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ENROLMENT The university has more first-year students than ever before, News 4 Cuts total HOUSING Two new buildings are being A first year's guide to $8.9 million leased as residences, News 4 LAUREN MILLET a break on the [payments];' said vice­ NEWS EDITOR president of finance Jim Butler. THE PARTY LINE "The two biggest drivers [to the uni­ Learn more about political groups The office of the vice-president aca­ versity's debt] are the pension defi­ demic has been given one year to fig­ ciency and the structural deficit;' add­ on campus, National9 ure out the best way to implement edButler. five per cent cuts within the various "[The deferral] pushes everything departments. out a year ... the deferral increases the NIGHTLIFE The cuts resulted from Wilfrid Lau­ cash flow by $4 million [for this year]:· Waterloo bars within walking rier University's operating budget for Butler added that the amount of the 2009-2010 fiscal year, which was debt created by the pension and bene­ distance, Life ·14 officially released on June 18. fits payments really questions the sus­ WLU president Max Blouw believes tainability of the current system. the school has done the best they could, The main purpose of the pension given the current economic state. deferral is to buy some time for the J WHAT'S THE POINT? "We spent a great deal of time de­ university to conduct proper planning Three students weigh in on the value veloping the budget and in an environ­ for next year's academic cuts. of attending university, Life 15 ment of tremendous uncertainty, the While there will have to be cuts budget balances a prudent approach to made, they will not be a big as they our future against the quality of the ed­ might have been without the deferral. ucation we can provide;' said Blouw. The numbers show that the office AN 0-WEEK TALE The most significant component of of the vice-president academic will be A short story, inspired the budget includes a one-year deferral experiencing the most cuts; however, by Orientation Week, Life 15 on pension payments. the figures are slightly misleading be­ .. This deferral will allow the universi­ cause academics is the largest depart­ to save $8.7 million this year; money ment. !!.Y have put back into the aca­ "ProportionaTiy, they are actually NECESSITIES demic department as one-time-only cutting less than other departments;• What you'll need to spruce funds. said Butler. "Universities have been lobbying see page 3 up your dorm room, Life 17 the government asking them to give us CORD-0-SCOPES Mystical insight into your first year at Wilfrid Laurier, Life 17 8 varsity teams lose funding, page 26

WISE WORDS Upper-year students offer Budget cuts by department advice, Features 19

VP: Academic FROM KISS TO ALEXIS $5.248,000 (59%) A history of 0-Week Institutional $1.793.000 120%) concert headliners, Arts 21 VP: Finance ~ $733.000 (8%)

0-WEEK'S WORTH VP: Brantford Two columnists spar over the $367.000 (4%) week's value, Opinion 23 Dean of Students $335.000 (4%)

VP: Development GOLDEN HAWKS $189.000 (2%) An introduction to President's departmE varsity athletic teams, Sports 27 $187,000 12%1 ~ Board causes budget confusion $25,000 amendment to the students' union budget leaves WLUSU searching for funds, page 5 tt tt I certainly see the board as taking the reins It's a balanced budget with a on this 100 per cent. From what I understand, $25,000 amendment, which VP: public affairs has $[7,500] in their means we have a budget budget to do their own market research. with a deficit of $25,000.

- Andrew Fryer, - SaadAslam,

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~lifetime of ~~generation gap" What is your New art learning" favourite part discussi ''I will note for the about Laurier? minutes that you Linda Givetash Katie Flood LAUREN MIL are a socialist. Local and National Editor Staff Writer NEWS EDITOF WLU psychology professor Through multi-media art, This fall, there ' Don Morgenson addresses "Talkin' Bout My Generation" fered in the fac\ the importance of continued - an exhibit currently on senior-level sn learning in a public lecture display at the Waterloo cussion leaders -SaadAslam, chairofthe WLUSU held to honour the Laurier Regional Children's Museum Part of the cr board, to director Andrew Fryer after Association for Lifelong - contrasts youth culture from ing, Learning : Fryer suggested money collected Learning's (LALL) 12th the '60s and early '70s to that the Liberal Art: from Waterloo students should be anniversary. oftoday. actually leadinl reallocated to spending in Brantford "Orientation Week, for year tutorial cia sure." "We think 1 cordweeldy.com/news Arts, page 20 - Heather Pritchard Other universi1 of things, but "Jim is one of those rare individuals. He defines three things: vision, leadership Fourth-year psychology and generosity. They all come together in terms of institutions like the Balsillie said dean of art Centre:' "What we're - John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, speaking about Jim Balsillie recognize · the after he contributed $50 million to the Balsillie Centre ofExcellence dents might be centive in first "This is like a large ship. WLU cannot be turned around like a large speedboat. getting experie We are not as nimble." We are giving tl -VP: Finance Jim Butler speaking to the academic senate on the topic ofbringing the university here:' out ofdebt Currently, f lead by teach "If they're too big to fail. .. they're also too big to bail out." who are either - Griffin Carpenter, president ofthe Campus Greens, on the GM auto bailout (CAS), masten

"What would be really interesting is if we were able to see some type of pan­ "The small community. Canadian accord where all the provinces come together and together came up It only takes five minutes with a strategic vision of what education should look like across the country." to get to class." - Kory Preston, WLU's CASA delegate, on thefoture ofpost-secondary eduction - Jen Mooney "We find our club is very exclusive and accepting of all people who are interested Fourth-year sociology WLU b in the subject matter." - ChloeArbutina, president ofthe Campus Conservatives penSIC

"Learning, of course you know, is the one activity of which the individual is capable, that never flickers with age as long as we make the effort ... It never fails What is your with illness or fades during persecution or disgrace. Learning always implies a least-favourite part FROM BUDG move to a higher stage of understanding your relationship with the world:' - WLU psychology proftssor Don Morgenson speaking at a public lecture on the implications about Laurier? Studentsenatm ofcontinued liberal learning the proposed cu "It wasn't n knew there wa cuts;' said Asla "It's not somet 10 things brochures won't 10 things that are actually necessary in th The one-tirr tell you about Laurier true about Laurier demics for the the departmen 1. People do walk on the Hawk and they get great pleasure from doing it. 1. The campus is over 60 per cent female. Most ofthese females are blonde. smoothly. 2. Never trust anything the nurses at Health Services tell you, especially 2. Orientation Week is just as crazy as you've heard. It's filled with "You can't cl if they say that you are "okay" and you don't think you are. hundreds of screaming volunteers everywhere you turn; Winter "Definitely St. Mike's. It's grams of the UI Blouw. "Stud~ 3. The dining hall closes at the most convenient meal times and Carnival is a drunk version of this. realty grimy." everything always looks better than it tastes. 3. Laurier is a small school; so small that you will run into the one is a whole ser 4. We have terrible technology. WebCT - the online educational person you are avoiding twice in the same day. - Danielle Barron within our aca software you need to complete your course work - will crash; 4. Laurier students really do party harder than UW students, no matter Third-year English to fit what we wireless Internet only works in certain buildings; LORIS, the online what those fucking engineers tell you. means having registration system, can't handle all the students trying to register for 5. Five years to finish your undergrad at WLU is never frowned upon. terlocking pie classes at the same time; there are not enough laptop outlets. 6. Everyone really does get involved in something (this is why it takes Jonathin Fin 5. We have aBrantford campus; it's like the cousin you never speak of. many five or plus years to finish a degree). cations depar 6. There is not enough study space, especially during exams. 7. You can get to any of your classes in five minutes. are going to t~ 7. Classes are held in a renovated elementary school across the street. 8. During the winter, nearly every Laurier girl can be spotted wearing "It's going 8. The A. C. is always to crowded to get the exercise machine you want, Ugg boots and tights. rigor of our ' unless you go at 8:30a.m. 9. Biz kids think they are better than everyone else. to offer and s 9. Students voted the library as the best place to have sex on campus. 10. Laurier students really do love Laurier. reliant on p: 10. The students' union will renovate the 3rd floor of the FNCC every year, that'.s where without fail. Finn. Finn notes slightly incre This issue cutting class• "Food choices and the . other optiom News ...... · 3 Life ...... · 14 prices." "We areve Local ...... 8 Features ...... 19 - Alim Haji cause the lar~ tense the lea National ...... ·9 Arts ...... 20 Third-year general arts less one-on­ International ...... n Opinion ...... : ...... 22 Compiled by Lauren Millet get." 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New arts course will allow senior-level students to lead first-year tutorials as Details about AF339

discussion leaders; not all departments to be involved Title: Teaching, learning and thinking through the liberal arts

LAUREN MILLET TA's are paid for their work, and as­ Vice-president: academic Deb Ma­ perience and education, there is more Pre-requisites: NEWS EDITOR sist professors by creating and mark­ cLatchy assures that graduate students pressure on the professor to oversee Invitation, review and selection by ing assignments for tutorials. would not lose their positions as a re- the marking to ensure consistency:' participating departments. This fall, there will be a new course of­ "This is a different kind of model we sult of this class. • The type of assignments will also fered in the faculty of arts that teaches are introducing;' said Docherty. "In most programs there are more likely have to be changed in order to Course Description: senior-level students how to be dis­ "The professor will be responsible tutorials than there are graduate stu­ allow discussion leaders to be able to Introduces students to basic theory cussion leaders. for creating the assignments and over­ dents;• said McLatchy. mark electronically and avoid dealing and practice in teaching liberal arts. Part of the credit for AF 399: Teach­ seeing them. The discussion leader Norris is in favour of the general with subjective responses. It will provide training and experience ing, Learning and Thinking Through might be responsible for non-subjec­ premise of teaching students how to "My concern with the faculty of arts leading tutorials in specifc majors. the Liberal Arts, will include students tive grading, with a rubric, opposed to be teachers and discussion leaders, is that it's not always the knowledge actually leading discussion in a first­ essay grading." saying that supporting teaching excel­ and skills that one acquires from just Format: year tutorial class. Bringing in fourth-year students to lence on every level is a great idea. multiple choice exams (that is impor­ Intensive training sessions with bi­ "We think this is an innovation. lead discussion groups raises ques­ However, Herbert Pirnlott, associate tant)," said Pirnlott. weekly workshops throughout the Other universities have similar kinds tions of what will happen to graduate professor of communications, is not as Another concern Pirnlott expressed term. Students will undertake a practi­ of things, but not exactly the same;' studentTA's. convinced that the idea is a good one. was that from his observations in his curn in undergraduate courses specific said dean of arts David Docherty. "It definitely is a concern for gradu­ "I realize we need to make bud­ tutorials, students often don't show a to their majors through which they will "What we're really trying to do is ate students;' commented Joan Norris, get cuts;' said Pirnlott. "(But] I'm not lot of interest in them. be mentored as discussion leaders. recognize the work fourth-year stu­ dean of the faculty of graduate studies. wholly convinced that fourth-year dis­ He feels that switching a CAS pro­ dents might be doing, giving them in­ "We want to make sure we can still cussion leaders is the best way to go." fessor or a graduate with a fourth-year Rationale: centive in first-year to work towards guarantee TA positions for graduate Pirnlott noted that a lot of profes­ student will only cause first-years to The course provides an opportunity for getting experience before grad school. students. It's very important in terms sors of first-year classes put a big em­ take tutorials even less seriously. third and fourth-year students to en­ We are giving them a great opportunity of recruiting as well as supporting phasis on tutorials, and having discus­ "I'm not opposed to the idea per se, gage in a mentoring opportunity while here:' them when they get here:· sion leaders instead ofTA's adds pres­ we'll have to see how it runs and how offering a learning experience to peers, Currently, first-year tutorials are Norris went on to add that TA po­ sure to the course professor. it works;' said Pirnlott. "I remain to be according to the proposal. lead by teaching assistant's (TA's), sitions act as both a training and an "It will change the nature of the kind persuaded:' who are either contract academic staff employment opportunity for graduate of tutorial experience," said Pirnlott. (CAS), masters or doctorate students. students. ''As you bring in people with less ex- New sustainability office y WLU budget reveals deferral of pension payments for one year creating green intiatives

ANDREA MILLET FROM BUDGET, COVER der to pull out of the deficit, they would LEAD REPORTER need to spend $15 million a year. Student senator SaadAslam voiced that Butler expects that the next two or The development of a sustainability the proposed cuts were no surprise. three years will also present similar office is in progress at Wilfrid Lau­ "It wasn't really a big secret. We tough budget situations, as universi­ rier University after students voted knew there was going to be a lot of ties across the province will be able to in favour of its creation in a February cuts," said Aslam. rely less on government funding. referendum. "It's not something you want, but it's "It gives us time for the markets to After increasing the student green necessary in this time:' recover and hopefully the economy • fee from $0.50 to $5.00 a semester, The one-time money put into aca­ starts to turn around. If it doesn't, we WLU is now able to fund a sustain abil­ demics for the upcoming year allows could be in a lot more trouble:' ity office, as well as hire a sustainabil­ the department to make the transition ity officer to oversee its functioning. smoothly. A job description is being formulat­ "You can't change the academic pro­ ed for completion by July, after which it t's grams of the university overnight;' said will be passed through the university's Blouw. "Students are involved ... there human relations department. is a whole series of interlocked pieces Budget ­ Th~ job position will then be opened within our academic environment and and an officer will be hired by the fall, to fit what we do into a smaller budget highlights at which time the office is expected to means having tore-jig all of those in­ be open. terlocking pieces." Currently, Laurier alti.rnnus Lau­ Jonathin Finn, chair of the communi­ ren McNiven has taken on the role of cations department, says that classes $6,540,000 a seasonal officer and has been work­ are going to take the brunt of the hit. ing closely with food services and oth­ "It's going to have an effect on the Revenue from tuition fees er campus groups to alter and improve rigor of our program and our ability WLU's environmental practices. to offer and staff courses. We're quite The new office will be located either reliant on part-time professors and in 202 Regina, where a space has been that'.s where the cuts take place;' said $360,000 offered, or in a space on the third floor Finn. of the Fred Nichols Campus Center Finn notes that class sizes are being Funds for new staff (FNCC). slightly increased and that aside from While it is not finalized, Laura cutting classes the department has no Sheridan, Wilfrid Laurier University other options. Students' Union president, explains "We are very reluctant to do so, be­ $1,130,000 that a location in the FNCC will pro­ cause the larger the classes, the less in­ Salary cuts for full-time vide a visible and accessible place to tense the learning experience and the allow for and to encourage student in­ less one-on-one interaction students · academic faculty volvement in the university's actions get." towards sustainability. Classes will increase at the second "We want as much student involve­ and third year levels, but fourth-year ment as possible;• said Sheridan. seminars will remain at 20 students. The office will provide resources for The future five per cent cuts that $1,758,000 students who have ideas and initia­ the vice-president of academics will Salary cuts for contract tives about combating environmental 1 nrws and be forced to make are disconcerting to academic staff issues at Laurier, and the officer will be tidy. some professors. present to provide them with support. ltion of all inioru in a ''A five per cent cut next year is go­ "We want to have the greatest im­ ing to further erode and undermine pact on our environmental footprint, !ld ethical .ion or o£ (the program);' said associate profes­ in terms of reducing it;' said presi­ nowl..tg.d sor of communication studies, Herbert dent of Laurier Campus Greens Griffin Pirnlott. Carpenter. tual, or an $857,000 to rleplyat "Everyone makes budget cuts, but at Action towards the development of some point, the quality is eroded:' Salary cuts for a green roof on the balcony of the Tur­ NICK LACHANCE tee:~~: ''What is lost are the aspects of ed­ administration ret has also been proposed, as a step WLU has been working with food services to alter and improve its en­ ucation that are the qualitative ones;' towards improving envirqnmental viornmental practices; they plan to eliminate the use plastic gloves around it, il focu. on said Pimlott. "Ones that are not trans­ sustainability at Laurier. +Waterloo, jidl.aurier lated into monetary values." Sheridan explained how WLUSU ~ilosophy, Another significant aspect of the and the Campus Environmental Coali­ university has in mind .. . that it's and the new sustainability office. afreedom budget is deferred maintenance. Cur­ $5,042,000 tion (CEC), who are working together what the students had in mind when They are also pushing for a student !issentare d through rently the university has $54 million of Funds allocated for to develop the office, wants to ensure they said 'yes' in the referendum;' said place on the advisory committee, al­ unfunded deferred maintenance that that the office maintains student in­ Carpenter. lowing for student involvement in the of neither Information Technology !ress is to hiring of an officer as well as the over­ he affairs needs attention. The government cur­ volvement and that there will be ac­ WLUSU and the CEC have compiled rently only gives about a year towards services countability for students who are put­ a student wish list to present to the seeing of the actions of the sustain­ deferred maintenance. ting money into it. university, which explains the desires ability office. te $1 .8 million is budgeted for deferred Carpenter echoed this sentiment. and interests students have expressed maintenance each year; however, in or- "Make sure it's not just what the in relation to environmental matters ·.·.~.:.--::::..-:::-.-·--~~-~·:_:_·;-~·---·___ -_·;__~_·:.·.--: .. · ..·•:• ·::.-.:::-• ::-_;__-______• •- -·:-:-·•·:.-_...,-::-- -~--.:.._-::-•r•.-·---~:.:--:-::-:..:._...,...;_..:::_· ___ :._::..,:;._._. __;_..,:..-_:,.._:~~-:_::::- ..·-·:.::_,- ___ ._-_- ----~::- ..__ .__ :. •• -- - • __ . • • • • ---·.. ------~------.

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• NEWS IN BRIEF Two new residence build 1ngs WLU student claims he "got drunk while sleepingn Wilfrid Laurier University student John Soong is fighting an impaired driving charge, claiming he got drunk while he was sleeping. Soong testified last week that he must have consumed alcohol while wander­ LAURA 1 ing around his WLU residence in a EDITOR-II daze. He was stopped by Waterloo Re- _ A $25,00 gional Police Service in March 2008 ing budg with twice the legal amount of alco­ drew Fry hol in his system. He was charged versityS with impaired driving, evading po­ torsmee · lice and dangerous operation of a confusion motor vehicle. union. Soong's lawyer produced a sleep After expert at the hearing who confirmed tal expen that the accused had sleep apnea portions and could have consumed alcohol without knowing it. People with sleep apnea typically stop breathing during the night, re­ sulting in periods of severe drowsi­ ness afterwards. Soong claims that he took cold medications and went to bed short­ ly before 11 p.m. on the night in question. Crown prosecutor Michael "Nothi Murdoch, however, contends that els~taye whether Soong remembers drink­ else y.ras ing or not, he should have realized $25,000 a he was in no state to drive. NICK LACHANCE "To be _ CompiledbyLaurenMillet Two buildings, 340 Spruce St. (left) and 325 Spruce St. (right), will house a total of 467 first-year students starting this September. this will Fryer, Laurier graduate DJ Demers lands re-evaluat an internship with Virgin Mobile LAUREN MILLET commodations such as King Street residence for their second year. deal with the increasing numbers. goals that In a contest named, "The second NEWS EDITOR Residence, which costs $5,966 for a "It will be a bit of a marketing cam­ "We added a new co-ordinator this platform best job in the world", based on the single room. paign beginning in October/Novem­ year, along with more dons to make gauge stu contest for the caretaker of an Aus­ Two new buildings have been leased The university will be taking occu­ ber;• said Belanger. "But we don't sure that the experience stays the rection of tralian island was deemed the "Best by Laurier residential services, one pancy on August 15 and has signed a think we will have much trouble filling same," said Chris Dodd, manager of Though job in the world;' Virgin Mobile was that holds 82 students at 325 Spruce 20 and a half-month lease on the two them:' housing services and residence life. were there looking for a summer intern for Street and one with 385 students at buildings. Belanger says that the rent for stu­ "If we can keep our staff ratio the market res their new "Screw You Recession" 340 Spruce Street. According to Belanger, however, dents continuing to reside after their same, we expect to be able to deliver ment was campaign. The buildings were purchased to ac­ Laurier only wants the buildings for residence contract is fulfilled will be the same level of service:' mentdecis "''m really, really excited;' said in­ commodate the increase in students the eight months first-year students comparable with the competitive high­ Last year, there was a similar prob­ "I saw tern recipient and Laurier alumnus who have been promised residence are in school. end student housing in the city. lem, as·there were also too many stu­ of like you DJ Demers. ''I've known for quite rooms for the 2009-10 academic year. "The people who own these places Students will also be able to lease dents for the amount of beds available sources fo some time now that I'm moving "While we've got a problem, it's a wanted a long term lease, but we didn't single or double rooms and will not in residences. missed thi to Toronto in September to pursue more manageable problem. The kids want that. We're looking into other so­ have to fill an entire unit. When this happens, the university there hand stand-up comedy. That's my true who will be in the new buildings will lutions;' said Belanger. The owners of the building have the does have some room to adjust inter· I typed up passion, so when I saw that this job just love it. They're brand new and very "We will hope that there will be intention of putting a restaurant and nally by converting large single rooms Those i went from June to August, and I saw spacious," said director of residential some new building going up; so we can bar on the ground level of the larg­ into doubles and pushing senior, grad­ I was able to be really creative and services Mike Belanger. do the same kind of leasing arrange­ er building, but it will not begin con­ uate and international students farther ment, as use my humour in it, it was a great "Looking at it from a distance point ment again for the new number [of we struction until after Laurier is out of from campus to make more room for posal wo launching pad for my career:' of view, its only a five to seven minute will need:' the lease, as Belanger feels it would be first-years. . Fryer. The website, screwyourecession. walk to campus. It might be only mar­ The conditions for Laurier to pull too hard to control with first-years liv­ This Y.ear, residence life will not of­ "I was ca, targets young Canadians, giving ginally further than University Place out of the lease after the end of April ing in the building. fer students bunk beds in Bricker resi­ were char them tips and ways to save money [residence] to the centre of campus:' require the university to give the own­ In order to maintain the same level of dence, which was one of the solutions ance bud during the recession. The new buildings will be priced er of the building the equivalent num­ quality and experience for first-years, for the problem last year. Laura She Demers added, "The main perk of comparably to Laurier's high-end ac- her of students to continue living in the a number of things are being done to Thism this job is that I don't have to wear pants to work anymore:' -Lauren Millet

WLU Brantford receives $26 million Wil On May 26, the federal and provin­ WLU enrolment increases again cial governments announced that Bo they would each be donating $13 LAUREN MILLET "We're committed to that. It may not with the drop in applications because million to help Laurier's Brantford NEWS EDITOR be the ideal time or term, but they will it means students still want to come to 4,239 campus build a Research and Aca- get every required course:' Laurier," said Darling. New students attend1ng Laurier demic Centre. · ·Enrolment at Wilfrid Laurier Univer­ While the current number of com­ The faculty of science's number The new research centre will be sity has increased once again this year, mitted students is over the target, Dar­ also remained strong. Darling attri­ the largest building on the Brantford with the number of first-year student ling explained that there are two main butes this to the addition of a health 3,604 Thew· campus so far, and will be devoted acceptances being slightly over the tar­ concerns about the number right now. science program, which is often one Students at the Waterloo campus dents'U primarily to teaching and research geted number. "One of them is that we may have of the more popular programs among proved s space. The added space resulting "We have a target we. need to reach more attrition because of the reces­ Canadian universities. Business ap­ part of from the funding will allow Lau­ for budget reasons, and that ni.unber sion;' said Darling. ·plications, however, were down nine 635 all ofw rier Brantford to double its student comes when we present our numbers Darling explained that after the Wa­ per cent across the province and 12 per Students at Laurier Brantford bySepte population. to the government in November;' said terloo Region, the greatest numbers of centatWLU. Them Currently there are approximately Ray Darling, office of the registrar. students come from Toronto, Halton "We have made admission require­ $110,000 2000 students enrolled at the Brant­ "Our confirmation date is early May, and Peel. ments for business students harder 122 includes ford campus. but between then and November 1 Since students from these regions this year; however, we were- still able Students over the target for the Pub Exp - Compiled by Lauren Millet there is slippage:' do not usually commute to Laurier, the to meet our targets, even with the de­ 09-10 school year the Boxc The target number for each year concern is that the cost of residence, in crease in applications;' commented Country Fred Nichols golf tournament is based on previous year's numbers the current economic climate, will act Darling. "Thos raises $6,400 as well as guesses that take into ac­ as a deterrent to students. While cuts to the 2009-10 operat­ doing v On June 18, the annual Fred Nichols count the students who commit their "Another concern is that a few of our ing budget are being made, MacLatchy dent La Golf tournament took place at Rebel attendance by the May deadline but main competitors' [enrolments] are ensures the academic mission ofWLU In20 Creek Golf Club. end up withdrawing over the summer lower this year than previous years;• will remain strong and intact. What is WLU doing to deal with was $12, 135 golfers participated and over months or dropping out early in the fall continued Darling. "The· small school environment is increasing numbers: "Whe $6,400 was raised.$1,000 of this semester. "What can happen when they are more about the community that we er busin money is being put towards student According to Darling, slippage is under target is they try to steal stu­ build at Laurier. There are changes, yes Create a sub-committee to the enrol­ burseries. typically around seven per cent. dents from other schools by lowering · ... but I think we are able to maintain ment management committee. Their The first is a $500 bursery for a VP: Academic Deb MacLatchy ex­ admission requirements and cutoffs. that standard [of quality]. job will be to look at the current com­ ~::~:~Sheri WLU student and the second is a plained that the continued increase in If this happens, we have the concern "The faculty and staff are very in­ position of the student body and at fu­ contract $500 Boosting Alcohol Conscious­ enrolment each year should not have about not reaching our target. vested in the students and interest­ ture demographic predictions. They panies ness Concerning the Health of Uni­ too large an impact on courses and "It gives us a buffer in case some­ ed in student success. We try to do will be tasked with making the tran­ the unio versityStudents (BACCHUS) Cana­ class sizes. thing happens," said Darling. everything we can to maintain that sition into the next five to 10 years as William! da Leadership award; this one does "In some cases, some small elective Despite the current economic state, community:' smooth as possible. They; not necessarily go to a student from courses might have been reorganized acceptances within the faculty of arts Though enrolment at WLU has been yearagrE WLU. to be larger than they have been in the saw an increase. increasing for the past decade, Darling Increase graduate programs; gradu­ The c• The remainder of the money past;' said MacLatchy. Laurier usually expects to return a thinks it might not alwats ne this way ate students remains a fairly untapped cated at raised is put toward maintaining the Dean of arts, David Docherty, "Stu­ yield rate of about 23.5 commitments in the future. market. try Style endorsement level of the bursary dents may not get every course they per every 100 acceptances sent out. "We're getting to the end of the baby allocate< fund at $50,000. want, but they will get every course This year, arts saw a rate of 25 per boom echo, and [the young popula­ Push forward with the growth of the used for -Compiled by Lauren Millet they need to graduate;' commented 100 acceptances. tion] is slimming out;' said Darling. Brantford campus. Wire! Docherty. "This is a positive sign, especially accessib •

T THE CORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 ws . 5 WLUSU passes deficit budget Director Andrew Fryer motions a $25,000 amendment for the board to undertake market research; passes 6-4 Board meeting summary

LAURA CARLSON the students' union should break even "We didn't go the route of commu­ "The rest of it is for paper clips." EDITOR-IN-CHIEF on the services they offer. nicating how not-for-profits budgets Now that the amendment has work [to the board], so I think that - WLUSU president, Laura Sheridan, joking about what aside from salaries A $25,000 amendment to the operat­ been added, the union's budget has a was the missing link on our part;' said is accounted for in overhead costs. ing budget proposed by director An­ $25,000 deficit. Abdulla. drew Fryer at the Wilfrid Laurier Uni­ Fryer noted that, as the governing "But from a logical sense it should versity Students' Union board of direc­ body of the corporation, the board is have been understood." JEREMY TREMBLAY tors meeting on Apri113 has resulted in exempt from the rules ofWLUSU, in­ Abdulla said that right now there are PRODUCTION MANAGER confusion and discrepancy within the cluding zero-balance based budgeting. two options he is contemplating: ask­ union. "When we pass a budget for our­ ing the board to re-amend the $25,000 $998,500 During the Wilfrid Laurier Universi­ After the board approved the capi­ selves, we can create a budget that we of allotted market research funds or Total budgeted dollars, ty Students' Union's five-and-a-half­ tal expenditures and student services knowingly know we need to take a loan combine this project with one man­ before $25,000 hour meeting on Saturday, June 13, the portions of the budget, Fryer's amend­ out for;' said Fryer. agement is planning to undertake. amendment union's board of directors approved ment, which was passed 6-4, add­ "The board's priorities are above $7,500 has been approved for a pub­ the 2009-2010 operating budget. ed $25,000 to the board's budget for a those of the rest of the corporation. lic affairs' research project. The meeting was at times conten­ market research project. "The worst case scenario ... is that Though Fryer "see[s] the board as tious, and at one point became a shout­ The intention is that WLUSU will we'll have to nibble away at the oper­ taking the reigns on this 100 per cent;' ing match between director Andrew hire an external firm to conduct this ating budget, that of management, and the board chair and management think 63% Fryer and board chair Saad Aslam. research but further details, including find the money in those places:' that such a project should be under- Overhead costs in The ends-based budget, which where exactly these funds will come taken by the public affairs Brantford presents spending grouped in terms of from, is still unknown. "WE DO NEED n) TAKE INTO department with board the goal it will achieve, was questioned "I don't really know at this point;' consultation. about capital spending and overhead. said board chair Saad Aslam. CONSIDERATION THE FEASIBLE "When you look at the "This was one of the first real tests "Nothing was removed. Everything job descriptions and what of the restructuring because the ad­ else__.stayed the same and everything ASPECTS OF OUR REQUESTS. l DON'T each group is supposed ministration department was brand new;' WLUSU president Laura Sheri­ else \Vas passed prior, so this was just THINK WE SHOULD SET UP OUR to do, it makes sense [for §v~~a1~&t~P $25,000 added on. management] to do some­ Waterloo dan told The Cord. "To be honest, I'm not too sure how MANAGEMENTTEAM.TO FAIL:' thing as operational as this Last December, the students' union this will work out;' said As lam. project.... It specifically announced that it would restructure Fryer, who is pushing the board to says in JR's job description management. As a result, this year's re-evaluate WLUSU's ends - overall that he is the key person operating budget was largely prepared goals that guide the union - ran on a - Stephanie Francis, director for market research," said by two people: MonikaMistry, VP: Ad­ platform of conducting a census to Sheridan. ~~gs~~ga29s fo; ministration and Naz Abdulla, assis­ gauge student input on the future di­ Joel Robinson, Waterloo central tant VP: Finance. recti on of the students' union. vice-president of public "Because we're getting the mate­ Though he says that the "kernels Stephanie Francis, a director who affairs, hopes that the board and man­ rial presented in a different way, it al­ were there" to put forth some kind of voted against the amendment, noted agement will be able to collaborate lows [directors] to ask those high -level market research proposal, the amend­ that though management is obligated and work together on these marketing questions;' explained As lam. · ment was more of a spur of the mo­ to fulfill the requests of the board, they projects, using both sets of funds. The board also discussed·executive ment decision. need to be considerate of what they are "I don't think market research should ~! ~x~e'n?e'?a~ limitations on the students' union's "I saw this budget going by, it's sort asking them to do. be strictly under board or manage­ Orientation Week in charity fundraising. The majority of of like your last chance to get any re­ "We do need to take into consid­ ment;' said Robinson. "It's something Waterloo directors voted against enacting the sources for big projects and if I had eration the feasible aspects of our re­ that we all need to find out, whether it's proposed policy after several concerns missed this bus, I would have been out quests;' said Francis. "I don't think we . the board's mandate to represent stu­ were raised suggesting further exami­ there handing out my own survey that should set up our management team to dents or the management groups' job nation of the topic was needed. · I typed up on my laptop;' said Fryer. fail:' to do the operational side. Several aspects of the budget drew Those in attendance at the meeting Naz Abdulla, assistant vice-presi­ However, Francis notes that the serious debate, though none was as were caught off-guard by the amend­ dent of finance, noted that he is work­ cost-effectiveness of the market re­ ·~~J929tors' retreat contentious as a $25,000 addition to ment, as they had no idea such a pro­ ing with the WLUSU' s controller Larry search is something that the union the board's budget proposed by Fryer. posal would be coming from director Wraith to find the most effective way needs to take into account when decid­ As a result, the approved budget Fryer. to move forward with this project that ing how the project will move forward for the union's projects $889,000 in "I was kind of surprised because we doesn't include shaving away from from here. spending at the Waterloo campus and were charged with creating a zero-bal­ Waterloo's central budget. "That's quite a large sum of money;' $134,000 in Brantford. The board voted ance budget;' said WLUSU president Though WLUSU has about $9,000 said Francis. $904,200 nine in favour and one against. Laura Sheridan. in reserve funds, Abdulla says that be­ "More consideration needs to be WLUSU-Waterloo Central - With .files.from Laura Carlson This means that after taking into ac­ cause they are a not-for-profit they taken into if more ... cost-efficient budget. after amendment count student fees and business profits should break even every year. substitutes [can be found]:·

William's to open in September; Out of the Box, Yogen Fruz and Country Style will close

LAURA CARLSON Other capital expenditures Computer hardware upgrade: $21,600 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wilf's kitchen renewal: $250,000 New desktop computers will be added Though the front-of-house for the to the WLUSU office and the ffieserver The Wilfrid Laurier University Stu­ campus pub was renovated in 2005, will be upgraded. pus dents' Union board of directors has ap­ this project will upgrade the kitchen proved several capital expenditures as equipment and storage facilities. The Centre spot retail checkout: $n,500 part of the 2009-10 operating budget, aim of the infrastructure change is an The replacement of the cash desk aims all of which are slated for completion improvement in the efficiency of the to provide better customer flow in the by September. back-of-house and an increase in ser­ on-campus store. The most noteworthy expense is the vices and options Wilf's can provide. $no,ooo project in the Terrace, which Other capital projects curmetly includes opening a Williams Coffee Video conferencing project (conditional): underway at WLUSU e Pub Express and closing the Out of $4J,OOO Boardroomforniture: $6,ooo the Box cereal bar, Yogen Friiz cafe and Pending final approval by the board Though it was not a component of the Country Style coffee. of directors - after further inforrna­ · operating budget, new furniture will be "Those three business weren't really tion was requested following the purchased for the WLUSU boardroom. doing very well," said WLUSU presi­ board meeting - WLUSU will install A cash fund was given to WLUSU from dent Laura Sheridan. video conferencing capacities to the ATM Canada. According to WLUSU In 2008-09, their combined revenue boardroom. general manager Mike McMahon, the was $12,590. The project aims to increase com­ money was given as part of the union's "When you compare that to the oth­ munication between the Waterloo and contract renewal of the technical ser­ er businesses in the Terrace, and how Brantford campuses and could eventu­ vice provider of the WLUSU ATM rna­ successful they are, they really were the ally expand to include other locations chines on campus. The profits of the weak link:' on campus, such as classrooms. machines were higher than anticipat­ Sheridan explained that since the The amount matches the $42,800 ed and will be expanding around cam-· contract agreement with these com­ allocated to the university to use for pus in the fall. The company gave the panies has already been fulffiled, video conferencing installation, as part union $6,ooo for signing another five­ the union is now able to sign with of the Student Life Levy project. year contract. Williams. They are planning to enter into a 10- FNCC forniture renewal: $23,000 Committee workspace renovations: $7,500 year agreement with the franchise. This three-year replacement project Passed in the union's interim budget, The counter of Williams will be lo­ will phase in new furniture to the 24- renovations on the third-floor of the cated at the old Yogen Friiz and Coun­ hour lounge on the third floor of the FNCC to the committee workspace are try Style desk and the space previously Fred Nichols Campus Centre (FNCC). now complete. A new wall has been allocated to the cereal bar will now be The sofas will be moved to the new added and the goal is to create more of NICK lACHANCE the used for seating. committee workspace and new chairs, a lounge and workspace atmosphere WLUSU will soon run a William's Coffee Pub Express in the Terrace. Wireless Internet will also now be which have writing tablets, will be for union voltinteers. accessible in the Terrace. purchased. •

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 • THE CORD WEEKI. y 6 . NEWS AVP'S added to finance and academic depa·rtments News Ed ANDREA MILLET ed due to time constraints. ing an IT strategy and comparing our LEAD REPORTER Steffler will be assisting Butler with technology to other universities. Givetash his portfolio and, in addition, will be His vision for the new position is to Two new jobs have been added to the overlooking bookstore, printing and make it easier for students to learn by professi Wilfrid Laurier finance and academ­ parking needs. analyzing and improving learning fa­ ic departments with assistant vice Currently, he is working on improv­ cilities and environments. presidents beginning their duties over ing the efficiency of both the bookstore He explains how phase one will be Froni June 14-17, the summer months. Wayne Steffler and the printing system on campus to to take an inventory of what is there al­ versity hosted and Tom Buckley, respectively, have save time and money. He will also be ready and phase two will be looking at an Association been hired to aid the current staff and involved in the financial side of board what should be there by asking, "How versity Student look ahead to the future success of the committees and the senate. can we do it better?" conference. school. With the opportunity to shape this WebCT is one challenge that he Working in As the Laurier communit.y contin­ new job position Steffler is looking will be taking on, analyzing its effec­ University of ues to grow and expand, the university to "improve the administration of the tiveness, whether or not it provides College, the has decided it must also extend its staff university" and make sure that WLU is enough support and availability for around and support faculty to provide proper "efficient and effective:· students and ultimately if it is the right tion and tw.cu•Jo;"'! services. "We're stretched very thin at In the academic department, Buck­ database to be using. the top. It was a move to be more stra­ ley will be working with student re­ Both Steffler and Buckley have fo­ tegic;' said vice-president of finance cruitment, the registrar, teaching sup­ cused their attention on improving the Jint Butler. port services and information technol­ current systems in place at Laurier and According to Butler, the division of ogy services. ensuring that students and faculty are tasks within each department - that He will be monitoring enrolment, provided with the services and support will be possible with the hiring of two making sure that as more students that they will need while here. new assistants - will allow for the at­ come to Laurier they continue to re­ "Fundamentally, people who come NICK LACHANCE ANGELA TAYLOR tention to and completion of tasks that ceive the services and attention they to work at a university come to help From left: Tom Buckley, finance, and Wayne Steffler, academic. would have otherwise gone unattend- need while here, and will also be creat- people learn;' said Buckley. Laurier alumni wins social Residence fire damage entrepreneurship award assessed at $1.2 million LAURA CARLSON approximately 320 - had to evacuate Mike Morrice wins for his company, Sustainable Waterloo EDITOR-IN-CHIEF the residence for the remainder of the semester. Renovations at Wilfrid Laurier Uni­ They were housed in hotels for a few LAUREN MILLET government, academic and local non­ opportunities not only to increase versity's Waterloo College Hall {WCH) days and following that were relocated NEWS EDITOR profit groups. profit and drive business growth, but residence are currently underway to to other student residences. "[The organization] was founded to really work towards a social gain in repair the damage caused by a fire in The cause of the fire has yet to be On Friday, May 8, Wilfrid Laurier while Chris, a friend of mine, and our community. mid-April. They are expected to cost identified, but it has been stated by the alumni Mike Morrice, along with team myself were studying at Laurier;' "Laurier is producing graduates $1.2 million and will be covered by university that it is an isolated inci­ members Micaela Buchnea-Chew said Morrice, executive director of who have a keen social awareness and instJrance. dent. and Kyle Pinto, took home first place Sustainable Waterloo. a passion to drive social change:• According to assistant vice-presi­ "It's still under investigation," said honours in the social entrepreneurship The current work of Morrice's dent of physical resources Gary Now­ Olaf Heinzel, public affairs co-ordi­ stream for the 2009 LaunchPad $5ok company is centred on the Regional er, repairs include both structural and nator of the Waterloo Regional Police Venture Creation Competition. Carbon Initiative, which supports electrical elements, as well as cleaning Service {WRSP). Morrice won for his new venture voluntary target-setting and the and replacing furniture. "Evidence from the scene was sent creation, Sustainable Waterloo, a not­ reduction of carbon emissions in local "We've taken out a building per­ for expert analysis and we're still wait­ for-profit organization that services all organizations. mit and it's 'if construction site;' said ing for the results on that:' of the Waterloo Region, working with "We function through helping Nower. Heinzel noted that WRPS is un­ local companies to guide them towards organizations first commit to reducing The fire broke out on the evening of able to predict when the results will a more ecologically sustainable future. carbon emissions, then provide them April14 in a room on the fourth floor of be made public because they are still "What was interesting and with services that will help them the residence. waiting on information from the lab. exciting for us was that this was the implement these reductions," said First-year student David LaForest The renovations, however, are ex­ first year [LaunchPad] had a social Morrice. died in a Hamilton hospital days later pected to be complete by mid-August entrepreneurship stream:' The company also provides public as a result of burn wounds. so that incoming first-years can move Founded in 2004, the competition information by showing which All students living in the building - into the building in September. has traditionally featured general companies have committed to the industry and technology streams. program and how much money they Morrice and his teammates first have saved as a result in order to draw submitted their business proposal to in more businesses. Gay parenting researched LaunchPad back in early April. Morrice says that this award speaks Following this, they moved on to the to the quality of business graduates LAURA SEDGWICK two women, the child has what he or semi -finals and then to the finals at the coming out of Laurier. CORD NEWS she needs, as opposed to men [who] ... University of Guelph on May 1. "[WLU] produces graduates who [are] taught to believe, that they-are the Sustainable Waterloo works through are innovative and also have an COURTESY OF MIKE MORRICE Though homosexuality is becoming breadwinners;' said Wilk. a collaboration between industry, understanding that business presents Laurier alumnus Mike Morrice. increasingly accepted in society, one Wilk conducted her research through issue in particular has become more snowball sampling. Most of the prominent: gay parenting and the individuals who participated in Wilk's questions that surround it. research learned about it through their Anna Wilk noticed a lack of research volunteer work at gay pride events and on this subject and completed her gay fatherhood events that were taking to create THE CORD masters of sociology at WLU on gay place in Toronto. She then proceeded Martin WEEKLY fatherhood under the supervision of to set up meetings with the individuals the example Wednesday June 27th Dr. Glenda Wall, associate professor. who took an interest in her research. Barack Obama Wilk decided to focus on gay "[The participants] understand the Bush, in a fatherhood, as opposed to lesbian importance of ... the research that 2001, told the motherhood, because while doing her is being conducted and how it can choose a side: literature review she found that "there lead to policy change and . . . future Americans or The Cord is Hirinr! is actually quite a bit of information understanding about their family President available on gay mothers and their formation:' preached in a Starting in September The Cord experiences and a very minimal Wilk noted that gay parenthood, false to say amount of work currently done on gay along with heterosexual parenthood, is but instead will be hiring for the 09/10 year fathers and their experiences:· very situational. safety and From her research, Wilk found "It can't be stereotyped and This is that the main difference between gay generalized that all men are the same;' Look for the posable Apply to be a: If you have a fatherhood and lesbian motherhood is saidWilk. folk:' WLUSP recr.uit­ writer, photogra­ creative flair and that lesbian mothers are more accepted "What the fathers are saying is that ment team during pher, production are looking for a than gay fathers. everyone learns how to be a parent. 0 Week and in the assistant, web way to get involved Contact EIC: "A stereotype exists that all women Parenthood is not innate, you learn as our are natural nurturers. When you have you go:' first few weeks of volunteer, graphic in the Laurier Laul'a Cal'lson said Septem it all the artist, copy editor. community at lcal'lson@ Martin ber fact checker, or joining the Cord col'dweekly.com BAGO'CRIME because the opinion colum­ gives you a chance If you have any information regarding age human fol' details these or any other incidents please call to create a nist to meet new Injured/Sick Person Special Constable Service at 519-885-3333 we see. people, make new Date: June 17, 12:13 pm or Crime Stoppers at 1-Boo-222-TIPS. It is only a friends, and get a Location: University Stadium You can also report a crime electronical­ el we will rewarding volun A nine year old boy from a visiting el­ ly through the Special Constable Service clashing ementary school struck his head on a website. The Bag 0' Crime is submitted by or her teer experience steal beam while running under the WLU Special Constable Service. one else's. All positions are volunteer based bleachers. "What model is THE CORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24,2009 CACUSS. 7

• Innovation CACUSS .2009 ~ Integration _t!.lntelligence News Editor Lauren Millet and Local and National Editor Linda Givetash attended keynotes and sessions. learning about what professionals in student services are working on for the future

From June 14-17, Wilfrid Laurier Uni­ fact that we were testing something Canadian student affairs and services the sessions. Alcohol versity hosted its first ever Canadi­ together as a threesome;' said WLU staff. McMurray has been involved in "The focus has always been has al­ an Association of College and Uni­ dean of students, and one of the co­ the past 30 conferences. ways been the students and the stu­ education versity Student Services (CACUSS) ordinators of the conference, David "[Everyone] comes together to pres­ dent experience;' said McMurray. ronference. McMurray. ent and learn from the program and "[The conference] will continue Sean Casey discusses the problem Working in correspondance with the "The program developed around benefit from your colleagues as well to be centered on students and their of high risk drinking in post­ University of Waterloo and Conestoga this and was set up so that each day re­ and externally from the keynote;' said success:· secondary institutions and ways to College, the conference was focused volved around one of the i's:' McMurray. This was the first year that colleges promote responsible drinking. around ideas of innovation, integra­ The conference, which has been a Another important part of the con­ participated in thepla_nning and atten­ tion and intelligence. yearly occurance since 1972, is a pro­ ference is the networking opportuni­ dence and the sessions did not focus TheCollegeEffect: Thes~-week "The theme, i3, was based on the fessional development opportunity for ties presented to participants outside exclusively on university topics. period in which students enter university for the first time. There is a 114 per cent increase in heavy episodic drinking, which can set a Opposable and innovative thinking to pattern for drinking habits. High ri~k drinking: For males, five or more drinks at a single location, revolutionize education at least three times in the past two week period. For females it's at least four or more in the same location in the last two week period

AlcoholEdu: Of the 290,000 students who completed the program last fall, 70 per cent admitted to drinking alcohol. Only s~ per cent of those who drank were considered frequent high-risk drinkers.

Changing habits: Within the first s~ weeks of school, approximately 45 percent of abstainers begin drinking. Similar increases ate seen at even more dramatic rates among moderate and frequent drinkers.

Solution: Educating incoming students on the effects of dangerous alcohol consumption and with the facts about alcohol through a NICK LACHANCE medium that they understand. Roger Martin explains that allowing students the intellectual freedom to explore and integrate will allow them to become more successful. - Compiled by Linda Givetash

LAUREN MILLET Martin. The answer: slim to none. NEWS EDITOR How do we respond to these con­ flicting models? An open mind is the key to integration Martin described the two basic ways and successful leadership. that people deal with this conflict. The This' was the basic message deliv­ first is fear and avoidance. This type of ered to about 200 people last Tuesday person assumes anyone who contra­ NICK LACHANCE morning by CACUSS keynote speaker dicts their perception is peculiar and Larry Smith encourages students that innovative thinking involves a Roger Martin. therefore their solution is to simply great deal of creaitivity and flexibility. Martin, dean of the Rotman School avoid contact with them. of Management at the University of The second type of reaction, choose Toronto, spoke on the importance of and move on, includes the George LINDA GIVETASH redefining the concept of life-long or opposable thinking in today's society. Bush's in the world. People believe LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR learning. "You learn or you're toast;' The first-year Opposable thinking, according to they must choose the better of the two said Smith. Martin, is the ability to have conflict­ options presented. In a constantly changing global mar­ "How can you get more accom­ expenence ing ideas in your mind at the same Both of these reactions suggest a ket, innovation is needed now more plished with fewer resources? The time and still be able to function. person not exercising his or her oppos­ than ever for individuals to adapt and need for innovation:' Common student concerns Typically, one would find such a sit­ ablemind. succeed. In a global market where competi­ Note taking • uation hopeless; however, an oppos­ Martin suggests that, instead of fall­ Keynote speaker Larry Smith, pro­ tion exists without borders, the stress Time management able thinker is determined to make it ing into the molded minds of the aver­ fessor of economics at the University to be the most distinctive in any field is Sleeping habits otherwise. The opposable mind works age thinker, one should seek out clash­ of Waterloo, discussed the anxieties mounting. Homesickness to create tension. es and leverage them. felt by students as a result of the mod­ "The need for innovation to be more Martin explained his theory using "Do this instead of choosing one ern economy. and more competitive must be increas'­ Concerns of instructors . the example of the difference between model over another, at the expense of The current economic recession ing;' said Smith. Student will not attend office hours Barack Obama and George Bush. the other;' said Martin. "The nature has stunted the job market and for Innovative thinking requires a great Bush, in a speech on September 20, of the world is that existing models do the world to recover and adapt to this deal of flexibility and creativity. Be­ Student will not seek help if they 2001, told the world that they had to not equal reality . . . opposing models drastic change a new conception of ing able to both experiment and realize fall behind choose a side: one was either with the are there to be leveraged:' economics must be met to redevelop that there will often be more failures Americans or with the terrorists. According to Martin, this is one of growth, he argued. than successes are imperative to de­ In the first few weeks, the students President Obama, however, the current problems with the educa­ "It's a re-adjustment for all of us;' velop progressively. often find a lot of the material to preached in a recent speech that it was tion system. said Smith. It is our desire for change and our be a review. By the time midterms i o~. false to say you have to make a choice, Students are not encouraged by pro­ Newly graduated students many curiosity that has created this global they won't have taken it seriously l, lS but instead that a collaboration of both fessionals to use opposable thinking; having an increasingly difficult time economy; these things will also pro­ and find they are completely lost, safety and ideals are possible. instead they are shown what is per­ finding employment. Similarly, many vide us with the means to adapt to it. as much of the material builds on ~n~ This is the difference between op­ ceived to be the correct model, asked students entering higher education "Boredom is what drives creativity," the basics he, posable thinkers and the "common to remember it and recite it back on an can't decide what field to enter to guar­ explained Smith. folk." exam. antee employment down the road. Smith argues that these acts, most General observations ~at "Everyone was born with [the ca­ "We are doing students a huge dis­ "If you're young and everything is importantly, should be constant and The students coming in have a lack rnt. pacity of opposable thinking] but it is service trying_ to teach them the right changing, you want to go far, go do driven by passion. "If we love our jobs, of awareness of themselves and ~as our choice whether we use it or not;' answer," said Martin. "We need to al­ something big, do something stable," we can't stop thinking;' said Smith. their capabilities said Martin. "So why don't people use low students the freedom to explore said Smith. The challenges created by the global it all the time?" and integrate - and then you will see "[You think] if I get my education economy can't be ignored or avoided, They are not used to setting their Martin went on to explain that it is them become more successful:' and do what I'm told and focus and be he argues. own goals and therefore lack because the fundamental way the aver­ Martin encourages students to chal­ a good student then someone will say 'I Solutions can only be developed if motivation age human makes sense of the world is lenge their professors. "Insist that they will look after you forever:" . the issues are addressed. to create a model in our minds of what tell you what's behind the model, what However, with the continuing rise in "This is the world we live in; we're Students often have a disillusion of ~fz we see. the limitations of the model are and contract work and tenure, permanent not going to get out by magic," said the reality of univerisity, both the ~1. It is only a question of which mod­ when it will break down:' or lifelong positions rarely exist. Smith. academics and the experience of f.l- el we will perceive and, in a world of He asks students to wade into the "[You] cannot escape a world of con­ According to Smith, the greatest ob­ living away from home r.ce clashing models, one assumes that his complexity and mess it up - disrupt tinuous evaluation where your con­ stacle we face in pursuing innovation, .by or her perception is correct over some­ the world in order to find the peace. tract is renewed or you get 48 [hours] ;• flexibility and creativity is a lack of - Compiled by Lauren Millet · one else's. "Everybody can do 'or', but you explained Smith. courage to accomplish all of this. "What are the chances that your won't get anywhere with it," Martin Workers must now constantly learn "Courage, we all need it;' he model is the same as mine?" asked concluded. and adapt to the changes in their field, concluded. 8 .LOCAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 • THE CORD WEEKLY T

KWINBRIEF Building plans. E Lc Telegdi selected as Liberal DEVON BUTLER and restaurant facilities such as Rog­ fe candidate STAFF WRITER ers, Runner's Choice, Starbucks, Pizza Andrew Telegdi has been chosen as Pizza and a locally owned restaurant, c( the Kitchimer-Waterloo candidate A 25-storey luxury condominium will MacDonell's. Ch for the Liberal party in the next fed­ be built across from Wilfrid Laurier While the building is undergoing rie eral election. University at 247 King St. N. and 253 construction, these facilities will be tlte The announcement was made on University Ave. W. temporarily relocated, with the excep­ me June 14 at the nomination meeting. Cameron Rapp, the general man­ tion of MacDonell's, which has already Ca Telegdi was the MP for Kitchener­ ager of development services for the closed. bui Waterloo from 1993 to 2008. City of Waterloo, clarifies that the new · Employees at both Starbucks and sp! In the last election that brought housing unit is not targeted.towards Pizza Pizza remain uncertain of what rer a voter turnout of only 6,ooo within students. "The condominiums areca­ their new locations will be and the pre­ the riding, Telegdi lost to conserva­ tered towards higher income individ­ cise date in which a move will occur. tive Peter Braid by 17 votes. uals and couples who want an urban Vice-president of the developer - Compiled by Linda Givetash lifestyle, living close to city amenities:' of the space, Tanem Developments, The plans are likely intended to at­ Mike Weber assures that many of the Retail development approved tract individuals working at local in­ businesses will move into the new de­ On June 22, city council approved of surance companies, such as Manu­ velopment - which will support about a commercial development at Uni­ life, which is just up the street, and the zo,ooo square-feet of retail space - or versity Ave. W. and Ira Needles Bou­ nearby high-tech businesses, includ­ a nearby location. levard, just over 500 metres away ing Research In Motion (RIM). The tenants of the new building, from the city's landfill. Rapp is certain that this type of de­ however, have not yet been confirmed. The development will hold large velopment is what many will be look­ In addition to retail and office space, retail stores, office space and park­ ing for in the future. "Not everyone the new condominium development ing stretching approximately a kilo­ wants to live in a single-detached­ will house 175 units, two underground meter along Ira Needles. house:• said Rapp. parking decks and a 12,000 square­ - Compiled by Linda Givetash This type of development has be­ foot garden and patio. come somewhat of a trend in the re­ Costs for rental or purchase have City to monitor skateboarding gion, as seen in the examples of the not yet been announced and the de­ GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY TRINA SCHMIDT On June 22, city council approved Seagram, Kauffman and Bauer lofts. velopment project could take upwards a pilot project to designate a small The building, a plaza at the comer, of three years. Condominiums to be built at the corne~ of King St. and University Ave. Mi portion of the new public square to currently houses a variety of retail De skateboarders. pal This is in response to the-growing ful concern of skateboarders using the mi facility in an unsafe manner. abc A temporary skateboard mentor Celebrating the environ merit foe program has also approved for peak ing hours to further ensure safety. ' -Compiled by Linda Givetash LINDA GIVETASH iss· Participating· LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR fur Transit proposal approved by city The City of Waterloo has approved organizations EcoFest, an event held to raise aware­ Un of the '(lroposed spur line for imple­ ness about environmental initiatives, To menting lightrail rapid transit. The CIGI - An independent organiza­ took place on June 5 and 6 at the Cen­ no1 line will connect Conestoga Mall tion that addresses global issues, tre for International Governance Inno­ tril: to the University of Waterloo by the supports research and promotes in­ vation (CIGI) and showcased over 20 ere• existing rail tracks. ternational collaboration in policy­ local environmental groups. Displays, dev · A rapid bus system will also be making, business and academia. workshops, live music and shows en­ 1 implemented on University Avenue tertained and educated the community is a to connect WLU to the train line. The Kitchener-Waterloo Field Nat­ oneco-friendly lifestyles. trer The Region of Waterloo will vote uralists - KWFN provides an oppor­ "EcoFest is about a cultural shift;' soh on this initiative on June 24. If ap­ tul).ity to learn about nature, wildlife explained Doug Quibell, manager of proved, the system could be ready as and environmental issues by fea­ environmental health for the Region of Po~ early as 2014. turing speakers and holding regular Waterloo. To - Compiled by Linda Givetash outings to natural areas within the Climate change and other environ­ tlte region. mental issues have been increasingly (Kl Girl &om Guelph dies in accident discussed in the public sphere. With inv Isabel Warren, a grade nine student Recycle Cycles- A non-profit orga­ growing awareness more individual and Olympic-bound diver, was pro­ nization that refurbishes old bicy­ action is expected to occur. uc~ nounced dead on June 16 after she cles. Volunteers are trained to both "The knowledge is pretty much out - is 1 had been crushed by a falling con­ repair bikes and assist customers in there ... the difference is years of com­ SOl crete wall in a restroom at Larry repairing their own bikes with mini­ munity b'ased social marketing where LINDA GIVETASH Pearson Park. mal costs. you normalize the proper behaviours," Wings of Paradise displayed some insects from their conservatory. sp• She was rushed to a local hospi­ he said. gr: tal, but succumbed to severe head Residential Energy Efficiency The first day of the festival included giate Institute (WCI) high school to in­ neered it for General Motor's Chal· wl and chest injuries. Project- REEP provides well check­ presentations by 250 children 'repre­ form the community about the harmful lenge X competition. tit The cause for the wall's collapse ' ups and solar and ecoEnergy home senting their 36 schools and their eco­ effects of idling vehicles. "[The school The hydrogen fuel cell car produced bt is still under investigation. evaluations to help homeowners friendly initiatives. They were compet­ community) managed to reduce their for the competition was described by - Compiled by Linda Givetash improve their energy efficiency. ing for eco-school status, which was idling by over 50 per cent;' said Mi­ UWAFT member Faraz Syed as ex· G awarded by the province of Ontario. chelle Attard, a volunteer for RTJ. tremely safe and efficiep.t. 0 UW opens new optometry wing Seven Shores Urban Market & Cafe "Of the 36 schools, 21 got gold [cer­ In addition to awareness, students Having come in fourth place among al On June 5, the University of Water­ Located at 8 Regina St.- N., Seven tification), meaning they're elite, ex­ involved developed life-long skills as the 17 North American schools who fo loo (UW) unveiled the new wing of Shores sells local and organic foods, ceptional and environmental;' said well. "It's produced tons of leader­ participated, the team is looking for­ M their School of Optometry, located drinks and coffee. Quibell. ship throughout those schools;' said ward to their next competition, Eco· gl at the north campus. . The second day ofthe weekend -long Attard. CAR; that will be held in 2011. The project reflects the $8 million University of Waterloo festival focused on community-based Recently, RTJ presented WCI with The other groups that participated in w raised to expand the facility to ac­ Sustainability Project - UWSP is an organizations and their work. the alternative fuel vehicle challenge in the festival promoted initiatives such re commodate the increasing enroll­ environmental service run by the One group was Reduce the Juice which the school has to design a prac­ as bicycle maintenance, eating locally w ment in the school. university's Federation of Students. (RTJ), a youth lead climate change or­ tical car that produces low emissions. and home energy saving practices that ol The expansion·of the school was The organization works towards de­ ganization, that. promoted emission The students participating in the can easily be adapted by any commu­ t~ imperative to support the growing veloping a healthy and sustainabfe reduction. challenge, the majority of which are in nity member to make a positive impact SC field. An additional $4 million will campus. They had three solar panels on site grade 9. went on to design a solar pow­ on the environment. be needed to support the last phase to represent one twenty-fifth of the ered Ford Model T. They hope to have EcoFest will have to find a new lo­ E of the project. Wings of Paradise Butterfly energy an average family home· uses the car completed for use in the Okto- cation next year, as CIGI begins con­ "[ -Compiled by Linda Givetash Conservatory - Located in Cam­ in one day. This qisplayed that reduc­ . berfest parade later this year. struction at the current venu~ for the is bridge, Wings of Paradise houses tion is the first and most effective way The University of Waterloo Alter­ new Basillie Centre of Excellence; co­ Y' To view the complete story visit cord­ thousands of free-flying butterflies to combat climate change. native Fuel Team (UWAFT) that pro­ ordinators do not think that this will weekly.com!local and tropical plants. They also held an anti-idling cam­ vided support to WCI also produced hinder the annual event. s1 paign in spring 2008 involving loc;~l el­ their own fuel efficient car, which they "Next year: bigger, better and more;' fc ementary schools and Waterloo Colle- exhibited at Ecofest. They had. engi- said Quibell. l) tl c Charitable organizations in KW honoured tl l LINDA GIVE:TASH "It's really a celebration about com­ velopment was consistent among the children, homework support and peer "Our website is open to use for the II LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR munity;' said Rosemary Smith, CEO of volunteers in attendance. health work for adults, all of which are public. They can check for volunteer t theKWCF. Edwin Laryen, president of the Af­ run by trained volunteers. opportunities;' said Dianne Boston· a On June 14, the Kitchener and Water­ "We have a hope and a desire that rican-Canadian Association of Water­ "Right now we are making a pitch Nyp, community relations coordinator f loo Community Foundation (KWFC) people who come out and support to­ loo Region and Area (ACAWRA) was for more volunteers;' said Layren. for the Volunteer Action Centre. hosted "A Celebration of Giving" in day will go home knowing a lot more of enthusiastic not only of promoting the "[Volunteers] become active citizens in At the root of the fun and entertain· honour of the foundation's 25th anni­ the community in which they live:' services of his organization but also of the community at large:' ment of the day was KWFC's goal. versary, as well as the local charitable Performances throughout the the connections he made at the event. The spirit of volunteerism was "You can see what (organizations and not-for-profit organizations they day included music by the Kitchen­ ''I've seen groups that I would never also shared by the Volunteer Action are) available that you had no idea was support. er Waterloo Chamber Orchestra and had had a chance to meet. I think this Centre. ' out there;' said Vicky Wright, a com­ Nearly 6o organizations took part in along with a dance by the Jie Jie Chi­ should be done annually so the con­ Their primary focus is connecting munity member who came to .support the day'sfestivities by contributing in­ nese Dancers and a skit by Flush Ink nection continues;' said Laryen. vol~nteers with community organi­ the Cowan Family Youth Committee. formation on their group and previd­ Productions. ACAWRA provides community zations by advertising and promoting "You can involve the kids too, which . ing entertainment. A strong feeling of community de- support through a soccer school for volunteer opportunities. · is very important;' she added. WEEKLY THE CORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24,2009 NATIONAL. 9

Breaking down Canadian politics CANADA Local and National Editor Linda Givetash interviews a panel of WLU students to address current IN BRIEF federal party policies and introduce first-year students to Canadian political issues NDP government elected NOVA SCOTIA- The New Demo­ Conservative Party Liberal Party New Democrats Green Party crat Party, with leader Darrell Dex­ Chloe Arbutina, president of the Lau­ President of the WLU Young Liberals Currently, the Laurier Activist New The Laurier Campus Greens represent ter, won for the first time in history rier Campus Conservatives, discussed Nick Gibson expressed the views of the Democrats is not an active group on the growing power of the Green Party in Nova Scotia's provincial election the current Conservative govern­ official opposition. The Young Liber­ campus. Morgan Alan, a second-year of Canada. President of the club Grif­ on June 9· Their win marked the end ment's policies and initiatives. The als are entering a re-launching year on political science student at WLU, vol­ fin Carpenter discussed the party's of the Conservative Party's 10 year Campus Conservatives are working to campus to develop a greater presence unteered to discuss the New Demo­ policies including environmental ad­ hold on the province. build a broader membership base and and promote positive politics. The crat Party and their platform regarding vocacy. The Laurier Campus Greens Taking 32 of the province's 52 spread awareness on politics and cur­ group acts as a forum to connect with current Canadian issues. launched three years ago and has ridings, the NDP reduced the Con­ rent events. liberals on campus, in south-western proudly submitted two passing poli­ servatives to a mere 10 seats. The Ontario and in the entire province. cies at the Green Party convention. Liberal Party was declared the offi- • cial opposition with 11 seats. - Compiled by Linda Givetash

Students' Union's expeditures QUEBEC- Newly elected president of the Concordia Students' Union, Amine Dabchy, revealed the expe­ ditures of the previous administra­ tion. A $6oo,ooo transfer made to health broker Morneau Sobeco was blocked by Dabchy. The transfer was believed to be made to hinderthe incoming admin­ istration. An additional $2oo,ooo in legal fees, conflicting with a previ­ ous disclosure of $6o,ooo, were also All PHOTOS BY NICK LACHANCE AND CONTRIBUTED. GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY TRINA SCHMIDT listed. - Compiled by Linda Givetash Minority government Minority government Minority government Minority government Despite their role as the governing As the the party with the second high­ The NDP has been given a greater op­ Although the Green Party failed to se­ Federal election averted party, the Conservatives do not have est number of seats in Parliment, the portunity to support the progressive cure any seats in the House of Com­ ONTARIO -An agreement was fi­ full power due to the constrictions of a Liberals are the official opposition voice of Canadians in the minority mons, the current minority govern­ nally made between the Conser~ minority government. "The good thing party of Canada. government. 'The opportunities pro­ ment has still benefited the party. Oth­ vative government and opposition about that is it keeps the government "The problem is feeling that you're vided in a minority government is that er parties are becoming aware with the concerning employment insurance focused ... it keeps all the parties work­ always in that election hysteria .... It's the NDP holds the balance in power increasing support for the Greens that (EI), ending the possibility of a ing together. difficult sometimes to legitimate­ where, along with the Bloc as well, any Canadians want politicians to address spring election. "Some problems that we faced is the ly look like you're trying to put good decisions that have been made has to environmental issues. Prime Minister Stephen Harper issue of things not being able to get , policies through without looking like be passed by them." and leader of the opposition Mi­ through as quickly as we'd like." you're trying to provoke an election." Unemployment chael Ignatieff will be assembling a Unemployment "You don't waste a good cns1s. panel to analyze the policy of EI over Unemployment Unemployment "There is no quick fix solution for the "The Green Party advocates for the course of the summer to combat To combat the recession, Arbutina The Liberal party is looking for ana­ economy .... We need to invest in long building a green economy .... an econ­ the growing rates ofunemployment. noted that the Conservatives have con­ tional standard for employment in­ term solutions." omy based on renewable energies and The possibility of a fall election still tributed direct tax relief, including tax surance in order to get money to those Alan explained that the NDP sup­ sustainable communities." remains open. credits, and have increased spending to who need to spend it immediately. ports the restructuring of employment A proposal in February was made - Compiled by Linda Givetash develop the country's infrastructure. "Unfortunately, at this point the em­ insurance. "It's regular people like our­ for changes to EI. "The problem with it The employment insurance policy ployment insurance policy was made selves who literally cannot find a job." is ... about access because most Cana­ Apology for sexual exploitation is also undergoing revision. "EI is ex­ for a different time; it wasn't made for "Its not a good idea to have the EI dians don't qualifY right now. " ALBERTA- Blaine Harrison, a for­ tremely important, but it's not a lasting recession times:' covered by a Crown corporation as mer private school teacher, apoli­ solution to the economic crisis:' proposed by the Conservative gov­ Post-secondary education gized in court for having sexually ex­ Post-secondary education ernment.... The people who should Carpenter supported the KIP initiative ploited one of his students in 2002. Post-secondary education Gibson highlighted the Liberal's sup­ be reaping the benefits of EI should be but noted that more funding is need­ Harrison had developed a rela­ To support post-secondary education, port of KIP. "If we want to have the the workers themselves and the people ed. "We're moving to a knowledge­ tionship with one of his female stu­ the Knowledge Infrastructure Program jobs of tomorrow we have to equip the who are actually receiving it." based economy, and most of the new dents when she was 15 and he was (KIP) was developed as a short-term people with the knowledge and skills jobs that are being created are based 35· They relationship lasted two investment with long-term benefits. today:' Post-secondary education around knowledge. University is the years. The girl, now 19, expressed "Canada's investment in higher ed­ He also noted the lack of support in "Infrastructure in relations to post­ place where you learn these skills. that she still feels a loss from the ucation, in research and development, social science research. 'We think that secondary education is good as a long­ ended relationship. - is the highest in the G7 now, which is the social sciences are just as impor­ term solution in providing the struc­ General Motors In October2oo8,Harrison plead­ something we're really proud of." tant as business ... and we hope that tures to ensure the future growth." 'The Green Party is the only major par­ ed guilty for sexual exploitation and In addition to the KIP, Arbutina both proposals that go forward get the Short-term support for institutions ty to oppose the GM auto bailout. If it's is asked for the minimum sentence spoke on the investment in student funding." and students still needs to be improved about stimulating the economy, GM is of 45 days in jail. The judge is ex­ grant programs that "helps students according to Alan. "Specifically, pro­ not a good company to do that." pected to deliver his sentence on who are from middle income families General Motors viding more grants and bursaries to Carpenter suggested funding home­ July 21. thataren'tnecessarilyeligibleforOSAP "We support the bailout in principle." students and re-examining the way we grown Zen Automotives, which devel­ - &Jmpiled by Linda Givetash but still need financial assistance." The mass job losses associated with are doing student loans." ops electric cars. GM's failure are an issue the Liberals Concerning the job losses at GM, Former US presidents in Toronto General Motors are working to prevent. General Motors Carpenter noted the issue of severe ONTARIO - It was a unique scene On June 2, the federal government, "There's many things in terms of "People who have worked at GM their job losses hitting the forestry indus­ for Torontonians on May 29, as pro­ along with the province of Ontario, put where this money is going, how and entire lives, now, they literally do not try in Western Canada that have been testers rallied across from the Metro forward $10.5 billion to bailout General what sort of shares we're going to be know what to do anymore because they ignored. Toronto Convention Center, where Motors. 'The GM bailout, it was a re­ having in our company and where are don't have a job and they have a family 'There seems to be a lack of geo­ former US presidents George W. grettable but a necessary decision. we going to get our returns. We want to provide for." Alan said that the bail­ graphical justice. Politics seems to be Bush and Bill Clinton met in discus­ "The US bailout forced us to do it as to see this transparency :• out funds must be properly managed. mattering more than the actual affects sion in front of a crowd of approxi­ well, because if we didn't support this "It should go into more long-term of the recession." mately s.ooo. restructuring of General Motors, it Environment goals, a new revenue model, low emis­ -Amanda Roth, special to The Cord would have been restructured outside "If we want to repeat the same mis­ sions cars ... not the pockets of CEOs." Environment To view the complete story visit cord­ of Canada. This would have had devas­ takes that we have. dol\e for many, Addressing climate change is the key weekly.com/local tating results for thousands of jobs in manyyears, including industrial waste, Environment principle underlying the policies of the so many communities." we're going to find that we're not going 'The environment is more important Green party. to have any economic growth. than it's ever been because of all the "Besides the green stimulus plan, Environment "If we want to move forward we crossover between the environment the. most important policy change in "[The environment) is something that want to make sure that the econo­ and every other way we can get out of addressing climate change is for the Teach English is important regardless of whether my and the environment are working this recession." government to put a price on carbon." you're in a recession or not. together." "One of the plans is to implement a To put carbon taxes into perspec­ Abroad 'There's tougher new fuel emissions Although the party is promoting carbon tax, which is a good idea, it was tive, Carpenter discussed the taxes im­ standards. We're implementing this emission reduction, Gibson explained just sold horribly previously." Suppor_t­ plemented on cigarettes. "The govern­ four years earlier than we had original­ that the carbon tax would not be a pur­ ing green jobs related to clean energy ment is going to tax those who incur ly planned." Arbutina also explained sued policy given the negative feed­ and low emission cars is also part of those costs .... We need to be responsi­ that they would be focusing on new back frpm its previous campaign. the NDP mandate. ble for the damages that we are doing." clean energy strategies and companies that could implement those strategies. International relations International relations International relations TESOL/TESL Teacher Training Certification Courses 'We have to look to see if we can start "Canada has always had a reputation as 'We have a moral obligation to provide International relations relieving some of the debts for some of peace keepers, peace builders around for those countries that are suffering • IDtenslve 60-Hoar Progr•m Measures have been taken to address the countries that are having absolute the world, a reputation that has been from our carbon emissions and our oil • Classroom Jlbn•gement Techulques the effects of the recession in the glob­ economic failure. eroding over the past several years." addiction." • Detailed Lesson PlllllDlng al community. "We recently put more "We can't allow these countries to be Canada's role in the international According to Carpenter the green • ESL Sldlla Development funds into the World Bank for the aid of paying interest all the time and not be­ community is one that Alan says needs stimulus plan would support an in­ • Comprehensive Teaching Materl•ls developing countries .... We're helping ing able to pay for essential services." to reflect a culture of peace keeping. "It crease in consumption and promote • Jnter.ctlve Te.chlng Practlcum with infrastructure and education all In relation to the United States, Gib­ should be in providing development the global economy. Forgiving the • IDterutlonally Recognized Certificate over Afghanistan for example." son said that strong advocacy for the aid, providing disaster relief aid; that debts of developing nations is also • Teacher Pl.cement Service Arbutina also acknowledged the protection of the NAFI'A agreement should be our priority:· necessary to redirect their spending • Money-B.ck G11U•ntee IDcluded threat of a Buy American clause. "In is needed to maintain healthy trade "With relation to NAFI'A, we have for national development. any recession there is huge pressure economy and to support Canada's ex­ to make sure that the interest of Ca­ Carpenter spoke in opposition of • TbouAnds of Satisfied Students to be protectionist, but when countries port industries. nadians are still being protected, spe­ protectionist policies. "The govern­ do this it's the developing countries cifically in a more economic sense in ment should be working closely with OXFORD SEMINARS that get hit the worst, so we're continu­ our sovereignty of our energy and our American administration to relieve 1-800-269-6719/416-924-3240 ing to always fight against that." water." any of those calls of 'Buy American:" www .oxfordseminars.ca 10. NATIONAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 • THE CORD WEEKI. y Canadian fiscal problems minor: professor

LINDA GIVETASH Thus, the fear becomes a similar ex­ "When you're forecasting a really big number, being off by LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR perience to Japan's "lost decade" where recovery was a long and slow process. say $5 billion it's just not that big a deal." On May 26, Finance Minister Jim Fla­ Despite these concerns, Canada's herty announced tha~ the federal defi­ situation isv not dire because of the cit for the 2009-2010 fiscal year will economic stability the country had en­ be $50 billion, up $16 billion from the tering the recession. - David Johnson, professor of economics original forecast presented in January "When the recession started, the of this year. budget was approximately balanced;' The discrepancy between the fore­ said Johnson. "It's actually the Ameri­ casted and actual deficit has raised cans that have a big fiscal problem; we some alarm for Canada's long-term have a relatively minor one:' economic outlook. The cause for con­ With Canada's deficit only reflect­ cern, according to David Johnson, a ing about three per cent of the GDP, in professor of economics at Wilfrid Lau­ comparison to the United States' def­ rier University, is rooted in the source icit estimated to be between nine and of the recession. 12 per cent, Johnson says that there­ "Most recessions in the past 30 years covery will be manageable. have had really clear causes. They have Nevertheless, Canadians will even­ been caused by short term tightening tually have to pay off the accumulated by monetary policy ... because it was debt. perceived that inflation was a prob­ "In order to return to budget bal­ lem;' explained Johnson. ance ... you have to raise taxes slightly;• Policy and inflation are not, how­ said Johnson. ever, the cause of the current recession Regarding the discrepancy between that mimics the Japanese recession of the forecast and actual deficit, Johnson the 1990s, in which there was a large again explained it in relation to Cana­ price fall in real estate and stocks. da's GDP. "When you're forecasting a "We don't have very many periods really big number, being off by say $5 [in Western countries] in which asset billion it's just not that big a deal be­ prices have experienced the kinds of cause it's simply a percentage of GDP;' .GDP(PPP)* Public debt' declines that they have;' said Johnson. he said.

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LINDA GIVETASH to compliment what's happening with LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR the federal government and their move forward," said John Milloy, minister of In January 2009, the federal govern­ training, colleges and universities, on ment released its short-term economic behalf of the province of Ontario. stimulus package, which included a $2 "What encourages me is seeing both billion Knowledge Infrastructure Pro­ levels of government working togeth­ gram. The program, which invests in er;' said Kory Preston, Wilfrid Laurier infrastructure developments for higher University Students' Union vice-pres­ learning over a two year period, has re­ ident of university affairs and CASA cently been allocated to institutions. delegate for WLU. The investment is a response to the "I think we need to recognize that accumulated deferred maintenance there is a role for the federal govern­ across Canadian universities. Accord­ ment to play in education, whereas '11 ing to the Association of Universities lot of the time we think of education as and Colleges of Canada, $2.4 billion a provincial issue," said Preston. of the cost o{ deferred maintenance is The role of education has become a considered urgent. crucial issue in combating the econom­ Accumulated deferred maintenance ic recession. "If we want to become the is the result of postponements made creative economy that it seems that for the necessary upkeep of buildings Canada wants to become, we're going and equipment. This has occurred at to really need to invest in post-sec­ post-secondary institutions in Canada ondary education;' said Preston. due to a lack of funds to support these Yet, the recession that has had nega­ expenditures. tive implications on the funds of these "CASA is excited about this pro­ institutions. The costs of meeting pen­ gram, we've been advocating for this sion obligations alone, according to since 2001;' said Arati Sharma, na­ the Council of Ontario Universities, tional director for the Canadian Alli­ will represent 20 per cent of the oper­ ance of Student Associations (CASA). ating grants provided by the provincial CASA is an alliance of student asso­ government. ciations and unions which defends the "I think where we are today, and interests of post-secondary students where the economic situation is ... we to provincial and federal governments. need to be thankful that the govern­ "We don't want students to be tak­ ment is willing to invest in post-sec­ ing the burden on their tuition or their ondary education;' said Preston. fees;' she continued. Although this is a positive step in The projects selected for funding are improving post-secondary schools, considered a top priority. The funding there are still many issues that must be provided by the program constitutes addressed. half of the cost for each project, which "This is not the only thing we ad­ leaves the remainder _to be invested by vocate for," said Sharma. "We want to the province or territory, post-second­ ensure that students are getting access ary institution or private donor. grants and getting u)1front grants to "We've committed to a $780 mil­ ensure affordability for their post-sec­ lion infrastructure program working ondary studies:· THE CORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 INTERNATIONAL. 11 A glimpse of Canada WORLD IN BRIEF A Disputed Election stration, during which students and IRAN - On June 12, Iranians went intellectuals had demanded dem­ LIU XIN to the polls. The election featured ocratic reforms from the Chinese CORD INTERNATIONAL President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad government. striving for a second term in office International condemnation of the The days have come and gone; I have and moderate candidate Mir Hos­ Chinese government's violent actions been here for one month. sein Mousavi, who promed voters a in the square followed. Canada was once just a place on the "coloured revolution:' In 1989, the Canadian government map. Those beautiful maple leaves, After a heated presidential election issued a statement calling the Peo­ wonderful views, great waterfalls and campaign; today, Iran's top leader­ ple's Republic of China's use of force broad lakes were only figments of my ship post remains locked in dispute. "inexcusable:' imagination. CNN reported that while Ah­ According to the Washington Post, However, now I can touch them in madinejad has claimed a majority today, the People's Republic of Chi­ truth. The experience has been unbe­ victory, Mousavi remains in opposi­ na is engaging in practices to erase lievable. There are so many interesting tion to this result. any memory of the massacre at things I want to share with you, but my On June 16, Iran's Guardian Coun­ Tiananmen. poor English reminds me: surely, two cil made motions to commence are­ It has been reported that every­ or three things would be sufficient if count. They have since ad~itted to thing from textbooks to state-run described in great detail. election errors in some cities. The media have been censored. number of votes cast in many regions On June 4, 2009, foreign journal­ A moving convocation ceremony surpasses the number of registered ists were barred from entering the Witnessing the differences between voters. square. convocation ceremonies in Canada and As mass protests ensue and ten­ - Compiled by Paula Millar China is an interesting thing. At this sion mounts, the international com­ particular ceremony, I acted as a tour munity appears to be approaching WHO raises flu alert level guide for three-Ghinese students' par­ the botched Iranian election with At a conference in Geneva on June ents who could not speak English. We caution. 11, the World Health Organization were given very good seats from which According to The Associated Press, (WHO) made the decision to raise it was easy to take good pictures. American vice-president Joe Biden the pandemic alert to the highest lev­ Accompanied by solemn music, answered, "You know I have doubts" el - phase six. this year's graduates entered dressed when questioned on the fairness and The move to phase six means the in unified costume. Families watched legitimacy of the Iranian presidential H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, for familiar figures and gave all a warm election results. is now recognized as a full-scale pan­ applause. Meanwhile, a crackdown on dis­ demic or global epidemic. After the school leaders entered senters commences, as J\hmadinejad WHO regulations state that for a and addressed the audience, graduates continues to tout his election win as virus to gain recognition as a phase Liu Xin, or Lois, is visiting from China for three months as part of an could accept their diploma. I heard the "real and free:· six pandemic, the following ques­ shouts from the graduates' families. exchange program; she reflects on Canada in this article. In 2007, Ahmadinejad got himself tions must be answered in the af­ The Chinese parents told me, as they into hot water with the international firmative: "Is the virus new? Does it watched the scene, the students should After dinner, the boys started to In Chinese cooking, however, there community. cause severe diseases? Does it move feel their efforts were well worth it. clean the table; they took the dishes to are many different methods. Frying, Fox News reported that while giv­ efficiently between people?" In China, most parents are unable kitchen. The three boys then proceed­ braise, quick-frying and so on tend to ing a lecture at Columbia University, In the case of H1N1, the answer to partake in their children's convocation ed to teach me how to read their names be used. The Chinese utilize more oil Ahmadinejad made several, now in­ all three is yes. ceremony. Long distances or job con­ letter-by-letter, just as a serious teach­ and flavor. One day when I was cook-· famous, statements including, "If the During the conference Margaret flicts usually prevent this. Above all erwould. ing, the fire alarm suddenly began to Holocaust is a reality, why don't we Chan, WHO's director general, ex­ else, I believe sharing the honour of the We sang songs and we talked; how­ ring. I was so scared and I feared the let more research be done on it?" and, plained that further spread of the day with family is the happiest thing ever, soon it was time for the children fire engine would arrive at once. Luck­ "Iri Iran we don't have homosexuals H1N1 virus is "inevitable:· for graduates. to go to bed. I reluctantly bade them ily, the alarm stopped and this was not like in your country:' According to the CBC, Chan fur­ goodbye. the case. Later, my Chinese friends told - Compiled by Paula Millar thered, "The world is moving into the A sweet family dinner In China, the majority of people who me I should always open the windows early days of its first influenza pan­ Throughout my time in Canada I have live in the city are only children. This is when quick-frying. Tiananmen 20 years later demic of the 21st century:' had the opportunity to visit .a local why I admire big Canadian families, in BEIJING, CHINA - On June 4. 1989, The Washington Post reports that family - the family of Dr. David M. which children can depend on one an­ These are just some fragments of my the Chinese army stormed Beijing's throughout the course of the 2oth Haskell. I first met Haskell, a Laurier other and grow up together. experience in Canada. Additionally, I Tiananmen Square. The square was century the globe suffered the wrath Brantford faculty member, in Chongq­ have had the opportunity to visit Niag­ filled with protestors, the majority of ofthree flu pandemics, which claimed ing,China. Something potentially embarrassing ara Falls and the beautiful town of Ni­ whom were students. the lives of over so million people. When I arrived at the Haskell resi­ Sometimes living in Canada is much agara-on-the-Lake. From what I have Upon entering the square, military Chan also warned countries al­ dence for dinner, I gave the children different than China. From recycling seen thus far, Canada is home to won­ personnel fired indiscriminately on ready infected with the H1N1 virus to gifts from China. The children's pres­ to cuisine, the differences are clearly derful scenery and kind people. the unarmed dissenters. In the end, brace for the second wave of this in­ ents were fans with Chinese charac­ evident. In my opinion, Canadians are I am confident that I will acquire hundreds of civilians lay dead. fluenza pandemic. ters. The boys waved the fans before good cooks. Whatever the dish may even more nice memories in this This dramatic use of force brought - Compiled by Paula Millar me and I knew they appreciated my be they can keep it clean, simple and amazing country throughout the rest to an end seven weeks of demon- gifts. elegant. of my stay. Reporting from conflict zones

JENNIFER RAE munity, is becoming an ever-more report on an issue and thus missing manipulate through anonymous and On the issue of Afghanistan, both STAFF WRITER critical aspect of a healthy and well­ the opportunity to utilize public pres­ filter-free Internet posts. panellists offered somewhat bleak functioning news media. sure as a way of hastening necessary Nonetheless, the ultimate challenge predictions in regards to an ideal end­ Today's globalized society is one char­ Roe went on to pose several ques­ reforms. of the job remains the outright danger ing scenario. Interestingly, both men acterized by a near neutralization of tions to thepanellists, inquiring, "What The two panellists discussed some associated with reporting from conflict agreed that introducing democracy is time and space. Modem means of are the obstacles and concerns facing of the basic frustrations of their work zones. In 2004, Taylor himself became not a practical goal. travel and instantaneous forms of foreign correspondents? Why are for­ abroad, such as the pressure to push the subject of news headlines. He was Instead, Graeme emphasized a communication are transforming the eign correspondents important? Why out copy and the common "if it bleeds, held hostage for three days, during harm reduction strategy. Such a strat­ way that people across the world relate should Canadians care about what is it leads" mentality of many of their which time he was abused and threat­ egy would focus on minimizing fatali­ to one another. happening abroad? Does news need a superiors. ened with execution. ties, curbing the opiate drug trade, cut­ In the midst of this, media outlets domestic angle to be well received?" Technological advancements have Taylor's only comment on the expe­ ting down on air travel in the country and the reporters and journalists that The discuSsion that followed was also complicated the media game, as rience was simply, "I learned just how and investing in education, especially serve them are fighting to meet the ex­ both informative and illuminating. the truth becomes increasingly easy to painful it is to be tortured." the procurement of teachers. pectations of an audience that is learn­ Macinnis-Rae was invaluable in his ing to dell)and first hand information efforts to elicit important insights delivered directly from the source - from the expert panellists, whci he de­ wherever that source may be located. scribed as premier war correspondents The topic of a globalized media and with admirable penchants for finding the issues surrounding it was the fo­ themselves stuck among the enemies BIANCA• CUS of a recent panel discussion hosted as well as the friendlies. . by the Centre for International Gover­ Graeme described the purpose of his nance Innovation {CIGI} and present­ work as"covering the collision between ed in partnership with the Canadian two different universes that don't un­ PIZZ International Council {CIC}. derstand each other. Sometimes that The event, entitled "Media Pan­ means sitting cross-legged with men your~WJO I p el: Canadians reporting from Con­ with long grey beards drinking cup 880-1500. flict Zones", featured two of the most after cup of green tea and sometimes We look fo~Vcu.LI prominent names in the field: Graeme that means waiting until dusk falls, Smith, a foreign correspondent for the listening to troops, who have nothing Globe and Mail, and Scott Taylor, the else to do, as they talk about girlfriends Large Pepperoni Pizza editor and publisher of Esprit de Corps. and ex-girlfriends, into the night." Rick Macinnis-Rae, host of Dispatch­ Taylor shared similar sentiments, with one topping es on CBC Radio One, moderated the explaining that his role with Esprit de discussion. Corps often involves playing the role of John Roe, editor of the Record's edi­ a middle man. Troops bring informa­ torial page, introduced the panellists tion to Taylor, who he must use his dis­ +tax and set the tone for the evening. Roe cretion when putting this information $6.65 began by noting just how quickly the forth in the media. media world is changing. Such an arrangement often in­ Ack U> SPecial Moreover, Roe explained how for­ volves toeing a delicate line between eign correspondence, which often fea­ either revealing something that could www.biancaspina.ca tures the elite of the journalistic com- put troops in harm's way or failing to .-.----~---:.:_-_-_-_-_-,:_-_.,: __- __ --_-___-·;:.-_·_-··_- - -·------·· ---- - ·--~ ------·-- --~----- ·-·. :- .. _ ~-. ----·-¥·¥:. :.--.~-· -

12. INTERNATI NAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 • THE CORD WEEKLY Welcome to Romania

PAULA MILLAR During Ceausescu's rule, Roma­ the editor of the magazine's English rewarding experiences I have had thus INTERNATIONAL EDITOR nians were not permitted to possess section. far in Romania. WLU Student Publications typewriters without formal registra­ The vision behind this magazine is The greatest explanation for my de­ The year was 1989. tion with the police. Furthermore, pa­ one which explores Romanian villag­ sire fgr a deeper understanding of Ro­ For people across Eastern Europe, per supplies and photocopying activi­ es, traditions, customs and rural life. mania is the opportunities and expe­ this year played host to peaceful rev­ ties were strictly monitored. This is because, contemporarily, many riences first-hand journalism has af­ olutions and the fall of Communist grant The notion of a free press in Roma­ of these traditions are overlooked by forded me. I have interviewed a mayor, regimes. From Poland and Hunga­ nia was publicly outlawed by govern­ younger generations. peasants, villagers, you name it. ry to East Germany, Czechoslovakia ment officials. It was simple: propa­ In addition to my work as a maga­ I have traveled by train, bus and car and Bulgaria, the scene was all very cu's Christmas Day execution has not ganda ruled. This left real news jour­ zine intern, I have also had the unique to wherever I think a good story may similar. turned out to be the gift it was sup­ nalism a non-existent commodity. opportunity of giving back to this com­ be. I am encouraged to travel and in­ While tyrant after tyrant recognized posed to be. But rather than serve as a deterrent, munity through journalism. In Brasov, terview whomever I deem necessary that the end was near and resigned Today, some Romanians swear the this history only fuelled my curiosity. Romania, I have helped to launch a se­ to answer every question I have. All without a fight, there was one excep­ country is cursed because of it. At Along with my passion for Eastern ries of"Journalism Clubs", a brand new the while, my translator is never too far 0 tion. One dictator dared to crush his times, it is not hard to see why. European and Russian politics and initiative in Romanian schools and away. people's uprising- a seemingly illogi­ As a magazine intern based out of issues, the opportunity to spend my orphanages. I have learned much more than I 0\ cal attempt to avoid the inevitable. Brasov, Romania, I have wholeheart­ summer working in some capacity of In these clubs, I supervise a group of could ever divulge in a series of arti­ In the end, this country's people edly immersed myself in this country. print journalism in Romania became students and teach them how to make des. While I came for the journalism prevailed, but Romania's lapel suffered If a journalism internship in Eastern an offer impossible to tum down. a school newspaper. experience, it is questionable whether AU a permanent stain. Europe may sound a little out of the One month and a half into my in­ Such an experience allows Roma­ that is the area where I have learned the IN [ Nicolae Ceaucescu, Romania's no­ ordinary, I can tell you that the experi­ ternship, I have not been disappoint­ nian students the opportunity to de­ most. Nevertheless, with one month toriously brutal ruler, was put to death ence has been exactly that. ed. I write for a magazine called Satul velop their English skills and learn and a half to go, I can rest assured that KWJ immediately following the bloody rev­ Freedom of the press is a new reality which, in English, translates to "The about true journalistic ideals. This vol­ this country holds much more to be -Tv olutions of 1989. However, Ceauces- here. Village". Currently, I am serving as unteer work has been one of the most discovered. the worl initi, Tc Lines on a map atth vatic ofth TI the : tire I boor n cons worl1 contJ disct A elepl bezi her a her's "whil en elt in SOl sures

As a shoestring traveler, this is a matter of some importance. In Morocco, you quickly learn to make a beeline for the medinas - the incre oldest parts of the cities - to find cheap 13,00 JOSH SMYTH and cheerful accommodation. Hidden poun STAFf WRITER amongst the winding alleys are hotels theh where, with all the necessities oflife in tion, Many Western travelers in the Muslim the streets around you, a good room is and ! world have a somewhat ambivalent re­ only a couple of dollars. AI lationship with Islam. As a faith, it is So far, so good - but it also often surrc much more present in the public space seems like the cost of a hotel room is pha11 than Christianity is in Europe or North inversely proportional to its proximity stru< America. to the local mosque. In any case, with­ over On one hand, this brings phenom­ in any Moroccan medina you are rarely can enal architecture, beautiful art and an far from one. othe unmatched hospitality towards for­ Since, by tradition,_the first call to ecos, eigners. On the other, some Western prayer rings out as soon as the muezzin "E visitors are put off by the relative ab­ has enough light to see the page (of­ perh sence of women from public space or ten around 5 a.m.), learning to sleep in s1 by the prohibition on alcohol that can through it is a key traveler's skill. mile make finding a cold beer a devilishly After a few weeks in any Muslim they difficult or expensive process. country, it does indeed usually move Lan1 As a traveler in Morocco, howev­ into the background and it has been Zi er, the most obvious evidence of the a long time since I was woken by the nati1 prominence of faith in the life of the morning adhan. I suspect the same is mor community is not visual or cultural. It true for many Moroccans, who - of reac is aural. · coursE - vary as greatly as anyone else nati1 Five times a day the adhan, or call in their commitment to faith. B to prayer, rings out from the mina­ Although it usually catches you in ing ret of every mosque. The duty to pray your sleep, the call to prayer does not elep five times each day (called salat) is one leave you untouched. Having entered and of the five pillars of the Islamic faith, your ears in sleep, it often becomes A Comfortable Refuge Close To Wilfrid Laurier University mar along with the shahada (profession of caught in your head like a song from atte: faith), zakat (giving of alms), hajj (pil­ the radio. grimage to Mecca) and sawm (the Ra­ It is quite poetic, really. Even the We are pleased to offer a range of well-appointed guest rooms for discerning travelers, madanfast). most secular-minded travelers, myself some with whirlpool a!Jd fireplace. Enjoy comfortable pillow-top king Since the muezzins (those entrusted included, wake up with our first con­ with calling prayers at the proper time) scious thoughts being "Allahu Akhbar" and queen beds, high speed internet access and fitness centres. can never seem to synchronize their (God is great) or "Mohammed ar-Ra­ St. Jacobs Country's sh~pping, dining, attractions and live theatre are nearby. clocks, there is often a rolling wave of sul Allah" (Mohammed is the mess en­ Complimentary Deluxe sound lasting some 15 or 20 minutes gerofGod). Ask About Our Continental Breakfast from the crackle of the first early-bird I often catch myself humming them Complimentary Hot Breakfast Special Packages & loudspeakers. throughout the day, even when notre­ Gift Certificates Loudspeakers, you see, are the key. cently reminded by the call to prayer Islam has come a long way since the itself. As a piece of public devotion, it days of the first muezzin Bilal, an Ethi­ is beautifully effective. opian convert who sung the adhan My travels in Morocco are winding from Mohammed's home, which was down, but I have Mauritania, Senegal the very first mosque. and Mali ahead, all of which are largely Minarets thems.elves were built to Muslim, and I cannot help but be com­ get the muezzin up above the fray of the forted by the constant presence of the town and let his voice be heard. These adhan in my transient traveler's life. days, the muezzin either flips a switch on a microphone or pops on a tape. Josh Smyth is an alumnus of Wilfrid Lauri­ 519-884-9295 519-884-0100 While this is surely a sensible thing to er University. His column "Lines on a Map" 1-800-972-5371 www.stjacobscountryinns.com 1-866-222-9175 do, the low-fidelity, high-volume blast will be a recurring ftature in Cord Interna­ from the speakers is not always much tional. It will document Josh's travel adven­ 50 Benjamin Rd. E. 547 King St. N. of a tribute to Bilal's talents. tures throughout Western Africa. WATERLOO AIt• ,Y THE CORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 IN DEPTH.I3 A giant's wasteland

AlANNA WALlACE On the brink of complete collapse, southern Africa's savannahs have been ravaged by an overpopulation of elephants, leaving them in a struggle against a government cull of 5,000

ALANNA WALLACE A guide at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game IN DEPTH EDITOR WLU Student Publications Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Af­ rica, Rick, explains how culling will be KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUfH AFRICA carried out in one of South Africa's old­ - Two decades ago, the elephant was est parks, projected to happen in July. the poster child for conservationists grant "It's done from helicopter, they dart worldwide when the ban on ivory was the animals, [the] animals go down initiated in 1989. totally paralyzed, then a ground crew Today, the African elephant is again move in, [and kill them with a] bullet at the centre of another heated conser­ in the brain;' said Rick. vation battle that surrounds the culling A historic plight "We cull elephants because of you of the world's largest land mammal. Culling was halted in South Africa in and me. We want to grow crops and The culling of elephants means 1995 after footage was shown on main­ graze cattle so we can feed the people. the highly supervised killing of en­ stream media and the practice was met But we don't want the elephants trash­ tire herds in an effort to control their with a global outcry. ing our crops and we don't want the li­ booming population. According to National Geographic, ons eating our livestock. But we really The contentious issue has split the Kruger National Park culled 14,562 el­ want the lions and the elephants. So conservation, scientific and political ephants from 1967 until culling was we put a fence around them and make worlds as alternative methods to the banned in an effort to keep their popu­ an artificial environment;' he added. controlled killings of Africa's giant are lation size around 7,000 for an area the Zoologist John Hanks, a consultant discussed. size oflsrael. with International Conservation Ser­ A century ago, there were only 6,ooo Intense public pressure from ani­ vices, agrees with Rick's views. "We've ElAINE ROSENBERG elephants south of South Africa's Zam­ mal rights groups like the Internation­ created a highly artificial situation by bezi river. Karen E. Lange reports in al Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) restricting elephants to parks;' said In 1918 Kruger National Park was home to just 65 elephants. her article published in last Septem­ forced the South African government Hanks. Their population is expected to reach 34,000 by 2020. her's issue of National Geographic that to discontinue culling. This artificial environment is the "while poaching continues to threat­ primary cause for the South phants can cause, Jason Bell-Leask, protein injection that made females en elephants in Kenya and elsewhere, African governments' call South African director for IFAW, claims infertile. in southern Africa conservation mea­ "IT'S DONE FROM HELICOPTER, for cull. Pre-settlement, el­ that the international community will Techniques were deemed too costly sures have been so successful that ephants in South Africa used continue to see culling as "cruel [and] and would have to be carried out on too populations are booming:' THEY DART THE ANIMALS, [THE] to migrate over approximately unethical:' many elephants to prove credible. She continues by using South Afri­ two years through neighbour­ There are many alternatives to the Registered guide and South African ca's largest game reserve, Kruger Na­ ANIMALS GO DOWN TOTALLY PAR- ing Mozambique, Swaziland giant cull that the South African gov­ Zulu local Xolani explained that one of tional Park, as an example. ALYZED, THEN A GROUND CREW and Zimbabwe before return­ ernment has initiated. the most effective methods of decreas­ "In the 13 years since South Africa's ing to areas like the present Bell-Leask thinks southern African ing the crowding of elephants in some culling ban, Kruger's elephants have MOVE IN, [AND KILL THEM WITH Kruger National Park. This governments should consider the cre­ parks is translocation. increased from 8,ooo to more than migration was based on food ation of "megaparks" that transcend "Spread them all over because Af­ 13,000. The elephants, eating about 400 A] BULLET IN THE BRAIN:' and water supply. borders to accommodate larger ele­ rican elephant is quite interesting pounds of food a day, are transforming Naturalist Lyall Watson phant migratory patterns. to have. They are taking a lot of trees the landscape, tearing through vegeta­ explains that "in East Afri­ Rudi van Aarde of the University of down - but we still have a lot of places tion, pulling down or uprooting trees - Rick, registered South African ca in 1925, elephants ranged Pretoria, among other experts, favours in Africa that is the elephant's habitat and stripping them of their bark:' guide across 87 per cent of the land a combination of the reduction of arti­ so we must increase those habitats:' Although the most recent debate ... but by 1975, elephants had ficial watering holes so elephant popu­ Although an interesting solution, surrounds the overpopulation of ele­ become confined to just 27 lations diminish as a result of drought, the translocation of elephants is cost­ phants in South Africa, the habitat de­ per cent of the land:' the destruction of park fences to create ly and, according to National Geograph­ struction that elephants have caused Now, Kruger's elephant population This demonstrates that the reduc­ these "megaparks" and corridors be­ ic, the 30-some small game parks that over a number of the southern Afri­ rests above 12,500, up from just 65 ani­ tion in elephant habitat has occurred tween parks so elephants can migrate have received elephants from Kru­ can states has been devastating for mals in 1918, according to the Interna­ across the entire African continent. more freely. ger National Park since 1979 are now other species that share the elephant's tional. NBC reports that Kruger offi­ Because fences have been put up to Kenya's lain Douglas-Hamilton, a struggling with their own populations. ecosystem. cials have warned that if its elephant keep animals in parks, not only has member of the recently convened El­ The Independent also reports that "Botswana's elephants, up from numbers aren't controlled, it has been habitat diminished but migratory pat­ ephant Science Round Table, says that groups of elephants that were moved perhaps 8,ooo in 1960, are very dense projected that their numbers will triple terns have been disrupted. "in some cases I'd rather see a popula­ into Mozambique have recently re­ in some areas, such as along a 12- to 34,000 by 2020. Rick explains why this has a devas­ tion collapse through starvation than turned back to their herding grounds mile stretch of the Chobe River, where tating effect on habitat by comparing see it culled:' in South Africa. they've destroyed most of the trees;' Issue at hand today's fenced-in parks with the pre­ Tensions run high around the man­ Lange continues. On the heels of South African environ­ settlement era. agement of elephants, with some deci­ An uncertain future Zimbabwe's government says the ment minister Martinus van Schalk­ Now, instead of returning two years sions leading to the inevitable demise On the brink of hosting the World Cup nation's elephant population has wyks' call for a 5,000 elephant cull in later to grazing grounds, elephants find of at least some populations of ele­ next year, South Africa's decision to more than doubled since 1980 and has 2010 are the same groups that opposed themselves back in habitats they trav­ phants, whether by bullet, starvation cull elephants threatens to have a neg­ reached numbers far greater than the the cull14years ago. elled through often within weeks. or dehydration. ative affect on tourism to the country. nation's ecosystem can withstand. Legislation to perform the largest "That's why they destroy habitat. Many conservationists and scien­ The Humane Society of the United Both nations have discussed cull­ cull to ever take place passed as of May And that's why they have to be man­ tists believe that elephant contracep­ States has warned that it will advise its ing as an option for controlling their 1, 2008, though it has yet to begin. aged;' Rick argues. tion is the best alternative to culling. 8.5 million members to boycott South elephant populations. They now wait National Geographic claims that gov­ However, the manpower and cost Africa as a tourist destination should and watch to see how South Africa will ernment approval to carry out a cull Alternatives behind contraceptive methods and culling proceed. manage culling with such worldwide could take months, even years, to be Despite evidence that supports the the mayhem of past trials leaves some Many have warned that culling will attention and scrutiny. approved. devastation overpopulation of ele- doubt. tarnish the World Cup, as reported in Lange agrees that female contracep­ the Independent. tive practices "can cost more than $150 A controversial issue for all sides, per elephant and must be done repeat­ the culling of South Africa's elephants edly:' Thus, these methods could be will surely be scrutinized and provide a more successful in smaller game re­ stepping stone for the actions of other serves, but would be impractical in a southern African nations, whether the park like Kruger. culling is a success or a failure. Rick also argues against contracep­ Progress for other methods seems tive methods for controlling elephant slow and costly, but there are many en­ populations, claiming culling puts a lot vironmentalists and scientists who are of money back into conservation and working tirelessly to devise a solution provides a once-off intervention that that does not involve what some deem needs little management for the next to be a "genocide" of the species. three or four years. While less than a century ago the Conservationist, scientist and co­ African elephant was facing demise director of the non-profit organization by poaching for their valuable ivory Utopia Scientific Caitlin O'Connell has tusks, they now face man's rifle for an­ studied contraceptive trials from the other more calculated and contentious past decade, none ofwhicli were high­ reason. ly successful. Scientific, environmental and politi­ In her book The Elephant's Secret Sense, cal decisions as to what to do about the O'Connell reports that one method overpopulation of Africa's giant could placed time-release estrogen implants mean that some elephants lose their CONTRIBUTED PHOTO in the ears of a number of female adult lives in the hopes that Africa's savan­ Alternatives to culling are often deemed too expensive or in need of further research for large-scale usage. elephants, while another used was nahs will not become wastelands· 14· LIFE A guide to Orientation Waterloo nightlife DAVE SHORE While waiting for dinner, head breakers LIFE EDITOR stood on a bizarre wooden pia. m painted red and lead the team in cheering. Jer's voice was DAVE SHORE students are already legal drinking age, classrooms. Amber's dad pulled up to Willison Hall at around hoarse after about 30 minutesltr creaming, and LIFE EDITOR many others will have their 19th birth­ Of course, this list is far from ex­ 10 a.m. on Labour Day after finally navigating she decided that she'd be very up if the red team days during their stay in residence. haustive. There are many other places through the droves of cars cramping WLU's dismal doesn't win 0-Week. As an incoming first-year arriving in Regardless of when you're able to to explore in Waterloo. We wouldn't network of parking lots. She jumped when seven just over two months' time, you most start hitting the bars, it's important to want to ruin all the excitement of 20-something's all dressed in purple T-shirts and ***** certainly have a lot of questions on know that there's a world of possibili­ finding your favourite place to get face paint opened the doors to greet her, asked her your mind. But perhaps no question is ties out there, both on and off campus. shitfaced. name and then carried away her belongings before After 40 minutes of waiting, 51!! was relieved to more pressing or urgent than the one With this in mind, The Cord has Now if you will, come along as we she could even realize what was going on. finally pluck a burger from the ~mive buffet trays that is on everyone's mind: "Where compiled a brief tour of some of the take a little stroll, starting on campus Like every other student living in residence outside the dining hall and sitdtm to eat. should I get drunk first?" bars that will become just as signifi­ and heading down King St., the center that year, the smiling faces of colourfully clad ice On day two of 0-Week, the d wasn't both­ While many incoming first-year cant and just as frequented as your of Waterloo nightlife. breakers was Amber's first impression of univer­ ering him so much as the waitil!around and the sity life. cheering. He was amazed thatal!fthese students Her parents left her at 1 p.m. in her residence were getting so passionately olved in their Wilf's room, where she adorned the walls with photo­ colour-coded teams, having joined them The basics: Wilf's is Laurier's campus pub, located graphs until3, when her floor met with the don for yesterday. right inside the Fred Nichols Campus Center. Restau­ their first meeting. In floor 21\.s lounge, she sat on After eating, Steve and therei:Jf the group were rant during the day, pub at night; the place is a center­ the stiff and worn furniture and looked around at hoarded into the Athletic Comp.1 where they sat piece of Laurier social life. a circle of 18 other excited and intimidated faces, crammed together on hard bien •s. When every Location: 75 University Ave. W. (on campus) sure that these people would become her new best team had arrived, they cheered I ently for a few The attractions: Food and drinks, occasional live mu­ friends for life. minutes while waiting for the tu :show event to sic and shows, Monday night open mic nights, being After the meeting, Amber and the girls from begin. right on campus. Willison 2A met with their "brother floor" from It didn't take long for Steve to ide that he was The crowd: Damn near everyone. If you want to see Little House - the two floors would be spending too cool for this. After hearing~!~ 'ourth amateur half the people you know when you go out drinking, the week together as one 0 Week group with four beat-boxer of the night, Steve, tead of lis­ Wilf's is the place to go. ice breakers. tening, decided to count the mllll r of people Something random: The hand dryers in the bathrooms The group was brought to wait in the field out­ that passed out from dehydra inside the are among the best pieces of technology ever created. side the seminary where they joined the rest of the sweltering gymnasium. Red Marauders - one of the teams for this year's 0 Week theme: "Seize the Day;' a slight variation on the same vaguely inspirational message used ev­ ery year. Phil's Grandson's Place The basics: The dirtiest, grungiest, stankiest bar and nightclub in Waterloo, possibly in the Western hemisphere. Location: 220 King St. N., right beside King St. residence. The attractions: Great alternative DJ's, cheapest drinks in town, stripper poles, marveling at the grossness of it all. The crowd: Alternative music lovers, hipsters, people with lots of tattoos and piercings, total weirdos. Each day o£ the week features a different genre o£ music, so the crowd changes by the day. Something random: It's somewhat of a rite of passage to get drunk enough to lick the stripper poles.

Ethel's Lounge The basics: This local bar is one of the best kept secrets in Waterloo. Location: 114 King St. N., about a five-minute walk from campus. The attractions: Best patio in Waterloo, awesome food, $2 dollar taco Tuesdays is by far the best special in town, servers that would rather insult you than bring you beer. The crowd: A healthy mixture of students and old, creepy townies. Something random: Sweet collection of vintage con­ cert posters from Laurier and UW in the 6os and 70s. Joni Mitchell once played at Laurier! Now all we get is Bedouin Soundclash.

The Fox and Fiddle The basics: Probably the biggest and most popular pub in Uptown Waterloo. Location: 77 King St. N., about a 10-minute walk from campus. The attractions: Food and drinks, live bands, feeling popular, an ice machine for making margaritas. The crowd: Always a large crowd almost exclusively composed of students, fraternity and sorority mem­ bers, popped collars. Something random: On bar nights, the Fox generates by Ne vo rkinc far the longest line up of all the bars in Waterloo. ALISSII !UETZ STAFF ITER What's My pe al opinion to this 1 tion tb; passes through univers: student's mind a The Vault Lounge point 01 other, is rather s: The basics: One of a handful of off-campus nightclubs - unive!ty is one giant net\ in Waterloo. the point? ing opJn~nity. Location: 8 Erb St., at the corner of Erb and King, Netw -king, on all levels about a 12 -minute walk from campus. spectrur will fast-track y The attractions: Drinking, dancing, DJ's, 30z fishbowls, your fut destination. lasers and fog machines, general douchery. Noto~ ·are you spendir The crowd: Biz kids. Beautiful people. Drunk people. The Cord Life staff weighs next follll ears of your life 1 Usually all three things at once. ing va!Ull e information in Something random: Most nauseating website ever. Go in on the real purpose of field, yot are literally th ahead, Google it. thousan~ of opportunitie attaining a university education of whicH ave the supplem ry capaci! to get you wher need tot Doym' 11ant to study abrc New ZeatAnd for a year? D1 want torm your own busi Do you nnt to go to a win cheese~uh RIM executives! ALL PHOTOS BY NICK LACHANCE Ifyouhaven't recently wa Jim Carrey's Yes Man, you definite~ should. Say yes THE CORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24,2009 • 15

A taste of 0-Week at Laurier is offered through the perspectives of four 0 .Week: a story fictional characters ng for dinner, the head breakers Six was the final count. As he watched the area, upset that she had yet to meet any friends at "Oh, so you are up then. Just come out and talk arre wooden platfoJII painted red Emergency Response Team members help people university. to me for one second:' After a moment, the door fi­ am in cheering. Arc ber's voice was out of the gym, he pitied them for having to wear As she walked, she heard a high-strung voice nally swung open. Isaak was at least six-foot-four 1out 30 minutes of '"earning, and bright red ski jackets. yell, "No, time and space are relative!" in the dis­ and muscular, standing in the doorframe in boxers lt she'd be very upse til the red team Back at Little House residence, he was final­ tance. She turned around to see a tall, lanky guy and a tank top. Week. ly able to bring out the mickey of Bacardi he had with thick-rimmed glasses exasperatedly try to "Listen;' he said. "I came here to play hockey, snuck in from home, threw on some Jay-Z and got explain Einstein's theory of relativity to his friend. not to do stupid cheers and wash cars. Just leave drunk with some of his floormates. "Finally!" Jeannie thought to hersel£ and ran me alone:' over to make an introduction. "Aww, c'mon man;' Suresh pleaded. "Today is es of waiting, Steve_ was relieved to ***** Shinerama. It's the best part of 0 Week, and it's •urger from the massive buffet trays ***** for a great cause. You should really come and get lng hall and sit downro eat. Three days into 0-week, Jeannie was beginning to to know the guys on your floor better:' of 0-Week, the food wasn't both­ realize that not everyone at university is a genius Suresh was enjoying his first time being an ice The stern-faced student was not swayed. "I ,uch as the waiting lrOund and the like she had expected. breaker. He liked all the energy and got along well know the guys on my floor just fine. I don't need to as amazed that all of these students She was wearing her one-piece on the bus to with the first-years in his group. come out to a bunch of lame events to do that:' 10 passionately inwlved in their Bingeman's, which she had heard was a water Still, he felt guilty every time he had to wake up Suresh sighed. He looked to both sides to en­ ceams, having cr'; joined them park, mini putt and campground. In the seats be­ floor 1B in Little House at 7:00a.m. every morning, sure that there was nobody else in the hall. "Look, hind her, Amber and the other popular girls on her knowing they'd be tired and hung over. But, guilty I know;· Suresh confessed. "0-Week is ridiculous. Steve and the rest o fthegroup were floor had already formed a clique and were singing and tired as he was, at seven on the dot he ran up Most people find all the spirit and the cheering an­ e Athletic CompleJ,where they sat Oasis songs with the ice breakers. and down the hall banging on doors and blowing noying. It's not for everyone. But man, I'm a third­ her on hard bleachos. When every She envied them, and for a minute was tempted his foX4o whistle with enthusiasm. year and I still know the people that I met on Shine :d, they cheered ferl!ndy for a few to join in with them, but decided against it. People One by one, the first-year guys emerged from Day in my first year. vaiting for the taler I show event to with 96 per cent averages in high school don't sing their room like zombies and followed the break­ "So what if the events have nothing to do with stupid songs, she told herself. ers to breakfast while Suresh stayed to pick up the school - they're designed for you to just go out and long for Steve to de lllethathewas At Bingeman's, Jeannie quickly gave up on go­ stragglers. Finally only one door had remained meet people. And if it's not your cup of tea, I can .. After hearing the fourth amateur ing down the waterslides when she saw what closed. The sign on the door read "Isaak Wallace:' guarantee you that there's a ton of other first-year h.e night, Steve, in tead of lis- must have been an hour-long line up. Suresh recognized the name, but couldn't put a students who hate 0-Week just as much as you. to count the numh ftOf people Disappointed, she wandered face to it; the guy hadn't come out to any events all Besides, it's not like there's anything better to do. : from dehydration mside the all by herself over to the mini-putt week. Why don't you just come for today?" nasium. Suresh knocked hard on his door. No answer. "Fine;' Isaak replied. "Let me get changed:' He began knocking again. Almost immediately a deep voice hollered at him. "Fuck off!"

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ALISSA IIUETZ many networking opportunities DAVE SHORE most likely have a vision of who ADAM NAGEL It postpones the main wor­ STAFF WHITER as you can. LIFE EDITOR you want to be when you gradu­ CORD LIFE ries about finding a worthwhile Do what makes the most sense ate and, whether that person is and fulfilling job, about starting a My personal opinion to this ques­ for you. There's no one definitive reason career-oriented or purely curious The real world is a dark and scary family and about generally mov­ tion that passes through every Get to know your professors, why somebody goes to univer­ about the world, it is classes, lec­ place full of nine to five workdays, ing onto the next stage ofyour life. university student's mind at one get involved with campus clubs, sity. Some are after all the fun, tures, papers, tests and conversa­ taxes and career choices; if you Instead, you get to worry about point or another, is rather simple volunteer and most importantly some are after the job prospects tions with professors that propel don't have a clue how you want to relationships, parties, nights out - universityisonegiantnetwork­ make connections. and others still are pushed into it you towards being the person you spend the rest of your life, it can and, depending on your major, ing opportunity. I like to call it climbing the by their parents. want to become. be quite daunting. grades. Networkmg, on all levels of the "networking ladder". There is, however, one defini­ There should be no doubt Now, I'm not saying that it isn't Sure, it can be an expensive spectrum. will fast-track you to Put yourself out there, get to tive reason why somebody should that academics are the main good to grow up, but it's consid­ and sometimes stressful delay, your futur !destination. know as many people as you can stay in university - and that's for reason you are about to attend erably easier to do this in small but it's a fair and, I believe, neces­ Not onllareyou spending the and don't burn any bridges. the academics. university. steps than in one giant leap. sary trade-off. next four~~ of your life learn­ Some call it luck, or being in Universities are, above all else, Of course, this isn't to say that However, once you're out of I know this may sound quite ir­ ing valualle mfonnation in your the right place at the right time, the storehouses of the knowledge you shouldn't join clubs or go out high-school, it is generally ex­ responsible - and hey, perhaps it field, you are literally thrown but having unflappable determi­ and wisdom that our society has and get hammered - these things pected that you do something is - but for me at least, university thousands of opportunities, all nation and a couple good refer­ amassed. are necessary to keep yourself with your life. is an incubator to the rest of your of which lpvethe supplementa­ ences under your belt will land The point of studying is so that, sane. This is where university excels, life. ry capaci~•togetyou where you you a lot closer to your career goal after four (or more) years, you can Just don't confuse the more in that it gives you a perfectly so­ I sure as hell wasn't ready to go need to be than floating around in the realm have a brief glimpse into the vast­ glamorous, exciting aspects of cially acceptable excuse to loi­ out into the world alone and start Do you \'alit to study abroad in of fate for the next four years. ness of human knowledge. university life for what's most ter around, drink excessively and a career or life for myself. New Zealal!d for a year? Do you The big, bad world is just Whether you're entering first important. hang out with friends for four or And so I get to put life on hold want to run your own business? around the corner, so keep your year with the hopes of rushing Sure, classes can be boring, more years while you get out from while I enjoy mysel£ see some Do you want to go to a wine and eye on the prize. through your BSc so that you can stressful and often irrelevant, but under your parents roof. interesting things and meet new cheese with RIM executives? get into med school or you're tak­ they are also what make univer­ Real life gets put on hold while people all the while growing into If you haven't recently watched ing music just because you love it, sity worthwhile. you get dragged into the univer­ a person that will eventually be Jim Carrey's Yes Man, you most the point remains the same. sity lifestyle instead. ready to face the world - what definitely should. Say yes to as As you enter university, you could be better? WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 • 1HE (ORD WEEKLY

or-e, aJ fi.nds at cal vear that allowed un· versibe b lane their books;· COJ llmented f"'' i-1 nt of\'JL(J MaxBlouw. "We had not e:'Cpected those un s for oS-og, and we were v• )" pleased • be getting those funds. year." . J..t :. . y ... r. .·-:lt 'I'. WLU found out they were getting the The government has made it clear, "So it remains a guessing game as \'\'hile nothing 1s finalized yet, money in March, and according to vice­ however, that the money is a one-time to where our budget will be a year from Blouw hopes that Laurier will be able president acadL i T),.) ' 1cL~to:hy the thin"" "1d not t o expect the funds nex1: now:· to move into the space by the middle r JltVi 1t! "H.tUd .. ::1 . :thatfi1ls T'" ~ uv'-r l budgct\vill be present­ of june. JS t.r. L u unelS and we cant students not hired by Tln1;'iTC:- 1rJJan£ and planning .tdget cuts, stu­ do

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Outfittin g your res room Rhymes with Tackle: A computer screen takes more energy to display a white screen than a black screen. The Cord helps incoming students prepare for their year in residence That's why Heap Media and Google created Blackle to help save ener­ gy. It's believed that a Black Google JACLYN STIEF ly holding your clothes, accessories (a.k.a. Blackle) could save up to 750 STAFF WRITER and picture frames - to name a few megawatt-hours per year. - in place, yet can easily be removed Moving into residence can bring on a at the end of the year. Another solu­ That's Nothing! Sir Fredrick Banting mixture of emotions from fear to ex­ tion is buying a set ofhooks that hang is known primarily for his discoveiy citement. There is no need to worry, over your doorframe, creating hang­ of insulin; however, this isn't his only since most students look back on ing space on the back of your door claim to fame. He was also a deco­ their time in residence as a first-year for heavier items such as coats and rated war hero as well as a recognized with fond memories. Whether you're bags. artist who painted with the Group of in a dormitory or apartment-style Seven. residence, The Cord is giving you 4· Bathroom Tote: You will most like­ great tips about making your small ly need something in which to carry I prefer Giraphants: Napoleon Dyna­ space work for you. your bath stuff to and from the wash­ mite's favorite animal is the fictitious room, so a bathroom tote is a great liger. As it turns out, the liger isn't so 1. Decorate: Residence rooms can be idea. It keeps all ofyour toiletries or­ fictitious after all, but is in fact a hy­ drab and dull when you see them for ganized and ensures you don't forget brid of a male lion and a female ti­ the first time. A great way to fix that your bar of soap when you're in the ger. (Hey - isn't that what Napoleon is by putting posters and pictures up shower. said?) Only a handful of these crea­ on the walls. Photos of your trip to tures exist in the world and only as a Africa or a poster of your favourite 5· Light it up: To improve lighting, a result of human interference. band, for example, add personality to small light with a clamp at its base al­ your space and allow you to feel more lows you to increase lighting by your Another Hybrid? The turtle frog looks at home in your new room. bed or desk. This takes up no surface like a dilapidated human tongue with area unlike a regular lamp and can a misshapen head and tiny limbs 2. Maximize Storage: Find ways be moved quickly around your room, sticking out of its torso. So what's so to maximize storage in a minimal making it a great way to eliminate special about turtle frogs? Unlike oth­ amount of space with the use of plas­ clutter. er frog species, it can burrow head­ tic bins that could go under the bed, first into the sand and can eat up to above shelves or in the closet. Plas­ 6. Cool it down: It can become quite 400 termites in on.e sitting! tic crates are an inexpensive storage hot and stuffY in your dorm room, es­ solution that allows for easy trans­ pecially during the first few weeks of What does that make you and me? portation of items to your room in school. This is why having a fan is a There is a scientific theory that states residence and can be stacked -for great idea to keep you and your room that the entire universe is a type of a simple temporary shelving unit. cool. Over the winter months, when detailed hologram called a phan­ Make sure to also have a boot rack to you are rarely opening your window tasm. This explains why electrons can prevent shoe clutter. for fresh air, a dehumidifier is an eco­ communicate instantaneously even nomical way to keep your air fresh, though they are lightyears apart. 3· Hang Hooks: In order to increase making you breathe easier. hanging space, purchase some ad­ Who is Amy anyway? Britney Spears' hesive hooks at your local hardware hit single of the summer, "If You Seek ALE PHOTO /LAURA TOMKINS. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY TRINA SCHMIDT store. They stick onto the wall, firm- Amy", might be about something other ., than looking for her lost friend. Let me see if I can spell this one out for you - How to ... Give advanced notice: In an ideal situ­ Be willing to get "sexiled": It's unfair F-YOU-SE_E-K-ME. Maybe that was a Have sex when you have a ation, you can inform your roommate to exile your roommate every now and little too obvious for some of you. roommate when you'll be needing privacy in the then if you're not willing to follow the -Laura Sedgwick room and for how long. You can even same rules. Keep the lines of communication set up a system of rules, such as no sex open: This is the most essential step. in the room after 1 a.m. If all else fails: Roommate's already Communicate with your roommate sleeping? Just can't wait? Well, if all that you are sexually active and that Set up a system of signals: If you need else fails, just, you know, be real quiet­ there is a possibility that you will be to provide your roommate short no­ like. It's not like it's never been done having sex in your room. Without this tice, agree upon a signal ahead of time, before. Just make sure your roommate communication, every other measure whether it be a tie on the doorknob, a is the kind ofperson that would be okay will fall ?lat. certain song emanating from the room with this, should they find out. or a rushed text message. -Dave Shore "_A chutch home while you a'le away /tom home " Cord -o-sco2es Redeemer Lutheran This month's Cord-o-scopes will predict how you'll be shocked to be told that, due Gemini May 21 to June 20 1 your first year ofuniversity will unfold. to economic cutbacks, you will actu­ • The stars tell me that through ally be living underneath the bleachers some miraculous twist of for­ Cancer June 21 to July 22 of the university's stadium. But look on ]( tune, you're destined to become .·~ Youwillbethrilledtofindthat the bright side, at least they might give the future all-star quarterback Church V. your new roommate is caring, you a free laptop, right? of the Laurier football team. Trust me, neat, funny and shares all of the same I wouldn't make this shit up. interests as you. However, this will all Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 only minutes away /tom Wcl.U in Wate'lloo be counteracted by their penchant for You'll finally snap after hear­ After being bitten by a gypsy's pet monkey loud masturbation. ing the phrase "tough ec1mom­ in a bazaar in Cairo, Adam Nagel found out nA ic times" for the billionffi. time that he could tell the foture. He also had a Leo July 23 to Aug. 22 and decide to abandon your university strange rash on his leg. -~~ A change in scenery will allow career, opting instead to live amongst you the chance to shed that the lush Lauri~r greenery as the local II loser image that had plagued squirrel-child. '1 you throughout high schooL We have much to offer WLU Students. Take up a new hobby to impress your Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 peers. I suggest smooth jazz; always a .AAA.... 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Your first year at Laurier has the potential to be the first in the best four (or five) years of your life. This collection of thoughts and advice from some of Laurier's most seasoned veterans is a good jump-off point; but in the end, first year is defined bywhatyoulearn- not just inside Laurier's lecture halls. Get ready for the learning experience of a lifetime.

Laurier has many fantastic ways to get Academics Residence involved in the community outside of classes and I encourage all incoming Because after all, this is Your home and family students to explore these extra-curric­ why you're really here for the next eight months ulars. Becoming engaged in the WLU community helps you define your uni­ Work your butt of~and get good grades. You should probably avoid hooking up versity career and supplements what It'll be worth it, not only in getting with people who are in close proxim­ you are learning within the classroom. great summer jobs, but getting that ity to your floor, though you will prob­ Orientation Week is the perfect time to accounting or investment banking job ably disregard this. And ALWAYS wear learn about these opportunities. There in New York once you graduate. Don't flip-flops in the communal bathrooms really is something for everyone at forget to enjoy yourself though, Laurier - I really shouldn't have to explain this Laurier business students play just as hard as one. - Laura Sheridan, president ofWilfrid they work. - Sarah Murphy, third-year English and Laurier University Students' Union - Hendrtf Remacle, 2009 business graduate history ·

Make lots of time for partying and liv­ Don't treat your don like someone who ing it up, but don't forget about study­ enforces rules; they are only doing their General advice ing! A fake ID works wonders for your job. These people were in your shoes social life and going to class ensures at some point in their university ca­ Taking a closer look you'll stick around this place long reer, so they are an invaluable resource at the big picture enough to get a degree. It's all about for any questions you may have. They balance. And be nice to the Tim Hor­ know you're going to drink; as long as Money is not endless. If you do not ton's ladies ... they'll take care of you. you aren't a jerk about it, they usually know how to budget or have never had - Ashley Ring,fourth-year English aren't either. to, learn how to ASAP. And keep an eye - Mike Chick, fifth-year communication out on your bills. And be sure to call Arts students can focus more on their with business administration option your family often. The last thing you social life than school and still do well, want is to call because you were guilt so get out and have fun your first year. tripped into it. - Kyle Williamson-Fox,fourth-year - Shady Husein Yepez, 2008-09 English Professors WLUSU vice-president of.finance and and TAs administration One thing that I have definitely learned Partying They're kind of important in my three years here is to put your (you are at a university) heart and soul Into everything you The other reason do. If you give no per cent of your­ for university Some profs are less valuable than the self to eithE!r school, sports or going textbooks you're going to buy, but most to class you will see positive results. 0-week is intense - try to meet some­ are pretty smart and can actually teach I wish that didn't take me three years body who doesn't mind cleaning up you. There's a reason you pay for class: to learn. Other than that, be smart, do your puke ASAP. Lock the door if you go. If you read the book too, you will your homework and take advantage of are consuming alcoholic beverages get smart. And put some effort in with all the opportunities Laurier has to of­ underage - it will buy you a few sec­ a few of your favorite profs. They're fer you. After all, you're a part of the onds to hide said beverages. surprisingly interested in what you Golden Hawk family now so get ready - Sarah Murphy, third-year English and have to say and, if anything, it's nice to have the time ofyour life. history to get a hug in front of your parents at - Tori Cowly, third-yearvarsityvolleyball convocation, or a reference letter. I think the best advice I could give is for - Caitlyn Waring, 2009 graduate Fill in your spare time with an intense first years to use their best judgement mixture of socializing and intellectual when hooking up with someone - use A good professor will make or break a thought. This will make you a much condoms! You can get them on cam­ class, no matter what the course is. It's more interesting individual, which is pus. There are enough other streS'ses important that with so many part-time why you came here. If you run out of to deal with and no one needs to get professors, especially in programs such said time, take victory laps like I did. an STI on top of all the other univer­ as communications, that you form - Alex Hayter, 2008-09 Cord Editor-in­ sity stress. meaningful relationships with your fa­ Chief - Linzi Williamson-Fox,fourth-year vourite ones, as they can play a signifi­ psychology cant role in your academic life. Work hard, play harder. Don't take - Laura Carlson, Cord Editor-in-Chief yourself or school too seriously; take advantage of your new surroundings and the countless opportunities they Food and the offer. Trust me when I say (that] uni­ Volunteering versity is just as much about the expe­ freshman 15 riences as the education. and extra­ - Zac Sutherland, 2009 business graduqte Because no one is immune curriculars Compared to other school's orientation Get the most expensive meal plan. weeks Laurier's trumps all ofthem. You Eating healthy to avoid the freshman Yes, doing things for free will find that all ofyour friends who at­ 15 is a lot more expensive than eating tended other schools won't be able to crappy foods. The most important advice that I didn't top the time that you are going to have - Dominique Colucci, 2009 English listen to in first year was to get involved during yours. Attend everything, or graduate at Laurier outside of academics. I think you'll regret it later:' it's the best way to meet people with - Wade McAdam, third-year film and Watch your diet! The freshman 15 similar interests, and it prevents you English doesn't discriminate and will creep up from getting too caught up in first-year on you faster than a Jamaican sprinter. residence drama. - TaureanAllen,fourth-yearvarsity - MarieAndic, second-year global studies football

Of course, every university experience is going to be unique, complicated, fun, memorable and life-changing. These words of advice will help you find your footing in this fast-paced world of academi-a, all nighters and endless partying. Best of luck first years, you're in for a ~~ . ALE PHOTO I MICHEU.E ATIARO NICK LACHANCE zo.ARTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 • ThE CORD WEEKLY TH:

WLU's history of A generation gap the arts KW Children's Museum exhibit explores youth culture of the past and present

KATIE FLOOD Famous Laurier STAFF WRITER "We live in the space between the grads: end of the movement and the be­ ginning of the revolution:' These Laurier has hosted its fair share of words were spoken by American talented individuals. Here's a list sociologist, novelist and cultur­ of just a few of the musical per­ al commentator Todd Gitlin in 1967. formers and media personalities to Civil rights, free love and rock 'n' come out ofWLU. roll: the 1960s and early '7os was an era defined by its many revolutions. The Waterloo Regional Children's Matte Babel Museum introduces this rebellious generation of the 1960s to the tech­ Babel is undoubtedly one ofWLU's nological youth of today with its new most renowned graduates. A for­ exhibit, "Talkin' Bout My Generation:' mer MuchMusic VJ, Babel co­ Inspired by the 40th anniversary hosted shows such as MuchOn­ of legendary music festival Wood­ Demand. He currently works as an stock, "Talkin' Bout My Genera­ anchor at Cable Pulse 24's morn- tion" compares youth culture of the ing show. · 1960s to that of the early 2ooos. Curated by Virginia Eichhorn, this exhibit focuses on different forms of Will Currie and the Country expression - displaying prominent French issues of both generations, the in­ fluences of youth culture on its own Formed in the basement of the mu­ era and how young people chose sic building at WLU, the six-piece and choose to articulate themselves. "piano-beat group" has been gath­ Upon entering the exhibition, '6os ering steam ever since its concep­ culture is very apparent. tion. At a show, the band caught Quotations in red paint from well­ the attention of Jay Ferguson from known forward -thinking figures of the Sloan, who signed them to his label time are displayed along the walls of Murderecords. the exhibit. "Music is the soundtrack of your life;' reads one stated by prominent Famous words of progressive and artistic think~rs of the '60s and early '70s cover the walls of the exhibit. television personality Dick Clark. "Civil disobedience, that's not our The final room of the exhibition re­ for their opinions concerning the ac­ political unrest and social justice vigi · problem. Our problem is that people introduces visitors to the 21st century. tions of youth and the issues of 2009. !antes. It's important for younger gen­ are obedient all over the world in the Anonymous quotations in blue "The problem is ... the majority of erations to understand the issues and face of poverty and starvation and stu­ paint are displayed across the walls, our society is unwilling to stand up for conflict that came before them in order pidity and war and cruelty;' read the stating things such as, "I wouldn't go what we believe in;' says one voice. to make decisions about things in cur­ words of established author and social to a protest. I'd be afraid I'd be the only Quotations and footage stress what rent day;' said marketing manager of critic Howard Zinn. one to show up" and, "For generations the exhibit interprets as the key para­ the Children's Museum Angela Olano. The first two rooms contain a vari­ kids have been trying to make them­ dox of modern society - that in to day's By giving visitors insight to the youth ety of colourful artifacts from concept selves heard - but now that we are, are technological world people are con­ they were, the youth they are now and JDEra albums and authentic '6os apparel to we ready?" nected to each other more than ever. what they may one day become, the historic videos from civil-rights move­ Around the room are recent al­ However, while youth in particu­ exhibit attempts to bridge a generation Artist JD Era is a rising star on ments and anti -war protests. bum covers and concert post­ lar may be well acquainted with these gap between the revolutionary actions the hip-hop scene. Winning "Best All of these pieces recall the craving ers, but instead of videos of histor­ tools, the recordings and pieces found of the '6os to the prospective voices of Rapper" at the 2008 Toronto indie­ for greater justice and social change ic moments there are voice record­ in the room suggest that they gener­ 2009. music awards, his single "Paper that drove young people in the 196os: ings from the teenagers of today. ally fail to utilize them to their full ad­ "Talkin' Bout My Generation" Chase" has become an instant hit. a time when youth utilized fashion, art The _recorded voices are those of vantage, unlike how the 1960s gen­ opened on May 23 and runs until Sep­ and music to make their voices heard the 2009 Youth Advisory Committee, eration used fashion, music and art. tember 7 at the Waterloo Regional and address issues of the era. a group of young people interviewed "Historically, the '6os were ripe with Children's Museum in Kitchener. Shad

Shadrach Kabango, known musi­ cally as Shad, has received critical acclaim since he popped into the music scene in 2005 with his first Talking album When This Is Over, which he Maxwell's music self-made with money he won from a radio show's talent compe­ CARLY LEWIS tition. He has opened for such big STAFF WRITER country names as Classified and Lupe Fi­ asco, and was also short-listed for Ask any entrepreneur about the chal­ the Polaris music prize in 2008. lenges of starting a new business and The Cord chats most will tell you that the first year is always the hardest. with Canadian For Paul Maxwell, owner of Max­ well's Music House, the first year of artist Jason Blaine business may have had its challenges, but certainly was a lot of fun along the ESTHER WHEATON way. STAFF WRITER Maxwell, who graduated from WLU's business program just two Jason Blaine grew up listening to and years ago, celebrated the one-year an­ playing country music in Pembroke, niversary of Maxwell's Music House Ontario; however, these humble be­ last month and is this year's recipient ginnings have done nothing to hold of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year him back. award from the Kitchener-Waterloo After attending Algonquin College Chamber of Commerce. for business, the now-Nashville-based "That one was really surprising;' country star moved to Kitchener-Wa­ Jacob Moon says Maxwell of the award. "I was NICK LACHANCE terloo, where he worked at Cedar Tree one of the youngest nominees, so it Laurier graduate Paul Maxwell's venue is nearing 200 shows to date. studio with award-winning producer, Making a name for himself as a folk was really nice that I was able to be RickHutt. singer-songwriter, Moon has won recognized:' plaining that the experiences of his to know that there's a space for them, Blaine lived in KW until2oo6, when such awards as "Folk Artist of the And coming up on 200 shows in employees are instrumental in provid­ that we support everything music and he moved to Nashville and his career Year" at the Toronto Independent just a year, it's no wonder that he was. ing those who come to Maxwell's with everything art:' exploded. Music Awards as well as "Inspira­ Maxwell's Music House is a unique fu­ good experiences. Looking back on a busy and suc­ "I went to Nashville in 2006 to write tional Song.of the Year" at the Uni­ sion - it's a venue for musical perfor­ "We teach it in a fun and relaxed at­ cessful year, Maxwell says, "I didn't and record and I called the record song Song contest in California. mance and a place for musicians of all mosphere, but we still encourage and receive an inheritance and I didn't win Make My Move, since I had just moved;' ages to learn to play music. push key concepts. You're still going to the lottery. Blaine told The Cord in a telephone With a capacity of 8o people, it's a get a lot of value in the lessons." "It came through grassroots work interview. cozy and intimate atmosphere to hang While many clubs and venues target and building, and I think that I can help "Then we released a song called 'My out and listen to music in, but the ven­ particular demographics, Maxwell's is young entrepreneurs realize that there First Car'.... It was part of the biggest ue also offers music lessons and rent­ a venue unified by its patrons' love and are possibilities in starting with noth­ contest CMT has ever had. We gave - Compiled by Rebecca Vasluianu able jam spaces for bands. appreciation of music. ing. You can start anything if you just away a 2008 Honda Civic:' All photos contributed ''I'm a musician. Everyone else who "Music is a market for everyone," ex­ work for it." works here is a musician, and we know plained Maxwell. And where does Maxwell see his what it's like to be in a band and go "It doesn't matter if you're eight music house a year from now? To view the complete story, visit cordweekly. on tour and have bad experiences and years old or 58 years old, people still "Hopefully with every concert sold­ com/arts good experiences;' said Maxwell, ex- love the same music. We want people out. And a line-up;' he stated. ,Y THE CORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 s.21 The Cord's guide t to summer read in g

DEVON BUTLER Gary Foster MaxBlouw Laura Allan Don Morgenson STAFF WRITER WLU philosophy professor President ofWLU WLU business and economics WLU psychology professor Title: The Castle The Bible profe~sor Title: The Selected Works ofT.S. Spivet REBECCA VASLUIANU Author: Franz Kafka Title: TheAssociate Author: Reif Larsen ARTS EDITOR Published: 1949 Author: John Grisham Published:2009 Published: 2009

Summer is a time of relaxation and contemplation, but it is also a time to Franz Kafka rediscover reading for pleasure - to TH]~- read those books that you don't get the chance to while scouring your text­ !l~TLE ...... _~na..~ books and cramming for exams. To help you compile your summer reading list, The Cord has brought to­ gether a group of diverse individu­ als from the WLU and KW communi­ Foster recommends The Castle because ty who kave each recommended one of its strong themes, which are com­ "A common saying is that you are what "After a heavy semester of teaching This unusual tale follows the story of a book for your enjoyment. mon to all people, even today. you eat, but I strongly believe you are and learning, most of us opt for some 12-year-old genius cartographer who The classic novel follows the tale of what you read. It is vitally important lighter reading. Focusing so heavily wins a prestigious award in New York. K, a land surveyor trying to get to a cas­ to think about how you are stimulating on your specific subjects, it's good to The individuals at the Smithsonian Michael Loubert tle in search of his new job. your brain;' says Blouw. go for something unrelated and dras­ handing out the award have no idea Co-owner of Old Goat Books . "It's this constant sense of having For him, the Bible is one of the most tically different from what you know;' that he is only a child, and he makes Title: Apocryphal Tales hope in spite of the fact that he nev­ overlooked yet essential pieces of lit­ says Allan. the epic trek across the United States Author: Karel Capek er seems·to achieve whatever it is he erature; regardless of one's personal This is why she opts for lighter to claim the award, hopping trains and Published: 1945 wants to achieve;' explains Foster. religious beliefs, he believes the Bible reads, like The Associate, which follows meticulously mapping his trip. "I think a big part of what Kafka should be read for its historical and the story of a graduating law student "Paradoxically however, the fur­ communicates is the human attempt cultural significance. who, after taking a job at a large law ther he travels from home the closer he to understand the wodd . . . and that "So much of literary work through­ firm, finds himself entangled in illegal comes to learning more about his fam­ there's sometimes no answers for un­ out the ages has been influenced by the practices. ily;' Morgenson explains. derstanding it:' writings and teachings of the Bible; it Allan recommends this suspense­ "I believe students are on a journey Foster recommends the novel for is interesting to read and see that vari­ ful read as a summer escape because of too. The further they get from home I summer reading, stating that it's en­ ous interpretations formed in past and its compelling storyline and dramat­ think the greater their understanding joyable but has deep concepts one present day :• ic twists and turns Grisham is known of their family they get:' pulls away after reading it. for. What attracted Morgenson most to this tale is that no matter how perfect­ Loubert describes Apocryphal Tales as ly the main character T.S. Spivet tries "light and amusing with an underlying Laura Sheridan tl to map out the world, he increasingly seriousness:' WLUSU President finds that the world is really a mystery. The novel features "humour and Title: Basic Black: The Essential Guide for It is important to read outside of your "I think one of the things lost in ironic stories" about famous historical Getting Ahead at Work {and in Lifo) student lives these days is a sense of figures, explains Loubert. Author: Cathy Black discipline. interest and comfort zone. mystery:' One such narrative tells the story of Published: October 2007 the Danish Prince Hamlet - the sub­ It's about making yourself uncomfortable All photos contributed or on file ject of William Shakespeare's famous on the readings and stretching yourself. play Hamlet- attempting to become an actor and playwright. Loubert lauds Czech writer Karel - WLU President Max Blouw Capek's ironic tales as entertaining but ,, possessing tremendous gravity and importance.

Bronwyn Addico Written by Cathy Black, the president Event Planner at Wordsworth Books of the Hearst corporation (a conglom­ Title: The Book ofNegroes erate housing such big name publica­ Author: Lawrence Hill tions such as Cosmopolitan and Oprah's Published: January 2007 0 magazine), Basic Black is an autobio­ graphical novel with advice geared to­ wards women in the workforce. D However, Sheridan believes that the book contains a lot of ideas that are simple and easy to relate to, making the novel pertinent to readers of any gender. For Sheridan, the book is perfect for students because it focuses on being successful at work and being success­ Chosen for the 2009 Waterloo Region ful in one's personal life. annual "One Book, One Community" "She really focuses on what she calls event intended to promote reading in the 360 degree life, talking about how the region's population, Addico rec­ to balance a personal life, with a pro­ ommends The Book of Negroes because fessional life and I think that's some­ of its compelling storyline. thing that students experience all the Following the tale of an n-year-old time:' African girl who is swept into slavery in South Carolina, the novel tells the story of the "Book of Negroes", a list of freed Loyalist slaves during the Revo­ lutionary War who sought to leave the United States. "It's just one of those books that takes a hold of you and you can't put down," says Addico, stating that the novel's female lead character Aminata is one of the most "dynamic" personas she's ever encountered. TRINA SCHMIDT Orientation Week performances of the past Concerts have been a staple ofWLU 0-weeksfor decades. Here are iust some ofthe well-known bands who have peifbrmed on our campus.

1969: Chicago 1994~ Philosopher Kings, Great Big Sea • 2003: Matthew Good 2005: Finger Eleven 2007: Moneen and Attack in Black and Spirit of the WesJ

1974:Kiss 1997: Tea Party 2004: Alexisonfire 2006: Moneen and 2008: Bedouin Soundclash The Reason 22. EDITORIAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 • THE CORD WEEKLY THE

University, not My $25,(XX) st.Jent what it used to be survey (evealed fha.t Wilfrid Laurier has come to the point where the uni­ versity's debt has become too high for it to operate stvdenfs lrKe bvf effectively. beer, Fortunately, the government has allowed WLU to de­ fer pension payments for one year while the school finds d;s/iKe hort~elJorK. ways to get back on track. To begin its rehabilitation, Laurier has decided to make cuts of 5 per cent to each department this year and an additional 6 per cent next year. Some departments have made more cuts where pos­ sible; fortunately the VP: academic's department, eas­ ily the largest department within the university and ar­ guably the most important, has been allowed to hold its cuts for another year while administration figures out how best to manage the situation. Many post-secondary institutions across the coun­ try are in similar financial circumstances, so it appears that Laurier has dealt fairly well with the budget given the widespread funding problem. Laurier's financial situation, though, is part of a much larger problem. The governments' financial ·assistance to post-sec­ ondary institutes is fleeting. While Canada and Ontario assist failing automotive industries like General Motors, little aid is being given to education and innovation. 3rovndbreaKif19 Due to the lack of support from the government, uni­ versities have taken to orienting their budgets and goals news, J 'm heariYIJ +hat to maximize profits. While the lack of funding for post-secondary educa­ tion has been a long-term issue, the recession has only recent sfuJies show amplified problems surrounding it and perhaps this is for the better. wafer i<> wet/ afld To overcome the problems universities are faced with we need to change the way we perceive education bvf-J-er is fafteni!!J. entirely. The model of post-secondary education that univer­ sity is based on does not apply well to modern life any­ more. We have come to expect universities to provide us with skills necessary for the work force instead of treat­ ingthem as institutes ofhigher learning. There is no simple resolution to re-evaluate the uni­ versity degree or the institution and its place within so­ ciety. However, a period of decline, such as this, offers the opportunity to explore what universities offer society and how to ensure they remain relevant.

-The Cord Editorial Board

MATI ENGLISH Board failed students While the university itself is forced to make significant cuts to all departments the Wilfrid Laurier University Superficial friendships and Students' Union seems to have the opposite problem: it has too much money to spend funds wisely. Director Andrew Fryfr's proposed and passed convenience litter residence life amendment of$25,000 for a market research initiative is a reflection of the inept abilities ofWLUSU's governing body. Little personal growth often happens in first-year due to forced Students vote for a student's union that uses their money wisely and makes practical decisions with stu­ camaraderie and the sheer simplicity of the residence life bubble dentfees. Although $25,000 - the amount now budgeted to the back, I realize that the bonds I was making important to me, that I am a raging feminist board to find out what students "really want''- may seem were friendships of convenience more than and that getting involved with something that like a small sum in comparison to other components anything else. you are truly passionate about - like a campus of the operating budget, it still deserved more thought This same principle may be present in any newspaper - is an invaluable experience. and research than an on-the-spot decision at the board LAURA CARLSON other types of friendship, but it is particularly My biggest regret of university, if I can only meeting. EDITOR·IN-cHIEF heightened while living in close quarters dur­ choose one, is that I didn't take my first year While elected student directors' should make seri­ ing first-year. to explore all that the school and the Waterloo ous efforts to fulfill platform initiatives, in this particular The people who live on your floor become community have to offer. instance Fryer's determination to come through on his School, nap, party; repeat. more than just your friends; they consume the I've grown so much since I arri'{ed at WLU campaign promise was clearly detrimental to the func­ That was essentially what my life consist­ majority of your waking life, much like one's four years ago and, unfortunately, very little of tioning of the union. Having now passed a deficit bud­ ed of during my year in residence. Although family. For most who come to WLU, this is the that growth took place during my first year. get, management is left searching for funds with which I may have been able to strike an appropri­ first time being away from qome and a strong While experiencing it, I certainly loved my to pay for this project. ate balance between these aspects, some­ support system is essential in adapting to a time in residence, but it was one of the sim­ A decision from the board that allowed such a Judi­ thing many first-year students struggle with, life without parental supervision and care. plest times in my life. crous amendment to pass was completely irresponsible. the overall experience was extremely artifi­ In an unfamiliar environment, it's only log· Although making friendships with people That only four out of the 10 directors in attendance cia! and didn't allow much time to mature or ical that you cling to those that you see on a you share a living space with is important, it were actually able to fulfill the most basic requirements evolve as a person. daily basis, even if it becomes unhealthy. is also important to form relationships with of their position - commitment to and representation of Moving here from Alberta, I didn't have In my situation I would go for weeks with­ those who share your interests and passions, students - is frightening. much choice in whether or not I lived on cam­ out leaving campus and think nothing of it; I even if they aren't right across the hall. If this is any reflection of the decision -making ability pus, so I obliged without much hesitation and spent every minute-- eating, watching mov­ Surrounding myself with like-minded peo­ of this year's board, students should expect a very disap­ happily unpacked my bags into my single ies, studying- with the same six girls. It turned ple really allowed me to foster the develop­ pointing year. room in King St. residence. into an obsessive dependency on other people. ment of myself beyond the influence of class­ So, for students asked about what they want from the The first day was a little intimidating, but The unnatural influence of residence oc­ room and extracurricula. students' union in the future, maybe you should suggest: by day two I had already made a group of close curred to me in the first few weeks of summer Though a new city and new school may less market research and more common sense. friends who seemed determined to maintain after first year. I simply wandered around my seem like a scary place, the walls beyond the this newfound companionship. Now, besides house craving something to do or someone to confines of your dorm are what university is - The Cord Editorial Board one roommate, I don't regularly speak to a see; I could not stand to be alone. really about. single other person from my residence floor. It wasn't until second year came around Ultimately, the greatest risk is succumb­ I know some residence communities re­ when I lived off-campus, that I began to make ing to the residence life bubble, so don't limit main in touch, if not close, for the four years friends in my classes and get involved in co­ yourself to those who are convenient to asso­ of university and beyond; however, this was curriculars. ciate with; go out, join campus groups, get a These unsigned editorials are based off informal discus­ certainly not the case for me. I soon discovered really important things job, meet people in your classes- it is practi­ sions and are then agreed upon by the majority of The The friendships I made were quite signifi­ about the type of person I was becoming, such cally impossible to regret having a large array Cord's editorial board, which consists of 16 senior Cord cant for me during that year, but reflecting as the fact that academics and grades are very of experiences. staff including the Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor. The arguments made may reference any facts that have been made available through interviews, documents, or Letters to the Editor other· sources. The views presented do not necessarily Academic freedom is at the very foundation Jim Turk, executive director of the Canadian Letter Policy reflect those ofThe Cord's volunteers, staff or WLUSP. of our universities. Academic freedom is a Associations of University Teachers, asking Letters must not exceed 250 words. In­ given in western democracies. Gary Good­ that Goodyear resign for the sake of academ­ clude your full name and telephone num­ year, federal Science Minister, crossed the ic freedom. If the Science Minister fails to re­ ber. Letters must be received by 12:00 p.m. The Cord is published by line when he asked the social science council sign, then the Prime Minister should fire him. noon Monday via e-mail to letters@cord­ Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. to reconsider funding a conference sponsored Failure to do so makes the Prime Ministe~ week!Y:com. Contact: Bryn Ossington, WLUSP President and CEO by York and Queens universities. Goodyear complicit with Goodyear's actions - actions 75 University Ave.W, Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 should be defending academic freedom and that undermine academic freedom at Canadi- The Cord reserves the right to edit for not undermining it. I concur with the call by an universities. - AndrewTelegdi length and clarity or to reject any letter. 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With first year complete. After much deliberation. James Popkie offers a satirical Kimberly Elworthy addresses perspective on the tomfoolery the fundamental lessons learned that unfolds as first-years arrive from day one of life at WLU

indoctrination over the I shoUld not be so cyni- course of university. cal though, because lam still Or maybe I'm reading too alive and will be forever grate- much into it and it's just a silly ful to those students for forcing me KIMBERLY JAMES POPKIE tradition. out of my comfort zone to take part in I remember my friend and I being OPINION EDITOR something different. the only two people sitting down and To begin one's time at university, making jokes and cynical comments an apparently mature institution, by amidst a sea of people enthusiastically running around screaming chants and Dear first year students: congratula­ standing up, cheering and chanting for It's weird coming to the end of my uni­ playing games reminiscent of camp tions, you've made it into university. In something that essentially meant ab­ versity experience. I feel like the same in grade five while Clecked out in team past years, this would have put you in solutely nothing. person still- a slightly rebellious, naive colours is a very humbling experience. the upper intellectual elite. Nowadays, I'm not fundamentally opposed to teenager - but I know I have changed I came to university pretending to be well, you're probably above average at being enthusiastic, but I prefer it to be and grown into a capable adUlt. grown up, pretending to know some­ least. about something I genuinely feel some University, thus far, has offered itself thing about anything, pretending I To put things in perspective, as of emotional attachment to. to be a huge challenge, albeit more per­ knew what would happen to me every the 2006 census, six out of 10 adults We were part of the Blue Lycans, an sonally then academically. I have had year; I took myself very seriously, too between the ages of 25 and 64 have Orientation Week team based around to figure out who I am- a long, tedious seriously for any teenager. post-secondary education with an es­ the theme of werewolves. I had a feel­ journey that is never complete. I left high school a tad pretentious timated 23 percent having university ing if Orientation Week went on any . However, the transition from child­ and extremely bent on becoming ob­ credentials. If lon~term trends have longer, there woUld have been Lycan hood to adulthood is an intense and scenely successful with my fancy busi­ held up, the number has only increased members filing their teeth into fangs, notable one. This is probably the most ness degree where I woUld then fight since then. clawing opposing team members and complicated test that happens while my way up the dark and dirty corpo­ Upon first arriving at university for howling ceremonially at the full moon. serving one's four years, more than any rate ladder in the field of marketing Orientation Week, you may soon find Once all the ridiculous hoopla of sit-down exam can offer, and arguably and advertising. yourself bombarded with a frightening Orientation Week has settled, you will more crucial to one's existence. I had everything planned out ac­ display of pandemonium. You may feel probably find yourself adjusting com­ It is the environment of universi­ cordingly and worked hard to get unsure as to whether you've ended up fortably into the normal university ty rather than the course syllabi that where I was; but if I have learned any­ in an institution of higher education or lifestyle. Although in university, nor­ truly affects the someones core. Not to thing it is that I had no way of know­ a disturbing and heavily-brainwashed mal is a relative term. say that the academic offerings do not ing three years later I'd have grown a cUlt. Many of you, especially those liv­ matter, I have learned a lot about the strong distaste for business and a love All these new students, most of ing on residence, may feel empowered world that I will carry with me through for writing. whom are strangers to one another, are with a new found sense of freedom. life when I leave next .April, but the ex­ The thing is that university comes feeling every bit as awkward and inse­ You may experience countless op­ perience is nevertheless the key. to everyone in its own unique way - cure as you are, uniting in a frightening portunities to engage in all sorts of The first week, or Orientation Week, that is what makes it the best and most display of groupthink. behaviours that may have been previ­ is definitely an ... interesting one. The memorable time of your life. The more There are those who do not desire ously forbidden or inaccessible, such things required of you are immature, challenges we come across, the more or are simply unable to get immersed as copious amounts of alcohol use, sex obnoxious and exhausting. From an we learn about who we are or who we in the spirit of the festivities; ifyou feel and other such shenanigans. objective perspective, it is a ridicUlous are not. this way, you shoUld not be disheart­ Make sure that whatever decisions event and I do not blame anyone who So, ifl had to offer any insight to my ened, or give in to pressure to stand up you make are based on your own per­ would be hesitant to participate, as this first-year self, it would be to take every and cheer. sonal preferences and not social pres­ was mypointofview as a fresh-faced­ moment for what it is and enjoy it im­ The whole thing smacks of brain­ sure, whether that pressure be pushing cynical-barely-turned-IS-year-old. mensely, whether or not it is what you washing and the sleep and food depri­ you toward or away from such experi­ However, I found myself roomed in expected. vation definitely don't do much to hin­ ences. Besides, any friends who won't Bricker residence with two very peppy And also to realize that the essence der this feeling. accept your own life choices probably individuals that were, fortunately, im­ of Orientation Week is simply a bunch My more paranoid inclinations aren't worth having as friends in the possible to ignore. And as much as I of impractical activities that teach us woUld have me believe that Orienta­ first place. hoped to avoid the festivities, my Ice all to be a little silly, enjoy the com­ tion Week is probably some kind of University can be the best time of Breakers (senior students somehow pany of individuals who are as equally experiment in breaking people down your life as long as you manage to get even more excitable then Jack Russell confused and alone, miss out on some to dispel their individual identities in decent marks, make good friends and puppies) hammered at our door non­ sleep and know that through every­ submission to an arbitrary collectiv­ have some fun, whatever form that fun stop at 6 a.m. until we woke up and thing that will happen to yo'u here, it's ist identity, in preparation for further may take. joined in the "fun:' okay to laugh at yourself. 24.0PINIO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 • THE CORD WEEKLY I

MYLES WILSON Psychology professor, Don Morgenson routinely wows his audience behind his center-stage pedistal. His truely spectacular performance; however, lies beyond his popular lectures.

ing essays and, though not as heavy ence and have a deep reservoir of jokes that the university is an increasingly Some students in very large classes as in the past, some administrative to keep all entertained? anonymous and impersonal place. begin to feel that they are taking cours­ responsibilities in the department of There are some significant differ­ While I do admit that students bear es through "distance education." They DON MORGENSON psychology. ences between such characteristics some responsibility for "personaliz­ feel fewer and fewer vital connections ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVE His question did, however, suggest ·and a teacher committed to the disci­ ing" their own education, that irresist­ to the lecturer and fewer connections to me that there may be little under­ pline, students and the two processes ible drive for university (corporate) ef­ to their own learning experiences. standing about what teaching really of teaching and learning. For me, the ficiency - meaning larger classes and When Confucius was asked by Some time ago, after giving a public entails. For many, teaching is defined big difference is that, after the thun­ less contact time for individual stu­ one of his disciples: "What word lecture, one of those present asked me in a very limited way as lecturing. Lec­ derous applause, the comic leaves the dents - is going to make the universi­ might sum up all that is good in any how many hours a week I taught. My turing may mean delivering a stand-up stage, whereas the teacher remains "in ty a more monolithic and less friendly relationship?" reply was six hours a week. "Wow;' was performance in front of a large class of character" long after most students institution. Confucius was reported to have said, his reply. "That sure leaves a lot of time undergraduates. have left the lecture hall. Perhaps the new emphasis on "re­ "Reciprocity is the word that sums up forresearch;' he added. He was stunned The emphasis appears to be on A teacher meets with students who search universities" increases the the good in relationships; what you er when I replied, "On the contrary ... it "performance:' I remember giving a found the lecture difficult, clarifYing alienation students feel toward their desire for yourself you must desire for u really doesn't. My teaching load allows guest lecture in one of my greatly re­ concepts students found confusing university and their professors. others:' very little time for research:' spected colleague's class, after which and carrying on the dialogue with oth­ In the past, there was a continuing In teaching, this is never truer: rec­ He pressed on, so I told him what she said, "My, that was quite a compel­ er students who want to go over their conversation, an active dialogue be­ iprocity, caring and trust must flow I teaching actually involves. ling performance:· recent exam. tween students and teachers, and of­ both ways if learning is to occur and s For my part, teaching involves tuto­ I smarted just a little. Was she sug­ In other words, much time is devot~ fice doors were always open. feel personally relevant. And such rec­ rials, student consultations, supervi­ gesting that a teacher must first and ed to caring about, and caring for, one's Today, there is little left of the ro­ iprocity can be developed only when B sion of theses, constant development foremost be a good actor, project his/ students. bust and rich "corridor culture" and the authenticity the teacher develops and updating of teaching materials, her voice well, adorn themselves in For some of us, teaching is more along the corridors most office doors can be felt in class as well as beyond B processing student feedback, assess- trendy "threads", develop a stage pres- frustrating. Students often complain are closed. the classroom. Conservatives incompetant The recession was surely not his w fault, but an honest appraisal of the Insufficient awareness of Laurier sa expected deficit was in order. Instead, pi GREG SACKS I we received promises from Harper and environ·mental issues SACKSUAL HEALING Flaherty of surplus that we~ at odds with all but the wackiest of econom­ WLU has an array of environmental initiatives and organizations in which ic predictions. In hindsight, this rep­ Not much more than a year ago, I stat­ resents delay tactics of a species both students can participate; however, information is too scarce and inaccessible ed in a column that,"Althou<&h r m not low and childish. exactly a fan of Stephen Harper, nei­ On the parliamentary crisis, the To­ \ ther am I his biggest detractor:' I guess ries' laughable budget proposal quite Financial issues were also the rea­ which recently set up a campus com­ it takes that much longer to really get to literally left the opposition with no son that the sustainability office was munity garden. know someone. choice but to finally shove back or sign not implemented when it was brought The WLU Farm Market is supported EMILY SLOFSTRA Until early 2008, Mr. Harper had, in off on its own demise. How anyone I forward by Physical Plant and Plan­ by both WLUSU and LSPIRG and pro­ SEEDS OF CHANGE my mind, displayed an unexpected lev­ could have predicted another outcome ning in the summer of 2008. motes healthy, local, organic eating. el of restraint in his leadership and had is a mystery as impenetrable as any, The termination of the original sus­ New extracurricular activities and proven surprisingly adept at keeping but someone did, and their lunacy cost tainability office plan caused environ­ clubs relating to environmental aware­ the more radical elements of his party us more than a month of government. There are three things that I believe to mentalists at Laurier to take up the ness are increasing every year. at bay. No serious signs of the much­ Worse than these lapses in judg­ be true. cause and campaign for a referendum WLUSU has hired a sustainability feared "hidden agenda" had emerged ment, however, has been the con­ The first is that universities ought that would create a student-funded co-ordinator for the summer while the into government policy. sistent dishonesty displayed by Mr. to be at the forefront of technological office. sustainability officer contract is being · Unfortunately, neoconservative Harper and his caucus. Mr. Flaherty's advances and social movements. The worked out. These two official positions ideologues weren't really the threat conduct with regards to the deficit is second is that environmental degrada­ NEW EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIV- that many had thought they would be. one example, and there are countless tion is increasing and we really need to will help keep the school head­ It turns out that the hidden character of others. do something about it. The third is that ITIES AND CLUBS RELATING TO ed in the right direction. this party was instead right-wing Ma-· John Baird, who may be the most Laurier has the potential to combine Also, WLU's board of gov­ chiavellianism of a wildly incompetent tactless man on the planet, seems these two facts and become a leading ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS ernors recently approved a strain. so comfortable spinning half-truths institution for ecological knowledge new missic:Jn, vision and val­ This is a group of people who and regurgitating long-known myths and activism. ARE INCREASING EVERY YEAR. ues; tacked at the bottom of thought, and continue to think, that about everything from the environ­ At this point in time, the school ap­ the guiding principles is "sus- they can manipulate the public and ment to parliamentary protocol that pears to barely be aware of the perils of tainability and environmental bully the opposition with the precision that one wonders if he possesses any climate change and over-consumption responsibility". and stealth of a panther. Instead, their critical faculties at all. of resources. The campaign was run by the Cam­ While this shows that ecologi­ machinations have proven about as His ovenealous demeanor seems Buried within WLU's website is in­ pus Environmental Coalition (CEC), cal awareness is on the administra­ subtle as Garfield at East Side Mario's. purpose-built to avoid telling anyone formation about the new sustainabili­ an ad hoc group comprised of environ­ tion's radar, without action it is simply Over the past year, Mr. Harper has anything that he might consider re­ ty policy, research being done by facul­ mentally-mandated groups at Laurier. green-washing the school. continually shown a complete inability motely detrimental to Mr. Harper, no ty and students, as well as student-led Many students do not realize the With plans to tear down buildings to either understand or care about the matter how foolish it makes him look. initiatives that could lead to a better many different eco-friendly initiatives and erect new ones, and continual ren­ consequences which his government's Perhaps more tellingly, Lisa Raitt's future. that have grown out of Laurier's well­ ovations of existing buildings, student actions and words will effect. apalling comments about cancer and Compare this to the University of known volunteer spirit. pressure must continue to ensure that What other explanation could there her refusal to apologize for them seem Waterloo, where their information is Most assume that the EcoHawks are Laurier leans towards eco-friendly possibly be for Finance Minister Jim to provide an accurate read on the found on one webpage devoted to sus­ the only students who care about the endeavours such as LEED ratings and Flaherty's first admission that Canada moral compass of Mr. Harper's entire tainability, accessible within one click Earth, and action from this WLUSU­ general energy efficiency. is in a "mild recession" in February? government. on the main UW website. More clicks funded group has often been found At the same time, increasing aware­ Or last November's budget proposal, It sees everything in partisan take you to pages and pages of envi­ lacking, as they are best known for ness throughout the student popula­ unequivocally designed to bankrupt shades, with no regard for the human ronmental initiatives and programs handing out water bottles and coffee tion will also be necessary to ensure the other, already fragile parties, which impact of its decisions and apparently occurring at UW. mugs- a necessary task, but fewer dis­ that the importance of initiatives such brought our whole political system to a no conception of just how hypocritical Laurier might not have quite the posable cups are not going to change as composting and Lug-a-Mug are halt for six crucial weeks? it can be. I suppose we're fortunate that knowledge base that UW has, due to Laurier's habits. understood. Mr. Harper's obliviousness is the Conservatives have proven so im­ Waterloo's entire faculty of environ­ For those not willing to deal with Volunteering at Laurier is a fantas­ equaled only by the confidence with precise in their manipulations. None­ ment compared to WLU's environ­ the STARR interview process, other tic way to get involved while making a which he delivers such political theless, it is equal parts infuriating mental studies program, which is basi­ groups are available through WLUSU's difference; volunteering with an envi­ masterstrokes. Make no mistake, these and disheartening to see Mr. Harper cally a convoluted version of a geogra­ campus clubs, such as GeoHawks and ronmental group provides a way to not were both carefully calculated political drag our politics this far down into the phydegree. the Laurier Campus Greens. only make change within the Laurier tactics. These calculations were made murk. Of course, with budget cuts across Another CEC member, the Lauri­ community but on a world-wide scale. with the understanding of an orang­ I can only hope that this impression the board, the environmental sustain­ er Students' Public Interest Research The same message extends to the utan and the restraint of a bull. of him does not fade before the next abilityprogram had a slight scare about Group (LSPIRG), funds and supports office of the president: decreasing The fact is that this prime minister election. Someone of such low moral its existence, despite exponential in­ numerous groups and events, such as Laurier's ecological footprint will have is out of touch, perhaps willfully, and if character doesn't deserve our trust, our creases in inquiries for the program at Simple Living, the Global Citizenship a positive impact for the future of the so, to the detriment of us all. votes or our highest elected office. university fairs and Laurier Day. Conference and KW Urban Harvester, entire Earth, not just WLU. THE CORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24,2009 OPINION .25 Universities are too overrun With business pursuits Misplaced enthusiasm about incorporating commerical interests into the intellectual sphere takes precedence over students' academics

Laurier's concourse, the common place of gathering on campus, has be­ come a marketplace for selling prod­ DEVON BUTLER ucts to (often naive) students. HYDE PARK CORNER Corporations are slowly becoming nothing more than sponsors to a uni­ versity, as universities are allowing The constant rise of consumerism companies the right to endow profes­ seems to increase without much rec­ sorships, sponsor courses and clubs ognition. Our society has become so and advertise across campus, even in commercialized that it's often diffi­ the bathrooms. cult for most to differentiate between Making profit is essential, especial­ the degrees of consumerism or to ly given the current economic times; even take notice when it becomes too however, the attitude most universities excessive. take regarding their students leads me The cases of consumerism and com­ to worry about future motives. mercialism that we see in our day-to­ If the university system sees itself day lives are in the natural places we simply as a business, their priority will would expect: shopping malls, movie be profit and not to provide a world­ theatres, billboard or bus ads and, of class education. course, the endless hours of television This ideology creates an oppor­ NICK LACHANCE commercials. However, there are some tunity for lowering admission stan­ Found: private enterprise. Laurier works alongside Coca-Cola, hocking their products to unsuspecting places that are free from this consum­ dards, as increasing student popula­ students within the concourse hallway. erism, and an effort must be made to tion will enhance the possible market­ uphold this tradition. able demographic universities can of- fer advertisers. This means lower stan- IF THE UNIVERSITY dards to complete a degree MISCELLANEOUS UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SEES ITSELF SIMPLY AS A and an ever-expanding in­ PHARMAC-Y - stitution of capitalist poli­ SchooffiOX Free Drive-in Movie 10°/o BUSINESS, THEIR PRIORITY WILL cies and politics. On July 21st join us for a family friendly 240 J(ing St. N at Furthermore, from the drive-in movie at St. Jacobs Farmers Mar­ student BE PROFIT AND NOT TO PROVIDE A business standpoint, univer­ ket. The movie starts at dusk, all donations diSCOU!lt 011 _University Ave. sities' students may even­ go towards the Jezreel School Project. Si­ non­ WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION. 885-2530 tually take on the "custom­ lent Auction starts at 8 p.m.. Find out more perscnpt!On er's always right" mentality about Schoo !BOX at www.schoolbox.ca. & [email protected] whilst universities pander to non - sale laurier's o'rug Plan Accepted Places of higher education have al­ students only for continued finances. 1tems ways been regarded as an intellectual The corporatization of universities HOUSING LAURIER~ sanctuary, free from most marketing extends beyond a struggle against ad­ ploys present in society. Generally, vertising banners on the wall. universities have branded themselves, It directly questions the credibility 5 bedroom house available September 1. but instead of being branded by a logo, and future viability of our academic Walking distance from both Universities. they take pride in their athletics, ac­ institutions and the future of educa­ Recently renovated. Hardwood floors, cen­ 2 OVFR •)() YFAH<; OF COMfllliFH ade~ics and in the culture of their tion for generations to come. tral air and A/C. 2 kitchens, living rooms institution. Regardless of the source of funds, and bathrooms. Backyard, laundry and CORE l FCIINICAI FH[)H{Il'NCl'! What is so-troublesome today is not universities will always need stu­ parking included. Must see. Please call519- COmPU'TlNG <)2 HING ')T. '). that commercial practices are in place, dents; likewise, students will need a 575-1973· WWW .C"ORF2COMflUTING.COM but rather their unprecedented size university. ')UITE" 201 and scope. Universities should not see them­ PROVIDIN(; 1HF FOL10W!N(; ';FRVICP.;: WATt'RLOO, ON To give a small- scale example, selves as a mere business, nor as a CORRECTION <)ALF<; while I hurry from class to class, ea­ service; from both repercussions will 'Jl<)-<)')4-2()31) RrpAIR<; (INCI umNc; I Afnop<>) ger to soak up new information, the arise. On Monday June 29 it is listed in the WLU'er last thing I need is to be bombarded A balance of both is essential to dayplanner that there are no classes because Up(

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JUSTIN FAUTEUX opportunities as we could in our ath­ Club, which is a community of alumni, ter for us to consolidate some of our Laurier SPORTS EDITOR letic programs and in the end, the only who contribute between $100 and $750 sports by moving some to the Brant­ way to keep all of our teams intact was for membership. ford campus;' said Baxter. JUSTIN FAUTEUX The economic crisis has sunk its teeth to go to a pay to play model:' "Even with the pay-to-play system, "I think we should look at Brant­ SPORTS EDITOR into Wilfrid Laurier University's ath­ The pay-to-play fee will vary be­ we still have to run fundraising events," ford as a possible future destination letic deparbnent. In the university's tween teams. It will be determined by said Baxter. "But we're pretty resource­ for either some of our current sports or Wilfrid Laurier's Alyssa Lagonia has budget presented last Thursday, the things like the the team's operating ex­ ful in terms of each of our sports hav­ some emerging sports:' achieved one of the highest honours deparbnent revealed a cut of approxi­ penses, the amount the team gener­ ing to have some kind of fundraising Another option currently being con­ in all of sports: playing for her country mately $38o,ooo, roughly 16 per cent of ates through revenues and the number targets. A number of our teams do a sidered is working with local sports on the international level. The third­ JUSTI~ the previous years' budget. These bud­ of players it carries. terrific job in fundraising; our football clubs. year business student earned a spot on SPORT: get cuts have brought on a reduction "We understand it's going to be hard team for instance generates $125,000 Laurier is presently exploring part­ Canada's senior women's soccer team, in university funding to all of Laurier's for these student athletes to go from a [one third] of their budget through nerships with Waterloo's Mat Men making her the only Canadian Inter­ varsity sports teams and recreational funded program to pay-to-play;• said fundraising:' Wrestling Club, as well as with the lo­ university Sport (CIS) player on the programs. Baxter. "But at the end of the day they On top of the interuniversity pro­ cal track and field association. roster. She has now appeared in four Despite the cuts, Laurier has man­ have to be committed and this will grams, Laurier's renowned recreation In the end, no real solution will be international matches. aged to avoid eliminating any of its show their commitment to it:' programs have suffered a cut in fund­ possible until the economic crisis is "It was truly an honour when I got varsity teams, something that oth­ While every varsity team will have ing. While no programs will be cut, resolved. Baxter remains confident on to step out on the field wearing our er Ontario universities - such as the reduced funding, eight teams have had costs to participate in everything from the matter, maintaining that Laurier country's colours," said Lagonia. "It University of Windsor, which cut six their funding completly cut. intramural ball hockey to spinning Athletics will be able to return to its was just an amazing and exhilarating sports -have been unable to do. Baseball, figure skating, golf. rugby, classes will increase. former strength. experience." The only way to maintain all of Lau­ cross country and cheerleading will As far as a solution is concerned, "I am optimistic that the markets Lagonia, a 2007 first-team provin­ rier's teams was to move to a pay-to­ now have to fund their programs with there are a few options currently be­ will come back and put the university cial all-star, began her national team play system, which charges student­ no financial assistace. ing explored. One involves exporting in a good spot;' he said. career playing for the Under-20 team athletes a fee to play for the Golden Baxter notes that one of the biggest some of Laurier's sports to the Brant­ "In 2009, we might have to take a in last year's Four Nations tournament Hawks. things teams can do to improve their ford campus, freeing up facilities to step back, but I can say that in the next in Chile. The Kitchener native would "We had to look at [cutting teams] situation is fundraising. allow more people to take part in rec­ five years, we'll be able to shore up and go on to play in the FIFA U-20 World as an option," said Peter Baxter, direc­ A number of teams are initiatr reation programs, which will generate maintain the strength of our current Cup, also in Chile, getting into match­ tor of athletics and recreation at WLU. ing fundraising endeavours to reduce more revenue for the university. programs. es against Congo and Germany. "In talking with our coaches, our ad­ the fee their athletes will have to pay. "With the breadth of interuniversi­ "You have to make the best of a bad In order to train with the team for visory committee, as well as the senior Men's baseball, for instance, is hosting ty and recreational programs that we situation, so you can grow when times the U-20 World Cup, Lagonia had to administration, it was clear that we a golf tournament, while the football have and the pressure on facilities for get better:· withdraw from Laurier in the fall of HoCJ wanted to continue to offer as many team has opened the Laurier Football practices and games, it might be bet- 2008, missing the Golden Hawks' soc­ cer season, a season that saw them The won win the Ontario University Athletics joyed in1 (OUA) gold medal. years. LE "[Leaving WLU] was definitely a borne, ' Inside the varsity recruitment process hard decision to make. But I knew that tive Ont playing for Canada in the world cup (OUA) c was a once in a lifetime opportunity, the Haw and I just couldn't tum it down." OUA ch That decision payed off for Lago­ gone tot nia, as she played well enough with the National U-20 team to earn a try-out for these­ of the pa nior team. The midfielder made the cut 2005. Th and debuted on March 5. 2009 in a 1-1 lost one draw against New Zealand in the 2009 year and, Cyprus Cup. Lagonia would make her is still sto first career start with the senior team such as later in the tournament in a 2-1 victory Knox, th , over the Netherlands. Andrea 1 "The first time I actually started with rookie te the team was just so surreal," said Lag­ berry, jus onia. "I got to line up with the starting line-up, walk on to the field for the na­ 2008-09 tional anthem, it was incredible. teampu With this extraordinary internation­ 1 season, al experience in hand, Lagonia returns far-west to Laurier this fall to resume her stud­ ingto th1 ies, as well as play with the defending conferen OUA champion Golden Hawks. they hav "I cannot wait to play with Lauri­ since 19l er again, I really missed it while I was tently a~ gone;' said Lagonia. "I missed the OUA,m team, I missed being with the girls, I tionals iJ missed everything about it. I'm so ex­ ists. Thh cited to come back and start going for three of that national championship:' year ago from pl Jean-Mi SPOIITSIN leading I from Ro BRIEF Bradley,

Former Hawks sign with Winnipeg Laurier alumni Adam Bestard and Peter Quinney, have signed profes­ sional contracts with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. JUSTIN FAUTEUX cision for the players, who can be as grade 10. One guy we're bringing in to have to be more organized and use They were drafted by the Blue SPORTS EDITOR young as 17. this year actually played in our spring my time effectively;• said Campbell. Bombers 27th and 35th overall, re­ "It was a very tough decision," said camp when he was in grade eight and Balancing schoolwork with a de­ spectively, in last month's CFL draft. Each year, along with its new class of Kitchener native, Candace Styles, who I've kept an eye on him since then:' manding athletic schedule is just one The Blue Bombers have also signed Swi first-year students, Wilfrid Laurier re­ will play for Laurier's women's hock­ With so much riding on these young of the challenges these young men and former Hawk Ian Logan to a contract ceives a new class of student athletes. ey team this season. "I first talked to players becoming an athletic success women face as they enter university. extension. Logan, earned the start­ After pi These new recruits are brought in from coach Rick [Osborne] when I was in when they get to university, it's easy They also experience the same huge ing safety position seven games into ing the alloverthecountrytoplayfortheGold­ grade 11 and I went on to talk to almost to forget they're also under pressure to adjustments that other first-years do last season and finished with 57 to­ closed en Hawks, and bringing them here is all the schools in the OUA. I really liked achieve academic success. as they transition into university life. tal tackles and two sacks. swim tl no small task. It involves a staggering all of them, but I thought Laurier would "We've got a lot of very good stu­ "Being away from home will be - Compiled by Justin Fauteux duce m amount of time, work and people. be a perfect fit for me:· dents on our team;' said Crabbe. "A lot tough;' said Alex Anthony, who is ones tl "It's really a non-stop process;' said Scouting an incoming player is of our guys have tremendous averages coming to Laurier's football team all Balsillie rejected again fourth-: Patrick Crabbe, head of recruitment for such an intensive process because of­ in programs like kinesiology or busi­ the way from Victoria, B.C. "But I have RIM co-ceo, Jim Balsillie has been a two t Laurier's football team. ten highly touted prospects can falter ness and we love to see that, because 70 new friends right away from foot­ denied ownership of an NHL fran­ solutelj "We have a number of people who when they get to the next level. There­ our number one priority is to make ball and I think meeting new people chise for the third time. Last monday, 16 first help us within our coaching staff. We fore, in order to ensure that a talented sure that every guy that plays for us will really help me grow as a person." the U.S. bankruptcy court rejected four go go out and watch the Ontario Varsity high school player will be a success at leaves here with a degree:' Osborne shares a similar senti­ his US $212. 5 million bid to purchase champi Football League, the Ontario Football the university level coaches and scouts Campbell, meanwhile, puts it quite ment. "Our veterans take [the new re­ the financially devastated Phoneix Conference and high school games. need to watch players closely, some- , simply, "They're paying $15,000 to cruits] under their wing right away," he Coyotes. The team will stay in their We're looking for guys who stand out. times for lengthy periods of time. come to school, not to play basketball." said. "Within a few weeks, they have current home, Glendale, Arizona. You tend to focus on the guys that you "Once we pinpoint the players that The student athletes also under­ 20 new best friends and are blending - Tieja MacLaughlin, view the complete think are graduating the next spring, we're interested in, we try to watch stand the importance of the academic in perfectly:' story at cordweekly.com/sports but I've got guys in my recruiting book them between eight and 12 times;• said • aspect of their university experience. While university will bring many now for 2011." women's hockey head coach Rick Os­ Osman Omar, a native of London, challenges to first-year student ath­ Former hawks truly "golden" A prospective recruit's final year borne. "We get a chance to see them Ontario, who will join the men's bas­ letes, it also brings a great deal of Four alumni ofLaurier's cheerleading - -or years- in high school is a whirl­ play in just about every situation, be­ ketball team in September, said that excitement. program won the gold medal at late­ wind of phone calls, e-mails and busi­ cause we need to make sure we take the the first thing that attracted him to "I can't wait for that feeling of going April's World Cheerleading Champi­ ness cards, as recruiters canvass high right player for our program:' Laurier was "the academic side:' to university;• said Styles. "Going away, onship with Team Canada. school and junior leagues, trying to Men's basketball head coach Pe­ "The kin[esiolbgy] program has a being independent, meeting new peo­ - Justin Fauteux, view the complete story entice young athletes to play for their ter Campbell added, "Some players great reputation. But I know it's going ple, it'll be incredible:' visit cordweekly.com/sports school. It culminates in a difficult de- I've been watching since they were in to be a lot of work; I'm definitely going . THE (ORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24,2009 ORTS .27

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~as a s urs A guide to varsity sports at Laurier JUSTIN FAUTEUX SPORTS EDITOR

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Hockey Football Volleyball The women's hockey team has en­ Always among the contenders in The women's volleyball team has joyed incredible success in recent the QUA, the Golden Hawks' men's had a tough few years since com­ years. Led by head coach Rick Os­ football team posted a 6-2 record ing away with an QUA silver med­ borne, winner of five consecu­ in 2008 and made it to the provin­ al in 2005 and a bron2e in the fol­ tive Ontario University Athletics cial semi-finals, where they were lowing season. They haven't won a (OUA) coach of the year awards, eliminated by Western. Behind the post-season game in three years; the Hawks have won six straight leadership of Laurier icon, head last year, missing the playoffs alto­ OUA championships. They have coach and manager of football op­ gether for the first time since 2000. gone to the gold medal game of the erations Gary Jeffries and his staff, With a large portion of the team National Championship four out the Hawks should be a force in the entering their fourth or fifth year of the past five years, winning it in OUA this season. Young sensations in 2009, the veteran team looks 2005. This powerhouse team only such as quarterback Luke Thomp­ poised to bounce back from a me­ lost one regular season game last son and wide receiver Shamawd diocre 8-112008-09 season. year and, despite a large turnover, it Chambers made significant con­ is still stocked with talented players tributions last year and now return Led by QUA rookie of the year such as two time all-star goalie Liz with that experience. The leader­ Samuel Schachter and QUA first­ Knox, three time all-star forward ship and skill of returning veterans team all-star Cameron Wheelan, Andrea Ironside and 2008 all­ such as 2008 OUA all-star line­ the men's volleyball Hawks were rookie team member Abby Rains­ backer Giancarlo Rapanaro and a surprise last season. They fin­ berry, just to name a few. two time OUA all-star cornerback ished 11-9 and made the playoffs Baseball Taurean Allen will compliment the Soccer for the first time since 2000. Al­ 2008-09 saw the men's hockey young talent, as the Hawks look to though they were eliminated in the team put forth an impressive 22-5- The men's baseball team had a re-capture the glory of their 2005 The lady Hawks shocked just about opening round of the post-season n­ 1 season, finishing first in the QUA shaky season last year, finishing Vanier Cup victory. everyone last season when the by the Guelph Gryphons, 2008-09 ns far-west division, eventually los­ with a 7-11 record, missing the play­ young team upset the Ottawa Gee marked a big step forward for the d- 2004. 1. ing to the Western Mustangs in the offs for the first time since Gees in penalty kicks to win QUA team, which consisted of most­ ng conference semi-final. Although Despite the disappointing season, gold. They went on to nationals, the ly young players. With almost no they haven't won a provincial title a number of Hawks achieved in­ first time Laurier had been to the turnover from last year's roster ri- since 1990, the Hawks are consis­ dividual success in 2008. Pitcher tournament since 1999, and won and a solid year of experience, the 1 as tently among the top teams in the Dave Canavan pitched the first no­ the consolation final, again defeat­ 2009-10 Hawks have a good chance e QUA, most recently going to Na­ hitter in school history, while third ing the Gee Gees. With the major­ to tum some heads this season. f· I tionals in 2007 as provincial final­ baseman Ryan Panas won QUA ity of the team coming back, as well rx- ists. This season, the team is losing rookie of the year and was named as the return of Canadian National ror three of its top five scorers from a an QUA first team all-star along Team member Alyssa Lagonia who year ago and will need big seasons with teammates Scott Mahn and missed last season, Laurier should Curling from players like Craig Voakes, Chris Pittaway. be one of the QUA's teams to beat. Jean-Michel Rizk -last year's QUA While they may not be the most leading scorer - and a new transfer Almost mirroring their female popular sports team around cam­ from Royal Military College, Paul counterparts, the men's soc­ pus, the Laurier women's curling Bradley, to remain competitive. cer team surprised most, by win­ team is definitely one of the uni­ ning the school's fourth provincial versity's most successful, especial­ championship. 2008 QUA coach of ly in recent years. Last season saw the year Mario Halapir has a large the team not only win their second amount of returning players and straight National Championship, Basketball the Hawks look primed to make a but also represent Canada at the run at defending their QUA title. 2009 Universiade (an equivalent of After struggling for a few years, the Olympics for student athletes), the women's basketball team took winning the silver medal. The a step forward last year, making Hawks will be looking to continue it to the QUA west semi-final in their streak of national champion­ Swimming Other Laurier head coach Paul Falco's first sea­ ships this season, although it may .ct son behind the bench. Rookie Am­ be a tall order with the graduation After playing a massive role in sav­ varsity teams ber Hillis emerged as an elite point of skip Hollie Nicol. 0 ing the Laurier pool from being guard, while veteran Renata Ad­ closed down, the Golden Hawks Rugby amczyk had a stellar season and The men's curling team has also en­ swim team will be looking to pro­ was named QUA defensive player joyed success in the past few sea­ duce more performances like the Cross Country of the year and second team all­ sons. They won the QUA cham pi­ ones they've been getting from Golf star. With both players returning onship in 2005-06 and took home fourth-year Whitney Rich. Rich, Cheerleading and a talented, quickly developing both the provincial and national ti­ a two time QUA all-star, was ab­ roster, these Hawks are definitely a tle in 2007-08. After a young team solutely dominant last year, with FigUre Skating team on the rise in 2009-10. won the provincial silver medal last 16 first place finishes, including year, they should be back compet­ four gold medals at the provincial The 2008-09 season was some­ ing for the top spot in the coming championship. thing of a disappointment for the season. men's basketball team. They fin­ ished 9-13, squeaking into the Lacrosse playoffs only to get eliminated in the first post-season game for the The Golden Hawks' women's la­ third year in a row. However, there crosse team is the most under-rat­ were some positives to the year, in­ ed varsity team at Laurier. They've eluding the terrific season of rook­ won six consecutive QUA cham­ ie point guard Travis Berry and the pionships, and haven't lost a game continued dominance of former since October of 2006. Last sea­ rookie of the year Kale Harrison. son, the Hawks went 12-0 for their Both return this season and look second straight perfect season and to take the team deeper into the with an experienced roster, they are playoffs. in position to dominate once again under head coach Lynn Orth. 28· WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 • THE (ORD WEEKLY

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