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884-3101 • Johanne Fortier B.PH,L.PH. Canada still a country Parizeau under heatfor "ethnic" comment KATHY CAWSEY and Canada that the "next time could come Cord News more quickly than we believe." Alberta Few Canadians have experienced a night as Premier Ralph Kline said that changes would tense as this past Monday. have to be made in Canada. He called for The Referendum resulted in one of decentralization and greater autonomy for the the closest political races in history. At the end provinces. of the evening, Federalism squeaked by with In the end, however, Quebec Premier only a 1 percent victory over the Separatists. Jacques Parizeau upstaged all the other actors Television viewers across Canada watched of the evening. In an exuberant speech to 'Yes' anxiously as the blue and red bar at the bot- supporters, Parizeau pointed out that 60 per- tom of the screen wavered back and forth cent of francophones voted 'yes'. He then went across the 50 percent mark all night. on to predict that "we will have our own coun- With a final result of 50.6 percent to 49.4 try," and, in a speech that scandalized many percent, the Federalists didn't feel very victori- observers, blamed the loss on non-francopho- ous about their win. Prime Minister Jean nes and especially "ethnic" Quebecers. Chretien concluded the evening with a call for "It is true that we have been defeated, but change. by what?" he demanded. "By money and the "We have heard you, Quebecers," he said ethnic vote."

in a televised address to the nation after the Only three pockets of ridings voted 'no' - v No' victory was final. "Canadians must recog- Montreal, the area south of Montreal, and nize the distinct nature of Quebec society." western Quebec near Ottawa. The rest of the the ~No' and "Yes' final tallies. Five million Parizeau stated that he is resigning because Other political leaders also called for province voted almost overwhelmingly 'yes'. Quebecers - over 90 percent of possible voters he has done as much as he can for the cause change in the speeches given after the In general, anglophones and allophones - cast their ballots in Mondays Referendum. of Quebec separatism. Commentators specu- Referendum. (voters whose mother tongue is neither Fallout from the referendum began as lated that Bouchard may take over the leader- Bloc Quebecois leader, Lucien Bouchard, French nor English) voted'no'. Most francoph- soon as Tuesday, when Parizeau announced ship of the Quebec nationalist party. Parizeau stated that his party would bow to the will of ones voted 'yes'. The number ofrejected bal- he will be resigning from the leadership of the offered no apology for his comments on democracy. However, he warned both Quebec lots was larger than the difference between Parti Quebecois and the Premiership. Monday night. Laurier Students join Canadian patriots

EDWARD VONK all worked very hard and were seeing three generations coming Cord News greeted with manykind words." together to show their love for a VONI The city of Montreal encountered a Over the weekend the students country which includes Quebec," tense weekend as the Referendum went to two rallies where Jean said Robert Scheiflay. "From four- EDWARD campaign came to a close. Over Charest, Daniel Johnson, and year-olds bearing signs, to three hundred university students Lucienne Robillard gave speeches. University students handing out fly- from across the province, including When the students were not attend- ers, to the elderly shouting for PICTURE: eleven from Laurier, went to ing rallies, they handed out leaflets national unity, there was truly a Laurier students showed their support for Canada in Montreal Montreal for the weekend to ask in downtown Montreal. Cars travel- desire for a united Canada." Quebec to stay in Canada. ing by honked their car horns and

The trip had been planned for a waved - ifthey were federalists, that month and a half. Adrienne is. Separatists generally gave stu- Montreal Canadiens and the Referendum Montgomery, President of the dents the finger.

Ontario Progressive Conservative Some Quebecer's thanked the TODD BISSETT shown a fall and rise of surprising where the real action had to he - Campus Association (OPCCA), and students for showing up and being McGill University proportions. support of Canada here has to start Chris Barns, the Vice President, active. One Quebecer, close to tears, SPECIAL TO THE CORD A month ago, with the pre-sea- with support ofthe Canadiens. And organized it as a means for Ontario thanked them "with all her heart." Here in Montreal, the heartbeat of son just wrapping up, the most as the season started, tilings were students to get involved. In keeping The trip was emotional for the Quebec, there is but one religion - common response to the looking bad. With five straight losses with this idea, anyone who wanted Laurier students as everyone real- hockey. In a city which has a church Referendum would have been in their first five games, Canadiens'

1 ' to could go on the trip, regardless of ized justhow deep the feelings ran. on eveiy corner, the greatest shrine "what referendum? In class, at support was coming apart, and the political affiliation. Tara Barry, a 2nd yr. of all is the Montreal Forum The work, on the street - there was "Yes' side was gaining. "The main purpose of our trip to Communications student comment- fortunes ofthe people who live here hardly a word to be heard of the From inside Quebec, this was Montreal this weekend was to join ed, "Canada has always been per- seem to rise and fall on the success impending vote. There was a gener- not a campaign of rallies, nor of with students from across Ontario ceived as a country without a tie of the team al sense of apathy around McGill - massive demonstrations of sepa- and show Quebecers that the youth that binds. This weekend as we all It's not surprising, then, that now and forever a federalist strong- ratist support. It was a nip and tuck in Ontario and across the country joined together, I felt that we did all hockey formed the meter by which hold - regarding what was then battle of words and wits from both truly care about the fate of our have something in common, we the 'No' side in the Referendum assumed to be a resounding x No' sides. But from the first loss on the country," said Alex Lawson, a 3rd yr. cared, we showed we cared, and could be measured. As the fortunes win. link, all we heard was one gaffe Political Science student and the most importantly we are all of the Montreal Canadiens have But despite this general assump- after another from the "No' camp. President of the Laurier PC dub. "I Canadians." gone up and down this season, so tion of a federalist victory, those of Faulty predictions, outright believe the trip was a success as we "Nothing is quite as moving as too has the federalist campaign us who were raised in this city knew Continued on page 3

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M "The lie that binds since 1926 • VOIUMK XXXVI • ISSl i: lAYI-LYi; • YVi;i)Ni;si)AY, NOYI-MM-ll 1,1995 • WLU S ll DI VI PiJBI JCATIOMS NEWS Student jailed after assault at Ezra party Former WLUstudent to servejailterm on weekends

SABRINA SACCOCCIO his own. Silva said she cannot Hafemann has also said that he Cord News accept Kwok's apology. was concerned that WLU is withold- Last Ttiesday, former WLU business "I know he's sorry and that he ing Kwok's business degree for student, Erik Kwok, 23, was sen- made a mistake, but it's not going to which he has completed all the tenced to a 90 day jail term and change the situation I am in right requirements, because of the crimi- ordered to perform 500 hours of now," explained Silva. "There is no nal charge. He said that Kwok will community service. Kwok pleaded explanation for his actions.... 1 would likely follow up legal action against guilty to assaulting WLU Co-op stu- never do something like that. I don't the university for detaining his dent, Linda Silva, 21, at the Ezra care what the circumstances were, I degree. Street Party in April, 1995. couldn't harm someone like that." "This matter is one of great seri- Kwok caused Silva bodily harm Hafemann defended Kwok by ousness," said Arthur Stephen, after throwing a fist-sized piece of saying that he immediately returned Assistant VP of University Affairs at concrete in her direction. The inci- to the scene of the crime against the WLU. "Even though I have not been dent occurred on April 23, the day advice of his friends, and told a part of the hearings on the issue of of the infamous Ezra Street Party; authorities that he was in fact the witholding Kwok's degree, I would however, it did not happen on Ezra offender. assume that it will be witheld at Avenue but at a nearby house on Assistant Crown Attorney Bill least until the deliberations of the King St. North. Wilson informed the court that with- criminal case are complete." Silva had left the street party out Kwok's testimony, the crown Dean Nichols was not able to because it had gotten out of control, would have had "a very difficult comment on the status of Kwok's and went to her boyfriend's house time" proving who it was that actu- degree at this time because he sat in on King Street to call her cousin for ally threw the piece of concrete on the deliberations, and thus must a ride home. towards the King St. residence. keep the matter confidential. Kwok's lawyer, Eric Hafemann, Kwok insisted on pleading guilty Silva has still not fully recovered said his client was near the King throughout the case. His was one of from the injury incurred by the Street residence and had been try- the most serious charges laid at the assault. She experiences headaches, ing to avoid beer bottles being Ezra Street Party. However, he has and when she studies she has to tossed on to the street where he and been permitted to serve his sentence take rests because the pain is so his friends were walking. Kwok on weekends. overwhelming. claimed he threw the piece of con- When asked if Kwok had Moreover, Silva has problems crete towards the house where Silva received the punishment he concentrating and it now takes her was standing after people in that deserved, Silva responded with a a lot longer to do her schoolwork, general direction had thrown firm "no." especially any sort ofmemory work. peanuts or candy at his group of She said she cannot understand Silva has yet to undergo testing friends. why his sentence was so minimal in with a psychiatrist in order to deter- "For one brief second, he did light of the seriousness of her mine whether the problem is of a something he will sincerely regret injuries and the symptoms she has mental of physical nature. She faces for the rest of his life," explained had to endure and may suffer for a return to surgery to cosmetically Kwok's lawyer to division Court the rest of her life. repair some of the damage from the Justice Ron Sills. Apparently, Kwok was highly incident. After the assault Silva had Kwok apologized for this thought of by his employer at a surgery to remove a blood clot as PICTURE momentaryact of foolishness, and is pharmaceutical company. This was well as to elevate her skull. RLE mortified by the fact that he has factored into the process of deter- Kwok was not available for com- Police laid 42 charges at the Ezra Street bash. One Laurier student, "messed up" Silva's life, as well as mining Kwok's punishment. ment. charged with assault, received a 90 day prison sentence. Celebrating fifty years of the UN Laurier Teach-in debates international problems LLONELLA GILBERT On Friday, October 27th, and agencies, non-government should not supply jobs, he said, In Bosnia/Qroatia, Yugoslavia and KERRIE-LEE BROWN Uurier's World Affairs Society organizations and new agencies because there is nothing for most of such countries, generally agreeing Cord News (WAS) hosted a University tkach-In spoke at the Teach-In. Peace keep- the employees to do, and the gov- that "UN peace keeping missions On June 16, 1945 the United at the University of Waterloo's ing in troubled times, economic ernment sometimes has a hard time have overall been successful." Nations Charter was signed in San Federation Hall with the help of U of development, women's issues, paying the employees. However, their biggest concern Fransisco, Now, 50 yeans later, the Wand U of G to discuss issues the human rights, and refugees were Short also conxtnented, "the US was the American media's percep- countries that have joined the UN UN faces in the 19905. the topics on tie agenda. is not the biggest economic donor tion of what is actually going on are commemorating the anniver- Many high-profile speakers from in spite of a lack of attendance anymore - Japan provides the 'over there'. saryofits birth. federal government departments from both students and members of majority of economic aid at this They believe the media presents the community, organizers said the timer However, according to Nancy a distorted view of the people, gov- Teach-in went very well. Arruda, a WAS executive, "Dr. Short ernment, and actions of the UN in Panelist Lucy Harrison from the was from a very liberal school of places of Crisis. Sgt, Craig Routery

Global Centre spoke about social thought and spoke about aid - and suggested that the "media coverage justice and economic development. yet, never once mentioned the idea of peacekeeping is a biased view, Sire defended her view that "social of'debt' until I mentioned it!" tainted with an American percep- justice is an educational process On the panel dealing with peace tion." which can only be attained through keeping was Major YvonDeqarding, Todd Mayhew, one of the presi- structuralacQustment programs and who wasthe Public Affairs Officer to dents of WAS at Laurier, said that eventual awareness of $obal injus- Force Commander and Senior "although the festivities were tices." Military Spokesperson in the UN overshadowed by the Referendum Dr. Cameron Short, in contrast, Protection Force in Zagreb, Croatia. hype, there was still a great deal of believed that governments should The UN peace keepers who were commitment 011 behalf ofthose that not own businesses. Governments present spoke of their experiences helped organize Oie day."

2 November 1,1995 theCord —(News) Confusion reigns in UBES debate November 9 referendum may be postponed

SCOTT STINSON details can be worked out after [the to try to get WLUSU on their side something out with WLUSU prior to to them this week, we might post- Cord News referendum]." first. Lennartz said TUesday morn- seeking student approval. pone the referendum so that we can After a week of controversy and These statements were made in ing that the reason for postponing "We have to have WLUSU's sup- work out an arrangement ahead of confusion, the ÜBES referendum is response to a recommendation the referendum would be to work port," he explained. "After we talk time." still scheduled for Thursday, made by WLUSU at a Board of

November 9th ... but that could Directors meeting last Thursday change. that wanted the ÜBES organizers to view "We are going to meet with the "postpone the referendum pending Referendum from inside Quebec administration and WLUSU this Constitutional review." Corainued from page l week, and there's a chance the date That recommendation was the could be postponed," explained Tom final result of a lengthy discussion of exaggerations, inconsistent promises, and overblown And so it was last Saturday, with forty-eight hours Lennartz, a member of the ÜBES the ÜBES issue at the Board meet- threats were alt fodder lor the Tes' vote mill, "Vive {a to go, that the most vivfd demonstration of the new Development Committee. ing. Quebec fibre!" and "Make love, make Quebec" found federalism was sent forth from the most fitting As late as Monday, ÜBES orga- Prior to that recommendation, a appeared even on campus, and students began spec- place ofall. Chicagocame to town and the Forum was nizers were sticking to the planned motion was made by President Scott ulating about moving McGifl to Ontario or making it a packed - and in a city where the playing ofthe nation- date of Nov. 9th, even though the McCormick to "review and revise French language school al anthem is usually an excuse to watch for old stars v Students' Union had advised them the ÜBES Constitution in order to With only ten days to go it seemed feat the Yes' lurking in the private boxes, that night the building to postpone the referendum to a approve it as a Board by Tliesday, had It in fee bag - separation seemed not only possible rocked, I've never heard "0 Canada" cheered so loud later date so thatWLUSU and ÜBES October 31st" but even inevitable, and the Stanley Cup wasn't even and so long. Montreal sang its federalist song to the could come to an agreement on the This motion, which in effect worth dreaming about. But then, as it always does for rafters like never before, and yet another win made it structure of the organization. would have committed WLUSU to all things concerning Quebec, Toronto messed up. an evenrecord, a split decision, too close to.call.--. Lennartz said on Monday that work with ÜBES in restructuring When the Leafe came to town, a hrand new Montreal And dial's how it ended. With all the votes in, there "we are not trying to spit in their plans in order to gain the coach scratched out a win with less than one second were few surprises. The Montreal Canadians stand at WLUSU's face, we want to have the Union's approval before the referen- to go. five wins and five losses, but the momentum is theirs. referendum to find out if we have dum, was unanimously defeated. The very next day, Jean Chretien took over and The Federalist forces stood at fifty-fifty, but the the support of the students. We Many Directors commented there things started going the way of fee "W. Now the ral- momentum was theirs too, and the voto that was too want to know if it's worth the effort wasn't enough time to get the work lies began, and we started to bear Canada evening the close to call came downjust on Canada's skle. to continue." donebefore TUesday. score. Now it was the 'Yes' side who made mistakes, 'filings aren't any different here today. Will there Aaron Betik, the Chair of the While it seemed on Monday that and red and white flags appeared magically all over be another vote next month? Next year? Next ÜBES Committee, echoed those sen- ÜBES organizers wanted to get the town. With four quick hockey wins, the polls moved decade? Will the Canadiens have to change their timents, declaring, "a referendum approval of the students before closer togehter; we heard pleasfor unity from across name? These are questions not to be answered today. can be defined posing a question to seeking the approval of the fee country and massive W rallies swamped fee city There are more important things to think about - gather support for an idea. All the Students' Union, it appears decided and the school tonight we play in Boston. BOD debates $5 fee increase Referendum proposed to save global centre

MEGAN OLLIVIER Supporting the Global Community Laurier does not. Hence, faculty dents would get free access to the raised concerns that the money Cord News Centre spoke to the BOD, explaining depend heavily on GCC for informa- GCC library and its resources, and a raised at Laurier could not cover The Students' Union Board of that the loss of this resource would tion, course development, and guest partnership would be developed to GCC's yearly needs. Marc Xuereb, a Directors is debating a proposal to be terrible for WLU students, since lecturers. create awareness campaigns about programmer with GCC, explained increase student fees by five dollars information needed for classes such The Students Supporting GCC international issues. that other sources of funding would per student. The additional fees as Development Studies, Business, proposed holding a referendum As well, the GCC staff would top up the student fees. would go to support the Global Political Science, and Communica- during student elections, in which work with faculty and students to The Board will make a decision Community Centre (GCC) of tion Studies would be unavailable. students would vote to have an provide even more services and on the proposed referendum in Waterloo. Professor David Black commented annual fee added to their student educational materials, programs three weeks' time. For more infor- At their meeting last Thursday, that while other universities have fees. and speakers to Laurier. mation on GCC, call 746-4090, or the BOD was told that although the organizations like GCC on campus, For $5 per student, Laurier stu- At the meeting, Sean Wilde drop in at 89-91 King Street North. GCC has been an important resource for Laurier students for years, the centre is in danger of are hours of grueling rehearsal to closing. finish? They also feel that other stu- The GCC is a non-profit educa- Culture dents consider them almost xeno- tional resource centre focused on phobic. As any armchair anthro- raising awareness about interna- pologist will tell you, we fear what tional development and social jus- Shock we do not understand. I believe that tice issues. this is the case here. I can only GCC staff and volunteers deliver dents of the Aird Centre through instrumentalists are not always answer the questions of why music workshops and hold educational every facet of their lives. It's not competent singers). students break into song without events. They also provide a library high school band anymore. Music is completely at odds with notice, rarely leave the Aird Centre of books, videos, periodicals, and One prof summed it up* very other forms of learning. There are, and generally keep to themselves maps which not only educate the well: "Never lose touch with the at most, passing references to a by the fact that they are consumed public but help students with pro- music." It is unfortunate that in textbook. More often learning by the need to perfect the music jects on subjects such as the envi- doing this, the subject becomes very comes through experience, experi- that dominates their lives. ronment, international trade, and self-contained. Most music students mentation, and perpetual practice. To be successful, music students world hunger. ERIC HENRY are unaware of any university The profs provide guidance, give often have to aim low. Like a Unfortunately, GCC did not Cord News beyond their two floors. There suggestions and then let the student garage-based band, they have to escape recent federal and provincial We all know what it's like having a seems to be no mixing of disciplines figure it out. There is no such thing pay their dues in the small time cuts to funding. In March, the tune stuck in your head. Just yes- in their course load - unlike arts as a hard fact. before getting a break. It amazes Canadian International Develop- terday I was followed around by students, who get a virtual smor- Other sources of knowledge are me that they aren't thoroughly cyni- ment Agency (CIDA) eliminated all Jethro Tull and the "Aqualung". But gasbord to choose from. the contributions of other students, cal. Yet the challenges before music funds for global education in imagine if this happened to you all Some students do indeed who offer insight from their experi- students are familiar to them, and Canada. The CIDA grant accounted the time. Imagine if your mind also become eventually frustrated with ences. The atmosphere of scholar- they solve them the same way they for 65 % of GCC's budget. fought against you, struggling to the likes of Bach and Chopin. ship in music is very supportive. do everything else: do it again and "The government threatens to change the tempo, pitch and into- Outside of class they often turn to Friendly competition is offset by the again until it'sright. cut off all independent alternative nation while you lash out in mental alternative forms of music to satisfy knowledge that there are always As a last piece of advice, you'll voices on global issues in this coun- rage. And now imagine that this is their need for melodious pursuits. others to turn to. never be able to understand a try," commented the GCC News in what you are supposed to do. Last This is one reason that music stu- Unfortunately, music students music student unless you attend at its May/June issue. week I found out that the some- dents are often proficient at more face obstacles in meeting people least one concert in the Recital Hall. Andreas Hemming and times gentle, sometimes potent than one instrument (although from the rest of the university. Who I assure you that afterwards, it will Jeraldine Duque of the Students dimensions of music haunt the stu- vocal students often don't play, and can hang in the TUrret when there all make sense.

theCord November 1,1995 3 (News)— Universities nervously await Maclean's rankings

ROBIN WHITTAKER (fourth, sixth, and fifth respectively). of Guidance at Etobicoke Collegiate Services (Percentage of Budget) and as many copies with the survey than Cord News The magazine has been criti- Institute in Toronto. "[High-school] 7th in Scholarships & Bursaries without over the last four years. Monday will mark the fifth anniver- cized in the past for various reasons. guidance departments need to be (Percentage of Budget). Stephen is confident that Laurier

sary of the Maclean's university In 1993, Carleton refused to partici- aware of [the survey], ... For a People often wonder how seri- will fare well once again in the rank- rankings. pate, citing Maclean's emphasis on group of kids trying to think things ously they should consider the rank- ings, although he admits "one has Victor Dwyer, Maclean's ings. Smith tells his students that no iron-clad guarantee" it will be Education Editor, calls it"the most "no one should take [the survey] as the same this year. Laurier's comprehensive and accessible col- "No one should take the survey an absolute authority [as it] can be strengths still include its small class lection of data on universities any- too simplistic." sizes and the high percentages high- where in the country." as an Stephen commented, "[The school students bring with them to Last year, Laurier took the num- absolute authority Maclean's article] can strengthen the university. ber one "Average spots in Entering - your reputation or weaken it.... It Laurier's reputation, Stephen Grade " and "Proportion With 75% it can be too simplistic? has some impact on any university. argued, rests not in the hands ofthe Or Higher," moving from 6th to sth It is one indicator." media, but in the halls of the univer- place overall. Arthur Stephen, the low high-school entrance marks out [it's helpful]." Maclean's, though, considers its sity itself. Laurier's Assistant VP of University the university accepts. Fourteen Stephen said there should be rankings "a series of meaningful "We have one ofthe top student Relations, said, "I don't think there other schools boycotted the maga- "less emphasis on the financial fac- performance measures," as bodies in the country," he said. "I were any great surprises," noting zine last year. tor because we are [in] a state sys- explained in last year's survey. don't think the survey shapes the that Laurier's rank has remained "It's unfortunate some universi- tem." Laurier was ranked 15th in However, the bottom line is that university. [Maclean's] just makes it consistent over the past few years ties boycott it," said lan Smith, Head Operating Budget and Student Maclean's has sold over three times look better." Special Non-stop Direct Service to Tiny Bag O'Crime York U, Peterborough & Ottawa!! Theft Under $5000 locked to the bike rack by the parking permit had been stolen 1540 hrs Mon 23 Oct 95 Central Teaching Building. from her vehicle. No suspects. A WLU staff member reported the theft of a computer & monitor from Theft Under $5000 Medical Assistance the Science Building sometime 2045 hrs Wed 25 Oct 95 0025 hrs Sat 28 Oct 95 Return Fares from Wilfrid Laurier to: between 1400 hrs Fri 20 Oct and A WLU student reported that some- A WLU student was taken to KW 0900 hrs Mon 23 Oct. There were time between 1300 hrs and 2030 Hospital after she slipped on the no signs of forced entry. The inci- hrs person(s) unknown had dance floor at the Turret, and sus- York University $22 dent is under investigation. removed the front light system from tained a knee injury. her bike at the Central Teaching Theft Under $5000 Building. Trespassing Peterborough $44 n*™ 2030 hrs Wed 25 Oct 95 0135 hrs Sun 29 Oct 95 A WLU student reported that the Theft Under $5000 A WLU alumnus was released* with & return handle bars front hydraulic stem Thu 26 Oct 95 a warning after he was found on the Ottawa $87 I of his bike were stolen while it was A staff member reported that her stadium field. Prices do not include GST. Must have a valid Student Card.

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4 November 1,1995 theCord -{News) Tampon-Envy and other Neuroses Be it resolved thatfemales have it worse when it comes to hygiene

TOM HRUBES KATHY CAWSEY machines in their lavatories. Cord News Commentary Cord News Commentary • Maxi-pad ads are often shown during shows Have you ever won a competition, only to Men of the nineties have overwhelmingly fall- the predominantly-watched-by-males have the loser whine about it so badly it you en prey to a new psychological syndrome. such as football games. Obviously, advertisers almost wish you had lost? That's what it's like Recently, more and more men are suc- know what will appeal to their audience. for men when it comes to debating personal cumbing to tampon envy. Psychologists and sociologists have recent- hygiene with women. This envy is evident in the silence males ly been studying the sources of this deep-seat- When we came up with this topic, Kathy heap upon their female counterparts as soon ed resentment. Studies have shown that was grinning fiendishly, sensing an easy victo- we have to put up with the added insult of as the topic of "period" comes up. Most men males in the nineties feel that traditional mas- ry. Well, I'm not going to argue that women cheesy dialogue: "Hey, I used to change your have deeply repressed their tampon envy, and culine attributes are inadequate, and that have it worse in the hygiene department. As diapers." so are extremely uncomfortable with the sub- they need something else to fill the gap. long as men don't forget to wipe, shower once Hey, I'm changing the channel. ject whenever it comes up. They are jealous Males resent females moving into tradi- in a while, and change their underwear, they There is another area where men and of the power women have because they can tionally male-dominated areas of society - the

- are pretty much okay. In fact, as shocking as women compete for misery: shaving. After use tampons - the power to perform evil, workforce, the universities, Boy Scouts and this may sound, there are those who would puberty hits, both sexes must face the ordeal nasty, malicious deeds and make bitingly sar- are seeking some explanation for the rising argue that men are actually quite lax when it of frequent shaving. However, both sides have castic comments and take no responsibility power offemales. Tampons have only been in comes to hygiene. Some men even take a dis- strong arguments as to who has it worse. for them whatsoever. existence in the past half-century ... which tinct pride in their grunginess. Men cannot get away with not shaving for Ha, you males all say. I've heard you coincidentally also saw the rise in feminism However women don't let us off the hook extended periods of time without people women complain about having your period -1 and female liberation. To most men, the con- that easily. We have to hear about every detail noticing. am not remotely envious of the fact! clusion was obvious. when it comes to feminine hygiene. Every If they have large amounts of facial hair, But think about it. But guys, there is help for you. Tampon day, innocent men everywhere are bombard- people start asking ifyou're in ZZ Top, or you • Every year, in high school and university substitutes do exist, and you can feel just as ed with annoying commmercials. Do I really get the hey-there's-some-dirt-on-your-chin washrooms across the country, countless powerful as your female counterparts. want to know that tampons now absorb twice comment. Women on the other hand, can maxi pads, tampons and dispensing Drug manufacturers are currently design- as much blue dye as before? No. Do I want to cover up. Sure, some of them may have machines are stolen as "trophies." ing specially made headache pills, which know about how uncomfortable plastic appli- excess facial hair, but I dare someone to find • Nearly every street has at some point or bring on headaches in an instant - so you too cators are? No. Do I want to know ifit takes 1 the guts to point it out. Mind you, letting the another witnessed tampon desecration. This can have an excuse to complain. As well application or 100 to relieve your yeast infec- shaving thing slide can be risky. One of my happens when groups of young men take out "Cramp-on" drugs will soon be on the mar- tion? No. friends used up 3 razors shaving her legs their rage and jealousy at not being able to ket, so that you can experience cramps just as You know that commercial where the girl after ignoring them for 3 months. wear tampons by shredding, stomping on, painful as the cramps women get. And dye- is talking about yeast infections, and there's a In the battle of the sexes, it seems the war and scattering tampons or maxi-pads, all the makers are formulating a new "stay-fast" red TV in the corner? Guys do watch the football is still raging in the bathroom. You leave your while laughing fiendishly. dye you can pour on your bedsheets in the game. We really start squirming when the tampons out on the counter and we forget to • Males across the province have been mornings, so you too can have hours of scrub- commercial comes on with the mother and put the toilet seat down. Let's face it - the day fighting for condom machines in boys' wash- bing pleasure. daughter who start talking about how women have it worse is the day maxi-pads rooms. Obviously, they resent the fact that Yes, men, you con conquer your tampon unfresh they feel. If that wasn't bad enough, have wings. Oops, forget I said that. females have two snazzy dispensing envy. ■pHHpMHHMHHHHMHi CKWR kicks outBoard I^DcsxSF Coming to your floor SELENE MACLEOD have been laid off, or resigned. quish power. The Royal Bank is now I Cord News There are no staff available to train deciding who will have signing I Starting November 6th Last Wednesday {Oct 25), 44 mem- new members or operate the sta- authority, As far as the new Board bers of CKWKAVired World Inc. tical. Religious programming. Native of Directors is concerned, the for- I^^^^^UVatchfoMTTor^r^ gathered in room NlOO2 of Mid French programming, and gay mer Board is no longer a legal Laurier'& Science Building to discuss and lesbian programming have Board, although they have called a the foture ofthe station. been removed for various reasons. general membership meeting for 1-on-i uw The main order of business was In addition, technical problems November 16. nwmim dissolving the Board ofDirectors for have Jeopardized the QTTC "The lawyers and the locksmiths "gross misconduct" during the past standing. are going to win this one," said Kim co^Fo" Voice Ail On-line year, Kim Cowan, advisor and for- At the meeting, a unanimous Cowan at Wednesday's mooting. mer Vice President of the Board, vote dissolved the Board. A vote was DiFranco remained positive stated, "community radio has suf- also passed to look into having a about the changes that will occur at fered over the last year and will restraining order placed on Peter the station. "We are the legal Board. continue to suffer unless something TUfcov, the Board President. Once We gave everybody notice, and J 651-1921 happens" the order is in place, he will no everybody had the opportunity to ©1995 Phone Tech Corp. assumes no Talk to or meet fun people meeting through this service. Adults only (18+) in UftUP IflCSl flffiS Cowan defended the Board of longer be able to enter the CKWR vote," she said. *Free call, long-distance charges may apply. * Directors' bookkeeping, then out- station or operate any of its equip- lined their infractions. The Board ment illegally appointed all but two of its The membership also elected a members. Allegedly, they made new Board ofDirectors. In an inter- Can Vour Swim? arui-gay slurs during meetings. The view Tuesday, October 31. Lisa "Guys" Board insisted on holding in-cam- OiFranco, (he new president, stated era meetings, and refused the that the new Board wishes to oper- members access to any paperwork ate as a non-hierarchical structure. in the form of membership lists and Once they have hired staff for the Learn more about your own "swimmers" and help by-laws. station, the Board will remove itself infertile couples too. All but one paid staff member from die day-today operations, and / 40% couples achieue 112 \ flpproKimately of infertile cannot "operate as a non-profit Board / m112 \ pregnancy because the male is infertile.

should." ' I / Donor insemination giues these couples a chance to "We are starling to Implement y /J \V M t haue children. positive change already," DiFranco said. The Board is re-instating its programming guide, is seeking Native and gay programmers, has re-applied for its bingo license, and If you are interested in being a sperm donor and are between 18 and 35 years of age, is working on repairing the techni- call the C.H.R.E. Centre weekdays between 9:00 am-12:30 pm and 2:00-4:30 pm. GREEN calproblems at the station. There Is All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence. a for ERIC benefit scheduled November Successful candidates are yuaranteed reimbursement for their time and their 24, which will help cover legal costs. trauel expenses. The main concern now is that PICTURE: the former Board refuses to relin- C.fI.R.E. centre, 18 Pine Street, Suite 400, Kitchener, ON, N2H SZB, (519) 570-0090

theCord November 1, 1995 5 OPINION

Editorial Why isn't the best country good enough? "0 Canada, Our home and native land, thecord Truepatriot 10ve..." Between April 1994 and March 1995, Immigration Canada had approximately 216, 497 people apply to the gov- ernment for the privilege of becoming a Canadian citizen. For many who are aware ofrefugees and the demand for citizenship in our country, the Quebec Referendum was puzzling. When so many people want to become a part of our great country, why would an entire province want to leave? Quebec's desire for sovereignty can be seen as nothing but childish. It reminds me ofsomeone who wants to be A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication a university student. They want to move away from home and live on their own, yet they want their parents to continue to foot the bill. Ah, ifwe all had such luxuries. 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 (519) 884-2990 The United Nations has voted Canada as the greatest place to live on the planet, due to the high standard of liv- Fax: (519) 884-5596 ing and health care benefits we are lucky enough to enjoy. Advertising: (519) 884-5092 Being a Canadian citizen is having a country's unconditional love. Canadians are accepted regardless of culture, language or history. As Canadian school children, we are taught about the strength of the Canadian mosaic-an image comprised of many pieces-rather than the American melting pot. Canadians are encouraged to celebrate "I think alcohol may have been a factor." their individual cultures. By learning the various histories of cultures, and sharing so many different experiences, — Bob Rae, on post-referendum we are a unique country. comments made by Jacques Parizeau As a Canadian citizen from the age ofthree, I am proud of my country. I am proud of the varying degrees that work together to create a more diverse Canada. I love going abroad and discussing with others my country's bilin- gualism. I cherish the French tradition. I realize that Francophones make up a piece of the Canadian portrait. I Editorial Board recognize the history of the French, the Japanese Canadians during the Second World War, the Native Canadians Editor-in-Chief Scott Stinson and their various subcultures within that culture. As Canadians, we should learn from each other's cultures rather News Editor Kathu Cawsey than fight amongst one another. Associate News Editor Tom Hrubes Because of this mosaic, being a Canadian citizen also means acceptance. Quebec should feel proud that Entertainment Editor Melanie Seal Canadians accept and celebrate French as part of our bilingual culture. Quebec should accept the limitations of Assistant Entertainment Editor Aaron Hunter being one of many facets of Canadian identity, but be proud to be a strong part of the big picture. The Sports Editor Pete Robinson Francophones are one ofmany voices heard in federal government. Assistant Sports Editor Libbi Hood Quebec's desire to leave Canada was silly. Most Canadians can't fathom anyone wanting to leave such a grand Features Editor David Popovich country. The Quebecers in favor of separation could offer no strong proofthat the province could economically sup- Production Manager Jeremy Kerr port itself. It is because of these reasons that many Canadians were stunned by the number of "yes" votes. I can only Cord Staff believe that most of the "yes" votes could not have understood what they were voting for. One caller to the CBC Production Assistants Megan Barnard mid-afternoon referendum televised show stated that he voted "yes" because he "wanted to make a point". Voting Colleen Nicholson because you believe in something and voting to make a point are two entirely different things. Tina Tarn Jacques Parizeau, "leader" of the Separatist cause, proved to support my theory that the sovereignty ideal was Classified Coordinator Christine Romeo childish. Parizeau was seen with a drink in hand throughout the entire vote counting period. Seeing his dream Circulation and Filing Tony Tsai crumble, he proved himself to be an extremely bad loser. Blaming ethnic voters for the loss of the "yes" vote, Copy Editors Ameena Ahsan Parizeau offered insight into his own beliefs. Was his separation goal for the entire province of Quebec, or only for Natalie Haines those offair skin? Perhaps Parizeau should learn the difference between "separation" and "racism". Instead of International Coordinator Lilian Schaer going down in history as a leader of a great Separatist movement, Parizeau will forever be remembered as a silly old man who resigned from his party in defeat. Should Parizeau be considered a leader, or a spoiled child who Student Publications Staff didn't get his way? Photo Manager Marion Hensel The separation debate is far from over. Francophones desiring recognition have always been a part of history. Photo Technicians Phill Kinzinger As there was a Referendum in 1980, perhaps Canada can breathe a sigh ofrelief, assuming national unity is safe Steve Williams for another fifteen years. Jenny Wong Hopefully, the support by non-Quebecers of a united Canada has proved to the Quebecois how loved and appre- Art Director Andrew White ciated they are as an integral part of Canada. It is definitely a shame that more Quebecois do not have pride in Systems Administrator Vacant Canada, and the differences in our culture. It's a shame that they can't see the big picture of which they are a wel- Public Relations Manager Carla D 'Annibale come part. Advertising Manager Tracey Bowers Vive Le Canada! Ad Sales Representative Rob Hornick Ad Production Manager DaveKerth Editorial by Melanie Seal, Entertainment Editor The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those ofthe Cord Staff, the edito- Ad Production Assistants Danielle Chartrand rial board or WilfridLaurier University Student Publications. Shannon Douds Treasurer Jamie Hill worked persistently and tirelessly towars this end. As a Board of Directors democratic institution, WLUSU should allow the orga- President Susan Barry nizers of ÜBES to ask their question, and in turn, let the Directors Karen Bula students speak for themselves. Harvey Garman Steve Groenveld 1 admire the initiative of the organizers ofÜBES, and David Janzen Laurie Leqault further, I admire their efforts to improve the predica- Shayne Lidkea ment of their fellow students. These students saw a def- inite deficiency in the current situation and have The Cord will not print anything that is racist, sexist, or homophobic in nature, as deemed by the staffas a voting body. The Cord will not print anything in violation of its Code of Ethics, outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cora worked very hard to correct it. They should be com- subscription rates are $15.00 per term for addresses within Canada, and $18.00 for outside the country. The Cord Letters Editor Tothe mended. ÜBES serves as an example of the ingenuity is printed by CanWeb Printing. The Cord is a member of Canadian University Press. All commentary is strictly the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect those of the Cora staff, the editorial board, or WLU our students have to offer, and a model to the other fac- Publications. Copyright © 1994 by WLU Student Publications, 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L ulties of this institution. To claim that ÜBES will divide 3C5. UBES support our students is simply not true. Instead, it will provide Contributors:. Paul McLean, Ann Huskinson, Amanda Lehman, Sean Moore, Cheryl Dear Editor, another forum for educational and personal enhance- Spencer, Vencel, George Raptis, Joel Lynn, Mike Conor McCreery, business students, short, Tanya Ventura, Lori Dysievick, Lauren Stephen, Deanna Nascimben, Laurier much like students from ment on our campus. In it will provide opportuni- Jodie Fitzgerald, lan Clark, Matt Lauder, Tom Fuke, Jim Donnelly, other faculties, are poorly marketed to their prospective ty, and opportunity is a good thing. Sabrina Saccoccio, Edward Vonk, Todd Bissett, Llonella Gilbert, employers. Considering this reality, there is a dire need Ben Burmaster Kerrie-Lee Brown, Megan Ollivier, Robin Whittaker, Selene MacLeod, for students to take proactive steps to protect their Eric Henry, Rocky, Bullwinkle, Bob Rae. interests; ÜBES does exactly this. The primary function of this organization is to market Laurier business stu- Punishment not weak dents to the business world. At the same time, the bureaucaracy which this organization will create, will Dear Editor, Letters Policy provide our business students with an opportunity to After reading the letter by Chad Shaver (Punishment ￿ All letters must be signed arid submitted with the author's name, student acquire the practical skills which today's business envi- weak, October 25), I felt was mandatory to say some- identification number and telephone number; ronment demands. Indeed, it would be optimal ifTAM3- thing in defense of the DAC. I believe their decision ￿All letters will be printed with Urte author's name. Utters can be printed AE or the other SBE clubs could market Laurier busi- regarding the student who was caught relieving himself without the author's name only by permission ofthe Bdi town-Chief. ness students to employers in need of their respective on the Dining Hall windows was appropriate, making * Letters must be received by Tuesday at noon for publication in that skills; but due to the restrictive nature of their purpose, him clean the windows was a perfectly suited punish- week's issue in print, on disk, or via e-mail to: [email protected] this is not the case. ment for this so-called "crime". • Letters that are submitted on disk or via e-mail must be accompanied by On November 9th, Laurier business students will be It is unfortunate that Mr. Shaver was a signed hard copy. asked ifthey support the creation of ÜBES, and the $15 "disgusted...(by} the repulsive display of some intoxicat- • Letters must be typed, double spaced, and cannot exceed 500 words. per term fee it will cost to run the organization. That is, ed maniacal sicko emptying his bladder against the ￿ The Cordreserves the right to edit any letter. Spelling and grammar will however, assuming the entire project is nor derailed in windows of the Dining Hall." notbe corrected, the meantime. Our Students' Union prides itself upon But I'm sure most guys would admit that they've ￿ The Cord reserves the right to reject any letter In whole or In part, that is being a democratic institution looking out for the best relieved themselves outside at one point or another, in violation ofexisting Cord policies. interests of its shareholders. Undoubtedly, WLUSU has Continued on page 7

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Secondly, "WLUSU questions the gations about what ÜBES wants to depicted fairly? Does a school that Letters to theedfar- legality the the referendum". As a do. Take a look at the propsed goals holds the annual Undergraduate Canadian citizen, in a democratic and objectives located in the draft Business Games sound as if it needs country, we posses the right to ask a constitution on PAJBES'constit.doc. help in the representation of busi- question, generate support, and act Aaron T. Betik ness students? I don't recall there continued based the received support. on I being an Undergraduate Science Continued from page 6 could go on but I'd prefer to set the UBES Games planned for this year. when going to a washroom was not hardly an issue at all. It's all about story straight. ÜBES is an organiza- WLUSU does a fine job in serving feasible. Sometimes you just have to freedom, man - fight the power! tion that when created will amalga- criticism the students at Laurier, and if ÜBES go. The only thing in this case was Brian Sunohara mate some clubs and services and were to come about, all it would do that the poor fellow got caught. expand others such as Alliance. This Dear Editor, is create competition from a group What else could the DAC have done UBES coverage society will focus on the unique I am writing this letter in regard to ofpower-hungry BBAls. - make the guy go to local public needs of SBE students. Finally, the the upcoming ÜBES referendum, I salute Darren Mahally's efforts schools and talk about the moral misleading question of the referendum asks if and in particular to the article in on the NO campaign, and I hope implications of urinating outside? SBE students "support the creation October 25th's Cord. Being a non- that his effort pays off. As for Aaron Calling it an "abhorrent act" is an Dear Editor, of ÜBES and as part of their support business student at Laurier, I am Betik of the YES campaign, I can't exaggeration and has no equiva- Lately SBE students have received agree to an opt-outable fee of $15 completely against the creation of a believe that he has the audacity to lence to Mr. Shaver's comparison of quite a bit of exposure in the Cord, per on-campus term" to run the student union devoted to business claim that ÜBES is not trying to sep- breaking windows. relative to past issues. What I am organization. students. arate from the rest of the school. However well-intended were Mr. talking about is the upcoming ÜBES Isn't it clear that with a majority I don't try to deny the fact that Perhaps Mr. Betik should consult his Shavers opinions, they were never- referendum. vote, SBE students will work to Laurier is a business school, but that dictionary as to the meaning of sep- theless impractical and downright As the Chair of the ÜBES design the society to our needs to is no reason to have a separate aration, because he obviously has dangerous. Hie last thing we as stu- Development Committee I feel that begin operation Sept. 1996. ÜBES is union for only business and eco- no clue what it is. The last time I dents need is to be ruled by harsh SBE students, as well as any other an opportunity. An opportunity with nomics students. It is self-evident to passed the sign on the corner, it said disciplinarians. It would have been a students, haven't received accurate amazing potential. For SBE students anyone who attends Laurier that Wifrid Laurier University, not Wilfrid travesty of justice had the DAC information. Firstly, the first article and others with interests, inform business students are a majority Laurier School of Business and taken more serious actions against headlined "Business students con- yourselves before subjecting your- among undergraduates. Therefore, Economics. this "putz". Although I respect Mr. template solidarity" and the first selves to inaccurate and biased alle- how could business students not be Darren Pape Shavers freedom of speech, I hope sentence made reference to the he will realize the possible damage Quebec separation referendum. My comments like his can generate if comments to this are "get informed the DAC were to impose stricter from the source", ÜBES has been WhenAIDS endtheof comes punishments against students for designed to add to the current sys- events like this one, which was tem, not separate from it. JAMIE HILL viral therapies, wfcolistic medicine, That's not to say that the pain Cord opinion herbal blends, the anxiety that won't seem unbearable at times, It (Men times I wonder what life will comes with each visit to the doc- most certainly wis. When the end be like whenl die, 1 die peace- tor's ofiice, the battle to maintain of ADDS comes. you feel so utterly HerrAnton's fully, in bed, and just drift off to yourT4 count; it all ends too. The isolated and done. Your heart eternal sleep or will Igo down with battle is over. sinks deep to your chest and you a fight—fighting for life, lighting And for those of us still here, can fed evesy ounce ofeftbrt tha& the pairu the infections, the label of we feel numb, we ay a little, we put into each pulsating, rhythmic brush with the law having a terminal Illness. It'shard cry a little more but we pick up the beat Your tears Sow Ske a river to say whfcii fd prefer. Fart ofme pieces and we move on. And fir rushing to the sea and your sou! is wants to fight. To squeeze oatl ra there is also arelease. Hie pain a vacuum. Your mind fe but a gap- ANTON VOLCANSEK Service. every last second of life that I can, that we so righteously fake upon ing hole into oblivion. WITHOUT FEATHERS Screeching tires arrested my D? be like a child with a new toy ourselves because we feel guilty :. •: Yet at that moment, when you I had a brush with the Law last week attention. A security vehicle stopped who just won'tlet itg& But part of that we are not suffering with gaze upon his sculpted smile and and I'm not really sure why. a few metres away and an officer me wants to let go, lb be thahkfal 112 them, the worry, the multitude of realize that his reality and his It happened as I was on my way stepped out. for the life JVe had and to be brave tasks thatkeep us from talcing time dreams are the same thingki eter- home from a drinking binge at "In there!" I gestured. "Come!" as I encounter the life to come* outfor ourselves, die 24 hour days nal rest, there is a release. A Wilfs, just before noon. Strolling "Yeah," the officer said rather However it happens, when the spent between school/work Mid release ofall the pain, and the through campus I happened to pass patronizingly. "I'm sure it is. Now end of AIDS comes, there is a the bedside of our sick Men