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"The tie that binds since 1926" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22,1997 WIU Student publications the volume xxxvm • Issue Eleven Cord Too much Foo for you

DAVE SCOTT guest guitar turn by Afghan Whig Greg Dulli, on Special to Cord Entertainment 'X-Static', with guitarist Pat Smear, bassist Nate Foo Fighters made a welcome stop in Kitchener Mendell and (now former) drummer William last week as part of their Foo Fest tour. Goldsmith, joining later. The Color and The Shape It not only brought a world class band to town is a truly collective effort. but also offered somewhat of an antidote to The set at the Lyric began with "This is a Call," Oktoberfest. "Alone and Easy Target" and "Monkey Wrench," It would seem like a hard act to follow, but by which time the highly appreciative audience since the unfortunate demise of Nirvana, Dave was moshing around quite happily. Grohl has been managing quite nicely thank you, Rhythm and noise and melody continued in and has silenced any skeptics with two great varying proportions, with songs such as "Big Me," albums. and "Everlong." The new album The Color and The Shape is For added interest, a second drum kit was something of a musical journey. "The album real- used sporadically by Grohl to accompany drum- ly tells the whole story" as Dave explains. mer Taylor Hawkins on several tracks. "It begins with 'Doll,' which is a song about This produced the rare phenomenon of a rock entering into something that you weren't pre- drum duet Cozy Powell would have been proud pared for and being scared of that. Then you go of. through 11 songs that have to do with guilt, love, Returning to stage front, Grohl continued the and the pain of losing someone. lead guitar/vocals role to great effect. "It runs the course, the whole thing, until you The sheer joy of the live performance while get to the end, to 'New Way Home,' which is blurring the tedious boundaries of meant to be the resolution." punk/metal/alternative/pop was uplifting. The Color and The Shape is everything the With the final encore "I'll Stick Around," Dave first full length, full band recording for the Foo bid a fond farewell to the great unwashed. SCOTT Fighters should be. DAVE The first Foo record was essentially the Dave Cord Entertainment always waits eagerly for Grohl project. Dave to show up with his concert photos. Many For those out of the loop: Grohl sang and an unsuspecting visitor has slipped andfallen in PHOTO: played everything on the first album, with the a puddle ofour Dave Scott drool. Upholding international law and order

PETER EGLIN greater than that of Cambodians themselves. Paradise: the Sell-Out of East Timor arrest and have him charged with Special to Cord Features whose deaths were caused by Pol In this sordid history Canada has (see A-V). It details especially the war crimes, crimes against peace On November 24, one of the centu- Pot's Khmer Rouge. played its usual junior partner role, complicity of Canadianbusiness and and against humanity, and geno- ry's great mass murderers - General Despite ten U.N. resolutions con- supporting US policy and grabbing academia. cide. Suharto, President of Indonesia - demning the atrocities in East Timor what spoils it can. Responding to the With a few exceptions academics We should do this (a) because arrives in Vancouver for the Asia- no attempt has yet been made to 1965-66 slaughter. The Globe and have been silent, not least because there is an overwhelming case Pacific Economic Cooperation bring Suharto to justice. The oppres- Mail found it 'encouraging and many universities, notably Guelph against him, (b) to clean the blood (APEQ summit. sion continues as you read this. remarkable that responsible leaders and Simon Fraser, have had or still off our own hands, and (c) because The case against Suharto is over- It persists because the US wished have emerged in Indonesia' as have development projects involving we can. Blood gets on our hands if, whelming and well-documented. He and worked for things to turn out as Indonesia became 'a paradise for Indonesia. What should WLU stu- knowing about such a genocide, and is guilty of two genocides. In their they did. The Department of State investors.' dents, faculty and administration do being in a position to do something History and Sociology of Genocide, desired that the U.N. prove utterly The story of Canadian complicity about this? We should seek his about it, we do nothing. ineffective whatever measures it in the East Chalk and Jonassohn include the in /highland 1965-66 slaughter that killed 'many undertook. This task was given to Timor genocide v Inside more than one million' (Amnesty me, and I carried it forward with no is told in Sharon PORTRAIT STUDIO International) of Indonesia's own inconsiderable success.' This is soci- Scharfe's News .. 3 people as Suharto began his reign. ologist Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Complicity: Grad International. *.... 7 The second genocide began on then United States Ambassador to Human Rights PJjotos j December 7,1975 when Indonesian the U.N., in his 1978 autobiography, and Canadian Opinion ...... ~81

— JjO forces invaded the decolonizing A Dangerous Place. Foreign Policy: 5x7 2x3 I Studen&ife . 1 " Sxto Two Six Portuguese-administered territory US policy since 1945 has viewed The Case of East For Only I Feature .14 (Black of East Timor. Within four years Indonesia as a huge source of raw Timor Snorts- ... 200,000 Timorese were dead, near- materials and markets for Western Rose, 1996) and Entertainment.. IB ly one third of the population. The business, to be managed by a (cor- Elaine. Briere's 744 - 5553 Arts .. —~ .22 proportion is comparable to that of rupt) local elite and kept out of the riveting docu- Qassifieds 23 Jews killed by the Nazis, and is hands of the Indonesian people mentary Bitter HOne— ~ ----- J • !

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CORD NEWS A history of helping students News Bites Organized WLUSA halfway to bursary goal labour closes Windsor STERLING LYNCH school—particularly with the recent Cord News tuition hikes." 20 000 auto workers, teachers, On Monday, October 20th, the The centrepiece of the fundrais- health care staff, and others effec- Wilfrid Laurier University Staff ing effort is the annual Yuletide tively shut Windsor down last Association [WLUSA] was pleased Treasure Craft Show which is held Friday. to announce that they were already the third week of every November. In what is described as the half way to meeting there $10 000 Money is raised from the proceeds most successful Day of Action, dis- student bursary fundraising goal. of tablerentals to local artisans. gruntled workers shut down 160 The fundraising effort is in con- "It's a great initiative by of 200 targeted businesses. The junction with the Ontario Student [WLUSA] with a great cause," said walk-outs were in response to Opportunity Trust Fund. If WLUSA David McMurray, Assistant Vice- what many see as uryust govern- raises $10 000, the Ontario President: Student Services/Dean of ment cutbacks. Government will match the money. Students. "One of the greatest Gord Wilson. Ontario Feder- All money raised will go towards issues in student life is costs and ation of Labour leader; comment- creating a permanent student bur- debts." ed at a post-march rally: "Indeed sary named after WLUSA. Watson-Crowther wanted to it's a great day for democracy" "We are excited and passionate- make it clear how important the ly dedicated to the project," said students are to WLUSA. "Without Poet medals Sheila Watson-Crowther, Chair of the students we wouldn't have jobs. the fourteen person WLUSA Plain and simple, there would be no to be sold Donation Committee. "We are very faculty and staff." confident we will meet our goal." In addition to the regular craft HERTEL It. Col John McCrae's war medals Fundraising on behalf of student show, this year's fundraising are to be sold. The name might bursaries is nothing new for includes a WLUSA written cook JAMES not be familiar, but his work has WLUSA. In the past five years, book and a raffle for a handmade been memorized by generations;: WLUSA has contributed $7 150 to quilt. The quilt, a Bridlewreath pat- PHOTO: MeCrae penned the now standard Student Bursaries. tern, took about a year to make and Remembrance Day poem, (L-R) Watson-Crowther, McMurray, and Fran "I've been here [working at was donated by Fran Dittenhoffer Sheila David -FlandersFields* Dittenhoffer the fabric. The quilt will be to raise Laurier] for twenty years," said from the Audiovisual Department. Teel raffled off Canadian agencies and muse- money for WLUSA bursary fund, November 26th. Watson-Crowther, "and for as long "A member of my family was the student ums cannot afford the $20,000 as I have been here [WLUSA has] helped by a bursary and I am the price tag the medals are expected been donating money to student mother of a student," said at 202 Regina from noon until 2 The quiltwill be raffled off in the to fetch and are appealing to the bursaries." Dittenhoffer. "I know that going to p.m. Crafts, baked goods, and the concourse on November 26th at government to intervene, "The students are important to school and having to worry about WLUSA Cookbook will be available. 12:30 p.m.. Only a hundred tickets McCrae's poem commemorates us," said Watson-Crowther. "We money is a burden for students." Watch for this year's Yuletide are left. the 1915 battle ofYprcs m which know it is tough for them to deal On November 13th, WLUSA will Treasure Craft Show in the All proceeds go directly to the one of the poe& best frksnds was with the economics of going to be holding a Mini-Mistletoe Market Concourse on November 18,19. student bursary fundraising pro- killed. More Ontario BACCHUS shocks students Hydro woes A reactor at the Bruce nuclear power facility is too corroded to be re-started: with drunk driving simulation ; The unit has been inactive for more than 6 months and was planned to hp used to meet peak- a smashed car from P.I. Auto The simulation is the first of sev- time winter demand; inspection, Wreckers and Repairs to make the eral events run by the Laurier BAC- however, has revealed hairline scene as real as possible. CHUS members to raise awareness cracks in 120 of the 1600 boiler "The shock value of these types about drinking and driving. There is tubes so far inspected. of events really drives home just also a booth set up in the This could result in serious how easily this type of tragedy can Concourse, a banner to sign, and power shortages in succeeding happen," said Harry Manson, BAC- prizes to be won. winter months and suggests CHUS Coordinator. "With the help of a multitude of Ontario Hydro's nuclear division is The simulation, an annual event student volunteers, the week's activ- more decrepit than previously PHOTO at Laurier, kicked off National ities are sure to be exciting as well thought says the consumer group RLE Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week as informative," said Manson. Energy Frohe. (NCAAW) for BACCHUS groups Emergency crew simulates a dramatic rescue for BACCHUS. This across the country. Events will run event kicked off National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. throughout the week from October KERRY BROWN 20th to 24th. no tur a I Cord News "These types of events are "Our goal is to make sure the Qn Monday, students walking by extremely useful in getting across students know that, although uni- Willison Hall were stunned to see the message that drinking and dri- versity life can be a lot of fun, there what appeared to be a serious car ving don't mix," said Captain Greg are also some very real dangers , on campus. actuality, the Payne of the Waterloo Fire involved," said Melanie Plewes, one & accident In crash was a simulation put on by Department. "They are also an of the student organizers of NCAAW. BACCHUS to demonstrate the excellent training tool." "We want them to be aware of Hemp, hemp blends & non-bleached organic cotton clothing inherent dangers of mixing alcohol The incident was complete with those dangers and know that there for men, women and children. 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October 22,1997 3 CORDNEWS The problem of a parking shortage

CHRIS PHILIPS staff costs $175.60 (taxes included) Cord News for 12 months. Laurier's parking, or lack thereof, is There are 404 white spaces a problem which many students, available. 600 permits are sold due faculty, and staff deal with every to the fact that not all students are time they come to school. on campus at the same time. This The main problem with parking does make hunting for a spot a little at WLU is simply the lack of parking difficult during the peak hours of 11 spots. Many people have trouble a.m. to 2 p.m. However, after 10 finding a suitable spot on campus, p.m. anyone can park anywhere, as and those are the people who won a long as it is not a 24 hour gold park- permit in the lottery and were able ing space. to afford the prices. Also, to have a Between December and April parking permit you must live more there is no parking between 2 a.m. than 2 km away. and 6 a.m. for snow clearing pur- Parking is "not too bad" accord- poses. There is also the gated lot ing to Laura Hollingberry, a first which is $4 an exit and the electron- PHOTO year Communication Studies stu- ic parking meter at $.25/10 minutes RLE dent, "except there are only around taking as much money as you want permit 20 spots on campus and I usually to put in. A lack of parking spaces on campus is causing problems for some holders. end up having to park on Regina Due to Laurier's land-locked situ-

Street, which is a pain - especially ation, not many other schools share involved. and it is not a far walk. and has an empty parking place you when winter comes." our parking problems. At the Heather Keleher, a second year For those who do not mind could borrow. There are three permit lots. University of Guelph, parking costs History major, said that while com- spending the extra cash or walking John Thompson, Manager of White for off-campus students and $120/year. UWs minimum charge is muting last year, she would some- around 10 minutes, and hate the Parking, says they are always look- 24 hour blue parking for those living $102/semester and at Brock there is times have to park on the street, hassle of looking for a place, UW ing for other parking options. This in residence, both costing $110.06 even a free lot. Places are always "despite having a permit." reserves 50 places on their Lot A, year, the university rents parking (taxes included) from September to available at these schools, although Dineen Beath, a second year costing $102/semester for Laurier spaces at University View and uses April. The gold lot for faculty and often there is quite a bit of walking Business student, thinks that park- students. them as blue spaces. They also shuf- ing would be more fair if permits There are a few spots surround- fled existing parking places adding were given based on how far away ing campus on the streets, but over 20 white spots. j czrf-t j a person lived from the school, not Waterloo's by-law enforcement One idea the parking committee EGYPTIAN CUISINE in a lottery system. This would manager, Deborah Bricknell, says to is looking at is having a parking 1/2 PRICE ENTREE ensure that students who commut- remember that there is a 3-hour rental notice board in the housing ed from places such as Burlington time limit. Students should also office. Another idea is buying more WITH THE PURCHASE OF A 2ND MAIN ENTREE OF would be guaranteed a place. remember not to park in front of land. However, that would be 2 km GREATER OR EQUAL VALUE * * What are the solutions? For hydrants and to park 9 metres away away, raising the problem ofprovid- I The only Authentic Egyptian The best hummos around! | - * those who have classes the Peters from intersection otherwise ing a shuttle bus. - in | cuisine around Open Daily 9a.m. 11p.m. | any * * Building or even the Woods you could receive at ticket ranging Michael Belanger, who is taking | Fresh ingredients Expires November 09/97 | over Thompson's job, have his ■ Offer Valid on regular prices only and cannot be used with any other offer i Building, chances are you are better from $15-$lB. will All major holidays are excluded off parking at Seagram's Stadium. Another option is looking for a hands full trying to make WLU There are usually places available friend who lives near the campus parking accessible to all wanting it. YOUR CAR'S HOME AWAY FROM HOME Board Report

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JAMES MUIR ware and instituting proper train- IJaIIsWMM ACURA I Cord News ing. Another in-camera session short- Steve Metzger's Keystone 2685 KINGSWAY KITCHENER DRIVE, ened the most recent meeting of report alighted on the slow pace of the Student Publications' Board of marketing. The Yearbook 519-893-9000 Directors. Department will also begin hold- http://www.autorev.com/fairviewacura Imaging Solutions reported on ing barbecues as a means ofrais- its inaugural meeting; things are ing a little extra cash. going quite well. Future plans Photography and the Cord are include the development of a web- both reported to be running site. smoothly. The Advertising Department reported a problem. Ryan Locke There was no Students' Union brought up the issue of advertise- Board of Directors meeting this ment sizes not matching Cord week because all WLUSU volun- specifications. The department teers and hired staff were expect- will work to correct these discrep- ed to attend a motivational meet- ancies by investigating the soft- ing that night. I CORD CLASSIFIEDS I

U -=i .- □ 1 CALL 884-0710 ext. 3564 | 4 October 22,1997 CORD NEWS To the 21st century and beyond WLULibrary implements inter-university system

KERRY BROWN ings, hotlinks built directly into the Internet use. The idea here being Cord News program will lead students to elec- students could bring a laptop with Some exciting changes are in store tronic and on-line information. AH them and simply plug into the net. for our library. In the works is a the functions will be performed Of course with change there is a plan that includes Wilfrid Laurier from the same workstation, elimi- cost. In the case of the Endeavor University, the University of nating the need to move around to system, $275 000 of purchase cost Waterloo, the University of Guelph, find what you are looking for. comes, as a gift, from students a new computer system, and some Efficiency is also a key issue, as through Campaign Laurier. An addi- cosmetic changes to the library the new system will allow for less tional $100 000 will go towards building. duplication. Each university will updating the facility. For about 20 years, Waterloo, purchase materials that are used Gillham says the changes will Guelph, and Laurier most frequently. help make money go further and libraries have had a The Endeavor sys- will "position us to do the things we co-operative rela- tem will then moni- need to do to operate in the 21st tionship. This The time tor orders and century." included inter- weed out unneces- Student response has so far been HARRIS library loans and a sary duplication so positive. Beth Hirschfeld, a second shared off-site stor- has come lesser used materi- year Business student, says the BEN age area, called The als will not be pur- changes are welcome. "It will be Annex, for early run to update chased more than nice to have a comfortable place to PHOTO: journals. once. read," says Hirschfeld. A number of changes are in store for the Library here at Laurier. With technology our own Changes to the advancing as quick- actual building ly as it is, the time library have been a long has come to update time coming. our own library sys- system, Deck m a n A Limited Number tem, as well as those Associates was of other universities. brought in to assess Originally, the up- the structure and of and ROOMS date was going to be carried out on features of the 1965 government- SINGLE DOUBLE an individual basis with each uni- built edifice. Many suggestions were versity responsible for improving its made, including more space for own computer system. This graduate students to work, casual are available for changed, however, and the new sys- reading areas with comfortable tem coming into Laurier will also be chairs, and more space for archives. going into Waterloo and Guelph A big change that would be very MEN and WOMEN libraries. welcome is a technologically Virginia Gillham, University equipped classroom. With each stu- Librarian, calls the new system, dent at a workstation, it would be STUDENTS Endeavor, "exciting." The new sys- much easier for library staff to teach tem will allow for a common data- students the capabilities of the sys- base of the holdings at all three tem and how to use them. on Campus— schools. Also among the technology sug- In addition to more extensive list- gestions is study carrels wired for and at University Place. News Bites Please contact the HOUSING OFFICE 884-0710 (ext. 3218) Suspicion of mechanical flaws in bus crash The ttrnr bus that crashed on Thanksgiving Day in Quebec appears to have Ji&d mechanical flaws, officials say. In one of the worst road accidents ever, the bus plunged into a ravine, killing all 43 passengers and driver, Officials are reluctant to elaborate on the mechanical flaws as a coroner's inquest has been ordered. Autopsy reports indicate that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol drugs, or medication. The driver and passengers were buried on Sunday and Monday On the brink of illegal strike Following unproductive discussions on Monday, over 126 000 teachers are on the verge ofan illegal province-wide strike. The government is refusing to modify the content of BUI 160,which would cut by halfteachers' prep-time, limit class sizes, and take educa- tion properly tax control away from school boards. 2,1 million students would be affected by the strike, which is promised before the legislation is passed the ofthemonth. at end - Oct, 17 Oct. 22 . . ONE SHOW ONLY I Rated AA Wed. 0ct.22 @ 9:20 pm 1 Coalition case & Equality | Film Guides at Wilts Info Booth 6 Princess St. W., Waterloo 885-29501 fights for same-sex pension Thirteen groups, represented by Cynthia Petersen, are going to the Ontario Court of Appeal to getpension benefits for same-sex couples. The trial, which began Monday, involves the Canadian Union of Public Employees. COPE wants to open Its private pension plan to same-sex tuples despite the opposite-sex definition of spouse con- tained in the Income Tax Act . 'The government has no business div;nmumting in either the bed- rooms of the nation or the private pension plans of the nation," CUPK spokesperson GeraMine McGuire told Canadian Press,

October 22,1997 • 5 CORDNEWS Bag O' Crime Whole lot of thieving goin' on Mischief Theft Under $5000 2315 hrs., Thurs. Oct. 16 hood of a vehicle parked at the rear Possession of Stolen Property 0100 hrs., Mon. Oct. 13 1555 hrs., Wed. Oct. 15 Two non-WLU persons were escort- of the Nichols Centre causing small 0145 hrs., Sun. Oct. 19 Person(s) unknown threw a beer A WLU student reported the theft of ed from the Science Building when depressions to appear on the hood. Two WLU students were appre- bottle at a WLU security vehicle her wallet from her knapsack while they were found using one of the The matter will be forwarded to the hended in the possession of signs while it was being driven on King it was left unattended on the third computers after hours. DAC. taken from the parking lot at Rink In St., damaging a portion of the wind- floor ofthe Library. The Park. The matter will be dealt shield. The driving officer was Theft Under $5000 False Fire Alarm with by the DAC. unable to stop safely in time to see Mischief 1500-1600 hrs., Wed. Oct. 15 0207 hrs., Sun. Oct. 19 who was responsible. Fri. Oct. 10 to Wed. Oct. 15 A non-WLU student reported that Person(s) unknown activated the Possession of Stolen Property A resident of Conrad Hall reported her wallet had been stolen on the fire alarm pull stations on the first 2015 hrs., Sun. Oct. 19 Theft Under $5000 that person(s) unknown cut the fourth floor of the Library and second floor of the Nichols A WLU student was in the posses- 2250 hrs., Tue. Oct. 14 brake cable on her bicycle which Centre. There was no sign of smoke sion of a bar stool and an umbrella A WLU student reported that her was left in the Conrad Hall quad. Mischief or fire. from The Fox & The Pheasant. The wallet had been stolen when she left 2335 hrs., Sat. Oct. 18 matter will be dealt with by a disci- it unattended for a short time. Unauthorized use of Premises A WLU student rolled across the plinary body.

Strategic Planning Survey |§|

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One ot the mandates of the 97-98 Executive and Board is to build a Plan for the Students' Union. One Strategic aspect T) ... """ OLITICAL NEWS. The university would like to of" the Plan is to build our vision. In order to do this, we need input from you. Your input at this stage is critical, as this is the stage where YOU define what the Union's role should be. Please take the time to fill out this survey with care. implement a scholarship grid which would give The results of the survey will have a major impact on decision making for the Union. entering students guaranteed scholarships depending on their entrance average. The grid Thank ou! >' could be as follows: 80%-$750, 85%-$ 1000, 90%- Stew Wong, WLUSU President (3) $1500. This would do a few things: 1) Give money to the hands of students. 2) Make WLU \ \ circle") -• ■, ■■ Student Facultv * Staff fnlease If student. Year of Studv ■ v vi ) i more competitive with other universities and 3) Attract the brightest of students to WLU. 1. What do you feel are the most important principles by which the Students' Union should operate? Rate their However, there would be a tradeoff. We risk importance on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 as the highest. (Use column labeled 'Current') cutting financing to other areas of the university Current Future such as technology, athletics, academics or the

„ , library. The new program is estimated to cost services to students $800,000nnnnm and nobody knows exacdy where the ct as community leaders money would come from until the final budget is Representation and advocacy on behalf of students compiled in March. The university would like to To provide employment (paid and unpaid) for students make a decision now and as your representative

, „ . , , body, the Students' Union needs your opinion. Enhancement or non-academic student lite~r Should we do it or not? E-mail Stew Wong at Fiscal responsibility and accountability [email protected]. To act as a liaison with the campus committee

— Bacchus is holding the annual alcohol awareness 2. In the future (i.e. 3to 5 years) do you think the above rating would change? Please circle: Yes \No week, NCAAW, October 20 to 24. Come to the If you answered yes, please fill in the changes in the column labeled 'Future' above. Concourse and take part in some of the activities they have lined up: Pinata contest, obstacle course, 3. Why does the Students' Union exist? mock jello shooters contest, and other fun games. And don't forget to sign the Bacchus banner too!

4. What is one thing that you feel the Students' Union does well, and why? "" Vance Gilbert at WilFs, Wednesday, October 23.

— Beer bottle drive with L.U.C.K. Now until October 24, in the Concourse

5. What is one that feel the Students' Union does and thing you poorly, why? _ Applications for position of Health and Fitness Awareness Coordinator are available in the Students' Union office (3rd floor of Fred Nichols Campus Centre), and must be submitted by October 24 at 6. In the space below, please let us know other ideas or concerns feel the Students' Union any you m should consider in shaping its Vision, (attach another sheet if necessary)

— Yuk Yuks Comedy Night at Wilfs, Saturday October 25 (The Devil's Advocates).

7. Would you like to participate in a focus group to assist in the building of the Strategic Plan? If so, — Halloween o Grams are on sale in the Concourse please fill in the following: October 27-30 to support Health and Fitness.

~~ the Name: E-mail- Phone- Environmental Awareness Day, October 30, in Concourse.

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6 October 22,1997 CORD INTERNATIONAL Viva Espana! Youth culture thrives in the land of margaritas

RICARDO BASAS meet an international contingent of represent the gateway between take partying to a new standard of cern should be that your waiter can CORD INTERNATIONAL party-goers and hang out with the European economic union and a excess that would put cripple even outdance you in their sleep. With Spain being a key member of fiesty locals. North American economic bloc; this the strongest of Canadian livers. Those seeking to experience a the European Union many question Strong connections to Latin positions Spain to enter the "Golden Most clubs in Spain seem to be taste of the bad life, a round-trip what Spain's role is concerning the Age'of global interdependence and open perpetually into the early ticket and hotel accommodations future of it's people, Europe and the attracts a booming tourist industry hours of the morning as the gor- cost between $1,100 and $1,500. world. that lures flocks of student travelers geous Mediterranean sun peaks Checking into one of the youth hos- Although a recent world eco- each year. over the picturesque mountain tops. tels is also a cheaper alternative to nomic boom may be the main A booming With Spanish economic influ- For slower nights people go to curb your accommodation costs. In cause, Spain is experiencing what ence in Latin America, there seems Tapas Bars where Sangrias become either case, visiting Spain is an could be its most prosperous period to be a reverse influence of Latin the drink of choice the way beer absolute must for students looking in modern history. A country who's tourist American culture on Spanish soil. does for the average Laurier stu- for adventure and fun, so drop by history and culture is one of both Whether it be the culinary delica- dent. live music and salsa dancing Travel Cuts and see what you could European and Middle Eastern ori- industry that cies, new age "nuevo flamenco" are the norm, where your only con- be doing this winter break. gin, the Spanish have developed music or counter-cultural fashion their own ideology and way of life lures flocks that filters into the traditional cob- that not only pays off, but is lots of ble stone streets of Barcelona, the fun to visit. of student Latin influence is apparent to all FactSheet Spain has the notorious reputa- who frequent this fantastical coun- tion for having the most discos in travellers try. Europe, and with 24% of it's total A nation rich in history and population under the age of thirty, diverse culture that has helped to each year , why not? Year round students catapult Spain's International repu- Official Name: Reiao de Espana J |p|jPj % make it an essential stop on their tation and gain increasing expo- Government: A parliament monarchy ' Euro-rails and flock by the thou- sure in an ever-shrinking global sands to Madrid to experience American markets and a renewed community. Population: 38.8 million Spanish youth culture for them- economic status in Spain has elevat- Spanish youth often use the Capital Oty: Madrid selves. ed this small country to a new phrase la mala vida (the bad life) Languages: Spanish, Basque, Catalan, Galician Fiesta is the name of the game plateau, now placing it among the after finishing their fifth margarita literacy Rate: 97% and you'll have all night long to seven richest countries in the world. and entering their sixth club of the Birth Rate: 8/1000 sweat it out on the dance floors, More than this, Spain stands to night, testament to their ability to Infant Mortality Rate: 6.9/100

Monetary Unit: Peseta . : Gross National Product: $515.8 billion (1994 est.) WorldWatch ! Per Capita income: $13,120 ; Major Trading Partners: Germany, France, Italy, U.S„ U.K.

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October 22,1997 • 7 CORD OPINION

CordEditorial the Oh (dear), Canada Cord Trading health for profit no way to run a country 'The tie that binds since 7926" Don't get me wrong, I am a very proud and disregarded by conservative followers promise or philanthropic luxury, it's a fun- ; Canadian. However, lately the things that as being "the hopeless and delusional ide- damental obligation. What difference does WLUSP made me feel the most Canadian and dif- alism of the left." It doesn't matter: regard- economic growth make if it means that A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication ferentiated us from our gun-toting neigh- less of which party you align yourself with, full-time jobs with benefits move to low- bours to the south disintegrating right or left, once elected they either bend wage countries only to be replaced with 75 University Avenue West, are interests jobs at Wal-Mart and Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 i before my eyes and are gradually replac- over for the United States, or the part-time people (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 ing my pride with shame. of corporations. can't adequately support their families? Fax: (519) 884-7723 Somewhere along the road, Canada Forget trying to rationalize your social I argue that having a safe and healthy Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3566 has nonchalantly rescinded its internation- apathy because compassion for others isn't population is profitable and more desir- www.wlu.ca/~wwwcord/ al peace-keeping reputation while arbi- able than the road we're going along. I trarily deciding that having a safe and These policies only benefit a few people in healthy population is no longer profitable Taking care of our society, but have serious conse- I l«W' You had a trucker mouth or worthwhile. Our country has adopted a quences and costs to everyone regardless before I got here! more "American" model of politics with our population is of their class. In a city with a great dispari- Paul McLean increased privatization, tax and social ty between the rich and poor (take any spending cuts, and unregulated trade. not a flighty American city), everyone is susceptible to Tell me exactly what it is about be victim to high crime rates (homicide, Editorial Board American society that is so overwhelming- election promise rape, and delinquency) and the city's wors- Editor-in-Chief Katherine M. Harding ly successful and appealing that many ening infrastructure (have you driven on Managing Editor Robin C. Whlttaker elected government officials and other an American highway lately?). News Editor Sterling Lynch Canadians, feel compelled to emulate US ... it's a Isn't it more profitable to walk down Associate News Editor Patricia Lancia social policy while we are so passionate the street safely in a country with a larger Entertainment Editor Erin Keating | about our uniqueness from the United fundamental social net instead of having resources allo- Assistant Entertainment Editor Tim Durkin States? cated to increased correctional facilities? Sports Editor Mike McKenna Doesn't it bother anyone else that obligation. Canada's deplorable poverty rate for chil- Asistant Sports Editor Tom Fuke Canada has the second-highest poverty dren has the potential to become an Features Editor Jennifer Clarke rate for children in the industrialized increased crime rate for adults. Student Life Editor Lorna Hlscock I world, only behind the United States? Or profitable and doesn't happen to subscribe Our Canadian identity is being watered International Editor Heath Applebaum that "Canada the Peace Keeper" is being to the ideologies of your polical party. So down by emulating American policy. What Arts Page Editor Benedict Harris I replaced with the more financially lucra- please, don't bore me with your jargon is it going to mean to be Canadian? On-Line Editor Andrew White tive role of exporting military arms to about the Canadian deficit and economic Frankly, I would prefer to keep ourselves Production Manager Vacant Third World governments, which are most growth. distinguished from Americans instead of often used civilly. The mantra of Canadian public policy spinelessly following in their pathetic foot- CJoird What about the embarrassing fact that is now to reduce the debt and increase steps. Production Assistants Aaron Hunter many Canadian First Nations peoples live economic growth with short term pain for Editorial by Jen Clarke Olga Jordache in Third World conditions without sewage long term gain. Blah, blah, blah. We're Features Editor Angela Orticello ! | facilities, electricity, or running water? talking about people and a standard of liv- The opinions expressed in this editorial are Jen Roberts Whenever these social issues are ing that is entrenched in the Universal those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Cord Staff, the editorial Janette Roy addressed and tax or spending cuts are Declaration of Human Rights. Taking care board, or Wilfrid Laurier University Student Sarah Schiefer blamed, they are frequently discredited of our population is not a flighty election Publications. Circulation Manager Uonella Gilbert Classified Coordinator Kim Henderson Copy Editors Irem Ali Megan Atkinson Chadwick Dietrich Noelle Fisher Public Relations Coordinator Christine McArthur Letters To The Editor Stydent Left-wing and Left being a place of dreamers. Indeed, I first noticed this shortage of testos- some of this century's greatest people: terone-based life forms a couple of years Publications Staff Marlin Luther King, Gandhi, Einstein; were ago but thought little of it at the time. I Photo Manager Stephen Williams realistic all labeled dreamers by their contempo- almost managed to convince myself that the Photo Technicians Luke Martyn raries. distinct lack of males was just a coinci- Joanne Spadafora Dear Editor, I feel sorry for anyone who scorns those dence. Then, to my utter shock and dismay, Karen Stegenga In the last week's article, "Hickey is a that dream of a better tomorrow for they 1 saw something last spring that forever Systems Administrator Shayne Udkea lazy critic", W. Ferris glorifies his professed trap themselves and society in ignorant changed my perspective on this issue. Advertising Manager Lars Pastrik conservatism while taking some pretty chains oftheir own making. I came upon a sign, buried in the deep- Ad Sales Representatives Vacant cheap shots at the left, calling its cause In my view, most conservatives are not est recesses of the store that read "GIRLS: Ad Production Manager Vacant "hopeless and delusional idealism". This evil, but merely misguided. Nevertheless, Don't Forget To Turn Off Tap." The fact that Ad Production Assistants Richard Basas labeling is totally irresponsible and utterly for those who still indignantly claim their the sign clearly read "girls" and not "stafi" Allison Cook false. selflessness, they can mail some of their made me think that something sinister was I myself am a proponent of left-wing parent's money to me at 75 University Ave at play after all. I asked the counter person Administration thinking yet I am totally in touch with reali- West, Waterloo Ont„ Little House, Box 244, if a man had ever worked there. She told President Kevin MacDonald ty, my reality being that I owe OSAP $8600 N2L 3C5. she didn't know. I suspect, instead, that she VP: Finance Mark Duke for this year alone. This is not a complaint, Or better yet, drive their mom's car over simply chose not to remember the horrible, Board of Directors Christine Gergich it is a statement. to Little House A-8 and slip the cash under horrible truth. Tom Hrubes Ryan Locke I am grateful that I am even able to the door. There is a poster of Che Guevara Now don't get me wrong. I have nothing Michelle MacDonald Steve Metzger attend university, but the fact remains how- on my closet you can see through my win- against buying my lottery tickets and choco- David Trueman ever that I will have to repay this sum. I do dow. late bars from female vendors. In fact, I Curran think I to so. But that's really not The Cord will not print anything that is racist, sexist, or homophobic in nature, as not expect it to fall out of the sky (though I Mike prefer do deemed by the staff as a voting body. The Cord will not print anything in violation of its could live with that) and I realize that I am the issue, is it? I wonder how long it Code of Ethics, outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cord subscription rates are $20.00 store per term for addresses within Canada. The Cord is printed by CanWeb Printing. All com- faced with two equally difficult ways out of would've taken people to notice ifthis mentary is strictly the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect that of the my predicament; hard work or faking my (and you all know where I'm talking about) Cord staff, the editorial board, or WLU Publications. It rhymes with death after graduation. 1 am no "no lazy had elected to employ only men for the last Contribytors critic'. I only wish that were possible. four years? 'Orwell' "Production Gap God" Paul McLean, Tina Tam, RW How easy it must be to sit in an Ivory Think about it. Hickey, Sarah Parker, Beck, James Muir, Eric Henry, tower and shun that which is not personally Ryan Lock Jeff Schouela, Maire Mardelle, Thorn Ryan, the word: experienced. This is precisely the case of Dear Editor, Foo, Gen Gundy, Lynn Pauli, Kerry Brown, Chris the PC government. True, there are Am I the only one who's ever noticed that Philips, Peter Eglin, Dave Scott, Maureen "unavoidable fiscal realities" but do the there aren't any men working at a certain "BagO'Crime" Sainsbury, midterm stress, James wealthy ever truly suffer? off-campus variety store? After four years Cord Opinion: Green, snow, Excalibur editorials, Joshua Marshall, , Besides, the conservatives have been of loyal patronage to this establishment, I disco keggers, Karen Ostrander, Elizabeth Main, contemplating a self-benefiting middle-class can honestly say that I've never seen a sin- Matthew Brodie, Tanya Otterbein, John Willis, Caron Say it like tax break. I bet they'll want to give them- gle male behind the counter. Am I really Court, James Hertel, Bruce Watson, Paul Wellhauser, the selves a pat on the back for that one. only Laurier student who finds this situa- & Chris Pearce. K. you mean it. Worst of all, is Ferris' statement of the tion a bit odd?

8 • October 22,1997 CORDOPINION A Guide To Good Living Shaking The Tree Maniac is that while we writhe in academic no longer in the grip of the educa- queen, Sarah McLachlan. It high- agony, the world continues relent- tional system; I figured that I could So close, lighted McLachlan's groundbreak- midterm lessly to move forward. leave the worrying about the state of ing success in introducing Lilith It's easy to forget that there's a the world to "the grownups" while I yet sofar Fair, the first-ever-all-female-con- universe beyond Laurier when had my fun in the neutral zone of cert tour while maintaining her myopia you're minutes away from the dead- academia. SARAH PARKER own solo career. Lilith Fair, this line for an essay you've yet to begin. It's an unpleasant awakening. If Cord Opinion summer's most popular musical RW HICKEY After the barrage of work has abat- we don't start caring about the I must say that I was impressed road tour, raised $1 million dollars Cord Opinion ed, I'm always amazed to find that world now, even with a midterm with Monday's issue of the Toronto for women's groups throughout The terror is palpable. You can somehow October has run its course maelstrom around us, it's unlikely Star. After a week of living beneath North America. smell it in the air. You can see it in and November is making its gray that we ever will. the foggy veneer of Oktoberfest and Up to this point, it seemed as if the faces of your fellow students. If presence known. I'm certain that to many of you, midterms, I felt the need to recon- all was well in feminist land; you dare look in the mirror, you'll I've started to realize, however, this isn't news at all, but I'll bet that nect with the outer world, so I women are as strong and present see it in your own face as well. It's that the furious pace and intensity of there are more who are like me, bought a newspaper. as ever. If only this were so. the horror ofmidterms. midterms is the norm once we step heads blissfully buried in the sand. Although a debatable choice, I Juxtaposed next to these inspir- After a month and a halfof indo- outside the gilded gates of university. It's time we woke up and took find the Star to be a regularly reli- ing stories was the harrowing tale lence, we are thrust into a whirl- My friends who are free from essays part in the "real" world. What to able source, especially the opinion in the Life section of a black South wind of essays and examinations. and exams wear new shackles: do? I'm not sure. It's daunting, and section. African single mother. Suddenly, those precious moments careers that consume them more with a test on Tliesday and an essay But what I really noticed was In order to support her own spent watching all six daily show- than school ever did. overdue, it's hard to deal with. But the amount and breadth of cover- family, she must travel two hours ings of The Simpsons are but a They're just as oblivious to the things won't get any easier, so try to age it had on women. by train each morning to work as a memory, replaced by late nights of gongs-on of the outside world as I take an interest in what's going on Perhaps this issue was an nanny for a white family. Wages are studying and bottomless cups of cof- am, and that scares me. In my beyond your course load. inconsequential exception, but from extremely low, and for most nan- fee. mind, I had always relegated social You might be shocked by what the front page, to Life, nies, work conditions poor. This is The worst part about midterms responsibilities to those who were you see. Entertainment, and local news, the norm for women in her town. women were prominent. But most disturbing was the However, what enthralled me report from China that female wasn't so much the variety in terms infanticide and selective abortion of of sections, but the polarity of differ- female fetuses is still a common and ences between the issues covered. desirable practice in the villages. Letters To The Editor countries, lead; Adorned on the front page were In some women two political leads featuring in others, they scarcely exist. Good article, were done for the concert, and I'm lament that more people didn't get remarkable feats by women. Four It's disheartening to learn of the sure that the BSA put a lot of work to see a great show, and they Irish women dominate the race for vast opposition in the status of poor promotion into promotions. But honestly, if express the desire that there'll be presidency of their traditionally women between countries, espe- there were people that didn't see or more promotion for future shows. patriarchal country. cially in the wake of political suc- Dear Editor, experience them (such as Ryan If Mr. Roque is so oversensitive And Jane Jacobs, renowned cesses and the women's movement. I'm writing inresponse to a letter Lindsay) then the promotional work that he can't a handle a little bit of urbanologist, just wrapped up her However, I'd like to think of the that was published in last week s couldn't have been completely effec- criticism, then I'm sorry but that's five-day internationally- attended layout of these stories as a sobering issue of The Cord. This letter criti- tive. There are people at this school his problem not The Cord's. Maybe conference concerning the future of slap in the face. cizes the Cord's coverage of the who do not hang out at Wilfs or the he has some insecurities about how the city of Toronto under Tory rule. Because the fact that women's recent Wide Mouth Mason concert. Tiirret. well he does his own job or maybe Not bad for a couple of gals. issues is still "news" indicates just However, rather than constructively The biggest problem with Mr. he's just so bored that he has to fab- Entertainment featured a bio on how far we have yet to go. criticizing the actual article Matt Roque's letter is that it's based on ricate big issues out ofnothing. singer-songwriter turned roadshow Roque decided to personally attack three lines out of a twenty-four line By the way Mr. Roque, next time the writer of the article, a move that article. It misses the point that Ryan you write a letter, try reading the was completely unwarranted and actually really liked the concert, and article that you're criticizing or at frankly petty. wrote a good review of it. Not only least think to check the name of the Cord Opinion: Mr. Roque's personal attack was it a good review, it was a well writer. It's Ryan Lindsay, not Mr. would be bad enough but many of written review. And contrary to Mr. Ryan. it to us! his points are also misguided or Roque's statement, it was not an Erin keating Give completely wrong. He went on and obvious attack on WLUSU at all. The on about many promotions lines in question are merely a how

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October 22,1997 9 CORD STUDENT LIFE Fight the flu before it gets you

KAREN OSTRANDER, tions. People with failing immune sys- influenza. cause an allergic reaction in these REGISTERED NURSE Pneumonia is the most common tems, due to age, AIDS, or having The single most effective way to people. Cord Student Life complication, particularly in the their spleens removed, may also be prevent influenza Is to get an annu- Anyone who has had allergic al flu shot. reactions to any immunization October has arrived and with the Yearly vaccination prevents flu should probably not get the vaccine. coming of the fall season, we are in about 75% of people who get the Anyone experiencing an active experiencing not only the changing flu shot. infection should defer getting their of the leaves, but also the coming of For the rest, vaccination usually vaccine until a week after they are the "flu season." reduces the severity of the illness. better. What is the "flu?" Influenza is Today's influenza vaccines (flu The flu shot is available at the proper name and it is a highly shots) are extremely safe and most Health Services starting now and contagious respiratory infection people have little or no reaction to continuing through October and caused by a virus. It almost always the vaccine. November. attacks the lungs first, but may The vaccine is an inactivated The vaccine is paid for by The spread to other parts of the body. virus vaccine, meaning that the Ministry of Health for high risk indi- We tend to think of anything virus particles are killed during the viduals (i.e. anyone over 65 years of which causes the sniffle, coughing, manufacturing process and there- age, anyone with chronic heart, headache, fever, muscle aches, or fore the vaccine cannot cause an lung, or kidney disease, and anyone stomach aches as the "flu." influenza infection. with asthma, diabetes, severe However, many viruses including Some people may experience a chronic anemia, cancer, or other those that cause the common cold, slight soreness where the needle is long term diseases. can produce symptoms like these. given. A much smaller number, usu- There is a small fee for all other That is why influenza is often con- ally children, may have a mild fever and part of this cost will be oflset for fused with other illnesses. within 24 hours. Occasionally chills, members of the undergraduate Generally, with influenza, the headache, or mild stomach upset health plan. symptoms are much more severe may occur within a day of vaccina- In general, no doctor's visit or and are accompanied by moderate PHOTO tion. appointment is necessary. to severe weakness. RLE Reactions such as these do not You may get the vaccine by see- People are frequently bedridden Even this doll knows the importance of getting a flu shot. Go happen very often and are very mild ing the nurse at Health Services for up to a week. out and get yours today. compared to getting the flu. between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to The real dangers of influenza Anyone allergic to eggs or egg 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. to 3:30 are the complications that can arise elderly and those with chronic dis- at higher risk. products should not get a flu shot. a.m. daily. Monday and Thursday from it. True influenza leaves your eases like asthma, anemia, heart, or It is estimated that more than Tiny traces of egg protein which afternoon hours are extended until body weak and open to other infec- kidney disease. 2,000 Canadians die each year from may be present in the vaccine could 7:00 p.m. LegalResources Safety tip of Disco kegger anyone?

JOHN WILLIS AND CARON COURT the week Cord Student Life

MATTHEW BRODIE Thefollowing article is intendedfor Cord Student Life general information only and is in no way intended as a substitutefor This is the first ofthe Rmergency Rehouse Team's column on safely and professional legal advice. first aid around campus. The week, lei's see how you could treat a bloody nose, should the occasion arise, Here's what to do: Some may have noticed that disco keggers have become a recent 1. Have the casualty sit with their head forward, while pinching trend at WLU. Ifyou're considering their nostrils together, Don't have them tilt their head hack. This is what sporting the wide collared, hairy Waterloo Regional Police, however, and any other item easily damaged my Grade 3 teacher told mc to doafter I missed catchinga Oy hall. What chested, polyester styles of John such harsh action is rarely taken. or stolen. Watch for the level of happens, though, is the blood drains down the back of the throat causing Travolta while serving alcohol to Usually the hosts of keg parties are noise, which carries to nearby chokingand vomiting. Not very pleasant. two hundred of your closest friends, given warnings because the police neighbours. here are a few things to consider recognize that keg parties are part Otherwise, this will probably 2. Once you have controlled the bleeding, tell the person to avoid rubbing, before planning your party. ofthe university experience. lead to the kegger's downfai! blowing, or pinking their nose, since this could restart the bleeding, later, Keg parties held for profit are Most importantly, be aware that through reports by upset residents a Me petroleum jelly inside the nostril may keep it from drying out. Seek illegal. As soon as alcohol is sold to it is a violation of the Ontario Liquor close by. In the past, it has been medical care ifthe bleeding continues after using this technique, partygoers without acquiring a License Act to buy or sell liquor to found that putting something addi-

liquor license — as most don't — an already intoxicated person. tional over windows further 3. If the casualty loses consciousness, place them in the recovery position both the hosts of the party and their Hosts of a party may be held legally reduces the noise. so that the blood can drain from theirnose. Seek medical attention imme- 200 friends are violating the responsible for those guests actions Warn neighbors of the upcom- diately. If you're on campus, call Campus Security at 885-3333. Ontario Liquor License Act and are or anyone else's attending the party. ing party as well, as this may buy Otherwise, call 911. committing an offense. For a keg Another concern to be you some time to continue grooving party to be legal, the alcohol would addressed is noise. If the noise of and sipping pints. Perhaps plan to have to be free. Even ifyou sell tick- your kegger is seen as preventing take the party elsewhere after- AIESEC ets in advance, charge admission at the enjoyment of others' property, wards. AIESEC is an international stu- the door, or sell cups, you are still i.e. neighbours, police may seize One can almost expect a party of dent exchange club geared toward offering alcohol for sale and are your stereo or whatever instrument over 100 people to be visited by anyone who is interested in gaining contravening the liquor act. is leading to the disturbance. Hosts cops at some point requesting that work experience while learning When keg parties occur, the may be charged with mischief and you break it up or quiet down. about another culture. The work police have several options on how be fined. Another point to remember is that terms are usually four months long to handle the situation. In the most In order to avoid tangling with Waterloo's bylaws prohibit people and they try to match you with the extreme case scenario, the police the police or ending up with a from parking their cars on the country ofyour own choosing. can send in undercover officers to trashed house, keep a few other roads or lawns overnight. Have Jobs are posted on the AIESEC verify that the consumption of alco- things in mind as well. Try to make buddies from out of town find a dri- Campus web page and are accessed by other hol is place and then a sure that at least one of the hosts veway close by. taking seek Connection AIESEC groups in 83 countries warrant based on the information knows every person at the party. The Legal Resources Office is around the world. There are cur- obtained. The officers can then From past experience, we've found located on the third floor of the rently 20 active members here at return with the provincial offense that the only time there is damage NCC, open Monday to Thursday Laurier. For more information, con- warrant and seize the proceeds of Is when no-name hooligans enter from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and Your guide to the more than tact AIESEC by phone at 884-0710 the party and the alcohol. the fold. Fridays from 10 a.m. until 2:30 50 active clubs at Laurier. ext. 3242 or through e-mail: According to the Community Try to keg-proof the house with p.m. Please drop in if you have any 00AIESEC@machl .wlu.ca. Relations Department of the locked bedrooms, hidden televisions legal concerns or questions.

10 • October 22,1997 CQRPSBJDBDLIEE What's r Happening n & World Series Here Devon Taylor Word Search Canadian Tire Information Session Dear Devon and Taylor, Dear Devon and Taylor, DOUBLESW I T C H C S P October 22, p.m. A constantly neighbours the hall 5:30-7 friend of mine Our across 0 E D Z K I F N Q A N <5 J :T.y A Paul Martin Centre makes plans with me and then are extremely noisy at all hours of breaks them. Today, we had a date the day. We have asked them nicely YALPEIBU O O S K E V B International Education and Non- on the squash court and ten min- to please tone it down, but the HGPCORMK R T F C C A V profit Work Experience utes before we were to leave, he noise that they are generating 24,10 a.m. - p.m. cancelled. other he C October 2 In every aspect appears to be drowning out our L A R E. : A V R R :I .. I B: L T S ] Concourse is a conscientious individual, but desperate pleas. What should our U P INC H Hi T S N L E EN when it comes to making plans, he next plan ofattack be? Second Annual Laurier sucks. How do I talk to him about Sincerely, MDYESCKN S W F U V Y A Conference on Business and this without jeopardizing our "Boggled by the Boom Box" A &.. X Y U; E A O .. 0 M E . E E 1.. . Professional Ethics friendship? K October 24,4:30 p.m. Signed, "8.5." Dear Boom, <3OJYOLtR U C N M L N D Paul Martin Centre If you are looking to keep the Q' Y H U; D C ; Dr. Michael McDonald, direc- Dear B.S. peace, invest in some good quality B; R K O T 2: A U N tor of the University of British That's pretty inconsiderate. Do cotton balls. If you're looking for J J T Y L N P A A t <5 A. • N R. : I Columbia's Centre for Applied you let your friend know that you war, you can take one of two Ethics, will speak about "Creating are upset when he cancels your approaches. 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JENNIFER CLARKE November 19,1976, the U.N. Cord Features General Assembly rejected For nearly 400 years, East Timor Indonesia's integration and on May was a colony of Portugal. On 16, 1982, the Pope confirmed that November 28, 1975, East Timor the Vatican would not accept East declared its independence. Ten Timor as part of the Indonesian days later on December 7, Republic. Indonesia invaded the small coun- Death, torture, rape, and disap- try. pearances of the Timorese people Forested areas were bombed by by Indonesian troops continue to Indonesian troops in an attempt to this day. strip ground cover and chemical Freedom of expression and the sprays were used to destroy crops right of assembly continue to be and livestock, creating mass starva- banned in East Timor and those tion of the Timorese village popula- who speak with foreigners are sub- tion. ject to imprisonment and interroga- Since the invasion, Amnesty tion by authorities. International and other NGO's con- The Indonesian military fre- servatively estimate that 200,000 quently rapes and sexually assaults people or more than one-third of women in East Timor. the East Timorese population have Timorese women are extremely been brutally murdered, starved to hesitant to report rape since their death or have culture forbids pre- died as a result What would marital sex and of the genocide they are often ostra- inflicted by cized by their own Indonesia. you have community. A few days Not only are after the 1975 thought If Timorese women PHOTO invasion, the routinely raped, RLE United Nations Canada had they are subjected General to a "coercive birth Assembly sympathized control program" strongly receiving Depo- opposed the with Hitler and Provera injections occupied territory? in November 1994, Canadian allow exports of military equipment invasion and or permanent steril- What about Canada praising investments stood at $3 billion. By which won't be used against civil- told Indonesia to invested ization against their Hitler's population control methods his 1996 trade promotion, trade to ians, but who does the "investor's withdraw its billions will at hospitals and cheap labour? Indonesia had doubled to $6 billion paradise" of Indonesia have to fear military pres- while there for Could you have tolerated the and continued to grow. as an enemy threat? ence in East of dollars to minor surgeries or idea that Canada was exporting The Department of Foreign Who is the Indonesian military Timor "without to give birth. millions of dollars of military arms Affairs released a special edition of using their weapons against? Too delay." develop Nazi This genocide to Hitler? Well, now you have the its monthly "CanadExport" on bad the 200,000 murdered However on and its atrocities are opportunity to ask yourself each of Indonesia. Timorese werenft able to give us July 17, 1976, occupied proportionally com- these questions today The 12-page guide lavishes their opinion or insight. President parable to those Indonesia is Canada's largest praise on President Suharto and his Officials claim that records for Suharto signed territory? committed by the export market in Southeast Asia. country's booming economy with military exports to Indonesia before a bill formally Nazis against the Canadian investments have steadily only one reference to human rights 1988 have been destroyed. integrating East Timor into Jewish population. What would you increased since the Suharto regime violations committed by Indonesia: But even if these records were Indonesia, with nearly 100,000 have thought if' Canada had sympa- came to power in 1965. "While Canada's concerns about available they would not be an

reported Timorese deaths in the thized with Hitler and invested bil- After Chretien's first "Team Indonesia's human rights record - accurate reflection of Canada's mili- region since the invasion. On lions of dollars to develop Nazi- Canada" trade mission to Indonesia especially in East Timor - remain, tary sales. Canadian military parts Canada has responded to recent are sold to the United States and positive developments in Indonesia become part of the total U.S. mili- What role should human rights play by resuming the planning for new tary production with at least 10% with resjpect to international trade development projects." going to the Third World each year. VocalCord and foreign investment? Financial assistance for The plight of the East Timorese Canadian companies wanting to had been largely ignored by the rest start up operations in the low-wage of the world and Canada as the "investor's paradise" of Indonesia, international "Peace-Keeper" has At times I fear that&e world powers give littlepriorities to such matters. where workers have to fight to earn overtly failed them.

Steve Metagcr; 3rd yt. History/ Fine Arts a minimum wage of $2 a day - tak- These atrocities committed by ing jobs out of Canada, is provided the Nazis were condemned by by a number of government agen- Canadians while today, Indonesia cies and programs. is praised and rewarded with My concern is with the working conditions and how people are The Canadian government also development projects by our beingpaid, approved and continues to approve Prime Minister and other mem- JenniferGottfried; 3rd yc Honours Arts military exports, valued at over bers of government. $362 million in 1995 for Canadian Last year the Nobel Peace companies wanting to trade with Prize was awarded to Jose Indonesia, while claiming that its Ramos-Horta, an East Timor Tbday as a global village there is no reason why heinous acts should be military controls are the most activist, and Bishop Carlos Belo, placed upon society restrictive of all Western countries. the Catholic Bishop of East Robert Attan; 3rdyr. I^fcet^eaving Canada says that it will only Timor.

"Canada has expressed, through this new govern- ment, our desire to vigorously pursue a series of Human rights shouldbethe roust important guideline m any [trade] initiatives in a number of countries irrespective decision about international investment, Investing in a coun tiy of their human rights records." that perpetrates huroanrights violations is supporting those violations, May 1995, Andre Ouellet - Canadian Liberal erin keating; 4th yn engjish/philosophy I Foreign Minister

14 • October 22,1997 ■£2BE£EffIUBE Suharto comes to Vancouver Continued from page 1 September 25, enjoining President Protest on the 15th, and a National The case is particularly acute for Rosehart to write other university Day of Prayer on the 16th. the university community because presidents to jointly urge the On the 17th ETAN will conduct a the APEC conference is being held Attorney-General to seek Suharto's War Crimes Tribunal on the ÜBC on a univeristy campus, ÜBC's, in arrest, Laurier's Senate voted it campus into Suharto's crimes. They part in the Musuem of down (though eleven supported it). will receive another airing at the Anthropology. It was suggested instead that I Human Rights Lssues Forum of the General Suharto is a killer of the write an op-ed and submit it to The People's Summit on the 21st, fol- Maubere peoples of East Timor Globe and Mail. At the October 16 lowed by the "NO TO APEC' confer- studied by anthropologists. He is a Senate meeting, Dr Rosehart ence starting on the 22nd. Suharto killer of students, the principal part reported that other university presi- will be at APEC on the 24th-25th. of the 273 Dili Massacre victims of dents at a AUCC meeting where he In The Future of Immortality November 12,1991. raised the matterregarded heads of Robert Jay Lifton writes that the Jiang Zemin, President of China, state as above the law. ÜBC was not 'majority of teachers in the universi- and killer of students (the involved, they said, since its then ties in Nazi Germany did not active- Tiananmen Square Massacre) and president, David Strangway, had ly take part in mass murder, but journalists, will also be at APEC. merely 'rented' its campus to APEC. they accommodated themselves When the University of Victoria I write here hoping Laurier students and went along, or sat back and did Senate voted 26-9 to give him an will emulate their UVic cohorts. nothing to prevent it.' Canadian honorary degree, and present it at We should take action because university administrations, and to the summit, UVic students and the we can. Even when committed some degree their faculties, contin- Vancouver Sun blasted the decision. elsewhere, war crimes are prose- ue either to align themselves with Amazingly, UVic president, David cutable in Canada under statutes PHOTO genocidal and oppressive regimes, Strong, defended it arguing that it originally incorporated in our crimi- FILE or sit back and do nothing. would support human rights in nal code to try ex-Nazis here. When I will write that op-ed and sub- China. Thanks without doubt to the Pol Pot surfaced recently in Suharto will be promoting trade to Indonesia at the ÜBC campus mit it to The Globe and Mail. How protesting, Jiang has refused the Cambodia it was proposed that he many of you would like to sign it, degree. be brought to Canada to be tried for Minister of Justice and Attorney- $1 billion in investment deals and and what else will you and I do One hopes that faculty opposi- crimes against Cambodians from General, Ottawa, urging her to $30 million in new aid projects with between now and November 24? tion to the University of Toronto's 1975 to 1978. However, he escaped direct the RCMP to apply the crimi- General Suharto as Timorese stu- announced intention to give an hon- external capture. nal law to the General, and by dents risked their lives demonstrat- For more informatlon contact: orary degree to former US Suharto, however, is here by encouraging students and faculty at ing in Dili and occupying the US East Timor Alort Network President, George Bush, butcher of invitation of the Federal ÜBC to support ETAN's action. embassy in Jakarta. (ETAN) Panama and elsewhere, will pro- Government, and is available for Ten Timorese refugees from Team Timor will be in Ottawa on P.O. Box 562, Station P duce the same result. arrest. The East Timor Alert Portugal and Australia are coming November 12, when ETAN will hold Toronto, Ontario When given the opportunity to Network (ETAN) intends to try and to Canada as Team Timor for the a 'Preliminary Hearing' into the MSS m take action against President arrest him, should the Attorney- lead-up to APEC. In November 1994 charges against Suharto. They will Tel: (416) 531-5850 Suharto by a motion in Senate at General and RCMP fail to do so. We at APEC in Jakarta, Prime Minister each participate in a different Fax; (416) 588-5556 etanor@web,net Wilfrid Laurier University on can help by writing Anne McLellan, Chretien, for Team Canada, signed Canadian city in a National Day of e-mail: • ' 66d66etkM6

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October 22,1997 15 CORD SPORTS Playoff hopes intercepted Hawks squander playoffopportunities

MIKE MCKENNA 88 yards (less than half of his sea- CORD SPORTS son low), Waterloo quarterback "It's disappointing, very disappoint- Ryan Wilkinson was 0 for 8 passing ing, but there's no magic involved. including an interception by Alan You just can't give them the ball like Ruby. we did and expect to win," com- "The defense played great," mented Laurier Head Coach Rick noted Zmich "We are very happy Zmich after his team's 45-6 whop- with their performance." ping at the hands of the Waterloo After two of three Eric Payou Warriors this past Saturday. interceptions on the day the In what was expected to be an Warriors opened up a 17 point lead exciting and close football game, this on the listless Hawks and it was 18- re-match of week 1 was never 0 before Laurier got close enough to meant to be for the Hawks. Ten the Warrior end-zone to even think turnovers including 6 interceptions about putting some points on the sealed their fate and for the first board. time this decade a Laurier football A 41 yard reception by Grant set team will not be part ofthe post sea- up a first and goal from the three son parade. yard line but just as things had been Things started well for the going all day for the Hawks they Hawks as Corey Grant caught Kevin failed to punch it in and still trailed Taylor's first pass of the day for a by 18 points. gain of 37 yards and it looked like Seconds later a Craig Mellow the Hawks were going to start the fumble recovery got the ball back, game in fine form. and Taylor hooked up with Grant MARTYN Unfortunately though it was all for a 3 yard touchdown strike and down' hill from that point on. Zach the Hawks trailed 18-6. LUKE Treanor fumbled a punt on the It was 21-6 at halftime when, on Laurier 27 yard line that would lead a day Taylor would rather forget, he PHOTO: to the first of two Doug Haidner was picked off again by Payou to set touchdown runs on the day, giving up an Arek Bigos 42 yard field goal. Anthony Ahmad (27) one of many disappointed Hawks who played their final game at University

- Waterloo a 7-0 lead before many Bigos would later hit from 51 Stadium on Saturday against the Waterloo Warriors. fans had even settled comfortably in yards giving him the longest field to their seats at University Stadium. goal in the CIAU this season. a fumble of his own added to the with no chance of making the play- Jacyno, who it must be noted was Less than two minutes later the If things weren't already bad problems on this day for the Hawks ofis for the first time since 1989. the Hawks best player Saturday Warriors were on the scoreboard enough for Laurier and their brutal and the already silent Laurier con- "We still have to play with pride, playing on both the offensive and again. offensive attack on this day, on their tingent headed for the hills when bounce back and be competitors," defensive lines. After blocking a Jarret Luke first possession in the second half Lough was picked off by Blaine Bell noted Zmich as the Hawks do still All Canadian defensive back punt inside the Laurier ten yard line Taylor was lost for the season and and returned 39 yards for the major have a game left in their season Robbie Symons also saw his days at the Warriors scored on a two yard possibly forever when he injured his in the middle ofthe third quarter. before all comes to a close next University Stadium, as did guys like touchdown run by Jarret Smith and knee falling in an awkward position Smith and Haidner would both Saturday against York. offensive tackle Phil White, it was 14-0. over a Waterloo defender. score touchdowns again to cap off a It was a sad way for for the Linebackers Rob Allan, and Craig Smith, who entered the game as Mark Lough came on as brutal day for the Hawks. Hawks to end their season, especial- Mellow, veterans who returned to the leading rusher in the OUA with Quarterback for the Hawks and he Instead of challenging Waterloo ly those who stepped on to the field the team this year hoping to make 1091 yards and an 8.2 average per didn't fare any better than Taylor as for the final playoff spot in the OUA, at University Stadium for the last the playoffs. As mentioned before, carry was held to just 88 yards on the offense gained only one first Laurier sits alone in the fifth spot time Saturday: players like Jason though, it just wasn't meant to be. 23 carries against a Hawks defense down in the second half and failed that played considerably better than to put any pressure on the Warrior the score would indicate. defense. Not only did they hold Smith to Loughs three interceptions and Rock bottom! Madness hits Disappointing season finally over

MIKE MICKENNA to make the playoffs. Despite some very tough play by Waterloo Cord Sports Heading into weekend action players lik

16 • October 22,1997 CORD SPORTS Varsity Sports Briefs MIKE MCKENNA Defensively, Genny Beaudoin Playoff berth Cord Sports and Erin McElnone provided the Hawks with some strong play as Men's Lacrosse did goaltender Jen Levi. for Nine second half goals led the The Hawks will be in action Laurier Men's this as they travel Guelph Gryphons to a 15-4 defeat again weekend ofthe mens lacrosse team this past to Brock on Saturday for a return weekend. match against the Badgers. soccer team The Hawks, who were facing the number two ranked team in Tennis the province, trailed only 6-3 at the The women's tennis teams sea- TOM FUKE halfbut couldn't keep it close in the son came to a close this past week- CORD SPORTS second as the Gryphons pulled end with their final tournament "My goal from the beginning was to away. play against Waterloo and Toronto. make the playofls, and from here on Tim Clancy lead the Hawks "The team played superb ten- in we're going to focus on Saturday with a pair of goals and Bruno nis this weekend," noted Head and next Wednesday." Richter looked very strong in net in Coach Dennis Huss. "Every mem- Coach Frank Anagnastopolous place of Karl lippe who is done for ber deserves to be congratulated." ofthe Laurier Men's Soccer Team is the season because ofinjuries. Rookie Allison Ballantyne con- pleased that his first goal (making The Hawks next action will be tinued to shine for the Hawks, as the playoffs) was accomplished, but this weekend on the road when she teamed up with Heather his second goal is by far more chal- they travel to Brock Saturday and MacLeod to notch a win in doubles lenging: he will be satisfied with no York Sunday. These two games play against the top team from less than a win this Saturday in the will spell the fate of the Hawks, Waterloo. first round of the OUA whose playoff hopes are hinging on Ballantyne also had a convinc- Championships. what happens on the final week- ing 6-2, 6-2 win in singles play. This past weekend the team end of the regular season. The heartbreaker of the day, played two contests, notching a 1-1 TEAM according to Huss, was provided tie with Guelph on Saturday and Women's Lacrosse by "Heidi Lilac and Nicole and a 3-2 triumph at home against SOCCER It was a tough weekend on the Downing, who lost their doubles Brock on Sunday. And while women's side as well as the Hawks match in a tiebreaker 8-7." Anagnastopolous would have liked MEN'S were defeated in a pair ofweekend Huss was pleased with the two wins (which would have given OF contests. improvements of the team the team a shot at second place), he Despite an outstanding effort throughout the season and is was pleased with his team's play. the Hawks couldn't hold on for a already geared up for next year. "For both games we were with- COURTESY victory as they were defeated by "The team is young and excit- out five of our starters [due to both Brock and McMaster. ing and our improvement should Yellow Cards and minor injuries], PHOTO: Goal scores were by Jody be even further in the next few and then in Sunday's game I took Charlebois, Charlene Zylstra, seasons." Mark Matthies: co-captain celebrates winning goal in Brock game. Jimmy Ro out as soon as he was Danya Marshall, and Krista Hass Huss will be entering his twelfth given a Yellow. as the Hawks put forth their season at the helm of the team "I couldn't risk having anyone chance," Anagnastopolous noted, selves, Anagnastopolous was partic- strongest efforts of the season. come 1998. suspended for the playoSs." "and they certainly didn'tput us at a ularly impressed with his team's Anagnastopolous was fortunate disadvantage. ability to score right after they had to be in such a "They all played been scored upon. position: since the really strong "That's twice in a week we've Hawks wrapped "We were games." done that," said the coach of the Hawks of the Week up their playoff Other notables goals that tied the game in both spot last solid, and we included Matt Sunday's and Wednesday's contests. Wednesday the Strano, a team- "Doing that consistently is key to MIKE MCKENNA counted on as the Hawks look to coach was able to player who establishing good momentum: it Cord Sports end a two year absence from post play those who didn't lose hasn't received knocks the wind out of the other Mate Athlete of the Week- season play. hadn't seen much much playing guys a little." Bob McQuat - Hockey action during the anybody to time in his two Saturday it was the Hawks who McQuat, a third year business Femate Athlete of the Week- season. Among years, but who took the lead 1-0, but a defensive student from Oshawa and Keßy Gentlemen - Basketbaif them, Jeff Yellow or Red played well both miscue at the net resulted in the tie. deifenseman for the Golden Hawks This third year forward was a Cunningham Saturday and Sunday the Hawks found them- Hawkey team, showed that he has force in Imiriers surprising week- scored his first goal cards, so Sunday, Dave selves down 1-0 before immediately the potential to be a force in the end win over York. Her size and of the season Papa (who ner- tying it, going ahead on Mike OUAthis past weekend. Playing in strength was a key factor in the Saturday, Ken we're set for vously accepted Johnston's goal, and winning it on the Oktoberfest tournament, Hawks upset of the Eastern Cartnell equalled the net-minding Matthies' career moment. McQuat scored three tiroes in the Division powerhouse- She scored the feat Sunday, the playoffs" duties Sunday "We were solid, and we didn't Hawks opening game: a 6-4 win 18of her team's points in their 61 ￿ and Mark Matthies and notched the lose anybody to Yellow or Red over the McGili Redraen. His 56 victory. She will continue to be scored his first win), and rookie cards, so we're set for the playoffs," strong play continued all weekend counted on this season as the to OUA career goal - the game winner Sean Preece, another team player said the coach in closing. long as he earned a birth on the Hawks will look rebound from a

- that saw Sunday in his final OUA regular- who played two different positions That first game is slated for tournament's first All-Star team. disappointing season season game. over the weekend. Saturday against the McMaster His veteran leadership will be them miss the playoffs. "It was great to give those guys a And as for the games them- Marauders in Hamilton.

Open University Ready to go School Teaching Qualifications MIKE MCKENNA heading into the third period but the Cord Sports Hawks couldn't hold on as the even- at Northern College It was a weekend of preparation for tual tournament chamos scored the Golden Hawks Hockey team as three unanswered goals en route to SCOTLAND they took part in the annual a 6-3 win. Oktoberfest Tournament. Sunday as the Hawks faced off in

October 22,1997 17 CORDSPORTS High hopes for Hawk hoopsters as season opens CHRIS PEARCE his players. Almost everyone on the Papadimitriou who will most Cord Sports team can play at least three posi- likely come off the bench at guard, The 97-98 edition of the Hawks tions and will be expected to do so has the potential to start for most hoopsters arc here, and as has been throughout the course of the season. teams in the division, as he possess- the case in recent years the team This advantage allows the Hawks to es phenomena] range and superior will have high hopes heaped on tune their lineups to match the accuracy. A prime example of this them. array ofcompetition they will face. was last year, as he ended the sea- The difference seems to be that A great deal of the Hawks suc- son second in the country in three this year's team looks ready to make cess this season will fall on their gift- point shooting accuracy. a serious run at an OUA playoff ed guard trio of Jeff Zdrahal, Greg In addition to their returning spot. Sandstrom, and Bob Papadimitriou. guards the Hawks will also bring Returning their most valuable Zdrahal, a Kitchener native, was back forwards Corwin Troje, Kevin players from last year's squad, the last year's OUA West Rookie of the Ryan, Andreas Hofer, and Drew Hawks should now have the chem- Year while running the team from Moir. With the absence of a proven istry necessary to register a serious the point guard position. "Z" has the centre these players will be counted challenge in the always tough West ability to dissect defeases with pin- on to do the majority of the division. point passing, and can also score rebounding, and this will be no easy The young and tremendously from the perimeter or penetrate the task in a division dominated by cen- talented unit returns all five starters hole whenever necessary. tre-oriented play. from last season, and several key Jeff's unique blend of skills Troje, a third-year forward with members off the bench. The team make him one of the best guards in tremendous strength and athleti- has had a full year to adjust to the the division, and he is a major rea- cism, scores well off the blocks. up-tempo offensive and full-court son expectations are so high for this Ryan, last year's team MVP, has a defensive strategies adopted by years squad. soft touch both inside and out, and head coach Mike Kilpatrick. Couple him with the scoring rebounds with the best. Moir scores "Coach K" moves from assistant touch of point guard Sandstrom and well and has the ability to shatter coach to head coach after taking it is easy to understand why there is backboards. over duties from iast year's nead a buzz around this team's abilities. This year's rookie crop will have man, Gary Jeffries. Coach Kilpatrick Sandstrom, was an OUA all-star a hard time living up to the stan- seems more than happy with new last season as he lead the Hawks dards set by Zdrahal and Sandstrom assistant coach John Zdrahal, as he from the shooting guard position. last year. Potential exists in Chris has adjusted to the system and the He can also shoot the ball from Popofski from Guelph and Nick players perfectly. behind the arc and his ability to Ritchie from Cambridge. Both have Perhaps Coach Kilpatrik's great- handle the ball makes him and played against some tough competi- est weapon will be the flexibility of Zdrahal a perfect combination. tion and will be worked into the line- up slowly. Six foot seven, Matt Cuttiford from Woodstock, may be just what PHOTO the Hawks need at the centre posi- RLE tion, and he will be given the oppor- by coach K. the streak alive this Friday night tunity to prove it. Kilpatrick believes in the notion when they entertain the Ryerson Patrice Pusey from Scarborough that: "If you bare your soul on the Rams at 7:30 p.m. at the Athletic Health Care. Those two words have been the will get a shot at power forward. floor everyday you will be reward- Complex. source of much discussion recently. Probably because In order for this year's team to ed," and so far this team has shown The boys will then be right back they at it again when the York we as a nation know the importance of investing in a achieve its expected success they agree. Saturday will have to accustom themselves The Hawks are 2-0 so far in Yeomen visit in another 7:30 p.m. rapidly to the system being instilled exhibition play and will look to keep start at the very same place. IntramuralLeagues GEN GUNDY week off due to Thanksgiving, but winning goal was scored with two Cord Sports the Mens' Volleyball league still minutes left in the game. Team 4 There isn't too much to report this played. Team 6 (The Individuals) and Team 7 remain the only unde- week from the intramural leagues. recorded their first win of the sea- feated teams in the league. They Several leagues were cancelled for son, while the Pikes continued their played each other this week, and in fitness, niitrit 1011. the week due to the Thanksgiving undefeated streak. went away with a tie game. The prevention, and natural maintenance make good sense. holiday weekend. Still, there were One Last Blast is also undefeat- Cover Girls/Guys also shone this some exciting games this week. ed, but had a bye this week. Mike week. They jumped from fourth Wellness, you see, is the normal state of being. In Co-ed Volleyball: MBA Purple, Fogarty, Lauren Green, Terry place to second place with their New York State government agrees. They have recently Yellow Bananas, Falcons, V.U.1., Arges, and Mike Delaney were all third win of the season. passed the Insurance Equality bill that mandates insurance and International were all victori- outstanding players in Men's A Standard First Aid course will ous in their games. Outstanding Volleyball. be offered on November 1 and 2. coverage for care. chiropractic players in these games included Co-ed Indoor soccer also experi- Class sizes are limited, so make Paul McCormack, Nicole enced its own excitement this week. sure you register soon. If all you For over 75 years, New York Chiropractic College Westbrook, Christine Morrison, The Golden Turkeys gave need is to get re-certified for first-

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18 • October 22,1997 CORD ENTERTAINMENT Sounds of haunting and healing AARON HUNTER Company, Berwick plays the griev- Cord Entertainment ing and repressed Uncle Archie with It's 1911. Sigmund Freud's The power and conviction. His huge Interpretation of Dreams has been voice cuts through the occasionally bubbling in the popular imagination blaring recorded orchestral score. for eleven years, and literature is On a side note, Berwick's grey hair, beginning to respond enthusiastical- ramrod posture and compact build ly to his message about the power of often made me think I was watching the unconscious mind. A lot of Anthony Hopkins in a musical ver- bizarre work is produced in this era, sion of The Silence of the Lambs. and much of it is unappealing or This is not a criticism. inaccessible. The blocking and set design is The children's novel The Secret also well-done. Director Gordon Garden (by Frances Hodgson Davis makes clever use of banners

Burnett) is a happy exception - wielded by his eerie black-clad beloved by generations of young 'dream-people' to construct whatev- readers, this work combines insight er spaces are needed, and whatever with magic and an entertaining mood. story. The acclaimed musical adap- A rotating platform serves many tation of The Secret Garden has just purposes, allowing us, for instance, arrived at the Waterloo Stage to see the same secret 'room' from Theatre, and it's worth a visit. different angles at different points in The plot of The Secret Garden the story. A lot of subtle effects are unfolds like a light Jane Eyre or a accomplished in The Secret Garden Wuthering Heights without the vio- with what are certainly limited lence: there's the typical trouble- resources. some orphan child, the rickety The Secret Garden is an engag- English country house on the -1 ing children's story that takes a moors, the typical comic servants PHOTO close look at bereavement and and the typical secrets. There are FILE loss. Ultimately, the metaphor of enough conventions at work here to the garden is one of hope for the is much lively when the curtain goes up and the lights go down. choke my dog, and this is the dog The cast of The Secret Garden more future - this is very fitting for a that ate an entire stick of butter last young theatre company trying hard weekend. the final sickening onrush of clo- been lobotomized' box at the door. I the genre out of the way, I can now to make its mark in an entertaining It's the story of Mary Lennox sure, but I wouldn't want to wreck it want to draw my own conclusions say a bunch of good things about and professional manner. (played by Marisa Mclntyre), a little for those of you like myself who occasionally. I find it frustrating to the Waterloo Stage Theatre's actual With accomplishments like The . brat who loses her parents and has have never read the book. . And wait for the narrative to advance as production. The songs are good and Secret Garden, The Waterloo Stage to go live with her uncle, a man dis- yes, there's a garden in there some- some quaint sap sings a lesson at even moving at times; there are only Theatre is carving out an important tracted by his own personal loss. where. A secret one. me. a couple of descents into plucky place for itself in this community. Both central characters are 'haunt- Before I discuss this specific pro- Of course, musical theatre English silliness. The entire cast is This production runs until me ed' by the past. duction,allow to complain about adapted from a children's novel is very competent, but the standout is December , and there are half price Both are tormented and eventu- one aspect of musicals in general. I going to be even more spelled out, Wayne Berwick, who performs the student rush seats available on per- ally set free by their dreams and dislike the way musicals tell the didactic and plodding than usual, role of Mary's uncle Archibald formance nights. For more informa- ghostly visions - what Freud would audience exactly what to think at all but I still don't have to like that part Craven. tion, call 888-0000. call their "dream-work." Lots of times, as though everyone in atten- ofit. A veteran performer and former twists and surprises occur before dance had checked a 'yes, I have With this mild reservation about member of the Canadian Opera Aaron Hunter is a limited resource. Theatre brings home the bacon

PAUL WELLHAUSER CORD ENTERTAINMENT male nudity. For that, I at least am herself and pursued numerous Fine For many people entertainment is thankful. Art degrees including a Masters something that has become closely The second play of the evening is from the University of associated with television. Do you entitled Pisces Is a Water Sign. It is Saskatchewan. find Full House or Urkel fill up too written and directed by Iccarson Pisces is a mature play which deals much of your day? Perhaps what (pronounced el-see-kar-son). She frankly with sexuality. The theme, has been lacking is the culture of took on this user i.d.- like name to however, has more to do with love. live theatre. avoid confusion with another "Sex is not abstract, it's the most Wilfrid Laurier is lucky enough Canadian artist who shares the concrete thing you can imagine," to have two plays being presented says the director. "The sex allows this week from Thursday to you to talk about love in terms peo- Saturday at 8:00 p.m. in the Theatre MMAUMi a ple can understand." Auditorium. The set Both the crew and the actors from The first play of the evening is the play are Laurier Students. The Root of All Squares. It is written and includes a crew has set up an elaborate stage performed by Laurier students Sam including a bathtub and a moat. Varteniuk and Sterling Lynch. This Those near the front of the audience play was premiered last year by bathtub and a will probably get wet. The actors Lauriers Theatre Collective, a club have taken on difficultroles in a play devoted to students interested in moat... Those which is "feminist, humanist and acting in and writing plays. gay positive." Root of All Squares is described Those interested in obtaining by Varteniuk as a comedy that is a near the front tickets for this sure to be entertain- "commentary on personal property ing double bill can call 884-0710 with other issues interweaved" into will probably ext. 4882. Admission is $7.00. The it. He goes on to add that it is "mild- two contrasting plays should provide ly satirical, politically motivated" an evening of anti-television enter- and "has a point to make." The tainment. action focuses on the actors with only a roll of tape, a stick and two Paul was so wrapped up in nudi- stones used as props. name Linda Carson. ty and sexuality after the reporting The play won the award for best lccarson has taught classes at of this story that he stripped off his production at the University of Laurier and owns a local art studio song pants and wrote the story butt WELUHAUSER Toronto's inter-collegiate drama fes- where she gives lessons in writing naked. Hmm, naked stories. PAUL tival. Lynch notes that their play was and visual art. She has a math the only one in which there was no degree from U ofW. Later she found What the hell are they doing? PHOTO:

October 22,1997 • 19 nomuim Where are you, sweet organ music? erin keating Austria where he is a Guest Cord Entertainment Professor of Orchestral Conducting Last Saturday, the WLU Symphony at the University of Graz. Orchestra left the confines of The The night began with the Aird centre to perform their first Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36 by concert of the year at the Benton Rlmsky-Korsakov. This piece was the Street Baptist Church. The reason high point of the evening for me. for this particular venue was the last The overture itself is incredible, and piece on the program Cairdlle Salnt- the symphony played it masterfully. Saens' Symphony No. 3 in C minor. A number of soloists were featured Op. 78, "Organ." in this first selection, all of whom The aforementioned organ dom- were thoroughly appreciated and inates the entire front wall of the applauded by the audience. church, and is both beautiful and The next piece on the program overwhelming. While waiting impa- was Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G tiently for the show to begin, 1 minor, K. 550. While this piece was eagerly anticipated the way that the extremely well played by the sym- sound from the organ would flow phony, it was a bit of a come down over the audience and fill the com- following the energy and intensity of paratively small church. Rimsky-Korsakov. keating Another special feature of this Finally, the time came for the erin performance was the guest conduc- organist, Jonathan Oldengarm to tor, Raffi Armenian. Maestro enter into the evening. PHOTO: Armenian's career up to this point Unfortunately, again through no has been a distinguished one. He fault of the symphony or of the evening was a disappointment, the ous about classical music. Not only Playing their hearts out... began with the Atlantic Symphony organist, this piece was a disap- symphony itself was excellent. They does the WLU Symphony Orchestra in Nova Scotia, and since then has pointment. The organ actually fully deserved the standing ovation offer a great evening of live music, hid until all were gone home for the conducted for a wide range of played a very small role in the which they received from the enthu- for Laurier students it's offered for night. She then fired up the organ groups, from the Armenian National music, and my longing for a siastic crowd. I know I'll definitely free. for a rousing rendition of Purple Orchestra to the Canadian Opera resounding, majestic presence from come out for their next performance Rain by the artist formerly known Company. Recently Maestro the organ was unfulfilled. and I highly recommend it to any- Driven by her desire to hear the as Prince. By all reports it sounded Armenian has relocated to Graz, Although the program of the one even slightly interested or curi- organ in all its majestic beauty, erin like, well, dove's crying.

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Cord Entertainment In Barbara Frum - A Daughter's living. Before The Journal was launched in Memoir, Frum's daughter, Linda pro By facing death daily, Barbara Frum 1982, the critics balled it as "the biggest vide* readers with an intimate and understood what it meant to really five. gamble in Canadian broadr,asting histo- chronological account of a woman she Her mantra was from the Book of ry.*' CBC was confident though Uiat The passionately admired and loved. Psairm: "Teach us to number our days Journal's 10:30 p.m. time slot, interview that wo may apply our hearts with wis- format called a "double-ender", and dom." : hosts Barbara Prvm and Mary Lou The inclusion of interviews with Finky were a winning combination. Barbara's friends and family, and During the first few months, The excerpts' from some of her own inter- Journal underwent growing pains: views and private letters are insightful. Finlay was relegated to field reporting They help the reader understand what and several technical glitches were motivated this highly energetic woman in both her private and public life. Barbara Frum once said, "everyone Battera From - k has an interesting story, it is only a ques- Daughter's Mmmit tion of getting it out" Linda Frum In life, Frum became one ofCanada's BaSantJne Rooks, $8.99 premiere journalists. She could go from interviewing the Prime Minister to talk- ing to a bee-keeper in Vancouver with- worked out. Soon the CBC saw results out missing a beat in the fast two months The Journal had She knew how to get to the heart of captured a 31% share of ail viewers for the story no matter how important or its time slot. trivial it might have been. Her job was got your From Canadians connected We've all of old favs, I was attributedfor much ofHie pivotal in keeping Journal's success. I I«r strung presence Linda's biography not only chroni- with the newsmakers of the day, a job THE BEST OF THE NEW TITLES, and masterful interviewing skills soon cles her mother's life but it also allows she did not take lightly, In death, Frum I built a loyal audience that continued for the reader to understand and learn from will be remembered as an exceptional, AND A BUNCH OF STUFF THAT WOULD ten years, until her death in 1992, what Barbara's fife meant to her daugh- compassionate, and respected Canadian. I In March of 1992,Frum succumbed ter and others. This a book about death Her (laughter's eloquent tribute is a cele- MAKE THOSE OTHER STORES CRY! I to leukaemia, an illness she had been and dying, succeeding, journalism, rela- bration of a remarkable life. bes4 eelec4i6h I 6*F foreign, cul4, I Eine letter from Ben flhime, ar\d I hflrd~~46—*fmd vide6e. I Oktoberfest debris with beauty and French people. The free Dear Editor, post-card receptacle was torn open in I would like to voice my outrage con- heavy metal protest against rabid funda- c66l I cerning the wretched state in which this mentalist Christians and people who lead 466. campus was left after our annual normal lives. Also, the fire alarm was mags I Okturretfest celebration. (Do you get it, pulled in order to call into question soci- there's TUrret' right in the middle of that ety's belief that you have to be nice to word, but it's supposed to people. Oktobe....awwwww). So much damage We should deem Marylin Manson oParrm was done to our fair school, I am forced persona non grata as soon as now. Not to believe that it was not drunken stu- only is he destroying school property, he dents but Marylin Manson. Yes, Marylin is poisoning the minds of our children Manson. with his devil music, (as is Our Lady The upturned garbage cans were a Peace). [B9 RCGlflfl ST. II ] [888°GEnX] commentary on our vain and fickle soci- I Love, fllouie ety, and how we are all so very obsessed Ben Harris Chech Out fTlidnight fHadness at the Princess! I

20 • October 22,1997 XORPENTEBJaiMMEMI Literature as the path to peace Joy Kogawa reads at Laurier BRUCE WATSON Through the intensely personal Cord Entertainment turmoil she experienced while writ- Last Tuesday, Laurier was hon- ing Obasan, she came upon her oured to host Joy Kogawa, author of solution to the problem of evil which Obasan and The Rain Ascends. had initiated the journey. "In the Joy Kogawa is Japanese- holocaust," she says, "God, denying Canadian, and was born in 1935 in his divinity, was in the powerless." Vancouver. Her book Obasan was Further, she speaks of what she the first novel written about the calls "the human condition," in internment and persecution of which lies our ability to conquer Japanese-Canadians during the evil. Her soft eyes intensify as she Second World War. Her personal asserts, "In the human condition is history, the story of her "journey of the capacity to believe in love, and life," and her account of her "jour- that is faith. With that, the world ney of the pen" were intimately does not need to collapse." entwined and were as banisters to Her challenge to all is to find the spiraling staircase of her narra- one's own path. That she has found tive. Writing for Kogawa is an her path is evident to all who hear intensely personal journey. her speak. Her face speaks of the As a young woman, she felt peace she now declares she has, overcome by the question of evil in and her face is lined with lines of the world, and by questions like: gratitude, and appropriately with "Where was God when the holo- joy. Her innate timidity showed at caust happened?" The inability to times throughout her talk, but it in answer led to depression, but it also no way served to shroud either her An Candy all alone led to the realization that she need- personableness or her gentle forth- Ear ed to find something she could rightness. arc a big, huge commercially suc- merits, but they are relegated to understand. Joy Kogawa is a member of The cessful band that sell out stadiums, the prelude or the epilogue of a That something was love, and Order ofCanada, and has published but damn it, they play some pretty song. The first single, D'you know she placed her trust in it. This trust four volumes of poetry, as well as a catchy tunes. I have to admit, YVhat I Mean" is a goodexample. led her to write, and her "journey of children's book called Naomi's Road though, the new album, Be Here There are some pretty neat the pen" began, soon becoming and Itsuka ("Someday..."), a sequel Mow, is a little hit of a disappoint- sound loops and distortion to be "the journey of trust in the affirma- to Obasan ("Aunt"). Even if you ment. found at the start and end of this tion of love." Life to Kogawa is "a missed the opportunity to meet her Basically, there is not a whole song, but they are never explored continuous spiraling journey, in person, it is not too late to get to lot of 'new' going on here. You in terras of song writing. Instead, always jumping into the unknown, know her. Her depth of perception have heard most of these tricks Noel gives us more of the usual trusting that I will learn by hind- and expression is encapsulated before and many of the songs tricks. sight, being uplifted by trust." within her writing; simply pick up sound down right familiar. Yeah, The album is solid, enjoyable, "However," she says, "your journey one of her books and let her pen Be Here Now the songs are catchy, but most of and I will probably listen to it more of life is not without guidelines." Her lead you on a journey. Kogawa's Oasis the songs fall short of their poten- than once. Unfortunately, it does guide is her pen. own journey continues. Sorly tial not demonstrate any growth. This 1 consider myself to be a pretty big The real story of this album is is acceptable for a third album, I Oasis fan, Not only do 1 like listen- unrealized potential Unfortunately, guess, but if the Oasis kids prod uce ing to their music, I have also any new or interesting elements another album like Be Here Now, taken the fime to learn a few of are either left unfulfilled or are music history will quickly forget their songs so that I can play &em pushed to ihe fringes oCa song. that they were once, "The greatest myself. I thoroughly enfoyed their A number of the songs have rock androll hand on the planet" two previous offerings. Sure, they freaky electronlea inspired ele* Sterling Lynch

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- Book Now, space limited. Absolute - mation call Joel 1-888-644-3888 -. House for Rent rqj-rrj, Ryan Port, Michelle Watt (you see "' lowest prices. Call Dwayne or 243 Hemlock Street, 5 Bedroom ' what entering can do?), Dave *•<: Brad 886-7567. Save $100 per Supersessions house, 2 bedrooms available, 1 ; %4\ Burnett, Janet Hughes, Cindy room before Oct 31/97. Is looking to hire graduate hon- minute from WLU, 10 minutes Guitar Lessons McKellar. Septll-Brian English, ors, masters, and PhD students to from UofW. Laundry facilities K-W Central; Guelph, Weber area. Heather Randall, Allison Riddle, Lyric Night Club tutor part time large groups of available, 9 month lease from Dec Micheal Bennett, RCM affiliate SJ Hough. Sept 6-Tim Kuhn, Free Shuttlebus every Saturday to students in introductory math, 1/97 till Aug 31/98 $325 plus utili- teacher. B.A. in Music. Beginners Sumit Pan. the Lyric. Picks up at St. Micheal's science, and economic courses, ties. Call Chris Kerrigan 1-800- to Advanced, all styles. Day and church on University Ave. at Call Joel at 1-888-644-3888. 844-7906 or 416-520-4389. evening classes. Call 576-6881. NOV. 22 The Third Annual NASTY 10:30pm, 11:25pm, and 12:15pm. COMEDY in the Turret..(this year Returns at 1:45am, and 2.10 am. Earn MONEY and FREE TRIPS! Roommate Wanted Time Constraints!! Kenny Robinson/Mike Wilmot will Absolute best SPRING BREAK Male or female to share two bed- Writer's block? Can't find the disgust—leave Mom at home) Guys and Dolls Packages available!! INDIVIDU- room $358 inclusive. Clean, quiet words or the right research mate- Kitchener Waterloo Musical ALS, student ORGANIZATIONS, or building, indoor swimming pool, rials you need? We can help! B. Productions is bringing "Guys and small GROUPS wanted!! Call Richmond Square on Regina WRITE: Custom Essay Service, 4 No Refunds or Exchanges. Dolls" to Centre in the Square Nov INTER-CAMPUS PROGRAMS at: Street. 5 minute walk to WLU. Collier St., Suite 201, Toronto, ON K. 20-23. Buy your tickets now for 1-800-327-6013 Available immediately. (519) 885- M4W 1L7 CALL: 416-960-9042 best seats. Please email Kim at or http://www.icpt.com 2960, ask for Tiffani or leave a FAX: 416-960-0240 hend6660@machl .wlu.ca for - message. | | # 0 CLASSIFIEDS more information RATES g ilflf1*IPIP V Volunteer Forum Desperately Seeking Wallet STUDENTS: A Labour/Volunteer Forum for the U2 Tickets Available!!! LOST: A black leather wallet/orga- 30 words or less $5

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