The Cord Weekly (September 10, 2003)
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The Cord Weekly Find out how long you Who parks and who have to live Page 3 doesn't? Page 16 Volume 44 Issue 5 Wednesday September 10, 2003 www.clubiaurier.ca Two in a row for the Hawks With more than 4,000 spectators at University Stadium, the Golden Hawks destroyed Guelph 61-36 BERNARD DAWSON Brian Devlin field goal. An Cord Sports early fumble by Laurier was recovered by the Gryphons The last time Laurier and but the Hawks defense held Guelph met on the gridiron the visitors to a single point the Hawks suffered a crush- gained by a Guelph punt ing, season ending defeat, into the Laurier end zone. losing by one point in a The turnover seemed to game that decided who light a fire under the would grab the eight and Laurier offense. final spot in the OUA play- Quarterback Ryan Pyear hit offs. The loss marked the slotback Andrew Agro for a end of one of the most disap- deep gain moving the ball pointing seasons for Laurier deep into Guelph territory. A football. On Saturday the pass interference call Hawks finally got some pay- against the Gryphons set up back. Bryon Hickey's one yard 4316 spectators, many of touchdown plunge. them first year students, The Laurier defense dom- packed into University inated the Gryphon offense Stadium and were treated to for the entire first half. With an excellent performance by the score 10-1 for the home *h&' borae town Golden team. Hawks defensive back Thawks. Ipwas the first home Steven Frake picked off Matt Benassi game of the season for Guelph QB Kevin Adams for Currently ranked tenth in the CIS, the Golden Hawks defensive line squares up against the Guelph defeated Laurier, who the the first of many Laurier Gryphons. Their 61-36 victory puts the Hawks at 2-0 and tied for first in the QUA. University of Ottawa Gee interceptions on the Gees 30-20 in Ottawa on evening. Bryans to try and move their was David Agro's turn to began. University Stadium Labour Day. The score remained the offense but the mighty come up with the pick. had gotten a lot roomier. A The Golden Hawks took same until early in the sec- Hawks D held strong. With less than 30 seconds large number of fans control of the game early ond quarter when lan Logan Laurier added another to go before half time ran a smelled a blowout and decid- with balanced rushing came up with the Hawks sec- touchdown when Pyear hit fake field goal which result- ed to get a head start on attack featuring running ond pick, returning the Andrew Agro for his first ed in Tony Bretney catching their Saturday night. Those backs Derek Medler and interception for a touch- passing TD of the day. On a passing- from David Agro. that left missed a second Nick Cameron. The team's down. The Gryphons next series, Guelpli went to Brian Devlin kicked a chip half shootout that looked first drive finished with a brought in back up QB Matt the ah* to try and get back shot field goal to end the more like a Quentin into the game. The result? first half and give the Tarantino film than a foot- Another interception by the Hawks a 27-1 half time lead. ball game. Laurier student Golden Hawks, this time it When the second half Continued on page 18 stranded Shinerama shines again sure to donate throughout Burmese student Once again, Shinerama surpasses the week as it is emphasized that competition not only trapped in their goal, grossing $ 185 000 in between colour teams but also between other schools, is a huge deal. refugee camp the fight against Cystic Fibrosis "This year I really stressed to breakers the JOHN CARLAW tion between colour teams - Cord International importance of asking stu- JENNIFER ASSELIN within ten minutes we made dents, 'do you want to give News Editor $27,000 - we were able to While Laurier welcomed instead of saying you have get closer to that goal." to give'," Robbie said. record numbers of exuber- As has become common- The $27,000 was raised ant frosh to campus last for few An addition to this year's place the past years, during the Bling, Bling Shinerama activities was week, one new "Golden Laurier has exceeded their competition that took place Hawk" remains conspicuous the expansion of the Shine- goal of $123,456.78 for the on Friday. Another in previous years by his absence. annual Shinerama cam- off, which $105,000 was brought in on saw colour teams doing Hser Ta Kay is a refugee paign by raising $185,000 the Shinerama Day held on from Burma selected to gross. Shinerama cheers and then Saturday. cleaning corporate vehicles attend Laurier this fall by By the time all costs are WLU's World University Contributed Photo doused in goop. However, taken into consideration the Shine-off con- Service of Canada (WUSC) Hser Ta Kay is trapped in a Thai school hopes to net "With Shinerama, this year the of an obstacle committee. He is trapped in refugee camp. $165,000 to $167,000 to one of the biggest sisted the Thai refugee camp to course/race, which involved donate the Canadian one member of each differ- where he has spent most of will only be issued at an Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. challenges is get- his time since fleeing his embassy outside Thailand. ent team of each colour. Also 1 The announcement was ting everyone rhythm own country. Ta Kay, however, cannot made at the Orientation included was a Expected to arrive in leave his refugee camp for motivated in such a cheer for those who don't Week closing ceremonies in the hol- mid-August, Ta Kay has fear of being arrested or per- Saturday this like taking part that year's short period of lering of regular cheering. been delayed due to recent secuted in a country that first year students had rule changes dealing with does not acknowledge many time." Shinerama has been a suc- raised a little over $180,000 campaign at Laurier immigrants to Thailand that recognised international but donations continue cessful to Robbie, since 1961. In it's first year have prevented him from standards and procedures the total -Shaun pour in and has the donations made for meeting Canadian immigra- for refugees. increased since then. Shinerama Coordinator tion officials. The Thai gov- Ta Kay has spent most of This year's fundraiser shining shoes totaled $1,300 went to a local ernment increased visa the last four years in Thai not only beat last year's and camps after fleeing Burma "With Shinerama, one of school for the mentally chal- restrictions for Burmese liv- record but it also led to the the to avoid biggest challenges is lenged. ing in Thailand. forced conscription university surpassing the getting motivated by that nation's military dic- everyone In 1964 though, the These new rules state million dollar mark for all such a short period of that tatorship. In his own in Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Burmese may only words, time funds raised. time," Robbie said of this with an "I believe in helping Foundation adopted enter the country people "Everything worked out years campaign. "The chal- letter to live free not to kill people. Shinerama as their National invitation from Thai great," commented Shaun lenge is to educate first year authorities, companies or Therefore, I refused to join Robbie, Shinerama Co-ordi- Fundraiser and now more the army and to students on what it is than sixty schools across institutions. Furthermore, escaped my nator. "We focused on our they're actually doing." visitor to be village to Thailand." Canada take part in the visas, valid for a goal and through competi- Of concern is the pres- maximum of only 15 days Continued on page 13 campaign. I am Chris 1 am a student [1 am not sure what I am doing] I grew up In Europe ! am an army brat My home is wherever my head is resting My favourite cereal is granola I have worn a tea cozy on my head i enjoy meeting random people 1 1 love the outdoors I iove jamming on my guitar [1 don ! have all the answers] i have never heard more powerful music than at The Embassy i am.afraid of lightning 1 hate it when my computer crashes ! like being barefoot I do not like being late I like to challenge myself by finding solutions to problems [1 am searching] this is my church v The Embassy real, different, life. Monday Nights at 7:00 and 8:30 Starting September 15th Federation Hall, UW www.the-embassy.org Wednesday September 10,2003 News 3 Construction lingers on WILBUR MCLEAN says "the scheduling was issues first years have been Editor-in-Chief extremely tight." forced to face. That excuse is not good The biggest complaint, Incomplete construction proj- enough for first year stu- however, have been the ects - quickly becoming a dent, Chelsea Prescod, who incomplete lounges. trend of life at Laurier - have had a class in the Learning Residents were told their struck again with both the Centre on Tuesday. She notes lounges would be complete by New Academic Building and the building "looks like it's this past Sunday. However, the King Street Residence not even put together" and the areas remain inaccessible remaining incomplete well believes the university to residents. into September. "should have planned better "It's a lot more difficult to Classes have been shuffled than this." meet people when you don't and yellow caution tape There are no financial even have one common place employed to help accommo- penalties in the contract to hang out," says Walter- date the students with cours- Laurier has with the Connoy, resident.