The Cord WeeklyThe tie that binds since 1926 SILENT SYMPHONY GEMUETLICHKEIT Why students ignore our music The Hawks take on Guelph A brief introduction to KW's PAGES 14-15 department... ... Gryphons PAGE 10 Oktoberfest bash ... PAGE 10 Volume 48 Issue 9 THURSDAY OCTOBER 11, 2007 www.cordweekly.com Witmer, McGuinty re-elected Conservative incumbent Elizabeth Witmer re-elected to lengthen extensive political career; Liberals retain majority government DAN POLISCHUK official, Witmertip-toed around the NEWS EDITOR subject. "I've had the real pleasure of While her party may have lost the serving with John Tory," answered election overall, long-time Con- the current deputy leader. servative Party member Elizabeth "Well see what the future holds." Witmer came out a winner in more Upon arrival at her victory cel- ways than one. ebration at the Waterloo Inn, Wit- With CTV declaring a majority mer was met by a boisterous group government for Dalton McGuinty's of supporters, many of whom she Liberals by 9:30 pm, just a half hour acknowledged in her speech. later it was determined thatWitmer, "I want to thank, from the bottom an MPP for the riding ofKitchener- ofmy heart, thevoters ofKitchener- Waterloo for the last 17 years, had Waterloo for the faith, confidence secured another four years in the and trust you have, again, placed in Ontario legislature. me," saidWitmer, adding, "I believe At press time, with 250 out of 301 we have improved the quality oflife held polls reporting, Witmer 40% ... for everyone in this community." of the overall vote (16,004) - which "I'm ecstatic that the voters have was a nine point lead over Louise seen fit to re-elect me one more Ervin of the Liberals, with 12,276 time and have expressed that level votes. of confidence. It's just really excit- Aside from extending her con- ing," added Witmer. secutive win streak in the riding, it When posed the question as to is apparent that the door may now what her priorities will now be, be open for her to take on the party staring a Liberal majority in the leadership role from John Tory, face, Witmer was adamant that "the who lost his Don Valley West riding voice of the people of Kitchener- to Kathleen Wynne of the Liberals Waterloo is heard." by an 11% margin. "I will continue to advocate very Questioned as to whether she strongly and hold the Liberal gov- would step up as the new leader of Sydney Helland ernment accountable," commented the Conservative Party in Ontario, THE LEGACY CONTINUES - While Conservative leader John Tory couldn't even win his own riding, the Witmer. just prior to Tory's loss being made Kitchener-Waterloo riding once again turned to the familiar face of Elizabeth Witmer for leadership. SEE WITMER, PAGE 6 ~ ~~ .*!'r ".y* L* ' * ~7 - ' ■■■ : ■ " ■ ■ ■ Check out reactions from each local party leader on pages 2-3 Laurier loses Votingproblems another ofits own Communication breakdown creates voting barrier LAURA CARLSON where along the line that wasn't Canadian Mountie Chris Worden killed Saturday NEWS EDITOR properly communicated," said McNiven. Off-campus students hoping to From 9:00 am until 2:40 pm, only DAN POLISCHUK radio contact justbefore acknowl- sent shockwaves through theWLU vote in yesterday's provincial elec- individuals who lived between Al- NEWS EDITOR edging that he was entering the community, especially with those tion were faced with various bar- bert and Spruce St. were able to premises. When contact was lost who knew him as a memberof the riers when they tried to cast their cast their ballots at the Bricker poll- Tragedy has struck Laurier once thereafter, additional officers football team from 1997-2001. ballot in Bricker Residence. ing station, while all other students again with the death of RCMP were sent to the scene - where One figurehead of the squad Though it was advertised to the were turned away - and, unfortu- Constable Chris Worden this past they eventually found Worden in during that time was then-Head university community that any nately, Elections Ontario didn't weekend. a wooded area outside the home Coach Rick Zmich, who now re- upper-year student who attended know where to send them. A 2001 Laurier graduate, Wor- suffering from gunshot wounds. sides in his hometown of Ottawa. Laurier could vote on campus as "Elections Ontario is incredibly den was shot while on dispatch He was pronounced dead upon Having come across Worden's long as they had photo ID and proof disorganized. I think it's an institu- in Hay River, Northwest Territo- arrival at Hay River Hospital. death in the newspaper, Zmich of Waterloo residence, a communi- tional systemic problem that they ries this past weekend. He was 30 Police are now searching for was "just shocked." cation breakdown between Lauren haven't addressed," said McNiven. years old. 23-year-old Emrah Bulatci, who "These sorts of things are truly McNiven, VP: University Affairs for Each station is supposed to be According to an RCMP press has had prior encounters with au- saddening," he said. Wilfrid Laurier University Students' equipped with a document which release, upon receiving a distress thorities. Arrested in Edmonton Asked to highlight the attri- Union (WLUSU), and Elections On- offers a breakdown of the various call from the small northern com- during a drug bust just last Feb- butes which made him stand out tario led to several students being polling stations based on one's ad- munity of3,600 people at approxi- ruary, Emrah was released after for the role as special team's cap- turned away from the on- campus dress; however, this was missing mately 4:58 am local time, Worden posting $20,000 bail, according to tain, Zmich remembered Worden polling station. from the Bricker Residence poll. was sent to address the complaint The Record. He has officially been "It seemed like a really perfect just a few minutes later. charged with first-degree murder. - SEE WORDEN, PAGE 4 plan to centralize [the off-campus SEE PROBLEMS, PAGE 3 On arrival, Worden maintained News of Worden's death has voting] ... but apparently some- 2 News THURSDAY OCTOBER 11,2007 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY The Cord Weekly ~ The tie that binds since 1926 - phone: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 fax:(519)883-0873 email: [email protected] The Cord Weekly 75 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5 THURSDAY OCTOBER 11, 2007 VOLUME 48 ISSUE 9 Next Ksue: October 17 QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Julie is so funny. Can we put her in a zoo? People should watch you all day ... but not in a creepy way." - Opinion Editor Jeremy Trembley making a quip about Graphics Editor Julie Marion's memorable antics WORD OFTHE WEEK Danielle Culbert Snafu - a badly confusedor ridiculously muddled situation. BITTERSWEET - Liberal candidate for the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo, Louise Ervin, can't hide her disappointment desoite her party winning the overall election last night. CONTRIBUTORS Greg Sacks Esther Wheaton Raymond Giu Kimberly Elworthy Paul Knoechel Laura Alonzo Elise Cotter Rita Cant Trish Scott Rebecca Vasluianu Mike Whltehouse Allie Maxted Daniel Joseph Luke Dotto Brett Rohrer Kari Pritchard Jamie Neugebauer MichelleAtard Kelly Moore Riley Taylor DanielleCulbert Grits solidify majority WLUSP STAFF Copy Editing Manager Caitlin Henderson still Copy Editors Ariel Kroon Despite local candidate losing out to Elizabeth Witmer, McGuinty-led party will govern Ontario Marissa Neufeld Heather Olaveson Meredith Barrett DAVE SHORE entirely disappointing for Ervin, expecting to come in second place; "As much as we've asked to have IT Manager Bryan Willey FEATURES EDITOR who watched with satisfaction as expect to come in first more on it Distribution Manager Nicole Laouataris you place, polls campus, doesn't Liberal party leader Dalton Mc- and that was certainly the goal that seem like we're making enough of WLUSP ADMINISTRATION Yesterday's provincial election re- Guinty secured another majority we had all along in this campaign," a difference." sults did favourably with about She that Presldent not turn out government, 70 seats she said. maintains getting more Keren Gottfried VP: Advertising Ange|a :.,ste( for Waterloo's Liberal Party candi- won in the provincial legislature. Ervin learned of the election students to vote needs to be a pri- VP: Brantford Dan Sche|| Chair of the Board Colin LeFevre date, Louise Ervin. "I'm thrilled," Ervin said of the results in her campaign office in ority for all parties. vlceChalr RafiqAndani Board of Directors Ervin received 31% of the popu- Liberals' majority. "Getting a ma- accompanied sparsely "At some point Ryan Clubb Waterloo, we're all going Rachel Crawford lar vote, coming in second behind jority government means that our by friends, family and volunteers. to have to sit down and figure out Conservative candidate Elizabeth party will be able to go forward. It After hearing the results, she why are the students not voting?" ADVERTISING Witmer, who won 40% ofthe vote. will be a lot easier to exercise our thanked her volunteers and trav- said Ervin. mean, eled election Alladvertising inquiriesshould be directed to "I'm really disappointed. I platform." to Witmer's party to After a long and unfruitful cam- VP: Advertising Angela Foster at I congratulate Ms. Witmer, there's Heading into election night, congratulate her opponent. paign, Ervin is still undecided on 884-0710, ext. 3560 or [email protected] no doubt about that. I plan to go polls projected that Witmer would Ervin believes that the election whether or not she will run for of- and deliver her my congratula- once again win the Waterloo rid- result may have been different if fice again in the next election.