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Thinking of going Oh my! Rosehart has a knife! Page 2 Volume 42 Issue 23 Wednesday February 12 2003 www.wlusp.com Herman victorious Stefan Sereda

A witch's brew of mixed emotions exploded in Wilf's last Thursday just before 2:00 am. Deafening shouts of triumph drowned out quietly accepted loss, when next year's Students' Union President was announced after hours of anx- ious waiting. With 920 votes, the victorious Dan Herman will now be adding the title "WLUSU President" to his Musical reflection: Euphonium tubas took centre stage on Thursday in the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall list of accolades. Herman, a former where Dave Csinos, Corey Rempie, Malt Minnielly Tim Norman and Darren Kools "oom-pah"-ed for the Residence Life Don and manager small The highlight of the night was a rendition of the theme from the Super Mario videogame. crowd. of The Turret, received 120 votes more than his closest running- also commented "the nerves were Leaked WLUSU Presidential Election Breakdown mate, WLUSU VP: Human incredible." Herman alluded to the Resources Development, Lindsay risk of "putting yourself out there," Markle. and mentioned he had "never Music Science Concourse Schlegel Co-op Brantford TOTAL Both candidates acquired sig- worked so hard at something, so to Tudor A. Costache 8 63 112 19 0 9 211 nificantly more votes than nomi- have it turn out as it has is so nee Ryan Vogel, who mustered rewarding. Dan Herman 26 185 405 272 0 32 920 335 ballots, and Tudor Costache, "The biggest thing for the next who garnered 211 votes. Herman's two weeks is putting together a Lindsay Markle 17 92 401 232 7 51 800 largest support came from those good team," Herman continued, in voting in the Schlegel Centre, relation to selecting VPs. The new Ryan Vogel 14 39 145 130 1 6 335 where he received 1 72 more votes president elect wants a "team that than his fellow business major, can be trusted," noting the incredi- Ryan Vogel. However, Herman's ble effort put forth by his campaign dominance was shown even more team and the confidence they gave clearly in the Science Building, him. where he crushed the competition. Serving with Herman when his Voting information leaked Markle received more votes from term begins on May 1 are the 1 5 co-op and Arts students than Directors selected by the student Christine Cherry Gilbank noticed files entitled ously he hadn't." Herman, and Markle's total at the body. Connolly Aziz received the "Ballot Counting spreadsheet.xls" While technically students Brantford Campus equaled the most votes, drawing in three more Technology can be a tricky thing, and "Ballot Counting.xls" under can have access to the tally infor- total amount of ballots cast for the votes than Herman himself. Mark as the Chief Returning Officer for the laptop's default save setting. mation "traditionally just the other candidates. Walhout was given the second- the 2003 WLUSU/WLUSP elec- Curiosity got the better of him, overall totals have been released" Although Herman remarked he highest amount of votes, with 768. tions, Vic Truong, is discovering and he opened the files. Realizing Pushalik offered. According to was "confident going into it,"he (continued on page 2) the hard way. what they were, Gilbank took a Pushalik, if anyone had come to Spreadsheets for last copy of the information to Cord him to discuss the breakdown of Thursday's election results were News Editor and WLUSU BOD votes by faculty he would have 2003 WLUSU Election Results left on the hard drive of a PRISM elect, Bryn Boyce. given them that information. laptop used by Truong; the sensi- "I believed I had discovered Questions arose as to PRISM's WLUSU President Anthony Piscitelli - 491 tive information was not deleted privileged information culpability - that would in deleting files from Dan Herman - 920 Rishi Kumar 487 prior to being to - returned PRISM. otherwise be unknown to the their laptop hard drives, however, Lindsay Markle - 800 Andrew Howell 469

The spreadsheets included the campus community," Gilbank Sean Lichty, PRISM Help Desk Ryan Vogel - 335

- vote tally of the first round of bal- commented. "I was shocked that I Manager, pointed out that under Tudor Costache - 211 Kevin Spahich 453 lot counting for WLUSU had discovered something of this the current system PRISM does Nicole van der Wolf - 442 President and CEO, WLUSU magnitude on a public comput- not have the resources to do this. WLUSU Board of Michael Morris - 439 Kadie Gorman - 432 Board of Directors, Quorum er." Students would likely have to pay Directors form) Myles Wilson - 422 check (in an incomplete WLUSU President Andy much more for this to be an Connolly Aziz - 923 Candace Ramshaw - 407 and WLUSU Referenda vote tally. Pushalik stated that "(the spread- added of PRISM. Mark Walhout - 768 service Sherry-Lynn McKever - 403 These spreadsheets show a break sheets) shouldn't have been left "We (students) Andrew Pike - 772 warn that if Sean Simpson - 393 down votes by faculty on laptop." Sanjay Pottinger - of and the Pushalik 705 - promised you leave your project on the Jennifer Schaub 389 polling station, including is to Lyndsey - 623 those for that he "going look into the computer it is subject to pla- Jones Mark Teeple - 376 Bryn Boyce - 559 Brantford and co-op students, as matter and talk to the CRO." girism," stated Lichty. "It is the Jessica Waintman - 375 Lisa Miller - 550 well as information on spoiled Truong wouldn't speak direct- students responsibility to erase Adam Stevens - 360 J.D. Muir-545 ballots. ly to the Cord, instead Pushlik any of their information." Robert Demille - 351 Diana Spadafora -518 Jon Gilbank, a first-year busi- acted as Truong's media contact When asked for his comments Gregory Smith - 341 Michael Borrelli - 495 ness student and PRISM making the statement that "Vic on the spreadsheet error, WLUSU James McKay - 318 John Crowell- 493 Certification signed out felt (the Michael Overholt-275 Instructor, that he had erased spread- President-elect Dan Herman Colin Shonk -493 Thompson - the laptop for the weekend. sheets) from the laptop but obvi- declined to speak to the Cord. Thomas 274 2 News Wednesday February 12 2003 Student Services enhanced

ty is required to match the CSSF's contribu- Bryn Boyce tion; however, if in any year the total rev- enues collected exceed 50% of actual Next year's Students' Union volunteers expenses" that extra cash is funneled into headed by Dan Herman, will have big the Reserve Fund. The fund is unique in that shoes to fill. Andy Pushalik and Dean of its distribution is governed entirely through Students David McMurray presented their the two student organizations. Student Service Operating Procedures This shared cost system is revered by Agreement (SSOPA) to the University's Laurier's student groups as it means that stu- Board of Governors for approval this past dents don't just pay fees, they also have par- Tuesday. tial say in the distribution. The tripartite agreement, between Laurier is considered to have one of the WLUSU, The Wilfrid Laurier University most powerful student unions and Student Graduate Students' Association (WLUGSA) Services programs in Canada. The agree- and the University Administration, is a ment continues this trend and now attracts renewal and extension of a previous agree- high praise from the Ontario government ment signed in 1999. for being the "best practice in higher edu- The new document was described by cation" (2001). McMurray as a "living document," one that A celebration in the Dining Hall, held is amendable and adaptable to student on Tuesday, was scheduled "to recognize needs. The agreement was already and thank the students for their contribu- approved by both WLUSU and WLUGSA tions" said President, Dr. Robert Rosehart. and only needed the approval of the Board Two large cakes were cut and served by Bryn Boyce of Governors, which it received today. Rosehart, McMurray and Pushalik as they The management of Student Services will Rosehart leads with the knife not the cake, Andy looks forward to graduation. praised the cooperative relationship that now fall under the control of the Student ment of the Athletic Complex and Co-oper- ment has "raised the profile of Student has led to the comprehensive new agree- Services Advisory Council (SSAC). The ative Education & Career Services. Services at Laurier." ment. The day also served as an opportuni- council is composed of six WLUSU mem- Heath Services and Counselling will So where does all this money come ty to showcase the new additions to the bers, two WLUGSA members and eight receive new funds and a Centre for from? Well 50% comes from the students. campus and an "informal grand opening of university employees under the Dean of Accessible Learning is set to be created You may have noticed the $ 130 fee on your the new dining hall," said McMurray. Students. "This is a really important agree- within the next two years. The centre will Laurier University invoice. The fee is called The agreement renewal is good for five ment because it gives the students a 50% provide space for the Special Needs Office, the Comprehensive Student Services Fee years, between 2003 and 2008, and Dean say in how services are delivered and man- the Women's Centre and a resource centre (CSSF) and it accounts for half of the funds McMurray's contract was also renewed this aged," said Pushalik. for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and allocated for the development of student past Summer, putting Laurier in a Some of the new additions to the agree- Transgendered community. Other groups activities and initiatives. favourable situation with regards to Student ment include a $1 million Capital may also receive space in the new centre. The other half of your Student Services Services. Contribution to be put toward the enhance- Dean McMurray stated that the new agree- are paid for by the university. The universi- Sehdev Sues WLUSP Dan's win cont'd (continued from cover) the Board. Bryn Boyce unanimous vote held the Returning to the Board for another In response to any concern over WLUSP Board and according to term are Andrew Pike and Sanjay such a large portion of the BOD One day after the first anniver- Field there were "letters of warn- Pottinger, who placed third and being dominated by one ideological sary of the 9/11 attacks, an ing and meetings" to document fourth respectively. group, Borrelli stated, "The only another culture-shaping event Sehdev's failure to fulfill his job One third of next year's Board of worry I have is that there's going to took place. This time, the casu- requirements. "We all came to a Directors will include five members be some kind of institutional resist- alties numbered in the mid-sin- conclusion one day that things of the LAND and LS4PIRG organi- ance to change. My first goal on the gle digits. Maneesh Sehdev, couldn't continue this way," said zations. Nine members of the BOD is to separate those who really Editor-in-Chief of the Cord, was Chair of the WLUSP Board, Laurier New Democrats and Laurier want to do something from the terminated and five editors Lynette Clark. Students for a Public Interest resume padders." Piscitelli noted, "If resigned in a blaze of historical Typically it requires at least a Research Group ran, with the lead- people do have a concern, I think fury. The towering Cord newspa- 2/3 majority vote in the Editorial ers both getting elected. LAND they'll feel a lot more comfortable if per was brought down to the Board and the Board of President Anthony Piscitelli was they come out to a PIRG meeting. foundations; forced to rebuild. Directors to terminate an Editor- "really happy that more than half of They're Fridays at 2:30 in the Board Well, (debatably) five months in-Chief based on content. This us [the LAND PIRG candidates] got Room." later, the Cord has recovered vote never reached the Editorial File Photo elected." He also suggested that "People are already and Sehdev has launched a board because according to Sehdev: getting a little irate even the candidates who did not worried...that we are taking over," small claims lawsuit against Field the termination was not achieve a spot on the Board were Borrelli comments. "Come on, we Wilfrid Laurier's Student based on content issues. For all member, Laura Jardine, assures happy that there was "more of a got elected, we don't have the world Publications (WLUSP). Dave other issues termination only that the current administration voice for a PIRG." in our hands or anything." Field, President of WLUSP, was requires a 2/3 Board of Directors will deal with the situation. Among the other LAND PIRG All in all, 23 percent of Laurier served the Plaintiff's Statement vote. "The Board members were Many details concerning the ter- Directors are Bryn Boyce, Rishi students voted in the election, which on January 23. Field was unwill- completely ignorant to the real mination and most importantly Kumar, J.D Muir and LS4PIRG head is a five percent drop from last year. ing to comment on the specific situation. The Cord was the reasons behind the action, Michael Borrelli. "Our goals are all Also, 330 of those votes were proxy nature and claims of the suit. [Sehdev's] life and just like that are still considered in-camera the same, but we think differently," votes, a smaller number than last After Sehdev's termination they took it upon themselves to and therefore confidential. stated Borrelli, on whether or not year, but still very high. According to there was considerable backlash fire him based on absolutely Field believes that a fair out- they will vote in a block. "There's no Chief Returning Officer Vic Truong, from the editorial board. Five nothing," explained Allen. come to the lawsuit would be party whip," Borrelli said. "At some there were less proxy votes this year resignations ensued and there The court date has not been one that sees the case dismissed point, Mike and i will disagree/' but more proxy holders, suggesting was more ill will toward the finalized although Field believes from small claims court. "This Piscitelli added. that there was an increase in solicit- Board of Directors' decision. it will be scheduled anywhere in lawsuit just rehashes the issue," The two are already setting up ing for proxies. This figure indicates Current Entertainment editor the next 2-4 months. This causes says Field, who states firmly that plans to meet with Dan Herman to that approximately 14 percent of the Melissa Allen pointed out that some confusion because the there is nothing illegal about the discuss their ideas, and Piscitelli sus- votes were cast through proxies. "none of the Board members newly acclaimed WLUSP termination at all. pects the BOD will agree to institut- While many of the newly elect- were actually here this past sum- administration is set to take over Sehdev has declined to com- ing a Public Interest Research Group ed officials have plans to carry out, mer, none of them knew if any on May 1, 2003, which poten- ment on the lawsuit. at Laurier. They also dispelled any and those who were not elected will of the claims against Sehdev tially could occur before the rumours that their campaign was have to find other avenues for estab- were true, it was all based on court date. funded by the New Democratic lishing their goals, Herman hinted hearsay and they bought into it." Newly acclaimed WLUSP Party, and Piscitelli confirmed the that the first thing on his mind is The decision was based on a President and current Board rumor that he is running for Chair of "getting some sleep." Wednesday February 12 2003 News 3

Fill your educational void... I am a pitbuN on the pantleg of opportunitiy Bryn Boyce -George W. Bush What has my education at Laurier not given me? Or what have I not given my education.... A panel discussion was held in Maureen STUDENT Forrester Recital Hall to discuss RENTALS these questions this past Tuesday. % Waterloo Off Housing As it turned out most faculties and Campus departments were poorly repre- Br 400 Albert Street Waterloo, ON sented at the thought-provoking • N2L3V3 fTara™ forum because, well, who can be SBERi Tel: 519-747-7276 bothered right now anyway? I Fax: mean, I don't even have the time 519-746-9851 to write this article let alone talk merits about the of extracurricular We have 10 properties to compose from endeavours. This article is fin- ished. Walking distance to Campus. Okay, wait, that's not fair. Bachelors up to five bedrooms units. The discussion boiled down to a Five bedroom to nine bedroom houses. few central themes ranging from Bryn (NOTA REAL PHOTOGRAPHER) Boyce Prices range from $330 to $760. the impersonality and anonymity Laurier panelists: Nothing gets chocolate out, but get involved anyway in class to the importance of a gen- Professonaly managed. uinely involved student body. by stating that education should sense of humour above and Right away it became apparent be "an end and not a means." This beyond her academic proficiency. that the audience was there to dis- theme of income-driven educa- Kristi Edwards, Executive Vice- Watch for our New Building at 134 cuss, not just absorb any tion dominated a large part of the President: University Affairs, also Columbia! Sept. Occupants. Colesnotes-style facts that the pan- discussion despite being labeled noted that while these intangibles elists uttered. "not new" in the area of campus are important, grades still seem at The diverse panel consisted of Dr. issues. the forefront. She explained hypo- Debora VanNijnatten, Lindsay Markle, recent WLUSU thetical ly that a B+ student who is Undergraduate Coordinator of Presidential candidate failure, actively involved might get over- Political Science; Rob Alarie, a introduced the idea that our gen- looked for an A+ hermit when try- third year Honours Economics eration has had their education ing to enter the School of Business. major and President of Laurier's influenced by destabilizing labour Smith glibly remarked that this Economic Association; Beverly issues at several levels. She argued might be "salvation." Harris a Lawyer and Vice-Chair of that this could be a reason why It was generally agreed that Laurier's Board of Governors and students seek security in the work- extracurricular involvement was 147-7276 Dr. Rowland Smith, Vice ing world and neglect extracurric- indeed important if not crucial in a President: Academic. ular involvement. strong education. Alarie opened Immediately Smith explained that Many students and faculty in the by saying, "at Laurier you get what the goal of the forum was to dis- audience related their views on you put in," an important view You're going places. cuss extracurricular activities on the difficulties of "differentiating" that places the onus more on the campus and other issues that you themselves from the crowd in students that on the university to o Greyhound. may not have been introduced to such a competitive world. Smith, enhance their education. in BUIIS or CSIOO. VanNijnatten and Dr. David The discussion did not come to Harris broke the ice by describing Docherty all affirmed that much of any concrete conclusions or busi- her educational experience and their hiring practices revolved ness strategies. It didn't prove a more specifically her feeling that around less tangible characteris- thesis or substantiate a hypothesis. she may have "missed a bigger tics. Smith said he "wants some- It's was an informal discussion and slice of the world" in her under- one who won't bore me when it only provoked more discussion, graduate studies. She explained a they're and VanNijnatten 50," Dr. something that you can't get from V Anil, 21 growing trend in education one of stated that a most recent position your expensive powerpoint pre- "eye on the prize." VanNijnatten in political science was filled by a sentations in the Schlegel Centre \ ' N jjllt later supported Harris' argument woman who had charisma and El. *j|. a or 1

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The Cord Weekly Stefan will never be 'successful' The tie that binds since 1926 Stefan J. Sereda He finds a well-polished wife to put on a Ethel's that your sheets are lined with shelf in his well-maintained house, which $1000 bills, is an admirable cause. A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication he leaves to win more trophies playing Conforming to cultural standards of Third Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre golf. Meanwhile, he raises his kids to do accomplishment is fine, but these stan- 75 University Avenue West, the same, while rising in the company dards become problematic when they Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 ranks because he's a straight shooter. He marginalize those who seek to achieve (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 earns enough to buy a nice practical car, other ends, through different means. Fax: (519) 883-0873 but not the one he dreamt about back Should we scoff at "starving artists" Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 when he was a kid, with a head was full of because they are consumed by their craft www.wlusp.com "ideas." He will spend his life preparing for rather than obsessed with consuming as e-mail: [email protected] what comes next, and his life will be seen many goods as possible? Do we reject News Editor as successful, since it passed him by while every idea that is impractical, and defies big dicked bastard." he was busy planning it out. the norm? "Get the fuck up, you Determining success isn't as precise as - Random female in Pause for Porno Joining the male in this Norman Why bother working towards "suc- counting your change, no matter how Rockwell painting (or American Eagle cess" which has been predetermined for many people equate the two. This form of shirt) is the perfect woman. While her you? In this sense, real achievement is Editorial Board measurement is like arbitrarily winning a goals may differ from the man's along the overlooked in favor of securing a spot in blue ribbon for greatness in a popularity way, her drive is still rooted in money and the creamy middle. The cookie outsides Editor-in-Chief Christine Cherry contest. recognition. She will marry Tom Cruise may require more chewing, but it's better people conform to the same Assignment Editor Caitlin Howlett So many instead of Nicole Kidman. She will get a than melting into your society like luke- ideas of success within their respective Production Manager Wilbur McLean decent education, take care of her decent warm vanilla ice cream. Greatness comes cultures. They are brought up to value cer- Editors Stefan Sereda home and family, and hold her own in a from how well one meets the challenges News tain social ideals, as can be expected of Bryn Boyce profession which proves that she is equal set before them, and what the experience any society. Unfortunately, these ideals to men everywhere. gained through such challenges produces. Opinion Editor Regan P. Watts become thrust upon individuals as motiva- On the long road to the success adver- Many would argue that graduating from International Editor Brandon Currie tors goals. and become life At this point, tised on six dollar motivational posters, their educational institutions and vying for allen Entertainment Editor Melissa everyone starts reproducing the goals of titles help win respect from the people you a spot at the top of the community-bearing Lipscombe Sports Editors Kristen previous generations, and preserves them meet. Accolades such as "Doctor Chief professional pillar is a challenge in itself. Colin Duffett so the following generations can live by Executive Officer Imperial Majesty Oprah Still, does this require the same amount of Business Editor Jennifer Wilder these values. Winfrey Saint" tend to draw attention passion and balls that dropping out of Features Editor Jeff Latosik For most North Americans success is away from the individuality of your name, school at an early age to live your life Student Life Editor Jennifer Asselin decided by income and social status. but help to fit you in to categories where does? Bill Gates could have stayed in These consummate overarch Arts Editor Siobhan Bhagwat goods nearly you can easily gain recognition. They help school and got a good job fixing old everything which guides Westerners your cronies distinguish you from every- Commodore 645, instead he started a tech- through life. Our education serves the pur- one else in the grey, uninteresting world. nological revolution. pose of ensuring acceptable monetary and Cord Staff Hording titles and measuring your suc- A quote in Cameron Crowe's film social circumstances for our selves. We cess in the thickness of your wallet and the Almost Famous bluntly states that "the learn along the way, but we are also quantity of your friends is not a bad thing, only true currency in this bankrupt world Classified Coordinator Kristen Howard reminded over and over again that we since "success" is something relative to the is what you share with someone else when Production Assistants Joanna Lau should continue our education to achieve person, and not something that can be you're uncool." Real wealth and historical Natalia Swierczynska Amy Mallett a better job, and that math has practical reduced to and generalized in an income status is generated by taking risks at life's Paul Jarrett Carol Rich applications apart from filing our tax bracket. In fact, all of the above ideals are gambling table, not through the inheri- Rebecca Toombs Carly Beath returns and balancing our chequebooks. not necessarily disagreeable, especially if tance of social values, which are immedi- Copy Editors Debra Siemens Today's übermale sees out his educa- the intent to start a family or get a job ately hidden away in a safety deposit box. Amanda Elliott Sarah Friesen tion, learns about Locke and property springs forth from some genuine impulse. Successful people catch a buzz even Amy Rogers Dianne Tennen rights along the way, builds a good reputa- For example, becoming a heart surgeon to when the chips are down, because they Tara Koshowski Kim Brown tion and buys a rack to hang his power ties help people, not just to tell the ladies at know they've laid their cards on the table. before a Photo Manager Matt Benassi on, settling into good occupation. Circulation and File Manager Wayne Money Advertising Manager Angela Foster French Bench Ad Production Manager Elisabeth Oliveira Ad Production Assistants Propaganda Princess Mikel Sala KamAthwal Juliah Thrift Books are better than boys

the bills, we're too busy to interpretation of the saying. I'm pretty sure on that day I search for 'the one'. We cut Part of me has to agree was two seconds away from Editor of the, Week corners, find someone we with the feminists, telling me getting into this truck and Melissa Allen can converse with and are that I don't need a man to leading a new life down in fairly attracted to, and leave control my life, that relation- New Mexico with a home Contributors the sizzle and spice of life up ships are intertwined with the and kids. Heidi "Tavis" laves,. Jessica McLaughlin, Katie West Wayne Money, to reality TV. perpetual power struggle But I didn't get into the Braci Skelton, Devin Yuke, Eric Warner, Justin Sharp, Joseph Farag, The Marxists, meanwhile, between men and women. truck. I changed my mind, Ruben Cu-Konu, Egor Eusitov, Derek iwanuk,. Rich Kawamoto, will tell us to either wait for Society has not only defined and for this reason I have to Bernard Dawson, Nick Avramis - THE WLUSU political hack and the us true evil doer (ABt anyone?),. Stsckney - Please remember that hostels the revolution or point out what is 'true love,' but what is question whether any of in LA are not the same as the are in Europe (You may actually be that the class struggle perme- 'sexy,' 'desirable,' and really want 'true love/ or the protect cake-hole), Cuba - please staying in a homeless shelter: your ates into the dating scene. 'acceptable' to bring home to baggage it comes with. let rny friends out of jail, KG - hope you fed tetter soon, Craig David, from the Matt & Chad, Sergi for tree Diet Coke, McD's lor the crack-juice, Jacky Drouin The best we can hope for is meet ma and pa. We're moving away McCanrt and Johnson - because you're always here a;ici ready to; a respect from our fellow com- Great. You're all against traditional 'linage theory' nutting, KParker: for your unconditional friendship, Troublequarfet tor What's the probability of a rade. And an autographed me. Have these past four towards a 'legacy theory.' being so damn hard to figure out, SheCarr tor always smiling, RPW

818 - LM 800 (Revenge is a bitch, ain't it?), Jen U for making me feel political science student find- copy of Das Kapital. years at university taught me I don't want the married better on Tuesday, P0218, John Mayer, Scotiabank Eliicottviiie - fur ing true love? In a world of The realists in love are nothing of the real world? life with kids. I want my allowing me to week, and bullets breakfast.... & relax next for 1.21 bounded and real- probably the same Am doomed to struggle name to be kept alive, in Co. Thanks foi coming but, Reed. Also, thanks to Del Preston for rationality people I beating the shopkeeper and his son to death with their own shoes, ists, where Cultural Studies that offer dating advice in continuously trying to figure bright red lights, like every- Ghosbusters arid the EAP c/o RSG, Bee? and the 1M girlz. clash with Marxist ideology Cosmo: divide and conquer out who I am, what I want thing else in this -country and mathematical equations and be prepared to bring out and what social theory accu- that's great. Tim Hortons. are formulated to determine the heavyartillery. Weekends rately describes my views? Pizza Pizza. Jacky. me because The Cord Weeklyis theofficial studentnewspaper of Wilfrid Laurier University. His an editori- how strong your feminist at the cabin, fancy dinners For all the times that the Me, me, I ally independentnewspaper published byWilfridLaurier University Student Publications, Waterloo, beliefs are in relation to the and red lipstick. Laugh a lot books have failed me, I turn need a reason to rationally a corporation without share capital. rest of the population...is and pretend to be interesting towards life experiences to justify why I'm in Waterloo All letters to the editor must besigned and submitted with the author's name, student identifi- there any way of knowing and interested. But never, figure things out. Judging by right now, and not down in cation number, and telephone number. Letters must bereceived by noon Tuesday on disk, or via e- school mailat [email protected]. Letters must be typed or easily legibleand may not exceed 350 words. whether or not we can con- ever, for one second let my shelves, I like books, and New Mexico. I'm in a The Cordreserves theright to edit anyletter forbrevityand clarity. The Cordreserves theright toreject tinue to believe in 'true love'? him/her out of your sight maps of China. I also know for the mad cash-flow in whole pari. any letter, or in The school of bounded because the world is filled that the last time I fell in love degree in Political Science The Cord reserves the right not topublish material that is deemed tobe libelous or in contra- rationalists are no fools; in with desperate and hungry was on some highway in offers. And because deep vention Cord's Code olEthics or journalisticstandards. with the this hectic world where indi- single people waiting to Michigan at an old conven- down inside we all know that Opinionsexpressed are those ol the author and do notnecessarily reflect those of theEditorial viduals are expected to suc- pounce. Love conquers all ience store in the middle of books make the best com- Board, WLU or Hamilton Web Printing. WLUSP. cessfully manage a career, a and we mean that only in the nowhere. I might have panions. Cord subscription rates are $20.00 per tern for addresses within Canada. The Cord is printed family, a social life and pay strictest and most violent dreamt the whole thing but by Hamilton Web Printing and ispublished every Wednesday. Wednesday February 12 2003 Opinion* 7

I'm going to cry Valentine's Day Massacre

But hey, to make up for all the shit that females view the same merchandise dis- blow all our money on flowers and more we go through we have been granted the tastefully wishing, furtively that such crappy stupid stuffed animals, but I've heard more ultimate reward in the form of Valentine's gifts will not be aimed in their direction envious, bitter comments from single girls Day, a holiday which blossoms the flower come Feb. 14, while realizing its inevitabil- in the last few weeks than ever before. of true love in happy couples and bestows ity. Valentine's Day doesn't look fun for They're not missing much. Valentine's Day us with a shower of chocolate pieces, car- couples. has been essentially reduced to showing toon hearts and cutesy cards which read "I Back at the Laurier campus, all I heard someone how unique and special they are choo-choo choose you!" Sounds great, were complaints. "Being alone sucks, I'm to you by giving them a generic teddy bear right? Unfortunately not, and it looks as going to drink a 40 of Jack Daniels to holding a gigantic red heart that says"I love

though Cupid might be losing his pinpoint myself and watch Care Bears." "Nobody's you" ... which is also being received by aim because I'm beginning to notice a ris- giving me a Valentine because I am a hor- millions of other girls at precisely the same Chris Clemens ing swell of dissatisfaction and bitterness rible monster and I pray for death." "I'm moment. surrounding the celebration throughout our having Valentine's knee surgery!" An over- I realize that I'm being extremely cyni- So, February's arrived and I honestly think love-filled campus. Maybe he's practicing whelming sentiment of hostility towards cal here. I know people who have had we're in the middle of the worst month in his head shots at Laurier, bored with the Cupid's festivities seemed to be predomi- great and meaningful Valentine's Day expe- the entire calendar. Everyone's sick of mundanity of piercing hearts with his nant. Valentine's Day looks depressing for riences in the past, and the idea of a specif- snow and cold once the thrill of December arrows. single people, too. ic day where you show someone special holiday consumerism has subsided, and As I was walking through Conestoga I remember when Valentines were fun, that you care is a fundamentally great idea. the bitter realizations that you're broke, Mall the other day I couldn't help but back in the third grade. Everyone got a However, I think that Valentine's Day in its hungry and have to face another semester notice the jewellery and card stores were boatload of candy and if one person was current form, with its merchandising tie-ins of midterms and essays hits you with the cashing in on Valentine's Day to the full given a funny cartoon card everyone else in and incredibly high media-generated forceof a speeding freight. Toss in the stress extent of their power, marketing products the class had to get one too. It was the rules expectations, causes more harm than it's of finding next year's living accommoda- with slogans like "Show that you care with and it worked well. Nobody went home worth and generally contributes to the hor- tions and the beginning of the summer job a diamond" and "Buy your woman this feeling excluded and everyone ate choco- ror that is February. Let's trade in Cupid for hunt and you've got yourself 28 days of bad teddy bear or she'll schlock your best friend late and those pastel, chalk-tasting hearts something new. news bears. The universe even feels it nec- and mail you pictures afterwards." with dumb slogans on them until they were essary to deliver one parting kick in our Unhappy- looking guys are using the last of fat and bloated. Good times. backside by tossing in an extra day every their laundry money to purchase over- Not so much anymore. Guys don't gener- four years. February sucks. I hate you, priced, gaudy-looking trinkets, with the ally mind being exempted from Valentine's February! hope of winning their girl's heart, while Day because it means we don't have to Put the money where it counts Our university is being funded incorrectly, says Anthony Piscitelli

however, and due to the arcane With the double cohort loom- Canada's Best", forceful and the quality of education at this Anthony Piscitelli peculiarities of the 'funding for- ing just over the horizon, Laurier focused student action is the best institution are guaranteed. mula'; large chunks of the Laurier will soon face a critical year. If we way to ensure that the funds According to the MacLean's sur- student body are 'un-funded'. truly wish to remain "Among required to maintain and improve vey rankings, the pre-eminent and This means that WLU collects most authoritative annual study only tuition from these individuals on the subject, WLU ranks third- (roughly $4000/year) and does is from-last in Canada in terms of not receive any government fund- Student Publications Hiring: per-capita operating budget. ing (usually another $4000 or so) To put things in perspective, for each of them. Trent University, a school roughly The nature of our university comparable in size to Laurier, leaves us not only with many un- spends about $2000 more per stu- funded students but also with less dent than Laurier does yet charges money for most other 'funded' the exact same tuition. students than is the case at other Since money makes the world universities. This is due to the go 'round and allows this institu- skewed academic concentrations tion to operate, this issue should here - science majors and gradu- be extremely important to all of us ate students, for example, draw as Laurier students. significantly more funding than Our operating budget directly arts students. affects the quality of our educa- Thus the high percentages of tion, as it is required to pay for arts students at Laurier are not such trifling luxuries as professors, only impoverished themselves buildings, staff, and computers - but are in a sense the source ofthe indeed anything and everything university's impoverishment. Also imaginable on campus. notable is the fact that other Pick up your application in the Student These are all things that we schools of similar size and com- come to expect from our universi- position such as Trent and Publications office or apply online at ty experience and no matter how Lakehead obtain special operat- much we gripe about professors ing grants to offset this effect. www.wlusp.com. lecturing on and on for hours at a Right now preliminary operat- time someone told us that it's an ing budgets for next year see us important part of a degree. running a $500 per-student So why are we so poor? WLU deficit. Unfortunately the charac- Applications are due Friday. February 28 at derives its revenues from three ter of our Board of Governors is principal sources: our tuition, such that this deficit will almost noon. which we all pay every year certainly not be allowed, which (reluctantly and grudgingly); begs the question: which services donations from alumni, business, will we have to give up next year parents, and so forth; and the if the provincial government Job descriptions can be found in the office or provincial government. This fund- refuses to pick up the funding ing comes on a per-student basis, shortfall? online. 8 Opinion Wednesday February 122003 ...or Ozzy wouldn't go on stage that night..

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The war is wrong, so what can we do?

cult task. Ideas are out there 'we' have store for 'them.' But 1991 then stood by while he mas- sion. The offence is called a Dr. Peter Eglin in already. the people of Iraq are my broth- sacred them, and imposed such 'crime against peace.' Ifs what The opinion of the majority of the Fourth, get your union, profes- ers, sisters, grandparents. How severe sanctions on Iraq since Hitler's cronies were hung for at world's people, including in sional association, employer, can I visit on them what I do not 1991 that some 500,000 children Nuremburg. It's what Saddam Canada and the US itself, is workplace, school, college or uni- want to even think about for me? have died as a result. Our lead- Hussein should be tried for before opposed to a US-led assault on versity to adopt the same resolu- Such a thing is inhuman. ers' monstrosity already shrieks to the ICC for attacking Iran and Iraq. The reasons are obvious to tions, and Obviously. We the heavens for redress. How can Kuwait. any fourteen-year-old: such an announce them. I shouldn't do it. we contemplate escalating it? Finally, if you are not into assault would be inhuman, am working on the "Look at your Our leaders Such an action is profoundly humanity, morality or legality, try immoral, illegal and irrational. I'll WLU Senate. brother, your sis- created Iraq in 1920 immoral. We know it. rationality. The answer to Osama come back to the reasons. But Fifth, since time ter, your grand- out of three Whatever the UN Security Bin Laden's prayer is a further because the one superpower's is really short, prob- parents. Imagine provinces of the Council decides, it is blatantly 'western' assault on 'Islam' (as he mafia don and his family of ably less than a their heads com- Ottoman Empire and obvious that any war-like assault would see it). Guaranteed to turn henchmen want the war, it's going couple of weeks, ing off." imported a Saudi on Iraq would be illegal. The UN more Muslim people into his sup- to happen. So what can I do, say while pursuing king to rule it. They Charter forbids states to use force porters, the war would insure fur- to four, except against my students. Here are some sug- steps one -Peter Eglin supported Saddam in immediate self-defence ther terrorist attacks 'the gestions. close down your Hussein in his war against actual attack. September west.' It would cause the opposite First, join the local protests. workplace, school, with Iran (1980-88), 11 notwithstanding, the idea that of what it intends, that is, further They were announced in last college or universi- provided him with the people of the US are under insecurity for Americans. Friday's Record. It's an excellent ty. Refuse to conduct business as the means to make weapons of attack by Iraq is ludicrous. The Barbarous do-gooders like way to see that you are not alone. usual. I will not teach as usual at mass destruction, did nothing situation is clearly the reverse. Bush and Blair (and Chretien?) In fact you are the majority. Show WLU. when he used them to gas 5,000 Thus, the US and UK are already can be stopped. Let's do it. it to yourself, and thereby to oth- Sixth, and somewhat more dif- Kurds at Halabja in 1988, encour- indictable before the International ers. ficult, how about getting some- aged the northern Kurds and the Criminal Court (ICC) for planning Dr. Eglin is Professor of Sociology Second, use the democratic thing like the City Directory or southern Shi'ites to rebel in March and preparing a war of aggres- at Laurier. process. Your local MP is proba- equivalent list of the names of res- bly already on side with you but idents of Baghdad, and publishing needs your support, or your per- it here? Photographs would be suasion, to vote 'no' in parlia- useful. This way we would be ment. Tell him or her what to do able to put a human name, if not as your representative. Do the a face, to the men, women and Wish you could live same at Waterloo and Kitchener children who our leaders are city councils. Get them to pass going to help kill in our name. motions opposing the assault. Why? Well, look at your Third, use email, the internet brother, your sister, your grand- in Residence Again? and your imaginations, and insist parents. Imagine their heads that Chretien and. Graham coming off, their bodies dismem- announce our non-participation bered, their bones vaporized,

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The next option lies in who you know. Dan Sennet If you know of any fourth-years moving out or other students simply seeking to get a There are so many other things to worry change of scenery, they are perfect for find- about before beginning to look for a place ing places. If you know them, you can rely to live next year. First of all, midterms are on them to give a truthful account of their starting up again, papers, assignments and house such as if the place has mold or are due and you need to presentations creaky floors expensive in terms of util- Saturday or is decide where you're going on ities. The other advantage is that these With all of these decisions tq peo- night. make, ple have been through the search before to think about next year? who has time and can tell you who is a good landlord or Well, come and whether you the time has property manager, and who isn't. down and, yep, like it or not, you have to sit mean the world here at it-plan. Connections you guessed Laurier and if you have 'em, use 'em. most important question you have The Many people have found great accom- who you want to live with to ask yourself is through the guide that Student yourself if, by next March, modations next year. Ask Housing puts out every year. The list was you be sick of the person/people you will put out on February 10 so the information have chosen. you take nothing from this If is still fresh. In it, there is a listing of land- article, take this: don't live with those peo- lords, their accommodations, the rental you yes. Make sure you find ple if answered and the contact number. There whom you price range the right people; people with is that would do favours a small $1 cost, but it's worth it as it could are comfortable, you cut down worrying only in turn. your time. The for and would expect to receive problem is that most of your buddies have next your sanctuary, JenniferAsselin Your home year is your the same book and there are only a finite nothing should that. So domain and ruin number of listings. As well, there are many Lookin'for a humble abode? Why not try here? Knight said to Indiana just like the Wise landlords who didn't get their names in. wisely." includes phone, internet, cable and the have any questions regarding your Jones, "choose There are also a number ofwebsites you lease Now that the decision of whom necessities like water, heating and gas. This and your rights, go to Legal Services on huge can go to. By trying the major real estate you are to done, is price range applies to the average home campus, they are a tremendous and going live with is it webpages, like www.remax.ca, you can unfor- make shared with five or people. If you are liv- tunately, underutilized asset. The last thing important to note that you shouldn't find a list of great looking homes, but for six under-the-table deals with other people. ing with less, expect to pay more. about leases is that they are not set stone sale as opposed to renting. As an entrepre- in to your your You should also check for mold in the before you sign. Each open for Your choice original friends is neurial idea though, it is quite sound. term is nego- and you should stick to it. For bathroom or behind the fridge, in the tiation with the landlord. If a term is commitment Getting your parents to buy a house and unap- the months, those people who you kitchen and most importantly, in the bed- pealing or you would like to add dis- next two having you act as the landlord should one, become friendly with, not necessarily rooms. People have gotten really sick as a cuss it with your landlord and come up have always turn a profit, as there is a shortage of with will ask if want to live result of mold. In truth, the most reliable with a settlement you both agree on. Most friends you you housing and a plethora of students looking them. Politely tell them you are opinion come from your parents. They leases start either May or September and with for it. will in and try not to them are the most honest people and they know last for 12 months. already committed give In the classified sections of every major exactly what to look for. A landlord, prop- For students, there are a number false hope. paper, including The Cord and the co-op hard - etc., is trying to sell to you of landlords who deal solely with four- That was the part congratula- University of Waterloo's Imprint and The erty manager first and most and will give a biased opinion. When month leases. Use the above suggestions to tions, you have passed the Record, there are many ads for roommates you It is now time to find a you think you've found the right home, find them or ask around and see if anyone difficult obstacle. or houses. This a great source of hunting a tedious entire is have your parents come up and it knows of landlords that do rent out for four house. Although house is information and can be checked on a daily approve options available to stu- if time allows. months. The property management people job, there are many or weekly basis for new information. In the You have so far picked your roommates, are a tight clique and they all know each dents. same manner, there are many ads put up all, a effective way of find- picked your house and checked for mold, other. First of very around campus looking for roommates. to simply now what? First, make sure you clearly Overall, the process of finding the right ing potential accommodations is check out some of these houses, it's Again, define which roommate gets which room. home is brutal but necessary. When you take a day either with family or with the worth the familiarize your- currently living half-hour, just to houses have different size rooms and think about it, it's probably only for eight group of people you are self with the process. Most with or want to live with and canvas the most will charge varying amounts. Work months and you can't help but wonder if So once you've found a good location Choose the area you are this out between yourselves before you it's worth all of the fuss. But, if it's a good neighbourhood. and an ostensibly decent house, what next? interested in living in and walk around, just decide to sign the lease. The only fair way, house, it could be home for three years and Have you really found what you're looking writing down phone numbers. Houses if you can't agree is to draw straws or flip a it's where you come home to after that long for? There is more than meets the eye everywhere have "for rent" signs in the win- in coin. day or after that brutal exam when all you most homes. You should check first with the dows. Find the ones that to and Signing the lease is monotonous, but want to do is sleep, then why shouldn't you appeal you tenants about how much utilities write down the numbers and call as soon as previous one thing that this article will stress is to sleep somewhere that makes you comfort- will run you. Older houses have less insu- get home to guarantee that they won't make sure you read it over, don't just sign it able and happy? you lation and will cost more the already be taken. The worst they can say to in winter out of necessity. People have gotten stuck months to heat. On average, you're looking and at best, you will find a with so many ridiculous clauses, like no you is "no" at $40-$6O a month utilities, which house that is comfortable. in sleepovers or a "lights out" clause. If you Food for thought

soups, salads and appetizers. For non-veg- flower seeds. It comes with citrus mango Carly Beath etarians there are also many wraps, sand- poppyseed vinaigrette, and is a different, If you're a vegetarian here at Laurier, you've wiches and entrees, including a mermaid delicious and "hearty" salad. probably been frequently frustrated with wrap which is described as thinly sliced The caesar salad ($6.95 for a large, as is the lack of vegetarian options on cam- smoked salmon, sun-dried tomatoe, caper the trailblazer) was tasty, but slightly hard to pus. The Rain Tree Cafe, located in the cream cheese, greens, sprouts, and shred- eat because of the large size of the lettuce same plaza as Phil's, is an excellent change ded carrot in grilled flour tortillas, steak leaves and croutons. of pace. While not exclusively a vegetarian sandwich and grilled chicken quesadillas. I was told that grilled veggie wrap restaurant, it is certainly very vegetarian- Also, available is almost all of the vegetari- ($7.95 plus $2.95 for the chicken) was very friendly. The diverse menu has more than an choices with the option of having chick- good. The wrap is filled with grilled vegeta- enough choices to satisfy any meat-eater. en or shrimp added for an extra $2.95. bles, feta cheese and pesto, and is served The first thing you notice about the Rain We finally decided to start by sharing an with salsa. The Thai ginger mango stir-fry ■= mum carly^tlt Tree Cafe is the atmosphere. The restaurant order of venus dip ($5.95), which is made ($12.95) was uniquely served on top of a is comprised of two levels, with the top with garlic, artichoke hearts and asiago banana leaf and contained fewer vegeta- Tree Cafe. The food is impressive, the level looking down over the bottom. A cheese, with toasted pitas (fresh bread and bles than expected from a stir-fry, but the atmosphere relaxing, and the service led beautiful mural of trees extends up the grilled foccaccia are also available). The noodles were perfectly cooked and the my friend to comment that "it was nice not entire height of the restaurant, and unique dip was excellent, and was devoured sauce was deliciously spicy, but not overly to be treated like a typical student. artwork hangs on the walls. As a final touch quickly. Someone commented that it tasted so. Everyone will be satisfied, vegetarians and each table is lit by a candle and soft, pretty like caesar salad, but in dip form. The food here is an excellent value for non-vegetarians alike. music plays in the background. Making for The service at the Rain Tree Cafe is fan- your money, as all of the portions are very an earthy, yet elegant atmosphere in which tastic, and we didn't have to wait long for large. The salads were meals in themselves to enjoy your meal. our meals. Our entrees were served to us and the stir-fry was enough that I had not seated after by the chef himself, as were those of the only supper, but the following day's lunch Four of us were promptly The Rain Tree Cafe our arrival, despite the fact that we didn't other patrons. as well. have reservations. We ordered our drinks, This portion of the meal consisted of a Despite the fact that we were stuffed, 220 King Street North including excellent fruit smoothies, and trailblazer salad, a caesar salad, grilled veg- we ordered dessert. The chocolate raspber- Waterloo then embarked upon the difficult task of gie wrap with chicken, and Thai ginger ry truffle cake, triple chocolate truffle cake 884-4953 choosing our meals. As a vegetarian, I am mango stir-fry. and pecan tart were all amazing and was not usually afforded such a variety of choic- The trailblazer salad consisted of a mix the perfect way to finish an excellent meal. es restaurants. The menu offers two of greens, including pea sprouts and radic- The next time you're looking for an in apples types, each, of vegetarian wraps and sand chio, and cheddar cheese, and sun escape from the Dining Hall, or endless wiches, three meatless entrees and various boxes of Kraft Dinner, check out the Rain Wednesday February 122003 Student Life* 11 Cupid's arrow: a hit or miss?

Jessica McLaughlin this day because it makes them feel alone. Jennifer Asselin completely cynical of this particular day devoted to love. I understand the need for But can't Valentines Day also be for cele- couples to feelings. brating relationship? know lots share and show their any close I All want to can't love Valentines Day even I know is why we do this of females who every day? Why we have when they don't have boyfriends. It's a day must a specific day set aside? for celebrating friendship as much as inti- For those of you who have someone to mate relationships. celebrate with, then super, but for those Valentines Day should be an occasion who don't the constant reminder to pause and appreciate love in one's life. through- out the day, that you have no one, is ridicu- Give your best friend some chocolates or is considering going out to send your mom some flowers. Everybody lous. If one even restaurant to enjoy meal on the four- Love it appreciates being indulged, so go ahead Leave it a a teenth, beware that couples will be aplenty and give someone you care a thoughtful and that you will be continually faced with Valentines Day, it's the ultimate day to cel- token. Valentines Day is for chumps. Now I know those kissy-face couples taking part in hand Flowers, chocolates, teddy Celebrating Day positive it - day out ebrate love. Valentines is a that's harsh but think about one holding and the odd PDA. bears and jewelry, it's a day full of showing thing if people focus on the bigger meaning of the whole year is taken up by this appar- People also comment that Valentines others you care. Whether it's your signifi- instead of getting caught up in the com- ent need to express love for your significant Day is not necessarily for couples but rather cant other, your best friend, or your mom, mercialized buying game. Too many peo- other. Shouldn't we be showing our love for to show both friends and family that Valentines Day is an opportunity to tell ple think buying their partner an expensive others single day? Should we have to you every truly do care for them. What a load of crap. someone you love piece of jewelry is going to mean more consciously remember that on February 14 them. Valentines Day completely marketed Typically, Valentines Day is marketed than a heartfelt letter and in turn get them we need to go out and get our boyfriend or is towards couples as cards read, "To my towards couples and I personally don't see laid. The truth is that most genuine people girlfriend a gift or make a specific effort to (who being gold diggers), you? to Sweetheart" and lingerie stores hold spe- what's wrong with this. Any romantic will refrain from say I love All I'm trying say is that February tell you that falling in love indescribable. would be happy with a single rose and a Valentines Day extremely cials throughout the month of is is overrated as a intention of enticing more couples It's one of the most awesome emotions you card that contains a message longer than day to tell the one you just that, with the love to buy their product. You are not about to can experience. After dating somebody for six words (Happy Valentines Day, I love through manufactured gifts and money buy lingerie or most of the other products a while you can start to take him or her for you). spent. you see come out for Valentines Day for granted and Valentines Day serves as a Instead of being pressured into buying Like many holidays and special occa- "friends". I realize there are the odd reminder to express emotion. What man your significant other some costly and sions nowadays the emphasis of the day is your "friend" related Valentines out there but can honestly say they don't appreciate unnecessary gift, try being creative and get- placed on how much you are spending and that just goes to show how marketers are February 14 if only for the reason that it ting them something thoughtful that doesn't who got whom the best gift. Valentines trying to find one more way to get the most provides an easy opportunity to be mushy completely drain your savings account. Day, like or Easter was not and Christmas, money out of the most people. fully adapting to overly sensitive Need ideas? How making is not to amount without an some about celebrated show the of don't know, it all just seems so manu- them their favorite dinner, them a money one is willing to spend on someone I persona? giving factured and consumer oriented as With all that's going on in our lives it's framed picture of the two of you, going else. Unfortunately that what has come ice is it opposed to celebrating the simple act of easy to forget to do the small yet important skating, going to William's to share some down to, especially in this case. loving someone. A day should not be set things in relationship like spending time cake, exchanging five buck gifts- excruciatingly to a gag you It's sad see how cou- aside but rather the act of loving should be alone together, complimenting your partner get picture. ples aren't in healthy relationship the who a displayed day by day. If you feel and the simple but frequently forgotten This Valentines just keep mind that if stay one taken and in will continue to with another sim- the emotion and want to express it then you telling them that you care. Being in love is you have even one person in your life that ply because they don't want to be alone on shouldn't need a day to tell you that it's an amazing thing, and it should have it's you love and loves you back (be them a Valentines Day. There's also the confusion alright. Sure it's fun to celebrate and be own special day to celebrate it. boy/girlfriend or not), you are luckier than one faces when their relationship fresh is romantic and spend time with one another Too many people dread Valentines Day some other people. Enjoy Valentines Day, and they aren't sure exactly where borders day to you and your signifi- because they get hung up on the idea that and spread some gift giving occasion. It on a devoted love. lie with on the all cant other but really, you should cherish it's only for couples, a day that flaunts being makes for a competitive and confusing every moment you have with that person alone in the single person's face. Single experience that no one really wants or whether it be on the fourteenth or the fif- people get bitter and resentful of couples on needs to be bothered with. teenth. Love is felt not bought - chumps. Although it may seem like it, I'm not

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Considering the vegeterian litestyle? Read more aboutlearnonto it Over the years vegetarianism has mals are fed hormones and other our water supplies. In addition, veggie and the school shows the grown in popularity. It seems that creepy stuff in order to bulk them nitrogenous fecal waste from the video (hosted by Troy wherever you go vegetarian up. If you think that these strange animals is washed into streams, options at restaurants are increas- brews do not make their way into rivers, lakes and bays. As a result, ing, and there seems to be a grow- the meat that you eat, you don't we have less clean water, and ing awareness of vegetarian issues. know the facts. As well, milk and creatures that live in the water Why is it that so many people are other dairy products become become contaminated or are killed by pollution. Not only ani- choosing this "alternate" lifestyle? infested with the leftover hormon- ... i rr . i j to answer this question, al blends. Another concern about mals are affected In order • . i let us first define our terms. A veg- eating meat related to contamina- either. etarian is someone who doesn't tion is mad cow disease (aka eat meat, fish or poultry. Most veg- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease). etarians still eat dairy products and According to recent research, this egg; however, some choose to disease was spread through the avoid all animal products. These U.K. by the practice of feeding people are known as vegans. ground bone meal from dead Vegans will also avoid wearing cows to cows that were then mar- wool, silk and leather, and many keted as food. Doesn't that sound Remember won't eat honey. They will also appetizing? Walkerton? W McCI u r e , amounts of avoid lotions with lanolin, as it Another main reason that peo- Disproportionate "who you might natural resources are comes from sheep. ple choose a vegetarian diet is for the earth's remember from other such educa- I £-.\ I I . to produce meat and other \ r> The next big question then, the environmental benefits. The used tional films)? Remember how animal products. For exam- why go vegetarian? For most peo- meat industry is one of the hardest traumatized the little boy in ple giving up meat seems like a on the environment. For example, pie, the production of meat, t i • i the video is after visiting the huge sacrifice. Why livestock grazing eggs and dairy products! slaughterhouse? The pack- do people do it? leads to desertifica- requires intensive use of tossilf ages of meat that you buy by eroding including petroleum There are a number tion the fuels, for. in the grocery store aren't of different reasons, topsoil and drying transporting animal feed and Hie big question, .1 >i.i i grown that way in the and no two people out the land. As a the animals themselves, to run- field. make the decision for then, iswhygo result, topsoil is ning farm machinery and operat- vegetarian? For There are other concerns as the exact same rea- depleted faster ing the factory farms where the Vegans all animal amount well. avoid sons. However, there most people, giv- than it can be animals are raised. The of products because many animal are a variety of ing up meat regenerated. fossil fuel required to produce one by-products, like leather and pound produce themes that recur in seems like a huge Raising livestock of feedlot beef will wool, can be connected to the regards to to defor- 40 pounds of soybeans. this sub- also leads meat industry. The production of sacrifice. main that The main nutritional concerns ject. estation, much of Another reason peo- dairy products, eggs, etc., is seen in the lifestyle that people have on a vegetari- The first concerns which happens ple choose veggie is by as an exploitation of issues and South they care about vegans an/vegan diet are iron, protein, of health. Central because global these animals. As well, many of Vegetarian diets in America, where issues like hunger. World hunger used by the animal calcium and vitamin 812. Iron is the practices always a concern for general contain less total fat than vast expanses of tropical rain forest is a complex issue, but every little industry are considered unethical. young ones. The smaller (nicknamed the world's lungs for bit counts. When we eat food women, who lose blood every non-vegetarian For example, male calves that are quantity products importance maintaining directly soil-fruits, veg- month with their menstral cycles. the of animal their in from the born to dairy cows are typically the air) cleared etables, nuts and However, iron doesn't only come diet contains, the less fat it usu- clean have been away grains, legumes, taken from their mothers and ally to cattle. In seeds-we can feed many more from red meat. It is also found in contains. Fruits and veggies make room for grazing raised for veal. Chickens that are are on the in the wake of this deforestation people than ifplant matter is fed to eggs and dark green vegetables. whole very low fat. raised for their eggs generally live diets usually plants and animals are also animals that are then used for Protein has already been dis- Also, vegetarian are many in factory farm conditions where very high is wiped out. every grams of cussed. It is found in eggs, dairy in fibre. Fibre the part food. For 100 pro- they are subjected to things like water issues consumed by only products, beans and legumes, soy of the plant that is only partially When it comes to tein a cow, ten debeaking, a procedure in which digested in bodies, its problems noted. The meat produced. For products and nuts. Calcium our and other can be grams of are a machine is used to cut off the is benefits and total of the world's all of arts majors out there, found in but for who are numerous very percentage you end of the chicken's beak. This milk, vegans benefit for fresh water supply is minis- means a of milk, found in well-known. The other usable that loss 90%. As well, procedure reduces the damage don't drink it's also this of diet that while most cule. It located in aquifers deep the of affluent nations for dark veggies (which really type is is appetite done when the chickens lash out green vegetarians get enough protein, below the earth. This supply, how- meat and other animal products seem to be the wonder food). 812 at each other in a murderous rage, they dwindling rapidly developing is not a concern for vegetarians don't overdo it. Diets that are ever, is because means that nations perhaps a result of their hopeless- high is to to raise animals for export who eat dairy eggs, but for in protein, especially from so much being used irrigate choose ly tight quarters. and/or animal sources, cause kidneys from which we of raising less profitable vegans this a legitimate worry, as the cattle farms instead If you do plan on going veggie, is to let more into receive relatively small amount crops that the local people could 812 only found animal calcium pass the a make sure to do your research is in urine. more protein also of food in return. It is estimated eat. Plus,> the land so depleted sources. You can supplements, i get Eating is ahead of time so that you causes more wear and tear on the that in the US, livestock produc- from these that it is but some vegans are opposed to practices know you are getting kidneys. As a result, vegetarians tion accounts for more than no longer suitable for grow- this on principle. The good news w the proper nutrients. have fewer kidney stones and less half of all water use. This is ing grain and is that your body stores this vita- h. ■ You will probably kidney non-vegetari- troubling in legume min in your liver, so you can disease than a statistic the to change the live ans. wake of the recent water crops. 'need for up to three years on what's way you think about Another main health issue 112 been stored. The bad news is that negotiations meal preparation as our between after that, you will most likely feel societ organizes most Canada, run down and exhausted. and its j of its meals around If have evaluated meat. You have to you your southern' think outside the box options and decide to take the neighbour. P plunge and go make o and realize that veg- veggie, sure Water is a 1 your reasons for doing so are clear. ii■. rgies aren't just a side hot commodity This will help you later when you Perhaps the most dish. You will probably but not for good reasons c ■ get flak from meat eaters who obvious reason for think to yourself, if take _ I As well as problems with the L • x.l_ don't understand your crazy ways. i r r ii going veggie is the away meat, what else is there to • r supply of freshwater, t • i jssue of animal eat? Well, the answer is, lots, espe- There are also a number of groups pollution of all the who will provide information and HP? i rights. Many cially if you live off-campus and Ss water worldwidej support, such as If you con- do your own cooking. Veggie PETA. is a problem to| tact them, they you a pare lasagna, pasta, any number of will send which animal agri-| concerned vegetarian hearty soups, and my personal free starter kit. And related to culture is a major with the ethics remember: veggie, of raising some- favourite, rice tacos, are all on the if you go you vegetarianism is contributor. are in good hands. There are * thing that can't defend list. Those are just a few exam- avoiding cer- Pesticides, herbi- about a gazillion famous vegetari- ""itself, simply so that it can ples. Obviously, if you go vegan tain practices cides, and fertilizers ans... think of someone cool and slaughtered and sold as your options are more limited, but involved in. used to grow ani- [be vegetarian, or a product. There's a reason that doesn't mean that you'll have they're probably are the produc-J mal feeds are linked to within Kevin that there are no school trips to the to go hungry. Proper planning is one 6 tion of meat., contaminat- "Bacon" steps. _ . • KA Jeß slaughterhouse. Remember the all that's needed, and this fact is no Many ani-j ,i n g Simpsons episode when Lisa goes different with any diet. 14•Features Wednesday February 1220fft VegeterianRecipes

Christa's Roasted Beans seeded B*l2 inches. 6. Stir and simmer for 1-2 min- 1 green pepper, quartered and 2. Slice potatoes thinly and utes. Ingredients: seeded arrange a third of them in the dish. 7. Preheat a moderate boiler. 6 cups cooked, whole beans (soy 1 small red onion, cut into Sprinkle cheese, salt, and pepper. 8. Drain macaroni and add sauce. or chickpeas or green peas — not wedges Pour over some of the stock to 9. Broil until lightly brown. split peas) 5 tbsp. garlic oil prevent potatoes from discoloring. 1 large onion, quartered 1 pizza base, 10—12 inches in 3. Continue layering potatoes. 2 stalks celery, cut into large diameter 4. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes chunks 1 14 oz can chopped tomatoes, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil drained Side dish: garden salad, Greek salt and spices (to taste) 1 4 oz goat cheese salad, steamed vegetables, veg- etable stir fry. Directions: Directions: Carrot, Raisin and Apricot 1. After soaking your beans, cook 1. Brush vegetables with half of Coleslaw them in fresh water with the onion the garlic oil and roast in oven at and celery. Drain and discard the 425 degrees for 30 min. Turn veg- Ingredients: onion and celery. etables over at 15 min. 3 cups finely shredded white cab- 2. Coat a cookie sheet with the 2. Brush pizza base with half gar- bage olive oil, then toss the beans in the lic oil and spread drained toma- 1.5 cups coarsely graded carrots olive oil until well-coated. toes. 1 red onion, sliced Five Noodles 3. Slow-roast the beans in a 200 3. Arrange vegetables on pizza Spice Vegetable 3 celery stalks, sliced degree F oven for 4-8 hours. crust. 1 cup raisons Remove from the oven when 4. Cube goat cheese. "Soft fried noodles contrasted 3 apricots beautifully oz dried crunchy, and toss in salt and 5. Bake for 10-15 min at 400 with a subtle vegetable tbsp low-fat mayonnaise blend" -Stefen Serada 8 spices (curry powder is great!) degrees. 6 tbsp low-fat plain yogurt 4. Store in an airtight container in tbsp chopped herbs (if you have Ingredients: 2 your fridge for up to 14 days. Mushroom Macaroni and Cheese a spicebox) Great snack food! 8 oz dried noodles 2 tbsp sesame oil Directions: Ingredients: carrots 2 1. Put cabbage and carrots in Macaroni noodles 1 celery stalk 3 tbsp olive oil zucchini halved and sliced large bowl. 2 Add onion, celery, raisons, and 8 oz Portabello mushrooms or chili, seeded and chopped 2. mushrooms, 1 red apricot. Mix well. regular sliced Spices: ginger, grated garlic clove, 3. In a small bowl mix together 4 tbsp all purpose flour celery salt, chili powder, pep- 1 vegetable bouillon cube mayonnaise, yogurt, herbs and per. . .whatever you've got celery salt salt/pepper. .5 tbsp 4 sliced scallions 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 4. Add mayonnaise mixture to 1.5 cups grated Cheddar cheese cabbage mixture. cheese Directons: 5. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours. .25 cup parmesan 1. Bring pan of water to a boil. Potato Gratin Add noodles and cook for 2-3 Directions: minutes. water a boil and add Ingredients: 1. Bring to 2. Drain noodles and return them clove macaroni. Editor's note to you vegans out 1 garlic to the pan. peeled separate there: There are a variety of alter- 5 large baking potatoes, 2. Heat oil in saucepan. 3. Set noodles aside in bowl. Roasted Vegetable and Goat 3 tblsp freshly grated parmesan Add mushrooms and cook on native products available to 4. Add oil to pan and then the replace the ones in these recipes Cheese Pizza cheese medium heat for 2-3 minutes. vegetables. Stir-fry for 7-8 min- 2.5 cups vegetable stock 3. Stir in flour and add bouillon that involve animals. Wait a And again. utes. minute what the hell am I doing? Shredded cheese cube. Stir once more. 5. Add spices. Cook for 1 minute. Ingredients: Add a little at a time, con- This is Laurier for Christ's sake. 4. milk 6. Stir in the noodles. 1 eggplant, cut into chunks tinuing your superior stirring tech- Oh well. End communication. small zucchini, sliced length- Directions: 2 1. Preheat oven to 400. Halve gar- nique. wise lic clove and rub over the base 5. Add cheese, celery salt and 1 red bell pepper, quartered and and sides of gratin dish measuring mustard.

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Jordan, where the pro-US King Abdullah tenu- Currie Brandon ously reigns over a nation which is comprised Last Thursday, the Laurier Lecture Series of 70% Palestinians. "Abdullah will go down, brought in noted political pundit Gwynne and Islamists will replace him," said Dyer, who Dyer to a packed IEI lecture hall to ask if the believes that the new Jordanian government world had 'turned upside down?' Answering would immediately cancel the Peace Treaty his own question rather quickly, he began his with Israel, which could be a defining moment lecture by casually telling tine audience that for Palestinians living in Israel. "We're going to have a war, before the end of "In the chaos of a Middle Eastern war, the month I think." Sharon could do 'transfer,' solving the Stating that Bush would seek a second war Palestinian problem by eliminating them," resolution with the United Nations Security Dyer said of a forced Palestinian exodus to Council this week and evacuate Americans Jordan. He also predicted that with the present from Iraq next week, Dyer predicted that "the Saudi King nearing death, revolution may also war then starts on the what? The nineteenth, take hold in the birthplace of Islam, Saudi twentieth, twenty-first?" Although Arabia. the the liTi—arit.uir.vr...m.ii,,. r., ■, ,rn Ti, v n r. r■... n.mrr i Dyer's lecture was originally intended to shed Turning from predicting future events, Dyer Contibuted Photo positive light on globalization, he seemed probed deeper into the Arab psyche, asking a Noted international journalist Gwynne Dyer offered his opinions on the US-led War on Terror. much more apt to discuss the impending con- question that he believes many American's flict in the Middle East. ignore: "What did the September 11 hijiackers into the Arab world is part of the reason why Bush didn't quit while he was ahead," Somewhat of an expert on the arab world, want to achieve?" Encouraging the audience they think that Allah has forsaken them, but exclaimed Dyer, in reference to Bush's Dyer outlined what he believed would be the not to think of them in Bush-like terms as sim- only 10-20% of Arab people accept this analy- labelling of the 'Axis of Evil.' result of another American intervention in the ply "evil-doers" or "like the Joker in Batman sis Dyer explained. Aside from poking fun at how Cuba was Persian Gulf. First, he contended that the movies," Dyer's quips aimed at Bush's rhetoric As such, what Dyer called 'Islamist' upset that it was not included, Dyer observed human and monetary costs of invading Iraq drew laughter from the crowd. regimes have never came into power in any that "domestic electoral considerations" had a would "be through the roof," describing how Instead, Dyer dissected many common Arab state, although they have engaged in profound impact on going after the new 'Axis' aerial bombing will flatten misconceptions about the extensive guerrilla warfare against their auto- powers. "[Bush] needed new enemies, so he Baghdad to ease ground opera- Muslim faith and offered a cratic rulers. The problem for the Islamists, rounded up the 'Usual Suspects' to have a war tions, killing "tens of thousands coherent explanation as to why according to Dyer, is that "governments can't scare or a crisis." of civilians." "This time Israel the Arab world exists in a des- be overthrown just by terrorism." As a result, The only problem with this is that the Secondly, he insisted that will retaliate. Ariel perate situation today. From a the proponents of Islamist regimes have resort- defence, oil, and Jewish lobbyists jumped on the most dangerous scenario for Sharon has said historical perspective, he ed to international terrorism to convince the the war wagon, eventually gaining enough the region was not a US strike so, and for once I described how the last hundred other 80-90% of the population to "come into momentum that now it can't be stopped. alone, but a US-Israeli coalition believe him." years have been the "worst cen- the streets" and demand the demise of their Moreover, Dyer forecasted that "there's no if Hussein decides to fire mis- tury ever" for the region. pro-Western dictators. way US interests come out ahead," referring to siles into Israel as he did in -Gwynne Dyer Starting from European Dyer pointed to al-Qaida attacks on the impossible task of ruling a post-war Iraq 1990. Then, America forbade conquest, Dyer described how American embassies in Kenya and Tanzania adding that "no ruler has left power alive in the Israel from retaliating, Dyer the Arabic self-image has been that convinced Former President Clinton to last 60 years." explained. "But this time Israel sundered to the point that retaliate by "firing 50 cruise missiles into the As promised, Dyer did offer two glimmers will retaliate. Ariel Sharon has said so, and for "everything's wrong in the Arab world, we're blue," one of which demolished an aspirin fac- of hope for the Arab world and international once I believe him." getting into the territory of self-hatred here." tory in the Sudan. Seeing this blind retaliation, security as a whole. First, he said that unlike the Not surprisingly, Dyer thinks that if Israel Furthermore, Dyer described how US-backed "al-Qaida said 'we can work with that; if we're Cold War, a conflict that embroils the Middle becomes involved, the situation could quickly undemocratic governments have bred a cul- lucky they'll go beserk [after 9/11 ]," explained East in war has little chance for spreading any- spiral out of control, engulfing the region in ture of hatred for some who have turned to Dyer. where outside of the Arab world. Second, he revolt. "An Israeli-American alliance attacking Islamism. "But the US didn't walk into the trap," said indicated that recent glimpses of free media, an Arab state...How's that going to play out "It's surprising that so few turn to political Dyer, who facetiously wondered if Bush "had especially from Pan-Arab satellite station Al- with the 'Arab Street? Not well I think," extremism, any area like this will produce a deep knowledge of the Middle East." He Jazeera will be an important catalyst for warned Dyer. extremists. People look around and ask, what went on to explain that Afghanistan was a per- change. "Positive political change is coming to He also forewarned that the pro-American are we doing wrong?" According to the fect target because it was non-Arab, harbour- an Arab nation near you," hypothesized Dyer. Arab regimes will be the first to fall, especially extremists, the integration of Western ideals ing terrorists, and its poorly defended. "But War on Terror Watch

NATO m crisis begun to mine uranium in central Russian President Vladimir Putin them, 'By the way, we are cutting Orange is classified as a 'high risk The North Atlantic Treaty Iran, moving ahead with a nuclear expresses solidarity in preventing war education funding for your children, of terrorist attacks," and Homeland Organization was in turmoil on program that Iranian officials claim is in the Middle East. 'This region real- who will be back here at home/" Security Secretary Tom Ridge urged Monday as France, Germany and only for energy. ly does not need another war/' said said Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Texas). Americans to "take time to prepare Belgium blocked Turkey's request Relying on Russia for refining the Chirac. Both advocated the need to for emergencies." for Patriot missile interceptors and uranium, Iran has complied with the increase the amount of inspectors. Terrorist threat level increased counter-germand chemical warfare International Atomic Energy Agency America and Britain have con- to 'orange': Ashcroft 'All options' open on N.Korea: units. in all stages of their nuclear program. demned their stance, saying that a US Attorney-General John Ashcroft President Bush Citing that arming Turkey with "thousandfold" increase in inspectors said Friday that an "increased likeli- Continuing the war of words waged this aid package would "undermine Iraq agrees to U-2 inspections would not guarantee disarmament. hood" of al-Qaida terrorist attacks between Washington and efforts to end the Iraq crisis peace- In a key meeting with weapons have warranted the second-highest Pyongyang, President Bush declared fully," the three European nations inspectors on Monday, Iraqi offficial Bush cuts social spending level of terrorist warning, level last Friday that America reseives the made a last minute decision to announced they would allow aerial Despite advocating more spending 'orange.' right to decide how to deal with the block the initiative. All three support surveillance of weapons sites. on the homeless and education dur- Ashcroft cited intelligence reports alleged rogue state. a plan which would send more A major complaint of US critics, ing his recent State of the Union that pointed to al-Qaida coordinat- His comments came a day after inspectors to Iraq along with UN aerial surveillance was previously address, President Bush's proposed ing attacks to coincide with increased Pyongyang made loold comments peacekeepers. unallowed. Bagdhad also submitted- budget axed funding for children of US presence in the Gulf and the against an American military strike, The US ambassor to NATO more weapons documentation to army personnel and public housing annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. saying that any US intervention called the move "a mostunfortunate UN officials over the weekend, in an projects. Beginning last Saturday, the haj will would incite "total war." decision." attempt to gamer support to stave off "What [Bush] missed is you sim- see thousands of Muslim pilgrims Compiledby Brandon Currie invasion. ply don't send servicemen and travelling around the world which Iran developing nudear program In a news conference Monday, women off to the Iraqi theatre and as could be used as a cover for terror- Cord International: Ad-Free Tehran admitted Monday that it has French President Jacques Chirac and soon as they get on the plane tell ism. Since February 5 2002 16 International Wednesday February 12 2003

International Opinion War with Iraq not worth it

American economy. W. Bush has insisted again in his answered by any of the Bush such, a potential war on Iraq will be Many companies, like American State of the Union speech last week. Administration officials although useless and harmful to the credibility Airlines and other big shots in the Looking at the possible outcomes of they are vitally important to the rest of international diplomacy, as the travel industry, had to make major a military action against Saddam of the world. It was after the declara- United States will go to war without financial adjustments in order to stay Hussein, Mr Bush might be wrong, tion of the "War on Terror" that the the consent of the United Nations. in business and be competitive. A so wrong that his country might just focus was put on Saddam Hussein There are too many critical ques- year-and-a-half after the disastrous suffer another dramatic blow to its and the possibility that he has the tions, too many variables, and too attacks companies and businesses population and economy. nuclear capability to attack his many lives at stake. A war on Iraq Ruben Gu-Konu are still struggling to get back on their If the US decides to invade Iraq, neighbours. will only result in more civilian casu- The events of September 11 2001 feet. will that guarantee the elimination of However, it has been cited in alties, and drive up oil prices. These are by far the most devastating ter- Today the hottest topic is the war terrorist threats? Does that solve the UN weapons inspector reports that factors will further develop a strong rorist attacks in the history of the on Iraq and how disarming Saddam North Korean nuclear stand-off as Mr. Hussein's nuclear and biological sense of hatred and discontent modern world, given their political Hussein would be the best thing to Pyongyang is seeking an agreement capacities have been close to non- towards the United States, fuelling implications and impact on the do "to secure the world" as George that will benefit its economic agen- existent. As it is quite difficult to trust future terrorist aspirations. And with da? Will Osama bin Laden finally be Saddam Hussein, we must trust the the growing possibility of terrorist dealt with? If the intelligence reports findings of these trained profession- groups possessing biological and from the British Secret Service and als. chemical agents, the Bush CIA are true that Osama Bin Laden It is quite clear that if atomic Administration's approach to the Russia's war on possesses biological and chemical energy specialist Mohamed conflict against Iraq should be agents, wouldn't the war in Iraq be Elßaradei and Hans Blix, head of the reviewed with discussion rather than irrelevant? weapons inspections team, in Iraq military action. terrorism These questions have not been have not found a 'smoking gun'. As used by Russian special forces to dis- able the terrorists. There is a strong suspicion al- Deafening silence Qaida was heavily involved in aiding the Chechen rebels and organizing less egregious. Ed/ illegal Jewish 'settlements' have And yet, we are told that these become 'neighbourhoods' and the the terrorist attacks throughoutRussia. Joseph Farag Not surprisingly, President Bush's dec- civilian casualties are 'acceptable assassination of Palestinian rebels laration of an international War on losses/ euphemistically called 'col- have morphed into 'targeted Terrorism' after September 11, 2001 lateral damage/ in a war that is being killings.' What wasn't censored by Egor Evsikov was met with great enthusiasm in fought for the liberation of the Iraqi journalists out of cowardice or lazi- Moscow. For the first time since the people. The irony is that between the ness to investigate was censored by For Russia, September 11 came in Cold War there was talk about an massive loss of life brought on by the Pentagon. Freedom of speech 1999. In August of that year, terrorist emerging alliance between Russia sanctions, cancer brought on by use indeed. groups from Chechnya crossed into and America. of depleted uranium munitions, 'col- At times our media operates in a the neighbouring Russian Republic of Russia co-operated with the lateral damage' brought on by mis- manner that would make even the Dagestan, led by notorious warlords Americans in their pursuit of Osama Staff Writer guided missiles, and massacres leaders of the Third Reich or Soviet Khatab and Shamil Basayev. bin Laden and al-Qaida in "What have you done to us, you brought on by Saddam, there may Union envious. Investigative journal- Proclaiming Islamic jihad against Afghanistan, arming the Northern freedom-loving peoples, guardians not be many Iraqis left to liberate.' ism has become a misnomer, with Russia, the warlords unleashed a Alliance and allowing Americans to of justice, defenders of the high prin- But don'texpect to hear much of journalists preferring simply to regur- campaign ofterror against the Russian move troops through Russia into ciples of democracy and of the these civilian casualties when the gitate State Department or Pentagon people. Central Asia. However, as American brotherhood of man? What have war breaks out. During the bombing press releases. Journalists compro- On August 31 a truck loaded focus has switched from Afghanistan you allowed to be perpetrated of Afghanistan, CNN sent a directive mise their integrity outof fear ofa dis- with explosives drove into the to Iraq, Russian enthusiasm has evap- against a defenceless people while to its correspondents in the field gruntled letter to the editor, like the Dagestan i town of Buinansk, detonat- orated. you stood aside and let it bleed to instructing them to completely mini- one directed at me in this very ing outside of a military building that There is hardly any logic in an death?" mize coverage of civilian casualties newspaper (January 22, 2003). housed the families of Russian sol- attack on Iraq from a Russian per- Those powerful, eloquent words and maximize coverage of allied The least we can do for the vic- tell diers. After killing 64 people in that spective. Saddam Hussein may be were spoken by David Ben-Gurion, casualties. Staunch self-censorship tims of our bombardment is to attack, three weeks later terrorists an evil dictator but he is hardly the the first Israeli Prime Minister. He was prevalent in all other news out- their stories truthfully. War is an blew up four apartment buildings in only one in the region, as most of the was referring to the deafening lets, yes, even in our Canadian injustice, but perhaps an even Moscow and southern Russia. The Middle East is being far from demo- silence over the Holocaust, but his media. greater injustice would be to remain bombs were detonated in the early cratic. Nor is Iraq the onlyArab nation words can be applied to silence over Lands unlawfully held by Israelis silent. morning in ordertokill the maximum suspected of developing nuclear and any injustice. are no longer 'occupied' but 'disput- number of civilians, many of whom other non-conventional weapons; One of the biggest travesties in were still asleep in their beds. Israel, Syria and Iran are also devel- the massive butchery was the dehu- Following the bombings of resi- oping next-generation arms. manization of the victims. When dential buildings in Moscow, It's true Saddam Hussein is one person dies, that person has a Department of National Assimilation Buinaisk, Kaspisk and Volgodonsk, known for notorious human rights name, a face, a personality. In short, 422 people were killed and 1,158 violations, but what aboutTurkey and a human being. When 6 million Were injured, many of them perma- its treatmentofKurds? Whatabout the people die, they become just that, 6 nently disabled. Islamic regime of Iran or the absolute million people, little more than a In the following months Russian monarchy of Saudi Arabia or just number in the public consciousness. lEEßcggjo troops moved into Dagestan and about anyone else in the region? Perhaps ifs because of the unimag- Chechnya, regaining control of the The argument that the Iraqi inably staggering numbers, perhaps Republic. Vladimir F'utin's govern- regime is harbouring international ter- ifs because we'd prefer to think that ORANGE HV6H. I ment even talked about striking ter- rorist networks such as is the human species isn't capable of ~ Al-Qaida ] mm j rorist networks outside of Russia in even less convincing, while the links such carnage. I gmwwlj Georgia and Aighanistan. The between Al-Qaida and Saudi Arabia We must not forget the silence anti- | to senseless carnage of TH REAT FEA P> COttPIIANCe terrorist Russian operation in are rather obvious, as 13 of the 19 which led the LtvtL J Chechnya has dragged on for more September 11 hijackers were Saudi the Holocaust. Once again we are level Level than three years, and the bloody con- Arabian. It is hard to see how the faced with an impending carnage of flict has not prevented Chechen ter- regime of Saddam Hussein is any dif- civilians in a war against Iraq; SOCIAL fto&WHS rorists from committing frirther atroci- ferent from others in the Middle East, 80,000 Iraqi civilian deaths by some i l ties against Russia. Last October, or what kind of immediate danger estimates. True, not of the magnitude Chechen terrorists occupied a Iraq presents to the United States or its seen in World War Two, but try Moscow theatre, rigged the building neighbours. The war in Iraq can only telling an Iraqi mother whose infant with explosives and started to execute iead to great civilian casualties and daughter has just been crushed by a i the hostages. In a tragic rescue ;'ort, surther destabilization and radicaliza- collapsing roof brought on by an 'j. many people died from powenu, gas cion of the Arab world. "allied" missile that her loss is any ?v>m-vc. '-Collect SufPosr _ Wednesday February 12 2003 Business 17 It's that time of year again accomplishments or recom- Jennifer Wilder examines mendations. Make sure that the dates you worked, the name of the company, and your job title resumes and offers are all clearly highlighted in some way. The next section of your tips to improve yours resume should discuss your prior education. If you are a Last Wednesday the annual whether that person would be graduate with little or no work, career fair took place in the an asset to the business or not. you can include details of rele- renowned RIM Park. Over 120 If your resume is unclear, vant courses. Otherwise you businesses set up booths to confusing, or laden with errors, should only include the type of advertise for summer and full it will be immediately tossed degree you have, the name of time job openings. The entire into the proverbial garbage bin. the college/university you gymnasium was packed with It is imperative to paint a logical attended, and the year that you hopeful students clutching their and comprehensive picture for graduated. This is also a good resumes in their hands and the person who is reading it. time to add any forms of recog- searching for that perfect sum- Your resume is not supposed to nition that you have received; mer job. In addition to this, stu- be a puzzle for the reader to such as "graduated with hon- dents in the co-op program are solve, so make it clear and rele- ours." starting to think about summer vant. The final section of your placement. Not only do they The second thing to remem- resume can be a list of any skills need to worry about acing their ber is that your resume is being that you possess which may be midterms, they have also got the sent for a particular purpose. The Malletted Amy relevant to the position you are stress of co-op placement, You are trying to obtain a job "Jen has a stronger grip than I do!" squeals dainty Stefan Sereda applying for. This section interviews, should be should only be a few sentences tough and resume and so your resume sure to use these words when logical pattern. Recruiters and writing. targeted towards position long, and should only be Workshops have been the describing your accomplish- employees who are scanning on for the past that you are applying for. included if you have any skills running campus ments. If you are applying for your resume look for an overall teaching the finer Writing similar to that may influence the readers week students a resume is different jobs, or different posi- consistency in your previous and in case an exam. The reader has decision to hire you. The con- points of these skills writing in one company, then tai- work experience. This means missed these a specific list of key words tions tents of this section should also students have in lor your resume to suit each that your past experience shows their head when reading it. If be targeted to the position that helpful classes, I've written up individual job. It may seem like a general increase in responsi- of resume writ- encompass these key words you are applying for. the finer points you more work in the short run, but bility and skill. If your prior ing here. in your resume then the reader By following the previous it will lead to more interviews work experience has been spo- avoiding The most important step to will chalk you up to having the difficult suggestions and the and a higher success rate in the radic it becomes more common mistakes, you will pro- to analyse past positions long run. your in duce a cohesive, logical resume two It is impor- Now that you know the a favourable light. that will surely impress any Things you dont want to tant to completely honest in general rules to writing a be future employers. If you want a of your do on your resume resume, it is time to get more your interpretations more detailed analysis of experience, even as you specific and discuss the proper work resume writing, check out the look for. analyse in terms of the Wilder says: layout that employers it posi- Laurier website for postings of contact that you are currently tar- After you give your tion resume writing workshops. • Do not try to fit too much into a page. Confine your information you must decide geting. It is also important to Hopefully these tips and tricks to keep job descriptions at resume to one or two pages. whether you wish include an your a will help make job-hunting a lit- objective. If you decide to insert minimum. First create a context tle less daunting this summer. • Do not list personal information such as marital status, an objective into your resume, for the job you did (ie, size of age, race, etc. you must first give it careful company), then list your duties, consideration. If your objective and finally mention any special • Do not leave suspicious gaps in your work history. is too broad then employers will assume that you either do not • Do not include salary requirements (leave this for the know what you want or are so interview). desperate for a job that you will take any position that opens up. • Do not put a picture on your resume. It is important to learn to restrict yourself when writing an objec- • Do not include negative comments about past employ- tive. One brief, established sen- ers. tence is ideal. Two sentences are the absolute maximum. If • Do not include references (these should be on a sepa- you have done your homework rate sheet and brought to the interview). and know the position that you are applying for, target your • Do not include reasons for leaving previous jobs (save objective to that position. If you this for the interview). are unsure as to which position you are applying for, or you are applying for a range of posi- tions, you should leave your objective out. accomplish strong job. is writing a proper skills for the The next that you and general thing effective resume. The Therefore, the more should address in your resume resume gets in is, the less likely is what you the your resume your previous work experi- door of dream job, and will hit these key satis- is your so you on ence. You should only note the special should be taken to fies and the less likely you'll be care jobs that you have held in the make sure that your resume to getting the job. sure to Be past five years, unless you have properly represents your skills know exactly what the position a prior job that highlights your us and personality. 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the game saw both rack up to what we needed to do. Derek Iwanuk teams We got 100 penalty minutes in the game. up and let the game deteriorate as The Laurier men's hockey team At one point during the third peri- the game went on and we were started the weekend off on the od, there were five Laurier players able to hold on." right foot beating the Waterloo in the box at the same time, setting Commenting on the team's Warriors 4 -1 at the Columbia Ice up a five-on-three situation for the overall position in the OUA and Fields on Friday night. The win Warriors. its progress, a mild mannered brought the team's overall record The Laurier defense hung in French seemed optimistic about to ten wins and ten losses on the there, killing the two-man advan- his team's chances in the playoffs. season. tage penalty. Near the end of the "Right now we are a five hun- The first period started off with game, the rivalry dred team and I some good Laurier scoring showed its true think that's what chances. At 13:41, the chances colours when a fight "I think ifwe our talent warrant- finally converted when Ryan broke out between can come together ed. I Crombeen scored on a one timer Colin Duffett Laurier's John Jarram we can make think if we can from the blue line. Laurier rookie Richard Colwill (#11) ties up the opposing centre after losing and Waterloo's Tyler some noise in come together we The Hawks had the offensive a faceoff in the Laurier zone. Colwill has 31 points on the season. Tennant. Each player the playoffs." can make some advantage most of the night. A second period Tim Parsons scored As the period came to an end, received a game mis- noise in the play- couple more scoring opportuni- to give Laurier a 2 - 0 advantage. Corso knocked in his second goal conduct. Waterloo -Mark French, offs." ties were missed in the first period, The offensive onslaught would of the night at 2:58 of the second received a two- Men's Hockey The FHawks' the most memorable being Pat continue as Kevin Corso tipped in period, all but assuring the Laurier minute power play as Head Coach next home game is McCoubrey's rocket that hit the a pass from in front of the net. The win. a result of a Laurier this Thursday, crossbar late in the first period. goal would be Corso's first of two The beginning of the third instigator penalty. February 13 against As the period came to a close on the evening and would give period saw Waterloo finally get on However, it would prove to be the Guelph Gryphons. The puck the rivalry began to show its ugly Laurier a commanding 3-0 lead. the board, as Trevor Graham slid futile as the Hawks were well on drops at 7:30 pm at the Waterloo teeth. A little scuffle at the end of The defense was solid one by VanHerpt at 19:16 to cut their way to victory. Recreation Complex. the period had Laurier shorthand- throughout the the Laurier After the game, Laurier Head ed to begin the second. period and first Laurier 4, Waterloo 1 lead to Coach Mark French had some The Hawks would kill the year goal- 4-1. concerned words for the team's penalty and continue their offen- tender Ed VanHerpt was a rock in Things started to get a little diminishing play. "Well I thought sive domination. At 17:28 of the net stopping 36 of 37 shots. heated between the two clubs as the first half of the game we stuck

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Laurier's first two goals came from third- Kristen Lipscombe year centre Kate Macnamara and rookie winger Tracey Palinsky. The Hawks contin- Although the Lady Hawks are leading the ued their offensive pressure throughout the OUA West, it is the competition on the East second, which paid off at the 13:12 mark side that Laurier should be most concerned when second-year winger Lindsay Arbeau about. Both the Queen's Golden Gaels and set up Candice Djukic for a stellar shot into the University of Toronto Varsity Blues are the top right corner of the Gaels' twine. nationally ranked teams that are plotting to Queen's became noticeably over- steal the OUA title away from Laurier. whelmed by the solid 3-0 Laurier lead and Matt Benassi is seventh in the CIS (Canadian quickly called a time-out. Despite the Queen's Krissy Thompson (#7) tries a wrap around during the Hawks' recent contest against Queen's^ Interuniversity Sport) and Toronto is tied for bench talk, the Gaels continued to play second. The Hawks are currently in sixth, scattered and unorganized hockey that the scoreboard. "I think we did a better job defensively," and are going to have to fight their way Hawks were easily able to capitalize on. The third period started with the Hawks commented Assistant Coach Roly Webster. through some challenging Ontario rival Laurier created many scoring opportu- up 3-1 and the Gaels hoping to come back "I don't think they had as many scoring teams before they can hope to improve nities on the power play and maintained from behind. Queen's looked visibly pan- chances." upon last year's second place finish at the consistent offensive control. Golden Hawk icked, while the Hawks played steady and The Hawks knew they would have to National Championships. Ashley Stephenson carried the puck around assured hockey. The Gaels' inaccurate pass- play strong and they did not disappoint. of On Saturday, the women's hockey team the Gaels' net and let off a quick shot, while ing, sloppy defensive coverage and contin- Laurier now has a regular season record journeyed to Kingston Assistant Captain uous dump-and-chase attitude allowed the thirteen wins, one loss and three ties, put- to face-off against the Alison Goodman Hawks to dominate the ice and skate circles ting the Hawks in second place of the Laurier 3, Queen's 1 Golden Gaels, a team managed some rock- around the competition. OUA. However, the Hawks have even that has improved by leaps and bounds ets from the point. Despite some questionable calls by the greater challenges ahead. The Hawks trav- biggest over the past few years and now occupies a The Hawks also played intelligent referee that seemed to favour the home- el to Toronto tonight to take on their top three position in the OUA (Ontario defense, while Cindy Eadie stood tall in the town team, Laurier played well positionally adversaries in the province, the U of T

University Athletics). The last time these net and covered up many of the Gaels' and easily held on for the 3 - 1 victory. Blues, who currently own first place in the two teams competed Laurier just barely rebound opportunities. "This is the worst case of refereeing OUA. Laurier ripped the OUA I last edged Queen's for a 4 - 3 victory. Although the Hawks played determined have seen in the OUA," commented Head Championship title away from Toronto be Knowing they would have to be at the and strong hockey, one Golden Gael was Coach Bill Bowker. "The refs are too year and undoubtedly, the Blues will top of their game in order to defeat the able to break through Laurier's defensive old...women's hockey isn't a place to looking to re-claim that status this year. so vengeance-seeking Gaels, the Laurier unit for a breakaway. Goodman was unable retire," he joked. Although Laurier has been successful just women stepped onto the ice focused and to get back in time but nonetheless stopped "We played an exceptionally smart far this season, things have really only to prepared in the first period and subsequent- her opponent from shooting by tripping her game and we followed our game plan," begun and there are many obstacles ly maintained the Golden Hawk momen- from behind. Unfortunately, the move cost added Bowker on his team's cohesive dis- tackle yet for the Golden Hawks. tum throughout the game. The Hawks the Hawks a penalty shot. Alison Baclay play on the ice. "I think they (Queen's) have came out strong, ready to demonstrate their took the opportunity for Queen's and was a very good team; however, they're too superior hockey skills and smarts to a able to deke out Eadie, sliding the puck into slow. We took advantage of our speed Gaels-supportive crowd. the net and putting the Gaels up on the against their defense." Wednesday February 12 2003 Sports* 19 Hannah Snider balances sport and school because of it has made this year absolutely one sees her as. Rich Kawamoto incredible." So where will her academic successes Snider's career with the Hawks can be take her once her university tenure is com- Some people are natural athletes, some are summed up into one word: Success. Her plete? "I've applied to Mac (McMaster natural students and some are even gen- four year record stands at an unprecedent- University) for Medical School and to York

uinely great human beings. It is a rarity, ed 53 - 23, which is a .700 winning per- for the MS Health Psychology program. I'm however, when you come across someone centage. To most, that is a satisfaction that really interested in the holistic realm of who possesses all three of these amazing cannot be matched. But Snider is still look- health care, so I'd love to do something in .i ii attributes. Hannah Snider is one of these ing for more. that." rarities. "I'd really like to take "I can see Hannah in the "It is one of the great joysof coaching to it a step further this year. "Volleyball requires medical world somewhere in run into a person like Hannah," said Laurier Last year's season (of 19- a committment the future," noted Mclntyre. "I women's volleyball Head Coach, Dave 1) was like a dream but that is full bodied- also would love to see her Mclntyre. "She has all the tools that make we didn't take that dream physically, mentally with a role in education her a wonderful person." to the Nationals. It would and emotionally. It because she has so many Snider, who is in her fourth year with be an unbelievable finish adds to the overall amazing qualities that she the Golden Hawks, is this year's Co-captain to take that final step this context oflife." would be able to bring out the ~ I . ..,,, g -.j I for her squad. As the word 'leadership' is year and I truly believe it best in anyone." Courtesy Laurier Athletics synonymous with her role, Mclntyre can happen." With all her successes in s -Hannah Snider, Women's Hannah Snider's team heads into OUA quarter- believes she exemplifies it to a T, but does With Hannah's relent- Volleyball Co-Captain check, Hannah still has her finals in London (versus Western) on Saturday. so much more to respect the position. less work ethic and her head on her shoulders and "Hannah is by far our hardest working passion for the sport, the has taken many valuable les- life," said Snider player, and that's something you can't Hawks have as good a chance as they have sons from her four years as a Laurier With all the tools to take her anywhere teach. She goes above and beyond what is ever had. Golden Hawk. "I was never one who in life, this is neither the first nor the last required as Captain and is a leader on and Although volleyball has played an enjoyed taking criticism of my play, but I've time we will be hearing the name, Hannah off the court." important role in her university career, learned to accept it and use it as motivation Snider. The Kinesiology and Physical Education Snider is much more than just an amazing to improve." is selected as athlete. She a three-time member of the The benefits of being able to counteract student humble about being is Women's Volleyball OUA West Standings: Captain this year. "I embrace the position All-Canadian Academic team. Her 11.34 criticism have pushed Hannah to make her (as Captain). I like the added responsibility GPA is a testament on how to effectively one of the top Laurier student-athletes that Team Wins Losses Ties Points to balance an athletic and academic life. The the university has ever had. To be able to because it pushes me step up my game Guelph 14 4 0 28 life and when others are down. It takes a lot of ener- brains and the brawn is a double threat that include sport and academia in her Western 12 6 0 24 succeed in both shows just how mature this gy, but the team cohesion that has come makes her the fantastic person that every- Laurier 10 8 0 20 phenomenal really is. person Brock 9 9 0 18 that "Volleyball requires a commitment Mac 8 10 0 16 full-bodied- mentally and is physically, Windsor 5 13 0 10 emotionally. adds to the overall of It context Waterloo 1 17 0 2

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Donald pitches his story ideas to taken from the novel, showing Charlie, and the way Charlie Laroche and Orlean having long Brad Skelton deconstructs Donald's would-be discussions on flowers and the movie, provide some of the funni- nature of life itself. What all of est moments in Adaptation. these characters have in common The other major storyline in (with the exception of Donald the film occurs in flashback, Kaufman) is that they all seem to Having been given the daunting detailing Orlean's interviews with be possessed with obsessive per- task of writing this review, I find John Laroche (Chris Cooper). sonalities, and they are all, to a myself in even greater empathy Laroche is a plant expert who certain extent anyway, real peo- with Charlie Kaufman, the tor- exploits an ingenious legal loop- ple. Adaptation walks a very fine tured genius who labours over his hole to help him poach rare line between fantasy and reality: screenplays. He procrastinates orchids in the Florida Everglades. Charlie Kaufman is the actual and makes excuses and berates He is a con-man whose passion screenwriter of this film, so he is himself in endless free-associa- for orchids borders on obsession, literally making a movie about tion, self-loathing monologues, and the fact that he himself, and within but he cannot seem to wrap his is also confident and the story he ends up File Photo mind around Susan Orlean's articulate is proba- writing himself into Meryl Streep shows off her feet...is in novel, The Orchid Thief, to turn it bly why Susan The actors seem to his own screenplay she the race for another Oscar? well. into a movie. This is one of the Orlean (Meryl render comic dis- as most difficult types of film to cri- Streep) becomes so Orlean and character actor Brian Cox, is contains great quantities of infor- tique, so before I go any further I drawn to him. tillations of their Laroche are also real another real person the film uses mation about writing and about think I'll need a drink and perhaps Orlean, a writer for real life counter- people, The Orchid to toy with reality; he is a movies, and it lucidly illustrates a snack... The New Yorker, parts, but manage Thief is a real book renowned Hollywood script the dishonesty of most of the for- Now then, Adaptation pro- goes to Florida to do to create believable which Kaufman was coach who teaches students not mula material that Hollywood vides an experience that is tough a piece on Laroche characters, really commis- how to be better writers, but how produces. to put down in words; ifs awk- and becomes fasci- sioned to adapt into to sell their screenplays and make Spike Jonze (the director) and ward even to discuss the "plot" in nated by the man's nonetheless. a movie, and the money. Charlie Kaufman first collaborated any meaningful way because, (1) passionate intensity. film contains faked During the seminar McKee on the film Being John Malkovich, there is no clear plot, (2) the Soon her article documentary shouts and curses, interrupts which was one of the most bril- movie makes leaps through time, develops into a footage from the set Charlie's interior monologue with liant, original and funny movies of space and reality with gleeful book and her rela- of Being John the single funniest line in the the 1990s and now they have abandon, and (3) I wouldn't want tionship with Laroche appears to Malkovich, another film Kaufman movie and is allowed to argue somehow created a film that is to reveal the clever surprises and have some romantic undercur- wrote. This is one of the most self- persuasively for his own style of almost every bit as brilliant as their in-jokes that the filmmakers rents, paralleling Charlie's own reflective movies I've seen, but it writing. The other great sequence first. Their work is comparable employ. This all works to the film's one-sided infatuation with Orlean pokes fun at itself in a subtle and occurs at the finale, which I will with that of Luis Bunuel in the advantage since the less you which develops as he reads and witty manner. not reveal except to say that it way it combines surrealism, social know about it the more you may re-reads The Orchid Thief. Every scene in the movie is looks like it was slipped into the satire and human comedy. The enjoy it. Adaptation is such an All of these events unfold in pitch perfect, as are all of the per- script by Donald rather than more you know about movies, the exceptional work of originality the most bizarre and non-linear formances. The actors seem to Charlie. more you are bound to love this that the act of simply viewing it is way. Charlie hopelessly tries to render comic distillations of their Having written all of this I'm one. enough to make even the most find an angle for his screenplay, a real life counterparts, but manage still not convinced I have done the detached cynics giddy. The movie way of organizing Orlean's mate- to create believable characters, movie justice. It is probably is a surreal, inside-out study of rial into a cohesive narrative, but it nonetheless. All of the events in impossible to adequately repre- orchids and the process of con- is to no avail. He criticizes himself Adaptation culminate in two sent this movie in just one review, structing a screenplay, and it's a for being a fat, bald, sweaty, sequences that are just about per- but suffice it to say that Adaptation genuine pleasure to realize that socially inept loser, and Donald fect. 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Fans of The Rapture or inter- you're of the few that bought to an album that wasn't that great. keeping them awake with interest- The Rapture ested parties should be advised to Melon Collie in '95 and still own Love Box's major problems: ing beats. House of Jealous Lovers check out Black Dice, who were that copy (like me) then you'll like "Madder" is one of the heaviest (4) First four tracks - outlook real- 12" (DFA) rescued from noise-hardcore the Zwan effort. If your copy of sounding songs on the album but ly good, remaining tracks - toilet obscurity by the DFA Records pro- Melon Collie went to the local only sounds like a temper water duction team. This duo can take pawn shop then you'll like the tantrum; "Think Twice" is a boring So yes, it started like Daft anyone, no matter their style, and effort but not dig the entire work swill reminding me of the terrible Punk's Discovery but ended like deconstruct it piece by piece, and probably only be satisfied '80s Elton John; "Final the scurvy ridden ship searching upon at which point, they layer with the soon-to-be-released sin- Shakedown" is one of the worst for the other side of the Antarctic. each piece of sound for a new gle "Come with Me" (one of songs I've heard all year. The album's ultimately forgettable dynamic. Definitely dance party Corgan's best). Therefore, as a group: and proves Groove Armada has material! MSS does have some serious (1) They've matured. had their 15 minutes. flaws. Lyrically some songs are (2) They've forgotten the fun and Eric Warner horrible. "Jesus, I" becomes passion Justin Sharp preachy and almost unbearable if (3) They rely on a Jamaican singer it wasn't for the ten min guitar solo to awaken the listener instead of Zwan follow up to "Mary Star of the Mary Star of the Sea Sea". The other songs are sappy but forgivable and a nice break from the usual angst of pop-punk Here I am wishing that at times and its mindless hate and misdi- the new wave/no wave revival rected anger. would just die down because Though, with almost 60 songs although I have liked quite a bit of in the Zwan catalog I'd think the what has been released, there has entire album could be focused on been too much utter garbage for the anticipation of love - but what ROffiNNE'S one to handle. Take Blondie, do I know? ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Flock of Seagulls, The Cure and J J similar artists and give them Justin Sharp ...where it's ail about talent! instruments, bad haircuts and tight clothing and you will either have Groove Armada the rough equivalent of musical Love Box revival geniuses or wannabe MONDAY AMATEUR STRIP NIGHT musicians trying to capitalize on the next cool trend. It's sappy, sometimes too sophisti- With the "House of Jealous cated and won't be liked by a lot Lovers" 12" single, it is proof that of people but Mary Star of the Sea CASH PRIZES DFA Records, which is a studio (MSS) is a beautiful edition to the based out of New York City, can dictatorship that is called Billy take what was thoughtto be obso- Corgan. Don't misinterpret that Fipqtli\o IiPPI7Pr%S£»C lete and out of the public eye and last sentence. The album's good make it into danceable ear candy. but just really different from the The Rapture, a band that has been usual soylent green I'm used to. KING STREET NORTH WATERLOO AT NORTHFIELD on some of the most prominent Good, but not great: the Achilles' Tel: 886-7565 indie labels and are thought to be heel for MSS is that it's just too out of the picture have come back damn grown up. How are the kid- with some of the most danceable dies going to understand a rela- and enjoyable music. No matter tionship that lasts for more than what style of music you are into, three months? If there's an album to prove that this release breaks down the MSS resembles Beck's Sea electronica is dead (and it is) then boundaries of dance, hardcore, Change because the song focuses Love Box is the grass covering the funk, jazz, disco, rock and punk. It on relationships. Unlike Sea grave. Love Box is slow, aged, is as if all of the aforementioned Change, though, • this album is methodic, perfected to an emo- genres have been put into a about desire to really succeed and tional lull, sometimes sombre and blender and set on puree, as this is not remorse about past events and plays like bad jazz; it has no pas- exactly what it sounds like. present failures. Since this is our sion. Daft Punk's Discovery must The A side of this release is the first date with Zwan all of the have been the major influence but single "House of jealous Lovers," ridiculous lyrics, guitar solos and Groove Armada only falls flat. which moves along in a poly- over production gloss is complete- Electronica being dead eurhythmic tone, with somewhat ly justifiable but does hinder this shouldn't come as a surprise. shrill vocals, funky guitar licks and album from being a revolutionary Eminem has preached about this a solid rhythm section. There is one. All the guitar solos, hooks for a long time and Moby turned also a remix of the single on the and beats have been done before, the market into a pop factory. same side; one of many available, but do have a nice familiarity Love Box is just another exam- offering up a Dj rendered interpre- which makes MSS a completely ple how well a band can develop tation. The B Side of the single fea- listenable album; just a practice without really growing up. The tures the track "Silent Morning," round till the knock-out punch. first four tracks were a fantastic which comes along at a snails I didn't really want to mention beginning but the creative juices pace, lush orchestration, drawn the Pumpkins (but rather take just bailed on this Titanic after out vocals, again on the shrill side Zwan as a new band and focus on that. Last year I mentioned that as only delivered by The Rapture. that perspective) but since the Goodbye Country (Hello Best put, it reminds one of a trop- very methodic and polished Nightclub) was a step further from ical beach scenario, with subtle sound of Melon Collie and the the pop anthem "I see you baby" yet . surreal music in the back- Infinite Sadness appears through- and other muddled releases but ground. out MSS, it had to be. Now, if this album sounds like the b-sides

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