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Colin LeFevre beat out Ross Fraser by 97 votes, President finally ending the long race for WLUSU president LAURA CARLSON upper side," he added. NEWS EDITOR With only 11.01 percent of the undergraduate student body cast- With Colin LeFevre claiming victo- ing their vote for a second time, ry as Wilfrid Laurier University Stu- compared to the 19.14 percent that dents' Union (WLUSU) president hit the polls on the original Febru- LeFevre for the upcoming year, one of the ary 7 election day, LeFevre wasn't most contentious, scrutinized and fazed that essentially only 5.76 per- publicized elections in the Union's cent of the student body voted him history has finally come to a close. into the presidency. Receiving 751 of the 1435 votes "It was the second election, there cast (53.4 percent) in last Thursday's was much less interest, but it's a run-off election, LeFevre managed win," said LeFevre. to beat out fellow candidate Ross "[I have] a mandate and I'm go- Fraser by 97 votes. ing to go through with everything I "It's just amazing," said LeFevre promised," he continued. on his feelings regarding his new- With the 2007 elections finally found presidency, minutes after coming to a close, Stover also ex- hearing the results. pressed his feelings of "relief" fol- "I've worked my butt off for what, lowing all of the WLUSU election- six weeks now? And it finally came related drama. to a win." This included the decision of the Describing his feelings on get- Appellate Committee to disqualify ting the win as "cautiously optimis- presidential candidate Brian Pu- tic" in an interview just prior to the nambolam for accumulating too announcement, LeFevre said he many election fines, and the deci- didn't know what to expect when sion of the WLUSU Board of Direc- Chief Returning Officer (CRO) tors (BOD) to hold are-election be- Craig Stover took to the stage to an- tween Fraser and LeFevre instead nounce the very slim voting mar- of naming the second-place candi- gin, in a moderately busy Wilf's. date as the WLUSU president after "It was so close," said LeFevre. the votes were originally counted. SYDNEY HELLAND "I've never seen an election so close •URPRISE! - An elated Colin LeFevre responds to the results being announced at Wilfs Pub last Thursday. at this school. I was praying on the - SEE PRESIDENT, PAGE 2 Golden Hawks take fifth straight OUA title

Prolific women's hockey program seeks national title in Ottawa this weekend

LAUREN MILLET their usually impeccable defense the second intermission, because I SPORTS EDITOR seemed to be scrambling to chase thought the second period was one the Blues around the ice. ofour best periods ofthe year," said Last weekend, the Wilfrid Lau- "They like to come out hard, Head Coach Rick Osborne. "We rier Golden Hawks stamped their and we like to take time with our thought that if we could just kick it domination on the sport of hockey passes," said assistant captain and up a notch, we would be able to do as the ladies took home their fifth player of the game Andrea Bevan. it in the third period." consecutive OUA championship. "We weren't doing that, we were And they never panicked; the The Hawks downed the University just firing it. We needed to adjust Hawks stepped out onto the ice of Toronto Varsity Blues in the first and get into the open ice and pass ready to take control, and put the two games of the best-of-three se- to the open people." game away for good. ries, to complete an undefeated run The Hawks came onto the ice for "We really focused on controlled through the provincial playoffs. the second period and immedi- emotions," said assistant captain Before travelling to Toronto to ately started taking more shots on Lauren Barch. "We could see they put the Blues away 1-0, the Hawks net. The Blues responded with their were getting tired and we just kept took the first game 2-1 at home. own attacks, and after catching the pushing." The first period saw the Varsity WLU defense off guard, finally put Their strategy worked, because in Blues come out strong and hit WLU one past goalie Liz Knox with a with seven minutes remaining rookie hard; they were hungry for a victory hard shot to the top-right corner. the period, forward Kayley a pass Ash- on the road. After losing only one At the buzzer, the Hawks found Powers received from McMillin and fired a shot past away game all year to these same themselves down 1-0, despite out- ley Lockhart to Hawks, the possibility of an upset shooting the Blues 13-6 for the pe- Blues goalie Stephanie game. HELLAND was great. riod, and in need of a little more tie the SYDNEY

- The Golden Hawks their win against Toronto. The Hawks responded with shaky control of the game. PILE UP celebrate 1-0 - HOCKEY, PAGE 13 Play and inconsistent passing, and "There wasn't a lot of anxiety at SEE 2 .News WEDNESDAY MARCH 5,2008 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY

The Cord Weekly - Vie tie that binds since 1926- phone: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 fax:(519)883-0873 LeFevre email: [email protected] The Cord Weekly 75 UniversityAvenue West Waterloo, Ontario into N2L 3C5 already WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 2008 VOLUME 48 ISSUE 24 Next Issue: March 12 his newrole QUOTE OF THE WEEK "The Pope is a fuckin' douchebag, eh?" FROM ELECTION, COVER ing to Laurier next year, as Fraser - Graphics Editor Julie Marion on the Catholic church's decision to move St. Patrick's Day to March 15 is planning on taking a year off to because ofa religous holiday. "It's going to be weird not hav- work, he hopes to continue his ac- ing to deal with it," said Stover. ademic studies the following year. WORD OF THE WEEK Stover also added that though He had originally applied to Lollygagging - To waste timeby putteringaimlessly; dawdle,as in thosewhich take a long time to respond to it "felt really nice" to announce a school in the United States to com- requests made of them. winner to an anxious crowd, it was plete a masters program in higher CONTRIBUTORS difficult for him to do. education and student affairs.

Rosie Aiello Alison Grenkie Jennifer Kae "In this case, I feel bad be- However, he had to delay his ac- Len Bail Daniel Joseph YousufSajjad Romer Bautisia AmeliaLockhart MaraSilvestri ceptance a year because of the Priyam Bhargava Heather MacDonald MattSkube cause you have to tell one per- for Michelle Caldaroni David McClelland Ryan Stewart Robin Collum StephanieMcEnery Wade Thompson son, who worked really hard, that re-election. Kimberly Elworthy lamie Neugebauer Geetha Thuralrajah Linda Givetash Dave Poleck Rebecca Vasluianu their dream didn't come true," he For the rest of his time at WLU, explained. Fraser is looking forward to focus- WLUSP STAFF "But at the same time, you're ing on his current commitments

dream at the - which Copy Editing Manager Caitlin Henderson telling one person that their school include his Copy Editors Ariel Kroon did come true. It's tough," he management position as VP: Mar- Meredith Barret Marissa Newfeld Emily Slofstra added. keting for WLUSU and his position Heather Olaveson Kendra Howard Miriam Cunningham Maintaining strong composure as a don in King Street Residence. Gina Macdonald I'm IT Manager Bryan Willey after the results were announced, "On the plus side, really ex- Distribution Manager Nicole Laouataris Fraser expressed his "disappoint- cited that I actually can get back to Production Assistant Christine Parent

- ment" in the situation though he my current job ... [and] really fo- RYAN STEWART went on to say how proud he was cus on my first-year students," said WLUSP ADMINISTRATION of the work that his volunteers put Fraser. HUG IT OUT - LeFevre embraces Ross Fraser after the presidential President Keren Gottfried both on the other is results were finally announced at Wilfs last Thursday night. VP: Advertising Angela Foster in over campaigning periods. LeFevre, hand, VP: Brantford Dan Schell "I couldn't be prouder, though, getting right into the responsibili- Chair of the Board Colin LeFevre Vice Chair Rafiq Andani of the way we ran our campaign," ties that come with the role of Stu- results were announced. Trevor Mayoh was also hired as Board ofDirectors Ryan Clubb Rachel Crawford said Fraser. dent Union president. These include Andrew Blake as VP: Univeristy Affairs, a position "We always had people telling With the delay in results caus- VP: Student Services, Laura Sheri- that has been elected up until this ADVERTISING us to do things differently, but this ing him to assume the position dan as VP: Student Activities, Jack- year, but is now hired as the result is the that we wanted to run it, three weeks after ie Donald as of the switch to a All advertising inquiriesshould be directed to way past presidents VP: Marketing, Shady Union's policy VP: Advertising AngelaFoster at how I wanted to run it and that's have been able to, LeFevre has al- Husein asVP: Finance and Admin- governance model. 884-0710, ext. 3560 [email protected] how we did it - so I'm very proud," ready had to complete hiring ofhis istration, Dan Preston as VP: Hu- he added. management team for next year, man Resouces and Zachary Mealia COLOPHON See PAGE 20 for editorial reaction to this story Though he will not be return- a process that began the day after as VP: Brantford Operations.

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VOCAL CORD "Do you think enough is being CAS files "no board" report done on campus to celebrate International Women's Week?" Meeting results in a document which allows part-time faculty strike; March 19 is the suggested date

REBECCA VASLUIANU STAFF WRITER

During a meeting held last Friday, Laurier's contract academic staff (CAS) requested a "no board" report, which is a document setting a time-span of approximately 17 days before university administra- "I didn't even know it was tion can choose to lock out part- International Women's Week." time faculty or part-time faculty can go on strike if issues have not -Sarah House been resolved. First-year Music As part of continuing negotiations between the CAS and the university, both parties met with a conciliator last Friday to try and move the ongoing struggle forward to create a new collective agreement in lieu of the one that expired at the end of August. According to the Wilfrid Lau- PAUL ALVIZ rier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) Media Relations Officer SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - Students gathered in the Concourse last Thursday in response to the ongoing a petition which has attracted 1200 signatures. and Associate Professor of Com- CAS negotiations. The group has also started circulating "No, I don't think there is enough." munications Studies Dr. Herbert Pimlott, individual meetings be- best." In addition, Horton suggests CAS fight for better conditions.

- Lindsay Spurred tween each group and the concili- Pimlott explained that, while that it will be an especially compli- "If it only takes 1500 students First-year Business ator occurred in the morning, fol- there was some movement during cated issue for the continuation of to elect in a president for the [Stu- lowed by a meeting between the the meeting concerning workload the term, as part-time faculty teach dents' Union], I really think that two sides. and benefits, "workload, senior- only some of the courses offered. 3000 students is an important and "Our side waited well into the ity, salary and benefits still remain The CAS members, noted Pim- relevant thing," said Chartrand. afternoon before it got a response issues." lott, also appreciate the gravity of Chartrand notes that the peti- from the administration team," ex- For instance, Pimlott brought the situationfor students. tion will be available to sign in the plained Pimlott. up the problem that, compared "It's a misrepresentation to think Concourse on Mondays, Wednes- "The administration team's re- to University of Waterloo part- that our members want to strike," days and Fridays. sponse hasn't exactly been timely. time faculty, who make $6708 per said Pimlott. Anatoly Venovcev, a second- As it became clear that we would course, and Guelph part-time fac- "That's where student support year prehistoric archaeology ma- need a no board report, we went ulty, who make between $6356- for a fair settlement is hearten- jor and member of the student-led

back to continue negotiations into $7056, Laurier CAS make $6001. ing ... students perhaps should let group, has also recently become "The committee is doing as much Saturday." Horton, however, made it clear the administration know that they aware of the fact that the univer- as they can. Not everyone wants to However, VP: Academic Sue that many of the issues being dis- don't want to be inconvenienced." sity has been sending out identical be associated with feminism. The Horton, states that the two sides cussed have a greater outreach As displayed by the student- messages to students and parents movement needs to be continued." are still bargaining actively - and than just faculty and students. led protest that took place last voicing concerns about part-time five more meetings have been "We have a responsibility with Wednesday in the Concourse, faculty negotiations, as well as the - Carolyn Sacks added. the employees and the students many students have begun to issue of a possible strike. Third-year Communications In addition, meetings have been but we also have a responsibility speak out in support for Laurier's "That really made me angry," scheduled on March 17 and 18 to the taxpayers to exercise fiscal part-time faculty. said Venovcev, adding, "I didn't ex- with a mediator in attendance, just conservatism or caution," noted According to one of the lead- pect anything else from them, but before March 19, which is the day Horton. ers of the student-led group, Terre it still didn't stop making me furi- that many say the possible strike For the many students who may Chartrand, a first-year commu- ous about the way they're treating will occur. be worried about the inconve- nication and cultural studies ma- students." "[March 19] is the date I've nience a strike will create for the jor, a petition they've put out has The group will be holding an heard," stated Horton. rest of their term, Horton explains attracted 1200 signatures in just information session on Friday at "Part-time faculty are paid on that they have been a key consid- three days. 1 pm in the Concourse to raise [March] 18, so they're paid for the eration in negotiations. The group is aiming for 3000 sig- awareness on the issue and try to rest of March whether they work "The students are front and cen- natures by Friday and they plan to garner student support for part- "I think it's very important and yes it or not, and I'm sure the union tre. We appreciate the fact that send the petition to Laurier Presi- time faculty. there should be awareness on leaders have thought very careful- they are the people who will be the dentMax Blouw, the Board of Gov- more See PAGE 20 for editorial reaction to this story campus." ly about the date they think works most upset," said Horton. ernors and the Senate to help the

- Lawrence Madin \ Third-year English and Comparators for CAS salaries for a one-term course Political Science Cord/Online : Laurier Waterloo J & > cordweekly.com : $6001 (2006), including 4% in benefits 4% $6708 (2007) with no benefits, including 4%

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Western Toronto protest : Students i $6226 (2007), including 4% in lieu of benefits & $6275 (2007), including benefits & 4% vacation pay benefits & 4% vacation : : 6% vacation pay $6775 (2007), including in support of part- pay - higher rate for academic qualifications and I Guelph experience time faculty

* (2007), including benefits ; $6356 Get some context with • : & 4% vacation pay - step 1 York & : Rebecca Vasluianu's ■ )- vacation "I don'tknow much about it, but I don't minimum $7195 ( 2007 including benefits 4% pay

done." • web-exclusive report on an think enough is being : $6776 (2007), including benefits

• - [ last Wednesday in & 4% vacation pay step 3 on 5 step Queen's event - : including & 4% vacation : Nikola Marilovic grjd $6741 (2007), 6% benefits which students gathered in First-year Computer Science pay : ; $7056 (2007), including the Concourse to support & vacation & $7146 (2007), including 6% benefits 4% i benefits 4% vacation pay j Laurier's part-time faculty. pay-step 4 maximum . Compiled by JenniferRae step 5 maximum v y Photographs by Mara Silvestri MARCH 5,2008 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY 4 ■ News WEDNESDAY NEWS INBRIEF Incoming WLUSU Networking for women board elects chair The Student Leadership Centre and Women's Centre organized this first annual event, which allowed The incoming Board of Direc- tors (BOD) for the Wilfrid Lau- women to connect with fellow Laurier students, faculty and staff as well as community professionals rier University Students' Union (WLUSU) selected Asif Bacchus as their 2008-09 chair last Thurs- MICHELLE CALDARONI tain that dream. day during their first meeting. STAFF WRITER "I think it's a great opportunity

As one of the two returning because ... often people aren't directors (Bacchus sat on the Wilfrid Laurier University's Stu- able to ask for what they want. 2006-07 board, but was not re- dent Leadership Centre and the Donna was very inspiring. It was elected to his position last year), WLU Women's Centre hosted a great way to network within the Bacchus was elected by the BOD their first annual Women's Net- university, because I think often over current chair and two-time working Dinner on Mondaynight, times people get segregated in board member Jon Champagne. which was attended by WLU what they do. It was a great op- "I'm happy about it. It's some- students, professors and local portunity to meet people who you thing Iwanted nowfor two years," professionals. may not interact with everyday," said Bacchus. Returning Women'sNetworking commented Steadman. "I'm actually really excited to Dinner committee member and With professors and local pro- work with these guys. You can Student Leadership Centre men- fessionals added to the mix of see the enthusiasm, you can see tor Melissa Steadman explained attendees, students and recent that they're engaged and they're how the dinner was started. graduates were able to make valu- really eager to learn," he added. "Two years ago it started up able contacts and obtain busi- who were After each candidate present- with ... dons from Clara Conrad. ness cards from women ed a two-minute platform, Paul Brittany [Russell] had this great able to provide them with a cer- Laanemets (a current director idea to start it again, and make it tain type of opportunity. "It was who was asked to chair the meet- an annual thing." good for everyone because peo- ing) opened up a question and "This year we made it the first ple came in looking for different answer period in which direc- annual, and hopefully someone things," Steadman noted. tors had a chance to learn more will keep it going year to year. "A lot of people were looking about the chair candidates. That's why we paired up with the for summer jobs. As a graduate, I A secret ballot was then cast, in Women's Centre and the Student was looking for [a career]. It was which Bacchus managed to edge [Leadership] Centre, so there's beneficial for everyone because Champagneby a single vote, 8-7. that opportunity to keep it going," it didn't matter if you were look- Having been absent from the Steadman said. ing for summer employment, a

boardroom for the past year, Keynote speaker Donna Mess- volunteer position - people were Bacchus is looking forward to er, from ConnectUs Communica- able to network regardless," ex- getting back into WLUSU gover- tions Canada, provided instruc- plained Steadman. nance and has high hopes for the tions to attendees on the process Organizers feel that the small incoming board. of networking, including tips like and intimate gathering was suc- "I'd like to see next year's introducing oneself by first and cessful, and hope to expand the board really set a standard for last name and always finding event next year in association boards that are coming in," said common ground with new people with the WLU campus clubs that Bacchus. "For effectiveness, for they meet. participated this year. representation and for actually Messer went table-to-table ask- "The message was universal;

sticking to what they said they'd ing women what they wanted - a it was all about receiving, giving do and getting something done." volunteerposition, a certain type what you can give, and what you

of job or an internship - and pro- can offer," added Daniele Lamb, vided valuable contact informa- a Women's Networking Dinner SYDNEY HELIAND NETWORKING 101 - Keynote speaker Donna Messer on Monday night. GSA referendum to tion and resources on how to at- committee member. take place March 31

Last Thursday, members of the r>> Laurier Graduate Students' As- Ontario sociation (WLUGSA) board of directors met to discuss and vote on the questions that will be put forth to the graduate student The minimum body in the upcoming referendum on March 31. The final list of questions addresses proposed fees for par- wage is going up. ticipation of graduate students in Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications (WLUSP) activities, changes to the internal structure of the GSA and the General Students under Liquor Server Hunting & Fishing Hunting & Fishing Homeworkers (people possibility of the GSA becoming Minimum Wage 18 and working not Guides:for less than Guides: for five or doing paid work in their a part of the Laurier Students' more than 28 hours five consecutive more hours in a day home for an employer) per week or during hours in a day or not Union (WLUSU). whether the a school holiday hours are consecutive Graduate students who re- Current quire more information on pro- wage wage rate $8.00/hour $7.50/hour $6.95/hour $40.00 $80.00 110% of the minimum posed internal structure changes can find it in a pamphlet that will 31,2008 Mar. $8.75/hour $8.20/hour $7.60/hour $43.75 $87.50 110% of the minimum wage be circulating shortly as well as wage rate in a special referendum edition of the Gradvocate, an electronic newsletter for grad students. On March 31, 2008, the general minimum wage will increase to $8.75 per hour from the current rate of $8.00 per hour. Campaigns for the "Yes" and To find out more about how the new minimum wage guidelines affect "No" side of the referendum start employers and employees, call or visit the Ministry of Labour web site. on March 18. Paid for by the Government of Ontario

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JENNIFER RAE

A LABOUR OF LOVE - From left to right: Karolyn Smardz Frost, Lorna Goodison and Dr. Carol Duncan at the Words Worth Hearing author event series last Thursday night. Female authors celebrate black history Writers gathered to share their stories and read selections of their work just before the conclusion of Black History Month

JENNIFER RAE She explained how the black ton andLucie Blackburn site. sessment, saying, "If you don't have of what people tried desperately to STAFF WRITER church is a dynamic institution that She described her need to go any freedom, you don't have any keep together." is rich in its diversity, formed as the beyond basic archaeological tech- dignity." All proceeds from the event were This past Thursday evening, three result of the merge between Chris- niques while tracing the story of Smardz Frost echoed those sen- donated to Productions Coopera- award-winning authors gathered tianity and many vastly different the Blackburns, saying, "No matter timents, and further emphasized tives Haiti, a Haitian non-govern- at Words Worth Hearing, an author African religions. how hard you sift that dirt, it's only the importance of family by say- mental organization that estab- event series sponsored by Uptown Lorna Goodison followed Dun- things that you can touch. You can't ing, "The main reason that fugitives lishes farming cooperatives in or- Waterloo bookstore Words Worth can and captivated the audience as touch people's hopes and dreams." fought to escape was being taken der to assist Haitian communities Books, in celebration of Black His- she read from her beautifully writ- The book is a biography about away from one's family. It was the engulfed in poverty. tory Month. ten memoir From Harvey River. fugitive slaves and follows the love of family which was the core Each of the three female authors The book contains the enthrall- Blackburns as they escape to Can- took a turn at the podium, sharing ing story of Goodison's Jamaican ada through the Underground passages from their books and of- ancestors and is essentially a com- Railroad. fering insight into the inspirations pilation of the family mythology She spoke passionately about behind their writings. that had been recounted to Goodi- her work, describing both the joys The first to speak was a Wilfrid son from as far back as she can of her breakthroughs and the frus- St. N Laurier religion and culture profes- remember. trations of the many setbacks that I 22 Regina 2 for 1 | sor, Dr. Carol Duncan, who present- She asserted how she thinks she she encountered along the way I Waterloo. >SsojH§v>y studio fee |

— - the ed her book Black Church Studies. has "been writing this book all of including what she called I (519)747 2155 on Tues. iarid Wed. | She began her talk by explaining my life." "Wall of Slavery" that researchers to the audience that the book was "I had an overflow of stories that encounter, which is the lack of last www.lucismudhouse.com ! "a labour of love." filled me up. It just happened that I names given to slaves. Coifte, Paint, Share the love! J The work was a collaborative ef- was the one in the family that was After each author spoke, a ques- fort, written in partnership with always collecting the stories. I had tion and answer period followed, Stampede Ranch several of her colleagues, and fea- to find a way to tell the world," she allowing the authors to collectively ) tured elements of the dialogues explained. discuss everything from the civil that transpired between the au- The last author to address the au- rights movement to the problems thors and the many black church dience was Karolyn Smardz Frost, plaguing today's inner-city youth communities they had spoken with whoread from her non-fiction book and the topic of black-focused during the writing process. I've Got a Home in Glory Land. schools. Duncan talked aboutvarious top- Smardz Frost is an archaeologist Event organizer Bronwyn Addico such historian, but her book came observed how each of the present- Kitchener ics related to the black church, and "Time for a Road Trip into the country as she described as a "mono- as a result of the fascinating story ed books shared a common theme what Check us out online at Thirsty Thursdays her work in of freedom and family. lithic image ofblackness and of the she uncovered through faith, http://www.stampederanch.ca/ No cover for Students black religious experience." the 1985 excavation of the Thorn- Goodison agreed with the as-

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and they seem to be set apart," said Association (WLUFA), raised the — — Allison Roberts, Assistant VP: Hu- question of what students need to man Resources. do to withdraw the grievance. "The arbitrator decide this think . will "I a good start would be for us," she added. to unionize on their own," said Roberts addressed the issue Goulet. alongside Keith Goulet, president of He also addressed the many ob- WLUSA, last Friday when they both stacles and impossibilities of self- attended a meeting ofthe Graduate unionizing and continued by stat- Faculty Council as spokespeople ing that "they can start the process ij0X5 and answered questions for mem- and WLUSA will recognize that." bers of the council, their faculty The meeting ended with Goulet colleagues and graduate students saying, "The goal is to have grad who were in attendance. students represented in one way When asked what the timeline or another," stating that he is inter- for arbitration was, Roberts shared ested in theirbest interests. that "the only date set at this point With an unpredictable number is May 9," which Goulet said was of hearings still to come, it is un- scheduled late last year. clear how long it will take to reach With the question of union ben- a resolution on the issue. efits near the forefront of the discussion, Goulet asserted that HSF *SHF sags asp mg grad 4 ~f m 3 M H 3 students would benefit because |i| Jjl ■ w 111 ||i "there is a sense of employee pro- tection when it comes to things like I IBagi I termination. "You would be protected on o'Crime the collective agreement when m exclusively online -m it comes to harassment and you J> * 1, would be placed on a spot on our Crimea? the Week salary grid." Furthermore, all grad students would be entitled to a benefits THEFT UNDER $5000 package, he noted. Reported: 7:01 pm As debate started to arise, Goulet Sun Mar 02/08 stated how, "It's hard not to find a I A report was received that j debate going because of this." I ayet unidentified male Roberts expressed that her con- [ stole an exam paper from cern is if unionization is even "of a classroom in the Peters benefit to this particular group of I Building where a midterm | people" as they are a "transitional ■ exam was being written. ■ group." The suspect appeared to She also expressed that "we need I become nervous when to look out for undergrad students I proctors started to suspect who need employment opportuni- he may be impersonating ties," referring to the jobs that grad someone else. students would be obtaining. One of the grad students in attendance, who was opposed to the issue, resented the fact that grad students did not get to vote in 1995 when the union initially certified The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday march 5,2008 News 7 CANADA IN BRIEF Your Official St. I'.,tri,k - Homeless former has a natural anti-viral defense function, could lead to a vaccine Day Party Headquarter^ student banned from that would stop the spread ofHIV. l|P^ university campus C i Lots of give-aways. Regina, SK Quebec puts cap on A temporarily homeless man has ancillary fees Live Entertainment. been served with papers perma- nently banning him from the Uni- Quebec versity of Regina's property. Traditional Irish Fare All Mike Wilkinson had been living A proposal put forward by the Day Long. without a home since mid-Janu- Quebec Ministry of Education will ary due to housing problems. En- put a cap on ancillary fees, which rolled as a student at the university will allow students to either ac- Come celebrate Friday March 14thto during the fall semester, hewas no cept or reject increases in such longer taking any classes on Janu- fees at all universities across the Monday March 17th. ary 31, the day that campus secu- province. rity escorted him from campus As reported in The McGill Daily, OnlyAt... and banned him from returning. the goal of the new regulations According to The Carillon, the will make fees additional to tu- i *»i ' campus newspaper at Regina, the ition more equal across the prov- incident was not the first timethat ince and will give students a say in lil)& Wilkinson was told to leave cam- how much they are willing to pay. m pus, as he had been the subject of All ancillary fee increases must several previous complaints that be approved by students through *" J," """' ''"ww— led to his removal from campus a referendum, general assembly property. or another process involving stu- The Carillon also reported that dent input. administration maintains that The issue of ancillary fees has Wilkinson was not targeted be- been a topic of much debate and cause of his lack of housing but student lobbying within the prov- Wellington . of rather because of problem behav- ince, since Quebec put a freeze on 33 Erb Street West, Waterloo / 886-9370 iours that he had displayed - such tuition fees in 1994. as being belligerent and intoxicat- It is estimated thatancillary fees ed, as well as sleeping on campus have risen 300 percent between repeatedly. 1993 and 2007, with students at McGill paying the highest in the province, at about $1,500 for full- time students. Anti-racist students Ifthe proposal receives final ap- LAUKIER proval by the Ministry's Consulta- Learning Services group protests police tive Committee on Financial Ac- cessibility for Education, the new Windsor, ON regulations are expected to go into effect on April 30, and will be ef- Students Against Anti-Black Rac- fective for the next three years. ism (SAABR) are being backed by the University of Windsor as the group presses to find answers fol- Voter turnout reaches lowing a forceful police response to an event held at a campus pub. 50 percent at St. FX During the party, which was attended by predominantly African- Halifax, NS Canadian students, a strong police presence resulted in multiple When students at St. Francis Xavi- harsh confrontations and several er University hit the polls on Feb- arrests. ruary 19 and 20 to elect their stu- According to The Charlatan, the dent leaders, 50.4 percent of full- campus newspaper at Carleton time students cast their ballot. University, the students felt that The Students' Union attributed the actions of the police were in- this increase in voting to a two- appropriate and unwarranted and year 'Communication Improve- are now calling on the Windsor ment Program' they have under- chief of police to ask the Ontario taken to improve their credibility Provincial Police to conduct an in- with students, as reported in The dependent investigation. Xaverian Weekly. New initiatives include increased advertising, blogs cov- ering the candidates, frequent our new students make the University researchers updates to the union's website /Bfhelp regarding elections, a second all- closer to blocking the candidate's debate and a link to transition to university life and learning election information on the uni- spread of HIV versity's homepage. There were also revisions to the Edmonton, AB Elections Act, which permitted Pay: $10 an hour candidates more freedom in re- Researchers at the University of gards to how they were allowed to Headstart is held on selected days in May, June and July Alberta, have discovered a gene conduct their campaigning. that may have the ability to block In the past two years, the num- the spread ofHIV and the onset of ber ofstudents voting at St. FX has AIDS. increased by 26 percent. Apply online at www.wlu.ca/headstart According to CTV.ca, U of A Application deadline, March 20 researchers are hopeful that the - Compiled by Jennifer Rae and finding ofthe gene,TRIM22, which Laura Carlson WEDNESDAY MARCH 5,2008 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY 8 International 2011 extension Prof. Dr. Kevin Spooner reveals his views on Harper's Afghanistan proposition

STEPHANIE MCENERY New Democratic Party or the Bloc "Is it to our benefit to get troops STAFF WRITER Quebecois. from Americans?" He believes it There are some conditions for would be more beneficial to have Prime Minister Stephen Harper has the extension, most importantly troops from elsewhere in the world put forth a motion to extend the that NATO will provide 1000 ex- join forces with Canadians. US current Canadian military mission tra troops and that Ottawa will lo- Troops carry with them certain po- in Afghanistan to 2011. Laurier'sDr. cate additional equipment to aid liticalimplications, explains Spoon- Kevin Spooner, an assistant profes- the mission. Spooner feels both of er, and he stresses the importance sor in the North American studies these conditions will be met. The of maintaining a "multi-lateral and program and the coordinator ofthe equipment, more specifically he- not simply American-dominated CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Canadian studies stream, offered licopters, has already been offered mission," which would not be ac- MAN-O-MANLEY John Manley recommended in his report that Canada some insightful remarks in an in- to Canada by Poland and Spooner complished with American troops extend its mandate in Afghanistan and get more international support. terview earlier this week. does not foresee a problem in ob- controlling the operation. could had The current mission is sched- taining other technical items. If Canada chooses not to extend and Spooner explained that "polls participation have with- the uled to end in February 2009, and In regards to personnel, Spooner the Afghan mission, Spooner does that have been done within Afghan in region. the proposed extension would see is confident that the United States not believe itwill negatively impact people [show] they would be reluc- He stated that, "The biggest mis- take all of this [is that Canadian troops begin to withdraw will provide additional troops if Canada and US relations. Although tant to see foreign troops leave. It's in the] mis- from the Kandahar region in July no other country is able make the the US government would like probably reasonable to say that if sion was UN sanctioned from the 2011 and be fully redeployed by commitment. "Americans have to see the mission continued, he the Afghan forces don't have sup- outset, but it is simply NATO that December 2011. The Conservative been trying to go to great lengths doesn't think there will be "too se- port of external funding, expertise has carried out the military mis- party has revised their motion to to meet Canadians in terms of in- rious repercussions if Canada does and training, it will slow down de- sion. In some ways, it would have compromise with Liberal requests creased support. If no other NATO not continue to cooperate with the velopment ofresponsible, commit- been preferable for the mission in an attempt to prevent an elec- ally steps up and Canadians won't Americans." The new motion will ted and capable military force." to include countries from outside tion from a non-confidence mo- renew [the mission], then the US focus on training the Afghan Na- Spooner offered several intel- NATO. In terms of political [impli- and the Kan- on the Canadian cations], it would have made more tion. The Liberals feel the majority will ... come up with additional tional Army running lectual insights of their demandshave been met by forces," he explained. dahar Provincial Reconstruction mission in Kandahar. In particular, sense to make it a more interna- the new proposal; however, it has With this being said, Spooner team. If the mission ends in 2009 he expressed the importance and tional mission, not an 'us versus not received great support from the thenraised an interesting question: none of this will be accomplished, impact that increased international them' against Islam." Student video ignites South African race discourse

many people are upset about, and for good stew but that in reality, he merely squirted towards this video, after viewing it, it is reason. I personally watched the video via some liquid from a bottle into thebowl as his quite clear that all those involved did so YouTube and was very confused with my back was turned from the camera. voluntarily. HEATHER MACDONALD findings. Despite the uproar throughout me- With the school's suspension of two of the Although I do not know of the intentions STAFF WRITER dia outlets, the participants seemed very will- four men that are currently students at UFS of the video creators, they did not use any

ing and in fact, happy to be there. Throughout — the other two have previously completed physical force towards anyone involved and

News travelled quickly over the past week the scenes filmed, everyone is laughing and their studies — apologetic statements have even joined in on the rugby game. It was from the University ofthe Free State in South there is even a scene, omitted from mention surfaced from both the students involved. clear by the music throughout the video, the Africa to the rest of the world that racism is by many, in which the black man and women The Canadian Press reported government laughter of the "contestants" and the light- still very much in our midst. are joyfully dancing around a room together. statistical findings describing the extreme hearted encouragement of the students that A documentary-style video, deemed by It's about halfway through the ten minute racism still evident in South Africa today. the sole purpose of the video was not based many as racist, was released recently where video that gives root to the upset across the Even though 1994 marked a suffrage for on racism. four white UFS students held a contest, re- globe. The white students who are running South Africans, there are still resounding Many people may have taken this video out sembling "Fear Factor," in which four black the events are seen in a kitchen making stew. levels ofracism as only ten per cent of black of context because they have only seen clips women and one black man participated. One of them takes the bowl and proceeds to households are in the top income bracket of it. At the same time, I am by no means de- The black housekeepers of the particu- the washroom where he appears to urinate in versus the 65 per cent of white households; fending the actions of the students because lar dorm where the four white students live with 85 per cent of the 48 million in popula- they made an obviously life-changing mis- are put through a number of embarrass- Although the men are speaking in Afri- tion being blacks. take when they chose to disrespect their so- ing acts. First they are each given a bottle of kaans, CNN reports that the men do not In addition, even since the freedom of ra- called "friends" when urinating in their food. beer that they must chug quickly. Next they mention to those eating the stew that there cial segregation in 1994, South Africans still Even if that scene was staged, as they are brought out to a track for a race and for a was urine mixed in. Rather, when alone in live in conditions that are clearly a result of claim, and the food was urine-free, there is game ofrugby. Finally, and most appallingly, the kitchen, one of the men says that he will that era. For example, the university still has good reason for the public outrage. The last the black man and women are forced to eat add his "special ingredient." separate dorms for blacks and whites. The thing a country struggling with racism needs stew that has apparently been urinated in, AttorneyNico Naude, the representative of possibility of integration is what sparked this is the youth — their future — to be making and given buckets to vomit in, if need be. all four men involved, defends that the man controversial video. videos of utter disrespect towards anyone, The last task seen in the video is what so made it seem as though he was peeing in the Regardless of the malicious backlash regardless of their colour.

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WALEED HAFEEZ forms," said Taylor, adding that he strikes). Taylor then asked: if the of which, he states, was a "bit of when their own guys get killed," al- INTERNATIONAL EDITOR was told they could "feel the hate journalists on the ground, the am- joke." luding to the idea of fundamental- burning into their backs." bassador on the ground and the When he returned home after ist Islamic martyrdom. Scott Taylor, a former private in the Nevertheless, Taylor acknowl- generals on the ground all "say we being tortured under suspicion of Taylor ended his talk by address- Canadianarmy, was invited by the edges that a lot has changed. The can't do this, we have to wonder being a spy, Taylor vowed never ing the eradication programs in

Political Science Association to give new Minister of Defense has re- who it was we were listening to in to go back - a vow he would later place in Afghanistan now, which a brieflecture on February 28 about stored the soldiers' belief in them- that mission." break. are attempting to rid the country his experiences as a soldier-jour- selves which was "for a long time, He told the small group assem- Taylor thenchanged gears slight- of its massive opium trade, and nalist in volatileregions such as the severely lacking." bled in the Paul Martin Centre of ly and decided to focus on Afghani- noted the irony of putting "the big- Balkans and the Middle East. His He later noted, "having said the complete lack of coverage in stan. He spoke of the intricacies of gest drug lord," Lt.-Gen. Moham- talk dealt with issues surrounding that, it doesn't mean I support all the initial stages of the Iraqi occu- diplomatic work there given the med Daoud Daoud, as head of the the Canadian military and some of the things that [the Minister has] pation in 2003, adding that "they tension within the country's ethnic program. He added that the United the controversies that had engulfed done or that our troops are doing in were conducting an ongoingwar, a groups. As well, he added that "it's States "knows it, but turns a blind it in the 19905. Afghanistan." perpetual war and it was not in the difficult to fight people who cheer eye to it." He spoke openly about funding With his military background, news. How could this be?" shortages and the "dissolved trust" Taylor was able to switch hats be- Referring to a 60 Minutes inter- between many of the military's up- tween journalist and soldier with view with Madeleine Albright, then per echelons. Taylor added, "It was great ease and was able to ma- US Secretary of State, about the a joke - a lot of the generals were noeuvre through war-torn regions UN's estimate that 500,000 Iraqi basically raping the system for their such as Serbia in the '90s while still children were killed in the initial own private use." reporting back on what Canadian period-of US bombings during the He referred to multi-million dol- forces were doing there. incursion, Taylor says that Albright lar incidents such as Operation did not deny the "geno- Eagle River, in which high-rank- "It was a joke, a lot of the cidal" nature of the killing officers would go off to fishing ings but said that it was a GENERALS WERE BASICALLY camps, or Operation Palm Tree, in worthy sacrifice to "con- which "27 generals with 60 planes" RAPING THE SYSTEM FOR THEIR tain Saddam Hussein." in Florida. He added that by being would holiday OWN PRIVATE USE." Taylor claims that the essential there he was able to see trust between soldiers and officers - Scott Taylor commenting on mili- all the things the forces was broken and that the soldiers tary personnel's expenditures in Iraq were "trying des- became "almost mutinous." perately not to show." He contrasted the extravagant "America be- spending on recreational trips with He said that even James Bissett, came a turtle with its head pulled soldiers having to use food banks former Canadian ambassador to in," Taylor said. on a daily basis. Yugoslavia, was opposed to Cana- In 2004, Taylor was kidnapped "There were days [the generals] da's bombings (which accounted and taken hostage in Iraq by Ansar- WALEED HAFEEZ SCOTT'S HONOUR - Taylor spoke of the effect of being tortured in Iraq. were afraid to put on their uni- for ten percent of the NATO air al Islam for five days, the coverage

WORLD IN BRIEF

China cracks down on Iran targets female to be illegal. "Instead of intimi- US-Mexico virtual Prince Harry returns dating and imprisoning women's polluting companies activists rights campaigners, Iran should fence significantly from Afghanistan be unlocking the potential of its The Chinese government is taking Activists demanding an end to female population," said Amnesty delayed Prince Harry, third in line to the a stand against the executives of discrimination against women in International's Tim Hancock. throne, has returned to Britain companies that are responsible for Iran are finding that they them- The "virtual fence" which was to four weeks early from his tour of severe pollution infractions. Such selves are being targeted. be built along the US-Mexico bor- duty in Afghanistan after his pres- executives could face fines valuing Participants in the fight for im- Ghana Peace Plan der to minimize illegal immigrants ence was revealed by the Austra- up to half of their yearly income. proved women's rights have been in the US has been delayed by at lian media. This concept is part of a draft ofan persecuted in various ways, in- The President of Ghana recently least three years. According to The Independent, de- amendment to the Water Pollu- cluding harassment, intimidation announced his adoption of a new The Bush administration's initial he had been clandestinely tion Prevention and Control Law, and in some cases imprisonment peace plan for his country. plan did not coincide with the US ployed as Lt. Harry Wales, per- which was put forth to the top leg- without charge. The plan, dubbed "National Ar- Border Patrol's needs, and many forming foot patrols of the front- islature on February 26. The Campaign for Equity was chitecture for Peace" aims to pro- technical problems arose, causing line as well as being a Forward Online newspaper Xinhuanet first launched in August 2006, mote peace through attracting the the setback of the project. Air Controller calling in airstrikes 1 reported that thepotential amend- and since that time significant same initiatives from chiefs, civil The initial plan will have to be re- on identified enemy targets. Out and his unit ment would be groundbreaking, backlash has occurred, accord- society organizations, public in- vamped to both fit the US Border of fear that he would for as administrative penalties were ing to the findings of Amnesty stitutions and security services. Patrol's needs and eliminate the now become priority targets Her Majesty's gov- previously the only punishment International. With the hopes of creating na- software issues. the Taliban, the prince back enforced against company heads. In the face of such claims, Ira- tional stability, this selection of The virtual fence was to consist ernment ordered home. If the amendment passes, cor- nian President Mahmoud Ah- people is sharing the responsibility ofa surveillancesystem composed media had been self- porations would find themselves madinejad has proclaimed, at a of building peace and eliminating of "nine mobile towers, radar, A blackout the British press accountable for 30 percent of the Columbia University talk, that conflict. Modern Ghana reported, cameras and vehicles retrofitted maintained by consonance with and satellite phones at the request of their Ministry of cost of any extensive water pollu- women in Iran are treated better "The initiative is in laptops Defense. Hie story was broken by tion occurrence that they are di- than women in any other country. with a resolution adopted at the or handheld devices" accompa- fence that is New an Australian women's rectly responsible for causing. However, reports of the mal- First Standing Conference on Sta- nied by a physical Idea, re- magazine, and then amplified by The amendment comes after it treatment of those involved in bility, Security and Development said to be completed by 2009, The Post. the Drudge Report. was revealed by a 2006 survey that the campaign continue to rise, in Africa, held in Durban in 2002." ported Washington Ma- The new plans are coming at a Skeptical British editors have China's surface water is suffering as women have been arrested for Vice-President Alhaji Aliu that still to be determined. pointed to Harry's severe needfor from pollution problems, with such things as organizing gather- hama explained, "We believe in a cost is Boeing and the Department of an image makeover. Praise for the one-third of all water samples ings and encouraging citizens to global village. Conflict anywhere, intensity, can Homeland Security are both ma- prince's active combat service has tested being graded at the worst sign petitions. however low the everywhere. jor overseers of this project and appeared sporadically in the glob- possible pollution rating. Among those being punished have consequences expect the apprehension of al English speaking press. Statistics have also shown that of are Ronak Safarzdeh, who has Specifically for Africa, durable that for acceler- illegal immigrants will still be su- the 161 emergency environmental been in jail since October but has peace is the only basis for and hu- pervised until then. pollution incidents dealt with by yet to be charged, and Delaram ated growth prosperity to Mod- Compiled by Mara Silvestri, the administration in 2006, a total Ali, who was sentenced to three man security," according ern Ghana. JenniferRae and YousufSajjad of 59 were attributed to the effects years in prison and 10 lashes after ofwater pollution. partaking in a gathering deemed 10 Sports WEDNESDAY MARCH 5,2008 > THE CORD WEEKLY Soccerfans have passion

deeply rooted in the sport ( Be smart. The sports fans in Europe differ greatly from the sports fans we know here in North America, for their devotion to their teams trace back to the early years Get suspended, v / along with ours as a country. The simple answer for how English soccer fans are different to us is that for them, their supported club penetrates far deeper into their being than we both al- It's easy to put your Bell Internet service on hold JAMIE NEUGEBAUER low or are able to allow. STAFF for the summer and reactivate it in September. WRITER When asking an Englishman about who he or she is, in the case of a soccer fan, they will without a doubt re- It's also free.' The question concerning the difference between Eng- ply not that they cheer for or support Arsenal, Chelsea, lish soccer fans and Canadian hockey fans has both a Manchester United, etc., but that they are "Chelsea" Come September, we'll automatically get you very simple answer, and a very complex answer. "Arsenal" or "a Red Devil" hooked up and back online. No worries, no waiting. I will start with a simple diagram for the simple answer. Or in the case of the even more extreme fans, "a My brother and I grew up in the GTA. He is an Ottawa Headhunter" "a member of the Herd of Arsenal" or "a Senators fan, call member of the Army" respectively (the closest we and I bleed blue and white and my- Red Plus, make it easy to reconnect your self a member of the Leafs Nation. have to this is the "Leafs Nation" and "Sens Army" but $500.2 Now, say we transplant this situationto the northern that's a joke compared to these guys). service and you could win s. > English city of Liverpool. We grow up in the shadow The more complex answer has had numerous books of the hallowed grounds of Anfield where the storied written about it and can only be qualified on a situa- and 11 franchise ofLiverpool F.C. plays their matches. At the tion-to-situation basis. In most of the cases, history Visit us on February 25 March same time, my brother decides to support the sworn and geography play quintessential roles. in the Concourse at the Hub for details. enemy of all Liverpool fans: the Red Devils of Man- Liverpool and Manchester were competing port cit- chester United. ies for hundreds ofyears and when shipping started to It is true that the analogy isn't completely correct, as bypass Liverpool for the quicker developing Manches- a Liverpool-United match is far closer in talent than a ter in the 1960s and '70s, unemployment ravished the game between the Leafs and Senators (on paper any- Merseyside (the colloquial name for Liverpool and its way), but other thanthat, it works very well-at least on surrounding area) and a deeply rooted resentment be- the surface. gan to blossom.

In the hockey scenario - which is a true story, might Geographically, London is the centre. The British

I add - I might make incessant jokes, pull some minor capital has no less than 13 fully professional clubs, (1) Customer must reactivate by September 30, 2008, otherwise $10/mo. will be charged for each month the account was suspended. (2) No purchase necessary. Contest is open to residents of Ontario and Quebec who pranks or have long arguments concerning the right to including five currently in the top flight known as the have reached the age of majority in their province of residence. The contest begins on February 25, 2008 and are won. cheer for the the GTA, even (A couple ends on August 4, 2008. Twenty (20) prizes available to be The draws will take place weekly from Senators in though they Premier League. ofyears ago, there were sev- June 2, 2008 to August 4, 2008. The number of prizes decreasesas they are attributed during the contest period. have had recent success. en when Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace were in Rules available at bell.ca/getsuspended. What I won't do is take it very seriously or person- the Premier League along with the mainstays Arsenal, ally, shun him, or, as in some extreme cases of hooli- Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and ganism in the soccer sense, punch him in the face (or Chelsea.) elsewhere). Within these London rivalries there are more issues,

In the soccer case, however, all those acts in thefirst far too deep and complex to discuss here - but suffice and second lists are highly likely to occur, ifI will have to say, the rivalry here runs far deeper than anything any dealings with my brother at all. hockey fans could possibly imagine. I am convinced that it is not an issue of passion for Therefore, the complex answer to how English soc- the games, but merely a reflection of the passion in cer fans are different is that there are far more deeply the lens of those particular societies. Canadians love rooted, complex issues at hand than merely the sport hockey; it is not an issue to be discussed. Hockey is itself. In layman's terms - I hate the Senators, but I ingrained in our identity, and its development came don't hate Ottawa. I EARNED MY UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE, NOW, I WANT A REWARDING CAREER* *not just a job

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE - Liverpool fans are famous across the world as being among the most loyal. The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday march 5,200s Sports 11 World's greatest

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The season is winding down, and Olympic gold in 2006. With a strong Wilfrid Laurier (#3) StFX was perfect in AUS competi- between the pipes, with goalten- the time has come to determine trackrecord, and experienced play- Lauren Millet tion this season, finishing with a der Stacey Corfield. The first-team exacdy just who the best ofthe best ers, the Martlets may have just the Sports Editor 23-0 record in regular season and Canada West all-starhas been solid is in women's hockey. The national right ingredients to bring home the The Cord Weekly playoff action. all season long. During the regular championships will take place in gold. The women have a lot of fire- season, Corfield led the confer- Ottawa for the second consecutive The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks, power up front, led by AUS Player ence in a number of statistical cat- year, and will host the top five seed- Alberta (#2) OUA champions five years in a ofthe Year and leading scorer in the egories, including games played, ed teams as well as the Gee Gees. Robin Collum row, enter the CIS nationals on a CIS Brayden Ferguson. The likes of goals-against average, wins, save Round robinplay will commence Sports Editor hot streak. Riding a five-game win Amanda Church, Christina Davis percentage and shutouts. Ifshe can for each group on Friday, with the The Gateway streak and without a playoff loss, and Jessica Shanahan will also have play up to her potential, the Bisons gold medal game concluding the the Hawks main threat will be their to contribute for the X-Women to stand a good chance of improving tournament Monday night. While By now, every other team in the speed and endurance. The Hawks be successful. on last year's results. the McGill Mardets are favoured, country knows to be on the lookout hope to use their team depth to Shelia Kelly and Katie Barrett any of these teams are capable of for the Pandas. With ten Canada wear down the other teams, along lead the defensive core and Katie Ottawa (#10) pulling out a victory. West banners and six of the past with hot goaltender Liz Knox keep- Harvieux anchors StFX in net. They David McClelland eight national titles under their ing the puck from the net. are an experienced team, with the Fulcrum Staff McGill (#1) belts, they've always been a force to Allowing only 24 goals against majority of players in at least their The Fulcrum Rosie Aiello be reckoned with. Though they lost in 27 regular season games, the third year ofeligibility, and many of Mind and Body Editor the top four scorers in Canada West Hawks also add 10 shutouts to their the girls have played in a national The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees The McGill Daily at the end of last season, this year is record. The Hawks offense contin- championship and are hungry to are hoping to improve their show- no different. ued stellar play, netting 97 goals come away with a medal. ing as the host team in this year's Being the top-seeded team for the The Pandas are a high-scoring, for the season, good enough to be CIS women's hockey champion- 2008 Canadian Interuniversity aggressive team who play fast and third best in Canada. Teams will Manitoba (#5) ship. Last year, the Gee-Gees were Sport (CIS) championships, this spread their points around. With a need to watch out for the dynamic Romer Bautista unable to put together a win, fin- may be the year that the McGill 21-2-1 record in theregular season, due of Lauren Barch and Andrea Sports Editor ishing with an 0-3 record and a last- Martlets claim theirfirst national ti- the Pandas are also very experi- Ironside, who will be firing rockets The Manitoban place in the tournament. de. Their success against CIS oppo- enced at winning. at the net. Goalies Jessika Audet and Me- nents this season has been notable, In addition to veterans like de- Despite their fifthrank entering the lissa DiPetta both need to continue with only one loss against Alberta, fender Alanna Donahue and for- St. Francis Xavier (#4) national championships, the Uni- their generally strong play from the out ofa totalof 34 games. wards Lindsay Robinson and Jen- Matt Skube versity of Manitoba Bisons could regular season. During the regu-

The Martlets have won two sil- nifer Newton - who was named Sports Editor be this year's dark horse to win it lar season, Ottawa's points came ver and four bronze medals in past conference MVP after leading Can- The Xauerian Weekly all. After a bronze medal showing mainly from forward Kim Kerr and CIS championships, and were also ada West in points, goals, game- at last year's nationals, this year's Kayla Hottot. The Gee-Gees will the top-seeded team in 2007. Both winning goals, hat tricks and shot The St. Francis Xavier hockey team, Bisons have played at a still-higher need to try to spread the offense

goaltender Charline Labonte and percentage - the Pandas have an coming off their seventh AUS tide, level, even handing the defending around in order to be successful. defender Cathy Chartrand are na- outstanding crop of first- and sec- head to the CIS championship with national champions: one of only Ottawa could genuinely compete tional team members, Labonte ond-year players. the hopes ofcapturing the first-ever three losses this year. in the championships, but they re- having had a hand in Canada's medal for the Atlantic conference. For the Bisons, everything starts main very much a long-shot.

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SYDNEY HELLAND SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES! - Andrea Ironside nets the winning goal in overtime against the Toronto Varsity Blues last Saturday for a Hawks victory in game one of the series. Ladies claim fifth straight OUA title The women's hockey team defeats Toronto in two straight games to continue their hunt for another national championship

- FROM HOCKEY, COVER the ice, and after having her shot blocked by Lockhart, Ironside "I think we outplayed them, and stepped up to finish the job, scor- we knew that but we just kept working the winning goal for the sec- ing and it came," commented Barch ond time in two games. And so, the about the equalizer. Hawks had secured their fifth OUA Heading into overtime for the championship. second game in a row, the Hawks "That feels especially satisfying, came out strong. Three minutes mainly due to the fact that this is into the first period, third-year for- the third consecutive year we did it ward Andrea Ironside put a clean with six rookies. We have 21 special shot straight into the back of the ladies on this team," said Osborne. net. "It's always nice to look at To- "They're a strong team, strong de- ronto with five fifth-year play-

fense, number one goalie - they're ers; they had really built a team to outstanding. They know how to make a run for it this year, and for bring it. They threw out some us to be icing a second powerplay things that we weren't expecting unit of forwards with three rookies tonight, such as the breakaway. But throughout the playoffs. we adapted, played our game; we "It made me feelreally good that set the speed, the tempo and the we were able to bring in the rookies pace," said Ironside. and have them playing with pretty goodi confidencer* i "I HAVE A POWER PLAY UNIT THAT and contributing to the team," Osborne ANY IN THE I THINK IS AS GOOD AS added. COUNTRY. WE HAVE FOUR GOOD The Hawks now head to Ottawa this LINES THIS YEAR THAT JUST WON'T weekend to compete QUIT." for the title ofnational champions. They will

- Rick Osborne, head coach play in a pool with the defending champion SYDNEY HELLAND "We were expecting a hard- Alberta Pandas and host Ottawa STAR PLAYER - Laurier MVP Andrea Bevan beats a defender and fires a shot at Blues goalie Lockhart. fought battle. In the first period Gee Gees. and a half, they might have been a "Alberta has the team concept, little hungrier than we were. But we the depth and the experience of right bounces that we needed to be the seat. see team knew what we had to do to get the winning big games in tourna- in driver's I this job done." ments," said Osborne. "With the top being in alittle tougher because the Cord/Online > cordweekly.com "They're physically big, but we five seeds and Ottawa, I'm looking competition is a little tougher. have that are penalty- > Sports have played big teams before," said for it to be as competitive as ever "I people like had on that Osborne. "The core strength and this year at nationals." killing specialists I unit that I Gallery conditioning of our athletes is sec- The CIS banner was last lifted by team. I have a powerplay Photo in coun- ond to none in the country." WLU in 2005, when they defeated think is as good as any the four lines year that Helland's photos The second game saw another Alberta for the title. try. We have this Take a look at Photo Manager Sydney tough battle, this time in front of "I thinkthis team has a little more justwon't quit." from game one of women's hockey playoff action as they at nationals the Blues' fans. The Hawks, how- overall depth than that '05 team," Laurier opens play defeat the University of Toronto. at 7:30 pm against the ever, controlled from the start; commented Osborne. "We did all on Saturday Ottawa-Alberta eight minutes into the second pe- the right things heading in [to the loser of Friday's v ) riod, Barch carried the puck down 2005 nationals], and got all the contest. 14.FEATURE WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 2008 • THE CORD WEEKLY THE(

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The shops along Kitcherer-Waterloo's King St. provide the regi Many of these places are not as cheap as large department storE experience that is distinct to KW. Features Editor Dave Shor• provide some suggestions to help male and female students ma

DAVE SHORE Gloss, describes the store as bring ASHLE FEATURES EDITOR ing a "metropolitan look to KW:' Their STUDE clothes are on the classier side - not Cadence Clothing things one would wear to class, but Andie' 87 King St. W., Kitchener which are perfect for going out to the 94Kinl bar. "A lot of people come in looking for Cadence Clothing in downtown Kitch bar clothes," she said. Locate' ener presents a unique spin on hip-hop Like most of the independent retail Bridge] retail. While their brands aren't the ers in the uptown area, Gloss sets itself feet fa cheapest around, they can't be found apart by stocking brands and styles whoisr anywhere else in the KW region. Owner that are unique to the area. Bezruki dollars Chris Reid describes his clothes as "an feels that people, students in particular, Andi eclectic mix of euro-denim fashion as shop there because "they know they French well as urban hip-hop:' can't find [these brands] anywhere recent! Reid tries to sell his boutique as the else:' Prices are around $50 for shirts names "only truly legitimate outlet for [hip and $100 for jeans. They also accept the The~ hop] in the area:' But what really dis Student Price Card, which helps stu it first ' tinguishes Cadence as a great place for dents to benefit from discounts. busine: students to shop is the variety of styles In short, Gloss is a perfect example of warner that it offers. Reid tries to attract people why you should never judge a book by are rna with various tastes and preferences its orange, bubbly, feminine cover. lines D and introduce them to hip-hop cloth a little ing. "They'll see stuff they wouldn't Loop Clothing to get r normally see because they would never 58 King St. N., Waterloo charo\\ go in a hip-hop store;' he said. Prict The age of customers ranges from Established in 2004, Loop Clothing sits on the' the mid-teens to the early thirties. Pric squarely in uptown Waterloo, and epit from$ es range anywhere from about $40 dol omizes the uptown's mentality of small $110- lars fort-shirts to upwards of $200 for stores, independently owned, which Sachar, the most upscale gear. "It's not cheap, offer brands and items not found at a With so we do try to make it exclusive;' says mall or chain store. And as exclusivity emergi Reid. goes, few places do it better than Loop. ferent ~ Though Cadence's location is far "We carry exclusive brands from bohem ther away from the university area than around and we're one of the only shops [and] r most outlets, friendly staff, a welcom within Canada that carries some of will be ing environment and unique, exclusive these brands;' said Dave Powers, an The clothes make it a must-visit shop for employee working under owner and ent SWI any lover of hip~ hop. Laurier graduate Alnoor Keshvani. "I sual en think there's nowhere in the area, let also ca Gloss alone in Southern Ontario, south of To those n 22 King St. S., Waterloo ronto, that's like us in terms of the stuff we carry;' he added. DLR For guys, a shop named Gloss might Loop Clothing defines its style as 37Kinl not come to mind as a typical place to street wear. Their clothes are great for buy clothing. Couple the name with a looking fashionable on a day-to-day DLRis bubbly orange sign and the fact that it basis. doesn'1 is located in an office building contain As far as prices go, Loop carries brand- ing, among other things, MP Andrew something for everyone. "You can get a The: Telegdi's headquarters, and it certainly t-shirt for like $35 and in the winter, we ers, bu doesn't seem like a place to go to for carry Canada Goose jackets for around outsidt men's fashion. $500, so it ranges;· Powers explained. from tl But despite the odd location and its Powers is convinced that Loop is brands decidedly feminine appearance, Gloss a great place for students to shop. "If emplo) presents a laid back, comfortable envi you're a forward-thinking individual Aceo ronment for guys to shop in as well as and you want to be unique and develop the do girls. Oh, and the clothes are pretty nice you own style and you want to be in a the stu too. good environment, I think that's decent don'tg Jessica Bezruki, an employee at reason to come here:' carry b THE CORD WEEKI. Y • WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 2008 fEATURE.1s die fashion scene t provide the region with its own unique fashion culture. ~department stores and malls, but they provide ashopping itor Dave Shore and Student Life Editor Ashley Jang male students make the most of this trendy area

ASHLEYJANG high fashion stuff, stuff you can see STUDENT LIFE EDITOR on the red carpet but it's the cheaper [alternative]:' Andie's True to this statement, most of the 94 King St. S., Waterloo clothing fmmd in the store has a bit of a creative edge, with lots of colours Located near the corner of King and and flowy tops. Bridgeport, this little boutique is per The store is very popular among lf fect for a fashion-forward student students because of the styles and who isn't afraid to shell out a few extra reasonable prices. "It's very different dollars for brand name clothing. and unique so for the stuff we're sell Andie's features designers like ing, I think [they're] great prices;' said French Connection and Dex, and just VienSimon. recently started carrying higher-end One trend that Vien Simon noted names like Michael Kors and BCBG. for the upcoming spring line is a shift The store has come a long way since in the style of jeans. "Now, all of the it first opened. Initially carrying only wide pants are coming back with the business-casual clothing for older low rise, and you also have the high women, they now also carry items that waisted pants that are a little more are more appealing to students. "The fitted:' lines Dex and French Connection are a little bit more edgy and we're trying Green Monkey to get more dresses;' said Hannah Sa 255 King St. N., Waterloo charow, an employee. Prices at Andie's vary depending Conveniently located on King Street, IS on the designer. "Tops range probably just north of University Avenue, Green from $29.50 by Esprit and go up to Monkey is a popular shopping desti $110- depends on the designer;' said nation among students at Laurier. Sacharow. The store sells a lot of brands that With the new spring clothing lines are popular among students, like emerging, Sacharow is seeing a dif Roxy, Guess and Flosport, all at pretty ferent style than last year. "Definitely reasonable prices. The prices range bohemian styles, lots of longer tops from under $10 for small accessories [and] more flowy tops;' she believes to $150 for bigger items from more ex will be in high demand. pensive designers. PHOTOS BY SYDNEY HELLAND GRAPHICS BY JULIE MARION & SYDNEY HELLAND The store offers numerous differ "We've got younger-type clothes ent sweaters and t-shirts that are ca - so streetwear [and] beachwear- and sual enough to wear to class, but they then we've got some more dressy stuff also carry fancier tops and dresses for too;' said Erika Robinson, one of the those nights out on the town. store's employees. ff The store also has a large bathing DLR suit selection, as well as a number of s 37 King St. N., Waterloo purses, sunglasses and body jewel lrI lery, among other accessories. ,Y DLR is proof that fashionable clothing With spring around the corner, the doesn't always have to come from big, store has started carrying a lot of cloth

~s brand-name designers. ing in brighter, fun colours. "You've a The store doesn't carry big design got your .traditional black that every re ers, but it does offer clothing from one will wear, but there's also a lot of ld outside Canada. "We get a lot of stuff brights. There's a lot of yellows, bright from the States and Europe, a lot of greens and purples;' said Robinson. is brands;' said Hen Vien Simon, a store According to Robinson, Green ~ f employee. Monkey tries to offer things that a! According to Vien Simon, a lot of wouldn't normally be found in a mall 'P the clothing found at DLR resembles store. They have a lot of "unique and a the stuff seen on the runways. "We funky things that they won't find in lt don't get specific brands and we don't a mall. A lot of brands, you can't find carry brand names but we carry very them in a mall:' 16 Student Life WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 2008 > THE CORD WEEKLY WLU meal plan offers variety The Cord takes a look into the food services available at four other Ontario university campuses to see how Laurier compares

MICHELLE CALDARONI STAFF WRITER

As students enter their first year of university fresh-faced and ready for new challenges, they settle into their life on campus and discover the joysof on-campus dining. Armed with their newly-minted meal cards, they head to the nearest dining hall or coffee shop for their daily meals to find the pleasures of not having to cook for themselves. However, the residence dining experience does not bring a smile to every first-year's face. Many students are left wondering about freshness, cost and the selection of food available for them on and off-campus. They might ask themselves if they're getting the best "bang for their buck" and where or how could they get the better deal. The Cord decided to take a look into meal plans at various schools and do a cross-campus comparison, based on the information provided on each school's website. In a comparison of five Ontario universities - University of Guelph, University of Western Ontario, McMaster University, Wilfrid Lau- rier University and Queen's Uni- versity - vast differences, but also very common traits, were found amongst the food services at the different institutions. All universities were found to require mandatory meal plans for all first-year students living in dor- mitory style residences, while only flex and convenience - although scored comparatively on the num- U NIVE RSITY data for the University of Western named differently at each school. ber of on-campus food venues, Ontario was unavailable in this "Basic" money is tax-exempt at ranging from 11 to 18 restaurants. category. all five universities, and was to be However, off-campus options var- These mandatory meal plans used exclusively at the main dining ied greatly, as Laurier took the top came with a variety of options in hall(s) on campus. spot with 10, and Queen's Univer- size, ranging from the smallest "Flex" dollars are allotted for all sity scored the lowest at 0. meal plan at the University ofWest- other on-campus eateries, and in Whether or not students may ern Ontario weighing in at $1600 some cases off-campus restaurants, enjoy their meal plans, the food dollars, to the largest available at vending machines, taxi rides, con- services at school or the options University of Guelph for hearty eat- venience stores, candy and drinks. available to them in their first year ers at $3472 dollars. Two ofthe five universities, Guelph at university, they can take solace The majority of universities sur- and Western, only had basic and in the knowledge that compared to veyed had divided their meal mon- flex dollars. the otherfive universities surveyed, PHHfjy Edward Diaz ey into three types of dollars - basic, The five Ontario universities Laurier stacks up quite nicely. ■jT** W B.Sc., Ph.D(iscovery)

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READY TO COMPETE - Nicole Mery has spent a lot of time preparing for the upcoming pageant in Toronto. comes, nothing will show people will be so impressed by hownatu- that you have total control over ral you are. Trust me. your life more than having your entire house filled with Puzz 3Ds. Sagittarius Sagittarius

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May 21 - June 20 One in every two marriages ends in divorce. Think about that this competes in pageant You will be coming into some month whenfaced with the deci- money this month. In this same sion to end a long-term commit- month, you will also encounter a ment. Also think about it when Business math student a contestant this Miss World Canada situation where you will have to that creepy guy who sits two rows and in year's spend money. In short, your net behind you in class asks you to profits for this month will be posi- marry him. What a weirdo. PRIYAM BHARGAVA in shambles. It was hard to go from rehearsals for a minimum of five tive, negative or just about even. STAFF WRITER giving interviews to studying the hours daily to help them prepare. Capricorn

next minute, she said. Although Mery has not been able Cancer J-ife Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 {gyp Nicole Mery knows a thing or two Once she learned to manage to meet any of the contestants in June 21 - July 22 about perseverance and hard work. her time effectively, however, she person, as they live all over Canada, After trying unsuccessfully to get gained momentum, and with the she has added them on Facebook They say an apple a day keeps the into the Miss World Canada pag- help of local companies like Le Sa- and looks forward to meeting them The stars are saying that every- doctor away. If this is true, then eant two years ago, she spent a lot lon, raised the money and sponsor- during rehearsals. thing will go your way this month. you need to stop eating so many of time working on herself, and ships she needed to acquire the five "I had the chance to talk to entre- Everything. Take advantage ofthis apples. A trip to the doctor this figured out what she wanted to dresses mandatory for the competi- preneurs and business people from by attempting things you never month is a good idea; after all, accomplish. tion and the $ 1600for one week, in- all over Toronto and the suburbs, thought possible. In fact, world it's time to stop wondering what Then, she re-applied last year cluding accommodation and food, which was a great experience and domination is likely within reach. that weird rash is and just get it and was selected to be one of the at the Miss World Canada Pageant wall help me in the future as well, in Just beware of April, when the checked out. 45 contestants out of 400 girls who in Toronto. terms ofnetworking," she said. stars might not be so kind ... applied. She held a fundraiser dinnerand Mery credits her family with be- Aquarius

- When asked why she wanted to over 30 people attended, including really supportive - especially fan. 20 Feb. 18 be Miss World Canada, Mery ex- ing close friends. There was also her mother, who helps pick out July 23 - Aug. 22 plained, "It has been one of my life an event held at Caesar Martini's, dresses and raise money. This stars have aligned goals to achieve this. I also believe as well as raffle tickets sold at the To give her a boost ofconfidence, month, the the un- that it will give me a bigger plat- University ofWaterloo to help raise her friends have also provided their You think the world is a terrible to tell you not to fear to it spend your time form for change because I want to money. emotional support by attending place and you want change known. Instead, know: that build schools in Africa for orphans. "Doing interviews, convincing many of her fundraising events. for the better. But have you ever fearing what you do that the world bound to grow up to be a I want to give back to the world." people to vote me, preparing for "It is hard to handle failure but thought maybe you're and of your The winner is given the chance the pageant, working part-time and also hard to handle success. Until is actually fine the way it is, and degenerate failure all a Well, life will be Sorry, to represent Canada, meet re- being a full-time student has kept you learn to deal with it first-hand, you're just big pessimist? goals unrealized.

- the stars are jerks. markable people and travel world- me incredibly busy," she noted. you don't know how hard it really that's wrong it is actually pretty up so this month, go ahead wide. "I would gain respect for my There are three parts in the com- is," saidMery. fucked achievement and grow as a person. petition: the bikini, evening gown "I learned to stay true to and be- and try to change things. the entire Dave Shore travels to the I want to inspire others to follow and interview segment. Mery will lieve in myself through future to remain Virgo monthly in his time machine car to their ambitions, like I have, and by be expressing her creativity by process. I feltit important it Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 bring back his prophetic messages winning, I will be able to set an ex- crafting a frame of pressed flowers grounded because sometimes qHjm overwhelming, to thefledgling masses ofWLU. ample," explained Mery. for the talent portion. can get and every- it is to And no, it's not a DeLorean. It's At first, she found it extremely To prepare for the pageant, she one keeps saying how great be for Miss World Canada Virgo in the astrological calendar a Nissan Altima. What is this, the difficult to balance both school and goes to the gym in between classes running to my head." represents the virgin, which raises '80s? Please. the pageant. but, besides that, she does not have -1 can't let it get will be taking place questions as to why you fell un- Overwhelmed by all the work she any formal training. The pageant 15th in Toronto der this star sign, you dirty, dirty had to do, the fourth-year business However, the contestants will on Saturday, March at the Lawrence Centre for the skank! This month, try to limit and math double major at Laurier be at the pageant one week before St. and the University of Waterloo was it begins in order to go through Arts. 18 Student Life WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 2008 > THE CORD WEEKLY Filmmaker speaks on self-injury

Director Wendy Schneider visited WLU last night to discuss the problem of self-injury among teens and to introduce her new documentary, entitled CUT: Teens and Self-Injury, which features interviews with teens, parents, experts and mentors

LINDA GIVETASH through a series of interviews with She believes that parents play a STAFF WRITER teens, parents, recovered adults, key role in helping an individual experts and mentors. find the best course of treatment. The documentary, CUT: Teens and Each individual shares their per- Many methods of support and Self-Injury, was screened in the sonal experiences in self-injury, treatment are available through lo- Bricker Academic Building last shedding light on the issue and re- cal communities. Information can night. moving stigmas surrounding it. also be found on the Internet. The film, which was produced "More often than not, self-injury Schneider recommends www. and directed by Wendy Schneider, is an attempt at regulating feelings selfinjury.com to both parents and focuses on the issue of self-injury that are difficult to deal with," Sch- youth. as it affects teens and their friends neider explained. Schneider plans to donate a and family. portion of the film's Schneider began exploring this proceeds to teen treat- "More than issue after hearing that the daugh- often not, ment organizations. ter of her close friend was commit- SELF-INJURY IS AN ATTEMPT AT As of yet, an ting self-injury. organization has not REGULATING FEELINGS THAT ARE Feeling as though there was not been chosen; how- enough perspective from teens on DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH." ever, it will be one that the issue, Schneider created her works on a national film with the intent of giving them scale.

a voice. - Wendy Schneider, filmmaker Currently, the Schneider feels that the media film is licensed only has portrayed self-injury in a fear- for the use of educa- based manner, suppressing dis- She also emphasized that ev- tors and is not publicly distributed. cussion and understanding of the ery person's experience of self-in- Schneider encourages students issue. jury is unique and should not be who are interested in viewing the She looks forward to her film stereotyped. film to contact their school in order contributing "a broader perspec- If you suspect someone of self- to obtain a copy. tive, one that is not based on be- injuring, Schneider advises that For more information on the haviour and fear." you approach them without judg- documentary and of future screen- SYDNEY HELLAND The film explores the issue ment and with compassion. ings, visit www.cutthemovie.com. A BIG ISSUE - Schneider's documentary discusses a critical issue. STUDENT COMMUNI ll Plfll I

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Laurier's contract academic staff (CAS) filed a "no-board" report during a bargaining meeting last Friday. This report set a timeline ofapproximately 17 days before CAS members can go on strike. Speculation is that a strike will take place on March 19 if talks fail to pro- duce results. Currendy, a group of small but passionate students are protesting in support ofCAS, and it's time that their voices are taken more seriously. Other students should think about raising their voices as well, as this isn't simply a matter ofgetting a few days off from class. After all, several thousand dollars and four months of time might become wasted, and that job you have lined up for after graduation might fall through when the company finds out you were unable to get your degree. Although students have no seat at the negotiation table, we have a huge stake in the outcome ofthese talks. And because of the publicity CAS have already gotten, a strike is going to be bad PR for administration. While the CAS bargaining team has been open with students in order to garner support, administration's only response to student concerns has come in the form of a generic letter indicating that university administration is concerned with the situation.While the CAS negotiators have suc- ceeded in publicizing their cause to students far more than administration, we must remember that they control only one ofthe two voices involved. It's Up to all of us to learn the issues and make both sides equally

aware that we're not happy with how talks are progressing - or failing to progress. When push comes to shove, we, the students, are being used as leverage and that's not something to be taken lightly. Sure, we may currently be losing out if CAS feel that they're treated as second-class citizens. But if there's a strike and we lose all our credits, we're still losing out. It's time to make sure both sides of the negotiations are paying attention and realize that we're not OK with that.

JULIE MARION An open letter to Tolerance badly needed Colin LeFevre Those facing sexual discrimination should never have to fear for their lives

Congratulations, Colin. The elec- from them. Just because something the back pages of the newspaper der identity are not explicitly in- tion is finally over and you won. wasn't your idea doesn't mean it and eventually be forgotten as just cluded in the 1969 law. Further- But you won with only 53.4 per- isn't a good one. another dead gaykid? more, victims have to have been cent of the votes cast and with the Fraser's idea to revamp the web- Since mid-February, the world's in the process of one of six "feder- votes of 5.76 percent of the stu- site to include a method for stu- WALEED HAFEEZ media has been talking about the ally-protected activities" such as INTERNATIONAL EDITOR dents that attend WLU. You were dents to submit their comments incident and showing the same voting and going to school, which 20 votes away from losing Waterloo and suggestions to WLUSU would few pictures of Larry on loop. In makes prosecution challenging. campus. be an excellent way to get input Lawrence King was a 15-year-old fact, Larry was even discussed at The Matthew Shepard Act aims The good news is the number of from students who may otherwise boy attending E. O. Green School Laurier's own Rainbow Centre a to change that. By expanding the votes you get doesn't speak to how remain silent. in Oxnard, California. He openly few days ago, which is where I first 1969 law's definitions to include good a president you'll be. It's not the time to get petty or identified as gay and often wore heard of the incident. sexual and gender identity as well It just means that you'll have to conceited. If you screw up, count- make-up and jewellery to school. Although I hate to use the word as many other things, the act aims work hard to make sure you rep- less people are going to be waiting He would walk around school in "incident" to refer to Larry's death, to not only allow for the proper resent the views and opinions of to question your validity and point high-heeled boots proudly tell- the sad truth of it is that just like identification of hate crimes, but the 94.24 percent of students who out how few votes you won with. ing his friends, "If you want cute Michael Sandy, who was killed in for funding to help investigate and didn't vote for you but whom you But if you do a good job, no one boots, you have to buy the expen- November, Larry, too, will become prosecute hate crimes. still have to represent. will remember that you barely sive kind." just another name brought up the Growing up as a gay individual, To begin with, take a look at the won. Larry, as he was known to his next time a queeryouth is killed. I was called every name in the other presidential candidates' plat- Good luck - it's a steep hill you friends, was bullied and name- In reading up on Larry's death, book. Sometimes it was hard to get forms to see what's worth taking have to climb. called throughout his time at E. I realized that nearly every single through the day and sometimes it O. Green, but was supported by article that dealt with the incident seemed never-ending. However, many of his friends who stood mentioned hate crime legislation, the thought that my life could be These editorials were at least two-thirds unsigned agreed upon by o/The up for him when his peers would such as the Matthew Shepard Act - in danger because of who I was Cord's editorialboard and do not necessarily reflect the views ofThe Cord's tease him. named after the hate crime victim never even crossed my mind. volunteers, staff or WLUSP. Just before Valentine's Day, who was tortured and murdered Unfortunately, Larry willforever Larry asked fellow eighth-grader in 1998. They discussed the con- serve as another bleak example to Brandon Mclnerney to be his Val- tested validity of the classification many youth struggling with their The Cord Weekly entine. On February 12, Brandon ofLarry's death as a hate crime. identity because now name-call- Editorial Board 2007-2008 shot Larry in the back of the head A Time magazine article on ing and teasing are two of many in one of the school's full com- Larry stated, "Only 18% of gay and possible societal backlashes, one Editor-in-Chief Special Projects Editor Graphics Editor Mike Brown Joe Turcotte Julie Marion puter labs. He was declared brain- transgender students said they of them being death. And I think [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] deadthe next day. had (519) 884-0710 ext. 3563 been assaulted in 2005 be- to myself: shouldn't it be getting Features Editor Online Editor Mclnerney was caught a few cause of their sexual orientation." better? News Editors David Shore Dan Belgue Laura Carlson [email protected] [email protected] blocks from the school once the FBI reports available online We should be moving in a posi- [email protected] police arrived and was whisked Student Life Editor Photography Managers show that, in 2004, therewere 1482 tive direction. For the millions Dan Polischuk Ashley Jang Sydney Helland away to jail where he is being held victims of reported hate-crimes of children currently in school, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] on $770,000 bail. As told (519) 884 0710 ext. 3564 to The against queer individuals. many ofwhom are still developing & Entertainment Editor Greg McKenzie Arts New York Times, the prosecution be Sports Editor Paul Alviz [email protected] Though I don't doubt the valid- their identities, this should not Lauren Millet [email protected] has charged him as an adult for ity of the aforementioned statis- a outcome lives. [email protected] Print Production Manager possible for their Opinion Editor Alex Hayter murder as a premeditated hate tics and the many more that are In the world I'd like to live in, Larry Tremblay [email protected] International Editor Jeremy crime and possession of a weap- available on it is Waleed Hafeez [email protected] the FBl's website, would still be walking around in [email protected] on, and as such, Mclnerney faces critical that one realizes the US's his cute boots. 52 years to life in prison. limited definition of what a hate is Laurier Student Publications. The Cord Weekly published by Wilfrid University Will we remember Larryand his crime is. Contact: Keren Gottfried, 75 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5 death, or will he be relegated to Crimes against sexual and gen- letters@cordweekly. com Weekly Wednesday The Cord ■ march 5,2008 Opinion 21

Students must learn CORRECTION Last week's article entitled "UFC has no place in Canada" incor- rectly referred to a February 4 event as UFC's first Canadian event. February 4 was actually a press conference announcing UFC's first to take Canadian event, which will take place on April 19 in Montreal. responsibility Also, the mission statement described as "finding the best fight- ers, regardless of style, in the world," though once true, has not been upheld since UFC restructured as a mixed martial arts sport. Real change will not take place as long as we are apathetic to the state of The Cord regrets these errors. our surroundings and choose not to act in a positive manner

and seems to require a consistent, well as thefaculty, students and ad- the garbage or simply abandoning on the sports field instead of grass dynamic effort. This is unaccept- ministratorsalready there. it on a desk is as lazy and indolent and labelling it "green space" (yes, able to a late-capitalist economy While the outward appearance as taking an elevator from the first they both are both green in colour, obsessed with international com- of a clean environment displays to the second floor, or pressing the and related in the way that Iraq and LEN BALL petition and economic reputation. a meaningful commitment to handicap button to open doors both have them) THE UPSIDE OF DOWN A 1 Qaeda Qs in However, as has been demon- ecology, it can also veil the inter- mechanically instead of raising demonstrates the scope of current strated through such books as nal inefficiencies that are largely one's arm a few inches and pulling management techniques. Perhaps Rationalizing is the not the same Amory Lovins' Natural Capitalism, unrecognized. slighdy (excluding those who have this will change withthe new policy as reasoning; the latter is an intel- conservation, sustainability and actual physical need on sustainability, currently in draft lectual process of evaluation and renewable resources can be prof- for these devices). form. Keep that consideration, while the former is a itable, more so than uncontrolled in mind Al Gore is The failure to un- Consider the transformation to way feel better about something. consumption. NOT THE VOICE OF THE PLANET, derstand the differ- that is possible. It can be difficult As opposed to national govern- Ecological concerns do not have ence between clear- ascribing to the vision of "chang- AS GAP SHIRTS WITH CATCHY ments rationalizing emissions to be resigned to global perspec- JUST ly differentiated and ing the world" in the sense ofgrand credits and other eco-finagling, tives. The idea of world change can ECO-SLOGANS DO NOT EQUAL colour-coordinated and lasting change advocated in the student-citizen should look seem daunting, if not impossible to bins is an exercise in literature and films HEIGHTENED AWARENESS OF contemporary behind and beyond strategies ofra- the individual citizen. cognitive failure. (keep in mind that A 1 Gore is not tionalization when it comes to the But small changes in the imme- ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. In order for a re- the voice of the planet, just as GAP environment. Specifically, creat- diate environment can effect larger cycling initiative shirts with catchy eco-slogans do ing a clean personal environment, transformations, even right here at to work, it has to not equal heightened awareness of actively assessing current eco-ini- Laurier. Inside on-campus buildings, require the least amount of effort environmental issues). tiatives and consciously avoiding The campus at Laurier boasts a vendors provide students with an from students; otherwise, tense What can be done is to require laziness are important bases from well-kempt, well-managed natural array of food and beverage choices. schedules, absent-mindedness or responsibility of the individual for which larger change becomes environment. Buying these not only involves the general apathy gets the best of even the care and maintenance of his or possible. Rarely does one find refuse blow- satisfaction one takes from con- the most well-intentioned. Student her immediate environment. Dis- Climate change is an important ingacross the fields or garbage cans suming them, but also the respon- concern for environmentalism ap- tinguishing the difference between issue and without drastic changes overflowing. sibility not to rely on someone else pears as effective and meaning- a garbage can and a recycling bin to modern production and con- Appearance matters to any insti- to clean up after you. ful as Laurier voting campaigns. requires the mental agility of a sumption, ecological problems will tution motivated towards enticing It requires minimal effort to toss However, individual responsibil- toothpick. onlyworsen. an ever-new supply of prospec- garbage into a can or recycle plas- ity to improve the immediate envi- If people can hold themselves Climate stasis is a more appro- tive students, and Laurier is no tic, glass and paper. To motivate ronment can often result in larger, responsible for their own decisions priate term to express what we are exception. this action, manyrecycling and gar- more fundamental changes. and actions (or lack thereof), the confronting. Physical appearance and geo- bage cans are found in and around Students might also take an ac- concept of real change begins to The problem with ecological sus- graphic layout are important dem- the school environment. tive interest in how ecological con- come into focus. tainability is that it is perceived to onstrations of viability to those Walking up to a set of bins and cerns are managed around cam- affect the maximization of profits deciding where to attend school as tossing a half-full plastic bottle into pus. Coincidendy, installing turf letters@cordweekly. com Letters to the Editor

UFC worthwhile contributions to hockey, lacrosse - guess what, you're a litde too late er isregarding this "conflict," rather that the students are not even more and curling, and the notable fight- to change that. Spending money than those things that may affect us vocal about this subject, which has I am an American currently living ers to come from Canada, including to remove the image would legiti- academically, financially or many such a profound effect of the qual- in New York City. I recently came George St. Pierre, Carlos Newton mately be a waste of money, and other things more important to us ity of their education and the uni- across Michael Kocheff's editorial, and Chris Horodecki, I feel it would by placing signs on the floor or sit- after university? versity environment as the hole. which claims that the UFC (and I be a great loss for Canada to pro- ting directly on the Hawk, you are The Contract Academic Staff are assume all other Mixed Martial Arts hibit mixed martial arts events. The blocking traffic in the busiest hall- - Dan Hocking an integral part of the working of events) should be banned in Cana- pursuit of athletic greatness is one way in the school. Here's a sugges- this university and they're being da, and felt compelled to voice my of humanity's most noble - were it tion: go show up to a Board meet- Why is the student treated worse than any other part- disagreement. not, we would not be so riveted to ing, and ask the Board to match the timeprofessors inOntario. It istime While there are many arguments the Olympics, the Super Bowl and funds spent on a donation to bur- body sleeping? for the student body to wake up I could make about the clear dan- the World Cup. And to me, that cer- saries, or a major charity; at least from its slumber of innocence and gers of prohibition and restriction tainly appears to be a "worthwhile this in theory wouldn't be a waste. As I write this in the short spare take a vocal role in petitioning the of free speech, Mr. Kocheff has mission" And yet, your fervor is matched by time that I have between my class- administration both in signatures made my position much easier. His those "enforcing" the tradition. Not es, I know that there are over 700 and e-mails to give the part-timers view is based on this single argue- - Joseph Collura only are you too blocking the busi- students who are backing WLUFA a fair deal. ment - "The central issue with UFC est hallway on campus by standing in their push for recognition as hu- This human rights violation can- is their mission statement. UFC is Hawk brings forth around the Hawk but by trying to man beings within this university's not be ignored: "Part-timers give focused on finding the best fight- force your tradition down peoples' system. By the time this letter will full value" is not a cliche from apro- ers, regardless of style, in the world. fanaticism throats by glaring, yelling or con- be published, we hope it will be up longed negotiation, it is the truth. This mission is not worthwhile and fronting people, you're merely po- to 1500. Of course, such numbers

- Canadians should not help UFC The installation of the Students' larizing the issue. Look, not every- are remarkable - 700 signatures Anatolijs Venovcevs fulfill it." Union logo (henceforth, the Hawk) one is going to follow this tradition, surpassed our goals for the first day Mr. Kocheff validates the reasons over Reading Week was something whatever you do, and by trying to by almost double, and shows the

UFC supporters cite - rules, safety that I awaited with great trepida- aggressively push it, you are jad- concern we as students have for the education both Letters Policy: precautions and most importantly tion for the response to it. (Full ing people to your cause, or getting quality of our in the the skill and training required of disclosure: I was on the manage- negative reactions from those who treatment ofour profs (who are also All letters to the editor must be signed and submitted with the author's name, student know this tradition. our mentors and friends) and in the these athletes. The fighting prac- ment team that chose not to in- don't identification number, and telephone number. ticed by mixed martial artists can clude the Hawk in the Hall ofFame Let's let cooler heads prevail; the manners as to avoid a strike. Letters must be received by 12:00 pm (noon) Monday via email to [email protected] will be a However, it is not enough. It will be loosely described as a combina- renovations due to a then $25,000 Hawk tradition for those or through our website at www.cordweekly. com. Letters not 350 words. tion of kickboxing, wrestling and quotation). Sadly, the response who want it to be, and those who never be enough as long as the must exceed head administrators remain en- jujitsu. If these three activities can was exactly what I had expected. It unconsciously step on the Hawk The Cord reserves the right to editany letter for Cord the right be has become are not disrespecting the institution trenched in depriving 33% of the brevity and clarity. The reserves seperately considered sports, seems that the Hawk to reject any letter, in whole or in part. The Cord of adequate of- then there is no reason that the a polarizing image on campus. in anyway, so let's not over-react in faculty workforce reserves the right to not publish material that either direction. And, just athought, fice space and the benefits they de- is deemed to be libelous or in contravention combination of the three is not a To those that feel that the $11,000 with the Cord's Code of Ethics or journalistic serve of teaching in this valid sport as well. price tagwas exorbitant, and could but isn't it sad that the most vigor- after years standards. university. Personally, I find it odd Given Canada's devotion and have been used better elsewhere ous debate in my five years at Lauri- 22 Opinion WEDNESDAY MARCH 5,2008 > THE CORD WEEKLY Expectant mother parking inane

popped up in many different parking lots. The signs range from being spe- AMELIA cifically for pregnant women to LOCKHART mothers with children and even LEFT TO WRITE parents with children, just to be po- litically correct. While I was watching TV, a com- The way a parking lot is gener- mercial came on for the new reality ally situated places handicap park- show The Moment of Truth. In the ing closest to the entrance of the episode that was being shown, the building. host asked the contestant whether Now, there is also another la- or not she had ever parked in a belled parking spot directly be- space. The topic side the handicap expectant handicap parking spots: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO sparked a discussion. mothers only. So, then, does that RESERVED - These days, parking for expectant mothers often follows accessible parking spaces. The woman admitted to having imply that somehow pregnancy is a done it before but "only for a short disease, handicap or disability? for amount of time" and "in a place Pregnancy is a natural process. seats and strollers. lines that "even a little pregnant is reads "parking parents of small where many other handicap spots Pregnancy is by no means a new The spots are those second clos- still pregnant." So, then, if you have children and pregnant women." I this were still open." phenomenon and, with millions est to the store entrance, which is sex, the next day you may now park came across sign while shop- Even though handicap parking of books available, we all know the usually also the busiest place for even closer to the entrance of a ping with my own parents and told is required by and regulated within risks and health factors that accom- vehicles. How is that in any way a building. them that one day ifI was pregnant, the legal system, if there is even the pany it. safe place to be pulling a child out Howwould someone know if the they would be able to park there, as slightest chance of getting away Will parking three spaces closer of a stroller? woman using the spot is actually they would be parents ... of preg- with parking in an accessible space, really be that beneficial? Not at all. They also claim that these spots pregnant? Most women don't show nant women. most people will do so. Thirty minutes a day of exercise are nice, as they are wider than until their third trimester. And Well, on second thought, they After the woman's confession, I is encouraged for most pregnant most spots and leave more space who really would have the audac- would only be parents of one preg- thought long and hard and couldn't women. Pregnant women with for the pregnant woman to get out ity to approach a woman and say, nant woman and since I don't have remember ever parking in a handi- actual ailments should not be out of her car. Following that rhetoric, "You can't park there; you aren't a sister, they could never really be cap spot (probably because I really shopping in the first place. After right next door should be a sign that pregnant." parents of pregnant women un- don't drive that much). But I have all, aren't they just going to walk reads, "parking for obese people Maybe they should have a per- less you could count a pregnant parked in an expectant mother spot around inside the grocery store or only" Wouldn't that be wonderful? son standing there with the pee daughter-in-law. many times. mall anyway? What about parents who adopt? sticks. If two lines appear, you may Even though giving birth is a mir- I don't do it because I'm lazy; I Some pregnant women have In a way, they too are "expecting." park here. acle, pregnant women do not need do it mainly because the signs are praised the closer parking spaces Is an adoptive parent any less of a The signs are too ambiguous and their own special parking space. a pointless waste of metal. A re- because of safety reasons. Appar- parent? unthreatening to be taken seri- centphenomenon, these expectant ently, these spots offer a safer way A commercial for a pregnancy ously. My favourite I've seen so far mother or stork parking spots have to get children in and out of car test claims something along the is the one in Sobey's parking lots. It [email protected]

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" ' *■ ' ' ' " ' ■ ■ ■ ■ . • waiting for DVD. ~ advises the let " ~ V J Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday The march 5,2008 A&E. 27 An Immaculate Machine Kathryn Calder of Immaculate Machine takes a call from The Cord before taking the stage at Starlight tonight in Waterloo

DANIEL JOSEPH or radio, so it's a welcome change. ed anything, Calder gives a pretty doesn't really know how to down- in a different way like to live STAFF WRITER going Immaculate Machine released straightforward and honest answer: load music. shows and buying merchandise." their last album, Fables, in June "I'm from that strange generational "I think it's really good for young You can catch Calder and therest Kathryn Calder really likes the 2007, of to critical praise in and gap between people who download bands that want to get their music of Immaculate Machine at the Star- weather in Victoria, British Colum- around Canada. It's chock-full of all the time and people that never heard but at the same time I think light tonight, with Elbow Beach Surf bia. "It's really nice out. It's not re- guitar driven indie-pop songs that download." it's kind of too bad some people Club and The Music Box. Doors are ally nice out, but well, it's mild." are and fun catchy. She says that of course she gets aren'tsupporting music. Ofcourse," at 9 pm and tickets are still avail- I grumble that she must feel sor- "We had most of the songs for free music from friends who ripped she counters, "I still think that a lot able. Bring a friend, it should be a for us and ry Easterners our copi- the current album worked out be- CDs or downloaded it, but she of people still support music, just good time. ous amounts of snow - we certainly fore we went into the studio," says got enough the last couple of days Calder.

- but she isn't talking with me to While the main gist of the songs chat about the weather, she's talk- were decided on before-hand, ing to me about her band Immacu- Calder had "a really fun time just late Machine, the creative process basically playing around" in the and even music piracy. studio. "They had all these key- Calder is just one member of the boards with all these knobs you musical trio Immaculate Machine, could turn." Turn those knobs she whose members include Brooke did, and Fables is better for it. Gallupe on guitar and Luke Ko- Calder says that having that kind zlowski on drums. of freedom to experiment and goof They caught a flight out here to around in the studio is the way to

Ontario last night to kick off their make a record - if you can afford it current tour, and Kathryn is pretty anyway. excited about it. The creative aspect of art seems "I like Ontario specifically for like it wouldbe where the fun is at, touring because you don't have but it's not all roses and butterflies to drive for eight hours to get to or whatever: "The creative part, the next city that is even worth when it's not working, is incredibly playing." frustrating at times. You start think- Another plus to the whole deal, ing you're a failure and you'll never Calder says, is that Immaculate come up with anything good. Ever." Machine are renting a van for their Despite this, she says, you wake tour out here and it will even have a up the next morning and think of working heater and radio. something great and you will prob- "It's not a very glamorous look ably feel better. "It's like climbing a at touring but it's very practical mountain, the result is much more because these are the things that satisfying than only trying to climb really matter when you're out on a hill." CONTRIBUTED PHOTO the road." No kidding; van out asked their When about music piracy DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE - You could end up hitting an indie band and feel really bad in the morning. west doesn't have a working heater and - gasp - if she had ever pirat- She's just another Boleyn Girl Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman extend their claws for a sixteenth century cat-fight; Eric Bana stands in the middle

ALISON GRENKIE historians are apt to do), the film Portman as an ambitious and ma- seems to lose her backbone in this gets the sense that these actors are STAFF WRITER weaves a deliciously tangled web nipulativeAnne Boleyn, Johansson adaptation and the vivacious Jo- capable of more than what is ulti- of betrayal, greed and passion. as a sickeningly sweet Mary Boleyn hansson is unusually subdued.The mately an enjoyable but nonethe-

The OtherBoleyn Girl tells the story Surprisingly suspenseful for a - the two leads deliver strong per- film also makes more of the sisters' less glorified soap opera. of two sisters reduced to pawns historical drama, the film casts formances that will delight their rivalry, one desiring him for his and rivals in a family plot designed Natalie Portman and Scarlett Jo- fans. heart, the otherfor his power. to gain political power in the royal hansson as two sisters vying for the The plot has been seen many Eric Bana is cast as Henry VIII, court. affections ofKing Henry VIII in six- times before but still manages to and the actor flatters the king with While historians are sure toshake teenth-century England. captivate. Mary falls in love with a more sympathetic portrayal than their heads disapprovingly (as Both playing atypical roles - theking, becomes his mistress and most history books. Bana is also eventually gives birth to his illegiti- far easier on the eyes than histori- mate son. cal accounts have established, but EnterAnne, whoaims to become the audience is surely glad of this Queen ofEngland and plots to steal come timefor the love scenes. the king away from her somewhat Other noteworthy performances naiveyounger sister. include Kristin Scott Thomas as the This by-the-numbers plot in- sisters' principled but powerless cludes three royal births and two mother, and Jim Sturgess (Across beheadings, countless acts of be- the Universe) as their loyal brother. trayal and enough melodrama to While one might expect The Oth- satisfy any soap opera addict. er Boleyn Girl to get lost in the sea The cast is aided by a clever and of Hollywood period dramas, solid tight script, courtesyofOscar-nom- direction and striking cinematog- inated screenwriter Peter Morgan raphy do set this film apart from (The Queen). Based on Philippa the rest of the pack. Gregory's novel of the same title, The costumes are predictably Morgan remains moderately faith- luxurious and extravagant, al- ful to Gregory's highly speculative though the sisters' matching out- loves fits some time. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO account of the lives and of do grow tiring after the Boleyn girls. The verdict: while the film en- CREEPING - Before Facebook, people used to creep others in person. Regrettably, Mary's character tertains, it does not dazzle. One The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday march 5,2008 A&E. 28 Student art on display Artistic staff and students with varying levels of experience put on a collaborative mixed media show in the Langen Art Gallery

KARI PRITCHARD which are sponsored by theLaurier One sculpture that stands out, liter- language (hence the title), portray- one's imagination to interpret its STAFF WRITER Bookstore. ally, is student Zinta Avens Auzins' ing, as she describes, how emotion meaning. The card Several media are highlighted Umbrella. Out of plaster, wood, can be conveyed through small accompanying tells the viewer that it is a face of a tribal Last week, the Robert Langen Art throughout the art show; there paint and a real umbrella Auzins gestures. Gallery opened its doors to the an- are both coloured and black-and- has created a 3D sculpture of a At first glance, the art is open to chief, demonically portrayed to initial nual Laurier Art Show, on display white photographs, watercolours, head and hand holding an umbrel- interpretation, but some accom- conceptualize the impres- Wednesday through Saturday from acrylic paintings, pencil crayon la, waiting for a downpour. panying information cards explain sion of Western contact, allow- the ing one to see and the 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm until March pieces, sculptures, woven pieces Another sculpture that grabs at- the inspiration behind art and understand from the of theartist. 15. and embroidery. tention through intrigue is student the artist's intentions. painting eye are works The art show consists of vary- An information card detailing Laura Bohnert's F-E-E-L. Bohnert Student David Borcsok's The There also by Laurier staff and ing mixed-media works from artist bios and the piece shown ac- has modeled four hands, each rep- Chief is a colourful, abstract de- faculty. students, staff and faculty, all of company each work on display. resenting a different letter in sign piction of a face, initially allowing Werner Lindschinger, who worked at Laurier for 27 years and recently retired from ITS, has contributed two photographs, Water at Work and Light at Play. Lindschinger enjoys working with water and light, which is per- fectly shown in these unique photos in which he has combined these elements to make a new hybrid image, hard to decipher as the aforementioned combination. Sally Gray, the manager of Re- search Services, has contributed a hand-woven piece as well as a beautifully embroidered goldwork tree, matched to its golden frame and popped against the rich, deep green background. The art show has made it possible to showcase another talented aspect of the Laurier community, giving students, staff and faculty a chance to express themselves and be enjoyed by their peers. And who knows, going to see the annual Laurier Art Show could be LAURA CARLSON

PUT YOUR HANDS UP IN THE AIR - Student Laura Bohnert hopes you can F-E-E-L how emotions can be conveyed through small gestures. the inspiration you need to submit a work ofyour own next year. Festival rolls out the rainbow carpet This year's festival aims to challenge the constricting definitions of gay and straight through a mosaic of sexually diverse films

GEETHA THURAIRAJAH should support this festival, said 2001, Rainbow Reels has seen noth- For ticket inquiries, contact the STAFF WRITER that "it's a really good opportunity to ing but increased support from the King Street Theatre Centre box learn about the queer community. local community. office and for more information The Waterloo Public Interest Re- A lot of people, both queer and "Every year, it's very different. It about the festival visit the official search Group (WPIRG) will be pre- straight, aren't always sure ofwhat's used to be nerve-wracking to ask website: www.rainbowreels.org. senting the eighth annual Rainbow going on ... the stories that are told storefronts to put up posters; they Reels Queer Film Festival at the in the films and documentaries re- would look at us like we were cra- King Street Theatre Centre begin- ally show different sides that most zy," explained Schmidt. "This year, ning Thursday, March 6 and ending of us are unaware of." people were asking to put up our Sunday, March 9. posters." There will be a free screening of Schmidt com- "It used to be nerve-wracking Breakfast With Scot as a kick-off mented that nega- presentation to the official film TO ASK STORE FRONTS TO PUT UP tive feedback has festival tonight at the University posters; theywould look at us always been in ex- The Rainbow Reels of Waterloo at 8:30 pm. Thursday istence on a small film festival hopes to

LIKE WE WERE CRAZY ... THIS YEAR, night will be the official start of the scale, but has nev- challenge the notions film festival that will be celebrated PEOPLE WERE ASKING TO PUT UP OUR er been a prevalent by offering an array of with live as a grand opening gala POSTERS." issue for the film multicultural films with diversi- music, cocktails and more. festival. fied messages regarding the gay, According to the Rainbow Reels Pop culture has lesbian, bi and trans community. official website, the main objec- - Michael Schmidt, festival organizer willfully accepted You can show your support for tive of this progressive film festival the gay and lesbian this progressive festival by attend- "is to present accurate and diverse According to Schmidt, since the community, so much so that shows ing a few of the films, or even pur- images of the gay, lesbian, bisexual release of Brokeback Mountain, like Will and Grace and Queer Eye chase a film festival pass, which and trans lives and issues." The idea many people feel like, "It's the only for the Straight Guy actually pro- will give you access to the films was founded by WPIRG in 2001 as a side, it's white males essentially ... mote the lifestyle in a positive light. for the entirefestival. means of "educating and challeng- a lot of films chosen for this festival And while these television It is open to everyone and ing the perceptions of Waterloo challenge people's perception of shows are helping to progress to- anyone hoping to gain a region." what is gay, what is straight, what is wards a more accepting society, more diverse perspective of Organizer Michael Schmidt, queer and what is not." they continue to thrive on queer gay, lesbian, transgender when asked why the community Since thefestival was first held in stereotypes. and bisexual issues.