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MoT and Semi- Co-op Tips - P.8 PCP: Should Feds sue Formal Pictures - P.10 the University? P.7 and 11

Playing and Acting in Our Engineering Society Re- Spare Time Election

Systems) joked "The chicks dig it." What VP Finance: Dave Johnson, Grant Janna Hickson was clear from watching the group, how- he University of Waterloo’s Holohan ever, was that they truly loved what they TEngineering Society, seeing the nomi- WEEF Director: Erin Young were doing. nations and the vacancy in the VP Internal slot, decided to reopen the nomination Blurbs describing each candidate are on The play was not only a display of enor- period. These are the candidates for the page 5-6. 4B Systems mous dedication, but also skills. James six positions available: Rowe (Enviro-Chem), stood out in his There will be an election forum, where all n top of classes, these students were portrayal of Bob, an emotionally with- President: Josh Levitz the candidates will give their speeches and Olearning long soliloquies and doing drawn student. His delivery was both nat- VP External: Jeff Alfonsi answer questions on Tuesday, March 18th blocking. ural and convincing. Lisa Rehak (3B VP Internal: Amy Gill, Karim Lallani, and the election will be held on Systems) did a good job at balancing the Paul Paquet, Matt Strickland Wednesday, March 19th. How do engineering students manage to ditzyness of her character with a human VP Education: Jenn Bell, Emma Saask find the time to be in a play? aspect. She kept her character, which Please come out and vote! could have got annoying pretty quickly, One way that the group this term found entertaining. time to participate in this term's play, Moonchildren, is through 10pm practices. The math student Norman first appeared to Alex Matan (4B Electrical), who plays a be an extremely one-dimensional cliché. Market Researcher, added, "There was It was almost painful to see an engineering once a practice at 11am on a Sunday - that student portray such a negative depiction was the worst." of technical students. However, this character developed a lot in the second act and Time isn't the only obstacle that the group was well-performed. had to face. They also had to be very mindful of the faculty of Environmental The characters overall were easy to relate Studies who generously let the engineer- to. Although the play is centered on a ing students use the "Green Room" for the group of graduating students living togeth- play. The students were required to com- er in an apartment in the 60's, they face pletely put up and tear down the heavy set issues which are not that dissimilar to con- after each of their dress rehearsals. This cerns of students today: impending war, made for some long nights. The stage relationships, parental expectations and manager, Sandra Lê commented.. "yeah, marks. we have to tear down everything, but you can't beat the price." Overall, this play is recommended. The 5$ is a fair price for the entertainment Why do they do it? Vasu Daggupaty, (3B value.

Various Play Pictures:(All horizontal pictures from top to bottom, then the vertical picture)

1) Sandwiches for Protest

2) A guy reading a book, a girl blowing bubbles, and a musician.

3) Dick (Richard) speaks to Norman.

4) Merry Christmas to Ruth, from Mike and Cootie (Melvin)

5) Standoff between Dick and Bob.

“Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it.” – Jane Wagner 2 Friday, March 14, 2003 Letter from the Editor

pared what I wanted to do to what in it. Jonathan Ng I did do, I was pretty satisfied with The Newspaper of the University of myself. I could say I did some- 4) Sign off Waterloo Engineering Society 4B Computer thing worthwhile while I was here, and that to me is enough. Well, then, I’ll have to sign off for Editor-in-Chief another speed-editorial. I’ll Editor-in-Chief Hi! With this installment of my 3) Current Events promise to make the next one Jonathan Ng editorial I’ll have been the most longer. I hope you do well on Explorations was great (other than exams and projects. Assistant Editor sleepless cumulative in my entire Jay Liu 5-year career here in the the emergency with the barbecue). University of Waterloo. But this Campus Day was fun too. Gradball I’d imagine would be Photo Editor paper will still keep chugging on, Cindy Zheng-Ming Bao sleep or no sleep. great, but I seem to be the last per- Sung Hon Wu son on earth to get a table. There 1) Parking are going to be elections now, and- Layout Editor lots of people got pied. There’s a Hiu Lam Yau lot of stuff for people to do, and As I just realized, all the new Technical Editor buildings that have come up for it’s stuff that’s not always targeted Winona Tong (mostly) the Engineers’ benefit has to the same people. That’s a good a huge cost: space. It’s literally thing. Copy Editor John Olaveson impossible to have a event that 3) Spirit involves cars at the Davis Centre, Webmaster because there is simply no way to James Schofield park there. And as there was an Why is spirit important? I mean, emergency in the Explorations bar- it’s just people doing seemingly Distribution Manager Naoreen Hasan becue, I had to take precious time meaningless stuff, right? to get my car and get the buns Business Manager back. Luckily, nothing serious Well, it represents how well peo- Vacant happened while I was gone. ple work together. It’s very important for most engineers to work Staff Ryan Bayne My point is that space is at an together, because that’s what they have to do a lot of the time - most Ruchi Bhalla extremely high premium in the Jenelle Chen Engineering buildings now, projects are scaled so that it takes Kiran Dhaliwal because we’re building over that more than one person to do - even Joseph Fung space again, and again. This is the Hardware and Software pro- Jeff Henry jects. Janna Hickson going to work in the short term, Illan Kramer but what if we expand further? Sandra Lê I wonder what happened to José Penate 2) Looming End Electrical and Computer Kareem Shehata Engineering spirit? Do we have it? Was it there in the first place? The end is close. So close I can Contributors Why? taste it, see it, smell it. I’ll be Jeff Alfonsi done my Engineering degree in a Jenn Bell little more than a month from now. The reason I asked was that E&CE Dallas Card Having the end right in front of was having trouble filling out Dave Clegg Explorations and Campus Day David Johnson you is a lot different than having it Questions? Comments? booths. Afsheen Khan even one term away. You start to Josh Levitz dig up old memories, balance that We welcome letters and feedback Karim Lallani against what you wanted to do, These are very important issues, as from all our readers. Please email Daniel Martis and see if it matches up. And it they affect the very integrity of the us at: Mike McWilliam could. I found that when I com- program and the students who are Preya Mistry [email protected] Stephanie Purnell Dan Robinson Matt Strickland

The Iron Warrior is a forum for thought provoking and informative articles published by the Engineering Society. Views expressed in The Iron Warrior are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Engineering Society. The Iron Warrior encourages submissions from students, faculty and members of the university community. Submissions should reflect the concerns and intellectual standards of the university in general. The author's name and phone number should be included. All submissions, unless otherwise stated, become the property of The Iron Warrior, which reserves the right to refuse publication of material which it deems unsuitable. The Iron Warrior also reserves the right to edit grammar, spelling and text that do not meet university standards. Authors will be notified of any major changes that may be required. Mail should be addressed to The Iron Warrior, Engineering Society, CPH 1327, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1. Our phone number is (519) 888-4567 x2693. Our fax number is (519) 725-4872. E-mail can be sent to [email protected] Friday, March 14, 2003 3 Opinion The Problems with IRS and IRC... What Does it Mean?

Obviously, I was going to have to do er relevant. This way I still get to take part their approach will backfire. IRS is one of Kareem Shehata something about the references to God in the message, and the parts I didn't the few chances for us to let loose, if you 4B Electrical since that's simply something I don't appreciate didn't hinder me. put limits on that, what do they think the believe in. The second was that the whole reactions will be? Based on what I've seen thing seemed to revolve around mechies. What I don't understand is why did some from upcoming classes, I doubt they'll ased on what has happened over the Much fun as iron is, dedicating myself people take part in the ceremony if they have courtesy to use chalk. Blast few weeks, it is safe to say IRC under such a thing when I'll spend most of didn't agree with the message? It's not like has lost its once "untouchable" status. the rest of my life dealing with electrons they didn't know, they had to sign the card But there can be no light without darkness. There are a number of people who no doesn't make a whole lot of sense. at ring fittings to get through. Did they Without the responsibilities that come with longer feel the Obligation applies to them, read it, or were just following the herd as the Iron Ring, the Iron Ring Stag just though they seem to take part in it all the At that point I could have complained they passed through the room? If the last becomes another meaningless party. same. It's become a ritual that everyone about the whole process. They did a good part is true, then what does that say about There are a number of people who would undergoes to be part of the group, but few job of removing any sexist references and the graduating class? probably take that as a actually care about what still kept things real, good thing, but they'd it means. why can't they do the In the five or more “Without the responsi- also find a good thing in same with God? Maybe years leading up to any excuse to party - Personally, the ceremo- it's just the atheist in me, graduation, all we hear bilities that come with simply having survived ny meant a lot to me, “Personally, the cere- but I personally believe about is the stag. How Iron Ring, the Iron five years of school is but only because I made that the Obligation many days to IRS? It's probably good enough. it that way. I don't mony meant a lot to would be stronger if it one big party to cele- Ring Stag just becomes Personally, I've worked believe in God, but I me, but only because I didn't rely on a higher brate the payoff for all another meaningless long and hard to earn the believe that I have the made it that way.” power. of that hard work, to party.” respect of the people I've power to make a differ- take pride in what we've worked with, both on ence and it's up to me to I also could have com- accomplished, and take and off campus. That's a use that power wisely. plained about how much a moment to tear down trend I intend on follow- Naive as that may the MC stumbled over some of the carefully constructed social ing for as long as I possibly can, and I sound, I believe that the decisions I make half of the ceremony as he read from the walls. Campus can often be an inveterate think that's a much more important reason have an impact, that the designs I produce binder in front of him. I managed to mem- and stodgy place, and it's in desperate need to celebrate. will make someone else's life either better orize the obligation in the half hour we had of the occasional shaking up to prevent or worse, and I personally want to make before the ceremony started, why couldn't everyone from taking things too seriously. sure only the former happens. he have done a better job? IRS does just that: it gives us an excuse to do the things we'd normally be far too Having been told what the Iron Ring is For all of my complaining, the ceremony repressed to even admit wanting to do, and about some time ago, I was really looking this year wasn't about to change. I think it get away with it. to forward my Obligation. I strongly should change in the future - has to change agreed with its message, though I didn't if it's going to stay relevant - but I had to The ECE department got things complete- read the actual text until ring fitting. At decide whether or not to accept it as it is ly backwards when they Prof. Freeman that point, I knew I was going to have now. So, when they got around to the parts sent out his missive about how he was some issues with some of the finer points that involved things I don't believe in, I "disappointed" at our behaviour during of the ceremony itself. changed the words in my head and the IRS. Judging by that text the point of the words that I said into things that I consid- event was completely misunderstood, and Who is a Threat to World Peace?

absence of conflict and war. And in that people of Iraq if peace is pursued with long for those times, but the past will not Sung Hon Wu sense, the Americans are the biggest threat Saddam Hussein. come back by trying to relive it, like leav- to world peace. Last year the Americans ing inspectors in Iraq and leaving Saddam fought a war in Afghanistan, and they are I remember when I was in high school I Hussein in power, dreaming that he is poised to start a war in (that word again) took a history class. One of the projects in handcuffed. Iraq. In fact, if studying the past decade, that class was to point out world trouble 3A Computer Americans have been involved in a lot of spots. One of the presentations that were This does not mean I long for war, or that conflicts, from wars in Kosovo, Bosnia, done was about Afghanistan. The presen- I support the Americans all the way. They raq, that one word has dominated the and the original gulf war. If there is a con- ter talked about how repressive the Taliban have not listened to those who criticize it, Inews for the last week, the last month, flict, depend on Americans to be in the were and how they had created this incred- or respected those who feel reluctant about even the last year. It has led to an endless thick of it. ible ideology of hatred. releasing the darkness of articles and columns that have explored My thought then, it is so of war upon Iraq. every conceivable viewpoint on the story. But peace is not a utopian state. It is cer- far away, there is no rea- George Bush has not So numerous are the articles that this tainly preferable to war, but it is not some- son for to care, for they “[I thought that] if we inspired confidence he columnist, an avid reader of news, filters thing to be desired at any price. If by are so poor and power- left the Taliban alone, can rebuild Iraq by how out any Iraq story magic there were no war less. If we left the he left Afghanistan to in Iraq, I doubt Iraqis Taliban alone, surely surely someday it will rebuild itself. But this because they do not “The article stated an anything new to say. would celebrate much. someday it will collapse collapse on its own. I does not mean he is To my surprise last Ipros-Reid poll found They would still be tor- on its own. Of course, I more of a threat then was wrong.” week, I found an 36 percent of respon- tured, starved, and mur- was wrong. Saddam Hussein. interesting article, dered by a cruel dictator Will Canada Support dents thought the US who has used chemical The lesson I take out of In the end, I ask myself War, or Not? One were the greatest weapons against his own what has happened in the this question, “Does a part of the article people. At the same time, last two years is no matter how remote and person like Saddam Hussein belong in the made quite an impres- threat to world Saddam Hussein and his non threatening it sounds, letting an ideol- 21st century?” And if he does belong, then sion to my mind. The peace...” cronies profit from selling ogy of hatred to grow and prosper will what does that say about us, about our article stated an Ipros- Iraq’s oil, leaving Iraqis come back to haunt us all. It does not mat- sense of what is a threat and what is not. Reid poll found 36 nothing from their own ter if this is related to Osama Bin Laden, percent of respondents thought the US rich resources. The cost of peace would be because all this hatred leads back to the were the greatest threat to world peace, the blood of ordinary Iraqis. same horrifying results. more those who said Iraq, North Korea, and Al Qaida. History shows that the cost of peace can be Those who oppose war just keep forgetting too high. For example, imagine if Lincoln about this fact when they repeat that this For me, it raised the question, what is a had pursued peace with those who fought war is just about oil. They act as if noth- threat to world peace? What is world for slavery. Imagine if the allies had pur- ing has happened in the last 2 years. peace? My idea of world peace has always sued peace with Hitler. And finally, imag- Perhaps it is nostalgia for something easi- been a utopian state, where everyone loves ine the people of Kosovo if peace had been er, a time when the world was not so men- each other and sings the Barney song. But pursued with those who wanted to commit acing, a time where it seemed conflict it is not as simple as that. Peace is the ethnic cleansing. And now, imagine the could always be solved by dialog. I too 4 Friday, March 14, 2003 EngSoc

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nesses. This last theft resulted in the re- lishments. This is an unfortunate reality of keying of many of the locales that the having to protect these areas, and one that On a final note, congratulations to the Bus Dave Clegg society operates. We have registered the I hate as much as the next person. Push, Wheelchair Basketball, National theft with UW Police and are co-operating However, these steps are necessary to safe- Engineering Week and Charities directors fully with them in order to retrieve the guard the equipment and items on which who have gone absolutely bonkers over stolen goods and to catch the criminals we spend your $14 per term, and I ask that the last two weeks running some absolute- President responsible for this and over 40 more you please be understanding as we imple- ly fantastic events for all of you out there! thefts across campus since January. So far ment these new procedures as the term Thanks to all the profs who played along pring is almost here...and so are finals. nothing has come of this co-operation, as comes to a close. with our Pi-Throw competition, and I'm SOnly so many of these IW spews left! the thieves continue to run free. really looking forward to an awesome final Gotta make 'em last! EngSoc elections are in full swing right few weeks here. Stay tuned for even more The executives from both societies met now! Good luck to all candidates that are from your Engineering Society as the term As many of you may know by now, the this past weekend, and after nine hours a running, congratulations to those who comes to a close in a few weeks time! Orifice was broken into on the night of number of issues were decided upon. New have been acclaimed (pending approval, of Monday March 3rd. Apart from a great security systems have been jointly course!), and to all voters I encourage you deal of damage done to our cabinets and approved and will be installed in the to attend the candidate's forum in CPH such, the perpetrators made off with $80 in Orifice, the C&D and in POETS in order Foyer on Tuesday March 18th at 11:30 charity cash, a digital camera, a digital to protect these offices and student hang- AM. Voting will take place on Wednesday video camera, the EngSoc laptop, and outs. Unfortunately in some cases this will March 19th in CPH Foyer, so come on out extra keys for many of the society busi- result in more restrictive policies and pro- and cast your vote in order to keep EngSoc cedures regarding the use of these estab- strong and relevant. Vice-President External Report

week and every day saw a new seminar - The annual Bus Push for Big Brothers - Women In Engineering has had a few showcasing another aspect of engineering Steph Purnell and Big Sisters was a huge success, also events—including a “Women in last weekend. Thanks to Lesley and Kathy Technology” night and a WIE Reception Phew! So this is one of my last instal- for a great event! My favourite part was this past Thursday. The Women in ments of my VPX Report. It’s been a lot the article in the Record the next day refer- Technology evening was held with of fun as well as a lot of work. Hope it’s VP External ring to Dave Clegg as “a sweaty fourth- Women In Math and featured speakers on been as good for you as it has for me! year student”—good times. various topics including sexual harassment ell, we’re past midterms now, but in the workplace. Wthe fun has been non-stop. There - Explorations was held this past week. have been numerous external events in the Every year, students in grades 6 throaugh 8 - The Bridging the Gap lecture series fin- past few weeks: come to Waterloo to have some fun with ished up last week with Dr. Tighe from the engineering. The kids tour around and get civil department giving a presentation on - La Resistance won the Wheelchair bas- to see everything from a six-legged robot opportunities in engineering. Thanks to all ketball tournament last weekend—the to ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. our presenters this term. Civs were runners up! Congratulations! We had a lot of fun this year—despite the weather whilst I was barbequing! - National Engineering Week was last Vice-President Internal Report

dance we've had at all our events. I'd like we will be having it at Loose Change about us, the society, or Josh Levitz to point out immediately that B**5, one of Louie’s (underagers admitted) so sign up otherwise. Any ideas we here from you we the greatest nights of the term, was won by your great talent, whatever that may be, can pass onto the incoming exec to your very own executives! There was real- today - everyone make sure to come out make sure the state of the society contin- ly no competition but we thank all the and heckle the rookie MC, Dave Johnson ues on its great path. See you all teams for trying! (and the presenters of course). Everyone in the next few weeks and continue to VP Internal should have their video cameras already work hard for finals. The upcoming schedule is just as busy as taping for the film festival on Thursday the eeing as I missed the deadline last we head toward finals, so come on out to 20th - the wonderful 3A mechs who Josh "Still no Bomber eh? Ah well, Sweek, I decided all my avid readers get a night off here and there. Tonight and brought you "Ball in the Groin" are strong Weavers can take my money now" Levitz would be eagerly waiting a great iron war- tomorrow, EngDrama is putting on the contenders for the prize this year, as they rior spew from me. Or, more realistically, production "Moonchildren", so hopefully have more than 20 minutes this year to most of you didn't even notice. Either way, you already have your tickets. The play is prepare a quality film. And looking ahead, here we go. always one of the highlights of the term the final EngSoc meeting, the Potluck, will and this term will be no exception I'm sure. be held on Wednesday, March 26th. So the last few weeks have been ridicu- Sunday the 16th is the EngHockey cup so lously busy with EngSoc events, projects, sign up your teams in the orifice if you One more small note: As we are getting midterms, and who knows what else, but haven't already. Wednesday the 19th ready for a new exec to come in, the exec really appreciate the great atten- brings us TalEng. For the first time ever it'd be great to hear your final thoughts Vice-President Education Report

to properly fill out your professor evalua- ties and students check out the article I will need to have your resume in HTML Dan Robinson tions. These are an invaluable tool for pro- wrote on this subject in this Iron Warrior. format, so I advise working on this over fessors and are used to improve courses for For further information the background the work term. future students. Also, the results of these information I based this article on is avail- evaluations directly affect a professor’s able in the orifice. Dan Robinson salary, so weigh your judgment according- VP Education ly. Engineering Society Executive elections are upon us and I urge all engineering stu- inals are just around the corner and the Thank-you to everyone who participated dents to participate. Come out to the Fpace of the term is really picking up. It in the debt load survey. Your results help to forum, listen to the debates and make your seems like every day there is a project, inform the faculty of the current hardships voice heard. assignment, quiz or presentation due. that the 15% tuition increases are creating. With all this distracting you guys I just If you wish to find out more about the cur- For all of you getting ready to go away on wanted to ask you to please take the time rent financial situation of Ontario universi- work term, don’t forget that next term you Friday, March 14, 2003 5 EngSoc

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ly excited for this opportunity. For the last as the term comes to a close. First of all, I the orifice, and besure that I will be fol- Josh Levitz 16 months, I have been working as VP am a huge advocate for interfaculty, and lowing up on all of them! Internal and enjoying every minute of it moreso for interschool, relations. I have (well most minutes at least). I developed a already made numerous contacts through- Anyway that's my short little message for President great understanding of the Engineering out Ontario schools and intend to get some now. I just want to let you all know a bit Candidate Society, and heard numerous opinions on events running between us. I also intend to about my ideas, but there are a lot more 3A Mechanical the state of it. From these and my experi- follow up on the prank side of things in which I won't mention here. I look forward ence, I feel I am definitely ready to take on Waterloo - I'll leave that at that for now to the chance to represent you in all ello Everybody, the larger responsibility of being though, but stay tuned! One event that aspects of university life - whether it be H President. I want to bring about some inspired me this term was the ski trip put about tuition or bar closures - and I hope changes, with your help and direction of on by special events. We had numerous you trust me to do it. I wish all the other I now get to write to you in a different con- course, and being President gives me a people on that trip which had never been to candidates good luck with their campaigns text than I am used to as VPI. I get to let great chance to do this. The society is an engsoc event and it was great to see and I'll be seeing you all soon. you know that I could very well be your going to get better than it already is, and I that. With the new exec, I want to try to next President acclaimed, provided I've will work my #@! off to make sure it does! implement more of this type of event, and Josh Levitz made less than one third of you dislike me. get participation levels in EngSoc up to a I'll throw a couple ideas out I have right new high. And numerous upgrades are I want to start off by saying I am genuine- now but there will be many more coming being discussed right now for POETS and Vice-President External Candidate Report

Many of you may not know me. My name and faculty events (such as AHS night and I hope all of you will participate in exter- Jeff Alfonsi is Jeff Alfonsi, a second year punk in DUSTED), so that we can forge new nal events and competitions to help VP External Candidate, 2A Systems Design. I am an ESSCO project relationships. Furthermore, I will encour- build a strong and personable reputation Systems director and a big ski bum! age UW students to participate in a for Waterloo among our engineering large variety of engineering competitions peers. As VP External, my main goal is to and events. ey everyone, improve Waterloo's relationship with other Cheers, H Ontario and Canadian universities. I hope I think that we will have a great year filled to help organize inter-university with new events and traditions. Jeff Alfonsi Vice-President Internal Candidate Report

semi-formal and just basically helping out and involved in activities will be key. any questions or bring any suggestions Amy Gill wherever I can. I really enjoy being Creating events, theme nights and such, that you may have. You’ve got a great involved and working with people. Before which they can help to organize for them- group of candidates for this election avail- university I spent a lot of time helping to selves and their peers, can definitely add to able to you so definitely come out to the VP Internal organize hockey tournaments, coaching the overall sense of community. forum and approach us at any time. Have Candidate ringette teams and teaching and participat- University is a time full of memories. your questions answered by us. With 2A Chemical ing in local community groups. For about Having participation memorabilia (patch- everyone’s interest and participation this as long as I can remember I’ve enjoyed es) available from events, eg: bus push can be a fantastic election. Hope to be able ello! My name is Amy Gill. I’m run- organizing and planning. ’03, E.O.T ’04, mud bowl ’06, is a new to put my ideas to work for you in the Hning for VP Internal. For those of you way to remember some of our fondest future. who don’t know me, I’m in 2A Chem. I As VPI I believe that it will be very impor- memories, and they would definitely liven come from a big family in small rural tant, with the upcoming double cohort, to up those coveralls. These are just a taste of VP Internal Candidate northwestern Ontario town. I’m involved expend extra energy into incorporating some of the ideas I’ve got, but really we’re Amy Gill with the upcoming frosh week, in the engi- more of the young students into the engi- here for you. During the next week when 2A Chem neering play, campus day, explorations, neering community. Getting people out you see me around don’t hesitate to ask

Vice President Internal. EngSoc rep since 1A, held Wheelchair events, fostering more inter-class competi- Matt Strickland Basketball and Class Rep Advisor direc- tions and challenges, and making the Strickland claims ties - shady, under- torships, been an Engineering Frosh Engineering Society more open and acces- ground ties - to the likes of Prime Minister leader, and sits on the ECE spirit commit- sible to all its members. Lowering his VP Internal Jean Chretien, US Vice President Dick tee. At a campaign rally held Tuesday voice and looking shiftily around him, Candidate Cheney, numerous CIA and KGB affiliates morning in MC 1085, upwards of 100 stu- Matt also took the time to praise the three 2A Electrical and several Hollywood celebrities. These dents and one calculus professor braved other candidates running against him. run deep, according to the first-time candi- the early 8:30 start to come show their sup- “They’re all top notch people, really!” He att Strickland, a 2A Electrical date, who repeatedly has referenced some port for the young VPI candidate. stated. “I think it’s going to be a close MEngineering student, claimed of these alleged relationships when asked Speaking from the back of the class, race.” Just remember to vote Strickland on recently that as an "internationally known what he would bring to the position. In Strickland expressed some of the goals he March 19th! figurehead person" and "influential godfa- addition to these celebrity links, Matt hopes to accomplish if elected to the posi- ther of this country," he's got enough pow- brings three school terms of raw experi- tion. These include helping directors bet- erful friends to become EngSoc’s new ence to the table. He’s been his class ter communicate with classes about their

ited number of classes participate in vari- experienced. In high school, I was the stu- organizing class parties and spirit events. I Karim Lallani ous events planned by EngSoc. To solve dent council president & valedictorian of hope to spread the energy and enthusiasm this problem, I will increase the lines of my school of over 2200 students. I’ve of my classmates to all of the students in communication within EngSoc. I’m going been very involved with EngSoc since first engineering. I’m a Huge and Scunt com- VP Internal to create a few new directorships including year. Last term, I planned and ran a mittee head for Frosh Week 2003. So, as Candidate communications & spirit director. The fundraising event called Vince Day, and you can see, I’m very involved within the 2A Systems communications director would help pro- raised over $7000 for the Canadian Cancer Engineering Society. I’m very friendly mote EngSoc events and ensure that all Society. I’ve ran TalEng for the past two and approachable, so I’ll always be open ’m running for Vice President Internal classes are kept up-to-date with all issues years, been class representative, volun- to hearing any suggestions or criticism. I(VP-Int), because I’d like to make many surrounding EngSoc. The spirit director teered for the EWB conference, shadow I’ll make your voices heard. improvements to the Engineering Society. would be in charge of planning spirit days, day, frosh mentoring, explorations, Remember, if you want someone dedicat- My main priority as VP-Int will be to parties and various other spirit events. campus day and various other events. ed, hard working, and experienced, vote increase the spirit within the Engineering I feel I’m a good candidate for VP-Int, Within my systems class, I constantly try Karim Lallani for Vice President Internal. Faculty. As it stands right now, only a lim- because I’m dedicated, hard working and to increase the spirit of my classmates by 6 Friday, March 14, 2003 EngSoc

ENGINEERING SOCIETY EXECUTIVE CANDIDATE REPORTS

Vice-President Finance Candidate Report

I’m running for this position because I Week 2003, which means I‚m a current which had activities such as bands playing Grant Holohan believe EngSoc relies on the strength and member of FOC. One of the responsibili- during the lunch hours and the Duct Tape dependability of its VP Finance. You may ties I hold on FOC is being in charge of the Sculpture contest. I also initiated the think that there’s not much to the job, but Engineering Orientation budget. EngSoc Rock-Paper-Scissors tournament VP Finance the fact is that you need someone respon- Furthermore, I have 2 years experience (check out the plaque in the EngSoc trophy Candidate sible, conscientious, and organized to be in operating the finances of an organization case!). 3A Mechanical charge of the EngSoc budget. The only with an annual budget of $100,000. income for the budget is the $14 EngSoc Well that about wraps things up. If you i there, and welcome to my spiel. student fee. This fee hasn’t been changed But don’t get the wrong idea, I don’t only want to know more, stop me in the halls HFirst off, for those of you who don’t in six years, and I am committed to ensur- like sitting and managing dollar signs. I and we can chat it up. Remember to vote know me, I’m in 3A mechanical, and I’ve ing that it won’t increase in the midst of all also have a lot of other EngSoc experi- for Grant Holohan for VP Finance on been involved with all sorts of EngSoc the other rising student fees. ence. I’ve been an actor in the play twice, March 19th. stuff over the past three years. I’ve been in charge of class reps and P**5. Why me you ask? I’m Headcom for Frosh This term, I co-brought you Arts Week,

Spirit, enthusiasm, involvement, and the of the VP Finance, and bring new ideas to David Johnson capacity for hard work are just some of the the EngSoc Executive. There are also a Some might say that VPF is a dull job. characteristics I possess and intend to few goals as VP Finance I would like to Well duh, but I am a dork and I like bring to the position of VPF. My experi- see accomplished: money; especially other peoples’ money. VP Finance ence for the role originates in my keen Granted I won’t own any of this money, Candidate interest in finance. I was my high school’s 1) Increase availability of financial infor- but I can pretend like I do. 2A Systems Student Council Treasurer, and I am the mation by publishing it on the EngSoc current EngSoc Director of Finance. website. On a more serious note, I know I have ear Waterloo Engineering, what it takes to do this job and do it well. D VPF is often considered a maintenance 2) Create a record structure to keep track Thank you for your time. role involving balancing the books, of all EngSoc Assets for insurance purpos- In the immortal words of the Beatles: ‚ designing the budget, and making sure that es. Yours in prosperity , “Your lovin' gives me a thrill, But your cheques are written and everyone is reim- lovin' don't pay my bills‚”. I am here to bursed and happy. I promise that I will 3) NO increase to EngSoc fees!!! With the Dave Johnson pay the bills. I am your man for VPF. perform beyond the expected core duties right budget we can do anything. Vice-President Education Candidate Report

was "too bleak" and that they did not want no information about the Complimentary defined as representing the academic inter- Emma Saask to think about the effect of the increases on Studies courses available. By working ests of the students. Finally, beginning in students. Well, I can say that I do want to with the Feds, I believe that we can not May I will be representing Engineering think about it, and if elected I plan to per- only bring our expertise in course critiques students as a member of the University VP Education form a study researching the financial to a campus wide level, but draw on a Senate, and I feel that my position as sen- Candidate impact of rising tuition on accessibility to much larger student base for critiques of ator would be extremely beneficial in 3A Mechanical education, and prove to the administration courses outside of Engineering that being able to perform the duties of the VP that they can no longer afford not to think Engineers might be interested in taking. Education. Since the Senate is the main Hi there! My name is Emma Saask, and I about the repercussions of their actions. Finally, by putting this information online, governing body of academic policy for the want to be your next VP Education. I have I hope to make is more accessible to stu- University, I will have access to up to the some very specific goals that I'd like to Another initiative I'd like to take on is to dents, hopefully encouraging participation minute, unfiltered information as soon as it achieve in the position, and the experience work with the Feds to build online course in the Course Critique process. becomes available. and dedication necessary to follow critique data. As you may or may not through on them. know, Engineering has one of the most Since I have been my class' academic rep- In closing, let me say that while these pro- thorough and well regarded systems for resentative for five terms, I'm very used to jects are important to me, what is more As I'm sure all of you have noticed, your course critiques in the country. For any defending the educational interests of my important is that I represent your desires tuition has increased at a staggering rate. course in Engineering, data is publicly fellow students. In addition to this, while and interests. If you'd like to talk to me What you may not know though, is that the available on the results of these critiques, a SuperHuge for Engineering Orientation about the position, my ideas, or just about University administration has not gathered so potential students can assess what pre- this past fall, I became quite adept at nego- anything, stop me in the hall, find me in any data relating to the impact of these vious students thought of the course. As tiating with several different branches of Poets, or drop me an email at esaask@eng- increases on the accessibility of education. Engineers we don't take only Engineering the University administration. This is a mail.uwaterloo.ca. At a recent board of governor's meeting, courses though, so while we have plenty of skill that is essential to the VP Education Provost Amit Chakra said that the outlook data for our own courses, there is little or position, since at its core the position is

Education to carry on the improvements time for all the events offered throughout old exam bank, and a creating a searchable Jenn Bell that Dan Robinson made during his term. I the term. To me, involvement in Engsoc is automated scholarships database. feel that there’s a lot the position of VP Ed paramount to a well-rounded education. can do, but it requires someone with the Well that’s about all I have to say for now, VP Education vision to do it. As VP Ed, I would like to work on improv- besides of course vote Jenn for VP Candidate ing communication between the society Education. 2A Chemical I’m currently involved in ChemEngSoc as and the departments. There are also many VP Internal, and I was one of the semi-for- other areas I feel could use more work. I’d i! My name is Jenn Bell, and I’m in mal directors this term. I’m also a class rep like to continue the trend towards placing H2A Chem. I’m running for VP for Engsoc, and I constantly volunteer my important information online, such as the extremely involved in the school despite WEEF Director Report Paul Paquet the fact we are in first year. I am very 1B Civil, VPI Candidate active within the community and in orga- and this term I am doing Finances for nizing events for my class. I attend all Erin Young WEEF. And since I have been acclaimed I events run within the Faculty of am your new WEEF director for next term. lthough I am only in 1B, I believe that Engineering. During my first term with A-Soc I shared the Paul Harlick award. WEEF Director Aprevious experiences that I have I plan to raise awareness in the student obtained in a student council setting make This demonstrates my ability to get Candidate body, of the distribution of funds that me an appropriate candidate for VP involved n EngSoc. I am a very outgoing 3A Enviro-Chem occurs within the faculty, and to student Internal. In high school I was the Social and positive person, and I feel that my teams. I would also like to aim for low Director,w hich would be the equivalent of previous experience, my love for eef is good. I plan to make it better refund rates. the Engineering Society’s VPI or VPX. Engineering and dedication to this school Wthan ever! Currently I am the class rep for the 1B will make me an excellent candidate for Since 1B I have been my class weef rep, Civ class (Full Tilt). My class is this position. Friday, March 14, 2003 7 Point-Counterpoint

POINT VS. COUNTERPOINT Was the $11 Million Lawsuit Against the University the Right Move for the Feds?

structure to empower the student commu- ty proposes Ð thereby reaffirming the stu- Jeff Henry nity. Furthermore, the recent publication Joseph Fung dents’ position as juvenile and incompe- from the “Younger Students Committee” tent. chaired by associate provost Catharine Scott (http://www.studentservices.uwater- The second reason why the lawsuit was loo.ca/YoungerStudentsReport.pdf) indi- inappropriate and far from the best move 3N Computer cated even sub-legal age students would 3N Computer is that most students would rather have sign residence contracts because “Having their social establishments in operation ho cares if the administration runs parents sign residence contracts is contrary he primary roles of the Federation of than in taking umbrage to yet another Wmy bars Ð I just want them open so to the university's philosophy that each TStudents are to represent student opin- slight by the administration. The I can drink! Screw autonomy and just cave student has a responsibility to act as an ion to the school and media and to manage University of Waterloo is known for treat- in so we don’t irreparably damage our adult and be treated as an independent per- services that benefit the students of UW. ing their students as clueless minors Ð a relationship with admin! Eleven million son.” That determination was made by the The $11 million lawsuit filed on March lawsuit will not change this fact; UW stu- dollars? That’s ridiculous. What’s FEDS committee despite legal advice expecting 4th accomplishes neither. There are two dents understand that. going to do with all that money Ð with all “…that in any action against the universi- primary reasons why this is the case Ð the of my money? I’m already paying 15% ty for injuries suffered by a student, the money, and the bars. To most students, the issue of the moment more tuition, is that going to jump even age of the student would be a factor, and isn’t who runs the Bomb Shelter or Fed higher because of this? And how much is the court may impose a higher standard of The amount of money involved is a seri- Hall or whether the Feds can profit from it, this lawsuit going to cost the FEDS? I’m care upon the university and upon those ous issue in the minds of UW students. rather the issue is whether these establish- getting screwed on both ends! for whom the university is in law responsi- Twenty minutes after news of the lawsuit ments are open or not. To the average UW ble in such cases.” was published on uwstudent.org, a post student, Feds would be better serving its At least, from what I’ve seen over the past was made by Lino Demasi neatly summa- role by going back to the negotiation table weeks and months, these seem to be the By delivering demands and ultimatums rizing the problem. and by getting those general reactions from the student popula- that the administration knew the bars open. tion. But contrary to popular belief there is Federation could not agree to then by sub- “Where does FEDS get “...the University can some degree of logic behind these actions sequently violating signed agreements their money from? Me. afford to out-wait the The Federation of that do justify pursuing this “aggressive” with the Federation through unilateral Where does the Students accuses the lawsuit. actions the administration hardly follows University get their students in this matter administration of not the laurels of mutual respect nor respects money from? Me. If as they are in a better being willing to nego- Among the objectives in its Charter of students as the decision-making adults it FEDS wins, who is going position to afford a tiate, while at the Incorporation, it is stated that the claims they must be. So if any Federation- to end up paying for this same time making Federation of Students is charged with administration relationship has been or $11 million? Me. If long legal battle.” outrageous demands administering the affairs of the members will continue to be damaged by this issue FEDS doesn't win, who is of the same adminis- of the corporation. Pursuant to that objec- it was the administration who broke the going to end up paying for trators. The Feds is tive, the Federation enacted policy three, trust. all the legal fees that are piling up on both accusing the University of Waterloo of “Statement of Autonomy”, initially on 24 sides? Me.” The point being, that illegally contracting out the sale of liquor, March 1996 and revised on 12 March 2000 In those circumstances the Federation can although the Federation of Students is try- while trying to force them back into that resolved that “While the Federation of hardly be blamed for believing the opera- ing to force the university administration same agreement. This is not a constructive Students welcomes the opportunity to hear tion of their establishments for students, back to the bargaining table while trying to way for the Feds to reach a solution. advice and discuss policies, no form of a by students will not be curtailed under an illustrate the severity of the problem, they committee dealing with the Federation of administration that is hypocritical towards are doing it at great cost to the students. A more preferable route would have been Students will be permitted to exercise any its treatment of students. to agree to the interim management the control over the activities of the Federation It has been noted that the Feds’ probable University proposed, while simultaneous- of Students.” With respect to the lawsuit itself, the underlying goal is to reach a settlement, ly pursuing the option of an independent Federation and the administration had that there is no genuine desire to see the or joint liquor license. This method would So, by policies enacted by a Federation reached an impasse. Administration had lawsuit through. Should the lawsuit be set- have resulted in a more amicable working council representing students, the waited a month ignoring multiple dead- tled, the University’s legal fees will still be relationship between the students and uni- Federation is required to maintain its lines to arrive at a proposal not structural- billed to the students. Should the Feds versity, would have avoided any interrup- autonomy in management of its own ly different from the original and had not win, the university will have to make up tion in Bomb Shelter or Fed Hall services, affairs and cannot tolerate interference. presented a solution that showed under- the cost Ð likely through tuition or fee and would have given the Feds more time Therefore the administration’s offer to standing of the Federation’s concerns. The increases. Nevertheless, in both scenarios to determine whether or not they actually oversee management through both com- Federation had presented an arrangement the student body will have to help recuper- had a sound legal position. mittees involving FEDS managers and where it would both allow administration ate the costs of a legal encounter. UW Bar Services, FEDS executives and to alleviate significant legal liability while As it is, it seems they have been misguid- UW Food Services, nor the overriding allowing them to regularly monitor and Additionally, it is increasingly unlikely ed into an untenable position that will veto of UW Director of Business discuss Federation operations at the estab- that the Federation of Students will be vic- please few, frustrate many, and cost every- Operations can be acceptable to the lishments. As in the 1976 and 1984 con- torious in such a legal battle, meaning the one a great sum of money. Federation under policy 3. tracts, if violations were found by the expenditures will have been for naught. administration’s representative they would What the Feds seem to not see, is that the The university proposal, which essentially be brought to the on-duty manager for University can afford to out-wait the stu- has not changed in the time since the first immediate correction. dents in this matter as they are in a better meeting of 28 January 2003, included a position to afford a long legal battle. Not structure their lawyers believed complied The immobility of either party and the lack only do the students have fewer financial with AGCO regulations and would allow of respect for the Federation on adminis- resources, but the student turn-over rate Editor’s Note: Point vs. Counterpoint is them to control their liability in advance of tration’s part during proceedings to date (both in terms of elected representatives intended as a forum for objective and a younger student population by removing require deadlock-breaking, last-resort and voting body) is much higher than that thought provoking debate on various adult decision making power from the measures that force good-faith negotiation of the administration. issues. The views and opinions expressed Federation. While the Federation’s lawyer or at least mediation. The threat of the law- here do not necessarily reflect those of disagrees with the administration’s legal suit should be enough for the Board of It is entirely too likely that the administra- the author(s), the Iron Warrior, or the opinion, the primary problems are the lack Governors to require administration to tion will simply wait for the Feds to give Engineering Society. of movement in the alleged negotiation work to actually resolve the issue instead up and accept any agreement the universi- process on the side of the administration of imposing a solution. That is, to negoti- and the continued portrayal and treatment ate in an air of mutual respect that can cannot cover the costs of either the insur- is “To foster undergraduates' pursuit of of the Federation as an irresponsible juve- avert the brunt of the litigation. ance premium increases an award to the higher learning, personal growth and an nile body. Federation would cost, especially if they enhanced quality of student life” – a pur- The hope of the litigation is that a settle- are found negligent, while the Federation suit made more difficult with each impasse According to the undergraduate calendar, ment can be reached that actually address- for the sake of its members cannot allow and with each delay. A lawsuit can indeed the mission statement of the Federation es the concerns of both sides in a manner that expense to occur. After all, the first be the beginning of the end in more ways includes fostering mutual respect in under- both can accept to avoid the costs that nei- part of the Federation’s mission statement than the fatalistic one. graduates with a vision of a strong, stable ther party can afford. The administration 8 Friday, March 14, 2003 Columns PI-lights of the Week

to what it was all about, the basic idea was One which was bought for a Chem Eng One E&CE class bought a pie for Preya Mistry that you could buy a PI for anyone in engi- Prof, from the 3B Chem class, which was Professor Gorbet, who agreed to take the 2A Systems Design neering, fellow classmates, TA’s, or even redirected among the Chem Profs also PI if his class could raise $150. In the end, your profs, for $5. Then this person would about 7 times, before it finally ended up in they were able to raise $203, and Prof. be approached with the PI, and given three the smiling face of Professor Fowler. Gorbet took the PI! ies, Pies and more Pies. As most of options: Pyou may have witnessed, National PI The Most Pies taken by one Person at Most Money Bid to PI a Person: in the Face week went on last week, and it 1) Take the PI in the Face, 2) Redirect it to once: During the extensive PI-ing of Professor was a huge success! In total, we were able another poor victim for $10, or 3) Keep it This goes to E&CE Professor Paul Ward, Gorbet, Dave Clegg bid $25 to “deliver” to raise over $1400 for the United Way! for $10. (Of course, participation was who was sent 5 pies from one of his under- the PI. Dave should probably also get the One of the charity directors got the idea optional, but since it was for the United grad classes, and took all 5 in the face! distinction for most money donated by a from observing this city wide event, while Way, we had a lot of people supporting this single person, since he must have had on coop last term in Calgary, so we decid- event.) Largest Group PI-ing: about 10 pies directed to him at one point ed to give it a shot in Engineering here at The devious gentleman in the 2A systems or another, 4 of which he took, and many UW. Notable PI-Ings… class decided to buy 13 pies for 13 girls in more which he redirected several times. the class. They also threatened that for Thanks for the donations Dave! Initially we decided to run the event for The longest lasting Pie (There was actu- each PI we redirected back at them, they’d three days, from Wednesday to Friday, but ally a tie between two pies): redirect it back, and send another two back Thanks a lot to all of our volunteers who as the week came to an end, the PI orders One which was bought by Dave Clegg, to to that girl. In the end, 13 girls (including helped out with National PI in the face were snowballing in like crazy, and we Tania Bortolon, delivered during an Professor Rohlf) were pied, six of which week, and to all those who were such a slowly began having dozens of orders for Engsoc meeting, which was redirected were PI ed at the same time… it was quite good sport about being Pied! the next week! about 7 times, before good old Dave a sight! decided to take one for the team! For those of you who didn’t quite catch on Most Money Raised from a PI:

From Left to Right: Prof. Gorbet, Prof. Savage, Prof. Ward, Karim.

About Co-Operative Education - Part I

your third or fourth work term, you start to son to blame the slowdown in the IT one now. Increasingly, you actually need Jay Liu think that you’ve suffered through enough industry for their job-searching troubles, skills that can set yourself apart from the to deserve that ideal job. either. Perennial technology giants like guy next to you, who sleeps through all the Microsoft, ATI, IBM, Sybase, just to name lectures and yet manages to receive more Nothing is a greater let down than being a few, continue to prosper in this difficult offers than you had cancelled postings. rejected for a job that you think you global economic climate. If anything, the 3A Computer deserve. Then you start to swear at the rationalization of the technology industry So, what can you do to set yourself apart? employers for being dimwits. “Bush-like” is positive for us. The bubble in the 1990s is the first thing that comes to mind. That’s created jobs that were not supposed to be A common advice is to “soup up” your Each year, hundreds of high school stu- the first stage of coping with defeat. The there in the first place. It was a time of eco- resume. Although it is absolutely certain dents are lured to the departments of ECSE second stage is start being helplessly hope- nomic waste. Billions of dollars were that an aesthetically pleasing resume will by our shiny brochures detailing the excit- ful. “Maybe there was a computer glitch.” destroyed on dotcom start-ups who had no make employers notice you, it is still ing job opportunities that await them here “Maybe the employer filed the wrong ideas except to follow the herd. But the important to have a resume that has sub- in the middle of nowhere: FIFA tester at papers / typed in the wrong ID.” After a money is not the worst part; it’s the waste stance. And substance is difficult to “soup Electronic Arts, C# monkey at Micro$oft, couple of days, reality starts to sink in. of human resources. People who were up”. Facts can only be stretched so far Linux hacker at IBM, lunchroom supervi- Maybe you really didn’t deserve that job. working in “bubble positions” were sim- before they become lies. And if a paper sor at Government of Canada, etc. The last stage is trying to find excuses for ply wasting their time writing code for no full of lies does not get you to question yourself. “That job probably sucked any- apparent purpose. Anyone on the street your own ethics, you don’t deserve to be in Then, the co-op job postings come out on way.” “The company is too far / too small who knew how to program an infinite loop engineering. the still dreadfully user-unfriendly / too big / too poor / too Enron-like.” in C was given a job with outrageous com- psAccess system, and a few quick taps on pensations that turned out to be worthless A better solution is to find things that you their Palm handhelds reveal a less than That may help you feel better, but it still anyway. That necessarily diminished the are strong at and enjoy doing. Too many ideal mapping function of jobs to students. doesn’t help you get a job. value of truly competent and adequately people, when they are turned down by training professionals, including UW co- their ideal job, start to be careless about But they have excuses. They are only in The reality is that the world economy is op students. Although we were given jobs, the jobs that they pick to apply to. Even their first year of a five-year long program. not doing very well right now. With the that didn’t mean we were particularly worse, many people who fail to secure a Many of them never had a job outside the looming war on Iraq, and a Republican more competent than the guys in the col- job after the initial phase become desper- fast food or discount retailing industries. A world leader who, after three years on the leges down the street. Rather, it merely ate, and start stuffing many dozens of good number of them never ever had a job job, still needs to assert his own sanity to implied that we were able to help compa- applications indiscriminately into the at all. All their knowledge of the working the world once in a while, this economy nies burn through venture capital more beige application boxes, hoping to play the world comes from their parents and might still be a few time periods away quickly. Honestly, how realistic is a 98% law of probability like they do in casinos. Dilbert comics. from repeating the irrational nineties. But employment rate for a group as large as that doesn’t help to explain the declining our Faculty of Engineering anyway? It has to be kept in mind that co-op is not It becomes a little more difficult to swal- number of jobs for UW students. meant to be place where you find things to low when the student is in his 3A or 3B Now is a different story. Employers have do between school terms. Rather, co-op is term. There, justifiably, is a sense of arro- The fact is that the Canadian economy is become more careful in their selection of a process that helps you acquire the skills gance among upper year students. After doing very well. It is leading the G7 in potential employees, because budgets are you need for your eventual integration into all, it’s no easy task to withstand monoto- growth. Inflationary pressure forced the tighter than ever before. Not that such an the real world. This may be done by being nic lectures and suicidal midterm exams Bank of Canada to raise interest rates in extreme tightening is necessary, but at employed for four months. However, that for three straight years. order to Ð get this Ð cool the economy least they are choosing to err on the side of is not the only option. Several others exist, down. The unemployment rate is now caution for a change. That line on your and they will hopefully be discussed in the Everyone, in the back of their heads, has rivalling the American rate, the first time resume that reads “Waterloo Honours next issue. this picture of an ideal job. Much like an in many years. B.A.Sc.” is no longer a ticket to arranged ideal mate, but perhaps a little more realis- employment. It has never really been one. To be continued… tic by comparison. And once you reach Furthermore, ECSE students have no rea- It just has become much less likely to be Friday, March 14, 2003 9 EngSoc SYaniDE Spirit

Karim Lallani Recently, the class set new records for class spirit. In light of the end of midterms, our class decided to have a huge class party at POETS and attempt an Andre the Giant. With some of our biggest 2A Systems drinkers recovering from a party the night before, we thought it would impossible to lthough nobody is quite sure exactly drink 120 beers. However, 90% of the Awhat Systems Design (SYDE) class showed up at POETS on Thursday Engineering is, I can tell you that SYDE determined to conquer the challenge. We students are very enthusiastic and spirited. even had a couple of our systems profes- The 2A systems class (SYaniDE) has been sors cheering us on. We drank 120 beers one of the most active classes within the in less than 75 minutes setting a new Engineering Faculty since first year. record in POETS. After beating the Whenever EngSoc holds an event, there record, we went to our Java class very are always a handful of SYaniDE students buzzed. Almost everyone in the class had in attendance. For fundraising events, to go to the washroom a couple of times SYaniDE is usually always the top during the class. At the end of the class, fundraiser. Last term, we organized Vince we decided to attempt beating the all-time Day, where we raised over $7000 for the record of 244 beers drank by one class in Canadian Cancer Society. This term, we one day. So, as a class, we went back to won the penny drive, and raised a lot of POETS, and drank 219 beers to clean out money for pie in the face day. The guys in the POETS fridge. Unfortunately, we our class contributed money to see 13 girls could not beat the record, because we fin- pied. It was definitely a memory that will ished all of the beer; however, we’ll beat never be forgotten. the record soon. Go SYaniDE go! ESUSC Forum

(which should not happen anymore, hope- Sandra Lê Indeed, even though the ECUSC office is fully), the whole privacy issue of each e- This first forum was meant to be a launch- often crowded with students with comput- mail accounts (and consequently why we ing platform to other more detailed discus- er problems, they want to get more (con- cannot have automatic class e-mail lists), sion session about topics such as the structive) feedback about and I even learned wireless network, computers and software their current initiatives about the story behind availability (e.g. Linux, usage of UW 4B Systems such as Willie, the new “I was personally sur- the ex-Pulley Lab resources off-campus, new software wireless network which is prised to see how nice required), the Nexus change-over, ECUSC n Thursday February 6th, the accessible almost every- Over the years, I have office hours... In the near future, individual OEngineering Computer User Support where in Engineering. the people from been able to observe forums on these specific topics will be Centre (ECUSC) initiated a forum discus- ECUSC really are...” and appreciate a lot of happening, stay posted to see when a sion to get some feedbacks form the stu- There was a low atten- the ECUSC work, forum interesting you will be happening. I dents on the current services, and what dance at this first forum, such as upgrading the also suggest taking a walk and go find out changes and improvements would be but nevertheless very good discussions systems, getting more computer labs with who is Paul McKrone, the man behind the desirable and expected in the future. The emerged. I was able to better understand nice working desks and comfortable furni- automatic e-mail rejection service. I was goal of the discussion was to brainstorm the relationship between Engineering ture, opening the accessibility to my personally surprised to see how nice the on ideas that would make the computing Computing and IST, its higher authority. I account when off-campus through the people from ECUSC really are and how environment at Waterloo as enjoyable as also got more information on the last e- mywaterloo portal and even when on hard they work for the students. possible. mail rejection issue with the Yahoo Groups coop! 10 Friday, March 14, 2003 EngSoc

Fire and Ice: The EngSoc Winter 2003 Semi-Formal

sent performed the requested tasks, name- Christine McCullough ly “YMCA” and “The Macarena”, perfect- 2A Chemical ly, with style and grace. We were reminded of our high school days with a little AC/DC and Guns n’ Roses. Some of ood friends, good food and good us were reminded of our hometown with Gmusic. It’s the recipe for the perfect the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”. The DJ even semi-formal, and this term, the semi-for- gave those cute and snuggly couples an mal directors managed to get the mix just opportunity to get close and have a roman- right. With all that is going on this term, tic moment with some slower selections. many decided to forgo this social event; well it was your loss if you missed it. At ideal moment in the evening, we were invited to enjoy some hot hors douvers. I The evening started with soft jazz playing know the timing was right by the crowd in the background and plenty of finger that flocked to the table as the food was food to partake in, the perfect setting to brought out. Ummmm….pot stickers…. catch up with friends outside the confines A great array of sweets followed and were of our concrete classrooms. But at some also very well received. point, and I can’t pin point exactly when, this intimate, calm gathering of reserved Everyone who attended received a tea adults turned into a full out, no holds light in a nice glass candleholder, dressed barred party. The DJ was excellent. With up with ribbon. Just the right thing to take his diverse selection in music, no one had home to remember the evening by. From an excuse not to dance, and I don’t think beginning to end, the evening was a suc- anyone can say that they didn’t at some cess and many thanks and congratulation point. However, we didn’t know that he go out the directors, Jenn Bell, Matt was going to be administering a sobriety Stevens and Naoreen Hasan and the many test half way through the evening. As far volunteers who made the night possible. as I am concerned, all the individuals pre- Friday, March 14, 2003 11 EngSoc The Muffinrific Middle of Term Pub

continued to follow the same procedures Janna Hickson as before. Among other things, the managers make sure that they don’t go over capacity, have food available and keep track of non UW engineering students at the party. 4B Systems The party followed the standard recipe: he middle of term party was like a There weren’t any chocolate chips. The Tbatch of banana muffins Ð without middle of term party is the first term party chocolate chips. where newly-ringed engineering students are allowed upstairs in POETS to touch The biggest news is that the muffins the TOOL. This usually adds some weren’t burnt. With the “Bars Situation”, flavour to the whole event. Last year at as our campus politicians have dubbed it, this time there was a big controversy the engineering society was initially con- because the TOOL didn’t come to MOT. cerned about alcohol-related events in the This year, the TOOL showed up and the lounge this term. However, when asked grads hardly blinked. One non-engineer- about how the conflict affects the opera- ing society type explained that the grads tion of POETS, one of the managers com- had their fill of TOOL touching at IRS, mented that it really hasn’t. There was a just over a week earlier. bit more security at BOT, but they have 12 Friday, March 14, 2003 Arts and Enertainment

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Arts Contest!

Grant Holohan and Dallas Card Arts Directors

There are 4 Categories: -Poetry -Photography -Drawings/Paintings -Digital Artwork.

Prizes will be given to the winner in each category.

Get submissions in early!

Deadline for submissions is March 21.

People can submit art either to Betty in Hiu Lam Yau the orifice or in the Arts mailbox in the orifice. Digital Art can be submit- 3B Mechanical ted electronically (if it's small enough) to bsoc_arts@engmail.

I think that's it now. Girls with Talent

French on her mother's side and Irish on ue. Both disks contain very mellow tunes. Jay Liu her father’s” from Arizona released a very The Spirit Room contains the highly- In general, the two CDs are highly recom- successful CD album called “The Spirit acclaimed inflective song “Goodbye to mended. Once you get your hands on Room”, with the Top 20 singles you”, while Let Go boasts an equally well- them, you are guaranteed to want to play “Everywhere” and “All you wanted”. Avril received “I’m with you”, which has been them over and over again in your gazillion Lavigne, as many of you may know, is an carefully distributed to radio stations in the speaker car stereo on those long weekend 3A Computer exciting young star from small Ontario past month. trips back to Richmond Hill for supper. town Napanee, who started “wowing peo- Nevertheless, there are a few negatives. The Spirit Room ple with her voice and character at around While most of the tunes follow an upbeat First of all, The CDs contain 11 and 13 Michelle Branch age 2”. She’s a 1984 product. Her album, tempo, they set themselves apart from tra- songs each, a little few for the prices at Warner Brothers “Let Go”, gained ditional pop with which they are charged. Out of them, prominence soulful voices “Sweet Misery” of The Spirit Room drove Let Go through that somehow let me insane when the lyrics repeated the line “Complicated” and your mind wan- “Sweet misery you caused me” for the Avril Lavigne the infamous der freely away thirtieth time. And “Sk8ter boi” is more of Arista “Sk8er boi”. from the stress of an anomaly on the “Let go” CD rather than homework to the norm. So if you like that type of “out of here has been a surge of new, young, Judging by the somewhere the the shell” music, there is very little else on Tand talented female artists on the com- cover, the two CDs artists want you that CD to satisfy you. The rap songs do mercial music scene for the past year. have very notice- to be. The tone of rhyme, although some words are intention- Some of the biggest names to date are able similarities. the music man- ally stretched longer than they should’ve Michelle Branch, Avril Lavigne, Noah Both are covered ages to be posi- been. Lavigne is not Eminem. For better or Jones, and Vanessa Carlton, the former by dim and dead-serious shots of the tive while creating a uniquely inflective for worse. two being the discussion subjects of this artists. You’ll instantly understand why environment. The lyrics are excellent. article. these artists must have talents, since they There are great verses in virtually every Although neither artists have anything to could not have come so far just relying on song, thus too numerous to reproduce in show for after the Grammy’s, which was Michelle Branch started playing guitar their looks alone. The back covers are sim- this article. The songs are easy to listen to, swept by the more mature Noah Jones, when she was 14 years old, and that’s ilar as well, with the artists posing next to and the lyrics are easy to follow. The these two CDs prove that the quality of when her interest in singing grew beyond their guitars. music is memorable, so be careful to con- young artists is still very respectable in being a favourite pastime. The nineteen trol your humming during the MSci lec- today’s music business. year old who is “Dutch-Indonesian and Inside the cases, some similarities contin- tures. Friday, March 14, 2003 13 Arts & Entertainment Making Artsies out of Engineers

add their own personal touch to a banner Dallas Card which remained on display for the rest of 3B Systems Design the week. The spirit continued on Tuesday with 10 teams competing to create the best duct tape sculpture. We were all astounded s part of the ongoing struggle to con- by what people were able to make from a Avince the rest of the Waterloo campus newspaper and a roll of duct tape. that engineers are not just about math and science, the first ever Engineering Arts On Wednesday, people got out in the cold, Week was held from February 24th to and put their skill to creating snow sculp- 28th. For five solid days, we invited engi- tures for everyone's enjoyment. The poet- neers to imagine what it's like on the other ry readings that were planned for side of campus and pretend they were art- Thursday unfortunately never got orga- sies. nized, but many people expressed interest and maybe we'll hear some at TalEng. As Our reputation for surpassing expectations some consolation, throughout the week we in that area is now well established, from had a wonderful series of musicians pro- events such as TalEng and the Engineering viding entertainment to audiences in CPH Play (March 13th to 15th). However, Arts foyer. We all just relaxed on the final day Week was not so much about demonstrat- of Arts Week, beacause, as everyone ing our talent, as it was encouraging engi- knows, artsies don't have classes on neers to express their creativity. The act of Fridays. creation is a wonderful experience, and while there is a tremendous amount of cre- Many thanks to everyone who came out to ativity and innovation in most engineering paint, perform, create or just to enjoy the work, but there's a real difference between creativity of others. The enthusiasm we designing a bridge and sticking your fin- observed throughout the week is a strong gers into some paint. indication that the tradition of Arts Week will continue. Monday kicked off Arts week with finger painting. Countless people stopped by to

Arts Week: Left to right, up to down: 1) Duct tape and newspaper, 2) Making tape... 3) Fresh entertainment with Guitars, 4) Hey, this is how it works!, 5) It looks like a lamp, sorta..., 6) The amazing walking duct tape person! 14 Friday, March 14, 2003 Arts and Entertainment Cooking for Students

they’re in season and avoid luxuries. Sure, Here are a few tips to staying healthy I have is this; cook some pasta, add a little John Olaveson a t-bone steak tastes really good when through food. Don’t eat fast food. Grease butter to prevent sticking, then add curry done on the barbecue, but steak is expen- in moderation won’t hurt you, but a meal and garlic until you have enough to meet sive. Save that for when your parents take that’s at least half grease will certainly your desires. As simple as that. you out to a fancy restaurant, like the Keg. clog some arteries. Keep your diet in bal- In the summer, corn-on-the-cob is plenti- ance. Meat is all well and good (especial- A few wonderful, nutritious, and easy 1B Civil ful. Anywhere outside the borders of ly for those carnivorous men out there; dishes are the following; chicken caesar urbanization (and sometimes within) you girls, you know who I’m talking about), salad, spaghetti with tomato sauce, a sand- ell now. This article will be a plea- can find fresh corn stands with very rea- but meat by itself ain’t so great. Add those wich (don’t forget lettuce and/or toma- Wsure to write. You see, I love to sonable prices. Do not buy fresh corn in forgotten veggies. There are lots out there toes). I like to stick to what I know, so my cook. Not only that, I love to invent new the winter!!! It will cost at least three to choose from. Entire walls of supermar- personal list is not so long. But I’m sure recipes and then tell everyone about them. times as much as summer corn. Buy lots kets are taken up just for veggies. Then that all you intelligent readers can think of There is one recipe that will stay mine for- in the summer and then there’s the fruits. Juicy, stuff to whip up to meet your dinner-time ever. To experience it, you must become save it in the freezer if sweet fruit. Again, the cravings. my friend or be my family. you must, but don’t buy choices are many. winter corn. Apples, bananas, and Cooking for yourself isn’t so hard. Just Now, to get down to business. Cooking “You don’t need to oranges are the three maintain the balance (oh, I forgot all about for oneself is not as arduous and trauma- Accessorize your dishes. basics. Berries, melons, dairy!) and you’ll do fine. And if you’re a tizing as one may think. A good, tasty, You don’t need to have have bland Kraft and all the other miscel- few minutes late to lecture, at least you’ll healthy meal can be prepared in a short bland Kraft Dinner all Dinner all the time.” laneous fruits also taste have had a good home-cooked meal. amount of time. And a good meal doesn’t the time. Add some veg- great. There’s nothing Where do you think chefs learned how to have to cost enough to blow your budget. gies, perhaps some peas like juicy cantaloupe in cook, anyway? Certainly not in class. or carrots or mush- the morning, or straw- When preparing meals, there are a few rooms. Make it like a berries and bananas on A word for the future. When you can rules to keep in mind. Simplicity is one. pizza. Toss some cereal. afford to waste a few supplies with an There’s no use throwing lots of strange sausage in there, or some bacon (if that’s unsuccessful attempt at a meal, then be ingredients and spices into a meal just to not out of your price range, either), or veg- Grains are essential, too, but don’t go creative! Add those crazy things together! see what it will be like. Unless you’re at etables. Spices are a good additive to overboard. Sure toast is easy to make, but And if you make a good meal, you can your parents’ house or your friend’s place, food, as well. A twist of lemon can turn it tastes much better with jam or honey or name it after yourself and sell it to some- that is. No use risking your own food sup- your salad into something different and something else on it (even a little butter). one. Or be like me and just keep it for plies now is there? And simple is cheaper, more palatable. Curry is one of my Pastas of all kinds are available, easy to yourself. Some things are better to be trea- because you don’t need to buy (or pre- favourites. It goes on eggs, pasta, pizza, make and easy to serve. Heat some sauce, sured, like a fine bottle of wine. serve) as much food. chili, and lots of other stuff (opportunity- grate some cheese, or just dash on some permitting). spices! A great treat for a pasta-lover like Rule two is to buy things only when me. The quickest recipe I’ve got for pasta The New Matthew Good The Legacy of Mr.

big demand in society, and Matt Good is Dressup John Olaveson fighting that tendency. fish tanks). The fish seemed to have a real Matt Good’s first true love song is found Illan Kramer personality on that show. I guess they on this album. “Song for the Girl” shows 3B Electrical were just like any other fish, just swim- part of Matt Good’s new non-depressed ming, but my memory seems to recall fish 1B Civil emotional state. The song is not even the with some, almost dog-like, personality. typical love song. It doesn’t draw on any veryone who was ever a kid felt a loss Fish who, like all the children that tuned in Avalanche clichés, nor does it follow the typical form. Elast week. As if losing Mr. Dressup a to the program, would get excited at their Matthew Good It expresses the balance that love can bring few years ago wasn't enough, we now own time with the main man himself. Universal to a life. The song is a great turnaround have to deal with a fellow childhood icon, for Matt and his former dark image. Mr. Rogers. Every generation complains about how the next generation doesn't have it as rough; atthew Good has a new band… well, The liner notes for this album contribute to how kids nowadays are soft because they a new temporary group of musi- The man who was well known for his M the beauty of the album. The paper is of don't have to go through the hardships we cians. There’s no fixed band members, as trademark cardigan and sneakers died last very high quality (this quality may help to went though. I think the far as anyone I talk to knows. But the week at his home in justify the excessive cost of CDs) and has generation of kids that sound is striking and the music is still as Pittsburgh. scenes from the video are just about to enter good as before. “Co-op represents the for “Weapon.” Also Few things remind me their TV watching included are semi- world which you want stages is one generation The first single, of childhood as much as transparent inserts that does not have it “Weapon,” was Mr. Rogers does. I to control. It is a mani- that are not found in easier, for a generation released months remember a number of other CDs and “hid- festation of present without Mr. Rogers or before the CD things that I confusing den” messages per- Mr. Dressup is destined was in stores. It as a child, like how do civilization’s rules and meate the notes. In to be a generation lost, was a hit from the take your outdoor shoes values...” all, the notes con- or at least more lost at start. There’s off when you walk tribute to the unique- TV time than we were. power within the inside and put on some ness of the Matt Good song. Matthew special pair of "indoor sound and image. Good has adopted sneakers." I never quite understood why a new attitude; he didn't just walk around in slippers or Released last Tuesday he’s much less socks. The second pair of shoes just never the 4th of April, cynical and made sense to me. Avalanche is expected depressed than he to be a successful was before. In all The cardigan was a whole other issue. album for Matthew of the songs this Sure you wear a sweater if you're cold, but Good. This CD will attitude comes through. who wears a sweater in the house at all show all fans of Matt Good that great times? For a 5 year old ankle-biter like music will still be produced by this talent- Matt Good maintains parts of his old opin- myself who used to wear t-shirts even in ed musician, old band or no. The unchar- ions. For example, “Twenty-First Century the winter much to the dismay of my acteristic cheerful sound is a welcome Living” continues the analysis of society mother and grandmother, this guy who addition to Matt Good’s music. The big begun in Beautiful Midnight’s “The seemed to always be cold was an oddity. question now is when will the next album Future Is X-Rated.” The song takes a fast- be ready for release. food attitude towards big issues. How do Then there were his fish. He had the most you super-size ambition, or the govern- beautiful aquarium I had ever seen (having ment? “Super-sizing life” is becoming a never at that point in my life ever visited a real aquarium or had any friends with nice Friday, March 14, 2003 15 Opinion/Your Campus Will Good Marks Really Make You Happy?

I think it si very important to feel good in few percents on a transcript. What if these Sandra Lê On the other hand, what will high marks what we are doing, a positive feeling of activities are what make us really develop will get you? Many academic rewards self-accomplishment, and I agree, many our personality and make us feel really such as an unquestionable open door to people find it in good marks. But I often happy, doesn’t the quest for high marks graduate studies, to excellency scholar- see my friends, sadly, sacrificing valuable then kill this happiness? Of course, it can ships and to undergraduate research assist- time with friends and occasions to develop be replaced temporarily by the pride of 4B Systems antship positions. Also, you can obtain the themselves by creating a void around reaching the top 10 in an exam or a course, pride to figure on the Dean’s list, and the them, too busy studying and for striving to but I don’t believe it can last as long as verybody knows that money does not privilege to be invited to his term-dinner. get good marks rather than paying atten- new friendships, discovery of the world or Ebring happiness, but also that happi- All the honours usually go to the top stu- tion to the community they live in. Often just the simple happiness of having a life ness is very difficult (almost not possible) dents, and having good marks is a good also, they don’t even get back in the grad- outside of the school environment. without money. It recently came to my way to work up the list. ing all the efforts they put in, and this is attention that the same thing might be true very disappointing and frustrating. Of course, as an average student, I try to for marks at school too: it is very difficult I agree, these are very rewarding and are stay in the middle, enjoying myself at uni- to be happy with poor marks on midterms definitely worth working hard for. But one Most of us came to Waterloo with a versity (everybody says that these under- and exams or a failure, but obtaining high must also realise that they are also résumé filled with extra-curricular activi- graduate years are the best of our life!) marks in academics doesn’t necessarily reserved to an elite of very smart and tal- ties and social achievements. Are we still while working hard to deserve the marks bring happiness because of the sacrifices ented students. But what is the trade-off doing all these things that were passionat- that will get me where I want to go and that had to be done to deserve the high between very good marks and decent ing us before? Most of the time, the efforts feel proud of myself without any guilt of marks. marks? I believe it is often happiness. At are concentrated on the studies, and activ- missing out on anything. And I know, this the end of the day, marks do matter, but I ities such as volunteering, playing sports, is what makes me happy. Failure has a very negative meaning asso- don’t think it is all what will make a dif- participating in events or just chilling with ciated to it, and everybody knows that it is ference between two candidates postulat- friends are put aside for the benefit of a not fun to have poor marks because the ing for the same job. In my opinion, society values excellency. If you get poor creativity, open mind, self-confidence and marks, it means that you probably didn’t personal experience are much more valu- So You Like It Hard? do the exercise right and/or didn’t under- able assets than only academic excellency. stand the material. There exists certainly many other people who did better, and And what kind of trade-offs am I talking Turntables: 4 having poor marks in an evaluation does about? Actions on a more qualitative level Laura McCracken Mixers: 2 not make you stick out of a group posi- such as personal satisfaction, good inter- Watts: 4000 tively. personal relationships and life experience. ElectOnica is a unique campus event riday March the 21st the fourth install- where Dj’s and live performers of elec- Shadow Day Fment in the eletronic music series, tronic music from various University fac- ElectrOnica Near the MC, is bringing ulties show off their talent to fans of the hardcore tunes to the SLC. What better genre. This term, 15 performers will be around to lectures, shown the sites, and way to celebrate the first day of spring tearing it up on a selection from 4 turnta- Jenelle Chen basically have their questions answered than dancing your pants off to the best in bles, 2 mixers and a variety of synth 1B Software about the engineering discipline of their house, trance, drum and bass, breaks, machines and keyboards. A 4000 watt choice. According to one enthusiastic hardcore and techno? sound system with dual 18" subs and pow- Shadow Day volunteer, "Shadow Day was erful tops will be in effect along side some ast Wednesday, over 70 high school a huge success, and I'd love to do it again ::INFO:: very cool lighting. You can be sure the Lstudents from across Ontario turned next year!". So take it from your fellow music will be sweet and the times will be up for Shadow Day. Shadow Day is engineer -- sign up for the next Shadow Time: 4:00 pm Ð 3:00 am good and the decor will be funky so come designed especially for high school stu- Day and show those high school kids what Location: SLC::MPR ( student life center, and enjoy. As usual it is free and all are dents interested in engineering to come it's all about! multipurpose room) welcome to attend, or just drop by to check out what Waterloo's engineering is Cost: FREE check it out. Want more ? Check out all about. Participants are partnered with Dj’s: 15 www.electronicainthemc.org . an undergrad engineer, and are taken Charity Concerts Come To Taleng

The opening band is yet to be determined Michael McWilliam but don't be suprised if you see The Band 3A Mechanical from Planet X, Shift!, or Sibling Rivalry.

Open to Grad House members and their Two charity concerts. Henry the first one guests. No minors allowed. is the one I'm holding at the Grad House. Both concerts all proceeds Concert 2 going to the food bank. Friday March 28 2003 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 Concert 1 At the Texas Bar-B-Q Grill 8:30 - MIDNIGHT Show starts between 9-10pm LOOSE CHANGE LOUIE'S Thursday Mar 27 2003 $5 dollars with all proceeds going to the (Louie's is located on University Avenue between Phillip & Lester) At the Grad House Food Bank Show up before 10:00 If you're looking for a great time, TalEng is the place to be on March 19. If you come, By Donation to the Food Bank Headlining the Tessa Hoffman Project you'll see the BEST talent in Engineering including singing, instrumental ensembles, hip hop stepping, stand up comedy, and lots more. There's even a special extremely talent- Headlining are The SourKeys Tessa Hoffman is 18 years old and she's ed guest that will hopefully be a top candidate for the upcoming hit show Canadian Idol. has already established herself as an TALENG is a show you definitely don't want to miss. Garage Rock band out of Waterloo. The accomplished artist. She plays regularily band formed in 2001 and has already at the Grad House and has just released her There will be lots of giveaways during the show, as well as random prizes. And the gained a strong following. If you like The second album January 2003. Her band is results from the EngSoc Exec nominations will be announced!! Strokes and the White Stripes you will melodic and highly talented. An 8 peice definately love these guys. More info can band with accoustic guitar, saxiphone, This will be an ALL AGES event, so you can still come if you're under 19 (just be pre- be found at drums to name a few. pared to get big 'X's on your hands). Be sure to bring your ID if you want to avoid get- "http://www25.brinkster.com/the- ting 'X's on your hands. sourkeys/" and demo songs can be down- The opening band yet to be determined. I loaded at garentee you that they will be good. Start spreading the word to all of your friends. "http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/392/the_so ur_keys.html" . Open to everyone except minors. If you have any questions, e-mail Karim ([email protected]) 16 Friday, March 14, 2003 Your Campus Waterloo GNCTR Team Competes in Edmonton

equipped with a roll-over frame to protect our fattest men down a 500ft long slope. skills learned from watching MacGyver to Daniel Martis the occupants, and have a functional brak- Chris Dixon, Shaun Fysh, Paul Ready, put the toboggan back together. Bolts and 4B Civil ing system to halt the speedy toboggan. Mark Mollison and Greg McNally wore a lot of duct tape got us down for another Each team must also come up with a theme snowmobile helmets to protect their heads run, where we were able to deploy our to their toboggan in addition to a technical as they raced down the hill. Our unique pneumatically activated brake to stop the ourteen students from Waterloo’s 4B report and display to showcase the con- two-slab design had 3 guys on the back fat men from continuing further down the FCivil Engineering class recently com- struction of the sled. Our theme this year and 2 in the front to reduce the chance of slope. peted in the annual Great Northern was ‘Top Gun’ after the 1986 movie star- tipping over. Concrete Toboggan Race held in ring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer as Air At the awards ceremony, we were awarded Edmonton, Alberta. Since its beginnings in Force Fighter Pilots. Each team member The first run down the hill started well, fifth place for our toboggan, including an 1974, the competition has gathered teams had a nickname after a character in the and it was looking like our toboggan was award for best technical display. We some- from universities across Canada and the movie, including Viper (Mark Mollison), going to do well. It started to drift toward what happily drove the 3500km home to United States to race five people down a Maverick (Paul Ready), and Goose (Denis the side of the run, and resulted in dump- Waterloo with a phallic looking award, hill on a concrete toboggan. Viens). Our technical display was modeled ing the 5 guys out of the toboggan onto the and a MacGyvered toboggan. We walked as an aircraft hangar to store our ‘Top hill. No injuries, except to the toboggan, away cheering, though, our new team The rules of the competition stipulate that Gun’ toboggan. which lay in pieces on the hill. cheer: the toboggan must weigh less than 300 pounds (136.4kg), carry five passengers, Race day found us near the Muttart We came together as a team, however, and “Olé, Olé, Olé, Olé, Fysh’s mom, Fysh’s have a concrete running surface, be Conservatory in Edmonton, ready to send managed to use our best enginuity and mom…..”

You may have heard us singing this catch- ing tune lately in Engsoc meetings and in the halls.

The competition was a great time, as we met many great drunkards and competitors from other universities. Congratulations to The University of Manitoba for winning first place with their 1972 Summit Series theme. We’d also like to thank all our cor- porate sponsors, namely:

WEEF Dept. of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering Sika Canada PCL Constructors Canada Aecon EBA Engineering Halsall Associates PK Custom Homes

As well, thanks to those of you who bought our tasty boggan burgers every GNCTR Team from left to right: Thursday for the past eternity. Thank you, Rosie Pareja, Tania Bortolon, Steve Krysa, Chris Black, Denis Viens, Mark Mollison, Paul Ready, Chris Dixon, Greg McNally, we hope you liked our cooking. Maria Kyveris, Jolene Koch, Amy Kellestine, Dan Martis, Shaun Fysh.

Engineers Without Borders: Looking for a Few Good People

What is Engineers Without ing action on the global inequalities pre- practical low-tech solutions to socially uate and undergraduate students with a sent in our current world. EWB members complex problems. broad range of international development, Borders? are actively pursuing the improvement of technical, and organizational experience. the quality of life for everyone around the The Waterloo Chapter has built a capacity Currently the group is organizing intern- ave you ever had the feeling that world through implementation of environ- to assist projects in the third world and ships, facilitating workshops, attaining Hengineering is a profession with little mentally and economically sustainable provide direction for campus research ini- laboratory space and equipment, and positive social consequences? Have you engineering projects. tiatives. Over the past three years the recruiting faculty to advise the team's ever felt vacant because our courses do not chapter has guided several student-based approach to fulfilling their objectives. teach us how to ‘make a difference’ in the At the University of Waterloo, EWB has a project initiatives with some incorporating world? Engineers Without Borders strong core and a large critical mass of overseas placements. Learning from pre- Volunteers Wanted! (EWB) is here to change that. EWB is a members that are breaking down the bor- vious projects and internships, the chapter team of exceptional engineers who are tak- ders of inequality locally and globally. In is building a Biosand Filtration EWB is currently looking for qualified fact, EWB started at UW (est. 2000) and Technology (BSF) with several objectives: volunteers. If you want to make a differ- the energy and vibrancy of the team has ence, become a member, come to a meet- caused EWB to spread to 21 universities - Improve all aspects of BSF use in rural ing, or contact an EWB executive. across Canada (UBC, U of Alberta, etc.), applications through research activities, Volunteers can help manage chapter pro- the US (Cornell, UCLA, etc.), and around - Build a strong basis of BSF expertise jects, go on internships, or provide general the world (Europe, Asia, etc.) The through international internships involving support. University of Waterloo chapter has the implementation of BSF programs, focused on providing community aware- - Provide solid and accessible technical ness for the surrounding area, implementa- and field support for BSF programs in Contact Information tion of large-scale projects, and has sent developing communities, and several interns around the world to solve - Employ the project as a means for cross- EWB Waterloo technology related problems. cultural exchange and a vehicle for social http://waterloo.ewb.ca/ entrepreneuring. EWB Canada What are we currently work- The group already has been successful in http://www.ewb.ca/ providing technical support to a colleague ing on? in Uganda and a project team at Concordia University. The current expertise consists EWB has a strong focus on providing of dedicated science and engineering grad- Friday, March 14, 2003 17 Your Campus Co-operative Education and Career Services Announces the 2002 UW Co-op Students of the Year

natural leader, inspiring others to do their as a Research Assistant at the University of Award in Fall 2002, as well as achieving Co-operative Education & Career best by his own example, his intrinsic Waterloo. Dean’s Honours List standing from Fall Services good nature and sense of humor.” Active within the community, Scott has 1999 through 2002. In 1999, Sylvia also Scott’s co-op work terms have been rather recently orchestrated a national conference received the CFCH Youth Achievement varied. Most recently he filled a volunteer here at the University of Waterloo put on and Distinction Award. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE position with Habitat for Humanity by Engineers Without Borders, with which Throughout her co-op experience, Sylvia Canada as a Technical Resource Planner he has been highly involved since January has continually impressed her various CONTACT: developing of 2000. Scott employers, receiving three outstanding Olaf Naese project man- was also evaluations along with two excellent eval- Co-operative Education & Career Services agement mate- Treasurer for uations. Her most recent work term, work- University of Waterloo rials for all the Harvard ing for Exco Extrusion Dies in Markham, Waterloo, ON Canadian Model United ON proved to be a fantastic experience; Canada N2L 3G1 housing con- Nations Team Sylvia successfully improved product lead Phone: 519 888 4567 ext. 3782 struction sites from January time by performing on-site studies and E-mail: [email protected] and analyzing through April presenting recommendations to manage- opportunities 2000. In ment on a monthly basis. Waterloo, ON Ð March 5, 2003 -- Co-oper- for workers’ December Aside from her academic and work-term ative Education & Career Services at the compensation 2002, Scott accomplishments, Sylvia is also an active Unversity of Waterloo is pleased to for construc- was awarded member of the community. From Fall announce the 2002 UW Co-op Students of tion volunteers the University 2000 through the present, Sylvia has been the Year. Sylvia Ng, 3B Systems Design in all Receiving congratulations from CECS Director, Burce of Waterloo the Team Leader of the Canadian Engineering and Scott Griffiths, 4B provinces. Lumsden are the 2002 UW Co-op Students of the President’s Undergraduate Technology Conference. Systems Design Engineering were select- Scott also Year, Scott Griffiths (left) and Sylvia Ng, (right). Circle Award Her responsibilities in this position include ed as UW’s top two co-op students of the spent a four- forrunning events and bringing speakers and year. The two students received a recogni- month work term in Guinea as an Assistant Volunteerism, and was featured in the delegates to the conference. She is also a tion plaque and a gift certificate for use in Civil Engineer for the Canadian Centre for Kitchener Record for this achievement. Virtual Volunteer for the Foundation for UW Retail Services outlets. International Studies and Co-operation. the Global Advancement of Technology, in Scott was recently highlighted on CBC Sylvia Ng which she assists in the creation of a Web Scott Griffiths radio’s local morning program with Sylvia is an outstanding student who site for literacy promotion in Camden, Scott is a capable student who receives regards to his time spent in Africa. For his receives top marks in all of her classes. New Jersey. Sylvia is also an active mem- excellent marks in his academic studies at efforts at his various co-op jobs, Scott has She has been the recipient of numerous ber of Engineers Without Borders. UW. Professor Ed Jernigan of the received many excellent evaluations, as academic awards, including most recently Engineering faculty writes, “[Scott] is a well as one outstanding for the work he did the J.R. Coutts Engineers Without Borders Aside Hockey, Football! Time for World Cup Cricket!

Indian supporters, my father, my sister and tomatoes and insults. Ruchi Bhalla Canadian batsman, John Davison, holds I watched the match live on pay per view 1B Software the world record of scoring the fastest cen- for $30 (from 2:45 am to 11:30 am). As Here are some cricket tidbits: tury in the history of World Cup, knocking well, in Village 1, about fifty people 100 runs off only 67 balls against West watched the live match, in one of the TV -Every four years, two or more nations n February 8th, for the first time in Indies. West Indies defeated Canada by 7 lounges. Oh and India won the match with host the World Cup Cricket. Ohistory, three African countries, South wickets. (ouch, but good job, Davison!). little sweat maintaining their continuous -No host nation has ever won the world Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya, joined He is also on the list for scoring the third winning streak against Pakistan in past cup. forces to host World Cup Cricket, one of fastest half century in the world cup, while world cups. What a sweet win! -For '03 (current) world cup, the host, the biggest tournaments in the world. With playing the Kiwis. He hit 50 runs off only South Africans, did not qualify for the more than 1 billion fans all around the 25 balls. Moving on to an impressive score Crazy Fans super sixes. (They are out!) world, cricket is indeed the second most of 60 runs off 37 balls, he hit four massive Following India's bare win against the -Australians are the current cup defenders watched sport in the world. sixes, the last one landing the ball in the Dutch and the humiliating loss against the after they scored a comfortable win against parking lot. Aussies, disappointed fans took to the Pakistan in the final of the '99 world cup in If you are one of those people who dis- streets. They carried out mock funerals of England. They beat Pak by 8 wickets. missed it as a baseball wannabe because it Another Canadian batsman, Ishwar Maraj, the Indian captain, stoned one of the play- -Aussies are the current favourites, and involves a bat and a ball, well, I've got holds the world record for scoring the er's home and painted another player's remain unbeaten so far in the tournament. news for you! You are missing out on the slowest half century ever in the world cup, house black! -Teams playing in the 03 world cup: time of your life because all the other against South Africa. He finally crossed Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, sports fall short when compared to this the crease and score 50 runs after playing However, the Indian fans did a double take Holland, India, Kenya, Namibia, New "gentleman's sport". Cricket involves 155 balls. following the wins against the Zimbabwe, Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri maintaining a delicate balance between England and Pakistan. They are now hail- Lanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe. strategy, stamina and performance under Oldest Rivalry ing Sourav Ganguly, the Indian skipper, as -Kenya qualified for the super sixes after pressure and politics. If you can't handle India and Pakistan share the honour of the best captain! Let's see how long that beating Canada, Bangladesh and Sri three 8 hour matches in one week, it's time being the oldest arch rivals in cricket. lasts. Lanka, the biggest upset victory in the for you to pack your bags and sign up for Their match was the only one sold out a An Indian couple, scheduled to marry on tournament so far. Kenyans, who do not badminton. Anything and everything is month before world cup. Over 22,000 the same day as India were to play even have test status, played brilliantly and possible in this game. spectators attended the game, filling the Zimbabwe, had to take extra measures to stopped the winning streak of the '96 stadium to its maximum capacity. About ensure the presence of their relatives and world champions. This outcome was as 100 million people followed it on the friends. Two big screen televisions were unbelievable as France's loss to Senegal in Canada in World Cup Internet and television. Day before the installed for the fans to enjoy the matches world cup soccer. Yep, Canada has a cricket team and not match, South African airlines had to while the couple exchanged vows. The -Qualifying teams for 03 super sixes: only, did they qualify for the world cup, arrange for an extra half a dozen charter wedding cards had the ICC (International Australia, Sri Lanka, India, Kenya, New they now hold four records in cricket's planes to transport ardent fans from the Cricket Council) World Cup trophy print- Zealand and Zimbabwe. Following super record books. They scored their first sur- subcontinent. ed on the cover. The menu for the dinner sixes, there will be quarter finals, semi prising win in the opener match against included a salad depicting a cricket field. finals and then the final! Bangladesh. This is Bangladesh's second In India, the day of the match was declared Cricket fans enjoyed good food as well as world cup. However, the Canadians lost as a public holiday! Furthermore, several a good win! References the rest of their matches and thus, didn't villages that experienced frequent electric- 1. ICC World Cup official website, make it to the next round, super sixes. ity failures sent a petition to the govern- On the other side, Pakistani players are www.cricketworldcup.com ment saying that there should be no now facing a probe. They will be inter- 2. Sify Sports news, www.khel.com They made it in cricket history for scoring electricity blackouts during the world cup. viewed by their cricket board when they 3. Ananova Sports, the lowest total ever, in a world cup. Movie releases and most of the weddings return home to determine the causes www.ananova.com/sport/cricket/index.ht Achieving a total of mere 36 runs against were postponed. Fans kept both stones and behind their worst world cup performance ml?menu=sport.cricket John Sri Lanka, the Lankans finished off the firecrackers in stock, depending on which so far. In the past, angry fans have been Davison, aiming for a shot against Kiwis game in about half an hour. one they would need! Being devoted known to "welcome" their teams with at Willowmoore Park. 18 Friday, March 14, 2003 Your Campus Flashback at Women in Technology Night

rated email messages making one reluctant 3. Be Flexible female student in engineering and now a Afsheen Khan to log on to one's account, or being teased - Flexible working hours woman in work force of technology. She 2A Chemical and hassled by residing students for being - Holiday Plans emphasized that one should find one's gay. Diane went through the several ways 4.Set Priorities interest first, get into the field of one's one can seek help with out self reproach or - Expect them to change interest, and should get along from there n February 27 from 4:30-6:30pm in ignoring of one's feelings such happenings - Don't try to do everything making one's future career by finding a Othe DC Fishbowl (DC 1301) the should be recorded and documented if they - Pick your Passions related, but flexible job. Women In Engineering (WIE) and occur repetitively, someone trusted like a 5. Determine what is Important Mathematics (WIM) committee hosted a friends, parents, don, or some one on -To you, to your spouse Last but not least another speaker from Women In Technology Night. Guest campus should be contacted. One can also - Location of work WIM spoke about majors and how she speakers included Diane McKelvie from learn more by contacting Ontario Human -Triple Constraint: time, money, changed her majors as a student herself to Co-op services talked about Sexual Rights Commission at 1-800-387-9080 or and quality/goal get the one of her interest and then get Harassment and the protocol for the co-op if one concerned about one's personal safe- 6. Build a Support Network along with her life successfully. The last student in dealing with it. She explained ty can reach the UW police at 519-888- - Grandparents three speakers emphasized the importance the definition of sexual Harassment as an 4911. She also gave out handouts with - Neighbours/ Friends of personal interest in certain things and "unwanted attention of a sexual gender contacts of the people available on campus 7. Deal with Guilt how that can mould one's life and choice related nature (verbal, nonverbal, physi- for assistance. - Other people's values of career and bring success and satisfac- cal)-jokes, touching, suggestive remarks, - School activities/ Sick Child tion in all that one does in life. leering, or demands for sexual favours, Karen Cartmell a speaker from WIM - Forgive yourself threats, etc. In contravention of UW Policy spoke about "Balancing a Successful 8.Everyone do their Share All the speakers enlightened the bunch of and the Ontario human Rights Code; UW Career with Family Life" she set herself as - Household tasks: "60/40" rule for UW under grads and grads that showed takes sexual harassment seriously for fur- an example of a working women with a both their interest and came to attend the event ther information regarding the university family and spoke under the light of her - Responsible Kids making it a success. All the tips given were policy and the OHRC, check out web site: own personal experience as a Women In - Respect for each other really helpful to make one a successful as http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infoebhr/. Technology. She went through the Top ten 9.Create Time for yourself a women in work force. Women In She went over the possibilities where it Tips for Balancing a Successful Career - Professional Development Engineering Committee co-chair Prof. can occur such as class rooms, residence, with Family Life, which are as follows: - Daily - Exercise Susan Tighe showed her encouragement athletics facilities, part-time job, co-op 10. Develop Family Rituals and acknowledgement by joining us in the work term or anywhere else. It creates an 1. Be Organized - Regular Meal Routine night, despite her busy schedule. It turned unpleasant environment and affect one’s - Day timer -Travel for Work out to be a lively, informative night and study, work, or well being leaving one -Work & Family intermingled - Involvement of kids in decisions many women and girls in technology left powerless, hurt, uncomfortable, or afraid. 2. Good Planning with their mind more focussed to direct She went through several examples of sex- - Summer Vacation Scheduled for Catherine Philips, alumni, who graduated themselves in the right way or according to ual harassment. One being asked out kids in the year 2001, as an electrical engineer, the speakers the way of their own interest repeatedly after the offer being turned -Double up on tasks enlightened the audience with her perspec- and choice. down, or the work term supervisor contin- - Sunday's leftovers are Monday's tive of "Finding Success". She also spoke ually brushes up against you, getting x- dinners from her personal experience both as a

Explorations a Great Success!

chaos, but it got under control, with the Jonathan Ng help of our volunteers and rovers. Then afterwards, everything ran pretty much smoothly.

We also opened up a barbecue to raise 4B Computer money for the Food Bank. We made around $200 dollars on behalf of the Food Hi! Explorations was this Monday, March Bank, plus the leftover food that we could- 10th. It’s a big day where many, many n’t finish cooking. All in all, a very good kids Grade 6-8 come over and see what effort. University of Waterloo Engineering has to offer them. There are many exhibits, Thanks goes to all the people who including Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream, Fire volunteered, and the rovers, and Fighting Robots and other amazing pro- especially Steph Purnell, who jects. Many of them are graduate and braved the cold all night to cook fourth year design projects. barbecue buns.

There was initially a large amount of I hope to see you again next year!

From top to bottom, left to right: Robotic Fooseball, Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream, Formula SAE, Pounce Friday, March 14, 2003 19 Your Campus Tuition and Your Diploma - This Question Worth 15%

cheapest. See table 1 for Dan Robinson complete details [1]. So what gives? Why do full time engineering undergrads in Montreal 3B Systems pay $1668 while those in Ottawa pay $4481? And ll of us in engineering have to face it. why do we keep being AOur next fee statement will be over bled for 15% when banks $4000. Tuition itself will be roughly $3400 are demanding about 8% which works out to about 20$ an hour of for a 10 year mortgage? class. Think about that next time you skip The answer started with your 8:30. the NDP and festered under Mike Harris. The Engineering undergrads at Waterloo paid province of Ontario has $5286 [1] tuition in the year 2002-2003. stopped supporting educa- That is third highest in the province, beat- tion to the level it had in en only by Toronto ($5789) and Queen’s the past. ($6260). However, when you start tacking on mandatory $425 co-op fees, we are In 1991-92, Ontario stu- really not that far behind. Especially con- dent tuition accounted for sidering we now get academic credit for 22% [2] of a university’s co-op so it might as well be considered operating revenue. As Figure 1: % of University Operating Costs Paid By Tuition [2] tuition. Nationally, an “average” engineer- shown in figure 1, in ing undergrad in Canada paid $3880 for a 2000-01, this number had the 11 Ontario universities with over tuition much longer. This is where the year of schooling. Nova Scotia and climbed to 41% [2] nationally and 44% [2] 10,000 students lost $324 million in challenge lies. As the future upper-middle Ontario were the most expensive, with in Waterloo’s case. This number has only provincial support, $31 million of that cut class of Ontario society it is up to us to Quebec and British Columbia being the grown since then. Between 1995 and 2001, from Waterloo [2]. This works out to make education an issue and a priority. It is between $1500 and $2000 per up to us to vote to pay higher taxes so that student for major Ontario uni- we can have good schools, a strong mili- versities. Notice the identical tary, a healthy population and nice roads to parallel between the amount drive our nice cars on. cut by government and the amount tuition has increased - I also challenge the University administra- between 1995 and 2001 tion. A portion of the financial burden on tuition jumped $1748 per stu- this school could be offset by alumni dona- dent at UW. tions. I, like many students I have talked to, do not intend to contribute to the University after I graduate. We have been Figure 1: % of University left with a sour taste in our mouths. The Operating Costs Paid By university life and spirit is pitiful at UW, Tuition [2] especially in engineering. I believe a large portion of this is due to irrational adminis- So why do we, as students, trative demands regarding words such as have to pay? University scunt and beer, frosh week regulations, administrations have been put and incredibly strict, military style pro- in “position impossible”. ceedings in Electrical Engineering, to They have three choices: let name a few. If students are not allowed to the quality of the faculty and enjoy themselves and are treated as chil- facilities decline due to lack dren they will not feel like opening their of funding, sell-out to private pocketbooks after graduation. An alumni corporations or demand more donation is like a tip, a thank-you for ser- tuition from students. We all vice above and beyond. To continue my know the fiasco surrounding analogy, I have gotten my food delivered the support from Microsoft warm, not hot. It was busily slammed on and C# that occurred in the my table, and I was quickly shoved not too distant past and none through the door to make room for the next of us, past alumni included, customer. The waitress didn’t even smile; want to see the value of a to her I am table 99006199. I am not leav- Waterloo education drop. So ing a tip. where does that leave us? Soon tuition will climb too References: high, and become inaccessi- ble to some, regardless of co- [1] Ð Statistics Canada report on op. Basically, the Ontario University Tuition Fees For Full-Time government (which is freely Canadian Students, 2002-2003. elected by the citizens of Ontario), has allowed the [2] Ð Mackenzie, H. and Rosenfel, M., accessibility and indepen- “University Funding Cuts: Shortchanging dence of post secondary insti- Ontario Students. ISBN: 0-88627-292-0. tutions to become threatened. Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, This is a major problem, espe- April 2002. cially considering Canada’s belief that to succeed in the future economic market a skilled, highly educated workforce is crucial.

Soon I, like many of you, will be passing from these halls, with an iron ring balancing on the small finger of my right hand. I will not be forced to bear the brunt of differential 20 Friday, March 14, 2003