The Cord Weekly (October 1, 1997)
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News Feature Entertainrhent Walking for Hangin' on Discovering a cure in in the Penderecki Waterloo Elora |J* Region %3p Gorge IO Quarfet 22 "The tie that binds since 1926" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1,1997 wlu StudentPublications the VOLUME XXXVIII • ISSUE EIGHT Cord Second halfcollapse Hawks Homecoming ends in 39-10 loss to Guelph MIKE MCKENNA Cord Sports "We have to execute. We can't miss tackles all day and turn the ball over five times and expect to beat a team like Guelph." These words from Head Football Coach Rick Zmich after his team fal- tered yet again in the second half. The Hawks fell 39-10 to the Guelph Gryphons, much to the dis- pleasure of the Homecoming crowd of over 3,000 at University Stadium on Saturday. With the loss, the Hawks sit at 1- 3, their playoff aspirations becoming more distant. Three teams now sit at 4-0, and the Hawks will need to overtake the 4th place Waterloo Warriors ifthey plan on being in the postseason this year. Scoring opened early Guelph opened the scoring early in the first quarter after some tough Hawk defense down low stalled the Gryphon drive at the 8 yard line. They were forced to settle for a Krystian Stringer field goal making it 3-0. The Hawks were able to take a KEENAN 7-3 lead after a blocked field goal set up a 53 yard pass and run play between Kevin Taylor and Brian SHAWN McClure, resulting in McClure's third touchdown of the season. PHOTO: Hawks defense falters offense ran only three plays. From "It felt great today, everyone was As for the injured Hawks: Allen, Wfii lead short-lived The Hawks defense - already there the Guelph offense took over clicking on offense. They [Laurier] Nowak and Millington will most like- The lead was short-lived, howev- facing the toughest offense in the and put the game out ofreach. are a good team and they showed it, ly return, but Melo may not be as er. On the next drive, some soft cov- league - found themselves in trouble Quarterback Nathan Body but we didn't take anything for fortunate after injuring his knee. erage and poor tackling allowed the when linebackers Craig Melo and hooked up with receiver Chris Eben granted. I'm just glad we won The defense will be bolstered by Gryphons an 82 yard drive. A 3 yard Rob Allen had to leave the game and then sored on a 1 yard run of today." the return of All-Canadian safety TD run by Johnathan Bonhert made because of injuries in the first half. his own, showing his ability to take Humble words form a Robbie Symons from a knee injury. it 10-7Guelph. Things didn't get any better in control of the game. Quarterback who threw for 323 As well, new faces Rich Messam From that point on things just the second half with linebacker "Body is an excellent yards by going 21 for 30: numbers (who was originally thought to be didn't seem to go the Hawks' way. A Andrew Nowak and defensive line- Quarterback and he showed that that move him ahead of his WLU eligible on Saturday) and Donnie Corey Grant fumble on the Guelph men Kojo Millington and Eric today," noted Guelph Head Coach, counterpart Taylor, in the race for Ruiz will be making their Golden 20 stalled another drive and put the Schwabb (who played tough all day Dan McNally. OUA passing supremacy. Hawk debuts. Hawks defense back on the field. up front and recorded his first sack "His ability, along with our offen- As for Taylor, Zmich noted "He This is music to Zmich's ears as "I've said it before and I'll say it of the season) getting banged up sive line - that is so big and able to still passed for almost 250 yards. He the Hawks look to make a run for again - you have to hold on to the and having to leave the game. wear down the opponents defense - still has the ability and he will help the playoSs. football. That was a key point in the "Our defense was battered all allowed us to take over in the sec- us move forward." ball game and to lose the ball in that day but those guys played their ond half." area hurt the offense," noted Zmich hearts out. You saw what our Zmich echoed these comments Hawks must beat U of T Inside in reference to the first of what defense can do in the first half," by saying: "They have an excellent Move forward they must this would be five turnovers. noted Defensive Co-ordinator Gary offensive line: they try to wear peo- Saturday. The University of Toronto News 2 Those turnovers resulted in 13 Jefferies. "I have to be proud of the ple down and wait for them to make Varsity Blues will be in town, fresh International.. — 7 Guelph points, including the capper effort from those guys today. They mistakes and you saw what hap- off their stunning upset of the Opinion . — 8 ofthe day, a 72 yard interception TD never quit." pened today. Waterloo Warriors. Studentlife H for Guelph DB Matt Hammer in the "Their game plan worked. We Saturday is a game the Hawks ■ 16 quarter. Gryphons over had to play a solid 60 minutes must to keep their playoff Feature fourth take of win hopes .18 A Scott O'Hara field goal in the As the second half rolled on football and we didn't. That is why alive. Sports.... second quarter drew the Hawks Guelph just got tougher on both they were so effective." "They all become must wins Entertainment. .22 even at 10-10, but from there on in sides of the ball, especially in the As for Body, he took the modest from now on. We still want to go 5- Arts 27 it was all Guelph. third quarter when the Hawk route after a career day on the field. 3," said Zmich. Oassj&eds.. — .28 CORD NEWS WLUSU pays tribute to Dean Nichols A building by any other name... ? FARRAH ESMAIL CINDY CHOI CordNews CordNews On Saturday, September 27, students and fac- The "Student Union Building" (SUB) now ulty paid tribute to Fred Nichols. The Student bears the name "Fred Nichols Campus Union Building was renamed the Fred Nichols Centre." Campus Centre in his honour. The renaming of the SUB was an act of Fred Nichols, known affectionately as endearment towards Fred Nichols, Laurier's 'Deano,' retired this past July after 35 years as Dean of Students from 1963-1997. However, the Dean ofStudents. concerns have been raised by some students In honour of his years of work, WLUSU because the decision on what to rename the lobbied last year to have the Student Union building was a "quiet issue." Building renamed after him. Students want to know why they didn't "Deano has been a huge influence over have any input in the renaming of the build- student life and culture," said Joel Lynn, ing. Associate to the Dean of Students. "Finally stu- According to Joel Lynn, former Students' dents have the opportunity to recognize his Union President, students were informed, accomplishments by naming the Student unofficially, through the Cord's coverage of Union Building in his honour." the issue. Among many of his outstanding accom- PHOTO Student "input was always welcome," plishments, Nichols has been internationally RLE says Joel, but was never asked for. Why? recognized by the World University Service of It was assumed, according to Lynn, that President, and Dawson, Operations Canada, an organization dedicated to helping Joel Lynn, former WLUSU: Dan WLUSU Business there was no need to officially ask for stu- international refugee students. Nichols Manager; last spring after the announcement of the "new" Nichols Campus Centre dent's opinions because no students spoke brought refugee students to Laurier, set up a against the renaming. fund for them, and then worked closely with Student Union Building, his legacy wall be a simple, "Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you." However, you can not speak out against each of them. remembered." Nichols plans to remain on campus where an issue of which you are not aware. Many "The naming of the building can only do When asked to comment on the ceremony, he will be an ambassador for the University, students I have spoken to felt they were not partial justice to what he has done for stu- Nichols said, "1 can't think of any greater trib- as well as volunteering in the Alumni Office. adequately informed of the issues.. dents," said Bruce Dorland, chairperson of the ute." In his acceptance speech he could not Nichols and his wife Marlene will tour across One second year student said, "I didn't WLUSU Board of Directors. "By renaming the express his gratitude enough and ended with the country meeting other alumni members. hear anything about it. They should have told us." A third year student said, "I have no objections to the SUB being renamed after Fred Nichols since he was a great Dean of The Laurier community Students. However, it was inexcusable for those involved to not approach the students directly about it." This view was held by the majority of the students with whom 1 spoke. Lack of com- celebrates coming home munication, not the renaming of the building is the issue. The idea that Fred Nichols deserved this honour is not in dispute, stu- dents are concerned with the idea that stu- dents need not be consulted in decisions that affect everyone.