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The Cord Weekly playing for the Kitchener Minor 75 UniversityAvenue West Death caused by heart Boys Softball Association, by ask- Waterloo, Ontario ing the league to create a sports- N2L3CS condition; friends and manship award in Josh's name. It would be a fitting tribute for a WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2006 family mourn devoted player who was never VOLUME 46 ISSUE 28 without a baseball cap and who
Next Issue : Not Anytime 500n... ADRIAN MA was buried with a jersey and News Editor glove. QUOTE OS ' THE WEEK "For my section I suggested havingbigger boobs. '' Baseball was Josh's passion, - Outgoing Opinion Editor Carly Beath on what she wrote in her In a lot of ways, Laurier student but if anything meant more to transition report fornext year's Opinion section editor. Mike Dwyer will never be able to him it was his family and friends. WORDS OF THE WEEK come to school and feel the same When he wasn't at school or play- journalistic excellence (n.): The narcissistic and self-con- gratulatory (and sexuallyattractive) Cord Staffprides itself way again. Walking around cam- ing ball, he was working along- on itsjournalistic excellence. pus, sitting in class, making plans side his father, Terry, at Praxair, a CONTRIBUTORS for the weekend outside the Fred nearby manufacturing company. Mark D. Hopkins Mark Cicsluk Man Symes Nichols building - Mike knows He said that what he'll miss most Joe Turcoiic Shane Porter Jennifer O'Neill Dru Lemesurier Tom Spencc Leo Yu that something be missing. about his son is "just having him Stephen Pell Jasmin Habib Gina Racinc will Richard logman MallFrehner VasilikiKarigiannis Kathryn Flynn Dru Jeffries Last week, on Tuesday March around." 21, Mike's close friend and fellow "Sometimes I just needed to WLUSP STAFF student Josh Weinstein, 20, look at him and he knew what to
Production Consultant Ron Johnson passed away at his family's home do," he recalled. "He was self- Production Assistant Ananthan Sinnadurai suddenly and without warning. motivated, he knew what he Janet Linseman Copy Editing Manager. Aria Laito-Haii The last time anybody had spo- needed to do and he just did it." Copy Editors Caitlin Henderson ken to Josh was that very Josh never talked much about Liz Fenduk Emily Rilley Emily Rielly Laura Henderson Tuesday; a friend had called him school when he was home - he Mailory O'Brian to see if he was going be at was the type of student who Photo Managers Jordan Jocms to Sydney Holland their 12:30 pm class. Josh said he seemed to put in his time and Online Production Manager. Jason Slum would be, but showed then off to pursue other inter- Human Resources Sanjay Ojjo never up. go IT Manager. Regan Walsh According to Dwyer, 19, Josh had ests. Distribution Manager. Leo Yu an undiagnosed heart condition, Josh's father was surprised to which he succumbed to as soon see so many Laurier students and WLUSP ADMINISTRATION after he got off the phone. professors attend the funeral, all President Anthony Piscilelli His untimely death happened with stories about and how VP: finance Fraser McC racken Josh VP: Advertising Angela Foster just a week after his twentieth he would crack up his classes VP: Brantford James Scott birthday and a day before his with one-liners on days that Chair Of theBoard Penny Shearer Vice Chair. Sanjay Poltinger two-year anniversary with his seemed to drone on. Board of Directors Evelyn C'hiu On GeorgeEast girlfriend. this day, the father learned Arthur Wong "They were one of those cou- something new about his son. looked like they were "I found out he had this quiet ADVERTISING ples who File Photo going to get married," he said. strength," he said. "He was gen- AH advertising inquiries should be directed to FOREVER SMILING - Weinstein (above) maintained a strong connection Dwyer commented that this uinely concerned for other VP: Advertising Angela Foster at 884-0710, ext. with family and friends. He passed away one week after his 20th birthday. 3560 or [email protected] tragedy could not have happened human beings. He really enjoyed to a nicer individual. helping others, even if it was as COLOPHON "Honestly, he was the kind of simple as lending a pen." how far that [love for Josh] Dwyer, who has been one of The Cord Weekly is the official student newspaper guy you'd want to have as your His mother, Carolyn, sees the reached." She is deeply moved by the friendly faces lending his sup- of theWilfrid LaurierUniversity community. friend. He could make you laugh impact of Josh's kindness and his the tenderness and optimism port to the Weinsteins, wants the no matter what. If you were hav- ability to connect with others demonstrated by his friends and student community to learn Started in 1926 as the College Cord, The Cord Weekly is an editorially independent newspaper published by Wilfrid ing the worst day of your life, he through the immense support fellow students. something from Josh's tragic Laurier University Student Publications, Waterloo, a corpo- to me ration without share capital. WLUSP is governed by its board would tell you the joke that the family has received from peo- "It's so encouraging that passing. of directors. would make you laugh." ple that knew her son. She knew there's this great generation out "As corny as it sounds, don't let Dwyer and his friends plan to how loved he was in their own there," she said. "And we will go of your friends," he said. "Stay wiujay honour Josh, who spent 15 years family circle, but "didn't realize carry on." as close as you can." aubtk'aocns
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VOCAL CORD JoeForwell passes on What was the biggest newsmaker for you this past year?
"TheVanierCup championship."
- Laura Gray ThirdYear Business
Sydney Helland
HEY JOE - A touching tribute to Joe Forwell appears on the billboard of the grocery store he's owned for 46 years at the corner of King and University. 'Kind, giving' local grocery store owner looked after student customers by passing out free loaves of bread
APRIL CUNNINGHAM the store for 21 years. the colours of Laurier frosh week a problem. "The only thingI can think Special Projects Editor "He treated everyone [with in September and never hesi- "It wasn't difficult because he of is that streaking picture." respect] and that was his philoso- tates to give financially strug- had built up his clientele through Joe Forwell would give a free loaf phy in life — treat people like you gling students a free loaf of customer service," she says. of bread to anyone who couldn't would like to be treated," she bread,which Gingerich says will Forwell was a member of the
- Anton Dyck afford it, no questions asked. explained. continue. Waterloo Knights of Columbus Second Year Anthro. The local store owner died in So it's no wonder Forwell's has Forwell died peacefully of old and had served overseas in the his sleep on March 16 at the age placed the message, "We will miss age, Gingerich told The Cord. Second World War. of 83. He had owned and operat- you Joe," on the outdoor sign And he was healthy until the A funeral was held at St. ed Forwell's Super Variety at King above the front doors. end. "He worked right up 'till two Michael's Church on March 20. and University streets for 46 Students were a huge part of days before he died," says Any donations may be made to years. his business. "He loved them," Gingerich. the Parkinson's Society or the "He was a kind, giving man," says Gingerich. "He made sure he Gingerich says that competi- Carmel of St. Joseph as expres- says Marg Gingerich, an employ- catered to them here." tion with other convenience sions of sympathy through the ee at Forwell's who has worked in The store has always carried stores in the area has never been Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home. Computer "That cartoon article." WLU talks new faculty
- Lidjia Bisak crime on Laurier to discuss the possibility of developing a Faculty of Education on April 5 Third Year Psychology campus BLAIR FORSYTH-STARK grams available at McMaster and interested" and that they will Features Editor Brock universities. look to hire the rest. DAN POLISCHUK The model, explained Horton, Rachel Douglas, a third-year News Editor On Wednesday, April 5 Wilfrid is "not an Ivory Tower Faculty of history and geography major Laurier University will be hosting Education" but rather focuses on looking to pursue a career in A recent streak of thefts this past an open house to discuss plans "involving [students] more in the teaching, thinks the faculty is a week have only added to the list of for the proposed Faculty of schools and supporting them great idea. crimes that need solving by the Education. Still pending approval when they leave." "I would definitely consider Laurier Security department. from the Ministries of Education going there, it The first such incident occured and Training, Colleges and would be nice to this past Thursday morning at "The biggest newsmaker by Universities, the project aims to "I would definitely consider stay at a school and approximately 5:30 am. Two far was 'The Gentleman's open the faculty by September community that female roommates reported that 2007. going there, it would be nice to comfortable an individual entered their Guide.'" I'm "I think it fits in with [WLU's] with." unlocked dorm room at Conrad Century Plan with offering a stay at a school and community Douglas also Hall, while they slept, and stole a -AsifBacchus broader range of programs," said that I'm comfortable with." feels that by adding laptop computer. ThirdYearEconomics VP: Academic Sue Horton, one of a Faculty of Awaking as the robber was mak- the project's organizers. If the Education, Laurier ing his getaway, the victims were
project is approved, Laurier has - Rachel Douglas, Laurier student and aspiring undergraduate stu- able to get a quick glance of the secured a temporary location for school teacher dents will be clear- individual. The caucasian male the faculty at Waterloo's District er on the applica- was described as wearing a baby School Board. Horton notes that tion process for blue hoodie and approximately there will be future plans "to To date, Horton and Dr. Lynne teacher's college. 5'9" tall. build or renovate a new building" Hannay, a visiting professor, have "Yeah, I would imagine it The stolen laptop was valued at to house the faculty in the future. met with several different groups would make it a lot smoother $2,000. The proposed program for the in order to start realizing this ini- transition." Three days later WLU Security faculty will be a consecutive pro- tiative, including a committee of Students will have to wait to received another report of a theft, gram, requiring one year of superintendents and one of prin- see if this project will even come this time at Waterloo College Hall "The averted strike with schooling in addition to a recog- ciples. By meeting with individu- to fruition, as the Ministry has (WCH) residence. Similarly, nized not to laptop, at WLUFA." 8.A., and will focus prima- als involved in the teaching disci- yet responded Laurier's another valued $1,800 rily on Primary/Junior teachers pline, as well as the four school proposal. was stolen from another female's initially. boards, Hannay and Horton "If we don't hear by the end of room. - Jon Cameron "We will be using a hope to receive important feed- June, we won't be able to open in It is believed that the theft ThirdYear History Professional Development back from those in the field. 2007," explained Horton. Until occured during a social function school model that's been very When asked whether current then, students can receive more being held in the 'common room' successful in the US," explained faculty will be helping with the information at the open house of the residence. Upon returning Compiled by Tony Ferguson, Horton, as to the differences project, Horton indicated that on April 5, from 4pm to spm in to their room, the individual's photos by Jordan Jocius between this faculty and the pro- "there are seven faculty already SBE 1220. computer was missing. [The Cord Weekly 4 » WEDNESDAY MARCH 29,. 2086 IMCWS Riding across Canada for charity This summer, students Jason Shim and Kylie Hicklenton will go from Vancouver to St. John's to raise money for bike ambulances in Malawai
ADRIAN MA rode regularly was two years ago, News Editor until his bike was pilfered from his garage - but neither consider their While most Laurier students aim lack of athletic ability a reason to to spend their summers relaxing, shy away from this. Both Shim and drinking on patios, and making a Hicklenton have plenty ofreasons bit of money before September to be motivated to strap on their returns, Jason Shim and Kylie helmets. Hicklenton will be fulfilling a life- "It's a once in a lifetime experi- long ambition to bike across ence; it's not like we're going to Canada. have this opportunity outside of Starting in Vancouver on June school," says Hicklenton, a fourth 27, Shim and Hicklenton will dip year global studies and anthropol- the back wheels of their bicycles ogy student. "The fact that we're into the Pacific Ocean and then doing it for a good cause makes it
ride to St. John's Newfoundland - more important." a journey no less than 6,500 km. One of the main reasons Shim Riding alongside Shim on the and Hicklenton are embarking on race track at University Stadium, I this ride is to raise money for the ask him what comes to mind Canada Africa Partnership (CAP when he's confronted with the AIDS), an organization that helps enormous length of his upcoming spread medical supplies and journey. health education to AIDS-ravaged "Oh my God," he says, eyes countries in Africa.. Shim and widening slightly "1 think about it Hicklenton are trying to raise in small chunks." $50,000 to help CAP AIDS provide The ground is wet, sludgey and new bicycle ambulances in my front wheel is getting difficult Malawai. to manouver. Halfway around the In rural villages, where hospitals track my legs are burning and my can be hours away and access to lungs feel like they're being automobiles and paved roads are worked over by a Thai kickboxer. I limited, bicycle ambulances are a ask Shim how long this track is. fast and effective way for people in "Probably about 400 metres," Malawai to transport those need- Shim replies. "So 15,000 more ing medical attention. It's a simple
times around this." contraption - one part bicycle and
The road from Vancouver to St. one part stretcher - but it helps to John's won't be this safe or cer- save lives. tain. Neither of them are particu-
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Sciences faculty is also an affiliate. quickly hopped onboard, officially Canadian university "As a flrst-of-its-kind university signing an affiliation agreement in the region, we will focus on cre- on November 23, 2003. McGill fac- affiliates itself with Royal ating dynamic personalities who ulty have collaborated with the [will] be assets to the community, university since visiting the school East contributing to the economy and and helping create a curriculum University in Middle society in general," RUW's chair- and course outlines for the univer- man, Mohammed A 1 Zamil, said. sity's impending Education and VASILIKI KARIGIANNIS Bahrain, an archipelago east of Management programs. The Link Concordia University Saudi Arabia, has made inroads in RUW officially opened its doors recent years in terms of women's for the 2005/06 school year on
MONTREAL (CUP) - McGill rights. Women were finally grant- October 15, with 1,500 students University has embarked on a ed the right to vote and run in enrolled. Classes are held in a tem- project to help establish a elections in 2002. porary location in West Riffa while women's university in the Persian Education reform has swelled in the construction of the campus Gulf. importance in Bahrain. Since continues in Riffa. The Royal University forWomen World War I, Bahrain has warmed The 60-acre campus will house in Bahrain is the country's first up to a more Western education classrooms, laboratories, confer- private, women's-only university. model. ence rooms, a student union It has enlisted the help of McGill Universities and polytechnics building and cutting-edge tech- renowned Management and were created to offer degrees in nologies and equipment - all Education faculties, hoping their the sciences, arts and education, amenities necessary for a modern expertise will help the school grow preparing future Bahraini movers educational facility and its stu- into one of similar quality and and shakers for the real world. dents. prestige. A Bahrain group sought out Construction is expected to be Contributed Photo England's Middlesex McGill's assistance in 2002 to help completed by July, just in time for WHERE MY GIRLS AT? - Students study art at Royal College in Bahrain. University's Design and Computer RUW's students excel. McGill the 2006-07 semester. Laurier students to embark on cross-Canada adventure
and university students aiming Laurier come up to me and go, sitting on your bike, sitting on the 12,000 race from Cairo - From BICYCLE, page 4 to km to spread development programs 'Get a seat with a groove in the your butt, but if you motivate Capetown, twice. For Gold, there This pair of aspiring adventurers overseas. Since Shim and middle, otherwise you won't be yourself you can do it. That's the is no bigger thrill in life than fin-
have set up a website at Hicklenton have announced their able to feel your balls,'" says Shim, joy, that's the beauty ... there's a ishing such an exhausting, mam- bikeacrosscanada.ca, and have fundraising plans, they've been smirking. tremendous amount of satisfac- moth journey. raised about $600 so far. They been approached by many indi- Henry Gold, a bicycle enthusi- tion in completing a goal from A to "It's a kind of thing that has no hope that getting the word out viduals interested in helping them ast and expert at long-distance Z." words," says Gold. "You enter a through the World University out. riding, also has some advice for Gold, 54, is a co-founder ofTour totally differentlevel of conscious- Service of Canada (WUSC) will They've also received tips on Shim and Hicklenton. D'Afrique, a company that organ- ness when you do something like help them achieve their fairly lofty cycling. "It's the mental aspects [that are izes marathon races in Africa. this. You disconnect from whatev-
goal. WUSC is a network of college "I had a random prof from hardest to deal with] ... it's tough, Gold himself has particpated in er world you're from."
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From 'Weinbergate' to the Radio 'Weinbergate', as Cord editors Laurier DJ-firing scandal to gen- began to call it, Radio Laurier eral contempt for The Cord's edi- and WLUSU were caught in a torial decisions, the student related scandal two weeks later media was in the news just as when it suspended three of their much as it crafted the news this DJs for their on-air conduct past year, which is why it takes toward the two girls that started second place in our countdown. the petition against the Cord. It all began on September 21, While the Union refused to 2005 with the publication of the release the transcript of the Zack Weinberg's now-infamous show, Talkin' Trash, The Cord "A Gentleman's Guide to Getting would go on to publish it on Laid atWLU". their website. The Cordreceived what had to And just when we thought be a record number ofangry let- wed heard the last ofWeinberg, ters to the editor (two entire he made news again in January pages worth), posters ridiculing by announcing his candidacy for Weinberg were put up around Student Publications president. school, a petition for an apology Though he lost by a wide mar- was signed by over 400 students gin, his campaign invigourated and a "Rally for Respect" was the new 'General Meeting' for- organized to encourage a more mat of the WLUSP electoral sys- hospitable climate on campus tem.
Stephen Pell for female students. Hot on the heels of -Brandon Currie 3. The Liberal Party
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In a year where they fell from The lone bright spot in a dis- national power and drove up astrous year shone from long- students' tuition across the time Liberal Andrew Telegdi, I. Varsity Athletes province, the Liberal Party was who enjoyed a cake-walk over our third biggest newsmaker of his opponents in Kitchener- For those who thought school headlines throughout the first nationals since 1978, the men's the year. Waterloo to hold onto his seat pride was reserved for high school term, culminating in an eight- hockey team stunned UQTR to With Ontario's McGuinty gov- for a fifth straight term as WLU's and Icebreakers, Wilfrid Laurier's page special issue for the Vanier qualify for their first trip over a ernment recently announcing a MR student athletes had a clear mes- triumph. decade, and the women's basket- 'thawing' of the tuition freeze for With such a disappointing sage in 2005/06 as our varsity In football's expansive shadow, ball and volleyball teams both fell all universities and colleges, stu- year, the Liberals have already squads pulled together gutsy per- three other WLU teams brought just short of similar feats. dents have become even more begun to see the effects of its formances across the board to give home provincial banners, including From top to bottom, WLU ath- disillusioned with the Grits. left-leaning supporters turning the student populace the collec- the little-known men's curling rink. letes helped 'the little high school Most frustrating was the fact their collective gazes towards tive impetus for throat-damaging The ladies of lacrosse edged out down the street' dwarf the likes of that little was done in terms of alternative groups, like the New hoopla. In the process, they Queen's on home turf for their UW, Western and Toronto, if only incorporating the thoughts of Democrats, who experienced became our top newsmaker for third-straight provincial banner. for a few sweet moments. student organizations (i.e. their highest vote tally and 2005/06. The women's hockey team sur- Amidst elections ranging from OUSA) to make the transition gained 29 seats in the House of After a surprise run in 2004 vived the loss ofsome key veterans ho-hum to carnivalesque, our easier. Commons. ended with disappointment chez and also managed the threepeat in peers on ice, courts and turf alike But the road to disillusion- With the Liberals in the politi- Laval, the Hawks' gridiron war- an OUA dogfight, eventually bow- filled the pages of The Corel Weekly ment was already well-trodden, cal spotlight, for more bad than riors rode an unbending will to ing out in the national title game. with thrilling upsets and the with Paul Martin blowing an good, the shift in political power win all the way to national The list continues. hearts of Golden Hawks every- early lead in the polls to lose alone makes the Grits one of the supremacy, capturing the Vanier The men's basketball squad put where with a simple source of January's federal election to top newsmakers from this past Cup in 2005. together a surprise run to qualify pride. Conservative leader Stephen year.
- Along the way, they dominated for their first appearance at Mike Brown Harper. - Dan Polischuk The Cord Uh.kty| Newsmakers WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2006 < 7
4. Crime 7. Student Activism
This year, numerous students at and electronics, while Cody While not widely known for its History Day, a very visible demon- Laurier found themselves affect- Rosenberg and her roomates progressive student body, this stration by a coalition of campus ed by break-ins, thefts, and even woke up to find their living room year's crop of Laurier students clubs that was widely-hailed as a violence, making for a very sober- trashed and knives missing from made news with their campus success. About a month later, in ing number four newsmaker. their kitchen. activism and calls for the forma- late November, Buy Nothing Day Scott Cameron and Robert The most heinous burglary tion of a student-funded public was also in the limelight, as a live- Hagon wereresidents in one par- happened in mid-October, when interest research group (PIRG), ly debate over its effectiveness Dan Polischuk ticular house on Albert St. that Laurier students on Columbia St. making the cut at number seven took place in the pages of The was broken into several times, were robbed at gunpoint by two on our countdown. Cord. allegedly by their neighbours, masked intruders. The armed It all began in October, with Finally, the WLUSU elections members of a grouphome who robbers forced the students to WLUSU director Dave Alexander's were dominated by both the pro- admitted housing drifters on the ground and made off with proposed Economic Aid Team gressive ideas of the two leading 10. occassion. $150 in cash. (EAT), which would aid students presidential candidates, Allan Edna Aryee, a Ghanian Homocide also occurred in in times of peak financial stress. Cayenne and Alexander, as well as Veterans exchange student, had her resi- Waterloo this year. On The initiative ultimately failed, but the debate over whether WLU dence vandalized so many times September 23, after leaving Rev it seems the seeds for further pro- needed a PIRG. Except for the 2005 was declared 'Year of the she had to move in with a Laurier Nightclub with a group of gressive efforts were sown by election of Alexander, it was a Veteran' by Veterans Affairs professor. friends, brothers Soumiyan and Alexander's continued commit- clean sweep for the activists with Canada, and events at WLU Two houses around the Spruce Chandrasegar Nagulasisgamany ment to a more activist Students' almost all 'progressive' directors were designed to thank St. area also came forward with were killed after being stuck by Union. elected and a clear mandate for a Canadian war veterans for their their burglary stories. Mike an automobile near Dearborn Later in the month, students PIRG returned by Laurier voters. actions and to actively remem- Segretto and his roomates lost Place. were surprised to see the campus ber their sacrifices, enough so
- thousands of dollars in clothes Adrian Ma draped in white for Make Poverty - Brandon Carrie that they're The Cord's number ten newsmaker. Students from Laurier reached out and worked with the community to create a last- o. Renovations ing symbol of remembrance 5. Bands at WLU through the creation of For eliminating any chance of wondering if $2.5 million ($1.25 Veterans Green. The monu- tranquility and costing us a for- million from student levies) was ment pays tribute to those from | tune, campus renovations take the worth all the fuss. With the popu- the Waterloo community who eighth spot on our list of the year's larity of the gym, it only seemed served in the Second World top newsmakers. obvious that Athletics would ride War, and later returned to help The mantra might as well have out the success with a makeover of develop the community. been 'better late than never' for Willison Field, which they Students also sought to the Students' Union and their ren- announced earlier this term. remember the sacrifices made ovations of the 24-Hour Lounge While the barren green space is by former students ofWaterloo and Terrace that occured early this turned into a regulation-sized College, through a special year. field for varsity soccer and Remembrance Day feature. 152 With the third floor of the Fred lacrosse, the Dr. Alvin Woods men and women from Nichols' Campus Centre buzzing Building will see a massive Waterloo College served in the with activity the first week of upheaval this coming summer, armed forces, while 11 alumni school, students were left to won- with the to Matt Symes structure being gutted and students were killed. der if they would ever get to taste the frame. Despite these efforts, local More than most years, Laurier Salads just embarrased them- what the revamped food court had The $12 million reconstruction residents, like 76-year-old students were treated to a great selves with their shitiness; mean- to offer. Alas, by the end of project is forcing out professors Dorothy McHugh wonder if selection of musical entertain- while the best acts were opening September students were enjoying from their offices and will disrupt students today recognize the ment this past year, our number bands like Controller.Controller their fresh sushi and smoothies. the peace on campus for an esti- sacrifices made by soldiers. "A five newsmaker. and Tomi Swick. In addition to the FNCC facelift, mated 18 months. lot of these kids, they don't Starting the year offwas Finger Kardinal Offishall, along with Laurier saw a costly upgrade to the know what these men went
Eleven, who made sure 'the Laurier Business alumnus Shad Athletic Complex. Many were left - Dan Polischuk through for them," she said. "A seething mass of Laurier frosh' and Toronto's Juice, put together lot of them don't appreciate were banging their heads with a huge hip-hop show that pro- what these guys at their age reckless abandon as the headlin- vided the musical highlight to went through." ing musical entertainment of O- the year for rap fans. week. Shad then made a triumphant WLUFA -Kris Cote Yellowcard one 9. played of the return in March, performing a biggest shows of the year at the stellar charity concert at Wilf's Looming over Laurier during the Turret in mid-September, fol- with an entourage of hip hop first few months of 2005/06 was lowed by Bedouin Soundclash in homies. the possibility of a faculty strike. early October. With Billy Talent and Sam For striking fear in the hearts of all The crowds failed to flock to Roberts still to come this year, it students who wanted to graduate Polar Jam in February, a joint fes- looks like WLUSU has certainly on time, it comes in at number tival between UW and WLU, but provided for students' entertain- nine on our list. WLU-favourites Bedouin ment needs over the year. Months of tense negotiation Soundclash (yes, again) provided appeared to be going nowhere as an obligatory headliner after The - Alex Hayter both parties failed to see eye-to- eye on a variety of issues including salaries, workload, and class sizes. A mediator was even brought in to keep the estranged sides from 6. Low-Cost Food drifting into a strike. Finally on November 26 2005, As one ofthe most popular issues Dave Alexander ran on presiden- Laurier administration and the to run on for WLUSU board of tial platforms that would support WLU Faculty Association directors candidates, the battle broke students, with a food bank (WLUFA) reached a new three- for low-cost food options on and an Economic Aid Team year contract agreement. The campus has been all uphill. (EAT) respectively. Though agreement only needed a simple In November, the Dining Hall Alexander did not win, his EAT majority to pass, but received with recognized the demand for low- was resurrected, as well as prom- 94 percent approval from the fac- cost food and introduced "The ises to provide free meals to stu- ulty. The process for this deal was Fab Five" menu, which managed dents when their stomachs growl longer than any other between the to survive through the year. and pockets are empty. two sides other than a 15 month Though mediocre at best v the Meanwhile, the student- bargaining in 1989/90. $4.99 daily specials set a prece- owned Terrace continues to raise "Certainly within any exercise dent for WLUSU and refueled the prices despite its mandate to be a like this you get disagreements low-cost food debate. service to its stakeholders, the and a little animosity every so Low-cost food was also a cam- students. And the outcome of often, but both sides were at the paign promise of Dan Robert, Robert's election promise has table professionally, they conduct- but all students have seen is a only scratched the surface as far ed themselves very well ... I'm poorly-publicized Wilf's value as results go. With tuition fees ris- relieved that it's over, that we did- menu that mysteriously disap- ing, it remains to be seen how the n't have to go to the nasty [strike]," pears from tabletops from time new BOD will act, "providing for said Doug Skelton, president of to time. the [hungry] needs of students." WLUFA. When election time rolled Adrian Ma around, both Alan Cayenne and - April - Cunningham - Adrian Ma NOTE-WORTHY The end of WLUFA negotiations eased students' fears. The Cord Weekiy| 8 > WEDNESDAY MARCH 29. 2006 Editorial
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Editor-in-Chief International Editor Special Projects Editor Brandon Currie Tony Ferguson April Cunningham [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (519) 884-0710 ext. 3563 Arts & Entertainment Editor Cord Historian News Editors Alex Hayter Kris Cote Adrian Ma [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sports Editor Print Production Manager Polischuk Dan Mike Brown Bryn Boyce [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Opinion Editor Features Editor Photography Managers Carly Beath Blair Forsytl>Stark jordall ,ocius [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Editor Graphics Student Life Editor Sydney Helland Emilie Joslin [email protected] Michelle Pinchev [email protected] 884 -° 7lO 2Bs2 [email protected] ext' Planning WLU's faculty Emilie Joslin of education Student journalism: is laying the groundwork for a new Faculty of Education, projected to open in September 2007. This new addition to Laurier's offerings definitely has the Laurierpotential to benefit the school, as it will be one step towards more are 'Hot' diversity in its programs. Education programs very sought- officially after by students, and having one at Laurier would bring greater visi- bility to the university. It could also encourage students to come to the paper and living to write Laurier for their undergraduate degree, with the intent of staying to do And it's up to students to engage their campus media another day. Today's student jour- their teaching degree here as well. nalists (the really good ones, any- All ofthis doesn't necessarily mean the idea is flawless. The project and keep it that way, says Cord Editor-in-Chief way) are asking top officials harder has yet to be approved. If this doesn't happen by the end of lune, the questions, designing award-win- opening of the faculty will be pushed back - which might not be a bad ning page layouts and travelling to thing. Brandon Currie week-long conferences to learn Rushing the program in its initial stages could compromise its qual- their craft. We're better organized, ity, and if resources are going to be funneled into it, it should be done growing health of the medium trained and prepared to handle well. The faculty is currently slated to be -temporarily housed at the over individual plaudits any day. whatever the news can throw at Waterloo District School Board in Kitchener. Now, while I disagree with us, and by most indications, it's It doesn't seem prudent to start a program in one place, only to have Maclean's decision on a couple of working. Circulation is rising
to go through a disruptive move later on. The temporary location is BRANDON CURIE papers - the University ofGuelph's along with student numbers at quite far from the main campus of a school that is already fracturing Editor-in-Chief Ontarion was declared "Hot" after most institutions, and new publi- with the Faculty of Social Work about to move to Kitchener this sum- their cover story a couple weeks cations are popping up across the
mer. Sitting in Chapters last week, I ago was on crosswords - the bur- mediascape. It would makes sense to secure a permanent home for the Faculty eagerly flipped through the geoning presence of the student Even still, the success ofthe stu- of Education, closer to Laurier's campus, before it opens its doors. recently-released Maclean's Guide media in the Campus Confidential dent press is, by definition, fleet- The proposed Faculty of Education will be good for Laurier, which to Canadian Universities 2006 to section is made all the more credi- ing. With the turnover that plagues is lagging in graduate programs and the Maclean's rankings. The see if The Cord made WLU's ble because it's selected by stu- most student organizations from organizers seem to be on the right track; hopefully, through careful Campus Confidential "What's dents of the respective institu- year to year, it's impossible to say planning Laurier will build a Faculty of Education that will enrich the Hot" list for the year. Turns out we tions. The methodology is a little how long this run of good form school, rather than pad it with quickly cobbled-together, less-than- did. Hooray for us. shaky - we don't know how many will last. quality extra weight. But as I was about to put the students, or which ones voted on The one constant, it seems, is
magazine away, content that the list - but it's an encouraging that we're roundly criticized by someone was finally giving us our vote of confidence all the same. our readers, no matter what the due for a job well done, I figured quality of articles J'd flip through the rest of the Gone are days just filling and pictures that A little help, please? school 'Hot' lists to see how my the of the make it in the colleagues fared. newspaper paper. This is a "The Cord... once again discov- and with the rapid growth of I started with the universities I and living to write good thing; since ered the intricacies of trying to Laurier's student body, dissatis- know have great papers - McGill, another day. we're not under represent Laurier students." faction with campus media is Concordia, ÜBC - and sure immense pressure So reads Cord Historian Kris only bound to increase. enough, they all made it. Fair from advertisers or Cote's description of the after- The stage has been set for a enough, 1 thought, we're in pretty It's easy to argue that compared publishers to improve our prod- math of The Cord's "Gay new campus publication, it good company on this hot list to other "Hot" things Maclean's uct, your feedback is one of the
Escapades" feature; the state- seems. Sure, we have the business, and we do it without the listed in the section - longer few reasons we have to critically ment, though, could really be an Blueprint, but it falls under the help of a journalism, photography library hours, nicer classrooms, evaluate what we do. evaluation of the first 80 years of same WLUSP umbrella as The or graphic design program on having an award winning cross- And in a media market where the publication. Cord, and probably doesn't differ campus. country team - having a vibrant your attention is poached by the Throughout its history, The from The Cord fundamentally Still thinking The Cord was pret- student paper that's relevant to its Toronto Star, The Record, CBC, Cord has set itself up as "The tie enough for many people. ty exceptional, I decided to look campus is a no-brainer for any CNN, radio, podcasts, blogs and that binds" for the Laurier com- In order to see all of Laurier's through all the rest of the schools' such list. the advent of Internet news, we're munity. population properly served, a rankings, intent on gloating over But why has it taken Canada's listening to what you want more And while it has succeeded new, distinct and very different all the also-rans. The problem with national magazine so long to than ever. much of the time, attempting to newspaper is needed. If you've this, I quickly learned, was that notice justhow important the stu- It's up to students, not just at unite and represent such a been disappointed by The Cord, student media, whether print or dent media is to Canadian univer- Laurier but across Canada, to con- diverse student body has meant this is your chance to do some- broadcast, was "Hot" on nearly sity students? tinue to be engaged by and be crit- that The Cord has seen its share thing about it; you could be the every campus in the country. The answer for The Cord, which ical of their campus media. We're of controversy. It's impossible to one to start shaping the next 80 The final results for print media 1 suspect is true for other good listening, sure, but the onus is on please everyone all of the time, years of the Laurier story. were that out of 52 universities in papers too, is that campus provo- you to speak out. Our future Canada, 34 have student newspa- cateurs (student journalists) have health and relative temperature in pers that are officially 'Hot'. And gotten a whole lot more profes- Maclean's depends on it. These unsigned editorials were agreed upon by at least two-thirds of the while it was disappointing that the sional these days, as have their The Cord's Editorial Board and do not necessarily reflect the views ofThe list was more diluted than I had products. Cord's volunteers, staffor WLUSP. originally envisioned, I'll take the Gone are the days of just filling [email protected] The Cord Weekly g Opinion WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2006 * 9
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closely by their second, third...). And yet there must be room for more, musn't there? Can this be all there is? MARK CIESLUK Another statement you hear Thus WisemanSpake the bandied about quite often is that The university is a time to grow and Ah, the end of year recap-review. mature from a confused youth offeminism a a time for a future Could there be a more heartwarm- into confident adult; | ingly asinine tradition? person to decide who they want to ing corset. fagade and shade their true University is often touted as the be and to strive to become that The daily use of make-up is not appearance from the world. "best time of your life," but it person. Well, I don't know about only damaging to one's skin but is Once the blight of make-up has seems to me that precious few you, but this person has still has a a hazard to a woman's image as an been stripped from the concept of people are taking full advantage of lot of things to do and places to go RICHARD TOGMAN equal member of society. beauty we can begin to appreciate this opportunity. I don't know to get where he wants to be. Cord Opinion The mental hegemony under the natural and true essence of about you, but when I look back And what better time than the which women currently live, women. on my university days, I hope to end of the year to make the sort of Feminism has made great strides which pressures girls as young as When we accept the superficial have something more concrete to empty promises to one's self that over the past 100 years in its fight 12 to begin the process of making flaws and imperfections that exist reflect upon than my Guinness are destined to be forgotten? to bring women out of the back- themselves more appealing to in each of use we can begin to World Record for most consecu- Much like New Year's resolutions, ground of society and place them men, is corrupting to the very understand and develop a true tive Thursdays spent watching The end-of-year goals can easily be in the forefront of progress. notion of equality and the distanc- respect for the individual under- OC with my roommates. forgotten in the avalanche of post- The drive for equality and ing of women from the archetype neath the permeable layer of skin. The real kicker to complaints exam revelry and then completely respect has been a long and hard of a tool of pleasure for men. Make-up just adds a layer of about how little there is to do on ignored during the summer-long path which is not yet complete. Women should abandon make- falsehood and lies to the surface of this campus is that there truly are hangover that follows until we Women have gained the right to up and pursue an identity and a woman's face as she cannot be so many opportunities to do stumble back to campus in the vote, to be employed and to con- appearance which is not depen- accepted in society unless she something, anything, different fall, one season older, not one bit trol their own bodies and repro- dant and focused on the attraction hides her face behind a mask of from the daily routine. How many wiser. ductive functions. However, the of men. Women should embrace artificial products and merchan- of us make use of the free con- So join with me, Laurier, in tak- final battle goes much deeper as it their natural features and cease dise. Make-up is neither empow- certs, the free art gallery, the free ing a moment to pause and gaze pertains to the battle over image trying to augment their appear- ering nor liberating as it instead bus pass? There's a whole city out inward. Next, puff out your chest and respect. ances with synthetic products. chains women to the conception there to be discovered, if only you and declare unequivocally that Make-up should be among the The application of make-up of beauty that currently domi- would take a Saturday to explore next year will be different. final targets of the movement to reinforces the conception of nates society. your opportunities. Assignments will be done on time. liberate women. women as tokens for male adora- Women should be able to feel Far be it from me to drop my Diet will improve. You'll spend The cultural practice of coating tion and pleasure. good about their appearances cynical and sarcastic nature for fewer hours in front of the TV, and layering one's face with ani- The constant barrage of societal without the addition of layers of even one column this year, but exercise more, quit smoking, drink mal fats and synthetic chemicals is pressures and the many tools of residue and commercial products this is a topic which has weighed less. You'll become the kind of per- an abomination as it serves to per- mass marketing have led women to "enhance" their appeal. Make- quite heavily on my mind in son who is making full use of the petuate the degradation of women to adopt a practice that clouds up only perpetuates the notion recent days. While viewing my cur- best time of their life. You'll live to and contain them as mere orna- their true appearance in a haze of that beauty is skin deep and that rent lifestyle and the sum of my your potential. You'll be who you ments to be beautified for the products and fictions which they the main function of women is the experiences to this point at uni- always wanted to be. enjoyment of others. adorn as sources of pride. attraction of others based on their versity, the "best time of my life" is Excellent. Dr. Phil would be The daily practice of applying Women should strip these appearance. Once make-up is not measuring up so well. proud. Now grab a beer and the dozens of chemicals to a woman's masks of fantasy from their faces tossed aside as the waste that it Certainly, I've had my share of bong and hurry back to the couch; face in the hopes of lengthening and simply wear their natural skin truly is can we begin to achieve adventures, both wholesome and 24 is starting, and some things in
lashes, smoothing skin and with a sense of honour and self- equality and a true respect for otherwise - any man who claims life are just too important to miss. colouring cheeks is an absurd respect. It is simply a matter of each other as individuals. to fully remember their first term You'll get around to those changes anachronism which should be socialization that has cast women of first year is a man who had not next year. Honest. banished to the dustbin of histori- into the unfortunate position of yet discovered the inestimable joy cal anomalies, as was the suffocat- being pressured to hide behind a letters@cordweekly. com associated with purchasing their first keg of Brick beer (followed letters@cordweekly. com The Strand's cartoon controversy Whether or not you agree with the content, it's done its job by inciting students to think and react, says Kathryn Flynn ism can be contentious, among long hair, a beard, and robes. The the issue, it is troublesome to note to do. We had a ton of feedback, other things, but while it can be other, who was only drawn from that The Varsity, U of T's other both positive and negative, which
highly narcissistic it also has the behind - obscuring his face entire- publication, has mentioned the means that the issue was obvious-
power to incite important discus- ly - wore a turban and had a Star article/cartoon combination in ly timely and of importance. The sions. Unfortunately, not all dis- and Crescent tattoo." the columns about hate crimes experience was certainly educa- KATHRYNGood Girl RevolutionFLYNN cussions accomplish a dialogue ... The cartoon was published and racism since their publica- tional. It's been interesting to they're too often a diatribe. alongside the newspaper's specu- tion. They have also chosen to watch how other student (and After the printing of the now-infa- I thought that the "issue" of the lations on freedom of speech, reli- focus on the Muslim community's national!) media outlets have mous Danish cartoons I was cartoons had fizzled out until 1 gious tolerance and the appropri- reaction to the article, quoting reported on the issue: everyone swamped in work and hardly had was reading the Toronto Star last ate roles of journalists. that the University of Toronto's has their own agenda." time to formulate an opinion. week and noticed a letter from an What has happened in subse- Student Administrative Council Even if I disagree with the con- The same week at work I got acquaintance. quent weeks is the conflating of has charged The Strand with tent of a cartoon I still support the talking with a customer as I served Nick Ragaz, the Managing the article with all unfortunate "attacking Muslims on campus." newspaper's right to print it. his table; he discovered I wrote for Editor of U of T's The Strand, was events around the University of Christian groups have not been The difficulty in such topics is The Cord. He told me that he had writing to the paper to inform Toronto campus. quoted. The Varsity has not offered that faith, to the spiritually lost all respect for the publication them that they had gone to "per- There have been two physical new insight or healing to the con- inclined, is not about "personal
after the newspaper's decision to sonal and professional lengths to assaults of students on campus, troversy by continuing to blame opinion" - it's about the truth. print one of the cartoons. try to understand and publish the one where a woman was accosted The Strand. But whether I choose to believe I was not sure whether he was views of all students" and that to in a bathroom simply for being The co-Editor-in-Chief of The that the article should have been just vocal or was made comfort- allege The Strand's work has "con- Muslim and wearing religious Strand, Karen Whaley, has perfect- printed because free will is God- able by the fact that I was wearing tributed to intolerance is both headgear and another where ed the art of official quotes as of given or because a university a cross, which marks me as a per- false and discourteous." group of women were egged on late. paper represents all student views, son who understands religious This letter appeared a month International Women's Day. From When 1 asked what kernel of I still believe that student journal- sensitivities. after The Strand was embroiled in these events to the posting of the knowledge she gained from the ism has the freedom of speech to While I've got my own particu- a media circus after making the cartoon on the Muslim Student experience she said, "People often provoke thoughtful responses lar frame of reference because of decision to print a student-con- Assocation's door and a hit and ask whether I would have made from the community. my affiliations, I tend to defend tributed cartoon. run of a Muslim youth on campus, the decision to print the cartoon if The Strand succeeded in doing the press' right to print its chosen The cartoon was best described The Strand has been accused of I had known what the public reac- just that. material... otherwise I'd call for by Blog TO.'s editorial board as being partially responsible for the tion would be. Actually, the public the cancellation of Family Circus. I "one man, whose face was partial- hate crimes on campus. reaction convinced me that print- understand that student journal- ly obscured, was a hippy sort, with While perusing the articles on ing the cartoon was the right thing letters@cordweekly. com [The Cord Weekly 10 > WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2006 Opinion Quick; check our campus vital signs Students at Laurier are afraid to go outside their comfort zones in terms of politics and activism, says Production Manager Bryn Boyce
emboldens people on campus. was actually a Laurier student. movements, recalls the second really take a stand anyway? Lucy But if you talk about attitudes Even in this era, according to Dr. class he taught at Laurier on Vanderhelm and Sarah Eicholz toward gays and lesbians, people Steven Brown, the club was largely September 12, 2001. A micro- went on RadioLaurier's Talkiri seem to clam up. The Israel- a social club rather than an activist phone had been set up in the Trash to protest the Zach BRYN BOYCE Palestine debate? Faux-pas. group. "[Laurier's] never been a Concourse and Dr. Peter Eglin, a Weinberg article and were basical- Racism? Meh, maybe sometimes. really activist campus for the most Sociology professor, was speaking. ly ridiculed by a couple of guys. Production Manager If one of the best ways to judge a part," explains Brown, perhaps To Pimlott, the body language of How's that for fostering activism? At Laurier, we fall over ourselves to campus (or a society) is by looking due to the fact the school draws the students who passed through And what does it say about our join Fashion 'n Motion. The busi- at how minorities are treated and students from rural central the Concourse said it all; they campus when it takes an article ness students have their stock perceived. Ontario and suburban GTA. slinked evasively along the walls. stating that Laurier girls are essen- exchange competitions. People The newly-minted Positive If you look at how painstakingly "Students stayed as far away as tially sluts to even notice that the join BACCHUS. Space program at Laurier is begin- long the process to establish a possible - it is almost as though campus' has social and political But if you talk about organizing ning to give us a sense of the views Public Interest Research Group on they were physically scared of a pulse? Even then, you had to incite a demonstration, people will look that our campus' incoming stu- campus was, you can start to see [political! position." Similarly, dur- a campus majority... at you as though you suggested dent hold toward the LGBTTTIQ an anti-activist culture. ing the WLUSA work action in Clearly, we don't all need to take starting a necrophilia club. community. After over five years of work, 2002, many students - including to the streets with placards We're an active group of people The results aren't all doom and LPIRG came into existence by a the Students' Union - refused to demanding that the blood of the but with little collective interest in gloom but they do show some mere 41 votes (0.01 percent). This take a stance one way or the other. Administration run through the new activity. We don't often interesting trends across faculties. group is non-ideological and Our silence on this issue kept streets: Not at all. attempt to push the boundaries of For instance, Business and reflects the interests of the people that strike going for 50 days - with But we should all be aware of what's socially acceptable and we Economics students are more who take interest in it, just like any little compassion for the staff the socializing effect that our three shy away from voicing our opin- socially conservative toward other campus group. members and their families who or four years at Laurier has on us. ions loudly or in ways which may homosexuality than Arts students In four years, I've seen this anti- lived on much less than they In terms of ideas, these are among
attract criticism. - particularly males, of which just activism in nearly all the major deserved. our most formative years and it Instead, we look for avenues of over 20 percent respond positively issues that have come up around Pimlott feels this aversion to would be careless to simply activism that are generally benign and near 50 percent remain unde- campus. The war in Iraq was met controversy is part of a culture of absorb what happens around us
- like raising money for charities. cided. The Conservative Party by lukewarm demonstrations vis- comformity that can be found in without reacting to it. It's not that these forms of draws more support from this ited upon by the same core group our classrooms as well. "I find it This place changes you but that activism are 'less worthy' than demographic as well. of people numbering in the tens very difficult to get many of my doesn't mean you can't push back.
- protest and debate - but they are In the late 1980s, The rather than hundreds. students to engage they don't more normalized. Their causes Conservative Club was the most Dr. Herbert Pimlott, a want to be critical of their peers" have been accepted as 'good' at visible group on campus and the Communications Studies profes- perhaps out of politeness, he said. face value and I suspect that head of the Young Conservatives sor interested in media and social But what incentive is there to letters@cord weekly, com Letters to the Editor
Dangerous Terms in "Dangerous BACCHUS this was the first I, as current and there really is no excuse for you to the government to cap tuition increases Shame on OUSA Times" coordinator, have heard ofyour distress. not be able to get in contact with some- at the Ontario Consumer Price Index, Much of your qualifying evidence to one on the team and share your con- and continue increasing university I must say, after reading Mr. Alexander's [ bet no one expected a letter supporting support your personal opinions was cerns in order to actually see a change operating grants by 6 percent until 2007, article on the topic of the recent tuition Senator Joseph McCarthy, but yes our either inaccurate or out of date and I occur. Writing an opinion piece will do followed by increases of 13percent until increase, I found myself disappointed in shady order still exists, though having would like to address those issues. nothing to change attitudes on this cam- the responsible cost sharing goal is met the fact that OUSA seemed to have lost moved underground. Call us the igno- First and foremost, I will be the first to pus; ifyou trulyfeel this way about these in 2011. Such a scenario would have their backbone in being able to properly rant, fascists, O'Reilly's, neoconserva- admit our student mentality on alcohol issues I suggest you use the avenues reduced the proportion of educational represent the student body they claim to tives, or even playa haters. It doesn't consumption is far from perfect and that available to you to actually make a costs borne by students to the Canadian be apart of. I for one would like to know matter, as each term is a convenient way is the reason I chose to spend the past change instead of just talking about it. average, and government per-student how OUSA justifies their reasons for not of silencing debate on opposing views three years dedicated to BACCHUS and As incoming Vice-President: Student funding levels would have been among supporting a continuation of the gov- when liberals are involved. Yes, I've its message. Our "pathetic attempts" list- Services for WLUSU and current BAC- the highest in North America. ernment's two year tuition freeze. One encountered it all, like a series of earned ed such as the car display in the quad CHUS coordinator you might think OUSA's support for an inflationary of my favourite parts of the article was badges, I've enticed the wrath of the and drawing on the DAWB are not exam- about bringing your issues to me so we cap was contingent on the introduction how OUSA claimed to have been "disap- temper tantrum far-left fringe I call my ples from this year. It was my decision to can work on them together instead of of a robust and flexible financial aid sys- pointed" and "concerned" with the gov- friends. Like the scare-mongering not use the quad display for a variety of taking a stance against the one campus tem geared towards improving access, ernment's decision in unfreezing the McCarthy himself, I see his detractors reasons, and due to regulations that committee that speaks to the message and significantly reducing debt loads tuition increase. If that's the best they have learned his ingenious talent for have been in place for at least the past you feel so strongly about. carried by the 32 percent of university can do in fighting the good fight for us, I yelling and spewing vague terms at any two years the DAWB writing would be Nicole Gill students who rely on loans to finance can honestly say that the current and opposing view. Case in point: how many from an OrientationWeek at least three- their education. future students who are being represent- times has Stephen Harper been called a years ago. OUSA responds Under our student aid proposals, low ed by OUSA have something worry Republican, Bush-lover, anti-choice or What you fail to recognize is the year- and middle-income students would about. Although, I shouldn't be so fundamentalist in The Cord without any long work my dedicated volunteers have 1 am writing to clarify the Ontario have realized a far greater reduction in shocked in OUSA's inability to foresee understanding of his stated platform put into this year. Besides the numerous Undergraduate Student Alliance's net costs than the current freeze pro- the repercussions that could come from (nicely outlined not in a Montana shack campaigns run out of the concourse this (OUSA) position on tuition fees, and vides their lack of enthusiasm to fight the gov- with the Unibomber, but in Montreal year (feel free to look at correct factual errors reported in the The writer incorrecdy states, "OUSA ernment on this one. Foresight is usual- last year). No, this is any easy detourand www.WLUSU.com for the details of opinion piece, "Unity lacking on tuition resolved not to organize demonstrations ly the first to go once you step into the an essential for any self-respecting WTO each) 1 am proud to have a team of vol- increases," which appeared in the or to work together with CFS." At our ring of politics. window breaking, fair-trade drinking, unteers who routinely give up their free March 22 edition of The Cord Weekly. recent Spring General Assembly our Once the current students get out of outburst prone, Green disciple. When time for BACCHUS and its message, The author presented fair observations membership mandated that OUSA university, pay off the huge debt they will the argument be elevated?When will including spending Friday and Saturday regarding the unity of student groups in approach CFS-0 and other non-provin- will owe the government, who do you we stop assuming these words funda- nights at events off-campus such as Ontario and articulated useful sugges- cially aligned organizations as well as think we'll want to vote for in future mentally denote evil and instead discuss Charity Ball and Winter Carnival. Until tions to improve the representation of any other relevant stakeholder groups elections? Who will we blame when concepts not spoon fed to use by you have stood outside for hours loading Ontario post-secondary students, but he thatrepresent Ontario students to coop- September arrives and suddenly we'll Professor's? I bring this up not because I buses on a freezing January night do not unfairly reported OUSA's position on erate in a joint response to the tuition feel the guilt in knowing we didn't even particularly love Mr. McCarthy or the tell me my volunteers make pathetic tuition fees, presenting only selective announcement. try to show concern for our own sake? specific article: "Aliens a Metaphor For attempts to promote the issue of respon- elements of our policy. OUSA's position Furthermore, it is incorrect to suggest Kara Hagedorn Human Atrocities," but instead because sible drinking. on tuition fees has important layers of OUSA's position is not supported by our I feel that this school all too quickly kills I personally find it both odd and complexity not reported in the piece. members. This policy was debated at debate with these fun buzz words and appalling that you have decided going On tuition fees, OUSA has a long- our Fall General Assembly and received Letter Policy: perhaps a more balanced forum of opin- for shock value through The Cord is an term and sustainable vision for overwhelming tuition support. While tuition All letters to the editor must be signed and sub- ion pages or forum speakers are justifi- appropriate way to address the issues fees in Ontario. Our vision calls upon the freeze plebiscites were run on some of mitted with the author's name, student identifi- cation number, and telephone number. Letters you would like to see be addressed on government to system not able. institute a of our member campuses, they were must be received by 12pm Tuesday on disk, or PS anyone who disagrees is a filthy this campus. Your club was turned down "responsible cost-sharing" by 2011, supported or administered by our mem- via e-mail at [email protected] with the of 'Cord letter.' Letters Communist. in the 2004-2005 school year and you whereby students would no more ber student unions, and the methodolo- subject heading pay must be typed or easily legible and may not Bryan Hopps have waited until now to make an effort than 30 percent of university operating gy of the plebiscite exercises has been exceed 350 words. The Cord reserves the right edit letter for and clarity. Spelling to discuss your concerns with BACCHUS costs through tuition fees with the gov- widely criticized. to any brevity and grammar will be corrected. The Cord BACCHUS fights back - why not contact last year's coordinator ernment contributing no less than 70 Scott Courtice reserves the right to reject any letter, in whole or in part. or myself, or better yet apply to be apart per cent. (Students in Ontario currently Executive Director, OUSA Suzan -Your opinion piece in March 22's of the team to help make the difference contribute 45 percent of operating The Cord reserves the right not to publish material that is deemed to be libelous or in edition of The Cord me sur- you would like to see. Contact info is costs). caught by contravention with the Cord's Code of Ethics or
prise - for someone so concerned about available on WLUSU.com at all times To achieve this vision, OUSA urged | journalistic standards. The Cord Weekly| Sports WEDNESDAY MARCH 29. 2006 ' 11 Dream seasonfor purple and gold
Laurier closes the book on the most successful all-around athletics season in school history
Perilaps even, I dare say, in WLU history. Indeed, this season has present- ed this Sports Editor with a unique
MIKE BROWN problem - I've found myself at a OutgoingEditor Sports loss for fresh superlatives. As a writer, after covering two teams With the men's hockey team's ugly with a combined record of 36-4-1, 8-2 loss on Friday evening, it's who finished first and second in finally over. Wilfrid Laurier the nation respectively, one University's 2005/06 athletic sea- almost longs to be on the wrong son is in the books and, despite its end of a blowout simply to break anticlimactic finish, it's been one out adjectives such as "appalling" hell of a ride for anyone associated and "uninspired." The problem with the overachieving athletic (and I use that term loosely)? Even program. when we did leave our A-game in Sitting in his office the day after the locker room, we still seemed to returning from Edmonton, win comfortably. Director of Athletics and In light of the overwhelming Recreation Peter Baxter just grins. success of this whirlwind eight- "This has been a banner year," he month ride, I can't help but try to says with a nod. Evidently, Mr. pin down just what makes little ol' Baxter is well-versed in the art of WLU such a prolific athletic jug- understatement. gernaut. The list of achievements is far "I think we've done a good job of from modest for the purple and investing in good leadership in gold over the last eight months. each of our teams, so we have Only three teams in the school had great coaches," explained Baxter. sub-.500 seasons and, outside the While certainly true, I don't know women's soccer team, even those that this is all there is to it, though. were a source of pride. Sure, the The Hawks, regardless of their men's volleyball team was just 6- athletic arena, tend to exemplify 14 this year, but that's still more selflessness. These are teams in wins than the three previous sea- every sense of the word, a group of Matt Frehner sons combined (5-51). Can you student-athletes that, when the BREAKAWAY - Hawks forward Matt Grennier looks visibly distraught by his inability to break up this McGill break. say moral victory? games are over, are anxious to go
And as for the third offender, the off and ... well, spend more time men's basketball squad, well, the together. sub-par season serves only to While the Western Mustangs make their unexpected post-sea- were busy running up scores and son run all the more impressive. securing individual accolades for Tough showing forWLU After limping to a 3-7 start, the Hec Creighten winner Andy men rallied to grab the last playoff Fantuz, the Hawks were conserva- spot and knock off nationally- tively fielding third-stringers and Hawks leave Alberta empty-handed, get scathing condemnation from local media ranked Waterloo and Brock oppo- keeping their stars healthy and nents to qualify for their first fresh. And Coach Jeff, as he's affec- nationals berth since 1978. Makes tionately known to his players, is DAN POLISCHUK story, Martell commented that he, the graduating forward, who plans it a little harder to consider the hardly the only coach getting such Incoming Sports Editor along with the rest of the team, to pursue a hockey career in the season a complete waste, eh? selfless commitment. saw the article at the airport US or Europe. Of course, next After a double-overtime loss and a before catching their flight back "I thought it was really benefi- year doesn't look to blowout defeat, Laurier's men's home. cial. A lot of guys have seen now Even the chronically weak men's be quite the paragon hockey team were still holding "The way this was written in the what it takes to be one of the top
of success that we their collective heads high after paper ... is ludicrous in my mind," teams in Canada." volleyball team went 6-14, more had a glimpse of in returning from the CIS national said Martell, adding "The instance Justin Day, the former OHL'er previous '05-06. The men's bas- tournament in Edmonton this that he actually talks about sug- and starting goaltender of the wins than their three ketball team will past weekend. gests that he didn't have a critical Hawks, shared those sentiments. season combined (5-51). Can you undergo massive Opening the tournament on understanding of what happened "I kinda came here when the overhauls as an entire Thursday night, the Hawks suf- on the ice. team was not quite as successful," say moral victory? class of recruits bids fered their first loss in a nailbiter "If [the author) watched the explained Day. "It's kinda satisfy- WLU adieu. The against the fourth-ranked McGill game closely, which I don't figure ing to see, just after four years, women of the hard- Redmen by a 4-3 score. he did, Luke Girard took a hit from how we've helped the program WTU has been beating a path court can expect some growing Their second game, an 8-2 loss behind from a U of A player. In grow. I think we're leaving [the across this fine country, from the pains as Meaghan McGrath, the to the top-ranked team in the that same shift, [Girard] hit anoth- team] in pretty good shape right women's hockey national finals in timid engineer of the program's nation, the Alberta Golden Bears, er player and then the melee start- now." the small villa of Antigonish, Nova competitiveness over the past four was strangely the game in which ed with the individual who hit him All accolades aside, the team, Scotia, to the men's hockey cham- years, looks poised to depart. Even they left their mark on the tourna- from behind into the boards," he having utilized ten rookies this pionships in Edmonton, Alberta. the storied Vanier Cup champs ment. said, explaining one of the on-ice past year, is hoping to further Our achievements include a will have doubts to answer with 12 The city's daily newspaper, the situations which was misinter- develop the hockey program at the Yates Cup repeat, our third departing fifth-years and the Edmonton Journal, slammed WLU preted. school. straight OUA titles in both potential to lose fourth-year in an article published the day Surprisingly though, Martell did Martell, pointing out that the and women's hockey lacrosse, and standouts Jesse Alexander and Joel after Alberta downed Lakehead 3- not take the article as a slap in the recruiting season will be used to a provincial banner for Bill Wright to the CFL draft. 2 for the title. face for himself or his players. strengthen the defensive corps Francis' men's curling rink. Surely, Despite it all, Baxter predicts The story, entitled "Laurier "I took it as a compliment and the forward positions, I needn't remind anyone of that more of the same. "You think we hockey team losers in every way" because usually ... the team that believes that the groundwork has other little piece of hardware the were successful this year?" he ripped the team for playing dirty, [Alberta] plays, quits. We didn't. So been laid for repeats of seasons Hawks sunk their talons into in muses. "These teams are going to especially in the game against the I took that as a tremendous com- similar to the past year. early December. Most of you will go back at it even harder next defending champions. pliment for our hockey club. That's "While we were disappointed probably remember the thrilling year." At one point the article even the sort of identity we have on our with the outcome [at Nationals], 24-23 comeback Vanier Cup win While I don't share Baxter's con- called Laurier head coach Steve team; we won't quit, regardless of I'm extremely proud of my guys for decades to come. viction that 2006/07 will be with- Martell "the zoo keeper" for the the score," he said. for the way they played. We're cer- It to Vice all adds up what out a drop-off, I've learned some- "animals" of his team. Aside from disparaging tainly not satisfied and we're look- President: University thing in the last year. Never, ever Aside from this, the author remarks, team members, like cap- ing to sort ofretool for next year. Advancement, Arthur Stephen, count Laurier out. Though often makes the assertion that "they tain Rich Colwill, were just happy "I said to the guys back at the described as the not most successful the biggest or most skilled, the should all be ashamed ... the play- to enjoy the experience. beginning of the year, 'We are all-around athletics in season his Hawks have that intangible quality ers, the coach, the Dean of "We had a lot of fun and it was a going back to the National stage.' Laurier - lengthy tenure one that that should scare the shit out of Athletics." good experience for everyone. 1 Our program now is a National dates back to the early 19705. anyone they face. When questioned about the think we took a lot out of it," said contender." [The Cord 12 > WEDNESDAY MARCH 29. 2006 NCAA Preview Weekly] And then there were four...
Record: 39-21 Record: 42-1 8 Record: 40-20 Record: 35-25
Having survived the most difficult path to Okay, George Mason - I am impressed. Good God, I don't even know anymore. My In the year of the upset, it looks like I hitchec the final four, George Mason technically You not only knocked offtwo ofthe most Final Four: Villanova, UCONN, Texas, onto the wrong Cinderella. If only my belovec has their toughest games behind them. storied teams in NCAA history in Gonzaga. The Final Four: Florida, George Shockers had been in the Final Four, thing! MSU, UNC, UCONN: all victims of the Michigan State and North Carolina, but Mason, LSU, UCLA. Oh. Okay, that works would be so different. But instead, it looks like Cinderella squad out of the CAA. So managed to down my beloved UCONN too, I guess. Turns out this George Mason I'll be in the cellar when this tournamen whether it's Florida, UCLA or LSU, Jim Huskies. However, I don't think you can - team's for real. After I went against them comes to an end. Things haven't exactly beer
Larranaga's boys shouldn't have a problem. at least I hope you can't - beat Florida. In four consecutive times, I'm taking them to working out thus far, so this week, I took ; Basketball junkies everywhere are hanging the other semi-final, LSU's inside game continue their stunning run by dropping new approach. I made my picks and ther on every word George Mason continues to will prove to be too much for UCLA. the Gators, simply because I'm afraid to go pulled a George Costanza, assumed my even write of this fairy tale story. That said, you Gators beat the Tigers in the title match. against them again. They'll finally fall when instinct is wrong, and put my money on th( can hope all you want, but how many of us Don't go doubting me now. Not after all they encounter the tremendous frontline exact opposites. I can't really do any worse. still believe in fairy tales? I like a Florida- we've been through. of LSU, after the Tigers dismantle a Bruins LSU final with the Tigers coming out on squad that is dead set on proving there's top. nothing free about free throws. Predictions Predictions Predictions Predictions LSU over UCLA LSU defeats UCLA George Mason over Florida Florida over George Mason Florida over George Mason Florida defeats George Mason LSU over UCLA LSU over UCLA
LSU over Florida, 76-70 Florida defeats LSU, 74-70 LSU over George Mason, 69-63 LSU over Florida, 83-78
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From NCAA to NBA - Rising stocks for draft day
Glen Davis, C, LSI) Joakim Noah, C, Florida Tyrus Thomas, F, LSU Ryan Hollins, C, UCLA
Saturday's Elite Eight performance by Glen Wow, has Joakim Noah ever made a name As good as "Big Baby" Davis is, the Tigers NBA scouts always drool over size. That's "Big Baby" Davis was a statement game for for himself in the 2006 version of March are not a national championship team why, with UCLA's Final Four appearance, LSU, but also for the big fella's draft stock. Madness. Set aside his game-high 21 without the 6'9" game-changing forward centre Ryan Hollins looks to receive more Criticisms of Davis that centered largely points and 15 boards; this Florida big man lurking behind the 300-pounder. Even than just a passing look. The 7'o" centre around the argument that he would strug- is the real deal. Noah also has managed to when the freshman's not swatting three to has had a solid tournament, averaging 12 gle against the taller, more limber bigs were impress with his ability to block shots, run five a game, his mere presence makes points and 6.25 rebounds per game. These quickly silenced when "Big Baby" made the the floor, distribute the basketball, and opponents think twice about attacking the numbers might not lead his team, but they paint his own personal play-pen. The sup- perhaps most notably, bring his Gators to rim. Last week in the win over Texas, are a marked improvement over his regular posed babysitter, potential #] pick the Final Four. It's not every day when you Thomas showed an affinity for losing his season stats and Hollins has been a leader LaMarcus Aldridge, was outplayed and out- see a big man so comfortable doing things man on backdoor cuts for easy alley-oops. on the floor. While Hollins' athletic ability worked on both ends of the floor. that guards are typically asked to do, and Bottom line: Thomas is as athletic as they shows that he has the potential to con- Meanwhile, Davis utilized uncanny agility his upside is too much to ignore. What's come and any NBA team that's not willing tribute at the pro-level, his lack of strength for a man of his stature and a delicate touch more, the kid is clearly having fun with his to take a risk on the young gun should might hurt him. At only 225 lbs Hollins to shoot a tremendous percentage. time in the limelight. Unlike the unin- reevaluate their scouting strategy. With a might have trouble butting heads with the Although it remains unclear how well spired Huskies of Conneticutt, Noah and big showing this weekend, I wouldn't be NBA behemoths. But in a league where Davis' game will translate to the next level, co. play with passion on every play. If surprised to see Thomas in the big show seven-foot centers are becoming increas- he has done everything in his power to Noah plays his cards right, he should be a very soon. Who knows? He could even very ingly rare, this tall and talented senior is ensure some consideration somewhere in lock for a lottery pick. well find himself in the top three on draft sure to draw his fair share ofattention and the first half of the first round. day. could easily slip into the firstround - espe- cially if the Bruins keep winning. Wrjaj§| The Cord Sports WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2006< 13 Hawks foursome set sights on CFL draft day
JOE TURCOTTE would be a great opportunity to go with their coaches and 1 think I Sports Writer out there, if I get drafted." impressed them." As far as the Argonauts are con- Even if things with the Argos At this past weekend's CFL cerned, Laurier linebacker Jesse don't pan out, Alexander is opti- Evaluation Camp, four of Laurier's Alexander has made a strong mistic that he'll be one of the lucky finest football talents inched one impression with the boatmen, few whose names are called on step closer to realizing a dream, as perhaps enough to be a potential draft day. Nick Cameron, Joel Wright, Jesse third or fourth round draft choice. "I got nothing but compliments Alexander and Kyle Weston all did "We liked Jesse," Volpe noted. from the Argo coaches and the their best to impress the CFL "He's a good kid. We couldn't see coaches from the other teams," he scouts. him hit in a combine like this, but mused. "Anyone that has played a sport we know he likes to hit. We inter- With a maximum of 54 draft has probably dreamed about play- viewed him and really liked what choices possible this year, ing professionally," said fifth-year we saw, but he could work on his depending on the Ottawa situa- running back Nick Cameron, speed." tion, chances are that not all four admitting that he knows the odds With praise like this, Alexander players invited to the Camp will be may be stacked against him. is excited about the possibility of chosen. However, no matter what The CFL is a small league, after becoming an Argo someday. happens, they will all have the all, and with the uncertainty in "[Toronto's] a great organization memories of a Vanier Cup Ottawa over the Renegades' own- with a winning tradition and I Championship to fall back on. And ership situation, no one is certain think it's awesome that they have as the ever-optimistic Cameron how many draftspots will be avail- been following me for awhile notes, "It's an honour enough just Jamie Stein/Toronto Argonauts able. now," a humble Alexander com- to be invited to the camp. Either
- That's what makes a camp like mented. "1 had a great interview way, things will work out." SQUARE OFF Kyle Weston (left) battles a fellow lineman at the CFL Camp. this so crucial for players like offensive lineman Kyle Weston. Despite a solid season, Weston looks to have some work to do if he wants to make the cut on draft day, as his bench press total and 10- SPARK" yard split times failed to impress Toronto Argonauts Director of the future is fnaiidly* Canadian Scouting, Nick Volpe. "His lack of size and strength could hurt him," Volpe explained. "There's definitely a lot of bigger guys out there." Even Cameron, whose decision to defer his draft year looks bril- liant in retrospect, isn't sure of his draft status. As a Canadian player in a skill position, the star running back knows that history isn't behind him. Traditionally, skill positions (such as running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks) go to American-bom players, who ben- efit from intense training from youth. However, Cameron is not ready to give up just yet. "I told the teams that I'd play anywhere," he said. "I'd even warm the bench for them if that's what they needed." And it's just that kind of tough- minded dedication that could see Cameron being drafted late on SPARK a song April 20, according to Volpe. "He's the type of player some- one could pick up in the fifth or from disco to reggae. sixth round as a special teams guy, and then be given a chance to y \/\/'opt ic It'q QPA Rk. opt « ' V work his way up." VV 3 ICI i ?U O I U H\ t I L v-V hn\A/i !U v V toi.v y vV L After witnessing the signing of teammate lan Logan by the I" Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the four players are optimistic about the odds of hearing their names called on draft day. "It definitely feels like it opens doors and awareness when some- one that close gets picked," says Cameron. Like Cameron, Volpe sees Wright going to a team looking to strengthen their special teams. "His 40 time was a little bit slow, but it comes down to game per- formance," explained the Argos' scout. "Wright's game skills speak for themselves. He could make an impact as a special team player." In fact, Wright's feeling pretty good about the weekend, as his interviews with Western Canadian For more details, visii. your TELUS Mablfy store, aurncozed dealer or retailer; or visit iekft-t:nobility.con--, teams have given him reason for or call 1-866-264-2966. optimism. i.ji'a'i.'iiiiia Bat W* mm "I got to talk to Calgary and TELUS MOBILITY STORES & AUTHORIZED DEALERS Edmonton," Waterloo- Wilfrid Uurier the vocal Wright University Rarvtew P r. Ma# fIT Wireless Spectrum CommunicationsUd explained. "Seeing how Toronto '■s''--.K' Mali (S'9i fc9f> i ?.K 56ft King Si tosh, Unit 4 University Shops plaza r and Hamilton have a crazy . ! i) 385 -60C- (5.10) 880-U?/ ;Sn'J} 684-5090 iiilb- irvbi« !"< music is avail inie on sewci n : se'sar.iy in W.fe; rs: Sps >, niy.Tss. '. -nvr-syp areas --i.jmi- amount of Canadian receivers, it ■ Vot»li ■ Pteaseset n.cjh o- go tr (nfcsrfi[=v!-y rom fn< dtitails. •: "EC-TFIUS Mnhiiity. WEDNESDAY MARCH 2006
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A number of students took Pose of your choice. editors in 1998 argued that While The Cord argued that exception to the feature on the No sitting fees with tf:lis Student Publications should While in earlier years the paper freedom of speech gave it the right basis that The Cord was trying to demonstrate its autonomy by run had worked closely with the to voice its opinion, the issue illus define queer identity. 744- sssa ning its own elections. This was school's administration to pro trated the competing ideas of While The Cord had the best ultimately realized in 2006. mote an image which would what Laurier was between the intentions, it once again discov The Cord was also challenged by increase enrolment, over time The paper and the Students' Union. ered the intricacies of trying to its most worthy adversary yet, The Cord struck a more independent While Union officials argued represent Laurier students. Toronto Star. The Star, argued The stance and often critiqued the that their larger size meant that Cord, would take away advertising administration, the school and its th~ir version of Laurier would pre 80 years young revenue from Student image. This issue came to a head . vail, The Cord argued that it Publications, and as had been the during the summer of 2000, after offered an alternative to the Despite the controversies that ~;:ase at other campuses, would the administration refused to. Union's homogenizing force. The have abounded 'throughout its poach student journalists away mail-out the 'Frosh Edition' of The issue ultimately revealed that The development, The Cord continues from campus publications. It was Cord because it did not agree with Cord could not represent the inter to be the "tie that binds" students warned that "if students want to the content. ests of all students. to Laurier. continue receiving free, consis The Cord believed that it had the Controversy again erupted in A vocal minority has enthusias tently available student publica right to strike an independent edi November 2000, following the tically supported The Cord, such tions they must oppose the distri torial stance, but what the admin publication of a joke insert titled as former-EIC Ben Harris, who bution of major daily newspapers istration "had wa-nted, in their Macks'Em. While the issue was argued that the paper offered the and non-university publications own words, was a 'soft -sell market clearly meant to be a joke, and was best volunteer experience on cam on campus." ing tool."' designed to illustrate the perva pus. At the same time, a vocal While The Cord believed that it The paper argued that it had siveness of sex and sexism on minority has often denounced the could use its advertising monop been ostracized for voicing its campus and in popular publica paper as being unrepresentative, oly to b1ock the overtures made by opinion, and warned that without tions, some students found the overly critical, too left-wing and The Star, the administration dis The Cord, "every article would be issue offensive. too preachy. agreed. about how great Laurier is and The main issue of this contro However, the majority of stu how happy everyone is to be here." versy was what people found, or dents seemed content with The The fight over the changing While the paper continued to did not find, offensive. The joke Cord. In September 1997 students nature of Laurier question administrative policy, in issue sought to use satire to prove ranked The Cord as the second future years this was toned-down its point, and while some students most used campus service, while Laurier had long been touted as a in 'Frosh Editions,' and there has found it hilarious, arguing that in 2005 students voted to increase small and intimate school, and n't been a problem since. "the 2000 Joke Insert was laugh funding for the paper. The Cord had always been proud out-loud gut-wrenching funny," Thus, The Cord does something that students enjoyed close rela Competing visions others found it offensive. for everyone. Over the past 80 tionships with their professors While The Cord apologized to years, it has embraced, and has and were not seen as merely a In an attempt to appeal to over those it had offended, it defended been embraced, by students at number. While institutional 10,000 students, The Cord often itself by arguing that the sexisin Wilfrid Laurier University. growth had been decried, in the put forth a vision of Laurier, and found on campus was more offen It has served as a outlet for stu past, rising enrolment rates com the paper itself, that proved dis sive because it was unseen and dent views, sought to promote and bined with a corporatization of the agreeable with segments of the not spoken of. improve Laurier, while also serv university caused The Cord and student body. In the following years, joke ing as a training ground for future students to become more vocal in Following the frosh mailer fias issues aroused more controversy writers and journalists. their opposition. co in the summer of 2000, The as The Cord continued to learn Klinck wrote in 1926 that The The purpose of university, Cord began to question the value that what some found hilarious, Cord had the responsibility of argued a January 15, 1997 editori and purpose of Orientation Week. others found offensive. The issue overseeing and guiding the devel al, was to acquire knowledge and a Frosh were portrayed as sheep also revealed the sensitivity of dis opment of Laurier. better understanding of the world. and readers interpreted the first cussing sexual issues. The paper has fulfilled this Unfortunately for students, the September issue as being very While Macks'Em informed stu mandate over the past 80 years, small class atmosphere that was negative about the entire dents about "Getting laid at evolving from a modest bi-weekly more conducive to this goal was Orientation Week experience. A Laurier: Where, when and how to newssheet into the professional being eroded by larger class sizes, letter to the editor argued that the get it on all the time!" a similar paper of today. the result of premier Mike Harris' "Common Sense Revolution". Students were upset that classes were often "standing-room only," ! Cord Archives and a March 2, 2000 Vocal Cord 1 to court, wirlning the argument that they alone had the revealed that they overwhelmingly wanted the administration to begin limiting the size of the stu dent body. Previously, an editorial argued that "this small school is getting bigger and bigger ... it's at the breaking point and classrooms 96-2006 can no longer handle.the overflow of students." Moreover, Laurier was suffering from an identity crisis. A. · e. Meanwhile, editors grappled with the September 6, 2001 editorial lamented that while the campus a of the newspaper was growing by leaps and bounds, and enrolment was growing rapid ly, the administration still believed more New technologies also served to in the small school identity. This, r's con shape The Cord, and in October The Cord argued, was tantamount ,andin 1996, the newspaper launched its to irresponsible growth. discus- own website, The Electric Cord. At issue were also increased cor While the site was created to porate ties to the university. The ~d stu implement "compelling interac lack of funding had left the univer idea of tive content," the venture suffered sity scrambling for alternatives; 1 future from infrequent updates. The and while The Cord argued against tee, on webpage was only updated twice larger class sizes, it also disliked section during its initial year, causing it to corporate sponsorship. p of a fall far short of its lofty goals. In the The Cord, and students, were y pres- following year, editors promised encouraged in this regard by guest would that the site would receive regular speakers like Naomi Klein and r, while updates, but mention of the web magazines like Adbusters. Jroflled site faded away until Student Following a talk by Klein, an edito
Laden, Publications created Club Laurier rial argued that "a present-day Cord Archives j strike in 2002. university is organized like any THE STUFF OF CONTROVERSY- The Cord's portrayal of Orientation Week upset some students for the contemptu future. Still, aging technology and other corporation: it provides a ous manner in which it treated frosh and volunteers.
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Shane Porter
SPRING FORWARD, FALL BACK - The female dancers of this year's Fashion 'n' Motion "Spring Forward" for a sold-out Theatre Auditorium in the show's opening scene. Students' passion 'n' motion This past weekend, over 100 volunteers involved in Fashion 'n' Motion put on four unforgettable shows to make one boy's wish come true
MICHELLE PINCHEV local nursery also sponsored the Unlike in previous years when A far cry from the real fashion we do wake up Sunday mornings Student Life Editor cause, contributing trees and dialogue was used, Bray and the shows of our time, the models of and go to practice half asleep," other landscaping to the park executive team told their unique Fashion 'n' Motion are volunteers said Keziah Myers, a second-year This past weekend, approximately scene. love story entirely through dance of varying heights, sizes, cultures cast member. 2,650 people were treated to a bit Always a charitable endeavor, and music. The story was subtle, and ethnic backgrounds; truly a "But we know we're all doing it of fashion and 90 minutes of non- F'n'M chose the Make-A-Wish but powerful enough to be told show of diversity in all its forms. for a good cause, for Matthew and stop motion as Fashion 'n' Motion Foundation as their cause this without words. "It's definitely fun because you our friends and our family." delivered four flawless perform- year. In the afternoon of their final A carefully chosen selection of get people from all walks of life," Heather Lyons added, "I don't ances of "Spring Forward, Fall performance, the F'nM cast had music incorporated a style of Tindale said of the diversity in think I would have enjoyed uni- Back." the privilege of seeing the fruits of music for everyone, including cast-members. versity if I hadn't gotten involved Moments before the fourth and their labour. upbeat rock classics, hip-hop Definitely fun, but not without and met so many people," and final performance on Saturday, Matthew, a six-year-old boy anthems, dreamy electronica and its sacrifices. Kelsey Rose who just transferred F'n'M's executive producer Joel from Waterloo County was the David Gray's "This Year's Love" as When we asked some of the to Laurier from the University of Bray's onlyreal complaint with the Adopt-A-Wish Program recipient. the show's signature tune. F'nM girls what the worst part of Calgary felt that "this in itself show was that it was all about to A victim of cerebral palsy and res- The show also featured tap, doing the show was, there was a made it all worth it." be over. piratory illness, he attended the stomp, tango, hip-hop and ballet unanimous groan about "Sunday There was an energy behind the "I wish there was more to it," Saturday matinee show, giving the among its many styles of dance. mornings!" scenes of Fashion 'n' Motion this said Bray. "It's so satisfying but at cast an opportunity to meet him. "I've danced all my life," Since October, the cast has met year that spoke volumes about the the same time I wish we could do This year's goal was to raise Fashion 'n' Motion's artistic direc- every Sunday of the year and prac- passion and commitment the stu- it a hundred more times because $6,000 to cover the cost of building tor Jenna Wilson told us. "Coming ticed morning until night. dents felt for their cause and each the more we do it, the better we Matthew a 'Snoezelen Room', a to university I had to quit dance, "It shows how much commit- other; it made for an incredible get and the better it feels." specially designed room that pro- so this is a perfect outlet for people ment we all have to F'nM because show. This year's production of vides therapeutic controlled mul- like me." Although many of the Fashion 'n' Motion was a major tisensory stimulation for people cast members had little or no success story. with disabilities. dance experience, it was evident With every kind of dance from from several talented tap to tango and the addition of a "It's so satisfying but at the performers that some sophisticated set design, there had prior training. were subtle changes this year that, same time I wish we could do it "This has been the as one audience member most incredible expe- remarked, "brought it to another a hundred more times because rience of my life," level." Wilson went on to say In the week leading up to the the more we do it, the better we about being on the show, Fashion 'n' Motion volun- show's executive teers, including around 100 cast get and the better it feels." team. "Whether members, met every day of the you're a dancer or week to practice and any extra not, you learn so time was devoted to helping pro- - Joel Bray, Fashion 'n Motion executive producer much about yourself mote the show, sell tickets or build and gain so much the stage set in the auditorium. "That made it all worthwhile," confidence." The set, which added consider- said Curtis Tindale, a member of This was a common narrative ably to this year's polished look, F'n'M's cast. Previously a UW stu- among F'n'M volunteers. Speaking included a telephone booth, park dent, Tindale told us he trans- to many of them before the closing bench, lamp-post and a seasonal ferred to Laurier after seeing performance, it became evident backdrop that was projected elec- Fashion 'n' Motion last year. that underneath the central love tronically. Purchased from CBC at Tindale described this year's story of "Spring Forward, Fall a very reasonable price, it was show as being the best one yet. Back," were countless true stories made possible through sponsor- "It's a love story that doesn't end about friendship, diversity and the Shrfne Port.;' ship by our Dean of Students. A the way you would expect." devotion of students. WHO DAT?! - The guys of F'n'M rap and get pumped for their final show . [the Wiuktyl Cord Student Life WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2006 17 The Livin' large in Korea nibble Adventurous students who want to travel and diet 'live large' should teach If you want to lose weight English in Korea by eating more, then this MATT SYMES is you Cord Student Life diet perfect for
If all goes well, by the end of April JENNIFER O'NEILL you'll have a degree in your hands. Body Break So now what? That piece of paper has left you with a massive It's called the "Nibbling Diet," and debt, a yearning to get away from if you are someone who skips the rigors of academia, an unwill- meals during the day then binges ingness to settle into the first nine at night, this diet is for you. It is to five 12-dollar-per-hour job that not often that the words "eat comes your way, and a deep desire more" and "lose weight" fall into to see some of the world you read the same sentence, but this for- and studied about. mula could be the key to your If this sounds like you then a weight loss success. year teaching English in South I'm not selling a product, or a Korea might offer all the thrills diet book. There are no magic pills you're looking for while giving you or secrets. The way to be success- the financial stability to pay off ful in your weight loss is to eat your debts and still enjoy life. more and eat more often. The ben- Teaching in Korea is a real job efits of spreading your energy that comes with a real-world pay- intake out over the day, as check. They are so desperate for opposed to few large meals (or English educators that a degree in gorging) have been known to any subject and an ability to speak health care workers for years. English are the only requirements. While some studies show this If you have both of those, schools has no benefits, there are others will pay for your return flight, your that show eating more often dur- rent for the year, and a $30,000 ing the day can have a favourable take-home salary. impact on your insulin secretion, While $30,000 may not sounds blood cholesterol values and risk like a lot, you would have to make of obesity. close to $60,000 here to have the Individuals who follow an eat- same amount of money at the end ing plan of at least four small of the day. After the government meals a day eat less food during gets their share and you pay your the course of a day. This reduces rent, car payments, insurance and the amount of carbohydrates and all the other bills that life entails, sugar entering your bloodstream, what are you left with? Most who resulting in less insulin secretion. have made the venture were easily In other words, you gain more able to send $10,000 home while energy during the day and have living large. With South Korea as a better weight control. hub, living large means travel, While carbohydrates are essen- more travel, and yet more travel. tia], protein can carry a powerful For the most part you will have punch. A little more protein in three weeks off, unless you score a your diet can go a long way. cushy university position that Protein helps you hang onto the offers over three months of paid lean muscle tissue that you want vacation. While 1 was there, I spent to save while losing fat. It also one of those weeks basking in the helps to rev up your metabolism, Thai sun on a remote Island. allowing you to burn more calories Another week I trekked across throughout the day. However, all Japan, climbed Mount Fuji and proteins are not created equal. walked the hallowed grounds of Choose lean proteins like eggs, Hiroshima, where the Atomic chicken or turkey over cheese- Bomb was first dropped. burgers and double-bacon clas- I also spent a week in Singapore, sics. where East meets West; a true mix In January of this year, a study in of cultures. The travel options the Journal of American Dietetic were not confined to long interna- Association showed that those tional journeys either. Any week- Matt Symes who ate breakfast, lunch, dinner end can be a whole new experi- HEART AND SEOUL - Traditional Korean Dancers take part in a performance in front of the National War Museum. and one snack consumed more ence with the myriad of adven- nutrients. Further, at Tuft tures Korea offers. From large fes- thick. As such, recruiters are only allows them the freedom of ond home and an amazing period University, researchers studied the tivals to eating at a local restau- too willing to promise the moon responding without the outside of my life that I will never forget. I effects of snack food on college- rant, I treated the whole year as a and stars and deliver a kick in the pressures of malicious owners. met some of the most amazing aged men. The men were tested large vacation. All in all I spent rear. You need to be smart and use At the end of the day if it doesn't people and I still keep in touch for cognitive ability after consum- over $10,000 on travel and that is your educated head when you are feel right, don't sign. But remem- with a number of those friends, ing a calorie-rich snack and low- what I mean by living large and talking to these recruiters. After from all parts of the calorie snack. The subject's cogni- being able to both justify and all, your university education English-speaking tive performance was significantly afford it. should have taught you critical Any weekend can be a whole world. The work can better after having an energy-rich The biggest challenge for most thinking. be rewarding, though snack versus a diet soda. So, while is finding the way to South Korea. Sometimes it is best to find new experience with the myriad always challenging. cramming for that test before There are those who will say you schools that don't use recruiters. I The money is great class, grab something that will give need a certificate in Teaching can't possibly alert you to all the of adventures Korea offers ... I and the costs are low, you extra energy. Try packing a English as a Second Language. dangers that exist in one small treated the whole year as a large which allows you to peanut butter sandwich in your While it might be useful, you don't article, but using your own com- save, travel and spend bag to bring to class. need it. mon sense and the forums on vacation. without many wor- The key to success is not skip- The next challenge is finding the Dave's ESL Cafe should help. Just ries. ping meals and eating when right job. The best site on the web remember that a contract in their If it sounds like you're hungry and stopping when for jobs in Korea is Dave's ESL society is worth little more than ber the owners ofthese schools are your type of adventure, start today, you're full. There are many great Cafe at www.eslcafe.com. Most of the paper it is written on, so taking as big arisk as you are, if not look at Dave's ESL and I also invite snacks to throw into your back- the jobs are posted by recruiters, always insist on talking to the bigger, by paying for you to come you to relive this experience pack to eat between classes like who are paid well. Recruiting is big other teachers at the school. Insist over and teach at their school. through my eyes and words at whole grain crackers and cheese, business and the competition is on their email address, which In the end, Korea became a sec- www.mattsymes.ca dried fruit or baby carrots. |The Cord Weekly 18 WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2006 International Employment law enrages students Union workers and students have been protesting a new employment law that allows students and workers under 26 to be fired without explanation
MADDIE PHILIPS of Converse-clad student-revolu- The McGill Daily tionaries pushing through the streets and stopping traffic.
PARIS (CUP) - For nearly three It began with discontent, when, Hughes Leglise-Bataille weeks, Paris has been in turmoil. on January 16, president Chirac FIRING MISSILES - An anti-CPE demonstration turned violent as stones and bottles were thrown at riot police. The presence of Gendarmes and the Assemblee Nationale forces, riot gear and the wafting passed a law that eliminated most smell of tear gas have become job protection for people under 26 almost normal in the midst of the years old. Fear of low job security, "greve etudiante" that has gripped termination without explanation, the youth ofFrance. and inadequate unemployment Students from 37 cities and uni- benefits left a bitter taste in the versities in France have congregat- mouths of French university stu- ed in Paris, forming "manifesta- dents. tions" of as many as 1.5 million The movement was radicalized people, filling the streets, decrying when the government of prime age-based discrimination. High minister Dominique de Villepin school students have joined as and Chirac took a hard-line stance well, and radical participants have against the students' complaints. occupied classrooms and offices Vocalizing their discontent with in some of the city's renowned the government's failure to repre- universities. sent their needs, students block- aded the With banners, signs and megaphones, entrances to the Universite they prevented all students from de Paris VII - Denis Diderot accessing the campus leaving on February 22. university students unsure what One could almost hear would happen in the days to come. the Marseillaise chanted among the An occasional riot will see tear protesting students. air; Hughes Leglise-Bataille gas fill the people just pull up With banners, signs and mega- their scarves and continue on phones, they prevented all stu- CLOWNING AROUND? - A group of protestors dressed as clowns, making fun of the CRS (riot police). their way, while tourists stop and dents from accessing the campus, focus their cameras on the masses and classes were then put on hold leaving university students unsure of what would happen in the days to come. More than three weeks later, students have been unable to attend classes at the Universite de Paris campuses and teachers have
been unable to hold them - the gates to the central Jussieu cam- pus are barricaded by students blasting music, milling around, and physically preventing teach- ers and other students from enter- ing. Their parents seem to be look- ing on with nostalgic eyes as their sons and daughters participate in their "very first strike." Exchange students and those disassociated with the cause seem eager to return to classes. Fears of a complete annulment of the semester for students at Paris VII have spurred a heated debate between members of the extreme-left and extreme-right political factions among the popu- lation ofParis. "I understand their demands; however, it has gone on long enough," commented Kate Lupien, an exchange student from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The situation may grow even more heated the days to come, Hughes Leglise-Bataille in with a general strike planned for - FIREMAN'S CARRY Firemen flip a car to extinguish the flames by exposing the underside. At least two other cars were torched as well as part of a building. Tuesday. Ithe Cord Weekly! International WEDNESDAY MARCH 29. 2006 ■ 19 More aid lost in Eritrea Three charities have been asked to leave Eritrea for no apparent reason
TONY FERGUSON stop working by February 28,2007, After a 1998-2000 border war, in International Editor despite just arriving in their offices which 70,000 people were killed, on March 20. One of the letters the two countries finally agreed to The Eritrean government has said: "While thanking your organi- mark out their common border as asked three charities working in zation for the contribution it has ruled by an independent bound- the country to leave. The interna- made to relief and rehabilitation ary commission. tional charities have been ordered programmes in Eritrea in the past One analyst, who asked not to out of the country, despite the year, the ministry kindly, officially be named, told Reuters: "They've need for assistance in the area informs you that the registration realized that a series of imple- caused by a devastating drought. certificate is recalled and requests mentable, small threats is the Concern Worldwide, Mercy the termination of your activities." most credible way to keep ten- Corps and Acord received the Presidential spokesman Yemane sions high." news last week by letters from the Gebremeskel told Voice ofAmerica According to some sources Ministry of Labour and Human that the letters are part of a gov- quoted in media reports, Eritrea is Welfare, which gave no explana- ernment policy designed to regu- slowly closing itself off from the tion for the expulsion. late NGOs. rest of the world, while others see "The letter just states that we Gebremeskel would not explain the regulations as a misguided have not met the requirements for exactly what regulations Concern attempt for the country to become an operational permit... it may be Worldwide and the other charities more self-reliant. Gebremeskel a new regulation," said Angela failed to meet, but says that they dismisses both of these state- O'Neill DeGuillo, Concern are designed so that development ments. Worldwide's director for the Horn work can be carried out as effi- Development agencies, who are of Africa. "We're trying diplomatic ciently as possible. desperately trying to alleviate the means and hope it's not an irre- "The purpose is very clear: one effects of drought and hunger, are versible decision. We're trying to is efficiency, second is to make getting worried. These most recent
be optimistic," she said. sure that the relief ... or develop- aid worker expulsions bring the member, ment are not too frag- total of banned charities to eight Another Concern activities Contributed Photo Austin Kennan, is mystified by the mented and they make an in the past year. - Eritrean children huddle around medical tent run by decision. "For us it was a shock impact," he said. WAITING IN LINE a one of the aid agencies working in the country. and a surprise - we were not Analysts are suspicious, specu- expecting it at all," he explained. lating that this could be an The agency staff has always attempt by authorities to push a enjoyed a good working relation- long-running dispute with ship with the Eritrean govern- Ethiopia over the 1,000 km border ment, he added. back on to the international agen- The letters asked the charities to da.
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ON THE OTHER SIDE - A Palestinian helps his grandmother as she walks along the base of the controversial Israeli "separation barrier" on March 26, 2006, just northeast of Jerusalem. Many Palestinians prefer to live under Israeli occupation rather than total separation which may become a reality under acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's Kadima party. Separation anxiety ® dominates election - i fc a ih4Ji i'is'iik J\ ~i within the Israeli political Jews' | o .; ; 1 context, are fundamentally and essentially (read here: racially) dif- r I March 31 & April 1,2006 at 8pm ferent and that they can't possibly DR. HABIB JASMIN be expected to live together. Centre In The Square, Kitchener GlobalStudiesProf But if Israeli-Jews and Jews around the world claim that Israel As this article goes to press, Israelis must be both lewish and demo- David Lockington, conductor prepare to go to the polls. cratic, then the politics of partition Stephen Sitarski, violin* But there seems little enthusi- is a necessity. To 'absorb' non- asm for this election and little Jews into its democracy would doubt of the outcome: Kadima lead, almost overnight, to a state ("Forward" in Hebrew), one of that is demographically equally ■ Haydn: Symphony no. 88 Israel's newest political parties, is and Kadima's non-Jewish Jewish. ; jr Kelly-Marie Murphy: Violin Concerto* projected to win enough seats to proposal is to formally separate a lead a coalition government. demographically Jewish Israel ■Hf Mr Schumann: Symphony no. 4 While its official founder and head from a demographically non- of state, Ariel Sharon, lies coma- Jewish Palestinian territory by tose in hospital, the party's leader establishing a unilaterally drawn W KWS Concertmaster Stephen Sitarski's and acting prime minister, Ehud border between Israel and the JHT Olmert, seems barely able to Palestinian autonomous zones. Is ■§ dynamic interpretation promises awaken Israelis from their own this a state? JHf deep slumber. The only difference between the fl| an exciting performance Israeli author Etgar Keret sar- Centre and the Right is on the JHf donically writes of Olmert: "If, degree and form of partition. The after all the hopes and disappoint- Israeli Right proposes some form ments, all the accords and of 'transfer' by physically remov- intifadas, the best a whole country ing Palestinians from the state of can wish for is a politician so non- Israel to other Arab countries in descript that the pundits are still the region and/or a redrawing of Student Rush Tickets: $15 or use arguing over whether he's on the the boundaries of Israel so as to left or the right - if we want a non- exclude the demographically- event on Election Day - then we strong Galilee region where a really must be exhausted." majority of Palestinians live and to Could the election of Hamas in include the Israeli-lewish settle- the Israeli-occupied territories of ments in the West Bank and East the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. Some would argue that Jerusalem also be attributed to Hamas' proposal for an Islamic exhaustion with the status quo? A State in Palestine simply mirrors response to the checkpoints, cur- Israeli rejection of any proposals fews and bypass roads? To eco- that suggests equality and co-exis- FT LAUGH YOURSELF nomic insecurity, the confiscation tence among all of the inhabitants of land, political corruption and is possible. the violence and militarization of One step forward? everyday life? Does this fatigue These elections have thus bode well for the future of the peo- moved the politics of partition to LONDON! ple in the region? the fore. In response, albeit in the Two steps back? minority, activist and scholarly Almost every poll that explores a attention has been drawn to the You Could WIN 'solution' to the current conflict alternative: a binational state that Trip seems to suggest that the only way values democratic over demo- A For Two! out of this morass of conflict and graphic politics; a politics of co- ■ Iwval violence is partition: let's separate existence, defined not by the 'us' 'us' from 'them.' and the 'them' but by institutions Four Nights Accommodation & When the UN designed its Plan and practices of recognition. Two Tickets to London's to Partition Palestine in 1947, it Hope lies in the acknowledgement ushered in this practice and that the politics of partition have top Comedy Club Israelis and Palestinians have exhausted themselves. Visit www.lravelcuts.com for contest entry details. been struggling with the 'design' ever since. Most damaging about such a politic is that it assumes, Jasmin Habib is WLU's Global actually presumes, that lews and Studies academic advisor and an Palestinians, also known as 'non- assistant professor |the Cord Wi-ekiy| WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2006 < 21
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Offer and coupon expire June 30,2006,Coupon valid for a medium one-topping pizza only at participating H&R Block locations in Canada- & ThecordWeekly Arts Entertainment WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2006 25 Albums every student should own (but probably doesn't) Thought you owned every classic LP known to man? Let The Cord's comprehensive list of neglected gems inform you ALEX HAYTER Sundland since, well, ever. And good style. most absorbing records one could depression. Arts & Entertainment Editor some of the catchiest and most come across. inventive music out there. Manic Street Preachers Muse Badly Drawn Boy The Holy Bible (1994) The Screaming Trees Origin ofSymmetry (2001) The Hour of the Bewilderbeast Jeff Buckley Dust (1996) (2000) Grace (1997) A concept album of nightmarish Half Radiohead, half Jeff Buckley, content, this LP's release was fol- Queens of the Stone Age's Mark and with prog influences, Muse's The great modern low-fi-ist, Those who like Jeff Buckley, love lowed by the disappearance of Lanegan had his own band in the second album is an epic rock mas- Damion Cough's first full-length him. And he only has one studio visionary/lyricist Richie Edwards. nineties; their best and last offer- terpiece. solo album takes repeated listens album, so it's not hard to be a fan This goth-rock classic lets you ing provides the perfect document but will eventually provide a com- of this angel-voiced, model-looks understand the tormented man's of grunge-pop. Pixies fort only stuff like this can. musical genius. condition. Come oil Pilgrim (1987) Nick Drake Blur Josh Ritter The Sleepy Jackson Five Leaves Left (1969) Kurt Cobain stole their sound. But Parklife (1994) Hello Stal ling (2003) Lovers (2003) here it is for you: the Pixies's first A guitar-picking virtuoso with a EP, captured at the height of both 90s Britpop's essential document, The most naturally gifted alt- Australia's finest export since lush, autumnal sound, this classic their wackiness and rawness. this funny, sad and instantly country troubadour in years, Fosters, Luck Steele's band of bliss- documents the singer's peak of catchy classic proves that third Ritter's third LP perfects his feel- pop cronies crafted one of the optimism, before falling into Primal Scream albums are almost always the Screamadelica (1991) most inventive. The album that laid the founda- Brendan Benson tions for dance-rock, and before Lapalco (2002) that, house music. Recorded entirely on drugs. The quintessential 'living room'- recorded album, Benson's album Public Enemy is full of powerpop joy-anthems It Takes a Nation of Millions to and lovely acoustic musings. Hold Us Back (1995) The Coral An early prototype for gangsta rap The Coral (2002) as it is today, minus the guns and hoes, plus superior rhymes and The best sea-shantie-styled album hooks. Chuck D is the best rapper to date, bar none. This Liverpool of all time. gang crafts masterful concept albums full of quirky classics. Ryan Adams Rock N Roll (2003) The Cribs The Cribs (2004) Thought alt-country simulacra was all this guy does? Adams does One of England's untainted gems, his take on modern rock here, they preach hatred of scenesters revising the dictionary for the yet represent the heart of the bands that followed. scene itself. Despite this, they rock, minimalist-style. The Smiths The Queen is Dead (1986) Daft Punk Discovery (2001) Representing the less mainstream side of New Romantic pop, this French crazy-boys Thomas one is held in high esteem across Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de the pond. Lead singer Morrissey Homem-Christo are considered has 'issues' with Canada, recently pioneers of electronic music, and refusing to set foot on our soil due this piece of sonic genius proves to a seal-bashing protest. Way to exactly why. go Morrissey. Doves Supergrass The Last Broadcast (2002) In ItFor the Money (1997) Before becoming crafters of epic As British as rock bands go, rock beauties, Jimi Goodwin and Supergrass' second LP sees these co. had a dance band called Sub fuzz-rockers at the peak of their Pop. Thank God they decided to sound. head in a new direction. Television Electric Soft Parade Marquee Moon (1977) Holes in the Wall (2002) The founding album of every This extremely neglected LP is modern art-rocker band known to jammed full of anthemic indie man. classics, and is the brainchild of talented siblings Alex and Tom Terrorvision White (no relation to Jack). Regular Urban Survivors (1997) Field Music Surreal pop or metallic madness? Field Music (2005) Who cares about labels, this is awesome. Simply put: the freshest sound on the planet right now. Listen to The Vines them now before everyone else Highly Evolved (2002) does. It might be totally cliched main- The Futureheads stream rock, but this is Aussie gem The Futureheads (2004) understands pop-music design to perfection. The biggest band to come out of & Cord Weekly 26 WEDNESDAY MARCH 29. 2006 ArtsEntertainment JThe Welcome back MTV, we didn't miss you is on However, if after a few months ing and even inviting Jack Layton Maybe now all this extra com- MTV back the Canadian airwaves. So what? they still haven't found their feet, I onto the air, the momentum petition will shake things up at myself might have to march down gained by these moves can never Much, and force 'Our Nation's the regulatory license of the to Yonge Street and try to get be sustained long enough to make Music Station' to stop throwing defunct TalkTV, the CRTC has things in order. a lasting impact. together cheap and uninteresting decreed that MTV must maintain While the hosts may get a pass, But maybe that's a good thing, programs. an 'all-talk' format. While this what can't be forgiven is the cheap maybe we really don't want MTV Or maybe MTV Canada will means that viewers will be spared production value and annoyingly doing Canada better than mature and leave a positive mark the endless parade of Ashlee condescending subject matter. Canadian-owned networks can. on Canadian culture, by providing JOE TURCOTTE Simpson and Ashley Parker Angel The sets, layouts, and skits that In the end MTV Canada should quality Canadian produced and Cord A&E videos, it also means that MTV has make up the Can-Con portion of be a blessing for the Canadian oriented programming. had to stretch to create the MTV Canada pale in comparison entertainment industry. For now, the jury's still out. With the summer holidays just Canadian content necessary to to the flash that the American- around the corner, things are satisfy the CRTC bigwigs. produced shows offer. 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His performance of his This past Monday, the Turret was- The veteran MC attracted his latest single, "Let's Chill", got me n't closed as per usual, but did play audience to the front of the stage excited for the first time that night. host to the Black Market Mixtape by comically stating "Everyone Finally, at around 1:15 am, the Vol. 2 Release Party. that doesn't have STD's please restless crowd was treated to the The event was hosted by come to the front of the stage." talents of JD Era. You might've Laurier's own JD Era & Tripl-B with Most of the audience reluctantly seen Era around Laurier before, as special guests Bishop Brigante, complied with Bishop demands, he is currently a 3rd year student Jonny Rox and Rich London. The as he went into a 20-minute set. here, and a member of the varsity collection of rappers hailed from basketball team. Brampton and Scarborough. 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His shirt and dark sunglasses, Rox per- Bishop's memorable moment ferocious flow on "Spittin" and formed a short 15-minute set. came in the form of a "Dance lyrical prowess on "WhatWe Have" Some memorable moments Contest", as Bishop asked several quickly established himself as the included his performance of his girls to compete for the best most promising MC of the latest single "I'm A RoxxStarr" and dancer honour. evening. a racy grind session with a possi- But the dance contest was On the whole, the event had a bly group-affiliated girl in the mid- quickly devolved into a raunchy gangsta vibe attached it. With dle of his performance. Overall, affair, as the girl that could shake emphasis on hustling, making his stage presence and subject her ass the best was crowned the money and getting hoes, the spe- matter resembles Young Jeezy, ultimate 'winner'. cial guests seemed a little out of with less drug talk and ad-libs. 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He might be one of the finest filmmakers to ever live. But he's not beyond fail- ure. When I heard that his latest film, Inside Man, sounded like a by-the- numbers heist film, I was worried. The five-part behind the scenes podcast (which is still available on iTunes), though interesting, didn't do anything to sate my fears. Contributed Photo So, I waited with bated breath SORRY, BAD GAS - Denzel 'the bear' Washingston and Clive 'the wanker' Owen both provide fantastic performances as cop and robber, respectively. until release day. Inside Mem stars Clive Owen as a them with equal parts finesse and mark architecture or the names of shop with a small statuette of a that Willem Dafoe, who is also in clever bank robber and Denzel heavy-handedness. the highway exits. firefighter and at least two Inside Man, took notes in case Washington, in his fourth collabo- It's also his most Hitchcockian When we enter the bank, Lee American flags cluttering the Spider-Man director Sam Raimi ration with Lee, as the police film to date, and as a suspense- calls our attention to the racial mise-en-scene. Inside Man is, like ever requires him to reprise his detective on the scene. thriller, it plays as well as Hitch's diversity of the city. Ultimately, Lee's The2sth Hoar, a quintessen- Green Goblin role. It's a conventional heist film, so best. There are some well-handled however, these racially divergent tial document of post-9/11 At the end of the film, Lee cer- don't expect any deviations from visual allusions to Hitchcock people are congregating together America. tainly has fun twisting the conven- the standard heist plot. Luckily for woven into the film, seamlessly in a bank—where else? Welcome Last year, Clive Owen was smart tions of film genre. Washington's us, Lee has never been terribly integrated with Lee's trademark to America. Spike Lee does not act enough to turn down the coveted character, hat and all, is ripped interested in plot. visual style. in this film, but 1 was often role of James Bond. Good for him, straight from an old "blaxploita- He has made some of the best The opening credits sequence reminded of his character Mars 1 say: he'd be better suited to play tion" film, but it's not until the last films ever made, and Inside Man captures New York City beautifully from Do The Right Thing — like the villain, anyway! scene that we see him in his ele- can stand proudly among them in and lovingly. With so many films him, these people "gots ta get He spends about half of the film ment. I got the impression that the his filmography. set in NYC being shot in Toronto paid!" The American/capitalist in Claude Rains's Invisible Man events documented in Inside Man Like his best work, this film is lately, it's almost arevelation to see mindset transcends race, and 50 get-up, sunglasses hiding the comprised, by white standards, most concerned with race, New New York as it really is. This film Cent said it all when he named his intensity of his eyes and a cloth the most normal day of this char- York City and what it means to be captures the not only the look, but autobiographical film Get Rich or hiding the rest of his permanently- acter's life. an American. These three inter- the feel of the Big Apple. This has Die Tryiri. stubbled face. Like Hugo Weaving sect all over the place, and Lee as much to do with the Indian- The emotional climax of the in V For Vendetta, Owen's charac- Until September, check out Dru's uses every filmmaking tool at his sounding music blasting from the film takes place in the most terization is so strong that the film reviews on-line at httpj/dru- disposal to call our attention to speakers as it does with the trade- American of settings—a barber mask barely even registers. I hope jeffries. livejournal. com/ Design The Cord Weekly 28 WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2008 About Production and Design BRYN BOYCE Producton Manager The joys of producing a newspaper are varied and numerous. The real production of The Cord doesn't involve any of that fancy writin' or photo takin'... No, it's about font choice, coherence and eye appeal- ing designs that entice the reader into actually finishing an article rather than flipping to another page or worse, The Toronto Sun. Production is the mindfuck you never knew existed - it plays off the aesthetic preferences you never even knew you had. You, as a reader, like continuity. Fonts matter to you because you enjoy patterns, but you don't real- ize it. You typically look at the top left part of the page first then scan over to the right and down to the middle of the page.You usually look at the top right corner last. You prefer larger photos in colour and shorter articles. You have attention deficit disorder. As The Cord draws the curtains binds The since tiethat 1926 on another year, please remember to focus on the look of the paper and not just the Ideas'. To the left are all the covers that landed on your desk, toilet or garbage can this year along with a taste of what we felt to be the most engaging designs that we could muster. To those hiccups that kept me awake long into the night ... a long, sad goodnight. ... -7