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Laurier's Official Student Newspaper • Volume 42 • Issue 29 3News 8 Opinion 12 International 16 Feature 18 Entertainment 21 Sports 24 Student Life 26 Business 27 Classifieds Admissions target raised

was cautiously optimistic about next year's that Laurier loses large amounts of money Government leans on universities and situation, as well as for finding enough space each year through unfunded basic income for special needs students. units (BIUs, or in the layperson's terms, stu- Laurier to accept an extra 180students "We're excited to find residence for dents.) Edwards is concerned the methods upper years, and for special needs students, of the government are making it difficult for willing to face growth. in particular, we are looking forward to university stakeholders to plan their Dillon Moore On Waterloo campus, admission prob- being able to help more of those students" approach. lems have traditionally gone hand-in-hand she said. "We still haven't gotten the budget back Faced with pressure from the provincial gov- with residence space problems, as everyone Wilfrid Laurier University President Bob from last year...it's making it hard for uni- ernment, the administration of Wilfrid who lived this year-in a three-person room Rosehart made a promise earlier this year versities to function when they don't know Laurier University has decided to raise its meant for two people, can attest. The that triple rooms were no longer an option. what their budget will be. Ultimately, stu- admission target for the coming year. University is still guaranteeing residence to According to Edwards, Housing Manager dents also must make sure that the govern- In a move designed to accommodate the first-years, and the new target will create a Paul Belanger is confident that the needed ment gets their message," Edwards said. She mass of students who have chosen to fast- tight squeeze for rooms. residence spots will be found to accommo- also wondered if there was a way that the track through high school in the hopes of Originally, 150 beds were planned as date the extended admission. government could have figured out earlier avoiding next year's double cohort, the min- extras, with 75-80 going to upper years, Edwards is particularly concerned that that there would be such a substantial istry has requested that each university take including special needs students. This would students are informed well ahead of time if amount of fast-trackers. its equivalent share of an estimated 15,000 still have left a space of about 75 beds in the residence situation changes. "A lot of stu- Next year's Students' Union President extra graduates. Laurier's share was approxi- which to maneuver. As it stands, 2,125 beds dents found out at the last minute about the Andy Pushalik is willing to accept the addi- mately 180. had been reserved with the .addition of triple rooms, and non-ideal living condi- tional numbers, but doesn't see the need for Previous to this development, the enrol- Waterloo College Hall, a number which tions. They want to know as soon as possi- changing priorities. ment target was set at 2,275- The current some are predicting will be around 160 too ble." "If we need to take in these extra stu- plan is to increase the target of students on few. As an incentive to accept the extra stu- dents, fine, but previous commitments made the Waterloo campus to 2,400, and to allow Kristi Edwards, vice-chair of the dents, the government has pledged to fully to student-teacher ratios and residence stan- the remaining excess first-years to go to Students' Union Board and next year's fund those entering for the 2002-2003 dards should not change, just because the Laurier Brantford which is more ready and Executive Vice-President: University Affairs, school year. This is an enticing offer, given government has made this request." Women's basketball Merry Christmas! losing veterans...again Nadalin, Lockey National contenders within his guaranteed five-year span. After and Richardson having recently completed a three- year stint, this goal seems loftier will notreturn than ever given the team's current predicament. Mariana Hrkac It was recently made public that three of the Hawks better sen- They come, they play, they win ior players will not be returning to they lose, and they leave! Where the women's basketball team next are they going? And why are they year. This is coupled with the fact leaving? that other members currently sit The Laurier women's basket- on the fence with respect to their ball program has experienced very return to the team next year. high player turnover over the past The common theme that was . .. _ _i c . _ * three years. A cer- -t~ ~r 112 uncovered from tain correlation "He's a good the responses of may exist, perhaps coach, he just present and past one worthy of fur- players alike, was ther investigation. doesn't have the that their Hawk Three years personable skills basketball experi- ago a new coach I a coach ence was no longer arrived on the think enjoyable. That is, scene in order to needs to have." after all, why they turn around a pro- j_ —i-'-play: for the love of gram that was headed for the the game. When you're miserable, dumps. With the new coach came you can no longer love the game as a new philosophy, a new direction, you once did. They have somehow a new style, and a new vision. Head been turned off of basketball. Coach Stu Julius joined the Laurier The big trio inside the paint SH*T program from his long tenure at that will surprisingly not be return- THIS Lakehead University in the north. ing for the 2002-2003 season con- He brought with him the idea sist of power forwards Stefanie F*CK that a great deal of change was Nadalin, Kate Richardson, and going to be necessary in order Kathryn Lockey. Hold up; hold up are vou kidding me? No, folks, the only joke here is the Southern Ontario weather no on

if JOSH FREUNO, TEAM MSMSIR, ftAdkft IN THE news 3 Holding teachers accountable WLUSU members push for a new teacher evaluation system Matthew Cade teaching ability. One of the more aggressive recommendations has The effort to make professor evalu- the University making the results ations more effective took another of the evaluations public for the step forward this past week, and student body. some involved in the process are "It's to encourage the profes- declaring that changes may be real- sors to be more of a teacher versus ized sooner than was initially being more of a lecturer," com- thought. mented Clarke. "If we can get the faculty on If the Union Board approves our side, I don't see why we can't the list of recommendations, the get it implemented by 2004," said next step will be to have a petition Rina Clarke, in reference to a signed by students. This petition recently completed list of pro- will then be taken to University CADE posed modifications. administration as well as to the Clarke is heading up a group WLU Faculty Association. Clarke is with WLUSU President Dave Prang believes the faculty will be recep- MATTHEW that has been working most of the tive and pointed to the support Alright, chumps. Less laughirr more evaluatin'. past year on researching student she has already received from sev- such as opinion and considering available eral professors. Herbert W. Marsh, a professor at WLU. Some departments, evalua- options for improvement to the "Dr. David Johnson (an eco- the University of Western Sydney At the University of Manitoba, History, use an additional open-ended current situation. nomics profes- in Australia, developed the system SEEQ "allows for professors to be tion that includes The list \ sor) suggested in the 1970'5. Nine variables are more accountable," said Clarke. questions. of recommenda- 'Twelve copies of we undertake an the core of the program: "Twelve copies of the results are The future of the program at - is in under since tions is to go investigation into Learning/Value, Enthusiasm, published around the school in Laurier question,

results are - Rina Clarke Prang before the the the Students Organization, Group Interaction, the library, in the Dean's office both and Dave Students' Union published around Evaluating Individual Rapport, Breadth, for students to read." are graduating. But incoming on Vice President: Board of -in the Educational Exams, Assignments and Workload. To explore student opinion Executive the school Kristi Directors this Quality (SEEQ) The system has been imple- the Laurier campus, Clarke enlist- University Affairs Edwards the this Thursday. library, in evaluation sys- mented at several other schools, ed two fourth-year market research promised in her campaign past - to make teacher evalua- Professor Dean's office for tem," . said including Auckland University in students to help create a survey February so the ball accountability is to read." Clarke. New Zealand, Penn State, Fordham and to tabulate the results. tions a top priority, students to roll. clearly high on | SEEQ (pro- University, and the University of "81% of fourth-year students should continue 'L -J will the priority list. nounced 'seek') Manitoba, where SEEQ was intro- surveyed are not happy with the "We're hoping the lobbying 1 Suggestions include altering the is an evaluation process that is duced in 1996. Clarke said that current system," said Clarke, "and begin May Ist when Kristi Takes a real- questions to more accurately gradually becoming more popular these were the schools that were 51% strongly agree that open- over," said Clarke. "It's very reflect student concerns and using on university campuses, both in examined for purposes of evaluat- ended comments need to appear istic system we're looking at." the results to improve professor Canada and around the world. Dr. ing the program's suitability for on the evaluation." Magnificent mullet to be removed for charily Jenn Martin However, in just a few days the mullet will be gone, replaced by a completely Though mullet lovers everywhere may be shaved head. "I found a cause that I like and disappointed this coming Thursday, their thought I might be able to raise a few bucks sadness will be overcome by the act of char- for cancer research," says MacDonald of his ity that Neil MacDonald will perform. decision to lose the hairstyle and the hair. "I MacDonald has been growing his mullet did it once when I was in high school." i r.i for almost a year much After only one to the delight of mul- day of campaigning let-lovers the school from a table in the over. However, in an '1 found a cause that concourse, $60 has effort to raise money thought I been raised, with $28 for cancer research, I like and dollars worth of dona- MacDonald, who is a might be able to raise tions in toonies. For a second year History a few bucks for cancer $2 donation, people student at Laurier will, research," says will be entered into a shave his mullet — a raffle to win a hairstyle, also referred MacDonald of his "Business. Party" t- to as a short/long or decision to lose the shirt. MacDonald, hockey hair, that is however, would like characterized by a hairstyle and the hair. to raise "as much as short top and long possible. I didn't want

back — this Thursday to set a limit on it. I at 1 pm in the concourse. just wanted to do as much as I could." "I've had a mullet since Survivor One last Though MacDonald isn't sure about year," explains MacDonald, "I figured if I had growing another mullet to be shaved again, a gimmick I stood a better chance." After he would like to continue with chritable MCLEAN becoming an Ice Breaker, he maintained his efforts. "I'd definitely like to do at least mullet for the fun of Orientation Week and something again," he says, before calling out the amusement of first-year students. "It to another passing student for support. WILBUR became the ongoing joke," he says. Neil MacDonald and the mullet he plans to shave to raise funds tor cancer research. WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2002 4 news Big harbour comes to Laurier JennMartin ate,"she claimed in regard to the another who goosed monks, claim- unseasonably snowy weather out- ing that, "there's just something With her first book, Strange side. Focused on Brigit, a girl who about ass in a dress." Heaven, nominated for a Governor has recently received a postcard "The Maritimes in general is a General's Award, there is little from an anorexic friend who is drinking culture," said Coady when doubt that Lynn Coady, novelist referred to as, - queried about and playwright, is up and coming "Maria, aspiring the prevalence on the Canadian scene. However, cadaver," the of drinking in though people may know her scene takes place "I always wrote, her novels. "The name, not all may be aware, as Dr. at a Christmas I always wanted place I grew up Christl Verduyn pointed out in her dinner made to write...this there was a lot of brief introduction, that she also interesting by is fighting and writes some of the best-swearing the motley crew really the drinking, and characters since Laurence. of family mem- only thing I'm hockey was pret- At Laurier's Paul Martin Centre bers from men- interested in ty much the cen- to read from her new novel, Saints tally handi- doing." tre of the uni- of Big Harbour, .Coady also read capped Uncle verse." from Strange Heaven because of Roly to Margaret However, Coady the number of English students P., who is con- ' was also quick to

_. _ - i . . T 1 present who had previously stud- stantly associated with various point out, "I always wrote, I always ied the novel. bodily leaks. wanted to write." She grew serious Beginning with Strange From Saints of Big Harbour about writing around age 21, she Heaven, Coady read to an came a cast of drinking buddies, recalled, MARTIN attentive and now says."this is real- audience from a Christmas scene telling stories in a bar. A wild ride, ly the only thing I'm interested in in the novel. "The Christmas scene from a man who wished to start doing." JENN Lynn Coady reads to staff and students in the Paul Martin Centre. is somehow the most appropri- Atheist Alcoholics Anonymous to Queen Mother dies Election survey

that the Queen Mother cherished - her two great Nathan Tidridge loves were Scotland and Canada). King George Laurier Students for a Public VI was a true gentleman, and Queen Elizabeth a In Memoriam true lady. Interest Research Group examine The funeral for the Queen Mother will be on The death of the Queen Mother was something April 9th. Some say it will officially end an era, many people expected was going to happen. some others are already drawing comparisons to political motivation on campus

However, it was an event for tomorrow - some the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. later date just beyond the present. Her figure Throughout all of this it is important to remem- Dillon Moore could be charted. was a fixture of society, ber that a family is in While the final results are scheduled sprinkled throughout mourning. Queen Following a student election that they to be released at the end of April, pre- the news reports of the In a world of Public Elizabeth 11, during her felt was filled with apathy, the Laurier liminary results have their own story to year. It was assumed we Relations and spin Golden Jubilee year, has Students for a Public Interest Research tell. According to the group's early read- would read about her now lost both her sister Group recently conducted a survey on ings, "only 45% of the students surveyed from time to time. doctors, Queen Elizabeth and her mother. students to look for the root of the feel that voting is an important aspect of It was with this sense was genuine - she was The world is a little problem. their university experience." As well, that the world received less for having lost an real. She loved life — Roughly 3 weeks ago, or 2 weeks fol- results show that first year students are the news of the Queen individual like the lowing reading week, this group was less likely to vote in elections than their Mother's death on family, friends, dancing, Queen Mum. As the prompted to delve into the reasons seniors. March 30th. Many of us parties and drink — countless images of the behind some of the problems in the The system of proxy votes also < was and t i«. i knew it was coming, and it to slight, seemingly frail election, including drawn into ques- it was still lived the fullest. yet unexpect- old lady are flashed over low voter turnout 45% of tion, with a full 56% ed. the ensuing week, and the disquiet ..."only the of respondents Whether you are a remember this: she was the of . over use r i students surveyed answering "no" to supporter of the monarchy, a staunch republi- a giant. proxyvot.es. feel that is an the question "does can, or, like the vast majority of us, claim indif- Thank-you Ma'am. voting According to important proxy voting have a ference, the power of the Queen Mother cannot Electronic Book of Condolence available at group member aspect of place in democratic be ignored. www.royal.gov.uk. Keith Fulford, they their university student elections?" She was the Queen Mum (a term of affection "consciously went experience/' A number of first coined by a Canadian reporter); our Queen to different regions ! i those students who Mum. In a world of Public Relations and spin of the school to get answered that they doctors, she was genuine - she was real. She as random and representative group as were not interested in student politics loved life — and family, friends, dancing, parties we could." In all, roughly 220 Laurier also answered that it was mainly drink — and lived to the fullest. it There was no students were surveyed. because they were too busy to pay "fluff" when it came to Elizabeth - she was as The questions were aimed at getting attention, which might suggest a corre- tough as nails (carrying a pistol and helmet with a general understanding of the motiva- lation between heavy course-loads and her during if the Germans dared to take WWII tions that led students to either be less time to dedicate to political inter- or Elizabeth her the King). As well, Queen per- involved or not be involved with the ests. grace, warmth and loyalty. sonified dignity, election process. Questions such as "did Fulford says the group seeking a from it is hard to For some my generation you listen to the speeches in the con- PIRG at Laurier hopes that through the a figure like the Mother in our lives. place Queen course," and "how important were net- survey, they might "gain a better under- However, important to realize that it is the val- works and friends to the process." were standing of why Laurier students ues that Elizabeth embodied are univer- Queen designed so that a picture of the. choose to vote or not vote, and to sal - and lacking in other parts of our world. The respondents' actions and awareness determine trends in voter habits." Queen Mother will endure far beyond her life- span, such is her power. In paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth I cannot Bingo Bango Bongo forget her brave husband, King George VI i S| (reigned 1936-1952). Together, King George and MCLEAN They're Moore than Fitz-tastic! Queen Elizabeth became the first monarchs to visit Canada in 1939 (cementing a relationship WILBUR WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2002 news 5 Feeding the community Stefan Sereda pound total. the past with 'Meal Exchange"'said Sometimes, in reference to The "Clean the Shelves" food Volkes, particularly In only a seven month period, the drive at Laurier encourages stu- the funds raised by the program hunger rate has rapidly skyrocket- dents to bring their extra non-per- last Christmas. The Meal Exchange ed in the Waterloo area. To allevi- ishable food items to the goal is set at 13,000 this Spring. ate this problem, Laurier students Concourse this week between Throughout the week, LUCK bad have been asked to increase their am and 2:30 pm or to the representatives will be taking things 10:30 donations to local charities who Students' Union Offices. LUCK donations for Meal Exchange in are striving to provide the hungry member Carly Volkes commented the Dining Hall, the Terrace and with food. the Concourse. This week, LUCK, the Laurier Although their Spring food happen... University Charity Kouncil, is run- drive officially ends on April 3rd, ning its Spring food drive, "Clean There is need Fred Lehmann stresses that there the Shelves." The campus volun- is still time to start a food drive, ATTEMPT BREAK & ENTER THEFT UNDER $5000 for a food drive teer group is working in coopera- since the collection of goods lasts MAR 24/02 - MAR 25/02 THU MAR 28/02 every Spring tion with the Food Bank of for at least a week. Person (s) unknown attempted to Person(s) unknown stole a wallet Waterloo Region, a non-profit because the Though the Food Bank has a break into the Tim Horton's out- left unattended for a short time organization which strives to pro- total of 237 businesses, schools, let in the Science Building. It from the Prism Lab in the Peters stock from the vide food for the hungry in the places of worship, and organiza- appears that entry was not Building. Christmas Waterloo community. tions conduct food drives on their gained. Since August, the Food Bank food drive behalf, their goal is to have 285 ASSAULT has seen a increase in the supportive groups. THEFT UNDER $5000 0040 HRS FRI MAR 29/02 75% runs out. need for food, with the number of The organization distributes MAR 05/02 - MAR 26/02 A beer bottle that had been individuals in need rising from food to 49 different community Person(s) unknown removed a thrown by someone at the Turret 8,000 to 14,000. Fred Lehmann, an programs and is accepting volun- VCR from an office on the second struck a WLU student. Injuries organizer at the Food Bank notes that the drive is "starting off slow teers as well as donations. floor at 232 King, were minor. No suspects at this are little bit behind but hoping to To contact the Food Bank by time. that they "a we're finish with a compared to last year." big bang." telephone, call 743-5576, or dial MISCHIEF 0200 HRS According to Lehmann, there is LUCK is also currently running their Information Line at 743-4187. WED MAR 27/02 COUNTERFEIT need for a food drive every Spring the "Meal Exchange" program Located on 50 Alpine Court, the While on patrol an officer THU MAR 28/02 because the stock from the which enables Laurier students to Food Bank is open from Monday observed two males knock over Turret staff reported that they Christmas food drive runs out. donate money from their meal to Friday between the hours of two recycling bins and scatter the had received a counterfeit ten This year the Food Bank has cards, which Food Services uses to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. contents outside Conrad Hall. dollar bill sometime during the acquired 87,460 pounds of food, purchase food for the hungry. The matter will be forwarded to evening. The bill was seized and falling short of last year's 120,000 "We've had tremendous success in the JAC. turned over to Regional Police Fraud Branch. 11NA! THORIZED SO LI CITING 1410 HRS TUE MAR 26/02 TRESPASS 1215 HRS An officer responded to the FRI MAR 29/02 Science Building after a report A non-university male was found was received that a male was to be sleeping in the lounge at going around asking people for University Place. He was evicted money. The individual could not from, the premises and issued a be located. trespass notice.

THEFT UNDER $5000 1420 HRS BREAK & ENTER WED MAR 27/02 THU MAR 28/02 - SUN MAR 31/02 Person(s) unknown stole a wallet Person(s) unknown broke into an from a locker in the men's change apartment at Conestoga House room at the Athletic Complex. while the occupants were away for the weekend and removed THEFT UNDER $5000 some stereo equipment and a

MON MAR 25/02 - THU MAR VCR. 28/02 Person(s) unknown took a lap top During this time period, one computer from a storage room in warning was issued for a Liquor the Grad Studies area. Act violation.

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2002 8 opinion THE CORD Naked and under arrest In case any of you thought otherwise, Naively, I answered with some patriotic care. I was watching myself walk through WEEKLY handing your green polka-dot under- nonsense about 'seeing our country'. I a classic "can-you-imagine-if-that-shit- - The tie that binds since 1926 wear to a power-tripping Customs officer discovered the real reason the hard way. ever-happened-to-us?" scenario. Dave A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication is not a cool experience. Especially when The car we were driving from and Myles both apologized to me for Third Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre it's the last piece of clothing you're Toronto to Fernie had no license plates. what happened. I smiled and told them 75 University Avenue West, rife with and not to worry. And then they put Kyle in a wearing. , Our trip was thus pullovers Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 Being arrested is also not cool, espe- police checks. This particular pit stop cell. (519) ext. 884-1970 3564 cially for possession of marijuana. Those proved to be the worst as the gentlemen Kyle, unfortunately was our fall guy. Fax: (519) 883-0873 of you who know me well are probably at the border weren't buying our story. He basically took credit for the pot in Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 howling right now. those who don't, The four of us were immediately made Dave's jacket as well as the "shrooms" www.wlusp.com For smoked to get out of the car and hand over our new friend found stuffed in a ski e-mail: [email protected] here's the punch line: I've never a damn drug in my life and I probably boot in the trunk. We waited while the What am I gonna do without couldn't tell it apart from oregano. Yet OPP came to interrogate him. you guys? there I stood: a cool December day just Yet for myself, the Long story short, it cost $1,100 to get Thunder Bay, - naked the car out of the impound, Kyle got fin- Matthew Cade outside Ontario and under arrest for being found in pos- whole situation ger-printed, and we suffered a 6 hour Editorial Staff session of an illegal substance. was laughable. setback. But we moved on. We made it to Editor-in-Chief Matthew Cade It had been a long night of driving for And not because I Winnipeg, and we got some sleep. News Editors Jennifer Martin Kyle, Myles, Dave and me - just over 13 like to get naked In Saskatchewan Kyle was arrested Dillon Moore hours from Toronto to Thunder Bay, to again for speeding. In Alberta, Myles was I Miss You Already Amy Wright be precise - and before we continued with strange men. pulled over while there was open alco- Entertainment Editors Lynnette Visaya our cross-country journey to Fernie, hol in the car and I narrowly escaped Amanda Fitzpatrick British Columbia, we thought it best to being fined for driving with a license Sports Editors Wilbur McLean refuel at a local diner. everything in our pockets - which, in expired by more than a year and a half. Mariana Hrkac After breakfast, our problems began. Dave's case, unfortunately contained the And to top it off, I accidentally scored International Editor John Carlaw I'm not experienced enough with this infamous "bag o' weed." the only weed these guys got for the rest Features Editor Tannis Fenton 'culture' to know for certain, but I think We sat for awhile before they of the trip. King 0' the Man Bands Kevin Klein that Dave's judgement was clouded by announced the strip search. My three You're probably wondering what the Business Editor Chris Jacobson the fact that he was driving a hot-boxed friends were pretty much suffering from message is, so here you go. Don't trust I'm So Happy I Never Knew Him Maneesh Sehdev automobile down the highway. an ulcer. I suppose I was a little con- border officials, and whenver you drive Unwittingly, he escorted us directly to cerned we'd be stuck in Thunder Bay for across Canada, take Kyle, Myles and Dave Cord Staff the US border. a while and that we might be a few days with you. It's quite a trip. Classified Coordinator Michelle McCulloch Before we'd left Toronto, several late delivering the car to our friend. Yet On-Line Editor David Field people had asked me why we were tak- for myself, the whole situation was Matthew Cade Production Assistants Fuck Nick Solowski! ing the longer route through Canada laughable. And not because I like to get Raymond Editor-in-Chief Sun Kit On Carol Rich when a path through the States could naked with strange men. Anna Gunny Dan Heilbrunn The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of cut our driving time down considerably. No, I was amused because I didn't the author ami do not necessarily reflect those of Copy Editors Debra Siemens The Cord Staff, the editorial hoard, WLUSP or WLU. Chris Clemens Heidi Sundwall Michael Millard Dianne Tennen Circulation and File Manager Wayne Money LETTERS Student Publications Staff Cord Photo Manager Laura Rochacewich 3) Concerning the arguments made in (Editor's note: I would think you might Keystone Editors-ln-Chief Lynette Clarke He's Got Issues defense of Amy Wright's article concern- want to read the article before writing Laura Jardine Sandra Mackenzie ing Olympic hockey (which I must con- an entire letter critiquing it. Just a Keystone Photo Manager Martin Kuebler I frequently check out the Club Laurier fess, I have not read, but as it is not thought). IT Manager Maciek Makarski message boards to see what people are directly concerning that article, it Advertising Manager Angela Foster pissed off about. I'm glad to see Paul should not matter). She is obligated to Business Blows Ad Production Manager Dara Hakimzadeh Forrest still has his finger on the pulse maintain some form of journalistic Ad Production Assistants Elisabeth Oliveira of what is important in society. integrity, even within the Opinion sec- I am nearing the completion of the first Nelu Handa Jennifer Summerfield I must however, express my growing tion. As I have not read her article, I three years of Laurier's prestigious busi- Public Relations Coordinators Trisha Merz disappointment with the number of cannot say for sure whether or not she ness program. This flag mark program Ami Shah Jessica Reid people who attend this school and has explored the issue of women's hock- has not met my expectations and now I Human Resources Coordinator Vacant clearly have no idea what it takes to ey. It may be true she has the freedom reluctantly say again, "Next year must form a coherent argument. Often these of expression, but as a de facto journal- get better." Administration arguments come from an anonymous ist, she also has a moral obligation to The teaching been to President Christopher Ellis has average person, sometimes under an aiias, but I present the facts in an objective manner. poor, my classes still have forty-eight IVP: Finance & Administration Edward Schall suspect it's always Maneesh. I wonder whether she addressed the people in them which the Board of Directors Ben Martin eliminates Nonetheless, here are some short history of women's hockey com- ability to I do all Heather McFarlane Nicole Kozicki debate, now of my issues I have with people on the mes- pared to the long, institutionalized his- it limits the Amanda Baumann Gary Kenning work in groups because sage boards who argue ineffectively, and tory of men's hockey as a factor in her number of Board Secretary Jill Hartry assignments professors have without a point. argument. Laziness and stubbornness to mark and people still ask questions Contributors 1) When debating an argument some- are not excuses for misrepresentation of for the sake of getting participation Scotty Cairns, Jennifer Asselin, Kent McCrea, Stefan Sereda, one has made, it is terribly pathetic to the truth and failure to research all of marks. Things have not changed much Thomas Thompson, Ben Seewald, Andy Lee, Stu Reed, Justin attack said Sharp, Brandon Currie, Alex Diceanu, Paul Thomas, Byron 1 person's use of grammar, the facts. since first year. Pascoe, The Who, Matt for calling me a "loose woman," Nick spelling, etc. in attempting to refute 4) One message states that she is The Marketing course is a fluff congratulations for finally doing it but where the hell are you, their point. This simply addresses how smarter than ninety percent of the peo- course. The content was all packed into Maneesh for propositioning me. I had a lot of fun doing the the has Contributors section, but now it is time for me to pass the person presented their case, ple at WLU. While I'm sure she's a first term, so this term is purely general torch along. Thafs right...this is no longer my terrain. Thanks and not the case itself, and is therefore bright young lady, this would fail to con- knowledge. A survey was conducted last everyone who worked on the Cord this year, everyone who to 1 a waste of space. vince me of anything and is another term and indicated that students feel wrote letters and everyone that I pissed off. Keep the letters 2) When coming, keep posting stuff on Club Laurier and remember, I'll someone argues against your waste of space. This argument at best the course structure should be changed, see you at the Revolution...and Ido mean the nightclub, xoxo point of view, it is idiotic to simply state provides no substance and worse, com- but the administration has not reacted. that the person failed to "think before pletely backfires. At least this one made Organizational Theory has lot of %* . a LETTERS».fa» Ifallv IPOLICY:*-e a say •All letters must be signed andsubmitted with the author's name, student identification they or do anything," This would me laugh. content, yet class discussions revolve number, and telephone number. seem to suggest that if we all just try Do with this what you rest • All letters will be printed with the author's name. Letters can be printed without the will, but more around ICE week tips than actual author's name with permission from the EIC. and think really hard, we could all have assured I will continue to monitor the course material. also • be received There is lots of The Cord comes out on Wednesdays. Letters must by Tuesday at 12:30, the opinion. I'm on disk, or via e-mailat [email protected]. same If not convinced message board for instances of inexcus- filler such as old videos and off-topic, • easilylegible, double spaced and cannot exceed 350 words. 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Don't let apathy LETTERS happen to you couldn't get students to attend ethic alone should be admired, be even further in debt. Ayat Mohammed al-Akhras was write at least one level of govern- class. I would suggest putting but this man has many other gifts. I agree wholeheartedly with barely an adult when she became ment to complain about what they effort into making the class worth- After getting to know him you Dave Well hauser 's opinionthat Dr. a martyr. The 18 year old feel is wrong with their town, while. realize that he is a very special Rosehart should take his head out Palestinian girl walked into a province or country. Even on the Last week I experienced the human being. of his ass and look around at what supermarket in Jerusalem and university scale, in Dave climax of the business program: His positive perspective on life is happening to this school. I blew herself up. Wellhauser, we have an active rep- ICE Week. Some may say ICE is incredible - he came from a went to the open forum on There has been a growing resentative who seeks out stu- Week, others may say ICE country that was immersed in a growth and watched as he kept trend of younger men and women dents' problems and actually tries Weekend. There is no reason to civil war, which forced him to his head down, didn't speak or giving their lives- as suicide to do something about it. I don't cancel classes during ICE week as leave his homeland. respond to any comments, and bombers. A 25 year old man know about you, lout he has the time commitment is not that He speaks with such passion left the room several times. Is this entered a hotel dining room and restored my faith in student gov- extensive. Students from other about El Salvador that you realize what a responsible university blew up himself along with 22 ernment. Dave has taken a major programs can handle the pressure that it must have been difficult for President does? other Israelis. In January, another step toward showing today's so why can't we? him to leave the country where A responsible President 28 vear-old woman named Wafa'a youth how to positively and effec- I was warned about the busi- he grew up. His mother and shouldn't make plans to tear Ali Idris blew up herself and an 81 tively fight for what they feel is ness program when I first arrived father are still there and Wilfredo down a building on campus with- year-old man. Dareen Abu-Eisheh, right. It is up to each and every at Laurier. If you are in first year still remains close with frequent out first consulting the people a 21 year-old English literature one of us to take an example from and you are having second phone calls. He had to make the whom it directly affects. major at Najah University blew Dave. thoughts, please remember that it unenviable decision to leave Administration didn't meet with herself up at a Get in some- is not too late to switch programs. because he wanted a better life the Graduate Students Association police checkpoint one's face. Write Many students have made the for his wife and soon to have chil- until last Tuesday to discuss future in January. The next time a letter to anyone switch and are much happier now. dren. plans. This should have been These are just you disagree who might care If you want any advice or more This past weekend I had the done months ago, but instead the some examples of with something, to read it. Write a information, email me at bdur- pleasure of meeting his wonderful GSA found out about the fate of the growing trend letter to the edi- [email protected]. family. He was kind enough to their building the same day as in the Middle East tell it to more tor. Walk into the invite me over during a holiday everyone else. This is not respon- of young people than the person Union office and Ben Durrer weekend, which also happened to sible. I think I should become taking action for a beside you. ask to speak with be his wedding anniversary. His President of this school, because I cause in which anyone who will Fringed Off beautiful wife and four children would do a hell of a better job they believe. What listen, a board made me feel incredibly comfort- than Rosehart and his lackeys. can we compare this to in Canada? member, Chair of the Board, the I am writing in response to the able while spending the afternoon Don't get me wrong. 1 agree At Laurier? What have you done President, the janitor, the photo- article "On the Fringe at Laurier." in their home. the school should grow. I just lately to voice your displeasure copy repairperson. After reading the review of the His family is his happiness. I don't think administration is being with the powers that be or the Have an opinion. And let festival, I was shocked and can only hope to create an envi- smart about this growth. Why are lack of parking? someone hear it. Hell, let every- appalled at the way it was evaluat- ronment for my family that is the you crowding an already over- Now please don't misunder- one hear it. It's a right everyone ed. There is no reason to publicly Cerritos household. All the money crowded campus, eliminating a stand me. I am by no means justi- has and few employ. bash the hard work and in the world would not be able to social establishment, eliminating fying walking into the Students' The next time you pick up a achiements of others. If someone duplicate the love that he has for parking spaces and outraging stu- Union office and detonating a Cord, or walk through the halls is going to take the time to write, his family and that is reciprocated dents? Just tell me why. I want to bomb, nor am I condoning any act and read or hear something you direct or act in a play, you can at from his wife and children. It was know why you are all idiots. of violence to get your point disagree with, tell it to more than least give them credit for having an honour and a privilege to across. But as we end another the person beside you. What are the guts to do something many spend an afternoon with these Mandy Sellers school year at Laurier. I can just they going to do for you? other people wouldn't. beautiful people. I can only pray about guarantee that everyone has Would this ad campaign offend I went to the Fringe Festival that it was a glimpse of what I had a problem with something. Be you or would you misunderstand and was impressed that our hope to have one day. Another One it the huge line-ups to walk it too? Have an opinion: Don't let school, which has no theatre pro- To my friend, I thank you from through the Concourse due to the apathy happen to you. gram, had enough students who the bottom of my heart, your I am outraged about the Fringe "irresponsible growth," or be it were willing to devote their time kindness, compassion and posi- Festival review in last week's Cord. with The Cord for an "opinion" on and energy to something that tive outlook on life is something Apparently Mr. Lee does not know an ad campaign by Snickers and clearly didn't get enough credit. to be admired. You have had such good theatre when he sees it and the absurdity that a chocolate bar Kevin Klein Next time you sit down to an impact on my life that words cannot truly comprehend the can end hunger and no one Student Life Editor write, think back to what you cannot describe. All I can do is to effort and time commitment should let it happen to them. Eat learned in kindergarten: if you ask you to believe me when I say involved. Clearly it should have Snickers! don't have anything nice to say, that you are one of my heroes. been in the Opinion section, We live in a democratic socie- The opinions expressed In this editorial arthosof don't say anything at all. I have met a true lifelong because all I could see was a the author and do not necessarily reflect those- ty, do we not? Every last citizen in of The Cord Staff, the editorial board, WLUSP 'amigo' in Wilfredo, I am very for- biased opinion. orWLU. this country has the ability to Michele Kane tunate to have met him and to This article goes to show how have the privilege of calling him Laurier students are not support- To My Friend my friend. ive of anything in this school other o than sports and academics. I am Wilfredo is an employee of the Kris Potter not sorry you did not enjoy your- university, a Custodian in resi- self, but I am sorry for all the dence. At the time that I met him (Editor's note: This is my favorite Laurier alumni who did not get to Thank-you te Scott* anl Sean aal larrl. Tfeaaks I had no idea that he was going to letter this year!) see this festival, which truly repre- to Kovla aal Adam. Thoak-you to Aaaa aad Nick have a huge impact on my life.' sented passionate theatre and tal- aad Carol aad lav. Thanks ta Chris for ffaally What Wilfredo has taught me ented artistic students. hugging Eddy showlap since I befriended him is far more Once again, hats off to every- ma aad lor mo bis hum valuable to me than any degree. Listen to the one involved in the festival and the so muny tlmus. Most of oil, thonks tu tho I quickly learned that he is Students best of luck next year. Editorial Coord. I thlak I am In luvu with nil uf originally from El Salvador and you. think you'ro oil tho weirdest pooplo lira that he moved to Canada in I am outraged at the things that Kristen Howard I search of a better life for his fami- have happened within this school ovor mot hut tint's why I llko yon so much. ly. He often tells me how fortu- in the last month or so. Maybe it's The Cord Sucks Thaaks far maklag Taosdoy alphts so much nate he is to be living here and in just my bad luck, but I've found fun, uud for olwoys potting yonr editorials la his words, that life is beautiful. out that I only got into half of the I hate The Cord. All you guys ever on tlmo._fflllllghL You guys on oil fontnstlc, I Wilfredo often works week- Communications classes I tried to do is bring people down. I mean, ends on campus cleaning up after pre-register for and I found out I like everything! I've never dis- thlak wa did a pretty doma peed lab— bar nights in the Turret and that my job at the Grad Pub is liked anything, ever! And since I l miss yea already. Wilf's, as well as working in other going to be eliminated to make like everything, all of The Cord office buildings throughout the room for a new 'teaching centre.' must too. And if you aren't what 1 city after his day is done at In essence, it could take me say, you aren't a real paper... Bricker. He is one of the hardest longer to get my degree and working people I know. His work because I won't have a job, I will Manny Weirdo

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Olympic Hockey should not define your existence. We are not survivors. There's always Running barefoot something with a different opinion. Afghanistan is not the enemy. Dave Wellhauser is your friend. Matt Cade is my non-sexual, fake boyfriend. Amanda and I have an illicit relation- ship. ethics do exist. It's easy to criticize. Chocolate milk is a meal. Showering Scott Cairns years because some old jerks want Journalism is overrated. George W. Bush is a weenie. An Arts degree is far from worthless. Maneesh is more money? Stand up my man, or trying to proposition me. (again). The printer hates me. Copy-editing is leave. I recommend leaving. Slap harder than it looks. University is not real life. Hatred only breeds more hatred. Have me some skin on the backside, some compassion. some chammomile. Have some respect. Have some perspective. pimp. Have Eat a sandwich, you are hun- gry. There is bologna in the fridge, I just bought some for you. Run barefooted to Cambridge- it's not that far. It took me like three or four hours. Don't use the highway though. It is for cars.

Yup. I'm done, Jeeves. Fourth year. Accept difference - Dude, if Last column. No more fancy pants you're still listening to The Hip writing, or that stupid picture of and talking about cars or whatever, me. My underwear is on back- no offense, but your life could wards and my pants are made of probably use a little ZING. Spice felt- Ohhhhhhhhhh yeah. Four things up, man! Wear a cape or Missing years and I don't remember any of something. I don't know.... fight 5 a '■ v A . # it. I remember my roommate in crime. Wear a mask. You only live first year throwing a Sprite can out once, and you're boring the hell Piece 'W of of a 4th floor window because it out of me. was fizzing like a bomb. But every- Sing the flight of the bumble- Your Degree? thing since then is pretty much bee while eating a rubber tire. lodged between whisky molecules See the movie Driven, as it is and bong resin. the greatest movie of all time. I did, however, remember to Speak your damn mind. The write down some things to leave Cord is cooler than you because with. Sort of like memories, but they say shit that you don't say. more cold and inhuman. Like Like Eminem, but less white. Harrison Ford in that movie where Think about it. They make a forum he kills androids for sport. Was he to express themselves, and

' . ' | the android? I don't know. But >; crikey... you're reading it aren't P ■ ■ .■' here we go: you? So many people diss The Don't put up with this. If Cord, but you know what? So you're in first year, I guarantee this many people was jerks. m! *Jlli i Ijßlil 11Sll*3 place will flat out suck by third Be more like Jackie Drouin - year. The old suit and tie wearing because if you can out-crazy Cade chumps that are going "CHA and I, you're obviously living on CHING!" after you give them your some enlightened plane of exis- tuition are also making it abun- tence. dantly clear that your money will Buy me some green peppers, I go to waste in a sea of students liv- am out. ing in a pond of a university. Get out of here. Just go, now! Honestly, I'm leaving and laughing Go! Peas, see you in the papers. at you guys, because right now people are being denied classes that they must take to get their Scotty- thank you foryour degree. For what? More people? originality and your cute bum What is this, a cold cut store? Are and that time you showed me you going to take a number to get your nipple ring. your slab of ham? Gonna take 7

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Erie, Pemisylvama * (800) GANNON-U * www.gaimon.edu X JMM WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2002 12 international Violence persists in Jamaica with his socialist ideology. Brandon Currie This inequitable treatment resulted in brutal clashes leading up to both the 1976 As with other popular tourist destinations and 1980 elections, the latter of which saw around the world, Jamaica's opulent resorts Seaga win despite 700 deaths in the two typify a tropical paradise that exists in stark weeks prior to the election. contrast with severe inequality, violent The resulting instability of the Jamaican crime and indebtedness to international economy translated into loans from the financial institutions. International Monetary Fund (IMF) and While recent surges of violence are relat- World Bank, the repercussions of which ed to a complex mix of drugs, gangs and pol- have devalued the Jamaican dollar and pro- itics, they are also connected to this uneven longed high interest rates, according to economic foundation and poverty. Jamaica's current Minister of Finance and As I vividly experienced in an exchange Planning, Dr. Omar Davies. Davies also notes last summer, the capital city of Kingston how inefficient the loans were, as the inter- does not espouse Bob Marley's message of est rates are twice those of accepted inter- love and peace. national norms, which small businesses, the In just three short days after my arrival, supposed benefactors of this policy, could 27 people died as a result of gang violence, not afford. including four members of the Jamaican The loans have also led to the IMF's Constabulary Force (JCF). This resulted in notorious 'Structural Adjustment Programs,' GUNNY the mayhem of military retaliation, road- which have channelled already meagre blocks and rioting. social spending into economic develop- ANNA Since gaining independence in 1962, ment. Additionally, Jamaica was forced to Residents in West Kingston lined up last July to recieve food missed because of fire- Jamaica has been plagued by violent political privatize their profitable bauxite industry, an fights between security forces and gunmen, an all too common occurence. partisanship, an idea that would seem important source of government revenue. each day and geographic location makes it a released only to commit the same offences bizarre to anyone living under a true democ- Bauxite is a primary metal used in alumini- logical destination for tourist and trafficker again. racy. um production. When asked about IMF poli- alike. Violence between gangs and police show In the densely populated and squalid cy shortly before his death earlier this year, Consequently, the income gained from no signs, of ceasing, as in 2001 there were a districts of West Kingston, the Jamaican Manley remarked, "You ask, whose interest the drug trade has tipped the balance of record 1,120 murders in Kingston, a city of Labour Party (JLP) and the Peoples National is the IMF serving? Ask who set it up?" power in West Kingston in favour of heavily 1.5 million people. Even on Christmas Day, Party (PNP) compete Jamaica's experi- armed 'Dons,' the community leaders that 14 people lay dead in the streets, unable to to subsidize poor Known for its porous, ence with the IMF and were formerly supported by politicians. In be recovered because of JCF sniper fire. neighbourhoods with tourist-friendly borders, the WTO has been essence, they protect and assist their bur- In traditional political style the present armaments, schools similar to other rough in the same manner as before, but combatants, Edward Seaga and PJ Patterson, and housing in Jamaica's twelve flights nations across the with personal greed, power and recognition both blame the other party for inciting the exchange for political to America each day world in that they replacing political affiliation. violence, as each is aware of the nefarious solidarity. and geographic location have watched, almost With the Jamaican Parliament lacking relationship between their parties and the This has fostered a helplessly, as their legitimacy and not engaging in social spend- street gangs. political powder-keg, makes it a logical agriculture sector is ing, one could predict how promises of As unique as Jamaica's problems appear which has repeatedly destination for tourist decimated by trade empowerment, protection and education to be, University of the West Indies Professor exploded in West and trafficker alike. liberalization. lure the impoverished of West Kingston to Anthony Weis contends, "Jamaica's prob- Kingston throughout The degradation either support a local gang or join it them- lems are a microcosm of the world's." By the past forty years. of social spending has selves. this, he is referring to the omnipresence of However, this growing sense of political- prompted Dr. Davies to say that, "We have As Amnesty International asserts, "It is international financial institutions in the ly affiliated violence was not perpetuated not made the dent on the socio-economic indisputable that Jamaica suffers from Third World, inflicting societal wounds such entirely from within the country. As PNP conditions of the lowest income groups appalling levels of violent crime." Amnesty as the lack of political control that allows leader Michael Manley advanced a socialist which we would have liked to have done. also condemns the questionable policing free trade zones and gang violence to run path of development throughout the 1970's This is partly the commitment of resources tactics used both in the past and currently rampant. and became aligned with Cuba's Fidel of significant magnitude to healing the by PNP Prime Minister PJ Patterson. With 2002 being an election year, there is Castro, the CIA became actively involved in financial sector." Involved in over 140 fatal shootings undoubtedly more violence in store for supporting Manley's adversary, Edward Throughout the 1980s and 90s, the every year, there is growing concern over Jamaica, especially in Kingston. As a result, Seaga of the JLP. whims of Americans continued to exacer- police misconduct, whose alleged misdeeds more tourists will be repelled and more neg- By removing almost all American capital bate the situation, as Jamaica had become a include rape, torture, executions and vigi- ative media coverage will be produced fur- and investment from Jamaica, the CIA forced major cocaine trafficking stopover between lante justice. Once again, the inefficient and thering the retardation of the potential of a Manley to commit political suicide by sign- Columbia and America. under-funded Jamaican judicial system is beautiful island marred by the desperation ing long-term loans with international Known for its porous, tourist-friendly partly responsible for this, as JCF forces of poverty and the hegemony of the IMF. lenders with terms that were inconsistent borders, Jamaica's twelve flights to America grow weary as criminals are ignored and World Watch

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The United States government has suspended approximate- The Netherlands Five construction workers were killed and over 220 other $40 million in financial aid to ly Yugoslavia after Yugoslavian injuries were reported after a powerful earthquake struck authorities failed to deliver war crimes suspects to the A new law took effect on Monday making the Netherlands the island of Taiwan on Sunday. International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague. the first in country the world to legalize euthanasia, or The workers had been building a 60 story skyscraper The suspension of funds has set off a political crisis with- mercy killing, for terminally ill patients who no longer wish when the quake hit and caused scaffolding and two con- Yugoslavia, which is a federation between provinces of to live. in struction cranes on top of the building to fall. Several other Serbia and Montenegro. Serbian Prime Minister Zoran The new law is subject to strict conditions to control its buildings also received mild structural damage and a 4 story with the but Djindjicto wishes to cooperate tribunal, is being use. A patient must be in a continual state of extreme suffer- building in the capital collapsed. blocked at the national level by President Vojislav Kostunica, ing from an incurable in order disease to qualify. Even then, The initial quake was estimated to have a strength who wants a domestic law to regulate to cooperation. the patient must still make an informed choice to die. between 6.8 and 7.1. It was followed on Monday by two after have been unable to So far Yugoslavian legislators agree Euthanasia has been unofficially practiced in the shocks measuring 4.8 and 4.5 that triggered landslides, caus- on the content of such a law, resulting in the failure to trans- Netherlands for many years. Critics of the legislation fear ing traffic delays. fer the suspects. that it could lead to large numbers of "euthanasia tourists" The had set March the deadline for the sus- to the US 31st as coming country to die. Compiled by Paul Thomas pects to be handed over. The suspension of aid by the United States could potentially undermine aid from other

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M • as f* jm <& % fj.; /%£ ' JBBi iW S W rfnste ■•" W? M/ ,$r T-i}* H&v'' V' ■"' ? / 4, j.s - §S»\\ ( S&& V", "" ;.?•»■>" The effects ofan attack on Iraq Civilians wouldbe hit hard by further military action Alex Diceanu in Iraq." At the time, the Pentagon justified the Ever since US President George W. Bush's destruction of Iraq's civilian infrastructure "axis of evil," speech the prospects of a US- by stating that it was done in accordance led war against Iraq and the consequent dev- with "the goal of isolating and incapacitating astation of Iraq's population seem to be the Iraqi regime." increasing. One Pentagon planner was more blunt The decision to attack Iraq could come stating that "we wanted to let the people as soon as May, when the UN will meet to (Iraqis) know, 'Get rid of this guy (Saddam discuss its sanctions regime with Iraq. It is Hussein) and we'll be more than happy to widely expected that the US will provoke a assist in rebuilding. Fix that and we'll fix crisis by refusing to accept any deal with Iraq your electricity." short of total UN control over Iraq's military Since the Pentagon has again given itself installations. the goal of eliminating Saddam Hussein, The Guardian (UK) quotes one US intel- there is ample reason to believe that Iraq's ligence source as saying "the White House civilian infrastructure will again be targeted will not take yes for an answer" and goes on in any future attack, with predictable conse- to say that America's Middle East allies have quences for the Iraqi population. already been notified of the decision to An attack on Iraq would also leave attack Iraq. behind thousands of unexploded munitions, After failing to find a link between the posing a deadly long-term danger to civil- September 11th attacks and Iraq, the US ians. During the Gulf War over 88,000 tones government now claims that Iraq possesses of munitions (the equivalent of seven weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or is WEBSITE Hiroshimas) were dropped on Iraq, leaving capable of producing them. Notably, the US behind unexploded bombs that continue to itself, Russia, Israel, Pakistan and many other claim lives. According to the Washington states also possess these types of weapons. NATIONS Post, "civilian casualties have become rou- However, despite the government's tine." claims, most of the key actors involved with Iraq has not still not recovered from the the weapons inspection program (UNESCO) UNITED effects of the Gulf War. Sanctions have pre- believe that is disarmed and A mother and child in an internally displaced persons camp m buleimamyah. Iraq. vented Iraq from rebuilding its civilian infra- Iraq largely Internal repression and the effects of the Gulf War have taken a heavy toll on civilians. incapable of rearming. Former Chief structure and its ability to produce electrici- Weapons Inspector and American Richard ever since. have been killed on Iraq's major highways ty remains well below pre-Gulf War levels. Butler claims that "if Iraqi disarmament were Civilian casualties would likely have while attempting to flee the country. The shortage of electricity has greatly ham- a 5-lap race, we would be three-quarters of many causes, including inaccurate targeting Iraq's food producing capabilities were pered the functioning of Iraq's hospitals, the way around the fifth and final lap." by allied forces. According to the also destroyed. Food processing plants, flour water purification facilities, agricultural pro- Iraq's neighbors seem to agree thus far Washington Post, during the Gulf War 70% of mills and food storage facilities were all hit. duction and other crucial facilities. and they, along with the European Union, US bombs missed their targets and only 7% The attacks came after the embargo against The results have been devastating, espe- are unwilling to support a war against Iraq. of all munitions used were so-called smart Iraq had already severely limited Iraq's food cially for Iraq's youth. According to UNICEF, The Canadian govern- bombs. Human Rights supplies, which depended on imports for had the pre-war child mortality rates ment has not yet taken Watch has document- 70% of its food consumption. Currently, Iraq remained the same, half a million children a definite policy posi- "If Iraqi disarmament ed hundreds of cases still suffers from severe food shortages. under the age of five would not have died. tion on the matter, where houses, apart- By far the most harmful humanitarian UNICEF estimates that 5,000 more children although Prime were a 5-lap race, we ment buildings, consequence of the Gulf War was the delib- under the age of five die every month than Minister Jean Chretien would be three-quarters hotels,. hospitals, erate destruction of Iraq's ability to produce before the Gulf War. also appears to be of the way around the schools, and mosques electricity. The Oil-For-Good program was sup- reluctant to join the were hit by unguided Prior to the Gulf War, Iraq had developed posed to have improved the situation but US. fifth and final lap." "dumb bombs." a modern economy dependent on electricity according to former UN Humanitarian Given the realities - Former ChiefWeapons Despite techno- for water purification and distribution, Coordinators for Iraq, Denis Halliday and of Canada-US rela- inspector Richar Butler logical improvements, sewage removal and treatment, operation of Hans van Sponeck, the program has been tions, it remains to be the many incidences hospitals and agricultural production. inadequate at meeting the needs of the Iraqi seen if the Canadian of missed targets and According to Human Rights Watch, 18 of people. They describe the sanctions as government tould the use of carpet Iraq's 20 electricity-generating plants were "genocidal" and both of them have resigned withstand the pressure that Washington bombing in Afghanistan make it highly prob- bombed early in the conflict, destroying in protest after more than 30 years with the would place upon it if a final decision to able that an attack on Iraq would see a repe- Iraq's electrical system with "devastating UN. attack Iraq is made. tition of the same mistakes, with the same consequences for the civilian population." Already devastated by the Gulf War and A major campaign against Iraq would devastating consequences. A team of investigators from Harvard by years of sanctions, another attack on Iraq have serious humanitarian consequences. The suffering of .Iraq's general popula- University, who visited Iraq's hospitals and is likely to be especially devastating for the During the Gulf War as many 100,000 Iraqi tion will also likely to be increased by the health facilities after the war, estimated that Iraqi civilian population. soldiers, most of them conscripts, and intentional destruction of its civilian infra- 170,000 children under the age of five would 50,000 civilians were killed. Since then, structure. Daytime attacks on bridges and die in the coming year as a result of "the according to US based Human Rights Watch, urban markets were common during the delayed effects of the Gulf War." Eric over a million people have died and four mil- Gulf War. Iraq's oil infrastructure and trans- Hoskins, a Canadian doctor with the Harvard lion have fled as a direct result of the war portation system were also heavily bombard- team stated that the war had "effectively ter- Discuss this story online 4, f % at www.clublaurier.ca and the sanctions that have been in place ed; thousands of civilians are estimated to minated everything vital to human survival jV jj fOgf J* The Cord's International Notices sonable job and serving as our last line ofcopy safety inspec- Friday, April 5th, 2002 at 2:00 pm in the Geography on weak pollution controls. tion Department (Arts Building Room 2E7) Professor Debora VanNijnatten of Laurier's Department of Political Science be 1) Thank-you to who contributed to will speaking as part of the globalization speakers everyone this section 2) Congratulations to next year's international section edi- series, "Globalizing the the of the be it writers, The title of her lecture is Science- over course year, our beloved our tor) whomever you may be Good luck trying to make sense Interface; for Decision- incredible team international who to Policy Implications Environmental of photographers rose 0f crazy world we live in Making." 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It's all in your head

Ben Seewald hesitated. Let's get it out! found what looks like a tumor One Laurier student's courageous How did I get through this? One big We'veon the scan of your brain. thing I had going for me was my youth. I noticed the sound of the fan in the comeback from a brain tumour Because I was 18, young and resilient, this background grow louder, drowning out aided my recovery. The hardest thing was the doctor's voice. The sterile fluorescent telling those close to me. How do you tell hospital lights hurt my already sensitive Connecticut right now, I replied. Visiting an 18-year-old son and brother, flipped someone close to you that you have a eyes. I saw the doctor's lips moving, but I my grandparents. I'm all alone here. upside down and turned inside out in an tumor in your brain and that death is a couldn't make out the words. Did he real- That was five years ago in London, instant. I have since made a remarkable very real option? With permission from ly say tumor? Yes, I have a tumor growing Ontario. On July Bth, 1996 my entire life recovery. my mom I decided to throw a party! This in my brain. He asks a question. Suddenly changed forever: physically, mentally and It is most remarkable because of the had two purposes: first to inform every- I'm ripped back to the bustling world that spiritually. outcome; I am finishing a double Honours one with the same information at the surrounds me. Everything that defined who I was, an Communications/English degree here at same time and second, to give me a rea- My parents are on vacation in athlete, a member of my student council, Wilfrid Laurier University and I have son to come out of the surgery alive. Just served a successful term as President of to see all of my friends and family there, the Student Alumni Association. However, pouring out their emotions was priceless. it has been filled , Teachers, students, with countless frus- neighbours and trations, multiple Everything that defined friends came challenges and plen- who I was, an athlete, a together for one ty of naps. But here member ofmy student night in a bizarrely I am - a testament to bridled celebration Nietzsche's what council, an of my life. I think doesn't kill us, only 18-year-old son and my carefree attitude makes us stronger. flipped really helped many The tumor, classi- brother, upside people deal with fied as a central down and turned inside their own feelings. I 'neurocytoma,' out in an instant. I have had touched all of which I named Mr. these people in Happy, was about since made remarkable some way and that the size of a large recovery. felt good. plum and was locat- In essence, if I ed in the left ventri- ever needed a rea- cle of my brain. This kind of tumor is son to live, now I had many. extremely rare in someone so young. Just one short week after diagnosis I Only 2% of all brain tumors are classified was wheeled to the operating room for like mine. Dr. Del Maestro, my neurosur- eight hours of hell for my parents and geon, said that, except for case studies, he over 350 stitches for me. Physically, I couldn't think of anyone else that had my came out of the operating room in one kind of tumor so young. It was benign, piece, but my family held their breath to which was very good, but the location was see how much of me was really there. At the main concern. It was blocking the first, there wasn't much. Usually a rather cerebrospinal fluid from circulating, caus- talkative person, I was reduced to one ing intense headaches and double vision word answers and fragmented quotes because of the. severe swelling. from my past. Now the question The scans showed a large mass right in remained, would I get better? the centre of my brain. When my dad saw I stayed in the hospital for five days, the scans he said, Well, I guess we can skip relearning how to walk and talk again. the denial stage! Basically, I had three Knowing that I had once run the 100- options: to control the swelling with meter sprint in less than 12 seconds, steroids, to put a shunt in to relieve the stumbling my way down the hall almost fluid build up, or to remove it. broke my spirit. Surgery? Brain surgery? As crazy as it Neuropsychological testing revealed sounds, that was the only option for me. I that my post-surgery IQ had dropped to a can still remember listening to Dr. Del substandard 65. This placed me in the Maestro give me the percentages of sur- lower 2% of society. gery as if it were yesterday: Because of this, it was recommended 1% chance of death as with any major that I take a semester off school. My surgery. 5% chance you'll end up a veg- school didn't operate on a semester sys- etable for the rest of your life. 10-15% tem, so this was not an option. It was then SOMEONE chance you'll be severely impaired for at suggested that I attend a different high Ben Seewald, as shown here hugging what he thought was the features editor, has least a few months. school in the area. come along way since 1996, when doctors discovered a rare tumour in his brain. Right. Sure. No problem. I never even This was not acceptable for me. I want- WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2002 17

Ed to graduate in the school that I had concentrated so feature much of my life in and with all of my classmates. So I worked closely with my high school administration in order to take the courses needed to graduate on time and with my class. Through long tutoring sessions, regu- lar exercise and tons of extra help from my teachers and friends, I graduated on time and with my peers. I was even accepted into Wilfrid Laurier, my first choice for post-secondary education. Even though physically I felt back to normal, mentally and emotionally I was still healing the deeper scars. Gone was my future as a competitive athlete. My roman- tic relationship suffered due to hormone fluctuations. The biggest blow was the shattering of that sense of invincibility that all 18-year-old males possess. I was now mortal in a very real way. I made it through first year with a B+ average, but that was only through so much hard work and the help of the Special Needs office. Thinking back, I wasn't fully healed until after my two- year anniversary, going into my second year of university. But did I ever really get back to 'normal'? A person can never go back being 'normal' after going through some- thing like this. I chose to become the person that I always wanted to be; Ben minus the arrogance. When I faced the possibility of my own death, my sense of invincibility dis- appeared pretty quickly. Although I lost this competitive edge, especially in sports, what I gained from this whole ordeal has done me more good than I could have ever imagined. That arro- gance was replaced with a steadfast, never-say-die work ethic, which has since served me well. Because I had to work so hard for mediocre results, now that my brain has re-wired itself, I still work extremely hard and am achiev- ing incredible things. Most people think that this was the biggest tragedy anyone could ever experience, but I beg to differ. I'd like to think that this was the best thing that could have ever PHOTO happened to me. When I first found out, my attitude was I'm glad that this is happening to me, because I know FILE that I can handle this! I still believe that to this day. would be like not having that encounter. No one ever expects to hear the words that I heard. When I think of all the wonderful people that I've met Now I take nothing for granted. I wake up each day No one ever wants to hear those words. But what I through the Brain Tumor Support Group, all the terrific glad to be alive, a wicked scar as an L-shaped reminder learned throughout all of this is that the human spirit can nurses that helped me through the early days after the across the top of my head. What I value now are the sim- be remarkably powerful when it needs to be. I guess surgery, not to mention the magical outlook on life that ple things in life that make it worth living. The everyday Emily Dickinson had it right when bhe said, Find ecstasy this experience has given me; I can't help but be glad that miracles that we've all grown so accustomed to, like the in life. The mere sense of living, is joy enough. I bet my I had a brain tumor, as bizarre as that sounds. It's just that beauty of a sunrise, the smell of freshly cut grass, the life on that. having that tumor has become such a large part of who I sound of a child's laugh, the feel of a cool breeze on a hot am and what I'm about. I can't imagine what my life day, these things mean the world to me now. Hey you guys... I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has made this year's features section what it is:

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another one!" she remi- Dara Hakimzadeh Her charming face and sweet things and I rely on it emotionally. Elements of jazz, folk, pop, and to do voice already have critics compar- By making things, it's mine and I rock are evident on the record. It nisced. for the first Martina Sorbara is a young Toronto ing her to Sarah McLachlan, love it!" was previously released, as Sorbara The video is single, and ll', and native who has done what most Chantal Kreviazuk and Diana Krall, She attended Toronto's explains, as an "independent 'Bonnie Clyde was twenty-three year olds can only but her talent is not limited to just Waldorf School, where her love for release, then I recorded some new directed by Vancouver director dream about: this femme fatal has singing and playing. She also crafts and singing developed. tracks after I signed with Nettwerk, Wendy Morgan, who recently a Members' been signed to Nettwerk records. makes her own guitars and clothes. Journalists from around the coun- who will be re-releasing it. The directed Swollen Sorbaras' shoot so Her humble beginnings were in She explained, "I started to do it try have already taken notice of her older songs were recorded over a video. was the city of Maple, Ontario, where during high school. My woodwork unique style. The National Post year ago, and the new ones were recent that she stated, "It's a car she lived on the family farm. Her teacher helped me make my first stated she is "able to mix cute with recorded a few months ago." ride which the song dictates. I pixie-like hair, slender voice and guitar, and I went back and built her rock n' roll cool [which] is, Jian Ghomeshi, a member of haven't seen it yet. They're still big brown eyes will surely impress more. It's fun! I do not do it well like, even cooler." the Toronto group Moxy Fruvous, editing." Laurier students when she pre- because I think I can't get a better Talking about her upcoming produced her album and also man- Martina will probably be no She has views her debut album, A Cure for guitar on the market. The last one debut album, A Cure for Bad ages Sorbara's career. "We met in stranger to success. Bad Deeds, this Friday, April sth at I made is unique looking and Deeds, Martina described it as, the music scene in already opened up Wilfs. unique sounding. I love making "mellow, sultry and quarky!" Toronto and start- for Sarah Harmer, ed to hang out. "Fortunately the The Be Good He's half an artist Tanyas, Hawksley and half a busi- progression ofmy Workman, and Bill ness man, so it career is slow, so Bragg. She giggled was a good combi- I have time to from time to time, nation of a person stating, "You can to work with," she learn. Everything be a Canadian elucidated. is very coherent superstar if you At the tender and very easy to work as hard as age of fifteen, she she has," referring began performing deal with." to Sarah Harmer." in front of crowds She concluded her and composing thoughts pro- I o songs and with all that experience, foundly divulging, "I think Canada she still maintains that there are is a good place to be right now if plenty of things to learn from the you're a female artist. It is evident industry. in the number of artists coming "Fortunately, the progression out. We're fucking kicking ass! of my career is slow, so I have time Canada is just whipping them out!" MONEY to learn. Everything is very coher- Her debut will be released April ent and very easy to deal with. I 9th by Nettwerk Records and more just shot my first video and it was information about her can be AMANDA crazy. It was fun, and I'm sure I'll found at www.martinasorbara.com No, Martina, you're getting too close to the lens... be more prepared when it's time By the students, for the students

Lynnette Visaya Rob Roy Beer Band is the lovechild of Musicians Network members' Stuart Reed Once again, the Musician's Network at and Darren Matsugu on guitar, along with Wilfrid Laurier University are presenting a Derek Stephenson on bass and Greg Smith showcase of live musicians. Coordinator of on drums. this Saturday's event is Stuart Reed, WLU The band mostly grooves with a stylistic student, and musician. blend of a "psychedelic" euphoria and the Reed is hoping that the show will allow likes of 60's jam bands. Reed describes the an open forum for musicians to showcase music as: "A little scary at times, but a butt their talents: "It's a good chance to get stu- shakin' good time." Even though they will dent music out to the masses. It also gives also perform covers, by the likes of Neil them a chance to play in front of their Young and Phish, they will perform some peers." originals which will are alignment with the The bill will feature an array of current jam band theme. and former WLU students that have taken up Former WLU students Admiral will also endeavors in the field of musical perform- grace the stage at Wilf's this weekend. ance. There will be an. -Patrick Finch, Chris eclectic variety of Gardner, Mark Imola, music present, ranging Graeme Pautler and from folk rock to Craig Snowden will Canadian rock. "It's a good chance present their original Performing on Saturday to get student music repetoire. Songs from will be Stirling Prentice, masses. their soon to be Rob Roy Beer Band, out to the released album, From Admiral, and just added It also gives them a the Mystical Hellbird, PHOTO on, Heinz Kloihofer. chance to play in will be presented at the Stirling Prentice showcase, bringing an FILE front of their Admiral are just one of the bands performing at Wilf's this weekend. aren't into the will perform popular peers." original flare to the If you music, at least go to see the drummer, who will definitely be without a shirt. songs as well as some mostly cover band of his originals. The use night. Their bio states cover guy." At the last Coffee House pre- Lynnette and Amanda would like to of a cheap acoustic gui- -that they contain sented by MusNet, Kloihofer performed /-> a r s-w r i thank who wrote for the tar (110 to be exact) brings a new dimension sounds reminiscent of Queens of the Stone simple rendition of Pink Floyd's everyone entertainment this year. You to covers originally performed with heavy Age mixed with the "pop" sound of Guelph- 'Comfortably Numb.' section all did a fabulous job! electric guitar riffs and a full band. A good based Rheostatics. Tickets are not required for the event, We would also like to congratulate example of this is his cover of Radiohead's Last minute add on, Heinz Kloihofer, will which will take place this Saturday at Wilf's next Corwin 'Fake Plastic Trees.' Original songs cover top- also present an acoustic flare. Reed Pub, beginning at 9pm. years editors, Leifso and to ics ranging from Satan to Popstars. describes him as "your average acoustic Melissa Allen! Way go guys!

WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2002 entertainment 19 Backtrax: 1972

Amanda Fitzpatrick Vietnam, they would be voting against President Nixon. Lennon was anti-war him- 1950 is the year I wish I was born. That way, self, and much of his music at the time was I would be my approximate age in one of the influenced by American participation in the best decades in history: the 1970'5. One of Vietnam War. the best years in that decade was 1972. Why In February 1972, a memo was sent to was it so good? Well, let's take a look. the White House by Strom Thurmond saying The United Kingdom, home of all things that the so-called "Lennon problem" could good and musical, was a hotbed of great- be solved if the he was deported. ness. Led Zeppelin scored three hits with Coincidentally," US immigration tried to their songs 'Black Dog,' 'Rock and Roll,' and deport him because of a previous drug con- 'Stairway to Heaven.' The latter song was viction in England. Fortunately, his lawyers never released as a single, but it became stalled the deportation and he was eventual- their most popular song ever, as well as one ly granted a green card. of the most requested songs on radio sta- There were many other notable releases pwhth tions. in include Neil 1972. They Harvest by Young, p 1972 was also a big year for Mr. David Killer by Alice Cooper, Hot Rocks: 196+71 by PII Bowie. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust the Rolling Stones and First Take by Roberta and the Spiders from Mars was released to Flack. much acclaim. The album was the most the- Musically speaking, 1972 was a great matically ambitious to date for Bowie. A year. But what about movies? Well friends, story about a space rocker named Ziggy there were some great releases from Stardust and his fanaticism, the album Hollywood as well. earned him a multitude of fans. He changed The Godfather, starring Marlon Brando, to Stardust from plain, old Bowie by dying Al Pacino, Diane Keaton and Robert Duvall his hair bright red and investing in a was released and instantly became a classic. wardrobe of futuristic clothes. From June About the head of a New York City mafia fam- 1972 to late '73, the album spent 182 weeks ily, problems quickly arise when another on the charts and he was the biggest act in mafia family announces their intention to the UK. start selling drugs in the city. Director Meanwhile, in the United States, John Francis Ford Coppola was nearly fired for Lennon was landing in some hot water, casting Brando, who had already earned a thanks to his personal politics. His song bad reputation in Hollywood. During filming 'Woman is the Nigger of the World' was of The Godfather, he rarely memorized his banned by radio stations all over the coun- lines, preferring to use cue cards instead. try, but that was only the beginning of his Another classic film that was released in Dillon Moore: "David Bowie did get some mad action, even if it was only from men," while Marlon Brando (top) desperately searches for some Wayne Money problems in America. 1972 was Superfly. A classic blaxploitation Lennon, who was living in New York City movie, Superfly was all about a cocaine deal- you've got yourself quite a movie. The personal favourite, Elvis On Tour. at the time, wanted to go on a national tour er who finally realized that his life of crime soundtrack, by Curtis Mayfield was also a 1972. What a year. I can't do it justice in that would coincide with presidential pri- would lead to nowhere but a body bag or a huge hit with the general public, and broke this short space because there were so many mary elections. His idea was that the tour jail cell. A vow to get out of the business new ground for African Americans in the other great things going on, but at the very would help mobilize young, and first time once and for all with a lot of money leads recording and music industry. least, it can serve as an introduction to a voters who were characteristically anti-war. him to make the biggest coke deal of all. Other movies released that year include great era. By getting them to vote against the war in Throw in the mob for good measure and Deliverance, Slaughterhouse Five and my

you in the dust. One inevitably Influenced lyrically by PJ wonders if these songs would have Harvey and Tori Amos and musical- been done more justice had they ly by any industrial band Lennon been saved for their next full- does nothing but copy their styles length album. As is the case with and bring none of her personality. all good EPs, the only downside to For example, the first track candy this release is its brevity. 'Property of Goatf***ker' (a title even too pretentious for Skinny (1997). With a grand total of four niscent of MxPx's 'Punk Rock Andy Lee Puppy) starts off sounding identi- eartracks, however, this equals just Show' for the remaining forty sec- cal to The Crystal Method's 'Name two truly new songs for Hi- onds. of the Game' and then goes off Standard fans. The first of the cover tunes is into pseudo teen angst lyrics, The EP kicks off with 'This is Toshiharu Jitsukawa's 'My First "False smiles so no one can see / Love,' a bouncy tune with an infec- Kiss,' a mid-tempo song with a Everything they hate is every part tious chorus, if albeit cliched lyrics sing-along chorus. Despite its of me /1 just want to live my life / like "Let me share my life with you cover status, its upbeat rhythms They just want to hear they're and pass the years, don't need and catchy lyrics allow it to blend right." words, can't even explain". in seamlessly with the other songs .. .What the hell is that? Wow a Whether this is due to a deficient on the CD. slant rhyme. I was writing better English vocabulary, naive earnest- The EP closes with a punk ren- poetry when I was 14! Hi -Standard ness. or a combination of the two, dition of 'Can't Help Falling in Lennon does have potential Love is a Battlefield is a moot point. It's fair to say that Love' that undoubtedly makes though. 'Brake Of Your Car' is by "lyrical genius" has never been Elvis spin in his grave. Borrowing far the best song but so bogged Coming from any other punk used to describe Hi-Standard. from the NOFX repertoire of genre Lennon down by poor PJ Harvey-eqse lyrics band, a concept EP of love songs They have, however, often been transition, a soothing violin intro 5:30 Saturday Morning that I just can't give it any respect. would be downright weird. praised for delivering fun, melodic lulls the listener into a false sense And after a couple of listenings the Thankfully, Love is a Battlefield is pop-punk anthems, and by this of serenity before being thrown Just as it looks like I'm almost out song loses it's appeal, 5:30 the brainchild of Hi-Standard, a standard, Love is a Battlefield is a into an adrenaline-pumped, power of the seventh level of hell, The Saturday Morning is almost good Japanese trio notorious for then- winner. chord-charged version of this clas- Cord gives me this CD to review but falls through the same trap. playful antics and pop-punk sensi- 'Catch a Wave' is the EP's other sic love song. and pulls me back in. Every song Look out Beat Goes On, I've got bilities. original track, which in fine punk Love is a Battlefield is a satisfy- sounds like glossy breakfast cereal another gift C/O over produced Featuring half-cover and half- rock form clocks in at a ing bunch of tracks, even if the box: all style, no substance. swill. Maybe next year will be bet- original material, Love is a respectable sixty seconds. After entire CD barely clocks in at eight Lennon's got talent, potential and ter. Battlefield is in the similar vein of opening with an a capella homage minutes, Before you can say 'Mr, a gorgeous voice at times but this previous releases such as Making to the Beach Boys, the song Sparkle,' Hi-Standard have already album is just awful and completely Justin Sharpe the Road (1999) and Angry Fist launches into furious riffage remi- torn through four songs and left flawed.

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2002 sports 21 Men's soccer beat pros other teams," said Doski. "Coach from premier division teams in League teams in coming years. Laurier's back-to-back CIS wanted us to know that they were Europe. The game against the Lynx was a very beatable team." Meuleman was the starting the final spring exhibition game for champion team defeat the The Lynx compete in the A- goalie for Canada's the Hawks, who will League, the second most promi- under-20 national team, now head into hiberna- Toronto Lynx A-League nent soccer league in North who competed at the tion until August, when of the America, after the US-based Major youth World Cup last fall training camp League Soccer. The Lynx boast Rob summer and is quickly opens. Wilbur McLean rebound that ricocheted off the Aristodemo, a Canadian national becoming recognized Things are look- crossbar. team player as their star player. as one of the top keep- ing positive for the Laurier's national champion men's After the first goal, the Hawks Top A-League players make ers in Canada. back-to-back national soccer team further proved their continued their second half domi- upwards of 150,000, though the 17-year-old Nick champions, who will Blicharski, who had Doski: Scored both only be losing team's greatness this past Saturday nance, and soon the work of Kenny average player makes money closer goals for Hawks likely as they defeated the Toronto Lynx, Nutt and Wojiech Cwik created an to the $10-15 000 range. been playing for three players in Stu a professional team, by a 2-1 tally at open net for Doski who The game fea- German premier league Hertha- McLaren, Steve Cox and Braden University Stadium. made no mistake. tured the return of Berlin's youth team, made his Douglas. Douglas and Cox will The Lynx's only goal Hawk goalkeeper Pieter debut for the Hawks, and is expect- have to be replaced in the starting Laurier 2, Toronto Lynx 1 came after half-time, Meuleman, who is cur- Ed to be a top recruit lineup and Douglas, a when Hawk Niki rently on the roster of come September. co-captain, will see his The Golden Hawks, much to Budalic, a likely future the Canadian team that After the game, outstanding leadership the surprise of the few fans player for the Lynx, will be attempting to Doski noted that he missed by the Golden who showed and the Lynx, severe- suited up for the qualify for the 2004 thought "a number of Hawks. ly outplayed the Toronto-based Toronto team. Olympics. Meuleman players on our team WLU opens their squad in obtaining the victory. Despite the promi- Budalic: Played half broke his leg in the would be able to step in 2002 campaign in Kordo Doski, who has played nence of the team they for To ronto Lynx quarterfinals of the for (the Lynx) right September against the soccer for NCAA Division I, were up against, Doski OUA playoffs this past away and contribute." U of T Varsity Blues, the he Meuleman: Returned team Laurier beat to University of California-Irvine, says the team was not fearful of the year and hadn't played since. The He stated that from broken leg played an outstanding game, scor- Lynx. injury was especially unfortuante expects a few current qualify for the CIS ing both goals for the Hawks. "We were warned beforehand for Meuleman who had been look- Hawks to continue their soccer championships last fall. Doski's first goal came off a and knew how they fared against ing at a number of potential offers careers for the Lynx and other A- Inconstant environment prompts women to quit

Continued from cover on their own. "I can't control why players don't want to come back, Currently in their third year, sec- that's their prerogative," said ond year, and second year respec- Julius. tively, the presence of these three "I don't feel I have to defend senior players will no doubt be myself," he offered as a closing missed on next year's squad. remark. Nadalin attributed her reason The 'out with the old and in for not returning to the fact that with the new' theory seems to be she was not experiencing all the the way for this team. And adding a enjoyable benefits of playing. "I little bit of new blood never really hate it, I used to love it, I don't hurts a team. But how much? How (3rd Richardson (2nd year) and KaLhryn Lockey (2nd year) Forwards Stefanie Nadalin year), Kate can a national caliber program want to do it anymore," she com- have all said that they will not be returning to the basketball court next season mented. "It's not worth it feeling eventually be built when the bricks like crap," she continued. development was not one of them. put in the same time and effort If she decides not to return, that make up the foundation keep "He's a good coach just he Not much attention was invested next year to get the same credit I she will be using next year to sit getting removed? doesn't have the personable skills into bettering her as a basketball got this year," explained Lockey. out and will transfer the following So where do things stand? that I think a coach needs to have," player. "It's just time to move on," "Stu's never going to change year to follow her basketball pas- Julius moves into his fourth year concluded Nadalin. she concluded. because he's set in his ways and no sion. This will be nobody's loss but with a questionable number of last Coach Julius had very little to The expectations placed upon matter how much any of us talk to Laurier's and some new team's def- year's team assuring their return. say in response to this issue. In this the athletes are ones that some of him, things just aren't going to inite gain. Whatever the outcome, Despite the group of recruits that particular instance he responded: the women admittedly said they change," said Lockey. "We deal she is not finished with basketball - will join the squad in the fall, it "I'm not here to make friends, could not live up to. The bottom with it or we don't!" just perhaps not wearing the pur- seems as if Julius will have more that's not my job. After that, I have line is that basketball isn't the be- Kathryn felt that there was ple and gold. She currently sitting positions to fill on his team than he no comment." all and end-all in life for these some inconsistency in how things on the fence as to whether or not perhaps bargained for. Kate Richardson contrasted her ladies. After all, they're not in the operated. "There was contradic- she will be back. This team clearly takes home positive first year experience play- US on scholarship and they aren't tion between what was said and And it's not the first year that the prize for alarming rate of play- ing for Stu with her most recent receiving paychecks for their par- done, and standards were set and this particular team has experi- er turnover. The players that are season. "This past year was not a ticipation. broken during the season," she enced this type of loss. Every year exiting the program are debatably good one for me. My role changed Julius proposed that many continued. Julius has brought in a core set of a group of talented athletes whose substantially from my first year. I players just don't understand Kathryn, like some of her team- recruits that he anticipates will presence could serve to better the was only playing a . what's involved. mates, looks forward to being able make the big difference. The disap- women's basketball program. Their minimal role this "They aren't com- to focus on other things next year pearing veterans. . Hawk experiences year." Richardson "They aren't mitted and don't and may be returning to a basket- provide the room with the round was not entirely committed and have what it takes," ball court the following year. for them; ones "Stu's never ball, for one reason clear as to why don't have what he suggested. Part To everyone's shock, co-cap- either not return- or another, seem veteran ing their own going to change to things had taken a it of the discrepancy tain and third year Christa on always send turn for the worst takes." seems to lie in a Lodge is also considering not recognizance or because he's set them on their way! this year. Last sea- - Stu Julius, gap between the returning. Those who have played those that are cut in his ways." Julius goes son coaches and play- with her say that no one works once they attempt through his players Richardson head coach - Kathiyn Lockey was named to the Lers expectations of harder, devotes the countless to do so. faster than his West Division All- one other. hours of training and always puts Julius stressed j lunderwear. Rookie Team after having a stand- As far as second year player forth as tenacious an effort as her. that he has only out rookie year. Kathryn Lockey was concerned, "I She is not, however, letting her actually cut two players while at There was a great deal going on think I put in more effort than I negative experience this year affect Laurier while the rest of those who Discuss this story online ,o-|i > 9 at www.clublaurier.ca "I of llMcsO in her life this year and basketball was recognized for. I don't want to her playing status permanently. don't return have made the choice WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2002 22 sports The Cord Sports Awards

- The people have spoken. The votes poured in for the first Rookie of the Year - Male Rookie of the Year Female ever Cord Sports awards and the responses have been tab- ulated. Chris Keith, basketball -41% Cindy Eadie, hockey - 88%

There were some surprises, some guarantees and some Ryan Pyear, football - 34% Sarah Zagorski, basketball- 12% close races, but when it was all said and done, it seems the Jason Lyall, soccer - 25% voters got things just about right. The power was distinctly in the hands of a few as all While Jason Lyall and Ryan Pyear both Cindy Eadie ran away with this category eight awards were won by members of just three teams. had impressive seasons for their respec- as the first year goalie put together one The women's hockey and men's basketball team each took tive teams, Chris Keith's 13-5 points and of the most impressive rookie seasons home a total of three awards, while men's soccer picked up 4.5 rebounds per game made him one of the squad's top ever with a 0.93 GAA and 96.2% save percentage. the remaining two prizes. players, and hence, made him the male rookie of the year Eadie is also a team-first player and continually gives Cord Sports wishes to congratulate all the nominees Without a doubt, however, all three of these players have mass amounts of credit to her teammates and coaches for and winners for their commendable years in Laurier quite a future to look forward to at Laurier. her success, an attribute that is becoming extremely rare in Golden Hawk athletics. today's me-first sports world. Team of the Year Male Athlete of the Year Female Athlete of the Year

- Wojiech Cwik, soccer - 58% Cindy Eadie, hockey 64%

- Women's Hockey - 53% Chris Keith, basketball - 30% Tara Ross, swim/x-country 24%

- - Men's Soccer 42% Kevin Taylor, football - 12% Cathy Ingalls, volleyball 12% Women's Volleyball - 3% Wojiech Cwik's accomplishments on the Eadie won here again, this time defeat- soccer team were enough to make him ing dual sport phenom Tara Ross and The women's hockey team's undefeated regular season and the award winner, even though many volleyball all-star Cathy Ingalls. CIS silver-medal was seemingly more impressive to voters would argue that he wasn't even the best player on his team, It's no coincedence that the two categories in which than the men's soccer team's gold medal at the national Despite that fact, Cwik topped 'bailer Chris Keith and Eadie was present were the two with the greatest margin of championships. The women's volleyball team had little bear- defensive stalwart Kevin Taylor to be named the male ath- victory. With Eadie entering her second year next year and a ing on the results, as many were disappointed with the lete of the year. very young team overall, look for the women's hockey team team's playoff failure. to be one of the best in Canada once again. Coach of the Year Most Improved Team Best Team you've never seen

■ Peter Campbell, basketball- 44% Men's Basketball - 56% Men's Soccer 39%

- Barry Maclean, soccer 38% Women's Skating - 26% Curling - 36% Brian Bowker, w. hockey -19% Women's Basketball • 19% Women's lacrosse - 24%

Coach Peter Campbell's quest to take The men's basketball team's vast The curling team nearly pulled the men's basketball team to national improvement allowed them to be out an upset of the two-time A fc.i»I«I«II1111r rtWi11W11T1Y1V1V1V1V1VI»I ill 11 »i iiViVII»»l»«iVfl »VIV»■»»11-lVmirß 1.1 i r r 1 prominence took a large leap this year named the Most Improved team of the past year. national champion soccer team, who, despite their success with the squad's excellent showing. The team, who had combined for just five wins in the struggle to pull in more than a couple dozen fans per game. Apparently, Campbell's accomplishments were enough past two seasons, doubled that total and finished with a 12- Perhaps it's simplya reflection of Western's society views to usurp those of MacLean, who managed to coach the 10 record, and have quickly gained the respect of the other on soccer, but it appears this team will never be able to men's soccer team to the CIS championship while also lead- teams in the OUA, largely with a team of rookies. become a major drawing card amongst WLU athletics. ing the women's team to second in their division. NCAA Picks: Cat takes home the kitty . And the winner is... "Is there anything more grand than a expert. cat taking his rightful place amongst Peppier said that he's now going the greatest ever?" asked Peppier, as to hit the talk show circuit, and has Peppier the Cat the crown of a champion was placed already lined up visits with Larry upon his head. King and David Letterman. Total points: 40 "I never had a doubt," purred The young feline then hopes to Peppier confidently. "My intelligence star in his own sitcom, called is far superior to a coin, six-year-olds "Peppier the Cat". Its failure will lead and a couple of fifth year university to made-for-tv movie roles, to be fol- Round one results: 14/32 students. What! What! What! Tadow!" lowed by a leap to the silver screen. Sweet Sixteen results: 5/8 The victory for Peppier was nar- After appearing in a number of Elite Eight results: 1/4 row, as an Indiana victory in the final teen romance movies, Peppier will Final Four results: 2/2 would have lifted the experts to vic- begin crossing over to other facets Championship: 1/1 tory. However, Maryland's win meant of entertainment, including releasing Peppier was the supreme NCAA a gold CD and hitting Broadway.

Quarter 6-year-old twins * "Experts" Total points: 36 Total points: 28 Total points: 38

Round one results: 14/32 Round one results: 11/32 | Round one results: 22/32 Sweet Sixteen results-. 6/8 Sweet Sixteen results: 7/8 jj Sweet Sixteen results: 3/8 Elite Eight results: 2/4 Elite Eight results: 1/4 I Elite Eight results: 2/4 Final Four results: 1/2 Final Four results: 0/2 ' Final Four results: 1/2 Championship: 0/1 Championship: 0/1 Championship: 0/1 The uncontrollable sobs of quarter continued throughout Playing with toy cars and Pokemon action figures appeared to The collapse is complete. Maryland's victory sent the cat to the night as the young coin (dated 1993) learned that it had be far more entertaining to the twins; who showed little sem- the top whilst the "experts" crumbled in defeat. The back- fallen one pick short of 50%. blance of caring when told they hadn't won the NCAA pool. stabbing and finger-pointing began almost instantly. Quarter then proceeded to throw a hissy fit, disallowing 'Vroom vroom," said Matt, as he pushed a mini Corvette "We were cheated out of the championship by the sys- us to get a word in edge wise. along the floor. tem, not to mention Thode's idiocy," Matt claimed. "I'll never be good enough for anybody! Nobody likes "Beeeep Beeeep Beeeep," replied Kevin, who made his Brian Thode's response was sharp, however. me/ Everybody hates me/ Think I'll go eat worms, yum- contribution by backing up a fire truck into the make-believe "He's right, it was the system's fault for sticking me with yum/ Big fat juicy ones/ Itty bitty slimy ones/ See how they fire station. a moron like Matt Cade." wiggle and squirm, yum-yum." Ahh, the simple joys of life personified in these young chil- The fall from grace is never soft, and for these "experts", Quarter has gone crazy. dren. The experts have so much to learn. they have nothing left in their sad, pathetic lives. Poor guys.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2002 sports 23 Women's teams 'He-Men' coming to WLU?

He-man, master of the universe, Caitlin Howlett using the gene therapy and selling carry WLU sports the advancements. Everyone have a fighting evil, a muscle bound speci- men of sheer power.. .a mouse. good laugh, because unless you Mariana Hrkac women and men matched up sep- Not your typical hero proto- truly are a master of the universe, arately against the competition, type, He-man is actually a genetical- such as the "real" He-man, a bag of the female swimmers always ly manipulated mouse featured not genetic crime has just been Seemed to produce the greater once, but twice in Sports opened. splash. Ditto for cross country, Illustrated. In the March 25th, 2002 Goodbye to the days of raw tal- the women's team led the pack edition of SI, Don Yaeger recounts ent, record-breaking feats and for the most part. the first time He-man the mouse sports heroes. So long to the ori- Rugby is commonly branded was covered in the magazine, as he gins of sport where competition as a male sport; the men's rugby was the mouse to undergo gene through working out or devouring was an un-enhanced, unaltered team at WLU stands to learn a therapy. He-man endured this steroids, protein shakes and God expose of one's talent, intense great deal from the women's treatment to exhibit the effects of only knows what else. training regime and competitive troop. A program that has made encouraging protein production What follows this eye-opening spirit. Hello to the world of super- And on the sixth day God created great strides in recent years, they that, in turn, promotes the growth discovery is the never-ending human athletes, ridiculous record- man. Man's rib was then used to made a late run in the playoffs of muscle and also acts to repair scrutiny of genetic therapy being breaking, and predictable champi- create woman. And thank God for while the men never had a chance damaged muscle tissue. labeled as ethical or unethical. As SI onship match-ups. that, otherwise Laurier athletics to make a run at anything. Unfortunately, at the old age of predicts, in probably no more than Any one would be naive to would have had an unbelievably- The b-ballers were equally approximately 80 human years, He- four years this gene therapy will think that He-man's discovery will pathetic showing in sports this successful this year. Both teams man died. Despite his short-lived indefinitely be used to treat or cure only be a professional sport prob- past season. similarly earned themselves a genetic testing career, he has left a muscular disease, perhaps muscu- lem. In due time, it will hit home, in The lady Hawks outshined respectable playoff berth, but the world of genetic therapy evi- lar dystrophy. the same way that anabolic their male counterparts in every both teams coincidentally went, dence that will forever change the When this landmark case goes steroids, blood doping and drug into the sport that the two sexes could be on to fall to the Brock Badgers in motives of athletes and henceforth, public, it will be minutes before use have all made their way compared; the only exception the quarterfinals. They rose and the nature of competition. athletes are secretly going out of university sport circuit. little unethical modes to resided with the - fell together. An autopsy of He-man revealed their way to get their greasy Preventing CIS Men's Soccer And finally, the that his muscle mass, which had paws on the same thing. enhance individual performance is complex and difficult task with team Champions. "This the sport that gets all been genetically produced, was still As a professional athlete, the a year of technologi- The remaining superiority the hype. If we present; a remarkable advance in fierce competition to remain com- the impeding onset sports saw the had a women's the science of genetic manipulation petitive grows with each basket cal and genetic breakthroughs. It's her-Hawks per- of the football team here considering poor He-man was thrown, each slap shot and each only a matter of time before we six run. look at television and stare into the form equal to or sportswomen at Wit . I can sedentary for the last months record-breaking home It face of better than the was noteworthy." guarantee that for prior to his death. makes sense that the best in the unrelenting genetic manipu- males. the first time ever It couldn't be more perfect. A realm of sports and even the not- lation. The debate I after this year's method to enhance human anato- so-talented would try anything to Ethical or unethical, the choice over Team of the Year in our Cord disappointing showing, the men's my so that someone like Shaquille enhance their chances of prolong- is up to the individual. But with Sports Awards told the story. Your football team would have had to O'Neal, who is already undoubtedly ing their sports career, increasing careers, signing bonuses and pub- votes named the Laurier women's take a seat on the back burner. a human wonder in size and power, their own publicity and of course, licity all riding on an athlete's per- hockey team, "Team of the Year" What a sight that would be. could prolong his career as an ath- making the big bucks. formance, there is little doubt that by a clear margin. These puck- Lord knows the pool of athlet- lete by generating and maintaining The only hope with this break- the choice is obvious, and that to crazed women went undefeated ic talent keeps flooding the muscle, a feat tackled by most ath- through is that both athletes and me is more frightening than just in regular season play and Laurier campus, both males and letes every day whether it be scientists can be deterred from the genetic manipulation. claimed the silver medal at the females. This year, however, the CIS champioships this year. The superiority of the sportswomen men did not grace the ice with was noteworthy. even half the presence of the And on the seventh day, God's women. work was complete after the latter Speaking of undefeated in part of the sixth day. He was now- Discover Laurier regular season play, we can't for- entitled to a day of rest after the get the women's volleyball team. good work of the previous This squad not only had a perfect evening. Perhaps the one less rib 2002 record going into the OUA that the men were equipped with Championships, but they virtually could be the reason for their gen- dominated and crushed every erally dismal showing this past opponent that dared to contest year here at Laurier. is looking for them. And no contest it was. The swim team struggled this year in general. Yet, when the Piirnlp Ppfinlp ff 00 bioO Be A Montessori VV LI, students with an interest in helping at The Toronto Montessori Discover Laurier 2002 IPOf Institute Teacher Training offers day & night courses at position descriptions lor our campuses in Richmond Application forms and these "volunteer" J :2ttoq3 & g3ol Hill, Bolton London. positions are available beginning April 3" from the IVan oi Student'* These courses wall qualify Office am: the ] lousing Office you to teach children in a Montessori environment Intrrcsled applicanis have untii 4:30 p.m. April J5l!l to return theo 1 ages 2V213 to 12 years. 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Another one bites the dust. It seems as though Freddie Mercury has been the Cord Student Life Editor in the past, because that is my sentiment exactly. Due to an excess of space and a love for my job, I have decided to wrap up the year with a look back at what we've accomplished, what we've ignored and who we be. To begin with, I would like to thank all my die-hard year-long writers, Jennifer Asselin, Julie Pong, Kent McCrea. They have put up with me for a long year and they are still around to tell the story. MYTH Thank you to all my piece writers, Kristen Howard, Kristen Lipscombe, Melanie Scharf, THE Chris Donny Ryan Lannan, Eley, Langley, MAN, : W, ' Ashley Lyons, Amy Wright and anyone I may fflP

- watching thumbs up on a job well done in 2001 2002. We're you. WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2002 26 business SBE Crystal ball The future ofthe program revolves around the integration ofideas from the government, the faculty and you Byron Pascoe resource for entrepreneurs in the community. Included will be vari- "The School of Business and ous materials and advice on gov- Economics develops leaders with ernment programs, new venture skills in management and econom- creation, venture capitalists, ics for a rapidly changing and com- financing, consulting, accounting plex global environment." This and general business advisory from statement is the first line of the the center staff. School of Business and Economics' Finally, the Schlegel Centre will (SBE) mission statement. The be an incubation of student ideas. question is, do you believe it? There are many student venture When students think of the ideas that need the extra some- future of the SBE program, it's thing to actually get up and run- probably more geared towards the ning. Second year BBA student Jeff immediate future and how it Chu believes "that with an active effects them. For first year stu- Entrepreneurial program at dents, it may be about the chance Laurier, students will begin to at having afternoon classes the fol- apply their creativity and innova- lowing year so that they don't have tiveness outside the classroom and to wake up so early in the morning. into their daily lives." Second year students just hope Part of the big picture of entre- ROCHACEW/ICH that there aren't any statistics preneurship at Laurier, is to inte- courses in third year. Personally, grate the Schlegel Center with LAURA going into my third SBE year, what actual academics of the BBA and Behold, the Schlegel Building. As you can see, it's not completed quite yet but it should be by September. I know is that next year means MBA. There are three current mornings and fourth year is a lot of entrepreneurial courses offered now to develop a structure. Its tiebreaker between two equally worse. If stopping this cycle is a choice. However from entrepre- with this idea in mind with more associated report is currently being qualified individuals that are com- priority, then time and money neurship to ethics, the SBE is cur- on the way. circulated around to faculty for peting for a global job. needs to be spent now to find a rently attempting to take large The first academic route deals comments. The PHD would be a Another hot topic in the SBE solution. steps to improve what it offers to with entrepreneurship in general. very small program with approxi- program is that of ethics. Carson Integration seems to be a buzz- students and stakeholders in the The second route includes two mately thirty students that feels that his main focus are people word for business professors; inte- community at large. streams. The first is family busi- includes a who wouldn't otherwise such issues as ethics and J

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— 12 ceramic tile and hardwood refin- bathroom, parking. month and July 20. job I'll ever have. I couldn't have Wanted lease. Call ished, 47 Dupont Street. Contact 2 Roommates 885-1171 www.prep.com had a better year if I really was a need to be filled. Ros @ 888-7465 x 2755 2of 5 rooms 30 1-800-410-PREP rock star. Dillon, Jenn, Amy, $379 + Mike @ 746-1539 seconds from WLU. John, Tannis, Amanda Fitz, lease. *'*• "* Utilities. May to May Lynnette, Mariana, Wilba, Kevin, House For Rent Laundry and parking available. m H Free Stuff For Grads! Chris, Laura and Maneesh. Ray- Call Summer Storage All graduates are invited to their -5 person, 15 minute walk to WLU. 886-2633 R Annaj Ni(± Danj Caro, ~ home, first 2002 class reunion Friday No basement bedrooms, laundry. y°ur only to , Michelle, Debra, Mike, Dianne, Sublet Available May to bring it back again? Available May, April 5 12 month lease starting in May, r H€idi) Mr ,y and August , or !340 + Utilities. 579-5018 August June a President Ellis, Angela, beautifal $220 per month (negotiable). month basis. }our choice). Call . c iose in Turret Angela. And Eddy Schall, not for walk to WLU. 5 minute Liz for more info @ 884-7815 or 2 Roommates Wanted 30 second Win FREE TRIP to DOMINICAN your crappy finance work, but t0 Girls are email questions along with For May to May lease, #379 + wa'k °112 W. your pjayer anc j other spectacular for your friendship. On name and number to Utilities. Steps away from WLU. preferred. 1 room available. your phone prizes! How can I ever forget you? Laundry arid parking available. University Avenue. [email protected] prom your friends at Student GT's baby GT's FVGT's Call 886-2633 (Now) Call Kim 747-4685 "First come first serve" policy. Alumni. 'Love always, Old Man Cade WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2002 -

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