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Volume 42 Issue 22 Wednesday February 5 2003 www.wlusp.com

The choice is Football Coach

'em yours to make hangs up

Zmich's temporary replace- Colin Duffett ment as head coach is defensive

coordinator Gary Jeffries. Jeffries

"Out with the old and in the with in was charge of the Laurier squad

the new?" "Enough's enough and in 2002 while Rick Zmich took

for it is time a change?" "Change part in the WLUSA strike in the

is good?" None ot* these cliches fall.

fit the bill for former seem to Jeffries is no stranger to Laurier.

Laurier Head Coach and Jeffries is an alumnus of Laurier, Offensive Coordinator Rich graduating in 1972 at which time

Zmich's resignation on Friday. he began working for Laurier in

Instead what have here is the football we program as an assis-

shock. Coach Zmich's resignation tant football coach and eventually has left within many the athletic as a men's and women's basket-

a little bit ball coach. community surprised by Jeffries has spent 16 his sudden decision. OUA seasons as Laurier's defensive

(Ontario all- coordinator and in University Athletics) the process

star linebacker Rohan Thompson organizing six different CIAU

said that he was number one defens- Stefan Sereda that he Presidential candidates Dan "upset es. Ryan Toge], Lindsay Markle, TudorCostache and Herman answer students' questions at Monday's Open Forum. Little debate took place withmuch agreement amongst the candidate*.. (Zmich) is gone." For rookie run-

Zmich had been the ning back Derek

Stefan Sereda should not vote for the other but can- candidates, I would love to linebacker's head Medler the change didates. the talk Meeting requirements to you later." Candidate Dan coach for the five in coaches isn't real-

four candi- of the Code of the Watching presidential Conduct, run- Herman noted "It is the students' that of years Thompson ly much a change dates debate was as unset- ners the hardly dodged question, or job to decide who to vote for.. .it's has attended Laurier. at all. Jeffries

as watching the breakup of advocated themselves. The clos- tling not our job to slander each other." Rohan Thompson's coached all but the The Beatles. In this fact, year's Fellow contender Tudor first three of comments seem to games forums had less More coach Gary Jeffries open hostility on the election: Costache stated that students Interim the football be par for the course season. than the Edwards/Watts blood- BOD candidates 2 should for him about speak Pg. vote based on how for many of the per- When asked baths of old. Should we care? 5 different he from the really Pg. is other can- sonnel involved "in the football his thoughts on Jeffries appoint- The mudslinging was kept to a Interviews with didates. Costache noted that he is and Laurier Athletics. to interim head coach program ment minimum at the Brantford and Presidential candidates 8 Medler "He's already like Pg. "militant," and represents change Head of Athletics and replied, Waterloo Presidential Open rather coach than maintaining the status Recreation Peter Baxter said that a head to me." Forums. The four candidates the quo. the coaches decision to pack up Jeffries has been given

faced off at Laurier's Brantford est came to confidence the football anyone giving a and leave was completely to run pro-

Campus on 29 and January again straight answer was Zmich's and the Athletics Lindsay went on to endlessly gram by Department. in the Concourse on 3. February Markle, who told the concerned praise Zmich's contribution to the One of the biggest challenges for the Though candidates were student "I can't slander the football and at the moment other (Continued on page 3) Laurier program Jeffries is putting

questioned on a of range issues community. together a new from the double Zmich head staff. Rick accommodating was coaching

cohort to increasing communica- the coach for a total of Zmich isn't only tion with Laurier the Brantford, nine seasons ending coach to leave the

candidates refused to feud pub- with record of this up a program year.

licly, as insisted by the Elections - - 42 28 1 which Running backs Code of Conduct. This lack of translates to a 0.591 coach Maki Katsubi behaviour insulting even inspired coach winning percentage. and receivers one attendance person in to com- Rick's Zmich's foot- Al Annonech.

ment "I feel there has not been ball credentials are Over the com- and ask enough finger-pointing," coach Rick Zmich outstanding and Former ing weeks, a selec- the question of why students for the numerous. tion process

His accomplishments include new permanent head coach will

two Hec Crighton Award nomina- be taking place. When asked

Inside tions, a Hec Crighton Award, the whether Jeffries will be considered Frank Tindall Award for the CIAU for the head coaching position

coach of the and with year, two trips to Baxter "Definitely!" News replied 2 the Vanier in Cup (one as a player citing that the players "would go Opinion 5 1982 and one as offensive coordi- through the wall for Coach Presidential Interviews 8 nator in 1991). Jeffries." Business 11 j Rick's Zmich told his players the size of some Student Considering Life 12

in his meeting with them that it of the offensive I'm sure International linemen, 14

was time for him to move on and that can be arranged if necessary. Sports 17

that change for him was a good Entertainment • 20

thing. Zmich was Arts Unfortunately, 22 This enthused couple dances together at the LGBTTQ Pride Prom held unable for comment. Classifieds ?•* this Friday at the Walper past Terrace Hotel. Full story on page 13. 2 News Wednesday February 5 2Q(fl

BOD bickers before ballots

Prentice resumed his attempt at

elected Stefan Sereda holding our officials

accountable, asking about this

Thirty-three Board of Directors very invisibility. On the other

candidates went to the Concourse on hand, such as Michael

Monday, 15 of them will be elect- Morris and Michael Borrelli leant ed office. Tissue sales the C- their support to to at "transparent gov- ernment." Spot may skyrocket on Thursday Similarly, nominee when the majority of these candi- Greg Smith remarked "directors

shouldn't dates take a sad walk home. act as directors...they

The Waterloo Open Forums should act as student advocates."

10:30 2:10 Smith's LAND were held from to on PIRG running

but of Borrelli and Febraury 3 only one group mates Anthony electoral BOD candidates were Piscitelli displayed their own visi- given a chance to speak. Though bility by presenting a number of

nomi- the Students' Union BOD postcards and a petition with 400

allowed to introduce to the nees were signatures crowd. The intent

well and advocate themselves as of these documents is to lobby the Waterloo as answer audience questions, MP and Minister of

Student Publications Board was Education Elizabeth Witmer for

Stef-Dawg Sereda cut off. more funding to WLU. WLUSU BOD candidate Anthony Piscitelli displays postcards lobbies for increased funding. WLUSU Originally, the first 1 7 Later on in the forum, the

most issue was McKay's desire to develop student what their BOD candidates were supposed important election, proudest Women Fostering Leadership

followed since Laurier's student at the Brantford cam- moments directors the to start the discussion, by "growth" government as were. group stepped up to micro- will acclaimed WLUSP President population approach 10,000 pus. Pottinger noted the two sidewalks phone to berate Myles Wilson for

and the four next Mark addressed Hostilities rose after the candi- that his work director had he made Laura Jardine presi- year. Teeple as a comment to a friend

all the Minimum Distance dates introduced as Pike stated dential runners. This went themselves, placed on campus. regarding "sexist" characteristics

members of the according to plan, but Chief Separation Bylaw that is creating Hiring Committee that he was "more proud we've of the MFL. Wilson stated that he

crisis for attacked Waintman for done Returning Officer Vic Truong an off-campus housing a com- a great job as a whole," to holds all people to be equal,

to a halt students. Meanwhile, ment she had made the dissatisfaction. called the proceedings "super- regarding Prentice's Prentice regardless of their sex. He did not involved" of volunteers. later demanded after the next batch of WLUSU runner Jessica hiring policy a specific answer deny that he made the comment

the Waintman assailed WLUSU's arms to his from which and the BOD candidates. As a result, Waintman, crossed, argued question Pike, apologized to group and

of the with her She Pike denied him. the student four acclaimed Student posting "ratemyprofs" pro- accusers. summa- body.

rized her that when Publications Directors were fessor evaluations, touching on platform by noting Squabbling continued Many of the students directing

BOD unable to field questions from the another major topic of student she is willing to take a stand at the next batch of candidates questions took a stance similar to

audience. interest at WLU. Board meetings. were introduced. Some of the candidate Thomas Thompson,

less-considered Director of the Year for nominees directly attacked wh"6 stated "what's in The first group of BOD candi- Some issues Former important

2002 asked WLUSU's Board for the that dates had varying issues that they were raised as well, such as Sterling Prentice cur- current being next year is someone is

wished address Aziz's rent BOD members Andrew Pike "invisible," to the dismay of cur- to stand with to as top priorities. Connolly plan to support willing up integrity."

Nominee Colin Shonk felt that the varsity athletics and James and Sanjay Pottinger, up for re- rent candidates up for re-election.

Tuition deregulation becomes an issue for BBAs

and teacher/student their but would already begun investigating the thusly for the remaining three class size into program, they

of the busi- Western increases its tuition there is some basis for also be paying disproportionately Bryn Boyce prospects deregulating years. ratios, argu-

of ment that Business is in dire need more into the university ness program. Their specific task drastically in the final two years general

these trends. when to other non- Who wants to be a millionaire? is to determine whether this their of to compared program to a suffocating funding quell

Well still break will allow their Others believe that the simple Business students. yon might only deregulation process $14,000, making program from these even it follow dreams "for the desired level in of tuition will not Apart just financial you your of educa- the most expensive one the deregulation

benefit the students. taboos there is still some skepti- through Laurier's Business or tional quality." country. adequately

cism to whether this Science As a root As it stands, tuition as injection Computer program. Unzipped, question Straight up. Queens every payment will make tuition and arises: Will be into the rates creep up up, Laurier Business Commerce, 4 years, approximate- at WLU automatically gets split program

more students are them- able to Western's Business Out of 30% is Laurier a competitive many finding keep a strong enough pro- ly $29,000. up. every payment, The market forces that selves victim to market forces. with other into a bur- choice. gram to keep pace Program, 4 years, approximately immediately siphoned

have moved universities to Tuition means of business in the fund that then distributed dereg- jumps by dereg- programs $36,000. Laurier's BBA, 4 years, sary gets ulate and with the ulation would hit Business and province? $16,200. throughout the student body keep up com-

science students hard. student member financial need alone. have also Laurier Computer Ben Durrer, a So with Queen's and Western based on petition given in The of the some breathing room it's issue tuition increases of the committee, explains that pumping considerably more For business students, regu-

and have the has their facul- divided lated niche. deregulation a profound currently BBA program money into Business remaining 70% is again.

the sent into their Laurier's current $16,000 pro- effect on competitive quality over 100 students with a 90% ties, many believe that the Laurier One portion is pro- students and of all This statistic will behind fail to direct to the uni- has wide to accessibility university average or higher. program lag and gram as funding gram appeal

but in the in the students. This in This is to the exorbitant programs most directly places program a category attract big grade versity general. portion unwilling pay

these such would like be of the overall fees of Laurier's competi- high-demand programs occupied by deregulated camp to see Laurier's expected to 35% major "Laurier Richard business in second annual but is still tion. to Durrer, since they are the only ones sub- giants like Western's Ivey program, year tuition payment According Business to School of and and increase the cost to under the administra- is the best ject deregulation. Other pro- Business Queen's beyond, review by regulated

from Commerce and tion. So each business student school in the Durrer grams are protected deregu- program. support new growth develop- province." should lation by provincial legislation. The difference comes down to ment. only sees a guaranteed 35% of feels that deregulation pro-

Both Laurier have extorts a This tuition increase would their tuition into their Laurier's BBA program programs prices right now. Queen's go go directly ceed,

to would for spot been charged with the task of standard $4,500 in tuition from fancy new enhancements faculty, the rest being distributed begin "fighting top with the of their bloods while Western inside the Business the the in the class" investigating prospect young program. throughout university at deregulated lose its of and Some administration's discretion. and Western and deregulation, the findings grabs $4,000 in years one possible improvements Queen's include smaller class niche foothold. which will be presented to Board two. By contrast, Laurier snags sizes, a new This raises some questions and this with head. Sounds business website and information about because So while the committee of Governors summer a $4,050 per compet- deregulation

of Governors investi- decision expected in time for fall itive right? Well don't transfer just centre, course trips into the field Business students would see their the Board the of deregulation, 2004. yet, universities are not permitted and especially more comprehen- overall tuition rise but from that gate prospect with bated which under to their first tuition sive of the increase see 35% of that the students wait A group operates deregulate year development Co-op only need to their direct- breath to see whether they the Dean of Business, Dr. Scott rates. program. money help program

The tuition in the In lieu of the scandal another or ask their parents Carson called the "Ad hoc jumps upper 8U383 ly- get job

to their house. Committee to Examine Business years. Queen's ups the ante to an that may set new and detrimental The bottom line? Deregulation mortgage

has of and continues standards in the areas of would see the biz kids more Program Tuition Levels," average $8,184 faculty pay Wednesday February 5 2003 News 3

Pray to somebody Presidents debate

in from cover) Union and deemed and have had creating a new, larger room (continued "insulting" by assertive, a place at Delveen Garsi one of the new if the student him account- the table in buildings holding bargaining June to pre-

demand increases. The candidate himself able. When asked presented if he had vent the labour action from occur-

for in busi- which him Kneeling prayer your There have been requests for as friendly, helped to changed his perspective, ring. Vogel felt that current Union

ethics class or East of lockers that each faith his of militant Costache's and President ness facing a set explain position answer was mixed, Andy Pushalik did a

Willison whatever and his most he noted that the still towards Mecca on group can use to store action recent posters. Union is "too good job of representing students, be made Tudor these bureaucratic." Field may soon an articles they may need for proudly displayed though he felt that "increased

obsolete and well bookshelf for which bear Che Guevera's The candidates hesitated unnecessary prac- prayer, as as a posters to awareness" of the issues surround-

tice on students a small Access to the likeness and the answer the strike campus. Giving library. slogan a question on raising ing was necessary. also with that "Revolution with a space to pray may cut room is gained a key starts one man." awareness of the Brantford cam- To the comic reception of

down ceremonies in be obtained the Costache that his the Similar acclaimed on religious can through explained pus at main campus. many, recently

the but located for the Concourse, probably not Chaplin's secretary vision WLUSU is "a more concerns were brought up at Executive Vice-President:

beside Health vocal and Students' debate in Brantford. on overcrowding. Services. assertive Eventually University Affairs Meighan

After of "It's Union." This contrasted Markle the and the asked two years meetings, very exciting to finally Markle, stepped to fore, Doherty the candidates

discussions and have Rob who "I'm because other candidates followed debates, Laurier this", says Weissner, a said, running suit "What's my job?" All were able to

has a multi-faith Master's student students care...students have lot with solutions. describe finally prayer going through a varying Doherty's position to a

renovated the of this These room. A storage Chaplain's program. "We power on campus." A retrospective challenge was certain extent, with Markle provid-

the room is located have worked hard for this and I sentiments echoed nominee issued which referred the nomi- detailed space, ing a summary. Doherty's

the Peter and it stu- comment between Art's believe that will benefit all Herman's on the large nees back to the WLUSA strike. In concern was whether or not the

Permanent for dents the Waterloo buildings. signs on campus". Weissner, turnout at Open response to WLUSU's neutrality candidates were "well- the still with of other students of "This the room are being created, a group Forum: is a really important over issue, Costache offered researched."

but have been has been temporary ones various faiths, dedicat- step in securing Laurier's future." that he thought "the whole thing Despite the rather large turnout

ed Since the candidates offered shame." Herman seemed put up. to getting a prayer room on was a to at the event, some students came

The and a small little overt debate stan- that the neutral little Chaplains campus. regarding agree, noting away feeling that there was

of multi-faith students "When dard issues such did group I came here, I was as responsible stance not represent student adversarial content to the debate.

have been this find that there students the in working on proj- surprised to was growth, challenged complaints. As one student attendance, eco-

for There and ect nearly two years. no prayer room," says Zeina runners, at some points out- Though Markle did not deride nomics major Eden Orbach, com-

have been obstacles fourth attacked them. the neutral she felt that mented: "Weak!" many pre- Askar, a year biology stu- right Ryan Vogel, stance, venting their goal; the main dent. "I was so surprised who is running on a triple-pronged WLUSU should have been more

and because knew lots of volun- delays being money proving I people platform as an employee,

demand Once to teer a for the room. that had nowhere pray, so and volunteer manager for the

the school agreed to provide a there is obviously a great Students' Union, was asked to room, discussions with various demand for it". The room can explain his "fight the administra-

faiths for what each accommodate rhetoric began group approximately tion" by Sterling Prentice.

in 20-25 needed and didn't need the people for prayers or When Vogel failed to offer

room. meetings. Prentice what the former WLUSU

The still The felt Chaplains are taking grand opening of the Director was a satisfactory

from each faith has requests group room been set for Thursday, response, Costache stepped up to

for that need 13 anything they may February at 1:30, with free explain his own similar rhetoric.

the faiths or want in room. So far refreshments as well as several Prentice told Costache that he did

consulted include: booths Islam, describing various faiths. not have to answer for Vogel.

Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, Questions or comments can be Costache himself was attacked

and Buddhism. directed to Rob Weissner at over the platform he drafted when

The room, although carpet- [email protected] or he ran for the BOD in last year's

is still under ed, construction, Chaplain Johnathon Schmit. All election, a platform which advo-

and there are rumors of are welcome to attend. cated Students' PET perhaps dismantling the SHOP

Bag O' Crime BOYS?

BUY, SELL &TRADE was found. MISCHIEF THU JAN 30/03 -

THEFT UNDER $5000 1830- FRI JAN 31/03 DVDs The Beat Goes On your used CDs & at 1930 HRS MON 27/03 JAN THEFT UNDER $5000 TUE Person(s) unknown broke a gate A Waterloo Hall resident - WED 20 and also College JAN 28/03 JAN 29/03 arm at lot damaged that his reported computer and A Little Houise resident reported the mechanism. palm pilot had been stolen. the theft of his lap top computer. I X'lfl MISCHIEF 0200-0300 HRS V-A JfC &

" MISCHIEF 0400-0510 HRS POSSESSION OF DRUGS 0051 SAT FEB 01/03 ' I •

~ MON JAN 27/03 FRI 31/03 HRS JAN Person(s) unknown broke a win- 2 W" 1 Person(s) unknown smashed a Two non WLU males were dow in Little House.

front window at 232 King. observed smoking marijuana in

the Nichols Centre Quad. A IMPAIRED DRIVING 0316 HRS

MISCHIEF SUN - small of JAN 26/02 quantity marijuana was SAT FEB 01/03

MON JAN 27/03 seized : and turned over to A WLU student attempted to i unknown Person(s) wrote some Regional Police, The two indi- drive his vehicle from lot 6 but

graffiti outside rooms P2117 & viduals also were issued with was prevented from doing so. P2199 in the Peters Building. trespass notices. The matter will be forwarded to

the Judicial Affairs Council.

THEFT UNDER $5000 1730- SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICK-

1745 HRS TUE 28/03 ING 0200 HRS FRI JAN JAN 31/03 MISCHIEF SAT FEB 01/03 - A WLU student the theft reported Officers observed what appeared SUN FEB 02/03 of her wallet the at Library when to be a drug purchase in unknown kicked progress Person(s) over a she left it unattended for a short in the Nichols Centre standard in the Quad. light area of lot time. One non WLU male was arrest- 13.

ed and a small quantity of hash is

FIRE DEPT RESPONSE 0340 seized. A small was quantity of a HRS WED 29/03 JAN white powdery substance was

Waterloo Fire to Dept responded also located at the scene. The alarm an at Bouckaert Hall. The individual and the drugs were

cause of the alarm was a faulty turned over to Regional Police.

detector. No sign of smoke or fire 4 Opinion Wednesday February 5 2003

The Culture of Fear The Cord Weekly

The tie that binds since 1926 the world that with simultaneously around into agreeing U.S. foreign policy.

cared that the Take his recent State of the few realized or govern- Union A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication Brandon Currie ment and manufacturers were Address, "Imagine those 19 Third Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre weapons [9/11] With shrewd hijackers...this time armed 75 University Avenue West, reaping enormous profits. by Saddam

the convinced Hussein. It would take one Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 efficiency, public was vial, one

(519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 that the communists were plotting to canister...to bring a day of horror like

Fax: 883-0873 the world. none we have ever known." All of (519) take over this to (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 Advertising: Never mind the fact that the world's ensure that his buddies in the pharma- www.wlusp.com two largest communist nations, the ceutical and defence lobby will face lit- e-mail: cord@wlusp com_ hated each tle I USSR and China, other; public opposition to project

wanted to be much 'Bioshield,' which sounds America defended, more like a whore" "You make me sound like some sort of smiling and bad Shore than to the delight of military lobbyists Pauly sequel a national The Jenn - JenniferAsselin, Smiling defence the politicians who are their clients. project. International Editor Cold In America's insatiable But then the War was over. appetite for

needed 'ism' Bush and Eo.ijori.4l Board America a new to fight, or 'defending' itself, company

face it's at the else the would not their misconstrue the fact Let's it: not easy being top public support deliberately that

order. hard earned channelled like Saddam Hussein the Editor-in-Chief Christine Cherry of the world's political pecking money being tyrants pose

the coffers of Lockheed-Martin and most to their Assignment Editor Caitlin Howlett For the 'Stupid White Men' who are at into danger own people, not

the of world's On the America. In concert with the Production Manager Wilbur McLean reigns economic order, McDonnell-Douglas. tragic day govern-

of U.S. the News Editors Stefan Sereda fear is what placed them there, and fear September 11 2001, corpora- ment, corporate-controlled media have become Bryn Boyce is what will keep them in control. tions and the American Government experts at making the

For who has Michael written a blank for fear- world out to be a to Opinion Editor Regan P. Watts anyone seen were cheque terrifying place live been International Editor Brandon Currie Moore's 'Bowling for Columbine' or mongering that they have cashing in, creating a society wrought with inse-

in and EntertainmentEditor Melissa allen read Barry Glassner's 'The Culture of ever since. curity anxiety.

know what about. has from this And the and Sports Editors Kristen Lipscombe Fear,' you I'm talking Nobody profited as corporations politicians

Bush. his there with the latest Colin Duffett Allow me to briefly explain, starting much as President To speech- are right products to

of he has alleviate the fear. the and Business Editor Jennifer Wilder from the arguable point American writer's credit, spun 9/11 into a Buy handgun

and of the Features Editor Jeff Latosik economic hegemony: the end of WWII. global struggle between good evil, state art security system to keep

of of Bush's Student Life Editor Jennifer Asselin In the first three decades the post-war ushering in an era neo-McCarthyism your family safe; support war

to safe. Arts Editor Siobhan Bhagwat era, fear of communism and the loss of that virtually guarantees political preser- against Iraq keep America

profits led to American interventions vation. With striking resemblance to the As Marilyn Manson simply stated,

of fear and throughout developing countries in the Cold War, he has created a dichotomy "It's a cycle consumption," a

Staff make the world "safe between and identified the that can be used for and Cord name of fighting to good evil, cycle political

for 'other' the and the economic democracy." as enemy, exploited profit; keeping people glued

'other' threaten the be abhorred the Classified Coordinator Kristen Howard While Vietnam was a significant to American people. to CNN waiting to by

the What's Bush latest increased mili- Production Assistants Joanna Lau stumbling block, American military worse, speechwriter's tragedy, supporting

had the world safe have followed former Senator or SUV's to reas- Natalia Swifrczynska Amy Mallett great success making Joe tary spending, buying themselves control Paul Jarrett Carol Rich for American business, expanding mar- McCarthy's Cold War paradigm of scar- sure that they have

of the into stat- and in world that is to Rebecca Toombs Carly Beath kets in virtually every corner ing people compliance, clearly power a designed

how did with that "You're either with them into submission. Copy Editors Debra Siemens globe. But they get away ing us, or you're frighten

Amanda Elliott Sarah Friesen it? with the terrorists."

Amy Rogers Dianne Tennen The simple answer is that the Bush's regime has used economic in this editorial those of the rhetoric The opinions expressed are Tara Koshowski Kim Brown American was so scared that and absurd to intimi- public leverage author and do not necessarily reflect those ofThe Cord

the editorial WLUSP WLU. Photo Manager Matt Benassi communist revolutions would occur date entire nations as well as individuals Staff, board, or

Circulation and File Manager Wayne Money

Advertising Manager Angela Foster

Ad Production Manager Elisabeth Oliveira

Ad Production Assistants "Group It!" Wilker LETTERS

Mikel Sala KamAthwal

Quitter Juliah Thrift

their application-writing and interview Don't call me crazy

Hiring Misconceptions? skills. We do this through workshops, of behaviour-based Thank Latosik for his article, the availability you to Jeff

This letter the well the about Editor of the Week is in regards to numerous interviewing flyers, as as Misconceptions depression.

for mock is Regan P. Watts statements made about WLUSU's hir- opportunity to sign up a inter- Depression an especially important

address in the Laurier ing practices in this year's election. view (brand new this year). issue to commu- condition for Cowmmwrnm of these untrue. These allow to the as it is a common Many statements are programs us help nity very

students at Laurier the of It is absolutely ken iorndban y. I- Ba'aß: a The exists that a attain people university age. ia ' ma;m > ma. ::: n . perception holding positions

:'■- anal.. si kahe -ABm. ;k n an,a 'Bi ai ; |m Ha a.xa them essential that it be to attention position in WLUSU is based on who they are seeking, by educating brought Meliixb C. rx.kbuna Joseph rany.;. Rory Nissan, Aalam VVaugh, rather with the and the evalua- so that the and misconceptions you know, than, your own mer- hiring process stigmas Mareos Moides, Mam Blerm'aan. Dan Sennet imhn Bharpra And- mentioned eliminated. its. This is not the case. tion as well as help them use that Jeff are ■ nvem. ID mAa !. Be: Be;.; lea Ma nAn;a mar;; a Varna , simply WLUSU method,

-•: a: I- disor- mnßnA apt TlnMa . . ; • -aMm, i In na i amA a: their relevant and there are similar poses behavioural-based questions to most applicable However, many

a i- - ' sha- I am But -Be- . u.t.- von a : -a , suf- evaluate candidates for positions both experiences for the position. The ders that are far too often ignored. I B;.m; m lilrdnie a mA- ■■ a,y. am-a.B nam /via' aaao a. a evolved fer from disorder, also known M '■ on the and in the interview. has a deal in a , humia Baa;; m la: aS-. - : a.aoen john ■ Aiß<; •la application Department great bipolar

\< !■ ha: lam: a : Bip nan Ia : me. AoAna BA,; em-.. a;; a» a; i aa'-.'. This evaluation method has been bro- the three of and a disease caused years its existence I am as manic-depression; i;;: Sin,(is la,'. a ha: ■=_>: - :aa home, U-fa RCVC, BamA .. Ben & jam 'a- ken down that confident that it will continue chemical imbalance in the brain into the several areas to by a ilia other joiaa" 3, Huahes la: he mistori.nnateerror in i:Detenienr last that is also often overlooked. Beina C sonk BVhem he!! must be in order for an to to for the needs of stu- too \avek, Paid) lor y pan at man, - inf. am y> a.B, met, applicant improve provide

;i .n 18. 1- aa -Aa B I•r - jeai Bac Me I johtve -a h: Map. a part I ni; be successful. Every candidate is dents. Although depression is large -okMn MoA! MArkA Ems liaaasi; aa a'-.a'' aijihl. a: na of A If do about it is only the half marked on the same criteria. Hiring you have any questions of bipolar disorder, Imcarsse have reimal; Maiailie vol: remind mo aa anan lar i tome. half mania. Mania is need Dal Committee is in WLUSU's or would it. The other is Mum & I Baal KatnnaMß • I am hare ir'you me,. Rreai.on. representative present hiring practices,

Ba-enai for Amex io: rnv last oisii! aaj, Scaahabar ik tor rnimmea mB all volunteer and like for mock decreased need my WLUSU interviews, to sign up a interview, I characterized by Miiloi to? the endless iaupßs, Biar:a Ira hemp mv valentine, talka- acts as an unbiased that would you to come to the racing thoughts, extreme imlieo spokesperson encourage sleep, KosenßAß ■■ SAnh v Bupa :■■ '0B vxhhani . nnd r i m.A- Offices and ask and inflated self-esteem, ensures fair and equitable hiring prac- WLUSU questions. tiveness,

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in of fabulous claims I'm But... degrees hopes having a everyone it is. Sorry not That's career. It's just Laurier either. all It's a given that any changes that occur

Queens, ÜBC, Trent, Waterloo, or any in how Laurier is run will affect everyone to

other school really is. some degree but should I really be so con-

Frosh Week of first we cerned, to Should I really care? During my year, as so many seem be, when I to in to were constantly encouraged "join the have better things worry about like my

fun and into the get studies, budgeting money, Laurier spirit." I left the first and personal relation- "During Frosh Week of Like I said, election time has come once pep rally within 20 min- ships? first think "Should vowed my year, we were again, and I can't help but I utes and never to Until I can be shown that

know have another felt really care?" I I'm supposed to go to one. It constantly encouraged Laurier is something to

in school but I'm here to like school all to in the and boast about and pride my only get high over "join fun recom-

education. the and if had mend it an Really, only reason I again I really no get into the Laurier to everyone con- chose for the for school back think to come to Laurier was pride my sidering university, I spirit." I left the first but that would I'll with Anthropology program, now I've then, why I sud- just go on my within 20 pep rally switched to another what's need attend program, keep- denly develop a to everyday life, my minutes." in ing me here that I wouldn't be able to find "get into the school spirit" classes those people Melinda Cockbum anywhere else? now? filled buildings, and contin-

here is I've met a lot of really nice people Laurier a nice place and KW feels a ue to just not care whether or not we have

and best friend couldn't lot like home but I'll bet clocks the walls. a I imagine being anyone any enough on

This but don't the difference of that I'd be able the Election time has come once again. without, I really see amount money to get

be about "the between this school the education else. I'm article is not going to politics, or next. Granted, same anywhere not say-

of candi- have small class and that don't the issues", or the platforms various we sizes a pretty good ing I appreciate opportunity

been dates, so to anyone who is groaning, just faculty but quite honestly, all I can see I've given by being admitted to this

Those off and when I think of Laurier is bunch of build- school but I'm still convinced after all stop. topics piss me give me a not

talk about them. filled with this time that Laurier is the a headache so I refuse to ings people trying to get various wonderful place

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and talk about how sad and

I was ashamed and frustrated that jJjrjJj apparently "depressed" they are, J£) g- stabiliz- I must depend on mood are actually

such Lithium be normal. that ers as to depressed. Sometimes may

be but of the - While it is an ongoing struggle, I true, a good portion VP: Finance & Administration $8000

am fortunate enough to have time these people are just look-

friends and a for attention and all supportive loving ing annoying Cord Editor-in-Chief - $15000 family. they encounter.

Loving support is ultimately Those who are truly sad - or Editor-in-Chief what dare - do not Keystone everyone needs, especially I say depressed say

when someone is dealing with a word about how they feel. Editor-in-Chief a have been Bluprint depression, bipolar disorder, or They may in therapy j illness. These diseases for the last four been any must years, on

be viewed what medication ClubLaurier Editor-in-Chief as they are, seri- for three, and yet jJ j conditions that ous are no fault of have never said a word about it

the affected. 1 " ' "" 111 1 * "" persons Everyone to anyone.

has problems and none should Their sanity is kept with the Pick in the up your application be viewed as more acceptable comforting help of a special than others. teacher and counselor, and Student Publications office or apply sometimes hoping no one will Becky Edgar ever find out about the feelings

they have. We're alone together I applaud Mr. Marti no for

writing this article, and I hope

I just wanted to take the time to that he has a wonderful term off.

article found are ue respond to an I I wish more people had the pplications

■" in take off extremely touching the courage to some time Friday. February 28 at noon, January 29 Cord, and that is the and regain their strength, and j

article Mike > by Martino, "Are find out what it's like to be them- ■ 'MB ■.

You Alone?" selves again. Job descriptions can be found in the So that many people assume

only those who constantly hide Michelle Galloway walk around away, with a big ComeYourMeetMatch! 6 ￿Opinion Wednesday February 5 2nm

French Bench

how it is Let me tell you

death. and I can't Does might just realize that the lives flavour'. The WTO is wasting the release from this misery is speaking, sing. and if this mean have to give resources were flavour of farmers in developing "The psychoanalyst succeeds I up my spent point-

dreams of in a French less. We could re-direct the funds countries, Dell wasted the he is able to turn neurotic being

inad- into oil flavour of last crash- into Musical? Is happiness cleaning spills or teach- my essay by depression common unhap- my connected with America to is The best we can hope ing speak German. ing on me, and President Bush piness." vertently my

'success rate?' War, fashion, and hate would all a moron. The more I learn about for is to realize our limitations, become if live satisfied life based on I'm not pointless we couldn't the 'way the world works/ the and a Luckily, entirely pro- remember what we find a man who had issues all the fuss more I become aware of how our capabilities. But can Freud, was about in the first within our with his mother and concluded place. utterly helpless I am to change it. happiness living

means? that the world can't be "Why are we Something is very, very wrong, happy. speaking Drouin Democracy suck, but I'm German?" Jacky but I can't seem to put my finger might take this life it is. here to tell to "Why are we wearing flare on what exactly you and make it We're scared of something, your own. Forget pants?" "It doesn't matter who world Freud, and learn to love The is so We for- First off, it doesn't matter who and it's so big that we can't even silly. elections because it afraid of wins the or Nietzsche. sometimes that wins the elections, I am see anymore. We're get speaking

I'd 'God bless German and flare watch the I walk of our who to with probably wearing pants king. Just way ourselves, helplessness we go war say Nietzsche' if the two hadn't is the bomb, and that's the through the hallways. There's a and limits as a human being, and because it's all the just

control the future. renounced each other. it is. It doesn't matter who sweet beat going on in head, our inability to already way my same. We don't want the would. The that Freud said and Nietzsche wins elections, or who we and if I could share it, I only feeling can proper- misery go to win, we want to just with because but describe the bulk of all said it, in his to war it's all the But I can't, so I won't, I was ly weight forget concluding be happy." and of don't about when wrote these emotions and awakened 'The Art Power Forgetting' same. We want to win, we thinking you i that need love consciousness is... and sometimes we to want to be so what- this 50.... babe, I you. sadness, just just happy,

sadness? if we're be like Tomasic and Thanks for the meaning. how do you 'fight' forget things going to ever, Katty

with the President Bush could start that make it. There's an art to after me: Are we familiar a war Admitting we are just forget- repeat

a billion con- all the like "Yea, that's work of Hudson Smith? Check it with Iraq, but he's not going to one in is boring, ting petty things in life, your opinion."

talk about the with has to live in a or Because isn't it? out, and then we'll win 'Showdown trary to everything society wanting big house,

with of and small feet. Let religion and God. Today we're Sadness' weapons mass taught us. Success, power, having abnormally influence If going to talk about subjective destruction. are continuously re- it go. you drop your keys in a

needs affirmed to be within let it man. happiness, helplessness, and Something to change. our grasp, volcano, just go,

it? but the of and What how the 'man' is trying to keep us Can we cure Psychoanalysts, degree my success "Keys? keys?"

and have influence will differ There's in If down. such as Freud Lecan, radically power forgetting.

of the fact from in Bush for moment what The 'man' is always trying to always been aware yours numerous ways. forgot a

our that life and the I'm bad at statistics, public this war was all about (oil), he keep us down, or 'waste is misery, only

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Racism through silence

that have Around Better she it because needed be said for revolting acts I ever seen. yet, thought was okay to I, once, kept my Meagan Smith 10:30 in the line little in her "best friend is black!" this mouth shut. and else in that a gentleman cut a Now at point I everyone line, Op/Ea Contributor front of for the of for his have a number of comments who watched and did said that it me purpose looking I including my nothing,

this fine tell that for this best friend. Also dis- for racism to be Two years ago, I applied to institu- friends. I cannot you I was pleased sympathy girl's was okay on our campus.

and full in her who Our makes bad she. tion seeking to be a part of the close-knit with this, it was freezing out I was appointment parents obviously apathy us as as

not teach her that wonderful little rule This the attitude that led the community. A year and a half later I am still of the patience that liquor provides. Yet, he did is to atroci-

with this school. have been noth- and how mad could be when about mouth shut when ties that in love I was polite I a keeping your you happened in racially torn countries,

but satisfied with interactions with of five had done the same less don't have nice to of which and South Africa are ing my group thing anything say. Germany

and alike. has than do not condone and whoev- classic small and students faculty Laurier warm two minutes prior. I violence, examples. It began grew

and behind felt far threw the first the because of If this attitude exist friendly people an atmosphere that However, the girl me er punch was in wrong apathy. can

and about this line infrac- of what remarks made. into and intellectual" encourages growth individuality. I truly stronger gentleman's regardless were our "enlightened

But if believed that we here at Laurier have some- tion. Banter ensued of course, but really Violence is never the answer. It is not the world, it can take hold anywhere. not

that sickens It is the don't let it. I turn deaf thing to be proud of. who has not seen stupid people running fighting me however. we promise to never a

until their mouths off bar line before? What fact that this felt that she had the could do the same? It would That is one recent Saturday night. in a girl right to ear again, you

sick that this brilliant discriminate because make this but sad I, like hundreds of others, went to the Turret made me was girl, in against someone they small, disgusted mostly

I fall love with her school and waited in line for a long time. It was in her intoxication, thought that it would be a were of another race, and the fact that girl in again. this line that I witnessed one of the most good time to bring out racial remarks. gave her the right to do it. When something

Who deserves an education? The Cord guide to going out tip # 237:

line teachers and students told she had Do not utter racial slurs while in versity me not gone to some Schmidt Jonathan in of her classes this week. She also expend enormous effort under- at the Turret Contributor Op/Ed noted the incredible of Thank standing "the literature" but com- amount you, Common Sense When lived El Salvador little and other took I in I spent paratively in understanding money resources it

rural with of the world...universities must be to these classes she could- time in a area a group a provide

American University students. In place for serious study on the n't be bothered to attend. She the small community of Nueva national reality. The point is not wondered how long that much

Esperanza (New Hope) we met just to know the literature but to money would feed a family in 8 • to Wto

with who talked about know the world - of of the world. a priest and, course, most

it." education. He began by asking the to change Seeing education as a gift

what The of Central how do education and students they were studying. University shapes we

Then he talked about how the America in what we do with it. A AdamJ||r Managua, Nicaragua university people of Nueva Esperanza had has mandated that 20% of its education in this world is a gift. worked hard for to be able to to the eradication of And to be used. years resources go gifts are I

school and teachers for Not the of education of provide a poverty. study poverty. approach as a person grade one to six for their children, This means that 1/5 of the time faith. From a faith perspective edu-

cation is and for the children of the sur- and research and writing of facul- not about a career and

Then and students works towards rounding communities. they ty getting a good paying job so you had raised handful of the make lots of for money so a eradicating poverty. Imagine can money your- their children could another Wed. go to impact if just a handful of self. People of faith are called to Fri, s:oopm, 11:45pm, Sun.B:3opm, Mon./Tues. 7:oopm, 9:3opm town for high school. He Canadian universities - with all use this gift to know the world and "RAMBUNCTIOUS. DISTURBING & ikJf described the of the it. y pride commu- their resources - had a similar to change Faith shapes how stu- OFTEN HILARIOUS!" - Time Magazine V$ in their able nity being to now for mandate. What a difference 20% dents learn, how faculty teach, the first time send two of their of Laurier's budget could make in and administrations work!

the young people to university in this world! And what about you? How are .• One is and This week in this :Ta capital. studying law, past a conversa- you using gift? vC the other medicine. And both of tion with a Laurier student, she Fn. 9:2opm, Sat. 10:20pm, Sun. 11:00am, Mon/Tues 9:oopm / / L them give back to their communi-

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2003 Presidential

Candidate Interviews

at drafted an official editorial the elections. After an extensive amount of debate, we The Cord Weekly policy regarding upcoming

Editorial decided to the four candidates for the WLUSU elections based on their Together as an Board, we profile presidential plat-

forms.

interviewed with a standard set of drafted the Editorial Board, which related to The presidents were separately, questions by key Christine Production Wilbur and issues. The Editorial Board voted on three representatives (Editor-in-Chief Cherry, Manager McLean,

News Editor Stefan Sereda) to conduct the interviews, and the conversations were committed to tape. On occasion, questions varied

to supplement the discussion, and to allow the presidents to explain themselves. the of of their the asked of As an Editorial Board, we have judged strength some answers, though some questions were a personal have been included that the reader for nature. However, the responses to these questions so you may judge yourself. informed ballot Election and wish all of the candidate's We hope that this special feature will help you to cast an on Day, we

good luck at the polls on February 6.

students feel Will make Orientation Week for first students? Double cohort: Freshfest, so underage can you a integrity year comfortable, without the temptation to "dry" week?

drink. Herman pointed out that there is a 24:1 will that the servic- How you ensure According to Vogel, "Every student The candidates had polar disagreements student to professor ratio at WLU, so he to students WLUSU es provided by would like to the for addi- should be looked at equally," and setting over this issue. "You don't feel comfort- lobby province will remain for all adequate number of able when all friends out and tional so this ratio can be a limit on the underage stu- your go you funding brought with the influx of the dou- students down. Now that facilities have dents allowed into the bar would be can't," stated Herman, who feels that new ble cohort? would also or a more classes, Herman feels it "inappropriate." Vogel pro- pushing dry events having complete- opened up week of class- mote Freshfest, and suggests making ly dry is important. is only a matter filling empty Dan Herman insisted that, "If we want to It is not Vogel's "ideal" to make O- rooms with qualified professors. keep this kind of community atmosphere Week dry. "When it's the law that you're Vogel suggested a push for smaller the services offer, which is based.. .on we class and allowed to drink, you should have the sizes, hiring more qualified pro- amount we've to give a proportionate to got option." fessors. Talking to the administration volunteer to interested of opportunities think will have be other math "I it to a dry week," open up sections, astronomy that tutorial and students." He also stated business states Costache, based on the sheer num- sections and introductory sec- well services, as as Bacchus, counseling ber of underage students participating. tions will help to limit the sizes of these of the will be a high priority among to "I think O-Week will have to do a lot packed classes. He was even willing first that these incoming students, so to year of evolving," states Markle. "We have to commit to using WLUSU money help fit A should be expanded to larger groups. week" She also for if needed. switch to a dry states "I pay extra professors made that the rati- further comment was the don't it The deficit run want to see go underground by currently being by will fication of the new SSAC agreement making it zero-tolerance." university was brought up by Costache, student services this expand year. who remarked that funding academics also mentioned the SSAC Ryan Vogel Markle seemed to be the only candidate could require cutting something else. "One agreement, noting thing I always real This would be occasion that Tudor's who has thought out the repercus- an do with that is to me is anything given I of zero-tolerance administration would have to be "mili- sions a policy, although it back stronger." would like to give Vogel creative that student con- Herman again suggested many tant," thereby ensuring this agreement, and push the strengthen the of cerns are voiced so resources are not ways of increasing viability administration for longer operating hours WLUSU profit centres in the face of so removed. of student services. students. "I want to to have more tutori- many under-age lobby "What Tudor Costache commented, have al-based learning, so you (rotating) those matters is that underage Markle: "We have to switch to a ensuring dry will take in once a week to keep the What measures you to faculty go people will actually get services. The (Orientation) Week. I don't want to expand and improve study space on needs to focus on the under- see (drinking) go underground..." organization - campus? because are the A age they majority. pri-

The more have, the ority. people you of increas- occasional nights at The Turret "dry." Herman sees this as an issue will need. don't see it more people you I Vogel would also examine the ing the hours and thereby the accessibili- being a major problem." of and Management Committee's Transformers ty study areas on campus, working Markle provided a long list of Lindsay what the needs of the with the administration to install new Report, to see ideas how includ- on to expand services, the and incoming students will be. Vogel would study areas in emerging science ing increasing The Turret's capacity by work with WLUSU's Management teaching buildings. another stairwell and adding allowing that "is Committee to make sure the suggestions Vogel remarked study space students into the bar more underage but it's not the same issue it was in the report are implemented. an issue, its clientele. She also building on loyal need few With the of Costache highlighted a to a years ago." expansion noted that volunteer 1,300 opportunities such the the in the emphasize campus opportunities as library, new space Schlegel will to students, for open up allowing focus" and the late hours in the Campus Clubs, without a "huge Centre Torque to as well. Markle would also like growth bars. Costache notes that is on Laurier According to Room, Vogel study space the renovations to the AC in oversee available. "It takes with "their being underage is not so much of a more just talking and the distribution of the 20% 2004, if there a concern." concern because there are other things to the administration is athletics increase funding varsity as that do." "The library has a distinct feeling in the SSAC She promised agreement. offered Markle advises strengthening under- it is never being studied in," further attention to plans on increasing would aged programming, noting that "a good Costache. The candidate empha- diversity and tolerance issues, expanding been struck between size the resources that are not being used, partnership has Herman: "The 75-Meter bylaw health services, and cen- learning writing Residence Life such the and contends that leadership positions in as library, won't be repealed... that's why I tres. social is less of an issue than works for and the union." study space think deregulation for students. landowners, the and space underage community candidates The first three gave vague Herman's knowledge of The Turret's Markle notes that it is important for students." answers that lacked any real planning or operations shone through here and his WLUSU to attain the bargaining power to far had the most depth. Lindsay by the teach- small environment academic integrity we solutions were by far the best in terms of reserve space in forthcoming candidates and detailed plan of the four Markle. "We need to find the bars able include for Areas around value," stated on-campus being to ing buildings studying. to have the most viable solu- students close appeared first solutions the Governance Chamber would also be alternative methods to put under-aged years. His were student services issues. tions to her administration their teachers." realistic while also keeping the financial promoted by as pre- to

situation of The Turret in mind. mium study space. How will accommodate and you Costache seemingly believes that include all housing: incoming students, nail the Off-campus underaged students aren't too large of an Costache hit the proverbial on those below the of including age of issue in terms of bars because "there are head when he said that there is plenty next What do have majority, year? life the tangible strategy you other things to do." However, night is study space on campus (i.e. library), off for the campus to for but the is that students want alleviating an important aspect first year many problem who The Turret, noted crisis? Herman, manages and should social noted that housing students one that, therefore, more space. Vogel, too, that the club will have to start serving doesn't be much be of importance. Certainly, there are study space appear to as and non-alcoholic beverages to food often to the 75-Meter bylaw issue, other things to do but, sadly, will first of a problem as is ballyhooed. Referring first- while allowing believe the keep revenues up, want to do other Herman said "I don't strategy years things? students the same entertainment as How maintain to into it is a confrontational strategy; year are you going to go other students. Herman also advocates small class sizes and academic the city won't budge on it." Herman such alternative nights on campus as Elections 2003 9 Wednesday February 5 2003

advocates had similar but offered idea worked a new strategy: deregu- Vogel feelings on cation, thought-out currently being on.

lating zoning permits in close- the topic, stating "fall reading answers. Vogel suggested holding Costache: "If they [the students] which he week down what roundtable What needed hear how should proximity to campus, comes to stu- publicized monthly we to was want change, they care

feels will provide high density discussions with the Management Markle was finally going to see about the election.. .this is the one and Brantford this seemed housing, an increase in sup- Committee in to give accomplished. Vogel opportunity to create change."

ply, quality and standards of stu- students a chance to get involved, to have put the most thought into

dent housing. "The 75-Meter and working with Student this issue and appears to be com- Markle: "The quality of education

bylaw won't be repealed. It's a Publications to bring more mitted to this issue. is why students should be con-

question of working with the city Brantford-oriented content into cerned. Students have a lot of find solution that works for The Cord. Costache recommend- affect the of edu- to a Personal Portion: power to quality both and that's think ed Brantford students via this sides, why I polling cation on campus." deregulation works for landown- referenda to learn about their should students Why care ers, it works for the community stance on certain concerns, and Costache is the most passionate about elections? and works for students." web about the and it introducing a personal log so political process we

The other candidates dis- all students could contact him and get the feeling that he is not out in "Students lot of Herman: pay a with Herman. date with the this election be but agreed Vogel stress- keep up to union. to elected, This election determines money. that the Markle advises ref- rather is about es municipal government holding a out to bring who will lead the students for- must be lobbied to repeal the erendum in March of 2003 to ask change; Changes which he feels, ward, and students need to take bylaw, a task he would work Brantford students what they want and is beginning to demonstrate, an active role in raising their con- with the Vice- from their student closely new government. are necessary. cerns about who will run the President of Affairs for the Brantford University on. Space campus school. Elections are a mecha- should students for Vogel wants to know the bylaw so could also be included on the Why vote nism for this." he will know how to attack and Markle it, WLUSU website, says. you? advocates with the She also down meeting can- plans to go to Vogel: "Elections give students a didates for the elec- Herman: "I don't believe the Brantford and number municipal current commit to personal Herman: "My one goal is chance to get involved. All four who will works for students. We and infra- tions to see support stu- government contact, installing an improving the student experi- need that mili- candidates care about the and who students should government is more for volunteer dents, structure programs ence." and school." tant willing to step on toes." support in turn. in Brantford, which will allow stu- Costache also plans to lobby dents to communicate their the municipal government after needs. dents are willing to sacrifice." WLUSU gets "nice and cozy" All of the candidates appeared Vogel pointed out that it would with the students UW. have seri- at to given this issue some mean a week of classes in August, Alluding to the February 24 ous thought after being chal- or a cramped exam schedule. The town hall meeting, Markle lenged at the Brantford candidate is neither for open nor against . - . ''■■'■:■■■ {'■}.v;■ : .." '' :■. ■' ■: :V>: '■? ; < : :■' ■■ remarked "it is important to have forum last Wednesday. Costache's fall his a reading week, as stance ' students at this event to show the idea ota personal web log is inter- depends on what students' We do have and well with concern. a mayoral esting goes along demand in this area. election and there his of coming up, is stressing WLUSU accounta- Costache is "not sure about a that potential to get a mayor is bility. full "reading week," and advocates supportive of students. We really extending the Thanksgiving holi- need to make sure our municipal- 202 day weekend as a trial run. Regina: ;V-> ity hears what students want Markle emphatically supports because we are such an important a fall What would like reading week, commenting changes you part of this region." that the University of Trent was to see made at 202 Regina? able to reduce their suicide rate by Please be specific. I i?f Considering how few students installing one. She recommends show up to vote in the election extending the holi- All of the candidates that held their Thanksgiving agreed on own campus, we the certificate in e-Business day into the following week, more windows need to be opened postgraduate wonder how realistic Markle's the amount of hours increase the thereby reducing during peak to Your was first of the Humber is plan is. Herman's plan for dereg- university degree the part journey; classes missed as well. The candi- convenience of the Registrar's the one our can launch ulating zoning permits could lead next. In just year, new leading-edge program date mentioned that fall reading Office. However, and to landlords only Vogel you into the wired world of e-Business. You'll cover everything from setting up some very week is "a student Markle had anything to well-being say e-marketing and branding to electronic commerce, and more. unsavoury living conditions for thing," "a realistic and"it this. advised that thing," beyond Vogel Call (416) 675-6622, ext 3337, students. Costache and Vogel _ lot means a to me." students be hired to the operate or e-mail [email protected] HUMBER lacked any strategy ofsubstance at fji windows during peak periods, all. The Business School Herman's comment forced the thereby solving two problems at of how well he under- Markle question once. suggested an Fall Week: stands the schedule of Online Reading any aca- Registration system, an demic program outside of the Do the idea of you support a school of business. We think if he fall term week? checked into reading this a little more he his may change mind. Markle been have seemed £>indEfjji PiibViciiViDiiEj "Having a don, I seen highly passionate about the of that this stresses period," com- issue, and her emphasis on mented Herman. However, he is student health and well being

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they don't deserve the same ■h favour rep- not in of a fall reading resentation." Herman also week, because he feels that the wants to initiate a "President due faculty association will not "buy Applications are Speaker Series" and do into" the idea, and students will open forums that will discuss relevant not want to attend classes in Friday. February 28 at noon. issues at the Brantford Campus. August. Herman stressed that Herman would Furthermore, ■ Laurier is a mid-term based cam- like to increase the Union's visi- whereas universities that are pus, Job can be found in bility in Brantford via their stu- descriptions the assignment based tend to have the ■ dent newspaper, The Sputnik. fall reading week, causing him to and Vogel Costache strug- office or online. question the real necessity here at gled to come with three Laurier. up spe- cific ways of increasing commun 2003 10 Elections Wednesday February 5 2003

me." believe me. I've done Isn't that everyone's goal? Well, ty is hard to find. Certainly an original thought Everything I've done with the utmost sinceri- except the Administration's. "I Costache: first is that If had to vote for a candi- and the utmost Markle: am committed to one- "My concern you ty integrity." date other than who [the students are informed about what Vogel: "I've been talking about on-one interaction, what they yourself, would vote for? should whole want and what [the is on around them." Vogel: "Why you believe leadership my campaign, students] we going you me? have integrity. I've and I think it's the integrity that union] can do for them. I have a I always that solve Herman: "I'd be torn between been a man of word." with that I'll stick lot of the information A solution helps every my goes leadership. background and Tudor." values." with to next It is other issue and one that is oft Lindsay to my respect year. be have overlooked. Too students at Costache: "My web will build going to important to many log "I'd vote for within the this school are not informed about responsibility But what are those values? someone who is knowledgeable Vogel: definitely system, follow the about the to into how their is Lindsay Markle." so people can president university go money being spent. and make sure he is his Costache: "Because I bring these negotiations." doing job. Markle: "The double cohort and Costache: "Lindsay." It ensures representation." change. I don't believe the current students. A real of the inner the issues which stem from it." government works for understanding Markle: of the essential Markle: "I want to Dan "My promises are We need government that is more working Union is say tangi- Costache Tudor Herman." ble. I have to the is the Herman and Lindsay are or thought out solutions. I militant and willing to step on president. Lindsay Again, chance who meets this similar. am giving tangible strategies to toes, and this is a to vote only one criteria, quite

we want toknow what solutions." for them." but her business sense (also essen- Personally; tangible

leader Costache or Tudor Herman tial) can't touch Herman's. Are you a or a a Dan would look like... time will tell. Costache deserves serious credit manager? Only Realistically of these will stance What do think is the any candidates not for taking an original and you number for the Herman: "Both, and think I've should students believe fulfill of the promises not being afraid to stand up for one priority I Why many they Students' Union the shown that in all the said? claim they will adhere to. That's what he wants. This doesn't mean in experience I anything you just leader would him with the have. think a reality. that we trust coming year? I being good "I think I've in WLUSU checkbook but it is is key to being a good manager." Herman: proven

student who is Herman: "As union we've to four here that bring refreshing to see a a got my years I and character. whine in additional additional "I've had formal as willing to more than just put funds, Vogel: training integrity, honesty

and additional on and off That's what Dan Herman is. I'm and bitch to their friends (or us people, opportuni- botn, campus." his Costache: "I lead and sincere about desire for this here at The Cord) over what is ties" -on overriding concern, can people my realistic. I with this the the double cohort. them into action." job. I wantto be want to wrong school, spur students what we can Union, etc. We hope that if give get, Markle: "Both. You need and that's why they should Costache is unsuccessful in his Vogel: "Mending the relationship good has and have presidential in his presidential bid with the staff. I don't think that management skills, I he will continue to intiate change been done that yet." management experiences.

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It ing damage your com- system this ic to your plight. Does puter. This shows that it is is important to follow the sound familiar? It should, as it important to always be vigilant instructions exactly and to get that is my experience some vari- and rid of all the infected to never open a suspicious potentially ation of this tragic tale affects attachment disks after clean hard on your computer. A you your student at least every once in virus hoax follows the drive. be generally Finally, sure to contact their university career. format chain letter who have same as a so everyone you may Computer viruses seem tailor it to in order to is easy spot. It opens up shared files with made to cause students these with that a hook, moves into a warn them of the possibility stressful nights and so this arti- threat, and ends with a request. their is also infected. is computer cle designed to help you rec- the hook Generally is a warning If you are unsure about ognize and deal with these about a particular strain of com- whether a virus warning is a threats. virus into puter tying our fear of hoax, would like information on The first issue that I should virus. The threat discovered contracting a any newly viruses, address, for those individuals will often of the terri- information warn you or want to get more who have been lucky enough to ble that will if this visit the things happen on topic, you can avoid this fate thus far, is the Jennifer WILDer not you do forward the email, virus information center at definition of a computer virus. and contains official or techni- Exercise caution when down- update the product's scanning http://www3.ca.com/virusinfo/, According to the University of cal in order to files from the well. the McAfee sounding jargon loading internet. engine as or you can log onto Washington, a computer virus is convince that it is real Ensure that the is Back website at you a source a legit- up your files on a Security defined that regu- as "a program can and claim. the and lar basis. If reputable Finally, imate reputable one. Verify a virus destroys your http://www.mcafee.com. erase or change the information often to dis- that at least the most request urges you an anti-virus program files, you can replace However, impor- stored on your computer. It can tribute the to as checks the files on the down- them with tant to remember when warning many your back-up copy. thing spread to other computers and This action load site. You people as possible. If you're uncertain, should store backup using email or disks is to files whenever infected your sharing will result in the of the download the file to in location from and clogging a floppy copy a separate always remain vigilant err diskettes or files are exchanged lines and internet a spread of and test it with your own anti- your work files, one that is on the side of caution. With the and often come from email virus Authentic virus the panic. email software. preferably not on your comput- installation of a reliable anti- attachments." Viruses can alerts should not go into great Update your anti-virus soft- er. virus software and a affect in different program your computer detail about the and Over these dose of virus, ware regularly. 500 virus- Although tips may good sense, it is possible ways. Some viruses erase or should instead summarize the discovered each to avoid to clean es are month, help contracting a keep your computer change the information on your threat and link that be intact. provide a so you'll want to protected. virus, it is still imperative to own and assignments hard drive, while other viruses your for infor- These should be the form of anti-virus you can access more updates at some protec- can go almost undetected on mation. The link should lead to least the products virus signa- tion software and have it your computer. well-known securi- tures files. You also to You a computer may need installed on your computer. 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However, despite ments sent by an unknown, spread the circulation through month of November when growth slowed down controversy that has emerged over this plan, untrustworthy, or of infected diskettes different suspicious to three fold from the prior month. Statistics Bush remains confident it is the best solution to source. computers. Once it has invaded Canada revealed last Friday that Canada's GDP solving the economies problems, and predicts not attach- Do open any your it will automati- miniscule November. This that there will deficit of computer, grew by a 0.1% in is be a high $304billion ments if you do not know the cally infect other disks that less than the that this any significantly 0.3% growth was year. content. Even if the email is sent in hard drive. you put your predicted. 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Laurier Idol crowned

suited character," Aida. "It's hard to Me Softly" and finally, Ranjani with song your replied go "Killing Moorthy

and overall it "How Can an Break Heart?" first but have a good was Angel My Jennifer Asselin you stage presence The overall from the that really good," she continued. sentiment judges was each

music had its own and weaknesses Lucas, the guest judge, although not very literate, performance strengths with and music marvels ran amok as each performer Superstars have been the each the of even commented, "You seem to right person judge stressing importance stage presence. at Idol tried to out one another. Last Friday, the Laurier sing the whole it," to sing that song," he said. "You've got stage, use replied Lucas. Aida back November took final six contestants that performed in male member of the finalists. and Candace both commented about one Next up was the only contestant, "You the stage to compete in the competition paral- need to move a little more. You are a still statue the rated American Idol. leling highly of vocalism."

For those who aren't familiar with the com- After all the comments were made, the in November 13 contestants partici- petition, judges discussed who they thought should make Turret. As each in a sing off at the con- pated it to the final three and the announcement was testant three judges critiqued their performed, made soon after. The crowd broke into both decided the performances and in the end, on cheers and sadness when it was announced that six who would back second semester top come and would be Racquel, Shelly Ranjani moving on to see who would be the Laurier Idol. and that the other three would be going home Although the first competition was free for with nothing. people to attend, last weeks finale cost $3 or After the selection was made, an inter- the two tickets for $5. The funds raised went to mission followed with contestants saying good- who Association of Black Students (ABS) ran bye to one another and the crowd was- abuzz also had fundraiser the the event. They a during with who each thought should have made it. event to win tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters When the crowd finally settled down, the com- last game Monday. with the petition began again final three contest- the factor didn't deter stu- However, money their choice with the ants singing song help of there lot more dents from coming out ,as were a some background instrumental. that came out to Friday nights event people Racquel kicked things off this time with than the round held earlier. Come preliminary You Will" and to blow "For I proceeded away the full of listeners 6p.m., the Turret was eager as audience with her powerful voice although, as things got underway. Candace "The didn't pointed out, song pro- with The music extravaganza began vide what a good opportunity to see you the two MC's tor the Juan Scott and night, could really do." Peta Wellington, introducing each of the "I know I've been called an easier mark- and and in time contestants judges filling but doesn't than er it get any easier this," with witty commentary. of replied Lucas Racquel's song. full The six each one performers sang next with Shelly was up "Right Here and then the final length song acappella Waiting." Unfortunately, the instrumental in three, chosen by the panel of judges would the background contained vocals that could another with musical sing song accompa- be heard during her performance, which niment. As explained by coordinator overshadowed her own singing. "Each contestant able Ayanna Dick, was Last who chose the to sing was Ranjani, to choose they wanted." any song ~ recent hit, "There You'll Be." Again, the Momque Campbell The consisted of Candace C lockwise from Top: Racqud Hamlet, Ivtnjayi Moorthy, and Shelly Hull. judges music in the background slightly took kloT with Hamlet home the Aida Pictured are the three finalists of I.aurier taking prize. a Don from Conrad, Guy, a overall but she Joseph, away from the performance fourth business major and special year managed to pull through doing a really Lucas Martin who was guest judge, out of the notes. Shawn Fernando, a second year business major, belted good job hitting from the audience by an X marked on the picked randomly rendition of the Richard Marx favourite "I'll Be After the final the audience made their a great Right performance, handed the audi- back of one of the ballots out as many All comment that it the ballot box to cast their votes and a decision was Here." three judges were eager to was way to ence entered the event. those choice but that he "went off a little." made. With cheers that can be compared to a good song key only round for the contestants to As time came get up on Winter Carnival know what After each performance, the audience exuded an over- crazy cats, (Christine, you I looks of and the feel- stage and do their thing, nervousness the Hamlet abundance of applause and each performer had their own mean) encompassing Turret, Racquel was audience of tension filtered throughout the crowd. The As ing small which would at the crowned Wilfrid Laurier's first ever Laurier Idol. the cheering section, prove helpful .consisted of students but the odd family member mostly members fill will receive the chance to either make a end of the evening when audience were to winner, Racquel could be spotted with both cameras and video cameras. video or demo to be sent to a representative at out their ballots as to who they thought should be the tape tape Andrea fourth First to was Chan, a year that she would perform Laurier Idol. EMI. When asked for a reaction to the news Communication Studies who chose the "You major song Laurier's "I'm The other four performers each took to the stage with represent talent, Racquel replied, very Make Whole." the first to she Me For contestant perform, excited. Rachael Bushel I singing "And So It Goes," Racquel Hamlet shocked but Overall, it was a really good experi- did well and it felt and looked she very as though was com- ence." with a strong rendition of the hymn "Great is Thy "The fortable. The judges were quick on the comments Faithfulness," Shelly Hull with her Lauryn Hill inspired,

Food for thought

Original Glazed becomes a CranApple choice. I am more of an original kind of per- delicious sit with coffee and donut Crunch described as "a twist on son anyway. I my Dan Sennet and all that is Kreme. In some classic holiday flavours by loading a experience Krispy bit shell donut with Cranberry Apple Kreme truth, that really isn't much. I into a make turn Ottawa St.and head I a right on of what in calo- filling flavoured with a hint of cinnamon." pound sugar, is equivalent for the busiest intersection in the Kitchener- Before I describe donut I'd ries and fat to a Mac. It is so unbeliev- my delights, Big

Waterloo area - the intersection that now little of the rich it could be used medieval tor- like to discuss with you a history ably as houses Kreme Donuts. I drive by a Krispy if had One bite and Krispy Kreme Donut. Vernon Rudolph pur- ture someone a cavity. lonely, isolated and Tim Hortons just empty chef in that I couldn't take it chased the recipe from a French was it, anymore. as the Kreme on me Krispy sign creeps up went with, each had New Orleans in 1937 and began producing My parents, who I on the Oh, the excitement and antic- right. in different donut this review a bit of them in what is now called Old Salem a to give ipation! Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Initially, he diversity. My mother tried the Glazed As we pull into the parking lot, I can't sold them Devil's Food donut - a chocolate to grocery stores. They caught on glazed but notice the all the out help lineup way donut. bite than and within no time Again, one was more people began asking the street. I realized that Timmys the door. is not a outside across Today pretty day know that whole would him to sell the donuts a hole in the enough to a one lets through has donut and in fact it's I wouldn't always a dependable folks; downright ugly. attack. old wall directly to customers, hot and fresh probably give me a heart My would face is there other coffee you outside if not for a donut. it, any wait really great Filled from the oven. FHe consented and immedi- man tried the Powdered, Strawberry before 8:30 class in the morn- So, in the interest of completing this review prefer your his idea. It Donut. That one wasn't too bad on account ately began expanding enjoyed think and waited and ing? I not. indulging my stomach, I modest success in the southwest and the that it was filled with strawberry jam and eventually walked in. design of the stores became consistent, powdered, not glazed. On the whole, the The first thing I found that seemed out of the tiled roofs and thickness of Kreme Donuts is over- including green heritage Krispy the the door all was sign on certifying place road died in 1973. Sales and it to an signs. Rudolph whelming gives way Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Donuts and this particular slowed until the 1980's, when a renewed unfavourable donut experience. inside little South Kosher. As I looked a 800 Ottawa Street store drove from the interest found the chain expanding again. It We away store feeling call I what I like to a visu- bewildered, saw and final- let down. all those opened in New York City in 1996 slightly I mean, we saw Kitchener the of a smaller- al spectacle, equivalent the cold for ly came to Canada in 2001. Kitchener has people waiting in something the likes of which 576-1132 scale Chocolate Factory, that for just recently been exposed to the Krispy really wasn't so fantastic. Just com- only Willy Wonka would visit. The whole Kreme enchantment. pleteness, I had to stop in at the lonely Tim to the of a factory is dedicated production Hortons. I asked for small coffee and Cord's Now, I am bombarded by choices of a a Rating: includes variety of doughnuts. It gigantic chocolate and donuts to eat. As I walk up to the counter, I donut. The coffee was crisp the a roller that takes dough deep fryers, hit The donut was am immediately a free Original me immediately. lighter given Out of a Five Smiling Jenn's to the possible from its humble roots through fryer and handle than Glazed donut. That takes care of the easier to its counterpart station where an and finally to an assembly Student Life Wednesday February 5 2003 13

Who were you wearing?

Waterloo's gay community

organizes an evening of

fabulous proportions

school student who battled the

Catholic school board to bring his Marcos Moldes his last same sex partner to prom Mary Hermsen year.

The Pride Prom Committee The area's gay community finally the said enough is enough. With the met regularly throughout year, "We met first and then desire for an event where Lesbian, bi-weekly in September," Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, weekly starting Williams. Transsexual and Queer (LGBTTQ) replied

could without The event was a huge success couples go being small and while there were no major made a spectacle, a group with most of students of various sexualities, problems fundraising,

of the support came directly from races and genders organized a for- the LGBTTQ community here in mal prom . Ihe Kitchener-Waterloo. Pride Prom was held

"There were on Friday January 31

some issues during at the Crystal the but Ballroom in the fundraising members LGBTTQ there real Walper Terrace were no were left wonder- Hotel. problems. People when all Monique Campbell who were not sup- The event was ing events and func- portive just didn't full of excitement as Tina Wilson, left and Kristine McAuley have fun playing amongst the balloon decorations at Pride Prom. to us. attendees finally had tions could be respond

Those who did were an event where they deemed safe in attendance was Katherine also included people from the GLOBAL, GLOW, Tuxedo quite helpful and could kick their of and all and who up Elliot, Associate Dean Students, community, ages were Royale, Mostly Organic spaces tended be heels, crank the they to up Sparrow Rose from the Equity invited. all helped to make the event a LGBTTQ related. Cher and not worry WLUSU The overall sentiment that The from ticket Office, and members of was success. proceeds for about The Voice [K/W's one night event sales out extending their support to the this was much needed and went to renting the hotel, for exam- being stared at, gay press] LGBTTQ community. appreciated. "I never went to and the focus of the evening insulted about was very supportive," or a gay pie that members the first fun seemed be centered worry Later evening prom in place. It's to to on having Williams commented. bashing. reflected that the event managed be swank for awhile," comment- fun. The Pride Prom rendered a to a few of the Speaking organ- safe for LGBT- ed Sarah of The a to provide a space Leppard, co-president event, huge success, safe and positive to relax izers it quickly became apparent space outlet TQ people but were left wonder- GLOBAL. managed to provide an for and an that this event was held as a enjoy evening consisting ing when all events and functions The evening included cock- people of all sexualities and orien- of a formal dinner followed by to the lack of the formal tations. We response could be deemed 'safe spaces' tails at the bar, dinner and danc- can only hope that this kicked off Cathie events available to the dancing by LGBTTQ and the need for The idea make the leads the for under- a pride prom ing. was to way more Hughes, secretary to the Dean of community. be obvious. look like both and off wouldn't so occasion a typical high standing on campus. kind of started the Students announcing "It was by proudly school while There were approximately prom providing a Hall last "Let's this started". Marc thing spring...and it get party comfortable for onehundred tickets sold, and the environment peo- Cathie went from there," said Scott Hughes was only one party included students from ple to bring same sex partners. of the heterosexual Williams, one of the Pride Prom many support- Laurier, Guelph and Waterloo. It Sponsors of the event included who attended the Also organizers referring to the high ers prom.

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Sharon victorious in Israel

Right-wing Prime Minister re-elected

to minority government; prospects for peace with Palestine dim

right-wing parties in order to achieve a major- Joseph Farag ity of seats.

in Israelis faced a choice on January 28, a choice Majority governments are a rarity Israel,

in where with coalitions often be of new leaders. Unlike here Canada, minority having to

coalition of Ariel we can rely on the Liberals to lead the country formed, such as the tenuous

for the foreseeable future, Israeli politics, much Sharon's Likud party and Binyamin Ben-

often like the region itself, are far more unpredictable Eliezer's Labour party. These coalitions

and tumultuous. volatile and short-lived prove as partisan poli- Incumbent Prime Minister Ariel Sharon tics and differences in approaches take their

emerged victorious from elections which had toll.

the lowest voter turnout in Israeli election his- It is these divisions between party ideolo-

Sharon called the elections "historic" after which the latest round of tory. gies gave rise to

The National results showed a marked victory over his rivals Israeli elections. Unity

between Israel's on the political left. Government forged two

Sharon saw a brief his otherwise Likud and col- dip in largest political parties, Labour, Contributed Photo

of October about generally high approval ratings when word lapsed on 30, 2001 over a row Sharon supporters rejoiced on January 28 as the right-wing Likud party won its second con-

million contribution secutive minority government, despite Sow voter turnout. a $1.5 illegal campaign a budget proposal.

had taken issue with towards the Palestinian Palestinian-Israeli conflict which has from a South African businessman surfaced. The Labour party approach handling propagat-

which Sharon and his Likud have ed it further. the increase in held Despite the scandal, Sharon's Likud party approximately $150 million allocated to people party Indeed, seats

settlements the Bank and and which has rise to hard-line in Israel gained six seats in the elections. Jewish in West Gaza. adopted, many say given by right wing parties signals

Sharon's first task, re-election, has been They argued that the funds would be better more attacks by extremist Palestinians, or to a polarization of the population towards mili-

dovish Labour and from small feat in itself his in social the a tarism more means accomplished, no as spent programs benefiting pensioners, give relatively party away diplomatic

failed students and low-income chance at the issue in less militant of conflict resolution. Those on the three predecessors to accomplish win- one-parent families, resolving a right say

second Sharon faces the locales. Last moment were held in manner. For their the electorate has that has been tried and while ning a term. Now negotiations part, spo- diplomacy failed,

to hold the ken, the more hard-line the few on the left that diplo- daunting task of forming a coalition with other an attempt together shaky coalition, favouring right wing remaining argue

fruitless. in this latest election. was never a fair shot to with. parties that would give him a majority in Israeli but proved parties macy given begin

Canada, wherein healthcare, of who had been one Parliament, the Knesset. The government subsidized Jewish settle- Contrary to Regardless elected,

consid- be the "hot of be end to the Sharon would like the centre-left Labour ments in the West Bank and Gaza are education, or taxes may topic" a thing can certain, no ongoing

to ered under international and have election, national is always cen- conflict can be seen on the horizon. party, the next largest party in the Knesset, illegal law, given security

in but elected Labour been of violence between tral to Israeli elections. Parties mould their the roots of the conflict is like join a coalition, newly a flashpoint Discerning the leader Amram Mitzna has asserted that he Palestinians and Israelis. entire platforms around the issue of Israeli attempting to decide which came first,

than national and the which best chicken or the would not join a Sharon government. What But Israelis chose more simply a new security, party egg.

what he'd leader the also chose the convinces the that their is the best Israeli militarism is met with misguided Sharon may be forced to do is also in past elections; they public way

chose whether Palestinian and most like to avoid, that is, resorting to a coali- future direction of their state. They way to suppress violence, through extremism; misguided

is met more tion between his and whether to to the militant force or can be expected to Palestinian extremism ever party, numerous narrow continue pursue negotiation, by

This latest election indicates Israeli militarism. The Israeli emerge victorious. aggressive popu- fear of that the population is currently more inclined lation lives in going out to pizza par-

in at bus for fear of to use the sword than the pen quelling the lours, or standing a stop,

bomb attack which quarrel. another heinous suicide

The kills and maims innocent civilians indiscrimi- vote signals an ever growing cynicism,

Israeli frustration and tear among the general nately. basic public. That these elections had the lowest The Palestinian population is denied conditions voter turnout in Israeli electoral history speaks human rights and lives in abhorrent

land that taken from volumes over the hopelessness felt towards the on was forcibly away

and which of and reconciliation. them half a they prospects peace over century ago, which The of fear the is have been of, but they sense among population promised parts Israeli demonstrated through the favouring of those continue to be denied, while F-16 jets

harder and overhead. parties promising to crack down even Apache helicopters fly

the Palestinian which has been on uprising

ongoing since September of 2000. Contributed Photo that However, many argue it is precisely A Palestinian child hurls a rock at Israeli forces on election day, as Israel increased its pres- this hard-line approach to quelling the ence in the West Bank to ensure elections proceeded without disruption-.

Model UN offers unique

experience for students

that Canada has earned the reflected the actual structure of the among Adam Waugh UN. world's governments, as well as the For instance, one commit-

From January'23 to 26, 39 Laurier need for student delegates to make tee with the General Assembly was

students including myself participat- strong decisions in order to affect Disarmament and International

ed in a model United Nations con- policy change. Although the confer- Security, which discussed conflict

ference hosted by McGill University ence is a simulation, the decisions over natural resources and next-gen-

made there what be nuclear in Montreal. McGill has been host- can eration suggest weapons. ContributedPhoto for and done alleviate the world's the committee ing the conference 13 years, to prob- During sessions, this. The real version of the UN Security Council. McMun tries to emulate lems. the resolutions it is widely considered by Canadian object was to pass on conference attended from Aside committees "Turning and American students to be one of The was by topics ranging international from the regular commit- crisis were

and "Balance of the best in North America. the majority of Canadian and trade in East Asia to the rights of gays tees, crisis committees presented Point: Middle East"

heard from American and while students situations that stu- Power: 1948." Upon our arrival, we universities, including lesbians, unique required

Louise Frechette, the Deputy Harvard and West Point Military attempted to protect their national dents to use their knowledge and

Secretary-General of the I She Academy. Each school's delegation interests and follow their country's problem-solving skills to address an

divided into committees that directions. issue from This the two continued on next page spoke of the international respect was up policy history. year, International Wednesday February 5 2003 15

War on Terror Watch

Ground to be rebuilt literally blown out of the bank vaults. Blix pleads with Iraq Saddam doesn't want war zero It has been speculated that the bombing

Saddam that In with The that will vie for for- of Warning Hussein time is running his first interview a Western journalistto two competing designs was part a robbery plot, although Nigerian

Hans in Saddam WTC real estate unveiled officials have ruled out to disarm, Blix said yesterday that more than a decade, spoke to mer were yesterday. not out terrorism.

Both would make the build- Africa's Iraq must co-operate during crucial inspec- British lawyer Tony Benn on Sunday. designs proposed Nigeria is most populous nation, tallest the world. with million and urban tions being carried out this weekend. Not broadcast until yesterday, the inter- ings the in 120 people, crowding

U.S. State the before Colin Berlin architect Daniel Libeskind has two contributes to death tolls in disasters and With Secretary of Colin Powell view comes conveniently day high

Council. radical for the other set to address the UN Security Council today, Powell addresses the UN Security designs twin-tower structures, tragedies.

Blix warned Iraq that the opportuinty to stave During the interview, Saddam insisted that largest of which would soar to 1,776 feet.

is want will slated to be named the "World Dan Sennet& Brandon Currie off war rapidly diminishing. Baghdad does not war, and co-oper- Tentatively Compiled by

that Cultural of the calls for 70 In an MSNBC interview last night, Blix ate fully with weapons inspectors, given Centre," one designs

of President have alterior stories of with been locat- refuted many U.S. George W. they no motives. offices, airy gardens

of Arabic Saddam ed the floors. A and Bush's claims that Iraq had smuggled weapons Drinking a cup coffee, on upper library, museum,

about fab- other cultural also be out of the country and moved mobile spoke deliberately U.S. attempts to attractions are planned to

labs. ricate evidence 'These located in the levels. wepaons against Iraq. weapons upper

not of not hide in "We have seen any signs things are some aspirin pill someone can

of bank being moved around," said Blix. He went on their pocket. These are weapons mass Nigerian exploded to say that Iraq declared the mobile labs, destruction, so ifs simple to determine if Iraq

used food. has them not." In which are supposedly to test or Lagos, Nigeria, a powerful explosion tore

also commented the bank and dozens of above In reference to Powell's presentation, Blix Saddam on perceptin apart a apartments crowded commercial has remained skeptical of any evidence not that the U.S. is threatening Iraq to gain access it on Sunday in Nigeria's uncovered "I to the nation's oil. "If want to control the at least 40 and by inspectors. see skepticism you capital, killing people trapping We have ascer4amed I' „ 1 iHal *Mc tartari&U I about this. and the chief 0i1...0ne of the most others. aU As a lawyer inspector, important requirements many who a Hacked ihe U5. J fajf ackim hers. ) * g " J I'd like but have for oil is The bank v to see evidence, I not seen any controlling to destroy Iraq." four-story building collapsed, jjjjr evidence that supports this," Blix explained. He also denied Iraq's alleged links to ter- bringing three floors of apartments crashing

rorist "If had down the floor Prudent Bank. Blix's comments come on the dawn of a factions such as al-Qaida. we a on ground

wouldn't be ensued the blast the crucial ten day period, when weapons inspec- relationship with them, we A riot following as

will and reconcile ashamed admit Saddam said. residents of slums flooded the tors try discrepancies in to it," poor Lagos'

streets from that had been Baghdad's weapons declaration. scrambling money

McMun teaches now hiring! diplomacy |

continued from previous page ence was one not to be missed for a number of reasons. First and fore- I WLUSU VICE PRESIDENTS | The Middle East committee was set most, students got a taste of how

in 1948 just as the British left negotiations work between nations I for 2003-2004 Palestine and Ben-Gurion declared at the diplomatic level.

the state of Israel. The Balance of Secondly, they learned the

Power in after obstacles real in was set Germany, its to change coun-

division War 11. In following World tries and international power rela-

each of these forums students were tions, as well as the advantages to K and placed on either side of the issue working in a global forum.

and were expected to defend their Students tested their skills of

interests country's while being debate and persuasion in the com-

bombarded with new situations mittees. Although mostsession time

and events on a regular basis. is devoted to formal debate (follow-

Ideally, a structured debate will ing rules of procedure), students WLUSU lead to meaningful resolutions. also had the ability in unmoderated I

what However, really happened caucuses to present their views in

fell somewhere between the two an informal ASSISTANT MANAGERS setting. ■ B ■ V M IJR HP m m *r m m Wl* mi mlm m extremes of intelligent, proactive Aside from debate, students

resolutions and the ineffective were able to meet and interact with 112 for 2003-2004 I results of a lack of consensus people from around the world.

between committee members. They learned different perspectives

This resulted from a spirited and about the world around them and

discourse to understand their insightful among com- began own per-

mittee members who were dedi- spectives more fully. ' I 1r Ifci irl cated to creating worthwhile and As well, the conference p::'

long-lasting solutions to complex allowed students to meet people

crises. Even from problems or more Laurier who they might not

committee importantly, the mem- have otherwise met, and these

bers were willing to compromise friendships will hopefully continue

with each other in order reach the conference. to a long past | workable solution. While knowledge of politics

Some committee members and current events is an asset at

were recalcitrant and unwilling to these conferences, students from

For North and compromise. example, any department can go expect ■B ®

* ifflw <-■ ,*£9ls I N| % 112 r":. *■ t Korea and the United States exer- an amazing experience. The trip is ' ?j|

cised "rule of facilitated the a thumb," ensuring by World Affairs For more information on positions available, remained the policies same despite Society and occurs annually at tine please contact Lindsay Markle, the amount of international unity end of January or beginning of fa Vice it. President: Human Resources and 1 against February. It is an excellent opportu- Development

The student reflected the debate UN nity to engage in on current

of in and learn reality negotiation an interna- issues more about the

tional organization. United Nations and how the world

of Regardless the type of committee operates.

student a was placed in, the experi- 16 International Wednesday February 5 2003

could with blessed is to make this I not agree more wholeheartedly country, world better."

Bush. The that Bush and his the risk of I President irony is At overestimating President Bush, with Bush dawned cronies are the latest in this string of men. The I'm sure it has on him that the agree way to latest is testament to the fact "make this world better" is not military build-up through moving that if dominate and intimi- and alliances with the Union address, the more I found myself anyone is out to troops building oppressive

with Bush, it's the United States. But this is but the exact This agreeing even on foreign policy date, nothing regimes, opposite. only leads conclusion and in the had one to the that world security issues which, past, new. betterment is

hurl television the In elected not on the US at all. tempted me to my out near- Chile, democratically president agenda

est window. Salvador Allende, a socialist, was assassinated Finally, Bush stated, "Our founders dedi-

I dramatic in CIA-backed 1973 led cated this to the cause Had suddenly experienced a a military coup by country of human dig- shift like that which the earth other than General Pinochet. the of and polar encounters none Augusto nity, rights every person the possi-

hundred thousand where- While being a friend of the United States, bilities of life. This conviction leads every couple years, good every us his the world the in north becomes south, and south becomes Pinochet was not quite as nice to own into to help afflicted and defend Joseph Farag peo- until Pinochet and his the and the north? ple. From 1973 1990 peace confound designs of evil

The of the address Had I from end of the ruled with iron commit- men." State Union was simply suddenly leaped one military junta an fist,

of reli- of of more of the same from George W Bush. He political spectrum to the farthest right ting thousands atrocities including cases Perhaps "confounding the designs of evil

and liberal all at and men" here at home talked about the need to stem the HIV/AIDS gious conservatism capitalism torture, extrajudicial execution "disappear- begins right and with our

in environmental President Bush's words? allies, rather than abroad. epidemic Africa, protection, hearing eloquent ance." Perhaps waging pre-

the did the United turn blind is not the to importance of healthcare and even an No. Not only States a emptive wars way defend peace.

informative brief Bush's words because towards all of 1983 US actions in the chemistry lesson on how Rather, I agreed with eye this, despite a Amnesty Perhaps past, and into the

and much the United States International what amounted foreseeable future have combining hydrogen oxygen can produce they applied just as to report outlining undermined rather

with did the extremists which he but abetted in the than furthered "the of human energy only water as a by-product. as they to at was to crimes against humanity, cause dignity, the

Wait what?! his words. One in crimes America's active role in of and the a minute, directing sentence particular through assas- rights every person, possibility of

Did deceive Bush the attention: the elected leader and life." my ears me, or was caught my sinating democratically every

social the 20th small Pinochet's Sequel actually underlining important "Throughout century, aiding rise to power.

that had been in his of seized control of Bush "As nation programs long neglected groups men great nations, went on to say: our moves

fervent war-mongering? built armies and arsenals and set out to domi- troops and builds alliances to make our world

In fact, the more I listened to Bush's State of nate the weak and intimidate the world." safer, we must also remember our calling, as a

lions of lives he's undoubtedly dev- icantly better off after this conflict. It

astated under his that Get out of America's oppressive rule, as is highly regrettable war is the well the fact that his way as upon death, only way to enact regime change m

his son is prepared to take over Iraq, but it is clear that this is the only

democratic have and almost who called tor "serious consequences" to reasons. They power surely continue way. Any person is against

with the democratic of his father's of this consider the of not cooperating weapons dragged problems reign terror. war must plight

inspectors. Another resolution is not the United Nations system into this Perhaps those who oppose war the Iraqi people, who have lived and

and would hurt the conflict. Their should ask al-Salihi what he died under this for necessary, only opposition to war in Najib dictatorship 24

United fol- the elite who fled in 1995 two that Nations process by not Iraq truly highlights unfairly thinks, having Iraq years including unjust wars

of the United Nations' resulted the death of least lowing through on its threat. nature was subsequently being sent a in at

Blix's Council. the of Furthermore, Hans report Security videotape showing rape a 700,000 people

these female relative. I to the to the United Nations is more The truth is that countries challenge any person oppose

than to do not the How dare France and a war Saddam Hussein, a enough reason wage war morally oppose violating Germany, against the of who kills of other Rory Nisan against Iraq, considering the tons of sovereignty of Iraq. After all, who Russia oppose ousting man people coun- brutal and awful offensive missing anthrax and other potential could? Saddam Hussein is a brutal Saddam Hussein? They are hurting tries in

Unless there of destruction. A little deal of would both the United Nations and the and who tortures and murders is an Iraqi insurrection weapons mass dictator; a great good wars,

for world rid world action his against Saddam Hussein, George W. considered fact is that the U.N. be done the by getting by opposing against own every day.

Bush's of the address of him and democratic such brutal dictator. State Union weapons inspectors never found beginning a a

to have made the without the We remember In the no matter how selfish appears finally war anything in 1990s process in Iraq. must end,

definite. of exiles. Saddam the hundreds of thousands of lives the United States' against Iraq However, help Iraqi Now goals may or may

Bush's actions have been roundly threatens his scientists with death for that Hussein has ended, and the mil- not be, the Iraqi nation will be signif-

criticized both within the United admitting anything to the inspectors.

in States and the international com- Considering the amount of missing munity. France, Germany and materials, and the lack of proactive Waterloo Co-operative Russia has weakened (though it its aid by Iraq, war to stop the weapons

have stance) united against an of mass destruction seems fair. Residence Inc. if without American invasion the Yet the war is still opposed by Owned Students approval of the United Nations. Germany, France and Russia. Why? Built, apd Operated by

Although it's not clear why Germany's reason is particularly

W. Bush to to clear: Gerhard George wants go war, its current Chancellor,

it is clear that the United States Schroeder, won his election on the

would benefit greatly from a victori- basis of opposition to United States

ous war against Iraq. First, the top- action in Iraq. To fall back on that

of Saddam would pling Hussein position now would be highly detri-

threat that mental his remove any Iraq might to leadership.

use of mass destruction more all V i v' weapons However, generally, ' , ; \ :

S '' the sell them , v ,* .; .' :•?• •• : : v against U.S., or to peo- three nations stand to gain a great

ple who would. Secondly, the U.S. deal by attempting to force the

would remove its most staunch United States into engaging the inter-

the oil rich Middle opponent in East. national community (and more

This means more control over that specifically the United Nations

vital oil the region's supplies through Security Council) once again. By

installation of a pro-U.S. democracy 'supporting' United Nations meth- Wish could live in Iraq. However it is almost certain- ods, Germany, France and Britain you

ly true that the U.S. is justly afraid serve only their own benefit,

that will be attacked they with these because it is a method by which

and wish these weak weapons, to prevent a relatively powers might in Residence would intervene tragedy that quite likely be so American policy. Again?

great so as to remove the date of These European states' interven-

September 11,2001 from the history tion against coalition (not unilateral) us: - Student Contact books. action is not about what is right and Community

what with Opposing the invasion of Iraq at is wrong in beginning war St. - Rooms 268 Phillip this time are most notably France, Iraq. They merely wantto have their Dormitory

Germany and Russia. However, own say. - Winter and Sublets 519.884.3670 these countries do not necessarily However, what makes Spring

Saddam France and Russia oppose ousting Hussein; Germany, so spe- - Minutes from UW/WLU [email protected] time for cial? France and Russia theyjust say they want more essentially the inspections, and that another resolu- have veto power on Security

tion should be passed. However, Council because of their nuclear

It it certainly is not for why was Resolution 1441 passed? capabilities; Sports 17 Wednesday February 5 2003

The good 'ol hockey game

LadyarankedHawkscurrently have sixth winning weekend,inthe nation

began to cost the Hawks. Queen's Despite the Gaels' unyielding

Kristen took of able Lipscombe advantage a power play efforts, Laurier was to hold off

opportunity, netting their second the competition and maintain

On the evening of Friday, January goal of the night at 18:08 of the their 4 - 3 lead until the end.

second off of low think have be the 31 the stage was set at the period a point "I we to at

for shot that traffic out of to beat Waterloo Recreation Complex passed by top our game them,"

women's Eadie's five- commented Bowker the an entertaining hockey front, through Cindy following

that would fans hole and into the net. The second "We were for one game keep capti- game. period,

and athletes in ended with the Hawks we weren't for the second and vated engaged an period up we

- did well the third. intense on-ice performance. The 4 2. in But the game

"I was on knees too is three showdown was between top my early periods long."

with too "We stated OUA (Ontario University my legs spread apart are really even,"

Athletics) contenders the Laurier far...it slipped right through...rub- Queen's team leader Chaisson.

Golden Hawks and the Queen's ber in the hole," commented "They (the Hawks) had the home

Golden Gaels. Eadie on the Gaels' second period ice advantage and we started off

Friday's match-up against the goal. badly, but after the first period it

for the "I think that We have lot of Gaels was a true test we came out on was pretty even. a

Matt Benassi added rookies who Hawks. As defending OUA fire," Captain Grahek. "But are getting their

Second Golden Hawk defender think mad. what Champions and 2001-2002 CIS year Ashley Stephenson (#33) moves I they got They picked nerves out. Once they know in for the shot while Grahek (#5) falls back. has much Captain Jackie their will dominant silver medallists, Laurier up play." to expect, we be a

live With like the with Bowker Laurier's The action continued in the to up to. opponents into game assistance regarding strong seesaw team league."

from line Arbeau. first the with the On the Queen's quickly catching up to mate Lindsay period showing. throughout third, Saturday, February 1

continued what Gaels chance fire Hawks took the the Hawks in terms of calibre, the Rookie Tracey Palinsky Bowker commented on taking every to to ice against chances of Laurier maintaining its the early Golden Hawk momen- he hoped was going through the the puck at Brock at the

minder reputation as a paramount team in tum, putting Laurier's second goal minds of the Queen's players fol- net Recreation Laurier 5, Brock 2 the of the the scoreboard the Hawks' dominance in Eadie. OUA grows increasingly more night up on lowing Complex,

Eadie stood the the difficult. at the 2:08 mark. the first, "They're at Laurier...why However, up to defeating Badgers 5-2.

offensive with her Going into Friday's contest, The Hawks continued to dom- would they want to be Queen's push Laurier now has a regular season

usual record of 12 - - and the Hawks were ranked number inate with offensive zest. Hawk here...they're going to get beat tenacity. 1 3 leads the

leader lose and The six in the nation, while the points Krissy Thompson up, they're going to they Gaels were able to score a OUA West. However, with teams

Gaels followed scored the third of the won't what like and improved squad goal game get any points...that's skillfully set up goal at 17:16 Queen's Toronto looming

I close behind at number seven in with assists from Kate Macnamara hope they're thinking." when OUA point leader Elizabeth at the top of the league, the

Grahek. solid Chaisson carried the behind the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity and Jackie Despite a beginning to puck Hawks are far from secure.

this The Golden the for the net and out front the Sport). Undoubtedly game Gaels, however, game Hawks, Queen's Eadie's passed it Indeed, Queen's Golden

could have been would be dissuaded. in the second who in Gaels threat a prophetic not Queen's came out prepared to Mindy Casselman, was pose an obvious to

forecast of what turned the to lessen the to the the Hawks this event, a potential up perfect position slip puck season. Although

the and and the This the the Hawks have this might transpire at OUA intensity gap into net. brought most recent Laurier 4, Queen's 3

month's answered make - Championships in a time. a score up to 4 3; Queen's was victory over Queen's behind

the for Laurier's with comeback. The Gaels in the Hawks. will have face off Despite pressure suc- challenge a goal by were narrowing on them, they to

the Baker 11:48. in The cess on Hawks, Laurier came Keri at Laurier's relentless and successful their Hawks began to panic against the Gaels again on out of the in the first who hold off and the Gaels to drive this gates period Thompson, is second in objective to any more were able Saturday. Only time, the with determined ferocity, bom- points in the OUA standings, Laurier goals. The contest quickly through Laurier's defense for some Hawks will not have the home ice

net minder with another became matched shots on Within the last and barding Queen's quickly responded an evenly game quick net. advantage a large, supportive

Caroline with shots. seconds of the face-off crowd them Hare goal to put the score at 4-1 for the between two elite squads and the game a Laurier cheering on.

Hawks the first Hawks forced be called the Hawks' Second-year centre Candice at intermission. were to on was in zone,

the for defensive alert. Djukic opened up scoring "They came out prepared providing a potential opportunity

Laurier eleven said Head Coach Bill number of for the Gaels to a mere seconds tonight," A rash penalties tie it up.

Laurier hoop dreams

defense and taking the ball to the basket. TJ. Hill Laurier led the entire first half but

allowed Waterloo to inch closer in the

Saturday afternoon, the women's basketball dying minutes. The two teams would head

team took to the floor to add to locker - another chap- the room with Laurier up 43 42.

ter in the Battle of Waterloo. It was the sec- Golden Hawks Head Coach Stu Julius

ond time this season these two cross-town was relatively happy with his team's play, rivals lock horns the hardwood. but would on thought they could improve on defense.

The last the Hawks scored well the meeting saw Lady "Offensively, we really in

cruise to a 70 - 57 victory on Waterloo soil. first half but defensively we didn't really do

would They be looking a good job. We

to do much the same talked about defen- Laurier 85, Waterloo 69 on this in front of at the day a sive intensity Matt Benassi

Laurier crowd filled with Hawk alumni. half," commented Julius. A Waterloo player attempts to block a jump shot during Saturday's basketball contest. The Hawks came out hard early, imple- The second half began with Waterloo

full court It their first and lead of the wide of three menting an aggressive press. capturing only open. Concluding a string The win catapults the Lady Hawks into

seemed able Their - 45 to work, as they were to jump contest. narrow 46 lead would straight three pointers, Barnes would nail a second place tie with Brock in the OUA out to an 16-7 lead. the be short lived. her fourth shot from the early Leading beyond arc to open (Ontario University Athletics) West division. for second Sarah Laurier was Laurier Barnes hit a short a twelve Laurier lead. With four the charge early year guard up point games remaining in sea- Robin Roszell. She drained from inside the that Waterloo post eight pull-up jumper key was never able to recover son Laurier looks to be in good shape head-

in the first minutes and Laurier - the from the Hawk bal- points ten provided sparked a 7 0 run to regain shooting explosion. A ing into the playoffs. They fly to Thunder

the home with solid inside-outside - The Hawks team a 52 46. would not anced Golden Hawk attack saw all weekend for back-to-back advantage scoring Bay next games

presence. look back from there, as they would lead five Laurier starters hit double digits in against Lakehead.

forward Channer the of the and Also, Laurier Dee was rest way cruise to a convinc- points. of a tower strength down low. Combined ing 85 - 69 victory. Hawk guards Meaghan McGrath and

with effort the she a strong on glass, was Midway through the second half, Hawk Maire Guinney chipped in 14 points each

relentless the shooters fire and blew the in penetrating Warrior caught game to lead all scorers. 18 Sports Wednesday February 5 2003

Women make playoffs, men left in the dust

The also took the Games three and four consisted of the men to court on Can someone replace Ellis' vigor and Rich Kawamoto same unselfish that and his and there is positive team Is there play Mclntyre Wednesday Sunday. Although play? any hope for a suffered squad rely on. no need to ask, the Laurier men a turn around season in the 2003-2004

The Laurier women's is "There who three to none Western on Golden Hawk season? Have volleyball team was nobody individually game beating to any words of

them - down lane in the final of stood remarked. which at 1 15 on driving victory leg out," Mclntyre "Everyone Wednesday, put encouragement? Though you may not find hint of the - With involved and contributed the in the 2002 2003 campaign. only one was everyone to season. any prosperity Laurier stands,

match took less time than kindness found match remaining, they have no choice but the victory. It was a really big win for us." The to play was from an unexpected

The them the drive from London. The to take a 'win or go home' attitude. three games to one win put at Mustangs' pun- source.

lasted hour and includ- Wednesday night was a match that the an 8 - 8 record and tied for third in the ishment just over an Sidler, Western's 6'2" left side hitter and

ed for the seventh-ranked Hawks had been waiting for all season. Up OUA West division. a ten-minute injury stoppage Laurier points scorer in the against the second place Western Captain Hannah Snider felt as if the win right side hitter Jordan Brennan. OUA, had some words of praise for the

Western Western's Golden Mustangs, they were in a over was a powerful Hawks.

much must-win situation in good sign for the offence was too "Laurier always Laurier 3, Western 1 Western 3, Laurier 0 remainder of the for the Hawks handle. order to stay in the play- to gives us a tough off hunt. The Hawks the rats the match. some hard-nosed And a win they certainly got. season. now sit amongst in They've got veter-

the first the Hawks made been all for cellar of the with left in and real from the rook- In set, many "We've waiting season our OUA, one game ans good energy minor mistakes. Miscommunication and potential to come through like it did today," their horrid season. ies. ..However," he added with a smile, "...it

defense combined for the break- hold its is be noted that lazy Mustangs' noted Snider. "This was definitely a Laurier did, however, own in to we were victorious three

25 - 22 After that first match for and feels the none." victory. set, however, through us it really good trash-talk, psychological game. games to the Hawks showed the and dis- be this confident "Our vocal As for match...do toughness to in our game." guys were pretty tonight. Sunday's you even

cali- tend lose focus when need ask? Now 1 -16 cipline needed to compete at the high Sunday was an opportunity for the We to competing to spotting a record, bre that Hawks to their less McGill holds they are capa- keep against experienced only a ble streak alive teams. But it was nice to worse record than of. They were strong winning Laurier 1 Queen's Laurier 0 3, Queen's 3, the Hawks. right from the begin- as they hosted the get a chance to use our Word has

who haven't much floor that have five the ning of the second set, showing brilliance Queen's Golden Gaels. A win would give guys seen time," it they only players on

of third the said Pete Sidler about his team. the teams should on all areas of the floor. them sole possession place in Western Captain Perhaps two have a

six OUA West. team's on-court behaviour. battle of the worst.. .six on five? Ouch.. .Las In game one, they were players try- touted be The did show flashes still McGill. to but in were a It was a match that was to a Laurier men some ing win, game two, they Vegas picks

down. A of brilliance. Fourth Scott Ellis So the team who would not accept a loss. battle and the fans were not let year Captain as regular season comes to an

the Hawks led has been of the few in the end for both the men have their "In the first set, we were too concerned sloppy first set by to a quick one bright spots teams, bags

but within their Laurier this The seventeenth- and are to clean out the lock- with the physical mistakes on the court and defeat, they dug deep arse- lineup season. packed ready

of ranked in the OUA The the other those led to mental errors in our heads," nal and pulled off three convincing wins points scorer proved er room. women, on hand,

Most Valuable heads commented Hawks Head Coach, Dave 26 - 24, 25 -16 and 25 -18. With only one why he is the Hawks' Player. are looking to turn some as they

match their all the massacres they have suf- make a run for a berth in this Mclntyre. "But we started to play unselfish remaining in regular season, Amongst year's and Ellis Laval. in two and start- the Hawks are at the time fered, is encouraging and National at volleyball game everyone peaking right always puts Championships

look make 110% into match. ed to play more on the same page." to an impressive playoff run. every

Keystone. le#rtlpi Skaters making strides

Fields. fill the roster on the team. I think

Derek Iwanuk Shay-Marie Steacy finished the interest has really increased

second the bronze in the last few because we in senior sin- years

"We better and the have a figure skating team?" gles competition, while Meghan are getting cover-

This the Sidler and Maddock fin- has increased the Cord is most common Lindsey age in

that the members of the ished second the silver and the commented response in junior website,"

Laurier women's figure skating similar dance Parsons. "I think team hear when they mention competition, to student coaches are

Golden better for for they are varsity Hawk help their team fin- now figure skaters. ish in the medals the development "It's a struggle of for the second because we are at Despite being one tonnd eveiy year smallest school and the Laurier's varsity teams, consecutive com- a new coach." the figure skating team is making petition. word gets out." strides in their development and Co-coaches Despite the -Michelle Gallie, within the OUA (Ontario Christina Parsons ongoing improve- Co-coach of varsity University Athletics). and Michelle ment of the figure women's figure skating After finishing in the medals Gallie commented skating team, Gal lie for the first the the felt that what lies time at Queens on develop-

ahead for the Varsity Skating Competition in ment of the figure figure

this the at Laurier and Hawks is somewhat Kingston past November, skating program skating

continued their the of student unclear. "The future is women ongoing on importance pretty improvement by placing in the coaches. uncertain, because in a way we mmm bargains] three "I'm in fifth and when I short term so it is top again on Saturday night year are coaches, at the hard to term future. QUALITY NEW & USED OUA Invitational, which was in first year, we did not even see a longer took the Columbia have and It's to find a place at Ice enough girls to come a struggle every year b PC's AT LOW PRICES! said Gallie. new coach,"

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corner to take a snot tnat made its

Shawn Parker way past Rivest. The second period action took Proudly B a rougher and the r tone, game play vMe eiu

after 6 - 4 at While A day suffering a loss tightened up noticeably.

the hands of the Windsor Lancers, Laurier would dominate the play

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for little retribution. The ing a the Lancer goaltender (Pat

Hawks were also looking to get McCoubrey with the marker). themselves back on the winning Heading into the third period the \is*© Sspiii? track after falling to the York Hawks looked frustrated, and mmam raffibsnn/ looked to out with to come a way

seal the victory.

Windsor 6, laurier 4 In the third, it was more Hawk

dominance on the ice. While the Yeomen and the afore mentioned Lancers would momentarily take GRAND OPENING Lancers this past week. the lead three goals to two, at no

The with did the Laurier game began a quick point in time men

look tempo and an energetic pace that ever worried on the ice.

in on the Instead of and The LIBRARY CAFE saw everyone action, playing tentatively OPENING- including the goaltenders. Laurier making sure Windsor did not rookie Justin Day and Lancer net score again, the Hawks opened is proud to offer Starbucks A M%# F*eJ minder ventured the and bombarded Kevin Rivest out up play Rivest premium coffee and Tazo nets back-to-back with after shot. If %rll) of their on plays shot

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Col will (who would be fac- Colwill looked add his total a big to to a lj:>ok for ihe iafaei? tor later on) had three solid minute later when he made an chances the side of at the net on a outstanding individual effort to

Laurier powerplay, but could not steal the puck from a Lancer find to a way score.

The first of the tally game came while Laurier was in the Laurier 4, Windsor 3 midst of an ill-timed line change,

for defenseman allowing Lancer defender, and barely missed an

Lombardo to walk after Joe right in on open net deeking out Rivest.

and shot him. The When the dust Day snap a past settled, it was

Hawks would waste little time the Hawks that came out on top

would become with - 3 answering (which a 4 victory. a theme for the rest of the after- The Hawks look to build on noon) when second- the win with four hulking year only regular sea- forward Chris Osborne became son game left, the next of which ■ the of takes beneficiary some crisp pass- place Friday night against i UNLIMITED TOPPINGS** ing by Matt Schnarr and Kyle University Avenue rivals the

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for CIS championships. 20 Entertainment Wednesday February 5 2003

The "Top 20" albums of the '90s

Abetween andcasual conversationtwo Cord writers whoshouldJakeJustin, seriouslyprofessional help seek

#8 U2 - Actung Baby (1991) incredibly annoying sections. Jake and Justin Justin: It'll probably be different #4 Weezer - Pinkerton (1996) Mocking themselves and the

but the list will be With the and media with hooks and #13 Pearl - Ten tomorrow a song structure, lyrics heavy Jam (1991) of the of the It'll be the It's hard knows this Jake: Whoa Justin! A top 20 summation '90s. passionate content blending per- unforgettable singles. to Everybody one. Some

'90s list? best to describe what into one another it's hard emulate but to look hate it. I felt I never thought you'd way hap- fectly easy up to. people obliged to put and and what will influence the love this album. The somewhere. sink to such an arbitrary pened not to perfect it cliche filler of music. If broken heart #9 Dr. Dre - The Chronic space during January's next 20 years popular geek Olympia. (1992) lack of album releases. had throw all demeanor of cool. Blur - Parklife I to away my Adding a new #14

the for - Slanted The Chronic hardcore With albums from '90s except a #5 Pavement & proved rap its contagious hooks, beats What about the Sum handful would be Enchanted could be devoured the MTV and anthems this Justin: new these, my (1992) by bar-hopping is, choices. of didn't Known left field the least 41- I, course, forget as a masterpiece. religion. hands-down, annoying include Nickleback's and of all Brit to master- Strange, awkward, confusing pop. Jake: I'm going to punch you! piece, Silver Side Up. completely addicting. It also creat-

ed the sound for - Chocolate template every #15 Ween & Cheese indie band of the last Justin: Well this list had to hap- ten years. (1994) have bet- pen. I obviously Using every popular musi- ter taste than most and cal element formed in the

last 50 rhust impose my preten- years, Ween proves it's sions, obscure and snob- easy to create fantastic bish with oddball judgment upon pop tunes everyone....James will humour. help too. #16 Lauryn Hill Miseducation of (1998) Jake: I see you've changed The the style & structure of the Fugees' The Score was fantastic but this is the normal lists. Clever. per- fected version of alt-rap.

Justin: Oh-h-h that's right.

#17 Outkast - Stankonia I'm a superstar. The list starts at #2 and ends (2000)

cliche somewhere near 20. Mocking rap techniques Jake: Disagreements from the #10 Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the 36 while simultaneously making new

- Exile in Chambers masses are inevitable. #6 Liz Phair Guyville (1993) is Jake: Why start at #2? ones, Stcuikonia a jumble of (1993) A perfectly conceived and orches- influences funneled into one big A #2 Beastie Boys - Paul's Lyrics that'd make Jagger blush trated effort. key, and essential, Justin: Nirvana's Nevermind is in beer bong. Boutique (1989) and licks that'd make Richards piece in the jazz-rap appearing in the albums of the last top five cen- album after this Exile in 40 Every rap is root- jealous Guyville proved top today. #18 Nirvana - Insecticide tury. the that could be ed deep. Produced by Dust a blowjob queen (1992) album of of the final death of #11 Nine Inch Nails - Hate Brothers, this was one one coughs Pretty Jake: I see some albums date way rock. The ultimate in it's Machine (1989) Sloppy guitars. Cracking voices the first to include samples as sarcastic, back to '89. Cheater! los- of that's it when - it rarities structure for a wall of hip beats. one my favorites; why Just Skinny Puppy was sounds like the its and Trent constantly used #6. ing energy, (Negativland got edge released in response to Justin: Yup. minute about samples before, but just formed releases a 50 album Nevermind. Silly, serious, hard, walls of sound and protest). #7 R.E.M. - Automatic for the his ex-girlfriend. Hey it's industrial You know, can be a real album is in Jake: you rock! poppy...this a day People (1991) emo sometimes but that method jerk the life of Cobain's emotions. #3 Pixies - Doolittle (1989) The most morose albums on this sounds logical. Now this list is of the #12 Daft Punk - Homework A perfect mesh between college list; it a perfect summation There's cemented, right? no way rock and It's but '90s moodiness and (1996) pop. strange great empathy, could be you possibly wrong, effort full fun and is considered a godfather "teen angst." A wacky, unpredictable right? Right? album to indie rock. of tempo-changed and sometimes

Roots dominate February 1st A new wave

"What the fuck? The Roots is takin over" New Canadian film and

stage, but not without satisfying plete with individual solos) drop- hungry heads with an intermis- ping into their own jam session Syndrome" Andy Owens "Office Space sion hosted by Mad Skillz, better that proceeded to start the second with If this known who half of the 6. fights your you were in Toronto past as Skillz, jumped on set. Never-ending had and what If Skillz wasn't for the Tito cubicle neighbor. Saturday night, hopefully you stage gave everyone enough Goya hands sold Most to suffer from it: your on a ticket to see one seemed to be a lot more than they out crowd, an appearance likely What once was a successful class- other than Posdnuos of Canadians. Canadian Mounties of the hypest shows to roll were expecting. He dropped a from none B kind of movie will soon be the the last few few tracks from his De La Soul and tribute to are exempted. through city in new upcom- a Jam introduced in the indexes of all There a wave in months. "The Legendary Roots Master Jay (R.I.P) & RUN DMC is new textbooks under the psychiatry has rock The increased the Canadian film. it not Crew" were in town to energy on an Although of Office name Space Syndrome. have Haus and been named yet, I Guvernment's Kool on the already intimate, intense officially It all started with the Blockbuster chosen to call it the Office Space follow tour to their new interactive As the up performance. in the shelf-comedy, teammates but not because it fits album, Phrenology. It's been said show wound down, it was time Syndrome, "Hi-How-Can-I-Help-You- because this be my countless times that the from for Scratch to a little "Flava in merely might crew put would Today?" industry recom- Who's PA he beatboxed the one-time chance into the Philadelphia, can put on one ya ear" as Craig mend to each other, but it has of the best shows in the business Mack classic better than it proba- Who dictionary. mental dis- now become a trippy of the could been mixed the and even themselves have on Taking up technique they praise bly order that you can scam your and the for that. had idea of table. At this '96 School I thought I an any only $40.25, Dogma insurance with or that company of Office what after miniscule for Silicon Valley motif to expect constantly was a price to pay can help you mingle at parties like movies spinning one of the tightest live the live performance of some Space, with hoers d'oeuvres. Left Side of the albums to The Roots Come and in WayDownTown, date, File Photo unique refreshing hip hop, Office Space Syndrome. You or Invitation explore Alive, but I was dead a world of washed singles and Fridge proven Hailing from Philadelphia, The Roots up know have it when you you: death in this after I artists for themes beaten to wrong past Saturday hurting looking an 1. Start treating your computer the Coupland and Arthur experienced what all the talk was unused beat. To be concise, Douglas Slick Rick that like real ing album, a cover person. still about. show worth and novellas, and manage really was every penny Hailey and fin- Start in kept everyone moving 2. confiding your comput- docu- to look fun. These fictional Essentially, from the moment if you ever get a chance to see ished with up "Ghostwriter," er. of Russian because mentaries are a ?uestlove dropped the first beat, them, go, i can game guaran- is which effectively put mainstream 3. Start thinking computer your roulette, omniscience the entire crew blew the doors off tee that they "shall, proceed, and lacking any radio trust excessive- through a lyrical paper- betraying your by for rap rock the mic." about both the rules of the game the Guvernment a solid but continue to shredder, creatively cutting ly dialog boxes. up opening and the role of oneself in it. Made extremely quick two hours. With artist after artist for something that 4. Have wet dreams of sadistical- filmed with hand- hands in the air and bodies by us (usually quite often unnoticed in ly destroying the fax machine goes held cameras/home videos), bouncing on the floor, they briefly most music The Roots with chain saw. today. a and there is about about us targeting us, ran through just every Suicidal i.e. returned as "Black Thought 5. attempt, trying to the almost of whether record, which after a while, start- no certainty the fire win- stepped back up into a batiie with jump through proof eel to resemble sounds of the live next to cubicle and Skillz, which siowiy shifted into dow your you (continued on 21) album itself. About halfway page ?uestlove, Kama! and Hub (com- bounce back. through the set the crew left the Entertainment • 21 Wednesday February 5 2003

Anatomy of Journey? ear candy Thechallenges of establishing oneselfinmusic promotion

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Faith finds the spotlight

between. All the well as the two they were not being sacrilegious actors cap- Testament, as Kara Bertrand but teaching the "pagans at six tured each of their characters Mary's ("One's the Madonna,

other A 'o clock." with new perspectives and the was a tart.") song

"The Top Ten Rejected The talented cast included brought alive (through laughter) and dance number followed to

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The itself members who like number one bestseller of all play was compiled ence action

time. It's "The Bible: The into two acts: the Old within their plays, the actors

Complete Word (abridged)" Testament, and the New were in fight scenes - one with

This original interpretation "This original Testament. The actors managed the Angel Gabriel, and Jacob, of the Bible condensed hun- interpretation of to speak to the audience instead and another humourous fabri-

Bible to them. The amount of David and Goliath. dreds of pages of writing into the con- of playing cation

two hours of comedy. Directed densed hundreds of audience interaction was The set itself was simple.

rendition few of - a and choreographed by Robert pages of writing exquisite including a Two columns, steps and a until of 'Old McDonald Had A bible the back that More, the play runs into two hours of Farm' large stone at

February 15 at the Waterloo comedy." for Noah's Ark. Every book could mysteriously be moved for Stage Theatre, uptown within the Bible was covered, actors to occasionally enter.

and if of The made the Waterloo. one was missed, one simple set play

follow and allowed Each of the actors played the three would make sure to easier to

tell of of 'themselves' as well as various quickly the highlights. some sort predictability to

able Even the of the take and figures in the Bible. The begin- three. The actors were to vocabulary place. Costumes props the that of the had and from the Bible was commented on and were ning play a song represent figures scrip- only things

- renditions these the Contributed Photo dance routine, followed by the ture women, men, God and new on were changed throughout per-

bush! Such small forth. (Note: now formance. for the of actors breaking character (as even a a num- put 'begotten' complete enjoyment the faithful they tended to do throughout ber of cast members made it means 'to have intercourse'; Now, being not entirely an play. So, readers,

and the there two words to the duration of the perform- easy to follow each of them and 'go to' now means 'up expert on Bible, I was are only left

Flashcards used to not be able to fol- Go To! ance) to give introductions as become better acquainted to yours.') were expecting say:

well rehearsed the characters the actors and the audi- low the and would be as a warning. they played. to help "plot"

the tell the difference between less confused the entire This particular "viewer discre- Randy was the leader, Andy ence more or

to and of the Old time. What I knew, however, tion" served warn any not-so-bright one, Dwayne Joseph Testament,

in and of the New all that needed to be known extremely religious viewers that the complainer and the one Joseph was

have Pizazz? Who says Jazz doesn't

The Ensemble ended as as if it were a voice full of emo-

with more than words as had begun, Katie Wesot tion, saying strongly they could possibly describe. This "Basie's Buddie B" and, true to

the bass to the Stella By Starlight. Doesn't it just expressive piece preceded the its name, was key

The sound jazzy? "Stella by big band sound of "Stella by success of this performance.

of the seemed be Starlight," Come 0n...We1l it is Starlight" and followed by a pattern song to

jazzy and catchy, and the title of quick intermission. a slow crescendo that exploded

series of one of the pieces performed by When the Jazz Ensemble had with short loud, sharp

the At the end of this WLU Jazz Ensemble on finished their break of signing notes. piece,

the resonated like Saturday February 1 at the autographs, (just kidding) they group a gym-

Maureen Forrester Recital Hall. hit the audience with "The nast stepping down with pride

in after back-hand- The men Lhe group kept Time's Right" a piece with amaz- landing a key

things dark and mysterious in ing saxophone harmonies that spring. The entire performance

suits and while of the seemed to rise and even to a non- ties, most up up togeth- was a treat, jazz

ladies added little to Check them out a pizzazz er, waiting for the trumpets and connoisseur.

the March 3 in the jazz with vibrant red and trombones to finish their sen- Sunday, 23 at pm

But this is with bold Maureen Forrester Recital Hall. orange tops. not a tences sharp, finality.

of how At the superficial report they its conclusion, guy

what is how behind uttered "nice" the looked; important is me as do think of the Siobhar Bhagwat Grant to Danielle: What you sax on drawn- they sounded, which was sharp, ensemble ended with a beach?

on-beat, and "rambunctious," as out dissonant chord.

their director put it.

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