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ASAP KIYANI were in a close contest throughout the campaign. While no front-runner Early Wednesday morning the unsur- emerged during the race, it was prising results of the Elections '99 cam- announced that Ballantyne defeated paign were announced. They were Osborne by 104 votes. unsurprising chiefly because the dearth It is difficult to say if there were any of candidates left electors with little significant differences between the can- choice. didates. Both Osborne and Ballantyne What was surprising was the low were in favor of splitting the VP: UA voter turnout. Only 16.5% of eligible vot- office into two separate positions and ers cast votes (the lowest percentage even Ali had left that possibility open. this decade), translating into approxi- Still, it is Ballantyne that is victori- WLUSP/WLUSU election results mately 900 voters. This figure was ous, propelled by his reputation as an down from 26% the previous year and excellent WLUSU volunteer. Well known WLUSU President Adam Newell 303 33% in 1997. for his work as a Foot Patroller, Devin Grady acclaimed Jason Hagan 279 It also was in direct contrast with Icebreaker and Laurier Ambassador, he Steve Hennig 273 Chief Returning Officer Sonja Regier's also had an excellent year as LUCK WLUSU Vice President: University Affairs Ethan Markham 263 stated goal of raising voter turnout. Coordinator, raising a record amount of Cameron Ballantyne 418 Michael Brooks 260 Despite a revamped publicity cam- money at this year's Celebrity Auction. jilt Osborne 324 Paul Beingessner 257 paign, more people than- ever were Despite her experience within the Irem Ali 176 turned off from voting. Laurier has tra- Union and as last year's Chief Returning WLUSP President ditionally been commended for having Officer, as well as an excellent publicity James Muir 554 excellent voter turnout, especially in campaign during the election period, WLUSU Board of Directors Robert Borek 242 relation to schools such as the Osborne could not overcome the lack of James Wheeler 458 University of Waterloo and the public recognition that existed prior to Jason Quehl 430 WLUSP Board of Directors University of Western Ontario. Elections '99. Kathryn Lomonaco 418 Nathan Ludwig acclaimed With 24 positions being contested Meanwhile, the fact that Ali had vir- Jeffrey J. Kroeker 407 by a grand total of 24 candidates, there tually no experience within the Union David Brydges 404 Voter turnout: 16.5% was only one real race—for the position and his qualifications were based chiefly Rina Clarke 397 The remaining five WLUSP directors of Vice-President: University Affairs on his experiences outside of the Jay Tredway 370 will be hired. (VP:UA). LUCK Coordinator Cam University hurt him tremendously. Doug Short 342 WLUSU VP's will be hired. Ballantyne, Executive Assistant to the Despite having no opposition, Devin Eric Davis 338 These results remain unofficial until Students' Union (WLUSU) President Jill Grady, acclaimed WLUSU President, Andy Pushalik 322 February 11, at a.m.. Osborne and student-at-large Irem Ali Merchea 2:30 see "voter" p. 3 Anik 306 Kearns suffers dramatic injury / mf MIKE KOSTOFF Martindale, who added "I think (jackson) meant to lead, going on to a 6-3 victory. Martindale will be looking to the teams depth to try take a penalty, but I don't think he intended to Since the incident, Brock coach Murray Nystrom and compensate. The Wilfrid Laurier University men's hockey team "Injuries are part of the game, and they give recorded two big wins over Ryerson and Brock in other guys an opportunity to play," noted OUA hockey action this past week. However, the Martindale, who's team is in North York tonight for Hawks also paid a huge price as team captain a re-scheduled game against York. Those same Martin Kearns suffered a serious leg injury and will Yeoman will be in town Thursday for a contest at be lost to the team, at least until the playoffs. the Waterloo Recreation Complex, game time "If its not broken, is a dislocated bone," 7:3opm. Another home game follows on Saturday informed Hawk head coach Tony Martindale. The versus Laurentian, same time, same place. injury to Kearns was suffered with 6:17 left in the "Its a fun time of year... you just can't afford to second period in a game against Brock, Saturday lose," noted Martindale. The Hawks currently sit - night in St. Catherine's. Kearns had knocked a tied for second place with Waterloo, with the Brock player Chris Jackson's stick out of his hands Laurier having one game in hand. Western is in at the blue line, a tactic commonly used by a fourth, just two points off the pace. With five games defenseman. As Kearns skated back into his end to left, the race for the final playoff spots is still wide retrieve the puck, Jackson, still without his stick, open. caught Kearns and threw him into the boards. PRESS "The great thing about it is our fete is still in our "Basically, Martin was in a position where he hands," commented Martindale, who's team is couldn't defend himself," noted Martindale. After BROCK enjoying one of its best seasons in recent memory, the incident, the game was stopped and Kearns sporting a 10-7-4 record. had to be off THE carted the ice in an ambulance. The • If the Hawks make it to the OUA finals, being rink was flooded, and the remaining 6:17 of the held right here at the Waterloo Recreation Complex second - period plus the third period were played FISHER from March 13 14, the hardest part of their work thereafter. Jackson received a match penalty for his will probably be done. The OUA far-west divison is actions, meaning a five minute penalty in the game MIKE easily the most competitve one, with the 11-11-0 and a three to five game suspension. injure (Kearns)." On the ensuing five minute major has called to apologize for his player's actions. record of last place Western good enough for first "I believe that there is remorse there," noted penalty, the Hawks scored two goals to take a 4-3 While the loss ofKearns is a big blow to the team, in either of the other two OUA divisions.

3 News 0 Opinion Q International StudentLife 10 Feature 12 Sports 15 Entertainment 18 Comixxx Classifieds Now Hiring Wilfrid Unifier University student Publications Board of Directors

As a member of WLU Student Publications' Board of Directors you will be responsible for guiding a volunteer-driven corporation with an annual bud- get of $220,000 and a staff of approximately 60 students. Your responsibilities will include supervising the President, conducting all hiring and firing done by the corporation, being a liaison to a department of WLUSP, and representing the student voice in our administration. With our flexible administration style and bureaucracy-free corporate structure you'll have a real opportunity to make an immediate impact. The BOD meets twice during the summer, once a week during the fall and winter sessions. Members of the BOD are required to hold four office hours a week.

Applications for WLU Student Publications Board of Directors close on Friday, February 26, 1999 at 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place on Saturday, February 27,1999.

Vice President of Finance (ssooo honoraria) As VP:Finance you will be the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, and as CFO, you will ensure the ongoing financial viability of WLUSP. Creating our annual budget, documenting and reporting all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with all government regulations, keeping an eye on costs, and seeking out new methods of revenue generation are just some of the responsibilities of your position. If you've ever had an interest

in working in finance this position offers the ultimate in work experience - how many other job applicants will be able to say they managed their very own finance department? The VP:Finance must maintain residence in Waterloo year round, and will maintain 20 office hours per week during this period.

Applications for WLU Vice President of Finance close on Friday, March 5, 1999 at 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place on Sunday, March 7,1999.

Other Administration volunteer opportunities Systems Administrator A/R Clerk BOD Secretary PR Manager

Responsible for the maintenance of Will work with the VP:Finance to An unsung hero of the corpora- Raising awareness of Student all WLUSP computer equipment coordinate the timely collection of tion, the BOD secretary will main- Publications you will seek out new and training staff in its usage. Will all outstanding accounts, tain all BOD records as required by methods of reaching out to the assist in the acquiring of new soft- Responsible for answering cus- the Ontario Government in addition Laurier community. Some of the ware and equipment as required, tomer inquiries and maintaining to having "the undying gratitude of more rewarding aspects of your Knowledge of Macintosh and PC friendly customer relations. Student Publications. Position position will be coordinating platforms, as well as Windows NT holder must attend all BOD meet- WLUSP's charity and volunteer an asset. ings and take minutes. appreciation efforts.

Applications for Systems Administrator, A/R Clerk, BOD Secretary, and PR Manager close on Friday, March 5, 1999 at 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place the week of March 8 to 14,1999.

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'. .a' I®/ K-.y,/ ■> , , v * A.vvs. Hit. ■?" '<■ . • gjgp SSSI WS IIsSS -SmgPl Photography Manager ($5OO honoraria) As Photography Manager you will ensure that the photo requirements of both The Cord and The Keystone are being met. You will supervise and train a staff of volunteer photographers in addition to arranging for the purchase of all necessary equipment and supplies. Assisting The Cord and Keystone editors in generating photo ideas and selecting pictures for publications will be an important part of your position. Darkroom experience is an asset.

Applications for Photography Manager close on Friday, March 5,1999 at 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place the week of March 7 to 13,1999. Advertising Production

Advertising Production Manager / Assistants Think this ad stinks? Think you can do better? Prove it by working in Student Publications' Advertising department. You'll be responsible for creat- ing many of the advertisements which adorn The Cord week after week. As a member of our production team you'll have the important task of mak- ing our advertisers, and our paper, look its best. Knowledge of QuarkXPress 4.04 is a definite asset, but not a necessity. Applications for Advertising Production Manager and Advertising Production Assistants close on Friday, March 5, 1999 at 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place the week of March 7 to 13,1999.

The job descriptions for all above noted positions are available for viewing, and application forms are available for pick- up, during regular office hours in the Student Publications offices on the third floor of the Nichols Campus Centre. News Monogamy genetic Voter participation low Omlong dedication and monogamy may be little more than a matter of CONTINUED FROM THE COVER genetics, suggests research from Emory University in Atlanta. A research team, still ran a campaign based on informing genetically led by Dr. Thomas Insel, has the student body of the issues that the engineered mouse that stays faithful a Union will face in the upcoming year. to one mate. The incoming WLUSU Board of The rodent genes from a received Directors is marked by a few standout prairie vole, a North American rodent candidates and the fact that only two of that forms a lifelong bond during its the incoming members are women. sexual encounter. Two hormones, first The main issue that came to the fore oxytocin and vasopressin, which control was the possible creation .of a Vice- social behaviour and memory, were President: Human Resources position. It released in the injected rodenfs brain at appeared that while some directors had the precise moment the bond was a genuine interest and good reason for HARRIS made. supporting the new position, others BEN "The results so for suggest love is were jumping on the band-wagon in an fact that no one was running against observers. bit of noise made by people waiting for simply a form of addiction that makes apparent attempt to validate their cam- him. In terms of the running of Election Day the results in the 24-hour lounge, which some animals form these lifelong pair paigns. As for the WLUSP Presidency, there itself, the only item of note was the disturbed the Elections Council team bonds," Insel. said In Student Publications (WLUSP), was a semblance of a race. The Cord's polling station in the Music Lounge was counting ballots in the WLUSU Board Nathan Ludwig was acclaimed as the Associate News Editor James Muir faced closed early. Room. sole director for the board. The remain- off with System Administrator Rob Borek. Scheduled to close at 7:00, it was Three complaints were made to Kids' dimes ing directors will be hired, but Ludwig Borek had more of a presence shut down at 4:30 and a sign was post- Security. Deputy Returning Officer Laura expressed his distaste for such a situa- throughout the campaign, handing out ed asking potential voters to visit the Farberman said, "We aren't going to cost parents tion. brochures and copies of his platform Concourse instead. count [the ballots] until you guys shut- Provincial Premier Mike Harris suggest- "I think a by-election should be held and repeatedly visiting the On-Line Open "After classes ended, about 4 or up." Students were also threatened with ed Monday at a convention ofrural because it isn't really fair that others Forum. 4:30, not many people came in," said fines. Ontario municipal leaders that the have to be interviewed while I was Muir was more understated, logging CRO Sonja Regier. "It was getting dead, Third-year Political Science student province should consider forcing par- acclaimed," said Ludwig. onto the Open Forum only once. so we closed it down early." joe McFadden replied, "This is ridiculous ents to pay for their child rerfs crimes. Interestingly enough, Ludwig man- However, it was still Muir that won As the ballot-counting drew to a - they shouldn't be [counting] here... I'm Following provincial polls suggest- aged to receive a poster fine despite the the race, which surprised some close, tempers flared. There was quite a a student and I paid for this building." ing youth crime is a concern, Harris is proposing the introduction ofa Parental Responsibility Act similar to a failed pri- vate member's bill introduced at WLU Park last year. President at Queen's Bell speaks "If a youth vandalizes your home, next few years. high-tech communications links, and try, to which Sheridan replied a defini- then shouldn't the offender have a PATRICIA LANCIA Customers will also have more future technology developments. tive, "no." He did mention, however, that responsibility to repair or make good power of selection and will choose com- One participant from the University the industry is moving forward and uni- the damage? think so," said Harris. In the year 2001, "communication will be I munications providers not on the basis of Ottawa asked if current university cur- versities are reaching out to change and The bill is modeled on similar legis- widely regarded as the single most of prices and as is the case riculums satisfy the needs of the indus- better adapt to market needs. lation in Manitoba, where crime victims important sector in the Canadian econo- services, least today, but on the basis of integration can get up to $5,000 compensation my and the global economy." At simplicity. According Sheridan, from parents of young offenders, even that is the way John Sheridan sees it in and to if the child has not been chaiged. his personal vision of the future. providers will have to offer simple, CSS fee almost here Approximately 150 people showed seamless service bundles to appeal to up at the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall tomorrow's consumers. KATHERINE HARDING students pay $110 per semester for the last Wednesday afternoon to hear Finally, the structure of the communi- Comprehensive Student Services Fee. Convert to Sheridan, President of Bell Ontario, cations industry is changing such that The Student Services Operating The new fee will see that figure rise to speak on his vision of the future of the services will be offered by a fewer num- Agreement is one step clos- $130 per semester, which is an increase snail mail telecommunications industry. ber of larger North American, not domes- Procedures Canada launched er becoming a reality after the of $4 per half course. Post has a cross- Sheridan was at Laurier as one of the tic, players. to country Union (WLUSU) endorsed it at At WLUSll's board meeting the marketing campaign to get keynote speakers in the ongoing Aside from his communications Students' their February board meeting. motion to accept the agreement passed people writing letters again. The com- Visionary Seminar program presented odyssey vision, Sheridan also stressed 3 pany's sentimental ads are running on The agreement only feces approvals easily but a minor debate ensued annually Dy trie the importance of by the Advisory Committee on before the final vote. more than 1,000 movie screens and will Office for Partner- bringing the private Compulsory Ancillary Fees and the Director Kevin Ramzi Nasir was be coming to television soon. ships for Advanced sector and universi- Governors before is uncomfortable with the AC renovation The campaign targets young Skills (OPAS). ties together. Laurier's Board of it Canadians since they are "basically official. bill being incorporated into the Broadcast live "Belt recognizes trendsetters," says spokesperson Highlights of the Operating Agree- Comprehensive Student Services fee. John from campus, the the importance of for the renewed Comprehensive Nasir wanted the agreement amended Caines. webcast presenta- the university com- ment and have Services Fee include; to include these separate fees. Fax e-mail cut into Canada tion involved speak- munity as a source Student "I like the transparency of a sepa- Posfs business considerably. There has ers from the of tomorrow's been a nine per cent decrease per- • Establishing a stable fee for a five-year rate fee... lumping them together might in University of Ottawa brightest talents and 1999-Aprit set a bad precedent," he said. "We sonal mail since 1990 and earnings and student, faculty research break- term (May 2004) expectations • for to all should make it dearer by having two have dropped from $284 and industry repre- throughs and is Free admission WLU students million by 2001 to million by regular home intercollegiate separate fees going to this body." $175 2003. sentatives at nine committed to work- season Canada Post will be games Nasir was also troubled that the AC introducing an Ontario university ing with Ontario uni- post office by summer. • Initiative potential renovation costs were going to be col- electronic this campuses as well as versities through a Reserve/New fund The service will allow with 100% control over dis- lected in a five-year period, which is the people to get let- universities in Cape variety of partner- student ters, bills, and junk private length of the agreement. mail through Breton, Calgary, and ships," said bursement boxes on "We wanted to fit the funding with- the Canada Post website. Victoria. Sheridan, who has hallmark is in the terms of the agreement," said In his personal been with Bell The agreement's a 50/50 partnership which will be established WLUSU President Gareth Cunningham. vision of the Canada since 1979. between the University and undeigrad- "We dont want to make a decision Gill Guides telecommunications future, titled 2001: A OPAS, established in 1995 by the uate graduate in today that students will be locked into Communications Odyssey, Sheridan out- Council of Ontario Universities, is and students the finances/funding, operations, and man- for 10 years." sponsorship lined three main areas of change: the designed to provide industry with just agement of Student Services. WLUSU Board Chair Will Chung was Starting next year, the Girt Guides of Internet, the empowered customer, and such, "an efficient point of access to the Athletic (AO also concerned with the five-year peri- Canada, an organization synonymous the structure of the communications Ontario University system." The Complex's $2.5 mil- lion renovation project has also been od of funding. with innocence and good deeds, will be industry. Following Sheridan's presentation incorporated the agreement. "tt is an issue of feirness," said plastering corporate advertising on its Sheridan was quick to note that was a nation-wide question period into for half ofthe renova- Chung. "Is it fair for people in this cookie boxes. many of the "digitally disadvantaged," involving questions from the Bell web- Students will pay money be stream to pay the fee when people The organization plans to choose a are not yet connected and those who site, by phone, by video conference link, tion and the will drawn from compulsory eight years from now will get to use the single corporate sponsor that will be are using the Internet are only scratching and from the local audience. monies collected from the fee. facilities?" featured on cookie boxes, posters, the the surface of its potential. Fifty-one per Aside from the first question, which University is planning to After the motion passed Girt Guides website, and other promo- cent of medium-size businesses have came from a Bell employee Who was The secure the renovation Cunningham said, "This is a strong tional materials. websites, yet only ten per cent use their soon to lose her job due to automation, the other half of cost through external donations. agreement for now and in the future Girl Guides have been selling cook- sites to conduct transactions. He was the questions dealt with the skills stu- the agreement expires in and I would like to congratulate the ies since 1927. About seven million hopeful for the future however, saying dents should have to enter the commu- After 2004, re-negotiated. members of the working group who boxes are sold door-to-door annually. people will be out of the rut and explor- nications industry, the disadvantages the entire deal will be Currently, full-time undergraduate have helped to make this a reality." ing the real power of the Internet in the rural users face in gaining access to

February 10,1999 3 n Board Reports Amending hiring policy a contentious issue Board wrests responsibility for positions. KRISTINA SPENCE solicitor for approval. After some mum- utive roles, the set limit of volunteers ASAP KIYANI application forms those bling and shuffling of papers by Chair outlined for each organization, and the As for the more immediate period, interesting points were raised. The Students' Union (WLUSU) board sat Will Chung and director Wes Ferris, the potential development of a procedures The last meeting of the Student some down to a full plate of business at its board was told the policies were devel- manual which would allow organizations Publications Board was a very informal First, Metzger said, "I won't be able to February 3 meeting with some directors oped by a diverse committee of individ- greater freedom. one. The illness of President Steve do much for the next three weeks hungry to pass motions and others just uals but neither a solicitor nor a human Tempers flared and miscommunica- Metzger and the presence of only three because I'm trying to graduate." plain hungry. resources professional had been brought tion abounded as the quest for resolving directors — Sue Director Csikasz The first of two major topics dis- into the process. the discussion slipped out of grasp and Portelance, Melissa addressed an im- cussed was the adoption of the Student "I don't think any 'professional' or evening slipped into night. Csikasz and Chair "You dont portant point, that Services Operating Procedures 'expert' would do a much better job than "I don't see this [acceptance of the Brian Carey—and of Metzger shoul- Agreement, presented by President my committee," said Nasir, chair of the policy] as a problem at all," said Vice-President: Fi- need to do dering too much Gareth Cunningham. The agreement hiring policy subcommittee. Cunningham as he tried to clear the air nance Mike Blake of the load. commits WLUSU to paying for half of the Directors then began pointing out and the confusion. "Everything can have meant that the ses- everything." "Maybe if you cost of renovating the Athletic Complex changes made to it." sion would mainly be gave us specific (AC), granting WLUSU and the Graduate With stomachs and policy creators a brainstorming one. deadlines —said Mike Blake that we Students Association 50 per cent control growling, the board took a recess to The round-table had to in return. "I dont think acquire the necessary nutrients to keep was centered on the have this done by Director Kevin Nasir questioned the them sane and somewhat scintillating. transition from this year's board to next a certain date—then more would get payment period for the AC renovations a 'professional' Although the recess ran long, the board year's board. The chief issue at hand was done," said Csikasz. "You wouldn't have and asked why the five-year plan could was far more productive once hunger that with only one candidate running for to do everything yourself." not be extended so the cost could be had been beaten. six positions, the other five directors Blake added, "You don't need to do broken down over ten years. or 'expert* Before the 9:30 p.m. cap, the board would have to be hired. The need for everything." Cunningham responded saying the agreed on four issues. First, coordinators publicizing these positions was raised, The meeting ended with a reminder fees would work within the development would do a will be allowed a maximum of one vol- as well as the need for the creation of of the upcoming bowling tournament. plan for the AC and, considering the unteer position, either as an executive or extension and interest payments, a ten- much better volunteer within any Union organization. year commitment would ultimately cost Second, summer volunteer positions students more. job-" will be considered separate from posi- Also in attendance at the meeting tions held during the regular school year. was WLU Associate Vice-President: Director Kevin Nasir Third, executives can only hold one Student Setvices David McMurray who additional volunteer position instead of spoke in favour of the proposed plan. the two positions they may currently He explained that the university could minor spelling and content errors until occupy. not agree to a ten year payment plan. Cunningham guided the discussion to Last, all students can only hold two The motion to adopt the Operating focus on analyzing the principles of the positions within the Union instead of the Procedures Agreement passed with policies. Cunningham also wanted the three which they were allowed under the j Nasir's opposition noted. The agreement board to determine whether obtaining a prerevised policy. This essentially encom- i 3*ssss • • is subject the solicitor's advice would be agreeable. the first three issues. still to ratification by uni- passes • Bills getting you down? Earn as much money • versity Board of Governors and will be Only Vice-President: University Affairs "We're turning away many qualified being • voted on later this term. Scott Harris replied, recommending to people," said director Derek Simon. I as you need from an EXOTIC DANCER. • * The second major topic, revisions to first approve the content of the policies "Now more people will have the chance Clean, safe environment WLUSU hiring policies, preoccupied the as they stand, then "send it off [to a to get involved." • No physical contact * board until the meeting was capped at solicitor] and go through it again." Other items tabled on the agenda, • No need to commit • 9:30 p.m. Discussion of the hiring poli- Board members then addressed including consideration of the Cold cies began with the question of whether their concerns about the restrictions on Beverage Exclusivity Contract, were • Make an appointment and check us out. •

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4 February 10,1999 n Bringing literacy and fun to kids PATRICIA LANCIA First, the LSFL literacy program had been run there last summer and a relationship Led by Kim McWhinnie, volunteers with had already been developed with the Laurier Students for Literacy (LSFL) are community center. Second, there is a setting up a literacy resource centre to need for quality learning materials that honour the memory of a fellow student. both children and adults need, since "I wanted to make a donation in many of the residents do not have Kim's name to a cause," said access to literacy resources. HIRIIM6! McWhinnie, who worked with Kim "These kids don't have access to Wiltshire on co-op at Microsoft. "I want- camps. A lot of them are lower income," ed to spend the money through LSFL said McWhinnie. because it represented how I knew her." LSFL will be relying on students to fill Wiltshire, a fourth year Business stu- the resource centre and will be accept- dent who was ing books February killed last fall in a 25 in the hopes that two-car collision, "I wanted to students will bring •Vice-President: Finance was a summer vol- old books back from unteer with LSFL spend the Reading Week. •Vice-President: Student Activities and worked with Much of the foot- the group at the money work, such as cata- •Vice-President: Marketing Courtland Shelley loguing the books they Vice President: Student Services Community Center. through so can be •Associate The opening of signed out, is being the literacy re- done by the six LSFL source centre, lo- LSFL because volunteers setting cated within the up the centre. Courtland Shelley it represented However, full-time Community Cen- workers at the com- tre, is targeted for how I munity center will be Watch for: Coordinator Student Manager May 1 and would responsible for the be an addition to knew her." day-to-day adminis- Positions Available in The Cord LSFL!s summer lit- tration of the re- March 25,1999 eracy program Kim McWhinnie sources. Thursday started in 1998. Plans do not exist AllApplications Available at WLUSU Main Office The original focus of the summer to open literacy resource centres in other program was to visit the community community centers as of yet. However, centre and organize activities and read- McWhinnie is hopeful for expansion in ing circles to help children develop their the future. literacy and social skills. The program is "At present we don't have relation- Now, for a limited time, you can to the Saturday and Wednesday ships with other community similar centres," g* fly for free to London when you reading circles LSFL conducts during the said McWhinnie," but it is "something to book selected Contiki Europe A school year. be pursued in the future." L||| ■ A llf II tours. For details, drop by your The Courtland Shelley Community "I hope if it's a success it's something 111 tjffij I ff nearest CUTS. Centre was chosen for a few reasons. that can be carried forward." llf I I ww Travel

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February 10,1999 { 5 Opinion the Facing the challenge? One fact sets Laurier apart form the dedicated student leaders. We Cord have on "I have 1926sores in mypant?' other universities in Ontario, and seven students the Senate it's not that we have a small popu- and two students on the Board of lation or that we are a very friend- Governors. We also have a strong A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication ly campus. independent Students' Union with 75 University Avenue West, The one point setting us far 15 Directors and two elected exec- Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 apart from other schools is our utives. (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 enormous amount of school spirit. These individuals are charged Fax: (519) 883-0873 We have open sports teams, with fighting for the rights of more Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3560 friendly bars, a variety of enthusi- than 6,000 students in an environ- www.wlusp.on.ca/TheCord/ astic clubs and a dedicated ment with fewer available funds for e-mail: [email protected] Students' Union. student programs and services and Not one week passes where we an often unreasonable provincial It's 4:23 a.m. don't see clubs holding activities in government. Make up your own witty saying. the Concourse or people cheering Sadly, at times a great number in the quad. I noticed this especial- of us in the general student body I'm goin' tuh bed. ly two weeks ago during Winter are not aware of the issues or sim- The Cord Carnival. The opposite case was ply don't care. presented to me last Thursday, Is that a problem? Yes! Not while at Western. everyone is interested in politics. At On this trip, I had the great times we are immersed in our Editorial Board privilege of representing our school schoolwork, part-time jobs, and Editor-in-Chief Benedict J. Ham's at the Ontario University Student the school spirit events that always Opinion Editor R.W. Hickey Alliance (OUSA) steering committee aid reform, rising tuition fees and how their respective student gov- make us feel good. News Editor Patricia Lancia meeting. This student organization student representation. We also ernments really try to publicize the The challenge exists for all of us Associate News Editor James Muir is made up of student government discussed the upcoming provincial issues. to think seriously about our repre- Entertainment Editor Tim Durkin representatives from the universi- election and strategies for lobbying Through press releases to their sentational future in regards to stu- Associate Entertainment Editor Danielle Fielder ties of Laurier, Western, Waterloo, candidates to include student student newspapers, regular open dent issues; hopefully, we made Sports Editor Mike Kostoff McMaster, Toronto, Windsor, issues in their platforms. forums and well-informed student the right decisions in this week's Associate Sports Editor vacant and During with these Feature Editor Tony Tsai Brock. discussions the government representatives, election. Student Life Editor Janette Roy Its overriding purpose is to student executives, I was intensely three universities make it known OLIVER MARTIN International Editor Oliver Martin lobby the government on behalf of drawn into their passion for current that their administrations must INTERNATIONAL EDITOR Arts Page Editor vacant students, bringing their issues to student issues. take their student governments The opinions expressed in this editorial are those ofthe author, and do not reflect those Production Manager Sarah Schiefer light. At this particular meeting we The students from Western, seriously. of The Cord Staff, the editorial board, or discussed OUSA policy on financial Waterloo and McMaster described Back at Laurier, we have very WWSP. The Electric Cord Webmasters Florin Negoita Paul Wellhauser Cord Staff Letters to the Editor Classified Coordinator Jordan Fumess was my waitress forgot- of interest in is the feet Production Assistants Allison Bone restaurant busy and had lack student government Katherine Harding Tricia Granville Now that's ten my drink. When she realized this, she apolo- that the vast majority of students have no idea Wendy Li Sarah Ridley gized over and over, gave me a free dessert and what the Union realiy does. Meagan Ross Harpreet Mandur service! discounted my meal. Now that's service! Very poor public relations and a poor mar- Copy Editors Chris Tracy keting effort on the part of the Union has lead to Krissy Smith Angela Peters Dear Editor, Ted Steeriburgh this negative perception of student government Sarah Vernon Kristina Spence I've only been living in the K-W area for five at Laurier. Although student government is sup- months and I have already noticed the service posed to be representing the student body, I feel Staff here is quite poor. Students' Union we have been ignored. Do you do anything? If Publications once ordered a taxi (Waterloo Taxi) to pick you do, let us know about it! Photo Manager Luke Martyn I me up at a.m. the next morning to catch a Better communication is attainable and it Systems Administrator Rob Borek 6:30 requires better That morning, when the taxi would help your goal of higher participation if Advertising Manager Angela train at 7:00 a.m. Foster more people knew what you actually do. sug- Ad Production Manager Roberts hadn't arrived by 6:35, I called the taxi service. I Jen communication a weekly article in the Cord that outlines Ad Production Assistants Jason Kipfer The clerk explained she was, "... trying to get a gest taxi [me]." exactly what you are doing and why you are Melissa Bien out to Dear Editor, Leslie She explained that calling ahead did- doing it. Public Relations Coordinator Karen further In response to the column written byAsad Kiyani n't taxi it just One more thing, why is everyone cutting up guarantee the would be on time, in last week's Cord regarding the lack of interest Administration calling. taxi finally the Waterbuffeloes every week? If you hardcore saved me The arrived at 6:50 in Student Government, I have the following President Steve Metzger a.m. my train was academics would partake in a recreational tasty and because delayed, I did response: Students refuse to get involved with VP: Finance Michael Blake catch it. beverage once in a while, you might learn to Board of Directors Holly Wagg student government and openly criticize it for Another time, my parents and went to Pizza relax and enjoy the social side of university. Sue Portelance Brian Carey I good reason. for Classes and politics are only a part of the whole Michelle Damanis Hut dinner. The pizza was very slow to come. Although many people are involved and take MacDonald John university experience. Melissa Csikasz The waitress forgot to bring me my drink and an active role, some do not. Some of the people her of it, she even apol- when I reminded did not in government are there for purely selfish rea- ogize. just said, me a Jim Finnigan Contributors She "Oh" and brought sons. They believe it will look good on their Thomas Mac "Daddy" Kay, Ted Steenburgh, Jim "Casey and" drink. resume or they think it will make them popular. My and example is Finnigan, Sherri Sokach, Andrew "So fly it's hard to believe final worst when I ordered This goes completely against the fabric of what Asad from KFC. In order, gave the he's" White, Boss Rullen, Rarah Sidley, Asad Kiyani, delivery the I details the government is there for. Non-business phone Forty- Kiyani, Asad Kiyani, Asad Kiyani, and Asad Kiyani, Cob Rlark, of my name, address, number, etc. If a representative doesn't really care about Ricole Manik Meth five minutes later, ask my Mrett Booney, Nolfe, Aerchea, Bullen, I called to about order. what happens during his or her term in office, students needed! she calling, there Jambier Lamie, Fike Misher, Rachel Reid, Rammy Tobinson, She said had been but was no but only thinks of how good this position makes calling wrong Patt Mearson, Kill Jlepacki, Henedict Barns, Latricia Pancia, answer. She had been the number! him look, how effective do you think he will be Dear Editor, She said it was MY fault Mames juir, Hobert Rickey, Kike Mostoff, Dim Turkin, Fanielle because I didn't correct in his position? If anyone walked through the Hey spring Grads, what are you guys doing to her she "wrong She Dielder, Hatherine Karding, Moliver Oartin, Fordan jurness. when read back the number,' Concourse during the candidates' speeches last make our last term at WLU a memorable one? I had read my number correctly. asked if they help in organizing Spring LETTERS POLICY: I week and actually stopped to listen, you would decided to out our

• anything All letters must be signed and submitted with the author's name, student would do about the late order and she have noticed nothing but a bunch of hot air com- Class Grad Weekend but here I am, a single polit- identification number, and number. telephone again argued it was my fault so they would do a sea biz •All letters will be printed with the author's name. Letters can be printed with- ing out of the asses of everyone. (Are we really ical science student lost in of students. nothing. out the author's name with permission from the EIC. I refused the order, and later found out getting rid of the GST?) Don't get me wrong, think we will do a great • The Cord comes out on Wednesdays. Letters must be received by Tuesday I the girl that took my phone number was the was more at 12:30, on disk, or via e-mail at [email protected]. They say big things like, "improving commu- job, I just hoping that walks of life • cannot manager! Letters must be typed or easily legible, double spaced and exceed nication," and, "improving student life," but few could help us out. 350 words. On a side note, my roommate ordered KFC • The Cond reserves the right to edit any letter. Spelling and grammar will be know what is really involved in implementing There are several committees in need of gen- corrected. on a later date. In an act of exaggeration, he eral volunteers and is welcome. The • The Cord reserves the right to reject any letter, in whole or in part, that is in these things. For the most part, their campaign everyone repeated and repeated the number. At the violation of existing Cord policies. phone promises and Vision' involve nothing more than first general volunteer meeting will be on end of the phone call, the girl asked for our The Cond will not print anything that is racist sexist, or homophobic in nature, propaganda and empty promises. I'm sure many Wednesday, February 24, in room 2C3 at 5:30 phone number again as she had forgotten to as deemed by the staff as a voting body. The Cord will not print anything in members do believe what they say, but are their p.m. I hope to see some of you there (even some violation of its Code of Ethics, outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cord subscrip- write it down! tion rates are $20.00 per term for addresses within Canada. The Cord is print- promises legitimate, or nothing more than hot more business students would be ok). by Web Printing. All is strictly the opinion of the writer By contrast, must commend the service ed Hamilton commentary I I air? Perhaps the most important reason for the and does not necessarily reflect that of the Cord staff, the editorial board, or received at the Mongolian Grill recently. The WLU Student Publications. Sherri Sokach

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Tuned Out More Importantly for what can be considered more the Chair of Ontario Hydro, just happens donors, the Latner Family, seem to have A martyr to "mainstream" music. 54 hours for music Ontario: Open to be Harris' good friend and advisor. a huge interest in Falls Management that appeals to the people who don't It seems that the ad agency produc- Inc., who operate the Niagra Casino. On the groove like my music. for the taking ing the disgusting government propa- top of that, it seems that top Tory aides When I suggested that this went ganda just happens to be headed up by were working for both the government ANDREW WHITE beyond mere close-mindedness to THOMAS MAC KAY Peter Miele, a PC Party staff person. This to decide to whom the contract was intolerance, I was informed I was the government has spent over fifty million going to be awarded and the Falls one being intolerant. Close-minded is Management corporation at the same I have run afoul of Laurier's crack team Back in 1995, when the winds of change Centre Spot of xenophobics, and I paid the price. phone-calls from the swept Mike Harris his team of tax time. Up until a few days ago, I was a demanding "music with words." avengers into office, many hoped that Then there's the whole mess with is my were Radio Laurier DJ. I played the drum 'n' Intolerant demanding I change the Tories would provide accountability. Anderson Consulting, who award- programming. bass show on Monday nights that so I cannot see the link Mike seemed to be a pretty thrifty guy. ed a contract which allowed them to a - give few of you heard. I was usually turned between sticking to the style of music I Heck the Minister of finance drives an themselves raise unilaterally. They was off, and inaudible anywhere but in the hired to spin and intolerance. old beaten up Ford Taurus. They must also were able to submit millions in go the Radio Laurier booth, happily spinning I won't into complaints about be saving money somewhere. expenses to be paid for by the govern- my on-air style — unfounded, in my ment without having to show a single away to myself, completely oblivious. Somewhere along the line however, opinion, and the Radio Laurier directors Harris homeless A few days ago, it seems that they have lost their penny receipt. makes the pro- agree — but some a in I was told that my pinching ways. More and more Tory vide the receipts for few dollars wel- of the concerns fare, but those on the corporate welfare show had to insiders from Mike Harris' 1995 cam- Do two hours brought change. I could against my paign team are showing up at the pub- dole don't have to show anything. were keep my slot. I show that I lic trough. For example, in the last year PHOTO It seems that if you are a "special could play a little of drum *n' was not creating an alone, Mike's former communications FILE interest group" (those who want public environment con- or or ser- drum 'n' bass. But advisor Tom Trbovich got over one half education, healthcare social vices) my show had to bass send ducive to sales at million dollars in contracts. Harris' cam- dollars on those misleading ads. I won- the government is looking for you Centre is become main- the Spot, and paign manager, Leslie Noble was award- der how much Peter taking home. to be more accountable to the tax pay- stream. Laurier my programming ed an $84,000 contract. Tom Long, the One would hope that controlled cor- ers. However, the tax payers (mainly quit on the would be incompat- Chair of Harris' election campaign, was porations such as casino gambling corporations, Tory staffers, and PC Party I donors) spot. scampering ible with the upcom- paid over $250,000. William Farlinger, would be dealt with fairly and transpar- aren't held accountable to any- I worked very ing professional ently. Nope. One of the largest PC one. Is that common sense? promos. hard to gain the wrestling under rocks? So, a skills I exhibit as a of drum 'n' bass Dj. I am very passionate couple variety store win: no more *n' about my music, and sink a lot of cash clerks drum bass on Is *AII sizes available into new records for my show. I do a Radio Laurier. Laurier really this Unls (Jrt good job, and though it sounds arro- easily frightened, that two hours of *Centrally Located drum *n' bass sends it scampering JJ> gant to say, I also have a fen base. I do & rocks, waiting noise go /jnsL *Temporary long-term what I do because I love it. To have a under for the to ciga- few individuals lodge complaints, and away before they can buy their rettes? get such drastic results, is a real slap in K-W Safe Storage an the face. Is this simply arbitrary excuse CorcC wishes « X 136 Moore Avenue South, Waterloo Let's do the math. Radio Laurier is created by people who do not like the Opinion music, on for five days a week. For four of and happen to somehow wield our at s aCC MOORE AVE S 570-0985 those days, there are about twelve a little power? of friends hours of programming. On Fridays, it's Whatever the reason, and despite Laurier the sweetest, about eight. That's 56 hours of pro- the growing number of Laurier students gramming. Two hours of that is drum 'n' who enjoy drum 'n' bass, my vinyl will most romantic bass. no longer touch the WLU turntables. The Vafentine's True, a couple of the other DJs throw same pedestrian music that we've (Day in the odd track, but only two hours been playing here since I started WLU in once again reigns supreme. ever. focus on this music, leaving 54 hours '94

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February 10,1999 ( 7 International Kosovo The European Contact Group, made up ofsix European countries demanded the warring Serbian and ethnic Albanian Street Kids International forces end hostilities and engage in peace negotiations. They suggested ROB CLARK Africa taught him the best way to make once the talks begin, the two sides a difference is to get up and actually would have two weeks maximum for an "l went to Africa to rescue destitute chil- make a difference. agreement to be reached granting dren but they ended up rescuing me. One day while in Sudan, a country in autonomy for the Serbian province. In The world's poorest kids taught me that northeast Africa, Peter stumbled upon a the interim, NATO leaders stepped up my life is worth far more than the clothes young 'street kid' trying to break into his threats of military action and Canada, on my back or the car in the garage. In car. Instead of writing off the impover- Britain and France said they would be sprawling shantytowns devoid of run- ished youth, Peter was inclined to trans- willing to contribute ground troops for ning water and electricity I had expected fer the young boy's swindling skills into any potential peacekeeping mission. to find darkness and despair. Instead I a more worthy objective. He established discovered light and life." Sudan's first technical training school for These are the invigorating words of street children where thieves were trans- Iraq Peter Dalglish, a man formed into car- The UN Security Council backed a this writer had the penters and pick- Canadian plan aimed at ending the polit- pleasure of meeting at The letter pockets into elec- ical and military impasse over Iraq's defi- a United Nations con- tricians. ance of a UN enforced no-fly zone. In a ference in Ottawa. On V in the In addi- unanimous vote, Security Council mem- that barren summer's tion, recognizing rnTPHoTo the infra- bers agreed to set up three panels eve in a quaint little word UNICEF poor Sudan. Peter had to remind those who ings is equal to planting a landmine of the which would examine Iraq's compliance bookstore on Sussex structure were being detrimental to his advance- yourself. UN was city of Khartoum with resolutions, including disarma- Drive, I just stands for ment of street kids that, "the letter C in To date, Peter Dalglish's accomplish- in he set ment of Iraq's chemical and biological another person left Sudan, the word UNICEF does not stand for car, ments are grandiose at a very minimum. up a weapons. This resolution comes into inspired by the story children. mail delivery or cash, or credit card. It stands for chil- He is the founder of Street Kids service where effect, after the failure last week ofa res- of Dalglish. dren." International and former Director of mail on bicycles olution calling for the lifting of sanctions In 1984, Peter was fresh out of taw street kids delivered to If there was one fundamental mes- Youth Service Canada, the Government local businesses. on Iraq. school and working for a reputable law sage Peter wished to accentuate, it is of Canada's civilian youth corps. It noted, in attempting firm. He was already well on his way to should be to people put too much faith in institutions He is currently the Director of the give a voice to impoverished children, owning an expensive sports car and a and not enough faith in people. Gallman Memorial Foundation USA For - constantly ran into confrontation Indonesia vacation home by the sea two of his Peter The United Nations is flawed because its his efforts, he has received the \fonier with only local elites who wanted no IfTimorese people reject a broad auton- childhood ambitions. not bureaucrats get too comfortable behind Award, and in 1989 was named one of part of the betterment of street kids, but omy plan in an upcoming referendum, However, Peter's life changed dra- their desks and forget about the Dinka the Ten Outstanding Young People of the organizations attempting the Indonesian government is willing to matically after being disconcerted by also with those youth who is driven away from his/her World. to Peter fight for same consider independence for East Timor. television images of the 1984 Ethiopian help the cause. family out of fear of persecution and is Peter has also befriended humanitar- He run into problems The announcement was made by senior famine. Consequently, Peter organized would often forced to survive in the unforgiving con- ians such as Mother Teresa and Bob UNICEF, government officials last week. Ever an airlift of food and medical supplies to with the World Health ditions of urban poverty. Geldolf. He also has received numerous Organization or the UN Development since Indonesia annexed the former the nation in need. Upon his return, To write off street kids as worthless, honorary degrees, including one from Program - whose members were often Portuguese territory in 1975, hostilities Peter was inclined to relinquish his useless or dirty would be the worst Wilfrid Laurier University. too busy relaxing at the local country have claimed the lives of more than promising career in law in exchange for human rights violation of all. Yet all of these would not have been club. 200,000 civilians. the opportunity to work alongside some To devalue others and to show no possible without Peter's certitude that people recurrently seemed of the world's poorest children. These conscious remorse for their shortcom- one person can make a difference. Guinea-Bissau If anything, Peter's experiences in indifferent towards the poor children of More than 300 West African peacekeep- ing troops arrived in the city of Lisbon late last week. They were dispatched as Hussein's part legacy of an African intervention force King aimed at strengthening a peace accord. The agreement was threatened due to ASAD KIYANI The funeral was held on Monday, As for the the continuance of fighting among the and drew innumerable mourners. The appearance of warring parties. Last Sunday, King Hussein of Jordan died streets were lined with so many mourn- Syrian President after suffering complications from cancer. ers the cortege was actually stopped at Hafez Assad, it was Renowned throughout the world as one point. easily the biggest Washington one of the true believers in peace, King Police with tears in their eyes shock of the day. The presidents of Ecuador and Peru Hussein's death shocked and disheart- thought it useless to try and restrain the Assad was an promised to end all arms spending in ened many. crowd. avowed enemy of the hopes of convincing major financial The man who had ruled Jordan for Perhaps even more indicative of the Hussein, having donors to accept a proposed $3 billion 46 years and was widely hailed as an respect for King Hussein were the pres- tried to assassinate border-development scheme. Jamil ambassador of peace - a difficult title to ence of Israeli and Syrian delegations. him in the 6o's. Mahaud, president of Ecuador, said he gain in the Middle East - suffered brain Israel sent the largest delegation of His presence would be the first leader in his country's and heart failure on Sunday. any country. Current Prime Minister signalled an appre- history, "who did not spend a cent on He slipped into a coma last week, Benjamin Netanyahu was accompanied ciation of the man armaments." which came as a surprise for it had been by four other prominent political figures, Hussein was and thought he was recovering well after his including former premiers Yitzhak gave hope that the treatment in the United States. Shamir and Shimon Peres. tensions of the region might take a significant step towards resolution. One glaring Why not take the bus i absentee was Canadian Prime Minister, Jean ? Chretien. to work On a ski trip in jf| Whistler, he felt he cste*. couldn't have made the funeral in time. However, Canadian photo Forces officials said while it would FILE have been tight, they could have had Palestinian leader may declare a him in Jordan on time. Palestinian state as soon as May 4, the TRAVELCUTS The ailing monarch had recently Israeli elections are upcoming and Saudi Plugged-in t° Travel name his eldest son as successor to his Arabia and Syria both have sick, elderly throne. King Abdullah, feces a difficult rulers. period. While it appeared, for one day at Student Union Building, 886-8228 He does not have the international least, opponents could gather together, Owned and operated by the Canadian Federation of Students clout his father did, and this could be a it remains to be seen whether this will 112 worry in the coming months. translate into a lasting peace.

8 February 10,1999 Student Life Vacation tips to keep you safe

BRETT MOONEY Although there are negative side lotion, try to stay away from this dream? Well, we're supposed to say hoi intake. What is excessive? As NICOLE ROLFE effects from tanning beds, we rec- 'motor oil,' as it may be suitable for we don't think so, even though I long as you can walk you are still ommend that if you are going to be darker-skinned people, such as the firmly believe it is. Flowever, Nicole doing fine. Although it is difficult to It is the time of the year when all frequenting areas as far south as chooses to protest otherwise. enjoy venturing remember and sometimes even the hard-working students find that Mexico, that you visit a tanning Many people to to when extra thousand dollars from OSAP, salon before you depart. Try to stay various destinations to meet new stomach, drinking water you people, new things per- arrive home night will decrease Mommy and Daddy, or maybe even A few 'fake-n-bakes' before you see and at from their bank account to flee the go will provide your skin with a away from haps even perform new feats. This the severity of your hang-over and following country for a well-deserved vaca- base, which will allow you to is all fine to the Health and Fitness allow you to enjoy the tion on Reading Week. Parents just enhance your overall tan and pre- this 'motor Committee, but try to keep in mind day. don't understand the hardship and vent severe burns that are the pri- the whole idea of safety. Although During the day, try to consume dehy- trauma that five and a half months mary causes of skin cancer. Oh oil,' as it is safety is probably the last thing on water frequently to prevent of school can have on a young, wait, the tanning booths cause can- your mind down in the Tropics after dration. spirited individual without a vaca- cer too. the equivalent a few dozen daquiries, try to However, we do caution you on tion. The Health and Fitness If you are a fair-skinned individ- remember what you're doing and the water you drink, as many of the Committee just wants to give you a ual, .this is especially important if nibbing how you're doing it. local sources have bacteria that our few pointers that you can keep in you plan to lie beside the pool or to on bodies cannot digest. mind when you're travelling down on the beach all day. Secondly, you Booze Needless to say, we do not have south and enjoying the Tropics. should bring sunscreen, higher baby oil This aspect might very well be to continue explaining the problems numbers for initial days and then the whole reason for your trip, that may arise. Has anybody ever Sun as the week goes on, begin to use natives of the country, but is equiv which again the Health and Fitness heard of Montezuma's Revenge? out for the As everyone knows, the sun is lower protection levels. alent to rubbing on baby oil. Committee can sympathize with. So remember, watch much more intense closer to the For anybody who has been to Many of the all-inclusive resorts sun, look out for the opposite sex you earth's equator and therefore extra Mexico and has seen the locals on Sex lead to short-lived memories of the and tip the glass to a week that precaution should be taken. the beach offering cheap sun tan On the beach... every girl's trip activities due to excessive alco- will probably never forget. SAA Shines in Saskatchewan Shooter: Liquorice Lix mm** Wr ANIK MERCHEA revolved around increasing volunteer the bond between the Student Alumni oz. Peppermint Schnapps afe/ turnout, increasing the financial viabili- Associations across the country. The Student Alumni Association sent a ty of Student Alumni Associations Actually this conference spanned across delegation of 16 enthusiastic members across the country, and of course build- both Canada and the United States. to the University of Saskatchewan in ing bridges. For those that don't know Two universities from the US attended Saskatoon on this conference with 2 oz. lemon juice ■aW *"■ January 14. The four- the 15 Canadian day CSAAN schools spanning Build over ice cubes and garnish with a cherry and orange. (Canadian Student from the East to the Alumni Association ofour borders. Do you have a recipe you would like to share? Network) conference As for the Laurier Drop it off in the Cord office any time. consisted of various presentation, it was presentations, and a huge success. With What d© you waif to d© with pur life? as usual Lauder's participation from Write for Life and sMtkidkltfs will occur less frequently, presentation was nearly every dele- jam-packed. The gate we were able members of the del- HOWIE to put on quite a egation were lead show. fssi l by their fearless ' Our presentation ] leader Barry MELISSA was based on net- Wilding. He ensured that everything the term, building bridges refers to working, which loosely means using went smoothly, and that we all had our strengthening the bond between stu- your contacts to help further your orga- fair share of fun. dents and the alumni as well as the nization. The skit was both humorous The theme of the conference was community in which they live. However, and educational. As for the trip itself, it building bridges. The presentations another major topic was strengthening was great fun.

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■ { February 10,1999 9 Feature Q: How long does it take before you tell someone you love them? FG: As long as it takes to love them. (touchE) JS: You don't. A titillating feature KB: Well, you subtract their age from your parent's combined age, multiply it by the cubed root of your GPA, divide it by the spread of next week's Notre Dame game... OM: 73 days. No more, no less. Q: What would you considerromantic? On Women JS: Soft porn. FG: Candles and flowers. relationships KB: The usual stuff I guess. It all depends on their on the guy. OM: Something really original and fun on sex that I've never done before. A really good surprise. Something funny and clever, on guys something that will tell me this guy is dif- ferent. Q: What do you expect on a first date? from the minds ofactual FG: Sincerity and a kiss. (Funny, I expect to be swiftly rejected. Go Laurier women figure.) KB: A kiss, hold hands. OM: A fun time. Beyond that, it all ROSS BULLEN depends. Ah, Valentine's Day. It's just around almost certain this has not come even JS: Lots of things. the corner, you know. close to being accomplished. Oh, well. Q: How long should you go out with That's right, in only a scant few days What can you do? someone before you sleep with them? wily Cupid will be greasing up his cross- Get on with the sutvey? Good idea... FG: Until you're in love. bow (sorry, I'm coming up kind of short JS: Sex is the first step in a relationship. with the ol' crossbow lexicon...), fasten- KB: Well, once vou take the spread ing his diaper pins and from the Notre Dame game Thirteen, think. launching his enchanted' 'on relationships and multiply it by the body JS: I FG: Fifteen. love sticks directly through the tender Q: Whafs the first thing you'd notice weight (in kilograms) of your OM: What year was that? think The left ventricle of every googly-eyed sap about a guy if you were to meet at, say, favourite sea mammal and then divide it I Cosby Show was still 0n... with a $500 credit limit and the irre- a bar, for example? by the number of tacos you can eat in KB: Pretty old, that's all I'm saying. pressible desire to get laid. Flowers will FG: Their eyes. one sitting... be bought, candies be Q: Would you ever consider having a will proffered and KB: Their eyes and how they dress. OM: Same as love. 73 days. No excep- would condoms will be unwrapped with the Especially their shoes. tions. threesome? If yes, the three- unyielding fervor of a sticky-fingered kid JS: A bulge in the pants. some involve your significant other? on a pre-dawn Day. For (Dear how hope talking And what is the ideal ratio of guys to Christmas those God, I she's _ - of us who are nestled comfortably in the about wallet size...) girls in your threesome? cozy little furrow known as a 'relation- OM: Nothing specific, you know, JS: Yes, but never with my things. think it ship', February 14 can be one heck of a lots of O-TS 5-E1 significant other. I FG: No good time. Alas, this bliss cannot be real- Q: What's a good pickup line? Either Q: What is your favourite posi- would be best with two JS: NO (emphatic) ized by all. one you use or one you've heard. tion? guys and me. (Methinks the ladies do protest too FG: I'm You see, we must not forget that FG: Do you want to kiss me? That's a JS: Upside-down doggy style. not saying if I much, hmm Mr. Freud?) or wouldn't, other little granfalloori that tends to crop great line. FG: Anything Kama Sutra. would but I OM: In a threesome once, I didn't really and definitely wouldn't with up identify itself around V-Day: the OM: I heard a really good one a couple KB: Whatever will keen mv chi- care for it. mv bovfriend. I'd onlv do it perpetually single. I mean those good, of weeks ago. This weird tall guy (looked ropractor bills at a minimum. KB: Sure, most people have, really. I if it were two other euys." decent people who, for some reason or a lot like the nerdy guy from News OM: I don't know what you call it, but it •O 7 don't want to tell too much about it, Probably. other, always seem to be spending Radio) said it to me. It's sort of like a requires a belt sander and a very ripe KB: Would I? though. I'd have to talk Valentine's alone. Sure, some of these knock-knock joke, it goes like this: He watermelon. Q: Where was the oddest place you've about people (your humble author included) asks, "Flow much does a polar bear Q: What is the longest time you've had it ever had sex? considering they with probably deseive it, weigh?" I say, "I don't know." He says, sex for: FG: Parent's Bed. spend the other fun of my 364 days making "Enough to break the ice," and he gives JS: Over 2 hours JS: P3007. other and cal- people for sport cracking me a really sly look. It's corny, but it's KB: Long enough to (How much space is there under those lous, sarcastic, jerky remarks at every Drettv funnv. boyfriend, r~ > / burn a meatloaf. desks?) possible opportunity (and a KR- ThevYp all nrettu had I suppose, doing damn OM: Who knows? KB: Nowhere really special, a forest, might add). But you as to whether fine job of it, I what Q: What turns on and what Who cares? once. the friendly, peo- you euy? or not he'd want trpp nnt nffprinp pxnla- about others? The kind turns off about a your OM- In a I'm anv Q: What is ,m noi onermg diiy eA(jia- can't seem co (if I had a ple who just to make things JS: It all has to do with that bulge in the favourite nations. boyfriend). don't know about the click? pants. colour? I Q: Have you ever had sex worry fellas, got FG: His he But ratio, I'd have to see. Don't I think we've body, must be buff. I hate (Sorry. I was starting to with someone you didn't here just OM: have before, ifs not that something that might help. a huge ego. feel like the bridgekeeper in I like? or Have you ever - special. liked it best with twc Your ace reporter has after painstaking KB: Turn on? If he can drink a bottle of Monty Python And The Holy Grail. I had sex out of pity for - other guys; don't care if one o hours of legwork and research com- Peppermint Schnapps in fifteen minutes Sometimes the nerdiness just has to I someone? inteiview on sex them is my boyfriend. piled the definitive and and still beat all of Bricker 704 ('97-98) shine through...) R3: No, on both counts. single, you Have you ever used sex relationships. If you're and in a thirty yard dash, he's the one for me. Q: Do you masturbate? If yes, then on Q: KB: It wasn't really pity, it was don't want to be, this in-depth portrait of (Looks like she's fixin' to be good and toys? If so, how the — average, how many times do you —- was more like empathy. women experience? If not, would what want and think should be 10ne1y...) masturbate a week? If no, why But did like the guy vou consider using I the master key to your future success. Q: Have you ever cheated on your sig- not? JS: No *hem in the future? Let's meet our subjects, shall we: nificant other? FG: No, because I don' 112 OM: I've had sex with people didn't like ."G: No I KATIE B, 2nd year business: makes fun JS: Yes need to. very much, but never out of pity. If you / KB: don't think so. of people a lot. FG: Yup (This sentence is incom- I pity someone, there's probably a good / What counts as toy? OEDIWV M, 3rd year psychology: likes OM: Sure. prehensible to a man. a sex reason for it. movies in which the main characters are Handcuffs. Also, don't KB: Once. Incomprehensible.) /IS: I Q: Do you like vanilla sex, or do you animals. (Chalk one for / know if this counts, know this up polygamy!) JS: Yes; I don't know, 10 times I prefer to get all sticky and nasty? O: What's the best wav tn break nn guy - looks and a FRENESI G, ist year business: think lUI J IIIV, k/V,Jl IV he acts lot like liujf maybe? FG: Hunh? circumnavigation requires a ; with someone? Gilligan - who was eating the suicide Rabb KB: I don't keep track but, sure, I mas- jS: Sticky and nasty. S, year IS: Whv break ud when wings at Casey's and neglected to wash JESSICA 2nd history: stil turbate. KB: guess like it the regular way most me $10 from can just his hands before going to the bathroom I I owes early you see other OM: Every single person masturbates. of the time. Missionary, suppose. and, well, the sauce didn't really agree I October. people? Ifs a fact. OM: You've gotta shake things up every Obviously, all of the FG: Over phone. with his delicate goods. That produced a the Q: What's hotter, sex with someone now and then. names are fake, cleverly OM: same way you sensation 'down there' all right. The ask you're in an intimate relationship with, Have you ever faked an orgasm? 3 Q: ctrvlan frr\rr\ rortoin someone out, have your (Thank God for those of us bright or a stranger you picked up at a bar? JS: Nope. author renowned for his anonymi- friend it. enough to use the Wetnaps.) do )S: Stranger. KB: I don't know. I mean, what counts as ty w (Ah, grade 6 OM: I've got a vibrator. 7* rules, social how I FG: Stranger. an orgasm? One time, my leg fell asleep All of these women agreed to answer miss ve...) Q: Have you ever been involved in a OM: Gotta go stranger. and I screamed because it freaked me honestly, in order to provide KB: It [on] youVe homoerotic situation? If so, how was it our survey all depends how long KB: Probably the relationship guy. out. The guy took this as being a good into what female seeing and when? If not, would you consider a real insight the half been them. Q: How old were you when you lost thing. What the hell does that mean? it? of Laurier is feeling and thinking. I am /our virginity? (Cont'd)

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JR: No words, all action. Actually, I find painful. just making fun of every moment/ RV: Yes, a tickle me dildo. seems to work...'people want to* 5-E1 JR: Yes, too many to mention... all good ON1. into be with people who are having fun. experiences because we were both AH: I'd crawl 1000 miles over broken Q: What is your favourite position? it. glass just to watch you shit. Or, I'd eat RV: 69. Q: Have you ever been involved in a the corn out of the shit of the last guy JR: Totally depends on my partner...no homoerotic situation? If so, how was it who fucked you. (??? Not only is he a preference. and when? If not, would you consider charmer, he has issues too.) AH: Doggie style. it? Q: What turns you on about a girl? BB: Doggie style. RV: No, and NO. AH: Her smile. Q: What is the longest time you've had AH: Nope and Nope. JR: When they wake me up in the mid- sex for? BB: No and not really. dle of the night (from a deep sleep) by JR: Sex... 8 hours; intercourse... who JR: Yes, it doesn't excite me, but ifs usu- kissing my body. knows; who can think about time. ally in a situation with close friends. RV: Ass, it's all about the way she fills AH: A week. Q: Where is the oddest place you've out a pair of jeans. RV: 6 hours. had sex? BB: Appearance, intelligence and willing- BB: 45 minutes. AH: On the Brantford Transit. (Remind ness to have sex. (Apparently we should have made it me to never take the bus when I'm in Q: What turns you off about a girt? clearer. We mean sex with another real Brantford.) AH: Acne, physical deformities, talking. person, not an imaginary one or with RV: Grad Pub. JR: The pitch of her voice. someone over the Internet.) BB: Car. RV: Everything but the ass. (So I'm Q: Do you masturbate? If yes, then on JR: On the roof of my house. ("Honey, I guessing you tike asses? Right, wrong?) average, how many times do you mas- think there are Raccoons in the attic BB: Lack of intelligence and/or unwilling- turbate a week? If no, why not? again. Oh wait, never mind, it's just our ness to have sex. AH: Yes, 21 times. son banging some girl on the roof.) Q: What do you expect on a first date? BB: Yes, once a day. -Q: Have you ever had sex with some- JR: A conversation that isn't about the RV: Yes, 14 times a week. one you didn't like? Or Have you ever weather, sports or school! A real chance JR: Yes, depends on whether or not I'm had sex out of pity for someone? to know what's going on in the other sexually active... if yes, 3-4; if not, 10-12. JR: No, but my emotions change quickly person's mind. (Finally, a chance to use the word mas- and never out of pity! BB: Sex. turbate in a legitimate context within the RV: All the time... my girlfriend. AH: Sex, sex and more sex. features section. Hmmm, all the men say BB: Yes. RV: Twenty bucks worth of ass groping. they masturbate, what a surprise.) AH: Yes and yes. Q: What would you considerromantic? Q: What's hotter, sex with someone Q: Do you like vanilla sex or do you BB: Not much. you're in an intimate relationship with, prefer to get all sticky and nasty? answers, we would be able to get some JR: Being taken to the place of my birth, or a stranger you picked up at a bar? BB and AH: Sticky and Nasty. serious, thought-provoking responses to (no, not the hospital) Milan. AH: Stranger. RV: Sticky and Nasty, especially if it's on our queries. Instead, we got these, RV: A nice warm bubble bath or a beer BB: Stranger. the ass. though we were impressed with the leg- and a football game. (I can see it now; RV: Stranger. JR: Both, passion can come in either ibility of their handwriting and minimum Hallmark Valentine's Day cards that read jR: Sex with someone I feet comfortable form, depends on the moment!!! amount of stains (food, beer, others) on "Pass the pork rinds and the remote with... no inhibitions! They may or may Q: Do your parents know you're having the page. We even let them make up dear. P.S. I love you.") not be a stranger. sex? their own alias in order to protect their AH: Foreplay (romantic and a charmer. Q: How old were you when you lost JR: Yes, ever since I lost my virginity... identities and whatever is left of their ladies, how can you resist?) your virginity? really open relationship. reputations. Q: What's the best way BB:19 Everyone else: Yes Male i: Japhy Ryder to break up with AH: 17 Q: Have you ever faked an orgasm? years A simple in (Cont'd) 22 old: man someone? JR: Unfortunately 12 years old! (???? I was JR: I have faked orgasms. I know many many - FG: No. JR: Face to face and stilt playing with Transformers at twelve.) men who have it's quite easy. OM: Sure, a couple of times. respects Brutally honest. RV: 12 (Catholic priests don't count) Q: Does size really matter? Enjoys a Everyone: Yes (q'uelle surprise.) Q: Do your parents know you're having 6B: Tell them straight Q: Would you ever consider having sunny sex? out. But first prep them threesome? If yes, would that three- Q: Have you ever discussed your sexu- walks, open your JS: Who do you think taught me? with simple, subtle hints, some involve your significant other? al history with partner before you fires, can- do FG: No way. jjke every time she seems And what is the ideal ratio of girls to had sex with them, or you just hope dlelit din- was OM: Sure, but they don't know how long to be not paying attention to you, quick- guys in your threesome? for the best and that everyone all ners and met? I've been having sex for. ly blurt out "I hate you." When she faces JR: Yes... it would involve them if they good and wholesome before you torturing small ani- n KB: Maybe, I don't really know. They you and asks what you just said, reply, were interested. 2 girls to one guy... my B: Who cares. mals with gardening tools. sex the probably suspect it. We never really "Nothing," or "I mate you.") arousal would be limited the other way. !R: Always... with Male 2: Billy Bob talked about it. AH: Don't call them. AH: Yes... 2 girls to one guy. more you and your 21 years old: Wants desperately for Q: Does size really matter? RV: Tell them you're gay. (At least it'll RV: Yes... 2 girls to one guy. partner learn about someone to love while wearing a the KB: For what? him explain the ass fixation to them.) BB: Yes... 2 girls to one guy. each other, bet- strap-on dildo and showing him what it it's JS: Yes Q: Have you ever cheated on (Hmmm, I'm starting to see a ter it is... more realty means to be a bitch. emerging here.) ' comfortable. FG: No. your significant pattern v Male Rob Verrilli OM: Sort of. 3: other? Q: Have you ever used sex 22 years old: Has an ass fixation. 'Nuff writers (Well that clears it all up, thanks ladies...) AH: No. toys? If so, which one and how was Editor's note: The said. Q: Have you ever discussed your sexu- BB: Yes. k the experience? If not, would you wish you a Happy Valentine's Male Anita Handjob (?????) it al history with your partner before you 4: RV: Yes. consider using sex toys? Day, be with your significant 22 years old: Is in touch with his femi- out membership had sex with them, or do you just hope JR: Never sex But BB: No. Yes. other, or your worn nine side, but prefers to touch his male Warehouse. for the best and assume that everyone I've kissed someone AH: Yes, mouse traps (???), it was card at Jerry's Exotic Video side, a lot. Now if he could just get a was all good and wholesome before else... in my mind female to you met? that's cheating... so yes! touch him. FG: I know everyone's good and Q: How long should you go out wholesome. on Kelatio h s hi ps with a girl before sleeping KB: It's not a job interview, I don't with her? What do you notice first about a want to ask too much. But still, you want Q: BB: One hour. person ofthe opposite sex, if you to know something. AH: First date. were to meet, say, at a bar setting? And to a lesser extent.. OiVl: You have to know to be safe. JR: Everyone is different... depends on JR: Their nose... if they the person and the feeling associated have a nose that does- with that person. n't match their face, RV: First date. That's it for end they up Q: How long does it take before you appearing less tell someone you love him or her? the attractive. On Men BB: Never happened. BB: Their JR: Only said it once and it was a women. appearance, you moment that hopefully will never hap- know, their ass, face, pen again... they saved my life. Never Now BRING breasts. say it unless you AH: Breasts, legs, ass. mean it. on the MEN! RV: Ass, I always notice a nice ass. AH: Years. Many Q: What is your best pickup line? Or, many years. SARAH RIDLEY & TONY TSAI what is the best pick up line anyone (after what do men We conducted a short survey with four, RV: Avoid it like all has tried on you? hell. very average, Laurier males based on BB: What's your name? (Ohh, he's a real the same questions the females were anyway.) charmer.) know asked in their interviews. We were hop- RV: I've lost my phone number. Can ing that by letting them take home the I have yours? surveys and then think about their

February 10,1999 11 Sports Hawks off to playoffs on high

BETH MULLEN After leaving a strong first period in their wake, the Hawks came out confi- "Pure and utter domination." That is dent in the second. The women main- how Hawk Superfan Shari Decaire tained their initial intensity and scored described the performance of the Laurier three goals increasing their lead to 4-0. women's hockey team during their last Receiving a sharp pass from team regular season game at the Bubble on member Lisa Backman, Heather Hossie Sunday night. scored the first goal of the second. Surrounded by overwhelming Hawk Following this play, Caroline Hall scored spirit in the stands, the women con- the next two goals; the first being an trolled the flow of the game from the unassisted slapshot off the left post from outset, handing the visiting Guelph just inside the blue line and the second, Gryphons 85-1 defeat. almost an exact duplicate of the first, "The whole team contributed, and assited by fellow goal scorer Hossie. that is the key for us to do well," com- Although the third period didn't mented third-year Hawk forward Caroline prove to be as eventful, the Hawks did- Hall. Hall was instrumental in this victo- n't hesitate to respond quickly to the sin- ry, netting two second period goals that gle Gryphon point with a goal of their established a comfortable lead going own. Backman scored her second of the into the third. game off a skilled pass from Heather Stellar goaltending put forth by four- Allan. This goal earned the "Backman year veteran Charmaine Boteju consis- Slide" through center ice as it finished tently highlighted Hawk play throughout off the score of this Hawk victory and the the night. regular season points. "There were three key saves in the Seeing as the Hawks will face Guelph KOSTOFF first period that gave 'j> momentum," in the first round of the OUA playoffs, noted assistant coach Chris Fiore. coach Josh Batly explains the Hawk strat- MIKE Canada, Batly further comments, "Cheryl While the Toronto team may be an ranking going into the National This extreme goaltending effort dis- egy behind scoring against the makes a good team better. Having her intimidating opponent as a result of past Tournament. played by Boteju was an essential com- Gryphons: "We must attack and exploit back instantly improves our defense." losses, the Hawks will approach the With these factors coming into play, ponent of the Hawk defense. With this their weaknesses." The players are looking forward to encounter with drive and motivation. the women's hockey team is a sure bet support in hand, Donna Forbes and Lisa Specifically referring to the semi-final the OUA's and the possibility of meeting This will be an important game for the for success, in one of their best seasons Backman worked together to score the game in Guelph next weekend, Batly the Toronto Varsity Blues. As Caroline team, but the initial game against ever. first goal 6:05 into the game. After get- also mentions, "I am glad that it's there; Hall notes, "We are all well now (from Guelph, "cannot be overlooked." Speaking on behalf of the fans and ting a hold of the puck off the glass, the ice-surface is big and Guelph has a the flu) and our confidence is building A victory against Guelph will secure their expectations from the Hawks in the Forbes passed it to Backman in front of slow defense." With Cheryl Pounder up." The women's team is hoping to them a spot in the ClAU's, and one playoffs, Superfon Decaire comments, the net to score. returning from her time with Team come out of the OUA's with a CIAU birth. against Toronto will determine their "We expect nothing but gold!" Swimmers make splash at OUA's

pretty good run at Guelph," noted Boles, who has bronze medal performance in the 4 X 100 metre praised the strength of the women as an overall medley. unit from the outset of the season. Like the women, several men posted strong, The women also enjoyed strong individual per- although not medal winning, individual perfor- formances that served to put some points on the mances. Mike Stelmach finished 6th in the 100- board. metre butterfly final, and was a consolation finalist Babin, who scored two bronze medals in the 50 in the 100-and 200-metre backstroke. and 100 metre freestyle events, earned WLU female John Pelleck was 7th in the 200-metre individual athlete of the week honours for her efforts. Cramm medley and was a consolation finalist in the 100- notched a silver in the 50-metre fly and Dayna and 200-metre freestyle. Mike Thompson had a trio Patterson recorded a of final appearances, fin- bronze in the 400-metre ishing 4th, sth and 6th, individual medley. Fuke, who added in the 200, 100 and 50- Other swimmers, metre backstroke events. while not earning medals, a stiver in the Looking ahead to also posted very strong the CIAU championships, results. Sian Carver had a 100-metme breast Boles is hopeful of a top pair of final appearances, 10 finish for both teams, posting a 7th and 6th although he acknowl- place result in the 100-and to his eartier gold edged they will have 200-metre backstroke their work cut out for events. In Hie 200-metre them. PHOTO Nicole Semerdan and "The key will be Carrie Patterson were con- was named how they manage them- solation finalists in the selves leading up to the COURTESY 400 individual medley, WLU athlete of meet," noted Boles, who MIKE KOSTOFF In the OUA championships, the Hawks racked with Semerdan also stressed the importance up nine highest in medals; the total team history. In appearing in the 200 but- of the continued hard the the week for With the flu bug ravaging its way through campus addition, by the end of weekend, a record nine terfly consolation final. work and perseverance over the last week, it looked questionable whether Hawk swimmers had met the CIAU qualifying stan- On the men's side, the the team has shown thus representing the men's and women's swim teams would be able dard, and wilt be Laurier in the meet came down to the his efforts. far this season. to be competitive in last weekend's OUA finals in Canadian championships taking place in Guelph wire with the Hawks hold- Regardless of what Sudbury. As late as the middle of last week, sever- from February 19-21. ing off Queen's by a mere two and a half points to happens at the ClAU's, Boles remains extremely strength of al swimmers had been on their back for four days, The this year's women's team was record the fourth place finish. proud of the accomplishments of the teams this feeling far from the competitive form they would evident in their relay results last weekend. In the 4 A highlight would have to be the performance season. hope to be in. X 50 metre medley (Robin Allen, Jenny Cramm, Lisa of Tom Fuke who, despite battling the flu the week- "The three teams that finished above us in the the men's and women's swimming Parwicki, Pietschmann), X 100 Remarkably, Susan the 4 freestyle end of the meet, defended his 200-metre breast- OUA's (McMaster, Toronto, and Guelph), have a lot (Allen, teams persevered and capped off their best season Shelly Babin, Cramm, Parwicki), and the 4 X stroke championship, earning his third gold medal more tradition... it's like us with football," noted highest 200 free (Babin, Dayna ever with fourth place finishes overall, the Pavla Kazda, Patterson, in that event. Fuke, who also added a silver in the Boles, adding "this season, something started to ever for Parwicki), the won a silver placing the teams. girls and two bronzes, 100-metre breast, was named WLU male athlete of happen... the swimmers really learned to become "I was very impressed with our performance respectively. the week for his efforts. part of the team." huge relay given the circumstances," commented Hawk head These results allowed the Hawks to Also earning a medal for the Hawks was Doug Boles expects that with the Hawks gaining leadership a point coach Dean Boles. Boles' guidance and storm back from 76 deficit after the first day Browne, who brought home silver medals in the prominence throughout the league, swimmers will well-recognized by coaches around the league, of competition, to come within third was 26.5 points of 100-and 200-metre fly, as well as the 400-metre be attracted to Laurier further build on the devel- him OUA coach of the year for the place Guelph. who voted freestyle. On the relay side, the team of Mike oping program. Indeed, the future looks bright for 1998/99 season. "We really rallied together as a team and had a Thompson, John Peleck, Fuke and Browne posted a WLU swimming.

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OUAkey to Canadian hockey development JAMIE LAMBIER Canadian University bronze medalists in Maturity level is the main difference Slovakia and ex-Golden Hawk coach, between the OUA and OHL The majori- After a recent lack-lustre finish by the Wayne Gowing, echoes Higgs statement, ty of the players in the OHL are 17-19 Canadian Olympic team in Nagano, "Technically speaking, OUA is the best while the OUA averages about 19-23. hockey officials were left scrambling to developmental hockey in Canada. "Steve Rucchin (UWO alumni), cur- assure a concerned nation all was well People fail to realize the quality of prod- rently starting center for the Anaheim with Canadian developmental leagues. uct that university hockey offers." Mighty Ducks between Paul Kariya and Hockey players across the nation, as "There is a perception that the num- Teemu Selanne, is an excellent example young as 15 years of age, are scouted by ber of people that attend games is an ofthe benefits of the OUA" notes Higgs. OHL, OUA and American colleges. indication of the quality of the game," Having been assistant coach for both Basically, the question has come down the New York Rangers and Philadelphia to who can offer the best program that Flyers, Higgs is well aware of what it will produce the most well-rounded You could say takes to be an NHL calibre player and hockey player in terms of skill, psycho- was pivotal in the development and logical strength and academic standing. Canada is in signing of Rucchin to the Ducks. The Ontario Hockey League contin- "The OUA was perfect for Steve. ues to produce the majority of the NHLs the education Every day he was pushed to the limit by FISHER young talent. Unfortunately, a social stig- a player who dominated in the OHU" ma has evolved deeming the OHL the business explains Higgs. MIKE developmental league. It is There is a myth that few players ever ity of a long career in the NHL H'ggs- only effective 112 assumed that those who don't make it while the came out of the OUA. Higgs vehemently "Ontario universities are a long way "What we are witnessing is a glob- in the OHL, or who are more concerned disagrees stating, "If you're good from adopting athletic scholarships," alization of the game. If it were a ques- with gaining an education, will pick up a enough, they [the NHL scouts] will see admits Gowing. "Yet, the quality of edu- tion of economics, no one would be sur- lucrative US scholarship. US is in you, and believe me every team in the cation is excellent across Canada while in prised, but when it's our national pas- So where does the OUA fall within NHL is very aware of Canadian universi- the US it varies incredibly from school to time, you can understand the outcry the competitive market of young hockey the athletic ty hockey". school. You could say Canada is in the after Nagano," states Higgs. Gowing talent? The absence of an official red-line, a education business and the US is in the agrees that, "playing in the international "From a game outcome perspective, business. rule implemented by the OUA in 1981, athletic business." tournament last month was an unbe- the OHL and OUA are about the same," allowing two-line passes spreading the "The graduation rate of Canadian lievable experience. We were received states Reg Higgs, current head coach of says Gowing. The result is the OUA has players out across the ice, creates a fast hockey players playing in US schools is warmly by everyone. The world loves the Sudbury Wolves and ex-bench mas- remained a secret to the public, yet is a style of play very similar to the dominant about 38-44 per cent," explains Higgs. the tough style of Canadian hockey". ter of the Western Mustangs. gold mine of talent for the NHL and European style of hockey. Higgs predicts, "US schools pay for your four years of "The world now owns hockey," "The CIAU is a great place for a other leagues in the US and Europe. "Fairly soon the NHL and OHL will follow eligibility then drop you - the problem is explains Gowing, "Yet, Canada has young player who wants to develop as "People fail to recognize how good suit, the open ice play prevents a large the players are only allowed to take half shown it can adapt. We have won five of a student of the game. The younger the OUA is," explains Gowing, "The number of concussions, a serious issue the course load so they can focus on the last seven World Junior players compete against much older Canadian National junior team plays facing the NHL to date." athletics. Once their four years are up, Championships - I call that dominance. men, many who were captains of their exhibition games against an all-star team The issue of a quality education has they have to pay for the last two years Canadian hockey has displayed an abili- respective OHL teams," explains Higgs. of players from the OUA and (they) are become increasingly important to par- of school, which can range anywhere ty to change, and it will do so again if it Assistant coach of the recent beaten fairly consistently." ents who are aware of the slim possibil- from $17,000-45,000 a year," states has too." Women's Basketball JORDAN FURNESS Hawks scoring 14 points and pulling down 8 rebounds over the two games. 1 The women's basketball team travelled The Hawks are still in the playoff feUobal Thunder Bay hunt. They take on Waterloo Wednesday to over the weekend to play UXJC/aJ Educational GEOS Corp. was founded two games at Lakehead. 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A A Men win! Menwin! Women's V-ball JORDAN FURNESS son because we played enough with- last year and had been shutout on out Kevin and were finally able to Friday night. Zoffranieri didn't disap- RACHEL REIP tting it out for the other three playoff spots. The women face the Waterloo After a highly successful preseason come together for the full 40 min- point the hometown crowd as he Warriors that culminated with the season-end- utes." drained six on the way to 28 points. The Laurier Gotderi Hawks played host to tonight at the athletic complex; game time ing injury to Kevin Ryan, the Hawks Last week's OUA athlete of the Where the Hawks had been up by six the McMaster Maurauders in OUA action is 7:00 p.m. The team will be looking for a have spent the New Year trying to week, Ken Hodgkins, led the way to 10 points the previous night, they this week. win to solidify a playoff sport. come together without him. again scoring 21 points and grabbing were down six to 10 on Saturday For the women's volleyball team, it was Our men's volleyball team faced a team that was On Friday, it finally happened as 16 rebounds. Jeff Zdrahal scored 15 on resulting in the 78-62 loss. evident from the start that it would be a from McMaster winless for their seven contests. The Hawks sent the Hawks outplayed the Lakehead Friday with nine coming on 75 per "We've got enough guys to play long match. The teams played stingy side- last a clear that not end NofWesters in nearly every aspect, cent shooting from beyond the arc. really well for 20-25 minutes, but out volleyball for the first rotation before message Mac would the streak on our court, jumping coming away with a 72-59 win, their Bob Papadimitriou and Chris Popofski when you get in the last 10 minutes laurier broke it open to first of the season. contributed 13 and 12 points, respec- in the intercollegiate level against to win the opening a quick nine to However, like a pesky light flicker- teams who are going for it you can't set by a score of 15-3. Steph Dait zero lead in the first ing on and off, a number of factors make any mistakes and fatigue caus- The second and third set powered by turned that light right off on Saturday es mistakes," said Kilpatrick. sets favoured stunned the impressive attacks by The Hawks middle player and the Hawks fell 78-62. Hodgkins led the team with 23 McMaster with the Ryan Brown. A greater concern to the Hawks jumped to an points and 10 rebounds while Zdrahal home team tallying opposition with however, came during the second half scored 12. five and ten points McMaster managed when second-year guard Chris Overall, Kilpatrick was pleased respectively. some heavy to scratched out six Popofski tore his right ACL and will be earty lead with the weekend play but frustrated The Hawks were points before the joining RyJn on the injured list. as another Hawk player went down able to postpone Hawks closed it at fif- Popofski had been playing some of and never leaving the team with only eight McMaster's eventual hitting, as did teen. the best basketball of his Laurier healthy players. The injuries mean victory by taking the The second career, according to head coach Mike looked back. younger players are being forced into fourth set 15-7, how- first-year power set favoured the Kilpatrick. His loss stunned a team games earlier than Kilpatrick would ever the fifth and home side not sur- that thought they had finally turned tively. like to put them in. deciding rally-point Paula Watson. prisingly by a score of the corner. As the Hawks got ready for Nonetheless, he was pleased with set went the way of 15 to nine. It was then On Friday night, the Hawks Saturday's game, fatigue certainly what he saw, "Matt Westberg played the Maurauders. Fourth-year co-captain and that McMaster decided to put up a fight, jumped out to an early lead and entered the equation. great on the weekend. It's been hard middle player Steph Dart stunned the oppo- dragging the kicking and screaming third set never looked back. Strong shooting, "Jeff (Zdrahal) and Chris (Popofski) on Matt because I've held him out a sition with some heavy hitting, as did first- out to a 15-13 win. 51.8 per cent on the night, including played 36 and 34 minutes on Friday long time but I want him to be suc- year power Paula Watson. The Golden Hawks satisfied the cheers 55.6 per cent in the second half, and and the entire team was pretty cessful and I thought he played great The women got back on track on and encouragement of the toudly support- nine three-pointers overwhelmed a fatigued from a long trip up," said on the weekend." Saturday when they faced the Nipissing ive, good-sized crowd, winning the fourth Lakehead team who had trouble get- Kilpatrick. "Back to back games are Looking ahead, the Hawks play Lakers, right here at the Athletic Complex. set 15-11, and the match three games to ting anything going. also very hard on the team because the Warriors on Wedneday here in The match was never in question for the one. When asked what happened to our bench is so short due to injuries." Waterloo. "Waterloo got Canadian All- Hawks as they rolled over the Lakers by The men's team was in action yesterday cause this win that broke the men's However, the biggest problem fac- Star Mano Watsa back on Saturday scores of 15-3,15-3,and 15-4. at Windsor in the OUA West Semi-Rnal after perfect record, Kilpatrick replied, "We ing Laurier was containing fifth-year and while he isn't 100 per cent, he will As it stands in OUA west standings, finishing the season in third place. The played with the same energy and centre Carlo Zoffranieri, who was sec- still be a big threat," said Kilpatrick. Western sits on top of the league with Hawks won 3-1 and advance to the division focus we played with in the presea- ond in Canada in three-point shooting Game time is 8:00pm. Laurier, McMaster, Guelph, and Windsor bat- finals on Saturday.

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Black Sabbath played Returning to Toronto has also to something after 20 odd years it Blues and Jazz in local pubs in their brought back some memories for the makes them feel really special, like yeah, home town of Birmingham in the early band, lommi remarks, "I have fond we did that and I'm proud that we did." years. memories of going to the Gasworks (on Unlike some of the heavy metal They had been experimenting with a Yonge St.), and a really good Scottish bands that emerged, such as Kiss, Black new sound and thought they would try pub on Bloor St." Sabbath concentrated on the music, not it out as a final song at one of their When asked how the name Black the visual effects. hometown shows to see what the reac- Sabbath originated, bass player Geezer The heavy bass and crazy guitar riffs tion from the crowd would be. Butler explained how he was experi- mixed with Ozzy Osbourne on vocals is Imagine expecting another Blues menting with black magic at the time. what made Black Sabbath. Without the tune and instead you hear War Pigs. The "I painted my apartment black," he drumming of Bill Ward however, it would crowd went crazy. There was no name explains, "over the windows and doors, not be the same. for the kind of sounds they made, so and I hung silver crosses on the walls. It is not until the original four mem- someone made up the term Heavy One day this thing appeared to me, and bers come together that you get a feel- Metal. it just stood there looking at me. It ing of power in the music and this is The way guitarist Toni lommi scared me so bad that the next day I what made Black Sabbath so revolu- describes knowing that Black Sabbath went and bought a can of orange paint tionary. had made it in Rock and Roll history is, and painted my apartment over in The Reunion show sold out, and for "when I made my first million. Ha! Ha!" orange." Thus, the name Black Sabbath a good reason. Even if you don't like During Black Sabbath's career the was thought to be appropriate. Black Sabbath you can appreciate the band released eight records. The last When asked how it felt to be playing show as a historical event. studio album to be recorded was Never their songs again 20 years later, Butler Accompanying Black Sabbath on Say Die, which was recorded in Toronto. replied, "It feels great since we haven't their Reunion tour are two good bands, The original members have worked played them in so long. It feels like such Pantera and The Deftones. PHOTO FILE Cowgirls on parade Art? You bet KLEPACKI ated five dramatic exhibition spaces, MATT PEARSON material they were performing not of everything important in life to the JILL complete generous banks of win- being able to live up to the ability ofthe more plausible issue of women's with At the corner of Caroline St.and Erb St., dows and an enclosed courtyard for the Between The Fringe Festival and / Am singers. The actresses, Maria Riedstra, empowerment. The story wanted to be from The Seagram Museum, display of outdoor art and sculpture. Sheherezade, the theatre season in Jacquline Sadler and jane Armitage, who more about cowgirls than women. across Clay The summer is an especially active Waterloo is well underway. Laurier stu- played the classical musicians, are all As one character relates, "These are resides The Canadian and Glass Museum, the I Love Art time for the CCGG as they open their dents should realize that the theatre highly-trained vocalists. It was a delight cowgirls, ladies. They didn't play by any- host of annual, On February at p.m., doors and invite the public in with free community expands beyond the reach to hear them sing, but I would have pre- one's rules but their own. They found show. 13th, 7:30 During of our sprawling campus. ferred something other than "From out for themselves... blazed their own the artistic venue will feature more than admission for particular events. artists artisans. The evening the warm days of summer, the CCGG has The Waterloo Stage Theatre, located Chopin to Country." trail. That is where I come from. And I 25 local and promises 'arousing a fanfare where the public can visit the at King Street North, is currently It makes one wonder what type of am here to tell you-ain't nobody going to be an alternative' 24 and watch artisans manipulate showing a production of Cowgirls. course the London Academy of the to take that way from me! And they ain't where guests are invited to watch the gallery enamelists, printers, mediums. Cowgirls is a "city-mouse-meets Performing Arts, in England, offers in gonna take it away from you either!" many sculptors, their respective encourages country-mouse-who-shows-them-the- order to teach actresses to perform the Ifs a great message, but the script and other artisans create their master- Regularly, the gallery amateur artists error-of-their-ways" focused too pieces. This year's will feature from around K-W story. The play much on the show to try out their revolves around the country aspect Memphis in artistic skills at the reopening of Hiram and not enough Motion, a team of workshops hosted Country Music Hall, on the basic female Elvis imper- by local artisans which has never women's rights sonators. Local and featured allowed women per- issue. palmists and tarot artists the formers. The card readers will at gallery. Ranging in The Halt has been classical musi- also be available, give a curious cost from $40 to taken over by Jo cians seemed 'to pas- $100, including Carlson, daughter of unable to glimpse of the year the cost of sup- the original owner, express them- sionate plies, these art and she needs the selves until ahead." At the end of workshops run first performing : they put a the evening, the from one after- group to be a big hit : twang in their THEATRE artists and artisans noon up to as or the bank is going j voices. present their long as a few to foreclose on her. It ; Without will STAGE masterpieces days. sounds like a country > a doubt, the and The song already. most memo- the results will be Canadian Clay and The group she rable part of auctioned. WATERLOO The history of the CCGG began in Glass Gallery is open Wednesday to has hired to perform OF > the evening a guild of ceramists came up Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The gallery turns out to be a trio happened at 1981, when with the idea of building a national will also be open for extended summer of classical musicians intermission, gallery. In five cities across Canada, hours to encourage students to visit the rather than cowgirls. COURTESY S when Strub's 1982, including Halifax, North York, gallery and enjoy its splendor. Pretty wacky, no? Pickles, a spon- Waterloo, Calgary and Victoria, had been nominat- The CCGG invites everyone to its The play teaches us that classical song, Don't Call Me Trailer Trash. sor ofthe show, told audience members ed for the home of this gallery. Due to annual / Love Art show this Valentine's music and country music are virtually The performances of the small cast that everyone was welcome to a free Waterloo's location in central Ontario and weekend at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. interchangeable, as the classical musi- went a long way towards making a dull 'Pickle on a Stick.' This struck me as a close proximity to other tourist centres, it Advance tickets can be purchased at cians become hard-core cowgirls. script watchable. It demonstrates the bit strange, but what the hell. was chosen. In June of 1993, the CCGG the Gallery Shop at 25 Caroline St. North The trouble was, I found myself quality of theatre in Waterloo to see the It was disappointing, though, when opened its doors to the enthusiastic or at the Harbinger Gallery at 22 Dupont wishing that it would work out the other credits of the cast and company include my friend and I got to the front of the public. St. West, or by calling the Canadian Clay way. The songs in the production are performances at the Stratford Festival, line, only to find they had run out of Today, The CCGG boasts the prestige and Glass Gallery at (519) 746-1882. stereotypical country and western The National Arts Centre, alongside pickles and were trying to pass off pick- of being one of Canada's newest nation- music, and left me hoping that all the Toronto Concert Singers, as well as led eggs on sticks instead. We said no. al galleries and the only national gallery Jill used to fingerpaint when she was a country-folk would listen to the city- many locat theatre productions. We had our dignity. When it comes to dedicated to the craftsmanship of clay, wee one but when she kept eating the slickers, and decide to stop whining. One problem with the script was the bottom line, Cowgirls isn't bad. The glass, stained glass, and enamelists. The paint her teachers moved her over to cut The performers were extremely tal- that it lacked a real focus or theme. It cast is talented, the Waterloo Stage architects of this building kept the pre- and paste. Poor Jill, lack of love created ented, and their voices were a pleasure wandered back and forth between the Theatre is a beautiful setting, and the sentation of art in mind when they ere- the horrible space monkey that she is. to listen to. It was simply a matter ofthe idea of country music as an expression cuisine was pickled.

February 10,1999 15 e Twilight highlights MP3 ABC's TIM DURKIN his real reason for staying with the cou- entire movie is that it is in slow motion. ple, is extremely powerful. It is intrinsic These are all lead actors who are at Paul Newman is at his (old age) best in to the plot that all these characters are least in their fifties and no one tries to Twighlight, a mystery about greed and distantly intimate, as it builds the hide that. There is no fancy chase scene, love. Newman, who plays a retired pri- the fight scenes are short and after- vate detective, is asked to do one more wards people are tired. Filmmaker job for his buddy Gene Hackman, which Robert Benton (Kramer vs. Kramei) he accepts to repay a longstanding debt. doesn't try to stretch any of his actors When Newman finds himself shot at by out of shape, but he does have them try a dying man the fun begins. a different look. A small but funny Twilight begins with a flashback of moment, (especially if you are a big fen Newman on his last case. James Gamer, of Newman) is hearing him snort and Newman's buddy and peer, has taken watch him act bashfully. Not typical pity on the poor sod and had his Newman. friends, millionaire producer Gene Sarandon and Gamer stretch them- WWW.VQF.COM Hackman and wife/leading lady Susan selves too. From her rote as a compas- OF Sarandon, take him in as a sionate nun in Dead Man Walking to a handyman/tenant. Hackman hires murder suspect here, Sarandon proves Newman to retrieve Sarandon's daughter her talents again. Garner has made a COURTESY (Reese Witherspoon) from Mexico. This career (Rockford Files, Maverick) out of LUKE MARTYN ally impossible for regulating bodies to flashback is the worst part of the entire the cool guy who is good with the keep up with the continual growth of film as it is completely out of step with ladies. Here, he plays that role with a With the advent of computers and the the Internet and MP3's. the rest of the movie. The only reason I glint of nasty. He's Rockford's black Internet, many people have found new There are many people who ques- don't recommend fast forwarding past it sheep brother. ways to exploit this relatively young tion if there is any harm in reproducing altogether is the joke that starts here There are some crummy parts about form of bootlegged music. Initially, the music over the Internet. The harm is runs throughout the rest of the movie. this movie also. Already mentioned is Internet facilitated the exchange of basic done when a potential record consumer Two years later; and one year after the intro flashback scene with information, most of which consisted of finds MP3's and downloads them for Newman has let his detective license Witherspoon. The other aspect of the text. For the past couple of years how- free instead of going to a record store expire, Hackman, bothered by a black- film which made me cringe was the per- ever, the exchange of music has become and buying a CD. mailer; hires Newman to make the drop- formance of Giancarlo Esposito (Smoke) a popular extension of this new medi- The majority of the damage is off. Suspicion mounts about the nature as an African-Chicano limousine driver. um. More specifically, MPEG Layer3 absorbed by the record companies and of the blackmail, but nothing is said. It is I actually feel bad for Esposito in this (MP3) has taken over the Internet music ultimately the artists that produce not so much trust between the two men movie because he has done some world. records. Record companies have already as it is a recognition of past deeds done. decent work in the past (Usual MP3's, and other similar music com- lost billions of dollars in potential rev- Both men recognize they have done Suspects). Not only is his character stu- pression formats, compress music from enue to MP3's. things they are not happy with and pid, he's unnecessary, too. the traditional WAV format that we For many new artists, MP3's can be Newman knows it is his job to help peo- Benton tries to infuse a bit of the encounter with our run of the mill CD's. a positive way of distributing music to ple get out oftheir jams. So much of the PHOTO buddy-flick motif into the movie and it The compression ratio is usually around the fans, however, it can also be detri- movie is about what is left unsaid. One FILE just doesn't work. Fortunately, one gets 12:1, which makes it a great deal easier mental to those who are trying to make gets the impression immediately, that over it quickly enough to enjoy the rest to transmit these files digitally. This a living. these characters know each other inti- intrigue. When Newman begins to ask of the movie. compression produces music that is The more popular artists have the mately and know when to ask questions questions, bodies start dropping and The cast of Twilight is spectacular. close to traditional CD quality, which has most to lose, as people are actively pur- and when to just do as they are told. skeletons begin to appear from closets. They do a great job with a fine script. the potential for severely negative reper- suing their songs instead of purchasing Newman's attraction to Sarandon, The thing I most liked about this Watch it over and over again. cussions to the music industry. music from the traditional sources. It is relatively simple to create MP3's, Many users of MP3S agree the free as all you need is a CD drive on your exchange of music is morally wrong, but K B agJF computer and software that can be the Internet's anonymity seems to facil- SJ JMeB acquired free from the Internet. itate a breach in our moral fibre. The It is illegal to reproduce music with- problem of bootlegging is not a new out the consent of the appropriate one. When the cassette tape was intro- members. However, with the Internet duced to the market in the 70's, the there are no firm ground rules. Until record companies had to deal with the recently this lack of accountability has same problems as today, except on a facilitated the free exchange of MP3's. much smaller scale. The decision of Legislation has been passed in the whether or not to pursue this medium U.S. to ban the reproduction of music should be up to you. over the Internet. This has been some- If you would like to investigate fur- Is this your student what successful in deterring a small per- ther, visit these sites: www.mp3.com or centage of people from posting music www.vqf.com. , number?] EE on their web sites. 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Parental Advisory A-side Ear Candy especially with songs like, "My Life." nothing new to the game. Tupac was the Gadfly magazine put out a list of There's no point in listening to the doom last of the greats. Some may argue that Hip Hop's most influential albums. Alt and gloom of g-funk without a ray of Snoop Dogg was/is better, but they come from the genres most formidable hope. would be very dreadfully wrong. years -1986 and 1990. Here they are for She can, with her flow and sweet Tupac, as represented on this two your debating pleasure.

production, bring the house down with CD collection, was a prolific artist and a Run-DMC - Raising Hell (1986)

songs Jike the first single Hot Spot. good one to boot. There are the requi- Beastie Boys - Licensed to 111 (1986)

With Foxy Brown, perhaps more so site gangsta tracks, "2 ofamericaz most Public Enemy - Yo! Bum Rush the Show than others, you are buying into the wanted," and others. But more impor- (198 7) whole image, seeing her scantily-clad, tantly are the tracks that make Tupac Erik B. & Rakim - Paid in Full (1987)

inside photos. It's been done. Said one worth recognizing, such as "keep ya Boogie Down Productions - Criminal musicologist, "She could really shock head up," "I ain't mad at cha," and Minded (1987)

the world by doing a video in pants and "dear momma," These songs prove that Run-DMC - Tougher Than Leather (1988)

- Of Foxy Brown a turtle-neck." Hip-Hop can have a conscience and Redman Public Enemy It Takes A Nation Chyna Doll There is no reason to buy this remain hard core. Few band/artists, Doc's Da Name Millions To Hold Us Back (1988) Defjam albumm. Chances are there will be more including Public Enemy and Gangstarr, Def Jam Ultramagnetic MC's - Critical Beatdown like it, such as the new DMX, or Gansta do that. Redman is the craziest rapper in the (1988) What album needs to begin with a foul- 800. Hold out for the real thing. The liner-notes are not worth noting world. He even proves it by out dueling EPMD - Strictly Business (1988) mouthed skit of a woman simulating her Says the same musicologist, "this at all. They contain nothing but pictures Busta Rhymes on one of the albums Jungle Brothers - Straight Out the Jungle own birth? Apparently, Biggie's skit was- sounds more like a parody of rap of him, that we've seen before, and the best tracks, "Da Goodness." (1988)

- Outta (1988) n't enough. Now, less than a decade music." It sure is. album covers. What would have been Along with "Let Da Monkey Out," NWA Straight Compton

- Boutique later, Foxy Brown has to rip him off. Tim Durkin good is a biography, or at least a the lead single "I'll Bee Dat," and too Beatie Boys Paul's (1989) - What a down. detailed discography. few others, this album is not bad. De La Soul Three Feet High and Rising Riddled with duets from the most Two CD's will limit this release to the Erik Sermon and Keith Murray (1989) bland-assed rappers in the game, such hard-core fens. Hopefully, Afeni appear on Down South Funk which is Jungle Brothers - Done by the Forces of as DMX, Mya and Noreaga, Chyna Doll Shakur/Amaru Records will decide to perhaps Def Squad's weakest effort to Nature (1989) brings nothing new and, in fact, reiter- release a shorter version, though of date. A Tribe Called Quest - People's ates old shit that wasn't worth hearing course they run the risk of saturating an Too much clap for too little boom- Instinctive Travels and the Paths of in the first place. already overfilled market. bap. The Method Man duet, "Well All Rhythm (1989) I don't see the appeal of an album Tupac was great, and hopefully the Rite Cha," is like the Def Squad cut, Ice Cube - Amrikkka's Most Wanted like this. I picked it up because I heard store house of songs he has piled up are weak. (1990) she was supposed to bring sweet just as good. This release is just a tester, Redman is a true rapper. He rhymes No one could argue the importance rhymes but just like Biggie she relies on with new releases such as "god bless with all the bravado required while at of these albums, though there may be mutherfucker and nigga (and her special the dead", dedicated to Biggie, showing the same time remaining humble. others (including Maestro's debut). Not case bitch) for most of her rhymes. 1 better production than Suge Knight ever Lyrically he can go on about nothing for surprisingly either, is the number of wish that she could bring something offered him. five minutes and make it interesting. albums from 1988, six in total. There new and sell it better than others. You Tupac If you're looking for an insight into a Tim Durkin will never again be times like those. can't listen to a whole album of the Greatest Hits lyrical genius, then this is your best bet. same monotone voice either. Death Row/lnterscope/Amura/BMG Her flow is better than most, I'll give The stank rot of Death Row Records has her that. I could listen to her for days, left a run of crappy artists who bring SHOWTIMES; jrJ2l

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- laundry facilities, well wemaSrwL North, Waterloo (at University Ave. also . piece bathrooms, Summer 1999 Sublet House yyLU Students: Wg ea| A 2 £ast aro foo | s efficiency gas furnace, near insulated, high 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, STATE Street, c ome downtown to the LYRIC and enjoy . Giving up a sister floor full of jewels large paved parking ' Walk ~'"s and emergencies accepted, partially-furnished, extremely close to WLU, 2 min walk. our University Pub Saturdays. Shuttle They did nQt rea[ize whgt thgy hgd 1 Contact Lenses Laser Surgery co-man- per person, utilities extra. - whgn j lot. $325.00 R ent negotiable. Single rooms available. k ut es pavp from c t M ikes church at - But they seg they'll be i Contact Lenses D 2 Conrac Call @ aSement - Bifocal Soft year lease Sept. 1999. 416-491-1370. Call Melissa 883-9169. 10 . 10.r rea ny sac j 20 0 ir2o' n-so For more info

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May - August three bedroom, Summer related courses is an asset. Contact | Ist 2ist/99 Sublet p each word over 60 .10 .10 Laurier. on Ave., 2 Melodie Lee at . five minute walk from Laundry 4 month sublet Bricker bed- 885-5181. Placemenl fotms are available ln the Cord oflice F[ed Nicho)s facilities, parking, new carpets, great rooms; 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room Work for Reading Week! University & College Whitewater Lampus Centre. Phone-in orders can call 884-0710 ext 3564. Fax! price! Good summer house! Call Cindy and 2 parking spots. Asking $215.00 $12.85 pay. Rexible hours. Work in local Weekend orders can be sent to (519) 883-0873 cash required in advance for or Lisa at plus utilities. Call ask for 883-9544. 747-3556, area or your hometown. No telemarket- join students from across Ontario at most student dassin«i ads. Biuing avaitawe torphone-in and tax Sarah or Ciara. 6 Bedroom House ing or door-to-door. Wilderness Tours on the Ottawa River. A orders and classified running for more than five issues. Deadline to. Hurry and call fun filled weekend - placements or cancellations is Tuesdayat 12:00pm Available Sept 1999 for 1 year lease Erb Oh Really? 886-0909. June 11-131 1999- Street near Rosalin. $i650/month plus 3 lovely ladies are looking for 4 new utilities. Call Greg 888-0258 semi-detached neighbours. These peo- |e Roommate Wanted P must eni0 V the musical st VlinS s of HlWWio Shania Tom You: non-smoking, room-needing, fun- Twain, at know to

These new timed it!) Call Erin, Jan, Katie,Tr Sarah streeL 4 P eoP le must realize Of all the things you'll have to 5 Bedroom house near WLU need not apply. Please call 1-800-DIE % |\ jM momnr i 7 o thlQ cpmpctpr hprp'c: $285 per month plus utilities May to BITCH, extension Eat-shit (or'2') mlti 'MWKI I itrl I lUI IZ.tr LI lIJ jt,l I ItroLClj I ICTI C j May lease, no smoking, no loud music. RS. Hi Matthew Miller!! n Phone 8851185. b(J 111 C 111 I!l 5 yUU Ldll Wan(cd actually use. weire™o' Iti id fSBjPJJ room house at Marshall and King Street. Big Sister Volunteers One year lease A/lay to April. sj $300/month "you ( 00 can a gjg st er volunteer!" jm n 'hhm plus utilities. Call Dave or Brent at 883- Ask about our short-term match program I M %JI Jlj UL 9 HjfcjL Jj y 8330 or Greg at 888-0258. created for university students. A car is W CPr\/in<7 \A/IVV LUII LdlFipUbfPmni IQ kH Mnß Cheap Sublet Available' an asset. Call 743-5206 and ask about ItSJUJ® our 1 da trainin§ sessioa March May Ist -Aug 3ist/ 99 . 4or 5 bedrooms, V L-—-————-— rom a m " 8 minutes walk to WLU. Excellent laun- 9 - - 4 P-m- -dry facilities, parking. Large kitchen and Qnpi -pj rf* "RpD Q V Ol 11 r7 • living room. Partially furnished, cheap -DI C/CXixV k^LilZi. @ utilities. 4 $200/person/month (nego- <\. a @ tiable) $iBo/person/month. Call _ /$ 5 „

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Marnie or .. jaSSk Julianne „ I 747-2472 Marg & enjoy /\c- Norm pampering guest in X • yfSf xcellent 8-month Lease! our non . smoking Christian home -10 I I 335 Albert St. $3io/month, utilities min. from the campus. ] I included. I' 1 7 minute walk to WLU. 2or 3 Warm hospitality, home-baking and rooms mIS-vSi llllPn\ available for Sept. to Apr. /2000. comfort are our specialties . Your rela- eter Ondrias 893-0024. tives/friends will enjoy sumptuous break-

Summer fests . comfortable beds, private baths, Sublet Available # Within walking distance to both universi- snacks, exercise equipment and hot tub. P2tCKSI^6S SlVSlllSll}l6 HOW* Bt&SkSiWSy ties, 2-bedroom apartment furnished on Excursion planning provided. TftMJtS 175 Weber St. Well maintained and utili- 742-1280 Fax: 742-8428 ||i| ties included, rent negotiable. Call John [email protected] Ifl at 725-8822. wwwbbcanada.com/2077.html ' |JL I tm E!L L 1 3> J I For Group ofThree t Tra-vel 3 bedroom furnished apt.; 10 min. walk Professional Tutoring and Editing. 4 J from WLU; common room suitable for. Are you achieving the grades you C entertaining; a/c; central vac; deck and deserve? Improve your essay skills, edit- Student Union Building, 886-8228 backyard. 1 yr. lease May ist/99 $350 + ing, research and writing. E.S.L a spe- Owned and operated by the Canadian Federation of Students utilities (H) 888-0364 or (W) 743-6341 cialty. Phone (416) 280-6113 fax (416) ext- 25. 960-0240 email [email protected] L^—————————— - dfJ mF

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