_ ■ ■ Feature... Sports Entertainment Hate Men's Interview literature Basketball with 6 on the | #g loses to 11 M treble •! £* Internet AW Brock A 4# charger iv

the

"The tie that binds since 1926" Wednesday, January 21,1998 Will StudentPublications Cord VOLUME XXXVIII • ISSUE NINETEEN Boogin' down at the Turret An apology to members of the community Due to an inexcusable oversight in While an apology will never the WLUSP advertising depart- erase the hurt that this ad has ment, the last edition of The Cord inflicted, we are taking active steps carried an advertisement for the to ensure this never happens Committee for Open Debate on the again. Holocaust, directed by Bradley WLUSP is currently developing Smith. a policy that will modify the adver- Smith is a well-known tising department's screening Holocaust denier and his adver- process. tisement should never have The Cord is working to ensure appeared in the pages of The that other Canadian university and Cord. To challenge the undeniable college newspapers are made fact that over six million Jews aware of this particular ad's exis- were murdered during World War tence. Two is incorrigible. It goes against We intend to have the money everything this paper ana its staff from this paid advertisement believe in. donated to a Holocaust education However, as Editor-in-Chief, it organization. is ultimately mv responsibility to The Cord is committed to ensure that hate literature is not defending human rights and the printed in The Cord. I apologize for truth. the serious breach of trust this Katherine M. Harding advertisement represents. Editor-in-Chief Rae visits WLU KRISTINA E.M. SPENCE students for a chance to enhance Cord News their political knowledge and expe- Former Ontario Premier Bob Rae rience. spoke at the opening ceremonies of The three day conference Laurier s second annual Model First incorporated the events of an actual Ministers' Conference last Friday First Ministers' Conference, com- afternoon. plete with individual position Rae welcomed the delegates to papers, a media scrum, and a MARTYN the conference and entertained the structured conference agenda. crowd. "Now that I've retired, I am PSA President Mike Zsala, LUKE speaking to you as a recovering explained how the students pre- politician. It's just like being an alco- pared for the conference and why PHOTO: holic - it's hard to stay clean," Rae Laurier chose to establish a tradi- said. Amid the laughter and jokes at tion ofsuch conferences. Break out the polyester and bell bottoms; The Travolta's played to a sold out crowd at the Turret Mike Harris' expense, Rae reflected "The delegates did their own Saturday night. The event was organized by the BSA (Board of Student Activities). on his experience as premier and research on their positions so that inspired the delegates with his opti- they could represent a particular mism. province or political body. The The conference, organized by group discussions will concern the Political Science Association Canadian identity and the reforma- . . evaluated . There isn't WLUSUpresident (PSA), worked around the obstacles tion of the Senate the of First JAMES MUIR al organization, and leadership style organization was felt to be sound, of the mail strike, ice storm, and much out there in way at Cord News were examined. The objectives out- but it was felt that Wong "should get meningitis scare to bring together Ministers' Conferences other uni- The results of the Students' Union lined in the president's campaign more directly versities. presidential performance review mandate were reviewed and their involved in con- /highland Continued • See Rae pg. 4 were made public this week. success was assessed. flicts." PORTRAIT STUDIO WLUSU President, Stewart Comments in the evaluation Wong recog- Inside Wong was evaluated by randomly were generally positive, but con- nized this as a Grad Photos selected members of the university cerns were raised over the Strategic concern saying,, Opinion 6 was noth- » administration, board of directors, Planning Committee's survey "there ScMscialww mm W w m WBm International 9 full-time and general volunteer stalf process, the Union's layout of their ing really surpris- Bxlo Two 2x3 i.n the evalua- MMlOm 5x7 Six Feature 10 in December of 1997. Cord page, the President's ideologi- ing For Only Their comments were synthe- cal autonomy from the administra- tion, but the Student Life 12 sized into a helpful and favourable tion, and the use of feedback pur- Operations Sports 14 critique of the Students' Union suant to Wilfs quality/service con- Management Entertainment... 16 leader. trol cards. 3RI 744 . 5553 Arts 19 Wong's performance, manageri- The president's managerial Continued pg. 5 J Classifieds 20 I ill &&k ■ m '?\ fcstfflKJSS? ffSjjfflF HfIMH ||||t||K: WHB||£^r S&Swl SSIi iMIiF I It 4n& |jjg| j f^f^ SB WM^^B

Hps ft, ■ft ft ■■ ft ft ft VH K II ft ft «|. n SSIF « y.-' $&$ Bk |||jj& ■ WWMk B*r "™i ™ . Ul^hl Hlj|[|n FRIDAYS 102.1 THE EDGE M.C. DANGER BOY DJ. CHRIS PACK Charity Casino Friday January 23 Saturday January 24 FREE with admission

FRIDAY & SATURDAY FREE BEFORE 10:00 l 3 41 MARS LAND DRIVE WATERLOO 886-773 0^

| CORD NEWS News Bites The line behind the machine New, smaller meal plan CIBC rep. says one ATM is all we need A $50 meal plan Ls now available for students who find the $300 BETH MULLEN on the bank machines in recent meal plan too much. The new Cord News years, one machine was removed plan, already available for faculty If you have ever walked by Wilfs on and the remaining machine relocat- and staff, became effective a Wednesday night you may have ed to a busier, more active location January 5, 1998. Students wishing noticed the 10 minute line-up for the in the school. to purchase the new plan will still only bank machine on campus. She made it clear that it is the be required to pay the appropriate A complaint among Laurier stu- bank itself that regulates the num- to. dents is that the single bank ber of machines put into a particular machine is not meeting the needs of location. its numerous users. lippert notes the busiest time for Turn in your Often confronted with a message the bank machine this year was declaring that the machine is "out of during the month of September. It condoms funds" or "out of service," many stu- reached 14,382 transactions. AnseD Personal Products of New dents feel that an additional She receives only the monthly Jersey has Issued a recall of 900 machine might be useful. transaction rate from the CIBC, lots of Lifestyles, Prime, and As recently as last year, two despite her requests for both the Contempo condoms with spermi- machines serviced the WLU popula- daily and the hourly activity rates. cide lubricant. The condoms in tion. Joan Carther, a representative Lifestyles Spermicide Lubricated "Having one bank machine in from the CIBC Bank in Waterloo, lot # 9411042300, 11/97; the busiest spot on campus is just an said there are a number of factors, Lifestyles Extra Strength with inconvenience," says Fiona Bassett, such as location, accessibility, and Spermicide lot # 9502037900, a second year Communication building codes that influence the 02/98; and Lifestyles Extra Studies student, "especially when installation of a second bank Strength with Spermicide lot # the one that we do have always machine. 9610302100, 11/99 have been breaks down when you need it rrhere is a mandatory minimum found to deteriorate before the most." standard of 15,000 transactions per WILLIAMS end of their shelf-life. The recall "Sometimes, it seems like all we day before a proposal for a second amounts to roughly 57 million do at WLU is line up," says another machine is considered - a detail condoms. frustrated second year co-op stu- which seems to be undisclosed to STEPHEN dent. any WLU representative. This crite- Dan Allan, CIBC Community ria must be met to ensure that the PHOTO: Manager, said that there are already bank machine pays for itself at a Convert your There can be only one! No, not a single sword weilding immortal more requests than there are bank particular location. at the end of time, but the bank machine. Venda card machines available and valid needs If this requirement is met, and a are being met as quickly as possible. proposal is submitted and accepted, The University of Waterloo Linda Lippert, Manager of Retail a contract could be drawn up fee of a significant sum of money turiity to do business with the school Graphics department is convert- Operations for the Students' Union, between WilfridLaurier and CIBC. becomes an issue for WLU. could only offer one machine due to ing all its campus self-serve explains that due to the low activity In this case, said Carther, a rental Every bank that had the oppor- the low transaction rates. copiers to tako WATCARDS, The WATCARD, unlike the old Venda Card, is not available to non-UW students. As of January sth, 1998, Lose the ice or pay the price Laurier students will no longer be able to use their old Waterloo KRISTINA E. M. SPENCE "If the students do the shoveling, year. Roughly half of the houses it has accumulated a bit." Venda cards. If a student has Cord News the students should charge a fee," with uncleared sidewalks and Crawford says the city will give money left on their old card they It's snowing. It's windy. It's cold. It's says Verbanac. "It's work, it's labor. unhappy neighbours were tenant- the offending residents a notice and can transfer it to a guest copy the last thing you want to do, but it's It should be subsidized off the rent." occupied. an additional 24 hours to clear the card. No cash funds are available, going to cost you $140 if you don't Forrest Walker, a third-year "The biggest thing we try to tell snow. If no action has been taken including the original one dollar doit. Geography major, rents a house students is 'Whose responsibility is after the grace period, snow cost The new visitor card can be Snow removal is the responsibili- where the landlord has a contractor it?' Make sure that your landlord removal workers will clear the snow purchased for one dollar. ty of every resident of every house- remove snow. If he had to shovel the leaves the equipment for you and and bill the residents of the house hold in Waterloo; this means the snow himself, Walker would expect that you have the sidewalk cleared the $140 fee for the service.

owner and the tenant - sleep- some form of compensation from within 24 hours," Kaye Crawford, The City of Waterloo and the Cow cloning deprived university students includ- his landlord. "Maybe we'd get a Manager of the By-Law Good Neighbours Council recently ed. decrease in rent. Something like $5 Enforcement office says. partnered with Union Gas to initiate George and Charlie are the According to city by-law 82-12, or $10 a month," he said. Second-year student Julie an awareness program. Union Gas newest additions to the genetic the owner or occupant ofevery resi- Although snow removal has not Wilson lives at a house where the workers will leave behind pam- cloning arena. Dr. James Ilobl at dential property is responsible for been a major issue at Legal students shovel the sidewalks them- phlets to remind residents that they the University of Massachusetts, removing snow and ice within 24 Resources, the City of Waterloo selves. "We all takes turn and it should be shoveling their sidewalks and Dr. Steven Stice, of Advanced hours of a snowfall or freezing rain. received approximately 900 com- always gets done. I shovel when I as they check meters along their Cell Technology Inc., announced If a house's roof is situated over a plaints of snow-laden sidewalks last feel like it, but we usually wait until routes. Tuesday that they had genetically sidewalk, it must be cleared ofsnow engineered the two calves. and ice before 9:00 a.m., except on These cows represent a move Sunday. The by-law is effective "OUTRAGEOUSLY FUNNY, EXTRAORDINARILY MOVING and towards "pharming." Such between October and April inclu- utterly charming, Janeane Garafalo is brilliant!" cloning will the mass pro- sive. make - Paul VAjnder, V/BAI Radb New Yotk duction of drugs in cow's milk pos- With these responsibilities in sible. mind, students must know their SOURCE: THE K-W RECORD own role in snow removal. "Garafalo is a treasure in romantic comedies!" £ ! Bernie Verbanac, Assistant Co- ordinator ofLegal Resources, says it Vaccinations is very important for tenants to dis- cuss who is responsible for snow removal if it is not outlined in the ending lease. Doreen Koening, Manager of "The majority of landlords con- Health Services has announced tract it out - they usually have a that vaccinations against snow removal service for winter meningococcal bacteria could and landscaping in the summer. come to an end this week or early They often pay for a year-round package," Verbanac next week. She encourages stu- says. Saturday dents who, as of yet, have not He advises students who rent to OPENS Jan. 24th 7PM/ I received the vaccination to do so be all-encompassing when they dis- JAN. 25 (7 PM) JAN. 26 (9:10PM) JAN.27 (9:2OPM) JAN. 28 (7PM) JAN. 29 (7PM) as quickly as possible before the cuss their leases with landlords. opportunity passes them by. They can use snow removal as a IWWW.SENTEX.NET/PRINCESS/ ESBSj^3IBiBU" PRINCESS ST. W„ WATERLOO 885-2950 I negotiating tool.

January 21,1998 3 Day of action: Is there any action at all?

TERRY WHITE "Students are fed up. Every that will send a strong message to CFS Communications Coordinator, provincial government in a diplo- Cord News September they face tuition fee Simone St-Pierre matic manner. "OUSA gets right to On December 17th, the Provincial increases. Canadians need a nation- Since 1993, tuition has increased the heart of the matter," Brown Government announced that al system of grants. They also need by 45% and the student debt aver- says,"and makes students knowl- Universities could increase tuition a national tuition freeze," said Brad "Protests ages $22,000 for a four year degree edgeable and respectable." by as much as 20% over the next Lavigne, National Chairperson of in 1997. In regards to the Day of Action, two years. The reaction to such the CFS. look like "On the provincial level this Brown states that "the idea of a Day announcements throughout Canada "Grants and a fee freeze are first average is estimated to increase to of Action is excellent, to protest and has spurred hundreds of thousands steps towards a fully accessible, $25,000for 1998," said St-Pierre." go against government actions," of students and organizations to publicly funded system of post-sec- we want to According to Meaghan Brown, however, she makes no comment participate in a Day of Action on ondary education today and for Vice-President of University Affairs, about the underlying motives of the January 28, 1998. However, the future generations," Lavigne con- make a big "Protests look like we want to make CFS. question remains, "Will Laurier's cluded. a big scene. The CFS is not an effec- Instead, Brown intends to use voice be heard?" The Day of Action's plan is to scene." tive lobbying group in getting the the Day of Action to make the 1he in ques- help reduce the burden stu- government's attention and their Laurier student body aware of the dilemma found this upon - Meaghan tion lies in the fact that Laurier is dents through a demonstration that Brown, respect like other coalitions do." current tuition increases within not a member of the Canadian wall mobilize and present student Students' Union "Although Laurier is not a part Ontario. Federation of Students [CFS], the concerns to both Federal and of CFS, we do have the same effect "I want to let the student body coordinators of the January 28th Provincial levels of government. VP: University Affairs through [OUSA]." Brown feels know that they have a voice and "Stop Student Debt, National Grants "The demonstration will include Laurier is not a member of the CFS that's me," said Brown "Let me Now" campaign. Laurier is a mem- students throughout Canada partici- because "it is too radical." know; let your voice be known and 1 ber of the Ontario University pating in rallies, teach-ins, work- the government that the student Brown believes OUSA brings can take that back to the group Students Association [OUSA], shops, picket lines and other actions debt crisis must be addressed," said bureaucratic issues directly to the (OUSA)." Rae opensFirst Ministers' Conference Bag O' Crime Continued from cover who had never attended a model tional committee, second-year stu- There are plenty of other model First Ministers' Conference, won dent Wes Harris could not partici- Parliaments and model United the top delegate award for the pate as a regular delegate, but won Redecorating Nations simulations, but the First Canadian identity group. an honorary "Best Delegate Ministers' Conferences are not as "I learned to appreciate the diffi- Wannabe" award. Double-major- plentiful," ZsaJasaid. culty of decision-making for dealing ing in Political Science and History, At the closing of the conference, with national issues. It was great to Harris served as Laurier's head del- Zsala and his organizational com- see the inner-workings of a confer- egate and represented Alberta on presented autographed ence, issue lounge mittee like the nuts and bolts of the the of Senate reform. in Aird copies of Bob Rae's book as awards media " McGinn said The runner- Fellow Laurier delegate Eric to the top delegate and runners-up up for Canadian identity was Davis won the top delegate award for both discussion groups. Adrian Ashead, also a Guelph stu- for the Senate reform discussions Suspicious Person removed paint from the cabinet Erin McGinn, a fifth-year dent. and the runner-up was Guelph stu- 0215 hrs., Wed. Jan. 14 and squirted it onto a sofa, chairs, Political Science major at Guelph As a member of the organiza- dent, David Ranalli A report was received of some carpet, and walls of a lounge on the males knocking on windows on the same floor. west side of Leupold Residence. Investigation revealed that these Trespass individuals were not WLU affiliated 2325 hrs., Thurs. Jan. 15 but were looking for a friend. They A non-WLU male was removed were warned regarding their from Conrad Hall when he refused actions. to leave after being asked to do so by the Head Resident. He was there Suspicious Person to see his girlfriend but was creat- 0230 hrs., Wed. Jan. 14 ing a disturbance. Officers responded to a complaint from residents at Bouckaert Hall Mischief regarding a male person making 0305 hrs., Sat. Jan. 17 harassing phone calls and then Person(s) unknown smashed the skulking outside their window glass in the door by Continuing wearing a pillow case over his Education. No suspects. head. Investigation revealed that the Mischief

responsible parties are residents of 0210 hrs. T Sun. Jan. 18 Bricker Residence. Disciplinary Person(s) unknown broke the glass action will be taken by their Head in one of the doors on the south Resident. side of the Woods Building.

Mischief Mischief 0300 hrs., Thurs. Jan. 15 0400 hrs., Sun. Jan. 18 Person(s) unknown forced open a A light standard outside the south metal cabinet on the third floor of east entrance to the Science the Aird Building. They then Building was found damaged. ■ H ■ H ■ | ■ ■ I H 111 I | 111 H | I ■ I I 111 I H I ■ 111 Cord News. Send us your story tips. We eat them up. Why?

We better.

[email protected]

4 • January 21,1998 CORDNEWS Presidential Reports evaluation Board

Continued from cover WLUSU: OUSA Director, Barry McCarten resigns Board [OMB] and conflict man- agement are things I want to KATHERINE HARDING into shoes that he has already representative for students, "they ing the Business Diploma student work on." Cord News filled." [students] have a right to know status requirement. Harris is still Wong's leadership style was Meaghan Brown, VP: University Another highlight of the board's how I'm doing." He concluded by unsure what the answer is because lauded with praise. Motivation Affairs, announced to the board unusually short meeting was the stating, "I'm interested to see how of conflicting answers from the of staff and volunteers, inner that Ontario Undergraduate Report of the President. Stewart people are going to react to this Business Office and the School of office and external communica- Student Alliance s [OUSA] Director Wong discussed the impending document." Business and Economics. BOD tion were felt to be beyond Barry McCarten has resigned. release of an internal evaluation The Chairs of three committees member Steve Convey voted for clo- reproach. McCarten is leaving the position to regarding his performance as (Academic Affairs Board [AAB], sure on the issue and expressed When asked of the evalua- take a research analyst job with the President. Communications,and Constitutional desire for more concrete informa- tion highlights Wong cited two Ministry of Education and Training. The report which has been com- and Operational Development) also tion from Harris' committee. quotes he was especially proud Former Interim Director of plied through the use of surveys of delivered reports to the board. of* "He has done a fantastic job OUSA, Rick Martin, will assume the university administration, While most of the reports only Correction: Last week it was report- of representing the Students' McCarten's responsibilities until a WLUSU board of directors, full time contained house keeping informa- ed that Meaghan Brown's position Union," and "Stewart can be new director is hired. staff, and most of the WLUSU Vice tion, the chair of AAB, Scott Harris, was VP: External Affairs. Brown counted on for anything." Brown is confident that the Presidents was conducted in incited debate during his report. position is actually VP: University "For me those are two of the appointment of Martin is in OUSAs December. Board members questioned Affairs. We regret if that error most important lines in the doc- best interest stating, "he is stepping Wong stated that as the chief Harris on the confusion surround- caused any confusion. ument," said Wong. The decision to go public with the results of the survey was made by Wong. "1 made it public because I'm a public fig- WLUSP: New policies and yearbook fundraising efforts ure and students have the right to know how I'm performing." SHERI COOPER not been examined carefully tracted with another client in cal problems which pertain to ads Wong outlined the impor- Cord News enough before it had been pub- March as it continues with the solic- of unusual size and editing. The tance of this document to him- One of the first issues covered at lished. The committee resolved that itation campaign. Board was also made aware that selfand to the Union. "It's a doc- this weeks WLUSP board meeting an ad of this nature will not be pub- Depending on it's strain on there will be a six percent cost umented piece of history and was the ratification of a number of lished in the future. WLUSP finances, a fax modem and increase to print the newspaper. future executives will have a Deputy Returning Officers for the The possibility of implementing phone line will likely be installed to Steve Metzger spoke briefly on better idea of what the job upcoming student elections. the Shadows Cabinet Proposal was facilitate the Cord's operations. the success of yearbook sales and entails," said Wong. "I have a The President's report also discussed with it's main focus being The Graduate Students' the Keystone budget. better understanding ofwhere I raised serious concern over the to create continuity between Association's interest in publishing The committee is planning a can improve." Holocaust advertisement printed in Administration and Student a WLUer was also brought to the barbecue on March sth to raise The review did note some last week's Cord. The ad posed Publications. committee's attention. This matter money and is also considering the concerns and areas for some difficulties for the board as This alliance would ensure the is yet to be discussed in more detail. sale of old yearbooks. Advertising improvement, such as a clearer they agreed that this was a sensitive preservation of knowledge usually Regarding Cord operations, the representative, Christine Gergich separation between the office of issue which had been advertised in lost with the turnover of committees Board was informed that the pro- also proposed a fundraising event the President and the office of bad taste. each year. duction team has imposed new to accumulate funds for Student the Vice-President: University Apparently, the ad content had Imaging Solutions will be con- policies to address previous tec.hni- Vocations and charity. Affairs.

ffff^^^lllfll^fi^^

■■ fys -•> x w^:: J||l||ll|llpli|^^^

•' - . < ' •*? A L, J» :5- V . *￿. '.. <,<<5 <• ■ • <"£&&. ■

ffa^MpaillK&^ljpaggsg^

J fe (VM$ (if |lfl| «8reft888asP««P«g8888888888^ fil

j§&sgiB»»BKffl|g|gggg^ Sjjj|B«s|B«pBBpfe&^^

January 21,1998 • 5 CORD OPINION

Cord Editorial the What's in a surname? Let me tell you about Wendel, my Maple Leaf cousin

Cord" One cannot realize how much your sur- It is always a comical moment when sign a photo of Wendel with "To my 'The tie that binds since 1926 name is attached to your sense ofself, until someone asks me if I'm related to some favorite cousin, John Clarke." you suddenly assume a name without any "Clark(e)" they know. I look pensive, fur- This is now prominently displayed on i 1 history or meaning at all. row and contort my eyebrows, pause for a the shelf with the rest of our family por- A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication After my parents divorced in 1987 my dramatic moment and then say "I don't traits. mother advised by a lawyer to think so." The credibility from that photo to 75 University Avenue West, was "prove" our family ties to Wendel Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 assume an extremely generic name as a One summer my brother and I had our has an invaluable of (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 safety precaution, hence "Clarke". entire camp convinced that we were relat- proven to be source comic Fax: (519) 884-7723 We were given the choice of "Smith" or ed to famous Maple Leaf Wendel Clark, relief. Although I've probably just wrecked Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3566 "Jones", but my brother was immediately thejoke. www.wlu ,ca/~wwwcord / horrified at the prospect of being "John Despite the 'lighter' side of having an Smith" and I had the foresight to know assumed name, I still find myself distract- a ed by the roster names on the Headlines: they're the that "Jenny Jones" would not be good scoreboard am now a in the Athletic Complex during I devil's work name to have. I games. that personal touch, I insisted cannot help but feel a little jealous. Sarah Schiefer For on the "e" at the end. A modest attempt at the "Clarke" with I understand and accept the reasons age of twelve to give our new name some behind changing our name. Every name Editorial Board distinctiveness. pride, and I'm has to originate at a point in time; it's just Editor-in-Chief Katherine M. Harding Going from a name that no one could that most of them haven't had to begin in Managing Editor Robin C. Whittaker speli or pronounce easily to one that is making a name the 1980s. News Editor Sterling Lynch admittedly plain and common, generated Take pride in your surname, the histo- Associate News Editor Patricia Lancia many confused looks and comments from for myself. ry behind it and what it means. It's part of Entertainment Editor Erin Keating my school mates. who you are. Assistant Entertainment Editor Tim Durkin Immediately those booths which trace Dammit. Optimistically, I now consider my Sports Editor Mike McKenna your family history and crest in malls, brother and I to be responsible to give Assistant Sports Editor Chris Pearce became enigmatic to me. There are no some form of legacy to our surname. Features Editor Jennifer Clarke other Clarkes that I am related to; a even though our names are spelled differ- I am now a Clarke with pride, and I'm Student Life Editor Lorna Hiscock description of the name's origin is of no ently. We explained this discrepancy with making a name for myself. Dammit. Internationa! Editor Kevin Nasir real interest to me. the claim that "this way, people wouldn't by Clarke to Editorial Jennifer Arts Page Editor Benedict Harris Although it is still reasonable for me to be calling us and asking to talk Wendel." Features Editor On-Line Editor Andrew White get a chart for my mother's maiden name Just imagine the look Wendel Clark The opinions expressed in this editorial are Production Manager Vacant and her family, it is still not directly my gave my brother during an autograph ses- those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Cord Staff, the editorial surname. sion in Toronto when John asked him to board, or Wilfrid Laurier University Student Cord Staff Publications. Production Assistants Aaron Hunter Olga Jordache Angela Orticello Jen Roberts Janette Roy Sarah Schiefer Letters To TheEditor Circulation Manager Uonella Gilbert tisement by the Committee for Open Classified Coordinator Kim Henderson No debating Holocaust Debate on the Holocaust, in the January 14 Copy Editors Irem Ali issue of The Cord. After reading this adver- Megan Atkinson Holocaust indisputable tisement several times, I realized it was Chadwick Dietrich Dear Editor, clearly hate mail. The committee attempts Noelle Fisher Dear Editor, I teach the History of Christianity at to attract the reader with their offer of Public Relations Coordinator Christine McArthur I was disturbed by the appearance in Waterloo Lutheran Seminary here on cam- $50,000. They attempt to sound just and the Cord on January 14, of an advertise- pus and frequently teach graduate students accurate by misplacing quotes by recog- Student ment from what looked to me like an from the Religion and Culture Department nized members of the Jewish community. Holocaust-denial web site. Is the Cord as well. Although I am not a devout reader They believe that the holocaust is debat- Publications Staff obliged to accept advertisements from any- of "The Cord" I do peruse it with some fre- able. It is not. The holocaust happened. The Photo Manager Stephen Williams one no matter what the content? There is quency. To my shocked surprise I discov- Nazi's kept accurate precise records. Photo Technicians Luke Martyn nothing to "debate" about the occurrence ered the advertisement offering $50,000.00 Anyone who has any doubt in their mind Joanne Spadafora of the Holocaust or the existence of gas to anyone who could convince "a national should visit the holocaust museum in Karen Stegenga ovens. Both have been proven incontro- television network to air" the described 90- Washington DC or Yad Vashem, the holo- Genevieve Landry vertibly. I believe that the principal purpose minute video by a "Holocaust revisionist." caust memorial in Israel. In fact, everybody Systems Administrator Shayne Udkea behind Holocaust-denial is the dissemina- For decades fascist groups and neo- should go, Jewish or otherwise. There are Advertising Manager Lars Pastrik tion of hatred toward Jews. I urge that in Nazi organizations, through pseudo-intel- not many survivors left. We must remem- Ad Sales Representative Andrew Loucks the future Student Publications and the lectuals, have sought to discredit the horri- ber and learn from the mistakes so that Ad Production Manager Vacant Cord think seriously about their advertising ble genocide policy perpetrated by the none be condemned to repeat it. Ad Production Assistants Richard Basas policy and refrain from accepting money Third Reich known as the Holocaust. That My grandfather, a Jewish survivor Allison Cook from individuals and groups whose aim is systemic butchery of the Jewish people in escaped a concentration camp and lived Sandra Cunha at best to misinform and at worst to incite Germany and occupied lands is so well- underground in a bunker for several years. hatred. documented via eyewitnesses and hard I have a responsibility as a young Jewish Administration Richard P. Fuke written data that its horrible reality is woman to pass on the horrors of the holo- President Tom Hrubes Department of History beyond debate. Attempts to place the caust so that nobody will ever have to go VP: Finance Mark Duke Holocaust under the rubric of free speech through that suffering again. The holocaust Board of Directors Christine Gergich and honest debate are barely concealed was not simply a persecution of the Jewish David Trueman Ryan Locke Season for truth efforts to fan the flames of racial hate and people. Six million of the nine million who Michelle MacDonald Steve Metzger anti-Semitism. perished were Jews, but among the list of Dear Editor, Given "The Cord" s policy to print noth- those murdered were Gypsies, blacks, The Cord will not print anything that is racist, sexist, or homophobic in nature, as I would like to take this opportunity to ing "racist, sexist or homophobic", I suggest handicapped, homosexuals, communists deemed by the staff as a voting body. The Cord will not print anything in violation of its address last weeks issue of the Cord. The that the newspaper print a loud Code of Ethics, outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cord subscription rates are $20.00 retraction and more. per term for addresses within Canada. The Cord is printed by CanWeb Printing. All com- advertisement by Holocaust revisionists of this racist ad (indeed, on p. 1). In fact, it We need to do more than just watch mentary is strictly the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect that of the Cord staff, the editorial board, or WLU Publications. was most disconcerting. As a child of a might be a profound and healthy gesture Schindler's List. We, the Laurier communi- Holocaust survivor, I can honestly say that for "The Cord" to give the money received ty need to stand up and say that we're not Contributors those who reject the Holocaust as an his- for that ad to the local Holocaust Education going to tolerate this hate literature and Bernie Farber, Jeff Schouela, James Muir, Marsha King, torical event are in effect rejecting humani- Committee or a similar organization com- this ignorance any longer. It is this igno- Gemma Warner, Ryan Stevens, Devon & Taylor, Ryan ty. I applaud the Cord staff for their attitude mitted to the obliteration ofracism. rance that breeds hateful behavior. The Lindsay, Kerry Thompson, Janal Bechthold, Sheri Misner, in accepting responsibility and apologizing Rev. Dr. Oscar Cole-Arnal holocaust, an atrocity by man, can happen JamieW.L. Hill, Thorn Ryan, Heath Applebaum, Jennifer for their error, however the staff should be again. The holocaust is by no means "a Kristina E.M. Spence, Beth Lee, Mullen, Matthew Brodie, more discriminating in their choices. To story". It is fact. It is not up for debate. Geoffrey Li, Maire Mardelle, Craig Cardiff, Jeffrey Fila and quote King Solomon; "to everything there is Holocaust Together, we must make sure history Matthew A. Lauder. K. that a season." Now is the season for truth. To PS The Cord would like to thank Tom, David, and Shayne a reality is not repeated. with words is gross for setting up our new network. Ail your hard work over the wrong anyone a injus- Beth Suraski not this Dear weekend and past couple of weeks is greatly appreciated. tice. Let anyone suffer injustice. Editor, President PP.S Happy Robbie Bums Day (Jan. 24) Rabbi Nathau W. Langer 1 am writing in response to the adver- Wilfrid Laurier Jewish Students' Association

6 • January 21,1998 CORDOPINION LettersToTheEditor Experience Successful (not YOU!) believes in covering more Overall, the conference was in negative news events rather than my opinion successful, interesting, relief positive. and educational. The conference got the Electric Quebec As an affiliate with CTV, offto an excellent start with a speech Dear Editor, Kitchener could have received by the former Premier of Ontario, This is a returned letter from our National attention which can help all Bob Rae. The ability of a conference contact in Granby, Quebec. It was in the community. I believe we like this to attract key note speakers Cord most successful. We nearly loaded a received well over $100,000.00 in like Mr. Rae says a lot for the calibre ' 48' trailer which was donated by donations this weekend to help our ofsuch a function. Challenger AND a driver who donat- fellow Canadians - and that made us Being a first year student at ed HIS time. The reason I am con- proud. We received countless acco- Laurier, 1 was thoroughly impressed tacting you Is the poor if not pathetic lades from donors - and that made by the organization, the persons coverage we received from CKCO. as proud. We talked to donors who responsible for putting on such an I had complied with all their either had a friend or relative in the event, as well as the effort and inter- / in this news event and lit- Grandby area who us a hug, mm est wcorcl demands have a displayed by all those who partic- erally had to beg to get what was handshake, and a smile - and that ipated. covered. We try, as Optimists, to look made us proud. At the end of the day In my opinion, of all the simula- at the sunny side of everything and - we were all proud Canadians. tions I have attended, this one was all not our the let anything disturb for CKCO, to most fun, con- It's peace of As 1 leave that up the organized, and in mind. Yet, CKCO decided to inter- the viewers and its news director structive. The only problem that I view a woman who owns her own who obviously - didn't care or want noted during during the weekend hair styling company; who, in our to care. was in the role the media was forced way we read opinion gathered a fraction to what Lan M. Clark to portray. These two students were we sent. She is to be commended for Optimist & Laurier student forced to sit around for endless her efforts as to all who acted like we amounts of time (from what I gath- did - caring, concerned, and er), just to question the delegates the world. unselfish. when they emerged from behind At a meeting last night, we all First Minister closed doors, about issues they had agreed that we should have phoned no idea about because they weren't CKCO and told them that there was Conference allowed in the negotiation rooms. Letters Policy a break in or some other NEGATIVE Perhaps as an improvement for • All letters must be signedand SLfcrnftted with the author's narre,studertidentjfica- news event and we would have a success next year, the media should be tion number, and telephone number. Dear received the coverage in what we Editor, allowed to participate in the negotia- • Al letters wll be printed with the author's name. Letters can be printed without the AND the community deserved. If it The weekend of January through tions, even if it goes against conven- author's name ortyby permission ofthe Editor-inChief was because we were a service club to the 18, saw the passing of the 2nd tion ... it is a simulation after all. • publication - then so be it. Yet, if the Rotarians Annual First Minister's Conference Despite that minor note, the First Letters mustbe received tyTuescty at noon for in that week's issue in sneeze, CKCO is there in a flash. hosted by Wilfrid Laurier University. Ministers Conference was worth the print on disk, orviaemail to: 22oord@ machlwii.ca Maybe I am venting a little anger The conference involved numerous attendance fee. If not for the politics • Letters must be typed, doible spaoed and cannot exceed 500wads. on all, • behalf of our club and other clubs students who assumed various roles of it then for the acquaintances The Cord resents the right to ect ary letter. Spelling and gammar wll not be cor- who volunteered nearly hours present the Canadian political I encourage students from 30 within formed. rected. this weekend. Maybe I should keep landscape today. They debated this every year, to support this strong • ngect part, my comments to myself but it seems years issues of Senate reform, and Laurier tradition. The Cord resents the ist to arty letter; in or in that is h vtiation to me quite clearly that the media protection of the Canadian identity. Chris Schafer ofexisting Cord policies. GET INVOLVED" RUN IN THE WLUSU/WLUSP ELECTION

WILFHJD LAURIER UNIVERSITY p . „ , , p r UI AA l\lMOMII IM/M A\IiUTI DM1M Sj

jj '' m PACKAGE

NUARY 27, 1998 AT 12:00 P.M.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: WLUSP: PRESIDENT, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WLUSU: PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT: UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION DAY IS FEBRUARY 10,1998

January 21,1998 • 7 CORDOPINION Holocaust denial: the knife point and cutting edge of modem anti-Semitism

BERNIE M. FARBER of innocent people, the vast majority they claim are forgeries. Survivor they chose to refer to themselves as vel are various "hot links" to many Special to Cord Opinion Jews, were gassed to death in vari- eyewitnesses are all suffering from a Holocaust revisionists'". other websites engaging in

The Holocaust is the term used to ous extermination camps. mass case of delusion or have some- — "Holocaust Denial Today" Holocaust denial and anti-Semitism. describe the murder of six million Interestingly, those who have stud- how managed to all get together published in From Marches to One prominent link on the CODOH Jewish men, women, and children ied the aberration of Holocaust and perpetrate a great hoax on the Modems' A Report on Organized website is to Canadian Holocaust (amongst them, 1.5 million children denial point out that in their hateful world. The confessions of Nazi war Hate in Metropolitian Toronto. denier and anti-Semite Ernst under the age of 10) carried out by attempt to deny mass gas chamber criminals caught after the war are February 1997. Zundel. Nazi Germany from 1939 to 1945 murders, the deniers focus solely on said by deniers to be invalid because Among the more prolific of the Anti-Semitism stands today as utilizing the most modern techno- Auschwitz to de-construct what they they were probably extracted deniers is someone named Bradley one of the longest running forms of logical means of the day. Jews (as call the "gas chamber theory". Smith. Originally from California, bigotry and discrimination known to well as gypsies, gays, and other Nothing is said of the other death Smith has maintained close contact humanity. Qever anti-Semites over "undesirables") were murdered by: camps that utilized gas chambers- with some of the most virulent the ages have had to find new and executions by S.S. mobile killing Chelmno, Sobibor, Treblinka, Belzec, AnthSemitism world-wide Holocaust deniers. better methods with which to hate squads; starvation in ghettos; work- and Majdanek. Unlike other Holocaust denial orga- the Jew. The modern form of anti- ing to death in labour camps and Little is said by deniers of the stands today nizations such as the ill named Semitism in which hatemongers concentration camps; and, in the mobile S.S. killing squads known as "Institute for Historical Review", hope will take them gliding into the end, mass gassings in extermination Einsatzgruppen which followed the as one of the Bradley Smith has chosen to con- 21 century is Holocaust denial-the camps such as Auschwitz, German army as it advanced east- centrate his efforts on the college knifepoint and cutting edge of the Treblinka, Sobibor, and others. wards, dragging innocent men, longest run- campus. Since the early 1990's new anti-Semitism. Despite the fact Since that time, Nazism has women, and children from their through a pseudo think-tank named that all decent-thinking people reject rightly become associated with mur- homes, forcing them to dig their CODOH — Committee for Open the wild lies of Holocaust deniers der and evil incarnate. Today, there own graves, and to stand naked by a ning forms of Debate on the Holocaust — Smith such as Bradley Smith, it is nonethe- are neo-Nazis, white supremacists, pit where mass shootings claimed has been what many have described less an especially painful and excru- and others whose vision for the their lives. bigotry and as the college outreach point person ciating experience for the remnants future is to try and rehabilitate The deniers are strangely silent on Holocaust denial. In an attempt of European Jewry - the survivors of Nazism. However, in order to do so, on the crowding or Jews into ghet- discrimina- to legitimize Holocaust denial as a the Holocaust. The Holocaust stole they must first find a way in which tos and forced labour camps where credible part of study, Smith has from the Jewish people millions of to remove the darkest cloud hang- they worked to death or died of star- tion known to tried time and again to insert cam- our best-biblical scholars, medical ing over Nazism- the Holocaust. vation, disease, and mass beatings. era-ready ads into campus newspa- doctors, great legal minds and, of Hence, the growth of what has Little is said by the deniers of the humanity. pers both in Canada and the United course, the children. We must never become known as "Holocaust Nazi euthanasia program perpetrat- States. For the most part he has forget the children. Holocaust denial denial". ed against their own people who did failed. not only denies their deaths, but also Currently, there is an interna- not meet the "Aryan" test of superi- Certainly no Canadian newspa- in fact denies the short sweet time tional movement engaged in an ority. They do not talk of the use of through torture or as a result of bar- per (up until the acknowledged they spent on this earth. attempt to deny the monstrous gas vans in which thousands of gaining for lives. A historian Mantrel error committed by The Varsity) has crimes of the Holocaust. They con- innocent Jews and other victims Ptutschi has stated: ever accepted an advertisement Bernie M. Farber is the Acting tend that the murder of millions of were crowded into the back of diesel from Bradley Smith. While he Executive Director of the Canadian Jews in gas chambers could not trucks with the hose turned inward "In history you do not begin by attempts to cleverly hide his Jewish Congress, Ontario Region. He have taken place for technological thereby taking them on a ride of attaching yourself to a wild theory Holocaust denial, most college stu- is the author and editor of From reasons. asphyxiation and death. and then reject anything thatflies in dents are not that easily duped. Marches to Modems: A Study of Clearly this is nonsense. All Holocaust deniers reject evi- the face of it. Yet the Holocaust As a result, Smith has recently Organized Hate in Metropolitan major historians and indeed sur- dence that in any way attacks and deniers want to portray themselves moved his venture from the college Toronto. vivors, who are still with us today, disproves their bizarre conspiracy as disinterested truth seekers, real campus onto the Internet. Along have testified to the fact that millions theory. Documents and photographs historical researchers. That is why with the usual Holocaust denial dri- So you want to write a Cord ~ -McCioriis Letter to the Fromßow i -»•«■»=» Editor... to Editor are just as important BESTAI,RA NT Letters the ' 10A& 'pr^ to The Cord Opinion section as its own editorials. They are the voice of our read- ￿ Build your own pasta. 4-8 daily ers. ~759! To be published, a letter should be (oh^rri»rr^dr' Attention Graduates!! topical and of interest to other readers. Letters under 300 words are preferred because they are usually more effective. TV .35 Wing special Sun. - Thurs. 9pm -12 ■ Letters will not be printed if they are I 12- complimentary incomplete or libelous, but they are not censored if they criticize a story or editor- ￿ Wacky Wednesdays 9pm - lam I portrait greeting cards ial that has been printed. The Cord wel- comes debate which may arise from con- $2 specials with paekage every ordered before tent appearing in our newspaper. * February 15/98 Letters to the Editor should comply

■ .. . , Enjoy' one of fresh homemade burgers | , . , our , J 3 I (not in conjunction with other special offers)rr with our policy to be printed. with fresh cut fries I Forde Studio has been serving the graduates of A bring this ad in for a complimentary WLU for over 30 years We pride ourselves on Cord appetizer value of $6.00 [| . H quality of our work and service. (1 per table, valid 7 days a week until Feb 28/98) Opinion:

Call Forde Studios and arrange to have Bet T, our stpeitowl Sunday ! your you portrait aken by ; Jan 25: ■ award winning photographers get here early | can't have JmmmmXSmmimtL I just one!

8 January 21,1998 CORD INTERNATIONAL A postcard from Laos

CRAIG CARDIFF I ended up sharing a room with a was mobbed from that point Cord International Perspective Norwegian fellow. He was a fairly afterward. 1 entered Laos from Chiang Khong, interesting case study in what's It was a bit of a bummer as far Thailand into Huay Xai, a sleepy lit- wrong with academia in Norway: as the wish for a pure cultural tle town with stores opening out he claimed to be working on his encounter (an oxymoron maybe, into the street, selling everything PhD on deconstructionism and was but the sentiment is there) was from toilet paper to automatic rifles. travelling on his fellowship grant. concerned, being interrupted by I encountered the Laotian Taxpayers money being put to good street kids patting at your pockets bureaucracy: Immigration con- use. and asking for pens and money. Official Name: Lao People's Democratic Republic sisted of a bunch of guys wearing For the elections, two soldiers I went for a walk off the main Government; Communist full soldier gear, smoking ciga- stood under a canopy while three strip amongst the hodge-podge of Population: 4.6 million (1993 est.) rettes or sleeping at their desks, men and one women in hot wool buildings and huts, and just Capital City: Vientiane who bark at you in Laotian and suits looked sweaty and tired, mak- watched the people as they languages: Lao {official}, French, English only stop when 1000 kip notes ing sure that the voting occurred watched me. Opium was offered Religions: Buddhist 85%, animist and other 15% fall out of your passport and dis- according to the rules. I tried taking in abundance (almost always by Literacy Rate: 84% appear into their desk drawers. a picture of the large communist old men who were dentally Birth rate: 44/1000 (1993 est) Not having done my homework, flag with a fist raised victoriously in impaired and smiled slyly). I Infant mortality rate: 104/1000 (1993 est) I soon found out that Laos was hav- the foreground, but the soldiers did learned to say 'thank you, but no' Life expectancy at birth: 51,18 years ing elections, and that all movement in Laos - 'kop jai, mai dai'. independence: 19July 1949 (from France) would soon be stopped before, dur- When travel was again . GDP $900 million (1991) ing and one day after the vote (there I felt as allowed, 1 grabbed a slow boat Per capita income: $200 {1991} had been reports of boats being with an Australian couple and a Inflation: 10% {1991). shot at). though this British guy, and we meandered Major Trading Partners: Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, I grabbed a boat with some for 8 hours down the Mekong Russia, US, China Westerners, including an American part of the river. This time there wasn't the who had just finished a teaching same fear of the boat capsizing, Source: CIA World Factbook stint in Japan. He kept commenting world had and I enjoyed the ride a lot more. on how it was understandable that We arrived in Luang Prabang, x-ray/metal detection unit mission to change the world or the American military lost the war. been where I spent Christmas. wrapped in plastic, over which a themselves. If I meet one more "Look at the terrain!" he would The Buddhist temples were small, neatly written sign said meathead who wants to tell me comment. He kept referring to any amazing. I've come to the conclu- "sorry metal check no work - how much better of a person they Laotians we came into contact with forgotten... sion that they are great to see, check please all weapons". Every are now that they've been travel- as "these people," in kind of and best to see for yourself, moment, I just felt safer and ling, or how lightweight their grandiose, condescending manner and I was rather than have them described safer. pack is, I'm going to punch them. reserved normally for Scots by thft to you. The monks were pretty We landed in the capital, There's a bunch ofpeople who amnrtc* - crusty Brits. Needless to say it was a dS I!Ul ig LI lt£ laid back. Some were smoking Vientiane, and met a really cool are referred to as the hardcores long boatride. opium; others were drinking lao Laotian couple who had been to these people take pride in doing We were piled into a ten foot first to catch lao, a rice whiskey/vodka drink Canada and spoke excellent stupid things like motorcycling boat, and were given motorcycle that tastes like gasoline. I'm won- French. We hung out at their through Cambodian minefields helmets and small pieces of styro- sight of it. dering where the craftsmen who restaurant and the man passed and showing you how full their foam with a ratty cord tied through actually built all of the older on some great information con- passports are with little border the middle."life preservers," said buildings have gone - any of the cerning overland travel through crossing stamps. It is a nuisance. the driver. not think it was a good idea and new construction appears to be Laos into Vietnam. Their soup, If you catch me doing anything The scenery along the Mekong took my film. falling apart as soon as it is made. however, wasn't as good as their resembling this, wait until I've got was incredible. I felt as though this Pak Beng was absolutely the I took a small propjet plane to company, and I spent the next my back turned, and then smack part of the world had been forgot- best place to be stuck. It was full of Vientiane. We managed to fit in three days examining my hostel me hard with something metal. ten a few hundred years ago, and I contradictions; a rusty tin hut with a seventeen people, one chicken, room toilet up close and personal. was among the first to catch sight of toothless old woman manning the and two pilots who I'd watched Thinkng of home, it has kept Craig Cardiff is a hometown musi- it. 'store-front' (which consisted of the finish off a litre of beer each, in me sane remembering that there cian and Uof W graduate. He left Water came over the side of the open front of a one room house) the restaurant before leaving. are people who speak English for Malaysia in September and has boat often (the concept of buoyancy while watching a television fed by a Customs consisted of a high-tech who are normal, and not on some been travelling in the region since. versus load distribution was cer- state-of-the-art mini-satellite dish. tainly challenged). It wasn't until Children would swarm you in hallway through the ride that I real- the streets practicing English, ized the driver was going incredibly and asking for pens. The same fast, and that there were many Norwegian of academia fame had rocks cropping out of the water. My decided it would be a good idea reoccurring concern was 'just how to bring twenty pens with well does this guy know the river?'. Norwegian flags on them, and a I ended up in the small riverside roll of near worthless kip notes town of Pak Beng, and was interned and distribute them to the chil- there while the elections took place. dren - every single Westerner Paper Thin Budget? {/jgjk

Rent a movie from our store and ! receive a second rental j JumboVideo FREE I Coupon! j (ZelleJ^laza) | Waterloo 886-0500

offer. Offer excludes new releases. Expires 02/13/98. Not valid with any other w BONUS

* * *■"■ ~ ■ - ■* •*? *■ * *"*» * - - * ~ *■*- *•" •***• ... y& -• v. ■■«& ••' '" :•«. '-:? »--- - -/?- ••- "- -v - • . - :' --**?*■: ' ■■■-■■ ■:.■> • • . ■ CORDFEATURE Hate literature on the Internet The battle over cyber-hate: a look at Ernst Zundel's current human rights hearing

CORD FEATURE "Did Six Million Really Die?" "66 hand-written material into the com- elusions; and (3) that faulty presup- telephone hate messages. BY MATTHEW A. LAUDER Questions and Answers on the puter (and sent it to Rimland) so it positions were used (a "code strate- While successful in a number of For over thirty years, Toronto-based Holocaust," and "Jewish Soap") could be posted on the web-site. gy") so that readers would "observe cases, including John Ross Taylor in racialist Ernst Zundel has dissemi- encourage hate or contempt; and The Commission also relied historically accurate Holocaust sto- 1979, the Church of Jesus Christ- nated his unique brand of anti- (3) that the act itself applies to the upon the expert testimony of Dr. ries as absurd fables." Aryan Nations in 1988, and Tony Semitism, usually under the guise of use of the Internet as a method of Gary Prideaux, a linguistics profes- In comparison to Zundel's argu- McAleer and the Canadian Liberty historical revisionism, around the telephonic communication. sor from the University of Alberta, ment, Prideaux stated that, "it is Net in British Columbia (who direct- globe with impunity. To the advantage of the to establish that the material on the impossible to conclude that all birds ed callers to a telephone answering The Canadian justice system Commission, the Tribunal is guided web-site constitutes a systematic cannot fly on the fact that penguins service based in the United States) has, on a number of occasions, tried by rules of evidence which are less and pervasive approach to encour- cannot fly." in 1996, it is questionable whether to limit Zundel's capacity to spread strict that those governing a crimi- age hatred against Jews. While Prideaux's testimony did such antiquated legislation, restrict- hate, but has failed miserably on nal proceeding. In both his statement (a lengthy well to highlight the underlying anti- ed by its inherent technical specifici- each attempt. Section 50 (2)(c) of the Act states research document) and testimony, Jewish sentiment of the documents, ty, can be applied to new develop- As a result, the free-speech pari- that the Tribunal may "receive and Prideaux identified a consistent, tac- the relevance of his testimony was ments in global communication. ah of the 1970's has metamor- accept such evidence and other tical pattern ofrhetorical statements challenged by Zundel's attorney. This will be the focal point of the phosed into a martyr: he is the information, whether on oath or by which identified the German peo- During cross-examination, Doug case and" whether or not the 'hero-saint' of the far-right move- affidavit or otherwise, as the ple, not the Jews, as the victims of Christy pointed out that a linguist, Internet can be governed at all. ment now considered to be the mys- Tribunal sees fit, whether or not World War II (referred to as an while adept at addressing issues of Technicalities aside, a recent tical, untouchable grand-father of that evidence or information is or semantics and rhetoric, could not surprise decision by the B.C. the global hate network. would be admissible in a court of assess the "real psychological or Human Rights Tribunal in early But has the symbolic leader of law." (The only restriction being ...he is the sociological impact" of these state- November — in which the com- the ultra-right finally met his that it cannot accept evidence gath- ments upon an audience. (Actual plaints were dismissed against the match? ered in an illegal fashion). 'herosairrt' impact, it was asserted by Christy, North Shore News and writer Doug In October and December, The Tribunal, therefore, may of could only be estimated by a quali- Collins for a column suggesting that Zundel was before a Canadian allow such evidence as opinions, fied sociologist or psychologist.) the movie Schindler's List was

far-light — Human Rights Commission conjecture, and hear-say, and could the While agreeing that such an Jewish propaganda may ulti- Tribunal accused of using the find that the evidence at hand, assessment of impact was "outside mately decide Zundel s fate. Internet to expose Jews to hatred. including testimony provided by movement of his academic field," Prideaux In her 113-page judgement, The Commission, acting upon 'questionable' or 'hostile' witnesses, managed to reiterated that, regard- Chairwomen Nitya Iyer, ruled that: complaints by Sabina Citron and of a satisfactory nature to warrant now consid- less of actual impact, Zundel's docu- "Although the publication in issue is Toronto Mayor's Committee on an order be placed against Zundel. ments were "systematic" and likely to make it more acceptable for Community and Race Relations, is To prove responsibility, the ered to be the "clearly intended" to encourage others to express hatred or con- seeking a "cease and desist" order Commission relied upon the damag- hatred or contempt against Jews. tempt against Jewish people intended to prevent Zundel from ing testimony of Zundel's estranged mystical, . By far the greatest difficulty because of their race, religion or engaging in similar activities. wife. faced by the Commission is whether ancestry, I find that it does not itself The use of the Canadian Human In her testimony, Irene Zundel untouchable it can demonstrate that Section express hatred or contempt." Rights Act (CHRA) represents a informed the Tribunal that, while 13(1), specifically the term "tele- A similar result should not be departure from orthodox anti-hate the site is now owned by Ingrid grandfather of phonic," applies to computer assist- entirely unexpected in the Zundel approaches (such as charges under Rimland (ownership was trans- ed communication via modem and hearing. the Criminal Code) and, what may ferred in February, 1997), an asso- the global the Internet. It is, indeed, difficult to guess the prove to be, a brilliant tactical move ciate living in Carlsbad, California, While the Internet relies upon outcome of the Tribunal hearing at in the battle against cyber-hate. "he (Ernst) maintained complete hate network. telephone lines for communication this stage. Section 13 of the Act states that control over the entire web-site," purposes, one could argue that the This is the first hate-complaint "it is a discriminatory practice...to from his house in Toronto. term "telephonically" indicates a involving the Internet in Canada, communicate telephonically...any She further testified that, Zundel "inversion strategy"). system which alters acoustic vibra- but the League for Human Rights of matter that is likely to expose a per- paid Ingrid Rimland approximately Fundamental to Prideaux's tions to electric signals sent via a B'nai Brith Canada, and even son or persons to hatred or con- $3000.00 a month to write articles argument is the assertion that cord or wire, and not a system Zundel's partner Ingrid Rimland, tempt." and maintain the web-site and an Zundel engages in a system of which modulates and demodulates believe that the Tribunal will role in In order for the complaint to be additional $400 and $500 a month "problematic argumentation" electric signals. favour of the complainants and substantiated, the Commission must was paid to the local Internet server. devised to mislead readers. In fact, at no point does the issue a cease and desist order — an demonstrate three things: (1) that "It was apparent he had control Prideaux outlined three basic Internet involve an electric signal order which can be enforced by a Zundel is directlyresponsible for the of the Zundel site and had editorial flaws in the documents: (1) that being converted to acoustic signal, Federal Court. dissemination of the material (that control over all (material posted on supporting works were improperly at least not in so fax as written text The Tribunal hearing has he controls or owns the web-site); the web-site)," stated Irene, further cited, making verification difficult; is concerned. adjourned until April and a decision (2) that the documents on the web- adding that a part-time employee, (2) that the author relied upon The problem with the Section is is not expected until late this sum- site (named in the complaint are Marc Lemire, also entered Zundel's open-ended assertions to act as con- that it was designed to govern taped mer.

iramnmim mm-riium — i ||inww»MWWiiWiiiiiWM *—*M**MWB^MiiwMßwniiiwiiiiitfflminHiMfiniMw Ha e U 6n UKEM a tar et? k IP YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW H 1

1-800-892-2624 112 11 (REMEMBER 1-800-892-SNAD | ||

In Metro Toronto (416)633-3692 y II In Ottawa <613)789-4922 \/ I II In Montreal <514)733-5377 1 1 II In Winnipeg II

Please call your local B'nai Brith League for Human Rights office to find II i.ic;i:k m:s dkoits i.i:acui:kh< out how to become a partner in the distributionof guidelines on the dan- || League of Human Rights of in: =7 HUMAN II b ii-nai (irithcamai)a gers ofhate group recruitment in Canada. II B'nai Brith Canada 15 Hove Street/rue Hove, 15, Downsview, Ontario M3H 4YB II (416) 633-6224 II

10 January 21,1998 CORDFEATURE Hate and the First Amendment: Is Our Destination Morally Deferrable?

With the effectiveness of the World. Student are now demanding Stern, comment on any and every we must be allowed to discuss the Internet. To allow such material to Canadian Criminal Code and that unrestricted, objective debate topic no matter how sacred, and say issues in an open forum and not in spread unregulated is morally Human Rights Act to restrict the take place on university campuses, it without fear of legal remedy. The private for fear ofreprisal. repugnant. spread of hate propaganda in ques- maintaining that most of humanity only restriction being that you can't However, the far-right move- The Canadian government has tion, is there any wonder why more is rational and intelligent enough to go too far for fear of a lawsuit. Of ment is not concerned about objec- an obligation to protect the vulnera- and more Canadians are beginning differentiate between "right" and course, in America's age of litiga- tively discussing historical fact, ble groups of our pluralistic society to advocate and American-styled "wrong" as defined by society. tion, if your wealthy and possess a rather they are motivated by the (those who lack the power and free-speech Amendment in In Brave New World Revisited, powerful team of lawyers, you can need to express themselves in the influence to protect themselves) Canada? Huxley best summed up the argu- probably get away with almost any- most blatant, vile, and arrogant from physical and psychological

It seems that, after twenty years ment by stating: "Given a fair thing — even murder! fashion possible. It is one thing to attack by racists. It is for the reason of unsuccessful prosecution, chance, human beings can govern But, the question remains allow open debate of the issues, but of cultural preservation and security Canadian's have reneged on their themselves better...than they can be whether or not such a market econ- another to provide free reign for an of self that such limits to free commitment to the Charter of governed by 'authority independent omy of free speech is both desirable individual (or group) to debase speech, as prescribed by the Rights and Freedoms. The guaran- of their will.'" Is this true? Are we, and morally defendable? her/his opponents in the most pejo- Charter, are necessary. tee of the right to "freedom of as Canadians, doomed to be con- Indeed, the prospect of unre- rative manner possible. Freedom of speech, therefore, is thought, belief, opinion and expres- trolled by a centralised power strictive debate on controversial Is free speech to include the abil- not a question of unrestricted sion" subject to, of course, "limits regarding fundamental individual subjects is very exciting and neces- ity to refer to "Jews as the literal expression, rather it is the ability to prescribed by law as can be demon- freedoms? sary for the development ofboth the spawn of Satan" and to call for the act within the limits deemed rea- strably justified in a free and demo- The alternative is, of course, an individual and society. If we are to "mass slaughter of Blacks, half- sonable by society. cratic society" has been identified American-style system of free- grow, and society is to flourish, we breeds, and race traitors" in order by both the far-rightists and liber- speech where individuals are guar- must posses the freedom to chal- for an all-White society to prevail? Matthew A. Lauder completed tarians alike as "Old Guard media- anteed to think, believe, and lenge 'accepted truth and reality' Such statements are typical his MA in Religion and Culture style" censorship that is unable to express themselves in any manner and to debate them in a construc- among the American-based hate at WLU. He is currently a PhD constructively cope with new devel- one sees fit. In essence, we could all tive fashion. For truth is fleeting, groups, and even more offensive candidate at Lancaster opments in global communication. become as offensive as Howard and ifwe are to discover ourselves, material is accessible on the University, United Kingdom. The Toronto Star's Editorial Board, for example, has called existing hate laws, such as Section BlilUJlttllUyUll 3\/[aAina of the Criminal Code and the _ _ ffs?\ 317 , E G YPTIA N CUISINE Human Rights Act, a Professional Canadian Research |BUY 1 & second for i/2 price i "blow to free speech and a misguid- EKmgE gr Literary s? A ed attempt at stifling the tongues of Deadlines Services j I J^! 1.., „I a few bigoted people." J approaching? #9.99 And a growing number of uni- j VECETARIAK | versity students are questioning the Call us for BUFFET | rationale behind the Charter, com- Qfin»Qn49 I aualitv service wV#\/ I Offer Valid on regular prices only and cannot be used with any other offer paring the limitations of the Charter to that of Huxely's Brave New , i j nSESEBEESB Jan 22nd- JordanPatterson Jan 23rd- Jazz It Up

Jan Laughs-10 pm ALL TIME! Jan Fred Hale Jan 30th- DAYNA MANNING

January 21,1998 • 11 ____..... -----

.------CareerServices

o, Jobs, jobs, 1. make contact with organiza­ why you feel you are a good tions which are of interest to you match with the organization. jobs! 2. leave the organization repre­ sentatives with a favourable opin­ You too can network ion of you in the 5 to 10 minutes in To make the most of your Job JEFFREY Fli.A, CAREER ADVISOR which you will be speaking with Fair experience you need to go on CORD STUDENT LIFE eachofthem your own and speak to the organi­ On Thesday, February 3, more 3. learn more about employment zation representatives. By being than 100 employers will be at opportunities (even though you prepared, and practicing what ""' Bingemans Conference Centre to will come to Job Fair with a good you want to say, you can effective­ But True meet with students in an effort to . general understanding of the ly communicate with people from fill permanent. contract. part­ organization and the positions a variety of backgrounds. time, and summer positions. GEMMA WARNER they offer) It is important to remember CORD STUDENt' UF£ What type of people are organiza­ 4. maintain contact with select that organizations pay to attend 1. ln 500 B.C .. males tied off their left testide because it was tions recruiting? organizations via follow-up or Job Fair and have their represen­ believed that the right testicle would produce male infants con- . Since Job Fair is co-sponsored thank-you letters tatives talk with students about sldered more valuable. by the University of Waterloo, employment opportunities. They 2. Fish can't swim backwards. University of Guelph, Conestoga Preparation want to see you, and though it 3. undred s~ptilliQp .. p~ilb~e way$ to play th.~ ~~l •• College, and Wilfrid Laurier Come to Job Fair dressed as may not always be easy, it is up to game .of. bhe&Ss University, it attracts a diverse you would for an interview. In you to go and talk with them. range of employers. Though some either a portfolio or briefcase, employers come looking for peo­ bring several copies of your Resources ple with specialized technical skills resume which you will leave with At Career Services there are a or knowledge, there are still a prospective employers. number of resources to help you good number of organizations A particularly useful resource prepare for the Job Fair, such as that are recruiting generalists. at Career Services is "Job Fair Maximizing Job Fair workshop or These are people who have good Employer Guidebook" which pro­ video; Resume/CACEE Form interpersonal and organizational files many Job Fair organizations workshop or video, Individual skills, are hard workers, and are and details their hiring needs. It Career/Job Advising, "How To willing to accept new challenges. will be available three to four days Work A Room" by Susan Roane. With this in mind, you may want before the Fair. Once you have to visit large brand-name organi­ identified organizations which are For more information about zations as well as small to medi­ of interest to you, research them these and other valuable career­ um-sized ones. and develop some intelligent related materials and services call questions you can ask at Job Fair. 884-0710 ext. 4495, visit 232 King Your goals at Job Fair should be As well, be ready to talk about Street North (main level), or surf to: yourself, your experience, and to www.wlu.ca/-wwwcs_co. What'sHappeningHere

Dr. John English on the Land Mine Dave Glazer currently works at Initiative Revenue Canada in Kit.chener and January 22, 1:00 p.m. will be discussing forensic accoun­ TheERT 1E1 tancy, dealing mainly with issues Dr. John English from the of fraud. Tz University of Waterloo presents safety tip of "The Significance of the Land Job Fair 98 Mine Initiative." February 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30p.m. Peter Desbarats on the Somalia the Blngemans Conference Centre week Inquiry Meet employers for perma­ January 22, 4:00 p.m. nent, contract. summer, or part­ Paul Martin Centre time work. Free transportation Peter Desbarats, one of the and free admission is available MAmtEW eRoDtE three Commissioners of the with your WLU ID. Further details CORD STUDENT LtFE inquiry, and author of "Somalia are available at Career Services Cover-Up -A Commissioner's located in 232 King Street. Interested in learning First Aid or CPR? Maybe you• d like mrenew your old certificatl.ons? The Emergency Journal", presents "Look Back in Response Team is oft'ering a special discount on courses fur 1998. Just use the eoupon at the end of this Anger - The Lessons of the Communicating Assertively article. Upcoming programs include Standard First Aid on Januacy 24 and February 28. Emergency Fll'St Somalia Inquiry." February 3, 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Aid on February l and .MarCh 8. and a FU'St .Aid!CPR reee~n on February 8. Call ~ley 6uck at ext. Green Room, Lower Level .2856 for details. Ray Koenig on Black Holes Student Services Centre This week the RmergentfY Response•Tea.m Will begin Thursday and Friday nightshifts at the Thrret January 26, 12:00 -1:00 p.m. Learn to express your thoughts ;t.Pd Wllf's. lJl (;()Ope~fiQ~ w,lf.P F()Ot t>atrol. E.R.T- will}m~ radio aQd dispa.wh access tp ~~ securlty Kltchener Public Ubrary and feelings effectively in interper­ and emergency medical.selyide':l. Wrth ~ shifts. the t.eatrt )viii be able to l?rovide J...~Wliet Students with Ray Koenig from the sonal situations. There are six ses­ first aid assistance more ofu:l:U: Department of Physics will pre- · sions in all. For more information, This week~ safety tip 1$• a simple reminder for outdQOrenthusiasts .. Winter temperatures ~use muscles sent "Cosmology, Black Holes, and call Counselling Services at 884- to oontta.ct and stiffen ill()t'e than nonnal. This allows thf.l•• h

12 . .JcnBy 21, 1998 .. CORDSTUDENTLIFE Student Budget Menu & Devon Taylor Special to StudentBudget Menu RYAN STEVENS Cord Student Life

Dear Devon and Taylor, Dear Devon and Taylor, I am writing to submit a favourite recipe of mine that my family and I have enjoyed for many years. It is a per- Acouple of weeks ago our res- One of our roommates is con- fect meal for the university student. It is extremely quick, easy, and best of all, inexpensive. idence floor finalized our living tinually knocking things over and What could possibly fit all these criterion? The answer Is fried spaghetti. This is a delectable solution for arrangements for next year. Since breaking them. It has come to the spaghetti lovers and uses up leftovers. that time, there have been obvi- point where we have had to "child ous divisions and slight hostilities proof" our house. among us. We never had prob- The ironic thing about all this What you need: lems before and now it is "House is that it is all the same room- left over spaghetti noodles (unsaucified) A" versus "House B." How can we mates' belongings that she as many chopped onions as you like maintain our friendships despite breaks. We have even put out hunka butta these divisions? some things that we would like frying pan Signed, "Spilt In Two" her to break, but she seems to miss these items. Please help us Suggested condiments: Dear Split in Two, save our television, stereo, and ketchup and/or vinegar We would advise you to speak microwave! to your Don about this situation. Signed, "Battle with What you do: WHITTAKER Your Don can act as a mediator Butterffngers" Melt the butter in the pan and fry the onions until ROBIN and shed his or her wisdom based brown. Put in your spaghetti and fry with the onions on his or her own experience. Dear Butterflngers, until the noodles are slightly browned and crunchy. Eat Speaking as upper year students, Well, this is the slipperiest on a plate or right from the pan to conserve dishes. PICTURE: this is inevitable and quite com- issue we have yet to deal with. mon. You will probably find that Have you dropped (no pun in the near future as the initial intended} hints to your roommate excitement dies down, things will about her klutzyness? Child proof- get back to normal. Assure your ing your house seems like a good Find out what they didn't teach you in Sex Ed floormates that friendships can idea. Keep her away from the or Ed, continue even though you live china! As far as we know, there is mwXUSSR Driver's under different roofe. Good luck no cure for klutzyness. So, invest as the case may be. and please let us know how it in some plastic ware and hide goes. your breakables. Love, Devon and Taylor Love, Devon and Taylor Adult Movies <5t More JSSST Ifyou need advice, write to Devon and Taylor and drop your letter off K 3160 King St. E. at the Cordoffices. Anonymity guaranteed. Kitchener, Ont. 7/ (519) 893-9134 Out Spoken THOM RYAN one and a half hours. It should be Cord Student Life fairly casual and interactive. It'll be a neat way to learn a lot about Two upcoming GLBT past and current GLBT issues, and there's bound to be a wide got you coming... going. seminars range of interests covered We've ...and throughout. And we'll keep you coming and going all year with regular return departures at student discount prices. I am pleased to announce two If there were any serious upcoming GLOBAL sponsored, questions you ever wanted GLBT themed seminars on answered about gay and lesbian from Kitchener/Waterloo to: January 21 and 22. issues and were afraid to ask - ask the experts. Hope to see you Toronto $22 Belleville $46 London $18 Sudbury $96 January 21 A Lesbian feminist there. Guelph $10 Peterborough $40 Ottawa $85 seminar presented by Laurier For more information about Other discounted destinations available. Check with your Greyhound Agent. Philosophy professor Alison GLOBAL (Gays, Lesbians, Or Price does not include G.S.T. Weir Bisexuals At Laurier), e-mail us Surf to www.greyhound.ca January 22 A GLBT law semi- at [email protected], call Pick-up service to Toronto at Frank C. Peters Building (on University Ave.) and the Athletic Complex (on King St.) nar presented by Waterloo the WTU Student Help Line at at the Kitchener Transit Bays (Flag-Stops). Drop-off service also available. lawyer Jean-Paul Pilon 884-PEER, or visit our website at Each seminar begins at 6:30 www. w1 u.ca/~ wwwc 1übs/www/gl "TRAVEL CUTS p.m. and should last from one to obal.html. Student Union Building, 3rd Floor 886-8228 15 Charles Street West 741 -2600 I I| I 'Tell that special someone how

jfe you reallyfeel this Valentine's ... TS with a CORD CLASSIFIED.

* aiif • KF L WWM W m ■ r.i Come to the Cord Offices to get 20 words for a toome. It is a cheap iway. to tell that special someone that you care. The Valentine's will] be published in the February 11th issue of the Cord.

Note: this special applies only to a Cord Valentine classified.

January 21,1998 • 13 CORD SPORTS Inexperience tells the tale

CHRIS PEARCE game. Despite this game-high per- Cord Sports formance, the absence of another The Mens Basketball team took on consistent scoring threat was evi- Brock Saturday in the A.C., with an dent in the second half, as the over- encouraging home crowd that play on Zdrahal forced Coach included more than a few noise- Kilpatrick to resort to using a rookie makers behind the Badger bench. in the closing seconds of a tight The Hawks came into the game game. desperately needing a win to even Kilpatrick elected to use Chris their record up, and to rebound Popofski, who had a big basket just from their season opening loss to seconds earlier, with the Hawks the Western Mustangs. down by one and fifteen seconds The squad started strong, remaining. Popofski looked some- despite the absence of forward what disoriented, making little Corwin Troje, who was out with a progress with the ball, and eventual- sprained ankle. However, a 17-2 ly throwing up a shot that fell off the Badger onslaught late in the first mark. half sent the Hawks into the change The Badgers grabbed the board, room in need of exactly that, a and a technical foul against Laurier change. that ensued put a rather discourag- A quick turn around came in the ing end to the climax ofthis game. second half when the Hawks, led by The Hawks will have to put this Kevin Ryan, Jeff Zdrahal, and Chris game behind them as an even big- Popofski, began to slowly chip away ger test is yet to come. The squad at the Badger lead. With seven min- will be at Waterloo this weekend utes left in the game Laurier gained with their playoff hopes rapidly fad- their first lead and looked to be in ing. A win against the Warriors good shape. could certainly act as a turning Kevin Ryan was crucial, scoring point, and the Hawks have shown six straight points to bring the that this is definitely not beyond the U Hawks within one, and motivating realmsI of possibility. his teammates with some tenacious hustle. GEOFFREY Popofski put under pressure in Zdrahal kept up his strong play closing seconds against Brock. with 27, and another solid all-round PHOTO: Don't look now Ten minute vacation Hawks ride two game unbeaten streak Pair ofmental lapses prove costly MIKE MCKENNA Laurier up 3-2, but as was the case JEFF SCHOUELA Cord Sports ail night the Hawks couldn't hold Cord Sports You might start reading and think on. Well, let's see, an overtime win on this is supposed to be about anoth- After Guelph tied the game at Friday and a tie on Saturday. Is the er movie starring Chevy Chase. three, a questionable glitch in the Men's Hockey team getting ready to Well not quite, but the Golden time clock gave Guelph the extra go on a. roll? Hawk Women's Hockey team seconds they needed to score the The Friday night game could wishes their pair of weekend winner, and the Hawks went home have been the highlight of the sea- games against Guelph had been very disappointed. son thus far. The Hawks travelled to about ten minutes shorter. With that in mind Sunday night, St, Catherines to play Brock, who Had that been the case the the adversity continued for the the I lawks had earlier defeated on Hawks, who sit fourth in the OUA women as their game was delayed home ice, but is now ahead of them Women's Division, would have over 30 minutes when the refs in the standings. taken a p;iir of victories from the were late. The Hawks were down for most second place Gryphons. Hcill would put the Hawks up 1- of the contest by scores of 5-2 and 6- Instead the Hawks needed a 0, and a minute later Marie Hahn 3. They slowly clawed their way late goal Sunday night just to man- hopped on a loose puck deep in the back with the help of Chad age a point in their home-and- Guelph zone, and found Jen Krog Brezynskie's hat trick. horue series. who fought off a Guelph defender They finally managed to force Thursday night, Laurier trav- to find the back of the net, giving overtime and a few minutes later, elled east to Guelph, looking to the Hawks a 2-0 lead. Cory Mcßae netted the winner and climb a step closer to the Gryphons Sound familiar? Well not quite U Laurier left Brock with a 7-6 victory in the standings. but almost, Hall put the Hawks up and a valuable 2 points. Head Coach Eighteen seconds into the 3-0, before the wheels fell off this Wayne Cowing said "The key to this GEOFFREY game, the Hawks found them- time late in die second period. victory was the intensity we kept selves on top when Caroline Hail This time the collapse lasted 6 throughout the game, even though found Cheryl Pounder in front of minutes and the game was tied at we were down most of the way." PHOTO: the net, and the 1 lawk sniper made three. However, the game was costly The Hawks and Ryerson battled to a 2-2 tie Saturday night. it 1-0. The Hawks then needed for netminder Geoff Schnare as he After another goal by Pounder, Pounder to score in the final sec- left the game with an apparent A few minutes later, WLU took a Tokarski plays for the Rams and he to give laurier a two goal lead, dis- onds to gain a. 4-4 tie. shoulder injury. The good news is two goal lead when Dave Kline cut the lead to 2-1. aster set in as Guelph netted a p.ur Laurier will look to erase the that nothing broke and that he scored a power-play goal with Jeff The period did have its moments of goals in tin: first four minutes of bad memories Thursday night as shouldn't miss too much action. Ambrosio and Bob McQuat getting when Hawks forward Lance Woods the second frame, and before the they travel to Windsor, to face the Saturday night brought the the assists. missed a breakaway opportunity. Hawks knew it, it was 2-2. Lancers, who have yet to win this Ryerson Rams to town. The Hawks The Hawks showed signs of Several WLU players had chances Rookie Lisa Uackman put season. made it a priority to avenge their dominance in the first period by on the power-play, but Ryerson opening night overtime loss to those spending most of the period in didn't budge and the lead was still very same Rams. The big story in Ryerson's zone. Ram goalie Carmelo 2-1 when the siren rang. "We've just picked up a win and games have been very encouraging. this game was that goalie Frank Giurleo saw plenty of action, but The third period showcased only a tie and this is something we can They could have won both games Ivankovic, made his first start on managed to keep the damage to a one goal and it belonged to Ryerson. build on for the stretch run," last week against Waterloo, beat Hawk ice. minimum as the Hawks were up by Midway through the third period, Gowing stated after the game. Brock on the road in overtime, and The game started off well when a pair alter one period. Ram left-winger Anthony Miele beat Lets give a hand for the Hawks then tied Ryerson. Bob McQuat took a pass from The second period was a little Ivankovic to tie the game. The rest as they picked up three points on The Hawks next challenge will Brezynskie and fired a backhand quieter, and the only goal of the of the period, and overtime solved the weekend. Laurier has now be the Western Mustangs. Game through traffic for his fifth goal of period belonged to Kirby Tokarski. nothing and Laurier skated off with helped themselves get a legitimate time is 7:30 p.m. at the Waterloo the season. Unfortunately for Hawk fans, a 2-2 draw. shot at a playoff birth. Their last four Rec Complex.

14• January 21,1998 CORDSPORTS HealthTips JENNIFER LEE to hurt, running isn't for you. Find don't get lured into the "light" or Heartbreaker Cord Sports an activity that you enjoy and "No Fat" labels. If you look at the Help! Over the holidays all I did chances are that you will stick to it calorie count in a light or non-fat MIKE MCKENNA minute mark, and the Hawks was eat and lay around. Now Ifeel longer. product, it is usually very high Cord Sports looked as though they were on the really overweight and out ofshape? Exercise, however, will not take because the fat has been substitut- After suffering a tough defeat U) comeback trail. Where do I start? off weight alone. Eating healthy ed by sugar. the number three ranked team in Foul trouble then became the and exercise gives you the winning Healthy doesn't always mean the country, the Western issue as Amanda Peers had to First of all, when conquering the balance. Eating healthy can be dif- thin. Focus on creating a healthy Mustangs, Wednesday night had leave the game with her fifth foul issue of weight loss, it is important ficult, especially if you don't have mind and body. Allow yourself to the Golden Hawk Women's of the day. Undaunted, die Hawks to set realistic goals. Don't think the option of cooking your own indulge once in a while, get those Basketball team looking for a win drew within 1, but some sloppy that you can lose all of the weight in meals. The best advice I can give M&M's for dessert after dinner, just against the visiting Brock Badgers. ball handling in the last minute, one week, because losing weight you here is concentrate on getting don't do it every night. If you don't And if the game were twenty min- and an uncharacteristic miss by takes time and dedication. Don't be your fruits and vegetables. That know very much about healthy utes shorter then the Hawks Brenda Vrkljan saw the Hawks surprised when you begin exercis- way you're getting your nutrients foods, I suggest keeping a food would have found just that. and their fans go home disap- ing and you don't lose the weight and not overloading on carbohy- diary. Write down what you eat A 37-26 lead at the half quickly pointed. right away. drates. every day (don't cheat) and you will vanished as Brock erupted for 40 Even though the Hawks did go Exercising is important because Carbohydrates are found in soon begin to see patterns that need points in the socond frame, to down in defeat, Coach Lindley and it will burn all of those holiday calo- many foods such as pasta and to be changed. come out on the front end of a 66- her staff did see some bright spots ries. Here, moderation is the key. breads. Carbohydrates can be high The last point that I want to 62 score. on Saturday that they will need to Don't burn yourself out in one day in calories and eating them at every make is have fun! If you do the "It was a very tough defeat for build on to get back in the race for because your body is used to inac- meal may prevent weight loss. same thing every day, you run into us today." said Head Coach Sue a playoff spot in the OUA West. tivity. Give it time and it will thank Reading labels has become a a dead end. Experiment with vari- lindley whose team was right in Faber, with 20 points was you later. Go to the AC and take Canadian pastime, but you need to ous activities. If you rarely swim, the thick of things until the final solid all day, and the Hawks advantage of the cardio (short for know what it is you're looking for. try going to open hours and doing a buzzer. played the final two minutes in a cardiovascular) equipment, station- First, look at the fat content. Chips, few laps. If you need to run .After firing out of the gates, the close ball game with two rookies, ary bikes and step machines (these for example, tend to get pretty high, errands, walk to do them. Exercise Hawks saw themselves out-hus- Karen Koert, and Amy machines condition your heart). If 12-20grams per serving, which is a doesn't have to be boring. Now it's tled, and out-rebounded early in Mac.Pherson. meaning that the you're feeling adventurous and lot when you relate it to serving all up to you. Good luck! the second half, as their 11 point experience these players gained in want to get toned, step into the cir- size. Serving size for chips is usual- Any other questions can be sent cushion quickly turned into a 5 this close match will help down cuit room and do some weights. ly 10-13 chips which isn't very to the Health and Fitness point deficit with eight minutes to the road. Listen to your body. If you decide to many considering a bag of chips Awareness Committee at play. 'Ilie I lawks will have to put it go for a run, and your knees begin usually has 40 chips or so. Also, 22fitnes@machl .wlu.ca Two key foul shots by the all together this Wednesday night Hawks leading scorer on the day. when they tip-off against the Sherry Faber. cut the lead to three Guelph Gryphons, 6 p.m. at the Sports Briefs as the game neared the two- Athletic Complex. Figure Skating Women's Swim Team Men's Swim Team The Laurier Varsity Figure Skating It's less than four weeks to the OUA The men swam well, under the cir- team will hit the ice again on championships, and the swimmers cumstances. January 23, when they travel to are hitting their stride. The women Facing Laurentian whose team Guelph. The team will debut their defeated Laurentian on the week- is twenty-deep, with only eight men brand new precision program that end for the first time in several oftheir own, the odds for laurier in involves sixteen skaters, and is set years, winning by a total margin of this competition looked to "Riverdance" and "Brothers 157-125. Robin Allen, in just her Braveheartesque. Health Care. Those two words have been the McMullen." first year, won both the 50 and 100 The total score of 180-85 didn't source of much discussion recently. Probably because Head Coach Stephanie Robert frees. Also big, was the effort of indicate the effort put forward by we as a nation know the importance of investing in a and her skaters have been prepar- Dayna Patterson and Lisa Parwicki, the team. John Pelleck, Tom Fuke, ing long and hard for this competi- who combined for an impressive and Tom Stelmach, all looked tion with the help of Jill Arnott and nine wins. The Women's Relay strong in their races. Virginia Gilliham who have donated team took both 200-metre events The swim team will square off their time to help in preparation for and look to be Laurier's most with Queens and the RMC in a Tri- the meet. promising contender at the OUAs. meet this Saturday in Kingston. NOW Over 20,000 Used Cd's

in fitness^nutrition, prevention, and natural maintenance make good sense.

Wellness, you see, is the normal state of being. New York State government agrees. They have recently passed the Insurance Equality bill that mandates insurance coverage for chiropractic care.

For over 75 years, New York Chiropractic College has upheld a tradition of excellence in chiropractic higher education. Our combined traditions, old and new, have built the base from which the chiropractic doctors of the future are created.

Choose New York Chiropractic College. A healthy investment for today and tomorrow. Call us today at 800-234-NYCC (6922) to schedule a visit of our beautiful 286-acre campus in central New York.

BUY • SELL • TRADE

tjW.r, wags

402 King Street N. 385 Fairway Road S. 415 Hespeler Road • WATERLOO KITCHENER CAMBRIDGE : (Between Hoivey's & Burger King) (Conodian Tire Plozn) (Across from /Monoid's) I 884*7376 893*2464 622*7774 • A New York Chiropractic College jlf/Jfc -Nl EW YORK 2360 Slate Roule 89 Seneca Falls. New York 13148-0800 • mmmMllm.ililllfifc I POPD now in guelpii 23 Wellington Road E., Gueiph (Across from KFC) 823-5341 ; 1.1 11 Kl '1 K/U 1 IL. Tel: 800/234-NYCC (6922) Fax: 315/568-3087 COLLEGE E-mail address: [email protected] ■9 • Website address: w^Av.nycc.edu

—— £

January 21,1998* 15 CORD ENTERTAINMENT treble charger refuses corporate pop RYAN LINDSAY had the band re-record both the Cord Entertainment song and video for treble charger's Maybe it's me, or maybe treble biggest hit "Red," which in fact charger is actually one of Canada's made a stir down south, making its secret weapons in the war known way onto a few pop-charts. When as the corporate music industry. Not also asked to redo their other mega- until recently have many of our hit "Morale," the band turned them nation's finest musical acts been down. able to achieve the degree of suc- "We want to focus on improving cess abroad, that they have had the and moving in new directionsrather fortune to experience in their home- than relishing our past for the sake land. treble charger, now on RCA in of gaining new fans," Rosie the US, is at the forefront of this explained. "Rather than being rec- changing trend. ognized for a couple of hits and then Nearly half a decade after die out, we would rather build our recording a few demo's that became career and fan base progressively, their debut NC-17, the nations most remaining consistent...such as popular indie album, treble charger R.E.M....however much to the dislik- has become a major-label group ing of the label." that enlightens listeners on an inter- treble charger have been travel- national scene. ing across Canada and the US in Only Our Lady Peace has made support of their most recent and such an accomplishment as far as major-label debut IP Maybe It's Me 90s Canadian bands go. So it has (on BMC in Canada). Playing with been on the shoulders of these such bands as the Gandharvas, groups to make Yankees aware of Dandy Warhols and even Radiobead. the wealthy Canadian music scene. these Sault Ste. Marie natives make "Since many Canadian groups the best of an arduous lifestyle. that preceded us also had a difficult "Traveling across the continent in a time reaching American audiences, van isn't the easiest way to live, but we don't really feel much pressure making friends on the road makes it PHOTO to crack that market" admits Treble easier. We meet some pretty cool FILE Charger bassist Rosie Martin during people by playing with various other a telephone interview. "Our goal artists, and it gives us a chance to Sault Ste. Marie's power-pop boy-band will grace the stage at Mrs. Robinson's tomorrow night. Follow while on the road is mainly to make enjoy the music of fellow artists." their exploits as they breeze through the Kitchener-Waterloo area! friends and just enjoy doing what This "power-pop" quartet finds we love.. .making music." its musical influences ranging from ness. For us, song writing is fore- mood, they want to be able to identi- For those who are interested in Being on a major label is their Sonic Youth and Pavement through most; we're really picky when con- fy with the music." identifying with the music of treble way into the hearts of American lis- the Beatles and Rolling Stones up to structing songs. I think that many "At some point, we'll have to put charger, they will be appearing at teners, as the larger-scale financing early punk and obviously Canada's bands are characterized by a song our guitars away and move on, so in Mrs. Robinson's this Thursday night. aids in the quest for greater expo- Nell Young. According to Rosie, "We or two, but I feel that fans now are the meantime we just want to do Better catch them now before they sure. Touring with such top draws have various influences, of course, looking for more substance. People what our hearts tell us. Right now become a huge corporate band as the Foo Fighters and the Posies but really we try to make our music want to listen to albums that put that means being creative and mak- playing stadiums across the United certainly helps in that regard. RCA our own...we aim for distinctive- them in or save them from a certain ing great new music." States. Luv in the hot seat Letters KERRY THOMPSON vibrantly choreographed dance jumps right into the hot topics of the from Ben CORD ENTERTAINMENT numbers reminiscent of Broadway day. Hot on the heels of The Secret scenes. When Milt and Ellen decide one Garden, the Waterloo Stage Theatre Is What About Luv? deals with the year later that they want each other Dear Editor, offering up their energetic produc- back, the stage is barraged by comi- tion of Murray Schisgal's play Luv, in cal manifestations of love. Ellen ous matter. I feel as though the the form of the new musical, What attempts to plant a gay sub-plot in general population believes that i About Luv? the mind of Harry, yet all the while hate Laurier and all of the people Set on a bridge in New York (lily, Milt and Ellen are planning to throw associated with it. Well this could the comical motifs in this musical Harry off the same bridge. In com- - Dear Exfltor, appear from the very beginning. parison with other mediums offer- ' laid by James, Ttibthumping by Opening with Harry Berlin ing a love story, this stage produc- Chumbawumba, Closer by Mine

(Christopher Wilson) about to jump tion is a fresh outlook on a subject -..(•■J.. , • Inch Nails, Home for a Rest by off the bridge because his life no that has forever plagued writers into the category of "being stupid." Spirit of the West, Song 2 by Blur, longer has any meaning, he is inter- and directors. Robert More turns I have recently learned that the stu- Walking on the Sun rupted by his old friend from school Schisgal's play into a bizarre and pid have to be tolerated because by Smashmouth, Clumsy by Our Milt Manville (Wayne McAulay), who wacky production that leaves every- they won't stop asserting them- Peace, Fly by Sugar Ray. All is looking for a way out of his mar- one laughing. selves on culture. Personally, the killed mercilessly by rampant idio- riage. Deciding that he can easily The subject of love is often asso- only way 1 can tolerate the stupid Ls cy. I could have liked these songs, pawn his wife Ellen (Kathryn Elton) ciated with the stigma that it must by patting them on the head and on another planet. One where the off on Harry, Milt sets the stage for entail mushy romantic outpourings, whispering "there, there, you'll be sickening cry of "Wooo Hooo" what proves to be an ecstatic ride yet What About Luv? succeeds dead soon." This is not a threat, didn't ring out every two bars in a on the "roller coaster oflove." where others fail. Scenes dealing but the natural conclusion of their anthemic fake fun war-cry against One of the strong points of this with such relentless topics as the self-destructive moronica. Is it cool stuff. LA La La La, LA La La musical stems from the immense amount of sex one is receiving or wrong to pat people on the head? La, LA LA LA LA, WE SUCK!! I get vocal talents of its three performers. the morality of murder lend to its Should I do it more? Why am I a sick feeling and then I have to go Wilson, McAulay, and Elton all suc- PHOTO ability to turn even the most inordi- cursed with God-like judgemental- to the bathroom, 1 am not safe ceed in bringing their characters to FILE nate topic into worthy subject mat- ism? No one knows. there either, for there lives the con- the forefront of the action. Between ter. 1 feel I have elaborated enough versations of the damned, listen- the performers, they have experi- Two men singin' about luv. What About Luv? is a on the particular attributes of the able only through a thick wall of ence in The Stratford Festival, and humourous deliberation of life and stupid person, but just in case you, tolerance and lip-biting. If you are with numerous other production trials and tribulations of those suc- love in all its glory. And for a rela- my deiir Editor, have forgotten, it's drunk, don't talk. Or walk. And companies across the country. cumbing to overbearing emotions tively small theatre company in its the AA Frat-boy Hockey Addict No- don't hit people either. Fighting has Director Robert More, nominated for when it comes to matters of the inaugural season, the Waterloo Fear Tragically llip bunny. Oh, I always been revered as a gentle- a Dora Award for his musical Dads heart. A sense of comic relief is Stage Theatre has managed to turn can't call people 'bunnies' but how man's pursuit, reserved for the very in Bondage, has managed to direct placed against desperate issues out a production of high quality. much worse are they really? 1 cool and worldly. "Don't bump into three dynamic actor's in roles that such as suicide and adultery, chang- What About Luv? proves itself to be think I have about fifty friends, and me on the dance floor again, fuck- seem perfectly suited to each. On ing their perspective from grim to among this region's high standard they are the best people on cam- er" - "Fuck you fucker." Punch, top of the incredible voices are feats hopeful. With lyrics such as "1 wish of quality in the arts community. pus. punch, roll roll roll kick. Fuck. proportionate to larger-scale pro- 1 was a lesbian" and "love is not a Ben Harris Ben Harris ductions, such as backflips and commodity," What About Luv? Kerry appreciates the arts.

16 • January 21,1998 CORDENTERTAINMENT Sex and the safety cult LaurierSpirit Band

erin keating sexual activity. On the side of the question: "The abstinence move- CORD ENTERTAINMENT media, Roiphe dedicates a chapter ment promises an escape from the "AIDS has offered us a biologically to how Magic Johnson's announce- nihilistic situation in which people compelling alternative to old-fash- ment of his infection was written have sex or don't have sex and ioned morality. It's not that sex is and spoken about. She examines wake up the next day and drink cof- wrong; it's that it's not safe." how both newspapers and popular fee out of Styrofoam cups, as the JANALBECHTHOLD game), and other football and In her latest book, last night in media talk shows used Magic's story world looks on, in the pale light of CORD ENTERTAINMENT hockey games. This term volley paradise, Katie Roiphe discusses how "to sell caution the way that he had morning with absolute indifference. Throughout time music has been ball and basketball will be invad- the advent of AIDS has affected the once sold Pepsi." It adds a bright gloss of moral signif- used to arouse the spirit This fell ed. way we talk about sex. icance to the most intimate choices: the Music Association and the If you (1) have an interest in Roiphe claims that the media, what you're doing matters." Hawksquad had that in mind when music, (2) own your own instru- the education system, and some While last night in paradise they re-established the Laurier ment, and (3) either read music or right wing Christian groups like could be shorter, as it's somewhat Spirit Band. can play by ear, then you are per- Concerned Women for America repetitive at points, it's definitely Decked out in purple and gold, fect for the band. Currently there have portrayed the AIDS virus as worth buying and reading. It raises playing songs like "The Irish are 25-30 members with varying the punishment for the sexual free- a lot of intriguing issues, and puts Fighting Song," "The Flintstones," abilities who pick and choose dom that characterized the late six- an unusual yet compelling slant on and "Louie, Louie," the band par- events that fit into their schedule. ties and seventies. The evidence and them. One may not agree with all of ticipated in events such as For more information email arguments that Roiphe presents are Roiphe's arguments but that makes Homecoming (the parade and the 00musass@machl .wlu.ca. both compelling and fascinating, discussion all the more fun. which makes the book both inter- esting and thought provoking. last night in paradise: sex and morals at the century's end Katie Roiphe Roiphe's interviews with high Vintage, $16.95 school students reveal something more disturbing than merely a "per- The issues that Roiphe deals petual anxiety" about sex. Out of with range from our society's this anxiety grows a distrust of any- attempts to replace the structure one from outside of the students'

that was once provided by religion social status group — AIDS provides and social custom, to what she calls a rationale for 'sticking to one's our current "fetishization of safety." own.' As one of the girls interviewed This emphasis on safety can be says: "I'm just more likely to trust a seen through stores like guy in a button-down shirt and Condomania (which sells every pos- faded corduroys." But as Roiphe sible safe sex device including finger herself points out, the basis for this condoms, latex gloves and dental trust is arbitrary and dangerous. dams) and through the paranoia One of the most interesting that surrounds many sexual aspects of last night in paradise is encounters. Roiphe goes so far as to Roiphe's discussions about our claim that "unsafe sex is our one moral uncertainty and its effects. remaining sexual taboo and as such These parts are haunting and dis- it has a certain inviolate power." turbing because one feels that On this topic, Roiphe cites both Roiphe is herself struggling with the how the media has dealt with the ideas she's discussing. She seems advent of AIDS, and how high both critical of these ideas and yet, school students perceive their own in ways, drawn to the structures in

" " : ; -.* "

*&&> :••: >:•: #>*: * : . ; x .. 'L : >•/% >x A *w*. -A v"> #m v ' \i *•* 4 "'•' *"* v';x

* :•:• < :• :=! : k-§s; ..; : .•; j:j ..& :: ;: j:.-:

;

* :•

112 J * 4 1 I St- Vt-:- J ~ ■ «&'" :4 • :i:' * - , H 'g Tm* I**^ i itasti }

- &MM -' EsiW u ImM ml ft'Xv/X^vWftWXXyAW'W^XvSS'^'H^W- -^ >: > .& :x :' %:• •:' < XX;X .; : $g*sggg£BB*gggf, < "j 6Tx™j44"S|

'.-, '' ' in

January 21,1998 • 17 OORDENTERTAINMENT First steps down Oasis - A mirage the new road in sight and sound SHARI MISNER they managed album quality ball, but a good majority of the MARSHA KING Butler's three pieces, Med And So She... CORD ENTERTAINMENT sound. The set was phenome- audience were either just sit- Cord Entertainment are based on Butler's summer when she The whole spectrum was on nal. It was as if they were per- ting or standing there like While most students were kicking back and had the opportunity of talking to someone hand for the long awaited forming in half of an egg stone. Even though the show enjoying the holiday season, the student in the sex and pornography industry. She return of the Manchester standing up. was a sellout, I think that they composers of Laurier's Faculty of Music described the experience as "life chang- brutes to Canada at the The lighting effects certain- could have sold more floor ly the seats. The floor was were busypreparing for their January 28th ing...making it real . not like reading it in Gardens last Thursday night. accentuated tunage, general concert in die Maureen Forrester Recital Hal. books." Oasis had managed to sell out especially during "Champagne admission but seemed only Although the composers promised that Creating the desired impact was diffi- the show in a matter of a few Supernova." During this tune, half full. Why they weren't at they did take time off during the break, cult, and as such Butler had to rewrite the hours setting high hopes for the lights projected onto the the SkyDome is another mys- most came back with new pieces in vari- lyrics several times to convey her musical their performance. Any disap- screen mimicking a starry sky. tery. ous stages of refinement. Some ofthe most character's experience. pointments? Unfortunately, a To provide a mental picture The ham of the Oasis skillfully crafted works will be performed at Other composers scheduled to appear few. imagine Sarah McLachlan's brothers, Liam seemed to just the Wednesday concert, rightfully titled First on the program are; Robert Potzoni. Marci The let-downs started with "Building A Mystery" video. focus only on the first ten feet Steps Down the New Road. Rabe and Nicole Marhesseau. the opening act, Cornershop. Hmmm, I wonder if she has of the crowd. No acknowledg- "Everything is brand new, everything a As for those musicians who are fortu- Their set started out great any copyright to it? ment of the rest of us sitting world premier: a new surprise" says nate enough to perform the composer's until they played "Brimful of upstairs. Liam also kept inex- Jennifer Butter, a composer whose composi- pieces, Karol Gostynski describes the experi- Asha," the latest single off their plicably throwing his tam- tions on pornography will be performed at ence as "exciting. You're the first one to album When I Was Bom For The bourine and picking it up the show, "It's a really free program that play the piece so it is a privilege, and there 7th Time. Every song after that again. Was it too heavy for his allows our creativity to go where it lewis are no expectations or conceptions of the seemed to be an extended ver- little boy arm? us." piece." 'Ibis excitement is then conveyed to sion of the same song, and just What made the show The Student Composer concerts, which the audience. dragged on. worth $40.75 was Noel's have had poor attendance in the past, now While the concert Ls in the final stages of The band is from a British- acoustic solos. He is a phe- offer more exciting and varied music. preparation by the performers, the com- Punjabi background and their What brought down the nomena] singer (and the sole With compositions based on the classi- posers are already onto their next composi- instrumentation is an eclectic show's ratings was a combina- songwriter for the band). cal style string quartet, to pieces based on tion projects, As they did for their holidays, mix of east meets west. tion of a few things. The first There was also a good mix of electronically reproduced sounds (known the composers promise to take a break on Unfortunately, this well pro- was just the high expectations all three albums and their box as electro acoustic music}, there will be the 28th to enjoy the concert and, of course, duced sound was ruined in the after a long awaited return to sets, which proved that they something for everyone. Butler describes the wonderful free food offered at the live performance by cranked Toronto. After all the hype, 1 were not just out on a promo the music as "eclectic." reception immediately following the perfor- base speakers that made the came away feeling like I was tour. Catherine Pickup's piece called Broken mance. sound just bounce like mad off watching them practice. I On a humanitarian note, Glass Inside My Shoe is created for cello and .All are welcome and encouraged to the boxes. know that it is the Oasis trade- because of the ice storms in violin. Based on twelve notes placed in a attend this free event. As for Oasis, they entered mark to not jump around and Quebec and the cancellation of sort of mathematical series, this work has a the stage after "The Boys are give a theatrical performance, their show in Montreal, Oasis very mysterious and haunting opening to it Marsha plays music too:Actually, she Back in Town" and opened but they honestly looked made a donation to the Red Although the piece moves in and out of hums and daps with a great deal ofstyle. with "Be Here Now," the title bored. Cross to aid the city. I give the tranquil song-like passages, the ending She's currently entangled in a lengthy court track from their latest album. The audience energy was show a seven out of ten for the leaves the audience in a frenzied mystery. case with Hanson. They played for an hour and a severely lacking too. There music, but not necessarily for half, and unlike Cornershop were a few diehards having a the entertainment. Come Rock The

MOLSON'S EXTREME FUN FRIDAYS You've got two weeks to qualify for the Feb 2nd MOISON CANAPA ROCKS OEACH BASH at Pmgewaw's Park! pl Fill outa|>all# Fridays to wi(tl! % THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHIN' GOIN&ON FRIDAY AT THE TURRET PSST... Watch for Jan 50th and The Turret Cop Shootout for Toronto Maple Leaf Box Seats!! PLUS ..This Saturday... A foot stompin' fun time at Country Craze '98 with Fred Hale & Little Rock WATCH OUT FOR TONY LEE'S XXX RATED HYPNOSIS ON FEB 7th »»«TICKETS COMINE SOON***

18 January 21,1998 nop darts proudly presents Vampires!!!real. Help!!notoh waitthey're Most Gripping Moment I am a serious writer. I am a serious girl. I do not wantonly smile. I do not deal with frivolities. Because I am a serious, serious girl. Thus, I have written a serious, So, you win. didn't - | serious There will be nothing here but facts. 'W' words winter, woof, J article. I'm sorry. whatever-do-|roti-mean. Serious stuff. I know how important it was to you. jg |' However, I don't want to lose the interest of the common folk, the 'entertain-us- I know how much and time hard work you put into it; please' crowd. So I've come up with what I think you'll find is an informative, I know how much heart. | t|mely piece, with a twist of human interest. Human Interest is that which really JH strikes a chord, really brings back the issues, really makes you ||§|felt's the little girl I can see it in your eyes, pargets that dream come true. It's the triumph of the cat wfePS&capes the house your J Hear it in voice-- Ifire with most of its tail. It's every episode of The Wonder Years. disappointment, The I jlgphey say write about what you know. Unfortunately, there's nothing cute or [the void heart in your i touching about my life. I live in a black hole, escaping each ragged morning with your efforts going pf unnoticed. only what I can stuff into my pockets. So, resigning myself to some inevitable your jjpee sorrow. stretching of the truth, I came up with something awfully cute and exciting. My cat. And I want you know my friend, ~ : c to Actually she's not cute, she's frightening. Sure, she's soft and fluffy, but hidden in That in my you'll always be the J eyes best that irresistible invitation of fur are lots of sharp things waiting to be used on any- and love theatre, jVbur talent for one who gets too close. Plus, I think she's schizophrenic, I thought I'd passfiialahd Iliir feeling follow her around for a wfell&f See how the feline really livlilK

4:47: slept. Ignored myjaffectionate petting. have thought of your perfor- 5:32: yawned. I Wonder how r&il life reporters find out about news. When some- thing happens in they know? I guess they could keep people on salary who are stationed in various parts of the world who keep an eye out but that would be pricey. They could keep one guy on staff who makes routine calls every ;nized by your | ! morning, ("Hello China? What's up?") but that's not very sensible, ("For the last time, nothing happened last night in Vanderhoofl") £56: stared at the wall and ran from the room. 3:57: sprinted up and down the stairs making chirpy, chatty noises to herself punc- jpu did your best; i could sense it tuated with the odd lamenting wail. You have no reason to be but every rea- ashamed 5:59 realized she was being watched and hid for the rest of the night. son to be proud. IW I-v j! So that's my cat. Amazing isn't it? News is happening all around us. i ¥ < im ... fe yJemm? ?{ Maire Mardelle While have failed to recognize your abili-1 %, ty, , I I assure yo- some haven't The fire i|;| leart, The passic /our voic CO-OP INFORMATION SESSION IsawthemlV for Students in First Year Business & Economics I felt your pajn and your joy Bnpu brought your roles to life. 1 lit t ft Have all your questions about admission to co-op answered! or not your name is engraved upon a ...INTERVIEWS...MARKS...RESUMES...

ft Thursday, January 22 QR ft Monday, January 26 Will be engraved on my soul forever. This is your trophy. Paul Martin Centre NlOO2 1:00 to 2:30 pm 4:00 to 5:30 pm Jamie W.L. Hill ]

IfcSppPfSl GREGG The Student Travel Show FAMILY I chiropractic is coming to Laurier! Dr. James W. Gregg, D C. Wed. Jan. 21,1 lam - 3pm in the Hall of Fame 4-255 King Street North A great opportunity to get first hand info on travelling to (at University) Europe, Britain, Australia and Around the World! Waterloo, Ontario E N2J4V2 And join us for a Europe on a Budget Travel Talk Wed. at Peters Room PHONE: 885-L I F E Jan. 21 11:30 in the Building PlOO5 j4ffi(4jlyEtf*a (5 4 3 3) 1 • Students 50% off Brought to you • Dr. Gregg is a WLU Alumni • Leave your other lAv 11M 6\w&t\A bAclwAck&r " CIJ Chiropractor at Home? Student Union Building, 886-8228 • Headaches, stress, neck and back pain Owned and operated by the Canadian Federation of Students

January 21, 1998* 19 * mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 112 § 1 w*% I 18 I £& B®* 1■ 1 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

EVENTS -v' (jujjj,, contains over 800 employers. Now Great House tor Rent lAM LOOKING FOR A HOME wanna qualify. Just ask this week's quali-

Daytona Beach - Spring Break available at the University Bookstore, or call 6 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, laundry, extra To rent for a visiting professor from Mid- fiers Tyler Skinner, Sarah Ebby, Chris Lowest price and largest trip on campus. (416) 971-5090 Internet: http://www.stu- fridge, chest freezer, parking. Close to uni- March to end-December 1998. Please call Worobec, Trevor Francis, Jamie "Snappy" From $99/quint Hotel only and $249 Bus dentjobs.com versities (Spruce St.) $285 plus utilities. Roydon Fraser at 888-4764 (745-8744 Simpson. and Hotel. BOOK NOW! Special Limited May-May lease. Call 747-9261 Evenings). " Watch out Time offer! Call Todd at Thames Travel 1- Management Positions £?'■'■■ ■'■ hockey fans....Friday Jan. 30 JP/HQf &***.£C/lf 800-962-8262 Book 15 Friends, GO FREE! Earn $7000-10.000 managing your own One - 3 Bedroom Private 'mi,,"P Turret Cup Molson Canadian MAPLE LEAF business this summer. ACTION: the student Apartment close to WLU, equipped kitchen. Cell Phone For Sale BOX SEAT SHOOTOUT!! 2 pairs box seats for Spring Break window cleaning team is looking for hard new carpet, free W/D all utilities included in Motorola Flip (DPC6SO). Excellent condi- Leaf Game! Panama City, Daytona Beach, Florida, Best working and energetic individuals to oper- rent. Parking. One year lease May 1/98. Call tion, 6 months old. Subscribe to any service Oceanfront Hotels/Condos. Lowest Prices ate franchises throughout Ontario. It is an 416-491-1370. (Student House) $340 (Cantel, Bell Mobility). $100 or best offer, Don't miss the foot stompin', hay rollin', 50 Guaranteed! 1-888-750-4SUN excellent opportunity to build your resume month per person. includes charger. Call Dan after Bpm 577- drinkin, line dancin madness of the Turret's and gain valuable business experience. Get 8836. COUNTRY CRAZE 98.

Healthy Lifestyles Seminars that competitive edge over your fellow One - Large 4 Bedroom THIS SATURDAY!! Plan to attend this upcoming seminar on graduates. For more information call 1- Apartment close to WLU, equipped kitchen. Skis and Bindings topics relating to student health."Losing 800-268-4248 or visit our booth in the con- free laundry facilities, parking. Utilities 2 pair Atomic 185cm, 2 pair 205 cm,s Friday Feb 6th—Ya' we know they stink but RAPTOR TICKET Weight or Losing Perspective" February 5. course. included in rent.One year lease May 1st/98. Bindings,sso-slso.Phone 884-3720; 2- don't miss shootout @ The Seminar will be held in the Paul Martin Call 416-491-1370. (Student House) $350 4pm Mon-Thur. Molson's Extreme Fun Fridays.

Centre from - student. ••• 4:30 6:00 p.m.. Call ext 2338 Excellent Extra Income Now! per month per ,j. . «p niftf*CC * for more information. Envelope Stuffing - $600-$BOO every week. ,' Zippy, Free Details: SASE to Bachelor Apartment BROCKYARD RECORDING STUDIO I have to apologize again for the other Food Allergies and Asthma International 1nc.1375 Coney Island Ave. Close to WLU, equipped kitchen, bed sitting 16 Track digital. Excellent mikes and gear. night. Please don't hate me. Between Wilfs Plan to attend the following FREE educa- Brooklyn, New York 11230 room, private bathroom with shower. All Drum Room. Demos, CDs, CDR, and this, I'm beginning to think this is the tional sessions at the Community Health utilities included in rent. $395.00/month. Duplication, $25/hr. 744-9907 to book time end! Say it ain't so! Department located at 99 Regina Street Tutors/Mentors Needed Available Sept 1/98. Call 416-491-1370. or to arrange a tour. K. South, Waterloo. The first session which Male (some female) Tutor/Mentors needed deals with food allergies and prevention is for Waterloo clinical team working with Student Housing Time Constraints!! CLASSIFIEDS on Thursday, .lan 29/98 from 7:00- ages 7to 17 with Learning Disabilities. $10 5 Bedroom, 2 Baths, utilities included, laun- Writer's block? Can't find the words or the RATES 9:00p.m.. The second session dealing with to $15/ hour. Excellent experience. Call dry, parking, furnished, freshly painted, gas- right research materials you need? We can asthma and different treatments will be on 519-837-3169 for interview. fireplace, minutes to Laurier. 157 King. help! WRITE: Custom Essay Service, 4 STUDENTS! Feb 11/98 from 7:00-9:00p.m. To reserve Available January Ist 4 month term. Call Collier St., Suite 201, Toronto, ON M4W IL7 30 WOfdS Of IGSS - $5 seats please call (519) 883-2003 ext. 5325 VrrU ft iifNftit2/ ' Haney Realty Inc. 669-4646. CALL' 416-960-9042 FAX: 416-960-0240. 31 -60 WOrdS - $8 lsat-mcat-gmat-gre prep each word over 60 - .10 Chronic Fatigue Sufferers Spring/summer classes are forming now. House for Rent Guitar Lessons The next meeting of the Waterloo Courses range from 20 to 80 hours and 243 Hemlock Street, 5 Bedroom house. 2 K-W Central. Guelpli/Weber area. Micheal NON-STUDENTSI

Wellington Myalgic Encephalomyelitis start at $195. Subscribe to our FREE law bedrooms available, 1 minute from WLU 10 Bennett, RCM affiliate teacher, B.A. in 30 WOfdS Of I6SS - $7 Assoc. will be held on Tuesday January 27 school bound email newsletter at minute from Uof W. Laundry facilities Music. Beginners to Advanced, all styles, 31 -60 WOfdS - $10 at 185 King St. in Waterloo. Friends and [email protected]/l-800-410-PREP. available, 9 month lease from Declst/97 til day and evening classes. Call 576-6881 63Ch WOfd OV6T 60 - .10 family welcome. Please call 623-3207 for Aug 31/98 $325 plus utilities. Call Chris

more information. TRAVEL - Teach English Kerrigan 1-800-844-7906 or 416-520- Tweed Music SEMI-DISPLAY ADS:

5 day/40 hr (March 4 - London, June 24 - 4389. Piano lessons at reasonable rates. Students add .50 Communication Skills Workshop Guelph) TESOL teacher certification course of all ages and abilities welcome. Central *PfiCSS iflCludG GST

Communicating can vou be (or I,ooo's Rent Wtloo location 741-9163.Please quote ad. , ~ Assertively help by correspondence). jobs „ ~ ~ • J of Now! J Placement forms are available in the a more confident communicator. The available NOW. FREE information package, For the 1998/99 School year. Prime, . office, Campus rtt+ntftiMt/tt *tf Cord Fred Nichols workshop begins Tues., February 3AJB from toll free 1-888-270-2941 Spruce street location. 4or 5 bedroom Centre. Phone-in orders can call 884- can aja » . (ext. 3564). on tu ~o .u . 1970 Fax orders be p.m.. fnere will be 6 sessions in units. licensed, month u""i Listen Turret-r BeerD 4:30-6:30 tifitififMf* Laundry, parking, 12 Hey! up you Lazy sent to (519) 884 7723 . ' For ... all. more information and registration, 112? , lease. Call Dave: 747-4481. drinkers!!!! DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE Cash required in advance for all Student please call Gladys at ext.2338 at WLU. House for Rent FORGETTING to do!!!!! Molson's Extreme Fun classifieds. . , Billing phone-in „ available for and fax , ,. From May 1. $875 plus utilities. 3 lAM LOOKING FOR A HOME Fndays has loads and heaps, of great stuff orders and classifieds running for more

" . •.. :••••. . . Bedrooms, laundry facilities. On Hickory To rent for up to one year beginning April to give away. Take the time to qualify for than five issues. Deadline for placements or cancella- Looking for Employment? St., 5 minute walk to WLU. Call Doug or or May 1998. Please Contact George Feb 2nd MOLSON CANADIAN Rocks BEACH is at p.m. , tions Tuesday 12:00 The 1998 Canadian Student Employment Natalie 886-4727. Raithby at 888-4567. Ext. 3385. BASH @ Bingemans by filling out a ballot Cord is responsible for only one from our bartenders. There's gonna be free incorrect insertion.

bevies' and chow! Trust us! You really ;

. it mi" 'N Checkout our HUGE cdllection P ERCHANDISE^SPECIAL k-Ws b&s4 eelec+i6n J 6f~f6reign, cul+, \ I flhirne, flhd / videos. /\ / / \' A ' \ ' cJ V h—JagM +c 4 O ; : ' j/'J. / / J CORD 1 ! VALENTINES COMING

I F 2 1 One of the larqestrentable collections of in njmenca! 3 - a _ | ' J?

20 January 21,1998