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entire term exclusive: MIKE BROWN

NEWS EDITOR Adrienne The WLUSU Board of Directors

has fallen to its most dimin-

ished in five Clarkson capacity years, as Chair of the Board Matt Park

announced the resignation of speaks director Agatha Przybylska at last Thursday's hi weekly board

meeting.

continued Former Governor Przybylska's failure to attend board meet-

ings precipitated her ultimate General to visit UW resignation.

"It's issue an for us at any LENNA TITIZIAN point in timewhen a director is KEYSTONE EIC unable to make a meeting," says

Park. "It doesn't really matter For of when hear many us, we for how it us many meetings is; the name Adrienne Clarkson, we could be it one, it couldbe all." think of the former immediately "Her work schedule has pre-

Governor General who in was vented her from being able office from 1999 to 2005. While to attend the majority of the

valid, there is so much more to meetings - I believe all meet-

this woman, evidenced through ings," he added. According to her memoirs, Heart Matters. To- WLUSU's governance manual, Clarkson will morrow, appear "Should the director be ab-

at the of Waterloo University to 60 sent from percent or more promote this book, a gathering of scheduled meetings in any that will include a talk, excerpt given two-month period, the

and reading, question answer director shall be subject to a and book period a signing. tier-three censure." A tier-three

After suffering heart failure censure requires the chair ofthe in 2005, Clarkson decided to board to request that director's document her personal history resignation. Sandra Howard

- to tell the of her POPPIES SCATTERED - story parents, The Waterloo community gathered to unveil the Veterans' Green memorial Sunday. However, according to Park, of and to Canada as a coming the reason for absence and

Chinese after WWII; immigrant whether or not a director pro- of her career in as broadcasting vides their regrets plays into the her love of a part of the CBC; of decision. If they've provided ap-

French culture, and Paris; and Memorial unveiled propriate regrets for a meeting, yes, of her time in office as Gov- it's exempt from that figure. ernor General. "Sixty percent is an absentee New statue local student her life, Clarkson to commemorate increase awareness as Throughout veterans, figure, in, you've not con- has been always quick to pick up tacted the chair, you've not on unusual that VERONICA HUGHES opportunities sents wars that Canadians fought committeethat eventually decided contacted the vice-chair, you've

STUDENT LIFE EDITOR presented themselves to her. back to the War of 1812. to dedicate the of park to veterans informed no one that you won't

"I I started few think madean de- The a the area. "It increases be original project years respect and present at the meeting, you cision that I wasn't live A cold in November is with WLUSU make mutual going to morning ago a push-by to understanding," explained just simply aren't there," he ex- a and that a time for the unclaimed land Bob Piscitelli. regular life, was very, usually not celebration, a park. Dr. plains, describing Przybylska's

within of very deep me," Clarkson but hundreds residents, veter- Rosehart, president of WLU, who Wilfrid Laurier students that regrets as "sporadic."

and did that said the idea explains. "I knew that somehow ans students just last was also present, to braved the cold thought it was im- "It might have been another

I have it the show was going to find something Sunday to commemorate Veterans' dedicated to Canadian portant to Laurier students communication breakdown in that Cana- Forces and its of the the was different to do, but I Green, a park dedicated to veterans came later. are a part neighbourhood sense of she assumed be-

know what dian and A idea is she certainly didn't it veterans soldiers. park "[The] was to put monu- too. "This [Veterans' Green] part cause provided regrets on

with "invasion" ofthe students and of the Laurier doesn't level that it was. When I was going to uni- that began an ments up, draw help community. one was universally

finishedwith them understand the area's heri- end the versity, if somebody had said to Canadian veterans an at boundaries," explained applicable, that it would con-

be of WLU- Ross business tinue - I don't me, 'you will on television,' I outpour community support. tage," says Anthony Piscitelli, Fraser, fourth-year to apply assume

The event centred on the unveil- SU VP: University Affairs in 2004-

3 which 05. Piscitelli was a member of the - SEE PAGE 14 - SEE PAGE 3 -SEE CLARKSON, PAGE ing of a new sculpture repre- VETERANS, DIRECTOR, ■ THE CORD WEEKI) Municipal Election 2 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8,2006

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Sarah Lifford Liz Funduk QUESTION AND ANSWER - From left to right: mayoral candidate Brian Turnbull, Mayor Herb Epp, mayoral candidate Brenda Halloran. Each

Heather Olaveson candidate was asked the same four listed below in bold. Their numbered answers correspond to the numbered questions. Marissa Neufeld questions

Mallory O'Brien

Meredith Barrett

Waterloo has been named a "smart Herb Brenda Halloran TanithPerry-Miljs 1) city." Epp

Photo Manager Sydney Helland for What is attracting people to work and study 1) When have jobs, they in the 1) People are looking a quality of life and Online Production Manager Kaihy Matte people stay

IT Manager Graham Wyalt When know have for where live before for here andhow is the city planning on keeping area. people you a vision to they are looking jobs. Distribution Manager Needed

David Goldberg what have to them here? the area, they want to stay. We provide good So we, as Waterloo, provide is Laura Purchase services. environment. for a healthy That, youngerpeo-

2) There is a large student population in Wa- I'm supportive, for instance, of the Sym- ple, is avery important issue to them. We also WIIJSP ADMINISTRATION I'm terloo, most ofwhom are not tax payers. How phony Orchestra. supportive of having need to have a vibrant arts and culture base.

President Fraser McCracken does the deal with that facilities in I'm We have to offer sat- VP: Advertising ■ Angela Foster city concerns come great recreational the city. a lot but we can never be

VP: Brailtford Paige Desmond from these of citizens? supportive of having other arts and culture isfied. We always have to be looking for Chair of the Board Keren Gottfried types ways

Vice Chair ArthurWoilg amenities and educational institutions. It's to improve. Board Of Directors RafiqAndani

Penny Shearer 3) Throughout your career, what has your ex- not a single thing that attracts people.

beenin with students? How students perience dealing 2) Well, the basically are tax pay-

ADVERTISING do you plan to keep student concerns on the 2) We have about 35,000 full-time students ers because you buy things and you keep our

radar? here. have afloat. We a Town and Gown Committee businesses So, we needyour dollars. All advertising inquiries should be directed to and basis and let VP: Advertising Angela Foster at they meet on a regular me There are a lot of areas where students are

884-0710, ext. 3560 [email protected] 4) Why should students vote in this election? give an example: we had a real noise problem living that aren't in good condition. We're

the stadium. that be at So, I was aware Laurier going to doing a lot more investigating of

COLOPHON Brian Turnbull and the residents each homes aren't were not talking to that proper.

the are these other for whatever reason. convened a think we can do think can build The is 1) Well, jobs attracting high-skilled So, I I better. I we Cord Weekly theofficial student newspaper of

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VOCAL CORD

Did decide you to Former GG at UW gotoWLU based on

Maclean's ratings? - FROM CLARKSON, COVER ver, BC, and Red Deer, Alberta,

in January 2007. The aim is to let

would not have believed that, new immigrants know that they

because television was just two have the opportunity to be civi-

channels: CBC English and CBC cally involved.

French and I had "Our then, no idea immigrants used to come

that I would be from similar doing anything system structures to

like that." ours," says Clarkson. "And what

Clarkson her time the we're that spent at finding now is our

CBC with shows such as Take citizens don't come from that

Estate and Adri- Thirty, The Fifth kind of structure. We need to en- can't choose future based "No, I just my Clarkson where she enne Presents, courage them to get more civic on a magazine." had the opportunity to explore instruction."

and experience a wide variety of Classifying the Canadian iden- - Mostafa Tonbol

Canadian culture - an experience tity, Clarkson has an understand- First-Year General Arts

that would continue for Clarkson ing of the country that is unique

as president and publisher at Mc- and far-reaching.

Clellend and and later "If Stewart, as people say we can only [de-

Governor General. fine ourselves] as not American,

from Coming an immigrant I think that's silly; I don't think

Clarkson background herself, was that's true. I can tell a Canadian

quick to recognize the struggles the moment I sit down with them.

that new Canadians were the the facing Just way we are, way we

in the This hold the upon arriving county. ourselves, way we talk

has her on the to- about share guided path things ... we some-

wards her most recent endeavour, thing in climate, in nature, in an

the creation Institute towards of the for attitude our neighbours "Hell no. I'm in Waterloo!"

Canadian - but Citizenship. it's not a political statement,

"I really felt as I was Gover- the identity is there." -Angela Olano nor General, there was one thing Clarkson will be at the Hu- Fourth-Year Communication Contributed Photo that I felt about manities Theatre in Hall very strongly ... Hagey at Studies

we needed in some to 7:00 tomorrow at the Univer- way help pm HER FORMER EXCELLENCY - Former journalist, publisher and repre-

citizens closer the of Waterloo. new become to sity Tickets are avail- sentative of the queen, Adrienne Clarkson's drive for unusual opportu-

nities has led her down career mainstreamof Canadian life," able for $10 to community mem- several interesting paths.

The first pilot projects ofthe in- bers; for information, please call

stitute will take place in Vancou- 519-888-4908. Boon forresearch BOD capacity $20K scholarship extended to Laurier, aims to reduced further include the disabled in rehabilitation research "No, I came because it's got lots of school spirit." BRIAN WEADICK wheelchair parking, notetakers,

- FROM COVER here CORD NEWS DIRECTOR, "What I see is the board as well as providing a supervisor - Meagan Tuck that." expressing its confidence in its from Toronto Rehab who assists Fourth-Year Spanish Park classified continued do the decision ability to its job," Graduate students at WLU are the recipient in their studies.

the as result of that oc- Park. for The dialogue says now eligible a new scholarship scholarship aims to help

curred between that he felt which include level primarily Przy- Though stressing aims to persons recipients more fully "gain a

and vice-chair Lauren with rehabilitation- bylska the board's confidence was the disabilities in playing field" and "involve users

McNiven. related research. primary impetus for its decision, and consumers in rehabilitation

and were com- Park cited a few other consid- The Rehabilitation "The best "[Lauren I] just Toronto research," says Fernie.

with lot a on erations, such as the of Institute involve municating Agatha expense (Toronto Rehab) an- way to consumers in the

where she felt her issues were," running an SGM, the learning nounced that student eligibil- research process is to help them

he notes. "She herself came to the curve involved for a new direc- ity for a $20,000 scholarship has become competitive researchers."

realization that she wants to and the of include Dr. put tor feasibility running been expanded to stu- Stephen Perry is an associ-

lot of into the she a time board, an election, particularly in light dents at McMaster University, ate kinesiology professor at WLU

wants to contribute to WLUSU, of President Allan Cayenne's an- Ryerson University, the University and he is happy to have the schol-

"No, not at all. was for I going but at the same time, her needs as nouncement that the of position of Waterloo, York University, and arship open to Laurier students. education not experience." a student - she has to attend her ChiefReturning Officer (CRO) has WilfridLaurier University. Dr. Perry explains that the quality

she has her been job, to attend to aca- vacant as oflast Thursday. The scholarship, now in its sec- of rehbilitation research improves

- Graham MacKenzie demic life and it was conflict- For ond of- just now, Cayenne is operating year, was previously only when the people that it's targeted Fourth-Year Music the interim CRO and towards ing too much." as meeting fered to students at the University are involved.

of with the elections af- of "We "It just sort finally came to executive, Toronto. want to try and get these

the realization with which the will be Established that, Agatha, ter position re- in 2005 in conjunc- individuals involved in the re-

it was an undue amount of for tion with financial from search because live just opened hiring. support ... they with

the entire As for the that the TD Bank Financial know stress put on organi- board, given Przy- Group, the experience so they the

and she of did subcom- zation so sort came bylska not sit on any the Toronto Rehab scholarship is ins and outs of the disability."

she the direct to the realization that would mittees, impact on its awarded to students with disabili- The Toronto Rehab institute

is but Park who resign." functioning minimal, ties are enrolled in full time believes providing monetary as-

with the outlined few studies Coupled May resigna- a repercussions. in a rehabilitation-related sistance through a scholarship, as

this reduces bit difficult for di- field. include well tion of Josh Periard, "It's a more This can anything as additionalsupport to over-

Board from full of rectors because our as awhole from music to barriers about the its capacity job therapy enineer- come any brought

16 voting members to 14. is to collect info from the students ing to biology so long as it relates by the student's disability, will

"No, not at all, I chose it based on discussed and that task is shared rehabilitation research in As a result, theboard now being to some encourage consumers to become

business, Maclean's doesn't rank the ramifications fewer form. rehabilitationresearchers. my at some length amongst people," explains

program." Park. to Dr. Geoff that "if of Przybylska's resignation upon According Fernie, Fernie is optimistic we

dimin- four directors Vice at able to that its ability to function at a In 2001-02, re- President, Research, To- are demonstrate it

- Steve Divitkos de- from the the institute will has real ished capacity, in an effort to signed board, marking ronto Rehab, a impact... ultimately we

Third-Year Business the last SGM. "work with the and would like it into cide whether or not it needed to mandatory recipients ar- to grow a pro-

could not be for them have to that across the call a Special General Meeting Przybylska range to support gram goes right

Compiled David In reached for comment. their In the by Goldberg, photos by (SGM) to elect a replacement. get special training." country." Laura Purchase this has included the end, they decided against it. past providing 4 ■ WEDNESDAYNOVEMBER8,2006 ■ THE CORD Wl I KI V News

NEWS IN BRIEF WLU gets food bank Campus clubs OK

WLUSU's Clubs LAURA CARLSON be similar bank in universities for less Campus depart- to an "emergency food programs are running than three weeks,

STAFF WRITER bank" is in ment is once again under the and place for thosewho essential. Despite the fact that stu- Jenna Wilson, the Student Food

leader. Bank Coordinator feels supervision of a direct are having difficulties making ends dents hardly seem in dire need that they

Nicole As students contend with the ris- members Drisdelle officially began meet. compared to some other are "in really good shape." Although

her term as campus clubs coor- ing costs of tuition and living, the And the food bank at Laurier of the community, Campbell feels she and Gill have beenworking out

dinatoron October 26. price of food is becoming increas- promises to provide support to all that students should also be given the glitches in the system for the

The Boardof Directors who the Wilson that WLUSU ingly significant on many university request it. By logging onto a chance to receive support. past week, explains the

has made amend- At Wilfrid a stu- WLUSU students "The tremendous fromthe com- governance campuses. Laurier, website, inquiring campus is so unique. It is support

ments in the interest of better dent food bank has been set up to can access a simple seven question important that students are com- munity is making her job easy.

dealing with similar situations in help those in financial need meet applicationregardingtheirfinancial fortable and can access our service "I haven'thad to really do much;

the future. their nutritional requirements. As and dietary needs. After complet- in their own environment." Camp- people have been approaching me

will "We recognized throughout of late October, the service now al- ing the form, students receive bell notes that students face several big time. People just seem to really

when Mr. Pro- lows WLU students receive three the location of barriers that others in the with this service." the process that, to an e-mail, providing commu- want to help

was terminated we need worth of meals fill- the locker where their food don't have. hav- Those involvedwith the vost ... days' by simply hamper nity necessarily By program

to figure out where things broke ing out an online application. will be placed. Students have three ing a food bank close by, they can don't seem to expect fraudulent

either. "If are interested down and what was wrong," ex- Nicole Gill, VP of Student Ser- days to collect their donations and reach many students who would use people

them. plains Chair of the Board Matt vices for the WLU Students' Union, have the option ofusing the service normally go hungry. in using it, you want to help

The Food Bank of Waterloo if students are for food Park. who is spear-heading the project, threetimes per semester. Re- [And] asking

didn't allow for feels the food bank With has extended need Wil- Current policy is providing an over 50 campuses across gion a partnership to they obviously it,"says

This the immediate dismissal of a vol- essential service to students in the the country boasting similar proj- Laurier's project. means that, son.

The unteer. Accordingly, the board community. Despite the stigma ects, the concept of a student food for a minimal fee, the school can Laurier library is currently

Food for has passed a motion to permit that all students are spending their bank is not new. In 1982, the first access any of the foodbank's stock. running a Fines program

in in Edmonton feels that Laurier has where students can in non- immediate dismissal extreme grocery money on liquor or that food bank opened Campbell set bring

could their for and 1996 the number and items in for cases, including, among other they turn to parents saw highest up a "great system," they en- perishable exchange

that of student foodbank thatthe school has several a few dollars knocked off things, gross misconduct, gross assistance, Gill explains many openings. sure met having

Gill that their fines. negligence, sexual harassment, are legitimately struggling to get explains since Laurier requirements before being granted library All food will be

the student food and misappropriation of funds. by. lacked the service, she was com- partnership status. donated to new

"Economics and student needs pelled to get involved."We [Laurier] "We need to know that an eco- bank.

have become such ourselves the Students access the an important always pride on being nomically disadvantaged group can applica-

WLU Remembers form part of our lives these last couple best of the best. We do everything, needs additionalsupport, and that tion at www.wlusu.com/food-

"Students didn't fill the and there will be donation years," she says. just and we have this one thing." it is going to a gap in com- bank,

will need much boxes WLUSU Wilfrid Laurier University so more support when Wendy Campbell, the associate munity. [Laurier] is serving the stu- set up outside offices

for those who donate. observe Remembrance Day this it comes to financial need." Gill director at the Food Bank of Wa- dentpopulation," says Campbell. want to

Friday in the Concourse. Events claims that the project is meant to terloo Region, also feels that food Although the project has been

will begin at 10:00 am. WLUSU

President Allan Cayenne said,

"[lt] should be a good event and it should mean something to a No chance lot ofpeople." to

Friday's ceremony, which is

organized by the WLUSU His-

tory Appreciation Committee,

will host a reception afterwards procrastinate

at Wilf's Den where students can

talk to veterans and the other Biz athlete for speakers. student, gets $5000 outstanding

"We didn't change a lot about

the academic and extra-curricular achievement ceremony this year com-

pared to last year," said Cayenne.

"It's formula." ASHLEY JANG a good it easier to balance my time whenI

STAFF WRITER keep myself busy because it doesn't

give me a chance to procrastinate."

The meat is students have using Many a difficult time The scholarship was provided by

local getting through the school year try- the Zonta Club, an interna-

Maple Leaf Foods is recalling ing to balance classes with various tional organization working to im-

its activities. As it is the some of products this week- other hard as to prove status ofwomen through

after a number ofsyringe casings maintain this balance, one Laurier service and advocacy.

in student it be done. "Our has about were found sliced meat pack- proves that can local club 50

ages. The CanadianFood Inspec- Julie Mitchell was recently membersand there are about 1200

tionAgency is warning consum- awarded the Jane M. Klausman Zonta clubs in the world, in 68

ers to not purchase them. Do not Women in Business Scholarship at countries with about 33,000 mem-

of the the international level for her chair of consume any following out- bers," says Jane Newman,

Maple LeafFoods products: standing academic achievement the Awards Committeefor the Zon-

Kent and volunteer Club. Smoked Hams approx. impressive experi- ta

2.2 lbs - Best Before Date JA 01, ence. The scholarship awarded to Mitchell applied for the award Sydney Helland 125 is worth US after e-mail gram Schneider's Lifestyle Mitchell $5000. receiving an from the TOP-NOTCH STUDENT - Julie Mitchell was surprised by her recognition. Fat Free Cooked Ham Sliced Mitchell is heavily involved in business school and realizing that

- Best Before Date DE 29, 125 extracurricular activities at Lau- she met all of the criteria, which

Schneider's "I'll and in gram Lifestyle Fat rier, including Foot Patrol, Laurier included enrollment in a business After winning this award at the club graduate this year

Cooked Sliced - Students for the forwarded the I'm Price Free Ham Best Literacy (LSFL), program, academic achievement, level, Mitchellwas to January doing a co-op at

Before JA Sch- business international Waterhouse which is an Date 04, 125 gram mentorship program, volunteer experience, previous district and awards, Coopers,

neider's Lifestyle Fat Free Turkey and three years on the nationally- awards, references and a 500-word taking both. Only six candidates accounting firm, so I'm hoping to

& - the and work there I and HamSliced Best Before Date ranked varsity women's hockey essay that encompassed stu- were selected internationally once graduate

DE 125 and Mitchell with CA 30, gram Schneider's team, although she isn't playing dent's academic professional was picked along get my (Chartered Accounting)

Smoked this education." Lifestyle Fat Free Ham year. goals. candidates from the US, Nepal, Po-

for - Before "It's stood "This first The of the district Best Date DE 29. For a huge timecommitmentso "Julie out mostly because land, and Australia. is the governor

more information I decided this of we've had from the Club of Kitchener-Water- you can con- not to play year so I her academics," says Newman. time ever someone Zonta

Foods could involved be- loo will be the award to tact Maple Leaf Canadaat get on campus Her ability to maintain an impres- our district win the international presenting

will 1-800-268-3708. fore I said who sive GPA on of her involve- Newman. Mitchell on November 15. She graduate," Mitchell, 11.1 top award," says

with has three OUA banners and one ment made her a prime candidate. Mitchell is very pleased and sur- also be presented congratula-

letters and national championship to show for Mitchell has won other awards prised that she won the scholarship tory from MPs, MPPs,

her three the academic international level. "It Dalton who Compiled by David Goldberg and years on ice. for her outstanding and at the was Premier McGuinty,

Mike The business admin- the honour be have taken of her Brown. fourth-year athletic achievement, including definitely a huge to a re- note exceptional

achievement. istration student says she doesn't Ontario University Athletics Schol- cipient not only of the club award

mind being busy all the time. "I find ar-AthleteAward. but also the internationalaward." News

The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday November8,2006 ■ 5

BAG O' CRIME residence after receiving a report

number Victims a voice of a of males discharging get Alarm a fire extinguisher in the parking

Occurred: Oct 30, 2006, 2300hrs lot. The individuals responsible

Special Constables and Waterloo left the area prior to the arrival JANG ASHLEY encing sexual violence to deal with Ramirez. Fire Department responded to a of Special Constables. A minimal CORD NEWS those events," Pala. Pala feels that there of says is a discrep- residence after a smoke detector amount extinguisher expellant

The idea is modeled after a from to their due unknown was blown cars in the pub- ancy person person in was triggered to an onto parked

Sexual assault is a issue lication that prominent was released at Duke of what be of area. understanding can con- person burning apot hamburg- throughout Canada, and called presum- University Saturday Night. sidered sexual assault. Oftentimes, erin one of the kitchenettes.

also on Laurier Sonal Pala ably campus. strongly encourages stu- because people do not fully under- Alarm

a former Laurier student now dentswho have Pala, experienced sexual stand what sexual assault is, they Alarm Occurred: November 5, 2006, the of attending University or know someone do Guelph, assault, who not think it is a problem. "It's Occurred: November 1, 2006, 0056hrs

started entitied Satur- has a has, to be a of the "All that 0234hrs project part project. something very much affects Special Constables responded to

Untold Stories Sexual the stories will remain the day Night: of completely Laurier community as a whole Special Constables aiid Waterloo the studentservices building toin-

Assault at Laurier, set to take the and it will be and the fire alarm. males anonymous pub- we want to change way Fire Department responded to a vestigate a Two of of form a composition narratives, lished with information on what think about that were people it so we can residence because of a fire alarm. observed running from the

and artwork submitted sexual assault how to if shift the we act." Further revealed after the alarm had poetry by is, get help way investigation building just

Laurier students the been assaulted and Satur- surrounding you've sexually The date of release for that a pull station in the northeast sounded. Further investigation issue of sexual assault. how to friend." help a day Night, while not yet official, corner of the building was mali- revealed that a pull stationwas ac-

The Dr. Helen project was developed last Ramirez, a Women's has been planned for some time ciously pulled causing the alarm. tivatedin the Senate Board Cham-

after Studies year a political coffeehouse professor at WLU, empha- next term. Submissions are being ber. The responsible parties were

which Pala during realized that sizes the importance of under- accepted until December 1 and Alarm located by Special Constables, in- victims' stories of sexual sexual assault violence standing that is not can be sent to saturdaynightwlu@ Occurred: November 1, 2006, vestigation continuing.

and affected but really impacted those only a major issue also that it gmail.com. It is hoped that the 0257hrs who heard them. She hopes that can be happening to those around book will be available to all Laurier Special Constables investigated Disturbance

stories and friends and this collection of art- us, including family. students, especially targeting first- a fire panel trouble alarm and Occurred: November 5, 2006, work will be effective in She thinks this will that the discovered that student had 0154hrs motivating project serve as years are new to campus a sexual assault victims or friends of a major educational source. environment. disabled a smoke/heat detector Special Constables and Water- victims to seek help. "A book like this is critically im- "Hopefully [Saturday Night] will in his residence room in order to loo Regional Police responded to

stories can be in terms of understand- the who facilitate of outside "People's personal portant stop people are commit- the buring incense for a large fight in progress

in terms of the of violence these crimes and make them meditation Bricker Residence. arrival very powerful making ing origins against ting purposes. Upon people more willing to get help and women and the consequences on realize it is a crime and not some- no fighting was observed but four it will the real lives Recovered Auto help people who are experi- of individuals," says thing that just happens," says Pala. Stolen males were seen running from

Occurred: November 1, 2006, the area. Two of those males were

1357hrs stopped by Special Constables in Laurier receives cards Special Constables recovered a Lot#3byWillisonHall. Investiga- report golf cart at an off-campus loca- tion continuing.

tion. The cart was stolen from

Maclean's back the Rosehart on or rankings move WLU up totem pole; pleased University Stadium Oct. 31 Property Damage Nov. 1. Occurred: November 5, 2006,

TONY FERGUSON of 0326hrs results their rankings on ratios ahead of Laurier in the Maclean's

NEWS EDITOR of resources to students whereas rankings, Laurier outperformed Fraud Special Constables and EMS re-

the Globe and Mail university re- the school according to the Globe Occurred: November 1, 2006, sponded to a residence after a

Wilfrid LaurierUniversity has made port card assigns grades based on and Mail review in terms of quiet 1440hrs resident male student punched some headway this year in its spot opinions collected by surveying places to study, health services and Special Constables are investi- a hole through a window. The

male suffered his on the Maclean's ranking scale, up students. food services. St. F-X also received gating two separate incidents in cuts to wrist and

"The this year from tenth to sixth place interesting thing about Ma- almost three times as many "C" which food was obtained fraudu- hand.

clean's in the primarily undergraduate is that all [of] these [schools] grades as Laurier. lently using a stolen One Card.

front of think we're category. in us, I at least "If you're going to gamble, I'd Ihe pulling offire alarm stations

Dr. Bob Rosehart, president and double or more than double in size gamble on the student input, not Alarm is becoming a real safety concern vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier than of Rosehart said. the Occurred: many them," numbers," says Rosehart, who November 2, 2006, on campus. Community Safety

that three factors All the universities that & would like remind University, says placed believes that you can't get any bet- Io34hrs Security to

had enrollment helped Laurier gain ground this ahead of Laurier of ter rankings than what students, ASpecial Constable investigated a the Laurier Community that it

The of students less than students. "So when who fire from the Athletic criminal year. proportion 5,000 are the consumers ofthese in- alarm Com- is a offence to create a with all these discovered that the alarm and could be a 75 percent or higher average you get to ratios," says stitutions, have to say about them. plex. It was false fire you

do increased and the student services Rosehart, "it's amazing we as Rosehart is impressed overall alarm was caused by a heat sensor charged under S. 437 of the Crimi-

increased well the well as we do." with Laurier's this "I located the basement. nal Code Canada and be liable budget was as as standing year. in PP&P of

for the When the schools featured think it's been he notified of the incident. budget library. top a good year," says. were for imprisonmentfor two years.

in the witness These budgetary increases were Maclean's rankings are com- "We'reback where we wanted to be If you a person pull- music Laurier under the results in and think the to Maclean's ears in terms pared to Maclean's I [Globe Property Damage ing a fire alarm please contact of rank- of the Globe and Mail's and card Occurred: November moving Laurier up on the university Mail] university report is a 5, 2006, Community Safety & Security

ing scale, but Maclean's reliance report card, schools' performances good news story." 0048hrs immediately.

be in different on numbers raises some concerns can seen light. Special Constables responded to a

for Rosehart. Maclean's bases the While St. Francis Xavier placed

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Vets remembered globally

DAVE GOLDBERG sion in 1932) for Britain and Com-

CORD INTERN pany and to Veterans' Day in the

United States, and was observed

Most people have a preconceived with two minutes ofsilence; one for

each of the notionof what a veteran is. great wars.

Around the similar Most North Americans see a world, things

hero take soldier, a warrior, a or maybe place; France, Belgium and

even a saviour. When we picture Puerto Rico, as just a few examples,

this nameless, faceless symbol of also have a Remembrance, Veter-

conflict, we often see them stand- ans' or Armistice Day. But in some

and the has ing before a maple leaf or stars places day multiple mean-

stripes backdrop. ings. In Poland, November 11 is the

Too often, people think the West day ofremembrancebut is also cel-

of role ebrated as the that Poland re- played some sort superman day

in cunningly rescuing Europeans ceived independence from Russia,

from Nazi clutches. But if you look Prussia and Austria.

at what a veteran is more closely, A little more than a month ago,

also the conference you will realize that they stand La Memoire Parta-

hosted different to before other backdrops; a Japanese gee 24 countries

discuss sun, a Union Jack, or a German ways that the world could

cross. honourveterans as an internation-

al community.

When we picture this nameless, On October 26

and 27, the Interna- faceless symbol of conflict, we often tional Conference

see them before a standing maple on Shared Memory

took place. Dele- leafor stars and stripes backdrop. from different gates

countries signed

of The history ofcelebrating the vet- pacts understanding in attempt

erans' sacrifices dates back to 1919 to foster respect between their fu-

when King George V of England ture generations.

proclaimed a day of observance In world wars 60 and 80 years

to take place on November 11, the ago, countries all over the world en-

of the of and one-year anniversary of the end listed help men women

their WorldWar I. who were willing to fight for

Initially, this day ofcommemera- country. Ignoring their language

tionwas called ArmisticeDay in the and place of origin, soldiers fought

Africa for UK, Canada, Australia, South a cause that they believed was

the other commonwealth than and all greater themselves.

and observed with countries was Lest we forget. Por temor a que

of silence. After World olvidemos. one minute nosotros nos Per paura

War 11, the name was changed to che dimentichiamo. Contributed Phhoto Remembrance did Dass wir Day (Canada FlrtSlß. nicht vergessen. - PAYING RESPECT A South Australian soldier stands at attention during Armistice and V-E Day celebrations

this earlier in deci- For at ikke vi a parliamentary glemmer. at the end of WWII.

Papal apologies continue,

now aimed at Irish

After enraging Muslims, the Pope's comments put some minds at ease

MARTINZ JACKIE faith. The Pope has stated that he was used simply to appeal for a dia-

CORD STAFF and did was deeply sorry not intend logue with Islam. However, many

to with his that this address was provoke comments. argue public

Benedict XVI also stated that the the Pope was recently He a particular not right timeor right place,

Catholics around Islam and such praised by the statement concerning was comments from a figure

world for comments he made about actually a quote taken from a for- as influentialas Pope Benedict XVI

and sexual abuse by Catholic priests. mer Byzantine emperor and not were bound to stir controversy

The Pope called sexual abuse cas- his personal opinion. Despite this, intensify the negative feelings many

the Catholic Church Muslims around the for Islam es in "egre- world insisted people already have and

gious crimes" and argued that they the Pope's remarks fuelled senti- Muslims.

"damage" the church. He made the ments against Islamand should not Following the statements, a se-

address to a group of bishops from have beenmade. ries of events, such as outcry from

Ireland and focused on cases in On September 12, during a Muslims worldwide and a shooting

Italian Ireland during his speech. Every- speech at Regensburg University in Somalia that left an nun

one responded favourably to his in his native Germany, the Pope dead, convinced the Vatican that

which felt Manuel Close address, many was long quoted Byzantine emperor an apology was necessary.

when between the and overdue. II Paleologos an argument ties Pope signifi-

This is a drastic change from the about faith and reason erupted at cant individuals with strong Mus-

of Benedict's reaction many Pope his address. "Show me just what lim links were also highlighted.

remarks have his address, garnered lately, es- Muhammad brought that was new On the same day as

Moroccan-born pecially the now-infamous speech and you will find things only evil the Pope named a

about Muslims. The Pope had to is- and inhuman, such as his com- archbishop, Dominique Mamberti,

Mamberti Contributed Photo sue an apology following the flood mand to spread by the sword the as his Foreign Minister.

A CORDIAL WAVE - Apologies have been for both his comments and of ofhis in Mus- outrage in response to remarks faithhe preached." has spent most years the of Church's mistakes the representatives. made about Muslims and their the the lim-ruled he According to Pope, quote countries. International

The Cord Weekly - WednesdayNovember 8,2006 7

International

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Buddhist materialism

A sanctuary in the recendy com-

mercialized Thai city, Bangkok, has driven many followers of

Buddhism to frustration. The

Wat Pathum Wanaram was ini- tially built in a quiet neighbour- hood ideal for meditation but due to construction, new malls and railways, many Buddhists are feeling the negative effects of the western world that we are so used to. On the other hand, the temple is profiting from dona- tions being made and is increas- Contributed Photo in is ing popularity. This great LOOKING FOR ANSWERS - Political moves resulted in sensitive nuke-related information by Republican Congress posted online for weeks, says for their but members growth the New York Times. are still encouraged not to focus on the material world that sur- rounds them. ARLA LATTO-HALL is nized in years before the invasion, thereby ington University, host to one April 1999 during a con- INTERNATIONAL EDITOR legitimating the instability and vio- such archive, stocked with docu- ference of "analytical experts" with

lenceit sparked under US control. ments gathered primarily through the final goal of developing a "worst

Brits most watched archive of A large Iraqi documents The Iraq war is a hot-button is- the US Freedom of Information case scenario."

and made for captured during the war sue Americans inparticular. The Act. On Saturday, it released a col- "There was consensus that the

The UK is ranked of now one the public by theUnited States was shut heavily reported invasion of Iraq, lection of potentially-incriminat- United States would not intervene

"surveillance societies" in US initiated top the down by officials on Monday by incoming Republican ing documents tided Post-Saddam without coalition support except world. BBC News recently stated night, according to the New York president George W. Bush, has left Iraq: The War Games, which did underthe most dire circumstances that observation Times. which his surrounds this The site, reportedly reputation tarnished. He was not include information about such as WMD use or catastrophic democratic in several avoided world so much so began March 2006, had reportedly by party mem- weapon-building. humanitarian disaster," said the that there weeks that for is approximately one postings in recent con- bers looking election in yester- "TheUnited States Central Com- Desert Crossing AfterAction Report, camera for 14 in the tained detailed information about crucial midterm elections. mand conducted a series of war 1999. every people day's ...

It is estimated that the of an atomic whose known country. by anatomy bomb, Hussein, dictatorship over games as Desert Crossing in While the After Action Report

said. end 2016, parents will even be able experts Iraq came to an following the order to assess potential outcomes cited "A Russian Roulette of Re- to monitor site down after the invasion of aimed what their children The was shut US-led his country, was of an invasion of Iraq at un- gime Change" in its list of possible

school. Times sentenced death eat at This surveillance asked government repre- to by hanging on seating Saddam Hussein," wrote scenarios for the invasion, the US culture seems to be spreading sentatives about complaints from Sunday by an Iraqi court. Although Roger Strother in the publication's Department of Defence website

in countries introduction. hits for throughout the world but ap- weapons experts and arms-control consensus western produced no a search about

be undercontrol. officials. to a was that Hussein was of war These "war "Desert pears to According spokesman guilty games" were orga- Crossing."

for the director of national intel- crimes long before the courts met,

ligence of the US, the website will Iraqi sentiment remains divided, Condoms: Pronto! be shut down "pending a review with a minority of sympathiz-

still his to ensure its content is appropriate ers standing in support. WATERLOO of Andrew Wrapper-free condoms are going for public viewing." At time press, According to H. Card, SERVING THE K-W AREA still former White chief of on sale inSouth Africa this week, links to the documents were House staff,

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aboutthe lead- South HTV had abandonedits unconven- documents pain." Africa's preva- Iraq opinion

after the Per- to conversation with the US lence rate ranks sixth worldwide, tional arms programs ing up with 18.8 seemed to percent of its popula- sian Gulf war." government. They agree

that tion between 15 and The documents were the information was the ages of reportedly highly

49 sensitive and infected. "People find[putting posted after a campaign by "con- potentially danger-

on servative and ous if obtained nuclear condoms] slow and are will- publications politi- by aspiring

ing to take their chances," said cians" with the goal of opening nations.

other declassified van Rensburg. the motivations for the invasion to Yet recently

informationabout the US invasion interpretation, said the Times. By

- of remains accessible online. Compiled by Heather MacDo- releasing these documents, they Iraq nald the search The National Archives, a with additionalfiles from Aria hoped to "reinvigorate Security

research Latto-Hall for clues" that Saddam Hussein's private non-governmental

had been restarted institute located at George Wash- arms programs 8 ■ WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER8,2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Sports

SPORTS BRIEF On to Yates... barely OUA crowns men's

rugby all-stars Laurier overcomes turnovers and ghastly first half performance by their quarterback to beat'Stangs

DAVID would increase their turnover tally And to the 2,633 in attendance, GOLDBERG

CORD INTERN - with to seven on the day. Fortunately for they appeared to do just that

Howard wide- them their defence proved to be as a pass by Mark to a

resilient as the Mus- receiver. With flags The GoldenHawks were ever, holding open flying, star-

offence field the this tangs to only five goals though, the officials called struck weekendwhen

by kicker Derek Schiavone. play back, noting that Howard had the OUA chose a handfulof

DAN POLISCHUK The members from consecutive drives produc- crossed the line of scrimmage on the men's rugby

SPORTS EDITOR the for the all-star ing three-point kicks did, how- his pass attempt. team squad.

ever, put the visitors in the lead With the Mustangs essentially Eightman Jacob McNumara,

While the main man in charge re- from early on in the third to the shooting themselves in the foot all wholed the pack not only in

fused to the the statistics twelve-minute mark of the fourth. on the the but in the winners' say words, game not having capitalized game

basically spelled out the fact that It was at that point Partington made Laurier turnovers, the play seemed circle, Winger Adam Markew,

Laurier's victory over Western, in amends for his mistakes with a one- a fitting end to the Hawks' victory. Backrow John Moonlight and

the football listless OUA semi-finals, was yard TD plunge to put the Hawks Regardless of their play Prop Clayton Gilmore were the

just plain ugly. ahead 13-12. on offence though, Jeffries did not four all-stars named - out of

of the of The And one most glaring two-point conversion play really focus on the less-than-stellar the 22 chosen from across the

those numbers, in the Hawks 20- following the drive, which was set performance. Rather, he credited province.

four 15 win, were the interceptions up by huge gains from Legein and his players, specifically Partington McMaster and Queen's

thrown by quarterback Jamie Par- fellow running back, Peter Quin- According to the Hawks' Head for "sucking it up." led the way with six all-stars

his unsuccessful. "I've tington; in opening playoff ap- ney, was Coach, Gary Jeffries, the injury sus- never won a game in my apiece.

for what has been Further the final better After the pearance a sea- on in frame, tained was to the hamstring. He life that was ugly. We can be a perfect start to

son of'firsts.' would back than but Partington come again also commented that Bishop "will that absolutely not ugly," season, winning their first six

With the of secure the for the be for which said the Hawks succumbed quartet turnovers by to victory Hawks, out a while," would, Jeffries. games,

in the first theend indicate of "In the first think Partington all coming finding Josh Bishop in zone more than likely, a tear half I there were to injuries. They wouldlose

it increase the lead his first half, was ironically a touchdown to to 20-12. some sort. some nerves; it's big game their next three, including a

Laurier into in like this. And all pass that allowed to go The touchdown did come with With the lead hand the Hawks he's really played playoff quarter-final game.

halftime with 7-6 lead. The TD with had endure the credit him McMaster in a a price though Bishop getting to some very tense mo- to for hanging in would fact re- would the form of come in a dump- absolutely leveled as he made a mi- ments after the Mustangs would there and getting it done when we peat as league champions with

back Brodie raculous catch. After off to running Legein, lying on the come within five points of tying. had to." a 15-10victory over the West- who the sec- turf for several he was With left the "He's the that here scampered through moments, 1:30 on clock, West- guy gotus and ern Mustangs.

for the score. off the field trainers and find themselves he's we're ondary helped by ern would, in fact, the guy going to ride right

Aside from floating passes to the teammates with an apparent leg within 29 yards of scoring the win- to the end of this thing," he added.

Western defensive the Hawks little backs, injury. ning touchdown. Partington himself was a GOLDEN HAWK more frank when asked to assess

his showing. rpnAi

"A few times I threw the ball, it

there too anxious I just hung up ... Week of guess; settled down in the second Nov 8 Nov 14, 200h half," he said, adding that he has

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Asked what he take W 3 - erson 0 can away Volleyball Ky 10.29.06 from such a performance, the be-

W Lacrosse t >11/5 Gold leaguered ball-tosser did not offer

l aurier 7 - Queen's 5 much, other than the fact "that we W Hockey 1 - York 2

won and that we're going on to the 11.01.06

Yates Cup." W Basketball 6U - Windsor68

And that rim.oi, in very game they will

W Hockey 2 - Queen's 1 be facing the number three-ranked M Hockey 3-Windsor 2 Ottawa Gee-Gee's after they de- M Volleyball 2 - Toronto 3 feated the Queen's Golden Gaels by 11.04.0b

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M llockey 10 - Windsor 3 to knock Laurier from its champi- - W Volleyball 0 Ottawa 3 onshop throne. 11.0".06

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As one of the main cogs of the

Laurier defensive shield, Alexander

remainedpositive thathis team will ATHLETES OF THE WEEK third be able to capture a straight

Yates Cup, in their fourth straight Mike Thomson

appearance for the event. Men's Hockey

"Keep an eye out for the Hawks. Hilary Jackson

There's be going to a repeat Swimming

Sydney Helland coming."

TAKEOFF! - Laurier receiver Andy Baechler goes airborne in an attempt to snag a pass against Western. w sv.laurierathletics Sports The Cord Weekly ■ WednesdayNovember 8,2006 9

Hawks skate into top ten

With wins under their seven belts already, the men's hockey team breaks into the national rankings in the #10 spot

JAMIE NEUGEBAUER into the box. ing penalty Matt Mac- Game Two of the back-to-back simply owned by them. ond game, noting that their focus CORD SPORTS carone potted one on a two-man on Sunday started just like the first The boys in purple and gold was on playing a high tempo game

advantage. one in that the Lancers scored first scored no less than five times with for 60 minutes and getting good

In both this In the taking games past second frame, Chris Di- with Alex White tallying at 7:23 on a goals coming from Maccarone, contributions from all four lines: an

fromthe weekend Windsor Übaldo scored 10:01 on another Windsor But after that Nick Luke Girard visiting at power play. Voakes, Vergeer, objective that was accomplished.

the men's has Laurier the - Lancers, hockey team power play during a scram- goal, similarities between the and Chad Kennedy the last two It is also worth it to note that the

theirrecord to a ble in front of the the ended. within seconds improved smoking net, giving two games coming a mere 23 Hawks scored eight power play

the 7-1, them to of the Hawks a 2-1 lead. the the of each other. in the of 13 moving top Despite early set back, goals two games out

OUA standings. The third period saw MarkVoakes Hawks managed to out-play the Windsor started the third period total tallies- clearly something that

The Friday game proved tighter fire in a deflected point shot, also Lancers the rest of the way. with a bit of life as Kody Mintenko opposing teams will have to watch than the teams' should two quality with the man-advantage, to boost Chris DiUbaldo scored on the notched a power play goal at the out for also solidifying the team's have with forward afforded, Lancer the lead to two goals. power play at 16:10 ofthe first, tying 1:48 mark, but three more markers legitimacy as contenders this year.

Preston LancerWes Ewer the snuffed all CIS Ten Jordie scoring on a wrap- added a conso- game. James Edgar reappeared by the Hawks out hope Being named to the Top around a mere twenty seconds into lation marker but it wasn't enough from his scoring hiatus shortly after for the Lancers in the eventual 10-3 yesterday, they came in at the #10 the affair. as the Laurier penalty kill was dy- to give the Hawks a lead they would loss. spot. The Alberta Golden Bears re-

From there the Hawks' the GoldenHawks Head power namite through entire game not relinquish. Coach, Kelly main thebest team in Canada, thus

took with and the end when If the first favoured with his play over right on time especially near it stanza slighdy Nobes, was very impressed far.

Windsor march- players constantly mattered most. the Golden Hawks, the second was team's performance after the sec-

losing, let alone being three games

below .500. After silver and bronze

OUA in Volley-ball medals the past two sea- sons, expectations have consistent-

ly escalated for the squad.

The team suffered a major set- machine is back in losing leader and first-team

OUA all-star setter Laura Horner

to graduation. Second-year player

Amanda Komer and rookie Kristi

Town are in competition for the

stalling that has starting spot opened up.

"That position really hasn't been Team in unfamiliar position to start the campaign established yet," admitted Mc- "One of them will Intyre, step up to

MARK D. HOPKINS over the purple and gold. Frus- the plate."

CORD SPORTS tration was evident when Laurier While losing an integral piece

could not finish off the set to send to the purple and gold puzzle will

Simply put, this season has not the match to a fifth and final frame. cause some to characterize this as a started as envisioned for the wom- Some questionable calls by the rebuilding season, this team simply en's volleyball squad. Perhaps Sun- game officials added to the dismay has too much talent to sit in a last day's match against the University of the Golden Hawk team that now place position.

ofToronto sits 1 - 4 and in the basement of "We're Varsity Blues provided a at closer," Mclntyre con- Laura Tomkins microcosm for what has the OUA Western division. Prior cluded. "We're getting there." transpired A GOOD'OLE SMACK DOWN - Right-side, Deanna Kaminskyi and team-

to this Laurier thus far for the Golden Hawks. match, dropped mate Erika Mohle look to block a U of T attack shot.

After splitting the first two sets, straight set decisions to McMaster, the Blues plowed over Laurier 25 York, and Ottawa while managing

- for their 13 in the third frame to gain the to roll over Ryerson lone

An fourth the upperhand. entertaining victory on campaign.

frustrated the set saw Toronto build an 8 - 3 lead Unmistakably by HAROON SIDDIQUI the bench boss only to have the Golden Hawks slow startto season,

fight back to take the lead in the set Dave Mclntyre offered his opinion. MONDAY EVENING 23-21. "We have to execute better over-

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Is Toronto readyfor some NFLfootball?

The Cord taps into the big sports debate as to whether Commissioner Roger Goodell should expand north of the 49th parallel

KEEP DREAMING, CANADA IT'S ABOUT TIME

that hard would tering CFL. While Canada's foot- This is a question is to not want to compete at such

is sarcastic elite level of ball league not exactly bringing ask without a tone to it, an football, where the

in skyrocketing figures, having to almost in itself attesting to the sub- city has, to an extent, been able

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funds of football at level If Toronto does not end pockets. Taking any away its highest in up get-

franchise When faced with the question of from the CFL could be removing There is no reason why the largest this province's capital. No offence ting an NFL based on

whether in it's about time basic and technicalities or not Toronto should the last crutch and could provide city Canada should not seek to to the CFL, but you legalities

of the the be granted their own franchise of a fatal blow to our league. become a part of the greatest and stepped aside for the main event. acquisition, question up

to that must remain the NFL, many people are putting Aside from these reasons, highest class of professional foot- Speaking from an economic, so- point simple:

ball the cial and overall should the of Toronto to theirfoot down against the idea. one of the main issues revolves in world, not to mentionan "sports-fan" per- city try go

be ofthe be for NFL franchise? The Although it has been Paul God- around where Toronto's team opportunity to a part most spective, one can only left strug- an answer

The choice for Toronto should be frey's dream since 1988 to see To- would play. logical profitable sports association by far gling to find a reason why a resounding yes.

A the of the the in North America: the NFL. ronto join NFL, many Godfrey is Rogers Centre, but,

It has been that Paul people in Ontario's capital do not with a seating capacity of only no secret

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Many Canadians love spending the standard set by the NFL. Blue Jays, has been trying to bring

for several theirSunday afternoonswatching The team would also have to a franchise to Toronto

the NFL on television, but, bring- share the Rogers Centre with the years now.

Blue which The that is associ- ing a franchise to Torontois not a Jays, is something the question often

good idea. NFLwould undoubtedly resist. ated with this topic is why would

Toronto's entertainment is al- The NFL takes pride in their they even try to do such a thing,

ready stretched to the limit, with state of the art, football-only sta- when clearly the pride and tradi-

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LANDING ON OMAHA BEACH -Above: American soldiers land on the shores of Normandy on D-Day, only to be greeted by Nazi fire. Below: Much like the stars of Saving Private Ryan students simulate the stor tANCE DAY SPECIAL THE CORD WEEKI Y • WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2006 • 13

On June 6, 1944, over 15,000 Canadian soldiers joined the Allied forces in raiding the beaches of Northern France to liberate Western Europe from Nazi occupation. Today, students journey back there to honour those soldiers' lan courage and walk in their footsteps

MICHELLE PINCHEV . in reality. While most applications are from SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR As part of the study tour, Symes and history students, Bechthold and Symes the other students were each responsible both ensure that the program welcomes As in previous years, the 2007 Cleghorn for reading two related books as well as a wide diversity of students who study Battlefield Study Tour will send students giving on-site presentations. The presen­ programs other than history. In fact, they from Wilfrid Laurier University and the tations cover strategy and operations as feel that anyone could stand to benefit Universite de Montreal to the Canadi­ well as a biography of a Canadian solQ.ier from this experience, especially students an battlefields in Northern France and killed in action. who care about Canadian issues. Normandy. For Symes, the most difficult and most "I think there's a much greater military This year, nine lucky students from rewarding part of the experience was his interest given what's going on today;' Laurier were chosen to participate in soldier presentation at Ardenne Abbey. says Bechthold, referring to Canada's the trip, including graduate student Matt The site of a monastery in Caen, the ab­ role in Afghanistan. Symes. Currently working on his Mas­ bey is better known as the site of a mas­ Unlike the heated debates that take ters in History, Symes was driven to go sacre of Canadian prisoners of war. place over military conflict today, ~ere to Normandy by his interest in military "We were at the exact gardens where was little debate over Canada's role history as well as by the fact that his own this story took place;' recalls Symes, who overseas. father fought in the Korean War. already knew a lot about what took place "Canadians were overwhelmingly Symes was deeply affected by his expe­ there before the trip. "To walk up the volunteers, taking part in wars that had rience on the Cleghorn tour, which aims same stairs and walk into this garden is absolutely no direct impact on Canada;' to recreate some aspects of the Battle of pretty powerful, to say the least:' says Bechthold. "It would have been Normandy. According to Symes, soldiers were tak­ easy for us to say, 'That's over in Europe, "You're not just going over there and en to the courtyard one by one and shot it doesn't affect us, we don't want to be staring at memorials;• Symes says of in the back of the head by an SS soldier. part of it:" the tour, led by professional historians. "As soon as the first one was shot, they But Canadians were undivided over "You're really understanding what went knew what was happening;' says Symes. the second World War. on there because of how much passion "So when the next guy went, they would Symes describes World War Two as they bring to it:' shake each other's hands before they the last time in history when "at least in Similar to the Canadian soldiers on went up the stairs .... These are real peo­ terms of warfare, people were united and Juno beach, the students begin their ple. And you really get that feeling when people fully understood what was going journey on the shores and work their way you give this presentation:' on:' inland. The students were brought out to Symes and Bechthold en­ the icy cold waters of Omaha (where the 11 Canadians were overwhelmingly courage students who want American soldiers arrived - think Sav­ insight into today's conflicts ing Private Ryan) and given the choice volunteers, taking part in wars that to learn more about our mili­ Contributed Photo to participate or not. Symes says every had absolutely no direct impact on tary's past. single person stayed to participate - an "A person who has opportunity like that only comes once. Canada. It would have been easy for studied history and knows it "The idea was to storm the beach;' ex­ us to say, 'That's over in Europe, we well will take a certain meth­ plains Symes. "You run for about three odology when they go to look or four paces and then you hit the sand. don't want to be part of it:" at these events;• says Symes. Then you get up and do it all over again:' Regardless of how Symes points out that the students - Professor Mike Bechthold, LCMSDS people feel about the conflict were without the eighty-pound kit bags in Afghanistan, students need the soldiers had to carry during the to support Canadian soldiers battle while having bullets fired at them Although definitely one of the high­ of the past and the present. from different directions. lights of his trip, Symes says the presen­ "Something we've learned from the "And we were tired after 20 yards;' says tations were emotional and difficult for Vietnam War-whether you support the Symes. "I can't imagine going 200 yards. many of the students. Sharing their ex­ war or not ... they deserve our support;' I just don't know what drives a person to periences with each other at the end of says Bechthold. "I don't know if we're do that:' the day, Symes felt was one of the most going to be successful;' he says of our "It's not only a passive learning expe­ rewarding aspects of the trip. efforts in Afghanistan. "But if we don't rience for them;' says professor Michael Mike Bechthold, who attended one of try, I would say we have failed before we Bechthold. "It's interactive:' the first Battlefield Tours thirteen years even began:' Bechthold, who teaches history at ago, had done a study that looked at the The application process for the Cleg­ Laurier and is the communications di­ experiences of students and what they horn Study Tours inv.olves letters of ref­ rector at the Laurier Centre for Military got out of the tour. erence and transcripts. The information Strategic and Disarmament Studies, at­ "I found that a very high proportion is available through the school's website tends the Cleghorn Tour with students in of students had gone on to pursue some as well as at the Laurier Centre for Mili- addition to assisting in its direction and sort of career in military history;• such tary Strategic and Disarmament Studies. planning. as teaching, writing, documentary film­ The Cleghorn Tour is mostly fund­ Not only do students come up the Nor­ making and research. "It had a profound ed through a bursary and is quite mandy shores, they are also put through impact on those who attended:' competitive. "TEWTs;• which stands for Tactical Exer­ The tour also instills a great sense of If you aren't chosen for this tour, there cises Without Troops. Canadian pride in students, who get to is another almost identical one offered "The idea is that they are put in the see first-hand the esteem that the local through the Canadian Battlefield Foun­ role of a military commander and made populations in Europe hold for Canadi­ dation. There are other guided tours to think their way through problems;' ans, of any age. available, or students can organize their Bechthold explains. The TEWTs are an "Our standing in the international own trips to these destinations. - important learning tool for students, world came out of our participation in If any opportunity to visit Normandy pointing out that hindsight is 20/20 when the Second World War;' says Bechthold. presents itself, Symes' experience has reading about what happened in books, "To see that definitely can't help but convinced him that Canadians of any but that the decisions are more difficult make you proud:' age and background should seize it.

Matt Symes 'yan students simulate the storming of the beach 14 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2006 ■ THE CORD W)EEKIY Student Life

Vet Green: ours to share

Veterans'Green

becomes a community

for Waterloo and space

Laurier residents

- FROM VETERANS, COVER

business student.

Mark D'Lorio, a second-year

business student and residence life

don in Little House, brought his floor to the event. He thought it was important to "make [his students]

of what's the aware going on at

school and in the community; sup- port a good cause." His floor was

surprised by the turnout, and said

they will most likely attend the Re-

membrance Day ceremony in the

Concourse.

of the One most moving parts

of the ceremony was a speech

made by Renee Murray, a mother

of a soldier currendy stationed in

Afghanistan.

Murray spoke of how it never was

have loved the or is easy to a one on

front lines. "[l] always picture him

safe," she said. It was also her son's

twentieth The birthday on Sunday.

chills in the air at this point were

not only from the cold. Sydney Helland

The veterans in attendance were FLAGS ON PARADE - Canada's provincial and Kitchener-Waterloo flags on display on University Avenue.

appreciative of the support from

the school and children, high post-

students. Allan and wounded that in his and reflect for them." secondary Kilbour, brooke, Quebec was was place at institution, on those who have

dressed in his in France before the ended. and for Canada. Green is located a veteran campaign war Queen's University. fought are fighting Veterans' across

medals, was forthe Bill veteran from grateful support Sutherland, a Since the memorial's unveiling, Kathy Dammon, one of the key from the main entrance of Wil-

shown from the Laurier communi- the Korean shared Kilbour's students and War, veterans, soldiers, members responsible for the me- frid Laurier University at the cor-

"[lt] gives us a sense of sentiment. "It's a we all members of the have for of Hazel ty. apprecia- memory community morial, gave lasting words the ner Street and University

tion. There still he said. Sutherland are people thinking can share," been visiting the new addition to Laurier community. "Students Avenue.

about us." Kilbour with the the air force the Veterans' fought joined through Green. youngand old, this too is your park. armoured from Sher- Air It has become a it's stand regiment University Training Program place to gather Now your dutyto on guard

Making colds uncommon

There's still for no cure best intake methods. However, body form thin mucous making

for rid of ensure you are taking gender-se- it easier your body to get the common cold, but lective vitamins; men and women the virus. If juice is not available,

need different and is Gato- nutrients, a ge- water sufficient, although there are to multi-vitamin rade ways cope neric will not have packs some taste as well as the

the ideal of calories needs. amounts certain vita- your body

mins that men and women need. Avoid alcoholwhile you are fight-

STEVE NILES Beyond diet, exercise is the best ing the cold; it takes more water out

STAFF WRITER immune of then it in. While way to keep your system your body puts

does need the cold in the of up. It not mean you to may get way your

With high stress and many people run a few kilometres every day, social plans, beer and wine are not

in close fluid and will proximity to us, university but a walk in the fresh air will have good replacements

is a for illness. remarkable effects the time are breeding ground De- on your body. only lengthen you

be taken be include spite this, many steps can Also, sure in to adequate sick.

colds reason to to prevent and kick them fast- rest as part of your healthy lifestyle. Do not use a cold as a

er. Preventative measures avoid that hand-wash- the food. In to Finally, ensure go crazy on junk reality,

illness that becomes of this the to eat are simple steps every- ing part your routines. is time healthy. Keep-

should with one take. Jennifer O'Neill, Your hands are the best carriers ing your body functioning an

and allows it lifestyle wellness coach at the of the cold virus, so be sure to get adequate food intake to

Athletic has off them. and the illness are Complex, many tips germs Warm water fight properly. Soups

that will help ensure you remain some scrubbing is required; the good sources of fuel for your body,

this will that healthy winter. motionofwashing is whatremoves and the warmth help sore

The adequate intake of vitamins the virus. throat.

ill- such as A, C, D and 812 will If are unfortunate In to more serious keep you enough regards

your body running effectively. to be stricken with a cold, O'Neill nesses, preventative measures are

vitamins the also Health Services of- These give your body has some tips to kick it quickly. also available.

fuels the fers flu shot clinics on No- necessary required to keep Your mom was right; adequate starting

vember and student is en- your system running properly and intake of fluids do your body won- 17, every

which is illness. ders. will fresh to a flu shot, prevent Not only juices pro- couraged get

Intake of these vitamins vide with vitamins and free. this advice, through your body By following easy Contributed Photo

whole vegetables, fresh fruits and in the form of but hopefully can make the cold FORECASTING HIGH TEMPERATURES A sure sign of the flu. energy calories, you

and multi-vitamins are the also the water uncommon this winter. juices content helps your Student Life The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday November8,2006 15

Student Life on a health kick

O'Neill explains why

sleep is another part of

the healthly living puzzle

JENNFER O'NEILL

STAFF WRITER

Sleep is often an overlooked factor

A of a healthy lifestyle. good night's rest is just as important as a healthy

diet and exercise. In fact, without

the sleep you are jeopardizing full benefits of eating right and exercis- ing.

A psychology professor at Cor- nell University, Professor James B.

Mass, shows that anything less than

hours a eight night causes you to operate impaired. Your alertness, productivity, creativity and general

all health are affected. However, one person may function optimally on five hours ofsleep, while anoth- Shane Porter

YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT!? - is an of exercise need Stretching integral part an regime. er may ninehours.

Mass explains that the body needs hours of a How for am. eight sleep night to start 8:00 you can doto successfully get to bed preferably cool and comfortable. because before the each Make right eighth Establishing a regular sleep on time night. Avoid caffeine it a lifestyle hour the mind itself for the Create Ac- and wake restores a sleeping schedule. schedule and achieving (coffee, tea, soft drinks or choco- next this seem count for times when know a close day. Although may you continuous sleep helps you sleep late) to bedtime. Although The long-term benefits of sleep will

the unrealistic, news is late willbe inevitableand accordance with good you night plan in your internal regular exercise can help you sleep affect your mood, your stress levels

make lost can for for extra the clock and lets better and with up sleep. sleep following night. biological sleep you at night, make sure you com- your relationships others.

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have ams hinder for a is to a consistent to the before bed. your sleep night, night's sleep necessary reap restorative, Relax in a warm bath ensure that your body has the time

on missed hours of schedule. and benefits catch before catching up weeknight sleeping energizing revitalizing or up on your readings it needs to restore and revitalize sleep the next has the same The easiest to do this is to of bed. Turn off each night way sleep. your your computer. itself for morning. Warning:

benefits. However, the re- to bed at and wake Start healthy go midnight ending MSN conversations benefits of increased sleep may

does verse not work. The can at 8:00 am. Set alarm for Take small bedtime. body up your steps halfan hour before your cause improved relationships, bet-

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can be used later. time for bed. Set alarm There small environment is they your again are many things that that dark, quiet and Tim Horton's.

STUDENT LIFE HEALTH CHALLENGE

WEEK THREE: LAURA'S FIT DIARY

LAURA CARLSON my fulladvantage and made sure to

STAFF WRITER eat a good breakfast.

It seems that eating a healthy

Living in residence last year seemed meal at the startof my day was also to make me somewhat nocturnal, a factor in my increased energy and I usually didn'tget to bedmuch levels. earlier than 3:00 or 4:00am. The biggest difference for me was

Since I had morning classes that I didn't crash halfway through almost every day of the week, I the day. I could actually stay awake

and I had got through my days by chugging through all my classes, back need coffee and taking power naps no to sneak home during my wheneverI the I able have chance. breaks to nap. was to skip my

But intentions of coffee and could despite my good morning cup to alter I hold off until mid-after- Laura Purchase my lifestyle, was not al- usually

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K-Fed's debut album, Playing With

Fire, raises a host of questions that

been overdue have long on the hip-

hop landscape.

like: Who Questions is the pan-

cake man and why has it taken

this long for someone to make ref-

him erence to in four songs on one

album? How many credible rappers

need one reference to gain credibil-

ity by osmosis? And perhaps most

pertinently, was a hip-hop album

really the best place to confront a

tortured past and subversively dis-

cuss an ongoing struggle with child

molestation?

Now, I have just one question for

K-Fed: Do think Brit- you, you really

needed ney any help embarrassing

herself?

-Mike Brown

classic When a song features a line

like "News hate K-Fed, Girls love K-

Fed, It don'tmatter to me, CuzK-Fed

wonderhow stayfed," one has to this

record deal. Oh guy ever got a right,

he didn't; he had to self-produce it

with his wife's money.

And just because Federline has

the ability to use a rhyming dic-

tionary to connect verses, does not

entitle him to the title "rapper." My

is back advice to you, K-Fed, to go

to the trailer park. And ifyou must

subject music-lovers to another aw-

ful CD again, include a "must con-

sume copious amounts of liquor to

get through this" advisory label.

-Laura Carlson

Emilie Joslin

Every once in a while, on a rare

occasion, an album comes along

that changes theface ofthe earth.

It revolutionizes the way we think

aboutmusic.

think With Fire It changes the way we aboutour lives.

Playing Playing WithFire is not one of those albums. Its more comparable

to a douche-bag.

don't Douche-bags spawnfan

clubs. They don'tsupply catchy

melodiesor memorableanthems.

burned and They're disposable unsightly.

gets Douche-bags go inside dirty va- ginas. K-Fed is married to Britney

Spears.

So ifafriend offers to lend you a The Cord does a review of Kevin Federline's new album, so don't have to you With do group copy o/Playing Fire, your-

douche- selfafavour: go eat a dirty

instead. You'll have a rootedwithin mu- Instead, we are with much, JOE TURCOTTE dropping, self-service, collar pop- are so deeply rap presented bag

A&E EDITOR overall lack sic with album full of and much better time. ping, pimping and an are lost. Instead we are left an predictable

of the social ills that are on of creativity or artistic innovation a glorification very cheesy lyrics layered top

if has -Alex the themes of this soon-to-be that music looks to illuminate ofproduction that sounds as it Hayter It's hardtofindanyredeeming qual- are rap

and Of been crafted on a Casio ity about Kevin Federline's Playing forgotten album. correct. course, Mr. Spears keyboard.

number ofallusions to With Fire. But when pressed there What is most distressing is that is not the first to try and capitalize No Biggie,

and that "hand- the themes that culture. Dre, or can rhyme is one thing that can be said about PWF exploits com- on hip-hop 2pac, Snoop Beyonce Anyone is full of "art- can make for an utter lack shake" with "pancake" top-notch this magnificent waste of time and prise the struggles of Black North Mainstream rap is Jay-Z up sales of skill or flow. And in book. With as America. A certain level ofcredibil- ists" that are crafted and lyrical ability to my Unfortunately, money: Playing Fire serves carefully

of in the world be which isn't that needs be achieved that the to the masses. What is no amount money seem to lagging, a perfect encapsulation of all ity to so presented

a CD with a trivialize or differentabout Mr. is that he could make me listen to Playing entirely surprisingfor is wrong with modern mainstream music does not merely Spears

and a audi- the of dis- seems unaware that his music is a With Fire one more time. parent advisory target rap. exploit struggles today's

inner- cruel and not a market- ence four-year-olds. By trying to create a commer- advantaged youth. When an joke crafty of

the lack Without cial album so he will not forever be city musician raps about ing gimmick. any major

social that leads label Mr. used his -Wendy Nind known as Mr. Britney Spears, Kevin of mobility many support, Spears Kevin Federline

of create his Federline has managed to create young North Americans to a life matrimony money to

K-Fed to break into album that touches all of crime is label. Fire Has managed an upon there the understanding own Playing With music that that this is that withoutthe the industry ofparody the topics that are often associated struggle something Unfortunately, major all these labelsand their of Release Date: WeirdAl has dominated with hip-hop music. he or she has lived through. team production Original With like: "You'll need wizards - hell, made his wife years? lyrics Drugs, alcohol, sex, misogyny, But when Mr. B-Spears raps they October 31,2006 comin' me. - left a if for womanizing, reckless behaviour, about borrowing his wife's car for sound good Mr. Spears is to bigger army, you

I hit like tsunamis." stoned the that fend for himself. rampant braggadoccio, name- a joy ride, struggles Rating: 0.2/10 He can't be serious!

how Label: Federline Records But he is. Just count many DISCLAIMER: The Cord A&E the of the egomanic Kevin recognizes Irony giving his (who knew times he says name,

much with Federline?) has to do the Recommendation: so rhymed Federline the type of attention he craves. However, someone dirty He doesn't realize he's lame. work and let the public know about this crime against good taste. DON'T BOTHER

-Carrie McNabb A&E The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday November8,2006 17

A father's

choice

Theatre & Company revisits the ethics surrounding

the Robert Latimer case with Mourning Dove

CARRIE MCNABB Bush as Sandra Ramsay). Dwight

CORD A&E McFee (as Doug) is new to the The-

and atre Company stage, but has

Canadian murder much Few cases bring experience all across Canada. about the same raw, conflicting It is unfortunate that the scene

the Latimer with emotions as Robert the most potential was quite

weak. The case. power of Tina's death

Latimer In 1993, Robert killed his was lost in the awkwardness of the

who 12-year-old daughter, Tracy, direction. It was clear that some of

suffered from severe cerebral palsy. the scenes that called for interaction

under- Tracy, a quadriplegic, had between the actors and Tina lost

and contin- their full gone many operations potential dueto the actors' ued to experience agonizing pain. inability to "see" Tina. Spending

In writer Emil time Tina Mourning Dove, more properly defining as

Sher the heart attempts to capture a person in the scene would make behind the facts. His play, based on this inconsistency disappear. the Robert Latimer story, creates By far the most riveting scene was ambiguity around the character of the confrontation between Doug

Tina Ramsay, the sick daughter. Al- and Keith. Keith is a family friend though one may draw conclusions who was active in Tina's day-to-day from the He received Tracy, play never explicitly life. great happiness identifies Tina's illness. Nor does the from making her smile. Keith is audience ever see her. mentally challenged.

The lack of a physical Tinafor au- In this scene, Keith confronts dience members to weigh against Doug for his choice of killing Tina. the severity of her father Doug's He draws parallels to himself: be-

solution creates even more uncer- cause he will never be a "normal"

and and since he will tainty regarding right wrong. person never get

Directed by Smart Scadron-Wat- better, is it okay to kill him too?

entire in lot of tles, the play takes place A controversy around the

Set Den- surrounded that Doug's workshop. designer Latimer case very nis Horn created this environment idea. Is it ever okay to speak for to offer conflicting impressions. The someone who cannot speak for set is disturbingly dark and hollow himself? Does this not ultimately

the disabled with large ropes hanging from reduce people to second- scaffolding. class citizens?

the until However, when Doug enters Mourning Doveruns Novem- room to perform the plays he has ber 12, 2006 with all performances written for Tina, the set has a differ- located at Theatre and Company's ent feeling. You can see the hand- location in downtownKitchener. crafted and the mountains Performances are at puppets 7:30 pm of toys and truly feel how much love Wednesday through Saturday, mati-

is in this family. nees beginning at 2:00 pm both

with and The acting was professional Friday and Saturday, a Sunday

two of the threeprinciple actors be- Twilight show beginning at 4:00 Theatre & Company ing veteransof Theatre and Compa- pm.

A TOUGH - CALL With their latest production, Theatre & Company explores the issue of mercy killings. and ny (Matt White as Keith, Linda

Sounds like anarchy

label, and are Doom rock's most 'Doom mix of Propoghandi brings militant rock' outfit "hosers" as they are snot-

tier, quicker, and thinner versions anarchist music to Southern Ontario aggressive of TV land's hoser kings Bob and

Ted Mackenzie.

GIVEN release thanthe MATT previous one. Propagandhi are usually clas-

CORD A&E So when it was announced that sified in the genre of "doom rock"

the band would the be playing at and are a band with an especially

anarchist road has Salt My trip met my Lounge in London and at the intellectual anarchist political

in I expectations. Underground Hamilton, knew bent. Doom rock is not even a mu-

For two I traveled around that I had to be there to witness the sical days sub-genre unless you accept

Ontario the band I took Southern to see show. the Greyhound bus that the human race is headed into

and them Propagandhi cover for line early Friday to London, stayed a tunnelof apocolyptic fantasy and

the Cord. Ever since I the in the Hamil- bought overnight city, got to terror in the next fifty years. Pun-

release Less More the and band's 1996 Talk, ton at 7:00 pm next night, ishing through tracks such as "The

I have been the made it back four Good Fascist Rock, waiting to see to Kitchener by Only is a Very Dead

anarchist bandlive on stage. on Sunday afternoon. Fascist" and "Homophobes are Just

However, it seems theband tours While unknown within the Pissed Cause They Can't Get Laid"

and releases albums realm of mainstream the will understand infrequently. music, you quickly how

Snaden Over 15 in the band has all the militant with Tyler years existence, been over world, Propagandhi are their

BREATHING bassist Todd "the Rod" Kowalski five Mike's ROOM - Propoghandi band has only put out albums, are on Fat (of Me First and

gets little in of short-shorts. a more comfortable a pair each album taking much longer to the Gimme Gimme's fame) record - SEE ANARCHY, PAGE 18 __ 18 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY A&E

Comic book revival

The source of big-screen blockbusters, comics are

and looked down often overlooked upon

tive structure. No onewants to walk

into a comic book shop, Chapters

or go online and pick up issue five

of a 12-part story arch.

often comic BEN MCNEIL It seems as though

CORD A&E books are perpetually in the second

act, refusing to let new fans catch

foothold. would be Comic books: is there any dirtier up or obtain a It

words the of combinationoftwo in popu- equivalent trying to pick up lar culture? Lost in mid-third season; it just isn't

Often associated with those an- going to happen. tisocial kids from high school who But there have also been advanc-

reached es in the of comic books that you thought never quite art puberty, comics have been pushed could contribute to comic book

the of culture and have A unknown to edge pop resurgence. relatively

form of the world of comics been degraded in every innovation in media, not to mention by count- is the trade paperback (also com- less academics, parents and lobby monly referred to as graphic nov-

volumes groups. els, or collections).

of But then a serious question These are collections a single arises. If comics are such a nasty or several story arches in one con- and unwanted art form with terri- venient and relatively affordable bly unappealing stories, why, when package. Although sometimes pric-

resale adapted to another medium such ey, they retain a respectable

online and could be as Saturday morning cartoons or value easily

friends. the big screen, do people finally split amongst take notice of this creative and in- Comic book shops also create

Al- novative form ofstorytelling? a barrier to new enthusiasts.

Recendy the comic book indus- though it's not always the case, Contributed Graphic be try has been struggling. Comic comic book shops can an intim- SUPERHERO SHOWDOWN - Battles between Batman and Superman are common in the world of comics. book sales have plummeted since idating environment for beginners.

the spectator boom of the early Most shops aren't the cleanest or

around. This of- nineties and a number of firms, in- nicest-kept shops It's not just a matter of leaping over been turned into a demilitarized medium.

filed for bank- leaves those unaccustomed to tall and the sides Instead of for the next cluding Marvel, have ten a building breaking up a zone; two warring firmly waiting

of the the distinctive ambianceof comic bank these tides entrenched either bank installmentof Sin Batman ruptcy despite creating some a robbery. Instead, on (think City, or

of World The hit most innovative tides and compel- shop with a sense intrusion. also deal with rocky interpersonal War 11-era Stalingrad). Spiderman to theaters, go pick

life and book focuses novel. The Sin ling storylines in recent history. There is also a common notion relationships, balancing on a young photo- up a graphic City

There numberof fac- that books about into the mid- movies do little the are a possible comic are nothing making difficult moral decisions— journalist parachuted justice to ar-

of tors to the decline in comic book but a bunchof alpha malesrunning things that in one way or another dle of the conflict to report on the tistic and story-telling brilliance

chose behind Frank Miller. popularity. aroundintights entertaining kids or everyone can relate to. civilians who to stay

form of social trend and live the middleof urban If sat in front of the televi- Fans may be scared offby the so- acting as a escapism There is a growing in com- in an you've cial associated all social focus char- sion noth- stigma with comic for those teenage rejects. ics to on regular, human war zone. and asked yourself why

aren't book culture. Most fans of comic Superhero comic book charac- acters as opposed to the traditional Comics are a unique medium ing is on, then comics too

ostracized much of or too books aren't the popular stereo- ters are multidimensionaland face superhero. For example, anyone and are all too quickly in time out your day

the do. the all much out of type of people running around in same problems that you or I interested in political, social our society. They cater to tastes, money your budget.

Trek there's skin- cultural fallout of should and deal with time have a Star pyjamas (not that They just wear scandalously and war ages demographics; Next you moment,

with outfits. Titleslike theFantastic look into the comic book series all forms and variations of into of the local comic anything wrong that). Rather, tight theme; drop any

book check the comicbook connoisseurs are regu- Four, Spiderman, Captain America, DMZ. The series describes a cha- and tackle many enduring so- shops, out display

far cial and cultural of novels at the local Chap- lar people including business elites, Wonder Woman and Superman otic future, possibly not so off, in issues including graphic

has succumbed online. You'll be doctorsand academics. deal with difficult cultural and so- which America to a drug abuse, sexuality, rape, op- ters or even go

of the could be second civil racism and the selection ofcomics Or part reason cial issues in a captivating and en- war. pression, gender roles surprised at

the format of the medium's fashion. The - often than other that are available. narra- tertaining island of Manhattan has more openly any

LSATMCAT Political message, pop-rock sensibility GMAT GRE

- FROM ANARCHY, PAGE 17 Performing with three "very Gandhi's bassist Todd "the Rod" Propagandhi. Seminars special friends," The Rebel Spell, stretch like a sixth-grade gym stu- And maybe the kids do. Preparation

talked lot of the militantPropagandhi are with their Dope Poets Society and GFK, both dentinragged gymattire and found I a politics night

later this before and politics. Southern Ontario gigs were violent, out why was necessary. was especially caught

but and While in few They are militant, sure, I drunken, unpredictable. performing, The Rod flew off guard by and interested a don't want to get you under any At the Salt Lounge, I arrived early across the Propagandhi stage like people.

flew the not out of impression that would lead you to and witnessed someone acciden- a madman. Todd into A young man high

question Propagandhi's rational- tally walk through a plate of glass. bouncers, ran across the stage a school yet but going into university

told that he ity. Much like the famous books Later on as Propagandhi took stage, dozen times, and even came into next year, me was into

who the the form of radical and and productions by Noam Chom- hundreds of fans were soaked backstage area to scream every politics

with about how sky, Norman Nawrocki, and Ward from smoking outside in therain all lyrics with friends and fans. The others debated me

Churchill, Propagandhi's moral night made the mosh pit area more audience in attendance was wild to best psychologically manipulate

- since rational argument defeats all al- unbearable than the male bath- again expected Propagan- populations.

with doors dhi militantand anarchist ternative criticizers or defenders room no on the stalls. never tours. By mixing Oxford Seminars The I the band There kids with sensibil- of world government that I have next night saw were so many young lyrics a punk-rock

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Vote municipally

Students brats. With all the and are spoiled opportunities possessions

we've been afforded since conception, we're easily one of the most for-

tunate generations and we don't really care. Opportunities are taken for

because we've had themand fail the granted always we to recognize some-

arduous ordeal took for have those times it us to very opportunities. Emilie Joslin

Take, for instance, the right to vote. Ifit weren't for the Women'sSuffrage

movement,women today would be unable to cast theirballot and yet, with the upcoming municipal elections, female students are hardly rushing to Credit makes it too the polls.

It's an increasingly difficult task to get students to care about the mu-

I'm for four nicipal elections since there's a mentality of, "Well, only here

years." So why not take theactions necessary to ensure they're thebest four

There are decisions made the to years possible? many by municipal govern- easy overspend and ment that affect students like police services health care resources.

Incumbent Mayor Herb Epp explained that he doesn'tfocus a lot of ef- fort in targeting students since "they don't vote heavily." Students aren't With Christmas fast approaching, avoid the temptation to rely on credit

taking initiative to immersethemselves in municipal politics, so municipal

leaders can't be to about them. When federal and and debt to for that think need expected care provincial pay purchases you only you

elections take place, political party groups on campus advertise and pro-

and also hard Christmas mote their respective parties encourage everyone to vote. However, not to come by. Banks shopping. In Decem-

invite the market the with which ber of Canadians no groups were formed to municipal candidates to debate on ease stu- 2004, spent

campus. dents can obtain lines of credit to $34.5 billion in retail stores, a 6.9

students claim that don't about because Some they care politics noneof assist with their living expenses percent increase from the previ-

the affect but "care later." Students need be ROBINSON - if have issues them, they'll to exercising APRIL even they already OSAP. ous year, working out to $804 per EDITOR-IN-CHIEF their right to vote now, and practice voting responsibly, because it estab- But is all this credit really capita.

lishes a pattern ofbehaviour that they'll follow for therest oftheir life. necessary? As the shopping season kicks off

While candidates be of This After may not going out their way to target students, past weekend, my partner buying our new bed, and within the next couple of weeks, a

that's no excuse for to of that and brand how much credit will undergrads squirm out voting. It is a right pre- I bought a new mat- seeing we had, I barrage of advertising media

vious for and to see students it because from The Brick and it was dream about and we'll need generations fought squander they're tress set admittedly began to come our way to

so spoiled by opportunities is disheartening. On November 13, take the 15 the easiest purchase I have ever what a leather couch or cherry choose which messages to filter

minutes of in the either show made.All it took wood bed would look like and which out your day to vote municipal elections, to was a peek at my sleigh out ones to succumb

care about or because establish driver's licence and social loft. you your community you want to good vot- insur- in our to.

ing practices, or even just to prove you aren't a spoiled brat afterall. ance number and I suddenly had The Brick almost won me over Perhaps,, for these holidays, we

a $4000 creditlimit. until I snapped out of it. A few might consider buying what we

By allowing a few bucks of in- years in liberal arts has made me can afford. Set aside your loans,

terest to build for the next couple credit cards and

of won't have to Canadians billions line Memorial welcomed months, we pay a spends on ignore your

cent untilFebruary. Andby Thurs- of credit. Christmas shopping. In December Emotions I'll of of remembrance came dents from Waterloo Collegiate, day, have a brand new bed set Instead vis- of Canadians this as univer- moms and for which have 2004, $34.5 the mall early year students, stroller-pushing Laurier up in my room, I spent iting

officials sity and the community students who have stopped to ad- exchanged zero dollars. or department billion in retail stores, a 6.9 percent unveil memorial the where gathered to a stat- mire new statue. Though I plan on paying off stores from increase the previous year, the The of Veterans' - ue this past Sunday at Veterans' vision Green or- the bed immediately I only got displays are set

Green across from WLU. and officials has the to ganizers university credit card to take advantage working out to $804 per capita. up encourage

A parade, speeches and the re- come to fruition, and we applaud of free delivery - this was my first impulse buying

of involved for vealing a large sculpture depict- everyone making this major purchase on credit.And the and rampant

the real Canadian soldiers who memorial self-aware of false take ing a success. concept is so uncomfortable to and cautious consumerism, time to make

in all the The desires enticed Christmas participated wars wayback Veterans' Green monument me. by shopping en- shopping lists. Budget

1812 the should that But the truth vironments. The and to highlighted ceremony. serve as a node repre- is, our society more you see, prepare.

of those in attendance the between the thrives credit. lines the The Put into and Many sents relationship on Mortgages, more you want. more thought your gifts

claimed felt a of and the of credit and the think make them they strange gust university community. It credit, cards even you want, more you you personal. They might wind that the ceremonial flapped should serve as a reminder of the OSAP dictate our spending hab- need. And so on. be hand-madeor bought locally.

the denounce parade flags as covering was re- history of our area, but also a place its more than our paycheques. It The ready availability of cred- It's unrealisticto cap-

moved from the and that have chosen live doesn't italism and have statue. to meet speak to our veterans, seems we to it help. But it seems as a "Buy Nothing

It's that there's learn from them and their combination of market- - believe I've tried no secret some- respect beyond our means. though a Christmas" me,

about the Veterans' sacrifices. that and refused. thing special According to Stats Canada, 47 ing tactics and corporations it my family They're

Green, and we have an Too WLU of a of all households from credit in the enchanting optimistic often, brags com- percent were make all their money too caught up

that students will lend their without reach- than their card interest web of and San- feeling munity atmosphere spending more pre-tax are dictating our pur- tradition, religion

borders. too. respect to the green space across ing out beyond campus income in 2001. And although chasing habits. ta Claus. I probably am

show big from campus. Let this new memorial serve as a family incomes have grown, fam- With the holiday season upon But maybe we could

and Since the unveiling on Sunday, bridge of respect to narrow the gap ily spending has accelerated at us, it's important to reflect on how box stores interest-hungry

the existed for far the of and the credit what the holi- park has been bustling with that has too long. twice rate income growth. we spend our money rea- companies

veterans, seniors, high school stu- For those of us with fair credit soning behind it. Too often we are days really mean to us.

make this Christ- history, it is extremely easy to walk blindly persuaded by advertising Maybe we can

The and that afford. These unsigned editorials were agreed upon by at least two-thirds of intoany department store get campaigns increasingly ap- mas one we can

editorial boardand do the The credit card. Cards like Mas- subconscious desires. Cord's not necessarily reflect views of Cord's a Visa, peal to our

Canadians billions com volunteers, staffor WLUSP. tercard and American Express are spends on letters@cordweekly. Opinion The Cord Weekly ■ WednesdayNovember 8,2006 21

Letters to the Editor

What's a BA worth? $7.45 hour. likes me I she to Laurier's intramural above per manager (although hope access system. institutions. To see cruelty to animals trivialized

Our benefits and conditions I in does). of WLUSA is trying to take student jobs was able to meet new people, hear such a way by a paper that claims

David Shore's article on the life work out for all voice rough are spelled to see, and away from students and put them into the concerns of other universities; to pride itself on journalistic standards

led misunderstood arts stu- not be by general they can changed unilaterally the handsof unionmembers and make opinions fromboth Laurier's campuses offends me to my core.

dents was absolutely dumbfounding. our Should I have le- the services and time by employer. any that students value less have a great while doing so. Ontario Society for the Prevention

His insights were surprisingly less about gal issue whatsoever concerning my accessible. This is representation we If you, as a Laurier student, have any of Cruelty to Animals officers work

his experiences as an arts student, and terms and conditions of work, WLUSA don'tneed. concerns about how the government every day, giving all of themselves

about his random more musings on will the issue for me until it is educa- to of pursue is treating your post-secondary end the suffering animals and

BBA I Can tion the program. Although will fight resolved for free. you imagine any JulianDißattista (including training), please bring punish those who commit these atroci-

the to David urge categorize as simply lawyer offering thatkind of deal? Referee-In-Chief, up your concerns to JD ([email protected]), ties, and you at the Cord laugh? You

another failed "Biz Kid," he does One Laurier cat seem student asserted that unionized IntramuralBasketball myself ([email protected]) or any other make a jokeofa being shotin theface?

OUSA I to harbour an alarming amount of re- workers are lazy. WLUSA members are representative, or you can visit get it Cord, you're trying to piss peo-

towards of which Work for sentment a program among the hardest working and most the website at www.ousa.ca. ple off. Well, congratulations.

he has there won't I Does betterment I no part. Sadly, be selfless people know. that stu- Nude-free household the of your post-secondary can tell you, without hesitation,

touch on all of David's dentrealize that his business education, be an educated that future ads enough space to own pro- voice. any depicting animal

but let's the fessors either alumnus of fact will result the loss of this points, start at beginning. belong to WLUFA (the I am an WLU. In I was cruelty in

first with the of the who chose the Cook reader. His argument, regards to Faculty Association), or CAS (Contract part group name -Ashleigh

goal of the new venture project, is about Academic Staff)? Wilfred [sic] Laurier for Waterloo Lu-

as cynical a view as one can take on the Almost all faculty at universities theran by filling in a questionnaire in Finicky about fellatio -Paige Desmond

matter. It's like saying AIDS researchers across Canada are unionized, and I the Cord.

Last U I Anti-Semite Letter are just trying to find a cure or vaccine challenge any student to call them week my son, a former of have always considered myself to be Hypocritical

W so thatthey may "reap as much profit as lazy. I also challenge the students at student, picked up a Cord and an quite liberal; I am open to new ideas

possible." WLU to discuss this issue, with WLUSA Imprint at a nearby eatery and brought and am rarely offended by promiscu- Joel Fleming's letterpublished lastweek

Case in point, the 2004 winners members and amongst yourselves. Any them home. I was delighted to see the ous and risque editorial. However, the entitled "Be Careful How You Argue"

of the first memberof the would Cord kitchen table and Kiss article blow stated that Yusuf new venture project (my WLUSA executive on my picked up Campus on jobs was Faqiri's writing style

at WLU) to talk over this issue with to read with interest. "flirts with an of de- year won with a solar-pow- be happy you. extremely tacky. anti-Semitic style

it is ered automated lawnmower. This was Except me. I'm busy, go ask Keith or Imagine my disgust to find the ar- The first thing that entered my mind bate." If concern for the health of

not the idea with the highest profit something. ticle on masturbationas the entireback after reading this article was the hun- the debatethat has motivatedMr. Flem-

What did have the dreds of students and that will make this claim then he potential. it was page. parents ing to has, in

I most complete business plan and -Doug Roberts have no problem with content of be picking up this issue of the Cord on my opinion, fallen victim to hypocrisy.

- I Laurier Can most eloquent presentation. This is WLU Library the article but do not bring material Day. you imagine the par- If there is any tactic which uncondi-

a far more realistic depiction of the with nude women on the cover into my ents, accompanying their daughters tionally cheapens a debate, it is un-

goals of the new venture competition. Did unionconsider student majority? home to be on my kitchen table for my on a campus tour, thumbing through founded allegations of hate speech like

- school "how I David's next paragraph goes on to ex- three sons to see ever. our paper and reading a anti-Semitism. Though will commend

plain the evils of our capitalist empire, I would be one of these affected stu- The placement of the article is entire- to" article on performing oral sex? I am Mr. Fleming on his colourfuluse of lan-

don't think it's affected of avoid the libelous of de- since a student of the arts cannot help dentsand I right that the ly unnecessary other thanto sensation- sure this negatively views guage to act

condemn but become aware of how simple and first I hear of this is in the Cord. I have alize and increase readership. Laurier. claring anti-Semitism, I must

interest in in - I've article In mention insinuation of this connection. two-dimensional the world really is: zero being this union The says absolutely nothing addition, there was no his

capitalism bad, socialism good. The fact had all the experience with unions I that wasn't ordinary fare when I was at madein the article about the use of con- Mr. Fleming has reason to question

Mr. is that every single democratic nation need already. It seems like most of the WLU all those years ago and to sensa- doms, or the risks associated with oral Faqiri's October 18 columnsingling

STDs Ar- in history has been capitalism-based, other student employees I've spoken tionalizeit and use up halfthe page with sex, including such as herpes and out Israel's non-recognition of the

in HIV. In menian and ifDavid hates democracy, then this to are also not interested joining this the picture of a naked woman demeans fact Ali suggested that"if you are genocide; at a superficial level

union. it discussion really doesn't need to goany women and has no place at all where giving oral sex to someone you don't it does appear to reveal a personal bias.

don't further. I wonder if the 400 union members was put. know well, then be assertive but However, I am certain what Mr. Faqiri

mastur- have what not over exert about, if was here is Israel's Moving on anyways, David's considered might happen Why have a picture of a guy jerk- yourself." How you highlighting unique

1000 into too? don't well don't of the evils of batory writing soon becomes almost if they force students their ing off Something that, even ac- know someone per- knowledge systematic

He is if make and his astonish- unbearable. has somehow managed union who don'twant to be there? The cording to the article a private plea- form oral sex, and you do sure slaughter, consequent

himselfthat of the should used sensational- condom used. She also their to convince an arts educa- students will control 71 percent sure not be to a is being sug- ment at position.

in ize. I that makes The here is lack of tion is the only way to understand the votes the union. Maybe they should was, frankly, appalled at the lack gests "practice perfect." So problem simply a

world think about that before with of for and blow not that Mr. issues our is facing. Perhaps it proceeding respect women, sexuality not only is giving a stranger a job clarification, Faqiri's mo-

him self-satisfaction this. in students of but do it often tivations lie in the of gives some strange people general by my completely acceptable, sphere religious

to think that business students learn alma mater and I'm sure the Lutherans so you can perfect your new talent. intolerance.

Mr. Mr. only howto squeeze more money out of -Christopher Mallon who founded the university would be This article makes me embarrassed Fleming then claims that

in life, while he is attaining the real educa- rolling their graves. to be a Laurier student. What must our Faqiri has held the Israeli government

tion. Take the blinders off. Union will take student jobs It is totally inappropriate for this to profs think? What must the potential to an impossible standard in his criti-

As the Laurier cism invasion I By the way, in anticipation of the next a student employee of university, be on the cover page and all women employers, scouting for mature of their of Lebanon. do

I unioniza- think? The Cord feel internationalhuman- time we meet, I'll have fries with that. disagree with the proposed connected to the university deserve an and bright individuals, not as though

the of law standard tion of student jobs. As the November apology for the papers' abuse of their is supposed to represent views itarian is an impossible

-Mark Sterioff Ist article illustrates, unionization will personal, intimatebusiness. the student, not promote promiscuity and I would hope others would agree.

take jobs out of the hands of students. and unsafe sex. Let's leave the sex ad- Amnesty International, among other

to A to Discuss Unionization on much- -Maribeth '73 vice Johanson and some- has released Challenge Studentjobs campus provide Wright Sue print organizations, preliminary

neededincome and are a worthwhile ex- thing worth reading. reports detailing numerous Israeli vio-

As the VP External for WLUSA, there perience, giving students valuable skills What does OUSA mean? lations ofinternationallaw.

into the - Mr. were two egregious errors in Staff Writ- and experience that transfer CharleneMorris Fleming alludes to "extraordinary

Niles' article the November workforce. With Not what the OUSA efforts" of the Israeli to limit ci- er Steve in 1 rising post-secondary knowing acronym military

Cord. The first Steve's editorial de- and meant of the factors Have cat die? vilian casualties. These efforts included was costs, increasing competitiveness was one driving you ever seen a

in Vice-Chair civilians their to flee cision to completely omit his interview the job market, the skills and money when the of the Brantford denying those right

the with that, Steve? I student a Campus Council, Steve Bain, said It is to me that targeted neighbourhoods through with me. What's up jobs provide go long way. extremely frustrating

I hired for the fall and that he needed Brantford which I have methodical destruction of all thought we bonded, man. How am 1 In my case, am a delegate a newspaper always airports,

winter for attend conference in held could be roads, and a naval supposed to be Canada's next top mod- term, and my job is re-posted to an upcoming in high regard so insen- ports, major bridges

include the head the academic I enjoy Waterloo. sitive and create an ad that blockade. el if you won't even following year. my portrays

to I cat to shot told me there and would like to re-apply and get When I signed be a delegate a with a held its face. These efforts might explain why al- I gave you? My agent job, up gun

could did not know what in store for This is not the first ad 1 have mostten times Lebanese children wouldbe days like these. re-hired next year. Unionization was my seen more

as the would retreat. JD Muir, WLU- in the Cord that at to (under the of 13) were killedthan Is- The second concern I have is actu- make this impossible, job weekend-long laughs cruelty age

and with SU's VP: Affairs had several animals and I raeliciviliansof Hezbollahis not ally not with the article itself. It was be posted internally anyone University am disgusted. anyage.

will have first dibs. I at both Waterloo and Brant- to the Cord.-. Have free from guilt, but it is unconscionable fair and balanced in its presentation of "union seniority" meetings My question you

contend that the sole the involved. I would beoutofa jobforthenext two ford preparing all the Laurier ever seen a cat die? I have. to they were per- issues and the groups likely campuses

the conference. tried comfort he of crimes this would ofthe non-studentcan me. for I to my cat as petrators war during war. like to rebut some miscon- years, so a replace delegates

in fair Mr. students in I learned in those meetings that screamed agonyand lost all controlof Overall, the debate which ceptions I believe some of the Furthermore, especially my depart-

seeks cli- will have anoth- OUSA stands for the Ontario Under- his bodily functions, paralyzed by pain Fleming cannot exist in a have who were asked if student workers ment, unionization yet

mate where criticism ofthe Israeli state on students. Student Alliance and that after being poisoned. on campus should be unionized. For er negative impact Right graduate

influences the I the fear in his and heard equates to an attack on Judaism. all the benefits to an intramural team, OUSA greatly seven saw eyes I get from collectively now, sign up

low. If unionization schools in its membership (McMaster, the desperation in his scream as he bargaining with the university I ab- the cost is relatively

the Windsor, Waterloo, Brock, looked to me to help him. Jesse Freeston believe dues are takes place and are adjusted, Queen's, solutely my union wages de- mom's face when she will to cover the Western, and Laurier). Policies were I saw my worth it. Wage increases are set out in rates skyrocket wages

and voted on for the came back from the vet after he was our involved in the intramu- veloped, debated, collective agreement, and they are of everyone

- SEE PAGE 22 will have betterment of all students listed in the euthanized to end his LETTERS, not not rals Fewer students suffering. contingent on whether or my program. CORD Opinion 22 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8,2006 ■ THE WEEKLY

- FROM LETTERS, PAGE 21

Many helped with Mozart

In the article "Studentsexperience Mo-

I zart," was credited with being the sole

organizer and facilitator of Accessing

the Arts; however, the event would not

have been possible without the efforts

of Dr. Stephen Preece, the Laurier Spe-

cial Initiatives Fund,and the KWOpera.

Dr. Preece provided the guidance that

the was necessary to carry out event and

acted as a liaison with The KW Opera,

which graciously provided discounted

tickets at the orchestra level. As well,

the manythanks go to Special Initiatives

Fund, which ensured that the tickets

were available at an affordable price to

all those who attended. If students are

interested in more information about

Accessing the Arts at Laurier, or would

like to volunteer to help promote fu-

I ture events, would encourage them to

send an email to [email protected].

-Jason Shim

Veteran Pride

Seeing the new monument at Veterans'

Green has given me a better apprecia-

tion for our veterans. As the eleventh

hour on the eleventh day of the elev-

enth month approaches, Canadians

across the nation reflect on the men

and women who served our country

during wartime. Many actually ven-

tured into combat before their twenty-

first birthday; some didn't even get to

live that long. Their plans for the future

were as bright as anyone's today, but

Contributed Photo uni- many gave them up, leaving their

BIRTH OF A NEW MAN - This famous Salvador Dali painting represents man being born from the old world into the new. versity classes and jobs so they could

for and go and fight our great country

defend what we enjoy today. It's easy

to take for granted our current way of

life as well as our rights and freedoms.

So and please, wear a poppy pause

for of remembrance. Wheth- Apocalypse pending a moment

er they fought in the Great War or in the

War on Terrorism, we should remem-

Previous generations have left society with a plethora of environmental problems and a solution needs ber all the Canadians who served our

country and those who gave their lives.

be before civilization itself In their service and their to agreed upon our is destroyed, or, worse yet, destroys remembering

sacrifice, we recognize the freedomthey

that of the be resolution. problems our generation is go- come focusing on problem; can no fought to preserve.

ing to have to face: lack offossil fu- we can't fall intothat cowardly way But when could our society agree

Laanemets els; lack of clean, renewable water; of thinking. As rational beings, we upon anything? There are too many -Paul

focus the solution. of with global warming; mass production must on us, too many conflicting

ofall natural and the And shouldn't be able to ideals. There is a Not all inventions American JC MCLAREN our resources; why we "my-way-is-best-

LIFE AS ASOUNDTRACK rich richer while the fix ourselves and Hu- attitude to getting poor our planet? no-matter-what," our

first last. article man beings have society; you're either or It I took heart from Mr. Niles' on

and would this we've con- Americans. like know In initial two months of study conquered ac- seem, in way, I, mostAmericans, my And why shouldn't we be able here at WLU, I have greatly expand- complished things demnedourselves to death. and revere the idea that is America. to fix ourselves and our planet? Mr. that ed my already basic understand- in the past two Maybe the way our civilization However, Niles' suggestion

innovation ing of some major global issues Human beings have conquered hundred years that will crumble is not by a meteorite "American has given us

in and the history that brought them most of human- smashing into the earth, throwing nearly all the technologies we enjoy and accomplished things in the would not in homes" is I believe about. However, in doing so, I have ity never our planet into darkness; our misleading.

this stumbled across two hundred that most have dreamed an ice that covers The was invented in a very significant past years pos- age green pas- telephone

the town that and potentially dangerous realiza- sible. We can move tures with a kilometre of ice and country, in Brantford, of humanity could never dream rocket and that is WLU's satellite The tion: our generation is living in "the mountains, snow; not in an epidemic host to campus.

fast for the human television invented John Logie calmbefore the storm." possible. our race outside spreads too race was by

With like the to the we out not anAmerican. The refrigerator great appreciation, I'd atmosphere, quell. Maybe way go Beard,

with not an American. those - send the furthes is with but James Harrison, to thank all fabulous people get poorer to name a few. probes to reaches not guns a-blazing, by

— of and -Robert Laurie living in the generations before me. So I ask myself, what can I a our galaxy, communicate our inability to disarm, to accept

and — with — — the submission to idea You have left us with a functioning poor Laurier student doto help? people instantly on a good, just Letters with limited other side of the We in Policy: economy, mass communications, I am only one person world. are our inability to accept humility All letters to the editor must be signed bare and for our and limited resources; remarkable creatures; in the and to embrace the necessi- many gizmos gadgets knowledge and, and submitted with the author's name,

of this of life - without number,and entertainment needs and... oh how can I hope to change anything history our race, generation, ties to get on our student identification

Letters must be and telephone number. — this world? look our will have to be the Dasani-coated throats driving yeah a dancing plethora of en- in How can we to generation, email received by 12:00pmMonday via vironmental hazards caused a this snowball of destruction most remarkable of themall. our SUVs. by gas-guzzling or stop to [email protected] through

series of the size ofthe and roll- thread and it's to website at www.cordweekly.com. arrogant consumer coun- that's planet Humanity hangs by a Maybe our unwillingness our

Letters must not exceed 350 words. the frontline in this battle. submit better than tries running this beautiful ing down a mountainside? If a cou- we are to something planet edit The Cord reserves the right to any this flow needs will into the ple of us noble individuals jump in The only to reverse our own and wants that ground. way letter for brevity and clarity. Spelling and Cord of destruction for — be the end of us all; because, right will be corrected.The Did I leave anything out? Of its path, we'll still be crushed and is everyone grammar letter, reserves the right to reject any human — unless unite under course I did. the ball will on I see that's every being to use now, we can keep rolling: Cord in whole or in part.The reserves infor- that be There columns of one seems to are not enough only despair. every thought, every piece just cause, the right to not publish material that is

be in the of this to fall into this mation and resource avail- where we are heading. deemed to libelous or contraven- in entirety newspaperor It is way too easy every tion with theCord's Code of Ethics or able halt this in all the ones printed before it to trap. I'm not denying the titanic to growing menace. journalistic standards. that but will without consensus, there letters@cordweekly. com encompass the ever-growing sea of threat we face, no good Though Opinion The Cord Weekly ■ WednesdayNovember8,2006 23

the Simplifying leadership race

As the elections for the new leader of the Liberal draw party nearer, Kathryn Flynn takes a look at the four men leading the race

Justin Trudeau but that's this could matures, country ask for, but lacks in-mouth syndrome, Ignatieff. To the hot button issue of the environ- another column). the clout leader needs. be any governed by an academic would ment. Buzz topics aside, the candi- The field has fallen to four real As education be provincial minister, fascinating, but his speculative dates wasted time to differentiate

contenders with no first-ballot Gerard had a habits him into trouble their bids Kennedy strong rap- get even as leadership by harping on

KATHRYN FLYNN Bob Rae with heavyweights. port teachers and has a devot- the deliberative placed they acknowledge Harper. unites a like GOOD GIRL REVOLUTION Nothing group second in the Weekend Super to ed He has nature of His but following. championed governing. political a common enemy, lengthy criti- Michael hailed Ignatieff, as the foodbank initiatives in Toronto and career's shows itself in cisms of the youth Igna- governing party ought The Liberal leadership campaign frontrunner, followed Gerard has the least tieff's sound by political critique dog- inability to conquer to be saved for election season.

has only a few weeks ahead of it and Dion. his bid. track The Kennedy Stephane ging Despite a golden bytes. radio interview that The most troubling of this race's

with the now, leadership conven- that Rae's dismal turn association Speculations record, youth support landed him in hot water for calling issues is the nationhoodof Quebec.

tion on December 2 the would following as Ontario premier cost too and fifteen hours a week of French Israel's air-strike July 30 in Leba- One wonders what prompted Ig-

biennial convention. The end be party votes not a CBC "war-crime" many may true; non a natieff to say to himself that this is

is more signalled by colourful, vitri- poll demonstrated that he was the that Buzz topics aside, the candidates proved Ignati- a topic necessitating pursuit. Gain- and assertive olic language. There is likeliest to holdhis own against Ste- eff needs to learn ing Liberal support back in Quebec wasted time to differentiate their discussion willbe of who the even- Harper in the next election. It that the phen general may not be done handily; it would

demon- he tual prime minister, which seems would have more won't both- support leadership bids by harping on public have been part and parcel with the

strates the usualLiberal confidence behind him if Liberal MPs thought er to investigate wooing required of other departed unites like Harper. Nothing a group fromwould-be leadersofthe "natu- he could win. Like Liberal platform context. votes. Canadians did not vote Ste-

ral governing promises, it's a whatever-it- a common party." very enemy. The last leader- phen Harper in, they voted the The has this party seen leadership takes approach. debate ship began Liberals out —it's what we do here.

race as a time for renewal, to Dion is the man trying Stephane every lessons, a unilingual Liberal leader with a criticism of just that, with We'll do it again if the eventual Lib-

rebrand the electorate as a party prime minister to have next will not do and he's to have Rae former ought going accusing his roommate, eral leader can put the appropriate

can their faith in There which place again. to him, accounts for Paul to a of word The accept being possible king- Ignatieff, poor choice. locks on theirpolitical baggage and

havebeen no worship-worthy lead- Martin's surreptitious reinstitution maker with a in future made excellent but back prime post sparks media, get to every Liberals' prime

ers from the how- of him into cabinet after he tossed bounding ranks, cabinets. drownedout more issues important agenda item: power.

and dreams of the next Pierre Chretien's. has the ever, He intelligence Left is the most intriguing of the at hand such as the role of women

Trudeau are (perhaps until and to write the best in stayed ability policy candidates, dogged by foot-firmly- parliament, foreign policy and letters@cordweekly. com

Summer's over so dress accordingly

As the leaves colours and fall to the it's change ground, officially time to give up the t-shirts, shorts, and all things summer

of colour of perature, change the

leaves and the bareness ofthe trees

all has are signs that fall finally ar-

rived and a winter wonderland is

CHRISTINE SUIZA just around the corner. GREEK PHILOSOPHER If this is not enough proof for

then let ask this: you me you when

It's and the nightfall temperature was the last time you saw the sun?

from a of I bet if the drops high 11° C down to you you count amount

low of 4°C. You friend a and your of rainy or cloudy days, they out- are all bundled Your friend's number the up. sunny days within the

wearing layers of clothing - a thick month. Also take into account that sweatshirt and a vest. However, there have been days that we've you are not taking any chances. You seen snow fall to the ground. Were decide to bust out your winter coat you one ofthose people who joined and mittens. As both walk- the Facebook "I cried when you're group

home from ing dinner at a nearby it snowed on October 12"? If so, all

hear the restaurant, you someone say more reason to let go of sum-

"Excuse me." because mer, my friends, it looks

You around find that like well turn only to winter is on its way. the in front of Still don't believe me? tell person cutting you Okay, is a of have birds wearing pair shorts, a light me, you seen any sit- sweatshirt and socks that If have are paired ting on a tree lately? you to with sandals. You and your friend think about this for more than 30

and what does that tell stop silently your mouths drop seconds, you? as let this haven't you person pass through. Chances are you really seen

You're both stunned and silent — any. and because not pairing socks and If you have, you probably saw a sandals is one of the biggest fash- flock ofthem flying in a V-formation ion faux down south soak pas. You both can't stand all migrating to up it break from the Sunshine anymore so you the silence some sun State Contributed Photo and I'm kind of yell: "Dude, summer's over, let of Florida. I know jeal- LET GO - Summer is officially over when the leaves start falling, so give up the flip flops. it birds go!" ous that the are going to a

the that This is true since winter is just warm place. But reality is around the here Canada where all or card stores such as Hallmark or that corner, and it amazes we live in daylight savings was two week- seasons to come, but try making

me will four exist — Carlton will them ends This is that you have these die- seasons spring, sum- Cards, you see ago. usually a plus since the best of this upcoming winter hard fans still fall of winter. Christmas ornaments we an extra hour but it's refusing to believe mer, and, course, displaying gained an season. Before you know it, sum- that is The If the weather and and other Christmas decorations winter is will be around the summer really over. changes co- as indication that fast ap- mer just corner first lourful for this winter season. The and willbe able flaunt day of fall was September 23, leaves falling from trees they prepare proaching. days are now short- again you to

take the of and the which was over month isn't for a Since we are into er are To the all of summer and a ago. Also, enough proof you, early days nights longer. your gear enjoy take of the mallswill start diehard fans of it's under- fun a good look at the colour of good look at the window displays November, soon summer, some in the sun. Besides, who the leaves. malls. their Christmas music. To standable that will the time summer What colour are they? the stores in the playing your allegiance knows, by comes,

do see? You will see in the season holi- forever be to summer season. Un- find Definitely not green, the colour of What you officially ring you might yourself protesting

coordi- will find it's time bid for winter leave. grass. turtlenecks or sweatshirts days, many you yourself fortunately, to summer never to

be farewell and You see nated with and winter coats "Tis' the season to to the winter red, orange, yellow and pants singing, jolly, try enjoy brown of fa-la-la-la-la-la-la." wonderlandthat is ar- leaves —most of which have over top them, and a scarf to ac- expected to

the dead that rive in a weeks. already fallen from the trees. But cent the model styles on the man- Perhaps giveaway couple

come the tem- Even if into summer is over is the fact There will be more summer com on now; drop in nequins. you go gift officially letters@cordweekly. 24 ■ WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Opinion

Tap water is likely

better than bottled

Bottled water's appeal is little more than clever marketing and could actually be eliminating important minerals in its filtering process

Ontario chemical The bottled legislation, 78 marketing behind wa-

contaminantsmust be tested for. ter has caused Canadian consump-

cities tion than double in the However, many place to more

their five have stronger regulations on water past years. Consumers

JEREMY TREMBLAY testing. In Toronto, over 300 chemi- beenconvinced that they're buying ON THE VERGE cal contaminants are tested for in something they're not.

approximately 70,000 bacteriologi- The bottled water industry takes

Over the cal and sells it past decade, the botded tests a year. water to consumers as water industry has exploded in Most municipal water has some water, but at a much higher price.

Canada. billion li- mineral It's In fact, over 1.9 content, helping to con- up to consumers to let these

of botded Cana- tribute needs. Brad Wal- know that won't tres water were in to dietary companies they

da last year. The industry rushed to lace, an Alberta water bottler, has pay for what's already theirs. fill consumers' desire for that bottled the rather than water, up pointed out many wa- Turn tap twist a

17percent from theyear before. ters have had most of their min- cap.

Consumers are happy to pay a eral content removed, reducing the

for water that is mineral intake of those who premium cleaner, con- Sydney Helland

safer and than what bottled DAMN BOTTLE KIDS - Ditch the bottle and hit the tap. better-tasting sume water exclusively. letters@cordweekly. com

pours from the tap. Or, at least, for water that makes those claims.

Bottled water is more expensive, is subject to less regulation, and in

inferior many cases, tastes to tap GET AHEAD water. It's time consumers say no to the marketing schemes and turn

botde. away from the

In 1999, an American study con-

cluded that botded water was be-

tween 240 and 10,000 times more

expensive than tap water. On cam-

millilitre botdeof pus, a 591 Dasani

costs $1.50. That works out to $2.54 BE INDISPENSABLE

per litre, nearly three times the

of litre of price a gas.

A botde of Dasani is consider-

ably cheaper to produce than a litre

of isn't gas. It pumped from below

ground halfway around the world

and shipped here; Dasani is bottled

in Brampton (and Calgary), where

municipal tap water is taken, pro- EARN MORE

cessed through reverse osmosis

and thenre-mineralized.

Petrochemical, mining and log-

industries all for ging pay royalties PROFESSION extracting resources. Unlike these other resource industries, botded water for companies pay nothing the water take. Those that ppßpQlpl they use municipal water pay the regu- lar rate, while those botding from natural sources may pay nothing at all. The bottled water industry is GLOBAL not as safe as consumers are led to believe. A recent study released by the Sierra Legal Defense Fund

concluded that tap water in some

Canadian cities be not EXCEPTIONAL as ENHANCED may just

good as, but better, than bottled water. Randy Christensen, author of "Waterproof 2: Canada's Drink- ing Water Report Card" told CTV:

"We found that Health Canada is effectively letting the industry regu- late itself."

Another concern Christensen's

that of study brings up is packag-

made of ing. Most water botdes are athinplastic containing a chemical known as bisphenol A. Scientists

that this chemical transfer say can into the water, particularly if the botded water is exposed to heat and/or light. W WW.C PPCAREE R. C A

In Canada's municipalities, wa- ter must be tested rigorously for specified contaminants, and all test results must be madepublic. Under