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BETH MULLEN As a result of effective passing by Heather Hossie at the end of the first was selected a first team all-star by a place over the course of the OUA finals
Kim CIAU Shillington and Ashley Colter, period. This goal was matched a minute committee of OUA coaches. Teammates (and not earning a playoff spot),
Through a flurry of helmets, gloves and Heather Allan sniped the next goal into and a half later by dangerous York com- Jen Krog and Kim Shillington were the Toronto \forsity Blues will play in the sticks about the awarded second as the result of strewn the ice surface on Guelph net at the begining of the petitor, Sari Krooks. team all-star honours. CIAU tournament a bye
second contribu- to the hosts of the event. Sunday, February 14 at the University of period. Both teams played scoreless Along with these essentia! given
after Backman The that exist in the Guelph's Gryphon Centre, you would Soon that play, came through the next two periods. tions to the team's high-flying offense challenges have been able future include to make your way to the through once again with an unassisted Confidently entering into overtime on a during the championships, aggressive Hawks near getting past
Women's WLU lead added Kim celebrating 1999 Hockey OUA goal to round off the at 3-0. power-play, the WLU women were Hawk Cheryl Pounder, greatly to first-year McGill goalie, St.Pierre
- WLU who to Champions The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hardly decreasing the Hawks solid determined to score first. 34 seconds the overall defensive effort. was recently chosen play for
Hawks. advantage, Guelph scored their only into the period, Lisa Backman delivered, "Cheryl played extremely well - that Team Canada.
As off into from a result of a massive team effort goal of the game a breakaway in the deflecting a shot by Caroline Hall is what we expect her," noted The Hawks are also up against the put forth by the Hawks during the entire third. the Guelph net, to win the OUA title. Batley. experience of the Alberta Pandas, who
in the CWUAA division OUA tournament in Guelph, the women • Utilizing phenomenal mental and "We were confident going into over- With their recent gold medal win took top spot
walked to fend off total of time the and their to under and who fifth in Canada last deservingly away with a 3-2 physical strength a 31 on power play I happened proving ability play post placed year
the ClAU's. overtime win over the York Yeowomen powerful shots on goal, experienced vet- to be in the right place at the right time," season pressure, the Hawks are well at and the first Charmaine aknowl- Backman when asked about face that The Hawks will McGill OUA championship for a eran Boteju was expressed prepared to any challenge may play against
WLU women's hockey team. edged as the Player of the Game. her winning goal. lie ahead. on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. and Alberta
"This Coach further noted that was a huge win for the team. This semi-final win on Saturday Josh Batley Going into the CIAU tournament in on Saturday at 2:00 p.m..
did in "execuded Toronto The winners of each They what they were supposed to secured the Hawks spot the finals the women, the power play at Varsity Arena, The Golden preliminary
do and it all the York who beat a T." could hear them Hawks will face The of Alberta round robin will advance to the happened exactly the way against Yeowomen, perfectly to I University gold- that we thought it would," commented the Toronto Varsity Blues in their semi- communicating to each other. We had to Pandas, who earned a berth in the medal game on Sunday at 8:00 pm
in will Network proud Hawks coach Josh Batley. final match earlier that afternoon. score during the first minute and a half ClAU's by defeating Calgary the be televised by The Sports
of A of while had the CWUAA last and the Paying the consquences a weak victory against York would not overtime we man play-offs weekend, (TSN).
ended second Laurier will be a Fan Bus defense, the Guelph Gryphons suffered only grant the WLU women an OUA advantage. It was amazing how McGill Martletts, who up providing
a from the Athletic at stiffling 3-1 defeat during the semi- Championship title but as well the first focussed and confident the team was." in the QSSF division. leaving Complex
finals at women's Lisa in second 28th. the handsof the Golden Hawks. hockey berth for the Hawks in Backman was rightfully recog- Participating the pool are noon on Saturday February
of bus a CIAU nized the MVP of the national and four- The cost the ticket is $6.00 Highlights of the game were initiated tournament. as game just defending champions
Arena by Hawk forward This final before the with time winners of the crown the which includes a ride to as Lisa Backman, who game against the team was presented QSSF Varsity
into a Yeowomen to medals and the OUA Concordia well as the St. well as a ticket the game. captured rebound off of a shot by proved be a challenge for gold championship Stingers, as
Marie Francis Xavier X-Women and the Toronto Tickets available from the Haun and scored the critical the Hawks thanks to a York banner. are open- strong
ing of the defense. Hawk rookie to Laurier's athletic Blues. Athletic Office located in the Athletic goal contest with 14 seconds Jenn Neilson Adding accom- Varsity
left in from to Complex. the first period. scored the first goal with help from plishments over the weekend, Backman Despite moving first fourth
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Shinerama Profit in award out, quality Laurier students were rained the win-
ners of the first Canadian Cystic JAMES MUIR
Fibrosis Foundation's National
Food Shinerama Award for Best Overall Services at Laurier is poised to take
the Campaign. most significant step towards and The Orientation Week campaign, improving updating in its history.
which celebrated its 20th anniversary Tabled at Tuesday's Board of
Governors in 1998, raised dose to $60,000 for meeting was the Food
cystic fibrosis research. Over $580,c00 Services Action Plan. The document enu-
has been raised by Laurier students in merated a 14 point plan for the overhaul
of the the past 20 years. ailing department.
Shinerama, started by Laurier stu- At the request of the Assistant Vice-
dents, is the largest Canadian universi- President:Student Seivices/Dean of Stu-
dents David ty and college student fundraiser, with McMurray, a Visiting
Directors Evaluation Team toured 54 schools and 21,000 students partic- the
each of Lauder's food services and ipating year. operations formulated recommendations a paper.
this From paper a management team
Student wins consisting of McMurray, Director of
Housing Mike Belanger, Director of Food scholarship Services Donna Faulkner, and Glennice Snyder developed the specific 14 point MARTYN laurier student Dan Chapman was pre- plan to be implemented immediately. sented with this year's TOSI Human LUKE "In the past the focus was primarily Resources Professionals Association of to the meal to offer said outlines on profit, the focus is now on quality physically replace existing discounts," McMurray, the physical space renovations Ontario (HRPAG) scholarship at a card with "Laurier One" card. This that "students will be able and service," said McMurray of the ini- a new adding to aesthetic and organizational concerns. HRPAO conference, February 17, card will be more durable and omni- tiative. save significant dollars by putting Plans for the Concourse will alight on "it is our great pleasure to encour- Students will faceted and will be used, exclu- on their Laurier card which is sim- its student see changes as soon as initially, money status as a mecca. age such outstanding individuals in the for food ilar to debit card." "It is the crossroads of the September. Satisfying the imperative sively expenses. a campus pursuit of a career in human in the The Action Plan outlines various but needs need of yet another caffeine distributor is However, succeeding years it work, we want to make it a resources," said Yvonne Blaszczyk, card could be used a Tim Horton's cart tentatively to be sit- at the Bookstore, for stages of the comprehensive initiative. In place people really want to be," said Chair of the awards committee. "The uated across from IEI. laundry/dry cleaning, for groceries and the long-run the Dining Hall will be com- McMurray. selection is not solely based on acade- The existing meal plan will be convenience, taxi, parking and at a hair pletely overhauled. Preliminary plans call for raising the mic performance, but also on work salon. "It is an absolute said roof and redesigned to produce a menu with a disaster," adding more sky lights in an experience and volunteer activity, and "We want to expand our meal card of the outdated student cafe- to it focus on nutrition, healthy choices and McMurray attempt "open up and make it Mr. Chapman has excelled in all these off in number of different current trends. The operational hours of campus a teria. "It was built for 400, but right now roomier." areas." said Laurier's food vendors will be reviewed capacities," McMurray. we are serving 1500." Connected with this plan is to move The scholarship program, estab- The admitted and extended particularly in the evening change is by McMurray Renovations of this space are Purple and Gold to the Bookstore with lished in 1989, is designed to encour- to be overdue. of for and and on weekends. sorely Speaking the planned the summer of 2000 will textbooks being moved to the base- to age students pursue an education meal card 'the current million. A full- The and Gold In the upcoming year there will be no computer: system cost approximately $2.5 ment. current Purple loca- and career in the field of human is 10 old, plus it is Y2K com- to tion will distinction between alternative dollars years not blown concept still has be made, but then be turned into an upscale resources. We in wonderful and - pliant. are a situation to the will manifest itself in for coffee house. prime monies students will pay improvement (wait it)
the overhead with the best." three main focus up front and get reduced go areas: production, serving "We want to on hospitality,
This also Journalism a prices on foodstuffs. alteration should save stu- and seating. we've never done that before," said dents Perhaps the most ambitious plan is money in the long run. "We want The comprehensive Action Plan also McMurray. deadly job
An annual report by Canadian
journalists for Free Expression revealed 52 Journalists and writers were killed Applications up 35 percent
around the world last year - up from
In 44 1997. ASAD KIYANI "This indicate that seems to people solely as a Physical Education program, up considerably". In total, and writers 94 journalists are vis-a-vis entering university other the name was changed last year to Says Livingston, "We, as a depart arrested and were remain behind bars, The Ontario Universities said Application avenues," Rosehart. include the kinesiology component. ment, are quite happy."
301 were assaulted, 34 threatened with Centre has received "Students read (OUAC) a large the glossy brochures In discussing reasons for the rise in death and six have with- in of for disappeared increase the number a but it is the Rosehart said high-school while, generally per- applications, that, "it may out 3 trace. applications to Laurier. In the sonal have with or be particular, experience they [the may not that the name change I Twenty-two media offices were Education that Kinesiology/Physical program University] is more important...they [that is responsible]."
bombed, burned or otherwise has a are experienced 77 percent increase in doing a lot more consumer "While [the name change] occured
destroyed and 41 were raided. UmJCOTON the number of students it their Rosehart. it listing as research," said last year, takes a while for that mater- | In Colombia, still the deadliest first-choice. In terms of specific programs, the ial to have an effect." for I I place journalists, eight were mur- released According to early figures most significant increase at Laurier was In addition, there were "small but ; ®s# 1 gr% i Iks# 1 | dered and 19 kidnapped. the by OUAC, 8377 in Arts, while the fairly significant changes in the facilities The statistics were gathered from high-schoole stu- Music has to make them more ! the word program user-friendly." UNIVERSITY % reports by the International Freedom of dents have listed .. suffered a "small According to the Kinesiology/Physical (COLLEGE) CHANGE Expression Exchange of 35 freedom-of- Laurier as one of the decline" similar to Education Chair Dr. Lori Brock Department j +25.9 expression organizations around the is schools they would spreading that which has been Livingston, the rise can be attributed to Carelton +36.9 world. like to attend in the felt throughout the two factors. Guetph +23.7 increase of fall, an among province. "The first factor is that we have start- Lakenead +29.6 from ATOP 34.9 percent However, in provin- ed offering a B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) Laurentian +16.3 gets the previous year. studmis thart: cial terms, applica- program," said Livingston. "We have (Hearst College) -60.0 This Music increase tions for applications for that that we Laurier pro- program +34-9 $20 million ranks Laurier third down received before." Lanier teals grams are never McMaster +22.0 Ontario's Access among provincial only "The second factor is that members to Opportunities 0.7 percent Nipissing +34.1 Program (ATOP) received $20 million universities. Carleton while Laurier's of the have taken an active a the student pro- department Queen's +24.0 investment University ranked has witnessed role in with school stu- earlier this week to help gram interacting high Ryerson +29.0 first with a 36.9 a said "For the March encourage students to enroll in per- 16.7 percent drop. dents," Livingston. Toronto +23.7 fol- advanced cent increase, There was no one Break Open virtually facul- Trent technology programs in House, every +7.3 Ontario. lowed by the available in the member is available that day." Waterloo ty +29.1 of Wind- Seventeen universities University Dr. Loif Music "One thing that makes us different is Western and 25 col- IMttgglofte Department +31.0 which leges have submitted proposals that sor, experi- for comment on the that during the telephone campaign, (Brescia College) +68.8
enced a in difference. could allow more stu- 35.1 percent rise applications large most schools have students Windsor than 16,000 new calling +35.1 table of dents to (see at right page). As for students Laurier while we have enroll in advanced technology listing pro- [high-schoolers], faculty York +21.8
since the Laurier President Dr. Robert Rosehart as their choice, the members do that," added "I programs ATOP program was grams top program Livingston. several unveiled in notes that factors that has seen the 1998. are plausible greatest rise is know that this [telephone campaign] is NOTE: This is the first year high school stu- dents have been allowed six uni- The latest contribution explanations for the increase. Kinesiology/Physical Education. after the actual but to apply to to the pro- application period, versities, accounting for part of the increase which For one, the number of applications Rosehart that the gram, includes cash, equipment speculated the word is spreading among students in applications across the board. and are up 5.5 while the increase could be attributed to the treats student scholarships, was made percent population that Laurier the student well." of school by Nortel high students has of the An additional factor is that "the num- Statistics from the Ontario Universities Networks as part of the com- only renaming program. Application increased Centre website (www.ouac.on.c^statistics). pany's education by 1.5 percent. While it had previously been known ber of students for transfers are support strategy. applying
February 25,1999 | 3 n ]
Communications students Board Reports
class protest shortages No referendum yet on beverage exclusivity
executive and do Board on the expectations of the BEN HARRIS KRISTINA SPENCE position your Depending
and the a job too," said Director Sam Corbey. company Union, contract
not evolve. the Board of The ammendments passed despite might even "I have pneumonia and I lined up at Prior to Reading Week, Derek Mike Fox Nasir to the indecisiveness think that Directors did not have for opposition from Simon, pointed 4:30 a.m.. I says it all." says (BOD) quorum of the Laurier as a rea- Kristie its The directors who did and Trevor Strassburger. community good Kuiper, a first year meeting.
to to hold a referendum. Communication Studies (CS) student attend discussed the disappointing voter Moving from policies pennies, son avoid Board in Finance and Committee (F&B) To unnecessary arguing, as she clutches her number as if wait- turnout and general lack of interest Building
Chair Derek Simon made the motion to Chair Will Chung recommended having a ing in line at the deli counter. everything surrounding the election. allow the VP: round table to hear everyone's opinions. Instead of ham loaf, these students President Gareth Cunningham also adopt an ammendment to should talk about this Finance and F&B to "I think we for were lining up to register in the cours- told the Board that only one other uni- greater authority
minor changes. The more than a half an hour when we spent es they need to graduate. versity decided to hold referendum on approve budget
motion five, eight, ten hours on the hiring poli- "I thought I was being a keener get- beverage exclusivity. Other universities passed. said in The here but last the without cies," Simon opposition. ting at 7:00 a.m., I was simpty accepted contracts
Overall the round table commenced anyway. in line" said a bleary eyed Heather direct student input. meeting
In to a comment made Randall. was casual and quick. 'The issue response
with the as Near In meet- about dealing university a the end of the first day of pre- comparison, the Febuary 24
and Ferris said, "Our primary consid- registration, the atmosphere in the CS ing was productive, well-argued is going to partner, eration is not the university but the stu- hallway was one of restlessness and slightly shorter than Titanic. Cunningham
dents We have a responsibility to the frustration as people asked "what made an update on the Comprehensive affect all ... students and the cost of a referendum number are they at now?" roughly Student Services fee, announcing the
not be concern." Board of Governors the fee and should a every two minutes. passed students... we "I think we should have the referen- The situation looks grim for the papers only need to be signed.
dum after the proposals are construct- Communications Studies, but in fact, He also touched on issues of non- Atkinson. similar drama in Y2K meal volunteer should not ed," said director Megan "The is played out many compliant cards, issue is going to affect all students . . . other faculties at Laurier. appreciation events, and Fluman
we should not vote on this ourselves." Janet Heimpel, Manager of Records Resources hiring plans. He cited recent vote on this in late "I'm not favour of it unless for the Registrar, was sympathetic concerns pertaining to charges on every- ff is dealt with. I am concerned towards the students' lack of sleep but tuition payments and explained the uni- marcpliAK thing very
about voter turnout and the time left in wondered all was has extend the if staying up night versity agreed to pay-
month. this year to deal with a referendum. The really necessary. ment period one Director Atkinson Megan in local Constitutional and credibility of how we do things is KIYANI Judging by the coverage by Next, Operations here and confident we Chair Wes Ferris I am newspaper, radio, and television Development presented question
After several weeks of have done in a constructive ASAD media, these students learn quickly. eight ammendments to the hiring poli- postpone- can things concluded. cies. Mike Fox argued against restricting ment, Director Kevin Nasifs motion for a manner," Cunningham
on With a required volunteer positions for directors, saying referedum cold beverage exclusivity only simple majority
: faced discussion. Nasir began the debate to it, the five members in 112 $$$$$ students might be less likely to run for pass support of the issue of the motion lost to the six. the BOD if they can only hold one other by restating the importance remaining • • to volunteer within the Union. as illustrated through market research. Cunningham then made a motion • Bills down? Earn much • position getting you as money stressed that the move into two of the exclusivity "I think our positions are theoretical- Cunningham next phase DANCER. ! as need from an EXOTIC • you being in is discussions which seconds ly like executive or coordinator positions. step the process discussing possi- passed prior • safe environment hold bilities with interested to the adjournment of the meeting. Clean, I I think realistically, you can't an companies.
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• No need to commit • President presents five part plan for WLUSP Make an and check us out. • appointment • dinner will be held the JOSH SMITH od to be used as a of spring train- appreciation at I Call Ralph @ 744-6367 I type ing period much like the Union's. Weaver's Arms and promises to be a rol- • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The last meeting before Reading Week The sessions would allow depart- licking good time.
be to The status of Solutions is in saw the presentation of Publications' mental goals set, guest speakers Imaging
software the for President Steve Metzger's end of the teach, the initiation of training, serious question as department,
introductions to the a of reasons, has been unable to year plan entitled "Finishing Up Strong." general operations myriad
and "at least fun and has without The plan looks to provide a solid of the Corporation, one produce languished
consistent All to foundation on which next year's board social event." leadership. signs point
dis- can build. President-elect James Muir The second point of Metzger's plan, either a complete overhaul or its
the was missal an over-ambitious for a was on hand to provide commentary as evaluating corporation, as project
Metzger outlined his penultimate vision. designed for the express purpose of giv- volunteer-based organization.
issue of His first point was the creation of a ing department heads better information The final point was the
to start the to dis- considerations. The training program for all Publications staff. year. Metzger plans space Operating between the Taking the concerns of the volunteer tribute evaluations both internally and Procedures Agreement Easier tax filing and base into account, Metzger asked direc- externally to allow volunteers and the Students' Union and Publications is up
tor Portelance work with Muir in student an forum to for renewal and two options exist: relo- faster refunds for students Sue to average appropriate the creation and implementation of this voice their concerns. cation or renegotiation. Metzger's plan and with the volunteers initiative. Tentatively, the plan provides The third fifth points of were not calls for discussion
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A month of crime all in one
he was found using a Theft Under $5000 Theft Under$5000 when computer
without authorization. 1730 -1800 hrs., Thurs. Feb. 11 Sat. Jan. 30
A WLU student the theft of A WLU student reported the theft of her reported his
Medical Assist from his room in coat from the coat check room at the lap top computer
Tue. Feb. Bricker Residence. There were no Turret. 1230 hrs., 9 signs
Assistance was rendered to a staff mem- of forced entry. Investigation continues.
who Medical Assist ber at 202 Regina was suffering
Feb. from and dizziness. Theft Underssooo 0245 hrs., Fri. 5 nausea
Feb. 11 - Fri. Feb. 12 An ambulance was called for an intoxi- Thurs.,
unknown stole three more traf- cated student who had taken an unde- Mischief Person(s)
the - fic from construction site at termined amount of Tylenol. She was Tue. Feb. 9 Wed. Feb. 10 pylons Wiltison Hall. transported to hospital. Person(s) unknown ripped out a soap MARTYN dispenser in the mens' washroom on the Mischief first floor of the Science Building. Trespass
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Peters is it Krissy Smith Angela So who's affected by this stroke of genius? directly related to the career I wish to pursue school so precarious that can be destroyed Sarah Vemon Kristina Spence Who cares? Theatre and ilk which the school is the and uninformed vote. people their are gen- (experience woefully by arbitrary glance
erally disagreeable. They usually bring wide- equipped to provide), unfortunately I did enrich Student diverse and this will be ranging, backgrounds to the campus my university experience for I JAMES MUIR Publications Staff community and possess a keen awareness of forever regretful. ASSOCIATENEWS EDITOR Borto Luke Manager Martyn - are the power of the word ick! Besides, there Seriously, though, the decision to get rid of The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the Systems Admartynstrator Robby Bort-Bort author, and do not reflect those of The Cord Staff, the edi- only a few of them left from the administrative the theatre program was tempered with equal torial board, or WLUSP. Ringer on Bowling team Angela Foster purgings over the years. For them to even know parts ignorance and greed. The school elected Deadweight on bowling team Jen Roberts
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Melissa Bien Public Relations Coordinator Karen Leslie Letters to the Editor Administration
and noises. There has been lack radio station features President Steve Metzger ing disruptive a Every other campus
VP: Finance Michael Blake of respect, consideration, and communication to diverse programming. Why doesn't Laurier follow Board of Directors Holly Wagg the people of Willison Hall by Wilfrid Laurier suit with what the students really want to hear? Sue Portelance Brian Carey Construction University. The only support I see for non-mainstream concerns Michelle MacDonald John Damanis I am seriously offended by this ordeal. I know music is music that is marketable such as the Melissa Csikzasz the school must provide for future students recent Roots Jam. Dear Editor,
through expansion, but why not respect and con- I wouldn't be surprised if the only reason that Contributors I am writing this letter regarding the construction sider the current students since we have tests this school supported it and sold tickets to it was Beth Mullen, James McClary, Rachel Reid, Elissa Haney, that currently plagues the land beyond my win- and assignments in the upcoming weeks? I hope based on the radio play hip-hop receives and the Marsha King, Craig Cardiff, Andrew White, Sterling Lynch, dow in Willison Hall. First of all, I don't remem- for Dr. Chris Di James Asad Chris that this can be resolved as soon as possible. feet that it was guaranteed to make money Carlo, Wheeler, Kiyani, ber when we, the students, were warned about Sarah Shellbie Lambier, Sincerely, Wilfs. Shafer, Carson, Wilson, Jamie the impending construction. I heard about it Sam Varteniuk, Josh Smith, Who's do something The Cultural Rhythm Unit (Lauder's Electronic gonna when workers came and started hammering, about the turbulent noises of ass? waked Michael other my I got up Rovansek Music Club) is not as visible as many of the drilling and sawing away. at a.m.!! Nobody warned me about the howling of 3:00 specialty clubs (unless looking for big There are quiet hours in effect at Willison Hall you're my ass! pants) and it has been promoted on from 11:00p.m. to 10:00 a.m. This morning, how- though in Anyone wishing to sell a framed BA English please is known. awakened Radio Laurier campus clubs day etc., it not widely ever, I was rudely at 7:45a.m. with my contact me.
I'm sure the school would be more than room literally shaking, accompanied by the tur-
LETTERS POLICY: to other club and allow bulent noises of the back hoe. accommodating any • AU letters must be and submitted with the author's student laughable signed name, identification and number. them to have the Turret for a as opposed number, telephone Sleep is a vital part of a student's life. When night • All letters will be with the authors Letters be with- printed name. can printed venue like taken to us being stuck in a no dancefioor it is away, academics and performance fal- Dear out the author's name with permission from the EJC Editor,
• The ConJ out be received Wilfs. It's all about comes on Wednesdays. Letters must by Tuesday ter. In the mission statement states making people happy. of WLU it that The school's ONLY electronic music radio show at on disk, or via e-mail at [email protected]. 12:30, the of Decks success is devoted to and Sure, Joy event was a • Letters be or double and exceed "[WLU] learning... must typed easily legible, spaced cannot personal was recently cancelled due to frequent com- words. but it word of mouth and luck alone. 350 in student-centred was by development a environment." plaints from Wilfs and the Centre • The Cord the edit letter. and will be Spot. reserves right to any Spelling grammar Wilfs tore down the that were put up corrected. It is hard to see the "student centred environ- posters Apparently the staff at both places are the • The Cord reserves the right to reject any letter, in whole or in part, that is in the event. environment is and to ment," when our disrupted with directors. This ignored requests promote violation of existing Cord policies. new programming comes after the the If Laurier wants to be frontrunner in construction. show forced a was into a different time slot so that The Cord will not print anything that is racist, sexist, or homophobicin nature, make race to be the best school it can be it must Our needs are being put on the back burner; fewer would as deemed by the staff as a voting body. The Cofd will not print anything in people hear it. violation ofits Code of Ethics, outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cord a subscrip- construction Most of classes occur The friendly atmosphere for everyone. prevails. my reason radio exists is to for addresses within Canada. The Cord is university pro- tion rates are $20.00 per term print- University radio's function is to later in the so like to in the morning. primary ed by Hamilton Web Printing. AU commentary is strictly the opinion ofthe writer day, I sleep vide an alternative to all of the other radio sta-
and does not necessarily reflect that of the Coid staff, the editorial board, or It came as a shock to hear these loud, pierc- It next big tions. is a station for students run students. Continuedon page WUJ Student Publications. by
8 February 25,1999 0
Baking the Beans The Right Perspective
in accord- ways outside the offices. our 24-Hour Lounge because, Parliament of Canada, that is the
When decide not to attend a ing to thafs not what its there Stupid is, I keg Security, Taking power "supreme law of the land." As a result, other alcoholic am for. It there to contribute to party or some orgy, I is, however, back from the courts according to former M.P. Jim Jepson, Stupid does labeled a snobbish party-pooper. our further brainwashing by perpetually "The politicians make the laws but shows like When say that find another man us with inane TV Trudeau final word lit- I I providing gave the to that ambushed with of Our Lives and Dawson's Creek. attractive, I am strange Days tle marble down the street [the ASAP KIYANI building
glances, mutterings of "Queer" or "Get I'm afraid to walk anywhere near the Supreme Court of Canada]." He contin-
and of looks. Hawk alone on because away" a smattering dirty (let actually it) ued by stating, "The Charter focuses a Reading Week has ended and here we CHRIS SCHAFER friend who did (i) a so was literally concentration of not on the for weeks of class- power are, back eight more thrown into a wall by a male friend of elected choices of before we are set free democratically es and finals This past weekend at the United it demonstrate hers and, (ii) might Canadians, but on the appointees who was Whydol for the summer. While again I Alternative conference, a conference and God knows some common sense gather at the Supreme Court." for a midterm, also studying I managed aimed at finding a means to defeat the frowned at this school. bother thafs upon It is now judges, not legislators, somewhat while at home. to relax coming governing Liberal Party in Ottawa, the Yet back. I keep coming Why? who rule on important issues of public return to school, I asked Upon my delegates strongly supported a motion Because I'm just as dumb as everyone such of do: talc here? polio/ as legalization marijuana, the same question I always would back from myself that take power the about. thinking that I complain I keep I abortion and euthanasia, among oth- do bother back here? Why I coming courts and human rights tribunals. The but can change Laurier, I can't. ers. started as a Business major, but I 1500 delegates from diverse political can't I listen to the music I like on There are too many narrow-minded, In the end, it is apparent that the tired of that and switched to an quickly stripes were ignited by the words of Centre Radio Laurier because some conservative traditionalists who oppose entrenchment of the Charter of that is bet- Rights Arts program not decidedly Ralph Klein, the Conservative Premier of its The Spot flunky doesn't think that worthy any sort of logical reform. neces- and Freedoms in the Constitution Act, than the one offered in home- ter my Alberta, when he demandedthat politi- and his in the Union transformation of this school will of our ears buddy sary 1982, has significantly altered the town. cians "fix the maddening trend towards take a much and much more con- agrees. larger nature of political power and responsi- When I sit down to write a or story judge-made law." Klein could not have muster. I can't schedule the Board Room for certed effort than I can bility in Canada's parliamentary system. conduct an am interview, I constantly been more correct. I'll a because know have In the meantime, It sanctioned the transformation of the Drunk meeting I people just keep my interrupted by captains of the Canada On April 17, 1982, stopped in there. head down and that Laurier does- sex hope judiciary from the referee of law in the Charity Skunks (I think that's their being a democracy. Before this time, I can't at one in the afternoon n't change me. law-maker in Canada, which in nap supreme name) playing ball hockey the hall- Canada democra- was a representative had the ill affect of thwarting democra- elected cy, with a sovereign and More letters to the Editor (Continued from page 8) cy. Parliament. The job of the Supreme It is the thwarting of democracy that entertain but it also has the job of Court of Canada was to rule on cases fan concerned the delegates at the United expanding people's horizons by having Foxy fury! involving the division of powers Alternative conference this weekend. obscure, weird, and generally GOOD between the federal and provincial gov- They demanded that if it was constitu- in Dear because the British North music played, a forum where it nor- Editor, ernments tionally impossible to get around the You defined Canada's mally wouldn't be. Your paper is crap. don't know America Act parlia- Charter, then the government must Is it not the job of all the OTHER sta- about music. I know about music. mentary system as "... similar in princi- invoke the notwithstanding clause to mainstream music? is like the new that of the United tions to play crappy Foxy Brown Mozart, ple to Kingdom." take back power. There are days that OUR radio sta- but your lame-ass reviewer wouldn't However, it is the Charter of Rights If this unanimous decision of this tion is not on and they play other sta- know that because he doesn't know and Freedoms, a Trudeau creation, that brand new federal conservative party is tions such as Energy 108 through the what is slammin'. is the root cause responsible for creat- of direction head- any indication the it's school instead. Don't dis Foxy - because she could ing an oligarchy of nine unelected and ing, then it is sure to be a party that will I should be able to tell the difference! kill you (with her flow, suckah!!!!!!). unaccountable judges who ultimately give Chretien and his Liberals a run for run this country. It is the Charter as their money. Adm Shedden Ben Graham interpreted by the courts, not the
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9 International
Noam Chomsky speaks in Guelph
Most victims DI of of countries. And now Indonesia of the are children who DR. CHRIS CARLO suppress the parties of the left by ordi- Suharto has since compiled one foreign bomblets in crisis of a (the find these farming fields. nary democratic means and therefore the worst human rights records in the is in a possible break-up that On will have 'eliminated' world. invaded Timor in of which the U.S. was to states these bombs are far Tuesday, February 16, at 8:00 p.m., they to be (that He East 1975 type trying Chomsky
Noam the than land-mines because Chomsky spoke to a packed was word used by the joint Chiefs of prior to which the U.S., Australia, and the implement back in 1958). worse they are
to kill house (really, Chalmers United Church) in Staff)." U.K. were fully aware and approved Because the U.S. is a global power, designed specifically humans
rather than disable trucks. Guelph. For those who do not know who Chomsky maintains that this 'elimi- (there is plenty of oil in East Timor). they always have numerous foreign
nation' interests. countries mine Noam Chomsky is, he is professor of lin- was to be carried out in two The slaughter which has taken place Again, in 1958, many Non-governmental advisories
in U.K. MIT in East in Southeast Asia were the the and some other countries guistics at where he has done exten- ways: Timor is staggering. Three years targeted by
sive have sent aid in the to educate and highly praised work on the attempt and disarm of the structure of language. some bombs.
the U.S. has remained But Chomsky is much better known However, con-
not in its absence for his (leftist) political activism which spicuous only to pro-
vide aid, but to links big business (corporate America) to provide information
and the regarding the diffusing of these government power control of proper
bombs this is considered mili- both over the media. (since a
The control of media, then, struc- tary secret).
of what Just prior to the U.S. instituted tures our perception is going on 1958, terrorist in the world. The result is the control of a Latin-American-style state in
what think how South Vietnam. By 1960, an estimated people (and I suppose,
had been killed. The they act) by the U.S. government (and 70,000 people gov-
corporate America), and this is achieved ernment was so fragile during this time
mainly through propaganda. that it simply collapsed.
Through propaganda, Chomsky By 1961, Kennedy decided to attack
South Vietnam saturation believes trie government "manufactures by authorizing
and the use of chemical consent"' i.e., by controlling what people bombing U.S. involvement in Vietnam think, they will submit to a civil rule weapons.
escalated the of war the which marginalizes the general public or to point atroci-
reduces them to apathy. Education, then, ties of which we are all quite familiar.
U.S. becomes a system of imposed igno- As a global power, the has an
rance. institutional framework for decision-
be which has not from So wary of what you read, hear making changed
Cold War and the and see. I do admire Chomsky's political 1958. strategies
skepticism. His talk was primarily about attempt to stop the threat of commu-
the atrocities against human rights nism was a red herring for the true moti- throughout the world which he main- vational factors behinds such atrocities-
oil tains is fuelled by U.S. interests (both namely, interests, greater governmen-
Corporate and Government America). tal control, and heavy foreign invest-
As with any argument (even one ment.
In the de-classified coming from such a highly regarded dis- 1958, now
PHOTO National Council sident), we must be careful about the records of the Security
include a of what accuracy of description of events and presentation were con-
sidered the three crisis areas in activities (for fear of bias). And so I have COURTESY major the world: decided to present Chomsky's ideas as a
of the with charitable conditional-that is, IF we can 1. Somehow eliminate the party ago, Suharto visited the White House U.S. military intervention or coup 1. Indonesia
conditionally accept that Chomsky's facts poor within Indonesia, and where President Bill Clinton had attempts and in each case, they turned 2. North Africa (Algeria)
Take the the U.S. described him as kind of be the The Middle and figures are true, THEN we will find 2. away parts govern- "our guy." out to devastating-for popula- 3. East
with ment wants i.e., the oil-rich outer islands. In November tions, for investors. One Notice that all three are something seriously morally wrong Vancouver, 1997, not foreign oil-producing
government activities. The rebellion did not work and the Canada had witnessed its own form of example was Burma. Again a neutralist regions. In the same presentation, it was
had U.S. to resort to an alternative plan: government oppression when student nation, the U.S.-backed Chinese armies noted that there was no Russian involve-
Examples of Imposed Ignorance: arm the military (Chomsky refers to this protesters were pepper-sprayed during a launched a coup against the civilian gov- ment in either of these three crisis areas.
"standard 1958 Was A Very Bad Year as operating procedure"). peaceful demonstration against ernment. The Chinese armies turned So we must seriously consider the moti-
This model was repeated later by the Suharto's visit to Canada. Shortly after northern Burma into the centre of inter- vation behind U.S. involvement in these
cites administration in Iran the APEC Sudharto fol- heroin time. Chomsky the year 1958 as being Carter-Reagan by incident, stopped national production (which it regions at that illustrative of the connection between arming the military and opposing the lowing what Chomsky calls "IMF remains today). Today, we can see the effects of the
in corporate America, the U.S. government civilian government the hope of insti- And in 1958, similar U.S. intervention U.S.-British sanctions on Iraq which is and the control of the media. In this gating a military (this has been fal- was in Cambodia. before our year, coup Three years occurring Although being played-out right eyes. the Eisenhower administration launched sified as the "Arms for the U.S. a month are Hostage Deal"). coup attempts failed, began sat- Roughly 5,000 people dying
But deal started of asked a major military operation (which dwarfs this was in 1980-81- Suharto uration bombing Cambodia in 1969, due to these sanctions. When the Bay of Pigs), and is the greatest, -before there were any hostages. This agp, which initiated what has been referred to what she thought about the death tolls large scale covert military intervention technique has worked elsewhere e.g., in visited the as "the decade of genocide" (1969- in Iraq, U.S. Secretary of State Madelaine and time. Chile. In General Sudharto took this is up until that 1965, 1979). By 1975, 600,000 people were Albright replied: "I realize a heavy
in in Indonesia in in killed. In we're it." The purpose Southeast Asia was power a military coup the three years that followed, cost to pay, but willing to pay
which the led around White brief to separate the outer islands from army massacres House... Pol Pot and the Kmer Rouge persisted in The talk ended with a relatively
the the Indonesia because this is where most of country death tolls estimated killing hundreds of thousands more. question period. I was unable to get to the oil of the between half million and million The of also suffered but later had the was (and hence, most U.S. one one President Bill country Laos a microphone in time
civilians. from similar U.S. tactics from with Noam investments). The following several para- stemming opportunity to speak
graphs is an excerpt from Chomsky's The CIA referred to it as one of the Clinton had 1958. As an isolated peasant society Chomsky. speech. worst mass murders of the twentieth which had its first and last free election I felt somewhat obliged to ask him a
with atrocities to "The reason for trying to separate century (on par the described him in 1958, the wrong people won i.e., question which I thought was relevant that and New the outer islands...was there was a wrought by Hitler Stalin). The Prince Anouvong backed by the left. this particular University.
York referred it "a nationalist government which was mov- Times, however, to as The U.S. immediately launched what I asked him what he thought I as "our kind towards neutralism and of in Asia". Time calls bomb- ing indepen- gleam light Magazine Chomsky "the most intense should tell my students (a large propor- dence and democratic said it "the best investment of the was also far too was ing in history of a civilian society" and tion of whom represent the next gener-
in of for Washington's taste...lt was permitting west years". guy." arguably the most cruel because its ation of business graduates). His reply:
of the function which The World Bank effects still with Northern "Tell them truth." a party poor to immediately adopt- are us today. the
ed Indonesia as of its was gaining enormous support, not as a one favoured orders." Laos is littered with hundreds of thou-
but clients. In a The IMF was sands of revolutionary party, as a party rep- low-key way, so as not to imposing extremely (perhaps millions) of bomblets Dr di Carlo is a sessional instructor
the of the waters for U.S. harsh there resenting interests the poor bioody investors, conditions, were uprisings i.e., anti-personnel weapons which had philosophy at The University of Guelph,
the U.S. and in Indonesia (which means almost everybody). even government was praised protests and by a failure of explosion rate of about 20- The University of Waterloo, And Wilfrid
and for its involvement in he "They were picking up more maintaining bring- February, 1998, was out. In May of 30% according to their manufacturer Laurier University.
in to a new Indonesian Madelaine more power the elections...in ing power govern- 1998, Albright suggested to (Honeywell). He teaches critical thinking,
ment. The interna! records indicate of i9s7„.and the expectation was that if that Sudharto that it was time for a democ- Chomsky finds it hard to believe that bioethics, and courses in the theory there was ever another election Defense Robert MacNamera ratic transition in Indonesia. they Secretary this is a product of technical incompe- knowledge.
well win. And that wasn't took credit for the where he A few hours he handed over reflec- may accept- coup later, tence but rather "failure to explode" Be sure to read his personal able. claimed that "our investment and train- control of the his country to hand-picked means they are permanent anti-person- tions next week in The Cord. The orga-
"The release of secret documents ing an and officers at Suharto is he net army military successor. Although out, weapons. Laos citizens are still being nizers thought he was a dangerous right include the observation from the U.S. American Universities had paid divi- still keeps his wealth. refers to him Chomsky injured by these bombs at the rate of a wing fanatic, and attempted to stop
Embassy that it will be impossible to dends" (this is all public record now). this as a familiar in U.S. control few hundred thousand pattern to twenty a year. from getting too close to Chomsky.
10 | February 25,1999 I
Sex, lies and deposition tapes
JAMESWHEELER of the roll Independent Counsel, again, groups are urging that powers of
Kenneth Starr played. the Independant Counsel be restricted
Starr and team were initial- and the articles of be By now the words Monica, impeach- his legal accountability adhered rid of the ment, the infamous cigar and stained ly appointed to investigate possible to, or get special
Clinton in what has counsel all together. dress are common ideas for most peo- wrong doings by
like As this issue is behind the ple, whether we it or not. put "Slick It's been jammed down the throats Clinton administration, Willy" must Clinton must his undivided attention the of not only Americans but the entire place on mandate and ful- world through the popular media. final 23 months of his
nations his fill the list of initiatives he stated in his Most just laugh at this spec- place State the address tacle, such as France, where it is com- of Union in January.
These initiatives from mon practice for politicians to have a undivided range more
for school construction and the wife and a mistress or two. money
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On the Sunday Night Sex someone, guess- This takes the Show, Sue hardly flinches, staying hard MARTYN ing games. pressure off both of and fast on responding with facts, you. hop- LUKE lead She informed us that most ing to help people better sex lives. guys has have in You show on FM in Toronto. with about her and how often she behavior. a head start that may feel uneasy confronting an QlO7 Along age already depart- older the Sex her Sue that she's old Sex education was even worse for ment but she was this advice woman with your most intimate Sunday Night Show, sex, answers enough directing columns MENZ three children and What were towards with comments situations but she's no stranger in this appear regularly in mag- to have two grand- our blooming sexuality. you mainly women, In azine and the Toronto Star. children and that she has "whenev- shown in sex education were "Don't turn on the shower, let the field. 1970, Sue, a.k.a. the Sex Lady, sex, diagrams like, She has also written three she can." of male and female from the shower turn "There's opened the first birth control clinic in a books, er genitalia you on," and, got North American high school. received the Canadian Organization of She began the night explaining the inside. to be some use for beanie babies." Campus Activities, of the Year of men and women and The picture saw of the male She informed the crowd that she car- She then began teaching sex educa- Speaker mentality young only you Award for the five and in how about their from the outside were of a flac- of both tion. Over the last three decades, she past years impressionable they are genitals ries many packets condoms, has talked than students she was honoured with the cid This is not what the sixteen male and female with her all of the time to more 50,000 1990, sexuality. penis. Excellence Education award She that used old male is with however. and she do the in high schools, colleges and universities in by OISE says guys are to year dealing suggested we same. Institute for Studies in and themselves You didn't even see of what The Sex Show is obvi- across Canada. (Ontario admiring touching pictures Sunday Night For Sue Education). whereas don't because told a female looked like. 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When the technicalities of applicant Laurier Chapter of HFH hopes to get HFH in the in the K-W weekend fun. For Habitat for Humanity volunteers supporters. Currently, is involved over eight selection are completed, volunteers are called involved with projects area as well as a hundred in countries in and the in the U.S. however, these are just the beginning of a volunteer building projects fifty-eight projects begin. project that make real difference in around the world. This is where the smaller of Habitat Weekend aren't the facet of the experience can a peo- chapters trips only The is built the fact that these base of Habitat Laurier also ple's lives. organization on step in. "We have an active volunteer organization at though. They Habitat for is homes are hand-outs. with low said HFH and various fundraisers such as bake Humanity (HFH) a non profit orga- not People incomes, approximately thirty students," plan organize nization with the purpose of creating better housing usually families, are given a low mortgage and no vice-president Kim MacDonald. This year, students sales, barbeques and raffles. This also gives HFH that have already participated in a few Habitat projects. the opportunity to explain where the money is In early October, students headed to Cobourg to raised will go. assist in one of the With an Pisces: the water sign projects already enthusiastic volun- Lauder's underway. They teer base, spent the day Habitat For painting, while Humanity Pres- MICHELLE ARBUCKLE choices. The major changes you plan for the next twenty-four houses ident, Bonnie start to ten years will make sense and material- Co- in the area were McLachlan, ize. Mars in your chart until March will cause you PISCES being renovated in Vice-Presidents Kim to take flight and discover new places. accordance with MacDonald and Saturn takes the place of Mars at the end of new building stan- Sharon Seymour, March down The dreamer, the visionary, the artist. These are and your everyday life should settle dards. as well as the and will in. life alt words which astrologers have used to describe routines set For once in your you Later in the Chaplains that sup- the Pisces Sun. may feel like you have your finances under con- month, a group of port their cause, Those of you bom under this Sun are often trol and Jupiter will usher in new opportunities. Laurier and U of W are enjoying anoth- the ones who sit in the back, quietly sketching in You and your family will grow closer this year students met up in er promising year your notebooks and dreaming ofbeing anywhere and you may find yourself understanding those Hamilton. Here, in conjunction with but the classroom. crazy relatives of yours. they spent the day the organization. want to act is romantic for if People often you speak up and July a very month you and laying sod, shovel- "Habitat responsibly when all you really want to do is fol- not already attached you may find someone's ling and levelling for Humanity isn't low your dreams. Pisceans must often be careful toothbrush next to yours by the end of the sum- piles of gravel for just building that they don't fell into drinking or drug depen- mer. October is the month to speak up and vocal- two of the WILSON houses, ifs build- what want... dencies; often the urge to escape from reality is ize you the chances are that you'll Hamilton Habitat ing better family very strong. get it. sites. homes and com- have find You a gentle tenderness about love and You may yourself moving in a new direc- SHELLBIE Over in reading munities," says love to be in love. You are very complex and once tion November this may be an emotional time Laurier week, 19 Habitat members travelled to. MacDonald. "It gathers people together, working decide take control of life have but this renewal will beneficial. As you to your you prove you to volunteer their time. arrived in side side and while a lot of fun." the Jamaica They by learning having ability to achieve greatness. move into the new millenium you will surprise Montego Bay on Friday and enjoyed a few of the The volunteers would have to agree. They've never Artistic and healing professions are often held others with your self-confidence and drive. before events sights heading to Galena on Saturday, where had a better time doing so much work. The by Pisces, as are jobs requiring tremendous and worked for the week. friend- they stayed During this are also about having fun and forming new patience such as detailed research. Lucky Days the worked time, group with local people and did ships as students work alongside the future home Love Day: June 6 things such as concrete blocks, and other members of the community. "It's 1999 making painting owners and an for a and do this Health clearing area playground. When they warming to see people come together Day: August 19 weren't the commented working group spent time visiting peo- work for someone they just met," The changes taking place in society this year may 8 Money Day: April at an AIDS as well with chil- Melanie second Laurier student and and The ple hospice as talking Jeggo, a year cause you some distress trepidation. dren at an elementary school. time with new HFH think that there's such focus March Spending member. "I it's great main issues for the year on your career Lucky Day: 16 the people of the community provided the group an element of community and group spirit." 12 February 25,1999 sl The Peer Line You Poetry Corner Help Helps The Peer Help Line was established in 1991 by student volunteers. Over the years, the increase of awareness in the Student population has contributed to the phenomenal yearly increase of calls. The Peer Help Line is a listening refer- ral and information service. Why should you call? I and tore screamed my hair, 1. You can talk through your problems with a non-judgemental, anonymous listener. 2. You can attain off-campus information about such things as the K/W Hospital, taxi services, bars, pharmacies... cried into the blood that stained our feet, 3. You can get on-campus information including Health services, the library, Wilfs and Turret events, computer services, extolled virtues your many extensions and different clubs and organizations. Peer service stood The Help Line is an anonymous and confidental that operates seven days a week, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. and while you calmly by the numver is 884-PEER. Now the Peer Help Line is offering something to the students of WLU. watched reflection and your pale the What is it and how do I it in teardrops from my eyes get the night tried to kill yourself. you to do nominate All you have is a friend. Write a one page essay about why they are so special and you could win: I plead and plead, \ S // DINNER FOR TWO AT WILF'S and YOUR ESSAY \ // sweetened the breath that filled ryj?J 1 I PUBLISHED IN THE CORD. your wrinkled skin Q // \ k Just drop off your submissions in an envelope in the Peer Help with with sympathy you'd purchased pride. Line Coordinator's mailbox in the Student's Union Office your \ PEER / by \ // March The will be barbed hook Thursday, 4. winning essay published in The You caught a in my guts \ HE LP // Cord March 10 edition. IT COULD BE YOU! and reeled tried kill that night you to yourself. \// Sponsored by Peer Help Line and The Cord And when the sun burned my red-rimmed eye, when night was spent and you were still alive, when you sucked my essence dry —1 Lordy Lordy and told me it was bitter and still suicide wise HlSl Look Who 's ? you thought that was that morning Do like you love, I r j- . . r» health, and HdppV BirWadV I let die. calmly you relationships? A A •/ CHARLENE SAM VARTENIUK ...... WLUSU is now accepting applications for the following positions: Applications must be in the Students' Union office by 4:30 p.m.. February 25,1999 13 Fiction and saw a tourist. I could not hide that, sitting on a bench, eating my supper of bread and cheese that had spent the better part of the day in my pack. I took a long pull off my AIX bottled water and reminded myself only tourists eat like this in Europe. I was currently hanging with a Quebecker from Montreal who actually thought of himself as a Canadian. He was a nice kind of friendly guy. He was a little round from his love of food and he talked keep- was a lot with his hands, er really nice particularly when he and he made a \ mentioned food, \ big deal about me like maybe if he said the for some reason. I right things and made the right motions, magic tried my best to speak STERLING LYNCH would happen and the food would be there. my mandatory We had met in Nice in one of those casual, hos- high-school French and he tried to his tel but into each speak I was sitting on a park bench in Aix that was situ- hopping relationships, we bumped English. His was better then other in the Marseilles train station. was English ated on the Las Ramblas of the town. It was a large I sitting French, but won because the there on the for some shit local my I tree-lined street with a fountain for a heart. The platform waiting French to their own train, and Brie and bread with bot- always prefer speak iown was the body, the fountain the heart, and the reading, eating ended language. The place up being cheap. Las Ramblas the artery. The Las Ramblas and all the tled water. I was making a mess from the crumbs The water was a and so was the because it that bread that has good price wide boulevards of the town met at the fountain, was crusty baguette bread, but it was a little stale. almost no food value but is as as and all the quaint little streets ran off that artery, cheap piss— When the Quebec guy came upon me in which in Europe is but sure as hell isn't free. and the town filled the spaces that the capillary cheap, Marseilles my were from a tourist town Come to think of I left a lot of crumbs in that sta- provisions the streets created with those quaint squat European it, on the coast. It wasn't a bad because it was tion. that station lot stop buildings. Later, I would call it the Las Ramblas I mean, you pass through a sea terribly offseason and the place was deserted.After kicking around the south of France. I don't know saw fit to street, after Spain, but now it was just a targe bright Nice, wanted to go to a small town and itself much about the town itself because never I quaint throw street where all the couples strolled to be seen and 1 really swim in the Mediterranean. I could have done it in looked around, but ifs a as to enjoy the soft autumn air with its just big dirty port town against my wanted sand between Nice, but I my toes, not little far as I know. rocks. It wasn't like Mediterranean accents. boulders that have on. wanted to The first time was with this dogs pissed I Nice where the thick Aix is a smallish university town filled I passed through, I swim in that big beautiful Mediterranean that South African chick and we were so and with beautiful French girls studying to hungry I went pebbles stones rat- stretched on forever in one big slate of blue that I for food, man role or whatev- tled and cracked like billiard become beautiful French women, I foraging fulfilling my stared out over and made believe that I saw er balls and each crest of the wave guess. I watched them go by in You can't shit at a train station buy it was ■Africa when I knew only storm clouds and balls jeans and their brought a break then the unless to take out a loan low ofthe horizon. you're planning I and way out at the end and broken woollen were reset again. It was When a train in I reached the town, I headed right in The closer to loud and That was Nice. pullovers groups you get Europe, overbearing. for the beach. It was a that car- grey cloudy day Here, had to listen for the of or as the interest- the higher the prices you symphony ried with it a heavy mist that was just dense enough of and the farther the sand. You could think here. ing part a get to itself rain. It the sort of the it left qualify as a light was day You could think of the South African who couple. They away you get cheaper gets. So, I actually girl that the existence of the little bubble justified an off-season. had travelled with for three weeks. who looked in reality that a train station is and you The girl I had bread, Brie and water that I had bought moved out into the world of Marseilles. stole a cart for in Paris she could at me you grocery so in Nice. The cheese was sale in a It bought on super You was a dirty, grey, hilly, urban landscape that I carry her luggage. could think of this girt who market for a when really good price, but, I opened she of her encountered. Everything seemed to lay flat against told you had been raped by a friend the there was into the air in I package, a bug squashed the a monochrome palate. found this little father and once had a nervous breakdown, on the white Brie skin. The American that I with looked that seemed small and far was second knew her because had shared shop enough enough day you you over from his and said: that there is station that it driving "Yep, a away from the would run on a bottle of cheap red wine with her. tick.' local as British in Florence. prices opposed to European stan- Or, you could think of the girt Well, maybe he didn't it like but he did dard tourist pricing. I think the say that, instantly recognise its species after opin- You could think of this Greenwich of the pricing zones is my expert girl ion had classified The Paris and the farther it as a squashed bug. water who had smile away you given you a had the I was bought super cheap at a drugstore; so get cheaper things get. so warm and clear and natural three but The itself I bought of them, when I tasted it, shop was an that heart had actually warmed. on that little on rocks your in grey beach, sitting some open hole some with themselves at feet and old waves breaking my had felt that from typically It was the only time you ever over me and build- throwing spray my bug amputated You could think European something like a smile or anything. Brie, it made my teeth feel funny. ing. how you turned down her offer to go to Venice sat and ate and stared at the sea The I grey churning because the South you still hurt from the way that flung itself against the rocks and caressed the shop- African had left, leaving only a note, like it was sand. Each rush from the sea threw spray into the some cheap thing and not three weeks in Europe air over me and my clothes in an angry break of when you never touched her or made a move or noise, but as the sea withdrew I listened for the anything, though you knew you probably could movement of the fine sand as it slid and melted have done anything because she already had been into new symmetries of shape, line and colour. raped and hadn't told anyone that time, and now The sand was a rusty muddle of colours, you were in a foreign country and because she the sky was a matte grey and the sea wrote long letters to a fiancee whose picture you barely a blue. It should have been saw and thought was her father. You could think dark, but the movement and life about her fair skin, which had never seen freezing of the sand was a source of temperatures, glowing with the slightest soft radi- light powered by the resid- ance of pink in Vienna when the temperature ual of its soft energy and wanted her dropped suddenly you to keep movement steely but distance like warm, you kept your a brother, that followed the and joked, and pretended, and tried to hide it all. caresses of You could think of the British girl who you the sea should have followed, but turned from for whatev- when- childish could think of er stupid, reason. Or, you any ever and have of the girl's eyes who you have met could feces entered, but never did. You could think of the of girls. You could always think of girts. They were the always there to think about. You thought of girls back home. • continued on next page | February 25,1999 14 112 evening breeze just under the sound of chatter- ing French voices. We watched and dis- cussed the pretty girts, try- Is protecting a ing to get enough nerve to go handfulCORDFEATURESof talk to one, but we just sat and enjoyed the wine, sitting European Canadian style, side by side looking out over magazines everything. The tables where everyone sat worth the were just scattered out in the enclosed cob- confused that didn't know billions in trade bled square so we even seived what bar we were being by. A waiter just retaliation from came and brought us wine. It was confusing later the U.S. when we had to take a leak. telling, : We laughed over movies we conver- What is at , had both seen and \ # sation which fits told stories of the stake here? Is v perfectly places - with the atmos- I had been and he our soverienty of train as phere a you told stories about the food as a nation sit surrounded $ by your bulky bags and layers of he had eaten. being He would have been a fun dirty clothes. You feel like real but he headed off challenged just guy to hang with for awhile was travellers. It had turned to a nice to the wine cave tours, which, although free, was because our day outside as it is apt to do when too for me because were still expensive you expect- is stuck the train. with country you're on I sat my ed to buy the wine at the end. back to our point of direction and I could trying to say The next morning we wandered the streets watch the land we crossed slip beneath away in looking at all the little bits that were displayed no to the sudden glare of a semi-Mediterranean sky. had choco- windows. He just to buy me a specific American I could watch the [and already late and he insisted on paying and almost got ■ culture? (Cont'd) passed that others had already insulted in that fake French way when I tried to You refuse. It was a really chocolatey pastry that was a instead of thought forgotten speciality of the region and was too rich for my We're looking and We old of all the getting caught up nervous palate, but I ate it gratefully. went to an for people who ones you were church because they're always free and interesting interested of saints saint- are sure had loved, and stood staring at tapestries doing you about the land that was coming, with but never told because ly things. It was a monastery, too, a guided tour in presenting I was pleased to tell stories because at first, since coward in but wanderedaround at the you were a or just French, I just looking their views on we were both Canadians, he tried to talk hockey. I enjoyed being a martyr too flowers and the architecture noticing little windows faked it for a while, but I lost interest in it as quick- the much. There shudders and the shadows Split-run were always girls to with open they cast way ly as lose interest in the real game. think about when the I the brown about the issue. you sat on up on matte walls, wondering magazine We rolled into the station and I forgot what it beach in the rain, listening to sand re- faces that had peered out of those thousand year looked like by the time we left it. We got a bit lost, entering the sea and eating Brie and bread old orifices. but he asked directions. It was great to be with Come to the and water and leaving crumbs everywhere. We walked the streets until evening came. He who could the You could someone speak language. Writer's When the rain got heavy, I returned to the wanted to go have a real meal because that was sit back and let them do the Although, just talking. wandered station, but first I picked up this shell that had been what he was here for after all. We from Roundtable I had to try to speak French in the interest of nation- the the deposited by the sea and was sitting on beach. restaurant to restaurant reviewing posted menus al unity how committed in the by demonstrating English different cuisine meetings I took it because I had hoped that it might become with him telling me all about the Canada was culture. to Francophone Cord office this some sort of memento. I always collected stuff like and I admiring the wonderfully expensive prices. We I convinced the Quebecker to walk to the hostel that and accumulated all until it feel- waited until the restaurant so he could it I just junked opened, go Friday at 2:30 which was on the outskirts of town. He wanted to kind of felt that because and later. looked for a ing guilty. I way, not they eat agreed to meet I good Fifteen take the bus, but I always walk when I can. were because had would sit food. and bad important, I hoped they place to to eat my pack I sat wrote minutes in he started grumbling. Fie was a good become and did. and had bum come and talk to me in bro- important they never poetry a in guy, but he wasn't a real traveller. He was only I was lucky when I got to the station because ken English and drunken French. He said a lot, France for a week and was on spending as the planning be in train on the track was on its way to Marseilles but he kept saying "Be careful, careful," months. much money as I had set aside for three It and remember and I had to go there to get to Aix. I heard it was a French that I can no longer was all right though because it was just a vacation nice hit it and wanted to university town, so I thought I would as I offered me an orange buy for him and he knew it. bench and worked my way to Spain. I wasn't so lucky with my me a coffee. I sat on that That night we walked to centre town. He didn't connection and had to wait and that was when I thought of a lot of things eating my mind so much this time because his was back pack watched bumped into the Quebecker. I think his name was Brie, bread and water and at the hostel. but remember beautiful in the terri- Sebastian, I can't names very people go by walked around in the well. We French ® He was going to Aix so we went together lights bly night. I had to brush a tonne of crumbs off myself when I watching the people and the old buildings got up to catch the shit local train when it finally getting a feel for the town. We found this nice little arrived. I thought I felt better. that had outdoor bars on all sides. There square It's have when The good to company travelling. were trees and a gentle travel friend is the best friend could superficial you autumn breeze. He bought ever have. be You can be whoever you want to be, me white wine by the glass as honest as you want to be and never worry about for eight francs. It was a good anything. They always have stories you have never thing to do and he insisted on heard and you can tell all your stories again. You It a real clean wine don't paying. was really have to say anything; you can just tell and it fell down your throat and cool or end the funny stories. You can up telling all the to your stomach in same way story so many times that it becomes a part of comfort. you as much complete as a novel is part of a writer It was night and the foliage and then it becomes part shook with the of folklore your own and teller] you are the master story You can with and stuff like: meet up them again say 111 meet you in Madrid in three days." Sometimes it wortcs and other times you find someone else to hang with. Sometimes, you can slip into real friend- ships, but that is dangerous and has few rewards, usually ending in an unanswered letter. After a bit of struggle, we slipped into the story February 25,1999 15 • • Wilfrid Lau ublications Board of Directors Edi As a member of WLU Student Publications' Board of Directors you will be responsible for guiding a volunteer-driven corporation with an annual bud· get of $220,000 and a staff of approximately 60 students. Your responsibilities will include supervising the President, conducting all hiring and firin! As Cor done by the corporation, being a liaison to a department of WLUSP, and representing the student voice in our administration. With our flexible editors, administration style and bureaucracy-free corporate structure you'll have a real opportunity to make an immediate impact. The BOD meets twice and co during the summer, once a week during the fall and winter sessions. Members of the BOD are required to hold four office hours a week. with t places Applications for WLU Student Publications Board of Directors close on Friday, February 26, 1999 at 4:30pm. Interviews will take place on all pro Saturday, February 27, 1999. TheEl Vice President of Finance ($8000 honoraria) As VP:Finance you will be the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, and as CFO, you will ensure the ongoing financial viability of WLUSP. Creating our annual budget, documenting and reporting all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with all government regulations, keeping an eye on costs, and seeking out new methods of revenue generation are just some of the responsibilities of your position. If you've ever had an interest Pr in working in finance this position offers the ultimate in work experience - how many other job applicants will be able to say they managed their very own finance department? The VP:Finance must maintain residence in Waterloo year round, and will maintain 20 office hours per week during this period. Applications for WLtJ Vice President of Finance close on Friday, March 5, 1999 at 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place on Sunday, March 7, 1999. Other Administration volunteer opportuniti_es Systems Administrator A/R Clerk BOD Secretary PR Manager News Responsible for the maintenance of Will work with the VP:Finance to An unsung hero of the corpora Raising awareness of Student all WLUSP computer equipment coordinate the timely collection of tion, the BOD secretary will main Publications you will seek out new and training staff in its usage. Will all outstanding accounts. tain all BOD records as required by methods of reaching out to the Assoc assist in the acquiring of new soft- Responsible for answering cus the Ontario Government in addition Laurier community. Some of the ware and equipment as required. tomer inquiries and maintaining to having the undying gratitude of more rewarding aspects of your Knowledge of Macintosh and PC friendly customer relations. Student Publications. Position position will be coordinating Opini platforms, as well as Windows NT holder must attend all BOD meet WLUSP's charity and volunteer an asset. ings and take minutes. appreciation efforts. Applications for Systems Administrator, NR Clerk, BOD Secretary, and PR Manager close on Friday, March 5, 1999 at 4:30 pm. Interviews will Produ take place the week of March 8 to 14,1999. Appli 1999. nlent Photography Manager ($500 honoraria) As Photography Manager you will ensure that the photo requirements of both The Cord and The Keystone are being met. You will supervise and train a staff of volunteer photographers in addition to arranging for the purchase of all necessary equipment and supplies. 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Applications for Editor close March Keystone on Friday, 12,1999 at 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place on Sunday, March 14,1999. Keystone Staff volunteer opportunities Assistant Editor Sports Editor Residence Editor Special Events Editor Graduate Editor Copy Editors Cat *ons * b° noted close March 1999 or a ve positions on Friday, 12, at 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place the week of March 14 to 20, 1999 The job descriptions for all above noted positions are available for viewing, and application forms are available for pick- up, during regular office hours in the Student Publications offices on the third floor of the Nichols Campus Centre. Sports Setting the stage for the Battle of Waterloo - Hockey style like stated defensive in the OUA," stated JAMIE LAMBIER strengths." all time high after an 11-2 route over Mid- to a team Waterloo," corps "we have Calder. "We a defense oriented West division leader York. Martindale, who added, been play style of have shut down the Hawks before UW: (20 on our goaltending for most and The Wilfrid Laurier men's hockey team is Players to watch: #7 Joe Rogers relying the and we'll do it Calder. headed joe Harris is of the PIM), Jeff the to keep us in game and again," predicts into post season action for the one most experi- Pts, 45 #17 Haydar (24 Pts, 14 year Rob Marie leads the Waterloo first enced and consistent in the 16 PIM) have been outstanding. I'd like to defense time since 1995 after defeating the goaltenders PIM), #24 Larry Paleczny (22 Pts, they the little and will a challenge for the Hawks OUA and has a defensive unit and #26 Ambrosio 12 PIM). see give them a more sup- prove first place Windsor Lancers 5-1 Sunday powerful Jeff (22 Pts, guys in front of the net. him. his final of in the post season." night to secure a place in the Far-West protecting In year eligi- port to #20 Rob McQuat Play-off experience and sheer physi- Division semi-finals against Waterloo. bility, Harris offers a wealth of play-off UW: Players watch: size makes the black and Waterloo lacks the depth (24 Pts, 18 PIM), #9 Andrew Hamilton (7 cal gold Finishing the season in second place, experience. Essentially defense an impressive asset for the the Golden Hawks are set to renew the Warriors. 'Battle of Waterloo' Friday Night at the Players to watch: #7 Rob Marie Waterloo Rec Complex against our black (19 Pts, 16PIM), #3 Phil Willard freshman and gold cross-town rivals. 62 PIM), #20 Ryan Painter If is 9 Pts, (i7Pts, regular season play any indica- 26 and Mike the PIM) Johnson (13 Pts, 39 tion, up-coming best 2 out of 3 should PIM). series produce some premier hockey. The two teams are more than To familiar with each other, having tied sum up... three times and splitting a pair of victo- Coaches from both teams were ries. As far as hot playoff match-ups go, reluctant to make series this one should be a classic. A break- any predictions and the team's statistics are almost car- down analysis of both teams indicates bon copies ofeach other. Whether or not the Golden Hawks hold a slight edge a hockey fan, the Battle of over the Waterloo Warriors. you're Waterloo will be a playoff run to remem- ber. Team Statistics: Edge - Golden Hawks The series begins Friday night at the (figi. bottom right) Recreation Waterloo Complex at 7:30 the Aird p.m.. A bus will be leaving from If momentum is a consideration, the for the at 6:30 p.m. game. Hawks hold a definite advantage having underpass the bus and last Tickets that will get you on gone unbeaten in their 7 games in the game are available at the Athletic showing a 6-0-1 record. Three of their last six victories have been against west- Complex. The second of the series is ern division leaders Windsor and York. game slated for Sunday afternoon at the The Warriors fought valiantly to Fields If nec- Columbia Ice at 2:00 p.m.. secure the last playoff spot in the OUA final of the series will essary, the game Far-West Division over the Western ELLIS return to the Rec Complex Monday night Mustangs by a single point. Playoff expe- face and could at 7:30. The winner of the series will rience is in Waterloo's corner CHRIS in the Far-West be the Wndsor Lancers divi- prove to an influential factor. The # sion finals for coveted in the "We confident with our of Laurier's offense. Erik Calder, Warrior Pts, 12 PIM) and 22 Mike Little (12 Pts, a place Warriors have been play-off savvy for the are very will be the assistant coach, feels that the Waterloo 20 PIM). Queen's Cup which will be hosted by past five years while this will be goaltending situation, Joe Laurier and at the back-bone of our run," stated offense will be more than for the task. March 13th 14th first trip to the post season in five years. play-off up Erick Calder, assistant coach for the "We have been watching the Laurier UW: Waterloo Rec Complex. Waterloo and shut "Waterloo has one of the - feel that Goaltending: Edge Golden Hawks Warriors. game tapes we can strongest fig. 2 them down. been Offence: Edge-Golden Hawks "We have focusing on a more Figures: WLU: conservative that fig 3- fore-checking strategy for will us from The Golden Hawks are proof that hopefully keep getting your stat-reading pleasure and too you can never have too much good WLU: caught deep giving up many fig i. Team Statistics: goaltending. The duo of Frank Ivankovic Laurier, third in point production in out-numbered break-outs that have hurt W L T GF GA PIS PIM does in the stated Calder. and Darryl Whyte have allowed the the OUA, not have any players in us past," WLU 14 7 5 108 72 33 350 the two teams could Golden Hawks to sport the second represented in the Top-20 CIAU scorers "Statistically, UW 11 8 7 100 83 29 448 stated Calder. fewest goals against in the OUA. which attests to the breadth of not be closed' to watch: #16 Brett Turner Showing a Goals Against Average of 2.71, offensive potential. Players fig 2. Goattending: 8 PIM), Sean Ivankovic, member of the Croatian uni- "We have incredible depth this sea- (23 Pts, #17 Fitzgerald (27 GP GA GAA SAV% Shots SO 20 and Dan Mundell versity national team, is ranked third son," stated Martindale. "We have five Pts, PIM) #15 WLU Frank Ivankovic 16 41 2.71 .923 531 0 recorded least 26 PIM). among OUA goaltenders directly above players that have at 20 (25Pts, UW Joe Harris 25 68 2.84 .896 656 1 the Warrior's veteran netminder Joe points this season and three powerful Harris. On the bench, lines." Defense: Edge-Warriors fig 3. Offence: Edge: Darryl Whyte has proven himself to be "We have a young team this season f'S 4- Avg Ht Avg Vvt Avg.0ig.Yr G A PIM one of the premier goaltenders in the and we have gelled at the absolute per- WLU 6.0" 191.7 1.9 87 142 193 OUA and is directly responsible for the fect time. We have had success against WLU: UW 5.9" 184.6 1.8 82 104 227 Golden division low Waterloo the ice surface and With the Martin Hawks 72 goals on large I injury to captain the against. believe we are a more skilled team, it will Kerns, Golden Hawk defense will be difficult decision be show that the of their com- "It was a for us to up to us to we have missing one most pivotal fig 4. Defense: and that the Hawk make," admitted head coach Tony heart to play win against a very Yet, despite fact, ponents. Avg. Ht. Avg.Wt Avg.Elij.Yr 6 A PIM Martindale in regards to starting hard-working Warrior squad," stated defense has not lost a step since Kurns WLU 6.1" 194.2 3 20 46 137 Ivankovic. Martindale. knee injury. UW 6.1" 199.3 2.2 15 53 209 "We are fortunate to have two of the The Golden HadSvk 'Run-and-Gun' "We have been focusing on a more in OUA that We top goaltenders the and is, offensive style has generated the best defensive oriented game. cannot and has been, one of our greatest point production since 1994, and is at an afford to give up any unnecessary goals Yer goin' down Laurier! 18 | February 25,1999 s Swimmers in 10 Top Gold and bronze at CIAU's for Hawk curlers bear would be voted OUA CHACHI KOSTOFF able to down and come with a MIKE KOSTOFF "the (OUA) puts a great deal of empha- have to upon by up in summer hard fought over Blues sis on the conference finals every year, coaches during meetings. 8-7 victory their final their medal teams) move on swimmer who was The men's and women's curling teams game to keep gold The CIAU swimming championships but then (the Ontario One particularly alive. the tie breaker and hammered in the ClAU's." hurt the lack of recovery time was travelled to Toronto's Avonlea curling hopes In against were held last weekend at the University get by lies in the fact Hawk Tom who club take in the OUA finals this the Mauraders, the Hawks got it done of Guelph, with nine Golden Hawk swim- Boles' argument that, veteran Fuke, success- to part had with mere two weeks defended his medal in the 200 weekend. With both teams ranked when to, coming up a mers in attendance. After the most suc- while there are a fully gold past they OUA meet metre at the OUA finals at the of their divisons into the nerve-racking 8-7 victory to bring home cessful season in the history of Hawk between the championship butterfly despite top going the the flu all weekend. for the banner. swimming, the next logical step would and ClAU's, western schools battling the championship bonspiel, expectations of as a the have their conference finals in the third Unfortunately, his lack available recov- success were high. "They really pulled together be a record setting performance at where he added who the week of This their time hurt him at the ClAU's When the final dust was team," Morton, praised CIAU championships. . January. gives teams ery swept away, in of that women's cham- of this team to deliver the While the Hawks delivered, with stood eighth the final same the team emerged OUA ability young for the first time since with goods under Consisting of both men's and women's reams placing event. pions 1986, pressure. Mike bronze. Heather Shannon of "So much Is Other then Browne and Fuke, the men home the Graham, Jackie Smith, a best ever ninth place 26 teams, noo taking Boni swam for the Hawks on the Six teams for this McCieary, Griffith, and Angela individual Hawk performances were able Thompson qualified champi- the Hawk contains no one men's side, posting two thirds in the con- onship, which was contested in a round Selkirk, squad to earn a championship medal. about prepara- solation final of the metre and 100 robin format, with the medals above their second year. This youth sug- "It was a good team performance, 50 being the of future for the Hawk metre backstroke. For the Jenny awarded based on final standings gests great potential standing wise, bui I felt individual per- tion and we women, Cramm sixth in the metre butter- curling ladies. formances and placing could have been was 50 the tournament. The men's team did not the and Lisa Parwicki was third in the For the their 4-1 record was enjoy better," commented Hawk swimming were not fly, women, had fust consolation final of the back- for a tie with the McMaster success they hoped, metre coach Dean Boles, who expects the 50 good enough championship settle for the bronze. The stroke. Patterson ended sev- which set a nerve racking having to team to continue its improvement into Dayna up Mauraders, up as as Hawks off a on sharp enth in the consolation final of the 400 tie breaker game for the OUA champi- got to good start next season. individual and the taking three victories from On the men's side, Doug. Browne metre medley in 50 onship Saturday, could Lakehead, and Waterloo. have and 100 metre events Sian women were victorious in their posted the teams best result, recording we butterfly The Queens, the team had a bit of a Carver to a third and fourth first three matches Unfortuneatley, a fourth place finish in the 200 metre fly. swam place against Western, finish in the consolation and before break down on suffering con- Browne added a fifth place finish in the been" respectively Windsor, Waterloo, dropping Sunday, losses the McMaster finals. close at the hands of th ose vincing at hands of 100 metre butterfly, and a fourth in the a 10-9 game the into their final and Western. consolation "All in all team did well," same Mauraders. Going 200 metre freestyle. Coach Dean Boles very wasn't Babin made commented Boles reflecting back on the the Hawks knew "Sunday just our day," For the women, Shelly game against Toronto, in lamented who maintained with a most successful swimming season that a would be nessecary to Morton, her presence felt, scoring points victory overall and time and Hawk The Hawks are in a force the tie breaker. praise for the teams outstanding fifth place in the 50 metre freestyle to recover adequately prepare history. good for nations build this solid "The showed this season. The team of adding a pair of seconds in the consola- themselves taking on the position to on year's (women's team) really performance Paul best. team this as swim- lot of under Morton, John Morris, Brent Laing, tion finals of the 100 and 200 metre recruiting season, a composure pressure," of school will and member of the Moffat, and Scott Whiting racked a freestyle events. "Our swimmers should be in a posi- mers coming out high noted Hawks coach up 9- attracted 2 season record. Overall, the western schools domi- tion to perform their best at the nation- should be to the growing rep- men's team lan Morton. The team was regular continued 22 p. nated the meet. The University of British al level, but this scheduling is stifling out utation of the Laurier program. Columbia won both the men's and abilities," noted Boles, who suggests Competition is not over yet for three that the OUA be held either the members of the who will be women's crowns by a healthy margin. meet lucky team in Calgary and Victoria were also in the top week of the CIAU meet or well before, competing the Spring Nationals meet four of both similar to the of the west divi- in March. Tom Mike standings. This brings up scheduling Fuke, Thompson, the key issue of scheduling that has left sion. and Doug Browne will represent Laurier the the OUA championship meet so close to "So much is about preparation and at this event, where qualifiers for the CIAU finals. we just were not a sharp as we could World University Student Games, the Pan-Am "It's been a bit of a thorn in our side have been," added Boles, who added games, and other international of the meets are determined. every year," noted Boles, who added, that any rescheduling OUA event ■■■ilMl WLUSU COMPUTER SALE I FRI. MARCH 12/99 FULL LISTING OF ITEMS WLUSU BOARDROOM AT WLUSU RECEPTION 3RD FLOOR FNC<: SYSTEMS:IS" MONITOR, CPU ' 11:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. KEYBOARD, MOUSE CASH,CHEQ.,VISA & MASTERCARD PRICES RANGE FROM Call ext. 3585 for more info $300.00-$450.00 - MAKE fl DEAL" I MlSAIES HjM. HO OUABAKTHS OB WABBAKMS "LETS Ml iyl:i i: (Canadian Tire (Across from McDonalds) | T'roj?ky _Carcfs,! 'Ilea. Trice $28.00 Save $9.00 78 Francis Street N. M incCuded @ Wendy's) Sitting fee nor (Weber Water) [{Between* HarveysV _ Kitchener 745-8637 February 25,1999 19 S Hawks have Slow season ends hoop dreams their from last JORDAN FURNESS 1-13 record year. The first came last night against the McMaster The men's basketball team continued to Marauders at the A.C.. give glimpses of what they are capable Mac got off to a strong start as of. Unfortunately, as has been the case Laurier seemed content to shoot from the for most of the year, they were just beyond the arc, unfortunately shots ioss. in. the half glimpses on the road to another did not go However, as wore Laurier started to the basket The Hawks faced a rapidly improving on, driving All started fall. The Waterloo team on February 10th and and the shots to net ELLIS Canadian Mano Watsa led the Warriors result was that Laurier entered the half half- time to an early and substantial lead. By break down 37-30 CHRIS time the Warriors had nearly doubled McMaster came out shooting going the Hawks. However, the second half on a 15-5 run to open up the second JORDAN FURNESS Limping home, yet looking positive- McMaster on top 70-40. by the Hawks came to life and half. Before the Hawks knew it, ly to next year, the Hawks hoped to With 2:40 left Amanda Peers came rapidly they down seven and When closed the deficit coming within five were 62-38 only a half we last left the Laurier women's make the best of their final two home out off the bench to play the last game middle of the half. minutes into the half. The Hawks her Laurier. She near the never basketball team they remained mathe- games this season. Waterloo kept their of five year career at points well-deserved Waterloo was able came close again matically within reach of the OUA play- current thoughts on this year, however, was given a ovation by and the Laurier to regroup and the game offs. Last night they closed out a dis- by laying a 74-36 beating on the Hawks the fans. Peers contribution, injury depleted ended 92-61. astrous season against the nationally last Saturday. both on the court and off has been There is no The difference in invaluable for that made of Hawks couldn't ranked McMaster Mauraders and any Riding a 12 game losing streak, the a team is up this was chance of in OUA Hawks for their final and keep up with game appearing the tourna- got ready game first second year players. doubt that Waterloo. The final shooting. Mac man- ment. It was the Mauraders who previ- Wednesday night. Despite better prepa- Coach Sue Lindley was happy with score was percent thrashed earlier ration on the of the the the of the in the 94-76 aged 53.6 ously Laurier 103-44 in part Hawks, play team, especially Waterloo. average from the the season. Marauders managed to embarrass second half. "We were overwhelmed the injuries played The following field and Over the break the Hawks played them by utilizing a strong full court first time we played Mac. This time, 41.2 per- outside the able the Saturday the Hawks role cent arc. four games and three were against press. however, we were to adjust to a lead in the other off lead full and with hosted Windsor and Laurier, on teams within a few games of them in Mac got to an early 17 point court press I was pleased it hand, was in a fast but the despite keeping 31.2 per- the standings. Laurier traveled to paced game Laurier man- way the girls responded." the season hold from that ended the close the entire cent and 14.3 per- Waterloo Wednesday February 10th and aged to McMaster point Kristy Perras up leading scored continued her Hawks with while could not 1 cent respectively. a season low 27 points en route on. Kate Tanner strong eight points Kate game, since the line- finished with six and pull it out falling 81-74. Leading the scoring for the Hawks to a 59-27 loss. play coming into starting Tanner points eight the Hawks with of the Last Wednesday the Hawks traveled were Ken Hodgkins and Chris Popofski The following Saturday saw the up leading six points in rebounds. The rebuilding Hawks each. also to Western to take on the with 12 Jeff Zdrahal con- Hawks take on an unimpressive the first half. The half ended with Mac continues with the focus set on recon- Mustangs. The didn't have much trouble tributed with 11 points.. Windsor team at the A.C. but Laurier still leading 37-18. structing the offense. Mustangs the It Head Mike the short end of The Hawks held the line for most of last the disposing Hawks 85-66. was a coach Kilpatrick pointed came out on a 73-43 Excluding night's game and on the half McMaster Hawks frustrating loss as the Hawks had been out that injuries are everpresent game. Last Wednesday, Laurier went to second not allowing had scored 514 points, an aver- close in their other match with the this it some on their Kristi Perras of very night meant overplaying London to play Western. A perennial top to build lead. age only 40 points per game. The back on 16th losing ten team in the 1990'5, the Mustangs played strong as the exciting, end-to- team scoring the second fewest points Mustangs January players. "Zdrahal minutes and - than played 37 have spent most of the season out of end action continued. However, around was Guelph with 699 185 more 82-78. Last Saturday The Warriors came to Kenny (Hodgkins) played 36. The most the top ten but that would provide no the seven minute mark, the Hawks Laurier. minutes. tire and the Marauders The first have been the Athletic Complex looking to sweep any Mac player played was 31 comfort to the women as they were began to slowly year players and the season series and they did so rather You can't play or minutes and stay trounced 73-42. pulled away. The game ended with around the league once, now, hope- 36 37 of the Hawks 81-62. on of when the fully that will be enough to get to know handily, disposing top your game player with one win in across from is off the the other teams and become solid con- Consequently, only you just coming the season thus the Hawks bench." tributors to this, now extended, Hawk regular far, had only two chances left to improve on The Hawks close out the season this pros rebuilding process. Saturday at Brock. There is nothing on the line as the playoffs have eluded the y / Vv Hawks once again. There is no doubt, however, that Ail sizes available ''■ in iMP®#* injuries played a lead role the season ' '§ .- Located the Hawks didn't one "Centrally as play regular * : J|P% ''-mfM 7 ' season without at least two play- 'Temporary & long-term game ers injured or playing at less than 100 percent. K-W Safe Storage When injury free, which was in the u the Hawks includ- 136 Moore Avenue South, Waterloo preseason, were 8-4 ing a third place finish at the Naismith Batf S7O-0985 Classic. Stags & Birthdays S2S9?^P|^IS Q : . b S-Sat. J« ; v| 3: Stagettes £ Urthdays 8 bridge Street West, Kitchener, Ontario 744-6367 20 February 25,1999 s Final farewell for Stephanie Dart at OUA tournament and McMaster and Lakehead (6-6). The Hawks will ranks quickly, and has been a dominant ing sense of fairness and always treated Guelph (10-4), (9-5). with the eastern divison will be the tournament with a tough starter with the Hawks since second her teammates respect." Representing open up match the York Yeowomen. Last she led the OUA in kill "She class and a winning York (11-1), Toronto (10-2), Ottawa (7-5), against year. year brought the . I don't know how percentage and kill efficiency, was a attitude to team but Second Team OUA All-Star, and Golden many adjectives you can use, they Hawk MVP. are all positive!" stated Leach. "She has continued her strong play "I will always remember, and proba- and has live that from last year into this season bly never down, head-snapping been one of our most consistent play- pack I took from Western's Lynn last "I ers," noted Woloshyn of Dart's final sea- McDonald year," expresses Dart, RACHEL REID will be "She has taken on the added role am that video down son, sure passed of co-captain this year...Her enthusiasm from generation to generation of volley- Gotden Hawk women's The volleyball and optimism have been major factors ball players...unfortunately, I was on the team faced their final foe of the it!" 1998- in our success." wrong side of before the teacher's fall. 1999 season break, soundly Captain Stacey McCoy confirmed the Dart is off to college next drumming the girls from the Univrsity of coach's sentiments in her address to the She has plans to coach a team of her Waterloo in three straight in the future and back games. crowd prior to the Waterloo game. "It's own to "give to The visitors allowed five were only been a slice playing with Stephie. First the community". the in the first set, eight in sec- when both the Dart's two who also points year we were on pine, varsity coaches, in third before the ond and twelve the She is a fab- exist as teachers are she was very encouraging. to her, supportive. fifteen. The Hawks closed them down at ulous and "I could the teacher in her," com- person a great player." see Hawks finished their season with and thirty None of Dart's teammates will forget mented Leach, "...she'll be great at it and eleven for a sets won sets lost, her unmistakable shouts of encourage- will succeed without doubt. Her stu- record of and birth in this week- will have 9-5, a ment on the ; court or her trademark dents nothing but respect and ends OUA tournament in championship post-point celebrations, as she would admiration for her". Woloshyn agreed, Ottawa. gesture in a circular motion the "one" "I wish her the best of luck. She will be It a bittersweet night for the was high above her six-foot frame. agreat addition to the teaching profes- the culmination Hawks. Not only was it "Stephanie exemplifies the true winning sion." but of a successful season, If the doesn't to be the very regular attitude that if 1 help you to win then I teaching prove also the final home for four car" better game year win as well. You have only to watch right career, no one "sells a Dart. veteran and co-captain Stephanie the than Number as middle Steph's reactions on court to see Eight, opposing Prior the coach Russ Woloshyn to game, how she truly shares in her teammates players can attest to! with to presented Stephie a plaque successes," beamed Coach Woloshyn, Dart adds,"With each year here, I the team's in front express appreciation attesting to her indomitable court atti- have been lucky to play with good play- of a bleacher-breaking crowd including tude ers and people, and have had good Dart's mother and who Laurier grandmother, Dart has been a role model at coaching throughout career. Some my Sheridan had travelled from her hometown of that of the 1 not only because of her proficiency on players can't say that, all Ennismore, Ontario to see the game. fit. have been fortunate." the court, but also because of her per- pieces I very for Steph played power and middle Cookie Leach coached the Dart will be to off her I Montessori Teacher sonality. looking cap 0S %. five at Adam Scott School in years High Hawks during Dart's first two seasons, university career with a strong perform- " 5 before becoming a rookie Peterborough "She was one of the most dedicated and ance at this weekend OUA champi- Education m Ik Program with the Hawks in 1995. Dart admits, determined athletes I have in Ottawa. from the ever onships Qualifiers f W in Childhood 'that first was a rookie every ; (Early Level) year, I coached, and one of the most moral west divison include the fourth place of the word". She moved the Western ~ sense up human beings. She really has an amaz- Hawks (9-5), along with (14-0), Apply Now for June 1999. f w# New Post-graduate | Congratulations ■ Hl ■ Program at staff Keystone on finishing ■HEBjEO23BB "t lllL Sheridan College production of the earbook Prepare for career |jj . for IB - ' opportunities nationally and * the The ear never |B/a^!>Wt^^BiEyj9ffitsTKfeMaßKKT§MW^B internationally in growing field of private education. RHHfl|MlflHnrSiEQnQ2fiS|9 " To receive information: r *.; ear was a fife ■ ill Call: 416-480-1320 for earbooks. |>, kT Email: [email protected] Last ear, the earbook took e: Web: www.sheridanc.on.ca/ two ears. acadeniic/edserv/montessori.htm Players of the Game, Feb 7 - 21, 1999 DARRYL WHITE FRANK IVANKOVIC JEFF HAYDAR MARK DINELEY JOE ROGERS Feb Windsor Feb at home Fri, Feb 19th, at home Sun, 21st, at Wed. Feb 10th vs. York Thurs. Feb 11th at home Sat, 13th a win out in a 2-0 Instrumental in 5-1 victory in an Four points in a Shut Western One goal in a 2-2 tie. Four goals, 2 assists 7-1 Windsor York. victory. over first-place 11-2 victory over February 25,1999 21 1 s continued from 20 p. Laurier Curlers to defend World Championship. Morris and Laing, will be heading to Sweeden to compete in the World Junior Curling Championships, commencing on March 20th. The rink from Ottawa suc- cessfully defended their Ontario and Canadian crowns earlier this season, and will be looking to win their second straight world gold medal. "We're pretty confident going in," commented Morris, who admitted things could well be tougher this time around the with everyone gunning for defending The is champions. tournament com- of posed ten teams who will play in a round with robin, the top four advancing to the playoffs. 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PixStream is located @ & best, we are having an Open House/Wine Cheese for 180 Columbia St. W., across from Fastbreaks. all university students, on March 2, 1999 from 5-6:30. I PlULStream I www.pixstream.com/careers Entertainment Canada's smartest man is JAMES MCCLARY jabs to understand the importance and ing read, which surprising for a politi- relevance of of his ideas. cal work. DANIELLE FIELDER many Saul points out that today there is a His first novel, Birds of Prey, grew in the Canada itself in the out of PhD dissertation he wrote John Ralston Saul, one of the foremost crisis way sees a of the about Charles de Gaulle while Canadian writers spoke at Laurier, on Global market and that many eco- studying and which Monday night. Since the publication of nomic political policies have at King's College in London, England. influenced decisions When his it is the Unconscious Civilization, (a collec- our government's reading works, appar- Mr. over the 20 are fundamental- ent that he has had a wide and varied tion of the 1995 Massey lectures), past years with the works of Canadian Saul has risen to a position of eminence ly flawed. background has led historians, and both nationally and internationally as a Received wisdom to passiv- writers, poets, politi- in In novelist and essayist in the realms of ity formal debate which interferes cians. his lectures, he often quotes with from such Robert Baldwin, economics, politics and philosophy. our ability to develop policies figures as which reflect the successes of our and even Wilfrid Laurier. He came to the Maureen Forrester past Campbell Scott, with the his there is a wealth of Recital Hall to speak about his most and deal realistically present, In opinion, Saul and worthwhile recent book Reflections of a Siamese reports. truly unique writing discussed the Canadian which is in the acade- Twin: Canada at the End of the He identity entirely neglected and mic and world. of our Twentieth Century, which deals specifi- (French, English, Native), as pos- literary Many inherent like cally with economic and political prob- sessing an pre-disposition to country's greatest philosophers, such as restraint, non-violence, Harold Innis, lie almost for- lems facing Canada as we move into the qualities completely and endless debate. while Canadian next millenium. gotton at literary events The of individualism as a the Americans are ad nauseum. The audience was a blend of stu- concept quoted In with this author, it was dents, professors, and interested people driving force behind society has often talking been misconceived but obvious that he takes and from the community. as self-interest, great care Saul this force in his Saul commented Saul has taken note of the diversity sees as having a positive pride writing. on the that for him, the research was of people who are interested in his writ- impact country's identity. process and hear his lectures. the lecture was even more rewarding than the ings come to Although specifically perhaps noticed about his non-fiction work, people act of writing. "It is wonderfulto dig into "Recently in Calgary I a CEO many oil student and that his first was a historical documents that had been of an company, a a forget publication half of his overlooked historians and find banker all sitting together in the audi- novel and almost published by to works have been non-fiction. interesting about our histo- ence. I think it is interesting the type of really things But Saul has a different view of his people who are interested in my work. ry." photo is own "I the terms fiction and In writer's there However, I have noted that the man- work; reject every background differ- who their FILE agerial business community is almost non-fiction. There is not a great usually a figure galvanized For casual of into a well. the 18th and never there." ence between them. me, novels are pursuit writing passion. an inspiring political figure as actually following great there When asked if he future for him- tradition of the writer a The business world, specifically its just another way of presenting ideas." However, for Saul, is not one fig- saw a 19th century as In and in out leader of debate precepts and methodologies, is the sub- fact, his essays fuse novel struc- ure, but hundreds of writers poets self politics, he pointed that his contemporary political with traditional linear who have him the is in feet an effective like Balzac and ject of numerous attacks by Saul. The tures argumenta- inspired along way writing political Tolstoy. it tion. and continue to do so. he is mechanism. Whatever was a business world likely has the same neg- Although your politics, priv- for such and intelli- ative reaction that business students did This in part may explain the popu- described as a thinker, writer, or philoso- It is interesting to note that while he ilege an interesting as it is an consider him fence, he is man have visited Laurier. on this night who could not see past his larity of Siamese Twin, engag- pher there are those who seems to be stradling the gent to Black History Month celebration in RACHEL REID brick road where they meet historical figures who ELISSA HANEY American Life and History) 1915, and a year later have contributed to Black History. It incorporates founded the widely respected Journal of Negro launched Week Black History month at Laurier will conclude this poetry, comedy, African dances, and some Hip-Hop Americans have been recognizing Black history History. In 1926, he Negro History as culture. the for mul- an initiative national attention to the con- weekend with Oz. The dramatic presentation, which Says Cozier, "We wrote script a annually since 1926, first as Negro History Week to bring is ticultural audience. We will celebrate later tributions of Black people throughout history. incorporates song, dance, and talent routines, many groups- and as Black History Month. What you might called and features Caribbean, South African, and East know that black had Woodson chose the second week of February presented by a group Legacy American, not is history barely begun to Indian." for Week because it marks the birth- local talent. be studied or even documented when the tradition Negro History of two men who Legacy is a non-profit organization based in The presentation, as an annual occurrence, has originated. days Kitchener-Waterloo and is involved in fundraising gained wide support and a high profile in K-W. It is Although blacks had greatly impacted the and several Lauder's American black leisure activities throughout the year to pro- sponsored by groups, including been living in America popula- own Association U W's tion, Frederick Douglass mote community awareness of Black History with a of Black Students and of since colonial times, it focus Caribbean Students Association. The and Abraham Lincoln. on youth. February is when the biggest events presentation was not until the 20th wilt take place Saturday, February 27th has much happen, culminating in their annual end-of-the- on at century that they gained February Waterloo more than Douglass and month concert. Collegiate a respectable presence in show on Hazel Street. Lincoln to for its Legacy was founded Institute the history books. sig- Doors at the nificance in black in 1992 and was original- open 6:30p.m. We owe celebra- For ly called the Black and admission for students tion of Black History American history. Tickets available example: History Month Youth is $5. are Month, and more impor- February 23, 1868: W. E. B. Committee. Today, in the Concourse on tantly, the study of Black Dußois, civil Legacy consists of four Thursday and Friday, where history, to Dr. Carter G. important rights members of the of leader and co-founder of undergraduate coordina- cast Woodson. Born to par- Oz will the born. tors, Latoye and Miranda PHOTO be offering a sneak ents who were former NAACP, was The Walsh, Cherryann Cozier, preview. slaves, he spent his child- February 3,1870: 15th FILE Amendment and Andre Brent. In 1992, the Black hood working in the was passed, Month Youth Committee was the coal mines and granting Blacks the right Cozier, a third year biochemistry student at History inspired by Kentucky "We to its name to enrolled in school at to vote. February 25, Laurier, emphasizes the group's focus on youth, following poem change Legacy: high He 1870: The first black U.S. want to capture this idea of a legacy to be handed age twenty. graduated If I have a legacy to leave my people, and Senator, Hiram R. Revels down. Through Oz this we want to some within two years year, pass c* it is my philosophy *mg and serving. (1822-1901), took his history on to the youth in our community." later went on to earn a \ Here, then, is my legacy... I leave you love. oath of office. The actors in from WCI Ph.D. from Harvard : February range age 13-25, and I leave you ope. nufpHOTO The i National students are responsible for selling tickets, decorat- University. The scholar 12, 1909: i leave you the challenge of developing Association for the ing and stage managing. was disturbed to find his- confidence in one another. Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was The foursome wrote the script for Oz last fell, tory books largely ignoring the Black American pop- I leave you a thirst for education, founded of concerned Black and White held auditions, and has been rehearsing with its ulation and when Blacks did figure into the picture, by a group I leave for the of you respect uses power. New In a civil cast of it was in reflected the inferior social citizens in York City. February 1, i960: 15-20 performers since January. Says Latoye generally ways racial and the desire to I leave you faith, dignity, movement of Black were at the time. rights milestone, a group Walsh, "It's really a collaboration of youth. We put position they assigned live harmoniously with your fellow man. students a sit-in at one his Greensboro, N.C., college began everything together to make Black History educa- Woodson, (always to act on ambitions), Finally I leave you a responsibility Woolworth's lunch counter, and on tional decided to take on the of Black Americans a segregated and entertaining". challenge to young people. Oz Malcolm the militant leader is a into the nation's He established the February 21, 1965: X, presentation geared to all ages. Rrst history. The world around us realty belongs to the youth, shot for the of Life and who Black Nationalism was to death year students Rohan Thompson and Patrice Barnatt Association Study Negro History promoted for youth will take over its future management. lead for of Afro- by three Black Muslims. the audience through time along the yellow (now called Association the Study February 25,1999 23 e Conductin' Thangs: Opera candy style Edison to Mendelssohn MARSHAKING choral music internationally. But Noel's success didn't begin with the Mendelssohn it with the Noel Edison is a person who makes Choir, began with move- Elora Festival, an annual event that he people laugh or cry a simple in created. This local with a ment of a baton and everyday front celebration, of hundreds of people, he does just that. choir of 180 amateur vocalists, is world- and renowned for its to excel- Under his craft, grown men women ability produce lent choral music. are brought down to their bare emo- tions: all to achieve a new level of music. Edison also conducts the Elora The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Festival Singers, a small ensemble of tapped into this talent, and recently approximately 24 singers. These profes- PHOTO RLE BETH MULLEN week since the beginning of January the munity,* comments the Production HARRIS cast consists of 20 WIU vocal music stu- Manager Ross Gibaut. BEN set created The WIU Faculty of Music, with much dents studying opera. Conducted by Within an enchanting by form hired Edison to become their new con- sional singers, which the core of technical aid by the laurier Theatre Music Director Leslie De'Ath, the orches- tool designer David Antscherl, and cos- ductor. This 105-year-old is the first arts the Elora Festival Choir, now have the job is 60 Helen Basson • who Program, will be presenting an operatic tra composed of instrumental tumes designed by Toronto organization in Canada, is. now the new of being the core-singers in The representation this weekend of music students who wilt perform a score has previously been involved in the Mendelssohn Choir. home to one of Laurier's finest alumni. Englebert Humperdink's, Hansel and brought In from New York. Stratford Festival - the show is an eye- With several famous conductors in On top of all the work in Elora, Noel Gretet directed by Heirtar Piller. "TheShow is targeted toward every- pleasing representation of the classic teach Mendelssohn Choir history, Edison has also takes time to conducting Rehearsing for 10 hours, twice a one from laurier and the outside com- children's fairy tale. classes the choir at big shoes to fill. But with one interim and to run mass The production will take place this under Noel Laurier. Edison seems to be year already his belt, has pleased Friday and Saturday night as well as of wisdom the proved that he is fit for the job. imparting some his to Sunday afternoon. Children and Laurier work Recording contracts for Berlioz Requiem student body although his some- students can watch the show for free times him from the universi- as well as many special projects are pulls away and for all others the cost is $to.oo. As he teaches he already lined up for this season, proving ty. students, encour- Tickets are available at the door and them their con- the he is ready to push up the level of ages to develop own seating is limited. ducting styles. achieved At 40, Noel has more acco- lades in his career as a conductor than most people twice his age, yet he is not OUA content to and his success. 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Max look like an extra Clearly, there was no typical may Metalheadz, Photek has received much It would be a crime to dismiss this he is room for wit, heart or originality in amongst the stiff period from the Revenge of the Nerds films, but far from a car- praise for his inspired style of dram If release as just another EP. For fens who pieces and the turgid war stories. The complete exclusion of icature. Every one of the characters shines with life, from of found Goldie's Saturnz Return a bass that taigets the serious listener disap- Wes Anderson's film from the Academy Award nominations Max's beleaguered barber father, Bert, to Mr. Littlejeans, the music His tracks, inspired by percussion- pointment (and they are legion), Ring of only goes to show how out of unsettlingly jovial groundskeeper. driven traditional music forms* serve as a Saturn just might return Goldie to the touch Oscar's voters have A great deal of the characters' to the mindless rollers that drum *n' bass throne. all should also be attributed counterpoint become; of the movies pro- vitality back and forth between dog the milk crates of bedroom djs. Ring goes duced in 1998, Rushmore is to the cast's remarkable perfor- up Form 8. Function is a minor Goldie's traditional driving techstep style, of only depar- one the few destined to be mances. Jason Schwartzman is a ture from Photek's signature style. The and a lighter, jauntier style reminiscent of a classic. It is, as Mary genuine discovery as Max, com- trades album shorter Clear from the last album. The with on this are slightly Crystal Poppins might say, practically bining youthful arrogance makes thai other tracks (such as the epic Ni- regrettable track "Mother" a reap- in innocent Olivia perfect every way. vulnerability. This Ten-lchii Photek has also taken on pearance in remix form. version is Miss Ryu). In gentle yet dynamic fash- William's portrayal of Cross than the a jazzier air with several of the tracks, significantly shorter hour-long ion, the film tells the tale of is elegant, neatly underpinned PHOTO Around Saturn and visit the dentist from Return, and is such as Rings to Max Fisher, boy wonder. by the character's unresolved the Santiago. The percussion in tracks largely stripped of pretension that Fisher, played with incredible FILE grief at the loss of her husband. many follows stricter the marred its (The attentive will also a 4/4 format, avoiding predecessor. depth and deftness by neophyte actor Jason Schwartzman, is The scores of kids who populate the film are excellent, bizarre that confuses and keyboard elements from Saint actors. syncopation djs recognize an exceptional student at the prestigious Rushmore Academy, exuding a naturalness that eludes most child dancers alike, it remains to be seen if this Angel throughout the track.) The best The that will leave the theatre a private boys' school. President of almost every extra-curric- performance most people about this album is the mixes of Harold means a kinder, gentier, trendier Photek, thing ular activity Rushmore has to offer, Max still finds time to write discussing however, is Bill Murray's turn as millionaire Do For Love. In the or fit with his intentions for the What You Won't radio Blume. After a in just and direct his own plays, his latest being a dramatization of dangerously long spelt some horrifyingly album. edit, Diane Charlemagne's beautiful Serpico. His only problem with school is the classes, which unfunny films (with the exception of Ed Wood), Murray It is to find drum Yi' bass vocals caress some muted he's pleasing a bluesy sexy seem to in the of his ambitious reminds us that actually a comedic actor. Wth get way various projects. gifted who so brass and orchestrals, all on top of boun- Blume producer turns out many top After falling in love with Miss Cross, a widowed kinder- restrained verve, Murray makes a noble but broken The left hand mix singles that can also create a solid cy 4/4 percussion. man man whose while has been a series quality garten teacher, Max embarks on his grandest project yet: in life, financially successful, tracks the drum Yf album. Often albums feel disjointed, of the same brings tribute to Miss Cross' affection for marine life, Max decides to of disappointments. of released bass to the forefront ofthe track, real compilations previously aspects construct a giant aquarium, complete with octopi, barracuda Yet, despite Murray's career-reviving role, Rushmore's tracks. Photek has taken the time to pick and rips up some bongo action and piranha. Needing finances to bankroll his scheme, he star is its director. Anderson is a playful filmmaker. He artful- and choose, remix and format an album moving into a ted>y this recruits slow-motion and other Herman Blume, a self-made millionaire who admires ly employs montages, cinematically ensuring that immerses you in the individual self-conscious touches, crafting his film into a timeless fable. Max's moxy and deplores his own sons' vicious vacuousness. tracks without detracting from the flow. and Obscure from the sixties and a score Mark Tragically, Max's plan goes awry, life begins spiraling songs twinkling by material this album this album. Drum W bass Jars'shouldn't mood The top quality on terribly out of his control. After illegally starting construction Mothersbaugh also enhance Rushmore, contributing a drum 'rf find it too dtifkyil this album win some converts among lo"accept of the aquarium in the middle of Rushmore's baseball dia- of gentle nostalgia. may behind bass fens who found Photek's previous as atonement, ~puf Safurriz Return mond, Max is expelled from school. Blume and Miss Cross fall Ultimately, Rushmore, like its intrepid hero, is completely look the offerings a little too edgy but won't turn them, and to future. original and certain to win affections despite going unno- in love. 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Call P h . r opportunity employer: please Muir, next year's Student Publications for jnfo JH Melissa @ 883-9169. . mQre _ n W• t t « Close to WLU and UW, entrance indicate if wish to be considered private you President. I am confident that he will with kitchen, bath- fully-furnished private Rooms Rent under our Laurier for policy. Community excel at his new job. room with shower, bed, sitting room. Include with resume Learn to add an extra source of residual | n new north Waterloo home on Jacob writing samples R ob Borek Utilities included in rent. and letter. deadline: income while health and Parking. i_ ane . $300/month, utilities, cable, wash- cover Application improving your Thanks who hel ed Wlth t0 ever y°ne P me month. One year lease Sept. UC well Interested?All welcome to $425.00 per er and dryer, parking included. Shared spm Friday March 5,1999. Ontarion, being. are who my to everyone came 1/99. 416-491-1370. washroom and kitchen. Call 746-0555. 264, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON receive a free information package. out and voted and t0 the election team - , . NiG 2WI Contact at or e-mail _ . George 571-8059 Bedroom 3 apartment Great Summer Sublet who did a great job! Eric Davis Bob Sincerely, For more information, or a complete job at [email protected] 2 s 0 V " ' g P Tw, It.? description, call 519-824-4.20 ext. 8520 Ifs takin' a while to conclude, T r K WLUM and UW, furnished kitchen, , walk to fully welcome) in a house. 5 minutes to A A u Id 11 h ? in not private laundry room apartment Science Building. Utilities included free Satisfaction Student Window Cleaners "caHed "how sweet new partially fur- coin-operated, carpet, laundry in basement. 2 bathrooms, Requires hardworking enthusisastic stu- '112 ' nished all utilities landlords living room, parking, kit chen large rec. room, cut dents to fill summertime Production R OSes & B&B Blessings Come Thursday to the Turret included in rent. One lease May Close the year grass Free parking. to grocery / Window Cleaner positions Manager & Norm pering in . enjoy pam guest We promise that you won't regret it Call V99. 416-491-1370. $345-00 per and $200 month or best Southern Ontario outlets liquor store, per throughout our o ur non-smoking Christian home -10 Now A 2 we're gonna say month per person. offer. Available May Ist. Call or (Waterloo - No Sherry toronto). capital outlay min from the ampuSm shou , d rea „y epd thjs wgy? Denise. Limited House for Rent 747-4549 required! positions available, Warm hospitality, home-baking and still think we're heaven A 2 boyz, you If interested kitchen apply early. send/fax resume Your 5 large bedrooms, fully equipped CO mfort are our specialties. rela- Sublet Available! Dial 883-9307 letter t0 Gateston® Ave extra w/ cover 257 - with freezer and microwave, large tives/friends will enjoy sumptuous break- think fine ist . August three bedroom, but A3, if you we're Ont. 2G2 Fax: room. 1-1/2 Oakville, L6j (905) 338- living room, separate laundry fasts| com fortable beds, private baths, mjnute walk from Laurjer Laundry dial 883-9299. hone: 0$ 842-3581. bathrooms, large paved parking lot. P snacks, exercise equipment and hot tub. foc j|jt jes parking, new carpets, great ust a small n ° te thank all Close to UW and WLU. $325.00 Excursion J my sup per per- house! Call in Waterloo is planning provided. pr jce j gooc| summer Cindy or A men's consignment shop j° ® e run ectlons ' 'nt utilities 1 lease , son extra. year Sept. i/99. 742-1280 Fax: 742-8428 Lisa at 883-9544. hiring two part-time sales people. The P ut: it Call email appreciate anyways. 416-491-1370. is [email protected] hours are great, the work fun, and the Great Available R.W. Hickey Apartment available Please www.bbcanada.com/2077.html Available Sept. 1999 jobs are shortly. bring in T ice the bedroom house, Lakeshore area, great V ourresume Person t0 ™ 5 - the University & College Whitewater I'm sorry for so many things: Kate E6 St. WaMoo femily room, garage 33 West, qhe Atricm). / r^et Weekcn close to all amenities licensed, hood, in the of the Wand J °' n students from across ontario at getting way elastic; every- on |y 10 minute walk to Uof 15 PPPIH si32s/month. 888-9297. ft, ff iTcJ Wilderness Tours on the Ottawa River. A one - the pants; no one - the hair; minutes to WLU. Comes partially fur- [ | I I - Danielle - The staff consis- fun filled weekend - Wanderer; RoommatesWanted nished! Call Tanya at 884-2968. tune 11-13, 1999- in live entertain- share Rafting cam P meals tently showing you up. -2 students male or female to house ' §> - .. .c**w 1 nte B'S Slster Vol" ®rs ment - rate $150 + Phone 1- SORRY, JAMES. next year. 3 bathroom, large eat-in special gst. M3III '] {*?i lIH Ii ■ Y™ ' 00 Can be 3 B g S'Ster 1"*" kitchen, backyard with patio, laundry and ' "I*" 800-267-9166 or , , u , Ask about our short-term match program ■"■*«■■■■■■■ „,gwi|idernesstours.com patog, less than 10 min direct bus ride created for students. university A car is to WLU. Reasonable rent, one year lease Travel-Teach English: Dr. Paul Wootten - an asset. Ca I and ask about Optometrist , km words less 1 rll d u *00 743-5206 0 or $5 $7 May i/99- Call Rebecca at 883-9504. hr. Oct. 20- 5 day/40' Mayy 12-16, Aug. 4-8,4 , . .. , , i f ' , Announcesnn „M „rac thetho re-locationm nra ion ofnf hish k our 1 session. March 6/99 , . 60 words $8 $10 day training 31 24 all In Toront°; TES°L teacher cert. Roommate Wanted from Practice to King St. m Optometry 255 each word over 6o 10 10 p , course (or corresp.) 1000s 0 jobs avail. You: fun- Waterloo Ave. also non-smoking, room-needing, North, (at University the Fred Nlchols forms are MlUb(e Free ack In 0 P 1-888-270-2941. loving girt or guy. near WLU) . , a, Campus Centre P(Mne. in orders ai call 884 0710 ext 356 1 12„ Us: - 4 friendly fourth-year girls in need of Walk-ins and emergencies accepted, Klemmer Farmhouse Co-operative c, Shrequiredi„ad™«fo, a roommate. Charming bedroom Contact Lenses, Laser Surgery co-man- 5 Inc. dasslfiedlds ne in Nursery B iiung »hu. for Pho - and house. to (possibly to WLU Bifocal Soft Contact Lenses May May Sept. to Students: agement, eadii„eto, Requires a Teaching Assistant Monday [,dersandclassifle buses leave from St. Mikes Church at Telephone 747-0600 Evenings by appt. Were AbuSEtJ AS A 2 Roommates Wanted children, ages two to five years during you boy? indoor and outdoor Some 10:20, 10:50, 11:20, 11:50. For more info We have two rooms available in a bed- play. daily 5 L «jAT MfAT fiMAT GRE duties also call room house at Marshall and Street, maintenance/cleaning are 749-2121. King live www.prep.com. Toronto spring/sum- (J> Call today c One lease . wit ren year May to April. $300/month require perience young Ra djo Laurier! Hoooo!! JIl 1 mer classes forming now. Request our fVq We're here for vouY a nd of child or plus utilities. Call Dave or Brent at 883- completion development The Weekend Primer is back baby! FREE Law School Bound or Pre-Med F/\Kj| related courses is an asset. Contact 8330 or Greg at 888-0258. scouts out t0 Sandra in the C-Spot who Bulletin email newsletters at: Melodie Lee at 885-5181. Awesome bedroom Apartment! the for 3 won gold fish life contest! This [email protected]. Richardson - 1-877- C" "T CA DC a minute walk WLU. • Only 7 to 2 Girl Roomies Needed week's fake giveaway... box seats for one PREP-COM /I I \ Newly renovated, laundry and parking to share Albert St. apartment with two season in the House of Commons! (this 6 ervic facilities included. $350 utilities included WLU be ®f 3rd year girls. Short walk to parking prize may substitued for another fish) Confidential, supportive listening ta es t e stress out 0 in ingv\o e (phone and cable For more infor- and available. look fake fQp [-pgle victims of sexual assault extra) laundry Starts May 99. Also, for the prize patrol this . Wl USe OUr extensive ata ase to mation call Came The service of Advocates for Male of J 886-2971. Call Leia or @ 884-8737. Saturday at the Charity Ball! A Victims Sexual Abuse February 25,1999 27 H.. ■ Vv-- ■ * T'- "-"v' -*/"•'- I.•; ■ ■.•; ■• .. ■ -r ".-..rr* ~"~ I - - . ■ ,y• v"A-j• u". , • ,T,iS*. " _ M:: ; ''-" ;;-,™-H I""" - 'f> I:■ -:■ V*" I" *mt I Iv : I l ! 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