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Sue sexes up Waterloo

time' when Sue Laurier got its very own 'sexy

Johanson, famed carnal connoisseuse, returned to the Theatre Auditorium last Wednesday night

CARLY LEWIS ronto's first free birth control clinic

STAFF WRITER back in the '70s. She is a registered

and deal nurse, attributes a great

Whispers of "she's so adorable" of her sexual comfort level to this

flew around Laurier's Theatre Au- experience.

ditorium last she also Monday night as Johanson says gained

Sue Johanson took the stage - but this comfort through many aspects her presentation was anything but of her life: "By being married. By cute. having kids. By being a nurse. By

The 78-year-old "sexpert" spent running a clinic and by just learn- almost two hours talking to Laurier ing so much about it and realizing students abouther self-proclaimed that there's really nothing to be em-

barrassed favourite subject: sex. about."

Invited back for an encore visit "And age," continued Johanson. to Laurier (she was last here in the "Age has a lotto do with it. You can't winter of 2008) by the Laurier Stu- embarrass me now." That's a good

dent Alumni Association (LSA), thing, since Johanson made it clear

in Johanson was just as comfortable very early on her presentation as ever when it came to discussing that when it comes to sex, "talking

and about it is far difficult than masturbation, faking orgasms more

the art of fellatio. doing it."

The LSA started off the evening Johanson has plenty of experi-

about The Sun- by presenting a $1,500 cheque to ence talking sex on

Parenthood - Talk Sex Planned an organiza- day Night Sex Show, With tion that Johansonwas once a part Sue - the most successful sexuality

of - and to whom some of the pro- phone-in show in television history

- ceeds of Johanson's visit were do- and her radio talk show on Toron- nated. In fact, Johanson began her to's classic rock station QlO7. YUSUFKIDWAI career as the grandmother guru of SENIOR CITIZEN - Popular sex expert Sue Johanson last visited Laurier in January 2008.

when she - all things sex opened To- SEE SEX, PAGE 10

BlackBerry pilot project for MBAs

Smartphone device may become integrated into business and economics at Laurier program ALEX HAYTER

LINDA GIVETASH corporated the use of Blackßerry Board nominations re-opened STAFF WRITER Pearls into various first-year pro-

with the of lusa- grams help Grupo

the Wilfrid Laurier University's School cell, third largest mobile opera- WLUSU Board of Directors nominations set to close Wednesday at noon of Business and Economics has tor in Mexico.

Tec de moved 30 launched an initiative to provide Monterrey per-

their onto the REBECCA VASLUIANU Committee Chair Asif Bacchus. At late," said over 100 incoming MBA students in cent of curriculum Thompson.

NEWS EDITOR fall data well as the the 15 director With 13 valid 2009 with a Blackßerry and Blackßerry, as integrating time, necessary only nominations

such had been submit- plan through Rogers Wireless inte- administrative functions as applications packages submitted, nomina-

selection. Nominationsclosed at noon ted; two, however, were handed in tions were as BOD grated into the academic program. course today re-opened per

much for the Wilfrid Laurier late. The initiative is completely unre- "We're going to get as of University policy, which states that if fewer

content the course materials Students' Union (WTUSU) Board to Chief than 15 in lated to Jim Basillie being present- the for According Returning people hand nomina-

st of after Officer ed with Laurier's 21 Outstanding downloaded to format that works Directors (BOD) they were (CRO) Jayne Thompson, tions packages by the deadline,

and then for last the late issue Business Leader award. Rather, it on the Blackßerry start to re-opened seven days applicants took the to nominations would be re-opened

due to shortfall in the elections at Mex- enhance Wednesday a appeals committee. for seven which can- was inspired by a program that," explained Ginny Dy- days during

dean of the Laurier School nominees. "The appeals committee de- didates for the would ico's Tecnologico de Monterrey benko, position not

of Business and Economics. The decision announced at cided not hear their be allowed launched in August 2008 at its San- was to appeals to campaign.

All ta last Wednesday's Candidates because we had already made Fe and Mexico City campuses. just

the decision that if it's then it's The SEE BLACKBERRY, PAGE 5 Meeting by Elections Appeals late SEE BOARD, PAGE 2 program at Monterrey in- .News ■ THE 2 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009 CORD WEEKLY

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BOD that was chaired by Michael ing candidates just over a week to

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Copy Editors Caitlin Henderson forum but were not

Ariel Kroon as offi- Gina Macdonald recognized "It almost seemed like Natasja Pannecoucke [getting cial candidates. Emily Slofstra

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VOCAL CORD Four candidates in Are you voting in WLUSU running

elections? for Students' Union president

REBECCA VASLUIANU Sheridan, a fifth-year commu- bring forth the perspective of stu- Students' Unionsupports students NEWS EDITOR nications student, comes from a dents who are really involved, and and how it really represents stu-

similar Levin. background as acting VP: will be able to represent those who dents," stated "I think my

Wilfrid Laurier Stu- University Student Activities. As part of man- do not feel connectedwith the Stu- biggest thing is really re-examin-

dents' Union (WLUSU) elections agement, she believes her experi- dents' Union. ing how WLUSU can help all stu-

will see the number of largest ence will help her if she is elected "I've sort of had the experience dents," he added.

candidates presidential in several president. of relating to both students and Champagne believes his back- "I haven't thought about it actually. with four "From will allow him years applicants vying my management experi- talking to students who are in both ground to create I'm not sure." for the this I've position. ence year, worked directly positions," he said. concrete change, as he is able to

With nominees in JonChampagne, with Colin [Le Fevre] so obviously I Elections have come the midst create an informed action plan.

- Courtney Pollice Chris Johnston, Vadim Levin and understand the of of within "I believe lot in job a president," mass restructuring the a my platform," Third-year & sociology psychology Laura Sheridan in she the running, stated, also explaining that she Students' Union, through which he stated. "I offer a lot of real tan-

students will be- be able to choose has assumed various other roles WLUSU has seen large amounts of gible solutions to students' prob-

tween wide of - such Lau- a array candidates on campus, as being a internal reform. lems," he continued, explaining

each from rier coming a unique back- Ambassador. Sheridan, a fifth-year candidate that his platform and website are

and - ground experience when "I've really been able to see the who currently holds the title of VP: organized to outline specific stu-

hit the they polls on February 5. great things about the Students' Student Activities at the Students' dent concerns and describe his

four different Union "By having can- from my experiences as a Union told The Cord she is keen course of action to address each

didates you really get to hear four volunteer and staff member but to continue on a path of reform if one.

and unique voices a mixture of also I bring forward experiences elected. Johnston also expressed his

about the that are not students' union- confidence his philosophies campus just "Throughout my time as a VP, in campaign's

and the best WLUSU can serve she continued. I've is student way based," really seen that change pos- structure to speak to con-

its said While candidates students," presidential can- Levin and sible. The changes that I helped cerns, calling it "Student FIBRES," "No, I don't think so. I've never voted didate Levin, a fifth-year psychol- Johnston have not had experience bring to the Student Activities de- an meant to address a before." acronym involved with Laurier with WLUSU the wide of issues. ogy major policy directly as partment, it would be an honor to array campus

and Athletics, Residence Life vari- other two candidates have, they expand that to a larger platform He states one of the main goals - LJ Gagnon clubs. both will ous campus agree that this not hold and work at changing the Stu- of his campaign as making an ef- Fourth-year kinesiology in Fellow candidate Champagne them back the race. dents' Union as a whole because fort to reach "places that aren't

echoed his "the "I've lot of different friends it's I is sentiment, stating got a something that know possi- represented as well on campus

more people involved in the pro- different than the WLUSU corpo- ble and it's something that I know and give those people a voice."

cess the better." rate think I'll be have the skills do." the everyone sees, so I I to At Annual General Meeting

With three years of experience able to bring the new ideas onto Sheridan notes her biggest area on February 5, students will also

BOD he his back- on the describes the table to see where WLUSU of focus as "breaking down bar- elect one student for the Board of

ground as relating to the "high-lev- needs to go," said Johnston, a fifth- riers, real or perceived, that have Governors (BOG), for which Saad

el, level side of communicationsstudentwho been associated over-arching policy year with WLUSU in Aslam, Kory Jeffrey and Sean Mui-

the things." names his major involvements as past." Tummers are in therunning.

"I think that is real Laurier a strength of the Christian Fellowship Levin also explained he sees the As well, Justin Glover, Christo-

mine" said who is in and Foot Patrol. Sean Champagne, coming year as a great opportunity pher Oberle, Kory Jeffrey and

business. holds fourth-year "Knowing Levin a similar view, ex- to take the change that has already Mui-Tummers will be competing

"Yes, because I believe students should how a BOD how works, knowing plaining that while he believes been implemented and expand it. for two elected positions on WLU

have a voice in the union." I think it lends he is looked "outsider" "Next will be Senate. policy works, really on as an year a perfect op-

itself to the role of president." to WLUSU at times, he is able to portunity to re-examine how the

- Melody Cheung

Fourth-year science . Brantford open Cord/Online

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'■ JEREMY TREMBLAY of the campaign period it's sort of 11 - .

NEWS EDITOR going the route ofsoliciting a vote," I s Thomas explained.

Despite the fact that the deadline She added that potential direc-

for nominationsto sit on the Board tors caught campaigning wouldbe

of Directors was extended to today subject to "automatic disqualifica-

I'm at tion can "No, not voting. It takes a lot of noon, the Brantford campus that be appealed."

took - time." open forum place yesterday Presidential candidates whose

afternoon. nomination process ended last

- Zohair Siraj According to Jayne Thomas, Wednesday and who were free to

- First-year business Chief Returning Officer for the campaign took the opportunity

Wilfrid Laurier Students' Union to speak out about their platforms.

(WTUSU), it was impossible to re- The main topic of the discussion

schedule the open forum because between presidential candidates £ m- 'l--wS^^P of "timelines and logistics." became WLUSU Brantford's au-

Potential director nominees tonomy: whether or not the Bran- I I-4 —- ■:*■' ; were still invited to attend the ford campus could stand alone as

forum and were given specific its own student union.

guidelines regarding what was and Jon Champagne brought up the

was not permissible. idea of autonomy for Brantford,

They were forbidden from ac- suggesting that Brantford could

tively campaigning before and af- elect its own president and board

ter the open forum, and could not a year in the future.

"Yes, even I'm still care that had submitted their Vadim though leaving I say they Levin, Chris Johnston about what at Laurier." happens nominationspackages. and Laura Sheridan said they

ALEX HAYTER can't 'I'm "They just vocally say hoped autonomy would be possi-

-Christine Ball for Boardof Direc- but that the Brantford Healthcare and intending to run ble, campus financial hardship;

Fourth-year psych tors.... That would be considered was not yet ready for the change PC MPs speak on campus it's for campaigning because alerting largely financial reasons. Morgan Alan reports on a lecture by Progressive the Brantford students to the fact

Compiled by Jeremy Tremblay, Conservative health and finance critics. that they could be voting for those With files from Steve Macdonald, Photos by Ryan Stewart and because it's outside The V people ... Sputnik __J 4 .News WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY

Students won't

face expenses

FROM BLACKBERRY, COVER cuts for the university will not be

affecting the project.

Enhancements will include mul- for the Although costs pro-

timedia, tests and LO- will be hopefully gram not put to students,

RIS access. there will be not a large expense

The of the is for The purpose program the university. costs are

to incorporate social network- being funded by the Centre for

ing and new technology into the Excellence in Business in Educa-

classroom. said, "We'd tion which Dybenko (CEBE), has been sup-

like to see and examine how that ported by a private donor since

learning habits informally and September 2008.

take the try to best of that kind of Some concerns have arisen

interactions socially back into the due to the dependence on WLU's

traditional classroom and start to servers for this program to work.

and current influence how we teach how The web server on cam-

learn." people pus supports 3G technologies;

Professors only heard aboutthe however, what is accessible to

initiative with last Wednesday's view on the mobile technology is

press release, meaning the inclu- limited.

sion of specific course materi- The WebCT server, whidi is

als into the is still program being currendy an option for support-

determined. MBA Dybenko hopes to ing the new program, is the

"challenge everybody to try to fig- same that crashed in November

and the RYAN STEWART ure out new exciting ways we of fall semester. "If we can't AWARD WINNER - Research In Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie was celebrated as Laurier's 21st "Outstanding can use the technology." get WebCf at a mission critical business leader of the year" at a luncheon last Thursday. the school has level then we can't advance Currently pur- ... in

chased the Blackßerries at an ex- that area," Dybenko explained as

ceptional rate. the reason behind requests made

"If we can see that this really for Student Life Levy funding to Jim Balsillie named "Laurier works, then we're going to have support an upgrade of the server's to seek some longterm funding infrastructure including added mechanism," said Dybenko. mirroring. Business Leader" This will include tapping into Further upgrades or alterna- Outstanding

the PRISM is tive fund, which sup- options for the server have

student ported through tuition, or yet to be determined. "It's still

the tuition itself. How- much under adjusting very discussion," ex- Balsillie tells business students the value of personal narrative in success this all ever, is dependent on the plained Carl Langford, manager

of the of network success pilot year. operations.

Data will also be If the be MADHAVI GANJU MBA connectivity project proves to a challenges, you go back to that nar- Balsillie completed his at

STAFF WRITER WLU; however, if stu- he said. "It the provided by success, long-term planning rative," is very important Harvard Business School and

dents prefer to upgrade the pack- into WLU's supportive technol- to shape that personal narrative of has been the co-CEO at RIM since

do have age, they must so of their own ogy as well as funding will "I'm the quaint jock from Peterbor- yourself." 1992. In 2002, he foundedThe Cen-

accord. to be determined to ensure its ough who never quits... that's how I Balsillie described himself as a tre for International Governance

The released continuation. Peterbor- recently budget see myself. That's my personal nar- tradesman's son from Innovation(CIGI).

rative," said Jim Balsillie, co-CEO of ough who was exceptionally good Among other contributions, Bal-

Blackberry manufacturer Research at math. sillie donated$50 million in2007 to

In to students in He that the found the Balsillie School of Motion, gathered explained peer Inter-

Senate with which national the and Board Chambers groups one is affiliated Affairs in Waterloo.

another last Thursday. are ingredient for success. Hundreds of students as well as

The luncheon speech preceded a According to Balsillie, the group faculty from the School of Business

at the Waterloo Inn, where Balsillie of people one associates with is and Economics turned out for the

with the Lau- was presented 21st very important as "the aspirations talk, which began around 10 a.m.

rier Business Leader of the matter and lasted an hour. Outstanding peer group really ... approximately

the and he some Award from Ginny Dybenko, that just becomes the norm." During the first half, gave

dean of business and economics at When asked what his next ambi- words of wisdom and explained his

Laurier. tion is, Balsillie replied saying that beliefs about attaining success.

his Balsillie stressed the he still has "I'm left In talk, many ambitions; The remaining timewas open

At value of possessing a personal nar- a little out there sometimes.... I to questions from the audience.

the students each rative of one's own. don't want to be one of those great very end, two

"Whenever meet could've, would've, should've won a in a draw. you opportu- ... Blackberry

RYAN STEWART nities in life and most particularly [businessmen]."

$100 million fine may await RIM CEOs

\

class-action lawsuit related to the forcement, Mike Watson, left the Ontario Securities Commission seek record due to stock penalty controversy and has backdating, paid RIM an additional position in September yet

$2.5 million. to be replaced. Its chief litigator

RIM OSC US Last Thursday, the same day that amining stock option accounting. board committee found that over notified the and also left recendy.

Securities Commis- the Globe, these va- Jim Balsillie received Laurier's Out- The Globe reports that the OSC is 40 percent of stock options dating and Exchange According.to

back 1996 RIM sion of its before cancies have left two "who standing Business Leader Awward, looking to Balsillie to pay the bulk as far as given to findings releasing lawyers

his its to the At the not in the spodight" it was announced that the Ontario of the fine and temporarily leave employees were backdated. report public. same are normally

both time it its the RIM setdement. Securities Commission (OSC) will seat on RlM's board of directors. In total, Balsillie and Laza- released review, several overseeing

and ac- seek $100 million from both At the full fine ridis about $1.6 million American - Locally, businesspeople up to $100 million, profited by companies including

have sided with Balsillie, the for Inc. and Dell Inc. - were un- ademics Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis, co- would be the highest ever paid by each; both repaid company Apple record OSC. the commit- der examination the US Securi- that the OSC's CEOs of Research In MotionLtd. an individual to the The cur- their gains following by suggesting

in 2007. Commission. It fine is out of and The Globe and Mail reported rent record is $23 million, which tee's report ties and Exchange place inappropri-

RIM the current that OSC staff are in discussion former Laidlaw CEO Michael De- They also paid an additional signalled that companies coming ate given economy.

of would be with lawyers representing the RIM Groote paid to settle insider trading $5 million each to cover the costs forward voluntarily treat-

and financial ed more - Jeremy CEOs. The penalty stems from an allegations in 1993. investigation restate- favourably. Compiled by Tremblay

RIM As of settlement in The OSC's last director of en- investigation that began in 2006 ex- A 2007 investigation by a ment. part a a Cord Weekly The ■ Wednesday, January 28,2009 News 5

Business applications The change in application numbers for Fall 2008

down across Ontario and Fall 2009

JEREMY TREMBLAY ure rate in first-year business.

NEWS EDITOR Dybenko explained that statisti- +1 % cal analysis determined "if we in-

Applications to Laurier's BBA cluded this mathand pro- English mark, to Ontario universities

are down 13 this the gram percent year, success rate of the first-year

below a students to second measuring slightly drop get to year was

in applications to undergraduate much, much higher.

business across Ontario, "We hate," programs she added, "to put a — 3 % down 9 in which are percent. student a place where they just

MORGAN ALAN At Laurier, Dean ofBusiness Gin- can't succeed." to Laurier Waterloo DEBATE - Dr. Christopher diCarlo debated against the theistic view. that the ny Dybenko suspects drop Dybenko was less sure about

in is because stricter applications of why applications to business were

requirements for applicants. down provincially, explaining that

"We require English and math to she had not heard the "Stare into the previously +2% abyss be of six statistic. part [the entrance average

marks] and we've never done that "Off the of head I'm top my sur- to Laurier Brantford and 'so what?"' before," she explained, pointing prised, actually. Certainly when I say; that in the "we out past let students was at the university fair one stu-

self-select which dent after courses they were another came up and At Laurier: Professors debate of and faith that religion going to put into entrance said they wanted accounting and importance

average." they wanted marketing.... I didn't

The decision to make the kind of shift from +21 chang- see any the previ- % MORGAN ALAN verse without God."

STAFF WRITER es was made to try to stem the fail- ous year." Naturalism and atheism "cannot to BSc Science

. account for inherent human value,

Last night at the Theatre Auditori- or for higher purposes," he added.

um, Campus for Christ hosted one The origin of ethical standards, +8% in a series of "Ultimate Questions" as either divine or having human Total applications forums in a debate entitled "Does basis, was a recurring bone of con- God Matter?" betweenthe to the faculty of music tention professors. will Dr. Michael Horner, philoso- "You find the same values in to Laurier down phy professor at the University of humanistic and atheist philosophy Toronto, the theistic how should behave represented on you as you

view. The was voiced will in theistic philosophy," said — opposition by 3 % Dr. Christopher diCarlo, professor diCarlo. Science, music up while other faculties fall to the faculty of arts in critical thinking at the University Horner argued that such stan-

Institute dards that of Ontario of Technology. "are not something we

JEREMY TREMBLAY Leo Groarke that the focused individual explained Debate was not primar- subjectively invent as an NEWS EDITOR decline in role of culture." slight applications isn't ily on the existence or God, or in our

as the number of but the of the evil problematic, ap- — on repercussions ex- Absolute good and arose as 3 % in the has continued exceed Despite slight growth num- plicants to istence or non-existence ofa higher a topic of contention, with Horner ber of to enrollment. to honours economics applications undergradu- targeted power. arguing that morality cannot exist ate Ontario universi- that idea programs at Another figure stood out "The of God matters to some without God. ties, the number of to was to the of applicants applications faculty because they believe such a being "If you are confident that experi- undergraduate at Lau- which were 21 actual not programs science, up percent. has existence, merely menting of Jews, oppressing blacks, rier's Waterloo was down Groarke that — little campus explained a new pro- 4% historical or anthropological im- raping girls or torturing babies this in health science is in- believe God's is year. gram being portance. They ex- for sport wrong, then you must

Graduating school students' troduced this fall. istence mean- said high to applied economics gives considerable give up [atheism]," Horner.

to the Ontario Univer- to the Council of On- their said "Is it applications According ing or depth to lives," absolutely wrong to rape sity Application Centre were due tario Universities, 84,300 applica- diCarlo. children? 1 have no idea. I just think last Numbers released tions received in In Thursday. were total. 2000, "Such a concept of God does not it's bad," diCarlo countered. indicate that the number of total hied. only 59,197 applications were matter to me in the least such do we need an ... "Why objective -8 %. 1.1 The with a num- have never had actual applications grew by percent only year larger gods any ex- truth given to us by a supposed God this Ontario univer- to BA Science year. ber of applicants to istence other than as ideas in the to change anything?" he added.

to Laurier's Water- sities when Applications was 2003, 102,618 ap- human mind," he added. The debate series continues to- loo were down 3 were filed. Horner countered diat campus by per- plications "living a day at 3:30 p.m. in the Senate and cent, while Brantford That marked the elimina- life becomes campus ap- year meaningful extremely Board Chamber, with a debate

2 tion Grade 13 had been plications were percent. of (which problematic if there is no such "Is There Evi- up -13 »/„ thing concerning Scientific At Sen- the January 20 university renamedOntario Academic Credit) as G0d.... Core concepts of intrinsic dence for the Existence of God?" to BBA ate VP: Academic in Ontario. meeting, Acting significance have no place in a uni-

YORK U STRIKE

York dents from four different areas of The union is strike ongoing; York union threatens to looking to a 2007 Class-action lawsuit study; specifically to those requir- decision by the Supreme Court of legislated end in sight ing internship placements to com- sue government Canada where the court restricted filed against York plete their program or necessary theBritish Columbiagovernment's

TORONTO — The Globe and Mail accreditation exams. ability to impose back-to-work

that York Univer- With of York's TORONTO — The union healthcare only on — reports 5,000 5,000 50,000 represent- legislation striking TORONTO Law firm Juroviesky

to class, assistants sity students resumed classes on students returning many ing striking teaching and workers as precedent. and Ricci LLP, which has Toronto

the students accused York President contract at York The union is Monday following teaching faculty University disputing the fact and New York offices, announced

assistant and contract re- Mamdouh Shoukri of are the that faculty's privileging threatening provincial gov- negotiations are deadlocked, the filing of a class-action lawsuit

of administration's certain over others. ernment with action ifit does that jection most programs legal saying it is willing to return to against York University alleging

recent offer. to the CBC, Ontario not to restart talks be- the tablewhile York's According manage management violations of statute and common

York's Premier Dalton McGuinty is work- tween the two before forc- is part-time faculty, repre- groups not. law duties against students this

sented Local have on back-to-work legislation, strikers back to work Ontario Premier by CUPE 3903, ing ing according Dalton past Sunday.

been since 6. which would allow all students to to The GlobeandMail. on strike November McGuinty has stated he is con- The suit is asking for refunds of

The Globe and Mail, return to class. The group's lawyers will be in- fident in the of the tuition and According to legitimacy other fees paid to York

is the strike is "now the longest in Once the legislation approved, structed to take "any and all legal proposed back-to-work for legisla- direct and indirect damages

includes must return to work or Ontario of the York's history, a that employees action," president tion, that mediator sustained both full- past indicating Reg by and part- Union three of the five face a possible $2,000-per-day fine. Canadian ofPublic Pearson had declared longest university Employ- negotiations time students registered in fall Sid strikes in Canadian history." The legislation is expected to pass ees Ryan said at a news confer- deadlocked. 2008.

The decision, made by York's late this week. ence yesterday, according to the

Orwen-Parrish Globe. Senate applies to stu- -Compiled by Taryn Executive, -Compiled by Jeremy Tremblay -Compiled by Jeremy Tremblayand 6 WLUSU ■ PLATFORMS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009 THE CORD WEEKLY

Students' union platforms

Make an informed decision on February 5 by reading through candidates' platforms here

President & CEO candidates

Jon Champagne Chris Johnston

WLUSU FIBRES. plays an incredibly important role in our everyday lives and shapes our overall uni- Student

versity experience. As a three time WLUSU Director, former Chair of the Board and current Laurier has always been a school that has had a great community spirit about it but as the

Governor I have the the continues need this doesn't student necessary experience to bring change and knowhow to job school to grow we to ensure disappear.

WLUSU President. have This is be done with the creation of As students we many concerns of which a few I will address as Finance: I want to create more student jobs. going to of a

bar the will added both the and WLUSU President: juice in Turret. This effectively give space to study in Turret in

- A lack of available is issue for all students what the Hawks Nest. There will be WLUSU volunteer study space on campus a big no matter year a $1000 bursary given to an outstanding to

in. This is the issue students volunteer and bursaries environ- or faculty you are probably single biggest facing on a rapidly encourage Laurier's culture, two $500 given to encourage

growing campus. As President I will increase the amount of study space by expanding the mental initiatives on campus. Interests: As president I will ensure our clubs are following the

24hr lounge and help alleviate some of thesepressures. guidelines given, are reachable by the general student body, and are adequately attended to.

- With Laurier's environmental record will office Brantford: will work with and WLU's administration that poor I set up a sustainability so we can im- I Greyhound to develop a strategy

makes Waterloo accessible Brantford students. Relations: havebeen work- prove this record and have a permanent commitmentto greening our campus. Campus more to I

- As I will with the enable WLUSU volunteers receive creative accessible students voice President work University to to aca- ing on ways to make the Presidential position more for to

demic credit for their and Enrichment: will introduce various positions. concerns suggestions. I Winter Jam. A daylong event

- The the unfair and inclusive fee before fall thatwill have intramural between the current underage policy for Turret is not to paying WLUSU exams start teams competing two campus',

members under the of 19. As President I will reconsider this and make and battle of the bands the best of Brantford the best of Waterloo the age policy changes to a pitting against as

inclusive WLUSU. in AC. the 4th have a more opener for a giant concert the Studies: Along with opening up study space on

This is summarized version and I visit FNCC I will call the increase the number of in the just a of my platform encourage everyone to www. floor on University to plugs concourse,

sth VoteChampage.com to see the full version. Remember, Election Day is February so make along with needed renovations

and sure you get out vote!

Vadim Levin Laura Sheridan

uni- Without a doubt the Students' Union has much to be proud of as one of the most accom- Your WLUSU President needs to be driven, experienced and focused on bringing you the

that deserve. reflective of characteristics and is plished student-governed bodies in the country. Focused on continued success, I commit versity experience you My platform is these

with external and across and between our to reach out to student on our As Laurier continuesto expand, to improving relationships groups organizations designed every single campus.

will that of for the needs of all an must be on Growth ensure future WLUSU campuses. I work to support groups share our goal providing emphasis placed Responsible to sustainability.

creative and be and with all finances student has the to know students through co-operative programming, collaboration, problem solving, must proactive transparent as every right

Union will how their student fees cuts, Stu- building efficient support networks. By reevaluating our resources, the address are spent. Amongst impending university-wide budget your

issues and alternative environments. I will also focus on new ini- dents'Union must make effort to ensure that are as minimally as possible campus space provide study every you impacted

assistance hours and WLUSU services. Your Laurier should be a and a finalized tiatives to extend support and to volunteers who spend long on campus by altering Respectful Community

will be- dedicate their of volunteersand their role is essential. and set of Policies a foundation for this. energy. Moreover, appreciation unique supported Diversity provide Cooperation

such Life financial effects on the student tween WLUSU and student as the Office, Residence While restructuring challenges may require flexibility, body large groups LSPIRG, Diversity

vari- and down for effective can be significantly minimized by strengthening old and seeking new partnerships with Student Publications will break barriers while providing opportunities

All WLUSU communication flow effective and ous university organizations. Moreover, I will strive to foster innovative and unconventional partnerships. must two-ways; with branding

the Wilfrid Laurier student out and online updates) and most thinking to continue creatively improving University experience. promotion going (printed materials, quarterly important-

enrich this there is the Students' Union must be accessible for student to input (surveys, While there is great potential to expand the Union's ability to experience, ly, always any provide

would Leader for all stu- similar potential for increasing diverse student participation with the aim of integrating all focus groups). As WLUSU President, I act as a Responsive advocating their will on while dedicatedto that student can impact experiences into the heart of our organization. Through our actions, we acknowledge dents campus remaining ensuring every

and the Students' Union. It is time for WLUSU to reach out to all Laurierstudents. This is Your Experi- the importance of our university's diversity, inclusivity, sustainability. Accordingly,

be labeled Voice. Laurier. For visit www.votesheridan.com. few for the Wilfrid Laurier Students' Union will not as ence. Your Your more information, please next years University simply

but rather of commitment to continued restructuring years, years development. The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday, January 28,2009 WLUSU/LSPIRG PLATFORMS 7

candidates Senate Board of Governors candidates

Sean Mui-Tummers Justin Glover ChristopherOberle Kory Jeffrey Sean Mul-Tummers Saad Aslam Kory Jeffrey

election after diffi- name is Justin Glover and Hi, name is is based election after diffi- After WLU I believe is based on ex- a My my Christopher My platform on ex- Seeking a 3 years at My platform Seeking

for Board of I for WLU Senate. Oberle. I am in and cult for of have amassed and cult campaign loss am running currently my sec- perience, understanding campaign loss Board I an extensive perience, understanding

a in the last elections, I Having only few seats avail- ond year History and Political responsible representation. I Governors in the last elections, I amount ofexperience in student responsible representation. I Governors

both knowl- able each the Senate of- Science. I am involved have both knowl- I have been fortu- have ways to year, currently experience representing sought ways to gain government. experience representing sought gain

the fers the in various clubs includ- students the have been the students as a on the FOA and for unique experience to campus as a rep on FOA edge and experience for the nate enough to on rep edge experience

be involved in academic ing: Badminton Club, BOD and Council and the Petitions Com- position. A spot on the Senate making Laurier Council and the Petitions Com- position. A spot on the Senate WLU Senate, WLUSU

both the Waterloo and Liberals, external where I've Finance Committee, a position policy for Young Quiz Bowl, and mittee, where I've helped bring Finance Committee, a position work intricately with mittee, helped bring

the Board of As a Sena- the Students Associa- relevant student such both the Board of CASA and OUSA. relevant student such connecting both Brantford campuses. History concerns, connecting lobby groups concerns,

tion. The Senate the BOG I the fore- Governors and Senate allowed tor, I plan to begin a summer is an extremely as turnitin.com, to the fore- Governors and Senate allowed As only one voice on as turnitin.com, to

of all work- I in make unat- I work in the to learning and un- accessibility survey important part of WLU, being ground. work part-time the myself to begin learning and un- will not grandiose, ground. part-time myself begin

the available both WLU concerned with all academic is- President's where I've the tainable I President's Office, where I've commitments space on Office, derstanding commitments promises. However, derstanding

of for 1 found WHAT sues.I wantto ensurethat an I that 1 will be an understanding required success. Campuses. space? WHO Senate gained understanding of required for success. found can promise always gained

active and how that the 1 to be can access this space? WHEN? programs and regulations are in governance structure and how that the positions 1 hope to be an informed, accessible, governance structure positions hope

of student con- elected for, Board Governors WHERE? AND HOW? When the best interests of students. If to effectively voice student con- elected for, Board of Governors and vocal Governor if elected. to effectively voice

the will elected the Senate will climate of and those which On sth that In climate of economic and Senate are those which I completed, survey pro- to WLU I cerns. In a economic Senate are I February ensure you cerns. a

could benefit students the vide the student with work behalf there could benefit students on the vote for an hard- uncertainty there comes a on body an- on your to ensure uncertainty comes a great experienced, great

well candidate that for and to for student inter- swers tothese questions, as that student concerns are heard opportunity for change and a most; to push for student inter- working always opportunity change a most; push

for the fu- ests where student as a "Study Styles" comparison regarding academics at Laurier. solemn responsibility for the fu- ests where student representa- puts students first. Vote Saad solemn responsibility representa-

I tion is vital. Aslam! ture. I will that students tion is limited vital. between quiet and social stud- On February sth vote Christo- ture. will ensure that students limited yet ensure yet

first mind when Consider Sean Mui-Tummers to iers and where the best spot is pher Oberle for WLU Senate. are first in mind when tough Consider Sean Mui-Tummers to are in tough

for info the decisions made the be and decisions are made the be voice and vote for you. For more on are given your voice your vote for given your your

If Board of Governors and Senate Summer Accessibility Survey economic realities of today. If Board of Governors and Senate economic realities of today.

onElection - sth. visit Facebook elected the WLU BOG Sen- onElection - sth. elected to the WLU BOG or Sen- Day February my Group: Justin to or Day February

will to Glover for WLU SENATE. ate, I will commit myself to re- ate, I commit myself re-

the best sponsibly representing the best sponsibly representing

interests ofthe student body. interests of the student body.

LSPIRG candidates (acclaimed) - Annual General Meeting to take place on January 29

Lewis MorganAlan Graham Engel Andrea Hall Kate Klein Adam Mark VandenDungen

director of will incumbent LSPIRG is valuable to As director the LSPIRG name is Adam Lewis and Ii have been involved with As a LSPIRG, I As director, my aspi- incredibly a new on My

I in various forms such work Laurier's ration for the term the Laurier but I've board, much ofwhat have to I. am running for the LSPIRG LSPIRG to engage stu- proceeding community

in anti- contribute from BOD. 1 have been involved volunteer dents and foster them a sense would be to help craft our found that many students either comes coor- long as being a general

Women's of and involved with work- of social community, with an oppression policy, to help form haven't heard ofLSPIRG or don't dinating the Centre; in various aspects PIRG, being

official module for understand what it does I have extensive of from the Global since 2006. 1 emphasis onthe role of first year an training fully an amount volunteering at ing groups origi-

students. As first student directors, and and As a Director I would of consensus deci- Conference to the started my experience a year incoming to help why. knowledge Citizenship nally

Events and with LSPIRG involved myself, I believe that it is of ut- review and revise our PIRG's try to bring about a greater sion-making theory and pro- Committee my cur- by getting

order become of LSPIRG's and for as the LSPIRG in the of Peace For most importance for LSPIRG to policies in to awareness purpose cess, a passion power- rent position development

of Laurier's fastest effective and efficient. As Laurier students, the Administrative Assistant. My All International. I engage one more amongst sharing, community-oriented Currently,

and sizable this will in- main of LSPIRG's and has allowed me to am the Technical Ex- growing most group well, year see an component goal-setting anti-oppressive experience Logistics

will into the ecutive for the of students. I will prioritize stu- creased focus on community membership. Specifically I practice and process, i gain insight organiza- working group

would first contribute that tion and contribute Global Conference. dent consciousness of the im- outreach, as well my willingness target years, through a perspective on a variety Citizenship

coordination with that advocates for balance of levels. Given that I have been I effective at on to be at a set and Res Life, a healthy am highly being portant role LSPIRG plays present place

involve- field directed between and action, as involved with the volunteer mind campus,and student time to questions ensures immediately upon ar- theory innovative, speaking my

staff of 1 I ment within the organization it- at PIRG. riving at Laurier students would well as a strong critical analysis and aspects LSPIRG, and getting things done. will

in the find of and het- am keenly interested take position and self, for example, the expansion be given opportunity to gender inequalities looking my seriously

about this erosexism based on the board side of the direct the of LSPIRG O-Week. I believe my out more organiza- personal at organi- try to organization to

zation tion, which to be a experience. I am committed to and further growing of the direction and environ- multi-faceted experience as a they pay part right

of. This would all students and LSPIRG. within for social volunteer within LSPIRG itself, get to improvement (self- organi- My experience ment creating justice.

reflect LSPIRG's and and afraid the and dedica- effectiveness and WLUSU, Student Publications on values, zational), am never to organization my Experience,

if ask critical and tion social makes me direction are the that and the Office for Student Di- produce tangibleresults; more questions push to change qualities I

students are aware of LSPIRG's discussion I also have an ideal candidate for this posi- believe will lead to an effective versity will allow for a fresh but deeper.

with the Office for look forward board member for face Board mission there is a greater pool strong ties tion. 1 to making LSPIRG. experienced onyour

of force for ofDirectors. of ideas and volunteers to draw Student Diversity and parts LSPIRG an even greater

from. WLUSU, which would facilitate social change.

LSPIRG's of reach- process

ing out to the broader Laurier

community.

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Sex with Sue sizzles at WLU

Sue Johanson speaks at Laurier to a packed house, giving students a graphic sexual education

get into trouble because they don't

- FROM SEX, COVER know the risks that are involved."

Referring to anal sex as "fudge

She has now retired from televi- packing" (a phrase which evoked sion and radio in hopes of spending an uncomfortably lengthy roar of more time at her cottage and tour- laughter from the WLU crowd), Jo-

hanson commented her ing North American universities. on aware-

"I did high schools for a long ness that her presentation could time, and I have to admit, I got tired be more inclusive: "It's just much of pussy-footing around controver- easier to say he and she, and that's sial issues; homosexuality, mastur- a problem." bation; pussy-footing around birth "I've had complaints about it

that of The the she control, kind thing. poor from LGBTQ population,"

did said. "If think about teacher was embarrassed, what you really it,

the sexual between she know about G-spot orgasm?" activity gay

Johanson feels that there is a males and between lesbians is not

in all that than hetero. It's lack of proper sex education el- different

schools. all ementary and high "They really not that different, so it's a teach you anatomy ana physiology political thing."

search for did least her - the relentless fallopian lohanson at justify tubes." nervousness of anal sex by explain-

This "pussy-footing" is precisely ing some physical factors that make the she it so-called behaviour." reason why Johanson says "high-risk

membrane prefers speaking with university "The mucus on the

The students. vagina is very strong. anus is

"University students are differ- paper-thin, so it can tear, and a tear ent. Nowyou're adults, you're away is a dangerous thing."

She did have advice for sexual from parents, and your parents are

for whomanal either terribly concerned about you, so partners sex is

that are the or the they are overjoyed you get- only, preferred, option: ting this kind of explicit information "If you're going to do it, use a con- that they weren't able to give you. dom with lots and lots of lube."

The whole dynamic has changed." Apermanent resident ofToronto,

time with Perhaps not as much as Johanson Johanson often spends believes, as one of the questions on the city's Yonge St. area prostitutes, the Dear Sue cards passed around from whom she learned how to put

the with YUSUF KIDWAI during presentation asked, a condom on her mouth; an

FOOLING AROUND - Sue Johanson the truth about back from the audience. "Have been suffocated tactic the least. presents sex, holding nothing you ever by impressive to say testicles?" to which Johanson re- "Females have become more as- sponded, "Can't say I have." sertive, and females are starting to

have more expectations

from a sexual relation-

ship," said Johanson, [Sue was asked] "Have you commenting on what's

the most in the EVER BEEN SUFFOCATED changed

world of sexuality since BY TESTICLES?" TO WHICH the '70s.

JOHANSON RESPONDED, "CAN'T Garnering applause

from the female popula- SAY I HAVE."

tion on Monday night,

Johanson told the audi-

According to Johanson, the ence that "the most amazing organ

about is the clitoris." ideal way to learn sexual-

her ity is through one's parents as they Perhaps appealing to vegan

she announced that growup, but she realizes that this is fanbase, veg-

do fact taste easier said than done - and that's etarians in better,

where she comes in. "What have I and to her male audience: "Don't

the got to lose? Kids look at me making ignore paraneum!" Offering

the a complete fool of myself, and they some more advice to university

figure: 'If she can do it, why can't population as a whole, Johanson we at least talk about it? Why are touched briefly on masturbation,

"I found a we so uptight?"' saying jokingly: finally

for Babies." Being uptight did come up use Beanie Wednesday, February 4,2009 left students with again, but not with regards to her Johanson

rule: and "I'm her number one "Relax 10:00 student audience. really con- a.m.-3:30 p.m. cerned aboutbum sex," said Johan- enjoy." RIM Park has If Johanson sticks to her promise son, who in recent years been

show criticized for her lack of attention ofmaking her more inclusive,

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the for University in 2006 predicted formof communicationposes a

massive effects of this (then new) president.

technology and the hold it would Obama's not taking this lying

have over users. down - in a recent interview with

In the 2006 release "Employers, CNBC, he joked, "They're going to

hands." Beware: 'Techno Addicts' May be pry it out of my

More Liability than Boon"(Rutgers- The lack of human interaction is

Camden Research), Gayle Porter, something that has increased great-

an associate professor of manage- ly in this technologically savvy era.

ment at Rutgers University School While it can be argued that tech-

of Business, states that, "Addiction nology connects us, it undoubtedly

to technology can [be damaging] to also isolates us from one another.

the mental health of the worker." We begin to lack that personal

connection with one

another and our de-

vices act as substitutes

Much like chemical addictions, for real human inter-

action. Devices such ADDICTIONS TOWARDS

as Smartphones make TECHNOLOGYSHOULD BE TREATED it possible for people

to never interact with WITH THE SAME SEVERITY.

another human being

and the ability to text

Much like chemical addictions, even allows for people to commu-

addictions to technology should nicate without voice. This is highly

be treated with the same severity problematic.

because the effects are equally det- The Centre for Addiction and SHEENA ARCHIE

CRACKBERRY - like the iPhone rimental to the overall health of a Mental which has locations Smartphones and Blackberry keep the user constantly up-to-date. Health,

all does person. across Canada, not consid-

Obsessive-compulsive tenden- er the Smartphone to be a problem

cies are evoked as people feel the within itself, but instead notes that

need issue in to check their e-mail numer- the may lay the suscepti-

ous times in feel ob- ad- on tech one sitting, or bility of the person to become

high to read to or not is- Getting ligated and e-mails dicted and whether the reply

when they hear their Smartphone sue lies within their own personal

make a sound. compulsions. As • This constant disruption of daily While there is help available smartphones rapidly gain popularity on campus, they begin to take a life addictions causes a person to become de- for to video gaming

chosen pendent upon their com- and television, there is nothing hold on the interests and time of students who own them munication device, which essen- specifically being done for addic-

tially becomes one of their primary tions to mobile devices. Should

forms of interaction. Smartphone devices include a dis- KASSANDRA MELNYK Christmas, labelling them the because users are Even US drugs becoming President Barack claimer regarding the possibility of CORD STUDENT LIFE must-have gift of Christmas 2008 so dependent on their devices that Obama has noted that he is hooked addiction?

and the future of communication some five minutes with- It will cannot go to his Blackßerry. seems he Regarding this issue neither RIM

We saw their enticing commercials in 2009. So-called out "Smartphones" interacting with them. be forced to quit cold-turkey in or- nor Apple's media representative

swarming the televisions around have been to addictive A to avoid compared study conducted by Rutgers der the security risk this could be reached for comment.

SMARTPHONE REHAB

must be done and used within but if be addicted here Arguably everything moderation, you suspect you may to your Smartphone, are a few indicators.

1. You cannot five min- 2. You have than five 3. You to 4. When go more respond messages your inbox says 5. You check e-mail con- without e-mail utes checking your accounts. on device in the middle "no new hit your messages," you stantly to prove you're "al-

inbox. of the the refresh button of night. just to ways on top things," and

make sure. can respond instantly.

Celebrating the Chinese New Year

The Chinese Student Association brings a taste of the Orient to Laurier

LINDA GIVETASH by club members themselves, the plained President DominicCheng.

STAFF WRITER event this year was also sponsored While building their own sense

by Kim Seng Restaurant located at of community, the CSA also reach-

The Chinese Student Association 11 Westwood Drive in Kitchener. es out to the broader WLU popula-

(CSA) at Wilfrid Laurier Univer- Lillian Teng, PR member for the tion. Cheng said, "Our main goal is

sity hosted, a food fair in the Hall CSA, said, "It allows the school so- to promote our Chinese culture to

of Fame beginning on Tuesday, ciety to get a taste of Chinese food, the community and let them know

about celebrating the Chinese New Year because we don'thave much here," more us."

with a selection of authentic food especially of the more authentic, Like all clubs on campus, the CSA

for tasting. traditional variety. is a great place to build friendships.

Although the event was a cel- Funds raised mostly support the Teng explained she joined the club

for Year "I it ebration the new of the Ox, event itself. Additional profits go to because, thought was a really

it al- was also held in hopes of pro- support the club's events which good way to get to know people."

moting Chinese culture to Laurier low members to build relationships To be more inclusive, the club

students. does allow and a sense of community. non-members to attend

CSA The selection of food included This year, the planned a bas- their events, which depending on

ketball the nature of the spring rolls, fried noodles, radish tournament, singing com- event may entail a

cakes, fried dumplings, fish balls, petition and dinner in celebration small fee.

If meat balls and Chinese rice cakes. of the New Year. you are interested in buying

Several "We're have more Chinese the fair will vegetarian options were, trying to gath- food, be avail- SHEENA ARCHIE available able to interest all students. erings for our Chinese [students] Wednesday, January 28, from CHOW DOWN - The food fair continues today in the Concourse.

10 While some ofthe foodwas made and have our own culture," ex- a.m. to 4 p.m. 12 International WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28,2009 - THE CORD WEEKLY

Discussing globalcitizenship

Dr. the remainder of the weekend Judy Rebick opened conference with her keynote speech on activism, setting the tone for the

HEATHER MACDONALD she feels the need for Among numerous current events the Palestinians to "feel support." country based on slavery," phasized activism INTERNATIONAL EDITOR thatRebick touched she that the of his is suggesting to the on, mainly As a Jewish woman standing up impact presidency again, audience,

the "Step outside comfort spoke of Israeli-Hamas conflict against Israel, Rebick felt she was "phenomenal." your zone

Dr. in the has and and the world from Judy Rebick opened the Global Middle East and the Unit- able to portray an example of step- Rebick said that Obama en- try see an-

in "Ev- other and Citizenship Conference (GCC) ed States' new president, Barack ping out of one's comfort zone in couraged activism. She said, perspective; try walk in

the Theatre Auditorium at Laurier Obama. to kid in the United States someone else's shoes.... We have to order change the stereotypes we ery black

with her do whatever understand that we have to on Friday night keynote Rebick spoke of a recent protest have created in this society. She now thinks they can act to

It's a at the Israeli Consulate in Toronto "If in - in want to d0.... not things." speech addressing global respon- said, we stay our groups a they exactly change

is to a that she and the Dr. Rebick a well-known sibility create changed society seven other Canadian place where we feel safe - we can't true, but only way people get Judy

when believe a through activism. Jewish women organized. After oc- change things." oppressed is ... they political activist, self-proclaimed

Canadian The marked the start of the consulate earlier this A that now that if back, will feminist, a keynote cupying man many people they fight nothing journalist,

the third Rebick and "if founderof rabble.ca and author annual meeting of mem- month, the other wom- think of when they hear the word change." She continued, you of

Power: From the Per- bers of the Kitchener-Waterloo en were arrested. Rebick explained "change" is President Obama. Re- think that you can be whoever you Transforming

to sonal the Political, her new community all taking part in a con- that this encouraged other small bick stated clearly, "Obama is Afri- want to be, then you're going to book

barriers." that is set hit shelves in March. ference theme entitled "Turning groups around the world to hold can-American; he is black!" and be- fight to break down to

Ideas intoActions." the Rebick their own demonstrations, allowing cause he is now president of "a Closing her speech, em-

Two information sessions on Saturday morning

suggested practical solutions to global issues

this definition HENJI MILIUS shed some light on

STAFF WRITER number of by providing a differ-

ent theoretical aspects. Building

This year's GlobalCitizenship Con- on each other's views, the speak-

ference (GCC) at WLU challenged ers illustrated the meaning of this

its participants to raise their level conference's theme through the

the of engagement with each other by perspective of citizen living in a

discussing, sharing and debating global reality.

ideas about problems facing our The second session focused on

community and the world at large. major systemic issues that ranged

Prior to panel discussions and from military to environmental to

various workshops, two informa- medical fields. "Carelessness in

tion held armed sessions were to bring conflicts, space security and

awareness and accountability to nuclear weapons can have devas-

what the the human glofial citizenship means, tating consequences on

responsibilities this concept be- life," said John Siebert from Project

of issues stows upon members a commu- Ploughshare. These can pre-

and how and nity to move from prob- vent peace harmony from pre-

lems to solutions and therefore vailing in this emerging global real-

practically impact the local and the ity, threatening the global econo-

hatred global challenges confronting us. my, fostering and disrupting

During the introduction session, diplomatic engagement.

Dr. Loren King, Mrs. Jean Robert- Permaculture, presented by Brad

son and Dr. Alex Latta offered their Peterson, is a conceptual design

definitions of the term "citizen" and that creates stable ecosystems that

its relations to the sustain a and global perspec- profitable productive SYDNEY HELLAND

said that solu- tive. citizen environment. - They a global By providing ARTSY ACTIVISTS Conference attendees created paintings in an open art space throughout the weekend.

is an individual who applies toler- tions and alternatives to urban pol-

ance, virtue and cohesion on local lution and the destruction of natu-

research medical and global contexts to improve the ral landscapes, permaculture mar- throughout a and these vaccines can provoke brain problem could be solved if the

of ries business ideas with Dr. responsibilities one community ecological neurological career, Andrew injuries such as autism-spectrum, medical system, based on modern

to the other. sustainability. J. Moulden said that vaccines can sudden death, learning disabilities medicine and prescription drugs,

Each their vaccinations panellist used dis- The issue of was cause micro-vascular strokes. and attention deficit disorders. was not controlled by for-profit

tinctive academic background to also brought up. According to his When administered to children, Some believe that part of this corporations.

for Last weekend, panels and workshops created opportunities conference attendees to engage in discussion on current events

ALANNA WALLACE about permaculture - spoke of en- ization from the outside," stated of the system, including discussion and Dave Steffler agreed. All four

STAFF WRITER in the vironmental sustainability, among Kellar. regarding Wilfrid Laurier Univer- speakers highlighted projects

other important global issues. Geobey warned those who sity, Goebey warned activists not to Kitchener-Waterlooregion that had

the conference's The theme of this year's third an- Enhancing wished to evoke change on campus alienate their own supporters while both global and local components.

of activism and civil involve- of the in all of nual Global Citizenship Confer- theme complexities of a four-year gathering followers. "There is a global sense

and local was the on "inside and term as students and the "From Problems dele- ence (GCC) was global ment panel resulting Saturday's to you," Leong said of the many

outside the which fea- "short of activ- Solutions" were "Start locally involvement. Saturday's panels, system," life-span" campus panels well-re- gates in attendance,

tured science ism the result. With Leone's ceived and for speakers and workshops were cen- political graduate being engaging many dele- but think globally."

for Sean Laurier sci- advice have and of the tred around the growing need Goebey, political to legitimate leadership gates, provided a transition for From a global awareness

and activism. ence Robert Leone and in order to "convince to en- theme of local activism. issues like both local global professor people Sunday's that groups Project

Anti-War at Laurier in social discussion Attended and Intimate panels and workshops Dan Kellar of gage change," by all delegates, the first Ploughshares, Global Aware

often led to current world events the provided an engaging atmosphere (AW@L). session on Sunday complemented Project Empathy presented, to

like Obama where discussion could be facilitat- The three panellists maintained the new presidency. those of the previous day. Water- national discussions regarding

the and ed. Not-for-profit organization Pro- an engaging discussion regarding For those, activists in crowd, loo Mayor Brenda Halloran stated Aboriginal rights, water issues

in Botswana activism outside of the as Leone to them that issues like vio- theor- ject Empathy's .AIDS system appealed by insisting global domestic even healthcare conspiracy of forum for dis- for inside of the that be able to "stick climate and number workshop provided a a catalyst change they [their] lence, change home- ies, the GCC covered a

cussion HIV education in will influence necks out for [they] be- lessness were Laurier regarding system. "[Change] something also important local issues important to every

lieve in." to the advice for what the ... in need of at Canadaas well as aroundthe world. happens inside system Adding issues examining. Local student that cares about activism

introduce those who wish - activists Other one by that to change aspects Joe Mancini, Benton workshops including people reorgan- Leong any level. Weekly ■ The Cord Wednesday, January 28,2009 International 13

GCC Maude Barlow promoted a global water movement at the on Sunday

HEATHER that these felt this MACDONALD recalled looking down a very steep relayed people

INTERNATIONAL EDITOR form of clean was hill to the area where women had obtaining water

felt that wa- to trek in order to fetch their wa- unacceptable. They

human This year's Global Citizenship Con- ter. One lady at the celebration ter "cannot be both a right

ended and had to pay ference with a topic that is explained that, every year, women- something [they]

it and familiar in River and die due to for" and so took to court to many the Grand hemorrhage physi- they

area: water. cal stress.... won.

Barlow reiterated that these wa- Closing keynote speaker Maude During the question-and-answer

in ter-related issues Barlow focused her speech on the period, Barlow spoke of an area are being fought

the in global water crisis, an issue that is Kenya while describing the danger- by some of poorest people

of the world. She said thatnow "coun- becoming more prominent around ous result of the capitalist nature

described their the world. As the newly appointed water management. She tries are forcing government

a human first Senior Advisor on Water to a lake there as being the "most ex- to treat their water as

the President of the United Na- quisite place in the world" because right, not a commodity."

tions General Assembly, Barlow is of the beautiful blue colour of the "Rather thanwater being asource

its to of conflict," Barlow said in an expert on the subject and used water and attraction many closing,

for to come the conference as an opportunity forms of wildlife, including one of "it can be a way people

those in the and talk about how to live to educate and encourage largest populations of hippo- together

attendance. potami in Africa. with each other in peace."

is the Barlow's speech was ridden with The lake also ideal for growing During question-and-answer

it Barlow's Lau- statistics that intended to explain roses and other vegetation, but period after speech,

asked the "totally failed experiment" that is surrounded by mansions owned rier student Bryn Ossington

those in that for on how to we have been "living under" in the by involved particular suggestions secure

In of her 20- business. the water as a human Barlow's last 30 years. the midst agriculture Beyond right.

that "we have city tour across Ontario, she's been mansions, Barlow explained that first thought was to

in 'dire take more of a commitment." She able to promote a new global water local workers were living

sani- earlier that those con- movement. conditions, leading to poor had said

Ontarians tation that is into the lake. cerned with water issues should Although may struggle leaking

with the exploitation of single-use Barlow said that it is believed the "be married" to their tap to ensure

idea that lake be few thatwhat's out of it is some- water bottles and the we will dead within a years coming

of the about. will never run out of water, numer- "because rose agriculture thing everyone cares

second was a ous communities around the world business from Europe." Barlow's thought

serious found from her friend are currently dealing with She described the poverty quote 95-year-old

that health-related issues stemming in South Africa as a situation in garnered some laughs and

block with the theme of the con- from theirwater systems. which "for every of shan- closed

He "The for When Barlow visited Bolivia, she ties, there is a pipe and a tap," but ference. said, fight

the first the is social is like a bath; SYDNEYHELLAND attended a celebration for between the pipe and tap a justice taking

of the do it or - turned water-cleaner that members BEYOND BARLOW Keynote encouraged a lifelong dedication to water. public water system being you [have to] every day you

for. stink." on in one small community. She community have to pay Barlow

Divisions in society lead to violence

Our society needs to reassess the meaning of terrorism, according to Karim

PAULA MILLAR war about terrorism being carried ern world, Islam has undeniably

STAFF WRITER out through the media," where fall- filled the void of a "post-cold-war

out from the battle to attach mean- 'other'" and Karim argued that

has become discourse is fault." In Heroes, villains and victims have ing to an act of terror "media at par-

Karim always been essential ingredients more damaging than the act itself. ticular, Dr. rejects the "use of

and Muslim describe ter- in everything from fairy tales to Ultimately, Dr. Karim believes, Islam to

Also "Mass media is to blame for draw- rorism as are in- is ... video games. enduring an [all Muslims]

the terrorism individual's conceptual association ing on myth to inform public on variably connected to by

he of heroes and victims with the self, terrorism." the use of these words." Overall,

continual media and the villainous character with If the mainstream media is to believes the por-

the of Muslims the thatof some other. blame for misinforming mass- trayal as primary

"other" of the solidifies that Interestingly, this universally es, Karim said that society must West

and who the accepted "them" and "us" mental- reassess what terrorism is community as enemy.

"The self and other ity is rarely scrutinized but widely terrorists are. He explained, "'Ter- are not as

mainstream rorism' is word in as are adopted by the press. a manipulated by polarized reality they

Karim. How- Dr. Karim H. Karim, director of the ideological sources to serve itself." drawn out to be," said

the Carleton School of Journalism and This means, the United States be- ever, resistance to complete

lieve terrorist is individual union of self and other is Communication, argues that this a any upheld by

societal elites. Karim believes that divorce between self and the other who opposes the USA, yet Hamas

terrorist indi- would come is to blame for the violence we see would define a as any a healthy society to

Hamas. with all forms of violence in in the world today. vidual who opposes terms

Karim that "media its midst. Karim maintains the Friday evening, Karim gave a argued por- only

what solution is to "transcend the provocative lecture sponsored by trayals ideologically construct binary

While framework." the Canadian International Coun- role [any group is] playing."

hero In understand the cil (CIC), Laurier's Communica- the may be the homeland se- order to con-

and the are war on it is im- tion Studies Department and the curity agents, citizens temporary terror,

other understand howindivid- International Migration Research the victims, the "villain is the portant to

Centre. The talk, entitled "Self and who conducts terrorism." uals conceptualize "self," "other"

>. Discourse is the issue at hand. and "violence." self and the Other in a Time of Terror:Myth, Ultimately,

other exist Media and Muslims," reinforced As Karim points out, '"Self cannot at a fundamentally un- YUSUF KIDWAI

than conscious level and are fuelled the idea that as "violence is an see 'other' as anything other by just - MEDIA TO BLAME Karim spoke to a group about his desire for unity. is that ever-perpetual characteristic of so- a terrorist. Also problematic deep myth.

"deter- self's brutalization of the other is While wonder this ciety," and those with power many why

violence." situation ob- his lecture with mine the structures of hierarchy," seen merely as legitimate regarding journalistic By prefacing a Ultimately, Karim said the

between has been dealt the fundamental notion placed Ongoing hostilities Is- jectivity not with, disclaimer, Karim acknowledged global community must arrive at

Karim "unless mainstream on self and other works effectively raelis and Hamas serve as only the explains that you that his critique of the an "enough is enough" realization.

the most of this are prominent in the media be offensive to some. At at this time will a to "pit the Western self against contemporary example very journal- may Dnly true "meet-

issue. istic field follow offered Muslim other." you must rules of the same time, he few sug- ing of minds" take place, allowing a

While Eastern was once mainstream or work will not instead for a more to be The war on terror, according to Europe your gestions, opting consensus reached.

West- be Karim, has become "an ideological seen as "the other evil" of the used." philosophical approach. 14 INTERNATIONAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009 - THE CORD WEEKLY

Witnessing change in Washington

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Ashley Doodnauth of The Cord Weekly visited Washington for the inauguration of the 44th American president, Barack Obama

instrumental said that Barack Obama ASHLEY DOODNAUTH not chanting his name, the crowd hurry was an impossible task as law youth vote was in Ba- "repre-

RECIPIENT IJ GRANT became eerily quiet, perhaps tak- enforcement had barricaded the rack Obama's election. He stressed sents the digital age" and that this is

the ing in the significance of event streets to make way for the presi- the importance of networking "a new era we can all take pride in."

about - dential that media such as Her Democratic WASHINGTON - With a record they were to witness or per- parade route. Some say through Facebook, husband, strategist

in easier and Twitter make tried Obama's elec- turnout for one of the most mo- haps because they were cold. getting was than getting MySpace to po- Carville, to put

mentous occasions of the 21st cen- As the speaker arfnounced out of the NationalMall, as patrons litical voices heard as well as felt. tionin perspective. "What were the

tury, Barack Obama's January 20 George W. Bush, "boos" erupted were forced to jump over barriers Former Secretary of State of the odds of a man with a black father,

on Hill was from the crowd across the National order find their home. Bush Administration General Colin raised his inauguration Capitol in to way being by grandmother in such a grandiose affair thatit seems Mall. One man from the mass of However, some were less than Powell, who endorsed Obama later Hawaii, to become president?" Car- it will in not be rivalled by any other people exclaimed, "Everybody, enamoured with the inaugural his campaign, also spoke about ville went on to say that Obama's

for to come. take off shoes!" reference Andres the of transformational election is in the president-elect years your in proceedings. Maduro, 22, importance history making.

to the estimated Bush's last in native Panamanian and how he this Former Vice President A 1 Gore According CNN, to appearance Iraq, a studying at leadership sees

attendance of the inauguration on when a native journalist pelted the Cornell University, said that he is quality in Barack Obama. was also on hand to speak to the that cold January morning was 1.8 then-president with his shoe. disgusted with how people treat He recalled the moment he UPIC. He drew comparisons be-

mention mil- the crowd hav- million, not to the Silence fell upon once Obama as a "semi-deity," saying, heard the results of the election tween Obama and JFK, both

Obama took lions more that watched on televi- more as Barack centre "We haven't advanced much from on November 4, telling his captive ing taken office in a generation of

from around audience sion the world. stage to be sworn in as the presi- the Roman Ages where the emper- that he. had to sit down change. "This inauguration is proof

In W. Bush had dent of the United 2005, George States. Obama ors were gods." Still, Maduro looks when he heard the good news, say- that democracy can lift our spirits

in was to we be," 400,000 people attendance; Bill heard through the massive forward seeing what Obama can ing to himself at the time, "By God, and let us realize what can

Clinton had 800,000 present in speakers stumbling over the words do for his mother country, Panama, we did it." Powell explained plainly Gore commented.

1993. - clearly the excitement had gotten saying that they have high expecta- that it meant so much to him for "a He went on to address the issue

It tions what will oil and its Although many had been gath- to him too. was reported that he of Obama do for for- black man to get it." ofAmerican dependence ered long before the sun rose over took the oath again on Wednesday eign trade. He recalled his childhood in role in America being drawn into

the The York's the Capitol, cold did not per- to get it perfect. pre-inaugural celebration New south Bronx, knowing conflicts abroad. Gore concluded suade the throngs of people that Despite this, the crowd roared was held a few days before at the he was a second-class citizen. Pow- with the sentiments that this inau- enveloped the National Mall and with exhilaration after his final Lincoln Memorial. Performances ell touched on the issue of unity in guration is "the most vivid example

and Washington Monumentto move an words, "So help me God." by Bono, Bruce Springsteen America, making reference to his ofAmerican will."

in the student at inch before they heard the swear- Stevie Wonder ex- experiences army, where he Isabella Skrzypczak, a When Obama's ing-in of America's first African- not chanting cited the crowd was told, "We don't care if you're St. Edwards University in Austin,

American as thousands black white: now!" the election of president. or you're green Texas, reflected on NAME, THE CROWD BECAME EERILY and danced To there the what means At 12:00 a.m. on January 20, pa- sang Powell, is same senti- Barack Obama and it PERHAPS TAKING IN THE QUIET, in USA. I trons were already lining up out- together. ment America; once you move to the "Coming from Texas,

be side the at There was no there, are American. You mi- could gates Independence SIGNIFICANCE OF THE EVENT THEY you never thought a minority

I had Street and 4th Street to secure a shortage of people grate there to live the American elected because of the racism

WERE ABOUT TO WITNESS - OR this either. dream and believe she said. good vantage point. Once the gates at event you in certain witnessed there so often,"

WERE When the ideals. were opened at 5:00 a.m. people PERHAPS BECAUSE THEY COLD. concert "Because of the social inequali-

of the of Powell commented the I was sprinted to the front gated was over, a sea also on ties in Americansociety, con-

to area to get a view of the Jumbotrons people took the different types of leadership that vinced thatit could never happen."

Soon time for Obama it hard to other have exhibited. stand- and the Capitol in the distance. after, it was streets, making navigate presidents One of the many people

wit- and deliver his the This was an obvi- Under the Clinton to The feelings 5n the crowd were to take the stage in- surroundings. administration, ing out on inauguration day

The crowd became what would take Powell said that there summed mostly positive as spectators anx- augural speech. ous precursor to was plenty of ness history, Skrzypczak

the hushed as Obama to - a later at the in- discussion and com- Obama so special iously awaited ceremonies; began speak place couple days consultation, up what makes

he America in Bill him however, standing out in the cold warned of being the auguration. menting that Clinton loved to to her: "People are drawn to

hours "midst of crisis" and outlined the The Presidential Inau- talk. In W. with him; for over ten did wear on peo- University comparison, George because they can identify

to current the coun- Conference (UPIC) had Bush made with directly ple's good nature. challenges facing gural 5,000 judgements "feel- he has a talent to speak

"the chal- attendees at the and Regardless of cold weather, try, while assuring that inauguration ings and instincts," differing from you."

waved will be met." held a convention com- It was because Obama's first American flags were high lenges four-day previous presidents. Now all eyes are on

with from tends to the and proud as the inauguration day Obama's 20-minute inaugural plete speeches politi- of these differences that Powell 100 days in office, as he

call action for the cians and down. affairs. commenced at 10:00 a.m. speech was a to political strategists. stepped financial crisis and foreign

the collec- American not to in Luke Russert, NBC news corre- James Carville and Matalin will continue to be made By around 11:00 a.m., people despair Mary History

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In aworld turn·ing more toward online interaction, The Cord investi social networks that benefit Canadians

and the answers given to community members' questions. "Based on the reaction of the rest of the community ar to the members' contributions ... you get reputation points;' which tracks for users to listen to, comm KARl PRITCHARD are used to calculate and maintain a user's reputation, explained decide what is good or bad for the1 FEATURES EDITOR Goldberg. and the listeners more freedom. Not only does one's reputation help the community decide which "The idea is that someone can We live in the age of the Internet; it cannot be denied. Many of people know what they talking about, but it also helps ifBrainify.com career from writing, recording anc us probably have more Face book friends than real-life friends, is sold. out the need to get signed into a , but it's time to investigate other social networking sites outside "These kind of social sites, they're very chicken and egg-y in the and they can gain success on their of the realm of the overly popular. As online social networking be­ sense that they're not very interesting until you have a lot of people comes more popular, take some time to expand your horizons and there;' said Goldberg, "and people don't come until they're kind of OPEN TO ANYBODY, BAND test the waters of some new and different socially inclined sites. interesting:' TRACKS FOR USERS TO LIS' That is why Goldberg has decided that if Brainify is ever to be sold, Brainify.com 30 percent of the proceeds will go to the people who help build up AND RATE, ALLOWING USE Brainify before there is a lot of content. GOOD OR BAD FOR THEMS Brainify.com is an online social networking site that focuses on If you're enrolled in a hard course or want to meet some people academics. Founded by University of British Columbia computer across Canada in your major, check out Brainify.com to gain some science professor Murray Goldberg, "Brainify is meant to be effec­ more knowledge and potentially help out others in the process. Cherrypeel also has "featured" tively a global community for university and college students," he try and pick artists that represent described. Cherrypeel.com Stern, "ones that we can see our 1 "We want people to be able to share [resources] somewhere and porting our mission of sharing mu we want them to do it on a global basis, not just within their class­ Having nothing to do with either cherries or peels, this online site Through Cherrypeel, users can room;' and in a way where everybody can benefit, said Goldberg of was created to help introduce the musically keen to new bands, tastes, get out the word about new his newly created website. while also creating a space for sprouting musicians to be heard. working and bring the power bad Goldberg is also the founder of the well-known online network Although there is no mainstream music in earshot, which may be about new, upcoming artists outsi WebCT and used his experiences with this network to help tailor a negative for some people, the website more importantly helps in­ Brainify.com. troduce different bands and music. Loonlounge.com "Midway through WebCT it was starting to occur to me that the With bands creating music ranging from pop to out-there experi­ walls built by course management systems were fairly high and built mental, the easy-to-navigate subheadings like "genre filter," "new" or Loon Lounge is a Canadian-base right around the classroom;' said Goldberg. This limited communi­ "top" help you find music you might be interested in. has a unique quality of connecti cation to students taking the same courses. When it comes to the inspiration for Cherrypeel.com, founder countries around the world that ru Brainify relies predominantly on social bookmarking and the shar­ Andrew Stern said that with new forms of accessible technology, Started by immigration attorn! ing of online resources and allows any student, professor or admin­ "Bands are recording without the need of a record label as well as attempting to "provide a venue f< istrator with a university or college e-mail address to join the online they can distribute it, so all they really needed networking that's becoming popu community. was someone to get the fans:' keting and communications mam Through the creation of course- or topic-specific Through word-of­ Although the Canadian govern groups on Brainify, members can add different book­ mouth and blogging, the grant service agencies and organi2 marks to each group to help build up the academic originally Toronto-based the government can do and gove1 resources. website has expanded to sort of social support systems that When creating Brainify, Goldberg was also encompass bands from all can;' said Hunter. That's where Lo, conscious of what people would con­ over Canada. Loon Lounge is a place when tribute to the site, about the around the world can meet and quality of book­ Canada. marks posted Having only recently been oper cent inclusion has provided some Through online interaction bet grating here, Hunter has noted tl to most people are finding out a living:' With features like profiles, blog Lounge makes it easier for those contacts and gain information ab< Although the website focuses

GRAPHIC BY JULIE MARION ~y THE CORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009 fEATURE.17

1The Cord investigates some efit Canadians

immigration process, Canadians can still make contacts around the world. Interested in learning more about a particular country? As the site is open to Look it up on Loon Lounge and try to make a new friend. anybody, bands are free to upload While you may be able to help them learn about Canada, s for users to listen to, comment on and rate, allowing users to they can help you learn more about their home. le what is good or bad for themselves. This gives both the bands "There's an obvious link even in rhetoric when people he listeners more freedom. are speaking about immigrants, it's sort of an us and them ~ e idea is that someone can now go through the whole music thing and in reality that's not it," said Hunter. "In reality peo­ :r from writing, recording and distributing their own song with­ ple that are in the process of coming to Canada are your future ~ e need to get signed into a poor contract with a record label, neighbours:' hey can gain success on their own terms;' said Stern. If you're interested in networking on an international level, check out Loon Lounge to make some social contacts from all N TO ANYBODY, BANDS ARE FREE TO UPLOAD over the globe.

CKS FOR USERS TO LISTEN TO, COMMENT ON Academia.edu RATE, ALLOWING USERS TO DECIDE WHAT IS ID OR BAD FOR THEMSELVES. Although this academically oriented social networking site may not be specifically targeted to Canadians, many students and other Ca­ nadians can gain valuable knowledge from it. errypeel also has "featured" artists for users to check out. "We "It's kind of like Face book, but for academics;' said founder and id pick artists that represent the cherrypeel community;' said CEO of Academia Richard Price. r, "ones that we can see our users like, ones that are also sup­ Academia is a social space where users can create profiles to share b.g our mission of sharing music openly:' papers, conference dates and research interests, aiming to "create a ~ough Cherrypeel, users can meet others with similar musical big hub of researchers and academics from around the world [so] ;, get out the word about new music quicker through social net­ that you can quickly see who has the same research interests as you ing and bring the power back to the people to spread the word and you can get a really quick overview of what's going on in your t new, upcoming artists outside of the mainstream realm. field;' said Price. Although Academia can be navigated by non-users, the ability to nlounge.com make a profile is currently only available to graduates and above. But undergraduates fear not. "We will actually later on allow un­ Lounge is a Canadian-based social networking website that dergraduates to sign up," said Price. "[Undergrads will) be asked to unique quality of connecting those in Canada to people in say what courses they're taking and which professors are teaching tries around the world that are interested in immigrating here. them and so on:' 1rted by immigration attorney David Cohen, Loon Lounge is Canada is only one of roughly seventy-eight countries tpting to "provide a venue for people using the trendy, social involved with Academia, gaining popularity through orking that's becoming popular;' said Natalie Hunter, the mar­ word-of-mouth and creating a well-rounded source of g and communications manager at Loon Lounge. research interests and departments for students to hough the Canadian government does provide a lot of immi­ look through. service agencies and organizations, "there is only so much that As academics join and post papers, students overnment can do and governments cannot provide the same can search through research interests perti­ 'f social support systems that real people and real relationships nent to their classes and can discover relevant said Hunter. That's where Loon Lounge comes in. sources for their work much like other academic Dn Lounge is a place where both Canadians and people all sites. td the world can meet and talk about what it's like to live in What makes Academia unique is its easy da. navigation features. Users can search by school, f ing only recently been open to Canadians, Loon Lounge's re­ department or research interest and bring up [nclusion has provided some positive feedback. a abundance of resources for eager learners to rough online interaction between Canadians and those immi­ choose from. lg here, Hunter has noted that the "things that are appealing With Academia, Price is aiming to make informa- ~,,st people are finding out about work in Canada and cost of tion for students and academics available with one [· click of a mouse, yet admits that they're still some dis­ th features like profiles, blogs, forums and communities, Loon tance away from their end goal. "But if you had every ge makes it easier for those immigrating to Canada to make researcher listed with an active profile, that sort of thing 'cts and gain information about the land we call home. becomes possible;' said Price - and it's a task that Aca­ 'hough the website focuses predominantly on facilitating the demia has begun to tackle. Whether you're looking for a source to use in a paper or searching for inspiration for a thesis, Academia is a website helping students to accomplish either task.

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Bowl - Super XLIII One for the ages

Cord Sports looks in-depth at this year's Super Bowl contenders, making predictions about the outcome of the Fitzgerald drawing heady comparisons From oldie Kurt to the fearsome game. Big Ben, the game

to be battle between promises a age and experience. TREVOR SCHIEDEL receiving performance of all time and,

STAFF WRITER with a win on Sunday and another solid

performance by Fitzgerald, his 2009 post-

As dominated the NFC could down as one of the best Larry Fitzgerald season go

and willed the Championship game by any player ever.

Arizona Cardinals Bowl XLIII At 25 has much to a Super years old, Fitzgerald so

berth, a thought began generating and left in his career. If these playoff perfor-

a question was being asked. Is Larry mances evolve into a game-in, game-out

will without Fitzgerald going to be the best wide re- regularity, he a doubt be

ceiver in to ever play the NFL? amongst the all-time greats in the NFL

let's Easy now; hold up for a second. record books.

is There no way we can compare Fitzger- The.great thing about Fitzgerald is that

ald to the great wide receivers of all time he separates himself from other modern-

yet. * < day wide receivers,!!! rpore thanjust yards

has been in In Fitzgerald only the league and touchdowns. an era of prima don-

for five years and to comparehim to wde nas, -trouble-making"and locker-room-

receivers Isaac such as Bruce, TimBrown, killing wide receivers such as Terrell Ow-

and - Marvin Harrison arguably the best ens, Keyshawn Johnson, Randy Moss and

football player ever - Jerry Rice, is just not Chad Johnson, Fitzgerald is a team-first

realistic. These men have been consis- player who leads by example.

tently dominant at the position for their Wme lets his play do the talking, not his

entire careers and top five in mouth.

NFL history in career receptions and re- S<|while we watch Larry Fitzgerald bat-

yards. tle the defencein the NFL on ceiving Sg number-one

But it would be smart, to stress the word' Sunday, realize we may be witnessing a

ft future in "yet." .A 1 Hall-of-Famer the biggest game

What has done this ofhis shouldall Fitzgerald post-

season has-been nothing short of godly. It is unfair tpthe

In three games, he has broken the post- all-time greats to mffke sucncomparisons

season receiving record with 419 yards yet.

and he still has the Bowl Super to play. But once again, it would be smart to

We aye witnessing the greatest playoff stress the word "yet."

Cardinals coaches may be looking

for revenge against the Steelers

TREVOR SCHIEDEL spective teams /into Tampa Bay with STAFF WRITER even more thagr the Super Bowl at stake.

Whisenhuntkes a chance for redemption

One of the more underrated stories sur- and surely wants to prove that the Steel-

Bowl XLIII is the battle rounding Super .ersE&ould h&ve been even better with him

between Pittsburgh Steelers head coach at the helm.

Mike Tomlin and Cardinals Arizona ft Tomlin, who inherited team a one year

coaches Ken Whisenhuntl and Russ removed- from a championship, wants to

Grimm. provepis success is not only the product

It was about two years ago when all of a great' team and that he can be the dif-

three men were finalists for ference between interviewing winning and winning a the Steelers head coaching job. Many Super Bowl.

figured Whisenhunt or Grimm to be the Although Tomlin has the edge as the

choice since had likely they ijojfe been Steelers are the clear favourite in the

coaching with the Steelers {fife six it Jrid game, would be foolish to count out

seven years, respectively. Whisenhunt, Grimm and the Cardinals.

Tomlin wowed dinn- However, Steelers After all, they have been counted out

er Dan and Rooney surprisingly won the all post-season and Whisenhunt has

job. Whisenhunt landed the Cardinals his in team thriving the "us against the

head and hired coaching job immediately world" attitude. There is no doubt this at-

Russ Grimm to be assistant head and of- titude will continue during Super Bowl fensive line coach in Arizona. week.

As coaches into second-year heading And let's not forget, between Whisen-

both 2008, teams had but dif- hunt and is high hopes, Grimm there a lot of knowl-

ferent expectations. edge of the Steelers' schemes and tech-

The Steelers were Super Bowl thinking niques, especially since these two men

or bust-while theCardinals were just look- were catalysts in implementing them.

ing to make the playoffs for the first time This will game not prove who the better

since 1998 and the second time since be- coach is or who should have been hired.

moved to Arizona in 1988. No ing gamereally can.

The Steelers to do what It proceeded will, however, a in go long way mea-

STATS COMPILED BY CHRIS BALUSCHAK many thought they would, while the Car- success and suring potentially creating a dinals went on to "shock the world." legacy.

Whisenhunt and Tomlin led their re- Sports . CORD WEEKLY 20 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009 > THE

The Matt Mapletoft Sportlight and Hollie Nicole

RYAN STEWART

CRAZY CURLERS - From left, skip of the men's team Matt Mapletoft and skip of the women's squad Hollie Nicol.

of his hard work ANDREA MILLET in high school, ANDREA MILLET memberand leader. While still en-

STAFF WRITER when STAFF WRITER his team placed second in a joying other sports, such as intra-

provincial championship. muralvolleyball, it is in the curling

While in his he Laurier in only second year When came to his Fourth-year kinesiology student arena where she spends most of

science his Hollie Nicol in Markham her time. at Laurier, political stu- first year, Maptletoft assisted grew up

Matt shown in dent Mapletoft has new team taking the national and began curling when she was After securing gold at the na-

skill and and title. tional last great leadership is ten. championships year,

currently the skip of the Golden Now, Matt will be heading to With her dadas coach and men- Nicol will be travelling to China

Hawks men's team. China next month with his fellow Nicol her skills over with her Hawk teammates to curling tor, developed rep-

After ten of Hawks where he will have the the last Canada years practicing, op- decade, now standing as resent in competition.

hard work Matt's is paying off as portunity to wear red and white as the skip for the Golden Hawks. "They had the Canadian na-

he prepares to travel with the oth- a representative of Canada, both She will be representing Canada tional anthem playing, and I was

er Hawks curlers to China to serve on and off the ice. in international competition in just looking at the flag being like,

this is as a young and talented represen- "It's pretty wicked," Mapletoft China next month. I get to represent Canada,

of tative Canada. said in anticipation of the trip. "My dad has been really help- so cool! It just gave me the chills,"

It I was Mapletoft's parents who "Not something expected com- ful because he's always been my said Nicol reflecting on last year's

sparked his interest in curling. His ing in first year; to win a national coach," she said. "He's always sup- championships.

father also and with with Laurier." both have." that anthem will be was a curler, a championship ported me, my parents "Hopefully

close house us." rink to his growing up While Mapletoft and his team- In high school, Nicol kept active playing for

it that After is look- was no surprise he excelled mates have become very close, playing soccer and volleyball, as graduation, Nicol

at the sport. practicing for China and building well as participating in track and ing ahead to her future and con-

■» the He played several sports relationships with the rookies on field and cross-country, but it was sidering law school as next

throughout his youth such as this year's team,he has not lost his in curling thatshe found the most step.

time commitment hockey, soccer and even a year of focus. success. While the

lacrosse. With the pressure to do well Landing opportunities to travel to her school work there will be

After a broken knee left him un- competing for Canada, as well as all over Canada as well as to Ger- great, she doesn't plan on giving

able continuewith Ma- the It to hockey, pressures of adjusting to a new manyand Switzerland. was hard up curling.

turned his this resist which pletoft focus to curling. team for season and keeping to the sport for she "It's something you can play

that he is talent. It was a sport both enjoyed up with school work, he doing had so much until you're older. I played with a

allowed well the old and was good at, and it learning difficult balanc- When she came to Laurier four woman who was eighty years

him his Nicol the to play despite injury. ing act a student athlete must years ago, joined the curling last week," Nicol says of sport.

it." Mapletoft first saw the results maintain. team and has since been a strong "I definitelywant to keep

.

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Changes coming to hockey officiating

After controversial caused the officiating concerns among Laurier hockey community, steps were taken to lodge a complaint and demand changes

LAUREN MILLET coach Rick Osborne and Badgers' Laurierwill nowhave exclusively SPORTS EDITOR coach Todd Erskine were given female referees officiating their

a for their one-game suspension games.

After controversial officiating in comments to the press. "I think it's time. I've been out- their home 17 Once the game on January complaint was lodged, spoken about the quality ofofficials

the Brock Wil- against Badgers, the the OUA was in contact with the at the national level and I want to frid Laurier women's hockey team Waterloo Hockey Referee Associa- be part of the solution," said Baxter. has been involved in tion prompting (WHRA), to find a solution to There was also a similar issue of much-needed changes to referee- the problem. questionable officiating that oc-

at their home Baxter feels that the results curred the ing games. pro- at 2008 Canadian In-

After what was interpreted as posed by the WHRA did not address teruniversity Sport (CIS) National unprofessional conduct on the part the specific problem of the referees' Championships, where Laurier of the referee and Direc- behaviour in the 17 medal. linesmen, January game. took home the silver tor of Athletics Laurier Peter Baxter "My issue is that if we, as a league Coaches of teams at the Cham- lodged a complaint to Ontario Uni- and as an athletic department, hold pionships expressed the need for versity Athletics (OUA). accountable the actions of people more education and professional

The complaint was filed with the within our responsibility, then they development for female referees.

that there had said said that understanding been should do the same thing," Baxter having the wom-

conduct disrespectful from both Baxter. en gain experience at this referee- the referees and the "If doesn't players. Two a group want to make ing level can benefit them and al-

WLU thrown of for low players were out people accountable their ac- themto grow.

the I there game. tions, then don'twant my student Since is no real mentorship

"The issue with the officials has athletes the same kind for subjected to program women, Baxter thinks

nothing to do with their interpreta- of behaviour." that this might serve as recruitment tion of said Baxter. "It Since the OUA into [the calls]," does not have au- to get more young women

has to deal with their conduct to- thority to sanction referees within refereeing. wards our student athletes." an association, the decision was "There needs to be some encour-

OUA rules and conduct made code of to pull out of WHRA and agement and it fits with the long-

RYAN STEWART state that there is zero tolerance move officiating responsibilities to term plan," said Baxter about the

IT'S OFFICIAL - WLU women's hockey will be refereed by the OWHA. when coach makes Ontario of the a negative state- the Women's Hockey Asso- future level of the sport.

ments to the press. Both Hawks' ciation (OWHA).

Hawks defeat

Warriors twice

Muirhead shines as the Hawks move to 21-0

JUSTIN FAUTEUX Hawk career.

STAFF WRITER On Sunday night, the Hawks wel-

comed Osborne back to the bench,

the In aftermath of last week's ref- and with a new officiating crew on

the Wilfrid Warriors ereeing debacle, Laurier the ice, blew the away

Golden Hawks women's hockey 8-0.

extended their "The team season-long officiating was very good

streak 21 all winning to games over tonight," was Osborne had to say the weekend, with a pair of wins on the issue. The controversy had over cross-town rivals the Waterloo no effect on the match, as the crew

Warriors. called a balanced and controlled

home The first installment of the game. and home series saw the Hawks With the refs out of the equation, RYAN STEWART come with assis- the Hawks were able flat-out out on 4-1, to SLAPSHOT - Rookie Cailtlin Muirhead of her in top scores one three goals Sunday's game against Waterloo. tant coach Jim Rayburn behind dominate. The line of Barch, Iron- the bench, as Head Coach Rick side and rookie Caitlin Muirhead

Osborne was a was effective, com- them because I know able such Barch Iron- serving one-game particularly they're Players as and any of those three starts.

week's for five of the Hawks' the as a result oflast bining eight to to me. awe- with team An- suspension get puck They're side, along captain Having Eadie along with third-

situation. some for sure." drea Bevan and veterans such officiating goals. players as year starting goalie Liz Knox gives line's The pro- The hat trick Muirhead and Kate the gives Stephanie Crarey Psota Hawks a massive amount of

duction culminat- seven the and goals on season, she havebeenterrific role models for all skill and in net. "We knew Caitlin hadtop-six experience ed in breakout has a only to hit her the on the "It's recently begun youngerplayers team. really a coach's dream to FORWARD POTENTIAL. ONCE SHE GOT for Muirhead offensive stride. "All game the girls are really encour- have Knox and Eadie both in net,"

as the Waterloo na- The rookie forward's increased and It's a said Osborne. "You HER CONFIDENCE, SHE HAS BECOME A aging supportive. really don't have to tive recorded the hasn't production gone unnoticed to be involved burn good group with," any one of the two out and DYNAMITE PLAYER." hat trick of her her first coach, as Muirheadhas seen said Muirhead. by "Playing on a high- you can switch back and forth with-

career. her role in recent level team like it moti- university expand greatly this, really out skipping a beat."

- Rick head coach "It was ex- weeks. Osborne, really vates you to Now at 21-0-0 the step up your game." sitting on sea- said Muir- "We knew citing," Caitlin had Another factor in the win top-six key big son, the Hawks have a command-

head. "Our line was forward potential," said Osborne. was the stellar performance from ing lead 12-point on second-place

from An- well and I wouldn't "Once she The Hawks saw goals playing really got her confidence, she veteran netminder Eadie. in OUA Cindy Guelph the standings, and without drea Ali- have been able to do it has become a In her Ironside, Lauren Barch, dynamite player." third regular-season start rank third in Canada.

The cia Martin and Kaley Powers, with them." terrific leadership on this this time around with the Hawks, They resume play next Saturday,

and see the ice Hawks has Barch's tally mark- "[Barch Ironside] team played a huge role Eadie all 19 shots she faced 31 second-period stopped January at home against the Uni-

th Golden so I and for in Muirhead's the 100 of her so well, just try get open development. and has to surrender a in ing point yet goal versity of TorontoVarsity Blues. 22 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009 > THE CORD WEEKLY

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Dining Hall continues

to disappointstudents

Maclean's On Campus recently published a review of Wilfrid Laurier Uni-

it of versity's Dining Hall, giving a meagre one star out five.

This low rating hardly comes as a surprise. Even though Food Services

underwent considerable effort the Hall this to revamp Dining year, their

changes did not alleviate many of the long-time problems students have

experienced from the service.

The Maclean's critique proves that students are not alone in their view

that the Dining Hall is of substandard quality.

The On Campus reviewers began by pointing outa common discrepancy

held students: the by Dining Hall's hours are limited. The reviewers were

that a school's cafeteria would close perplexed at 6 p.m. on a Sunday.

Maclean's also that the food wasn't pointed out very good, something

students can attest to as well. Fruits and vegetables aren't always fresh,

and some meals, especially the value menu options, are often served

lukewarm.

The review also noted that meal options were limited, especially for

vegetarians.

criticisms On top of the brought up by Maclean's in their one visit to

the Dining Hall, students who visit it frequently are likely to notice other

problems.

For of one thing, many the staff members can be unpleasant to students,

especially during peak hours.

Students have also complained about prices being high.

Despite undergoing renovations this summer, the Dining Hall still fre-

quently operates only two cash registers during prime hours, creating

large lines.

These points are familiar to most students, and this is an indication that

there are clear, longtime flaws with the way the Dining Hall serves the stu-

dent body. GRAPHIC BY MATT ENGLISH The recent Maclean's review only serves to remind us of what we think

that food better accommodate the student every day: our services can

1 population.

It is important that Food Services increases its efforts to collect and re- Vaccination

to feedback from the Hall's customers. The current level of campaign spond Dining

service is not acceptable either to students or to business operators.

Furthermore, there are currently four candidates running for president of Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union (WLUSU). Promising to ad- was too vocate for an improved Dining Hallwould be a for candidates to aggressive great way

fulfill their roles as elected student leaders.

As for Food Services, having a long-term contract with the university is no reason not to seek improvement. While not all these complaints can be Mumps vaccination advertisements didn't even describe the disease remedied all at once, some improvement clearly needsto be seen.

disease that of can have serious the government Ontario wants Smartphones complications." us all to have the vaccination. help schooling In other words, the campaign The first 100 participants of

asked to vacci- the were even on campus you get program yesterday

in MBA incentive Beginning August 2009, stu- technology are closely linked, but nated for a disease without really given free prizes as an to DAVE SHORE Laurierwill be dents at Black- this initiative Power- what the disease is or the vaccine. given goes beyond OPINION EDITOR telling you get

berry Smartphones to use with in- Point slides and online quizzes to does. Yet, for all this, there has been

curriculum the the tegrated material. teach skills thatwill translate to No hugs. No parties. No classes. Going to the website provided no mention of controversy

initiative Some The means not only that real world. No bars. No fun. on these posters provides a little surrounding vaccinations.

students get to use Smartphones to Projects like this are important What could this possibly be more information. It describes health professionals are con-

access course material, but also al- because they help ensure that referring to? Well, unless you've mumps as the "painful swelling vinced that vaccines in general

to innovative the methods of do lows them find ways university educa- been living under a remarkably of one or both salivary glands," cause more harm than they

in to use technology the classroom. tion remain relevant in a changing large rock for the past few weeks, sometimes followed by further good to a person's health. Others

It affirmation the is evi- is an that the society. you should recognize these as complications. say that there no conclusive

School of Business and Economics Laurier whole should learn of at The most dence that vaccines even to as a symptoms having mumps, or serious complication help

the of tech- from the MBA the recognizes importance program to pursue least, so says government of usually cited along with mumps prevent diseases.

vaccine - nology in the future of the academ- projects such as this that seek out Ontario. is orchitis in males, the swelling Specific to the MRR

ic its the sometimes and business worlds, and wants new ways to make students The mumps are a contagious of the testicles that can the one used to prevent measles,

have its be future leaders. leaders of but the lead The Windsor and rubella - there graduates to tomorrow. disease, advertising cam- to sterility. Star mumps

the It's clear that academics and paign aimed at promoting the free reports that 30 percent of males been concerns in the UK that

vaccinations on that contract will vaccine caused autism in mumps campus mumps get young

These editorials least two-thirds seemed orchitis. children. While this claim has unsigned were agreed upon by at o/The yesterday to spread just

Cord's views contro- editorial boardand do not necessarily reflect the o/The Cord's as rapidly. Okay, so the mumps sound been widely discredited,

Posters But remains the health volunteers, staffor WLUSP. warning students about pretty bad. what Ontario's versy still over

disease of the sprang up every- Ministry Health doesn't tell you benefits of these shots.

but is that the vaccinated is where, not only on campus, mumps themselves, Overall, being

socially The Cord Weekly in bars and clubs around the Wa- while highly contagious, don't re- seen as the healthy and don't terloo community. The vaccina- quire medical treatment. Like the responsible thing to do. I Editorial Board 2008-2009 cannot tion campaign reached its climax flu, the disease only calls for a few have a PhD in biology; I

Editor-ln-Chlef Special Projects Editor Graphics Editor when not vac- on Monday, demonstrators days of rest. for certain whether or Alex Hayter Laura Carlson Julie Marion say [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] worthwhile. took turns standing in a large plas- As for orchitis, the actual pos- cinations are (519) 884-0710 ext. 3563 in the Con- full is is that neither can Features Editor Web Editor tic bubble for hours sibility of sterility next-to- The point

News Editors Kari Pritchard Dan Polischuk The of vac- course to raise awareness for the none. Orchitis usually only affects anyone else. practice Jeremy Tremblay [email protected] [email protected] and [email protected] and even the still contestable, program. one testicle, in case cination is Student Life Editor Photography Managers for all Rebecca Vasluianu Michelle Caldaroni Ryan Stewart While I'm not necessar- of that testicle becoming sterile, should be a personal choice

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ily against vaccinations, I do think the other testicle produces more those involved. Any campaign (519) 884 0710 ext. 3564 in- Arts & Entertainment Editor Laura Tomkihs them than conceive. should be one the campaign promoting on enough sperm to on the subject Sports Editor Daniel Joseph [email protected]

was too rather vacci- students of its benefits Lauren Millet [email protected] campus aggressive Yesterday's on-campus forming

[email protected] Print Production Manager clinic is of one-sid- than informative. nation part a province- and risks, rather than a Opinion Editor Sydney Helland

International Editor Dave Shore [email protected] of what do know wide offer ed effort inoculate the entire First all, you program to vaccina- to Heather MacDonald [email protected] all [email protected] about mumps? If all you've seen tions to university and college population.

are the posters advocating the students. While students have the

The Cord Weekly is published by Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications vaccine, then you'll know that choice to be vaccinated, the one- Contact: Greg Sacks, 75 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5 com "mumps is a very contagious sidedcampaign clearly shows that letters@cordweekly. The ■ Opinion Cord Weekly Wednesday, January 28,2009 25

Undergrad TAs need strict regulations

It is unfair that students be full of the course can graded by other students, often those without proper training or understanding

- six months out of school and students take such beforeand thenmark students' with students. high mature to on a year relationships

mini- she was and tremendous of of the material is ridiculous. a already grading aiding position authority. grasp Establishing required

level. GPA and for TAs peers at a university I'm not saying undergrads When lucky, the professor imple- mum grade-level

This would confront the issue of be - reviews story serves to illustrate the shouldn't hired as TAs I know ments a marking scheme or hiring

and im- JONATHAN RIVARD current lack of for that do - in- the marked But requirements many an excellent job papers personally. academically unqualified

FROM THE SOAPBOX classrooms and students. Not would undergraduate teaching assistants, stead, my issue rests with TAs that due to crowded mature only

and the for standards the of need a means of regu- are new to the university scene. overworked staff, the grade is often improve quality

Do often feel are time we the discretion TA. assistance that students receive, you like you grad- lating their hire. It's reas- Marking requires a strong com- at of the

time eliminate favouri- ed unfairly? Maybe it's you sess the value of undergrad TAs. mand of the course concepts, and Furthermore, a solid under- but it would help

into is tism bias in the looked who doing the mark- Although undergraduate TAs are this mastery isn't always achieved standing of course material is not and personal hiring

and what all in uni- in well. ing, just qualifications too common Canadian the first few years of an under- enough to effectively grade a stu- process as

irks dent. writ- Wilfrid Laurier's of they have. versities, the.concept still me. graduate degree. Four or five years spent only measure

control found the Annu- I heard anecdote I'm in disbelief that - For and is in recently an a peer poten- most undergrads struggling ing countless essays muddling quality

Conference - Assistants about a first-year Laurier student tially a lower-calibre student is to cram and get decent grades, through a host of bibliographic for- al Teaching

TutorialAssistant memorized is in held the Office of Educational hired to be a (TA) given the power to grade student concepts are only long mats an education itself. by

for a course. This student them know has first-year assignments. enough to regurgitate into an I my essay-writing Development (OED). Although

the fall first the OED does a fine a. completed class, and pro- We need to ask ourselves if it's exam booklet. Expecting a student considerably improved since I job securing

number the ceeded to assist in the winter term acceptable for inexperienced, im- to remember the material from a attended Laurier, and I'd be naive of qualified presenters,

more than brief to expect my abilities to plateau training is nothing

and further before I'm PowerPoint progress no workshops, presenta-

finished. tions and a free lunch; the entire

of Undergrad TA-ship can provide day training lasts 4 V2 hours.

practical experience for those in- A single afternoon spent in lec-

educa- for terested in teaching and ture cannot qualify anyone

the tion but, when marking duties are TA-ship, especially when con-

isn't new passed along to students, the pro- ference mandatory. For

fessor is virtually severed from the TAs, following mandatory GPA and

students' senior-level student progress. requirements,

Marking is not only a chance for compulsory training andeducation

second educators to track their students' wouldbe a good step.

academic development, but it is For the benefit of Laurier's stu-

also an opportunity to provide in- dents, it should be remembered

valuable feedback. The growth of that TA stands for "teaching assis-

and The a student's writing style, focus tant" not "teacher's assistant."

ideas relies on such criticism. A position is not meant to assist an

lack of qualified feedback equals a overworked professor, but to aid in

deficit in our education. the education of the student body.

Since it's impossible to avoid us- Without the educated assess-

ing undergrad TAs, I don'tthink it's ment, critical feedback or direction

crite- from unreasonable to establish a a qualified, senior-level TA,

rion for potential assistants. students aren't experiencing the

Currently, Laurier offers no stan- academic growth they should.

dards for hiring teaching assistants, Until the hiring process is re-

and decision often left the would ask the is to evaluated, I suggest you

mark professor. We're expected to trust your professor to personally

theirdiscretion in choosing an aide, your paper.

KAREEM LARCHER the selection little yet process goes I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS An undergraduate TA teaches a botany lab. beyond their pre-existing personal [email protected]. com

Obama maintainingAmerican egotism

Barack Obama, feel free to chastise. What, then, is the source of America's cur- Nearing the end of his inauguration ad-

At the beginning of his speech, Obama ad- rent state of discord? While the Bush admin- dress Obama declared that, "Those ideals

dressed like istration be for the still and sceptics me directly by saying, may largely responsible light the world, we will not give them

who the scale the American "Now, there are some question current scenario, people must up for expedience's sake. And so to all other

- him in twice MICHAEL KOCHEFF of our ambitions who suggest that our sys- share the blame for voting and peoples and governments who are watching THE EVERYMAN tolerate the culture of from tem cannot too many big plans. perpetuating egotism. today, the grandest capitals to the small

memories short. For have Obama Their are they remarks that, "We are the keep- village where my father was born: know that

I Obama's what this has done; ers of this Guided these America is friend of each must say that after reading Barack forgotten country already legacy. by principles a nation."

what free men and women can achieve when we can those new threats that inauguration transcript I felt inspired, but once more, meet It is time America realized how much

is to that demand - anxious. Obama presented himself as a char- imagination joined common purpose, even greater effort even great- they need the world. While the "faith and

and to er and between determination" of the American acter committed to peace and dignity, yet necessity courage." co-operation understanding people is

in decision- America, as Barack Obama's re- nations." it is not sufficient. I fear that this prepared to engage pragmatic speech necessary,

of a faith than a nation. The Obama's with oth- making. vealed, is more appeal to co-operation reality has yet to sink in.

and of America have The steady barrage of Americanand Cana- free men women ac- er nations is refreshing. However, I am still The breadth and depth of the current cri-

but have sis is It is dian punditry has caused me to believe that complished many great things, they sceptical. overwhelming. an indicator that a

It seems to me that still these two goals cannot be fused. also engaged in some pretty dastardly doings. America conceives complete overhaul of the American psyche is

I list them off. of itself as the of Yet I remain hesitant. I am not a Repub- need not proverbial centre the world. due.

revealed little of this lican I Democrat. While To me the speech They are the of the Over the few weeks and months and am also not a keepers "tempering past many

it a view of American his- qualities of and restraint." Like Bush Barack Obama's vision is inspiring, I remain, legacy; presented humility Canadians, inspired by Barack Obama, have

and the American future that demands and the Obama and the Demo- criticized the unlike most Canadians, a sceptic of this new tory Republicans, sharply lack of hopefulness

faith Obama's of the of American administration. rather thanreason. synopsis crats cling to myth altruism. in Canadian politics. These criticisms have

American is not a faithful one. I this not as another Canadian anti- More broadly, I remain a sceptic of Ameri- history say some merit.

his Obama stated but individual Yet ca. I that Barack Midway through speech American, as an who believes we Canadians have Still, posses an anxious hope something pro-

"Time and thesemen and women that the has indeed shifted. So much found to Obama reason to that, again ground contribute: awareness. If will give me drop my guard. being sacrificed and worked 'til their In from Barack struggled and so that fanciful notions of an American sav- aware of limitations to this article, using only quotes your is akin hope- live I hands were raw so that we might a better iour must be cast aside. The Obama America lessness, then I Obama's inauguration speech, will provide declare myself a hopeless

America as than the sum is indeed and Canadian. a few for brand of Canadian life. They saw bigger powerful a great deal more co- reasons my own

of our individual ambitions; than all operative, but the time has to scepticism. greater come part with

the differences ofbirth or wealthor faction." the If I in the vision of ego. any way misrepresent [email protected] Opinion CORD 26 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28,2009 > THE WEEKLY

Lefties are persecuted

in the UK and online. The internet came before me.

has become a source for the provi- Because of the social stigma at-

sion of left-handed products, since tached, lefties lived in fear of mak-

it is more capable of reaching the ing the "mistake" of using their left

ALLIE MAXTED fairly dispersed market. hands in public.

RESIDENT CYNIC The Internet has also acted as While punishment is no longer

tool for and a organization com- so severe or even intentional, the

With Obama elected the first black munity-building, including a Left- classroom continues to be the most president of the United States, it ap- Handers club which claims to have difficult place for the lefty.

pears we have reachedtremendous over 45,000 members and cites Au- All lefties at Laurier will have at

in heights minority rights. Butwhile gust 13 as InternationalLeft-Hand- some point faced the choice be-

is for this surely cause celebration, ers Day. tween sitting in one of a few lefty there is much left to do in the fight The proportion of openly left- desks provided - often housed in for human handed equality. people is much larger for sub-optimal locations - and twist-

I here the voice the am to bring out youth population, suggesting ing themselves awkwardly into a of a silent but increasingly restless that this change in attitude has righty desk.

that for has faced made lefties less fearful And minority years young to you can always identify a prejudice and discrimination, and reveal their true identities. lefty in exam period by the pen

time is of their LAURA TOMKINS whose to fight may soon be Left-handedness even becom- smudged down the side

DESK DILEMMA - For lefties, sitting in the desks is crucial. of right coming. ing a source pride as lefties re- hands.

wouldn't know it flect the of Our continues be Though you on accomplishments language to a

notebooks their brethren - Leonardo and world and demands louder. looking at can openers, DaVinci, source of oppression for lefties, to adapt to a not designed our grow

of the David forced While in or cameras, about 10 percent Bowie, Queen Elizabeth 11, a degree many people are not con- for us has us to constantly many ways mirroring

is creative population believed to be left- Oprah, Bill Gates, M.C. Escher and sciously aware of. tcome up with solutions. the discrimination faced by most

- with number it is the offence left- handed that higher Jerry Seinfeld are among the many While an honour to be con- My right-handed roommates minorities, against in males than females. notable lefties. sidered someone's "right-hand have yet to figure out the bizarre ies is far more trivial; this is indeed

Over it is I the years, left-handedness The Left-Pride Facebook group man," an offence to be given a way use our right-handed can the point. has become "All the best left-hand- "left-handed with left hand. is with With new levels reached more acceptable people are compliment." opener my It being in in the general public and some ed" has over 9,000 members. But Thosewho areclumsy are consid- this ability to overcome adversity gender and racial equality, the fu-

with all of it is ered will is for strides have been made towards this progress, easy to to have "two left feet," whereas that we fight. ture path being paved some-

from is like accommodation. forget the dark past that lefties have the word "dexterity" comes Obama himself a lefty, as have thing a lefty rights movement.

In and how far still the Latin word been halfof the US since With a of pop culture, The Simpsons faced we must go "dexter," meaning presidents community growing character Ned Flanders opened the to reach equality. "right." The biblical connotations the end of WWII. But although we strength and Ned Flanders as our

I in Leftorium, a store selling products As a lefty myself, was the first of right and left have the left asso- have held many offices of power fearless leader, we lefties will one for lefties. Its stock included in allowed write with ciated with evil and the with recent there have to be to be the last for mi- every- my family to right years, yet day hope fight

natural hand. I in thing from left-handed notebooks my strong grew up good. any major improvements daily nority rights.

It could be the dis- life for lefties. to can openersto pens. hearing the tales of knuckle-rap- ironically

real-life called and faced we face that makes This could be soon A Leftorium, Any- ping hand-tying by my crimination changing very

thing Left Handed, has opened up grandfather and those others that lefties stronger. Having to live in as lefties become more organized [email protected]. com

Letters to the Editor

Please the I I think that save pool facility on campus. implore you, campus. would like to MGHUMBER Laurier, to be informed rather than if the one thing in the world I loved

I in the misinformed when it time the lived am writing response to comes most, maybe even for,

make decision. that those around sadly misinformed article called to a very important was going away

and "Pool Fees Controversial" in the Please vote on February sth, 2009. me would step up help. Yes,

January 21st editionof TheGord. Laurier should have paid and the

students not First of all, the referendum was -Amy Hucal should have to, but

that is not "put forth by the Laurier Swim they screwed up and not I earned Team," but rather a concerned these swimmers fault. We all make my undergraduate degree.

of students that would hate WLU is of mistakes and the group pool part getting angry at I want a to see this to waste. Lau- school won't so here is Now, asset go help, my

rier's 50 metre pool is one of ten in our community proposition. We all rally together career* Ontario, something for which stu- as a school; prove we still care for rewarding

dents should be proud. As a student unaffected by the fu- one another. I strongly believe that *not just a job for this Secondly, the writer of the arti- ture of the Laurier pool, I would the school feels badly situ-

cle mentioned competing for pool still like to make a rebuttal to the ation, and if we can keep the pool

time with the swim editorial article written in last for now, theywill make a plan community open In less than one year, Humber

the Lau- in the future and stand it! Come groups, as well as the varsity swim week's paper regarding by postgraduate programs will help team. The pool is heavily used rier pool referendum question. on, it is $10 a term, in the long run you launch your career in: the the that is from s:3oam-B:3oam, as well as I do understand point of no that much to ask to keep

Other than that, editorial and maybe students the dreams and potential of OUA, 2:3opm-s:oopm. yes, • Financial Planning

the time should be for this CIS and even you may use pool any you not responsible Olympic Champions • Human Resources Laurier alive! I please. financial burdenbut here are a few from am voting yes

• International consider. because it is the least I can do. Development My third and final point is one things to

I a ear- • International regarding the "burden of costs" 1. recall signing petition Marketing

and the sad assumption that mu- lier in the that was taken to -SarahKing year • Marketing Management the ask for assis- nicipal and provinical govern- government to • Public Administration

ments have not been contacted. tance in funding.

Laurier finds out at the end of this .2. $700,000 was raised by the on university degree, Letters Policy: Building your the month whether or not they are to community to fund pool Humber's postgraduate programs offer a recieve funding from varying lev- repairs. All letters to the editor must be signed and concentrated curriculum, career-focused submitted with the author's name, student Laurier do els of government. The communi- 3. had the budget to identification number, and telephone number. courses and practical field placements. be received 12:00 has also come forth and the yet the Letters must by pm (noon) ty pledged repairs many years ago, You'll the real-world and email gain experience Monday via to [email protected] and other fitness facili- over $700,000 to this cause, went to money our website at www.cordweekly. or through skills that employers value most. Letters 350 words. the will continue ties. As can the students com. must not exceed University to pay you see, V J

the costs for the pool. will not be the only once helping operating The Cord reserves the right to edit any letter for

and The Cord the Get the want - Still not convinced? brevity clarity. reserves right career you now. The students are the very last piece financially. apply to reject any letter, in whole or in part.The Cord this: Laurier to the If the were to Consider I came to puzzle. pool reserves the right to not publish material that

is deemed be libelous in contravention small and to or close, Laurier would be one of few because it was a school of Ethics with the Cord's Code or journalistic can under- business.humber.ca schools inOntariowithout a swim- a caring community. I standards.

the ming facility. Students should be stand that this pool means

world here letters@cordweekly. com proud to have such a beautiful to many students on Opinion The Cord Weekiy ■ Wednesday, January 28,2009 27

Charity doesn't Campus Pictorial

have to begin in

ourbackyard

Aid should be given to those who need it most,

not just to those that we see in our daily lives

starvation?What about the millions

of displaced families who have no

communitiesto turn to for help?

There are enough resources in ANDREA MILLET the world to meet everyone's basic THE BRIGHTER

SIDE OF LIFE needs: food, clothing and shelter.

HAYTER The problem is that such a large ALEX

MUMPIN' - inside bubble in the Concourse? You've It is well understood that charity percentage of the population does Trapped a giant Yep. got mumps.

home. begins at not have access to any of these re-

We donate nonperishable food sources without our assistance.

the local food it's feel to bank, help buy Sure, easier to compas- presents for a family in need at sion and to feel a responsibility to-

Christmas time and donate our wards helping others when we can

to a see the and when we can 880-1500 spare change poverty-stricken suffering

the direct that individual on the street and we feel see effect our time,

that have done we our part. money and aid have. 1Plan p(CK op special do we to think about But that does not excuse igno- | Rarely stop

the people who don'tlive in a com- rance. We cannot simply look the

that collect food and other and there is munity can way pretend not money for them, the people who a world out there beyond our com- Giant Panzerotti is are not our neighbours but are still munity or even our country that

in of who desperate need of our help. full people need our help. 3 V>S Toppings \ ' the World Bank sad reflection of the self- Last year, esti- It is a mated that 982 million people liv- involved world we live in when we Garlic Fingers (6 Pieces) $10.99 z\ ing in developing countries were can classify one person as more im- trying to survive on the equivalent portant than another just because 2 Cans of pop +Tax of American dollar less live closer ourselves and one or per they to are day. easier to relate to. 2 Dipping Sauces ~J/\ \ f\\

It is a sad reflection of the self-involved add $5.50 for delivery y WORLD WE LIVE IN WHEN WE CAN CLASSIFYONE

PERSON AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANOTHER JUST

BECAUSE THEY LIVE CLOSE TO OURSELVES AND ARE • „A 0 EASIER TO RELATE TO.

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lspirg Interest Research This means that nearly one-sixth When I was in high school, a Group

is in in of the world's population an ex- group of schools our region held

raise treme state of suffering and the rest an annual pilgrimage to mon- of the who have the for in need. Annual world, power ey people LSPIRG General to make a difference, pretend that I used to hear questions about

is we send a of that nothing wrong. why large portion Meeting We be food third-world may willing to give money to organiza- and money to those in our commu- tions when there were people in

that it. nity who are living in poverty, and our community could use When: 29th at 5:30 It January of course they are in need of it, but made me wonder how anyone pm not in more need than those could assume one life to be more any Where: Grad Pub who suffer all over the world. valuable, or one person's need to

because lived Just because we cannot see the be greater, just they

home. poverty and the hunger, just be- closer to S Come out to hear the candidates outline cause we cannot see the pain and Instead of only giving to our suffering, does not mean that it neighbours, instead of keeping why they would be an effective Director, does not exist or that it should be charity "at home," why don'twe try

followecl a and answer ignored. and raise the poverty line by giving 2 by question period!

People suffering in third-world to thosewith the most need, regard- countries are just that: people. less of their geographical location?

feel the of starvation is not restricted; it does Wm Be to cast vote to They pains Poverty sure your elect LSPIRG's

certain national- and injury just as much as we do, not attack a race, Board of Directors for the in or culture. upcoming just as much as those suffering ity, religion, age, gender year! our own communities do. It can affect us all.

The idea that charity begins at We need to realize that our mon- f=or more 'nformati°n bout LSPIRG and its and efforts should where home is flawed. ey our go

the To believe that the problem of the need is greatest, and not values please visit:

have wherewe the poverty can be fixed by every per- just gratification

in need is of its direct result. Whether son helping a neighbor to seeing www.lspirg.ca f in need that is to our or to an un- 1 w assume that every person neighbors

individual on the other side has a neighbor able to help them. known

the What about the people in war- of world should not matter. m so

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The Dark Knight got

what it deserved

Where are the two big Oscars? Get over it, says Trevor Loughborough

Actor nod. talked about porting everyone how it was

Despite this, people were still so good, and it got built up in peo-

quick to point out the snub of not ple's minds.

a Best Picture or Best Direc- And since seems to TREVOR getting everyone

tor I'm well then I it shouldbe LOUGHBOROUGH nomination, though sure agree, guess

MEDIA JUNKIE that most entertainment writers nominatedfor Best Picture. Except,

knew time a long ago that this was well, no.

Sometimes you can tell when an exactly what was going to happen. I bet the Academy was tempted CONTRIBUTED IMAGE is written Some article or opinion piece people argue thatit shows to give it a shot just so more people

WHERE ARE THEY? - Batman did sound like the Cookie Monster. in advance of whatever it is offi- the Academy is out of touch with would watch the show. But while

because there - I mainstream TDK block- cially talking about, mainstream say was a breakthrough

is it I Ed the the had make best Emotion and not much doubt that would be taste should get a little more re- buster, and really hope other sum- plan was that Joker a picture.

and comic movies thatsituation. artistic vision had be wrong. fined. But I'm an elitist like that. mer book aspire to create to get to to put aside

I that the the Led- it had feel way about news re- Now, I don't begrudge to the standards set, it's still not a The characters the emo- for cool lines and big explosions.

this Oscar nomination. If movie when its tional of And the I'm the lating to year's nominees, ger Jack Nicholson great compared to depth a spoon. Besides, pretty sure pro-

nomination not? the tries which almost universally made lib- can get aGolden Globe peers. Why Let's see. messages film to send are ducers are somehow managing to

eral of the word for The use "snubbed." The basically playing Jack Nicholson main character spends half either vague or confused. (Spying sleep at night despite not getting

film with this word attached with hair and white the movie like the Cookie is bad! this the nomination. most green makeup, talking on everyone Okay just

frequently to it is The Dark Knight; the transformative and terrifying Monster. once! It saved the day! Now it's bad It only made a billion dollars (re-

movie that is a was seen by a few peo- turn by Ledger in the same role cer- The plot mostly a way to get again!) ally) worldwide, and Ledger stands

I hear. deserves from I the I'm a chance of ple, or so tainly some recognition. one set piece/action sequence guess point belabouring very good getting an-

the that his Now, it is important to note that But best picture? Are people se- to next, with little attentionpaid is the movie was doomed by other posthumous award for

the receive nomina- rious? I I the it it No what level role. The film has film did eight think have identified to whether actually makes any what was. matter penultimate got-

tions, but only one of them is in a phenomenon at work here. See, sense, or has narrative direction. of quality, it's a big-budget, comic- ten more than enough recognition

And Think of the climactic scene with book-based blockbuster. was not to and fans. category that people care about: nearly everyone saw TDK. it It satisfy its promoters So

- the and how the that Heath Ledger's posthumous Sup- was a good movie really. But then ferries, just convolut- trying to have qualities quit yourbitchin!

The truth wasn't so tricky

Frost/Nixon is a great piece of political drama that shows the human side to a much maligned historical figure, Richard Nixon

DONAHUE circumstances ANNE background, previous knowledge responsible for his beautifully. Sheen's performance ments ago.

STAFF WRITER or interestinAmericanpolitics, Ron political undoing, we meet David is natural and believable, shining Unlike so many political dramas

Howard's Frost/Nixon is a brilliant Frost (Michael Sheen - no relation as the likeable but flawed Frost that act as an altar on which to

Despite its then-notoriety, most of film with explosive performances to the American Sheens), a charis- and leaving audiences to root for worship past American presidents,

and the The is us are now unaware of the famous and captivating cinematography, matic comedic television host charming underdog. sup- Frost/Nixon a realistic represen-

television interview that occurred highly deserving of its Best Picture desperate to achieve the fame and porting cast complements both tation of all parties involved: flaws

held. Sheen's and the film are revealed between British journalist David Oscar nomination. success he once performance are exposed, strengths

Frost and shamed former-president Within the first ten minutes, In an attempt to prove himself as a whole, succeeding in making and the characters remainhuman -

bankable Richard Nixon in 1977. Howard succeeds in capturing the as a and worthy person- both comical and emotional scenes a feat not easily achieved by many

and As both a history and pop-culture attention of his audience, trans- ality, Frost succeeds in cementing seem convincing realistic. films.

junkie, I was surprised to discover porting viewers back to the Water- the only post-Watergate interview Despite the superb performanc- Frost/Nixon achieves everything

and it it and for how little I knew of the interview gate scandal the era inwhich with Richard Nixon, which Frost's es put forth by all, the true star of sets out to do as a film,

is Frank to and the context in which it was unfolded. team hopes will serve as "the trial the film Langella as Rich- that it's worth a trip the theatre.

Nixon. Not delivered. After being acquainted with [Nixon] never had." ard only does Langella

his characters the However, regardless of historical Nixon (Frank Langella) and the Howard develops completely encompass persona

of the former president, he adds a

very endearing quality that forces

audiences to view the character as

a tragic human being.

At one point Langella delivers a

monologue so moving, powerful

and emotional feel almost you un-

comfortable to be watching such a

- personal yet dynamic - moment

unfold on screen. Although Mickey

be Rourke may this year's awards

.golden boy for his turn in The Wres-

tler, Langella's Nixon is a worthy

opponent.

Frost/Nixon is beautifully shot.

In addition to documentary-esque

interviews throughout, the clas-

sic "19705" look - everything from

costumes and props to the tint of

the film - adds to the legitimacy of

the film. I foundmyself forgetting I

was watching a movie unfold since

Howard so successfully submerged CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

me into the as far as I the intense interview. story world; A SILENT SCUFFLE - Frank Langella (Nixon) and Michael Sheen (Frost) re-create

was concerned, 1977 was only mo- The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday, January 28,2009 A&E 31

Rourke back

in the ring

Mickey Rourke makes the comeback of a lifetime

in The Wrestler '80s as a washed up pro-wrestler

LAURA CARLSON nation she has received, comple-

SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR ments Randy's character as she too

is it experiencing what is to be in a

Hollywood loves a comeback. performance-based job a little bit CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

And THE RAM - Mickey Rourke in The Wres- past her prime. Mickey Rourke, playing Randy "The Ram" Robinson, shows the brutal side of wrestling.

tler is the of perfect example why. A film which truly relies on the

Rourke's - which performance acting of the central characters - others that add whole level a new of ity to bring us into the world The predetermined nature of the has earned him the already Golden of which there three - are just to of a wrestler only depth particular moments. that is his greatest entiresport makes the brutality of it

Globe for actor and is con- works because of such committed leading This is evident in one the particular accomplishment. have all more impact.

sidered to be the front- by many performers. scene in which the bloody after- We are exposed to the tricks of The film couldn't have ended

runner for next month's Director Darren Academy (Re- math of a the the such the it Aronofsky fight directly precedes profession, as razor- any other way than did, allowing

Award in the - same category car- quiem For a Dream) makes some flashback, which allows it have blade in the to padding that Randy the audience to see that one man's ries the film and is of all of to more artis- worthy attempts incorporate a impact on the audience uses to cut a greater himself during match, commitmentto something, no mat-

the critical he has tic into the praise received. elements film, some of than if we were privy to witnessing and the conversations that take ter how self-destructive it might be,

Rourke a washed '80s which don'twork the entire plays up well, as it between particularly thing happened. place the competitors be- may continue ifhe has nothing else

such wrestler, Randy "The Ram" Robin- as the shaky camera effect, and But it is abil- fore Aronofsky's the fights occur. to live for.

son, a former wrestling champion

who desperately tries to cling to the

fame he once had.

His performance is gritty, real

and, most importantly, the senti-

mental moments in the film aren't

over the top. Rourke makes us

sympathize with his "broken down

piece of meat" character in both

the action-based and sentimental

moments of the film.

Randy works a dead-end job in a

has grocery store, a daughter who

wants nothing to do with him - in

a remarkable performance by Evan

Rachel - and Wood he can barely

afford his trailer park rent due to his

high-maintenance life of salon and

tanning parlor visits.

He's addicted to pain killers, and

full pumps himself of steroids; and

his health is faltering, forcing him •• f to make decisions aboutwhat is ac- If g3j|ft» W tually important to him in his life. ' S*W-

We come to feel for this former '*'"' superstar, who we recognize isn't - i in trying to stay the past, but really s If *■ ns" has no reason to move forward. |ly^'

The hope for Randy's future JIHw

comes with the bond he shares with Cassidy (Marisa Tomei), the

"stripper with the heart of gold."

Tomei in the role of Cassidy, who is also deserving of the Oscar nomi-

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Laurier gets hyped for ill

crowd of faithful Popular Canadian reggae-pop band illScarlett visited the Turret on Monday, enchanting a supporters

KARI PRITCHARD Since the band hasn't released

FEATURES EDITOR since any new songs July 2007,

illScarlett has been able to perfect

their Even though it was a Monday, two sound, allowing optimum au-

Turret dience nights ago the nightclub was pleasure.

the at capacity with Laurier students But new music is on way.

Toronto-based band "We're our new record eager to see writing right

USS and headliners illScarlett of now, should be out in September,

Mississauga. October, November next year," said

The Cord. After fans had crowded the stage drummerSwav Pior to

and the legally aged had drinks in "We have thirteen songs total

that The hand, Übiquity Synergy Seekers are being completed. mu-

the (USS) took the stage. sic's there, melodies are getting

there Although USS blasted the Turret thereand the lyrics are getting

with their synthetic and energetic too," added Norman.

the crowd New orold.it was clear that jungle of pop songs, was songs

students hold a in their not quick to show their interest. Laurier spot

Standing still with moderate hearts for illScarlett. Crowd-surfing

head-bopping and fist-pumping, at any chance and clapping along

the the crowd still refused to dance at the slightest command from

when USS busted out with their band, the crowd often sung togeth-

that of unique brand of live performance er, their voices ringing over

lead Norman. such as Dling with a mic stand, or singer

when DJ Fluman Kebob carried Likewise, university students

in guitarist Ashley 800-Schultz on his hold a dear spot illScarlett's

shoulders. heart. "Our third most valuable re-

The crowd still paid theirrespects source on the planet is university

Norman, to USS as they wrapped up their set, students," joked coming

be after their kids and school leaving the stage ready to taken high

over by the band they came to see students.

Laurier students - illScarlett. Though clearly

the The four-man band hit the stage show a taste for illScarlett, band

the Tur- has been with criticism for to a warm reception, filling met

sound. ret with their "pop-infused, rock- their youth-oriented

in the Pior admit- reggae" music, as described by lead Although past

singer Alex Norman. ted that he may have reacted im-

with a mix to comments, he illScarlett started off maturely negative RYAN STEWART

of both and older - now knows that criticized recent songs "you get with a punk-rock hairdo. FLAILING ABOUT - illScarlett's Will Marr last Monday at the Turret, busy looking epic

like "Who's Got It?" and "Not a no matter what."

continued "For that out Prophecy" - a trend that every person goes

Laurier their radio hit "Life of to make a return to of their tell their own encore. ing a Soldier',' agement trip throughout the night. way to you 'you suck,' dieting

who and demanded and classic favourite Jane" Laurier. Because of illScarlett's current there's ten people go out of pulled no punches "Mary

Lau- their tell love it As the Turret cleared out, Judging by Monday's turnout, lack of new material, excluding a way to you they you," on cue. many the Norman. The band returned to the behind to and meet the rier has most certainly caught brief snippet of new music used in reasoned stage stayed try

illScarlett fever. the to play three more includ- band, giving them the encour- theirintro, they sounded tight. illScarlett ended night by pre- songs,

Country French ruffian club

will be the lowski previously, he had never not case. Police Graham talks about his recent Club member made as Tokyo Wright worked with Luke Lalonde. "I was An album by bands

chance do Born Ruffians and To- really excited to get a to popular as collaboration with Laurier's Will Currie and Born Ruffians' Luke Lalonde that," he said. kyo Police Club would be sure to

feels it is "One of our first shows in To- turn a profit, but Wright

of the and but we did solo, and ronto was with the Born Ruffians; I not in the project. ESTHER WHEATON another day mix it, crazy honky-tonk piano spirit

both and it's think it was one of their first shows He was text mes- STAFF WRITER all of the recording and writing and we put them in, okay," exchanging

said as well. And we became friends, with Currie the inter- creating in one day." Wright. sages during

with artists with of via financial mat- Club's Graham The five artists came Five very different sort MySpace. We've played view, figuring out Tokyo Police up end bound inter- with them "We'll all the in advance and met one sounds are to make an and toured with them ters. probably just Wright, Luke Lalondeof Born Ruf- songs to demonstrate their album, but thinks that and out with them." in," he said, "and try fians and Will Currie (of Laurier's night prior to esting Wright hung up pitching

which the result fits "It The artists have not worked costs low." Will Currie The ideas and to decide songs together perfecdy. yet keep very own & Country did it off- album. has a lot of variation to it, out of this "We went in and a would be used on the definitely aspect project. just French) recently spent single day every idea that and "We had heard the once," but because everything was writ- Their is the CD will not the-cuff, so it was really free writing and recording a collabora- songs "It so even we be available for or down- he just "so we went ten ... explained. tive album. Wright explained, just quickly though purchase enjoyable,"

but hidden in suit that To try recorded them." The switched around on instruments, load, public places, seems to experience. Friends back in high school, Cur- in and process

such it filmed documentary there is definitely some coherence as concert spaces, libraries, and sell itand distribute just gives rie and Wright came up with the was too, by

re- cars and so on. whole other and it feels with the filmmaker Wade Vroom ofToronto. to it,"he explained. subway it a level, idea one night, and help would will be "It starts off with Dean's "We're so used to out and now." Wright of Chemical Sound Studios owners The resulting film displayed song, going ally pure right in hidden website. which is a country and promoting the band," said to avoid the PR machine Dean Marino and Jay Sadlowski, on an upcoming pop song, Wright. prefer will it a The 24-hour-album had into Will's, which is a straight- "Here's our Facebook and our MyS- this saying, "It keep they made it a reality two Sundays concept goes project,

ballad. It all and least.' lack of be- over our Twitter, and we little more to me at 18. its flaws, of course; sleep up '50s-style goes pace go special, ago, on January and I'm and there. It'll main issue. noted that the from there, here be fun Billed the CBC as a Canadian exceeded for a Wright map maybe go just by "It my expectations, ing thereis do is sure had to be careful not to be too biased, but I think some co- to something that is the exact the album sure," said Wright in an interview they "super group," the eclectic music would be hesiveness to it." opposite of that, to let find to stand thanks to with TheCord. silly "because the people out,

art- bad." But it wasn't all busi- While Currie and have it on their own." He admits the idea sounds of the five participating "It was sixteen hours, from noon strictly Wright

if the unorthodox either: "At the end of one of collaborated often, and Wright has could backfire spectacularly no ists, not to mention until four in the morning," he said. ness,

also worked with Marino and Sad- one finds the but in the Will did two takes of this album, hopes that "We decided to extend it, to go songs guerilla marketing.