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Volume 46 Issue 20 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25,2006 www.cordweekly.com Grits win K-W, lose Canada

Matt Symes

WON THE BATTLE, LOST THE WAR - An ambivalent Andrew Telegdi stands alongside wife Nancy and daughter Erin on Monday night, moments after being elected for a fifth-straight term as Kitchener-Waterloo's MP. When he goes back to Ottawa, Telegdi will find himself on the other side of the floor as a member of the official opposition.

DAN POLISCHUK "1 guess you can never be too News Editor sure, but judging by how his cam- Kitchener-Waterloo Election Results paign went... I'm hoping he'll be a As Stephen Harper and his good leader," said Champagne, Conservative Party were on the who got a chance to ask a direct brink of being chosen to lead question to Harper during CBC's Canada, the reaction of Laurier Your Turn. student Colin Sutton-Quaid may While there was a lot more blue have rung true with many stu- showing up across the Canadian dents across the country watching political landscape on Monday, the final results appear. one riding that remained in the "Fucking hell!" yelled Quaid, a grips of the Liberals was that of first-year psychology student, while Kitchener-Waterloo. glancing at the figures that would Incumbent Andrew Telegdi eventually show the Conservatives gained 10,000 more votes than his taking over Parliament with a closest competitor, Conservative minority mandate. Amjer Mandur. Telegdi will now With 124 seats, the Tories serve a Fifth straight term in Ottawa. dethroned Paul Martin and the "I feel good about it ... it was a

Liberal party - which had been at tough campaign. It had its highs the top of the Canadian political and lows," said Telegdi about the hierarchy since 1993. The Grits, local victory. losing some important ridings in "We'll have an interesting type Quebec, saw their total slip to 103. of Parliament," he added. The NDR led by Jack Layton, When asked to comment on a made a vast improvement from their campaign that got quite personal previous showing in the 2004 federal at times, all Telegdi would say was election by grabbing 10 more spots that he was glad to have taken "the in the House, for a total of 29. high road." While some voters showed their However, Telegdi did have some frustration, others, like first-year reservations over the Conservatives Political Science student Mike taking power. Lockhart, didn't find the result "surprising at all". - See TELEGDI, page 2 "The people [of Canada] do real- ly want a change but aren't ready to give any party a majority," he said. > Editorial reaction to this story, PAGE 8 Fellow WLU voter, Jonathan > Laurier profs react to election, PAGE 4 Champagne, had a lot of optimism > Student reaction in VOCAL CORD, PAGE 2 for a Harper-run Canada.

THE COUNTDOWN TO FEB. 2 IS ON With the federal election over, Laurier turns to its third campaign this month - the Students' Union election. For all the candidate's best-laid plans, see WLUSU PLATFORMS, PAGES 5-7 For what's new with the electoral system and presidential candidates, see NEWS, PAGE 2 2 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2Q06 News JIHI- (OKI) VVI iKi Y

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Brandon Currie

YOU'RE ON CANDID CAMERA! - Candidates running in the upcoming WLUSU student elections give it their all for the camera at last week's All-Candidates meeting. With elections on Feb. 2, organizers are hoping for an improvement from last year's dismal turnout rate of 30 percent.

Candidacy up 28 percent from last year as 46 Laurier students seek to represent their constituents on Feb. 2 "I'm a little sad, we may BRANDON CURRIE and sitting on the Lettermen exec- help students by leading a Union theme, this year's election will be Editor-in-Chief utive. that's socially and environmental- branded "Vote Responsibly." "It's become more Americanized." "The most important thing I ly responsible," he said, adding about understanding the issues

With the WLUSP and federal elec- want to do [if elected] is really start that "affordability" is the most dire and being an informed voter," said - Lindsey Cepek tions finally over, last Wednesday's to address student needs," student need that he would Sandhu of her reasoning behind First-Year Language & All-Candidates Meeting marked Cayenne said, adding that his address as president. the slogan. Literature the beginning of the third cam- plans to create a student food In addition to his work as a She is also encouraging voters paign to hit Laurier in the month bank and extend building hours Director and Student Senator, to become more engaged in next of January: the WLUSU student on campus would give students Alexander has been on the execu- Tuesday's open forum, which runs elections. better nourishment, study space tive ofsix campus clubs and is cur- from 10:00am-3:00pm in the All told, a total of 46 Laurier stu- and security. rently the president of two, to go Concourse. Students can submit dents made their candidacy offi- Booth, a fourth-year Pickering along with his experience with questions ahead of time to cial for 28 positions, up 28 percent native in Communication Studies, Student Pubs as the Editor-in- [email protected] or ask a from last year when 36 ran. 27 can- felt the time was right to run for Chief of the Blueprint magazine question in person at the forum. didates are vying for 15 director president. "I had the support and and Keystone yearbook. All queries must be submitted 24 positions, a marked increase from the backing, and I felt this was my His platform is geared towards hours before the forum takes the 17 that ran last year, while time to do it ... to quote Van helping students financially in a place. again, three male students will Wilder, it was my 'Dare to be great' number of ways. "Cheap food is an Waterloo campus Laurier stu- "I'm a little scared. I think there compete for die Union's top job, situation." Booth's leadership element (to affordability], the dents will also vote on four refer- President & CEO. experience includes being an ice- Economic Aid Team is an element, enda questions, the most interest- is going to be a lot of job losses." "There's a lot of people for the breaker, a two-time captain for as well as donating to bursaries ing of which will decide whether students to look at; there's a lot of Winter Carnival and three years of and fighting for reduced tuition ... or not students will pay $4.75/year - Jason Lucez choice," explained Kiran Sandhu, Greek Life. The main reason why affordability to create a public interest research MBA the Chief Returning Officer (CRO) Due to what he perceives as an is an issue in this election is group (PIHG) on campus. in charge of the election. "It works increasingly dangerous student because it's an areaWLUSU hasn't In terms of waning voter well for the entire democratic sys- community, Booth's first priority really applied itself to in the past." turnout in the Union's elections, tem." as president would be to increase In other new electoral develop- Sandhu hopes her team can help Most intriguing, as usual, is the campus security with better light- ments, this year candidates will be bring out more than last year's 30 race for president, which pits two- ing, more security poles and sexu- allowed to blog after it was out- percent, though she may be overly time WLUSU Director David al assault workshops. "There's lawed last campaign, and ballot optimistic. "I'm hoping for 100 Alexander against Union Graphic some dark and dreary areas of counting will be computerized via percent [voter turnout], but I'm a

Design Co-ordinator Adam Booth campus ... in the past four years scantron cards to eliminate positive thinker," she said with a and VP: Student Activities Allan there's been a number of sexual human error and speed up tallying laugh. Cayenne. predators around and it's scary to votes.

Cayenne, a fourth-year think of ... even I've been jumped "It's a form of expression, and Kinesiology and English student right at Albert and University." you can't really stop someone "They may take back gay mar- from Waterloo, says he's running Rounding out the candidates is from doing it," Sandhu comment- For more on The WLUSU election, riage and raise GST, which is to "give back to a school that's David Alexander, a fifth-year ed about the online journals, see pages 5-7for candidate and ref- given me so much." He has execu- English and Psychology student adding that she would be checking erenda platforms. Next week, look- ridiculous." tive experience within WLUSU in from Toronto who wants to build the blogs regularly to ensure no far thefeature-length interviews his current role, with the A-Team on his reputation as a progressive candidate is slandering another. with your presidential candidates - Kerri Mungar and Winter Canrnival and outside director to take WLUSU "in a new In stark contrast to last year's First-Year Business the Union, playing varsity rugby direction" if elected. "1 want to "Voting is Sexy" promotional MP pledges to fulfill agenda

extent to it. This is something we There's nobody in the louse that's "I've some bills I'm working - I From TELEGDI ,cover got Conservative, and I'm should have been more cognizant going to support them. They're on and I'm working on my "I voted of," he said. going to have trouble with turning Citizenship Act, which was ready proud to be Canamerican. Go

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"Let's be clear and this really down ... Aside from his accusations, child-care. They're going to to proceed and I expect it to be Harper." hasn't come out but I really wish it Telegdi addressed some of have trouble opening up the abor- put into legislation. I can tell you

- does is that the American right Harper's agenda, which raises tion question, which they are that if they try and mess with - Matt Wojciechowski wing has been extensively plans for tax cuts as well as a child- quite willing to do." Charter rights they're gonna have Fourth-Year Comm. Studies & involved in these elections, and it's care subsidy. However frustrated, Telegdi one big fight from this member." French lime for Canadians to wake up. "They're going to have trouble maintained that he still has an

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ADRIAN MA Church. News Editor Bill Dunphy, the Hamilton Spectator's poverty reporter, and Beginning this Thursday, January John Clarke from the Ontario 26, Laurier Brantford will be fea- Coalition Against Poverty are turing several prominent scheduled to speak on Tuesday, Canadian journalists in a lecture February 7 at 12:30pm. series entitled "Journalists for Also featured will be assistant Human Rights." Laurier professor and former Ben Paterson, the executive Ethopian journalist Martha director of the Journalists for Kuwee Kumsa. Kumsa will deliev- Human Rights organization, will er her address on Tuesday, March kick off the series Thursday at 7 at 3pm. 11:30am at the Brat Community

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ADRIAN MA and also head of the Laurier gance or corruption, has led to • Bpm News Tuesday, February Editor Institute for the Study of Public people say 'It's time for a break.'" 14 Opinion and Pollling (LISPOP). Kay believes that Canadians will Tickets Child Tickets The Conservatives have succeed- Brown watched the election from eventually "get fed up with the START AT *30 START AT 8 18 ed in dethroning the Liberals but his home, Conservatives," and was very surprised especially if they Centre Star Members Save 10 % & Groups of 20+ Save 10", political scientist Dr. Barry Kay at some of the storylines that take a hard-right political stance. sees very difficult times ahead for unfolded. "History suggests that [the B 578-1570 Stephen Harper and company. "The Libera] resiliance, I think, Liberals will] just wait for the [fcy Kay, a Laurier professor and surprised me," said Brown. "I did- Conservatives to self-destruct." | IN THE SQUARE im Q«?.S sm« /J @OV political consultant for Global n't expect the Liberals to maintain Ticket Centre Hour;: Monday - Friday 10AM - BP.M ! Saturday 10AM - 6PM Television, feels that the the number of seats that they did

Conservatives' weak performance ... I thought the Liberals would do in Canada's large urban centres worse than they did." should be a cause for concern for With the news of Paul Martin the new governing party. resigning from the Liberal Party "They didn't win anything in this past Tuesday morning, Brown Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver believes that Martin leaves the and they were shut out in a num- limelight with his party in a better ber of smaller urban centres as position than most expected. Student Care Special well," said Kay. "They've got seri- "Paul Martin is probably happy ous problems in urban Canada as he could be with the result € affordable and that's an ongoing matter that's because it was pretty clear they MrQk mfm not going to be resolved anytime were going to get beaten," said V Canada's leading team of laser eye surgeons soon." Brown. State-of the art Bausch & Lomb technology Kay feels that the Conservatives Brown feels that the Liberals, wtH 20/20 vision achieved for majority of ou: patients performed very well in rural areas, who have been in power since -•Br /eye* but that "urban Canada is an 1993, have run "negative elec- increasingly significant part of the tions" in the most recent votes. Save up to $300. - country," and Harper must do Rather than promoting the party Student Care Special Includes: more to appeal to Canadians in as the best choice, Brown says they

* urban areas to maintain power. were simply trying to make the • Laser treatment Wat °(f&f "He's in a minority situation, other parties less attractive to vote • One Year Free Vision Care Plan for follow up visits jßjSj* BB [and] he's going to have to depend for. • Health insurance plan will cover a portion of Iff ' JraP the cost of procedure •#»" upon other parties - other parties In 2004, it was enough to give «112'112 frequently with different view- them a minority government," ■ . Book your free consultation today J'W ; . points - in order to get legislation said Brown. "In 2006 there were x passed," said Kay. fewer people sucummbing to that "One day there'll be another sense." (416) DOCTORS -■■ 1 calls ft / .•• ■ "■■ ' election ... and he's going to have Dr. Brown suspects that Answering your n «£77 ■ i* days/week / 7 60 l~ 00 112 , to [win more than 30 seats|. Canadian citizens have grown to I I Because he's done so well in rural see the Liberal party as "tired" and MISSISSAUGA, 502b ORBITOR DRIVE I Canada he really is going to have in "need of a rest." TORONTO DOWNTOWN. 130 KING STWEST •' •' to make an appeal to urban areas Barry Kay is in agreement. TORONTO EAST, 2235 SHEPPARD AVE. EAST Ml 1 . CO llte'S

———~ to form a majority "There's no that — government question the . i; that would to win most allow him imple- Liberals of the elections, •vcr>ption s'rength Applicable iv.>tn -J ment probably what his real polit- and that's been true for the last ical agenda is." century," said Kay. "When [the Steven Brown is another politi- Liberals] don't win it's usually cal science professor at Laurier, because something, either arro- Weekly The Cord WLUSU Platforms WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 ￿ 5 Students ofpolitics With the federal election over, your student representative hopefuls take centre stage hoping that you'll give them a clear mandate when you cast your ballot on Feb. 2. Here's what they hope to bring to the table for 2006-2007

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David Alexander Adam Booth Allan Cayenne

As yourWLUSU President next year, 1 will work towardsreducing students' Ifelected as President of theWilfridLaurier Student's Union, I will strive to The role ofWLUSU President is one that demands diverse experience financial stress by investing in student bursaries and by implementing a make our community safer and more closely interconnected. To this end across the various aspects of student life in order to best represent and new committee called the Economic Aid Team, which would conduct I have developed a number of plans. achieve what students need. I believe that I have this experience, the lead- research and provide resources to students in financial need. The safety ofLaurier students, both on campus and in the surrounding ership, and realistic and tangible ideas required to be an effective I will continue the work 1 initiated on theBoard of Directors to provide area, is my primary concern. Although we already have an admirably safe President. I will protect your university investment by challenging the uni- affordable food choices atWilf's and the Terrace Food Court. In addition, I campus due to our excellent student services, our safety could be extend- versity administration on tuition increases, reducing student fees, and believe tiiat the Union must provide for the nutritionalneeds of students, ed further. Working with the VP:UA as well as the VP:SS, 1 would imple- providing for students in need through the implementation of low cost particularly for vegetarians and those with special dietaryrestrictions. ment several plans. I would like to see new equipment placed including food options and an on-campus food bank. I will utilize our current Other issues I would like to address as your President include finding better lighting and new emergency poles on and off campus. Also I would resources and invest in new methods of surveying student opinion to new ways of dealing with housing issues like the high cost of rent, increas- like to expand and build on the new Neighbourhood Watch program, and facilitate the enhanced operation of our services and business operations ing funding for campus clubs, and developing strong WLUSU environ- increase volunteer involvement. Finally, the campus could benefit from to better serve the Students of Laurier. I am going to further accessibility mental practices. I will work with the University to open more space on student training on sexual assault and physical attacks. and safety on this campus by extending all building hours until 2 a.m., Foot Patrol and campus for students to socialize and study. I will encourage greater con- I would also bring new ideas to the school.We are positioned to bene- including the library, increasing the hours of operation for sultation with students by hosting Town Hall meetings on pertinent issues fit from a university television station broadcast across campus. E.R.T., and adding emergency poles to ensure personal safety. Through the throughout the year. Structured like our current radio station, it would be run by students and C-Spot I will provide essential grocery items at fair prices and make As President, I want to continue to develop partnerships between include Laurier sports, campus club advertisements, and student pro- Greyhound tickets available on campus. Laurier Waterloo and Laurier Brantford so thatWLUSU Brantford can con- gramming. We can better our student community by working with the I will work towards the creation of a Diversity Centre to celebrate the tinue to meet the needs of Brantford students. women's centre and makingWLUSU financial records more accessible.We growing student dynamic on campus that we currently enjoy, through the In I I look forward to talking to you about my goals over the next two weeks. can, with the help of the VP:SA, ensure that students such as those in the centralization of our existing services and resources offered. Brantford I will be making daily announcements detailing my plans to achieve these Music Faculty do not have conflicts between academic sessions and will further the efforts to develop a comprehensive student services pack- goals, which will be available on my website: ideasLaurier.ca OWeek activities. Finally, 1 would like to address the current relationship age and work towards creating a distinct Brantford identity. On February Elect me as your President, and 1 will work to transform these goals into between WLUSU andWLUSR 2nd Vote Experience. Vote Diversity. Vote Cayenne. For further information positive results for students. I would like the opportunity to bring all these plans to light. and expanded platform please visit www.VoteCayenne.com

Dear Laurier Students, > W: University Affairs (Acclaimed) My name is Jd Muir and I am incredibly excited to be > Referenda Question your incoming VP: University Affairs of WLUSU. Like other Vice Presidents, I will be responsible to for manag- ing departmental concerns and committees (The - on issues EcoHawks, Equality Awareness Committee, Academic Public Interest Research Group Academic research like Issues Committee, and the External Affairs Committee), human rights, democratic reform and economic however what makes my position unique is that I will prosperity A Public Interest Research Group is a - and Laurier Work with local non-profit organiza- also be responsible for representing WLUSU student-funded, student-directed to as Waterloo tions like think tanks and Waterloo- students external groups such the organization that enables research, sup- the based charities Municipality and the Provincial Government through and students to ports education helps - A lecture series on such as Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA), hence topics volunteerand take action on social, eco- leadership, advocacy, and volunteerism it is an elected full-time position. nomic and environmental issues. - action to raise awareness As VP: University Affairs, I will give my internal com- Taking PIRGs exist at universities across with campaigns like Make Poverty mittees the attention, guidance, and support that they Canada and the United States. They are History and Fair Vote Canada need and deserve. I will work to build trust and under- established at eleven Ontario - Any other student-initiated projects: standing between my position and theBoard of Directors Universities including the University of the PIRG is yours! in order to effectively represent student issues. And as a ofT, Waterloo, U McMasterand Queen's. In addition, the PIRG will provide member of the OUSA Steering Committee, 1 will work to Once students choose to create the employment opportunities for students make sure that Laurier's student needs are properly rep- Interest Laurier Students' Public interested in gaining experience working resented at the Provincial level. a Centre Research Group, Resource will in a professional research environment. While my own projects include the initiation of an books, be established featuring maga- On Feb 2, you can vote to give WLU Evironinental Awareness Committee on Brantford the zines and videos to complement students access to resources that other Campus, the development of a WLUSU green policy, and library's holdings. This Resource Centre Canadian university students take for the development of a Strategic Plan for the Green Fee, 1 will be open to all students and shall be granted. Enrich Laurier's strong culture to continue the hard work the current VP: UA, Jen plan managed by a staff member who will be of volunteerism and awareness by voting Mitchell, has started concerning course evaluations, the available lo assist students with projects YES lo LSPIRG. Conduct, CRT U-Pass. Off-Campus Code of and the such as: 1 am confident that next year will be progressive and successful for the department of University Affairs. J.D. Muir 6 ￿ WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 Director Platforms |The Cord Weekly

Jeff Alpaugh Emily Anson Asif Bacchus Jonathan Champagne Mark Ciesluk

I stand for fairness and accountability in As a candidate for the WLUSU Board of As a Director, my primary goal would be Champagne gets results, Champagne For too long now the debate has raged in WLUSU to benefit common students. I Directors, I am primarily concerned with to increase the involvement all students works for you, and Champagne repre- the WLUSU boardroom: do union busi- will deviate from the current direction inclusiveness on campus, including con- have in setting the overall direction of sents YOUR needs. That is why YOU need nesses exist to provide a service to stu- that tailors to WLUSU volunteers while cerns faced by students related to food WLUSU. I would work with other to vote Jonathan Champagne to BOD. I dents or to maximize income? First and leaving behindthe interests of regular stu- and housing costs, and better special Directors and the Management intend to: Address the losses incurred by foremost it is my hope that this year's dents. Fairness: Fair Hiring Practices for needs services. First and foremost, I am Committee to solicit the input of a more union run businesses, Create a low cost, BOD can definitively answer this question WLUSU positions, Affordable food interested in support for underrepresent- diverse range of students before making alternative bus service leaving from once and for all, stating in no uncertain options. Accountability: No more wasteful ed community groups on campus, and decisions. I would also continue the work Laurier to die GTA, Work to reduce union terms that WLUSU businesses are here to spending, Fair trial process for WLUSU the creation and maintenance of positive of this year's Board of Directors in finding fees paid by students. Experience? I am an benefit the students, not profit from them. volunteers, BOD transparency, Freedom spaces such as our Women's Center, ways to makelife on campus more afford- executive volunteer under the President's More specifically, 1 intend to push for for non-WLUSU groups, Wilfs and Turret Multi-Faith room, and Brantford's new able through more low-cost food options, department on the First Year Council. As a achievable, common-sense goals. These must make a profit or at least break even. Aboriginal Student's center. This includes making it easier to "opt-out" of optional member I represent first year students. I include a re-haul of tuition invoices to Solutions: Separation of powers in incorporating these concerns into new fees and securing the funding to increase am my floor's treasurer and my accom- include detailed explanations of each WLUSU, Spending must benefit students building development projects at Laurier, bursaries. I will also work with the plishments include being elected valedic- item, free over-night parking for students Stop food profit gauging, subsidize if so as to make sure there is plenty of space University Administration to explore pos- torian from a class of over300 and receiv- during exam periods, and Brick beer at needed,Wilfs and Turret employees must available for student communities. I sible "academic compensation" in recog- ing 'The Lieutenant Governor's Wilf's, among others. I offer you no wild agree to work mandatory minimum peri- believe every student communityhas the nition of the countless hours our many Community Volunteer Award for promises or meaningless buzzwords, od to receive training, WLUSU cannot be right to their own supportive space on volunteers devote to the Union. Let me Students'. I will be accessible and act in all Laurier. Please consider voting Mark judge, jury, and executioner campus. make sure YOUR voice is heard, vote Asif students' best interests. Every winning Ciesluk for straight talk and a square deal. Bacchus. team needs CHAMPAGNE!

Julian Dißattista Kathryn Easton-Flynn Freddy Enriquez Yusuf Faqiri | Steve Fazzari

As a student and a member of WLUSU, I There have been many excellent efforts to If elected on to the Board of Directors I If Re-elected to Board of Director I will I believe as a shareholder in the Wilfrid recognize the importance that WLUSU combat sexual assault on campus, but will see that our already noteworthy make try get a better communication Laurier University Students' Union, we plays in our daily lives and I would like to they are not unified by a network of com- Student Union becomes even better. I between the Cord and WLUSU. 1 am here should concentrate more on returns for ensure a continuation of the high level of munication. Often efforts in Orientation believe in improved communication ofall for you students and only you students. 1 students. I would like to see more com- service offered by WLUSU. Ifelected, I will Week come too late and other initiatives ofWLUSU's activities to the student body. am an approachable person. I am always petitive drink prices at Wilfs and the be your voice on theBOD. I will act as your are not reaching a widespread audience. I I willpush to mend relations with WLUSR here to listen to any suggestions from you Turret, to promote and encourage stu- delegate arid all decisions I make will be want to ensure the ongoing success of because it is essential to die success of our students. I have a few ideas where I want dents to go to our fine campus establish- based on what will best serve you, the stu- these efforts and breathe new life into businesses to have advertising in the Cord to try ifelected. I want to make off-cam- ments. 1 also believe we should expand dents, of VVLU. I will ensure that your them to make this campus safer for all and other publications. I also strongly pus housing easier for students to get. I the availability of our campus eateries by opinions are represented at board meet- students. believe in an easily accessible form of want to work closely with the special keeping the Terrace open later on certain ings and that the money we all pay in The role of a student representative is notifying students of the financial doings needs in making diings easier and acces- bar nights. As a Director, I will offer a WLUSU fees is spent wisely and responsi- to continuously strive for the improve- and state of the Student Union. sible for special needs students. I want to unique perspective during Board discus- bly. As a member of the Legal Resources ment of life at Laurier. This dire issue is of Remember this is your money; don't you make a difference for you Laurier. sions, which will allow for all students on team, I am now a small part of the exten- die utmost importance to student safety, want to know where it goes? My strength Therefore on Thursday February 2nd Re- this campus to be fully represented in the sive family of WLUSU services. I want to if elected for Board ofDirectors I intend to lies in my ability and desire to listen to any elect Yusuf Faqiri for Board of Director. Board Room. become more involved so that work towards revamping these programs student's issues and get them voiced; let into a cohesive and effective effort. me show you.

David Jenkins Jonathan Kit Paul Laanemets Janice Lee Colin LeFevre

If elected to the VVLLJSU Board of If given the chance to serve on the BOD I You deserve someone with real vision on As a first-year student at WLU, I have As a Director forWLUSU I will fight to pro- Directors, there are two main issues that I will work to accomplish the following the BOD, someone like Paul Laanemets. learned that VVLUSU offers many useful vide more economic assistance to the stu- will work on achieving. Firstly, with the goals: Establishing some form of regular Fiscal responsibility should be a govern- and diverse opportunities forits students. dents at WLU. Students are under too rising costs of being a student at WLU the communication between the students ing principle withinWLUSU. After all, we I am running for the Board of Directors much financial stress and many students' need for affordable meal options is imper- and the BOD that will inform them of cur- are talking about your money. I believe because I would like to contribute my academic lives are suffering because of ative. I would like to see theBOD lookinto rent issues and developments. there should be a freeze on raising ideas pragmatically to improve WLUSU. I their need for a part-time job. I will fight having one location in the Terrace Food Continuing to improve school facilities in Student Union fees and an aim towards would like to see students as informed to make your university life more afford- Court be designated as a service rather line with the impending restructuring of reducing the up to $700 in fees you pay. and aware as possible of all the opportu- able and thus more rewarding. I will do than a business as a way to lower the costs Willison Field and remodeling of the Student bursaries are a valuable form nities, events, and services on campus this through: of meals. Secondly, the profile of die BOD DAWB, Continuing to improve Laurier's of financial assistance. I would advocate and in the community. As a Director, I 1. The creation of an Economic Aid Team needs to be raised so that every student is already highly acclaimed student life by thatWLUSU increase the amount donat- would inform students about every single that provides resources and information aware of what the BOD does. A section for not only creating greater awareness of ed towards student bursaries. Current fee they pay, by sending out along with the to students facing financial trouble 2. updates ofmeetings and current issues in current clubs and activities but also by events provide a basis for education. I invoices, a list of all the different fees Providing more low cost food alternatives the Cord Weekly would accomplish this. facilitating the development of new ones. think it's time to provide students with a charged, why these fees are charged, and at Wilf's and the Terrace 3. Move to join Feel free to email me with any questions If given the opportunity to pursue my greater diversity of newspapers. I sympa- what this money goes towards. I would the Canadian Federation ofStudents who at [email protected]. goals I believe that I will be able to help thize with business students frustrated support continued investment in student advocate lowering tuition fees; and 4. create a better overall experience for the with the limited supply of National Posts. bursaries as well as putting more benches Investing more money in bursaries to student population ofWilfrid Laurier. If you want the best, you have to vote on campus to enjoy our green spaces. help those in financial need for the best: Paul Laanemets for BOD.

Lauren McNiven Bryn Ossington Daniel Pannozzo Matthew Park Josh Periard

On February 2nd, elect an Allergic The WLUSU Board of Directors exists to As your representative on die board my In my first term on the WLUSU BOD I As a candidate for the Board of Directors Reactionary to your WLUSU Board of represent and serve students.All too often primary goal will be to ensure fiscal dedicated myself towards student rights for 2006/2007 I will not only bring experi- Directors. By voting for Lauren McNiven, emphasis is placed on running business responsibility and transparency, making and internal structure. I'm now seeking ence as a returning director, but also inno- you will help to elect an active and enthu- rather than fulfilling the BOD's original sure that management is working in your re-election so that 1 can work widi die uni- vative ideas that will strengthen WLUSU siastic member of the Board committed mandate. This needs to change! If elected best interests. As your board member 1 versity administrationfor betterapprecia- and bring the needs of students to the to serving the interests of students. As a I would work towards the implementa- will pursue several activities that I believe tion of, and flexibility for, students forefront. As a director 1 will devote my Director, I will strive to create a better, tion of an Economic Aid Team to provide will benefit students. Firstly, I want to involved in volunteer and leadership time to implement procedures to obtain more open relationship with the assistance to students experiencing finan- work with the university to extend the positions on-campus. I further hope to accountability within the Management Management Committee. 1 will work with cial stress. 1 will push forWLUSU to invest convenience of debit and credit to each put my experience towards the greater Committee and the Board. Another isstie the Vice President: University Affairs to in affordable housing for students and WLUSU business as well as providing an development of communication between that I feel very strongly about is Campus lobby the provincial government to continue to push for cheap food options ATM machine in the dining hall. I would the Management Committee and the safety, and if elected I will work toward reduce tuition rates for students. In addi- including vegetarian and vegan alterna- work with the university to bring more live BOD so that they work cohesively towards creating a saferVVLU. Also, I would like to tion, I aspire to develop an accessible and tives. Ultimately I will address students entertainment to the Turret and Wilfs. theright goals for students. Finally, I want see measures created in order to obtain detailed food information system to help questions and concerns and work to Given the opportunity, I would like to fur- to commit myself towards the new serv- various student opinions pertaining to make eating on campus a simple, sale and ensure that the BOD serves its con- ther our relationship with the Brantford ice-oriented direction of WLUSU to WLUSU. This will insure that WLUSU delicious experience for students with stituents first and foremost. On February campus to find ways of enhancing stu- ensure that WLUSU finds ever better ways provides for the needs of students...so, specific food allergies, intolerances or 2nd vote Bryn Ossington for WLUSU dent life for both schools to provide for the needs of students. So Feb 2nd vote for losh Periard, and let me dietary requirements. Let me be your out- Board of Directors please show your support and re-elect be the gateway between you and WLUSU. let for action- vote for Lauren McNiven. Matt Park to the WLUSU BOD.

> Editor's note: all platforms were printed verbatim from the documents The Cord received from the election's Chief Returning Officer. Formatting changes were made to conform to space requirements. The Cord Weekly] WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 ￿ WLUSU Platforms 7

Brian Pichna Dan Preston Jacob Pries Agatha Przybylska j Greg Sacks

I would like to workwith the student body Fellow students, were I elected I would The future of business is within a green If elected a Board of Directors member, 1 I want to make one thing clear above all to ensure that rights are protected and strive to make your voice heard in setting economy, one where environmental will strive to find ways to improve Wilfrid else: if elected to the Board of Directors, I more opportunities for students to speak the vision and goals of the Union.Working responsibility and sustainability are para- Laurier from the student's perspective. will make it my absolute priority to ensure their minds and express their thoughts are with the Representation Committee, I mount. It is time to bring this ethic to Some of my plans include extending the that I am as approachable and available available. To accomplish this I plan on would seek new ways to gather the input OUR business. We have an opportunity to hours at Tim Horton's and at the library, as possible. BOD is about representation, working with the Vice President Human of students not involved with the Union reverse the trend ofenvironmental degra- especially during the exam period. I and that cannot be achieved without Resources, reviewing the way grievances on a daily basis. Furthermore, I would dation by using the resources and pur- would like to improve some study areas communication between its members filed against volunteers are handled, to continue the work of this year's board in chasing power of WLUSU to create a within our school, making them more and you, the student body. I will ensure better insure your rights are protected. I offering low-cost food options, and 1 greener Laurier. As a member of the BOD, comfortable for students. I believe that that that all aspects of BOD are transpar- believe that more events should be held would collaborate with theVP: UA in find- I pledge to work pragmatically to make the wireless internet needs some ent and that its records will be available to for students to provide feedback and sug- ing alternate solutions to lowering the this a reality by finding viable alternatives improvement regarding its signal as well everyone. Whether by conversation, gestions, such as surveys, and monthly cost of living on campus. Finally, I would to Styrofoam containers, increasing the as where it is accessible. Finally, 1 would email, or some sort of open forum, a con- socials where the BOD are available for work closely with the Management energy efficiency of WLUSU properties, like to make on-campus parking easier cept that I think has enormous potential one-on-one discussions. I would like a Committee to find newbenefits for volun- funding green initiatives with die green and less expensive for students. I have for involving students in the workings of scrolling sign or information board to be teers, making it easier to balance academ- fee, and strengthening the recycling pro- many additional ideas that I think would BOD, i will listen to your concerns and installed in the Science building to keep ics with on-campus leadership opportu- gram. We must make Laurier a green improve Laurier. I am open to the sugges- make your issues my issues. Vote for Greg Science students updated about on cam- nities. I have the experience and skills to leader if we want to keep the Hawk safe tion ofothers and would love to hear from Sacks to represent YOU. pus events/activities. Finally I would like serve you. Let me show you how. VOTE and healthy; we must be the change we you. 1 can be emailedat [email protected]. to repair WLUSU and WLUSP relations. DAN PRESTON wish to see in the world.

> WLU Board of Governors

Josh Smyth Mike Tsuchiya Colin LeFevre Josh Smyth Mark Ciesluk

Board of As a current member of theWLUSU Board As a member of the WLUSU Laurier has always hailed itself as a The Senate at Laurier is a powerful I believe there is no more important Directors, the control of ofDirectors, 1 have learned a great deal in I will share in small university. This idea has been body that serves as arbiter of academic role that one can aspire to as a student set and a multi- the last 8 months. I have been involved in both a of student services pounded into my head ever since the issues, student appeal, and long-term atWLU than safeguarding and expand- with the and am on million dollar corporation, firm many things currently working first day I stepped onto this campus policy. As one of eight students sitting ing the rights and privileges we all should never out- initiatives that I had set out to belief that profit motive accomplish while I was in grade 12. I and many on the Laurier Senate, my voting power enjoy as students. It is my fervent hope or of this school year, such as a bus sys- weigh accountability the provision during others chose to go here because of this will be limited, but I feel that an that 1 am given the opportunity to sit tem students major support to the student body. 1 will work for that charters to/from fact. What is unfortunate is that over informed student voice such as my on the Senate Student Appeals interests in financial need cities on weekends at a low cost. 1 hope to the of students the last two years as a student at Wilfrid own can still serve as an important bal- Committee and Senate Student Life this in my through the continued expansion of bur- have place for September, and Laurier University 1 have noticed this ance. With Laurier in the midst of fran- Committee so that I may do just that. to the BOD be sary programs and other financial aids. I re-election may crucial in idea becoming more of a myth then tic expansion and change in the aca- It's an important job, haulier, and a service. 1 will also con- will promote the creation of regular the success of this fact. We keep allowing our school to demic sphere, student input is espe- someone has to do it. I ask you to tinue inexpensive food transport link to Brantford Campus, and my fight for grow significantly larger, but at the cially necessary. To this end, 1 will seek please place your trust in me, then just will the needs and increase accountability in student gov- options and represent same time we still love to advertise our- membership on the Committees of sitback and relax knowing that you are ernment by requesting more recorded wants of the student population. selves as a "small university." We do Academic Planning and Instructional in good hands. You may not be able to votes key issues. I work on Finally, will not need to grow anymore, because the Development. Thank You. buy that kind of peace of mind, but towards environmental sustainability growth of our school is hurting our luckily you can get it for free: vote Mark environ- through the creation of a Laurier overall experience. We have fallen from Ciesluk for WLU Senate mental policy and a carbon-neutral cam- the place of#l undergraduate universi- Daniel Pannozzo pus. Thank you. ty as ranked by Maclean's and we will As a ofAcademic Issues it has Bryn Ossington keep falling if we do not make changes member goal to document and report now. been my educational concerns and as a WLU Senate needs student leaders People come to WLU for the small your > Academic Senate (Acclaimed) Laurier's senate I who for students. If elect- school atmosphere and small class member of Wilfrid will speak up to further this ed I seek a position on the student sizes but that is trot what they receive. hope goal by providing will great small school that we were prom- real to your academic life. Too life committee so that I can bring apos- Mark Ciesluk People expect to be able to talk to their change ised when we chose this school. get itive influence and help improve the professors when they need to but it is often academic concerns ignored or aside, as Laurier University experience. I I believe there is no more important becoming increasingly more difficult to pushed many students Wilfrid Bryn Ossington it is control call for a review of the de- role that one can aspire to as a student do that as well. We are not receiving the believe that beyond their or would also not This is, in process which penalizes at WLU than safeguarding and expand- university experience that we were worth their effort. my registration WLU Senate needs student leaders 1 like students who are already experiencing ing therights and privileges we all enjoy promised and expected. opinion, tragic. That is why would who will speak up for students. If elect- to establish a convenient and direct financial stress. Elect Bryn Ossington to as students. It is my fervent hope that I As a member of the Senate 1 will ed 1 will seek a position on the student where students can WLU Senate. am given the opportunity to sit on the fight to maintain our small university appeals process life committee so that 1 canbring a pos- contest issues that they believe to be Senate Student Appeals Committee status, 1 will fight to keep class sizes itive influence and help improve the I to and Senate Student Life Committee so down, and mostly I will fight to make unfair. want work towards making Wilfrid Laurier University experience. I this an effective and useful to that I may do just that. Laurier the great small school that we process would also call for a review of the de- concerns rel- It's an important job, Laurier, and were promised when we chose this make students academic registration process which penalizes someone has to do it. I ask you to school. evant and meaningful. students who are already experiencing please place your trust in me, then just financial stress. Elect Bryn Ossingtonto sit back and relax knowing that you are WLU Senate. in good hands. You may not be able to buy that kind of peace of mind, but Daniel Pannozzo luckily you can get it for free: vote Mark Ciesluk forWLU Senate As a member ofAcademic Issues it has Colin LeFevre been my goal to document and report your educational concerns and as a member of Wilfrid Laurier's senate I Laurier has always hailed itself as a to further this goal by providing small idea hope All university. This has been Attention real change to your academic life. Too pounded into my head ever since the often academic concerns get ignored first day I stepped onto this campus or pushed aside, as many students while I was in grade 12. I and many believe that it is beyond their control or others chose to go here because of this not worth their effort. This is, in my fact. What is unfortunate is that over opinion, tragic. That is why 1 would like Candidates the last two years as a student at Wilfrid to establish a convenient and direct Laurier University 1 have noticed this appeals process where students can idea becoming more of a myth then contest issues that they believe to be fact. We keep allowing our school to unfair. I want to work towards making grow significantly larger, but at the this an effective and useful process to same time we still love to advertise our- All WLUSU and Senate/BOG candidates make students academic concerns rel- selves as a "small university." We do evant and meaningful. not need to grow anymore, because the growth of our school is hurting our Smyth will recieve 50% off the purchase of overall experience. We have fallen from Josh the place of#1 undergraduate universi- The Senate at Laurier is a powerful ty as ranked by Maclean's and we will body that serves as arbiter ofacademic Cord ads for next week's issue keep falling if we do not make changes issues, student appeal, and long-term now. policy. As one of eight students sitting People come to WLU for the small on the Laurier Senate, my voting power school atmosphere and small class will be limited, but 1 feel that an sizes but that is not what they receive. informed student voice such as my People expect to be able to talk to their own can still serve as an important bal- [email protected] or visit prolessors when they need to but it is Contact ance.With Laurier in the midst of fran- becoming increasingly more difficult to tic expansion and change in the aca- do that as well. We are not receiving the demic sphere, student input is espe- university experience that we were necessary. To this end, I will seek promised and expected. cially cordweekly.com for rates membership on the Committees ol As a member of the Senate I will light Academic Planning and Instructional to maintain our small university status, Development. Thank You. I will fight to keep class sizes down, and mostly l will light to make Laurier the J 8 ￿ WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 Editorial |The Cord Weekly]

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The student voting runaround

time an election looms, the refrain is the same: Young people are apathetic about politics. Not enough of them vote. They don't care.

Every - It's true, of course. Youth voting statistics are dismal only 38 percent of eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 24 voted in the 2004 election. Emilie Joslin But at the risk of sounding like we're making excuses, we'd like to sug- gest that perhaps more young people would vote if the process wasn't especially convoluted for them. Monday night saw students traipsing all over Waterloo to vote at high- ly inconvenient and illogical polling stations. Students who live on Bricker Avenue had to go to Noecker Street, but then Spruce Street stu- dents voted at Bricker Residence. Even students who live across the street Hipsters and scenesters from each other ended up, in some cases, at different stations, removing the option of carpooling. Then, once students arrived at the stations, those who didn't already have voterregistration cards were directed to lengthy lines. While it would be ideal for everyone to have registered to vote in their riding ahead of time, it's just not possible. Students move a lot, leading to misdirected and punks, oh my registration cards, and simply, the inability to be registered here before election day. Decreasing the wait time would make voting more appeal- ing to more people. Just which trendy subculture do I fit into? wonders Sydney Helland We realize that these are minor issues when compared to the hardships inflicted upon voters in some countries - or upon people who don't have the luxury of democracy at all. Nonetheless, these issues will continue to tight vintage t-shirts with a blazer, emo, hipster or punk. be deterrents, and should be rectified if we want to improve our demo- nerdy glasses, Converse shoes and They all gave me different cratic process, and youth voter turnout. ridiculously large belt buckles answers. shaped like old school cassette I never thought that style was so SYDNEYHELLAND tapes or an NES controller. complex, nor did I anticipate how Photo Manager Next are the hipsters. many subcultures exist even in a The more minority Apparently, hipsters go way back reasonably small community like I never thought that buying hair to the days of the Rat Pack. Laurier. But more importantly, is it dye would lead to deep, philo- However the hipsters of today only our apparel and playlists that sophical reflection, but I've been have trendy haircuts, tattoos, shape any scene? governments change... proven wrong. argyle vests and Beck playing on The skeptic in me thinks that The other day I stood looking at their iPods while zipping around this is not case. Surely there's an assortment of black hair dye, on Vespa scooters. Also, rumour more to a scene than leather wrist It's exactly what most people were issues. contemplating whether to choose has it that you know you're a hip- bands and Bloc Party. expecting. After an election cam- A quick look in to the history Jet Black, Blue-Black or Pitch ster when you smoke a joint and But regardless of the fact that paign that was equal parts tedious books confirms this: from 1963 Black. But as my hand reached for argue about local bands and the music and fashion play an integral and scandalous, the Conservatives until this past Monday's election, the box of hair dye, I caught a cultural significance of independ- role in the development of a scene, emerged the federal victors for the only three Conservative govern- glimpse of my Converse shoes and ent films to the point of complete I feel it's unfair to have to 'fit' per- first time since 1993. ments have presided over striped scarf and thought about exhaustion. fectly in one. I'm quite confident But this doesn't mean Canada Parliament. It appears that, by and my 'look'. Will I be deemed an offi- Then there's punk. The classic in suggesting that none of these has given Stephen Harper and his large, for the better part of the last cial scenester when my hair look for punk includes combat scenes advocate "cookie cutter" MPs a mandate to come on like 50-plus years the Liberal party has changes from my natural boots, fishnets and a ripped Sex style, and there is a certain degree gangbusters and make drastic, been the party that Canadians are Scandinavian Blonde to Jet Black? Pistols Never Mind the Bollocks t- of freedom with how one can sweeping changes. most comfortable with. This thought led to deeper con- shirt with a safety pin repair job. interpret the youth subculture. With the results of this election, The Tories will be hard-pressed sideration regarding different However, these days you can Essentially, I don't think you Canada has sent the message that to remain in power for a consider- looks and what they really mean. make one stop at West 49 and pull should have to conform to one they are disillusioned and angry able amount of time: Stephen Google and Wikipedia were my off a fairly convincing punk style, particular group. enough with the Liberals to want a Harper has the incredibly difficult first stops in researching youth so long as you have an unkempt, You should just be happy, or at new government, but not quite task of appeasing his more right- subcultures and varying scenes, or "freshly shagged" hairdo to match. least comfortable, with who you ready to hand everything over to leaning party supporters while perhaps more accurately, punk, And this is where I came to a are, how you dress and whatever the Conservatives, no strings trying to find allies in a centrist, hipster and emo scenes. standstill. music you listen to. If you're not attached. left-leaning House of Commons. At first glance, most of these What if 1 have several of these comfortable being hipster, emo, The Liberals are still Canada's Still, Harper has shown politcal scenes tend to be quite superficial, scene-specific look components? punk, hardcore, goth, hip hop or natural governing party, at least savvy and the ability to run a cam- being based primarily on fashion Does that make me a scene mutt? any kind of scenester, why not try according to their dominance of paign more effectively than his and music preference, which I 1 have my Converse shoes and something different? post-war Canadian politics. opponents. It's obvious he's a pret- have attempted to explore. indie-nerd glasses, but I also have Life seems to be an ongoing Citizens on the whole still iden- ty smart guy. From what I gathered, correct a relatively impressive amount of process of change and improve- tify with the Grits and their cen- But whether he can run the me if I'm wrong, but there are two alternative rock on my iPod and ment, so just do what feels right trist, slightly left-leaning stance on country remains to be seen. For kinds of emo. The first are the kind one of my favourite bar outfits is a for you at the moment, because it domestic and foreign political Canada's sake, we hope he can. who generally have black hair, London Calling t-shirt with a few sure as hell isn't going to stay the some lip or labret piercing, a stud- safety pins in it. same for very long. ded belt, dark eyeliner and the In a desperate attempt to find These unsigned editorials were agreed upon by at least two-thirds of theThe dudes wear pants tailored for out who 1 am and what scene 1 fall Cord's Editorial Board and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Cord's chicks. The other kind of emo is under, I sent out a mass of MSN volunteers, staff or WLUSP. the indie-rock lover, who wears messages to friends asking if I'm [email protected] Cord Weekly | The Opinion WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 ￿9 Post-election, it's all going to be ok Mark Ciesluk brings you his predictions for the future, which is really now your past, or present. Or something. It'll be alright regardless

Is it who you wanted? their reach. PMO would offer much-needed there's no sense complaining Statistically speaking, probably Even the NDP aren't nearly as relief to beleaguered political car- about it: no matter who won, the not. But 1 have a daring prediction flaky as they come across at times. toonists across the nation, many country we love will still be there MARK CIESLUK to make: Cod forbid the environment and of whom are still fighting bouts of at the other end of the tunnel. lust Thus Spake the Wiseman The Liberals clung to power by education come before the econo- carpal-tunnel syndrome provoked remember to keep your head the skin of their my for a couple of years, but if they by being forced to draw Chretien's down and your mind open and it's teeth/Conservatives won a slim did, would it really be that awful? craggy, lop-sided mug for a solid all going to be okay. Promise. Begin by warping backwards in minority thanks to new seats in If nothing else, at least Jack decade. But I digress. time a few days to view your faith- Quebec/Conservatives swept to Layton's moustache is terribly easy Bottom line, whoever won is ful narrator sitting at his keyboard power in a landslide/the NDP, Bloc to caricature. Having him in the who we all have to live with, and [email protected] late on this pre-election Sunday and Green parties formed a "third night, finding himself completely party" coalition, and yet the sun unable to decide which lame still came up this morning. white dude to place his bet on in Now, this is going to sound a lit- this race to the bottom. tle weird, but I have another dar- Uninspiring, untrustworthy, ing prediction to make: everything unelectable; Harper, Martin, and is going to be just fine. I Promise. Layton have done a fine job this The thing is, the Liberals were time around convincing me that never that bad. They've done a none of the others deserve my fine job of stewarding the country vote, but none of them have done through a period of astounding a damn thing to convince me I economic progress. Sure, a lot of should vote for them. them are corrupt, and that's exact- Is this how democracy is ly why they deserved to lose the doomed to work? Listen to a few election (whether they did or not) weeks of baseless rhetoric, mind- - a kick in the ass to remind them less scare-tactics, empty promises what democracy means is always and outright untruths, and then a useful thing. pick the brand that offends the Similarly, the Conservatives least? Which is your favourite were never that dangerous. Sure, a colour, anyways - red, blue, green lot of them hold values that the or orange? Might as well spin the majority of Canadians disagree wheel, swallow your pride and with strongly, and some of them pick the candidate with the funni- even hold views that frighten and

est name, just like in high-school. threaten us - but that's why we Jump back to your present date have the Charter of Rights and (which is still my future-stay with Freedoms. One can argue that me here, things are getting a little their specific policies are back- Contributed Photo

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Election Corruption he was asked to write.When Weinberg therefore constitute a much larger scopes published in The Cord Weekly Ed to "write as a black person" and so brought the article in to be proof read, percentage of theirbudgets. Next, the for the week of January 16, 2006 on I assume they felt that they had to 1 attended theWLUSP Annual General the editor-in-chiefread it, liked it and artcle claims that, by increasing the account of my belief that the inter- make threats of gun violence "like a Meeting election and what I wit- asked him to write more. But when basic personal exemption, the Liberal preter of the horoscope requires a typical black person". Am I right? nessed rivaled the corruption of the the article had some negative plan provides "relief for Canada's skills-assessment of their writing Please correct me if I'm wrong. recently fallen Liberal government. response from the student body, The poorest citizens". Again, the facts do skills. The horoscope written was very Personally, I thought that by this age Firstly, I don't understand why the Cord all of a sudden turns their back not support this claim. Approximately accurately, but only on the racism we had evolved from these simple-

motions made on the floor were even on Weinberg, parodying him as "Wack 32% of Canadians - and the vast scale in which they scored an minded views, but clearly I was mis-

voted upon, when it was obvious that Zeinberg" and attacking his character majority of students - do NOT pay unprecedented 11 out 10. taken. As a young black student at Anthony Piscitelli was just going to when he decides to run for WLUSP income taxes. An income tax cut All of the horoscopes were written Laurier, I know that I do not fit this pass whatever motions he wanted President. I got news for you, The Cord therefore does absolutely nothing for offensively, but the spotlight was on racist description of a "gat holding

passed, disregarding votes made by was printing trashy articles long these people - they would have justas two particular star signs, Aries and gangster." the people in attendance opposing before Weinberg wrote his article and much money with or without the Sagittarius. Upon reading them it If you recall, the article written in his motions. will continue to print trashy articles in Liberal tax cut. In contrast, the became clear that they were all writ- September 2005 on "How to get Laid Secondly, Piscitelli was obviously a the future. Lay off Weinberg; if the Conservative proposal to cut the GST ten in what appeared to be Broken at Laurier" (or something of that sort), supporter of McCracken and it people at The Cord would get their provides immediatetax relief to every English, resembling a horrible rendi- not only were the females at our showed, allowing Weinberg to address hoses out of the air, maybe they could single Canadian, and partially tion of a Jamaican accent and /or "community-like" facility offended, questions which insulted his charac- smell the shit that is their newspaper. removes a tax burden that "black, urban, hip-hop" talk. but as were the faculty, staff and sur- ter, then not permitting McCracken to disproportionally hurts the poor. However, in those two star signs in prisingly some male students. The field questions regarding his use of Mike Perulli A short conversation with an eco- particular it read, "...an don't make Cord lost advertising, and was peti- The Cord to insult Weinberg the week nomics or taxation professor would me pull mah gat!" So what does this tioned and protested against. It is before. Shouldn't the chair of the NarrowViewpoint have alerted the Editorial Board to imply? funny that you have the audacity to meeting be impartial, especially when these facts. However, I do not believe The view you put forth in this edi- discriminate against a selected group there is a presidential debate occur- In an effort to impose its political that it was laziness that prevented this tionof The Cord was entirely based on ofLaurier students again! utterly ring and votes can still be swayed? views on students (in "The Students' type ofresearch; rather, it was a desire what you believe to be the "typical I am disgraced by this and Piscitelli might as well have just told Choice" Editorial), the Cord Editorial to isolate themselves from any evi- black person", or the way you believe had I known 1 would have experi- everyone in attendance to vote for Board has relied on its own insular dence that contradicted their pre- a "typical black person" talks. enced such racism as a first year stu- McCracken. What is the point of even thinking rather than consulting with conceived opinions. The ultimate Whether or not you did this intention- dent, at this institution I would surely - having an election when it's not going those more knowledgeable in the outcome of this editorial that stu- ally you still did it and in the end that not have come here. Hunt to be conducted properly? analysis of economic issues. While dents should vote either Liberal or is all that truly matters. The fact that Amanda Charles and Aldaine Lastly, it was obvious that everyone discussing the tax plans ofthe various NDP - was decided well before any you would even contemplate it sick- currently involved in WLUSP was parties, the editorial states that analysis of the respective party plat- ens me. Let us not forget that Black Letter Policy: wasn't Month is fast approaching holding onto their grudge against "many" argue that the Conservative forms, and the Editorial Board History All letters to the editormust be signed and sub- author's student identifi- Zack Weinberg tightly. soon as the plan to cut the GST will benefit high- about to let any "facts" get in their and also that the article was released mitted with the name, As cation number, and telephone number. Letters been on Martin Luther Jr. - shame question period began, hands went er-income earners. Apparently none way. Sadly, after having exposed King Day must be received by 12pm Tuesday on disk, or up from "many" people consulted were to the Cord's narrow leftist viewpoints on you if you did in fact do this delib- via e-mail at [email protected] with WLUSP members immedi- of the heading of 'Cord letter.' Letters wouldn't We, the black students ofWLU the subject ately attacking Weinberg. In contrast, economists, who almost universally for the past four years, I erately. must be typed or easily legible and may not few days dedicated to us exceed 350 words. The Cord reserves the right the questions McCracken were asked agree that the GST is a regressive tax expect anything else. have very Canadian calendar. You to edit any letter for brevity and clarity. Spelling seemed premeditated, as McCracken that most severely punishes the poor. within the and grammar will be corrected. The Cord and dis- the right to reject any letter, in whole had a seemingly written the risk of boring the Editorial Bradley Wiffen completely disregarded this reserves response pre- At or in part. pared. Board with useless "facts", this is respected us. I end this earners spend a Offensive Horoscopes As previously mentioned the views The Cord reserves the right not to publish asking a simple question: because low-income material that is deemed to be libelous or in expressed by the author were very Why does WLUSP hate Zack Weinberg larger proportion of their total contravention with the Cord's Code of Ethics or so to the horo- stereotypical. The individual attempt- journalistic standards much? He simply wrote an article income, and consumption taxes I am writing in regards Cord 10 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 Opinion |The Weekly The solutions to gun violence aren'tfound at the bottom ofa bottle, obviously Tyler Feltmate's ideas for gun control are reckless, thoughtless and impractical, but nonetheless satisfying

Boxing Day, had me fuming. back out from the tube) we were element of course, but aside from men inclined to wearing jump- Then, I heard that another hardly of sound mind, and the that, I'll take money laundering suits and berets, so what kind of shooting had occurred, and this solutions we started coming up over random shooting any day. unmitigated havoc do you think one in the parking lot of the with for the shooting problem Also, at the time it occurred to they could inflict upon a few TYLER FELTMATE Oakville Place mall. were, well, less than lucid. us, the thought of seeing all those minor street gangs? Guest Columnist Okay, I've had it. Oakville is gun murderers hang- Again, the problem soon reputed as one of the wealthiest If the JTF2 can topple regimes ing at the bottom of becomes apparent. Anyone To be honest, I'm new at this writ- towns in the country, per capita. Lake Ontario with remember the October Crisis? ing-for-newspapers thing, but you When gang-related violence run by men inclined to wearing cement blocks for Yeah, decidedly not the way to know what? It's really kind of begins to appear in such an area, footwear was pretty go- cathartic. one where poverty and neglected jumpsuits and berets, what kind damned appealing. So what can we learn from this After hearing word of the latest youth cannot suffice as an expla- Now I'm aware recap of drunken rambling? chapter in the long list of shoot- nation, the frustration that this of unmitigated havoc do you the number of gaps in Simple: to solve a problem of vio- ings that have been filling the whole problem causes starts to the reasoning here is lence, counter-violence is usually news for the past months, I now build more rapidly than ever. think they could inflict upon a impressive and I not the way to go. It sure as hell find myself in serious need of So what am I going to do about don't actually think isn't when dealing with the cur- some catharting, so here goes. it you might ask? Well, not much, few minor street gangs? this to be an actual rent crisis facing Toronto. Few will argue when I say that frankly, though I am going to share resort, but like the Let's now extend this line of the rash of gun violence that has with you a little story. courts in some places thought; if I have to be drunk to plagued the GTA over the past year Over the holidays, I got together The first brainstorm was that of have said, I was drunk, so I can't the point of breathing semi-com- is likely to be one of the defining with a couple of guys I've known one ofthe other guys -I'm not sure be blamed. To be honest though, bustible fumes before I start want- characteristics of Toronto in 2005. since high school. We were some- which, as both attend school at there's a reason I've got a ing to blow someone away for My reaction to these attacks was where between steps one and two Guelph. Anyone feel like guessing Boondock Saints poster on the doing something I find reprehen- probably similar to that of most. of our plan to get supremely how they'd solve the whole issue? wall over my headboard. Some of sible, what does this say about the Angered, as some of the victims blitzed that night (step 1 being Sing it with me now- the above theory still appeals, I IQ of every last one of the gun-tot- were children. Vaguely confused, 'start drinking' and step 2 being M-a-f-i-a! M-a-f-i-a! admit. ing criminals who've chosen to do as there is hardly a need for this 'sleep') when one of them hap- That's right, why not give the So on to suggestion two. This just that over the past year? kind of thing here in Canada. (Not pened to mention that he'd been organized crime connections in one was mine, military buff that I As to an actual solution here, to say that there's a need for it any- at the Eaton's Centre on the very Guelph (you've all heard the am. Why not bring in the JTF2? hell, I haven't got a clue. where, but there is even less cause day that Creba was shot. rumours now, and do you really For those who've not heard, Like I said, I'm only after cathar- for it to start here, than to contin- Having just worked out the think Notre-Dame-sized cathe- we're talking about the Canuck sis, remember? ue in cities where it is already a mechanics of the Half-Yard drals are a common feature of version of the American Delta- common ailment). Depth-Charge (and for those of agricultural towns?) free run of Force or British SAS; our own spe- The newsregarding the death of you who've paused to consider Rexdale? We'd have to slap them cial forces. These are the guys who Jane Creba, a 15-year-old girl shot them now yourselves, no, you with the requirement that they are trained to either topple or dead as she was shopping on won't be able to get the shot glass eliminate the 'unorganized' crime prop-up foreign regimes run by [email protected]

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Sydney Helland Bring your green hat I think that the only thing that can really be said here is: "We're going streaking. We're going up through the quad to the gymnasium." "Who's streaking?" "There's... there's more coming." Cord Weekly^ The Opinion WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 ￿ 11 Sexual assault prevention lacking

We need to stop targeting the victims, and start targeting the perpetrators - beginning with a proper outlining of consequences

of the victim. regarding the punishment of per- students. lumps sexual assault in with other Failure to report is often a direct sons found guilty of sexual assault Last year there was a public types of harassment, played out in result of the lack of an atmosphere at the university is just one more service announcement depicting the form of a presentation during where victims feel confident instance of negligence of acquir- a young man committing sexual Orientation Week, which is a high- enough to lodge a complaint. ing justice for the victims. coercion; the caption read "Talk to risk time for assault. The presenta- KATHRYN FLYNN The feelings of"guilt, shame and Even exceptional efforts such as your sons about sexual assault." tion does not come until Friday of fear" that the Security pamphlet the Sexual Assault Video Sexual assault prevention pro- that week, which is far too late for A vivid memory from my first year describes are not the fault of the Workshop provided at grams are burgeoning in grass- some. in residence is the haunting image victim, but rather highlight the mylaurier.ca still only address the roots efforts to stop assault before The Laurier community needs of a rapist who was terrorizing the shortcomings of a school that students as would-be-victims. it happens. These efforts look to to help foster discussion on sexual Waterloo community during the does not lend itself strongly Jay Harrison, a third-year stu- open a dialogue about sexual assault prevention, one that will first months ofmy university career. enough to the promotion of an dent who helped create the video assault and seek prevention target everyone on campus, not His image was posted on every atmosphere that fights sexual workshop, believes that the through directly addressing the just the victims. Hopefully, the residence window, but the vague assault, uneducated attitudes and "biggest problem with the way potential perpetrators. existing efforts will initiate discus- details about his appearance pro- the perpetrators themselves. sexual assault is addressed on our There has never been any hesi- sion within the student body, vided no reassurance or safety for The Harassment Officer at campus is that it isn't addressed." tation in addressing women and administration and security per- students. Laurier is Dr. Luke Fusco and he The campus must be "undeni- men as possible victims of sexual sonnel because a solidified effort Students' security on campus is does uphold section 6.1 of the uni- ably supportive" of sexual assault assault and there should be no is always more effective than a paramount and thus sexual versity's policy on "Harassment victims, and Harrison notes such hesitation in addressing men and fragmented one. assault prevention needs to be /Discrimination". efforts as Antioch College's "Got women as possible perpetrators addressed in many ways. The policy details - in typical Consent?" campaign that opened either.

Laurier Security does provide political jargon - the rights of stu- a dialogue in an effort to target all Laurier's own "True Reflections" letters@cordweekly. com pamphlets about such security dents to be free from harassment issues: e.g "What you can do about of any kind. There are no set pun- Sexual Assault." The phrasing of ishments for those who have com- this instructional pamphlet, plaints lodged against them. though its intentions are good, Those fearful of false accusations perpetuates myths about assault. should know that there is no evi- While the risk of assault can be dence to suggest sexual assault minimized by communicating accusations are more often ficti- intentions verbally, the pamphlet tious than any other crime - two to tells potential victims not to four percent of all criminal accu- "expect anyone to be able to read sations are falsified. your mind." Issues more pertinent to acade- Such phrasing pushes onus mia, but less emotionally traumat- 7 NIGHTS ALL-INCLUSIVE back onto the victim and rein- ic, have their consequences clear- iwioP»»t3 .„*« ;«...>. delineated, not. forces the myth that an assault ly but assault does 3 star sans£■*■■■«» *% m occurs because of something that Plagiarizing an essay is subject Depart Fm, 1 m «# £ •*-*«•< a victim fails to do. to the university's rules on aca- More often what victims do fail demic misconduct, which include, Chw.k out svwvw.trflve Icutsxom far our of ftlt-tftduaives' property prnfites to do is report the crime, or they but are not limited to, failure of the %$a MMt hbiiMZ* %$ #MIM* Mtl £A*VV*i t 112%% % MM *. t W *.*"?£ «• « 'T* J fVM'WM*U report it to someone in confidence course or expulsion. <~t#ls*te nif if/mhtfit? v?r •#?jlßßWftjU like a friend, a don or an It is necessary for students to RLAObut for the purpose of con- have faith in their university, and solation only, and not to launch a that is only possible if the school's formal complaint. Not all sexual policies stipulate both crime and assaults at Laurier are reported, punishment. but this is not wholly the shortfall The absence of any dictates

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Cord Features sends Alex Hayter, our very straight A&E Editor, and Marcos Moldes, our quit Will orientation shade their view or will the film manage to delive

change in Western tradition and If the story featured a heterosex­ A ideology. ual romance, would it be getting beautiful "Conservative society" in anywhere near the same amount America has lashed out against the of attention from critics, Golden tragedy about the fllm, seeing that it has brought the Globes, etc? Of course not. The gay marriage debate to the fore­ film centres itself on a pressing anguish of unfulfilled love. front of social politics, with dis­ issue, and the screen practically It's an absolute triumph, Gay cowboys sticking penises into cussions on CNN and Fox News. fizzles with taboo the entire time. each other. OK, those weren't my Funny how most objectors to Swap Ledger for Kirsten Dunst every way.- Dawn Taylor, Por exact preconceptions, but when it the fllm had never actually seen it. and you've got yourself an incredi­ boils down to it, let's be honest: If you ask me, "straight society" bly boring movie. Homosexuality Tribune I'd be glad to talk about r that's what the subject matter was has been ambivalent about the lends the film its impact, but it's going to be, put bluntly. film because it speaks with objec­ not treated as its gimmick. but I haven't seen the movie. I've hear Oh sure, there'd be nice scenery, tive honesty. In truth, I was blown away by George W. Bush By seemingly renouncing good acting and a little bit of This isn't a Will and Grace gay Brokeback Mountain. I never sus­ action here and there, but I was fling with campy escapades. To a pected I would think about it pret­ !t makes a case for tolerance and underst about to watch a movie about two straight person, Ledger's and ty much every day since I saw it, men falling in love - ugh! Gyllenhaal's characters seem like but I have. The fllm seems more effc ively than a fJ m wit r rror dr But come on; Brokeback the least 'gay' people one can find. effective the more I think about it, Fhps e ,Aovie fmoo·tum Brokebu hou1t01 r Mountain?. It sounds like a chick­ The touching affection between and it's not an easy thing to take flick. It even had the recipe in the two is nigh-on impossible to off your mind. aou t ~u lence by tne un·tet.: State:, (on!ere1C 0 l place: Heath Ledger casting aside reject and utterly believable. So As my mum said upon leaving his medieval armour to play a sen­ what if it's just acting? If you can the screening, "everybody should r los ,fi n 0 (morally offe ~ aie s timental role that all the girls will believe it on screen, I think that's have to see that film." I think this is sigh for; Donnie Darko (cough) sufficient to believe it in real life. a fitting remark. expre\~ed cqncer for what hey saw O':l a ur.p n e do Jake Gyllenhaal showing us his I would hope that watching It won't make you feel insecure to h co1 ove·sid goy wester'l. Cothol·c ews Agen feminine side after kicking ass in Brokeback will help "straight soci­ about your sexuality or lead you to ]arhead. Now they're playing gay ety" by opening their eyes a little. question the nature of your being, roles to get noticed. Who's next? Everyone is touched by but it will open your eyes, just a lit­ Arnold Schwarzenegger? romance, and Brokeback is purely tle, to the unfairly tough world out that. It's very hard to there for same-sex couples. laugh at the main And hopefully, if you've read Oh sure, there'd be nice scenery, characters if your through this whole article, you'll own emotions are realise I'm not quite the homo­ good acting and a little bit of entwined in the phobe I made myself out to be. story. action here and there, but I was Giving into their feelings wasn't ing, the acting, the cinematography, etc. It is not a .. recommendation" to see th about to watch a movie about two going to destroy Ennis or Jack as peo­ the subject matter. -christianity Today Movies disclaimer Brokeback Mountain is the men falling in love - ugh! ple, they won't become unravelled thy, if not outright ·support, for those practicing the homosexual lifestyle.- By Paul S or torn apart This was apparently a film that because society has already locked Brokeback Mountain's seven Golden Globe nominations. What a sad day in America when pays sensitivity to the "queer com­ them both apart and thrown away deadly unprotected anal sex and deception is up for Best Picture of the Year. This anti-famil munity". I personally don't like the key. B r o k e b a c k terms like "queer community" or Mountain, above all, emphasizes cloaked in awards nominations. -Stephen Bennett So it is no great surprise that some ·n the med· "GLBT". You can tell this because I the lack of freedom in the 1960's use quotation marks. southern US. It's an oppression religious extremists to establish that the new film Brokeback Mountain is a source of great contra While I'm straight, I don't con­ that is just as relevant today, and is Ang [lee] was attached, I knew it would be a different type of movie that would go beyond the confi sider myself a member of some therefore an important movie for club that dictates my way of life; the North American audience. -Jake Gyllenhaal First and foremost, when I read the script it was one of the most beautiful stories I'd e the other side shouldn't have to feel that way either. Can't we all Heath Ledger Abeautiful tragedy about the anguish of unfulfilled love. It's an absolute triumph, in every wa just be accepted as people, and W. forget about all these boundaries? seen the movie. I've heard about it.- George Bush By seemingly renouncing overt politics, it makes a case Don't blame me for trying. agenda.- Rob Vaux, Flipside Movie Emporium Brokeback Mountain, originally rated L(limited adult audience) by t I decided to see Brokeback Mountain because I wanted to ly offensive) after several pro-family organizations expressed concern for what they saw as an implicit endorsement know what all the fuss was about. The actors (and director) have had Mountain, a homosexual'love' story between two cowboys released in early December, has been banned by a Salt Lak weak career paths lately, and boy movie, .. which is a cruel simplification. -Roger Ebert In their very innocence, they are, in an odd way, a bit like the redemption was calling. I was real­ ly just hoping for a pleasant two Gleiberman This is a great love that just happens to be between two men.-Louis B. Hobson If you want to see an original, po hours to relax with a bit of popcorn and root beer and forget about the the 3-star rating, that is only in reference to the quality of the filmmaking, the acting, the cinematography, etc. It is not a .. rec Cord article I had to finish. I didn't go to the cinema expect­ Christianity Today Movies disclaimer Brokeback Mountain is the biggest, boldest attempt yet by Hollywood to gain sympathy, if n ing to have my perceptions about Network) Don't be fooled by Brokeback Mountain's seven Golden Globe nominations. What a sod day in America when o movie that homosexuality transformed overnight. That's just not going to Picture of the Year. This anti·fomily movie sends o very harmful, insidious message to its viewers, cloaked in awards nominations. ·Step happen to me. But after watching it, I felt that anti-goy cultural and religious extremists to establish that the new film Brokeback Mountain is a source of great controversy. It's not. Neil G it's an important movie because it of movie that would go beyond the confines of two guys and their sexuality towards the more difficult topic of love. ·Joke Gyllenhoal First and could impact those who least expect it. It's a small step in the ing to come across something like that. ·Heath Ledger Abeautiful tragedy about the anguish of unfulfilled love. If's an absolute triumph, in every right direction towards a gradual it.- George W. Bush By seemingly renouncing overt politics, it makes o case for tolerance and understanding for more effectively than ofilm with a T

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sure that the scenes containing If witty jabs at Brokeback A gay sexuality were tame enough to Mountain are an indication that beautiful not overshadow the rest of the people consider it to be just movie, but also present enough to another movie, then I've never tragedy about the register in the audience's mind. been so happy·to hear Leno and Instead of the cheesy Letterman's banter. languish of unfulfilled love. Hollywood skin flick I was expect­ The fact that the characters are When I first saw the ads for ing, I was treated to a really inov­ cowboys, a symbol of conservative an absolute triumph, in Brokeback Mountain, I couldn't ing story about two people who mid-western American identity, is way.- Dawn Taylor, Portland help but laugh. I was sure that the loved each other but lived in a just icing on the already-delicious movie would get over-hyped in the society that could not overcome cake that is Brokeback Mountain. d be glad to talk about ranching; media and then promptly tank at its intolerance. It's hard to think Director Ang Lee manages to the box office. that there are still places where not only bring this amazing short t seen the movie. I've heard about it.- When The Cord asked me to that level of intolerance still exists. story to life but also manages to h By seemingly renouncing overt politics, wrjte an article about my reaction It serves as a reminder that only 35 take a jab at heteronormative to it as a gay man, I thought it years ago homophobia was the masculinity. .for tolerance and understanding for more would be a good excuse to go see norm. By keeping the characters from the movie and claim it was for turning into a walk­ ,. m wit~ t more dm~~· agen~a.- R 'research purposes'. ing stereotype and It was refreshing to see BrokP.ba~k Mou1tair, original In order to prepare for the by making subtle movie and write this article I read references to their tee: Sta+e) Conference of (at'" otk B) the short story in The New Yorker homosexuality portrayed as own discomfort on which the movie was based. with their sexuality, Uy offe'1sNe! ai Compared to Annie Proulx's last something other than the the movie portrays piece of fiction-turned-film, The them in an honest Shipping News, the movie was not stereotypical limp-wristed queen and believable way. only touching and faithful to the from Queer Eye for the Straight It was refreshing to story, but also a significant accom­ see homosexuality plishment for mainstream Guy or Will and Grace. portrayed as some­ Hollywood film. thing other than the Based on the trailers and hype stereotypical limp- around the movie, I had expected Going in, I had set the bar of wristed queen from Queer Eye for to see a lot more skin than was in expectations pretty low since the the Straight Guy or Will and Grace. the film. While the idea of two only other movie I'd seen with I've got to admit that at the end cowboys prancing around naked Heath Ledger was Ten Things I of the movie I did get a little misty appeals to my sensibilities, I can Hate About You (not exactly an around the eyes. Seeing those understand that it's not every­ Oscar-worthy performance). characters forced to choose one's idea of a good time. Much to my surprise and between being together and being commendation" to see the film, nor is it a rating of the "moral acceptability" of The movie managed to make amazement, I was wrong. Not safe is something that still occurs only can he act but he did an everywhere. People seem to think rokeback Mountain is the biggest, boldest attempt yet by Hollywood to gain sympa­ amazing job portraying the char­ that the homophobia shown in acter of Ennis. Brokeback Mountain is a thing of exual lifestyle.- By Paul Strand (Christian Broadcasting Network) Don't be fooled by So why is this movie getting the past, when in reality it's an on­ KJ teased on the late-night talk show going struggle for queer people. sad day in America when a movie that glorifies homosexuality, adultery, dangerous and circuit? I'm happy that this movie made of the Year. This anti-family movie sends a very harmful, insidious message to its viewers, Two words for you: Gay and it to the big screen. That's not just Cowboys. because of how it deals with alter­ rise that some in the media ore actively seeking out views and opinions of anti-gay cultural and The cowboy is probably one of native representations of gay men, the few remaining sacred icons of but also because the injustice and is a source of great controversy. It's not. Neil G. -President of GLAAD As soon as I heard [director] heterosexual masculinity and suffering of these two fictional .would go beyond the confines of two guys and their sexuality towards the more difficult topic of love. Hollywood gave it a gay twist. characters may remind people The movie does have its corny that homophobia still exists and ost beautiful stories I'd ever read," he said. "It's really refreshing to come across something like that.­ moments, just like any other that minority rights are still at risk. romantic drama, and frankly I With that said, I don't think that solute triumph, in every way.- Dawn Taylor, Portland Tribune I'd be glad to talk about ranching, but I haven't would be more worried if comedi­ this movie is ground-breaking cin­ ans completely ignored the movie. ema. rt politics, it makes a case for tolerance and understanding for more effectively than a film with a more direct It's a great movie but independ­ imited adult audience) by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has been reclassified as an 0 (mora l- ent and European filmmakers have dealt with queer characters s on implicit endorsement of the USCCB film critic to the controversial gay western. -catholic News Agency Brokeback for years now. As I was leaving the theatre I been banned by a Salt Lake City cinema.-Terry Vanderheyden"Brokeback Mountain" has been described as "a gay cow­ heard two people talking about an odd way, a bit like the ancient Greeks, who saw homosexuality as an exalted expression of male friendship. -Owen how great it was that society was so liberal that this movie could be wont to see an original, powerful and emotionally authentic love story, go see it. If not, go shopping. -Neil G. Giuliano As for aired. I wanted to turn around and tell them about all the amazing 1graphy, etc. It is not a "recommendation" to see the film, nor is it a rating of the "moral acceptability" of the subject matter. - films that came before Brokeback Mountain. Is the movie blazing bod to gain sympathy, if not outright support, for those practicing the homosexual lifestyle.- By Paul Strand (Christian Broadcasting down a path unknown? I don't merico when a movie that glorifies homosexuality, adultery, dangerous and deadly unprotected anal sex and deception is up for Best think so. But has this movie cleared the way for more main­ awards nominations. -Stephen Bennett So it is no great surprise that some in the media ore actively seeking out views and opinions of stream Hollywood films with lead­ 1 ing gay characters? Definitely. controversy. It's not. Neil G. -President of GLAAD As soon as I heard [director] Ang [Lee] was attached, I knew it would be a different type While not "groundbreaking," I r -Jake Gyllenhaal First and foremost, when I read the script it was one of the most beautiful stories I'd ever read," he said. 'Ws really refresh- can say with certainty that this movie was at the very least signifi­ 1 absolute triumph, in every way.· Dawn Taylor, Portland Tribune I'd be glad to talk about ranching, but I haven't seen the movie. I've heard about cant. ectively than a film with a more direct agenda.· Rob Vaux, Flipside Movie Emporium Brokeback Mountain, originally rated L(limited adult audience) 16￿ WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 Student Life Blm Cord WI I KI V

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CHINSTRAP PENGUIN MARCH - Deception Island, an active volcano, was one of Jason Shim's stops in his Antarctic adventure. The island is home to Chinstrap penguins like the ones above. Antarctica: journeyofa lifetime While many Canadians go south for the winter, Jason Shim went the furthest south possible, all the way to Antarctica to fulfill a lifelong dream

JASON SHIM Ushuaia, Argentina. longer existed. During the them to shore. As soon as we my bathing suit and as I swam out Online Production Manager From there, we boarded our Antarctic summer, the sun never arrived on the island, hundreds of into the frigid waters, I found ship, the Akademic Shokalskiy, for sets—it glides over the sky during Gentoo penguins curiously wad- myself feeling more alive than I While most of the world had been two days on the Southern Ocean. the course of the day and then dled up to our group and wel- can ever remember. After a few explored by the turn of the 20th While sailing to Antarctica, a typ- lightly graces the horizon, produc- comed us. Penguins are funny ani- moments, I raced with everyone century, Antarctica remained elu- ical day involved getting up at ing brilliant sunsets that last for mals; they will walk right up to else back to the pool of hot water sive to all but the most intrepid 7:3oam, eating breakfast and hours. you, become completely disinter- on the beach and breathed a sigh explorers. Right up to the 19605, attending lectures about climate ested and then ofrelief. It was a crazy moment, to much of the continent remained change, glaciology and Antarctic As we proceeded south, the days continue on their be sure, but it was a hell of a lot of uncharted. wildlife. way. fun. It's a cold and inhospitable As we sailed through the Drake grew longer until the nights no One of the most During the course ofthe expedi- place. So when I told people I was Passage, however, waves relent- memorable land- tion we boarded the Zodiacs 15 going, I heard one of two respons- lessly rocked the boat and 1 (along longer existed. During the Antarctic ings was times, landing on islands, seeing es: "That's wonderful!" or, more with a few of the students) found Deception Island, glaciers and icebergs up close, fol- often, "You're crazy!" myself quite seasick and hugging summer, the sun never sets—it which is an active lowing whales that surfaced only This past holiday season, I had the toilet. volcano that is meters away and visiting research the opportunity to fulfill my lifelong The education team that pre- glides over the sky during the home to over stations. dream of going on an Antarctic sented the lectures on this expedi- 500,000 Chinstrap One of our final stops was Port expedition as a student-chaperone tion was truly inspirational. It course of the day and then lightly penguins. It was Lockroy, a British station in with the organization Students On included "Fritz" Koerner, who was an awe-inspiring Antarctica which also has a post Ice (studentsonice.com). part of the British team that made graces the horizon. sight to stand at office. There are few places on Founded in 2000, Students On the first transarctic crossing in the peak of the Earth from which I would want to Ice organizes expeditions to the 1968 on dogsleds; Fred Roots, who Soon, massive icebergs the size island listening to nothing but the send a postcard to everyone I Antarctic and Arctic regions for spent three years in Antarctica of the DAWB began to appear on sound of the Antarctic birds. know. How often do people high school students with the mis- surveying the land; and Bill the horizon. One evening, as we Later in the afternoon, we made receive mail from Antarctica? sion of educating youth about Lishman, who is best known as the stood on the deck, we were fortu- our way to the other side of the Antarctica began as a dream for environmental issues and inspir- innovator who inspired the movie nate enough to witness an iceberg island, where steam covered the me many years ago, and at times, ing them to effect positive change Fly Away Home. cave and fall into the ocean, a nat- volcano-heated beach. The expe- it seemed utterly hopeless. It isnt in the world. All of them were quite humble ural occurrence that people rarely dition leaders dug a hot tub and easy to get there, but if you are The route to Antarctica requires about their accomplishments. get to see. told us that we could sit inside it, willing to put in the time and effort nearly three solid days of travel. When I met Bill at the airport, he On New Year's Eve, we made our but only if we first swam in the that is necessary to fundraise for The first day is spent in the air, introduced himself as a sculptor. first landing at Robert Point. A ocean, which was just above freez- an expedition like this, I promise hopping from Toronto to Miami Lo As we proceeded south, the days landing involves boarding small ing. that it will be worth your while. Chile to the beautiful port city of grew longer until the nights no inflatable Zodiac boats and taking So naturally, 1 stripped down to Weekly The Cord | Student Life WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 ￿' 17 Culture shocked and awareness raised

Sydney Helland Laurier students raised awareness and funds for R.O.O.F. with their annual culture show, using WLU's diversity to help troubled youth in K-W

very different cultures overall. Keith Diplock and Chris Reich astounding African drum solo by aged 12-25were helped by R.0.0.F. Barbara Lui and Alykahan started the show off nicely with Gerima Harifletcher, an excellent through counselling and support, Esmail, heads of the EAC, were their piano- and voice-accompa- dance by some of the cast from life skills training, substance abuse very pleased with the turn out and nied rendition of Mozart's last semester's "Rhythm Nation," prevention programs, connec- EMMA MCFARLANE the quality of Culture Shock this "Abendempfindug an Laura". and a very impressive Kung fu tions to shelters and countless year, but with only 100 tickets sold It was a beautiful song and it presentation by Waterloo locals other necessary and important and only half of the chairs filled, was nice to see that the finer arts "Team Dim Sum." services. Kung fu fighters, girls in pink there was a need for better adver- are still being practiced. As well as watching the amazing Culture Shock 2006: Looking for dancing to traditional Chinese cel- tising. Despite this, numbers have I couldn't understand a single performances and being inspired Diversity? was a great experience ebration music, an amazing grown fr.om previous years. word of it, but that aligns with the to take up a culturally relevant and I wish that more students had African drummer, a Germanoper- The main goal of the EAC is to entire point of Culture Shock: to Scottish hobby (back to the bag- attended to see their peers per- atic singer and a drag queen from promote cross-cultural awareness, demonstrate how aspects of cul- pipes I go!), the money from my form. Culture Shock is part of the Waterloo. Not the usual group I and Culture Shock certainly deliv- ture and humanity can transcend ticket purchase also went to help a EAC's ongoing yearly mission to spend my evenings out with, but ered. language and time. locally run charity. host events that help raise WLU last Friday, I was lucky enough to Although the two MCs' It must have been in this mind- This year, the EAC decided to students' awareness of culture spend my night with quite the attempts at comedy left much to set that the EAC invited Miss Drew, donate the funds raised to around the globe. motley crew. be desired, they did not take away a female "illusionist," to perform. "Reaching Our Outdoor Friends" I hope to see you at Culture Last Friday marked the fifth from the acts they announced. To see a drag queen dancing and (R.0.0.F.). This non-profit organi- Shock 2007. Look for me and my annual Culture Shock show, organ- The performers, exceptional in lipsyncing like nobody's business zation is based in K-W and is bagpipes. ized and run by Laurier's Equality their display of personally relevent in Maureen Forrester Recital Hall devoted to helping street youth Awareness Committee (EAC). The cultural aspects, were varied in tal- was most definitely not an every- find a way out of the cold and on event showcased talented students ent and skill, and some stood out day occurence. to a better life. and Waterloo locals, displaying 11 more than others. After that, there was an Last year, more than 3,000 kids WLUdating.com: a new breed ofonline dating in Canada), Facebook is all the impressive. The design is a bit because you'll be in touch with rage, and as commonplace and rough around the edges compared students that are close by," obligatory as MSN. Registration is to the sleek look of Facebook.com explained McCarthy. "I don't feel MICKELLE PINCHEV free, easy, and gives you access to and similar sites. there's a need right now to com- Facebook pages from students all Registration is free and involves bine them all because I think it's StudentLifeEditor over. Even all-star college athletes choosing a handle, password and better to have each one catered to like Vince Young have Facebook creating a profile; much like any its own university." There are a hundred ways to meet pages. email service, blog or online com- I disagree. Part of the appeal of people at Laurier. Now there are a Currently 23-years-old and liv- munity. the Internetis its ability to connect hundred and one. ing in Ottawa, McCarthy took When making your profile, indi- communities of people beyond Trent University graduate Business Administration at Trent cating body type, ethnicity and the constraints of geography, and Michael McCarthy has just and created the dating site in his religion are all required fields, having to continuously sign up at launched WLUdating.com, as well third year. which some people might find seemingly identical sites is just a as identical sites for all other "I found that students weren't intrusive. nuisance. major universities in Ontario after taking advantage of the meeting In response to criticism in Unlike Facebook, which acts as having success with the original grounds around campus," says Trent's university paper, Arthur, a blog space and markets itself as site at his school. McCarthy. "I found it hard to meet accusing the site of appealing only a "college community," Unfortunately, "Wilfred Laurier people where I went to school so I to heterosexuals, the new sites WLUdating.com clearly comes off University's 100% FREE dating & figured there must be the same make a much better attempt at as online dating. People just look- friendships website" not only has demand in other schools." being homosexual- and bisexual- ing to connect with others at our school's name spelled wrong, The Trent site originally charged friendly. Laurier might be put off by the it also currently has only seven students a fee for membership but Since Laurier's site is currently stigma of a "dating" site or by the members, including myself. McCarthy finally concluded "stu- unknown to most students I want- fact that our school's name is bla- Similar to Facebook.com, this is dents really don't want to pay for a ed to have a look at Trent's site to tantly misspelled. an online community for service like this." see what kind of activity goes on. But in the end, the site is only as As more University students to meet, make Surprisingly, McCarthy is not Annoyingly. 1 learned that my good as its members. friends, post pictures, blog and making a dime on these sites. He password and login don't work on people learn about this site, its fate coordinate events. There is also an told The Cord, "I'm paying for the any site other than Laurier's and is up to Laurier students who ulti- area for campus clubs and the site out of my own pocket right that in order to communicate with mately decide if this is the new standard "AmIHOT" area where now," and he has no plans in the members from other schools, I'd Facebook of Canada or if it will be students can subject themselves near future to add fees or advertis- have to go through the whole sign- lost in cyberspace oblivion. to being rated by their peers. ing to generate a profit. up process on each individual site. In the States (and increasingly At first glance the site isn't very "I think it's better that way 18<￿ WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25. 2008 Student Life |The Cord Weeklyl Shandiz Persian Cuisine is the 'Shandizzle'

and total lack of descriptions. the-bone tender, but the sauce Catching the look of incompre- was a bit watery and the rice had hension in my eyes, the man way too much dill in it. behind the counter endeavoured My date, feeling more adventur- JOSHBOROS to explain. ous than I, went for the Fesenjan Food forThought The menu is small, with two stew. This was an intriguing com- main types of dishes: kebabs and bination of pomegranate, walnuts Tired of the standard WLU diet of stews, also called polos when and chicken that had clearly been hamburgers and pitas? Try Persian served with rice. stewed for a while, and served cuisine. Kebabs are exactly what you curry-style over rice. Yes, in a city as wonderfully think: seasoned beef or chicken on This I found very good at first, multicultural as Waterloo any- a stick, served with flavoured bas- but the heavy sweetness of the thing and everything can be mati rice. The stews are very much dish began to wear on the palate found. Shandiz, located in like curries and their polos come the more I ate. University Plaza at 170 University with various kinds ofrice. We also split an order of hum- My shank was a very reasonable the wall and some sort of Middle Ave. West, beside the Mongolian My date and I decided to skip mus, as it was something we both $6.99 ($3.99 without the rice), the Eastern pop music video channel Grill, is the place to find some- the whole kebab thing altogether knew very well. Both ofus thought stew was $6.99 ($4.99 without rice) on in the background. thing completely different. (if you ask me, it's overdone) and it was good, and the pita was nice- and the hummus was $1.99, The food was good, but would If you are thinking to yourself, try the polos. ly warmed. almost cheaper than making it have been better had it been fresh- "What exactly is Persian cuisine?", I had a craving for lamb and to Everything at Shandiz was quite yourself. er. Overall, I would recommend don't worry. So was I, and a first my surprise Shandiz offered a affordable. The most expensive Overall, I would have to dub going with a group of friends. glance at the menu did little to braised lamb shank (the end part thing on the menu was the Chelo- Shandiz as an upscale university Places like Shandiz are almost appease my fears. Posted behind of the leg), or Baghali Polo, with kebab Soltani at $10.99, which dive. The atmosphere is very inevitably improved by good com- the cafeteria-style counter, it lima bean and dill weed rice. comes with two different types of much that of a cafeteria, but one pany, and the dishes lend them- scared me with its foreign words The shank was good, falling-off- kebab. with a bunch of foreign words on selves well to plate swapping.

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SPORTS INBRIEF Curling Hawks soaring in '06 Men and women shine in East Sectionals The opening weekend of action for Laurier's curling rinks yield- ed favourable results. Hollie Nicol skipped her team to a 3-0 record, beating Toronto 10-6, Trent 10-4, and Queen's 10-9. First-year skip Paul Arkilander led the men to a 2-1 record, marred only by a 7-4 loss to Queen's. Men's Basketball Hawks shock UW on the hardcourt After a hard-fought 71-66 loss at McMaster on Wednesday, the Hawks bounced back with an impressive 68-51 upset of the Waterloo Warriors. The trio of Andrew MacKay, Wade Currie, and Rob Innes paced the offence with 20, 16, and 14respectively. The Hawks improved to 6-8 with the win, while UW drops to 9-6. Women's Hockey Ladies continue winning ways at Brock The Hawks traveled to St. Catherine's Saturday night and dropped the Brock Badgers in a tight 2-1 affair. Rookie forward Andrea Ironside and third-year defence Lauren Meschino net- ted the WLU goals as the Hawks lengthened the chasm between them and the rest of the OUA. Laurier improves to 15-1-1.

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PARRY SOHI the first set 24-15, led by powerful After the game, Coach Shayne Writer Sports kills and great blocks from Jamie White commented on the team's Bondarenko. play over the weekend. Coming off a tough five-set loss Fatigue seemed to be an issue in "I thought we played very well against York last Wednesday, the second and third set as the last night [against Queen's]," WLU's men's volleyball team was Golden Hawks made countless explained White. "Tonight we had looking torebound this past week- mental mistakes. RMC was able to some mental breakdowns and end as they faced the Queen's capitalize on poor serving and looked a little exhausted." Golden Gaels and RMC Paladins. defence by the Hawks, jumping to Wikerd chose to focus on the The Hawks lost the opening set a 2-1 overall advantage. positives. "The team played pretty to the Gaels 25-23, but were able to But Laurier came out with well against Queen's," he noted, rally back, taking the second and intensity in the fourth set, which echoing his coach's statement. third sets, 25-21 and 25-20 respec- paid offdown the stretch. Back-to- "Tonight, we fought hard and had tively. Queen's went on to take the back kills by Bondarenko sealed to get the win and we did." fourth 25-21, staging a fifth and the crucial frame for the Hawks "It was a sloppy game on both deciding set. 25-19, sending the match into a sides," added Bondarenko. "We Similar to last Wednesday's York fifth and deciding set. weren't impressed with our play, game, Laurier came up short, los- Laurier utilized great setting but it's good to win a game in five ing a hard-fought battle 15-12 in and kills to control the abbreviat- and know that we can still win." the fifth. Right side Jean-Paul ed set, as Harris and Wikerd Looking ahead, the 5-10 Hawks Wikerd had 18 kills throughout the proved to be an unstoppable will be looking to rest up for contest while setter Brent Harris combo. Meanwhile, the defensive Wednesday's game at Western for was able to tally an amazing 31 spark up front came from middle a last-ditch playoff push. assists. players Jesse Freeston and Jon "Chances are slim," noted In Saturday's contest against Houston. The Hawks were able to White, "but we're just looking to RMC, the Hawks were looking for rally in the fifth, winning 15-12. keep building." revenge coming offtwo tough five- Harris managed 38 assists, com- set losses. plimenting the 28 kills from Laurier came out strong taking Wikerd. Sydney Helland OVERPOWERED - Queen's attack Luke Lichty blasts one by a pair of Hawks defenders. Davis a scapegoatfor NBA's troubles He might look like a muscular power forward, but he went into the stands to protect his loved ones - like any of us would have

overpaid athletes. Thus, Davis There are precious few times, ple are human, after all. letes who overwhelm the head- deserves his five-gamer. however, that their actions go By no means am I questioning lines can feel and act just as we But frankly, I'm already sick of beyond the realm of salary arbitra- David Stern's NBA policies or the 'normal' humans do, be it for bet- the media criticizing Davis, sin- tion, no trade clauses and Kobe vs. official's decision to eject Davis ter or for worse. VIVEK SARMA gling him out and, worst of all, Shaq-like feuds. Antonio Davis, in from not Ron Sports Writer the game that night. Davis is Artest. He's just comparing his actions to those of his loving concern, gave us all a However, in light of his deserved like you and me. So let's get off the Artest. Last week, ESPN played the glimpse into the humanity of the suspension we must remember man's back, shall we? Antonio Davis is not Ron Artest. highlights of the Artest melee common-day athlete. These peo- that Davis and all the other ath- Not even close. numerous times when speaking of Artest is loud, selfish and clue- Davis' incident. less. He dealt the NBA arguably the In reality though, did Davis do greatest black eye in its history dur- anything any other loving hus- ' ing last year's 'Malice at the Palace'. band wouldn't do? Can we really On Nov. 19 2004, Artest, a man blame him for coming to the aid of known for random trade demands a troubled loved one? *% x among other antics, jumped into I'm betting any guy would do 'mI fXrV [• - / the stands in Detroit and threw the same rush to the side of a 3 months for / multiple punches at fans after a girlfriend, sister or mother when drink was thrown his way. trouble comes calling. Davis' _ -J Davis also went into the stands actions were neither extraordi- i J this week in Chicago, for nor a • • past yet nary, indicative of character Tc Group Exercise • Personal Training very different reasons. flaw akin to Artest's. He was under the impression Davis, the President of the NBA • Transferable Memberships • Huge Selection of Fitness Equipment that his wife was being threatened Player's Association, a model citi- by a drunken Bulls fan. Whether or zen and, up to this point, a more not the threat actually occurred is or less controversy-free (save for B€ST FITNCSS FOR VOUft BUCK! not the point. Regardless, Davis the comments he made when calmly walked to his wife's seating leaving Toronto about not wanting CALL TODAY! 1-800-597-1-FIT or visit us at ww^podlitefitness.com area, watched over the situation his kids to learn the metric system) and then walked back to the court power forward acted in a manner before being ejected. No punches, that extends outside the athletic no bloodshed and no humiliation arena. He stepped into familiar Jm for the league. territory for those of us who have Offer expires January mm mm i Artest missed the entire season ever witnessed a loved one being 31.2008 vafi

KEREN GOTTFRIED Minister Shrish Sumshere Rana Cord International said on Monday. The real number of deaths in Tension in Nepal escalated this this incident is still being contest- weekend after Maoist rebels ed and neither the official toll nor clashed with government forces, that given by the Maoists has been leaving dozens dead and hun- verified. The rebels claim that 86 dreds in jail. people were killed over the week- The clash began on Friday with end while the Ministry of Defence Nepal's monarchical government put the toll at 25. imposing a 10-hour curfew, cut- One of the casualties includes a ting phone lines and shooting local pro-monarchical politician, anyone who appeared on the who was running for Mayor of streets. The curfew was in Janakpur. Though the rebels have response to seven allied Maoist not admitted responsibility for the political parties who threatened to death, they are threatening any- defy a ban on protests and rally one who takes part in the election. against the king. The planned rally On Sunday the protestors was expected to see thousands of promised more demonstrations protestors. against the monarch rule, despite Maoists are protesting the the hundreds of arrests and many absolute monarchy of King killed in recent days. They have Gyanendra, who seized power last called for a nationwide strike, to year and imposed a state of emer- happen tomorrow. gency. He cut telephone lines and The weekend attacks are the Internet connections, claiming he rebels' deadliest since they ended needed to halt the Maoist insur- a four-month unilateral truce on gency in which over 12,500 people January 2, saying the government have been killed since 1996. had failed to hold up their end of Dr. Alistair Edgar, a political sci- the bargain. ence professor specializing in The king's seizure of power international relations at Laurier, evoked strong criticism from the blames both the government and international community, with the the rebels in the incident. US, Britain and India suspending "Neither side deserves sympa- arms aid to Nepal. thy, only the innocent civilians "A significant international caught in between them," he said. presence seems likely to be need- The violence is aimed specifi- ed to monitor the situation and to cally at opposing supposedly cor- control, where necessary, the rupt local elections, called by the actions of government and the king for Feb. 8. The government Maoists," said Dr. Edgar. says it will hold the polls at all According to the UN, the insur- costs, despite the opposition par- gency has displaced over 100,000 ties boycotting them. people.

"We will hold the elections no Contributed Photo matter what," Information DEMONSTRATING FOR THE RIGHT TO DEMONSTRATE - Nepali protesters burn an effigy of King Gyanedra as ten- sions continue in the capital city of Kathmandu. Protestors are demanding a restoration of democracy. Vietnam to lose 50,000 labourers to Saudis

TOM SPENCE there were 70,590 Vietnamese labourers, including housemaids. Cord International workers who entered the interna- The SANARCOM source stated, tional labour market last year "The Vietnamese maids are ade- Last Wednesday, the Saudi through the aid of 150 Vietnamese quately trained to serve as domes- Arabian National Recruitment labour-exporting companies. tic servants in the Saudi house- Committee (SANARCOM) was In 2005, Taiwan was the largest hold." reported to be considering hiring importer of workers, followed by Saudi Arabia is being presented 50,000 workers from Vietnam this Malaysia, Laos, Britain, Denmark as an alternative to Vietnamese year, according to an unnamed and Palau. workers over conventional choic- source within the organization. es, such as The source stated that "The "The Vietnamese are adequately Malaysia, Vietnamese Minister ofLabor, War because of Invalid and Social Affairs Nguyen trained to serve as domestic better working Thi Hang will arrive here today to conditions in hold talks with her Saudi counter- servants in the Saudi household." Saudi Arabia part on how to forge closer rela- as well as bet- tions in the manpower sector." ter wages.

It also reported that two agree- - Anonymous Source, Saudi Arabian National The ments between the Vietnamese Recruitment Comittee Vietnamese Overseas Labour Management workers have Department (VOLMD) and SAN- been targeted ARCOM have already been signed A report from the Vietnamese by Saudi Arabia to both diversify to more easily facilitate recruit- Labour Export Association stated the Kingdom's labour imports as ment. that a possible excess of 100,000 well as lift reliance on traditional Recruitment in Vietnam is cur- jobs in construction, industry and labour-exporting nations such as rently limited by the absence of a domestic sectors for Vietnamese India, and have expressed concern Saudi embassy in Hanoi. workers could be created, if the over the new source of workers as According to the source, however, two sides work willingly on the taking employment opportunities Contributed Photo the Saudi diplomatic mission in project, propelling Saudi Arabia to away from their own citizens.

IN SEARCH OF EMPLOYMENT - An Indian crew straddles the bow of their Bangkok will be able to endorse the top of the list for importing boat December 14, 2005, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Much like work visas for Vietnamese work- Vietnamese workers. Vietnamese workers, Indian labourers are lured to the UAE by significantly ers. The recruited workers were to higher pay than they would otherwise receive in their native country. Currently, it is estimated that be both skilled and unskilled The Cord Weekly Israeli-Palestine Debate WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 ￿231 ShouldPalestinians be granted the right ofreturn? cerning the issue is that the seats in the current Palestinian own. The right to self-determina- multiple Palestinian countries claimants often have little or no elections. tion is a cherished right for all peo- (Jordan is also populated by a proof that they lived where they How the Israeli state would sur- ples and is what the current majority of Palestinians however claim. There are no legal records of vive under the demographic Palestinian conflict is about. RICHARD TOGMAN If the the government is ruled by a ownership nor is there any form of weight of millions of Palestinians Palestinians win the right to have repressive minority tribe of documentation for the majority of who reject the existence of the their own state at the cost of the Hashemites). Palestinians. Jewish nature of Israel is destruction of the Jewish state, If Israel is to retain its unique Since the creation of the state of Moreover, due to the nature of unknown. then what kind of solution is that? identity as the only place where Israel there has been one overrid- their demographics, the once The goal of Jews can walk the streets free of it comes ing question when to its small population that inhabited Palestinian inde- anti-Semitism,o and for Israel to is The claimants often have little or foundations. It a question that Israel proper has blossomed into pendence and the be the guardian of Jewish interests has affected nearly every aspect of millions. Whether the great- no proof that they lived where creation of a worldwide, then the Palestinian Israeli culture, politics and securi- grandchildren of former inhabi- Palestinian home- people must give up their dream ty. It is the question concerning tants have a legitimate claim to they claim. land in the West Bank of re-conquering Israel. the very nature of the state: is live in the ruins of houses they and Gaza, where they They must accept the two-state Israel a Jewish state or simply a never knew is but one of the issues currently reside, solution and build a home for state for Jews? at stake. If the right of return were grant- would be an empty dream if the themselves in a new Palestinian It is within this framework that However, these problems are ed, the Jews would lose what they Palestinians were to simply re- state. nearly every major decision in merely footnotes on the broader have been fighting for millennia: a occupy Israel. There would not be Israel is contemplated. Moreover, question of the Israeli identity. If country which they can call their a Palestinian and Jewish state but it is extremely pertinent to any Israel is to be the homeland of the potential solution to the current Jewish people and the state is to Israeli-Palestinian conflict. retain a Jewish identity, then the One of the most controversial right of return for Palestinians topics is the issue of a Palestinian must be rejected. right of return. The Palestinian The admittance of millions of right of return, as envisioned by Palestinians into the democratic the current Palestinian Authority Jewish state would drastically alter and Hamas, consists of the nature of Israel and its society. Palestinians having a right to Palestinians would outnumber return to the lands that they occu- Jews, and as the only democracy in pied before 1948, when Israel was the Middle East, it would be quick- established. ly dominated by groups such as One of the major problems con- Hamas, who are set to win many

Richard Togman and Yusuf Faqiri debate whether Palestinians should be allowed to return the land they once occupied before being expelled in 1948 after the creation of the state of Israel

to let Palestinians go back to their homes in Israel proper pre-1967, then the region will be well on its way to increased peace and stabil- YUSUFFAQIRI ity. This migration to Israel by the CordInternational Palestinians will be a benefit for Contributed Photo both the Jewish state and for the THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME - A supporter of the radical Hamas movement holds up a placard during a rally This article is not to intended Arabs. marking the Naqba, or catastrophe of Israel's creation in 1948 ,on May 15, 2004 in the West Bank city of Nablus. spout anti-Western rhetoric but What many people need to rather to argue that Palestinians understand is that if the same time the Palestinian people more of an influence than extreme the same time Arab states haven't who lived in Israel proper before Palestinian people were allowed to sometimes see the Hamas as the groups like Hamas, who wield a done much better in trying to 1967 should be allowed back to go back to Israel proper, support only hope for a future Palestinian near absolute power of dictation. resolve this conflict. their homes. for the Hamas would wane sub- state. The West and Israel see the Furthermore, neighbouring The two conflicting nations The Israeli government main- stantially. Hamas as a terrorist group while Arab enemy states would not have must be left to resolve the issue by tains that if the Palestinians return Hamas, an extreme radical many Palestinians see them as any excuse to attack Israel. On the themselves, without any influence to their homes, the Jewish majori- group started by the late Sheikh freedom fighters. other hand, Israel would no longer from outside powers. ty will be threatened because of Ahmed Yasin, has become very Regardless ofthe Hamas' image, have any excuse against other Not only would the right of the incoming Arab population. popular among the Palestinian the point is that their popularity states because anti-Israeli senti- return to Israel for Palestinians This paranoia is absolutely far- people. In the upcoming will be weakened if the ment would die down in Arab benefit them by granting what is fetched. Palestinian election they are Palestinians are allowed to go back countries if Palestinians are rightfully theirs, it would calm the The Palestinian people already expected to go neck-and-neck to Israel proper. allowed to return home. radical Hamas, reducing the likeli- depend on the Israeli economy for with the mainstream party, Fatah. More importantly, moderate It is very obvious that the West, hood of future fundamentalist employment. If the Knesset (the Hamas does not accept the exis- Palestinians would be given a specifically the United States, has uprisings. Israeli Parliament) finally decides tence of the Israeli state but at the stronger voice and be able to exert failed to resolve this conflict. At

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The first place stoiy will win you two tickets to the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Runners-up will win whatever free shit we have lying around (cds, movie passes, etc.) 26 ￿ WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 Album Reviews BTHE Cord Weeioyl The UK's latest musical prodigies Sunderland-based band Field Music reveal an aptitude for experimental pop masterpieces on their self-titled debut album

Music is currently comprised of just three members: Brewis and his brother David accompanied by Andrew Moore. Field Music is a fantastic mix of eclectic tunes, with an emphasis on melody and pop sensibilities. Opener "If Only the Moon Were Up" is in its perfect place on the album, with spiky guitars serving up a poppy verse that seems to mimic The Futureheads' punk vibe; suddenly the chorus melody comes in and turns the song into a saxophone-lead, dual-voiced cre- ation. For a three-piece act, there's so much going on in some songs that you'd imagine the band has over a dozen members. "Tell Me Keep Me" starts with debut album comes across as twanging guitars and a sinister more of a musical experiment base line, then decides to become than a predictable collection of hit a celestial pop chant. "You Can songs. Rarely does an album cause Decide" shows how much fun it is you to rethink how music should to sing along to these songs, with a sound, but this is what Field Music handclap bridge and joyful piano seem capable of. polyphony. The tracks are so won- Imagine The Beach Boys run- derfully unpredictable that each ning into The Beatles on a sunny listen provides welcome refresh- day in heaven while The Shins ment. Contributed Photo look on contentedly, and you're I have no doubt that Field Music ALEX HAYTER Music represent a strong part of Maximo Park followed them roughly on the right track. will go onto bigger and greater Arts & Entertainment Editor the music scene that is slowly tak- and speedily found fame in similar As mentioned before, Field things. They'll be huge over the ing control over England's audiences across the UK. Field Music grew up, quite literally, with next few years. The band offers Spending the last few years grow- Northeast stomping grounds. Music, however, have kept out of other members of Sunderland's free music downloads on their ing up in the shadow of The The Futureheads found world- the limelight for the time being, blossoming alternative music website www.field-music.co.uk, if Futureheads has probably done wide fame quickly following the biding their time before exploding scene. Peter Brewis, singer, went to you're interested in checking them more good than bad for Field release of their self-titled first upon the British charts. school with members of The out. Stay tuned for an interview Music. album, with a widely-played cover Fortunately, it has been well Futureheads and was the first with the band coming later exclu- Hailing from Sunderland, Field ofKate Bush's "Hounds of Love". worth the wait. Field Music's drummer for their band. Field sively to The Cord. Biggie lives after death, yet again Another posthumous release from celebrated East Coast rapper Notorious B.I.G. proves to be a notable, but not essential, listen

porary producers, MCs and driven backbeat, widow Faith singers that read like Diddy's party Evans and The Game revamp guest list. Ready To Die's "Respect" with a Duets: The Final Chapter comes melodic sound. across as a firm combination of For those that enjoy the 'beef' club hits and mix-tape fillers. that surfaces all too frequently The selection of some of the amongst rappers these days, rappers chosen to collaborate with Mobb Deep contribute their 2005 Biggie is questionable to say the update to Life After Death's least, as Twista and Krayzie Bone "What's Beef?", as Biggie explains are overshadowed by Biggie's fero- what is truly 'beef in life. cious flow on the Swizz-Beatz pro- Other notable tracks for duced "Spit Your Game". necrophiliacs include the Another failed track is the poor- momentous "Living In Pain", in ly produced "Ultimate Rush", a flir- which the 2Pac and Biggie's previ- tatious composition between ously unreleased verses from Missy Elliot and Biggie. This song "House Of Pain" are blended should've been in the trash together with a moving Mary J. instead of on the CD. Blige chorus, a great Nas verse and There are several more letdowns Just Blaze's sadistic violins. in the LP, including the R. Kelly- Another gem, "Hold Your Head", assisted "Mi Casa" and possibly features a historic alliance LEO YU the worst song in 2006, "Wake Up between the Jamaican legend Bob Hop Correspondent Hip Now", which features rock band Marley and Biggie, as the haunting Korn's disorderly electric guitars rendition of Ready To Die's it has been close to eight years over Biggie's rhymes. "Suicidal Thoughts" combines since The Notorious 8.1.G. The album isn't a total loss how- surprisingly well with Marley's (Business Instead of Game and, ever, as there are more than a few vocals. since his death, Books Instead of bright spots in the CD. One partic- With Duets: The Final Chapter, Guns) was gunned down in Los ular standout track is the Danja- Diddy has once again displayed Angeles on Mar. 9, 1997. produced "Whatchu Want". It Biggie's lyrical prowess and unfor- Now his long-time friend and reunites the Kings of New York, giving flow to a new audience. former producer P. Diddy has Biggie and Jay-Z, as they represent Although Diddy's motives decided to pay tribute to Biggie Brooklyn on the battle track, behind releasing another posthu- once again by releasing another which features the only song on mous Biggie album are suspect, posthumous album six years after the album with a previously there is no denying Biggie's his first posthumous release, Born unheard verse from 8.1.G. rhymes were ahead of his time, as Again. Another excellent collaboration the slain MC outshines most of The 22-track offering combines is " 1970 Somethin"'. Over a looped today's rappers in this collabora- classic Biggie lyrics with contem- Biggie vocal sample and piano- tive LP. IKECOR^VEEKLYI Album Reviews WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006 ￿27

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date. mm m "City of Devils" is probably one > p |NE of the top candidates for worst RT lyrical track. Its tempo should strike a chord with any fans of "Empty Apartment", but failed FEB* 1"3 Fantasy <

attempts at waxing poetic ("It's , hard to find angels in hell") and place, ham-fisted preaching ("Boy you've gotta love someone more than yourself") make the song an effort WILDL,FE< to endure. Concourse The next two aren't any better: "Rough Landing, Holly", a heavily- processed rocker for the trendy kids wearing emotions on their ￿ Giant Sized Posteks sleeve, has a laughable simile that will tween make anyone above the " head ® ® market give their a scratch ￿ ("She moves fast/Takes control Music and like a heart attack/I know I can't turn back"). last day "Two from Twenty" is probably GUITARD From its JAY the album's low point. & Hangers « Cord A&E lounge-y feel and cliche anti-war Frames political stance, it feels awkwardly Growing up isn't easy; just ask out of place on this disc, and a Yellowcard. cringe-worthy lyric doesn't help ￿ On Lights and Sounds, the ("And then your heroes say/That Film band's first major-label effort, they miles away/We lost another one show obvious growing pains. that we sent with a gun"). B-side ￿ Photography Members of the band have stat- material at best. ed in the press that this album will Not all of Yellowcard's experi- likely split fans of 2003's double- ments fall flat. Patient listeners platinum smash Ocean Avenue. will be treated to an impressive The wildly successful release duet with Dixie Chicks' Natalie made the quintet a mainstay on Maines on "How I Go", a pleasant radio, MTV and the dreams of departure which sees violinist ￿ 1000s of Posters v countless twelve-to-fifteen-year- Sean Mackin conducting a 25- old girls for the majority of 2004. piece orchestra. Lights and Sounds sees the band Closing track "Hollywood Died" making a conscious effort to gets spirited orchestral treatment, sound 'matured', which is what ending the album off on a strong _ THE mm may "n, alienate their following. note. It works really well leading , While this leads to an improve- into the piano-led instrumental JLuJJ ment musically, the lyricism large- opener, "Three Flights Up", mak- vE5^ ly falls short. ing the disc an attractive option It would be naive to expect for continuous repeat. impressive lyrics from Yellowcard, On the whole, Lights and which weren't standard when they Sounds branches out in both were churning out trendy directions: at times it rocks a little Pop/punk as the background harder and there are more soft |E music at your local West 49. songs. It will be interesting to see if But, when a band is trying so Yellowcard grows out of either ol R hard to convey depth, certain these phases as they continue to ' • *- &*-_& \ Bi blunders can be difficult to over- evolve. IJ||if|llf|i||ij|§i^l||l^^>5". ™ look. !

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es, first living as a child in Arkansas with his beloved sibling Jack, who dies from a mechanical accident at a young age. While Phoenix doesn't really resemble the real Man in Black, his mannerisms win you over, creat- ing Cash with expression rather than hiding behind makeup and costume. ALEX HAYTER June Carter, played by Reese Arts & Entertainment Editor Witherspoon, also takes a promi- nent role in the film. She brings All, the biographical musical. fun to the movie but is ultimately It's pretty hard to go wrong with unconvincing as the love of Cash's one of these. You're practically life. You tend to see the actress on guaranteed inspired acting per- the screen rather than the charac- formances and a fantastic musical ter, whereas with Phoenix, you soundtrack. believe him when he says, "Hi, I'm Let's see a brief recap of notable Johnny Cash." bio-musicals so far: The Buddy Both Witherspoon and Phoenix Holly Story, Great Balls of Fire, The sing throughout the movie and do Doors, Sid & Nancy, Ray and now, credible (even incredible) jobs at Walk the Line. There's a changing mimicking the legends' voices; the theme across this series, with live performances are outstanding more emphasis on the struggles of throughout and seem to muster the individual rather than provid- the experience of being an actual ing a fun romp for audiences. onlooker. Walk the Line is principally con- The best parts of the movie are cerned with the former. where various other stars of the For the uneducated, Walk the times cross paths with Cash: direc- an Line is the story of Johnny Cash's tor James Mangold paints excit- Contributed Photo life and career, from his birth in ing portrait ofthe rock n' roll scene JOHNNY BE GOOD - Joaquin Phoenix does his best impersonation of the Man in Black walking an actual line. 1932 to the peak of his career in the of the 19505. Jerry Lee Lewis is late 60s. Cash's twilight years are seen showcasing himself on stage, if the movie does justice to a per- stood through film. Johnny Cash was once labeled avoided (he died in 2003), but it's Elvis dopes up on amphetamines son like Cash. Phoenix puts in an In the end, it's a hard-hitting as the God of Gangstarap: "I shot a for the best as the film is concerned and Waylon Jennings shares an impressive performance as far as story oflove, drugs and rock n' roll man in Reno just to watch him with doing justice to the energy apartment with Cash. It's amazing acting goes, but I get the feeling anyone can appreciate. Fans of die." If that's not hardcore, then and talent of the young Cash. how many people he knew. that Cash was a much more com- Cash will be delighted by it and what is? We see his life from rags to rich- To be honest, I'm not really sure plex character than can be under- those who aren't will be converted.

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