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The Hawks unleashed their attack the own on McMaster Marauders during Homecoming on Saturday at University Stadium. Kicker, Brian Devlin (inset left), put the Hawks
ahead 34 - 33 in the seconds of the with three field to win the The Hawks tied for first dying game a point goal game. are now place in the OUA and third in the country.
Decision overturned Welker in Well, excuse us New BOD decision allows question
underagers back into the Turret Laurier breaks on own
Turret staff to use an alcohol record FRASER KING previous screening device on underage News Editor policy students on their in and on with way 2,873 their out. way Students who blow APRIL CUNNINGHAM Director Fraser WLUSU a positive result will be turned simultaneous News Editor McCracken brought forth if inbound away and would be a motion that would allow stu- There reprimanded with the same meas- whoopee was a mickey, a gondola dents under 19 to enter the Turret the ures available now if outbound. and Steven Welker. And when so blow long as they a negative cushion The motion allows $2500 to sittings WLUSU Board of Directors result on an alcohol screening and CEO be on an alcohol pressed their President device spent screening (the generic name of the device and for details on whether the activi- trademarked any necessary parts Breathalyzer). The ADRIAN MA "We're raise ties that occurred at the annual such as disposable mouthpieces. trying to organ motion passed with nine directors Cord News McCracken noted that "there is donor and it's Dean's followed the Union's in awareness, impor- Trip support of the motion and three for device tant donor strict new rules on enough money just one to sign your organ off-campus opposed. Last Saturday saw the University that at the moment," further noting card but more importantly to tell socials, they found out The motion essentially turns Stadium brimming with thou- "'we want the Welker had indeed mixed the that to evaluate your family about your wishes around Steve Welker's decision sands of Laurier alumni, current three. effectiveness [of the alcohol because they can overrule it in to prohibit minors from the students and local football fans device]." the unfortunate incident of "He was drinking in a gondo- Turret. screening your who demonstrated lively support Despite having the motion in death," said Laura Wood of the la going up a mountain," says While the both and consensus amongst to their home team a Piscitelli. Vice place,underagers are not yet Kidney Foundation. Anthony the Board of Directors was that worthy cause. allowed back into the Turret. Tim Fox, the organization's President: University Affairs for Pleased the having minors at the Turret was a by energetic turn-out McCracken noted that "it was the Senior Development Manager, is WLUSU. Piscitelli was on the risk, a happy McCracken noted were representatives of the consensus of the Board an alumnus of Laurier and was trip with the other WLUSU that general along "a breathalyzer would lower Kidney Foundation of Canada. that we wait until we the actu- amazed the school's Committee mem- the get by response Management risk of were on hand to losing our liquor They oversee al [alcohol devices] in at the bers to Vancouver, British license screening Homecoming game. almost down to zero.'" Laurier's attempt at breaking the Columbia in Piscitelli place before we start letting "The support that Laurier August. When record asked about his reaction to world for the most back in." to the has that he did not drink on the the underagers [sic] gives community says motion, Mike McMahon, amount of people to sit down on While the been con- trip. WLUSU's Turret staff will always incredible and Genera] Manager said a whoopee cushion simultane- to he said Not did Welker drink I have the screening devices at tinues be," enthusiasti- only don't think As of the feelings are ously. co-sponsors my but their disposal, it is unknown at cally. alcohol on the gondola appropriate." half-time event, the Kidney that the this moment whether the staff is Alumni Relations Officer Piscitelli says President While the finalized version of Foundation aimed to bring focus Steve with was others to drink." the required to use the screening Campbell agrees "pressuring motion is to the of not yet available, importance organ dona-
- Please see 4 the - Turret, motion Please see page 2 tion. WHoopee, page allows the - Welker, essentially Please see page 2 News
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Minors free to rock Casbah Keggers uncovered:
of series of discussion one a Despite hours in a tense Board part meeting, McCracken's attempt to get under 19-year-olds back in the Turret is finally successful Cord News writer Rob Bennett into the mud of
- will within digs keg parties Turret, from cover training is required then we "My hope is, a couple absolutely provide training." weeks." device minor in on every or only ROB BENNETT put individuals' safety at risk. The exact date that the alco- The WLUSU Management Cord News certain cases. At last hol screening devices will be Committee is currently research- a party weekend "My hope is that it is used," Czerwinski there available is not known, ing what model of screening says were said McCracken. The masses are disoriented; they that people defecated and McCracken was confident the device would best suit the needs reports McMahon said his staff stumble and and some of stagger urinated on the of the motion would be implemented of the Turret. property would be that "if them are face first in the mud. prepared, noting kegger. soon. Police sirens are blaring and peo- For parties that include at ple are scattering, most without least 10 kegs and 100 people or any sense of direction. My ears more, the police get involved. unintelli- are being subjected to
gent babbling which distracts me "There are mobs of peo- from trying to avoid the puddles ple trespassing." of puke that encompass this con-
densed chaos. Is this the front - Cheryl Czerwinski, Supervisor line of a surprise attack by of Enforcement extremists in a faraway country? By-Law
No, it's the front lawn of a keg-
in Waterloo. ger Thomas Robert Sargent says j This scene is a familiar one these parties are a concern
on given Thursday, Friday or any because several underage stu- Saturday night. But according to dents attend and no ID-ing takes Czerwinski, Cheryl Supervisor place. of By-Law Enforcement for the "It is definitely an issue," of there City Waterloo, weren't who confirmed says Robert, that Jennifer Asselin last Contributed Photo nearly as many year. many underage drinking charges "Last the Fraser McCracken pressed the keg parties This old-timing policeman demonstrates how Turret security will year, have been laid. students and from the bar. Board to allow underagers back. you could count on one hand," screen underage entering departing "Keggers have been out there
she so much more says. "They're for some time," observes the prevalent this year." Dean of Students, David Two officers sent out from McMurray. But the keg party to tend BOD Thursday to Saturday to hasn't been dominant from the so Quotable always quotes noise complaints typically in Laurier culture.
receive 20 to 25 calls a she night, since the dou- "I that I I "I Only younger "What has happened is due to a feel strongly did all that had my mind made up a long notes. the first two weeks During ble cohort enrolled has the the has do for I think else lack of respect president needed to this issue." time ago. everyone of school, 92 were laid. charges demand, and therefore the has had their minds made sup- shown to the Board. I would hope up; so, She that the are says police ply, of keg parties increased. that in the future the Board does -Steve Welker, President of lets do this." working on a policy but current- McMurray warns that students not need to do the work of the WLUSU, in response to ly a by-law officer does not have should be "aware of their sur- president." Piscitelli's comments. -Trevor Cress well, BOD the seize authority to kegs. roundings and make the right Member; wanting to get the Czerwinski noted several choices," and continued nam- don't in the by -Anthony Piscitelli, Vice "I see many people vote done quickly after 2 with the rise in keg problems ing the various dangers associat- President: University Affairs, gallery. I want to know, is anyone hours of discussion about the parties. date ed with keg parties such as to President Steve Welker in really concerned?" Turret She there "mobs of says are and rape Rohypnol. regards to the lack of options people trespassing." They also BOD Comments? Questions'' that were presented to the -Kevin Spahich, Member, cause to and #*!§ iS**! I J Outrage? Discuss this damage properties Board. there. seeing only five people ' arlic at I TKi IGllwiO e online www. clublaurier.ca
"The gondola drinking is Piscitelli went on to say that, is that if he did never justified," says Piscitelli. "the reality even Welker's The Province of British [fill out the Off Campus Events conduct there was questioned Columbia Liquor Control and forms prior to the trip] website "You leader- Licensing states: a real opportunity to show wasted." are not allowed to drink alcohol ship here that was really
Welker does feel sense in a public place... unless it has some scheduled of the Dean's part Trip of been specially approved as a regret. President's misconduct on Dean's that we would be on these going where occur." "I that brings place drinking may regret anything the gondolas up mountain," this a bad public image on organ- sets Picitelli. "As such it's Trip precedent explains a in dangerous ization and if any way my "It has set a violation for the President - or definitely actions caused that, then I really
Welker but other for that matter - to be - Welker, from cover was drunk, anyone bad example for every do regret that," he says. members of the MC were defi- because there's not drinking in and Piscitelli that the Off committee WLUSU says "If ever drank from a you've as well. Smart Serve and no licensed nitely drinking Campus Events policy has been it it also does hurt Texas Mickey [sic], was pretty really Welker admits that he con- establishment to serve the alcohol strictly enforced for all Campus full and con- was just purchased," sumed alcohol. from." the President's Clubs and that it has been empha- firms Piscitelli.'They're pretty Mike McMahon, General insur- credibility." sized that the new sensitive big so just a sip means that you're Manager of WLUSU, however, events to "I had a shot of ance policy warrants all a decent shot." having confirms that the - Vice President: off-campus Anthony Piscitelli, of in the meet a certain set specific Piscitelli said he did not think whiskey gon- event was "registered" and did University affairs requirements. as I admitted at dola, not violate policy. He also says
the Board that the Union has a "very com- Meeting." So to the BC according "I anything that prehensive liability insurance regret Liquor Control Board, Welker - Steve Welker, WLUSU President that would cover a bad policy" any- broke the law. brings public that could have thing happened. "I'm I don't this not a lawyer, image on "I had shot of in the a whiskey know provincial law," says organization." as I admitted at the gondola, to "As such it's a Welker in response a question Board Meeting." violation for the asking if he believed he broke - Steve Welker, WLUSU President But the ambiguity lies in provincial law. President - or whether the fated shot of booze anyone Piscitelli says that this event violated the same for that matter." the Off-Campus has implications for the relation- "The reality is that Events that prevented hasn t policy ship between the WLUSU President of the institution - Piscitelli, Vice Pikecoming from occurring last Anthony President and the Laurier student even met those same require- weekend. President: University Affairs body. ments." Piscitelli's been According to A WLUSU Director has "It more goes to leadership," since the Welker adds that "this understanding, drinking he has the task of investigating says."It definitely set a assigned not in licensed estab- occurred time" and and did occur a on personal bad committee situation that occurred example for every the that the Dean's was of lishment, and it was of the Trip regis- was part in WLUSU. And it also really whether Welker guilty Dean's the act went tered as a non-alcoholic event. Further action trip, against does hurt the President's credibil- violating policy. Jennifer Asselin all back the it policy. But it comes to that ity when he's talking about issues will be taken after point President and Steve Welker, "The issue is that it was a gondola. like Pikecoming." necessary. CEO of WLUSU News*3
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Aid for Haiti, Maybe walk combat violence Women to The CBC reports that the
Canadian Foreign Affairs
Minister, Pierre Pettigrew, is
still in the of process deciding
whether not the Canadian Take Back the Night attempts to or military disaster team will be of sent to Haiti. Pettigrew is set to convey message strength visit Haiti and speak with
less than Haitian authorities and ADRIANA BELL were people who were survey Cord News the recent hurri- kind who were in the streets," the damage
have caused hand. further noting that "people canes first
was past Friday yelling out unkind comments and ThisKitchener-Waterloo's 20th PROVINCIAL things.'" the annual Take Back Night in in Originating England Bigger hydro bills March, held in Kitchener's the 1970, fake Back Night was Victoria Park. Hundreds of Ontario homeowners should first held to protest a curfew marched raise women to aware- and to their hydro costs will requiring women children expect and ness for sexual physical soon rise due to oil be accompanied by a man while increasing assault. As they marched Globe and through walking after 10pm. The curfew prices reported the streets and parks, they chanted Mail. Minisiter Dwight was in response to numerous Energy "Hey, hey. Ho, ho. Violence has Duncan said that he could do assaults against women. Since
drums as got to go!" beating they then, marches have been held nothing about the rising prices went. from citizens. world wide to protest and raise despite concerns While the turnout was quite further noted that the awareness for assaults committed Duncan it large, it was not as large as and children. to reduce cost is to against women only way try have been Adria could as to conserve energy.
Cehovin, as a Laurier participant admit I Contributed Photo "I must was LOCAL noted, "I must admit I was sur- chance for show their solidari- - Take Back the Night was a women to prised with the turnout there with the surprised Theoretical come to the face of violence. Women to the crowd last above. physics ty in sing year, was about 200 women there Waterloo turnout -there were I admit I had unfortunately. must they were sure they would not get Take Back the Night started in about 200 women more." The Perimeter Institute for hoped for caught. This correlates to a simi- the area in 1984 and has contin- has Jenn Andrews from the there." four has Theoretical Physics lar statistic that claims that ued for 20 years. The event Kitchener-Waterloo Sexual announced that Prime Minister out of five Canadian undergradu- proved itself an empowering Adria Take Back - will Assault Centre who Cehovin, Paul Martin officially open Support ates are victims of violence while opportunity for many women the the new home for the institute organized event was pleased the Night participant dating. who have not lost interest. "incredible success" and October Ist. The Perimeter with the Often the attacker is known to Cehovin noted "if people want to on
increased of this Institute will be a facility publicity year's While the be the victim, and attacks make good in this world, you've large streets may get- many scientists from around march. "In a world there in bedrooms somewhere. So I think where perfect be occur at parties, to start ting safer, campus may got the world and wouldn't be a need for the march, dorm and in One it's Not the the can gather per- becoming the dangerous place. rooms cars. out a start. end, or but its form relating to [abuse is] still huge, here of two women will be assaulted answer. But at least it's a to experiments According to an internet-based way and need to attention in in her lifetime and know Theoretical physics. people pay study derived from Statistics some way get to more people." to that," warned Andrews. Canada information, 60% of uni- nearly 75% of assaults committed Compiled, by Fraser King Andrews' enthusi- Despite at institutions With from April versity aged males say they post-secondary files asm, Cehovin noted "there that, would commit sexual assault if include alcohol. Cunningham
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SEPTEMBER 30, 1976 SEPTEMBER 27, 1968 SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 The Student Services ' Advisory ii indiaa 'a; ion of Students Denh's bring Student's online MBA program starts at Laurier Union goes •Committee [SSAC] approved ('omm mist the Athletic Complex renova- WLUSU Vice President: Mike Approximately 50 men and women from var- Marketing, tions short Peter the of the now despite being over Warrian, president ious business schools enrolled in Ontario's Keriakos, was pleased as the official $1.2 million. After of defunct Canadian Union of Students, defend- learning then newest Master of Business www.wlusu.com was launched. The site was
the shortfall of cash the ed the CUS of a large Administration Laurier. Dr. Basil against allegations being launched with fanfare and both students program at great SSAC Marxist and radical approved, in a unani- then of the "communist, organiza- the Healey, the director program and faculty alike were impressed with mous tion" from both student and vote, an increase in fund- noted, "the Studies will university groups Union. While help prepare execu- technology-forward Students' that would be drawn both in a at the Theatre Auditorium. ing tives foi their speech During to order Wilf greater responsibilities in the site promised the ability s; from students and from the his defense Warrian attacked what he referred firms." The first courses offered for the student leaders from pro- take out or converse with Doctor Rosehart to "Cultural that most University. as Imperialism," noting have gram are only available part time on Tuesday the convenience of home, they not
the increased cost on text books and literature in Canadian univer- approved and - so fit the the the site Thursday evenings they can in become a reality in seven years behalf of the sities of American University. There are origin. busy schedules of top executives. has been up, a shame really. was to enough money available fund the project including the
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It was said Fax: (519) 883-0873 that Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 he will be missed. www.wlusp.com e-mail: [email protected] 4News Wednesday 2004 - The September 29, Cord Weekly Flatulence heard for miles did not sign the registry at the Laurier blows world record away game can help cement Laurier's place in history by adding their name to the is - which Continuedfrom Whoopee, cover Laurier into the record books. registry, available at the Hfib, The record, pending approval Laurier's the greater Kitchener-Waterloo Alumni Hall, the from Guinness, will be confirmed or Kidney in community our Homecoming in several months. Foundation's local office at 569 focus. It's always important to Lancaster Street West in raise awareness of good causes in Kitchener. our community." Participants must bring their "While we stiil have It is estimated that over numbered whoopee cushion to the record, we want $5,000 was raised for research, confirm their involvement in the Erin education and patient services. to make it one that's event. Moore A lot of 5,421 whoopee cushions were really hard to beat." Laurier spirit was displayed at last weekend's Homecoming football against McMaster as illustrated above. distributed at half-time, resulting game University - Brian in a colossal display of simulated Breckles, flatulence that should propel Director Alumni Relations While over 5,000 whoopee cushions were utilized during the attempt, only 2,873 participants signed the required registry. Although this still eclipses the previous record of 1,372 set in the UK, Director of Laurier Alumni Relations, Brian Breckles, hopes that this feat will be one not easily rivaled. "While we still have the record, we want to make it one that's to really hard beat," says Erin Moore Breckles. Erin Moore This avid participant proudly Exuberant Participants of the event who Laurier Cheerleaders lead the crowd in cheering before the large, simultaneous Whoopee bears the armour of whoopee. Cushion outburst. The cheering was not in vain as Laurier shatters the previously held record. Waterloo Council City approves new student housing by-law Student representatives happy as city council passes student-friendly proposal option FRASER KING with different recommendations. the ing "lifting 75 metre rule will ing market is going to be in the further noting "I think if they News Editor The that was allow build future. Piscitelli that if with it option approved [property owners] to explained stick they will have some- was the fourth, which Piscitelli nicer." there is work for students something not a great enough supply thing that can The Waterloo Council held City a noted "was something I specifi- of lodging houses "you start get- and for residents." 27 in meeting on September asked for." The fourth cally ting unlicensed lodging houses, While student representatives order to discuss the possible calls for the "I feel there is option consulting adequate that is where you have problems, from both WLU and the modification of the minimum dis- residents and owners in such fire property student housing right as no inspections." University of Waterloo were tance separation (MDS) by-law the of affected - his with the areas many Despite concerns pleased with the and that will be proposal, many that would prohibit two rental now which are students. Piscitelli and proposal, was happy residents councillors were to be within 75 metres fine. properties Piscitelli that the My concern is more with what explained had been accom- not as pleased. In particular, of each other within certain sec- calls for increase "I new proposal an in terms of long-term plished. am offering my cau- councillor Gary Kieswetter said tions of Waterloo. While the 150 rule the "students to a metre to replace tionary support to the proposal. do not own [the to the has not been supply." change by-law 75 rule. The existing metre rea- My concern wasn't in the short Hickory and State Street area]," implemented, Anthony Piscitelli, behind the dis- term because I feel there is ade- his soning increasing -Anthony Piscitelli, Vice allowing personal feelings the WLUSU Vice President: is the of student tance concept building quate housing right now about students to negatively said that the President: University Affairs University Affairs, better lodgings rather than more. and that will be fine. My concern affect his performance as coun- "council in approved [the by-law] 75 is in "If you don't lift the metre more terms of long-term cillor. principle. will A that Piscitelli had rule, [student communities] concern supply: city staff will even Within the by-law proposal into with the 150 rule the bit of turn [rundown neighbour- metre was acknowledge that it is a a With files from April there were four options, each hoods]," said Piscitelli, continu- inability to predict how the hous- guessing game," said Piscitelli, Cunningham CANADA Grad photo's will be taken beginning Nov 1 at 202 Regina TELL YOUR FRIEND! SPREAD THE WORD! WRITE IT IN YOUR WLUer! 1 Club if want be of Sign up begins Oct on Laurier.ca you to part your class composite and WLU yearbook News*5 - The Cord Wednesday September 29, 2004 Weekly about the canned Lets talk news... Pikecoming • % MM % I fw- ,i W.y ■ addition, Vadovic mentioned that -m cancelled Homecoming kegger St. Mike's reneged on allowing students to load buses at the pr doesn't Pikes " last minute, stop church. X; "Where were we going to from a house ■ • j throwing big party load buses? Because we weren't and going to load them on Albert J^hBl destined that it wasn't BLAIR FORSYTH-STARK was going put thousands of students at risk Staff Writer WLUSU well to happen. pretty of getting hit by cars and jam- had it in their mind that were stuff like that they ming up traffic and would have been its what do in their throw going to everything just so we can a party," Intenth Pikecoming was said Vadovic. year, power to stop it," said Vadovic. cancelled amidst Thursday night "The executives of swarm of controversy. a Pikecoming also decided it would the annual "The executives of Pikecoming, with- be better to keep our status . 1 Homecoming kegger put on by Pikecoming also decided in the school," said Vadovic the Pi Kappa Alpha's, was heavi- it would be better to defending the actions the Pikes ly scrutinized this due to the ail know life is year took. ...we your boring... riots and acts of violence that keep our status within In lieu of the originally sched- took place at last year's event. school." the uled event, the Pikes decided to The Wilfrid Laurier host a kegger at the Pike house on University Students' Union -Vadovic GENERATIONS THRIFT SHOP Albert Street on Saturday, announced to the Greek Council, 25. "We decided to September (f > j 50 BRIDGEPORT RD.E. Laurier's soror- which represents the Pikes Although were cut our losses and we would just \ WATERLOO, ON 886-6226 ities and fraternities, that informed that if they went ahead cancel Pikecoming and throw the would not be permit- Pikecoming with the event, would lose had they party that we on Saturday," ted this due to failure to meet year their place within the Greek stated Vadovic. "Quality used items at reasonable prices," requirements for off-campus affil- Council and thereby lose all Vadovic indicated that "[Tom events. with WLUSU and iation Laurier, Pobojewski, Special Events they were still on pro- for Pi planning Associate Kappa Alpha] Ml "We made sure that we ceeding with as of refunded much he Pikecoming as money as £ Jp J |||||| %/<2$&isc last week. had everything in on early possibly could [and] we had let as However, on Thursday know that time...We met all the many people the Pikes decided be September 23, Pikecoming was going to can- deadlines." to cancel the event. celed and that we were going to ONE] Waterloo When asked the Pikes Brandon Director of why throw a party instead." - Vadovic, changed their mind about hosting will Public Relations for Pi Kappa "There probably never the Vadovic said,, "it Alpha event, be another Pikecoming," said 1AX1 seemed to be obstacle after obsta- Vadovic regarding the annual Sillllil§§£ is?§l«lll tiliglllii Wg®mgm&. 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Greg Smith Welcome back underage students l|Brea|alyzeij| ready to take it to Getthe floor and back, underagers because the Turret is open for busi- /\ -112"! -f-* A r~% ness. The night-time The Turret Bouncer? bump and grind is back new every Thursday and Saturday. There's always a drafted Director Fraser catch though, and here it's called by McCracken and voted in 9-3 to the alcohol screening device or make this work. breathalyzer. WLUSU has to 'Do I but not I do' best as as This move is the option make sure that students aren't say, the Turret dur- for because it gives drinking illegally before or well-deserved access to a deserv- ing their night out. and ing provides a doesn't Even though the logistics of campus group Something add up for clever the oh- way to safeguard WLUSU President me. the new policy are still being Hypocritical liquor license. so made ironed out by WLUSU staff, the so-precious Okay, Welker an The risks but Steve Welker is a are great they setting poor "uh-oh." He's just a regular Joe decision marks a very heartening and the view of def- are manageable right? A move away from presidential for students anyways, twenty-some- many directors and students has example to let loose erence. thing guy looking been that all students with his President Steve Welker, while long new associates on a deserve to indulge in their paid April Cunningham WLUSU President not only took The falling short of saying he thinks dream-job vacation. So is from privileges. a swig of whiskey straight Cord this decision is irresponsible, said campus Weekly sensationalizing The is not without it's the but to move bottle, according this occurrence to make it seem he is "trying to be as respectful of others to do camp of critics and criticisms. Piscitelli, pressured larger than life? the Board's decision as [he] pos- How will News Editor so as well. they run the breath- As a News I think not. sibly can." Editor, be This occurred few alyzer? Will underager just a The student must know He pointed to student service every body tested twice - before and after the weeks after Welker and his what with risks they are contending and employment as a major red- Steve Welker got caught Will it be cronies confirmed that risk man- this of night? a great enough and who they voted for. If it reason to put 'policy handed at last week's WLUSU deterant to students' from was an important issue weren't for exclusion' in and his keep agement Wyville and pressure place Board meeting, and from what I in need of undivided drinking inside? attention, from other Directors, this issue actions, namely voting against know, it wasn't pretty. and the These kinks the move is implemented ever-con- the motion, read like he hasn't aside, would not have been uncovered. In the middle of a heated dis- a forward in troversial Off-Campus Events has even said himself budged. giant leap represen- Welker that cussion on the cancellation of tation that aims to the stu- policy. Due to a tough new insur- The WLUSU Board has put it is important for Student long Pikecoming, the annual carrier, the limits off- dents first, even if it means taking ance policy Publications to remain critical of been criticized for being quarrel- Homecoming kegger run by the difficult activities for with a more route. campus groups our student so that some but irrelevant in government ultimately Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, And if still not WLUSU affiliation, front of the full time staff and you're feeling particularly they can continue to do their job Director Alysia Wyville had the the Turret where is concerned. executives. scene, Bylaw drinking better. integrity to relate the situation to So Enforcement confirmed Welker's actions, especial- It is when It's not this semblance of many not okay our princi- an event even closer to home for students have found ly since they were emphasized in student leader violates a backbone that makes this BOD already pal the Management Committee. other extra-curricular activities last week's Board meeting, have law and shows decision admirable, it's the provincial per- The annual "Dean's Trip" is a around Waterloo's serious implications for the entire in face of the most sistent and solution neighbour- hypocrisy the pragmatic rather precious time for the Vice Students' Union. hoods... defining issue of the school year Presidents and the President to Welker Essentially, seems to to date. team-build, inspired and just get live the "Do I by saying, as say, At this point it does not matter there it is have a good time. It has been a I do." that Whooooop, not as By drinking to the students if the Off-Campus touchy point of contention in the he is to the whiskey indicating Events policy was violated or not. past because of the huge bill that The flatulence was this nious wheeze made the student that he is a deafening gluteal body hyp- This could mean the end of tnist is footed to the Board for these Laurier Foundation of weekend as set what is Kidney Canada ocrite. between the students and their trips. This summer, thousands of records. around richer. WLUSU volunteers effectively two major $5,000 must not President, and the beginning of a dollars for your paid a trip to The football team beat the It's not without a certain sem- drink at social with of gatherings stormy road for the remainder Vancouver. which has- blance of sick that with McMaster juggernaut irony the very their club colleagues, but he, Welker's term. But that's just peanuts com- n't tasted defeat in four and cushions no from the years people mercilessly apparently objection And as Piscitelli has indicat- pared to what Wyville and in crushed a drunk- flat into the stands hold Genera] Mike the same day ground a Manager, ed, the WLUSU Directors have Anthony Piscitelli, VP: en British Guinness World likeness in and size to McMahon, can take from a pub great shape swigs had to be on their toes to pick up University Affairs uncovered last Record for "the number of the that benefitted from the - not largest organ mickey just on a university- the pieces. week.WLUSU scale. related but in people sitting on whoopee cush- record. trip, a public place, While mountain in going a ions simultaneously." The final number of 'sitters' up in violation of provincial law. an enclosed gondola, our According to thefreedic- hasn't been submitted to the book cush- and the Laurier tionary.com, a "Whoopee organizing ion the is a simple device, most of Alumni are imploring the many SEND LETTERS TO THE CORD! time made of rubber, with a small fart-and-dashers to come forward air-valve, that allows air to enter with their cushions to stand and freely, but makes exiting air pro- be counted for the record. Now duce a flapping sound." Laurier can chalk up another few feats for their Apparently 5,421 were given own book of records - tremendous out but 'only' 2,873 people con- a I firmed the squat. At least some commitment to poor mannered people have an adroit sense of conduct and another strong chari- decency... table victory. On the plus side, that harmo- Opinion9 The Cord Weekly • Wednesday September 29, 2004 This September, do something that scares you Krista Shackleford Columnist I embarrassed "terrified of is it is that centration that I had no time to loyed success. - moment, imperative can tell it's September sports" probably of to I of occasions still the comprehension Krista toss a Frisbee her worry about looking stupid. myself on plenty YouLaurier students are beyond when I drank out of a water Talk most This is because left, she will toss the Frisbee to stopped thinking about myself (like feeling optimistic. to any people. shall and focused the instead. bottle and most people have some sem- her right. The Frisbee on upside-down poured student right now; you'll hear all game like danc- water shirt). But I had a blance of motor coordination. I land in a patch of begonias a Sports are kind of down my about his or her goals for the miles the is time and to meet some "I will finish all do not. couple of from sports ing: everyone too busy worry- great got upcoming year. was to Krista will then over about their own skills to be new people. or "I This fact first brought field. trip ing my readings before class!" While the is and attention in a evaluating No one is year young won't date anyone with an IQ my kindergarten, twig. yours. Teacher: Krista doesn't know My friend Darryl suggested I counting mistakes. you're feeling ambitious, why lower than my cat's!" or "My your Think of how to Ultimate Frisbee. on the field flubbed not set a goal like mine? weekly alcohol consumption will stop running. try "People Everyone up - terrified of Krista's She doesn't killed while it wasn't a are be less than that of Brazil!" parents: rarely get playing occasionally big something you and do it. If hate know how to stop running? Ultimate Frisbee," he assured me. deal. doing, go you I read Teacher: No. She just... runs After much deliberation, public speaking, something "We really should If into things. And then ventured onto Willison Field last at a night. you are shy, stops. I was up against poetry have a gotten beagle into to a ran- Krista's parents: She runs night. The sky was dark but the try introducing yourself serious athletes, - at know dom on If least they things and THEN stops? field was garishly bright. Thanks person campus. you. frisbees with tossing doubt write how to run properly." Teacher: I'm afraid so. to the spotlights, I could see what your writing abilities, athletes. Serious a letter to a local You Krista's parents.We really I was up against: outstanding dexterity newspaper. - Krista's Parents discover talent should have gotten a beagle - at athletes! Tossing Frisbees with and sweating in all may not a new or not this I least they know how to run outstanding dexterity, darting hobby (I'm certainly planning Every year at time, go prop- the appropriate to kick. I around the field to dedicate my life sport), but on a "new experience" erly. purposefully. places. of that I've run- in all the attempting something outside pick something never Spending my early years Sweating appropriate into the bars has I felt out of league. "comfort zone" will instill dreamt of doing and then I go out ning monkey places. my your of I learned that with confidence. This confi- and do it. My goal for this year? definitely tainted my opinion Only the thought of my personal organized sports you dence will after the physical activity. made me join the don't have to be terribly compet- linger long "I shall participate in a sport goal game. anxiousness is also I learned itive. Athletes reasonable of without being killed in the My justi- many things playing are optimism September disap- process." fied by Krista's Law of Sporting Ultimate Frisbee. For instance, people - they won't necessarily pears. of Events: a Frisbee is diffi- at you for up. I am terrified sports. Being throwing really yell screwing If, during a crucial sporting cult for me. It took so much con- The evening was not an unal- Letters to the Editor [email protected] While these other charities do #1: It is safe to donate blood and turns them into sexual ber that plants help exchange car- CF a worthy cause merit and think if smoke for to without bon dioxide to Vines are attention, stop you pot, as long as you objects women use oxygen. wait 12 the last time before "compare" illnesses. hours from respecting man's complex emo- no different. They help keep our Dear Editor, you of clean and breathable. CF isn't strictly a lung disease. you smoked. The same rule tional needs. Plus the picture air They shirt off makes also absorb and it's Because of it, I also have dia- applies to drinking alcohol. the guy with his pollutants I am writing in response to the betes and liver disease. A friend #2: Canadian Blood Services me feel both inadequate and been found that rain water that editorial written by Bryn Boyce, walls is of mine with CF is waiting for a does not test blood for marijuana, uncomfortable. Also why does it falls off vine covered "Shinerama should fund more double lung/liver/pancreas trans- and thus keeps no record of its address only women? Are men cleaner than normal. than just CF" (September 22). I, vines plant. I could on and on, but I content in blood. Anyway, (gay or curious) not invited to Will the on our campus myself, am a first year student go your won't. main is, this cured fear of attend? I'm sure this is almost as walls ruin the foundation? It is with Cystic Fibrosis, and it prob- My point please my donating don't take that and I I'm the as to take it will doesn't that I away something thought perhaps not discriminatory refusing possible exploit existing ably surprise you does much for in the brickwork but the so good such a only one who was concerned my blood. damage have plenty to say in response to cause. CF about this. advantages far outweigh the dis- the subject. worthy Every patient, is past and thank for I am that don't Michael Jakubowski advantages. The Green Fee One of the things that Bryn present, you surprised they what do. advertise this fact it could meant make the mentions is the fact that the CF doing you more... to campus green- reduce mean a lot more people would In to er and, more importantly, Foundation is more of a histori- Regards the Anonymous donate if there was some its on the environment. cal rather than merit-based chari- clarifi- impact Green Fee cation on what Canadian Blood These vines, funded the Green Wow. to by ty. Perhaps you need see Canadian Blood Services is on file... and Fee, will help reclaim a small 'sicker' people with CF to truly keeping In the September 22 issue of The what of our urban show how brutal this they are not. piece ecosystem you just Services doesn't Cord there was a picture of some it cost us a disease is and how it truly even though might screen for weed of the ivy being on the grown few bricks. deserves attention. Anonymous your walls around campus. The cap- Sure, more people die from Dear tion that the Green Fee Editor, implied Keelan the diseases Geoff you mention (cancer, Re: What's your was wasted on the vines as they EcoHawks Executive heart disease, AIDS), but these excuse? & would the build- As I was reading last week's fea- bloody merely damage diseases also get a lot more foundations and sim- ture article in The Cord on Male Advert ing's were media Stripper coverage and attention in make the blood/organ donation I felt a ply put to campus when compared to Cystic Cellphoney of I look more As an slight sting guilt as thought The Canadian Blood Donor distinguished. Fibrosis. If you asked the regular about the last time I donated executive of the Environmental Clinic refuses to accept my blood person if they know what AIDS Dear Editor, Awareness Committee blood. because I'm from the UK. (The is and if they know what CF is, They I think EcoHawks), the which it's a great service and fobbed off with the group my questions "A guaranteed they would have a Jennifer Asselin's column, that should what the Green Fee is used more people do it... usual 'Mad Cow' talk but I hear plans better idea of what AIDS is. dummy's guide to cellular but I have this fear of for, I am obliged to defend the donating. Mad Cow in Canada too and Bryn also mentions that CF was phones" in the September 22 decision to ask? Well, of course the this ivy. Why you plus I'm fairly certain I don't grow only affects one in 2,500 issue of The Cord gave a good, does in "dis- needles aren't pleasant, but that have flesh/brain Ivy not, fact, just Canadian a eating disease. cel- children, with 3,400 quick, overview of the many is not what has been me lodge the brick work." Although scaring (Let's hope so, eh?) diagnosed and attending clinics. lular options available in Truth be it can a foun- away. told, I smoke pot Let's face the blood damage building's Doesn't that it, donor tell you something? Ontario. from time time and that dations, it does so if there to being clinic wants to their free only It shows that these children keep it is presently illegal and that are already problems aren't Timbits for the 'real' Canadians. present. living to become adults Mark Hutchison in blood for Instead, it actually protects the marijuana stays your Or is this something deeper? Is because of the brutality of the wall. A vine-covered wall is months at a time, it concerns me pro- disease. this the result of some hidden Surely it deserves to that Canadian Blood Services tected from UV radiation, rain stand resent for having to look at the up there with those other would retain and record this and moisture and bless all the temperature serious illnesses mentioned. Queen (God her) differentials. Vines also reflect information on me. time because It is or you have to spell - 10 only through national Please see Letters, page Paranoid? I the heat in the Perhaps... but words the long, summer, cooling fundraisers, like Shinerama, that confusing way can't feel intimidated the down, while con- help but by of and building we instead the short simple (if are able to get awareness out Letters: this list of black the heat in the winter, (imagined?) American taining there and the irritating) style? sub- gain funds needed All letters to the editor must be signed and marked I it warm. not do mitted with the author's student identifica- names. Anyway, decid- Either I've decided keeping Yes, only name, to to keep conduct additional research way tion number, and telephone number. Letters must look dis- or via e- ed to Canadian Blood vines make a be received by 12pm Tuesday on disk, give blood in - at least building and my my body with head- hopefully fund a cure. I'm mail at [email protected] the subject easi- Services call confi- also save us of 'Cord letter.' Letters must be typed or a (calls are until free those tinguished, they ing not you up compli- and not 350 words. The speaking these words ly legible may exceed only brevi- dential and if for heating and air condi- Cora reserves the right to edit any letter for for anonymous you Timbits for me. money mentary and clarity. Spelling and grammar will be cor- myself but also for the many ty costs. rected. The Cord reserves the right to reject any wish) and find out if I had As tioning really a side note, why is no one in friends I know, those I have letter, in whole or part. to about. Here's But that's not all they do. If anything worry offended the male mate- and by stripper The Cord reserves the right not to publish known, my brother, all of I found remember back to rial that is deemed to be libelous or in contraven- what out: advert It demeans you high whom have CF. (pg 24)? men tion with the Cord's Code of Ethics or journalistic standards. school science, you can remem- 10 Opinion The Cord • Weekly Wednesday September 29, 2004 The healing deals "No more silence, hear our Is Brendan Jones it just me, or is this the moral equivalent of releasing the hounds when no more violence" you see the Girl voices, Guides the coming up driveway? Columnist Smitherman appealed to the public to help fight back the for- Heather profit health companies from Catcalls and There are three countries in whistling only serves only south of the border. "Ontarians, the world that refuse to Sweetney provide — every single one of them 12 to and women a choice in their health- them — degrade objectify patients million of can in a sense care providers: Canada, Cuba and be Columnist deputized to play a role in lifetime. Half! Of course I don't. Jeez. ing? North Korea. Unlike other mod- this," Smitherman said. "If any- Another staggering fact was Stewart Vriesinga of the ern nations that also uni- provide body finds out about this stuff, that 57 percent of rapes occur on Christian Peacemakers Team those men who whistle or versal access, like the call that in. We have blasphe- you a quick dates. This last statistic to To if is the expressed his answer the ques- holler at women: your goal mous Swedes and French, and response capacity, we will most horrific and the most unbe- tion bother?" at a discus- is to and aver- "Why Canadians not allowed to inspire annoyance are stamp these out." lievable: 83 of disabled sion last then this is the percent Friday of his experi- sion, gesture even breathe the same air as any Got it. If someone sees the women are assaulted in in He said that for. sexually ences Iraq. people in the health you're looking privatized presence unmitigated wickedness of the their lifetime. who out do not After the Take Back the speak necessarily far Night care delivery industry. As as pestilential prince of darkness During the open-mic portion have to have all of the march last one of the right Dalton is concerned, it Thursday, McGuinty named "private healthcare deliv- before the Adria Cehovin "fix" I march, answers to anything. They things friends and talked is better to be in with com- sometimes conniv- my league ery", being so from the WLU Women's Centre do, however, need to ask the right about was what it feels like to be munists than to allow seniors ing as to operate under the street announced to the crowd that the questions so that important social hollered or whistled at from a car access to heals on wheels. name "American-style", put your march is a demonstration, are to the fore- from the street. is great problems brought Last week the or across Why provincial gov- fears to rest. Smitherman, Liberal but that it is also of discussion. form just a starting ground public this of expression so objec- ernment rushed new legislation attack Schnauzer, will "stamp There is so much more that One of the shout- sexualizes point. slogans we into law in order tionable? Whistling to stop an them out" with his "quick needs to be done. "No 'holleree' ed as we marched was more American what the was doing for-profit company response capacity"! fear, no more hear our when her silence, from deep philosophical rea- providing one-day diagnos- Any chance we could get that violence!" that voices, no more with ultra- sonings were interrupted by tic clinics portable to take A staggering 57% of "quick response capacity" Having women come together rude sounds. not welcome don't the interjection. "They're on, I know, murder- occur on dates say, rapes and share their and fears Suddenly she is self-con- support here," Ontario Health Minister ous pedophiles your government and most in rather than in what she has horrific, public, suffering Smitherman said of Life scious, wondering George releases onto our streets? No? isolation, raises awareness of the done to have elicited such a 83% of disabled Line a medical Screening, private Oh, well. I guess we can thank commonness of sexual violence she is aware firm from Cleveland. "I'll response. Suddenly, women are sexually testing our friendly neighbourhood is looked and committed against women. It also that she being at meet them at the border or con- that assaulted in their Liberals for ensuring we brings resources like the K-W evaluated. front them where they are." don't have the to lifetime. opportunity Sexual Assault Support Centre The act of is not should have whistling indulge, we ever the into discussion. It is, how- Is to desire to necessarily dangerous. shooing away audacity spend our Similar sentiments Personal that invasion of were problems people ever, an personal needed health money the way we see fit. Keep have than private expressed by my friend Robyn, are more likely symp- More importantly, it is a those peeled, Ontarians, space. the moral eyes you the editor of the Women's Centre tomatic of a larger social condi- options subtle reminder of a woman's never know when someone might newsletter ERRATA. There must tion. whistled at from of releas- when she is reduced Being equivalent vulnerability be trying to make a buck trying to be she something we can do, said, across the street may not seem the hounds when to a sexual object and the threat ing sell something that people actual- for the women who are abused like a deal but it is that this to her by big something poses safety. you see the Girl ly want to buy. members. The march left that bothers a lot of One of the statis- family women. astonishing Guides coming? With Life Line having us with feelings of empowerment Getting together and sharing tics I learned from a representa- received hundreds of early regis- and enthusiasm but simultane- our experiences after the march tive of the Kitchener-Waterloo trations by phone, the tests that with a sense of to better idea of ously futility. helped give me a Ah. So Smitherman is Sexual Assault Support Centre at pre- they have been administering Before the march someone own reaction to the situation Take Back the is my to the full force of Night something pared bring since 1993 were clearly some- asked would and to better understand the that I still mockingly me; Why poli- am struggling to governmental authority. No, wait, thing that seniors wanted to buy. you bother marching? Do you tics of gender through those who absorb: half of the women in even willing to speed up the pass- Alas, McGuinty would rather really think you are going to stop have shared similar experiences. Canada will experience some ing of legislation. Nay, even will- inconvenience seniors for ideo- and violence march- form of sexual violence in their rape just by to to the border himself ing go to logical, dogmatic reasons than confront those, those, those bas- allow a reputable private provider tards, idiots and morons, to reduce waiting times. For whichever is the current Liberal Campus Pictorial Dalton, drug subsidies are better Party buzz-word for Americans, able to reduce waiting times who are... mobile facili- offering because, after all, it is far more ties that "test for blood vessel important to keep our seniors that could lead stroke problems to high. or other problems." fetters continued... size. At the risk of RE: Hip hop's not exposure or sounding like KRS One, its cul- Stayin' Alive ture has been ingrained in entire hardcore fans. generations of rap Another day, another ignorant It is in no danger of disappear- and misinformed article about ing. hip-hop music. At least Mr. Now, if you'll turn off Much Collie had the decency to of time Music and spend a bit include the qualifier "main- will find that searching, you hip- stream" before mentioning hip- hop has scores of current artists hop so he could avoid doing any carrying the torch lit by Public real research about the music's Enemy, De La Soul and Run current scene or origins. DMC. Common, MF Doom, To say that the music of LiF Little Brother, Masta Ace, Talib Jon is going to destroy hip-hop Kweli, Mos Def, and Brother music, or that LiF Jon even rep- the list and are Ali, goes on on, resents hip-hop music and its true artists making intelligent, culture, is ridiculous. What you thought provoking and emotion- hear on the radio and in clubs is ally moving music. music, plain and simple. It's pop is bad, and Youcan say Nelly no different than Britney Spears, I'd Nickelback and agree. So are Good Charlotte other or any rock Sum4l, but I wouldn't say artist to pandering 14-year-old It's and punk are on life support. girls. unfair to characterize an entire The comparison of hip-hop few Pop genre by a examples. and disco is also a pretty big music has always been awful, stretch; the more apt comparison but if hip-hop could survive music. would be to punk Hip- and Vanilla Ice, MC Hammer started in 1973 when a hop My Puff Daddy, Fm sure Pimp Jamaican DJ, Kool Here, immi- Ride won't bring it to an end. to New York and started Chris Clemens grated block in the playing parties Pass industrious students of WLU the end Nick de The Other Underage Bar: The young, can finally drop gobbed streets. Over 30 later, hip- years Music Director, of the and headback the at the Turret... but when smoke so close to bong to bumpin' nightlife you can hop has never been more popu- Services... it's like.... this is divine. Radio Laurier Security sooo, freeing.... pita lar, whether in terms of sales, 11 - Opinion* The Cord Weekly Wednesday September 29, 2004 An undiscovered wealth of ability Don Morgenson The number of prospective leaders and intellectuals lost to poverty is far more worrisome than the loss of a few top minds to the U.S. Faculty Commentary While such data hearten- are gence. social/political policies most has opportunity actually "ghcttoizes" is much evidence statistic creates much at hue and cry over the doc- ing, there yet Such a a never, least to my knowledge, children to the "lower tiers of The that results in calculated but it be tors, nurses, professors and poverty a signifi- more worrying potential brain been must education," characterized by low of others who have chosen to leave cant loss social/intellectual drain than losing the occasional alarmingly large. expectations and the low proba- available academic because the universi- Canada and make more lucrative capital to our social Maybe we must remind those bility of graduation. I often ask in the U.S. And institutions. The loss of such tal- facilities who lament the lack of careers continues. ty's laboratory are not inspired my students who among them ent is most in the num- in academe first while those leaving do represent apparent leadership politics, represent the to go to univer- loss of there is ber of students blocked and the world that and I them a great talent, gifted by Some of our most professional sity. .. congratulate another brain drain that has from continuing on to this woeful loss of the difficulties gone poverty important positions potentially knowing they other forms of brilliant leaders unnoticed for years and continues university or post- might in part, be faced as they begin an academic are filled with less education. attributed the to rob us of talent existing right secondary to impact poverty tradition. In of talented, rich has Danish under our noses. one large study high on educational aspirations My immigrant father, This brain drain involves the school it and of the students, was reported individuals, while opportunities. one ten children, was only whose educations are that those in the income The Ontario Child Health one with academic highest . youngsters poorer people can't aspirations. . harmed by their living in finan- group were four times more like- Study prepared by Statistics and I do remember mother afford the training my It is attend six times that female it cial poverty. abundantly clear ly to university, Canada, reports stu- often saying how difficult was to and nine dents from that poverty creates a major risk more likely graduate families on social for my father to continue his for times receive the standards. And assistance times Lack of school failure. Many children more likely to pro- up to required were four more schooling. parental fessional than those in it be living in poverty enter school training surely must give one pause to likely to doing poorly in encouragement to enroll in high- deficits the lowest income think of with some profound that group. that some our most school than those students from er education can reduce a child's their academ- Even the differ- continue to impede more telling, important positions are filled by families not dependent on social own aspirations and the value ic the ence between and less talented individuals assistance. progress through school poorer more coming they may come to attach affluent students affluent while system. persisted even from more families Other work reveals the disad- to education. when was held con- more talented individuals from from One caveat: There is also evi- intelligence vantages students poor fam- So the next time someone that children from stant. Less affluent students sit ilies face: dence many impoverished backgrounds poorer learning envi- nudges you and bemoans the loss families whose assessed idle in the unable to impoverished eventually IQ scores placed background, ronments, crowded study space, of another academic, the loss of the in intelli- the move out of poverty by succeed- them in top third afford training. less parental involvement in the another oncologist, remind ing in school. Researchers have gence were much less likely to The estimated cost of the tal- child's school work and lower him/her of the "mother lode" of attend than richer caused and found that educational stu- ent loss academic talent under - success university by poverty parental expectations. lying just our noses the to dents whose IQ scores the reduction in the talent Some social critics that was key upward mobility placed average argue those rich talents poverty contin- them in the lowest third in intelli- of of lower income students. our professional and political the existing school system, ues to conceal. leaders who influence our instead of providing equality of How would you like it? Clean lunged and fancy-free Sexed up or aseptic? Be courteous, Bryn Boyce CanWest's smoke attacks are away from doorways Opinion Editor hypocritical I clock notice when the hits 9:11 like Honestßeporting.com, a pro- Fiona Marshall nearly everyday. I see the word Israeli media watch-dog, and ter- 'September' and 9/11 pops to rorist word-placement policies mind. The emotions that like events those at Can West are arguing like the Bali and for is the use of emotive bombings Spain language! Guest Columnist bombings provoke, are real. to support their own, purportedly in uncharacteristic A don't The 'terrorist' Envision ways. close bly receive if they make the term really isn't unbiased, agendae. walking to school on a friend of mine is less 10-metre mark. it is a valuable term since more or a However, a September CanWest changed Iraqi gorgeous day. While enjoying the chain smoker. If he's restricted due to the fact that II because it has been used to fresh air before possibility "insurgents" to "terrorists" in a entering indoors from in a he'll there is committee that is far too heart to and smoking building, a cur- pluck many strings. Reuters news story when it is an hour half lecture, your be smoke natural is cloud likely seen lighting a rently reviewing the situation. It Recently, CanWest, a major widely agreed that they do not last experience a before outlet that even stepping outside, would be a shame to have to give media owns the qualify for the title. They have of chemical-filled smoke in the his first Ottawa face. To the causing puff to waft into people tickets because they will Citizen and The since retracted the 'error' but not non-smoker this isn't the noses of those behind him. not walk 10 metres. National Post, have defended before it had hit the stands and a pleasurable . experience. their substitution of The Looking at the bigger picture, words like been read widely. group of people defined smoking addictions are a sign of 'militant' and 'insurgent' with the What was "shock and awe" if as smokers are not people who Ten metres isn't too far our reckless as a soci- more emotive term 'terrorist' not an overly sanitized act unconsciously or have indulgence euphe-; reputa- much to ask. Not in ety. This is the style of habit that Reuters news wire stories, mism that aimed to cast inaccu- tions of insensitivity. In fact, smokes values other from the like the non-smok- everyone indulgence over specifically Middle rate American bombings in a they're just East. and even fewer people's opinions, including more favourable light and intimi- ers... only with intense cravings enjoy that those from the medical profes- date the Iraqi regime into surren- occasionally cloud their the smell of it sion. Smokers read and dering. judgments with smoke. ignore The value of a word The with At there warnings of death on their smoke problem 'terrorist' is Laurier are signs like 'terrorist' is friend often does in how in What my packs so can see getting its definition. Actually in itsj posted at almost every entrance you terms of all attention at best. It's definitions. to the school smoking is, by defi- them to pay to a sign suspect many Some feel stating that the if it is that be smokers needs nitions, inconsiderate, even asks them to stand away become a far more states can terrorists, including; to keep a 10-metre his habit that this behav- from is the United Nations Academic distance from the prompts a building a monstrous emotive, rather than building. Still iour. Sure it's closer than feat. Consensus Definition of the ; it's common to have smokers walking technical term ten metres which I know there smokers that word. CanWest's definition is standing directly outside the out, many are but it's time exist who hold for of school smokers argue, they consideration more specific, focusing only on doors the making it take consideration the the and CanWest that Reuters "someone who students into non- non-smoker being con- charges deliberately tar-J impossible for and pro- is being in its of civilians." smoking siderate is a habitat they practice deceptive use. gets fessors to avoid the smoke on the camp. As outside There's these more for in. soon as they are as often as they smoke. emotionally-void By pushing sexed up lan-; way their smoke but terms and that 'terrorism' The of they light up with out no need for issuing tickets, argues guage, Honestßeporting.com, a purpose the signs isn't is much attention a technical term that refers media smokers really paying too enforcing courteous behaviour to watch-dog with mainly; to segregate from non- "the the details. deliberate of civil- it's allow those to Especially the through the 10-metre rule isn't targeting pro-Israel leanings, aims toj smokers, to peo- ians in cones outside of the school too much to ask in return for of a demonize the with some pursuit political goal." Palestinians and ple an allergy to smoke or Can West's doors that denote the 10- Let enter and views these words leverage public opinion against breathing troubles to enter the actually leniency. people as mark for them. exit without a them school metre buildings having to having "sanitizing effect" to curry pro-Israeli support. comfortably. and It turns out that there isn't a 'hack the dart' with a media bias. An The value of a word like like along you. showing 'ter- Smoking, any other Ottawa Citizen rorist' often ticket that a student could possi- editorial said is suspect at best. It's addiction, makes people act that the Beslan 'rebels' or become a far more emotive, Chechen separatists'(as Reuters rather than technical term, Got or called its Funny them) were terrorists. previous uses. Don't confuse; Pictures? For of sexed Interesting every charge sanitized it, using up language is just Send Them To The Cord language, there's and an equal num- as biased misleading as over- ber of "sexed up" language ly sanitized language. instances. In [email protected] fact, what groups 12Student Life The Cord • Weekly Wednesday September 29, 2004 Vocal Cord Parking no adventure What is the your opinion on new breathalizer policy being put into effect for the Turret Nightclub for Student underage students? spaces in abundance "I think it's a "I think it's an inva- good solution. I sion of privacy. If this year don't know if the they're going to let new policies will a student into a bar, increase underage they should trust COLIN DUFFETT attendance." that the student fol- Special Projects Editor lows the Laurier rules." there always comes SASCHA JOVANOSKI SARAH CURRIE Inevitably,a time the school during year SECOND YEAR SECOND YEAR POLITICAL SCIENCE/HISTORY that the tried and tested issue of COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES parking at Laurier raises its ugly "I feel like not "I think it's fair head has and roars. This year allowing first years before and after than been no different previous in is taking away because you'd want that this the years except year from their experi- to be sure that the outcome has but I changed. ence, don't people going out It that there is not know of first and appears a many are not driving the in parking crisis on this years going to a position to campus Jennifer Asselin time around. In fact, there's still Turret. I can see harm someone Usually this parking lot would be full of students used vehicles how- both sides so I'm else." some room available at the inn. this it seems that around ever, year spaces are plentiful campus. not 100% With the addition of really parking AMANDA CRESSWELL VIKTOR GRIGOROV-GRIGOROV It that the sure." is As well, WLU and UW stu- SECOND YEAR FIRST YEAR lots at the Street Residence entirely possible King FRENCH/PSYCHOLOGY ECONOMICS in the situation dents still be and St. Michael's Campus, the change parking seem to using side has its roots in alternative modes streets such as Lester, Sunview, "I because it University contains approximate- agree, of transportation. Basler noted Bricker and Ezra as their parking limits die amount of ly 1500 parking spaces that are that of the bike but allows "I think it's It the use racks spot. Parking on the street has its underagers great. available to students, faculty, them around has increased this and for to participate. will make the staff and visitors alike. Of those campus advantages disadvantages Because people are a safer year in comparison to previous students. University 1500, approximately 800 are coming to university and more alcohol- enforcement in reserved for faculty and staff, years. By-law it lets them free for younger, place Waterloo is at best. 700 for commut- vigorous By- leaving spaces take in the social part underagers." law restrictions limit the and residence staff 'If that there length of ing students appears of aspect Laurier, time that be members. a car can parked on is not a parking which is a huge part the street the (three MYLES HILLIARD JUSTIN KURYS In during day, ofthe school previous years, parking THIRD YEAR spirit." SECOND YEAR crisis on campus this well the hours that all MUSIC THEORY MUSIC Laurier have been hot hours) as as spaces at a time around, in fact, cars must be off the street (after 2 commodity with the number of there's still some am and before 6). applications outnumbering the free leav- available Of course, parking for number of spaces available, room at the months students eight more than compen- ing without a spot to Inn," sates for the odd ticket that one park their automobiles. Horoscopes might receive on According to Mary Basler, parking city This increase in the use of the streets the Parking Services Manager, during day, especially I«ppy Birthday libra! 22-28) Aries (Mar. 2 jt'fjj 112 bike racks has prompted Parking when the alternative is a Laurier (Sept. I-Apr, 19) ,|? Parking Services will be able to Services to place an order for parking permit that costs $ 184 for sufficiently accommodate the A good friend is going to offer you some- racks to be and months. Make sure you put some time aside this who for more purchased eight students applied parking A is nice to want. thing. surprise gift always week to do what you If you are distributed across school campus. hear about. Don't think that this person permits this year. forced to make a decision, be sure to. has an alternative motive. He or she is examine options, then proceed with be nice. The what think just trying to only thing they you is best. are looking for in return is your friend- ship. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) § Luckiest day: September 29. Taurus fApr 20-May 20) Be sure to jot down any unusual dreams ,1311|| Discover... or thoughts. Your subconscious is trying to tell You need to listen you something. Expect good things this week. Don't be to and trust intuition more. You your may afraid to try something new; you never be with situations which will presented know what the outcome will be, or who test faith in yourself. your you will meet doing it. If presented with store. Old Goat Books, located at Luckiest 29. day: September an situation, look situa- AMY MALLETT uneasy to past 99 Sireet North and imme- King tions to help solve the problem. Staff Writer its Luckiest day: October 4. diately eye-catching for Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) intriguing name, is a store that I, Walking down the streets of Gemini (May 21-June 21) Put a creative element in everything as a fourth year English major Waterloo on a surprisingly warm you're doing right now and whatever task and embarrassed book-lover, am Make sure close attention to at hand will be finished a lot easier and you pay September morning, a memory have walked finances. You may need to save any to by many quicker than with a logical approach. entered head of say quickly my a extra cash for an unexpected problem Offer advice to anyone in need; they may times but never entered. Luckily down the road. If are always con- quote from You've Got Mail. As not be willing to ask for it. you for me I have had scious of how much you are spending though, finally Luckiest day: September 30. a strolls down cheery Meg Ryan you will be fine financially. the opportunity to visit this com- the streets of New York toward Luckiest day: October 4. with Sagittarius 22-Dec. fortable little store, over (Nov 21 ;> $pl§2sj her book store, Just Axound the books avail- Canter 18,000 lining every (June 22-july 22) Corner, she ponders the autumn J| Don't turn your back on able inch of wall space, ranging season and bou- financial issues right now. You need to contemplates If unusual are or you in from World War II his- things happening topics be cautious when spending frivolously. with some quets of freshly sharpened pen- are always being presented An unknown cost or couldtake tory to vegetarian cooking. expense kind of situation to work through, cils and remarks, "I love just you so make sure have In by surprise, you remember it's all a of one big life a conversation with part- part New York in the fall." I enough for emergencies. Now, lesson you are supposed to be learning. owner Scott I discov- Wicken, in Luckiest day: September 30. wouldn't that of Old Goat Books Waterloo is So be extra observant of your surround- say bouquets ered that Old Goat Books has more than just "a bunch of dusty, ings. strike a senti- sharpened pencils ~e. « : Luckiest October 1. books from the day: been in operation since March crappy 705." Capricorn (Dec. 22-jan. 19) mental chord with me, however, j 2001 and was brought to her feeling rings true. will draw most people to the Leo (July 23-August 22) Waterloo by Wicken and busi- Be to start the with prepared feeling pressure It seems that each sea- locale is the name itself. of all the things you're involved in. If ness partner Michael Loubert. you Don't let the little devil inside of you out son our respective eyes can be In speaking with Wicken I have taken on too much, try and get rid decided that trouble. Together, they of isn't of to play much; he'll get you into of anything that worthy your time. opened up to new aspects our was left laughing and shaking my Waterloo Don't let anyone tell you what to do over citizens, particularly Better days are ahead but you must fin- , and even the most head in of the sheer the next little he or she be surroundings appreciation ish what have taken on. while; may students and at the uni- you faculty into trouble. Do what's of wit of the of the Luckiest October 1. trying to get you simple experiences can prove history name. day: used versities, lacked a quality best for you. new and As course Just where did it come from? exciting. Luckiest day: September 30. book store. it Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) reading and studying pile up Well, the facial hair of Wicken "Unique by nature," as for students Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) becomes to get can tell in a second. easy you split V 112 pi Wicken states, the store's prices Don't letanyone tell you how you should into routines and forget about Upon the store, purchasing be about life. You know bet- from $4 to and boasts going your as much range $18, Make sure you are spending exploring their surroundings. both owners had ter than what is best for If "goat-like" anyone you. time with friends and loved ones as a strong non-fiction section with your After someone older is always in face, future a four-year stay, they may facial hair, thus Wicken's fiancee your you can right now. In the near focus on the humanities. special try and do what they suggest to make be too to entered of you, or your friends, may busy never have many the came with the name Old Goat up them happy, but to a minimum. Old Goat Books buys and socialise. So make the best of any pres- Waterloo has to and it Luckiest October 4. unique places Books, let's just say grew day: ent situations. sells items that are only in good October 5. offer. on them. Luckiest day: "a condition, rather than bunch Pisces (Feb I 9-Mar. 20) Perhaps it is time to switch Well worth the visit. Old of books from dusty, crappy the wander and a bit, to Goat Books left me as I Daniel Roth is a Journalism gradu- things up up smiling fake to 705," commented Wicken. the time enjoy any good things and is cur- down the streets of Waterloo and walked back that to now. ate of Conestoga College home, a new vege- are happening you right Of course the books are the is and a Communication Studies for Nothing going to creep up on you rently to experience the city. So, my tarian cookbook under my arm, main attraction has to the store, along take you by surprise, so stop worrying student at IWlfad.lMi,trier. He first I chose in "Discovery...", a thinking Meg Ryan style how will Make that something bad happen. studiedAstrology and other topics with the various pieces of art dis- somewhat for much I love Waterloo in the fall. sure are rest. place practical a you getting enough that almost ten years. and local of genrefor played provided by cre- Luckiest 30. used book day: September university student: a ative beings, but perhaps what Student Life* 13 The Cord Weekly - Wednesday September 29, 2004 e-mail or phone conversation might not appreciate them drop- week that sides but do once a gives both ping by unexpectedly you chance catch He Said/She Said a to up. enjoy the support they are provid- with Also, set boundaries ing for you. them informed. You about what is What it all comes down to is Dear He Said She Said, want with as much or as little keeping your parents for this for information desire to tell don't have to little acceptable behaviour your parents truly care you as you divulge every because kids at in life. Be sure to and even though don't see I'm new to Wilfrid Laurier them. detail, even living period your you for home not that. out what like and dis- them as people to and the whole university life and Just so you're aware, I'm do do point you you go like about how are with time will am live at home and commute. Work out a plan that includes they handling guidance, you so far I love it. I really enjoy- local, these For their wisdom. that So I can't relate contact with them, like an changes. example, you come to appreciate ing all the independence goes really to living regular from abroad. I haven't heard along with living away However, been in the area for of ever home. I've anyone complaining Laurier Career Services Presents: their five weeks now and I'm manag- about parents showing up Information with filled with Teacher Education Sessions ing quite well on my own. a car supplies; have the first. The However, I have a small issue. you'd to be me issue with that is if are My parents are driving only you Teacher Education Attend the sessions: Have questions about applying to programs? following live two in residence and don't crazy, and they hours living you two three have Even I wouldn't away. They phone or room. still, either to Monday, October 4 times a day and leave mes- tell them stop bringing you If it end with me That's were - Consultants & sages or up talking things. just crazy. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. CANTEACH (Australia NZ) Last week- this, I'd be for quite some time. my parents doing 11 a.m. - Noon Daemen College (Amherst, NY) with them to con- end, they just showed up a telling bring along Noon - 1 CCSTA) and food and doms and other related p.m. Greg McNally (Executive Director, car full of supplies parapher- - OzTREKK all kinds of other things. I don't nalia. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. (Australia) but it would like to say it, was really Overall, I definitely - 3 Medaille 2 p.m. p.m. College (Buffalo, NY) and let embarrassing. What if I had a guy keep your parents happy them be of over? a part your life, even and while It be October 5 I love my parents every- you are away. may Tuesday, have done for but for to be from me you away I - 2 TEACH Educational Consultants thing they easy p.m. p.m. (Study Abroad) but be han- they are driving me up the wall home, they may not and I haven't even been in school dling it as well. Wednesday, October 6 for a month yet. She Said... What do recommend? - of Toronto you 10 a.m. 11 a.m. University LAURIE VANDENHOFF II a.m. - Noon Lakehead University Sincerely, Noon - 1 Trent University Parental Dilemma p.m. both and 1 - 2 Brock Simply put, I think you p.m. p.m. University have some growing your parents 2 - 3 Teacher Education He Said... p.m. p.m. Applying to Programs to do. 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Option A is to have it automatically done by the site being :JREAI_ ,_; - ii ..... ,.." t- A!· ..__ -_··_!·-~. _··_. t__ ~----. I P. Green Day's punk-rock opera epic Dr. Christopher diCarlo meets Green Day and deconstructs their new album, American Idiot DR. CHRISTOPHER DICARLO member reveals that they had a time, a fading Johnny Lydon Cord Entertainment bit of a tough time growing up. (Rotten) snarl and ends with Jan account and Perhaps this may for Dean/Beach Boy type har- was my good fortune recently It their generosity to such a cause. monies. From here, the tune to acquire backstage passes to At their recent CD release and segues into 'Dearly Beloved': Green Day's Club Tour perform- performance at The Phoenix, they another delightful ballad with ance of their American Idiot played American Idiot almost in glockenspiel and kettle drums. show at The Phoenix in Toronto its entirety. This is a high-energy This quickly morphs into 'Tales on September 24. work that is modeled as a rock of Another Broken Home' - a I have to admit that I was not opera - a saga, of sorts - which Springsteen-esque power surge a dyed-in-the-wool Green Day tells the story of travel, despair, with impressive offbeats. fan (I grew up with the Sex hypocrisy, escapism, but eventu- Getting through Part 2 of the Contributed diCarlo Pistols and the Clash and consid- by Christopher Not five ally, hope. hope for a Utopia, album took us through with members of ered Green Day to be 'punk Chris diCarlo (second from right) hangs out Green but for a more relevant and realis- movements from suburbia, the Phoenix. I and a friend in Toronto backstage at light'). However, certainly was Day tic world - a world of greater through urban damnation, aware of their and music, always for and and lost faith. It's hear much with accountability personal despair, angst which you might as move, (complete Bobby thought they wrote clever, short, political actions. difficult not to get swept up in the from Springsteen, and U2, as you Deniro quote: "Are you talking to and catchy tunes. flow The opening track and title of continuity and upbeat of this would from Queen or the Clash. me?"), we come to 'Give Me I to that am quite pleased say and is album. And with rebel- rock 'n roll cliches another eerie ballad the album tour pretty trans- a ring-of There are Novacaine', I was as impressed with their lat- I will parent and reflects how Green lion implicit in its content, aplenty on this album, but sounding like Chris Isaak meets est release American Idiot and feels the world be that this CD has the damned if don't it off The Dead 'She's a Day may per- say potential they pull Kennedys. I meet- performance as was with Americans used call with bit of Rebel' is ahead ceiving America and to become what we to a a panache. Just as we more straight them in are ing They a 80's person. today (thanks in large part, to a desert island album (we'll just mellow out into the chanting surfer punk with definite three the nicest I of have White have wait "Are feel. is guys Republican presence in the to and see). crowd-swaying hypnotic Joe Jackson This pretty met in the so-called rock and roll W. In reference the third rock and here it House led by George Bush). to song, we, we are the waiting?", we get good roll, (and Not did take industry. only they In Orwellian fashion, Billie Joe 'Holiday', Billie Joe said: "This kicked in the head with another just happens to mention the chat - time to albeit, briefly of artifi- is about how I hate fuckin' called That's from Armstrong's lyrics talk song fast-paced surf-punk ditty 'Toronto'). right, due to their incredibly busy cially generated hysteria, tension, George fuckin' W. Bush." It is a 'St. Jimmy'. This spunky tune chatting with each member of the schedule - and take few a pic- paranoia and propaganda, which direct attack against Bush's poli- combines the originality and raw- band, I got the distinct feeling when heard that tures, but they for in the of The Ramones with the that rather like Canada and follow blind, dogmatic 'redneck' cy war Iraq, blindly ness they my wife is the Clinical Director who believe it is of The its agendas. I do not think it was dogmatic always sassy edginess Pogues. people. for series of homes in a group band better to attack than the said that the is nice and accidental that this recently reflect, Billie Joe song a Something quite Toronto, they gave her a bag behind the appeared on the same David hypocrisy of hiding dedication to the recently unpredictable now happens on auto- filled with guitar picks, and Ramone. The the CD: there is tabla drum Letterman Show as Presidential flag religion (specifically, deceased Johnny a jam graphed drums sticks, a set list, melodies. Then candidate John Kerry. As Billie born-again Christianity). song itself has two distinct sides. with Morrocan an eight ten signed photo, Broken 'She's by Joe said, "We're not anti- 'Boulevard of The second half morphs into a quite suddenly, an autographed CD liner and, out. is notes, American, we're anti-war." Dreams' is another serious ballad straight ahead rock n' roll 50's Ordinary Girl' bursts This by the end of the evening, an alone in the real- Public reminiscent of Weezer On American Idiot (the show about walking tune by way of Image quite and, autographed microphone. and album), after 'City of the ization of desolation, despair and Limited. Very effective hybrids for those of you who can remem- As I inter- a philosopher, am this is 'Are We I must UK band called In Damned' leaves us with power angst. Following on this album, say. ber, a Squeeze. ested in the motivation behind This is of chants, 'I Don't Care' explodes in The Waiting?' a classic Following 'St. Jimmy', a tune 'Letterbomb', the question human actions. A quick search on the a chorus of rock/punk ballad, likes of about our street kid on the glorious three-quarter tough - Please see Green, page 17 the biographies of each band Cord the movies: Shaun the Dead goes to of falling apart and soon • enough the Cord volunteers offer their opinions of the spoof / zombie flick / zombies begin taking over town. With developed characters romantic comedy, Shaun ofthe Dead and unique directing, this movie is worth a trip to the theatre. miss Some advice to you is not to The United Kingdom setting funny, rather he is stupid, or that reads: a movie with a tagline make is refreshing to the big screen, stoned, enough to us laugh "A romantic comedy. With zom- charac- him. and for some reason, the at bies." ters' British accents adcl to the What zombie movie wouldn't -Erin Moore without little hilarity of the film. be complete a social this movie While Shaun Please don't go to commentary? of I love a good spoof. So you'd fulfill the Dead is not subtle in this in an attempt to your aca- think that with a British twist, to make demic need for depth of plot or regard, it does manage Shaun of the Dead would be my characters. It did, however, make society out to be quite funny. newestjpve. Wrong. Shaun of the ridicu- -Kris Cote me ask myself, in all its Dead was that movie I wanted to lousness, "What would I do if later. end sooner, rather than threatened If think Shaun the Dead Waterloo was by zom- you of because the Maybe it was I to is shameful zombie movie, bies? Would risk my life save a with opening credits coincided I take think This satire takes the my friends? Would every- again. due to the advent of my cough of 28 Later and adds a one to the safe confines the film Days because I cold. Or maybe it was Huether Hotel?" layer of humour. The film takes three- had to at that critical Photo aim pee Contributed -April Cunningham at our cellphone-obsessed and I quarter point of the film finds the time to Shaun of the Dead contains assloads of zombies. culture and yet it missed a bit. Maybe was crack the occasional fart The past few years haven't been joke. behind me because the guy the Shaun the Dead could be kind to spoof movies, as of just If love mother, would still kick the of some- or you out at everything, funny your crap the hit laughed Scary Movie series demon- surprise of the season. shoot her in the face with I you a thing. not, and the only thing thought I of strates, so was initially wary if she had somehow been -Chris Clemens would have been turn- shotgun was funny Shaun of the Dead. turned of the Don't miss a movie into one ravenous ing around and jamming my bag As it turns out, Shaun of the dead? Shaun the Dead When I think back to the viewing down his throat (edi- living of with a that of popcorn does of tagiine Dead an impressive job what me addresses other eth- of Shaun of the Dead, note: mess with this, amongst reads "A romantic tor's don't making fun of recent zombie ical in of sticks out the moments. zombie issues, one the are funny when I have a sinus cold). movies and remaining fresh With comedy. memorable more hilarious movies of the Like when Shaun tells his throng There were some enough to be interesting. It have been the of sales zombies." the timed beat- year. might rum, Radio-Shack-esque peo- scenes, including Although I've seen both 28 Days in effort instill a the music of but seeing someone accidentally ple an to ing of zombies to Later and Dawn of the Dead of motivation: "There's the of take a dart to the back of the head smidgen and rest the Freddy Mercury (original and remake), it wasn't Shaun (Simon Pegg), but there is in the has never been quite so side-split- no 'I' in 'team'.... the of I'd give real boys Queen. until after I left the theatre that I main character, lacks any life 'meat Or when Shaun's 5 ting. Shaun's deference to the pie.'" film a 3 out of fudgicles is drunk bloody on some of the as his goal to picked up spoofs goals, get campy horror genre is tactful (as lousy roommate apparently apol- and recommend it on a cheap his of these films. Monty Python with sloth-like, overweight for isn't a full much as possible, at least), and as ogizes being an unemployed night, but this certainly Ed Frost) at the the movie is not; it seems at times buddy (Nick "romantic it isn't bad slob: "I'm Shaun.... No, a comedy" sorry, price flick. local As a result, to have been more influenced by pub every night. Then whiff -Caitlin Howlett either. Shaun is a pleasant sur- Shaun, I'm sorry." a with his Hollywood stoner films. The Shaun's relationship girl- of prise, both as a genre-blender and. something nasty comes friend Liz Ashfield) is character Ed is not exceptionally (Kate Shaun's as proof that British people can wav. Entertainment* 17 Wednesday September 29, 2004 - The Cord Weekly Sarah Harmer double bill RACHEL BURNS ness with his most memorable leader of her band but at the same Entertainment Cord them. song, "Kathleen," and totally time did not overshadow blew the audience away. His Her conversations with guitarist to the dates many banter between enter- interesting songs Mike O'Neill were quite 18 and 22 WhileSeptember may (A sOzA^ was both humorous and amiable taining. She played an incredibly have functioned as a normal and he quite literally never strong set and managed a perfect and others tho~yyi Sarah Harmer. Both shows were him. Go his CD. some in the Do these lyrics? If e-mail the title and artist buy people dancing you recognize so. song to impeccably entertaining, and lit- Next came the woman (or aisles. In contrast, the protest win Of I 'll have [email protected] and you could a fabulous prize. course, no way demand- erally left the audience in goddess, you choose) everyone song "Dandelions Bullet of if it. but have live with the conscience of ing more. knowing you Google you'll to guilty a dirty had come to see. Harmer simply Holes" and "Tether" were played who hails from Idaho, Ritter, that is cheater. last week s winner Jason Shim who knew that the from walked on stage with her trusty with a poignant beauty Congrats to lyrics were was a bundle of positive energy acoustic in tow, dressed quintessential Harmer. She also guitar up "Wake lip" by the Arcade Fire. with his soft "Girl in and opened like but with air of a hippy, an played her ever-present the War" that left a stillness in the and professionalism. She "Oleander", a live favourite, and grace Pre-Bedouin of Pink of the audience party courtesy Belly air as members "In Comer", said hello to her audience and a newer song, My who wondered this incredible with her both the then proceeded to open leaving audience capti- and he songwriter was what had chilling but favourable "Greeting vated. She came out and played comins next. He broke the still- Card Aisle." She was a dominant three encores, "Lodestar" being the crowd favourite. Both shows were very well orchestrated and entertaining. While the energy level seemed still left the higher at UW, one show Guelph feeling as though fulfilled. If expectations were I anyone missed out, feel for you, but she'll be back at some point future I in the near and strongly recommend check her you out. Until then, you can always buy all of her CDs. That way you can at least sing along. Contributed Photo Sarah Harmer and guitarist Mike O'Neill entertained with their music and on-stage banter. Carly Beath T.O. crowd Pink from Brantford, opened for Bedouin Soundclash at Green Day impresses Belly, Wilf's on Friday night. album is called and one the distinct Green, from page 9 'Homecoming' Again' gets and like 'Jesus of Suburbia', is feeling of hope with this track. rebellion comes up. The possible divided into five parts. I defy you I know from personal experi- "T" realization that "T* *"1T i °ii apathy only gets what not to think of The Who when ence that leaving you con- is you what others want a call for sider home you listen to the first movement: and traveling for and for action. "Where change 'The Death of St. Jimmy'. The awhile tends to put things into will all the martyrs when the WW ,\ E S go their MlIT boys put own unique twist perspective upon your return. virus wires itself? And where will to the tune of course, but you can This same sentiment is captured we all when it's too late?" And ADULT ENTERTAINMENT go hear the history and the influence. here. As the title of the final track the is extended L so song an nourishes think that is And it me to suggests, Whatshername' a conditional ...where it's all about talent! metaphor stating the and so many rock cliches can be put reflection on Jesus' odyssey that IF we do not act now, THEN has to such productive use. The confessing that, though time we deserve what eventually hap- and but MONDAY AMATEUR STRIP NIGHT Death of St. Jimmy' is a rock passed, he may forget her not pens. roll powerhouse which ends in the experience of being with her. The last of the individual suicide and well After Green changes very Day completed 'Wake Me When CASH! songs, Up into 'East American Idiot, Prize $1000 an equally powerful playing they is which September Ends,' a returned for famil- song 12th Street'- a song about a second set of rival 'Good Riddance may (Time and desire iar hits and escapism a to return to a Queen cover. They EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT of Your bal- Life)' as a signature that is the crowd well something, some life played and did not lad for Green Day. The seasons somehow, in some way, better. disappoint. As I mentioned, WET T-SHIRT CONTEST are clearly metaphors represented 'Nobody Likes You' is a paranoid above, I was impressed as much in to the youthful Spring spirited filled with their album and their rant delusion, deceit, by new Summer, and to IN CASH PRIZES eventually and ridicule and 'Rock and Roll I $875 showmanship on stage, as was with Autumn, September as a Girlfriend' is a Ramones-style by their incredible enthusiasm for defining point for change. Billie LADIES NEVER PAY A COVER post card sent to St. Jimmy when their fans and their good-natured Joe Mike Armstrong, Dirnt, and Jesus toward those in met Whatshername. The spirit me and KING STREET NORTH WATERLOO AT NORTHFIELD Tre 32. Cool are all Go figure. final track of this movement is attendance with me. Tel; 886-7565 The final movement of the called 'We're Coming Home oneshortthursday Sports 18 ■ Wednesday September 29, 2004 The Cord Weekly Hawks all heart in Homecoming match Hawks nine late put up points to triumph over McMaster; now number one in Ontario, third in Canada replaced all coherent reflection. The Hawks had shutdown the best running back in Canada. had beaten They an opponent who hadn't lost to an Ontario had team in 39 games. They erased a nine point deficit in the BRYAN SHINN last five minutes. They had done Sports Editor it all in front of a sold-out "TT Homecoming crowd. fuck, exclaimed And as the linebacker took it Jesse Alexander all in, he appeared perfectly con- moments after the final whistle tent in letting his initial response blew, if only because there was stand. nothing else he could say. Holy fuck. The scene was rich with emo- On a day that saw Laurier tion as hordes of fans in purple alumni break a Guinness record and gold congregated at midfield for the most simultaneous for an exercise in elation. It was a cushion the whoopee expulsions, Erin Moore post-gam'e celebration that Hawks played brilliantly to even- field with seconds left in the fourth to the Golden reflected a crowd so captivated Brian Devlin converts a 27-yard goal 24 quarter give ranked tually deflate the second first. Hawks a 34 - 33 He also converted on this field in the and yet so shocked that gasps, advantage. goal Marauders 34 - 33 on a 27-yard smiles and inaudible cheers in With some creative footwork and Lumsden who was greeted field goal by Brian Devlin with Maggiacomo, were crucial rudely the Hawks water. a touch of luck, the Marauder a Hawks' defender two yards 24 seconds remaining. keeping above by to on the field However, it was the offence that quarterback was able later. After laying for Entering the contest, the ques- escape sacks and for considerable of Soundbites offered an lead. two a receiver a amount time, tion for Laurier fans was Jesse up early spot TD. Lumsden to the Lumsden. The former All- Following a nifty 24-yard a 65-yard was relegated treatment. back draw orchestrated Nick sidelines for is Canadian running was on- play by "This why you play football. Cameron, QB made When asked if it was his It's think it will to shatter the Canadian sin- Ryan Pyear everything you pace Devlin calmly split Alexander on a second down to a doing, simply respond- be." gle-season rushing record and good pass the uprights, pointed wide Andrew Baechler. The ed, "Hell yes." -Andy Baechler had yet to be even remotely open under the receiver found the endzone to the "Laurier" One play later, pres- slowed by an opponents' defence. young of and with a dive, only for an official to across his chest and sure Phillips seemingly "It was supposed to be a secret, disoriented without Lumsden on mark the ball on the one-yard crowd but it's broken in two spots. It waited for the It took one only snap line. Two plays later, Pyear tossed the field, the McMaster quarter- happened in the first quarter to lose its collective back's found the hands of for Laurier's defence it to in the back pass Western". up Bryon Hickey against mind. of the endzone for 7 Hawks' defensive back Conor establish their right corner a -Ryan Pyear, referring to the to who returned the ball 54- - 0 Healey his advantage. cast on left arm protecting a interior dominance. After of After two strong defensive a series strong yards to the Marauder one-yard broken ulna and radius. stances by the Hawks, the offence defence stances by both sides, the line. One play later, Pyear called his number for looked to Hawks hit the room with own for the major and It took only one once again poised dressing "Our goal going in was to take snap the After the with 17 - 14 lead. lead. Hawks were to be score. They were ignited a a big shots at Lumsden." Lumsden's fallibility recog- of Joel Wright receptions The slow play continued in unable to convert on two-point -Jesse Alexander, linebacker nized, and for Laurier's defence pair 23 - 19 the Hawks lead. the third, as McMaster tied the convert, the score sat at at to establish their interior domi- giving a 14-point with FG and third. In the second the a 20-yard took the end of the nance. On his first three carries, quarter, game "When you beat McMaster it's a the lead with a Lumsden six Marauders began to chip away at two-point safety - Please Undefeated, 20 huge cause for celebration. It managed just yards see page the deficit and the Hawks' late in the However, the and would finish the with a quarter. was a great day for Canadian game tries. defence. Two minutes after Hawks were about to catch a University football." modest 112 yards on 24 learned in take Laurier extended their lead to two break, and subsequently the numbers -Dean McMurray "Our goal going was to By McMaster found the just how crucial Lumsden is to big shots at Lumsden," said majors, the Marauders' offensive well- who collected five scoreboard by way of a 29-yard "UNDER-RATE-ED." Alexander, aa Yards by Andrew -j gained assisted tackles and touchdown being. IUU -Golden Hawks' fans, mocking tackles, three pass. Baechler in the last five the third assisted sack in the Devlin's first field With 4:33 left in McMaster running back Jesse one game. Following minutes of playing time of the the Marauders' half The linebacker ensemble of goal game, a 41-yarder quarter, quarter- three and Lumsden after a that saw the on receptions back for flick to Alexander, Justin with just over eight minutes opted a pass star put up a dismal 45 yards. Phillips, one punt return. Yannick Carter and Lee remaining in the half, the Marauders struck. once again Games since the 2Q Marauders have lost to an TOP TEN ' Ontario opponent before Saturday's loss. 1. ALBERTA (3) Sacks issued out by the 2. MONTREAL (4) Marauder defence on 3. LAURIER (7) Hawks' quarterback who 4. SASKATCHEWAN (5) Pyear was playing with a broken arm. 5. LAVAL (6) 6. SAINT MARY'S (1) Laurier's Canadian rank- 7. MCMASTER (2) after Saturday's win, 3ingwhich also finds the team 8. OTTAWA (8) first in Ontario squads. 9. CONCORDIA (NR) 10. WESTERN (NR) Comeback wins by the Golden Hawks this sea- _ . :Y] , 3 in four OUA Standings son only games. Team W L OTL PTS All- Laurier 4 0 0 8 Rushing yards by Canadian running back Ottawa 4 0 0 8 90- Jesse Lumsden, over McMaster 3 10 6 second 112 yards less than his lowest rushing this Guelph 3 10 6 game season. Western 2 2 0 4 attendance York 2 2 0 4 Homecoming Stadium on at University Waterloo 12 13 Saturday, the fifth highest Windsor 13 0 2 Canadian University Erin Moore 6 641 ' Sports this season. Queen's 0 4 0 0 Nick Cameron (left), receives the hand-off from Ryan Pyear in the earlv stages of Saturday's game. Toronto 0 4 0 0 to forceful Marauder front seven. Cameron was limited to only 46 yards on 13 carries due in large part a Sports* 19 Wednesday September 29, 2004 - The Cord Weekly La cultural niche Deja-vu on the diamond Liga's Football league reflects Spaniard's vim and vigour Cord Sports sit Brandon Currie region of Spain to fall to Generalisimo Francisco Franco's with Paul down fascist forces, a huge source of regional pride. Albacete, con- Reidel to discuss The Beautiful Game versely, fell relatively early to the fascistas and was used as a stag- was and what "If learn about air you want to ing ground for and ground wrote author Phil into Valencia. what could have Spain," English insurgencies Ball in his brilliant work Morbo: Sure enough, a disheveled been. the Story of Spanish Football, man furiously shelling sunflower the talk "go to pitch and to the seeds was sitting a couple seats to MIKE BROWN guys eating sunflower seeds." my left. Valencianos, speaking a Staff Writer Morbo, a uniquely Spanish bastardized dialect of Catalan and national term (in the sense), Castilian Spanish, can be sensi- in Waterloo, the translates tive which loosely to the deep- to Spanish you speak, SundayGolden Hawks baseball I seated rivalry held between cer- so treaded carefully. faced with an squad was eerily tain teams that permeates not just in familiar situation. As 2003, to the itself but Spanish game Morbo is the football make the OUA playoffs, they regionalism, self-identity, eco- that would need to win twice and nomics and troubled rivalry a political hope for some help from other permeates Spanish Bryan Shinn past. OUA clubs. Last Laurier year, Tucked away on the political regionalism, self- Sure, these baseball players were happy when this picture was their final two but won games, and cultural fringes of Europe, economics taken, but after not making the playoffs, we don't anticipate smiles, identity, in lost to Toronto a tie-breaking and her Spain football possess an hoots, or even arm raises any time soon. and a troubled procedure. enigmatic identity that is as con- he noted. "We bats that cost them dearly at some past. Unfortunately, this year through," played voluted and interwoven as the political did what crucial in the In a would not see the tables turn. baseball, and we points season. great nation herself. It taps into the that had do." double-header last week impressive play saw we to key Despite Spaniard's sense of pueblo, the Timing my inquisition with it all Laurier's the Golden Hawks defeat their Certainly, Laurier left on against Western, their the pride they associate with home side down 1-0 on a ter- the field in their final weekend. offence went ice cold, cross-town Waterloo rivals 5-2 causing and A rible Albacete I used heritage birthplace. highly goal, my Derek well in them fall 2 - 1 and 4 - 1 to the - to and 1 0, the Hawks Rapini pitched very ritualistic football verb "Excuse narrowly people, has polite tenses, me missed his final start as a Golden Hawk, Moreover, the the playoffs again, finding visiting Mustangs. another fiesta to add to but I could become sir, was hoping you in the themselves in fifth place. a two-run homer fourth Golden Hawks' sluggish 0-3 their already long list of town- tell me a little of the rivalry with Brock the blemish on a 5 - start can be attributed to a lack- By sweeping a talented marking only specific religious processions and Albacete." luster offence that Toronto finished the season 2 Meanwhile, a balanced mustered just team, victory. carnivals that comprise local cul- He furrowed his brow and over the with Laurier a of offense did the job with five dif- two runs collectively tied with record ture. responded in perfect Castilian, 8-10. Last weekend's of ferent Golden Hawks notching three contests. pair So I decided to try out Ball's "Albacete (al-bah-THE-tay in the RBIs. an to the offen- losses to Toronto, therefore, came In effort solve theory. There I was, in Valencia's lispy Spain-ish accent), they're back to haunt the Golden Hawks, sive problems before next season, Estadio de Mestalla for the final going to be relegated... they Coach Reidel is his as Toronto nabbed the final play- encouraging "We played really fixture of last season's Liga, with don't have the cojones, style and off virtue of their head-to- players to find a summer team to spot by Valencia having already clinched commitment that we do, just like and then some good for. Given the short head success. play season, first in the league; the game was a the galacticos [Real Madrid], But when we Reidel can't afford to Though obviously disappoint- days simply the is mere formality before trophy my wife a Madridlena [citizen have his hitters the ed, Head Coach Paul Reidel was needed it entering year would of in-laws something, be presented to the Madrid], so my are pleased with his teams' final cold. didn't happen." Campeones for the second year Madridistas *sigh*." effort. "We had to win those two Looking forward to next year, running. -Paul Reidel, Head Coach Reidel remains "We games today, and we came hopeful. this However, wasn't a game have he a good set lineup," pretty without Morbo. In the Spanish In - the second Jordan claims, specifically singling out Please see Morbo, page 20 game, Civil War, Valencia was the last home field- Pat his this GOLDEN HAWK Wittig singled centre Kropf as choice as in the first all-star er Ryan O'Connor year's OUA shortstop. UPDATE inning to supply the only offense Alongside Kropf, the Hawks do, of the game. Phil Cervoni, the in fact, have a solid core of Week of September 27 Hawks' soft-tossing southpaw, returning players, which includes 5 1/3 and catcher Nick to October 1, 2004 pitched scoreless innings to Wittig, Cervoni, - others. improve his record to 3 0 on the Guiler, among LAST WEEK'S RESULTS season, while Anthony lafrate However, the pitching staff recorded the final five nail will be and the loss 09/22104 outs to fairly young down the of M Baseball 1, Western 2 shutout. some important graduating the wins - Derek M Baseball 1, Western 4 Alas, were not players Rapini, Anthony and Kevin and Tim M Rugby 10, Guelph 12 enough to prolong an up lafrate, Albrecht, will down "We McGinnis - W Rugby 8, Trent 10 season. played really undoubtedly and then when hurt good some days the squad. 09/25/04 it That Laurier we needed something, didn't being said, faith- M Football McMaster 33 like that 34, happen, we didn't hit," ful can only hope next year Brandon Currie W Lacrosse Toronto 5 11, explained Reidel. "We had great the Golden Hawks can finally W Soccer that ever-elusive Valencia CF celebrates its second title in as weeks, despite los- 1, Carleton 1 pitching and defence." earn first playoff many their last fixture to hated rivals Albacete. M ing regional Soccer 1, Carleton 4 Indeed, it was Laurier's silent birth. M Rugby 25, Windsor 11 Bryce. The women now have a 09/26/04 record of 1 - 2 - 3 on the season. W Lacrosse 10, Queen's 9 The men were not as fortunate, W Lacrosse McGill 8 10, their lone Wingspan as they dropped game W Soccer 0, Ottawa 0 4 - of the weekend by a score of W Rugby 5, Brock 5 1 to Carlton. The men have lost M Baseball 5, Waterloo 2 three in after their a row winning M Baseball 1, Waterloo 0 Your weekly varsity update in less opening two. UPCOMING HOME GAMES time than it takes CordSports to SOLID WEEKEND FOR 1 0/01/04 LAURIER RUGBY crack that isn't On Saturday afternoon, the Swimming vs. Western, a joke funny. men's rugby team took advan- 6:30 PM, Athletic Complex of their home field advan- tage www.laurierathletics.com HAWKS SOAR TO PERFECT stopped Laurier to all three wins. Facing the Windsor 10/02/04 START IN MONTREAL tage. tinued their winning ways on the GOLDEN HAWKS TIED UP IN Lancers, the Hawks took the M Football vs. Waterloo, The Golden Hawks women's weekend by posting exhibition OTTAWA - 11 match by a score of 25 mark- lacrosse team on a show as 7:00 PM, put victories over Guelph and Brock. University Stadium Both of Laurier's soccer teams ing the team's first victory of the Live travelled to Montreal to on w wvv.laurierath3etics.com they The Gryphons visited Laurier on headed to Ottawa this week- past season. The Hawks to their season on the prepare and open campus Friday were subsequently end to continue their OUA sea- travel to Western this weekend. 10/03/04 of The McGill University. ladies dropped 4-2. On Saturday sons. The women took on M Earlier in the day, the women's Soccer a vs. Windsor, started with convincing 11-5 night, the Hawks traveled to St. Carlton in their first and game team battled to a hard-fought 5 - 1:00 win the of take the Brock PM, Stadium over University Catherines to on University tied 1 1 in a defensive -. tough, 5 tie with the visiting Brock Toronto on Saturday. On Sunday, Badgers. The team managed to W Soccer game. Nadia De Faveri scored The travel vs. Windsor, Badgers. women to followed with vic- win - they promptly the game 3 1 and build on 3:00 for the Golden Hawks. The PM, Stadium McMaster on Saturday to take on University tories over and the host Queens their flawless pre-season record squad then travelled to the the Marauders. W McGill, scores of 10 - 9 and Hockey vs. Jr. Chiefs, by University of Ottawa and battled 7:30 10-8 respectively. Star perform- -compiled by Mark Hopkins PM, Rec scoreless tie thanks to STILL UNDEFEATED Complex to a excep- ances for the Hawks included tional goalkeeping from Marie The women's hockey team con goalie, Cass Horyn, who back- u -I 20 - Wednesday September 29, 2004 The Cord Weekly victory, Devlin stepped into posi- Ed the Stadium turf . tion. As if in slow motion, Devlin Bailers remain undefeated after four "Realistically we didn't paused briefly before he calmly expect to win," remarked Pyear, the who split the uprights, pointed to was sacked six times in the "Laurier" across his chest and afternoon, but - managed to from Homecoming, page 18 Hawks as they came alive in the favourite receiver, Baechler, for post waited for the crowd to lose its over 270 yards and three TDs. final minutes of of play with their two dynamic plays. The first of short lived as McMaster scored collective mind. and Hawks' "It's everything you think it undefeated strike which saw the second-year starter on a six-yard reception just 11 McMaster's final two plays will be," said Baechler, whose history on the line. run 38-yards to the Maruader 51 seconds into the With the quarter. ammunition provided more clutch play earned him the yard line, while second had only Player score 26- 23, the worse was yet for the Hawks' faithful, as of the Game nod. Baechler march 36-yards for the to come for Hawks' fans as we Two "Realistically, Phillips' sack and Jeff Smeaton's things were evident TD to edge within two points of McMaster picked Laurier's apart didn't to punctuated the the expect McMaster. interception immediately following game: defence in an abrupt 75-yard McMaster defeat. a really good was about to win." "Enough can't be said about party drive and Lumsden TD, giving As the ball found Smeaton's take place, and Laurier should Andy, he's a second year player the visitor's a commanding nine - it celebration time rematch Ryan Quarterback who like fifth hands, was as anticipate a with the Pyear, plays a year," point lead. a sea of Hawks' supporters flood- Marauders on November 27 in explained Pyear, referring to The of Hawks' fans image the Yates With less than five minutes Baechler. Cup. heading for Seagram Drive When asked if the Hawks can remaining in regulation, Pyear As the minutes ticked away, seemed to the Golden inspire beat McMaster again in the enlisted the services of his Laurier was left with just one Slumsden Yates' Cup, Baechler was realis- possession to take a shot at the tic, "hopefully, but this game win. After a strong punt return down all-star Shutting CIS Jesse could have gone either way." He from none other than Baechler, Lumsden was crucial in the added, "We're smaller, but the Hawks found themselves at quick- Hawks' victory. Here are the er." the Marauder 45-yard line with running back's numbers so far And while Baechler's contin- 1:35 left the clock on needing this season. ued in a similar there for the win. tone, was only a field goal about his GAME 1 VS. WESTERN something confidence After a Cameron run rendered few bever- Andrew 228 10.9 3 TDs that, given a evening zero yards, Pyear found yards, yards per carry, his have for crucial 16 ages, response might Agro a yard recep- GAME 2 VS. WATERLOO resembled Alexander's. tion. Not comfortable with the 344 14.3 3 TDs yards, yards per carry, These players know how distance, Pyear added insurance are. with throw good they They've already a nine-yard to GAME 3 VS. TORONTO won the biggest Laurier football Baechler. 12.8 4 204 yards, yards per carry, TDs in game 13 years. With the table set, and only a 27-yard field goal and 24 seconds GAME 4 VS. LAURIER 112 4.7 1 TD standing between the Hawks and yards, yards per carry, match when the two teams up. the worker's Ghosts ofFranco still Betis, team, gar- nered international socialist sup- port when it played Sevilla, who Erin Moore haunt football was closely linked with Franco. Spanish After Sevilla tried to woo a Betis coach to their richer team in the late 19405, Radio Moscow - from Morbo, page 19 continental approach with declared that, "Sevilla, the capi- Brazil's Ronaldinho, Cameroon's talist team of the city, have tram- Samuel Eto'o, Sweden's Henrik of Francoist their noble The ghosts Spain pled upon proletarian Larsson and Portugal's Deco. still haunt La Liga, and regional neighbours Betis, abusing the FC Barcelona, much like its The hawk for Real Madrid still handed to them by the fas- contempt power region of Catalonia, is wealthy burns as hot as their white cist Francoist regime." list and diverse. Its players usually meringue uniforms. Catalonians, CADDYCASH speak to the media in their native Galicians, Basques, Valencians If a golf caddy receives nine percent commission language. In Madrid, even David and Andalucians still wear their in Beckham stumble and Vijay Singh has won eight tournaments must through anti-Franco badges on the sleeves Albacete ended up beating the in his hor- 2004, one would think his caddy would be doing addressing media of their region's football squads. Valencia 1 - 0, dulling the post- pretty well for himself. One would be right. In rifically broken Spanish. celebration somewhat, but I Brutal centralized power game 26 events this season, the Raging Fijian has col- Athletic Bilbao, one of two combined with the linguistic and had learned something far more lected a record $9,455,566 which, based on stan- sides from the Spain's politically cultural suppression of anything important from my seed-shelling dard has the dude who caddie commission, car- estranged Basque Country, has not Castilian were hallmarks of acquaintance. Spanish football, the David with all- ries clubs, Renwick, making a pretty only ever played an Francoist Spain, while the while passionate, is quite pacific the hefty sum. With his commission totalling Basque squad, employing vibrant, cosmopolitan culture of in comparison to the fooliganism in $851,000, Renwich would be 79 on the PGA most racist selection policy has been of the British In outlying regions pro- leagues. fact, list in between Crane and be all of money Ben Corey what must surely profes- jected onto the prevailing football Spain's equivalents to hooligans Pavin. sional sports. This summer, when culture, producing the best rivalry are called 'ultras' which is more their redesigned home jersey was in football: Real of a term, sig- UNCONVENTIONALLYFANTASTIC European politically-loaded unveiled, removing the classic Madrid FC Barcelona. the real motives behind A former football turned television against nifying player analyst red and white stripes in favour of After extremism in La Liga. But it's not is, without fail, rich with potential. The potential Portuguese superstar an abstract melange of polygonal Luis with Real from divisive. increases when said nick- Figo signed necessarily exponentially analyst's red blotches against white, there the Barca in 2000, fans in Although Morbo may run name is "The Moose" and is employed by Fox. was mass rioting and the national Barcelona's monstrous stadium, through La Liga and into On in an afternoon between the rampant Sunday game police had to be called in to quell Camp Nou, waited with fiery other facets of Spain's collective Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions, the stars the garment discontent. anticipation for the sullied star's social identity, much like the and Johnston us this aligned, Darryl gave gem, Real Betis and FC Sevilla, the also return to their pitch. The horrific man's Madridleha wife, it's "It's not that these are unconventional, guys just two clubs from Seville, have been known as La a source of latent connectivity that do results, Verguenza they things differently." divided along class lines for of bonds of a (The Derby Shame) saw the that glues the weak decades, giving both left and IS STILL SHIT for almost min- INVINCEABLE SHIT game delayed 30 great nation together. right wing boughts of Morbo What happens when a perpetually unachieving utes as Figo tried to take a corner athlete demands a trade while under contract? If with the likes of cell phones, bat- Toronto GM Rob non-alcoholic beer and a you're Raptors Babcock, you teries, star head at him go about your daily business and expect the pig's being hurled to show up for training camp. With zero leverage, from 110,000 enraged his best years behind him, and several NBA Catalonians. of teams, including Houston and Dallas, publically The rivalry course goes expressing no interest in number 15, Carter will back much further. With the be murdered and forced to play for the Raps this season or make club's president no money. He claims he wants to win now. their stadium and country club I want to but team's Civil War Vince, win now my super- obliterated during the star has to be Barca entered the pissed away every opporunity a (1936-1939) dominant player. Francoist period with quite a chip the on its shoulder. Winning Liga DC-BOUND title in 1944 amongst bribed ref- The time has come to say goodbye to the pride of erees and a fascist team president Montreal. With the team to heading Washington saw Franco himself grudgingly in the off-season, Expos are in the middle of their hand over the trophy to a proudly last series in the called home for 35 city they've defiant Catalonian squad. years. And instead of citizens paying tribute to Even a quarter-century after the franchise as one would expect, they've Franco's death, Madrid is still the showed the stadium than before. up at even less foot- pedigree of pure Spanish In less than 4000 fact, people paid to see the ball; Raul, Morientes, Torres and Expos on Monday night, or two-thirds of old Casillas are symbols of the www.soccernet.com Laurier's crowd. It's not the silent homecoming Castilian order while that Spanish new uniform Left: An Athletic Bilbao forward sports their don't care. treatment, they just a inter- football. Barcelona employs more sparked riots. 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These works snatched my from the crowds everyone to check out the wandering eye 4 6TT7ow, free booze," I Canadian and Glass Gallery, of people and held it, enchanting Clay www.canadianclayandglass.ca VV thought ecstatically. located on the corner of it with waltzing, leaping colour. The works of Wendy Walgate (left) and Muriel Zimmer (right) were Who knew assign- Bridgeport Street and Erb Street. Waves of green sea-foa,m some of the pieces in the exhibit "Hands to Lips". ments for The Cord could be so just romanced sweet, demure rose- rewarding. pinks; silhouetted birds the The source of this wonderful shade of midnight took flight (and very much appreciated) through a backdrop of sky blue; complimentary was an liquor rainbows bent and twisted them- SHOES 22 evening of recognition, hosted by selves into gymnastic feats, cap- the Canadian and Glass Clay in tivating my gaze a way worthy Gallery, showcasing young of Jerry Garcia-era psychedelics. ceramists in the and also country, Eventually though, my eye WAREHOUSE STORE presenting the Winifred Shantz was ripped from the splendors of Award for an especially promis- the glass art. Renowned British ing young artist. artist Alison Britton gave a lec- 133 WEBER ST.N. WATERLOO (519) 746-4983 The evening was a chance for ture, complete with slides about view the work guests to of many some of the many artists who artists, including those of the have been creating art using clay, local who them- SHOES 22 Warehouse Store is the best to find variety, express glass and ceramics throughout place selves through the mediums of the last 30 Britton, who is years. branded footwear. Yes, will find newly discovered pottery and glass. Artists' work quality you on a whirlwind tour of Canada, was divided into two exhibits: gave a rather entertaining pres- brands like: UGG's*, Emu, Keen, Blundstone, Naot. Yet "Hands to Lips" and "Form and entation. She managed to discuss Surface". diverse whose work SHOES continues such very artists, 22 still great ongoing favourites, as, The former seemed to be a ranged from modem and post- collection of mostly clay and Dr. pot- modern to traditional ceramic Cougar, Birkenstock, Clarks, Marten's, Timberland, works, ranging from large tery dishes, as well as abstract and and men's dress vases to small, more abstract Geronimo, Dockers, Hilfiger, beautiful art by a transvestite Tommy to but pieces, eye-catching slight- artist. shoes all leather upper, leather lining, and leather soles ly Ikea-esque dishware. My per- sonal favourite was a piece by J by Brass Boot. artist Muriel Zimmer, entitled "Teabowls for Three : The huge in-stock selection at SHOES 22 includes a Masochists". The work was fin- ished in but the clay was line of footwear. glaze, At the end of Britton's lec- complete fashionable, high quality family simply painted white. The inter- ture, the Winifred Shantz Award 22 dress shoes for athletic ele- Yes, SHOES carries formals, esting (and slightly creepy) the was presented to most prom- about the that ment piece was ceramist. The ising young recip- shoes and safety shoes. each teabowl had fangs - tiny, ient was an artist from Nova pointed, razor-sharp teeth all Scotia by the name of Joan For a totally different shopping experience try around the rim of the The cup. Bruneau, whose work was result was that these seemingly SHOES Warehouse Store. Hours: Mon. - Wed. 9:30 - unveiled after the ceremony. 22 innocent trans- teacups were This award makes it possible for - formed into carnivorous - Fri. 9:30 - Sat. 9:00 mon- further their 9:00, 6:00, artists to careers, B:oG,Thurs. resemblance sters, bearing slight often through travel. For Sun. 12:00 - 5:00 to fanci- pm hungry piranhas or some Bruneau, the award would ful creature from the depths of the "allow her to explore further *UGG allotment is limited to 125 pairs for fall season in Nemo. sea Finding evolution of her work in Florence, Italy." "1 base the Previous winners of the architecture of my award, Susan Collett and Laurent Craste, also had their own work on that of ritual respec- tive exhibits of their featured objects... their work in the Gallery. evokes iconography Collett, whose display mal- Explore our genetic "Moire" vaguely resembled your heritage..." formed beehives, said that her time work was inspired by spent International Opportunities! - Laurent Craste, former Winifred in China, which was funded by the Winifred Shantz Award. She Shantz Award Winner also stated that "an immediate environ- response to exquisite Meet Admissions Directors m mm V Another ceramist featured in ritual of ment began my daily ffc from these universities: 111 K II M "Hands whose work was to Lips" sketching," and that her artistic IwllUlllW particularly unique was Wendy Boston insight was gained through College She had taken a Walgate. vintage observing "multi-tiered tea farm- children's lunchbox and filled it ing, layered rooftops, willowing GRADUATE FAIR to overflow with multi-coloured, c.=;:s: bamboo forests." (Teachers Lollege) dunce-cap shaped pieces of Craste, on the other hand, ' glazed ceramic earthenware. in who has a Master's degree Tiarvar!! Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Each had a little mini-dunce-cap Physiology and Anatomy, it in and phrase on Health computer type, explored the connection between (Public Hotel Entrance "to "to "to such as silly"; ugly", JFK School Government) art and science through his exhib- oj and The work was randy"; so on. it "Anaphora". Inspired by Johns Hopkins University wes t from Hwy 404 on Hwy 7. (near Leslie) titled "As As a strangely Quiet ancient Greek society, the afore- had October - 4:30 Mouse". Walgate mentioned award allowed Craste Saturday, 16,1:30 pm pm New YortUrivenity :|gg| also created a colourful glazed to spend time in Greece to contin- of ceramic Pepperdine University carousel out earthen- his work. his ue Perhaps most of of Bristol ware, fashioning cows instead University interesting piece was a black "The Cow horses as the animals. oval in of Miami ceramic jug with a beige I University FREE PARKING Who Knows Not What Her Tail the centre. A pencil sketch of the Is Worth Until She Has Lost It" I Plus 60 More! FREE ADMISSION mythic Greek god Pan adorned the cumbersome but was the oval, and the jug itself sported I humourous title. horns, as Pan was often depicted To see ... The "Form Surface" complete _ , and Craste said, "I base the as a goat. Penn V Bissett Consulting Inc., list Of universities exhibit showcased of the some of work on that architecture my Toronto, Ontario • 1-866-226-2322 I www.universityfalrs.ca most enthralling glassworks of ritual objects... their iconogra- have seen. The displays most phy evokes our genetic heritage; notable were the many enormous Arts*25 Wednesday September 29, 2004 - The Cord Weekly Cliffnotes: a condensed version of MB "A Stunning... Powerhouse Movie" A&E events in the kdubs -Rolling Stone of the - with Primedia a mix of Country gospel twang the tapping keg. MARIA be print and media On Sunday October 3, The event promises to big- Waterloo North than last year's with 40 FULL OF GRACE Tara Cooper's "Forgotten presents ger | & and cultural and i||t§ ,smmm Stories and Other Bird-Like Country Gospel with Kathy family events Based on 1,000 true stories. » jflflf 17 Festhallen (places to Movements", a mixed print Snow at the Waterloo North imbibe). media showcase, will run Presbyterian Church, 685 October 6 - October 30, with Highpoint Ave, Waterloo from Goktoberfestingokayhans! "An arresting drama that delves held the 7:00 to 9:00 the reception on p.m. Country I ]* bravely into the realm of from 2:00 - music for opening day gospel everyone. . jmjjikii \. Columbia's human drug- 3:oopm. The exhibit and the For more information contact gy**- trafficking market" reception are being held at the (519) 888-7870 or (905) 333- |jt -A. Baldassarre. Sympatico Robert Langen Art Gallery. 5300. 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The which gram tests the virginity of 14th National HIV and Syphilis teenage girls. It is hoped that this Prevalence Survey indicates that new test will stop the spread of the rate of infection 15- among the deadly vims. 25 year olds has declined, while The rate of HIV/AIDS infec- other age groups have seen tion in South Africa has risen dra- increased HIV/AIDS rates. matically in recent years. Approximately 250 children Currently, approximately 5.6 mil- are born with HIV and every day lion people are living with AIDS projections indicate that by 2005 in South Africa, while 250,000 there will be up to one million die each from people year the children under the age of five infection without adequate treat- orphaned due to HIV/AIDS. Contributed Photo ment. a for children Cotlands, hospice The South African avoids the real AIDS issue ineffective Current Deputy President, government by pursuing programs. infected with HIV/AIDS, reports Jacob Zuma, has implemented a two to three deaths each week. are into program whereby girls ment a reversal of policy. ernment have increased confu- Africa's development. Currently, Prior to 2003, President take required to virginity tests. Unfortunately, the price of sion. Health Minister Manto the health care system is experi- Thabo Mbeki denied the link Zuma describes the program's AIDS drugs remains too high for Tshabalala-Msimang has urged encing shortages in resources, between HIV and AIDS and in of the 'ero- while half of those importance light the government to provide free those infected with the virus to needing AIDS refused to launch government sion of traditional values.' infected. AIDS and medication turned family drugs to all those treat by eating garlic are away. to programs quell the disease. "Girls knew that their virginity Another stumbling point has been beetroot. Critics contend that to end the The UN failed to push the issue, their was family's treasure," the general cultural resistance to Critics warn that the high crisis, all those suffering from the and it took the effort of activist Zuma lamented about the past. condom usage and a lack of death rate from HIV/AIDS will disease must be treated, and a groups, such as Doctors Without He that the will take its toll the massive education hopes program objective information regarding soon on economy, program must Borders and the Stephan Lewis reinstate the notion of via virginity sex and contraceptives. a reduced and beleaguered change the habits of the popula- to Foundation, push the govern- in of the down South tion. preservation young girls. Dissenting segments gov- workforce, driving U.S.-Colombian Concerted push for UN reforms TYLER WILLAMS to the UN. China sees the TOGMAN RICHARD bid threat their Japanese as a to reforms Staff Writers in Asia. succeding power is the most In the spirit of reform and rejuve- Germany popu- lous European nation, and has the nation a new proposal has been forth the continent's largest economy. put at United Nations it ranks third behind which would drastically reshape Additionally, financial as a leading con- the nature of decision making in Japan tributor to the UN. the UN Reform has always been Italy opposes Germany's bid because of com- on the agenda; however, the cur- peting policies on transatlantic rent proposal seems to be gaining relations. Contributed Photo in widespread support many Mexico and wish to W. Argentina Presidents George Bush and Alvaro Uribe share a moment. areas. block Brazil's ascendancy as they The scheme aims at a partial believe advancement overhaul of the Security Council, any by MARY ERSKINE and the paramilitaries. Brazil will diminish their chances Staff Writer which is responsible for all major Colombian officials admit for elevation. With Latin decision making. The current that has been made, but sys- progress Amidst of America's strongest economy, a mass negative stereo- tem consists of five permanent, still realize there is a they large of Brazil make the types comes a promising image veto-holding seats that belong to supporters task at hand. Adam a Ereli, would best of a that has been under- case that it represent country the U.S., Britain. France, China for the State spokesman Contributed Photo internal turmoil for the continent. going and Russia. As well, there are ten of Colombia Department that mem- decades. Statistics show that Others argue new seats that have two-year Minister revealed that "while there has rotating Japanese Prime Colombia's trade is decreas- bers should be chosen by other drug terms. Junichiro Koizumi believes Japan been more needs to be progress, factors. Included in this list are a and there have been fewer needs a seat. ing The new system would add at permanent done to the human improve rights human motivated tradition of respecting politically kidnap- least four new permanent, non- situation in Colombia." and is racy in the world on pace and The murder has rights, democratic continuity pings. rate veto seats for India, Brazil, issues the most Onlookers cite sur- to eclipse China as pop- to low. developmental decreased an 18-year Germany and Japan. progress. the presidency as a ulous nation in the world the rounding by including UN interest in the coun- Many people, Conversely, Additionally, a seat reserved for concern. Some, like ana- middle of the It also has growing century. Kofi Annan, is from both investors is Secretary-General, try rising an African nation proposed, as Andres Villamizar, fear that of the lyst one fastest-growing the record and tourists. have been on stating well as adding more rotating what and has stability progress economies. of believe that credit for that they support an expansion Many seats for five-year terms. been made under Uribe be in The Prime Minister, may Japanese the Council. Battling the is due to Colombian Security change The general thrust of the pro- jeopardy. In the Colombian con- Junichiro Koizumi, in stating his issues of relevancy, reformers President Alvaro Uribe. Uribe is posal is to gain wider representa- in the stitution, passed 1991, country's case, said that Japan that hope such an expansion immensely popular among tion at the pivotal decision mak- terms were limited to has taken role in UN president's a leading would allow the UN to assume a 80 of Colombians, nearly percent ing body of the UN. As well, the four in a bid check in both years to cor- peacekeeping them him, him greater role in the developing support making reform is geared to better repre- Critics fear that when and He also ruption. Afghanistan Iraq. world and its influ- of the nation's most strengthen one popular sent the world powers of today as President, the that is the Uribe is gone as pointed out Japan sec- worldwide. leaders in its the ence history. opposed to the powers of he made will financial contributor progress come ond-largest Others to from point funding 1940's in which the UN was cre- undone. the United States Debt government as ated. from back cover The proposition is not defi- Villamizar noted that the of the foundation Uribe's success. has met G7 The proposal been nite, as other nations, among Forces Revolutionary Armed of Some see ulterior motives in Over the three the past years, with both support and animosity. them Canada, have expressed Colombia (FARC) are "used to the U.S. backed proposition. Bush administration has given that nations Almost every nation agrees concerns. The opposing presidents coming and going. According to the proposition, the Colombian What is cite future credit as government reform is necessary. con- instability Some some are not so Un- are tough, were debts to be cancelled. almost $2 billion in aid, that foreign tested is the form any their leading concern. tough. But [they've] been here controlled would have its $33 Iraq USA with the most recent million reforms should take. As expected, Marie Clark, of Jubilee And if have for 40 years. [they] debts erased, allowing coalition dollars transferred this reminded world lead- being past politics plays a key role. Network, trouble with one president, forces to spend less on recon- The U.S. motivation Pakistan is 33 nations are Friday. virulently opposed ers that the lie low wait." poorest [they'll] just and struction. Others see the move as behind the move is the suffering. She namely to India gaining a permanent seat not the only ones This of President feeling apprehension an attempt by George 'war on U.S. has it debt cancella- drugs.' funding on the Security Council as urges "100 percent has Uribe to Bush to inspired supporters W. appear as a 'compas- the the conflict as also worked to curb views India as a rival and a secu- tion without conditions,' rally for an amendment that sionate conservative' before the the the suffering between government's armed rity seat would give it undue best method to end would allow for second four-year elections. Despite ulterior forces and the three other power- leverage and influence. of the world's poor. term, much like the current motives, those who would gain Colombia, the ful groups in drug Yet India is the largest democ- American model. still be 4—„r.r- ii m, * . the most would Iraqis. International*27 Wednesday September 29, 2004 - The Cord Weekly Aid will only aid A real effort is needed in Darfur in of available Americans willing to refugee camps) are about to Rory Nisan will North Korea go overseas impact act. American policy on Darfur. This The Janjaweed, a much small- is Western an opportunity for er group of killers compared to Europe to gain legitimacy in the the number of perpetrators in Staff Writer alleviate a huge burden from the international community by Rwanda, are equipped with auto- Richard Togman but also 'People's' government, itself and the matic rather asserting taking weapons than allow it to redirect funds from lead in humanitarian interven- machetes. This The currenthumanitarian crisis in a presents a very nutrition to the feed- military. By of Darfur reminds one previously tion. difficult challenge for an inter- ing the people of North Korea, botched efforts in Rwanda and China has been difficult to vention force. Staff Writer Many Janjaweed we and extend the perpetuate onside this issue. also the Somalia. A common statement to bring on are policemen during of Kim and the rul- power Jong-Il in make is that we do not want Conflict a breakaway region day, which potentially allows for food crisis has emerged ing party. 'another Rwanda,' and talk of the always leads to politicking a large degree of manipulation of A which threatens the lives of often states that UN force - the Srebrenica action in Somalia begins among are dealing any millions. If immediate aid is not failed intervention in.' with their own conflicts shows that UN Aid will have the with 'the regional experience peace- countless civilians will only received, the reaction of and Tibet and be conned into Without a doubt of independence, keepers can aiding die of malnutrition and starva- effect of propping up the international community to multiple other parts of western genocidal acts. tion. A humanitarian disaster of an unwieldy the crisis in Darfur will be differ- China, are no exception. One optimistic note is that it scale could destabilize the this easier government even ent, in no small part because our Fortunately, Chinese-American is significantly to prevent entire and wreak havoc region of those relations at all time the scale of death in longer. collective memory previ- are an high, occurring The across the globe. crisis, failures will force us take so I doubt it would much Darfur. be ous to a require Refugee camps can which is nothing new, is occur- different path. However, there is conversation to convince them to protected and humanitarian assis- all in the Democratic People's If aid was eliminated from ring will least abstain the be no guarantee that this effort at at Security tance can given, preventing Republic of Korea. North Korea, the government be better. Council. it is feasible for the of deaths. any Thus, a majority They can North Korea is the last rem- would be forced into accountabil- of Rwanda for the The lesson Security Council resolution to slow the bleeding of Darfur more nant of Stalinist communism. The Its would rise and ity. people is be that would heal the international community clear: eventually passed easily than they can state controls facet demand necessities, like bread nearly every allow for humanitarian inter- wound. it is to prevent large scale genocide a Sadly, also possible of life and while consis- and clean water. The industry government be that Darfur will there must quantitatively more vention. bleed to death tently terrorizing its subjects and would be compelled to feed the action to prevent it, and that The second necessity for pre- long before the international its North nation or risk massive civil unrest menacing neighbours. bet- in action must be qualitatively venting genocide Darfur is that community gets its act together Korea is head- and revolution. The con- currently streaking possible bet- and ter. The quantitative aspect of this there must be a qualitatively fullv intervenes. into of starvation and long a nuclear confrontation sequences mass argument means a need for an ter intervention than previously and is of U.S. President would resonate part neglect through- A operationally and logistically in Rwanda and Somalia. prop- Bush's 'Axis of Evil.' It has out the ruling party. capable troop commitment from erly sized and equipped force is a of the nuclear It is and pulled out non-pro- possible, maybe even the international community. precondition for success qualita- liferation treaty and has threat- probable, that without aid, a myr- For this to occur, the interna- tively. While I have faith that the ened the shelling of Seoul and iad of innocent Koreans will die. tional community, in this case men and women sent under the if is made to However, if is to Tokyo any attempt regime change understood the of blue beret will better as group perform very sanctions on the nation, or ever in the North, without place happen individual that close states are on the to their maximal capacity, neutralize its atomic potential. external interference, then the United Nations Security Council they will have a very difficult The North Koreans have one revolution must come from with- and especially the veto powers, time seeking out perpetrators in. of the strongest and most disci- This will not happen while the must desire to stop the genocide. and preventing genocidal acts. plined armies in the world, yet populace remains fed with for- While I am unconvinced that they In Rwanda, General Romeo almost 30 of its donations. It can occur percent popula- eign only this Colin Powell's ESL Teacher Courses have desire, Dallaire called for more troops, Training tion is in need of food aid. Over once aid is ceased and the framing of the conflict in Darfur or a new mandate, in order to ■ Intensive 60-Hour Program the becomes $5.5 billion was spent on 'People's' government differenti- In it is ■ Classroom as a genocide (already prevent genocide. Darfur, Management Techniques Armed Forces last while the accountable for its actions to year truly Rwanda the that ■ Lesson ating it from the experi- once again public must Detailed Planning World Food Program called des- the people. ence), is a hopeful note because be stopped, because the ■ Comprehensive Teaching Materials for $133 million in dona- It is ever more important that perately ■ Internationally Recognized Certificate the statement implies that the Janjaweed are typical citizens. tions in an to stave off the North be held as it attempt culpable ■ Job Guarantee Included U.S. is prepared to participate in However, the conflict is of a nation-wide starvation. reaches nuclear A capability. ■ Thousands of stopping it. lower intensity and is occurring Satisfied Students The government of North nuclear North Korea would However, this recognition by the over a longer period than was the Oxford Seminars Korea itself has taken the threaten the of not even stability only it of State certainly does case in Rwanda, making Secretary very 1-800-269-6719 / 416-924-3240 bold of for food dona- the Korean but of the step asking peninsula American hard to know when the killers not guarantee opera- tions and technical assistance in entire world. This is the why involvement tional on the issue, (and village burners, as that is North Korea was blind donation of aid is a mistake crop growing. in election and the of the death especially season cause most If dependent on the U.S.S.R. for aid we cannot afford to make. we considering the U.S.'s developing because most Sudanese are dying and has been increasingly bur- truly hold the ideals of liberty and quagmire in Iraq (as well as dened since the Soviet collapse. equality to be universal and seek Afghanistan). In fact, there is a Despite the terrible conditions to uphold international law then distinct possibility that America the in which the people of the North we should deny aid to lacks the operational capacity to to find themselves, aid is not the Democratic People's Republic of Looking expand your in lead an effective operation answer. By delivering millions of Korea and seek to hasten its fall. at the least the lack Sudan; very Skills? dollars worth of aid, we not only Leadership now for: home. weren't even for detainees Sign up - kept Iraq, from back cover "Abuse," Vriesinga said, until May 2002. Leading Through When of detainees, speaking "was systemic." CPT had com- During a question period, Vriesinga's became distant eyes posed 72 briefs on missing Vriesinga told listeners that secu- Communication and the room his hung on every detainees, before the Abu Ghraib rity is the highest concern for word. A FREE certificate "Every Iraqi," Vriesinga prison scandal broke, which doc- Iraqis. For every attack on U.S. seven part leadership said, "had an with experience umented physical and mental forces, he explained, ten civilians program designed to explore communication soldiers." abuses. Before the scandal, no were usually killed. Abductions as a tool. He went on to of mid- leadership explain one listened to them but they and ransom have become com- night arrests, where soldiers became popular with the media monplace, and many families stormed houses with the intent of after the first broke. fear for the of their photos safety daugh- Session topics include: all males subduing within 45 sec- Explaining the rules of the ters. In this atmosphere, Communication Tool onds. Regardless of Introducing as a Leadership innocence, Geneva Convention, Vriesinga Vriesinga believes that many men were tied and hooded, Communication Basics told the audience that despite the Iraqis would be willing to accept women terrified, and houses torn illegality of detentions following another iron-fisted ruler if it Being an Assertive Communicator apart. Due to the atmosphere the handover of power, they were brought security. "There is no before Public Skills the invasion, Vriesinga leaked that elections will be able Speaking/Presentation still occurring. Citing way to explained, Iraqis generally kept documents, Vriesinga explained be held within the next six Running on Effective Meeting their 5 at home. When list of money that on a 13,000 detainees, months,' Vriesinga bluntly and Receiving Constructive Critiicism found of Giving troops large sums thousands had nothing listed replied to one question. with Communication into action money, they equated this under crime committed. Others, Despite the horror and Putting support for terrorism. Money, he lamented, were held for vague destruction that Vriesinga saw, he computers and of which all guns, and suspicious reasons. managed to put forth a positive Simply attend 5 of the 7 sessions and receive an men, even priests are con- showed the audi- He of who carry, Vriesinga message. spoke Iraqis fiscated official Certificate from the and the men are taken and he Leadership ence pictures of families protest- had befriended soldiers away. ing the 'disappearance' of their urged everyone to look beyond ALL NEW Student Leadership Centre. Vriesinga's voice cold their the grew husbands and sons and explained feelings of war, and do as he spoke of an incident where thou- know that "there are hundreds or something to let Iraqis that the To information the sons of an old man pick up an brochure, drop by pleaded sands of disappeared." He said there are people who care. with the soldiers to take the r d invading that anyone encountered on the Vriesinga brought a tear to Student Leadership Centre, 3 floor FNCC. the hood off their 80-year-old streets during the initial invasion eye of many as he described an father's head. The man had a was arrested, and that many Iraqi family he had grown close heart attack and next to you the Student Centre died, lying haven't been seen since. to, and his decision to stop visit- Brought by Leadership to his sons, as soldiers terrorized shocked in them for fear of their Vriesinga everyone ing safety. and Services. his Counselling family and searched their the room by saying that records WINDOWS feel Europeans generous TO THE KRIS COTE WORLD International Editor ; ranee and Britain demon- strated their commitment to alleviating poverty this past week off as they wrote a combined total of £216 ($266) million in loans owed by heavily-indebted African countries. Early last week, French Ambassador to Tanzania Jean Francois Lionnet announced that his country would forgive Tanzania's $139 million debt. Tanzania has France proven to that the funds will be used for developmental purposes. Lionnet was happy to announce that "all our public development aid to will the Tanzania be going to sec- forced home the lands so that can collect Refugees they tors in which the fight against food tribute from them. poverty is most needed." The Children have been offered same Janjaweed militias that France hopes that Tanzania if while drove Sudanese farmers from candy they return home, will increase in see an stability, their homes local aid workers have been are now trying to and that this will also be exported force them home. offered bribes. Efforts so far to return to neighbouring nations in the militiamen have have been in as most Janjaweed vain, people Great Lakes region. still feel unsafe about been hired as police and aid returning Britain followed suit later in workers the Sudanese home. The United Nations High by govern- the week, announcing a program the Commissioner for ment, with a goal to reduce Refugees, which would forgive £100 ($123) number of in the Ruud Lubbers, told the Sudanese of people camps. million a year. The recipients the This will alleviate on that only to pressure government way this money are African nations the The end the conflict is to Darfur government. Janjaweed grant who owe sums to the large Contributed Photo also want the farmers to return to autonomy. International Monetary Fund farmers will since which had Tanzanian enjoy new funding money (IMF). The British treasury only been allocated to debt repayment has now been freed. amounts to seven to eight percent The moves come Non Governmental of what the IMF is owed, but they European ahead of the 1 of are excit- ten October meeting Organizations (NGO's) chose to pursue a goal of per- ed about the possible develop- cent to set precedence among the The debts "undermine Group of Seven (G7). ments. African efforts to address Chancellor of the Exchequer, HIV/AIDS and other Gordon Brown, announced the challenges, and should have been "Because they can- program, stating that, celled a time believes to long ago," the poor cannot wait we intend Salih Booker, Executive Director lead by example by paying our the of Africa Action,. Holly share of their payments to Burkhalter, of for World Bank and the African Physicians Human contends that Development Bank." Hilary Rights, the G7, where a U.S.- "there is an and intimate Benn, the British International joint explicit British dismiss the between debt and death," Development Secretary, believes proposal to linkage debt of the 33 countries in indebted nations. that "This throws down a chal- poorest will be discussed. - to the rest of the world." Please see , page 26 Syria lashes back at Israel Minister Zeev Boim, in a state- lenge ment to Syria, warned that "Syria is for Calling neighbouring Syria an responsible directing ter- it 'innkeeper' for terrorists, Israel rorism against us and therefore claimed for is immune from has responsibility an not our opera- in the in attack within Syria's borders. tions to prevent terrorism." Getting way Iraq The latest conflict stems from The strike is not the first time Israel within the assassination of Izz Eldine has gone Syrian KRIS COTE borders down terrorists. InternationalEditor Subhi Sheik Khalil, a top Hamas to hunt official who was killed when his In October of 2003, Israel bombed a terrorist near On Friday night, Stewart car was struck by a missile on camp Christian Sunday. Israel initially denied Damascus. Vriesinga, of Teams (CPT), deliv- responsibility but they later took Syrian officials have con- Peacemaker of his credit for it. demned the Israeli attack, and ered a first-hand account UN to follow in pre-and post-inva- Israeli Deputy Defense have called on the experiences suit. sion Iraq to an intimate group of interested students, faculty and peaceniks in the Paul Martin Centre. Vriesinga opened the discus- sion by warning listeners that the world is on the verge of a new cold where the "com- war, term munist is now replaced with the term terrorist." The division between Christians and Muslims is occurring globally, Vriesinga said, noting the example of Muslims being held in Canada on security certificates. Dismissing the justifications for the war, Vriesinga explained broken Food scarce in Haiti Stagnant water, it to the audience that was painful lines and bod- sewage decaying to see coalition forces lose the ies threaten the As rain continues to beat down area with disease. battle over hearts and minds. are food Medical severely Photo on Haiti, agencies are strug- supplies Contributed Shi'ite and Kurdish Iraqis, who and minor cuts threaten gling to get food to the cities. lacking, had been and their families long suppressed by Most Iraqi detainees are held without charges Food have been to become infected as people are supplies whereabouts. Saddam Hussein, suddenly had receive no information on their condition or trickling in, but they have had to forced to trudge through knee- with his removal. "It hurt hope Provisional (CPA) to Brazilian mud. CPT demonstrations Authority be flown in by peace- deep helped stage to them," lamented Vriesinga, down. Most $200,000 visit- track these men While some Quebec has added for more inspections. They keepers. groups of discover that the justification told listen- documented missile Vriesinga have stockpiles of dry foods, like to the $2 million already prom- ed and importantly, lie." their freedom "was a "contributed being ised the federal strikes and the destruction this ers, CPT by rice and cereals, a lack of potable by government, that Openly acknowledging of Westerners, well caused the real life examples water has left people unable to as as a Hercules military to Iraqi people. was CPT partisan, Vriesinga the soldiers Iraqis Affairs Minister CPT met with families of in contrast to cook them. "We can only drink plane. Foreign Mainly, explained that the group was will be who had been detained, and encountered. the water died cried Pierre Pettigrew spending men typically people in," face the there to put a human on the week in Haiti. worked with the Coalition 27 Jean Lebrun, a farmer. - Please see Iraq, page conflict. Prior to the invasion,