The Cord » Wednesday, May 19, 2010 2 EDITOR's PAGE
THE The tie that hinds CORD Wilfrid Laurier University since 1926
Volume 51, Issue 1 Wednesday, May 19, 2010 thecord.ca Cuts avoided Laurier receives unanticipated government funds
MIKE LAKUSIAK CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR
The provincial budget provided unexpected relief for WilfridLau- rier University as the injection of over $300 million into Ontario's post-secondary system allowed cuts previously anticipated in all areas ofthe university to be avoided. Prior to the announcement in the budget, Laurier would have seen cuts of 1.5 per cent this year and six per cent the following year across all university operations. These cuts were deemed nec- essary as major issues emerged NICK LACHANCE VISUAL EDITOR with the university's pension plan Hours after the April 22 fire that destroyed six business including Mel's Diner, firefighters survey the damage of the Campus Court Plaza. and projected government funding came in to question. "This year, as in previous years, they took us completely by sur- prise," saidLaurier president Max New allegations behind blaze Blouw of the province's decision. "We were planning with all due blaze under an acceptable level of fire started and where the fire start- investigation is "pending the out- diligence for those cuts and then PAULA MILLAR control. ed in the complex," he said. come of the information that we completely unexpectedly, the dol- LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR While neighbouring business At the same time, despite spec- have so far, and depending on what lars came in." owners have alleged that the fire ulation ofcriminal activity, Olaf comes to us through the Fire Mar- Departments had already taken At 5:30 a.m. on April 22, a rapidly started in the DJ booth at Tabu, nei- Heinzel, Public Affairs Coordina- shal." Heinzel urged anyone with measures in reaction to the cuts, developing fire engulfed a number ther Waterloo's fire nor police de- tor for the Waterloo Regional Police, information to contact the local which had been expected for near- of adjoining businesses in Campus partments will corroborate this explained that the police must also authorities. ly a year. Court Plaza - located at 140 Univer- charge. awaitword from the Ontario Fire However, for the owners and According to Blouw, areas ofthe sityAvenue West. Percy explained that this is due to Marshal before commencing any those employed by the already-dev- school including the faculty of sci- According to JohnPercy, public the fact that part ofthe Ontario Fire sort of investigation. astated businesses, such a success ence had "already been on a path education officer for Waterloo Fire Marshal's investigation remains in- While acknowledging thatthe po- offered little-to-no solace. to readjust in the ways they deliver Rescue, it took the responding units complete. It "is still part of our in- lice are currently involved, Heinzel some of their education in antici- approximately two hours to get the vestigation to determine how the remarked that the direction ofthe Local, page 6 pation ofcuts," he explained. "Not needing to make the cuts, what they can now do is achieve some other objectives that they have." Along with the increased pro- Student runs for city councillor vincial funding the budget in- troduced a wage freeze for non- Laurier student Erin Epp has declared her candidacy for the unionized workers, affecting about 20 per cent ofLaurier employees. October municipal election; the third-year is running in Ward 7 "Most of our budget is wages and salaries," explained vice-pres- participation," Epp explained that environmental sustainability, com- ident offinance Jim Butler. PAULA MILLAR her campaign will focus on "bring- munity engagement, ensuring a liv- "So in our originalbudget we LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR ing forward the ideas ofWaterloo's able and accessible community for had escalation estimates in there citizens." all residents and the promotion of that we had to revise because of On May 17, Wilfrid Laurier Univer- Continuing this theme, the eve- Uptown Waterloo's local businesses the freeze." sity student Erin Epp announced her ning featured an interactive group as areas she plans to address. "It's a significant savings," bid for Waterloo city council. session in which the audience was At the same time, however, Epp Blouw said ofthe effect ofthe The declaration made Epp, a asked to envision their ideal Water- promised that a concrete platform wagefreeze. third-year political science student, loo 15 years into the future. will only be decided after much in- "We have the opportunity to pay the first official candidate for Up- Such visioning sessions will be put from area residents. into the pension or what have you, town Ward 7 and the youngest to a weekly staple throughout Epp's Although a university student, we can redirect those dollars, and enter the municipal race to date. campaign. It is through these fo- first and foremost Epp considers there's no end of need." At her Monday evening launch rums, she explained, and the in- herself a member ofthe Waterloo Despite provincial intervention event, Epp gave a taste ofwhat is put of community members, that community and believes that stu- that has allowed Laurier to balance to be expected as she hits the cam- she will determine and finalize her dents entering local politics need to its budget, the university is by no paign trail for the pending fall platform. have a strong grasp ofbroader com- means nearing complete financial NICK LACHANCE VISUAL EDITOR election. Nonetheless, Epp noted a few of munity issues. stability. Epp at her campaign launch Based on the premise of the key issues she hopes to bring to event on Monday evening. "community, consultation and the city's council. Epp highlighted Local, page 6 Campus, page 4
Inside
The ultimate summer Stars leave a lasting John Morris: A Cord a impression on Waterloo exclusive interview "We're often consumed in some level of doubt Cord staffreview the band's show The Laurier alumnus and on what ourrole is" at Starlight and their upcoming curling gold medalist shares his album The Five Ghosts experience ofthe Vancouver 2010 Olympics Peter National pastimes to get you —CBC anchor Mansbridge on through the heat Canada's role in the world Features, page 9 Arts, page 10 Sports, page 15 National, page 8 The Cord » Wednesday, May 19, 2010 2 EDITOR'S PAGE
Editor's Choice News 3 Feature 9 Editor's Choice Redefining construction: Campus 4 Arts 10 Understanding Poland Local 6 Opinion 12 Art influx National 7 Sports 14 Arts, page 11 World 8 thecord.ca/world
Acting Editor-in-Chief Laura Carlson « icarlson(athecord.ca This Month in quotes Vocal Cord a u - What epitomizes a time-lapse camera in place It's kind of like "We're trying to put the Canadian will film the project as it goes and will be ac- being with your family that summer? cessible on the Internet so you could go on and at Christmas dinner for
click - and know when they speed up a flower 28 days in a row." you
blooming - so you could actually be able see the —Evan Cranleyfrom Stars describing band tensions in the recording studio thing taking shape." —WLUSUgeneral manager Mike McMahon, on how they will document the Terrace expansion "Travelling around On- « "How old are you?" tario. Even just going —Canadian pop rock singerand songwriterAndy Kim, co-writer ofthe 1968 hit somewhere like Ottawa "Sugar, Sugar", in a phone interview with CordArts Editor Sarah Murphy You'd rather go oops in a is beautiful." —Adrianna Ciccone positive way, rather than "I'm taking everybody on the dean's trip, the infamous dean's trip, this sum- mer as planned." Second-year music the other way." —David McMurray, dean ofstudents, on maintaining a strongrelationship with student groups as he transitions into his new role as VP: student affairs
"I was shown this really great book called Mrs. Brooks Loves Books about this —VP: Finance JimButler on making little girl who has to go the library all the time, hates going to the library, conservative estimates when dealing hates books, and doesn't get into reading at all. The librarian was not your with Laurier's pension problems typical librarian, she was a really zany out-there character and she gets kids to fall in love withbooks. It's an amazing story and when I read it I thought, you know, we can do something similar to that in Kitchener-Waterloo." —BronwynAddico, events and marketing co-ordinator ofWords Worth Books on get- ting children to read "Getting in a trip to Canada's Wonderland." —Edward Casey From the archives Dear LIFE Fourth-year business 5 years WLUSU renovates thirdfloor oftheFNCC Dear Life is your opportunity to writea pita. Thanks Pita Shack, these new In the summer of2005 the Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union un- letter toyour life, allowingyou to vent barriers that prevent us from seeing derwent $600,000 renovations. The intention was that the new space on the your anger with life's littlefrustrations in what goes in our pitas really doesn't thirdfloor ofthe Fred Nichols Campus Centre wouldbe more accessible to a completely publicforum. All submis- work in your favour and they are students, as it wouldbe clear where all the different WLUSU services were sions to DearLife are anonymous, should probably why so many people are located. The new design featured improved lounge, more study space and be no longer than 100 words and must be complaining. grouped together full-time staff offices. With these renovations two busi- addressed toyour life. Submissions can be Sincerely, nesses - TravelCUTS and Super Dave's barbershop - were removed. sent to [email protected] no later than Crushed Chick Pea Printed May 25,2005 Monday at noon each week. Dear Life, "Cottaging in Muskoka." 10years Dear Life, So I just overheard this Asian guy —Mike Hayes driver and friend his ideal Drunk crashes on campus I am ashamed by disappointed tellinghis that girl Fourth-year political A man driving impaired down King Street on a Saturday night smashed his in some ofthe students here at Lau- in the world is high in hotness and car into theWillison field (now Alumni Field) tennis courts. The drunk driv- rier. I am thoroughly disgusted by low in self-esteem. I recognized that science er hit three cars on King Street and crashed after he swerved into Laurier's the amount of cigarette butts around guy because I see him talking to high parking lot while trying to evade Waterloo Regional Police. our campus (ie. thelibrary!) as well school girls all the time. Geez, get PrintedMay 31,2000 as the litter. For some absurd rea- a life. son, I thought I was going to school Sincerely, 25 years with educated people who knew Hopes No One Ever Dates You Plans to buy new residence building falls through better. Garbage goes in a garbage The university's bid for a new residence building located at 344 Regina St. can and cigarettes go in a butt dis- North was blocked, as the university had a stipulation that they would not posal. Maybe try quitting? Dear Life, purchase a building that had already-existing leases. Although the tenants Sincerely, Wind:you are loud and obnoxious. (including 30 from Wilfrid Laurier University) were offered accommoda- I'm Sorry I Thought I Was Going You mess my hair up and make me tions at another the offer. building close by, they chose not to accept The to University with People Smart put more effort into walking out- "I have a cottage near new residence building would have housed 40 first-year students as well as Enough to Know Smoking Is Bad for side. I can'tgo on my run because a headresident and dons. You and Is Not Sexy you are so miserable. Algonquin Park, so that's Printed May 23,1985 Sincerely, always special for me." Dear Life, Suck It —Anna Kowaleski I recently went to the Pita Shack to Third-year languages Editor's note order a spicy chicken (which by the Dear Life, 2009-10 Editor-in-ChiefLaura Carlson served as the acting editor for this way are delightful) and to my sur- Sup? issue. Alanna Wallace will assume the role as editor-in-chief for the June 30 prise what I had thought was spicy Sincerely, Compiled by David Goldberg issue. chicken turned out to be a falafel Me Photos by Nick Lachance
THE CORD Editorial Board Senior staff Colophon Preamble to The Cord The tie that binds WilfridLaurier University since 1926 Editor-in-Chief. Alanna Wallace Lead Reporter Vacant The Cord is the officialstudent newspaperof the Wilfrid Laurier constitution awallace disruption for students be kept LINDA GIVETASH will a minimum as the Terrace will re- NEWS DIRECTOR at main in full operation. Summer construction on campus "They are not going to remove the is already underway, this year tar- windows in the Terrace proper un- geting primarily food and beverage tilthe outside part is basically fully venues. constructed," explained McMahon. Sites that have been approved Apart from minor disruptions include the Wilfrid Laurier Univer- planned to occur on weekends in- sity Students' Union's Terrace food volving the plumbing that fuels court and Food Services' Fresh Food Union Market and William's Ex- Company, Concourse Cafe and Tim press, the businesses willbe acces- Hortons. sible until mid-November. "In the space that remains in the The Terrace lower level food court, Union Market The expansion ofthe lower level of and the sushi vending tent... will the Terrace food court in to the area conduct renovations oftheir own," between the Fred Nichols Cam- said McMahon. The six week project pus Centre (FNCC) and Macdonald will affect Union Market exclusively. House Residence began the week of A digital sign, a $42,000 capi- COURTESY OF WLU PHYSiCAL RESOURCES May 10. The addition, set to be com- tal expenditure also approved and An artist's rendering of the renovated FNCC featuring the expansion to the Terrace food court. pleted by January 2011, will provide funded by the SLL, will be installed The addition creates approximately 2,000 square feet of extra space. an increase of approximate 2,000 outside the FNCC replacing the sign squarefeet of student space. which currently stands by the en- Michael Welk, project co-ordina- trance doors. McMahon confirmed changes will allow for a full menu said Welk. progress. Once they are confirmed tor ofrenovations and construction that it should be fully installed by offering of Tim Hortons prod- As contracts with Second Cup and acontractor is hired, construc- at Laurier, remarked, "It's going to June 30. ucts, including breakfast and lunch have ended, Starbucks was decided tion will begin with hopes ofcom- be a comfortable space for students sandwiches. to be a more beneficial partnership pletion for the fall. to come and hang out." Food Services "Part ofour goal in the science according to Dawson. More minor changes will be oc- The proposal for the expansion Among the changes occurring at location, to recognize the trend and The new Starbucks will feature curring at the Tim Hortons in King was approved by the Student Life food services locations this sum- the growth in the faculty over the the company's core product line, Street residence, where the current Levy (SLL) three years ago, which mer, the most notable will happen past 10 years, we need to create an- along with their sandwich program, baking equipment will be moved to is now contributing approximately at the Tim Hortons in the Peters and other full service lunch location to although previously sold items such the Science building location and $1.1 million to the new space. science buildings, and atthe Con- take some ofthe traffic demand as soups and grilled cheese will then replaced with grills and fryers The space is designed to accom- course Cafe. away from Terrace food court and most likely be discontinued. to offer different menu items. modate the needs of students, in- With both Tim Hortons locations dining hall," explained Dawson. Despite the physical changes The Fresh Food Company, oper- cluding power outlets for laptops being approximately 10years old, The Peters building Tim Hortons happening to the site ofthe busi- ating through the dining hall, will along the new window counter renovations were necessary, accord- will change its layout to improve ef- ness, there are no plans for exten- have three new pieces of equipment seating. ing to director of student services ficiency, while adding a toaster to sive upgrades in the seating area of installed adjacent to the current deli "We're going to try to integrate it Dan Dawson, to meet the brand's prepare food for customers and re- the Concourse. counter to provide students with into as much ofthe furniture as pos- standards for merchandising and moving the unprofitable pizza op- "They're thinking of provid- Halal food options. sible so that there's enough [electric] equipment. tionfrom the menu. ing some counter mounted seating "Part of our overall object has receptacles for people to go to," said "What we're moving towards is The Concourse Cafe willreceive along the window but overall there's been with all ofthese redesigns to .Welk. newer equipment, double point of a fUll renovation to accommodate a no big plans," said Welk. focus on getting line ups processed as Both Welk and WLUSU general sale ... and [to] set them up in an er- new partnership for the location. The Hub and the OneCard office as efficiently possible with the manager Mike McMahon assured gonomic way that benefits the em- "The Second Cup location is actu- are intended to be renovated this broadest product line that we can that although construction will ployees better," said Dawson. ally being removed all together and a summer, but according to Welk the given the location restrictions," said be on-going into the fall term, the For the science building location, Starbucks kiosk is going in its place," drawings for businesses are still in Dawson. News in brief WLUSU approves new budget Since our last issue... WLU, Conestogabegin degree-diploma programs a for the board," he said. Laurier and Conestoga College MIKE LAKUSIAK "So the board could fully un- $976,615 have officially launched two new CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR What we tried to do derstand and walk away with jointprograms in computer sci- The Wilfrid Laurier Students' Union more confidence on what they'd Total WLUSU budget 2010-11 ence as well as biochemistry and operating budget for 2010-11 year this year was ensure approved." biotechnology. was unanimously approved by the When the budget came before the These offerings were the result of board of directors on April 30. that Brantford funds board for approval, few questions two years of planning and discus- The new budget, while not sig- were raised and board members $26,915 sionbetween the two schools. More nificantly altered from last year, was were benefiting Brant- seemed to have a clear impression co-operation on programs like this approached differently than in years of its contents. Budget for next WLUSU election is anticipated in the future and sev- past and aims to achieve a more de- ford students." "When we did pass it, I looked it eral new offerings are planned for fined and succinct set of goals. over and it looked fp ne, the changes the next fewyears. Totalling nearly $1 million, with didn't look like they were signifi- -MikeLakusiak only a negligible decrease from last —Kyle Walker, WLUSUPresident cant enough to raise any red flags," $30,964 year, the budget introduced greater second-time director GregEvans decentralization ofWLUSU's Water- pointed out about the budget's clar- Increase in Brantford budget loo and Brantford operations, with ity thatlet the board pass it unani- Prof earns $1.4 million Canada Brantford receiving a greater share seen as necessary. mously in five minutes. what to put more money towards," Research Chair grant of funds than previously. "We had an amazing transition McMahon explained the impor- said Evans. Canada Research Chairs, a federal "What we tried to do thisyear was opportunity available by working tance ofthe board having a firm "Students want more advocacy for program that funds research in uni- ensure that Brantford funds were with everyone together on the bud- grasp ofthe budget they approve. "I example, so we've put more towards versities across the country, recently benefiting Brantford students, like- get," noted WLUSU general man- believe that the confidence directors advocacy this year than we would grantedLaurier $1.4 million in sup- wise in Waterloo," explained WLU- ager Mike McMahon. He empha- have coming out of the process is have had we not known." port of Rhoda Howard-Hassmann, SU president Kyle Walker. "Now sized how effective the collaboration contagious, just like a lack of confi- McMahon characterized the up- a professor in the global studies de- we've narrowed down where the between incoming and outgoing dence can be contagious." comingyear as one of planning as partment and Balsillie School of In- funds are coming from and where groups was and will be as this ap- Through comprehensive market WLUSU evaluates its role. ternational Affairs. they're going." proach continues. research completed last year, WLU- "The findings from the market re- Over the next sevenyears, How- For the first time, no interim bud- "This strategy will allow us to SU arrived at four new ends or goals search report are very challenging ard-Hassmann plans to use the new get was passed for the summer and produce an even better budget on an for the budget to focus on. By defin- for the organization and are goingto funding towards travelling to con- focus to sites. rather than waiting until June to even better timeline nextyear be- ing new areas to attention in drive us a great strategic plan," he ferences and research release abudget for the entire fis- cause ofwhatwe learned this year." its services for students, WLUSU said. "It challenges us to communi- -Taryn Orwen-Parrish cal year, it was passed much ear- With few returning board mem- replaced the nine loosely-defined cate better." lier. Since the incoming manage- bers examining the budget, McMa- ends previously employed. "Students are finding different valuable ment team were able to work along hon outlined the aim of this budget "The new ends mean that we re- things more than when we Read thefall stories online at with their predecessors to draft this process. "For our team the goal was ally know what students want to did the last market research report - budget, an interimbudget was not to create a more transparent budget see out ofWLUSU now, so we know whichwas never." thecord.ca 4 The Cord • Wednesday, May 19, 2010 CAMPUS Campus News Editor Mike Lakusiak » mlakusiakcathecord.ca Researchers awarded grants News in brief MIKE LAKUSIAK More summer courses CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR offered Despite concerns for a shortage of Fourteen Wilfrid Laurier University summer class offerings this year, the researchers in sciences and mathe- total number of courses available matics have been awarded $340,000 on campus and online has increased in research funding through the from lastyear. Laurier registrar Ray 2010 Natural Sciences and Engi- Darling noted that in-class cours- neering Research Council (NSERC) es have increased from 116 to 130, Discovery Grantcompetition. while online courses increased from ELLI GARLIN PHOTO MANAGER According to chemistry professor 72 to 79 offerings. Ken Maly, this funding, which will More notably, course enrolment be granted over a five-year period, has increased with 5,560 students NYU profspeaks at finance will allow faculty members to hire currently registered in comparison conference students for lab assistance and to to only 4,382 students registered Laurier's school ofbusiness and purchase materials. last year. economics (SBE) hosted its sixth annual finance conference "Without [this] funding ... 1 -Linda Givetash May 14. wouldn'tbe able to proceed as I am, The conference attracts keynote it is of critical importance," said NICK LACHANCE VISUAL DIRECTOR speakers from all over North Amer- Maly. Professors Ken Maly (left) and Matthew Smith (right) have received ica who present and discuss papers For the university to receive this NSERC grants to continue their respective research projects. MLSB begins a new season on global corporate finance. number of awards - 14 of the 29 Major League Summer Baseball One presentation was by New faculty that applied received grants research rather than the potential resources, you are hiringfewer stu- (MLSB) has launched for its 18th York University economics and fi- - was not out ofthe ordinary, ac- "real world" applications of the find- dents, publishing a little less - all of season, providing WilfridLaurier nance professor Marti Subrahman- cording to biology professor Mat- ings, echoed Maly. His research in which makes it challenging." University students with an official yam whose paper focused on the thew Smith. Smith was the recipi- chemistry involves liquid crystalline Maly believes that a strong re- groupto enjoy the summer pastimes U.S. corporate bond market during ent ofthe largest amount offunding molecules that exist between solid search component lends credibility ofbaseball and beer. the recent economic crisis. "We al- from NSERC, earning a $220,000 and liquid states ofmatter. to the university, is important for Despite a minor encounter with ways bring in some U.S. and Cana- Discovery Grantand an additional What make the grants Laurier re- hands-on involvementfor students by-law officers due to noise com- dian speakers," explained confer- $120,000 supplement. searchers have received notable are (such as those hired using NSERC plaints at a May g house party, ence co-ordinatorand SBE profes- ALaurier graduate, Smith's re- the criteria weighed by NSERC in its funds) and affects what students Adam Gingrich, a convenor for sor Madhu Kalimipalli. search focuses on chloroplasts in decision, as well as recent changes can expect from their instructors in MLSB, has confirmed thatthe sea- "We had someone from Harvard plant cells and how cells manage to in how these criteria are evaluated. the classroom. son is still up and running. last year, we have people come from distributeproteins internally. "It is becoming more competi- "My research has valuebecause This year, students can register all the big schools....This is mostly "We're interested in it from a tive and more challenging to receive I'm excited about what I do," Maly to play in one of 30 teams that have a research conference," said Kali- pure, basic biological perspective," these grants, especially in smaller explained. "It shows students how been sponsored. mipalli. "Most ofthe audience is said Smith. institutions," said Maly. a concept they may learn in class -Linda Givetash PhD students that come from other NSERC grants are typically pro- "If you're at a smaller school, can be applied in a research setting, schools, though there were a few vided for fundamental scientific chances are you have fewer even if it's not yet the 'real world.'" undergraduates from here as well." -Mike Lakusiak Laurier profs' salaries rank better than average According to a Statistics Canada report released at the beginning of Fewer applications to WLU May, tenured professors at Wilfrid The number of applications to the Laurier University made an average undergraduate program at Laurier of$131, 467 in 2007-2008, the latest this fall are down one per cent from' available data. last year according toLois Wood, Laurier professors are paid simi- associate registrar. lar or more on average than those at This reflects a decrease in appli- most Canadian universities. cants of 0.1 per cent from Ontario The report states that the 109 full secondary students and 11.1 from professors atLaurier made more non-secondary students, excluding than those at Carleton University direct international applicants. In and the University of Guelph, and comparison, the Ontario Universi- earned nearly the same as those at ties' Application Centre reported an Queen's University. increased of 2.9 per centto univer- -Mike Lakusiak sities across the province. -Linda Givetash Uncertainty lingers despite 'temporary reprieve' -cover "There's alot of moving parts - 44 11ffl™ we've got a severe pension problem JiyJIMIE a news T® thathasn't gone away" Butlerpoint- This is all good ed out, though the situationwas not as severe as originally expected. situation... everyone & UW, WLU Conestoga College Grads Butler projects that the situation for Laurier will remain tenuous. around us is in pretty Enjoy a F[RiEE*Steak Dinner.** "We're back to whatwill happen in 2011-12 because you're back into rough shape." * * * When dining with a minimum 6 02. Canada AAA Top Sirloin an uncertain environment where we of three additional guests who steak with chef's vegetable and don'tknow what thefunding regime each enjoy a full priced entree. oven roasted potatoes. will do," he said. "We're all in a sort oftemporary —Jim Butler, VP: Finance reprieve." He expressed that the university's position now is to make the best of the situation. "What we're doing is taking the surpluses and plugging holes for the next couple years." "If we ever knew we were goingto get full funding, we wouldn't have to Laurier can proceed now finding it- play this kind ofgame, butyou have self in a less tenuous position. to plan for the worst and hope for "This is all a good news situa- hispired Casual Cuisine the best." tion; ifyou look at what's going on Blouw shared a perspective of at Guelph, McMaster is laying off, similar cautious optimism. huge deficits at Queen's - everyone *©do[] iHSoiiiolii® fm dtetiuifeo "With a balanced budget this year, around us is in pretty rough shape," we can actually think about, as we said Butler. $1 move forward, how we position 113© BCooDg S DS) ©M M2J) WB can "They're all forced to make cuts our resources relative to the new and we've managed to come out academic plan," he said about how okay - reasonably okay." The Cord • Wednesday, May 19, 2010 5 Summer class registration at Laurier increased 27 per cent over last summer to 5,560 - nearly half the number of students enrolled in the fall 2009 semester. Changes to admissions approved ——— MIKE LAKUSIAK 44 ofarts program, complete one year CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR of Conestoga's general arts and sci- "We have to do all we ence program at an average of 75 per With the May 12 meeting ofthe Wil- cent, their admission to Laurier will frid Laurier University senate, there can to attract those stu- be guaranteed. have been changes to admissions as Acting dean ofarts Mary-Louise " well as how students are categorized dents here Byrne pointed out that students once they are enrolled. would be able to attend college for a Laurier president Max Blouw re- year, after which she said, "They are ported that Ontario's universities often highly motivated." will need to attract greater numbers Finally, Byrne presented a motion of international students and grow for approval of changes to require- MYLES WILSON FILE PHOTO substantially in the future, goals that ments for arts students to choose a David "Daddy Mac" McMurray will now oversee the deans of the province will examine in its pro- —Registrar Ray Darling on the univer- major. students at Laurier's Waterloo and Brantford campuses. vision of funding. sity increasing targetsfor international Since the province provides This focus atLaurier was reflect- students greater funding for those in honours ed as senate passed a new form of programs, students will now be al- McMurray appointed mandated English proficiency test- lowed to remain undeclared until ing for international students. their third year and remain desig- Laurier registrar Ray Darling em- "We may have other classes come nated as "honours" students. to new VP position phasized the increased necessity of along as well," said Darling. "We're Assuming the student maintains such testing. "The government has going to monitor this and see how a GPA of 5.0, they will no longer be set very ambitious targets for inter- students do in this arrangement." required to declare a specialization LINDA GIVETASH "We're going to do an interna- national recruitment," he said. "We Another admissions-related item to stay in an honours BA program. NEWS DIRECTOR tional search and post it and have a have to do all we can to attract those approved during the meetingwas a Previously, many students who full competition and review, selec- students here." program to offer guaranteed accep- did not choose a major after first On May 12, David McMurray, Wil- tion and advisory group," explained Also approved by the senate was tance to Laurier for students who year would lose the honours desig- frid Laurier University dean of stu- McMurray. "My goal would be to a credit-equivalency program that initially do not qualify out of high nation, only to re-enter an honours dents, was appointed to the position have a successor in place for stu- would allow a Waterloo School school ifthe student attends Cones- stream before graduating. As such, vice-president of student affairs. dents' arrival in September." Board grade 12 economics class to toga College for one year. the university would receive less The newly-developed position Although the position of dean be counted as a university credit in . "It gives our local partner some funding for these individuals. "In will accommodate the growing will be assumed by a new individu- the place offirst-year economics additional students and we'll be essence, they're getting a degree at a needs ofstudents as the university al, students will still be able to find course ECI2O. guaranteed students after that first discount," explained Byrne. expands at all its campuses. McMurray in the dean of students This initial offering is meant as a year," Darling said. "We're always With the approval of the senate, "We're a bigger place institution- office on the third floor ofthe Fred trial of such a program which could looking for transfer students." the change to arts will come into ef- ally now in a multi campus way that Nichols Campus Centre (FNCC). be applied to a variety ofuniversi- If these students, whose high fect July 1 and the language testing one person couldn't possibly be geo- "I expect to be where students ty-credit high school classes in the school grades were insufficient to be and admissions changes will begin graphically in more than one place," are," stated McMurray. "We're going future. accepted into the Laurier bachelor in September. said McMurray. to switch up our offices a little bit in "Our commitmentto student life, this suite, but [I'm] going to be stay- student success and student expe- ingright here." rience requires that we have more Although his administrative du- than one person acting in that role." ties as a vice-president will take up With the creation ofthe new po- more ofhis time, allowing for the sition ofvice-president of student incoming dean to develop close re- affairs, a dean of students at the lationships with students, McMur- Brantford campus will also be added ray is confident he will maintain his lievablG rate. Wc also to build a stronger relationship be- connection with the student body to %£ i tween students at each campus and continue to ensure their needs are 1j theirrespective dean. met. Including a dean at any future "It's an exceptional commitment campus location, notably if an ex- by the universityto recognize the pansion to Milton does occur, will student experience as a pillar as .... now be required under the new whatLaurier is about as a univer- structure. sity," said McMurray. wßß^^B^taMß^^Mgß^^ In regards to finding a successor "[Former dean of students] Fred for the dean of students position at Nichols set the stage and the tra- the Waterloo campus, McMurray dition of the dean of students in said that he will begin the search as support for students here and I'm soon as the budget for these initia- honoured to maintain, develop and tives are passed atthe upcoming build that tradition in history over governor's meeting this month. the years." Bill Kitchen leaves WLU LINDA GIVETASH For the summer, the responsi- ~ '••• # NEWS DIRECTOR bilities ofthe former programs and " services manager havebeen divided '"'* On April 28, programs and services between McMahon and marketing '^' \ managerfor the Wilfrid Laurier Uni- and communication managerPhil I versity Students' Union Bill Kitchen Champagne. ended his employment after work- "Most notably Phil [Champagne] ing for the union since August of has picked up responsibility for re- 2003, initially as the Turret Night- source requirements for Orientation club assistant manager. Week programming," McMahon Although unable to comment on said, which will ensure that student the reason for his departure, WLU- requirements of resources will con- SU general manager Mike McMa- tinueto be met over the summer hon confirmed that the position of months. programs and services manager has been terminated. The development of a new posi- tion is currently in the works. "We are reviewing the needs of :j , ; '* »*_ _. ,^BlitiM jibs :^jmhl the [campus] clubs, faculty asso- Hoffaco Property Management n if* ii ffiMKr 2.. ciations and student services cur- Student rental apartments avail- rently and we will hopefully be able for rent close to WLU. coming up with a resource model CLEAN, upgraded DETACHED that's required within a month," said houses, townhouses, apartments McMahon. and true loft spaces. Rentals avail- The new position is not expected able on many nearby streets in- to be posted until mid-July, with the cluding Ezra, Marshall, Hazel, and intention of being filled for the fall. Lester Rentals to suit all group "We are ... trying to be in touch sizes from 1 to 13. Many start with campus clubs as far as their dates available. Please contact resource requirements so we can Hoffaco Property Management design the best possible helper for rent(ahoffaco.com (preferred) or those departments," said McMahon. through phone 519-885-7910. 6 The Cord • Wednesday, May 19, 2010 LOCAL Local Editor Paula Millar « pmillartathecord.ca Possible changes to parking in student areas City council will re-examine a proposal to install pay and display meters on Bricker, Ezra and Clayfield - LINDA GIVETASH - the area in question pointed out NEWS DIRECTOR that one ofthe letters submitted by a Laurier student preferred the pro- On May 17, a proposal was made to posal ifthe pay hours were reduced Waterloo city council to install park- to 4 p.m. rather than 6 p.m., further ing meters along Bricker Avenue, inferring that greater feedback is Ezra Avenue and Clayfield Avenue. needed before proceeding with the The reasoning for the motion was proposal. to increase turnover and reduce by- "Has anyone ever seen pay and law infractions. display parking in a residential Phil Hewitson, the city's direc- area?" asked Mike Milovick, an area tor oftransportation, presented the landlord, pointing out another flaw idea for pay and display parking in of the proposal to council. the area immediately south ofthe Although the report contained a Wilfrid Laurier University. letter from the Wilfrid Laurier Uni- The project would require that versity Students' Union that Hewit- any parking on weekdays between 8 son expressed was in support of a.m. and 6 p.m. cost $2 per hour, be- the proposal, councillors Karen ing free for a limit ofthree hours be- Scian and Diane Freeman remained yond those hours. It would, howev- hesitant on its overall purpose and er, still ban overnight parking on the benefit. streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. "I feel that we're essentially tar- After mailing informational geting students," said Freeman, who pamphlets to residents effected by supported the move to defermotion the proposal, Hewitson noted that to provide more time to research the only six responses were received, of impact of the project. NICK LACHANCE VISUAL DIRECTOR which a mere two were in support. The project will be brought back A $2 per hour fee for weekday parking will be effective as of Aug. 23 if the projected plan is accepted. Lan McLean, councillor ofWard 7 to council on June 7. UW plans for expansion Initial projects to expand UW's north campus are approved « 'Waterloo represents a ALEXANDROS MITSIOPOULOS certainly lot of activities." WORLD EDITOR leading edge Waterloo certainly rep- He explained that UW "has com- mitted to expand the quantum me- At the end ofApril, Waterloo city resents a lot of leading chanics department, which is atthe councillors approved preliminary leading edge ofquantum comput- plans for a project that will ambi- edge activities." ing, forefront on a worldwidebasis." tiously expand the size of the Uni- UW's proposed Quantum-Nano NICK LACHANCE VISUAL DIRECTOR versity ofWaterloo campus. centre, expected to be complet- Jerry Smith, the owner of Mel's Diner, stands near the property The plans have outlined con- ed early 2011, will house both the where the business he owned for 15 years was formerly located. struction to continue at the research quantum mechanics and nanotech- and technology park, located on the nology program, which will offer —Waterloo city councillor d'Ailly north end of campus, and at a plot Jan students a much more comprehen- ofcurrently undeveloped land locat- sive learning environment. Tabu unreachable ed at the property's northwest end. This style ofexpansion is not Phase one of construction is to university's the solely limited the -cover aimed at developing the northwest Waterloo campus. end, moulding the vacant lots into of2011, the northwest section ofthe UW has already been extended "You never think to yourself that the remain as to the fire's point of ori- proactive and ergonomic university UW campus has been reserved to to satellite campuses across Kitch- whole thing will go down in an un- gin and what started the destructive accommodations. house a new city library branch and ener and one even reaching Dubai. stoppable blaze," said Mel's Diner blaze. While the Waterloo city council a YMCA. While encompassing a four square- owner Jerry Smith. When Smith According to Smith, the days im- was not unanimous in the proposi- While occupying UW territory, kilometre campus today, the UW arrived on the scene at 6:30 that mediately following the fire marked tion to develop vacant lots at first, the YMCA and library willfunction campus is expected to double in size morning, he was justone ofCam- the last contact Campus Court Plaza the plans were eventually accepted. as independent facilities, supported over the next 40 years. pus Court's business owners forced business ownershad with the own- Despite opposition against the in part by a jointpartnership be- Currently employing over 2,000 to anxiously waitand watch the fire ers ofTabu and 140West. Smith projected use ofthe lots, ward six tween city and university resources. staff members and educating close run its course. At the time of his ar- said that as oflate, "nobody can get city councillor Jan dAilly said that D'Ailly is optimistic that the ex- to 25,000 undergraduate students, rival, "Mel's was not even on fire," he in touch with them." Despite repeat- the plans "were truly visionary in pansion ofthe UW campus will fur- it is anticipated thatthe expansion explained, "I had to watch it burn." ed attempts by The Cord to contact terms ofbeing able to identify a ther the theme ofacademic integ- will dramatically increase UW's ca- Regrettably, Smith was not alone. the owners ofTabu, no one could be proper campus for the university." rity entrenched in Waterloo's public pacity to provide opportunities for In its wake, the inferno also reduced reached for comment. Scheduled to open in the spring image. staff and students alike. University Vision Centre, Sugar In the immediate aftermath of Mountain, Tabu, 140West, and Mr. the blaze, Waterloo Fire Rescue Sushi to ruin and left Caesar Mar- widely publicized the importance of tini's severely damaged. sprinkler systems. While Campus Initially, Waterloo Fire Rescue Court Plaza was operating in ac- projected that total damages would cordance with Ontario Fire Code, as City needs to integrate students: Epp amount to $3 million. As ofMay 18, one-floor plazas are not permitted Percy explained that a reassessment to have sprinkler systems, Waterloo -cover ofthe original estimate will be nec- Fire Rescue remains adamant that essary as, once the "content from the presence of such a system would She explained her interest in city overthe fact that "there istoo much to each of the businesses and structur- have made for a drastically different politics as a "natural progression" segregation between the commu- How register al damage" is documented, the cost outcome to this story. ofher involvement in the city over nity and students." to vote could be muchgreater. According to Percy, "if they had past years. According to Epp, "We have to Further, Percy remarked that the a sprinkler system, you would not In recent years, Epp has served treat student issues as ifthey are as Enumeration forms to be eligi- pending investigations undertaken have lost as many businesses as as a member ofthe planning com- important as community issues." ble to vote in the fali municipal by the various insurers of Campus they did." mittee for the 2010 Community Ac- While Ward 7 encompasses the election have been mailed out to Court businesses could conceivably In the weeks following the fire, tionForum, and as the facilitator Wilfrid Laurier University campus, homes across the city. They must push the price tag even higher. many in the Waterloo community of community exchange dialogues only those living east and south of be completed and returned by While the smoldering wreck- have banded together to offer assis- with both the Social Planning Coun- University Avenue West, excluding June 1 for residents to be includ- age marked the end for some ofthe tance to those affected. cil and Laurier Students' Public Re- Seagram Drive and Lester Street, ed on the voters list on Oct. 25. small businesses of Campus Court Smith explained thatfor him, the search Interest Group (LSPIRG). and West ofWeber Street North and For other residents, including Plaza, at thatpoint, the investigation mass outpouring of support "makes As for the post of city councillor South, are members ofthis district. students, who fail to return the had barely begun. Yet even weeks a pretty clear case forrebuilding." in particular, Epp said, "I see a really Councillor lan McLean is the enumeration form, advanced later, as the clean up and demolition Moreover, Smith expressed his to the valuable opportunity engage current representative ofWard 7 polling stations will provide an crews have come and gone, many appreciation to those businesses community in a new way, to really residents. opportunity to still vote despite questions surrounding the blaze re- that have offered temporary or part- hear what people want from a coun- While Epp's bid remains the sole not being listed. Advanced poll- main unanswered. time positions justto help Campus cillor and to deliverthat." for Ward declaration 7, the nomina- ing locations and dates have yet As the police and fire depart- Court Plaza employees getback to On the topic ofuniversity stu- tionprocess will continue through to be announced, however it is ments await theresults from the work. Epp dents, explained that "student to Sept. 9. confirmed they will be open be- Ontario Fire Marshal and business Overall, "Ireally did notknow issues are community issues." Election Waterloo's municipal tween the hours of 10 a.m. and owners struggle with the decision of what we had there until it was gone," Moreover, she expressed concern Day is scheduled for Oct. 25,2010. 6 p.m. whether or not torebuild, questions Smith said. The Cord • Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7 NATIONAL National Editor Pauia Millar • [email protected] Finding Canada's identity from abroad CBC's Peter Mansbridge addresses audience of Laurier alumni LINDA GIVETASH u nurses who came to Sri Lanka at NEWS DIRECTOR their own expense to utilize their [Canadians are] often skills and provide aid. "I'm sure I could learn a lot more "For that little girl for the rest of consumed some level fromyou than you could from in her life ... she'll remember that day," me," said Peter Mansbridge, anchor said Mansbridge. on for CBC's The National, to an audi- of doubt what our Earlier thatyear, Mansbridge re- ence ofWilfrid Laurier University ported from the Netherlands on the alumni on May 14. role is." 6oth anniversary oftheir liberation Mansbridge presented a keynote in the Second World War, which address at Professional Develop- included a parade ofCanadian ment Day 2010, an annual event —Peter Mansbridge, CBC veterans. hosted by Laurier Alumni to pro- Interviewing a Dutch woman in mote networking, leadership and the crowd on why she brought her ideas. young son to the parade, she said, Although Mansbridge felt his for- "I want him to know what a Cana- mal education - he did not complete dian is." high school and has no post-sec- stories of his interactions abroad in Mansbridge went on to explain ondaiy training - was incomparable which Canada had a clear and pow- that the knowledge ofthe Cana- ELLI GARLIN PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER to those in the room, his more than erful meaning. dian sacrifice for Dutch freedom in On May 14, Mansbridge presented the keynote address at Laurier four decades atthe CBC covering is- While covering the devastation the Second World War is passed on Alumni's annual Professional Development Day. sues across Canada and the world in Sri Lanka following the 2005 through generations and that "they allowed him to provide "a reflection tsunami, an eight-year-old girl ap- never forget us." To Mansbridge, the lesson to other side ofthe world." on the country we live in." proached Mansbridge following his The final story Mansbridge be learned from these instances is Canada's compassion and desire "We're often consumed in some broadcast on a beach, pointed to the shared was that of an Afghan wom- clear. "What it means to me... what to provide aid is what brings us re- level of doubt on what ourrole is," Canadian flag pin on his lapel and an who, after receiving her Cana- we show through these stories is spect and recognition from the in- observed Mansbridge, on the much- told him "Canada good." dian citizenship and completing her that we are a country that cares." ternational community. debated issue of defining Canada's Investigating the meaning of her schooling, returned to the war-torn He went on to remark, "We care "We're pretty lucky," concluded identity. comment, Mansbridge discovered country as a member ofthe Cana- about our neighbours, we care about Mansbridge. "Other people in the Yet as the debate continues at that she had received treatment and dian troops to help the women there those on the other side of the coun- rest of the world would trade a lot to home, Mansbridge shared three vaccinations from two Canadian understand their rights. try and we care about those on the be sitting here." 885 2530 ■ H v ,^-lilg I [email protected] jV I HTJffTJKW.T.IEfinHHl H ■ banner's Drug Plan Accepted ■ *pile ;-■ il** I ffl —IHBi W^r — o®, ji,| Hllll. sf i 5 I%S M. it-'--||^H Graduating in 2011 ' Not on Campus in the fall and you still want M Bj|^^""""-_^S I a to be on the class composite and in the yearbook? j\ 4S " " V^M photographs taken in July. / \ * Then you must have your wpP ' -;; fcf *a£L ... J9k^P*^*"i^l gsBr UUilfrib%wltfsg^*wtii mUKBtSKKBuBHSSBS^ 8 The Cord • Wednesday, May 19, 2010 WORLD World Editor Alexandras Mitsiopouios • amitsiopoulos(athecord.ca Greece's credit rating has been reduced from A- to BB+ by Standard and Poors, a junk status Greece: The plague of civil unrest violence quickly escalated targeting Parliament and many banks in the The situation nearby area. • The austerity measures, pro- Marfin Bank, which is cen- posed on May 1, persuaded tral in downtownAthens, was hit Germany to sign a $110 bil- the hardest during theMay 5 pro- lion European bailout pack- tests. Masked assailants targeting age, the last nation to sign on. thebank threw Molotov cocktails Germany has been highly criti- through the windows at the em- cal of the proposition to offer ployees inside. Most inside thebank Greece any kind of bailout op- escaped, however three employees tions, offering harsher alterna- were killed as a result oftheattack. tives instead. "We could hear the three [employ- • Following the falsification of ees] screaming for help and the their numbers, the govern- crowd responding that they were ment has stated that the bud- going to let them burn because get deficit has reached 13.6 they worked at the bank," explained per cent and debt has reached Nikos Stathopoulos, a nearby busi- 115 per cent of the GDP. ness owner and eye witness. "The riot had a very organized, military feel to it, with many ap- plauding and cheering on those who Austerity attacked the bank." The identities of the assailants measures have yet to be determined; however • Increasing the Value Added authorities believe that they belong Tax from 19 to 21 per cent to- CREATIVE COMMONS to anarchist factions whose central talling 1.3 billion euro Protestors clash with police at the riot taking place on May 5 at Syntagma Square. philosophies focus on anti-capital- • A freeze on pensions and an ism ideals. additional cut to pension sub- ALEXANDROS MISTIOPOLOUS private sectors and the increase of stand to lose 30 per cent of my pen- While the police have released sidies totalling 600 million WORLD EDITOR taxes to help manage thefinancial sion. It makes it impossible to make statements assuring the public that euro. bailout prepared by the Eurozone ends meet with the cost of living in the assailants are close to capture, • A reduction in public sector Optimismis running short in nations. Athens." many, including Stathopoulos, are pay by approximately seven Greece's capital where thousands The level ofanger and ferocity By May 5, Greek citizens had certain there will be no real investi- per cent including cut on holi- have taken to the streets following among citizens has not been seen in taken to the streets numbering in gation at all and that those respon- day bonus and overtime pay the third general strike after months Greece for a number ofyears, but is the thousands in protest ofthe new sible will never be caught. totalling 1.1 billion euro. of civil unrest. inspired from the realization ofhow measures. "Many with the police force fear • Additional measures include a The insurrections were inspired much the average citizen stands to While some protested with for their lives, thus, it is doubtful any 10 per cent cut in public sector by the growing distaste for the gov- lose. peaceful means, it wasn't long be- action will be taken. It is very dif- benefits, tax on luxury items, ernment'sausterity measures - the Fotini Bogatsiotis, a pension re- fore others began throwing rocks ficultto predict what will happen cigarettes, alcohol, electricity, planned wage cuts in the public and cipient living in Athens stated that "I and projectiles at theriot police. The next," said Stathopoulos. petrol, and vacation homes. 'To say that nuclear Better city, better life weapons will never Expo 2010 focuses on urban centres U—_ be rid of is defeatism' AMALIA BIRO STAFF WRITER [It's] China's announce- DEANNA SIM Dhanapala is a member ofthe Global Zero action which con- 2010 Shanghai which STAFF WRITER plan, Expo China, ment that the 2 ist sists of leaders in business, politics, launched on May 1, aims to be a United Nations ambassador Jay- military and faith, which began this grand international gathering with century is ... a Chinese antha Dhanapala presented a hu- pastFebruary. an emphasis on innovation and in- manist approach to the topic of In essence, the goal of this plan is teraction, though there are down- century." Nuclear disarmament, reminding to reach complete destruction ofall sides to these expositions. us that 8,000 nuclear weapons could nuclear weapons by 2030. This 20- "[lt can be hard to] look past the destroy the world in a moment's year action plan gradually reduces national branding that goes on in notice. the amount ofnuclear weapons be- thesefairs to get at the substantive —AlexLatta, professor ofglobal studies His lecture on May 12 at the Cen- ing held by each nation instead of content," said Alex Latta, assistant tre for International Governance In- destroying all ofthem. professor of global studies at Wilfrid novation (CIGI) was entitled "Glob- Dhanapala believes it is a con- NICK LACHANCE VISUAL DIRECTOR Laurier University. al Nuclear Challenges and Multilat- crete achievement and suggested UN ambassador Jayantha Latta believes thatthe expo's While world expositions are eral Responses." that "to say that nuclear weapons Dhanapala lectures at CIGI. theme of "Better City, Better Life" viewed by many as monumen- Two motifs that were present will never be rid of is defeatism." can also be read as "China's an- tal events for economic, scientific, throughout the lecture were United His philosophy is that if people There are many factors that in- nouncement that the 21st century is technological and cultural exchang- States President Barack Obama's believe the spread ofnuclear weap- crease thelikelihood ofnuclear urban and also a Chinese century." es, the impact the expo will have on stance on nuclear weapons and the ons is inevitable, the use of nuclear weapon use. As Dhanapala ex- Over 250 organizations and international views on sustainabil- odds of sheer luck. weapons is inevitable. plained, these factors included the countries are displaying exhib- ity and the prevention of resource In the struggle towards disar- Throughout the lecture, Dhana- design, accidents and the hostile in- its, and the expo is considered to depletion is questionable. mament, Dhanapala supported pala returned to the fact that we tentions involving the use of nuclear be a great source forfuture policy "Ifanything, this kind ofevent Obama and his efforts towards dis- haven't experienced nuclear disas- weapons and nuclear materials and making amongthe international further entrenches the problematic armament. He believes that as a ter due to luck. In light of close-calls by terrorist groups or a nation. community. belief that cities should be defined North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Scotland and other countries in- "The world cannot continue in its Canada's pavilion - "the living by their 'attractive capital,' rather (NATO) member, Canadians should volving nuclear weapons, including present state ofnuclear haves and city" - features Cirque de Soleil on than by their social and environ- support Obama's endeavours. the recent collision ofa French and have-nots," said Dhanapala. its main stage, and aims to intro- mental policies," saidLatta. In approaching disarmament, English submarine containing nu- However, as he later stressed, duce themes ofdiversity and inclu- Expo 2010 concludes on Oct. Dhanapala said, "What we require clear materials, it was luck that kept "[The] danger ofnuclear weapons sion while emphasizing the Cana- 31 and the bi-annual expo will be is actual destruction of nuclear situationslike these from ending in being used today is far greater than dian city and how it plans to grow hosted by Yeosu, Republic ofKorea weapons." catastrophe. it was in the Cold War." for the future. in 2012. CARACUS, Venezuela GAZA STRIP, Palestinian VOLGOGRAD, Russia UnderstandingPoland in brief Territories World President Hugo Chavez has invited xciiiiuncs On April 36, businessman Vas- A panel ofprofessors discuss the President Evo Bolivian Morales and The United Nations has assisted in ily Bukhtienko, founder of the Josef April 10 Polish air disaster that -Compiled byAlexandros Mitsiopoulos Cuban dictator Fidel Castro to join distributingrugged laptops to thou- Stalin museum near the site of the claimed the lives of all 96 people on Twitter. Chavez stresses that re- sands ofschool children. 'Battle of Stalingrad, was murdered board, including Poland's President lations over cyber space will help The initiative is designed to help by three assailants. He was struck Lech Kaczynski. strengthen the alliance between the bolster the education ofchildren in in the leg with an electroshock de- three nations. developing countries. Their goal is vice on a tennis court then beaten Read thestory online at Chavez currently has over 360,000 to distribute 500,000 laptops within brutally. followers on.Twitber. •. Gaza by 2012. Motive is still unknown. thecord.ca The Cord Wednesday, May 19, 2010 9 FEATURES Features Editor Laura Sedgwick • [email protected] A Canadian summer Cliché Canadian pastimes and sardonic affairs for those ofyou stuck in Southern Ontario to pursue before you hit the books again come September LAURA SEDGWICK FEATURES EDITOR is almost here, and ifyou don't al- ready have plans to go skydiving in New Zealand or mountain climbing in the SummerSwiss Alps, then make the most ofthe warm weather right here in our beautiful nation. Here are some very Canadian ideas to getyou through the heat. Road trip Ifyou didn't already know, Canada is the second highest tourist destination in the world: for Ameri- cans, at least. Either way, the Canadian economy is begin- ning to piece itselfback together (and at a rate much quicker than the American economy, I might add), so what better time to toss some clothes in a bag and take a drive across your country? Ditch work for a week (I mean, request time off) and head out east with a group ofrowdy, yet responsible friends to visit Anne of Green Gables and sail the great Atlantic. Onyour way, make a pit stop in Trois Rivieres to brush up on your "Fran9ais." Ifthat doesn't float your boat, outwest there's a whole lot offlat land without much of a view. Thanks Saskatch- ewan. Ifyou make it past there, go fly fishing and rafting i the Rockies. To make your trip truly Canadian, be sure to go skinny- dipping in a not-quite-frozen northern lake. Ifyou're job- less, broke and can't swing the cost ofgas, there's always hitchhiking. Celebrate Canada Day in style Painting a giant maple leaf on your face and on your chest is a start, but it takes more than that to show true Canuck pride. Ifyou're in Ottawa (or plan on road tripping up there), check out the Canada Day Arts Festival. There is something for ev- eryone - a petting zoo, a car show, a water park and more. If there aren't any beavers at the petting zoo, you might have Canada's Wonderland ghost stories - like the one about the axe murderer who slashes to settle for a beavertail pastry from a stand down at the By- Big rollercoasters, big people and biglines - all for the low, low tents in the middle ofthe night and steals the beer of campers ward Market. price of a week's pay. What could bebetter? Doing it all with a everywhere. No matter where you are, hunker down with a cold beer and sunburn, maybe. Be prepared. watch some fireworks. Bonus points for setting offyour own. While you're there, check out Snoopy Rocks on Ice to satisfy What else can you do when you're camping? How about Double bonus points ifyou still have all your fingers after set- your Peanuts nostalgia. Arthur Bay's Dive Show and Rock Band drinking beer, playing beer pong, dodge beer and flip cup. ting them off. Live are also there for you to ch-ch-ch-check out! Did I mention drinkingbeer? Make sure to eat an obscene amount ofTiny Tom's mini Take in a Jays game doughnuts right before going onthe Behemoth - because vom- Rock out with your hawk out Or an Argonauts' game, or an Eskimos' game, or a Toronto FC iting should (occasionally) be induced by something other than Raise your hand ifyou don't love live music and outdoor fes- game.There's just something about sitting in the stands, eating alcohol. tivals. Keep it up ifyou don't like anything associated with it. a hotdog and paying $8 for a warm, flat beer in a sippy cup that Now, wave it like you just don't care! screams "Canadian." Go camping Ifyour hand is still up, the following isn't for you. For the rest Besides, I've heard there have been sightings ofthe elusive Summer isn't complete without spending a couple ofnights ofyou, this could very well be the best part ofyour summer. Sasquatch at the Rogers Centre. Oh wait, that might justhave under the stars with only a thin sheet offabric between you and There's Hillside (Guelph), Beaches International Jazz Fes- been the Argonauts' mascot, Jason, torn up and running for the Winnie the Poohs ofthe wild. tival (Toronto), North by Northeast (Toronto), Mutek Festival cover after a particularly brutal game against the Rough Riders. It's also the perfect opportunity to work on your outdoor (Montreal) and V Festival (cities across Canada), just to name For those ofyou who actually appreciate a good game of cooking skills, including roasting hotdogs and marshmallows a few of the great Canadian summer music festivals. baseball or football, your Canadian summer won't be complete on a campfire. Expect to see artists such as Stars, Ben Frost, Brasstronaut, without witnessing a grand slam from Vernon Wells or Talk about gourmet. Japandroids, The Blackburn Brothers, Jason Collett and Shad K a touchdown catch from Andre Talbot (a Depending on where you are, you can go hiking or (a favourite Laurier alumnus). former Golden Hawk). spend a day on the beach. One of the best parts of outdoor festivals is seeing the musi- For a wilderness adventure, only four hours north, cians chilling out in the beer garden. head to Algonquin Park. Stop by to say hi, ifyou're feeling gutsy, and be sure to ask Closer campgrounds are Elora Gorge or Laurel how they came up with their kooky stage name, like Tim Heck- Creek, found right in the Region ofWaterloo. er. I mean, what kind of name is that? At night when you're sitting around the campfire, Make yourselfutterly unforgettable by showing him that drinking beer and fighting off mosquitoes, make thingyou can do withyour tongue, foot, and a skipping rope. sure you're armed with some seriously spooky Gross. Did you know... • In June of 2009, there were 80 living supercenterarians (people who are 110 and older). Five of them live in Canada. • There have been 17 Canadian-born Nobel Prize winners including Richard Taylor who verified the Quark Theory. • Superman was co-created by a Canadian. • British Columbia consumes less beer than any other Canadian province per capita. • The world's average life expectancy is 66.47 years. Canada's average life expectancy is 81.23. • Lady Gaga claims that her first boyfriend was from Toronto. • 21 of the top 25 all-time NHL scorers are Canadian-born. • The Bloody Caesar was invented by a Canadian. 10 The Cord • Wednesday, May 19, 2010 ARTS Arts Editor Sarah Murphy • smurphyOthecord.ca In review: The Five Ghosts Hearts", Stars establish their char- acteristic sound with the haunting- ly crisp back-and-forth lyrical ex- changes between band co-founder Torquil Campbell and Canadian in- die darling Amy Millan. The album is consistently strong, with notable tracks includ- ing the recently released single "Fixed", the lyrically catchy "We Don't Want Your Body" and the ret- ro infused "Changes". The biggest distinction with this Stars release is that there is heavier syn- Label: Soft Revolution thesis than in previous work. This, Release Date: June 22,2010 combined with an overall slower Listen To: "Dead Hearts", "Fixed", tempo, creates a more vintage "Changes" sounding album. 8.5/10 Though TheFive Ghosts may fall short on the individualtrack list - Two years after the success ofthe as it lacks what will likely become Polaris Music Prize nominated In staple Stars singles - by combining Our Bedroom After the Wax, on June their mature pop sound with dark 22 Stars will release their fifth stu- lyrics the latest offering from Stars dio album The Five Ghosts. is sure to be one ofthe best Cana- The first on theirindependent dian albums ofthe summer. label Soft Revolution Records, the -Laura Carlson 11-track album is another quality record from the five-piece Mon- Astream of The Five Ghosts was pro- treal band. vided to The Cordfrom Soft Revolution With the opening track "Dead Records. To . Evan Cranley ft visit MEGAN CHERNIAK PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Torquil Campbell and Amy Millan from Stars; the band played Starlight on May 6. Live preview of Stars' new album from theback ofthe venue, ac- the songs were done Star- use, the to a suc- SARAH MURPHY DJed justice by they brought show show on close. The encore ARTS EDITOR companied by a light stage. light's sound system. cessful After Campbell's set, the crowd With the new material being re- In what was supposed to be a four frontwoman Amy Millan listened intently as the band ran ceived incredibly well by the audi- song encore, the band made it clear Songs played as voted on by fans: pointed out, it takes a lot of through the 11 new songs on a stage ence, the band came back out to play that they appreciate their fans and trustfor an audience to buy thatwas beautifully decorated with an encore of songs thathad been played seven ofthe songs that had Your Ex-Lover is Dead Asa ticket to see a band play whiteflowers. voted on by fans. been requested. songs that they've never heard be- Opening with "Dead Hearts" and Playing favourites that spanned Speaking to The Cord, Evan Take Me to the Riot fore. That's exactly what happened getting great responses for songs the career ofStars like "Your Ex- Cranley ofStars said that they al- at Starlight on May 6. like the new single "Fixed" and the Lover is Dead", "Ageless Beauty" and ways aim to create "a personal, inti- Elevator Love Letter Montreal-based indie band Stars synth-heavy "We Don't Want Your "Heart" the crowd moved and sang mate experience" for fans. He con- took to the stage at Starlight to play Body", the album was executed along until the show was brought to tinued, "I don't want to go out and Heart their new album The Five Ghosts in its perfectly. a euphoric ending with Campbell on justplay through the songs, I want entirety, a month and a half before Intertwined with light-heart- vocals and Chris Seligman on piano there to be a connection." Ageless Beauty the album hits stores. ed banter from singer/songwriter performing "Tonight". A visually and sonically impres- The night started out with an in- Torquil Campbell about swearing Despite forgetting thelyrics, sive show, it's clear that the Stars One More Night teresting alternative to an opening too much and not being able to see which Campbell humorously ac- fanbase is only going to grow with act as frontman Torquil Campbell the people at theback ofthe venue, credited to 20 years of marijuana the June 22 release ofFive Ghosts. Tonight Turning the pages Words Worth Books hosted an event at the Waterloo Regional Children's Museum to promote child and teen literacy flashy and your LAURA SEDGWICK in face, they are re- goingto be dodging snakes and crit- ally cool and really good for you," ters, drum circles FEATURES EDITOR having and getting she added. kids excited about reading." Last Saturday, children's and teen's Aside from the authors' readings Both Addico and Reed empha- authors, illustrators and poets from and presentations, which were all sized the importance ofimagina- across Canada came together at the uniquely creative, the kids also had i tion, and the influence that reading Waterloo Regional Children's Muse- the opportunity to make their own has in thatregard. um to explore new worlds, tell their books, buttons and other crafts. The variety ofactivities and pre- stories and expand their imagina- Laura Reed, the co-ordinator of sentations also promotes such tion in hopes of sharing their love of children and teen services at the I creativity. books and literacy with the youth of Kitchener publiclibrary, was also in "Reading helps kids with crafts, Kitchener-Waterloo. attendance at the festival. jit helps them in school, and it will The festival, organized byWords She manned the Kitchener public really help them in the future," said Worth Books, offered children the library booth where her and her col- Addico enthusiastically. chance to meet and interact with the league engaged children in different "It's the building block of engi- authors. reading-related activities, including i neering, computers and for a lot of "It makes the books come alive to making bookmarks. I different things in our modern lives." thekids," said Bronwyn Addico, the "We're here to give the kids in- "It also improves your attention events and marketing co-ordinator formation about our summer pro- span," she explained. ofWordsworth Books. grams," said Reed about the library's Addico hopes to make this festi- "When kids have so much con- participation in the event. val an annual event and to continue stant media pumped into them all our to "Thisyear summer reading promote a love ofliteracy and MEGAN CHERNIAK PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER the time, events like this show them club's theme is 'destination jungle.' I reading in Canadian youth. Children acting out a scene from Nan Forler's Bird Child, while the that although books might not be We're going on a safari and we're author read excerpts from the book. The Cord » Wednesday, May 19, 2010 ARTS 11 Upcoming summer festivals North by Northeast Bayfest Hillside Kitchener Blues Festival Buskerfest Toronto Sarnia Guelph Kitchener Waterloo June 14-20 July 8-10 b 16-18 July 23-25 Aug. 5-8 Aug. 30 Redefining construction: Art in flux MEAGHAN WALFORD Capobianco focused onhis stud- and building is similar to "the con- CORD ARTS ies at institutions that provided him tinuous creation of a painting." with further means to develop his Using bright colours, thick lines -based multi-media passion for art. As a Master ofFine and huge canvases, this installation artist, Michael Capobianco Arts (MFA) graduate from the Uni- captures the attention ofthe audi- attempts to merge the real versity of Waterloo, he said that the ence because of its unique flare and Torontoand the illusionary in his campus construction impacted him. abstract feel. installation entitled This Site is Under "I chose to have this installation It allows the viewer to reconsider Construction. displayed at the UWAG to show that objects that are not typically seen as Displayed at the University of this space can be reaffirmed," he art by removing them from a real life Waterloo Art Gallery (UWAG) from said. "And because I was influenced setting and displaying them as part April 20 to May 14,this collection by the construction in this area." of a colorftd, off-centre, illusionary offered viewers a chance to step In describing what he wants to world. It is this separation of the real outside reality and immerse them- express to his audience through and the illusionary that Capobianco selves within what he described as these works of art, Capobianco was striving for. "I want the audi- a "virtual territory in thepursuit explained that he hopes to evoke ence to see flux," he said. of painterly adaptation and image "confusion." The development of these paint- reconfiguration." Based on unfinished works of ar- ings is representative offlux - the The installation, consisting of six chitecture, This Site is Under Construc- fluctuation of ongoing construction, pieces, takes regular oil and acrylic tion portrays objects in a state of as well as the changing elements of paints and combines them with ply- flux. The University ofWaterloo is an art piece that is still in the pro- wood and steel to create a master- currently under construction, em- cess ofbeing created. piece of abstract art. bodying instability and creating Summing up This Site is Under Con- In an interview with The Cord a focal point of inspiration for the struction, Capobianco said that he Capobianco said that his inspiration artist. views the installation as a whole. was drawn from his experiences in Capobianco explained that he The exhibit, like the paintings it the field ofconstruction. Working wanted to depict "what constitutes contains, "transforms and oscillates with his father, he was never really a site" and how sites can be inter- between conditions of deconstruc- able to find a place for himself in preted in different ways. He also tion and construction," while taking "that type of work." likened construction to the artistic into consideration the use of space, ELLI GARLIN PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Discovering art at an early age, process, claiming that architecture illusion and the role of perception. Michael Capobianco's exhibit showcases the art of construction. North by Northeast expands Arts bites Arts Editor Sarah Murphy speaks with Andy McLean, co-founder of the The latest news in Toronto festival to discuss the past, present and future of the event entertainment Christina Aguilera releases Running from June 14-20, this sum- of some ofthe biggest established McLean describes as "exploring the a hot mess of a song, video mer marks the 16thyearthat North names in alternative music, as well world of digital media and how it re- Trying to stayrelevant and rip off by Northeast (NXNE) has taken as numerous up-and-coming buzz lates to music, gaming and screen- It's about maintaining every edgy artist in the past 30 place. bands, McLean refers to the musical based technology." years, Christina Aguilera released Managing director and co-found- component as the "lifeblood of the In addition to musical and inter- quality and building on her new flop single "Not Myself To- er of NXNE Andy McLean, along- festival." active events, the film component night" in April. side fellow directors Michael Hollett With over 40 venues showcas- of the festival will be screening 40 whatwe've got now." Failing to revive the bad-but- and Yvonne Matsell, was inspired to ing at least five bands a night, each works that cover diverse subjects, good magic of "Dirrty", the song in- create the event after repeatedly at- playing 40 minute sets, NXNE ranging from country music legend cludes such forgettable lines as "I'm tending South by Southwest inAus- promises to be jam-packedwith re- Johnny Cash to post-modernist au- —Andy McLean, managing director of kissing all the boys and the girls" tin, Texas. nowned names like Iggy Pop and thor Thomas Pynchon. NXNE and a grating backbeat that sounds McLean reminisced about a time Sloan, plus hundreds of artists "just like air escaping from a balloon. when Internetwas not a readily on the verge ofbreaking" the Cana- Looking to the future The single's video is best de- available resource for promoting dian music market. When speaking about the future of scribed as Madonna and Lady Gaga new bands and when the indepen- McLean remarked that in some NXNE, McLean said that the orga- Advice for students at Phil's and on ecstasy; a situation dent music scene was just "start- ways the festival is "not quite Che nizers are content with the growth With affordable student passes and that is both unpleasant to watch and ing to be a viable option for a lot of underground event that we used to that they have achieved in the last 16 free shows throughout Toronto, will probably give you an STI. bands." be," but remains dedicated to pre- years and emphasized consolidating what is McLean's advice for univer- -MorganAlan McLean went on to saythat he serving the principles on which the already existing components of sity kids? "I'd tell them to come out, "wanted to provide a platform for NXNE was built. the festival. evenifyou're totally broke!" musicians in Toronto," which even- Partnering with media company "It's at a nice point now, where it's He also suggests stocking up on tually evolved into the festival it is Flash in the Can, NXNE has intro- easy to navigate for the consumer. sleep because the venues will be Miley Cyrus gives lap dance »/ »/ o JL today - showcasing over 650 bands duced a new interactive component They can see as much music as they open until 4 a.m. Describing NXNE TMZ has released a video of a then from around the globe. for 2010. want to and check out movies as as "a once-a-year opportunity to 16-year-old Miley Cyrus dancing After two years of planning, the well," said McLean, "And hopefully discover something thatyou can suggestively with Adam Shankrpan, What to expect this interactive elementwill feature do the interactive thing. "So for us make your own," the festival is the the 44-year-old director of the PG- year workshops, keynote addresses and it's about maintaining quality and perfect vacation for music lovers, rated Last Song, at the film's wrap up Known for booking a combination panel discussions devoted to what building on whatwe've got now." film buffs and tech geeks alike. party last summer. Cyrus' dad, "AchyBreaky Heart" country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, weighed in on the controversy tell- ing TMZ, "It's what people her age do." In review: Summer releases It's good to know that Miley has her father's support on her way to becoming a full-fledged slut. Together vocalists. Iron Man 2 although over-the-top ideas in the -Laura Carlson The NewPomographers Neko Case and A.C. Newman Directed by: JohnFavreau sequel seem to detract from the Label: Matador shine as always on up-tempo num- Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Mickey quality of the first movie. Release Date: May 4 bers like "Up in the Dark" and "A Rourke, Don Cheadle, Gwyneth Pal- New concepts are introduced Listen to: "Your Hands (Together)", Bite Out ofMy Bed", while Kathryn trow, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rock- without adequate explanation, leav- LindsayLohan's porn star "Daughters of Sorrow" Calder gets her chance on "Sweet well, Samuel L. Jackson ing the viewer confused. dreams dashed 7/10 Talk, Sweet Talk". Release Date: May 7 Explosive fight scenes and dry, A few weeks back, everybody's fa- The album closer "We End Up To- ** * * sarcastic humour keep the audience vourite drug-addled ginger Lindsay Together opens strong with "Moves" gether" presents stunning harmo- interested, but overall,Iron Man 2 is Lohan reportedly signed on to play and "Crash Years" which gloriously nies and the band's trademark in- Despite the massive line-ups for quite disappointing. porn star Linda Lovelace in the up- combine synths, strings and electric strumental crescendos. midnight showings, a star-stud- The one thing saving this mov- coming movie Inferno. guitar in the New Pomographers' Overall, Together offers a more ded cast and box office success, the ie from complete failure? Robert People everywhere were shocked, signature style. vibrant and cohesive collection much-anticipated sequel to 2008's Downey Jr. is an attractive man. not at the explicit sexuality ofthe Though the album drags along of songs than 2007's Challengers, Iron Man fails to live up to the hype. -Meaghan Walford role, but at the fact thatLohan was in the middle, it isredeemed by the though it doesn't quite match the Robert Downey Jr. and Mickey still getting job offers. haunting and melodic "Daughters glory of 2005's Twin Cinema. Nev- Rourke deliver exceptional per- Nevertheless, directorWali Raza- ofSorrow'", which showcases Dan ertheless, the moreyou listen, the formances as each other's battling qi came to his senses days later, re- Bejar's often under-represented tal- catchier Together gets. archrivals. Read more reviews at voking Lohan's offer and handing it ent - that said, it can't be easy to -Sarah Murphy The film's special effects keep the to Juno actress Olivia Thirlby. stand out in a group with four lead audience entertained throughout, thecord.ca -Sarah Murphy 12 The Cord « Wednesday, May 19, 2010 EDITORIAL Opinion Editor Eric Merkley * emerkleycathecord.ca Parking proposal ignores students At the most recent meeting oftheWaterloo city coun- cil a proposal was presented to install pay and display machines on Bricker, Ezra and Clayfield Avenue where Laurier students frequently park. This proposal was de- signed to help reduce parking infractions. The Cord Editorial Board is deeply concerned that this proposal is a deliberate targeting ofstudents by the city for a money grab. Councillor Diane Freeman, who strongly opposes the measure, expressed similar concern. What is even more alarming is that this propos- al comes through at a time when students have gone home for the summer, unable to provide adequate feed- back to the city on the issue. Even this past meeting when the proposal was discussed occurred at a time when student representatives, including the vice-pres- ident ofuniversity affairs and the president of the Wil- frid Laurier University Students' Union were away in Ottawa for a Town and Gown event. It seems that there is intentto slip this measure through the back door. In addition to failing to receive adequate feedback, little has been done to study the affect ofpay and dis- play parking on traffic flows on each ofthe streets or if it's a reasonable cost for students to pay in lieu of hav- ing a parking permit on campus. It is preposterous to target a money grab on students without even analyzing the impact. If there ever was an issue that highlights the need for a greater student voice in municipal politics this is it. Council needs to realize that university students are here to stay, and that they form one of the pillars ofthe local economy. We deserve the respect of any otherresident of this city. We urge all students to make their opinions clear to city council on this issue before it is revisited on June 7. The onlyway for the student voice to be heard is ifthey become engaged in the process. -The Cord EditorialBoard WADE THOMPSON GRAPHICS EDITOR Cynical populism behind Students engaged in city elections government's crime agenda Municipal elections are approaching across the prov- crime is about using populism to advance ince and it is very importantfor students to get in- political fortunes and not about ideol- volved. A Laurier student isrunning for council in the ogy. This can be seen clearly when the Uptown ward, while a recent Waterloo graduate is Conservative government has repeat- running for Central Columbia. edly killed its own "important" legislation Conservatives see This is a good sign that students are becoming en- with prorogation after prorogation. They gaged in the municipal election process, which will are keeping the crime issue alive to beat an opportunity to go a long way to properly integrate students into the up the Liberals. It has the dual purpose community as a whole. ERIC MERKLEY ofalso distracting Canadians from more reassure their base The ward structure inthe city makes itvery diffi- OPINION EDITOR pressing issues tnat may put the govern- cult for students to receive a voice. Student voters are [email protected] ment in a negative light. that they aren't, in divided into two separate wards, making it difficult to Are there any grounds to justify the have aconcentrated vote. With that being said, people In a time when Conservatives don'treally course taken by the government? Hardly. fact, Liberals. close to student interests running in both wards with act conservative anymore, there is one Crime has been in a steady decline since a high student population is a great stride in mak- field in which a moreright-wing mindset the late 1980swithout a tightening up of ing sure the student voice is heard during the election has gradually advanced in Canada: crime crime sentences. campaign. policy. Any argument that bases itself on de- Student candidates need to be conscious, however, The Conservative Party has pushed terrence as an effective justification is that to be on council they need to represent more than an aggressive approach to be "tough on false: there is no credible evidence to sug- just students. We live in this city side by side perma- crime" with a combinationof mandatory gest deterrence prevents crime. The Unit- nent residents, and our interests will be served for the minimum sentences on a broad range of ed States locks up more people as a per- tests be instituted. This would allow po- better if we can work together to improve the com- offenses from growing as few as six mari- centage of its population than any other lice to force people to be tested for alcohol munity. It is critical that student candidates, like any juanaplants to car theft, tightening up industrialized nation, and yet its crime consumption atroadside stops whether other candidates, run to represent their whole ward. bail restrictions and pushing for manda- rate is one of the highest. Ifthe govern- or not there is due cause. City voters will have little patience for a single interest tory breathalyzer tests. Why has crime ment is goingto make the case toratchet This is ablatant intrusion on our indi- representative. been atthe centre ofgovernment policy up sentencing on"hon-violent crime it vidual liberties guaranteed in the Charter Students have a stake in the upcoming municipal initiatives? needs to have facts to back it up. and hundreds ofyears of English com- elections. The gains ofhaving people close to stu- A poll commissioned by the Manning Furthermore, policies need to be costed mon law tradition, including our security dent interests students do run will be lost if not come Centre for Building Democracy, a small-c out responsibly. The cost ofBill C-25 to ofperson, right to not be subjected to un- out to vote. Get involved in the process and make a conservative "do-tank" found that Cana- repeal 2-for-i credits for time in pre-trial reasonable search and a presumption of difference. dian attitudes have hardened about crime custody was announced by Public Safety innocence untilbeing proven guilty. and punishment. Minister Vic Toews to be go-million over To break with our traditional liberties is -The Cord EditorialBoard In a time with spiraling deficits, corpo- two years. In fact the costs would soar to a dangerous slope our society cannot af- rate bailouts, MPs parading around with $2 billion between federal and provincial ford to go down. The size ofgovernment giant cheques, abuse ofaccess to infor- governments as revealed by Kevin Page, grows ever larger, and each and every in- mation laws and a growing centralization head ofthe Parliamentary Budget Office. dividual loses out. ofpower inthe PMO, Conservatives see Similar costing needs to be done on As a classical liberal I am deeply sus- This unsigned editorial is based offinformal discussions and an opportunity to reassure their base that each oftheir policies that would see the picious of any legislation that expands The editorial board, aren't, then agreed upon by the majority of Cord's they in fact, Liberals. size of prisons swell. the size ofgovernment. While I concede which consists senior Cord the Editor-in- To the of 15 staffincluding secure base and make inroads Aside from the financial costs ofthis the role ofgovernment isto protect the Opinion in Chiefand Editor. The arguments made may reference immigrant communities in the 905 the push to becoming "tough on crime" are rights and property ofits citizens, for such that have been madeavailable through interviews, Conservative has embarked anyfacts Party on a the personal costs. The size ofgovern- legislation to be justified it needs to be documents or othersources. The views do not clever presented neces- very campaign of fear. Using pop- mentis growingbigger, and this threatens based on facts and not cynical populism, those The volunteers, WLUSP. ulism sarily reflect of Cord's staff or designed to exploit the fears of a our liberties. Nowhere is this clearer than it needs to preserve our liberties and it driven sensationalism ofthe public by the with the government's support ofmanda- needs to be fiscally responsible. It is also mainstream have media they even forced tory breathalyzers. not even close to being amongst the im- The Cord is published by Liberals to line up and declare their sup- Justice Minister Rob Nicholson has portant issues that impact our society Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. port for Conservative crime bills out of staked out the government's support for today. Contact Bryn Ossington, WLUSP President and CEO fear of branded being as soft. the Justice Committee's recommenda- Canadians should not be distracted by University Ave.W, Waterloo ON N2L This drive 75 3C5 towards being tough on tion that random roadside breathalyzer this populist ploy. Too much is at stake. The Cord • Wednesday, May 19, 2010 13 OPINION Opinion Editor Eric Merkley • emerkleytathecord.ca Sex education debate flares up Controversial changes to Ontario's curriculum that would push an early-learning emphasis on sex-ed are opposed by conservative parent groups and religious organizations Grade 1: Introduction of Grade J: "Invisible Grade 4: Introduction of Grade 6-7: Terms such as body part names differences" such as puberty development "vaginal lubrication"and gender identity "anal intercourse" Against In favour Changes ignore the will of parents Early learning of sex-ed critical for healthy living mentioned explicit content to grade sevens, morerelevance to the 21st century and set a it is these fabricated attempts at explaining benchmark for what sexual education should significant culture and identity predisposi- involve. tions that could be inherently dangerous to Unfortunately, lobbyists played on the youth development. Anyone who tries to emotions of parents, appealing to their over- argue that an eight-year-old can fully com- protective natures and alarming them by prehend the complexity of something like painting a picture of a child's innocence cor- JOHN KENNEDY sexual identity is delusional. SHAGUN RANDHAWA rupted by the knowledge ofwhat a penis [email protected] And what about the teachers in all of this [email protected] and vagina is, or properly explaining details controversy? Did anyone stop to think about surrounding issues that impact the Lesbian, whether or not they would be comfortable Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Queer (LG- While I'll let the progressives and the reli- teaching this kind of material in their class- When I was young, I watched a television BTQ) community. gious duke it out in the war for moral de- rooms? It is extremely unfairfor the pro- show demonstrate babies being brought to a Charles McVety, head ofthe Canada cency and the right to indoctrinate the youth, vincial governmentto put teachers in this family by a beautiful stork. Christian College was quoted in CBC News instead Iwill to appeal to common sense and position that could ultimately endup in When I was in grade four, my friend told as saying that, "It is unconscionable to teach logic. Recently debate has exploded about them choosing between their jobs and their me that babies came from an act that in- eight-year-old children same-sex marriage, the newly proposed, and highly controver- values. volved the boy's "pee-pee" going into the sexual orientation and gender identity." sial, sexual education curriculum put forth What is also extremely vexatious is the at- girl's "pee-pee." In a country where same sex marriage is by the McGuinty government. tempt at justifying this curriculum by saying My parents were immigrants and were legal, it is important to inform children that This curriculum would have children that "the younger they are exposed to this not about to give me any type of sex talk that this is a normal way oflife that we should be learning about homosexuality and gender material, the less likely they are to conduct didn't involve the simple lesson of "don't do accepting of. identity as early as grade three and the oh- such activity." This is a main pillar in the it,"and thus I was deeply confused about sex Itmay not be too late to ensure that the so-important intricacies ofvaginal lubrica- pro-side to this debate that has absolutely and its consequences. government's crucial approach to health and tion and anal intercourse in grade seven. zero credibility and is nothing more than un- The reality is that kids learn from their physical education is not drowned outby This new proposal isridiculous and it dignified speculation. friends, and often parents may not be the loud voices that have so little confidence in raises the question of 'when is enough, The attempted quantification ofyouth best, or willing, information source onthe the ability of our children to learn, under- enough?', when it comes to what we are will- curiosity is flabbergasting and unnerving. controversial topic of sex and healthy living. stand and register information that they will ing to subject our youth to. That's like saying a thief could teach kids the The schoolyard is often the primary be bombarded with regardless. The first question one must ask when ed- most efficient ways to steal but the larceny teaching ground on this subject and adults At least ifit is taught in school accuracy ucatingthemselves on this proposed change rate would decrease. It makes no sense. can't control what information is exchanged and sensitivity will be ensured. is what are the immediate benefits of such a What may be the worst part of all this is here. With the Internet it is even more diffi- The idea ofbasing our education system controversial change? the provincial government's absolute failure cultto monitor what children are learning. on wishfultradition as opposed to reality al- The simple answer is that there are none. in properly communicating this proposal. This makes it especially important lows ideology and religious fervour to trump Parents province-wide have expressed a The fact that it was rescinded within 54 for the school system to convey accurate knowledge and realism. similar sentimentthat the changes are dras- hours should tellyou one thing, but the information. In the end, the children ofOntario are tru- tically unnecessary at best and downright passing-of the buck by the premier from a With the new and innovative Health and ly losing out. indecent at worst. stance of ardently defending the proposal Physical Education (HPE) curriculum that The provincial government is forcing par- to then saying he was "kept in the dark" by was to be launched by the Liberal govern- you in ents to accept what the governmentbelieves the Education Ministry when public opin- ment ofDalton McGuinty in the 2010-11 ff are interested writingfor the are appropriate values to teach in school, ion was calling for his head shows just how school year, children would have been taught Cord opinion section please contact and that will never stand with parents of any much faith McGuinty has in this plan. about active living, healthy eating, life skills the Opinion Editor Eric Merkley, at kind. The fact that McGuinty's Transportation and yes, sexual education. emerkley(a)thecord.ca The disapproval ofparents, regardless of Minister Kathleen Wynne blatantly called What should have been a revolutionary Policy whether or not they have a religious back- the Progressive Conservative opposition strategy in the Ontario curriculum is now Letters ground, only scratches the surface of what is "homophobes" for not supporting this par- lost by McGuinty's backpedalling, which The Cord is looking for Letters to the wrong with this proposition. ticular agenda, although they were express- was forced by pressure brought on by reli- Editor for the June issue. Letters must What really irritates me about this new ing many ofthe same arguments of con- gious and political groups. not exceed 250 words. Include your proposal though is this ardent commitment cerned citizens, truly shows that this agenda "It becomes pretty obvious to us that full name and telephone number. Let- p.m. to promote "healthy relationships" and "in- is not in sync with the perspectives of par- we should give this a serious rethink," Mc- ters must be received by 12:00 visible differences" in grade three. ents in Ontario. Guinty told CBC News after they pulled noon on Monday June 28thvia e-mail to While the infuriation of many comes It is refreshing to see public opinion final- the new curriculum. Years in the making, letters(s>thecord.ca from the implementation ofthe previously ly saying enough is enough. the HPE curriculum would have had much lla# Z™ EBB Hours. Operation E™=• , Convenient Weekend Schedule to 6am 4pm i^Plfei to Wednesday 6am -3pm Thursday Saturday J» fl HHSPp ~ Sunday 7am-4pm V • Proven Test-Taking Strategies W 1 1 Experienced Course Instructors I j|| JteL • Comprehensive Study Materials / .4 i §*. jtfP • Simulated Practice Exams • ■sP||^'' \_ - J Limited Class Size ; Consumers first choice to to eliminate unwanted Iwir. • Free Repeat Policy i> Have Yet? I • Personal Tutoring Available X :/' t( K(c Co I) • Thousands of Satisfied Students \ * S&G&w vs® A Natural Way For Hair Removal Ii Minerva's Body Sugaring 9 | Breakfast & Lunch reservations at the Shops in the Cora (Laurelw^ o™XZa£!£!S High scoo,, Your firstvisit to welcome Monday to Friday Waterloo Town Square 50% Off Waterloo, ON body sugaring Valu-Mart) ULfULLiULuU Private Room available (Beside 519-744-2334 ' ESBBBJESSII for meetings & special occasions 519-886-8878 www.mybodysugaring.ca 14 The Cord « Wednesday. May 19, 2010 SPORTS Sports Editor Justin Fauteux » jfauteuxtathecord.ca Hawks pursue pro careers each other along the way," said Al- TIEJA MACLAUGHLIN len who has signed with the Calgary STAFF WRITER Stampeders. McMasterUniversity. "Football consumed our [lives]. Oddly enough that's where it all Being drafted is now an opportu- started fortwo ofLaurier's finest nity to perform atthe highest level and highly-touted 2010 draftees. and confirm all the positive things "We met [during] a recruiting trip scouts saw during the evaluation to McMaster and we've been home- process." boys ever since," joked the Detroit In May 2's CFL draft, defensive Lions' newest defensivelineman back Allen was drafted in the second Chima Ihekwoaba. round 13thoverall, and Ihekwoaba Luckily for the Golden Hawks, followed back-to-back going 14th Canadian Interuniversity Sport overall to the MontrealAlouettes. (CIS) stars Ihekwoaba and Taurean While Allen took in the news at Allen decided to come toLaurier. his Etobicoke homeamongst family The tantalizing defensive pair and friends, Ihekwoaba was stuck at made the switch last minute, per- the airport. suaded by an impressive recruit- "I was at the Detroit airport com- YUSUF KIDWAI FILE PHOTO RYAN STEWART FILE PHOTO ing class that boasted the likes of ing back from the Lions' mini camp," This summer, Taurean Allen (5) and Chima Ihekwoaba (9) will look to continue their football careers. running back Mike Montoya and he laughed. "My brother was texting wide receiver Josh Bishop, as well me giving me updates." jump,which was higher than any crack the final roster. he only makes the team's practice as linebacker Giancarlo Rapanaro In addition to being touted as a defensive lineman who took part in "Hard work got me here and it will roster he's guaranteed US$9O,OOO. who signed with the Winnipeg Blue top CFL prospect, Ihekwoaba had the NFL combine - and that's after sure keep me going," said Allen. That's compared to a firstround CFL Bombers. also been drawing attention south undergoing surgery on an injured Ihekwoaba agreed. pick's salary of CANS9O,OOO. How- Ihekwoaba and Allen have not of the border, and shortly after at- shoulder that kept him sidelined for "I've just scratched the surface of ever, that's not something that the only been teammates, but have be- tending mini camp in Detroit signed the majority ofhis senior season. where I wantto be. I've set my goals modest Ihekwoabais concerned come good friends throughout the a three year free agent contract with Getting drafted is just the next really high and I know I'm definitely with. last fouryears at Laurier. They train the Lions. step in the process for Ihekwoaba on the right track." "I don't really look at the salary," together, live together and they even Both draftees put up big numbers and Allen. One of the biggest perks for Ihek- he said. have the same major: communica- at the CFL combine back in March. Both will continue training and woaba in the NFL willbe the salary "If you look at the extrinsic value tion studies. Allen finished second in both the conditioning throughout the sum- figures. ofthe sport I don't think you'll focus "Chima [Ihekwoaba] and I both 40 yard dash and shuttle run, while mer and then attend their respective An entry level starting salary in as hard on becoming better or be- had the same vision and pushed Ihekwoaba completed a 41" vertical teams' training camps attempting to the NFL is U55325,000, and even if coming the best." Security concerns surround World Cup has arisen about whether ornot the Three were killed, including the issues, when he stated that if the are fighting with whom will be for- country has the necessary capabili- assistant coach, the bus driver and a United States makes it out of the gotten. Players set aside their club ties to support it. Security for play- media officer, and nine others were group stage, he will travel to South jerseys and join their league rivals ers, fans and other people travelling seriously injured. Defender Serge Africa to support the team. under their country's colours. The to South Africa has been at the fore- Akakpo and goalkeeper Kodjovi But then one looks at the heart- world, as one unified body, will front of most ofthe concerns. Obilale were two ofthose seriously warming story of a previously war watch the brilliant feet ofLionel The African continent is not ex- injured, and remained in critical torn continent, attempting to fix its Messi, the unwavering passion of LAUREN MILLET actly known for its stable politics; condition for several weeks follow- reputation with the rest of the world Wayne Rooney and the lightning STAFF WRITER this was evident earlier this year, ing the attack. through a medium whereall are speed of David Villa as people cheer during Africa's biggest soccer tour- The assault prompted Togo to equal: sport. K'naan's song "Wavin' on their country towards the biggest Every four years, in front of the eyes nament, the Africa Cup ofNations. withdraw from the tournament, Flag", selected as the official song of prize in the game. of the world, countriesbattle it out Hosted by Angola, the tourna- as they no longer felt safe allowing the World Cup, provides positive re- South Africahas assured the on the soccer pitch for one common ment was far from free ofsecurity their players to compete. inforcement to anyone with linger- world they will be ready for this, and goal: winning the FIFA World Cup. breaches. This in turn began a ripple ef- ing doubts. they deserve an opportunity to al- This year, it is to South Africawe On Jan. 8, two days before the fect of concern across the globe, K'naan encourages the world to low the African continent to become turn, on a continent that has never scheduled kickoff of the tourna- as countries began to question the forget about its differences and en- a bigger part ofa game that is more before held the World Cup. ment, the team from Togo was trav- safety ofthe players they were send- joy the greatest game in the world. than just a game to them. Since FIFA awarded South Af- elling on their bus en route to the ing into such an unknown, unsta- For 31 days this summer, poli- So untilthey prove us wrong, give rica with the responsibility ofhost- grounds oftheirfirst match, when ble territory. U.S. President Barak tics will be irrelevant, elections will South Africa a chance. They may ing the event, much controversy theirbus was attacked by terrorists. Obama further pressed the security mean nothing and whichcountries justsurprise us. '■ m mJmPMRBte- ja.%< • Money-Back Guarantee Included • Thousands of Satisfied Students The Cord » Wednesday, May 19, 2010 SPORTS 15 Nobes leaves Laurier 77-26-8 overallrecord, leading the Hawks take part in East-West Representing Laurier on the West Sports in brief On April 29, it was announced that team to the playoffs in everyyear of Bowl all-star team were: wide receiver/ Kelly Nobes was leaving his position his tenure. His most successful sea- After the 2010 CFL draft saw a pair kick returner Dillon Heap, defen- -Compiled byJustin Fauteux as head coach ofLaurier's men's son came in 2006-07 when he led ofHawks selected in the second sive lineman George Kourtesiotis hockey teamto take the head coach- the Hawks to a second-place finish round, the draft class of 2011 got and defensive backs Scott McCahll ing job at his alma mater, McGill. in the provincial standings, followed a chance to impress the scouts at and Shane Herbert. The East would In four seasons behind the Gold- by an appearance in the national the eighth annual East-West Bowl come out on top 12-9, with Heap en Hawks' bench, Nobes posted a semi-finals. game, on May 8. finishing with 81 all-purpose yards. A real 'Golden' Hawk Curling gold medallist and Laurier alumnus John Morris tells The Cord about his experience at the 2010 Olympics continue curling at a high level so "So that night we tied one on with JUSTIN FAUTEUX he moved to Calgary - which was Sid [Crosby] and Shea Weber and SPORTS EDITOR home to the top curling facilities in a bunch of guys from the hockey Canada - where he took a job as a team and that was just an incredible He's been a Laurier Golden Hawk, firefighter. Competing with fellow night." a World Champion, the bad boy of former Hawk, Paul Moffat, Morris's curling and even one of Canada's rink came within one game of quali- Gold medal aftermath most eligible bachelors. But now, fyingfor the 2006 Olympics, losing Coming home as an Olympic cham- John Morris can best be described as to Brad Gushue. pion, life became much differentfor Olympic gold medallist. Shortly afterwards, Morris would Morris', he began to be recognized In February, Morris entered into receive an offer to join 2002 Olym- everywhere he went, signing auto- instant stardom, as he and his team pic silver medallist Kevin Martin's graphs and posing for pictures, and mates on Canada's national men's rink and that was a proposition he even being named one of ET Cana- curling team, took home the Olym- couldn't refuse. da's most eligible bachelors. How- pic gold medal, and that is a mo- However, Morris came close to ever, all that attention was strange ment that the Laurier grad will never missing his shot at the 2010 Olym- for the humble curler. forget. pics altogether. Just before receiving "It was definitely weird," laughed "That was definitely one ofthe Martin's offer, Morris was preparing Morris. "Being a curler you'rereally greatest feelings I've ever had in to take time off curling and move not a glamorous athlete like Alex my life," Morris told The Cord in a back to Ontario to attend teacher's Rodriguez or Alex Ovechkin. phone interviewfrom his home in college. To receive that recognition if any- Chestermere, Alberta. Morris decided to stay in Alberta, thing, it shows that curling is gain- "That's whatyou always dream where he teamed up with Martin, ing some recognition, but I'm a low- ofbut actually seeing that flag go up MarcKennedy and Ben Hebert and key type ofguy, so personally it just and having that gold medal around dominated the curling scene for four felt strange." your neck, all I could think was years, on their way to the Olympics. Morris will surely be swamped 'wow.' It was justpure elation." Itwas during thistime that Mor- with more autograph and photo re- ris would earn his "bad boy" reputa- quests when he returns to Water- Growing up tion, something he simplyattributes loo on May 25 to share his Olympic CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Morris began working towards that to frustration. experience at the annual Laurier John Morris (R) and his teammate Kevin Martin (L) after defeating moment of elation as boy growing "It was atthe Briar in 2007, we alumni golftournament. Norway to win the Olympic gold medal in men's curling. up in Ottawa, Ontario. A sports en- were having a really tough tourna- thusiast throughout his youth, Mor- ment, losing a couple matches by ris played justabout every sport that literally inches," said Morris. was available, with curling eventu- "So one game against Manitoba I ally emerging as his passion. was upsetwith the way I was play- "My family was into sports big ing and I missed a shot so I broke time, we played every sport in the it over my knee and realized right book," said Morris. "I was lucky be- away, 'uh oh, this might not go over cause in Ottawa, there's a fantastic so well,' and suddenly I was the bad youth curling program and that re- boy of curling." ffIEALL NEW ally got me hooked on the game." During this time leading up to the Morris decided to devote his full Olympics, Morris would also co- attention to curling at the age of write a book entitled Fit To Curl, in 16, when the strain ofbalancing which he draws on his kin/phys ed his athletic schedule became too background to explain why curlers demanding. need to be in top physical shape and "I remember having curling tour- also provides a workout plan for be- naments and hockey tournaments ginners to elite level athletes. on the same weekend and I would 2.25 DPINrS stay at hockey for the first two pe- Olympic experience VZ riods, and then I had to change At the Olympics, Team Canada went Nc Ccver foefcre 11 into my curling gear in the car and undefeated on their way to the gold my father was racing to a differ- medal, playing in front ofthe sur- ent town," he said. "It was at that prisingly rabid curling fans in Van- point where Ireally realized I had couver, something Morris enjoyed. to choose one or the other and by "They weren't traditional curl- then I knew that I wasn't going to ing fans but the energy they brought NHL, so was what I stuck was justgreat," he said. "We really THURSDAYS the curling with competitively." enjoyed seeing that atmosphere and cvitk DJk/HfTE(}DW I think that's something that the University life game really needs." While continuing to curl on the According to Morris, the atmo- COME CHECK OUT THE REST OF OUR LINEUP" World Junior stage Morris was faced sphere inside the curling rink was with the decision of where to con- merely a microcosm ofthe amazing tinuehis education and in 1999,he energy that surrounded Vancouver. WEDNESDAYS decided uponLaurier and enrolled "You could feel the energy in the in the kinesiology and physical edu- city the entire time," he said. "The INFAMOUS WEDNESDAYS with DJ SURREAL cation program. reception and supportwe received Playing Hip Hop, R&B, and Reggae every night "Whatreally sold me on Laurier was justphenomenal. Everyone was was the fact that it was a smaller cheering hard for the country, it was university," said Morris. "Also I just an incredibly positive vibe and it ~ knew that I still wanted to curl com- was incredible to be a part of it." BM7 i petitively and they were one ofthe Another memorable aspect of the only schools who expressed interest Olympic experience for Morris was PARTYROCK FRIDAYS with DJ EPIK in accommodating that." getting the chance to get to know Playing thebest of:Da nee Rock*lndie Rock*Hard Rock In his five years at Laurier, Morris other elite athletes. Punk Pop Punk*Modern Rock rarely had down time.He continued "We got to bond with so many Rock* curling competitively while playing athletes, especially the women's and curling team men's hockey teams, who were on for the Hawks' men's - and handling the responsibilities of the same floor as us," he said. SATURDAYS a regular student. "After our second or third game, "I can remember writing essays we went up to the Canadian ath- LADIES NIGHT with DJ RUBY SHOES and take home exams on the plane letes lounge and Sidney Crosby and Playing the hottest Electro Beats as I'm travelling across Canada, so Marc-Andre Fleury came up to us First 100Ladies Free! it was definitely a challenge" said and said 'great game guys,' and that Morris. "Overall, I had a phenom- was just an amazing feeling." enal time at Laurier, I made several Morris even got to cap off his SIJNfeAHS friends I'm still close with today, and Olympics by celebrating the men's RETRO WIDEOmmWAYS with DJ WHITEGOLD I'll always think ofthose five years hockey gold medal with the players, Sunday as some ofthe best times of my life." just a day after he had won a gold Playing the Greatest Retro Hits every medal of his own. FREE COVER w/Bar Industry Paystub After Laurier "We were able to sit 10 rows up in and watch Sid [Crosby] scorethe from Laurier * * * * After graduating 220 KING STREET NORTH WATERLOO ON 519.725.4287 PHILSGRANDSONS.COM 19+ IP REQUIRE! 2003, Morris was determined to winner against the U. 5.," he said. 16 The Cord • Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Peer (helpers for 0-week) Academic Issues (General) Public Affairs coordinators External Affairs (General) BACCHUS and more! WE'RE HIRING Positions available at Deadline for positions wlusuhr.com July 12