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The CORD Weekly the CORD weekly LAURIER'S OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER- Richard Gwyn talks poli- What are the election Men's BBall loses a - VOLUME 41 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 2000 - ISSUE 15 tics. PAGE 3 ISSUES THIS YEAR? PAGE 12 tight one. Page 16 Jan Wong Rolls Along Globe columnist continues book toutat WLU CORD NEWS brain damage." LUKE JOHNSTON In 1972, she was one of a handful of international stu- Imagine getting paid to have dents who were allowed to lunch with Bryan Adams. For attend university in China. Globe and Mail columnist Jan During this period, China was Wong, who makes a living by undergoing the Cultural taking celebrities out for lunch, Revolution. Wong's studies in this dream is a reality. Last night Beijing were guided with an in the Paul Martin Centre, Jan iron fist. She had no textbooks Wong thrilled a packed house and frequently had to perform with details of her trips to China hard labour. Living in a totali- and lunches with world famous tarian state, where absolutely people. every aspect of life was moni- Wong, who has received tored, left Wong very disillu- much acclaim, including The sioned. She returned to Canada National Newspaper award, in 1980. was born in Montreal in 1952. However, her days in China Although she is a third genera- were not completely over. In F tion Canadian, as a child, Wong 1988, she returned to China as VX/II had no Asian-Canadian friends, the first female foreign corre- and felt a strong need to explore spondent for the Globe and DAVID her Chinese heritage. As a Mail. Once again, Wong found young adult, Wong began to herself in the midst of an impor- Globe and Mail columnist Jan Wong signs copies of her new book. Lunch With Jan Wong. practice Maoism, which was, as tant cultural period in Chinese deadly warnings from the emotion as she recalled watch- do was sit there with my pen she put it, "her form of rebellion history. She witnessed the tragic Chinese government, tens of ing people being gunned down and paper taking notes." instead of drugs." She went on events in Tiananmen Square. thousands of people filled the by the army. to joke that, "she wasn't sure From her hotel balcony she square to protest human rights "They kept on coming and which would have caused more helplessly watched as, despite abuses. Wong's voice showed kept on dying. And all I could Continued • Might • P.3 Wide Mouth Mason Ride Out Blazin' CORD ENTERTAINMENT Craig's sides, smiling from time to time, especially active and I begin to wonder if of plurality resides within most main- MAUREEN SPILLANE relaxed with the music that seems to the show has become so routine for him stream music, and allows WMM to come effortlessly. that it doesn't matter whether or not the blend the styles of funk, rock, and pop so How do people decide what good music The music they play is good. Each crowd is reciprocating his energy. that the sound can be called their own is? What draws the audience in and what song is distinct from the last, which is a Although there is little interaction (even though everybody else is doing it). keeps them coming back for more? rare departure from both mainstream between the members of the band, it is Halfway into the show, Earl's energy Some would say that the answer is easy. and independent Canadian music. The apparent he has come to play and have is cut short, as there are apparent prob- The mind-dulling, marketed, and dismal lyrics are inviting, but there is also an a good time with the 100 or so fans that lems with the sound levels. His bass can trite called pop music, has been served underlying edge that is not so welcom- have shown up. And it pays off for him. barely be heard over the high volume of so often it is now what most people ing. Artistically, Craig's substance is Although not everyone is dancing, no Shaun's guitar and Safwan Javed's bass crave. There is some truth to this. But obvious, but his performance does little one is sitting. drum. His annoyance at this interference when music slips from art into entertain- to get the audience out of their chairs. The songs Wide Mouth Mason plays is understandable and evident, as he ment and the lines are blurred, how do Sometimes there's nothing wrong with are catchy and easy to dance to. Each continues to play with stiff posture, even- we measure what is 'good', and who's that, and other times it's preferred. member demonstrates that he is talented tually stopping to speak to his roadie. yardstick do we use? Unfortunately, at this show, the audience and skilled with his instrument and capa- By the end of the show, this problem Monday night's Wide Mouth Mason forgets the high-quality music they've ble to work within the structure of the is solved and Wide Mouth Mason has show at the Turret started off with the heard when Wide Mouth Mason songs. The live performance of their the Turret rocking. Earl is now occasion- very local, very talented Craig Cardiff. appears. material is tight and respectable, one ally jumping and rocking back and forth, For the majority of the audience, Craig They begin with "Change," a song off could even say excellent, but the materi- the audience is dancing and even WMM Cardiff is a new artist whose sound their new album Stew, which is similar to al itself is lacking. have begun to interact with each other. resembles that of the Counting Crows their previous material but incorporates When the band breaks into their This is entertainment, and what many and Dave Matthews. These are fair com- louder riffs similar to Big Sugar and the recent single "Smile," Shaun Verreault, musicians would call a great perform- parisons, but Craig is no newcomer. He poppy zeal of Prince. The Big Sugar the guitarist and lead singer of the band, ance. Although Wide Mouth Mason has been playing in Waterloo and across influence is expected on Stew, since plays a riff that is almost identical to won't go down in history for their great Ontario for some time, and will likely Gordie Johnson produced it and plays "Voodoo Child," by Jimi Hendrix. For a strides in musical innovation, their audi- continue to play. guitar on a few tracks. However, the moment I'm ecstatic, delighted to hear ence will remember them for great per- On stage, his presence is relaxed and influence is somewhat diluted by Shaun the first chords to a favorite song that I formances. poignant, drawing in the few who have Verreault's penetrating and vibrant voice, know and can easily sing along to, and gathered around. Steve Toms on bass, and his apparent love of the wawa pedal. then...wait, it's that other song that I Our Lady Peace plays the Turret on who also plays with the Jolly Llamas, and Their energy is almost 'overblown' in know from the radio and can easily sing Sunday, November 26. Tickets are on Paul Mcinnis on percussion, play by the beginning. Earl Pereira, the bassist, is along t0... and so I'm content. This kind sale in the C-Spot for $ 19. INSIDE: It's Buy Nothing Day This Friday. Exactly what the hell does that mean and how does it work? 3 News 6 Opinion 8 International 10 Student Life 12 Feature 14 Entertainment 16 Sports 18 Business 19 Classifieds Welcome back Sheri Keelev! \ / >g|Sp \ Sheri would like to offer the ( ) • $20 off hair extensions Call 746-7171 for appointment HAIR STUpjj^W 01 FREE EYEGLASSES OR CONTACTS Buy one complete pair of eyeglasses or soft contact lenses at regular price, and get a second pair free Details in store ~ With coupon Not valid with other offers. Expires Dec.9,00 Neutron Computers beat goes on NEWS 3 Religion on Abortion Panel debates from multi-faith perspective MICHELLE SCARFONE advocate against abortion. He stressed the moral ethics The Chaplain's Office in associ- involved with the decision to ation with Wilfrid Laurier end another's life. Students for Life presented "Life He also stressed that justice and Its Dignities" this past and compassion do not go hand Wednesday November 15th, in hand. A just person can be a 2000 at 7pm in the Paul Martin compassion being, but the law Centre. has no compassion. It is not the The panel, consisting of four purpose of the law to show speakers with different religious favouritism. beliefs, came together to discuss The final representative, was the issues and address the ques- the Jewish voice. He was very tions that have risen with the thorough in differentiating controversial topic of abortion. between the traditional ortho- The orderly and dignified dox Jewish view of pro-life and discussion gave each religious the pro-choice views held by representative the opportunity most Jewish communities. for equal and uninterrupted With respect to the pro-life time to address his or her con- SCHALL view, which is mainly in the cerns, comments and religious context of the mother, if she can viewpoints on abortion. die from birthing, her life takes The four EDDY precedence over the unborn opinions, Jewish, A group of panelists meets to discuss the controversial topic of abortion. Buddhist, Christian and fetus in that she is already a live of the decision and Agnostic, were sometimes in Furthermore, it was clear that it the suffering that will result from sonal nature being and it is not.
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