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SHAYNE MCKAY STAFF WRITER Every athlete dreams o one day being able to represent their country. And for Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women’s soccer defenceman Kelsey Tikka, that dream is fi nally coming true. “I think it’s amazing,” said Tikka. “The goal o every athlete is to represent their country and for me to fi nally be able to do that is an amazing opportunity.” Tikka was selected as one o 20 female student athletes across the More than just a game nation to represent Canada in the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Sports, page 12 Russia from July 5-17. The Summer Universiade is the Olympics for university students and sees countries KATE TURNER VISUAL DIRECTOR from around the world compete in a The East and West teams of CIS football went head-to-head on Saturday with the West coming away from the game with a win. multitude o sports and events. Along with being the only Laurier student selected, Tikka was also the only player from the Ontario Uni- versity Athletics (OUA) West division chosen. “It’s defi nitely an honour and now ‘A recipe for larger problems’ not only am I representing Laurier, I’m also representing the OUA West WRPS warns its board about the potential of St. Paddy’s bash turning into a riot so it’s nice to have that,” she said. “I’m hoping it will help to boost my JUSTIN SMIRLIES trigger-type event.” added, weren’t from the Waterloo confi dence for the next season as To the WRPS, the St. Paddy’s day community. “When you get thou- EDITORINCHIEF well.” bash, which included a lot o drink- The WRPS, however, still main- Tikka has been the top player for sands in a really small A month and hal ater approxi- ing, partying and extremely dense tain that the event was relatively the Golden Hawks this year, as she mately 7,000 people fl ooded Ezra crowds, could have easily turned safe. was named a Canadian Interuni- area like that with heavy Ave. for St. Patrick’s Day, the Water- into a “riot.” According to the re- “95 per cent o the people in at- versity Sport (CIS) All-Canadian loo Regional Police Service (WRPS) port, the event caused over $50,000 tendance are there to have a good for the second consecutive year, drinking going on, it’s is sending a strong warning to their worth o damages. Charges o as- time, they’re not there to cause any and was a central part o the Lau- board — the event needs to be con- sault, trespassing, mischief, thet problems at all, but the issue is that rier defence as they went on to win kind o a recipe for trolled or disaster may occur. and breaking and entering, as well the event is getting so big,” added the OUA West division allowing “One o the reasons we wanted to as drinking violations, were laid on Dietrich. “I think overall it was a just 11 goals in 16 games. Tikka also larger problems.” take this to our police services board March 17. success. I don’t think we can take recorded her fi rst-career goal with was to make them aware,” explained The report also claimed that there away from the fact that considering the Hawks this season against the —Supt., Pat Dietrich from the Waterloo Supt. Pat Dietrich, one o the ofi - was a 25 per cent increase in the the amount o people in the area, the Windsor Lancers on Oct. 14. Regional Police Services cers involved with bringing a report number o people on Ezra this year event went very well, but I attribute In the semifi nal o the OUA, Tik- on St. Paddy’s day with Supt. Kevin compared to last year. Although that a little bit to good luck.” ka held the Queen’s Gaels score- Chalk to the WRPS board on May 1. the majority o the people on Ezra I a situation was to occur — the less to go into penalty kicks, where “When you get thousands in a re- that day were mainly students from “spark” as Dietrich called it — then Laurier won to advance to the OUA ally small area like that with heavy Wilfrid Laurier University and the the number o police ofi cers on drinking going on, it’s kind o a reci- University o Waterloo, 30 to 40 Sports, page 12 pe for larger problems, i there’s one per cent o attendees, the report News, page 3

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Sports Editor Shelby Blackley Sports [email protected] Battle of the all- stars East West Bowl a chance for players to showcase talent

SHELBY BLACKLEY SPORTS EDITOR LONDON, Ont. — Wilfrid Lau- rier men’s football players Jeremy Deneau, Michael Massel and Tyr- rel Wilson spent a week learning from the best coaches and players through the Canadian Interuniver- sity Sport (CIS) at the East West Bowl last week. And through various skill-testing events, drills and FILE PHOTOS BY kate turner and nick lachance a final all-star game, the three Lau- Isaac Dell (left) and Alex Anthony (right) were drafted in the fifth round by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Saskatchewan Roughriders. rier fourth-years are excited to bring back what they’ve learned to help their team in the upcoming year. “I learned a lot from a lot of different coaches and the CFL guys Hawks selected in CFL draft were here so there were a lot of different drills and just a lot of prac- SHELBY BLACKLEY [set in], probably at training camp,” Faulds said he texted both Antho- have to finish up a few classes, I tice,” full back Wilson said following SPORTS EDITOR Dell said from Niagara Falls, Ont. “It ny and Dell the morning of the draft think I’d be pretty likely to come Saturday’s game. “I’m just looking to is exciting, but hasn’t quite hit home wishing them luck and kept track of back. That being said, you can kind take it all back to my own team.” When May 6’s CFL Draft rolled yet.” where his players ended up. of finish school whenever, you can’t Wilson and fellow offensive line- around, Wilfrid Laurier University In the fifth round of Monday’s “I know they were glued to necessarily play football for too men Deneau and Massel represent- prospects Isaac Dell and Alex An- draft, Dell was selected first by the their TV screens anxiously wait- long. ed Laurier on the West team at the thony were in the comfort of their Tiger-Cats. 30 seconds after his ing for their names to be called,” he “I think I’d be more likely to come week-long training combine, an op- hometowns, surrounded by family name was called, the Roughriders laughed. back, but it’s not a definite yes.” portunity for CFL scouts to see the and friends. selected Waterloo Warrior’s offen- According to Anthony, each play- “It’d be nice to come back and use upcoming prospects for the follow- It had been a long-time coming sive lineman Matt Vonk. Following er signs a contract to be eligible to my last year of eligibility, so I kind of ing year. since Dell and Anthony stepped on Vonk, the Roughriders also selected participate at the camp, at which just have to see what happens with The East team is comprised of the field at TD Waterhouse Stadium Anthony. time one of three things can happen. training camp. The goal right now is the Atlantic conference schools, in London for the East West Bowl “I think it’s going to be pretty cool “You can make the final roster at to make that final 43-man roster at the Quebec conference schools and last year, an opportunity for CFL because Hamilton is in such a tran- the end of training camp and they the end of camp,” Anthony echoed. Queen’s, Ottawa and Toronto from scouts to see the up-and-coming sition,” Dell said. “It’s going to be a honour that contract, or they can ask As for Faulds, he said he’d wel- the Ontario conference. The West prospects. Since then, phone calls familiar area but a new experience you to stay on the practice roster, come both veterans back with open team is made up of the Canada West poured in from different teams with at the same time. And next year so you practice everyday with the arms. conference and the remaining On- questions and potential interest. when the stadium’s done, hopefully team but you don’t play,” Anthony “As a coach, you wish the best tario teams. But when full back Dell saw his I’m still on the team and it’s going to explained. that they get drafted and do really While Saturday’s all-star game name pop up 37th overall to the be a new program, brand new head “Or they can release you and send well, but selfishly you want them ended in a final last-minute field Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and receiver coach, and I’m really excited to be you back for your fifth year of uni- back,” he said. goal that gave the West team their Anthony was drafted two picks later part of that transition.” versity and own your rights so you “Not only what they do on the first win in four years, West head to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, it Laurier head coach Michael come back the following year.” field, but they’re natural lead- coach Stefan Ptaszek stressed that didn’t seem real. Faulds also expressed his congratu- Both Dell and Anthony said they ers. Especially since my transi- the game is for much more than a “Honestly, it hasn’t completely lations for his veteran players. are unsure of what they will do if tion in January, they’ve made my win. sunk in yet,” Anthony said from his “First off, I’m definitely happy they are released, but are keeping an job a lot easier with how respectful “We try to keep the game plan home in Victoria, B.C. “It still seems for both of them,” he said. “I know open mind to returning to Laurier if they are and they listen to every- very generic,” said the McMaster pretty surreal, but I know once I go they’ve worked extremely hard over the situation calls for it. thing I say, they’ve led their younger head coach and 2012 CIS coach of to Saskatchewan at the end of the their four-year career at Laurier “It’s a tough question to answer, teammates. the year. “It’s not about coaches out- month it’ll all feel real and every- and all of the hard extra sessions in because it depends on so many vari- “Two very positive guys, and if coaching, it’s about letting these thing’s just exciting right now. I’m the weight room and spring train- ables,” Dell said. they don’t quite make the cut, we’ll guys showcase their talent, so game just so excited to see what happens.” ing and all of that has definitely paid “I think having that fifth year of definitely be happy to have them plan is very basic and we let our “I don’t know at what point it will off.” eligibility and the fact that I still back.” players play and they try to put on a show. And I think they did that.” The five-day camp that the players partake in is the only time they get to spend with their fellow players before Saturday’s all-star game. Ptaszek said that the short amount Tikka has high hopes for the nation of time is what makes things inter- esting for everyone involved. —cover “That’s the best part of the week,” he said. “Watching coaches from final and qualify for the CIS national across the country integrate with championship. players from across the country and She was then awarded the 2013 the sense of team and sense of sac- President’s Award at WLU for being rifice. It all comes together in five the top female athlete. short days.” “I’m hoping my previous accom- Wilson, Deneau and Massel all plishments have prepared me pretty shared the same sentiments about well for this tournament,” Tikka bringing their knowledge back to the said. “But it’s also a different atmo- Hawks. sphere when you play internation- “[I want to] just help out the guys on ally for the first time so it’s all up to the o-line [and] their techniques,” me to prepare further before I go.” Deneau said. Tikka is the second Golden Hawk “You learn so many things that it’s to compete in the tournament for going to be easy to help them out in women’s soccer. Former teammate different ways.” Alyssa Lagonia competed in 2011 “Bringing all of the stuff we learned in Shenzhen, China, where Canada here back to our team is going to be placed fifth. Heather davidson photography manager a big help, and get everyone caught “As soon as [Alyssa] found out up,” Massel said. she contacted me to let me know for this year’s Universiade. will bring. footsteps of my teammates and how With a young team and a new what to expect, what the competi- “Each year, Canada keeps getting “It’s going to be a fun and new they played professional women’s program under head coach Michael tion was like, how to get adjusted better and better in the tournament. experience for me, so I’m excited to soccer over in Europe. That’s defi- Faulds, the veterans will hope to to the lifestyle over there,” she said. So I’m assuming this year we’re go- play some higher level soccer and nitely a goal of mine and I’m sure take their experience and engage “She told me to just train as if I was ing to build on top of that,” she said. see what the competition’s like out this will give me an insight for what their teammates in the new season. here, it’s just soccer and I should just “Hopefully we’ll have a good tour- there,” she said. that will be like once I go play.” “We just got to go back and tell have fun with it because that’s what nament and a good showing so we But competing at the Universiade Canada is in Group B for the pre- the guys that we’ve got to work. Ev- it’s all about.” may even be able to place this year.” is just the beginning of what she’s liminary round with Mexico, Ireland ery day, every practice,” Wilson said. Despite the finish in 2011, Tikka Tikka said she is looking forward looking forward to in her career. and reigning champions China as “We just got to stay together, stick as has higher expectations for Canada to the challenges the Universiade “I’m looking to follow in the they kick off on July 5. a team and work hard.” THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, MAy 15, 2013 • 11

Opinion Editor Dani Saad OPINION [email protected] Selective attention on gun-related deaths With more deaths by guns in the United States, why does terrorism seem to over-shadow that concern?

paid for politicians somehow manage to justify voting against basic Why does the United background checks for gun sales. If someone were to vote against a States ignore gun deaths counter-terrorism measure, even if it was a justified vote, they would be and react overwhelm- deemed unpatriotic or even a terror- dani saad ist sympathizer in the eyes of the US OPINION EDITOR ingly to acts of terror? government. But voting against background There were over 30,000 gun related checks is actually perceived as patri- deaths in the United States in 2012 otic for some whose misguided un- compared to zero deaths due to ter- derstanding of the second amend- rorism. There were 17 Americans ment fuels their pro-gun stance. killed in terrorist plots overseas, but According to the United States, none on American soil. In 2013 of locking down a major metropolitan course, three have died in the Bos- area is fine, but background checks ton Bombings with hundreds more recently with the Boston Bombings for gun buyers are completely injured. and gun control debate occurring unacceptable. However, the numbers at the end simultaneously. The same day of the Boston of the year will still reflect a gross Why does the United States ig- Bombing, a dozen Americans died inbalance. Despite the large num- nore gun deaths and react over- due to gun violence. Are their lives ber of gun related deaths in the whelmingly to acts of terror? When somehow less valuable than the United States each year, terrorism murderers or shooting suspects lives of those lost in the bombings? undoubtedly receives more atten- are on the loose, there is a standard Based on the reaction to both tion from media, legislative bodies, procedure in place in regards to law types of death, the answer would law enforcement, and intelligence enforcement responses and public seem to be yes. There is nothing agencies. safety measures. wrong with apprehending terrorists, Terrorism, via the War on Ter- When LA policeman Christopher and the Boston response was a suc- ror, has virtually unlimited funding Dorner killed four people over sev- cess for law enforcement. But mur- while law enforcement at the local eral days in February, there was no derers wielding guns create terror as and state levels battle for funda- lockdown like that seen in Boston. well, and justice should be distrib- mental resources. Perhaps more significantly, there uted more equally for all criminals The United States fears terrorism was no legislative or media response that take innocent lives. more than guns, in complete disre- after he was caught to suggest gun If I lost someone, I would be just gard of the evidence suggesting do- control was the problem. as distraught if they died in a sense- mestic gun violence is a substantial- The Sandy Hook massacre less gun crime or a senseless act of ly larger threat to public safety than sparked a debate for sure, but a bill terror. transnational terror. pushing for background checks still And in either case, I would cer- The American obsession with could not pass due to the Republican tainly be in search of justice, even if counter-terrorism and its gen- minority. my loss didn’t warrant a lockdown erally apathetic stance on gun Most Americans were in favour or FBI attention. LENA YANG GRAPHICS EDITOR violence have been highlighted of it, but gun enthusiasts and their [email protected] Despite the smaller number, terrorism still gets more attention.

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WRPS exaggerating St. Paddy’s riot threat This year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Ezra Ave. were the largest ever, but were nonetheless perceived as peaceful and a public safety success. Law enforcement, the university, the community and students helped formulate the consensus that the street party, while at times unruly, never crossed the line. A gathering of 7,000 people in any capacity is going to be challenging for law enforcement, but the event went smoothly and students took pride in the positive police response following this year’s festivities. Police were immersed in the crowd, dealt with the minor incidents that arose and refrained from fear mongering or aggressive tactics. However, two months after the events on Ezra, the police are changing their tone. According to police now, a riot could have erupt- ed at any time and there are serious concerns for public safety. The Waterloo Regional Police Board was in- formed earlier this month that the Ezra gathering was “one inch away” from turning into a riot. Anyone who was on Ezra that day knows that it was far from a riot. Furthermore, implying a riot was possible is not constructive for police or public safety. Us- ing the word riot without justification could prompt a response from next year’s group of students and could also result in a change in police strategy. If police wrongly treat the situation like a riot instead of actively policing like they did this year, the situation could worsen. However, Ezra has become tradition and will likely draw an even bigger crowd next year. Police board chair Tom Galloway thinks the public needs to know how close this was to being a riot. Perhaps the public should instead be concerned about the inconsistency of messages police are sending to the community. The police deserve credit for starting the conversation early, but the conversation needs to be based in reality. Claiming there was a near riot on Ezra is a huge disservice to the police, who successfully managed the crowds, and the students who were not there to riot but celebrate with friends. Fortunately, Waterloo police, the community and students have ten months to make amends before next year’s events which will see the largest crowd but hopefully ends at least two inches away from a riot. What- ever that means. Kate Turner visual director

Region can survive without a casino Enforcers shoulder blame One of the most popular debates in cities and towns across southern Ontario is whether to fund casino Why the NHL shouldn’t be held accountable for the state of health projects in hopes of economic stimulus and long term and well-being of many of its players, especially those who fight economic gains. Kitchener and Waterloo are the latest cities to consider a casino, and the debate has become blame for how he got there. even more complicated after neighbouring Woolwich Boogaard’s job was to fight and he supported the notion of a casino project. If approved, I can only fathom how los- inflicted the same brain damage that the Woolwich casino would socially impact Waterloo he suffered on others. He used his abil- Region as a whole, but only Woolwich would experi- ing a family member to his ity to fight and his ability to enforce as ence the financial upside. his method of getting to the NHL in the In K-W, opposition to the casino outweighs the sup- occupation can feel. But is first place. The liability of his efforts is port, but there are concerns as to whether public opin- shelby blackley why he ended up where he was — with a ion is being accurately heard. SPORTS EDITOR the NHL really to blame for brain condition that needed mending by A mere 2,326 in Kitchener responded to online polls medication. on the subject. Moreover, those who did respond did his initial state? Instead of blaming the NHL, which not reflect the larger Kitchener population. Based on Everyone loves a good hockey fight. deals with countless enforcers com- volunteered opinions, Woolwich, Kitchener, and Wa- Whether it’s between the two biggest ing and going with injuries and trauma, terloo are 70 per cent opposed to a casino. But the real enforcers in the league or two deter- Boogaard’s family may want to look at issues are whether that number is accurate and if it mined and motivated youngsters that the doctors that dealt with his case. Why matters. Woolwich approved plans for a casino even want to prove themselves to the team, a were they not responsive to Boogaard with the 70 per cent opposition. To combat the danger good fight is what makes the hockey cul- relapsing? of misrepresentation, more people need to care and ture go round. their beloved family member. They are That may have been a catalyst to his pollsters need to ask the right questions to the right But there are times when a good fight allegedly saying that Boogaard’s death death, but the wrongful death does not people. The municipalities have a responsibility to turns wrong and an innocent game be- could have been prevented if there was come from the lack of care that the NHL serve the public opinion and thus need to accurately comes the poster child for whether or more care to his state of health and more has for their players. gauge public opinion in the first place. not someone’s health is worth the trau- prevention from the trauma he received. Similarly, you see players suffer from The Waterloo Region is known for its arts, culture, ma a body goes through. Fair case. I can only fathom how los- CTE in all of the major leagues, especial- sense of community, and its focus on technology and For years there have been circles ing a family member to his occupation ly the NFL. The league holds no liability manufacturing. Casinos can be economically benefi- of debates on whether or not fight- can feel. But is the NHL really to blame if the players are hurt, but they suffer cial, but are not the economic saviour they are adver- ing should be abolished from the NHL. for his initial state? from the same condition for doing their tised to be. Nor does K-W need a saviour. Lately, the debate has hit minor hockey Boogaard only scored three goals job. A casino reflects a lack of innovation, creativity and with body checking. throughout his entire six-year career. He By doing their jobs, they are suscep- belief in the city or town it inhabits. Continuing to fo- But this doesn’t centralize around fought 66 times in the major league, and tible to injury. If they do their job well, cus on what makes K-W unique and prosperous is a far whether or not fighting should be per- there is no way of statistically analyzing they are even more susceptible. safer bet than approving plans for a casino, especially if mitted in a sport. It focuses on personal how much he fought in the minors. His The National Post wrote a commen- it contradicts public opinion. responsibility, especially when it comes job was to fight. His job was to enforce. tary on Boogaard’s case. They closed by —The Cord Editorial Board to health and well-being. His job was to be the big man he was and saying, “Boogaard lived by the hockey Recently, the tragic death of NHL en- to use this to his team’s advantage. fight, and probably died from it. The ul- forcer Derek Boogaard has come back to While there is more to hockey than timate responsibility for his tragic death These unsigned editorials are based off informal discussions the surface. just fighting, Boogaard’s primary job rests with him.” and then agreed upon by the majority of The Cord’s editorial In 2011, Boogaard died of an acciden- was to smash his opponent’s head as It’s a tough line to cross, especially board, including the Editor-in-Chief and Opinion Editor. The tal drug overdose from a prescription much as his counterpart’s occupation in the NHL, on whether fighting is the arguments made may reference any facts that have been made given to him to help his brain trauma was to do the same. instigator of injuries and deaths. Con- available through interviews, documents or other sources. The — Stage II Chronic Traumatic Encepha- It was a matter of doing his job well cussions are more prominent, medical views presented do not necessarily reflect those of The Cord’s lopathy (CTE), a neurological condition and doing it so that he stayed in the staff work overtime during games and volunteers, staff or WLUSP. from repeated brain injuries — caused NHL. For that, Boogaard’s death is his people witness humans putting their from too many fights and concussions responsibility and can’t be pinned on lives on the line for entertainment and a throughout his six-year tenure as a anyone else. contract. The Cord is published by player. So while the wrongful death from his But it comes down to the player, Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. Boogaard’s family announced over the family perspective is justifiable in the and what they’re doing. If they’re do- Contact Allison Leonard, WLUSP President and Publisher weekend that they are filing a lawsuit sense that his drug addiction should ing it, they must be responsible for what 75 University Ave.W, Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 against the NHL for wrongful death of have been mended, the NHL is not to happens. THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013 • 9

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Arts Editor Cristina Almudevar Arts [email protected] KOI Con aims to inform musicians music geek Alan Cross, who broke cristina almudevar down the ten rules to survive the arts editor music industry. Notable rules included “just be- Breaking into the music business as cause you make music doesn’t mean a successful musician is easily one you deserve to be heard” and “you’re of the hardest things one can aspire not going to make a lot of money to—it is a road filled with rejection, selling music.” self-doubt and eating a lot of Ramen Similarly, Cross made sure to re- noodles. mind musicians that entering the Thankfully Cory Crossman, music industry was not going to be a founder of KOI Con, an independent simple task. conference hosted in Kitchener, On- “This isn’t Tim Horton’s soccer,” tario, and co-founder of KOI Fest, is Cross warned the audience. “It is here to help. cutthroat. There are winners and “Initially [my brother Curt and losers.” I] started the Koi Music Festival As the day continued, panels fea- four years ago. We’d been promot- turing industry insiders such as Bob ing concerts for a while under ARC Egan, of the bands Blue Rodeo and clothing … and we got tired of peo- Wilco and Scott Honsberger, execu- ple talking about [Kitchener] being tive director from MusicOntario, good so we decided to do something focused on a variety of topics from Jody Waardenburg lead photographer about it,” Crossman recalled. “Live Performance” to “The Busi- Various music experts, including Bob Egan on the far right, spoke at Koi Con on Saturday in Kitchener. “[We realized that] it’s great to ness of Music.” have people watch bands and com- On top of this, attendees had the in existence, KOI Con ran smoothly. wanted to get from this was that the by inviting various tech compa- ing out to shows but there’s more to opportunity to sign up to sit down The panels were generally infor- tech community was very similar to nies to sit on panels and attend the it … How do we go about educating with some of the panelists to receive mative though two panels would the music community, the indepen- conference. these bands and show them how to personalized advice from the peo- run at one time, forcing attendees dent music community more spe- With its first year a success, make a sustainable career in the in- ple who know the music industry to choose what panel they felt was cifically,” Crossman began. Crossman has plans to expand KOI dustry? It’s not just about the musi- firsthand. more relevant to their situation. “Start-ups go through a lot of the Con into a longer conference that cian, it’s about the industry.” The day then concluded with an Though the main focus of KOI same issues that bands have starting focuses on not only musicians, but The first annual KOI Con is a day- award ceremony and, as a teaser for Con was to help musicians find their out though … the tech community is developing the skillset of people long conference focusing on how to KOI Fest in mid-September, over 30 way, there was a secondary focus: looking to the music community for who want to get into managing the successfully break into the music bands played in various venues in the marriage of the music and tech a bit of support.” musicians, stage lighting and more. industry. The day began with a key- Kitchener. industries. Crossman made sure to bring This year’s KOI Con was just the note speech from self-proclaimed Despite only being the first year “One really important thing we support for the tech community beginning. Definitive guide to the best summer Confused about what’s going on this summer in film and music? Cord Arts has the inside scoop for you

scott glaysher leading the way, the emotionally raw staff writer story of Jay, Nick and Daisy will undoubtedly explode on screen. Plus a What do Top Gun, Die Hard, Back to the soundtrack produced by Jay-Z can’t Future and The Dark Knight all have in hurt. common? Verdict: Must see. Other than being great action packed movies, they are all some of Fast & Furious 6 – May 24: This se- the most successful summer block- ries was done after they took it to busters of all time. the streets of Tokyo. Since the first summer movie That was about seven years ago. smash hit, Jaws, was released in The Fast & Furious series has really 1975, studios have been trying to tried to extend their relevance and save their most profitable movies has noticeably exhausted all their for the summer in order to dominate fresh plot ideas. the silver scre3en. I can imagine that this next in- This summer has a few flicks that stallment will be filled with fast are sure to deliver some big num- car burnouts and lots of Vin Diesel bers at the box office, but the real muscle flexing. question is which ones will really be Verdict: Waste of time. worth going to see. Luckily, I can help take out the The Hangover Part 3 – May 24: With guess work and enlighten you on the infamous Wolf Pack hitting the Lena yang graphics editor which ones will deserve your $11.95 road again for the final chapter in ticket admission. the Hangover series, we can expect to see a disappointing conclusion. you. After a huge success last sum- The Great Gatsby – May 10: The fa- The original movie was consid- robin daprato mer, this will be Veld’s second an- It seems this year everyone and mous American tale of sex, lies and erably funnier and fresher than the staff writer nual festival and is better than ever. their mother is attending Osheaga. conspicuous consumption might be second one and I can only imagine The festival is a two-day event and In 2006, Osheaga was inaugurat- one of the best novels of all time but what the third one is going to be like. Perhaps one of the most exciting as- is going to be held in Toronto’s ed as the largest festival of its kind can its awesomeness translate on Sometimes tigers, babies, missing pects of summer is the abundance beautiful Downsview Park. in Canada and seems to only be get- the 2013 big screen? teeth and Zack Galifianakis’ awk- of live, outdoor music festivals that According to the organizers, this ting bigger. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Car- ward humor can get old quick. go on. Music festivals are an un- year’s festival has some of the most This festival is deeply dedicated ey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire Verdict: Waste of time. beatable way to experience your fa- advanced lighting, sound and vid- to providing it’s attendees with a vourite musicians. eo for this type of festival to create wide range of artists, genres and No matter what type of person the best experience for all who will music. When looking at the list of you are, there is always a place for attend. artists they have attracted this year, you at a music festival. Beyond that, the way it has been it is clear that they have achieved That is, unless, you hate crowds, set up is meant to create an intimate their goal and once again has a line- lineups and sweaty hippies or rav- setting with the stage no matter up that cannot be competed with. ers, and in that case, maybe a Sun- where you are standing. Artists include The Cure, Beck, day matinee with your grandmother This year Veld is offering some of Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, New would be more suitable. the most internationally acclaimed Order, Vampire Weekend, Frank Canada has gained a global repu- DJs and even more genres of elec- Ocean, The Lumineers, Hot Chip, tation for having some of the top tronic music than last year. DJs in- Tegan & Sara, Macklemore & Ryan music festivals, devoted to diversity, clude Deadmau5, Steve Aoki, Pretty Lewis. community and the music. Lights, Kaskade, Dada Life, Dirty With new acts constantly being Here are four unique festivals South, Sub Focus and Above & added to the lineup this festival con- from Toronto to Montreal to spice Beyond. tinues to attract a larger audience. If up your summer. Being Canada’s biggest EDM fes- you want to see some of the biggest tival, this year’s lineup certainly will international acts all in a three-day Toronto: Veld (August 3 and 4, not disappoint. If you are an EDM period of time, this is definitely the 2013) diehard, this is one festival you festival for you should not miss this summer. For any of you who fall into that Want the full preview? category of being a lover of every- Montreal: Osheaga (August 2-4 Go to thecord.ca thing techno, this is the festival for 2013) Lena yang graphics editor THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013 • 7

Life Editor Alanna Fairey LIFE [email protected] Cord-o-scopes Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20): Looking for a Bradley Coo- per this month? Looks like you might get a Zach Galiﬁ - anakis instead.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20): Getting a little addicted to Snapchat? Put the phone down and make a face at the person next to you.

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Leo (July 23 – Aug 22): Talk to your high school sweetheart. Maybe something will rekindle between the two o you or you’ll realize why you broke up.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22): Go to the movies alone. It’s not as sad as it sounds and you don’t have to answer any stupid questions about the plot. LENA YANG GRAPHICS EDITOR Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22): This month you will fi nd a love for romance novels and have to put up with stares Summer love: is it for you? on the bus. Thank goodness for the Kindle. Comparing the pros and cons of a short-term fl ing during the summer months Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21): I you fi nd yoursel in a ALANNA FAIREY experiences to that o Baby and lasting only for the summer, there pie-eating contest with a LIFE EDITOR Johnny from Dir Dancing, in which are many summer goers who don’t clown and Richard Attenborough, the two main characters meet at a like the seemingly inevitable end “Commitment is still a go for the lemon-meringue. Trust Thanks to John Travolta and Olivia hotel during the summer. That com- that comes with summer romances. me. Newton-John, young adults every- parison is one that makes Weates Supporters o summer romances big and scary thing to where begin their summer vacation exhilarated. have surrounded Chris Smyth, a Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec looking for one thing: that perfect “When you watch the classic fourth year business student at the me, so I like not having 21): fl eeting romance and those “sum- movies about summer romances, University o Western Ontario, since Is that...a grey hair? Quick! mer nights.” you can’t help but feel excited when he was in high school. Though he to feel attached to any- Grab the scissors! I don’t know what Many young summer goers, it happens to you,” Weates shared. admits that he tried having a sum- you’re going to do about the wrin- thanks to fi lms such as Grease, Dir “I grew up loving all o those mer romance because he wanted to one for the time-being.” kles though... Dancing and From Justin to Kelly that movies and I like coming back from fi t in, Smyth realized that it wasn’t glorify the idea o fl ings, have made the summer knowing that I lived an for him. Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19): engaging in a summer romance experience like Baby did.” “All o my buddies like to have —Madison Weates, third-year English All o your summer clothes their number one priority the mo- Summer romances are perfect fl ings, but I’m not into that at all,” student at York Universi will fi t this summer, and ment they close their textbooks and for those who do not like being in Smyth shared. you’ll look amazing. In other news, head out to the beach. steady and serious relationships. “I am a commitment guy, I don’t everyone will hate you. With summer being a time for Summer romances last only for a like being in short-term relation- change and self-discovery, a ro- summer and in most cases, do not ships that aren’t going to last. I’d the people involved. Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): mance alongside the beach may be exceed beyond that. hate to get attached to someone who “People don’t act like that in real The moon is in the sev- just what you need. That’s certainly With many young adults still fi g- was only just going to be around life,” Smyth reasoned. “I people enth house and Jupiter has what Madison Weates, a third year uring out who they are, a serious for two months o my life and then are that melodramatic, then there’s aligned with Mars. Guess it’s time to English student at York University, is relationship is not what is best, es- leave.” probably a bigger problem than you watch Hair. hoping for. pecially during the summer. Weates While the idea o a brie summer might think.” “I’ve had summer romances in the admitted that the lack o strings at- fl ing contradicts with his morals and Whether you’re looking for ro- Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20): past before and I am all for it for this tached appealed to her. personal beliefs, Smyth has other mance or not on your summer va- You’re going to try some- summer,” Weates said. “Commitment is still a big and reasons for why he is against the cation, make this summer one that thing new this summer, even “Summer is a time when you just scary thing to me, so I like not hav- idea. you’ll remember for the years to i that only means tasting a diferent let go o the worries you’ve got and ing to feel attached to anyone for the Smyth not only hates goodbyes, come. fl avour o FroYo. you don’t want to take yoursel too time being,” Weates shared. but he also cited his hatred for cli- The people involved play a huge seriously. I don’t like taking mysel “There is just something about chés and summer romance fi lms as role in summer memories, so make Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19): or any fl ing I have seriously.” knowing that you only have so much his other reasons for not getting in- sure that you have good people Are you and Honey Boo Having had brie fl ings for the time with that person.” volved in a summer romance. around, whether they are a summer Boo’s mom starting to have a last three summers when she goes While Weates may have no To him, these fi lms are not au- fl ing or not. lot in common? Time to hit the g¢m to camp, Weates had compared her qualms with her summer loves thentic and disregard the feelings o and get your body back. The do’s and don’ts of taking a ‘selfi e’ photo

SCOTT GLAYSHER Thankfully, there is a list o do’s 3. Include pets and animals. We all STAFF WRITER and don’ts for all you potential selfi e love looking at those furry little crit- takers. ters. But be careful, because once Do you ever fi nd yoursel in public I you follow these guidelines, you that iPhone camera fl ashes, your bathrooms taking scandalous pic- will be snapping quality selfi es in adorable Chihuahua can instantly tures in the mirror? When you see no time and well on your way to be- turn into a vicious honey badger. an old friend, do you immediately coming a selfi e specialist. whip out your phone and pose with Don’ts them? Are you completely obsessed Do’s 1. Try and act super tough. Actual with Instagram, SnapChat or any 1. Be aware o your surroundings. tough guys don’t take selfi es in the other picture taking apps? Do you Too many times perfectly nice self- fi rst place so trying to look all “ma- know the perfect angle to hold the ies have been ruined by photo cho” in your parents’ bathroom mir- camera so that you can fl awlessly bombers, dirty toilets or repulsively ror won’t boost your street cred. catch your good side? messy bedrooms or bathrooms. Sorry fellas. I you answered yes to any o Keep an eye out for those before tak- these questions, then you are un- ing your selfi e. 2. Take scandalous selfi es on public doubtedly a “selfi e specialist.” devices. Dozens o random people A selfi e specialist is someone who 2. Document important moments scroll through those pictures ev- has mastered the art o the selfi e, in in your life. Whether it’s going to the eryday and the last thing they need ways that the average camera phone dentist’s ofi ce for a routine cleaning to see is you and your nipple ring. user can only dream of. Becoming a or maybe even your new car, selfi es Gross. selfi e specialist can take years o tri- that mean something will be a treat al and error and, to be honest, who to look back on when you are siting 3. Duck face. Enough has been said. HEATHER DAVIDSON PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER has that kind o time? through your camera roll. Period. When it comes to taking a ‘selfi e,’ there are some poses to avoid. 6 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

National Editor Vacant NATIONAL [email protected] Social media use climbs in Canada Canada in brief Missing man found dead New report shows two-thirds of Canadians check networking sites on a daily basis The body o Tim Bosma, an An- caster, Ontario man who was reported missing May 6, was found by LAURA BUCK police on May 14. Hamilton police LEAD REPORTER reported that his remains had been burned. Not surprisingly, Canadians are in- Bosma, a 32-year-old man, went creasingly tuned into social media. missing ater taking two men for a A recent report issued by the test drive in a truck he had posted Media Technolog Monitor, which for sale. involved the participation o over Charges o forcible confi nement 4,000 Anglophone Canadians, has and thet over $5,000 were laid shown that two in three Canadi- against Dellen Millard o Toronto on ans do not go a single day without Saturday. Hamilton police are con- checking into their social media tinuing to search for information, feeds. This represents a six per cent with current eforts focused on the increase in comparison with 2011 Kitchener-Waterloo area. fi gures. Aimée Morrison, associate professor o English language and liter- ature at the University o Waterloo, Space commander comes whose research focuses on digital down to Earth culture, was not at all surprised by Canadian astronaut and social me- the fi ndings o the study. dia guru Chris Hadfi eld returned to “It may just be that I work in a Earth on May 13 ater fi ve months university or that I live in Waterloo, on the International Space Station. which has such a high concentration Hadfi eld, 53, was the fi rst Canadian o tech companies, but I pretty much commander o the International don’t know anybody who isn’t on Space Station. social media every day,” she said. Hadfi eld gained worldwide at- With 63 per cent participation tention by posting pictures daily from internet users, Facebook was o his view from space and engag- the most popular social media site. ing with audiences through video Twitter usage signifi cantly increased interactions. from the ten per cent fi gure in 2011, He will now have to undergo with just under one in fi ve people months o testing and physical re- connected, but remained well under hab to return his body to its pre- the widespread popularity attained space condition. by Facebook. Morrison explained that social media is now hitting a point that cell phones did in the early part o Student kills chicken for art the century. “It went from being Gord Ferguson, an instructor at the something that very few people had, Alberta College for Art and Design to some people had, to suddenly (ACAD), was dismissed on May 6 it was weird i you didn’t have it, ater a student slit a chicken’s throat and I think social media [is] at that in a performance art piece. The point in many diferent parts o cul- LENA YANG GRAPHICS EDITOR student, Miguel Suarez, killed the ture currently, particularly around chicken in the school’s cafeteria and young people or people in white col- easy access to information, social stufed it into a pot. He was aiming lar jobs.” media ofers a faster way o getting to make people consider where their Apart from its role in the profes- things done. “There’s a lot o convenience involved in interact- food comes from. sional working world, Morrison ex- “It allows me to organize people Suarez had allegedly told Fergu- plained that social media has sub- a lot faster, to check people out for ing with people over social media.” son o his plans about one month sumed into the personal lives’ o ev- things I might want them to do,” before the performance, which took eryday Canadians. said Morrison. place several weeks ago. Students “When people engage in social “It allows people to fi nd me, or i have since spoken out in support o media they are in some ways doing I want to get advice from people at Ferguson. the work o an autobiography, they work, the fastest way is to get them —Aimée Morrison, associate professor at UW are authoring stories o their own through Facebook or Twitter. There’s lives’ for the consumption o others. a lot o convenience involved in in- I’m looking at social media activi- teracting with people over social engage with the world online in a on LinkedIn, they may be Googling Read more at ties as a kind o autobiographical media.” way that fi ve years from now, that’s you. In some ways you are at a dis- practice by everyday people,” she Morrison ofered an insightful probably an identity that’s going advantage i there’s a kind o poor thecord.ca continued. reminder to students upon enter- to grow with you and not against story o you that’s available when In a culture that values quick and ing the professional world. “Try to you. People may be looking for you you get Googled.” THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013 • 5

Local Editor Vacant LOCAL [email protected] Digital arts hub coming to K–W Conestoga College, UW and WLU to be involved in Kitchener Studio Project

LINDSAY PURCHASE SENIOR NEWS EDITOR “Conestoga College was Governance discussions are cur- willing to step up ... so rently in the works to determine how local post-secondary institu- that this project could tions will operate within a new digital arts hub that was approved by take o and fl ourish.” Kitchener city council last month. RYAN HUEGLIN PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Conestoga College will be the Jacqui Linder spoke about human tra cking and sexual assault at an event last Thursday in Kitchener. lead tenant for the Kitchener Stu- dio Project, located at 44 Gaukel St. in Kitchener, with involvement from both the University o Wa- —Bil Ioannidis, Kitchener ci council- terloo (UW) and Wilfrid Laurier lor Sex trade a local issue University. “A good way o understanding the ASHLEY DENUZZO community”, said Sara Casselman, something that’s new but the aware- Kitchener Studio Project as it’s been LEAD REPORTER the public relations and operations ness about the issue is starting to explained so far is that the Kitch- “We’ve been supportive o doing manager at the SASC. grow,” she added. ener Studio space will be for arts the project for the capacity that it’ll Living in one o the most developed “Jacqui Linder comes highly rec- Linder emphasized the atermath and [digital media] content what the provide the Region and the oppor- nations in the world, it is hard to be- ommended as a public speaker … efects o an individual who has Communitech Hub is for technol- tunities that it’ll provide for the stu- lieve that crimes against humanity She’s probably the number one been involved in human trafi cking og¬,” explained Shawna Reibling, dents. What’s especially attractive happen within our borders. speaker on this issue in Canada,” are refl ective o their sense o self, the knowledge mobilization ofi cer about this facility is that we have However, on a diferent scale Casselman added. boundaries, stability and learned for the Ofi ce o Research Services diferent schools collaborating to- o human right violations, activ- Linder is the CEO o a trauma values. at WLU. gether in the same space,” expressed ist Jacqui Linder revealed that sex centre in Edmonton and the founder Above all, she called upon the The Kitchener building, formerly Charles Fraresso, senior manager o trafi cking not only occurs on Ca- and executive/clinical Director o importance o community listening, a post ofi ce, will be leased by Con- research and innovation at Christie nadian soil, but also within our the Chrysalis Anti-Human Trafi ck- action, and basic human kindness. estoga College. Digital. communities. ing Network. “Yes, there are people who go into The city o Kitchener has con- Fraresso explained that they “I was working at the sexual as- She has worked with male ofend- the sex industry willingly,” Linder tributed $200,000 to renovations would be involved through working sault center in Edmonton where ers, war rape survivors, survivors admitted. “But they don’t seem to required at the site and partners on on projects with the students and I had a client who was a victim o o human trafi cking, commercial follow the psychological injury that the Project will absorb the remain- potentially organizing competitions. human trafi cking and who had sex workers, former gang members, people who are there involuntarily ing costs. Reibling added, “It’s a chance for never received treatment,” Linder survivors o sexual abuse and vic- do.” According to Reibling, the space all our faculties to work together and explained. tims o adult sexual assault. “My advice is that basic human will contain equipment such as a give students a space where they can “She’s the one who told me: ‘well, Although Linder’s practice is kindness goes a long way.” computer lab with digital editing explore.” who would I tell? I’m not going to based in Edmonton, she also em- Waterloo Mayor, Brenda Hallor- capabilities and sound recording For the city o Kitchener, the Proj- tell a Square John what I do for a liv- phasized that the issue o sexual as- an, was also in attendance at Thurs- facilities. ect contributes to the goal o building and have them laugh at me and sault is prevalent in all Canadian day’s event. “To serve the tenant well, it ing up the city’s technological in- tell me it was my own fault.’” communities. Waterloo Regional “I’m hearing a lot o things that needs roughly somewhere between dustry and capacity, in particular That was the moment when Police reported that in 2011 there are happening in the community,” $700,000 and a $1,000,000 worth o by advancing the digital media sec- Linder realized that there was an- were 550 sexual harassment cases in Halloran explained to the entire capital improvements,” said Bil Io- tor. other population living deep within the Kitchener/Waterloo area. room. “I think we need to do what annidis, the Kitchener city council- “One o the key clusters that we’re Canadian society that desperately “In our community we’ve really we do best in the Waterloo Region lor for ward seven. looking at for the municipality for needed help. just started to mobilize on the is- and that’s collaborate and really “For the initial consultation with economic development is digital On May 9, Linden spoke at sue o human sex trafi cking and a form a strong, cohesive group to all the partners, Conestoga College media. That cluster we see there’s the eighth annual Sexual Assault group o us in criminal justice and deal with this issue.” was willing to step up to the plate enormous potential for growth. Awareness Month event hosted by social services are starting to look Halloran urged the c ommunity to and provide a space for this particu- With all o the development that’s the Sexual Assault Support Center at some o the services [available] take a stand against sexual assault lar project and absorb some o the happening within the core o down- (SASC) o Waterloo Region. in our community, how we can meet and human trafi cking. costs, so that this project could take town Kitchener, we really want to Her speech focused on under- the needs o our survivors, and how “The subject matter is very heavy o and fl ourish, which it no doubt enhance that level o digital media standing survivors o human sex we can create a map o services so but I sense that there’s a lot o hope,” will.” for keeping that talent in the com- trafi cking and the psychological when a survivor ends up at the po- she said. “We have addressed it, While the space is directed to- munity,” said Ioannidis. turmoil that oten goes unnoticed. lice we know where the resources we are talking about it, and I feel as ward students and faculty, partner- Although no ofi cial date has been “We have an event each year and are in the community,” Casselman sense o purpose.” ships have also emerged with the determined, Ioannidis estimated bring in a keynote speaker that’s explained. “And we are going to step up as a Communitech Hub and visual tech- September as a potential launch speaking on a topic relevant to the “Human sex trafi cking is not community, I promise you that.” nologies company Christie Digital. date. Kitchener gets cheesy Cheeses Murphy announces new, permanent location

LINDSAY PURCHASE permanent location will include “It’s helpful that we sort o have SENIOR NEWS EDITOR popular spots Bread Heads and Holy been doing it for a year and a hal Guacamole. now … so in starting up this new Lovers o the late night grilled “It’s sort o a food destination venture, we’ve already laid the cheese sandwiches ofered out o spot,” he noted. ground work for it, we’re not start- the Princess Caé will soon be able “That’s why we jumped at the op- ing from scratch,” said Lecompte. to satisfy their cravings during the portunity, just because we’ll have “So that makes us feel a little bit daytime hours too. Uptown eat- good neighbours and people are go- more conﬁ dent about it, that there ery Cheeses Murphy now has plans ing there to get food all the time, so are lots o people who already know to open a permanent location in it made sense.” and sort o appreciate what we do.” Kitchener. An expanded menu is going to be So far, the reaction o custom- “It had always sort o been in the created for the new restaurant, in- ers through social media has been back o our minds as something cluding items such as soups and sal- encouraging. that, you know, we would like to do ads in addition to sandwiches. “The response has been over- in the future,” said Cheeses Murphy “It’s super fun for me to come up whelmingly positive and has made and Princess Caé co-owner Marc with menu items that are just to me us feel really good,” said Lecompte. Lecompte. what’s going to be the best thing to Although the space will have to be “The opportunity presented itsel eat when you’re drunk. I won’t nec- completely renovated, he hopes to to us at a great location, so we just essarily be thinking that way when have the new location up and run- sort o jumped at the opportunity.” I’m planning the menu … for the ning in about a month’s time. The permanent location will be new space,” Lecompte considered. Provided they don’t hit any “major located at 8 Duke Street in an area The new location won’t be ofer- hurdles,” people can expect a per- which Lecompte refers to as “the ing late hours — it will likely be op- manent Cheeses Murphy location to Duke food block,” due to the variety erating between 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 be open to the public in June. o restaurants in the area. p.m. — but Lecompte intends to thecord.ca Neighbouring eateries to the maintain the Waterloo location. 4 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

Campus News Editor Marissa Evans CAMPUS [email protected] Going forward with the ﬁ rst year experience Task force created in December for ﬁ rst-years has since progressed to research and development phase

MARISSA EVANS outcomes. CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR From there, the task force moved into the research and development Since it was created in December, phase, focusing on four things. the fi rst-year experience task force “The fi rst, was there’s an an- has moved out o the preliminary nual international conference on and research and development the fi rst-year experience,” explained phases and will now be moving to- McMurray. wards drating an action plan. “So we sent a small team to that Chaired by David McMurray, vice conference to do a wide sweep o all president o student afairs, and o the latest trends, technologies, Deborah MacLatchy, vice president programs and approaches on the o academic and provost, the task fi rst year.” force was formed with the aim o Additionally, three research and bringing a more comprehensive ap- development committees were for- proach to considering the experi- malized from the task force: an in- ence the university creates for fi rst- ternal research group, an external year students. research group and a program audit “The fi rst-year experience is well and inventory group. done, but it’s not as cohesive as we’d “I know we’re all excited,” he said. like it to be. There are some gaps,” “We split up in these groups and I McMurray explained. was involved with the group three “And instead o doing that one- that I mentioned. People were re- of, we want to make sure that ally excited about the kinds o things things are looked at in a full, com- that we’ve already got on board, but KATE TURNER VISUAL DIRECTOR prehensive view so that we can fi - there’s so much more that we can nalize an excellent program going do.” widely to the Laurier community in a fi nal recommendation in late fall, Students’ Union president and CEO, forward.” The information gathered by each both Waterloo and Brantford to get so that [they’re] ready to go for the also commented on the lengthiness McMurray reviewed the progress group will be presented at the next feedback from everyone — from stu- 2014-15 year”. o the process. that the task force has made since meeting — which will be taking dents, from faculty, from sta and “It’s a long process because “I think we’re being ver y diligent December and their plan going into place later this month— and used to from alumni.” there’s a lot to do,” he continued. in the process. Yes, it’s very long and the summer and new school year. drat an action plan. The drating and circulation will “There’s a lot o eagerness to get extensive,” she said. The preliminary phase involved “It’ll basically be a fi rst shot at a take place over the summer and into that drat out. I think when we do “[But] I think it’s good that we are setting the foundation o the proj- more comprehensive, intensive fo- the fall term when students have re- we’ll be very well prepared and the being extensive, because it’s one o ect: establishing a mandate, guiding cus on the fi rst-year experience,” turned to campus. document will be one that will excite those things that i you’re going to principles and looking at fi rst-year McMurray said. Their intent from here, according the entire campus community.” do it you might as well do it well and skills, competencies and learning “And we’ll want to circulate that to McMurray, is to “[move] towards Annie Constantinescu , WLU take the time.” Clarke MyLS gets an receives upgraded look ASHLEY DENUZZO research LEAD REPORTER “Certainly the look and Wilfrid Laurier University’s online feel o it has changed, award learning environment has under- gone a transformation. The new [but] there’s no one tool MyLearningSpace (MyLS) went LINDSAY PURCHASE live at the beginning o May and has that [D2L] added that SENIOR NEWS EDITOR demonstrated a variety o systematic changes and upgrades. we didn’t have before.” In recognition o her avid dedication MyLearningSpace is a product o to research and publishing, sociolo- Desire2Learn (D2L), an enterprise g professor Juanne Clarke has been in eLearning solutions and develop- selected as Wilfrid Laurier Univer- er o online Learning Management —Mary Scott, manager o Wilfrid sity’s Research Professor for the up- Systems. The changed appearance Laurier Universi ’s educational coming school year. o the learning system now sports technologies “We’re really happy about it,” said the university colours and shows Clarke. photographs o Laurier students on links and paths. Class ‘content’ is “It is a confi rmation o the de- the login page. no longer immediately visible on partment for sure. I think you prob- Above all, however, MyLS has up- the page; users will have to go under ably see that there are fewer in arts graded their internal system, which drop down menus from the top. and more in science o these.” now has diferent portals, links and However, for those expecting any Clarke, who received her PhD dropdown menus that may be unfa- unique or diferent features, Scott from the University o Waterloo, is miliar to longtime users. assured that MyLS is really just the the second sociolog professor to be Mary Scott, manager o Laurier’s same system with a brand new face. selected for the award since it was educational technologies explained “Certainly the look and feel o it established in 1988 and the fourth that the website has not changed as has changed,” Scott admitted, “[but] woman. much as it may seem. there’s no one tool that [D2L] added She follows chemistry profes- “[MyLS] was reformatted because that we didn’t have before.” sor Dmitri Goussev, who was the PHOTO COURTESY OF CPAM it was an annual task,” Scott ex- Scott also said that the new up- University Research Professor for Clarke, a sociology prof, is researching children’s mental health. plained. “It’s an upgrade to keep up graded system is in no way a re- 2012-13. using the most current sotware.” sponse to the glitches MyLS experi- The decision, announced at Lau- put toward her research as part o Disorders] is neither valid nor reli- Aesthetically, MyLS comes o enced this past academic year. Mov- rier’s Cel ebrate Research event on the award. able and that the fi nal defi nitions o as an entirely diferent website, but ing forward, Laurier is hoping that May 2, was ultimately made by a Much o Clarke’s recent research what constitute mental illness are Scott assured that the only true al- the newest version o MyLS will not committee ater she was nomi- has been directed toward children’s the result o compromise, confl ict o teration was internal. experience any system issues. nated by the chair and dean o her mental health issues. While she ac- interest, notions o normality and “To be honest, [Laurier] doesn’t Kayla Chafe, a fourth-year Eng- department. knowledged the importance o hav- other problematic social issues.” plan the new MyLS,” Scott said. lish student, explained that she is Clarke also had to provide fi ve let- ing good mental health, Clarke is Clarke is also examining me- “We’re just supposed to keep it up to happy with the new interface and ters o reference from international also evaluating some o the detri- dia presentation o mental health the current version.” spoke positively about some o the scholars. ments o the way society approach- issues by doing a historical and In terms o systematic improve- new features. “So the fi nal decision is internal es this issue. cross-national analysis o English- ments, a key upgrade comes from “I like how in my course I can but the intermediate decision has to “I’m interested in the tendency language newspapers in a variety o the instructional perspective. Ac- physically click on links to videos do with international reputation,” we have increasingly in our society countries. Her other main focus is cording to Scott, for professors and my professors have posted or links she explained. to medicalize, which means to see gender. teaching faculty members, their on- to the discussion group I’ve been The recognition is, according to things, to see behaviours, attitudes, Clarke has actively engaged stu- line interface for getting material placed in,” she said. “It also shows Clarke, “a refl ection basically o an feelings and beliefs as medical prob- dents in her research and is current- into the system is much smoother. you how much you’ve completed active publication career.” She has lems,” she explained. ly working with an undergraduate “They can drag and drop as op- [with a task] and I’m liking it.” published sixteen books over the “I think the problem is the defi ni- student and a former master’s level posed to just uploading fi le by fi le… Regardless o where users will course o her career and numerous tion that mental health gets is quite student. they can really just take a whole position themselves on the new up- articles. problematic…There’s all kinds o The award will be presented at folder and copy it onto the system,” graded system, the changes to MyLS In addition to two course remis- evidence that the DSM [Diagnos- this year’s fall convocation at the Scott continued. may take some getting used to on sions, Clarke will receive $10,000 to tic and Statistic Manual o Mental Waterloo Recreation Complex. 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Senior News Editor Lindsay Purchase NEWS [email protected] Waterloo votes ‘no’ to casino

LAURA BUCK LEAD REPORTER “It’s not appropriate for All bets are o on a Waterloo casino this town; we have way as its city councillors have collectively decided there shouldn’t be one more potential than be- in the city. The city has overwhelmingly ex- coming a casino town.” pressed its disinterest in the idea o bringing a casino to the community through both public feedback and a vote passed unanimously last week by city councillors. “As far as our council is con- —Angela Vieth, Waterloo ci council- cerned it won’t be in Waterloo,” ex- lor plained ward three councillor, An- gela Vieth. “Clearly the citizens o Waterloo don’t want it here. It’s not appropriate for this town; we have way more potential than becoming a casino town.” The city received 1,117 respons- Laurier University, believed that the es from the public on the question city councillors made a wise deci- o bringing a casino to the city, o sion voting against the idea o a ca- which 920 voted against the casi- sino in Waterloo. “Having a casino, I no, 41 were neutral and 138 were in think, would take away from Water- favour. loo’s sense o being family-oriented. Councillor Scott Witmer, for ward It also opens the door for increased one, explained that the city coun- careless spending by students. Stu- cillors decided to consult with the dents already spend a crazy amount public on the casino issue for two on alcohol and related activities,” main reasons: “The sheer scope o said Clarke. the issue, and two, it was not some- On Monday night, Kitchener thing we had ever heard from the joined Waterloo in its decision to public on. I think it was important end the discussion with the OLG LENA YANG GRAPHICS EDITOR for council to get a sense o where regarding the idea o a casino in the community was at on the idea Kitchener. o having a casino in the city o The Kitchener city council also Waterloo.” sided with the majority o the pub- Among the reasons against lic consultation respondents, voting Costs cut 25 per cent bringing a casino to the community, unanimously against the idea. Over the potential for harmful social ills, 2,000 citizens in Kitchener respond- JUSTIN SMIRLIES o having a lot o transition be- fi nance for WLUSU. “There was such as gambling and addiction, ed to the public survey, with 75 per EDITORINCHIEF tween last year’s coordinators and no department that we said had to were the most popular. cent opposing the idea o a casino. last year’s VPs, and having input on make more cuts than others, really. O the city councillors who spoke Cambridge has also rejected a ca- The Wilfrid Laurier University Stu- what should stay and what we really It’s just the way it went about. We to The Cord, most believed that a sino, with Woolwich the only mu- dents’ Union (WLUSU) decided to could aford to cut, and more or less didn’t set a target. 25 per cent is just casino would simply not ofer sus- nicipality voting afi rmatively. cut their expenses by 25 per cent in gives a better and realistic budget,” what ended up happening.” tainable economic development to “When I think o Waterloo I think their 2013-14 operating budget, a she said. According to Warren, the bud- the city o Waterloo. o other things driving growth and document that was approved by its She noted that individual coordi- get turned out diferently than last “The question is where do you innovation, like the universities, like board o directors on May 1. nators o various WLUSU depart- year because the budget process was want people to spend their money?” our tech sector, like our small busi- In 2012-13, their total operating ments made a lot o cuts themselves more focused on the organization’s questioned councillor Je Henry for ness community,” said Witmer. budget stood at $810,222.48, where- and that the Students’ Union out- “ends” — the policies that govern ward six. “We’ve got a thriving arts and as the 2013-14 sits at $610,292.80, lined the need for budget restric- the direction o WLUSU. The Stu- “Do you want them to spend culture community as well. I think an approximately $200,000 de- tions once these coordinators were dents’ Union also tallied a $4.2 mil- their money in the casino where there are a lot o other really great crease. According to the Students’ hired in early March. No student lion debt to Wilfrid Laurier Univer- most o that money leaves our things happening in our community Union president and CEO Annie services were cut during the budget- sity in 2011-12. community, back to the OLG, or that are doing a great job in provid- Constantinescu, the budgeting pro- ing process. “Clearly we have been trying to be in local businesses and entertain- ing entertainment, innovation and cess was started a lot earlier so the “It was a really collaborative fi nancially prudent, just because o ment, in arts and culture in our Up- jobs. I don’t feel that the community whole budget could be approved process, it was more o a ground the situation. We can’t be frivolous town, our downtown and in our saw the casino as something that on May 1, instead o just an interim up process, because the coordina- with money, it’s just not the case neighborhoods?” was going to enhance some o the one. tors were really serious about it,” the Union is facing this year,” said Sebastian Clarke, a third-year really good things we’ve got going “That also allows the opportunity explained Seth Warren, the VP: Constantinescu. political science student at Wilfrid on here.” Police concerned about ‘Paddy’s Day’ crowds

—cover asserted that students and the universities are going to be involved in scene, though many, would have that discussion. difi culty managing a crowd that “We’re looking to the students big. for some solutions as well, we don’t “I you have that one spark, the want to impact negatively on their amount o ofi cers … is totally in- desire to get together and have some signifi cant to manage a crowd that fun,” said Heinzel. size,” continued Dietrich, noting Adam Lawrence, who was the that the riots in London, Ont. last acting dean o students at Laurier year is still in the memory o many for the past year, noted that the uni- police services in cities with post- versity is discussing with WRPS secondary institutions. and the city to come up with ways to While no one was seriously in- keep the event under control. jured, Ola Heinzel, pubic afairs co- “Students had fun and they felt ordinator for the WRPS, noted that safe, but [in the] weeks following, the density on the street would have a few students came forward about made it very difi cult for emergency some stolen goods,” said Lawrence. services to get to someone who was. “Their comments about being, like a “We don’t want to see any trag- ‘punch’ or ‘beer bottle throw’ away edies. We have to look at the rea- from a riot, I don’t know, [but] the sonable solution to this,” he said. police that were out there did an in- “Where else in the Region would credible job.” you allow the equivalent to an im- Discussions will take place within promptu street party? It just doesn’t town and gown committees to come happen in other walks o life.“ up with diferent approaches to No plans or precautionary mea- handle future events at such a scale sures for next year’s St. Paddy’s in Waterloo. events have been determined by the “It’s something that we need to SHELBY BLACKLEY FILE PHOTO WRPS. Dietrich and Heinzel both look at collectively,” said Dietrich. Approximately 7,000 students crowded Ezra Ave. for St. Patrick’s day this year, an increase from 2012. 2 • THE CORD • WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

Editor-in-Chief Editor’s choice Editor’s choice online Justin Smirlies “KoiCon aims to inform musicians” “High school students encouraged to‘Think Arts’” [email protected] Arts, page 8 thecord.ca Editor’s note: We don’t just ‘stop’ for the summer Vocal Cord local news, arts, culture and sports content, but videos that also show- o “Features.” The Features section, What do you think of source for Laurier students and the case the growing personality and however, will still be dedicated to the MyLearningSpace Waterloo community — regard- culture o our campus. long-form news journalism in addi- less o whether or not it’s the school Some changes, however, have tion to the more “arts” focused con- upgrade? year. What you’re holding in your been made to the Cord’s Editorial tent it has been previously known hands is the ﬁ rst issue o three for Board. To expand on the video de- for. the spring and summer semesters. partment, a Video Editor position, We still need some help though. JUSTIN SMIRLIES But it doesn’t just stop there. as opposed to the Lead Videogra- Whether or not you’re looking to get EDITOR-IN-CHIEF In this technological–savvy age, pher position we had last year, has into journalism, volunteering with The Cord will continue to cover sto- been added to the editorial board. The Cord can be extremely valuable ries and update regularly on our Since there were still editor va- for your resume and portfolio. We’re Hey, don’t you forget about us. website and through our social me- cancies in both the In Depth and still looking for a Web Editor, Local While the school year slows down dia feeds. Features sections o The Cord — the and National Editor and a Features considerably come May, The Cord In addition, The Cord is looking middle spreads o typically each is- Editor to join our team. “They overcomplicated does not, as we’re continuing to to expand its video department to sue — I’ve decided to merge the sec- Think you’ve got what it takes? E- it. I think they could strive to be the go-to campus and ofer not just news, arts and sports tion into one with just the sole name mail [email protected]. have focused more on making it user-friendly.” Addesse Haile fourth year, BBA This Week in quotes Inside News ...... 3 “I know they were glued Campus...... 4 Local ...... 5 to their TV screens anx- National ...... 6 iously waiting for their Life ...... 7 Arts...... 8 “It’s good, I like it.” names to be called.” Arsha Joseph Classiﬁ eds...... 9 third-year, science Editorial...... 10 Opinion...... 11 Sports ...... 12 —Michael Faulds, head coach WLU football team, re: Dell and Anthony being drated. Follow us at: @cordnews @cordarts @cordsports “My sister was actually updating her phone because it was fast- “I haven’t used it.” er. So, she got all excited because my name was called and about a Huzaifa Sial minute later it showed up on the live stream. So it was a pretty cool BBA alummus experience.” – Isaac Dell re: being drated into the CFL

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10 years Laurier community in light o re- “It looks better, but “SBE initiates deregulation” cent accusation o “acts o terror- is harder to navigate. School o business and econom- ism” by the United States govern- Transition was better for ics dean Scott Carson sent a letter ment. The school o business fac- Laurier than Waterloo.” o intent to Ontario government to ulty had to defend their decision to commence action in favour o de- award Sriskandarajah a CIBC Lead- Jerry Liu Is Hiring! regulation for the SBE faculty. ers in Entrepreneurship award. second-year, BBA and Incoming Positions Senior positions available I passed, the SBE would be able Printed May 28, 2009 math to charge any fee it would want, Street Team as well! with 65 per cent o revenue going to 2 years Production Assistants Events Manager the faculty and the rest going to the “Outside franchise replaces university. C-Spot” Technicians Online Manager The Wilfrid Laurier University The Wilfrid Laurier University Stu- On-air Talents Morning Show Host Students’ Union (WLUSU), howev- dents’ Union (WLUSU) decided it er, was not sold on the idea. WLUSU was time to give up Laurier’s own Sports Commentators Sports Show Host released a poll, with 95 per cent o variety store, and opted to bring the students participating not support- International News franchise in- “It’s easy to navigate.” For More information check out our website ing the move to deregulation o the stead. The Central Spot — known as Nicole Williams faculty. the C-Spot — was created back in www.radiolaurier.com ﬁ rst-year, masters kinesi- Printed May 21, 2003 the 1990s. ology or e-mail us at However, the C-Spot was vital for 5 years student employment and employ- [email protected] “WLU supports accused student” ment was not “guaranteed” when Compiled by Shelby Blackley MBA student, Suresh Sriskanda- International News opened that fall. Photos by Heather Davidson Great positions for students looking to get involved! rajah, received support from the Printed May 18, 2011

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