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HAIL TO THE NEW CHIEF - Pubs president-elect Fraser McCracken (left) speaks to the larger-than-expected audience at WLUSP's Annual General Meeting while opponent Zack Weinberg looks away. In one tension-filled evening, Student Pubs tried out its new election format in front of an unexpectedly big crowd Presidential Results
ADRIAN MA & Weinberg supporters, and many the throng ofWeinberg supporters. declined to comment on two DAN POLISCHUK members of the audience became Throughout the discussion, occasions: first, when asked to News Editors increasingly vocal as the candi- Weinberg emphatically reiterated name all of WLUSP's different dates made their addresses and his desire to inject to WLUSP with publications and again when he In the organization's first-ever answered questions. "new blood and a new vision" and was asked why he never submitted Annual General Meeting (AGM) Current WLUSP president to make publications like The Cord an official platform prior to the election, Fraser McCracken Anthony Piscitelli, who chaired the more accessible and appealing to election. defeated Zack Weinberg, becom- meeting, had to interject several Laurier students. McCracken, who was asked Director Results ing VVLU Student Publications times, asking the crowd to maintain Lenna Titzian, editor-in-chief of fewer questions than Weinberg, (WLUSP) president-elect. "a level of maturity" and to refrain the Blueprint, asked for ideas as to felt that the evening was an impor- McCracken won a decisive 156- from yelling at the candidates. how Student Publications will not tant one for the growth ofWLUSP. 81 victory, becoming die first-ever McCracken and Weinberg both be degraded and "laughed at" by "It was a very polarized debate," WLUSP president to be elected responded to several questions, but other universities and"the com- said McCracken. "I think we had under the new AGM format. as expected, Weinberg in was put on munity at large." an excellent opportunity to dis- "I think the outcome is the best the defensive from the beginning. One suggestion Weinberg made cuss our campus media." tor the student media on the cam- Weinberg, author of the contro- was to expand and create two sep- The WLUSP Board of Directors pus and the best for Student versial article "The Gentleman's arate newspapers, which would was also elected on Monday night, Publications," said a relieved Guide To Getting Laid At Laurier", cover Lauder's "diverse" campus with Keren Gottfried garnering the McCracken shortly after the seemed unable to escape ques- more adequately. most votes with 163. She was fol- results were announced. tions thatchallenged his qualifica- "Sometimes I read through The lowed by Penny Shearer and "I just want to thank all my tions and his sincerity in running Corel and there's trash; it's like a Arthur Wong with 157 and 136 he explained. respectively. friends for the great turnout ... for WLUSP president. Mad magazine," Andani congratulations to the man [Fraser "I think you're fucking funny, "I know that at Queen's Newcomer Rafiq rounds McCracken]," said Weinberg as he but is this a joke?" second-year University, they have a newspaper out next year's WLUSP BOD, beat- left the Senate and Board student Alex Uundert bluntly that's a reliable news resource that ing out Derek Bartoschek by three Chamber. asked Weinberg during the Q & A you could show to your parents. I votes, 97-94. From start to finish, the election session. wouldn't show The Cord to my was a heated affair. Llundert's comment elicited parents," he added. The room was clearly polarized applause from McCracken voters While answering most ques- > Editorial reaction to this story on PAGE 6 between McCracken and and ignited a chorus of boos from tions that came his way, Weinberg
the birth of activism HIGH-RANKING OFFISHALL SPRUCE STREET & THE 40 THIEVES ghetto safe enough to Cord History takes a look at 1966-1976 and comes Toronto's top (Cardinal lands in the Turret along with Just when you thought the student was across an eclectic grab bag of hippie-babble and ex-Laurier talent Shadrach Kabango to showcase leave the doors unlocked like in Bowling For Columbine, there's radical activism. The findings may surprise you Canada's emerging and diverse hip hop movement more disturbing robberies in the heart of the WLU community
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WORD OF THE WEEK Cacophonic(adj.): tarring, discordantsound; dissonance. The presidential question period was a cacophonic medley ofstudents concerns, criticismsand comments. CONTRIBUTORS Victoria Begin Man Symes Jay Guitard Catherine Mann Jennifer O'Neill Leo Yu Man Erskine DJ Demers Veronica Hughes Keren Gottfried Alan Kan Chris Collie Pam Sohi David Alexander Rob Elliott Lauren Millet Dm Jeffries WLUSP STAFF Pagination Editor. Dave Alexander Production Assistant Emma MeFarlane Janet Linseman Copy Editing Manager. AriaLauo-Haii Copy Editors Regan Walsh , ~ Caitlin Henderson Brcnda I leatlcv Heather Olaveson Katie Chang Photo Managers Jordan Jocius Sydney Holland Online Production Manager. .Jason Shim I Human Resources sanjav ojju Matt Symes IT Manager. Regan Walsh Distribution Manager. i.eo Yu WALKING DOWN MEMORY LANE - Edna Staebler admires a momento of her work presented at her birthday party this past Sunday afternoon at Laurier.
WLUSP ADMINISTRATION VICTORIA BEGIN "Edna is a special lady with spe- Creative Non-Fiction, which Edna make it easy to connect with her." President Anthony Piscitclli Cord News VP: Finance Fraser McCracken cial writing," van Slyck said, has endowed for Laurier students, Thomason's mother, Norine, VP: Advertising Angela Foster adding, "I especially like her little stems from her own experience as shared a story about a time when VP: Brantford James Scott Chair of theBoard Penny Shearer This past Sunday, Laurier joined writings before her recipes; read- a young writer. she had visitors from France, and Vice Chair. Sanjay Pottinger Canadian literary legend Edna a Board of Directors Evelyn chm ing her cookbook is like watching In video, Edna stated that it Edna, who was over at her house George East Staebler in celebrating her centen- cooking on television." was an award she won at a young at the time, was able to carry a Arthur Wong nial birthday. A native of Kitchener, Staebler age that encouraged her to long conversation with them ADVERTISING Staebler, award-winning jour- began writing at an early age. progress with her writing. about the country. Ali advertising inquiries should be directed to nalist and the author of several However, it was only when she She created her award to show On another occasion, Norine VP: Advertising AngelaFoster at 884-0710, ext. cookbooks, is treasured as a turned 16 that she began writing young Canadian writers that they had company from Ireland and 3560 or [email protected] Canadian icon. in diaries. The first of many was are important. "It is so gratifying to Edna was able to talk about the An assortment of family, friends published in Maclean's magazine me to have young writers become country and share her own stories. COLOPHON and fans filled the Senate and in 1948. Staebler's body of work as my friends," Edna said. "She is a very well-read, well- The Cord Weekly is the official student newspaper Board Chamber, bringing Edna an author includes numerous arti- The guest speakers shared traveled woman with a phenome- of the Wilfrid Laurier University community. their hest wishes. A basket outside cles for magazines such as affectionate and funny stories nal memory," she said. the door overflowed with birthday as as Toronto sat Started in 1926 as the College Cord, The Cord Weekly is an Chatelaine well the about the author. Edna at the Upon being asked by Paula editorially independent newspaper published by Wilfrid cards. Among the guests present Star. front of the room, her face aglow Todd what the author's secret was Laurier University Student Publications, Waterloo, a corpo- ration without share capital.WLUSP is governedby its board were Canadian author Wayson Before the formal with a wide smile. to living such a long life, she of directors. program Choy, food critic Rose Murray and began, Edna was the recipient of Kevin Thomason, a graduate of replied, "Just because I am old TVO's Studio 2 co-host Paula Todd. many hugs, kisses and well wishes Laurier and Edna's next-door doesn't mean I know everything. wlujgy According to Lois van Slyck, a from a huge line of people that neighbor, referred to Edna as one live day." ~~ Just every otfoteatforts close friend of the author, Staebler went from the front of the room to of his best friends, saying, "We Opinions expressed within The Cord are those of the author has touched many lives in her own out the door. have amazing who and do not necessarily reflect those of the Editorial Board. contrasts in we The Cord, WLUSfi WLU or MasterWeb Printing. special way. The Edna Staebler Award for are, but Edna's diverse interests All content appearing in The Cord bears the copyright expressly ol their creator(s) and may not be used without written consent.
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VOCAL CORD 'Student ghetto' gets sketchier Spruce Street area experiences recent streak of break-ins; frustrated residents left looking for answers Who will get your vote in Monday's federal ADRIAN MA He believes that police should was open and a fire extinguisher lated and unsafe in this student News Editor election? increase their presence in student was set on the ground. She neighbourhood." areas, especially during the winter stepped in to her living room and The girls were again confronted A recent string of criminal activity holidays when many students was shocked. with vandals two days later when, on Spruce street has left several return home. "Everything was pretty much sometime late Thursday night, Laurier students extremely frus- "I'm sure there were certain trashed," said Rosenberg. one of their roommates heard trated and frightened. steps that weren't taken that She noticed immediately that unfamiliar voices in the house. "I know [Spruce Street] is a stu- could've been," Segretto said. the television was knocked out of The voices disappeared, but sud- dent ghetto, but it's really place, DVDs were denly, the silence was replaced by destroyed my image of the town," missing -and her the sound of shattered glass. One a winter said Mike Segretto, fourth-year "I was just really frustrated .. I roommate's of the window panes in their front Laurier student whose house was jacket was gone. door had been destroyed, and no robbed this past Christmas Eve. feel just violated and unsafe in Also stolen were two one knows why. Segretto was in Oakville with his DVD players and Inspector Bryan Larkin of the "I'm voting Liberal. don't want family when he received a phone this student neighbourhood" some alcohol. Waterloo Regional Police said that I call from the Waterloo Regional Inexplicably, she break-and-enter crimes are all too
Canada to become America." Police. They informed him that his - Cody Rosenberg, Laurier student and recent found slash marks common in student areas, and house had been broken into. Spruce Street robbery victim on her green couch. that students must be extra vig-
<- "My one roommate just got an 10, when one of their roommates side of their front lawn - two large robberies] is too high." insurance cheque for $7000," said heard a racket between 2:30 and knives from their kitchen. For now, all students like Segretto, adding that "it could 3:3oam. Thinking that the com- "The only thing that upset me Rosenberg and Malciw can do is have been a lot of worse." motion was just her friends was that they had our knives," said heed Larkin's advice. "I already voted for the Green Segretto lives at 335 Spruce, in a returning home from the bar, the Malciw. "The combination of "Every time we go out now, we building that connects four hous- roommate did not investigate. The knives and [us] sleeping ... I never make sure the door's locked," said Party. I'm fed up with everyone ing units. Two out of the four units following morning, Cody knew Waterloo was this scary." Rosenberg. else" have been vandalized, something Rosenberg stepped out of her "I was just really frustrated," that Segretto feels is unreasonable. room and noticed the front door added Rosenberg. "I feel just vio- - Sam Archbelle First Year English "I'd vote for none of [the parties]. They all have their vices." - Greg Memmott Third Year Economics "Liberals, justbecause my family always has." - Cassandra Trudeau First Year Psychology "I'm voting Conseivative. I'm sick of the same old Liberal games." - Bryan Woodman Jordan Jocius First Year Business COME ONE, COME ALL! - Current Student Publications president Anthony Piscitelli (above left) directs voters to polling booths at WLUSP's Annual General on Fraser McCraken defeated Zack a face-off and take over the Compiled by Dan Polischuk, photos by Sydney Hellaiul Meeting Monday night. Weinberg in much-anitcipated will presidency in May. 4.WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2006 Mews [the Cord Weekly U ofT voters snubbed Absence of on-campus voting booths stuns school SARAH BARMAK ing] to take place," he insisted. The Varsity University of Toronto "We only asked the question, 'Is this legal?' And Elections Canada TORONTO (CUP) — U of T stu- said 'No.'" dents and members of student SAC arranged the special vote government were shocked to learn with the returning officer for this weekend that students would Trinity-Spadina, Nick Ranieri. no longer be able to vote on cam- Allison claims that they were pus. kept in the dark about the special The special voting stations were vote, and that at its highest level, planned by the Students' Elections Canada in Ottawa was Administrative Council to allow also unaware of it. Adrian Ma students living on residence to "We were never informed about THE "A+" TEAM - These Laurier biz kids are looking to make things a little easier for their peers in the classroom vote in or near their own build- this. We only heard this was hap- Their tutelage has literally left a good mark with students using the service. ings. Elections Canada nixed the pening when we saw posters put stations in a phone call to SAC up by SAC about the stations," said Saturday night, citing legal issues. Allison. "I spoke to [Conservative "We are shocked and angered by candidate] Sam Goldstein's cam- the irresponsibility and unprofes- paign office and I can tell you, they BUCS it forward sionalism of Elections Canada," didn't know either. pay said SAC president Paul Bretscher "It strikes me that there was a in a statement. "There are 4,000 secret deal made here between Biz kids help each other out with tutoring service; raise money for charities students living in residence who SAC and Elections Canada," he were expecting to be able to cast said. their ballot today. Causing this In fact, a fax sent to SAC from ADRIAN MA thanks to funds raised by the club. and Waterloo-based technology kind of confusion for first-time Olivia Chow's campaign head- News Editor First-year BBA student Cayley giant Research in Motion (RIM). voters will have a terrible impact quarters, supplied by SAC, shows Debrouwer attended tutoring ses- After being rejected by WLU's on youth voting." that both her office and Elections Laurier business student Greg sions before her mid-term and Students' Union, the BUCS Because concerns about the Canada knew about the special Overholt learned his lesson early final exams this past fall semester. received club status from SBE and legality of the special stations were stations. The fax is a copy of a fax in life and has parlayed his wis- She didn't know what to expect but was granted $500 by RIM to start- first expressed by members of sent to Chow's campaign from dom into a booming campus club the fact that most of her $15 ses- up their venture. Liberal Tony lanno's campaign, Elections Canada on Wednesday that is helping students make the sion fee went to charity made her Karen Klink, who oversees and not Elections Canada, cancel- that lists the addresses where each grade while raising money for feel like she had nothing to lose. Government and University ing the campus stations may have special poll was to be located on charity. "It was really well-organized Relations for RIM, said that she is had a clear political motivation. campus. Overholt, a third-year business and the tutors were really knowl- very impressed by the BUCS's lanno is running for re-election in Further, Bretscher said he had and computing student, created edgeable and enthusiastic," said accomplishments and the creativ- Trinity-Spadina, the larger of U of been in contact with Derrick Laurier Business and Computing Debrouwer. She believed that the ity demonstrated by the club. T's two St. George ridings. Barnes, director of operations of Students (BUCS) with his friend study help was of benefit and well She feels that the relationship There is some feeling in the rid- Elections Canada. Barnes had Stew McKendry two years ago. worth the price of admission. between RIM and the BUCS is ing that NDP candidate Olivia originally complained about the The club is just like any other; Debrouwer's only complaint is mutually beneficial - RIM actively Chow stands to gain from higher accountability of residence voter's members get together socially to that the BUCS service is perhaps recruits at universities and pro- student turnout, as there is size- lists last week. SAC drew up lists play cards, to study and commis- becoming too popular to reamain motes much of their information able NDP support on campus. In from the deans of each college and erate and celebrate life as univer- effective - she would have pre- through campus clubs. In return, the last election, held after stu- sent them to Barnes. After that, sity students. But what sets the ferred smaller sessions but under- student organizations benefit dents returned home in the they thought the issue was settled. BUCS apart is their devotion to stands that the BUCS likely did not from much needed financial sup- spring, she lost by only about 800 "We've been working on this for charity and the unique way they anticipate such large turnouts. port. votes. weeks. It's not a particularly big go about raising money. Overholt attributes the success McKendry recognizes that the Tom Allison, campaign manag- secret," said Bretscher. The BUCS offer tutoring ses- of the BUCS to its volunteer tutors appeal of participating in the er for lanno, confirmed that he Although this is first time SAC sions before exams, helping first- - 25 students who each maintain BUCS as a volunteer is not only called a party lawyer on Friday, has had on-campus voting in a years navigate through potentially an A' average. helping to raise money for charity, who called Elections Canada to federal election, it has done so for treacherous business, economics "Every step of the way people but also gaining practical experi- raise the possibility that the spe- provincial elections in the past. and calculus course material. have been there," said Overholt, ence that companies like RIM take cial stations were not legal. He said "I've never been able to vote Laurier students have been who especially commended the notice of. Much like Debrouwer, that Elections Canada was not before, so this election is a big deal responding extremely well - this efforts Matt Inglot and Krish McKendry feels that everyone aware of the stations, and decided for me. Now I have no idea what I year alone, the BUCS have raised Vadivale, the respective Economics wins from something like this. to cancel them. He insists that he am supposed to do," said first-year $12,500 for charities like Free the and Math coordinators. "It's sort of that pay it forward was just trying to make sure every- residence student Jonathan Children and Computer Aid The BUCS would not exist if not thing," said McKendry. thing was done by the book. Dickson, who was planning to cast International. A school in Kenya, for support from Laurier's School "There are no provisions in his first ballot yesterday. Africa has a new computer lab of Business and Economics (SBE) [elections law] for [this special vot- Ifr'NA GOI Or A K!«(EATS'RT! 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Often, the rhetoric and mudslinging overshadow meaningful debate. So, for those of you feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all, The Cord breaks down the two election issues that are most rele- vant to students: education and economy. First and foremost in students' minds is likely education. While the Liberals' promise to pay half of both first and last-year's tuition, up to $3,000, may seem enticing upon first glance, a closer looks reveals some fatal flaws. First, everyone does not automatically receive the full $3,000. If your tuition is $4,000 a year, you will only get $2,000 - a far cry from the amount per year it actually costs to attend university. Living expenses account for the majority of the cost of post-secondary education, and the Liberals' plan does not address this adequately. As well, $3,000 is merely a drop in the bucket for professional programs, whose tuition can run upwards of $10,000 per year. But it's still money you wouldn't have otherwise. Emilie Joslin The Conservatives want to make scholarships and buraries tax-free, which would be a welcome change, but doesn't go far enough. The NDP has the plan that would best benefit students. They are push- ing for tuition reduction, which is sorely needed and vastly fair, as tuition has been increasing faster than inflation for many years. This is coupled with a plan to increase grants for education and improve the Canada stu- dent loans program - a very important step, as many students are often declared ineligible for government loans, despite the fact that they don't have enough money to pay for post-secondary education. Give a damn Economic issues will also have a big role in students' lives, especially those on the verge of graduating and entering the work force. The Conservatives' major promise in this area is to decrease the GST to You've heard it all before, but it's true - every votes counts, and you're lucky to five percent, a plan that many aruge will benefit higher-income earners with more disposable income, rather than those in need. The NDP wants to keep the GST where it is, and institutetax reforms in have the opportunity to do it, says Features Editor Blair Forsyth-Stark other areas which benefit those with the lowest incomes (a category which includes most students). Still, some people are wary of trusting the NDP with the economy because of their strong emphasis on environ- election time, to the point of it cater to our wants and needs in mental and social issues. being cliche, but every cliche is order to gain our much desired The Liberals have the most effective plan for those in economic need - based on truth. An individual's vote. they increased the yearly income amount that federal income tax kicks in, AIRFORSYTN-STARK vote is important, for a few rea- To say that you don't vote providing relief for Canada's poorest citizens (highly useful for those of us Features Editor sons; primarily, if no one voted, because there are no issues that graduating from Laurier with an Arts degree - we kid, we kid). democracy simply wouldn't work. affect you is simply ignorant. As such, a Liberal-NDP coalition would be the best for students. The By participating in elections, indi- Everyone is undoubtedly affected Conservatives offer very little in the way of specific benefits for us, while The WLUSU Board of Directors viduals are voicing their opinions by health care, as at one point or the NDP will work to lower tuition and the Liberals will ensure there's a just passed the following motions, on issues and the changes they another, you will need to use its job waiting for us when we enter workforce. effective immediately: a) in order want to see. If no one voted, the services. Tuition funding from the So, if all the politicking is a bit much, at the very least keep these things to enhance school spirit, all stu- powers-that-be would have free government is essential in in mind next Monday. dents must now bow before the reign to make decisions and decreasing student debts which Vanier Cup Golden Gods, er.. Canada would effectively be under are worse than they've ever been. Hawks, b) no student, regardless autocratic government. Many females, and by association, of age, shall partake in Thursday Voting is also extremely impor- males, may have had to face the Inaugural WLUSP meeting night drinking and debauchery tant for reasons of personal tough decisions surrounding an and finally, c) students' tuition will growth. By not educating yourself unwanted pregnancy, in which nowreflect how hot they look in a on the issues at stake and not case a party's stance on abortion off to a good start bathing suit, to be judged by the making an informed decision at becomes important. You'd be BOD. the voter's station, you're doing hard-pressed to find individuals at It was night rather unlike any hijack than Zack Weinberg and his These fictitious examples, albeit yourself a disservice. You're limit- Club Renaissance and abroad who other for WLUSP. At the first-ever "100 friends" would have hoped. extreme, represent decisions that ing what you know about your don't have a vested interest in Annual General Meeting (AGM), In the future, if any one faction at could be made on student's behalf country's operations and you're whether gays should be allowed to over 200 people showed up to Laurier tries to take over Student should they relinquish their fun- diminishing your role in the marry. The list goes on. choose who would administer the Pubs at the AGM, which anyone is damental right to vote. nation you call home. Elections There is simply no reasonable student media. The fact that there entitled to do, they'll probably With the upcoming federal and raise many important issues and excuse not to exercise your right, was even a choice to be made was have to do it with a legitimate plat- WLUSU elections, the voter apa- every citizen should know where nay, responsibility, to vote on Jan. significant. form. thy of students is becoming a they stand, or at least be informed 23. There are many countries After three straight years of During the lively debate, some- prevalent issue. With over of the pros and cons of the parties' throughout the world who are acclaiming the WLUSP president, one asked Weinberg if his candida- 2,243,300 20-to-24-year-olds enti- positions on health care and edu- incredibly envious ol the Canada s it was at least good to have two cy was "a fucking joke." It may tled to vote in Canada, students' cation. free society, and by not voting, you candidates running for the job, have been, but the institution of voices can have an incredible Because of the voter apathy are using your important voice to even if one had no platform. It the AGM certainly isn't. impact on the electoral results. prevalent among students, most say nothing. may have been a mismatch, but at Even if you could have a beer Politicians know this. politicians don't even bother Educate yourself on the issues, least it was a match. while you voted. However, most students seem directly addressing them. They find a party that aligns itself with More importantly, the new elec- apathetic, feeling that their vote ignore issues like tuition funding your views, and on January 23, toral system proved itselfharder to doesn't matter or that they have no and legalization of marijuana in give a damn. vested interest in the campaign favour of senior citizen and child These unsigned editorials were agreed upon by at least two-thirds of the The issues. They are wrong. care, because that's where the Cord's Editorial Board and do not necessarily reflect the views o/The Cord's The old adage that every vote votes are. By raising our collective volunteers, staff or WLUSP. counts is oft-repeated around voice, politicians will be forced to [email protected] Cord The WeeklvH WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2006 7 sssaasfiSSßSßSii^^S Indecision 2006 Laurier's campus political club leaders tell you why you should vote for their party (and not the others) Getty Images Paul's Liberals will Tories will bring Layton's vision furtherprosperity accountability sets NDP apart tion, our economy and our corruption Here are a few examples: Change needed after years of - environment. The Liberals After promising a national may have been in power for childcare program in four ALANKAN and understand incumbent, Andrew straight elections, New 12 years, I the desire for change, but let Telegdi, has done a fine job DAVE ALEXANDER Democrats forced the me refresh your memory. of towing the Liberal line of NewdEmocrat Liberals to deliver on this LaurierLiberals during the last In 1993, Canada faced a thinking that they are bet- promise On January 23, Canadians $42 billion deficit, was on the ROB ELLIOTT ter and more deserving On January 23, Canadians parliament. two - New Democrat MPs have to make a choice about verge of financial collapse Campus Conservatives then the rest of us. face a choice between While the type of government they and was in danger of being During the all candi- visions for Canada. This is have called for Canada to Poverty want. It is not an option not declared an unofficial Third Stephen Harper, a man dates' debate in our Senate what Paul Martin said, so do its part to Make to vote; it is yourresponsibil- World country. once plagued by accusa- and Board Chambers, he let's go with it. History, Paul Martin refuses ity as citizens of this great Paul Martin may not have tions of a hidden agenda, is spouted off about how the Stephen Harper's vision to set a timeline for Canada aid country to exercise your been the most beloved man now leading in the polls as New Democrat candidate for Canada is clear: he to commit to the foreign democratic right. in Canada when he imple- we head into the final week and other challengers do would cancel the national target of 0.7% GDP set out We have seen many issues mented massive cuts to all of of this lengthy election not matter in this election childcare program, work to by the UN's Millennium emerge during this election Canada's programs in 1995, campaign. as the race is between him- take back the right of gay Development Goals. campaign, and the choices but he and the Liberal Party The fact that Paul self and the Conservative and lesbian couples to get - While New Democrats could not be clearer. The made those tough decisions Martin's Liberals were candidate. married and abandon our join Amnesty International Conservatives have, since in order to fulfill a goal that found to be the party with Our Conservative candi- Kyoto commitments. in calling for Canada to the incursion of this cam- would lead us to becoming a something to hide con- date for Kitchener- Many Canadians don't respect international stan- paign, introduced policy that strong country again: he tributed largely to this suc- Waterloo, Ajmer Mandur, share Stephen Harper's dards for arrest, detention pits of one set of Canadians eliminated the deficit and cess. The scandals of the does provide an account- conservative vision for and fair trials, Martin's against other. began paying down debt. Liberal government have able alternative to Mr. Canada. These Canadians Liberals have allowed Stephen Harper began this By doing so, Canada pro- made ethics a serious con- Telegdi, who is seeking his believe that a high-quality Security Certificates to campaign by stating he duced eight balanced budg- cern in this federal elec- fifth term. After years of national childcare program erode our civil liberties. would reopen the same-sex ets in a row, allowing us the tion. Mr. Harper has Liberal monopolization of is essential. We believe that - It was NDP Members of marriage debate, after the extra money to fund the pri- demonstrated his commit- our government, it is time two people who love each Parliament who spoke out inva- issue was settled in a vote in orities of Canadians - priori- ment to bringing account- for change in Ottawa. other should be able to against the illegal US the House of Commons. Just ties such as $41 billion for ability back to Ottawa in Their long reign has led receive the same benefits sion of Iraq. Paul Martin recently, he said he would health care to reduce wait the next parliament. to ethical problems that regardless of their sexual remained silent. In fact, also reopen the missile times and hire more medical Harper himself stated that have become synonymous orientation. We believe that when Martin became defense debate, as well as staff, $2.2 billion for post sec- he has evolved over the with the Canadian govern- Canadians see themselves Prime Minister, he named once again voicing his oppo- ondary education (a start, years and is more flexible ment. While Mr. Telegdi as global citizens devoted David Pratt, a supporter of as his sition to the Kyoto Accord on and the Liberals plan to do on individual issues. has been sitting in his seat to environmental sustain- the invasion of Iraq, Minister. climate change. Along with more), cutting personal Throughout the cam- on Parliament Hill, Ajmer ability; as peacekeepers first Defence After was defeated the the proposed GST reduction, income taxes that are fiscally paign, Stephen Harper has Mandur has been working that participate in interna- Pratt in last federal election, tax breaks for just about responsible, more money to focused on showing hard to become a success- tional institutions bound law; as next choice was a everyone and solutions to invest in environmental pro- Canadians what a ful entrepreneur and raise by international Martin's international supporter of ballistic mis- problems being just tax cuts, tection and a new deal for Conservative government his children. Mr. Mandur advocates for this it seems the Conservative cities that would result in would look like and what served on the Regional human rights and as a com- sile defence. Again, on issue, it was New message for innovative improving the quality of life their priorities would be. Safety and Crime passionate nation devoted change is just what Premier in Canada's urban centers. The top five priorities of Prevention Council and the to the elimination of global Democrats who forced the Mike Harris proposed in Those are the Liberal pri- the Conservatives in the Waterloo Neighbourhood poverty. government to take a stand is Layton's against ballistic missile Ontario back in 1995. orities - a belief in a Canada next parliament are to: Watch Board. This Jack As we know, the result of working for the benefit of all - Clean up government by He hopes that you can vision for Canada. defence. Laryea, New the "Common Sense Canadians, not the passing the Federal help him give back to the Paul Martin has no vision Edwin the Party candi- Revolution" was a $5.6 billion Conservative plan of offering Accountability Act; community that has pro- for Canada. After rewriting Democratic Kitchener-Waterloo, - this in deficit and under-funded incentives to separate Provide real tax relief to vided so much for his fam- a conservative budget date summer (because is a retired high school social programs in Ontario. groups of Canadians, forcing working families by cutting ily. He strongly believes in Stephen teacher and principal with The Conservatives say they Canadians to fend for them- the GST; the Conservative values of Harper would not support a of - first draft of the Liberal strong record commu- can afford their tax cuts selves in their own country. Make our streets and family and freedom and the Martin a involvement. Due to because of a large surplus, I urge all Laurier students communities safer by hopes to help bring these budget) Paul made nity New strength of Edwin's can- but what occurred under to not only make your voice cracking down on crime; values to the federal gov- deal with the the the has a real - Party to sup- didacy, NDP Mike Harris would simply heard and vote, but vote for Help parents with the ernment. Democratic to his government. New chance in Kitchener- take a bit longer to happen. the party that best represents cost of raising their chil- Mr. Mandur hopes port Democrats the Waterloo. As your Member Then Mr. Harper would have Canadian values. That is the dren; contribute to a govern- rewrote Parliament, Edwin - ment that stand up for Liberal budget, creating of little option but to look at Liberal Party of Canada, and Work with the provinces will new investment in public Laryea will work to turn this what social programs he I hope we can count on your to establish a Patient Wait Canada by standing up for transit, the environment, positive vision for Canada would cut in order to find support on January 23 to Times Guarantee. Kitchener-Waterloo. affordable housing and into positive results for new money keep Canada evolving as a A Conservative govern- education. Canadians. I believe Canadian values great and prosperous coun- ment would mean the end post-secondary New Democrats have a are progressive values, and try. of "the culture of entitle- results for DaveAlexander is the our priorities should be on ment" created by over 12 Rob Elliott is the president record of getting people. The Liberals have a president Activist improving our health care, Alan Kan is the policy direc- years of Liberal govern- ofLciurier's Campus ofLaurier Conservatives record of broken promises. New Democrats our post-secondary educa- torfor the Laurier Liberals ment. Our local Liberal 8iWEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2006 Indecision 2006 |The Cord Weekly Presenting yourPM candidates Veronica Hughes gives you some interesting tidbits about your political leaders, including the effects of their excessive hairspray use active politician with a masters in gumption to rule a country. In the the separatist movement is bully- Economics. last debate he declared that the ing? It all makes sense now ... VERONICA HUGHES Interesting fact: His hair never NDP is the third option, begging Best known for: being a separatist, moves. The amount of hairspray the question of ifhe even thinks he making hilarious comments about Space he uses could be the contributing could be Prime Minister. the Liberals like, "You govern like Rant factor to the ozone problem. Tories and campaign like the Best known for: having a dull per- Bloc Quebecois NDP". Liberal Party sonality, not being able to smile at Current leader: Gilles Duceppe Not having any party member- Current leader: Prime Minister the camera, scaring off voters in Interesting Fact: according to the ship outside of Quebec, the Bloc Paul Martin, former shipping the last election. CBC, his separatist feelings were knows they will never become a executive. Harper usually refuses to use born out of bullying from national party, since they do not the media to his advantage, which Anglophones at his Montreal ele- have enough seats to do so; they is the lifeline of any election cam- mentary school. So, the cause for are simply there toremind the fed- paign, however, his campaign eral government that the team has been working overtime Quebecois comprise an important making sure he comes off person- cultural minority group that ably. He is also extremely tradi- deserve representation at the tional and family-oriented and has Best known for: having a great national level. made comments about reversing personality, but sometimes com- Nationalists say it's to make sure the marriage law to exclude gay ing off as a used car salesman. Quebec has a stake in everything marriage. He has been told several Layton is extremely personable, Canadian because if they don't times by all opposition leaders and uses the media at every avail- whine enough we forget they're and MPs he cannot do this, but able opportunity. At the last elec- there. Basically, if you don't live in tion he was the only party leader Quebec you cannot vote for them. that went to MuchMusic's Rock the Vote campaign to try and steer some interest in the youth vote. [email protected] Interesting fact: the Paul Martin Some say he is too much of a tree Centre was actually named after hugger and, because of that, his father. frightens some people into think- Best known for: sponsorship ing he does not have enough scandal, family's shipping empire, cleaning up Jean's mess. Unless you have been living under a rock, I'm sure you know about the Liberal scandal under WWMM: the leadership of former Prime £* Minister Jean Chretien. He gave millions of taxpayer dollars to the Quebec government to keep sepa- ratism at bay that should have been spent on social programs, says if elected he will find a way. Europe, Australia or New Zealand. like education. The Gomery The new and somewhat improved Commission has come out with a Conservative Party traditionally report on the scandal. The Liberal has strong support in the West, STUDENT AIRFARES RAIL & BUS PASSES Party, under the current leader- where its roots are. ship of Prime Minister Paul TOURS & HOSTEL MEMBERSHIPS Martin, has agreed to give Liberal New Democratic Party (NDP) EXCURSIONS Party money back to taxpayers, Current leader: Jack Layton, for- but as of yet nothing else has mer City ofToronto councillor. LOW COST INSURANCE materialized. Interesting fact: his father was a Conservative MP in Montreal. Like Travel CUTS is owned an - ■ 9 'Wr. mm mm. ■ Wnß . I J I A DYF for Kitchener-Waterloo My Priorities As Your MP: - Ensuring greater accessibility to post-secondary and apprenticeship programs - Supporting lower income families and ending child poverty - Eliminating "smog days" and Helping our environment Contact Edwin's Campaign: Phone: 519-725-4888 E-Mail: edwin!aryea@>ndp.ca * * Authorized by the Official Agent for Edwin Laryea Cord Weekly The WEDNESDAY JANUARY Indecision 2006 18, 2006 9 Tunnel votinga necessary evil Undecided voters: it's easy to be overwhelmed by party rhetoric and media overexposure, but not if you can find YOUR wedge issue cut wedge issue. On top of this, there are colum- especially great (see: Haiti), but it's what I think scares most Suddenly, the 1988 'free trade nists, candidates, commercials been pretty good overall (see: Canadians into not choosing election' seems painfully simple. and commentators all telling us Canadian troops rebuilding them. More missile silos, green- BRANDON CURRIE Blame the media for desensitiz- how to vote. In this, the informa- Afghanistan, not policing Iraq). house gases and official visits to ing voters with relentless election tion era, it's easy to see why voters Now, I'm probably guilty of Crawford, Texas are not what most Editor-in-Chief coverage. Blame the candidates are more fatigued than ever. comparing Liberal foreign policy reasonable Canadians want. Ask for confusing voters with beat- But voting need not be all- to America's, which would make Spain and England the cost of Education, health care, crime, around-the-bush rhetoric. Blame encompassing. It's as simple as almost any government look wise, cozying up to the American mili- taxes, sovereignty, trust, national our political process where local picking one issue, your issue, and but I like where the Grits have tary machine. defence, aboriginal affairs, the candidates have virtually no inde- voting on that alone. While it taken Canada: closer to Europe And that's it. No further debate economy, foreign policy, social pendent voice in Parliament to might not be a democratic ideal to and further away from our south- necessary. Liberal it is. Gomery spending, child-care and my fight for the voters that elected aspire to, in the fight to get as ern neighbours. Paul Martin, who and the RCMP investigation? favourite, the notwithstanding them. many Canadians to speak up as looks more apt for a nursing home Don't care. The notwithstanding clause. Just some of the things Since we're past the age of mak- possible, subtlety is overrated. than a campaign trail, has at least clause? An overrated constitution- Canadians will be considering ing pro/con decision-making While many rely on media been the first leader to realize that al loophole. Paul Martin untrust- when they go to the polls on charts and don't have the time or analysis or family voting patterns the United States needs us just as worthy? He still has my trust. Monday- attention span to read and com- to make their decision, for the much as we need them. The It might be dangerous to dumb- Yes, of all the reasons not to vote pare party policy manuals, how do undecided among us, it's all about Liberal Party has adjusted their down democracy, but until the in the upcoming federal election, hard-working Canadians have finding that one issue that holds rhetoric accordingly. electoral system, media and polit- the 'too many issues to make a bal- time to sit down and really weigh the most water. But a vote 'for' something is ical parties stop obfuscating the anced, informed choice' excuse is the options (for the second time in Here's an example. I'll be voting always going to be a vote 'against' issues, I refuse to smarten up. a reasonable one, especially in an 18 months, no less)? They don't.At Liberal because of their foreign another, and the prospect of a election that doesn't have a clear- least the vast majority policy. 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My response was, "marketing." Space Hers was, "Have I taught you noth- TheBetween ing?" This was to be expected. I can recall all the way back to It's tough when your university first year, reading books such as career begins to wind down in Naomi Klein's No Logo, and their fourth-year. illustration of how marketing in Fascinating dichotomies appear our current context only exists to between the "who will you manufacture desires, with any become now?" question and the fundamental grounding of utility various critiques of the world eclipsed by the hype and image Contributed Photo bestowed upon us by the Ivory which we all get enough of. can't - TAKE IT TO THE GREMEEN BANK Happy-looking Bangladeshis appear pleased with the bank's microcredit pro- Tower. The way-of-the-world and Yet how does one and escape, gram as they wait outside a branch in Dhaka. the ideological content of the Arts where does one go with an Arts wing never come together as a degree if not into the capitalist tasty beverage. abyss? Although his company operates neurs—all they required was a Ed through the Grameen Bank, if We all know the latter means Discussions like these always upon a profit-based model, its very small amount ofinitial capital given a small opportunity, poor well, nevertheless, its disdain for lead to further pondering, and roots are anchored in concern— as a jump-start. individuals could be given a capitalism, among other things, ultimately the question: "In my concern for the over 1.2 billion The approach is called microfi- chance to bring themselves out of makes answering the "who you life, will I be a positive and pro- individuals upon this planet that nance (or microcredit) and has poverty through their own drive will become now?" question active source ofbetterment for the lack basic necessities. created an entirely new method and ambition, as charity in many rather difficult as we enter the world, or will I choose to support The fascinating aspect of this for individuals to escape poverty. cases does not allow for a ground- decidedly capitalist economy. and propagate what already story is the means by which he It is a hybrid of financial return up development solution. exists?" thought of and began his quest: and a concern for the well-being Yunus simply asked: who in life Yet how does one escape, and Let's discuss the first time Yunus lent money to of others. would not want to be given the someone who really a poor individual for development Yunus looked at the idea of chance to improve their situation where does one go with an Arts chose to think differ- purposes was $27 dollars out of his lending to the poor from an entire- with the help of those who want ently, in the hope that own pocket, to a group of crafts- ly new perspective, one which tra- you to succeed? Even on a scale degree if not into the capitalist it will inspire us to men in the town of Jobra. ditional financial institutions did that is rather ridiculously small to think about a com- not take the time those who already have wealth— abyss? promise between the The premise founded to consider. They capital can be a powerful anti- two. he within this could never get poverty agent. Muhammad initial loan was simple: if given the past the question Yunus is a unique success story Of course, what also makes this Yunus is the founder of of how the world's and an example of a maverick per- question even more difficult is Bangladesh's Grameen Bank, and opportunity, poor people could be poor could offer a sonality who chose not to take the how it's usually asked while drink- considered by Business Week mag- positive financial common path. Could we say, a ing. It's either over the holiday sea- azine to be a "leading advocate for both dependable borrowers and return on invest- capitalist with a conscience? son by every single person or while the world's poor." Yunus ment, let alone pay This is something for all of us you're out cramming in all the started his career as an economics powerful entrepreneurs back what was ini- who are finishing within the next excitement you can before you're professor at Chittagong tially lent. As such, few months to ponder as the end discarded by the campus in April. University, and is now currently The premise he founded within they wrote off poor individuals as to our academic isolation draws Or, as happened to me, the the head of a financial organiza- this initial loan was simple: if those who would only benefit closer. I wonder if he needs any question is posed to you at a bar tion that has lent over $5.1 billion given the opportunity, poor peo- from governmental (or otherwise) marketers ... by one of the most articulate and to 5.3 million poor people within ple could be both dependable bor- charity and hand-outs. intelligent professors you've had— developing countries. rowers and powerful entrepre- However, as Yunus demonstrat- letters@cordweekly, com Knowledge is power. Increase yours. GRADUATE STUDIES at Queens Bps Where the best get better UNIVERSITY Continue your education with us WWW.C|UG6nSU.Cd/S9Sir Cord Weekly The Opinion WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18. 2006 11 Campus Pictorial ~ ~ Laurier Stars on Ice No, these aren't extras for Disney's next IceCapades spectacular, they're just unfortunate Laurier students trying to navigate a very slippy Quad during Tuesday's ice storm. Alas, even The Cord can't fault anyone for this one. Except that bastard Old Man Winter. And PP&P. Sydney Helland I WS* tft differently? ■ ■ o smiMu.r rfin W Move a Suit for .. ..^.... I 0.00 CHSF Bsas® £ Any Purchase over $50,00* letters@cordweekly, com *Not valid with my other offers HSPRIT HUMBER I •'«' . - ~ The Business School We'll print just about M HP #«&A^fcK/e?; www.business.humber.ca » anything that won't us sued get v 'JmBSB*-- -., WSs BHBBBBra«ra«srajllte . n 1 flH Ib v *f Mupnpi wHHHM j||Hp|| jPlffBj.,|. H§ §ff y> *1 1 ;.. /WBBBhmiwwibwmbwmmiwwwp'*^ ',. m'a a Ji l j Itili i 'JWL fl LSD s WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2006 +13 Lady Hawks heating up LAUREN MILLET With one game down, the now Sports Writer 7-5 Hawks headed into Saturday's match-up against the 0-12 RMC What looked to be an ordinary Paladins with one thing on their weekend of varsity basketball minds: emerging with a victory. ended up changing the record Little did they know that another books. Along with a couple of vic prize was waiting for their on tories, Laurier's Meaghan McGrath court leader, McGrath. shot her way into CIS history. From the opening tip to the final The weekend began with the 6-5 buzzer, the Hawks ruled the court. Hawks playing host to the 7-4 They were superior in every aspect of Queen's Golden Gaels. While it was the game, annihilating RMC 96-38. an extremely energetic game that McGrath led the team with a saw the scoring bounce back and total of 31 points. On top of her forth, Laurier held on to defeat outstanding all-around perform Queen's 59-48, with strong per ance, she broke the CIS record for formances from McGrath and three-pointers in a single game. Kerri ]ilesen. Hitting nine from beyond the arc, McGrath upped the CIS mark by one. "We shot the ball really well, we "We shot the ball really well, we ran really well, everybody played ran really well, everybody played extremely well. It was awesome." extremely well," . stated Coach Julius - Stu Jul1us, Golden Hawks Head Coach ft th "It a er e game. Contributed photo was awesome." VANDERCHOKED- Indy's previously reliable kicker, Mike Vanderjagt, shows Jilesen led the Golden Hawks' When asked about her perform his disgust after a badly missed 46-yarder in Sunday's Colts-Steelers game. offence, netting 15 for the game, ance, McGrath was quite modest. with McGrath adding 12. "We're meshing really good right After the game, Coach Stu Julius now, after playing for four months explained his team's success. together. I think we are at our peak "What we wanted to do early was right now," she explained. NFL playoff charm run, run, run, and it took us a The team's strength and deter while to do that. Our main goal mination will be put to the test was to shut Clair Meadows down, next weekend as they travel to their leading scorer, and I think we Hamilton for a meeting with the shown in Colts' loss did a pretty good job with that." OUA's top team, the McMaster Meadows still managed to get Marauders. Mac is 13-1 and have hers, scoring 14 instead of her sea not lost at home this season. As the Colts moved into position son-average of 15.4, but it was not and the Steelers began to get tan enough to stop the Hawks. gled up in the blue and white glory of a Colts comeback, Bettis had to know that he had put his team's season at stake. Luckily for 'The Bus', Vanderjagt would be the It was beginning to look as though biggest goat of the day as he pulled the heavens were in alignment a Scott Norwood and pushed a Matt Symes and that this was a season of des crucial field goal well wide to the night. Miles finished with four points. tiny for the Indianapolis Colts. right. While Vanderjagt is the NFL's After the defending champion most accurate kicker of all-time, New England Patriots had been such statistics don't matter in the snake-bitten in Denver a day earli playoffs - only winning does. er, it seemed like the stage was set As cruel as it may be, that's the for Indy to tackle their super-sized beauty of playoff competitions. Super Bowl demons. Eager writers On any given play, dreams can be limb everywhere were ready to anoint fulfilled; at any given moment, the good-guy Colts as the team gut-wrenching horrors can come destined to win Super Bowl XL. true. A season full of successes can But the dogfight that leads to come undone as quickly as it takes ring season's1tJllenging stretch drive the NFL's title game is a funny to shank a field goal, fumble a ball beast, and Manning's men got a or throw an interception. Or a sea reminder on Sunday that the play son of mediocrity can be forgotten team an sshaky" during this skid. Having lost offs can be cruel. with one timely catch or terrific rees and 1\e games, the players appeared to be During the regular season, the tackle. . Currie .Jnfidence in each other," he noted . Colts had been nearly unstop While the Steelers and Colts ost Bert however, remains optimistic. "We pable as they amassed an impres traded punches on Sunday after ore was team to get to the playoffs," asserted sive 14-2 record. With a young noon, millions of viewers sat rivet the t!' centre. "It's just a matter of turning defence asserting itself and an ed to their seats or paced nervous "n games thiJl:JUnd." offence led by two MVP candi ly in their Jiving rooms. Fans ,a playoff lncrto do just that, Campbell is looking dates, the Colts entered the play cheered their team's successes or h Peter to dt~1p the solid defence that he feels is offs as the AFC favourite to make suffered through shock and disbe if we lost lach!::~this year's squad by starting third an appearance in Detroit. lief as the fortunes of their team (led it up ;gman Corey McLaren and veteran But alas, the regular season is turned sour. The next game is a not the place where careers are season away, which makes the lthe team ·er, it will be important for Campbell defined. The playoffs are. There, a next play ever-important. d to win, to !Usteady substitution pattern to build single play can haunt you for eter Nobody likes to be the fall-guy, 1showing :nistry, as it has been sorely lacking nity - and they probably will for but when a game comes down to a victory. on ncourt. "That's my fault," explained Mike Vanderjagt, whose badly single play, it's unavoidable. The e did," Carr~ "I sub too many guys." botched 46-yard field goal cost the pressure must be overwhelming, inted in g ahead, the Hawks will be playing Colts their bid for NFL supremacy. and it's hard not to feel sorry for. efensive :ter-conference games in the coming Just ask Jerome Bettis. After the player who costs his or her gainst McMaster, Waterloo, Brock, fumbling the ball on the Colts' team their season. But without all previous Guelph and Windsor. These games one-yard line and giving Peyton this drama, and the accompany particu 1e the playoff fate for Laurier's men's Manning the chance to drive for a ing potential for unbridled success turning team. game-tying field goal, he looked as or unmitigated failure, would the need to Matt Symes if he knew his stellar 13-year games even be worth watching? WONDER WOMAN - Meaghan McGrath goes hard to the hoop on Friday career might get summed up by a against Queen's. The next night she set a CIS record, nailing nine threes. twist of fate. [email protected] 12 +WEDNESDAY JANUARY 1 2006 s SPORTS IN BRIEF Men's Football Jan Lagan embarks an CFL career After five seasons as a corner stone of the Hawks secondary, defensive back Ian Logan signed with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Monday. The Waterloo native was a two-time team MVP. three-time OUA All Star, and two-time first team All Canadian in his time at WLU. Women's Hockey Hawks running away with OUA With two road wins over Toronto and Brock this weekend, the Lady Hawks increased their QUA stranglehold to ten points. Rookie forwards Denise Harrop and Andrea Ironside provided the offence in a 2-1 Friday win over Toronto. The following night, rookie netminder Kirsten Trost picked up the shutout in a 2-0 win over Brock. The Hawks are now 14-1-l. Men's Hockey WLU sweeps home·and·home with Guelph The Hawks picked up a pair of key victories against the Guelph Gryphons, winning 4-3 on Thursday in Guelph and 6-3 at home on Saturday. The team moves to 8-6-2-1 and is now tied with York for the Mid West divi sion lead with seven games left. HANG TIME - Laurier point guard Omar Miles soars to the hoop as a pair of Queen's Golden Gaels look on in frightened awe during the Hawk's 80-56 victory •iday night. Miles Hawks begin imposin li Coach Peter Campbell admits culpability for team's lack of chemisty; squad to recommit defensively entering seasor(hallenging str PARRY SOHI The second-half offensive spark for WLU forward Andrew MacKay gave the team an was shaky" durin Sports Writer came from fifth-year guard Wade Currie. He offensive push, hitting a total of five threes and close games, the scored a quick 10 points, hitting two from finishing the game with 17 points. Currie g confidence in e Going into this past weekend with a 3-7 record, beyond the arc and two interior jumpers. added another 15 points, while post Bert es, however, re Laurier's men's basketball team was looking to Queen's was dealt a final blow as fourth-year Riviere pitched in with 11. The final score was t the team to get to build some confidence as they faced a pair of Hawks transfer Brandon Gorman came off the 85-65 to Laurier. '8" centre. "It's ju weak Kingston opponents, the 3-7 Queen's bench to put on a shooting clinic, scoring 14 Ultimately, WLU took both must-win games around." Golden Gaels on Friday and a 0-10 RMC team straight points. The final score was 80-56 in this weekend and is looking to make a playoff rder to do just th< Saturday night. favour of Laurier. push. According to Head Coach Peter t elop the solid dE In the opening minutes against Queen's, After the game, Cooney expressed how Campbell, "these wins were crucial. If we lost in this year's sq both teams played to their identically poor important the win was for the team. "We need [either! of these two we could have folded it up ingman Corey I records; turnovers, poor offensive execution two wins this weekend," he explained. and gone to Florida." and sluggish defence were all too common on "Queen's was the tougher team, but we're not In the Queen's game, Campbell felt the team reover, it will be in both sides of the court. going to take RMC lightly." brought the defensive intensity needed to win, a steady substit But ten minutes into the half Laurier began Indeed, Laurier carried their momentum but was unhappy with the team's showing ~ chemistry, as it h; to set the tone on defence, leading to excellent from Friday's win into the contest with RMC; against RMC despite the twenty-point victory. e court. "That's offensive opportunities. Fourth-year post the Hawks opened the game with excellent "RMC played much better than we did," bell. "I sub too m< presence Rob Innes led the Hawks with 12 interior defence, catalyzed by Innes' shot Campbell claimed. ''I'm very disappointed in king ahead, the I points, asserting his dominance in the paint blocking and rebounding. our team's performance and lack of defensive Ill inter-conferencE both offensively and defensively. Second-half action was plagued by early foul intensity." against McMas The Gaels came out strong in the second trouble for the Hawks. Laurier opened the In light of this weekend's wins, the previous rn, Guelph and \ half, as third-year guard Simon Mitchell door five minutes into the half, lacking disci seven game fall-out seems puzzling, particu ecide the playoff I opened with a pair of threes. Despite the run, pline and committing seven consecutive fouls. larly given the abundance of key returning ball team. the Hawks quickly halted their momentum As a result, RMC found themselves in the players from last year's squad that advanced to with superb half-court defence, led by inspired bonus for the remainder of the game. the second round of the playoffs. guard play from Todd Cooney. Despite the poor play from Laurier, Hawks Coach Campbell feels that the team's "confi- - The 14 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18. 2006 Cord History Cord Weekly] From baby-boomer to hippie: 1966-1976 With the school changing its name, the Vietnam War and prohibition on campus, it was yet another turbulent decade for WLU and its newspaper Courtesy of Wilfrid Laurier University Archives and Special Collections THE MORE STUDENTS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY DRINK THE SAME - Football and beer have always gone together for WLU, but in the mid-1960s students caught drinking could be expelled. KRIS COTE to display pictures of 'The attempts at making it known and university event, without alcohol. Building (SUB) on Nov. 20, 1970. Cord Historian Freshettes', 'Campus Queens' or used should not be repressed." But in 1965, alcohol was indeed The announcement was made on 'Canadian Snow Queens'. These The issues at stake concerned banned from campus and school Dec. 11, 1970, that alcohol would A Cord editorial from Jan. 13, 1967 features were all phased out over the campus Birth Control Centre events. Its consumption, especial- be allowed in residences. refuted Time magazine for naming 1967-68, though there was never and its ability to freely distribute ly at football games, became a the 'Now Generation' the Man of any published opposition to them information and contraceptives to contentious issue. Vietnam the Year. or pictures of'The Guys'. students. Apparently this was a On October 24, 1965, students While Time argued that the youth Other key issues were birth con- pressing issue, as there were an were warned that supervisors The American invasion of were a generation of activists, The trol and pregnancy; topics that "incredible number of pregnant would be present at all football Vietnam serves as another example Cord Weekly asserted that this label were initially devoted strictly women in women's residence." games, and if they were caught of the changing attitudes of stu- should only apply to, at most, 10 towards women, neglecting the drinking, they dents and The Cord. While the era is percent of "today's youth." role that men played in the process. The issue concerned the campus could be expelled. typically known for activism and Instead, wrote The Cord, "few For instance, a Nov. 24, 1967 As can be anti-Vietnam demonstrations, both Canadian students wish to deviate article detailed a speech given to Birth Control Centre and its ability expected, The Cord students and The Cord initially 'from the Spartan code of profes- female students concerning the editorial policy ridiculed these actions and spoke sionalism.'" pill. "Birth control," the partici- to distribute contraceptives to was in favour of out in defense of the US invasion - This editorial was timely in the pants and readers were told, "is allowing alcohol calling it a "fight for freedom." development of The Cord Weekly, essentially a woman's problem." students. Apparently this was a on campus and at At the same time, despite the which, in its fifth decade saw a While the pill had the potential to events, though at apparent contradiction, war was fundamental shift in the attitudes lead to increased sexual activity, pressing issue, as there were an the time the news- decreed as an exercise in futility and and opinion of those who shaped women were reminded that the paper rarely ques- unnecessary destruction; but US its content. pill was only an acceptable option "incredible number of pregnant tioned the school's actions were never applied as such. Beginning in 1968, The Cord when it was used "in marriage." administration, The Cord mocked the first began to develop an anti-adminis- Despite the efforts of "those in women in women's residence." and criticism of University of Toronto teach-in in tration attitude, and the issues control," the era of free love the prohibitive both its news and editorial cover- that were important to students stormed the campus. The Cord The 'access to abortion' issue policy was muted. age of the event on October 15, were routinely deconstructed in Weekly, while registering some came to a head in a Feb. 3, 1973 It was, however, a popular issue 1965: "American foreign policy an effort to reveal the power that opposition to the women's libera- investigative report of the K-W with students, and on Nov. 3, 1967, was decreed. The West and its controlled the university's system. tion movement, generally support- Birthright Centre. The Cord gleefully announced that imperialism was constantly While it was not always obvious ed female students in their strug- The female writer, claiming to preparations were being made to touched and bantered. The people in the pages of The Cord, students gle for control over their bodies. be pregnant, went to the Birthright allow alcohol on campus. who attended were strongly were not operating within a bub- Through the late 1960s and into Centre seeking council and later The alcohol policy did not extend biased," readers were told, and the ble, and major issues like Quebec the early 1970s the main issue was wrote that she was shocked and to residences, however. On Jan. 31, event itself was dismissed as separatism and Vietnam occasion- whether or not women should be appalled that she was pressured to 1969, it was announced that 13 res- merely "a fad." ally cropped up. allowed to have abortions, and The keep her baby and dissuaded from idence students had been fined a Two weeks later, The Cord At the same time, the school Cord chronicled the ongoing strug- having an abortion. combined total of $625 for breaking proudly featured a story covering a underwent its final dramatic gle throughout the country, but gave Access to abortion, The Cord liquor regulations. march of twenty-five Waterloo change, becoming a public institu- explicit approval to the process. lamented, was lacking in K-W, as A Cord editorial responded the Lutheran students in Toronto who tion rather than a religious school. The issue then evolved into a con- there were no abortion centres or following week on February 7, call- marched in support of US actions cern over access, and after printing sympathetic doctors in the area. ing the alcohol policy "archaic", in front of the American embassy. Women:responsibility vs. liberation several Canadian University Press Girls were often forced to travel to lamenting the absence of a bar on "Better Dead than Red," read (CUP) wire stories on this issue, The Hamilton, Niagara Falls or even campus and calling on students to one of the placards, and students Like many subjects in The Cord, Cord examined the services offered further. mount a campaign of pressure at the march argued that Our the issue of women's rights to students on campus. against the administration. Western Democracy must be evolved dramatically over this "Birth control is a fact of life," Control over sobriety This campaign was occasionally defended and we must Oppose decade. Beginning in 1965, pic- argued a November 23, 1972 edi- revisited by The Cord over the next the Spread ofCommunism. tures of 'The Girls' and full-page torial, "at university as in any other Today, it seems hard to imagine two years, until the fust 'pub night' 15 photo spreads were routinely used community of adults, and a university campus, or even a was held in the new Student Union - See HIPPIE page Weekly The Cord | Cord History WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2006 ' 15 - From HIPPIE page 14 took control. A "military coup" which over- In March of 1966, a pro-US stu- threw the model parliament on dent group founded at the Nov. 17, 1967, served as a symbol- University of McGill, whose motto ic break between these two gener- was "Peace through Victory", pub- ations; model parliament was lished an article in The Cord urg- never mentioned again, and The ing students to create a chapter at Cord came to criticize every deci- WLU.There is no evidence that sion and policy made by the this ever occurred. school's administration. The editorial from January 1967 For instance, the headline of the marked the high tide of support for first paper in Sept. 1968 read US actions in Vietnam among stu- "Welcome to WLU Frosh - meet dents and The Cord, and in the years the System." The article told frosh to follow the paper began to support that "if you are ambitious, intelli- those who opposed the invasion. gent, mature, resourceful, and Professors slowly began to looking for a good education you speak out against American vio- have come to the wrong place. lence, and several discussions University is not for you ... All were held for students. On Oct. 27, minds are warped by university." 1967, WLU students participated Readers were also told that "this in a protest march through experience of being molded, beat- Waterloo to the town hall, while en and broken will be priceless but later in the year, The Cord noted unfortunately you pay for this that University of Waterloo stu- pricelessness." dents had protested Dow Furthermore, students were to Chemical recruiters for the com- become nothing but "a sausage pany's participation in Vietnam. like everyone else," and if they In the years to follow, the inva- tried to resist, they would merely sion of Vietnam was derided. It "struggle to get your head out of was infrequently mentioned in the feces but higher education will The Cord, and students, while manage to pull you down again more critical than ever before, also with the rest of the sausages." became increasingly self-cen- Struggle became the overarch- tered. Vietnam was more often ing theme of the late 1960s and used as an argument against 'the early 19705, and every administra- system,' than a statement of con- tive decision, from building the cern for those involved. Athletic Complex to the hiring and firing of professors, were ques- The 'Powers-that-be' tioned and decried as undemocra- tic and unjust. Mien its fifth decade began in Strangely enough, Adolf Hitler's 1965, The Cord treated student poli- My Struggle, or Mein Kampf, was tics as it had in the past; relegated to seen to fit into this parable of stu- the sphere of model parliament, dent activism, and a portion of it where everyone adhered to party was printed as a feature in the Nov. lines and nothing actually happened. 29, 1968 issue of The Cord. By 1970, the While struggling through its dialogue in The Courtesy of Wilfrid Laurier UniversityArchives and Special Collections Cordhad become OLD AND NEW - This photo from the late 1960s shows the newly-completed library (right) the Seminary (centre) and radical stage, The Cord made some so radical that it the old Willison Hall (left). To bring the Hall to code would have cost $750,000, so it was torn down instead. became nearly untimely mistakes such as printing incomprehensi- ble. In the 1971-72 academic year, The prompted a conservative backlash the Iroquois University of Hitler's Mein Kampf and threatening The most Cord further stuck it to The Man by and beginning in 1974, The Cord Waterloo and Beaver University. important issue defying the conventions of the dropped its hippie attitude and The Cord published the top five to kill university administration. was student con- English language by refusing to cap- once again published coherent, names according to a student vote trol over adminis- italize letters, mainly those in names though often tedious, content. which saw Wilfrid Laurier trative policies in and titles that defined power. While portraying aradical agen- University as the top pick, fol- A Nov. 26, 1965 editorial ham- the hiring and firing of professors; In a bizarre case of radicalism, da throughout this period what lowed by the University of Ontario mered at students, arguing that a historic right, claimed The Cord, an editorial on Nov. 20, 1970, actu- seemed the most important issue at Waterloo and Louis Riel "you think that your student gov- which dated back to the Middle ally went so far as to compare the for students were jobs and money. University. ernment and student newspapers Ages where "university students situationand actions ofthe FLQ to The Cord lamented that there were The Cord dismissed the name should continually be criticizing the selected and hired their profes- students at WLU, implying that no good jobs for summer employ- Wilfrid Laurier as a joke or as a administration ... how infantile!!" sors." blood would be shed. "The FLQ ment or graduates, and scoffed at gimmick to retain the initials The editorial questioned if "this Conflicts erupted in three wanted certain things for their the notion that jobs were impor- WLU. Five students wrote a letter really [is] a sane attitude to have?" instances where popular profes- people, they were finished with tant for the extrinsic experiences, of protest to the change of name Ideologically, there was a sors, who held supposedly left- asking, begging, picketing. They rather than monetary rewards. committee, which was printed on marked difference between the wing ideologies, were not rehired have now killed ... they have the front page of the Jan. 11, 1973 first few years of the decade, where or denied tenure. In these cases stopped waiting," while the edito- "Who cried Wilf?" Cord. Wilfrid Laurier, the students students and The Cord represent- The Cord argued that if students rial ominously continued,"the charged, was a politician of "ques- ed the more conservative baby- had a say in the decision-making time is closing in on you, adminis- So read the headline on Jan. 25, tionable reputation," who had no boom generation, and the latter process, these professors would tration ... we are finished waiting." 1973. Changing the name of the connection to the school or the half, where more radical students have been retained. This attitude eventually school from Waterloo Lutheran to region. They also noted that "his Wilfrid Laurier was the result of record in the field of education has financial constraints and the been of the most controversial provincialization of the school, variety." according to The Cord Weekly. When the name change became As a religious school, WLU was official, The Cord ironically noted not able to receive any grants from that a Conservative government the provincial government. had allowed a university to glorify Prior to 1967 this had not been a a Liberal politician. problem, as funding came from the federal government and it did A maturing process? not discriminate. However, after 1967 the federal government gave Having gone through an awk- all grant money to the provincial ward stage of development, The government to deal with. Cord promised its readers and sup- The Cord was adamant that the porters that it would revamp itself, school not amalgamate with the focus more on being a newspaper University of Waterloo, despite and open itself up to all views. some apparent criticisms that it Student radicals, the paper would be a waste of taxpayer claimed, had been driven out of money to have two universities the school system out of frustra- within sight of each other. tion. Subsequently, the paper lost An initial list of 94 proposed some of its colour. names was printed in the Sept. 28, On the other hand, without the 1972 issue of The Cord, with some extreme views that it had once of the most unique names being had, The Cord finally began the Courtesy of Wilfrid Laurier University Archives and Special Collections the Leif Erickson University of process of professionalizing itself as a SIR WILF - When the school became Wilfrid Laurier University in 1973, some students and The Cord questioned why Waterloo, the New University of student medium. this name was chosen. Here, an imitation Laurier descends the steps of the library. Waterloo, Marlborough University, 16 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2006 International | The Cord Weekly] Goodbye UN, hello K-W UN Deputy Secretary-General Louise Frechette is coming to Waterloo to work at CIGI, but will be associated with Wilfrid Laurier and UW Jordan Jocius RETURNING TO STAY - UN Deputy Secretary-General Louise Frechette is seen giving a speech last April at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, where she spoke about reforming the United Nations. TONY FERGUSON sits just south of Waterloo Park, continually available to Laurier who is currently Secretary-General "I think there are plenty of peo- International Editor Frechette will be chairing a two- students and faculty. They can Kofi Annan's assistant and a UN ple who are academics who study year research project on nuclear "pose questions about nuclear representative at different func- global governance but there are WLU and Waterloo's prestigious energy that will examine how to energy, or anything, really, that tions, is "terrifically valuable" very few people who have the international think-tank, The maximize power delivery in an relates to my experience," she according to John English, execu- experience of working on the Centre for International energy-hungry world while avoid- said. tive director of CIGI. ground, so to speak," she said. Governance Innovation (CIGI), are ing the risks that such an resource He sees her as Although Frechette will be asso- eagerly awaiting the arrival of entails. "I don't know. I'd have to find my particularly ciated with the two universities, United Nations' Deputy Secretary- "The increasing use of civilian advantageous she will not be teaching. General Louise Frechette. nuclear energy creates the poten- way around campus first." for the organi- She has not been immersed in Frechette, who holds the sec- tial for misuse," she said in an zation on three the university atmosphere for a ond-highest position at the UN, is interview with The Cord from her fronts: "she has long time, and when asked if she stepping down after accepting the office in New York. - UN Deputy Secretary-General Louise Frechette on a broad knowl- would consider a professorship at title of distinguished fellow at As global energy consumption the prospect of her teaching at Laurier edge of the UN Lauder, getting her bearings was CIGI, is to which begin sometime increases, finding new sources of ... she has a lot her first priority. in April. energy becomes more and more of contacts "I don't know," she said. Id She will be associated with the important. Until alternate sources "It's valuable, it really is," says because she's worked with so have to find my way around cam- University ofWaterloo and Laurier are found that can accommodate Dr. Yasmine Shamsie, a political many people ... and she'll be a pus first." and will make herself available in the huge demand, nuclear is the science professor at Laurier, about major presence in the communi- many capacities, such as giving best choice that we currently have, Frechette's open-ended approach ty," he says. graduate students advice on their the Deputy Secretary-General to interacting with staff and stu- Shamsie also sees Frechette's essays. explained. dents. experience as a boon to Waterloo's Down the road at CIGI, which Frechette also pledged to be The Deputy Secretary-General, universities. The Cord Weekly International WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2006 '17 Oil revenues frozen over broken deal KEREN GOTTFRIED website, Chadian finance minister Cord International Abbas Mahamat claimed the move by the Bank was "Totally The World Bank has ordered the unjustified. freeze of Chad's national bank "It is unacceptable that a nation account after the African nation should have its access blocked to broke their loan agreement. revenues generated by the sale of Their Citibank account was its own natural resources," he said. used to collect revenues from the Chad wants to spend the profits African country's oil pipeline, on more immediate concerns like which exported oil to Cameroon. the military and youth welfare, The account also collected royal- rather than putting it aside for ties from ExxonMobil future generations. Corporation, the operator of the "Chad's government... will take pipeline. appropriate action to recover the At present the World Bank has legitimate rights of the Chadian US$l24 million in outstanding people," Mahamat also said, fail- loans to Chad, all of which are now ing to mention specific actions the Contributed Photo frozen. government plans to take. HOW ABOOT A MOOSEHEAD - German students, (L-R) Dietrich Kuss, Joachim Fritz and Dirk Nolte talk about their Since the start of crude produc- Exxon Mobil announced that it experiences at Laurier and how they miss real German beer. tion, Chad has exported 134 mil- would look into the situation and lion barrels of oil and earned a would "act in accordance with cumulative total of $399 million in applicable laws and existing gross direct revenues. agreements with the government 'Germany is not Bavaria!' The account was frozen when of Chad and others." Chadian president ldriss Deby The New York Timesreported that Some exchange students are surprised by how Canadians approved a change to oil revenue when World Bank president, former perceive their culture law. The change allows his govern- Bush Administration hawk Paul ment more direct access to profits Wolfowitz, heard of the news from MARY ERSKINE go to Oktoberfest and think that are aspects of regionalism which from the pipeline, which he plans Chad on Thursday night, he spent Cord International everything is like this, but really are quite strong: "I think that's the to use for the military, education two hours discussing it with Deby. Bavaria is only a small part of only thing you can really be proud and other civilian purposes. "I think it's very much in the Much like the experiences of other Germany." of, to say that 'I come from Baden- This is contrary to the agree- interests of the Chadian govern- Laurier International (LINT) stu- To these German students, Wurttemberg.'" ment made with the World Bank, ment to establish in the eyes of dents at Laurier, German LINT Bavaria (the south-east region of When asked what they miss the which stated that Chad would pre- everybody that they are honorable students Dietrich Kuss, loachim Germany) represents a traditional, most about Germany, all three serve oil profits for long-term parties to the agreements that Fritz and Dirk Nolte enjoy its com- historical and folk-like part of were in agreement, exclaiming development and poverty relief they undertake," Wolfowitz said. munity atmosphere, but are German culture that doesn't nec- "The food!" Kuss expected Canada projects. He adds that he feels that the sometimes confused by the way essarily permeate into other areas to have a more unique selection of Deby was given the final Chadian government acted "uni- Canadians perceive German cul- of their society. food, and that the "fast food men- approval to the amended law last laterally" in changing the oil law. ture. tality" of Canada Thursday despite previous sus- Wolfowitz hopes further discus- Having experienced the K-W With Germany's turbulent history, is much more pensions by the World Bank. sions with Deby will end the version of Oktoberfest and the pronounced For Deby and the government of debate. region's central-European her- Fritz admires the freedom to feel than he had Chad, it is an issue of sovereignty. itage, all three students think that thought. In a statement on the government a distinction should be made. proud to be Canadian. "We don't Fritz was also "[Germany] is not Bavaria!" is surprised by how the resounding message that all show our nationality too much ...if little the girls three want to impress upon wear in the sum- Canadians. someone has a German flag, that mer and warned This stems from the experiences that Europe is and stereotypes they've encoun- might be interpreted badly." slightly more tered here, which include a trip to conservative. the largest Oktoberfest celebration With the nation's turbulent his- Also, wearing pajamas or track outside of Germany. tory, Fritz admires the freedom to pants to class would be complete- Fritz was particularly intrigued feel proud to be Canadian. "We ly unheard of in Germany. by the various types of music don't show our nationality too While speaking highly about his played at the event: "First they much ... if someone has a German experiences in Canada, Nolte played some folk music... but then flag, that might be interpreted urges Canadian students to have they played techno or hip hop, badly because of our history," he their own international experi- which wasn't really the adequate admitted, something Fritz feels is ence. "I have met very few people music for Oktoberfest," he said. a common sentiment even within that have studied abroad here," Each coming from various areas Europe. says Nolte, "1 think more people of Germany, but none from Kuss also mused that although should do that." Bavaria, Nolte stresses that per- the national pride in Germany is Fritz and Kuss chimed in, say- haps "Canadians have the wrong somewhat diminished in compar- ing: "Come to Germany! We don't impression about Germans - they ison with other countries, there wear lederhosen any more!" Contributed Photo A CRUDE DEAL - Idriss Deby opens a symbolic valve at a ceremony in October 2003 that sent crude oil on its way to a terminal in Cameroon ABOUT TALKING ? j KICK-START 5 I YOUR PARTICIPATION j | •In Class •In Groups j ■ WHISTLER ■ TREMBLANT ■ LAKE LOUISE • In Conversation j i ■ BANFF ■ SILVER STAR ■ BIG WHITE j ways to participate more fully j Incredible Student Ski Packages Available. \ Thursday Afternoons j I - | ! January 26 February 16 4:30 -6:00 < 112 ! v v < Travel CUTS H owned and operated by ih« Canadian federation o? Students. TiCO#13 2 4998 more information and to sign-up call < □ForCounselling Services - 884-0710, Ext, 2338 < 18■ WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18. 2006 Student Life The Cord Welkivl Emilie Joslin First dates are an endangered species Sex Columnist D.J. Demers misses awkward first dates and the chance to put his equally-awkward coversational skills to good use into each other as I waited for her this girl was more annoying than only made fun of you because you hanging out regularly. In this after her dance class and timed it that guy in class who nods every were so hot, it intimidated them. sequence of events, there is no D.J. DEMERS perfectly so we bumped into each time the teacher says something. I have wondered recently if definite first date. other. After getting to know each Furthermore, you didn't quite maybe I do still have first dates, This may simply be a university other, we would go out on the first know each otherwell enough to be but they don't seem as noteworthy phenomenon, and the death of SexandUniversitythe date. on the same level emotionally or When I was in high school, they the first date might not be perma- even with each may have seemed new and excit- nent. Once we move outside the To the list of things that once were Maybe you didn't kiss, or even other's sense of ing and now, after having at least bubble of campus into hell, I but are no longer, we can add humour. Often two (maybe three, but I don't want mean the real world, first dates something new. Like quality Eddie worse, maybe this girl was more you would have to to brag) first dates in my life, they might be necessary again. Without Murphy films and Gavin force conversation just don't stand out in my memory living in such close proximity to Rossdale's career, first dates no annoying than that guy in class and jokes came off as much. almost everyone I meet, more for- longer exist. sounding unnatu- I have also hypothesized that mal first date arrangements may That's right everyone. The first who nods every time the teacher ral and about as maybe I have just regressed in my naturally sneak back into my life. date, the preliminary test of the funny as maturity since high school. I actu- I hope so because I sure do miss game we call dating, is dead. At says something. Marmaduke. ally drove a car back then; now I those awkward first dates. I am the least it feels that way for me. I can't However, I no do not. I didn't always laugh when king of awkward conversation. Ask talk about it from a historical per- longer have to I saw a mullet in high school; now anyone who knows me and they spective because I've only been We would drive to the movies or worry about these potential prob- I do. Perhaps with my regression will vehemently deny knowing around as long as I've been alive, for dinner, or maybe rent a movie lems because, since the dawn of in maturity has come the disillu- me. After this, they will, in fact, tell and there aren't any archives that and watch it in my basement my life as a university student, I sion of the standard dating prac- you I am the king of awkward con- trace the history of first dates over ("Seriously Mom, we don't want don't believe I've had a first date. tice of a first date. versation. the centuries. If there are archives any more cookies! Now stay I bet a lot of people don't agree I don't believe either of these Without first dates, when and of these sorts of things, I don't upstairs, please!"). There was a with this statement. Some of you hypotheses are correct though. I where am I supposed to use this even want to read them. definite feeling that this was in fact may happen to still have first dates truly believe the first date is dead, valuable social asset? In high school, I would meet a first date. that actually feel like a one. Or at least in university. You go from girls in the usual ways. 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[The Cord Weekly| Student Life WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2006 ' 19 Lights increase cancerrisk A recent study found that having a light on while you sleep suppresses levels of the hormone melatonin, which is linked to breast cancer JENNIFER O'NEILL and reduce free radicals in our for years. "If you have any bit of Body Break body. light coming in, it will disturb the Blood samples were taken from body's ability to secrete mela- A new study suggests that being 12 healthy, premenopausal tonin." exposed to artificial light during women under three conditions - One potentially dangerous light the night may increase the risk of during the daytime, during the in student bedrooms could be the breast cancer amongst women. night following two hours of com- computer. Leaving your computer Researchers found that night- plete darkness and during the on all night could suppress the time exposure to artificial light night following 90 minutes of levels of melatonin. Turning your could increase the growth of exposure to a bright fluorescent computer off will not only prevent breast cancer tumors. light. breast cancer, but will help you Amongst university' students, sleep better. this could be a serious issue. Not One potentially dangerous light in Often, your only do we work or hang out at body can make up bars or clubs late at night, but we student bedrooms could be the for lost sleep, but often sit under desk lights into the your brain will not early morning cramming for an computer... Turning your computer be producing the exam. same sleep hor- Breast cancer is the most com- off will not only prevent breast mones during a monly diagnosed cancer amongst daytime nap that Canadian women and this pattern cancer, but will help you sleep it would during is being continued by newly the dark night industrialized nations. better. hours. Getting According to the study the seven to nine tumors are stimulated because Scientists found that the mela- hours of sleep each night can also light suppresses the brain's pro- tonin-rich blood collected under be beneficial for less serious ail- duction of a hormone called mela- complete darkness slowed the ments such as colds and the flu. Contributed Photo - cancer. tonin, which regulates your sleep- tumor's growth, but opposite If you have a history of breast LIGHTS OUT A light on during the night has been linked with breast ing and waking cycles and plays a results appeared for women cancer in your family or have key role in the development of exposed to artificial light. problems sleeping at night, don't only ward off cancer, but help you Cooperstown, New York and The cancerous tumors. "I would advocate people not take night shifts where you will be sleep better at night. Thomas Jefferson University in Melatonin is released when our sleep with a night light," suggests exposed to artificial light. Turn off Philadelphia eyes register full darkness. It has Dr. Fred Hui in an interview with your computer at night and close This study came out of the Bassett also been reported as being able to CityPulse News, who has been the blinds. This will increase the Research Institute of the Mary strengthen our immune system studying the effects of night lights production of melatonin and not Imogene Bassett Hospital in Take dietfad with a grain ofsalt contradictory findings of so-called retention, and salt can do the If all this is true, then technical- case, lose) by cutting down on salt. "studies." The salt we eat, sodium same thing to you. ly, you should be able to eat exact- Some soup cans have lowered the chloride, has no calories. Clearly In the long run, high salt intake ly as you currently do without sodium by 50 percent. Skip the salt is not a carbohydrate. So can also raise your blood pressure. changing a thing except for your salt-top crackers and you're gold- MICHELLEPINCHEV what's the problem? The water retention can slow salt intake, and see steady results en. StudentLifeEditor While salt cannot actually make down the process of cleansing and in your weight. One thing you can There are some who are excused you gain fat, in the short run it can cause blood pressure to shoot up. do besides the obvious, like not for their salty habits. For example, To me, salt is a food group. I've make you gain weight in the form You may think you're doing alright adding salt to cooking, is make people with weak adrenal function been accused of adding salt with- of water retention. If you eat a lot because you don't add extra salt to your own sauces. Store-bought or secondary low blood pressure out even tasting the food first, and of salt, you might be increasing your cooking or to your meals, but sauce has way more salt than any- are supposed to add salt, but even since I do this unaware, I know I your body's need to retain fluid think again. Foods like bread, one needs. Tomato paste comes in then, it is advised to use sea salt. have a problem. because it needs more water to condiments, processed meat a can for under 50 cents and if you Like any fad diets, 1 would take this Indeed, some professionals keep the sodium dissolved. products, ready-made meals and add water, olive oil and some information with a grain of salt. in excess, have gone as far as to call exces- Women who get PMS know all sandwiches, breakfast cereals, healthy spices, you've got a great Just know that anything, sive use of salt an addiction, about 'bloating' when your hands, soups and especially sauces are custom sauce. is bad for you. believe it or not. feet and ankles swell, your weight often filled with excess salt, that Check your labels too. A lot of A lot of people are skeptical fluctuates and parts of the body your body (and your figure) can do food companies are realizing how about diet fads and some of the feel achy. 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Runners-up will win whatever free shit we have lying around (cds, movie passes, etc.) Wftkiyl 22 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2006 Arts & Entertainment |THEC()RI) Colin Farrell in a good epic? stoicism is cast aside by his unan- ticipated affection for "the Naturals", the youngest and most beautiful of which, Pocahontas, becomes his lover. But it's more than that: the love between them is so authentic and moving that die age difference doesn't even regis- ter. It is one of the most sensitive romances that I've seen in cinema. DRU JEFFRIES This is the result of Malick's abil- Film Critic ity to tell us everything that we need to know visually. He uses the For fans of director Terrence camera-style to paint a beautiful Malick, the seven-year wait picture but does not interpret it between The New World and his with unnecessary and redundant last film, The Thin Red Line, was verbosity. To the English, language nothing. The Thin Red Line, only is a tool created and used for the his third feature film, was made a sole purpose of expressing desires, whopping 20 years after his soph- most of which are inevitably self- omore effort, Days of Heaven. ish; but John Smith loathes greed, Clearly this is a director that takes so it's easy to see why he falls for his time, chooses his projects care- Pocahontas, a girl raised in a soci- fully and doesn't bow to studio ety without any sense of personal pressures. possessions. The New World is the result of Malick's film is so immaculately this kind of 'fuck Hollywood' atti- composed that it would be a crime tude. It's a retelling of a familiar to degrade it with Hollywood con- narrative, made most accessible trivances. There is a scene early in by Disney's Pocahontas. Unlike the film wherein Smith teaches that film, however, The New World Pocahontas some common is not for mainstream audiences. English words. She makes a grace- This is a movie that, to some, will ful gesture with her arms that cap- feel like a brief snapshot ofa beau- tures not only "sky", but also the tiful historical and personal expansiveness and impossibility JESUS, IS THAT YOU? - John Smith, the generically named protagonist of The New World, played by Colin Farrell. moment. To others, its two-and-a- of the heavens. The syllables may half hours may seem an eternity. be easily understood and commu- just another word. Her name is poem than a novel. However, the asks, "Why does the earth have The film opens in 1607 as nicated, but they lack the beauty never spoken in the film, and it dialogue it does concede to is colours?" Rolfe smiles; he's never English explorers dock in Virginia. and nuance of Pocahontas' move- need not be. sparse and poetic. For example, thought to ask. John Smith, an unkempt soldier, is ments. There is precious little dialogue Pocahontas asks, "What's an played by Colin Farrell as a surpris- Even Pocahontas, as beautiful a in the film, and for good reason. hour?" John Rolfe (Christian Bale) ingly gentle and poetic man. His name as it may be, is nevertheless It's more like an impressionistic answers, "60 minutes." She then What happens when real life disappoints sion is unreal. Documentaries are started to equate popularity with often criticized for manipulating trash. information or presenting opin- This isn't always the case. One ions as facts. People are even skep- can be launched into sensational MICHELLE PINCHEV tical of the news. success by talent or by providing Student Life Editor Still, I couldn't put this book something the public needs. Sadly, down. My vacation over the break for James Frey and the like, such I don't know James Frey or what was marked by my love affair with frenzies almost always lead to portions of his mega best-seller, A this story. I laughed, cried, stayed scandal, controversy and rejec- Million Little Pieces, are based on up all night. On planes, beaches, tion. fact or fiction. car rides, or just waiting, I was Remember Titanic? How did Frey, in case you haven't heard, with James. Titanic become the highest gross- has been under attack recently by Of course, the novel is not per- ing film of its time and sweep the critics and ex-fans after thesmok- fect. James Frey is not a scholar, he Academy Awards if audiences inggun.com (of the Courtroom is an addict. The story is riddled were left crying over their eight Television Network) exposed that with cliches, stereotypical charac- dollars and three hours of time? some key aspects of his alleged ters and a protagonist (Frey him- The truth is, people loved and memoir were embellished, altered self) who is immoral and out of thoroughly enjoyed this movie or just plain made-up. control but simultaneously has and, despite that it was long and a Fans of his book, which graphi- superhuman control and virtue. bit cheesy, its only real flaw was cally detail his life-long drug Sometimes it doesn't make sense, that it got too much attention. addiction, criminal activity and and I don't need the 'smoking gun' "Bennifer" is a perfect case of recovery in a rehabilitation centre, to recognize that the author took something destroyed by populari- include everyone from drug some liberties. ty. If we hated hearing about this addicts to millions of Oprah view- As such, it's surprising that for couple so much, who was buying Ben Affleck have picked up the personal account of an honest ers. so many, their enjoyment of this all the tabloid magazines? The Da millions of pieces of their exposed man, and certainly not a bible for Unlike the thousands who have book was contingent upon it being Vinci Code, another book that kept lives and gone on with their per- addicts and alcoholics. demanded refunds for the book perfectly accurate. In actuality, all me up all night, also saw huge suc- sonal affairs which, luckily for Hopefully people will remem- upon Finding out the 'truth', J was of the bad press James is facing cess before the book-burning cer- them, we no longer really care ber that this is entertainment, that neither surprised nor fazed by this right now probably stems from emonies began. about. they were entertained and really, news. I was skeptical reading it, as one simple reality: his overwhelm- Will Frey be alright? If we look at Frey lost credibility and his sta- the truth is never that interesting any vigilante reader, viewer or per- ing success. previous cases, we can probably tus as a hero and a total badass, as anyway Isn't that why we sought ceiver of entertainment should be. We know how it works. When conclude that he will. While the acclaims for his novel are over- an escape in the first place? People are disappointed when indie musicians achieve stardom, Titanic was trashed, it didn't sink shadowed by articles that call him 1 always thought entertainment reality is not as interesting as it's they've sold out. When a blonde and still holds records to this day. a fraud. We watched Larry King was supposed to replace reality, presented to be. Strangely, all of becomes a celebrity, it's because The Da Vinci Code is being made grill him while he sweat in the hot- not mirror it. As such, I look for- the realities we are bombarded she's a slut. Enough times these into Ron Howard's next block- seat, his mother along for support. ward to Prey's follow-up novel, My with in media and entertainment stereotypes are based on truth and buster and, though still being met But in the end, hopefully the work Friend Leonard. He has smartened a are constructed, scripted, biased it's because people are often with some resistance, will will speak for itself; not the work of up with this one. It starts with and edited. So-called reality televi- famous for nothing that we've undoubtedly do well. Jennifer and a literary genius or the flawless disclaimer. Weekly Jthe Cord Album Reviews WEDNESOAY JANUARY 18, 2006 23 Divine swearing: Arctic Monkey business they even had a label. cally invisible, especially so in Alex Turner's lyrical leanings, tracks like "I Bet You Look Good on the HolyFuck EP painting a dirty but vividly real the Dancefloor", their break- image of British youth culture, through single, which sounds could be indebted to Mike Skinner exactly the same live as it does members shouting instructions at of The Streets, with poetic and recorded: messy power chords one another while hammering out honest observations of alco-pop- and shouting vocals. the lead melody. As the track fuelled brawls and lager-stained The frustrating appeal of the wears on, depth and texture is dance floors. The candid slant on Arctic Monkeys comes in part added as levels of intensity rise everyday life comes as a refreshing from the fact that they are a simple and slowly drop thanks to some remedy to cliched and vague lyrics gang of youths no different from stellar drum work. found in other British music. A you or I; if only we shared their These components carry on as thick Northen accent commands blind tenacity, embarking on a themes throughout the disc; set- attention, though there's no doubt music career because it seemed ting Holy Fuck up as the anti-the- that The Futurehead's regional like a fun thing to do. sis to the likes of DJ Shadow. Both Mackem-inflections paved the The question that remains is use similar dynamics in building way for natural dialects to be whether or not the Monkeys' up a track, but while the tracks accepted in pop music. charm will eventually wear off. found on DJ Shadow's debut "A Certain Romance", closing With solid tunes and a formidable Endtroducing are comprised the album, highlights the inven- live act, they've hit the mark entirely of samples, Holy Fuck take tive side of the band, beginning among young audiences, but only the opposite route by bringing live with a frantic drumming sequence time will reveal their true staying instrumentation to the forefront. ALEX HAYTER which jarringly transforms into power. Their second effort will While generally engaging Arts & Entertainment Editor sea-shanty reggae territory with a ultimately reveal which direction throughout, this debut is not with- drugged-up baseline and twin- they are heading: an 'Oasis' future out a few hiccups. The two-part Rising from the ashes of the kling guitars. or a 'Stone Roses' self-implosion. end track "K.Rythm" is a little Britpop era, Arctic Monkeys, hail- Production on Say... is practi- JAY GUITARD excessive at 15 minutes. Holy ing from Sheffield, England, con- Cord A&E musical rel- Fuck's style of gradually building tinue the spirit of their I up arrangements is a double- atives with the release of Whatever Holy Fuck is a group to be edged sword: some more succinct People Say I Am, That's What I'm approached apprehensively, and tracks never feel like they really Not, a motley collection of pretty not just because of their name. reach their peak ("Bontempi much all the material they could Their press release hyped the Latin") while others are a little too come up with. KEYSTONE band as something rather interest- drawn out ("Tonebank The biggest success story of ing: a loose collective of Toronto- Computer"). 2005 in the UK, Arctic Monkeys The Laurier yearbook based musicians who use outdat- The hype spreading through could be considered the end- ed (mostly analog) technology to word-of-mouth about Holy Fuck product of Brit-pop music's rock create electronic-sounding music. suggests that the group has really reformation, with groups like Now Hiring Keystone EIC With completely improvised live come into their own since record- Franz Ferdinand, The Futureheads performances and recordings ing this debut (the bulk of the and The Coral contributing to the done in the span of a day, this recording was done about a year sonic revolution. Salary: release really could've gone either ago) and that their live show is a If you're a fan, most of the songs way. Thankfully, there was no need reflection of their growth. 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Hip Hop Correspondant put on by Kitchener-Waterloo's crowned Soul Search's inaugural to Canadians, as he has paid his Once Kardinal got the interac- most popular urban radio station, first-prize winner by FLOW 93.5 dues representing the T-Dot and tion he wanted with his audience, On Monday night, Laurier was 91.5 FM The Beat. for his original composition Canadian hip hop over the past he proceeded to command the treated to its First hip hop show of Shad used the prize money to "Young Luv" - an animated ode to eight years. From his 2001 debut crowd to raise their 'Black Jays' 2006. The highly anticipated show record his 2005 debut album, early childhood romance. release Firestarter Vol. 1: Questfor signs up in the air while he per- featured a line-up of exceptional When This is Over. Unlike many American rap acts Fire, it was evident that Kardinal's formed some of the songs off his Canadian hip-hop artists includ- Kabango captivated the small who spend their time rapping unique writing and production latest 2005 offering, Fire and Glory. ing Shad K, Rochester aka Juice, group of students who decided to about negativity, Juice utilized his skills set him apart from other The sea of Black Jays signs (mid- and headliner Kardinal Offishall. show up early with his unique stage time to show respect to Canadian rap artists. dle and index fingers pressed It was a relatively small crowd ability to play guitar and rap women and talk about bringing Never one to shy away from together pointing up and thumbs when the doors of The Turret simultaneously. hope. embracing his Jamaican- curved forming a J) were present opened at 9:oopm, as local In his short 25-minute set, Shad His set consisted of several Torontonian heritage, Kardinal throughout the set, as Kardinal favourite DJ Surreal entertained played several songs off his album songs from his 2005 full-length has evolved into the unofficial treated the fans to some of his past the audience with his well-known such as "1 Get Down" and "Rock To debut, A New Day, such as "Young ambassador of Toronto in the hip hits, including "Husslin"', "Mary mix of hip-hop and reggae sounds. It". He also performed a spot-on Luv" and "At the Top". hop community. Jane" and the ever popular "01' At around 10:00pm, Shad K took cover of Common's "Be", with the To Juice's credit, he managed to Offishall was greeted with roar- Time Killin'". the stage along with fellow WLU help of Thoughtbug who provided move the crowd despite his ing admiration from students as After more than two hours of alumni Andrew Corbin the back beat. Overall, Shad didn't anonymity, appealing to the alco- he performed several of his better- classy Canadian hip-hop music, (Thoughtbug) beatboxing and disappoint at any point of the set, hol-infused audience by chugging known hits at the beginning of his the crowd slowly dispersed away Terrence Lo (DJ Tee-Lo) on turnta- and he remains one of the best a bottle of Heineken in the middle set. His rendition of the "Grindin" from The Turret. Nevertheless, the bles. The group looked like a young talents Canada has to offer. of his set. remix, featured on The Clipse's event was a great showcase of the Canadian version of The Roots. After a 20 minute break, stu- Finally, as the crowd started to 2002 debutLordWillin', provided a exceptional talent Canada has to Shadrach Kabango, a 2005 dents were introduced to Toronto's expand, the majority of the audi- jolt of energy among the crowd, offer the world of hip hop. Laurier Business graduate, sur- own Rochester aka fuice. Born ence moved towards the stage as while his latest single "Everyday faced when he took home first lason Rochester, the artistically Kardinal Offishall made his (Rudebwoy)" hypnotized the audi- prize and $17,500 from the annual gifted emcee first gained clout in entrance around 11:30pm. ence as students sang along witli *' • " ' .. "v&v. l£k «* Jordan Jocius KING ST N, (ACROSS FROM MORTTS} GETTIN' DOWN - Laurier alumnus Shad, pictured with guitar, provided a stellar opening set for Kardinal. 255 WATERLOO