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Volume 45 Issue 20 Wednesday February 2, 2005 www.clublaurier.ca
Candidates battle for your vote February 3
Erin Moore
from left: Peter and election in 9. Pictured at Wilf's, your three WLUSU presidential candidates, Nickel, Dan Robert, Matt Gouett. See panel Opinion Feature on page
Candidates answer to
electorate at forums
With number of in platform promises such as extra a promises
that All presidential financial support, a good Terrace Robert's platform require a experience and trust between the great amount of money, one stu- candidates Management Committee and dent questioned whether he
Board of Directors, Gouett talked would have the funds to fulfil in challenged about his own qualities. each promise, such as renova-
"I'm running because I have tions to the third floor of the Fred ideas interest of in the platform the best students my Nichols Campus Centre, heart. I'm running because 1 Terrace and the Co-op and Career
MEGAN MACLEAN care," Gouett said. Services Building.
Staff Writer to have that means not Nickel promised "If all projects www.laurierathletics.com "openness, honesty, trust and will be done, we'll have to prior- APRIL CUNNINGHAM Jeffrey Melis, left, and Stephen Ryan McGuffin, right, were But News Editor integrity." itize," he said. he noted that sentenced to house arrest stemming from a 2003 assault. that the avail- It was evident pres- more money will become
attendance varied but the sure was on for Gouett. after able as WLUSU loans expire in
much attention has been Theissues didn't at Tuesday's placed coming years. The since VP:UA, Anthony Piscitelli The presidential forums student election open forum. Ex-Hawks sentenced to directors recall him five-and-a-half-hour grilling pushed to ended on an emotionally charged with Gouett's began with the Board of Director from his current position of vice note, closing com-
chair of the WLUSU board of ments. candidates, who spoke to a scant two house arrest the three I crowd. After hearing from candi- directors. "Of candidates, am years
dates for the Senate, Board of the only public figure," he
President: claimed. "I have had the charac- Governors, and Vice "If that means not all ter and to walk into the University Affairs, excitement courage if will be done, FRASER KING medical or dental needs, or they projects boardroom and stu- climaxed when Presidential can- represent News Editor are granted special permission to we'll have to dents." didates rose to the podium later in do so. He on he has the afternoon. went to say Former Laurier Football players prioritize." "There is a tremendous sad- made mistakes but, "I believe Presidential candidate Matt Jeffrey Melis and Stephen Ryan what ness for happened," said - Dan Robert, Gouett had crowd of those mistakes will make me a McGuffin have been sentenced to a visible Stephen Gehl, Melis and with fair of stu- Presidential Candidate better person." two of house arrest. support a number years McGuffin's lawyer. Earlier in the issues for dents in day, The came after green, while opponent sentencing While the assaulted student director candidates ranged from Dan Robert had an amount Melis and McGuffin pled guilty equal was left in critical condition, he of loss of the Fine of heard in the But Gouett was accepting the Arts program, to of assault campaign support charges aggravated has since recovered.
once to of issues dis- form most questions, remarking, transparency from a 2003 assault on of hoots and hollers from stemming Former Laurier football play- this." cussed within the BOD, increased the crowd. Even Peter Nickel, "I'm feelin a University of Waterloo fourth- er Derek Meddler is currently for his the who Nickel was criticized communication between student. has no in year optometry house experience serving a sentence of arrest lack of involvement in the Union. BOD, and the WLUSU and has been budget surplus. justice Donald Gordon inci- working stemming from an unrelated off "I wasn't considering running that the conditions of campus for the past year, explained dent. and decision for a long time, my the sentence would Melis received cheers from supporters prevent he in run was last minute," and McGuffin from their red t-shirts. to very leaving with files from The Record
admitted. - houses aside from While Robert emphasized Please"see Forum, page 2 school, work, 2 News
Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly
Candidates
tackle Fine
Arts, referenda
- Forum, from cover "comments were taken out of
context" and that he "did not
mean to offend anyone." He left Most candidates took their shortly afterwards, not to return brief time allotted to introduce for the remainder of the BOD themselves and reiterate their forum or for the Senate portion. platforms where each outlined Additionally, it was stated that the various ways that they would Faquiri was absent for the resi- their spend year on the board to dence tours and the Brantford represent the rights and interests forum. of the students. Bodnaryk also asked whether, "our Narges Bayani priorities are backwards,
with Arts and "Laurier students are gone [candidates]
to capable of more wanting pump more money into sports". spirit." first Josh Periard, a year stu-
dent whose revolved - Josh Periard, WLUSU director platform around increased marketing for candidate varsity sports answered that,
"Laurier of students are capable Most promised to work close- more spirit," while Carrie members ly with other board on McNabb and David Alexander projects, and Piscitelli, stated that both expressed regret at the that he wishes to "play a leader- apparent diminishing arts activi- ship role on the board, pushing all ties on Laurier's campus. other members into action." The .remaining questions When the floor was opened to included support for the potential any questions for the audience. CRT bus pass, dental plan, the Grant Bodnaryk, member of the lack of candidates' interest in Sexual Diversity Committee, attending current BOD meetings directly asked Yusuf Faqiri, a and the Dean's Trip for the BOD and Senate candidate, about WLUSU Management several statements that Bodnaryk Committee. considered homophobic. Andrew Zimcik He indicated that Faqiri Narges Bayani Editor's Note: Please see letters would be unable to the protect Above, Jamie Duitz, candidate for the WLUSU Board of Directors, addresses students in the Concourse 7 on page for an apology from of this at forum. Lower ieft, integrity large minority Tuesday's presidential candidate Dan Robert answers questions. Lower right, Board Yusuf Faqiri and a question of for Directors candidates wait for their turns at the group on campus. microphone. Trevor Cress well. Faqiri responded that the
Gouett's role as vice chair remains in question
and Communications Gouett believes Committee. that there was fact that this issue has made an
Welker moves to table the motion "He did but no coincidence nothing speak that the motion impact on his campaign. said "I for against it," Murphy. was brought forth only a week think those who choose so as not to affect He also the fact before the campaigning emphasized WLUSU election and not to become informed at our that Gouett had not facilitated the in the midst of his presidential election, and the platforms by all APRIL CUNNINGHAM successful President. Though a Laurier Student Caucus, a body campaign. three candidates, I'm led to News Editor recall would have removed him meant to Student that it bring together believe yes, might nega- from his role of vice chair, he Senators with BOD members, tively affect their perceptions." Matt Gouett is still vice "The fact that your would continue to sit on the despite early support and sugges- chair. A motion recall Gouett to were ok Board as a director. tions from director Fraser [directors] from his current vice position as Current WLUSU President, McCracken. with tabling it leads News Bite chair on the WLUSU Board of Steve Welker, motioned to table Gouett was aware that the me to believe that which was brought Directors, the recall. "I don't proposed just recall was on the table after cur- AFRICAN LION SAFARI forth director Nick their actions were by Murphy this issue FORCED TO PAY FOR TIGER want to see adversely rent WLUSU VP: University last has been ATTACK week, postponed affect the candidate's abilities politically to Affairs, Anthony Piscitelli, until February 9. Gouett is cur- motivated." campaign," said Welker. This warned Gouett in election resi- for WLUSU The Record that African rently running motion reports passed. dence tours that he would encour- - Matt Gouett, Lion Safari is to of In the which presidential pay upwards meeting, was age directors to recall him from $2.5 million to two people man- well attended in the candidate and WLUSU vice The Cord Weekly by students his position. However, he said he chair gled by a Bengal Tiger while at alleged that IS A gallery, Murphy would not discourage them from the African Lion Safari had fulfill game Gouett failed to his tabling the motion. "I think that although Mr. park nearly nine years ago. role as vice chair of the Board. In "I kind of was ticked off by Murphy said it wasn't because of The justice, Jean he pointed out that particular, Anthony's comments in Little the timing of the issue... I would MacFarland, ignored African Gouett had failed to support ini- House," says Gouett, referring to disagree... for the most part, it Lion Safari's claim that the two President Craig Radcliffe tiatives of the ad-hoc Visibility the residence tours. was motivated by timing," he VP: Finance ArthurWong visitors did not heed the posted VP:Advertising Angela Rosier says. that warned feed- Human Resources Hendra Salim signs against "The fact that [directors] were Chair of theBoard Tundeigli ing the animals or rolling down Vice Chair. Komel Szrejber okay with tabling it leads me to Board of Directors AnitaJandu windows. believe that their actions were JenniferMcCoy One of the lawyers for the Eden Orbach politically motivated," he added. Jordan Jocius noted that Cambridge game park shearer "To be honest, it's sad." Corporate Secretary. Penny quite the client "was very disappoint- In Tuesday's election forum ed with the decision." The Cord Weekly is the official student newspaper of Wilfrid University. It is editorially independent Laurier an newspaper in the concourse, Piscitelli published by Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications, is Waterloo, a corporation without share capital. WLUSP gov- the issue of Gouett's brought up erned by its board of directors.
tabled recall once He those and do again. Opinions expressed are of the author not neces- WIARTON WILLIE SAYS... reflect those of the Editorial Board, The Cord, WLUSP, sarily asked why he directors WLU or Hamilton Web Printing. thought
for addresseswith- wanted to recall him. Cord subscription rates are $20.00 per term in Canada.The Cord is printed by Hamilton Web Printing and is "I don't published every Wednesday. honestly know," said
Gouett. He went on to comment Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications
75 University Avenue West, that he refused to become a part Waterloo, Ontario, N2L3CS door deal- (519) 884-1970 exL 3564 of Piscitelli's "back Erin Moore Fax:(519)883-0873 , ings." Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 Matt seen here at Wilf's, still has his fate as vice chair still Gouett, up is HAPPY DAY! www.wlusp.com Gouett not blinded by the GROUNDHOG in the air. e-mail: [email protected] Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly News 4 3
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NATIONAL ; Dollars for Vbisoft Dr. ; Docherty The Canadian is modestly [ accepts government
! going to give Übisoft, a promi-
! nent videogame developer with ! Teaching Scholar Award a successful studio in Montreal, j five million dollars over the three ; course of years, reports STEPHANIE VOLLICK the of here is recommends that quality teaching so Docherty ; Gamespot.com. Staff Writer strong that it's almost embarrass- students study political science I The gift, to be administered that because ing they pick out one person politics have a daily ! by Jacques Saada, the Minister David chair of Docherty, citizens. because there are so many excel- impact on Canadian ! of Economic is a Dr.Laurier's Political Science Development, lent teachers here." "Whether like the state we or I grant that is to help cement the department, has received the He added that the amount of not, it affects our lives." He went of Montreal as Scholar ; city a major cen- Teaching Award. time young, new instructors recently on to explain, "Every Contributed Photo you tre for videogame development is ; Docherty currently teaching hired in the would of department buy a pack gum you're paying After his receiving undergrad ; in North America. a second statistics course year make it "a to tax there. That to great place get your money's going at WLU in 1984, Docherty its economic ! "Beyond per- and a third year Ontario politics education for come." the time decide years to state. Every you returned in 1994. He has been a ! formances, it is an industry that course. He is the author of Mr. When asked if he the to to a casino, that thought go money's for 11 and is cur- ! professor years builds on the talent and passion Smith Goes to Ottawa and has award would students to the state." impact going on an ! rently working internation- of men and women for whom finished book recently a on leg- choosing to take his courses, he "The state is the one that al That determines Economic project. why no dream is too big. islative behaviour in Canada and ; and not decides whether it's the court or laughed said, "probably some attracted to work people are development is that too: an federal and ; provincial careers. because I I whether and les- teach prerequisites. parliament, gays in federal offices provincial or ; exciting human adventure," was humble Docherty very can't from another bians the state see someone can get married; and would back why they move ! said Saada. and modest about the award. He discipline taking my statistics regulates how much you pay for and forth. "It so commented, just happens • course." tuition," he added. PROVINCIAL
that this year I got the award, but [ Eves is out
! Ernie Eves, the former Ontario the safety of students and disrupt- ! premier, is resigning from ing classes. ; provincial legislature, reports Video footage, taped by one York students beaten Canoe.ca. ; by cops of the protesters, showing the use ; The announcement of his of batons on students as well as J resignation, that was made in physical intervention by the MARYAM BEHMARD Ross Jan. received bruises Building after the rally or injuries. ! his Orangeville riding, will and York Excalibur police security, was York University 20. The Grassroots Anti-imperial- ! force a by-election. screened in Vari Hall to over Konstantine Kilibarda, an ist Network the organized ! "It is with a great deal of sad- students. But it unclear TORONTO -- Two stu- 1,000 was (CUP) academic researcher from demonstration. to that I ; ness me am announcing dents beaten as to whether or not a student were badly by police The administration called sub- Cambridge University, was ; tonight that I am going to attempted to grab an officer's after they refused to leave an arrested and detained in the room after members of the anti- Mit letter of police ! my resignation as demonstration in gun. anti-imperialist with four other students and said imperialist group and local 3903 ! an MPP," said Eves. Student Moiz is of York University's Vari Hall, Syed one he witnessed the alleged beating of the Canadian Union of Public students who viewed the where protest is forbidden. many LOCAL of Birtig by the police. Employees began using mega- ; video. Police beat PhD student "Famous Scientist" "They started hitting him phones in Vari Hall and allegedly J "I don't believe that a student Gregory Bird with a baton, while repeatedly and when he lifted his disrupting classes. for the But the science student Nicholas was going gun. political ! Newswire.ca reports that head, it was just covered in The administration released a for taken due police were also here our Birtig was to hospital ! Leonard Susskind, a noted blood. The group were all pretty notice Jan. 21, stating the protest- safety," said Syed. to beatings he allegedly received physicist and scientist from roughed up," said Kilibarda, ers became violent, endangering j by police in a holding room in the Stanford University, is visiting adding: "In detention, I was tack- ;
the new Perimeter Institute in led from behind by an officer and ; J Waterloo. brought to the ground. I didn't ! Susskind will be resist — I just went limp." delivering scientific lectures to the Five people -- Bird, Birtig, ! special
at the Institute as Kilibarda, Alissa Watt and Erin ! physicists I well as a lecture, Gray — were arrested and taken giving public Hole to Toronto police's 31st division ; "The Black Wars." after participating in the rally. ■ 30-Hour Complete Seminars ! compiled by Fraser King Constable Isabelle Cotton, ■ Proven Test-Taking Strategies spokesperson for the police divi- ■ Personalized Professional Instruction
sion, said a in Vari Hall struggle Correction: The ■ Comprehensive Study Materials I top photo cap- between one student and police tion 27 of last week's ■ Simulated Practice Exams j on page led to the student allegedly identified the ■ Free Repeat Policy I Cord incorrectly to reach for offi- attempting an the far Dallas ■ Personal Tutoring Available I person on right as cer's handgun. It was ■ Thousands of Satisfied Students Green. actually George Toronto police also allege two Pettit. Jesse Ingelevics was Oxford Seminars officers in were punched the face incorrectly identified in the bot- t-800-269-6719 and officer had hot bever- one a The Cord Sean Palter, Excalibur/CUP tom right photo. 416-924-3240 thrown in his face. But age these regrets errors. Pictured above is a York student who participated in the raliy which Cotton confirmed no officers into escalated a protest on January 20.
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Bag O' Cord General Meeting CRIME 4:30 Thursday, February 3
TRESPASS BREAK, ENTER & THEFT
2:lsprn Wednesday, January 19 January 21 -22 Everyone is invited! A WLU student was warned for Person (s) unknown broke into
handing out pamphlets for a two offices in the Aird Building
local bar in the Science and stole a \ Building quantity of money. cv 112 without authorization. She was Regional Police Forensic Meet in the WLUSP office voice to your later observed continuing the Identification Unit attended and activity in the Nichols Centre dusted for fingerprints. cdinments, concerns, or questions. Quad. The matter will be sent to
the Judicial Affairs Council. TRESPASS
DRUGS 12:20am Was The Cord's election Sunday January 23 coverage satisfactory? 8:00pm Wednesday January 19 Is there The Cord could do better? A non WLU male was evicted something observed Officers three non from the Turret after he slipped Do have a bomb and a list of WLU males at the of 202 door demanjds?! rear past security. He was you
who Regina appeared to be issued with a verbal trespass
passing and smoking from a warning.
pipe. Drug use was suspected TRESPASS and the individuals were 12:45am 23 approached. They discarded the Sunday January
pipe but a strong odour of
A WLU student was evicted hashish could be detected. The For more informatiori emaUi [email protected] from the Turret because of his individuals admitted to smoking inappropriate behaviour. He I the substance. They were subse- evicted from became verbally abusive quently the proper- towards officers but finally left. ty. No further evidence of drugs A short time later he found. was found was News Bite sleeping in the Schlegel
Building. He was again evicted. TSUNAMI THIEF SOUGHT CRIME OF THE WEEK: The matter will be sent to the stole tsunami donations
Judicial Affairs Council. Fake? Real? Fake? Real? Kevin Wasiloff, pictured on the
CAUSE DISTURBANCE of no fixed address is COUNTERFEIT right, 2:l3am Sunday January 23 charged with Theft Under Wednesday January 19 $5000 in connection with the
Three non WLU males were recent theft ofTsunami donation WLUSU staff handed in to evicted from the Turret after boxes from three Tim Horton's Security what they believed a
minor altercation. All three were locations. to be a counterfeit five dollar issued with In addition Richard bill. Investigation revealed trespass warnings. Guenette and Natasha Orlik are the bill was genuine. KNOW A STORY THAT also sought for the same inci- COULD HAVE MADE THE dents. BAG OF CRIME? with .information is MEDICAL ASSIST Anyone CALL THE CORD NEWS asked to call Division 1 B:soam Thursday January 20 DEPARTMENT! Detectives at (519) 653-7700, -0710 884 extesion 3564 ext. 4432 or Crime Stoppers, 1 An officer and an ambulance i cord@wlusp. com 800 222 TIPS. responded to the Bookstore after
Waterloo Police Service receiving a report that a female Regional
student had fainted. She
received facial injuries and was
subsequently transported to hos- pital. ® Ontario TRESPASS
12:38am Friday January 21
A non WLU female was escort-
ed from the area of the Turret
when she The minimum is refused to leave after wage going up. being denied access to the pub
due to insufficient identifica-
tion.
MISCHIEF
12:02am Friday January 21 General Students under 18 Liquor Server Hunting & Fishing Hunting & Fishing Homeworkers for five Minimum and working not Guides: for less than Guides: or (people doing Person(s) unknown broke a win-
more than 28 five consecutive more hours in a work in dow at Little House after throw- Wage paid
hours week or hours in a day day whether or not their home for ing a chunk of ice at it. per during a school the hours are an employer) BREAK ENTER & THEFT holiday consecutive January 21 -22
Current 110% of the A St resident that King reported S7.lsflK>ur $6.70/hour $6.20/hour $35.75 $71.50 wage rate minimum sometime between Jan 21 - 22 wage
person(s) unknown enteced her F 2 suite and stole her laptop com- r°ate $7.45/hour $6.95/h o Ur $6.50/hour $37.25 $74.50 minimumwage puter and other items. The suite wage
had not been locked.
BREAK AND ENTER WITH the will hour INTENT On February 1, 2005, general minimum wage increase to $7.45 per from the 10:50pm Saturday January 22 of Annual follow current rate $7.15 per hour. increases will bringing the general minimum
While the Arts checking wage to $8.00 per hour on February 1, 2007. The increases are being phased in over four Building an officer discovered and will also be reflected in all minimum an unlocked door. Person(s) years wage categories.
unknown entered and went
a number of drawers in about how the through To find out more new minimum wage guidelines affect an office filing cabinet and desk.
It that was and call visit of Labour web site. appears nothing employers employees, or the Ministry taken. Regional Police Forensic
Identification Unit attended and
dusted for fingerprints. Think you can do better?
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Information Technology Manager (honourarium position) Copy Editing Manager Marketing Manager / H (\\T I"1 ¥ u3Tj Human Resources V m/\F 1 Manager m. m w^m | 6 Editorial Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly The tiethathindssince 1926 The Cord Weekly A proudmember of theCanadianUniversity Press Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Opinion Editor Features Editor Caitlin Howlett Bryii Boyce Michelle Pinchev Production International Editor Manager Student Life Editor Currie Brandon Kris Cote Jennifer Asselin News Editors Arts & Entertainment Editor Special Projects Editor April Cunningham Carly Beath Colin Duffett Fraser King Sports Editor Bryan Shinn Staff Contributors Production Assistants AnanthanSundaresan Alex Hayter Don Morgenson John Meddick Wilbur McLean Miranda MacDonald Jessica Peter Kendall Giberson Kathryn Mcintosh Brad Skelton Mike "BBA" Li Sarah Schroer Megan Maclean Nicole Wilker Rob Crocco AdrianMa Dan Roth JanetLinseman Ben Shragge Blair Forsyth-Stark Laurie Vandenhoff Sydney Hclland Kate Timmers Stephanie Vollick J.D. Muir Richard Togman Rames Paramsothy Mike Brown Yusuf Faqiri Tony Ferguson Dan Polischuk Derek Bartaschek Copy Editing Manager. Amy Rogers Tyler Williams Mark Hopkins Alan Kan Copy Editors Kevin Field Ruben Gu Konu Veronica Hughes JordannaShtal Grace Kim Laurie Sadowski Andrew Zimcik Jessica Roy Brenda Heatly Krista PeteCram Shackleford Narges Bayani Danyelle Erwin HeatherOlavson Quote Of The Week Regan Walsh Jeremy Woodcock StefanieBuszynski "I'm feelin' this." Jillian Pancotl - Presidential candidate,Matt Gouett Photo Mangers Erika Ivanic Erin Moore Ad Production Cain Manager. Jacqueiyn Next Issue: February 9 Super-Duper IT Manager. Greg Smith Give us your extra- large coffee just once it's the price of an Seriously,extra large coffee. Students may rightly wonder how they'll derive any tangible benefit from a $1.50 increase in their Student Publications fees. After all, WLUSP is exiled in a tiny basement office, uses graph- F s Kn9 ics software five years old, pays include of opportunity to more Put out the fire. its two full-time employees a rel- you. ative and still pittance yet we pro- the WLUSP increase. In the shorter-term, WLUSP Support $1.50 duce, in our humble opinion, needs more funding to remain a quality publications. vibrant member of the student Admittedly, few outside the media. At the risk of tooting our organization have little idea of own horns, if you could compare what it is e do, how we do it, The Cord other student to papers, and how much it all costs. That's as we do, it's clear that Informed frequently votes one thing we'd like to change. with two staff members only only paid Sounds strange, but this fee and a fleet of outdated computers, the increase is more about you, we produce a reasonably good student body, than us. newspaper. We take pride in informing Fraser King However, your additional and engaging our student com- funds will not augment what we experience YOUR votergasm munity, a service that would be do but already well, help us to much improved under the pro- mediums into expand our areas News Editor posed fee increase, the center- that are in dire need of improve- piece of which being a new ment. The Cord and Blueprint office in the heart of the WLUSP to employ. desperately need to be online, Waterloo campus. If The low voter turnout means increasing media accessibility you've not taken the time to we're of Yes, aware our repu- that only those students who are and again, your ability to partici- the tation as most publicized understand the issues and dedicated to the election are pate in WLUSP through an inter- campus clique. A new office, with going to actually spend the time active website. and in expanded square footage candidates, please sleep to vote. Granted, some of these We can assure your extra the Concourse dedicated proximity to people are to their $1.50 will not be wasted on would be instead the a more welcoming friend candidate and are only ambiguous 'administrative' costs abode for volunteers. new voting as a sign of friendship, but In or irresponsible spending. fact, Believe it or not, we need and I think the rest of the voting which pop- the extent to we already You aren't going to vote and that Welker, for treating WLUSU too welcome new people to join the ulation are those students who our is a stretch dollars testimony makes me much like a it fold. happy. business; however, actually take the time to read plat- to the resourcefulness and frugal- Most students well is multi-million dollar are not a opera- The sad is that our sar- forms and to reality maybe go an open of our Finance ity department. informed about the upcoming tion. WLUSU is an operation that dine can-like office is forum foreboding and query the candidates Truth be we can't told, even student elections and many aren't I, as a student, have invested in We that to most students. actually on relevant issues - is, stu- remember the last time we even aware that an election is and as a result, an operation that I miss the presence of WLUSP dents who can make an informed increased student fees above your even upcoming. Of those students want to represent me well and try groupies that would simply hang decision. inflation. who well informed make better are or even to university a in the office classes my Those the out between are people who We're full aware of a stu- moderately informed, less than place to be. who and on production night. should be deciding is going dent's be selfish with right to 30 percent actually bother to to be the WLUSU leadership for their financial resources. Many vote. those who the next year, actually think another If are not WLUSP that this is just The voter you going needs more may sub-thirty percent have enough information to make increase that fee will affect their turnout rate is why WLUSU is to bother to be to remain a choice those funding a good or even peo- bottom line come tuition time. desperately trying to get out the informed about vibrant member of ple that vote for candidate X have You every right to be short- vote by making the implausible student politics, I because candidate X is their the student media. if value the sighted, but that to vote is to be you promise sexy. friend - is candidate X going to the strongly urge you to We can assure indispensable service we provide, Perhaps people will be suscepti- do something that will make their into not bother $1.50 will not be try and put the fee increase ble to the notion that voting is voting. friends angry? and it for what want to be perspective judge sexy and will sexy wasted. to bother If you are not going it is: a decision to enable WLUSP themselves. to be informed about student pol- to better serve students both now I think the campaigns to turn The best for WLUSU to office would way I not A more visible itics strongly urge you to and in the future. students into is that Laurier apathetic voters a succeed, is, making a bother and if do both- also give us the prominence to voting you Just because The Cord bad idea. I think that this low more student-friendly university, should recruit more volunteers, as a er to be informed, you the newsstand appears on every voter turnout is a is to have An good thing. good leadership. of stu- move from our current subter- vote. Only a slim minority week doesn't that the status mean Seriously, ask yourself this ques- excellent way to ensure good dents bother to vote and ranean dwelling into a higher pro- actually will suffice. A have the quo responsible tion: Do I really want my student leadership is to people back if that is well-informed file locale would put us on minority student media should not chosen merely politicians by a bunch of who choose the leadership of the during Laurier Day tours then they should make a good map For exist, it should thrive. that, who voted so that WLUSU be well informed about people only candi- and with student passers-by. decision and elect an ideal we'll need tomor- to could have the candidates - this is the your help they some ridiculous reason on the other hand, if a bunch WLUSP is only as strong as its date, row. line at ridiculous that have HR pick-up some companies depart- then volunteers, and we'd like the of people vote randomly ments and don't the post-election party? just get crazy of there is a better chance electing A lot of people criticize the hobo that hangs around outside to a candidate that is less than ideal. Turn to 73 to learn more about the WLUSP Fee who that is page current WLUSU president, Steve pick company going Increase and read the platform Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly Opinion7 Three tenets ofparental visits Whining about wine If your parents love you enough to visit Waterloo in February, love they'll you enough to buy bottle. To avoid Kendall R. Giberson detection, we dental floss felt that the best to you way was drink as much as possible in someone's basement before existence. This is lot of a pressure Krista Shackleford Opinion Columnist heading to the dance before the for one conversation. alcohol hit us hard, all the while I have basic compiled some Like many people in Ontario, I munching on handfuls of mints rules. of enjoy a glass or two wine with or gum to disguise our booze I call these rules "Parental a meal in awhile. for Unshackled once Now, breath. Protocol" eh? (catchy, those who are critical of the lack I have read stories of how Alliteration!). Feel free to use of choices offer restaurants on people lost their taste for doing these in life. You your own can parents are coming to their wine lists, the provincial drugs after buying them over- thank me later. My All visit this week. week. government has granted you the the-counter in Amsterdam cafes If there was doubt about any ability to bring along our own because doing it legally took all The 1. answer is "yes" loving me, it has been brand of merlot, caber- my parents preferred the fun out of it. Now that bring- Experience has me that resolved. Can taught to you imagine taking net, or gewiirztraminer a ing wine into restaurants is legal, the a nice pattern. But correct answer is "yes." "Yes, geometric a week off in February to licensed Wait, it gets bet- eatery. the whole process of sneaking a I 8 hours of don't do any more cleaning than visit...Waterloo? get sleep a night." also Surely there are ter: can have the restau- fun you bottle in is just not anymore. I all of would for a If "Yes, have a file for my your parents guest. more pleasant places to travel this rant re-cork unfinished bot- your For kicks, I say people should your mom finds house receipts." "Yes, I use coupons your time of I know that I'm a tles so can take them home. year. you kill a bottle or two of home brew What do heinous, she can always clean. but can't religiously." ever you It that the nice person I imagine seems at first glance before lunch and then into You clean house, and go don't elaborate! Long-winded get a your being as nice as, Jamaica. at Queen's Park say, fuddy-duddies the restaurant buzzing mother to feel already answers such as "I enough gets helpful. Allow be frank. get in their old me to Having are mellowing out at who and laugh the people pay as Everybody wins! visit for week is sleep long as my boyfriend anyone me a a age. the extra corkage fees. isn't over" will I an introvert who sleeping there few struggle. am However, are a it is that 3. Get in touch with needs Seriously, good peo- inevitably lead to more your likes her Not sound anti- questions. catches the Your space. to to Bring Own have freedom to Of necessities I ple now more And do not want this. course, by social but you being around people Wine as it is called. program, enjoy themselves while out on mean material This is the The only exception to the goods. too much makes me want to lock The restaurant must have a spe- the town. this is a kind of time for all of the Maybe "yes" rule: When the question is to go shopping in room and eat cook- cial license, the wine must be myself my a olive branch extended to the "necessities" of life. "neces- related to In this the By ie sex. case, sealed dough. commercial brand (no public (along with lowering the sities," I mean that are correct answer is "no," things On of the of always home-brewed dandelion top stress having wine) prices of domestic wines) after essential to existence but no fun by an inno- visitors, there is the stress of hav- preferably augmented and you are charged a "corkage the to This is where provincial government spent quizzical You spend money on. PARENTS visitors. cent, expression. be the ing my as fee," as your server must most of last in. I year jacking up our extra points for asking what your parents come predict Now, get uncork bottle. This my parents are amazing one to your OHIP premiums and messing that, I "fellatio" - and upon my parents' arrival, individuals. I love them both means pronounc- is and fee around $25; the same around with health will feel sudden our coverage. it a urge to pur- with them ing incorrectly. get along or take, as most of the phenomenal- price, give So now we are 'encouraged' to chase hand lotion, shampoo, bat- ly well. But at the end of the day, bottles of wine that I would buy. drink wine, because everyone 2. Don't stress about cleanli- teries, bus tickets, Advil, socks, is of they are parents. This means that This a classic example pol- knows that wine in moderation is towels. Diet dental ness paper Coke, they have a to turn con- icy-making best studied the tendency by healthy, and healthy people are floss, and Nanaimo bars. Yes, I Most people's reactions to versations into interviews. elite model of job public policy. less of a burden on the health clean the count Nanaimo bars as a necessi- parental visits are to I'm sure all These have you've experienced new regulations care This is lot of life. True, these little items system. a more house from to bottom. Don't. ty this: top been formed due you're talking to your par- obviously to subtle healthy living campaign Your add up to a big expense. parents are visiting you, not ents and feel like are from the echelon than what is in Alberta you you pressure upper going on But parents hate to see a child the grotty corner behind your being interviewed for a high pri- of wine connoisseurs and not the and New Brunswick with the in distress. If love they you in "Firm fridge. who drink bottles of ority position the of people $7 'Two-Tier, Third Way' (or "Drop to visit Waterloo in Of course, it's to enough Success." instead of only polite Hermit out of brown Except try- paper bags the McCain Superfries, get off make house February, they'll love you be your presentable. the sidewalk ing to hired, are trying to on (Come to think fat you your asses and exercise!"). enough to buy dental floss. Like, you might want to arrange you reinforce the worthiness of of it,25 is a compared your bargain High-end restaurants must be the beer bottles on in your porch what ladies offer to some on flooding the Alcohol and Yonge St. to cork" but "pop your Gaming Commission of Ontario I think that they mean something with for these applications per- different). entirely mits right now. Maybe if Wilf's On the other hand, I can could for Letters to the manage to get approval Editor relate the who some to people such a license, it could attract would prefer to bring their own higher-end clientele. It would be bottles out to a night on the students quite a sight to see and with the VP made little effort these current coordinators and to learn about friends of mine Faqiri apologizes, again town. Several staff toting LCBO bags through least (or at a prior VP) to gain some committees and their obstacles, you used to bottles Bacardi bring (of the Concourse on their to of what the way understanding position are wholly unprepared to take on the In regards to comments made at or Smirnoff) to social functions wine and dine. If entails and what changes need to be full responsibilities of this position. you're on a Tuesday's Open Forum question peri- At the school and made. Open Forum Tuesday, I So I ask a new question: Why did (high dances) enjoy like most students, of tight budget od, which referred to my public use about efforts to mis-lead me at the Forum? them with a of inquired your prepare you Open group people (in make sure the word "fag," I would first and fore- just you bring along yourself for managing the internal to the bathrooms). Yes, I remember most like apologize to all of those I some people to split the corkage side of the Affairs - J.D. Muir offended. I University the when am not a homophobe; in days a person's most fee with. Environmental Awareness Committee fact I several friends. Department. have gay was a You stated that had prized possession jacket Me, I'll save money you spoken EAC: EcoHawks Coordinator by from Having immigrated with inside with the coordinator of the Academic an pocket just large take-out and drinking 10 I know ordering Afghanistan years ago, Issues Committee and one of to accommodate a wine home. what it my enough pint at exactly feels like to be perse- my EcoHawks executive [not the coordi- Get facts cuted for being a member of a minor- your straight but and that had nator, an exec], you ity group. Because of that, I would not with from the spoken anyone I find it hard to trust the content in written in the articles. can't which in The Cord never intentionally use racist or If you Hayter appeared Equality Awareness Committee The Cord's Arts & Entertainment sec- even how am this week. I thoroughly enjoyed derogatory language to offend others. get your captions right, is shame because of THREE [which a tion when the authors cannot even I to trust of the other at the concert on Although my comment was taken out supposed any myself Monday, committees you only reached two], I correctly musicians from the information to 24 and that both of context, it was an ignorant com- identify provided me. January thought led believe that in was to you speak- shows sound ment regardless, and inexcusable. they are reviewing. Let's start If the captions were written by bands brought a great mix of with these two had ing people you with the "BedouinSoundclash to the Turret. I wanted Again, I apologize sincerely to all of article, someone other then the author's of the and energy just an of the com- gained understanding back again" (Jan. The then the to out that if would like those whom might have been offend- 26). caption articles, maybe person/peo- point Hayter mittees, having sat down to discuss under the for the article incor- said should be a to make comment about The ed by my comment. In the future I photo ple writing captions a them. will identifies the on the far little bit more informed before Junction such as I found eliminate words from my vocab- rectly person they "Personally, Here is where it I gets sticky. as Dallas Green of Alexisonfire, the crafted ice-cube in ulary with the potential to offend right print something. marvelously with the AIC coordinator after spoke when the in the is rather know it like I'm drink It those around me. person photo I seems making a my more interesting," might the Forum. She claims that I Open Alexisonfire's lead deal out of a small but if be to do some research into hope that students will still con- singer George big issue, helpful although you spoke with her, the con- Pettit. The Cord wants to maintain kind sider voting for me on Thursday, as I any versation was not about her commit- Now let's will take a look at the arti- of in the future, the represent ALL of Laurier's integrity paper - Please see Letters, page 8 tee. I spoke with all executives my cle, "Dallas Green it alone this want not make so minority groups (including homosex- goes may to try to many did Tuesday night. Yes, you casually tour" issue with this observable mistakes. uals, bisexuals, and those questioning (Jan. 26). My with of but speak one them, not into article is also with the under their sexuality) by bringing minority caption about the committee. You did depth the Alexisonfire The perspectives and issues to the table press photo. - Derek Bartoschek make whole-hearted not actually a in Letter Policy: for the of caption states that the person the purposes creating a effort to learn about the internal work- All to the editor must be and sub- on the is Dallas letters signed more unified Wilfrid Laurier foreground, ground, s Note: The captions arti- stronger, (Editor for mitted with the author's name, student identifica- of the department as the ings public Green. Once again, this is The tion number, and telephone number. Letters must University Student's Union (under wrong. cles are written by the editor ofeach has been led believe. This leaves be received by 12pm Tuesday on disk, or via e- to in the is future President Matt Gouett). person foreground actually section and not the writer of the mail at [email protected] with the subject head- for to be desired. of 'Cord letter.' Letters must be typed or easi- something Alexisonfire's drummer, Jesse ing exceed 350 words. The story. CH.) lylegible and may not The UA committees are the to edit letter for brevi- strug- I findit hard understand Cora reserves right any - Yusuf Ingelevics. to Faqiri and will be cor- ty and clarity. Spelling grammar gling— they cannot afford an unpre- how a reviewing a Dallas rected. The Cord reserves tne right to reject any person Stop on Junction VP. that the Haytin' letter, in whole or in part. pared Considering Green show doesn't even know what A for Cresswell question VP:UA mate- should focus at least one;third Dallas Green looks like. The Cord reserves the right not to.publish in contraven- I in the rial that is deemed to be libelous or his/her am writing response to of on its internal com- of Ethics energy As soon as I saw these mistakes, I tion with the Cord's Code or journalistic Bedouin Soundclash and The standards. Anyone considering a Vice mittees and considering that have you immediately could not trust anything Junction review written by Alex Presidential position should speak 8 Opinion Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly The of dangers democracy The graduating ate talks, merger they were individualist societies emphasize Don to "lie each other the self Morgenson encouraged to as autonomous; achieve- to improve their bargaining posi- ment and self-fulfillment is cen- vote does count tions." The professor referred to tral. In collectivist societies, the such as self lying "strategic misrepre- is defined as an interdepend- Professor Emeritus sentation." ent of the is part group; priority One vote isn't make Caitlin Howlett going to a While it is to pick on given to the needs and of easy goals difference. such easy targets as business, the harmony, of group; group duty my daughters recently Wrong. Harper's Magazine recently and obligation are central. Robert As Onecalled from New York. student voters, we must .. that one in 10 Bellah of reported applicants argues (Habits elected she and her husband had just Editor-in-Chief ensure our officials con- for a university teaching post fal- the Heart) individualism has . . tinue to and the returned from a Manhattan dinner uphold improve sified his/her curriculum vitae. grown 'cancerous', us off I'm doesn't cutting graduating; my vote integrity of this school. We can party and she wanted to tell me And the New York Board of from responsibility for the com- matter. only do this by voting even when that they had spent a pleasant once revoked the med- mon culture of Regents good. . .a separa- it doesn't like it evening having dinner with Dr. Wrong. seem matters ical licenses of 24 tion results." I physicians be graduating, and I to that Henry Kissinger and his wife. may much and pass along mes- after discovering their had And such an be this grades emphasis begins or not leaving to students who will While she rhapsodized about how may may sage eventu- been altered by a Researchers six but I still have "friendly regis- early. presented university, a The vote witty and charming Henry was, ally graduate. graduate trar." to eight year-old school children to vote in the from lead- to responsibility ensures accountability my mind ran back "Operation Years French writer with situation ago a hypothetical upcoming student elections. I since it is vote from Condor," US complicity in Latin ers, a experi- Alexis de Tocqueville where a child is asked the have the materials available by at - of American "death squads," the my ence typically four years in America) teacher to a (Democracy wrote, complete jig-saw fingertips in the of The The murder of John Horman and the pages experience. graduating vote "Individualism is the characteris- before the bell puzzle rings. Cord Weekly and online at demands that the student leaders possible guilt of government offi- tic pathology of democratic soci- North American children and typ- www.wlusu.com/elections of tomorrow maintain the quality cials; Kissinger at a Paris airport, eties." He individualism utilized success/failure argued ically a www.clublaurier.ca. I can contact of student life and that where officials tried to subpoena promises represented a conscious and cal- continuum - did the child suc- the candidates remains personally by our degree reputable in him regarding possible war culated withdrawal from civic ceed or did the child fail? email and will I they respond. can the run. crimes. Hmmm. . long . responsibilities. Children from other countries ask them in questions open Elected student representa- Later I reflected on the moral about the often utilized effort Though we worry more an con- forums and online forums. I have tives won't the slippage inherent in Enron, guarantee reputa- numbers of conscience- tinuum - did the child growing try? the means to communicate and tion alone, but having control WorldCom, Tyco, etc., Nortel less - we must rescue the ask I have the beings psychopaths (psy- Clearly, questions. ability to over who those students and "tanking" amid suspicious are chiatrists estimate that four to idea of individual from its make educated and informed dignity an sure the best one accounting procedures; possible making they're five percent of males meet the total in the realms of vote. captivity to do the - even for one corruption in the UN's handling job just criteria of individual situation But I'm be here diagnostic "psy- not - psychology, going to is one to that of $30 billion designated for the year way protect such Dostoevski's chopath") as ethics and postmodern subjectivi- next I don't need to vote. of will "Oil for Food" program," the yea;, piece paper you figura- axe murderer Raskolnikov, on a return to a strug- ty by insisting Wrong. with for the rest abhorrent abuse of children at the tively carry you with the idea that "Great realm gling thoroughly open public Voting is not only your right, of life. hands of trusted priests; the your men are and evil" or where it can find a but it's a that beyond good paradoxically, responsibility, one In five ten even profligacy revealed in the Liberal years, years, Patricia set While Highsmith's psychopath- firmer, deeper of roots. for some students on this reason, twenty I want degree to government sponsorship scandal, years, my ic Mr. Ripley - research findings the sacred nature of the take The elected retaining lightly. mean I want the and campus something. soiling Paul Martin; our tend suggest that we to overem- individual we could embrace the student leaders of next year might $30,000 on four of close-to-home RIM Park debacle, spent years the role of the "bad seed" of "communitarian- phasize core insight not directly impact your student education to retain its value and leaving many purple with rage. and minimize the influence of ism:" the that the self life since won't be enrolled recognition you then some. One I can do this A 1966 Harris Poll reported way - i.e. the is made in and context success- inevitably society for 2005 - 2006 but indirectly is vote now and encourage those 66 percent of those polled had obsessed climate of democracies. the richest, most forms their and their term in rewarding leadership beside me and those behind me to "Respect for and confidence in Some Nader of years ago, Ralph individuality can only be office affects the of quality your do the same. Don't you want your our business leaders;" More (Crime in the Suites) asked when achieved in the sustained compa- degree. degree to mean something? recently only 20 percent said so. dealing with the famous electrical ny of others. A poll conducted for Time collusion company case, "What It is in public life where the Magazine reported that 76 per- did lead level a high executive, lives of men and women can of cent of the public saw "a lack become 57 years of age, an official in his most meaningfully about female The with the front article in ceptions sexuality. September page ethics business people" as con- fact Anglican Church, a benefactor of equal, individuated, moral and men prefer to see real or every- on Steve Welker's gondola-mickey tributing significantly to the women over it as - not incident, charities for children with cancer, free and in those fleeting, day-looking surgically appears though personal decline in moral standards. The enhanced professional dancers is no politics between Anthony Piscitelli to meet illegally with competition private, often illusory moments Harvard Business Review survey great crisis. and Welker is what made this headline for schemes?" His think the price rigging when we we can escape The ads for amateur in this news. asked their subscribers, "in your night admitted there was a constraints of and be lawyer morality publication are by no means exploita- We realize this probably wasn't there business company are prac- breakdown in more Welker's personal morality rather absorbed in an endless tive. The information you have, the best move on part, but it tices you regard as unethical?" the more are. A small was not of news. but, he said: "There is such a construction of private, personal empowered you worthy front-page with a Eighty percent responded black and white with a silly slo- Students do need to be informed, but business needs. The truth is that fractured square thing as compulsion. . . "it's all about is fun- feel that Welker's resounding yes! gan like, talent," we 'in-office' there and healed is such a thing as atmos- wounded souls are not nier than it is actions should be with the Citing a Harvard Business persuasive. reported there is such a as in themselves phere, thing by drawing upon But more importantly, anyone who same enthusiasm. School course titled, knowing acquiescence.'" but by being poured out into rela- respects women has to accept that they Similarly, the January 26 article "Competitive Decision Making," are capable of making their own deci- entitled "Gouett in jeopardy" conve- Comparing the values of tionships, into our communities. The Wall Street Journal reported sions. It's unfair to the women who niently appeared on the front page the "individualist" societies to those that while a student's grade was choose to strip if we assume that they week before elections. Once again, it of "collectivist" societies we find have made bad choice, that Piscitelli who seemed to out based on his/her ability to negoti- a they are was dig If stupid or are victims of coercion. What this story. Gouett's position was degrades these women is not that they really in jeopardy, why is this the first - about stunts to to incorrect to that have been from Letters, page 7 using "cheap" try imply they but that we refuse to see them as time students have been made aware attention and to to sex-driven strip the band. Referring to Brent Jackson garner people's try degraded by a campaign. but of this issue? The Gouett of anything a stereotype. Matt story "the lead of The them to vote. Rather, that sort campaign provides as simply singer get Women and because of took the the real are people unnecessary precedence over the 2003 elec- an attention grabber to Junction" just doesn't cut it. Put a little During provincial only that they are all different, and a girl deaths of two Lauder Alumni, as well tion, I remember Howard Hampton issue at hand. It's almost like how par- more effort into your concert reviews who isn't bothered by the idea of strip- as the Tsunami Relief vigil. Is it mere trying to nail Jello to a wall, to demon- ents trick their kids with a trip to ping and is attractive enough to win coincidence that Anthony Piscitelli's strate how McGuinty's plans won't Disneyland, but instead take them to - Jordanna Shtal is better off accusations make front- students money doing it, probably continually stick. Hampton also used a flip-board, the dentist. WLU aren't so at Roxanne's on a than news when he is for think that Monday night page running swiss cheese, and God only knows nai've as to actually by vot- WLUSP and It "sitting outside the bank with a President BOD? seems IS to sex would follow. paper Voting sexy what else demonstrate his opinions. ing, actual and as the information Piscitelli is cup a sign." though The whole point of those insane exer- We need to ask ourselves whether relaying from BOD meetings has more I about cises, as well as the ones mentioned am responding to your piece by Sincerely, there is to do with and hostil- The Cord's editors, is to anything inherently degrading personal politics the degrading means that have been get people Alan Kan ities rather about stripping or whether we are than the issues that actually used in the excited about something that seems to engage young people it affect Laurier students. but approaching through gender-orient- process of democracy. I can under- boring very important. ed double standards which make us A that is meant to As for the of sex to newspaper stand the anger you, and certain others, using concept student see that aren't there. address relevant issues should to vote, the that problems really feel about elections that are more get people examples of conflicts forward Admittedly, there are a lot peo- not bring personal amongst about style rather than substance. But the editorial put about how Smart Girls Know Better ple who see stripping through this BOD members to the forefront. it will laid are indeed seems to me your stance sounds very voting get you In WLUSU has been double standard and any woman who the past, atrocious. But I think the editors are ideological, which is noble, but reality Strip clubs are controversial institu- will have lost in the accused of students from the of strip dignity eyes excluding must also be into consideration. underestimating intelligence tions that many believe have no place put this of these people. However, Socrates the Union 'in-group.' It appears at students if think that stu- in let alone Election campaigns of kind, they actually society, advertising space any better. held that it doesn't matter how as WLUSP is no dents dumb to that many point though whether as important as the U.S. are enough accept in student publications, encouraging think that you're but the These two organizations are on cam- to be true. I am sure WLU students see people wrong, Presidential vote or our own local young women to strip. Arguments of I and student life. quality their reasons for doing so. pus to inform improve sexual references in as WLUSU election, have had to make voting only against stripping claim to be speaking don't think the who should work achieve women strip occa- They together to so-called attention more. use of "cheap campaign grabbers, nothing out on behalf of women but are only Cord as or should these goals and stop using The the word sex doesn't sionally occupationally stunts," to draw voters, because in Also, always out on behalf of those who speaking battles. too much about those who claim a for their intercourse is worry playground personal today's media-dominated world, imply by voting. "Voting disagree with stripping, and more that "smart know better." could that girls imagery is everything. sexy," simply mean voting importantly strippers. - Fed-up Fourth Years is good, attractive because it's of If anyone has a long term memory, part First prize for amateur night at the democratic and to Re: Personal in some may remember that former PM process you get Roxanne's is $1000 because the event politics Note: Piscitelli was have voice heard. is is The The Cord (Editor's Anthony Kim Campbell said during the 1993 your "Sexy" just sponsored by the Stag Shop. of acclaimed as WLUSP but election a new lexicon of words that of is president, federal election that cam- part popularity amateur night part of a in is running WLUSU Board of not the time to talk about implies positivity doing something movement towards realism in for paigns are larger As a group of 4th year Laurier stu- that is to Directors, not WLUSP. CH) the issues. While she not be com- important people. the sex A direction, I think, may industry. dents, we are disappointed to see the So, I that the editors are pletely accurate with this statement, yes agree that should be celebrated because it's continual decrease in valuable issues election correct when they that voting from harmful miscon- the fact is that today's cam- say step away the being reported in The Cord. Starting in be about But to all should ideas. they're paigns, leading up voting, are Cord Election Panel - ■ Feature Wednesday February 2, 2005 The Cord Weekly Opinion 9 WLUSU Election Selection 2005 Mitchell combined his desire the BOD. President - Dan Robert VP: UA - Jen ence with to follow through on initiatives He's a - made it priority to fix She holds experience and lead- has prompted him to pursue a Dan Hocking he is the only the "demise" of the BOD and ership internally and externally. role on the MC if elected, candidate who attended MC - the relationships. This Her anti-calendar suggestion is showing he's committed to Brantford as a student, and will will easily reduce the amount of bold and a welcomed one. improvements on this campus provide that accountability to students well those the satellite petty squabbling must as as monitoring campus. and 5: read in print online, and put Board of Directors Top very same improvements. more focus on issues that affect Keren Gottfried - Improving He - Fraser is Laura - the of the BOD is students. never hesitated to Fraser McCracken Gray Responsibility. transparency evaluate the performance of always predictable in his Laura recognizes the impor- important, and as a new mem- of research and takes her ber of the Keren do others nor was he afraid to actions to improve student life tance BOD, can for and follow the mandate of She not that with voice his choice president. job very seriously. only just even a simple His honesty and experience is WLUSU. If students want the knows what OPA stands for, but start like BOD phone exten- scheduled she knows Also for not unprecedented but certainly exam changed, how it affects sions. running senate, and he's Fraser will deliver that. - she shows commitment Caitlin Howlett important, promised us WLUSU her attention to a to not but Laurier trust, so I'm trusting he's going detail and demand to be well- just WLUSU, too. Editor-in-Chief - researched will be to deliver on that promise. David Alexander His experi- an asset on - Alexander - President Dan Robert accountable; the guy quoted David As a BOD Jen has wide breadth of in his member this Alexander a Napoleon Dynamite plat- year, Not only does Dan have knowledge and applicable form. has shown an interest in many has initiatives and is WLUSU experience having experience. She BOD expe- consistently also - and served as VP:SS but he has rience and has worked closely Matthew Park Park is an trying to keep the President an extensive list of other volun- with this year's VP:UA. Even intelligent and amicable indi- Management Committee accountable. teer activities. His performance with a cold, her performance at vidual and his platform is very at forum forum and inter- the open was impres- the open was energetic focused on the needs sive, fielding difficult questions and knowledgeable and she ests of students. Jamie Duitz - Not one to make with ease and knowledge. Dan would make an excellent VP. unattainable promises, Duitz would students' interests Fraser McCracken - instead to ask keep Having promises ques- at heart and is Board of Directors 5: served this the tions and for the approachable, Top year on BOD, get answers make intelligent and the best candi- McCracken has proven to be a students and work to the - date for position. Anthony Piscitelli Forget the very involved and passionate changes that are plausible. he has done fact that an impres- member, and his platform cov- sive of of job supporting issues ers a wide variety issues per- Blair Forsyth-Stark relevant to students and keep- taining to students needs. News Writer VP:UA - Jen Mitchell ing other WLUSU employees President: Dan Robert VP:UA: Jen Mitchell works above expectations with while keeping the corporate issues such as volunteer fees, role balanced. Jen honest students in Turret From the viewpoint of a Cord Mitchell has an per- underage the volunteer who often interacts sona and a solid background in and exam times. Dan Hocking - Hocking and in academic knows his stuff and will debate with student politicians on a lobbying - in He last-minute basis, it is reassur- issues which would serve her Keren Gottfried Gottfried with students mind. can her be trusted ing to know that Dan Robert well as VP:UA. Though seems well versed in current to fulfill his promis- has committed is issues and be trusted to provide com- platform quite similar to can to get es. ment to the while Mitchell has the a start paper, sup- Cresswell's, running on promises such food and - demon- porting our role to hold him character and experience to a cheap options Matthew Park Park accountable in critical her and Resnet and Kazaa a man- carry promises through midterm policy consistency. strated with ner. Out of the three candidates, represent student interests. issues this year that he would - I make I have the most faith in Robert Laura Gray think Gray's a good representative on to follow through and fill in the Board of Directors Top 5: idea to better utilize the the BOD. He is familiar with gaps that were missing this WLUSU website is a great way issues. year. Fraser McCracken - This to involve more students in April Cunningham their director has proven that he acts organization. She works in the interest of students and hard for the sake of students News Editor members President - Dan Robert VP:UA - Jen Mitchell Clublaurier.ca. active of the board I would like to this year, see After serious forum the - Mark him continue his work next some thinking The open sealed deal Mark Ciesluk I've found that between Jen clear- I like who picking for me, Mitchell was Ciesluk, people dig year. who I think two candidates ly much better prepared and writing/analysing policy, we I liked in than her after Piscitelli - a would both excel this posi- researched running spoke briefly open forum Anthony tion Robert. Dan raised some lot of what he had he I picked Dan mate. I don't particularly want and I thought he to say, in both vol- the in does to his has proven himself portfolio charge of lobby- interesting points. however need lessen the Board. unteer positions like Footpatrol ing to be filled by someone who partisan politics on Her in Coordinator and in the VP SS unclear on the issues at hand. Jamie Duitz - passion for Play nice with everyone the At the forum Dan this is and I role. open school amazing sandbox Anthony. impressed me with his refusal Board of Directors Top 5: hope she gets a chance to bring the her to play politics or to use energy to the Board. attack Dave Dave opportunity to personally Alexander - his opponents and his desire to Alexander, his platform Fraser McCracken - Fraser Editor's Note: stick the issues. I think he has been to impressed me, as did his McCracken, Marcos Moldes These are the election choices of to of the most involved and responses questions on one select editors, staff writers and Opinion Columnist opinion columnists of The Cord President - Dan Robert VP:UA - Jen Mitchell Weekly, none of who have any for- Dan - Solid ideas and Hocking the mal affiliation with any of is in school While Nickel's is Both platforms are fairly simi- highly involved energy candidates. The election choices his in work- tremendous, experience lar with an emphasis on politics do not necessarily reflect those of corporate operations does not ing closely with internal com- the Editorial Board, Cord staff or for his lack and McNabb compensate enough mittees improving course Carrie WLUSP. The selections are based in the of experience Student evaluations. Mitchell, however, Encouraging more Arts-related on information gathered through Union. Gouett and Robert have has been infinitely more active activities to help make up for platforms, online platforms, wealth of WLUSU than Cresswell the the loss of Fine Arts a experience on onlineforums and the open and both are well suited for the ClubLaurier discussion forums. forums both at the Waterloo and position. Gouett, however, runs She is experienced and engaged Fraser McCracken - Pushing Disclosure: Brantford campuses. the risk of overextending him- with the student population. for better distribution of David Alexander is Editor-in- self with his highly ambitious WLUSU surplus Chief of the Blueprint Magazine -platform. Dan Robert is a Board of Directors Top 5: (WLUSP), Dan Hocking is also a proven leader with a more Anthony Piscitelli - volunteerfor theBlueprint, and focused agenda. Mark Eade - Pushing for Undeniably controversial but is Anthony Piscitelli has been in the director who has initi- transparency WLUSU a proven acclaimed as the Adrian Ma with monthly publication ated change 2005-2006 WLUSPPresident. update News Writer 10 International Wednesday February 2, 2005 ■ The Cord Weekly New outbreak ofviolence in the DRC Renewed conflict threatens hopes for peace and reconstruction RUBEN GU-KONU lives have been lost in ethnic Staff Writer clashes between various militia groups in the northeastern region, Democratic of Republic Ituri. According to sources is tumul- TheCongo (DRC) on a including aid workers, the attack tuous road to peace, and while on the village took place early parts of the country have experi- last Wednesday morning. Che is enced and some form of peace situated at about 60kilometres reconstruction in recent months, east of Bunia, the region's capi- in the eastern of the villages part tal. embattled African nation are Aid workers were transport- experiencing fresh acts of vio- ing food and supplies to more lence. than 7,000 Hema people affected Various aid organizations by the ethnic conflict when they have confirmed that at least one arrived to find the village is dead but, according to person engulfed in flames, fearing for other ethnic militia sources, over their safety, they were forced to 80 have been killed people may turn back with their cargo, leav- when a heavily armed militia ing the people behind who went stormed Che, a village located in without supplies for days. the eastern of the part country. Rudi Sterz, spokesperson for The UN has asked its workers to Agro Action, an independent the Contributed Photo investigate allegations. German said that NGO, only one A child stands Hema amidst the smoking rubble of his home as ongoing conflict is forcing thousands of body was found among the Congolese to flee to neighbouring Uganda. but June elections are remains of the village more are feared to have lost These kinds of attacks and but thousands of well-armed threatened by the people neighbouring Uganda. year their lives in the clashes and of in the BBC's outbreak of violence, pos- acts violence resumed early According to ethnic militia are still present in the fire. in sibly December the mineral rich Arnaud Zajtman in Kinshasa, the various regions of the country. and the failure of the the the of where various eth- of the the the Following attack, region Ituri, capital DRC, neither Disarming militia is one of UN and the State to BBC that Thomas reported nic militia groups are struggling UN or the current Congolese the important prerequisites for leader of the Hema protect the people. Lubanga, to control many of the resources government appear to have the successful polls in June. Unless militia, the Union of the has offer. end the vio- this Congolese region to According authority or power to process takes place, inde- believed the Lendu mili- and and international Patriots, to the UN other independent lence in the area and provide sub- pendent Over 3,000 peacekeepers are tiamen behind the attacks were sources, it is believed that over stantial protection to the thou- observers fear that the elections stationed in the eastern area of on He believes this is have been dis- Wednesday. 12,000 people sands of refugees and displaced may be violent, leaving the the DRC, with 2,000 along nearly another incident aimed at just placed as a result of the resumed persons. results in question. aid workers. intimidating the civilian popula- violence. Most of those who have Elections are scheduled to Since July 1999, over 50,000 tions. been forced to leave have fled to take place in early June of this Censorship heightened in light of family values TYLER WILLIAMS is often used reality they are by Staff Writer activists for gay as cover teaching children that homosexuality is the In another example of the crack- moral and biological equivalent down on potentially offensive to heterosexuality." material, the U.S. government The catalyst for the attack has announced that it will rescind came after the announcement that part of a $100 million dollar grant Spongebob Squarepants and given to the popular PBS chil- other cartoon icons such as The dren's series Buster the Bunny Muppets and Barney the dinosaur because a recent episode depicted would be appearing together in a the title character visiting a promotional video that would re- Vermont farm owned by a same- "We Contributed Photo make the song Are Family" sex couple. which will be distributed to pub- Palestinian security forces are taking on a greater role in a bid to stop insurgent attacks against Israel The show, which was and the lic schools around the further growing peace process. country. designed to promote tolerance for the diversity of the modern fami- Israel and Palestine move towards ly, has been slammed by the U.S. "While words like peace Education Secretary, Margaret diversity are Spelling. "Many parents would TONY FERGUSON harmless... are cease-fire to end this cycle of seem like they are willing to co- they not want their children Staff Writer young violence," Abbas told reporters. operate, believing that a truce often used by gay exposed to the kind of lifestyles The Israeli army was ordered would be possible if Israel guar- Israel activists as cover..." made an important peace portrayed in the episode," arrests antees it will to the arbitrary and halt military opera- towards stop gesture Palestine last Spelling contends. She also urged of Palestinian tions. - killing militants, Focus on the Family, Christain week as officials ordered the the network to return funds slot- unless they posed an immediate "Regarding the issue of Israeli army to stop proactive ted for the development of the tel- Organization threat to Israeli lives. Several resistance, it will continue until in the Gaza and operations Strip evision program to the federal roadblocks were lifted in the the Israeli attacks come to an end scale them down significantly in government. While censorship and a crack- West Bank which allowed and its army gets off our land," the West Bank. The Buster the Bunny fiasco the A down on lewd and obscene con- increased mobility along with says a spokesperson for the 1 This comes as a major move is the most recent only example, tent in the U.S. media has been re-opening of all three crossings Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, a mili- after a few weeks of hos- of the recent attacks shaky however, on since the Bush into the Gaza strip. tant group that has been a main increasing tile between the two culture the Federal diplomacy popular by Administration first to Israel's Prime Minister Ariel catalyst for the Palestinian upris- came sides. Communications Commission in 2000 and announced a Sharon was optimistic about the ing. power The call to reduce military (FCC) and other media watchdog that focus on a return to old-fashioned new agreement, commenting While Palestinians are the operations was made at Last week several groups. right- family ideas and morals, the real "the conditions are now ripe to expected to disarm militants, request of Palestinian leader wing Christian organizations the Israel is for the renewed of allow us and Palestinians to expected to reciprocate spark surge in Mahmud Abbas as a first step accused the popular cartoon censorship was the infamous reach a historic breakthrough in by halting Jewish settlement con- the continual conflict. of teach- ending Spongebob Squarepants the Bowl the relations between us." struction in the West Bank and 'Nipplegate' at Super Abbas had ordered an end to ing tolerance of homosexuality to also half-time show. Following a The agreement comes as Gaza Strip. anti-Israeli attacks just over one children. which conflicts firestorm of controversy, a key move for ending Abbas commented on the week to Israel's decision to In statement released prior a by shocked those involved in the among militant groups. The state of affairs in the Middle had of stop military operations, and Focus on the Family, one the for Palestine and fiasco and the levying of heavy peace plan East, condemning all violence. orders for numbers of Christian that made given large organizations fines the FCC the Israel calls for the Palestinians to He added that Israelis and by against forces to be deployed the accusation, stated "while security of the event, the FCC disarm militants, which Abbas is Palestinians are "destined to live sponsors along the Gaza Strip with Israel. words like diversity and unity willing to do. Some militants - 12 - Please Peace, 12 Please see Censured, page "We are seeking a mutual see page sound harmless... enough, the Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly International* 11 Chinese with content booming economy Windows Grace Kim TOTHEWORLD More than 15 years after the Tiananmen Square massacre, Staff Writer agitation for political reform has of the crucial observa- all but Onetions to be made in the disappeared is world today whether or not he to the it is Zhao's free market sympathy gave pro- fact, poli- economic China's liberalization democracy movements in 1989. cies that have transformed the will eventually bring its In it political fact, was during the poor country into a thriving con- liberalization. In other words, as Tiananmen Square protests when sumerist-oriented society, where China its to opens economy Zhao tearfully pleaded to the students lack interest in politics, embrace are capitalism, many demonstrators- comprised mainly let alone protests. keen to observe if China will start of intellectuals and students- to A computer science student at democratizing itself time before the in any stop protesting army Peking University Beijing, soon. intervened. Allan Yen, remarked that "I think The recent death of Zhao the Chinese like Although govern- many young people me pay Strike Guantanamo need for the administration to former two at try Ziyang, a secretary-gener- ment has yet to account for how less attention to politics, and to America from attack, al of the Chinese Communist protect many people were actually killed more attention to living better but The 'War on Terror' suffered a noted that the military tri- Party (CCP) and than and economic Deng more 15 years ago, the Deng improvement. setback last when the bunals are unlawful. Judge Joyce de facto leader of in year Xiaoping's (the government, the immediate They don't care about politics in Supreme Court ruled that Hens Green concluded that the the CCP from 1978 to the of the Tiananmen early aftermath China." Teng Jimeng, a professor non-combatants" could of law was not followed, 19905) one-time "enemy process protege, pro- Square protests ousted Zhao, at Beijing Foreign Studies not be held without trial. making the tribunals unfair, and vides a clue, if not an that this outright fearing his lenient stance on pro- University argues gener- violated In an attempt to circumvent she also noted that they answer. Before movements al the getting democracy might apathy among new genera- the courts ruling, the Bush the Geneva Conventions. to this crucial question, however, place China towards democracy. tion is "unprecedented in Chinese Administration to Some inmates have been held it is worthwhile to examine his tearful sought try Since pleading to the history. The general level of peo- detainees through secret military at the Guantanamo Bay prison Zhao's chief for standards is achievements, protesters, Zhao was put under ple's living greatly tribunals. The administration has for more than three A sim- reveal useful about years. they insights government-supervised house improved and with the economy ilar suffered another setback, as the court case was thrown out by and state of feel the. past present arrest. doing so very well, people DC courts have ruled again that this a judge in Washington last China. satisfied and pacified." is not legal. month, and experts contend that Born in 1919, Zhao joined the Professor Zhao of Zhao Ziyang's funeral Jiangmin The courts recognized the both cases will eventually go Communist Youth League in the National Chengchi University was a low-key event. before the Supreme Court. 1932. It was not until the end of in Taiwan also concurs that it his Mao's failed "Cultural Ironically, was Chinese is society no longer as which incurred liberal reforms which Revolution," political as it was in 1989 and that massive and unemployment insured political no political mechanisms for such brought devastating poverty to as the Tiananmen stability in China. protests Square that Zhao's economic in China, are place today. started reform policies to gain As long as the Chinese econo- momentum. So, we are once again back my is doing well, then it seems the for will that During 1980s, with our original question; people are unlikely to mount Zhao's vision economic And for the instance, through China's spectacular protests. now, at least, China embarked incremen- on an growth spur another Tiananmen people seem to be content with tal liberalization the path by adopting Square protest in the near future? creation of new wealth that free market forces in agricultural Will people demand greater polit- Zhao and his other Communist and light industry sectors, thereby ical and civil rights or more colleagues implemented decades command the Chinese gradually abandoning democracy? ago. Despite govern- in favour of While this is not ment's about the economy privatiza- likely any paranoia possi- tion and free trade. time soon, I am still cautious to ble demonstration for democracy Although widely recognized predict. The China that Zhao after Zhao's death, his low-key as a successor to Deng as a knew as a idealistic official funeral on failed for have official criminal record. young, Saturday One vote everyone an national Zhao found him- leader, Communist party member is no to spur any major public protests. A spokesperson for the Iraqi self from the expelled over the same In - power longer China today Large numbers of Iraqis and for- Election Commission, Farid eign nationals went to the polls Ayar, stated that "if Saddam had wanted to vote he would have is last week, but the lack of an not a least been entitled to do so but he Democracy always good thing absentee ballot left at one have had to to person unable to participate in would go a polling in and in increase democracy with Israel. has become a station person." Richard Togman popu- Egypt Iraq's historic process. lar in Iran would be stable and Saddam is accused participation relatively open country Saddam Hussein, currently in currently since it is who of crimes and highly desirable, the is no longer a threat to her U.S. captivity, was eligible to against humanity that the but he has to be ruling theocracy pushes neighbours. vote, but was unable to because genocide, yet radical the But the he able convicted. From the right agenda as opposed to Egyptian people are was not to get to a polling reform and liberal minded much intolerant in officials more more nearly station. Iraqi election officials U.S. military con- These few weeks have looks than firmed that Saddam had not past seen a public. However, as one every' sphere their govern- confirmed that Saddam was eli- dramatic in the for of the the voted in election. upsurge hopes west Ayatollah, ques- ment. If Egypt's political process gible to vote because he does not Sunday's The tion be the Middle-East democracy. soon becomes whether one were to liberalized, coun- liberal Iraqi's went to the polls to choose would desire a dictator- try would surely take a turn for the radical. The of the their leader and to construct a ship or an illiberal democracy. popularity constitution after decades under Muslim Brotherhood, an ideolog- repressive rule. At the same time, ical brother of Al-Qaeda, would In Middle many for Palestinians have elected a pro- serve as a platform power. Eastern gressive reformer. countries, A similar situation exists in The number of Arab democra- democracy will bring Jordan, where the masses are cies has from often with and surged none to two. anti-western regimes teeming rage hatred towards the With record numbers like these, West; espe- to power. one may expect to see some cially Israel, as a large proportion change in the region and a move of Jordan's population is from towards In nations such Palestinian. The anti-American away despotism as Egypt or democracy. But how desirable Jordan, the ruling class is much jihadists in Iraq are led by Abu that and liberal Musab who is change is depends on your more pro-western Al-Zarkawi, point of view. minded than the general public. Jordanian. No that This is that there of one would doubt an not to say is no Under the iron grip King form of political liberty in these Abdullah, Jordan has modernized Catholics for condoms Vatican official to adopt such a countries, however, the social and and become a key ally ofAmerica stance. Earlier in the week at a in economic spheres are much more and has relatively warm relations In lieu of the official Catholic Spanish Bishop's Conference than the with Israel. towards Madrid, officials also took a open general masses A turn policy against birth control, a pro- would choose. As well, these democracy would surely end in senior Cardinal, Georges Cottier, condom stance. "Contraception has in the context of the countries are surely more peace- disaster as the illiberal and radi- is arguing that condoms should a place of ful in their state of dictatorship cal tendencies of the masses be legitimized in Africa. integral and global prevention than if the were would Jordan's modern- AIDS," stated Juan Antonio political process topple Cottier argues that "the virus ization efforts and Martinez a open. reap anarchy [HIV] is transmitted during a Camino, spokesper- be ruled the in the As well, Israeli- son for the conference. The Egypt may by region. any sexual act; so at the same time as arm of President Mubarak, Palestinian would were forced to rescind strong peace process [bringing] life there is also a risk Bishops who allows a or be the new their comments the next day. only yes no surely destroyed as of transmitting death." On this choice the ballot, would almost The Catholic Church still on presidential government cer- reasoning, Cottier believes that but under his of resists condoms and rule, Egypt has tainly pursue a program vio- "the commandment 'thou shalt approving its and has far to that begun to open economy not kill' is valid." gone so as argue - Please see Reforms, 12 AIDS. has greatly improved relations page Cottier is the most senior they do not prevent 12 International Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly - Reforms, from page 11 Popular outrage is at least muted Social world lence against Israel. under the of agenda tops priorities heavy hand the secu- Yet another example is Saudi rity. with a an already Arabia, country and Liberty democracy are human KRIS COTE poor record of rights, seen as coming hand in hand in International Editor especially towards women. It the west, however, when liberty in would surely end up a Taliban- and democracy clash in the World Social Forum it style government if were not Middle-East, it is preferable to The(WSF), held in Porto Alegra, for the rule for the Saudi princes. have liberty first and Brazil, and the World Economic democracy Saudi Arabia is home to the most later. Only when the Arab soci- Forum (WEF), taking place in fanatic and militant of the Islamic eties have reformed and have Davos, Switzerland, historically fundamentalists. ceased to become exporters of the South-North, represents poor- move towards direct Any fear and fundamentalism, can we rich divide that has characterized presidential elections would only wish the blessings of democracy the world, but this globalized end in disaster. Princely rule may upon them. Until then, liberal different. year things were not be attractive but it is surely minded dictators may be the best Billed as the alternative to the more desirable than rule by the solution to keep the powder keg dominated corporate WEF, the masses. of fanaticism from exploding. WSF claims that "another world is possible." More than 100,000 - Censured, from page 10 from 119 different Private Ryan. people coun- crackdown The has driven tries participated in the event. began a heavy censorship 'obscene' content. several industry insiders to speak Fatima Melo, a WSF organiz- against This has out. David Chase, the creator of er, believes that "new worlds will ranged from the Contributed Photo the mafia series The be built through diversity and the institution of a seven-second- popular Brazilian President Lula da to live Sopranos, has stated pluralism of cultures. There can Luiz Inacio Silva spoke of his social vision tape delay previously recently that in at both the World Social and World Economic Forums. to the recent today's present climate, he never be a single solution for events, censoiship of the would not have been able to sell countries as different as Brazil, a Family Guy episode, to Minister, Patricia Hewitt, noted heldin ultra-luxurious ski resorts, of of the The to American Kenya, India and North Korea." recent pulling an airing Sopranos any the different in Davos tents are the feeling primary accommo- networks. war movie The WSF has a tradition of popular Saving which has changed the WEF from dation at the WSF. In Brazil, the focusing on the rights and reali- "a of facilities built symbol rampant global cap- were using tradi- In Brazil, of U.S. -Peace, from 10 ties of the world's poorest, while effigies page italism... the 'greed is good' phi- tional methods by the Landless President W. Bush were the WEF seeks to enhance the George side by side and share this land." Workers Movement, and the losophy." the market. "We live in hung, paraded through streets, Israel's move to curb attacks global a computers in the press centre and burned. in the West Bank and Gaza world that's submitted to the Strip used Africa's is "a only open-source programs. poverty Bush was not the official interests of capital," believes only also comes as a leap of progress While Melo believes that be rebuffed the scar on the to by participants for contact after Chico Whitaker, a founding re-establishing "many of our approaches have in Brazil. Brazilian President Israel broke off member of the WSF. "At Davos, conscience of the diplomatic rela- been incorporated by Davos and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was tions with Palestine in mid- the politicians and bankers do world." by institutions like the World booed during a speech, and he lots of good business, but they do January when six Israelis were Bank," she still contends that "we also burned in of the was effigy. killed at a between Israel nothing for the poor - Tony Blair, UK Prime Minister crossing think Davos is far from achieving their world." Despite having agenda and Gaza. what we have here." the WEF, But this the WEF co-opted by organizers Sharon's Senior Advisor, Dov year A Another of "town-hall forum" featur- area agreement for the WSF contend that the Weisglass, met with Palestinian embraced some of the orograms ing many prominent world lead- between the two forums was their movement will continue to make traditionally ignored, and big- Negotiations Minister, Saeb eis concluded that opposition to the Bush poverty, equi- its felt. Salil in presence Shetty, Erakat, last week to discuss name stars were brought to table globalization and climate Administration. Top U.S. offi- director of the United Nations' the social important security issues. They promote program. were their main concerns, cials were absent from Davos, change Millennium Goals Development have created for a summit Bono and Angelina Jolie promot- plans as opposed to the focus on taxes, provoking condemnation by Campaign, believes that "slowly to take between ed AIDS and development pro- meeting place and low-cost com- other politicians. overregulation Republican Davos is to increase its and Sharon Stone raised starting Israeli and Palestinian leaders in grams, in the Senator John McCain who petition past. in involvement these issues, but near $1 million (US) to fight malaria the future. It has been four Still, the put out attended the conference, admitted message by the Social Forum remains in Tanzania. an years since the last Israeli- the WSF is quite different from that "there's a lot of Anti- important source of pressure." The UK Trade and Industry Palestinian summit occurred. the WEF. 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Mk \ M I Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly Election 2005: Referenda Questions 13 WLUSP Fee GRT Bus Pass Laurier Wilfrid Student - So what do for term? publications you get $40 a which produces the Cord Weekly, the Increased bus serviceduring peak hours the and from and Blueprint Magazine, Keystone to get you to campus, even the Wlu'er the U ofW Increased bus Yearbook, day planner, to campus. clublaurier.ca, and the - is a service on weekends to to the Sputnik Jordan Jocius get you JD Muir growing corporation that needs addition- mall, to thegrocery store, and to St. al student funding to preserve your serv- Jacob's Market. Increased late night ices. service home from the bar A toget you or library. new express route from Cambridge to Conestoga Mall. As of last May, the lease for the Waterloo WLUSP office its renewal About month was refused by the Wilfrid Laurier $10 a gets you the convenience of unlimited tran- Student Union which the sit the of mind of hail cab find University forced sudden relo- access, peace never having to a or to office in and the value of cation a temporary MacDonald house resi- a designated driver, never having to buy gas or find For less than 50 the dence, currently leased from the university, until a pro- a parking spot. cents a day you get abil- Waterloo be break of the Laurier bubble posed campus expansion can constructed. ity to out Additionally, the construction of the new Brantford and explore the vibrant community of Waterloo, Kitchener, and Centre and have about hour Student required the Brantford WLUSP office to Cambridge, never to worry your one trans- also be The combined of these fer relocated. expenses two running out. and relocations their necessary renovations will be approximately $30 000, and the preparations for the Community socials to Laser Quest, Sportsworld, and Frederick become easier You the future Waterloo campus expansion, which will finally Bowling to coordinate. get opportunity to allow WLUSP its offices and its and without to own own secure per- expand your housing employment options, needing hitch ride. transit manence on campus, requires a substanitial savings ini- to own a car or a Supporting your community tiative. system supports your local economy by expanding your con- sumer options. It supports community health by encouraging for and for future cleaner air. And is the demand for To compensate past expenses prepare stress bypassed by alleviating expansions additional funding is needed to ensure the parking. preservation of WLUSP. You So what do you get from a U-Pass? get convenience, peace of and Vote Yes and For this reason WLUSP is asking students to support mind, value, opportunities. to questions 2a) increasing the Student Publications fee by a $1.50 to 2b). improve services and expand space for future growth. Vote Yes for the GRT U-Pass. Dental Plan By Law 23 For the 10 Laurier students have past years, Are students allowed co-op to vote by enjoyed high levels of service and satisfac- email? phone or tion of the highly successful WLUSU Student Health Plan. and Recently, more about the If answered I don't blame more students have inquired provi- you yes, you, sion of dental that there since students have voted this coverage co-op way indicating Mark Walhout David Alexander the is an emerging demand for such services at in the past. But according to Laurier. examinations and enti- Regular preven- WLUSU by-laws, students are only tative services are for students without tled "in Law 23, students extremely costly to vote person". By voting yes to By alternative services coverage. Emergency are even more will be "in this no longer required to vote person''. By approving the of which those expensive, necessity can place same stu- will allowed for question, voting by phone or email be co-op stu- dents in extreme financial uncertainty. dents. Co-op voting in WLUSU elections is troublesome. On the one students will have the On February 3, 2005 Laurier oppor- here in hand, these students are able to vote referendum for the addition of confidentially tunity to pass a calling an opt- election Waterloo if are able to make it to Waterloo on day. of for student dental they out fee $120 per year a comprehensive also able to their to friend. with alternative will be They are proxy votes a By allowing plan. Students proof of coverage students to vote from out of town, WLUSU can stu- able to opt out of this fee. Services provided by the dental give co-op dents of choose from. And isn't that what plan will include but not be limited to varying levels of cov- a full-range options to in the is all about? erage following areas: democracy Preventative services - oral fluo- what the heck is Law polishing, scaling, exams, Okay, so By 23? ride treatment Minor restorative services - fillings, restorations The Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union is governed by services - extractions, root canal wis- Emergency therapy, these a set of by-laws. Each time a change is made to by-laws dom teeth removals the title of the document changes. WLLTSU presently operates under 23. this and By Law By voting yes to question, accepting The WLUSU Health Plan Committee believes that the addi- the to Law 23, WLUSU will the amended valuable service changes By adopt tion of this Dental Plan will provide a to document Law students will be able to vote Laurier students and enhance the overall wellness of the as By 24, co-op by or and order will be restored to the Laurier community. phone email, galaxy! If like have information about the dental you would to more feel free plan or the referendum question, please to contact Mark Walhout, VP: Human Resources Development at the Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union. Email: mwal- the Editor's Notes: All platforms are printed verbatim and were received from [email protected] ext. 2083 this to be Elections Committee. The referenda questions on page were supposed published in the January 26th issue of The Cord along with the other 2005 referendum website Or visit our at it for special election platforms. 1 regret this error because was entirely my fault www.wlusu.com/dentalplan omitting it. Apologies to Mark, Jordan, JD and David. JD's picture was available to better software, until the file was corrupted. If we had more money purchase this wouldn't happen (now, go read top left-hand platform). 14 Presidential Inte: Best and worst BOD The Presidential Interviews Steve Welker's student fee reduction consisted of a series of generic Gouett: Best - Undergoing the strategic Gouett: He stated that he was in favour of such a motion after and was confident that was very important that we got some of _questions asked of all three the fee reduction is something that President Welker is working towards in the fmal members to head the project," making ~o~ths of his term. He did, however, say he would only support the motion as long as Trevor Cresswell who sit on the ... v •.uuutt•~~ candidates and one It did not adversely affect current WLUSU projects apd was done in a fiscally respon Worst - The discussion surrounding sible manner. "However I would never want to put us into a position where we con Turret "It seems like there was a lot of question specific to their tinually have to possibly underfund committees or not provide the services that we do project. .. the time we wasted of our full to our students because of a fee cut" a mistake on our behalf, especially when relationship with The Cord if to the status quo." Nickel: "Being someone who is fmancially struggling through university hearing elected to office somebody say that there'd be a fee reduction would be great" He feelS he would not Editor's note: Gouett was the only canrditJ!A CAITLIN HOWLETT & COLIN DUFFETT be able to commit to such a promise without previously studying the current budget decision first. Editor-in-Chief Special Projects Editor Robert: f.Ie. offered that instead of implementing a fee reduction, which would only Nickel: Worst - breathalyzer u·HIJJltat:u:nL<:tt~ have a ffiilllmal affect on the fees, he would like to use the surplus to finance bursaries that people used their hearts too much." What's the biggest issue of the election? for the students, which would ultimately have a greater effect on a larger number of stu fusing" and a "debacle." dents. "_I've made it a priority in my platform to actually do something with that money, Best - " .. .I think for tlle majority, a lot Gouett: Leadership. "I think different styles of leadership is what stu ~omething that's really going to make a difference." improved the student life around crunous.1 dents should be looking at" Gouett pointed out his loyalty to the BOD single decision he deemed to be the best during MC meetings and conversely, loyalty to the MC during BOD How has Welker done so far? meetings as representing his "strong leadership" characteristics. Robert: Worst - breathalyzer ImJDle:mentaU Gouett: Gouett would evaluate Welker's performance as doing "very well." Gouett breathalyzers for underage patrons was Nickel: Transparency and accountability. "Before we can actually admitted that Welker's personality has caused some conflict within the organization not support tlle idea itself, and "the spirit begin doing these great ideas that all of the candidates have, you real but he feels Welker has still been able to successfully complete his duties. · more of 'we need to teach [Welker] a ly have to open up the doorway into the Union so that students have by the board." Best - ad hoc committee on visibility and ample access to all the different records available." Nickel made men Nicke~: "~ers~nally, a~ainst what seems to be popular vote, I think he's done a fairly tion of what he. feels is a growing cynicism in the Laurier population good JOb. Nickel believes that people should have realized what kind of president was really great for Director [Fraser] and believes that it befits the current state of the Union. "Before we that would have made when they elected him and that his track record proved itself. charge... the spirit behind [McCracken can do anything ... we need to repair the damaged relationship we have "There are people t?at argue thatin terms of tlle relationship side of WLUSU, and great groundwork." with [the students]. maybe the student Side he hasn't been what everybody wanted but I don't necessari ly believe that he's been contrary to what anyone should have expected." Relationship with the Robert: High priority on "politics" and lack of attention to the actual issues. "I would love more people to care about the fact that career Robert: "Welker has been the president that a lot of people expected him to be. I think Gouett: Believes the directors must be services and co-op should be renovated .. _ these are issues that people he's been very project-driven, which is what he sold himself as." Robert noted day one and felt that this was part of the need to be focusing on." Welker's strength as a project-motivated President as opposed to one devoted to "[The BOD] felt like a lot of things cam strong relationships. "I think his weaknesses were known going into the election and that it was never like that." After VP they're still very prevalent." sure directors know they have access to Transparency ly say how. Long term goals and planning Gouett: Gouett expressed a desire to win back many of the students Nickel: Said while the relationship will who have become disengaged from WLUSU. "We need to engage stu Gouett:. Go~ett believes it is very important to incorporate the ideas of the younger will not be exactly the same because of dents that have become disengaged with WLUSU, because I think the ones in there questioning what the there's a lot of things on this campus that the Students' Union only ge~eratwns mto any plans that WLUSU makes because he is only in office for one year while the younger people are there for multiple years. He thinks WLUSU has taken a when he attended one board meeting, it applies to a certain segment of the student population." He feels that done their reading. "We all know how the key to bringing these students back into WLUSU centres around step in the right direction with the strategic planning process that they have begun this year. Laurier, but if you've asked to have tlle using the resources that are currently available such as The Hub to dis then you need to be willing to put in seminate information from the Union tothe students. ~i~kel: Implementation of an ethics policy, said Nickel, would help stabilize tlle tran himself as "personable" and promised tlle cable" but with an emphasis on constant Nickel: "An open and honest line of communication through all stages Sition of each student government from year to year. He would like to see the imple of an organization and on all fronts," is Nickel's definition of trans ~entation o~ the Pioneer Process at Brantford so that they too can have a long term plan m effect ~1ckel also made mention of his desire to see a student representative sit on Robert: " ... This year we've·seen tlle parency. He feels he can accomplish this by opening all levels of the being able to work together and I think Union to public scrutiny and employing an ethics officer to help main all acadermc department committees in order to ensure that the student voice is being heard. trust." Robert wants to clearly outline tlle tain this level of honesty. tlley can work together. "I personally that take place this year and it's a huge Robert: Robert has taken a very student oriented direction towards the Robert: More input from the student body is needed in planning sessions, said Robert, because many of the ideas came from directors and VPs within the Union. "I think it's tllat we have great working relationships issue of transparency within the Union. He feels that students "want to know what's going on, where their fees are going ... what are my really important for WLUSU to come out with something, I just don't see (the strate elected officials doing for me as a student and are they doing what they gic plan finalized] happening this year. The process has taken way too long. Time lines said they're going to do." As a result, Robert believes that getting feed say it should have been out a while ago." back from the students and then returning the favour is key to becom Gouett: Hiring the right VPs, says ing a transparent entity. creating a strong Management Co,rmnitte~ important to make sure that not only organization are met" He really emtphas1 Accountability and their promise(s) working together on the same page individual projects. Gouett: Believes that all of his promises are attainable and reasonable. He feels the student body should hold him accountable for his platform but made specific men Nickel: "I'd be happy if everybody was tion about working towards finding a way to reduce wait times at Wilfs. when they leave at night." Nickel work together as a unit instead of being a Nickel: Said that all of his platform points were reasonable, feasible and doable. He being able to work together and rely did however, make specific mention of his desire to bring integrity back to the SU ter relationships and a better overall by increasing the level of transparency within the organization . . Robert: Robert sees the President Robert: Believed, like Gouett, that he should be held accountable for all of his ing the MC in a specific direction and promises because, "they are student cor:.cems that have been brought to my ,atten by helping them understand the inner tion and things we should follow through upon." rial responsibilities. Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly T .tial Interviews 15 All Photos by Erin Moore orst .BOD decision? Role in risk management Communication and The Cord the strategic plan for WLUSU. "I think it Gouett: "I think that risk manage~ent is just that, it's managing Gouett: "I think it's very important that people realize l'm not neg that we got some of our younger board of director risk ... providing leadership in that area and making sure that you are ative on The Cord." Gouett noted the service that The Cord and project," making special note of Jen Mitchell and leading as an example while in the presidential role." Gouett also WLUSP provide to students and while describing The Cord as a sit on the committee. noted the investigation into insurance alternatives. practical communication tool, he said "I don't necessarily think it's ssion surrounding the use of breathalyzers at the as important for the president to take out a full page ad and give an there was a lot of time and money wasted on that Nickel: Brantford security sits at the forefront for Nickel and he update on what they're doing ... I don't necessarily know if it's in the we wasted of our full-time staff on that project was would like to see full-time security despite the significant cost to mandate of The Cord." especially when the outcome was to go back implement it. He believes the complete strategic plan will point WLUSU in the right direction in terms of managing risk and assess Nickel: Identifies WLUSP as a "great medium" between the Union ing risk. Planning and making informed decisions was also some and the students, and from a Union perspective, "a fantastic was the only candidate to provide the best BOD thing he mentioned, making an example of the recently renovated resource" to maintain communication with students. However, pro stairs at the entrance of the FNCC, which according to Nickel will viding accountability is something Nickel also feels WLUSP pro have to be redone again. vides for WLUSU. "If the president has said that he will do all of implementation. "I think it is something these things, then well the paper has a very real responsibility and hearts too much." He labelled the process "con- Robert: Having sat on the Risk Management Committee this year, opportunity to garner that attention ... " " Robert explained that they are already looking at a self-insured !for the majority, a lot of decisions made certainly model for the future, that may provide possible leeway in terms of Robert: "I want WLUSP to be able to ask any questions they want," "'- life around campus." Nickel did not identify a committee socials for various clubs and groups. Robert intends to says Robert about his proposed monthly exclusive interview with [deemed to be the best. set a positive example and "make sure that my actions which people The Cord Weekly. He admits he will bring an agenda, but will leave watch 2417 are staying very consistent with the policies that I laid the onus upon The Cord to run it how they see fit. implementation - Robert felt the use of out [in the committee]." patrons was wrong for two reasons: he did Editor's Note: The decision to run this type ofexclusive would be up itself, ·and ''the spirit behind the idea which was to the hired editor-in-chief who takes office in May 2005. teach [Welker] a lesson on trying to pull a fast one Why shouldn't students vote for you? on visibility and communication - "I think it Director [Fraser] McCracken to kinda lead up this Gouett: " .. .if they truly believe some of the things that have been said behind [McCracken's] committee was definitely or they have perhaps read about on my performance this year ... " Nickel: "That's an easy one ... lack of union experience." However, Nickel thinks this is two-fold and that it is easily a reason to vote for him: "I don't bring the years of bias and the traditional roles that stu directors must be engaged in the process from dents are fed up with. I think I have enough strengths outside [of this was part of the problem for this year's BOD. WLUSU] that my candidates don't make up for that." a lot of things cam down the pipe. My feeling is that." After VP hiring, Gouett intends to make Robert: " ... I've never held an elected position before in WLUSU." they have access to the MC but did not specifical- What about Brantford? Who would you vote for other than yourself? Gouett: Gouett, believes that the resource of the Campus Commissioner and implementation of a full-time staff member should the relationship will be similar to that of the MC, it Gouett: Says he's undecided because he sees value in both candidates, facilitate better communication between the two campuses. "We need the same because of the BOD "are supposed to be citing Robert's experience and respecting him for "corning from the · to make sure that we're in constant contact with the campus commis tuestioning what the MC is doing." Nickel said that group up." Gouett is reallyimpressed with the way Nickel carries him sioner and full-time staff member, as well as the Brantford Council." board meeting, it was clear that directors had not self and how he applies his outside knowledge. "We all know how busy students are here at Nickel: The possibility of implementing a phone conferencing system ve asked to have the responsibility, such as a BOD, Nickel: "I suppose I would choose Dan only because of the relation · in the boardroom so that the two campuses could participate in each willing to put in that time ... " Nickel described ship that he has already in the Union, whereas [Gouett's] relationship other's meetings without having to travel, is one of Nickel's tangible and promised the relationship would be "ami with the Union is a little hostile at the moment ... " ideas. "When we have a board meeting, people can go to the Brantford emphasis on constant improvement. board room and listen in so its almost like they are a pseudo-gallery." Editor's Note: In the Open Forum on Tuesday February I, Nickel was Nickel was also a fan of travelling down to Brantford but instead rec we've·seen the demise of the BOD and MC not asked the same question and said he was undecided. The interview for ommended that WLUSU visit Brantford once a month. together and I think it's ultimately come down to this feature occu"ed on Friday January 28. to clearly outline the roles and responsibilities so Robert: According to Robert, the President of WLUSU should take it · "fpersonally don't stand for the relationships Robert: Describes the candidates as "two very different people," but is upon himself to ensure that the two campuses are on the same page. year and it's a huge priority of mine to make sure primarily concerned with Gouett's attitude. "I'm very worried about ''The enu~ shouldn't be on the Campus Commissioner but the onus working J;:elationships together." what's been demonstrated so far with [Gouett's) attitude towards peo should be on the president to be reminding the BOD and reminding ple." Robert sees Nickel as engaged but lacking the WLUSU experi the MC on the Waterloo campus that the Brantford campus should be ence; however, "I think he's dealt very well so far with the criticisms includeq." Robert would like to see the Waterloo representatives trav that have been thrown toward [the lack of experience] and he's been el to Brantford a couple of times per term. right VPs, says Gouett, will go a long way towards responding very well, so for that reason ... I'd vote for [Nickel]. Vlanagement Committee (MC). "It's going to be very sure that not only personal goals but the goals of the " He really emphasized his desire to see the MC Why should we believe you? the same page instead of working independently on Gouett: Thinks the-question is better suited for people he bas worked and volunteered with or for. " ... My record in what I've accomplished and what I'll continue to accomplish as vice chair if everybody was giving hugs in the morning and and the leadership I've shown t~ the gentlemen who've lived in iny community and the loyal night." Nickel focused on the desire of the MC to ty I've shown my friends speaks· on my behalf." nit instead of being a group of individuals citing that together and rely upon each other will make for bet Nickel: His answer is formed around his experience in ethical practices at his current job and a better overall experience. · working for the government in that area. "The people around me, the one word they use to describe me is integrity and that's not a term that should-be dropped lightly." the President playing a very important role in lead direction and becoming a role model for the VPs Robert: Passion. "Students should believe what I say because I have proven to follow through hrl ..r~t., .... rl the inner workings of the Union's manage- on my word ... 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A school twice the population and much year a mere 20 percent of Last larger geographically than the Laurier population cast a had Laurier a 35 percent voter ballot in the Wilfrid Laurier turnout, above the national aver- University Students' Union, age. Student Publications and Senate What's how puzzling is a elections. If the same percentage school with such high school were to vote in a Canadian spirit and high level of volun- provincial or federal election, teerism have the can same disap- political organizations and the pointing voter turnout as other government would erupt in cries universities who do not boast the of help. The phrase, "Bring back same level of volunteerism on democratic values to a supposed campus. An estimated 31 percent democratic country" would be of the student body volunteers screamed on top of Parliament within WLUSU and Campus Hill. The Union offers the oppor- Clubs. More students volunteer tunity for all students to exercise in WLUSU than vote in WLUSU With all these students the of looking on at WLUSU and WLUSP forum on this their open Tuesday, year's elec- franchise, but that opportu- elections, and the union is tions committee has of a 40 the election only high hopes seeing percent voter turnout in on Thursday. nity is being ignored. of the one ways for students to be realize it was on." make the of easi- Harrison its The reality is that low voter going job promotions says success is why it involved. Not all of Laurier is victim the elections is turnout is an issue for universities to er to team and can- currently being utilized at Simpson is quite unsure of the low voter turnout Laurier but Laurier is across Canada. McMaster though. didates, not a large Waterloo campus to try and boost report- for reasons this himself. "To me it Brantford, Laurier's satellite school numbers. ed 22 percent of their student geographically. voting "I personally doesn't make sense. Laurier has had 33 Brantford's numbers rival body voted in the last election. campus, an impressive worked as a DRO (in Brantford) such a high volunteer community fall but Low, but still higher than Laurier. percent voter turnout in the Western's, Western would and saw reactions from students within WLUSU, but they don't election of their Council. have Sean Simpson, chief returning Campus a more difficult job of cam- with the campaign, and they interest themselves with the poli- Ken head officer for this election Harrison, deputy paigning given the vast size of weren't going to vote until they year's tics of WLUSU." officer for this their so a small the says we fall below the mark of returning year's campus, popula- saw campaign." Stephanie Lencz, a second election there are tion and size can't be voter turnout: "Typical speculates a campus the Hopes are high for this elec- [turnout] Economics year and Accounting is about few reasons. "They are a smaller reasons for Laurier's lack of tion. have 30 percent." only Simpson says they pre- student did not vote last year It's lot easier University of Western Ontario community. a to get election participation. pared ballots for 45 percent of the because she was unaware of the word out about elections. There's Another Elections Executive Jonathan speculated reason for student population. His personal "I didn't vote election, last year also more focused promotions." voter turnout at Brantford is 40 a turnout of higher goal percent. Will it hap- Birinyi reported just because I was really involved fewer Having students in a was because of their election "It's over 7,000 out of their 20,000 pen? As Simpson puts it, up with mid-term exams. I didn't more confined does campus campaign "Voting is Sexy". to individuals to vote." Vocal Cord Food forThought What can be done to increase voter turnout in the election? upcoming LAURIE SADOWSKI fish and chips? That'll kill you. Food Critic But it's really good. That's just a decision you will have to make "Motivate them, Tired? Bloated? Chances are that on your own. make sure they need you to figure out a few understand the signif- to refuel during this ways frigid 3. NUTS "Offer candy." icance of the results It's hard to eat in season. right Full of good fats, nuts in a on students." pack school, so I've done research my protein punch without lagging and have devised a list of five you down soon after. They're 'power' foods that provide ener- cholesterol fighters and also just and for gy vitamins, are healthy really tasty. BARBARA MEDDICK GREG OVERHALT those who want it and are fast A great alternative to slather- SECOND YEAR SECOND YEAR and to BUSINESS DOUBLE DEGREE easy get. ing butter on your toast, nut but- the ters pave way. Go to Bulk 1. FIBRE Barn cashew to sample or So be lot in the you'll tooting a almond butter: this "Advertise all-natural more, "Candidates need first weeks, but then it's couple stuff is fantastic alternative most don't to a to people go out and be Contributed Photo smooth sailing (literally). old friend the seem to understand more interactive our peanut. Sure, Fibre fuller Mmm... 100% whole wheat bread. keeps you longer, what's going on." with students." nut butters carry about 170 calo- level and it your energy up, ries and 15 grams of fat per serv- pa has mixed a whole bulb in keeps you regular. but it's ing, monounsaturated fat some plain yogurt for breakfast Great fibre fresh sources: and calories well for (a good fat) every day as long as I can fruits and and bran veggies (buy remember. He's in his TANYA spent. THOMAS ANDREW KEMP eighties FIRST YEAR oat bran it FIRST YEAR or wheat and sprinkle Kraft came out with a and could beat down like a BUSINESS UNDECIDED just you favourite You on your foods). Peanut T-rex That's tasty 100 percent Natural eating a bunny. won't really know it's there, but Butter with no added anything right. bowels will! Little your sure (not even the hydrogenated oils). changes like switching from If you're trying to get a little 5. H2O "Hand out ballots "More convenient white to whole wheat breads and healthier, I highly recommend it. All this talk about eight glasses a with teacher evalu- locations vote." to pastas will be significant. And And it tastes great, too. day is true. It is good for your ations." if it doesn't 100 remember, say for skin and bones, good your percent whole wheat, then it's 4. GARLIC helps you poop (with the help of like the white stuff. just eating eh? Garlic, That stuff that you fibre). make dinner with, then forbids Stay hydrated; often people JEFF SAVOY SEAN MCNEIL 2. FISH to do random think are and THIRD YEAR FIRST YEAR you any making they hungry really BUSINESS POLITICAL SCIENCE Fish has a bad reputation. in out at the bar? Yep, that's the just thirsty. I suggest investing Perhaps cause it's a bitch to pre- one. Sure it's a stinker, but a large Nalgene bottle (or some- or because it reminds pare, you it to school dammit, your artery walls will be thing similar); bring of the locker room after gym drink it the course of so clear of cholesterol particles and over "Candidates "Platforms need class. Whatever the it. reason, eat that make some the That's half daily to be easier to you might up day. your should take a It vision, heart helps your your intake and the other half can be read." sort of garlic cheer. Perhaps, on the position and Alzheimer's. prevents "garlic for life." Wouldn't that be found in random drinks and all smoking ban." Fatty fish like salmon con- clever? those veggies and fruits you tains Omega-3 fatty acids; good It's most beneficial if you can should be eating. fats that'll you live a long help down two to four fresh cloves a time. As for MacDonnell CHRIS IMLACH AUSTEN GORDON Village day. Don't believe it? My grand- THIRD YEAR THIRD YEAR BUSINESS BUSINESS Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly Student Life* 19 and downs Ups of being a residence life don Three on the Laurier that of perspectives donning experience including a current don, a don and the that prospective one got away. Also, a run down on how to apply. JOHN MEDDICK sized this year's Residence Life takes the week to place prior thing. I'm Staff Writer Kathryn McIntosh Although staff. In addition, it is Frosh important Week. In-service training sure we were all anxiously await- that are they responsible and self- and staff meetings occur you're one of those students ing school, when we finally motivated If considering that don- throughout the in order to still scrambling to solve hous- year moved in we were more nervous ning is a demanding position. maintain the skills and knowl- issues for the The Wannabe than we we would be. ing upcoming year thought Being a don requires exten- edge required. Our don or you enjoy helping new stu- put all our fears to sive in order handle I have known training to As a Don you have the that I wanted to and dents integrate themselves into oppor- rest we began to feel secure situations tough that arise to contribute a become a don ever since I came may tunity to positive in our home university life, then perhaps new away from within residence. The application residence for first- to but when asked I a experience Laurier, why, home. She created being don is something to con- had a commu- includes different simu- have time process year students as well as to share a tough coming up with for sider. Residence life is looking to nity us where we could feel lations and tech- in do I role-playing some memorable times for an answer. Why want to be a fill an increased number of comfortable, safe and supported. of don? There isn't niques possible real-life sce- yourself. just one reason I think vacancies that will be left this really don't that our narios that could face but there tonnes. with one as a Interested students are able to why rather, are transition from school year more dons than usual high and don. at To it pick up applications the narrow down, one of the home would have been graduating. nearly as Those selected will to I want to be don need Residential Services Office reasons a is smooth if don Dons, as role models, should our hadn't been attend Orientation sessions as located within Street because I had such a first King great there to possess strong leadership and encouraging us try new well I as a Dons Camp which will Residence. year here, and want others to and communication skill,s empha- things listening to us when have the same. Like many people times got a little tough. at I lived in don 18 Laurier, residence It's Nicole Wilker Euler/Leupold, to women are shaping the lives of the indi- plain and simple I want to first and I had a time. and one of four staff members. year great be don because I that I viduals in your community, they a hope can floor mates I This I still My and also had time, had some butter- too are shaping yours. have the chance to contribute to flies about the a great don. Ever since move-in year to come, but You learn so much from the someone's first year at Laurier, when we waved to looked forward the day, goodbye the same And I'm a Don to experi- experiences and exceptional way my don contributed our families, we knew we could ences ahead. to mine. moments you witness as a don. first trust her and turn to her for My experience as a don There are times when frustra- is any- year Programming very impor- was fantastic. floor and I My got tion builds when only a few show tant to the construction of com- along really well, and it was to don't my up events, or roommates munities, but its success is also home from home. away In the same based the heart get along. breath, upon put into its After first of univer- my year there are times when yes, the stu- construction. sity, I wanted to back and dents do and give get along come to Staff members are there to other first the same give years Those are the and my programs. encourage support you. kind of experience that I had. I moments that matter and make it Never feel afraid to ask for help, wanted to be a don. all worthwhile. to them or use as a crutch in your I received let- back my acceptance Looking upon my com- time of need, for they might need that I would ter, learning soon be munities over the two past years you at some point. Horoscopes a don in Conrad. There, I would as a don, I have learned a few And lastly, the friends made, be the don to 35 women and one If shows things: just one person whether it is the students in your of 12 staff members. I entered have my up to an event, you success- community or fellow dons, will and Happy Bday Aquarius (Jon. 20-Feb. 18) Aries obligations nervously anx- reached out to that one forever have (Mar. 2 I-Apr. 19) fully per- an impact on your | iously. son. life. Make sure Even though feel as This I you complete and unfin- you may though year, was placed in As much as think that you you lost ished work before you head out and you are in terms of what you want do with celebrate. You don't want to have to to your life, you must keep shouldn't have counted first in with clear head about towards Jennifer Asselin my a and try notto worry things while you should be working finishing current tasks having fun on Make sure and projects. Success will soon be before had hatched. build it too much within your birthday. years they up your you do what you want to do. Don't let coming your way. Don't dwell on the I cannot begin to explain the of friends. These are group my anyone boss you around. past. Luckiest 3 huge disappointment I felt, espe- only words of advice. As much as day: February Student Life Editor that this cially considering would you think you're prepared, you libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) v' Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20) be the my last chance to apply for never know until in I wanted really you go it so bad I had already position. for that interview. A is have peer going to some good Any past dilemmasor situations will be planned what I would do for the advice for out of Not to you. Make sure you listen to resolved, and should then in the However, coming my worry though, after stay name on the doors of stu- who wants to out. You Good tags my anyone help past. are for first you days coming you. round interview, I could tell some I friendly consoling, are dents. Last capable of making good decisions extra effort into a year I applied to be a Any you put project that I wasn't a bounced back and on but right away getting began prepar- your own, someone may have a will be more than worth it. A new friend- don and I had hopes set my high. on a situation perspective you don't. ship be soon. call back. I was nervous and after ing for other volunteer may starting All of friends opportuni- Luckiest my convinced day: February 4 Luckiest day: February 5 been told over and over ties and was able to having continue my me that I was a shoe-in and in that I work Gemini would of course be given a with The Cord and become (May 2 I -June 2I) 23-Nov. §l<> fact three of them who were cur- Scorpio (Oct. 2!) j§ ffjlj I }'M position, stumbled when asked an executive member of §§y n ill wJ -11 rent dons talked about me during After much effort questions, not because of cocki- Shinerama. I have been the things are finally start- given If it feels as though everything has fall- their one-on-one times with their ing to go your way. Projects will start ness but rather because of the en apart and just want to give opportunity to meet hundreds of you up, forward. Residence Life Area Co-ordina- moving The next little while is can't. You must give one final push of you to so fantastic and as cliched as going be a period of advancement. pressure wanting something people order tors. in to succeed. Better days are Either with school work and or in your per- badly having my friends it might sound, I am now, more just around the corner and all will be It was after I had waited for sonal life, things are finally lost if starting to back me than you stop caring now. up wholeheartedly. ever, a firm believer in that happen. what felt like an for eternity my Luckiest day: February 3 When it Luckiest 8 comes time to apply everything happens for a reason. day: February second round interview call - that and have you your interview, go Sagiftarius (Nov 22-oec. 2/) didn't come - that I realized I |gSspv!j Cancer (June 22-July 22) -<• Someone is going to have advice for Don't worry if feel as though you in terms of a job or work. This per- you you have lost your direction in life. Better son has more experience than you do, days are soon for Don't so it would be wise to listen. Don't dwell coming you. HeSaid/SheSaid hesitate to ask friends or for on the past, things that have occurred family advice. There are lots around to slow you down should be resolved. people Dear He Said/She who want to see succeed. Said, He Said... She Said... Luckiest day: February 3 you you Luckiest day: February 2 DAN ROTH LAURIE VANDENHOFF My boyfriend and I have been Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) It sounds like Mitch- has make avoid Leo (July 23-August 22) some and sure you this dating for six months. He's a per- with obsession. Mitch the best can. It fect problems guy you Make sure don't' on guy, honest, smart and funny. you spend any- extra You will be fine You are going to have to be extra cau- You can't a seems have a weakness for thing right now. The is change person, you problem ex- tious when it comes to finances. Don't my as as stick to dramat- financially long you your nor does a change him. I person splurge on anything now. An extra boyfriend, "Mitch." dated him budget. Someone may be presenting right cost on their own. If into him or could of no in ically you happen to run you with a gift. Whether it's a material expense pop up out high school a few years back where. Also, make gift or advice, make sure you are grate- sure you complete for I would recommend you not or he calls, remind yourself of about a It ended after I unfinished business. year. ful for it. Luckiest day: February 8 any him second chance in the found give a what a jerk he can be and of the Luckiest day: February 7 out he was cheating on me first let alone several times he's hurt with of place, many you. Keep Aquarius (/an. 20-Feb. 18) one my friends. I have fCBM Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) chances. I would let current doing this until it through ~ESM had several boyfriends since, but your you get know about Mitch and that head of that this boyfriend yours is There is to be financial every time they fall apart because guy An ongoing conflict between friends will going a new sit- what he's done in the If he's for If have stuck in the middle to uation If are of past. no good you. the new guy you trying coming your way. you him. It seems that whenever I decide who to defend. The best idea looking for work or a job now is the time he'll be with is I start as good as you say, more you're so great, then a new stable he to seek that You are relationship, would be to stay out of such situations, position. most like- than to out. would risk him so he happy help you telling that but if to ly to succeed the next few comes back into the picture. He you're required help, try your during I wouldn't recommend best to stay neutral. weeks. Make sure you budget careful- going can help you through this. tells me he's changed and every Luckiest day: February 5 ly. into past but since I he's time I believe relationships hope understanding Luckiest 2 him. But he goes day: February Mitch won't leave you alone, I and to back to enough willing help you his cheating ways. I don't think something has to be done. this hurdle. Once Pisces (Feb. I 9-Mar. 20) this get past you want to ruin things with new Daniel Roth is Journalism make convince a gradu- The best way to sure this yourself you're over how do I make that guy; sure Cones and ate of toga College is cur- is Keep working towards Lots doesn't happen again to be up Mitch, hopefully Mitch will get your goals. doesn't happen? rently a Communication Studies of good things are going to start coming front with current the idea too. your boyfriend student at WilfridLauricr. He has into your life. But you have to be clear as well Mitch. studied as sleazy on what want. So make sure AstrologyjmU other Respectfully, you any topics dreams written down. this hopes or are of that, for almost ten Eek, guy seems like a real genre years. Blinded the jerk Someone by may have a surprise for you. slime ball. You have to be strong Luckiest day: February 7 20 Sports Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly Medal hopes fell twice in synchro www.laurierathletics.com Despite several solid individual performances, Laurier's medal chances dashed in difficult routine BRYAN SHINN into the weekend the "Coming tournament was synchronized who also mentioned that the Sports Editor we were for fourth or skate, where teams aiming so; of between 12 judges are not trained specifically The Standouts that's where in the and we've been 16 performed a four minute as synchro judges which makes it a sport where one slip can be said when done past," Co-Captain Meghan routine, which, prop- difficult to know what they will Inthe difference between tri- BRONZE RHYTHM Sidler, who Queen's, combined and like. recognized erly, rhythm, speed DANCE umph and tragedy, the host Toronto and Western as the con- precision. Sidler did, however, recog- First: Laura Erin Hawks were both victim and ben- Mitchell, clubs. sistently strong The Hawks' routine, which nize one area where Laurier, and eficiary of such errors all week- Csumrik, Allison Rejesky and True to form, Queen's was described of Sidler as one the their neighbours, Waterloo, held end long. And when the guards crowned the overall winner with difficult in the Brittany Wright most tournament, an advantage. "The roof leaks covered blade for the last time, a score of 100 with an used The Knack's and it unprece- "My Sharona", on the ice, forms bumps on the Hawks found themselves a SENIOR SILVER SOLO dented seven first place finishes. AC/DC's "You Shook Me All the ice and if skate those you on DANCE respectable sixth overall. behind Brock rallied a strong Night Long" and EMF's bumps you're going to fall," she The two-day Laurier Second: Meghan Sidler skate to finish Since the synchronized a "Unbelievable", as a backdrop said. Ice Fields act as Invitational held on Friday and Toronto surprising second, while and was by far one of the most both teams' practice facility Saturday, at the rather INTERMEDIATE SIMILIAR aged rounded the medal finishers. out routines of the aware of ice upbeat evening. being problem might PARIS Columbia Ice Fields, featured Laurier's squad was certainly One onlooker described the have helped the squad. eight other Ontario universities Third: Natalie Palichuk and not without impressive individual Hawks' skate as "more excited" the Despite poor ice condi- and McGill in the 15-event com- April Shaw Laura Mitchell, than the other "movie-score" performances. tions and a few technical errors, petition. Erin Allison Csumrik, Rejesky routines. specifically in the synchro event, For those unfamiliar with the GOLD FREESKATE and Brittany Wright placed first Unfortunately two falls, both Sidler appeared proud of the figure for- Third: Tallevi skating competition in Bronze Meghan Rhythm Dance; Sidler obvious to the large crowd, squad and anxious for future mat, each school tallies points finished second in Senior Silver seemed to characterize a skate meets. Next weekend the synchro based on how well their skater or JUNIOR SILVER SIMILAR SoloDance; Natalie Palichuk and that was In team will head otherwise impressive. to Brampton as skaters DANCE place in a specific event. Shaw third in the Laurier April placed fact, might well have the only university team compet- Points are awarded to the six Third: and top Intermediate Similar the victim of their dif- Missy Lloyd Pairs; been own ing against a field of club teams. in each event (first place receives Maddick third in Tallevi finished third in ficult in their bid for Lindsey came Meghan program a The Hawks will take the opportu- 10 second receives points, 7, etc.) Junior Silver Similar Dance. Gold and to Freeskate; Missy Lloyd medal, eventually finishing sixth. nity brush up on their skills in and in only the synchro event are and Lindsey Maddick came third "When there's 16 people out preparation for the Nationals, points awarded differently (first in Junior Silver Similar Dance. the ice on and one goes down [the March 3 in London. place receives 15 points). For most, the highlight of the judges] notice it," said Sidler, Hawks' ballers barely snap three-game skid MIKE BROWN Hawks were able to "We have squeeze out a to be able to play that Staff Writer 63 - 60 the weak victory over way throughout the game, instead Western Mustangs, who dropped of just in the last thirty seconds." Wilfrid Laurier's men's basket- 4 - while Laurier to 12, moved to Coach Peter Campbell was ball team went into London on 8 - 8 overall. similarly unimpressed with his Saturday having dropped three A strong start saw Laurier team's loss of focus. "We started straight against tough divisional 24 - 12 lead before let- open up a to take things for granted," rivals. Though their play proba- ting the Mustangs cut the deficit explained Campbell. "The bly merited another loss, the to 32 - 25 at the half. Western Western kids... just basically 11 - 4 went on an run to open the compete for 40 minutes. We did- second half and proceeded to take n't, and we should've." the lead. After a series of lead The Hawks also struggled changes, Hawks guard, Wade shooting the ball, going just 1 for drained crucial three- the Currie, a 13 from beyond arc and to tie the pointer game at 60. shooting an abysmal 12 for 25 Western was unable to count- from the free-throw line. turned the ball There few www.laurierathletics.com er, as they over on were a bright spots each of their last three for the Riviere Guard basket. posses- Hawks, though. Jermaine Pendley, seen here, looks for a path to sions Hawks and the capitalized, continued his strong play, netting With six remain- have about other as third-year Bert Riviere hit a 17 to lead Laurier offensively for only games always to worry 1 and six results because we're lay-up and went of 2 from the the third consecutive contest. ing just points separating people's "It's not so much third well consis- charity stripe to secure the three- Veterans Rob Innes and Todd and sixth in the OUA West, not playing enough, what we did at look our point win. Cooney pitched in 11 apiece in Laurier will have to build on the tently enough to after the it's what end; his from the Western business." Despite late game heroics, the win. Also, two of the Hawks positives game own didn't we do Riviere was with and their cold The Hawks look to help them- disappointed youngsters had very strong put shooting the Hawks' effort. "It's as they throughout the not so defensive outings. Corey behind them. selves out on Wednesday, "Bottom line is we're travel Hamilton to meet the 10 much what we did at the end; it's McLaren and Matt Walker com- fighting to rest of the game." didn't do - McMaster Marauders. what we throughout the bined for 7 steals, resulting from for our lives for a playoff spot," 6 - Bert Riviere, post rest said after the win. "We of the game," noted Riviere. tremendous defensive pressure. Campbell Wednesday February 2, 2005 • The Cord Weekly Sports 21 GOLDEN HAWK Blue-collar Hawks get job done UPDATE Week ofjnmiary 31 - February 4, 2005 Men beat LAST WEEK'S RESULTS Brock, tie York 01/26/05 W Hockey 1, Waterloo 0 to to improve W Volleyball 3, Waterloo 0 8-8-2; M Volleyball 1, Waterloo 3 W Basketball 54, Brock 74 hold M Basketball Brock currently 85, 89 down second 01/28/05 M Hockey 6, Brock 4 last playoff spot 01/29/05 DAN POLISCHUK W Volleyball 3, Guelph 0 Staff Writer M Volleyball 2, Guelph 3 W Basketball 61, Western 56 hard-nosed work ethic of The M Basketball 63, Western 60 Laurier men's hockey team M Hockey 3, York 3 finally returned this past weekend the Hawks able as were to pick up 01/30/05 three much-needed points, culmi- W Hockey 3, Toronto 1 nating with an impressive 3-3 come-from-behind tie against the UPCOMING HOME GAMES defending OUA Champion York 02/02/05 Lions on Saturday night. M Volleyball vs. McMaster 7:00 PM Laurier 5 - Brock 4 Athletic Complex Laurier 3 - York 3 02/04/05 M Hockey vs. Windsor skid in Having endured a 7:30 PM which they had only one win in Waterloo Rec Complex five games, Laurier started the home stand with weekend a 5 - 4 02/05/05 win against Brock on Friday, W&M Volleyball vs. Ryerson which saw Chris Di Übaldo break 1:00 & 3:00 PM into the the top 10 in OUA goal- Athletic Complex scoring race with two tallies. M But Hockey vs. Windsor what really came as a 7:00 PM pleasant surprise was how www.laurierathletics.com Waterloo the in Rec resilient Hawks were get- Complex Pictured here, a of Hawks stir it in the Much this at pair up corner. stirring was occuring weekend as the ting least a point from the Mid- three men picked up big points. vvvvvv.laurierathletics.coiii West division leaders when it looked as if the Lions would walk the York the blue line through clutching by defenseman team, look forward to making a with a after a weak Gibson able Moher that in the away victory defenseman, was to Riley caught a move standings. first in which 2-on-l. screened "I think period performance create a Deciding to take Druce off-guard for a we have another good Laurier found itself down two the shot he wristed by himself, the power-play marker. chance of picking up two wins goals. puck over the glove hand of York The test was not over for against Windsor next weekend Down 3 - the Kevin into 1, Golden goaltender Druce and Hawks, as seconds later, winger too," said Vukovic. Hawks cut the deficit in half in the top corner. James Edgar, took a questionable the netted the second period after a great The Hawks equal- call that saw him receive a five solo effort from izer minutes minute for right winger, approximately seven major head-checking Nick Gibson. his later Working way on a rising one-timer from and a game misconduct. The Ontario West man-advantage for the Lions pro- duced few chances though, as Laurier buckled down defensive- Team W L T OTL PTS ly throughout the third period and *Western 12 4 0 1 25 into overtime. *York 8 5 4 1 21 cord sports. for S Now "This was a big Lakehead 12 6 0 0 24 Renting very game us tonight. Getting three out of 4 Waterloo 11 2 0 24 this shamelessly points past weekend was Laurier 8 8 2 0 18 Laurier huge," said captain Nick Windsor 7 7 2 1 17 filling space For '05 Vukovic, back in the lineup with Brock 5 12 1 1 12 Sept with pictures teammate Matt Grennier after a stint with Team Canada in Austria *Seeds one and two are awarded of Zack the for University Games. to the leaders of the Far West and Morris While since Waterloo Off-Campus Housing acknowledging that Mid West. he's happy to be back with the 2005 Hawks and looking to contribute, Top six teams advance to playoffs (W.0.C.H.) Vukovic, as well as the entire ,aS5>, Student Employment Opportunity Quality Service „ Spring, Fall, Winter 2005-2006 for a where others and Looking part-time job opportunity you can help develop your own Quality Housing teaching and learning skills? The Learning Assistant will assist with planning, promoting and facilitating Laurier's Study Skills Program. Who should apply? * a 3rd or 4th year student in Fall 2005 with excellent academic standing * Contact us @ independent worker with flexibility * interest in working 1 on 1 with students www.rentwoch.com creative thinker * empathetic, responsible and self-confident Qualifications * good presentation ability, excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational 747 - 7276 skills * knowledge of Powerpoint an asset * should possess leadership qualitites and an enthusiasm for learning and helping others Applications available in Counselling Services, Upper Floor, Student Services Centre, Accommodation for over 400 students 884-0710, ext. 2338. 22Super Bowl XXXIX Preview Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly Belichick's Patriots destined for a third tide Forget exposed Super Match ups nipples, bad QUARTERBACK: EVEN Canadian tire ads and two weeks of hype, a New England win will McNabb has the superior num- establish the Pats bers with 31 touchdown passes this season, but Brady simply as a and wins dynasty; games for his team. In fact, he's never lost in the playoffs. Belichick as the RUNNING BACK: PATS best NFL coach Both the Patriots' Dillon and the Eagles' Westbrook are capable of ever busting out for huge game-break- ing plays; however, Dillon has more rushing yards than Westbrook does all-purpose yards. RECEIVERS: EVEN New England's receiving corps of Given, Branch and Patten is solid, but can't compete with an Eagles unit featuring a healthy Owens, the best receiver in the game. With T.O. and his right ankle a is question mark, this one too WILBUR MCLEAN close to call. Production Assistant FRONT SEVEN: PATS Contributed Photo be parties, expensive record while the Eagles managed There'lltelevision advertisements, a a formidable 13- 3 finish with half-time show that lasts almost two of their three losses coming as as the itself and long game in the final two weeks of the sea- hours hours upon of television son when backups were primarily Presidential Picks previews and analysis. used. Somewhere in 60 minutes there, The roads to the Super Bowl of football will be well. played as for the two teams, however, have The Pats feature a 3 - 4 while the The Super Bowl, the annual been different. Don't know who to vote for? Surely 4 - 3 but both known completely Eagles a are contest matching the winners While the Eagles up expectedly making a decision based on their Super for pressuring the quarterback of the two National Football ploughed through inferior oppo- into mistakes. is Bowl is reasonble making Philly League conferences, takes place sition in their NFC pick playoff run, middle of the pack in rush this coming Sunday and will fea- the Pats shocked with how many defense with men like Kearse and ture the favourite New their England handily they managed oppo- while New Gouett's Pick Trotter, England's Patriots against the Philadelphia nents. Seymour and Bruschi edge them "Patriots. Big fan of Tom Eagles. In alternate weeks the Patriots near the top. - he's The Patriots head into the completely dominated the Brady a gamer. Reminds lot game as winners of two of the last league's best offence, led by me a of some of SECONDARY: EAGLES three Super Bowls, an unprece- Peyton Manning, in defeating the the better quarterbacks I dented feat considering the parity favourite I trendy Indianapolis grew up watching. was a that has struck the league over Colts 20-3 and followed that up huge fan of Brett Favre and recent the best years. by making league's reminds lot Tom Brady me a The focus the - on Eagles, defence look silly in a 41 27 of Favre when the game's on has been whether meanwhile, trouncing over the Pittsburgh the line - the ball in you want their charismatic and highly- Steelers. his hands. Bill skilled wide be Huge fan of The of Harrison has receiver will With that, both teams now sit emergence Belichick." healthy enough to play after amidst the media frenzy that is allowed New England to remain a his ankle he solid defence severely spraining the Super Bowl. And, this coming pass despite losing suffered last a will be Law to But three month, player Sunday, one of them a injury. quarters deem of many as necessary to the Super champion. the Eagles secondary, Eagles chances. Sheppard, Lewis and Dawkins, Both the and Patriots the Pro for Eagles are going to Bowl, and headed into the season as a good reason. Nickel's Pick favourites, the Patriots based on "Patriots. Pats' fan since KICKERS: PATS the strong team system created by 1996 when their The Pats' Vinatieri and Eagles' Head Coach Bill Belichick and they got Akers of the most reliable the butts kicked Green are two Eagles based on their off-sea- by Bay, Akers place kickers in the game. son signing of Owens who was and / cried. Fm a diehard made 84 of his field goals considered the the percent player Eagles Pat's fan for years, so to see while Vinatieri made 94 this year, needed to put them over the top them become a dynasty, it'd and has that he percent proven after three consecutive losses in " be an nice feeling. thrives in clutch situations. the conference championship. The Patriots finished the regu- lar season with a stellar 14-2 COACHING: PATS Cord Sports Prediction Roberfs Pick Patriots 24 - 14 Eagles "Eagles. My Steelers are out, little bit It will so I'm a upset. MVP :Rodney Harrison matter if Terrell Owens is playing. If Owens plays, Summary: Even with Owens Philly will win. I think they Belichick and Reid are quite pos- in the the Pats' defence line-up, in sibly the two best head coaches are a more exciting team to is collectively too strong for the league. Against almost any watch than New the Eagles to be England. competitive. have the other team Reid would Expect Brady to 10 Owens has given us some put up suggest edge, but we wouldn't in the first then memorable touchdown points quarter, very his betting against Belichick, sys- sit back and let his defence do celebration dances... and sweatshirts. tem, or his hooded the rest. Harrison will handle a Contributed Photo after Randy Moss did the not-100 percent T.0., and don't whole thing, I'm Mark Hopkins Even with a healthy Owens, the mooning -Compiled by be suprised if he runs one back will be grounded in Eagles sure Terrell's been getting himself. XXXIX. ready." Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly Sports Feature23 The Champions League isn't locked out There's never been a better time to the experience second-greatest sports tournament in the world the Brandon Currie Champions League. Although clubs are European-based, there are over 50 nationalities amongst the remaining 16 teams from almost of the The Beautiful Game every corner world. Indeed, European soccer is so and rife you're not a soccer fan, then globalized with historic follow the rivalries that match double Ifplease, Champions a can League this year. as a crash-course in geopolitics. What the hell else 11 the are sports The players on pitch not watch? fans going to Seriously. only comprise a football team, but well. The NHL is locked out, the our global village as NFL will be the the we done for year, Especially as Canadians, NBA playoffs will not have start- should appreciate the multicultur- al of the ed and unless you're a demented nature competition. human haven't started We're the where being, you only country a follow baseball of the to yet. significant portion popula- tion bananas who After the World Cup, the goes no matter annual Champions League is the wins a major soccer tournament. So if sick second most-watched sports tour- this spring, you're nament around the world, and it's of petulent players and money- into the to see why. grubbing owners, tune easy Contributed Photos Not only is the calibre of foot- Champions League. Not only will watch some brilliant From Left to Barcelona's Ronaldinho does his best Jar-Jar Binx after a ball stunning, but even moreso you football, Right: impression scoring game- leam winner, AC Milan's Shevchenko hides his bashful shins and Arsenal striker looks than the World Cup, it is a truly but you'll probably some- Andriy Thierry Henry like a French Dave Chappelle. All three will participate in the Champion's League and were finalists international competition. thing too for FIFA World Player of the Year, with the Brazilian Ronaldinho winning the prestigious award. No matter what your creed, you're represented in the Winner: Real Madrid Winner: AC Milan Winner: Liverpool Winner: Inter Milan Man of the Matches: Iker Casillas Man of the Matches : Paolo Maldini Man of the Matches: Steven Gerrard Man of the Matches: Adriano Winner: Barcelona Man of the Matches : Ronaldinho the striker Ruud of Porto will A great tie that pits two of Without their best Despite a laundry list its star Defending champions for the in most infamous clubs in European Van Nistelrooy due to injury, the players being unavailable be tough against an in-form Easily the most anticipated tie football against each other. Real's Red Devils stand little chance matches, Liverpool should be Inter side and their phenomenal in the Round of the and Brazilian 16, respec- Iker Casillas Juve's Gianluigi against a strong Milan side that are able to sneak past a solid striker, Adriano. tive leaders of the England's Buffon, arguably the two best world class at nearly every posi- Leverkeusen side, though this Proving yet again that staunch and La the be the Italian defense is useless Premiership Spain's keepers in the world, will be a tion. Paolo Maldini, perhaps may most evenly-matched against in best defender tie of the South American Adriano Liga a clash of football treat to watch against the superb of all-time, mar- Champion's League. attack, would Watch for The Red's Steven has Serie A this titans. With both sides in stun- attack of both sides. shalls a backfield that give dominated sea- devastat- ning form well atop their A couple months back, most Pele and Maradona nightmares, Gerrard to provide more son, combining the flowing this tie while Footballer of the strikes from midfield he Brazilian with tables, many see as not would have picked Juve to win, European ing as technique a can- only a contest between two but los galacticos have been in Year Andriy Shevchenko and cements his place as England's non of a left foot that can propeha ball almost km/h. excellent clubs, but a grudge fine form since the Christmas Brazilian phenom Kaka compose most complete player. to 130 Porto match the to decide which league break, especially after signing a formidable attack going forward. With likes of Cisse, has lost much of its championship Throw in like Rui and Jose is the best in the world. defensive anchor and Danish names Cafu, Morientes Xabi Alonso out of form as world-class .kipper With these lofty parameters Interational Thomas Graveson. Costa and Crespo, and Man. U is the lineup, Liverpool won't be as Mourinho and centre-back efficient but Ricardo have left enter the Catalan giants Also, Real is undefeated under outclassed all over the pitch. With moving forward, Carvalho to Barcelona, a club that boasts their future invested in the with former Valencia mastermind Chelsea, while mid- new Brazilian skipper Wanderley dynam- sparkplug the motto of 'Mas who's ic duo of Rafael Benitez at the helm fielder Deco was transferred to equally lofty Luxemburgo, mustered up teenage Wayne Rooney they un will the oftheir Barcelona. looks like the que club' (More than a the cojones to bench the formerly and Cristiano Ronaldo, United get mostout qual- It sup- the will few rival mid and back-field Golden of club). Indeed, Azulgrana untouchable Ronaldo and Raul for need a years to sea- ity positions. posed Age Portuguese than soned clubs such AC Milan. footbal has left with them. have been more most the emerging Owen and Solari. as clubs this season, employing a flowing attack through their talisman and FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldinho. With the off-season addition of Portugal's Deco in midfield and African Player of the Year Samuel Eto'o in attack, Barca's creativity and pace Winner: Monaco Winner:Lyon Winner: Bayern Munich moving forward is unrivalled Man of the Matches : Javier Saviola Man of the Matches Wiltord Man of the Matches: in Europe at the moment. : Sylvain Roy Makaay Chelsea, however, is very The in their How fast Last year's runners-up Monaco reigning champions has Aresnal's 49-game world-class worthy opponent, How Watch in Dutch French and German unbeaten streak faded from to Champions League draw a tricky opponent respective mem- at nearly every position and and Bremen have After the Manchester United league-leaders PSV Eindhoven. leagues, Lyon ory. TSN is the exclusive Canadian extremely deep off the bench. be to at broke their Arsenal has carrier of the Monaco does not look to up forged their reputations home streak, Champions League Led by last year's Champions snuff when compared to their but have yet to succeed in struggled to regain their world- Round of 16: First Lea League-winning coach Jose This is not class and combined with Feb 22: Real Madrid v Juventus 2:3opm excellent form of last year, likely Europe. necessarily a form, is Mourinho, Chelsea very rela- their usual in inter- Feb 23: Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal 12am due to the exit of striker Fernando disadvantage as two other woes well-coached and cohe- play Manchester United vs. AC Milan Bpm Morientes to Real Madrid. tively obscure teams (Porto and European play, will find it diffi- sively as a team. However, Feb 24: FC Porto Inter Milan 12am Munich's vs. However, with brilliant Argentine Monaco) reached the final game cult to handle quality despite their balance, they lack Round of 16: Second Lea and Canada's own Javier Saviola on loan from last year. consistency. the defensive resources to shut March 8: 2:3opm Barcelona and their wealth of Bremen have recently lost Owen Hargreaves is an excep- down Barca's attack. While the March 9: 2:3opm European experience, Monaco Greece's Euro 2004 hero Angelos tional ball-winner in midfield for Catalan club's defence is not Quarter Finals: and Charisteas to trasfer and Munich and will possess enough pace compo- Egyptian greatly hamper the best, Chelsea have no Ist Leg: April 5 & 6: 2:3opm Dutch side. to the efforts of and sure to disarm the striker Zidan injury, seeing Henry company. 2nd 6 & chance in a war of Leg: April 12, 2:3opm goal-scoring to fourth in the is at the Although this isn't a high pro- them slip Bayern, as usual, top attrition. In the Semi Finals: end, an exhila- file matchup, it's always fun to Bundesliga. Lyon conversely of the Bundesliga table, bookend- Ist Leg: May 3rd, 2:3opm rating tie, but Barca go watch PSV Midfielder Korean have remained France's best ed by their talisman and Dutch 2nd Leg: May 4th, 2:3opm through. If all else fails, at least communi- team, one out of forward Makaay and ageless Park Ji-Sung try and only losing game Roy Finals: Barca the have Pope on their with his Dutch teammates 23 in Ligue 1 this season. German International goalkeeper cate May 25, 2:3opm side (He's member # 100,108). Oliver and take sweet free kicks. Kahn. 24 Page O' Fun Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly Crossword BY FRASER KING Across: Down: I. Used to harvest 1. Taxi grain synonym 6. attention to Paying 2. To have a debt 10. A of dread feeling 3. To be introduced to someone 11. A declaration or assertion 4. Quality of being incorporeal 12. A wager 5. Large predatory bird 13. Id, Superego, & 6. Nonsense word 14. German submarine [2 words] 7. The night before 18. Two of them in a skull 8. Canine 20. Place to train horses 9. Fencing skill Dull sound 21. heavy 14. Capital Mongolian city [two 24. Persian poet words] 25. Holds up canvas 15. Wineskin 26 Klein, designer 16. On top of 27. 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INTERMISSION 7-7:25 Life/Style The time to make and break those 8:50-9:35 Nobody Loves You 7:30-8:00 It's Something You Year's New resolutions? Of 9:40-10:05 Sticky Business Can Depend On course. But more importantly, it 8:05-8:20 Public Discourse is time once again to bone up for INTERMISSION the CBC's annual hats-off to Saturday Matinee 8:35-8:55 Drama Club Canadian Canada 1-1:30 the literature, Contributed Photos Journey to Bum 9-9:20 Charlie Reads. Olivia Chow City 9:25-9:45 MacArthur Parka will defend Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake. For those who are unfamiliar 1:35-2:05 The Nurse Who This is the with the initiative, Canada Reads fourth year that Beautiful Losers by Leonard Loved Me Canada works essentially like this. Five Reads has taken over the Cohen. Musician Rufus 2:10-2:35 That Hole You airwaves, and the list of works slated panellists of moderate celebrity Wainwright was originally asked draw of that have been elected as winners in the but are to up a shortlist to partake debates, was is thus but — short, Canadian literature typically impressive, forced to withdraw due to a "" — sometimes nonetheless. conflict. novels, poetry — from scheduling Johnson, MilljlllllfiTiml which Michael In the who they must choose a single Ondaatje's has made her name singing cmmoimmmoo title to defend in series of Skin ofa Lion was the first book blues, and rock with her a jazz Tonight Thurs 9:25, Fn- Wed 915 AWARDED THE BEST CINEMAS IN debates. The debates to be awarded the honour in the will for are aired on band, Infidels, rally The Aviator (14A) KW BY ECHO MAGAZINE CBC Radio and last 2002. Subsequent winners Cohen's Fri-Sun 4:00, Fri-Wed 7:15 One, for five highly experimental it delectablej Darkly ... include somewhat Vera Drake (14A) Tonight - Thurs days. At the close of each debate, the more novel. 6:15, Sat-Sun 1:30 An obscure Hubert - Sherraine outrageously the panellists are required to Aquin's Next MacKay, defending Julia Fri-Sun Sat- Being (14A) 4:15, „n:„ r„ make a vote of the Episode (Prochain Episode) No Stair Mairuth compelling perform- you're-off-the- Crystal by Sun 2:00, Fri-Wed 7:00 and The island ilk for the book wish Guy Vanderhaeghe's Sarsfield. fans recall ance Latin it they Sports may Beyond the Sea (14A) by boy Last 11 This the 7:00 tjß _ to end Tonight-Thurs „ . eliminate. By the of the Crossing. year, MacKay's heartbreaking elimina- , „ 2L. Gael Garcia Bernal. will Closer B week, a single book has been panellists strive to defend tion from the 2004 Summer (14A) Tonight-Thurs 9:15 -time out new york five favourites. The in mtjfrjm chosen as the book that, accord- more panel- Olympic finals fencing. lists — and their — include: luck ing to the Canada Reads website, picks Perhaps she will have more Roch noir. .Bernal is is one that the panellists think, Carrier, defending against competitors who are more | A Very Long Engagement (18A) . .His Blues be .. to - dynamite "all of Canada will enjoy." Volkswagen by Jacques likely intimidated by the Tonight Thurs 9:20 The Poulin. If have read end of The with CBC constructs their you never business an epee. Sea Inside (PG) .teaming turn the Sarsfield's 1997 novel Tonight-Thrus 6:45, Fri, Mon-Tues Almodovar panel well before the debates anything by Carrier, over focuses on next new $5 bill that begin. Talim Vartanion, a mem- passes one family's encounters with WhaUhe Do We Bleep Know?! » hands find s best fiJms ber of the Canada Reads organi- through your to a few racism in Montreal. j. year' lines from his children's - zational team, said: "We scout for classic, Donna Morrissey, defending Bad Education (18A) The Sweater. far more than five people, since Hockey Rockbound by Frank Parker Day. Fri, Mon-Tues Sun I - Olivia Chow, 92° ■ far more than five people want to defending Oryx Morrissey, an author hailing from j [In The Diaries I—L^JJLLiB—S.LL,--. Q_kiJ_Ll and Crake Atwood. will defend Motorcycle (14A) be a part of Canada Reads." The by Margaret Atlantic Canada, Sat-Sun 2:00 result is who is married to NDP 1928 novel set in ideally a group of well- Chow, Day's an isolat- leader known who Jack is a member ed island off the www.princesscinemas.com personalities pursue Layton, community ' 'PftIHTRPK of the Toronto city council. She Nova Scotian coast. a variety of occupations, but who will Atwood's The Canada profess a shared interest in champion most Reads 2005 Canadian recent which debates will air CBC literature. "It's essen- dystopic novel, pos- daily on tulates the results of the insistent Radio One at 11:30 from tially like putting together a a.m. of the Rubik's cube," Vartanion said of muddying gene pool. Feb. 21 to 25. DnVYWYIv'Q the recruitment effort. - Molly Johnson, defending 1U V \ \ >l\ I. u ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Coheed and Cambria keep secrets ...where it's all about talent! - from The title Candy, 27 well. track - the of If this album page staple was composed MONDAY AMATEUR STRIP NIGHT the album - with its recurring gui- of only songs as good as those, it written, although the lyricist tar riffs and strong musical would be absolutely stellar. seems to have an obsession with clas- there emphasis, seems to draw on Unfortunately, are a few CASH! the idea of a war-torn Prize $1000 world. sic rock influences the in that most, songs are dangerously verg- Perhaps it's a metaphor. Actually, both sound and what length (it's over ing on people from my area it's hopefully a metaphor. If it's EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT minutes eight long). Even though call "scene" music (i.e. that same the "theme" of the album, it isn't its not that "Blood Red sound that heavy, screamo every high quite clear, although the album WET T-SHIRT CONTEST Summer" live, would school band thinks played get they've per- art also reflects something like the crowd for jumping sure with sonally created) - very unfortu- this, with brown fog, dark shad- its insistent beat. 1 can't decide nate really. $875 IN CASH PRIZES ows and empty streets. whether I would kill to be in that Even still, In Keeping When it comes down to the mosh pit, or get killed in it. "A Secrets is a refreshing change LADIES NEVER PAY A COVER songs themselves however, it's Favor House Atlantic" is a great from the usual musical fare. black and white. quite The songs KING STREET NORTH WATERLOO AT NORTHFIELD song to demonstrate the full -Jessica Peter that well are done are done very effects of Sanchez's voice. Tel: 886-7565 Special v 8- 12am pp Wednesday February 2, 2005 - The Cord Weekly Arts & Entertainment*27 Half-life 2 captivates with realism to As the back the bathers run over. sun bring nostalgic memories genre. Although you set your the the from the while Entrancing passes over sky during original game, own pace, you feel yourself driv- 2 has of the Freeman visits themselves clas- Half-life one most course of a day, others cement as en forward by the powerful story captivating storylines I've seen. sewers, canals, a derelict prison, sics. and likeable characters, as well as Set after the and much The to shoot lot of straight original more. multiple the desire a crap. the locales game, mysterious G-Man offer an improvement on Sexy Gravity I'd recommend it to both action character awakens Gordon from the which An feature of the adventure a original Half-life, was important new and game junkies, but dream-like state in order to somewhat limited in its environ- is the which to to the carry game gravity gun, also anyone new genre, out his first after ments. Not since Deus Ex has allows to the is assignment a you manipulate big or as game incredibly easy to hired the end of the world so been created. small in the world around and feel for. being at orig- tangible objects pick up get a Prepare inal. I don't 'The Force' embodied be addicted ALEX HAYTER want to spoil any- you (Think to to shooting moan- about the in a This alien Cord Arts & Entertainment thing plot, as there are Real feel power tool). gizmo pro- ing zombies in the face. It's twists and turns to When I start about a vides the basis for interest- like many strength- dreaming many a holiday you never want to the There I know that I back from. en the of either a) ing puzzles, as well as being an come reason your PC exists is pace game. game, are no or movie haven't taken or it's cool In one Thehere. Half-life 2 will revolu- cut-scenes my pills, b) extremely weapon. work of section of the in everything occurs in truly a mind-blowing art. game, a spooky tionize your perspective on sequences; the that the This feels first so as so real that you abandoned village, are shoot-em-ups, so now is the time person, you game you player feel totally immersed in it. experience your head being total- rushed by zombies from all direc- to forget everything you know ly immersed in it. In addition to tions. Your bowels will give in, about action games. When the the this but also Holiday for one environments, impression conveniently you are sur- original Half-life was created by From the the rounded handful of and moment as Gordon is due to astoundingly good by a saws Valve Software, it created a mas- you, the train at the of the broken hooks. the sive the Freeman, depart mechanics game: you Using gravity impact on gaming com- will it is City 17, quickly a 'feel' for possible to take a saw munity, crossing boundaries and mysterious you get every gun, become absorbed into terrific from to and slice a zombie in half. The shaping the mould for PC action a weapon, magnum pistol of that voyage. In many ways, the game rocket launcher, crowbar to grav- funny thing is, course, this games. The sequel to that master- with doesn't zombie... resembles an adventure holiday, ity as they fully interact kill the and I piece has done the same thing, gun, arrives via the world around idea. and as Gordon Freeman you. Every gun- think you can get the will no doubt catalyze just as the shot into the and wannabes in the public transport, experiences rings memory, same many copies crash Al's Conclusion of a somewhat with and caused market. It's no wonder that Valve sights European every bang dune the sound To it this is wonderful- city, and then drives buggies by your physics gun... sum up, a now has such a cult following across beautiful sun-soaked is some of the best I've heard in a crafted shooter, with and huge fan community behind ly designed If there of the and with a for it. beaches. only were sun- game. Many weapons subtlety passion its finest. It's only Streetlight's debut album, and already it's clear that among all the bands formed from Ear CANDY former members of Catch 22, Streetlight Manifesto is in a of reminiscent such league of its own. It also musi- creaks doors, of more calming power, as the orchestral "hums in the antici- "The Art Teacher" and cally surpasses Catch 22. The These sound is extraordinarily innova- pation of an opera or musical on "Memphis Skyline". tunes to the least. This is where one of Rufus hold leads and tive, say stage. 1 gorgeous piano The varied influences this obvious influences becomes towering orchestral moments; I on Rufus disc show themselves very easily. strikingly apparent: musical think that Wainwright on a influences should write the soundtrack to a Just quick listen, opera. The screechy wooden and sounds it of jazz, Latin, swing, (of immediately cry for your whole movie, would really go course) that classic ska sound, attention to be brought to the over well. all The Rufus' voice into With terrific blend of differ- are quite apparent. tempo songi as opens a a switches between powerful operatic wail. The song ent musical styles yet still cohe- every song. Unlike other ska albums, is completely in Latin, but it sive in its quality of sound, many Rufus is trick- Rufus' latest is there are no songs that sound so appears as though a very promising much alike I have trouble telling ing the listener into thinking this insight into the heart of an artist them apart. Instead, I find myself is what the rest of the album yet to reach his peak. After a few based could sound like. what to be categorizing the songs on Instead, listens, you are guaranteed each my limited dancing follows is an incredibly varied hooked and humming tune weeknight acoustic class. lessons in various clubs. I sit mixture of rock, pop, on your way to there and mutter to folk and ballads. -Alex Hayter myself, "Ah, salsa!... this is the bachata Rufus' fascination with Ooh, I that always maintain there is a one... Mmhmm, singing in other Romantic lan- Back Tracks! definitely lot to be said about an album - or could Cord A&E takes swing!" I bet Streetlight - not to guages, including French, a retrospec- at least the behind an mention their audience - would thought be regarded as pretentious, but I tive look at a couple of CDs album - from the intro. The intro of the be a lot fun to watch live. find that it is an interesting way from past few years. of In Keeping Secrets Of Silent another stereo- of portraying how the human They get past Earth: 3, called "The Ring in of ska as well; the are voice can transcend the barrier of type songs It seems to be that Rufus Return", develops from a ringing There are To be honest it actually meaningful. Wainwright knows what language. though, exactly phone, to mystical medieval no covers or about does mean I have no idea what cheap songs we "want" when it comes to tones in elevators I do (think Legend of Zelda the about. Jeff peeing (although beautiful, and songs are Buckley powerful sym- meets Gregorian chants), to adore that for fun" ska). The also shared a similar for "just tunes for the Want passion phonic ear. building and ends read like with flow- static, finally in French and Latin as a lyrics poetry, Two is a collection of writ- singing songs in a rhetorical sections such "Like two whispered ques- of the of ing as, ten discus- way showing diversity by Wainwright as a tion. So what does Coheed and children the of the his voice... the does- on playground sion of his desires and comparison feelings; Cambria want the album to be? unconfessed souls, abandoned n't end there, however. Songs by basically the exact same premise In word: 'It is a mysterious. not our mothers and our lovers and such "The One You Love" and of Want One, the disc's as prequel. the run-of-the-miil screamo I our if we were brave "Old Whore's Diet" not foes, only But has his music at only progressed C & C - once thought was it's to live the lives we stole, sound like the titles of Buckley enough a 11... or is it simply a collection actually a post-emo disc with what a wonderful world this but also share com- of he couldn't fit onto the songs, many things clear classic rock roots. could These words attributes in the of be!" are first album? mon style gui- What immediately distin- in such an fre- structure. wrapped amazing CD is tar and song "Memphis Hardly so; Rufus' latest Coheed and Cambria musical You guishes is itself trib- netic sound. may and full of much Skyline" a touching ripe a more per- from today's other hands is the the late and find yourself wondering whether sonal ute to great man: touch. The songs are brim- voice of the Claudio the singer, has admitted to singer just mentioned suicide with the man's Wainwright ming quirky per- Sanchez. A friend of mine in that and says being inspired and influenced by peppy-sounding song, sonality and wonderful sense of that he has control of his be The great met him you'd usually right. songs humour. in Buckley, having a Although very similar I think he has little fantasti- pitch. just a he died. On other give out messages or tell the the month before musical style to prequel, boy voice. Either when cal stories, and the odd mismatch way, you tracks, Wainwright creates some are a lot catchier, with songs get down to it, he sounds a lot of sound and seems sounds of his own. lyrics just some inspiring very intelligent hooks and like Lee. He all the somehow. Geddy glides "Little Sister" to be a right delicate class. Where appears touches of and down the register, All in this album is a way up mixture of ballad and all, great the first CD could be played opera, pop, which every so often results in orchestrated listen, and - dare I say it - in making a superbly comfortably the background, near it ska-licious. squeals. Though may by combining his soaring Everything Goes Numb is a ska absolutely Want Two at the centre melody belongs seem odd, it ends up being very album. For who's -Jessica Peter of voice with a climatic symphony. anyone still your attention. effective. with let these which me, me a little more The track There are songs get opening "Agnus The lyrics are generally well- This is an AMAZING seem meant to raise and specific. Dei" begins with somewhat energy ska album. In it's ska at emotion, while other songs have my view, ambient screeches of violins and - Please see Candy, page 26 28 »Arts & Entertainment - The Wednesday February 2, 2005 Cord Weekly Jeunet's very goodEngagement becomes a test of fate, as Once Rob and Brad have they are found film that meets their forced again a high both to fight battles of their own in order to reunite. The critical standards, and have therefore decided to with regale you transcendence of Engagement above the their love ofAudrey Tautou traditional framework of epic love stories is embodied Jeunet's through ambition as a maker: film his meticulous atten- tion to detail is vivid and inven- tive and the aesthetics of the film are vibrant and clear - all of which grant it worthy of praise from strictly a visual perspective, as glossy shades of green, yellow and remain orange potent throughout the film. My one complaint towards the film minor is to say the worst. The the way in which story BRAD SKELTON unfolds is slightly discombobu- Movie Critic lating, yet it simultaneously the viewer engages on an inquisi- Amelie (2001), direc- tive level, as the film becomes a Withtor Jean-Pierre Jeunet mystery as much as a love to story. managed successfully merge This notion speaks to not his aesthetic sensibilities with only Jeunet's ambition as a filmmaker, popular entertainment, and the but Tautou's ability to captivate result was one of the most infec- the audience almost empathical- tiously charming films of the last the audience becomes five ly: emo- years. Now, with the release tionally bound to her character's of A Very Long Engagement, fate. As in Amelie, Tautou's Jeunet continues to demonstrate Contributed Photo is beauty charming and her per- that he is a masterful filmmaker Audrey Tatou as Mathilde in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's A Very Long Engagement. formance is enthralling. capable of incredible things; both A is and A feels Very Long Engagement Amelie Very Long it in her heart, which is the If the movie has one flaw it is ROB CROCCO one of the year's best films; it is their sheer Movie Critic Engagement, through sort of romantic sentiment that is the burden of its own ambition. one of those rare films that rebuke you excellence, act as a perfectly at home in a film like After a while it becomes exhaust- In 2001, Jeunet received world- want to watch immediate- Jeunet's again, against single this). So, Mathilde begins her ing trying to keep track of all the wide acclaim for his masterpiece, ly. The complexity of the story Hollywood effort, the atrocious search for Manech, her beloved, various characters, subplots, and Besides Amelie. Jeunet's unique and the richness of character - Alien: Resurrection. by tracking down any and all wit- strange twists of fate. Jeunet and innovative approach to the which invoke particular tech- Engagement opens in the nesses/survivors from the day of makes his film overly elaborate of Amelie estab- used in art story telling, niques Amelie - are trenches of World War I, where the execution. and complicated when perhaps he lished Tautou the most such Audrey as arranged in a way as to lure five soldiers are condemned Jeunet this to joins story with the should go with less and tighten adorable and lovable actor in the the viewer into a delicate world death in No Man's Land for the elegant style he has become the narrative. He seems to think world. Jeunet's latest collabora- of hope, strength and change. crime of self-inflicted wounds to known for, using long takes and that he's making the Citizen tion with Tautou is A This film further evi- the Very Long provides hand; they injured themselves complex camera movements, Kane of French cinema, and his and it Engagement, is possibly dence that Jeunet has a sublime in the hope that they would along with digitally enhanced hubris shows. one of the greatest French films style that is uniquely his own, and receive The film's and the discharges. lighting colours, to give But even if A Very Long ever made - in fact, it strives to be his attention to detail is intriguing film the of that chronology gets progressively aura magic was so Engagement does fall slightly so. and fruitful, as his comes to trickier after the vital Amelie. In of story introduction of to terms story, short of its lofty ambitions, it is Above all elements in the life. the characters. this is much many important different territory still a beautiful and endlessly film, Engagement is a love story Our remains however: inventive film. heroine, Mathilde, a blend of Cold It may not be set during WWI in typical fash- convinced even after the war has Mountain and Paths in the of Glory quite same league as ion: two lovers are torn by that her apart ended fiance, one of the with the coincidences of Amelie, Amelie, but it is one of the best conscription and their love is still alive if of the condemned, (she that helps orient you. films year nevertheless. Lovers and Mends: the softer side ofcrunk head and the expansive hair, long successfully bridge gap Ben Shragge comical facial features, Ludacris between traditional love sonnets has little need to stray from his and tasteful erotica. Enter Lil Jon. Just usual repertoire of date-rape and as fellatio witticisms to woo a mate. Shakespeare coined such words Cord A&E His decision to step forward and as "courtship" and "arouse," Lil his heart his sleeve is Jon is put on a responsible for "skeet," an but for listeners, evocative addition to a grateful As an unabashed lover of slow risky, hugely move. lexicon. In addition, Lil Jon is the jamz, I can't help but notice the rewarding mastermind behind art form has an awe- been reaching new of brand heights of soulful seduction of inducing range new Usher is no stranger musical Crunk, Crunk n' late. Case in point: Luda, Lil' Jon genres: to B, Crunk Metal, Post-Crunk, and Usher's recent Crunk n' B hit, making young Crunkpunk, Avant-Crunk, Emo- "Lovers and Friends". To hear ladies and - admit it Crunk, etc. the words Usher sing confes- Bringing heart-melting - guys gentlemen, out of sions is of "what," "yeah" and "okay" nothing new, course. swoon. near-extinction, Lil Jon has revo- The hard-bodied, family-friendly, lutionized music and language. Edgar Allan Poe-inspired crooner Contributed Photos So what does this is no to prodigal impre- stranger making young Ludacris, Usher and Lil' Jon. sario need of The lothario Ludacris a boo, a honey, a ladies and - admit it guys - gen- pro- ceeds to move the wordplay into shawty? His gruff voice demands wit 'cha A tlemen, swoon. Yet Ludacris and wanna get (shawty)." (shawty)." dare But does this a, we say, more physical pleasure. what enig- turnaround! Whither You don't have to be their Lil Jon are relatively new to the complete realm: "I could be matic übermensch know of love? your bud, you the crunk we knew lover or friend (the casual listener slow jam game. superstar could beat in More have me play-fight than we could ever the know the The growth of Luda's verbal up; before, consummate gentle- can only dream) to the then we both dark, make up... guessed. with mind devoid of carnal obvious: Usher, Jon, and Luda palette from musings on chicken man a I'd do anything just to feel "Is been know fo' a A track and beer to sublime Cosby show your you long thoughts? There's a new Lil Jon have done it again. butt." And then we have: "Be a time he croons. Then, in and he's references and expressions of (shawty)," town, not afraid to blessed with a touch of genius turn and a the audience would of good girl now, around; statement a a smattering human bonding is nothing less explore sensual world of spiri- and, of course, these know from a Friends" is a than revelatory. Witness the fol- get whippings, you expect man so seemingly tual and physical affection: "But skeet, "Lovers and like it like that. You don't transcendent of mere human sex- with few you ain't been nuttin' but a friend collaboration lowing couplet: /'Opened up your you sweeping have to back: here's a "But fuckin' never crossed music. fight pil- uality: to me and a never in popular heart 'cause you said I made you (shawty), nigga precedents bite that." some- mind tasted this feel used low, Falling my (shawty)." Nothing dreamed to be Crunk has never so comfortable; to play ever (shawty), up juice where between Pablo Neruda and unusual until the follow- back there, in here: sweet. then, now you all grown-up kissin', huggin', the de Ludacris is "But I sumthin' Marquis Sade, ing: tonight, seen touchin' like Rudy Huxtable." With his squeezin', (shawty); up a unique figure in hip-hop, able to in ya (shawty), that made me in the bathtub, rub-a-dubbin'