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2 News 4 Opinion 6 International 7 StudentLife 8 Features lOSports 12 Entertainment 15Arts 16 Classifieds WLU closes Paragon deal

Sarah Schiefer The overall concern seemed

to be the maintenance of the

Laurier's next step in solving its Park's unique architectural

shortage of student residence structure once Laurier takes

took space place this past over, a concern which was met

Monday, June 1 as the purchase with assurances from both

of nearby Paragon Park was McMurray and Belanger that

finalized. there are no immediate plans to

The acquisition of this valu- change the structure of the

able property nestled between Park's buildings.

Albert and Lester St. brings with The intentions seem to be

towards it about 240 spaces for students leaning making this

in residences ranging from complex housing for graduate,

townhouses and international

maisonettes, to and senior stu- This is and a one, two a dents, plan

three-bedroom which seemed

beautiful to apartments. appease

Laurier in those residents

to most concerned fact had an place

opportunity to with the well live. This purchase this being of the

same property community CHERRY

is of in 1988 but did my atmosphere

not feel the Paragon Park. home. CHRISTINE This will be enrollment at new

the school to Laurier as at apartment in Paragon Park want it to come down to taking ing Laurier students sign new

would to where the time, the university with three of but if need leases and have grow a point present along generations legal action, we to, hopes to an

such offers no such for senior housing would be neces- housing her a we family, son and daughter will." exclusively Laurier housing students. for students, a decision and their children well has taken much 2000. sary as says, Laurier care complex by June

which them Emotions at the information has definitely cost "If I have to become a student in making the transition from The tenant's desire to remain

in session from under- the long run. ranged living in Paragon Park is under-

to A recent information meeting standing to outrage at having standable.

leave. and his If I have to become a sur- led by Dean of Students David Wayne Campbell It is a quiet community

both alumni live in rounded trees and lush McMurray, Director of Housing wife, ofWLU, by large

Park and he about student I will. Mike well cur- Belanger as as Paragon says again, gardens.

his to "I'm atmosphere rent Paragon Park tenant, having move, disap- The community

Skidmore This is a beautiful place as is for senior students Professor James was pointed. again, [to remain a resident of public to student housing perfect

to live. This differ from held in Centre is home," an as tenants whose lifestyle the Paul Martin my Paragon Park] I will." easy possible on may

which seemed be that student. for the residents of the Park. attitude to These sorts of comments offering higher leniency on rent of a first-year

The held in shared by most of the crowd. followed with the first month Rent will be more than living meeting was an were up questions payments during

there were but less However, some about what if res- of transition and the ten- in dorm-style residence attempt to answer any concerns would happen giving about the there is have who felt more heated not leave the end ants to find than in Bricker; and questions they may idents did by over a year new living

Barth, one of no doubt there will be numerous had about their leases, rent situation. Shirley of June 2000 to which Belanger housing.

the senior citizens who rents an allow- the Park in "We means The school is now only applicants. changes or general. answered, by no

Schlegel Centre turns ceremonial sod

rials and senior administrators from various Kristina Spence for Entrepreneurial Studies.

The entire Dallas-based Schlegel family, faculties.

and President Robert Rosehart explained that The shone 28 Robert, Myrna, children grandchildren, sun brightly on Saturday, May as attendance for the festivities. the activities "a ceremonial to celebrate the were in mornings were, an intimate group gathered offi- start for this Also were several university project." ceremonial sod-turning for the Schlegel Centre present Following the luncheon held in the

Solarium, a proposed model for the Schlegel Centre was revealed. CHERRY The model has been circulated around

months and campus for the past couple of is now what Rosehart deems, "a refined, mixed CHRISTINE—- version." "Millennium Projects," currently in the works "The project will be done in conjunction

at Laurier. with the rebuilding of the library," Rosehart

The other four are the library renovations, added. "And we've conceptualized a building addition the Athletic an to Peters Building, without taking away any parking."

and a new Laurier Actual construction for the Centre will not Complex improvements

until Campus Care Centre. PHOTO commence next spring. However, it is Funding for these projects will be sought hoped that the building will be completed in from the and the 2001. government, corporations

laurier The Centre is five community. COURTESY Schlegel one of 3• ~4 News 2 Election rundo-w-n A super glut of party propaganda KrusnNA SPENCE was 52,881 in 1996, and the region's tion and enforcement of strong envi­ Toronto, ON. The NDP will reverse the Harris tax main indtistries are in the manufac­ ronmenta.lthealth standards. Tel: {416) 327-4300 cut for the wealthy few who benefit After four years of political contro­ turing, educational service, and http://www.MikeHarrisPC.com/ only those individuals with taxable versy, Ontario elects a new govern­ retail trade sectors. For more information: incomes over $80,000. We will put ment tomorrow. Judy Greenwood-Spoors The liberals the money back into health care, Polls predict either a landslide The Green Party Green Party Health Critic education and our communities. Conservative win or a neck-and­ 222 Huntingdon Crescent, Sean Strickland has been the We will put these dollars into a neck battle between the liberals and Here is what Judy Greenwood~ Waterloo, ON, N2L 4P9 Executive Director of the Food Bank do-able set of Commitments to work­ Conservatives. Speers has to say about the election: 519-886-2759 or 519-746-3484 of Waterloo Region for the past nine ing families. The NDP will keep these This campaign has been marked It was at the suggestion of Dr. [email protected] years. He sits on the Board of commitments without raising the David Suzuki, (no short-sighted www.greenparty.on.ca. Governors of Grand River Hospital deficit a single cent. Canadian), that I became involved in and Wilfrid Laurier University. Mr. Here is where the money-$1.5 the Green Party. a suggestion for The Progressive Conservatives Strickland was also elected a which I am very grateful. The long­ Waterloo District School Board NEW DEMOCRATS: term, holistic, view that the Green Elisabeth Witmer is a secondary Trustee and serves as Regional PROGRESSIVE Party holds is very much in keeping school teacher turned politician. Councillor for the Regional CONSERVATIVES: •Roll back the 30% with my personal and professional She first ran for provincial office Municipality of Waterloo. He wor­ tax cut. philosophy. in 1987. when she was defeated, but rked with Dalton McGuinty to suc­ •Cut taxes Locally, I have been an advocate subsequently was elected in 1990 cessfully implement "The Good •Target abuse of the •Increase health care of improved health-care, education, and 1995. Samaritan Act." and education and environmental policy and I am She also served as a trustee for system by well-known within municipal, the Waterloo Board of Education for From the liberal Site: squeegie kids, young funding. provincial, and federal political cir­ 10 years. cles, as well as in the media through In government this past term she Here's what we will do to make cer­ offenders, regular columns and occasional tele­ has held the positions of Minister of tain Ontario works for all of us, not welfare recipients, vision and radio interviews. Labour and Minister of Health, and just for the next five or ten years, but by above average mud-slinging by I am pleased to have joined the sat on the Cabinet committee on pri­ right through the year 2020. and teachers. the parties, corresponding to an Green Party for the upcoming vatisation. Oear enforceable standards for •balance the budget. ever-increasing focus on the leaders. provincial election and look forward health care you can count on. The and resulting in greater disenfran­ to helping bring the Green Party's best education: lower class sizes in billion - will go: chisement of the citizenry. platform to the limelight. early grades, high standards for edu­ Stop the move to American-style, Such things we eschew. In addition to my academic, pro­ cators, and affordable universities for-profit health care and home care. Hence, in support of enlightened fessional and community activities, I and colleges. Cost: $250 million. balloting, The Cord proudly presents was a Waterloo City and Regional LIBERALS: Tough new laws and enforce­ Guarantee a.<>sessment by you with this handy-dandy guide to candidate in the 1997 municipal • Increase health care ment to protect our environment. Registered Nurses of all emergency voting in Ontario and the riding of election, earning over 3,500 votes. A responsible fiscal plan immedi­ cases within 15 minutes of an:ival in Kitchener-Waterloo. and education ate investment in health care and hospital as part of a Patients' Bill of In summary. the three main par­ Local Platform funding. edur.ation, a balanced budget, and Rights that requires accountable, ties' advertised priorities are as fol­ •Balance the budget. then tax cuts as the economy grows. safe and adequately staffed health lows. in the order presented: Shortsighted impact of downsizing of It's a plan based on what I've care, so lives are no longer at risk. acute-care and chronic care bed<> •Cut taxes and pay heard as I've travelled the province Cost: $375 million. NEW DEMOCRATS: and inadequate fimding for home­ down the debt. listening to people. A healthy, clean Cut university and college tuition •Roll back the 30% tax cut. care services. Ontario can prosper. A well-educat­ fees 10%. Put money back into our •Increase health care and education Need for improved legislation ed Ontario can compete. A fiscally children's education. Repeal Bill160, funding. and standard<> of professional care responsible Ontario can create and keep community schools open, pro­ provided in for-profit long-term care maintain jobs. tect early learning (Junior UBERALS: settings. Return of the public health Blueprint means ... That adds up to a high quality of Kindergarten and Early Childhood •Increase health care and education unit to provincial responsibility and The creation of 825,000 new jobs life, not just for the next five or ten Education), and adequately support funding. fimding from municipalities. in five years; years,' but right through the year special needs education. Cost: $540 •B t ce the budget. Placement of Reg.N. and R.P.N.s A 20% cut in Ontario's income tax 2020. million •Cut taxes and pay down the debt. within all schools with the mandate rate; Restore real rent control, build to teach health and be first contact A 20% cut in Ontario's portion of (signed) affordable housing, and help the PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVES: for the students regarding health residential property taxes; Dalton McGuinty homeless rebuild their lives by •Cut taxes issues. A guaranteed 20% increase in enhancing shelter allowances and •Target abuse of the system by Placement of cigarettes, and health care fimding; Campaign Headquarters creating supportive housing as rec­ squeegie kids, young offenders. tobacco products in liquor and beer Higher quality education with 25 King Street South ommended in the Homelessness welfare recipients, and teachers. stores only -improved local trans­ increased classroom fimding and a Waterloo, ON N2J 1 G4 Action Task Force. Cost: $250 mil­ b • Balance the budget. portation through expansion of pub­ Charter of Rights, and Phone: 519-747-3338 lion. a lic transit with incorporation of light Responsibilities for students. teach­ Fax: 519-747-9206 Restore the worker protection In Kitchener-Waterloo, the candi­ rapid transit, widening of Highway 7 ers and parents; laws eliminated by the Harris dates are Richard Beecroft (Natural with controlled acces&'barrier while Putting welfare recipients back The New Democrats Government to put the priority on Law). Helmut Braun (Independent), developing light rapid transit service on track to jobs and a better future family-supporting jobs, not corpo­ Elizabeth Witmer (Progressive to Cambridge, Guelph, and Toronto by removing barriers to work such Ted Martin is a University of rate profits. Cost: $0 Conservative), Judy Greenwood­ Prevention, monitoring, and effective as drug addiction and illiteracy; Waterloo English and Mathematics Get tough on polluters. Ensure Speers (Green Party). Ted Martin solutions for identified toxic waste A $20 billion SuperBuild Growth graduate and former Computer our children's health by making (New Democrat). Lou Reitzel (Family sites in the region Fund to develop the leading edge Programmer/Systems analyst. He is Ontario a leader in tough environ­ Coalition), and Sean Strickland The Green Party's recognition infrastructure we will need for involved in the Mennonite Church, mental standards and enforcement. (Uberal). that the three deficits (fiscal, social growth and jobs in the future; and, used to coach soccer and hockey, Implement the Ontario Oean Air and environmental) must be seen in A $2 billion down payment on and says that he is a "former mem­ Alliance's pollution reduction targets Description of Riding one light with an emphasis on long­ debt reduction to build on our tax­ ber. optimists club." He was defeated to fight smog. Cost: $50 million. term and sustainable solutions, is a payer protection and balanced in the 1997 federal election for this Kitchener-Waterloo is composed message worth bringing to the budget commitments. riding, when he ran for the NDP. Campaign Headquarters of the former provincial ridings of Ontario electorate. Presently, Mr. Martin is a trustee for 669 Behnont Ave. W., Waterloo North (75%), Kitchener­ I am committed to working For more information: the Waterloo Region District School Kitchener, ON, N2M 1N8 Wilmot (3%), and Kitchener (35%). towards sharing this message, and Tel: {519) 725-3477 Board and runs his own computer Tel: {519) 725-4888 The total population of the region my personal expertise, in the hopes Queen's Parklforonto Address: communications services firm. Fax: {519) 741-0275 is 102,643 at last census. of improving the quality of life for all lOth Floor, Hepburn Block, 80 Web: http://www.ndp.org/electted­ The average household income Ontarions through improved legisla- Grosvenor, From the NDP site: martinl Cord News: Y3K compliant • News 3 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 The Cord Weekly

BoG: Budget, Professors and Y2K

Krishna Spence do under the circumstances,"

Rosehart said.

Budget '99, the need to hire new After some discussion of minor

and the details in the professors development of budget, the conversa-

and tion turned back the computer usage protocol com- to topic of hiring

pliance issuas were hot topics at the new professors.

of Governors Board meeting on "Many other universities, includ-

Tuesday, April 27. ing the University of Toronto, have

While on and announced munching muffins major hiring processes.

sipping tea, the Board congratulated The external perceptions of teaching

Union will the Students' representatives quality go down...unless we start

and for planning supervising a suc- addressing the Wring of professors,"

non-violent end-of Governor cessful, year Terry Copp said.

Other party. members of Board

Robert also with President Rosehart appeared to agree Copp's con-

invited all members to attend the cern for maintaining the quality of

Convocation to hear Laurier's staff Spring speeches teaching but no sug-

from Pamela Wailen on Friday and gestions were offered to alleviate the

Marnie Mcßean on Saturday. Both problem.

and few As keynote speakers a other conversations moved from

will notable guests receive hon- bursaries, back to tuition, and then

to class sizes. Rosehart ourary degrees. defended the

the Moving onto budget concerns, budget based on school's current

Rosehart reminded the Board that deficit position.

"We will talk Laurier 'limited' themselves to an start to seriously MARTYN

cent increase when the about the fund if eight per Capital we get some

government permitted them to outside funding. We need to put LUKE

cent term on this," impose a ten per increase. This some long perspective document from the University of through implementation." purchased.

however, the is Rosehart said. Saskatchewan which has Due the Y2K year budget focusing been to impending issues, Armstrong now believes the

on something other than tuition con- After further discussions, the an Ad Hoc Committee there to be developed by is expected a large worst of the computer compliance Board cerns. passed the budget despite a of the Board. new amount of equipment coming problems are over and the school

"The in this is few noted that challenge budget opponents. Armstrong there will into the school. For instance, the uni- can now focus on other matters.

that have Dr. Robin then need we put, as a priority, new Armstrong updat- to be a committee to implement versity inventory system itself is not At that time, the Board went into

There are a lot of trade-ofis ed the Board on the Information the due to "the 'unsaid' and the faculty. protocol Y2K compliant process is on an in-camera session and ended the

in this but it is thebest we can (IT) Protocol based on a areas which need be worked in budget Technology to hold until all the new equipment is meeting early.

students: WLU "more pay, more say?"

said Julian Smith-Norton operating budget." lan Armour, President dant on tuition for operational costs. In this spring s budget Queen s Park offered

of the of Western Ontario Students' 35 cent to to fund million in for University Students are paying from per $742 capital projects

Council. of their well over 50 per cent university budg- provincial colleges and universities.

the On April 26, Liberal MPP David Caplan put "However, we aren't getting more say over et depending un Lnstiution. Capital projects consist of things like new

forward Bill the how the or how the Ontario is behind all other a Private Members to address university operates, money currently buildings or renovations to existing facilities.

is As more of the bill," Armour Canadian and most American states The question: If Ontario university students are spent. you pay provinces, news was well received by the Council

half their continues, would to have more in to universities. of Ontario Universities paying over institution operating "you expect say. public funding (COU) who recently

This isn't the in It's taxation make budget why do students have miniscule say on case university. By contrast, students often up no released a study predicting student demand for

how that is without than three to live cent of Board of universities in Ontario could rise 40 cent money spent? representation." more per a by per

to the Ontario Governors. Such is the at Wilfrid Laurier next The bill would have mandated the exis- According Undergraduate case over the year. Alliance, tence of six student representatives on the Students' most Ontario universities University (WLU). "We know that universities will be facing

the in few and the University of Ottawa's Board of Governors. are governed by provincial charter, requiring Presently the WLU administration and huge demand pressures a years the the to make to an insti- WLU Students' Union (WLUSU) are is helping physical As with many private member's bills, legislature any changes investigat- government prepare President of (which tution's structure, including increas- to increase studentrepresentation on capacity." said Robert Prichard, rarely pass thelegislative process), "this governing ing ways the number of students the the of Toronto. will be a starting point for discussion on this ing on university university government. University

I The next to Prichard is to issue." said Caplan. Boards of Trustees and Governors. "Onemessage that have heard in my dus- step, according

don't want fees" said cussions with students is that sufficient and stable funding, saying When the election was called, the bill was "We higher tuition post-secondary guarantee

President: of said the needs to address the other immediately shelved. Colleen Holder, Vice University 'more pay, more say'," Caplan, adding government Brock Students' Union. the fact that "Mike Harris has students key challenge of "providing adequate invest- Across the province post-secondary student Affairs of University paying of the their in resources." organizations have begun echoing this rallying "But ifstudents are footing half bill, we a larger and larger share of the cost of ment operating well-received and want of a in how that is education. It doesn't seem fair." While the capital funding was cry more more frequently. more say money spent.. just

"Tuition incredi- "We want more seats on our Board of Governments tend to their coffers by university administrators, students were has been increasing at an open up of ble and for Governors." in the to an election, and it has been no less supportive 10,(XX) new $3,500 scholar- rate, students are now responsible run-up

Ontario universities are increasingly depen- different this time around for Ontario. for school students in a much larger component of a university's ships proficient high financial need.

Burke Christian, McMaster Students' Union

President said, "yes, more money is being set

aside for student aid, but thatmoney is coming

from directly our tuition. We're funding that

aid ourselves. It becomes a viscious circle for

many."

in With polls predicting a Tory win tomor-

row's election, OUSA is critical of the

Conservative election platform.

of broader As part a student coalition,

OUSA has been pressing all three parties to

make a committment to raise per capita oper-

ating grants to the national average by theend

of next term of government.

"Both the NOP and the Liberals have now

endorsed this position, and I'm disappointed

that, the Conservatives aren't prepared to make

that commitment." said Christian.

the last of Ontario is the 10 provinces in per

person funding.

A recent Angus Reid poll indicated that

most Ontarions believe that Ontario is a fund-

ing leader.

OUSA spokesman Andrew Boggs said that,

"they are shocked and dismayed that we are

In the last alone PHOTO last. fact, over four years has increased cent tuition by more than 60 per

FILE in most programs." Opinion 4 theCord The Liberal Option and education If Ontario's debt. Also, health care and education system that you are fiscally conserva-

under tell that he cannot be answers problems with "Thethat tiebindssince1926" tive, do not vote for Mike Ontario's debt rating us any

has trusted on social issues more eventually Harris' Conservative party. the Harris government money,

in a Wilfrid Student Publication the same either. resulting mounting A Laurier University Here are some things remained exactly will Bob Rae's much- What about the NDP, debt that eventually you might want to consider. as that of 75 University Avenue West, which has promised to eliminate Ontario's ability Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 In a three article fea- maligned NDP era.

increase taxes and use to for itself. (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 ture, the June issue of About two years ago, our pay That leaves Health the increased revenue to Dalton Fax: (519) 883-0873 Report on Business Elizabeth Witmer's Liberal ext. nurs- raise health care McGuinty's Party Advertising: (519) 884-1970 3500 Magazine (Canada's lead- Ministry fired 10,000 funding

www.wlusp.on.ca/TheCord/ (Sean Strickland in the K- ing fiscally conservative e-maii: [email protected] W riding! as the journal) chastises the only

Harris government for its remaining option. The Liberal platform is AvaX pand There's a Food Drive central planning, ineffi-

ciencies, and a beacon of hope for those going on next week, poor manage- for ment. longing responsible Ben Harris It takes bal- Dalton McGuinty, the government. a

anced to Liberal leader, received a approach gover-

Editorial Board standing ovation from the nance.

Chamber of Commerce of For one, the Liberals Editor-in-Chief Sarah Schiefer will responsibly increase Mike Harris' own riding. Opinion Editor Asad Kiyani health and education fund- At the beginning of his News Editors Kristina Spence term, Mike Harris spent $2 ing, to begin to rebuild Kevin Ramzi Nasfr Ontario's two most million moving his office up impor- Entertainment Editors Danielle Fielder tant social services. one floor at Queen's Park, Beth Mullen the Liberals so that he could be closer However, Sports Editors Matt Cade will to the Legislature. not spend lavishly Franceses Ricci because will be The Harris government they busy Feature Editor Patricia Lancia rid of Ontario's has spent $1.7 million on getting Student Life Editor Yvonne Farah consultants, mostly friends deficit and planning for international Editor Chris Pearce of Mike Harris, for which long-term growth in Ails Page editor Ross Buller.

there is no documented Ontario. Far too cocky Ben Harris proof that they actually did The Liberals will keep

anything. the old tax cut in place, but

will not cut taxes further The Electric Cord The Conservative reg-

and education? Unfor- until can afford to. ime spent between $50 es across the Province. we Webmasters Vacant million and $100 million Then, immediatedly prior tunately, they have no real No matter what one's

there eliminate the the choice is Cord Staff (depending on which party to this election, came plan to priorities are,

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tisements prior to the elec- es to fix the problems In short, if you elect a ing responsible govern- Production Assistants Luke Martyn tion, monstrously more caused by the initial firings. Conservative government ment to Ontarions is the Tim Duikin Kristy LaSatle The costs of Liberal than any other ruling party transition they will leave a burden on Party. Catherine Chung before them. these supposed "efficiency our children in the form of You know how to vote Copy Editors Kellie Sumner Ontario is still running measures" have been enor- a dilapidated education June third. Kathryn Nyland the and health deficits four years after mous. care system, Kevin Ramzi Nasir Circulation and File Manager Maneesh Sehdev The to Conservatives took power. only conclusion without necessarily getting News Editor

that Mike Student In fact, the Harris govern- be drawn is rid of the deficit. has added $22 to $24 Harris cannot be trusted to If elect NDP Publications Staff ment you an gov- The opinions expressed in this editorial are those ofthe author, and do not reflect be billion (depending on fiscally responsible. The ernment, our children will Cord Photo Queen Christine Cherry those of 7he Cord Staff, the editorial

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Al Lew LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Advertising Manager Angela Foster

We all Ad Production Manager jason Kipfer drinks, enjoyed some good tunes and know that winter is a fact of Getting To On and let this Ad Production Assistants Andrei Kovacsik are feeling pretty good. your way life me direct by-law to

home want to whistle but those of who house you a tune, you are renting a Zach Lytwyn Michelle Bustos

Know K-W Nooo! It's after 11:00 - whose p.m. no or parents own one. First, I'd Rob Paulson Melanie Martin to whistling allowed! like say that most of the surround- Public Relations Coordinator Janette Roy homes around Furthermore, we are expected to ing Wilfrid Laurier are Dear Editor, know that is not "parking permitted probably over 70 years old. Houses Administration I recently learned some of Waterloo's for more than three (3) consecutive built 70 years ago have rooftops very rules and regulations that each and President James Muir hours on a city street unless other- high from the ground. My point is every one of us is responsible to VP: Finance Anthony Del Co! wise What kind of B.S. is that The posted." if your rooftop slopes towards a know! only reason I found this Board I've of Directors Luxmen Aloysius that? seen this many times from sidewalk, YOU and not necessarily out was because 1 got another park- Sue Portelance Nathan Ludwig experience and other students who landlord could be responsible ing ticket from not knowing the your have three consecutive for Kevin Ramessar Krista Neher (3) hour class- shoveling the snow and ice off infractions that apply within the city. es. I don't see the connection. Those slanted, Osborne would like to your thirty-foot high, steeply Jill I pass on my newly

of us who can't afford the ever- It better - attained to extremely icy rooftop. gets knowledge my fellow of Contributors increasing price parking permits this must be done day, before Golden Hawks and/or other readers every

Wes thanks to are subject to park on side roads. 9:00 a.m! I have a time Ferris, Jeffrey Tambor, John Ritter for say- of The Cord. tough enough

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The Cord will that is racist, sexist of in enforced, I be not.print anything homophobic nature, wouldn't surprised to would stores sell con- This clearly shuns any freedom of any garbage as deemed by the staff as a voting body The Cord will not prirtt anything in see out violation of its Code of Ethics, outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cord by-law personnel on Bricker tainer higher than 65 cm? Second, subsal|>- expression. Consider, leaving a con- tion rates are $20.00 per term for addresses within Canada. The Cord is print- St. other that (or any street for mat- what man/woman wants to cert at one of our local clubs. On garbage ed by Hamilton Web Printing. Ail commentary is strter/ the opinion oftfta writer your and does reflect thai of ihe Cord editorial ter) with a 6-inch ruler! not necessarily start, She board, or undo a watertight lid on way home, you've no doubt had a few every Villi Student PubfcSorcs. 5 > Opinion Wednesday, June 2, 1999 The Cord Weekly

Lend Me Your Ear baking the beans

the media the students with focuses on sensation- 'Too [natives] spend all social assistance for The Decline The Least of many al, even if either also it is not completely their time on courts and lawyers and children; they deregulated

truthful relevant. home do for international students and Fall of or not they just stay and nothing," tuition as media have the All Evils...I and The become politi- said Harris in 1994. well as graduate, professional

cians' sidekicks, out their And I don't know what Politics passing Think hope you post-diploma programs. irrelevant that's what messages while effectively 2+2 is. Perhaps Harris W. A. Ferris real debate. Asad Kiyani meant when he stifling any public After spending $400 million in said, "Sometimes,

the much However, politicians and the severance packages for laid-off too knowledge is a dangerous Tomorrow millions of Ontarions will media could with such Sometimes, you're forced to choose the Tories then not get away nurses, spent an thing." to the which will the the lesser of evils. election go polls, signal farce if it not for the two At million elec- Good he doesn't include a were gross additional $375 in an thing end of election that has an campaign indifference of the time, forced to choose the in Bill general public. you're tion year ploy to replace those nurs- himself that category. 160,

confirmed the depths to which poli- least of all viable evils. Most people seem to think that, in a es. If you're near Oshawa, learnFirst rammed through Queen's Park last

tics have sunk in the modern The all era. citizens vote least of evils is Howard the to the democracy, once every Aid because there's only one hospital year, allows Tories record "leaders" Obviously, our political four and Hampton. Generally likable and con- for and other national ethnic ori- years, can ignore politics you 250,000 people. "race, colour, or have low of the intel- a very opinion the of the time. Such is sistent, is the straightest The rest a belief Hampton Tory government seems gin, age, religion, sex, ligence of the general public. How shooter of the candidates. both foolish and dangerous, but not kind of confused with regards to orientation... fingerprints, blood

else to explain why policy and he's as every surprising. Unfortunately, about viable type...personal opinions, personal

idea to be seems that as an aborted fetus. He barely won In a society correspondence" of every single

reduced to as few his last time round and looks emphasizes blam- riding school-going child in this province,

one- syllable set to lose on this trip. the will ing others for The without telling either children or words as People While Dalton is Tory possible, McGuinty more one's problems, their parents.

in the of than sun-dried snowflakes, at pursuit people will vote fragile I think whatreally confuses Mike vote for ten- the almighty least he has a chance ofwinning this for politicians who government is what kind of a government we're And least second news clip? election. at he's not Mike to have in Ontario. promise every- is confused. supposed They lavishly use even if comes as a politicians thing, confident Harris, he off "Mike Harris has got to realize

words like then watered-down Harris. this dicta- who that they can is still a democracy, not a "accountability" Yet there's no what the blame such a denying torship," said Tory MPP Gary Carr.

and "communica- if real Mike Harris has accomplished. Skarica I've politic ian any- education as well. Tory MPP Toni said,"

while at tion," the promise His government has said and done "We said tried Because I thing goes wrong. need to invent a crisis," to stay principled.

same time not some things. What can be pretty crazy (former) Minister of Education John was principled and tried to follow

having a clue everything. done the Harris once said, "I will not close Snobelen. crisis is I to rectify "Creating a useful democratic principles, have no

either what they and then he did. He also * ■ situation? There hospitals," what part of this will be about." future in the Harris government."

how them. - mean or to - on no to implement are two The is promised television, less to Those the facts. Yet that's possibilities. first for At least the Tories lived up are

Also, these "leaders" seem to have balanced the books by the end sincere and decent individuals, who their word. They made post-second- only a sampling of one politician's

spend an inordinate amount of time of his first term. It hasn't believe in happened, elite - to else the value of public service, ary education an institution legacy. Is it time give someone

thinking up insults to hurl at each and so Harris' line now is that he actual- while doesn't to step forward assume leader- college tuition has risen 53% a chance? Maybe it is. It sure

other. They seem to mistakenly to have them balanced ship positions. ly promised university tuition has increased 60%. seem like we could do that much

believe that the to abuse such leaders would 2001. than the Tories. ability heap However, by To compensate, they removedOSAP worse

on their opponents is a crucial qual- If think that's I -probably be mistaken for liars, or you crazy, hope for part-time students, financial Then again, I didn't think Barb

ity that the public looks for in a not a worse, typical politicians. you're minority. assistance for disabled students and Wire could be worse than Tank Girl.

Premier. he used the word ("Wow, The only other option falls upon us,

1 have to vote 'thug.' for him.") the general public. We must, as

it's but I think that Gaitskell Maybe just me, once said, "fight and fight

actual policies andbeliefe are at least and fight again to bring back sanity

somewhat more important than and honesty and dignity." Spsp^ the yS=J such insults. Once election is over, the gen-

Of the eral become course, media is equally public must dedicated

guilty of corrupting politics. By focus- and involved partners in the political

their around rather than idle ing news coverage the process, mere

that which ten-second sound bite, they rule out bystanders, so we can see

of trust, any significant debate that could be politicians are worthy our

and the rest. had on the issues of the day. As well, ruthlessly discard

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year. Sturkin Lord knows this letter, Jim International 6

Around the Four World in The Havana

80 Words

Christian Pearce with their respective nations. escaped our ears.

"The Homeland Belongs to Us On the other-

the North ( All" the first substantial side, Ominous Plea On June 27, 1 )97, a group officially represents reaction col- American mediahas known as theCuban Dissidence Task civil to the apparent

its of the socialist dream in Cuba. made best effort released a document to the lapse Kurdish Leader Abdullah Group demonize the world entitled "The Homeland Moreover, it marks a peaceful to Ocalan offered to end the armed and democratic alternative which bearded, cigar- Belongs to Us Ail." struggle by his rebel forces in be utilized in the smoking icon of the The document, authored by four could potentially Turkey. for last Cuban revolu- prominent Cuban intellectuals, put inevitable transition forthcoming Ocalan is on trial for treason tion, making us all into serious doubt the legitmacy of the island nation. and offered to end the struggle Such transition should not well aware of his the current (if'such had not a for authorties regime in exchange, spar- of come as a now most of wont using spies, already twisted) and the "circular surprise. By ing his life. in and arbi- are that the situation torture, reasoning" that underlies its dictato- us aware Ocalan remarked "I prmise to for executions to rial rule of the country. Cuba has been degenerating trary live for peace and brotherhood and familiar extend a a some time, are reign What's more, the group offered quite and I want to work in the serv- effects that the economic which places him in democratic schema for solving the with the ice of the state and I believe that odious sanctions have had on the of the. current crisis and recommendations people company for this end I must remain of sorts like Stalin, relevant to the implementation of alive." He also added that the Mussolini and Pol said plan. number of dead, already at Pot. Almost immediately after releas- 10,000 could rise to 100,000 if of all Regardless ing the document to the world his is not met. request who Is curable for four authors were imprisoned. the damage (ration- Having recently stood trial in al evaluation would biased front of a reportedly court,

Will he or tell us it is a case of stay the vanguard of the small, nonvio- shared-guilt) such lent political opposition in Cuba, the will lie go now? has been done to an "Havana Four", were given prison future with expectations. But there is irreparable extent, crippling the cur- sentences ranging between three- Nelson Mandela has just two also needfor that that we all socialist vision for openess have that rent regime and its and-half and live years and country. weeks left in his term as South know as freedom." We've doubtless had the displeas- the country permanently. been their respective terms Africa's but he has no serving President, The "Havana Four" case repre- The failure in Cuba is ure of to wade arti- systemic ever since. having through plans to retire. sents only the proverbial tip of the cles soaked in rhetoric and best in the basic premise of The sentences have an pro- captured Now 80 President Mandela provoked conduct has iceberg, as repressive the subversive the document itself, which asserts international outcry as European poganda, detailing has promised to stay active in been extended to all those in Cuba the United States that: "Man cannot live from and Canadian Leaders, the latter tactics employed by history, the politics of the ANC. "I'll be a who have joined the dissident fac- which is the as from sto- Cuba's against Cuba. same living of the traditonally among strongest strong supporter govern- tions with revolutionary thinking, the the ries. There is a need for material supporters, called the Cuban While speeches decrying ask to render upon ment. If they me expression, or reporting. and for his as a violation of sov- goods satisfying spiritual- government to release the dissidents embargo gross osme service, I will be ready to look the and human have not ity, as well as to be able to to or face a review of economic ties ereignty rights do it." Mandela garnered a rep-

utation as a President with a

sunny disposition, as well as

being a force to be reckoned with. Tiananmen Square Revisited Festival of

Democracy not its political structure but its eco- Asad Kiyani nomic philosophy. In the wake ofthe first truly free As the movement As Ontario to democrati- democracy election since the departure of prepares flounders and anti-West sentiment cally (-led a new provincial former president Suharto, govern- the wake of the Chinese will mark the 1 rises, especially in Indonesian people have taken to ment, many NATO bombing of the Chinese the streets and the polls, this anniversary of what was to herald

in small time in peace, not protest. the rise of democracy in China. Embassy Belgrade, pockets

The of of still exist. campaign, consisting The night of June 3 will be the protest elcetion 48 is the first in a partial list of those paties, tenth anniversary of the Tiananmen Yesterday, 40 The victor, likely years. in As who died in Tiananmenwas released Square massacre Beijing. pro- Megawati Sukarnoputri, is sure in New York. Eyewitness reports testers, (mainly students), marched to to the bring democracy 155 in described the last minutes of on Beijing late May, tensions world's fourth most populous mounted. Then Prime Minister, 1J who died, including a nineyear-old nation. and a man of 61. The list brings Peng, declared martial law, leading boy

back the fore the of to escalation that culminated in to brutality More on Timor an

Tiananmen - three run over the massacre that took place the people

six killed in their homes, Indonesia's leading Presidential night of June 3 and the early hours of by tanks, while candidate, Megawati June 4. PHOTO five killed taking pictures. in is a This report is to be one step an Sukarnoputri, making As soldiers rushed the square, FILE

PuiwTrriwriiirmtwi—umii mi m n h am i 11" •' East Timor. Her suprise visit to 36 students died. the official The push for an official they began firing randomly. At first, people, including government position. ongoing govern- Indonesian Democratic Party- current ofstudents that their ment review of the actions at protestors thought that the ammuni- However, many independent experts crop say Struggle are likely to appeal to feel that the death toll Is clos- Ls of such an act. Tiananmen. However, their efforts tion was rubber bullets. It wasn't actually Army incapable

East Timor to an offer of accept When asked what will do futile and continue to meet er to 1,000. they to have been until they saw their comrades with autonomy instead of indepen- The event was to mark the the often still' resistance. Xiaoping, gaping wounds that they realized the supposed anniversary, reply Deng dance. They will vote on the Li the face of modern Chinese is leader in 1989, has since died. soldiers were using live ammunition. change "Nothing." issue under United Nations The democratic dream of the The indiscriminate killed Tiamtnmen was to act as a pro- still holds considerable power 8. While firing politics. Peng supervision on August in has into has from catalyst for a popular push towards testors 1989 evaporated a in a that largely East Timor accounts for only several people watching nearby government

cloud of and economic all claims of as four of the 462 elected seat in apartment buildings. The Army Western-style democrat:y. capitalism rejected wrongdoing,

that The Western ideal that of the state-run media. the new Indonesian Parliment, chased demonstrators down alley- Ten years later, however, growth. only does much

will provide a chal- cind murdered them in cold to has today's young Chinese seem to Yet various Tiananmen remem- they strong ways push Wester-style government

to the failed. the has been embrace is materialism. The mist;ike brance to lenge incoming president blood. In all the confusion, some sol- Instead, push groups promise keep pres-

issues on of national unity. toward economics and of the 1989 leaders wsa to the diers even got themselves caught in Western-style youth suring government.

materialism. focus not economics. the for the crossfire. on politics In their minds, tight

students now that to the valuable certainly The Chinese government's official Many deny According them, only democracy, while lagging, is If your doing something of an

that 300 there ever was massacre, despite concept to be offered by the West Ls not over. international variety let us, the position Is approximately any

Cord, know about it. We'd love

to hear what you've been up to.

The only criteria is that you give •TRAVEL

form us intriguing stories 'TELL YOUR STORIES Waterloo. A nr

does not count. •ANALYZE THE WORLD Chris, see you soon! Student Life 7

Jump Rope for Heart

Raising money in Alex's memory

Sarah Schiefer Hagey-Niehols came up with the

idea to have her head shaven

down to The energy in the air was abun- a brushcut should the

dant when students on Friday, May 21, collectively raise over

nearly 420 elementary students $8,000 for the Heart and Stroke

from Cedarbrae public school Foundation.

participated in a 'Jump Rope for The day's events consisted of

of their a of Heart' in memory friend ceremony in memory Alex,

Alex Toushan. a dedication of books in Alex's

24 of the On January this year, memory, reciting of a poem

six-year-old by Alex's grade

Alex died in his one class enti-

sleep from The event tled, "Now We hypertrophic Are Six," the

of a cardio myopa- reflected the planting thy (an enlarged tree and finally

the heart) and this ability of a 'Jump Rope event was to for Heart'. help raise community Inside, the stu- the dents each visit- money for

Heart and ed booths set to come up Stroke by the Heart Foundation. together. and Stroke The idea for Foundation to

the event came teach them

about different of from school guidance counsellor ways keeping

Laura Hagey-Nichols, who grad- their hearts healthy including

what uated from WLU in 1989 with a types of food they should

BA in Physical Education. be eating and importance of

In a recent interview, she exercising.

The stated that after Alex's funeral skipping challenge saw

she had never been so touched many donations from local busi-

by a situation before in her life, nesses as prizes for the stu-

that dents, from and being a parent herself, ranging a bicycle

she could not get it out of her from Cyclepath, to Blue Jays

mind and felt she had to do tickets from the Kitchener

Rangers to golf clubs from Gus

Maue. Local food businesses

donated refreshments such as

apples to keep the students

nourished throughout the day.

As a treat for the students

and more added incentive to

convince them of the impor-

tance of staying fit, five Laurier CHERRY

football players along with for-

five-time mer Canadian boxing CHRISTINE champ Greg Johnson of

Kitchener, in the 'Jump joined recruitment, in creating interest watched guidance counsellor tant cause.

Rope for Heart' which also children and her the local businesses in young perhaps Laura Hagey-Nichols get From worked of the football as part inspiring future football stars long blond hair shaved off. who donated food and prizes, to

team's spring training. and also for the the special

Alf Lebar, Jamie Hitchen, children who get appearances The was a successful PHOTO Adam Lane, Justin Praamsma have fun from the foot- to some day

and Kevin Johnson represented while learning ball team and

Laurier that and motivated tribute to the day and raising memory boxing champ, COURTESY the by jumping youngsters rope for a ter- right down to money of Alex Toushan. right alongside them. rific cause. It the DJ who

about it. Assitant coach Wally Gabler also something serves as played some

these sorts of Furthermore, as added says community quite a workout for those mem- The event really reflected the rockin' tunes for the students to

for both incentive for the students to events are beneficial bers of team who to all the were ability of a community come enjoy as they jumped rope, raise much the football team's future involved as money as possible there. together to support an impor- those played a signifi-

This of role in the sort community cant making day a

involvement is a continuously successful tribute to the memory

growing trend here at Laurier. of Alex Toushan.

It is reflected in other events There is no doubt Alex would

the have been the such as JUMP program put proud watching

on by the school which attempts smiles and hearing the laughter

students and and all those who to show young thanking par-

potential future Laurier alumni ticipated in such a wonderful

that university is definitely fundraising event.

accessible. Write for

It teaches them through early Student Life. involvement that there is defi-

We can nitely a place for them here in always

the Laurier community. use writers...

seemed that all the motiva- ■■ It in just saunter iffl and tion inspiration was suc- litif CHERRY CHERRY on to the i.iniiii cessful for these students as up liii1iiin

11 in for the they raised over $11,000 Cord office and offer iiT■ill Foundation and later that day iliTmiiiTi CHRISTINE CHRISTINE services. your

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9 • Fe • Feat u r e by Patricia Lancia 8 ' What is a universi l

Despite tions tha forefront degree worth? of a uni benefits Inru Approximately 1250 for professional and specialty the level of university degree Insolvency Act which took effect tuitionfe Laurie stud€mts will be programs, students in programs attained, making a strong argu­ June 18, 1998. Students must debt peo such as medicine, optometry ment that a higher education now wait 10 years before participating in Spring degreeb and law will see fees rise over bill is worth it. declaring bankruptcy, unlike 9 ofgettin! Convocation on June 4 100 percent over the next few Laurier students do well in months for other consumer Ontario and 5. If these students years, if not immediately. terms of employment rates fol­ debtors. would l It goes without saying, then, lowing graduation .. While the fit the national average that a university degree costs rates vary according to the pro-, they will have incurred considerably more than a col­ gram, for those receiving a roughly $25,000 in debt lege diploma, both in time and diploma at Convocation on June The more each to fund their edu­ money. But graduates and 4 and 5 nearly 94 percent can experts alike claim the costs are count on having a job within six education a cations, begging the worth it since a university months - the Ontario average is question: what exactly degree results in higher paying just over 90 percent. person has Americans is a university degree jobs and higher job placement Unfortunately. many Cana­ worth? rates. Is this true? dians feel overqualified for the work they are doing, signalling a In terms of comparative the more Job Prospects possible need for less education. choose employment prospects, is a uni­ In a 1998 poll conducted by Almost 4.4 million of employed versity degree worth $25,000? they earn Angus Reid Croup, 35 percent of Canadians in 1997, or 39 per­ Canadian In terms of future economic Ontarians believed a technical cent of the work force, held uni­ well-being, is a university college diploma would be the versity or college certificates, on average. degree worth years of loan schools to most valuable type of education diplomas or degrees. repayments? How much will for the work force in 10 years. A One in five well-educated Debt - How Much Is Too universities be able to charge university education was ranked Canadians feel overqualified for Much? save money before people decide a universi­ third behind an apprenticeship -the -work they are performing. Given the relative advantages While Canadian students protest fee ty degree just isn't worth it any­ Roughly 23 percent of graduates of a university education and the deregulation, tuition increases and more? were employed in jobs not realities of student loans, how dwindling funding, American stu­ requiring a post-secondary edu­ much will universities be able to dents contend with university and Cost - University vs. College Is a cation, such as clerical, sales charge before students decide college fees double and triple the According to the Ontario and services. it's just not worth it? amount paid for an education here. Ministry of Education, tuition university The percentage of well-edu­ It's difficult to say. An increasingly popular solution and fees for 8 months at a col­ cated people working in jobs not Even though tuition fees at for American students is coming to lege of applies arts and technol­ requiring post-secondary edu­ universities across Canada have Canada to be educated. With the low ogy in Ontario costs an average degree cation declined, however, as the been increasing consistently, the exchange rate ofthe Canadian dollar of $3,000 compared to $10,000 level of education increased so number of degrees granted is up and comparatively low tuition fees for a university student living on worth that only 12 percent of those 53 percent over the past 20 American students find it cheaper to campus or away from home. with a masters degree were years. attend university hundreds of miles University students have $25,000? working in clerical, sales and Women have been the driving from home instead of 20 minutes seen tuition increase consistent­ services. force behind university expan­ away, ly for· the past ' decade.' in a skilled trade. sion, accounting for 75 percent Fees for American students in According to Statistics Canada Despite public perceptions, The Consequences of enrollment· growth since Canada are generally higher - as fees have risen 150 percent in however, employment results Despite the advantages of 1982, according to the much as $16,000 in British Columbia the last 10 years, largely to show the more education a per­ having a university degree there Association of Universities and - but some universities choose to make up for cuts in government son has the more they earn on are several consequences. A Colleges of Canada. keep fees for foreign students partic­ funding. average. In 1995 a university degree that nets a higher paying Youth 'unemployment in­ ularly low in an attempt to attract Since 1972 tuition for arts degree holder working full-time job may seem worth $25,000. at creased about 40 percent from much needed revenue. For instance, programs has gone up 495 per­ earned just over $50,000 while the time, but a legacy of loan the early 1990s to 1996 and the University of Wmdsor, just min­ cent, for engineering 434 per­ a similar individual with a col­ repayments and stifled econom­ more and more jobs require a utes from the US-Canada border, cent and for medicine 630 per~ lege certificate or diploma ic security will also follow. minimum of college or universi­ charges American students approxi­ cent, consistently outpacing earned just under $40,000. Statistics on loan repayments ty education, prompting more mately $3,500 (US) per term, which inflation. degree." Income also increases with and defaults are mixed. A study people to stay in school. is slightly above the $3,400 charged With the deregulation of fees hardsc by Statistics Canada on the class Adults currently in the work to Canadians. The: of 1995 showed one in 20 grad­ force are also going back to uni­ Even when international student away f uates had defaulted on a student versity and college in record fees are taken into account, sake. I Employment Rates loan and only 17 percent of numbers to update their skills. American students still pay about seen as (after six months) bachelor's graduates had repaid So even though the cost of half the amount of an education in and, as their loans two years later. education is increasing it is still the States. more c - However, statistics also show at a level where people feel iJ While universities such as Guelph Laurier Province debts that from 1996-1998 only one comfortable borrowing money. and Windsor actively recruit Business and Commerce 98.4% 94.1% better j percent of all students repaying What a university degree is American students-the University of The loans declared bankruptcy, worth is a very subjective and Guelph sends out tens of thousands Fine Arts 95.0% 90.1% questio while over 325,000 students personal evaluation. While job of award winning flyers and draws er, and borrowed money under the prospects and t>otential income interest from as far away as Texas - Social Sciences 89.2% 89.3% enmen1 Canadian Student Loans are a satisfactory measure for universities in the largest city centres resporu Program (CSLP) in the same some, less quantitative factors still prove to be the most popular Humanities 93.9% 91.8% year. Ninety-three. percent of have greater importance for choices. CLSP loans have been repaid others. McGill, the University of Toronto Agriculture and Bio. Sci. 90.9% 87.1% since the program's inception in For those students who are and Simon Fraser are listed among 1964, including those once in more interested in a university the top prospects for American stu­ Computer Science 91.7% 91.1% default. degree as a means to enlighten­ dents. Also included in the list is It is also more difficult for ment and personal develop­ Mount Allison, known for its strong Mathematics nla 91 .1% students to declare bankruptcy ment, the cost of simply educat­ liberal arts programs and Rhodes thanks to changes made to the ing oneself is becoming further scholars, and Bishop's in Quebec. TOTAL 93.8% 90.1% federal Bankruptcy and and further out of reach. In addition to lower fees,"' FA American students benefit from dif­ Cat fenint academic standards. Unlike in the US, less weight is placed on SAT enr scores. Top academic standing and B+ to A averages are still ne!fessary to be accepted. There are approximately 3,000 American undergraduate students studying in Canada and over 20,000 Canadians studying · the US. • Feature 9 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 The Cord Weekly

What students give HEY! Summer students! up for an education

Are irritable? the you lonely? monetary considera- Granted, have mind to ideas and Despite many people a unexplored ways

tions that so at the hard time are prominently justifying spending of seeing the world that might other- dispondant? sluggish? lazy? forefront when the merits to learn debating $25,000 simply and pursue wise not be experienced.

of education there their It is difficult, a university are interests. certainly Understanding can easily be lost smelly? apathetic?

benefits beyond the job front. to thatkind of for what justify money in a routine of reading, memorizing, preoccupied with In of an era predictably rising amounts to recreation. writing, testing and expunging.

tuition fees and levels of Somewhere in What 'sins the skyrocketing three or four or it takes to achieve high marks of flesh'?

debt often a five people justify university years of university there are les- is not always what it takes to learn the degree based solely on likelihood sons to be learned and benefits to be and understand something, but this

of a If one were to believe had, and it is these be the getting job. however, non- point can lost in rush to grad-

Ontario Premier Mike Harris, there financial benefits that the beg ques- uate with top marks and become a

would be little for tion: what use university is a university degree prospective employee.

For education some pursuing an

than skills means more acquiringjob

and getting high marks, it means

learning and understanding.

Getting a university degree also

offers a great deal of personal devel-

opment along the way. Students

learn to live with people they may

the not like, they come to appreciate

difference between education and

learning, they may even follow Cord has of self-discov- The been through on a process Reading proven that mindless, passionless work ery to be more satisfying than liquor* does notafford.

A broad liberal education has

often been considered a necessity for

people to choose major goals in life.

Students not set out for may always

the of university with intention grow-

ing as a person, of discovering who

they are and what they are about,

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degrees outside of business and the worth? hate, taking classes they have no

liv- what hard sciences. Is a univeisity degree worth interest in, wondering they're

to do with General These ideas mark a shift in values ing from pay cheque to pay cheque ever going a

away from education for its own in near poverty conditions with Economics degree, there are some sake. Post-secondary education is financial disaster looming overhead? students who ignore the job

little than Is the hard and their seen as more job training a university degree worth prospects pursue passions.

and, as such, people are able to feel work and self-reflection necessary to It is this group of students, the ones

learn? that buck the trend more comfortable incurring large truly Is a university degree of university as ; don't that see the for if it with - debts means they will secure a worth living people you job training, degree

. r.» • ' AiSi $ better job. know, don't like or can't tolerate? what it can be worth.

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of is the facts is worth the debt, the question a degree's worth, howev- university degree not only degree pover-

and theories that Under the hours of and er, that is education as enlight- and are learned. ty, long reading enment, personal development and the best of circumstances a few assignments, the frustrating room-

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Grant is first draft choice

Ron Matt Cade he understands that there are of Football Operations,

already some great receivers with Lancaster. "He comcs from a system

The 1999Canadian College Draft the Tigercats. at Wilfrid Laurier where they throw took place on April 13 and Corey "If I'm returning punts, that's the ball and he had a productive

1 Grant found out over the phone that great. If can get myself into the career. Corey Ls a good receiver, he he had been drafted by the Hamilton starting rotation [of wide receivers], runs good routes, is explosive after

that's too." the also return Tigercats. He was their number one great catch and can punts."

seventh overall and Grant his WLU foot- Golden Hawk head coach Rick choice, repre- recognizes

ball sented one of only two CIAU players experience as having helped Zmich also commented on the rea- to bo taken in the first round. him develop his game in a few key sons professional coaches are so

think interested Grant's Ironically however, the informant areas. "I it helped me to devel- in services.

tools," of such exciting news wasn't a op my fundamentals, but even more "Corey has all the physical

with the of the - the said Zmich. "We - it spokesperson for the Tigercats knowledge game run a pro-style

member of the offence here and that attracts their was a press looking

for Grants reaction. attention."

One of Coach Zmich notes that Grant, a .711" wide receiver and However,

excels in punt returner, signed with the Grant one particular area

Grant's best that scouts are all interested in. Tigercats less than a month later on pro

would that of May 7, forgoing his fifth and final "I say one Corey's glar- features is 1 1 le features Ls his in one-on- year of eligibility with the lawks. ing ability

That's what real- will be reporting to Training Camp one situations. they his in noticed the combine (an evalua- with his new team at Brock ability ly at

tion to 40-45 Canadian University in St. Catharine's on June camp open one-on-one 12. seniors from CIAU and the NCAA.,

this held Grant has been working year in Winnipeg). Corey already situations. showed well there this out with some of the current Cats for very year." about month 1 le he did- Zmich also he had a a now. says says feeling

Hamilton's list. "I n't really know what to expect going little things to work on to become a Grant was high on MCKENNA

better to become knew Hamilton interested into his first day, but that so far it's player more suc- was very

I the MIKE definitely been a learning experi- cessful." in Corey. was actually on phone

with them few times. 1 had to the next said ence. Grant is also quick to include the quite a a on getting level," standing job.

here "1 haven't of the other he has received from friend and hunch he would be their first Grant. "1 came back to school with Of course, everyone at met any help pick

that this Laurier is thrilled for and 1 former Bell. this the was Corey rookies yet, but I've , been working player Curtis "Curtis year." understanding my

I of his achievements. Coach showed me how to to the next Grant is a humble draft and wanted to out proud out a lot with theolder guys and ask- get very yet year just go his level. He what it takes focused man. He and have season." Zmich, however, sums suc- ing a lot of questions." Grant has also taught me to extremely young a productive up

bit with his make that was for the draft one That's what he did. Grant cesses better than all others. "I'm spoken quite a position extra step." eligible year exactly

he has Grant is excited about but after discussions with his finished 7th in the CIAU in 1998with excited for Corey," Zmich, "but coach who says been, along obviously ago, says

to taken in the draft. The removed his name and 36 for 478 He let's not there are two with the veterans, very helpful. being so high parents, receptions yeards. forget keys

Hamilton is also returned to school for another averaged 13.3 yards and his number he has had Grant hasn't learned yet whether organization clearly year per carry success, one,

with their number to Now, however, he's scored four touchdowns while earn- the to a he'll be receiving or returning punts, very happy one graduate. put- opportunity pursue pro

all his into that Second TeamOUA All and number he but he does know that as of right pick. "We were very high on Corey ting energy making ing a spot as a career two, graduat-

Grant and rated him of the next Star. Coach Zmich he felt ed." now, he Is competing for a starting as one step. says upset

three available in the "When I made the I told he couldn't him the ball more this is success in anyone's position with eight other players. top receivers decision, get Surely

to focus but he had still done out- He'd love to be able to do both, but draft," said headcoach and Director myself I was going entirely often, an eyes.

New coach for women's basketball

Tammy Caddeo ing... and it was time to move on," comment-

ed Julius. "Lauder has an excellent opportuni-

The Golden Hawk women's basketball to do It's a school and the pro- ty big things. great

of commitment to is evident." gram, one Laurier's biggest athletic disap- winning

addition to of the diffi- pointments last season, has taken an impor- In this, Julius spoke

had to tant step towards turning their misfortune culty he has attracting players around. Lakehead during his time there. "Simply

On May 10,1999, Director ofAthletics Peter because of its geographic location," he said,

kinds of Baxter officially announced that Stu Julius was "I've had trouble recruiting the players

that the nationial level." to be named the team's new headcoach. Julius can compete on

these the coach has brings 18 years of experience to YVLU from Despite troubles, new

Lakehead three recruits with whom he is University where he compiled an young quite

thrilled. will be them next overall 311-250 record as the women's head He introducing

coach. Thursday, June 10 at a media conference

Having witnessed for two straight seasons which is scheduled to begin around noon.

the defeats and frustrations of the Lady 1 lawks To expect a teamto turn around from a one

with the best basketball squad, it was a pleasure to speak win season and to be competing

fans with an optimistic Julius who sees only poten- FAIRBURN of the best is not exactly realistic and

tial ;md his and should be for miracles. opportunity in new team sur- not looking roundings. JOCELYN Indeed, the word 'potential' is starting to get the "I'm not looking just to participate. I'm look- a little old when it is used in reference to

down next week when he'll meet the team's team. I'm to let them know the work I'd around like going Golden Hawks basketball But fans ing to change things very quickly. 1 program. returning players. like them to do and where I want them to be by the direction which Peter Baxter Is moving the should be excited. Stu Julius is enthusiastic

His intention is to introduce them to his the end of the ;md we'll from I build summer go about and can't wait to program (at Ixiurier). want to a winner joining a new program expectations in terms of their physical and there." and be competitive over a number of years." get started. basketball remainder of the head training for the Obviously, the decision to take the new job winning Alter the post was vacated by former He has plenty of experience, a difficult summer. Also, because he is entering new ter- was a one for Julius, who has lived in coach Sue Lindley on March 10, Baxter con- record over nearly two decades with a short-

ritory, his plan for the fall is to partially start Thunder Bay for 23 and who has been of the tacted Julius to ask if he was interested in the years handed recruiting class, and OUA Coach

over. quite comfortable as Lakehead's women's position and invited him to apply. Year honours from 1997-98 under his belt.

"My concern will be with the quality of the head coach for nearly that long. A number of this By early May, Julius had made his Una! Look forward to seeing some spark

athletes find with the of the team. 1 will factors decision and the formal of the discussions quality however, helped him make his choice. Julius part coming season, and expect to get more

not be on this decision guaranteeing anyone a spot "My was based on tim- were being carried out. He will be travelling really just out of this team thanjust one win a season. 11 • Sports Wednesday, June 2, 1999 The Cord Weekly

New assistant coach for men's b-ball

Mike McKenna Elcombe will join the coaching

staff immediately and will be respon-

On the heels of announcing the sible for player recruitment and

Wilfrid Laurier University Golden development, as well as being a

Hawks have hired a new Women's major contributor to the on court

basketball coach, Director of development of the team.

Peter He Athletics, Baxter announced brings a great deal of experi-

Monday that the Hawks have also ence to the Hawks having been

added a new involved in both

Assistant Coach the Ontario Men's for the men's bas- He brings Junior and ketball program. Juvenile pro- Tim Elcombe, a great grams, as well as of the the Southwest a graduate University of deal of Region Junior Windsor, where Development he has also served experience Program, and will as an Assistant have an immedi-

coach for the past to the ate impact on the

five seasons joins program. Head Coach Mike Hawks. "1 am looking Kilpatrick at the forward to being

helm of the part of the Wilfrid

basketball Laurier Basketball that is Golden Hawk program as program

they attempt to build a nationally taking the necessary steps to return

competitive team. to national prominence," noted

is in "We are continuing to work hard Elcombe. "The foundation place

that will allow this alow team to to improve the quality of our pro-

gram," noted Kilpatrick. make major strides in the upcoming "We have the support of our seasons. Coach Kilpatrick and the EUNSWORTH Hm rest is administration and will help us of the department committed

I is accomplish the goal of national to winning and see this as an prominence quickly." opportunity that was too good to JENNIFER pass up."

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9 HOLES 18 HOLES m B "Weekdays $10.00 $13.00 112. hallmanl " m I Weekends $11,00 $15.00 fisher | Entertainment 12 JUMP invokes creativity BETH MutLEN work harder at school." The program takes place Since 1994 Laurier has been the over three days and two nights source of educational and social during which the students from awareness for Grade six, seven various elementary schools stay and eight students from parts of in residence and eat in the Ontario ranging from Pickering Dining Hall. to Sault Ste. Marie to Stratford. The kids choose to attend Developed through the seven of 12 sessions that include Conference Office, the JUMP archaeology, psychology, fine program was originally arts, chemistry, social work, designed to effectively utilize music and theatre. empty class------The sessions room and resi- were chosen dence spaces The JUMP from Laurier's when university stronger disci- students had p r 0 g r a m plines, all of gone home for which appeal to the summer. I e s kids the attendees The objective 1 and lend them- of the program k n 0 w selves to, "the is to take the overall unique mystique away u n i v e r sit y 1 s e ducat i 0 n a 1 from university experience, for younger stu- access i b Ie . e X p 1 a i n s participating in is run by the Department) describes, "The they are allowed the opportuni­ dents and to Canning. theatre students at Laurier. theatre portion introduces stu­ ty to critique each other's per­ reveal to the ------The sessions Canning insists, "The Theatre dents to a theoretical idea and a formances and offer sugges­ students the opportunities that are run by professors, Teacher's aspect of the schedule is cur­ bit of theatre history. tions. are available to them. Assistants and top WLU stu- rently the students favourite and "Students experience the Amy Neufeld, WLU Efforts on the part of the dents and take place in labs, lee­ the highlight of the program." specific demands of one genre of English/fheatre student and organizers are aimed towards, ture halls and classrooms that Canning goes on to mention, theatre and engage in the disci­ Theatre leader comments, "The "exposing younger students to WLU students use during the "The feedback has been nothing pline of intensive work, critique, session involves activities that university through fun. hands­ year. but positive. The Theatre lead­ polishing and performing. keep kids active and having fun. on activities at a level from Besides the educational ers do a great job of getting all "Theatre of the Absurd has "Their enjoyment is guaran­ which they can benefit," aspect of the experience. the of the students involved and been used since the beginning teed and we hope they take describes Glennice Snyder from students are also given the having fun." and has always worked well." away a continued interest in the ConferPnce Centre. opportunity to socialize within The skills the students are Besides the introduction to theatre." Christine Canning. JUMP the university setting. exposed to offer them an outlet fundamental theatrical princi­ This dimension of JUMP Ambassador and Program Co­ Wilfs and the Hawk's est to e pr s, hemsel s in front of ples, this session offers the combines social and educational Ordinator explains, "JUMP lets have become two of the areas a group of people within the young students a constructive learning within an environment kids know that university is that kids enjoy before their structure of Theatre of the way of forming and expressing that allows each student to eb accessible. It gets them excited evening sessions. Absurd. their own opinions. themselves and expand their about education while motivat­ One of these evening sessions Leslie O'Dell. (former co­ Students learn how to con­ creativity in a different direc­ ing them to think differently and the students have the choice of ordinator of the WLU Theatre structively criticize others as tion. s belong in a Zoo

AMY NEUFEID to put on The Zoo Story. "He had done the show before, and saw me in the role of Jerry. Ah, the summer months are almost upon us. A It's worked well because he's brought the expe­ time to enjoy warm weather and lazy days. But rience of a previous production and I have got­ are your days and nights feeling almost too ten a fresh perspective, so we can bring the two lazy? Well, sigh no more, kiddies, fun is com­ together to make a really strong show." ing. The actors have a strong vision for the show The University Players are back at work as co-directors. McOary says "I enjoy working again, this time preparing an outdoor show to with Sam as we have developed a good friend­ even co entertain and dazzle. ship over the past three years. The respect we with thos This season's summer show is Edward have for each other contributes to the ease of sics. our rehearsals. In this type of situation having Albee's The Zoo Story. Set in a New York sum­ I di~ mer, Jerry and Peter, two strangers, meet on a a director is superfluous." is not an park bench in Central Park and begin talking. Edward Albee is an American playwright, about Bill The concept is simple, but the meaning is probably best known for having written Who's complex. Through carefully written dialogue Afraid ofVrrginia Woolf in 1962. The Zoo Story the audience learns about both characters, is an earlier play; it was first produced in Berlin and begins to take an interest in their lives. in 1959. This is a play where things happen through Outdoor theatre is becoming a tradition language rather than action. But don't be here at Laurier. This will be the fifth summer fooled, there is still a great deal happening. show that the University Players have pro­ The Zoo Story is being performed by fourth duced. Past shows include A Midsummer year Music student James McOary and recent Night's Dream and Salt Water Moon. Plays Laurier Theatre and English graduate Sam have been performed outside Bricker resi­ Varteniuk. This is not the first time that these dence in the courtyard. This space is ideal as it two actors have worked together. offers enough space, but is still small enough to Varteniuk directed George F. Walker's play provide an intimate theatre experience. Zastrozzi for the Fringe festival last year, and The Zoo Story opens June 17 and runs until McOary had a part in it. The two acted togeth­ June 19 in the Bricker courtyard. The show er in this year's production of The Trial of start<; at 8pm every night, and admission is Judith K.as well. free. Free is good. Don't pa.'>S up this deal. lf it ::J "Jamp..s came to me with the idea to do the should rain. it will henceforth be moved to the z show," commented Varteniuk on the decision Science Building. • Entertainment 13 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 The Cord Weekly K-W Little Theatre offers experience

Christine Cherry has a musical background with clas-

sical voice training that prepared her

If have ever for roles in musical theatre. you had dreams ofbeing previous

The KWLT an actor or of becoming involved in provides Epp with "a

live theatre, the Kitchener-Waterloo good way to meet people" and she

Little Theatre can with with a provide you "enjoys working large group."

that opportunity. Rather than feeling nervous about

64th Entering it's season, the the- performing, Epp gets a "high" from

atre is run by volunteers who do it.

the board Live theatre everything from sitting on can create some

of directors, set construction, acting anxious moments, however. During

and directing. The theatre is always one performance Epp realized that

she had left crucial looking for volunteers, regardless of a prop backstage.

Instead of a background in theatre. going into a panic, Epp

Board of Directors President asked the actor playing the role of

thebartender in the where the Roberto Machado believes that any- scene

one can become involved. KWLT washroom was. The other actor-

needs not only those involved on realizing what was going on, were

but those able until arrived stage, also who can partic- to improvise Epp

back with the needed ipate in the business management on stage prop.

and rundraising that is required. Currently KWLT is performing

at Annual memberships are avail- Picasso the Lapin Agile, written bv

able for a cost of $25. Tnis entitles comedian Steve Martin, and directed

to tickets for Heather Gurd. you discounts on shows, by

To find out what about, newsletters, eligibility to run for the it is you

Board of Directors and voting privi- will have to go and see it for yourself.

leges at Board meetings. Performances run May 27-29, June

3-5 and 10-12. You can also phone the theatre

Ticket and request to be placed on the mail- prices are $12 for mem-

CHERRY ing list. bers and $14 for non-members.

to Involvement in the theatre can To reserve tickets or become CHRISTINE lead to interesting experiences and is involved call the KWLT at 886-0660. meet who a great way to new people

have similar interests. QUEEN Performing in her second role at IMJHIIIIIIMI—WIPIIW—B—■—MM——— - KWLT Jennifer Epp is a fourth year PHOTO philosophy student at Laurier. Epp

More Star Wars?

Tim Durkin la Luke Skywalker shooting photon

missiles holes the size of into swamp

Bill Murray immortalized the George rats back home. The best part of the

whole movie is that the is far Lucas creation with a zany skit on boy a

all those better actor than Mark Hamill. Not Saturday Night Live, years Dad's A Winner! better Bill ago. than Murray though.

Binks. Doubtless the movie would not Don't fret about Jar Jar He

and adds to have been as successful as it has is truly funny definitely

to be without the the whole movie. Part of his charac- proven star power

shot animation of Bill Murray. Unfortunately for ter was via computer

Murray Star Wars fame has only and the others parts were shot with

actor. grown while his has waned. True he an actual Some complain

has done about his voice;

either that Groundhog Day, its unin-

Ghostbusters and telligible (the slow-

his recent smash er folks say that)

it's hit Rushmore. and others say

Lucas has done racist (the slower

nothing in the last folks say that too).

that Two actors twenty years speak

even . competes like the sterotypi-

with those clas- cal Orientals. This

sics. is puzzling, but not

I digress. This racist.

Liam Neeson is is not an article

about Bill Murray his typically dry

and I but George "bor- | dull self.

ing action films" think he studied

Lucas. acting with Harvey Kietel and Sam II Few people know that Lucas' first Niell. Oh, and Keanu Reeves. Ewan Courtesy of

smash hit in his worst acting was American Graffitti. McGregor puts II Duffsrin Games Room

Fewer still know that he had two job to date. But with a typically stu-

movies Lucas one can't too before that. No one knows pid script expect

his charac- that because they sucked. I will not much. Doubtless he and

will better. be the one to burst that urban leg- ter get If Dad's real fill out ballot at stores your a sport, o participating

If don't see this movie end; surf' the net yourself. you you for a chance to win a Kettier Table Tennis Table valued at $500. Episode One follows the basic plot won't be "avoiding a cultural phe- show Dad he's winner all and cool" will be UUnat better way to a year long. and dialogue structure of its prede- nomenon being you

a dumb who has missed an Gomes cessors, (yes, predecessors!). There person (See ballot for details. Prize on display at Dufferin Room). is movie. a boy who is discovered by myste- excellent

Editor's The Cord does not rious - la note: Staff forces a Luke Skywalker COnCSTOGfI with Tim the Jar Jar Binks and Obi Wan Kinobi. There is a pod agree on

issue 'cause he's dumb. - la the race a speeder chase on mail The Phantom Endor to We do concur that and the good guy has go

Menace is worth at least look-see. into the heart of the bad guys den - a a • - • - SUN 12 - AT MON - FRI 9:3oam 9:oopm SAT 9:3oam 6:oopm noon s:oopm KING STREET NORTH THE CONESTOGA EXPRESSWAY The Cord Weekly Wednesday, June 2, 1999 Entertainment • 14

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Marshall Ward

WLU alumnus serves as K-W Artist-ln-Residence

themselves in this current collection. result of a period when Ward would

Ward is hopeful these new paint- complete one painting a day, leaving

will behind visual record how art ings draw some attention away a of his

from his previous collection, "The progressed and changed over time.

Squared Circle," which has received They are arranged in the front

a lot of windowofhis Hall studio for all coverage. Gty

"The Squared Circle" is a series to see, including my personal

influenced both of Harlan of large paintings by favorite, a portrait Colonel

the sketches of Michelangelo and the Sanders, distributor of greasy, stinky

tumultuous world of professional chicken in a bucket.

wrestling. Aside from the obvious influences

The result is a lot like drinking of old-town Kitchener, professional

boxes one of those juice where they wrestlers and international chicken

mix two really strange flavours like moguls, Ward's art owes a lot to the

bananas and cantaloupe - at first local community of artists in K-W.

you're a little put off, but eventually Citing contemporaries Peter

start to taste for it. Harris and Karin you develop a Rabuka, Ward

Ward describes the paintings as praises the circle of local artists who

"present[ing] man's suffering with all support each other's works and help

the amplification of tragic masks create a creative, productive atmos-

the through images of professional phere for the local art scene.

wrestling," and "exploring] my fas- Ward makes it quite clear that

cination with this twentieth century Kitchener-Waterloo is a deeply artis-

art tic pop phenomenon." region.

If like to for If Ward you would go see is right, then perhaps the

yourself: several of the "Squared Kitchener-Waterloo art community

Circle" of will be able make last- paintings are on display in today to as

Ward's studio. ing an impression in the future as the

the Also on display are a collection of images of past have made on

paintings entitled, "Cause and "This Grey City."

Effect."

the Editor These smaller pieces are the Ross Bullen is Arts Page

CHERRY CHRISTINE

Ross Bullen The Artist-In-Residence pro- June 21, July 26 and August 16 and CHERRY

in its fifth allows an the cost is dollars work- gram, now year, eight per

After artist to work in the Gty Hall art stu- shop, and "Illustrations for Young spending any amountof time in

their work interact on June 14 CHRISTINE dio, and People," taking place downtown Kitchener, one would be display

the public through a series of from 7-9 which costs $15. hard-pressed not to sense the influ- with p.m.

The studio to ence the old buildings and factories larger space seems with Ward. he have had on local artist Marshall agree Although noting

while s was more productive working Ward new series of paintings, enti- The paintings in his studio, Ward is more than tled "This Grey Town." own willing to all the extra public- The collection of nine paintings, accept my his kind main explore ity at new location as a of currently on display in the quid lobby of the Kitchener Gty Hall, fascination pro quo. His new body of work certainly explores the gradual evolution of

fits with the downtown location too, downtown Kitchener by drawing with this even if the paintings in praise of old attention to some of its architectural

crumbly brick don't exact- highlights. twentieth- buildings ly fit with the cold, sterile and mod- Ward uses a series of brick-like

ern feel of Gty Hall itself. patterns and faded, dingy colours to century Ward has long identified with the evoke a sense of antiquity and histo- he downtown region. As a teenager ry- , art pop would frequent local arcades and The paintings resemble very record shops. early photographs, vague images later the various intruded and phenomenon. In years it was on by bursts of light

concert venues that often lured colour, distinct in some places, yet

and workshops (and the Ward downtown. warped and unclear in others. conferences and occasional visitor). Now, after living working CHFRRY Ward, a 27 year old Laurier grad- drop-in

the "Life downtown, Ward's impressions of all uate and current Artist-In-Residence Among workshops are

the old stores and factories (and at which takes place Kitchener Gty Hall seems very Drawing," the have manifested CHRISTINF from 8-10 jail) pleased with the result. Monday evenings p.m., especially Classifieds 16

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