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NEWS EDITOR: MARK HAND ASSOCIATE HEWS EDITOR: TIM SULLIVAN THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1990
MonstersSarah Welstead The Cord invade Waterloo
Their "worst nightmare" has come true. That's how some Waterloo homeowners feel about the building of what have been dubbed "monster triplexes" in the neighbourhoods near Wilfrid Laurier University. Monster triplexes are half-storey additions on the back of existing houses, appearing most frequently on Spruce and Bricker Streets. They are substantially cheaper to build than a new house or triplex. By adding one on to the back of an existing house, a landlord can double or triple the rental income. However, after one landlord began construction of a three-storey addition on the back of a house on James Street, two blocks from WLU, a neighbour on the street, Mike Newbigging, became angry, charging that the four or more windows that will look down on his backyard when the addition is completed will be a "violation of privacy". Other residents on the street worry about traffic problems and the safety of children. One resident, a Laurier student, said about the monster triplexes, "they're ugly and they wreck the street, but if you live near a University you have to expect this." In response to the James Street problem and other complaints from residents, Waterloo Council has put a one-year freeze on the building of monster triplexes in the area. This has angered councillor Mary Jane Mewhinney as well as developers who have been caught Liberals breeze through halfway through their plans. Councillor Mewhinney called the proposal "ill thought-out", since there is no plan to deal with developers who had submitted applica- convention in Calgary tions for building permits or who have made plans to purchase homes triplexes. developers feel they should not be to convert to These Commentary by voting) delegates, the riding pres- ing contributions to political by by-law, they to plan knowledge bound the new since had without Tim Sullivan ident, and the candidate in the parties. of it. previous election. All Liberal "To attend a leadership con- Meanwhile, it remains to seen a by-law of nature be what this will On June 23, 1990, the Liberal Senators and several party offi- vention is to experience a fantas- do to the already difficult housing situation in the immediate area of Party of Canada chose its new cials were also invited, as well as tic thing," said one delegate at the the school. Some students think that the additions are a welcome ad- leader at the national convention any privy counselor from a Liber- convention. He noted with some to neighbourhood. I to dition any "You should see where had live last in Calgary. The weekend was al government, if he or she enthusiasm that he had been ap- year, now am really far away we and I from the school. I think that marked by speeches, elections, wanted to attend. proached by candidate Paul need all the new housing we can get right now, to make it ac- student politicking, and a great many Youth delegates paid $675 Martin several times, attempting cessible and keep the prices down." parties. The cake walk it turned and adults paid $875 to attend. to solicit his vote. "Paul Martin Triplexes, because they are new, are often demand for their su- made in out to be for an easing of Included in the price was trans- called me the day after I was perior facilities and proximity to the University. Large student-geared a tensions, not to mention quick portation, plus the tax deduction chosen as a delegate. I received a apartments have recently been built on Lodge Street, and Ezra and balloting process which chose provided by the tax laws govern- University Avenues, and there will be a new WLU residence by the Jean Chretien as the new party CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 fall of 1991, but these facilities take much longer to complete than tri- leader. plex additions, and are more prohibitive to developers. The end pro- About 5000 delegates were duct is often more expensive for students than a triplex as well. chosen to attend the convention. With the building of new triplexes effectively prohibited by This was composed of twelve Waterloo Council, no alternative means of facilitating affordable delegates elected from each housing for students has been proposed at this time. riding, plus two ex-officio (non- Sexual harassment victim finds nowhere to turn said. I Tony Burke The Cord ment policy", Nichols "So told her that I would be happy to talk to the person whom she had A female Laurier student and employee of the experienced the problem with." Students' Union recently found herself the victim The results were unsatisfying. She was left feel- of numerous sexist remarks made by a fellow ing that Dean Nichols attitude was to just let it go. WLUSU employee. However, no formal charges "[The Dean] said he would take it as far as I wanted of sexual harassment have been laid as Wilfrid him to, but I couldn't go anywhere". Laurier University does not have a Sexual Harass- Indeed, a policy of sorts was conceived in a ment Policy in place in the event of a complaint of memo dated January 5, 1989 to Dr. Harriet Lyons this nature. of the Sociology Department. Lyons was appointed Frustrated by harassment at previous jobs, and chair of a committee to draft up a policy for use by driven on by friends who reported similar experi- students, staff and faculty. ences with the alleged offender, the woman decided The committee consists of 2 members of the that "it was time to do something". However, she Faculty Association, one staff member, one em- was uncertain about what she could do within the ployee each from Food Services, Maintenance and New Liberal leader Jean Chretien's trademark facial tick is University's system. "The only person I could think Personnel, and two students, one male and one fe- looking a little fuzzy at his party's national conevntion in of calling was Dean Nichols." male. The policy is said to call for the institution of Calgary. That's what too many trips to the hospitality She soon found out that the Dean's hands were a Sexual Harassment Officer appointed from pres- rooms will do to you Jean. tied. "I explained to her that the University was ent staff. Derek Blackburn, Photo only in the process of developing a sexual harass- CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 | the cord i 4 NEWS Thursday July 19, 1990 Chretien supporters happy Frankly Speaking Party members vow to support new leader with Frank Morningstar 3 physically remove me from CONTINUED FROM PAGE know better, or to understand my Frank Morningstar is on sick leave. Filling in him is politics, and that her vote was seat. When warned that was no for lot of mail from Martin and Watson, interviewing WLU's own Special Needs Chretien, and a little from the "stupid" if it went with Chretien. way to solicit support from an un- Jana others," the delegate added. There were several scenes of committed delegate, he promptly Co-ordinator Judy Bruyn. Frank will be healthy by the "Meeting all these people is this sort reported on all sides. told me that he did not want my time we print again, and Jana can go back to being why I came," said another One such incident happened to vote. WLUSP President, sacred carrier of the seal, and one delegate, after former Prime Min- me, as a youth delegate. It in- hell ofa gin & tonic gulper. ister Pierre Trudeau signed a volved a Nunziata organizer. I Along with the multitude of book for her. was sitting in a small Nunziata delegates and significant political A Chretien supporter decked area of the Olympic Saddledome, personalities who showed up at CORD: Can you explain to me what your potion is? out in his candidate's t-shirt and not wearing anything to indicate the convention, the media was JUDY: Start this from square one?
- numerous badges said "I love the my support one way or the other. also there in full force. In total CORD: Sure - how it started how long you've been here, what you chaos and excitement," and noted An older gentleman told me to there was about one media person do. that he had a proud collection of leave or he would "poke (my) to every four delegates in at- JUDY: Last year the provincial government decided to increase the badges from all candidates, as eyes out". At the same time, a tendance. There are several rea- accessibility of post-secondary facilities for disabled people. Each well as a frisbee with "PM" on it. younger man with an "agent" sons beside choosing a new university was allotted money based on the total enrollment - not the A youth delegate beside him was identification badge told me to leader for staging a convention number of handicap people. Wilfrid Laurier University received $86 wearing "Paul Martin" sunglasses leave the area, or that he would like this: exposure. 000 to be used until the end of the 12th of March as Special Needs and a red and yellow Sheila Coordinator. It's my job to use that funding to increase the acces- Copps t-shirt. sibility of services to students. I can't use the money to retrofit build- Although delegates pledged to ings or put in any kind of physical upgrading to the university. The support whichever candidate won grant is used in three ways: Firstly to set up a special needs office and the vote, as in any political con- make it a resource center for anyone on campus who wants informa- vention there was a considerable tion on people with disabilities. The funding was also to be used to amount of zealous competition set up a professional development program making people aware of between supporters. Several what special needs are - what services are available for a specific dis- Martin backers were involved in ability. It's also to help other students who aren't disabled get used to an altercation with Chretien sup- having disabled people on campus - but I don't find that a problem at
porters, if not in a physical, then Wilfrid Laurier - the students here are just super. certainly in a vocal manner. Also, BRIEF interruption from Dean Nichols - Judy's supervisor and there were reports and rumours of one heck of a golf tournament organizer. a type of swarming that occurred. JUDY: The third way the money was to be spent was to buy assistive Apparently one youth delegate devices for students. without badges or any indication CORD: So this $86 000 has to be used for all this, then? as to whom she supported was JUDY: Yes, plus my salary and I'm going to be hiring an assistant. surrounded by several young CORD: Are you going to be getting your own office? Martin supporters and was told to JUDY: Ummhumm. My permanent office is going to be off the book- go with the right person and not store where the computer room is now. I hope it's going to be set up to be swayed to support Chretien. and running the first of September. In a similar incident, a Martin CORD: What type of assistive devices are you buying? supporter told a youth delegate, a The Library Is now fully accessible to physically challenged students JUDY: One of the first things I acquired was a TDD phone (tele- journalism graduate from Car- thanks to some nifty ramps that are also wicked for skateboarding. phone device for the deaf)- It has a keyboard and a running printout leton, that she was too young to Tony Burke, Photo similar to that outside the bookstore. It can also give a hard-copy. I'll have that set up in my new office. I've also purchased a collapsible wheelchair for health services. I've ordered two Kurzweil readers that ''^ - i; m : - ' printed text to out loud. It scans the page and reads ■■Iimmm i m read students - Bg»sa%? A >•■ :; can do * be programmed for nine different voices it in- ' back. It can :''SK Ism%' ■''''''' MMBfeMßla&,, IMIM' y?' "■ /" ' flections of read everything -"question mark, comma, period" every- ' '**j|P^ thing. Now blind students don't have to rely on readers. I've also or- dered and acquired two tape recorders for visually impaired people and the keys are signed so you just feel whether it's going backwards or forwards. The thing I like about both those pieces of equipment,the reader and the recorder is that it services several groups of people. I think that's the wisest way to spend the money. I've also ordered height adjustable tables with an attachment for a monitor so sight- impaired people can pull the monitor closer. CORD: Are you part-time orfull-time? # JUDY: Full-time, double full-time. I'm also a resource person for the
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Policy This graphic is Sexual Harassment reprinted from The Cord, April 7, 1971. Other choice imminent for Laurier material included an ad CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 for various Director Dale Fogle admitted that they had sex toys and an ar- Yet to date, the final draft of the policy has not sur- "little experience dealing with such matters" but he ticle, complete with faced. had heard of some complaints within staff but not a picture of a WLU President John Weir said that the policy between students. naked woman was finished in October of 1989 but "the policy was Fogle stated that a policy on sexual harassment equipped with a of principles" which had to be modified. "It is in its could be extremely helpful in educating the campus steering wheel and to the more or less final stage", Weir said. problem. Regarding the policy, he added "I tires, titled "Miss sincerely hope it happens because we need "It is a very involved and delicate process [to draft it." Purity: this vehicle The Students' Union, spurred by the allegations the policy]", Weir said. "Our objective is to have-a really goes and by student, are in policy fair to both the accuser and the accused. We the the process of developing cums. It was, by the their own WLUSU want it to be a fair process." policy. President Stuart Lewis way, that year's said that "[we} have to make a statement about joke issue. I hope Previously, the only avenues available to vic- what's acceptable and what's not acceptable". you relish it as tims of harassment were Dean Nichols' office or When asked whether WLUSU would work much as I. Counselling Services. Dean Nichols has successful- within the guidelines of the university's policy, ly handled a dozen cases of harassment in the past Lewis could only say "we might, we don't know through his own conciliatory process of speaking to what it's like". Dr. Weir stated that WLUSU would the offender in order to get the actions stopped. not be given a chance to view the draft before it is Once halted, the victims were satisfied. officially accepted by the University. Sexual harassment policies: Meech Lake D-E-A-D AURORA BOREALIS How do we compare? by Tim Sullivan Correct me if I'm wrong, but Canada has gone through a very Without a policy on sexual plained that it is merely a Novem- far ahead of their peers. Staffed rough and emotional time. We will need time to think and to debate harassment, it may appear that ber 1988 memo from Head Inter- by two advisers ~ one faculty, what to do now that the Meech Lake Accord is dead: D-E-A-D dead. Laurier is once again trailing be- nal Alan George, calling for a one professional; one male, one In the meantime, I have a few thoughts on the whole post-Meech hind in the gender relations race. sexual harassment adviser, officer female - their counselling service squabbles. has, 23, Yet, after a look at other univer- and board, which was added to enforces a policy that has been in The Prime Minister since June blamed the new Liberal leader, Jean Chretien, and Newfoundland sities in the region, WLU is not their Ethics Policy. Schumacher place for five years. Previously Premiere Clyde Wells for the only institution that has some considers the memo as "equiva- located in personnel, it was the failure. He has also blamed influential people who have opposed the deal, like former Prime Trudeau. In all, the catching up to do. lent to University policy" and recently relocated to be more ac- Minister Pierre Prime Minister has blamed everyone were waiting Few of the universities feels that it is unnecessary to cessible for student complaints. but himself. You all for me to state that, sure, but it is the me out. sampled actually have a set inde- change it. They are currently setting up an I'm truth. Let reason this pendent policy. Many are content advisory committee comprised of Mulroney met with the ten Premieres at Meech Lake, the govern- with a minor addition to already students, faculty, and staff. ment retreat in the Gatineau Hills, in June 1987. All but three of the existing relations guidelines. The policy on sexual They encourage the victims to Premieres today were at that meeting. The tfuee thai were aoi there not but New Brunswick's McMaster University has harassment at the Univer- talk about the incidents and to ended up ratifying the deal initially McKenna did at the last minute. The crisis in June was over their policy on sexual harassment sity of Waterloo is merely take steps to prevent any sub- within their Human Rights Policy sequent occurrences by submit- Manitoba's and Newfoundland's delay in ratifying the Accord. a memo to the • - attached a policy which has been in ting a written complaint to the Here is my argument: Canada is a democratic country with demo- place since the mid 70's. the existing Ethics Policy. committee. If assault occurs, the cratic principles and procedures. Canada is also a country of diver- complaint, as Human Rights Con- victim is advised to press charges. sity, and a little tension thrown in for spice. My question is, and sultant Patrick Fernando explains, The institution of policies on Brian, you may answer this if you feel so inclined, why would you is filed with the chairman of the Rozanne Lepine, the co- sexual harassment have become make unanimity a requirement for constitutional amendment? When department in question. ordinator of the Women's Centre necessary in recent years as the has consensus taken place for such a thing? Before you history buffs Fernando's role is to decide if at the University of Ottawa ad- issue of pay equity is pursued and students say that it is, I ask you, how many times? there is a legitimate problem and mittedly cares little for the uni- with earnest. The problem is no So why expect unanimity over something that would fundamen- proceed from there to take action. versity's policy on sexual harass- better or worse than it was but it tally change the actual functioning of the federalism in Canada? Be- cause the unanimity requirement was agreed to at Meech Lake, and If the parties are unsatisfied with ment. "It does not take an ad- is important that a policy be put was part Clyde causing the decision, the complaint is vocacy position for women rather in place so that employers may essentially of the game, why blame Wells for of Meech Lake when it was already at referred to an appeal board. it takes a conciliatory approach," understand the problem. With a the failure doomed 12:30p.m., June 22, Fernando says that the current she said. "Many women who population consisting of students, Manitoba time? policy is lacking and is happy that come to us with complaints staff and faculty, the university By the time the Accord died on the order paper at the hands of don't in Manitoba, "the Faculty Association recently like it." community is more complex with one person it became academic whether Newfoundland passed the Accord or not. So what the government was about to ex- submitted a report recommending Lepine tells the victims what a number of different combina- if tend the deadline for Manitoba? What had happened to the "firm" the institution of a sexual harass- the policy is in case they want to tions of people for harassment to deadline promised by the federal government? Was that only a lie, ment consultant to be appointed." do something about their problem touch. The policy should have Brian, to intimidate and threaten? One more question, Brian, was the The University of Waterloo through that process; if they do been here much earlier but now promise to serve only two terms only a he as well? Say it ain't so. also does not have a specific not see the policy as a viable ave- that we are on the verge of having policy. Dr. Schumacher, the nue they may take civil action. one, it is hoped that all univer- Aurora Borealis is the weekly column by Cord Associate News Editor Tim Sullivan. 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Wouldn't it be nice if we And do you know how people As our Big Brains come up My brother is not a FROM THE could stop killing people? It's managed to deal with the problem with fantastic medical cures they warmonger. He doesn't wear his bad. And now it's as easy to a of too kill many rabbits invading their also have to come up with nifty Captain's bars for the sheer joy of ASYLUM man now as it is to walk up to a turf? They made big three-walled new ways of destroying more of ending another human being's defenseless little bunny and bash- pens for their bunny neighbours, the population to compensate for life. But if that human being is by Mark Hand ing its frisky little brains in. Both herded them in, and then set it. It would take forever to do the about to kill him, or me, or even concepts are horrible, but un- about bashing their frisky little job with knives and such now. So you, you can be sure he'd pull the It usually raises a few fortunately we can't afford to brains with baseball in bats and we got better at ways of doing the trigger without hesitation. And eyebrows when asks me stop doing either. Take Australia someone golf clubs and things. Not pretty, same thing. The French turned I'm sure he'd have nightmares what my brother does for a living, for example. and not nice, but tell that to the the guillotine as a pretty effective about it for the rest of his life. I tell them he kills and that Australians. disassembly line. Gelled gasoline He's just a part of nature. Human people. He's a soldier. He's an Hell, Europe "We have the did the same dropped from a plane is fun too. nature. officer for Her Majesty's Cana- thing to Germany about fifty (Napalm sticks to little children, Forces. And world's worst years Except dian Armed I say ago. that the Ger- all the children of the w0r1d...) this with no small measure of enemy: ourselves." mans had sporting equipment too, Trouble is, our brains are so "We covet our free- pride. something rabbits came un- big that they've let us dream up It is a generally accepted fact There was once no bunny rab- equipped with, so the sport esca- lovely things like chemical war And I'm not dom and want to that is bad. it is. bits on the continent. Then some- lated to World War 11. weapons, nukes and very power- denying the atrocity of armed one brought a few over for pets. ful explosives so that we can do a conflict or violence of any kind. And since the bunnius "we are constantly finding really efficient job of wasting not defend it" But Nature is a cruel Mother. fornicatus are about the randiest species on quicker of only ourselves, but any poor crea- War is as essential a part of na- and easier ways earth, pretty soon there were ture who happens to be in the ture copulation is. The two ex- keeping the population Our wonderful Big Brains as thousands of the critters hopping area at the time. Mr. Vonnegut ist to cancel each other out in a down." have given us other reasons tokill around. Since rabbits na- pointed out that nature has noth- way. According to biologists, aren't tive to that ecosystem, nature ing even as remotely devastating each other than for enough food mankind is the only animal on Now if only France and En- didn't bother to include them in as what our Big Brains have to eat. Intellectual freedom is as without any natural gland and Her Majesty's Cana- earth meant no called forth into existence. And important to us now as physical predator. not true, we the food chain. That al- dian Armed Forces as But that's had Big every weapon man has ever in- needs. We covet our freedom and lowance for the food they eat, and Brains as have the world's worst natural the Americans did. he want to defend it from people no natural enemies. So they they vented has used. Nifty. enemy: ourselves. Then could have made who would impose other things mooched in on other species' al- Atomic and Mother Nature saw to it that bombs first ended the on us. lotted food, completely free from in That's why nations have every animal has other animals war Europe earlier. They armies. predation. would have killed the same num- "The heights to which we which preys on it. In this way She I would like you please ber of people the end, only to manages to keep a lid on all Eventually there were more in have escalated the note the official collective quicker. species' populations. But as Kurt and more bunnies and less and governmental title of my Vonnegut would put it, since we less of competing natural species. Mankind has a certain gift wholesale slaughter of life brother's employer. It's called the that way. Our Brains are so Big don't have any predators to keep Unnatural evolution was taking Department of National Defence. our population in check, we were place with the rabbits winning the that we are constantly finding are abominable" Defence is the key word here. quicker easier of given these wonderful Big Brains race. But when the rabbits started and ways keep- Defence of our freedom. The of ours to think of neat things like eating people food, they found ing the population down. Since freedom to copulate freely. The heights to which we have The greed and ambition to make us their first and only enemy on people live longer and more sur- freedom for me to write this, or kill each other. escalated the wholesale slaughter want to Australia. vive to maturity, this is necessary. anything else. Or the freedom to of life are abominable. And yet say someone's an idiot because when people watch TV most I he's the army and would to would much rather flip to a war in go movie than view a documentary war and kill people. My showing an ichy snake squeezing brother's a soldier. I say no the out of a rat and then swal- this with small measure of life pride. GRAND OPENING! lowing the poor thing whole. And yet in some deranged fashion From the Asylum is a weekly column by both are merely nature's bizarre Cord News Editor Mark Hand. The way of keeping the planet from opinions expressed herein do not neces- OF being over-run with people or sarily reflect those of the Cord staff. In mice. fact, I'd bet they don't. NEW LOCATION ON THE GREEN the environment with sarah welstead
Mem. N.Mem. Mem. N.Mem. I Given the fact that only 0.01% of the world's water supply is ac- cessible and it no 2 Days 1.39 2 Days 8.40 9.95 usable, is wonder that Waterloo currently has a I 1.85 severe water shortage. This area is neither near a large body of water I Fri-Mon 1.85 2.31 Fri-Mon 9.95 14.95 nor an adequate supply of ground water in order to keep up with pres- 1 Week 2.78 3.70 1 Week 14.95 19.95 ent demand. Although it makes sense to pay attention to the water you use in any city, in Waterloo it can make a big difference. Your parents have probably told you a thousand times not to take such long showers, and you have never listened to them, thinking that the supply of water was endless and cheap. It's not, so before you get bellowed at again, try some of these ideas: STUDENTS SAVE 1/3 Showers generally use less water than baths, especially if you can take them with someone else. Take a warm rather than a hot shower, OFF MEMBERSHIP WITH I.D. which will also cut down on the power used. Go to City Hall and ask for a free water conserving insert for the shower head. This will save -ONLY $9.95 about one third of the water used (which is also one third of your bill) and you'll never notice the difference in the shower. The region of Waterloo also distributes "toilet dams". These are pieces of metal/plastic that fit in the back of your toilet and reduce the amount of water that is flushed every time. A glass jar or similar space-taking object placed on the bottom of the tank will also do the trick. At Laurier, the WLUSU Environmental Department is looking into how toredirect rain water for irrigation purposes, and other clean and healthy, environmentally smart things. If you are interested in becoming a part of this Department you should see Alisa Krause in the WLUSU offices in the Student Union Building. the cord | Thursday July 19, 1990 7
Business Young Executives breach policy
BY MARK PIVON individuals interested in continuing this paper to try to work something out with Members of the Young Executives the Board of Publications and the Dean's Society, a WLUSU recognized Campus office", Dean Nichols finished. He Club, ignored University policy and suc- stressed the point again, however, that ceeded in publishing an underground this roundabout way of publishing will paper here on campus. not be tolerated again, and appropriate The Proxy, a flyer-like publication in its measures against policy violators will be second year of production, was distrib- taken in the future. uted among some 400 co-op students. Cord Editor Tony Burke was outraged The nature of the publication was at the Dean's decision. "It's not as primarily a lighter-side, humourous look though The Executive Society could at current events affecting the Society's plead innocence this time because they members. Problems arose, however, did exactly the same thing last year. It's when funding was sought by the pub- not the money that we're concerned with lishers through advertising. but rather the principle involved. How "University policy dictates that all ad- many violations does it take to get an ap- vertising sought in the name of Wilfrid propriate response?" Laurier University, is reserved expressly Tony Burke later went on to discuss the for the Board of Publications", said Ad- confrontation between SBE independent vertising Manager Martin Walker. "By newspaper The Atrium, and the 1990 as- canvassing businesses and using the sembly of the Board of Publications. name of the University as a lever, they "We had exacdy the same problem with breached a school policy." the Atrium last year and discussions When questioned about their practice, came to a stalemate. All of a sudden, the Young Executives Tim Dunn and Guy Atrium was 'old news'." (Andy) Alcock stated that the publica- "We were told that advertising inrnme tion was distributed completely off [from the Atrium] would be re-directed campus, and that advertisers were made using the campus as a vehicle for distrib- residences with 'junk mail', and would to our Board. We're still waiting for that aware that The Proxy is not associated ution. probably eliminate much of the income money." whatsoever with WLU. "We don't necessarily want to put a to Student Pubs and the Student Union." At the present time, Student Publica- Conflicting reports arose, however, stop to the publication, because it proba- Advertisers were charged rates from tions President Jana Watson is pursuing from the advertisers. "We were informed bly reaches a number of individuals that seventy to eighty dollars for an eight is- the matter-at-hand vigorously. "I've that the publication would be distributed [The Cord] cannot," said Dean Nichols. sue bi-weekly publication running from asked those concerned with The Proxy to to the students during the spring term, on "What we want to impress upon those May to August. Because the rates for ad- submit invoices of advertising income campus, and that it was a University concerned, and those with similar ideas, vertising were so low, the existence of a and printing receipts. If any sort of dis- Publication", was a common response. is that such an activity must be cleared profit from the flyer was improbable and crepancy exists, we will submit the mat- No one acknowledged that they were with the Dean's office first. Otherwise, it the Dean's office elected to let the publi- ter over to the Dean's Advisory Council. told otherwise by the canvassers. might set a precedent for other existing cation continue until the eighth issue. Any money they made during the ven- Dean Nichols later questioned the stu- newsletters to come onto campus. This "We still encourage this kind of in- ture will have to be remitted over to the dents involved and they admitted to would create quite a mess in the itiative from the students and we invite Board of Publications."
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uu • ..... - :ftp ...... Tired of seeing this? Read on. • • uuu • uu • foreign and old movies and often has a live band. While you're at the Brew Pub you can pick up a schedule. On a hot day, the Elora Gorge is a great place to cool down. A natural-ish swimming hole was formed by rain collecting in an old quarry. It's quite deep and you can jump from the top if you're crazy enough and the life guard doesn't stop you. There are several community pools in and around Waterloo if you can't make it out to Elora to cool down. There's dways the pool right here on campus and a Turtle Pool at Canadian Tire only costs about 25 bucks (try and convince your roommates to go in on it with you). At night Phil's at the comer of King and University is a must for those who get sick of "Pump up the Volume". Phil's has a Blues jam every Tuesday and usually some live act on the weekend. Pop the Gator is good to check out if you like Blues and Jazz. You can't get to Canada's Wonderland through K-W transit, and you probably can't get to Pioneer Sports World or Bingeman Park that way either, but you can most likely get close to either one of them. Both have the standards: mini-golf, driving range and water slides, but they each have their own specialties. Bingeman has an out-
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> e e erzn e CZ the next best thing to the Gulf o' check out the flea market On July 21 the Cambridge Highland Games will start. If you've Mexico. Bingeman is located on bargains, buy your produce and never seen grown men and women running around in plaid skirts, throwing stra'lge objects and eating bizarre parts of sheep's innards Victoria Street in Kitchener - pick up some great baked goods. watch carefully on the left hand If you like to mingle with you're in for a treat. Elora will have it's festival from July 27-August side or you may miss it - and those who carry cameras around 12. This festival promises an international flavour with national and Pioneer Sports World is Highway their necks, here are a few sug international folk music, dancing and cabaret (call 846-0331). On 8, right by Lulu's. gestions: St. Jacobs and Elmira July 29 at the Pioneer Village at Huron and Homer Watson, a sum If you want to take a bike ride are pretty little towns with large mer harvest festival will be held. Horse powered engines and old or need fresh Veggies not Mennonite populations. Un fashioned farming implements and techniques will be displayed. •• • uu n • nne"4 u 11111 wrapped in plastic, the Waterloo fortunately, every travel brochure Farmer's Market (out Weber) is and chamber of commerce also fun to wander around. You can knows this. If you don't mind Now is a great time to volunteer for a being elbow-to-elbow with community organization ... people snapping pictures of these ( ••• • "quaint" towns, then you should - take a trip to see them. Besides the activities listed, there are many more things to keep ' you busy in Waterloo for the summer. Visit the Chamber of Com Further along the tourist theme, you can visit Seagram Museum or merce for brochures on the Stratford Festival if you like either mod U of W's museum of archives and, games. The Centre in the Square em or Shakespearian plays they also have a booklet on special events has an art gallery and always has concerts and events (call 578-5660 in Ontario that you may want to see. for more info). The McDonald Stuart Gallery in Guelph (837-3808) is So you see, there's no reason to feel depressed, there's probably· also worth a look. more to do in K-W than you had imagined. You don't need to go far A walk down Albert St. will impress you with the history of from home to amuse yourself and see some great events, so pick up Waterloo; all those plaques are historical homes. If you want to tour some guides to the area, sit down to a Double Diamond in the Duke some old homes which have been preserved you can go to Schneider and start planning. House, Brubaker House, or Woodside Historic Park where William • • -- u u Lyon MacKenzie King grew up (before he used his dog to communi by Gail Cockburn with Jana Watson cate with the dead). If you still haven't had enough history, Heritage u •·•· n n awuw Cross Roads at Huron Road and Homer Watson Blvd is a nifty Pioneer Village. ... - ww ..,.,...... "' -On a hot day, the Elora Gorge is a great place to cool down.
You probably have aplethora - of toys in your closet or trunk that- you can use for safe summer fun and frivolity. Have you taken out your frisbee yet? Have you played catch, let alone got some friends together to play scrub or straight ball? If not, get out there and do something active. It's a good excuse to cool down with a couple of drafts at your favorite watering hole. If you don't play ball, there's al ways tennis, soccer, basketball and the most popular sport of all, ac cording to those Molson's commercials, checking out the action. Now is a great time to check out all those stores that you've been meaning to go to, but just didn't get the time to during the school year. There are some really interesting shops off the beaten path in downtown Kitchener. The old standbys are there as well, Conestoga Mall, Fairview Mall and the ever-thriving Waterloo Town Square. The stores are in their transition phase right now, and there are plenty of sales on summer stock. Justify a purchase in two ways: 1. It was on sale 2. I'll be able to wear it in the fall. The city of Waterloo has several events lined up for the summer so if you get bored with the fabulous night life in Waterloo you may want to attend some of these events. During July and August concerts will be held in Waterloo Park. Phone the Chamber of Commerce (886-2440) for the scoop on who's playing. August 18 Waterloo Park will be the scene of a celebration of the Park's 100th birthday. The festivities occur from noon to midnight. The park will be transformed into a scene from 1890 with food stands, carriage rides and music.
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JULY 19, 1990 VOLUME XXXI, ISSUE 2
EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TonyBurke NEWS EDITOR Mark Hand ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR* Tim Sullivan FEATURES EDITOR GailCockburn SCENE EDITOR Guy Etherington SPORTS EDITOR Brock Greenhalgh PRODUCTION MANAGER Christine Yarwuod CONTRIBUTORS:
Sarah Welstead, Rox.an.ne Chartrand, Mark Pivon, Steve Burke, Charlotte Graviev, Tom Szeibcl, James Neilson, Howard Bellinger, Jana Watson, and Juu.) Auy-DoLs.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN" MichaelMyc PHOTO MANAGER •— Tom Szeibel Technicians; •»*»•»«••*••• vacant blue Photo Summer turning Graphic Arts Technician ..«»«••• vacant off ADVERTISING Laurier has become notorious for being a University in which, during the year, you can shoot a cannon MANAGER - Martin ?JL. Walker in the halls on Fridays without worrying about hitting anyone. After the Thursday night partying is over, Advertising Production everyone either hibernates or scurries off home for the weekend. It is clear that we do not have a strong Manager — vacant enough university community to keep people interested in the campus when they aren't in class. -••• Advertising Representatives vacant Summer living at Laurier is very much the same, only the weekend lasts for four months. Students are here chiefly to take their co-op courses. The remaining people are trying to keep away from home and take a few Circulation and Filing vucant courses to get ahead or to grab a failed credit. In short, no-one is here because they really want to be. There's something wrong with that. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Many other universities enjoy a more venerated position as institutions where people travel from other uni- versities in order to take classes over the summer months. However, at Laurier course selection is so limited and so catered to Business co-op students that many Arts courses are canceled because of low enrollment. Those that are offered generally are taught by professors who don't really want to be here either. Making the course at all interesting or worthwhile is not a high priority for these teachers. Greater attention should be given to bringing Laurier into true full-time university status with more lec- tures, events, and activities to keep the students interested enough to remain on-campus during weekends and throughout the summer. Unfortunately, the administration appears to be more pre-occupied with campus beau- tification and hosting conventions (the courtyard outside the Dining Hall, where many conventioners go for lunch, is undergoing extensive renovations) than looking after the needs of the students. So it falls into the hands of the Students' Union to provide activities to interest the students remaining in K- W; a job that they haven't handled very well at all this year. The set-up for summer activities seems rather The Cord welcomes aQ feedback, comments, criticisms, odd. A "Summer Social Committee" of four representatives is selected in April and May from third and fourth readers. submit gift*, and suggestions from our Please letters to year co-op enlightens students on activates in which they may get involved through the Editor typed and double-spaced by Tuesday at 12:00 noon students. This committee for thefollowing publication. We can only print letters that bear their business core. Sometimes posters are conveniently placed helter-skelter on the walls of the WLUSU of- the author's real name, telephone number, and student LD. (if fices (which are hidden somewhere in the depths of the Students' Union Building where oh so many students applicable), but your name may be withheld upon request. The So, Tournament, Games, Cruise it is Cord also welcomes all submissions but remember that they be- frequent). if you were unaware of the Baseball Blue Jays or the Boat ei- come the property of The Cord and we reserve theright to edit ther because you aren't a Biz student or you're not involved in the Students' Union. orrefuse any submission. The Students' Union should in fact be making all students aware of activities open to them and paid for through their fees. Extra effort should be made to go beyond merely passing word down in co-op biz cores. The Cord provides an avenue for advertising that reached 2000 students in May yet WLUSU decided not to
:' t. . : ;' .' : , , advertise in that issue or this one. Is it any wonder that the boat cruise was canceled (possibly resulting from The offices of The Cord are located on the third floor of the the date erroneously absent from the advertising poster) because of lack of ticket sales? It is understandable versity campus. The Cord is printed by Ricter Web in Bram- that the Students' Union are looking toward other avenues of advertising but, when the message isn't getting out, there is a problem. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The Cord is published weekly (except for one or two holi- belief Business As days when we all go home to Mummy and Daddy) in the fall and It is an increasingly common at Laurier that if you are a student, you can do anything. winter terms. Editorial opinions approved by the editorial WLUSU caters their summer activities to the co-op students, as cutbacks are done on Arts and Science board and are independent of tin University, the Student Union, courses, and as the administration spend their time building up the university's reputation as the convention and Student Publications (but we can still probably be sued for them anyway). The Cord is a member of the Ontario Com- haven of Waterloo, that statement is rapidly becoming a reality. munity Newspaper Association. Copyright (c) 1990 by WLU Student Publications, Water- loo, Ontario, N2L 3C5. No part of this publication may be Editorial opinions are approved by the Editorial Board of The Cord and are independent of the University, the Stu- reproduced without the permission of the Editor-in-Chief. dent's Union and the Student Publications Board of Directors. the cord h Thursday July 19,1990 COMMENT 11 Happy Birthday Canada Here, once again, is... The Question o' the Month or Vive le Quebec? Comment by maintaining their chants. The mood was visibly Vlad Kinastowski strained. This had the unfortunate effect of rushing the Queen's visit. Queen Elizabeth was hustled the best thing being Canada Day in Hull Quebec. The sun was shining, through the park in roughly twenty minutes. This of What is about it was a blistering 30 degrees C, and people were course was meant to be one of her stops to speak at Laurier during the summer? gathering at Jacques Cartier Park to catch a glimpse with children. Needless to say, many were dis- of the Queen. Yet one could not help but notice the appointed. tension between the two groups which gathered there. Inside the park, families with children Canada day 1990 has shown that Quebec na- anxiously awaited the arrival of Queen Elizabeth -- tionalism has gone a long way since the early eighties. across the street another group gathered behind No longer is the movement led by radicals, aluminum police barricades. Quebec nationalists students and intellectuals. In addition, few of the were there that day not to celebrate, but to protest disenchanted (unemployed) were in evidence. the embodiment of Canada. Quebec's economy has grown thanks to English "You don't have to Both groups grew as the time for the Queen to Canada paying for it under Prime Minister Trudeau spend money on hol- arrive drew near. Clad in t-shirts emblazoned with and Mulroney. Through this de facto sovereignty idays...it's all spent "Enfin Oui Rene" (Once Again, Yes Rene) and association, the middle class of Quebec is joining waving the Quebec flag, the group chanted the nationalist movement. here!" "Quebec for Quebecers" and "Nous parlons Fran- Larry Spence cois". Across the street a large but mostly silent The failure of Meech lake has given credence to Ist Year History group watched. A gathering of young people tried the sentiment of separation as the only viable op- to eject life into the crowd by waving a Canadian tion. Meech's failure is regarded as a rejection of flag and chanting "Vive Le Canada Uni" (Long Quebec by English Canada. For those who believed Live One Canada) and "Nous parlons Francais that French/English tensions blew over with the end aussi" (We speak French also). They were especial- of Meech, think again. Though the summer may be ly drowned out by the Nationalist group. quiet, the stage is being set for a true constitutional When the Queen arrived, the Quebec nation- crisis. Canada Day 1990 marked a new beginning alists turned their backs to her in protest while for Separatism.
To those concerned... "No line-ups at the Turret." The staff of The Cord would like to clear up a delicate matter. An article published in the Rob Davies March 15, 1989 issue titled "Psych prof accused of breech of conduct" brought to light the frus- 3rd Year Business tration felt by a number of students who were concerned about the behaviour of WLU Psychol- ogy professor Alan Auerbach. The March 22, 1989 edition also contained two features focused on the same issue. Chris Starkey's Stark Raving column alleged that the university attempted to cover up the original story; an editorial cartoon depicted a "Psychology prof' pointing a gun at a woman's head.
The cartoon attempted to bind together aspects of the first article ~ Auerbach allegedly brought guns into the classroom, employed strange marking practices, and used sexist language
- and intended to focus on the idea of playing "Russian Roulette" with students' grades. The Cord was not implying that Dr. Auerbach would threaten female students with loaded fire- arms. "Getting to sit out- Furthermore, The Cord regrets any malicious impression that the editorial cartoon brings to side studying and the other pieces and any discomfort which it brought to Dr. Auerbach. The Cord continues to getting a tan at the stand by the integrity of the articles. same time." Val Romanello LIFE IN HELL 3rd Year Business BY MATT GROENING
"Being given the op- portunity to expand my horizons...the guys aren't bad here either." Bobbi Pahl Ist Year Psychology
"Towing garbage." Alisa Krause Ist Year Recycling. UP AND COMING THE SCENCE You can quityour job Any time you like. Burn your credit cards; It's your life. Sons of Freedom Some changes taking place down the street at UW's CKMS (94.5 FM). Music Director Jac- Sounds of Summer Crashes Hip-ly By Jamie Neilson Vancouver baiiadeers Tne Grapes of Wrath finished off ear- K-W music fans had their ly Saturday night with a tame but hopes dashed on the June 23 well performed set. Later into the weekend when rain appeared in night the amps and mixing boards abundance to torpedo the second were put away and the dance annual Sounds of Summer festi- crowds came to gather. Business val. Had the weather seen fit to was quite brisk with over 1500 cooperate over 8000 people were beers being sold, consumed and expected to attend a two day free no doubt regurgitated on some- concert (complete with a beer tent one's lawn. even!) by a handful of top North Sunday morning 50 early American musical talent. risers managed to pull their rum ravaged bodies out of bed by The rain kept up all day Satur- day and the event looked to be a 11:30 to queue for a chance to see complete write-off until some rising stars The Tragically Hip. quick thinking by promoter Em- By 12:30 people were backed up manuel Patterson and Roger all the way down the street to Crane, owner of Phil's Grand- Stanley's front lawn. Yet another folk band opened son's Place, moved the live acts Vancouver into that little basement dive in Sunday's matinee performance, a Laurier's own backyard. While Lava Hay. The Lavas are new might the size of the venue wouldn't al- arrival in Ontario but you video for "It low admission to everyone who have caught the Matter" on Much Music wanted to get in those who did Doesn't The Tragically Hip packed Phil's and, despite the rain, had every- once or twice. Lava Hay's 45 had a thoroughly large weekend. shakin'. Photo by Jamie Neilson minutes of folk and rock was the body swimmin' and Headlining on Saturday was perfect warm-up for an afternoon stunning performance playing all attitudes at the start of their set. merit for people who no doubt Boston folkie Jonathan Richman of music. the material from their Red Earth A few less "open minded" mem- think that David Wilcox is a real ex of Jonathan Richman and the Next up were Toronto media LP, a product of Blue Rodeo's bers of the audience were a bit bluesman and Delta blues are Modern Lovers. Richman's solo darlings Crash Vegas. Having record label Risque Disque. cynical of the bands rockabilly what you get when a pigeon performance was received with never seen them before I was a and Crash Vegas have to be the looks and lead singer Kenny poops on your turquoise mixed reactions. Hardcore Rich- little leery of what they'd be like. only band that can use a recorder Margolis' accordion (complete Oldsmobile. Thankfully the man fans thought his show to be Crash Vegas have been the sub- and make it Up until with flames and topless women). roadies were doing an excellent absolutely brilliant while others ject of a good dose of media hype now the only person I'd ever seen While expectations were low, job and the time between per- unfamiliar with what one person due to bassist Jocelyn Lanois's play one professionally was the Lucky 7 delivered enough enter- formers was kept to a minimum. called the "weirdo singing about big brother Daniel (that famous Vocalist Michelle McAdorey was tainment to win more than one Even though it was Sunday New England" weren't as inter- U2/Peter Gabriel producer guy). in fine form wailing out some of convert to their Cajun/punk style. afternoon Red Baron and other ested. Hvoe aside, Crash Vegas put on a the most painfully honest songs A varied dose of rockabilly, such grain derived beverages you would ever want to hear. Not zydeco and some top notch slide were flowing free and strong. one to like cover songs much I blues by guitarist Barry "BB" It was six in the evening by had to admit Crash Vegas' ver- Ryan for the tune "Come to Me" the time the headline act of the sion of "Down to the Wire" is put all doubts to rest. Even the festival was ready to go on. better than Neil Young's. That good old boys in the audience Kingston's Tragically Hip have Friendly Giant. were impressed as they compared certainly come a long way since New York zydeco quintet Ryan's style to that of Jeff on Lucky 7 was up against some bad Healey. That's not a bad compli- Continued page 13. No Mac Attack By Steve Burke colm come to chop off the lead's noggin'. Mac- exciting What promised to be the most per- beth's head sits on a stick, while Malcolm's sits un- formance on the Stratford program this season, der a crown. Exeunt. Shakespeare's "shortest and bloodiest play", Mac- A nice story, but rather brutal, don't you think? beth, proved to be a colourful and truthful adapta- You could probably imagine a lot of kicking and tion that failed in only two areas: it wasn't short, screaming and blood and guts. That's exactly what bloody. and it wasn't you have to do, because directors David William The two and a half hour performance began and Robert Beard aren't going to show it to you. with a highly stylized duel that suggested a The theatre of the mind should have no difficulty in medieval waltz rather than a deadly confrontation. conjuring up anatomically correct carnage in an age Although this opening number, charming that it of big-breasted-teen-tease slaughter movies. How- was, was immediately juxtaposed with a stage lit- ever, to not witness the horror by Macbeth's hands tered by bleeding and broken bodies, it was the for- is to not fully appreciate the horror before his eyes. mer scene that seemed to set the tone for the re- In the lead role, Brian Bedford is outstanding, mainder of the play. The audience was spared the as are all the cast members, but he is forced to con- violence upon which Shakespeare's tale of "vault- tort so much in order to convey the behind-the- ing ambition" rests. curtains drama that he overacts at times. Some of The play follows Macbeth and sidekick Banquo, the play's best moments are not the exaggerated ex- generals under King Duncan of Scotland, who pressions but rather the more unobtrusive actions, chance upon three hideous hags who predict our such as when Lady Macbeth unconsciously wipes King. hero will become Macbeth's worse half nags her hands while talking to her husband. hubby to off Duncan. The loving couple are then The climactic donouement that brings Macbeth plagued by guilt and fear. Macbeth slays his best face to face with Macduff is the play's closing dis- bud, along who comes back for grub as a spook, appointment and rivals the porter scene for comic with the Macduff clan, family of Macbeth's relief, whether intended or not. After a tension- nemesis, according to the prophesy. Wifey does Lady Macbeth Brian Bedford, Macbeth Goldie Semple, herself in, after Macduff and Duncan's son Mal- Continued on page 13. i the cord Thursday July 19,1990 THE SCENE 13 Dance til your feet turn to porridge
Let's just say when I saw a punk band through here in August at the Twist. However, don't rush out and buy the put wax ear plugs in their ears before record without seeing Bootsauce first. they played most of the respect I had for And things are certainly going well for Their name, according to guitarist Sonny these guys quickly disappeared. They Bootsauce indeed. Their first release, Greenwich Jr., is derived from a French By Jamie Neilson were boring. Bootsauce was a different "The Brown Album", is doing well on phrase that loosely translates as "Dance BootsauceI have to admit something, I suppose. matter entirely. In no unsure terms Boot- campus radio and the dance clubs featur- 'til feet turn to porridge." your You will Having just celebrated another birthday sauce smoked the Dead Milkmen with a ing the single "Scratching the Whole." find yourself unable to control the urge I've come to the realization that I must high intensity show of funk, dance rock PolyGram records have been very sup- to get up and shake things you never be old and boring. Way back in June I and soul. portive giving them the funding to do knew you had. Singer Drew Ling's journeyed up the street to catch a night their own thing and having the decency DuMaurier deepened vocals are smooth Fresh from their first cross Canada of riot, revelry and basic 'not very to let Bootsauce have their own and scratchy at same His tour Bootsauce have opened up way. the time. stage cleverness' when the Bombshelter gave for 54- "Scratching the Whole" hit CFNY's top 40, The Dead Milkmen and Laurier antics are something else too; Just ask Philadelphia geek/punk outfit The Dead 5 inside of two weeks. An interesting Monika Deol of City favourites The Pursuit of Happiness. TV's Electric Milkmen the stage for the night. cover of Hot Chocolate's "Everyone's a Circus when Ling bounced around the Arriving early I found myself back- They're back in Montreal now Winner" is catchy without being too dis- studio resplendently decked out in a stage with the Milkmen and their open- but if all goes well they should be back gustingly discoish; it's almost as good as mini-skirt and tights. Get down get ing band from Montreal, Bootsauce. in Ontario when The Mission tour the original. Well, maybe not. brown and enjoy! The Kingswood was all Heart By Mark Pivon by Dan Huff's vocals and guitar. fans as well. Material from their His voice projected well, and last two albums was the focus of Kingswood was the host last despite the volume of the sound the rest of the show, with per- weekend to Canada's own Heart. system he had to sing over, he formances featuring "Alone" and Opening with a dazzling light managed to stay impressively in- "Never". Nancy Wilson handled show that was superbly choreog- key for the band's performance. the vocals admirably in "These raphed, Heart played on through Their set consisted of material Dreams", and BIC lighters shone the evening for a full hour-and-a- from their album "Last of the amass while she crooned. The half set, and was honoured with Runaways", and was highlighted band then close off the night with two standing ovation encores. by material from the album. "Crazy on You", with Nancy Wil- While I haven't heard much from son on a ripping guitar solo. Opening for Heart was Southern them, I certainly would look for- But the crowd would not be California rock band Giant. This ward to seeing this act sometime tamed so easily, and kept up two no-frills outfit played just straight in the future in a smaller venue. standing ovations until their mu- ahead rock, yet the crowd had But the crowd was certainly sical thirsts were quenched. The mixed reactions toward the anxious for Heart. The sold-out first of two ovations brought an group. Some decided to occupy crowd chanted and did The Wave announcement that "Brigade" had themselves with beach balls and several times in an effort to bring just gone triple platinum in Cana- other paraphernalia rather than the Wilson sisters out in a hurry. da. With that, they performed two give the band an honest chance. I Opening their set with "Wild songs, featuring the single from found them to be well rehearsed, Child", the first song off Brigade "All I Wanna Do Is which can be taken as good or "Brigade", the crowd was treated Make Love To You". bad, and I was especially taken to an explosion of coloured lights After retiring backstage, the and smoke. The sound was ini- crowd then called them all back tially poor but quickly improved to perform "Barracuda". Lead by the end of the second song. guitarist Howard Leese broke Accepting bouquets of roses onto stage with a Van Halen from appreciative fans, Ann Wil- sounding guitar solo not unlike Hip not square son belted out numbers and that of "Eruption"; and after a full amazed concert-goers. "She's got performance, Ann Wilson still Continued from page started, 12. Kingston screaming "This is where it all a vocal gymnasium in her had no trouble hitting all the man!" Tragically Hip can stand September of my frosh year when they played the The on their music chest...", one fan exclaimed. "I've peaks the song called for. Turret to an audience of 35 people (including Tur- alone and if you ever get bored of that you can al- been studying voice now for five Certainly a spectacular per- watch Gord Downie thrash along with the ret staff). Fresh from two full capacity gigs at the ways in- years and she always amazes formance. They day featured tensity a man possessed by some Ontario Place Forum pavilion lead singer/psychotic of very personal me." heart-stopping roller coasters and say I Gord Downie whipped an already frenzied crowd to demons. People always he's really drunk. "The Night", as well as "Tall loads of fun. The night featured a not. Intensity not a the point of a near riot. Dancing to the blues is a think like that does come from Dark Handsome Stranger" were Heart-stopping roller coaster of of anything.... well except maybe little difficult but from the first song the entire bottle Tequila. other featured numbers from their Rock'n'Roll. Definitely the way a To quote David Wilcox "I'm just really focussed audience was moving, shaking, grinding and pulsat- latest album; but the night was great summer day should have ing as one complete unit. This was not the Lam- out there that's all." also a treat for the more dedicated gone. bada. Do not adjust your loins. Here was Nirvana. Midway through "New Orleans is Sinking" Rejoice! some really bizarre improvisations started to occur. Expecting to hear mostly selections from their The band held the riff while Gordon told a story in latest and most popular release Up to Here the Hip the same way Charlie Manson does. Sporting new blew everyone away by showcasing a half dozen pork chop sideburns the resemblance really is un- new songs for an upcoming album to be recorded in canny. Downie's banter started off with a few August. two I Macdeath The only that could catch a name for sonar like "pings" and then the announcement were "Ouch" and "Crack My Spine." There were "Ladies and Gentlemen the bar has been hit by a Continued from page 12. the old favourites too like "38 Years old" and torpedo and its starting to take on water." Eager for filled, circling chase, Macduff recedes and allows his enemy to be "Trickle Down" a great song about pissing on more, 260 people kept urging him to "Swim, Swim, zapped by a spotlight. Macbeth crumbles with nary a flesh wound. someone's head. If what they played was any in- Swim!" The microphone stand was next, sliding up Fade to black, then enter Macbeth's decapitated head, about one third dication of the intensity and power of this coming to the ceiling with the explanation "Up periscope!". its previous size, partially shrivelled and deprived of overall resem- album The Tragically Hip should be able to crack When the 'scope' came down Downie proceeded to blance. the all important American market. In a way I'm head butt it all around the stage much to the delight Roman Polanski's film version, while it lacked the immediacy of sad because this means fewer chances to see a fan- of all the people on the dance floor which had ex- a live performance, provided the text with a godless world that was tastic bar band in an intimate setting like Phil's. tended all the way up to the table tops, the stairway both convincing and frightening. He peopled this world with savages Who knows what they'll be like playing Maple and probably the conning tower. and showed us pure evil. Whether Macbeth was a primitive or just a Leaf Gardens or the Skydome with two or three Yes oh ohh ohhh trader with evil, the audience must be privy to his actions the same hundred lights, lasers and all that other psycho- God yes Captain Gordie and his crew kept right on way that it is conscious of his thoughts. This is not to satisfy a candy big name bands have to use to keep the playin'. Das Boot the musical version. Wild man, voyeuristic perversion, but to allow the audience to empathize with masses entertained. Just picture a video with Sam really far out. A little bit of uh-huh and a whole the character -- a tragic figure. Kinison driving them in a limosine to Stages in lotta oh yeah. Hallelujah and Amen. The lady beside me fell asleep. the cord 14 THE SCENE Thursday July 19, 1990 Let Lenny Kravitz rule the World" and the title track. and then the whole scene kinda simple chord arrangements. If to be a wave (see tidal) of pop Each of these are among the more just dried up. No use crying over you're accustomed to that kind of bands coming from England (see upbeat works. Slower songs spilt milk now, cuz the Dead artistry, then get the album...just Manchester) that all have that which deserve recognition are "I Milkmen are here. With make sure you don't get milked. quasi-sixties sound (see Stone Build This Garden For Us" and shepherd-like wisdom, the milk- - Mark Pivon Roses, Happy Mondays etc.) "Rosemary". men deliver tracks like "If You which is popular now. The lyrics feature recurring Love Someone Set Them On Listening to The House of themes of love, freedom from ra- Fire", as well as the profound Love its easy to see that Echo and Lenny Kravitz cial prejudice and combinations wisdom bleated out on "I Hate the Bunnymen had a big in- Let Love Rule of the two all in a style that is You I Love You", a song that fluence on these guys (see lyrics, Virgin Records acute and easy to identify with. makes you feel like you've just singing, melodies, overall sound) Lenny Kravitz is truly talented travelled into the mystical world as did a band that seemingly in- Although this album has been and is an inspiration to all of Matt Groening's 'Akbar and fluenced everybody, the Velvet for some now, released months I musicians who really want to 'do Jeff. Underground. The House of just recently been exposed have their own thing'. Sure. The album is fun. Of Love, however, doesn't have the to it and found it worthy of a Tom Szeibel course, I'm surprised they edge that these bands did. great deal of praise. Tom Verlaine weren't too embarrassed to ac- This album is good for what it Let Love Rule is like an uncut tually publish their material, but The Wonder accomplishes; "I Don't Know perfect Fontana/PolyGram gem, in its natural form maybe I'm just conservative. Why I Love You", "Shine On" and splendor, as any good R&B Then again, maybe I'm not. I like I had heard of Tom Verlaine and "Never" are all very good toe album should be. TTiis is not to to listen to the odd John Cale, or and that he was critically ac- tapping pop songs but the song say lacking in effort, the album is Zappa, or even weird Al. I was claimed but I had not actually "The Beatles and The Stones" is for Lenny Kravitz has put a great into Metallica before James Het- heard him until I listened to his just too schmaltzy and cheesy to deal of work into this release. He field. Hell, I even listened to the latest release The Wonder and I take; maybe suitable for someone wrote all an lyrics the music with Muppet Babies sing their little must say I wish I had heard him whose mother buys them then- of two exception tracks where the styrofoam lungs out, and quite sooner. own black clothes. Where are lyrics to are credited his wife Lisa honestly, this latest effort by the The first thing that comes to Echo and VU when you really Bonet. posthumous Jersey jerkers is a tri- mind when I hear Verlaine's need them? In addition, Kravitz performs fle bit repetitive and kinda boring. voice is Lloyd Cole but then its Guy Etherington vocals, all lead and back-up gui- Albeit it still has its good points. Cole that has been influenced by tar, bass, drums and organ with It definitely is a refreshing twist Verlaine. If he can influence only a exceptions. Metaphysical few Studio Graffiti from a lot of "serious" love bal- someone like Cole he's got to be have The Dead Milkmen musicians provided lads, as well as the tokenism of doing something right. His music harmonies, strings, saxophones Enigma Records every artists contribution to the is not as "American" sounding as etc. to give a well rounded in- political arena. Mind you, its very Cole's. Verlaine dabbles in vari- strumental sound. Finally, Holy cow! Mooove over Frank easy to turn something serious eties of pop music but it is noth- has produced own Zappa, it looks like The Kravitz his Dead into something funny - it's not so ing like I've heard before; per- a Milkmen are trying to steak a work leaving it with clean, raw, easy to keep something serious, haps Tom Waits with a more laid but satisfying, sound. claim in your hide. though. back voice performing mildly It's like I've died and gone to K- While this album is excellent quirky and slightly twisted guitar in its entirety, individual songs Tel heaven, kiddies. I used to Basically, the album is highlighted by off-key singing, oriented pop songs with obscure which really stand out are "Mr. love those old Dumb Ditties that lyrics. guitar work, for poor timing, silly lyrics and The which Cab Driver", "Sittin' on Top of would come out every so often, Verlaine is known, is fore- grounded,but is not overbearing; Steve Wynn it is intricate and articulate. Kerosene Man Perhaps the best way to de- Rhino Records scribe this album is to say that its cool. Great walkman walkin' Former Dream Syndicate down the street on a hot sum- leader Steve Wynn's debut solo mer's day music. It's got a tense, album is a breath of fresh rock. close, tight atmosphere apparent At its basic level Kerosene Man in the songs "Kaleidescopin'" and is a straight ahead rock 'n' roll "Storm" but the tunes "Ancient record with gravelly guitar riffs Egypt", "Stalingrad" and "5 and a "go-man big beat".-Songs Hours From Calais" are relaxed like "Tears Won't Help", and shimmering. Though it's one "Younger" and "Anthem" (which of the best albums to come out sounds like Neil Young at his dis- this year you probably won't hear torted best) truck and chug along it on the radio. Too bad. as good rock songs should. There's always something cooking Guy Etherington At another level, this album is more than a rock record; it con- tains many other more subtle genres of popular music. Latin am_ ; ll 2 3opm rhythms, country and western "| twangs, mandolins, strings, horns IHI and quasi-psychedelic all sounds find their way into the back- ground of several of the tunes which only make the songs more iWING I'^Atm interesting and enjoyable to listen | to. rMIPUT IwW The House of Love At yet another level, Steve THE BEST IDEA SINCE The House of Love Wynn sounds like a cross be- IH 111n I u "i SATURDAY NIGHT! Fontana tween 54.40's serious and The House of Love's second glowering Neil Osborne and a (the twisted and humourous WEDNESDAYS Only $0.20 Only $9.95 All-You-Can-Eat release first was also self- slightly titled) comes accompanied with Stan Ridgway. He also sounds much hype. Many glowing great singing with Concrete reviews of this British band and Blonde's Johnette Napolitano on of its lyricist/vocalist Guy (great "Conspiracy of the Heart" but name) Chadwick who himself then anything she sings on sounds 183 Weber St.N. says about the band: "We just great; except that Wynn also want to make what we consider to sounds good on everything else be good rock music as original as he sings on as well. we can possibly make it within In all, Wynn has created with the context that we work." And Kerosene Man one of the Waterloo that context is not overly large. strongest and eclectically While the album does contain listenable rock albums to be put some very solid pop songs, above out so far this year. Loud and average lyrics (or at least at- soft, big and small, obvious and tempts at above average lyrics) subtle; this recordi offers new 886-9050 and catchy melodies they all things with every listen. seem very familiar. There seems Guy Etherington SPORTS BROCK GREENHALGH, EDITOR The men of summer Comment by with a Canadian team, a team that their performances. '34 they were faced with crowds one man who threw for a total of Brock Greenhalgh overcame odds which, in 1934, For the next two years this team of bigots who came out only to eighteen innings in the two were quite large. progressed and soon they were a heckle them. When they entered games. They had read on the So I'm sitting here racking my In 1947 Jackie Robinson be- favourite with everyone in the the tournament for the OBA sidewalks of the town "The Black brains trying to think of some- came the first black man to play town. People from other areas, championship, Archie Sterling Cloud is Coming" and they real- thing interesting to fill up the major league baseball. Thirteen however, were not as amiable signed the team on as the ized that they had to defeat more Sports section when it happens. years prior to this, in a small town towards the Chatham Coloured Chatham Allstars, to avoid any than a baseball team. They did. Sure I could talk about Lennox in southwestern Ontario a team Allstars and the team was not problems. Teams were shocked The team continued to play for Lewis extending his record to 13- called the Chatham Coloured welcome to play in a number of when they realized that they were a number of years after, losing 0 with a win over a slightly out of Allstars had their own moment of places. At that time racial playing against blacks, but there old players and gaining new ones. shape ex-coal miner named Mike glory. Under the direction of a prejudice was a fact of life. was nothing they could do about One of the players who joined in Acey or I could spew obscenities man called Archie Sterling, a Restaurants were segregated, it. 1936 was Ferguson Jenkins, the due to the Detroit Red Wings men's baseball team consisting of movie houses only allowed The team had not lost many father of Cy Young award winner asinine handling of head coach all blacks made a bid for the blacks into certain seats, and the games during the summer months Fergie Jenkins. Not too many Jacques Demers, but I won't. I Ontario Baseball Association chances for a black to advance and this trend continued when people know the story of the won't even mention the fact that championship in the summer of through the social ranks were they entered the tournament. As Chatham Coloured Allstars, but there is a lack of sports to be seen 1934. quite slim. it ends up, the Chatham Coloured after writing this I hope I have on the campus of WLU in the During those same summer Out on the baseball field, how- Allstars won the OBA shown a few a new baseball summertime. But, this is the sum- months the Detroit Tigers, who ever, things could even them- championship that year, ousting story. Toss it on the pile with the mer issue of the Cord, so why played in a ball park less than fif- selves out. There were no physi- Penetanguishene in a best 2 out of others if you wish, or think about not write about the Boys of Sum- ty miles away, were having a cal barriers, only mental barriers 3 series. After a 23 hour journey it. mer? record season. Their success to overcome. As the Allstars to play the series, the Allstars I think it would make a great In the past few years we have paralleled that of the Allstars who played throughout the summer of relied on the pitching talent of book someday. been buried under piles of books had started out two years earlier and movies about baseball and as a bunch of unemployed young maybe this story will just add to men with a passion for baseball. this pile but I am willing to face Since that time, with the help of any ridicule for what I write. The Mr. Sterling, these young men A return to heroes tale that I tell is true and if you had formed a team and began doubt my word you can talk to playing exhibition games. Then- By Guy Etherington five gentlemen who would be style of play could be compared Summer of '49 more willing to set you to that of the Harlem Globetrot- than David Halberstam straight on the issue. This story is ters, who combined humour with Avon Books rather interesting because it deals outstanding physical talent in 322 very quick pages "Certain games are classics, seized on by baseball aficionados and remembered long after they are over" says David Halberstam in his ac- count of the 1949 season. For myself, there are in- deed certain classic games that I have been fortunate enough to witness; Jack Morris' no-hitter 1984; first game of on the Game of the Week in the the American culture. the 1988 World Series with Kirk Gibson's un- Okay, now just hold on a second. Let's not get believable bottom of the ninth game winning pinch carried away. hit home run and several Jays' classics. For me, un- forgettable. "The prejudice that existed in the nation at large For David Halberstam his book The Summer extended to sports. Prejudice was merely perceived of '49 documents what he feels was not just a clas- as the norm..." Also documented are the difficulties sic game but a classic season because so much was black players had in making it to the major leagues. occurring at the time. He feels the season of '49 to Though Jackie Robinson was the first black player be great because it marked the last moment of in- in the majors in 1947 and although he was a great nocence in American life. Okay, I realize that 40 player, as were many other black ball players, years later that is a cliche but it is true. "The pace of professional baseball was not quick to allow life in America had not yet accelerated as it was minorities into their old boys networks and tradi- soon to do from the combination of endless tech- tions. Halberstam does a good job exploring the nological breakthroughs and undreamed of af- problems these players faced; it is thorough and fluence in ordinary home." This was a time before realistic and he is not afraid to knock down old steroids, before multi million dollar contracts, be- myths of baseball to expose their sometimes un- fore the main driving force behind a player, was re- pleasant realities. placed by something else; money fame. and Halberstam also shows how the game and the "Television's vast impact on sports was still to players have changed as society has changed. He come." Radio, which many thought would cause at- says about the intellectual concept that baseball is tendance to decrease had actually increased continuity that "That very sense of continuity, the audience size and allowed fans to part of the game belief that life would once again be as it was, was on an everyday basis. It allowed such broadcasters erroneous. The country was already changing..."; as Mel Allen and Curt Gowdy to get their starts and changing into what it is today, for better or for to become, respectively, two of greatest sports the worse. announcers of all time; each professional and yet each with his own distinctive style. They did it for Halberstam's book The Summer of '49 does the love of the game. look at baseball from the traditional all American "Baseball was rooted not just in the past but in point of view but it does also look at the downside the culture of the country...lt was also the embodi- to that viewpoint all of which reveal that it is the ment of the melting pot theory, or at least the white aspects of the game that do not change; the pitch- melting pot theory..." Alright another cliche ing, hitting, running, fielding- the essence of the NOWADAYS but in the late 40's and early 50's it game itself- which are the most important elements was part of the American myth that the son of an of the game. While Halberstam does discuss at immigrant could, through hard work, make it to the length all the fringe elements of the game at great big leagues. Achieving success in the major leagues length, t.v., advertising, salaries, racial problems was an ideal and a highly prized goal for the ethnic and alcohol abuse, it is the game itself he discuses groups, the Italians and the Pollacks etc., because it the most and with the most detail because the joy of meant they had succeeded. They were truly part of the game is the most important part of baseball. \\OW \alomM I You 7 7 ,P5 t n 1 jjt ffcHSO' i/T^"B^ ! X*rtis H-hXj FA3TI" lg|V> lIJ il
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