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- 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.

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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. also directed abortion with their then the that should be a agreement, while in other areas is to action action is suggested it If the birthing has already of abortion they stood on oppo- respect to both mother and thought to be wrong in the choice that an individual should begun and complications arise, site ground. unborn child. Buddhist context. have. then in the Orthodox belief, one The of abortion is this discussion the There are also no absolutes It was interesting to listen to issue not Following life does not take precedence viewed as black or said was terms of ethics. People have each person speak about this white, Agnostic perception given. in over another. different reasons for sensitive topic from different the nun. Rather, it depends on This individual also addressed choosing Concerning pro-choice, the the ethical code of on similar and whether or not be a mother levels of experience, religious relying many concerns to Jewish community considers should beliefs, and of course different valid, perfect knowledge and points made by the Buddhist and therefore situations the fetus a property of the moth- direct to and nun. commented on the be considered perspectives. experience judge He too, individually. er and do not deem it to be a that with the The Christian Listening to the single moth- analyse the rights and wrongs in difficulty comes representative, true human life until 30 days er Buddhist nun, her religious each situation. choice of abortion. who had a Catholic back- after of its birth. emphasized the ground, the most pro-life belief in suffering was evident. If an individual is unsure of He also per- was Gwyn speaks out Might of Wong

Continued from Cover * Jan life." For example, she asked the MARK HUMPHRIES founder of Cosmo what her bra size She did present some hope for the was. and Richard Gwyn, Toronto Star Home Chinese in their struggle for freedom. She chooses to interview celebrities Away columnist and author of the book After returning to China in 1998, Wong over lunch because it's the ideal setting The Northern Magnus, gave a guest lec- believes that information technology for observation, ture last Thursday on the changing face of will stop the government from control- Ms. Wong will comment on what Canadian politics. ling the new generation. the celebrity orders, how they treat the Jointly sponsored by WLU Student Additionally, since China's one employees and even how they hold the lec- Publications and the Toronto Star, child policy has created a generation their fork. These small things can be ture took place in the Toyota Solarium. of only children, she believes that they quite revealing. For example, A highly regarded and award winning won't like being told what to do. Margaret Atwood refused to eat at all, Canadian shared his journalist, Gwyn She has written two books about her while Bryan Adams asked the cook to views on the upcoming federal election time in China, ''Red China Blues" and make him something that wasn't on the as well the future of Canada. as politics in "lan Wong's China." menu. Throughout the half hour lecture, When she returned to Canada, the In fact, she even tries to match the Gwyn contrasted the Canadian electoral STEPHANSON focus of her reporting dramatically restaurant with the personality of the and governmental systems with those in changed. For the last four years, Wong celebrity. For the Chief of Toronto the United States. He referred to the has written a hugely successful column Police, she chose Tim Horton's and for American system as "a dollar-ocracy" called "Lunch With Jan." Recently, she Or. Ruth, she wanted to have lunch at while pointing out that the Canadian sys- released a book featuring her favorite a nude beach. tem ALEXANDRA is "much more open." Richard gwyns at the crowd. columns. She believes that since Although her column has come The key focus of his lecture, though, today between north and south, east and celebrities are what modem society under criticism from more traditional was a discussion of the "swing to the west." worships, they deserve serious journal- academics, she stands by what she right"in United the the States and "trend Gwyn also said that he sees it as essen- istic attention. writes. towards the middle" in Canada. tial for Quebec to "re-enter politics feder- However, her celebrity coverage is Ms. Wong believes that since many Gwyn feels that the Canadian Alliance ally." The Bloc Quebecois, he suggests, is different because she isn't concerned people get much of their information in Party will fail to "break out of its box in "pulling 40 seats away from other federal with their work. Instead, she concen- celebrity forums, celebrities are a valid the west" the federal elec- in upcoming parties which could be used to tip the baU trates on celebrities as people. source for research. tion. lead Therefore, he suggests, this will ance of power in federal politics." Gwyn She takes various famous people Above all Ms. Wong tries to show to a third consecutive Liberal majority also commented that this would help to out for lunch and tries to show her people what famous people are really government. retract from regional fragmentation. readers what type of people the like. Her approach often makes "Our politics may be nasty for some Before he finished, Gwyn also sound' celebrities are. Her questions are celebrities very anxious and uncom- time yet if the Liberals retain power," said ed a cautionary word on the upcoming direct and often blunt and she will fortable. But she makes no apologies, Gwyn. "If the Alliance fails, there will be election. He said that "the danger in not never go off the record. "I'm a judge of celebrities as peo- regional and political divisions in Canada is that you cede power to those But she claims that her questions ple," she says, "A hanging judge/' mu ch voting as there are in the United States with influence automatically." "always relate to the person's work and

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Vocal Cord - READING WEEK Doggie bag of crime MEDICAL ASSIST 1100 HRS They were told to clean up the MATTHEW CA DE be forced to return to school MON NOV 13/00 Officers mess and complied. earlier. This would take away responded to a report thai Feeling a little stressed? Ever the opportunity to earn money someone had fainted in the MISCHIEF 0120 HRS FRI NOV wonder why you have a at the end of the summer, and Peters Bldg but had regained 1 7/00 An officer responded to Reading Week in the winter but also may affect the number of conciousness. The individual the area of the Woods Bldg after not in the fall, even though your students who could participate was escorted to Health Services. receiving a complaint that two workload doesn't change? You in Orientation Week. intoxicated males were pulling aren't the only one. Furthermore, it was also SUSPICIOUS PERSON 0240 down posters and spitting on Each of these questions was pointed out that stress is a part HRS TUE NOV 14/00 Officers windows. The two individuals raised at last Thursday's weekly of real life and learning to deal responded to a report of a male could hot be located. Student's Union meeting and with it is part of the university person wandering around the more discussion is expected. student's education. outside of Conrad Hall attempt- MEDICAL ASSIST 0240 HRS FRI And even though it was the last Asad Kiyani, Editor-in-Chief ing to look into windows. No NOV 17/00 An ambulance was "Yes. Not all people use it item on the agenda, everyone of the Cord, contributed an useful description was called to University Place for a as a vacation, and with the had something to say. important point. He suggested obtained. The area was checked student who appeared to be suf- same amount of work in Interestingly, opinion on the that to implement a new regu larily with negative res u Its. fering from over indulgence of both terms, why not?" matter was divided among the Reading Week in the fall in iso- alcohol. She was transported to Directors. Some were in favour lation may help, but to do it in CAUSE DISTURBANCE 0224 hospital. of introducing a second with some sort of HRS WED NOV 15/00 A WLU Buffery conjunction Dan Reading Week. They suggested change in the curriculum student was warned on three TRESPASS 0030 HRS FRI NOV 3rd Year Business that improving the "Laurier would more valuable. occasions after receiving com- 17/00 Two males were evicted experience" for students should A good example is Trent plaints of shouting outside a res- from the Nichols Ore after they be their first priority and that at University, who's system is tuto- idence. The matter will be for- attempted to gain entry through the very least the idea should rial based. Assignments are due warded to the JAC. the rear door of the Turret. be considered. on a weekly basis and therefore Increasing stress for students students are always working. MISCHIEF 0220 HRS SAT NOV MISCHIEF DATE/TIME was also a motive for this dis- The pressure constant, but con- 11/00 A group of University of UNKNOWN Person(s) cussion, especially in light of sistently lower than at Laurier, a Western Ontario students were unknown spray painted the two recent suicides. lecture based school. stopped after they had knocked obscene grafitti on the south Although such incidents have At WLU, students experi- over a number of recycling bins side of University Place: been extremely rare at Laurier, ence a long lull without much at the rear of the Nichols Ctre. the connection is difficult to actual work followed by an avoid. explosion of stress in the form Those against the introduc- of essays and midterms. tion of a new Reading Week, Jeffrey Kroeker, Student Tes. It would be nice however, suggested that to do Union President, echoed Kiyani because it helps to get so would confuse the entire when he said: "It may, in fact, " caught up. term schedule. They suggested, be a time to take a look at the for example, that students might style of teaching at the school." Derek Stephenson 3rd Year French Do you think it is necessary to create a Knarr Fall Reading Week? Jewelry "As long as the administra- tion is sure that students actually need a break in the Tes. It gives them a break Fall. It shouldn't be just from all the stress, and they another excuse to party." can catch up on their work." Ben Martin 2nd Year Political Science Miriam Berger 4th Year Business

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WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 22 - 2000 OPINION 6 the EDITORS CORD ICOMMENT weekly Halfway There: The tie that binds since 1926 A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication Third Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre Year 2 At WLU 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 Many students have felt the need to Laurier who wishes to pursue a am saying is that if you are having (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 ask themselves the You career after these thoughts, they are normal. Fax: (519) 883-0873 question. in Journalism university. know the one: is for concerns led me to Don't worry. I've had them; every- Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 university right Naturally, my www.wlusp.com me? Or, even more importantly, is question whether I was at the right one else has them. Chances are good e-mail: 22cord@machl .wlu.ca Laurier right for me? I have to admit school or on the right path. The more that if someone tells you they aren't that I have asked myself those very I thought about things, the more I having these thoughts, they are either they How did the cat get so fat? questions. But, here I am, writing you realised that everyone's decision not telling you the truth, or and telling you that have answered involves so much more than the haven't come across it yet. So don't Mark Curry I my own questions. notoriety of a program at a certain drive yourself nuts! After a little time pondering, I feel school. As well, the school's name Contemplation is part of what we Editorial Staff that I am in the right place. I am alone means nothing for you as an do every day; it can't help but filter other of our lives. I am Editor-in-Chief Asad Kiyani happy with my decisions and would- individual. There is too much more into parts n't have done much My to consider than just that. happy here with my friends, my pro- News Editors Matt Cade differently. am one gram, my school, and of my David Field friends say that I of the lucky most all choices. has offered me Opinion Editor Maneesh Sehdev ones who knows what they want to Laurier anybody really know for opportunities in a way that don't Entertainment Editors Luke Martyn do, but does I Wading think schools could have done. Scott Cairns sure? many Your second of can As I sit here the Cord office, Sports Editors Basil Botetzayas year university in I that through tie can be at ease knowing that have Wilbur McLean tend to feel like a turning point: I infamous fork the road that can made some pretty neat decisions for International Editor Yvonne Farah in take one of different sea of choice myself. 1 hope that you guys feel the Features Editor vacant you two totally routes. Where do want to same way too. 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Yearbook Photo Manager Martin Kuebler be a lot harder than some people like Now, I'm not telling everyone to IT Team Alan Lew to think. sit down and think real hard if they The opinions expressed in Ibis editorial are those of the author, and do not reflect those ofThe Cord Staff, the Advertising Manager Angela Foster I am an English student here at have made the right choices. What I editorial bo&ri or WLIfSP. Ad Production Manager Jason Kipfer Ad Production Assistants Chris Jacobson Niki Lutz Kelly Keberer Phillips Kellie Sumner Tim Public Relations Coordinator Heather-Ann Mendes no way they're getting the keys. yeah. Women. Why are the hot ones Law most wanna Human Resources Coordinator vacant Election Finally, there's the Natural Party. always the messed up? 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Wednesday - November 22 - 2000 IS 7 LETTERS being held in the Concourse/ of which required the recipi- The University owes first-year ture that is of greater offense to Speakers Torque Room area is a har- ents to pay for a mandatory undergraduates at Laurier three this school. Walking on the assed event in which the audi- meal plan. Upon arrival to this things: icon is not as offensive to this Having just come from an ence and speaker are distract- University, we hungry first-year 1) A formal apology. school as much as the constant author event in the Concourse, ed, the proper interaction/inti- Laurier Undergraduates learned 2) A cafeteria that is open on reminder of disrespect painted I have to ask myself this ques- macy between speaker and that the cafeteria was not open weekends. on the wall in Wilf's. If you do tion. Why are guest lecture audience is not achieved and on weekends. Our weekend 3) Monetary retribution to all of not know what I am talking speakers who appeal to a small in the end, the message is not food alternatives consist of The Laurier's starving students, about, it is the Hawk holding particular audience booked in delivered. Pita Shack, The Golden Wok, because the University forces up a banner reading the the busiest, most central area The flip side of the coin is Wilf's (which is only open until us to purchase a meal plan famous beer slogan "\ am of our school? The new design the students (who pay a lot of 2PM with breakfast supposed- before we get here, but they Canadian". Since when was it of the Concourse/Torque money to use this space and its ly), and Pizza Pizza or Swiss don't think they have to worry okay to use an icon (that sup- Room, with its open concept, features) are impeded from Chalet if you have a few hours about feeding us. posedly represents the universi- doesn't lend itself to events going about their daily busi- to wait for delivery. The Pita If you disagree, are hungry ty) for advertisement purposes such as these. It is unfair to ness. Having been on both Shack was okay for about a and would like to have food of an alcoholic beverage? everybody involved; the speak- sides of these events I would week, but we are starting to get available on weekends please Every year during Orientation er, the audience and the stu- ask the people in charge of a little sick of three pitas a day. e-mail us at Hungry@mystupid- Week, new students are told of dents to hold events (ike author these bookings that in the best We have eaten at The Golden school.com the horrors of anyone who lectures in such a public, dis- interests of everybody involved Wok and won't be going back. steps on the Hawk, yet nothing tracting area. hold these events in a proper Wilf's, which is always slow Paul Cargill is said about anyone who dares This great school has the venue. National events with often poor food, is actual- associate it with drinking and Paul Martin Centre, Solarium, {Remembrance Day, etc.) and ly okay on weekends; except puking. Does this emblem of The Aird building and numer- school encompassing events that they usually close before The Hawk self-pride as part of this com- ous lecture halls (imagine hold- {info on student groups and 2:00 PM, which is too early to munity represent the degrading ing a lecture in an actual lec- students events, election, etc.) stop serving breakfast to Many people within the Laurier counterpart of drinking beer. ture hall!). In short, any place being the exception. University students on week- community stress the impor- Obviously, it does according to that can be blocked off from ends anyway. That leaves us tance of respect and tradition. the a-okay standard of using die bustle of everyday student Devin Robinson with Pizza Pizza and Swiss In the main hallway where the mascot as a form of adver- life to hold such events. The Chalet Pizza Pizza is alright, Wilf's and the C-Spot are locat- tising for a beer company. copy center, computer labs, but once again I'm getting a lit- ed, individuals exert every pos- Anyone who truly respects food stand, bookstore, group So Hungry tle sick of it (especially since sible effort in order to avoid themselves as a member of meeting and traffic to and from the cafeteria closes at 7PM on the emblem of the Hawk on WLU will speak out against this class will always be happening In the spring of 2000, Laurter weekdays, which once again the floor. Why? There are a atrocity. After all, many of those in this busiest area of school. sent out a thousand or so resi- leaves only The Pita Shack and number of reasons why people who yell at people for walking The result of these lectures dence acceptance letters, most Pizza Pizza as late-night do this: for respect of the on the Hawk emblem will fell options), Swiss Chalet usually school, for university traditions, the same way since you have Bethany Carter takes at least two hours if they or because of the fear of being utter respect for the bird. crushed the am a new dom, tinsel-topped decor. Even don't lose your order. by scrutinizing Therefore, I making eyes that follow you down the calling those who believe in Christmas in worse than this are the people. Allegedly, we were getting a for the dreadful deed sacred. Malls have been packed with Harvey's which would be open hallway after keeping the Hawk A of been November? Christmas shoppers for weeks. on weekends, but the first disrespect that had higher education is not about have to believe negative impinged But don't be fooled, Christmas semester is almost over and ifs done. I reason the effects are on who in order It's starting already. The elusive shoppers are not like regular still not here. that people forgetting why students drink the Hawk as an is about spirit of Christmas has eased its shoppers. They're on a mission This situation is unaccept- they deem to be Canadian. It able, the important symbol of this insti- thinking for way into every nook and cranny - they want to spend their We know we are not yourself. tution, of our lives - and it's not even money and you had better not only hungry first-year under- Well, there is another fea- Visaya December yet! Why is it that so get in their way. They're mean, graduates who feel this way. Lynnette many people suffer from prema- they're pushy, and dammit, they ture Christmas excitement have a list! around this time of year? We If you are like me, and don't just had Halloween, what's the particularly enjoy wrestling big rush? your way through a mall full of I can't even drive down my Christmas shoppers, don't even street without think about being witness to going during various light dis- What are Santa's visiting plays, let alone hours. If you do, the decorations we non- you're guaran- that adorn the teed to get stuck houses of 'hard- Christmas in a massive core' Christmas crowd of parents lovers. You fanatics and screaming know, the plas- children await- tic Santa on the to do? ing Saint Nick's roof, the rein- arrival. The deer in the tree, the manger high-pitched squeals of delight shoes 22 bluntstones scene on the front lawn... the (if the child is waiting to see list goes on. Santa) and terror (if the child is Now, I don't mean to sound actually on Santa's lap) will like a scrooge. In fact, I'm a big send you running for the mall fan of Christmas. However, exit faster than you can say 'Bah unlike many, I can wait until Humbug". there's actually snow on the So what are we non- ground. I don't feel the need to Christmas fanatics to do? Well, hum carols constantly, or we could go around unplugging repeatedly remind people how our neighbors' lights and tearing many days there are until down mall decorations, but I Christmas. think that would be a bit What really amazes me extreme. The only other alterna- about this season of giving is tive is to suffer in silence until how it brings out the consumer that contagious Christmas spirit ln all of us. Retailers feed off of finally rubs off on us. Trust me - this festive willingness to spend give it a few weeks and you'll as if every sale will be their last. be humming "jingle bells" along You can't step into a mall with- with the rest of them. out being blinded by some ran-

WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 22 - 2000 INTERNATIONAL 8 Off topic Middle East unrest Author discusses Canadian continues unabated

roles in Rwanda and Bosnia YVONNE FARAH YVONNE FARAH began as a meek mouse. The author read excerpts from The difficulties that began The controversial author of a new her book which showed how frank almost two months ago are book on Canadian involvement in and candid the lives of these three still raging in the West Bank the conflicts of Rwanda and people are discussed, and Gaza strip. Although the Bosnia spoke at taurier on Tuesday in her excerpt about General violence has for the most part in the Concourse. Romeo D'Allaire; Off described a decreased there are still vio- Carol Off, a documentary sad, pathetic broken shell of a man lent incidents every day and maker working for the CBC 's who could not cope with what he people dying on both sides of National Magazine, came to pro- had experienced in Rwanda, this conflict. mote her new book The Lion, The She discusses his battle with A terrorist bomb killed two Fox 8c The Eagle. Post-Traumatic stress disorder on Jewish Israeli settler teachers Ms. Off began her discussion by returning from his mission in in the Gaza strip and injured PHOTO F explaining why she wrote the book Rwanda. The book discusses the the children the on the bus Fll inability of D'Allaire to get any- on the way to school. In and the approach she took to it. Right wing Jewish Israelis protest against Yassir Arafat Firstly, Ms,Off - expressed that thing really done, but not because response to the bombing although she was a journalist he did not try, This makes him the Israeli missiles hit Gaza city, who had covered lion who tried to according to witnesses at the conflict she was ; be courageous but rate of one per minute, mmm | 112 not a professional whose isolation wounding at least 40 people. war correspon- Each of left him in pain. Power supplies were dent The author knocked out and a sense of As a journalist, LI lcbtr 1111 tic moved on to dis- chaos over took the city. her book took the cuss the roguish This comes after a rela- format as a series peope was qualities possessed tively quiet weekend in Gaza r Tr , of narrative essays by Major General and the West Bank. Three about three key assigned an Mackenzie, Ms, militant Islamic groups have Canadian partici- Off described the taken responsibility for the PHOTO pants in the con- animal role. negative light the bombing. F flicts in Rwanda J Bosnian people However, Israeli officials Fll and Bosnia-Herzegovina. see Mackenzie and the peace- have very openly accused The view of Gaza City's coastline in both hotspots, Canadian keeping force in. She presents him Palestinian chairman Yassir fully to persuade the United the UN Security Council to movement of peacekeepers were present as war as the caricature of the adventur- Arafat's Fatah Nations to deploy observers send a 2000 person force of took place around them. As the ous soldier who cared more for being behind the bombing. in the West Bank and Gaza lightly armed peacekeepers conflicts continued and genocide glory than for the people he was The Palestinian Authority Strip. Israel rejects any to protect Palestinian civil- and mass killings took place, the meant to protect. The fox is the was adamantly denied that ians. Both the United States Canadians were in place to pre- man who was clever and cunning they were in anyway and the United Nations have vent many deaths. but ultimately failed. involved in the attack. The clearly stated that a peace- The book looks at three major Louise Arbour, who is currently Egypt has told its ambassa- keeping will not be formed players in the conflicts and their a member of the Canadian dor in Israel to return home violence without Israel's approval. roles in their outcome. General Supreme Court Js the person who immediately in response to The proposal for an Romeo D'Aliaire, the commander was sent to head up the prosecu- what they consider to be as has unarmed military observer of Canadian peacekeepers in tion for the International Court of escalating Israeli aggression force rather than an armed Rwanda, Major General Louis Justice and, according to Ms. Offf against Palestinians. claimed group of peacekeepers was Mackenzie, the commander of did not really accomplish what she Israeli Prime Minister, put forth by France and peacekeepers in Bosnia, and intended to do. Ehud Barak said he regretted than backed by the United Louise Arbour, the Chief Again, Ms. Arbour was present- the decision and hoped the more Kingdom. Prosecutor of the International ed as the woman who was meek ambassador would promptly lives... UN Secretary General Court of justice's War Crime and nervous at the beginning and return. However the Egyptian 240 Kofi Annan is in the midst of Tribunal at The Hague are all then became a strong confident government said that they negotiations in New York examined. person. Yet again Ms. Off present- would not reverse their deci- deployment of an observer with representatives from Each of these three people was ed a character sketch instead ofan sion until Israel has changed mission except in the context Israel and the Palestinian assigned an animal role, D'Aliaire actual person. their policy significantly. of an overall peace settle- Authority to reach a suitable is the lion, courageous but isolat- It seems she tried to hard to see The violence has claimed ment. However Palestinians agreement for both sides. ed. Mackenzie is described as the that the subjects she discusses fit more than 240 lives, most of are adamant that internation- Although talks are taking clever fox, who went after what he into the animal roles she has them Palestinians. al observers are essential in place at the UN, the force is The Palestinian wanted. Arbour is seen as the assigned them. Authority protecting them. unlikely to come under the eagle, who, according to Ms, Off, has been trying unsuccess- Yassir Arafat has asked for United Nations banner.

JAPAN remain in power as a sign that a pro- modern wait for a president in implicate Peruvian and foreign offi- gressive but harsh economic reforms American history. cials in corruption and rights abuses. Japan's unpopular prime minister, would have to be delayed. Yoshiro Mori, survived a non-confi- PERU YUGOSLAVIA dence and averted a split of his ruling UNITED STATES political party that would have been Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori Slobodan Milosevic stepped back disastrous. However although Mori The Florida Supreme court is still try- resigned however the most danger- into the political spotlight more than has saved himself from the opposi- ing to decide whether to stop or sanc- ous man to the nation's safety is still a month after his disgraceful resigna- tion, too many questions regarding tion ongoing ballot recounts in three at large. The former intelligence chief tion. He appeared on state television his leadership remain unanswered. key Florida counties. The counties Vladimir Mostesinos, who is linked to making an appeal for party unity. Therefore his popularity could cut his are all heavily Democratic and if they several different criminal activities The newly elected president, is still to seven months in power short. are hand recounted instead of including gun running , torture and Vojislav Kostunica refusing The yen tumbled to an eight mechanically as was initially done. bribery. According to analysts to extradite Milosevic to the month low during the time of politi- These hand recounts of about 1.7 Mostesinos' continued freedom could International War crimes tribunal in cal uncertainty and then rose up million votes, could help narrow the present serious problems the Peru's The Hague. Milosevic and his wife again after the vote was announced. 930 vote lead that Governor George stability. The issue is that the former and daughter are currently under Analysts said that foreign investors W. Bush has over Vice President Al intelligence chief has continued con- house arrest in a luxurious villa in the could interpret Mori's ability to Gore. This has become the longest trol of the army and his ability to heart of Belegrade. Wednesdayworldwatch - November 22 - 2000 rr 9 Book your Spring Break a NewYear's Trips Now! / montp6ai „ > yjl II IUCOO / • I ««W **« p 1 00 l •• z'€ **nMr daytona beach qufibec >-»liwr 1 ski packages .rS3S9Sf ———

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- WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 22 2000 STUDENT LIFE 10 Employment Resources man tran also obtain an overview of pose. Sara explained the differ- Laurier, University of Waterloo, human rights are all under the information on their website at ence between the two and the University of Guelph and employment rights and obliga- Are you currently looking for a http://www.wl u ,ca/~wwwcs_co importance of both: "A resume Conestoga College are invited tions. part-time job or do you want to . In searching for a job, you is like a snapshot of the employ- to a Career Fair at the end of Some interesting facts that I start your summer job search? can take one or more of the fol- ee that the employer looks at on September and a Job Fair at the picked up include having the Do you know your rights as a lowing routes; some are more average for five seconds, some- beginning of February. When I right to be fully trained in your student employee? If you recommended than others. times a bit longer, and can be attended the Job Fair last year, I general duties, and information answered yes to one or more of From what I gathered from Sara, generic." felt a little intimidated, but at about the equipment that you the above, I have just what you Career Services offers postings "The cover letter should look the same time I was able to use, and the Workplace need. in binders for part-time, full- professional, show that you interact with a few good Hazardous Materials On a chilly Friday afternoon, time, summer, on-campus, per- have targeted the employer, that employers in my short visit. Information System (WHIMIS); I stopped by at Career Services manent and graduate work. you care and have done According to Sara, both fairs you can receive compensation to reacquaint myself with their In addition to the job post- research on them, but most of are very helpful because they if you get ill as a result of your resources. Then I met with one ings, there are many handouts "allow students to directly net- job; there are only eight public of the Summer and Part-Time and booklets available on job work with all 260 employers (in holidays for which you get paid Employment Assistants, Sara searching, resumes, cover let- in searching the case of the recent Career for and Civic Day is not one of Free. To my surprise, she was ters, applications, interviews Fair) who are often hiring." them; paying your union dues very welcoming and helpful and the Alumni Sharing for a job, Sara was not able to tell me does not make you a member considering the fact that I had Knowledge Program. much about Student Employee unless you have to sign an just dropped in and expected More conventional routes you can Rights. However, she did give application card; and you can- some answers. I asked her a that you can take include glanc- me the source to find it: the not be discriminated in any way variety of questions which ing at the classified section of take one of website address to the Ministry due to your gender, race, ances- included general inquiries the newspaper and cold-calling of Labour at try, place of origin, creed, citi- about the facility, job search, businesses from the yellow many http://www.gov. on.ca/LA B/stu/ st zenship, pregnancy, age (18- resumes and cover letters, post- pages, but they are not highly udente.htm. 65), record of offences, marital ing resumes online, career and recommended to be used alone. routes. I went to the site and found status, family status, disability or job fairs and student employee "Traditional ways of searching some useful information. For sexual orientation. rights. are still useful, but you should all, it separates your application instance, the health and safety For more details and infor- Almost an hour later, I left combine that with other tech- from other applicants." rights and responsibilities, as mation on above issues regard- with an abundant amount of niques such as networking, I have always considered well as the employment rights ing employment possibilities, printed materials and, most of online sources, job shadowing posting my resume online, but and obligations for students, are please call Sara Free or Kristi all, a sense of satisfaction. and volunteering," said Sara. at the same time, I was paranoid split into many subcategories. Griffiths, the Summer and Part- Sara described Career Some examples of good that it would reach the hands of Shared responsibility, your Time Employment Assistants in Services as having a friendly websites include Human the wrong people. Sara sug- right to know, reporting work- Career Services at 880-0710 staff, free career advising, work- Resources Development gests, "read the disclaimers and place hazards, hazardous mate- extension 4524, visit Career shops and print and electronic Canada at http://www.on.hrdc- use your common sense", when rials, your right to refuse unsafe Services at 232 King Street, or resources. So whether you are dhrc.gc.ca, monster.ca at deciding whether or not to post work, your responsibilities. log on to enrolled in one course at http://www.monster.ca, and your resume online. A website Minimum wages, and Workers http://www.wl u ,ca/~wwwcs_co

Laurier or taking a full course workopolis at such as Workopolis, which is Compensation are all under the . If you would like information load, you are welcome to use http://www.workopol is.ca. affiliated with the Toronto Star, health and safety rights and regarding student rights as an the facility to your benefit. It is I always thought that cover is more reputable and trustwor- responsibilities. Whereas mini- employee, please visit the located at 232 King Street letters were important to have, thy than others that are less well mum wages, hours of work, Ministry of Labour website at across from the Athletic but I also thought they were known ones. overtime pay, public holidays, http://www.gov.on .ca/LAB/stu/st Complex. In addition, you can very time consuming to com- Every year, students from vacation pay, union dues and udente.htm. Hoosier Daddy? What the...? Studentband set for CD release party

ADAM MCKAY friends as "Mo", is a fourth year "It gets tough sometimes," explains lyrics for several of her songs. She cites Communications Studies major here at Maureen. "Sometimes all you want to do the song "Beginning of the End" as being It was by circumstance that the band Wilfrid Laurier University. To know on a Sunday is to stay home and relax; heavily influenced by the writings of came together, and it was by circum- Maureen you might consider her a soft the last thing you want to do is get on the Barthes and Horkeimer and Adorno. stance that the band was named. but well-spoken individual. That is why old Greyhound and head off to As far as making it big, Hoosier Daddy However, circumstantial or not, Hoosier the first time I heard her perform I was so Hamilton." However, as tough as it may is in no big hurry. Maureen explained Daddy is here to stay. taken back. Her voice is very hard to be, Maureen has been relentless in trying that the members of the band have lives It was nearly two weeks ago that attach a descriptive word to. I can tell to make this dream of her's work. that exist outside of Hoosier Daddy, and Hoosier Daddy played live at Wilf's, but you I know what I like and if the crowd's Maureen remembers back as far as for right now it is best to take things there still remains two aspects of that response is any indication of her per- kindergarten and how she wanted to be slowly. "I think its more important to performance that resonate in my mind's formance as a whole, I can tell you she a rock star. On career day, she came in grow slowly," said Maureen. "You learn eye. The first was the crowd's response. is very, very talented. and announced that she was going to be a lot more about the business that way, Unlike many acts that perform at The remaining members of Hoosier a famous singer and proceeded to sing and I think it's just more fun". Wilf's, Hoosier Daddy undoubtedly cap- Daddy are an ensemble of four for the class. Throughout elementary Still, there remains interest in the tivated their audience and kept their McMaster University students who bring school, Maureen dabbled in the writing form of booking agents. It was not so attention from the beginning of the show together an array of musical back- and performing of music. However, it long ago that Hoosier Daddy opened up right up until the end. The second aspect grounds, tastes and flavours. They are; was not until the ninth grade that she for The Johnny Favourite Band at the that I cannot seem to forget is how damn Phil Harker on bass and vocals, Davie remembers writing her first creatively Hudson in Hamilton. good they are. Liscombe on rhythm guitar and vocals, satisfying lyrics. Hoosier Daddy has a slowly growing The band combines a sound that one Bobby Santos on drums and Chris Maureen explains that her song-writ- fan base here in Waterloo. They are hop- cannot help but love. Their sound is a Reynolds on lead guitar. ing ability has grown quite substantially ing that their CD release party at Loose mixture of funk, rock and jazz. It is an Being in a band requires that the since her early years, however she does Change Louie's on November/24th will amazing combination of sounds that members make the needed sacrifices for cite one constant that has remained over spark a greater interest in the band. makes you feel good inside and out. The success. Being a band primarily based time. "I write from what is going on Make sure to try and make it out on music is very powerful, but what is even out of Hamilton, Maureen has had to inside. What's happening in my life the 24th to see Laurier's own Maureen more powerful is the voice of the lead realize those sacrifices every week as she inevitably ends up in my music." Spi I lane in action as she wails to the singer, Maureen Spillane. takes the Greyhound down the 401 to Maureen's class readings have also music of Hoosier Daddy. Maureen, affectionately known to her meet with her band for Sunday practices. both influenced and inspired her to write What's up now Mo?

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Once again, the Liberals are calling all voters. What, if any, are the choices this winter as Canada returns to the polls? JAGKY DROUIN looks at the issues and the parties that choose to take a stand on them. How do they stack up?

this: Picture you're sitting in a crowded ond rate of 25 per cent for taxpayers when suddenly bar you're lured into a who bring in $100,000 or more annu- fantasticelectionconversation with the most 2000 ally. Incidentally, that would represent intriguing person in the world. 'This is the family incomes of nearly 40% of it!' you say to yourself! They unexpect- Laurier's students. So the next time you edly grab your hand, look deep in your see a charity in the concourse, don't eyes, and demand to know whom pretend that you have no money, you you're voting for in the upcoming elec- cheap bastard. tion. You shudder. You pause. And as the red creeps slowly up your neck, LIBERAL-Here we have the so-called you're forced to admit: progressive system in which citizens "I don't even know who's running." remit taxes in keeping with the ability They let go of your hand and walk to pay. As well, the Liberals have put in away. For shame, my friend: you are place an extensive tax-cutting program suffering from political impotence, and in which somewhat lower tax rates will trust me; it's a big turn off. be phased in between now and 2005. And you call yourself a proud Canadian? Being Canadian is half P.C-They would cut taxes by increasing being able to recite the Molson's to $12,000 from $7,231 the basic Canadian's commercial, The Rant, and amount that each person is allowed to half being able to distinguish being the deduct from income before calculating Tories and the Progressive tax payable. They would also eliminate Conservatives. Note: there is no differ- personal gain taxes on income made ence between the Tories and the from investments. Progressive Conservatives. Who makes investments? The rich. The It's a good thing we've caught this in poor of Canada say thank you, Clark. time! Fundamentally, it's nearly impossi- NDP- Plans to cut personal income tax ble to not be aware of an upcoming for middle earners and make more low- election. Along with all the lame com- income earners eligible for a full tax mercials on televisions, the open rebate. They would increase federal debates and the signs on our neighbors' support for families at the bottom of the lawns, there are still other sources to income scale by doubling the child tax meet you political knowledge needs. benefit to $4,200 a year and reduce At Laurier, we are given daily free income tax rates for middle-income Toronto Stars newspapers. And while earners. they might not be the best papers out there, we won't look a gifted horse in WHAT THIS MEANS: If the NDP can the mouth. make (which I doubt- what Canadians, we can't be sure what this happen If you still haven't taken the oppor- want and two Abortion Canadians are basing these opinions you what's feasible is dif- tunity to exploit these great resources, ferent things), it'll rock to be poor, and then you can always rely on the on. This is what is comes down to: people tough luck for the rich and parents can Cord, you're healthy alternative to cur- finally afford to send their being more responsible for their sexual WHAT THIS MEANS: that we're returning under-age ing political impotence. child to Laurier for one semester. actions or back ally abortions? In some back to the days of activists in front of Right off the bat you should know ways, this open discussion is libel to birth clinics holding up pictures of that this upcoming election isn't a push back the progression made by dead fetuses and pro-life activists hold- Gun Control death match between the Liberals and case packing women's rights movements if they lose ing up pictures of dead women, the Just in you like heat, let's Stockwell Day, a.k.a. the Alliance Party look at what the here: their right to control their own bodies. results of back alley gone Parties say (formerly known as the Reform Party of abortions This argument is not so much on the wrong. Canada). There are FIVE Parties in policies of the Canadian government, ALLIANCE-Repeal gun control laws, Canada, which include the NDP (New because but looking into the morals and values AND THE WINNER 15...? it is intrusive and unworkable. Democrats), the Progressive of our Political Leaders. Lesson number one in running an elec- Conservatives and good old Bloc LIBERAL-Tough to tion campaign: never get yourself own a gun policies, Quebecois. So let's have a look at the and ALLIANCE- Th is is pretty much the issue involved in something controversial. believe that this will save lives. hot topics. This bill was of the Alliance, as its leader, Stockwell finally passed after years of Day, is pro-life. Day is supported by the Tax Cuts lobbying from the survivors of the Hot Potatoes of Montreal right-to-life organizations that can University Massacre, in which several students died the indi- You effectively form the three percent of the We're all familiar with the commercial could be the most apathetic on rect result of a lack of gun control laws. population needed to call a referen- of the vacuum cleaner sucking money earth, but you'd have to be living under a dum according to the policies the out of a purse. Aside from the fact that rock not to be aware of these issues. PC-Repeal the gun control laws, Alliance Party wants to put into effect. npt even my grandma would own a The media won't let you forget either: because and purse like that, it's a highly stupid com- it is intrusive unworkable. they'll figure out a way to get you to WHAT THIS MEANS: a three percent rrjercial. vote, even if it means sending troops NDP-Middle of the road (in other population rate gives Quebec the °ut to your house and drag you, kick- words, 'we haven't thought about this opportunity to call an election every ALLIANCE-They favor a flat tax. Day lng and screaming, the yet'). out to polling three referendums are his which stands. days; expensive backtracked original plan, and while they indicate the opinions of favored the rich, and proposed a sec-

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Comments: Most women who are attacked have their weapon used against them. As for guns in the house, remem- ber how easy it was to break into your parents' liquor cabinet? Well, don't think it'll take long for a kid to find where they're parent is hiding a gun. Foreign Affairs

Be honest- how many of you can name the two countries that are currently involved in a war in the Middle East? How about the names of the major play- ers in the war? It's time to face facts, that with the exception of certain political keeners, very few know (or care) about world issues. Still, foreign affairs remain a big part of the election campaign, even if it is only a struggle between the Alliance and Liberals. Jean Chretien has been accused of taking sides on the conflict on the Middle East. The Arab community representatives have indicated that they prefer the Liberals to the Alliance. The Alliance has had some of its members labeled as Holocaust deniers, racists and bigots. What does this tell us? Are Canadians still the same loveable peacekeepers of the world, saving the streets from the forces of evil? Well, in comparison to the the environmental boat! Americans, yes, yes we are. But then LIBERAL-PI aces money into regional Religion again, that's not saying much. NDP- Overall, they have the best poli- development programs meant to support cies: higher standards for air and water new businesses and new jobs, especially This is as hot a topic as they get. But as Environment quality, food safety legislation and an in less-well-off parts of Canada. Trudeau said, the government has no environmental bill of rights that ensures place in the bedrooms of the nations. In Laurier as slobs- we use enough paper the rights of all Canadian to a safe and PC-Plans to keep regional development other words, I don't care what the reli- cups on this campus to be considered a healthy environment. With so many programs but ask businesses how to gion of my leader is, as long as he or she personal threat to the Amazon rainforest. Canadians claiming the environment as make them more efficient. gets the job done. Will it take the GAP to come up with a their number one interest in this up com- line of re-usable kitchen wear before we ing election, it's a wonder that the NDP NDP- Agrees with regional development All right! You know what you want in a start bring our own cups to Tim Horton's? don't have more support. programs, focusing on the communities political party, now don't forget to hit the most in need of help. They plan on mak- polls this Monday! And if you think ALLIANCE- If this was an environmental Employment ing job creation its top priority. you're vote doesn't count, just look at boat race, they'd still be in the harbor, the kids in the United States: I still don't still thinking about whether or not to Jobs are plentiful, but can you say 'do Comments: hey, you're the business stu- know who their president is. build a boat. you want fries with that?' with a smile? dent! You figure it out! Sure, a U of T student may be calling you LIBERALS- Nice try; they wanted to save boss, but how much satisfaction can you Debt endangered animals, but that bill fell get by asking them to change the napkin straight on its back. Better luck next time, dispenser? The whole plan is to see who can reduce right? Wrong! Liberals haven't shown debt the fastest and in the most efficient Two all-candidates debates will be held on at anything worth bragging about in this ALLIANCE-Wants to encourage job way. If Canada found it really necessary WLU. The hosted by the Inter-Residence field! growth by prompt investment and to remove debt, all it would take would first, Council will be at the Maureen Forrester Recital opportunities for companies and entre- be one call to the IMF, the International Hall 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, PC- they have legislation on safe water preneurs through lowering taxes and Monetary Fund. They could restructure from November 23rd. The second will take place the and air quality standards, endangered establishing a business friendly climate. our budget within days, and in five years next day in the Concourse 3:30 to 5:00pm species legislation and modernized pes- A business friendly climate, what does our debt would be gone. from and is hosted by WLUSU. Both will bring ticide legislation. These guys are rocking that mean Mr. Day-an open market for We could make Canada the Official forums in local candidates all major parties. U.S businesses? G-7 Welcoming Committee. from

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WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 22 - 2000 ENTERTAINMENT 14 A little Shakespeare K-W Little Theatre features Twelfth Night JENNIFER SMITH ships. Though the cast was slightly Starved for some Shakespeare? unbalanced in terms of experi- Why not make a trek to the KW ence, there were some notable Little Theatre on Princess Street performances. Alana daSilva to catch Twelfth Night. played the part of Maria, who is Shakespeare's famous cross Olivia's servant and the love dressing comedy never fails to interest of Sir Toby Belch, entertain. played by Paul Woodard. Ms. The small open style theatre DaSilva was very energetic, and is set with bright, simplistic but used her expressive eyes to grab highly functional pieces. the audience's attention. However, the set walls were too In the role of Olivia was busy, almost to the point of dis- recent Laurier graduate Amy tracting from the performance. Neufeld. Ms Neufeld's growing The costumes were also very repertoire of acting experience bright and colourful and added was obvious in this role, and her to the light- performance headedness of stood out as the play. one of the finest Dawn Mills in the play. directed this The gender In the subplot performance of of Twelfth Twelfth Night. switch of Night, Maria Though enter- and Sir Toby This women is dressed like a man. Foward-thinking... hoora! taining for the Antonio is a humorously Moyle were well cast. They had the "rightful" couples are unit- It was quite entertaining nev- most part, at torture Olivia's a little help from Chameleon ed. ertheless to watch the humor- times the direct- pointless servant hair salon to complete the twin- So Twelfth Night has the ous boyish antics between Sir ing comes Malvolio. Peter ning effect, which is key to the romance, but what twenty-first Toby, Sir Andrew and Fabian across as sloppy. adjustment. Coo plays comedic style of the play. century entertainment would be played by Douglas Morton. In addition, Malvolio, and Hilarity ensues as Viola dis- complete without a little vio- Twelfth Night has always Mills made a he didn't prove guises herself as a boy named lence. There is a well-choreo- been one on Shakespeare's creative decision to change the to be very exciting in the first Cesario, and Sebastian arrives graphed fencing seen between more engaging plays as it is character of Antonio to Antonia. act. He livened up in the sec- on the seen. Olivia causes the the very apprehensive Viola, jammed packed with love, vio- Antonio/Antonia is Sebastian's ond act though, and received most trouble and laughter as she and the even more pathetic Sir lence and cross-dressing! The faithful servant and companion. lots of laughs for his cross-gar- falls in love with the disguised Andrew Aguecheek, played by play is running for its final This gender switch is a point- tering and bright yellow stock- Viola and marries Sebastian Dave McCormick. However, weekend November 24-26, but less adjustment, and in fact it ings. thinking he is his sister. the "hands on" fighting seen keep in mind that Thursday is takes away from one of the In the roles of Viola and Of course, all is resolved and looked fairly fake, and the student night, when tickets are main themes of the play which Sebastian, the long lost twins, forgiven in the end, and as with injuries that followed didn't only eight bucks a pop. deals with same sex relation- Sibylle Heidelberger and Scott most Shakespeare comedies, look much better.

Dancer in the Dark - Bjork Sizzles JEFF WRIGHT and all things around her immediately become contributors to the experience. The whole essence of theatre, film, and The mood to sing hits her anywhere: at the arts in general is complete and utter work, on train tracks, and even after a escapism. That's why Schwarzenegger murder. Watching the growth of the always succeeds in dodging countless music is fascinating, and seeing how bullets and ethnic villains, while still even the most normal of items and peo- managing to spout the dumbest catch- ple become an integral partner is even phrases with the dumbest accent ever more so. In this state, she is completely heard. It's not reality, and that's what happy; it is only when there is no beat makes it fun. And be assured - a musical that Selma despairs. is just about as far from reality as you are Dance In The Dark won the top prize ever going to get. When was the last time (the Palm D'or) at the Cannes Film a leggy showgirl suddenly arrived in Festival this year. Director Lars Von Trier, your living room to perform a kickline? previously with Breaking the Waves, And to those of you, who recollect such mastered an essentially tragic fill into a an event, can it likely be attributed to fantastic opera that counters it own hard- Dancer or Night at Princess Cinema nothing more than an escalated level of Catch in The Park Tonight, Thursday ships with sequences of musical fantasy. inebriation. defect slowly rendering her blind. Her She is also involved in a community the- Most of the film is shot utilizing a tech- Dance in the Dark is a film that is a son Gene (Vladica Kostic) suffers from atre production of The Sound of Music, nique similar to Dogma 95 style, which tragedy that is also a musical that just the same disease, and all her efforts goes and we are privy to some of the amusing Triers helped initiate and is the "vow of happens to star the vocal and cinematic towards saving for the operation that will rehearsals as Selma characterizes Maria. cinematic chastity" against everything talents of Bjork. As a singer, her voice save his sight. Rounding out the cast is When life is boring or mundane or just that is Hollywood. The cameras are not has always been audacious and original, her landlord Bill (David Morse), a selfish incomprehensible, Selma turns within still, there is only natural lighting, make- and it carries over to this film extremely and financially troubled cop, a local oaf and life becomes a musical to her. This, up is unnecessary - the film is about the well. She plays Selma, a named jeff(Peter Stormare) who is court- in turn, set up some of the most imagi- characters and the text and the image, Czechoslovakian immigrant who works ing her, and her friend Kathy (Catherine native and compelling film sequences in without any glossy finish. in a factory that molds sinks. The film is Deneuve), who gives a stellar perform- quite some time. Not that it matters. This is a beautiful- Se t in Washington in the 19605, and ance as the voice of reason within Selma hears a consistent sound like a ly unattractive film encompassing many there is, as always in movies from this Selma's world. drill press or the wind, and that becomes discordant melodies, which aid us in Period, a shroud of Communist para- Having lived a difficult and unfulfill- her beat. This beat builds under the wing feeling happy at Selma's tragedy. Talk noia. Selma is simple, lovable, and kind, ing life, Selma's greatest memories are of her imagination. And soon she is woo- about your intriguing contradictions. but she is also afflicted with a hereditary those of musicals from her childhood. ing the beat with a melody. All people

Wednesday • November 22 - 2000 E 15 (B)ear Candy overflows with deep and warm "Now me non clairvoyant and about the pureness of being VOTE vibes that emanates from the in love, made the coochie ez involved relationships. If you a strings and bass from beginning and the obvious invisible / The looking an album with a good to end. The albums' production rain was falling and I could not vibe, awesome voice, and has ENTERTAINMENT team is lead by none other than see the season changing and the lyrical substance. THIS IS Phillies own DJ Jazzy Jeff, and vibe slipping off it's axis" Other YOUR NEXT BUY. you thought he died with Will tracks that I am big on are 'One Smith humbleness. Words and is the Magic Number Eddy "The Mayor " Schall (You Sounds & Vol.l fuses R B, jazz , 'Watching Me', 'Brotha', 'Do blues and hip hop into a smooth you Remember', and 'Love Rain Eddy, pictured left, not only soulful expression of everyday (Remix)' this one is hidden on entertains, but he also break Dumb life. Unlike today new releases Track 44, thats right 44, at the dances and makes a mean sou- that are littered with too many 5:00 mark, trust me. fle. Cheers Eddy, you're on a Bastard) guest appearances to help them This album will easily be roll tonight. Jill Scott to sell, this album has only one appreciated by anyone that is in Scott Jill artist, Mos Def, who is featured or has a true understanding Who is Jill on the bonus track. Scott? Jill Scotts' rich smooth voice Words and is slightly similar to Erykah Sounds Vol. 1 Badu. She integrates poetry from time to time on various Eddyrific! tracks, which adds a new dimension that is not regularly Who is Jill Scott??? reads the heard in music today. As well album cover. But hold up, this is she does all her background the same question I am asking vocals on the album. Her form the CD cover, but instead it is st. clair's of storytelling in the first per- first. asking me This native of son, consists of conveying per- who started out Philadelphia sonal feelings in each situation writing poetry, has taken poetic she is engaged in. skills into the realm of modern The predominant theme of the music. One of her first collabo- album is relationship and love. was hook for ration writing the The track 'Love Rain' is a repre- the ' ROOTS on You Got Me' sentation of the different ways back in 1999, a year later she love can feel. In the is song love breaks onto the scene with her start out as a soft sweet rain and debut album. easily turned into unpleasant The album possesses a sooth- storm without notice. This point ing mellow tempo throughout, it is clearly shown in this snippet

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- WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 22 2000 SPORTS 16 Basketball Heartbreaker Hawks suffers last second loss to St. Lawrence BASIL BOTETZAYAS College player with 2 seconds left, he in effect gave the game It can be one of the most away. The Vikings hit one of thrilling moments in sports, two free throws, as their squad down three points with the ball of seven players eked out a 80- in your hands, six seconds to 79 victory. The Hawks had go, square up and let it fly. fought so hard to tie it up that Nothing but net. Dan Jonker hit this ending was not fitting and a the shot to send the game to scapegoat emerged. overtime with about four sec- Upon further review, maybe onds remaining in regulation this ending was fitting. Maybe it time. The Hawks had redemp- was a wakeup call. The fact is tion for their Laurier went to earlier mis- in to the change- cues, they room riding Jeff could now set ("Zee") Zdrahal's things right Scoring was 15 points (21 and escape overall) with a with a win. not a 34-26 lead. As abruptly Coming out, the as the crowd problem on Hawks seemed was elated, like they left their they became this day for game in the lock- Adam Rogers battles hard for one of his game high 15 rebounds, also tallying 16 points. puzzled. The er room, turning fused in their rotations. Wide Rogers grabbed almost every Hawk land. moment of the the intensity on Hawks. open threes and easy entry pass- offensive rebound in the second However, consistency and sheer joy was and off like a es to the post were afforded to half to keep the Hawks close. prolonged intensity seem to be followed by light switch. their adversaries. The Hawks showed some heart lacking as the mental lapses one of the Scoring was Despite these shortcomings and determination, fighting have taken their toll. While Dan most paralyzing moments in not a problem on this day for the Hawks found themselves in until the end, never giving up Jonker could be praised for sports, when the audience col- the Hawks, but they just seemed the position to win, in a game with the game winding down. making the shot and being the lectively grabs their foreheads to stand around after, forgetting that should not have been that With the hot shooting of hero, Predrag Radovic should and exclaims "I can't believe I that their opponents had the close, thanks in large part to "Zee", and Dan Jonker, the solid not be labeled as the goat. The just saw that!". ball. Time and time again the their warrior Adam Rogers. A- play of Argentino Filia, and Matt game was lost far before he As quickly as had res- Vikings of St. Lawrence College Jonker Roge collected 15 rebounds Miles, as well as the defensive errantly fouled the Viking bailer urrected the good ship Golden beat them down the floor for (nine offensive) and tallied 16 prowess of Darren Veira and with 2 seconds left. This was a Hawk, Predrag Sabonis sunk it. easy baskets. When the Hawks points. Rob Duffy, there is promise in team effort, win or lose. By fouling the St. Lawrence did get back they seemed con- Women's b-ball wins V-Ball Tourney TODD DOUGHERTY season. Matt Ritchie passed the lose many more or better, yet, ball extremely well, and made win any less. The men's volleyball team par- some key digs, as the Hawks on the Luckily, Friday team ticipated in the University of prevailed in five sets. Revenge hosted the ladies from Guelph tournament this past is sweet, even more so with the Lakehead and sent them on a Friday and Saturday, The Laurier line-up in such unchart- Thunder flight home to freezing Hawks' poo! had the nationally ed waters: Scores were 23-25, Bay in bad spirits. At the same Bth ranked York Yeoman and 25-20, 24-26,25-20 and 15-13. what seemed time, they ended the Windsor Lancers, This victory was a testament to to be the longest drought they The Laurier men entered the the depth that this team possess- encountered. had ever tournament a little banged up, Things seemed to go their as they were missing three With this victory, the Hawks way right off the bat as it was starters and also had some nag- finished 2nd in their pool PHILUPS only a matter of minutes before ging ailments among those that behind York, Saturday morning first they saw a glimpse of their Were; playing. Three regular' saw the Hawks competing Our Hawks captured victory. starters were missing from the against the host Gryphons. The dominated the weaker and less MICHELLE Hawk line-up. Gryphons were a little too The team women's basketball team captured their first win this year. tsssssmssmss^ssssssssss^msisss^ss capable throughout the This caused Laurier to field a much for Laurier at this time of off MARIANNA HRKAC left them behind 41-25 at the game and finished things 77- line-up that was a little less day, as they prevailed in 4 sets. end of the 20 minutes. It took a 58. experienced than normal. In Although, one Guelph player Stefanie Laurier's Lady Hawks battled it mere 13 minutes of play for the Second year player spite of this, the Hawks came was heard to say that he could- Nadalin was the out with cross-town rivals refs to find reason enough to highlight in out firing against York. Regular n't believe how one-sided the she in an Waterloo last Wednesday in foul out rookie Kate both games as poured left-side, Andy Holborn fitled-in officiating was, most noticeably hopes of realizing their first vic- Richardson, who was to be a impressive 45 points total over in the middle-and'performed In the fourth and final set matches. tory of the season. Their hopes key contributor in the match. the two Her presence very well. He attacked the ball Scores were 25-21, 25-19, 21 - will be relied upon throughout soon turned to despair as the Things turned around in the strongly and touched a lot of 25 and 25-21, • the as the Hawks look Warriors came on strong from Hawk's favour in the second season to bails blocking, giving the The laurier men's final on their - the opening jump, and it was half as the team played even improve current 1 4 defense a big help. Laurier match was versus Niagara just too much for Laurier to con- with Waterloo. However, there record. played the Yeomen tough College. The Hawks seemed to Their next home game to tend with. was still not much improvement throughout, losing in a hard* ' play, only as well as they need- today, They seemed to forget to in the officiating, resulting in a check out takes place fought five sets 25-20, 17-25, ed to to win each set, but did show up for the first half of the 71-56 loss. Regardless of the Wednesday, November 22nd @ 25-22, 22-25, 15-7. prevail in three straight sets. game, as they saw themselves cause, the girls played hard 7:oopm, against the highly tout- The Hawks' second match Laurier won by scores of 30-28, Come progressively deteriorate as play throughout the game and were ed Guelph Gryphons. saw them take on the Windsor 25-21 and 27-25 to claim 7th developed. disappointed by yet another and show your support and Lancers, looking for revenge for place in the tournament. to in the This, coupled with the fact loss. head to the A.C take a four set loss when our men that the referees seemed to have Unfortunately, these girls action. visited Windsor earlier in the been paid off by the Warriors, cannot particularly afford to

WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 22 - 2000 SPI 17 Hockey victory Cross country at CIAU's WOOPIE BROWN trouble when they committed two penalties in a row to give Laurier's men's hockey team the momentum of the game continues to improve after a back to Toronto. The penalty poor start and they continued killers and goalies of the Hawks their winning ways in overtime played strongly though and kept against the University of the game scoreless until the end Toronto Varsity Blues last of the second period. * Wednesday. Finally, in the The Golden third-period joe Hawks came out The Pikula ended the of the gates flying tie with a short- and pressured penalty handed goal at the Blues for the 11:43. The Blues entire first peri- fillers of would then score od, on same out-shooting l—l "2|\ A/I/C later the them and forcing ine ridWKS power play to tie RIANrHI Toronto to take piayea the game again. several early The ; Hawks penalties. went into over- MIfHAFI Laurier looked strongly. time with a Cross Country has proven that they are more than a bunch of loafers in running shoes. strong on the - J ; power play but no The . field she showed weakness of V MICHAEL BIANCHI University Waterloo. power play, controlling the could not score on the man- and was not intimidated to mix women's team was led by Ross puck in Toronto's end and creat- advantage. The 2000 Men's and Women's it up with the formidable com- who finished just outside of the ing plenty of good scoring However, Laurier continued Cross Country season officially petition despite being Laurier's top 20. The team also received chances but unfortunately., to pressure Toronto after the wrapped up last week at the lone runner and having never strong efforts from Heather could not beat the Toronto goal* power play ended and Jeff CIAU National Championships faced this kind of pressure Swift, Robyn Brandt, captain tender. Ambrosio scored in the slot off a in Toronto. before. Andrea Peebles, Pavla Kazda, In the second period the rebound from joe Pikula to give The team continued its suc- Head Coach Jeff Beech was Allison Hill and Kathryn Hawks continued to pressure the Hawks the 2-1 win. cess by receiving two inspiring very pleased with not only the Farmer. the Blues but quickly fell into performances from its top run- performance of his two runners Despite the absence of Laura ners, Tara Ross and captain but also with the support given Goddard, one of the team's top Michael Bianchi. Tara in partic- by the rest of the team who runners, the women were able ular had an outstanding race, made the trip to Toronto. to put together a solid perform- placing 37th overall and was The week previous to ance making the rest of the the sth place rookie in all of Nationals, Laurier was repre- schools in the OUA take notice Canada. sented by two full teams at the that Laurier is a team on the Against an incredibly deep OUA Championships at the rise.

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Labatt Blue Hockey Player of the Game - Joe Pikula

Pikula, a second year winger for the Hawks men's hockey team had an excellent game this week against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. With no score after the first two periods, Pikula scored the Hawks first goal of the game and contributed an assist on the winning goal in overtime. Coach Martindale will look for a big contribution from the Brantford native as the Hawks continue their climb in the OUA Far West.

WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 22 • 2000 BUSINESS 18 Broke Online? Buy Nothing Day Internet Investment makes Fight Consumerism forstudents JACKY DROUIN humans for their labor, tt is a stocK-picking easy day of rest and serenity. Ifs an MARK MORASSUT It hasn't been easy creating an opportunity to break away from economy system that has pro- the frenzy and use your power Never before have individual duced 358 billionaires while as a consumer to change the investors had more control over keeping another 1.3 billion economic environment their money. people living in absolute depri- Since 1995, Kalte Lasn, a Due to the digitization of the vation. it took a long time, former advertising executive financial industry and the devel- withlegions of dedicated econ- turned anti-consumerism opment of online brokerage omist, lawyers and politicians activist has been waging a firms, individual investors are to grassroots campaign against now equipped with increased create such a system. 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Royal Bank is Looking Good: High-tech Homes: ACE Laurier to Hold Second ment perspectives and processes. Entrepreneurship Conference Bernard Hurley, Founder of PSG Not only is the Royal Bank of Canada the According to a recent survey by Re/Mac International will conclude the confer- country's largest in terms of assets, but it Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc., high-end The Association of College ence by relating his own success story. succeeded in meeting and exceeding residential property is being fueled by Entrepreneurs at Laurier (ACE Laurier) is The conference offers networking annual profit targets already this year. high-tech industries. It suggests that holding its second annual conference, opportunities to meet other entrepre- Net income for the fourth quarter was up individuals working in successful IT on Friday, November 24 from 9am to neurs in the community while sharing 19% from the same time last year. positions are making more money than 4pm. knowledge with other students. Return on equity rose to 19.2% from ever before, and this drives real estate This event will feature three keynote Tickets are on sale now. The cost to 16.6% in last year's fourth quarter. John profits upward. The areas that have seen speakers who intend to explore the ACE members is $20; students who are Cleghorn chairman and chief executive the most growth are Kelowna, entrepreneurial environment and discuss not ACE members pay $25; and mem- stated, "We met virtually all the financial Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa, along current industry trends. bers of the community pay $30. objective we'd established for this year with other major metropolitan cities Robert Dolan, CN Vice-President of For more information, contact Adam and have set even more aggressive tar- across Canada. For example, in Ottawa, Human Resources, will speak about pro- Barnard, VP: Awareness, (519) 883-9579 [email protected]. gets for next year, notably in the areas of technology has replaced government as moting entrepreneurship within a corpo- or e-mail: earnings and revenue growth." For the the largest employer. There is so much ration. next fiscal year, the Royal Bank is look- competition in certain areas that 25% of Venture capitalist James Somerville ing for earnings growth between 10% homes in Toronto have been sold for an will discuss product development driven and 15%. amount greater than list prices. by market requirements and develop-

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