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SABRINA SACCOCCIO Students at the rally were hope- Cord News ful that their efforts would affect the The new code of conduct proposed deliberations at the Board of by the administration did not pass at Governors meeting the next day. the Board of Governor's meeting on They were right. On the morning of December 5. Instead the code was the fifth, students gathered once referred to a special committee of again to maintain a student pres- students, alumni and members of ence at the meeting. the administration for further dis- Lorna Marsden, the President of cussion. WLU, began the discussion by On December 4th at 1 pm, defending the proposed code of con- despite the bitter temperatures, over duct as a document lodged in histor- 70 students rallied to protest the ical tradition and reflecting Laurier's revised code of conduct proposed by long-standing relationship with the the WLU administration. The rally community. Marsden assured the was the first held at Laurier since board that there was nothing new in WLU students gathered to support the proposed code of conduct, and the Vietnam War. that it merely made explicit what WLUSU President Scott was implicit in the present code. STINSON McCormick addressed the crowd, The Graduate Student explaining the concerns of the Association's President, Cathy SCOTT approximately 1000 students who Conrad expressed her concern had signed petitions against the cur- about the vague wording in the rent code. Speaking for the student code. Students' Union President Scott McCormick addresses a crowd of students in the Quad on Dec. 4th as PICTURE: body, McCormick decried the code "There is a need for clarification part of the WLUSU anti-Code awareness campaign. as a violation of the students' consti- in the wording," stated Conrad. "If tutional rights. McCormick also said this is neglected the code empowers "It does not matter if this person By contrast, Conrad believed that Marsden will chair the commit- the code was so vague it could be each administration from year to had done something or not, it is the the outcome of the meeting could tee,which will be made up ofrepre- used arbitrarily year to interpret the code as it perception that they have done it have been much worse. "I have con- sentatives from the administration , Since several students were dis- desires." that counts," McCormick said. fidence in the rationality of the the GSA, WLUSU, and the 8.0.G. If ciplined by the Laurier administra- McCormick presented the views "There's no innocent until proven 8.0.G.," Conrad stated. "They won't all goes well, a new document tion after the Ezra Street Party, the of undergraduate students. "The guilty." pass anything similar to the original should be presented to the 8.0.G. by Students' Union has maintained that students do want a code of con- Members of the Board of motion; [the new code] will be a rea- the end of January. the code of conduct oversteps the duct," McCormick assured the gov- Governors were split. Some board sonable document." university's jurisdiction by regulating ernors. "However, we do not sup- members applauded the tradition the actions of students when off port this code in its principles and represented in the code, and point- campus. semantics." ed out that the proposed code is not McCormick attacked the admin- McCormick was concerned that a unique document. For example, Comments from istration for neglecting to seriously the proposed code dealt with the many corporations and societies consider the input of students. He perception of student actions by the have similar codes of conduct for pointed to the union money spent in University, the community and the their members. the BOG meeting Another board member ques- tioned the desirability of off-campus "The crucial matter is not the exact for students' actions off campus? If jurisdiction. "1 have serious con- wording but the difference of opin- we do exercise jurisdiction do we cerns with respect to the question of ion: should a student code of con- attract liability?" - Board of jurisdiction beyond campus," said duct apply to off-campus behaviour Governors member Roger Salmany Roger Salmany, a lawyer from the that is not sponsored by the univer-

community. "If we don't exercise sity?" - WLU President Lorna "When parents allow their students jurisdiction can we be legally liable Marsden to come here, there's a set of for students' actions off campus? If responsibilities the university has. we do exercise jurisdiction, do we "When a student is on the front Whether we involve students or not attract liability?" page of the paper and it has WLU is not the question." -Board of Dr. Marsden seemed uncomfort- plastered all over it, it affects Governors member James able with the uncertainty. "We've Uurier's reputation. The fact that Beifogessner lived under this code for years," she the university's name comes up STINSON exclaimed. "We have legal advice means it's no longer a private indi- "As the code is presented to you we that we have jurisdiction off cam- vidual." -Board of Governors mem- don't believe it will solve anything. SCOTT pus." ber Doug Brock What will happen in a couple of The discussion ended with a years when there's a different PICTURE: motion to refer the code of conduct "If we break the law we should be administration?" - Graduate to a special committee that repre- punished by proper authority. s Association President McCormick addresses the Board of Governors at their meeting on the Stu dent December sth. sented the interests of all parties We see a problem when the univer- Cathy Conrad involved. sity's jurisdiction is leaving campus legal fees while the present code media rather than the reality of Despite the fact that the pro- and regulating activity anywhere "The Waterloo community applaud- was being negotiated with the their actions. He pointed out that posed code was rejected, we are, anytime ofthe year. It's dou- ed the actions WLU took last spring, University's administration. some of the people arrested at the McCormick left the meeting with a ble jeopardy." Students' Union and the efforts students council is After the speech McCormick led Ezra St. Party were disciplined by grim face. He was not enthusiastic President Scott McCormick working to for next year.... They the protesting students to the the administration, even though the to repeat the negotiations of the past should be given a pat on the back administrations offices on the sec- charges were later dropped by year in which he felt the needs of "If we don't exercise jurisdiction for that." - Waterloo Councillor Joan ond floor ofthe Peters building. police. the students were not addressed. [off-eampus] can we be legally liable MacKinnon News 2•Opinion 5* Features 7*Sports 13*Entertainment 16*Classifieds 19*NSK 19 tie that binds since 7926" • VOLUME- XXXVI • ISSUE SEVENTEEN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 4,19% • YVLU STUDENT PUBLICATIONS NEWS Laurier Finance first in Canada U.S. financialjournalpraises WLUresearchers

KATHY CAWSEY cial journals in the world. In the study, Laurier placed first citing the work of others tend to Furthermore, if budget cuts mean Cord News "The whole university gets bene- in Canada and ninth in North favour studies using U.S. data. ÜBC professors have to teach more

Maclean's may have ranked Wilfrid fits from this type of publicity," said America in the category "articles uses mostly American data ... hours, Laurier's reputation in Laurier fourth in Canada in its "pri- George Athanassakos, the Co- per faculty member," out of 661 uni- [while] our area's research makes research will suffer. "If we don't marily undergraduate" category; ordinator for the Finance Area in versities. In the second category, use of Canadian data." As a result, allow good researchers time off for however, a journal in the United the School of Business and "impact per faculty member, work done by Laurier professors is research," he said, "we're going to States placed Laurier first. And Economics. "The study found that a "Laurier came second behind ÜBC cited less frequently. lose them." that's out of all Canadian universi- university's prestige and reputation in Canada. In North America, how- Despite his area's achievement, Both the school and the students ties, not justundergraduate ones. is highly correlated with its quality ever, WLU fell to 34th place. Athanassakos is concerned about benefit from having high quality In its December issue, the ofresearch." Athanassakos explains this dis- the future. "My main concern is researchers as professors. "What Journal of Finance ranked Lauriers Laurier's Finance department's crepancy by pointing out the criteria keeping this team together," he stat- we teach [the students] is state of Finance depaitment first in Canada achievement is especially significant the journal used to discern ed. "With the increased publicity, the art," Athanassakos said. "We're and ninth in North America in because it has no PhD program. As "impact." A university's impact was many universities will try to get fac- up to date on the final findings of research productivity - beating out a result, unlike schools that do have based on the number of citations it ulty from WLU. People are bidding research, and we're not just quoting such schools as Harvard Business PhD programs, WLU faculty cannot received in articles in six top up the prices." other people's studies. There's also a

School, Queen's, McGill University work jointly with students but must American journals. Athanassakos says that unless benefit indirectly to the students - if and the University of British do all the research themselves. "All the journals in the study are Laurier makes its salaries compara- they go in for a job interview and Columbia. The Journal of Finance, Moreover, the study ended in 1993, based in the U.S. and published pri- ble to other institutions and empha- they're from the best finance published by the American Finance and publications by Laurier profes- marily for U.S. audiences, sizes the importance of research, it department, it will make a differ- Association, Is one of the top finan- sors have increased since then. "Athanassakos said. "[So] authors will lose some of its researchers. ence." Scaffolding becoming permanent fixture Falling concrete on library still not repaired

MELANIE SEAL doors to the first floor of library Because of a low budget, PP&P is Cord News classrooms and the doors to the left looking for the most "cost effective" The wooden scaffolding surround- and right of the main building are way of repairing the library. Depuis ing the entrance to University blocked off. commented, "There is so much Library will be up for at least a few Concrete slabs started falling off work and so much cost involved we more months. Ron Depuis, head of the upper floors of the library in want to make sure we get it right for Physical Plant and Planning said early October. Depuis said the engi- the least amount ofmoney." PICTURE that engineers are working on the neers investigating the falling con- However, Pat Ferrara, co-ordina- FILE crete tor Safety Campus, problem of repairing the library. have concluded the problem of Health and on This is what the library looked like in September. The only change "Construction will begin in the next was caused by a flaw in the struc- is in no hurry to see the wooden now is the snow. month or two," Depuis said. tural design. scaffolding removed. Ferrara sees The wooden scaffolding was "The way the slabs (of concrete) another benefit of the makeshift erected to protect library users from were designed created an opportu- covering. "It keeps the falling ice off scaffolding presents on Laurier's "Personally, I don't feel it's an chunks of cement falling off the out- nity for moisture to collect. In the the entrance as well. I would like to campus, Erin Sargeant, a Laurier issue," Sargeant said. "We don't side of the building. The library is winter, the freezing of this moisture see some sort of permanent cover Ambassador, said most people visit- take people inside the library, so we now accessible only through the would cause it to expand, and the for the library entrance," she said. ing the campus assume it is every- don't really have to mention it." front entrance, since the lower concrete would crack," Depuis said. Despite the obvious eyesore the dayrepairs. Local business will pay tuition

new mode of advertising the day The first recipient of this positive forms such as the draw. Fashion Show, put on by the stu- SABRINA SACCOCCIO after watching 20/20's special woman's generosity was a student Shear Heaven began operations dents. Cord News episode on the "10 Most Fascinating of the University of Southern in the Waterloo area twelve years Shear Heaven hopes to set a new Shear Heaven hair salon plans to People of 1995". Drummond was Mississippi. ago, and appreciates the business trend with this advertising tech- use its advertising dollars creatively inspired by an elderly lady inter- nique. Ifit is successful, they hope to this year. viewed on the show. The woman use some of their advertising money The salon, located at 354 King donated most of her savings to stu- Shear Heaven hopes to set each year to fund a student's tuition. St. North, on the corner of Columbia dents in the U.S. who could not Students may become eligible to adjacent to McDonald's, will pay for afford college or university. a new advertising trend contend for the donation by filling a university student's tuition for the The most intriguing aspect is out a ballot when visiting the salon duration of a spring, summer or fall that this lady, who would usually be "I was so touched by this generated from the town's two uni- for any hair service. Shear Heaven term. Up to $1200 will be donated considered fairly poor, earned her woman's actions, I thought, why versities. Many WLU students are offers average prices for such ser- to supplement the schooling of a life savings of $250,000 by washing not?" explained Drummond. "I fig- included in the clientele of the salon; vices, attempting to accommodate from UW or WLU student's tuition costs, other people's clothing by hand in ure I'll take a risk with my advertis- this is why Shear Heaven donates everyone's needs. Costs range covering the expense of 2.5 credits her bathtub. Starting at the ripe age ing money and maybe other busi- certificates and advertises in the $24-39 for a woman's cut and $18- at WLU. of twelve, she began her business, nesses will follow my lead." The WLUer and the Cord. Moreover, in 24 for a man's. Students who wish The salon's owner, Linda saving every penny she made and salon wants to supplement its tradi- 1993 Shear Heaven donated its ser- to enter the draw should call the Drummond, notified the Cord of her living modestly. tional ways ofadvertising with more vices to WLU's charity fund-raiser salon at 884-5141.

2 Januu, j4, 1996 theCord -(News) In the aftermath of assassination A look at Israel in the weeks after Rabin's death

HEATH APPLEBAUM peace movement. Ironically, the for Israelis, a vulnerable time in cal theocratic ideal. This uncertainty peace; yet he was among the first to Cord News Commentary risks Rabin himself took cost him his their history when they must reflect has divided Israelis who are pas- seize the opportunity when the FROM Israel life. upon their aspirations and dreams sionate about their religion and feel chance for peace was real. At 11:14 PM on Saturday November It has now been over a month for the future. their traditional way of life is being In the wake of these events, the 4th the shocking truth was since the assassination took place, Beneath the pain lies a funda- threatened. Israeli government has appointed announced to the world. Yitzhak yet in the minds of Israelis and Jews mental question: How will Israel and Unfortunately, this fear has man- Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Rabin was dead, assassinated by around the world it feels as though it the peace process survive Rabin's ifested itselfin a new form of funda- Peres, Rabins second-in-command one of his countrymen. The fall of happened yesterday. An eerie death? mentalism that is disrupting life in of the Labour Party and partner their great leader permanently silence still lingers through the usu- Any answer at this point can only Israel. throughout the Peace negotiations, etched into the memory of the ally noisy city streets here; the be speculative. The cowardly actions of Yigal to take over the helm as Prime 100,000 Israelis who had witnessed national flag still flutters at half- Public sentiment following the Amir is an example of the danger of Minister. He has stated that the poli- the tragedy. mast across the country. The horror, assassination seems to have brought claiming the exclusive mantle of cies established during the Rabin During a peace rally in support grief and disillusionment which Israelis together, yet sharp political divine authority to justify violence. administration will remain intact of continued peace in the Middle swept across Israel still resonates. differences still remain across the Rabin's death leaves a huge void and that the peace process will con- East, Rabin had spoken passionately Shock and disorientation were the country. on the political leadership of the tinue. of liis faith in the future of Israeli pervasive feelings most of as experi- To understand the political situa- country because he was a man of The atmosphere here in Israel democracy and the need to reject, enced until the funeral. Even after, tion here, one must realize that this wisdom committed to the struggle has been extraordinary. Many condemn and contain the undercur- the trauma remains - but at the country is in the midst of a dramatic for peace, a world leader who pos- Israelis who were apprehensive rent of violence threatening Israel's same time the need to find meaning, political reversal which challenges sessed the foresight to push forward about the peace process are now in democracy. He said repeatedly that to make sense out of this craziness is the very fabric of Israeli society. in times of uncertainty. Rabin was a full support. Unity and a sense of a the time had come for Israel to overpowering. Israeli people are torn between a soldier for 27 years, who fought as common purpose has resulted from begin taking risks to accelerate the Now is a time of soul-searching modern secular state and a histori- long as there was no prospect for tragedy.

I get the feeling that I'm on the going to Consumer's Distributing walking the dog through the freez- verge of isolationism here. It's a and asking for everything on page ing cold after coming home from a good thing that I write for the Cord, 74 of the catalogue. You wouldn't three hour final exam. Now I know or I'd just be some nameless anthro- believe how well gifts like that go that a few people at Laurier have Culture pologist. You know, sometime (just over. dogs, cats, and rabbits, even a turtle, once) I'd like someone to start bang- Finally, it's nice to have pets. but be warned, don't let those purely ing on my door at midnight and They're fairly lovable, responsive to innocent eyes trap you. They will drag me off to last call at the Turret. how you are feeling and keep the keep you paying for the rest of your I'd like to stagger home from Wilfs messes to a minimum. However, life. only to boot up the computer and there is nothing more annoying than Shock an type essay for the next day. I'd like to wake up for a breakfast of ERIC HENRY at my place if they have to walk an Kraft Dinner at three in the after- Protect Your Cord News commentary hour to get there hasn't sunk in, but noon. I want sloshed UW students M* Waterloo is my home. I have lived I'm not complaining. There is usual- puking on my lawn! Can my dreams here all my life. So Christmas holi- ly a car when I need it, decent food never be fulfilled? Investment vQ/ days arrive and everyone else is and a real bed. No worries about the I've got some good friends here Preferred Service For ALL ACURAS heading back to Toronto, Ottawa utility bill. We even have a garage at Laurier. In talking to them, I've "Your car's home home." and Wiarton, 1 go on with business door opener. What luxury. found that by moving out, you often away from as usual. I see my parents just about But while living off your parents become closer to your family than FAIRVIEW 893-9000 every day. I use the same desk to do may seem pleasant, there are when you lived at home. Sure, they yy I I yy 2685 Kingsway Dr. my work that 1 used in the '80s. So drawbacks. It's the experiences I can hand deliver their Christmas WI Kitchener, Ont. • this article is going to be about the miss. The intangible day-to-day real- lists, but it's not as much fun as Located behind Fairview Mall Ride to Laurier available thrills and pitfalls of living at home, ity of slugging it out on your own in immersed in the culture of my folks, the world. I try to simulate this for my sister and my dog. myself. I don't borrow any money, I Requisite to living at home are do my own laundry and cook most decent parents. "Sure," they say, of my own food. But still, it's not the "come home whenever, and your same.

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theCord January 4, 1996 3 (News)— Resolve this, baby SCOTT STINSON lems dealing with the pressures of February while reading reinvent ourselves every time we Cord News Commentary everyday life to about worry re-eval- "War and Peace". You'll throw out a calendar? All a new Lets be perfectly honest here. We all uating our personal hygiene on a only end up covered in year means to me is a headache and have areas of our lives which could regular basis. once a But year, why nicotine patches at the signing the wrong date on checks for use a little fine tuning. Everybody not? video store on January a few months. The only other benefit has at least a few faults. You see, at the start of a new 31st looking for the is getting those quality calendars I'm not talking about those faults year we can step back and look at movie version of the fromreal estate agents. that are inherent to one's body, ourselves on a broad scale. What we Tolstoy classic. I don't see why people would If either. you, say, snore ridiculously like about ourselves, what we don't No, stick to the easy choose the new year as a potential loud or get indigestion easily then I know, ideally like. we should stuff. Get down to a pack turning point in their lives. Why not you've figured probably out a way to always be doing that, but we don't. of smokes a week and make Easter resolutions? What deal with that by now. No, I'm talk- So the stail of the year is the time to move up to "Charlie about Labour Day resolutions? Start ing about those faults that are easily do it. Browns Super Book of of a new television season resolu- correctable. You eat then Doritos, People often bitch about making Questions and Answers". tions? What have these events done forget to brush teeth. drink your You resolutions because they realize that Or something like that. to have them deemed unworthy of your roommate's beer. You watch very few are kept. I see this as less of You see, these resolutions can really TOM HRUBES resolution-making by society? Jerry Springer. These afflictions you a problem with making resolutions work in your favour. Use them to Cord News Commentary New Year's resolutions aren't can deal with. themselves, as it is a problem with drop those annoying habits of yours : The Official New Years Resolution about improving yourself; they're This is where New Year's making the wrong resolutions. The that you know you should quit but , Quiz: about failure. You made the same Resolutions come in. Since we're key is to not make unrealistic goals. never bother to get around to. This Year 1 will: (Check where resolutions last year. You'll make the being honest here, we perfectly If you smoke a pack of cigarettes a Now repeat after me, "1 resolve appropriate) same resolutions next year. It's a should realize that very few of us are day and the last book you read was to stop watching Jerry Springer. A) Consult with the Features editor vicious cycle. constantly trying to improve our "Clifford the Big Red Dog", then Geraldo once in a while, maybe even before choosing a topic for this Maybe it's time we changed what behaviour. We have enough prob- don't resolve to quit smoking by Sally Jessy, but no Jerry Springer...." column, thereby avoiding need- New Year's resolutions were all less duplication. about. We can make them a more B) Lose weight positive and fulfilling experience. EXPLORE Q Improve my grades Instead of promising to quit smoking, TEACHER TRAINING D) Stop sleeping in and missing class say "I'm going to get lung cancer this OPPORTUNITIES AT ONE OF EJ Stop sleeping through class year." Instead of vowing to get BRITAIN'S TOP TEACHING F) Stop smoking/drinking straight As this term, say "I'm going | G) Stop wasting money to fail every course this year in the FACILITIES II) Be an all around better person worst possible way." who is making this world a great This way, if you break your reso- place to live for everybody. lutions it's a positive experience. And The Seminar Room I) Breathe if you can keep them you can hold I Career Services, 232 King street How did you fare on the New your head high knowing you were ~ Year's Resolution quiz? If you circled one of the people who * stuck to their *'' ' : 7~. Wilfrid Laurier University anything but I) you have joined the resolutions. Tuesday, January 16, 1996 millions of people who make unreal- To those of you who didn't make m istic New Year's resolutions. You're resolutions this year I say congratu- the people who walk around on New lations. In your case, I am already Year's Eve saying "You see this ciga- preaching to the converted. For rette? This is the last one I'm ever those of you who were foolhardy Meet and Discuss Courses with Faculty from having in my life." And if your life enough to try and improve your- had only lasted another 3 hours selves this year, I say lotsa luck. I bet IrCHARLOTTE MASON COLLEGE]] you'd have been telling the truth. most of you have broken your Lancaster University UK The entire concept bothers me. promises to yourself by the time you Why do we feel it is necessary to read this article. Bag O' Crime

Assault with intent to resist arrest The matter will also be forwarded to 0115 hrs Wed 06 Dec 95 theDAC. Officers chased Ail individual who was acting suspiciously in the area of Theft under $5000 (unfounded) the Athletic Complex, The individual 1200twsThu 21 Dec 95 was apprehended in the area of 232 A report was received at the Security King and one of the officers was Department regarding money that assaulted in the process. The matter had been removed from arcade has been forwarded to the PAC. games which had been stored at the Turret. Investigation revealed that Mischief under $5000 the money had been removed by 0130 his Sat 09 Dec 95 WLJUSU officials In connection with a Once again the gate arm at lot 20 civil dispute between WLUSU and PHARMACY was found broken. the owners of the games. The theft fe considered unfounded and is a civil Attempt break and enter matter betweenthe parties involved. 1650 hrs Sun 10 Dec 95 PersonCs) unknown attempted to Ibeft under &5000 break into an office in the Peters 1100brs Sat 30 Dec 95 Building. The matter is under inves- Library staffreported that persons) tigation. unknown stole a computer monitor and a printer from an office on the Common assault assault peace third floor. Investigation revealed officer & assault with intent to that the theft probably took place resist arrest sometime on Dec 21 as the library 0020 hrs Tliu 21 Dec 95 was closed during the holiday period Officers responded to a call lor assis- and there were no signs of forced tance from Wiifs staff who were entry into the building. The having a problem with an intoxicat- suspectfsj gained entryinto the office ed patron. investigation revealed by smashing the window in die door >￿ -« On Campus: 3rd floor in the SUB that one of the staff had been to gain access. Waterloo Regional assaulted by the suspect Officers Police Identification unit attended were also assaulted while in the exe- and were able to lift some linger cution of their duties. The investiga- prints from the scene. The matter fe tion continues with charges pending. still under investigation.

4 January 4, 1996 theCord OPINION the cord Editorial Code far from settled tendon between the Students' Union and the adminis- tration is jurisdiction over student behaviour off-cam- Call it a step sideways. pus. That much was obvious at the BOG meeting. The events of the WLU Board of Governors meeting WLUSU President Scott McCormick cut straight to on December sth were neither a huge victory for the the issue when addressing the Board, choosing to argue Students' Union, nor were they a huge defeat. One thing that students act as private citizens when not on the

is clear - the crucial steps that will resolve the issue of a Laurier campus, and that they should be dealt with by Code of Conduct for students are a long way from being the law enforcement agencies already in place to deal taken. with private citizens. WLUSP A quick recap: after over an hour of debate that While his comments sparked some discussion as to A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication ranged from polite to heated, the Board of Governors whether the University should be involved in disciplin- (BOG) voted to strike a presidential committee that will ing students for their behaviour off-campus, the Board 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 meet sometime this month in an attempt to come up never gave a solid indication as to which side they were (519) 884-2990 with a new Code of Conduct for the 1996/97 on. While some of the Governors openly questioned Fax: (519) 884-5596 Undergraduate Calendar. how far the school's jurisdiction should reach, others Advertising: (519) 884-5092 The key factor in this decision is that the committee clearly felt that the University is justified in attempting is to have faculty, staff, and student representation. It to preserve its reputation by disciplining students who was the lack of student consent that ultimately killed publicly attract negative attention. "My freakin' ears!" the proposed code that was brought before the BOG at Sooner or later, the BOG is going to have to decide — Todd Flanders, "The Simpsons" that December meeting. this one. The presidential committee members can Cathy Conrad, President of the Graduate Students meet until they're blue in the face, but I'd be stunned if Association (GSA) repeatedly stressed that while they either side backed down at this stage in the game. EditorialBoard were not opposed to a code that would deal with stu- While the different parties involved in this issue have Editor-in-Chief Scott Stinson dent conduct in principle, they felt it was wrong to leave not met face to face before, there was a lengthy negoti- News Editor Kathy Cawsey the students out of the process. This argument held ation process between lawyers for WLUSU and the Associate News Editor Tom Hrubes water with the Board, so the proposed code was administration that ultimately failed. Whether the dis- Entertainment Editor Melanie Seal shelved. cussion is between Lorna Marsden and Scott Assistant Entertainment Editor Aaron Hunter That's the good news for students who feared the McCormick or their lawyers, the impasse is likely to be Sports Editor Pete Robinson recognition of broad jurisduction for the university the same. Assistant Sports Editor Libbi Hood administration, including off-campus activities. The So don't bet that the committee will bring a mutual- Features Editor David Popovich BOG did not just rubber stamp the proposed code, as ly-agreed upon Code to the BOG for their approval. Production Manager JeremyKen- many people assumed it would. Given the surprise of their last meeting, it's difficult to That's the end of the good news. The bad news is say what the Board would do at that point. I hope that Cord Staff that while the proposed code was shelved, the real they get right down to heart of the issue. How far does Production Assistants Megan Barnard debate was avoided. It's no secret that the bone of con- the school's power reach? Whether or not the Colleen Nicholson Tina Tam Classified Coordinator Christine Editorial by Scott Stinson, Editor-in-Chief Romeo The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Cord Staff, the edito- Circulation and Filing Tony Tsai rial board or WilfridLaurier University Student Publications. Copy Editors Ameena Ahsan Natalie Haines International Coordinator Lilian Schaer questions and help me in any way possible. The office, which has had to close on Wednesdays in Student Publications Staff an attempt to keep up witht the work load, may have to Photo Manager Marion Hensel be closed two days a week next year for the same pur- Photo Technicians Phill Kinzinger pose. Obviously, staff time will also have to be taken up Steve Williams by questions students will inevitably have regarding the Letters upcoming changes to the Canada Student Loan. When Jenny Wong Art Director Andrew White students are faced with delays in receiving funds, it is Systems Administrator Neil Weber To the Editor the OSAP office staff who hear the complaints from stu- Public Relations Manager Carla DAnnibale dents. When the Student Awards staff isreduced to four Advertising Manager Tracey Bowers people, the work load overload will be stressful enough Ad Sales Representative Rob Hornick without students who don't understand the difficulties Ad Production Manager Dave Kerth Cuts will hurt students the lack ofstaffing creates. Ad Production Assistants Danielle Chartrand When decisions are made based solely on money, Shannon Douds Dear Editor, people inevitably are hurt, in this case students and staff Treasurer Jamie Hill OSAP students beware, jobs that are being axed in the will both suffer. Students who are concerned about the Student Awards Office as a result of budget cuts will problems facing not only the Student Awards Office but Board of Directors greatly increase the number of weeks it will take for also many other administrative offices on campus President Susan Barry many students to receive their loans. The two positions should write, phone, fax the senior administrators of the Directors Karen Bula alreay being chopped obviously should not be since the University. Steve Groenveld David Janzen staff already works at a rapid and constant pace trying When these problems that I have suggested arise in Laurie Legault Shayne Lidkea to meet students' needs. And despite that they have the future, students will have no one to blame but them- always been busy during the numerous times I have selves ifthey don't act now. come for help, they have never failed to answer all my Don Snow The Cord will not print anything that is racist, sexist, or homophobic in nature, as deemed by the staff as a voting body. The Cord will not print anything in violation of its Code of Ethics, outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cora subscription rates are $15.00 per term for addresses within Canada, and $18.00 for outside the country. The Cord is printed by CanWeb Printing. The Cord is a member of Canadian University Press. All commentary is strictly the of the writer does not the staff, board, or WLU ahead opinion and necessarily reflect those of Cord the editorial Thinking back and looking Publications. Copyright © 1994 by WLU Student Publications, 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L

Contributors:. Paul McLean, Roxanne Coppens, Connie Hawkins, Sabrina KERRIE-LEE BROWN the moon? Events such as these will stay with us for a Saccoccio, Karrie Whitmore, Jelena Mihajlovic, Virginia Parker, Cord opinion long time. And whether we realize it or not our history Katherine Harding, Wendy Milliken, Steve Hunwicks, Jason When you think of Christmas what do you think of? Do is made up of these events also. Therefore, we must not Bilodeau, Greg Chownyk, Matt Lauder, Jim Donnelly, Laurie Frink, you think ofshopping and gifls?or holly and eggnog? or forget the tremendous impact that some of these issues Kelly Westlake, Brad Ross, Tanya Ventura, George Raptis, Lynn, Joel going home for the holidays or just the end of exams? or events (which are often politically inclined) will have Sean Moore, Lori Dysievick, Bernadette Raffoul, Conor McCreery, Alison Tucker, Jason Kalra, Deanna Nascimben, Michelle Demeyere, Whatever this season may have meant to you this year, on us, and whether they be national or international Nmia Ashkewe, Andreas Hemming. or however you may have spent these past two or three news, we are not likely to forget. weeks, differs, of course, from one household to the The outcome of the Quebec Referendum, on October next. But, I'm sure most of us can agree that Christmas 30th, will have a tremendous impact between Letters Policy generally a time of joy and happiness in preparation of Quebeckers and the rest of Canada. The aftermath of * All tetters must be signed and submitted with the author's name, student ringing in the new year! It is also a time for family and the "no" vote has still left much turmoil to be resolved. identification number and telephone number. friends to come together and share their experiences Will Quebec face economic or political setbacks as a •AH letters will be printed with the author's name. Letters can be printed and reflect about the past year and the beginning of a result of their efforts towards separation? Or will their without the author'sname only by permission ofthe Editor-irt-Chiaf, new initial efforts increase their recognition of cultural dis- • letters must be received by Tuesday at noon for publication in that It is true, however, that some events in 1995 will not tinctiveness within Canadian society? Many of these week's issue in pint, on disk, or via e-mail to: 22<:wrd<§Waehl .wlu.ca effect our lives as much as others, remember the mar- questions will have to be answered, perhaps in the new ￿ letters that are submitted on disk or via e-mail must be accompanied by riage of Michael Jackson and Lisa-Marie Presley? Or the year, ifCanada does not want to see another "close call" a signed hard copy new Batman Forever movie? What about the imple- like this again. • letters must be typed, double spaced , and cannot exceed 500words. mentation of photo radar? Or the Interact Direct Also, on November 4th, as I'm sure we all know •The Cordreserves the right to edit any letter. Spelling and grammar will Payment Method? Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated not be corrected. Most of these things we probably aren't thinking following a pro peace rally in Tel Aviv. What does this •The Cordreserves the right to reject any letter in whole or in part, that is twice about now...however, what about the Oklahoma say about the world's attempt at peace? Ifa man's life is to violation of existing Cord policies. bombing crisis? Or the Harris government's welfare taken away from him by a right wing extremist who cuts? Or the local Ontario man who just recently visited Continued on page 6

theCord January 4, 1996 5 (Opinion)— What deserves a good mark?

BROOKE GREENFIELD midterm, but each assignment is 'em! But I still can't write midterms, express their ideas better in differ- because I didn't get an A+ average. Cord Opinion only worth three percent of our final and that's what will be reflected in ent ways, as anyone who's ever So who the hell am I? I'm just Okay, so we all watched as basket- grade. Hmmmm.... my final grade. You don't test my taken Educational Pyschology another pawn in the Game of Life. ball great Deshaun Hardell made it I used to get an A+ for regurgi- organizational skills. But that would know. I think everyone in the But someday I might be Queen of to college on Beverly Hils "Don't- tating material exactly the way a doesn't mean I don't know the educational field should take that the Educational System in Canada, Deny-That-You-Watch-It" 90210 prof wanted to see it, and they put material you're presenting day in course. and man will you see some changes and wonder boy Brandon Walsh me on the Dean's Honour List for and day out. I studied with a friend Don't get me wrong, I have had then. There's too many bright peo- discovered that Deshaun had a that. Today, I'm still the same per- and we both understood but one of some awesome classes in the past ple who are getting cast aside learning disability. Teachers son, but with volunteer work and a us got 30 percent more than the and present. But there are still too because they don't necessarily learn bumped Hardell's grades so he part-time job, my head is getting full other. Riddle me that. many that have a warped interpre- the way society wants them to, and could make it to college, then college of other things and I can't regurgi- Well, I'm not the only one who's tation of what deserves a "good too many Honour Roll students who made exceptions so he could stay on tate as well as I used to. So who's figured this out. On e-mail the other mark". I'm not saying it's the profs are graduating without an ability to the varsity team. Sure this is this is the model student? these days, I'm day, I got some stuff" about "Dave fault, nor the university's fault, but communicate and cooperate with the media, and the media tends to working twice as hard for half the Barry's View on College". I don't somewhere along the line someone others. You business students may exaggerate, but it gives the message marks. I told Counselling Services know who Dave Barry is, but he's decided what was the "standard' hate group projects, but your that school doesn't necessarily pre- my troubles and they had me all fig- hit the nail on the head: "College is and unfortunately it stuck. Too bad. employers are going to be thankful pare you for the real world. I'm in ured out because this is a common basically a bunch of rooms where I might not get into Teacher's for them. my fourth year here at Laurier, and problem. Many students can float you sit for roughly two thousand College even though anyone I've Think ofit this way...when you're it has suddenly hit me like a ton of through year after year of cram- hours and try to memorize things." I ever worked with as a Teaching teaching a baby to walk and he/she bricks: No one has taught me how ming for finals and doing just fine once had a prof who let us decide Assistant has given me rave doesn't get itright the first time, you to learn but when you get to the higher lev- our own weighting system for reviews. I may have some revolu- don't say "sorry, you're not good at We've heard of "weeder" cours- els that build on that "previously assignments and finals. He had it tionary ideas about how to change walking at that's what I'm going to es in first year and we all know acquired knowledge" that died with goin' on. He knew that some people the system that no one will listen to tell anyone who asks.". which ones they are. My question is, the first beer you had after those what arc they weeding out? People exams, you can't find that "knowl- who panic in exams? People who edge" to build on. Pardon? Why can't write fast enough to get all didn't I know this in first year? their ideas down in an hour and a Because they rewarded me with As Can Vour "Guys" Swim? half? People who read that essay for good memorization. question incorrectly, and subse- When you fall off the bandwag- quently don't deserve that credit? on, profs start looking at you differ- Basically, if you can't tell me every- ently. You get more of the "are you Learn more about your oiun "swimmers" and help thing you know in a three hour following me?" than you used to. / infertile couples too. final, you aren't "smart enough"? Well, yes I am. I bet I can explain it / What about all the stories of grade to you in more ways than you can g 'C t \ Approximately 407» of infertile couples cannot achieue / \ ten dropouts who become presi- explain it to me. But I'm just not a m pregnancy because the male is infertile. dents ofmultinational companies? test writer any more. I don't know \ * jTT Donor insemination giues these couples a chance to /J Well, in my program, we don't why. If I knew that, I'd have 99 per- M, haue children. have weekly cent again. I could probably teach do essays. We assign- ® ments that together account for a the bloody course, but there is just LjajjiLlfflHra whopping 20 percent of the course. no way that I have the test skills to Each on takes considerably more pull off the marks you're expecting. If you are interested in being a sperm donor and are between 18 and 35 years of age, a time than an hour and half Organizational skills? Sure I've got call the C.fI.R.E. Centre weekdays between 9:00 am-12:30 pm and 2:00-4:30 pm. fill inquiries are held in the strictest confidence. Continued from page 5 But, 112 do want to express to you my feelings about how specific events Successful candidates are guaranteed reimbursement for their time and their claims it was "an order from God" throughout a year can certainly trauel expenses. as the man spoke at a pro peace affect our lives and eventually our C.fI.R.E. centre, 18 Pine Street, Suite 400, Kitchener, ON, N2H SZB, (519) 570-0090 rally, it scares me to think of what future. It is important torealize this this says about international securi- impact as we all want to have bright ty today. It is true what U.N. futures as university graduates. Secretary General Boutros Boutros Thus, keep in mind the events that Ghali said, that the assassination you hear on the news, watch on "was an outrageous act of terror." television, or experience yourselves, Rabin will standout inhistory as the because they will in some way or leader who recognized the "need another disadvantage or benefit TURREII for Israelis and Arabs alike to put you. Let's look forward to an excit- wants to behind the hostility and bloodshed ing now year. And whatever you which had poisoned the region for do. don't let your New Year be hov- decades." My question is whether ered by the bad events of the past! his death will stop this hostility and 1996 will undoubtedly bring lots of

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E MOLSON^P 112 CANADIAN 6 January 4, 1996 theCord FEATURE The evolution of New Year's Remember those days when you didn't know of "the hangover"?

MIKE VENCEL start of 1996 but the meaning and get drunk with your friends night and there's the opportunity you honestly say you would head Cord Features behind it can be different for every- again.? Not very. that strangers will kiss you to ring in into work/school on New Year's day Have you ever noticed how New one. To retailers, a chance to make I guess as I've gotten older I've the new year. Then there's New after consuming enough alcohol to Year's Eve has changed as you grow money. To my parents, a quiet noticed how over-marketed this hol- Year's day. drown a small nation? Not bloody up? evening at home. To my friends, a iday is. "Spend New Year's at (insert Holiday, my ass. I haven't been likely. So what is New Year's to me? When you're a kid, it's a chance chance to get drunk out of their name here)" screams at you from home since 4:3opm Sunday and I've An over-marketed holiday, plain and to stay up late with mommy and minds. To some 1996 is a clean billboards as you drive down King spend the past nine hours in the simple. So if I feel this way about daddy watching a big ball drop on slate, a chance to rectify past mis- St. Why, I ask? How is New Year's at Cord offices. The only reason this New Year's, what did I do for it you TV and then screaming "Happy takes and to make new ventures. (insert name here) any different day is a holiday, is to give people a may ask? New Year!" at the top of your lungs. Resolutions, that's what most call then any given Thursday night? It's chance to sleep off hangovers. Can I went into Toronto, did the pre- Then as you get older the meaning them. "I will do all my readings for the same smoky atmosphere, same requisite drinking, stumbling about of New Year's changes. Soon you this term, 1 will talk to that girl I like, dance floor and the same music. and passing out. So I'm a don't stay at home for New Year's, I will save the planet." We've all The difference being that hypocrite, shoot me. you're out with your grade school made them but how many of us the club is packed friends having pop and chips at a have actually kept them? To others beyond capacity, party and phoning dad for a ride New Year's is just another day, no everybody home at 12:30am. Then you hit high different from the rest. In midst of screams school and you're not old enough to all these conflicting views, you must "Happy drink but someone's parents are wonder how I see New Year's. New away and they left the liquor cabinet WeU, I don't make resolutions Year!" unlocked... Finally there's universi- because I've always found them stu- a t ty, you're old enough to buy your pid. Sure, I'll do the readings for the mid- own booze so let the good times roll. term right after I ask out my dream Instead of being cooped up in a date and save the world. To me, stuffy house, you now have a multi- New Year's is no different then any tude of choices to spend the night other day and you have to admit, it partying. Bars, restaurants, home, really isn't. Except for a lot of "Woo- the list goes on and on. During your Hooing" at midnight and drunkenly drunken rages have you actually falling over stuff (which could be considered what New Years is all done any night ofthe week at Phil's), about? how is it going to be any different Sure, it's the end of 1995 and the from this Thursday when you go out Times of change

a great deal of tradition and dictated by a date. Why must day so special to those of our time? a calendar day which very essence symbolism represented at January Ist be the day to stop It is an annual second chance. A emphasizes renewal. Yet, in many this time. Yet, isn't this smoking, or eating right, or spend- renewed life. However, it need not cases this is just not enough as one just another excuse for ing more time with their family? be limited to this single day. I can't exists in an ocean of limited time the weak hearted? If I The year may be a constant 365 count the number of second guarantees and subscriptions which want to change myself days, however life does not follow chances I've had in my life, but I propel a person through their lives I'm not going to wait any particular clock. While one know for a fact very few have actu- over- until the beginning of waits for that single day to arrive all ally come as of January 1st. Unless the year. It's May and those other cherished days in you're living your life with guar- the opportunity for between are rapidly wasting away antees from the Bay and change does arise, but without them realizing it. Ford it's very likely you're wait I've got to hold out New Year's has become a safe like me. I've realized that another seven months. haven for those who desire an alter- it is important that if I Perhaps at one time it was ation to their lives, yet need that want change in my life a valid act to make a New push to actually make the attempt. that change can be Year's resolution, however some- Yet, that is all that it is, a push. It is immediate if I wish. The where along the line, like many, it up to the individual to make the calendar does not deter- has become perverted into this time effort to improve themselves or to mine my desire to diversi- of empty celebration. We have to renew themselves. fy. I can honestly admit that DAVID POPOVICH keep in mind that we all live in a Is renewal the key to all of this? there are times when my Cord Features changing world, however is it auto- Do people feel a sense ofrevitaliza- actions are greatly influenced Ah, but another year has sifted matically assumed that since New tion with the new year? Is this what by the clock on the wall when it away through the sands of time an a Year's has lost its value, the value of makes comes my academic life and getting new arrives with images of renewal personal truth and discipline is this around this is next to impossible as whelmed by this and change. As everyone knows this equally erroneous? most may understand. This would perpetual current living their lives is the time to make those life alter- New Year's should be regarded explain why "avoiding stress" never until the next bill or statement ing proclamations. It is the moment as a time of motivation if not any- seems to arise as a primary element comes through the prompt mail ser- when people consider reform or thing else in this day. However, it when I consider any alterations in vice. adjustment to some aspect of their should not be the only time in my life. Perhaps the meaning of New lives. To better or to improve one- which one is to consider action Unfortunately, many people are Year's has changed. That element of self. However, to me there is a dri- People should rely on them- enveloped by their environment the value of resolution has faded ving question which needs to be selves, not a simple date on a , and their life becomes turned to a and it is now but a reminder of the asked. Why does the beginning of calendar in order to make that \ wall clock. This is understandable potential for change. If this is the the year emphasize the need for change. If the opportunity arises \ when you consider the rushing soci- case people must remember this change? for someone to act or improve ety in which we live. When time and realize that everyday is the pos- Let's think about this one for a themselves or something within becomes such an important com- sible day to take that step towards second. I know of course that there's their own lives why must they be modity it is a luxury to be prescribed improvement.

theCord January 4, 1996 7 (Feature)—

Features Looks into the Future Via the powers ofthe unknown, CordFeatures has acquired incredible information about the new year. Now, take a brief glimpse, ifyou dare, as we gaze into the mysteriousfuture. December 9th Macpherson and Niomi Campbell The misspelling of the words"sup- when their plane crashes on per model" results in the cannibal- location in a remote section of istic death of Cindy Crawford, Elle South America.

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January 1 st Nameth as true killer. More evi- the * After 65 million and 1 years dence is discovered later linking dinosaur do not come back. Nameth to the mysterious death of TO DIE FOR sports broadcasting legend SibiltlIflll til 11 From the director of Drugstore Cowboy&My Own Private Idaho January 29th Howard Cossell. Elvis will finally come out of hiding from the small town of Tweed, 28th August Jan. sto Jan. 15 one block south of Ontario iHiiß where he has been fondly A certain unmentioned software 11 davs!! Bridgeport & [i fl 6 Princess St. W * IJJ referred to by the towns people as company is honoured by the King in Uptown Waterloo. Waterloo 885-2950 "little Heifer" and quickly gains his Government of the United States new CEO title as the King of K- with it's own national "MICRO" Mart. Holiday.

February 4th July 1 st FLY INTO A FANTASTIC CAREER! The unemployment rate in the Chicken Face will become the next United States will briefly rise to snack food craze sweeping the astounding levels as millions of nation beating out all other deep Dead Heads realize they have to fried battered critters. us at ASCI Night for an opportunity to: actually find jobs. The panic quickly Join ends as millions of people decide to November 21st make it their life long ambition to In a shocking turn of events aliens u * •learn self-marketing tips, follow the geriatric world touring will reveal themselves to Beatles. Canadians and make the earth v—/ with successful shattering announcement that February 14th Mike Harris is actually one ofus. David Bronstein, Dial-A-Date Infomercial Celebrity and self-elect- September 19th •understand career trends ed David Bronstein fan club presi- The infamous latin group Manudo dent finally gets a date with his per- reemerges after being absent from fect equal, Bob Saget. the music scene for almost two \ 1 *hear the facts on specific decades. Amazingly, none of the \ career paths. April Ist band members have aged as they J The Hollywood Media Production claim they were abducted by aliens Board in co-operation with the in the year 1978 after their tour State of California agree to abolish bus was lost on the way to a gig at the open door policy on TV Talk a 11awana Bingo Parlour. Tuesday, January 9, 1996 Show Hosts sending dozens of washed up actors to the unemploy- October 31st 5:30- 7:00 -- ment lines. Radio giant Casey Casem and p.m. P1025/27 Arnold Schwarzenegger team up in a new hit comedy called April 17th "Roommates". Bottlers of a well known soft-drink will create a beverage with all the November 30th flavour and colour ofcheese. A mysterious religious group takes Presented by SBE ~ Sponsored by London Life the world by storm spreading their May 4th strange messages of salvation Shocking new evidence in the O.J. while cornering the market on London Simpson case is discovered too late Prickly Pears. | jfp revealing former football great Joe

8 January 4,1996 theCord SUPPLEMENT PROVIDED BY HARASSMENT/DISCRIMINATION OFFICE SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES Wilfrid Laurier University

PREAMBLE 2. "Wherever possible, complaints of sexual (b) submission to or rejection of such conduct Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to harassment will be resolved informally or by by an individual is used as the basis for providing an environment for study, teach- mediation. employment, or for academic performance, ing, research work, and recreation, for all Formal hearings under this Policy will be ini- status or accreditation decisions affecting members of the University community that is tiated only after an informal resolution or such individual; or supportive of professional and personal mediation of the complaint has been attempt- development and free from sexual harass- ed and has failed or has been explored." (c) such conduct interferes with an individ- ment. As such, the University does not con- ual's work or academic performance; or done behaviour on campus that may under- 3. 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Sexual Harassment Committee shall be this Policy, except that where any Collective acts of appointed by the President, after consultation Agreement to which the University is a party sexual harassment. with the Sexual Harassment Officer, consist- contains provisions relating to sexual harass- ing of 15 members, 9 of whom shall serve for ment, the terms of that Collective Agreement Part II: Definitions two years and 6 of whom shall serve for a shall be applied to the alleged harassment for period of one year. Thereafter, appointments members of the appropriate bargaining unit In this policy: "Chairperson" means the are for a period of two years. accused of sexual harassment. It is, however, Chairperson of the Sexual Harassment evident that romantic and sexual relation- Committee. "Committee" means the Sexual 2. Each University constituency shall provide ships may develop between members of the Harassment Committee. 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"President" means the One member, and one alternate member, Where such relief is impractical, or harmful to the President of Wilfrid Laurier University. both of whom shall serve for a period of two rights of the less powerful party (e.g. where a pro- "Sexual harassment" includes conduct of a years. fessor is the only person competent to supervise a sexual nature such as, but not limited to, sex- particular thesis), other procedures to ensure fair- ual assault, verbal abuse or threats, unwel- United Food and Commercial Workers' Union: ness must be devised, possibly in consultation come sexual invitations or requests, demands One member, and one alternate member, with the appropriate Department Chairperson, for sexual favours, or unwelcome and repeat- both of whom shall serve for a period of two Dean or Director." ed innuendos or taunting about a person's years. Part I: Fundamental Principles body, appearance or sexual orientation, when: 3. Members of the Committee who have com- 1. "All procedures followed under this Policy pleted their term of membership may be re- shall be guided by the paramount need to (a) submission to or rejection of such conduct nominated as members. ensure that complainants, respondents, and is made either explicitly or implicitly a term witnesses are treated fairly according to the or 4. A Chairperson of the Committee will be rules of natural condition of an individual's employment, elected to serve for a period of two years by justice." academic status or academic accreditation; or and from the members of the Committee. SUPPLEMENT PROVIDED BY HARASSMENT/DISCRIMINATION OFFICE

5. The Chairperson shall: complaint, the Sexual Harassment Officer are entitled to be present throughout the will provide the respondent with a written hearing. At the beginning of the hearing after (a) receive written requests to convene a summary of same and will discuss the com- discussion with the parties, the Panel shall meeting of a Panel of the Sexual Harassment plaint with both parties and either attempt determine the circumstances in which wit- Committee to consider complaints of sexual personally toresolve the complaint fairly and nesses and others may be present during the harassment; acceptably to both parties, or, with the agree- hearing. ment of the parties, refer the complaint to a (b) upon receiving a written request to con- mediator selected by the Sexual Harassment 8. In arriving at its decision upon the disposi- vene a meeting of the Panel shall: Officer and agreed upon by the complainant tion of the complaint, the Panel shall consider and respondent for such resolution. such factors as: (i) "set a date and place for a formal hearing of the complaint in consultation with the par- 2. If a fair and acceptable resolution is (i) "the degree of aggression and physical ties and inform them accordingly; reached with the Sexual Harassment Officer contact which occurred; or the mediator, both parties will sign a state- (ii) "whether the harassment was continuous; (ii) "nominate one member of the Committee ment to that effect which will be filed with (iii) "the age of the complainant; to the Panel; the Sexual Harassment Officer. No further (iv) "the relationship of the parties; action on the complaint so resolved will be v) "the impact of the harassment on the com- (iii) "consult with each party as to the compo- taken unless the parties fail to comply with plainant; sition of the Panel to consider the complaint, the terms on which the complaint is resolved. (vi) "the respondent's knowledge of wrong- allowing each party: doing; (A) to nominate two members from the 3. If a fair and acceptable resolution is not (vii) "the need to prevent the repetition of Committee to serve on the Panel, and reached by the Sexual Harassment Officer or proved harassment towards the complainant the mediator within 20 days of receipt by the or others. (B) subject to the decision of the Sexual Harassment Officer of the written Chairperson, to object to any statement of complaint, the Sexual 9. The Panel's decision will be final and will member of the Panel; Harassment Officer will so inform the parties be that reached by a majority of the members. in writing and the complainant may then The decision willbe written and deli ered to (iv) "inform the parties in writing of the com- elect to: the parties and the President within 10 days position of the Panel; of the conclusion of the hearing. (a) withdraw the complaint; or (v) "inform the President that a hearing is to 10. Where the Panel's decision is subject to be convened and that a Hearing Moderator is b) commence proceedings for a formal hear- the disciplinary provisions of an agreement required to be appointed, who will act as ing. between the University and a Union or non-voting Moderator of the Panel; Association comprised of members of the 4. If the complainant fails to make an election University constituency, the Panel's decision (vi) "inform, as appropriate, the President of: under clause three within 10 days of the shall state only the complaint and whether expiry of the 20-day period allowed for infor- the complaint was upheld. In all other (A) Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty mal resolution or mediation under that instances, the Panel's decision to uphold the Association; clause, the complaint shall be deemed to be complaint may include any of the following withdrawn by the complainant and no fur- dispositions: (B) Wilfrid Laurier University Students ther action will be taken by the Sexual Union; Harassment Officer. (a) an oral or written reprimand by the Panel; and/or (C) Wilfrid Laurier University Staff 5. All statements and disclosures made, infor- Association; mation furnished and documents and b) inclusion of the Panel's decision in the per- exhibits provided or presented to the Sexual sonnel or academic file of the respondent in (D) the local of the Canadian Union of Harassment Officer or mediator by the par- cases where this is not mandated by any Public Employees; ties or any other persons are without preju- other agreement; and/or dice, confidential, and shall not be disclosed (E) the local of the United Food and by anyone except with the consent of both (c) an order that the respondent receive coun- Commercial Workers' Union. parties or under compulsion of law. selling regarding sexual harassment; or

Part IV: Initiating the Complaint Part VI: Formal Hearing Procedures (d) a recommendation to the appropriate authority that the respondent be removed 1. A member or group of the University com- 1. A formal hearing of a complaint of sexual from the position of supervisory authority to munity with a complaint about behaviour by harassment will be held by the Panel of the another position, or suspended or dismissed an individual(s) which the complainant(s) Sexual Harassment Committee only after the from the University, or any of its facilities or consider(s) to be sexual harassment is encour- Sexual Harassment Officer has determined programs. aged to request the individual(s) to cease the that an attempt has been made under Part V offending behaviour. of the Policy to reach a fair and acceptable 11. In all cases, in the event that a complaint resolution and that such attempt has failed or is upheld the Panel may recommend to the 2. In the absence of exceptional circumstances the complainant has elected, under Part IV, to appropriate authority that a decision concern- which shall be determined by the Sexual proceed directly with a formal hearing. ing the complainant, e.g. a grade, merit incre- Harassment Officer, a complaint of sexual ment, or promotion be reconsidered to harassment must be made to the Sexual 2. In order to commence proceedings for a remove any effect of sexual harassment on Harassment Officer within four months of the formal hearing of the complaint, the com- same. alleged harassment occurring. The Sexual plainant shall make a written request for such Harassment Officer shall thereupon consult hearing to the Chairperson. 12. In the event that a complaint against a the complainant with regard to the circum- member of the University community is stances of the complaint. 3. The Panel shall be struck by the upheld, and the University takes disciplinary Chairperson and subject to the agreement of action upon the finding against the member, 3. Following the consultation with the Sexual both parties as to any extension, shall con- a record of the disciplinary action shall be Harassment Officer, the complainant shall clude its hearing no later than 60 days from placed in the member's personnel/academic indicate immediately whether he/she elects the receipt by the Chairperson of the request or Official File, as applicable. Where the to: for a hearing from the complainant. Panel's decision is subject to the provisions of 4. The President shall appoint a non-voting an agreement between the University and a (a) take no further action; Hearing Moderator to preside over the meet- Union or Association comprised of members ing of the Panel. of the University constituency, any discipli- (b) proceed with an attempt to resolve the nary measure taken by the University against complaint informally or by mediation (under 5. The burden of proof of the alleged harass- a member of the University constituency pur- Part V); ment shall be upon the complainant who will suant to the recommendations of the Panel be required to prove by a preponderance of may be grieved pursuant to the (c) proceed with formal resolution (under evidence which shall be relevant, cogent and provisions for Grievance and Arbitration of Part VI). reliable, that the alleged harassment took the applicable agreement. place before the Panel will so decide. 4. If the complainant elects to proceed to 13. In the event that a complaint against a resolve the complaint informally or by medi- 6. The hearing shall comply with all the rules member of the University community is not ation, the complainant shall make a written of natural justice including but not limited to: upheld, no reference to the complaint shall be statement of the circumstances of the alleged placed or retained in a member's person- harassment and provide written authoriza- (i) "the right of the accused to be informed in nel/ academic or Official File, as applicable, tion for the Sexual Harassment Officer to pro- writing of the specific charges that have been and all documents relating to the complaint ceed with an informal resolution or arrange brought by the complainant; shall be kept confidential by the Sexual for mediation of the complaint. (ii) "the right to counsel; Harassment Officer, and shall be destroyed (iii) "the right to hear the evidence and to after the expiration of any time period Part V: Informal Resolution of cross-examine witnesses during a formal allowed for appeals. Complaints/Mediation hearing. 14. If the panel decides by a preponderance 1. Upon receipt of a written statement of 7. Only the parties and their representatives of evidence which shall be weighty, cogent, SUPPLEMENT PROVIDED BY HARASSMENT/DISCRIMINATION OFFICE

and reliable, that any complaint is fraudulent ber of complaints proceeded with and the (d) the provision of individual counselling or malicious and without any basis in fact, resolutions, mediation, and dispositions and/or instruction, concerning issues related such complaint will be regarded as sexual made under this Policy. The President will to sexual harassment for members of the harassment and disposed of as such under present his/her report, including the report University community who desire such coun- IV of the Policy. received by the President from the Sexual Part selling or instruction. Harassment Officer to the Board of 15. All statements and disclosures made, Governors, together with any recommenda- information furnished and documents and tions the President may have with respect to 3. Members of the University community are exhibits provided or presented to the Panel in matters in the report of the Sexual expected to familiarize themselves with the he course of a hearing are confidential and Harassment Officer or otherwise. requirements imposed upon them by the shall not be revealed to others except under Sexual Harassment Policy, particularly where compulsion of law. 2. It shall be an important duty of the Sexual their duties involve the exercise of authority Officer ensure that the Harassment to over other members. 16. All documents relating to a complaint University community is well informed about which is upheld shall be kept confidential by the nature and consequences of sexual the Sexual harassment and the contents of this Policy. 4.The University shall take responsible steps Harassment Officer, and shall be destroyed The performance of this duty shall include, to ensure that copies of this Policy are readily after the expiration of any time period but not be limited to: available to members of the University com- allowed for (a) making available a summary of this Policy munity. appeals, except that for statistical purposes to all new members of the University com- Sexual Officer shall keep a and members as the Harassment munity, to continuing neces- Part VIII: Other Proceedings record of the complaint. sary;

1. Should the commence pro- 17. Retaliation against an individual who has (b) the preparation and distribution of litera- complainant filed a complaint or who has served as a wit- ture explaining and clarifying the terms of ceedings before the Ontario Human Rights ness in any proceedings under this Policy this Policy, e.g. by giving examples of behav- Commission or in the courts or should any may itself be regarded as sexual harassment iour that may constitute sexual harassment; criminal prosecution be commenced concern- and disposed of as such under this part of the ing the circumstances of a complaint of sexu- Policy. (c) the organization and mounting of periodic al harassment being considered under this workshops and other events designed to /or Policy, proceedings under this Policy shall be Part VII: Annual Report and Other educate the University community about its suspended until those other proceedings are Responsibilities rights and obligations under this Policy, and about the nature and consequences of sexual concluded and the period of such suspension 1. The Sexual Harassment Officer will make harassment; shall not be included in the calculation of the an annual report to the President of the num- 60-day period in Part V1.3 of this Policy. Equity in Communication Guidelines Wilfrid Laurier University

The following guidelines presuppose that the sexual orientation, disability, age, religion presentations. Be aware of the many possible ways we communicate with one another not (racism, ethnocentrism, sexism, heterosexism, ways others may differ from yourself, for only reflect but also shape our society and ageism, etc.). example, not white, male, heterosexual, able- culture and, therefore, that avoiding exclu- Examples: "Paki"; "the yellow race"; bodied, Canadian, or Christian. sionary, discriminatory ways of communicat- "such a pretty little thing and first in the Language: Some Guidelines: ing is essential to achieving a more just soci- class"; "the fair/weaker sex"; "the little Unnecessary Words

" ety in the University. Harmful communica- woman"; "the wife"; "the little lady in the Examples and Alternatives: "lady doctor" / tion may be unintentional, or done in igno- back row"; "little old lady in tennis shoes"; male nurse" / "nurse "Mary Smith, a striking rance, but is nonetheless real. The University "women's libber"; "fag"; "dyke"; "cripple"; blonde, was elected president" "Mary Smith, Senate and Board of Governors have there- "girl/boy" (when referring to the former vice-president, was elected presi- fore approved these guidelines as a means to adults) .Devaluation can occur when the dent "authoress" / "author "Joe, who is gay, help the University community achieve equi- assumptions, values, or terminologies of one is the new president" / "Joe, the former sec- ty in communication "whether written, oral, group are imposed on another retary-treasurer, is the new president "poet- or visual" and so contribute to fostering a cli- group.Examples: "Columbus discovered ess" / "poet mate of mutual respect and appreciation of America"; "Eskimos"; "the girls in the office"; Inclusive Language diversity. The guidelines are illustrative "my girl will type the letter"; "she's okay; she Examples and Alternatives: rather than comprehensive. The resources thinks just like a man"; "he's okay; just a bit "Christmas party" / "end-of-term party and readings listed at the end offer further effeminate"; "she wears the pants in that fam- "Christian name" / "first name "maiden guidance. ily"; "deaf and dumb persons". name" / "birth name "Man" Language" Exclusion Examples and Alternatives: Some Definitions Exclusion in language can occur when certain "alumnus" / "alumna (referring to a Stereotyping nouns or pronouns are used in a generic or woman)" "alumni" / "alumnae (referring to Stereotyping categorizes or attaches labels to generalizing way that excludes some persons. women) "professor emeritus" / "professor individuals or groups so that they are judged Examples: "mankind"; "the man on emerita (referring to woman) "professors and valued-often negatively-on the basis of the street"; "man-made"; emeriti" / "professors emeritae (referring to the categorization or label rather than of their "manpower"; "policeman"; "the heart of women) "freshman" / "first-year student" own worth. man". Exclusion in visual materials can occur "chairman" / "chair, chairperson "mankind" Examples: Language: "you women"; when women, members of minority groups / "humankind, humanity, humans, human "you men"; "your people"; "you're not like or of Canada's indigenous peoples, or per- beings, people, women and men "man's other Indians/Eskimos/Sikhs [etc.] "you're sons with disabilities are not included. achievements" / "human achievement "the just like us"; "frugal/wily Scots"; "dumb Exclusion can occur in the classroom and man on the street, the common man" / "the blonde"; "broad"; "scatterbrained female"; course work when texts and essays by or ordinary person, ordinary people, people in "pushy female"; "the White Man"; "the Black about women or members of minority groups general" "big job"/ formidable job" "the Man"; "the Red Man" or of Canada's indigenous peoples are not heart of man" / "the human heart" "man- Visual: presenting women, disabled included in teaching or in assigned readings. made" / "synthetic, manufactured, crafted" or older persons as passive or only in assist- "manpower" / "workers, workforce, labour ing, subordinate, token, or decorative roles. Some Principles force, personnel" "workman" / "worker Devaluation Treat individuals and groups with respect, "foreman" / "supervisor "manned" / Devaluation belittles a person's worth or whether in conversation, in addressing other "staffed "spokesman" / "spokesperson, rep- work through judgments based on such persons or groups orally or in writing, in resentative "salesman" / "salesperson, sales things as ethnic background, colour, gender, talking or writing about them, or in visual representative "policeman", "policewoman" SUPPLEMENT PROVIDED BY HARASSMENT/DISCRIMINATION OFFICE

/ "police officer" (See further Occupations Awareness of Discriminatory Language On the Treatment of the Sexes in the Social and Titles.) In quoting texts or persons that use discrimi- Sciences. Social Sciences and Humanities Pronouns: he, she, his, hers" Use plural pro- natory language, use "sic" enclosed in square Research Council. Employment and nouns: "Each student should hand in his brackets "[sic]" or quotation marks to draw Immigration Canada 1983 paper." / "Students should hand in their attention to such language and to distance Eliminating Sex-role Stereotyping: Editorial papers. Omit the pronoun: "A university stu- yourself from it, and perhaps add alternative Guidelines for Employment and Immigration dent is apt to worry about his grades." / "uni- terminology. Canada Communications 1983. versity student is apt to worry about grades. Examples: "All men are mortal"/"All men [sic] Health and Welfare Canada 1983 Guidelines Use one:' "One should do his part." / "One are mortal" "He lets his wife hold an outside for the Elimination of Sexual Stereotyping in should do one's part. Substitute an article (a, job" / "He 'lets' his wife hold an outside job"; Language and Visual Material. Stark-Adamec, an, the) or the second-person pronoun "He says he 'lets' his wife hold an outside Cannie, and Meredith Kimball Science Free of (you, your): "Everyone should hand in his job" "He said, 'I saw a deaf and dumb per- Sexism: A Guide to the Conduct of Non-sexist exam now." / "Everyone should hand in the son'" / "He said, 'I saw a deaf and dumb [sic] Research with Checklist for Researchers, exam now; you should hand in your exam person" "Eskimos" / "Eskimos" [sic] i.e. Inuit Editors, Granting Agencies, and Reviewers. now. Use "he or she; she or he"; "his or her; "Sioux" / "Sioux" [sic] i.e. Lakota Canadian Psychological Association (Ottawa). her or his" (but sparingly): "Everyone should Reversals Other: Guidebooks, Manuals: American hand in his exam now." / "Everyone should If you are uncertain whether a word, a sen- Psychological Association 1983, 3rd ed. hand in his or her exam now; Everyone tence, or a visual presentation is non-discrimi- Publication Manual. Frank, Francine Wattman, should hand in her or his exam now. Use the natory, try reversing the roles: substitute male and Paula A. Treichler, et al. 1989 third-person plural pronoun ("they"), a com- for female, for example, and vice versa. Language, Gender, and Professional Writing: mon usage in informal speech and a long tra- Examples: "Professor Mary Smith, mother of Theoretical Approaches and Guidelines for dition in noted writers of English: twins, is the new appointee. Nonsexist Usage. Committee on the Status of "Everyone should hand in his exam now."/ Reversal: Professor John Smith, father of Women in the Profession, Modern Language "Everyone should hand in their exam now. twins, is the new appointee. "Mary Smith, Association of America (10 Astor Place, New Reword: wife of Professor John Smith in the Biology York, NY 10003-6981). "Everyone should hand in his exam now."/ Department, is the new appointee. International Association of Business "Exams should be handed in now." Reversal: John Smith, husband of Mary Smith Communicators 1983, 2d ed. Without Bias: A Parallel Language in Personnel, is the new professor in the Guidebook for Nondiscriminatory Basic Principle: Accord persons consistent, par- Biology Department." "Brenda Jones, a stat- Communication. John Wiley. Maggio, Rosalie allel treatment. "Professors and their wives uesque blonde, gave the report. 1987 A of are invited"/"professors and their Reversal: Bill Jones, a muscular blonde, gave The Nonsexist Word Finder: Dictionary spouses/partners/guests are invited " "man the report. Ask yourself if language such as Gender-Free Usage. Oryx (Phoenix, AZ). and wife"/"husband and wife", "wife and that in belongs in professional contexts like National Council of Teachers of English 1985 husband "men and ladies"/"women and the examples cited there. Guidelines for Nonsexist Use of Language in Reprinted in Joyce men, men and women" "men and females"/ Media Presentations: Guidelines NCTE Publications. NCTE. and in "men and women, males and females" "Mary Consider omitting designation of gender, eth- Penfield (ed.), Women Language Linnaeus, the President of the Biology Club, is nic background, age, and marital or parental" Transition (SUNY Press, 1987) 5-11. General Treatments: Baron, Dennis 1986 a former high-school cheerleader; John status unless that is essential (for example, Grammar Gender. Yale Press, Darwin, the Vice-President, is on the Dean's description of a suspect) or appropriate to the and University 1984 List"/"Mary Linnaeus, the President of the context (see above, Unnecessary Words). de Lauretis, Teresa Alice Doesn't: Feminism, Semiotics, Cinema. Biology Club, served as naturalist on the Examples and Alternatives: "Woman driver" / Indiana University Press. Gappa, Judith M., Beagle II; John Darwin, the Vice- President, is "driver" "native lawyer" / "lawyer" "Mary and Pearce, eds. 1982 on the Dean's List" Smith, the wife of Professor John Smith in the Janice Sex and Gender in the Social Sciences: Vary your usage:' "men and women" / Department of Anthropology, is the new the Introductory Course. "women and men" "he or she" or "she or he" Executive Secretary"/"Mary Smith is the new Reassessing Women's Educational Equity Act Program "his or hers" or "hers or his Executive Secretary" "John Smith, who is mar- (Washington, DC). Hall, Roberta M., with the Occupations ried and the father of quadruplets, is the new of Bernice Sandler 1982 The Basic Principle: employ gender-neutral/non- Executive Secretary" John Smith is the new assistance Classroom Climate: A Chilly One for Women. discriminatory language. Executive Secretary". Association of American Colleges Examples and Alternatives: "cleaning lady" / Be wary of focusing or dwelling on "firsts"- (Washington, DC). "cleaner" "watchman" / "security guard" first woman appointed; "first native profes- "Kissing The Girls' Goodbye: A Discussion of "policeman", "policewoman" / "police offi- sor"; "first male early childhood education Guidelines for Journalists. Columbia cer" "salesman" / "salesperson", "salesclerk", teacher"-instead of bringing out other note- Journalism Review 14/1, 28-33. 1980 "sales representative" worthy aspects of the person and the story; v "Beyond the He/Man' Approach: The Case Titles her gender or his background will be evident for Non-Sexist Language." Signs (1979-80), Basic Principle: accord persons consistent, par- from the story and/or from photos. Visual 482-93. Sorrels, Bobbye D. 1983 allel treatment. presentations should aim for inclusiveness The Nonsexist Communicator: Solving the Examples and Alternatives: "Professor (gender, ethnic background, etc.) and equity John Problem of Gender and Awkwardness in Smith and Ms. Mary Jones" / "Professors of treatment, avoiding discrimination and Modern English. Prentice-Hall. Spender, Dale Smith and Mary "Please call stereotyping. For example, include persons of John Jones" 1985, 2d ed. Professor Smith or Mary at 884-1970" / colour, or in wheelchairs, or persons of more Man Made Language. Routledge Kegan "Please call Professor Smith or Professor "ordinary" appearance than the stereotypical Jones Paul. Printing funded by the Ministry of at 884-1970" Smith, Ms. Mary Jones, Mr. P. beauty or male athlete. Others besides "J. queen Education and Training through the Violence Abercrombie, Mrs. James, Miss W. Horn" / white males should appear as experts and "J. Against Women Prevention in Postsecondary Smith, M. Jones, P. Abercrombie, James, W. interviewers, and female voices should be J. Institutions Grants, Connections: From Horn" used in voice-overs. Awareness to Action Program. 1995. Names: Where To Go For More Help And Guidance: Letters and Distributed through the Wilfrid Laurier University Resources There are various ways of addressing letters: University Harassment/Discrimination Office, wish to consult the following: If you know the recipient's title as well as pre- You may 202 Regina St., Room RlO9, Te1.884©1970 Human Rights and Equity ferred form of address: Dr. Mary Smith Employment Ext.6979 Office, Members of the Women's Studies Address "Dear Dr. Smith: If you know the These Guidelines were originally prepared by recipient's form of address Committee of the University, Office of preferred Dr. Harold Remus, Professor Emeritus, Relations, Staff of Wilfrid Laurier ("Dr.", "Prof.", "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Ms.", "Miss"), University Department of Religion and Culture, and the in University Press' Printed Resources. that form of address may be used. Also Senate Committee on Equity in common use (but respect the recipient's pre- On campus: Communication Guidelines, Wilfrid Laurier Available in the Library (Call Number: Ref. ferred form of address, if you know it): Marty University, for Wilfrid Laurier University. If PN 218 and PN 218 1988) and the Smith: Address "Dear Marty Smith". you M 5 1988 M 5 Copyright (c) 1990 Wilfrid Laurier University. Miller, Casey, and Kate Swift 1980, receive a letter or memo signed by two per- Bookstore: For further information contact: sons: Examples and Alternatives: "Mary 2d, rev. ed., 1988 Harassment/Discrimination Office 202 Regina of Non-sexist Writing. Harper Smith and John Smith" "Dear Mr. and Mrs. The Handbook Street, Room RlO9, Waterloo, Ontario, Tel. & Wilfrid Laurier Smith"; "Dear John Smith and Mary Smith"; Row. Available free from 884©1970 Ext. 6979 Pamela "Dear Mary and John Smith"; "Dear John and University Press, 202 Regina: Milne, EQUITY IN COMMUNICATION:GULDE- Mary Smith" / "Dear Mary Smith and John 1989 LINES Smith" (address the envelope: "Mary Smith "Women and Words: The Use of Non-sexist, Approved by the Senate and Board of a in the Studies and John Smith" Telephoning: If telephone Inclusive Language Academy." Governors of Wilfrid Laurier University © directory or phone message gives only a per- in Religion/Sciences Religieuses 18/1, 25-35. April, 1993 on son's initial(s): Examples and Alternatives: Canadian: Canadian Advisory Council the EQUITY IN COMMUNICATION:GUIDELINES WILFRID May I please speak to Mr. Smith?";returning a Status of Women 1984 LAURIER UNIVERSITY call from an M. Smith "is that a man or a Guidelines for Non-sexist Writing. woman?" / "May I please speak to M. Committee on the Status of Women, Council Smith?"; "I'm returning a call from M. Smith". of Ontario Universities/Conseil des If a telephone directory or phone message Universities del'Ontario 1988 Employment and gives the person's title, use the title: Examples: Equity for Women: A University Handbook. Printing funded by the Ministry of Education Training through the Violence Against Women Prevention in I to Pp. 147-56, 227-28. Correctional Service of "May please speak President/Director/ Postsecondary Institutions Grants, Connections: From Executive/Secretary/ Professor/Dr. Smith?" Canada, Communications Branch 1985 Awareness to Action Program. Course Titles: Course titles (and course On Equal Terms: How to Eliminate Sexism in Distributed through the Wilfrid Laurier University Office, 202 Regina St.., Room should use language that is Communications. Eichler, Margrit, and Jeanne Harassment/Discrimination descriptions) RlO9, Tel. 884-1970 Ext.6979 inclusive and non-discriminatory. Lapointe 1981 SPORTS 1995:The Laurier athletics year in review

The performance of the Laurier which spoils will be more or less host of graduating players. Included Swimmers at the 1995 CIAU effected by cuts than others. in that bunch were John Spoltore, Championships. 3. The Women's 2.1994-95 Hockey Team Mike Dahle, Mark Strohack and Hockey team season. A team that was one of the most Don McConnell. As you might expect, with high- talented in the league, if not the 3. Men's Basketball Team lights there are lowlights. The top country, squandered a huge divi- The Men's Team entered the three downers: sional lead in the second half of the season with a couple of talented 1. Funding Cuts season by losing to also-rans new players and with it a new sense PHOTO With Laurier already being a Laurentian and Windsor. Their sec- of optimism. However some terrible FILE university with a bare-minimum of ond place finish in the Far West luck, untimely poor play and ques- Laurier alum Billl Kubas hauled in a bunch of hardware in his last Varsity Sports, the specter of drastic forced them to play a sudden-death tionable referee calls meant that year as a Hawk funding cuts coming hangs like a game against Waterloo. They lost to Laurier ended the year with only 1 black cloud over the Athletic the Warriors 5-4 in triple overtime league win. PETE ROBINSON ing a 7-0-1 record, remaining Department. when Waterloo defencemen Mark Dishonorable Mention: 1. Bad Cord Sports ranked number 1 in the country for The cutbacks are sure to have Cardiff scored in the dying seconds Snaps 2. The decline of the Men's most of the season. drastic budget restrictions and will of the period. Hockey team this season The top three sports stories from After disposing of U of T in the likely start a lively debate about It was the final game for a whole Laurier Athletics in 1995: first round of the playoffs, Laurier 1. The Women's Soccer Team dropped a 10-9 heartbreaker in the Won the National Championship Yates Cup when a errant snap elimi- with a 2-1 victory over Dalhousie. nated a possible game-winning field Head Coach Barry MacLean goal attempt late in the game. returned from a year hiatus and Head Coach Rick Zmich, in his guided a talented squad to a first second year leading the team, took place finish in the OWIAA West the Frank Tindall Trophy as Division. The Soccer Hawks then National Coach of the Year. took the OWIAA Championship with 3. Bill Kubas winning Howard a convincing 4-0 win over Queens in Mackie Award Kingston. Bill Kubas capped an outstand- Celeste Burkitt s goal in the dying ing five year career at Laurier when moments of the title game gave he won the Howard Mackie Award, Laurier their second National symbolic of the most outstanding Championship in four seasons. male athlete in all of Canadian 2. Men's Football Season University athletics. The award After graduating a horde of play- came five months after winning the ers from the 1994 Yates Cup finalist, Hec Crighton Award as the most including perennial All-Canadians outstanding football player in the Bill Kubas and Stefan Ptaszek, country. Laurier was supposed to find the Kubas's career included break- going tough to qualify for the play- ing the national career records for offs in 1995. most yards passing, most comple- m Led by a tremendous season- tions and most attempts. r long defensive performance, the Honorable Mention: 1. The emer- ni Hawks answered skeptics by post- gence of the Men's Soccer Team. 2. The Women's soccer team ended the year with a national title Varsity Sports *' * Briefs AMI /"* Women's Volleyball past four years of women's volley- In the tournament third place c The Women's volleyball team ball at Laurier, and ifshe is in game- game, Laurier dropped U of T 6-2 to ■■■ AA112 w 1 GmrilSB NMMK 1 I Inur won a nailbiter against Brock on shape she could be just what is take third place inthe tournament. November 29th to end the first half needed to push the team into the The tournament is infamous for of their regular season, and then post-season. its combination of poor attendance, used their break to regroup - literal- Coach Cookie Leach is hoping uninspired play and overall lack of rrOIUKOW ly- that Ostrom's "leadership and work interest. Still Head Coach Wayne RESTAURANT It was a rollercoaster of a match ethic [will] affect other players" in a Gowing was pleased with his team's which saw Laurier win the fifth and positive way, while maintaining that effort, "we have to be pleased with Hockey pool deciding game, 19-17. Laurier "she has to earn a starting position" winning hockey games," said played solid defense to balance their on the team. The Hawks' upcoming Gowing. Rank Name Points Total Week weak Last ■ offensive showing, with strong tournament at Waterloo this week- The team has five practice days 1 Ben Cornwell 463 1 play * off the bench by Shannon end and an exhibition match against to prepare for their next game in 2 Phil Adamson Brooks. 457 2 Ryerson Jan. 10 will give Ostrom a Windsor. The Lancers are what 3 Trevor Allibon The 436 11 win gave the Hawks a 3 and chance to do just that. stands between them and the final 4 Matt Gillis 427 3 3 record over the break, their best playoff spot in the Far West Division. 5 Rob Manger 423 4 showing in years. A possible playoff Men's Hockey 6 Brad Savage 423 11 berth is a reality this year, if they can The Men's Hockey team was in Men's Volleyball 7 Dave maintain Miller 416 4 their momentum. action over the Holidays at the The men's volleyball team lost a 8 Chris Campbell 415 4 The biggest difference for the Gryphon Invitational Tournament in warm-up match against Winnipeg 9 Scott Cullen 414 11 second half season Guelph. of the could be The team notched a 6-5 on January 2nd. The nationally 10 Irving Ho 408 — the return of Carrie Ostrom to the overtime victory over the York ranked team from Winnipeg simply 11 Jason Van Heerden 406 9 SC[Uad. after she spent the first half Yeomen in their first game. The overpowered the young Laurier 12 Shaun Kennedy 405 °112 her 7 fifth year of eligibility as the Hawkey Hawks then dropped a 6-3 team, 15-0,15-8,15-4. 13 BenDurliat 404 9 'eams coach. HHH assistant Ostrom was decision to the host Gryphons in the The men are next in action 14 Trevor Gardner 401 — °ne of the few bright spots over the semi-finals. Friday in Guelph. 15 Rob Crowley 397 8

theCord January 4,1996 13 (Sports)- University sport notebook

PETE ROBINSON drawing some attention from a cou- year. Blair is certainly a talented Simmons wrote a piece during would've been lucky to dress in pre- Cord Sports ple of NFL clubs. The 6'2' 230 lbs player, make no mistake about it, Vanier Cup week about how much vious years. Not exactly the stuff Former Western star running back Guelph native, was second in rush- however it seems extremely unlikely the country's sport pages radically you're used to from a team that rou- Tim Tmdale played an integral role ing in this past OUAA season and that he would ever have a legitimate change their perspective on tinely iced some ofthe most talented in the Buffalo Bills victory over was a first-team ail-star. shot of making any NFL team. The University football (and University teams in the country over the past Miami last Saturday. He ran die ball Tampa Bay and Seattle have reason? Put simply, Blair does not sports in general), in the days lead- ten years. 4 times for 64 yards, including a 44 reportedly looked into the availabili- offer the physical tools to attract ing up to the Vanier Cup. Simmons As bad as it seems, there may be yard TD scamper in the fourth quar- ty of Mallot. He was to go to New serious interest from NFL teams. At illustrated this by saying the week a light at the end of the tunnel for ter, in addition to blocking well all York over the holidays to attend pri- 5' 11' and good, but not great speed, was "the only time we spell Wilfrid this 3-10 team. With so much new game. vate workouts for one or both clubs. Blair doesn't even fit the "dime a Laurier University correctly," in personnel in the lineup Wayne All in all the Bills ran for an AFC Mallot has retained the services of dozen" category in terms of physical response to the annoying spelling Gowing may be able to address the playoff-record 342 yards on the Gil Scott, the same agent who repre- ability. Blair himself seems to recog- errors that plague the University's attitude problem that has perpetuat- ground. sents Tindale, Steve Christie and nize this by saying that he is looking name. ed itself into somewhat of a monster. Undale's play is starting to turn Glenn Young, all Canadians playing to secure a tiyout by playing DB. It is Marsden wrote the sports editor Since the 1992 team qualified for heads across the NFL. He was one in the NFL. The initial drawing card hard to believe that a guy who is not at the Sun with a letter to the editor the National Final Four, the team's of the best special teams players on on Mallot was the fact that he was a NFL-like physical specimen and and used the occasion to promote talent has been rivaled only by the Buffalo this year, in addition to filling drafted significantly higher than played at a Canadian University, the school's athletic teams, and in awful attitude that has grown on the in for the injured FB Cardwell Tindale in the CFL draft a couple of would ever warrant even a look by particular the Women's Soccer and team. If a good work ethic and posi- Gardner on occasion this season. He years ago. the elite football league of the world. Men's Football teams. tive attitude can be instilled on the has also played well all year in short DON MAY BE DREAMING: HATS OFF TO LORNA: President HOCKEY BLUES: Their moderate team, Gowing may at least build yardage situations. University of Calgary SB Don Blair, Lorna Marsden did Athletics a great success over the holidays aside, it is something that was definitely absent MALLOT GARNERING ATTEN- this year's Hec Crighton Award win- service by responding to a column hard to imagine a Laurier Men's in past years: A majority of players TION: University of Waterloo FB ner, has let it be known that he written by Toronto Sun writer Steve Hockey team so bad. Some players that at least care about the state of Mike Mallot has apparently been intends to give the NFL a shot next Simmons before Christmas. filling integral roles on the squad their team. 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14 January 4, 1996 theCord -(Sports) Bye bye Shula?

SCOTT STINSON years. His quarterback, Dan Marino, millionaires to an ugly 9-7 regular they are in the unfamiliar role of that almost beat the Packers in Cord Sports has rewritten the NFL career record season record that included losses to being expected to win. I don't think Green Bay two weeks ago. That So much for parity books this season, but that Super the Jets and Saints, and a custom- they can. game meant nothing to them and After a season in which seeming- Bowl came in hisrookie season, and ary playoff thumping by Levy's Bills Packers at Niners - Green Bay's everything to the Pack, and they ly every team finished with a record he hasn't been there since. Bill last weekend. Huzienga should lis- offense has posted ridiculous num- came within a dropped pass of a of 9-7, it looked liked the NFL play- Walsh rode his star QB, Joe ten to the fans that buy tickets, not bers this year, but keep in mind that win. I know, I'm letting sentiment ofjs would be full of unpredictable Montana, to three Super Bowl titles to a media that seems content with they have played the porous Bears, cloud my judgment, but I'm taking nailbiters. Not so. Three of the four with the Niners. Dan Reeves and Shula's past accomplishments. lions and Bucs twice each. the Bills. games last weekend were over Marv Levy have made a habit of • For all those desperate for The 49er defense is rock solid, Eagles at Cowboys - This one before the half, and the fourth was representing the AFC in the final advice— and it should be able to make life could be decided very early. The far from tense. So what did we learn with quarterbacks from Marino's I've made a habit of never being difficult for MVP Brett Favre and 'Boys are extremely talented, and from the events of last weekend? '83 draft class. John Elway got there silly enough to predict the outcome company. The big test for the Pack they have the tools to win it all. But And what can we expect this week- three times with Reeves and the of any sporting event. Yet, for some will be trying to slow down Steve since their shocking loss to the end? We 11... Broncos, and Jim Kelly's been reason I feel the need to break my Young, Jerry Rice, and the rest of Niners six weeks ago, they've played •Listen to the bell, Don Shula, around at the end four times with silence and put my ego on the line. the Niners' star-studded offense. It's like a team that isn't entirely sure of It tolls for thee. Levy and the Bills. Colts at Chiefs - I still can't going to be an uphill battle. itself. If the Eagles can come out fir- I find it strange that the media Another of the popular defenses believe that Kansas City ended up Bills at Steelers - This could be ing and take a quick lead, the has rallied to the defense of the of Shula is that it isn't his fault if his with the league's best record. No the game of the year. Both teams Cowboys may just fold like they've Dolphins' head coach in the wake of players don't execute, as they most facet of their game jumps up and boast terrorizing defenses and vastly done a few times recently. However, strong criticism from many Miami certainly didn't against the Bills. The scares you at all. All season the improved offensive production. The the Dallas defense should be able to supporters. argument here is that ultimately it is Chiefs have cherished their under- Bills will need another big game handle Philly's unspectacular The common thread is that up to the players to play. True, but dog status, and have used it as a from RB Thurman Thomas if they offense, and if they get their confi- Shula is a coaching legend, with the coach is still responsible for his motivater to prove themselves. Now, are going to stay with a Steeler team dence back, then look out. more wins than any coach in histo- team's attitude. Everyone is ready ry, and that fans are unfair to single to knight Northwestern University him out as the cause of the coach Gary Barnett for making his Dolphins' problems this year. An players believe in themselves after byY' ' NBC analyst pointed out during years of losing. It isn't Barnett's sELL We Sunday's telecast that Shula has game plan that has tuned that pro- earned the right to at least finish his gram around, they say, it's how he contract with the Fish next season. handles the "human element". Earned it? With what, his 1972 Maybe that's the element that Shula undefeated season? With his Super can't control. Bowl appearance in 1984? Other Dolphin owner Wayne Huzienga than that one trip to the Show, Shula broke the bank this past off-season has coached underachieving to give Shula all the talent he need- Dolphin teams over the past dozen ed to win. He guided his team of

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theCord January 4, 1996 15 ENTERTAINMENT Publications staff sift through the wreckage of 1995

DAVE POPOVICH, DAVE KERTH, ners-up Denzel Washington (Devil ner-up Jacques Parizeau Hole, Meatloaf AARON HUNTER, CONNOR in a Blue Dress and Crimson Tide) Best TV Show - The X-ffles, run- Best Song - "Wonderwall" (Oasis), MCCREERY, MIKE VENCEL, and Morgan Freeman (Outbreak ners-up The Simpsons, Melrose runners-up "Lump" (Presidents of ORiN BARONOWSKY, SCOTT and Seven) Place and Friends United States of America), "You

- STINSON, SUE BARRY, Best Movie Actress - Nicole Worst TV Show Jag. runner-up Oughta Know" (Alanis Morissette) MELANIE SEAL Kidman (To Die For), runner-up Friends Worst Song - "Macarena"(Los Del

Cord Entertainment Julia Ormond (Sabrina and First Best Movie - Get Shorty, runners- Mar), "Free As A Bird" (The

Best TV Actor - David Duchovny Knight) up Seven, Crimson Tide, Rob Roy Beatles)

- - (Fox Mulder on The X-files), Best Dressed - O.J. Simpson (His Worst Movie Nick of Time, run- Best New Canadian Artist Ashley runners-up David Schwimmer Trial), runner-up Josie Bissett ners-up Ace Ventura 11, Batman Maclsaac, runner-up Alanis (Ross on Friends), George (Melrose Place) Forever, Pocahantas, First Knight Morrisette (Snort, snort, ha, ha..)

- Qooney (on ER) Worst Dressed - Monika Deol Best Letterman Interview Drew Best Video -"Just" (Radiohead)

- Best TV Actress - Maggie (Electric Circus), Jim Carrey Barrymore, runner-up Demi Worst Video "Winona's Big Simpson (The Simpsons) run- (Batman Forever),runners-up Moore Brown Beaver" (Primus)

- ners-up Julia Louis-Dreyfus David Hasselhoff (Baywatch), Best Performer/Group - Oasis, Best Comeback Pocahantas, (Elaine on Seinfeld), Gillian Elizabeth Berkley (Showgirls), runners-up Blur, Rancid, runner-up John Travolta Anderson (The X-files) Laura Leighton (Sidney on Smashing Pumpkins Worst Comeback - Windows '95.

- - Best Movie Actor - Brad Pitt Melrose Place) Worst Performer/Group Bryan Don't Know When to Quit Award (Legends of the Fall, Seven), run- Best Scandal - Hugh Grant, run- Adams, runners-up DefLeppard O Christmas tree, how to use thee

MELANIE SEAL glows as the neighbours throw all the Cord Entertainment old trees into a pile and watch the yule- Just because the holly, jolly festive days tide burn. Add some spirit by roasting are over, don't think that the fun has green and red marshmallows. ended. Before you chuck that dying fir 6. Obstacle Course. By cutting the branch- tree out for garbage day, take a look at es off the tree, and lying the trunks some of the fun things that can be done along the ground, you can build your with your coniferous friend. own area for basic training. This will 1. Stuff a Mattress with the needles. By also help you with your New Year's res- making a bed out of pine needles, you olution to slim down. can feel the traditional delight and 7. Barricade a Door. For the paranoid soothing comfort the pioneers experi- conspiracy theorists of the world, noth- enced. ing is more comforting than the planks 2. Feed the needles to your cat. Fir is a of the Christmas tree nailed across the wonderful laxative and encourages door. A fir tree is the best kind ofsecuri- your furry friend to feel an affection for ty reguritation. Tinsel also adds wonder- 8. Fir Weaving. Think of the glorious tex- ful colour to an otherwise drab litter ture and warmth that special someone box. will feel when they don their fir sweater 3. Surprise a friend. No one finds getting you've made for them. Be sure to wear into bed more exciting than when they a thimble or two while you're knitting to are greeted by a bed of needles and the avoid prickly thumbs. sweet smell of pine. The scratches on 9. Xmas Potpourri. After cutting up the their backs will make for interesting yuletide treasure, throw that tree in t breakfast stories. the blender to create the freshest I 4. Fir Pie. Needles from your Christmas pine scent throughout your home. M tree can be simmered, and after drain- Sap stuck to the blades will add a >ri ing the broth, the softened needles can special flavour to many of your £/j be placed in a pie shell. Nothing says cooking projects. Ji loving like a tree in the oven. 5. Tree Burning. That Christmas Spirit And pirates swung like monkeys... from MIKE VENCEL AND marauders on an evil ship commanded by her quest to discover where X marks the spot. galore and pirates swing like monkeys believable, DAVE POPOVICH waterlogged uncle (Frank Langella). Along the This film has more more buckles than you the rigging. Overall the acting was Cord Entertainment way she picks up William Adams (Mathew can swash as Geena Davis gives a realistic cutting your stereotypical sea dog "arrrs.... sets Ahoy mateys, let me welcome you to the high Modine), a small time thiefand love interest as performance as a sea worthy buccaneer. The down to a minimum. The on-location the film and seas. Your land lubbing days are over as the they begin the search for buried treasure. special effects are phenomenal, making battle enhanced the Carribean look to port added to good ship "Morning Star" sets sail to Cutthroat The story behind the movie is simple. scenes utterly fantastic. Although, at a few the recreation of a 17th century Island. Morgan has a piece of a map that promises points in the movie you can tell the ships are the shots. For hard core pirate fans or those and vests flick is Captain Morgan (Geena Davis) is the great wealth. The trouble is she needs two models. Cannon fire rakes the deck, people who are into puffy shirts this will find it leader of a band of ornery pirates who pit more pieces to complete the set, revealing the are dying left and right while a fiddler plays in a must see and even land lubbers odds against an even more nasty boat load of hidden loot. So, the race is on in a spectacular the background. There are sword fights very enjoyable.

16 January 4,1996 theCord {Entertainment) The year in movies: a cynic's-eye view

Directed by Oliver Stone. Best kiss: Natasha Henstridge in

Waterworid - It didn't suck as bad as Species, impaling her lover through everyone thought it would. the back of the neck. No Macaulay Culkin movies - You Best graphic death: Pick a scene in need an explanation? Braveheart or Rob Roy

Bad Boys - A movie that could have Best villain: Dennis Farina in Get been unwatchable but wasn't. We Shorty think Uncle Phil should be cast as Best plunging/impaled with a giant the villain in the next movie. antenna death: Sean Bean in Bad Stuff GoldenEye The Worst Movies Best non-medieval weapon death:

Showgirls - There was better writing Quentin Tarantino getting his head and acting in Saved By the Bell. blown offin Desperado Elizabeth Berkley couldn't act on TV Best gunfight of all time: Heat, and she can't act in the movies. hands down. However, she can take off her Best final confrontation between clothes. Did we really need that hero and villain: Heat pointless, bloody rape scene? The Biggest surprise: Mortal Kombat, HLtHICIUKb film's writer (Joe Eszterhas) contin- for being both a hit and an enter- PICTURE TOM HRUBES AND ues to give hope to graduates of the taining film. FILE GRAHAM B. MILNE Hooked on Phonics school of screen- Best portrayal of a grizzled old bitter Cord Entertainment writing. police veteran: Morgan Freeman in Most pointless, over-hyped film: To a library card doesn't make him

The Best Movies Fair Game - Cindy Crawford naked Seven Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Yoda."

Apollo 13 - America's reigning couldn't save this movie. That says a Best soundtrack album: Mortal Julie Newmar Worst casting; Anyone in Showgirls superstar Tom Hanks proved his is lot. Kombat. Best piece of advice: Dennis Hopper Most obvious casting: Jim Carrey in still one of Hollywood's biggest stars. The Brady in Search and Destroy: "Just Batman Forever It almost makes you forget Bonfire Bunch Movie - because it happened to you it Best casting; Kevin Spacey as John of the Vanities. Almost. Shame on you doesn't make it interesting." Doe in Seven. Sorry, we just ruined

Braveheart - Mel Gibson shocked the for seeing this Best Star Wars reference: Brad Pitt the movie for you! HA HA HA HA world by making this cool, gory epic. movie. Stop in Seven "Just because this guy's got HA HA! It would have been better with encouraging ! Danny Glover and Joe Pesci cameos. them to

Seven - After making the obligatory remake 70s TV sappy melodrama Brad Pitt shows shows. 888-0411 that he can shoot villains as well as Mighty OPTKfif. any actor in Hollywood. That Moiphin Power * eyeglasses * contact lenses * repairs * sunglasses Gluttony death made me swear off Rangers spaghetti forever. Yippee, hard Ask about our student package pricing Get Shorty - John Travolta proves core violence his Pulp Fiction success wasn't a for the kiddies. on fashion eyewear fluke with this brilliant Hollywood We haven't satire. It also featured some of the actually seen it most creative profanity ever but we can heard RLE PICTURE 255 King St. (at University) WATERLOO in a movie. How can you top "Fuck trash the TV show, so why not the you Fuckball!"? movie? —= Heat - De Niro. Pacino. Need we say Lowlights of the year J v. more? Okay, it was really violent 1. Trashing Waterworid because of and really good. its budget. It's not like you have to Highpoints of the year pay more to see a big budget The resurgence of Batman: After the movie. If I'm paying 8 bucks I Sundays horrid Batman Returns the newest want to see a few million dollars Batman incarnation was a welcome worth ofproperty damage. change. Michael Keaton has now 2. Alicia Silverstone's success. All joined the Adam she had to Blackwater West club do was act like a rich "Audiences don't care who plays ditz. Is it that much of a stretch? Batman." It was the summer's top 3. Christopher Reeve. His last per- movie with $185 million box office. formance could very well be Draw live Rumours for the sequel include Village of the Damned. A sad and Julia Roberts as Poison Ivy and unfit way for his career to end. Patrick Stewart as Mr. Freeze. Make 4. Virtual reality gone wrong 9pm-lam it so. movies. You'd think with all the

James Bond - You know it just virtual profits they were making wasn't the same without Timothy from these movies they'd give up Dalton. It didn't suck. on the idea. Unexpected action stars - Johnny 5. The Bridges of Madison County. * 2 for 1 Nachos Depp, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben The premise: A sixty year old Kingsley were all in action movies man and a forty year old woman this year. Next year watch for have an affair. Wow, that's erotic. Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon Stick to shooting people, dint. every Sunday in Really Pissed Off Old Men with Really Big Guns and Poor Eyesight. The Academy of Cliche Awards

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theCord January 4, 1996 17 (Entertainment) ear candy

superGARAGE duct tape Independent superGARAGE just recently won Qlo7's Homegrown contest, and by listening to Duct Tape one can hear that the victory was well earned. superGARAGE used to be known as Free Spirit and as Free Spirit they released an album entitled YUP. Free Spirit was a quieter group than superGARAGE is, but superGARAGE has not forgotten their roots. <& They do not play Friday Saturday The Memory of Trees your generic three chord Enya grunge. Instead superGARAGE shows some EMI Songs Ltd. range, and produces a unique sound, that "The Memory of Trees" is Enya's fourth CD shows traces of Celtic music as well as their release and she shows no signs of slowing influences: The Beatles, Nirvana, and yes, down. For those of you unfamiliar with Enya, even Neil Diamond. All of the tracks on Duct 10:30 let provide short bio. She's been Tape are listenable something that Before me a really few groups singing in Ireland since she was fourteen, in can boast. (If I had to pick a fave I'd say it her family's Celtic band, dannad. After doing would be "Smile"). However, superGARAGE the music for a special on BBC TV on Celtic has a problem, none of the songs on this disk traditions, she made her first album. "The are the type that will launch a band to star- Memory of Trees" will be another big success dom, let alone super stardom. The tracks we because it follows the same theme that made are given would be a greatpart of an album, her other albums famous, mixing Celtic and but they do not really make one in and of English songs and throwing in a few instru- themselves. The other annoyance is that lead mental for good measure. Her melodic voice singer Marco DiFelice's voice is too wispy for will totally envelop you as you listen to this CD the type of music superGARAGE plays. To be and the word relaxed does not even come fair superGARAGE have come out with a close to describing how you will feel. I can decent effort, and they are supposed to be bet- guarantee you will walk around for days with ter live, so check them out. the song "Anywhere Is" stuck in your head Conor McCreery and perhaps even a few of the Celtic ones as well. The only complaint I have about this album is the length of it. At under fifty min- utes long, it's over too quickly just as you get Hard Cord into it. If you can overlook that minor prob- lem, then I urge you to go out an buy this CD, it's the perfect background music for studying, doing readings or justplain old relaxing. Mike Vencel i 'm. . ... R®S?>X : w C-£&s£>:.. •*- ?<;•

AARON HUNTER Cord Entertainment i** BBS! Btom .v > g-jr Jct|^ .*• Eg 1. New Year's aftermath. . "T| l& || The Hard Cord staff welcome all new addi- tions to the 'wow, this holiday sucks' camp. Grid Music For Dancing 2. Jumanji. BMG Records There's a little bit of jumanji happening inray I - .*■ '^tmgmß^mt The innovators of "banjo techno" return. This fridge rightnow; ' -flj^M * ''■»*'"' *| ■**v remix album contains club hits like "Texas ->Vi^roo^TO Cowboys", "Swamp Thing" and "Roller 3. The 'Best Of'Of media blitz. Coaster". Listening to the CD makes you feel An open letter to the people at SPIN, Rolling like you are in a more than surreal Chris Stone and People magazine: you don'tknow Sheppard-esque world. The CD is titled Alanis like we do. "Music For Dancing", and with this techno jumping up and down on your stereo, you'll do 4. Second term. more than that. This CD is great to work out For many of us, a return from festive houses to, clean the house to, prime to, and of course aid happy carelessness to festering apart- to dance to. Heavy on the synthesizer and ments and sad carlessness. with very few lyrics, Grid carries its own weight with tunes that can't help but be 5. Anglophilia. catchy. An awesome gift idea; this one must be North America's iove affair with Princess bought. Diana and mango chutney continues. Melanie Seal 6. Hie 'polar swim'concept Or, as some prefer to call it, dance of the twitching purple grandpas. They warned you. Where to Hang pops.

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