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Volume 53, Issue 11 Wednesday, October 24, 2012 thecord.ca Stabbing Fall near break campus Injuries serious but far o not life threatening Laurier unlikely to see fi rst-semester LINDSAY PURCHASE LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR break next year
A man and woman were victims o a MARISSA EVANS non-fatal stabbing in a disturbance LEAD REPORTER early Tuesday morning in Water- loo. Waterloo Regional Police Ser- While some Ontario colleges and vice (WRPS) responded to the call universities had fall reading weeks around 3:30 a.m. at 90 Marshall for students this past month, Wil- Street, an apartment residence near frid Laurier University students will the intersection o Marshall and have to continue to battle through Weber Street. fall term mid-term stress, as fall The suspect, who fl ed in advance Women’s soccer team reading days may not be an option o the arrival o police, also entered heads to post-season until at least the 2014-15 academic a residence at 67 Marshall Street year. and assaulted a male occupant. as OUA West Division’s On Oct. 17, the university’s fall According to WRPS, the stabbing top seed study days committee met to con- victims sufered serious, but non- tinue the discussion surrounding life threatening injuries, while the Sports, page 19 fall study days at WLU. other male victim sustained a minor The meeting resulted in some injury. large developments, including a new The male suspect was appre- focus which will lead to an expand- hended by police ater fl eeing the ed process for looking at fall study scene o the second crime, though days. charges have not yet been laid. He is However, this also means stu- believed to have been known by the dents probably won’t be seeing fall victims. study days during the upcoming Robyn Willert, a resident o the 2013-14 year. neighbouring apartment, said that “Given the broad nature o what she saw police cars when she got we’re reviewing , it will take a long CRISTINA RUCCHETTA FILE PHOTO time and the full implications o Laurier defender Kelsey Tikka (3) has been one of many key contributors to the Golden Hawks so far News, page 3 it probably won’t be in place until this season. The team awaits their quarter fi nal opponent after earning a fi rst-round bye. 2014-15,” explained Chris Walker, vice president o university afairs for the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union. Inside “We came to the conclusion that we can’t talk about fall study days and the mental health component Changing face o that without also looking at the BOTTOM THROWS Worst. Costumes. Ever. impacts it will have on Orienta- -FOOTBALL/SOCCER (WHICHEVER ISN’T USED IN tion Week, as well as the academic FLAG), PHOTO/CUTOUT Cord Life’s Michael Porfi rio lists Looking at the new trends in transition component o what we’re -SOMETHING FROM NEWS WITH A GRAPHIC the top fi ve costumes to avoid this Waterloo real estate trying to accomplish out o a strong -SOMETHING FROM OPINION WITH A GRAPHIC Halloween orientation program.” -IN DEPTH (?) As a response to this concern, the Life, page 12 WLUSU will be working with the university, particularly student af- fairs, to strike a task force to look at the fi rst year experience as a whole. Last year, it was concerns such as these that halted the debate regard- ing fall reading days when the issue was brought to the WLU Senate. Ater the school o business and In Depth, page 10 Campus, page 4 2 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012
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News Director Justin Smirlies NEWS [email protected] Light Rail Transit enters early stages
JUSTIN SMIRLIES being transportation and the other NEWS DIRECTOR being about land-use and growth management. The Region o Waterloo is fi nally be- By focusing the growth o the re- ginning to enter the early phases o gion in already built-up areas, the their construction o the Light Rail environment and green space o the Transit (LRT) system that will con- region will be maintained, Bhatti nect the three main municipalities said. o Kitchener, Waterloo and Cam- “We want to protect our country- bridge by 2017. side, to maintain a good environ- Until the end o November, the ment o this region for now and also region will accept requests from de- in the future,” he continued. “Once velopers to determine who will de- you have that intensifi cation coming sign the approximately $800 million in built-up areas you’ll have to pro- dollar project. vide options and opportunities for “So through this process we will people so they’re able travel from an identify up to three teams who then origin to their destination.” will be given the opportunity to bet The route o the LRT was de- on and request a proposal next year,” termined and approved by council explained Darshpreet Bhatti, the di- back in June 2011, but little adjust- rector o the rapid transit division at ments will be made by the develop- the Region o Waterloo. “They will ment team chosen for the project. submit their submissions by the end The set route and station locations, o November basically identifying however, can’t be tweaked by the their strengths in construction, de- developers. sign, operations, maintenance and In addition, about eight kilome- fi nances.” tres o the route will be on railways Those three potential candidates and hydro corridors, therefore mini- STEPH TRUONG GRAPHICS EDITOR for the project will be chosen by the mizing the impact on city streets. Four LRT transit hubs will be built around the core of Uptown Waterloo. System to fi nished by 2017. regional council in January. The Bhatti noted that the rail system will team awarded with the contract and be either in the middle or the curb “You’ll have to look at it from two “So commercial rent, all the way permission to go ahead with the side o the road, but road-widening perspectives: as a citizen I think it’s up to University [Avenue] really, is This article originally project will be selected by council in will take place i required. a no-brainer that we have to reduce going up in a big, big way,” he said. appeared in the the summer o 2014. In the past, some opposition has our carbon footprint,” Worsely ex- “That doesn’t come into question i November issue of “Construction will likely be two to arisen for the LRT, notably from the plained. “As an owner o a business LRT is a good idea or not.” two and a hal years. We anticipate Cambridge Chamber o Commerce. that is directly going to be afected Worsley added that the support The Cord Community and we’re aiming to have our reve- While Cambridge will not be in- by LRT, it’s going to be problematic.” for the project, in his own eyes, has Edition. nue service and our system running volved until the latter stages o the As a result o the construction been rather minimal. itsel by 2017,” Bhatti added. construction, the Cambridge repre- o the LRT, small businesses that Even though the construction The LRT system has been un- sentation on council approved the are directly afected by the rail will won’t be completed until 2017, For more stories, der debate since its fi rst proposal project last year. see an increase in their commer- Worsley and other business own- back in 2009. According to Bhatti, Small business owners, like Da- cial rent. Worsely is no exception ers will be afected throughout the visit community. the system will benefi t the region vid Worsley, the co-owner o Word- as a train will pass right in front o whole process. cord.ca — which has a population o about sworth Books in Uptown Waterloo, where Wordsworth Books is on King “As a business owner, I’m worried 500,000 people — in two ways: one are also voicing their concerns. Street. about it,” Worsley admitted. IPRM discussion delayed Due to criticism, new system to be voted on in November
ELIZABETH DICESARE CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR “I’m surprised there isn’t more objection from stu- With the new Integrated Planning and Resource Management (IPRM) dents.” system being implemented at Wil- frid Laurier University, many sta and faculty have been publicly ex- pressing concerns regarding how the new budgeting system will afect —Peter Elgin, sociology professor at Laurier the school as a whole. At the last senate and board mind for me, we already have a fairly In addition, she noted that there meeting, held on Oct. 16, the deci- elaborate system in place for evalu- has been communication with the sion to ofi cially implement IPRM ating programs, and indeed indi- Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ was to be voted on, but was pushed vidual faculty,” he said. “What is Union and the Graduate Students’ back to the next senate and board essentially a presidential decision, Association (GSA). She added that NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER meeting in November due to con- and describes itsel as a planning committees will be formed by Janu- The scene at the apartment building on Marshall St. near Laurier. cerns that were raised by diferent exercise to do with resource alloca- ary as expected. faculties. tion, is going to assess programs as Monod emphasized that these “There is a sense that the univer- to whether they are going to be en- concerns being voiced regarding sity will be sustaining cuts in the fu- hanced or simply maintained or in- IPRM will benefi t it in the long run. ture,” expressed David Monod, chair deed phased out.” “I it is passed, it will probably ‘A little unsettling’ o the history department. “Planning needs to be done, I’m be a healthier thing from being dis- “It’s clear to me that something not saying that’s not the case, but it cussed and debated,” he said. —cover additional information has not yet has to be done to create a budget needs to be done in a way that re- “I the thing goes through, then been released by WRPS. process, so IPRM is one o the vari- spects the academic nature o this I think we have to make our voices up to go to work in the morning and Although many students do reside ous approaches that can be adopted institution,” he added. heard as part o a process, and make claimed to have seen “blood on the on Marshall Street, it is unknown to set priorities.” Orna Duggan, Laurier’s director sure it’s the best and most construc- door.” whether any students were involved However, Monod also explained o institutional research, explained tive thing that can happen.” “The only thing that kind o con- in the incident. that there is some concern over what that at the last senate meeting, con- Elgin echoed these thoughts and cerns me is that I walk to work at “We deem our campus to be very departments the IPRM system will cerns raised regarding IPRM were also addressed the role o students fi ve a.m.,” she said. “It is a little safe, but we’re constantly working validate as needing more funding, or discussed. within IPRM. unsettling.” with WRPS, Special Constables and consequently seeing cutbacks. “We talked about the processing “I’m surprised there isn’t more Willert said she’ll be having her bylaw to ensure safety both on and “There’s a sense these days that and to what extent that process will objection from students,” he said, dad drive her to work for awhile as a o campus,” commented Lawrence. the arts [programs] aren’t being val- help us achieve the working groups emphasizing that students should safety precaution. “The safety o our students is our ued ... in our society,” he explained. that we want to put together [and] be aware o what is happening. Rachel Kuehnel lives in the build- number-one priority.” “Arts education is no longer valued be able to deliver the structure o “[Students] should be thinking ing where the stabbing occurred, Special Constables declined to in our community ... the fear about IPRM within the regulations and about what the university means to but said she wasn’t worried about comment, stating that it was an is- any budgeting process that iden- confi nes o the university,” she said. them, and they should think about the safety o her living situation. To sue to be addressed by the regional tifi es priorities is that those pri- “There was a general discussion at its internal decision making and her the incident did not seem to be a police. orities won’t be the arts, because the last senate meeting and the plan what role they should have in de- random attack. An investigation is currently un- those aren’t the priorities that at for the next meeting is about the cisions about academic programs “I think it was just a closed inci- derway to determine the nature o the moment our society as a whole specifi cs.” that might afect whether they can dent [that] had to do with the people the incident. favours.” She mentioned that 60 per cent o get to do what they want to do at who live there,” she speculated. Anyone who has information Peter Elgin o the sociolog§ de- the planning task force committee university.” Acting dean o students at Wil- is being encouraged to contact ei- partment also voiced concerns will be made up o faculty members. The next senate and board meet- frid Laurier University Adam Law- ther the police at 519-650-8500 to The Cord regarding the IPRM “The structure o this process really ing is to be held on Nov. 26. rence had heard about the incident, ext. 6332 or Crime Stoppers at system. gives faculty probably an unprec- - With fi les from Justin Smirlies but was unaware o any details, as 1-800-222-8477. “What immediately comes to edented voice,” she said. 4 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, octobEr 24, 2012
campus News Editor Elizabeth Dicesare Campus [email protected] The ‘eco’ in economy David Suzuki and Jeff rubin brought their Eco tour to the turret, where they addressed both the economy and ecology
elizabeth dicesare out of the ground,” he explained. which those species live. cAmpuS NEWS EDitor “[But] we can no longer afford “The economy is just a means to to burn what’s coming out of the something else ... this is madness,” On Oct. 17, Jeff Rubin and David Su- ground.” he exclaimed. “Now that the econ- zuki brought their Eco Tour to Wil- While higher oil prices mean omy has come to what I hope is the frid Laurier University. Their pre- more to consume, we can no lon- end, we better ask ‘what do we have sentation, titled “End of Growth: ger afford to buy oil, which re- an economy for?’” How to Achieve a Truly Sustainable sults in a vicious cycle of oil-based Suzuki then explained that the Future” discussed how the poten- recessions. overpopulation of the Earth has re- tial end of our current economy can However, when this happens sulted in a global economy that is re-boot our relationship with nature and the economy suffers, as Rubin too occupied with consumption, and make the world more green. pointed out, environmental issues which has resulted in a massive eco- While Rubin began by explain- are largely ignored. logical footprint. ing that natural resources, such as “Every time the economy weak- “We have become a new kind of oil, are needed to keep the economy ens, environmental issues get force on this planet; our species is from faltering, Suzuki stressed that shunted to the back seat,” he stated. altering the physical, chemical and the economy has taken over our “Perhaps we are getting messages biological properties of the planet,” lives in an unnatural way and that that nature is telling us that some- he said. “We are animals, we are like humans need to be giving just as thing is wrong ... there is an element any other critter, [but] a lot of peo- much attention to the environment. of great hope.” ple don’t like to be told this.” “Every major global recession, And it was this element of hope The emphasis of the talk then over the last 40 years, has had oil’s that Suzuki began his lecture with. switched to humans re-evaluating finger prints all over it,” Rubin be- “I’ve never taken a course on what the most important things in gan. “No matter how you move economics, I just use common life are: the economy or nature? goods around the world, you’re sense,” Suzuki immediately told the “The challenge today is to take burning one fuel, and one fuel only, audience. the end of growth as our oppor- and that fuel is oil, and that’s be- He continued by explaining the tunity to get ourselves back into cause it packs about four times the frustrations of ecologists because the biosphere, and then decide energy density of natural gas.” economists tend to shrug them off what are our highest priorities,” he Because we rely so heavily on oil, for being too “radical.” concluded. it indirectly dictates the economy However, as Suzuki explained, “The challenge is frightening, but and society as a whole. ecologists try to determine the laws I think also very exciting; to get our “The higher the price [of oil], the that a species has to follow in able eyes open to see our real place in cristina rucchetta lEAD photogrAphEr more of it will be supplied ... we to flourish, whereas economists are nature ... and to start, let’s put the David Suzuki spoke in the Turret about the importance of ecology. need very high oil prices to raise oil supposed to maintain the domain in ‘eco’ back into economics.”
Cyber- reading days a bullying possibility in 2014 tough to the appropriate people together.” —cover According to Walker, the task force will be composed of represen- economics raised serious con- tatives from WLUSU and the univer- monitor cerns regarding the scheduling of sity, as well as some student leaders midterms and exams, fall reading and first-year students. spencer dunn days were no longer being consid- Their aim will be to “get broad- StAff WritEr ered for 2012. based feedback as to everything Other concerns were also brought from the acceptance of first years ... The face of residence life is con- up, both last year and throughout right up until the end of April,” he stantly changing. As different gen- this year, regarding the possible af- explained. erations pass through the halls of fect that fall reading days would Lawrence felt positively about different residences at Wilfrid Lau- have on Orientation Week if classes this decision. rier University, different challeng- had to begin on the Thursday the “I think it’s a great process, to be es, opportunities and rewards are week of Labour Day. honest with you,” he said. “But it is a posed. In particular, technology has When the debate to institute a process. It’s not just a snap decision; played a major role in the ever-vary- break throughout the fall semes- there needs to be the appropriate ing world that is experienced while ter was debunked, many O-Week plans in place.” living in residence. volunteers considered it to be a There is no fall study days com- Sheldon Pereira has been a part “victory.” mittee meeting planned for the near of Res Life since 2004 when he be- According to Walker, this initia- future. gan attending Laurier, and has just tive is supported by Deb MacLatchy, Instead, the focus has been turned recently been hired as the Res Life Laurier’s vice president of aca- over to the task force. However, manager at Laurier. demic and provost, as well as vice Walker shared that more changes Pereira addressed the behaviour stephanie truong grAphicS EDitor president of student affairs David are on the horizon. of students in residence, stating Cyber-bullying is becoming an increasing problem in residences. McMurray. “When fall study days comes back that, “They haven’t really changed.” Walker went on to explain that as a proposal, it’s going to be part Pereira spoke to the idea that most like residence has continued beyond This isn’t to say that he didn’t it was the ambiguity surrounding of a larger first-year experience re- incidences occur because of transi- the physical residence.” have solutions. where the fall study days should view that’s likely going to recom- tional challenges. This bullying has to be addressed “My philosophy in my dealing come from that lead to the decision mend changes or amendments to a “Student conduct hasn’t changed, by dons, though it is harder to iden- with first years was to lead by exam- to review Orientation Week. For lot of current structural things,” he they make mistakes and learn from tify because it is more difficult to ple in person in hopes that it would him, it’s all about making the right explained. them, the nature of those mistakes physically see. Dons are discour- resonate with my peers and in turn decision the first time. He continued by saying the re- has changed as society has,” he aged from adding students on translate into better social media “Obviously we want first years to view will include exam scheduling explained. Facebook because it forces them to etiquette,” he explained. have a good transition,” said Walker as well as developing strategies to This is predominantly because of have conversations that otherwise “In tackling cyber bullying every- of Orientation Week. alleviate peak work-load times. changes in technology. wouldn’t be addressed. one will share a video of the latest The task force will be focussing Expressing WLUSU’s opinion on “When I was in first year, I an- “It can bring to light some things anti-bullying ad, and post it on their on ensuring that this is the case. the result of Wednesday’s meet- ecdotally say that 20 percent of my that we can support students on,” wall asking for friends to support Adam Lawrence, acting dean of ing, Walker said, “We’re in support floor had a cell phone,” he said. Pereira commented with regards to the cause,” said Head. students at WLU, explained that of it because we want to make an This number, has increased dras- the benefits of social media. “However, that same person will many questions need to be an- evidence-based decision. One that tically since then. wThis new wave Benjamin Head, a third-year then turn around and ‘off the record’ swered, but he’s excited by the will- is going to have the most amount of of social media and social network- business student at Laurier and a partake in forms of bullying.” ingness of faculty, staff and stu- benefit.” ing brings many new challenges for former don, also spoke to the topic This can be a major problem dents to contribute to the discussion Lawrence also concluded by con- students and dons in residence. of cyber bullying, and mentioned when trying to deal with cyber bul- around fall study days. veying his support for the process. One of these challenges is in the the difficulty of identifying cyber lying in residence, because it’s so “Everyone is willing to have these “I’m a big advocate for it,” he said. case of bullying. bullying. hidden. conversations, [and] when that hap- “There’s going to be give and take ... “It’s something we don’t see as “I don’t think I was ever able to Pereira emphasized that no mat- pens, so much good can come of it,” but everyone is coming to the table frequently in a personal face-to-face track down cyber bullying as I pre- ter what changes occur, the focus is Lawrence said. to have these discussions, which is setting, it’s now seen more virtu- ferred to remove myself from so- for residence to be a “learning lab,” “Chris Walker, David McMurray good, and the conversation is very ally than we would have seen in the cial media interaction with my stu- and a community where students and Deb MacLatchy have really tak- vibrant.” past,” Pereira continued. “It’s almost dents,” he stated. can learn and grow together. en the lead on this and are bringing THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 CAMPUS • 5
Laurier in brief Arts raises entrance averages Laurier student jailed for child pornography Faculty raises cut-o average for fi rst-year students from 74 per cent to 75 this year Daniel Wright, a Laurier student, was sentenced to one year in prison followed by three years o proba- JUSTIN SMIRLIES tion Tuesday morning ater confess- NEWS DIRECTOR “The average entrance ing in a Kitchener court to charg- The faculty o arts at Wilfrid Laurier es regarding possession o child University has implemented various marks for the arts at pornography. initiatives over the past year to en- Local police found the content, sure the level o quality in the faculty most universities in which was found in the form o over is optimal. 400 videos, ater they utilized a More recently, on Friday, the fac- Ontario is the mid-sev- computer program that searched for ulty unanimously decided to bump suspected child porn online. They the entrance average for arts from 74 enties.” then found websites sharing videos per cent to 75. as well. This motion, while passed by the Wright also confessed to viewing faculty, still needs to be passed by child porn since the age o 11, and the senior administration at a sen- —Mercedes Rowinsky-Geurts, associ- stated that by the time o his arrest, ate and board meeting. ate dean o student afairs and special it had become more o a daily habit. Last year it was moved up to 74 projects He was also found to be struggling per cent from 72 in the 2010-11 aca- with depression. demic year. “I think we’re moving in the right we’ve got.” direction. The average entrance “I we shrink or i we grow, what- marks for the arts at most universi- ever we do has to be quality.” Laurier improves in Globe ties in Ontario is the mid-seven- He added that this situation o and Mail report ties,” explained Mercedes Rowin- limited resources is not a situa- In this year’s Globe and Mail Cana- sky-Geurts, the associate dean o tion unique to the arts faculty and dian University Report, Laurier was student afairs and special projects. that the business, music and sci- able to improve its rankings in eight “So we’re up there with most com- ence faculties will face these issues diferent categories, while also plac- petitive universities.” as well. ing in the top three in its size group, “I think it also has raised the qual- “Sure, it’s an issue. I I had my being a medium sized school, in ity o students,” she added. wish list I would have a scholar- TAYLOR GAYOWSKY GRAPHICS ARTIST thirteen diferent categories across According to the acting dean o ship for every student that studies the nation. students at Laurier, Michel Desjar- abroad,” Desjardins continued. cent entrance average] can fall and year and 13 more than in 2011-12 — Laurier was also able to secure dins, the faculty wants more o an “I think the whole university has a person with a 74 [per cent aver- in the 2013-14 academic year. a fi rst-place tie in the Class Size emphasis on quality as opposed to to do with resourcing. All o us are age] can fi nd that here is the right Rowinsky-Geurts believes these category. quantity. dealing with that on a daily basis.” environment.” programs will “break the barrier” The eight categories where Lau- With government funding fac- While Rowinsky-Geurts thinks Some o the programs that the for academic services and that they rier saw improvement included, but ing cuts in the near future, resources it’s a good idea, she said it needs to faculty o arts have implemented are more proactive for students in were not limited to: Career Prepara- may be a bit more limited, especially be taken with caution. to improve the student experience need. E-mails and other messages tion, Course Registration, Librar- i the faculty wants to take in less Universities can ofer support have been fi rst-year seminars, a have been consistently sent out to ies and Quality o Teaching and students. programs that can actually al- new mentor program and the arts students. Learning. “We would have lost about six per low a student who has a lower high scholars program for high-achieving The mentor program, which also These awards are based o o cent o our incoming students [for school average to fi nd their proper students. began this year, has divided the surveys that include 31,000 under- this year] and the faculty is still will- footing in fi rst year, and to grow “As far as we can tell, it’s been go- fi rst-years into three groups so they graduate students across Cana- ing to do this,” said Desjardins i the academically. ing well. It’s always difi cult dur- have direct access to an academic da, and grouped based on a given increase in the average were to hap- “I’m a bit cautious about en- ing the programs to assess, but the advisor. Rowinsky-Geurts said that school’s population. pen this year. try averages. I believe a student in feedback has been really positive,” the reception by students has been –Compiled by Elizabeth DiCesare “I the government decides to a university, i they fi nd the right said Desjardins, particularly about positive. cut resources to the university sig- environment, can fl ourish,” she the fi rst-year seminars. “This kind o constant communi- nifi cantly in the next year or the explained. He noted that the faculty hopes cation with them is showing a dif- year ater, then we’ll play with what “One person with an 80 [per to have 22 — two more than this ference,” she said. 6 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012
Local Editor Lindsay Purchase LOCAL [email protected] Region addresses cyclist responsibility
ALANNA FAIREY management at the Region o LEAD REPORTER Waterloo. “We’ve heard back from the com- Avid cyclist Ryan Fox can remem- munity about some o the issues ber the events o his biking accident that are facing cyclists on a day-to- back in 2010 like it was yesterday. day basis and we’re trying to focus Though he survived his injuries, his this campaign by addressing those regret haunts him every time he gets concerns and come out with a pro- on his bike. gram that can look at the factors o “I always go back to that day and collisions and give a more positive wish that I had been more assertive reinforcement.” and smart while biking on the road,” LaPointe stressed that a lot o in- Fox shared. dividuals who are cyclists are also “I shouldn’t have been riding drivers. This leads the cyclist to not on the wrong side o the road, I realize that they share the same should’ve known better than that. rules and responsibilities when That one mistake almost got me sharing the road with vehicles. killed. I just never thought it would However, there is an assumption happen to me; I’ve always been bik- from some cyclists that because they ing and I didn’t see it coming.” do not need a license to bike, the Fox is part o a 60 per cent statis- rules o driving do not apply. tic that names riding on the wrong “What that means is that people side o the road as a contributing may not expect that they have to fol- factor o bike collisions. low the same rules and predictable Other statistics have shown that behaviours as drivers,” LaPointe riding on sidewalks and through addressed. cross walks is a factor in 86 per cent “What we’re fi nding is that cy- o collisions involving bikes in Wa- clists are riding in the wrong direc- terloo Region, according to a 2010 tion on a roadway or they’re riding study created by the University o on the sidewalks, which is illegal in Waterloo. Waterloo Region. What we’re trying To educate cyclists about their to do is correct those behaviours by responsibilities and the growing educating cyclists on the right ways concerns about collisions from the to cycle and give them an opportu- community, the Region o Water- nity to see that.” SAMANTHA KELLERMAN STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER loo has launched the Happy Cycling The causes o bike collisions also While some cyclists follow the regulations of the road, others jeopardize safety with bad biking habits. Campaign. include cyclists not letting the driv- “It’s really just an opportunity to ers know what they are doing by not him. o near accidents happen,” Fox lesson the hard way and I hope other take things in a new light and cel- signaling properly. “A ter my accident, I began to no- shared. riders do as well.” ebrate cyclists with cycling,” said A ter gaining the courage to get tice that a lot o cyclists wouldn’t “I don’t think cyclists realize that Volunteers with the Happy Cy- James LaPointe, principal plan- back on his bike, Fox began to notice let other cars know when they the need to be predictable in a car cling Campaign will be giving prizes ner for the transportation demand the recklessness o cyclists around were turning, and I’d see a lot still applies on a bike. I learned my to cyclists who are riding safely. Online education a ‘tsunami’ of change John Hennessy, Stanford University president, discusses benefi ts on online learning at UW lecture
ALANNA FAIREY colleagues coming together and area they hit. Online education would be an- that are special about university LEAD REPORTER discussing the possibility o online “A tsunami comes and remakes other approach and paradigm for education.” education being an experiment to the coastline and changes things learning. Hennessy concluded that the fu- Stanford University president John work on. dramatically. It both destroys some However, he also spoke about the ture o online education still has Hennessy was invited to the Uni- “What initially got me interested things, but it also creates new downsides that will come with on- some assessments to be done, but versity o Waterloo (UW) on Oct. 19 was a group o my colleagues who things,” Hennessy said. line education. that university students and faculty to share his perspective on online wanted to do this experiment … so “I think for higher education, the “It can lead to some lack o con- members should view this as an al- education. I gave her the money to do that ex- question is how is it going to re- tact between faculty and students, ternative way to revolutionize think- At the request o UW presi- periment and one o our colleagues spond to the tsunami? Is it going there’s a lack o motivation, so I ing and learning. dent and vice-chancellor Feridun decided to put that online,” he to embrace it or sur it and create think there are things to be aware “I think online is going to be an Hamdullahpur, Hennessy not only explained. something that’s new and better? of. But this is not a replacement, alternative way for students to get spoke to the students and faculty “And all o sudden I said ‘this is Or is it going to let itsel be disrupt- you don’t want this to replace every- an education and a way for universi- members about the rise o online going to change how we think about ed and perhaps lose something in thing,” Hennessy reasoned. ties to extend their reach to students education, but he was also granted education.’ That is where it all really higher education?” “Those seminars with fi teen who might not be able to be physi- an honorary doctor o mathemat- began.” According to Hennessy, some o people sitting around one faculty cally present, and a way to support ics degree to recognize his contri- When sharing his perspective on the things that could be created by member, that is a unique learn- their students. I think all o those butions to modern computer ar- online education, Hennessy spoke the tsunami are alternative ways o ing experience. We cannot a ford things will be good for students and chitecture and to post-secondary o online teaching being a meta- thinking for students as not all stu- to have that as the only learning they will be good for the university education. phorical “tsunami.” dents learn the same in a classroom, mechanism, but we don’t want to as well,” Hennessy said. Hennessy’s interest in study- He explained that this is an ac- with some learning more e fec- get rid o it either. The challenge is “I think this has characteristics ing online education came from an curate metaphor, as tsunamis have tively with textbook and individual to not throw out the baby with the which bring new advantages to the initiative that originated from his the potential to destroy or create the coursework. bath water, keep some o the things table.”
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who you’re not.” LINDSAY PURCHASE “It’s like Halloween – come ear- LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR ly!” Schoelier exclaimed. More than 100 people invaded Up- Though some had been coming town Waterloo this past Saturday, for years or had participated in the an unusual crowd characterized by Kitchener version o the event, oth- dripping blood, dragging limbs and ers were experiencing it for the fi rst loud moaning – no it wasn’t the time, drawn together by curiosity zombie apocalypse; it was simply and shared interest in the zombie enthusiasts o the 2012 Waterloo phenomenon. Zombie Walk, an annual event put Paul Poplawski, a Kitchener resi- on by kdub.ca. dent and fi rst-time participant was CARLEY MCGLYNN GRAPHIC ARTIST Zombie participants could have dressed as zombie farmer. He ex- their makeup done by an artist, pressed his interest in the culture o check out the Zombie Disposal Unit, the undead. have their costumes judged to win “Zombies are the quintessen- prizes and, o course, stagger down tial predator against man, and not Drinking at the movies King Street in full character as the only that, but i you’re prepared undead o Kitchener-Waterloo. for a zombie apocalypse you’re lit- John May has been coming out to erally prepared for anything,” he JENNIFER ARMEL The 43,000-square-foot theatre the Zombie Walk for fi ve years, and explained. CORD NEWS will have more than 2,000 seats and brought along his family and co- The event, however, is more than will be completed sometime in 2014. “It’s great because you workers to enjoy the aternoon ac- just an opportunity to embrace your Cineplex Entertainment will be “We are pleased to provide our tivities in spite o the rain. inner zombie; it’s also used as a starting construction next summer guests in Kitchener-Waterloo, Cam- can watch a movie while When the event was smaller, he fundraiser. for their new 11-theatre cinema in bridge and the surrounding area said, it was less formal, and just This year’s donations were given Kitchener. Three o the theatres will with access to the VIP experience,” having a beer and a consisted o people dressing up as to Nutrition for Learning, a chari- include VIP auditoriums which will said Ellis Jacob, president and CEO zombies and “[walking] into the un- table organization which provides be for movie-goers 19 and older. o Cineplex Entertainment in a news burger.” suspecting downtown.” support for local nutrition programs This will be the fi rst cinema to allow release on Oct. 15. “It’s very satisfying to see the re- for children. the sale and consumption o alcohol James Howard, a third-year polit- actions from civilians,” said May, Rafl e prizes were available to be in the Waterloo Region. ical science student at Wilfrid Lau- who was dressed as a self-described won and donations could also be The theatre, which is being built rier University, is looking forward to “sleepwalker zombie.” made at a makeup station. on Fairway Road across from Fair- trying the VIP theatre out. “It will be Other notable costumes were a “I’m the charity o choice for zom- view Park Mall, will ofer patrons a new experience and I will probably —Sara Wilson, assistant for com- towering scarecrow, a couple o ‘un- bies, I hadn’t really thought o that. the VIP experience where they can have a lot more fun watching the munications and investor relations at dead’ brides and a zombie who had I’m feeling pretty good,” laughed purchase alcohol as well as skip movie with a little alcohol in me,” Cineplex Entertainment used makeup and a zipper to give Brian Banks, who was there repre- lines due to in-seat food and bever- he joked. the appearance o having an “un- senting Nutrition for Learning. “I’m age service, reserve seating and in- Third-year Wilfrid Laurier Uni- zipped” face. really enjoying the atmosphere and dulge in a new menu. versity student Zackary Stern, of- Smartserve certifi ed and do not over Land o the Dead actor Peter Schoe- how giving everybody has been.” However, the alcohol menu will fered a diferent opinion when asked serve guests,” she clarifi ed lier, who lives in Kitchener, was While Dawn Frey, who was there difer by location. The Kitchener whether or not he would try the new Ticket prices for this experience there as a special guest and assisted with her children, acknowledged her cinema will ofer beer, wine, mixed theatre out. “I don’t really associ- have yet to be released for the new in picking out the best costumes for support the cause, she admitted it’s drinks and most types o liquor. ate drinking with going to a movie,” Kitchener location. However, oth- the contest. also about “just going out and freak- Their food menu is more than the he said. er theatres generally charge six to For him, dressing up as a zombie ing people out, having some fun traditional popcorn and M&M’s “Drinking is a social thing and not seven dollars on top o the regular is a chance to act and “be someone with the kids. and will include appetizers and something you would want to do in ticket price. sandwiches. a dark movie theatre while trying to Cineplex’s VIP theatres have “It’s great because you can watch enjoy the movie.” “proven to be popular and very suc- a movie while having a beer and a Drinking in theatres may be a cessful,” said Wilson. burger” said Sara Wilson, assistant concern for some, but when asked There are currently fi ve loca- for communications and inves- about any stories o drunk movie tions which ofer the VIP Experience tor relations at Cineplex. “It’s been patrons Wilson expressed that she — Toronto, Oakville and London, something that people want to try, has not heard o that issue as o in Ontario, as well as Coquitlam, it’s something new and something yet. “We have managers there and British Columbia and Edmonton, that you can’t really get anywhere sta to deal with that i anything Alberta. else.” happens. Also, our bartenders are
JODY WAARDENBURG STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Creative costumes and gruesome makeup characterized the event.
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National Editor Lindsay Purchase NatioNal [email protected] Resignation could have effect on students As education is a provincial issue, the resignation of Premier mcguinty could mean changes for students alanna fairey argument. Chris Walker, vice presi- LEAD rEPortEr dent of university affairs of the students’ union at Wilfrid Laurier A week after former premier Dalton University, also spoke about the im- McGuinty announced his resigna- portance for students to vote and get tion, questions are rising about how involved in politics. Walker empha- this could impact the province’s sized that McGuinty’s resignation students. should inspire students to engage A new premier could mean big with politicians. changes for the province, and some “People say that politicians don’t are speculating that the change in engage students because students leadership could result in a general don’t engage with politics and you election sometime next year. can make the chicken and the egg Rylan Kinnon, the executive di- argument all you want, but the fact rector of the Ontario Undergraduate is that somebody’s got to be the big- Student Alliance (OUSA), affirmed ger man and step up to the plate that while it is still too early to de- and actually put their money where termine the full impact this shake their mouth is, and I think the stu- up in Canadian politics will have on dents have got to lead that,” Walker students, they can expect some kind explained. of change in the near future. “Politicians are always going to “‘We don’t know yet’, is the short respond to what the electorate is answer. It’s going to depend on who asking for. And we can’t always decides to put their hat in the ring guarantee that post-secondary edu- for the leadership race, what their cation is going to be a top priority priorities are,” Kinnon said. unless we actually prove to them “It does mean that some con- that we care and that we’re invested versations that we’ve been in and in it.” some things that required legisla- nick lachance PhotogrAPhY mANAgEr With the Kitchener-Waterloo area tion are off the table for now. And in The Liberal government, under Premier Dalton McGuinty, was responsible for the tuition grant. being composed of a large number terms of the productivity consulta- of university and college students, tions, the strategic mandate process, would change the tuition grant as While there is no certain indica- to be saying to students is that post- Walker believes that students will we’ll have to see basically, how the well. tion that an election will take place, secondary is a provincial issue and be able to have an impact should an chips fall moving forward, in terms Wilfrid Laurier University politi- it is a possibility. if students are not voting, we don’t election take place. of what the result will be, what a cal science professor Barry Kay pre- In the event of an election, get- have as much of an ability to influ- “The students in and of them- new cabinet, what a new potentially dicts that the tuition grant will re- ting students engaged in the matter ence what comes out at the end of selves could elect a candidate, even training for colleges and universities main unscathed. may be a challenge, as student voter the day,” Kinnon said. if no other person voted for that minister sees in the process.” “I would doubt that the new pre- turnout, especially in the Kitchener- “I think if students voted and par- candidate. So the impact we can Last January, McGuinty an- mier in the few weeks that he had Waterloo riding, is continually at a ties realized this actually is going to have is absolutely massive,” Walker nounced a 30 per cent tuition grant of being elected, that he would start low level. make a huge difference, appealing to said. for students to alleviate the pressure cancelling policies that McGuinty In the Kitchener-Waterloo riding, students is going to be the difference “We can’t always guarantee that of high tuition costs for university initiated,” Kay said. since May of 2011, voters have faced between winning ridings and not, post-secondary education is going and college students. “That was certainly a signature one federal election, going to the then we would have even more of a to be a top priority unless we actu- When McGuinty stepped down, policy, I wouldn’t be particularly ap- polls twice provincially. voice than we do currently.” ally prove to them that we care and some were concerned that this prehensive about that.” “I think that what we really need OUSA is not alone in this that we’re invested in it. “ addressing future concerns oUSA sits down with the cord this week to talk education
you actually engage students, this and are highly expensive. lindsay purchase is something that we think is good,” LocAL AND NAtioNAL EDitor The problem with a dispropor- said Rylan Kinnon, the executive di- tionate research focus, according to Post-secondary education has been rector of OUSA. Kinnon, is that it doesn’t allow for a highly contentious issue in On- While the argument has been those who are interested in teaching tario over the past few months fol- made that online courses are simply to explore their options, as research lowing the release of the Liberal a cost-cutting measure, OUSA’s po- is also rewarded in a different way. Advertising – Media party’s discussion paper on educa- sition is that benefits can be found “We know that there are faculty Management tion reform. Spearheaded by the in the way of increased accessibility who enjoy teaching and who want Alternative Dispute Resolution minister of training, colleges and and flexibility in the learning pro- to teach more, but if they don’t have Event Management universities, Glen Murray, the pa- cess. This may be of particular value the same professional growth op- per, titled “Strengthening Ontario’s for mature students, students with portunities as faculty who do re- Fashion Management & Centres of Creativity, Innovation dependents or those participating search, then obviously the incen- Promotions and Knowledge,” made suggestions in distance education, but can be tives are toward doing research,” he Financial Planning such as creating more three-year useful for all students, according to argued. Global Business Management degree programs and enhancing on- Kinnon. However, students must With costs for attending univer- line education, which have invoked retain “access to all the same kinds sity in Ontario the highest in the Human Resources high levels of opposition from many of support services that a student country, tuition was also a major Management people involved in post-secondary studying on campus does” at hours discussion point going into the fall. International Development education. which reflect the needs of this type Ontario’s average tuition, at $7,180, Marketing Management Executive director of the On- of learning. is well over the national average of tario Undergraduate Student Alli- Kinnon believes that online edu- $5,581. Public Administration ance (OUSA), Rylan Kinnon, said cation has often been painted un- OUSA released this week part one that much of the opposition to the fairly as simply posting lectures on- of two discussion papers focussed Liberal discussion paper is because line, which disregards the possibili- on tuition, titled “Ontario’s Next Tu- people believe that the suggestions ties which exist for discussion, use ition Framework.” are pre-determined outcomes. of experts and other benefits. The main recommendations pre- “A lot of people have approached “Our main concern is ensuring sented are to freeze tuition for at 10 WAYS this discussion with the apprehen- that the discussion remains holistic least a one-year period, increase sion that the government’s going and recognizes that there are many per-student funding and ensure TO LAUNCH to move forward on these things. different ways of doing it,” he said. that any future tuition increases be We’ve approached it as it’s a discus- OUSA has also made recommen- no greater than the rate of inflation. sion,” he clarified. dations on how to raise the teach- The recommendations, Kinnon said, YOUR CAREER OUSA, of which Wilfrid Lau- ing stature of universities, based on are based on direction provided by rier University Students’ Union is a the recognition that an unbalanced OUSA members. FIND YOUR NICHE WITH member, was quick to respond with emphasis in favour of research in “We need to see government their own suggestions for how to Ontario puts the quality of teaching funding increase,” he acknowledged. A POSTGRAD IN BUSINESS improve education based on what at risk. “It also means ensuring that tuition they believed to be in the interests Kinnon explained, “What we’d costs don’t continue to increase as of their members. Their discussion like to see is at every university in they have been, because obviously paper, “Education Reform,” em- Ontario you have at least one, but trying to catch government funding phasizes the development of online preferably five, teaching chairs in up to a point where they can become learning and a renewed emphasis on place at any given year who are again two-thirds of the funding teaching, among other suggestions. looking at how they teach, looking at source means that tuition can’t keep “Online learning that has actually basically new ways of doing things.” climbing as much as it has been.” business.humber.ca/postgrad had time invested in it, courses that Teaching chairs, he claims, would OUSA’s discussion papers and have been developed making use of also be more cost efficient than re- policy recommendations can be experts in online learning and how search chairs, which currently exist found at www.ousa.ca. THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 • 9
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We did a little apartment hunting to see how far your money actually gets you in the Waterloo rental market. Student housing moves skyward $613.47-$675 Luxe Waterloo Who says living like a student means you can’t do Cord Community Edition Associate Editor H.G. Watson investigates changing trends in Waterloo’s real estate market it in style? Luxe Waterloo is part o a new wave o high-end student residences that come equipped with fl at screen TVs, brand new appliances, gran- ite counters and ensuite bathrooms. You still have to have roommates, but for $675 a month you only have to share with three other people as opposed to Walk down King Street as it stretches across Waterloo. From o $59-million worth o real estate around the WLU campus four or fi ve. Uptown to past the universities, the horizon is dotted with – 10 properties on Ezra Avenue, one on Bricker Avenue and Pros: Has basically everything you ever need. apartment buildings, cranes and sites for future projects. one on Hickory Street – last March. Cons: Might be difi cult to leave your house and ac- “From a developers point o view, fi ve years ago there But the long-term goal is to turn the newly acquired tually go to class. Plus that price point isn’t neces- were a few people who were putting up new builds,” said properties into university-zoned residences. sarily friendly to the budget-conscious person. Benajmin Bach, a real estate agent at Cushman & Wakefi eld. “We’re losing money on [renting from the private sector],” For the last few years he has blogged about the changing added Butler. $530-$560 Waterloo real estate scene at benjaminbach.com. Mike Milovick is another experienced Waterloo-based One bed in an apartment building “In the last few years — probably going back to 2009 — real estate agent. Over his 11-year career, he’s watched the The mid-range gets you into an apartment unit that a lot more groups have been involved [in putting up new market change dramatically. you’ll share. Several listed options are nice, though builds],” he added. “All o a suddden we saw a big uptick in rent,” said not quite as high-end as Luxe. In some, you’ll also The phrase “changing landscape” isn’t just a metaphor for Milovick. “Usually it was around $400 but it jumped about be sharing a bathroom or other amenities with your the changing real estate scene in Waterloo. The landscape is $65 to $75.” new fl atmates. literally changing. The town is getting taller and small land- That’s not the only change. Pros: Easier to fi nd availability in these due to the lords are beginning to feel the push. In digging down into Housing starts (the number o homes on which con- number built in the area for the student market. real estate, The Cord found that the forces at play are hungry struction has started) fell in September all across Canada. Cons: For slightly more, you get the added perks that for the growing class o renters that don’t seem to stop com- Milovick thinks that in a few years there will be zero in a high-end building has to ofer, and for slightly less ing — students — and lacking the only thing they need to Waterloo. you save some money without giving up much. accommodate them: land. “Waterloo is out o employment and residential lands in In the 2011 update to the Student Accommodation Study the next three years,” he said. $485-$495 (the City’s look into where students are living), the City o Smaller landlords now claim they are the ones feeling A cozy bedroom in a house Waterloo estimated that student numbers would rise by the brunt o this fi ght for land. Much o this anger has been In the $495 range, bedrooms in shared houses are 1,000 every year. This didn’t account for graduate students directed at the rental housing licensing bylaw, which came the norm. On inwaterloo.com, the home o VIP (Wilfrid Laurier University’s Campus Master Plan predicts into efect this spring. Student Housing, one unit on Hickory St. included 4,000 more graduate students on campus by 2017). It also “The city has made it so costly and onerous to be li- laundry, parking and internet — but you still have to doesn’t mean 1,000 is a certainty. censed, you have people willing to do it but now avoid do- pay your water bill and have up to four other room- In 2010, the University o Waterloo, WLU and the City o ing so,” said Adam Hofman, the owner o Hofaco Property mates. Waterloo predicted that 34,830 new students would arrive Management. Hofman manages 83 properties, some o Pros: Cheaper, for a start. Plus you get some o the in town. In actual fact, 38,985, did and o those students, which fall under the new bylaw. amenities promised by the higher end facilities. 33,960 needed a place to sleep at night. “The impact on my portfolio has been an increased cost Cons: It’s a student house, which can be a pro de- Jim Butler, vice president: fi nance and administration at burden for the rental housing provider,” he added. pending on how you look at it. Regardless, expect to WLU, estimates this year that the school was about 800 to He estimates that the rent increases on some o his prop- be cleaning up a lot ater parties and your roomies’ 2 900 beds short for its fi rst-year class. erties is a diference o as little as $35 a month or as much a.m. munchies attack. “We’re renting from the private sector,” he said, noting it as $200 a month, depending on how many upgrades had to was the only place where they could fi nd the accommoda- be made to the property. To Hofman, it’s clear who gets the $400 tion. It’s one o the factors that led to the school’s purchase advantage under the bylaw; the developers who are building Shared apartments further afi eld There is a place where the rent is reasonable and — shocker — you could even aford an apartment all on your very own. Kitchener gets a bad rap, but venture out o the bubble and you’ll fi nd a revitalized down- town that the hipsters haven’t quite yet discovered, This story originally appeared in The Cord’s new community edition, which publishes once per month. which means rents are still on the reasonable side. Pros: More bang for your buck The fi rst issue printed Oct. , the next will be out Nov. . Check it out online: community.thecord.ca Cons: The distance will be frustrating for people who like going out in their PJs — but keep in mind, the area is well served by the GRT.
TAYLOR GAYOWSKY GRAPHIC ARTIST IN DEPTH THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 • 11
NUMBER OF 4+ BEDROOMS (LODGING HOUSES) 2003 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Student housing moves skyward PEAK #’S Cord Community Edition Associate Editor H.G. Watson investigates changing trends in Waterloo’s real estate market
8 10 10 o $59-million worth o real estate around the WLU campus high rises, which fall outside the grasp o the municipal – 10 properties on Ezra Avenue, one on Bricker Avenue and legislation. one on Hickory Street – last March. “The smaller service provider is at a disadvantage by hav- 139 13 But the long-term goal is to turn the newly acquired ing to provide additional fees the larger competitor doesn’t properties into university-zoned residences. have to,” he said. “It’s like the City o Waterloo decided to 15 “We’re losing money on [renting from the private sector],” pass legislation that benefi ts Starbucks at the expense o lo- added Butler. cal co feeshops.” 18 Mike Milovick is another experienced Waterloo-based Je Henry, city councillor for Ward 6 — which is home to real estate agent. Over his 11-year career, he’s watched the the vast majority o Waterloo’s student population — down- market change dramatically. plays any connection between the bylaw and large-scale “All o a suddden we saw a big uptick in rent,” said residential development. Milovick. “Usually it was around $400 but it jumped about “That’s a broader market forces matter that is entirely WILFRID LAURIER & UWATERLOO $65 to $75.” separate from rental housing,” he said, adding that he hadn’t FALL # REQUIRING OFF That’s not the only change. seen any acceleration o the building trend. “That was hap- ENROLLMENT CAMPUS HOUSING Housing starts (the number o homes on which con- pening from year to year and I would consider it to be sepa- struction has started) fell in September all across Canada. rate from whether or not there is a bylaw.” Milovick thinks that in a few years there will be zero in Yet, the City’s statistics from the Student Accommoda- 32, 596 19, 587 Waterloo. tion Study seem to contradict Henry. In 2010 the amount 2006 “Waterloo is out o employment and residential lands in o units under construction in Waterloo spiked at 1,474, the next three years,” he said. up from over 1,200 from the previous year. Meanwhile, the
Smaller landlords now claim they are the ones feeling number o properties licensed as lodging houses — typically 2007 33, 310 20, 247 the brunt o this fi ght for land. Much o this anger has been low-rise buildings with shared facilities — has been steadily directed at the rental housing licensing bylaw, which came declining. In 2003 there were 139; in 2011 there were only 10. into e fect this spring. There are a number o factors that could account for this 34, 334 20, 293 “The city has made it so costly and onerous to be li- decline, one being a lack o property to even get licensed as 2008 censed, you have people willing to do it but now avoid do- a lodging house. ing so,” said Adam Ho fman, the owner o Ho faco Property Yet the demand for housing continues unabated.
2009 37, 172 22, 750 Management. Ho fman manages 83 properties, some o “I believe [the vacancy rate] to be about 2.5 per cent in which fall under the new bylaw. September,” said Milovick. “The impact on my portfolio has been an increased cost The Canadian Housing and Mortgage and Housing Cor-
burden for the rental housing provider,” he added. poration says that a balanced market lies between three per 2010 38, 985 24, 323 He estimates that the rent increases on some o his prop- cent and six per cent, which means Waterloo is teetering erties is a di ference o as little as $35 a month or as much on the side o a shortage. New swanky residences like Luxe as $200 a month, depending on how many upgrades had to Waterloo are also creating demand for luxury apartments 39, 809 25, 030 2011 be made to the property. To Ho fman, it’s clear who gets the for student, which may very well price low-income families *Each person represents 1000 students *Each house represents 2000 advantage under the bylaw; the developers who are building and individuals right out o the city. on top o 30, 000 students on top o 18, 000
APPROVED APARTMENT CONSTRUCTION This story originally appeared in The Cord’s new community edition, which publishes once per month. (2008 - 2011) The fi rst issue printed Oct. , the next will be out Nov. . Check it out online: community.thecord.ca NORTHDALE SURROUNDING AREA*
STUDENT 662(units) 1,145(units) HOUSING 3,005(bedrooms) 5,422(bedrooms)
NON- (units) (units) STUDENT 0 928 HOUSING 0(bedrooms) 1,847(bedrooms) *surrounding area includes columbia st, university ave, king st, lester st area; areas around universities & part o uptown waterloo
NEW APARTMENT CONSTRUCTION 2010 (# OF UNITS) *Each rectangle represents 20 new 1474 construction apartment units
2008 2011 453 1016 2009 2007 260 191 2006 147
*All numbers from Ci o Waterloo Student Accommodation Study 12 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, octobEr 24, 2012
Life Editor carly basch Life [email protected] Top five worst Halloween costume ideas Staff Writer Michael Porfirio, warns against being caught using the same, tired Halloween ensembles
It’s the holiday that invites us all to pigtails, slippers and teddy bear. be either creative, hilarious, sexy, ironic or all of the above. Halloween 2. Nudist on strike is an open invitation to dress as you Ha! You are the funniest person in please and can ignite some, ahem, school, potentially in the world. Oh “interesting” costume pieces. wait, you’re not. Not all Laurier students will get it This expired joke isn’t going to be right this year, but in order to avoid a free pass towards not dressing up being obvious, embarrassing or this year. downright lazy, here are five terrible Realistically, this costume idea costume ideas. should be titled ‘a fun-person on strike’. Halloween is the one night 5. Generic Athlete of the year where you can be anyone This is just too easy. It’s not enough you want! to throw a basketball jersey on and From Frankenstein to Sailor- call yourself a “basketball player.” moon, the options are endless. Also, don’t think you’re more There is absolutely no excuse for not dedicated because you’re carrying dressing up. around a hockey stick or baseball Two types of people don’t dress bat. Not only is it a lame costume, up on Halloween: those who are but now you have to babysit a base- incredibly insecure, and non-con- ball bat the entire night. formists who believe Halloween is “Hey, have you seen my bat?” a fascist holiday. They could be the “Yeah, those drunk guys are using same person but I haven’t looked it to get dizzy and then race down that far into it the street.” If you are insistent about being an 1. Slut with animal ears athlete, go for something out of the Unfortunately my favourite costume box. Perhaps a bobsledder, or one of is number one on the list. those people in the Olympics who The reason this has to stop is be- dances with a hula-hoop (I don’t cause it’s simply not fair to the girl know their official names, but nei- who dressed up as an astronaut for ther do you). stephanie truong grAphicS EDitor Halloween. She’s in a full-body suit, lugging 4. Anything with a mask Halloween has gracefully tran- 3. “Baby” blankets and make funny noises. around an oxygen tank while you Yikes, how ugly can you really be? sitioned from a spooky mon- This lazy costume isn’t as popular From an objective standpoint, you prance across the room in your un- Wearing a mask on Halloween ster festivity to a popular culture as it once was, however, it still de- are not a baby, you are a toddler. I derwear with bunny ears on. tells people that you’re either em- celebration. serves a warning at number three. get it though, who wants to tell peo- Aside from that, the costume barrassingly unattractive, or that I’d rather you take off the Scream Maybe you think your pajamas ple they’re a toddler for Halloween? may be aesthetically pleasing, but you are going to mug someone to- mask that bleeds when you pump are too cute to only be exposed at No one. doesn’t really add up. night. None of which are warm first a tube, and start applying the spray night, or maybe you adore the idea We already have to convince peo- How about this: point me in the impressions. tan or spiking your hair to become of getting out of bed and not having ple that our normal behaviour isn’t direction of an actual kitten with a What is this, 2003? You realize we one of the cast members of Jersey to get dressed for the day. childish. 34C cleavage and I’ll give you the have moved past the stage of actu- Shore (unless you dress like that ev- The dilemma is that babies do Just know in the back of your green flag for the costume. Until ally trying to scare people with our eryday, in that case 70 per cent of not wear pajamas nor carry around mind that having a pacifier in your then, the whole idea of a furry ani- creative costumes. you are not open to this option). a pillow, they wear diapers, hold mouth doesn’t correspond with your mal being “slutty” doesn’t work. HALL WEEN
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spenCer Dunn If you are more of a Yoga StAFF WrItEr padawan, then the class is perfect too. As many advanced options as If you’re like me and don’t like lifting there are, there are an equal amount weights, counting reps or just work- of beginner alternatives. Yoga can ing out at all, then the wellness pass be really great to balance out your is the perfect alternative to getting day and focus you before a big test or yourself to the Athletic Complex assignment. Cristina ruCChetta lEAD photogrAphEr more than once this semester. The most extreme class offered by After already owning a wellness the pass are the bootcamps, which pass, a membership that enables you rely on lifting weights while doing a to go to as many aerobics classes as series of aerobic routines. Buying into fast fashion you please during the semester, I de- Those who really want to sweat and cided to renew my membership and get a hearty challenge, go for the We all know who they are. They you may not have needed, or even for its price of $60, it’s worth it. Or, gold by taking these classes (they are the female or even male, who is wanted, in the first place. the drop-in rate of $7 offers an easy- don’t call it bootcamp for nothing). able to go without doing laundry for You end up with a closet full of going pick-and-choose type option Now, after taking classes here; months because their closets never “stuff” that is either out of season, if the member rate is too expensive. a major difference between work- cease to have items in them. damaged or you wore once and nev- For the challenge of extending my ing out in the gym and working They have the same shirt in three er put on again. diet by fitting in a routine exercise, out in one of these classes: there is or four different colours and they al- Also, now there are ways to get the Carnivore’s Conundrum took a camaraderie. brieanne berry ways come home from the mall with the high-end labels without break- trip to the Athletic Complex to try So the Carnivore finds camarade- FAShIoN colUMNISt something that was “just so cute, I ing the bank. out the classes offered by the well- rie this week, and next week he finds couldn’t resist!” In the past ten years, designers ness pass. his inner peace with Zen Week. See I define my penchant for retail have realized how much more ac- Potential classes range from yoga, you next week on a special showing A couple weeks ago, I wrote about as “compulsive shopping disorder” cessible fast fashion is to younger to step classes, to body pump and of Pixar’s classic “Fat-atouille.” individual style and the realization (CSD), a disease characterized by demographics. other alternative aerobics that are that even when we are trying to be an irresistible urge to buy anything Since 2004, H&M has done 16 designed to make you get a good For past Carnivore Conundrum challeng- different, somehow we all end up new: clothes, shoes, accessories and designer collaborations and on Nov. hour of exercise. This week, I tried to es, check out thecord.ca looking the same based on the prod- especially lipstick. 15th, the launch of Maison Martin attend ones that fit my schedule. ucts we tend to by. As stated before, For the most part, I consider it Magiela will be the 17th. Zumba, if you’ve never tried it, there’s nothing wrong with styling harmless. I live for fashion so much Forever 21 and Target are fans of or never heard of it, is a Latin-style ourselves in a similar manner. that I write about it, so it makes designer collaborations as well, be- aerobics class that involves danc- As university students, most of us sense that I can’t help but love shop- cause it brings in traffic and boosts ing and movement. As my first class rely on basics and picking up what- ping. I even work at the mall, so it’s sales even though items from the of the week, it was an absolute blast ever we can find in our local mall much easier for me to know when collection are being sold for a frac- and had me ignoring the fact that I due to fast fashion’s ability to pro- there are sales and promotions go- tion of the price. was exercising. vide us with the latest styles, at half ing on. This really makes me question Zumba is excellent since it is a the price and half the time it takes However, I am the first to admit why we care so much about aesthet- low-pressure activity that is not ad- for designers to present us with an that I am a broke student who does ics, for appearances sake. vanced, so anyone at any athletic updated look. not need any more “stuff”, so I will Is it because we don’t want to level can take it. If you aren’t coor- What I want to talk about this be the first to blame fast fashion for look like broke students? Or is it be- dinated don’t worry about it. If a gi- week is the mall, and our habits feeding into my CSD. cause it’s so easy to look trendy for normous, awkward dude like me can as consumers to keep buying even For starters, fast fashion is cheap $100 or less that we don’t even care do it, so can you. though we are in the poorest period and I mean dirt cheap. Why save up how much money we waste on these Yoga, meanwhile, is more physi- in our lives. to buy that $200 shirt when you can small but frequent purchases? cally demanding on your muscles. Older generations characterize go to Sirens and get a similar one for All I know is, I need to forgo Although Yoga is supposed to re- these school years as the time where $20? shopping for clothes and buy some lax you, which it does, the instruc- Kraft Dinner is considered a staple It doesn’t matter if the quality groceries this week. tors will find positions and ways for breakfast, lunch and dinner be- isn’t up to par, you still have what And when I mean groceries I to move, strain and challenge your cause we live off of student loans you want and you didn’t have to pay mean something other than pack- body into positions that you are not and buying non-perishable food an arm and a leg for it. aged noodles. Eating Kraft Dinner normally comfortable with. Your items aren’t as costly. Furthermore, that gives you the all day is starting to make me look body feels great after but you have to But what about the shopaholic? opportunity to buy more things that like Snooki. work hard for this one. steph truong grAphIcS EDItor Mid-term munchies don’t have to include pizza Vanessa tharen said Nieboer. “It’s easy to go grab hour or so you’ll be hungry again.” that is ready to eat pizza, but will to sleep. StAFF WrItEr chips, but its about making your Nieboer added that natural sugars this meal hold us over during those Nieboer describes this as “not a healthy choice and taking a look at are a way to give you long-lasting long nights in the library? good feeling that will not help you During this critical time of year an alternative.” energy, instead of sugary, chocolate- “Pizza is just going to make you study. Sleep will keep you up the students are plagued with the out- Now it is time to fess up to our coated snacks. more sluggish,” said Nieboer. “Look following day, you need sleep before comes of mid-terms. bad habits. But what other snacks can we for a lean protein. Roasted meats an exam so you can read it clearly, Although we don’t always realize carry around to help us gain energy? for the day; the protein will give you being exhausted you won’t do as how much our health is affected by Our pick: Chewy’s Chocolate Gra- Nieboer replied with the op- that long lasting energy you need to well.” the choices we make and the adjust- nola Bars tion of a fruit cup, but beware of the hold you over”. “The problem with coffee is it is ments to our diet, we want quick, Nieboer’s replacement: Kashi Bars ingredients. a drug, caffeine is a drug to our sys- easy meals and snacks that will sat- “Kashi bars, and make sure you “Fruit cups packed in water, rath- Our pick: Coffee tem, use it wisely in moderation,” isfy us in the moment. read the labels; they make a differ- er than syrup, are definitely a good Nieboer’s Replacement: Scrambled said Nieboer. But do we stop and think ence because they are whole grain, choice,” she said. “The natural sug- Eggs As a replacement to our midnight about how these foods will car- as opposed to chewy chocolate bars ars are a healthy alternative to grab- Nieboer revealed that our go-to booster, Nieboer suggested the easy ry us through our long nights of or rice crispies. Natural sugars will bing a chocolate bar and it will give energy booster brings along some preparation of eating scrambled cramming? hold you over after your energy from you a boost of energy.” dangerous side effects for our over- eggs. To find out some alternatives to breakfast has faded,” said Nieboer. all health. “Make yourself scrambled eggs, our usual favorites we asked Lauri- “Kashi bars are a healthy boost Our pick: Pizza Not only is caffeine a “quick fix,” they will carry you through the er’s educational nurse Marilyn Nie- on your sugar and if you don’t sat- Nieboer’s replacement: Roasted when we consume too much of it night,” she explained. “It’s cheap and boer for some helpful tips. isfy that mid-day low, then you tend Chicken or Beef we face the risks of increased blood the protein will give you energy for “It takes a little bit of planning,” to grab a chocolate bar and after an All students love the convenience pressure, sore stomach and inability about three hours.”
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Carly basCh lIFE EDItor 14 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, octobEr 24, 2012
co-Arts Editors Ali connerty and Amy Grief Arts [email protected] Hot music blogs: what to follow amy melissa grief music, the blog delivers music-re- ArtS EDitor lated news and organizes events and concerts in Toronto and New York While the discussion surrounding City. social media has largely been ex- hausted, its practical implications Ryan’s Smashing Life have had a resoundingly positive ef- With daily updates straight out of fect on the arts community. Boston, Ryan’s Smashing Life, or Through the successful utilization RSL, provides readers with music of social media, many “mainstream” and entertainment news covering artists, such as Skrillex, Childish mostly indie and lesser-known rock Gambino and even Justin Bieber bands. have garnered a loyal fan base be- Not limited to music releas- cause they were able to freely show- es, RSL reviews both movies and case their music to a mass audience. concerts related to subject matter Where do these audiences come that would be interesting to their from? With a dizzying array of plat- 20-something demographic. Recent forms through which listeners can posts include a review of the movie find and share new music, but where Argo and reviews of recent concerts to start? put on by The Counting Crows and ryan hueglin StAff photoGrAphEr Here’s a list of some of our favou- Ben Folds Five. rite blogs that provide daily updates about the best new music from a va- The Music Ninja riety of genres. Covering a multitude of genres from Joel Plaskett Emergency dubstep to hip-hop and even folk, Earmilk The Music Ninja strives to bring carly basch They either know the songs or if able to offer a more connected bond Rumour has it that this popular blog up-and-coming artists to public lifE EDitor they don’t,” he said, “they’ll still re- between him and the audience. “The was started by a former Univer- attention. act to it well instead of going to the cool thing about [Starlight] is that sity of Waterloo student. Currently Updated multiple times a day, With a man who is so dedicated to bar during a new song.” you can really feel the room.” based in both Canada and the Unit- the continuous play function that is his music and making his shows With fans standing elbow to el- The connection between Plaskett ed States, Earmilk reaches an inter- built into the site makes listening both intimate and engaging, it’s al- bow, the audience was able to sing and his fans is extremely important, national audience with contributors to all of their posts easy and conve- most impossible not to love Joel along and croon to the new addi- so much so that he makes note of from across the globe. nient. All songs include links to the Plaskett. A pioneer in Canadian tions on the set-list like “Harbour reading all their tweets. Spanning across multiple genres artists’ Soundcloud or website, and music, Joel Plaskett Emergency re- Boys,” “North Star” and “Lightning “I like making a connection, I like including dance, hip-hop, indie, more often than not, posts include turned to Uptown Waterloo’s Star- Bolt.” While concert-goers expect knowing my audience, I love the pop, electronic and experimental, free (and legal) downloads. Play- light Lounge on Oct. 18 to put on an to hear their favourite classics, after fact of people taking an interest and Earmilk doesn’t hesitate to delve ing into the ninja theme, each week, electrifying performance to a sold having recently released a record, talking to me,” said Plaskett. into more obscure subgenres such contributors compile two MP3 play- out crowd. Plaskett knows he must in integrate This is extended beyond his iPhone as moombahton, dreampop and lists called “The Trap Dojo,” which However, before the lights turned the newer and unfamiliar songs into as his shows are intended to be par- glitch-hop. There are also daily up- contains the latest releases in the on and the guitars were plugged in, his set-list. ticipatory, breaking down the invis- dates and posts about chart-topping newly emerging genre of trap music Plaskett managed to sit down with “It’s always the balance and as ible barrier between the audience superstars as well and “The Indie Dojo,” with The Cord to talk about the record, the catalogue grows there are more and the stage. as more niche presents a variety of what it’s like to be on tour and of songs that people want to hear. I try The crowd at Thursday night’s musicians. indie rock and folk course, tweeting in between shows. to put together a show that has most show got a first-hand look at his Beyond songs. After his recent record release, of them,” Plaskett stated when asked unique approach. Differing from Scrappy Happiness, which came out about having to incorporate new concert norms, Plaskett re-entered on Mar. 27, Plaskett has been tour- songs into his set list. the stage for his encore and asked ing non-stop since the spring. “‘Lightning Bolt’ is a really big the audience to listen to a song “I’m home for like a week or two part of the show. I’m happy with on his iPod, “Point of No Return” and then I’m off again. We toured the record because it gives us a new by Bobby Wormak as he happily a bunch in the Spring and did a material”. swayed along. bunch of festivals which took me Audience reaction and participa- The iPod music sharing session did away (from home) every weekend,” tion has always been a huge force in not stop as he continued to play his said Plaskett. “I did a two and a half driving Plaskett to consider a tour own song, “Fashionable People” week tour in the West, which was successful. “The coolest thing that’s while singing along, karaoke style. an acoustic solo set. After this, I’m happened is that we haven’t had bad This lassez-faire approach of im- going to the Maritimes and will be shows in terms of attendance and provising onstage is carried into his doing a gig at the Horseshoe (in To- enthusiasm,” he said. “Some are a plans for the future. Hoping to get ronto) for four days in December.” bit more mellow than others, some started on his new record once he’s Due to constantly being on the are crazier but it’s been a long time calmed down a bit from the tour, his road, Plaskett noted that his fans’ since I’ve had a show and I’ve felt plans are still to be determined. reactions to the record are solely like a drag onstage.” “I’ve been living in the moment this based on his shows. Most of Plaskett’s performances year, I’m trying not to think ahead. “The songs are fun to play and the in Ontario have been in large the- It’s actually serving me well,” Plas- audiences are reacting well to them. aters, so his return to Starlight was kett concluded. stephanie truong GrAphicS EDitor Dragonette says ‘hello’ at Wax The final opener, Young Empires Their single “Let It Go”, which has emma baumann were a group of indie rockers whose been the most successful off Bodyp- corD ArtS sound resembled that of Vampire arts thus far was an obvious crowd Weekend and featured some elec- pleaser. Martina Sobara, whose Canadian electronic band Dragon- tronic influences. By the end of skillful vocals, eccentric moves on ette brought their North American their set, Young Empires had the stage, and friendly interaction with tour to Wax Nightclub in Kitchener audience raising their glasses and the crowd gave the show something last Tuesday night, delivering an up- stomping their feet. many electro-pop groups seem to beat show to a packed venue. When Dragonette finally took the lack— authenticity. The night began with three open- stage, they began with one of their It was easy to see how electronic ers, all of whom brought their own older hits, “I Get Around” a song DJ Martin Solveig could effortlessly unique sound and enlivened the about the rendézvous of a girl who is drop Sorbara’s vocals onto a beat crowd in preparation for the main promiscuous and proud of it. As the and create “Hello”, a single released event. song continued, the energy of the in 2010 that received worldwide Opening first was local band crowd increased noticeably — lights success. Dogbus. This spirited group of pop danced across the room, playing The killer show the band deliv- rockers seemed a bit disorganized at off the giant crystal chandelier sus- ered was a testament to the posi- points but made up for it with pure pended above the dance floor. tive progression Dragonette’s sound charm and enthusiasm. The band continued to sprinkle has made over the last couple years. Next up was Vancouver-based older tracks in with new songs off They appear to have truly come into Data Romance. The angelic vocals their latest album Bodyparts released their own as a group and be sure of of singer Amy Kirkpatrick — who last month. New material such as the direction they are taking. references Bjork as one of her main “Live in This City” and “My Work Is The results of this were certainly influences — combined with the Done” all had fans jumping, bump- tangible last Tuesday as they com- gritty, layered beats of instrumen- ing, grinding and grinning. This was manded the stage with confidence talist Ajay Bhattacharyya, blend- no small feat given that the crowd and poise and proved they’re likely ed together to create an amazing at this all ages event was an eclectic a band with many electro-pop hits sound and resulted in an impressive mix of diehard fans, tweens, twenty- still to come. performance. somethings and some older folks. THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 ARTS • 15 Arts bites The latest news in entertainment Flying solo at the rock show World-renowned pop-punk band Blink 182 has become an indepen- dent artist. The announcement was made in a tweet by guitarist and vo- calist Tom DeLonge. He has dubbed it “Blink 182’s very own indepen- dence day” over the social media COURTESY OF LAURIER MUSICAL THEATRE site. The band went on an “indefi nite hiatus” back in 2005, but got back together in 2009 and plated their fi rst show a ter the break at the 51st Big business meets niche art Grammy Awards. The Cord looks into how arts organizations can fi nd funding in a new, creative way. Break-ups lead to billions personify Samsung’s new campaign $500 to create the interactive event Six-time Grammy Award winner ALI CONNERTY slogan, “Pursue Your Passion.” on Sunday, which was more appeal- Taylor Swi t released her highly an- ARTS EDITOR “I’m very passionate “I’m very passionate about ex- ing than fi lling out a tentative grant. ticipated senior album, Red, this past Funding a small arts-focused orga- pression and artistic freedom and “[The grand prize] would be huge, Monday to eager fans worldwide. nization can be di fi cult. Costs incur about expression and creativity… and not necessarily for our production and for throw- Within hours o its midnight ap- for production, events, promotions things relating to only musical the- ing more events like the one we had pearance, the CD had topped the all- and theatre rentals, and when op- artistic freedom and atre,” McNeil explained about Sun- [Sunday]” said McNeil. “I really do genre iTunes charts. The sharp lyri- erating on a dime, it’s stressful at day’s event. think there is a demand for these cist and hopeless romantic’s album times. creativity,” Four workshops, including a types o events.” follows a fi ve-song rollout. However, there are ways to get dance session taught by Bernadette Concerns over the integrity o Though Swi t’s record has gotten around this. Government and uni- Gomes and an improvisation class the content that these small orga- mixed reviews, sales are expected versity grants are available, the most taught by Nick Carswell, both dedi- nizations produce a ter partnering to surpass one million copies by the accessible for the Laurier commu- cated LMT members, brought out with corporations are always pres- end o the week. Forget Platinum, nity being the Council for the Intel- over 20 people Sunday. An impres- ent in our minds as observers. Will This album is going RED. lectual and Cultural Development o —Liz McNeil, president o Laurier sive number considering the lack the corporations have an impact the Arts (CICDA). However, the ap- Musical Theatre o advertising LMT used on cam- on content once they are sponsors? Third time’s the charm plications are time consuming and pus. Other workshops included Will they use this content for pur- The trailer for Iron Man 3 has now sometimes have little return in re- option for non-profi t arts organiza- arts and cra ts and cake and cookie poses other than how we, or the or- been released and the fi lm will come gards to funding. tions: corporate sponsorship. decorating. ganization, think it should be used? out May 2013. Robert Downey Jr. is Laurier Musical Theatre (LMT) This past Sunday, LMT hosted a “It’s not something that we have Alternatives to direct funding, in- back as Tony Stark in a slightly new is an organization on campus that series o workshops from 12-5 p.m. done in the past,” she continued. cluding crowdsourcing.com, a web- role, more compassionate about is funded through CICDA grants in the Arts Building. With each one “My focus right now is to provide site dedicated to connecting mul- those around him than ever be- and Wilfrid Laurier University Stu- catering to the unifying theme “Ex- opportunities for the club that aren’t tiple individual donors and small fore. The third movie in the series dents’ Union special events funding. press Yourself,” the entire event centered on our production.” projects or organizations through a is bound to be action packed as the Liz McNeil, this year’s president, was part o a fi nal challenge in the With four top prizes o $1,500 creative online platform, are emerg- villain, Mandarin brings new chal- has gone beyond just these sources Samsung Mobiler competition run available to the winners o the Sam- ing, but these types o funding are lenges and threats. o funding and explored another by Campus Perks in an attempt to sung competition, LMT was given very insecure. –Jeremy Enns
OCTOBER 24: OCTOBER 25: OCTOBER 26 OCTOBER 28 What to Hey Ocean Starlight WAC Presents: Visual Playback Wintersleep with Elliot Brood ART-O-Matic: Art Meets New Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m., $14 Maxwell’s Music House, 8 p.m., $5 Starlight, 9 p.m., $25 Technologies Art Opening, Clay and Glass do in A-Team Comedy Night with Dave Comedy Night at the Princess City Wide Panic, Menage, The Short Museum Merheje Cinemas Films K-W Wilfs, 8 p.m., $2 9 p.m., $12 Maxwell’s Music House, 9 p.m., $5
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opinion Editor Devon butler Editorial [email protected] cyclists need to pay attention to road rules For those of us who bus, carpool, or drive, bicyclists can seem like a looming threat. Their lanes are small, their visibility can be difficult — especially in poor weather conditions — and most troublingly, many bike riders neglect their responsibility to follow basic road regulations. The implications of various vehicles sharing a road were investigated by the University of Waterloo in a study on collisions in Waterloo Region. The study re- vealed that 86 per cent of collisions involved cyclists riding on sidewalks and through cross walks. Other bike collisions are also the result of cyclists not signaling properly, and therefore, not communicat- ing to other vehicles what their intended moves are. Similar studies have also revealed that the majority of road accidents actually involve cyclists. With such overwhelming evidence of the threat of bike riders on the road, it is clear that safety is a serious concern. Projects like the Region of Waterloo’s Happy Cycling Campaign are welcomed, innovative ideas that are helping to educate cyclists about their responsibilities when sharing the road. The campaign’s primary stance is to educate cylists on their responsibilities while bike riding and inform- ing them on the major threats that their vehicles pose to their community. Since riding a bike does not re- quire the same commitment and investment as getting a driver’s license, many neglect the responsibilities that accompany bike riding. But with increased legislature surrounding helmet regulations and an attempt to shed light on the im- pacts of an increased number of cyclists, it is clear the government is shifting towards categorizing cyclists as vehicles. In this respect, they will be treated under similar regulations as motorcycles and other road vehicles. While an increased amount of cyclists is a positive change in society that has both health and environ- mental benefits, it is important for cyclists to realize that if they are riding on the road they are subject to the same rules and regulations as any other vehicle. And if they choose to stay on the sidewalk, they must under- stand that pedestrians always have the right of way. wade thompson vISuAl DIrEctor Fall reading days essential to students Student stress hinders our While many university students in Ontario, like those at Ryerson, get valuable time to rest and prepare for their fall-semester midterms, papers and finals, Lau- rier students are burdened by a crippling amount of ability to enjoy the season work with no end in sight. Similarly, post-secondary institutions like Sheridan College recognize the necessity of giving its students leaves me with fond memories. Sadly, a break. It seems that once again, Laurier is falling this memory is perhaps the most lost behind. of them all. Every year, the number of The WLU fall study days committee met last week Not only do our schedules trick-or-treaters declines drastically, to continue the debate on whether or not Laurier will and the number of sexy kittens and cops give its students a break during first semester. Unfor- become denser, but also, increases. tunately, the only thing that was clear was the fact that Surely their mothers would cover this will not be an option until at least 2014-15. our spirit and enthusi- them up in more than just a jacket if they With seemingly no developments on the horizon, it stephanie truong saw these costumes. leaves many students confused as to what the delay on GrAPHIcS EDItor asm for simple pleasures The spirit of Halloween is slowly be- such vital decision-making is. coming lost in today’s youth and it is While there is of course something to be said for dwindle. probably one of the more disappointing the university doing its diligence before making a big For as long as I can recall, autumn losses. decision like this, the process has been ongoing since has always been one of my favourite The costumes become more and more early last year and the question needs to be asked, how seasons. scandalous, the candy is replaced with much longer can the process drag on? No other season can compare to the alcohol and going home to enjoy your With so much attention being cast on the issue of beautiful colours that give every mun- candy harvest turns into you seeing ev- mental health, you would think the university would dane day a warm glow — not to mention erything you drank and ate that day face consider the increasing stresses that students are put all the crunchy leaves you get to step on down in the toilet or on the sidewalk. under and attempt to alleviate it. along the way. A night that held actions led merely During the winter semester students are given a The traditions that accompany this make time for these traditions because by the promise of candy has now been week to recuperate and prepare for the incoming de- glorious season are also great. Activi- we all seem to have better and more im- replaced with scarce amounts of fabric mands, yet they are not given the same consideration a ties like pumpkin and apple picking with portant things to do. called “costumes” and — terribly, terri- semester earlier. family and friends, preparing for your Not only do our schedules become bly misguided — actions inspired by al- Debates surrounding fall reading days somehow de- gluttonous Thanksgiving dinner, get- denser, but also our spirit and enthusi- cohol. valuing Orientation Week are essentially, a non-issue. ting your costumes ready for Halloween asm for simple pleasures dwindle. Surely it would be peculiar to see Starting classes towards the end of O-Week is not and just simply frolicking outside with Halloween, as it was for most chil- a group of 20-somethings walking a significant change, especially considering it could the cool crisp wind on your face are what dren, was my favourite part of autumn. through neighborhoods asking strang- mean those days will be made up by a slight break dur- define the season. Doesn’t everyone remember excitedly ers for candy, but it is disheartening to ing the busiest time of year for students. As many stu- These enjoyable memories I hold of making a costume and running around know that we will probably never enjoy dents are cramming, pulling all nighters and rapidly autumn however, have been incredibly your neighborhood in search of the best the simple enjoyments of autumn in the wearing thin, students at other universities are enjoy- difficult to recreate as of lately. This oth- candy like rabid animals? same way. ing their quick break. It is about time Laurier acknowl- erwise beautiful time is plagued with I’ll never forget those remarkable — We become busier people, making edges the need for students to have time off not in the misery that is mid-terms, essays and and potentially life threatening — sug- seemingly “important” life decisions, 2014, but as soon as possible. the stress that is synonymous with stu- ar highs followed by the most intense and that makes easy days like these feel -The Cord Editorial Board dent life. stomachaches. very distant. Students are bogged down every I’ll also never forget that awesome It is an inevitable fact, but we do un- These unsigned editorials are based off informal discussions year at this joyous time with copious house on my street that handed out Ar- fortunately change, similarly to the cycle and then agreed upon by the majority of The Cord’s editorial amounts of schoolwork that leaves us chie comics. of the seasons. board, including the Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor. The little to no time to enjoy this fleeting Though my mother forced me into Although we can always count on arguments made may reference any facts that have been made season. my winter coat because it was cold out, autumn to bring its familiar cool, crisp available through interviews, documents or other sources. The We anxiously try to make the grade or which consequently covered my fantas- breeze, richly coloured leaves and golden views presented do not necessarily reflect those of The Cord’s finish the paper; while the warm reds, tic costume, the anticipation and excite- sunlight, we are different people experi- volunteers, staff or WLUSP. oranges and yellows taunt us outside ment more than made up for it. encing these old familiarities each year. our window. I use the term fantastic loosely, as I We grow up, find different things that As we get older, we acquire many was Minnie Mouse for nearly 85 per cent interest us and develop “mature” tastes, The Cord is published by more responsibilities that need our at- of these childhood Halloweens. inadvertently leaving the pillow cases of Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. tention, and tending to these things But the best part was the end of the candy, jumping in the leaves and drink- Contact Emily Frost, WLUSP President and Publisher takes a toll on our leisure time. night, when we all ecstatically returned ing apple cider at the farm, behind. 75 University Ave.W, Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 It becomes increasingly difficult to home to enjoy our candy harvest, still THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 • 1 7
Opinion Editor Devon Butler OPINION [email protected] Ontario Ranger Program vital
earnings. simply not the case. The Steward- For many, the ORP provides youth ship program does not offer any of with their first summer jobs, not to these opportunities. mention the seclusion of the ORP Not only would it cater to a select often puts rangers outside their few areas, making a large percent- comfort zone which forces them to age of applicants ineligible, but an develop new social skills. integral aspect of the program is ALEx rEinhArt Dani Buckner, a nursing student lost. OPINION COLUMNIST at Laurentian University and a su- For many this is a coming of age pervisor for the Killarney Ontario experience. So why is the govern- On Sept. 27, the Ontario govern- Ranger Camp states that, “The skills ment proposing to slash this incred- ment announced its plan to elimi- rangers learn, such as punctual- ibly valuable program? In a short- nate the Ontario Ranger Program ity, respect, confidence, leadership sighted attempt to save $1.6 million (ORP). skills and how to work as a team, per year. For nearly 70 years, this program will benefit them in their future. Despite this, only two years ago has provided thousands of youth The confidence rangers acquire the government granted the ORP $6 with summer employment, and a is hugely valuable. Living without million to upgrade outdated facili- once in a lifetime experience. their parents in a safe and welcom- ties. The argument that the Ontario The closure of the ORP would ing environment empowers them to Ranger Program is an economic have a negative impact on the prov- get out of their comfort zone and be- drain is completely unfounded. ince, not only for the youth who come more independent.” The operating costs of this pro- would be denied this wonderful op- Ben North, a student at Wil- gram remain relatively little, as the portunity, but by extension, all On- frid Laurier University and ORP renovations have already been com- tarians. supervisor, reiterates Buckner’s pleted. To close the program after The ORP provides youth with the claims, stating that the educa- this investment would be an irre- opportunity to spend a summer in tional aspect of the ORP cannot be sponsible mismanagement of gov- Northern Ontario working for the underestimated. ernment property. Ministry of Natural Resources. The importance of the learning In a time of environmental con- They work five days a week and portion of the program, he states, cern, the ORP is not only facilitating have educational experiences, typi- introduced him to “the forest indus- programs that are beneficial to the cally related to environmental is- try, fire management and to histori- ecosystem, but creates environmen- sues. Projects are varied and include cal sites.” tal awareness to a new generation. stream rehabilitation, tending to The value of this education is also In a time of environmental and StEphAniE truong gRAPhICS EDITOR replanted trees and trail mainte- recognized by the Ministry of Edu- economic instability, the ORP pro- nance. cation, who recently allowed partic- vides a rare opportunity for youth to personally attest to the value of the the province; to cut it would not only In return for their hard work, stu- ipants the opportunity to gain high gain insight into managing Ontar- ORP. Sadly, it is now an oddity to be a loss for the youth, but for all dents are paid minimum wage and school co-op credit for their partici- io’s natural resources. see a program in which one’s family Ontarians. Due to the value of this have room and board deducted from pation in the program. This can have an impact on ca- connections, socio-economic back- program, I encourage you to con- their paychecks. Due to the typi- While the Ontario government reer choice, as many Rangers subse- ground or place of residence do not tact MPPs to voice your concern, or cally secluded locations of the ORP has suggested that a Stewardship quently pursue environmental stud- influence opportunity. The ORP is visit www.friendsoftheorp.com for camps, students typically leave ranger program would be an accept- ies or resource management. one of the last information. with the majority of their summer able replacement for the ORP, this is As a former ranger, I can completely fair opportunities left in [email protected] Being successful does not mean you are happy
happy. Unfortunately this is a bro- thing we need to achieve to be hap- that happiness leads to success, not biology. Actively trying to be happy ken formula. py. The success quickly becomes the the reverse. If you can make yourself releases the neurotransmitter dopa- The number of successes required norm, replaced by the stresses of the happy without success as a prereq- mine. In addition to being involved to get into university is astronomi- new goal we define as success. uisite, studies indicate you are more in pleasure, increased dopamine cal. You need to learn how to talk, We never get to the end goal be- likely to find success. Unlike suc- is correlated to an increase in goal read, write and behave to get good cause we’re constantly changing our cess, happiness has a state we can driven behaviour. It’s that simple; grades to get a job and earn money. idea of what success is. It’s not a all identify as a feeling, even if we’ve try to be happy, increase dopamine LEAh DEjong We’ve had so many successes, goal, but a moving target. only felt it for a few seconds. and naturally want to achieve your OPINION COLUMNIST so many accomplishments, that As soon as you get into university The best part is that happiness is goals. we should be overflowing with joy. you start worrying about grades. something we can all achieve; it’s a Clearly society has it wrong. Suc- Success leads to happiness. It’s the But we’re not; when people ask us As soon as you graduate, you need mindset, not a concrete thing to be cess does not lead to happiness but formula presented from a young age, how we’re doing the answer is rarely to worry about finding a job. There obtained. It’s dependent on whether rather, happiness leads to success. passed from parents to children who “happy”. So what’s stopping us? is always a next step. Yet there are you want it, not on past success. No longer do we need to be stuck soon adopt the mantra as their own. What helped evolution is the people who are happy, and these Happiness is a choice, a lens with clouds over our heads and No longer is success defined as same thing keeping us all miserable people have varying levels of suc- we can choose to view the world worry in our hearts. We just need to a nice house, a good job, a spouse or mediocre at best: adaption. cess behind them. Their method is through. The brain works roughly 20 wake up every day deciding that it’s and 2.4 children; success is what- Although the achieved success simple, reverse the formula. per cent more efficiently when it’s going to be an awesome day; with ever you want it to be and when you may be exciting for a moment, we Society needs to change the com- ‘happy’ compared to any other state. that mindset, success will follow. get what you’re striving for, you’ll be immediately look towards the next munal thought process and realize This is the result of simple [email protected] Letters to the Editor Campus line ups shorter disciplined and critical inquiry. The planning involves both academ- co-ordinated by Senate. It is be- at library ic and resource allocation decisions. The IPRM and the Senate ing co-ordinated by the senior ad- Dear Editor, 2. The principal bearers of the uni- (See the university IPRM website.) 9. The IPRM was NOT undertaken ministration assisted by American The Cord had a great article on cof- versity’s academic mission are the by Senate. It was undertaken by the consultants. fee lineups on campus on Octo- faculty. 7. According to the Wilfrid Laurier president. ber 17, 2012, which mentioned that University Act, which establishes Conclusion some coffee shops on campus have 3. The principal organizational ex- WLU as a legal entity and sets out its 10. The IPRM is NOT to be consid- 13. The IPRM usurps the role of up to 20-minute waits before people pression of faculty self-government structure of governance, the Senate ered by Senate, simply approved Senate, and thereby the faculty, in get their dose of caffeine. is the body known as the Senate, or has the power to “undertake, con- (rubber-stamped). When faculty university academic planning and Have you considered The Second simply Senate. sider and co-ordinate long-range strenuously objected, the vote to resource allocation. It is therefore il- Cup in the library, though? academic planning” (19(i)) and to approve the IPRM’s mandate was legitimate, and should be rejected. I’m usually served right away, or 4. On Senate are represented all “consider and recommend to the postponed from the Senate meeting at most within a minute or two if I’m the constituencies that bear on the Board of Governors policies con- of Oct. 16 to that of Nov. 26 and the Coda caught in the rush between class- academic function of the univer- cerning the internal allocation or president permitted a “discussion” When the IPRM process was be- es. Check it out. sity, but faculty form a majority use of University resources” (19(j)), in the October meeting. The IPRM is gun, you the students were to be ex- –Michael Steeleworthy, Govern- both on Senate as a whole and on its “which would include recommenda- to be considered by the non-Senate cluded entirely. Now you have token ment information librarian and cof- committees. tions to modify or terminate an aca- derived Planning Task Force (PTF) representation. fee fiend. Laurier Library, Waterloo demic unit” (university website). and its three constituent commit- -Peter Eglin Campus 5. Faculty are elected to the Senate tees. Senate gets to express its opin- professor of sociology and its committees. 8. Because both academic planning ion at the end of the process before The university, the Senate and resource allocation are properly the Board of Governors decides. and the IPRM: 13 Theses Planning and the Senate done by Senate, it has an Academic (See the IPRM website.) Letter policy The University and the Senate 6. The IPRM (Integrated Planning Planning Committee and a Finance Letters must not exceed 250 words. In- 1. What makes the university dis- and Resource Management) is, ac- Committee. That’s what they are 11. The PTF is NOT composed of a clude your full name and telephone num- tinctive is that it is an academic in- cording to its proponents, a plan- there for. Senate nevertheless rec- majority of elected faculty. Elected ber. Letters must be received by 12:00 stitution. It’s why universities ex- ning process. It will end up deciding ognizes that the final decisions on faculty comprise 30 per cent of its p.m. noon Monday via e-mail to letters@ ist, to do the academic work of re- which of the university’s academic resource allocation (the money de- membership. thecord.ca. The Cord reserves the right to search and teaching in pursuit of programs are to be enhanced, which cisions) are made by the Board of edit for length and clarity or to reject any truth through free, independent, maintained and which phased out. Governors. 12. The IPRM is NOT being letter. 18 • OPINION THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 Rape prevention needed
giving me such advice. Teaching precautions about Some people will rape avoiding rape isn’t about ‘who’s responsible’ in a moral sense, it’s regardless o how much about protecting yoursel from harm. or little society tolerates Advising a woman on how to JAMES POPKIE avoid rape isn’t alleviating the rap- OPINION COLUMNIST it. ist o blame; just as advising hom- eowners on tips to burglar-proo There has been a recent campaign their home isn’t alleviating the about raising awareness on rape, burglar o blame. which focuses on criticizing rape- I understand there is a problem prevention tips. with rape victims being blamed The campaign’s message claims as i they ‘had it coming,’ but that that it is not the victim who needs doesn’t negate the necessity for to change their ways, but the rapist. problems, but the truth remains, the rape prevention measures. Their subtext is that all rape pre- only society in which “education” This movement has a mindset vention tips blame the rape victim can actually change all minds is a where emotion trumps logic and and thus, should not be dissemi- totalitarian society. proving an ideological point be- nated. Short o that, in some circum- comes more important than wom- This movement tends to focus on stances, force and legal punishment en’s safety. the notion that the problem is with will be needed. I people want to combat the tol- the tolerance o rape in society, and Even though the majority o erance o rape, that is an admirable can be easily solved by educating sexual assaults are carried out by goal, but they shouldn’t do it at the people. people familiar with the woman expense o attacking and tarnish- They seem to believe that rapists they abuse, assaults by strang- ing safety precautions. can be stopped i they are simply ers do happen. I’ve seen many re- Furthermore, educational cam- reached through education. While ports o such assaults on the streets paigns that target rape culture may some could be stopped this way, the o student neighborhoods sur- possibly decrease rape rates but truth is, this approach will not work rounding WLU over the past fi ve they won’t stop it altogether. The for everyone. years. problem with using education as The obsession with re-educa- In some cities and neighbor- the sole approach is that it ignores tion ignores that sort o Clockwork hoods, these sorts o assaults are human nature. Orange- style brainwashing or So- even more common, and some- It ignores the reality that there viet-style totalitarianism; there times I feel like the people who dis- has historically, always been mur- is no way to “re-program” certain miss assaults by strangers as a sta- derers and thieves, just as there people. tistically irrelevant aberration have have been rapists. Some people are just psycho- never had to live in a dangerous It is unfortunate, but unless we paths. Some people will rape re- neighborhood. are able to form a totalitarian so- gardless o how much or little soci- I I wore the wrong coloured ciety that can thoroughly monitor ety tolerates it. shirt in a gang neighborhood and everyone or control human nature Rapists will never listen to any got shot, would it be my fault? No, it will always be a part o soci- number o posters on university on a moral level, it would be the ety. walls or infomercials on television. gang member’s fault, and they are O course we shouldn’t blame In many cases the only way to stop the one who would deserve the women as ‘having it coming,’ and them is through force, whether by punishment. there are still problems in society the law or a citizen standing up But, i someone advised me it with the prevalence o rape culture. against them. wasn’t a good idea to wear this co- But advising women to take pre- The idea that some people must lour, would I argue that they’re cautions in order to avoid rape isn’t CRISTINA RUCCHETTA LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER be stopped through force is con- blaming me and not the gang victim blaming; it’s just common Columnist James Popkie argues that not all prentative measures trary to the ultra-liberal worldview members? sense. should be dismissed as sexist or “victim blaming.” in which education can solve all Rather, I would thank them for [email protected] Free speech threatened The freedom to express oneself is a basic human right regardless of however o ensive a claim may seem to some
and pointless means o expression to expression hostage to the reaction and a sense o controversy. o people who might be violent be- While freedom o expression is cause o it. a guaranteed right in most modern Though there have been some liberal democracies, the current era truly savage protests against the has seen that right eroded. United States like lynching, Bush BRAD KLEINSTUBER Jones ought to have a right to burn efi gies and burning fl ags and Con- OPINION COLUMNIST and scream; that’s the essential na- stitutions, there are no major coun- ture o human rights. ter-protests that led to the kind o Limiting free speech for the sake destruction and even death, that the Not long ago, U.S. pastor Terry Jones o immediate safety is a doomed world experience ater Jones’ ac- was turned away from the Canadian proposition. The government can’t tions. border. Jones gained worldwide in- even keep drugs out o prisons, let Generally speaking, when North famy in 2010 for publicly burning alone stop stupid people from say- America is criticized, people don’t the Qur’an and his actions fuelled ing stupid things. die. When Islam is blasphemed, worldwide protests, counter-pro- Even i there were moral ground protests ensure. tests and imitators. in limiting the speech o Jones and A limit on free speech would like- Jones’ actions are comparable to others like him, it would be impos- ly restrict anti-Islamic speech, but the anti-Islam fi lm The Innocence o sible to monitor. not anti-American. Muslims, which similarly provoked In the age o YouTube, national Despite this, there are those who global anti-American sentiment. governments can do almost nothing would still support the restriction o Both were shocking pieces con- to limit expression. The Innocence free speech for the safety o troops demned by the American govern- o Muslims received essentially no or civilians. ment as they sparked deadly pro- media attention prior to the protests But when you advocate for re- tests. Yet, despite their ignorance, it sparked. strictions on armed speech, you are both should be allowed. From the Klu Klux Klan to Neo- advocating for the use o force and It could be argued these incidents Nazis to anti-Muslims and Muslim coercion. were part o a larger agenda, either extremists: it’s clear that no mea- I Jones insisted on continuing purposeful attention-seeking or a sure o government control can ever his protest in spite o any new laws, conspiracy-style plot by Americans, keep hateful opinions confi ned. armed police would physically re- Zionists or both. However, this argument from strain and stop him. The Qur’an burning and The In- practicality is not where we should Physical violence is only a solu- nocence o Muslims, are actually focus. tion for those who limit the right to political and religious expression, Jones is a speaker, and no matter speech.There should be no apolo- which makes the issue even more how ofensive or downright dumb gies for human rights. serious. his ideas are, he has a basic right to The best thing we can do is set Canada rejecting Jones sends a expression; it’s in our constitution an example for regimes that respect clear message: approved opinions and our consciousness. human dignity, essential rights and only, for he is not an immediate There’s a relevant counter-argu- personal property. danger to anyone’s safety. ment in the fact that protests like I that means we need to let the He’s got, at best, a simplistic these do seem to engender violence. foolish speak, so be it. opinion o Islam paired with cruel However, we can’t hold the right [email protected] THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 • 19
Sports Editor Shelby Blackley SportS [email protected] Hawks finish sixth
SHAYNE MCKAY STAFF WRITER With the post-season quickly ap- proaching, the Wilfrid Laurier Gold- LILY SHUI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY en Hawks men’s soccer team had a Laurier’s women’s soccer team successfully captured the OUA West division over the weekend. They get a bye to the quarterfinal. rocky finish to their regular season, losing 2-0 to the Guelph Gryphons on Saturday and 2-0 to the York Li- ons Sunday in what were pivotal Women’s soccer tops division games to secure home field advan- tage for the playoffs. ASHLEY DENUZZO sets us up well if we win that game claim back their throne. captured second place and the sec- Although the Hawks managed STAFF WRITER to play the second seed on the other “Hopefully we’ll get players back ond bye in the OUA West. to hold their own in the first half side.” from injuries,” McLean said about Preparing for their post-season, against Guelph, they just couldn’t Silencing those who claimed their The Hawks get an automatic bye the upcoming playoff run. “We’ve Laurier will be training all week and keep the Gryphon offence at bay, as season to be a rebuilding one, the to the quarterfinals and will play been decimated with injuries.” begin planning for their first playoff they managed to pull ahead with a Wilfrid Laurier women’s soccer their first post-season game next In the absence of major players, competitor. goal in the 52nd minute while Lau- team are not only surpassing expec- Sunday at home at 1 p.m. Laurier’s Brown has assumed a key leader- In the OUA East division stands rier struggled to find the net. A pen- tations, but are also rewriting them. first opponent is yet to be deter- ship role on the squad. Brown closed the undefeated Ottawa Gee-Gees alty kick in the 90th minute off a Last weekend, the purple and gold mined, but it’ll be the lowest seed of out the season with 15 goals— the as well as the second place Queen’s handball would seal the game on a finished off their Ontario University the remaining teams most in the OUA. Gaels, who have 44 and 36 points bitter note. Athletics (OUA) regular season with “I think it’s an achievement just to Brown would also be the only respectively. Coach Mario Halapir knew ex- a 1-1 tie against Guelph Gryphons get there,” said Laurier striker Em- goal scorer in Sunday’s match. She Ottawa has been ranked No. 1 in actly what his intentions were going and a 1-0 win over the York Lions. ily Brown. “There’s a lot of pressure capitalized on a fumble from York’s the Canadian Interuniversity Sport into the game. The weekend’s results bring the [now] on us.” Sarah Fiorini and ended what could (CIS) top ten list for the past four “To get three points,” he said Hawks to a record of 11-2-3, earning Last year, the Golden Hawks have been another tie. weeks and has yet to be conquered. bluntly. “This game was a pivotal them first seed in the OUA West di- hosted the OUA Final Four, losing to “They came out fighting,” Brown However, as history so often point for the playoff situation and vision going into the playoffs. Queen’s in the championship game said, considering York’s intensity. tells us, the playoffs can be quite we had an opportunity this weekend “We’re guaranteed top place,” in a heartbreaking 1-0, falling 5-3 in “But we handled them accordingly unforgiving. to get home field advantage. said head coach Barry McLean af- penalty kicks after 120 minutes of and got the win we needed.” Now entering a position almost “Today we needed three points ter Sunday’s victory over the Lions. scoreless soccer. York currently stands third in identical to the 2011 season, the and that’s the only thing we could “We [now] have a home field advan- Now, for the third-straight year, the OUA West, six points behind Hawks appear to be a huge contend- ask the players to get.” tage through the quarterfinals and it the Hawks have another chance to the first-place Hawks. Western er for the post-season. Despite solidifying a position in the playoffs, injuries have plagued the team this season. “Injuries are for every team in the league, we can’t use that as an ex- cuse,” said Halapir. “We were obvi- ously hampered today missing our key ingredients in the midfield with two central players and it was aw- fully missed today.” To add insult to the Hawks’ al- ready plentiful injuries, starting goalkeeper Brett Harrington left the game following the first goal but Halapir is confident this will not be a major problem. “Evan [Phillips] has done a tre- mendous job” he said of the backup ’keeper. “He’s got courage, a great attitude and you just hope he can improve on these as the years go on and that’s our main aim with him.” Halapir knows there are some definite improvements that need to be made if they hope to go far in the post-season. 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SHELBY BLACKLEY the kick and I made a mistake of SPORTS EDITOR that.” Jeffries highlighted the constant Fate has given the Wilfrid Laurier mistakes of his team. Golden Hawks one more chance. “We had a chance to make some Despite losing five of their eight plays and we didn’t. Then we’d make regular season games, being shut a big play then snap it over the quar- out twice in the same season for the terback’s head 20 yards. Or we’d first time in history and being out- make a big play and then get sacked. scored by the opposition 229-109, We can’t do that.” the Hawks managed to sneak into However, regardless of their per- the playoffs as the sixth and final formance to end off the year, players seed. on the Hawks’ squad did manage to With help from last week’s rival, make the record books. Fifth-year the Western Mustangs, Laurier was linebacker Drew Galpin cracked the able to barely scrape into the final Laurier top five all-time tackles and spot after the Mustangs defeated the finished first among the OUA with Ottawa Gee-Gees on a last-second 59 tackles. field goal. Pfeffer finished fourth among A Gee-Gees win plus an unex- Laurier’s all-time punting records pected Waterloo Warriors win— a with 72 for 2,499 yards, which also 48-29 victory over the fifth-place lands him fourth in the OUA. Windsor Lancers— would have In the first matchup between Lau- knocked the Hawks out of playoff rier and Queen’s this season, the contention. Hawks fell in their home opener And now, with the third-place 42-16 following a 19-0 defeat to the Queen’s Gaels waiting patiently for hands of the Toronto Varsity Blues. their sixth-place opponent to arrive “It’s a team that we were very Saturday afternoon, Laurier focus- competitive with for 28 minutes es on the common errors that have when they came down here,” Jeffries haunted them all season. said of Queen’s. “In all likelihood “We just, somehow, need to find there might be some bad conditions a way to move the football and gen- down there. We could have lots of erate some offence. If we don’t do muck and slop so it’s going to come that, it’s just too hard. For heaven’s down to what it usually does, and sakes,” head coach Gary Jeffries said that’s mistakes.” Saturday afternoon after the No. 1 Pfeffer shared Jeffries’ senti- McMaster Marauders defeated the ments, saying that the Hawks could Hawks 43-0. stay with the Gaels if the mentality The Hawks were unable to gener- is right. ate any offence against Mac, with “All you gotta do is think the team only 10 first downs and 121 total is like any other team,” he said. “You yards. Red-shirt freshman James can’t really think that they’re better Fracas had seven completions on 14 or bigger or stronger than you are attempts for 94 yards after coming because when you do that you just on in relief of Travis Eman. get intimidated and that’s what’s go- “We definitely moved the ball; we ing to make you make mistakes in just need to remove a lot of the mis- the game.” KATE TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER takes that we have as a team and I This week, the focus in practice McMaster backup quarterback Marshall Ferguson scores a one-yard touchdown in saturday’s game. think moving from this game, we was fixing the mistakes that have take a lot from it,” Fracas said. cost Laurier the majority of their might score two.” get into playoffs, it’s any given Sat- now,” he said. “This is week nine. I Laurier’s only tangible opportuni- games, including their devastat- Now, the focus is on keeping the urday so you just come out on Satur- think if we just come out and play ty for points came on a field goal at- ing loss against Western a week motivation and effort in the players day and play the best you can.” hard and play fast we can take these tempt from second-year kicker Ron- ago where the Hawks saw their before they make the trek to Kings- Anthony also stressed that the guys for sure.” nie Pfeffer, who missed just wide to early lead erased by 56 unanswered ton on Saturday for a 1 p.m. quarter- characterization of a “young Laurier Quarterback Steven Fantham will the left. points. final start. team” shouldn’t hinder their efforts return to the lineup after being side- “I gotta keep my head down,” “We’ve got to drive together. And “Playoff season is a brand new in the upcoming game. lined with concussion symptoms. Pfeffer said of his attempt. “Last move the football down,” Jeffries season,” team captain and fourth- “We were young during train- It’s likely he will start, according to game I brought my head up before said. “And if we ever score one, we year Alex Anthony said. “Once you ing camp, but everyone’s been here Jeffries. Women’s hockey 5-1-0 despite inconsistency
SHELBY BLACKLEY that doesn’t fit with us,” he said. “I SPORTS EDITOR still think there’s a few players that aren’t paying attention to the struc- Something’s missing. ture that’s in our program.” Stepping into Waterloo Recre- After opening their season with ational Complex Thursday night, a 7-2 loss to the hands of the West- there was no doubt there was a ern Mustangs— the same team they game being played. It was the same faced in the OUA final last year— atmosphere and the purple and gold the Hawks were forced to rebound were still skating feverishly from against the Windsor Lancers the fol- one end of the ice to the other. They lowing night. even won their fourth straight game. They delivered with an easy 2-0 But it just wasn’t the same as that victory. But the same adversity they Laurier Golden Hawks team that faced that night came back to haunt dominated the Ontario University them when they let the Lions crawl Athletics (OUA) league merely a back to tie their home opener. year ago. “Our team’s psyche is not good “It’s not quite us yet,” women’s when we face diversity like the first hockey head coach Rick Osborne game against Western,” Osborne said. “The new players, a couple of said. “It was like, ‘oh my god it’s the them are doing absolutely great. end of the world.’” And there’s a couple of rookies that Osborne said that his team will are learning on the job.” have to be a lot tougher, finishing The Hawks defeated the visiting plays not getting stuck with three York Lions Thursday 3-2 in a shoot- players on the back check. out, where veteran Candice Styles Friday night, the Hawks found beat Lions netminder Megan Lee. their niche when they dominated After having a two-goal lead, the the UOIT Ridgebacks 4-0. Thunder Hawks allowed the Lions to come recorded her second shutout of the back in the last seven minutes, lead- season within six games. ing to a tight overtime period that They will now travel up the street featured the styles of Lee versus to play the Waterloo Warriors at Laurier starter Erika Thunder. Columbia Ice Field Arena Friday at Thunder stopped 32 of 34 shots 7:30 p.m. she faced, plus all three shots during And as Laurier moves forward to the shootout. try to repeat last year’s record and And although Thunder was able capture their ninth OUA champi- to hold the Hawks within the grasp onship in ten years, Osborne’s fo- of another win, Osborne critiqued cus will be to get this team back to the structure of his team. where it should be. WADE THOMPSON VISUAL DIRECTOR “I would say we have two or three “It’s not the Golden Hawks yet. York Lions’ goaltender Megan Lee is unable to stop Laurier’s first goal of thursday night’s 3-2 victory. players playing pond hockey and But it will be.”