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the Cord WEEKLY Losing Lorna

Dr. Marsden appointed

as York's new President

MELANSE SEAL As for accepting the position at waste. We've discovered a lot about;

the Cord News York, Marsden said, "I have com- the University, and university

pleted a first termhere. I have loved community," Lynn said.

Hie end "There committee On July 31, 1997, Wilfrid Laurier it. It is a magic place... But at is a search in

the first wonder if Sims, the Chair, is University will have a new President, of term, you place. Betty very

be effective in the said Fusco. as will York. After their meeting on you're going to as competent," According frame does Monday, York's Board of Governors next." to Fusco the time notj for the voted in favour of appointing Dr. York's current President, Dr. create a sense of urgency

their Susan Mann is under until Fusco said the Lorna Marsden as next contract University. University J

University President. the beginning of July while needed somebody "to continue the

said Luke Marsden's Laurier directions from the five "It's a loss for Laurier," contract at past years."!

of an! Fusco, President of Wilfrid laurier expires at the end of July. When "There's always the possibility

University's Faculty Association. asked when she would begin with acting President," Fusco said.

"Dr. Marsden brings to this York, Marsden said, "I'm staying "This sort of thing happens,"

end of Marsden said, to the demanding post a proven ability to until the my contract." referring

affairs felt her immanent turnover of Presidents, manage university in an Marsden University

while deadline on "Laurier has had lots of Presidents, exemplary manner leading departure put a projects

in "There endless and almost none of them have the way on larger public policy now progress. are than issues," said William Dimma, Chair projects... A deadline draws a line on stayed for more five years." of York University's Board of things. I had better get those projects Lynn said students should be

Governors. finished," Marsden said. concerned that Dr. Marsden is leav-

Marsden, who was short listed Laurier will now turn its focus to ing Laurier. "Dr. Marsden has

value of for the Presidency of York University a Presidential Search committee. increased the a degree at last week, said that she never Marsden's appointment to York puts Laurier. Laurier's identity on a

applied for the position. "York put pressure on the University to find a national circuit has increased as a my name on their short list," new president. Many in the Laurier result... Dr. Marsden was good at

0 Marsden said, "I have been invited community are concerned. giving WLUSU autonomy, Lynn to be a candidate for all these institu- "Whomever is selected is some- said. tions... It I who will have have the Since Marsden was not as though was one to same was appointed as applying." ties with both government and busi- Laurier's fourth President in 1992,

Many in the Laurier community ness," Joel Lynn, President of laurier has been recognized as one expressed mixed feelings uponhear- Wilfrid Laurier University Students' of the leading smaller universities in will have ing the news. "Although we are Union said, "the University the country. "Laurier has changed a pleased that Dr. Marsden will take to search for someone of the same lot, how much 1 have had to do with the leadership of Canada's third calibre." it, I don't know," Marsdensaid. largest university, we recognize that Lynn said the news of Marsden's The evaluation committee for the her departure is a great loss for appointment has only "changed the President will work over the next six

Laurier," Betty Sims, Chair of the status" of the President's Review months and make a recommenda-

Wilfrid Laurier University's Board of Committee. "I don't believe we're tion to the Board of Governors for

Governors said. going to put the work we've done to Marsden's replacement. WLUSU President issues report

successful second annual NICOLE FANCOURT a number of activities that I have Year Council. underlie the 'hanging of the sign,"' ment of a

that Year End successful with - is the dis- wrote "It is Celebration; Cord News been involved many of which Of particular interest Lynn. important we

Board raised to remind the of the Winter Carnival, are reported to the on a regu- cussion of recent concerns continue University completion On January 16, 1997, the WLU lar basis. I have also included in this regarding the service in Wilfs. who has paid for the building and the Fashion Show, and the Charity

Students' Union Board of Directors component personal observations According to the report, those in what financial commitments exist Ball; drafting the interim operating

the thatit is with the It is and in the received the first ever "Office of on what I consider to be operational charge are very aware nec- completing mortgage. budget; participation

Fall to also to the of new President: Term Report." changes for the Union. Second, you essary get Wilfs into shape. "See critical remind University drafting a relationship

President there is issue of of between the Union and Student According to YVLUSU will read the review of the President, if you notice atmosphere, service, that an 'pride

that Publications a Joel Lynn, who drafted the docu- described later in more detail. and promotional changes over the ownership' we cannot forget." (to name just few). ment included in the is a includes a in order to enhance communi- Finally, you have my assessment of winter term," says Lynn. Also report Finally, Lynn's report and Related cation between the Board and his the Operations Management Also worthy of mention is Lynn's section entitled "Winter '97 list of Committee the fall office, December provided . .the Board's winter term activities," Lynn continued commitment to renaming Department Operations Analysis." Appointments for term, as section series of attachments ideal opportunity to stop, reflect, explained in the report's introduc- the Students' Union Building in hon- In this Lynn attempts to pro- well as a

the various Committee meet- and project the direction of the orga- tion. our of Dean Nichols. vide a scope of the activities of detailing nization a Services, over the next four months." In the first section, which makes "Yes, I have spent quantity of Finance, Student ings.

The the bulk this and I Affairs, Student Activities, interested in the report, which is seventeen up of the document, Lynn effort on project, yes rec- University Anyone reading

that a from the pages in length and includes several discusses everything from full-time ognize that not everyone agrees and Marketing departments report can get copy

and Profit with commitment will take the win- Students' Union office, located next attachments, is divided into three staff changes Centre my time (includ- place throughout President's the TV the third floor of major components. Operations to the Alcohol on ing the Review Panel), ter term. to lounge on

there that These activities include: theStudent Union "First, my fall term report details Campus Committee and the First however, are issues develop- Building.

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WLUSU's report card

at that able to out of KATHERINE HARDING, TOM professionalism was questionable they're always get

there an hour and a half. In fact, HRUBES AND MELANIE SEAL BOD meetings, especially in regards in

at most the motion Cord News to the inappropriateness of com- meetings, first

that the conclude ments made about members of the passed is meeting

Administration. seven Time constraints and Following our annual tradition, the by p.m.

evaluation moment was his are issues which restricted Cord has performed an Lynn's greatest quorum letter Dr. the BOD's discuss and elected in sarcasm drenched to ability to of your representatives open

the Dean of Arts and the issues. However, it was the WLUStudents' Union. There are Arthur Read, question

There is definite tone of rare that the Board would fifteen Directors, each of whom has Science. a very of stu- duties. We frustration in the letter as the goings on their a number of different Lynn sug- question them to Dr. Read that he makes dent leaders. Most of are realize that there is no way we can gests up would allow each Board his cuts sheep. Blindly they accurately gauge mem- budget by getting money WLUSU's investments to with- ber's various efforts and activities. fromAncillary Services. pass about divi- evaluate the out a question What we can do is single

VP: Affairs dends. Luckily, the investments Board as a whole, and point out University

- to either were sound but it was no thanks some Directors who have

"Given the cuts our a concerned Board of Directors. made a strong positive or negative budget affecting it is When OUSA announced that its impression. We have also evaluated university, extremely important

for that services and Director/President was laid off the Union departments staffed by us to ensure because of there non-elected employees, because academic standards are protected. I of a "lack funds,"

have relation with uni- appeared to be no concern from the although they are not elected, the an excellent administration and will also Board ofDirectors. are still ultimately accountable to versity :010Hd fairness, WLUSU's BOD the students. work hard with OUSA to fight for In was

students' issues." about for very good showing up NOmVIAI with the issue of WLUSU President -George Raptis' election platform meetings quorum

being so tenuous. Although they

of were often in but not "The President should be a person Under the guidance George present body 135N3H

mind. The time that the with strong leadership qualities, Raptis, many of Laurier's campus in one dur- a board did this was the Cord evaluates WLUSU's dedication, and vision to see beyond clubs have enjoyed very good year. pipe up year Looking back; performance

in office. As WLUSU Not have old clubs succeeded ing the Keri Peacock resignation. a single term . only claimed "BOD chicks") seemed to YVLUSU's full time staff. Two strong Vice .1 have but new ones have been estab- President: Finance. .

for The Standouts: have better things to do than be at for the finance department found areas were I, as President, lished. Laurier Students Literacy years

Julie has be BOD Often these three have helped this corporation to could improve the Union's account- and L.U.C.K. have been transformed Boyer to commended meetings.

to their cuti- the realm of stu- and have result of for an as the chair could be seen attending growbeyond many ability, for you the shareholder." flourished as a outstanding job

Board. to cles and hang nails. These three dentgovernment operations. -Joel Lynn's election platform. Raptis' work. He also coordinates of the Boyer's ability keep

when it came to various awareness initiatives includ- meetings run on professional level only piped up

from chaos. Our sweatshirts anchor hats. VP: Marketing Joel Lynn loves to talk about ing the new Health and Fitness them falling into selecting that she will be Pete Savage had the horrible task of accountability. He frequently cites it Awareness. prediction is sadly "Freedom of missed in student next OMB dealing with the as his major concern when dealing Unfortunately, Raptis' positive government Report horrible Speech" booth, a expendi- with the administration. Lynn's first accomplishments and hard work year.

have his Trevor Newell has VP: Student Services ture from years ago which still major initiative was the elimination been overshadowed by essentially

of the with become Bruce Dorland's shadow. As William Blackburn has haunts the Marketing Department. of the General Manager Position. poor handling problems "Fitzy" got did the finance and himself an organized department However, this department a Lynn, the consummate politician, Ontario Undergraduate Student chair of building ofvolunteers. of the "Hawk's said the mood around the WLUSU Alliance (OUSA). Although Raptis committee he has undertaken the and a dedicatedgroup great job promoting

Student and revenue more task of a Each WLUSU's Nest," increasing office was "extremely positive" after has called for accountability very serious managing year, that stu- three million dollar bud- Services are better and bet- there. However, something the move. Ancillary Services was from OUSA, the fact that he didn't operating getting

to is another of favourite become their in the wake of ter. Foot Patrol has become more dents don't seem use enough one Lynn's tar- aware of problems get ahuge expansion.

with students the resume service provided by this gets as he cast Cliff Billyea in the until the general meeting on Stu Wong is definitely a policy and more popular

members and the installation of department. Could this be due to a role of Menace to Laurier. While December 18th is unacceptable. man. He is one of the few "emergency

deserves credit for that OUSA to to each with foot buttons on lack ofpromotion? Lynn standing up Considering receives come Board meeting patrol" pay phones valuable for the rights of students, especially $10,000 in dues from Laurier his Operating Budget. He and will help to maintain this

two the Board student service. Resources has VP: Student Activities those in first year, the fact that he Students it seems that OUSA is wor- Newell were of mem- Legal students The volunteers at the BSA our vocalized their offered advice to great made a big deal about it halfway thy of more attention from stu- bers who effectively many

rather than the have done a job at getting the through the fiscal year suggests he dentleaders. concerns. simply answering great

Alison Dave "How much rent should I rest of the school missed the boat on this one. Those Finally, Raptis' performance in McMahon, Rewak pay?" completely

Gareth also WLUSU's Peer Line is involved in their excitement. The invisible student senators were also front of the Ontario government's and Cunningham question. Help for this who Education deserve with volunteers, started off with a bang a source of concern for Lynn, Advisory Panel on was recognition. Unfortunately, always teeming year Orientation Week. their often shot down or a bit more department with expressed concern over gener- questionable. Promising "significant they were though promotion may fif- rather dismal attendance records. if the current student loan executive members increase BACCHUS, in its a day, ally poor uprising" ignored by usage. Despite

discontent teenth has maintained the Shinerama was able to bring in However, Lynn convened a Student system is notreformed is the sort of when voicing on certain year

tradition of alcohol record cash for Fibrosis. BSA Leadership Roundtable to allow veiled threat that doesn't amuse issues. great awareness Cystic of should be noted that lack of our own Dean Nichols. continued its streak entertain- campus leaders to discuss issues of governments. Raptis squandered a It a begun by Wilfs here does not indicate ment with activities in mutual concern so the problem chance to provide a strong voice on mention a regular

We noted VP: Finance and the Turret. The Boar's Head must be solved by now. behalf of Laurier's students. It is a lack of performance. only

who made Bruce has made dinner and Ball went off Lynn does not see himself as shame that Raptis couldn't translate the Directors an impres- Dorland some Charity the thirteen and investment without a hitch. Duke McKenzie, being above criticism. By drafting his strong leadership skills outside of sion on us. With a member excellent budgeting decisions. Increased from leader of the continues to the first Report of the President, the context of the Students' Union. board, some good work is bound to revenue pack,

took look his be lost in the the SUB's and cen- come with ideas to help Lynn a good at corpo- shuffle. expansion profit up great

ration. The and Board has this above students have fun for very little report was in-depth Report tres put department Dorland has himself His Country at the plotted a strong future direction for Other Impressions: budget. proved expense. Night

WLUSU. Melissa more in managing Turret is something he is especially If there's one thing to be said about Kate Johnstone, Moore, than competent has 0f... Just ask him. It should be noted that Lynn's this year's Board of Directors, it's Michelle Graham (the self-pro- a three million dollar budget, as proud

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theCord January 29, 1997 3 (News)- Powder Puff gets rough

ROXANNE COPPENS contact between the girls. "If the Cord news referees see it they will call it," she

A football Powderpuff game came to added with regards to the rough halt a on Saturday when Laurier play.

student Jill suffered Wheatley a Katie Earle, Emergency

severe mouth after Team injury colliding Response Co-ordinator, says

into Caroline Gilbert. An arnblu- that the sport is dangerous, but

lance to was required transport the injuries are a rare occurence.

two girls to hospital. Gilbert suf- Safety procedures, rules and

fered only minor stitches to the fore- careful organization by the

head. Letterrnen all help make the sport

Powderpuff football is an all safe for participants. "Everyone

football at women, flag league wears so many layers of clothes that

Laurier organized by the Letterrnen. it's hard to get hurt," added Earle.

Michael Van Bussel, treasuer for the Two or three Laurier football

Letterrnen and coach for one of the players are on hand to officiate each

in the that The numbers limit- teams league, indicated game. team are

ed to 20 that this accident was a rarity. Overall, per team so everyone

the chance history of Powderpuff football gets a to play. Late night OJ_OHd

has been : a positive experience for practices are normal for these dedi-

the players. cated players.

"Football contact and are VSS3NVA is a sport Play-offs this upcoming

people are going to get bumps and Saturday. Spectators are welcome.

bruises," said Van Bussel. The close of the Winter Carnival and

Ann-Marie Smith, a Powderpuff the end of the season- for ID3HHVH

who the player was on field at the Powderpuff football will bring team

time of the accident claims that acci- members to a celebration at the Powder Puff football is a source of recreation for many of WLU's women over the winter months

dents but this season has been marred both minor and are scarce, occasionally Turret on Saturday night. Unfortunately, by multiple injuries, major. However,

she has officials are of the amount of aggressive behaviour. seen unnecessary rough league discussing ways reducing WLU Wins Spirit Student Housing Cup at UBG

LORI DYSIEVICK Laurier for the Spirit Cup was the 101 2 Core News primary and solitary goal. "For us part

After hosting the Undergraduate the whole point of the weekend was

for the said Business Games two years in a to win Spirit Cup." Team

row here at WLU, the games were Laurier member Steve Convey "We

KELLIE SIEGNER Once held in Montreal this year at went there to have fun. We didn't whims. For students living apart again, as long as your room-

Concordia University. WLU sent a want to be like Queen's." Legal Resources Counsellor from their landlord, the terms of the mates have no strong objections,

of 46 students the Team leader wrote last week's to Landlord and Tenant Act within delegation to Pete Savage Continuing guide (LTA) you are perfectly your rights

which of of that "Some that Laurier's here The terms of this act will be to these activities. games consist a mixture say Team househunting are more things apply. enjoy

UTILITIES: to events conducted over a weekend. disco gear was the difference in you should be aware ofwhen decid- the focus of the remainder of the Be sure get IN WRIT-

terms of Twelve Canadian universities partici- securing the coveted Spirit Cup. The ing where to live and with whom. article. ING the agreed upon pay-

for the bills. lease "all pated in the ÜBG '97, Western, entire team wore disco clothes to the TENANT vs. BOARDER: Before one KEY DEPOSITS: Some landlords ment Is your

all excited about "The of ask for inclusive" will the utilities cost Laurier, McMaster, Windsor, York, night time event on Saturday gets Rights an amount of money acting or

Ottawa the to for the to the rent- extra? Make sure that this is Queen's, McGill, Carleton, evening. Team Laurier were the Tenant", it is imperative as a deposit keys you

and Manitoba. to classification fall ed to the and not The purpose for only ones in the bar dressed that decide which you premises. According LTA, clearly spelled out, as some

future business leaders under. If live with land- this have obscure such "the to meet each way... people wouldn'tstop staling!" you your is illegal; once you paid compromise as

from of the land- last montli landlord will be for across the country. Unfortunately the Spirit Cup was lord, or any member your s rent, you are enti- responsible

Team Laurier three-tenths of the cost of utilities as won the Spirit Cup, stolen sometime during the week- lords immediate family, or share a dedto the keys at no additional cost.

which awarded to team facilities with SECURITY historical record". Who knows is the with end, so there was no trophy for the kitchen or bathroom DEPOSITS: per

most will what that the interesting, fun team with team to take home. Yet, Savage these above mentioned people, this Undoubtedly, you come across is, anyway?

the level of and at landlord life GAS ELECTRIC HEATING: Did highest energy spirit. claimed that the Team Laurier was makes you a boarder, and subject to least one in your vs.

not v will to to know seem- Last year the Spirit Cup was won by disappointed and thanked their the terms and provisions in the who try convince you give you that something as

the University of Manitoba. hosts from Concordia University Innkeeper's Act. This also includes him or her first and last month's ingly minor as this could cause so

the fact that WLU didn't Next the students in the resi- rent of die lease. much for tenants? Apparently wholeheartedly. year trip living University upon your signing problems

win other events besides the under this Once tenant with is much any will be even longer as the University dence. Basically, act, you again, your rights as a Heating gas cheaper

didn't matter of at the of landlord out in the LTA show this than but make that Spirit Cup to Team Manitoba will host the are mercy your s as spelled electricity, sure carbon to be unlawful. Upon signing the there is at least one monox-

to ide detector in the house for lease, you are only required sup- your of the ply the landlord with last month's own safety. As an example InMemoriam rent. Rent for the first month is due price difference between the two rented with two on the day you move into the sources of heat, living

there other in premises. Incidentally, is a girls in an apartment

CHOWNYK because ho clause the Place heated with elec- MREG gave us everything he in LTA requiring your University

News had thai bill in Cord year." landlord to pay you six percent tricity, our monthly heating

the $150, BUT WE Dwayne Cooper, a Laurier graduate "He was a real gentlemen.., a interest per annum on the money winter exceeded

NEVER TURNED THE HEAT of 1993, suddenly took his own life kind person," said laurier's Dean of you pay as last month's rent! the Fred ten ON!!!!!!!! out by on Monday January 20, 1997. Students Nichols. "What hap- POST-DATED CHEQUES: As a Living

from Its ter- have the to reliise this Beechwood Zehrs in a Cooper, Minden, Ont., was an pened was a total surprise. a ant, you right gas-heated

it house with four other the economics major and a member of rible loss." request, even if is a provision set people,

the Golden 1 lawk football team dur- Much of the same thoughts were out in the lease. Some students bill never exceeded $40.

CONSIDER.... ing his timeat university. echoed by current head football choose to abide by this for sheer OTHER THINGS TO

banks • what is written into Those in the Laurier community coach Rick Zmich, who was the convenience, but be warned: No matter it. both shocked offensive coordinator are not careful in lease, the LTA who knew Cooper are during 6i&Hd#iy always reading your supercedes You the dates, and could end with • Should the locks be changed? and saddened by events. An Coopers playing days. "Dwayne you up in drawn know how copies of emotional Rich Newbrough, former was a close knit type of guy. He fit the money being from your never many

account before intended. to are floating head coach of the Golden Hawks, comfortably with his teammates," you keys your place

that said Nichols. what lease around now die Athletics Director remem- championship," PETS: Despite your 12 for • If have lived in a for bered as a starting boys." A funeral service was held for might it is perfectly legal you place Cooper . . say,

his most to in with months and are staying offensive lineman, a quiet individ- Perhaps crowning Cooper on January 23 in your pet move you as long already, you NOT SIGN achievement 1991 when Halibujton. It attended 36 all of roommates are in for the next DO ual. a team oriented individual, he came in by as your year, ANOTHER LEASE! After this initial real Without former teammates, some of which agreement. played a part . . . are entitled to think he of the excited traveled from as far as Halifax SMOKING/DRINKING/SEX: Oddly 12 month period, you Dwayne we might not have won was one most away tenant, back '91 when and Vancouver. leases that become month to month that National Championship guys in they won enough, some request a

tenants abstain from these activities. as set out in the LTA.

4 January 29, 1997 theCord -{News)

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Foundation will brief for the OUSA Re-Builds George Raptis, VP-University Heart and give a presen- evening and Newtex "the about how to and Affairs, noted that, Steering tation canvass Cleaners has donated coupons for

hand out to Committee will have a lot more con- Stroke canvassing packages each participant. There will be a trol" future the students. 6:30 will take regarding monetary At a bus maximum capacity of 90 students

KATHERINE HARDING them of the that tradi- this is double the matters. Foundation to areas city year which spaces News Bite The reforms created due to have not been canvassed. offered last were tionally year.

rocked its foundations the recent crisis that Volunteers are off in Recently to budgetary dropped pairs Campus clubs are encouraged to the OUSA off Canvass and where because of financial woes, resulted in laying their Blitz assigned an area they register teams to compete against

Michael Burns. will Ontario Undergraduate Student executive director, canvass for approximately one other clubs. So far the Irish Club is

Alliance (OUSA) began its re-build- The Steering Committee also JEFF JAMES hour until the bus returns to pick the main supporter of this event.

selected Rick Martin interim Cord Newsbite them ing process January 24 in Toronto. as an up. The two student organizers are director On then taken OUSA's Steering Committee con- executive to finish out the Sunday, February 9th, Laurier Volunteers are back Jeff James (725-4116) and Jonathan

vened to discuss future policy initia- end of OUSA's fiscal year. Martin will host the 4th Annual Heart and to Laurier where free pizza and hot Cardella (886-2038). The contact at

tives and much needed financial has previously worked with OUSA Stroke Foundation Campus Blitz. chocolate are provided. the Heart and Stroke Foundation is

reforms of the organization. OUSA as a senior policy advisor. This event raised over $2000 in Organizers are recruiting volun- Louise Miller (571-9600). Both stu-

has and the will now operate by publishing Raptis "high hopes" for 1996 organizers hope to teers to help canvass on the 9th in dent organizers are graduating this Brock that total this month to month financial break- Martin, especially as surpass year. addition to visiting local businesses year, so new organizers are being

downs while incorporating cheque University is preparing to conduct a Student volunteers should show to solicit supplies and door prizes for sought for next year's Blitz.

audits and other bud- referendum in to in the at 6 the volunteers. At this in contact if have requests, regards joining up Torque room pm on point time, Please Jeff you

OUSA. 9th. The Heart andStroke has two buses getary safeguards. February Charterways donated any questions.

1st ever Culture Shock First

ERIC HENRY think the Ministers ish defence of somebody else's I brandy was going to and interests. his little Cord News Commentary money Essentially, furry head. "Hey, as long as

"Bad boys, bad boys, watcha gonna violence has been corrupted the rich and powerful want to duke

he because the of out to do?" Clark crooned as sang honourable purposes it with warheads, who am I

with have been Conference along this nefariously catchy defending ones rights argue?" tune. at from I glared up him the tainted. "It's not that easy Clark. You're a

of textbook. pages a part of this too. Our world is built

do watch this show the violent of "Why you upon exploitation

Clark 9 You're sick in other what desire. a success taking delight people to get we the problems and suffering of other The popular unspoken philosophy is

that will not it to people." if you give us, we

My pet rabbit poured himself a will take it. Whether it be child

glass of brandy. "It gives me the labour in Asia, the violent suppres-

DYSIEVICK LORI Conference. feeling that my life is so much better sion of activism in Nigeria or the

Cord news than the lives of dealers and of the "They were very good. drug destruction rainforests in of Over the past weekend a group Frequently guest speakers come petty crooks. COPS is the ultimate Brazil, exploitation is policy.

students of with WLU organized a type their own script. Both came ego booster." Everything we do and everything

that has with texts conference never been per- that complemented the 1 shook my head. "That is the we are is wrested from the sweat

formedbefore Canadian Their the innocent." at a univer- exercise. remarks were clear- most pathetic excuse I have ever and blood of

The simula- not sity. conference was a ly designed for any other audi- heard. There is nothing here to The television fell silent. It

of Conference tion a First Ministers ence." said Brown. learn from COPS, no lessons of life. occurred to me that one of my

in Canada. This all meeting of the "Both focused heavily on the It perpetuates the fallacy that vio- roommates had tripped over the

Canadian with the. federal need in Canada cord. Whatever the Clark premiers to create compro- lence can solve problems." case, rose

is mise and it evi- "On the the government a key was contrary fearless Master, from couch and went to the win-

element in dent that the stu- violence has determined the out- dow. fresh of So Outside, a dusting Canadian dents that of from the politics. many partici- come a great many things." snow was floating down The First wanted pated in the simula- "Like what?" heavens, turning the black slush of been heard Ministers tion put those ideas "Well, wars have always the street to white. Softly, I

Conference (FMC) to make into practice." said solved using violence." him recite, "Come away 0 human fourth was organized by Craig Gates, a I sat for a while contemplating child, from the waters and the wild.

the Political Science Political a sure that year this argument. I suppose that wars With faery hand in hand. For the and Association Science student at often determine future events, but world's more full of weeping, than

to Dr. "Each according we did it WLU. provid- can we really say that the problems you can understand." Steven ed Brown, specific exam- causing them have been solved? As "What was that Clark?" I asked

Head of the often 1 I again ples and insight on well, in the past, war was a conveyed all of this to Clark. absently as returned to my six how Department of a First selfless sacrifice for freedom from "War is about power and control. It thousandpage textbook. Political Science, next year. Minister's oppression. But it struck me that divides those who have resources "Yeats," he replied. He didn't the success of the Conference was now violence is more often the self- from those who do not." speak again for a long time. conference should to run." ... ana be attributed to the In regards to the students. have that keynote speakers,

"This was a stu- FMC organizer dent-initiated and response Tanya Staples said, ® student-organized "Minister Whitmore I effort and to was it is the great. gave a background ACURA credit of the stu- of, and spoke of

dents that it with came •Staples how much compro- Designed puipose. off." said Brown mise is needed in an Driven by passion. Waterloo, York, Queen's, First Minister's Conference. Curling

Laurentian and sent del- look at the Canadian Bishop's all made you

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The audited statements inclusive of notes of the financial statements will be available for

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Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications

• * • Balance Sheet • Statement of Revenues and Expenditures

As At April 30, 1996 For the Year Ended April 30, 1996

Assets 1996 1995

Revenues 1996 1995 Accounts receivable $15,514 $25,919

Due from Wilfrid Laurier Advertising $129,408 $150,018

University Students' Union 40,306 22,246 Keystone sales 16,609 22,289

Student activity fees 40,605 42,487

°'her 3 895 7 859 ' ' $55,820 $48,165

190,517 222,653

Liabilities

Accounts payable $2,000 $1,760 Expenditures

Administration, and audit 14,245 12,111 Due to Wilfrid Laurier legal Debts 16,300 2,424 University Students' Union 0 0 Commissions 32,859 19,966

$2,000 $1,760 and Computer supplies expenses 8,594 7,476

Expense reports and conferences 948 2,126 Contingencies Insurance 1,080 1,009

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Telephone 1,428 1,902

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theCord January 29, 1997 7 OPINION

Editorial

Shattering the invincible hockey institution is institution in In Canadian culture the sport of hockey is held in special esteem. Hockey an our culture, a national their families a of the socialization of their children, sons. pastime, and for many huge part especially Although it is could that have excluded for the most slowly changing, few argue sports women part throughout history. Don't the Cord WEEKLY not feminist article about the exclusion of women from sports, because that is stop reading! This is a clearly no

longer the case.

I raised with roles in the I don't the of So because was bipolar gender game, really enjoy game hockey in any "The tie that binds since 1926" sit and watch and I to sit and Vatch' The capacity. Womenwere expected to was never one anything. male mem-

of have understood disrelish, but it is often difficult for bers my hockey-worshipping family never my either gender

the of the other in issues. We don't talk about the things we can't to understand perspective many just agree upon.

a father the Which is why I was very surprised when, during phone conversation, my brought up tragic story of coach when he in abuse inflicted on NHL player Sheldon Kennedy by his was a teenager training Saskatchewan.

I All often sexual abuse and assault is seen as an issue women. believe that father, like 100 concerning my many

into this To hear of such vindictive abuse of a man Sheldon men, bought conception. young Kennedy's age dis-

turbed father because he could relate to the context in which it occurred. It violated my deeply directly the trust A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication it between and sacred betweenparent and coach and violated the relationship player coach, so among athletes. It

the Canadian institution of 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 desecrated hockey.

of Sheldon shattered of as well. As a I too often (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 The story Kennedy some my own conceptions woman, focus on

Fax: (519) 884-7723 the abuse and children, that men can also be the victims men as perpetrators of this on women forgetting of sexual (519) 884-1970 ext. 3566 Advertising: abuse and assault. If due to the male of and that is anything, stereotype strength heterosexuality encouraged espe- be difficult in for than for cially in sports I think that coming forward must more many ways a man a woman.

Sheldon has flood For this reason I am not surprised that by coming forward Kennedy prompted a of allegations of "Wheee... We're going on a glue run." his abuse by other young hockey players across the country who havebeen encouraged by courageous step. While -Sarah Hollands men seems women have a wide network of social support services, such support for much less common. To have

and in raised this level of empathy in such people as Don (Fight! You Pansy, go fight!) Cherry is, my humble opinion,

Editorial Board a good thing. be hero From what I have gathered in the news, I don't believe Sheldon Kennedy wants to seen as a because Editor-in-Chief Melanie Seal sexual abuse Sheldon must live there really are no winners in this situation. Like all victims, Kennedy with his News Editor Tom Hrubes do not. and ail experiences for the rest of life. Yet, he did accomplish something many victims He of the other Associate News Editor Lori Dysievick abuse victims of this coach to their abuser from to hurt all ofthe Entertainment Editor Aaron Hunter particular managed stop continuing young aspiring of these Sheldon This man will never have the to take Assistant Entertainment Editor Robin Whittaker Kennedys. again opportunity advantage young players' naivety and completely exploit their dreams. Although Sheldon Kennedy must live with the terrible memories, I Sports Editor Greg Chownyk will him hope the bit of he has returned to the that he obviously loves so much help sleep better at Assistant Sports Editor Jim Donnelly safety sport At the if Sheldon deserves it's Features Editor Ann-Marie Smith night. very least, Kennedy one thing, peace.

Life Editor Ann Huskinson

Production Manager Mike Vencel Editorial by Lori Dysievick, Associate News Editor editorial those the those the The opinions expressed in this are of author, and donot necessarily reflect of Cord Staff, the Cord Staff editorialboard, or WilfridLaurier University StudentPublications.

Production Assistants Sarah Hollands

Colleen Nicholson Mike Caesar mark: Tina Tarn Making your Classified Coordinator Patricia Lancia

Editors Atkinson A Copy Megan response to the Cord's tattoo/piercing Feature Mary Ellen Lee

International Coordinator Katherine Harding

FRANCESCA GAGLIARDI however, who have incorporated ly, are allowing all those Student Publications Staff you nega-

Cord Opinion our tattoos and our piercings into tive feelings to be dealt with and

Photo Marion Manager Hensel When I heard The Cord had pub- our lifestyles, our hielief systems released through the tattooing

Photo Technicans Williams I down Stephen lished articles on tattooing and and into our self-definitions. process." guess what it boils

Joanne Spadafora body modification, my initial reac- Our body markings serve more to is that everyone will get tattooed

Art Director Kerr all Jeremy tions were enthusiasm and pride. than solely to reclaim control over for different reasons and we Administrator John Systems Maljkovich However, after reading the articles, our bodies. We want to be able to need to respect thosereasons. OnLine Editor vacant I and offended. I "create" ourselves in that is Those of was disappointed a way you considering get- Robert Advertising Manager Norris that But should be also began to think people who meaningful to us. more impor- ting tattooed or pierced Ad Sales Nolin LeChasseur Representives know little about concerned aboutsterilization issues very tattooing or tantly, in today's culture, tattooing

Rebecca Shropshire be and become and the done. the tattooing subculture may piercing have means quality of work being Ad Production Manager Dannielle Chartrand misled or uninformed after reading through which people can mark Here is a checklist of issues to ask Ad Production Assistant Megan Barnard these articles. Nothing had been and remembersignificant events in about: Sandra Cunha mentioned about the personal sig- their lives. Call these events mile- • instruments sterilized in an auto-

Gregory English stones at 45 nificance that body modification or rites of passage or morals clave for 30 minutes 121 C or Andrew Warrack holds for people. Therewas also no of survival. Permanent marks on minutes at 273F Atheletic Advertising Manager Pete Robinson mention about sterility or how to the body can remind people that • look around the studio - is it

Administration judge the quality of a tattooists' they were able to accomplish or clean?

- work before allowing oneself to be survive an event that will forever • look at the artist's other work President Laurie Legault tattooed. their lives. tell tattoo from a impact on you can a good VP of Finance Kevin MacDonald has been called fad have talked to bad Tattooing a I many people tattoo VP of Operations David Janzen since the 1990'5. A is the about • the lines and uni- early fad an over past couple of years are straight Public Relation Manager Michelle Love realistic activity or fashion item or object their tattoos. Tattoos and piercings form? Does the design look Board of Directors Shayne Lidkea the that is popular for a short and fren- are being used as a form of closure or two-dimensional? Are Beth Costelec Jen Clarke zied and then abuse and Are the period of time fades to periods of negative colours solid or blotchy? Christine Gergich Ryan Lock if existed. with to away as it never relationships others, com- colours appropriate for the design? Domenico Magisano the tribute Tattooing was practiced by memorate a birth, as a to a Is the shading effective?

of • early Egyptians in 2000 B.C. and death or as a memory a child No smoking, alcoholic beverages, The Cord will not print anything that is racist, sexist, or homophobic in nature, as deemed by the staff as a voting its Code outlined in Cord Constitution. has continued into the unborn. These mark- narcotic allowed body. The Cord will not print anything in violation of of Ethics, The Cora present day. permanent or consumption is subscription rates are $20.00 per term for addresses within Canada. The Cord printed by CanWeb Printing. All done Modification have have become a for before or while work is the the writer and does Cord the editorial Body practices ings way people being commentary is strictly opinion of not necessarily reflect that of the staff, ini- tattoo and board, or WLU Publications. beenused in various cultures in to face, accept and move on from • New needles for each

for tiation rites, inclusion in a group, to often tragic life events. newly sterilized ones piercing. Contributors: "Production" Paul McLean, Peter Gabriel, lan Cooper, Scott ward off evil spirits, to mark slaves, I am not suggesting that a tattoo Most importantly, make sure Stevens, Mike Adorjan, the new Sheryl Crow CD, Sam Varteniuk, Crystal with the artist and to indicate clan membership. is a cure for an abusive relation- are comfortable Foss, Simon Isbister, Craig Tullett, Coca-Cola, Amanda Stocks, Alan Horn, you

Tania Pettitt and her glue, Dan Kerr, Andrew White, Steve Dalrymple, Tattooing and other forms of body ship. But, for many people the tat- and you respect her/his knowledge

Jennifer Martin, James Eaton, Ben Harris, the last really X-nles first s/he creepy modification exceeds the notion of too will be the step on the road as much as respects your Sean Moore, Alice Mak, Selene Macleod, Cheryl Spencer, Jamie for episode, want the best a fad. The staying power and to recovery or personal forgiveness. queries. You Schouela, {Catherine Harding, David Duchovny, Nicole Fancourt, Chris that is what increased popularity of tattooing A friend of mine explains; "You yourself so ensure you Rutsey, Randy Waechter, Sterling Lynch, Sarah Parker, Roxanne Coppens, shown to and her has tattooing to be more feel pain or anguish or guilt. If the tattooist isn't willing Eric Heray, Kellie Siegner, Geoff James, Papa Smurf, Kathy Hagen may get.

Jim. The Cord is to the time while in than a fad. Of modifi- You the that maybe son a great way pass taking part many course, body can use tattoo process as a answer your questions

winter activities. For Ice hours can be let of Canada's example... fishing. Many cation is fad to It to face these to shouldn't be to a some people. way feelings or you willing the in the auiet chugging beerand listening to the spent reading paper night, mark forever. seems that almost everyone you come to grips with a problem. A her/him your body wind howl. However, if you find yourself trapped in a wooden shed, looking for tattoo meet has a tattoo, especially on tattoo can give you strength by Don't settle an average the - to the down a hole in the ice for a perch, reading Cord don't forget check for three now and then. That outside wasn't "Walter", university How of something good and beau- this week when waiting ice around you every big splash campuses. many putting fish Lake Simcoe. It wasn't Moby Dick. It wasn't will excellent the biggest seen in your these people will regret their tat- tiful on your body where there was or four weeks get you his No that truck. Bet out cooler. dummy, was your you love and be proud neighbour emptying toos years from now? Quite a few, I previously pain or hurt. The tattoo art work you'll "the don't wisn didn t give thatrescue team member bird", you? you rest of life. would guess. There are those of us. may hurt physically, but emotional- of for the your

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theCord January 29, 1997 9 STUDENTLIFE

Radio Laurier

Music to your ears

JAMIE SCHOUELA for but Over the we've tried to exciting experience students, years,

Cord Student Life also to make Radio as a great way promote Laurier something

You've heard WLUSU that's listen probably already us upcoming events. They as fun to to as any big

and don't even realize it. When decided the easiest, not to mention Toronto station, while still providing

in Wilfs lunch, most of set- information. you're sitting having the cost-efficient, way Laurier with news and

to Radio Laurier. it to work out of DJ itself. you're listening ting up was the Each show is also unique in

When you're playing pool in the booth in the Turret and "wire" their The DJ's work in and always pairs, BARR Hawk's Nest, to their you're listening to programming receivers already everyone brings along own Radio Laurier. When you're on your set-up throughout the Students' musical tastes. It's not uncommon

to class, Center staff way walking by the Union. A small was hired, and to have a show where one DJ plays and Spot through the concourse, the group tried to fill a few hours of dance music and the other plays

you're listening to Radio Laurier. the with local day programming. alternative or retro. 'lllis brings a LAURA-ELIZABETH We the "Voice ofWLU". Radio really are Laurier was born, and while variety that most commercial sta-

back in the Wilfrid the basic idea don't and allows Way 19705, remains the same tions offer, every- Laurier had real a FM station simi- today, much has changed over the body the chance to hear music that PHOTO: lar to friends down the street five like. our past years. they

and to most other universities For we've lot. This Radio Laurier has What's the frequency, Kenneth? Tune your ears to Radio Laurier. one thing, grown a year

Canada. at That handful of students has its normal across However, some expanded beyond pro-

the station shut become DJ's and three of broadcast the point was down, twenty-five gramming day by now operating you're sitting in one our mation by "Radio Laurier

due to "live" Wilf's and and hear Directors" mostly poor management, program directors (Brian Burgess, in on Tuesday areas want to a particular Program mailbox in the and all the the Jason and who this find a and Students' There's equipment including Shapiro, myself) play Wednesday nights. Hopefully song, just campus phone Union. no charge,

transmitter, was music from 9a.m. to has to create dial 3584. would but to us ever-so-important every weekday helped a more exciting extension Any DJ please try give a few days

sold off. For the next 15 WLU and to than the old "5 CD be to for notice to it and years, sp.m. 7p.m. 9p.m. Monday atmosphere ran- happy play your request get typed into rota-

had no radio station. dom shuffle" The DJ's if have it. We want through Wednesday. approach. you they your tion.

Then about 5 99% of the DJ's Radio and and free call if years ago, a group came to (Conor Matt on Tuesdays, input, so feel to us, even Finally, applications for Radio

of students worked Dan Laurier with to comment alongside no prior experience Will and Dan on Wednesdays) are it's just make a or pro- laurier are always available in the

then the hired whatsoever. In feel free Dawson, newly fact, the only real always open to requests, so vide some information you think we Students' Union office. Although

and Services that must met to Programming criteria be is a com- visit them on the stage during should pass along. we're fully staffed right now, we'll be

for the Student's to mitment of four hours week next if Manager Union, a (two your visit. At the same time, you have an hiring in the spring. With your help,

revive radio at the and to the holds that university. They 2-hour shows) a willingness In fact, request policy announcement you want to run Radio Laurier will forever be the

saw it not only as a unique and have fun and "go crazy." true during the day as well. If on Radio Laurier, just drop the infor- voice of WLU.

Jazzing it up with Ron Schirm Conductor of Laurier's JazzEnsemble

ANN HUSKINSON on voice and orchestra. Jazz is of "For it's creative in tak- bunch of in the Recital Hall. Admission me, very represents a compromises. p.m.

Cord Student Life lesser which inhibits the and it to is advan- importance, ing arrangement turning What you have do is make sure free for students, so take

How have been into that's for that those tolera- long you working people from coming here... Instead, something meaningful compromises are tage of this great opportunity to

with the Jazz Ensemble here at to other schools where them to and that the that they go [the Jazz Ensemble] play. ble, things are hear a very talented and spirited

Laurier? is It's it's chal- everything equally supported." very pleasurable, plus a important to you, you don't have to group of musicians. I'm "Since the fall of '89. in What music I'm fulfill role - my does mean to you? lenge. trying to the as compromise on." Take it from this girl I've been How does it make best can." The eighth year." youfeel? I Jazz Ensemble's next con- to two concerts already and they

Do so "I if I'm What is memorable is 3 you enjoy working closely get really grumpy not your most cert on Sunday, February 9th at keep me coming back for more! with makes feel students? playing... it [music] me music experience?

If I won the million - "Absolutely. everything it makes me feel good; "It's not so much for the music

I'd but stop doing many things, this it makes me feel frustrated when but in terms of the event... I played

isn't ofthem." a one I'm not doing well. It's challenge... in a festival orchestra in South Italy; What's You to into the music I feel less if I can't this did the and really seem get complete use we a concert for Pope Happening when you're conducting. Do you creative outlet." later met him. It was quite a night -

about believe being excited music What musicians had an influence it was amazing."

has motivated students to on when What would like know your you you were growing up you people to Black strive harder to reach their goals? and then studying music? about the Jazz Ensemble? History "Yes do. also think that I I trying "Growing up, a number of trom- "I'd like them to know that it

instill work ethic and bonists to a pull as influenced me, like J.J. exists; to come out and hear the

much out of them Johnson, as I can is impor- Frank Rosolino, and Carl band. They're a very eager group of Month tant. most of this the For them, Is Fontana. In school, my trombone people. They've organized their

most I'd like teacher Ted Griffith playing they'll ever do. at McGill had a own jazz council and a jazz choir,

them to learned influence on At which is student student come away having big me... a very run, orga- the something." young age, I started listening to nized, and has won awards." BLACK STUDENTS' Feb. 11 - Speaker discussing

What caliber music would Beethoven. The first album I Do to in of you bought you belong any music ASSOCIATION History of Black .Accomplishment

ensemble is Beethoven's 3rd outside at 7 say the jazz producing? was symphony, groups/bands ofLaurier? Cord Student Life N1044 (New Science Building)

Music at Laurier in when old. 1 - general? 1 was six years Today I "I've played in a jazz quintet Feb. Mc.Master Spoils Weekend. p.m.

"It the For like all music if it's If it's well called Continuum the - depends on year. me, good. for past 5 For info, contact Andrea at (.905) Feb. 24-28 Wilfrid IxUirier Library

how well but how I for what it's not they play played, appreciate it it is." years... I'm in a jazz trio that plays 648-8989. display This Black Feb. - "28 - and much they improve. year's What is important to you as far as every Friday and Saturday night 3-7 Wilfrid Laurier Bookstore Feb. LEGACY

Jazz Ensemble has the least experi- making music is concerned? (from 8 to 12) at King Street Trio in display Students' Association "Educate to

most - show, S5- ence, but has showed the "Communication. It's very self- Kitchener... I play with the Canadian Feb. 7 Tickets go on sale for Elevate" cultural/fashion

at of info, contact: improvement... they play a good serving; we're always losing sight Modern Airs, the Dixie Ramblers, "Educate to Elevate" cultural/Fash- $7, 6:30 p.m. For

level." we're there. In the business of and I lead ion or university why a group called Cosmic show (to be presented on Feb. Audrey at 884-6438

Laurier role fill - and "In general, music at has music, you've got a to it's a Ray the Escape Pods; we play 28} [email protected]

for I I - come a long way. was here a job. People lose sight of that as once a month at Mrs. Robinsons. Feb. 8 "Soul", a University of

in '77 and then I went to we 11... If do it well, also do work." Western Ontario Black Students' Check out the Cord this February for year you they're going some pit

between to hire and that's what it's Month McGill. The difference you again, What do you feel is important in Association formal (fashion show, more info, on Black History

then and now is astronomical... all about." life? dinner, dance)

contact lot of What do with "Well, it's be - Feb. - Black Students' For We've produced a high quality you get out ofworking obviously to happy 6,7,10 more info. Juan-Marie could be this musicians andwhat do in what do. Association cultural dis- [email protected] or graduates, but we more group of happy you presents a

We're focused think out it? Unfortunately, life for most of in at 749-9176. well-rounded. very you they get of us play the concourse

29,1997 theCord 10 January {Student Life) Living first year Scholarships for off-campus: abroad Out ofsight, out ofmind? studying

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LIFE Life CORD STUDENT Cord Student renewable graduate program. Candidate must

before first That of fast It's the summer your time year is approach- Application Deadline: February demonstrate commitment to inter-

at Wilfrid Laurier students must to consider 15th, 1997 national year University ing; begin development. letter the and you receive a in mail what the next academic year holds. Website: http://www.cbie.ca Value of the Award: $15,000 maxi- that informing you you didn't get Any students planning to do gradu- mum

residence. So what studies research internation- Canada-Latin America Research into are you SPENCER ate or Application Deadline: March 31, do now? of supposed to For those ally during the next academic year links GraduateStudentInternships 1997 lived additional Offered us who have in residence, may consider finding by: Association of E-mail: [email protected]

would be to trade all CHERYL you willing sources of funding. Listed below Universities and Colleges of Canada

your first-year memories and new- are a few awards which may assist and I.D.R.C. Young Canadian Researchers for found friendships a year off PHOTO: eligible students. For more infor- Category of Scholarship: research Award this campus? For several students mation or to pick up applications, Application Criteria: Must be Offered by: International University Place House Council visit Laurier International in Room Canadian students who was not a choice, and the majority graduate Development Research Centre

uncertain and 114 202 St. intend be of were about what a first an off-campus on-campus at Regina to at a Latin American Category Scholarship: doctoral

off- had in store for can work research centre or institute. research year campus groups effectively togeth-

them. However, some of these er. Celanese Canada International Research Proposal: The theme of Application Criteria: Must be a

students decided The the this same to make underlying reason for Felbwships research proposals for year's Canadian citizen registered at a

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"First at should be same position. year university a Category of Scholarship: may 1997 and April 15,1997 mum the of This was beginning the special and fun experience, and 1 include study, study and research, Website: http/Avww.idrc.ca Application Deadline: March 15,

formation of the Place of University am happy and proud to be a part or study and internship 1997

House Council. During orientation the Council that is making that hap- Application Criteria: Must be a CIDA Awards Website: http://www.idrc.ca

I in Canadian citizen Offered week 19%, was approached by a pen for me and all the students or landed immi- by: Canadian International

who holds least C.8.1.E. Students student named Allison McCreary, the building." The unfortunate part grant at one univer- Development Agency via can also contact Laurier

the President of the of for the now University having just one House Council sity degree or is in final year of Category of Scholarship: research International by calling 884-0710

House Council, who addressed her an off-campus building is the diffi- study. Applicants must be in high and service projects ext. 6840 or by writing e-mail to

concerns of the numerous students culty in including the first year off- academic standing. Application Criteria: Must be a kstrang@mach2. wlu.ca

Place. She states: living in University campus students who do not live

"With i" so many first-year laurier near the building. Although there

in the wanted Student Budget Menu students building who are fewer of them, their needs have to live in residence, it was important still been somewhat neglected. HALTRECh make feel like to everyone they A question that arises is that of

and Dilled Chicken were being informed could whose responsibility it is (if there is

have similar opportunities as resi- one), to insure that all first-year stu- LYNN PAULI VANESSA

dence students. The House Council dents get the most out of their Cord Student Life

was formed with these principles in Laurier experience? There is no

mind. We've to 6 skinned chicken Mix and mushroom PHOTOS: worked hard to make single right answer this question, pieces sour cream soup. breasts work Place chicken in Pour mush- the best of the situation." but a combination of help from (boneless well) baking pan. 250 ml A large general meeting in other students and from the school, sour cream room and sour cream mix over chicken.

of 19% the 1 mushroom at F September saw creation can help lead the way to a more can soup Sprinkle liberally with dill. Bake 350 of the 7 member executive consist- positive off-campus experience. 3 tbsp. dried dill for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.

ing of: Allison McCreary (President), The concern is that, although

Reid (Vice President), this made Note: is rice. Robyn Ryan year an attempt was to there ample sauce in order that it be served with

Geluk (Vice President of Finance), make off-campus life better than in

Billie Akman and Andrea Howard the past, the future for incoming

(Social Co-ordinators), Laura Laurier students is uncertain. Will a

Northcott (Secretary) and myself, new residence be built or perhaps

centre Cheryl Spencer, as advisor. an off- campus resource cre-

well their Together this team, as as ated? No one knows, but one thing Mr 1997 committees, exemplify the fact that is for certain: when those students Job tgl when a group of concerned stu- get that letter in the mail, they will dents co-ordinate their efforts, a dif- probably be more concerned about

ference can be made. Residence where will end rather they up living Councils well Year House as as First than whether or not they will have a

Council have been very receptive positive first-year experience. This

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theCord January 29, 1997 11 FEATURE

Is Laurier Safe?

Safety is about smart choices, not fear

abundance trek home. it from craziness seen in along assist me on my guishes big city King Street, and I've both But the walk isn't too far, it's and from small town desolation. For seen the K-W

and straight down the well-lit strip of starters, the main roads are both police WLU security patrolling

well-traversed, must the block University Avenue and then a few well-lit and a campus frequently.

It's for the student But. the about in houses in off a connecting street. pedestrian-based thing living

self- Waterloo that makes me feel the a simple enough journey and, community.

I make the And student it is. most safe, is choice. I feel in assured in my alertness, a community secure that walk home - fearless. Because Waterloo's two universities the knowledge many different

share student services available should I need Now some may think that I've a common road, are

the is close-knit and them or choose to them, and invested too much blind faith in housing very spans use

few kilometres in direction sometimes I do. I'd also like think goodness of society and, in conse- a every to

from This student that I both keen and quence, place my own personal each campus. am aware for shorter safety at risk. But, I beg to differ. No, ghetto not only makes enough not to approach any omi-

not I've walks to and from but it also nous the and I 1 am ignorant and, yes, school, figures on street,

- town best heard of the Waterloo Park moles- means that the area is well-known know which parts of are

at ter, and I'm well aware of all of students are everywhere. to avoid alone night.

of Ontario's infamous kidnapping and In terms of services, Foot Patrol This is, however, not a leap

live faith into that I live in murders. However, I refuse to in is available, if so desired, every night believing an

constant fear and the reality is that of the week. The Kitchener- ideal world. This is about making

will admit smart choices based the struc- SARAH PARKER tired, it's cold out, and with nothing inWaterloo, I feel relatively safe. Waterloo public transit on

free of onto the bus ture and the resources of the com- Cord Features but hot chocolate and a warm bed There are many reasons why I anyone, charge,

want to would make such bold claim. if feel that in sort and for not the role It's eleven o'clock on a Monday night on my mind the last thing I a they they are any munity playing

and Waterloo and will even contact the ofvictim unnecessarily. and, as usual, my UW contempo- do is wait another ten to twenty Besides size structure, of danger

Foot to to offers which distin- if Taxis are rary film class is just letting out. I'm minutes for Patrol arrive many services police necessary. usually

Safety on campus from a male point of view

RANDY five attackers. karate as more than "familiar WAECHTER As my instruc- ple just PHOTO Cord Features tors have explained time and time faces". Many males who study here

best defence be have female friends. F to not to II "Men don't need worry about again: the is several

at I things like walking alone night there. Parhaps am delusional, a worry-

and safety on campus". The phrase However, the obvious possibility wart or just paranoid, but I don't

like thousand sets of of attacked isn't the like to let wether she is agitated me a being only con- any women,

infi- males have close friend walk alonelate fingernails scraping along an cern at Laurier sur- a or not,

nate blackboard. Why do people rounding the issue of safety. Nothing at night. Perhaps I am being overly

this isolation. When but the issue is continue to cling to misconcep- occurs in one aspect facetious, just too

to will tion like a fat kid on a smarlie? Men of any intricate system is altered, the important ignore. I gladly

of female have just as much reason to worry entire system is affected. Any mod- walk or drive any my

friends If I about safety on campus as women. ern systems theorist would happily home. they protest, sim-

don't this idea consider- that it isn't worth the True, most men worry defend by simply ply explain

chance that she be about being raped or jumped by a ing global warming as a classic even slight might

attacked. 11l solution is stranger in the shadows. As some- example. 1 perceive the Laurier is not to sug-

somewhat that of male one who has been studying karate community as a whole, gest having one your

for seven years, I, like most men, analogous to an automobile engine. friends walk you home guarentees

feel confident to when- When "trou- but would go wherever, one part experiences your safety, many agree

ever, I please without giving safety a bles" then the entire engine either: that it greatly deters any potential

second thought. a) won't operate at maximum effi- attackers.

for Is this a false sense of security? ciency or b) won't operate at all. In the end, I contend that

attacked when the of the issue of Men have been on Laurier Similarly, women many males, safety on

Those of in Laurier have to about walk- Wilfrid the campus before. you worry Laurier campus (and

at and take extra to third and fourth year will remember ing night precau- surounding area] is as important

when the entire Laurier them it is for females. the '94/95 school year one tions, engine, as many Only

Laurier male student was attacked which includes the males who study as a whole can laurier address the

of individuals. It hap- here, are affected. issue of safety. After all, an issue by a group

with a laurier, being a relatively small which affects the entire system can pens, and even someone high school, the be solved by the entire degree of "street smarts" can't provides unique oppor- only system. of know lot of defend themselves against four or tunity getting to a peo-

12 January 29, 1997 theCord -(Feature)

Are our Safety is the dorms safe? word ofthe day

CHRIS RUTSEY aware of certain precautions they

well Special to Cord Features could take to ensure their

is also sim- On 3rd and 4th, the con- ANN-MARIE SMITH The two most common security Theft preventable by February being." volunteers will be students course will be transformed into On Cord Features problems in residence, at Laurier ply locking doors. Many Monday,

a 48 hour giving out free Fox 40 whistles in the at other are front are so comfortable in their floor safety headquarters for Safety is a personal issue. The prob- and universities, be theft from that this Safety Blitz. The SELF (Students concourse, as well passerby's will lem with personal safety in resi- door 'illegal' entry and community they neglect Laurier invited to participate in a self- Both are deterrent. However, when Educating For) Safety dence is that you have to rely on rooms. problems easily easy pos- the defense demonstration. if residents take direct sessions missing they usually Committee, will be releasing Young others to help protect your own preventable go Thai Kwan Do is the walk from an unlocked room. information from this year's Safety Choung's Academy security. The old saying that you're accountability. Always closing away

of the As well as that from behind, to see It is a to keep resi- Audit campus. generously providing experts only as strong as your weakest link door asking challenge of from attacked to show and in dence because of the holding a variety activities a want to be some applies here. people's keys only buzzing safe support want to be attacked know obvious needed from the residents self defense demonstration to a safe- basic ways that Life in residence at Laurier is people you are ways building to basic that least unwanted themselves. Bouckaert Hall and services twister competition. show some ways you fairly secure, at according to to prevent entry. ty These brave "The of the Laurier stu- can protect yourself. the 1994 Residence Evaluation Regardless, people "break into" res- Macdonald House have security safety the communi- volunteer attackers will be all the time. There is need reminders in their front lobby which dents is paramount to given Survey. According to its research on idences a reminder to here at Laurier," prizes for their participation. "perceived safety", "most students for buildings to come together as a provide an additional ty feeling says

Co- For more residents. Students are care- Brezina this year's Safety information regarding feel safe inside of their residence". unit to protect themselves. very Kerry Blitz contact with and learn to be more ordinator. "We're not promoting fear the Safety please Kerry Incidentally, "males tend(ed) to Front door security is dealt free must Brezina at the Student Union office at Laurier compared to careful with their belongings and or saying Laurier is an unsafe place report slightly higher levels of per- casually to or at 886-9614. like Western themselves. Laurier is a friend- to be, we just want people be ceived safety within their residence some schools where with front door and comfortable but it is then females". there is a security person ly campus,

number in 24 hours a 7 week who better to be safe than sorry. Security is a one issue day, days a

because also in all weekend residences on campus a signs guests

the between and 4am. At building is only as safe as people Bpm Ryerson

who live in it. Therefore, residence all students must display identifica-

residents tion admitted into staff members encourage before they are

residence and York there to take responsibility for their own at are front safety and to be considerate of oth- "night porters" who man the

er's security. desk.

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"Is safety on campus an CUTS , and lITRAVEL issuefor you why?" Student Union Building, Wilfrid Laurier U. 886-8228 |

"If I did have to walk it would be an Issue ... Owned and the Canadian Federation of Students £ but ride operated by especially at night-time, I get a to

school, so it doesn't really effect me."

Baljit Sinth, Ist year Psychology TEAR YOUR m "No, because I have a Cell phone and I can

make an emergency call at any time." Tommy Klawsuc, 3rd year Economics SOUL APART m

well lit and "No, because the campus is at night

Security provides enough of a presence.'

Mike Vencel, 3rd year Archaeology and History mufiSDAY ro smr

it is issue because I am female and "Yes, an ...

the recent attacks on women in Waterloo is a

concern, as well as walking alone at night."

2nd Amanda Goodbrand, year Anthropology

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Hawks continue to impress

Win number two comes over Waterloo

the - to put Hawks SCOTT STEVENS the league's top point guards remaining up by

Cord Sports Laurier's Jeff Zdrahal and one.

- crowd, advertisement in Waterloo's Mano Watsa never The which was the Judging by an

materialized because of the foul largest in recent seemed to Waterloo's student newspaper The memory, The referees called the Hawks on. After Imprint, Saturday's 85-80 Laurier problems. an spur trading for down of the 25 first half fouls, but the baskets a while, back to back victory should go as one astounding the bench came when by Hawks' Bob greatest upsets in basketball history. Laurier through treys Laurier The ad referred to Laurier as a it counted. Papadimitriou put up by 3

with less than five minutes remain- "high school" and it is not that often

school basketball is ing. that a high team "The entire After Waterloo battled back to tie talented enough to beat a university

the at 80-80, Laurier forward squad. However judging on the bench was game hit short Hawks' Kevin Ryan a jumper to put early season performances,

all. the Hawks up by two. In the last the victoiy was no upset at the seconds, Waterloo had two After the win, which evened the thirty

to tie, but shots Derek Hawks at 2-2 on the season, head attempts by

difference" Maat and Mike Zavershnik coach Gary Jeffries wanted to give came up short. all the credit to the players who

A of free throws in the came off the bench. According to couple

seconds iced the win the Jeffries, "Guys like Drew Moir, The Hawks found themselves in dying for

but back and Hawks. Hussein Hollands, John Stewart, a hole early on, battled

the The schedule does not seem to Trifon Pappas and David Annable only trailed by 41-38 at break.

solid The In the second half, the easier for Laurier this week as gave us solid, minutes. ugly play get

with fast excit- are home to an improved entire bench was the difference in was replaced paced, they

basketball The Warriors Windsor squad tonight. WILLIAMS the game." ing tough defense the Windsor's impressive The game was a thrilling one, man-to-man gave Despite

trouble, but over- mix of size and perimetre players, STEPHEN but it took a while to get going. The Hawks some they it with excellent Jeffries and the rest of the Hawks play on both sides was very sloppy came perimeter

Laurier's Sandstrom, seem confident that they will grab early as both teams were plagued shooting. Greg Game time is PHOTO: with turnover and foul troubles. In who finished with a game high 25 their third victory.

of of hit a three with 11 minutes fact, the marquee matchup two points, 8:00pm. Lauder's Corwin for Troje goes up a lay-upin Saturday's game

Mens's basketball A treat to watch

What hold them back is the GREG CHOWNYK home the National championship. against Brock, the Langley, B.C. die of our zone (defense) and crash may looks to be native the in the the boards and rebounds," fact that the division race Cord Sports The opener against nationally was high scorer get says

Jeffries. "He with a this meaning no Perhaps the best thing about the ranked Western went down to the game against the Warriors. plays huge very tight year, will be for can't heart and a attitude." an one improvement of the Laurier men's wire, with the Hawks missing a shot Although the improvement brings great game easy

if a be credited to those two addi- With their determination and Laurier. However, even winning basketball program this season is at the buzzer and by doing so settled totally the cards for this not the the Hawks are only bound record isn't in the style of play coach which Gary for a 77-74 loss. Saturday's 85-80 tions. Despite being biggest intensity, the Laurier's better the team, the future of men's basketball Jeffries has his squad playing. The victory over cross town rival team in division, men to get even as season pro- been in have held their to date. is brighter than it has years. Hawks are playing a very intense Waterloo was another close battle own gresses.

style of basketball and with all due that Hawks managed to win despite Case in point, the Brock game where the respect to the success of the men's some prominent players being in Badgers' big scoring

volleyball team, this has made foul trouble. threat, Ryan Fabi was held to just

Kevin and Drew Jeffries' squad the most exciting After spending the seasons in six points. Ryan Golden Hawk the base- have been team of the winter sports season. recent memory mired in Moir strong, especially

With only Corwin Troje and Bob ment of the OUAA West division, the when TYoje has gotten himself into

found which has been Papadimitriou returning from last Hawks appear to have finally foul trouble, quite year's squad, one really wasn't sure the right ingredients that will slowly often recently. Shorts what from this team. but lead them out of the cel- Another key contributor has Sport to expect surely

been the However, just four games into the lar. A good mix of young talent and Papadimtriou, perhaps

hard will make heart and soul of the team. Last season and they are beginning to working players wasn't able turn some heads. sure this team does follow the lead season the Barrie native

who became to crack the and the Women's Women'sFigure Skating "I think this group of kids is pret- of last year's edition lineup spent Volleyball in the two this The Laurier team took part Jeffries. known as underachievers. as a redshirt. However a The team split their ty fearless," says "They're year great games this four Brock Invitational competition and haven't been a Their has been deal of hard work in the off season week to Guelph in sets, young and new up-tempo style losing the weekend and we've worked to the resulted in a in this but bounced back to beat Brock past experienced part of the disappointments close perfection by place year's results. with scores of 15-2, some Stephanie experienced in the past...They play young guards, Greg Sandstrom and starting lineup. His tough, tenacious Badgers easily promising finished second in the open and skill. We Zdrahal. Their has made of and hard work is 15-Hand 15-6. The victory was Robert with great intensity Jeff play style play just the Hawks' second of the She later compet- finish off them one of the best backcourt duos what the team needs and some sea- singles category. have a been able to some just she ed in dance variation where difference in the division. Zdrahal was on fire clutch outside shooting was a big son as the squad continues the games," which is a big young with fellow hit- the Hawks beat rebuild for the future. With finished tied for eighth in his first two reason why to only from years past. university games, The than for 26 and 30 Waterloo. four it is clear the team will Hawk, Cheryl Coddington. One has to look no further ting points against points, for the the but is training Western and Brock His coach feels the same miss playofis, are looking to team currently the team's two home outings which respectively. way. be held at two in their OWIAA finals which will most While he has cooled off a little in the "He's a 6'o" kid playing a position pick a victory or probably have been the excit- up February has his where 6'6" so). three the of Waterloo has seen last week, Sandstrom picked most are (or remaining games. University ing basketball the school guys 22-23. After in 30 We are asking him to play the mid- since the 1967-68 Hawks brought game up. pumping

theCord 14 January 29,1997 —(Sports) Losing skid comes to halt

Peers' buzzer beater wins onefor women's basketball

AMANDA STOCKS shots too early." want to be forced into overtime play,

Cord Sports this and made that In many ways game was a Peers sure they were

After finding themselves in the midst coaching battle. Both coaches could not when she hit her shot.

of a three game losing streak dating be seen constantly pacing up and The win was perhaps just what

back to last week, the women's bas- down the sidelines firing words of the Hawks neededafter traveling to

ketball squad hoped to turn things encouragement and frustration at Guelph to battle against the

around this past week. their players and the referees. Gryphons last Wednesday. The

have done in It evident the Hawks the They may just so per- was from begin- were able to keep score

the most of the second that the close the duration haps exciting way possible. ning half fairly throughout

Third Amanda Peers would be close until the final of the however year player game Guelph game,

nailed an off balance jumper with buzzer. With each Hawk basket, the couldn't come up big when it count-

1.2 seconds left to defeat the Athenas would respond with their ed and eventually bowed out 70-58 Waterloo Athenas and former Hawk own 2 points. Eventually, the Hawks to the Gryphons, extending the los- WILLIAMS head coach Tom O'Brien by the battled back from their deficit, and ing skid to three games.

to Third forward Brenda score of 54-52. the momentumswitched over the year

team finished the with With O'Brien on the visiting Laurier bench. Vrkljan game 20 STEPHEN for the free bench, in many ways, this made the With 21 seconds left in the game, points; and went 5 7 at

somewhat difficult for forward Gentleman committed throw line, whereas game more Kelly teammate, PHOTO: the Hawks. This is because O'Brien a foul on Waterloo Athena Jodi Audrey Kaersenhout, finished with

has an abundance of background Hawley, who went to the line hitting 7 rebounds and 3 steals. Waterloo knowledge on the style of play of both of her free throws and tying the Unfortunately, the Hawks are not Action from Laurier's exciting 54-52 win over

of the Laurier athletes. Yet at 52-52. O'Brien later said a team blessed with an abundance many by game

half-time, the Hawks were only that with this much time left in the of height and consequently they rely

to Head Coach Sue however, stilJ down by 5 points. According to third game, all the Athenas wanted to do heavily on their outside shooters. shots. According playoff position, they

Amanda when "to Laurier and force I the team to be "we with need to win more on the year player Peers, was contain xitely seems strug- Lindley, are playing good games need road. Windsor this the team entered the change- theminto overtime." gling with this aspect of their game defensive intensity but we They play

"we concerned. With time the and it is more from the at in the Athletic room, were not too winding down, becoming more apparent scoring production evening 6pm

realized that had be had last chance that their need become The win over Waterloo and travel to Western We we to more Hawks they one at guards to perimetre." Complex on

because the the did not consistent at these Laurier in contention for patient we were taking winning game. They more completing keeps a Saturday.

Hockey team comes up big

two CRAIG TULLETT who scored the game winner and However the last games are

Hall's York and Cord Sports assisted on rookie Caroline against league leading

the "Our who remains undefeated. After opening 1997 with a couple of marker earlier in game. Toronto,

losses, the women's hockey team goal is to finish third for the playofls The York squad currently sits

bounced back last week beating and that's wherewe are right now." only a point ahead of Laurier, but

both Guelph and Windsor with The team was back at full they do have a game in hand.

If the does finish scores of 2-1 and 4-2 respectively. strength on Sunday as they played team manage to

With several key players still host to the weaker Windsor squad. in third, the Yeowomen would be their in the first coming in and out of the lineup due Despite not playing as well as likely opponent

to conflicting schedules with their they did against Guelph, the Hawks round of the post season.

will take elite club team in Toronto, the did manage to find the net four It appeai-s as though it the three remaining Hawks have managed to times. Goals came from Amy Turek two wins out of remaining

pull together when they needed to (2), Steph Kay and Marie Hahn. games to allow the Hawks to be in fin- the most. The Hawks have certainly ele- control of their own destiny and

level of the last ish in third. "It was a big, important game," vated their play over

said but still haunted the assistant captain Cheryl week, they are by However, team must come

Pounder in reference to last some first period breakdowns. out gunning from the opening face-

full of Thursday's gritty match up versus "We seem to use the first period off and play three periods

somewhat if be force the Gryphons. "Both teams were as of a wakeup call," said hockey they hope to a

hard the and Pounder. "Then realize it is do time. fighting for puck some we come playoff

elbows and sticks die and starts would be sweeter for ISBISTOR came up." or everyone play- Nothing schedule the than finish the Important indeed. With this win, ing. "The remaining sees team to season

the Hawks third the three off into the OWIAA move into a place Hawks play more games riding high

SIMON Laurier would tie with Guelph, although they do before the playofls. championships as

have chance to win it at home have a game in hand over the A trip to Kingston on Thursday a as

PHOTO: Gryphons. to face the Golden Gaels should they host the playoffs at Waterloo

and "They needed this as bring with it a two Memorial Arena, February 15 Pounder from the in win game relatively easy Cheryl lets a shot go point the Hawks 4-2 much as we did," added Pounder, points. 16. over Windsor on Sunday.

WLUSU/WLUSP ELECTION

GoldenofHawksWeek the CANDIDATES OPEN FORUM

Greg Sandstrom Brenda Vrkljan

Basketball Basketball

Sandstrom continued to shoot the The third year player enjoyed a

this lights week in both games great week as the Hawks snapped a

against Guelph and Waterloo. After three game losing streak with a vic-

30 the Waterloo Athenas. hitting for points last week tory over

against Brock, the Langley B.C. The Sarnia native was good for 14

for and down native was good 21 points in a points pulled 8 rebounds.

losing effort against the Gryphons Earlier in the week, she led the

on and in with 20 Wednesday scored a game Hawks scoring points,, YOUR CHANCE TO HEAR THE CANDIDATES of 25 lost high points as the Hawks although the team to Guelph.

defeated the will be cross town rival Vrkljan s continued success a AND ASK THEM ABOUT THE ISSUES

Warriors. Sandstrom is a rookie on key ingredient as the Hawks look to

the that last make the OWIAA squad played season at a return visit to THAT CONCERN YOU! a junior college in lowa. playofls.

theCord 1997 January 29, 15 The benefits of exercise

You should also make diabetes and other to 160 heartbeats per minute during sure that performing school related tasks like pressure, many 60 beats MIKE that exercise, compared to per your program incorporates exercis- MCKENNA studying for exams by providing you chronic diseases are prevalent of all in This will also minute at rest. ing body parts order to Cord sports with a clear mind. The physical in today's society. give get make that the most of You benefits of the to You must sure you your program. can As university students today, we face exercise allow you to feel you ability improve weight low three times accomplish this of that lead confident control and abilities. at a intensity, through combining a variety challenges can more about your appear- physical begin and work strength training with to The confident Now ask what should per week your your daily problems in life. activities we ance, making you a more you might program aerobic more demand- activity or by involved with basis be involved to make these to a tougher, doing things are on a daily person. improve- way up aerobic classes be in exercise routine with a target of like or utilizing the ranging from deadlines for school, When exercise is combined with ments? One should involved ing five circuit at the A.C. that lasts for least at least times per super exams, extracurricular activities a healthy diet the physical benefits activity at thirty exercising If have works heart at week. As you can cre- you any questions feel free and for some, pail time jobs, all con- will be present for many years by minutes and your you progress, to email the Health and cardiovascular abili- moderate This rate should ate a more demanding program by Fitness tribute to living a life in which stress improving your intensity. both the duration and the Committee around 60 to 70 of increasing at becomes a major factor. ties and reducing the risk of things be percent your 00hfac@machl .wlu.ca. maximal which is about 140 length of exercise activity. The psychological stress that like coronary diseases, high blood output, your may sometimes be unrelenting and hard to overcome, makes one more susceptible to not only physical ill- old... like chronic Same old, same nesses fatigue, headaches, back pain and insomnia, but also psychological problems like

offensive." ner and winning 1 it all and DONNELLY words of head coach . guess depression accelerated memory JIM Wayne down It Laurier's sixth in a comes to finding a to loss. Cord Sports (lowing, "We just couldn't finish." was game way that to come out on top." how close the The Hawks took on a veteran- row they only managed This is where exercise can help. No matter it gets,

"As the scores indicate, form of results the laden Windsor Lancers squad at score a single goal. • we're Involving yourself in some are always same. the far as well and aerobic basis will In of division- home last with very simi- Although future, as playing staying competi- activity on a daily a pair hard-fought Saturday is looks tive. We have to score. No team make look and bet- Western and lar results. L'luricr started off welt this season concerned, just not only you feel al matchups against in the OUAA win while the scoreless bleak for the team, can scoring ter physically, but will have endless Windsor last week which really enough, keeping game extremely remain one a until the second - however, is to positive. only goal game." mental benefits. Regular aerobic could have gone either way, Laurier period Cowing trying solved "We're close to the cor- and wors- the Lancers turning exercise has the ability to ease anxi- dropped two out of two eventually very

for several ened their Hawks' GeoffSchnare on the ety and muscle tension record to a pitiful 3-14-1. goalie mark It two it at the five minute hours. will also help you remain The losses make virtually power play

aid the to of the middle calm under pressure and in impossible for the team gain a period. remained 1-0 in relief of depression. At the same playoff berth this season, barring an The game of Windsor until 3:40 of the time, the harmful effects of stress unlikely multiple-game winning favour the will be limited. Exercise will bolster streak to end the year. The Hawks third, when visitors scored

and alleviate 10 out of after an attempted wrap- your immune system are points a playoff spot again, Lancer loss that with to in the sea- around by a forward, memory can caused by seven games play

Windsor man in front the stress. son. s grabbed

team rebound and it Schnare. These benefits will help you not Against Western, the put past only in dealing with the problems played a well-disciplined, tight Despite a late-period power play Laurier Martin HENSEl but but to you encounter in your daily life, defensive game still managed goal by captain

will also in end of 2-1 the Hawks were unable to regular exercise help you end up on the losing a Keams, outshot the for another and wound los- score. Laurier actually rally up MARION opposition, but in the immortal ing another 2-1 game. "I didn't think we played ;ls well PHOTO: against Windsor as we did against

Western. We didn't play our style of

more from Lauder's 2-1 loss to Windsor game. It was less physical and Action Saturday. CftoS... SLOPPY... but successful

Men's volleyball keeps on rolling

SCOTT O'HARA Home fans watched as the Golden 15-6,15-3 and 15-12.

had the (as Cord Sports Hawks stretched out a long winded "We same problem

We confi- Last week Lauder's men's volleyball three game affair which the Hawks Wednesday). were pretty "We had do. With 15-12 and 15-11. dent we'd win," said Thomas. TiNAtE team did what it to won 15-10, little bit in the teams the the Hawks Lauder did turn a two games against in Although won, things up and lower half of the standings, the looked sloppy. second third games."

wasn't the events happen- Hawks had to ensure they didn't get "It wasn't clean, it pretty, Considering

it said head coach in other of the province lazy and lose an easy match-up. but was a win," ing parts Marauders With the McMaster Marauders on Brett Thomas. "It was hard to get where the McMaster the Western the heels of the Hawks in the fired We confident off race up. were pretty were facing against Laurier well it's a for first place, Laurier couldn't afford that we'd win...and we played Mustangs, good thing

off In a match at to lose to either Guelph on enough to win." pulled a victory. the where Western prevailed as Wednesday, or to Brock on Friday. Throughout the match their was alone in the the Hawks were left The Hawks were coming off a constant miscommunication on winner, place. The week where they again beat the Hawks' side of the fence which led to sole possession of first the If it McMaster loss comes as only nationally ranked Western Mustangs unnecessary Guelph points. for second loss of the season and were winners of the Laurier wasn't for absolutely terrible serving the and takes them out of Can-Am Invitational Tournament. by the visitors, Laurier could have McMaster, in the division. Facing off against Guelph for the been handed only their second loss top spot to finish Hawks are fifth time in two weeks, a team of the season. The poised

can win Shonk led the first in the division if they which Laurier has pretty much Kevin once again final three of theregular it's to how the for the Hawks, his their games owned, easy see way picking up the Hawks Hawks have had in the final to the season. This Wednesday, may problems get- play game bury which in for the face off at Windsor a game ting up visiting Gryphons. Gryphons. Then the much of should be a cake walk. In a game where Laurier should The Hawks experienced and the when Hawks host both Waterloo have absolutely dominated against a the same result on Friday they which more, smaller, weaker and less experi- traveled to Brock to play the winless tough McMaster squad for show down looked The Hawks out than will be a enced team, Guelph compa- Badgers. pulled a likely

rable to the mighty purple squadron. victory, winning in four sets 14-16, first place.

theCord 16 January 29, 1997 NOTICE OF REFERENDUM

the referendum the election ballot: On February 12, 1997, the Members of Wilfrid Laurier Student's Union will be asked following question on

Collin Barrow Chartered Accountants be as "Be it resolved that the fiscal 1995/1996 WLUSU audited statements prepared by accepted presented."

for in the Concourse between 29 and 12. The audited statements inclusive of notes of the financial statements will be available public viewing January February

selected times be this Members of the Board of Directors will be present to answer any questions at to announced during period.

office hours of the Student's Union. Questions and viewing of the financial statements can also occur during normal

WLUSU Financial Statements Referendum should contact the Anyone wishing to create a "Yes" or "No" campaign concerning the 1995/1996 Ext. 3335. Chief Returning Officer, Greg Temelini, in the Student's Union Offices (884-1970)

lit SS4 Weber Stre«< Ncxth I mr COllinS Waterloo, Ontario N2L 5C6 Vir Tel: (519)725-7700 DdiTUW fa*: (519)725-7708

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OF DIRECTORS OF . ... . TO THE BOARD _ _ u WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UNION WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY J| 'M We have audited the balance sheet of the Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union as at if H ~FI|, %

1996 and the statements of revenues and expenditures and students' equity for 1 April 30, *&>, 1 SB I a m m J f| ofthe B 1 the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility organization's m m ||"l | ljk| jjf

is to an on these financial statements M 1 W management. Our responsibility express opinion 8 w. J §| M I m jk ~

based on our audit. 11

with standards. Those i Ik "■■■ We conducted our audit in accordance generally accepted auditing | ,

to obtainreasonable assurance standards require that we plan and perform our audit ||| | I 11 if ijjm ] — ~_22 material misstatement. An audit I & whether the financial statements are- free of includes ji| *%| |§ m —■

a the and disclosures in the IJL l! «JL> JL examining, on test basis, evidence supporting amounts |j| 11 the overall financial financialstatements made by management, as well as evaluating

statement presentation.

financial in all material the In our opinion, these statements present fairly, respects, 1996 and the results ofits financial position of the organization as at April 30, operations

the then ended in accordance with and the changes in its financial position tor year

generally accepted accounting principles.

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Waterloo, Ontariu CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS September 9, 1996

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS* UNION

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BALANCE SHEET

FOR THEYEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1996 AS AT APRIL 30 1996

1996 1995

1996 1993 REVENUES

7 W L.U.S.U. Central Page 5877,223 5767,029

ASSETS 8 29,865 0 vending and Page 0 Corner Pocket Page 8 39,312

Cash - unrestricted SO 25,396 17,066 $67,475 Marketing Pa*n9

- Note 6 9 451.050 305,702 Cash restricted 10,418 12,495 Turret Page

10 525,576 Temporary investments Note 4 413,363 250,953 Wflfs Page 761,494

10 u 33,277 Accounts receivable 48,902 21,127 Special Bars Page

Inventories 59,981 15,349 Student Activities Page 11 179,369 131,497 Page 11 214,487 241,484 Prepaid expenses 6,250 28.894 Centre Spot 12 37,639 41,109 University Al&irs Pago Page 12 $538,914 5396.293 Student Services 13,239 13,371. ' 2,589.762 2.131.427

OPERATING EXPENDITURES

7 663.390 636,691 WL.U.S.U. Central Page

LIABILITIES 0 Vending and Games P»geB 36,316

8 0 Comer Pocket P*ge 33,292

Bank indebtedness $117,477 50 Marketing Page 9 22,434 36,328

Accounts and accrued 109,906 29,035 9 payable charges Turret Page 374.278 275,411

to Wilfrid Laurier Publications Note 3 22,246 10 474,266 Due University Student 40,306 Wilfs Page 776,308

to Wilfrid Laurier Note 5 94.688 148,633 10 0 33,140 Doe University Special Bars Page

11 210,U79 Student Activities Page 143,266 212,699 362,377 199,914 Centre spot Page 11 207,711

12 67.042 36.908 University AXtairs Page

CONTINGENCIES Note 7 Student Services Page 12 44,570 19,870 2,404.128 1,902.071

STTIDJKWTJj EQUITY 185,634 229,356 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER OPERATING EXPENDITURES b 10>is u

General '<>6."* 183.854 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

7 3,300 66 176,337 196,379 W L.U.S.U. Central Page

Comer Pocket Page 8 0 1,014

0 5538,914 5396,293 Marketing Page 9 1,518

Turret Page 9 24,839 14.591

10 0 Wilfs Page 16,487

0 •' Student Activities Page 11

11 134 683 Centre Spot Page 12 269 OnßthaifOflTußevd / University Ailairs Page 10,028 , /) 12 934 // Student Services P*?e

Direaor ~,y/

* 154,158 181,170 —sj' y s? EXCESS BEFORE PAYMENTS FORBUILDING EXPANSION <^-e ' Note SB 174,000 400,000 PAYMENTSON BUILDING EXPANSION Director

(5218,830) ' DEFICIENCY OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES (519,842) ENTERTAINMENT

Chaos reigns in

"Noises Off"

watch. But who has can both vouch that Act One begins with the techni- who to anyone we the gentle-

done theatre will tell how man seated behind cal/dress rehearsal, the night before ever you us got every joke

to and loud not it can Kudos laughed for the play is to open. It is appar- crazy get backstage. enough the

for able to this entire crowd). But the end ent that it is a rehearsal until the the Players being pull by of the

off. production, was voice of director Lloyd Dallas (played chaotic act everyone grabbing Alice's their stomachs with by Sam Varteniuk) is heardfrom the The second act was laughter, and

for the ball the cast came out for second balcony: "And God said stop. And favourite, but me, was a bow

to roll. Once in to the God saw that it was awful." just starting again response overwhelming and seated at the front-of-house, the claps shouts from the crowd. Upon glancing at the program, The entire cast Alice first noticed that the audience audience witnesses the play once is to be com-

the intermis- mended for a stellar performance, was to move during more.

been with mention to sions, which seemed odd and kept The group has now per- a special Andrew Strachan in On" for a full for his enthusiastic and her suspense. Her biggest con- forming "Nothing's

seemed be that of three and it has dis- hilarious performance as cern, however, to months, greatly Gary and the sometimes faltering British integrated from its original form. Lejune Roger Tramplemain.

their lives off- These critics "Noises Off' accent. This was even more con- The actors are letting give

two enthusiastic thumbs fused by the fact that the actors stage affect their performances, but up! Alice is

that much now looking forward to playing the characters did not have this just makes the play watching the in the that it's accents. funnier. movie, hopes just Andrew Strachan and Kimball contribute to the in Suzanne hijinks be sim- the show Confused yet? Well, the chaos Expecting the third act to as good as put on by the Off' "Noises film has just begun. As the characters ilar to the last part of the University Players.

1 surprised As for me, I'm awaiting and the play finally begin to unfold, "Noises Off," was happily eagerly

their next "An AND theatre this was the first intermission has arrived to see different and more production, Evening ANN HUSKINSON by the group year,

sold-out and time the audience humourous antics arise, and was in Hell" (with "No Exit" by Jean Paul ALICE MAX warmly welcomed by a it is for to

catch of behind-the- the of seat. With Sartre and "Don Juan in Hell" Cord Entertainment crowd, including two very enthusi- a glimpse some kept on edge my by

characters in for other char- Bernard Shaw), this We awaited opening night of astic Cord writers. scenes frenzy. filling George running

The act seen acters and in one case three charac- through Saturday "Noises Off" with great anticipation Although I have seen many of second is entirely Thursday for the in the Theatre and the the fun and the on the from a ters on same (Jan.3o-Feb.l) as curtain rose, plays put by University backstage perspective. By coming person,

this the has the climaxes in hilarious ball Auditorium. farce began. Written by Michael Players over the past couple of point, acting troupe play a

and ends Showtime is 8 come on first see- been for a few weeks and of there, a so Frayn and directed by Alan Hoch, years, this was Alice s time traveling frenzy right p.m. out and this extremely tal- the University Players' most recent ing theatre at Laurier. "Noises Off" there is more going on oflstage than complete mess. support

moved ented of actors. To of theatre This seemed a little too Alice found the production did not disappoint. The is a story a traveling onstage. act play group purchase with much with that tickets in advance, call 884- on a entitled at so quickly, were production, by far the most innova- group putting play confusing times, many puns your hard decide sometimes hard catch 1970 ext. 4882. tive and difficult venture undertaken "Nothing's On". going on that it was to to (although Lights, sparks,

electricity, Nash! MACLEOD

SELENE MACLEOD electrifying stage persona. For some seated throughout the performance, SEIENE and calls for Cord Entertainment reason, and despite my ignorance, 1 although their cheers a

alive? he knew check out the show second encore lasted longer than "Is that guy still I low old is 1 had to PHOTO: of I've at other shows. The now?" These were the kind ques- when i heard Nash was coming. any seen

tions that people who had heard of I was not disappointed. most amusing crowd moment auric Robinson's Nash the Slash makes a fashion statement at Mrs Nash the Slash asked when the The "Phantom of the P-opera" when Nash asked, "who here is

his due and few last Saturday. topic of January' 25 concert at was late in starting to a number over forty?" very people

Mrs. Robinson's arose. There of technical problems that persisted admitted it.

of weren't many who did know who throughout the performance. Nash Nash tiie Slash's set consisted of tin in time with the music. — of the was he was—l count that as their mis- hit the stage shortly after midnight, old original songs from his several able part performance cans,

in the Nash the He left tile shortly after one, fortune. decked out face-bandages, a albums, drastically altered cover staging. comes from stage the begging for more. tunes (including a fantastic version high-glam camp tradition ofthe late with crowd the tin-can shtick, of Pink Floyd's "Astronomy 19705, when acts like Alice Cooper Nash repeated Nash's in high-energy and Kiss still in their much to the audiences delight, Domino"), and many new songs, were glory. short- with sheer his he a which will appear on his upcoming The stage was draped finale, performed came from the of "In-A- performance album. white cloths, and the fog machine ened (10-minute) version

When I asked about the album was on full blast. Gadda-Da-Mda." of about going middle stack of a bit a release, Nash hedged, slating that Somehow, Nash served as light- I was wary to meet he's currently seeking a label. ing tech, kind, sound engineer, and down to the band-room

near "When find for front all rolled into with Nash, since time he got rivaling I someone to pay it, man one, every equipment any I foot machines the I'll make another album." He did the use of pedals, fog me during performance, of (\es, he that the next album will be out and effects sequencing. I backed out fright. tecnnophile's wettest say impressive away do surprise in a few months. just wonder what he'd with an was scary!) So imagine my

when that he's really ... dreams. His mostly electronic music was arena-sized lighting rig. I found out The "Dead one would expect programmed into a rack of synthe- finale, Jan & Dean's nothing

tliat to imagina- sizers, and he added musical touch- Man's Curve," sent me fumbling for I'll leave your the to see have trench tuxedo shirt and tie, es with electric man- camera. Nash removed his tion, and urge you go Most people my age only coat, odd-looking my like la the Invisible in the of trench and hat, show, energy, heard of Nash the Slash through his

late has coat and bullet-holed hardhat. He ence. McDonald's debut film. I .ike me, sisting mainly of people in their no excuse to stop perfomiing, and shot will be returning to Mrs. thirties and early forties, was because the bandcan't break then turned on a grinder, lie they know noticing of his long per- appre- up. Robinson's in few months. his but remained The — and across the from a a or ciative sedate. They most startling enjoy- sparks stage pair forming history, his music,

: theCord 18 January 29, 19 '7 Entertainment) Seducing the Public: Popera

AARON HUNTER sets. It's a stripped-down display of The first performance of ner of the Luciano Pavarotti

material from tremendous International Vocal Cord Entertainment talent, drawing vari- Popera was a success, Competition.

to extremes. "Le terms himself has Art can push people ous operas such as Mozart's especially in of encouraging Lipton conducted

In his European travels, conductor Nozze Di Figaro" and Verdi's people to subscribe to the organi- operas, ballets and symphonies all

Daniel has witnessed zation's traditional the world. Lipton more "Rigoletto" to create an 'Opera's other, more pro- over

than Greatest Hits' describes "risks and one raging fist fight over who atmosphere. ductions. Lipton

the better - What the of this live "It to most was composer Puccini is point creates an impetus dare," gambles" as the exciting part

of notes. will his artistic or Verdi. With the hope initiating opera mix tape? Accessibility. Lipton "People often say of career. Although

do 'now new members into the passionate "We wanted to something to themselves, let's go see a Popera was a risky proposition

real The the (and hopefully non-violent) world that would bring in new audi- opera.'" snappily-named once upon a time, now gamble

of Maestro and the annual event is a sort of is in the hands of the opera, Lipton ences," Lipton explains. 'gateway public. If been Kitchener-Waterloo Opera have The 'we' he refers to is Opera drug,' tempting the inexperienced you've never to an opera

this conspired once again to bring Ontario; in 1986, faced with the to try harder and more dangerous before, night is designed for

of the to forms of — not for the — for beautiful music to The Centre In challenge attracting public opera. you experts will The Square. a notoriously intimidating art form, The participants in Popera have you. Although connoisseurs

records. This ongoing project is called Lipton and his colleagues hit on the very impressive track appreciate hearing beautiful pieces

Baritone Theodore is from the Popera. idea of creating a programme of Baerg a rarely-performed operas,

and of the Canadian. real are to be had the Every year, Lipton a variety well-known, well-loved opera founding member gains by

of musicians from orchestras in pieces. Opera Company Ensemble, and newcomer.

will Hamilton and K-W collaborate "With each of the singers, 1 go has recently returned from per- The K-W Opera present

with cast to what like to with the San Francisco of a of singers give a very over they would sing forming one performance only Popera on

limited number of the remarks the in Strauss' "Die 31st The Centre performances. most," Lipton on Opera Friday January at

The not what what American In The 1 265- show, however, is you selection process. "Usually, Fliedermaus." soprano Square. Caill (800) Daniel Lipton: the maestro cometh this like the best." Steffanie is 8977 for ticket information. might expect: opera experi- they to sing, they sing Pearce an experienced on Friday and former win- ence includes no costumes and no The results are impressive. performer as well,

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Skankin' to the tunes of

Fishbone

skankin' their mistake. fan jokingly reassured the crowd that ven into one big mass for previous Any

the band would indeed finish the set when "Ma and Pa" was played. of the band would have loved this

this time. After about twenty songs the band show, even those detractors who

Musically, the band began with left the stage and returned with claim that the band is headed in a

and two musical downward some newer songs like "Alcoholic" another poetry reading spiral. Fishbone know and "Beergut," but also included additional encore numbers. still how to play

at the to SCOTT some older material like the songs If fans were bitter mishap an audience, and they still know

the how to make DAVE "Cholly" and "Freddie s Dead." last time Fishbone "played" you enjoy that musical The peak of the night had to Volcano, the adrenalizing show they hybrid which can only be called the Fishbone kind of sound. PHOTO: have been when the crowd was dri- played this night more than atoned

Fishbone SEAN MOORE with argue that the group Cord Entertainment has been in a decline these past few T It had been billed the "return" of evidenced in the release of Students! as lj years, Hey * legendary Los Angeles band two mediocre albums ("Give a

Fishbone to the Volcano in down- Monkey a Brain" and the underrat-

town those "Chim Chim's Bad Ass Kitchener, but as unfor- ed Revenge") GOLDEN i|Jj tunate masses who had paid to see and the loss of key band members, | their earlier show several months the core of the group that made the back knew, this promotional title ska-punk-funk-rock sound famous was a bit of a misnomer. has remained intact. J -5 _|'£ On that the warm autumn night, Opening on a different note, tvvo-and-a-half songs the band singer/saxophonist Angelo Moore

before read from a book of his played trashing the bar may some poetry Come he had our Weekend j!I have record the that released. set a for shortest own recently try j§lf

concert set in K-W history. So truly, After receiving some enthusiastic this latest "return" to the Volcano applause the five piece ripped into breakfast Puffet! ! was their some form of penance. set. «s c I * Bass Norwood Fisher Although fewer people were in player, Includes I bacon, sausage, eggs, homefries, pancakes, waffles, french toast, 1 §£ attendance this past Friday night, (clad only in a towel) played furious- the Fish fresh fruit and much band wasn't aboutto fail to fulfill ly, while drummer pounded croissants, more. J | oftheir drum kit toward any fans' expectations a sec- on his angled away ' 190 Weber ~ Street (beside White Rose). Waterloo. 886-2572 ond time. the back corner of the bar. To the

LLBO - 7 Open days. 7am to 10pm Although some people familiar amusement of some, Walter Kibby

theCord January 29, 1997 19 (Entertainment

From the Land of the Sphinx...

of all the different dips A 1 Madina big leg of Chicken. We JENNIFER healthy food, and is not very adven- diligently

for them, sampled everything on the MARTIN, AND turous to begin with. However, we offers appetizers. Among platter,

Salatet and left with our stomachs went we Hummus, full. JAMES EATON same anyway. sampled and food I Zabadi (a.k.a. Salad), Surprisingly, many of the items Cord Entertainment plaza as Egyptian was something Yogurt

Baba also on the platter were all the infamous HMV. had never tried before either, so Ghanouj. A 1 Madina deep-fried, so

their homemade our at when it our food, makes own attempt trying dif- Al Madina Egyptian Cuisine - James and 1 decided that we came to ordering very something ferent, from the usual both at loss. Iced Tea, and I have to honestly say, perhaps failed have you tried it yet? If you like needed a change we were a Luckily healthy, us. tea the fine that it is the best and sweetest iced I However, A 1 Madina is worth check- cozy atmospheres, family-run busi- restaurants we normally frequent, enough, entrepreneur and for offered to have ever tried. ing out, trying nesses and food that is sometimes and decided thatAl Madina was the owns the restaurant pre- something different, it offers effort Next, piled high on our "platter a Private Tent for hard to pronounce, this is the place spot. This was a very valiant pare us a special platter containing

the classic foods. of were favourites such as experiencing Egyptian cuisine at its for you. Al Madina is located at 150 on James' behalf, because he is all Egyptian-style plenty"

Falafel, Couscouss, and a finest. University Avenue, which is in the used to traditional deep-fried, non- To start, we were given a sample Eggplant,

"Are You Made Letters Speaking from Ben Musically Of Stone?"

DAN KERR their self-titled debut album. The reported 23 million

Cord Entertainment album was released in June 1990 pounds.

and The second album still had When I am thinking of future arti- on Silvertone. by September prob-

cles, 1 try to think of something that 1990 the band wanted out of their lems, as bonusas were spent on par-

will be with therecord ties, writer's block occurred and a interesting or amusing or contract company. door of took factual to the reader. When the The had producers you, legal problems already revolving earlier labels their toll. idea for this article came to mind, I begun as one of their months after the found it to be both interesting and (FM Revolver) had re-released the Sixty-six

Cinnamon" with video, release of "Stone Roses," the cheek- amusing. This week's topic is The song "Sally a

band's "Second was Stone Roses - their music, and without the permission. The ily-titled Coming"

with Silvertone Records released amidst a deal of their trials and tribulations over the legal battles great

past decade. were now going on, and die band hype.

a of early The band was first called The was in limbo. Recording for the fol- In 1995, compilation

album would be stalled over recordings was released titled "The loud Patrol and English Rose, with sever- low-up Boy defends accusatory the Stone Roses" (which is a al changes in their line-up. The the next 5 years. Unfortunately, Complete

the band didn't handle their dis- must to collection of Brit-Pop). name itself is a combination exactly any uncle the band in the - left Rolling Stones and English Rose (a putes in the courts rather they Drummer lieni followed Dear Editor, tribute and a former band respec- used vandalism to get even. same year, by debut "Stone John Squire in tively). After the line-up of the band Meanwhile, the songwriter/guitarist this: awful about uncle, the band is no beef is everyone keeps saying things my hadbeen solidified, through the mid Roses" was still churning out the early '96. Thus, My

it's he is blood relation. He me to with 8 U.K. 40 from Premier Mike Harris. Yes true, a taught to late eighties they were busy hits, Top singles longer.

"what - we didn't much after I started beating and a It is play play working club gigs and releasing a this album over (lie next two said that, goes golf many years ago I from the fact that small British around, around," and in the him, but I digress. The nasty remarks stem, think, few singles on inde- halfyears. comes I do. is sweet who The Stone Roses also rele;ised of The Stone Roses I this nobody really knows the man like He a man always pendent labels. success of tbe The case guess and asks homeless loud out of album released and is true, as lead lan Brown has stops people many accusatory questions band seemed to come overnight, as an of previously singer behind If knew how hours he has spent the virtual unknowns took England B-sido material. During this time recently signed a solo contract with sheer caring. only people many the who to jobs, the band still in the Silvertone Records. the counter at the welfare office, begging people apply get by storm and arguably were (mid-1991), was don't know Uncle Mike like I do. the of of their sometimes with tears in his eyes. They responsible for spawning process getting out the his will succeed is a col- all the hard evidence to contrary, government "Manchester or Madchester Scene." Silvertone contract and signing with Musically Speaking weekly Despite earth where works for a good A deemed its attention on the in Ontario a heaven on everyone The first big move The Stone Geffen Records. judge umn focusing making

and is and will be hurt ever world music. Comments are invit- living happy nobody again. Roses made was signing a 30 year the Silvertone contract one-sided of everyone

to contract with Silvertone Records in and unfair, and The Stone Roses ed and they should be addressed

I love Uncle Mike. two later released to with Geffen, for Dan at [email protected] you 1988; years they were free sign a

Ben Harris

Music lover requests mercy

Dear Editor,

I was the Turret Booth on a Friday night, As a recent bystander in Dee Jay think is' alternative shocked and amazed by what some Laurier students but at the music. Granted, the term "alternative" is a blanket statement, of hearing some least Alternative Bar us the best odds very an Night gives with the insipid dance music that doesn't make me want to retch in time

that I heard were beats of the truly trendy. Some interesting requests Shaker an "anything and everything by Tom Petty", "Tatva by Kahlua inform chump?" 1 regret to "please play every Tragically Hip song, okay music, as the Laurier community that the Tragically Hip are hard-country of devoid ofthe amount ongi formulaic as "Achy-Breaky Heart," slightest to to appeal mediocre musical skill, and designed nality, lacking in even Jus USEDCD2^^_I the most North American mush-mouthed philistines. common them. e have to idolize because they're Canadian doesn't mean you ess for goo I'm fabulously rich." Yes we know, Gordie, enough already

sake.

Ben Harris

theCord 20 January 29, 1997 (Entertainment)

ear candy

from Three Long Men, an indepen- a contemporary sound and back to German Sheppard. It's big, phat,

dent St. Catherines band who have rock all with out- and lot again, a positive requires a of space. It can

to be and down recently expanded five members. come. also very frisky, right

Their first big break came when In times when a new band feels fierce. Several tracks, such as

included CFNY's 1995 have to latest they were on they capitalize on the "Carwreck" and "12 Points off your

New Music Search and most recent- trend, the sound of Three Long Men license," assemble themselves using

had is breath of fresh The ly they've a couple headlining a air. compar- snippets of drum and bass tech-

clubs. the to other bands gigs in Toronto Being on isons merely hint niques: sped up calypso/hip hop

CFNY disk is a little deceiving. As towards the actual sound of the beats, weird things that sound like

drummer Jason Lemaich, a Laurier band itself. The CD is not avail- with CD and yet problems your player

"we like able in electronic - graduate, puts it, are more stores, however, any squawks. Other tracks

material." This about the band Claymen MIX 99.9 is by no inquiries can be like the super mellow "Purrfect"

connotation addressed Three P.O. and the ambient of "The Claymen means a negative to Long Men, space jazz

Independent towards the band either. The band Box 29043, 125 Carlton Street, St. Afterlife" - instantaneously trans-

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It's been a while, since I've stumbled with few changes to the band's Dan Kerr of chilling out.

album The of the band is Don't this across an independent as make-up. name put one on to study.

not sexual it is The will have uplifting as what this Torontonian a reference; simply a first few listens you

term outfit has managed to compile. The made-up that has stuck over scratching your head as you try to

three members of the baud simply time. see the path that Porcini took to

identify themselves as Keel (bass Their music sounds like a cross reach this final product. Porcini

and vocals) Waleed (percussion and between The Barenaked Ladies, brings in so many layers of sound,

vocals) and Pete, (drums). The Grapes of Wrath and Hootie so many different takes on jazz,

credits The Don't be fooled by these and The Blowfish. CD as a your head will spin. Pleasantly.

though. The trio manages to weave whole is up and down thematically, It is possible to get a buzz off of

a variety of other instruments exploring such themes as life, love music. After all, "porcini" is a type of

throughout the CD, including accor- and the struggle of being a musi- mushroom. Think aboutit.

dion, saxophone and most notably, cian. The contrast between lead Andrew White

guitar. These additional sounds vocalists Peter Trcka and Tawgs Love, Pussycats & Carwrecks

of additional come forth from a host Salter is quite refreshing, and they Funki Porcini

musicians, who help make this complement each other's styles Ninja Tune

recording a true collective offering. quite well. From the opening vocal-rich Songs such as "In Time," "Dats Jez Musick," proclaims the ent track "The the final "Muscleman the Beach" and this album bro- Vinyard," to cut on cover of in a funky,

w&MM'- • ■' "John Heyns," the listener is "Again" (with its pedal steel guitar) ken-down hipster font. Jazz it is,

enveloped into what the b;ind does are the stand-outs on the album. though not in a Charles Mingus,

best: addressing serious and at The band also plays with a few dif- Satchmo kind of way. Porcini

times dismal ll'ents (lyrically) and ferent sounds that accent the music. shares more with the acid jazz tra-

use ert,_ yet somehow Managing to have the There is the of the keyboard, dition; the sound is reminiscent of Hard Cord end result, through their instrumen- which sounds vaguely like King groovers like Lou Donaldson or tation, come otif sounding positive. Apparatus, the afore mentioned Bobby Hutcherson.

An example includes "It Is What pedal steel guitar, and a mandolin. "Carwrecks" is the aural equiva-

It Is," which hints at the element of The music goes from rock to folk to lent of a devoted, full-grown

cause and effect and features clever

lines such as "that the family blood

is a bottle of poison, 1 wish you

would finally drop it." Another cut,

done with stylistic shadings of a

Hootie and the Blowfish song,

"What Is Hieir Reward" is a power- ful reminder of the fragility of free-

dom and the dlsposability of those

who fought the wars to earn it. ;;; ROBIN WHITTAKER Other ill :f|i:: highlights include the country | WJ|ipMnß|ip

clothes the door. "Mr. Me" (also country tinged). While this is a solid effort, the Eye Exams Arranged Wars. 8. The return of Star band, in order to grow further into We beat Leia's four- any competitor's coupons Finally: nun-buns are its own style, could benefit from a 50% Off Frames time of Details in feet wide again. single and permanent guitar player. at purchase. store, with 1 complete purchase 01 glasses this not take Still, does away from

91 K '" s, Nor h VVl,te rlo° 3. Cord • R ' cover stories. the trappings of this album which, Over 3000 in stock Start from $59 !, , &, „ But I in (King Bridgeport) digress. short, are a catchy blend of posi- Details store • Sat. Feb. 15/9" in Expires ______, tively charged tunes, well crafted 747-5657

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Exactly who's really scared of the

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theCord January 29, 1997 21 brain candy

Kevin Finbar THE BEAST

My seat was perpendicular to theothers. RCW A long line of weathered men sat silent at the bar

staring ahead at the house bottles. MAN Two boys perch on chairs One man's halffull, another'shalf WAX empty. talk the watching the television Poised on a in the Crystal Foss table comer. A good head the tender gave my guiness, Stuffed animals lie on the This was VII, the clock read the same. sam varteniuk floor, from the I caress away boys' capta- It was study time for many, I study differently. tion. pub That fella there could tell alot. The other day while whistling, 1 My fingers glide bumped into Parry, an old acquain- Lingering on your lips

Your Animals He sat there, hunchedback, wrinkled hands. tance of mine. ears alone. "Ah, standard and cordial Yonj- chest To his left, a new father with a young face. greeting lines the children state of well-being Your laugh disappear kept Which was the trough and which the peak? interest in general company of As I smooth them from beneath by the chatter of the motionless Ahh, peak for him, he ordered another. accompanied by symbolic gesture your

closed object in the corner. acceptance!" he ejaculated, punching eyes the floor shoulder. Your cheeks Beasts on are unno- me affectionately on the gaunt full and rounded ticed by the boys, "Positive reception of standard Become more the notice the television greeting and cordial interest with As I apply pressure boys

set. recapitulation," 1 returned. My hands molding you

to desire for the "Standard response recapitula- Suiting my day smiles tion and inquiry into occupations Your mouth slightly

to As I hand along chin over holiday period with regard guide my your

therein?" it with a manly We levels of pleasure derived Etching grace become The Woman man-at-arms he queried. Knowing that even as you

will "Non-committal response and You again change

of with You a chameleon mike adorjan children and spending time with a clever jibe at expense family are ideal be if it a affected coolness," I countered. Becoming an family more valued were like each of lovers The I feminism isn't call- And is this "Gales of derisive laughter!" he For your way see it, paying job? justified? woman's this cried amiably. "Abrupt termination of You are man ing for female rights, it's calling for Shouldn't 24-hour-a-day 'job' of every with Yet I know thatwhile time Is brief human rights. 'women's work' be valued for its conversation unsatisfactory my the in and excuse for so doing! Insistence on I receive joy owning I'm not talking about those vengeful own sake? disks! future interaction with extremists who advocate superiority I'm not talking about slapping on necessity of designing

like and undertone lack of intent to the creator to men in their 'eye-for-an-eye' ide- terms 'employment equity' indicating Being I from molten liquid ology. Those who fight for equality believing that this will actually will act upon suggestion!" shaped you look and Yet I know that will melt from All ofus here at the Arts Page in all social institutions have a hard- make things right. The structure "Knowing subtly patron- you my submissions. to frat- dreams department enjoy er battle to fight than they ever has to be changed. Not a movement izing agreement re-establish We & from ernization," 1 hummed. me with heat accept entry-level paper imagined. necessarily away capitalism Burning your but hi-tech submissions, has been made but of some of its "Parting niceties! Exeunt!" he Gliding in rivulets pen The progress that a restructuring vanish- To next flame in electronic format this century has been tremendous basic tenets. As an example, consid- called, rounding a corner and your disk email to the that Eire blind from To be reshaped on or for women's rights. Emancipated er way employers ing sight. with bemused Remolded [email protected], are from traditional gender roles they to their own specificity. One could "Shake of head

finished You man highly encouraged. have infiltrated the work place, have conduct a job search for a position reflection," 1 chuckled, and are my wax

that certain You are man. gained the right to vote, and to some required qualifications, whistling. every

state that the need 'not extent have liberated themselves but person

be the caretaker of from reliance on men for support. primary a young

to this in However, there is still much child'. Now is worded very

accomplish. The problem lies in the gender-neutral-politically-correct

liberated but that the fact that women have language it presupposes

themselves under the shadow of primary caretaker of a young child with men. I suggest that what they cur- can be either a female or male

define This is rently as equal rights are equal probability. unques- the Women rights that were created by men, for tionably not case. are

the and this men. Men had the power over primary kid-careers,

defining work roles and social hiring practice, however good-inten- biased. that norms during the industrial revolu- tioned, is By assuming a

for children tion. Though men thought that they person who has to care

due their has interests is were independent to ability other conflicting sup-

the role-conflict to bring home a wage they were porting theory. factions: hire who will really dependent on two They want to someone 1997 for them be dedicated to their and not rEBROftRY 15T their employers providing job ' with a wage, and their wives for have other committments. Who I """!!!• 1 supporting them at home. Raising might this be? Not women, who are

children, doing the laundry, cooking, now expected to take care of house-

cleaning, vacuuming, sexual func- work and paid work.

tions (for procreation and pleasure) We need to define what we value;

etc are not valued not because they what is important, and why we think

women's work but that certain of work are worth are defined as types

because they don't bring in an paying for and others not. A valid

is valu- in the would be that income. What pays money argument past

able; thus the mentality persists that housework doesn't create a solid

that value be greed is good. Now women want product a surplus can had: But the what men always socioeco- administered to. with

advent of the service nomic dependency. There is a industry people

with women wanti- are being paid not for producing but greater problem

that role con- for providing. Professors are paid ng to work in it creates I TO BIGGEST PMTT OF WIHTEB | for molecules flict and time management prob- vibrating air (some- of lems. Some women warriors man- times generating a lot heat).

and work full- It has been out by certain age to raise children pointed

Stress, individuals that if women time, but what are the costs? thinking

feel- ruled the would have for both people and a nagging world, they control and aren't to a full better over weapons ing that they able give and other social ills created effort to all of their responsibilites. poverty

a male dominated planet. I offer I understand that some women by IfoCTticketinformSionl find their that ifwomen ruled the world, there are working because they

out wouldn't be weapons to control I CALL 888-4Q9Q jobs rewarding and are living any J to their dreams. But wouldn't raising or poverty remedy.

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