The Cord Weekly
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Volume 43 • Fourth Issue!!! Thursday September 5, 2002 vwwv.wlusp.com
Orientation Week Arrives
the funk the Stefan Sereda up at newly-improved
Turret, or get down like James Brown at
The unmistakable shouts and yells start- a dance party in the Quad. ed Monday, the jams were kicked out Amid all the partying the students the usual club fairs and by Tuesday night. The school year were exposed to opened with the usual fanfare: O-Week. had the opportunity to attend
Powered by 2,100 frosh students "Academic Integrity" sessions, giving who moved into residence and driven them the chance to hear some of the
of lecture. by a massive team volunteers, faculty
Orientation Week 2002 is well under- And of course, there is Shinerama.
to make first stu- This aimed way. Designed year year's fundraising campaign the week research dents feel welcome at Laurier, at generating money for to is aimed building community and fight Cystic Fibrosis has big shoes to fill,
and feet fill them. Last school spirit. Jess to year
The Monday move-in went Laurier's frosh set a Shinerama record
than last with enroll- and collected but this smoother year: nearly $120,000,
there less ment down and more residence space year are approximately 300 the school's adminis- freshmen. Still,
Shinerama leaders tration was able to
the keep their promise are rallying group and rid the for the main drive SEHDEV campus on to of triple rooms. Designed Saturday, where
frosh the While last year's make first year go out into MANEESH jaded group of fresh- students feel community to raise men temporarily money and spread welcome at withheld their bitter- Laurier's school spir-
the the week it. This ness, new group Laurier, year's goal is of Golden Hawks is aimed building set at $90,000. their frosh the fun met community ancT Indeed, is and the groups leaders, just beginning for school divided spirit. up into red, first year students:
and the blue, gold green after Wednesday and started the night Sloan concert chants. Then they and extravaganza took the Athletic for comedian there to Complex open- at Wilfs, is a trip to ing ceremonies, beginning a week of Bingeman's Amusement and cheerful which can often be Recreation Park lined cacaphony on up for heard in and around the and tal- campus. Thursday, Friday cheer-off
While Laurier's frosh week has its ent show in the Athletic Complex, and fresh mainstays, ideas are still being the closing ceremonies. added. old Regatta games featured Other events, such as the movie favorites such the but have been as tug of war, it night on Thursday night, also added in some downright raunchy planned in order to provide next year's fun, namely a game where the winning frosh with non-alcoholic opportunities. team determined who could Who could what else think was by guess they'll make a longer line out of removed arti- 0f..? CHERRY cles of clothing. Enjoy the free food and parties
On host while frosh: Tuesday night Laurier was they last, memories are CHRISTINE to an where on-campus party, frosh swell, but free stuff is scant, at best. could rock their socks off Wilf at s, give Above: A packed AC hosts Opening Ceremony celebrations. Below: Eager off-campus students check out the Locus presentation in the Concourse
Staff Association threatens strike
Thomas Thompson stoppage. In other words there can either be a long one that started at the beginning of the sum- While neither party were in a position to divulge
strike the union where the staff refuse factors both to by to work mer. Time is of critical importance for WLUSA as the specific they were willing With the boisterous cheers of frosh or a lockout the administration ifthe well. describe the that have undertaken. echoing by university process they the throughout campus and the clusters of 0- negotiations fall apart. This is a situation that WLUSA president and chief negotiator Dr. There are two basic aspects that are part of week activities it is to that there is could have a effect the Wolff said that of members the collective Die first is the contract easy forget a profoundly negative upon Bruce many its were agreement. very serious issue that is in the life of the Laurier have which outlines such the condi- being played out community. eager to a collective agreement in place language, items as
Laurier The contract between the If there work frontline and community. is a stoppage, many before the beginning of the fall when the entire tions of work, how to handle grievances,
Wilfrid Laurier and the Wilfrid in the of University Laurier services University would be affected, such University community is occupied by one of it's health and safety. The other aspect the contract
Staff Association, which the as the Health classes busiest times of the Wolff indicated that is the which University represents Registrar's office, Services, year. monetary aspect, encompasses clerical, and technical staff of the and labs and of the services that of when had entered that benefits and vacations. When it support many are a pan they into negotiations wages, comes to
has this and has entered the life Both sides had asked little when first collective said that University, expired June daily on campus. expressed WLUSA for very they making a agreement Wong into a of collective the period renegotiations. strong interest in reaching a agreement submitted its proposals to the University in order often both parties usually focus on language the one of most miscon- as soon the last took before discussion about the mon- Perhaps popular as possible. to save time since agreement 25 days they engage in
that has been around the "The and nine-month Wolff further ceptions spreading University wants an agreement is over a period. went on etary issues. Laurier is that WLUSA will be campus on to work towards a fair settlement that he had idea that the was mentioned that it has been going prepared to pre- stating no process Wong monetary strike. This is not the but the of work case possibility a vent stoppage," Philip Wong, Assistant Vice- going to confrontational. issues that have been a concern for the university. strike does this exist at point, and if a collective President of Human Resources for WLU and the Both Wong and Wolffeach said that they had agreement is not reached before chief for the commented believed that the and take September 13th negotiator University, process is a give both parties will be to work afternoon. Yet the position create a legal Wednesday process has been a process yet they still have a lot of issues to resolve. Continued on Page 3... 2 j%etosi
Constructing a university
Touch-ups and renovations cause a plentitude of inconveniences around campus.
Construction on the whole remains behind schedule.
Stefan Sereda will continue into October.
Construction have slowed New at Laurier may down, Quad
took build. first video but at least the Pyramids longer to Anxiously awaiting its dance party,
the school the Woods should Sacrifices must be made as tries to new Schlegel/Ans/Alvin Quad improve its facilities. have retaining walls, sidewalks and other hard
Inconveniences abound as finishing touches landscaping by Monday. Sod, shrubs, trees and
of various furniture will be in thereafter. are placed on many the building proj- put place shortly
around While the ects campus. new complexes are for nearly complete, renovations still persist. The Turret
Functional and aesthetic improvements to
The Waterloo College Turret, WLU's on-campus and The new Waterloo College nightclub, are complete Hall residence opened for the While the first the club is ready for business. influx offrosh on Monday, com- three floors of the Conveniently, the Health offices plete save for its food service Services are also newly library were renovated and for area, scheduled to be complet- ready use on to be ed in October. Final site supposed the morning after.
and for cleanup landscaping are reaay by early also scheduled for October. July, they remain Dining Hall The hall is still closed, unfinished. dining Schlegel Centre with minor construction still CHERRY Office furnishings are continuing. Additional staff is
floors trained for the being moved into two being servery and three of the Schlegel/SBE Building this week, and new furniture was moved into the enlarged CHRISTINE with desks and seating already installed. The proj- dining area on Thursday. The elevator at the east
schedule and classes will be of end the cafeteria is but it awaits ect is on open as of complete a The inside of the nearly completed dining hall. Are those study carrols?
September 9th.. In addition, the Schlegel/Peters license which will hopefully be issued at the end of the second week of St. Michael's Student link will be ready for traffic some time during the September. Arrangements thirty to forty-seat computer room. office for The Michael's lot has been offices and bookstore have first week of classes. The Albert Street parking lot have been made with the special needs St. parking lounge space, faculty a
for but individual assistance. 270 above the ini- also been added. and landscaping project is set October, any handicapped requiring expanded to spaces, 150 spaces features pedestrian traffic routes are already in place. The adjacent areas on the second floorof the Paul tial figure. Personal safety such as lighting,
Martin Centre are still under construction. video cameras and a safety pole have been added
the school's latest Library to paved paradise.
While the first three floors of the library were Conrad Hall
in Brantford supposed to be ready for use by early July, they A storage area Conrad Hall has been con- Campus
until week. The verted fourteen Down the road Laurier Brantford will remain unfinished next open- to more dormitory rooms, com- apiece at Sereda of the seventh coffee located with a washroom and serious renovations have been made to Grand was at a ing on-campus shop plete lounge. Furthermore, Stefan temporarily employed
second floor also until later interim for the Graduate Student River beds to the third water treatment where he the on the is standing by quarters Hall, adding twenty-seven plant enjoyed
the of have been established the lower floor residence. On the first two dead For and all on in the month. In addition, majority Association on apartment style company of geese. any deceased research materials in the library remain unavail- floor of the Student Services Building, as well as a floors a 125-seat lecture hall has been installed, as inquiries regarding animals, please
well thirty to forty-seat classrooms and able as renovations to floors four through seven faculty staff lounge. as two one contact Stefan
CHERRY CHERRY CHRISTINE :_j . CHRISTINE
The There are supposed to be classes in here next week? future grounds of an academic building... the former grounds of security.
Thursday September 5, 2002 iSetosi 3
News Bites WLUSA negotiations
...Continued from cover
New library head
head of reference at the Robarts at the Sharon Brown, former general library
head of for five described his roll as member of University of Toronto, has been appointed Lauder's library a year He a
die of the the is that of a term that began in July. One of the first tasks facing Brown is reopening bargaining team being steward of both fees library when construction in the building is complete. tuition generated from students used are and money
that received New VP: Finance from tax payers is from
Vice-President of Finance and Administration said that it Jim Butler has appointed as new by government funding. Wong administrator the that there the the WLU administration, Butler previously served as an as is important to ensure is
Windsor Butler's include best value for these while bal- University of for fourteen years. responsibilities areas groups the and such as finance, human resources and physical resources. ancing recognition employees
treating them fairly. Wong also men-
considered McMurray re-appointed tioned that WLU has been the best the David McMurray has been appointed to a second termas Assistant Vice-President: one of employers in Student Services and Dean of student's. The second term began in July and will Waterloo region and cited the fact that who for five Fred Nichols, who served as Dean for there are hundreds of last years. McMurrayreplaced thirty applicants
in to work for the each years 1997. apply University The valued itself year. University as pro-
and benefits well Schlegel gets director viding good wages as MCLEAN
WLU's School of Business and Economics named Steve Farlow as the director of as encouraging an environment where
for for term of three Farlow feel the new Schlegel Centre Entrepreneurship a years. people appreciated. WILBUR in their Contract seemed be was choosen because of his extensive involvement businesses at entre- language to The Concourse might not look this clean if there's a strike the focus of the WLUSA's prenuerial and primary growth stages. concerns. Wolff the that under the and he is that brought up fact some of become a priority. gun hopeful a
the that the have the last settlement reached before the Debt Reduction a fraud? issues prompted creation "To contract reinstat- can
Wolff deadline also The Canadian Federation of Students has declared that the Federal Government's of Staff Association in 1995 still haven't ed would be a victory." said. next Friday. Wong
failure about for seemed that there Debt Reduction Program is a hoax. In a news release they described the program been resolved. With the to reach Reminiscing the negotiations optimistic noting
fact that the four the has a collective this summer the first which he said went has not been work in the as a cruel joke to students citing the in years program agreement agreement, stoppages
had Board issued the twelfth Wolff said that two between WLUSA existed it has had impact on student debt. WLUSA a No Report into hour, past negotiations
have been made available the Canada the of which creat- history has shown that deals made and the University. According to the report, the figures that by Ministry Labour, are
indicate that the has 44 students or ed the deadline that both Student Loan Program, program only helped parties are
0.4% of its goal. now facing. Services Discussing this round of negotia- Computer
Medieval Faire in Waterloo tions, the third for WLUSA, Wolff said
On Saturday September 21st Waterloo Park will be host to the 5th Annual that the University's proposal wanted Networking - Share internet, files and printers! Medieval Faire. The event will feature performances by minstrels, jesters, jugglers to roll back gains that had been made
wall be the described and magicians. There also games such as Bocci Ball, ring toss, and Archer)'. in previous negotiations Troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades and also that Also Dueling champions royal intrigue are taking place day. appear- it as disrespectful and regressive. Wolff and lessons. We come to you! ing will be Thomas Thompson in a tutu. also expressed concern that in his time
spent in various university environ- reasonable staff. Call our knowledgeable and Disabled student swims lake ments that the focus of universities,
WLU student swam across Lake Ontario from has shifted Terry-Lynn Langdon recently including Laurier, away (519) 747-5979 WaterlooNetworks.com York Hie marathon Sturgeon Point, New to Fort Erie. swim took approximately from education and that money has
12 hours and 55 minutes and covered twenty kilometres. Langdon, who has had cerebral since Ontario palsy birth, used the marathon to raise money for the
for and the feats Federation Cerebral Palsy to bring attention to the disabled are capable of. The marathon raised approximately 10 to 15 thousand dollars. BACK TO SCHOOL Compiled by Thomas Thompson
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During the Queen's Anne War tribute to both the town and the man show Just your student card! between and France in the to for him its England vote as mayor. of year 1705 an Ape was tried and
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from - telligible chatter the villagers promptly believed in the planet until 1916 when Everything $1 $10 held a trial the when the Albert ofrela- next day ape Einstein's general theory convicted was by court martial and tivity disproved the possibility. Five hanged. decades later television writer Gene LAURELWOOD PLAZA
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They got me on tape!
Security beefed up on construction began on the Schlegel/SBE building. drunken there campus; Currently is a security camera installed
monitor the FNCC Six Turret-goers fee to Quad. m<)re cameras are be installed this all of them to year, on the St.
Thomas Michael's Three that Thompson campus. cameras were paid
for by parking services will be used to monitor the
The of the has been lot that constructed security campus always an parking is being at the back ()f
important issue and, as evident by the Bag of St. Michael's and the other three will
Crime section, is always open to greater improve- installed elsewhere on the property. All of the
This academic will be ment. coming year is no exception cameras centrally monitored and taped
that. discussion with Peter of hours Services office to In a Jorg, manager twenty-four a day at Security
WLU's security service, The Cord has learned that located beside the dining hall.
there key initiatives that are When asked ifthere the of are currently two was possibility any
being taken to improve security of campus. other cameras being installed Jorg said that if the
The first the of residence and becomes available is expansion a money a camera might be that has the of installed the of the Theater security partnership program aim on corner Auditorium
improving relations between students and the to monitor Mid-Campus Drive,
staff. The last While students security program began as a pilot some may casually accept
in the Bricker residence last and has these there program year changes are other s that are con-
include Bouckaert and Little now going to House cerned that the use of monitoring devices such as
the academic Hither and individ- in coming year. cameras compromises privacy
described the the ual The Jorg purpose of program rights. coming months after the cameras
as a means to build better relationships between have been installed will test whether they do or do
students and the staff. The and effective security program not provide protection and security officer the works by assigning a specific security to to Laurier community and their property.
visit each of the participating residence buildings
on a regular basis in order for the officer and the
students to get to know each other. There is the possibility that all of the residences will be added
the in the future. be into program Thomas Thompson may or may not afelon
initiative The second to improve security convicted of smoking a pound of crack and THOMPSON involves the installation of additional security cam- stealing a cop's car with Wayne Money and eras on University property. Security cameras are Dillon Moore.
the there had been not new to campus since cam- THOMAS eras installed in the tunnels between the Peter's Don't get caught playing kissy-kissy outside Health Services. They're watching Building and the library that were removed when
All base In Memoriam your are belong to us.
Stefan Sereda
The Laurier community was tragically struck
by death this past August. Bag o'crime Laurier students and faculty mourn the deaths of Dr. Judith Abwunza and Melissa
Konig.
THEFT UNDER $5000 FRI AUG 16/02 - MON AUG of his vehicle from lot Abwunza 3. Waterloo Regional Police Dr. sadly passed away on 19/02 notified. were Saturday, August 17, 2002 of a long standing The Bookstore the theft of 12 T reported approx illness. An Associate Professor in the
shirts. under The matteris investigation. THEFT UNDER $5000 1415 HRS FRI AUG 30/02 Department of Sociology and Anthropology,
Two lockers in the mens' room were broken- Abwunza's for change deep personal concern people Dr. Judith Abwunza
BREAK, ENTER & THEFT MON AUG 19/02 - TUE into and some personal belongings taken. fuelled her scholarship and her teaching. Her
AUG 20/02 book Woman's Voices, Woman's Power: Hospital Foundation and Anselma House
Four offices entered and two desk TRESPASS 1800 were top com- HRS FRI AUG 30/02 Dialogues ofResistance from East Africa dis- were collected.
one Two WLU males evicted from her affection puters, lap top computer non were campus plays and admiration for Kenyan Konig, a second-year honours student at
and data were taken. when observed from Bouckaert whom she cared about. a projector they were coming women, greatly WLU, tragically passed away on Thursday,
Hall. had been confronted residence staff They by August 8, 2002, from injuries suffered in a car
SUSPICIOUS PERSON HRS WED AUG and 1205 became beligerent with them. They were issued accident. Melissa, a lover of music and
21/02 written trespass warnings. Shakespeare, aspired to teach English to high
A staff member reported a male individual school students. Melissa achieved her Grade 8
who entered her office and told her that he - THEFT UNDER $5000 FRI AUG 30/02 SAT AUG in piano and also played violin, competing was Jesus Christ in another life. The incident 31/02 annually in the Kiwanis Festival and often win-
was not until after lunch. A staff the theft of4 reported descrip- WLUSU reported posters from out- ning. Melissa also coached in local Learn to
tion of the individual was obtained but he side the Turret entrance. Skate programs.
could not be located. Police believed Konig pulled out into the
TRESPASS 0010 HRS SUN SEPT 01/02 of path an oncoming car on the corner of FALSE FIRE AIARM 1818 male student HRS THU AUG 22/02 A was evicted from theDining Hall area Floradale Road and Line 86, west of Elmira,
Person(s) unknown caused a fire alarm in the when he observed from the while the was entering University driving to family cottage.
Theatre Auditorium a station. Ave side. He a short by activating pull was attempting cut to Konig was thrown out of the car Melissa Konig partially There was no sign of smoke or fire. Bricker Ave. He was warned and sent on his way. by the impact and left with serious head
injuries. She was airlifted to a London hospital, FRI TRESPASS 0255 HRS AUG 30/02 FALSE FIRE AIARM 0225 HRS TUE SEPT 03/02 Dr. Abwunza's students, colleagues and but did-not regain consciousness.
While on an officer observed a male individual unknown set of the fire alarm relied admired and her. and patrol Person(s) at peers on, respected Melissa, survived by her parents
enter the The individual was found House when a fire extin- and friends of Abwunza celebrated her brother would have turned 20 Library building. Conestogo they expended Family younger Bryan,
and after identification he was issued with life obtaining guisher. on August 22, 2002, at 3PM, at the Edward on September 20th.
a written R. Good Funeral In of the A funeral held her trespass warning. Home. memory service was in memo-
this time one was issued for donations the Grand River Doon During period warning professor, to ry on Monday at Presbyterian Church in
- MOTOR VEHICLE AUG 30/02 a violation. THEFT FRI liquor Regional Cancer Centre, Princess Margaret Kitchener. of Athletic theft A patron the Complex reported the
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Kristen Lipscombe fun don't act when job. It's amusing. So ifyou've heard I'm an ass- is your goal, self-righteous
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Editor Dillon Moore that asshole. So someone staffis crazier than ever. Also, be Opinion is being an maybe you can you you'll reading Entertainment Editors Melissa Allen if understand why I'm less than thrilled to be know knows me each week in this section. So, you've CORWIN LEIFSO you, of I know who are wanted to work for The Cord, now is dealing with a lot you. you always Sports Editors Caitlin Howlett but acts like and what all back the best time. I a fun ride for all Kristen you've said; it gets to me. promise Lipscombe don't. this should they Cordies this and thanks to all International Editor Chris Tanner Keeping in mind, I suppose I year, give many
Features Editor Vacant clear who I since few current and Cordies for this so up just am very of you past making Vacant Student Life Editor much fun. for the first seem to know. The only organization I have Keep your eyes open Business Editor Eva Pai worked this is The Cord. I which ever for on campus Cord general meeting, at you can give Arts Editor Vacant have And since of find out how to involved or Wilbur no interests or loyalties to any group on now, most you are looking your opinions, get Production Manager McLean don't consider left about Orientation Week favourite Cordies in the flesh. this campus. I myself wing for something (prob- spot your |§>tutient i£>taff publications; I favours stuff and staff for there e-mail or right wing, don't do and I am not ably you can crucify me my Now so are no excuses, my Classifieds Coordinator Kristen Howard few address maneesh and an elected representative. later), I will now talk about the past days. is @wlusp.com my Production Assistants Carol Rich odd that all of first Or find me in the office My job isn't to champion your cause or It may seem you year extension is 3563- just Joanna Lau students did hear from me to talk to me take sides in a debate. The Cord does not exist not get to during or on campus directly. Letters Copy Editors Debra Siemens for the crusades individuals Ceremonies this but for be sent to but Sarah Friesen Amanda Elliott persona] of or Opening week, some can [email protected] please
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Photo Christine Cherry the I've Managers in meetings to listen to people talk about how Funny, since last year's Editor-in-Chief was In conclusion, I'm same guy Laura Rochacewich the The Cord should cover the latest big event. invited and he just happened to be a former always been and The Cord's same paper. Assitant Photo Manager Matt Benassi Icebreaker..? Hmmm... that told what That doesn't mean I don't like hearing tips on It's just no one ever you I just Keystone Editor-in-Chief Jen McDonald few clearer stories, it means that if can't it in Despite this, I've had a time have. I've made a Bluprint Editor-in-Chief Lynnette Visaya just you say pretty good Hopefully things Harris under I'll have far this week. and with this instead of Clublaurier.ca Editor-in-Chief Donna a minute, start thinking you so Interestingly enough, I've we can get on year Adams IT Manager Andy in The received of treatment from don't something to gain or lose by it being quite a bit good pretending certain people exist... Angela Foster Advertising Manager Cord. I'm I work the that be this institution. Some not a bureaucrat, at a news- powers at Ad Production Manager Elisabeth Oliveira
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VP: Finance & Administration Lucan Wai
of Directors Lynette Clark Board well. In practical effect, this meant the ban- native dollars are accepted? Amanda Baumann Nadine Bennett Dillon Moore ning of tobacco sales at the Centre Spot, the Dermatologists routinely advise patients Laura Jardine Jennifer Martin avoid ultraviolet and have been Students' Union's on-campus convenience to light, tans Heather Schmitt and the sole of tobacco referred evidence for cellu- Hartry store source products to as damage at a Board Secretary Jill Opinion at Laurier. This loss of revenue proved to be lar level. Arguments for tanning, especially the Editor
to: far worrisome in the of student claim that it's healthier to build a "founda- issue trebtcateb more eyes our up
leaders than the threat of inconvenienced tan" Chris Eby tion before going to a sunny place, are smokers. After all, next year's double cohort not supported by anything but rumours.
Contributor# While around the this will students under the don't advocate that Laurier walking campus fall, bring in a good many I certainly
Alicia MacFadden, Chris Stewart, Brian D'Souza, Richard and direct the alcohol. Profit should this business from the pause a moment your sight to legal age to buy opportunities remove Donald Michael Ross Ng, Langley, Millard, McDonald, far horizon. If the from short If its inclusion light is sufficient, you may vice are becoming in supply. OneCard collection. anything, Katherine Lourenco, Derek Iwanuk, Byron Pascoe, Angela able distant of smoke the Onecard businesses as be to spot plumes rising among serves an Gismondi... Black Moon, Smif-N-Wessun, Chris Rock, Dave in above far-away figures -- the last visible example of the difficulty tiying to enforce Chapelle, Sex Pistols, and all the other stuff we listened
reminder of the once Laurier smoker. students who to. Special thanks to Phil Champagne. To anyone reading: proud healthy lifestyles on really just
our job and our lives. Stop belittling us for doing it. for students will this is I This past spring, Laurier administration Smokers grumbled, came here a degree. Laurier think a lot of your jobs are stupid but I still spent the first need moved to ban smoking within a distance of 10 still purchase tobacco, but now they will part of this week covering it. And if it weren't for us, no some others metres from university on university to cross the street. Students who tanned do. I'm buildings one would know about anything you getting a little but for
-- cheered, property this distance no doubt scientifical- before will still tan, but now they can conve- tired of the bullshit being shovelled in my direction. Grow
and like little bitch. You know who determined as sufficient to make our air the main Onecard. up stop acting a spoiled ly part niently pay by
are... -Maneesh While this you initially controversial, restric- The issue of cigarette sales on campus pure. everyone just rolled POLICY LETTERS tion passed without much outcry; smokers will surely not be the final such decision made over and went some others cheered, but for the our administration. When the next such • All letters must be signed and submitted with the author's grumbled, by identification and number. name, student number, telephone back to well main part everyone just rolled over and went sleep. issue is tabled, however, they might do to • All letters will be printed with the author's name. Letters can be printed without the author's name with permission from the back in to sleep. remember that a lawsuit is underway EIC
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Thursday September 5, 2002 #ptmon 9
Livin' at home... Music to my ears
school? And the house riddled with these offer the to witness live to is aspar- you opportunity Alicia MacFadden Chris Stewart with made the Maureen tame... is that merely being concerned music by your peers at
one's do Forrester Recital Hall located on the Ist floor of weight, or you see a pattern?
I think one can be a victim oftoo much love, the John Aird. And being a Laurier student with a
valid OneCarcl entitles student and I am one of those victims! It has been a sur- you to every con-
real of lunches that the for free. experience having my made, my ceit is performed on campus
cleaned for and with the student free room up me, giving my parents Along conceits are concerts, lists of tasks have made for them do, musicians daily I up to put on by professional every Tuesday at
the night before. This level of luxury, as I've come noon.
The time in to call it, has tainted me from student life. How Here's another idea. next you're
alu- I the and want to take a break, "Live at home this summer... .sure why not?" am I ever going to be able to appreciate my Before 1 arrived at university, expected to be library you study head of the and look The moment I spoke those words, they minum sided, weed infested, and satellite lacking exposed to an envin mment that would challenge to one computers up some
four months life. student and horizons. I artist that don't know too much about. Don't began to haunt the next of my ghetto ever again? my assumptions expand my you interested in of first I fear I will become of those woman- that most students' free time would be know much about but trying it You see, after the end year I was actually one thought jazz
child whose dress her in like the out? one of these names if hard for looking forward to living at home, being pam- types parents up Tommy spent planning ways to topple companies Tiy you're up
close from head and force her to a and McDonalds. At ideas: John Coltrane, pered by mom and dad, being dangerously Hilfiger to toe get Gap
and bathroom. One sensible well I HELL NO! the I Steve Reich, or Charles to the mall, having my own job... say very least, thought
life the a used will that would be lis- I also recom- quickly forgets, however, what is like on As student, get to being poor. You nobody Mingus.
have for least another and mend to a other side. probably not any money at tening to pop, dance, trying get vinyl Being a Laurier dons and then tack law like Eminem- album to After having my own house, no to four years, on grad school, (trendy rap as opposed a with valid first mistake that Avril student a CD. after closely monitor who I bring into the communal school, med school, or college. My jand girl who, in Then, you've
and mothers home and are both ter- OneCard entitles selected artist, album lounges and/or bathrooms, no to was ever going re-accustoming myself my opinion, you your
in the off the life. And this isn't issue of and title and written down the wake me up at 7am morning by ripping to good even an ribly over played student to every bed •sheets and wealth; it's an issue of overrated. I discovered I call number, steer yourself mv concert that is
suffocation - when heard the floor the screaming in my ear, I parental or was wrong I to containing on the Radio performed audio archives. The atten- started to really hit my just plainly being spoiled. Laurier playing
could real- This from the that hear 15 dant the desk stride. I mean, I comes guilt tunes you campus for free. at reserve I fear I will become of them and realized find that ly deal with this living on thinking they times a day, I can help you
After those haven't that fashion trends still treasure. You don't my own thing. sec- one of woman- spent enough vinyl need ond however, and time with you, and the dominated. to bring your own year, child types whose little that amid drone unless afterspending a more worry they'll soon But the headphones, you
dress her become the of flicker of There I think want to. What discover Wilfrid than expected on the parents up subject was a hope. are some spots really you'll is
the and and Laurier's filled with all of. 'necessities,' 1 came to in Tommy Hilfiger your long intensive you can find some new interesting music at library is amazing music, realization that would Laurier. The first the Aircl which free the WLU student. I therapy sessions in years place is John building. is to you, from head need sublet and to toe... What don't has of the don't should to go to come. they Wilfrid Laurier University one top I see it as necessary that we
home for the realize is that know of music in which that be the If summer. we programs Canada, means always listening to same things. people
this Canada's finest look the wider available to "Hey guys, my par- guilt and use it to our Laurier attracts some of young were to into options
for the It's sick musicians of instruments. There them here could discover new ents are gone advantage. yes, on a variety are at Laurier, they
drunk but when ensembles of likes and become with their night, let's get at my you are a poor' several at Laurier composed entirely more involved
didn't sound cool and hav- student and need for the I'm student musicians. Some of the ensembles school. You be of house," so anymore, some money bar, really might surprised at some
the bedroom there has been when has include The Concert the that school ing my boyfriend sleep in spare sure a time everyone The Symphony Orchestra, ait our is capable of producing.
beside also didn't feel it" school for Wind and The Band. All three of Editor's Note: he's really Slick... me so grown up. suggested they're "slumming at Ensemble, Jazz not
brother their also that when Anyway, having my to diffuse the education. They pretend they
affection I would be have their law and rich this parental from me, thought it degree are some day,
satellite endless alright. I mean, TV, an supply of money will be reciprocated tenfold.
and all the AC handle - know that's chicken, one can sign me Well, you probably not gonna
and up! happen, frankly you'll probably try to live off
But again, I spoke too soon. My brother the rents as long as possible. If at all possible, stay went to and all the love' fell me. I in little student with camp upon your housing, your mis-
understand where Eminem's from with and coming matching furniture, your George Foreman V »J Waterloo that whole Munchausen's talk. Frankly, I have suf- grillers for lack of a real and don't set barbeque, mmm mm mmm fered with for four % a cold months straight and I'm unrealistic goals. Be happy with what you've got, *"G fk V ' still sick! Now is all this AC really me cool the chance of rich and : to keep 'cause you being success- JL.. kzV JL in the diabolical weaken slim. ; f summer, or a ruse to my ful are $ immune and from back Er... for system prevent me going I mean, YAY education!
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Thursday September 5, 2002 10 International
Money talks, protesters walk
World Summit on Sustainable great photo opportunity for politicians.
Talk Development ends is a necessary precursor to action, be that those however, it may unlikely
Brian D'Souza ocean's fish stocks. in serious of have depleted positions power any
of the intention of the Criticisms summit are challenging status quo
and far The World Summit on Sustainable numerous ranging. For exam- any time soon.
Development held in Johannesburg, ple, the European Union lobbied to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
finished have the of renewable admitted that the fell South Africa, on September percentage freely summit STOLEN raised from below his he 4th, with much criticism hanging over sources of global energy expectations. However, certain Trade of commodities like these ensure the dominance of powers. 14% this move was smoothed over the lack of results by the ten day event. The two main issues to 15%, however,
walk in order maintain a standard of at the center of the summit -- environ- blocked by the saying that Environmental groups staged a to high The of and - United and is the first In mental issues and poverty have been States "Johannesburg out on day. addition, they living. cycle dependence
but chal- other devel- not the end of criticized the American for debt can be broken -- but few are actu- approached, not seriously more "The usual every- government it is action sacrifice the current lenged. On the positive side, both sides oped nations. There thing, a begin- obstructing a stronger plan. ally willing to high played standard of in the devel- - were no end suspects to wear and consume enjoyed of the debate can declare victory cyn- plans to ning." Vowing living their violins for liberal made from nations for the ics can announce that the summit was the economic subsi- Overall, the products solely hemp oped "humane, equi-
United table and the pointless and that the problems are far dies enjoyed by the the international media has not paint- won't be bringing the States caring" global society world leaders declared would to and the can sector in ed a of to its knees anytime soon, they cre- too great tackle; greedy agricultural about the rosy picture government press countries the in the land of the the the end of the summit. declare a victory for self-interest and developed event, however, but blind, man ate at destruction of the financial that harm local food hasn't with is in for W. Bush short-term gains. coverage pro- one eye king. Standing George earth." the of State Colin The final outcome of the talks production in devel- vided the public Many expect technological was U.S. Secretary
world leaders 70 nations. with a dear such as Powell. his he was among various is a oping picture advances, improved farming During speech,
allow Furthermore, there of all the issues and modified heckled as he page action plan designed to techniques genetically by protesters attempted
i,i r close the between "us defend America's record environ- developing nations to pursue econom- was no commitment increasing over- which prevented the summit from crops, to gap to on Powell mental When ic goals while "protecting" the environ- seas aid, or canceling current debts actually making an impact. and them". Colin heavily criti- issues interrupted, African Powell told the "I have ment. Initiatives include a plan to half owed by developing nations. For example, a tabloid-style article cized several Southern nations, protesters,
the number of people who live without Perhaps the real goal of the sum- from an online edition of the Sun, including Zambia, for refusing to con- heard you, will you now hear me?" modified water and sanitation by 2015; tackling mit was simply to co-opt a platform for which slams the delegates, oversimpli- sume genetically crops.
the problem of AIDS and restoring the sustainable development and provide a fies the complex issues surrounding However, the heavily subsidized agri- environmental cultural poverty and issues. industry in developed nations
Instead of the local food and providing average destroying production
reader with some insights into the emphasis on exports of local crops in
inequalities that cause famine, it points developing nations to earn needed
that the will be hard has much do out delegates eating currency more to
expensive caviar, lobster and alcohol. with famine than the use of various While dramatic and illustrative of the technologies and modern farming
disparity between the delegates and techniques in developing nations.
the does The poor in developing nations, it developed nations are not
towards nothing to direct people more necessarily undeveloped, rather, they CORD sound initiative for sustainable devel- are important components within the THE opment. developed nations economies. The
The usual their of the suspects played prosperity developed nations FROM violins for the International Press about the and FOOTAGE hinges upon placing rights ONE the destruction of the earth. As a freedoms of those who reside in less FILE NO means of protest against the summit, developed nations on the backburner Protestor being escorted outside by security officials. "Zeppelin RULES!!!" Dubya s little helper, Colin Powell.
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Thursday September 5, 2002 3(nternational 11
Bakassi Boys, not Backstreet Boys
main Anambra ernment funded Bakassi were given a strong Christopher J. Tanner Obele Chuka, the Bar Association's vice chairman that the Bakassi Boys' sponsor, Boys Chinwoke from office. The motive for murder. However, Camillus Ebekue, in Onitsha, places the blame on government Gov. Mbadinuju resign advisor Association demanded he leave for not the Bakassi Boys chairman and security to armed with and machetes mur- sponsored vigilantes known as the Bakassi Boys. Bar paying Nigeria: Men guns the civil of which have said that he "not aware," of and critic of the Obele Chuka his claim through the salaries to seivants, some not Mbadinuju was, dered aleading lawyer outspoken supports Bakassis involvement death. of in the of the been in months. On top of this in Igwe's in Southeast Nigeria. methods execution used killing paid eight government are celebrated heroes in other Bakassi demand, the Bar Association threatened to inves- Tine vigilantes as Police spokesperson Haz Iwendi made a for- Igwe's compared to Boy killings. Onitsha's crime-ridden market, but are that the The two victims shot numerous times and the finances. previously mal statement on Tuesday, saying were tigate government's human For hacked with machetes. Chuka had condemned Gov, condemned by rights groups. Bar local chairman, then Obele Also, Igwe Mbadinuju being Nigerian Association's up International that the that he has witnessed the Bakassi in for bribing judges and punishing example, Amnesty says Bamadas Igwe was killed with his wife, Abigail maintains Boys July allegedly who ruled the Bakassi Boys have executed at least 1,000 people 1. executions and victims' limbs were anyone against state in government Amaka on Saturday, September They were perform and Human Watch said the vigilantes have the market of hacked off with machetes, after being shot, as hap- court cases. Rights accosted as they drove through city tortured hundreds of others until forcibly the "The attack had all the trade- also bashed a settlement they Onitsha in the state of Anambra on their way pened to Igwe's. Igwe publicly President confess to crimes did not necessarily commit. marks of the Bakassi - it was a calculated between Olusegun Obasanjo's govern- they home from a meeting. Boys force down and said Chuka. ment and the of former dictator Gen. Sani Nigeria's police began cracking The federal police criminal investigation attack using guns machetes," family last month. Five bases have known the Abacha. The settlement called for billions of dol- on the Bakassi Boys the was The are officially as department suspects crime politically vigilantes of Abia. The stolen but been raided in the neighboring state from the Anambra Service and are paid by the lars in looted funds, by Abacha, Igwe motivated as nothing was taken Igwe's Vigilante have the of force. allowed the to take one hundred million raids resulted in arrests 33 vigilantes later added in his statement that there state to act as a security family car. Iwendi government and the release of 46 illegally held The is, the Bar Association, United States dollars. prisoners. were no solid suspects. irony Nigerian the Chuka which demanded last week With Igwe's blatant acts of defiance, gov- Despite the lack of police support, Igwe represented,
World Watch
of local crimes. A human the U.S. The manufactured this have a a vast rights organization South Korea planes in pumps, year, judging range in alone in the six months. the in which cause a to an explosion. Ron reported 150 rapes Punjab past Last week, South Korea was struck by its worst rain storms wiring flaw, may spark leading
the One the director of aircraft with the FAA maintains that for the decades, causing landslides throughout countryside. man Wojnar, Ethiopia after hill slid onto there is no need to be alarmed and that, "this is not was killed outside the city of Gangreung a a near- travelling public, Addis the of caused unsafe condition." Thousands more people are homeless in Ababa, capital by road, burying at least ten cars. Another landslide, by an administra- in Near the international airport, city recorded at 80 millimeters hour, buried a man Ethiopia. Ethiopian downpours per » ordered die destruction of the homes of more than 10,000 of has caused Pakistan tion the town of Kangnung. The intensity typhoon Rusa bulldozers ran into roof of the court in Pakistan has found six men of a people. As people heard approaching, many schools to shut down, all air-traffic has stopped and the A special guilty gang rape All homes much of their before stadium off in of which was ordered a tribal council. six men their to recover as personal belongings 2002 world cup football blew Jeju. a woman by constructions taken to the The involved in the incident have been sentenced to death by hanging. the mud/wooden were ground. homes the 18 old states that all the demolished were United States The Panchyat, or tribal council ordered rape of year Ethiopian government of the The Mukhtar the of in the of and obstructed the planned development city. Airlines from around the world are examining around 3,000 air- Mai in remote village Mirwali, province illegal Aclclis and Works Bureau maintains manufacturer The was committed because Mai's brother allegedly Ababa's Urban Development planes because they were told that the U.S. Boeing Punjab. rape that the houses also affected aviation clue to the air- fuel The U.S. Federal had an affair with a woman from a more powerful tribe. In many of security nearby manufactured many pumps incorrectly. still work lawful Aviation Administration has ordered 1,400 mandatory checks on air- Pakistan's remote areas, tribal councils as a body, port. welcome jHGfflf
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Thursday September 5, 2002 Student Life 12
Academic probation = success
The story of the grad "Really?" mentioned that He nodded his head and a student almost who Prof had suggested that he apply to Laurier for
never was Grad School. New found ideas of an academic ori- head. ented future began to swim through my
could Grad School. Richard Ng Maybe I go to
After further I decided some research, to go
difficult enthralled the for it. If I'm not for the real world, I It's not to get somewhat by prepared overall of Frosh Week. this time, as well settle in the academic. energy During might myself
with I now have set before me an intensive twelve- over 2000 students begin to get acquainted
life. a sense month in which I have to take six classes the nature of University I suppose, in program
similar as well. that clock in at three hours a as well as a I am going through motions piece research that However, unlike a first year major paper
will total 70 undergracl, I am approach- approximately
and result in me hav- ing the start of mv first year pages if Grad School. ing to defend.it against a "I hadn't even really of friends select of Professi >rs. As many my panel about the fact did their final I Aside from the class in year, thought I will also be began to contemplate life that ! was going to be requirement, a for the and after University. There was finishing school. It TA department of talk of Law School, traveling given the responsibility was a time that I first to Europe, getting a job and helping year to panic." their bear- so on. I, for one, had no began Unclergrads get
their first FIELD plan at all. I hadn't even ings during year of really thought about the University. DAVID It is this time fact that I was going to be at
" school that I I should what took to Now that he has an F, this cat is well on his to grad finishing school. suppose reflect on it way
I hadn't into Grad school. In first an It was at that time I began to panic. get my year as tutorials I will be The education future. What I let's 1 had a unremarkable the running. planned out anything for my was Undergracl, just say very Progress. sys- forward several and here has odd of The do finished four Grad school was not even a consideration. Flash I stand, tem an working things out. going to once I've my year year. years way
fail another Laurier this moral of this I is to not take school degree? My first term had me Economics 120, get a D ready to begin degree at Only story suppose,
in from Math The lone I'm back. That's too unless threatened with The answer came to me a conversation in History 108, withdraw 130. time, getting funding to come seriously you get
that I at the time was the student who barely made it first Academic Probation. with a friend later that week: course managed to survive right, through
be full back and MA After the sky is the limit. "I'm applying for gracl school here." Political Science 100. It happened to a year year is getting paid to come get an as that,
mark read "IP" In well as teach first students as they in I looked at him in shock. course so my simply or year partake
How to be a Laurier student
Donald Langley Many of the resources 1 have
mentioned are all capable listeners and
school for are and lend a hand As a brand new year begins ready willing to to
the of what. Remember most, it means start new classes, help you no matter
that would rather take five min- new adventures as well as new memo- people
add the list. for the on in the ries to to But you, utes early year to help you
first this understand humble new year students, is a concept or help you
adven- rather then literally the start of the greatest through a tough situation
of lives. take the end of a to ture your two days at term
teach full all over Granted I'm sure most of you actually you a course
when getting ready to come to univer- again.
had Another ofadvice I offer sity many thoughts running piece can
from what if I is that love to hear through your heads, people your sugges-
like all the as well as ideas. If like a don't my roommate, way to tions your you
if what will is a what I fail a course, happen? certain way a professor teaching
This article is not about to answer all course let them know. Open commu-
hundred million nication is whether it be one of your questions very important
and of the in the classroom but it shall try quell many or out.
fears and doubts that have and will Another is you key point to bring up
have this this month don't leave the last CORD not only week, or papers to minute,
this even if that Phil's sounds even year. night out at THE
for is the better then some University, most, begin- actually spending FROM ning of self-discover}', whether it is serious time pounding the keys, trust
when the A ONE emotionally, physically or socially. As a me, you get on your paper
thank NO promising young university undergrad- you'll me.
of world itself. uate, the world university can be a University is a on top Whether for the first fifth here's advice for lining up or time, some you. daunting experience, sort of like the Whether it be the debating society,
haunted forest in the Wizard of intramural clubs school the land of the for what believe oh the Oz. sports or campus you high was cliques. they in. Being an orig- places you'll go, people you'll
Now of won't have involved involved the world of inal will make like see." most you Dorothy's get in, getting is a But university is originali- not only people you
red but outlet for different talents. the but also will "No is alone no is ruby slippers to get you by, great your It ty. more in long run, one truly, one
have also affords with a I never ever in the crowd. alone." a and remem- thankfully you many resources to you great way to always tell people to make you stand out Have great year involved. This the and help you. meet other people. Friends are impor- sacrifice their personal integrity to Whether it be making a name for ber to get is one
All the from residence and essential of the learn- become of if do Bacchus Donald it real way your tant an part part a group, people yourself on or becoming a only Langley saying: keep
don frosh leaders from for then all and Golden to your your ing experience. not accept you you, they are choreographer for Fashion n' Motion. you new returning
to roommates. Now with that said, I come worth it. Never strive for less then and afford and Hawks. professors your to the, not University Laurier you
Remember that the ultimate form of as I like to the meat and best, what offer shine and say, (or soy) your being an original is uni- you experiences to
fears and is of the article. When all about. become the best individual voicing your problems potato pan you versity is you can.
the wonderful invention called come to bombarded those who through university, you are People enjoy are origi- Remember that now you have entered with the word. new situations and nal and stand for them selves and the of "oh the spoken many people, up next chapter your lives,
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Thursday September 5, 2002 Feature 14
Smoke Show By Michael Millard
stand from a build- definition of a with to loca- the distance normally has it rough. Surely, the tobacco in 2000, but has technically been on the books 'private patty,' regard people
if are to 1996, that no smoke and number of ing to smoke, especially they planning industry must wish it were still the 19505, since stipulates person may tion, invitations, patrons required. go Smoking caused back unwelcome smoke is welcome of in bar In the have contro- inside, when there was still some degree uncer- a or restaurant, although special provisions past, 'smoking parties' right
the to waft doors and windows into class- health risks were made for other of since some establishments consider pri- through tainty with regard to the long-term originally certain types versy halls and As in offices, and residence rooms. involved with smoking cigarettes. For years, doc- establishment, notably bingo bowling vate part)'exemption too easy to manipulate. rooms,
known about the The now-zero-tolerance did where the ban has driven tors and health officials have alleys. policy initially Ottawa, smoking many
In in business but the to Hull, the perception Guelph, despite a far-reaching bylaw long list of detrimental effects. While tobacco create uproar among owners, patrons nearby Quebec, had been able most establishments that some are the city, two university pubs to companies have fought these conclusions, law was eventually accepted. Gradually, among 'cheating,' since student fees of knows establishment affected eliminat- from businesses unwilling to keep allowing the habit, certain arguably every person over ten years age every complied, pulling patrons away the them as for health. the and to flaunt the law, has caused conflict. pubs qualified 'private smoking is bad your As baby ing ashtrays warning patrons not light up. supporting who had clubs.' This distinction exempted the pubs from boomer generation gets older—a generation cer- Even Oktoberfest organizers, originally the however this fall, a obtained a the announcement of enforce- regional bylaw, smoking tainly less informed about the dangers of smoking special-event smoking allowance, Following been in both establish- amid from ment for infractions of the ban, Laurier eliminated ban has instituted in their youth, and one that had a greater chance banned smoking complaints regular anyway take their from all due to health concerns. of with least who bar and restaurant owners. to campus bars, relegat- ments, growing up at one parent Opting smoking privileges
and that is all about the smokers to small balconies at the Turret and smoked—the risks on their health continue to chances, betting it actually ing
in the rain The ofWaterloo has an anti-smok- beer and so Oktoberfest com- Gracl Pub, and to standing quad, or University grow. (and food, forth), similar the in last plied. shine, for patrons ofWilfs. This satisfied the bylaw ing policy to one place year at few and let smokers be inconvenienced this school. In accordance with the regional So it is only natural that over the past requirements be of the little Tobacco no available which is considered to one have come into effect Since the zero-tolerance came into as as is longer bylaw, years anti-smoking bylaws policy possible.
of fall is a in no is in of Ontario's cities. No doubt exac- effect two coalitions business owners on New for 2002, however, stipu- toughest Ontario, smoking permitted in many major years ago, campus.
that shall be there seem be erbated by growing environmental awareness have tried to combat the legislation. Kitchener- lation stating no smoking permitted pubs on campus. Currently, to no
have banded within 10 This to institute a similar rule, and increased strain on the Waterloo business owners metres of on campus. plans distance-specific among citizens an together, any building
further extended include however there is no in front of has been for and have tried to exact some to the laws, was to smoking permitted health care system, support growing changes patios, namely the minimal small the this eliminates certain on At Ottawa U, in anti-smoking legislation. Notably, Ottawa and with only success. Last year, a victo- torque room patio. Effectively, buildings campus. in of Kitchener- when it that sections of much of and smokers to with the ban Ontario, Toronto, as well as our own city ry was gained was proved campus, pushes parking city probably toughest ban. the were too worded to be enforced. lots and or off there are no for a distance-specific Waterloo, have passed bylaws or bans regulating bylaw poorly larger green areas, campus. plans
in allowed smoke. of this was lost when the the areas which people are to However, most leverage
distinction between 'bar' and 'restaurant' was The reason for the distance is the effect that
found has windows and doors. Given Kitchener-Waterloo's ban, which took effect largely dropped. Conflict can still be in the smoking on open
think about Laurier's What do you Vocal Cord: ten metre smoking policy?
the Ashleigh Goodbody and Celine Afarian Brad Godfrey AJ Bakker Johnny Squirrel 2nd 2nd Ist Ist year Psychology and year English year Philosophy year Physics/Computing Unemployed
all for Second hand smoke kills and ain't bills and the "I think it's stupid because we're outside. I don't "Make it twenty metres!" "I'm it. now Hell, I got no job, my are overdue,
don't have smell man be on door to take know if it's called for. The buildings are close we to it." repo knocking my trying ish... ish! Who about together and there's nowhere to smoke." away my My cares smoking!
Laurier's smoking policy is...
Proactive Paranoid
There more evidence that harmful to health than before. In is ten metres the number, and how can that be enforced? Furthermore, Why not? is smoking is your ever Why magic realistically harmful health. should be the could that there aren't that for smoke waft into win- fact, the word 'evidence' is even off-putting. It is to your Laurier just one argue really many opportunities to open
first Ontario. would be toward healthier based on where smoke and the of screened windows in the Arts non-smoking campus in It a great step a university com- dows, people height building,
like has The sidewalk resemble the Science and Woods Residences have low windows that munity. It's not Laurier a huge campus. might eventually one Peters building, building, Library, building.
old but it wouldn't be different from what we have now. To sim- often but students in residence are smoke in areas for the most surrounding my high school, too are open, encouraged to designated
off and butt the sidewalk would be a further it is hard blame in this and for such casual bits of smoke on walk ply step into strategically placed ashtrays on encour- part. Also, to people day age a by
of Health Services here is full of ideas agement to quit smoking. Speaking which, right on campus a building.
and drugs to help people kick the habit. Drop by or give them a call. The rules are not based on anything but health. No mention has been made of fire prevention
like either. If know where to don't or for the 10 Health is unconscious or involun- It's not smoking is completely gone, you go, you actually crowding as a reason metres. a personal choice, as
about the ban all. where is different than where be. If 'their the have to worry at Just sometimes you can go you tary as it sometimes might someone wants to smoke, it is funeral,' as saying goes.
bars understand the and won't hassle about leav- there of take the risk. do feel for the bartenders and want to go. Besides, in K-W situation usually you And, is no shortage people willing to I waitresses
of Those work but until in There ing for a smoke and coming back. It's just kind annoying. smoking parties are alright, too. having to there, up a year ago, they would have been working smoke anyway.
Ask and it has on a should be a for them their without feel ostracized the need to anyone, though. Smoking is unhealthy, cancerous, gross, no place campus place on own campus having to or
home and have a smoke after or on drive sneak around. used be allowed residence it's populated by clean-thinking people. Fine, go dinner, your It to in with the permission of your roommate. Now,
have in the late but it out of our faces. like workers have like smokers need the of the Should have to work, or a cigar evening, just keep Just permission entire campus. a person to virtually give up
safe bar and restaurant should the same of con- in the right to expect conditions, workers expect sort smoking order to attend school?
when to air Clean air is a but is a cool. Watch a movie. feels with a drink the sideration it comes quality. right, smoking privilege. Besides, smoking is It pretty good too, especially in other hand. 'The habit' here is to stay. Face it, smoking is awesome.
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Sloan plays it up
Corwin Leifso ride back to the school. So, other than some rather
suggestive arm waving and clapping, the frosh were
After being packed into busses like cattle beasts, reduced to standing in place. Some people seemed frosh were treated to the two Canadian alt-rock more interested in grabbing seats on the side than
bands last the Waterloo the floor. night at Recreation standing on
Gratuitous floor let the few frosh Alt-rock moved alt-rock with Complex. space song on to song
who there their islands discemable difference which seemed sedate were create own of person- no to
al laid space to enjoy Sloan and opening band, National the already back crowd. Still, it was a good
show and while. Anthem. to go hang out at for a
Anthem with alt- the of National opened fairly typical Naturally, most interesting part any
rock, nothing inspiring. But, they seemed to be school event involving bussing is the bus ride. It
them. seemed there Bacchus vol- really enjoying themselves so kudos to as though were as many
Downtime between the two bands was filled with unteers with plastic bags as there were Frosh on periodic chants of"sloan". Chanting during frosh the bus.
week is contagious. A special thanks to all the event staff who vig-
Sloan came onstage with cheers from the ilantly made sure no one was trying to use flash
Frosh filled audience. They played a solid set with photography.
both and old their The National which formed new songs from repertoire. Anthem, just Febaiaiy crowd was visibly more excited to see the headlin- 2001 in Toronto, is officially launching their debut LEIFSO excited of half drunk frosh cd You Know The Words the ing band, as as a group Sing Along If on sev- can get halfway though frosh week. enteenth. National Anthem is joining Sloan on their CORWIN the In the few will be in Being a University event, concert was very University Tour. next days they
Sloan seems float a sea of Frosh. Eww, frosh would result bus and Oshawa. to on low-key; moshing in a one way Belleville, Guelph,
clever mix of the chaotic, the melodic brilliance fans have come to expect
and the eccentric ensuring that radio from Silverchair. From the trio's classic
about embrace the and melodic ear isn't to Queens any dark, edgy rock, ballads, orchestrated rock-driven candy time soon. to their new and emotional pop, piano-based tunes,
Ross MacDonald the album covers several musical
somewhat bold excursion into previ- extremes.
fans the Don't Care". That made the five year- ously uncharted post-punk territory. Longtime of bands' work will the of old in me laugh. The 21-year old in me It's a welcome shift in direction that notice refreshing change
is reminded of throwing waterballoons bodes well for the future. musical and lyrical tone the album
takes. Silverchair at cars as a teenager. Yet another part in While previous
me just thinks this a dumb CD. Ross MacDonald albums have been dark and moody,
The describe this easiest way to Diorama is a dramatically colourful
CD is that it is Ed Wood Bad®. Some album. Spacious, pop-tinged orches-
people like Ed Wood, others don't. I tration complements driving guitar
don't. progressions, and powerful vocals.
Dkjratna break all Structurally, s songs Corwin Leifco the rules' of the industry, changing
from heavy alternative, to soft main-
Silverchair stream rock, to excessive orchestral
the of Murderdolls within Beyond Valley Diorama arrangements a single song.
Murderdolls * * * * If Diorama any downfalls, s only
* the one is overpowering presence of
If there's a formula for surviving Daniel Johns. In addition to his usual
I get confused easily. When I hear teenage rock stardom, Silverchair have lead vocal and guitar role, Johns is also about band created members of mastered. Their credited a by got it secret? Allowing as a piano and harpsichord
and I Slipknot Static X, think; "oooh, Queens Of The Stone Age their music to mature as they do. As player, as author of the music and it'll sound like of and The Deaf their first three albums much of a mix Slipknot Songs For progressed to lyrics, co-arranger on the
<{• Static X. Cool." Clearly assumption still document the struggles of adoles- orchestration, co-designer of the makes an of and Silverchair's fourth album and holds the title of ass out you me. cence, release, artwork,
the metal band While of his stoner-rock brethren listeners inside Muderdolls is not super many Diorama, gives its an co-producer over the entire project. dreamed of. Created I by Tripp Eisen Box Car Racer cling to a bludgeon-for-the-sake-of-it look as one of Australia's biggest musi- But while it slightly disappointing to from Static and better but cal with member the band X Joey Jordison, approach Josh Homme is anything exports finally come to peace see only a single of known as number of thinker. back themselves. take 1 Slipknot infamy, a Stone Age Fact is, going attempting to on these roles, it's Murderdolls sounds like a badass punk This irresistible pop-punk has a familiar to his days with the late, great Kyuss, IPfOduced by David Bottrill obvious that Johns' unique writing style band made of used to and well should. he's been one ofthe metal-minded few for his work with and and up 15 year-olds. I ring to it, it Box Car (known Tool), strict musical integrity is an essen- believe that if from Racer's made of blink-182 take the direc- with like dance tial element Silverchair's someone a famous core is up to genre in bold new guest musicians artist in lasting band did side a project with someone guitarist Tom DeLonge and drummer tions. Paulmac, Midnight Oil's Jim Moginie, worldwide success.
from another band it had be Travis But that of And it with For The and famed Beach collaborator to cool, Barker. band's legion so goes Songs Boys like A Perfect third Circle. followers shouldn't expect just another Dettf, the and best album from Van Dyke Parks, Diorama radiates Katherine Lourenco
Most of the Murderdolls' latest vehicle. usual the with the kind of unmatched songs heaping helping of the boys' snot- Homme's As musical
are based on bad horror of movies, and all nosed tomfoolery. emphasis is on his signature brand
horror movies bad. "Dead In Their first for- desert-baked he's are side project is a step heavy rock, though "B-Movie Scream What it all means / Hollywood", Queen", ward in maturity - at least by blink's again moved further from Kyuss' grand and "She Was a Zombie" standards - and and closer Teenage arrested-adolescent psychedelic grunge suites to * * * * Better than the * * * * the spanking monkey most obvious references to Some that has dare we being thoughtful songcraft. more of, * * * unexpect- something Made the * * * space monkey drool the lyrical inspiration. Kudos, though, ed time shifts and clever a classic rock feel to it. * * * * dynamics, say, Feces flinging good time
for * * calling a song "Motherfucker, I along with a darker edge, make for a Bon Jovi it isn't, however, the Sounds like ebola
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Backtrax: Learning from TV
kids! And unless TV and movies have lied to it's "Someone squeezed all the life out of these me, that crusty, bitter old dean." - Homer Simpson
Pranks of note include bra Corwin Leifso Women 122 pranks. bombs, leaving dead horses in their
and the has and television offer us a office, mining homecoming If watching Good Will Hunting Movies other floats. is that the view into the most secretive and com- parade by ramming taught me anything, it equiv-
education can of creatures: women. Through alent of a post-secondary plicated Class for free. careful learn how be obtained at a public library study, one can they
what do behind closed Movies and television shows are ripe think, they Class is small of and the a relatively part with wonderful tidbits of information. doors, why they act way they life. You will, at of social do. Most one can learn your University any An important source norms, importantly, time, have to about teach how closer to them. it given only worry movies and TV can one every- to get Basically, one class. Mid-terms are a of about how one the of Mel Gibson's pivitol part thing there is to know to gives power will deter- character in What Women Want Use you university career. They behave at University. Careful and criti- if flunk for and mine you out of school. cal examination reveals a wealth of this power good, though, not Cramming is the best to study. knowledge for the first time University for evil. way of the bet- The TV show teaches Finding a copy exam is even student to base their personality and Utidergrads
ter but beware of fake left the that one will not copies by life on. Proper application should, logi- us by watching pom, evil Frat. learn how to By Jock cally, result in a very fulfilling University effectively pick up girls. Even if still fail, don't awkward one becomes an excellent you despair. experience without the doing so, Get nerd hack into the school make of Not that a to com- moments that come by tiying to example a sleazy date-raper. and mark. No there with puters change your one decisions for oneself. is anything wrong porn. also teaches that will suspect anything when you get an The most important thing to Undergmds us the after class serious defi- A+ on exam attending know before choosing one's new per- people with personality SEHDEV still even if were drunk that one sonality is that there are two types of ciencies can pick up nice girls as once, you
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You have chance make no to survive your time 21 Sports Football heartbreaker
Laurier's men in tights suffer devastating loss In Battle of Waterloo.
Derek Iwanuk Hawks' offence went flat. The Warriors took
advantage of Laurier's lack luster performance by
strike With the majority ofthe starting line-ups returning getting into the end zone on an 8-yard by
the the 2002 Golden Holton to finish off the half. on both sides of ball, Laurier
itself in the second half Hawks football squad is kicking off the season History was to repeat
of the The Hawks started off with an optimistic attitude. game. strong again, with back Derek Medler However, this optimism took a severe blow Laurier running ripping
in This touch- when die Hawks lost an 18 -16 heartbreaker off a 34 yard tun. play set up a 15-yard
down from front of thousands of pass Pyear to
Andrew with 4:40 frosh this past Monday, Agro, "We were unprepared, rival the in the 3rd to cross-town remaining quar- we had miscues and Waterloo Warriors. ter. A successful two-point
The Hawks started lack of discipline. We conversion from Pyear gave
in the Hawks a 14 - 12 lead off strong defensively were not ready to play PHOTO the fourth the first half. After a going into football tonight.' quar- FILE botched punt attempt, ter. "Hey yo, I may not be ready to play coach, but you best know I be ready to funnel. Sheeeiitt." the Laurier defense managed A safety by
- Coach Rick Zmich Hawks in the fourth with the ball. areas of he felt his teamshould to hold Waterloo to no quar- improvement con- When the effects the ter extended their lead to asked about psychological centrate on. points. As game con-
but Hawks Laurier Rick this was a for tinued to unfold corner- 16 -12, the of the loss, Head Coach Zmich, Although heartbreaking loss
off from Waterloo could not the seemed to take most of the blame. "We were the Hawks, cannot hold their heads in shame back David Argo picked a pass put Warriors away. Costly penalties they
Holton and fumble in Hawks' with less than for too long, as they to travel to Windsor quarterback Jordy in the end zone, result- a territory prepare take Lancers two minutes to had fans and holding to on the next Saturday. One thing is ing in a single point. go players Laurier Brock 3 4, certain, after the Hawks With four minutes left in the first quarter, the their breaths. Monday evening's loss,
flew A with six seconds left in the the will be for the Laurier offence into high gear. 35-yard Finally, half, looking vengeance against lowly back haunt Lancers. bomb from 2001 CIS Rookie of the Year quarter- Laurier penalties and fumble came to
Waterloo had miscues and lack of disci- back Ryan Pyear to Chad MacAvelia set up a two- the Hawks. wide out lan Forde, caught unprepared, we
from Holton were not to football yard touchdown by Nick Cameron. an under thrown Hail Mary just as pline. We ready play tonight.
could be heard the That's said a faced Zmich. When not The Cxml After the first quarter of play, the Hawks time ran out. A pin drop as my responsibility," long tvritingjbr
billed be. the air the "We need toexecute offence and cut back Derek hvamik looked like all theywere up to However, desperate pass hung in followed by on enjoyspinacoladas the and the when the action Waterloo fans Forde came down the mental added Zmich in mm. game entered second quarter the screaming as on errors," regarding getting aiusJt
Varsity athletes get down and dirty
Kristen Lipscombe 4:oopm at Willison Field. On
September 28th they take on Western
As boxes at Willison, at 1:00pm. you unpack your upon your arrival here be at Laurier, sure to dig up Women's any purple and gold garments and Rugby
little adornments you can get your
The Hawks take to the field start- paws on (or in true Golden Hawk spir- Lady
but do not it, should I say claws?). You are going to ing September 14th, play need all the and their first game at home until purple gold you can
28th, when will out get, because supporting our varsity September they teams is for flank Windsor at Willison Field, at a necessity every hardcore, their male faithful WLU student. In order to 3:oopm following counter-
that ensure you are fully prepared for parts. your ventures out to cheer on Laurier's
Football varsity athletes, we have provided a
September run-down of all the sports
Football had its kick off this you should be attending... past Monday night in the "Battle of Men's baseball MILLARD Waterloo" versus the U of W Warriors. This Saturday, September 7th the
The and MIKE Hawks travel to Windsor, and on the purple gold men begin swing-
their in 13th die are back to Western ing big bats early September. Some sports can be an ass-grabbing good time! boys play
The first home is on Laurier home turf at The game Sunday, 7:oopm.
Windsor at On the 29th the on 21st atLaurier, men will in their cleats versus September Bth against Brock at Women's Field Lacrosse 6:oopm. Saturday, September dig
make the to and 28th at both Toronto at Stadium, 1:00pm. On Tuesday, September 11th Western Mustangs venture Saturday, September University
will the the McMaster and Western. 21st at Laurier look to defeat Waterloo at The wind begins blowing up purple WLU to compete against purple September 2:oopm. and While the aforementioned 7:3opm and on September 13th and and gold kilts for the first Lacrosse gold, 1:00pm at University teams
14th the the Blue home 22nd Stadium. Men's Golf down to business the boys are off to Jay game on September versus get throughout
month of our other Cup in Toronto, where they will play in York University, 10:00am at University September, varsity
the Golf tees off the 13th athletes will be for Skydome. The team is back home Stadium. The Lady Hawks then play Women's Soccer season on Friday into intense training for The men then the this September 21st to play McMaster Western at I:3opm, on the same day at Carleton University. upcoming seasons during time. and The will Windsor The men's basketball in then will look to strike out the and at the same location. Lacrosse women's team also get a "putt" off to on September season starts
to on the "head" their 2002 season on 20th and "drive" back to Laurier on the November and women's basketball Guelph Gryphons on September 28th. heads to Kingston take on takes the of Queen's Golden Gaels and McMaster September 15th, taking on the TO 27th for the Grey Silo tournament, to court at the closing 10:00am. On October. Both the and women's Cross Country University on September 29th. Blues at University Stadium, at 3:oopm starting at September men's travel lace their skates following the men's first match. On 29th our golden golfers to hockey teams up for
and their home in mid- Laurier's men and women will be run- Men's Soccer September 27th 29th, the Lady Queen's. season openers
Hawks Windsor at and October, while Laurier's swimmers will ning towards victory on Saturday, play Bpm
off Men's also make a in October. September 14th at the Guelph Open; The men's regular season kicks on Western at 3pm, respectively. Rugby begin to splash for these and on Saturday, September 21st at home September 15th at University Stadium Keep your eyes open in Waterloo The Hawks' Tennis The men take to the field for their first other as our athletes look (starting at 1:00pm) and on versus Toronto at 1:00pm. Women's sports varsity
28th the home rolls around home of the season on to instill some and in September at Western next game on game purple gold pride and the Invitational. September 27th, when they play Laurier's racketeers take to the court September 25th versus Guelph, the pool, on the court on ice. Sports 22
Revamped teams look promising
Coach Orth will aim her comes to Campbell from St. Augustine Caitlin Howlett 5'11" right side hitter. Mclntyre noted will be even more proactive in our experience,
she will contribute three of and immediate toward three areas: con- in Brampton. that years training, conditioning practices key all order stick skills and teamwork. Campbell hopes that fifth stu- Women's Volleyball starting experience and leadership on treatmentof injury". This is in ditioning, year asked all her to fol- dents Dan Yonker and Chris Carusso, and off the field. to keep her previously injury-ridden She has also players both the will free of and all ailments. low the off-season that was playing wing, step up to Intense recruiting carried out by head With little veteran help, emerging sec- squad any program Fifth coach Dave of the women's ond will have Extensive will also introduced last winter. leadership positions. year Mclntyre year players to step up to recruiting help and 67" forward build a full of fresh talent Kinesiology major volleyball team could mean the differ- the net, including 5'10" middle hitter healthy team, Adam will be sidelined indefi- will be forced and build skill. Men's Basketball Rogers ence between another successful sea- Amy Shipway. Shipway to room to upon emerging with knee which will and fill the left Nicole who Former coach and Laurier nitely a injury, son a rebuilding year. vacancy by Paine, Guelph
force such as Keith, Andrew admitted will be a The basketball fever that over players Relying on two rookies for previous graduated early. Mclntyre Masters student, Steph Green, spread become and Toclcl to "whoever ends that role welcomed Laurier last season is soon to MacKay Cooney play as OUA experience and height, Mclntyre that, up filling asset as a veteran goalkeep-
this were veterans. "This that their will aid will have shoes fill." - an in which the team an though they hopes performances very big to er area strug- epidemic year.
leaves last with the loss of OUA Seven-time CIS Coach of the Year, nucleus [Keith, MacKay, Cooney] with in the tradition of Laurier volleyball A strong team in place only gled year future of the Alrene Straton. Peter believes that his top the rookies is the Laurier excellence. Mclntyre's team will be one thing to question: competi- champion goalkeeper, Campbell,
A local KW Kathleen McCrea, recruits will the final into men's basketball," explained Campbell. striving toward another perfect season, tion. "I believe the league will be very graduate, bring pieces has considerable for the The Hawks fell short in the All-Canadian Guelph Gryphons similar to the one he and his players tough this season," Mclntyre offered, experience playing puzzle. will be the the in the Under-20 in the but it undoubtedly team to beat, accomplished last season. pointing out that Toronto, Western, KW Braves League, playoffs previous season, with the well for the the first time in over a decade that defending champions, 6'l" hitter Megan Stacey, hailing York and Ottawa will remain their as as playing provincial was along
had even a birth. the Western Mustangs. also from Widdifield High School in North toughest competitors. team. "She [McCrae] will be an offen- they obtained playoff Campbell that will offer threat with and Their 12-10 record was no means suggested McMaster Bay, is expected to be a welcomed sive speed superior by in boasted who rookie sensation some competition the coming addition to the talented Hawk squad. Women's Field Lacrosse stick skills," Orth, contin- poor . Additionally, tough
ued with of Oshawa. "A Chris Keith the CIS Rookie of season. Mclntyre insists that with more playing Allyson Roy snagged about the she will better. women's field defensive with size and the Year award, while was When prompted possi- time, only get Despite popular belief, a player speed, Campbell the of home Provincial the left hitter lacrosse does and she should make an immediate awarded the CIS Coach of Year for a or To help out side, team exist yes, they [Roy] bility bringing the his first with for- National noted that "our Leah Meril from Cambridge will bring did win the OUA Championships two contribution to the back end." time Laurier [6x title, Campbell become and for Their fan Last Vanessa mer winner with to a team valuable OUA experience, necessary years ago. faltering support year's leading scorer, Laurentian]. ability quickly and how enters her fourth and will "Their to learn and to learn our to play a team that only has one true veteran. and low key profile in the varsity scene Cowlen, year ability adapt systems,
take of a the level will dictate different our Meril previously attended the have little bearing on their success. The on more leadership position. university help against systems opposi- with the throws will make break the University of Ottawa, but made the Lady Hawks' fourth place finish last Orth hopes Cowlen will be able to how quickly we can compete tion us," or
medal build her best when success of this "We have decision to return to her hometown season in the OUA bronze game upon already outstanding teams," explained Campbell year's squad. and for the Golden Hawks. far from but rather offensive and the about the rookie contribu- to continue to our of play was a cry defeat, skills, compliment questioned improve style
ath- of her and third tion in the season. game." In an attempt to make training sit- another chance to honour Laurier play daughter year coming
successful team Caitlin Orth. The has five rookies uations more valuable and competitive, letics in one of the more member, Campbell worthy
will be former defense will continue be held of mention that he will be able to Mclntyre using a Team years of varsity sport. to by hopes
Head Coach Orth confi- third and fourth make considerable the Scoreboard Ontario player, Laura Horner, who like Lynn is year players, Courtney a impact on
left her to for the dent that with her and team's success in the sea- Meril, university play a healthy squad Campbell Sophie Kotsopoulos, approaching Men's Football
Hawks. a will not team should have a better chance of son. Omar Miles is a 5'7" Horner, 5'9" setter, respectively. point guard Laurier : 16
The of Toronto from Silverthorn be eligible to play in the coming season capturing the OUA title, much like they University hailing Mississauga's Waterloo : 18
and Schmidt is a 6'5" due to CIS restrictions on transfer ath- did in November 2000. "The reduced remains Laurier's toughest competitors Collegiate, Eric
but her will be utilized schedule should the because of their from also from Men's Soccer letes, experience help keep team graduate program pro- wing Etobicoke,
and last after Silverthorn. Rob Innes from Brantford Laurier : 2 in training camp practice. healthy," explained Orth, as year's ducing experienced player player.
The loss of skill from schedule had of the "Brock and but will hold the at UQTR:3 power and many teams, Queens may surprise, Collegiate post position
Wallace and three four has the while Brett Coulthard graduating players Lisa including Laurier, playing to any team ability to improve 6'B", ofWingham Women's Soccer Paula Watson has left rather void with their and of FE Madill a large games per weekend not a single dependent upon recruits," graduate Collegiate Laurier : 4 fill. The fourth hold- week off. Coach Orth. To her will be at 6'5". A to only year player explained keep a strong wing player UQTR:I the Hannah full of 6'5" the name of Brett Riviere ing up group is Snider, a In addition, explained Orth, "we team competitive in a league post by
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David Black, professor of discussed Wilfrid Laurier University has teamed Communication Studies, and role with the of Kitchener- oral culture its in contempo- up City the fact that Waterloo's "One Book, One rary society despite it is media culture. in order often hidden by He Community" program to acknowledged oral culture as the encourage reading as a shared experi- Alistair source ofall other culture in that it is an ence. No Great Mischief, by ancient form of communication that MacLeod has been chosen as the novel arises from the abilities that human to discussed and debated. have create sound. He stresses the Although the Summer Reading to of and and their third rhetoric speech Project is entering its year at power first that immense in the modern Laurier, this is the year it is presence world and is con- working in conjunction with the "One through technologies Book" The of the program. purpose stantly changing. of Christl Verduyn, professor of English program is to get one to two percent ancl Canadian Studies, decided to focus Kitchener-Waterloo to read the same on the and how it is book to bring the community together. language present- the novel. She The Laurier Summer Reading Project ed in was primarily con- with how the words work and will have approximately 150 partici- cerned received what makes them work well. She pants. The students have the book and have had the important of transition an opportunity to emphasizes read the The from one element of the to it over summer. program story works tool another as well as the in as a to encourage first-year sequence in which the events and ironies students participate a debate and dis- are placed and how these contribute the effec- cussion about the novel at a university to of the level. It offers students a chance to be tiveness story. SEHDEV Katherine Elliott, Associate Dean of exposed to an academic session of addressing the issues presented in the Students and organizer the Summer novel. MANEESH reading project, said, "Hearing all the Robert Campbell, Dean of Aits, hosted different perspectives from each disci- and Chris a book that isn't the one this article is about. Don't she and the that all an introductory discussion on No Great Angela Eby enjoy clearly worry though, really pline way they come does have it and is reading it... Not him, though... Mischief _ illustrates the love and the on Tuesday September 3, _ together with other the fundamental human that whether addresseed the of that along members of novel as well as a issue in agency, is, people Sociology, importance excitement learning every uni- of in control that in of the She believed that the student should share and be Faculty Aits the Maureen Canadian social life. As well, he spoke can the events occur exchange. versity a of of." Forrester Recital Hall. The different dis- about how meaning is influenced by their own lives or whether their lives giving, accepting and returning gifts, part The students will meet the ciplines address the issues present in each of these elements and how the are predetermined by some higher physical or otherwise, is a fundamental faculty members on Tuesday the novel from different novel the chal- She called element of what holds human 2002 discuss the angles. recognizes past, vet authority. also to attention beings September 10, to Philosophy professor Rockney lenges the past at the same time. the fact that the novel allows people to together. On the subject of obligation novel in more depth. They will be offers Jacobsen a philosophical inter- Professor of Religion and Culture, Carol take a look at interpersonal relation- and loyalty, Brydon suggests that irony encouraged to share their observations pretation of the text. He addressed Duncan, presented a thought provok- ships as well as wider national con- exists in a situation where values which and opinions on the issues presented themes such as memory, tradition and ing perspective. She discussed the cepts. are supposed to bring people together in the novel. history as they are a large part of the issues of fate and the question of Anne Brydon, from the department of actually break communities apart as a itsback! Got your Rec Guide yet?7| Intramural Leagues Climbing Wall Hrness and Dance classes The Arts section has triumphantly returned and much, much more 11 to The Cord! All it needs is an editor! So if you're interested, get an application at the WLUSP office, on the third floor of the FNCC. Any questions? Contact the \' *■ Editor-in-Chief via [email protected] ( jkvkj' www.Iaurierathletics.com Call 884-0710 ext. 3164/3803 Visit the Hawk's Desk at the A.C. mm Thursday September 5, 2002 mat Hiring Now!!! 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