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October Thursday, 15, 1998 Volume 3 9 issue 10

Colours of our

community

JILL KLEPACKI Triangle has a wealth of artists and also on the clay road of hard snow." His

a community active in artistic events. artistic training at Sheridan College

Is Kitchener-Waterloo an artistic commu- Two of the community artists fea- enabled him to develop his skills and

nity? Evidently so. The 6th biannual tured at the show, Doreen Schaub and become the fine artist he is today. The

of show and sale contributed the "Colours Art" proves Diane Burkholder, volunteered their pieces he to show are

K-W's competence in the world of art. time at the show on Saturday and evidently influenced by his first nation

Running from October 9th to explained that "of all the different heritage, depicting the spiritual qualities

October 25th, "Colours of Art" at the places [they've] been to, K-W's art scene of Canada's nature and wildlife.

Waterloo Community Arts Centre fea- is the most prolific." WCAC's slogan, "Encouraging cre-

tures from water- Of have in isn't talk. 150 pieces, ranging course, it helps to a sympa- ativity our community", just

colour to thetic locale. has installed sculpture, by 54 community Some years ago, the city The arts centre just a artists. Admission is free and the exhibi- donated level and The Button Factory to serve as wheelchair ramp for its main

is the and WCAC artist in the tion priceless. new WCAC, in 1994 the a quadriplegic community

for the Mary Sopko, programmer elected 64 volunateer board members. does painting by mouth workshops on

Arts Centre four in Waterloo Community Just years later 1998, the WCAC the main floor of the centre. The

that the for has members. (WCAC), explains turn out over 400 And this active Waterloo Community Arts Centre is now

this season's of Art" show has doesn't feature visual for "Colours centre just arts. accessible everyone to pursue their

would been "very good". And who Dance and yoga classes are held at the own creativity or to enjoy the creativity

question why? The show boasts a wel- centre as well as many coffee houses of others.

the coming atmosphere, offering a bright over year. The WCAC also hosts art classes for

and classical Other businesses in open gallery, background uptown the young and old and the amateurs

and music, 25 cent cups of freshly Waterloo have also participated in the and professionals alike. Community

brewed Java...not to mention some event. Stores like The Paper Tree, Kettle artists hold workshops each Saturday

works of art. wall of pretty impressive A Creek, Magic Mountain, MGM and from 9:30 to 3:30 pm until January. The

floral brilliantly-coloured water-colours 10,000 Villages have lent out their store public is invited to leam "The Basics of

from the of the gleams right side room windows for the art show, exhibiting Silk Painting" or "The Joy of Yin &

while and artwork. Achieve Contrast" MARTYN sculptures photographs Yang—How to or

the accentuate left side. Painted silk, Perhaps some of the most intrigu- even "Pixels and Petals in Watercolour". LUKE wood and oil the carvings, monoprints ing pieces at art show were created For between 25 and 30 dollars one can

show shows and Waterloo before October paintings also entice the art by an Ojibway artist named Rene spend an entire day participating in sales. Uptown 25th

patrons. Meshake. For September and October, WCAC activities, guided by experienced Don't forget to watch for the and experience the creativity K-W has

When asked about the Waterloo artists who Meshake has been the WCAC's resident instructors. Community Arts Centre in the to offer. Bring your 25 cents for a cup of

contributed this pieces to show, Sopko artist. Born in Nakira, Ontario, Everyone can be involved with the future. Sopko tells of a millennium pro- coffee and saunter around the second

the artists explains that from 18 Meshake's childhood influenced WCAC. The of ject that the arts centre is on floor of the range was by cost membership is 15 working building, viewing impressive

to in and are all members of his oral traditions and dollars and includes that will forms of and eclectic of 75 age grandmother's per year it many highlight many art pieces art, listening to

the WCAC. Some of the artists teach his visits and benefits. and visual the classical music and chat- art to hunting game reserves. Members of the WCAC receive including music, dance, art. soothing at the others mentions So down Button with artists in centre, are students, but Meshake that he was always discounts for art classes and are also come to The ting local participating all agree on one thing: the Golden "compelled to draw fish and animals eligible to participate in the centre's art Factory at 25 Regina Street South, "The Colours of Art."

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are then as the occurred. qualified sent when shooting receive Beginning next week, 20 English stu- tutors and a The shooting follows debate over a

dents from both Wilfrid Laurier certificate that is recog- law that lowered the mini- new provincial and the University of Waterloo nized by all Literacy for a license University mum age acquiring hunting in will be volunteering their time as tutors Councils Canada. from 15 to 12. The Laubach when they participate in a literacy pro- Way

to Read is the gram at University Heights Secondary Program Welfare cuts School. main element that the

started volunteers use help The program, at University to for homeless Heights by Laurie Charlesworth, head of the students. How- also use a Special Education, matches volunteers ever, they According to Social Services Minister Janet with students in the school's Life Skills computer program Ecker, Ontario's homeless people will In order to a stu- called Auto Skills. This program. get volunteer, actually be helped by the government's dents must be referred by a teacher. is a phonics based cuts to welfare rates. Skills that The students in the Life pro- computer program "I do not believe that our welfare poli- those students with allows for the gram are special mastery cies are contributing [to homelessnessj," needs. Their reading levels are below of sound and letters. It said Ecket "In feet, our welfare policies are from below is a tool average. Levels range grade good to get more people off welfare and into getting level with the students involved 1 to approximately a grade 5 paying jobs YAN Auto Skills is much the average being grade 3. as Toronto councillor Jack Layton dis- like where "Aside from teaching basic literacy, a game stu- to agrees, saying, 'they're going keep the Life Skills teaches the stu- dents to beat their MICHELLE program try the doing this for as long as they can get dents to become more independent," previous scores. that homelessness is the The overall for the is message out twice a week. The will continue goal program said Charlesworth. During the tutoring sessions, the program fault of the homeless themselves." through to April and perhaps even until to improve the reading level of every They are taught interpersonal com- school's resource staff are closely increase in Welfare rates in Ontario are 16per cent June. student involved. Any read- munication skills, personal skills such as involved. The resource staff look for higher than the nationalaverage and have It is important that the volunteers be ing capability is considered an achieve- hygiene and they gain work experience locations for the pairs of tutors and stu- been cut by 21.6 per cent since the Tory committed. It is often difficult for the stu- ment. from work placements with the hopes dents to work, and they communicate elected in it Next in to government was 1995. dents to start the program and takes year, addition the literacy that they will be employed after high with the volunteers through journals. Chartesworth would like time for them to become comfortable program, to see school. They are also there to listen to concerns with their tutor. Switching tutors at a that focuses on that arise. numeracy program In order to qualify to work as litera- might Basically, they offer Science some point in the is not bene- math skills. Chariesworth also to five their overall the in program hopes money cy tutors, volunteers must complete support to tutors any She feels that ficial to the students. see the program expand. that that can. three-hour training sessions are way they is of Katherine Ludwig, a second year the program definitely capable will start after each sweepstakes held by the Literary Council of Kitchener- The program stu- honours student, sees the due to the large than dozen universities will be dent matched with is English pro- expansion response Mote a Waterloo over two week period. is a tutor. It impor-

as an to help others. from volunteers. from the Canadian of consider the matches gram opportunity receiving money The volunteers, the majority tant to carefully as "It's The called for 20 is a good way to give something literacy program Foundation for innovation to rejuvenate which come from Laurier, are trained the one on one aspect key to the pro- said. "I take able to volunteers and 35 to 40 said back," Ludwig being people buildings and scientific equipment. using the Laubach Way to Read gram, Charlesworth. interest. read and write for it's hard to an which is of the will granted, expressed The funding, part a $2 bil- Program. This is the adult literacy pro- Hopefully, program get believe others can't. want to oth- "The is the I help response was overwhelming," lion science sweepstakes, first gram used by the Literacy Council. underway on October 19. The tutors will ers love [reading and writing] as much said Chariesworth. "It was encouraging installment in a four-year campaign to After completing the training ses- then work with students for one hour, as I do." and exciting." reverse Canada's scientific brain drain.

While the winners have not yet been

announced, the University of Toronto is a leading contender for grants. Day ofAction downsized

"I with KATHERINE HARDING Laurier to UW where a rally was events, including a roundtable on was really disappointed

No Viagra at to be held. and a that what happened last for the Vatican going campus democracy rally year

"We The Vatican Pharmacy, considered Rome's Just days before a planned silent "I'm disappointed with the level coincided with the Canadian Day of Action," said Harris.

said Federation Students slow the draw I was best because march to mark the student of of communication of were on ... it stocks many medicines Day by UW," (CFS) Days had under- of this looking forward not available in Italy, will not be selling the Action on Oct. 16, WLU Students' Harris. "I thought we an Action

Union (WLUSU) main the of what to week. to doing some- anti-impotence dtug Viagra. partner, standing was coming

The of Waterloo Federation of fruition . . . this has been in the Plan B this pharmacy is run by priests of a University Tire OS thing year." in religious order dedicated to health care Students (Feds) pulled their sup- works for over a month." WLUSU, lieu Cunningham is

and UW's student of the march, is also for- is opento the general public. port. government of Action looking WLUSU executives, President decided to withdraw their support now planning to Hay ward to Friday's

Vice- the Gareth Cunningham and for event early last week. The hold an event in planned event.

President: the often "The CFS of Nobel winners Student Activites Chetan Feds, who were also organizing the support of so Day

told UW Fed event with other UW student of Action in Action so often Five scientists from U.S. universities Bhanot, were by a rep- Day a becomes of resentative of the development at groups, including Waterloo Public the Nichols Cam- bernniec a day received Nobel prizes for work in quantum Interest Centre said and an Ontario Undergraduate Student Research Group (WPIRG) pus Quad reaction," physics chemistry on Tuesday. Unite Action Alliance (OUSA) Steering Commit- and Student Power on October 16 Cunningham. Physicists Robert Laughlin, Daniel Tsui, day of "Students and tee at (SUPA), could from 11:00 a.m. to are en- Horst Stotmer wilt share $970,000 in meeting Brock University not agree on 1:00 p.m. couraged to pro- prize money for their work on how elec- last and "It will be i I® test the current trons behave in magnetic fields, Their dis- Friday. parameters a

coveries "This is a sur- "If we objectives of the day of information scenario facing are significant for the miniaturiza- just WLUSU President prise to me about events. and learning," students, so tion of electronic products. yet

the march we "All kinds of said Harris. "We Sareth little is done to Walter Kohn and John Pople will also ... sit back with Cunttingfiam

share were under the issues came up, will be passing properly educate $970,000 for making it possible to

model impression that it at the meetings, stats out on our students be- new chemicals in a computer as an placards, alternative was still on," said like the ability to what's going on . . . students are fore they're sent to boisterous ral- to chemical experiments. Cunningham on nothing will control the ev- now footing half the cost of going lies." Friday. "We'll have ents," said Fed to university and they need to "I'd rather show the public and

alter what students real- Industry award to we done." Vice-President: know that." the government that are to do get "We time going Education Robin are taking out to edu- ly are educated citizens," Wardrop Engineering Inc., was given the now on our cam- Stewart. "We cate Laurier and even if we only Cunningham added. "We need to Harry H. Edwards Award for industry ¥P: University pus." wanted have educate hundred students the show more and show Advancement to a responsibility on October 8 for the engi- WLUSU Vice- a clearly focused event will still be a success," Harris through dealing with our current neering of Manitoba's Taylor Bridge. Affairs President: Univer- sit The event, where we said. "If we just back with plac- situation, and offering real solu- bridge is one of Canada's few to Scott Harris sity Affairs Scott made sure that will done tions." indude ards, nothing get ... we composite material reinforcements Harris is we were want to offer solutions to the massive and a fibre disap- lobby- gov- Deregulation and optic structural sensing system for pointed the event ing only on edu- ernment." tuition fee hikes will be discussed remote monitoring. is not going ahead as scheduled. cation related issues." Harris hopes the event will with key note addresses scheduled : Opened a year ago, it is the world's students from OUSA the Feds decision students take the longest Originally, Despite to encourage to on by the Executive Director of OUSA span bridge using advanced member West- their and SUPA schools, including pull support, WPIRG responsibility of making the gov- Andrew Boggs, Cunningham, and materials Instead of steel girders. ern, were going to march from continued with their Week of Action ernment accountable. Harris.

October 15,1998 | 3 n

Greeks officially

endorsed?

ASAD KIYANI nizing them as the next step."

While admits that there Binding are,

have and Greek societies, the local fraternities and been, will probably continue

sororities, have long been separate from to be various chapters and individual

the university. However, there is a new fraternal members who wreak havoc,

movement to have these organizations that is not a concern at Lautier.

officially recognized as Campus Clubs, Some important members of the

debate in the school. administration and sparking faculty agree.

The movement to officially recognize According to University President Robert

McMaster the the groups comes as the Rosehart, school has had a long his-

Senate its University faces an appeal to tory of "de-facto recognition" and so the

policy of not recognizing fraternities and step to official recognition would not be

sororities. A of group fraternity support- a remarkably large one.

ers is trying to establish a chapter of a Former liaison David McMurray, Dean

co-ed fraternity at McMaster and is of Students, feels that WLU has a unique

appealing the university policy on the relationship with the Greek societies

basis that it discriminates against frater- because the school has "always been

nities and sororities. aware of their existence and involve-

The university's Anti-Discriminatory ment" and he feels that such recognition

Policy uses the Ontario Human Rights is not an inappropriate step.

Code basis. If as its According to recognition were granted as cam-

McMaster the are discrimi- clubs, then each would Grab your backpack. organizations pus society natory because they admit either men- receive funding from Campus Clubs.

only or women-only. However, the This money is allocated from Campus

Ontario Human Rights Commission Clubs on a need-basis.

states that fraternal The Greek Council, groups are special The Ontario according to interest organiza- Campus Clubs

tions. Humai rarely, if ever, needs Righto situa- Therefore, they money. This

can legally admit tion would Commission pre- men or women-only, dictably extend to *ee the world. and since McMaster the individual fra- also incorporates the slates that ternities and sorori-

exceptions listed in ties themselves.

the Code, the univer- fraternal While the amount refuse of sity cannot money a club I2TRAVELCIIIS recognition on that MMif* am needs fluctuates basis. annually, the differ-

is STUJziaI A\AA The matter still ence to Campus I l?As)e\ interest Cx^&ns under consideration, sped* Clubs in terms of

but relates to the sit- . g _ _ total distributed % Student Union Building, 886-8228 uation here at OfJptlMOflS would be negligible & Owned and operated by the Canadian Federation of Students Laurier, where several because the Greek

individuals from both within and outside Council already is a club.

of the university have pushed for official Students don't seem to be greatly

recognition. This move is significant opposed to the move.

because more than five-percent of the "As long as they don't take away

student body is involved in the Greek funding from other clubs [and] abide by 4*4 system. the rules of Campus Clubs, I don't see a Chris Pehlke, the Acting President of problem," said Greg Walker, a third year

the Greek Council, says that the Honours Economics student.

McMaster appeal is important because "It doesn't make a difference to me

"...it does affect WLU and WLUSU rules if they become a club or stay as a [inde-

that would be violation of the end in Human pendent] fraternity...but it may up

Code." " said Mike Rights restricting them later on,

The Greek around second organizations Hodgson, a year Honours

Slippers. Laurier have to date been under the Business student.

umbrella of the Greek Council, which Greek societies in general have been

receives funding from the school a a bad in IX Vl:: as given name some quarters ,--h campus club. (because of hazing and other induction

the The liaison between two groups rituals and generally disorderly behav-

was the Dean of Students, but the uni- ior). While this behavior does not rep-

versity now has a newly appointed resent every fraternity or sorority, it does

Associate Dean of Greek Life. Dr. Fred cast them in a bad light.

Binding, a Psychology professor and fra- The only serious charge that can be

ternity member since his undergraduate laid against all fraternities and sororities

in the liaison do days Manitoba, is new offi- is that they are sexist and therefore

cer, and he personally thinks official not deserve to be affiliated with the uni-

recognition would be a good idea. versity. However, the results of the

"I find that the fraternities and soror- McMaster appeal will surely have reper-

ities here, for the most part, have posi- cussions throughout Ontario universi-

said tive goals," Binding. "I see recog- ties.

FRAT STATS

Chi Sigma : international fraternity established in 1855, at laurier since 1988,

35 members, membership dues: $400, fraternity house on Albert St.

in Alpha Omega sorority established 1993 at laurier, 20 members, mem-

bership dues: $220, no sorority house

P\ Kappa Alpha international fraternity established in 1868, at Laurier in Waterloo at Exclusively since 1996, 48 members, membership dues: $400. fraternity house on Albert St. CIiAQC O">

Weber Street N. Delta 133 746.4983 Gamma international female fraternity established in 1873. at Laurier

since 1991, 43 members, membership dues: $270, fraternity house on Albert St.

October 4 15,1998 n

Board Report

a minute? Can you spare Quorum question quashed quite quickly

MUIR and trademarks KIYANI had discussed with the Board. KATHERINE HARDING & JAMES of the Students' Union. ASAD was progressing. He proposal to

The board the The of engaged in a lengthy dis- SP volunteers how they view corpo- University Calgary annually

of Last Thursday's meeting was a deluge cussion regarding this recommendation. The October Bth meeting of the Student ration and its future goals. He also men- hosts the Canadian Independent

concerned with National Students Awards administrative rhetoric It outlined a procedure by which all Union Publications Board just barely took tioned the new, advance-screening pro- Journalism

of installed for conference. The the ratification of a plethora minutes. trademarks, including profit center logos, place. Several members were absent cedure that will be every conference lasts four

of the be will have and has from The pace meeting proved too will subject to an application proce- from the meeting because of meeting's agenda and that he days guest speakers the

much for ex-officio member and Student dure for use. Thanksgiving. This caused an unusual posted the ads for the new Public upper echelons of the industry as well as

October of Publications President, Steve Metzger as Director Trevor Strassburger was con- situation in which the Board would be Relations Coordinator on Friday a number workshops and seminars.

in and misuse maintain The Cord best earned he drifted cemed over unable to quorum—that is, 9- won Feature, sec- out of conscious- *1 dovrt want of the Students' they would not have enough voting In financial terms, he presented a ond place in the overall design category, Union and had win ness. logo. members present. cheaper way to mail out the bulk letters thpn-EIC Katherine Harding

Fortunately, "I don't want just To get around this obstacle, Vice- (that mainly occur with the ordering of the "Future Star of Canada" award.

Harris Metzger's slumber just anyone anyone using the President: Finance Mike Blake was the Keystone) and, in happier terms, he asked that the Board allocate

provided much logos especially when installed as Chair of the Board, allowing announced that the Student Activity the funds to allow him to attend and

the in needed comic relief using they're running Brian Carey to take his place and vote. Council fees that SP had received were represent WLUSP. When asked for his Blake than Blake that such for the beleagured elections," said After his installment, continued $2000 more had been budgeted opinion, said a request

"I the directors as they logos.** Strassburger. don't with meeting. for. was not a problem. it be left The reached the moved the item "I think it's said Blake. plodded through want to up meeting quickly Metzger on to next a good idea,"

WLUSU BOD Mrector Steve the financial the minute-laden to the discretion of report of President Metzger, who on agenda. Previously, Board mem- "Everyone knows our position."

agenda. one person (Chief appeared well rested from his at the bers had been presented with the new Harris' proposal, despite lacking the Trevor Stassbuiger nap Constitutional Returning Officer)." Students' Union Board meeting. First on Operating Procedures Agreement that pomp, splendor, and overall enthusiasm

the had Operational Devel- "Using the logo is the list was scheduling of interview been negotiated with the University. of the President's, was approved with

opment (COD) Chair Wes Fern's brought just showing pride in the organization," slots, followed by the announcement As there were no questions or concerns $700 being allocated to cover his

a number of recommendations to the commented Director Sam Corbey. board members will soon have mailbox- raised, Metzger predicted that the new expenses. Harris promised to submit a

board from his committee. Fern's also introduced three policy es. Metzger also stated his intention to Agreement would be signed shortly. report upon his return.

All passed without much fanfare revisions the board is working on. review the new Elections Council policy. Following Metzger's stunning display, Following the acceptance of the propos-

a recommendation that would Revisions elections and his was the review of Editor-in-Chief of the the Board except to committee, Next on report Ben Harris, Cord, al, passed a motion to go in-

create a new policy on the use of logos financial policies will be forthcoming. how the Strategic Planning (SP) initiative attempted to keep pace with his own camera.

The changing face ofWLU McMaster joins OUSA

KATHERINE HARDING External Affairs Burke Christian. "They BETH MULLEN The plan focuses on not only the the current residences, the purchase of weren't supportive of some our initia- immediate and obvious needs of the the University Place building, apartment student like McMaster's government unani- tives a province-wide petition on Approved by the Board of Governors on university, such as improvements to the improvements to the existing instructor mously voted to join the Ontario tuition." the Laurier of the Peters and the Athletic May 26, Future, Building Complex, evaluation process, special 1998-99 bud- Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) Christian commented that McMaster

- is University Plan 1998 2003, an exten- but also outlines changes that will get funding for library acquisitions, and on Wednesday. was also dissatisfied with CFS's plan to sive plan currently in place outlining upgrading the administrative software McMaster will join the student lobby increase membership fees and their and recommendations intended actions system are aspects of the plan currently associate 1 do feel group as an member for a internal organization turmoil. build the foundation of to upon our uni- in effect. one-year term. Currently five Ontario uni- "They are no longer effective in lob- versity dating back to its beginning in Future aims for the university that Lauder is versity student governments belong to bying," he said. 1911. include: pursuing the possibility of a the student organization, including Lauder's McMaster's government rep- Dr. Bob Rosehart felt it to be a per- Ph.D. program in Social Work and in Students' Union. resents 12,500 undergraduate students. fect time to "take a holistic approach and Business and Economics, reviewing the talks with be very strong McMaster began OUSA "We are very happy to working create a comprehensive five year plan" faculty structure of Arts and Science, revi- last spring after they left the Canadian alongside with another institution and composed of the many different ideas This sions to the dated WLU Act, seeking $5.4 already. Federation of Students (CFS). group of students," said WLU Students' and for Laurier's future that suggestions million in funding for major building ren- "[CFS] couldn't effectively represent Union President Gareth Cunningham. have surfaced in the past few years. ovations, and investment in nearby wil mate our needs," said McMaster's student "McMaster brings a lot of good ideas "I plan do feel that Laurier is very strong properties and expanding the current government Assistant Vice-President: and more strength to the organization." said already," Rosehart, "but this plan parking capacity. will make our our good institution better." good As these large-scale changes begin

The Vision of the plan includes to take shape within the university the efforts to institution preserve Lauriefs tradition and small, distinct community atmosphere reputation as a small with a which students university attracts so many to

"strong sense of and "a dis- better/* community" Laurier becomes a concern. Rosehart tinct commitment to which teaching" ensures that, "even if it means increas- WLU Dr. "provides an environment that fosters President ing cut-offs, we will use whatever we

well personal growth as as the develop- have to to maintain size and Robert Rosehart use our rep- of excellence." ment utable community atmosphere."

six There are inclusive themes that Frank Millerd, University Secretariat, address all the proposed improvements: improve the University on a long-term also said that despite the major changes Princess Cinema academic and basis. in the the programs, organization future, University will remain a structure, information technology, gover- Several of the plan's initiatives have "student focused institution." nance, the physical campus, and already taken place within the past six

and resources accountability. months. Changes to the gender mix in

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October 15,1998 | 5 Opinion

Teacher's union screws kids

Rashback. It October of and friends think that like theCord was 1995 my as people; they allow us a multitude of choices, However, I something stan- school in is and I, who made up our high prom com- and some sense of direction once" we leave high dardized testing schools long overdue.

about three back extracurric- Teachers should without doubt be "Nowavailableswallowtocapsule in easy form" mittee, spent days transforming the school. If you remember to that absolutely, a

school into a tomb for what their high gymnasium of fright and ular activities form you filled out for your appli- responsible they are teaching stu-

works gore in the spirit of Halloween fundraising. One cation for attending this university, even the uni- dents. If someone who in a factory is not

WLUSP demanded that of woman even we give her money versity realizes how important these things are. reaching their quota product, they are pun- A Wilfrid Laurier Student Publication University back because should be different it was "too scary," and we should- Why then, is there not more of an outrage ished. Why it any for teach- University Avenue West, 75 n't have let her bring her small children inside. when the teacher's union holds these extracurric- ers, simply because their product is mental, and Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 This event raised nearly eight hundred dollars ular rights hostage in hopes of keeping their own not physical? (519) 884-0710 ext. 3564 for and claim that the teacher strike earlier this our prom, along with the numerous bar- situation unchanged? It is appalling. The Fax: (519) 883-0873 becues for the students is so far from the and car washes we did for fundraising, I realize that these teacher negotiations bare- year was all Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 in we were left with to There affect in Laurier but truth it is There was nothing their spend- e-mail: [email protected] money spare. was one ly us our community, upon funny. that took for weeks outside of the classroom that wvwv.wlusp.on.ca/TheCord/ thing we granted in this equation, ing two and students whatsoever. it was the teacher supervision necessary for The teacher's benifited any in any way As work us to run these events. it is, high school teachers don't nearly as

three hours normal as even Now, years later, my younger sister is union holds many in a day grade head I'm MC Hammer. Don't leave me to the of the prom committee. Following in our school teachers.

footsteps, she's been planning her fundraising Perhaps these views are terribly old-fash- die in a ditch. extracurricular from of events for months, and was looking forward to ioned, but I come a long line hard-work- MC in ditch Hammer, dying a of do. These collaborating with other students so that funds «• »- - * ing people, as I'm sure many you

a non-issue when atifvnies are who worked not to earn would be it came to planning hostage people just money, and their the prom. but worked to earn keep jobs, many

well hours Editorial Board She has run into an absolutely ludicrous snag reconsideration, I think that we at Laurier let which had them working over forty a

in this plan, however. The haunted house, which entirely too many issues us by in light of our week to do so. Editor-in-Chief Benedict J. Harris pass

was such a raiser for laziness. am also of this. If some of the teachers have felt that they are Opinion Editor R.W. Hickey big money my generation, egocentric I guilty

of the of outdat- than deserve for their News Editor Patricia Lancia cannot happen this year because new However, the politics Ontario's terribly getting less sympathy they

is Associate News Editor James Muir teacher union rules which don't allow any of the ed high school system have gone relatively "cause," perhaps these are the reasons why. It

Entertainment Editor Tim Durkin of feel for who has teachers to stay after school for extracurricular untouched throughout years cutbacks and sys- hard to compassion someone Associate Entertainment Editor Dumbielle Fielder activities. tem revamping in other areas of the society. It is taken for granted what they have until it has Editor JeffSchouela Sports five with- The deserve Imagine going through those years not right. been challenged. students don't to Associate Sports Editor Michael Kostoff school suffer out having played a sport, attending a For once, our government has pulled on their because you feel betrayed. I don't think Feature Editor Tony Tsai least had boots and waded into which that the in this situation is to feel. dance, going to the prom, or at having a stagnant pool betrayal yours Student Life Editor Janette Roy needed but if for the option to do so. For me, that is an image I cleaning, has stayed dirty only International Editor Oliver Martin couldn't bare to imagine. Yes, I think that the the magnitude of the dirt which has accumulat- SARAH SCHIEFER Arts Page Editor Chadwick C Dietrich of can't about all the PRODUCTION MANAGER Production Manager Sarah Schiefer academics high school are terribly important, ed. ! say as I am overjoyed

but the extracurricular events are just as impor- changes which they are suggesting, for example, The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of die of Cord Staff, the edito- tant, if not moreso. their attack on the Arts. Hell, I'm an English major author, and do not reflect those The The Cord Online rial board, or WLUSP. These are the events that shape who we are who lives with three Music majors.

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seekers I must that worried Canadian tax the latest issue of the Cord, I was happy to notice Katherine Harding Tricia Granville say pay- articles written Wendy Li Sarah Ridley Right Perspective ers should consider themselves lucky that the that there were on something I PSAC is this issue back about: Greek life at Laurier. As Meagan Ross Harpreet Mandur not dragging to the 1977 knew very little the

Copy Editors vacant about of the Canadian Human Rights Act which read the realized that 2 of the articles wrong pay passage I paper, I 3 Smith Peters Krissy Angela required men and women doing the same work to written were based mainly on opinion. Sarah Vemon Kristina Spence PSAC is equity receive the same pay. Instead the only Hoping to learn some of what Greek clubs do for back PSAC found somewhat fighting pay equity to 1985. Also, on campus, I a disturbing sen-

Student choose have not received a raise since that read, "The reason so , employees 1991 tence why many Publications Staff Dear Editor, entitled though they are by union agreement to to join a fraternity (or a church, or a fan club, or In a recent issue of The Cord dedicated a col- Photo Luke you Manager Martyn that it one. something else equally frivolous) is requires how Systems Administrator Bort umn to incredibly wrong pay equity was for

confess that - fee." In conclusion of my letter I must so little of them except for a hefty initiation the Service of Advertising Manager Angela Foster Public Alliance Canada (PSAC). I am I do have a personal bias toward this issue Being a Christian who goes to church on a reg- Ad Sales Representatives vacant not sure where Chris Schafer dug up his so-called battle ular found this be offen- because my mother is in this along with basis, I statement to more Ad Production he is Manager Jen Robejts facts but I must say that a little more than other eligible PSAC employee. Even though sive than a point of truth and fact. To set the Ad Production Assistants Kipfer every Jason slightly misinformed. she correction of to like is a Melissa Bien may be entitled to a pay up record straight, I would to say that church First of all, Mr. Schafer was annoyed at PSAC the fami- for Public Relations Coordinator vacant $30,000 I have to consider fact that my place where one can go free of charge as long "female" employees for going after a correction in combined of civil ly lives on the salary two ser- as he or she would like to attend. Administration payment that he feared would eat up Paul Martin's vants, my mother's salary being less than $25,000 It is a place where people learn about them- $5.8 billion surplus. Mr. Schafer must realize that President Sleepy selves and their with God and how Metzger per year. relationship to there are also besides these women from VP: Finance Blake men, Michael ask that time back for So, Mr. Schafer, I you next you give to the people in the community. As the that a correction Board of Directors Holly Wagg "pink ghettoes," are seeking feel like writing an article please get the facts being a frivolous experience, I have yet to experi- Sue Portelance Brian Carey in payment. Paul Martin's surplus is not threatened have lost of that of church. straight. You not any your money ence aspect the Michelle MacDonald John Damanis by the PSAC because they do not intend to touch had the network whereas these people have not even For me, church is a of support in a Melissa Csikasz the $5.8 billion. available lose. world down money to that is quickly cutting personal con- Secondly, Mr. Schafer feared that his hard- tact; but ifs where can The Cord will not print anything that is racist, sexist or homophobic in nature, as more importantly, a place I earned and now collected tax dollars would be deemed by the staff as a voting body. The Cord wilt not print anything in violation Jennifer Gould develop a real and vital relationship with a Living rates of its Code of Ethics, outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cord are flaw in subscription spent on repaying these civil servants. The for addresses within Canada. The Cord is CanWeb God. S20.00 per term printed by Mr. Schafer's is found in the fact that he Printing. All commentary is strictly the opinion of the writer and does notnecessar- thinking I'll let the participants of the Greek clubs be the ily reflect that of the Cord staff, the editorial board, or WLU Student Publications. aside does not realize that there was money put Church not judge of their frivolousness. My only hope is that for pay equity for many years but was never given Contributors people don't see Christianity as an attempt to grab the out. This money is now depleted because gov- Melissa Benner, Beth Mullen, Amy Neufeld, Kristina frivolous money from the poor and helpless people who ernment has used it to fight its own employees in Grubisic, Brian Geiger, Brad Fetter, Karen Stegenga, must be "initiated" to be part of the group. this battle. It is necessary to note that if the gov- Mike McKenna, PitaTyme, and the entire Mr. Goudas would owed the Dear Editor, ernment have paid the money to without whom we couldn't sam- grocery corporation, Marsha King or but civil without the whole ordeal I am not part of any fraternity sorority, in ple exotic flavoured carbonated beverages. Imagine servants fighting,

without the of would have seemed a little less extreme because living sweet tang Mango Snappy pop, Letters must be received by Monday at would had the available for the the ultra-sweet melted-popsicle "Kola Champagne", they have money letters policy: 4:30, on disk, or via e-mail at the super bizarre, "Sorrel Pop", and "Malt Pop", correction in due to these employees. pay [email protected]. which Tsai like Come tastes to Tony rotten soy sauce. Thirdly, I would like to point out that the ￿ be and sub- • Alt letters must signed Letters must be typed or easily legi- by The Cord Offices starting Monday and taste the amount of the correction in payment that Mr. mitted with the author's name, student ble, double spaced and can not exceed rainbow. Schafer noted was indeed correct. It will take three identification number, and telephone words. The Cord would like to thank Oktoberfest, for fill- 300 to seven billion dollars to pay these employees number. • The Cord reserves the edit ing our hearts with glee, and our gutters with vomit. right to but if the government would have paid workers ￿ All letters will be printed with the any letter. Spelling and grammar will when to would not have they were supposed they be author's name. Letters can printed be corrected.

such a sum to deal with. Now they must pay the without author's with • the name permis- The Cord reserves the right to reject interest to all of these on all of the earn- people the EIC. sion from any letter; in whole or in part, that is in there are entitled to through equity. ings pay ￿ The Cord comes out on Wednesdays. violation of existing Cord policies. Finally, I feel that in the defense of pay equity

October 6 15,1998 0

Baking the Beans The Right Perspective

student icized the DFO's if the cod out the GST with the trash, instead he ing of RCMP guards to arrest handling The Liberals' crisis. Don't follow still to this day, whole heatedly claims protesters without charges. Bernard Dussault, former to have never made such a promise. The protesters were pepper Similarly,

and chief of the True Colours Then he had the nerve to boot John sprayed actuary

Furby! Canada Pension Nunziata from his seat for sticking to denied their right

he was his beliefs over the issue. to free speech Plan, says CHRIS SCHAFER ASAD KIYANI Chretien has fired after In addition, he promised he would through the refusing

removal of their to change numbers implement the findings of the Krever Oh Canada, what an apathetic land. It used to be Cabbage Patch Kids, then it was It immoblized to make Finance Inquiry into tainted blood, but instead signs. Then has taken two successive Liberal Party Tickle Me Elmo and Tamagotchi. The latest Chretien has the Minister Paul turned his back on Hep C victims and and rash of recent events is demented majorities a Christmas toy craze Furby, a Martin netve the look denied them compensation, even to remark masses good. to awaken Canadians form coast to half-breed resembling a demo- penguin-owl he All of these though a test for this disease was arrogantly that coast. nized Gremlin. pygmy likes instances could not available at the time but never imple- "pepper with his do- Chretien has immobilized the Outside New York store, kids Jean one toy have mented. Furthermore, he shut down steak." come to light masses with his do-nothing approach lined up and ordered to and be were "clap sooner. is con- the Somalia Inquiry when it got too Secondly, the Jean to and "little guy form When asked she was buying a government, nothing happy." why running close to friends of his government. latest Liberal Party sidering routine. The unfortunate "I don't Shawinigan" Furby, one grandmother replied, third If all this wasn't enough, he victim is George for a term. part is that the alarm bells have been know why—because else is." to everyone approach A third term of almost lost the country by sleep-walk- Baker, who was the for had this sudden to bash the TV sounding years. I urge in ing through the Quebec referendum. chairman of the more pepper Let's with a down consumerism is begin trip when I saw that. Mindless So what is it exactly that woke Commons standing government your face, secrets Liberal lane. Chretien and here at ifs memory infuriating, university, every- and Canadians up? To begin with, it is the committee on fish- and cover-ups, to re negotiate NAFTA, where. promised mis- role of Chretien and his personal advi- eries and oceans. more Liberal instead he won the election and is to be more University supposed reminded sors at the APEC summit last He was sacked because he management. broke that and but it also promise. diverse open your mind, con- November, in the illegitimate prompt- the minister of his mistakes, and crit- Oh, Canada. Secondly, he promised to throw tains a wider spectrum of blind acceptance.

their Political clubs come to mind, with

dogmatic, propaganda-spewing supporters

Graham. who sermonize more than Billy More letters to the Editor fanatical of From the Reform Club—a group

right-wingers masquerading as political revo- the at WLU. the mat- and how this should notice word, "open-minded"?). lutionaries—to the Laurier Activist New "Security" Hopefully concept concept

North of the border. I'm here the readers, a We're not ter will come under investigation. not be coming to give you, Democrats, an iconoclastic bloc of left-wing informed view of what Sincerely, Well sir, once you stop wearing Tommy, non-biased, mock-Communists posing as social reform-

Nike and otherAmerican Greek houses are about. Greek houses struck the similar and Polo, apparel ers, I am by posturing criminals, just American not to Four unidentified males and once you stop watching are certainly (according popular approaches each group exhibits. about friends." television shows which depict your so belief) "buying your Perhaps their supporters have values and drunks about elite called "American concepts", then you They are not joining an ideals they wish to uphold, but their prejudi- and that either. disturbs because it can try argue point. Buh-bye. population cial preaching me seems Greeks, Dear Editor, Try Now onto the even more ridiculous From what I have seen and heard, to indicate a lack of free That is to thought. letter We are writing this in article of Ms. Ross Bullen. The general being apart of a Greek house is about be from rooted in organiza- then knock expected groups week's 0' response to last Bag Crime, friends 'to the social but the gist of this letter- why buy your contributing community, tions driven by a desire for power, with specific reference to the "Lawn But and join something so unproductive as development and more. most problem doesn't stop there. them chairs a hot commodity" report. We a fraternity? The thing that really cracks importantly, being apart of a Greek Here's a broader example. It's Wednesday have some serious concerns about about This me about this one is that there was house is personal growth. night and we're going to Wilfs. Why? Because up how our dollars are being spent here Dear Editor, in no relevant evidence in her article to was definitely evident my friends everyone's going there. There's nothing at Laurier. The absolute most intolerable charac- have become members. back up the main points. Simply taking who wrong with going to Wilfs, but we shouldn't The Officers are WLU Security teristic a person can have is ignorance. non-member of Greek examples from movies (Revenge of the Being a any go just because "other people" are. being paid but apparently cannot even This is all I saw when reading the Cord Nerds and won't cut it. I'm the reader, cannot take my should because Wilfs has others) just house, you We go good count properly, nor "secure" anything Feature last week about the school's stated in not even going to justify wasting word on anything that was music, decent sundaes or because we want any well. far chase very As as giving goes, Greek houses. First, let us start with the These were more paper space about her letter. the previous paragraph. to try and pick up. "Other people" add to the we'll ignore that because frankly it was analysis of Mr. Waechter's arti- Randy educated based obser- You, the readers, are probably just on atmosphere, but the feet that they're going guesses not even an issue. Allow us to explain cle. thinking that the author of this tetter is vation. If you really want to know, isn't reason enough to go to Wilfs. our comments: At 0150 hrs, Sunday Mr. Waechter, raised the ques- you ask member a biased member of one of the Greek going to have to a The reason "other are you're only people" October four unidentified 4, it was tion of why WLU administrators are The houses. Wrong. I am in no affiliat- of a fraternity of sorority. main important is because if they are there, it val- way males attempting to steal not only the concerning themselves with the official been to dur- ed with any Greek house. am just an point I've trying get across idates our own presence—ie., the right I WLU lawn chairs but also the big bar- recognition of the Greek houses letter it reader on the sidelines ing this long is, don't knock till choice was made because the same choice open-minded becue used for luring drunken revelers instead of concentrating on problems and watching the slander of you've tried it." was made. reading into supporting various clubs and such as residence overcrowding and Greek houses when it is not deserved Consider what that implies—we aren't teams late at night. other things. Ms. Bullen - did JackChong thinking for ourselves, we're blind- (Mr. Waechter, you following the Officer in Clearly Security charge Well sir, let me ask you some- ly. It's a dangerous trap to fell into-there is a of the incident had since have trouble, they thing, you ever heard of some- need to what is around us. question didn't barbecue even notice the being thing called "procedure' 7 I'm pretty This idea isn't limited to clubs or political the of misappropriated, nor sure administrators have to presence that go BINGO bars or even to Laurier. It applies throughout barbe- an additional perpetrator (the through certain in order to @ steps life and throughout the world. is still the Peters cue over by building, pass their ideas. This, if I'm not mis- There are group activities, and then there on lot, if the hill of the parking any- taken, takes time. I'm also pretty is the herd leads BINGO mentality which to propa- one's interested). The fled on that this @ suspects sure during time that they gandism and mass ignorance. foot. are waiting, administrators can con- Believing without is asking questioning We are not criminals, we were cern themselves with other issues, be abused to by a limited opinion, a harsh merely drunken people acting out a such as recognition of the Greek lifestyle or a slick politician, and really, out- drunken idea. However, the erroneous houses. side of Sand M dominatrix Ms. Bedford's of the "facts" of the incident then the of reporting You bring up issue clientele, who wants to be abused? the of led us to worry about state Greek houses being an American

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October 15,1998 7 International

World Cardoso's economic woes Watch OLIVER MARTIN

Facing an uncertain economic future,

Brazilians stuck with the incumbent for

the first time in their history in the

Tel Aviv, Israel October 4th election, re-electing

Fernando Henrique Cardoso as presi-

In 1992, an El Al cargo plane crashed dent.

into an Amsterdam apartment block Cardoso became the first Brazilian

and killed 53 people. president to be popularly elected to a

A spokesperson at the time said second term in office. This was allowed

that the ptane was carrying a nontoxic because he successfully lobbied

industrial chemical that was to have Congress to rescind the constitutional

been used to test chemical weapons fil- ban on a second, consecutive term for

ters. of holders executive posts. In the elec- This Israeli week, authorities, after tion, with almost all votes counted,

comprehensive testing, confirmed a Cardoso received 53.5% of the vote. His

Dutch main Luiz PHOTO newspaper report that the Tel rival, da Silva, backed by a left

Aviv-bound plane was carrying a vital coalition received 31.5% of the vote. FILE

of nerve Dutch His total component a gas. gov- vote count was the same of the protect parts economy that they International investors, already on the Brazilian economy. More than $100 bil-

ernment officials are an inves- that him beginning brought to power in the much markets can. edge about emerging after lion was sent to Asia last year to avert a tigation. easier election. The event, howev- 1994 Ten days before the election, in a being crushed during months of insta- potential crisis, but the economies still

er remarkable was met with little excite- method to curtail the mounting capital bility in Asia, could potentially pull out of fell, with the exception of Malaysia, Seoul, South Korea ment Brazilian citizens by who have from the Brazilian flight economy, Mexico once they see Brazil's economy which has now been put on an anti-mar- much more serious thoughts on their Cardoso announced that would order he destroyed. ket course. What many Earlier this year; a South Korean soldier minds. harsh austerity measures to cut a fiscal The U.S., which sends 20% of its believe, especially a majority of NGO's is from North Korea after is escaped spend- Brazil's economy at the crossroads deficit for of and heading 8% GDP. exports to South America is a major that emergency money from the Group of economic ing 45 years as a prisoner war. of doom. Realizing the current this latest Cardoso and industrialized In election, has investor in Brazil throughout the of Seven nations (G7), sys- This week, the South Korean crisis in Western looming economies, received misses its It a clear mandate from the continent would see profits decline. This tematically purpose: only defense announced that it Asia's ministry was caused by the fell of economic sys- Brazilian population, to carry out tough would result in low confidence in fills up corrupt pockets and bails out to launch to Brazilian officials fear total col- going a campaign account tem, a actions to Western institu- protect the fragile economy. Canadian capital markets, linked to the lenders and financial

for the hundreds of soldiers in of the In measures to missing lapse economy. In this election in which 80% of the 106 U.S. End result: major recession in North tions.

action from the Korean War. The North protect the real and low inflation rates, million voters turned out, Cardoso and South America. What is needed they believe, is had the twice this no comment on issue. year, Cardoso's government received the support to launch econom- On the other side however, there are major reform in the government and has had raise interest to rates to extreme ic that win measures so the country can economists that do not believe the economic processes of the countries in New York, U.S.A levels. They have also realized that with support from the International Monetary "domino effect". They realize that Brazil's question. For example, they believe that

recession on the way, the time now is to that it economic Brazil the Fund (IMF) needs to deter pres- woes would definitely desta- should remove exchange rate In addresses the United Nations to real. sure on the bilize much of Latin America, but peg resulting in a premature run on its General Prime Minister Assembly, is What at stake not only will affect Mexico's economy with a floating currency, before more billions of dollars Vajpayee of India, and Sharif of Brazil's economy but that of all South exchange rate and close trade links are added to the external debts. Pakistan, expressed their individual American economies. This is due to the through the North America free-trade Secondly, a moratorium should be nation's to scale down their willingness with the feet that Brazil's $800 billion economy Agreement Canada and U.S. placed on the external debt and Western nuclear bomb tests and sign the accounts for of Latin America's GDP. would creditors should be to 45% escape. encouraged pro- Test Ban later Comprehensive Treaty, in is Brazil, essence the comer stone With Cardoso's re-election, his gov- vide temporary loans to put Brazil back this year. America's economic If in South system. ernment plans to continue the harsh on its feet. These two policies would The U.S. is the trying very had to get its Brazil's currency fells and economy policies to get the economy in check. He coincide with strict spending cuts by two nations into signing the treaty. With falters, Argentina would most likely be promises to cut government spending Cardoso's government. the words of encouragement from the dragged down. This would send waves considerably and to reform the pension What ever the debate, the fact two leaders however, they also of instability across the continent. With and tax system. Without following these remains that Brazil exists in hot water that further expressed negotiations such close ties the economies of Brazil will be able receive and it is the re-elected to steps, not to up to newly must happen. and destructive of revive the that he Uruguay Paraguay, a rip- the aid package $30 billion being pre- Cardoso to magic dis-

effect would take pling place. pared by the IMF. played in his first term with his econom- NATO There are many economists that fear What many Non Governmental ic program when he eliminated the

a crisis in South America would spell cer- Organizations (NGO's) believe is that the 2,400% inflation. Earlier the NATO allies yesterday, voted doom Canada's The tain for economy. aid package proposed by the IMF will Only then will Brazil be able to tack- unanimously to launch air strikes economists paint a gloomy picture: not be able to help the beleaguered le its looming economic crisis. against Serbian forces in Yugoslavia,

beginning as early as Saturday. This

measure gives peace envoy, Richard

Holbrooke some bargaining power in his talks with Yugoslav President Latin American free trade Slobodan Milosevic

UN The Security Council issued a

resolution last month calling for an Comprising Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay 1994 is expected to be on the order of immediate cease-fire in Kosovo, the and and commercial trade Brazil, the Southern Common US$ 500 billion, its withdrawal of Serbian security forces Market (MERCOSUR) represents a total balance for this same period was esti- and the safe return of innocent of mated than billion. population 190 million people, living at more US$ 10 refugees. If these international demands Brazil's income about in an area larger than the surface of the per capita is US$ are not met by Yugoslavia, NATO will european continent, covering more than 3,000.00 intervene. 12 million kilometers. In the the second MER- square 1993, Argentina, largest

total GDP of these four nations was COSUR nation, has 2.8 million Beijing, China square billion. The approximately US$ 715 kilometers in area. argentine econo-

MERCOSUR not been of the Although is yet fully my has one fastest growing Chinese officials banned Chinese lan- the implemented, 1990 volume of busi- in the last few years, posting an average guage versions ofKenneth Starr's report MERCOSUR ness among nations was 8% growth yearly since 1991. Its 1993 earlier this week. US$ 3.6 billion, and has been increasing GDP was US$ 255 billion, distributed They stated that the report of is estimated that million every year. It in 1994 among approximately 33 inhabi- Monica Lewinsky's affair with President between the commercial interchange the tants. This gives Argentina a per capita Bill Clinton was "pornographic". four nations reached income of approximately US$ US$ 7,700.00, the highest

billion. Of the for market 12 course, potential its common partners. IGndu, Congo among business is than new even higher this, as Paraguay, with 406 thousand square

the sum of the business volume with kilometers and a population of 4.6 mil- Violent fighting erupted between gov- PHOTO other nations is the order has 6.8 something on lion, a 1993 GDP of US$ billion, ernment forces loyal to President Kabila of 100 billion annum. and a FILE US$ per growing economy. and Congolese rebels this past week, Brazil has of million in has a territory 8.5 Uruguay turn the smallest As an is kilometres; important international Uruguay's per capita income about near the town of Kindu, south west of square kilometers and 155 million inhab- population, calculated at some mil- 3.1 financial center, Uruguay has a highly $3,600.00 US. the rebel stronghold in Goma. The itants, as well as the largest economy lion inhabitants, and the smallest territo- and dynamic economy, generated a 1993 rebels are claiming various victories. within MERCOSUR; its projected GDP for in MERCOSUR at thousand ry 177 square GDP of approximately US$ 11.4 billion. Source: MERCOSUR webpage

8 October 15,1998 Student Life

Stress: don't let it get you

have different JANETTE ROY are likely to responses to every situation?

it. Our stress • personal requirements and Try to see the stress as something you

all been wait- the It's here! The time you've amount which we can tolerate before can cope with rather than something

Midterms ladies and become ing for. are here, we distressed changes with our that overpowers you.

with • gentlemen along sleep deprivation, life-styles and our ages. Put the situation in perspective. Do not

habits, and the kicker: improper eating It has been found that most illness is labour on the negative aspects and the

stress. related to unrelieved stress. Identifying "what iffs".

makes The kind of stress that you unrelieved stress and being aware of its

and makes effects lives is suffi- Build snap at your roommates possible on our not 4. you physical reserves.

everything else in your life impossible to cient for reducing its harmful effects.

concentrate on. Stress is the result of a Here are some measures you can •Exercise for cardiovascular fitness three

environment. It has times week change in your both take to ensure that you don't fell prey to to four a (moderate, pro-

physical and emotional effects. As a neg- stress: longed rhythmic exercise is best, such as

it make dis- ative influence, can you feel walking, swimming, cycling, or jogging).

of stressors • nutritious trust, rejection, anger, and depression, 1. Become aware your and Eat well-balanced, meals.

in • Maintain which turn can lead to health prob- your emotional and physical reac- your ideal weight.

• lems such as headaches, stomach prob- tions. Avoid nicotine, excessive caffeine, and

lems, rashes, and insomnia. other stimulants.

In • Don't • Be consistent terms of adjusting to different cir- Notice your distress. ignore it. Get enough sleep. as

will or hinder with schedule cumstances, stress help us Don't gloss over your problems. your sleep as possible.

how • depending on we react to it. Determine what events distress you.

the • Determine Maintain emotional Physiologically, body reacts to how your body responds to 5. your reserves.

would to stress. Do stress as it fear or danger. The you become neivous or phys-

body arms itself for the "fight or flight" ically upset? • Develop some mutually supportive

increases of response, which levels friendships/relationships.

hor- • adrenaline and other stress-related 2. Recognize what you can change. Expect some frustrations, failures, and

mones in the bloodstream to maximize sorrows.

and reaction. • Can energy you change your stressors by

and acids them Sugars, cholesterol, fatty avoiding or eliminating complete- Want to bring stress relief into your

are released into the and bloodstream, ly? life on a daily basis? Here are some prac-

the blood and • Can tical for the pressure heartbeat you resuce their intensity (manage tips starting to break vicious

increase while breathing becomes shal- them over a period of time instead of on stress cycle:

lower. When the "danger" passes, the a daily or weekly basis)?

and returns to normal. • Can shorten • Down miracle mineral. Chromium body recovers you your exposure to the

do deal How you with it? Our goal is stress (take a break, leave the physical helps stop the stress cycle. Your body

not to eliminate stress but to leam how premises)? releases less Cortisol (stress hormone)

to it and how to it when manage use to help chromium levels are high.

us. As a can Reduce the of So if tension takes positive influence, stress 3. intensity your emo- over, try taking a

to to stress. with help compel us action. tional reactions daily multivitamin 200 micrograms

Insufficient stress acts of the as a depres- mineral, or chow down on chromi-

sant and leave us bored; on • Are may feeling you viewing your stressors in exag- um-packed snacks like apples, peanut the other hand, excessive stress may gerated terms and/or taking a difficult sit- butter, and whole-grain bread.

leave us anxious uation • PHOTO feeling and tense. But and making it a disaster? Bum off that burnout. The next time

have be aware what is stressful • you to Are you expecting to please everyone? you start freaking out, why not try work- FILE

for What is one • and you. distressing to may Are you overreacting viewing ing out. Exercise blasts a ton of calories, stress response is triggered. concentration in the meditative relaxed be a another. And even if joy to we agree things as absolutely critical and urgent? but it also bums off Cortisol and other • leam to delegate chores and responsi- state. So learn how to relax and do so is that a particular event distressing, we Do feel in hormones that you you must always prevail are produced when your bilities. often.

• the • Break fast-fast. When the pressure take a break during your day, and get

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and tired later for hungry on. Go a car- you some perspective.

and combination • In bohydrate protein If you have difficulty managing stress

such as skim my opinion... whole-grain cereal with and often feel fatigued, you may also milk and banana. a want to examine your diet.

• Stress stinks An of certain nutri- MELISSA so try managing stress increased amount BENNER initial reaction to this advertisement ative impression of the Rugby team and with aromatherapy, which can help to ents can help. Studies have shown that was disgust, but I did attempt to reason the school to the general public This the its down Bricker bring you to a calmer, more relaxed state body under stress depletes store Walking St. last week, my out a less judgmental response. type of advertisement might appeal to

of mind. Any of the scents are of the B as well as vitamins A senses were assaulted a Not familiar with termi- following vitamins, by garish yel- being rugby some, but many potential fens would low known for their calming effect: cinna- and C. Help restore these essential vita- poster stapled haphazardly to a I'll "studs" and "hook- not be to watch nology, assume compelled a game mon, clove, basil, eucalyptus, lavender, mins through supplements, and telephone pole. ers" have to do with the of something being presented as an orgy over- studs rose, thyme, ginger, and rosemary. through these food sources: 120 game itself, a legitimate pun; even the sexed athletes.

• Know own body's natural Vitamin milk and 15 guys to score score" could The fact that your rhythms A-green vegetables, trying phrase "15 guys trying to the poster was and work with them-is is liver B wheat 2 hookers your energy complex vitamins-yeast, approved by an important figure in the in the 1 jar higher morning, tackle your most germ, Vitamin C-citrus fruits, raw of vaseline 120 studs school's hierarchy (the Dean of eggs Laurier challenging tasks during those hours. vegetables Rugby Students) does not reflect well on this

• One • Drawing I perused the above of the most effective relaxation talk it out-confide in good friends, or nearer, 15 guys prestigious institution. Was the poster for stress relief is meditation. consider the counselor. caption: "120 studs..." I stood in shock technique seeing campus even read before being processed to score Dr. Scott and disgust, as horrible Wallace, a clinical psychologist, Whatever do, are not the imagery initiat- trying through? I find it hard to believe that it you you

ed the that researchers believe there this There's no by caption slid lewdly through could be deemed elo- reports only one feeling way. rea- 2 hookers, acceptable as an be some added benefits medita- my mind. may to son for anybody to get too stressed out quent invitation to spectators to show tion that this that even steeping doesn't so that it starts having negative influ- Hoping was an unautho- 1 and show provide. jar of vaseline up spirit rized of He "Studies that ences on act propaganda, I glanced to says, suggest you you. It is more likely an invitation for

the a stress So these little and bottom right hand comer with dis- get deeper reduction, pain try suggestions people to wrinkle their nose in disgust

may. "Approved until relief, improved energy and improved see if of them work for Oct. 4,1998, Dean at the high testosterone level of the any you. of Laurier Students" Seeing the of Rugby minds stamp behind the message, and never approval, my last vestige of was serious hope give a thought to actually going The Cord shattered. be sort of cute in a desperate kind of to watch the nail-biting thriller that is In Student Life: our sexual innuendoes society, way. Its the combination of all these Rugby.

are prevalent in all of types advertising. phrases and the addition of "1 jar of I would like to conclude with a From cha-ching cell to sensual vaseline" phones that results in something that quote, a snappy little catch-phrase lurk- shampoo foams, (think Herbat far exceeds the boundaries of tasteful ing at the bottom of the Essences, the "orgasmic" : experience) chuckle-worthy innuendoes. poster..."Laurier Rugby, the word is get- sex is a powerful selling have to I'm point. I not often one to jump on the ting around." admit, I've often tee-heed', sometimes laurier spirit-wagon but I would tike to Yes Laurier Rugby, the word is get- even emitted an outright 'guffaw" at out that such the point posters, as one ting around, but you may not anticipate puz^[es^^ bawdy jokes and cryptic comments. My being discussed, can give a really neg- or appreciate the response.

October is, 1998 9 si Campus Club Watch what's happening here Director's Club exposed University Senate Meeting Speaker MEAGAN ROSS lous October October Rim Festival Thursday, 15 Monday, 19 7:00-8:30 pm

back in We Paul Martin Centre March. 4:00-6:00 pm Before know you it, Laurier will be turn- showcased Laurier Paul Maftin Centre Speaker, Edwin Neave, the the ing out next generation of talent as well as Professor of Finance at Queen's

Spielbergs and Coppolas. some local Charlie Interview Skills Part I University will talk about "On the

The Director's Club arrived on the Award-winning Friday, October 16 1130-12:30 Future of Canada's Financial System". scene last year with a mission to create films. Plo2l No admission charge. a platform to showcase the massive tal- Watch out for ents around here and leam another Celebration Laurier Woodwind new skills festival 25th Anniversary Quintet the along way. coming to a the- Friday, October 16 Tuesday, October 2012 noon

Boldly going where few had gone atre (well, the Arts The university will officially close at Maureen Forrester Recital Hall before, we created videos and held near building) you, 2:30 pm to mark the 25th anniversary

movie and SkillS II seminars, nights a film festi- next term. Think of the naming of Wilfrid Laurier Interview Part

val. We a and have what it invited October wrote captivating script you University. All employees are to Tuesday, 20 6:00-7:00 pm used our and takes? Submit a Auditorium. Queer Services burgeoning producing a reception in the Theatre skills editing to pull together a 10- film! minute video for Career Services. Some Campus Clubs Speaker Resume/CACEE Workshop

fantastic created semi- how wise October 16 October people rockin' showed ARTHUR Friday, 7:30 pm Wednesday, 21 11:30- the nars, coaching BUI2I students on they are by voting HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre 12:30 pm the finer points of film-making to help us Best New Club ELLIE Urologist, Dr. joe Knackstedt talks P3007

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Caught in tangled web of 20th century

KATHERINE HARDING

The Y2K and bug you

is January 1, 2000 an ominous deadline for the

entire world. With less than a year and a half to go, Almost no one is immune. Computer chips have

are to find a solution the Y2K found their into people scrambling to way everything from cars to coffee

bug (a.k.a. millennium bug). makers and are making the task of ironing out the

Contrary to the doomsday "chicken little" pre- bugs that much more difficult.

the isn't but the dictions, sky going to fall, it's true It is naive to assume that only computers and

Y2K bug creates a myriad of technical, business and computer dependent businesses will be affected,

issues and legal a quandary that has become the embedded systems, which include power, water

headache of this century. and sewage systems, traffic lights, automated teller

machines, elevators, thermostats and even medical

What is the Y2K bug? equipment, are also affected.

Experts estimate that to completely eradicate

The countdown the to Y2K glitch began more the Y2K bug, every date on every mainframe com-

than two decades ago, when to conserve expensive puter has to corrected. You only need one that has-

— then computer space which cost $600,000 a n't been checked to cause glitches for the others.

megabyte vs. 10 cents today — programmers used Even homeowners can run into problems with

rather only two digits than four to represent years. some of their home appliances that are date sensi-

For example, '87' represents 1987. But in the year tive, including many with blinking LCD display. In

will of will 2000, computers register '00' as 1900, causing 99.9 per cent cases, such equipment work

millions of incorrect calculations and computer shut- but will give the wrong date. Check with the appli-

downs. ance's manufacturer to determine whether ifs Y2K

Back then most programmers assumed that compliant. You'll probably only need to replace non

these older computers and their software would be compliant equipment if displaying the correct date

replaced by 2000 and their cost saving measure is critical (i.e. fax machine).

would not be a factor. Small- and medium-sized businesses are count-

That dead and ed assumption was wrong now among those who are not heeding the impend- companies, governments and individuals are going ing computer calamity quickly enough. While big PHOTO to have to pay a large price to correct the millions business, including most banks ant! credit card FILE of lines of computer codes that are non-compliant companies, have already implemented a year 2000 deal with the of be demonstrate due in meet- — to diligence one by one. conversion plan, smaller companies and institutions ing steps to help labyrinth prob- expected

lems caused the Y2K ing 2000 compliance. Carefully document all To add insult to injury the fact the year 2000 is are dawdling. by bug: year

» taken towards this the That Because of the size, cost and of this and steps end; a leap year could potentially compound quag- pace may pick up as larger corporations complexity objectives

• hold all verifiable a formal action or Always remember to on to mire. The rules for determining whether a given year are demanding their partners and suppliers supply problem, planning contingency year

is essential; 2000 compliance documentation receive from is a leap year are: If the year is evenly divisible by proof they have implemented a Y2K conversion plan you

ifs for in Y2K • Plan on. assess, repair or associates, and any solutions you four a leap year, except years ending 00. plan. compliant businesses are fearful that even early Inventory, replace, your providers

and all communications informa- hire; A year ending in 00 is a leap year only if it's divisi- though they are ready, their partners are not caus- test equipment,

tion and other date sensitive equipment or • Do not sign on to or contracts ble by 400. Therefore, 1900 wasn't a leap year, but ing a classic domino effect. systems any agreements

controls. Assess what of direct and indirect without first what towards 2000 will be. type assessing steps compli-

have on ance associates have taken; Even if date routines use a four-position year, Getting ready dependencies you computers; your

• obtain verifiable documenta- • business insurance have there is a concern that the remember to Review you may they may not incorporate Always any with attention business that the is As Start The Canadian tion from solutions whose services or particular to interruption, necessary logic year 2000 a leap year. planning now. government any provider well educate the have utilized; crime, errors and omissions as as directors and a result, computers may incorrectly recognize has set up a CAN2K program to help products you

in the about the the follow- • In the event of a battle, companies will officers liability. February year 2000 as having only 28 days. public program. They suggest litigation

The Year 2000: death from above!

the out too a hush descends on the people, mixed hours of playtime dedicated to lays passed after having one

of malt scotch in with a few screams of terror. The mil- Prince song, 1999. I can see it already, a many glasses single (usu-

mil- lennium is here, and the end of the whole year of every radio station, every ally Mom). Somehow, spending my

world is at hand. club playing that hideous Bo's synth rock lennium eve with Mom screaming pro-

artist like drunken sailor is not Fast forward roughly one thousand song by that androgynous freak fanities a my

who has decide on a name. If idea of fun. years into the future. It's December 31st, yet to I

and the new millennium will soon hear one more person describe their mil- I could always just go out with my

descend. Hundreds of thousands have lennial activities as "I'm going to party friends. However, past experience has

New Years Eve descended on Times Square New York. like it's 1999" I am liable to beat them told me that going out on

mid- senseless with small domestic animal. friends and in line As the clock slowly turns over to a means my I standing

fear is in of night, there is nothing but mirth and My other the wave of mar- the freezing cold January with thou-

the diabolical sands into merry making in the hearts of the revel- keting campaigns that of other people trying to get

ers. The only sermon delivered here is media machines are preparing to the same club because we were too lazy.

order to sell Then and the words of wisdom imparted by the unleash upon us in more Mom comes screams profani-

drunken sailor. eternally youthful Dick Clark. The only useless consumer goods. ties at us like some

wonderbrains have Then the usual prostrating is from the people who have The at M&M's there are fears, nut rolled intro- the end of the world had a little too much $5.00 champagne, already out a new campaign, cases proclaiming

little of cov- and attacks with deadly praying to the porcelain God. The only ducing the packets candy causing subway will cries to God are the countless number of ered chemical chocolates, as the official gases, the rioting and looting that

millennium. "tike people coming to orgasm as they con- candy of the new Get it, inevitably occur as everyone parties

numerals be summate the coming of the new millen- M&M, MM in roman is 2000, ifs 1999," the angst that will experi-

nium. Welcome to the new millennium, ha funny. So the only thing to look for- enced as we realize that the new millen-

ward in the millennium, besides nium will new and that we circa 1999. to next bring nothing

millenni- the of is the will and The only fears for the new eradication humanity, over- there be no world peace people

most is won't or dri- um, in people's minds, whether abundance of chocolates that melt in be dressed like the Jetsons

and or not their credit rating will survive the your mouth not in your hands. ving flying cars, etc, etc. But there is no PHOTO Y2K bug, or whether their VCR's will con- Of course, my biggest fear is the need to get into that. tinue registering the right date so as not inevitable question of "What are you So in conclusion, the year two thou-

bad Prince FILE to miss a recording of Party of Five. doing for New Years, 1999?" Let's see, for sand will bring nothing but

mother Not me though, this new millennium most of my life my New Years has tons of M&M's and my TONY TSAI The is far songs, the town square. atmosphere

only brings fear and loathing in evolved around time with like a sailor. air of my spending my swearing from jubilant. There is a definite inevitable Years, heart. family. An fight would break I'm planning to spend my New It's December 31st, and the dawn of the fear and dread as the congregation lies My biggest fear for the moment is out between Mother and Father over holed in underground geo- will The in As the my 1999 up my new millennium soon descend. prostrate front of the crucifix. and not really the coming of the year 2000, that whole infidelity issue, usually end- desic dome stroking my shotgun villagers, those who were lucky enough, priest continues his sermon on salvation, blood but the year leading up to it. My ing up with one of my parents upstairs watching reruns of the Andy Griffith crowd into the tiny town church while the clock slowly ticks towards chills at the thought of the countless crying Dad) while the other one show. in Armageddon.As the clock (usually those who are less fortunate huddle strikes twelve,

12 I October 15,1998 112

be Y2K @ WLU What wiU you doing December 31,1999?

PICTURES LEGWORK: LUKEMARTYNAND

TONY TSAI already has made plans to take a mas- (computers, diagnostic equipment, etc.)

the sive inventory of hardware that is cur- because of the legal obligations

their assis- Laurier has already begun to address the rently being run at WLU. The inventory school has to researchers and

from three different will be in Y2K problem areas. process two steps. tants.

lost Y2K the To help facilitate this upgrade and The first step is the actual inventory If data is due to the bug,

be found correction of the Y2K bug, the school has taking, where computers that were pur- university can legally responsi-

date ble for that data and could therefore be created a Y2K steering committee whose chased prior to a certain will be

obstacle the task is to see that all information tech- marked with a blue sticker. sued. However, one to

second of lab is accessi- nology on campus is Y2K compliant by The step is the assessment upgrading equipment VOCAL CORD

with blue into the labs. Researchers are the end of next year. phase, where those computers bility

The most pressing issue is the stickers will be assessed as to whether weary of having university technicians

MARm

LUKE

upgrade of key information systems, or not Y2K compliance is feasible. Those poking around in the labs for fear of sen- which the school depends on for its day computers that were originally marked sitive information being lost or released. to day administrative activities. One blue but have been assessed as Y2K The last technology issue to be

Y2K Laurier is major system, called Banner, handles all compliant, or unaffected by the bug addressed by the technology

marker. imbedded of Laurier's the student services, human resources, will be given a green Computers in many buildings.

such alumni development, and account that can be Y2K compliant via an Systems as elevators, security sys-

all be payable data. upgrade, but have not received one, will tems, heating systems, etc. can

This system was purchased by be given a yellow marker. Those who affected by the Y2K bug.

Laurier in of The with these 1989, and was set up before cannot be Y2K compliant because biggest challenge

is the millennium bug was even an issue. original design restrictions will be technologies that one is never sure

which is Y2K The system was purchased from a large scrapped and replaced. system already compliant commercial systems manufacturer who Even the much prized Banyan and and which aren't. has since released an upgraded version Machi systems have already been Many of these systems are imbed- that is Y2K compliant. ded with chips that are not com-

The school has already pliant with Y2K systems and purchased this new upgrade, For more Information about therefore could theoretically shut but in order to make the the Y2K bug: down come January ist, 2000. upgraded system compatible, Laurier has taken steps, under • Time Bomb 2000: Whatthe Year 2000 Computer Crisis new hardware had to be pur- the office of the Assistant Vice

with Means To You! Edward Yourdon & Youfdon chased. Along that, a By Jennifer President Physical Resources, to

number of consultants • all the manufacturers in were Year 2000 Solutions for Dummies. By Kelly C Bourne contact

hired to help facilitate the order to assess which systems • Managing '00': Surviving The Year 2000 Computing progress of the upgrade and to need upgrading. Crisis. By Peter dejager and Richard Betgeon insure that the system will Of course, what is all this • The Year 2000 Information Centre: www.year2ooo.com meet government and internal going to cost Laurier? Because

• IBM's Year 2000 site: regulations. www.ibm.com/iBM/year2ooo the process is during a two year

All • the school work to bring the sys- www.howto2ooo.eom period, can allocate tem to and to to two bud- up specifications • www.can2k.com expenses separate

ensure its proper running gets depending on when the • Macintosh site: Apple's year 2000 should be completed by the upgrades take place. Currently, www.apple.com/macos/infb/2000.html end of this calendar year. The $325,000 have been allocated

actual date where the system from this years budget to the

will be come on-line and become fully assessed. upgrade of Banner and the Financial

is Services have Information operational set at February 12, 1999. So fer, Computer Systems.

Six weeks of testing will take place prior already replaced two servers to make To complete the upgrade of Banner,

to the line. So all the e-mail will have be system coming on them Y2K compliant. two new servers to pur-

The second chased system called the addicts out there can rest at ease, you at around $100,000 each. The

Financial Information System has also will still be able to get e-mail past final estimated costs of upgrading the

gone through a series of upgrades. This January Ist, 2000. two systems will be around $500,000-

system built for was custom Laurier so a This process to itemize Laurier com- $600,000.

consultant was hired to complete the puters has already begun and should be As for the inventory and upgrade of

upgrade. In fact, the upgrades have completed by next summer. Computer campus computers, that cost cannot be

already come into effect and the system Services has started the inventory and determined until after the assessment

is now Y2K compliant as of this has offered its services to faculty, who phase. Finally, the cost to upgrade and

weekend. Thanksgiving can bring in their computers for assess- modify the physical systems on campus

One of the biggest problems on cam- ment. (elevators, alarm, etc.) will be just under

pus with Y2K compliance is the hun- One of the biggest concerns for this $100,000. dreds of individual computers and assessment is the issue of lab equip- In total, Laurier does not expect to

equipment that exceed are currently being used ment. Right now, the steering committee $1,000,000 for the upgrading to

on campus. The steering committee is focusing on assessing lab equipment make Laurier technology Y2K compliant. CORD

October 15,1998 13 Sports Explosive second half launches Hawks past blues

the for the Hawks. On the side- MIKE KOSTOFF scoring

lines, the mood was one of excitement

and anticipation for things to come. Thanksgiving weekend was kicked off in "We're fun and smash old stadium having playing style at the 100 year \tersity mouth football," exclaimed big Hawk last Thursday as the 2-2 Laurier Golden offensive lineman Alf Lebar, who credited Hawks looked to extend their winning

much of the o-line's success this season streak to three against the 0-4 University to assistant coach Brian Breckles who of Toronto Varsity Blues. Despite getting has worked closely with the Hawk offen- off to a slow start, the Hawks went on to

sive front five this season. "With most of score 29 unanswered second half points

us coming back for a least another two led by a four touchdown performance by be seasons, were really going to some- running back Justin Praamsma to top the thing special," added Lebar. struggling Blues 42-15. The victory gives the Hawks a win- "The offensive line was just phe- ning record for the first time this season nomenal," commented Praamsma, who

at and allows the team an all 3-2 opportu- was given big holes to run through With to control its own destiny. three night thanks to the o-line's strong effort. nity

remaining in the reguiar season, racked in car- games Praamsma up 173 yards 17 two victories by the Hawks would guar- ries and was named the coach's offen-

antee them a birth in the playoffs. sive player of the game. Clearly, the stage is set for an important Praamsma opened the scoring for battle this Saturday when the Hawks the Hawks when he notched his first of

travel to Guelph's Alumni Stadium to bat- four rushing touchdowns at 8:18 of the

tle the 2-1-1 Gryphon. Guelph will be first quarter. Toronto answered back the Hawks clob- hungry for revenge as early in the second quarter when run- PHOTO bered them earlier this season 37-6. first ning back and 1997 OUA team all- FILE "The game is like a playoff game for star James Baskin scored his first TD of dom- second half a different team, the of the Hawks rushing yards like did." The Biues racked 247 totally majority us as it is for them," noted Zmich. at The they up the game to even the score 7-7. this season with Praamsma leading the yards rushing primarily in the first half inating the Blues with their punishing Guelph will be forced to play with out Blues went up 14-7 at 7:24 of the sec- far attack team at and Dillion not led by a 31 carry, 140 yard performance running again taking centre stage. 475 yards the services of their starting quarterback ond quarter when a big reception by behind at by Baskin. The Hawks racked up 313 rushing yards 389 yards. Tyson Beach who broke his clavicle early wide receiver Yurij Medwidsky set up crowd of this The Hawks first and touchdown As the not quite capacity on day. only in last Saturday's game against Windsor. Baskin's second TD run from a yard out. the air would of "It's a matter of what through come at the 600 was entertained by the peculiar taking they give 5:41 The key challenge for Hawk defence Asingle point off a missed field goal with noted Zmich who that the final when Kevin of the U of T mascot (a beaver, you," explained quarter quarterback will be to shut down Gryphon running left in the half would close comedy 5:49 out hooked with slot back Harvey by the way) and the riot so sweet Toronto's defensive alignment designed Taylor up back Gem't Stam, who netted OUA foot- Toronto's scoring for the night. The Blues Stables to make the score sounds of the U of T band, the Hawks primarily to guard against the pass 33-15. Taylor, ball player of the week honours for his lead was shaved to two just before half- the with a sizeable cast on the were for a second half allowed the Hawks opportunity to playing yard performance versus Praamsma busy preparing 33 carry, 277 time as lit up the scoreboard run An Alan thumb of his non-throwing hand, com- explosion. the ball aggressively. Ruby Windsor. again with his second major of the night TD of 21 for 128 a "Their were one or two minor interception set up Praamsma's third pleted 11 passes yards, can't out to on adjust- If you get Guelph with a mere 42 seconds left in the half. of of the of the third TD, and 2 interceptions on the night. ments, but mostly it was just a matter night at 9:16 quarter, Saturday to witness Canadian University A failed 2-point conversion attempt left his fourth Coach Zmich Taylor's thumb to revisiting the motivational end of which was quickly followed by expects football at its finest, can catch the the headed you score at 15-13 as the teams fullback be near healed for this noted Hawks head coach Rick at when a big run Justin fully Saturday's telecast on ONTV. The things," 12:05 by live at 2:oopm to their dressing rooms. been Dillion set the score to the which should his ball Zmich who's team may have guilty up give game improve Hawks next home game is on Saturday, "We came out a little flat," com- little Hawks lead. of taking the 0-4 Blues a lightly a 26-15 handling ability. October when the Hawks will battle mented Hawk safety Alan Ruby, who had 24 each other A touch and a touchdown run early on. "We complement so safety the McMaster Marauders right here at 2 interceptions on the day and was said of himself and from back Paul Whatever was said clearly had an well," Praamsma up quarterback University Stadium at named the coach's defensive player of 2:oopm. Dillion. The of them have recorded late in the closed out as the Hawks came out in the two McCoubry game the didn't them impact game. "We expect to run

in JEFF SCHOUELA Maclean called the Marauders the best team the

league. He certainly has reason to because Mac has

will for team more than Ist The playoff run soon commence most of a leading 32 goals, 15 place the WLU varsity: Lauder's It's time for the team's stars Western. Laurier is the only team in league to varsity teams.

2 role to come in not lose a this points the stretch to shine and the players through the game year going 4-0-4, Down are will whether behind the Lauder's last three clutch. The next 2 weeks determine our Mustangs. games

Western and Windsor. This will also teams are contenders or pretenders. against Brock,

be the last weekend catch the Men's team at For the first time all year the football team has to

U home as will close their on the road. a winning record thanks to a 42-15 thumping of they season

I'm a finish due the tough of T led by Justin Praamsma, who racked up 172 predicting 3rd place to

stretch. in mind that this and touchdowns. With a three win- schedule down the Keep yards 4 game time ning streak under their belts, the Hawks have three will be a very tough team come playoff have a because the Hawks, led by keeper Mark Ignor games remaining. First they'll play hungry Guelph 6 after Laurier let in the fewest number of goals, allowing team that will want revenge destroyed only

should 8 less than a can them earlier in the season. Realistically they though games, goal per game. I

be because if see them teams in the if can win this game but it won't easy suprising playoffs they

little Guelph wins then they'll be tied with WLU for the score just a more.

hosts Women Soccer Hawks in tremendous last playoff spot. After the Gryphons, Laurier a The are a final This weekend's tough McMaster that's currently tied with them for fight for the playoff spot.

will also be critical for chance of 3rd place. That game will be the last one at univer- games any playing

will in will come on sity stadium for the season. Finally, the Hawks the post season. Their biggest game

Yeomen have trou- at the stadium when Brock. The play the York and shouldn't any Sunday they play

is hot on ble with this 1-4 team but they should be aware that team pretty right now, playing a 4 game

number one ranked Western a scare unbeaten streak. They'll hope to use their momen- they gave big

off last week, only losing 10-8 in a defensive dog fight. tum to fend the Badgers, who are just one point

WLU for the final in the OUA. I think that Laurier will come out of Guelph this behind playoff space

standout and week with a win and play Mac next week for third The Hawks will certainly turn to

attendance female athlete of the week Lorraine Hodds to keep place. It should be a great game and at Hawks and the stadium should be high for the home finale. the Badgers off their backs. The Badgers

and their schedules are The Men's soccer team has been playing well all each have four games left for and will continue for first. so the this Sunday is critical year to fight Danny pretty equal game

is their best of the Gilbota's 4th goal of the season in the 60th minute WLU. Laurier playing soccer sea-

Hawks lift and son now and if continue to at a high of the game certainly gave the a they right they play

level then believe that's them ended up defeating Guelph 1-0. Their biggest chal- I good enough to get

this week- PHOTO lenge of the season will definitely come on Saturday into the playoffs. Good luck to our teams when they host McMaster. Head coach Barry end in their final home games. FILE

October 14 I 15,1998 s

Hawk Talk and volleyball controversy

MIKE MCKENNA & SCHOUELA their win Rookie of the Year if JEFF to third of the season and they 1997-98 Amy game they are to make the playoffs.

now sit in fourth place in the OUA West MacPherson, and a host of new recruits The Men's volleyball team will start

For the first this time season the Golden Division, good for the final to show their stuff Wednesday Night, the season with a win and they won't

Hawk football team sits with a playoff spot. The Hawks completely shut game time is 7:30 p.m. even have to show up to get it. That is

record thanks down entered week winning to a big 42-15 win the Gryphons who Also on tap this is a special because McMaster has forfeit its game on

over the of the exhibition match for the due University Toronto the game with highest scoring volleyball Friday to problems within the

Blues. of Golden Hawk Marauder It was one many accomplish- offense in the OUA West. Women's team.. Having volleyball team.

for the Hawks week. Glibota scored his fourth the the ments over the past Danny goal opened season by capturing Two weeks ago, certain senior mem-

of will Justin Praamsma led the offense for the season for the Men's side as they Brock Tournamentthe Hawks take on bers of the team apparently went too far

the Golden defeated to remain initiation Hawks who trailed 15-13 at Guelph 1-0, undefeat- the University of Winnepeg. The with their of the rookies and

the half. Praamsma scored four touch- ed. They currently sit two points out of Wesmen, who are consistently ranked in were temporarily suspended. Authorities

downs in OUA West in CIAU while rushing for 172 yards on 17 first place the with a game the top five the will be a at Mac siad the game was canceled and

Western who their carries. The rushing attack continued to in hand over the first place tough test for the Hawks, open forefitted due to a "hazing issue." No

lead the for the Hawks as way they went Mustangs. regular season October 16th at names were mentioned and no specific

WLU over the 300 yard mark for the second The golf team also put in a McMaster. Game time, Thursday night, is incidents were reprted but players were

week in the the Laurier a row. strong showing at OUA 7:30 p.m. at put under reprimand. Suspensions might

On Al Athletic the defensive side of the ball Championships which took place October Complex. follow soon. A member of Mac's student

continued his fine this and 6th in Chris Martin led The also had said their Ruby play season, sth Kingston. Men's Rugby team a newspaper that behavior was

and the Hawks 6th overall finish successful last week and grabbing two interceptions adding to a place at performace as they unaccaptable that they might be sus-

six tackles. Terrence also added the which were won beat Willison Murray Championships by Trent in a game played on pended for a while. Their were also

an interception for the Hawks who now the University of Ottawa. Individually Field Thursday afternoon. The rumors of a racial problem within the

have ten the Martin finished with of and Hawks weekend The of on scores 74 76 are off to Carleton this team. first 2 games Mac's season

season. for the two day event, good enough for to face the Ravens in a must win have been canceled and forfeitted.

The Hawks will look to continue their third overall.

three streak this The continued game winning men's hockey team to

Saturday when they travel to Guelph for increase expectations for 1998-99,

rematch with the a Gryphons. The with a strong third place finish at the

Hawks hammered Guelph in their last Oktoberfest tournament. After

meeting and will look to do so Saturday beating Queen's 6-1 on Friday night, the

when they travel to Guelph for a rematch Hawks fell 7-0 to a very strong

with the Gryphons. The UQTR team, the eventual tournament

Hawks hammered Guelph in their last champions. On Sunday the Hawks faced

meeting and will look to do so off against Waterloo in the Bronze Medal

Game time at Game. again. Saturday, is 2 p.m., After being down 4-1 at the end of Cord Sports... Alumni Stadium in Guelph. If the second period the Hawks roared We sell what can't make it check we you out ONTV, who back to eventually take the game in a only

will broadcast the game live. shoot-out to capture third place. First year

The Golden Hawks soccer teams also Hawk Jeff Haydar can't drink ourselves put in a good showing last week was named to the tournament All-Star

against Guelph with the men netting a 1- team.

0 win and the women's team The Golden Hawk Women's

winning 2-0 against the same Guelph Basketball team will tip-off their exhibi-

that had beat them weeks team 4-0 two tion

earlier. schedule this Wednesday night when the

Lorraine Hodds led the women's team York Yeowomen come to town. Look for

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team based on his performance over the course of the season.

Female Athlete of the Week Lorraine Hodds - Soccer

WALIA IBEX Lorraine who is a two time All-Canadian has been the leader of the Hawks

all season as they have rebounded from a rough start to now be in

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OUA standings ending

October 13, 1998

Football

Standings

Team GP W L T F A TP

Western 5500 156 94 10

Waterloo 5 4 1 0 191 116 8

McMaster 5 3 2 o 172 137 6

Laurier 5 3 2 o 157 96 6

108 Guelph 5 2 2 1 65 5

York 61 5 1 4 0 123 2

Windsor 5 1 3 1 56 121 3

Toronto 5 o 5 0 49 132 o

Men's Rugby

Division I Men's Rugby

Standings

Team GP W L T F A TP

Queen's 5 5 0 0 182 72 10

8 Guelph 5 4 1 0 178 69

Western 182 5 3 2 0 77 6

McMaster 2 0 5 3 94 68 4

Waterloo 51 4 o 60 231 2

York 5 o 5 o 33 212 0

Division II Men's Rugby

Standings

Team GP W L T F A TP

Carteton 5 4 1 o 110 28 8

Toronto 5 4 1 0 51 32 8

Brock 8 5 4 1 0 102 107

RMC 126 5 2 3 o 52 4

Laurier 5 1 4 o 124 74 2

Trent 5 0 5 0 31 148 0

Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer EAST

Standings

Team GP W L T F A TP

Queen's 10 9 o i 30 8 28

York 971 1 30 11 21

Ottawa 8431 18 11 13

Toronto 9 3 4 2 15 11 11

Carieton 10 3 4 2 10 21 11

Trent 9 1 6 2 3 20 5

8 Ryerson 9 0 1 2 27 1

Women's Soccer WEST

Standings

Team GP W L T F A TP

Western 971 1 24 7 22

McMaster 9621 20 11 19

Guelph 8 4 3 1 17 9 13

Laurier 8 3 3 2 7 10 11

Brock 8 6 2 2 4 8 10

Waterloo 6 18 9 1 2 5 5

Windsor 9 1 7 1 8 24 4

Men's Soccer Women's Tennis

Men's Soccer WEST Saturday, September iq Women's Tennis Standings Standings

McMaster 5 York 2

Team GP W L T F A TP Team W L MW ML TP

Western 18 Western York 9 5 1 3 17 10 4 3 McMaster 2 0 10 4 4

McMaster 2 2 11 9 5 32 17 Queen's 2 o 10 4 4 McMaster Western 2 Laurier 8 6 16 5 4 0 4 13 Toronto 1 1 10 4 3

Windsor 12 9 3 3 3 15 14 Western Toronto 11653 Queen's 4 3 8 2 5 1 16 Guelph 9 7 McGill 10702 Waterloo 1 12 6 9 4 4 30 York Queen's 6 Laurier 1 02592 Brock 8 i 2 18 5 7 5 Laurier 021 13 2

Laurier 0 Toronto 7 Waterloo o 1 0 7 1

October 15,1998 ( 17 Entertainment

The Human Edge on TV Ontario

AMY NEUFELD seeing only the one aspect which makes

her unique.

It inevitably happens on a Wednesday Another interesting aspect of these

night; you finish watching Party of Five programs is the role of the camera.

and think, there has to be something These filmmakers attempt to capture the

better than this on television. Well, there reality of the situation without having it

is. altered by their presence. Due to this,

On Wednesday nights at 10:00 p.m. you rarely hear voices from behind the

interested TVOntario continues its tenth season of camera, they are more in cap-

The Human Edge, a prime timeseries of turing the moment than in influencing it

international social issue documentaries. with their views.

In honour of its anniversary, TVOntario is Two upcoming and outstanding doc-

also presenting Human Edge Late Night, umentaries are the aforementioned

and Brother's airing on Fridays after midnight. This pro- Sunshadow, the film

Delbert gram is a retrospective of some cult clas- Keeper. The latter is the story of

sics and audience favorites from the past Ward from Munnsville, New York, who

ten seasons of Human Edge. was accused of smothering his brother

Now, all too often, the reaction to Bill in his sleep.

documentaries is to shudder and find The documentary looks at the lives

something, anything else to watch. We of the brothers, and the community

all remember too well the documentary which rallied to support them. It uses

on Spruce Bog Succession that we had courtroom footage, interviews with key

to sit through for grade 10 science. people, and shots of life on the Ward

Fortunately for the viewer, The ferm to show all sides of the situation.

Human Edge documentaries are not only All of the documentaries provide

and interesting, they are thought-provoking education on current social issues,

and poignant. Taxicab Confessions, an they do so in a dramatic form that is

internationally acclaimed documentary, interesting and visually pleasing for the

is part of the Human Edge series. This viewer.

From native music to cine- program videotaped unknowing passen- striking

filmmakers able PHOTO gers in cabs as they revealed deep matography, the are to

secrets and desires. capture as much in the sights and FILE

in What is particularly admirable about sounds of the story as they do their Titles to watch for in this series include October 18th at io:oopm on TVO's decision to focus on the docu- 14th, Sunday these documentaries is the balance they discussions with those involved. Little Dieter Needs to Fly: mentary form. High Risk Offender and Wrestling With strike in the topics they record. In the The Human Edge series is Canada's Shadows. October 21st, Sunday, The documentaries are very original Wednesday, documen- program Sunshadow (the story of female longest running point-of-view October at and cutting edge. They present situa- Again, Human Edge is presented 25th 10:00pm is Spanish matador Cristina Sanchez), the tary series. "Documentary an area with Brother's Wednesday, tions and people as they are, not how every Wednesday night at 10:00, Keeper: filmmakers show the life of Cristina both where TVO decided it was going to make same October 28th, November Ist at they are perceived by media or society. repeats on Sunday evening at the Sunday, with inside and outside the arena. its presence felt, especially one- is lan Because they are international, they time. The series hosted by Brown, 10:00pm They capture equally well that part of hour and feature-length social-issue is Human Edge Late Night allow Canadians to see what other coun- and presented uncut and commercial her life which is consumed with bull- docs, and hauteur documentaries - the A October tries in the world consider to be impor- free. Very Special Baby: Friday, is kinds that hard to fighting, and that other part which of programs are make, 16th after tant issues. So flip on TVO on Wednesday night midnight controversial consumed with family and leisure activi- or are very or provocative and leam from Out of the Pan: October As well as Human Edge and Human actually something your Frying Friday, ties. Because of this balance the viewer in nature," commented Rudy Buttigno! after Edge Late Night, TVO will be presenting, television for a change. 23rd midnight is able to see a portrait of the woman as (Creative Head - Documentaries, Guns: October after in January, The View From Here, a series Human Edge Lady Friday, 30th rather than and Science) a complete person, simply Independent Production, of Canadian documentary filmmaking. Sunshadow: Wednesday, October midnight

Ode to Mr. Dressup's tickle trunk

of the disc the band album's focus. "This is definitely a con- for the production

the Waterloo cept album. I wanted to get away from found support from

the mainstream, and try something a lit- Regional Heritage Foundation. The

of tle different. Since I've always been Foundation gave them a grant $3,500,

interested in history, I wanted to write a significant contribution to their budget.

songs that held interest for me." "We made a proposal and they were

ideas. While many perceive Canadian histo- really supportive of our song They

and it real- ry as a little dry, this band sets out to saw the value in the project,

make it more listener accessible. "Song ly gave us a headstart."

ideas came to me in a variety of ways, That grant led them on a musical

but mostly from the stories I heard from journey of historic proportions. Digging

for people coming in to do research. My is an album that has something

favorite songs evolved from these sto- everyone and the band feels they can

ries, even more so than the research I appeal to the university crowd.

that did myself." "It's always a difficult balance, in

The the album but we also songs on are a we want to be entertaining,

unique mix of these different stories, want the audience to take some mean-

inter- such as "Cold Summer," which tells ing from the songs, and to take an

about the summer of 1816, in which the est in their community history. These

that the Golden Triangle experienced an unusual- songs are universal, and I think

ly frigid season. Another tells the story of stories they tell could be anyone's sto-

Preston the Rivulettes, a very successful ries."

women's hockey team in the 1930'5; this Finnigan's Tongue hopes to build a

aired and song was on CBC during the Winter national audience over time, per-

PHOTO the Olympics in Nagano. Mike has his own haps go on tour and they are in

to tell about this of radio station to pick FILE story song. process finding a

"Once we for the album. were searching a stu- up new sound. Wert that DANIELL[illegible] them new found from critics and and a says praise dio record "we to in, and we met an engineer In the final analysis, Mike says, wanted what to do with listeners. I had chance to chat with Mike Finnigan's Tongue definitely Wondering your in and working one of these studios. In talk- are really happy with this album, and distinct. not check out Wert, the band's vocalist, and a Laurier something different Saturday night? Why him about ing to that song, we found we're confident it will do well." After Mike worked in the a folk rock band from graduation, Finnigan's Tongue, graduate. a out that his great aunt played on the So if you're interested in hearing K-W which is where he some of As the the band got library archives, Waterloo that is trying to dig up story goes, lis- and he even them a team, set up an interview different spin on history, give show discovered of the best material for area's lesser known While to play for a Laurier talent some the history. together with her for is us." ten. You may find that a little digging his work the War and decid- the band. As a result of experi- been around for a few years, under name Wagon, they've In their search to manufacture funds worth the effort. to deifne the to make of it with new name ence the band managed their latest release, Digging, is earning ed a go a

18 October 15,1998 e

hits mark Chart magazine century

session each included a free CD from the Halifax BRIAN GEIGER even the one hundredth issue is plastered with and organized an autograph-signing at magazine (which

Chart took a band), a Sloan fen could resist. some Marilyn Manson's mug. But the loyalty to theirhome Canadian venue on the tour. In May, nary Though

the for that Chart, the benchmark of Canadian magazines, has country is still evident inside. bold move in publishing four different covers to chastised magazine using a gimmick

in reached a poignant milestone this month with the had been tried before the United States (with

KISS), it release of its one hundredth issue. nonetheless gave Chart tons of publicity.

The Press This is a fitting end to a summer that saw the promotions seem to be working.

releases from the indicate that several of magazine become more popular and gain more magazine

this issues have sold out fester than ever exposure than ever before. This milestone solidifies year's before. Chart as the source for Canadian music news.

Since the first one hundred issues have been a The magazine has undergone more than a few

where is Chart with the next hun- changes along the way. Co-Editors/Producers success, going

dred? Edward Skira and Nada Laskovski started Chart as

of "We want to be to Canada what Q and Select a hobby; originally it was an eight-page listing

Skira. Chart is look- Canadian campus radio charts. Now the magazine are to the U.K.," says Essentially

to have their become with covers most popular musical genres and delves into ing name synonymous

the Canadian music films, books and, of course, the Internet. industry.

take the basic What really got the ball rolling for Chart, accord- Wherever the next issues Chart,

format of and album ing to Skira, was the emergence of Nirvana in the Oots interviews, plus concert

should remain intact. "We have early 1990'5. Though Chart gives plenty of exposure reviews) always

and wanted add to the musicians, to hip-hop, punk, heavy metal pop bands, to personalities espe- alternative music remains the main focus of the cially independent Canadian artists" Skira claims.

The Chart of which often involves magazine. With Nirvana's success came increased style interview,

the writers with the interest in bands that had at one time been known one of hanging out subjects on

a makes for an read and to only campus radio listeners. Chart was already in typical day, interesting

the artists in a more manner. on the ground floor. presents intriguing

of Chart But Chart was not truly solidified until some- But the future will largely depend on thing big happened right here in the Great White how strong the Canadian music industry remains.

North. The magazine's devotion to Canadian music "It has always been a difficult industry" Skira notes, paid off when the Barenaked Ladies become the citing the massive import of entertainment and

music from south of the border the main hin- darlings of Canadian radio and, of course, as

MuchMusic. drance to the Canadian music scene.

"The Barenaked Ladies," claims Skira, "proved For all the Canadian bands, such as hHead, the that there for able was a demand Canadian independent Superfriendz and the Inbreds that haven't been music." This demand naturally turned into sales for to survive our harsh musical climate, there will

Ladies and Chart magazine, which had boosted its image over PHOTO always be Our Lady Peace, Moist, the the years with the addition of colour and glossy Sloan to keep the spotlight on Canada. FILE the recent Chart's paper. Despite success, biggest

The demand became that for while This Chart been each different achievement far has been modest. "The so strong a year in particular, has taking their magazine, one featuring a mem- so pretty

"is Chart adopted a policy of putting only Canadian great strides to become the biggest music magazine ber of Sloan. There was already a lot of hype sur- highlight for me" Skira says, just that we have

that bands on the cover. This concept has since been on the block. Chart published the Official Program rounding Sloan's Navy Blues album, and when Chart survived this long. We never thought we were abandoned with it". in the name of effective marketing; Guide for the massive Edgefest tour this summer, saturated the shelves with four sets of the same going to go anywhere .

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Ear candy Laurier on the dial

Lauryn Hill of her just hanging out with her

of friends and The Miseducation Lauryn Hill a good time, KAREN "The adds into the cost of a radio station. having STEGENGA such as the Terrace. biggest advantage running Ruffhouse Records which shows she still deeply is the issue of whether or Radio Laurier has right now is the ability to Lastly not the loves what she does. is stu- of Laurier wants a radio station of There a power you cannot see. A control grow and adapt alongside a changing community thesis wett- Hill illustrates her "I treat this like Lauryn life- their own. Since it is such a venture it my over what you listen to every minute of the dent body," says Mike McMahon. costly written broken down into music education in music on is look at the demand for such topic long - when are of The future of on the airwaves important to day you on campus course. being again With the first line of levels this album. She time it on is Last Scott an establishment. At this as pieces." many When you are walking through the cam- is years away. year, O'Hara, seems Hour." credited for "Final Lauryn Hill partially with all of its production, looked into the of though we will be waiting our call letters pus bopping your head, most likely you are (WLUSU), possibilities summarizes The Miseducation of arranging, and writing on the Radio of broadcast outside of the Laurier com- for at least another five years. listening to Laurier. To those you being

Hill. album. She creates her tracks issue that would Lauryn by who have been in the dark and realized that there are a lot of Another probably not living ages for all munity worth When an artist, famous for starting with some classic R&B of Radio to deal with for this shift Rrst present a but is mentioning, your university career, Laurier is the issues to occur. problem, group-work goes solo it is a given grooving, including orchestral again concerns joining on-campus radio station. that would be to instruments fin- the C.R.T.C. There they eager pres- on some, simple Currently, Radio Laurier has are

ent a side that has been unful- ger-snapping on others, and pro- and rigid guidelines that 32 active deejays is run by filled in ceeds Radio Laurier would previ- by two coordinators, Paul Arsenault

ous efforts. adding multi- have to follow under the and myself, Karen Stegenga. As Hill has of C.R.T.C. Listeners of Lauryn ple layers coordinators, we work with Mike

had her incredible Laurier already McMahon, (WLUSU Radio must ask

of if plenty expo- voice. Right Programming Services Manager) themselves they are

sure and suc- with the open- prepared to give the to bring music to your lives. up

cess with the jam "Lost freedom that we have ing Radio Laurier deejays play

and Ones," she now. Fugees the music that they want to hear with her role in The of Radio individually as well as music that the stu- prospect

Sister blends Laurier Act 2. R&B, dents of Laurier want to hear, going city-wide

Her first soul, and a will not be to including everything from coun- easy

solo single cappella with attain, but it is not an try to jungle and house to alter- conti- feat. "Doo Wop superb native to R&B and acid jazz to impossible

is and flow. MARTYN all those (That Thing)" nuity international music. Radio Certainly

involved already receiv- Even in the what the are Laurier should be stu- LUKE a lot of air- she puts optisimistic about the ing raps dent body wants to hear, and so

thus that suc- several overdubs of her voice in future. Paul Arsenault play, continuing this year we plan to expand our

On this the mix to the music color- it is lot of to confindes his for the sta- cess. release, Lauryn keep taste in music even further. of all, going to cost a money get confidently hopes

her roots at ful and in to tions "I for two things: 1) that acknowledges while, edgy. At this time, Radio Laurier is broadcast started. On top of this, we would have pay future; hope

Her all forms : the same time, uses her skills and presence in the music the Concourse, the Hall of Memories, Wilfs, a monthly fee to C.R.T.C. (Canadian Radio students will team to appreciate of

achieve level in has also allowed her when visit in R.L. will be assets to a new industry to the Hawk's nest and is wired to Mike Television Commission). music; 2) I 5 years,

her music. bring in some impressive singers McMahon's office in the Student Union Office. Second of alt, the equipment that we playing all over Waterloo."

takes some time for such as Carlos Santana, j. We at in the Turret could not be used If has any concerns or Lauryn Mary are not broadcast off campus this time, presently use anyone questions,

self-examination and and radio station because it was ideas feel free to contact either Paul, Mike or retrospect, Blige, D'Angelo. although once upon a time we were broad- for daily use as a

shown with the This solo debut is much at You can also reach at as clearly track cast across the airwaves. An executive deci- not made for broadcasting a radio station. myself anytime. us

Turret She reflects back on tamer than her work with the take would have on ooradio@machiwlu or the deejay "Superstar." sion was made in the early 1980's to We to get space campus to

her and basical- but she does deliver Radio Laurier booth and the booth. early beginnings Fugees, Radio Laurier off the air waves because of a set up a buy

entire of some hard beats and creative Students are to call to the ly exposes an chapter reduce in demand. This is a decision that has proper equipment. encouraged up

her life. There are the more seri- instrumentation. The bottom line radio station could booth and comment or affected us until this day. Thirdly, running a deejay anytime on,

of shown that the album is music. The extension number is ous aspects it, as on is phenomenal Despite this the future for Radio Laurier hardly be done by volunteers alone. Since request

the track is and will be sure to for a Mike facilitates of the Radio Laurier is broadcast from the "Everything please looks bright. The coordinators, along with McMahon many events 3584.

However; between time. run on another full time Turret booth and runs from 8 a.m. Everything." long McMahon's help, are hoping to broadcast that campus person deejay

each of the there is a Fetter hired the load. This until songs clip Bradley Radio Laurier in more areas of the school, would need to be to carry 10 p.m.

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