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Radio Laurier set to
lose current space
Station volunteers are circulating a petition calling for contingency plans
in is issue has its REBECCA VASLUIANU Still question the of place on campus and has
NEWS EDITOR for Radio dedicated volunteers but the space Laurier next year. its
In an interview in December, Le reality is what's more important to
Since the Wilfrid Laurier Univer- Fevre stated that the fate of the sta- students? Getting their books," he
Students' Union tion's still in the air. sity (WTJJSU) an- space was up explained.
that nounced its restructuring plan at "There's various uses that the When asked, Le Fevre said
a December 2 board meeting, the university would want it for, there's the decision to let the bookstore
future of Radio still that the Students' the made around Laurier remains various uses use space was
uncertain. Union would want it for, there's the same time that the restructur-
At the meeting, Union President various uses that Student Publica- ing was presented, commenting, "it
Colin Le Fevre revealed that the tions would want it for, so it's really was bad timing."
campus club would be moved about finding what is the best use WLUSU General Manager Mike
under Wilfrid Laurier University for that space," he stated. McMahon explained that "once the
Student Publications (WLUSP), Le Fevre told The Cord last week, restructuring plan was communi-
that there Students' telling The Cord in an interview in however, was never any cated to the board, the
Decemberthat the Students' Union question about Radio Laurier's Union let the bookstore operation
in the would planned to "facilitate as easy a tran- booth concourse. know that [they] no longer
"Even if Radio with have for that sition as possible." Laurier was any use space."
Radio Co-ordinator would be Deborah director: Laurier Care WLUSU next year, it not in Da Costa, re-
Lucas, however, believes no such that space," he said, explaining that tail and printing services, explained
the - the that she understood that the book- process has occurred as of yet. bookstore the owner of
"I'm - forced relocate would be the really upset to say it, there is booth is being to store receiving space
no transition process in place as far its online pick-up service due to but was given no guarantee.
as we're concerned," she stated. renovations in the international "It would be nice so students
time I e-mail boardroom. don'thave lines "Every Colin we to go through crazy RYAN STEWART
don'thear back from him. "When it came to value to but if and anything ... something changes GOING OFFLINE - The current space provided to Radio Laurier may be It's like he's completely avoiding students it was an absolute no- returned to the Laurier Bookstore as of April 30, 2009.
us." brainer.... We realize Radio Laurier - SEE RADIO, PAGE 2
Hockey officiating raises questions
Recurring problems with referees at Laurier home
games this year have coaches and players worried
about the fate of their season and their record
LAUREN MILLET the same each time.
SPORTS EDITOR "Our refereeing at home has
been the worst in the league this
Despite having a goal disallowed, year," said Osborne. "They don't
the talk. tell I two players sent out of gameand They never you anything,
these a slew of questionable officiating, have no ideawhy we get guys the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks all the time."
for women's women's hockey team managed The referees hockey to keep their undefeated season in are hired out of the Waterloo Hock-
Referee Association tact as they downed the Brock Bad- ey (WHRA).
this gers 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. When contacted about issue,
"We have a history with this ref- Brian Schiebel, president ofWHRA,
declined to until the is- ereeing crew, they just keep get- comment
had ting worse and worse," commented sue been discussed further
Head Coach Rick Osborne. "They internally. have con- quite a vendetta against our Osborne expressed great team." cern about the fate of their season
the officials. "It's Thetwo linesmen, EricChute and being affected by
time." Brett Frede along with referee Scott a big concern come playoff
Keys, have officiated the Hawks at RYAN STEWART
home several times this HEATED HAWKS - WLU season, players protest the goal that was disallowed during the second period against Brock. with - SEE OFFICIALS, PAGE 15 the general story remaining ■ CORD 2 News WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009 THE WEEKLY
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"I tried to sell drugs in Grade 9,
but it was a lot ofwork."
- Opinion columnist Josh Smyth,
on growing up in Kitchener. Board referenda approves WORD OF THE WEEK
Viral A cold. nasopharyngitis - common
full-time with fee ing the university to a specific and for students, a CONTRIBUTORS Consent to referendum to given questions courseload for defined course of action; however, depending on part-
the of others such as Michael Oberle and time students, over course MorganAlan Linda Givetash Alissa Reutz in elections Yusuf Kidwai Sam Riches a $10 Michelle Auard appear upcoming including Devon Butler Andrei Kovacsik Griffin five in to losh Smyth Carpenter responded by years starting September
Luke Dotto lamie Neugebauer Wade Thompson
Elworthv Nick LachanceTaryn Ali Williams that Kimberly the overall con- provide necessary repairs to the Wheaton suggesting Justin Fauteux Orwen-Parrish Esther fee to the WLU Heather Gies lames Popkie keep pool open had merit cept of the question pool.
outweighing the minor kinks that The BOD also accepted a refer-
Di- WLUSP STAFF REBECCA VASLUIANU ronmental Coalition (CEC) asking would have to be ironed out. endum question submitted by
NEWS EDITOR students whether they would be "It's something that'll get the rector Sunny Chan asking students
would in favour of replacing the current ball rolling," stated Oberle. "Giving whether they support two- Copy Editing Manager Meredith Barrett cents to students so that director terms instead of the Editors Caitlin Henderson At an Wilfrid Lau- fee of 50 the they Copy emergency green charged per option year
Ariel Kroon with decide whether current term, as rier Students' Union semester a new fee for can they support one-year starting Gina Macdonald University asking
Natasja Pannecoucke elections. held five dollars an environmental ofWLUSU's 2010-2011 (WLUSU) board meeting per semester starting sustainability Emily Slofstra
IT the board consented Manager Kayleigh Leßlanc yesterday, directors approved four in September 2009. office represents what was in the Finally, to Distribution Manager Nicole Weber vision submitted referendum questions that will be The fee would fund a new envi- university's and something include a question by
ronmental on that WTUSU believes in." BOD Chair Asif Bacchus, which is put towards the student popula- sustainability office WLUSP ADMINISTRATION the Elec- as well as the ofthe After discussion, the meant in to ask whether stu- tion for voting on Union's campus salary lengthy part
President Greg Sacks al- research di- tionDay - February 5. co-ordinatorof that office. board approved the question dents would support VP: Advertising Angela Foster and moved rected towards VP: Brantford Holly Gibson The Board of Directors (BOD) The fee would be collected by most unanimously possibly reforming
Chair of the Board Bryn Ossington the the size and held the a result of its WTUSU but to onto next question the board's Vice Chair Janice Lee meeting as given directly presented composition,
Board of Directors BrendanMcGill students involved Laurier's the results of which would be inability to reach at last university to begin the creation of by in put Luay Salmon quorum
This the office. athletics to the electorate to after Friday's board meeting. pre- program. approve
the ADVERTISING vented its members from voting During discussion, many direc- The question approved by completed.
the that time. raised BOD is to ask students on questions at tors concerns regarding designed Alladvertisinginquiries should be directed to whether not would be in Presented first to the BOD was the fact that no specific plan was or they VP: Advertising Angela Foster at
See PAGE 24 for editorial reaction to this story ext. 3560 or from the Envi- in the subscrib- favour of $10 fee 884-0710, [email protected] a question Campus outlined question a per semester
COLOPHON
The Cord Weekly is the official studentnewspaper of the Wilfrid Laurier University community. Volunteers Started in 1926 as the Vie Cord is an Third added College Cord, Weekly upset Wilfrid editorially independent newspaper published by party
Laurier University Student Publications, Waterloo, a
corporation without share capital. WLUSP is governed by its board of directors.
CEESTJ u ri e
- Le Fevre that wlulgv FROM RADIO, COVER gency plan, stated to he does not think one is needed negotiations
within those of theauthor and Radio takes on a new life at this time. Opinions expressed Vie Cord are Laurier
do not necessarily reflect those of the Editorial Board, 7he Cord, have live indicatedthat the WLUSP WLUSP, WLU or CanWeb Printing Inc. or something we'll to Sacks
the BOD his All content appearing in Vie Cord bears copyright expressly with that," said Da Costa. must approve proposal of their creator(s) and may not be used without written the and REBECCA VASLUIANU ator "is a normal of consent. "It's such a short period of time, to transition Radio Laurier, very part
OS NEWS EDITOR TheCord is createdusing Macintosh computers running X.3 the has been scheduled for it's only for a couple of weeks we vote process. using Adobe Creative Suite 3 (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat,
Distiller and Canon XT we've Illustrator). Rebel 8.0 megapixel digital He is how- "For the six times have to borrow a space," she con- the endof March. sure, past cameras areused forprincipal photography. that there is little A conciliator has been negotiated we've been successful tinued, referring to the begin- ever, possibility appointed The Cord Weekly is a proud memberof the Ontario Press Council since 2006. work with the Wilfrid Laurier and three of those have been as- of each semester when on- that the proposal will fail, stating to be sent Any unsatisfied complaints can Vyl.Vv ning to theCouncil at [email protected]. sisted a conciliator or a media- he "the BOD is on side Association by line ordering reaches its highest believes University Faculty
The Cord's circulation for a normal Wednesday issue is 7,000 with this in (WLUFA) and WLU administra- tor," she explained. and volume. principle." copies enjoys a readership of over 10,000.
While Sacks is in the tion's teams on Feb- WLUFA is currently waiting Cord subscription rates are $20.00 perterm foraddresseswithin WLUSP President Greg Sacks, hopeful bargaining Canada. the to been find he ex- 2 and 3 to for university to respond who has helping a transitioning process, ruary help negotiate member The Cord Weekly is a proud latest with Press about the items. its regards of theCanadian Radio next his proposals University (CUP), space for Laurier year, pressed concern remaining since 2004. has been in to the two items to be explains thatboth he andLe Fevre "venomous" atmosphere which Bargaining prog- remaining
Campus Plus is The Cord's national advertising agency. have had meetings with Dean has been created between stu- ress since September 1; both par- negotiated.
In the meantime, both of Students David McMurray to dents and the Union which he at- ties met bi-weekly throughout parties
tributes "different first This semester, both are confident that an agreement try and find a suitable location to perceptions" semester. Preamble toThe Cord Constitution will be reached soon. should the station lose its booth. on the matter. sides plan to meet on Tuesdays
faithwith its readers news and VieCord will keep by presenting that Fevre attributed the and told The Cord expressions of opinions comprehensively, accurately and fairly. "[Space] is kind of a lynchpin to Le nega- Thursdays. Crowley
that the the is that believesin balanced and presentation ofall WLUSU has re- Both sides feel con- optimistic The Cord a impartial the entire transition," said Sacks. tive publicity university all substantial in relevant facts in a news report, and of opinions "construc- matter ceived the to ciliator the On- conciliation will be a a of controversy. In the meantime, Lucas has throughout process appointed by
shall all commonly held ethical that will both sides The staff of The Cord uphold with her volunteers a "lack of tario of Labourwill tive help been working information," stating, Ministry help step conventions of journalism. When an error of omission or of
commission has occurred, that error shall be acknowledged have "we feel that all this work them closer on the two re- come to a deal." drafting a petition to Radio negative bring promptly. also commented that issues - workload and Bates Laurier re-addressed the BOD, against us is actually hindering maining ofan or by When statementsare made that are critical individual,
the to an we shall give those affected opportunity Union organization, our efforts." the an agree- as the issue was from its compensation. "anticipates reply at the earliest time possible. scrapped look will be in the near however, believes that "He or she is to at ment reached and 9 Lucas, going Ethical journalism requires impartiality, consequently January agenda. conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest be derived to future." to to the board there is a lesson to both sides of the issue, talk will beavoidedby all staff. "We decided go
is the bad the Union both and see where there's If conciliation unsuccessful The limits of thoseof the world around to a contin- from publicity parties only any newspaperare once again request
TheCord will to cover its world with a it.and so attempt special it of is to and what some of on the two established dates, focus on Wilfrid Laurier University, and the community a to ensure Radio receiving. room move gency plan, plan to the concerns Kitchener-Waterloo, and with a special ear further of the students Wilfrid Laurier said will be continued to meet- of University. Ultimately, The Laurierhas somewhere to go," she "I would almost hope that it the key points are," Associate Cord will be bound by neither philosophy, nor geography in WLUFA its if it is unsuccessful, mandate. said. As of yesterday, the petition damages WLUSU's reputation Director: News and Editorial Ser- ings;
Cord has to foster freedom of the and no-board Vie an and I vices Kevin then file a obligation press had 450 It a little bit don't mean that Crowley. can report, when debate garnered signatures. freedom of speech. This obligation is best fulfilled theinternal ofthe time and dissent are encouraged, both in workings "It's that idea in- which would establish a requires 10 of the under- in a negative sense. If we aren't of having an Cord's contact with thestudent percent paper, and through The body. of labour ac- these issues we neutral third frame before a form - about 1400 looking into really dependent party." The will with fear of graduate population Cord always attempt to do what is right, The of the neither repercussions, nor retaliation. purpose be what of tion is - to be raised need to mat- Judy Bates, president WLU- implemented. of social and so again. questioning student press is to act as an agent awareness, signatures
shallconduct theaffairs ofournewspaper. students." FA, that the use of a concili- When asked about a contin- ters to us as says Weekly The Cord ■ Wednesday, January 14,2009 News 3
VOCAL CORD
Why did you attend
Dr. Eglin's rally?
"I just saw it and thought it should be
interesting, so I stayed to watch."
- Samantha Boblin
First-year arts
"What's going on in Israel is a big deal, YUSUF KIDWAI something should be done." CENTRE LAUNCH - Dr. Budd Hall, an internationally recognized leader in community-based research, presented a lecture called "Communities,
Knowledge and Structural Transformation" at Thursday's launch of Laurier's Centre for Community Research, Learning and Action.
- Jason Schacter
First-year arts Faculty of science adds research centre
TARYN ORWEN-PARRISH members." barriers that keep citizens impov- which it is housed while stressing WRITER STAFF With a board comprised of Lau- erished, the project will strive to the importance of the application
rier faculty, students and com- change poverty policies in the re- of knowledge and the exchange of
Last Wilfrid Laurier the CCRLA will within the Friday, munity members, gion next 10 years. resources.
Centre opened the for Community work closely with Waterloo Region Mitchell states that as part of "We canmobilize theknowledge
Research, and Action in efforts to solve social the and skills of the Learning problems, community psychology pro- the university and
The strives CCRLA (CCRLA). CCRLA to such as poverty and homeless- gram, the offers students transfer them to the community
forge a commu- and utilize academia to initi- a use the and serve the we strong university ness, unique opportunity to community ...
"It's to make we're imporant sure an nity partnership with the Waterloo ate change. knowledge they have gained for [are] able to lend the scientific and
educated on both sides of and allows for student in- As seminar community Region part of the PhD-level practical purposes: "Every PhD research methodology and skills this conflict." volvement as of the commu- course within the part community psy- [student] in our community psych to help the community meet their
nity psychology program. chology program, Laurier students program will come out with lived self-defining needs," she said.
Dr. committhree -JaredCaplan Psychology professor Terry are to years to a local experience... they're not just read- Mitchell ultimately hopes that communication Third-year studies Mitchell, who is also director of the and work with them about organization ing community research, the CCRLA will promote a high
that the new centre as research the self- CCRLA, hopes a team to meet they're not just reading about pov- level of awareness regarding the
will an interest defined ignite in commu- needs of the community. erty, they're working with people importance of community-based
involvement and allow for Laurier PhD students nity currentiy really closely towards a long-term research and that Laurier will one
knowledge to be shared. She ex- have a partnership agreement goal." day become "one of the univer-
her "that we will no called The plained hope Poverty Policy Proj- Mitchell believes that the CCR- sities in Canada that will be rec-
be defined as the tow- with Waterloo LA will fulfill Laurier's longer ivory ect Opportunities initiativeto ognized for [its] commitment to
but er, really [as] true community Region. Through researching the contribute to the community in community partnership."
McMaster may add new "I'm here to support the responsiblity New residences of academics to speak out in an explored academic environment.... I feel it's Burlington campus essential that this is happening."
JEREMY TREMBLAY 10 percent over the next three Health and business to be introduced Halton NEWS EDITOR in - Rachel Avery years and some capital projects
Second-year music will be required with increased
The is look- enrollment. JEREMY TREMBLAY ceive university currently half a million dollars annu-
ing at of interest The NEWS EDITOR for expressions public-private partnership ally eight years, and thena mil-
from seven com- model, which Blouw lion dollars in the tax's private-sector explained ninthyear.
to find a would have build McMaster is panies, hoping develop- a company University looking McMaster intends to use the
er to build two residences. resi- into new and maintain two 1000-bed the possibility of opening new funds to build a $28 million"De-
After of screening expressions dences - one in Waterloo and post-secondary education facili- Groote Centre for Advanced Man-
the will issue one Brantford - would interest, university in receive ties in Burlington, according to re- agement," which would have the
a for to select the from them for a set from The Hamilton 800 MBA Request Proposal profit pe- ports Spectator capacity for and execu-
developers. riod of time. He indicated that a and The Burlington Post. tive educationstudents.
The ideaof residences of 25 to 30 is to the Halton The building period years being According Post, university also plans to
as a considered, after which the uni- residents will in public-private partnership pay a special tax build a family health centre in "To listen and be informed about the between the and would then take over the university pri- versity coming years should Halton's re- Burlington as a medical training situation." was mentioned at the vate sector buildings. council a recom- and to gional approve facility partner with Joseph
Senate He explained thatall residence mendation from its administration Brant university meeting yes- Memorial Hospital to con-
- Shulman Michelle President terday during Laurier would be run and finance at a meet- programming by committee vert it into a teaching hospital. business Second-year Max Blouw's presentation on the the with the of en- to university goal ing scheduled take place this Burlington is about 30 kilome-
fiscal of the state university. suring the living experience was morning. ters south of Milton, where Laurier
Blouw that explained un- the same as that received stu- The tax would cost the is by average considering building a new sat- Compiled by Jeremy Tremblay enrollment is ex- dents in residences. household in the $2.10 dergraduate pre-existing region an- ellite campus. Photos by Ryan Stewart increase about pected to by nually, and McMaster would re- 4 News WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21,2009 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY
Pubs, president
and board elected
Students voted in favour ofallowing directors to
receive compensation at Annual General Meeting
LINDA GIVETASH future chair, our treasurerand pres-
STAFF WRITER ident in that group."
The young Board comprised of
At Monday night's Annual Gen- first- and second-year students
eral Meeting, the Wilfrid Laurier has had little experience in student
University Student Publications publications. Salman is the only
(WLUSP) elections resulted inBryn returning board member, while
acclamation as Hafiz served as the WLUSP Ossington's presi- corpo-
As dent and CEO. well, the four rate secretary. Incoming director
Directors Board of positions were Hyde, however, does not see this as
granted to nominees Suhail Hafiz, a cause for great concern.
Jordan Hyde, Kyle Muizelaar and "I think that as a team to have
Luay Salman. some time to work with Bryn and
With the fate of Radio Laurier learn sort of the ofthis ropes opera-
tion still undetermined, continuing de- will really contribute to us be-
The velopment of Cord's website ing amazing board members once
and the current economic crisis, our term starts," he stated,
the board and president will face With strategic talks still ongoing
a variety of issues in the upcoming for different publications, Ossing-
ton remained the year. quiet on specifics
of for the With only one presidential can- plans upcoming year,
didate in this year's elections, there "We've got a lot of changes corn-
RYAN STEWART has been some concern about the ing up in the organization, con-
SELECTED - Bryn Ossington, far right, was approved as Student Publications' president-acclaim this Monday. future of Publi- and Radio governing Student cerning [office] space
these he said. The cations. Aware, of issues, Os- Laurier," details of any
confident that fu- future will have but actual of the financial sington remains changes to wait un- per our ability to retain In terms state ally come to student organizations
ture candidates will be inspired to til the results of the strategic plans andrecruit and make people happy of WLUSP, current president Greg because our ads are cheaper and
run. are made public in March. that they work for us." Sacks addressed the economic cri- student disposable income doesn't
to the new As stated in his Oss- A amendmentwas sis: "I would this much Referring directors, platform, by-law passed anticipate year change as as a family," sug-
lot them tackle hu- - - down Ossington explained "a of ington plans to WLUSP's 42 for and 10 against that makes that our revenue will be gesting that WLUSP's revenue will
forward directors somewhat." are young, which bodes well for the man resources. He looks WLUSP eligible to receive be stable in2009.
Student Publications' also raised the that "in future of our organization," add- to reforming compensation upon approval by He point
"our ing that he hopes to see future human resources "not just on pa- the Board. periods like this, advertisers actu-
Campus club bank accounts being reworked
the clubs Some students feel that communication between union and its campus needs to improve, in regards to funds
MORGAN ALAN munication for concerning restructur- room improvement. itself. to the increased scope of clubs un-
STAFF WRITER ing, the integration of faculty fees "Most people don't even know "There's a degree of paranoia der WLUSU.
into WLUSU and the small time where their is about what is done with the "We "money coming being make every attempt possible
Over the next three-and-a-half frame in which the from," said Slofstra, execu- it's that we as a communicatewith restructuring Emily money ... money to [the clubs]...
months, the Wilfrid Laurier Uni- had to be enacted. tive for the WLU Farm Market and club have raised," said Lee. with 103 clubs, it's hard to get ev-
Students' Union Environmen- "For in versity (WLUSU) Despite these problems, Colin the Geography and the most part, clubs are eryone one place at one time,"
and tal Studies the dark what Management Group will work to Le Fevre, president CEO of Students' Association. left in as to happens said Le Fevre.
address associated with WLUSU, is about the fu- "CommunicationbetweenWLUSU to their under "We're in a un- problems optimistic money ... you're good place now,
the of its ture of the reform. and WLUSU clubs is but it feels like tak- like last semester over the next restructuring campus generally very WLUSU, they're ...
be clubs' bank accounts. "It's an efficient system at this bad." ing ownership of your club," she three-and-a-half months, we'll
the it Previously, more than 100 point, but we certainly recognize Janice Lee, former president of added. able to step up," he added.
said Le Fevre clubs underWLUSU operated their that last semester was painful," Laurier Musical Theatre, questions believes a decline in
of the be attributed own bank accounts semi-inde- Le Fevre. the very nature restructuring communication can
pendendy. Under restructuring re- To address the concerns of cam-
forms announced earlier last a new - Assis- year, pus clubs, position
each club will now draw funds from tant VP of Campus Clubs and Fac-
- will created a central WTAJSU account. ulty Association be on
with "We're just monitoring accounts May 1 to deal solely campus to make sure that there will be no clubs. IrjSSl 880-1500 "The communication- errors within campus clubs," said problem Shady Husein, VP: Finance and came down to confusion in our of- lilllll that's created the PICK UP Administration. fice, we posi- 1 SPECIAL why
Le Fevre. The restructuring was intended tion," said
The concerns of clubs to make the finances of campus campus
have clubs more efficient and reduce previously been addressed by Giant Panzerotti and the credit risk to WLUSU's bank the VP: Finance Administra-
Student accounts. tion and the VP: Services. 3 Toppings the aforemen- \ The initial stages of the restruc- In the interim,
were character- tioned will work to Garlic turing, however, departments Fingers (6 Pieces) $10.99 the transition the ized by a lack of communication ensure that for betweenWLUSU Management and new department is smooth. 2 Cans of pop +Tax the clubs. clubs "If the clubs have we campus Campus concerns,
how individual were often unsure of to access deal with them on an NA 2 Dipping Sauces i A. their that said Andrew VP: Stu- money or were unaware basis," Blake, the change even occurred. dent Services. add $5.50 for delivery \j The lack of communicationwas Despite this progress, campus
exacerbated by internal miscom- clubs executives generally still see News Weekly ■ The Cord Wednesday, January 21,2009 5
TV 200* Cfegbara Battlefield Study Ton*
21 May to 3 June 2009
• learn This study tour is an unique opportunity to j, g ■ about the Canadian role in the First and Second
World Wars on the ground in France and Belgium.
Sixeen 8 from Laurier and 8 from the .. students,
will Universite de Montreal, participate in an
held the ongoing seminar, at Ypres, Somme, Vimy, RYAN STEWART Amiens and Mons before examining the 1942 Dieppe
Raid and the Battle of i Normandy.
off • The "war and JSA, Eglin square study tour explores memory" through
visits to museums as well as and - aL strategic, operational iSia*'" !. I M .£ tactical asked research |P*'f'W'l fff M* history. Participants are to HEATHER MACDONALD Alex Kaldor, president of the JSA, ■ ldier and brief talk | P resent a sc, biography a on a INTERNATIONAL EDITOR approached the microphone on topic selected in consultation with the tour director. behalf of the group immediately '
Tension escalated last Friday in the after Eglin had finished speaking
Concourse when Wilfrid Laurier and stated, "To single out our club
University sociology professor Dr. because of what is occurring in Is-
Peter Eglin returned for his fourth rael is borderline bigotry." He con-
impromptu rally in two weeks. tinued, "The Jewish Students' As-
An e-mail sent by Eglin Thursday sociation is a cultural club that has
stated he would be and will make night returning not not any political Cleghorn Fellowship. Concourse to the statements on issues around Friday morning any • Preference be may given to talk main to about four points re- the world." fl students who have completed or are registered for courses on the war in Gaza. As the mic remained garding open to military history or strategic studies. Students with the ability his desire Among to update everyone, many students spoke, French also to converse in are encourged to apply. people about the "ongoing killing often sharing their background be- • For more information, contact Terry Copp: [email protected] of Palestinians, the growing world- fore stating their thoughts. Nicole • An form application and further details can be found at wide opposition to Israel's assault" Pariser, a member of the Laurier
and"the continuing abrogation of community, made it clear that she www.canadianmilitaryhistory.com iraragg
intellectual responsibility by the was speaking on behalf of herself, is *■ A & mrn&mm academic community at WLU," Eg- but because of her Jewish ancestry, £ Application deadline is 27 February 2009 tmßkßk. lin's fourth issue a point was one that gar- the became "very personal." Send completed applications to: Sflßllli'FrM Pariser nered a response from the Jewish explained that, "If human Cleghorn Battlefield Study Fellowship, Laurier Centre Students' Association abuses committed (JSA). rights are ... re- for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies VMMHHIIi intention It stated his to update gardless of whether it's Palestine or Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3C5 on "the nefarious actions of the Israel, we need to speak out about Tel: (519) 884-0710 ext.2oBo; Fax (519) 886-5057; Jewish Students' Association." In this and against them." Email: [email protected] of this of Numerous light e-mail, a group stu- students followed her
dents gathered in the Concourse, and shared their thoughts.
three It holding Israeli flags. wasn't until Yuval Kaplan, a
The crowd of about 100 people - second-year UW student, brought
including members of the Laurier a fresh perspective to the audience
administration and a few security that the crowd began to disappear. guards - listened intently as Eglin He pointed out that in the last few proceeded through his first three weeks, "Nothing has been going on points. [at Laurier] that direcdy helps the
On Friday morning before the Palestinian population." rally, Eglin had received a memo Upon suggesting bake sales and issued to the JSA from Hava Gold- collecting change, Kaplan proposed
director of Southwestern On- that all of the into berg, energy being put tario Jewish Campus Life. He read the rallies "needs to be much more aloud the beginning of the e-mail productive because [otherwise] it's which clarified that "it was not a a waste of everyone's time." protest against Eglin, but a chance to stand in solidarity and speak out against Eglin's unfair targeting of the JSA."
Upon reaching his fourth point,
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Preparing to close Guantanamo Bay
President Obama plans to close the detention
centre in Cuba; relocation of detainees undecided
ALISON SCHOFIELD the of Afghan firefight at age 15, STAFF WRITER seems to have the greatest chance
of if returning to Canada he is re-
United States in the for Yesterday, president leased coming year. As
Barack Obama made history at his the others, The Canadian Press
as the first African- noted inauguration on Thursday that any foreign
American United president of the nationals with ties to terrorism are
States. However, the day also sig- barred under Canadian law from
nified the the passing of country's entering the country.
present financial situation into TheEconomist has cited in its The
There Obama's hands. are also World in 2009 Edition that to up 60
other challenges the new president of the current inmateshave enough
will face the in coming months, one evidence against them to face tri-
fate of the Guan- of them being the bunals for war crimes, while about
detention others tanamo Bay camp, a site 50 have the clearance to
that has been associated with ter- leave but cannot be sent home due
and rorists torture for the last eight to fear of persecution, or because
American years. the government does
Obama President has pledged to not trust the receiving government
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO close Guantanamo this Bay year, enough to keep an eye on them
GOODBYE - GITMO Barbed wire surrounds the detention centre, keeping in approximately 250 inmates. as it is a US "black prison," located once they have landed.
on a piece of Cuban land that the Over 100 of the inmates at
American Guantanamo have government has leased do not enough which gained over 700 detainees in ford admitted that al-Qahtani un- Other prisoners have been sub-
US-deemed evidence them since 1903, allowing against to be pros- October of 2001. derwent sleep deprivation, time jected to water-boarding and other
criminals be The to strategically placed ecuted, but are considered by the practices used at the deten- in isolation, psychological abuse forms of torture somewhat remi-
American American tion been outside of the legal sys- government to be too camp have a source of and being forced into icy cold wa- niscent of the medieval period.
tem. Over the of its to be released from for while nude years oper- dangerous in- controversy some time now, as ter during his time at During his last week in office, for-
ation, have been ternment. This a have confirmed which is the President many prisoners poses problem reports recendy Guantanamo, she says mer US George W. Bush
held there for without trial. for Obama who will be hesitant the of inmates. One years use torture on "legal definition of torture," report- defendedthe torturous tactics used
if and when the noted ed CBC News However, prison to release those without enough case of torture has been on Friday. on prisoners to Fox News saying,
remains them with al- closes, the question still evidence against who may connected Mohammed The Bush administration allowed "My view is the techniques were
as to where the 250 still to United States a lieutenant under Osama the of in and approximately pose dangers Qahtani, torturing detainees 2002, necessary are necessary."
inmates will be relocated. bin Ladenwho CBC News security. was supposed to be as long as the methods used did has reported that one
Canada is the current desired Since the initial lease of the 45- one of the hijackers for the Septem- not impair bodily function, lead to of President Obama's. first orders
relocation for four of Guant- of 11 the United spot square-mile tract land and water ber attacks on States. organ failure or cause death. Two of business is to reverse the allow-
anamo's detainees. But Omar of Guantanamo in arrested in have died only Bay Cuba over Al-Qahtani was on the detainees Afghanistan ance of torture, but this, the closure
Khadr, a Toronto-born male who 100 the area has had of a officer from of them the and the years ago, suspicion customs on torture; one has been of detention camps has been with uses. the his the United charged murdering many Most famously, area way in to States. Re- surmised to. be an innocent taxi relocation of 250-plus detainees is an American soldier has been used for tired during an US prison camps, military judge Susan J. Craw- driver, reported CBC News. easier said than done.
WORLD IN BRIEF
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Palestinians, to Palestin- life-vests. into A summit Ceasefire in Gaza 1,300 according wearing Investigations the Change (MDC) party. regional on Israelis have ian sources. 13 reportedly also crash are ongoing as speculation is circulat- Zimbabwe's crisis is going to be held next
A ceasefire has been declared Is- A320 between been killed during the conflict. ing that the Airbus had experienced week. The MDC claims it wishes to uphold a
rael and Hamas in Last the Gaza strip. Sat- engine problems two days prior to its plum- power-sharing agreement that includes the
urday, Israel announced it would be pull- met into the Hudson. The plane's wreckage organization having control of affairs and
its out of and the Plane crashes in the Hudson Some is ing troops Gaza, next day has been lifted from the icy waters, though finance. say that parliament, which
Hamas followed suit. the BBC the search continues for one of its needs However, engines. supposed to re-open on Tuesday, to
claims American both sides have launched fresh at- Airlines pilot Chesley Sullen- change Zimbabwe's constitution to create a
since tacks declaring their ceasefires. Is- berger is being hailed as a hero after safely prime minister position for Tsvangirai. The Zimbabwe fails to unite raeli Prime Ehud Olmert claimed A320 in NewYork's Minister crash-landing his Airbus BBC reports that Mugabe has accused his
Hamas River victory, saying had been defeated. Hudson following an alleged collision opposition of "presenting new conditions."
that will the with a flock of both talks formaZimbabwean Hamas warns it continue Gaza birds, causing engines Latest to unity gov- Deadlock hasplagued Zimbabweanpolitics
conflict ifIsraeli in Gaza lon- fail. The airbus crashed minutes after between President Robert since troops stay any to just ernment Mugabe Mugabe called a run-off election last
its ger than is necessary, butwill open roads so taking off fromLaGuardiaAirport on way and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai June.
those living in Gaza can receive medicaland to Charlotte, North Carolina last Thursday. have failed. Tsvangirai has been quoted
assistance. Over 155 food the last three weeks, Lifeboats saved the shocked passengers saying it was "probably the darkest day of
- Compiled by Alanna Wallace via its conflict in Gaza has killed approximately as they exited the aircraft wings while our lives" for his Movementfor Democratic
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■ ■ • : ..J — The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday, January 21,2009 INTERNATIONAL 9
Kidnapped
in China
SILVESTRI MARA the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, STAFF WRITER Sichuan and Fujian to be used as
slave thieves and labourers, pros-
A in gang China has been caught titution victims, while some girls
and for stealing children selling were sold as brides and other
them on their thriving black mar- children were sold to orphanages
ket in distant Chinese provinces. where they found replacement
After a five-month investigation, homes overseas with the help of the
13 suspects have been arrested, orphanage.
Su A with the gang leader, Tonghua, growing issue that fed the kid-
21, reportedly at the helm of the napping of children was the inabil-
kidnappings. ity of a couple to have their own
Members of the motorcycle children, where the Beijing News
said to have that "the have gangwere kidnapped suggests gang may
children while riding their motor- been selling the toddlers to families
cycles; some cases were reported who wantedan heir" as the "prefer-
have in to occurred broad daylight. ence for boys remains particularly CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The kidnappings allegedly took strong in rural areas, but birth con-
- Yunnan and ABDUCTIONS ABROAD Abducted toddlers were being sold into slavery in Sichuan, Fujian. De- place between September and trol policies prevent many families
and their cember, were reported by the from having own."
in Beijing News to include a three- The birth control policy limits reached them, and they began to their farmer parents flock to cities The police are the process of
who taken from and year-old boy was every couple to one child, leaving stay at home, some even preventing looking for work. rescuing children, returning
since the front door of his home and a some without a family heir. their children from going to school. The overall number of children them to their families, but
such that two-year-old girl who was taken The Times Online reports that Extreme precautions as lock- were abducted is still un- many cases have not been reported
during her sleep. In fact, the major- some "families [are] rich enough ing doors before dark and refus- known as "officials do not release as criminal cases, the system for
with taken in the number of children with their birth ity of the kidnappings were of chil- to pay the fines associated a ing to speak were fear of figures for children reuniting
dren between the of two and second child and convince the abductions. abducted each but that be difficult. ... to ages year, say parents proves very
three. local authorities that have Officials the than rescued Thus officers are said to have they reported to Associ- more 3,000 a year are far,
According to a report by the As- adopted the infantof a distant rela- ated Press that the majority of the by police. crossed seven provinces, includ-
tive raise and sociated Press, the gang sold the too poorto as their own." kidnapped children were the chil- Experts believe those are a frac- ing Sichuan, Hubei, Fujian
children for between 860 The Times Online also dren of workers who inter- tionof the total and that in the effort to rescue the yuan reported migrant warn many Yunnan,
and that mothers took national human said accord- children. ($126) 26,000 yuan ($3,800). precautions rights groups cases are never registered,"
in risk The Guardian. The children were being sold when news of the kidnappers two years ago are at more as ing to
Three Cups of Tea is
a missionfor peace
allowed trust fund the organiza- pute over Kashmir and the rise of
tion to launch. Three Cups of Tea Wahhabism; what Mortensen de-
follows the growth of this not-for- scribes as "a conservative, funda-
profit effort from the village of Ko- mentalist offshoot of Sunni Islam."
ALANNA WALLACE rphe to Taliban strongholds inrural The latter chapters of the book in- STAFF WRITER
Afghanistan. clude current international issues
Not written by Mortensen him- such as opium smuggling, Taliban
and the im- David Oliver Relin's Three Cups self, the book reads as a third-per- militancy plight of the
of Tea is the true story of a moun- son narrative. However, it contains poverished of rural Pakistan and
taineer's transformation into a direct quotations from interviews Afghanistan.
done with Mortensen and others the book takes humanitarian superpower. Greg Although place
Mortensen is increas- Relin. more than its becoming by over a decade, pace
director ingly well-known as the Relin claims he wrote this book never seems to slow as Mortensen
of the Central Asia Institute (CAI). because he believes Mortensen "is has to cope with building his first
He travels where few Americans fighting the war on terror the way school, getting kidnapped and de-
in this to it should be conducted." tained, and his day and age are prepared [he thinks] marriage creating
and Relin's bias is own in Montana. His go, building schools for boys Although personal family epic
girls alike in the hostile wilderness evident from the book's introduc- struggle is oudined as one of hero-
the flaws he of Pakistan and along the nation's tion, he readily points out ism, though comes across very
and border with Afghanistan in numer- of humanitarian aid work humble and hard-working, making
of Mortensen's him relatable the reader. ous Taliban strongholds. sometimes even easily to
Mortensen's for educat- Upon his descent from a failed character. passion
in Tanzania and some of the most attempt to scale summit K2, the Growing up ing impoverished
children is In world's second-largest peak, working as a nurse in California, inspiring. particular,
the Mortensen found himself lost in Mortensen had little humanitarian his concern for Muslim girls
the ran their of the is "If the the mountainous region of North- experience. As years region resounding. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO from the nineties to can to a fifth ern Pakistan. The people of the course, early girls just get grade - and Relin tell BESTSELLER Mortenson the tale of a transformation. level The small village of Korphe nursed him the present day, Mortensen gained ... everything changes."
and that tirelessness he demonstrated after back to health and later they were the knowledge experience
him build 53 schools. the of hate mail he received in inter- For the first to receive a school courtesy allowed to piles issues prominent today's anyone interested in hu-
of Three Tea the read- following the 9/11 terrorist attacks national news. It is an informative, manitarian Mortensen's efforts. Cups of keeps work, or just looking for flows short In er entranced as its narrative is nothing of miraculous. account a an light of the ongoing need, well-written of living hero uplifting story of hope and char-
the from historical events such as the The is fast- who continues to for those Three Tea CAI was co-founded by famed story interesting, provide ity, Cups of delivers on all
Daniel Pearl, the dis- and deals so mountaineer Jean Hoerni, whose kidnapping of paced, with many the West claimed it would save. fronts. ■ THE CORD International WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009 WEEKLY 10 .
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inauguration
The 44th president ofthe United States, Barack
Obama was inaugurated on January 20,2009
their PAULA MILLAR thing that is not even in own
STAFF WRITER country." The general consensus
the was that had among group they
when witnessed in the It was 1789 George Washing- history making.
first oath of office Back in DC, the ton took the very Washington
of the event commenced in the to become the first president day-long
United States.Fast-forward through wee hours of the morning as secu-
their of the 43 inaugurations, an embattled rity teams began sweep >sitftW-. - Aflift"'^' -Il.l' Democratic leadership contest and premises. Concern over the first
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be a West Front Lawn of the Capitol only proved to day for the
Biden in American history books, but also Building, Joe was sworn as
vice with the a major international event. Audi- president; ceremony
the Barack Obama took ences around world appeared running late,
in of office five minutes after fixated on the events unfolding the oath
Washington DC, making the 44th noon.
Amend- inauguration the most-watched Nonetheless, the 20th fringe father's the US Constitution in history. From Obama's ment to speci-
homeland of Kenya, to the streets fies that his term began precisely at
and of the nation's capital from which noon. The swearing in inaugu-
followed CNN reported, approximately two ral address was by a tra-
and million people gathered; it's clear ditional parade. Later on, Mr.
series that Obama-mania is still in full Mrs. Obama attended a of
and into the force. In fact, a recent CanWest celebration balls galas festival
News Service poll states Obama's evening.
the after Canadian approval ratings top 80 In moments shortly
Obama's inaugural ad- percent. inspiring is here! ...oh indeed. W. Laura Bush again! yes. yes Wilfrid Laurier University was not dress, George and
boarded for Texas. Howev- to be left out. Tuesday afternoon in a plane
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Lancers crush Hawks
The Hawks couldn't with Windsor's the keep up skills, dropping game 82-53
JUSTIN FAUTEUX in The though an upset may have been was their three-point shooting.
STAFF WRITER the works as the Hawks were able Lancers, in particular forward Alisa
to with the Lan- keep up mighty Wulff, began to heat up from be-
The Wilfrid Laurierwomen'sbasket- The Hawks looked cers. sharp on yond the arc; and by the end of the
ball team saw their two-game win- offence, they played solid defence quarter, the Hawks were outscored ning streak snapped on Saturday and even held a few leads and only 25-8 finding themselves down 39-
afternoon as were defeated found themselves down the half. they by one, 14- 21 at
82-53 by the Windsor Lancers. 13, after the first quarter. The Hawks were never able to re-
The Lancers, who are currently "Windsor being the number-two cover from that margin, as the Lan-
ranked second in Canada, sim- team in the country, we knew they cers came out and flat-out owned
second ply proved to be too much for the were going to give us a challenge," the entire half. Everything
Golden Hawks. The said Falco. "But seemed Lancers were in the first quarter the Lancers put up to drop,
particularly dominant on the we came out alright and battled while all the Hawks' shots were rim-
boards, out-rebounding the Hawks pretty hard. ming out. In the predictable end,
snuffed-out "Then from of the Hawks couldn't 42-23, leading to many we got away some simply keep up
with Hawks attacks and the that we wanted to do the Lancers. easy put-backs things ...
for the Lancers. we were a little bit tentative on the A bright spot for the Hawks in
this "They really hurt us on the re- offensive end and defensively, we tough loss was the continued
LAURA TOMKINS bounding side," said Head Coach were hot and cold. We had some strong play of point-guard Amber
DRIBBLE THIS - The Lancers faster to the basket in their win. PaulFalco. "I think if look the where fell Hillis. Hillis led the Hawks were you at possessions we just offence,
rebounding stats, they cracked us asleep and let them work the ball tying her career-high in points with
and assists pretty good that was a big part outside." 10, adding 3 and only turn-
Lancers in the ball in solid 25 the court, and think I'm in well." of giving up second-chance op- The pulled away the ing over once a calling plays moving settling pretty
with portunities. But I think the biggest second quarter, going on an early minutes of play. theball the poise ofa seasoned Looking to start a playoff push,
continue thing for Windsor is that they're 13-1 run. They looked as though The rookie out of Hamilton, On- veteran. the Hawks their season
hurt ahead of tario has been "I started on the bench and on the 9-5 Mc- well-balanced, they can you they were always a step steadily improving just Wednesday, against
As the of the earn- worked said Hillis. "I've Master Marauders. The takes inside and they can shoot from the the Hawks. was the theme of over course season, myway up," game
Lancers in herself in the earned minutes and all the in the Laurier Athletic Com- outside." the day, the dominated ing a spot starting my vets place
in the it as but another factor and the Hawks are a me. I at 6 Early game appeared rebounding, big lineup leading up doing great job helping plex p.m.
Men still in
playoffhunt
all DAN POLISCHUK "We haven't been good sec-
WEB EDITOR ond semester so I'm not quite sure
hit- why; maybe the young guys are
the the Wilfrid wall. haven't been For past nine years, ting a We just in
men's team's ef- the Christmas Laurier volleyball synch since, I guess, forts have been futile, having fin- break so I'm not sure why." ished two seasons at 1-17 and none Looking ahead to their next two with than victories. crucial more eight games trying to gain points,
It is no wonder, then, that fourth- White commented that the team
Robert Vitullo is down- "has a short .500 year setter to [have memory]; right salivating at his team's chanc- is going to make the playoffs. Next es at a weekend we have to at least and mem making playoff appearance try this recorded a 7-7 sea- one win." year, having get son so far. Wfaite attributed the success of
Interestingly enough, all of this this year's squad to "good recruit- is being accomplished with Vitullo ing and, when they want to, they
at the top of a roster which includes play really good volleyball."
"The in no players past their second yearof program's a good spot," NQfW university - leaving the fourth-year said White.
of also the afore- setter in a necessary position He acknowledged leadership. mentionedveteran Vitullo, who has
been "come in and stabilize "It's different from my previous able to
I the the offence and the team." years here. enjoy taking on
have leadership that I have been. As a "It's just good to a 22-year-
these tend to look to old. If not 22 either leader, guys up you're you're
18 19 I think the me. Hopefully I'm setting a positive or on this team, so
stabil- example for them," commented guys look up to him for some
that." Vitullo. ity, leadership and stuff like
"He's had his where Speaking after their 3-0 home moments
this loss to Queen's on Saturday night, he's really helped us out year."
what Vitullo commented on the team And despite might hap-
the end of the season currently sitting one place out of pen as ap-
Vitullo that playoff qualification in seventh proaches, is optimistic
able place. the team will finally be to raise
"It's the first time in God knows its status.
how long [that we've been in this "They're going to be great in the
we're in future and I'm to be a position] ... so definitely just glad part
striking distance," said Vitullo. of that. Hopefully, this being my
last the Despite the team's excitement at year, we can get to play-
which is theirplayoff prospects, HeadCoach offs, something I've never
achieved in the Shayne White was taking a more past."
sombre approach after the loss. Cord Weekly ■ Sports . The Wednesday, January 14,2009 13
Golden Hawks
dominate Gaels
men's The hockey team moves to 17-2-1 with a 6-1
victory over Queen's as they lead the OUA West
JAMIE NEUGEBAUER Voakes, sandwiched by two from STAFF WRITER second-year winger Colin Williams,
put the Hawks out of reach as Lau-
Luke Girard and Colin Williams rier finished the last of their out-of- .
both tallied twice as the Golden division with regular-season games
men's team to Hawks hockey rolled the emphatic 6-1 success.
their "We eighth straight victory on Sat- were pleased with the out-
the urday evening versus Queen's come tonight," commented Head
Gaels. Coach Nobes. "Our Kelly power-
The line of MarkVoakes between play was 4-9, and getting secondary
Jean-Michel Rizk and Girard com- scoring were big keys for us."
bined for seven points in Laurier's The previously mentioned line
win. of dominating 6-1 Girard, Voakes and Rizk have es- RYAN STEWART
"When the TAKE COMMAND - Peacock the the Hawks and out-skill the you're playing with guys tablished themselves as one of Nath.an races to puck, as outplay Gaels.
like Voakes and Rizk it's almost im- best lines in the OUA, perhaps in all
not possible to put up points," Gi- of Canada.
rard said. "They are two of the top Indeed, the numbers speak for
in the Rizk players league." themselves, as and Voakes are
It was the Gaels that scored first 1-2 in scoring in all of Canada with
when Queen's centre-man Bran- 41 and 40 points, respectively.
don fired a wrist-shot the The third member of the Perry past group,
screened the Jeff MacDougald into Girard, has been a force himself
Hawks net. with 16 goals and 30 points in his 19
did It take for - not long the purple games so far this year stats good
and gold to respond, however, as enough for third in goals scored
Hawks captain Nick Vergeer potted and eighth in points in the entire
his eighth tally on the power-play - country.
an aspect that has become superbly "I think Coach Nobes has let us
for the the lethal Hawks this year. play way we want to play," men-
Fourth-year Mississauga native tioned Rizk, product of the Minne-
Girard the Hawks their first Wild. and gave sota "[Girard Voakes] are
lead of the 5:43 into the creative game sec- two pretty guys who know
ond stanza after converting a sub- what to dowith the puck."
behind the from lime pass from net The most important part of the
right-winger Clinton Pettapiece. season begins on Thursday for the
Girard's 15th of goal the year Hawks as they begin the stretch-
came on yet another Hawks power- run against all in-division Be & oppo- Healthy, Sexy Strong! play. Girard scored the third goal at nents when the cross-town Water-
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Preparing for China
In winning the national championships last season, the Laurier curling teams earned a berth to compete in the Winter Universiade in February
9
LUKE DOTTO Arkilander, Matt Mapletoft and
STAFF WRITER Scott McGregor will be reunited
for the games after Anderson and
311 Wilfrid Laurier's Francis Laurierlast days ago, graduated from men's and women's curling teams season.
Can- The has had earned the right to represent team a challeng-
the Universiade ada at Winter in ing year playing on the men's cir-
Harbin, China. In 28 days they will cuit as opposed to CIS rinks, but RYAN STEWART introduce themselves to the world MacGregor believes it's for the CLEAN SWEEP - The women's curling team finished 3-1 at the West Sectionals in preparation for China. wearing the maple leaf on their better. backs. "You never learn anything from
The Universiade is the second- learn from enlisted wis- Waite. winning, you losing, being met with trepidation by the The teams have the to disaster," said largest sporting event in the world, and the circuit this year has been curling community. dom and experience of Jim Waite, Anderson, however, finds solace behind the and and the National Coach for Canada's in the fact with Olympics, brings tough." Inglis Hickey, however, see that, even so many
it together some of the finest athletic Meanwhile, Hollie Nicol, Dan- as a challenge and not a deter- men'sand women'sOlympic teams, variables, one thing remains the
track ielle "I think the worlds who talent seen on any rink, any Inglis, Hilary McDermott, rent. to win you a man helped turn Brad Gush- same.
Laura Erica will in is and any slope. Hickey and Butler should play against the best the ue from a wide-eyed inexperienced "Curling curling, it's the only
Bill Paul donthe is Mike Anderson, Francis, red and white on the ladies' world, which them, and now Newfoundlander into an Olympic constant we know going over
side. since they've enrolled in university, champion. there."
Both of the can't do of The of teams were aware ex- they're eligible, so we really Waite is a virtuoso high per- possibility seeing a Ca-
but Francis be- about it formance and has nadian raised the pectations going in, anything that, even though already a game flag to rafters as
in like the in into the lieves Canada may be unfamiliar may not be what looks fair- plan place to get the teams national anthem is played is
territory as the underdog. "Cana- est thing." the right mental state to be able not lost on the team members, and
da's a favourite into "We think about to block out the and the bound Week of always going just beating bright lights even with emotions to international any curling compe- them," concluded Inglis. whirling emotions. overwhelm them, know that January 20 - 26, 2009 they but in the Chinese "We'll be "We them tition, our eyes prepared for them, prepare for the worst- they play for more than just a logo.
favourites in." teams are the going they aren't unbeatable," responded case scenario, so when we get there "Any athlete who participates in
01.14.09 And for reason. China Arkilander and and lot better than that's the ultimate good just Mapletoft. things are a any sport, goal;
M Basbal 79 - Guelph 74 enrolled both their entire what said could it's all it doesn't how much recently Travelling to a foreign country we they be... matter money W Basketball 72 - Guelph 56 men's and women's national •will obsta- Anderson. teams undoubtedly present an good. you get paid," concluded 01.15.09 (rinks that finished fourth and sec- cle for both teams to focus on in the "If don't have some the I don't M you prepa- "Watching flag go up, HockeyJ = RMC 3
" A ond, respectively, at the most re- little things like the rocks, the sheet ration in you're to be think I could think of anything t ' >*4 going going
cent World Championships) into and sweeping. Luckily, they'll have standing there looking around in better."
university, a suspect move that is some help. awe of the spectacle... itoften leads
Playoff hopes dim for ladies
A tough loss to Ottawa keeps the Golden Hawks sitting just on the outside of a playoff spot
DAN POLISCHUK squeaked out 15-12. Essentially, it came downto Seemingly ever the optimist, Snider was still
WEB EDITOR which team could finish, and it was the 10-4 Gee talking playoffs.
who did have Gees just that. "In order for us to make the playoffs, we
Once a model of consistency, Wilfrid Laurier's After the deflating loss, Snider acknowledged to learn to finish off matches. Playing against
down women'svolleyball team has hada tough go at it the fact that the campaign has been a difficult tough teams like Ottawa and taking them
this and homeloss a one. the final five I'd our year, Saturday night's 3-2 to to points say yeah, sure,
solid Ottawa Gee Gees team only compounded playoff hopes are still alive."
the fact. Despite success throughout her ca- "It has been a season of tough tasting Teresa Sunlife 7^^™. Having qualified for the post-season for the reer at Laurier, fourth-year veteran LOSS AFTER TOUGH LOSS. WE'VE
- which included an OUA Wick still had her new coach's back past eight years a run despite
in 2006 - the chances of the bronze a ninth-straight SHOWN THAT WE CAN PLAY WITH ANY tough year.
seem to be dim at best. "New coach but a knowledge- M Basketball playoff appearance yeah, very TEAM THIS LEAGUE WE'RE IN ... BUT Athletic the table With a rookie head coach at the helm in Luke able coach. He brings so much to
team what is 5-9 A YET." team is record doesn't Snider, the has posted now a NOT [AT WINNING LEVEL] and our young but our
record after 12-7 and in the howwe've said Wick. Financial a year going losing represent played," Sunlife Arena,J:3() p.m. cards for provincial quarter-finals to Waterloo. "I think there's still a lot left in the
Sitting in sixth out of the seven-team OUA - Luke Snider, head coach us." Xi for its iSBHEJS^WTIKttWSK West division, the Hawks are currently six points With the team playing on the road
MacDonaid with the and McMaster, the Jesse out of a playoff spot, Guelph holding fi- next two games at Guelph Men'i Basketball nal position. "It has been a season of tough loss after tough outside hitter held some optimism. Hilary McDermott for lack this shown still have be a battle It was not of effort past weekend, loss," said Snider, adding, "We've that "We a shot. It's going to Women "$ Curling
able the five-set we can with in this but but we're for the Ottawa ... as was only to pull out play any team league up challenge."
THE HAWKS! finalframe in which COME SUPPORT win after a tense they barely we're not [at a winning level] yet." www.iaarierathletks.com The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday, January 21,2009 Sports 15
Concerns over referees' motives
- FROM COVER ond down OFFICIALS, goal was disallowed by referee calm and play our game and
Keys. focus on the task ahead," said team
"I have a concern about our unde- "The goal that was disallowed captain Bevan.
feated season going up in flames," was a perfectly good goal," com- Osborne recognized that some
said Osborne. "If we get these guys mented Osborne. "It's frustrating. It of the behaviour of his team was
in the of playoffs our whole season kind threw us off a bit." unacceptable.
could be over." "We were flat,
Despite the refer- and some of our questionable "I HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT OUR
Andrea eeing, veteran defender Be- players were un- UNDEFEATED SEASON GOING UP IN van acknowledged that the team's characteristically
fate remains in their own hands. FLAMES. IF WE GET THESE GUYS IN undisciplined."
"You think we would be able to "We need to be THE PLAYOFFSOUR WHOLE SEASON grow from it, be a little more dis- able to rise above
ciplined" said Bevan. "We need to COULD BE OVER." it," Osborne said of
focus more on the simple things the team'sreactions
into back [heading the playoffs], go to the officiating.
to the basics. Letting the puck do -Rick Osborne, head coach Director of Lau-
work the instead of us doing it all." rier Athletics Peter
The mid- Badgers went up 1-0 Shortly before the buzzer, vet- Baxter lodged a formal complaint
the first It took the Beth way through period. eran forward Lauren Barch netted to OUA convenor Ali, who
the Hawks the the the rest of period winner on a Hawks powerplay. is currently investigating the mat-
to retaliate, however, as assistant The third period saw both Kather- ter. Her decision will be released
captain Andrea Ironside evened ine Shirriff and Daniela Di Felice later in the week.
the score 27 seconds into the thrown ofthe just out game on separate "You have to play within the
second. occasions, for reasons not com- rules, but on the other side, the ref- RYAN STEWART
Ironside back the CRUNCH - was on attack clear the erees have be said Andrea Ironside checks a Badger during their 2-1 win. pletely to spectators. to professional,"
minutes later; however, sec- her "We got rattled. But we needed to Baxter.
Hawks battle Windsor
SAM RICHES convert into "So much of is opportunities points. our game predi- STAFF WRITER "We transition cated got the game go- on Jesse and Kale playing
said Head Coach Peter said "If ing," Camp- well," Campbell. they wear
The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks bell. "When you're playing against down and things aren't going really
hosted Windsor Lancers the a team that's a bit than us (6-5) bigger well, you tighten up a little bit and it
afternoon. The men's bas- Saturday and a bit faster than us, then you gets hard."
ketball team was to neu- need to baskets. I be looking get some easy The fourth quarter proved to
tralize the ball former NCAA player Greg thought we ran better in the the difference-maker for the Lan-
Lancers. Surmacz of the second and we those quarter got cers, as they pulled away through
for Unfortunately the Hawks, easy baskets." Surmacz's strong play and finished
Surmacz was able to into a flow Harri- the get Second-year forward Kale game with a 75-62 victory. De-
in the and carried it early game son was able to connect on a deep, spite the loss, Golob produced ef-
the throughout rest of the contest. fading three-pointer as time ex- ficiently on the offensive end in the
He 27 the finished with and was in second and finished the points pired quarter, putting quarter, game with
the difference-maker in the final the 35 the Hawks up to 32 at half. a season-high 17 points.
Hawks the first quarter. third-year wing Despite ending halfwith In the future, the Hawks are
Golob led his team with 17 the in be Justin momentum their favour, the hoping to injury-free and to get
five ofnine shoot- sustain points, including Hawks were unable to the more players involved on the offen-
from in ing three-point range. lead the third quarter. "Defen- sive end.
The Hawks off to a slow start we weren't as active and that "We need got sively to get guys healthy,"
in the first and the Lancers were extended into our said "we rebounding," Campbell, needmore guys
able take said. to advantage. Tough per- Campbell to make some shots, to take the
imeterdefence and a interior The Lancers off strong were also able to pressure Kale and Jesse so they presence near the basket resulted focus defensively on containing can relax and play their games." in multiple turnovers for Laurier. Hawks stars Harrison and veteran With the loss, the Hawks drop
In the second the Hawks MacDonald. The quarter, guard Jesse tough to 4-8 on the and look to — season, ■ lli n Himg 1
able ANDREI KOVACSIK were to get into a better flow defence held the two to 25 points bounce back tonight when they
SUPERSKILLS - with Kale Harrison battles a Lancer opponent. on both offence and defence and combined, on 10 of 26 shooting. host the 8-3 McMaster Marauders.
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The bird is the word
Bird courses us classes but what other might help fly through of [Illegible] - roles do they play within our university experience?
KARI PRITCHARD three and an student which she has taught for the past years. easy, yet anonymous
FEATURES EDITOR "The goal is to give a broad overview of science and warned others that they "must be
astronomy in general," said Ghose, as there is just not careful."
Whether the first last the delve the material. in or year at universi- time to deeply into course "[Cultural Studies] automatically
students this make has bit harder work do ty, almost all can say they've ex- "Certainly course is designed not to stu- a to some-
what call times convince that it's perienced many "bird" courses. dents fail, of course, but to get them as close to a good to people se-
boost mark said admits rious it comic These are typically easy, tending to your grade as possible," Ghose, who that it's when looks at books,
- but how a bird her class. or or or video average do you recognize course? very possible to get good grades in pop music rap games,"
for Information with said Holmes. Well, say you've signed up a course with a lofty Processing Microcomputer Sys-
that critical is considered another that it's tide suggests little to no thinking. You've tems (CPIO2) easy course Evidently, then, important not
occasion that when Aaron in the week its But - fallen asleep on during lecture; is, student Campbell described; first to judge a course by cover.
decide said class. The lecture of class learn "how on a if is be believed you to actually go to you literally to turn computer." popular opinion to
all isn't and labs in the class often - slides are posted online, so taking notes a ne- Weekly assignments are op- some courses are considerably eas-
cessity. All the tests, again, require little critical think- portunities for some to score perfect marks. ier than others. The question now is
ing but more memorization of facts you'll forget as Still, these easy marks do not apply to everybody. whether or not such bird courses havi
soon as the test is over. In the with a miniscule "I'm and I value. end, not a computer person, it was not easy; any
of still decent worked said and amount effort, you receive a grade. my ass off," third-year history global
studies Chances are if any of these statements apply to you, major Dijana Tubonjic. Impact on university
been in bird you've a course. First-year courses are obviously an easy target for
Laurier the bird student Conner also students that history student Kyle Huntingdon gives an title of courses, as Jess Many can agree bird cou
definition of admits that and univei easy a bird course as one where students Love its Myths (RE 103) was overly play an important role within a
in "low "able Aaron that can partake amounts of work," and are to easy. Campbell made a point w<
stuff for marks to actual "It bird because if went to when bird courses. "I repeat as opposed thought." was a course you just peated it came to
On the other students these class least for said the load hard hand, some question you were guaranteed at a B, sure," generally course is enou;
courses' existence. First-year environmental studies Conner. think the extra courses here and there t
bird who remain in major Myles Wilson feels that courses are subjec- Similarly, another student requested to easy help us, keep us the program."
said that cultural studies Suzie tive, relying more on one's own "personal preferenc- anonymous first-year cours- Third-year sociology major
es," while also "depending on the professor." es KSIOO and KSIOI required little work. "I never read thinks bird courses can really boost a
Physics professor Shohini Ghose has her own opin- the textbook or took notes in class and I got an A in it," confidence.
what students deem as easier. said the student. on exam I was "If do well in a it ion on may being "Literally my thinking you really course,
end in "What students of course care about in the is 'I don't know what I'm talking about' and I still got a the confidence to work harder your c
marks, I think that's howmostly they definewhether a really good mark." said Calverley.
is in A Trevor who teaches in Heathe course easy or hard as whether they can get an Holmes, KSIOI, weighed Third-year sociology student
that has bird or not." on why students may perceive this first-year cultural if a university too many include] challenging material but ifwell-taught can classification of what makes bird studies make school look bad. "If Evidently, the a course as easy. a everybody i be for student." certainly easy a all the thatwouldrefl course can be blurry. Nevertheless, the label itself "It's not a regurgitation course, it asks them to think, celling in courses, "as Every year Professor Holmes has many failures, cannot be denied. but it lays out everything in advance, including the fi- Lucas. as few As and the mushy middle of Cs and Bs," in his Laurier is nal exam," said Holmes, while also accommodating "a Not every course at an eas} is yearly grade distribution. "So even though [KSlOl] and the bird Bird or nerd big diversity of learners, some of whom are engaged level of first-year courses gi perceived as a bird course, in the end the grade distri- and some of whom aren't engaged." bers the amount in senior-level course: bution ends much the same." up being pretty the when In Enns who It's hard to deny existence of bird courses the upper-level courses, history major Chris One anonymous student recorr At the end of the day, university isn't a fly through refers Cultural as cultural studies as so many students acknowledge their pervading pres- to Perspectives (LL2OO) "probably year courses easy < the park. Both your success rate and your graduating I've taken life." "I don't cultural stu - and the easiest in entire ence at university willingly admit participating course my that, want to say GPA effort depend on your ability to consistently put because I think when hi£ in them. Consisting of three multiple-choice tests and a pa- just you get into your work. students talk Enns said, "if to lecture and atten- harder." Though numerous were willing to per, you go you pay All the students to whom The Cord spoke placed bird asked don't have take all the slides Cultural Studies Trevor Hoi about their participation in courses, many tion, you even to notes, professor take the burden off some value on bird courses; they this online." and theories ai to remain anonymous in article, fearing that their are upper-level terminology ofa stressful work weekand cover popular topics that courses i marks might suffer. But beware; although some classes may sound easy, includes them in his first-year students already find interesting. To other students, a take for matte A typical example of a bird course at Laurier is Intro they're not all ready to flight. pare students tougher subject bird - but course is simply a class that is easy to you and another student told From another of to Astronomy (ASIOI or ASIO2). Three students who Enns anonymous were professor's point 1 others might find tough to grasp. remain all concurred that Roman The Gods factor into the wished to anonymous that this Greek and Mythology: (CL2O4) ability can misconcej take Whatever look at it, it's important to on a u way you lets with in was be a bird but were with classes a impact introductory course you get away sleeping going to course, surprised having negative advantage of the value of bird courses - an essential don't think I think class and not studying. the amount and difficulty of some of the work. "I as a professor part of the university experience - while you can. sounds saidProfessor Ghose. Professor Ghose puts her own spin on these classes, Similarly, Cartoons and Comics (KS2OS) fun as a bird course," 2009 18 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, ■ THE CORD WEEKLY
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Offered at a fee of five dollars, the open houses include the typi- v cal tour and as sampling, wejl as a gift of one of the brewery's plastic glasses. Another Guelph brewery, F&M, operates similarly as a brewery and retail store. This location produces four dif- ferent beers, and administrative personnel state that another new seasonal one, a taste, can be antici- pated in the near future. Although only one product, the Stonehammer Pilsner, is available through the Beer Store at this time, all at the retail store are com- MICHELLE ATTARD prices parable and competitive. F&M is in the of also process getting their artisan brews dark ale sold at the LCBO, but will Discovering only be informed at theend ofFeb- it has ruary whether or not been accepted. Drink Local breweries offer more to the avid consumer than the stale national up! up competition. They do not advertise large tours as an available service. However, attached to the they try to be accommodating to HEATHER GIES included depending on the tastes also KW, Guelph, Elora, Hamilton, brewery. interest in LIFE "We have not Dawkins stated that although those that show great CORD STUDENT of the season. London and Toronto. or and said Hannen- their bottled can be pur- the tasting, The U-Brew, a facility to allow left a huge footprint," products seeing brewery Beer are to more informal hand "but we are out there." chased at the Store, others, open offering Partying and social scenes are an you to have a in making your berg, getting of- beer offers commentedthatnot like the stout, cannot; it is only tours. integral part of the university ex- own and wine, an even Hannenberg fered and sold at the In addition to for re- Part wider of Mike only is quality ensured by the mi- in kegs Guelph producing perience for many. and parcel array possibilities. tail F&M beers are also stated that create of craft brew- retail location. purposes, with this student culture comes, you can "just crobrewery practice Wellington es- served in numerous bars in Guel- other about with over two in small batches, but also that Wellington Brewery services among things, beer-drinking. anything," ing in the Kitchener and as well available for it uses hard water which tablishments the tri-cities, ph, Toronto, Regardless of whether a student hundred styles of beer "extremely in and others Ontar- as several restaurants at a rate that is best makes for ales GTA throughout Guelph. budget dictates beverage choices brewing, "the great particularly." Their With such of alterna- deal a micro- io. are competitively a variety from buck-a-beer lagers to more going." Wellington Brewery, products brewers so On the micro- that is located in priced, added Dawkins. tives to mainstream expensive tastes, a commonal- the other hand, brewery Guelph, offers "six five "Trailhead is considered a bar- close to home, beer brand loyalty ity lies in the fact that, all specifics brewery botdes only three beers products altogether, available in brand. Ales are needn't be absolute. aside, beer is beer. which, from a logistical perspec- of which are readily gain premium There much within or to em- but still priced is to explore However, despite beer's over- tive, according to Mike, is the great- bottles kegs" according products reasonably the mid-$3O for 24." the of services is est can Sarah Dawkins. Each is in- in range possibilities unique whelming availability, little number that be produced ployee In their beer itself, and tastes that local breweries have known about local breweries and practically. These three brews are dependently brewed and packaged addition to other offer. and use on site and sold in the retail store Brewery has to what they may have to offer out- all-natural, unpasteurized Wellington spe- side of the LCBO and Beer Store no preservatives. v Due of services. to the avoidance preser- well-known vative these don't View Perhaps the most use, products |li||B University to students at Laurier is the Brick last as long as big beer names do. Student Residence in PHyipM Brewery, located at 181 King Street Although they were available 2009 South. the LCBO at one time, they are cur- NOW RENTING FOR MAY has retail for sale in the The brewery also a rently exclusively www.universityview.ca Winter Sublets Available served retail at com- store, and Brick drafts are brewery's affordably of 6, 12, on site as well as at the Red Baron in quanities petitive prices 173 King Street North, Corner of King & Ezra Streets Available to rent for the 24 or singles. Lounge. In order to view a unit e-mail of the Downtown Cambridge is also hosting group events, Lounge call *[email protected] or 519-598-4828 and home craft k>- has a pub-like atmosphere, to a unique brewery, historic comfortably accommodates 30-35 cated in a building. Speak- Amenities and Facilities Provided River Brew- ing on behalf of Grand - both Bricker St from Laurier) patrons. Minutes to universities (just across stated that to common miscon- Bob Hannenberg Contrary ery, - Surveillance in all system common areas/underground parking i 1 .. . have the of this this does "a Utilities ception, booking Lounge microbrewery - Fully controlled entrance which Landlord For. include an actual at Pays does in fact, hospitality facility, present - and not, Ample closet storage space from a tasting only." 1- Water &. [is used]*as facility - Sewage tour of the facility. However, Bell & Roger's jacks in each bedroom the Red to the in Baron, According Hannenberg, - individuals or to 4 charges vantage point Rent to groups up Grand River has five 2. Hot water can regular prod- - the fully functional brewhouse Secured bicycle storage area ucts various ales services be easily viewed by guests. including lagers, - Each bedroom provided with door lock set for privacy 3. Cleaning and Seasonal beers are Tenant For: Also in the hub of bars along pilsners. - Laundry facility Pays offered a the 1. Gold Crown also on regular basis, - full bathrooms in each unit King Street, Brewery Two Electricity taste which is Jubila- - and cleaned before the of Cable TV is distinguished by its uniquely of currently All units painted start each lease 2. Ale. - available Internet crafted beers, preserving the art of tion Spices Parking 3. site - There is a retail store on and to service Phone independent brewing at a distance Monthly (September April) cleaning provided 4. this is the location from mainstreamcommodities. at present, only W W in do w in Jn h VV indun Window River are V* alk-in W intlow as described where Grand products . Bay —. Gold Crown, by ~ 3 TZr Q|| , c f==3 pOOp,,—_p, 3IT~T S 1 with sold. that a Hannenberg explains : E. II I" - — Mike, employee 9.2 Ft '77 ? long-time I o| ¥■ LU - 1 n L-.-U I'- Chair ? »' o I'll with the - C — inbrewer's are currently working 1 I considerableexperience they s- •= ? 1_ t s 1 1 '' 8 make their beer BED - in "three distinct licences LCBO order to BED " BED cm BF.D retail, has " r t — if These accessible. | three distinct stores." are the more widely Like some other breweries, Tabic/C_h aj_r P microbrewery, U-Brew, and brew River also offers tours to the \—l 1 —-\ /' TJ-T \ pub. Grand —{ [lX[ jXIr Fp- noted that "if The function of the brew is Hannenberg "70 pub public. -, r _ with call ahead and it, we to supply the Huether Hotel its you arrange Kilchen J 1 J _ I r j for to 15 or 20, ~| one-of-a-kind drafts. Ten beers are can give tours up Slnraof ICi.als 1 T" ■ I Coals l„ / 4- Nit Z' L- CTuO I \ / fru sometimes which includes tasting." Q'l jStorage on tap at any given time, fluctuate Grand River beer is currently more, although this may be served not in Cambridge but and fewer or more options may only Weekly Life The Cord ■ Student . Wednesday, January 21,2009 21 Your brain on gossip Whispering about other people's personal lives is in common our society, but also a very bad habit ALISSA RUETZ enhancement, exlained Morgen- CORD STUDENT LIFE son - to know intimate details about others' lives forms a sense For whatever the stories reason, of power. When an individual has celebrities' of lives encompass the such a need, "it reflects boredom interest of many individuals in our within one's own life, which has society today. Magazine corpora- many pathological implications," the Internet and television said tions, Morgenson. He refers to gos- shows make it nearly impossible to siping as a destructive behaviour, ignore the latest gossip of celebri- and he worries about those who ties' lives. feel the need to be a part of it. PHOTO BY NICK LACHANCE AND GRAPHIC BY SYDNEY HELLAND While some individuals lap up On the other hand, Elizabeth SOCIAL LADDER - People gossip constantly about co-workers, friends and family in an attempt to get ahead. the latest rivalry between Jennifer Quill in her article "Listening to Ru- Aniston and Angelina Jolie, others mors," from the Science NOWDaily the is al- When do not see thereasoning behind News, explains how gossip not young adults. young celebri- While some students have simply loved stars. However, knowledge is relevance of knowing that Brody ways a bad thing. "Gossip enforces ties' lives consist of partying, drugs no interest at all, others enjoy read- is power, and if gossiping em- and his and the influ- about the latest then the lenner girlfriend enjoy group norms and strengthens so- explicit sexuality, ing news regarding powering, psychological said. It staying home and making cookies cial bonds," she She explains ence that this has on young adults celebrities. concerns are high. seems that in in together, as was issued the latest her article how people are more shouldbe a valid concern. Amy Vigliotti, a second-year gossiping is most relevant among infor- Marian and medieval studies adolescents People magazine. likely to pass along negative DeCouto, a second-year English ma- young compared to Dr. Don Morgenson, a psychol- mationabout high-status people. anthropology student at Laurier, ex- jor, is one student who confessed to fellow university students. that ogy professor at Laurier, expressed She enforces that "gossip shapes plained that she believes gos- following gossip headlines. "I enjoy However, it is important to know is when a deep concern for those who reputation," therefore determining siping an unhealthy behaviour; reading about the lives of celebri- where and to draw the line. the of "To of "but "If devote their time in concerning opinions others. me, the lives those in Hol- ties," said Vigliotti, I donot feel In the words of Morgenson, with It that it what is themselves sharing "tidbits," would seem celebrity gos- lywood are uninteresting; gossip- that has an influenceon my life." one is unsure about one he called of information about is most relevant adoles- has the to ruin the lives fall for the should one's as it, sip among ing power Many tantalizing saying, one zip lip." other individuals' lives. school of celebrities. often headlines of the latest cent high students, as many People forget divorce, celebrities role models for that celebrities real too." death of be- Gossiping has to do with power are are people and pregnancy our Best student location in town - minutes to everything you would ever need campus, 24 hour grocery store, Tim Mortons, banks, bars, beer and liquor stores New building with spacious, very clean, and open concept living, central air, dishwasher, balcony & rooftop garden patio Worry- free housing starting May 2009 at the right priee! 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Another possible option would A ten-dollar fee is than that be larger to institute a pay-per-use fee charged on behalf of Student Pub- for students that attend lane swim- lications, or LSPIRG the campus ming in the Athletic Complex. and be green fee, would going to- Traditionally at Laurier, referen- wards funding a facility used by the dum questions are passed by wide as well as the student this is community margins; however, one pro- body. posal that students should think Students ask if the hard about before must preser- very accepting. Greenfees overdue The WLUSU BOD referendum its passed a question yesterday for upcom- election students establish ing asking to pay a five-dollar fee to a sustain- ability office for the university. The fee would go towards paying the salary of a sustainability co-ordina- tor functioning under the Campus Environmental Coalitionand providing the co-ordinator with an operating budget. This proposal presents a very promising opportunity for Laurier stu- dents. Whereas the effects of fee our current fifty-cent green are rarely visible, forming a sustainability office would create accountable officials for responsible making our campus green. If sustainability is something that we as Laurier students value, this is best chance in real perhaps our years to see some change on campus. GRAPHIC BY JULIE MARION One point of note is that the university administration has long been inactive on issues of sustainability. It should have been their responsibility to create a real, effective sustainability office. As this has not yet happened, the Campus Environmental Coalition Gaza discussions shouldbe.commended for creating this proposal. However, the sustainability office will have to be highly scrutinized. If our current green fee is going to be ten times larger, effective action from the co-ordinatorwill have to be evident sustainability on campus quickly. have lost their focus Two-year BOD term unwise Both parties involved in on-campus demonstrations are acting childishly The WLUSU BOD passed a referen- want to run for re-election. the dum question yesterday for its up- If decision is optional, the election students if democratic suffers. would coming asking process It solution. in calling the Laurier community like "they'd to see two-year terms for present an unfair degree of power Likewise, I commend Eglin to take action, their statements elected directors. for elected representatives that are for challenging Laurier students were unfortunately overshadowed It's unclear yet whether serving supposed to be accountable to the and administration. He the that occurred in HEATHER definitely by shouting a would be manda- student two-year term body. MACDONALD caused an uproar on campus and, the midst of the discussion. in INTERNATIONAL EDITOR it in tory or optional for directors, but Passing this question would if that's what takes to get the The journalist me was elated either case, it is a bad idea. mean that directors would get community to educate themselves at the excitement that occurred Mandatory two-year terms more use out of their training, and Over the past couple of weeks, I on an issue regarding the violation last week. But the part of me that would be unfair BOD effi- in it. to directors and the would function more have attended numerous rallies of human rights, so be cares about humanity and peace- It Concourse At the into voters.alike. Many directors realize ciently overall. would also mean the regarding the con- same time, I was disap- ful resolutions pushed me that interested in be- that directors wouldn't flict in Gaza. the that I what they are not some strong Although events pointed to see Eglin, a pro- a state of shock when saw ing on the board for more than one succumb to the popularity contests began because of Dr. Peter Eglin's fessional, accused the Jewish Stu- the nature of the rally had quickly Due fire the Laurier year. to this, their performance that student elections inevitably desire to up com- dents' Association (JSA) of being become. Voters into suffers. should have the op- become. munity taking action, Friday's "nefarious." At first I thought the rallies them from of- of these advan- various I it the portunity to remove However, none rally brought out accusa- thought was courageousthat were a great idea to push fice in this instance, and directors tages are worth taking a democratic tions that quickly took the focus members of the JSA stood in soli- Laurier administration to take a voice and should be able to choose if they away from the student body. off of the war itself. darity Eglin's poor choice stance against the violence a While someone will inevitably of language and, when I first ar- I firmly believed that there was two-thirds be this I've real- rived the I with These unsigned editorials were agreed upon by at least o/The upset by topic, at rally on Friday, was way to approach that stance Cord's editorial boardand do not necessarily reflect the views o/The Cord's ized that there's no use in trying finally proud to call myself a Lau- neutrality. had rier how volunteers, staffor WLUSP. to please everyone. I've many student, seeing engaged But, after seeing the nitpicking discussions with various have become. that has between people people gone on Eglin around But members of vocal members campus and have received some of the and the especially ad- The Cord Weekly countless e-mails regarding the the JSA displayed disappointing of the JSA, it is clear that the in East wise in war the Middle itself. behaviour. Interrupting and yell- ministration was staying Editorial Board 2008-2009 It has become obvious that each ing at Eglin when he was trying out of it. Editor-in-Chief Special Projects Editor Graphics Editor each of these people are to himself was not I would have liked to see Alex Hayter Laura Carlson Julie Marion merely trying explain clearly [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] rather effective the Laurier to push their own agendas an way to show him how level of community (519) 884-0710 ext. 3563 I Features Editor Web Editor than in of bal- felt. retaliated shout- stand violence, but now engaging any type they Eglin by against News Editors Kari Pritchard Dan Polischuk anced, academic discussion that ing at them to "shut up." know that would have only Jeremy Tremblay [email protected] [email protected] they [email protected] side could result in a resolution. I'm completely disgusted by the been attacked from one or Student Life Editor Photography Managers Stewart been actions of both and of Rebecca Vasluianu Michelle Caldaroni Ryan Although I've accused of Eglin some another. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] being both pro-Israel and pro-Pal- the members of the JSA that were I hope that somehowthings can (519) 884 0710 ext. 3564 Arts & Entertainment Editor Laura Tomkins do not either the and the estine, I favour involved inFriday's rally. It seems be resolved betweenEglin [email protected] Sports Editor Daniel Joseph if Israeli or for the that the heated of that of the because, Lauren Millet [email protected] military Hamas events par- members JSA, Print Production Manager [email protected] have sit- actions they taken. I see mer- ticular day have overshadowed we continue during Opinion Editor Sydney Helland bickering InternationalEditor Dave Shore [email protected] for it in their desire to protect their the initial focus of the rallies. It's uations in which we are calling Heather MacDonald [email protected] and I them become a who said whatkind of does [email protected] people congratulate blame-game; peace, example world? on the early stages of a ceasefire, and did what to their opposition. that set for the rest of the is published by Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. The Cord Weekly but I with completely disagree Although many students in at- Contact: Greg Sacks, 75 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5 both of violence parties' use as a tendance made some valid points letters@cordweekly. com Weekly The Cord ■ Wednesday, January Opinion 21,2009 25 Israel reminds us ofourselves Josh asks our takes much lives Smyth why society so interest in Israeli-Palestinian conflict when other conflicts take many more critically not at the conflict, in just but oversimplify. It's not so much about reality in the early '90s, when Yu- and freedomwhile engaging op- also at we care don't the shade about the while and why (or care) of skin as it is a goslavia dominated news pression, injustice war. the we do. The that broader in hell of way answers to cultural familiarity. Is that Rwandans were slaughtered. We don't have a hope question are comfortable. so much com- rarely better, though? In the case of Israel, though, we sitting down on campus and JOSH SMYTH It's clear that Gaza of about or, more When Barack Obama was asked don't have the luxury of othering. ing to any sort consensus THE EXAMINED LIFE broadly, Israel/Palestine, matters about his "If reactions are tied to the conflict itself. Those discus- Gaza, response was Instead, our to a into great many people, whichever somebody was sending rockets into how we perceive ourselves, and-our sions too often degenerate a but the Gaza side of the issue Slowly surely, con- fall down on. house where two as to of the you my my daughters own country. If, many my-oppression-is-bigger/older/ is flict climbing into the The question is, at contest campus why? sleep night, I'm going to do ev- conservative amongst us, Canada worse-than-yours pissing and there consciousness, are a lot the sheer horror of in West" is be that leads Obviously, erything my power to stop that." or "the something to only to self-righteous- of thrown the situation a That How often kind of then of- and hate. heavy concepts being plays part. part, does that em- admired and defended, so, ness, anger around: and self-de- be smaller than oppression though, may we pathy appear in the words of the ten, is Israel. Whatwe do have is a responsibil- fence, crimes and terrorand like to think. when The mechanism works intellectual to justice, powerful they discuss, say, very same ity: an responsibility the whole of wrench- It is fear, package a depressing point to make Zimbabwe? from the other side, too. Those of us confront the fact that, regardless of distinctions that sur- about the of the world ing always state but, The cruel reality is that it is much (and I count myself among them) what side of the political spectrum the round Israel/Palestine debate. however abhorrent we find Is- easier "other" both the who the Israeli do we come some deaths seem may to victims oppose state from, These of the is are some words that rael's actions, there much worse and perpetrators of violence when so for the same reason that we of- to matter more than others. have started tears elsewhere. The their is their the Canadian flowing, brought going on scale of skin black or weapon ten oppose state: for shouts and accusations and death and in is machete. the of re- suffering Darfur or a That was certainly the professing values democracy letters@cordweekly. com criminations over the past weeks. the Congo is an order of magnitude in- much There is, though, another more bigger, but they don't get word teresting being brought up: anywhere near as many tears, col- resolutions. responsibility. Our responsibility, umn inches or UN as students and intellectuals, to- Defenders of Israel often make wards conflict half world this tend it a a away. point. They to use to Let's be honest here, for a mo-, denounce the "tunnel vision" of much ment. None of us has of the political left. To a certain ex- chance affect £ to the course of tent, they're right; we on the left events in Gaza. This doesn't obvi- do spend a lot more time attacking ate our need to try, of course. We all Israel than we do Sudan, China or have a moral obligation as human Zimbabwe. At the same time, this beings to do what we can to speak partisan version of the argument out and fight injustice. misses the point. force this the What To into university's it really comes down to consciousness is the right thing is this: when we look at Israel, we to do, and kudos to those who are see ourselves. Unlike Darfur or the trying. Congo, Israeli society is eminently As members of a university com- recognizable to us. The culture is munity, though, our responsibil- westernized. The government is RYAN STEWART ity is not just a moral one. We also democratic. The people are (often) have an intellectual responsibil- white. SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL - Laurier's Jewish Students' Association attended a rally in the Concourse on Friday. ity, one that demands that we look To call this a racial issue is to Auto industry needs accountability quired from throwing poor-quality products As the Three auto-makers bankruptcy, they should be realizing that their short- Big approach on the road. Even iftheir quality has improved, it is the sighted business plans and inferior products are devaluing North American industry perception consumers have of theirproducts that have them brought to their idle pace. to hold them to dollars over, shouldn't we ask able purchase his products. Thus, capital- Insteadof a burden, the current situation in these if ist was huge corporations maybe, just may- industry possible. which we findourselves is a blessing. 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The exhibit first documen- dient for a successful, long-lasting, healthy the excessive, towns like mainly known for exposing Instead of a burden, the current taries, Flint, economy. were luxurious, more-expensive-than-my-house Michigan eventually Considering a huge part of Canadian ex- SITUATION WE FIND OURSELVES IN IS A the and the lat- abandoned auto man- istence is elite cars to public displaying by dependent upon the auto industry American introduced to the auto blessing. auto-makers finally thathad est technology being ufacturing plants staying afloat - including those steelworkers, been relocated to Mexico oil industry. HAVE TO TAKE SOME ACCOUNTABILITYFOR miners, car-part manufacturers and me- with the auto for the labour and chanics this industry who make select few - However, year, cheap up only a it's PUTTING OUT A LOW-STANDARD PRODUCT THAT in shambles, it will become a non-existentunions. that complete sym- important we support this industry as know it - CBC notes bol for Western civilization as we HAS BECOME AN EMBARRASSMENTTO NORTH that much as possible; however, it must not be lots of stuff with littie meaning. the inability of American done in vain. American Life MacLean's, is a skeleton of auto-makers to foresee If North The show, says Americans intend on reviving this it car didn't the short-term vital what once was. Many companies possibili- industry, there are many changes that And so it follows that the Three - of the even it to so if are Big GM, ties SUV has a lot to do need make the show, rightly they gas-guzzling to be considered in order to safeguard and the of the some from the Chrysler Ford, arguably worst with their current situation. Instead of our and looking to gain cash govern- pre- economy our community. showed off their lot - are now a life as their ment, and those that did hy- learning very important paring, did, is an excusable and Japanese counterparts Failing necessary part the the better. for with brid or electric instead of the typical lesson; sooner, cars better fuel are of life, even for designs economy they big corporations, as long It was in fact Ford who fashioned now on a aero-science creations of the past years. Henry losing out significant market share as something valuable is taken from those thousands of the to lower the cost of of the With thousandsupon people thought production industry. mistakes. threat- the line and increase the losing their jobs as the auto industry through assembly Their current plight can also be linked to for for his in order for themto be the bad the Three have ens and our tax-paying pay employees reputation ac- bankruptcy begs Big letters@cordweekly. com Opinion THE CORD 26 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21,2009 > WEEKLY Bullying still a big problem be Even though it may not prominent on still in schools campuses, bullying is a reality high need to exist in the first place, but that its people on upper levels see as beneficial. It seems that socialization and JAMES POPKIE popularity are one big game, and REBEL WITH A CAUSE those who fail at playing it, or sim- J ply choose not to, are left to fall the cracks. Many university students, espe- through hostile cially first-years like myself, have A constantly social envi- finally felt the opportunity to take ronment exists in which one must of a sigh of relief and put the past be- always keep up a facade "cool- ness" and filter and hind them. The long and arduous censor away of are comments that could one years being a teenager finally any put victim over. on the side of things. For While has some, high school was a great not every person the it make this is big party, but for others was hell. power to change, one the issue that view For many, most oppressive many people simply aspect of high school was not the as an innate fact of life and a part the rather than rules imposed by school au- of growing up, as an ac- thorities themselves, but the social tual problem. code of bullying imposed by other It is sad that it takes incidents as RYAN STEWART students. extreme as suicides by bullying vic- MILK WITH YOUR TEA, MA'AM? - People who drink tea are always polite, right? While bullying still rears its ugly tims or school violence perpetrated for head from time to time in univer- by these same victims many to sity, it seems far less prevalent than be jolted out of their apathy about in school. this issue. Where are manners? high your Some contributing factors could Even though deaths like these be the increased maturity of stu- are what stand out, the truth is, bul- level kills its victims dents, a greater of anonymity lying the spirits of a afforded the litdebit Values of kindness, compassion and respect are rapidly dissapearing by bigger population every day. and an environment less conducive Some people recover well, while to bullying that values academ- others live with resultant depres- where or to play on your Blackberry instead of enjoy- ics more than machismo-based sion and insecurity all their lives, ing a family dinner. oppression. and some even internalize the cru- MSN Fa- Internet services such as Messenger and Many feel that, now that they're el and insulting messages of their cebook allowpeople to haveentire conversations and out of the drudgery of high school, bullies. with minimal face-to-face interaction. should about this seem like an DEVON BUTLER relationships they merely forget Though may HYDE PARK CORNER in than issue It's possible we forget to use manners public set- it, rather continuing to care we are now removed from tings because we are not accustomed to using them about the cycle of bullying that is and powerless to change, that is Earlier this week, I was having one of those days on a daily basis. still perpetuated. not true. Many of us have younger I communication and when everything just seemed to be going wrong. The widespread use of our selfish Although the type of prejudice siblings going through school, and that will chil- was significantly late for class so I picked up my pace devices makes us want things to be fast efficient and discrimination bullying is many of us go on to have I without in real conversations with based be identifi- dren of to a run, andjust as was considering being more op- having to engage upon may not as our own. I ice also able racism it is Rather than the timistic aboutmy day, slipped on a patch of and meaning. They are severing previously common as or sexism, sys- allowing same temic vicious continue flew headfirst into a snow bank. social skills. violence nonetheless. cycle to perpetu- is As I tried to regain balance and pride I looked Experts, however, peg another possible explana- This a type of prejudice based ating itself, we need to dowhatever offer tion the decline of in and break it. aroundto see if somebody would to help me up. to manners: stress. a competitive judgmental we can to I hectic need be in- Instead of help, received shrill laughter and cruel When you are having a day, you are more culture that rewards people who Potential bullies to from I the inclined to be and Road is succeed at to its fluenced to their and comments two girls passing by. suppose impatient impolite. rage living up superfi- change ways But into to natural thing to do would have been to chase after a common example of this. how far will this rage cial standards and trends, and pun- not to give peer pressure ishes those who don't. other and themand give them a good old-fashioned ass-kick- go? bully children, potential to form ing, but considering it was one of those days, I sat and A new phrase has been coined as "funeralrage," af- You could simply not be good- victims need to be taught and wallowed in ter an instance in Texas wherea man the bird not fashionable another my own snowy misery. flipped looking enough, solidarity among one think this and a hearse driver and cut off the funeral not confident stand for themselves in the face This got me to beyond experience to procession. enough, enough, up situations He claimed he in not live to of reflect on prior when people have not dis- was a hurry. up socially acceptable adversity. Has Is what humankind has been reduced played manners or simple acts of kindness. com- this really gender roles or even be too aca- Though there are many pressing to? I in that im- mon courtesy become a thing of the past? I rarely Flipping off a funeral? Maybe am living my demically successful (commonly "real-world problems" are students hear the term "Sir" or "Ma'am" being used in a non- own 18th-century dreamworld where politeness and referred to as "nerdy"). portant for us as university about me" Call but the - sarcastic tone and even those simple "excuse manners were mandatory. me idealistic, I In reality, inverse is true to focus on, let us not forget in the world would have sub- is are phrases are waning. believe more politeness nothing morepathetic thanneed- the bullying that many people It has elders effects on our to deride other to vali- to before the "real world" may be cliched, as every generation stantially positive society. ing people exposed After studies showedan astronomical date one's own sense of self-worth. is somewhere a complaining about how impolite the younger gen- 9/11, change they're even part erations have become. However, speaking as a mem- in people's attitudes. North Americans seemed more Part of the motivationbehind bul- of. the I civil and showed more concern for the of is to reinforce a divisive and ber of younger generation wholeheartedly agree well-being lying v unfair with their complaints. their fellow citizens and country. Does it really have hierarchy that really has no [email protected] take violent acts of terrorism for to act I am not the only one who views this as an increas- to people po- ing issue. A study directed by ABC News showed that lite? With this 88 percent of people think that a lack of respect and/ simple answers to problem come simple - it's not to For more and or common courtesy is becoming a serious problem. solutions: just be kinder going kill you. opinions, Most rule Of those surveyed, 70 percent agreed thatsaid behav- parents try to instil the golden to "treat oth- to share iour the 20 the would want to be and this own, has worsened over past years. ers way you treated," your Such shocking statistics sparked interest in why lesson should still bear importance. So to the girls visit the in the if I CordWeekly.com manners are on the decline. The answers are actually who laughed at me snow bank, see you fall, will obvious; with the recent availability of various I help you up. quite community opinion blog technologies, who needs manners? It is now accept- almost able behaviour to talk on a cell phone any- [email protected] I The Cord Weekly - Opinion Wednesday, January 21,2009 . 27 Letters to the Editor involved. this Laurier's administration ment on issue unacceptable. The Dr. Blouw or some support. Cord misinformed I'm particularly disappointed in the magnitude of the possible loss to all accountable for such shortcomings is Union's lack of concern for the student current and future students resultant equally illogical. Rather, this seemingly - Tom Howse For that I have been in- The an organization voice. Board of Directors recently from Radio Laurier's untimely death oxymoronic environment of growth volved with and a I have scratched for behooves of the newspaper a our request a contin- Mr. Sacks, Mr. Le Fevre, Ra- and decline is solely the product for I lot of respect am quite disappoint- gency plan from their agenda with little dio Laurier Coordinator Care Lucas, Dalton McGuinty and the Provincial Letter to Dr. Eglin ed with the lack of research put into discussion. If the Board feels that they and all other parties involved to work Government. Laurier's planned in- the editorial entitled "WLUSU cannot interfere in I the innocent piece with decisions made diligently to ensure a workable solution crease student enrolment will take Like you, too mourn Needs its killed both sides to get story straight over Ra- by management because of policy, is soon reached. advantage of provincial funding ear- people who were on Laurier." those the dio perhaps we have a policy that needs re- marked strictly for that purpose, and of the conflict, including at Currently we are working on a working. -Mike Brown supplementary infrastructural projects Islamic University of Gaza. We must smooth transition to and those WLUSP on Student media is important to any will be subsidized as part of Ontario's place the blame on responsible the station usable to the - Hamas! Hamas' of the finding space campus, especially a campus where proactive response to economic use university continue its operation. It is unfortu- one of our most our Laurier's a arsenal was confirmed popular programs, Respect space downturn. While expansion as weapons by nate though that The Cord neglected Communication Studies, has already will be largely government-funded, the the twenty-four secondary and tertiary to ask at WLUSU about this cut its studio Radio Laurier's student- after the Israeli anyone courses. For years, Campus activists need to be aware of expected decline in explosions occurring would have told them that is We must stand to terrorist as we even Laurier has acted as a forum for the how their message is being received. to-faculty ratio directly the result of strike. up or- who academic and with WLUSU RadioLaurier would have student voice and a workshop for vol- Over the past few weeks, Dr. Peter Eg- insufficient government funding. Cur- ganizations hijack lost that The Bookstore needs of whom have lin and of interested students ranks last all other social institutions. space. unteers, many gone on groups rently, Ontario amongst continua- in in in fund- Where 27, that space to ensure the to careers both the broadcasting and have been holding discussions the Canadian provinces per-capita were you on February whole when launched tion of the online order pickup service recording industries. concourse regarding the events that are ing for universities, sitting a 22 2008 Hamas a Qassam and decided them that behalf of all Radio the Canadian rocket that landed in Israel's WLUSU to give On Laurier vol- taking place in the Gaza Strip. No doubt percent below average. Sapir feel is it's did not condemn space which we is a greater service unteers we thank the hundreds of stu- this political engagement a welcome I think time the provincial govern- College? Why you deathof Yechiah- to all students than the Radio Laurier dents who have continued supporting change from the apathy that too often ment "gets its priorities in order." Hamas for the Roni a describes student student and fatherof four in the attack. booth. us through this difficulttime. Our ever- the lifestyle. Still, of You Tech and the uni- WLUSU is notwavering on this issue growing petition to find a new home it seems as though the organizers -Kyle Gerow equate Virginia has been have decid- under that these discussions have little for in Kabul to the Islamic Univer- as suggested. We WLUSP proves campus ra- regard versity ed that the doesn'tfit under dio valued that the of however not the committee is at Laurier. It is time community they operate in, even sity Gaza, they are Radio Laurier did our mandate and that with WLUSP's the leaders of this community accept though this community doubles as the Help same! Terrorist groups not operate of Tech Kabul. vision being "to be the premier student responsibility for what is going on and audience. This disregard is detrimental out Virginia or with media organization in Canada" the show a real effort to ensure the future as it works against the goals of political As last week's unsigned on Radio Lau- You say that "we must respond transition of Radio Laurier to WLUSP of Radio Laurier. activism. rier has pointed out, there have been committed action to ensure the perpe- accountable." call seems not just justified but inevitable. Political activism is focused on some very problematic aspects of the trators are held I on The notion thatWLUSU wishes to rid -Care Lucas change to bring about something bet- way that Radio Laurier has been treat- you to stand up against Hamas and of volunteer Radio Coordinator the of ed the last months. terrorism for the cit- Laurier the Radio Laurier Laurier ter. Using art persuasion, activ- over two against denying ism izens to safe educa- experience is, again, uninformed. We aims to change minds, rally sup- WLUSU's rationalefor cutting Radio of Gaza the right feel valuable but that and thus that tion. It is Hamas who the it is a experience, port, change government Laurier was it is reconstructing its endangers Transition it is much better under WLUSP. Both required policy. This is likely what Dr. Eglin and marketing department, and that Radio lives of these people by using them as who WLUSU and WLUSP are working to- others have in mind when they use the Laurier wouldfit better underneathan- human shields. It is Hamas cares gether to ensure that the stationand its In response to last week's editorial, most public place on campus to serve other student organization (WLUSP). more about its rockets than its own volunteer retained and "WLUSU needs forum violence and the Gaza member of Radio Condemn Hamas for their vio- experience are to get its story straight as a on As an executive people. Laurier" would like if this indeed the of Laurier I understand this lationof human are able to grow in the coming years- over Radio I just to Strip. Yet is goal can reason- rights! but it must be kept in mind that noth- commend the paper's editorial staff for these individuals, they are not doing ing - it makes sense that Radio Laurier ing happens overnight. It will take time recognizing the importance of this is- themselves any favours. One must re- wouldfall underneath a student media -Jaclyn Milstein the I'm member that the to ensure this is done right, and that sue to WLU community, as not concourse is a place organization. is in I nothing lost the process. Radio sure all students would have. of study, a radio broadcasting zone, What do not understand is why Look to the Laurier may not be a part of WLUSU Until I became a DJ last year, axing and an area that can booked out by stu- Radio Laurier is being ignored by the Imprint but the wouldn't have dent and business vendors. The WLUSU Board of Directors and in the coming years, together with station particularly groups man- I is would like to to the editorial WLUSP we are working to ensure this bothered me. Now, probably owe my result is that when this space used as agement team. While we were prom- I suggest look opportunity is not lost for students. first post-WLU job, an amazing experi- a forumit is usually antagonizing these ised aid so the transition would run staffof the Cord to across the street other and breeds hostil- have received to the I am glad that this has allowed for ence working in radio in Sierra Leone, groups, even smoothly, we not any UW Imprint editor, Maggie Clark, to with Radio Violations of aside, substantial and article aboutMedia an open dialogue on this topic, but I in large part my year ity. booking policies help. In some instances her Bias in the hope that in the future The Cord seeks Laurier. It certainly did more for me in the question should be asked, does an we are being directly hindered.For in- Israeli-Hamas conflict. In last week's before this than forum this location Radio ordered Adobe did her research be- out both sides of the story going landing position my degree -1 impulsive in help stance, Laurier Imprint, Maggie to have I finished about the that needed, in first semester so that fore on the nuanced and print with an editorialwith so many yet to graduate, as just bring change is Audition the commenting misconceptions. my final course via distance education or does it detract from the cause? My we could effectively edit content for complex operation that the Israeli last month. observation is the later. our shows. While it has arrived in the Army had been implementing against the denied -ColinLeFevre Radio Laurier offers the chance to As iconic Marshall McLuhan WLUSU office, it is being to us Hamas terrorist rocket attacks. I hope Presidentand CEO ofWLUSU hone practical, marketable skills, mak- stated, "the medium is the message" under the pretenses that they want that the Cord editors can take note, and ing it one of the most valuable extra- and campus activists would be wise to save it for next year now that we're that a completely unresearched edito- and consider medium thatbetter if couldn't like the curricular opportunities at WLU, to a suits getting cut (as they simply rial, one written in the January LeFevre not it it in helping would be a tragic loss if an alternate their message. For the audience can transfer the software April). 7th edition does not occur again. I also working modelcannot be sorted out in be difficult to decipher what message I could understand if WLUSU was a encourage any student, who is inter- I'll television traditional business ested this As coordinatorof Radio Laurier be time for RL's annexation from WLUSU is even being presented as corporate why our in conflict to check out the the first to admit that my opinions are in April. cameras in the concourse capture the pleas might go ignored. But WLUSU Imprint. think break from awkward of lecture criti- has stakeholders thatother businesses partial to the station. Having spent Ultimately, I a dichotomy a nation's framed is nearly half a decade volunteering my WLUSU could be a very positive thing cizing a foreign policy do not. Whilethe organization home -Maya Strasser hours feel for Radio timein RL carnival in Valid ofits most vi- time (often 40-60 a week), I Laurier; during my by goers candy thongs. to some employees, some I have the right to be concernedwhen circles, DJs often identifiedthemselves points are being made, but they are lost tal services are provided by volunteers who feel intrud- who the organization I care deeply about is as thebastard childrenofWLUSU, feel- on students ironically actually pay the organization at To view all letters submissions this that weren't inte- ed the of the term. I have been week and to make on the verge of being completely cut. ing they an especially upon. beginning your own comments volunteer Radio for three I've kept my opinions to myself in or- gral part of the organization. a on Laurier on these issues, visit www.cordweekly. der "ensure smooth transition" volunteer WLUSP -Griffin executive for this and I to a to As a five-year at Carpenter years, an one com WLUSP but after almost two months of and last year's Editor-in-Chief of The WLUSU BOD member am certainly not the only dedicated under the volunteer the waiting around, I've come to the con- Cord, moving the station on station. Collectively umbrella of WLUSP like stun- have hundreds of hours of clusion that there's no transition plan seems a we poured Blame Letters Policy: in place. ninglyobvious, symbiotic collaboration McGuinty our time for free - does Radio Laurier left deserve least e-mails, to me. And, at least when I WLUSP, not at some attention in All letters to the editor must be and Mr. Le Fevre has ignored my signed submitted with the author's name, student it would have been viable Last week, Tremblay outlined this matter? and completely avoided my many at- financially Jeremy identification number, and telephone number. Radio Laurier in the contradictionin Laurier's Some dismiss this letter Letters must be received 12:00 tempts to meet and discuss the transi- to not only continue apparent people may by pm (noon) Monday via email to [email protected] to but also it the upcoming budgetary policy: planning as an attack on WLUSU, but I it is tion process. Additionally, I've yet its current capacity, give hope or through our website at www.cordweekly. make valuable in- for enrollment and in that Radio com. Letters must not exceed 350 words. see copies of Radio Laurier's budgets support to it a truly aggressive growth not interpreted way. Lau- mul- for the whole and construction while rier as an does not want even I've them stitution community large-scale projects, organization The Cord the edit though requested reserves right to any letter for lose brevity and clarity. The Cord reserves the right tiple times. Although, Mr. Sacks has not just its current volunteers. simultaneously preparing to our to fight against WLUSU by any means. letter, in whole to reject any or in part. The Cord Colin and 23:1 ratio. We want made to find for Radio 1 consider both Le Fevre student-to-faculty Nobody simply to run our station attempts a space reserves the right to not publish material that is deemed to be libelous in contravention Sacks but I also can that this situation and maintain the for the or Laurier, a transition cannot take place Greg personal friends, deny "illogical" opportunity with the Cord's Code of Ethics or journalistic lack of is unfortunate for students, but hold students have and need without the cooperation of all parties consider their seeming move- to to a voice, we standards. letters@cordweekly. com 28 ■ THE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21,2009 CORD WEEKLY University of Ottawa I 1 Graduate Studies ±Cf* It starts here. 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WWW opticalillusioninc ca Weekly ■ A&E The Cord Wednesday, January 21,2009 29 My lawn, get offit! Eastwood dominates the screen in Gran Torino, a CONTRIBUTED IMAGE if simplistic, piece of cinema great, contemporary YOU KNOW WHAT? - Clint Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski, a curdmugeonly old man who is totally awesome. WADE THOMPSON hood. The River old man is continually relationship with the entire family. eye for young talent. Mystic STAFF WRITER racial slurs at and all As far this film the world of the first tastes growling any as reasons to see gave one who will hear is East- Rossum. Dollar him, just wanting to go, there only one: Clint of Emmy Million Don't ask me but time be left alone. why, any wood. His tour de force as the bit- Baby had Jay Baruchel and Antho- Clint Eastwood stars in a I When he catches his next-door old man ranks the best Mackie and his World War movie, ter among ny two can't help but appreciate the guy. neighbour's son attempting to he's ever done. Dirty Harry Calahan II pictures, Flags ofOur Fathers and There is just something about his steal his prized possession, a 1972 would be proud. There's also been Letters From Iwo Jima, provided a demeanour and presence on the Gran Torino, he draws the line and murmuring that the epic "Get off widearray of great up-and-comers. screen that doesn't allow me threatens kill him if he him lawn!" will down famous Gran Torino a case to to sees my go as Maybe was just hate his His latest As it the the then. performance. again. turns out, son, Thao as immortal "Make my day." of timing effort, Gran Torino, demonstrates (Bee Vang), was only attempting It is really a shame, though, that Gran Torinois also The Man With this time do the his in No second effort ' exact same poise, but this to so at request of gang- none of the other cast members Name's directing there's This cousin. One after the film close East- of the I feel that it something more. time, banging night, seem even to year. personally Iwanted himto keep going. I didn't the gang tries to get Thao to go out wood's calibre. takes second place to Changeling, it Best want to end. Maybe it's dueto the again, a scuffle ensues on the front The two supporting kids that but neither really warrants a fact thathe has announcedthat this lawn which Walt's make Walt's had Director nomination at this progresses to up adopted family year's - few that made was his last performance or per- property. A rifle-toting Eastwood a scenes me turn Oscars. his fromthe because I I would this haps, because acting was just so saves the day, but still demands ev- away screen was only recommend much better than the leave him be. so embarrassed at how bad film to see Eastwood at his supporting eryone just they acting - I didn't Because Walt saved Thao and his best. He overshad- cast but either way, want were. single-handedly to see Clint leave that screen. family, the neighbourhood hails It made me wonder why East- ows the flaws in the supporting cast The plot of the film follows recent Walt as a hero, much to his dismay. wood would cast such a low level as well as the blips from a rather widower Walt Kowalski Thao enlisted his of talent his cast when limited Michigan is even by own in younger screenplay. and his his mouth mother the dishonour he knows If it be his last struggle to keep to correct clearly good young actors proves to perfor- shut regarding the increasing num- he has brought on their family, so when he sees them. mance then it was a damn high If his of have ber of Asian neighbours inhabiting Walt puts him to work around the you look at last couple note to gone out on. off his once all-American neighbour- neighbourhood, developing a fond films, he displayed his discerning Now get my page. SO nETHIN GNEW \ | wmm t Place: Fred Nichols Campus Centre > THE 30 A&E WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21,2009 CORD WEEKLY Cinematheque does Waterloo A group of intrepid Waterlooites have created a great film-going experience DANIEL JOSEPH finances." light up the silver screen once A&E EDITOR A Laurier's own contribution to the again? key part of the arts-based Cinematheque is ample, as Shim community activities that drive the Newman himself of the local cultural the is al- Back when Paul died, was once a big part scene, group Laurier volunteers I found myself trying to remem- Community, organizing ways looking for new to of his films I had while his out the If ber how many events obtaining degree help organization. you're down for cinema seen. It became clear to me that I in cultural studies and religion. seeing some great Laurier's film at it. had missed one of his best - Butch One of- own profes- in a friendly atmosphere, get information about Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I sors, Katherine Spring, also sits on For more that others would be the Board of Directors. like next month's imagine many upcoming films, the RYAN STEWART in the same boat with me.* Without Cinematheque Water- showing of Antonio Gaudi at WANTED - Robert Redford and Paul Newman, for being awesome. - cinema- Enter Cinematheque Waterloo loo, who knows how long it might Princess Cinema, go to Waterloo's own volunteer-runnon- have taken to see Paul Newman thequewaterloo.org. profit organization that is commit- ted to bringing such silver-screen f f 1 - i I classics back to where they belong I j I Jl j - On at the front of an old theatre. Tuesday Cinematheque screened IrD m £ • il the classic Butch and the 1 i ■■ all A r Cassidy " ' ll,a«jlM Sundance Kid on 35mm film at Hffii ■ 91 /// C H7/J 4* ft «- ° the Old Princess Cinema while the m F Km r o d C ii <\ crowd was mesmerized by old blue III v //I t once i eyes again. n i a F i i Sitting down with Jason Shim, % ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ a director on Waterloo Cinema- j f[ 111 I } I If lm if theque's board, I got the surpris- • t /// m t~i ingly simple story of the organiza- tion. Two Septembers ago a group NB Ht II /// II of like-minded individuals who loved Waterloo - and most impor- tantiy, cinema - decided to create a the group that wouldbring together community around classic films attention that might not get the at cinemas "There were , ** big anymore. hr£i"Tpfr* mMtmmmmm* i*ir ""™ '- r '■'. ' v y-j(y,f i ' 1) neededto dosomething to promote film and film culture in Waterloo. We thought that, well, there's the big mainstreamstuff at the Galaxy, and the Princess has its niche audi- about older films?" ence, but what explained Shim. Finally, last fall, the Cinema- came into conduct- I J. mjv \ theque being, ... ~v0C!^^^^^^B^HiH^PP'ffll^^HLl2M^H B5wi l I French ing a four-part showcase of 7 New Wave film. It was a success. I IA Cinematheque Waterloo's main goal is to bring the community the around a film and bring back movies. excitement of a night at the older film In addition to showing ■ on 35 mm - something becoming harder and harder to find these days in our digitized world - events also include introductions to place the film in its context. Butch Cassi- dy, for example, was introduced by Kevin the very knowledgeable Dr. McGuirk of Waterloo University's faculty of arts. The Region of Waterloo also clearly saw the Cinematheque as demonstrating real promise for the local community, and helped the with a group get a jumpstart grant from the Arts Fund. Shim noted how this government intervention on behalfof the Cinematheque re- it "The ally allowed to prosper. grant said Shim. was really important," the "It helped ug get off ground because otherwise we were just relying on donations and personal Weekly ■ The Cord Wednesday, January 21,2009 A&E 31 Valkyria a videogame gem Valkyria Chronicles is a fusion of stunning Japanese role-playing and military strategy that might just be the best RPG for the PS3 MORGAN ALAN for mass consumption by hordes STAFF WRITER of JRPG fans. My apprehension was quelled when I learned that the At The Cord, our dedicated play- game was developed by the same ers strive to bring assessments team you that made Skies of Arcadia, of only the latest video As the cult hit games. RPG released on the much as I'd love to cri- retroactively Dreamcast back in 2000. In a world some classic Nintendo where tique Super a new Sonic game comes out I'd the titles, imagine so can journalistic regularly you set your watch merit of those reviews would be their release by dates, you have to at best. So questionable you may give Sega some credit for trying out be to see that we've cho- surprised a new, creative franchise. sen to review Valkyria Chronicles, a And new and creative it is in- game nearly two months removed deed. Though Valkyria Chronicles from its initial release. Though not is a tactical RPG inspired by World as ancient as Mario Super World, War 11, gritty realism and bleak Chronicles under Valkyria seems, environments are replaced with normal circumstances, seems just anime characters and stunning eel- a littletoo old to be reviewed. shaded Set graphics. amidst war Upon reading that Valkyria between the Atlantic Federation Chronicles has sold fewer than the (analogous to Allied powers) CONTRIBUTED IMAGE IS THAT SHREDDER? - 30,000 copies since its release in and the East European Imperial Your foe is the evil East European Imperial Alliance and maybe the Foot Clan. November, I've decided that it Alliance (a sort of conglomeration would be a disservice great to Lau- of Nazi Germany and Imperial rier's PS3 owners to not this the nation of Gal- bring Russia), player's grinding" and in most tactical RPGs is therefore monotony. Experi- very long time. to attention. lia has maintained game your Valkyria neutrality. ence points are gained primar- required. The game's AI could use Sega has done something de- Chronicles is of the best truly one When Gallia's vast reserves of the from missions some - ily storyline (as however on with this - op- improvement, cidedly un-Sega game on the PS3 and mineral games right now, precious are to random and are than "ragnite" posed battles) more one occasion, I walked they've pulled off a new idea and be can considered on the same lev- deemedof value to the the him Empire, war or her- to an and shot them assigned by player right up enemy alleviated the problems facing a el - and possibly even is declared. The controls the self to classes of surpassing player soldiers - in the face with resistance. specific no particular genre. It's ironic that - tides like Metal Gear Solid 4 and young General Welkin, who must All scouts, snipers, etc. classes level Valkyria Chronicles shouldn't be Valkyria Chronicles is destined for lead the LittleßigPlanet. counter-invasion with his ofwhether "an up uniformly, regardless viewed as just anime game," but commercial failure for the same I Chronicles approached Valkyria team of recruits. or not in ragtag they are engaged combat. rather a "game with anime." There reasons that make it excellent. with a of I I degree skepticism; as- give Valkyria Chronicles credit This means not you're constantly is, however, an unfortunately glar- sumed it would be another poorly because it skillfully avoids the two around of switching members your ing instance where Valkyria Chron- made anime cash-cow intended major flaws of tactical RPGs - "level make squadron to sure that every- icles fits its JRPG status perfectly one is at the level. - same its sheer volume of cut scenes. is Though Valkyria There a great deal of watching to Chronicles be done in this and it operates game, most of on turn-based game- takes place via non-engaging talk- the dullness of la Codec play, ing heads a the scenes in this is Metal Gear Solid. like particular system And, any true impecca- JRPG sidestepped game, you must suspend your You select soldier convince bly. a disbelief to yourself that a from overhead view of an group cutesy anime characters and them control from are on the front lines of a world a third-person perspec- war. tive - every step and ac- Despite these minor shortcom- tion take is is they guided ings, Valkyria Chronicles truly a the But fun I by player. en- game. simply cannot articulate emies will not sim- the sense ofsimultaneous cynicism stand idle as and I felt ply your pride as my perfectly exe- character moves and of cuted phalanx pretty anime boys attacks; fire on rushed of shock- they'll a squad enemy and In the vein of your position guard troopers. same games their embankments. A like The World Ends CONTRIBUTED IMAGE with You, I'm CODEC MADNESS - of above when Storytelling through these screens can drag on a bit. degree strategy always delighted a game that the simple "move to this should be awful ends objectively up tile and attack" found engaging me like nothing has for a mm i & /—m LJ m0V81317 ~ 'MKJft mT Jan. 27 Turret / >k @ ' •■* «k. * X r—' Doors @ 7pm k«Bf V Tickets $10 iSf I'JV V/ > / ?' ~ A great stay at the Grand Hotel LMT's Production of Winter 2009 Grand Hotel had beautiful production values, but it still needed some polish around the edges ESTHER WHEATON STAFF WRITER Laurier Musical Theatre's (LMT) sixth year of existence culminated this weekend in its stellar past pro- duction of Grand Hotel. Written by Luther Davis, Robert Wright and George Forrest, the musical is a tale of a weekend at Berlin's finest hotel at the peak of the high life and suc- cess in the 19205. The cast includes all the standards: a broke ladies' in man, a young woman pursuit of fame and fortune, a cynical nar- sick rator, a timid, man, corrupt businessmen, a fading star and two funnymen. With a plot that revolves around dreams and Grand sex, money, Ho- tel had all the ingredients to make for feast a of entertainment - and thankfully the talentedfolks at LMT cooked this one just right. The script is littered with hu- mour, tragedy, the high life and unfortunaterealism and, while far- fetched like most musical theatre, the play still proved to be highly entertaining. LMT's professionalism came through in a big way in this produc- tion. The stage looked great, with LAURA TOMKINS an impressive two-storey set and ROSES FOR PASSION - Nick Fernandez the Baron with all those in the audience. below the played spirited poise, surely wooing the band hidden in a pit floor. knew their the He Dave that the Every performer part, performance. managed Lahn managed to embody fit part. ell was another highlight, as was the pit band stayed together and to maintain just enough distance the awkward, introverted book- Ken Aldridge's role as struggling the countess/gigolo dancing couple the vast of the from the of the Otto well businessman that found in the of majority choreogra- rest cast to appear keeper Kringelein very Preysing proved background many phy looked mercurial and exciting. a detached observer, and to break and his dances (choreographed by he has lost nothing of the acting scenes, played by Megan Boduch Hilary Jones' excellent direction the fourth wall without making it AmandaHall) masked any stiffness skill he demonstrated as the star and Gregory Rattray, who showed a in Bat voice showed through the fluidity of shatter. Lahn initially displayed. of Boy, and that his has great deal of polish in their perfor- the did Preston's His and theirskill addedmuch acting, as Kory sung performance was ter- come a long way mances, production in the look and polish rific - displaying the skill of a clas- since then. to the quality oftheensemble dance LMT'S PROFESSIONALISMCAME of the show. sically trained singer - but some The scene fea- numbers. Their performances dur- The with of his lines musical opened a scene spoken were uneven, THROUGH IN A BIG WAY IN THIS turing doppelgan- ing the instrumental number fol- of which few lost under the bartenders the Baron's death the in the lobby the hotel in a getting music ger lowing in sec- PRODUCTION. THE STAGE LOOKED and and ond half it the characters were introduced entirely. Jimmy Jimmy was very pretty, although WITH AN IMPRESSIVE TWO- the period was set. The band's overpowering of sing- GREAT, was one of the best broke the flowof the plot slightly. the in While flashy and the ers was perhaps only major the production Overall, Grand Hotel was a pro- exciting, STOREY SET AND THE BAND HIDDEN IN opening scene did not do the rest problem with this production. The - they were hilari- duction highlighted by its many A PIT BELOW THE FLOOR. the The ensemble chorus the of play justice. sounded good for the most ous. Playing off one professional aspects: set, many looked little and but it in another's sense of the and much of the dancing a messy, part paled comparison performers which some of the female solos meant, I with the solo performances, of wit, their sing- choreography. adorable and showed imagine, to give important intro- were nearly all superb, thanks to Emily Umpleby was as ing dancing both tal- The entire show came across actress-wannabe Flaem- - directionof Hilts. the and Their antics its ductory information were com- the vocal Clara sassy, ent verve. behind smoothly in spite of amateur flaws. pletely drowned out by the band. Nick Fernandez in his role as the mchen. Both her acting and danc- the bar in later scenes made for an beginnings and occasional while ac- Roger Chabot told most of the Baron was undoubtedly the star of ing looked natural and, entertaining, but not distracting, More than anything, watching He sometimes it seemed that her solos sideshow. their made this story in the opening scene. His the show. pulled off the charac- tors enjoying roles voice the audi- The and character was a doctor, playing ter with dashing flair, and his went too low to carry to delightfully sleazy lawyer/ performance as pleasurable suited each solo. she showed a voice stockbroker Brad Mitch- it an enigmatic narrator throughout was perfectly to ence, lovely played by refreshing as was. musicals?" Compiled by DanielJoseph THE BIG QUESTION "Do you like Photographs by Laura Tomkins know. them! - the It has have "I don't I think don't to "Yes! I enjoy the singing and dancing." "Yes but only the ones without "Yeah, in some cases. to really I "Yes, cause you can sing I that means like a not like Mamma them." loved Mamma Mid" singing. I guess I plays." compelling story, prefer - Alyssa Howe Mia'.' - - - D'Souza Second-year kinesiology Ben Swirsky Clyde Krysta Kulbach business Third-year business -Steve Murphy Second-year Third-year communications Third-year business