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AIDS Walk Hawks edge Western in sets record

soccer thriller Canadians Over 60,000 par-

ticipated in this year's walk,

raising 2.6 million dollars for Men's and Women's

AIDS Walk Canada. Over 120

communities involved were teams earn marrow wins

and it was the first time walks

WOODIE BROWN for the held in press equalizer, were every province

Laurier's defense held on in and territory.

Laurier's men's team the final minutes to secure the "Without soccer your support, the came into game on Sunday victory. many community-based Western unbeaten in After the Coach HIV/AIDS organizations would against game, their last three but McLean games they Barry was impressed not be able to provide preven- the with his were up tough against #7 team's win. tion education, treatment, sup- ranked the and research team in country "We are playing exception- port programs in

and the national well now. Western their respective communities," defending ally right has been and stated Chair of the Canadian champions. our nemesis,

However, the Golden beating them was key," noted AIDS Society Paul Lapierre in a Hawks knew what to McLean. news release. exactly

do and their stellar defense to McLean the "Over 50,000 Canadians are According

was too strong for the entire team is playing well living with HIV and an estimat- very failed ihe who to score a right now, especially ed 15,000 Canadians are HIV Mustangs goal in their 1- defense and positive and are unaware of 0 loss. 11 end e r their infection," added Lapierre. goa

The Pie t e r Music played, people with game "Western started out with Meul e m a n their dogs (some dogs wearing several Laurier who have not T-shirts), and others had bikes has been chances and allowed a sin- and inline skates, while coffee, the Hawks since donuts and also gle goal bagels were our nemesis control- their first provided. were game the of the Chairman of the ACCKWA ling game, and season. The especially in beating key now, The Laurier participants raised $450 for the K-W AIDS Walk Board Wayne Rush addressed midfield. The to all the volunteers and according DAVID FIELD This the was most money them was Laurier defense McLean, for announced that over $10,000 ever raised for AIDS Walk by didn't allow the team to raised with all was locally, pro- Victoria Park in Kitchener was Laurier students. A rough count good key." continue win- ceeds remaining in the area. any the central location for local at the walk showed that the chances for the ning is to Then, the good people from residents to meet and partici- University of Waterloo had only to Good Life Fitness warm Mustangs "keep things in in helped pate Waterloo Region's Bth four participants the event. score and the seemed to on an even keel." ail the volunteers for the game Annual AIDS Walk Canada The funds will help provide up be the women's walk. going Laurier's way. Meanwhile, 2000 needed services to long on Sunday, September 24, men, half team also to CKCO News and the Then, just before the soccer continues 2000. women and children who are had of well. Over the weekend Kitchener-Waterloo Record Western a couple play The walk was 10 kilometres draw chances but were finally shut they played to a against in length and all proceeds ben- down by Laurier to keep the Windsor, 1-1 and then beat efited the AIDS Committee of This was the most tied. Western game 1-0. Cambridge, Kitchener, The second half featured Coach Barry McLean com- Waterloo and Area (ACCKWA). ever raised more offence and scoring mented that overall everything There students money were 12 repre- opportunities for both teams. is positive about the team who senting Laurier, and most of for AIDS Walk Each team traded control of has three wins and two ties for them were from the Equality the and chances the concerned game to score season. He is Awareness Committee. Laurier students. before Laurier's Abwunza with the and down by Joel though, up Equality Awareness netted the winning goal. play of the team, and is confi- Coordinator Heather Mendes Abwunza had in that better. out the ball dent they can play were also covering the said that the committee, "strives infected with HIV/AIDS or the box several times but After in last event. Throughout the entire was playing year's to bring social inequalities to affected by it in the Waterloo unable to off a shot. national as the walk, the Record van drove get Finally, championships the by attention of Laurier and Region. ACCKWA helps pro- walkers, chains he had a shot blocked and host team the goal for the resi- vide AIDS throwing key Kitchener-Waterloo area support services, pre- then was able to the Hawks this is to make the and other gifts to the volunteers. put year dents." vention education programs, rebound in the far The route of the walk went corner. championships by earning a Between the 1 2 people who and policy and advocacy serv- The Hawks had from Victoria Park towards King a couple position. participated from Laurier $450 ices. Since 1995, the AIDS more serious chances McLean admits that Street, north along King Street to to score right was raised. Walk has raised 17.6 million shot but if the Clarica building, down again including a perfect cross now it is a long they "This dollars since 1 995 thanks to the year was highly suc- from well Union Street and back around Kenny Nutt to Ken continue to play they cer- cessful thousands of walkers because there were tens of but the there. towards Victoria Park. Cartmill, Western tainly may get more people involved than in who have participated all keeper made a great save. the Canada. past," added Heather. across As Western continued to

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Forums to be held this Wednesday and Friday

MATTHEW CADE the proposal for automatic entry uated.

De said that she "I know that, as stand, was necessary, things

the believed it "an value the In an effort to was extremely employers really pre- VOCAL improve said. "If School of Business and good opportunity," tor the stu- screening process," he

dents. that is eliminated, it Economics at Laurier, a propos- process

"It is concentrated be as a al has been made to move the a more might perceived nega- CORD therefore weaken the to Automatic effort students tive (and Co-op program on preparing our for the real world," she then Entry. program)." More however, as added. "It's based on the important, If everything goes purely that 100% SBE Do you feel Co-op Derek's comments on the the affection- academic value of a were planned, program, co-op pro- will further isolate business and for students differences between how Co-op ately known as 100% Co-op, gram students and students are economics from could be in place and fully "Many businesses in the area non-Co-op majors the school of next are said De, treated within operational as early as technology-based," in other programs? that demand exist- business and economics. September. explaining a

are is ed for more students from "The things now, "Right now the proposal Co-op way

students are already going through due process," non-Co-op said Simon. "If 'Yes, because said Mitali De, Associate Dean marginalized," they the number of students in of the School of Business and Co-op would be on their own

this can Economics. we'd like to grows, marginalization think "Ideally stream. I every increase. There is real have it for September, only a ready department should get 2001. But if then it will we'd like to concern for this." not, much as attention as there is much to be work the following year, Clearly the SBE it discussed before the final deci- Co-op pro- absolutely." have sion is made. Kroeker, The uncertainty surrounding Jeffrey gram." for President of the Students' Union the proposal's timeline has to do ready is students to voice a term encouraging mainly with "resources", Cory Gaber it is too which includes issues of both their opinion before September, ist Year Computer and of late. people space. First all, Science 2001." "This is that will more counsellors are required to something

number of have ramifications service the greater sweeping "I think it might deter faculties and students who will be involved in across across those kids who the Laurier," said Kroeker. "We may program. knew the want to involved in One officer has already been Laurier. "They have the technol- process was at work, get didn't know the ends hired and of but look- but we activi- is working out ogy expertise, they're extra-curricular Toronto specifically in search of ing for the business expertise." were going to come so quickly. ties from choosing it fast with for students. More FHowever, concerns Prmarily came too placements major Laurier." will be brought in to fill similar have also been raised about too little consultation."

numbers whether the is a Now the for stu- positions as begin to or not move opportunity

if dents to voice their is dictate their necessity. necessary one, or even it is a opinions Walt Podubny made available. Forums Space is also a major consid- good one. being sth year: undeclared will be held eration for organizers. The Derek Simon, a 2000 busi- on Wednesday

of the has his 27 at in major expansion program ness graduate, expressed September 2:3opm

2-201 and requires more room to house concerns about the change. room again on Friday

and also "There is. to 29 at the same time these new employees some concern as September "Yes, definitely; P1 to out much of the inter- whether or not this is in 025/27. carry something because of the summer

and other that will said Their is to further viewing processes. everyone want," purpose term structure." On the surface, the the business grad. "We have to inform students about the ins

the best and of the Automatic Entry Co-op Program ask ourselves if Co-op is outs proposed pro- Michelle "Meesh" Watt forward. for business stu- but are also there so is fairly straight Any option every gram, they

and all students who wish to be dent." that the committee can get some 4th Year Non-Co-op feedback. involved in it will be accepted Simon said that he believed sort of Business

other students shared of "We the as long as he or she can main- some are trying to present it tain a B- (7) If his concerns. In his comments in the we think average. they program way referred both students who will "said Mitali wish, students can also opt out he to operate, De, "Yes. People in other of the still involved in the "both with concerns program. were pro- benefits, feel that When asked she and others who had and issues we'd like to address." programs may why thought gram grad-

business students are

getting preferential

" 100 % Co-op Round One treatment.

Clay Charters The the and intended to plan was first presented publicly in spring 4th Year Women's be date felt was too close implemented for September 2000, a many Studies (being stran- to the proposal's introduction. Yet aside from fears the project was gled by Laura Meyer) of other being pushed through too quickly, a number problems became idea examined in detail. rapidly apparent as the was "Yes because they Chief the was the of The intro- among problems question funding. won't be as involved duction of full would an investment of at least co-op require with their fellow stu- $300,000 to $400,000 by the Co-op Committee's own estimate. dents at Laurier as While in the university does have enough money a contingency they otherwise might fund, other faculties would have been in arms had such an enor- up be." mous division. amount gone to one

- also the According to Student Senator Jeffrey Kroeker who is Fawzya Khairullah Students' Union President- the plan had "countless problems" that 4th Year Psychology led to its least derailment. at temporary

WEDNESDAY ■ SEPTEMBER 27 • 2000 N 4

Take back the night march a success

MICHELLE SCARFONE women united together at the back voice, my self-respect, dig- kept yelling." the march being anti-male. Victoria Park Clock Tower to and innocence". nity Volunteer Hermsen "It is about Mary not angry woman if someone once told the hour Hey girls, and a half of the begin Holly Wagg, one feels that the of the march It's many point against men. women who you that shouldn't out at march, shakers you go carrying signs, volunteers from the is for stand attending women to together want safe streets and safe because it was too and WLU night danger- chanting powerful slogans Women's Centre, has without fear. "It is about walk- homes. It is to show that vio- ous, what would do? What such "Whatever you as, we wanted to attend the march for down the wear, ing street and not lence is a major problem in if couldn't outside Wherever you go we Yes means Yes go, being afraid". society." because were and No No!" you paralysed means Sarah found the The Mooney annual celebration of with fear? What would do and you Guest-speaker sexual march freedom xx "phenomenal...the ener- women's is also a bat- then? assault victim Mary Anne Ept from tle l was gy everyone was powerful. against injustice and It's one to be able to the march. thing spoke following It was a neat experience." inequality that women are still make decision a for Women were also the yourself given Laurier's this their marching support year facing in everyday lives. and another to be forced into a to out about opportunity speak was Between 50 60 strong. and Take Back the Night isn't just decision that others have made their experiences. WLU students to take attended. restricted to the horrifying acts for It's sad but you. to say the The was Michele night arranged by Scott was of sexual assault very rape, or vio- decision has been made The already Kitchener-Waterloo Take lence. Women back impressed. are marching to for my too women across the Back the March many Night "It was the show that amazing, society they are no world. Violence woman Committee. Co-ordinator against innocence." we We had two response got! longer going to remain quiet has fear the in hearts, Michele a WLU alumni placed Scott, female floors from Conrad and a and live in fear. minds and bodies of thousands and former Women's Centre male floor from Little House. It Most importantly, this march and has made them in prisoners volunteer, walked the the two and the amongst past years was was biggest response we've brings support to the individual their own homes. women with inten- Thursday personal able to do so this had in the last 3 To see who has finally year. years! woman in some way 21 2000 free- tions. September st, Wagg said she found it "one of men come out to us [on gave support been a victim and it inspires the dom marched "It to women as they was the most the sidelines] shows that times personally meaning- amazing experiences," entire group to stay strong and Kitchener to "Take Back ful and I felt safe with the and added that "the through synergy are changing." keep marching for their basic the women. I am an assault victim between Scott Night". everything was power- also felt that there were human rights. At about well. 6:30 300 as was to take ful. throat was but too about pm, I marching My hurting I many misconceptions

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Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 It's taken me all of first three other on which my years group campus, they Despite this, however, I do think (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564' here at Wilfrid understand. the outside the box. Laurier to figure things cannot They want In fact, though it Fax: (519) 883-0873 but I've out, I think finally seen the Hip fans to realize that there's all doesn't sit well with the stereotype, I Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 the light. As dust begins to settle kinds of stuff out there other than rock listen to, and appreciate, all sorts of www.wlusp.com around the chaos and 'n' and rock 'n' roll has a lot other music. I'll be the first controversy roll, even one to tell e-mail: 22cord@machl .wlu.ca

that has this school the than The that a little and plagued over more to offer Tragically Hip. you variety a little bal-

few it has become It's the or me death' in life If evolution is outlawed, past weeks, quite 'give me Hip give ance my go a long way. only outlaws will evolve. clear to me that students on this cam- mentality that bothers them most of And there's the fix I'm in. One divided into think. be blame for pus are essentially two all, I They'd really just group wants to me Jello Biafra liking heard fan admit the and groups. happy if they a Hip Hip following the mainstream

Editorial Staff Perhaps 'group' is not specific that some of their music just isn't that and not thinking for myself. At the for the other enough our purposes since the good. Don't count on it, though. same time, wants to punish Editor-in-Chief Asad Kiyani division of Which is what's been said thus far for from the I speak quite I suppose me departing party line News Editors Matt Cade Students has been a and to a few that unique. are not split by age not exactly breakthrough listening songs they David Field or the of the student' don't of. seems I'm sex or race or even by program. into 'psychology approve It walking Opinion Editor Maneesh Sehdev The of their a fine line. separation is a matter very Entertainment Editors Luke Martyn in music. The is that think taste problem we our Scott Cairns Show me a bad when In one corner sit fans of The differences are all along

Editors vacant I I * Sports WHNMHM ■ ■ | has been Tragically Hip. I am speaking here of Arby's telling us otherwise. vacant student Traqically and all of sudden your stereotypical university Hip Things happen a International Editor Yvonne Farah who the but be full control not only enjoys music, everyone wants to in of Features Editor Christine Cherry 111 fan and what music is also somehow seems to derive his or played on campus. Student Life Editor vacant her Canadian-ness from the band. Students want to preach to each other Business Page Editor Cathy Sweet show make fun and but We're talking about a sense of patriot- you and get upset, the Production Manager Danielle Fielder that ism that rivals the national pride the truth is just our perception of someone who Staff Canadian feels about the is and isn't about Cord average things unique anger

of hockey. And be careful to get us anywhere. If students at this Classified Coordinator Ashley Bree Nason game very is to be when combine the two. You proud damn school would just realize that On-Line Editor Asifa Rahim you different is should see how these kids get liking songs okay, people Production Assistants Jennifer Martin crazy Canadian. when the about Bill Barilko. would be able to their own Raymond Sun Kit Oh Sara Paine Hip sing play music loud if Furthermore, I know of no other as as they wanted, even

rise here Laurier. there across the hall from whose fans will for a rau- at Certainly are they were right Copy Editors vacant group

rendition of the national anthem students to which this does not one another. cous many have Until that it's before their show begins. Truly, it is a immediately apply. But I everyone accepts Circulation and File Manager vacant

Show here swear the and that it's strange phenomenon. me a explained my thoughts only so okay to by Hip,

fan and I'll show that to own situa- also to swear at the Tragically Hip you I might speak my okay Hip, things

Student is be tion. around here will The someone who proud to not change. remember that Canadian. of a fan is to Publications Staff First all, I am, in every way, important thing have the different, On the other side of things stand of The Tragically Hip. I seen even though songs are Cord Photo Manager Eddy Schall those kids who feel that if them often than other it's all Music. It's heard seem to you more any band, just through Yearbook Photo Manager Martin Kuebler national anthem different own a Hip album, don't know the I do the at con- ears. IT Team Alan Lew you thing first damn thing about music. certs, and I rarely travel without all Advertising Manager Angela Foster MATTHEW "They're a high school band," they'll nine albums that bear their name. CADE Ad Production Manager Jason Kipfer "and haven't written Let's be honest: there's NEWS EDITOR say, they any- nothing quite Ad Production Assistants vacant thing good since New Orleans Is like driving down the highway in the

summer, windows down, and Blow At Public Relations Coordinator Heather-Ann Mendes Sinking." this side make fun of the The opinions expressed in this editorial are those ofthe Students on High Dough pounding on car Human Resources Coordinator vacant author, and do not reflect those of The Cord Staff, the the but it's their the WLUSP. Hip, really fans, stereo. editorial board, or Administration

President Christian Pearce

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• WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 20 2000 n 7

Womyn's Words LETTERS the impressively) into classroom promised in all the glossy As without should Business Cars passes on a cart. Where did this class Laurier brochures. be the lot. take not in parking In place, ask? In the base- you Upon my recent acceptance Usual told that of the short, I was I must ment - an library area I to the was Co-op program, I Parking be class in order Woes not to know going happen to quite well. Is it somehow not shocked to read in to make all these observa- AMY WRIGHT coincidence merely that as an the various handouts that Arts in I am writing to an tions. haven't been response I guess I English major attending a school and Science Co-op students comment direct- had two diverse inappropriate to class in order to find I experiences for its conduct their going recognized primarily own job search, ed towards of the which have me by one the time to write this today inadvertently Business and Economics com- pro- receive lower salaries and work administrators in the reflection on status parking ment. inspired my find crammed fewer grams I myself weeks than Business or at the business as an Arts student at Laurier. department Economics students. I was also office. I am a student who This introspection resulted from Jocelyn Gauvin very relieved to find out that commutes from Woodstock the varying use of audio/visual Laurier Co-op had contacts with every day so I bought a park- Hawks! aids. In my English lecture, we Arts Co-op "employer associations such as ing in order to use watched a movie that pass paralleled the Canadian Institute of Laurier's parking lot. I haven't with our current unit of students study. Chartered Accountants." As an

been able to find a to place I love the new chairs in the During Philosophy lecture, my Arts student, such contacts are park since the beginning of renovated were to a most Torque Room, with we privy splen- conduct invaluable sure to prove an classes. I have noticed that did PowerPoint presentation. their styling Hawk design. resource in my finding a suitable several truck trailers of this transport Since we're such WLU The relevance will soon their proud own placement. have been taking should dis be proved, please bear with me. up many students, no one I think I'm simply becoming spots. have also noticed cars the Hawk. from Philosophy class (for search. I So now on, My job bitter from the second-rate treat- with don't lean back whatever reason) is in the Peters passes parked illegally on the Hawk! ment Arts students receive. The have been towed rather The lecture halls and away Building. the grass is always greener on than those without classrooms to the least, passes. Manny Weirdo are, say into the basement? For those stu- other side, right? Maybe the Each dents aesthetically pleasing. who have never ventured Peters isn't the of Building apex

room fully equipped to the annals appears of the library architectural perfection. Maybe with state-of-the-art technology. (translation: directions for PowerPoint will prove a com- Such innovation is new to me, Business and Economics stu- pletely irrelevant teaching aid. but has effective proven an dents), it's to find. And in Or if easy maybe they actually put aid. the teaching Conversely, the event should find you your- some bloody windows in the movie watched in I my English self lost, look for classrooms of the simply groups Peters lecture was viewed on a combi- of sixty-five to seventy sand- Building, the SBE students could nation Panasonic television/VCR wiched students, absorbing the witness the experiences of the Release unit circa 1985, rolled (quite "intimate learning environment" "rest" of Laurier's population.

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WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 20 • 2000 international 8

Milosevic Defeated? Joined Twins Fate Decided

polls. That is when Milosevic won his

second term President as of Serbia. YVONNE FARAH

Instead of stepping down when that

term he had the was over, parliament How does decide sacrifice a parent to the life of elect him President of the Yugoslav one child for that of the other? In the case of an

federation, a that position suddenly Eastern in European couple Britain it seems the became because important all courts will gov- make that decision for them. The fate

ernmental transferred to powers were of joined twins born in August in Manchester that position. has been decided by the English courts and is Opinion polls conducted prior to being appealed by their parents. the election Mr.Milosevic's by - group Jodie and Mary false names used by the showed Mr.Kostunica 41 the infants' leading by court to preserve privacy-are joined 20 in inten- cent to cent voter at lower per per their abdomens. Mary's brain and body tions. less are developed than jodie's and the However results of the election are medical Manchester team says it is highly prob-

as as be conflicting can expected; able that if left joined, both twins will die within

both sides are victor con- claiming by six months as jodie's heart fails.

siderable margins. The Court of Appeal, unanimously upheld a About 7.8 million eli- people were desicion in favour of the separation of the twins

to vote in this election but not has gable by surgeons. "Though Mary right to life, she

all chose to vote. The leftiest people has little right to be alive," justice Alan Ward of government Montenegro boycotted said summarizing the judgement. "She is alive what they referred to a elec- corrupt because and only -to put it bluntly but nonethe- therefore about 25 tion, only per cent less accurately- she sucks the lifeblood of Jodie

of the voted there the and her will population parasitic living soon be the cause of for Milosevic. majority Jodie ceasing to live. President Milosevic's group says "Jodie is entitled to protest that Mary is killing

whose head is almost his that he won the election a Milosevic, as big as ego by narrow her. Nobody but the doctors can help Jodie.

45 cent to Kostunica's 40 YVONNE FARAH margin, per Mary sadly is announced that they are the victors in beyond any help." cent. This would allow the presi- The court had with the issue that this shady election. per struggled by

dent to call a run-off election, if he In nations the twins would or would not be only a few of the world can Opposition officials and foreign separating they wished. there be observers the weaker one. The two winners to a presidential fear that the President is so intentionally killing girls' Kostunica's he has election and of them would be and supporters say who are Roman Catholic believe that it one desperate to remain in power, to parents

won the election 55.3 to Milosevic's is to make a choice that would be Yugoslavia. In an election that can avoid being prosecuted before the impossible third 34.3. A party, the unltranational- child while the only be called chaotic, the results of it intentionally killing one saving ist Serbian Radical Party who ran an other. are not at all shocking. The bitter unsuccessful that candidate, agreed death would not be the of election for Yugoslavian president "Mary's purpose the results close those were to report- the it would be its inevitable was held on Sunday and brought out "...let Serbia operation, although ed by Kostunica's supporters. The would a record number of voters. consequence. operation give her,

Westen leaders have issued state- human In thousands of out of the even in death, bodily as a being, Belgrade, opposi- get integrity ments the lead tion declared in backing opposition by She would die, not because her own can- supporters victory a body

Kostunica and Milosevic to central the of rock urging not sustain her life," said Justice Robert Walker. square near site a prison you leave office British quietly. Foreign The doctor is of the twins tes- concert held to celebrate a win for charge joined Robin Cook said that all the President Slobodan Milosevic. Armed have turned it Secretary tified that Mary, who had once been completely

"reliable evidence" to a riot two pointed is now beginning to her right police kept the sides apart, passive open eye Kostunica win. Cook delivered a and had to suck, although and there were reports of clashes into" occasionally begun harsh to President Milosevic: she could feed. brain between police and opposition message not Her was "extremely of the and let Serbia "Get out way get primitive," he said. The lawyer demonstrators on a nearby bridge. representing out of the prison have turned it Jodie has stated that doctors believe she "is The people of Yugoslavia have you into." have normal brain and normal in expected to a been expecting some sort of change international tribunal The Hague The next few weeks will show if after this election but that does not for war crimes committed in Kosovo- intelligence."

Milosevic will his defeat or if This with ethical issues be the that have the accept is a case compelling appear to happening in near it is alleged to rigged more will for this but it has been for the subdued. future. Milosevic and his elections' problems develop most part very main oppo- outcome. long-suffering nation. No of of the It since the pictures any member family nent, Vojislav Kostunica, low-key, has been seven years involved has been released and the have have both of have to the parents 56-year-old lawyer people Yugoslavia gone

Laurier: An International Arrival

colonies the of have done it for three For to textbooks. On stu- RAYMOND SUN KIT OH English during expansion though I years. buying average,

about - text- — differ- those whose native is dents $800 $1000 on the English Empire there are language not spend that's lot of I with those who between them. For it is can books in a a can empathise are com- ences example, English very frustrating. I imag- year. Again, if Laurier Trinidad ine when the is lecture It is difficult to a ing to as an international student. Canada has more luxuries than professor giving a money! very get job

word and international student as I know what obstacles we have to over- and Tobago. You would not believe that and they are translating every you are an you understand. If restricted choices. would admit that had had accustomed to basics so can are in your come. I I many I to get myself thought just they

a wasn't have to deal International students attending misconceptions about Canadians just like going shopping, taking public transit that enough, they

work on like who had been Canadian can only anyone never to university first in Canada was Canada. I had visions of igloos, lumber- first in Canada was campus. My job My job shovelling For and curlers. snow for the University. jacks Guess I was wrong. shovelling

student is a The first that about me, being an international thing struck me snow for the university. experience. I have seen more Canada was the climate. The only time learning in the and a lot more that I had ever seen snow was on televi- things experienced

three here in Canada than sion and when I opened the freezer. This and going to the bank. with slang like "eh". past years I have in Trinidad and Tobago. is who be barrier to interna- an international student can someone came from the Language can a Being growing up in that in bank account. I know it can be unnerving, you Caribbean, namely Trinidad and Tobago. tional students. Although I speak English, leave a huge dent your

new and have be understood, Those who are on a student visa have to are coming to country you If the climate was not enough, we also it is sometimes difficult to short of time. ask amount in fees. When first to deal with a lot in a space have to deal with the Canadian culture. just my roommates. It is just as trying pay a huge I the of homesickness culture shock understand and came to Laurier, had to two times I understand feeling It was a huge to see things to your professors peers I pay know what the Canadian and not But you that did not What? No can be a It can be hard when the amount average knowing anyone. you expect. challenge. do. do what to here to Canada have have that class student had to That's a lot will came igloos! Although and T&T you courses require par- university pay. you you

That learn new. both still hate in class even of also had to accustomed is to — something the same background they were ticipation. I talking money! I get

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WEDNESDAY ■ SEPTEMBER27 • 2000 feature 10 BIG brother Laurier style

v Meet Amy Pergolas and Rvan Bnrgio. One month ago both l( (*t 11 pi(\sumablv comfortable and

loving homes of their lamili(\s, and were dropped off to live amongst the cinder block and concrete

that make structures up Lanriers campns.

far But. as any Laurier student knows, this school is about more than architecture.

So how have two of the newest members of Lanriers community adjusted to their new environ-

ment? They survived 0-Week. but what did it mean to them?

in earnest? flow are they doing now that some of the hype has died down and classes have begun

The feature Section of the Cord has asked these two first-year students to write about their first

home. month at Laurier. What follows are their impressions of their new school and

will be the of and as the on. them share The Cord updating progress Amy Ryan year goes lotting

how with their with yon how their first-year is developing, and they as individuals, along impres-

sions of Laurier. have changed.

amy pergolas

in It is amazing how much really is fun to yell and make a fool of yourself

life over front of a crowd. your can change large

the of will admit that it has been span only a couple I a huge adjustment

of weeks. month but that am A ago, I to make, one I thoroughly enjoying. I

in the 4 5 week isn't all was still at home mean, partying or nights a really

in tiny little town of that bad. Come to think of it, neither is sleeping

10:00 rather than 8:30 Haliburton, Ontario until am am or eating

consider all of where the weekend nachos at midnight. Besides, I my

movie late for when need to excitement consisted mostly of an outdated nights practice I really stay

Rockcliffe and and the late theatre, the Bar Tavern up studying.

can't that all of this textbook is occasional bush party, where the boys went mud- I say reading

din' their old trucks. but haven't that it is the in pick up very exciting, I forgotten

in middle of main I am here; introduction to I lived on a secluded lake the a reason why my

and closest friend lived almost business scared me into that. peaceful forest my remembering ahead of minutes knew about this week is to get work, 20 away. I everything every- My goal my knew rather than and since first mid one in Haliburton and everyone me; yes, just keep up my

is next week, to stick to it. This things sure have changed. term already I plan

arrived with all of be little bit difficult, however, since am I at Laurier my belongings might I

able to (much more than suddenly

else fall at any anyone asleep of and brought t might time day, a few weeks Now, are con- add) only to find only people that I would be I love it here. stantly stopping with later, in to "Hi". living my say don't presumably evil But get me

1 - not Don for the next wrong, I am

that little have made some 8 months. As soon as I got over catastro- complaining. I really good the few with about while friends over weeks, especially phe, I set unpacking my things trying past

mother the wonderful on Bricker 7. My crazy to ignore the embarrassing comments my people be insisted Icebreakers turned out to awesome people upon making.

of did- who to in touch with, and found out Then I was thrown into a group people I I plan stay I all. She led of Icebreakers that Don isn't so evil after is not only n't know, by a couple crazy my

but a roommate as well. wearing purple. These people actually thought it a great person, great

and make fools of them- here is so and though no was fun to yell, scream 'Everyone friendly, I know the life of that selves in front of hundreds of people. I wanted to longer history everyone pass-

am fun and home. es me having meeting learning go by, I weeks later, love it here. about the that do. Now, only a few I I people

learned that it have met tons of great people, and

WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 27 - 2000 a 11

ryan burgio

frosh week lasting impression on my have be Icebreakers. would to my Never

have met such of I an amazing group

individuals full of and energy awareness.

They have literally changed me from a

snot-nosed freshman into a reflective and

outgoing individual. Not once did I hear

word uttered from of one negative any

them. "There are few earthly things more The frosh leaders for my group (G3), beautiful than a a university ... place were especially amazing. In most

where those who hate schools 2nd, 3rd and 4th students ignorance year

where those would consider themselves too elite to may strive to know,

with freshmen. Not did strive to mingle any only who perceive truth may G3's Icebreakers make conceivable 1 every make others see.' effort to help the frosh feel welcome dur-

ing O-week, but they have continued to British -John Masefield, poet, extend that attitude during this entire

(1878-1967) month, and will probably continue to do

so. One thing that has struck me about

this school is the lack of and Arriving into a new environment full of bigheaded

and life has forever conceited individuals. mystery intrigue, my visit changed. The moment I stepped into the One weekend I had a few friends

the usual routine of admissions line on that cold September me. They expected a

the knew We did our fair afternoon, person I thought I as weekend-long party.

i r . ii share of all myself was partying changed forever. weekend, and this

The first impres- alone would have

sion I had of Laurier I've satisfied claims experienced my that Wilfrid Laurier was that it had an

excellent econom- and is the best things University Candid from first school in Ontario. photos year ics program. I Clockwise from top left: could have cared ideals which However, this Ryan Burgio less about extra- school, I'm proud to the dishes showed Burgio doing curricular activities, cannot be say, not only and Matt; he's them it Amy Pergolas boyfriend student unions or a good time, from U of W him! shook their so go get sports teams. I was within totally taught Opposite Page: Amy Pergolas coming to this perceptions of how a should be. school for one rea- the confines of university

the end of the son, academics. By week The first day a lecture hall. I was surprised them here was, to put it to see cheering for the mildly, shocking Laurier

and Golden Hawks and in some ways

disturbing. Waiting in line and watching making serious plans about transferring

of in clothes to this school next But I'm a group people orange year. fairJy the the dance around made deci- sure it wasn't or me rethink my parties drinking the sion about coming to this school. that invigorated them; rather it was

affable looks of in the school, "This school spirit isn't going to get to everyone

cool for the of all that live here and the me," I thought "I'm way too hospitality freaks." tradition of excellence and camaraderie these dancing orange and that lie within the boundaries of this But the school spirit did get to me, school. quick. If I had to pinpoint the exact what have learned these when entered it was So moment it my soul, I past three weeks? learned about probably during the opening ceremonies. Well, I've the functions of the and I remember the spirit hitting me during brain, supply realized that demand and Plato's But Jeffery Kroeker's speech. I philosophies.

indeed more I've there was something special importantly, experienced

and ideals which cannot be about Laurier. His speech was an eye- things taught the confines of lecture realize that there is within a hall. opener, making me

than I'm a much more idealistic and much more to Laurier academics; it open,

small with ideas and well-rounded individual. The is a university big person who first entered the bounds of this motivated individuals. uni-

been the on a cold Labour has been From that point on I haven't versity Day

School is of transformed into a determined, and criti- same person. spirit a part my individual. soul, something that no one can take cally aware If this all Wilfrid from is Laurier serves to away me.

achieve for its students, I'll be satisfied - Mr. Kroeker's speech was not the only

is to new real- however, I know there much more event that invigorated me. This

attributed factors. be in the months. ization can be to many experienced following

and However, the most dominating

of to leave a awe inspiring group people

WEDNESDAY ■ SEPTEMBER 27 • "000 entertainment 12

A Perfect Farce

Waterlookicks off StageTheatreits2000-2001 seasonPerfectcomedy Weddingwithin

and sional master at physical comedy, experience, but at the

his facial the time expressions keep same they demonstrate a

audience laughing even when professionalism and work ethic

he isn't demanded speaking. by this business. It's

Claire Porter is excellent as a to make great way connec- the chambermaid who must tions, and ultimately keep work-

as and pose Tom's girlfriend, ing."

from somewhat moves swiftly a In terms of Perfect Wedding,

lower class to Neut'eld related that it persona perform was a

comic role in for her. a high society great experience "It was

order Bill's affair. to cover up tons of fun and a great cast. The

mention must to Special go production was very smooth Danielle Younge- and I am so

Ullman as Tom's glad to be a girlfriend Judy, The play is part of it." who plays a more The

serious role and part play is part interacts well comedy and with the comic comedy/ part touching confusion all love story, and around her. love while part pre- Both Barbara dictable at Wheeldon as story. times as is the Rachel's mother nature of bed-

and Frank Neary room farce, it

the Porter as provide strong still managed to keep the audi-

comic support in secondary ence on their toes. Leszlie

roles. Wade keeps the story light- In the role of the bride hearted and fun, and also plays Aaron Solomon and Neufeld listen to Porter and Amy a cover up story enactcd by Claire Rachel a around with some is Amy Neufeld, recent very creative Randolph JJohnston in the hilarious Perfect Wedding. Laurier grad. She is wonderful choreography. DANIELLE FIELDER the suite for the honeymoon meant players managed to keep up as the indignant and demanding The elaborate and quite JENNIFER SMITH his British well night. accents bride-to-be, and a deli- beautiful detailed wedding quite perfects set is a repro-

ensues when he tries the with duction of hotel and Hilarity throughout play, very ciously haughty persona a room

Coming off a 1999-2000 to remember the events of his few great slip-ups. throughout. adjoining sitting room, but is

the Waterloo drunken bachelor and As the Aaron Neufeld season, Stage party, groom, was very active in not distracting. Theatre kicks off its 2000-2001 with the of his best man Solomon is a mix of theatre her time help great panic during at The overall effect is a thor-

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Bjork goes Hollywood with new film

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remix of Stone's release. with the and rocks like the tight Angie next opens chug heavy Capsules"

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the chorus echoes like momentum on several different there was some sort of political a cavern

evil in head. occasions through either a lack system I despised, or some your

of flow within the track selec- and corrupted empire that I 45 minutes, and one epic

lack of funeral march later- I'm tion or a creativity in the romantically fought to oppose, ending command" still head mixes that is notable through- then "relationship of trying to get my out. Though the mix from would be the beat-up audio around the conundrum that is

DMX's "What's Name?" to that I'd wake to At The Drive-In. I'm my tape up every a cynical

Blue Cham and Killer's blood boil- but there is Baby Baby Bounty morning to get my bastard, always

Texans that Sound Crew "Another Level" was notable ing. Quite simply, it rocks. some weird manage

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that Kid shows the whim Edition, Kut in pro- Relationship by some it just keeps get-

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this was a "100% DJ Mixed together for "Something to I've been sitting in this chair for

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Last Thursday saw the arrival of the first global CAR FREE DAY .

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"sokissedi a girl" Global Free Car day was SAMANTHA KOHLI from sheer comes my will to established wide in response to a be sexually adventurous and of which variety concerns are So I kissed a girl...well, experimental in expanding believed to be direct results of than without maybe on more one crossing my personal excessive automobile use. occasion...and, maybe more limits of sexuaJ boundaries; According to the Environment been than one girl, but I've also boundaries that have road and Club, laziness, rage, kissed quite a few boys. problematically constructed chief these. pollution are among falls another Kissing into by our society. Global Car Free Day was cel- reaim, in terms of having I often hesitate to even kiss ebrated in Kitchener-Waterloo kissed members of both sexes, women in heterosexual bars (K-W) by a variety of organiza- has as a kiss the potential to due to the conflicting reaction tions that had previously partici- define our relationships with of both sexes to such a public pated in several similarly-mind- others. display of affection. ed activities.

A horrible first kiss, one Women at Environmental Club members promote Car Free Day on King St. glare women Car Free Day's goal was to where it is that kiss- women as the forgotten kissing they pre- individual reliance According to Enviro Club, The bike ride left the reduce upon should be limited that it is the ing to sume an attempt to maneuver was fairly University of Waterloo at 5:00 automobiles and promote the easy. mouth to mouth contact or the affections of het- For those of who wish garner of you to on afternoon. use more environmentally- p.m. Thursday that tonsil erosexual while have take The behind the bike forgotten hockey males, men friendly transportation. a parking space over concept has drool and make not been since lewd sugges- of own the materials ride is It consists of arousing Ambitious individuals went your only fairly simple.

the sixth r tions of needed you an further the are; yourself, a friend(s) a of who ride one step to spread group cyclists the the 'critical grade or even your partner Car (optional), bike(s), a sign(s), an through city as good news of Free day by Women worse, an them optimistic attitude, and a cos- mass' . joining participating in grassroots activi- attempt at in the bed- tume The aim? "Reclaim the streets ties such as (optional). reclaiming a parking glare'at and dentistry by room. from and encourage pedestrian space motorists, partic- licking My difficul- power," said Wellhauser. your ipating in a Critical Mass bike women teeth clean of ties with pur- ride. The streets are reclaimed and after din- other any suing A group of students associat- Reclaim the pedestrian power encouraged, ner debris, kissing of to the parts my ed with the Environment Club according Wellhauser, by can instanta- of the benefits potential decided that promotion associ- a parking space streets and women end ated with neously bisexuality are take-over would be the ideal cycling as opposed to in any connec- mental my in which to celebrate Car driving. while way encouraqe men tion with the incapability to Free Perhaps most importantly, Day. Having agreed upon of transcend aside from the obvious health object my the plan amongst themselves, drool. pedestrian lust. ned the bike rides your predef i the students aspects, seem to set up shop in a But kiss notions of instill a front a sense of community and parking space in of power. that is a real life imitation or socially prescribed sexuality. Waterloo fun amongst the riders. Town Square, near the even an emulation of how I wonder if I would ride climaxed ques- intersection of King and Erb Thursday's at kiss is one that has tion with Kitchener Hall where you others, my sexuality respect streets. City Luigi the sexual if ability to measure to women I were to live in a Following the protestations D'Agnillo delivered a brief They promoted their cause by in relation- compatibility a world where I wouldn't feel for Car Free Day, the first critical speech, and the Raging Grannies shouting slogans, cheering non- shame for wanting to act on mass bike ride of the semester hit a notes while ship. car users and proudly displaying couple high As a blatant sexual from the of festive no car generalization, my impulses. homemade signs. departed University singing day songs. women are better kissers than To Waterloo. be openly bisexual is to also "The importance of Car Free They spent a fair amount men - a comment that I can live with a definite lack of of The bike rides, which are in K-W," Wellhauser time laughing at confused Day , says from from both het- aimed to more "is evident to only justify personal understanding motorists who waited while sig- encourage peo- anyone walking and less St. experience. erosexual homosexual to use environmentally- King gagging and naling impatiently for the stu- ple along I wouldn't con- communities. You are forms of on the Although margin- dents to move out of the taxing transportation, choking horribly polluted way. sider to be either alized for an alter- are scheduled for air." myself choosing Car Free signs advertising usually heterosexual or com- native but do fit with the clean entirely sexuality, not and Fridays. FHowever, con- "K-W is a traditionally public transit, biking, even pletely homosexual, I am into the alternative sexuality of Car Free Day, the and pleasant city that has devel- crawling as healthy transporta- gruence define still unable to myself as because can as tion decision was made to the some of the worst air l you pass alternatives were directed at push oped qual due limited " bisexual to the bike ride in order in Ontario in recent 'straight.' the motorists by one day ity and passers-by on up years. nature of sexual kiss my history So right now I just and King St.. to gather greater public atten- with women. to kiss lots of in the tion. try women of I am one a few women, quest to find inner-confidence

according to some sex study I and the desire to Like challenge fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different once read as a mental of teenager, my the In kids 1 5 be for their finals conceptions Bangladesh, as young as can jailed cheating on whom have never had a les- woman I am. Most dust house made from dead skin particles in your are bian sexual experience. Call I want to transform her into Human bones than thigh are stronger concrete but there me a prude, are just a sexually liberated female, A true... giraffe can clean its ears with its 21-inch tongue certain aspects of lesbian sex- one who has the capacity to will from Chewing gum while peeling onions keep you crying that visual- lesbian uality I can't quite accept aspects of sex- in awake in the Apples are more efficient than caffeine keeping people mornings that ize myself participating in, uality are socially nails his and stitch stigma- Leo Kongee, the Painless wonder, could drive 6" penny into nose hatpins although I have participated tized and eliminate those of but into his body without discomfort a of heterosexual in couple heterosexuality that are unen- The average person laughs 13 times a day activities out of the sheer thrill joyable. A toothpick is the object most often choked on by Americans of experimentation. A hard adult Most of the sweat before a working sweats up to 4 gallons per day. evaporates Till this i still day occasion- Queer Theory is a weekly col- person realizes it's there, though. 'fellatio' ally perform with no umn devoted to GLBT issues A of the of matchbox can be flattened into a sheet the size of a tennis lump pure gold size a to own sexual If would like advantage my on campus. you court. desire. So why do I have a to write for Queer Theory, bananas not can lose Smelling and/or green apples (smelling, eating) help you weight fear of sex with other women? contact either The Cord or Of strange all the words in the English language, the word set has the most definitions because he's Limiting my sexual interac- Luxmen the The is the color blesbok, a South African antelope, almost same as grapejuice! tion with women to kissing middleman, which is cool.

We DNESDAY ' SEPTEMBER 27 - 2000 sports 16 Mac Smacks Men's Lacrosse

BRIAN THODE Starts With

A of rain left McMaster's Off night

Les Prince field wet and sloppy for Laurier's game against the Close Wins Marauders last Saturday. The conditions of the field'foreshad- owed and lackluster a sloppy WESLEY HORLINGS ground against a pressure the Golden performance by offense and the kept Hawks in Hawks. Both the offence and faces have the Although many game throughout. Aaron defense in the contest struggled changed in the off-season for Barchiesi, lee Thompson and and the Marauders took full the the Men's Lacrosse team, TJ Hickey kept the U of T

the Hawks a advantage handing end result still the - the is same attackers from getting shots at 47-1 5 loss. painful Golden Hawks come out on first-year goaltender Neil the On paper, two teams With two under Macdonald. top. games appeared to match up evenly. their belts, they are sporting a An all-around team effort However, after of medi- years 2-0 record going into this kept the Hawks alive in the the Mac Master had ocrity, a week's contest on the road fourth quarter and allowed chance Laurier to beat for the McMaster. them to against put one away in the first time in over a decade in The two wins came minutes of the against dying game. The hawks should have front of held onto the ball tighter. a homecoming crowd, clubs in the form It not favourable competitive was as a

able to the ball and set- However and the Marauders showed move the offence's of the of Toronto University day for lacrosse as the rain tled for Ed Becker from start to finish that a 29 yard inability to sustain drives and and Carleton. down for they came the Friday night field the board deflated wanted the more. goal. put points on Both ended with last the game games game against Carleton

Mac's time made The Hawks took a 6-0 lead the defense and left them on the big players quarter hero- Ravens. the with receiver on their next series. Settling for field too long. This allowed the big plays Ryan ics to put the However, field would offense the Hawks Janzen and back goals, however, Mac to wear Hawks for with running Kojo up Both the be games Aidoo for not to as down and add two more touch- combining over 400 prove good enough good. Women's the Marauders scored downs the in offense and 6 touch- two quick in fourth yards quarter. TheUofT ended with Lacrosse team touchdowns and added field The downs. a Hawks need to Blues regroup Varsity cheering on from take 1 7-6 lead in In Laurier's goal to a early quickly as they face another much contrast, big play were a last-quarter the stands, the tandem of Andre Talbot the second test in the and quarter. tough Homecoming improved Hawks >would The Hawks back with Western this Justin Praamsma were held in came game against settle for squadron heroics to not any- check. their touchdown of the weekend. Praamsma had a solid only last other than over year thing with 131 a 40 yard from Lane The Hawks have the talent to game yards rushing. game pass as the Hawks the the win.

to Chad MacAvelia. Talbot with team in the Talbot, however, was stifled, compete any came to put Carleton had

added a two Coach Zmich 5 for 54 point convert country. Yet, as town to different strate- catching passes only spoil Hawks up a which closed the Mac lead to put it, the team needs a yards. "reality the home gy than the Blues check" and that Quarterback Adam Lane 17-14. must ensure fes- and the draws opener for good. the next Mac in the contest com- On series, they're "emotionally struggled prepared tivities by a were not won as knocked 11 of 25 and the wind out of to of 11- pleting just passes play." score convincingly by

Laurier's sails, a 75 The Hawks will also make throwing 4 interceptions. completing 9. the Hawks. and catch the first Coach Zmich was yard on on offense, con- defensive from Derek Saliba his solid disap- pass adjustments It was action kept up

Lane's play of the drive to give Janzen centrating more on ball control the of pointed by performance opening draw as both play by adding another pair his third touchdown of the half. and and but is confident his veteran avoiding two outs teams moved the ball around the goals to give him four on will rebound. The was never really in rather than setting the big quarterback game up to get a feel for the defensive season. The team also wel- doubt after that Becker Zmich was more concerned point, play. making this shift in By set-up. comed back Colin Doyle and

the "not added a to round out the focus Zmich to avoid by team executing the single hopes Newcomer Scott Tyoliz Josh Black to the offence to

for the Hawks and the defense. started the well fundamentals", demonstrating scoring Kojo overworking scoring as he put in make the team more

and Aidoo added a rushing touch- The key to Western poor blocking tackling defeating his first of three on the day. Not rounded in all facets of the

down for the Marauders to to Zmich will the contest. give according depend to be outdone were veterans throughout game. 31-15 The started well for the them a lead at the half. on the battles on the Nichols and Keith game winning Jason A third-quarter charge by

Hawks with the defense The Hawk defense line of and control- staved off and forcing scrimmage Fulford, who netted two and the Ravens was in the third the threat of a fumble on MacMaster's first regrouped quarter. three the Hawks with a ling multiple goals respectively. came away After the offensive the Hawks being picked apart in Western Quarterback Michael The offense not the The final play, giving was soggy victory. score O'Brien. field the first half allowed a of the great position to start they only only highlight game as was 10-8.

field in the third the defensive held their game. However, they weren't goal period. squad

In Short

LADIES LACROSSE WOMEN'S RUGBY BEATS MAC, FALLS FALLS TO BROCK TO BROCK

The women's team Budweiser. rugby was

The women's lacrosse Hawks also in action this week, as past UNO OP BBBR8. opened the season in style this they took on the Brock Badgers. weekend with an 8-7 win over The Badgers proved to be too

McMaster Praamsma on Saturday. The much for the Hawks as they Justin

Hawks were not as fortunate in pulled out a 20-5 victory. On a their second that for the game day positive note Hawks, against Brock, as they dropped however, Christine Carruthers For the second consecutive week, Praamsma was 10-5 decision. a Meaghan scored the team's first try of the named the offensive of the week for the DeSouza player displayed outstanding season and the first try of her Hawks. This Western, for the past Saturday against leadership Hawks in the Golden Hawk career.

Praamsma was the lone standout for the Hawks on team's win over McMaster.

carried the ball times for 131 her offense, as he 21 DeSouza really stepped up yards

veteran leader- The fourth student is game, proving year history currently racing

for the Hawks who all-time ship were toward the WLU record book as the leading missing team captain Emily rusher in school history. Praamsma needs only 147

Watson and assistant Sandy yards to break the record... Stay tuned, it could fall Palumbo. this week at Homecoming!

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