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University Graduate Students' As­ campus during this time. ANDREA MILLET sociation Melanie Banks is the Open forums with stakeholder LEAD REPORTER graduate studies representative on groups such as students, alumni and the steering committee; other than the City of Waterloo were point- The Wilfrid Laurier University Mas­ those two positions, no other cur­ ed out to be advantageous when ter Plan will be publicly released to­ rent students are involved with the the plan was first touched upon day, providing current students with committee. last spring, as were student input their first real look at how Laurier is "The university master plan is sessions. set to grow over the next zsyears. something that's been in the works To date, students have not been "It's a snapshot into the future for a while but it's getting at the given a chance to openly and freely of what the campus might look like stage now where there are some discuss their opinions. given growth and given the passage concrete final plans in place;' said "I know that that type of thing is of time;' said Laurier president Max Sheridan. difficult and time consuming but, Blouw. An open house will be held from for something that is the magnitude "It's a redevelopment of the old­ n:oo a.m. until2:oo p.m. and then that this plan is, it would probably er parts of the campus and then a again between s:oo p.m. and 7:00 be beneficial;' said 2008-og WLUSU minor expansion to include a little p.m. in the lower concourse today president Colin LeFevre. bit more ... on the perimeter of the and tomorrow, providing visuals LeFevre feels that student input campus:· and information about the plan. is critical in the development of a YUSUF KIDWAI PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Until the release of this plan, Representatives from the external plan for Laurier's future as they are Hawks quarterback Evan Pawliuk completed 12 of 17 passes against there has been very limited student consultants, IBI group, will be pres­ the ones living and experiencing the McMaster Mauraders in his first career start last Saturday. input going into its development. ent to answer students' questions Laurier. There has been little to no oppor­ and hear comments and concerns as "We're the experts at Laurier tunity for open discussion and input they look at Laurier's future. right now, this is our campus, we Pawliuk leads Hawks from the average student. While students participated in know what's going on, we all prob­ Wilfrid Laurier University Stu­ both Waterloo and Brantford work­ ably have our own ideas of how this dents' Union president Laura Sheri­ shops that discussed issues about campus can improve and what we to victory over Mac dan is currently serving as the un­ the master plan, most of the work want to have stay," said Sheridan. dergraduate student representative was done over the summer months "So by the time I was coming out and president of the Wilfrid Laurier so many students were not on page 4 JUSTIN FAUTEUX of the tunnel I had no fear at all:' SPORTS .::.:ED::..:.IT~O::..:.R.:______Pawliuk had a very impressive game, finishing 12-17 for 276 yards The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks' and a pair of touchdowns. men's football team came into Sat­ "We had a lot of faith in Evan urday's game against the McMaster [Pawliuk] coming in, but he exceed­ Marauders missing their starting ed any expectations we had;' said Art takes over KW quarterback, starting slot back and Jeffries. "It was his first start, in a both starting defensive ends due to really meaningful football game, on injury. the road; I can't think of a more dif­ Despite playing without such ficult situation to stick him in to. But key players, the Hawks earned their he just ate it up, he was terrific:· most emotional win of the season, Pawliuk was in complete sync downing the Marauders 30-14. with his receivers,leading to out­ "No one should ever think we standing games from second-year can't come back;' said manager of Shamawd Chambers and third-year football operations and head coach Dillon Heap. Gary Jeffries. "We're back;' said an exuberant "If we face adversity, we're going Chambers, who had four catches for to come back from it and that's just 122 yards and a touchdown. "Were­ what we did today:' alized that we had a lot of injuries The most talked-about concern but we believe in everyone around for the Hawks coming into the game us and I had no doubt in my mind was the loss of starting quarterback that Evan [Pawliuk] could get the job Luke Thompson. After Thompson done. We're only going to keep on suffered a season-ending knee in­ rolling from here:· jury last week against Waterloo, Heap, meanwhile, racked up 420 back-up Evan Pawliuk took over the total yards- 130 receiving,179 on offence, making his first career start punt returns (a Laurier record) and against the Marauders. 111 on kick-offreturns (a Laurier re­ 18 Pawliuk showed no signs of ner­ cord) - on his way to being named vousness in his starting debut, run­ OUA special teams player of the 23 ning the offence with poise and effi­ week. ciency all game. "I had opportunities and got some 3 "I definitely had some nerves great blocking," said Heap. "But it coming in, but I have such great really just felt great to get the win. I 21 guys around me and in pre-game think we showed the entire league NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER speech Coach Jeff told me they all Dung Beetle by Max Streicher, a 30-foot-long inflated sculpture constructed on recycled billboard 4 had my back;' said Pawliuk. page 23 vinyl, set up at Kitchener City Hall. The installation is part of the CAFKA art festival. Ar• page 13 3 14 Inside

16 Laurier's own Van Wilder Canadian adventures Olympic controversy

A look at the academic career of The final installment in the series Local group Anti-War at Laurier AsifBacchus, a student who first exploring cross-country summer (AW@L) protests the Olympic came to WLU nine years ago travels torch's stop in Kitchener

Features. page 14 Life. page 16 Sports. page 23

Trudeau in Waterloo Cord-o-scopes Illegal fee collection

The Liberal MP discusses political Predictions of the scariest Concurrent education students Hawks engagement with students at UW moment ofyour life at are illegally LAURA TOMKINS KEYSTONE PHOTOGRAPH Y MANAGER charged a fee by Nipissing Alyssa Lagonia (12} eludes a York defender during Sunday's game. The Hawks beat York 1-0 and remain undefeated. Sports. page 23 I National. page 8 Life. page 17 News. page 3 2 • ED ITO R'S PAGE The Cord • Wednesday. September 30. 2009

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Bag 0' Crime Vocal Cord From the archives Do you think 5years Compassionate to locate I A tulip tree was damaged outside Internet slang is Laurier breaks record with 2,873 simultaneous whoopee cushion sittings Location: 345 King St. the main entrance of MacDonald Whoopee cushions were distributed at half-time of the Homecoming foot­ Reported: Sept. 23, 2009 House. hurting the English ball game with the intention of breaking the world record for most simulta­ Officers assisted a concerned parent language? neous whoopee cushion sittings. A total of 5.421 cushions were handed out in locating his son. Theft under $5000 but only 2,873 people signed the required registry. Location: King and Spring St This was still enough to break the previous record of 1.372, which was set Trespass Reported: Sept. 27, 2009 in the U.K. Location: Alvin Woods A male was approached by officers Printed Sept. 29,2004 Reported: Sept. 24, 2009 for urinating in public. The sub­ Trespass warnings were issued ject was also in possession of a can 25years to four people skateboarding on of coffee from Tim Horton's which Campus clubs given funding campus. was later established as being sto­ The Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union president changed the way len from the Tim Horton's outlet at campus clubs are funded on campus. Each club was to be allocated a mini­ Injured/sick person King and Spring Street. mum of $200, as long as the respective groups spent the money within the Location: Residence constitution laws. Reported: Sept. 25, 2009 Injured/sick person "I think it's having a nega­ Additional funding was to be considered based on the size of the club and The Emergency Response Team Location: Residence tive impact on the writing the number of members who would benefit from the services of the club, attended and treated a male for a Reported: Sept. 27, 2009 skills of students." among other things. small laceration to his forehead. A WLU student was injured when - John Paulino Printed Sept. 27- 1984 he was stuck in the head with a 24 Second-year communica­ Indecent act case of beer that was thrown out of 35years Location: Northdale Campus a passing vehicle on Bricker Avenue. tions and film stud ies Friday pub nights introduced Reported: Sept. 25, 2009 Considered to be the first official Friday pub night at WLU, the Students' A couple was observed committing Ifyou have any information regard­ Union Ballroom was opened the evening of Sept. 2 o. The event featured the an indecent act at the Northdale ing these or any other incidents please band Pearcy and the Teardrops. Campus. cal/519-BBs-3333 or Crime Stoppers at The Cord reported both high attendance and beer sales and welcomed the 1-Boo-222-TIPS. The Bag 0 ' Crime is initiative in the hopes it would make Thursday nights at the Ballroom less Property damage submitted by WLU Special Constable crowded. Location: Macdonald House Service. Printed Sept. 26, 1974 Reported: Sept. 25, 2009

"I find myself .. . using words that don't make This week in quotes sense .. ..l'm like 'What did I just say?'" - Michelle Psutk The torch is basically -'-' S econd~y ea r musi c ''the flaming symbol of injustice:'

-AW@L member Adam Lewis explaining why the group has released a statement -Hawk's quarterback Evan Pawliuk on resisting the Olympic torch celebration his first touchdown pass in his first career "I use slang on MSN but that will take place in Kitchener. start against the McMaster Marauders on I don't have a problem Saturday. sounding professional on my projects." -Victor Tin First-year bu siness "And ... it's also free:' "We don't rebuild, we re-load:' - WLUSU general manager Mike McMahon explaining one ofthe reasons why the students' -Manager offootball operations and head coach Gary Jeffries on his team's ability to be a union is hiring a high school intern to help in the finance department. contender year in year out.

"All of us have been. touched in. on.e way OI an.othe1:, have been. "l was bmed because my '&'-1:\friend had )ust \eft town. fm the emotionally wounded at one time or another, and have loved ones weekend:' that have suffe1:ed:' - La.u.rier student Evo.n Sho.rp ex-plaining why he wo.s in the Q_u.o.d. Wednesday night. Sho.rpe -Stephen Woodworth, Kitchener Centre MP. addressing mental health issues at the Minds in was told by campus security to refrain .from using his powerstilts in the new amphitheatre. Motionfondraising walk that took place this past weekend. "We're punking them ... it's an amazing gag:' "Apparently long names were a requirement for hiring:' -Gordon Hatt, the executive director of CAFKA, speaking about the contemporary art that is myself using "u" in - WLUSU \)resident La.u.ro. Sherida.n introducing l~o.s Bo.lo.slumtho.n o.nd. Dimitiri currently ond\svlo.y thTo119ltou.t the city ofl

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L L 1 out;' said executive vice-presid~nt These types of fees were made il­ and have continued to express con­ ANDREA MILLET ofBrantford operations Melissa legal in Ontario in the late 1980s. fusion over where it came from, why LEAD REPORTER Burke. In order to legally charge this fee they are being charged it and what it The fee itself isn't being iTeach is a program that was de­ it would have to be put to a referen­ is for. This fall Laurier Brantford stu- veloped to enhance the technology dum and voted on by students. Laurier and Nipissing have been dents in the concurrent education charged through LORIS side oflearning in the education "If the students want this fee working together to clear up the program who take classes through classes at Nipissing. we will find a way to make it legal, misunderstanding. Nipissing University were issued a because it's an illegal It integrates Apple computers and but if students don't want this fee "It's not so much that there's an $250 illegal charge for a mysterious software in the classrooms. than it shouldn't be existing;• said issue with the program or the qual­ iTeach program. 1ee.r. " The implementation of this pro­ Sheridan. _ ity of the program ... but the steps The issue was brought to the at­ gram caused a new fee to be charged A referendum will allow students that were taken to bring this fee for­ tention of the Wilfrid Laurier Uni­ to the students who would be mak­ to decide if the $250 fee is worth ward were not in line with the finan­ versity Students' Union at the be­ ing use of it. what they get from iTeach, or if they cial manual that the Ontario gov­ ginning of September. "The fee itself isn't being charged would rather forego the program ernment tells us we need to follow;• WLUSU has since contacted -Laura Sheridiin, WLUSU president through [Laurier's Online Registra­ and not pay the money. explains Sheridan. Nipissing administration to start tion Information System] LORIS be­ "As soon as we clarifY exactly "It seems like it was just an hon­ taking the appropriate steps to in­ cause it's an illegal fee;' said WLUSU what it is and what good it will do est mistake that Nipissing adminis­ crease awareness about iTeach and president Laura Sheridan. for [students], they'll be more ac­ tration and faculty made:' alleviate the confusion students are "The way students paid this fee cepting to it;' said Burke. At the present time, it is unsure experiencing. was to drop off a cheque or bring in "[Legalizing the fee] seems to be what will be done regarding the stu­ "We've kind of been working at (their] money:' the course of action currently:• dents who have already paid the the lines of communication we've It was advertised as a tuition-re­ Students began inquiring about iTechfee. been using to hand this information lated compulsory ancillary fee. the fee shortly before classes began Laurier offers University eco-friendly food Library containers Students who have paid the $5 to ANDREA MILLET opt into the program will have either LEAD REPORTER a card or a container at all times. The system works like the grocery Over the summer months Wilfrid store initiative of using reusable Laurier University worked on the bags instead of paying $0.05 for a Central Academic Advis!ng development of an eco take-out plastic bag. container project that students can In this way, students will be sav­ utilize when purchasing food from ing money in the long run, as they any vendor on campus. will not have to pay for the dispos­ "It's a way for students to save able take-out containers each time some money while helping the en­ they eat on campus. vironment and contributing to a "We didn't want to make it diffi­ greener Laurier community;' said cult for students; we wanted it to be Wilfrid Laurier University Students' able to be completely built into their Union president Laura Sheridan. habits and routine;' said Sheridan. Students pay a $5 fee for their first There are containers available in eco container, which they can then different sizes for different entrees return to either the Terrace or dining such as soup, pasta and sandwiches. hall where it is sterilized and reused. Students can use their card to get When the container is handed whichever type of container they back in, students are given a plastic need for a particular meal. card that allows them to reclaim an­ "It's a really unique initiative, it's other container the next time they the first of its kind at a lot of the uni­ buy a meal, without having to pay versities that are close to us;' said Sheridan.

ELLI GARLIN STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The absence of bike racks on campus leaves those who ride to school little options as to where to leave their bicycles. The laurier community can expect to see bike racks sometime in late fall. Construction almost complete

Dettweiler, noting that the "old as­ LAUREN MILLET phalt walkway" is being replaced by NE WS EDITOR a new sidewalk. This part of the construction is set They are taking longer The summer campus renewal con­ to begin next week, after Homecom­ " struction project is finally nearing ing weekend. to get here than I had completion; however, there are still It should be complete by the end a few elements that need to be fin­ of October. hoped, and I'm not sure ished. The flowerbeds and other general According to Mark Dettweiler, landscaping tasks are expected to be when exactly they will manager of facilities and planning finished mid-October. for physical plant and planning, the Site furnishings, including bench­ be delivered:' main area where work still needs es and ashtrays, have not yet been to be done is around Mid Campus installed in the reconstructed areas, Drive. as well as new bike racks. There is some landscaping that "We're getting bike rings, and they - Mark Dettweiler, manager offocilities needs to be completed, including are taking longer to get here than I and planning speaking as to why bike detailing the flower beds and plant had hoped, and I'm not sure when racks have yet to be installed on campus lots. exactly they will be delivered;' said Workers still need to remove the Dettweiler, adding that the delivery stairs near the Seminary, which they time for the racks was longer than will be doingin the coming weeks. expected. "We have also added some more Overall the construction has YUSUF KIDWAI PHOTOGRAPHY.MANAGER sidewalk between the Seminary stayed on budget, despite the minor These environmentally friendly containers can be purchased for building and Albert Street;' said setbacks. only $5 and reused instead of being thrown out. 4 • NEWS The Cord • Wednesday, September 30. 2009 Student asked not Laurier's future plans to "stilt" on campus made public Security cites concerns over damages from cover sort of activity; however, the consta­ LAUREN MILLET ble didn't have specific details other "As the experts, it's our duty to en­ NEWS EDITOR than that the special constables had sure that we're communicating been instructed to stop any activity these opinions so that the students Last Wednesday evening around 8 that might damage the area. that come after us are able to benefit p.m. Wilfrid Laurier University stu­ "It was frustrating. She admitted from the knowledge that we have dent Evan Sharp was powerbock­ that there wasn't any [official rule being current Laurier students;' she ing in the new quad area on campus saying this activity was prohibited];' added. when he was told to immediately said Sharp. Sheridan also points out how the stop by a member of Laurier Special "Her main concern was protect­ ideas of current students will not Constable Services. 'ing the area, and she said if I wanted only benefit the plans being made Powerbocking involves using to learn more about the rules or file for future students, it will also prove spring loaded stilts that enhance a a complaint I could talk to the presi­ advantageous for future association person's ability to run fast and jump · dent's office:' with the university as alumni. high. "The stilts were leaving black If Laurier looks and functions ef­ ''I'm always looking for new plac­ marks;' said Rod Curran, director of ficiently and successfully, there will es to go and play around, especially special constable services at Laurier. be positive connotations attached to with variable heights in concrete;' "We have had problems with our degrees, she explains. said Sharp. skate boarders and trick bike riders While there does not seem to "The new quad was a neat looking already ... It's a beautiful area and have been much opportunity for playground:' we don't want it damaged:' student input thus far in the master A special constable approached Curran noted that such activities plan, students now have the oppor­ Sharp; he claims that she was quite have caused $2o,ooo worth of dam­ tunity to look at what the consultant incredulous with his questions age to the fresh concrete at the Uni­ group has put together and decide if when he asked why he had to stop. versity of Waterloo campus. they agree with the plan, or if chang­ "I just wanted to know my rights;' "We're trying to prevent that from es should be made. said Sharp. happening here;' he said. "What is being put forward (on Sharp was issued a warning and Curran added that if Sharp hurt Wednesday], and I believe the next was told that if he was caught pow­ himself on campus, the university little while, is a draft;' said Blouw. erbocking on campus again, he would be liable and they didn't want "In other words it is the document would be charged with trespassing that to happen. around which we're intending to and arrested. Sharp stated that he was wearing NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER have discussion, so hearing the stu­ Sharp inquired as to why there a helmet throughout all of his tricks. Evan Sharp, shown above, uses his power stilts to do things the dents voices around what is being was no signage up to prevent this human body is incapable of, such as running fast and jumping high. proposed is critically important:'

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Grant Fund re-evaluation and the students. communications with the Brantford initiatives and events. LAUREN MILLET budget misallocation came up. WLUSU vice-president of univer­ campus. "My platform is very much about NEWS EDITOR These issues sparked heated dis­ sity affairs Kory Preston, chairs the The motion to permanent­ trying to develop a collaborative cussion and questioning, especially committee that decides whether to ly withdraw the project passed atmosphere and a culture of stu­ The Wilfrid Laurier University Stu­ from directors Michael Onabolu, approve the proposals submitted by unanimously. dent leadership on campus;' said dents' Union board of directors had Chris Oberle, Jordan Hyde and Jack­ students. Sheridan. their first meeting of the school year ieDobson. The idea for a congress developed this past Friday and many topics when Sheridan and student pub­ were brought to the table. Sustainability office update lications' president Bryn Ossing­ The meeting was called to order Budget misallocation The newly developed sustainability ton hosted a symposium last April, at 2:31p.m., and it lasted approxi­ Market research In completing their budget for the office at Laurier is currently in the gathering approximately 70 student mately 90 minutes. The market research project is mov­ 2009-10 operating year, WLUSU process of hiring its co-ordinator leaders to discuss their different in­ The first announcement was the ing forward and is now receiving left out a component of annual ex­ and will soon be ready to open its volvements in campus groups. creation of two new positions - one student input through very small penses. The campus clubs and fa­ doors for operation. "Students really enjoyed meet­ in marketing and one in logistics focus groups which met last week cility base expense, which equals WLUSU is working with the uni­ ing one another to discuss critically - to work with the chief returning to discuss issues that students approximately $300,000, was not versity to finalize an agreement the ways that they can get involved officer (CRO), the person who over­ might want answered in the market included in the budget because of an about the terms of the office; specif­ with one another's initiatives;' said sees WLUSU's February elections. research. oversight. ically where the fees paid to the uni­ Sheridan. The meeting continued with an A survey will be compiled based While board members expressed versity will go and how students will The congress will be composed of update on wlusu.com. on the results of the focus groups serious concern over this issue, remain involved. one leader from every student group The website, which began its re­ and will be released to students as which prompted much discussion, "The office itself will be a uni­ on campus; they will meet roughly structuring last year, is currently in early as Friday. A longer, more com­ administration assured everyone versity office that will be working four times a year to update each its final phase of construction. plex survey will be compiled after­ that the matter was being taken very within physical resources, but it's other on different events, campaigns Currently, vice-president of pub­ wards and distributed to students seriously and it would not have a going to be funded by students;' said and projects that their groups are lic affairs Joel Robinson and mar­ later in the year. major impact on students. Sheridan. taking part in. keting and communications man­ More will be known after the next "So we want to make sure that Sheridan is currently the chair of ager Phil Champagne are working to board meeting regarding where there's something in writing in this the congress and will keep the defi­ update information on the website's adjustments to the budget will be agreement about how students will nition of its structure fairly open, al­ front page and aim to have every­ Changestothegrantfixnd made. remain involved:' lowing all who are involved to share thing functioning properly as soon The grant fund will now be more ac­ While the office itself is ready their ideas and creativity and devel­ as possible. cessible to all Laurier students, as to start running, the timeline for op the congress's function in Lau­ Campus clubs are still not able to it was previously given primarily to its opening now depends on how rier' s future. link their websites to wlusu.com. students going abroad for volunteer Videoconferencing officially many applications are received and Brantford representatives will In an update on the Information missions. scrapped how fast the hiring process can be also be attending the first meeting Communication Technology (ICT) The grant fund is available for any The meeting concluded with the completed. on Oct. 8 to oversee proceedings review, WLUSU President Laura student to apply for through uni­ board formally withdrawing the -Andrea Millet and determine how a congress could Sheridan announced that she is the versity affairs, and a committee can videoconferencing project, which function at Laurier Brantford. student representative for the report allocate money if the student is pro­ h~d been pending on further details -Andrea Millet and asked that all complaints from posing to enhance the general cul­ from management. The project was students be sent to her so that she ture on campus. conditionally approved at the June New WLU student congress can bring them to the committee. One of the main reasons for the operating budget meeting. This year, Sheridan developed a The board of directors remained re-evaluation is that many students Videoconferencing capabilities student congress that aims to pro­ Next board meeting: Oct. 9 at 2.30 p.m. fairly quiet and reserved until the is­ haven't even heard of the fund; were supposed to be installed in the vide students with an outlet to sues of the Nipissing iTeach fee, the there is up to $15,000 to be given to WLUSU boardroom to allow easier get together and talk about their

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On Monday, a representative from the Bank of Canada visited Wilfrid Laurier University to speak about its employment opportunities. Masters of business and admin­ istration (MBA), masters of arts (MA) and undergraduate economics students were among ilie 30 that at­ NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER tended the information session. David Reinhardt, president of Pi Kappa Alpha, stands at their fund raising booth in the Hall of Fame. MBA student Wei Hong attended the session, as she is considering applying to the Bank of Canada after her schooling is complete. "I still want to develop my career Pikes pull truck for charity with a big company. I want to be challenged by the Bank of Canada;• "We're also turning to the student and giving to charity. said Hong. TARYN ORWEN-PARRISH body for charitable donations:' Trimble explains that fundrais­ The information session was lead STAFF WR ITER The Pike's began fundraising for ing and community involvement are by Bill Laur, a senior analyst at the SEAN POLLOCK their philanthropy, Big Brothers important parts of being a Pike. Bank of Canada. Laur delivered a Bank of Canada analyst Bill Laur. On the morning of Oct. 3, Wilfrid of Canada, since they were locally Pikes try to base their actions presentation detailing the bank's Laurier University's Homecoming, founded in 1996. upon the four pillars of the fraterni­ mandate, its different departments members of the campus fraternity Although the fire truck pull has ty: Scholars, Leaders, Athletes and and responsibilities and its employ­ things that matters. Pi Kappa Alpha will pull either a fire been a Pike tradition, it has not oc­ Gentlemen (S.L.A.G). ee benefits. "What I look for is the way that truck or city bus (the exact object is curred for the past three years, as "We are trying to be the best gen­ In the last five years, ilie Bank of you answer the question. [It's more to be determined based on availabil­ fundraising events were not held tlemen that we can be ... we think Canada has hired over 100 recent important) if you can form a logical ity) as part of their annual fundrais­ locally. it's admirable to give back to the graduates from economics and fi­ argument that you can apply to fi­ ing event for Big Brothers and Sis­ Trimble believes that making this community in any way, so we try to nance programs across Canada. nancial principles:' ters ofKitchener-Waterloo. year's fundraising event local will do our best:' · "Each year we hire about 30 grad­ The presentation ended with The 30 members of the frater­ generate more awareness for their Members of Pike House host two uates," explained Laur. Laur' s reiteration of the Bank of nity, who did not formally train for cause and encourage community to three fundraising events each "It's not a lot each year. It certain­ Canada's contribution to the eco­ the feat, plan to pull the truck or bus involvement. year but also undertake a number of ly is a competitive market, but there nomic security of Canadians. along Albert Street from Bridgeport "[It's) more advantageous be­ smaller community-based initia­ is always opportunity:' Having worked with the bank Street to University Avenue. cause we can involve local busi­ tives, such as blood donations and After distributing testimonials for eight years, Laur expressed the The members of Pi Kappa Alpha, nesses and [generate) more support snow removal, to uphold the prin­ and application information, Laur most important reason why he likes known as the Pikes, have raised up­ if people can see what is being done. ciples ofS.L.A.G. shared insight on how to success­ working at the Bank of Canada. ·- wards of $4,000 in previous years. Seeing something happen in your "Every hour counts toward any­ fully prepare for a job interview. "It's a place where you can feel "Our goal is $3,000 and nothing own backyard will affect you more thing that we do;' said Trimble. Laur, who is a graduate of Lauri­ you're actually impacting the lives of short of. With 30 guys in the frater­ in than in somebody else's:' The week prior to Laurier's er's co-op program, cited the impor­ Canadians;' said Laur. nity, with each raising about $100, at Trimble further states that pull­ Homecoming, the Pikes have a tance of qualifications and job expe­ "It's challenging and meaningful least $3,000 is our goal;' said Nigel ing a fire truck or bus as part of this booth set up on campus in the Hall rience whlin trying to secure a job. because you are part of the everyday Trimble, vice-president of external year's fundraising event will revive of Fame. He stressed that having all the life of Canadians:' affairs for Pi Kappa Alpha. the old tradition while having fun answers in interviews is not the only 6 • The Cord • Wednesday. September 30. 2009 LOCAL Local Editor Linda Givetash • [email protected] Attack on Supporting Albert St. • 0 ANDREA MILLET womeninKW LEAD REPORTER

This week the Waterloo commu­ to make it known that they expect nity was rattled when two women ANDREA MILLET equal rights but also as a way to fell victim to attacks during daylight LEAD REPORTER raise awareness about the amount hours. of violence still projected at women The first attack took place at 4 For the past 26 years the Waterloo and the dangers they face when out p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 22 and the Region has taken part in the annual in the community. second followed on Wednesday Take Back the Night march, which "Knowing what it feels like to feel Sept. 23 sometime between 6:30 raises awareness about violence to­ nervous about going out in the street and TOO a.m. wards women. by yourself, coming back from the Police are currently investigating This year the walk took place on bar or whatever, it's never a good the possibility that the perpetrator Thursday Sept. 24 when women feeling ... so hopefully [the walk] in each case, the first a robbery and gathered from across the area to will make a difference;' said partici- the second a sexual assault, could be walk from Brewmeister Green in pant Andrea Bolen. · the same man. Waterloo to the Victoria Park Pa­ Last year there was an average of "The purpose of the investigation vilion in Kitchener, to take a stand 15 cases of domestic violence called at this time is to learn who this indi­ against this violence. in to the police every day in the Wa­ vidual is;' said Olaf Heinzel, public The women marched the streets terloo region and there were 505 affairs coordinator for the Waterloo and spread their message with slo­ cases of sexual assault reported. Regional Police Service. gans such as, "Yes means yes, and It is understood that only about "We've put together a compos­ no means no" as well as chants like, 10 per cent of sexual assaults are ite sketch with the information that "They say stay home, we say fight reported, meaning that over s,ooo we have at this point in hope that back:' women in our region faced this in­ someone will recognize him:' "There are so many ways that vio­ justice last year alone. The woman involved in the first lence impacts women on a daily ba­ "I think it's a really amazing op­ attack had her iPod stolen andre­ sis and so this march is saying that portunity to see women's solidarity ceived minor injuries, while the sec­ we have a basic human right to be and women's power and strength in ond victim was treated in hospital here and to be safe in our own com­ numbers;' said Casselman. for injuries sustained in the assault. munity;' said Sara Casselman of the "So much positive change has Sexual Assault Support Center of happened for women over the last Waterloo Region. so years ... and we're moving for­ The origin of the walk can be ward but we need to continue to traced back to England in the 1970s fighfariu speak up against violence:' when a high number of assaults This event is a place for women's against women and children caused voices to be heard, both about per­ officials to impose a curfew. sonal experiences with violence Women were enraged that they and assault and also about gather­ required a male escort in order to ing together to fight back against the be allowed on the streets at night, violence. so Take Back the Night began as "It's empowering;' described a way to regain their rights and Trish Beardsley about participating COURTESY OF WRPS independence. in the march. MYLES WILSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Police composite of the suspect. Today women gather not only Women walked through KW sharing messages of non-violence. Clinic for injured musiCians expands The Guidonian Therapy Clinic in Uptown Waterloo has expanded to accommodate the growing clientel of music students and professionals who suffer injuries as a result of extensive practicing

process faster and less stressful. cause, and not merely patching the HEATHER GIES Weiler started the business out of physical problem. STAFF WRITER her home, to which the new part of "We do a physical assessment the clinic is still attached. The pri­ without their instruments;' explains The Guidonian Therapy Clinic in mary reason she cites as the moti­ Weiler, "Then we often ask them to Uptown Waterloo held an open vation for physical expansion of the take their instruments:' This process house on Friday, welcoming their Uptown establishment is that she allows therapists to identifY the un­ clients and the community to re­ simply outgrew this initial space. derlying stressors. launch the newly expanded clinic. The practice has been gradu- According to Weiler, "A lot of Guidonian offers highly focused ally growing since she founded it in [students] practice or play upwards therapy, treating injuries that musi­ 1999, with the addition of new staff of eight hours a day :• Repetitive ac­ cians suffer as a result of the strain and different forms of treatment. tions in playing an instrument cre­ of playing their instruments. "It had always been my goal, my ate significant tension, as it involves All of the staff members are mu­ big dream, to have a multi disci­ greater physical and emotional in­ sic ally trained, ensuring that they plinary clinic;' said Weiler. tensity than a lot of other careers. are able to fully relate to their pa­ The clinic currently offers some Guidonian treats a balance of tients' experiences. nutritional counselling, though both music students and profes­ As Laurier graduate and founder Sara-Lynn Weiler expressed her sionals, including Laurier faculty ofGuidonian Sara-Lynn Weiler ex­ ambition to eventually have a na­ and members of the symphony. plains, there is no other clinic with turopath on staff as well. "We think However, outside of those in in­ such focus in the area. that could be a really beneficial as­ stitutionalized musical careers like The collaboration of a team of pect;' she said. the orchestra and education, Guido­ therapists in addressing clients Personal experience was a rna­ nian does not have a lot of profes­ sets it apart from other treatment jor source of inspiration for Weiler sional musicians as patients. facilities. in founding the clinic. "I lost all my Weiler commented that this When seeing a patient, Weiler, a feeling in my hands;' said Weiler, re­ could be attributed to the potential massage therapist and pilates in­ flecting on her time at Laurier as a lack of health care benefits of many structor, and her colleagues, chi­ piano major. musicians. ropractor Dr. Jay Weiler, and mas­ "At my worst moment, I couldn't Weiler also conducts workshops sage therapist Karin Schasny, work open a door or even lift a fork for related to her practice. "I talk about together on the case. There is also a myself.' recognizing patterns ... addressing second pilates instructor and yoga During Weiler's healing process, things before they happen, not after teacher on staff. it was difficult for her to find a prac­ the fact:' Conferring on patients' problems, titioner who truly understood her Her long-term goal is to imple­ according to Weiler, not only allows situation. Four and a half years of ment a course for music students at staff to use individual experiences to therapy motivated her to provide Laurier on the topic of prevention of help shed light on the situation but treatment specifically for musicians. music-vrelated injuries. also ensures that the practitioners As musicians themselves, Guido­ "That for me;' stated Weiler; "is a NATASHA DILKIE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER are all familiar with patients' back­ nian staff members are committed really important thing - the educa­ From left: Sara-Lynn Weiler, Karin Schasny and Dr. Jay Weiler. grounds, which makes the healing to finding and addressing the root tion of it:' - -

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Expressions of Social Justice upcoming events:

Oct.1 Oct.2 Benefit concert at Starlight Screening ofV-Day: Until the featuring Knock Knock Violence Stops and open mic night Ginger and Trap Tiger at Exhibit Cafe in Kitchener Walk for ·social justice mental health through art Minds in Motion The Expressions of Social Justice Film raised money for and Arts Festival is raising awareness those living with about family violence across KW mental disorders support Reaching Our Outdoor LINDA GIVETASH Friends (ROOF) whose building had LINDA GIVETASH LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR been destroyed by a fire. LOCAl AND NATIONAL EDITO R The decision to address domes­ The week-long Expressions of So­ tic violence this year was because Nearly 500 people participated in cial Justice Film and Arts Festival of the wide range of people who are the second annual Minds in Mo­ got underway on Sept. 25 with the affected. tion KW Walking Classic on Sept. screening of the movie Waltz with "Family violence is something 27, which aims to raise awareness Bashir. that has touched a lot of people;' about mental health. Proceeds from this year's festival said Riehl. "Why not put together mental support the Family Violence Pro­ Shedding light on social issues health support [by] bringing it out of gram (FVP) of Waterloo Region. will continue to be the core of the the shadows with a big event?" said "In general we're trying to pro­ festival's mandate. Susan Lewis, race chair for Minds in mote any social justice cause, "I think that everyone should care Motion. whether it be labour rights, peace, about social justice;• said Riehl. The event featured a five and 10 anti-war or women's rights;• km power walk around Uptown said Matthew Riehl, chair of the Family Violence Waterloo. committee. Program of Participants from any athletic "But this year we want to high­ Waterloo Region skill set could walk in the event, light family violence or violence FVP is a collaboration of agencies pushing themselves to whatever lev­ against women:' that provide services to victims of el they desired. Events have included an art sale domestic violence. "It's a great get together for all the on Sept. 26 featuring local artists, Located at 400 Queen St. South community members and it's for a as well as showings of three locally in Kitchener, FVP allows victims to very, very good cause;' said Gudrun produced documentaries at Lau­ find the support and resources they Oswald, 70, who participated in the rier's Bricker Academic building need in one establishment. five km walk. on Sept. 27. "It's a chance to have Services include counseling, All proceeds raised go towards some fun while promoting a serious safety plan development, crisis and purchasing athletic shoes for those cause;' said Riehl. medical support, providing shelter with low incomes due to mental The committee organizing the and legal services. health issues. festival consists of graduates and FVP aims to correct the cycle of "It's really difficult for them to current students from Laurier's so­ family violence by allowing victims have proper shoes, so our goal is to cial work program, as well as an art­ to make better decisions for their buy as many shoes for people who ist and a local social worker. family, despite the stress and fears are connected to the region;' ex­ In 2007, the festival's first year of their situation. plained Lewis. of operation, funds were raised to The goal this year is to purchase 200 pairs of shoes. In 2008 the group raised enough to purchase 71 pairs. NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Within three weeks, the 71 pairs The KW Walking Classic included a 5 and 10 km race. Participants KW in brief of shoes had been distributed, thus were encouraged to complete to the best of their ability. setting the goal far higher this year. f The total funds raised by Sun­ Kitchener Waterloo Little Waterloo's September bv­ day's event are still being calculated athletics and walking in particular who suffers from schizophrenia. Theatre re-opens after fire law crunch comes to end as donations to Waterloo Regional as a way to de-stress. Megan Kerr,17, walking with The Kitchener Waterloo Little The­ Last week the City of Waterloo an­ Homes for Mental Health are still Having grown from just over 300 her sister, noted the importance of atre (KWLT) ,located on Princess nounced that its strict by-law and being accepted through the Running participants last year, Lewis is an­ youth involvement in the event. Street in Uptown Waterloo, re­ property standards enforcement pe­ Room's website. ticipating even further growth next "It's good that more younger opened on Sept. 24 after burning riod has come to an end. Lewis started the initiative after year. people know about it, so it's raising down in July, 2002. According to a press release, by­ battling the stigmas of mental ill­ "We're hoping for 1,000. We're awareness for everybody:' KWLT operated without a fixed law officers responded to 293 calls ness with her family. [also] going to do a half-marathon With participants coming from as location since the fire. for service and issued 63 provincial "We were, in our family, experi­ walk:' far as , the event is succeed­ The restoration of the building offence notices during September. encing a lot of stress [when] one of Supporting loved ones was a ing at spreading awareness. marks the continuation of a Wa­ Property standards officers re­ our children was having some men­ common factor among the walk's "What we would really like is for terloo theatrical tradition that was sponded to 66lot maintenance calls tal health issues;' said Lewis. participants. Vicky Kerr, 23, attrib­ this to grow ... across Ontario and established during the 1920s and and 40 property standards calls dur­ As a certified fitness professional, uted her involvement in the event to maybe across the country;' said 1930S. ing the same period. Lewis and her husband turned to supporting her boyfriend's brother Lewis. -Compiled by Linda Givetash - Compiled by Jeremy Tremblay

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LINDA GIVETASH \ politics can be a force of change, LOCAL AN D NATIONAL EDITOR politics can be about vision andre- sponsibility," said Trudeau. Yesterday afternoon, Justin Trudeau, "Politics needs to be about com- Liberal MP for Papineau, Quebec, munity building and about services:' spoke to students on the topic of According to Trudeau, shifting political engagement at the Stu- the focus to long-term concerns dent Life Centre at the University of such as education, health, the en- Waterloo. vironment and international rela- "We have now, in the 21st centu- tions will provide Canadians with ry, an opportunity to rethink a lot of the confidence they need in their the habits and assumptions that got government. us here;' said Trudeau. This shift, however, cannot hap- In viewing this period of history pen without the participation of as a time of transition, Trudeau not- citizens. ed that the role of Canadians, par- Trudeau emphasized the impor- ticularlyyouth, involves "question- tance of becoming engaged in poli- ing some of those basic assump- tics while at university by joining tions that we make without realizing campus political groups such as the [it]:· Young Liberals. He argued that analyzing the root "Once more and more young pea- problems for poor voter turn-out in ple simply make the effort to come the last few federal elections is the out and vote, politicians will start key to finding solutions that encour- responding to your major concerns ages political engagement among and that will shape the way we reach Canadians. out to youth:' "[Canadians] don't feel that they Trudeau used the example of the have the capacity to shape, alter same-sex marriage motion to ill us- [and] contribute to public discourse, trate his point. After the issue was and I think that's the big issue;· said raised by youth it was addressed by Trudeau. politicians and Bill C-38 was passed He argued that the current state in the House of Commons in 2005 of the nation's government- in legalizing same-sex marriages. which parties are fixated on short- "Nothing ever seems to change in term issues and maintaining their politics, but that's exactly why it be- place of power - has resulted in comes so important to hear people feelings of cynicism among citizens. combat politics, questioning politi- NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER "We have to convince people cians in their real role and demand- Justin Trudeau made a brief speech to students at the University of Waterloo's Student Life Centre. that politics can be a force of good, ing answers:· Trudeau encouraged students to voice their concerns about the political climate in Canada.

Program funds Chair funding Ontario prepared for university research by province H1N1 pandemic TARYN ORWEN-PARRISH but also the entire country. King emphasized the impor­ STAFF WR ITER "The federal government is to be LINDA GIVETASH tance of specific groups with com­ congratulated on maintaining this $48·5 LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITO R promised immune systems - such Last Wednesday Minister of State program ... it's definitely made a million to Ontario as the elderly, those suffering from (Science and Technology) Gary contribution to Canada's capacity to During a media phone interview chronic illness, pregnant women Goodyear announced $159 mil- perform cutting edge research:' on Sept. 24, chief medical officer of and young children - to get the vac­ lion in funding for Canada Research health for Ontario Dr. Arlene King cination as they are more suscep­ Chairs (CRC). A total of181 chair addressed public concerns regard­ tible to the virus. positions were either awarded or re­ Mark Eys ing the upcoming flu season, the "Ontario is getting enough vac­ newed at 45 Canadian universities. Eyes, who is cross appointed to the H1N1 strain and the province's pan­ cines to immunize 75 per cent of the Laurier scientists Mark Eys and kinesiology and physical education million to Quebec demicplan. population," said King. Ashley Ward were among those and psychology programs at Laurier, With the spread ofH1N1 across Currently the vaccine is offered newly appointed as tier two chairs. was appointed Canada's Group Dy­ the globe, Canada has had time to in two separate doses; however, Each scientist will receive $1oo,ooo namics and Physical Activity Chair. adapt its response plan for pandem­ as H1N1 is still being studied, that annually and will hold their posi­ His research focuses on how ics to this specific virus. number may decrease. tions for five years. There is an op­ group dynamics influence physical $22.2 "Based on the experience of coun­ "There are clinical trials ongoing porturiity for a one-term renewal. activity, with an emphasis on how to tries like Australia in the southern at this time;' said King. "Two doses Established in 2000, CRC is a translate active childhoods into ac­ million to British Columbia hemisphere, we expect that H1N1 may in fact not be needed and we'll government program that funds re­ tive adulthoods. will be the main virus circulating have more than enough vaccine for search in Canadian universities. "My interest and belief is that the this fall;' said King. everyone who needs and wants it:' The aim of the program is to at­ group is a very powerful influence King explained that by observing Following the H1N1 immuniza­ tract and retain the finest scien­ on everybody, but especially with other countries, Canada has had the tion program, the usual seasonal flu tists from around the world, helping youth, and that if their group experi­ opportunity to prepare for the up­ vaccination will become available to Canada to become a leading country ences are positive then they'll stick coming flu season, which in Ontario the general public. in research and development. with [physical activity];' said Eys. million to Alberta typically runs from October through As more is discovered about According to the CRC website, Eys, who also receives funding April. H1N1, Canadians will be informed chairs are selected based on a uni­ from the Canada Founaation for In­ "We're taking all the knowledge about the improvements made in versity's nomination of researchers novation, is optimistic abouthis po­ that has been accumulated of the vi­ the immunization and recovery who reflect its "strategic research sition as research chair and hopes to rus and applying it in real time;• said processes. plan" and whose work is exceptional utilize the role. King. "An informed public is our best and innovative. "I think the expectations are to The immunization program being defence against infectious diseases;' "The idea is to help you build on help continue what Laurier is trying million to Nova Scotia offered this year differs from previ­ said David Caplan, Ontario's minis­ existing strength;' said Paul Maxim, to do, which is to become a more of ous years in order to accommodate ter of health and long-term care. associate vice-president of research a research institution;' he said. the H1N1 strain. at Laurier. "We have to identifY the "We will be offering two flu im­ area of strength for the university Ashley Ward munization programs to the resi­ High priority for and the candidates have to have an A current senior research fellow at dents of Ontario;' said King. element of excellence and promise:' the University of Sydney, Ward will Seasonal flu immunization will immunization Maxim believes that the newly be joining Laurier's biology depart­ million to Manitoba first be offered in October to those -People under 65 with chronic appointed chairs will be of great ment next summer. 65 or older and to those in long-term conditions benefit to Laurier. "Both of [the sci­ Ward, who will become Canada's care residences. This is because of -Pregnant women entists' research] have financial Chair of Animal Behaviour is help­ the susceptibility to medical compli­ -Hea lthy childre n s1x months to consequences and well as quality of ing to build an expertise in the area cations among these groups. fi ve years of age life consequences:· of fish research, and focuses his re­ Following this, H1N1 immuniza­ -People resi ding in remote and Maxim speaks very strongly of search on how pollutants interfere tion will become available in No­ isola ted communi ti es the CRC program and the potential with the communication process million to Saskatchewan vember to all Ontarians who need or -Hea lth care workers it has to benefit not only universities between fish. desire the vaccination. -Household care providers Tre Cord • Wednesday, September 30, 2009 • 9 INTERNATIONAL International Ed1tor Paula M1llar • pmillar@thecord ca Iran defies the .. world community The country's second nuclear enrichment plant violates UN regulations

weapons of mass destruction;' he MELISSA CUPOVIC warned. STAFF WRITER The Iranian government has vig­ orously denied these allegations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Iran's president claims that the Netanyahu took the podium in New country's nuclear facilities have York Thursday as he passionately been built for peaceful purpos­ addressed the United Nations Gen­ es, to provide nuclear energy, not eral Assembly. His address focused weaponry. COURTESY OF VISIT PITISBURGH primarily on Iranian President Mah­ Netanyahu's remarks come on President Barack Obama called host city Pittsburgh, "a model for turning the page to a 21st century." moud Ahmadinejad. the heels of Iran announcing to the Netanyahu condemned Ahma­ UN that it is soon to open a second dinejad's "anti-Semitic rants;' and enrichment plant. Although not yet controversial Holocaust claims. operational, construction on the In response to the Iranian Presi­ plant is said to already be complete. dent's repeated claim that the "Ho­ The BBC reports that U.S Presi­ G20 meets in U.S. locaust is a lie;' Netanyahu said, dent Barack Obama said that hiding "My wife's grandparents, her father's the installation of another nuclear two sisters and three brothers, and plant is in direct defiance of repeat­ Pittsburgh welcomes the world's largest economic powers all the aunts, uncles and cousins, ed calls for transparency over Iran's were all murdered by the Nazis. Is nuclear agenda. Recently, the city has made are­ ordinary people ... If they are actu­ that also a lie?" "Iran must comply with UN Secu­ PAULA MILLAR markable comeback. ally interested, they should read the According to the Associated Press rity Council resolutions and make INTE"RNATIONAL EDITOR A concerted effort toward new communique:' he furthered, "What of the Aus­ clear it is prepared to meet its re­ growth outside of the manufactur­ chwitz survivors whose arms still sponsibilities as a member of the Instead of rolling out the red car­ ing sector offered Pittsburgh re­ Canada at the summit bear the tattooed numbers branded community of nations;' he said. He pet, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania liter­ demption from its days as a member As a member of the Gzo, Canada on them by the Nazis? Are those tat­ threatened that Iran would be held ally shut down to host, or more ac­ of the washed up "Rust Belt:' was also present in Pittsburgh. toos a lie?" accountable if it failed to do so. curately accommodate, last week's With the location pick, President CBC reports that Prime Minister As he stood at the podium wav­ British Prime Minister Gordon Gzosummit. Obama hoped to inspire the weath­ Stephen Harper was less optimistic ing the blueprints of Auschwitz­ Brown and French President Nicolas From Sept. 24 to 25, the city wel­ ered economies of his fellow Gzo about the global state of economic Birkenau, where one million Jews Sarkozy backed Obama and insisted comed numerous global heavy­ comrades. recovery. were killed, Netanyahu said, "Those that Iran must disclose its nuclear weights, the anticipated slew of pro­ The Associated Press reported "I don't think we can say there­ plans are signed by Hitler's deputy, program in full detail or be faced testors, and thousands of additional Obama's praising words, "Pitts­ cession is over;' he said, while Heinrich Himmler himself. Is that, with harsh new sanctions. Russia is riot police who had to be called in burgh was a perfect venue for this stressing the importance of ongoing too, a lie?" also said to be concerned-with Iran's forbackup. • work. economic reform, stimulus pack­ CNN reports, that in his address, nuclear developments. American President Barack "This community has known its ages, and strict regulations for the the Israeli Prime Minister said that According to Brown, the U.S., Obama chaired this summit, which share of hard times. It picked itself financial industry. the comments made by Ahmadine­ France and U.K. are "at one" on this featured leaders from across the up and dusted itself off. It serves jad were disgraceful, and a "mockery particular issue. "Iran must a ban­ globe sitting down for the first time as a model for turning the page to a Sweeping promises of the charter of the United Nations:' don any military ambitions for its since the London Gzo Summit this 21st century:' According to Gzo press releases, Netanyahu applauded those who did nuclear program;' he said. past April. "The Gzo leaders reached a historic not attend or those who left in pro­ Mr. Sarkozy added that, "Every­ The London Summit was a par­ Hot topics agreement to put the Gzo at the cen­ test when Iran's president addressed thing must be put on the table:' ticularly ominous occasion, as the The Gzo countries comprise 85 per tre of their efforts to work together the assembly. To those who listened Once informed of the new Ira­ world markets appeared to be on the cent of the world's economy. to build a durable recovery while to Ahmadinejad, Netanyahu asked, nian plant by President Obama, verge of the next Great Depression. Recovery from the global financial avoiding the financial fragilities that "Have you no shame? Have you no Russian President Dmitry Medve­ BBC went so far as to say that in and economic crisis, not surprising­ led to the crisis:' decency?" dev concluded that the plant was London the Gzo leaders had a "gun ly, was the number one issue at the In addition to outlining tough fi­ The Iranian regime, he said, "Is not in compliance with UN Secu­ to their heads;' so to speak, to come Pittsburgh Summit. nancial regulations to combat the fueled by an extreme fundamental­ rity Council resolutions. Medvedev up with a timely solution in the face World leaders vowed to reverse possibility of future economic melt­ ism that burst onto the world scene agreed that Iran must comply fully of a looming global crisis. high levels of unemployment glob­ downs, the group vowed to continue three decades ago after lying dor­ with regulations outlined by the In­ However, this time it was a much ally and "put quality jobs at the heart the "fight against protectionism;' mant for centuries:' ternational Atomic Energy Agency different scenario. of the recovery:· to "reform the global architecture;' "In the past 30 years, this fanati­ (IAEA). Today, many of the Gzo mem­ Discussions of scaling back bank­ and made a collective commitment cism has swept across the globe Iran, however, denies that the ber countries are emerging from the ers' bonuses and combating climate to "move toward greener, more sus­ with a murderous violence that newest plant was a secret. Akbar depths of the global recession. change were also given high priority. tainable growth:' knows no bounds and with a cold­ Saleri, head of the country's nuclear As this latest summit took place In addition, renewed fears of Ira­ blooded impartiality in the choice of agency, told the American Free Press in the aftermath of the crisis, top­ nian nuclear capabilities, which its victims;' he claimed. that the "installation is not a secret ics of discussion and debate varied were highly publicized at the an­ one, which is wby we announced its greatly from the group's pre-crisis nual United Nations summit earlier G20 Nuclear threat existence to the IAEA:' meeting. that week, found their way into Gzo The Group of Twenty, as it is Netanyahu urged the United Na­ According to Iranian officials, the Discussions focused on questions talks. formally known, is an assem­ tions to prevent Iran from obtaining IAEA is to be notified of a new facil­ of a reorganization of global powers, President Obama, French Presi­ bly comprised of the 20 largest nuclear weapons, stating that this ity only 180 days before any nuclear high unemployment levels in recov­ dent Nicolas Sarkozy and British economies on earth. The group issue is the biggest challenge facing material is placed in it. ering economies, and how to pre­ Prime Minister Gordon Brown all was formed in 1999 in the after­ the international body today. As the current facility is not yet vent a future financial meltdown. took the opportunity to speak pub­ math of the Asian financial crisis. "The greatest threat facing the operational, the Iranian government At the end of the two-day sum­ licly on reports surfacing of a second world today is the marriage be­ believes that it has not committed mit, the Associated Press reported covert uranium enrichment plant tween religious fanaticism and the any wrongdoings. that Obama praised the Gzo leaders existing within Iranian territory. Future summits for their vigilance, their policy, and According to a White House press Huntsville, Canada in June 2010 their forward thinking. release, Brown said, ''America, the Korea in November 2010 "We brought the global economy United Kingdom, and France are at (Thereafter the G20 will meet an­ back from the brink. We laid the one. Iran's nuclear program is the nually) groundwork today for long term most urgent proliferation challenge France in 2011 prosperity," Obama was quoted as that the world faces today:· 'saying. The protestors Past summits Why Pittsburgh? Protests and riot police have become London, United Kingdom in April Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania may seem synonymous with Gzo summits. 2009 an unusual choice for a meeting Anti -globalization protestors Washrngton, D.C.. United States place of such great global power­ have clashed with authorities since in 2008 houses. However, given the cur­ the first 1999 summit in Berlin. Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2008 rent economic situation, this locale According to the Associated Cape Town. South Africa in 2007 makes perfect sense. Press, Obama dismissed claims that Melbourne. Australia in 2006 Pittsburgh was once known as the protestors had any serious im­ Beijing, China in 2005 "Steel City:· pact on the summit. Berlin, Germany in 2004 In the 1950s and 1960s the city Obama was quoted in the BBC Morelia, Mexico in 2003 was known for its profitable in­ saying, "Ironically, if [the pro­ New Delhi, India in 2002 dustry, but, with the collapse of the testors had paid attention, they , Canada in 2001 North American manufacturing would have heard a strong recog­ . Canada in 2000 sector in the 1970s, Pittsburgh suf­ nition that it is important to make Berlin, Germany in 1999 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO fered immensely. sure that the market is working for The International Atomic Energy Agency has met to discuss Iran. - - - -- ______....,

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On May 24, 2007, Honduran President Manuel Zelaya ordered 10 two-hour mandatory government broadcasts on all of the country's television and radio stations. The aim of these was "to counteract the misinformation of the news media:'

LAURIER CAMPUS MASTER PLAN Honduras in crisis Wilfrid Laurier University OPEN HOUSES To make matters worse, media­ PRAVEEN ALWIS tion efforts are deadlocked. As both CORD INTE RNATIONAL sides appear unwilling to compro­ mise, the possibility of a peaceful Wednesday, September 30th & Today, the gates of the Brazilian em­ resolution appears grim. 5 Thursday, October l t, 2009 bassy in Tegucigalpa provide the The country's exiled leader Ze­ ousted Honduran President Manuel laya, who maintains that his rein­ RE Zelaya with refuge. Meanwhile, the statement as president is "non-ne­ AR " ... master planning is a glimpse into the future, a notion as to how Honduran capital's streets churn gotiable;' continues to be a source of the campus will evolve in the future as we replace old and as we grow with new." with unrest. Such blatant instability grave problems. proves the Honduran political crisis Exiled to Costa Rica after a mili­ Dr. Max 8/ouw, President and Vice-Chancellor, Wilfrid Laurier University is far from over. tary coup in June, Zelaya man­ The Cord - September 7, 2009 Upon Zelaya's return to the capital aged to covertly re-enter his native city on Sept. 22, his supporters were homeland last week. Laurier is in the process of creating a Campus Master Plan for the Waterloo and met by anti -riot police forces wield­ As an uninvited guest in Hon­ ing tear gas and water cannons. duras, the Brazilian embassy in the Brantford campuses and has retained planning consultants IBI Group to assist in tio the completion of the plan. Members of the IBI Master Plan Team will be on site After the confrontation, accord­ Honduran capital accepted Zelaya's ing to the Australian Broadcasting request for asylum. To date, Brazil­ Sa on the above dates at both the Waterloo and Brantford campuses to obtain input Corporation, at least two civilians ian authorities refuse to concede to atr on the draft plan from students, faculty, staff and the general public. lay dead. the de facto regime and hand over pe The BBC reports that as a result of Zelaya. Ta Team Members will be present to answer questions from 11:00am to growing tensions, the interim gov­ Brazil's involvement mirrors of 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm only. Display boards representing the vision ernment led by Roberto Michiletti the sentiment shared by much of for Laurier's future development will be in place throughout both days, and implemented a curfew and a ban the world community, which has Feedback Forms will be provided at the event for completion and submission by on public gath_erings - which was condemned the actions of the in­ lifted later in the week after public terim government as an attack on drop box. backlash. democracy. According to Bloomberg, the As a result of Brazilian inaction, Locations: combination of the curfew and on­ the Micheletti regime is maintain­ Waterloo Campus - Fred Nichols Campus Centre Concourse (Lower Level) going political unrest has severely ing a military presence outside the Brantford Campus - Carnegie Building, Main Lobby crippled the Honduran economy. Brazilian embassy. To date, the au­ The vice-president of the Hondu­ thorities have even gone so far as Your Voice Is Important!!! ran chapter of the Business Council to temporarily cut power and water of Latin America, Jesus Canahuati, to the building-all in an effort to claims that the economy is losing smoke the former leader out. Please drop by to review the displays and share your perspective. Alternatively, US$ 50 million daily. This is in ad­ The leftist Zelaya has long been you may email your comments to Gary Nower, Vice-President, Physical Resources dition to the nearly $200 million the compared by detractors to fellow at [email protected] or Paul Puopolo, General Manager - Kitchener, IBI Group at country has already lost in foreign populist leader, and personal ally, paul.puopolo@i bigroup.com. For further information, please go.to-www.wlu.ca / pr. investment. Hugo Chavez. Regardless, Honduras' working With negotiations at a standstill, poor remain the most affected by and tensions rising amongst an the crisis. ideologically lmd economically di­ In a nation where 6o per cent of vided population, the de facto gov­ the population lives below the pov­ ernment is left to consider its op­ thecord.ca erty line, the situation has grown in­ tions carefully as the threat of full­ creasingly dire. fledged national breakdown looms.

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te 2009 The Cord • Wednesday. September 30. 2009 ·11 ARTS Arts Editor Rebecca Vaslu1anu ·~rv~as;-.:l~u;;;;ia::,:n::;:u~@~t~he:;;c:;;o~r~d:;,;.c~a~======Understanding a conflict Through the arts, the play An Attempt to Understand gives C! voice to the complex struggle of Palestinians created - accompanied by a sombre REBECCA VASLUIANU song, which Halaby sang in Arabic. R Clearly unhappy with the way the interpretation went, Halaby moved ne of the first plays onto his next tactic - a reversed sce­ shown at the Kitchener­ nario where he played the part of wide performing arts an Israeli border officer grilling the 0 festival Impact 2009,An audience. Attempt to Understand is a production While this resonated with the au­ that pushes the boundaries of tradi­ dience- producing an awe-inspir­ tional theatre. ing silence - Hal aby stopped, reach­ The play, which was shown on ing the conclusion that scare-tactics Sahtrday night at the Registry The­ and the sympathy-card were not the atre in Kitchener, was written and right way to go either. performed solo by 29-year-old Halaby later moved onto a darker Tarek Hal a by, an American citizen story about his experience at an air­ of Palestinian heritage. port in the United States, where an An Attempt to Understand is Hal a­ immigration officer endlessly grilled by's unorthodox way of approaching him about his heritage and family the misunderstood voice of the Pal­ history. estinian people through various art He explained that the experience forms. helped him finally find out what it Ultimately, his play is a confusing, meant to be Palestinian, which in convoluted mess of anecdotes and part prompted his interest in the en­ approaches that reaches the conclu­ tire issue. sion that art cannot make people The play came to a bold but quiet wholly comprehend the nature of close with Hal a by explaining that he the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. was going to do a dance to represent Ironically, Halaby's play does just the Palestinian identity, after which that, causing the audience to think he walked behind a frame oflights about the issue days later. and stood there silently until the At the beginning of the pro­ play's end. duction, Halabymanaged to im­ After the production, Halaby told mediately confuse the audience The Cord that he had originally per­ by wheeling several suitcases and formed a final dance the first few backpacks onstage and speaking as times the play was shown but real­ if he was merely doing an introduc­ ized it was not necessary to end the tion to his play. play that way. He began by describing the pro­ "One of the strongest things the cess he went through in trying to Palestinian people do is stay and try create the play, explaining that he to live their lives, so I thought stand­ wanted to make the play a dance ing in silence would be the most solo but could not finish it due to a powerful statement I could make;' creative struggle. Thus, all he had to he said. show for his work was the play he Halaby explained that An Attempt NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER was about to perform. to Understand is full of a mixture of Tarek Halaby, writer and performer, portrayed an Israeli border patrol officer, terrorizing the audience. But as Hal aby continued, it was made-up and true experiences. apparent that his explanation was "I think the play provides some­ "It's the idea of a community of Impact 2009 productions part of his play that he had pur­ thing you're not going to expect;' difference, not seeking to find com­ posely designed to present through said Heather Majury, executive pro­ monness. It's seeking to create a Edna's Archive Fiuk various unfinished, failed art ducer oflmpact 2009. dialogue between people versus a Through Oct. 3 Oct. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. performances. "It pushes boundaries and helps monologue;' she stated. The Registry Theatre Conrad Centre One of the first misguided at­ bring people together in a cultural Impact 2009 began on Thursday, tempts he explored was getting an exchange in a contemporary con­ Sept. 24 and runs until Saturday, The Last 15 Seconds Salt Baby audience member to flip through a text:' She continues, explaining that Oct. 3· It presents various physical Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. book with photos of Palestine pre- doing that is the precise purpose of theatre performances from across The Registry Theatre The Registry Theatre 1947- when the State oflsrael was the festival. the globe. Former dean of arts kicks it old school David Docherty's "swamp rock" cover band No Fixed Address plans to play at the grad pub in the new year describes his band mates with awhile - due to family engagements REBECCA VASLUIANU praise, stating, "I find it odd that and traveling - they plan to play at ARTS EDITOR you're interviewing the least talent­ the Grad Pub in early 2010. ed member of the band:' "A lot of us have been traveling for While the band No Fixed Address No Fixed Address' other members work," explained Docherty. probably hasn't made it onto your include two individuals connected "I don't want students to think iTunes, it's certainly one that hits to the Laurier community: direc- we have artistic differences or any­ close to home at Laurier. tor of the global governance PhD thing;' he joked. Founded in part by former dean program Gerry Boychuk on guitar, When asked if students treat him of arts, and current senior advisor harmonica and accordion and the differently when they find out he of multi-campus initiatives at Lau­ partrler of Helen Paret- manager of plays in a band, Docherty explained rier, David Docherty, No Fixed Ad­ the graduate studies program - Pat that it hasn't really had an effect so dress is comprised of five men who Paret on guitar and bass. far. quite simply, "love an excuse to get The band also includes John Bil­ "People have images of profs be­ together, have a couple of beers and ton on keyboard and Paul Kalfliech ing stuffy. Maybe it helps in that play;' Docherty told The Cord. on a variety of string instruments way;' he said. Calling the band's music "swamp including guitar. Docherty went on to recount one rock", Docherty explained that the No Fixed Address was formed af­ of his favourite memories with No group derives its influences from ter the group of friends got some in­ Fixed Address. classic rock artists like Bob Dylan strurnents together, began to play at It took place when the band and the Rolling Stones, playing a party and realized that they really played in front of the school on purely covers with an added spin. enjoyed doing it. The rock quintet Bricker Avenue during the Contract "It's songs written by guys, who has had a lengthy history at Laurier Academic Staff (CAS) strike in the if they have hair, it's gray;' laughed that began five years ago when they spring of 2008. Docherty. When asked where the played at what was then called the "There were complaints of noise;' band gets its inspiration to play, he grad house, before it was tom down he noted. said, "Maker's Mark", which he ex­ and moved to its current location as "We left, thinking it might be the plains is a brand of bourbon. the grad pub. first time in history students com­ YUSUF KIDWAI PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER Docherty, who plays guitar, bon­ Docherty explains that while the plained of teachers making too Laurier's senior advisor of multi-campus initiatives David Docherty. gos and harmonica in the band, band has not played together for much noise:' 12 • ARTS The Cord • Wednesday. September 30. 2009 Exploring literature KW is one of four Canadian hosts of The Word on the Street opportunity to meet real authors;' Alternatives Journal is UW's envi­ LAURA SEDGWICK explained Laura Reed, the children's ronment-centred magazine, which STAFF WRITER tent co-ordinator from the Kitchen­ was founded in 1971. It publishes six er Public Library. issues per year. n Sunday, The Word on This year there were seven chil­ "We publish scholarly articles in a the Street festival- ana­ dren's authors, all of whom areCa­ magazine format about different en­ tionwide celebration of nadian, doing readings at the tent. vironmental issues;' explained Nabi. 0 books and magazines - One such author, Marla Stewart This magazine, which is distrib­ came to Kitchener's Victoria Park. Konrad, read two of her stories to a uted nationwide, hopes to expand This event marked Kitchener's group of children at the booth. its readership by raising awareness eighth year hosting the event. At the end of Konrad's stories, beyond the academic community. Lined up throughout the park Reed spoke about the success of the were numerous white tents set up children's tent, exclaiming that "the SOFREE (Society of On­ for lectures, storytelling and book kids are having a great time. We're tario Freethinkers tent) displays. so happy about getting them excited "SOFREE is a humanist organiza­ Among these were the Kitchener about books:' tion, which is a life stance of athe­ Public Library tent, PostScript Com­ ists, agnostics and non-believers;' ics tent and the multicultural tent. Creation, science and said Doug Thomas, SO FREE's People of all ages came for the biblical information secretary. chance to explore cartoon fantasies, John Soish, a firefighter who's been "As humanists, we are concerned imaginary worlds, captivating dra­ a community reader at the chil­ with human rights, animal rights, mas and various religions. dren's tent for the past five years, ecology:' has branched out and set up the cre­ He explained that the purpose Exploring Scientology ation, science and biblical informa­ of the tent is to provide freethink­ Dianetics is the collection of tion tent. ing literature to anyone who's ideas and customs practiced by There were a number of books on interested. scientologists. display, including the Bible. Thomas said that SOFREE does Serge, who was unwilling to pro­ Books explaining the compatibil­ not consider themselves a reli­ vide his full name, manned the di­ ity of science and Christianity were gious group because "religions have anetics tent. He was reluctant to also available. dogma:' provide any information aside from "We have all kinds of creation sci­ "They require you to say, 'Okay encouraging people to take a free ence books;' said Soish. "They go I believe that, I accept that without stress test and read the book. through all kinds of scientific infor­ question: "The book can answer all your mation, talking about what's actual­ Thomas says that the society con­ questions;' he said. ly scientific, what's theory and what sists of free thinkers who believe There was only one book at this has been proven wrong:' that since there is no God humans tent - Diane tics: The Modern Science of Soish's feels that, "Most people are ultimately responsible for what­ Mental Health by the founder of Sci­ who believe in creation actually love ever happens to them. entology L. Ron Hubbard. science:' "As far as we know, we're evolved to be the most intelligent beings on Reading to children Alternative magazine the planet. "A big part of the festival every year Sam Nabi, a second-yearurban "Of course, that instantly sepa­ has been the children's tent where planning student at the University rates intelligence from wisdom we highlight children's authors of Waterloo, volunteered his time to when you think about some of the and illustrators and give kids the man the Alternatives Journal tent things we've done;' he stated.

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Twilight author hits again Contemporary art forum runs Until Oct. 4 If there was ever a clear-cut sign that hell is about to freeze over, Twi­ "We're punkingthem ... it's an He adds that artists usually don't light author Stephanie Meyer has ELISE COTTER amazing gag;' he told The Cord, like to prescribe meaning to their On exhibit supposedly reached a deal that will STAFF WRITER while observing artist Robert Hen­ pieces, as they're open to as many bring her other, non-vampire, ro­ geveld's half-sinking shopping carts interpretations as possible. Uprising mance novel The Host to the big The region ofKitchener-Waterloo is floating throughout Victoria Park ''As an artist [you) always have to LPDE tubing screen. currently being invaded by contem­ Lake. be prepared that the public doesn't Victoria Park Lake The story deals with alien -like porary visual art. While visiting various featured see what you see:' The exhibit consists of shopping creatures using humans as host With the biennial Contempo- locations with the bicycles used for Essentially, Hatt explains it is im­ carts strewn throughout Victoria bodies to create their own version of rary Art Forum Kitchener and Area the recently-introduced cycle tour, portant for any art piece to stimulate Park Lake, floating without direc­ society, or something like that. (CAFKA) exhibition, local and in­ Hatt talked about the unique experi­ thought. tion around the lake. Filming is scheduled to begin ternational artists are able to display ence CAFKA offers. Like any form of creativity, art mid-2010 and the film is set for re­ their pieces in both local galleries By searching for the art, you are starts with concepts. The Graffiti Research Lab lease later that year. and public spaces. taken on an adventure to find ob­ For Hatt, CAFKA "is conceptually Mixed media/performance I am pretty sure I speak for all in­ Laurier's Robert Langen Art Gal­ scurely unconventional pieces. "It's reimagining the city:' Kitchener Civic Square telligent beings when I say that we lery is participating in the festival, about the journey;' Hatt added. "The show is about where we live The lab explores the Laser Tag can wait until the film hits DVD; or <\NAGER showcasing Marla Hlady's Playing Beginning in 1996 as a two-day and how we imagine it to be ... in system, which enables users to never. 1.1e. Piano. art festival called Artworks, the fo­ visual themes:' write on a virtual building surface -Wade Thompson Described as a sound -art sculp­ rum grew into an annual event fol­ Concurrently, CAFKA is reimag­ through their eye movements. ture, Hladly reconfigured a 1928 lowing the move of City Hall to ining the city in a very real way. Ampico piano with new technol­ downtown Kitchener from a less The artistic revolution ofKitch­ (is for Confidence ogy to produce a very deconstructed central area of the city. ener-Waterloo (a region known for Mixed media/performance Worst music video of 2009? sound composition. The new location gave an op­ being a hub of science and technol­ Kitchener Civic Square Little Jimmy Brooks from the show Suzanne Luke, the curator for the portunity for artists to discover the ogy) was initiated by CAFKA and its The exhibit features a "confi­ Degrassi has left behind the world gallery, explains that it is a "very im­ spaces by the hall. partners. dence helmet". which the artist of wheelchair basketball for the rap pressive piece and perfect for our Eventually, CAFKA became its Hatt acknowledges that "CAF­ walks around the room wearing industry. Now known as "Drake", space:' own entity expanding and incorpo­ KA is here as a magnet for artists" and encouraging others to try on. the Toronto-based rapper some­ Participating in CAFKA is an ex­ rating more art forms. who now feel that it is possible how managed to snag a collabora­ citing opportunity for the Langen This year's theme is "veracity" - from them to maintain a successful Concave Head Sculpture tion with Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Gallery; Luke explains it is "really the question of truth and the search career. Digital prints Eminem on the track "Forever". important in our community to col­ for what is real in our modern digi­ The arts in Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener Civic Square While the song is a solid effort, it's laborate with different forums and talized world. are being highlighted, which Hatt The exhibit explores our eye's actually one of the most awkward institutions" to raise awareness and Each artist has responded to this feels is very important not only "to limitations in depth-perception videos in recent history. "support different visual and cultur­ theme differently, and a viewer must improve the quality oflife ... [but) by using a model of a concave None of the rappers appear to­ al programming:' consider the pieces wholly to find a to have a culture that holds people head that seems to follow you. gether in the same frame, so to bring Luke also appreciates the effort correlation. together:· some excitement to the screen there CAFKA is demonstrating in trying However, Hatt is not worried Trance Veil are random clips of basketball play­ to make art more accessible. if the public doesn't completely Mixed media ers throughout the video. Gordon Hatt, the executive direc­ understand. The art forum began on Sept.18. and runs Kitchener Civic Square In Kanye's own words- "I used to tor of CAFKA, said that the art fo­ "Art is a springboard to conversa­ until Oct. 4· Currently under occupation The artist uses thin vinyl strips to want this shit forever, y'all can have rum's mandate is to use public space tion, something to spark debate. It are spaces such as Kitchener Ciry Hall and create a mechanism that emu­ it back:' to engage the public where least brings people together ... it shouldn't the Centre Block Parking Lot. lates a waterfall. -Sarah Murphy expected. really be self-contained;' he said. 14 • Features Editor Shannon Busta • sbusta@thecord ca ~TU RES ~==~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~======~ ======~ Nine years. No degree No ro

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2000-01 resulted in 130 day ... (First) first year: Asif and in the face by worn£ the aU-girl residences I'm the turtle in this now brags about. "Do you mean my first first year or my "If you're doing y second first year?" Asif asks when I ''race" external vice-presi dive into the topic of his first year at much how you hav Laurier. "I had two first years, three years apart:' was his response to the 2005-06 look of utter confusion spread across Third year: my face. "I consider that my real first ye;:. frat boy When one takes this three-year hi- he said. Apparently Asifw atus into account, the fact that As if is "Those townhouses are horribk when he said that still here and still finishing his degree he says of LP. the face for 130 da becomes slightly (but only slightly) The residence may have been~ ed into a job well less fantastic. rible, but As if clearly enjoyed his During his thir COURTESY OF DIMITRI DIMOPOULOS "My first first year was in 2000 and I ond first year at Laurier. He didn't elected president Halloween at Caesar's in 2006. Asif (front right) as an African queen. lived in Bricker:' he recalls. "That was dulge entirely in the first year expe "We were kind o the year Bouckaert Bingo was born," ence, however. year:' Asif admits he says, a devious grin spreading "Because we were in a townhou; self and his roo Top three ridiculous Asif stories across his face. none of us got super into 0-Week Chi house. Curiosity got the best of me, which None of us got the whole WLUSU "It was kind of Breaking into his old residence after moving out resulted in Asif giving the Coles thing;' he explains. the closest to ha Asif. after his ·second first year" at Laurier. broke into his old Laurier Place Notes version of a game that was de- I have a feeling that the amount cal frat boy year. residence to watch some TV. vel oped by the young men of Bricker partying he and his roommates p;: into a drinking g "I hadn't lived there in close to a year: he explains. "And yes. I was very Residence in 2000-01. took in contributed to the lackofC yet still managed drunk. For some reason I thought that I lived there. I went to the back Essentially, this form of bingo in- entation Week interest. school:' door completely out of habit. sat down in the living room and started volved spying on women in the all- Asif's residence life area co-ord Until this poin watching TV." girls residence across from Bricker. nator (RLAC) at the time, Jeyas Ba fairly steady com Imagine the surprise of the four first-years that actually lived there. "Apparently that was a big prob- kanthan, recalls making Asif and· and economics, · In an attempt to defend themselves against the strange man sitting in lem:' Asif says with a soft chuckle. roommates sign a contract near til degree. their living room. the residents grabbed the most dangerous objects they He didn't say if Bouckaert Bingo ever end of the year in which they agree However, as a could find. came to an end. to not have any more parties. commitments, "Four girls were living there and they came downstairs. One had a hair Over the many hours we spent to- "The reason I remember the gm take a few cours curler. one had a roll of toilet paper. one had a textbook." Asif manages gether at Wilf's (a favourite spot of because they were respectful and Laurier, someth' to relate. in between fits of laughter. "In the end they let me stay to watch As if's) I also came to learn that in his going;' Jeyas says. sumedwasco the rest of the show." first first year he was banned from I'm sure it has nothing to do wit here. Laurier's other all-girls residence, the 200 people, police-attractingJI' Tm•JaTds the Old man from Failte Conrad Hall. ties that As if threw. As if's frat boy 1' Asif was once followed home from Failte by a very unusual older man. "Our sister floor was a Conrad floor, thin. "[Failte[ is wonderful for meeting incredible. random people. like the so [it was) me and 26 girls. Appar- 2004-05 "It was fairly man that followed me up to my apartment." Asif explains. "Apparently he ently they meant it when they said Second dear: Getting was a lot of fun, was a descendant of the Knights Templar ... and said he had just sold two no visitors after n:oo p.m. during smacke in the face on my own. castles. We bonded on our mutual hatred of vampires. and then he told 0-Week." 130 days in a row "Ihadhaden me 'the third commandment doesn't apply to me.·· As if quickly realized that Bricker This was the year As if got involved move on:' he sa For those of you who don't know. the third commandment is: "You was not the residence for him and in Greek life on campus. "Atthee11: the Sig house a shall not take the name of The Lord your God in vain; for The Lord will moved out partway through his first of my [second) first year, I endedur ing on his own. not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain." year. He then reduced his course load rushing Sigma Chi and got in," he In addition t and began working. Asif decided not recalls. mitrnents, Asif Katie, his eight-year-old daughter to continue his education immedi- "Then I lived my summer of Wilfrid Laurier You may or may not have heard that Asif Bacchus has a daughter named ately after first year, choosing to work homelessness. Union for the fi Katie. You may also have heard that his daughter lives in . was instead. "I didn't want to go home so I livei ment that has r born on March 32. has blonde hair. blue eyes and her mother was a strip­ in my car slash the Sig house. It was his co-curricul per. 2003-04 fun summer:' "There are so Well, I am certainly in no position to say if Katie exists. but I have a (Second) first year: "I don't remember anything remarl nities [outside hunch that she is real enough. Asif did seem very attached to her. The real first year able that I did in second year," he ad· pus to really d She certainly comes in handy whenever Asif is approached by middle­ Asif's short stay at Laurier in 2000 mits, racking his brain for memories says. aged women looking for a good time. No woman in her right mind would had a lasting effect on him, as he de- of a bygone era. "That was so deprive an eight-year-old child the care of her father. I have a feeling Asif cided to return in the fall of 2003. He did manage to land the positioe the [WLUSU) is very aware of this fact. When Asif returned for a second as external vice-president for Signu muchasGree I can hear him now: ·sorry ladies. I'd love to. but Katie is waiting for her shot at first year, he ended up in Lau- Chi. the same as th daddy.· rier Place residence. However, according to Asif this have with the FE The Cord • Wednesday, September 30, 2009 • 15

10 things that you didn't need to know about Asif Bacchus

1. Biggest pet peeve: "I get an­ gry about many things ... but dumb people bother me and really bub­ bly girls.· ..._.m. 2. Favourite movie· Passenger 57. 3. If Asif was stranded on a desert island and could only bring three things he would bring a. "A five inch dildo to remind my­ self of how inadequate I am· b. "A boat obviously .. With a dil­ do and a boat you could entertain yourself for hours.· c. "A Texas mickey of Crown Roy­ al. or a keg of Old English. It just fits with the desert theme."

4. Asif has accumulated 22 cred­ its in his time here. By the time he is finished he will have accumu­ lated nearly 30. Keep in mind that you only need 15 credits to gradu­ ate with a general degree and you only need 20 credits to graduate with an honours degree.

5. Have you ever enjoyed a few moments of fresh air on the balco­ ny at the Turrefl No7 Oh right we aren't allowed on the ba lcony at the Turret anymore. Probably be­ cause some people (like Asif) think nds some time getting to know Asif Bacchus, Laurier's very own Van Wilder it is a great idea to try and jump off the ba lcony while drinking.

resulted in 130 days of being smacked 2006-07 are so dedicated.... It was incredible 6. Favourite new invention: The in the face by women, something he Fourth year: Asif seeing the amazing impact (WLUSU] spray-on condom. now brags about. the pohcy maker can have on students;' he said with a 'If you're doing your job right as As if's life took a huge turn in his smile on his face. 7. Favourite professor: "Ironica lly external vice-president that is pretty fourth year. He was no longer in­ I don't remember his name .... He much how you have to approach it:' volved with Sigma Chi; instead he sat Present was so great ... and I JUSt took the on the WLUSU board of directors. Seventh year: Asif class this summer.· 2005-06 As the chair of the Standing Com­ the student Third year: President mittee on Constitution and Opera­ This September marks nine full years 8. Favourite spot on campus: frat bOy tional Development, As if found him­ since Asif first set foot on Laurier soil. Wilfs Apparently As if was not kidding self very busy: he dealt with anything And no, to answer your question, when he said that getting smacked in and everything that had to do with Asif does not have a degree yet. 9. Favourite bar in Waterloo: !he face for 130 days straight translat­ policy on campus. ''I'm the turtle in this race;' he jokes Fai lte ed into a job well done. "I actually wrote WLUSU's first ter­ cheerfully. During his third year, As if was mination policy," he said proudly. Asif is now at Laurier as a full-time 10. Favourite drink: Crown Roy­ elected president of Sigma Chi. student. His journey from full-time al with three to five ice cubes. a 'We were kind of a disaster that 2007-08 to part-time to no-time student has splash of water and a twist of lime, ym,' As if admits in reference to him­ Fifth year: Asif gets lazy come full circle. And at the end of the no straw. self and his roommates at the Sigma "I call this one my year of doing noth­ 2010 fall semester, Asifhopes to have OUhouse. ing," As if jokes when we move on to finished a double degree in econom­ 'It was kind of fun. That year was the topic of his fifth year at Laurier. ics and psychology with an adminis­ lhe closest to having the stereotypi­ For the first time in five years, As if tration option. cal frat boy year. We made everything only needed to worry about his class­ Asif is currently filling the little Asif's general into a drinking game of some sort, es. spare time he has with extra-curricu­ Jet still managed to do really well in "It was kind of nice to get back to lar activities. For instance, As if is cur­ observations school." that," he admits. rently heading up a volunteer project Until this pointAsifhad taken a Asif's fifth year was one filled with that will encourage local businesses about Laurier &irly steady course load in business change. to sponsor student volunteer efforts. md economics, inching towards his In addition to dramatically reduc­ "This allows students to give what 1. "The general population has degree. ing his extra-curricular involvement, they have plenty of. time, and busi­ gotten noticeably younger." However, as a result of his many Asif also had to adjust to a much lone­ nesses to give what they have, money;' commitments, As if decided to only lier life on campus, having said good­ Asif explains. 2. "I joke about Lau rier being my take a few courses in his third year at bye to many of his closest friends the As if also dedicates time to the pro­ Barbie school. It is striking. by and Laurier, something you must have as­ previous spring. vinciallobbying group that WLUSU large, that every girl on this cam­ sumed was coming, since he is still According to As if, his fifth year was belongs to, the Ontario Undergradu­ pus takes the time to take care of here. "probably the second toughest year ... ate Student Alliance (OUSA). themselves; it's nice to see people Towards the end of the school year, in the sense of people leaving. The "It's kind of nice to get to do what preparing for class." Asifs frat boy lifestyle began to wear amount of people that leave is tough:' I want," he says, leaning back, tired lhin. Asif has had to deal with a lot of from hours of answering questions 3. "Students now are more aca­ 'It was fairly messy, to be honest; it changes in his extended stay at Lau­ about himsel£ demically focused, more con­ wasalotoffun, but I am happy I am rier, and saying goodbye to his friends AsifBacchus has spent nearly 10 cerned with going to class." 011myown. was not a topic he enjoyed talking years as a Laurier Golden Hawk, cer­ 1 had had enough and wanted to about. tainly no small chunk of time. 4. "[There is] more genuine won­ IIIOYe on," he says of moving out of Perhaps the path Asifhas chosen to der and amazement on campus .... tlleSighouse and getting used to liv­ 2008-09 head down isn't one you would pick I think this is because people have ~onhisown. Sixth year: Asif, chair for yourself, but you have to admit so many of their firsts on cam­ In addition to his Greek life com­ of the board there are many positives that come pus. First night drinking, first night lllitments, Asif got involved with the Last year was a great one for Laurier's from living the Van Wilder lifestyle. having worry-free sex .. ..An open­ Wdfrid Laurier University Students' Van Wilder. As if was elected chair of Where you and I only have a few minded innocence is present on &ion for the first time, an involve­ the board of directors for WLUSU. short years to get as much out of our campus . .m that has remained at the top of "It was awesome;' he exclaims. time at Laurier as possible, Asifhas •co-curricular priorities since. "Probably one of my favourite years, been able to leisurely stroll through 5. "The physical campus has 111ere are so many more opportu- if not my favourite." his university experience, picking and changed a lot since I got here. a[outsideofGreeklife] on cam­ Rather than attending Laurier as a choosing the classes and extra -cur­ King Street Res idence. St. Mike's. flllo really do something good," As if student in his sixth year, As if spent ricular activities that he feels are most Northdale. Waterloo College Hall ... endless hours in the WLUSU office important to his development as a I won't even mention the renova­ •:tbtwas something I realized on working with people from all areas of student and an adult. tions.· 6eiWJ.USU] board [of directors]. As Laurier. I think Asifhas the right idea. Why .muGreeklifetries, it's just not "I am not a 'rah rah' (students'] race through university only to slam 6eame as the opportunities you union person by any means, but I got into the real world, a place we have to ..with the union." to work with a lot of them and they spend the rest of our lives in? The C< 16 • The Cord • Wednesday, September 30, 2009 LIFE Dri Life Editor Dave Shore • [email protected]

YUSUF KIOWAI PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER This iceberg, photographed off of northern Newfoundland, consists of ice that is up to 15,000 years old. This is a panoramic sequence consisting of nine photos. Cord Cross Canada: Couch surfing along the East Coast Cord Cross Canada is a three-part series focusing on student journalists' experiences traveling the country. In this final installment, Photography Manager Yusuf Kidwai writes about photographing icebergs and sleeping on strangers' couches throughout his month-long trip to Newfoundland

Making plans with a music student named Marie­ to just go with the flow. t the beginning of the sum­ Claire and her partner for the night. It took me only seconds to meet mer, I promised myself to It was their first hosting experience Marie-Pierre, another surfer stay­ stay away from a corporate and my first surfing experience. ing with Ben. She is a French teacher A office cubicle or a place The next morning, Marie-Claire who drove all the way from Quebec. where 1 would serve coffee to imp a­ and her partner made me a delicious Meeting Marie-Pierre was a fan­ tient caffeine addicts. breakfastthatldevoured.Ithanked tastic stroke ofluck, as she also I had been living in Ontario for them for welcoming me to their wanted to explore the natural beauty the last five years and I desper­ home, exchanged contact inform a­ of the Maritimes. ately needed a break. I wanted to tion and left for the train station. Two days later, both of us took off do something different; something As my train pulled into Halifax, I in her minivan and traveled all over new, adventurous, fun. was eager to meet my new host - a Newfoundland. There is one thing I have never retired navy officer, Wayne Boone. The first iceberg we saw was at confessed to anyone before. I have I arrived at his home and couldn't Bay Bulls. It was further than we had always had a thing for icebergs. believe what I saw. The house was imagined and we had to drive quite Long before Titanic hit theatres, I packed with books. I later learned a distance to get close to it. As the was glued to the Discovery Channel that my host had a private collec­ minivan came to a halt, I grabbed watching the humongous icy struc­ tion of over 40,000 books organized my camera gear, jumped out and tures with wide-eyed amazement. theme-wise in every single room of ran in the direction of the iceberg in I have always believed that one the house. the bay. should explore their own back­ The reader in me was in paradise. Getting up close was a bit rougher yard before they see anyone else's. Wayne was a great story-teller than I had imagined. Canada is big, offering everything and shared his experiences, an­ I hopped from rock to rock and an adventurer can dream of. As fas­ ecdotes and pranks from his navy made my way through the thorny cinating and beautiful as the rest of days. wilderness. By the time I got down Canada is, once I found out about The next day, my host drove me to the water level, my hands were the presence of icebergs near the around the outskirts of Halifax and scratched but I will never forget northern coast of Newfoundland, it showed me all the beautiful places. what I saw. Only a few feet away took me less than 24 hours to chalk We went to the Sunday flea mar­ was the enormous expanse of out my whole trip itinerary. ket and had some fish 'n' chips for whiteness that I had been dreaming A fellow photographer friend of dinner. The food was delicious, rea­ to see all my life. I stared at it for a mine mentioned this newly emerg­ sonably priced and the portions few minutes before realizing I had a ing concept of couch surfing and I were huge. camera that I should use to capture decided to do some research; I'm That night, I tossed in bed try­ the moment. glad I did. ing to fall asleep. One thought Most of the icebergs spotted in Couchsurfing.com is a trust­ kept creeping in my mind. Did this Newfoundland originate from the based online network of individuals stranger that I met only two days glaciers of western Greenland and YUSUF KIDWAI PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER all over the world who open up their ago really just open up his house for travel for a year or longer before they A sunset photographed off the coast of Cape Breton Island. couches to host travelers looking for me to stay in, drive me around all reach the northern maritime coast. a place to stay. day showing me all the beauty of his The glacial ice that these icebergs Similarly, travelers (or surfers hometown and expect nothing in are made of can be up to 15,000 a change I gladly welcomed. I flew around the fire pit and shared a few in this case) who are looking for a return? years old. back to Halifax and Wayne picked beers and some good laughs. place to stay get in touch with these The next day, Wayne drove me to In just the first week of my jour­ me up at the airport. I had called Back in Halifax, after our mini­ hosts. the Halifax Airport. ney, I had traveled thousands of him earlier from St. John's and told van broke down on the highway, in This host-surfer relationship is miles, photographed many more him I had heard a lot about Cape a matter offew minutes, plenty of unique in the sense that you get to Shooting ice giants icebergs, slept in the minivan, Breton and was interested in explor­ cars stopped by and offered to help. meet locals, experience the cul­ As the plane touched down on the camped out in Gxos Morne, saw the ingit. I had never experienced that before ture and get to know the hidden tarmac, I could see why people told reconstructed Viking settlement at Wayne had found three German in my life. and unique spots in the area that no me Newfoundland was beautiful. I I:Anse aux Meadows, ate canned backpackers who were interested During the month, I met and guidebook will ever tell you. instantly fell in love with it. food, saw a moose and even ate a in exploring the island with us. We stayed with many hosts, met in­ In return, you are expected to I was excited to meet my next moose burger. camped for a week all over Cape teresting people, experienced local help out with some basic chores host, Ben Strickland. I walked into Breton. culture, took risks and lived life on like cooking, cleaning and doing his house without a plan for what I Reflections The scenery was gorgeous and the edge. the dishes. The host and surfer then was going to do for the next 13 days. N ewfies by their nature are friend­ I got to capture some beautiful One important lesson that I leave references for each other on My main mission for the trip was ly, chatty and lead a simple life. In sunsets. learned from this trip was that there the couch surfing website. to photograph icebergs. Winterton, we were escorted all At the grocery store, we met lob­ are still nice people out there who Not a bad bargain at all. This is easier said than done con­ over the town by a stranger only to ster fishermen and chatted with will try to make you as comfortable sidering I do not drive a car and ice­ later find out that he was the town's them for a bit. They invited us down as possible. Catching the wave bergs are constantly drifting. mayor. to the docks the next morning and They will genuinely care for you I booked the VIA train "The Atlan­ I just wasn't sure if I would be At the visitor's centre in St. An­ offered to take us lobster fishing and look after you. tic" from Montreal to Halifax and lucky enough to see any icebergs thony's, we were fed breakfast and with them. There is plenty of goodness and a flight from Halifax to St. John's, from the city. I did not want to get hot chocolate. Again, these people were com­ kindness still out there waiting to be Newfoundland. my hopes up. Back in St. John's, I met up with plete strangers but very friendly. experienced. If you need some reas­ I carpooled from Toronto to Mon­ Sometimes I feel like planning is my relatives and got treated to some Later that night, the fishermen surance, Atlantic Canada will give ~eal where I surfed in an apartment good but should be limited. It is best delicious homemade food. It was came over to our campsite, huddle~ you plenty. The Cord • Wednesday, September 30, 2009 LIFE • 17 l09 "'"""' Drinking days Oct. 2 Oct. 12 Oct. 22 Oct. 24 On this day in 1950, Charles Schulz It is believed that on this day in 1999 Windows 7 comes out on this day, Oct. 24 is Tila Tequila's birthday. If first published the beloved cartoon the world's population officially meaning we can all finally get piss you don't know what you should be "Peanuts". It's time to rent all the reached six billion people. Get ham­ drunk and smash up our Vista com­ drinking on this day, you might as well Charlie Brown movies and drink every mered knowing that you're just a min­ puters Office Space style. C'mon, you give up on school and become a nun or time he misses kicking the football. iscule part of the human race. know you've always wanted to do that. something. What's the point? School Spirit Cord -a-scopes

October's Cord-o-scopes predict the scariest moment ofyour life. With homecoming approaching, The Cord debates whether or ------not school spirit should be an essential part of life at Laurier .. Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 Aries March 21 to April19 n After arriving at your busi- You'll be delighted when all of responsible for shaping the Laurier Everyone can and should embody .- ,l. t.,. ness club meeting an hour your sexual Twilight fantasies JACLYN STEIF they want to see. school spirit in some way. Whether - early, you'll be horrified to come true after meeting a real STAFF WRITER Homecoming is an example of it's supporting a club or shaking discover that it's actually a pagan cult, 'flife vampire. That is until they where we all unite as one to cheer "clappers" at a varsity game, cheer­ sacrificing students to their heathen suck your blood and leave you for dead. Pro on the football team and bad-mouth ing allows everybody to be accepted, god Adam Smith. And you're next. Real vampires are mean. When I think about how to describe our opponent. Whether having no matter how loud they are or how Laurier, school spirit is the first thing purple and gold body paint all over embarrassed they feel. tn TaurusApril2o to May 20 that comes to mind. It's essential to the your chest, wearing a beer-can-dis­ School spirit raises morale and Sft{o AfterOct. "taking Nov. a much" needed After trying the newest type atmosphere of our campus; it is some­ pensing helmet or waving signs and gives everyone a way to relate to one break and sleeping in you'll of chocolate bar you'll be hor­ thing that I feel sets us apart from other pom-poms in the air, school spirit another through our love for Laurier .. .. fina?y be ab~e to enjoy ever.y- tirified to realize that it con­ universities. allows everyone to show their true and all it has to offer. ..,,-one s favounte show, The Price tains nuts. You will fall to your knees, When students step onto campus selves. Sports, games, clubs and activ­ is Right. That is until Drew Carey has clutching your throat and crying out for Orientation Week, they are im­ While our first priority is school ities all require spirit from those an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction to the heavens. That is until you real­ mediately thrust into the centre of (for most part), from experience I participating and support from while spinning the big wheel. You will ize that you're not actually allergic to it. They are placed on a colour team can say the more you put into your those watching. promptly gouge your eyes out. peanuts. Unless you are. In which case (I was a Blue Lycan in my first year) university experience, the more you Cheering and school spirit are you die. and expected to cheer. get out of it. quite infectious and can help mo­ School spirit creates school pride, You will not reflect on how you tivate people to accomplish great Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 Gemini May 21 to June 20 which is crucial in creating a com­ did on your midterms and essays, things. I think we're all eager to You'll soon realize that you ac- .• ~ Panic will set in after tast- munity people are proud to belong you will look back fondly on the fun stand up and shout that it's great to , cidently left your webcam on ~. ing your Halloween candy to. Without pride, students won't you had while displaying school be a Laurier Golden Hawk; yes, it's Z/ while rocking out alone to High and fearing that it has been poisoned. feel the need to be involved in or be spirit. great to be a Laurier Golden Hawk! School Musical], becoming the newest However, you'll have nothing to worry Internet fad. about. Licorice just tastes like that.

and, trust me, I have a disdain for strange, whereas those who do Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 Cancer June 21 to July 22 DAVE SHORE Western just like any other Laurier adopt these habits might not get the You will soon find out that glob­ ' • The scariest moments of your LIFE EDITOR student. opportunity to fully explore their n, al warming isn't a myth; it really life will be when you take a trip I certainly recognize how fun it own individuality. The result is ~ exists. And it's after you. ]( to Canada's Wonderland for the Con can be to have school spirit. The that Laurier is too much like a high Halloween haunt. Yeah, you In all my time at Laurier, I've never sense of belonging and community school. live a pretty lame life. once r.ocked out with my hawk out. enhances the university experience Secondly, we need to acknowl­ That is to say, I've never worn for a large portion of the student edge that there is a difference be­ Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 Leo July 23 to Aug. 22 a combination of purple and gold population. tween supporting Laurier in spirit ~ Don't worry, the noises com- After being locked into the clothing. I've never painted my face. However, there is such a thing as and supporting Laurier in practice. ing out ofyour closet at night school after a freak power I've even been known to walk on too much spirit. There are at least It's great to love the school that aren't the boogie man coming to get outage, you and your friends the hawk when the Hall of Fame is two ways in which the ultra-spirited you go to, but that doesn't mean you you. No, they're merely your ex watch­ '1 will be stalked by the grisly crowded. Ultimately, I'm just not the culture at Laurier creates problems. shouldn't criticize it. Laurier has its ing you while you sleep and steal­ Golden Hawk Horror who cuts the feet school spirit type. The first is that it has a divisive fair share of issues, such as overin­ ing your spare underwear. Nothing to off of all those who walk on the hawk. Yet despite my lack of cheering, effect. School spirit is pushed on ev­ flated acceptance rates and a poor worry about. chanting or having a big hawk, I've eryone so strongly right from Ori­ environmental track record. never felt out of place at Laurier. entation Week that it's nearly ines­ These issues aren't going to be Pisces Feb. 19 to March 20 tn s...,c, Even at the most spirited of capable. The problem with this is solved by cheering. They are to be ~Your life's scariest moment m...You ,, forget that you have a schools, a peppy attitude and sense that spirit isn't just spirit - it comes addressed by critical students who ~i., will be your graduation day midterm before arriving to of Golden Hawk identity just aren't along with a set of rules about what take their school seriously. when you realize you've wast­ the class late, drunk and essential elements of university life. to wear, what events to go to and So, yes, it's great to be a Golden ed the last few years of your life and without pants on. However it's all just Of course, that doesn't mean they howtoact. Hawk. But let's not shout it out too will soon be thrust into the world pen­ a dream ... or is it? Yes, it is. aren't fun. I love going to football Those that don't buy into all of often, or it may not always be the niless, career-less and into a failing games and cheering on the Hawks this feel like they are somehow case. economy. Life sure does suck.

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"As a comedian you can be a joke teller. Those people get laughs, but they don't connect to the audience. Or you can be a storyteller. Then you're not just selling jokes, you're selling your personality:• -Laurier graduate DJ Demers DJ Demers is on a quest for comedy The Cord met with a recent WLU grad about his comedy career and his bid to be the next /V1uch/V1usic VJ

commencement at Laurier, have He explained that even when he internship and the various extra­ on it, but I don't want people say­ LAURA SEDGWICK helped shape his life philosophy. started at Laurier he wanted to be curriculars he participated in while ing, 'Shut up with the Batman jokes, STAFF WRITER This is the mentality that has set a comedian, but it just didn't seem at Laurier, including writing for The I want to hear the hearing aid stuff. Demers on the path to becoming a practical at the time. Cord and hosting a show on Radio I want to really establish myself first "The only difference between comedian in Toronto and potentially For Demers, what may have been Laurier. before I break out the hearing aid those who do and those who don't MuchMusic's next VJ in the upcom­ even more helpful than his formal "I had the greatest five years of jokes:' is that those who do, do;' DJ De­ ing show MuchMusic VJ Search 2.0. business education in helping him my life [at Laurier];' said Demers. Demers explained that despite the mers explained in an interview with Though he graduated from Lau­ become a successful comedian is his "I always kind of had my eye on challenges that come with a career The Cord. These words, which he rier with a degree in business this life experience. the prize, but at the same time I was in comedy, the positives are worth it. heard from Indigo Books owner past June, Demers never really in­ This included Virgin Mobile's just having the time of my life be­ "Even though being on stage is as Heather Reisman during last year's tended to take the business route. "Screw You Recession" summer cause when you're getting out there scary as hell ... the feeling of telling and meeting people that's when you a joke and actually having to wait expand your worldview and your 10 seconds for the laughter to die mind:' down - like actually having to wait University of Ottawa Now, having graduated, Demers because people are laughing so hard is learning the difficulty of making it - is the greatest feeling in the world. in the comedy world. That's why I want to do this:' "To tell you the truth, I'm still Demers's love for comedy should Study Law in the National Capital green at this, I'm pretty new, so help him in his efforts to become the I'm going to get a lot better as I get nextVJ. Obtain a uOttawa LLB degree in either English or French with concentrations in along. I know some comedians that When asked why he wants to be a Social Justice Law and Technology are just amazing, it doesn't seem MuchMusic VJ, Demers states that like anything they say is rehearsed, publicity is one of his motives, but International Law Environmental Law and I don't seem really rehearsed he also knows that he would enjoy right now, but that's still that main the job. Or take advantage of our many joint programs*, including thing I have to work on;' he said. "I love music and I love talking LLB/LLL (National Program) with uOttawa's Civil Law Section One concern that Demers has in and getting to know new people; I regards to his comic aspirations is love being on camera. I feel that all LLB/LLL (Programme de droit canadien) with uOttawa's Civil Law Section being pigeon-holed as the guy who I love to do and all my skill sets lend LLB/MBA with uOttawa's Telfer School of Management only tells one type of joke, such as themselves perfectly to this:' his own hearing-aid jokes, like Rus­ Demers knows that making a LLB/JD with Michigan State University College of Law or with American University sell Peters is known for his race name for himself as a comedian will Washington College of Law jokes. take a great deal of work, but he pre­ Demers wears a hearing aid, and pared for the task ahead. LLB/MA with Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs explains that, "When [Russell Pe­ "I wrote a mantra for mysel£ it's ters] tries jokes that aren't race­ five rules I have to abide when I go *You may be eligible for financial aid through the HENNICK LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. related, people say 'I don't want to on stage, and I read it over to make hear that shit, tell me something sure I'm in the right frame of mind. We also offer LLM and Ph.D. programs about brown people!' First of all, be a character ... be con­ "That's why I haven't done too fident ... be concise ... and the fifth Application deadline: November 2, 2009 much about hearing aids yet. I rule is Thorn Yorke doesn't give a mean, I've got a shitload of material fuck and neither should you:' riJ uOttawa For more information: L'Universite canadienne Canada's university www.commonlaw.uOttawa.ca Tomorrow's Professionals Apply Today! Apply Online!

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20 • The Cord • Wednesday, September 30. 2009 -.-ne EDITORIAL Opinion Editor Kimberly Elworthy • [email protected]

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The symbolism of the Olympic torch has come under scrutiny as Anti-War at Laurier (AW@ L) is resisting the torch's celebration ceremony in Kitchener. Undoubtedly, the 2010 Olympics have participated in oppressing the Aboriginals of the West Coast and had negative environmental impacts on the Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler areas. The native people of Canada are one of the most marginalized communities in the country, often living in impoverished areas with high crime and low educa­ tion rates. However, much like the experience of the Olympics in China, these embarrassing realities of Canadian life will not be hidden from the media and international spot­ light leading up to the 2010 games. The Vancouver Olympics, if anything, will bring focus to the problems Canadian people face; the nation will have to be held accountable for neglecting important components of Canada, such as the Aboriginal people and the country's environment. Nevertheless, the Olympics, in its heritage and foun­ dation, represent something more than the things in- . dividual countries have continued to taint it with each time the games are held. The purpose of the games is to bring people together from across the world with different backgrounds and experiences to challenge each other. Sport is a form of expression; it displays personal and in 17 national discipline and it exemplifies the dedication it ilie c takes to overcome obstacles to achieve one's goals. pare The Olympics and the Olympic torch are more of a valu symbol of unity and triumph than a symbol of oppres­ Th sion and injustice. wise And while the issues AW@ L are addressing are im­ tions portant, iliey are not isolated to the presence of the thing games. Stopping the torch from entering Kitchener or take i stopping the games altogether will not end the prob­ ofed lems that are present within Canadian society. same The oppression of Aboriginals and degradation of In Canada's natural environment have been controversial other issues 1or 1\ecal\es. tions If anything results from the games, it will be the real­ ization that these problems that continue to flourish in TRINA SCHMIDT GRAPHICS EDITOR our country are an embarrassment to such a developed and progressive nation. -The Cord Editorial Board Student input needed The life of a· mature

Today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. until2 p.m. and 5 p.m. until7 p.m. in the lower concourse, students will student ain't so bad be able to voice their input on the 25-year master plan for Laurier's infrastructure growth. Photography Manager Nick Lachance puts perspective on Even though we may not be here in 25 years to expe­ rience additions to the Laurier campus, the reputation being in university 10 years after graduating high school of the school stays with its alumni. It is our responsibility to ensure the needs of stu­ and assignments. More importantly, Gradually, I began to meet people, dents, including future students, are met whether in ac­ though, was the huge social shift. though much younger that me, that ademics or infrastructure. I moved from Halifax, where I I could find some middle ground Thus far, there has only been one undergraduate stu­ had lived for 26 years, where I had with. dent, Laura Sheridan, president of the Wilfrid Laurier friends, family and people my own I surrounded myself with solid University's Students' Union, who has represented stu­ age who knew me and I could easily people who had similar goals and I dent interests in the development of the master plan, relate to. started to feel like I was fitting in. as she is the only one who sat on the university's com­ NICK LACHANCE In Waterloo, however, I only re­ Things really changed after the mittee. However, the plan is now being exhibited for all PHOTO MANAGER ally had my cat and, luckily, a pair of holiday break; going home and see­ students. It is our responsibility to make comments and close friends that I was able to live ing my family and friends was a very suggestions that will be helpful to creating a functional with. cleansing experience. campus and university environment. When I graduated high school in But by this point they had a family I returned to school with a new Students have the opportunity for their opinions to April of 2000, I can clearly remem­ of their own and were quite removed level of devotion to both my studies be heard on the locations of new buildings, the future of ber saying aloud, "I will never go from university life; they could only and living the university experience. St. Michael's, residences and the possibility of another back to school;' and at the time I assist me in my monumental ad­ I stopped thinking I was an old satellite campus. We finally have a chance to direct the meant it. justment ever so slightly. man and realized I had more things university administration in the right direction and fo­ Now, 10 years later, I am half-way I found myself in a situation in common with the people I was cus on developing the necessary areas. across the country, going into my where I couldn't identifY with the going to school than not. Although our effort will not be actualized during our second year of university and totally people around me. My perspective had shifted and time here, it will be extremely beneficial in building the in love with the experience. I always knew that my first-year I realized I wasn't alone; everyone reputation of Laurier, thus improving the reputation of But it wasn't always that way. experience was going to be radically was going through pretty much the the school's alumni. It will also ensure students have a For eight years after high school different from most everyone else; same thing as me, I just needed to positive experience and continue coming back. --I was devoted to a different life. I however, I couldn't have underes­ find that common ground between Hopefully those responsible for the development worked 40 hours a week, paid my timated more just how difficult it us so that we could relate. of the master plan will seriously listen to the needs of bills, smoked'waytoo much weed would prove to be. What really made a huge differ­ students and implement their suggestions. Students and pursued my other passion, Without the social cocoon of the ence though was getting more in­ should be the main priority in the university's future. acting. Orientation Week experience to ac­ volved in the Laurier community. -The Cord Editorial Board After 10 years as an aspiring ac­ climatize me to the radical shift that I had been a photo volunteer for me tor I had become disillusioned; the is university (I chose to opt out for, I both the Atrium magazine as well as inc These unsigned editorials are based off informal dis­ enthusiasm that had once burned so hope, fairly obvious reasons), I be­ -The Cord in first semester, but I also bal cussions and are then agreed upon by the majority of strong for the arts did not carry the gan my journey not knowing any­ added to my already packed sched­ stu The Cord's editorial board, which consists of16 senior same vibrancy it once did. body at my school. ule with a role in a play at the Fr!nge the Cord staff including the Editor-in -Chief and Opinion I had to find a tJ.ew path so I I also lacked the ability to relate to festival and created a new campus sla Editor. The arguments made may reference any facts turned to my other passion, Canadi­ the people I was sharing the school club with a friend. that have been made available through interviews, an military history- quite a switch, with. I became so busy I rarely left cam­ documents or other sources. The views presented do I know. First semester was a constant pus until2 a.m. - at the earliest - not necessarily reflect those of The Cord's volunteers, Flash forward several months and challenge; I questioned if I was truly but, you know what, I was finally staff or WLUSP. I am in Waterloo starting university; on the right path or ifl was even cut happy. it was one hell of a transformation, out for school. Now, second year holds the let me tell you. Essentially, every day became a promise of the friends I have gained The Cord is published by I was used to a life of my own de­ test of my endurance; I spent a lot of and challenges I have conquered, Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. Contact Bryn Ossington, WLUSP President and CEO sign for 10 years, but now I had a time alone and even went to coun­ and I couldn't be more excited for it. 75 University Ave.W, Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 class schedule, homework, readings seling for some help. ,2009 fhe Cord • Wednesday. September 30. 2009 • 21 THE FORUM

Words of wisdom: The declining value of liberal learning University must not just be the means to finding work; there is a bigger picture

Johnson was a bricklayer and Alex­ ander Pope's faith and physical de­ formity barred him from an Oxford University education. Yes, many might agree withAl­ bert Einstein who said, "Education is what is left after you have for­ DON MORGENSON gotten everything you lea:rned in •.tu ,O t'lEC 'lrd m school:' Students today argue that they come to university to gain admis­ In 1784, Benjamin Franklin quoted sion to a graduate or professional the chief of the Six Nations who ap­ school or for vocational preparation. parently had much to say about the Countless students have asked value of education. me about the utility of a course in The chief wrote, "You who are religion, fine arts, history of music wise must know that different na­ and philosophy. NICK LACHANCE PHO~:)GRAPHY MANAGE"l tions have different conceptions of If the only goal is vocational, Books are works of art that will open doors to new insights and personal realization. things and you will not therefore then indeed such courses may well take it amiss if our ideas of this kind be outside of one's educational of education happen not to be the objective. us; if we want to avoid the insensi­ "That is tragically false. Consider Liberal learning has as one of its same with yours:' But liberal learning can be tivity which allows us to treat oth­ the concentration camp and cre­ obligations to touch people, to di­ In one way or another, people, practical. ers as objects then we must become matoria at Auschwitz where people minish the arrogance, the ignorance other than the chief of the Six Na­ Education must be more than friends with Socrates, Michelangelo, were turned into numbers. Into its and the seductive lure of dogma. tions, are insisting on the relative merely a practical goal because Newton, Shakespeare, Dostoevsky, ponds were flushed the ashes of In touching people we move to­ worthlessness of liberal learning. life is clearly more than what one Beethoven, the Brontes, Einstein people. But that was not done by ward a surer apprehension of the And it is true that all intelligent practices. and Hannah Arendt. gas, it was done by arrogance, dog­ human condition and struggle with people do not necessarily succeed in If our hope is to identifY the cen­ They can never give us instant ma and ignorance. the complexities of the human the school system. tral questions oflife and know how recipes for the "good life" but an in­ "When people believe they have psyche and more readily accept the American author F. Scott Fitzger­ to respond thoughtfully to the many timate association with the great absolute knowledge that is how they ambiguities in recorded history. ald was thrown out of Princeton, challenges such questions pres- minds and spirits of our past ages behave. We have to cure ourselves of So such an education is a prepa­ poet Ezra Pound could not keep a ent; if we hope to identifY the best can free our spirits to search for the itch for absolute knowledge and ration for something more difficult teaching position, writer T.S. Eliot in literature, the arts and music, if new ideas that point to greater and power:' and more noble than we have yet ex­ preferred to keep his job as a bank we hope to become active members greater possibilities. We have to close the distance be­ perienced - what happens after we clerk rather than pursue a PhD. of the human family with perspec­ Jacob Bronowski once wrote, "It tween the push-button order and have faced necessity - and this takes Charles Darwin was self-taught tives that come from a knowledge of is said that science will dehumanize the human act. place before work in the morning and lived in abject poverty, Ben the struggles of those who precede people and turn them into numbers. We have to touch people. and after work each afternoon. Letters to the editor

Laurier is becoming a How's that for "envisioning Lau­ Sheridan sets the hand information on what is going Finally, the 2010 Olympics are diploma factory rier?" "couch myth" straight on within your Students' Union. taking place on the unceded tradi­ Re: Larger classes take hold at Laurier, In the meantime the stock market Re: WL USU has misplaced values thus To reach me, my e-mail is sheri­ tional territory of the indigenous Sept.2J, 2009 has stabilized and the economy is far (Letters to the Editor) [email protected] or feel free to stop by nations of the Coast Salish people. slowly improving. So we return the my office on the 3rd floor of the Despite band council support, With ilie recent Cord article about question, for what are we paying in­ There seems to be some inaccu­ FNCC anytime! I look forward to the International Indigenous Youth Laurier's larger and larger classes, I creasing amounts of money? From rate information circulating cam­ working with you all in the year Movement and the Native Youth think it is high time to ask one very my perspective, whatever it is isn't pus about the recent changes to the ahead. Warriors continue actively resisting basic and fundamental question being done in the students' best 24 hour lounge and I am eager to - Laura Sheridan the Olympics. concerning us as students: What are interests. ease any frustrations with accurate WLUSU President Since our community is living on we paying for? - Anatolijs Venovcevs information. disputed land, it is absolutely criti­ The administration would have us None of the 24 hour lounge Kitchener must boycott cal to uphold the Two Row Wam­ believe that we are paying for future WLU was part of local couches will be, or have been, re­ VANOC · pum Treaty signed by the Haudeno­ lives of"leadership and purpose;' for Royal Medieval Fair moved from the 24lounge this fall. saunee and European settlers. fighting back against the pressure of Re: Traveling through medieval times, To clarity, the new furniture is Since the awarding of the 2010 To honour our treaty obligations the economic downturn, and for re­ Sept. 23,2009 meant to supplement what al­ Olympics to Vancouver and Whis­ Kitchener must satisfY its duty to sponding to the hordes prospective ready exists and encourage even tler, a growing network has resisted consult for new development on students corning to Laurier every I am glad that The Cord ran a story more students to take advantage of the social, cultural, and environ­ the Haldimand Tract/Grand River year. Perhaps, but let me be a pessi­ about the Royal Medieval Fair in its this unique lounge space on cam­ mental injustices attributable to the Watershed area of the Six Nations mist for a moment. last issue. pus. The new chairs have desks at­ Olympics. people. Since I first came to Laurier in However, the story omitted to tached to give students the flexibil­ The torch is planned to pass The Olympic Resistance Network fall of 2006 there has been three mention that Laurier was represent­ ity of working, but don't take away through Kitchener - this implic­ Ontario (ORNO) andAW@Lcon­ very noticeable trends - the enrol­ ed at the Fair on Saturday Sept. 19 from the relaxed atmosphere of the itly supports the injustices and de­ tinue to resist the 2010 Olympics. ment has gone up, the tuition has by members of the Medieval Studies lounge. struction occurring in the name of The oppression and destruction increased, and classroom sizes Program, The Medieval Students' I appreciate hearing the opinions the Games. For these reasons, we represented by the torch is some­ ballooned. Classrooms have been Society, and several alumni. and thoughts of students as I con­ demand that the City of Kitchener thing we are not willing to allow in stuffed to their physical limit. In As in past years, our attractive sider my interactions with students back out of the Olympic torch relay. our city. the past year CAS funds have been booth proved to be a popular des­ to be the most important part of my In Vancouver, over $1.75 billion -Adam Lewis and Dan Kellar slashed and with it some of the best tination where demonstrations of job. has been officially spent on the 2010 professors students on this campus medieval sewing techniques and I remind everyone that I am al­ Olympics, overwhelming the capac­ had access to. Full-time faculty that battle-combat took place. ways eager to hear your concerns ity of the City and province to fund retired or is on leave has not been We also distributed information directly and am entirely dedicated social programs. Letter policy replaced. Many courses, some re­ concerning the university and its to responding appropriately to the One of the most obvious impacts Letters must not exceed 2 so words. In­ quired to graduate, are not offered. Medieval Studies Program to dozens changing needs of students in the of the 2010 Olympics is the failure clude your foil name and telephone num­ Programs have been slashed and of fair attendees. I want to thank the year ahead. of officials and legislation to protect ber. Letters must be received by u:oo burned to the bone and have become volunteers who gave their time and I encourage all students to visit vital ecosystems from destruction, p.m. noon Monday via e-mail to letters@ less comprehensive, less engaging, proved to be exceptional advocates wlusu.com and look for my frequent mirroring the trend in legislation thecord.ca. The Cord reserves the right to and less interdisciplinary. Laurier is forWLU. Presidential Updates. This new ini­ which allows continued unsustain­ edit for length and clarity or to reject any becoming a diploma mill. - Dr. R. Waugh tiative will provide you with first able development in the region. letter. - ·------~ -

22 • The Cord • Wednesday. September 30. 2009 OPINION Opinion Editor Kimberly Elworthy • [email protected] s

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be cause for punitive regulations to prevent this from happening again. We all believed that On this issue, Obama has pulled a Bush, giving away unfathomable Obama would actually amounts of money with no positive J result. s fight for the sick with While this may be part of some BEN SANDIFORD grand scheme, the reality that [email protected] no health care and the Obama gave the money away with­ out tying it to regulations is pretty In America, choosing between Re­ unemployed worker. bleak. publicans and Democrats is - what The best example of Obama's I like to term - a choice between hell 1 lackluster reform is the health care and purgatory. issue. On one hand you have a party is exceedingly unlikely to enact real Without any fight whatsoever, whose insanity and heinousness change. Obama has given up on robust pub­ knows no bounds and lacks basic Americans are left to wait anoth­ lic health insurance that would have human decency, and on the other er eight years while their country's competed with the current private you have a party so weak it caves to underlying problems grow worse. system. the opposition even with huge rna­ Had McCain won, his presidency Instead, a laughable system of jorities in both houses. would have been such a disaster that co-opts will be promoted which Nevertheless, the majority of the Democrats would have had to will be completely ineffective in people - myself included - believed make real changes or risk losing to a bringing down costs for the average NICK LACHANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAG ER that Obama was different, that he third party. American. wasn't weak or corrupt and would Obama, though, has only to stabi­ No doubt these will not be the bring real reform. lize Bush's mess and call it change, only areas of inaction in the Obama We all believed that Obama would practically guaranteeing himself a presidency; there are already warn­ actually fight for the sick with no two-term presidency. ing signs with regards to the envi­ health care and the unemployed However, if he leaves eight years ronment and the restoration of the R.I.P. English worker. from now and no significant change ruleaflaw. While I still think there is some has occurred, then every bad deci­ If Obama fails to provide real re­ Instead, we have become far cause for hope, at the moment it is sion Bush made will have eight more form to Americans then there will too visually-based and want the looking like both the general popu­ years to fester; that will not be a be no other option than to turn to emotional impact of a great novel lation and l were wrong. hopeful picture. third parties, as the failure of the so­ instantaneously. If you had asked me eight years The largest of these failed reforms called "change" candidate will kill Perhaps this is just my elitist ago if having a comatose president is the financial bailout. The collapse the last shreds of accountability in nature, as an English major, but who would do nothing was better itself is entirely the fault of Bush's the corrupt two-party system. watching the beauty of language get m' than the unmitigated disaster that gross negligence and irrational One can hope that mounting pub­ DEVON BUTLER overlooked makes me weary for the an was George Bush, I would have said deregulation. lic pressure will force him to do the [email protected] future of our language. yes. Yet it was Obama who crafted the right thing We expect all forms of informa­ However, in this case, perhaps bailout package that cost, by some For the moment it appears that tion and communication to come as another four years of Bush would estimates, $23 trillion and imposed Obama is just another Democrat, FML, OMG, LOL. We are all well­ easily as "g2g" thanks to everything have been better for America than no real regulatory change. albeit one who gives really good versed in these text messaging short in our world going instant. Obama. To any normal person, the fact speeches. forms and, most likely, we are guilty This is illustrated in an article What I mean is that Obama, while that the Wall Street bankers devas­ of using them in our daily instant by Nicholas Carr titled, "Is Google smart enough to stabilize America, tated the world's economy would messaging conversations. Making Us Stupid?" Though I need to come to terms Well, the answer is an obvious with the fact that nobody will say yes. Though Google has its benefits, things like, "I love you most ardent­ it also has its downsides, like mak­ ly;' anymore; I can't wrap my head ing us less intelligent. around the rash increase oflaziness As Carr outlines, why pick up a developing in our language. book or discover any information English has gone through fads for ourselves when we can receive and phases throughout the years, the answer in a few short flicks on a constantly being influenced by keyboard? The long-term effects are popular culture and the nature of even more severe. the time period. It is expected that In a recent study by University language evolves to help humanity College London, the subjects' Inter­ better express themselves, yet never net and reading habits were studied. in history has language so rapidly They found that not only were the changed in such a negative way. subjects relying primarily on the In­ er It is the exponential increase in ternet for information, but they were 1olourier.com technology within the last 10 years not even reading, rather skimming, that has provoked the demise of the articles online and hopping around English language. In our discovery from one site to another. to of the joys of e-mail, instant mes­ The study proves that these tech­ senger and text messaging, we have nologies have not only altered the th found that it is simply easiest to type way we read and think, but has se­ "btw" instead of "by the way" as a verely damaged our attention spans. way to squeeze in maximum infor­ Since words have become a hassle mation with minimal characters. to speak, naturally they've become Occasional shortcuts like this a hassle to learn. Microsoft Word may appear harmless, but we are serves as a haven for easy essay­ beginning to see the effects these writing where we can expand our technologies have had on our every­ vocabulary in just two clicks thanks dayspeech. to the built in thesaurus. I can't count the number of times And, with the handy spell-check I hear people using Internet slang in tool, there will never be the need to person. learn to spell properly. When somebody told me to The consequences of our lan­ "TIC" I stood in utter confusion guage habits may not be as dis­ until it was explained to me that it tressing to everyone, but in a world means "text the cell:' Nothing, how­ where simple words such as "hello" ever, is quite as appalling as hearing and "goodbye" are said to become ga a university professor using the term obsolete within the next few years 0 "OMG" in the midst of a lecture. everyone should re-think their lin­ de Witnessing slang and abbre­ guistic options. er viations seeping into our everyday Whether it's a lazy tendency or speech is disturbing, especially in an a professor trying to be "cool" we to institute of higher education. need to stop pandering to a technol­ to Gone are the days oflengthy po­ ogy-obsessed generation before the STATION LAUNCH DATE: JANUARY 8, 2010 etry and prose where words had the splendour of the English language so ability to evoke emotion. becomes non-existent. Ze The Cord • Wednesday, September 30. 2009 • 23 SPORTS Sports Editqr Justin Fauteux • [email protected] Hawks yet to lose

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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks' women's soccer team kept their un- defeated streak alive over the week­ 1 end with 4-0 and 1-0 wins over the and York Lions, respectively, in their first two home games of the season. "I think it's [been I our best per­ formance thus far;' said head coach Barry MacLean following Sunday's win. "We are gaining more confidence as a team and we are just rounding into form:' On Saturday, a floundering Gry­ phons side visited Alumni Field and were given a rude welcome. Waterloo native Sarah Houghton notched a goal just four minutes into· the match. After a choppy first half, the Hawks and Gryphons went into halftime with the Hawks up 1-0. LAURA TOMKINS KEYSTONE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER In the second half, the Hawks Laurier's Alyssa Lagonia (12) battles for the ball with a York defender. The Hawks beat the Lions 1-0 to improve their record to 5-0-1. took control as Ali McKee and Heather Malizia scored goals just five minutes apart, in the 47th and and they came ready to play. goal of the game in the 31st minute "It's easy to be confident when 52nd minute respectively. "[York is I very well organized;' when Malizia controlled the ball at you have a strong team behind you;' Houghton got her second goal10 said MacLean. the edge of the box, c_orralled it to said Malizia. GOLDEN HAWK minutes later to put the game away The number four nationally her feet, and after dribbling past a That strike proved to be the only and give Laurier a comfortable 4-0 ranked Hawks had to withstand · York defender, slotted it far-post on one the Hawks would need as they UPDATE victory. some early pressure fr~m the well­ Fiorini. extended their record to five wins On Sunday the visiting York Lions coached Lions but did well on the "I don't think there is anyone in andonetie. Wee),( of, September 29 - presented the Hawks with a much counter attack. the country like her;' said MacLean The Hawks continue their season October 4, 2009 stiffer test. By the 15th minute the game had of Malizia. this Saturday when they take on the The talented and physical Lions turned; York keeper Sarah Fiorini "She is just naturally gifted, she Western Mustangs at 1:00 p.m. at ~~ 09.27.09 had just come off of a 6-o disman­ was called into action a few times. has pace, and she just seems to glide Alumni Field. M Ba,.,ball3- McMastl'r 2 tling of the University of Waterloo The Hawks notched the only past players. She is a handful:' W Lacrosse h- Western 5 M,Socn•r I -York I W Socrer I - York 0 W Hockey 0 - R<.>bcrt t-.-lorris 4 W Volleyball 3- Lakehead 0 \-V Volleyball::?.- Wc•tl'm 3 09.26.09 Activists oppose M l'ootball30- .Mcf'.·1astcr 14 M Baseball 4- \Vaterlou 7 M Baseball 11 • Watl•rloo 4 W Lacrosse 7- Queen's 11 W L1qosse 1.5 • McGill 8 Olympic relay M Rugby 19 _- Guelph JO· W ~tzgbv 'i - Yqrk I 'i M Soccer 2- Guelph 0 W Socx-er 4- Guelph 0 Despite the criticisms that the IV Huckcv I -Ohio Stntc 2 LAURA CARLSON event has received, Zehr noted that I\. I Hockey 3- Rl\1C 4 EDI~ :'~ IN U•~F the city is "pleased to be a part of it:' 09.2:;.09 "Generally speaking I think that 1\.l Hockl•v .4- Queen's 1 Local activist group Anti-War at the public is very much in favour of YUSUF KIDWAI PHO'OGRAPHY MANAGER Laurier (AW @L) has recently re­ the event and will be pleased to be 09.24.09 M B~seball 3 - 13rock 2 leased a statement of protest against part of this as a celebration of sport:' IV H~>c"-cy 2 Tonmto lr. A<·ro:, 0 the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games AW@L member and former Lau­ Hawks move to 3-1. ~~~ torch relay. rier student Dan Kellar notes that 09.30.09 The torch is scheduled to pass while he opposes the games, he from cover they're such a talented group. The 1\1 Baseball \·s Toronto llcc htrl Park, S:OO p.m. through Waterloo and stop in Kitch­ thinks that controversial events such talent and versatility on our defence . \\' Ba~kctball ''f-anshawe Coll~gc ener on Dec. 27 for an evening as the torch relay have the ability to that we are the Hawks of old and is just incredible:' Atlzll'tic Com{'/q, 6:00p.m t-.1 B.1scbdl vs 'hmmto celebration. raise a discourse about current so­ we're not going to just crumble be­ The Hawks had Marauders quar­ lkdztd Park, 7:30 p.11/. "The torch explicitly brings all the ciological problems. cause of injuries:' terback Kyle Quinlan under relent­ M B!lskctball vs Fanshawe' Col!~ge injustices and oppressions of the "The Olympics are giving us an On the defensive side of the ball, less pressure throughout the game, Atlzll'tic Complex, 8:00p.m. Olympics into our own communi­ ama2ing forum to bring together the Hawks put up yet another domi­ forcing two interceptions while 10.03.09, ties;' explained fourth -year Laurier all of these issues right across the nating effort despite both starting holding him to 136 yards passing Homecoming Game M Football vs Ottawa student and AW@L member Adam country;' said Kellar. defensive ends, Chima Ihekwoaba and no touchdowns. Knigltt-N,•wbrough Field, 1:00p.m. Lewis. "It's giving us an opportunity that and Kyle Ardill, missing the game In fact, the Marauders' offence \\'Basketball vsAlumni tltlzh'tic Complex, 10:00 n.m Citing the negative socio-eco­ hasn't existed before:' due to injuries. didn't score a single point in this \'V SoLcer vs \Vestt.. •rn nomic and environmental impacts Kellar notes that ideally he would "We definitely needed a big game as their only touchdowns ,\/unzui Jidd, 1:00 p.m. of the games, as well as the oppres­ like to see the upcoming event game;' said defensive lineman Steve came off an interception return in 1\1 Soccer \'s Western Alumrzi field, 3:15p.m. sion of indigenous people - result­ torch relay cancelled, yet in reality Cormack. "We knew we had to rally the second quarter and a punt return ing from the failure of the Interna­ he recognizes that this likely won't the group, keep the score down and in the fourth quarter. 10.04.09 l\lllascball vs Guelph tiona! Olympic Committee (IOC) happen. our offence would take care of the The Hawks definitely made a Bcclztd l'ark, J:OO p.m. . to seek the appropriate permis- "[The city's I head is in the sand. rest:' statement about their ability to W Son·er vs Windsor ch as "hello" sion from native groups to hold the They're using this as only a celebra­ The injuries on the defensive handle adversity with this win and Alumrzi ric/d, l:OOj'·lll • M S..><:n'r 's Win< s<'r :to become games on their !arid - Lewis and the tion of culture, they're ignoring the line forced the Hawks to switch to a they'll look to continue that mo­ Alttmlli Jidd, 3:15p.m few years other members of AW @L have con­ negative impacts that exist in B.C. three-man front. This pushed Cor­ mentum this Saturday when they W Hockcv vs \\'hitbv Junior Wolves '"'"' Szm/i{e i-'illa/lcuzl Ai"<'IIU, 7:00p.m. k their lin- demned both the Olympics in gen­ and in.Kitchener:' mack from his usual position at de­ play the Ottawa Gee Gees as part of eral and the torch celebration. Kellar notes that if the event is not fensive tackle to defensive end; he Laurier's Homecoming celebration. ~~ dencyor Last week, the group sent a letter cancelledAW@L will take action responded in a huge way, finishing "Homecoming is one of the most ~~~~ 'cool" we to the mayor of Kitchener Carl Zehr against it when the.torch comes to with five tackles - three of which special weeks of the year, and it's Dill

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forward from behind within the LUKE DOTTO box. Whether it was a Hawk or just iTA · NR · E: a strong gust of wind that knocked down the 5'7" 140 lbs York forward There might not be many rivalries was unclear. in Canadian Interuniversity Sport After the chaos of the first half, (CIS) soccer, but this is one of the the second half saw urgency in both best. squads. The Lions' Adrian Pena When asked if there was a rivalry gave York the lead in the 48th min­ between Laurier and York, Laurier ute when he struck a cross into the coach Mario Halapir was clear in his net. The save was an impossible answer, "Not for me ... there is no one for Hawks' rookie goalie Jarrett such thing." Humphrey. "My rivalry is every time we step Overall, Humphrey had an out­ on the field, it's the next team we standing game, making several key play:' saves, including one where he got Despite the discrepancy between his fingertips on a long-range shot the actions on the field and the just a minute after the Lions' goal. words off the field, Golden Hawks' Just three minutes after Pena's men's soccer team's games against goal, Hawks midfielder Richie Mar­ the York Lions are memorable. tins lined up for a free kick at the top This past weekend the Hawks of the 18-yard box and curled a shot came from behind to earn a 1-1 around the York wall and into the draw against one of the most tal­ net to earn the defending provincial ented teams in the nation in are­ champions a 1-1 draw. match of last season's provincial The Hawks also picked up a 2-0 championship. victory over the number 10 ranked In the first half, the Hawk's for­ Guelph Gryphons the day prior. wards had difficulty getting past the Coach Halapir explained that Lion's defenders, which resulted in these sorts of results are what the few quality chances. team needs for the remainder of the The lack of excitement on the year. field, however, was met with chaos "The execution last year was as on the sidelines as York head coach good as I've ever seen:' said Halapir. Carmine Isacco was ejected from "We have to get that back:' the game late in the first half after The Hawks remain at home this challenging a referee's call. weekend as they welcome the West­ lsacco, who has a reputation for ern Mustangs to Alumni Field on having a short fuse, argued that Saturday and the Windsor Lancers LAURA TOMKINS KEYSTONE PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER a Laurier defender tackled a York on Sunday. Laurier midfielder Hugo Hernandez (13) challenges for the ball in the Hawks' 1-1 draw with York.

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His arrival brought not only his first round draft picks plus a 2010 winning experience but also a cul­ 2nd round pick for 21-year-old cen­ ture of accountability, which is ter Phil Kessel. something the Leafs have lacked for Last year, Kessel led the Bruins years. in scoring with 36 goals in only 70 Burke started off by saying good­ games. bye to players who were doing noth­ While he is currently injured and ing but taking up cap space. Wasted probably won't return until Novem­ roster spots like Dominic Moore, her, he is still a solid addition to a . ~ik Antropov, Pavel Kubina and Jus­ team sorely lacking in star power. While there is no shortage-of people tin Pogge are all gone. Burke also addressed the lack who absolutely detest the Toronto After he finished moving some of offence through the draft as the Maple Leafs, even the most diehard of the team's dead weight, Burke set Leafs selected Nazem Kadri, a tal­ Leaf-hater will admit that 2009 was about rebuilding the Leafs, starting ented forward from the London one of their best off-seasons. at the blue line. His main goal was Knights who they are hoping can The Leafs have gone from a joke to add some toughness to a team step in and produce at some point franchise with a roster that couldn't that sorely needed it. this season. challenge for an AHL championship In order to accomplish this, Burke Lastly, there was the problem with to a legitimate team with some se­ traded for GarnettExelby, a man goaltending. Ever since the salary rious weapons and a great front of­ known for his big hits, and signed cap was introduced, the Leafs have fice. both Mike Komisarek and Fran­ had sub-par goaltending. In an at­ They may not be Stanley Cup cois Beauchemin as free agents, tempt to fix this issue, Burke signed CONTRIBUTED PHOTO contenders yet, but they will defi­ two players who can physically shut highly touted Swedish goalie Jonas Brian Burke has brought new life to the Leafs' front office. nitely be more competitive and down almost any forward in the Gustavsson. At just 24 years old, should be relevant in the playoff league. Gustavsson could be the long-term picture at the end of the upcoming Add in Luke Schenn and Tomas solution to the Leafs goalie woes. year. Kaberle and you could argue that the All of these moves make this Off-season headlines The key to the Leafs' success has Leafs now have one of the best de­ off-season one of the most impres­ been the addition of general manag­ fensive units in the NHL and will be sive in recent memory. The Leafs as Additionally Tomas Kopecky and er Brian Burke. Burke is a man who a much more physical team. an organization have solved many TIEJA MACLAUGHLIN Marian Hossa went to the Chicago knows how to win and knows how In order to improve their offence, problems and can finally move STAFF WRITER Black Hawks, who seemed to have to build a team. the Leafs traded their 2010 and 2011 forward. been plagued with one too many All of the attention the NHL has negative headlines this summer. earned during the offseason is It was rather embarrassing when nothing short of a public relations eight of the team's restricted free dream. Has it been good publicity? agents failed to receive their quali­ No. Not entirely. f.Ying offers as a result of improper Destined for the basement But as the saying goes, any pub­ document filing. Which two teams will be the N H L's worst this coming season? licity is good publicity. Shortly after, the team fired their Take Jim Balsillie, who's been no experienced general manger Dale that has not been a legitimate play­ Phoenix's third overall pick in the stranger to headlines this off-sea­ Tallon he was replaced by Scotty off threat for many years. 2007 draft, Kyle Turris, has failed to son. He's spent the entire summer Bowman's son Stan. In the has-been column sit the impress over the past few years, a trying to convince Gary Bettman It's hard to say whether or not he likes of Doug Weight (now 38 characteristic that echoes the desert that he can turn the Phoenix Coy­ was let go simply because of his in­ years), Dwayne Roloson (39) and dogs' performance in general. otes into a profitable franchise. adequacies or if it had anything to Richard Park (33). The youth movement lead by Pe­ Aside from the legal drama, do with Mr. Bowman's status. Those like Sean Bergenheim, ter Mueller (21), ViktorTikhonov Wayne Gretzky made more head­ Then there's the Patrick Kane JAMIE NEUGEBAUER Andy Sutton and Brenden Witt (21) and Mikkel Boedker (19) is not lines in Phoenix retiring from his beating up a cab driver incident, STAFF WRITER never really matched their prom­ yet good enough to take this team head coaching position with the where apparently he and his cousin ise while Trent Hunter, Freddy out of the bottom of the 2009-10 Coyotes. beat up the driver over an alleged At the start of each new NHL season Meyer and Jon Sim are all aging NHL Western Conference. The National Hockey League $0.20 fare dispute. The 2007 num­ the debates surrounding who will place-fillers. The off-ice issues surrounding Players' Association (NHLPA) also ber-one overall draft pick pled guilty win each conference and who has The good news for the Islanders the ownership of the team will be got a bit of a face lift, firing Paul Kel­ to the charges and went on to apolo­ the best shot at the cup dominate is the future. Talented youngsters too much for this overall extreme­ ly as executive director, with his as­ gize to the world, giving the team hockey arguments everywhere. Josh Bailey (19), Rob Schremp (23) ly young squad, and will struggle sistant stepping down thereafter. unprecedented media attention. But what about the opposite - the and Kyle Okposo (21) will look to with that distraction in spite of the Then there's Dany Heatley, who And who could forget the Toronto thing that no team aspires to be? supplement John Tavares in the fu­ leadership of aging veterans Shane demand to be traded from the Otta­ Maple Leafs? Who will be the epitome of futility, ture, and it is in that future that the Doan, Ed Jovanovski and Adrian wa Senators, refusing a trade to Ed­ After a dismal2oo8-09 season the archetype of ineffectuality? Who Islanders' fans must pin their hopes. Aucoin. monton only to end up with the San the Leafs' front office seems to be will be the worst team in the NHL? Unfortunately, there is not enough Jose Sharks. more than confident in their team around all-star offensive defence­ Dishonourable mentions: In other trading news, two of the this year. Eastern Conference: man Mark Streit to keep this batch Montreal Canadiens' best, Saku New general manager Brian New York Islanders of Long Islanders out of the Eastern Eastern Conference Koivu and Alex Kovalev, got traded Burke has made competitive moves The pool of talent among the men Conference cellar. Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers, to Anaheim and Ottawa respec­ to bring together a team of gritty from Long Island is remarkably Atlanta Thrashers, Tampa Bay tively. The Habs in turn picked up players. slim. The Islanders' skaters gener­ Western Conference: Lightning a big name in Mike Cammalleri. With all of the news the league ally fall into three categories: those Phoenix Coyotes Other top players were also traded, has developed off the ice, the season who were once good, those who The amount ofyoung talent on the Western Conference Rob Neidermeyer went to New Jer­ is shaping up to be an exciting one. were never good and those who will Coyotes is unmistakable; however, Nashville Predators, Minnesota sey, and Jay Bouwmeester went to And the attention of the public is be good. This is a combination that their roster is a classic case ofyouth Wild, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Calgary. nothing to shy away from. does not bode well for a franchise plus distraction equals disaster. 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