CORD THEThe tie Laurier University since that binds Wilfrid 1926 Volume 51, Issue 6 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 thecord.ca The value of a Is campus Laurier arts degree crowded? MIKE LAKUSIAK CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR This September has brought a great- 80% er number of students to Wilfrid Laurier University than inyears past of Canadian teens were pursuing a for- and the perception that campus is mal education in 2008 more crowded than ever before has emerged among those fighting the lines and encountering hallways flooded with students. "I wouldn't say it's extreme," said Wilfrid Laurier University Stu- dents' Union (WLUSU) president 83% it Kyle Walker, "but has definitely of these students were employed after become more of a problem over the graduation years thatI've been here, this year especially." When asked ifthe campus itself is overcrowded, however, assistant vice-president of physical resources 97.6% Gary Nowerreplied, "I'm not aware of any overcrowding, where is there of Laurier arts graduates were employed overcrowding?" after six months "They can deny that there's over- crowding but when you put together a 25-year plan to address it, clearly you're admitting at that point that there's overcrowding," said Walker. Exploring beyond the statistics to He referred to the campus mas- discover the value of post-secondary ter plan completed last year, which charts development atthe university education and the trends surrounding projected over the next two decades. the bachelor of arts degree A space utilization report con- ducted by the university stated that the only deficiency was a shortage of larger lecture halls. According to Nower, "Other than that our classrooms are utilized quite well right now." Aware ofthe prospects of a Soccer star returns to WLU crowded campus, Laurier president Max Blouw said, "We're adding to After playing with Canada's national team, Alyssa Lagonia looks space, in the meanwhile we're rec- ognizing that the numbers are up to resume leadership role with her Hawks teammates again and we know that we need to more effectively utilize the space." KEVIN CAMPBELL inexperienced midfielders on the provides the team was seen imme- STAFF WRITER [women's national] team. They were diately in her first match back with cuttingplayers for the [upcoming the Lady Hawks. u Ifthe Wilfrid Laurier women's soc- match versus] China and ifI was cut She notched a goal in a 2-1 vic- We're recognizing that cer foes weren't already quivering in two weeks, I'd be stranded and tory over the YorkLions on Sunday, in their cleats before facing the 5-0 have nowhere to go." an amazing feat given the travel- the numbers are up Golden Hawks, this news should Lagonia talked to her coaches and weariness and that dreaded back- send them scampering back home the consensus was that the 21-year- to-school routine that always seems again and weknow that before the coin toss. old would try and make the team to take longer than students are pre- Women's national team stand- once again after her degree was pared to gauge in early September. we need to more effec- out and one of the country's premier completed. Over the summer,Lagonia played young midfielders Alyssa Lagonia The Kitchener native, who only professional soccer with the Ot- tively utilize the space." has returned to don the purple and just set foot on Canadian soil last tawa Fury ofthe North American gold one last time. week after a three-week training W-League. "I've decided to do school and not stint in Italy and Germany, couldn't "I absolutely loved Ottawa," said return with the national team this be happier that she gets to reunite the all-star. "It was a big learning year," a fatigued Lagonia said. with the Hawks once again. experience and I think one ofthe —MaxBlouw, WilfridLaurier Univer- The fourth-year business ma- "Coming back this year has been reasons why I was called to the Ger- sity president and vice-chancellor jor's decision had to come fast and phenomenal, I love every one of [my many-Rome camp was because of furious." teammates] and I'm very happy to There was a big decision brewing be playing with them," Lagonia said. ... I'm one of theyoungest and most The shot in the arm that Lagonia Sports, page 25 YUSUF KIDWAI FILE PHOTO News, page 4 Inside Inside the Toronto UN increases gendered Dear Nicolas Sarkozy You are whatyou eat ACCESS U lends a hand International Film Festival initiative Read reviews from Cord writers of UN Womenwas created last July Opinion columnist Barbara Cord Features explores food, Campus News Editor Mike anumber of films that played in as a means for spreading the Ciochon writes an openletter to from smartphone applications for Lakusiak meets withLaurier Toronto over the course of the film empowerment of women around the French president following grocery shopping to advice on how students who are reaching out to festival. the globe. his policies regarding Roma to stay healthy during university. help their peers. populations. Arts, page 16 World, page 10 Opinion, page 24 Features, pages 12-13 News, page 3 2 EDITOR'S PAGE The Cord » Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Editor's Choice Campus 4 In Depth 14 Editor's Choice Online Weighing in on TIFF2OIO Local 6 Arts 16 Studentbody politics National 7 Classifieds 19 World 9 Opinion 22 Features 12 Sports Arts, page 16 25 thecord.ca/blogs Editor-in-Chief Alanna Wallace « awallacetathecord.ca This Week in quotes Vocal Cord Cord Roundtable a—— Did you know If a comet or asteroid you have until Tune in to the Cord Roundtable on Wednesdays hits the world and it's from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at radiolaurier.com to hear Sept. 24 to opt editors comment on stories and pieces they have out of the big enough it could de- written and edited in the issue published that day. Laurier health plan? stroy life as we know it. This week... I don'tknow if anything Keep up-to-date could be done about Campus News Editor Mike Lakusiak will be on air to discuss this week's section, including overcrowding that." on campus, AccessU and the importance of attend- ing "meet the profs" socials. —GarryPotter, Laurier sociology This week in arts professor Arts Editor Sarah Murphy will be discussing recent "I didn't know that... music and film events, including the Toronto Inter- whoa national Film Festival. She will also weigh in on Po- really?" laris Prize winner Karkwa. Also hear clips from last —Stefanie Meyer, second week's Polaris panel. year biology a — We can hook you up with some mad dis- From the archives 5years ago counts at our business "Albert St. a hotbed oftheft" operations." Scott Cameron, a fourth-year student, moved from 62 Albert Street after having his house broken into on multiple occasions. Cameron would dis- "I didn't know about the cover that his former neighbours lived in what is referred to as a "flop house" deadline, because of the no-questions-asked rent payment. but I know we He was convinced that the tenants ofthat house robbed him of $3,500 had to opt out." worth of goods, including electronics, alcohol and food. Although contacting —Abahy Raghuram, sec- -Kyle Hocking, WLUSUboard of the police, Cameronand another neighbouring student house that suffered ond year sociology and directors chair speaking to the board similar incidents oftheft had not found resolution. about discount cards anthropology Printed Sept. 21,2005 "He's the new Laura Allen, she used to second everything." -Chair of the WLUSUboard ofdirectorsKyle Hocking likening director TedBrown to 2009- 10 directorLaura Allen Volunteer for The Cord "I'm here for another two years, well likely three with the way things are working out." "I knew about opting out, Walker, Opportunities for... -Chris WLUSU hoard ofdirectors but not the date." Photographers, graphic artists, —Ming Fu, second "Probably ifyou took a survey on the street, 95 per cent ofpeople will have year heard of global warming. Whether they believe itreally exists is another BBA editors, writers ... and more! question." copy -GarryPotter, Laurier professor ofsociology regarding the popular perception and exis- tence ofclimate change Submit your application online at "Free ride on a coach bus? I'm down." -Kyle Hocking, Chair ofthe WLUSUboard of directors www.wlusp.com "You probably won't be surprised to find out that when they market it, stu- or email dents come. When we market it students think, 'yeah right that's like meet editor(a)thecord.ca the dentist'." -Kim Morouney, associate dean ofbusiness: academic programs and assistant professor for more details regarding SBESS marketing a potential "meet the profs" night "Yeah I did know that I'm in fifth year." "Ifyou think about it, our economyis insane." —Kirsten Howe, fifth year -Garry Potter, Laurier professor ofsociology speaking about international commerce psychology "Abortion rights, everybody seems to be afraid to talk about so the best you CORRECTION get is things like men and women having equal rights in family planning.... In the Sept. 15 article "First-years reminded ofresponsibility" it was stated I'mwith Hilary Clinton and a lot of other people, I think women have to have that Michael Imort is the dean ofthe faculty ofarts when he is the associate Compiledby Merkley access to safe legal abortions." dean ofarts. It was also stated that this is the firstyear that academic ses- Eric Photos Chemiak -Rhoda Howard-Hassman, Laurier global studiesprofessor and Canadian research sions were mandatory for incoming first-years when this is not the case.