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PAIN TRAIN - Despite a noble attempt, Laurier's Golden Hawks left University Stadium with ruffled feathers. The game was close until the first half, but downhill from there. Western wrestle victory from Hawks

In their second game of the football season, the Golden Hawks lost to the Western Mustangs 31-20 \ Cord/Online LAUREN MILLET Coach Gary Jeffries. "They just the team to a very successful and down, capping a 90-yard drive in > CordWeekly.com SPORTS EDITOR made some plays in the second half promising first half. Unfortunately, 10 plays. Just before the end of the > Sports and we didn't." it wasn't quite enough to hold off quarter, kicker Chris Mamo, also It has been five years since Laurier Western kicked off first, and re- the stampede of Mustangs hungry from London, made the score 10-0 Hawk Highlights left a match with longtime rivals placing lan Noble in the pocket for a victory. with a 27-yard field goal. View videos of the biggest the Western Mustangs on the losing was second-year quarterback Luke "We really came out flying, but Second-quarter action saw the sacks and hits of the game, end of the draw. But that is the way Thompson from London, Ontario. we just fell short on a few drives in Hawks concede a safety in hopes of only on CordWeekly.com. Saturday's match-up concluded as "It was a little nerve-wracking, the second half," said Thompson. gaining better field position, only to the number six nationally ranked but I believed, and the team be- "We had a few guys leave the game have the Mustangs retaliate with a Game one Hawks dropped a 31-20 decision to lieved in me so that was enough," pretty banged-up and unfortunate- touchdown oftheir own as running of Mon- the number five nationally ranked said Thompson, after seeing no ac- ly we just couldn't finish the game back John Leckie made the score Read coverage last Mustangs. tion in the first game this year and the way we started it." 10-9. day's 15-13 victory against "We played a real good foot- only limited field time last year. Seven minutes into the game, the Guelph Gryphons. ball team," commented Manager Looking to stick it in the faces Thompson put his team on top V __ J -SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE of Football Operations and Head of his fellow Londoners, he led when he sneaked in for a touch- 14 Two students assaulted with a weapon Alcohol was a contributing factor in an incident that saw two residents of Lester street sent to hospital by ambulance for stitches after receiving wounds from a kitchen knife; a Waterloo Regional Police investigation into the matter is ongoing

JEREMY TREMBLAY shoulder. "l looked down and my leg was two people were injured with a provoked, though he acknowl- NEWS EDITOR Sauder claimed that he was as- covered in blood and my sock was knife. edged the earlier BB gun incident saulted while sitting on a couch, stained. I realized I guess I should Police have named alcohol as that Sauder mentioned. Last Thursday, at around 1:30 am, watching television with friends. go too,'" said Christie. He was treat- a contributing factor to the inci- "It was unprovoked from the Waterloo Regional Police respond- Cameron Christie, also 21, said ed with nine staples at Kitchener's dent and say an investigation is standpoint that we don't think any- ed to a call from a Lester Street that he had been asleep when some Grand River hospital. ongoing. thing specifically happened that... home from which two students of his roommates, including the "These wounds were superficial When asked about how the in- led up to it," Heinzel commented. from Wilfrid Laurier University suspect, came home from the bar. wounds, similar to cuts. Not the cident occurred, Sauder said: "Ear- "But why the attack occurred is still were transported to Grand River Around 1:30, he heard screaming types of wounds that we would nor- lier in the day, we were screwing part of the investigation." Hospital for stitches. and woke up in a daze. mally refer to as deep stab wounds around with this really cheesy BB The suspect was released on

Allegedly, the two students were "I had no idea what the hell was or anything to that effect," stated gun that doesn't hurt ... [and the promise to appear in court. cut with a kitchen knife by their going on," he said. Olaf Heinzel, Public Affairs Coor- suspect] was just being a big bitch John Bland, 22, will appear in roommate. He said that another roommate dinator of the Waterloo Regional about it. Apparently, his deepened Kitchener Court on October 28 to Peter Sauder, 21, said hereceived told him that Sauder had allegedly Police Service. aggression blew up hours later in face two charges of assault with a eight stitches to his forearm and been stabbed, and that he was go- Heinzel added that police were an extremely... intoxicated state." weapon. At press time, he was un- an additional five stitches to his ing to the hospital. not trying to diminish the fact that Christie said the attack was un- able to be reached. 2 News WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY

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phone: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 fax:(519)883-0873 SOS builds in Honduras email: [email protected] Vie Cord Weekly 75 University Avenue West 18 participants recently returned from a two-week humanitarian project in Central America Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5 WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 LAURA CARLSON VOLUME 49 ISSUE 5 SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR

Next Issue: September 17 After a year of fundraising, Laurier QUOTE OF THE WEEK students that participated in the "Ugh, I hate you period!" annual Students Offering Support

- Special Projects Editor Laura Carlson on punctuation (SOS) humanitarian trip have re- turned home from spending two weeks Flor WORD OF THE WEEK in Azul, Honduras. The group of 18 students spent Implore- Tobeg for urgently; entreat. August 15 to 29 completing a sustainability project at a school CONTRIBUTORS for orphaned boys in the Central

Peach Bhargava Linda Givetash Shagun Randhawa American country. AnneDonahue Keren Gottfried Trevor Scheidel Ashely Doodnauth TrevorLoughborough Alison Schofield Anis- Luke Dorio Paula Millar Mara Silvestri "It's so unique," said Justin Kimberly Elworthy Andrea Millet Josh Smyth Heather Gies Jennifer Rae Alanna Wallace man, a third-year philosophy stu- Raymond Giu Greg Whitfield dent and volunteer with SOS. "How often do you have the op- WUJSP STAFF tion to go build a school in Hon- duras and help a community of Copy Editing Manager Meredith Barrett Copy Editors Caitlin Henderson orphans?" Ariel Kroon Gina MacDonald The $30,000 project the group Emily Slofstra on included IT Manager Kayleigh leBlanc worked constructing Distribution Manager Nicole Weber two new buildings (a classroom and a library), an improved water piping system and solar panels in classrooms. WLUSP ADMINISTRATION "The kids have to work on the President Greg Sacks farm during the day... so they only LAURIER SO: VP: Advertising Angela Foster SHOVELIN' SUSTAINABILITY - SOS volunteers build infrastructure in Honduras. VP: Brantford Holly Gibson had a very small time for class," ex- Chair of the Board Bryn Ossington Vice Chair Janice Lee plained Anisman. Board of Directors Brendan McGill now that can it at While all the money raised additional funding for the group. ing engage students in sustainabil- Luay Salmon "And they do night; they can fit a whole lot more throughout the year from the In exchange for $5000 to help ity issues at all levels," he added. ADVERTISING classes in," he added. large-scale tutoring sessions run offset the cost of the trip for vol- Though Andrew expressed that Kevin Andrew, a fifth-year busi- through SOS are put directly to the unteers and a 0.5 directed studies he came across many frustrations All advertising inquiries should be directed to ness student and one of two materialsand hiredlabour needed credit, Andrew and the trip's oth- when coordinating the trip - most VP: Advertising Angela Foster at Trip 884-0710, ext. 3560 or [email protected] and Project Sustainability Co- er coordinator, notably related to how the interna- Coordinators, explained that this Nicole Morino, tional charity organization didn't "Initially we weren't going to COLOPHON particular project was chosen after wrote a sustain- seem to be very fiscally respon- listening to different pitches from DO THE SCHOOL BECAUSE WE DIDN'T ability report for sible, lost luggage for the first four The Cord Weekly is the official student newspaper of the charitable group - Friends of the center. days of the trip, and a number of the WilfridLaurier University community. THINK IT WAS A SUSTAINABLE THING.

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"Do you think that there should Small turnout to LSPIRG O-Week be an alternative 0-Week for Despite a small number of first-year participants, organizers say they were pleased with the event first-year students?" REBECCA VASLUIANU "One of the biggest strengths successful, attendance was low, it not to be a partnership consider- NEWS EDITOR was the different types of activities something that LSPIRG expected ing the competition is not there at that were provided," she stated. but wants to improve next year. all," he stated. Laurier Students' Public Interest "I think the structure was really "We didn't have huge numbers "I think that they did what they Research Group (LSPIRG) comple- good because as we said we didn't of people but we were quite happy could with the limited LSPIRG mentary 0-Week was, according to want to have too many activities, with the turnout and the people budget, and it being a niche mar- coordinators, a great success. we just wanted to complement that did come out we were able to ket," he added. Over the course of the week, regular O-Week, not compete with connect with and that was proba- Le Fevre also noted the idea of LSPIRG hosted a variety of events them, so they were able to do the bly because of the small numbers. possibly listing LSPIRG events to help orient new students on activities from both O-Weeks." We got a lot of positive feedback, in the Pathfinder schedule book, "It's a great way for other people to campus and in the community. WTTJSU President Colin Le Fe- so we're quite happy with that," so that more people would hear meet friends and I really think it would For instance, during the Com- vre believes the event was a great stated Lauren Smee, Event Coor- about them. set Laurier apart." plementary 0-Week, there were idea. dinator for the week. "Orientation week should be in- workshops entitled "Eating Well "I think it's a great opportunity. Javed said that the largest turn- clusive of everything that's offered

- Adriana Cowdrey, on a Student's Budget"and "Get- I think that it allows people to out of first-years for an event was at the school...the reality is there's Second-yearBusiness ting to know your KW Commu- see more niche areas for people "about 10 or 11." so many groups on campus that nity." LSPIRG also featured various that don't necessarily fit in with Le Fevre believes that the group we need to have more of a give and events like a movie night and a WLUSU's O-Week..." saidLe Fevre. did a very good job with the re- take," said Le Fevre. guest speaker. "And I think it allowed people that sources they have available. "I think LSPIRG was a great ex- To LSPIRG Marketing and Com- you know, really want to go in that "One thing that I'd like to see if ample ofthat because it was a great munications Coordinator Hira directionto quickly, offthe bat, see it happens again is more of a part- week but not a lot of people knew Javed, the biggest strength of the what LSPIRG has to offer to them." nership between the two groups. about it and there wasn't enough event was its variety of events. While the event was relatively It's not like there is any reason for cooperation."

"I think it'd be fun involving more of the student body." "This is where

- Aaron Lukasik First-year Biology social change has to start": Ghomeshi

Media personality stresses the value of the opportunities that university provides "I think there was so much offered here, I was blown away. So I say to do anything more would be overkill." JEREMY TREMBLAY "University was a massive eye- NEWS EDITOR opener for me," he said, adding - Lucas Keffer that it's the first time when you're Second-year Religion and Culture Changing the world and following in control ofyour own destiny. your passions were two of many He suggested that students topics that Jian Ghomeshi, the choose their programs and courses Toronto-based broadcaster, mu- based on their interests, as being sician and writer best lcnown as interested in course material will the host of Q on CBC radio, spoke mean students remain engaged about last Wednesday atLaurier. and, ultimately, successful. "This is where social change has Engagement outside of class- to start," Ghomeshi said, urging es and academic curriculum is members of the audience to take equally if not more important, he "I think first-years needed the advantage ofthe opportunities that said. structure of0-Week but I think there the university setting provides. "The greatest value lies in what could definitely be more variability." University campuses are, he ex- you do outside classes within plained, unique settings; students the community," Ghomeshi - Melissa Zezulak suggested. He told those Second-yearPsychology "Figure out what it is about present that his THIS WORLD YOU DON'T LOVE, AND extracurricular CONVINCE THE REST OF US TO FIX IT." experiences out- side of the class- room were the

- Jian Ghomeshi, CBC broadcaster ones he found SYDNEY HELLAND

•most rewarding. POLITICIZE THIS - Ghomeshi addresses a crowd on social action. Despite the will never again have the oppor- common belief that young people tunity to discuss and debate ideas are apathetic and unlikely to get don't affect them. make time to work towards social with so many people of their own involved, Ghomeshi explained "We haven't lived in a time... change now, they'd never find the that people are too often "For somekids that are shy they could age at once. young where people actually believed time at all. what is about this dismissed as unmotivated. could benefit from more academic stuff "Figure out it they change the world," he "If you don't want to change the especially." world you don't love," he chal- Naming issues like pay equality, explained, noting that Generation world now, you never will." lenged those in attendance, "and war and the environment as some X and the generations following it Ghomeshi's talk, whic^

- Maria Scorgie convince the rest of us to fix it." causes young people may find missed the Trudeau era. place as part of the Laur two major pieces important, Ghomeshi Third-year Communication Studies Ghomeshi had said young He stressed that students should dents' Public Interest Res> of advice to impart to students: people often are left with the belief not worry about planning a fu- Group's complementary 0-\ follow your passions and don't let that they're not powerful enough ture and instead let their interests activities, attracted around 50 stu- Compiled by Rebecca Vasluianu, yourself become limited, by aca- to make change and that the deci- lead them, reminding audience dents, including a few first-year photos by Alex Hayter demic curriculum. sions that people in power make members that if they couldn't students. 4 .News MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1,2008 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Student runs for MP Kyle Huntingdon, a student at Laurier, hopes to give young people a political voice by running for Kitchener-Waterloo's Member of Parliament position

REBECCA VASLUIANU etary theory, which essentially aims young student voice in parliament. NEWS EDITOR to keep all interest paid on loans I believe the average age in parlia- inside the country without giving ment is about 42 and especially in On October 14, students at Laurier money to foreign banks with the a community like this with lots of will have the unique option to vote intention of creating more funds students and young professionals for a fellow student as Member of to spend on things like health care as well, that's not really represent- Parliament for the Kitchener-Wa- and education. ed," he added. terlooriding. While Huntingdon told The Cord While The Cord spoke with Hunt- Kyle Huntingdon, a representa- that he is not expecting a victory, ingdon, he divulged the reason he tive for the Canadian Action Party he explained that his main goal is believes students are hesitant to and fourth-year History major, is to send the message that students vote. running against candidates Peter The young po- Braid for the Conservative Party, "I BELIEVE THE AVERAGE AGE IN litical candidate Cathy MacLellan for the Green Par- explained that PARLIAMENT IS ABOUT 42 AND ty, Andrew Telegdi for the Liberal most students have Party and Cindy Jacobsen for the ESPECIALLY IN A COMMUNITY LIKE tried to participate NDP. in politics but have THIS WITH LOTS OF STUDENT AND The young representative got in- found themselves volved with local politics and the YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AS WELL, rejected from for- mal Canadian Action Party after his that's NOT REALLY represented" participation. experience on an exchange trip to "Of course there France in 2003. are always things - Kyle Huntingdon, Kitchener Waterloo "I noticed how much more po- like 'Oh you can MP for the CanadianAction Party litically involved even just students hand out a pam- were... they were outgoing with a phlet, you can go to lot of things, they had strikes when our youth conven- they disagreed with things, so when are a demographic that need to be tion where we'll tell you we really I came back I really found a lot of heard. love you and not listen to you," he thatto be missing..." he explained. "It's kind of a goal that we've stated. "So I think students find it Huntingdon then found the Ca- thought up which is for the total hard because they're so subjugated Action Party's website and number of my votes to be the dif- as a group." nadian RYAN STEWART the first that even was immediately attracted to ference between and second Huntingdon explained LAURIER LEGISLATOR - Kyle represents students in Waterloo. major tenets of its platform. place because what thatreally says if students do not envision him as "They dealt with a lot of issues is that [students were] a group that the local representative they would like personal sovereignty and social was ignored, that people don't re- like, voting for him would be part of to kind of develop an identity," he by ear. liberties and so it caught my atten- ally pay attention to and if they a larger message. stated. "I'm not really sure how it's going tion and I stuck with it," Hunting- had paid attention to it, it could've "Whether or not I'm someone Huntingdon is currently in the to go but that's really how the whole don stated. changed the vote completely," said they're really interested in voting process of raising money for his experience has been,"he said. "It's He also noted one of the party's Huntingdon. for, what we really need to do is campaign and commented that really exciting. I've been bouncing major propositions based on mon- "I'd also really like t0... afford a see ourselves as a group and vote... he's playing the whole experience off the walls for days." Newreport profiles green voters in Canada

Over half of those who voted Green in the last federal election don't list the environment as their top priority, says LISPOP study

JEREMY TREMBLAY cal science professor at Laurier. People are less offended by moving pointed out. ditional beliefthat Protestants vote NEWS EDITOR "... People that are kind of alien- from party A to the Greens than to "We also don't know effectively conservative is misleading.

ated and antagonized by the po- some other party that they might ... where [Green voters] come from - "One of the strongest demo- This Monday, the Laurier Institute litical system seem to move toward have over the years have developed politically." graphic associations with voting for the Study of Public Opinion and the Green Party." some antipathy toward," added The study, the first of its kind in Canada is the fact that Catholics Policy (LISPOP) released the first Kay explained the Green Party's Kay. in Canada, was possible because seem to vote Liberal and Protes- in a series of reports analyzing the appeal as a protest vote comes The study also found that only 48 the poll data contained 36,000 re- tants seem to vote Conservative. voting habits of rare populations. from the fact that the party is both percent of Green voters cited the sponses, 1500 of which were green What we find... is the fact that it's This report analyzed the green relatively new and doesn't have a environment as their top concern; voters. not true of the largest Protestant voter with surprising results: green strong stance in many areas. 12 percent named cleaning up cor- A large academic survey usu- denominations," explained Kay. voters aren't necessarily as con- "It's kind of an empty box that 'ruption; 9 percent named health ally consists of less than 4000 vot- He explained that members of cerned with the environment as doesn't have a particularly negative care; 6 percent named the econo- ers, explained Kay, which means the United Church and Anglican one might immediately think. connotation." my and 6 percent listed social is- that a group of 150 Green voters is Church are likely to vote the same The study was conducted using Indeed, the study found that 35 sues such as same-sex marriage too small to accurately examine. In way Catholics do: Liberal. By look- poll data collected on the day of the percent of green voters said they and abortion as top concerns. contrast, such a large study allows ing at Protestants as a group, the federal election in 2006 by Ipsos- strongly disliked all political par- According to Kay, this came as for the study of rare populations. fact that the proportion of evan- Reid. ties, well above the 12 percent of a big surprise. However, he added Upcoming reports will examine gelicals that votes Conservative is "One of the perceptions we have voters overall who held the same that thereremain a lot ofunknowns the voting habits of gays and les- double the proportion of Anglicans of the green vote from having done sentiments. surrounding green voters. bians, Christians, non-Christians, that do so gets hidden. this is that it's very much a protest "The Green Party may not have "There are lots of things we don't singles, couples and gun owners. "It's the size of the sample," em- movement: a kind of none-of the strong positives for everyone, but know because we need more points Included in these reports is in- phasized Kay. above," said Dr. Barry Kay, a politi- it certainly is lacking in negatives. in time to see the behaviour," he formation suggesting that the tra- I I The Cord Weekly ■ monday September i, 2008 News 5 Election set for October 14

The current Conservative minority government has called Canada's fifth election in 11 years to gain more political strength

REBECCA VASLUIANU the Conservative Party's minority 2009, Harper has described the cur- Quebecois, Jack Layton of the NDP, will have the option to vote for a NEWS EDITOR government was to be "dissolved." rent government as "dysfunction- Elizabeth May of the Green Party wide variety of candidates: Kyle With the coming election, Harp- al," stating, "the Opposition doesn't and incumbent Stephen Harper of Huntingdon from the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper an- er hopes to gain more power for want to support us and the govern- the Conservative Party. Action Party, Peter Braid from the nounced the date of Canada's next the currently weak minority power ment does not want to change di- Liberal candidate Stephane Dion Conservative Party, Cathy MacLel- federal election as October 14 after held by the Tories. rection. That's an impasse and the noted that this election would be lan from the Green Party, Cindy meeting with the Governor General While many have criticized the public should decide." the most crucial election in Cana- Jacobsen from the NDP and in- on Sunday. Conservative Prime Minister for Candidates on the ballet will in- dian history due to the global eco- cumbent Andrew Telegdi from the After meeting with the Governor calling an election despite the par- clude Stephane Dion of the Liberal nomic problems at foot. Liberal Party. General, Harper announced that ty's decision to have one in October Party, Gilles Duceppe of the Bloc In Kitchener-Waterloo, residents

The candidates

Peter Braid Kyle Huntingdon CindyJacobsen Cathy MacLellan Andrew Telegdi Conservative Canadian Action NDP Green Liberal He envisions "a forward- "My goal is to afford a Goals: "addressing in- "Whatever government "Surpluses are becoming looking, environmentally young student voice in equality...the environ- we have has to make a deficits, jobs are being lost. sustainable and econom- parliament." ment and [withdrawing] plan for a society experi- Healthcare is at risk. This is ically strong community" Canada's troops" encing climate change." not the Canada we want."

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JEREMY TREMBLAY seats. NEWS EDITOR "If the conservatives jump ten points in Alberta, it's not going to Laurier Institute the more seats because The for Study gain them any |l / a SmmTwm rFI V T. ,\V\v7f^H of Public Opinion and Policy they already have all the seats in Al- (LISPOP) is launching an interac- berta. In Southern Ontario, there's tive website to monitor the upcom- an awful lot ofcompetitive seats. So ing federal election. in fact, when public opinion chang- The website includes seat pro- es in Ontario, it means a lot more jections for all of Canada based on than when it changes in Alberta." • f^Bi| WLU political science professor Dr. The accuracy of the polls influ- Barry Kay's regional-swing model. ences the accuracy of the model, I ■ ■ The model has been applied to explains Kay. Canadian elections dating back "Right now, the polls have been V. . v- B m over thirty years and has been suc- all over the place, especially in On- cessful so far. tario. I'm getting less and less confi- According to Kay, the model is dent about the product that's been accurate to four seats per party, per produced." election on average. He says that one of the reasons The purpose of the projections polls are becoming less accurate and website is purely to inform is that people are less willing to re- Cmsh. I Bf Mm*&?il S people about the election, says spond to surveys now than in the Kay. past. "It's basically to inform people "It's getting harder and harder to when they hear about polls what measure people," he said. that actually means in terms of seat Despite this fact, Kay said he is distribution," he explained. not concerned about the quality of "The election is based not on upcoming polls. public opinion alone... it's based "I don't think it's going to be like on winning seats." this forever. I think it's just a bad According to Kay, much discus- two-week period in terms of the sion about polls is inaccurate. He surveys. But the numbers in Ontar- said that often people speculating io have truly been all over the place on what poll data means in terms for the last two weeks." Tuesday Oct 14, Centre in the Square, Kitchener of a minority or Kay said he hopes the seat pro- majority govern- I 519 578 1570 or 800 265 8977, www.centre-square.com ment are "totally talking through jections will be updated once, ifnot their hats." twice a week during the campaign Use password: "laurier" for $10 off tickets On an important note; Kay's period, though updates depend on model looks at regional numbers to enough polls having been conduct- take into account how the change ed to provide the needed data. in public opinion will weigh on 6 ■ News WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Former VP: Finance dies at 79 Bob Byron, who was also a well-respected city administrator, died at his home on September 1

REBECCA VASLUIANU people," he added. certainly listened, was very com- "He had an incredible rapport NEWS EDITOR Another large part of Byron's ca- municative and was an outstand- with students, and that's pretty reer was his five-year term as Chief ing administrator," said Telegdi. much the way Bob was with every- Bob Byron, a figure fondly remem- Administrator at the City of Water- "I think it's his openness. He one," stated Telegdi. "He certainly bered at Laurier and throughout loo, beginning in the late 1980s. didn't play any games around acted quite younger than his age." the city of Waterloo, died on Sep- things and he Laughing, Ellis remembered that tember from a try to with- Byron went by the nickname "Bob- 1 heart attack during "... Even if you were a normal didn't his sleep. hold any informa- by B," adding that "he was probably HAD At the time of his death, Byron STUDENT WHO NO RELATION TO tionand he'd pretty the only 70-year-old who would in- was at his residence in Haliburton, THE SCHOOL AND YOU SHOWED UP AT much lay the cards troduce himself with [props]." which he built after retiring. on the table." Throughout his life, Byron held HIS DOOR, HE'D PROBABLY SIT THERE Having served Laurier as VP: Fi- Both Telegdi a variety of positions after leaving ' t nance from 1997-2002, Byron was AND TALK TO YOU FOR A BIT AND TAKE and Ellis noted By- Australia in 1954, including Chief held in many at the ron's remarkable Administrator at the Township of high regard by YOU OUT FOR COFFEE." university. youthfulness, stat- Woolwich for a year, as well as Chief

Chris Ellis, Wilfrid Laurier Uni- ing that he played Commissioner in Fort McMurray, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO versity Student Publications presi- - Chris Ellis, former WLUSP president curling, golf and Alberta. 808 BYRON- Beloved city and dent in 2001, remembers Byron as a constructed his Telegdi explained that besides university administrator. man who was extremely approach- residence in Hali- being very well-liked everywhere able and "always put students first." burton on his own. he went, Byron helped make Wa- "The strange thing about him According t*o Andrew Telegdi To Telegdi, Byron's death came as terloo a better city. was that even if you were a normal - current Liberal MP for Kitchen- a surprise because of his constant "Fairly recently, [Waterloo was] student who had no relation to the er-Waterloo and a city councillor vitality, and he commented that named the most intelligent com- school and you showed up at his during Byron's service as Chief Ad- Byron seemed "forever young." munity and he was very much in door, he'd probably sit there and ministrator - Byron was not only a One ofthe things that struck both tune with that, and I don't believe talk to you for a bit and take you out friend, but also a very easy person men about Byron was his ability to we would have gotten there had for coffee," said Ellis. to work with professionally. relate to anybody of any age, espe- it not been for Bob Byron," said "He just liked to be around young "He was very easy-going and he cially students. Telegdi.

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Two males have been charged provide interpretative services at fires or dangerous persons. - Compiled by Rebecca Vasluianu inregard to the incident, which oc- its events as required by the On- curred in the common area of the tario Human Rights Code." residence. The initial complaint was filed During the assault, two males by a community member who walked into the room, which complained that the OCP only caused the assailants to leave the provided one sign-language inter- scene. to one T3we/Lfriete< pretation accompany of its /*/% N 19-year-old Brian Cooper and films and then afterwards failed to LOFTS IN AN 21-year-old Joseph Lamanna both provide any more. K SETTING attend Fanshawe but did not live in According to University Presi- were the residence mentioned and dent Allan Rock because the facil- Lofts is , Cambridge's not familiar to the victim. ity "was used in a way that gaverise mi - most prestigious address. With a downtown Gait 1 While the victim was not injured, to a human rights complaint, the J? Fanshawe College plans to create university said the hall can no lon- a system of support to help her ger be used by Cinema Politica." through her emotionalrecovery. Both suspects have been banned from attending the college until the investigation is complete, but Dalhousie introduces Cooper was recendy caught on campus and charged for violating emergency text Lofts Feature: court-imposed restrictions. yhc the messaging

Antigonish, NS Political film-screening Following the example of the Uni- versity of British Columbia, Dal- group banned from housie University has decided to use an emergency texting system using university to alert students of emergencies on campus. facilities The system was created last March and garnered about 25 per- Ottawa cent of the student population, but The University of Ottawa is not al- this year Dalhousie hopes to at- lowing a film-screening group to tract students through advertising. continue to watch political films Dalhousie's executive director at campus facilities because of a of university computing and in- Grand complaint that was filed. formation services John Sherwood I A letter expressing the ban was thinks that it is great that the uni- The Cord Weekly - Wednesday September 10,2008 News 7 Fee structure under creation WLUSU's faculty fee is now being levied after being passed by referendum last February; hundreds of thousands of dollars remaining in old ASAP, STEP and SBE accounts are now to be treated as endowment funds

KEREN GOTTFRIED coming back to the [WLUSU] Board Dan Allison, WLUSU President sponsored a referendum for the grant $20,000 to one person for a STAFF WRITER [of Directors] for compliance." at the time of the investigation, creation of the new faculty fee. trip, but they can grant some mon- Faculty-specific campus clubs describes what it takes to make Ancillary fees are also meant to ey towards the trip. Now we will A new fee has been added to this will remain under the Campus an ancillary fee legal according to fund non-tuition projects, which have very specific rules." year's tuition bill: the $30 Wilfrid Clubs department of WLUSU, but standards set by the Ministry of excludes them from being permit- According to WLU's audited fi- Laurier University Student's Union the funding will now come from the Education. ted to support classroom supplies, nancial statements, hundreds of (WLUSU) Faculty Fee. new Faculty Fee. "If you wantto establish an ancil- class-related costs and building thousands of unspent dollars re- Following the success of a stu- Le Fevre says that the biggest lary fee, you must go through a ref- expenditures. main in these accounts. dentreferendum last February, the change will be seen in the Faculty of erenda process. It must be student Le Fevre further describes the Jim Butler, VP: Finance of the

fee will replace the old faculty-spe- Science, as fees have been "equal- government sponsored ... because funds as problematic because they university, explains that funds re- cific programs: the Arts Student Ad- ized across the board. The STEP fee [WLUSU] is the only officially rec- were often used to finance single maining in faculty accounts from vancement Fund (ASAP), the Sci- used to be double the ASAP fee." ognized student body on campus." individuals with large sums of the old fees will "still be there and ence and Technology Endowment Rick Elliot, Dean of Science, ex- Since none of STEP, ASAP or the money. treated like an endowment." Program (STEP) and the School plains that the changes in Science SBE levy fit this criteria, they were "We don't want the individual of Business and Economics (SBE) will be extreme, and not only be- eliminated. The same year WLUSU faculty associations to be able to Student Levy. It will also serve as cause ofthe reduction in income. a new program for the faculties of "STEP was a totally different Music and Education. thing than ASAP and SBE... it was "The money will enhance the always designated as being for student experience," explains equipment purchases and things to WLUSU President Colin Le Fevre. enhance the student's educational It will supportgrant proposals for experience." students pursuing "things that will Elliott hopes to keep STEP go- allow for out-of-classroom experi- ing alongside the new faculty fee,

ential learning ... speakers, confer- though he does not know where the ences and the like." money will come from. Le Fevre foresees the faculty The termination of the fees came committees functioning "relatively as a result of WLUSU initiating autonomously but with a faculty- an investigation by the university specific [joint agreement] with of non-tuition fees levied against WLUSU, and annual reporting students. Graduate students get scholarships ■Lj. Laurier graduate students are re- worth $17,500 over one year. mm ceiving scholarships valued at a to- Because all of the applicants re- tal of over $850,000. ceived scholarships, Laurier will All 29 of the students who ap- be able to have a greater number plied to the Social Sciences and of applicants for SSHRC funding in Humanities Research Council of the future. Canada (SSHRC) were approved The SSHRC is a federal agency and the money will go to specific promoting and supporting univer- research projects. sity-based research and training.

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Israeli community searches the Yarkon River for Rose Pizem's body. The four-year old went missing three months ago

SHAGUN RANDHAWA three months later that the dramat- In 2007, Rose was hospitalized other arrangement. many calls to Rose's mother and STAFF WRITER ic story leading to her disappear- after suffering abuse at the hands According to Haaretz, a daily grandfather with no response. ance was revealed to the public of her father and, upon hearing newspaper in Israel, Ali Hadar, Yaa- The search for Rose Pizem's body The disappearance of Rose Pizem, after police issued a public appeal the news, Renault and Ron fought kov's lawyer, stated: "[Yaakov] de- is still under investigation, as many a four-year-old child of Partisan for information on her location. for custody of her daughter and his manded that Roni and Marie, the volunteers search the river and her birth, is on many Israeli minds as This case of child abuse began granddaughter, bringing her home girl's legal guardians, register Rose hometown of Natnya, Israel. There they attempt to figure out how ne- with Rose's birth to Marie-Charlotte with them to Israel later that year. for nursery school, as required." are doubts that the grandfather is glect and abuse like this could go so Renault of France and an Israeli Nevertheless, she soon became Another neighbour of Yaakov's being honest about the details of unnoticed. man, Benjamin Pizem. Both hardly too much for them to handle. Rose added "She was always telling me Rose's disappearance, with sus- Roni Ron, the child's 45-year-old 20, the parents decided to travel to was suffering from communicative how difficult it was for her to care picions that he is concealing the grandfather, told authorities thathe Israel shortly after Rose's birth to and behavioural problems due to for the child, and how much she whereabouts of the child in hopes had in fact killed Rose because she meet Benjamin's biological father, the years of traumatic abuse, and wished they would put in her in a ofreceiving a plea-bargain. was "annoying" him. Upon realiz- Roni Ron, for the very first time. the two decided to hand her over to nursery school or some other suit- BBC News reported that when ing his deed, he placed her body in However, Pizem left Israel with Vivien Yaakov, Roni Ron's mother. able place." the 45-year-old was being interro- a suitcase and threw it into the cur- only his child Rose in tow. His wife After several months of taking In May, Ron took his grand- gated, Roni Ron took back his in- rents of TelAviv's Yarkon River. had allegedly fallen in love with her care of the young girl, she became daughter back from his mother. itial testimony constantly, telling Although the blue-eyed child father-in-law and decided to stay in insistent that Ron and Rose's bio- Three months later, Yaakov re- police various stories of selling the went missing in May, it wasn't until Israel withher new lover. logical mother, Renault make an- ported the child as missing after girl to Arabs or to a family abroad. Conventions complete With the two parties at full-force, US voters prepare for November 4 election

ASHLEY DOODNAUTH same," a phrase that was plastered McCain shared his experience STAFF WRITER on signs and posters at the Demo- in Vietnam with a captivated au- cratic Convention. They pushed dience, explaining that he "fell in With the conclusion of the Repub- the idea that McCain will be a Bush love" with his country when he be- lican National Convention last copy-cat, leading the American came a prisoner of war. week, the average American citi- population into further debt and "I will reach out my hand to zen is given the opportunity to look dependency on foreign energy re- anyone to help me get this coun- back at both conventions in a harsh sources. try moving again...l have the re- light, compare and contrast the dif- The choice of Obama's running cord and the scars to prove it. ferences, listen to the rhetoric and mate has added another dimen- Senator Obama does not," McCain choose which candidate fits with sion to his campaign, as Senator Joe proclaimed in his speech to ac- their personal beliefs. Biden is a seasoned political figure cept the Republican nomination. Barack Obama accepted the with expertise in foreign policy. He also spoke of "accepting good nomination on behalf of the Dem- McCain chose Governor Sarah ideas regardless of who thought of ocratic Party in front of an unprec- Palin as hisrunning mate onAugust them first" in an effort to unite the edented venue at Invesco Field. 29, making her the first republican country. Although he delivered his speech woman to be on a presidential tick- Obama's long-term tax proposal in front of many more people than et as Vice-President. Palin chaired is based mainly on repealing the John McCain, McCain managed to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conserva- Bush Administration's tax cuts for pull in more viewers worldwide ac- tion Commission from 2003-2004. households earning more than cording to Neilson ratings, a whop- She also became the first woman $250,000, as well as raising capital ping 38.9 million, compared to and youngest person to hold office gains taxes. On the other hand, Mc- Obama's 38.4 million. as Alaska's governor in 2006. Cain would make the Bush tax cuts Hillary Clinton delivered a pow- The Republican National Con- permanent. erful speech early on in the Demo- vention took place last week in St Every election has the same stan- cratic convention, when many were Paul, Minnesota. However, it was dard issues at the forefront, and one apprehensive to know if she would met by protesters and public dis- of the most important issues this support Obama. Clinton made ef- turbances that resulted in over 800 time around is Iraq. Obama was forts to get her supporters behind arrests. opposed from the beginning. How- Obama and fully endorsed him as Despite Hurricane Gustav over- ever, McCain voted to authorize it. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO OBAMA'S OVATION - stand for the next president of the United shadowing the Republican conven- Six years later, there are doubts Supporters a promise to change. States. tion, McCain and Palin delivered about whether America can achieve The Obama campaign pushes their very best to rally Americans its goals overseas. Obama opposes the idea that McCain is "more ofthe behind their cause and beliefs. increasing troops and would with- most forces home by 2013. party a landmark win that will be draw brigades monthly in order to With little more than eight weeks remembered for decades to come. complete extrication in 16months. remaining before the November 4 Both presidential hopefuls will AshleyCordweekly. McCain favours increasing troops election, the outcome will surely set their differences aside on Sep- VisitDoodnauth's com for and refuses to develop a timetable make history, with the first African tember 11for a visit to Ground Zero, for troop withdrawal. According to American President, or the first fe- marking the seventh anniversary of updatedcoverageblogtheAmericanelection of public statements, he plans to have male Vice-President granting either 9/11. 12 International WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10,2008 • THE CORD WEEKLY Visa students pay more International students at Wilfrid Laurier University will spend over $10,000 on tuition this fall while Canadian students ring up just over $3,700

MARA SILVESTRI and their fees have to more truly compared to the US and the UK, STAFF WRITER have represent the true costs of the it would be twice what I pay here. tuition. It's unfortunate, but that is Exchange rate is pretty high these Laurier is home to about 300 inter- what it is," said Doner. days." national students, with numbers As to why the fees are rising, she Raising funds to cover tuition rising. Now, tuition costs have be- explained that "inflation and [the] can be difficult for international come more difficult for them to af- rising cost of living," were two pri- students, so Laurier provides schol- ford as fees have risen also. mary factors. arships in order to make tuition For a full-time BA or BSc stu- International students are still more affordable for them. Students dent earning four credits per term responsible for food, rent, laundry can apply for a scholarship once this fall, tuition costs can total and transportation on top of their they have been accepted at Laurier, around $10,849.15, raised from the high tuition costs, so raising money as well as apply for an off-campus $8,609.10 that it cost to enter the to stay in Canada, for the duration work permit and on-campus jobs. fall term of 2006. Neither of these of time it takes to earn a degree, "It is harder for international stu- costs include full-time incidental means higher fees than Canadian dents to find work opportunities fees, program-related fees, and the students typically pay. Also, fees off-campus, as they don't have the compulsory health insurance. that international students must same references or knowledge of In comparison, tuition for full- pay for the mandatory University how to navigate the employment time Canadian students entering Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) en- system here," says Doner. a BA or BSc program this fall is sure a raise in cost. "It's another area for internation- $3,725, rising only incrementally "It is understandable that inter- al students to know about, but also from $3,671.75 two years ago. national students are asking the for different departments when SYDNEY HELLAND

- Second-year student weighs in on tuition costs. International students entering question of where their money is they are hiring. I think it's fair to PRASHANT PAYS in 2006 suffered the most extreme going and we as a university need say for departments to think about tuition costs. Fees were raised by 25 to be addressing the concern of that," she says. "Especially since for many students and percent. how we better support internation- many students plan to stay in Can- recognizes that international stu- detrimental situations. Why are tuition costs so high for al students given the high fees they ada after completing their degree." dents often raise funds in prepara- their financial international students? Manager of are paying" said Doner. Laurier's International Student tion for their first or second year, The obstacles that international students face at Laurier are con- Programs & Services at Laurier In- Although we may find the fees Association (ISA) has put an em- but are financially troubled when on in order ternational, Janet Doner, says that that international students pay ex- phasis on raising money for inter- it comes to third and fourth year as tinuously being worked the main reason for high interna- pensive, many international stu- national students, since the costs costs become higher than expected. to ease the transitional challenges such as the In- tional tuition fees is because of the dents don't see it the way we do, they incur outweigh the costs of a Doner explains that "something through resources

- a ternational Students Association taxes that Canadian students pay, it is in fact the opposite for some. Canadian student. For example, could change in their country at Laurier. But it looks as though which help lower the true costs of Prashant Khorana, a second-year the chair of global studies, Dr. Mi- massive deflation, it puts it to such tuition fees. student from India, New Delhi, chel Desjardins, and his wife, have a degree that makes it much more little can be done to lower the high "That is not that case for inter- explains that international stu- started up a scholarship for stu- difficultand challenging to raise the cost of tuition for many of these national students when they are dents "pay 220 percent [more than dents in third and fourth year. funds." Taking exchange rates into students. consideration, not in the position of paying taxes what Canadian students] pay but Dr. Desjardins, explained Doner, a deflation could be Pakistan Peoples Party avoids murder attempt

Days before Asif Ali Zardari came into office, Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani faced an attempted assassination

PAULA MILLAR ister of Pakistan, was assassinated since the nation's independence 60 troversial for its pro-western men- military was suspected. STAFF WRITER last December while campaigning years ago. tality, belief in democracy and The presidential election, held for parliamentary elections. The Guardian reports that Paki- support of America's self-declared Saturday, September 6, was called Just three days before Pakistan's The Guardian's Matthew Weaver stan's military and security forces war on terror. BBC reports that the after Pervez Musharraf resigned presidential election, government calls this most recent assassination are widely assumed to hold key country's politicians are always rather than risk being impeached. officials reported an assassination attempt "just the latest instance of roles in the covert orchestration of struggling to juggle the demands of Despite the imminent leadership attempt on the country's Prime violence in the country's bloody violence. However, cover-ups are the United States, Pakistan's power- turnover, continued bloodshed il- Minister. CNN reported that Prime 60-year history." This observation plentiful and, in turn, terrorists ful army and strong anti-American lustrates the true power of growing Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's of Pakistani politics could not be become the scapegoats for many sentiment. anti-democratic forces in Pakistan. bullet-proof motorcade was fired more accurate. The nation's politi- victories of the anti-democratic While anti-democratic groups These are forces encompassing a upon by gunmen in Rawalpindi, a cal arena has been plagued by nu- forces. within the country continue to seemingly ever-widening array of city just outside the capital Islam- merous assassinations, mysterious Perhaps this is the explanation wreak havoc, the global commu- supporters: the national military, abad. The same city, in fact, where deaths and disappearances, bomb- for conflicting stories and incon- nity remains watchful. The issue is Islamic extremists, and the clergy. Benazir Bhutto, twice prime min- ings, riots and corruption, ever sistent facts released by Pakistani that the current and future stability Shockingly, the violence was un- officials regarding this latest assas- of Pakistan is crucial to world secu- manageable even with the height- sination attempt. rity. BBC News reminds the public ened security surrounding the These outright contradictions that "many major terror attacks on election. BBC News reports that 15 and irregularities leave doubts as the West including the Septem- were killed by a bomb during the to whether or not Prime Minister ber 11, 2001 attacks in the US and actual vote. Galini was actually in the car at the the July 7, 2005 attacks on London No obvious solution to the politi- time of the attack. have been traced to militants in cal turmoil in Pakistan exists. Left- CNN reports that the prime min- Pakistan." wing Pakistani commentator Tariq ister's spokesman, Zahid Bashir, Pakistani politics are not for the Ali suggests, "the violence will con- stillrefuses to clarify any details, cit- weak, and Ms. Bhutto recognized tinue while the military remains ing security reasons. He said the is- this reality. She released a letter powerful and Pakistan's leadership sue would be discussed only when shortly before her death in which continues to make unpopular glob- the investigation is concluded. she said she would hold President al allies such as the US." However, Prime Minister Galini, former Musharraf's government responsi- as incoming President AsifAli Zard- Prime Minister Bhutto and newly- ble for any attempt on her life. The ari, the widower of Benazir Bhutto, elected Pakistani Prime Minister former president General Pervez prepares to lead the country, his

Asif Ali Zardari - the widower of Musharraf also survived several as- late wife's words, "Democracy was

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BHUTTO LIVES ON - Husband to the late Benazir Bhutto accepts reign. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). This his case, the involvement of Islamic be challenged by ongoing conflict. group of leaders is viewed as con- extremists rather than Pakistani The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday September 10,2008 Internationa 13 AIDS research denied validity Pharmacist Shada Mishe claims to have found the cure for a deadly virus

JENNIFER RAE ternet forums. Mishe has said that the group of 140 women studied ap- STAFF WRITER the "Lord God" has guided him pear to have different proteins con- toward discovering a plant con- tained within their vaginal fluids, Science and religion have long taining "natural radioactivity" and causing them to be less susceptible been seen as two very separate an anti-viral potential capable of to infection. These proteins, which and often opposing forces. When it curing HIV/AIDS, leukemia, lupus were not found in those infected comes to the issue Of HIV/AIDS, an and HPV with a simple treatment with HIV, have antiviral and anti- affliction affecting over 40 million regime. inflammatory capacities. These people worldwide, fundamental While some say that there is no findings could represent a rather differences in approach appear to scientific basis to Mishe's claims of important breakthrough, as infor- remain firmly in place and as ap- a cure, in recent years, there have mation gleaned through the study parent as ever. nevertheless been substantial ad- may be used to improve the design Multitudes of scientists world- vancements in the fight to find an of future vaccines and drugs. wide have been struggling to de- effective treatment for the deadly Other innovations involve im- velop effective treatments and a HIV virus. proved prevention strategies, in: prospective vaccination against the Currently, various antiretroviral eluding the development ofvaginal Human Immunodeficiency Virus drugs are used in combination, act- microbicides, which would finally (HIV), a highly variable retrovirus ing at different stages of the HIV life give women the power to control that exists in a myriad of strains ca- cycle in order manage the illness. the spread of disease. These micro- pable of trumping the human im- However, as reported by the AIDS bicides have the ability to neutral- mune system by attacking its most Research Alliance of America, this ize or kill a microbe, thus protect- critical components. form of treatment, called Highly Ac- ing against HIV infection. Women Finding a cure for the virus has tive Antiretroviral Therapy, cannot would be able to employ such mea- proved to be exceedingly difficult, alone cure HIV. One of the limita- sures to protect themselves without despite the fact that millions of dol- tions of the present treatment is the the consent or knowledge of their lars are still pouring into research fact that pockets of latently infected sexual partner. projects around the globe. Thus it cells are difficult to treat, typically Evidently, finding a cure is likely comes as no surprise that heads leading the virus to rebound. Fu- going to be a long process but, by turn when a man declares that he ture endeavours are thus aiming to tackling HIV on multiple fronts, in- has managed to find an outright develop a therapeutic agent called cluding prevention, education, and

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- FROM FOOTBALL, COVER touchdown early in the fourth and another came for them midway After another Mustangs touch- through. down, a Mamo field goal and a pair The Hawks mustered up one of points for wide attempts from last effort as Thompson completed each team, the half ended 17: 12 a pass to fifth-year receiver Troy with the Mustangs on top. Leach in the end zone, making the "Boy, he played well today," final score 31-20. commented the a. Western Mus: "We weren't expecting Laurier tangs' Head Coach Greg Marshall to just roll over; they are one of the on Thompson. "He played a heck of best teams in the conference," said a game; he really looked like a com- Marshall, who was modest in vic- posed quarterback out there." tory. "We weren't perfect either; The second half saw an entirely we made too many mistakes on different Hawks football team take offence." the field. They just could not seem "I have a ton ofrespect for what to find the rhythm and momentum they do, and anytime we can come they had in the first quarter. in and beat Laurier at home is "We were stuck in our end the great." whole time, losing the field posi- "They did not quit," said Jeffries. tion game, and just couldn't make "We have to do a better job up the big play to get out of it," said front, make some adjustments to Thompson, who completed 21 of 39 some ofthe things we are doing but on the day, throwing for 279 yards. this team will only continue to get He also led the Hawks' rushing better." game with 70 yards in 10 carries. "Don't count us out; it's a long Running back Ryan Lynch could season." only gather 54 yards in 14 attempts. The now 1-1 Golden Hawks will While no points went up on travel next Saturday to take on the team the board for either during number seven nationally ranked RYAN STEWART the Leckie wasted 2-0 Golden Gaels. Kickoff third quarter, Queen's STAMPEDE! - A group of Mustangs take down receiver Shamawd Chambers after he makes a catch. no time in giving the Mustangs a is at 1:00 pm inKingston.

GOLDEN HAWK Men open with draw and loss JPDAT KB The men's soccer team begin their season with a LUKE DOTTO Abbar had to dive to knock away. STAFF WRITER Both teams went into the half ; RECENT SCORES tie Waterloo before falling to Guelph feeling the result was a fair one, against ; 09.07.08 For Head Coach Barry MacLean, although Laurier had an obvious -Guelph 2 the the half Hawks' season opening 0-0 edge. Meanwhile, second MMSpftw Soccer 2 - Gdelph 1 draw with the University of Wa- barely resembled the first. Both terloo was as much about try- teams made their substitutions just Mfootljall 20-Western 31

ing to transform the culture of the and Waterloo had the obvious ad- M Baseball 6 - Waterloo 2

Laurier men's soccer program as it vantage, attacking the Hawks right Rugby 7 - McMaster 38 was about coming out and setting a from the initial blow of the whistle. M Soccer 0 - Waterloo 0 IMW Soccer 1 - Waterloo 0 strong precedent for the season. These evenly matched teams k M Baseball 4 - Waterloo 5 "In the past few years due to came out of the game as even as some technical weaknesses, we had could be, but MacLean was more |L 09.04.0S . M Baseball 10- Toronto 4 to be more defensively oriented," than satisfied: "It was a fair result, said MacLean. But with a younger I don't think one team deserved it HOME GAMES squad on his hands this year, and more than the other, [and] we got the infusion of some offensive tal- everyone in, we got all eighteen 9ssit-\czi>birmugh Field, Waterloo, 1:00pm ent, MacLean hopes that this year's players in, including five first-year M Baseball vs Western Hawks can do more than players. The intensity level was giving Bechtel P-Srk, Waterloo 7:00 pm receiving. excellent." "We'll probably take more chanc- It's that intensity that MacLean es, I'm pretty excited about the po- sighted as the key to the game, not M Rugby vs Guelph tential, [there's] some new, what I wishing to peg any player as the best Knight-Ntnoborough Field, Waterloo, 1:00pm believe to be very good prospects, on the pitch. "I hate to single any- M Soccer 1 vs Brock [and] we're going to be able to play body out, it really was a very good tf Alumni Field, iiK)pnUo> W Soccer vs Brock more offensively this year." team effort, many guys stepped up tR. Alumni Field, 5:15 pm # The first test for the new era and played very well." Waterloo the was an evenly-matched Despite history in university 09.14.08 Warriors squad that came out flat- athletics between the two schools, M Baseball vs Brock footed. Alumni Field was clearly MacLean insists that any rivalry Bechtel Park, Waterloo, 1:00pm slanted towards the Waterloo end was in the back of his mind. "To me M Soccer vs McMaster for the first 45 minutes, with the it's just another team, every game Alumni Field, 1:00 pm Hawks nearly tripling the Warriors' you play you want to win, 3 points is W Soccer vs McMaster in shots. 3 points, whether you get it against Alumni Field, 3:15 pm M Baseball vs Brock The Hawks appeared to get the Waterloo or Guelph or Western Bechtel Park, Waterloo, 3:30 pm go-ahead marker mid-way through makes no difference to me." COME SUPPORT THE HAWKS! the first half when a free-kick from The Gryphons were next up on outside the box pinballed its way the Hawks' schedule, as the men LAURIER to the feet of third-year striker travelled to Guelph on Sunday; BOOKSTORE Sopearin Yos, who tucked it past however, the game resulted in a ATHLETES OF TIrt"WEEK Brian MacDonald the goalkeeper only to have the 2-0 loss for the Hawks. Next week- Men's Baseball LAURA TOMKINS play ruled offside. The Warriors' end, the Hawks will play host to Heather Malizia COOL CONTROLS - Imran Ahmed controls a pass from a teammate and of the half came from the lone chance Brock Badgers and then the Women's Soccer tries to make it to the net during the Hawks' game on Saturday. a driving strike from the top of the McMaster Marauders, on Saturday box that Hawks goalie Yousef El- and Sunday respectively. www.laurierathletics.con The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday September 10,2008 Sports 15 Soccer team scores double victories In the opening weekend for women's soccer, the Golden Hawks took down the Waterloo Warriors at home 1-0and the Guelph Gryphons away 2-1

ANDREA MILLET was able to put one into the back of STAFF WRITER the net, giving the Hawks a 1-0 lead. They finished the game strong, The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks keeping the Warriors out of their women's soccer team opened their end and attacking their opponents' season with a 1-0 victory over lo- net. cal rivals the Waterloo Warriors While most of this Hawks team is at home on Saturday. The young comprised of young players, Mac- squad displayed strong teamwork Lean commented on how strong and skill, setting the bar high for the the team leadership has been from rest of their season. the more experienced players and "I thought we played very well, how well the younger girls have ad- we controlled the pace of the game justedand fit into the squad. and we did everything that we "The new girls are great; they've needed to do," commented Head really adapted well and they're just Coach Barry MacLean. "We're go- going to take a little bit of time to ing to be tough to beat." acclimatize to the team." team came out Alumni He also The onto praised the strength of LAURA TOMKINS Field and took command, passing the team as a whole, pointing out KICK ME - Shannon Kennedy kicks the ball away from a Waterloo opponent in their Saturday matchup. the ball smoothly and controlling the depth of talent in all the play- the early play. While-they showed ers. "We're so balanced," Coach skill moving the ball around, the MacLean pointed out. "Everywhere dard at which they can be expected tinuing their winning ways and Athletics (OUA) released the na- Hawks struggled with finishing and on the field we have quality." to play for the rest of the season. they were successful, beating the tional rankings for women's soccer. went into half-time goal-less after After finishing third in the OUA "We'll take it one day at a time Gryphons 2-1. Scoring the number ten spot was making very few attempts on the last season, the Hawks squad have but I think that we're a team that Next weekend, the Hawks will Laurier's own squad. Warriors' net. come back with high hopes and ex- should be competing towin things," host the Brock Badgers Saturday, The now 2-0 Hawks were placed They came back onto the pitch in pectations for this year and while concluded Coach MacLean about then the McMaster Marauders on in a tie for tenth spot, one of only the second half taking more shots the season is just beginning, their his plans for the Hawks this year. Sunday in what promises to be two three Ontario teams to break on goal and, as a result, second- performance in Saturday's season On Sunday, the Hawks travelled tough games for the squad. onto the list, along with York and year midfielder Heather Malizia opener has demonstrated the stan- to Guelph with the hopes of con- Yesterday, Ontario University Ottawa. Salute to the Green Bay Packers How Brett Favre's dream of a triumphant return to football was strategically crushed by his former teammates and supporters

turn to the franchise; he justcould not return back. The Packers did not want to see Favre franchise does with a disgruntled player; as their starting quarterback. go somewhere else to succeed, only to get they put him on the trading block. Why not So why would a franchise decline to take ripped apart by media and fans. get compensation for a player whom you back their best player in franchise history The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears thought would never play a snap of NFL foot- and reduce their chance to reach the Super would definitely have been front runners for ball again? TREVOR SCHIEDEL Bowl for the 2008 season? Favre. They also happen to play in the AFC After constant discussion between the STAFF WRITER Well that's an easy answer. Long-term sta- North along with Green Bay. two parties, Green Bay finally agreed to send bility and team chemistry. Nothing would be worse for the Packers Favre to the New York Jets in exchange for a By committing to Rodgers, Green Bay then to have old number 4 come back in a fourth-round draft pickthat has the potential made it clear that they were ready to start different uniform and beat his former team to become a third, second, or first rounder On March th the to help on his former stomping The on 4 , Brett Favre retired from developing their young quarterback grounds. drama based Favre's play. Green Bay Packers and the NFL. lead themfor many years to come. and chaos would be too much for a franchise In the end, the Packers will be compen- "I've given everything I possibly can give to The Packers were not going to sacrifice to handle. It would be too much for Aaron sated for a player they were not expecting to this organization, to the game of football, and their potential long-term success for the 2008 Rodgers to handle. utilize ever again, and they can build around I don't think I've got anything left to give, and season; likely Favre's last. Besides, is Favre The Packers saved themselves from a ma- a new player who has the opportunity to be that's it, I know I can play, but I don't think going to be the player of last year, or the one jorheadache and a potential disaster. the next franchise quarterback. I want to," explained Favre at his retirement who threw, for a combined 38 touchdowns Green Bay went on to do what any NFL Now that is good business. press conference. and 47 interceptions the previous two? lh the situation to send a 126 days later, on July Blh,8 , Favre made it Green Bay also used clear to the Packers' General Manager Ted concise message: no player is above or more Thompson and Head Coach Mike McCa- important than the team itself. If Favre could rty that he was "100 percent committed to not impose his will onto the franchise, no one football" for the first time since retiring and could. wanted to make a comeback to the NFL and It would not have been fair to Rodgers, af- seemingly to the Green Bay Packers. ter the team had made a commitment to him, There was one slight problem, however, or to the entire team, who would not have impeding the remarriage between the two known who their leader and quarterback was parties. The Packers indicated that they had going to be. moved on and were going to start building Favre then responded by asking for a re- around new starting quarterback, Favre's lease from the Packers to become a free backup for three years, Aaron Rodgers. agent. The Packers refused to do so. The finality of his decision to retire had Excellent decision, Green Bay. been accepted by the organization and, at Releasing Favre would have allowed any that point, the Green Bay Packers made the team to pick him up, and ultimately allowed commitment to move forward with their him to select the team of his choice of those football team. interested. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

to a playoff - They were ready to begin a new era. Favre would have only gone FAVRE FRENZY FINISHED After much debate, Brett Favre will play for the New York Jets. This did not mean that Favre could not re- contender who was in need of a quarter- Sports ■ 16 WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10,2008 THE CORD WEEKLY

> *Gr s Rugby Hawks _ Bp I •IBwISbsP- The Hawks men's rugby team lost their first game by a score of 38-7 to the McMaster Marauders ££j

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TAKEN DOWN - The Hawks defence stayed strong despite their defeat.

RAYMOND GIU three tries of the day. McMaster STAFF WRITER would end up taking a comfortable 19-0 lead into the half. On Saturday afternoon, the Wil- At the start of the next half, the frid Laurier Golden Hawks rugby Hawks continued to play tough but team took to the pitch on Knight- could not muster up a try against Newbrough field as they hosted the the aggressive defence of the much-touted McMaster Maraud- Marauders. ers. The Hawks put up a tough fight, Continuing to capitalize on their but could not overcome the Ma- chances, McMaster managed to rauders size and experience as they run for a couple more tries to seize dropped the opening game 38-7. a 38-0 lead. Despite the major defi- "I thought we played real hard. cit, the Hawks continued to fight That was one of the better games and showed their grit. Showing that we've had against McMaster since hard work pays off, the Hawks fi- I started to coach," stated Head nally got onto the scoreboard with Coach Josh Windsor. "And at the a powerful push into the Marauder end of the game nobody quit. Ev- zone. With five minutes to go, cen- erybody continued to play hard tre Matt Nichols completed the run rugby and we put one through at to end the game on a positive note the end." for Laurier. The game started with the Hawks Despite the loss, theyoung Hawks playing strong and putting pressure team showed they could physically on the Marauders. contend with the bigger and more Despite the pressure, McMaster experienced teams in Ontario. had an answer for every push the "We made three or four key men- Hawks made, as the Hawks would tal mistakes that caused us to get fall just short of finishing on their scored on," said Windsor. "Usually solid penetration into their oppo- when you looked at our issues they nents zone. were mental issues, not physical is- Capitalizing on the Hawks' mis- sues and we can definitely correct takes, McMaster scored quickly in those." the seventh minute with a superb The Hawks rugby team will look individual play by Grant Schneider. to get into the win column Saturday Marauders' centre Mike Scholz afternoon as they host the 1-0 Guel- scored nine minutes later for the ph Gryphons at Knight-Newbrough first of what would be a total of field.

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LAURA CARLSON to raise their team's funds for the game. a "breaker" package, in which four icebreakers lected on the day of "Bling Bling", most notably This sentil SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR Shaun Robbie, WLU's Shinerama coordinator promised to carry her to class on the first day of from the Athletic Complex (AC) stands during this year's co in 2003, explained that the auctions came into school. the actual event, and no funds were to be stored Along wid As part of a 47 -year tradition at Laurier, students existence during his second year at Laurier and, "I tried to keep in contact but it wasn't always in student houses. make a diffe have once again embraced the national fund­ within just a few years, they grew into their cur­ reciprocated," Mastnak said of trying to obtain In past years it was common to see icebreak­ shine", as a r raiser Shinerama and, through a combination rent state. what she had purchased. ers running through the stands encouraging nancial aspec ofbarbeques, a golftournament, raffles, various "It just never materialized really, and first-years to shell out as much cash as possible event - Shine on-campus events and, of course, the biggest "I'VE ALWAYS BEEN RELATIVELY thee-mails just kind of stopped:' in order for their team to win. first-years en fundraiser of the campaign- Shine Day- Lau­ Though steps have been taken to en­ "That's where people would really complain tic Fibrosis ( < FRUSTRATED WITH THE CONCEPT OF rier was able to bring in a total of $135,000 this sure that such situations don't continue to about feeling the most actual pressure," said Le "It's not ju: year. FIRST YEARS BEING BADGERED THE occur, it hasn't stopped large sums of money Fevre of how the event was previously run. "Sure, tha After each campaign Laurier seems to come ENTIRE WEEK FOR MONEY." from being spent on items which, outside of "Someone running up and down the stairs Shine Day, b out on top, and to date the school has grossed their Orientation Week significance, have asking you to empty your pockets, that's just not cause;' she s over $18.5 million for the Canadian Cystic Fi­ little to no retail value. fair. the new even brosis Foundation (CCFF). - Colin LeFevre, president ofWLUSU This year, examples of this include "In the moment you get into that mob men­ During the Though WLU has clearly risen as one of the bales of hay, blow-up dolls, hobbyhorses, tality and you feel excited and then half an hour first-years b1 prominent institutions within the national colour team backdrops (the Green Mav­ later you're regretting it, because you're putting tion Week flc Shinerama program, which is the biggest post­ "It caught us and we didn't really expect it;' ericks' went for $700) and other items used down money that you need," he added. in small grm secondary fundraiser in the country, certain said Robbie. throughout the course of the week. In looking at how the various Shinerama the chance tc aspects of the campaign are currently being "People do feel pressured, especially when "Stuff's been selling way over retail value;• events, such as the auctions, can be run in a individuals a assessed and steps are being taken to improve they have their head ice who they look up to said Mac Potter, a first-year student on the blue more ethical manner LeFevre and other indi­ fleet on why how the event is run on campus. all week saying 'come on guys we can get more team. viduals within WLUSU are planning to further in the event. "I've always been relatively frustrated with the money for this' kind of pressuring them into it," "They would stand up and just spend it like it review the overall Shinerama campaign, as well "It wasn't concept of first-years being badgered the entire he said. was Monopoly money .... A blow-up doll sold as Orientation Week in general. the first-year week for money," said Colin Le Fevre, president As a means to address this situation, this year for over $100, a blue blow-up doli:' get out th of Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union p~t it was stipulated that nothing could be up Since actual policies were put in place this "THEY WOULD STAND UP AND JUST April Ban1 (WLUSU}, which is the umbrella the Shinerama for bid unless it was tangible item. year to address issues surrounding the collec­ green tear committee falls under. In past years, icebreakers were put up for tion of money for the popular Shinerama game SPEND IT LIKE IT WAS MONOPOLY "I t "The most significant change is we're re­ "sale," often promising to offer a variety of ser­ "Bling Bling," in which money raised by each MONEY .... A BLOW-UP DOLL SOLD ·FOR ness and ally just trying to avoid pressuring first years vices to whoever bid the highest. colour team is distributed in the teams buckets, my year, a into spending money;' he said of this year's "Breaker packages - the previous plan - was Le Fevre feels that now the focus can turn to ad­ OVER $100, A BLUE BLOW-UP DOLL." Thi: campaign. ridiculous;' said Le Fevre. "It was students just dressing other issues within the campaign. is somett "There are a couple of things we still need to throwing their money out there." "One of the biggest things is we need to ad­ - Mac Potter, first-year student Matt Mel' work on going forward ... but I think we took Issues also arose regarding the actual deliv­ dress the auctions more specifically;• said Le reallyapp huge steps this year in actually recognizing that erance of such prizes, most likely because they Fevre. "AVI there was a problem:' were not concrete items, and thus there was no "A lot of our rules ... and policies we wrote "The program's evolving," explained Heather forme;' Mel\ Such points of contingency are primarily re­ assurance that students would actually receive this year were based around 'Bling Bling,' I don't Coulter, last year's Shinerama coordinator. the AC for the lated to secondary fundraising events, such as what they bid on. want to say we forgot about the auctions, but we "We have the longest-running campaign in "The fund: "Bling Bling" and, specifically, the live auctions Last year, one such individual, Laura Mast­ had to focus somewhere:' Canada. We're well developed, but there's al­ ness is them in which first-years and icebreakers bid on items nak, a member of the gold team, spent $100 on This year no money was allowed to be col- ways room for improvement:' With WLU Coulter noted that after meeting with various aspects of th• other representatives at the annual Shinerama erama's Nati, conference the coordinator attends every year, is making str Laurier's campaign seems unique to other attempt. schools'. "They'rere "It's just a culture, it's something that is innate es to the deg1 in our volunteers" said Coulter. as opposed tc "There's a difference [WLU]. People are just "Wilfrid L< baffled by it ... it's just how it runs," she said. own ... Noto One of the ways in which the campaign has they're also been attempting to develop at Laurier is by tak­ added. ing away a monetary goal. While keeJ "It's just been the last couple of years that timate goal, ' we've taken the focus off numbers and com­ ance with n petition and rank and that kind of stuff;' said in the camp< Coulter. Shinerama 1 "It's definitely shifting towards a less com­ that is begin1 petitive, inclusive and friendly campaign," she current fund added. strides in the "I think that's really the direction we're trying "No one eJ to head in, and whether we get there in the next one year;' sai 10 years who knows." "The main In avoiding financial figures as the overarch­ time and effo ing goal of Shinerama, Laurier has been at­ volunteers tc tempting to put more of an emphasis on other nity, and we aspects of the campaign. date stays:' "100 percent it's the awareness that is the most important;' said Amber Zimmer, a Shin­ erama general volunteer (affectionately known at Laurier as "boosters"). SeePAG

STASHIN' THE CASH - Shinerama volunteers and first-years participate in various events throughout Orientation Week to raise money for CF. LY THE (ORD WEEKI Y • WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 SPECIAL PROJECT. 19 la culture ntly being done to address them

1 ', most notably This sentiment was widely championed by I stands during this year's coordinator, Monika Mistry. ere to be stored Along with using the slogans "simple actions make a difference" and "you make me want to o see icebreak­ shine", as a means to help de-emphasize the fi­ ls encouraging nancial aspects of the campaign, this year a new ash as possible event- Shine Time- was also introduced to help first-years engage with information about Cys­ eally complain tic Fibrosis ( CF). !ssure," said Le "It's not just cheering;' said Mistry. ouslyrun. "Sure, that got everyone excited for own the stairs Shine Day, but this was more about the ;, that's just not cause;' she said of the initiative behind the new event. hat mob men­ During these "Shine Time" sessions, en half an hour first-years broke into their Orienta­ :you're putting tion Week floor groups, participated 1dded. in small group activities, were given !US Shinerama the chance to interact first hand with m be run in a individuals affected with CF, and re­ tnd other incli­ flect on why they were participating ning to further in the event. npaign, as well "It wasn't so much [about] using the first-years as manpower to kind of get out there and do it," explained April Bannerman, a breaker for the AND JUST green team. INOPOLY "I think there was that aware­ DLL SOLD 'FOR ness and that was different even from my year, and I'm only in third-year:' -UP DOLL." This newfound focus on awareness is something which second-year student dent Matt McNally, an individual living with CF, really appreciates. "Awareness is the number one thing ained Heather for mef' McNally told the first-years gathered in ..J-oii;o() )rdinator. the AC for the Shinerama information session. ~"'" c,....

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HEATHER GIES excited and it makes me now have mistic, found herself surprised. "I CORD STUDENT LIFE that motivation to move forward didn't think I was gong to partici- with school." pate in anything," she said. "I had Beginning on move-in day each First-year Business student Evan told my parents that I wanted to opt year, the Laurier campus is filled Detzler found it was a good founda- out of pretty much everything... But with a unique energy that is debat- tion for the school year. "I was kind I actually went to whatI could while ably unmatched, or at least unlike surprised by how easy it made the I was here and it was good." any other witnessed throughout transition," he explained. "I thought Other O-Week highlights for the year. it would be pretty tough. .. and re- these students included On Cam- With energetic, eager icebreakers ally hard to meet people." pus Party, concerts, and other eve- and enthusiastic volunteers from "All the events that you did were ning events, meeting new people, in student services ready to greet the easy to do," said Detzler, "and it was particular the bonding ofresidence incoming students, first-years have easy to meet a lot of people and be- floors during team meetings and a full, action-packed week planned come comfortable." He added that group dinners, and Shinerama. for them, kicking off on their very although students are constantly A new initiative started this year first day at Laurier. meeting new people, residence was the complimentary O-Week, Beginning floorrelationships are formed most organized by LSPIRG, Laurier Stu- with early readily. dents' Public Interest Research morning wake- Expressing the typical "frosh" Group, which offered a number of up calls and stereotype, Finkelstein says,"I just activities and events in addition to continuing to expected it to be a mad party all the regular orientation schedule. evening events, the time." She notes that, on the With little awareness of the the complete O- contrary, there were programs that group and what it provides for stu- Week schedule were very beneficial for first years, dents, alternative events did not gives litde down- including the Get Involved Fair, have the high attendance like other time. which allowed students to gather activities this week, but coordina- First-year Com- information about extracurricular tors view it as no less of a success. munication Stud- and volunteer opportunities on LSPIRG explains that they are start- ies student Sam campus. ing small and building, hoping to Finkelstein com- While O-Week provides the vehi- run similar programs during future mented that "It was cle for meeting lots of people, one orientations. i lot of fun but you student did not consider O-Week to "I've been amazed how many ilmost just have teach her much about Laurier as an people have not been taking ad- to pick and choose academic institution. vantage of this, when there has because it's hard to Raquel Prince, first year Global been some really great stuff go- do everything and Studies, had mixed feeling coming ing on," said first-year English and because it's not for into O-Week. "I didn'tknow exactly history student, Eric Biondic, who everyone. what to expect," stated Prince. "I attended several of the alternative "I like the fact that it's not man- did think that there was going to be O-Week programs. datory and you kind of just do more academic stuff, like campus "There's just been so many dif- what you want," Finkelstein add- tours, and it would get you pre- ferent things in this O-Week that ed, noting that trying to attend all pared for what was to come." have been really interesting," Bi- the activities can prove to be very Although the extensive cheer- ondic continued. "A lot of it has to exhausting. ing can become tiresome for some do with social consciousness, get- Carly Basch, first-year Global students, this was a high point for ting involved, getting active in the Studies, agreed and stated, "Every- Prince. She explained, "The ex- world." thing was very back to back, and citement and all the cheering just Biondic explained that, although that's why I made sure I took some made me really excited and made there hasn't been an overwhelming k time off." me want to join in and be a part response to the LSPIRG events in Every minute of 0-Week is of it, so I think that was the place terms of turnout, he feels the pro- filled with content, which is a that I interacted the most with the gram has the potential to increase lot to handle for first-year stu- activities." its participation level in the coming dents who are still adjusting Likewise, Basch feels that the im- years. to their surroundings. Al- mense spirit in O-Week was afactor O-Week is an exciting and enjoy- though residence life pro- in creating a positive impression of able experience for many, but is vides many necessities, the Laurier community, comment- simply not suited for all students. student sometimes feel they ing that it helped to make her feel Alternative programming is simply lack the necessary downtimeneed- comfortable. another way to engage first years ed to settle into their new homes. Despite a somewhat negative with varying interests and extend "I found it very overwhelming," perspective coming into orienta- the attempt to offer something for TOP TWO PHOTOS BY RYAN STEWART Basch explained, "but sort of in a tion, Prince got involved in the everyone. BOTTOM TWO PHOTOS BY LAURA TOMKINS good way because it got me really activities, and by remaining opti- The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday September 10,2008 Student Life 23 Toys... all grown up

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LINDA GIVETASH yeast infections in women. Their Shop in Waterloo, recounted a story STAFF WRITER vibrators are made with seperate in which a young male customer vibrating pieces, and so are easy to misused a penis pump and could Whether you're new to the world of replace. Vibrators come with a one- not get it off. Reiber was able to ex- sex toys, or already have your pre- year warranty. Toys by Tantus are plain to the male over the phone ferred product, both the Stag Shop made of the highest grade of sili- how to remove the pump with min- and Love Shop have everything to con, ensuring their durability. imal injury. On recalling this, Rei- fulfil your needs. Both companies Michelle Staveley, manager of ber suggests to any new buyers that carry a variety of vibrators, dildos, the Love Shop in Kitchener, finds "they can't be afraid to.ask." butt plugs, anal beads, strap-ons that the most inexpensive vibra- The Waterloo Love Shop is ac- and more. tor is generally the most popular customed to having a large student The price of sex toys ranges de- for their female clientele. The Love clientele. "A lot of the students are pending on the quality of the ma- Shop offers vibrators for prices as coming in with a group..." explained terials used and the number of low as $15.99. Reiber, "Ninety percent of the kids functions the toy provides. How- A new dual vibrator by We-Vibe who come in here with a group of ever, inexpensive toys that fit a stu- has become very popular. "You're friends come back alone." dent budget can still be just as ef- getting clitoral as well as G-spot If you are not interested in sex fective as the higher end products. penetration" said Leßlond. Its plug- toys, but are starting to look for cos- Taking proper care of your toys in charger also means no fussing tumes for Halloween or Oktober- will improve their longevity. Mat- with batteries. fest, the Stag Shop and Love Shop thewLeßlond, manager of the Stag Other toys, which are designed offer costumes in a wide variety Shop in Waterloo, recommended specifically for G-spot penetration of styles and sizes. The Love Shop using a non-lubricated condom ,are also available. Vibrators that also carries pornographic movies in combination with water-based are angled tend to work better than and novelty goods and will soon in- lube, as silicon lubes can damage the traditional straight style. clude a line of body jewellery. the toy. For those interested in getting The Stag Shop at 7 King St. in To clean a toy, use a toy cleaner into anal sex, Leßlond suggested Waterloo is the original location or mild anti-bacterial soap which getting used to a toy first. Toys with of the franchise, having opened you can spray on and either air dry a flared edge on the bottom tend in 1972. Their many years in the orrinse off. to work best for those new to the business prove them to be very The popularity of products varies realm of anal stimulation. knowledgeable. The managers at according to the individual. "For For first time buyers, Leßlond the Love Shop have also worked at the most part, women come in and recommends that you ask many their location for over 7 years and buy clitoral vibrators," explained questions. "There is no such thing are familiar with all their products. Leßlond; "with men it's mostly vi- as a stupid question at the Stag For more information, visit a Stag brating cock rings." Shop... We are recommending Shop orLove Shop. Be sure to bring At the Stag Shop, the brands O'My things through personal experi- your student ID, as the Stag Shop and Tantus are the most popu- ence, top sellers or things that we offers a 10 percent discount, and lar. O'My, which offers sex toys as have tested in the store and are the Love Shop offers a 20 percent well, touts itself as the only brand great quality." discount to students. of lubricant that does not cause Ed Reiber, manager of the Love

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New brings a modern twist on classic herpes." The bar does seem more upscale around by people clamouring for a nightclub Though 140 West hopes to create than many bars meant for students, drink. If this nightclub were strictly clubs with only a few errors in execution an air of professionalism and class, with one small but important dif- a lounge, then these stools would student it has wavered from its initial idea ference that shots are poured into make sense. But, in this case, they to limit guests with a 21+ rule. Ac- shot glasses before being tipped don't. MICHELLE CALDARONI is one of his four businesses locat- cording to Seaton, this approach into your drink. A nice touch; this Every two weeks Seaton's com- STUDENT LIFE EDITOR ed in that plaza, which, aside from did not work as planned and even- allows buyers to see that they really pany hosts an event, which has Caesar's and Fubar, includes Mel's tually was changed to a 19+ club. are getting what they pay for. previously included a Rogers limo A new genre of nightclub, located Diner. With a modern, "French chic" "The bartenders are not just and special DJ nights. Sometimes, on University Avenue, opened to The main difference between decor, 140 West does differ greatly about giving out very cheap, in- Seaton says, liquor companies do the Waterloo bar scene this sum- Caesars and 140 West is the decor, from other Waterloo nightclubs. expensive drinks. They care more free liquor sampling for patrons. mer. 140 West, named for its loca- which was the brainchild of Smith's Previously the Voodoo Lounge - a about the quality of the cocktails," "They go through the liquor li- tion, puts a new spin on the Water- wife. "She went to a couple differ- pub-style bar that did not work out Seaton said. cense of the bar, and they give out a loo bars currently open. ent venues in Toronto and saw that - 140 West has created a venue that Off to one side, a raised lounge certain amount of samples," Seaton As described by Josh Seaton, an upscale venue allows upscale, more closely resembles the Toronto withbooth seating allows for groups explained. owner of Touch Entertainment, young professionals to come in [...] nightclub scene. to sit and chat. In addition, a good- If you are looking for a new ex- "140 West was a take on a chic and and act in a more appropriate mat- The interior is decorated in only sized patio that rivals Caesar's own perience on the Waterloo bar scene,

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J/4lk ENVISIONING § 1 LAURIER | Opinion - 28 WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 THE CORD WEEKLY Shinerama troubling This year's Shinerama campaign at Orientation week is a time when Laurier has marked a turn-around students should be made to feel in the way the event is viewed by as comfortable as possible in their the key people involved. new university setting, and make In the past few years, the Wilfrid as many friends and connections Laurier University Students' Union as possible. Neither of these events (WLUSU) executives and Shinera- really work toward accomplishing ma organizers have recognized the this goal. inherent problem with some of the Instead of gathering first-years events during Orientation Week in the Athletic Complex to cheer that pressure first-year students on their breakers during "Bling to donate their money to the fight Bling," this programing time would against Cystic Fibrosis. be better filled with more social This recognition could not have mixing events and more academic come soon enough. Although the orientation. moneyraised during events like the The actual Shine Day event, on breaker auction and "Bling Bling" the other hand, is a great opportu- go to a charitable cause, imposing nity for first-years not only to raise upon first-year students - who are money, but also to get to know each socially vulnerable and don't yet other and the community. know what the costs of a year of As for the decrease in Laurier's university will be - to spend their total donation due to not having own money is unfair. the breaker auction, such a loss While the policy changes made should be welcome. Students are this year were a necessary step to- already making a sufficient contri- wards ending this long-standing bution to Shinerama by going out problem, there is clearly much and participating; they shouldn't more that needs to be done. The be expected to make a monetary wooden backdrop for the green donation as well. team being sold to a first-year for Most importantly though, while $700 should be some indication policy changes can be made, it is thatpressure upon O-Week partici- ultimately the culture of Shinerama pants stillremains. at Laurier that must change. Until JULIE MARION

The news that WLUSU wants to it has become the social norm - in re-evaluate the operations of both the eyes of event organizers, break- the breaker auction and Bling Bling ers, and peers - to attend O-Week Let the classes begin is encouraging. Ideally, though, without feeling pressured to donate both events should be removed any money, the problematic nature from O-Week altogether. of Shinerama will continue. The first week of classes at university is hands-down the best one

LSPIRG should give their labus. Step three: tell everybody A. your name, major and something With little reading to cover and O-Week a second chance interesting about you. Step four: few assignments to stay on top of leave early. inyour classes, it's back to the idea KARI PRITCHARD Laurier Public Inter- not all classes are The Complementary O-Week held by the Students' FEATURES EDITOR Although of partying hard during this first est Research Group (LSPIRG) was a great idea to give first-year students a guaranteed to be this easy, few are week of class. As many students secondary lead-up to university life. unlucky enough to land in a class won't have fully burdened them- Unfortunately', the event did not catch on very well, with only a handful University is a wild ride and, like with a prof that assigns any work selves with the costs of textbooks, of first-year students attending each of the events. a rollercoaster with its ups and that makes your brain want to ex- the cash flow isn't entirely sucked Most of this was due to poor advertising and marketing by LSPIRG, downs, at the end of the year all plode on the first day. dry either. which had decided to use minimal paper advertisements. the good and bad times can blend Got a boring prof? This week is As the streets are literally over- Furthermore, all ofthe events were open to students in any year ofstudy, together. the time to make some friends so flowing with students, you're making the alternative O-Week potentially intimidating for first-year stu- Although the entire university if you skip class because you're bound to enjoy yourself whether dents who don'tyet know anyone at Laurier. experience is a blast, thefirst week too hungover or your prof's voice you're dropping ten bucks at a keg But, despite this year's low attendance, LSPIRG's O-Week is something of classes is by far the best and lulls you to sleep after that crazy party or hitting up a bar. That is, that should certainly be attempted again. most carefree week of the year. night of partying, you know some- until you have to go to class with In order for it to work properly, LSPIRG and the Wilfrid Laurier Universi- And with work behind us and body's got notes you can borrow. a raging hangover, which will still ty Students' Union (WLUSU) will have to work together. Providing comple- ahead of us, it's a relaxing week leave a hilarious mentary events that offer a unique view of university life to students that that we most certainly deserve. WITH LITTLE READING TO COVER AND and lasting first fall into a particular niche is gready beneficial, and is in the best interest of Whether you've just gotten set- impression. ASSIGNMENTS TO STAY ON TOP OF both organizations. tled into residence or a new home FEW Although the Should WLUSU assist LSPIRG with their resources in advertising and or you've been living in Kitchener- IN YOUR CLASSES, IT'S BACK TO THE weeks during the reaching every first-year student through their own Orientation Week, Waterloo (KW) all summer, excite- winter holiday IDEA OF PARTYING HARD DURING THE there is no reason why the complementary O-Week cannot be a success. ment is at its peak when this week break and Read- rolls around. FIRST WEEK OF CLASS. ing Week give These unsigned editorials were agreed upon by at least two-thirds o/The All your friends that had van- this first week of Cord's editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the views ofThe Cord's ished off the radar into the world schooling a run volunteers, staffor WLUSP. of the nine-to-five work week for for its money, the the summer have returned to KW The first week of classes is also first week of classes still takes the ready for another year of well-de- great because it's the beginning of cake. The Cord Weekly served fun. a new year and possibly the start of During Christmas break you With a new romance or have and authority in your Editorial Board 2008-2009 banks and pockets full of university fling. parents hard-earned cash from a summer Take a page out of my book and sit life again. And let's face it: Read- Special Projects Editor Graphics Editor Edltor-ln-Chlef are beside the cutest (or girl) Week is called Reading Week Alex Hayter Laura Carlson Julie Marion ofboring work, students dying guy in ing [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] to go out on the town and party your class and let them know who for a reason. (519) 884 0710 ext. 3563 Features Editor Web Editor hardy. you are. All in all, the first week of class Dan Polischuk News Editors Kari Pritchard As the area is full in the class or tutorial students with best JeremyTremblay [email protected] [email protected] KW ofbars and Nobody provides the [email protected] pubs, there will be no shortage of catching your eye? Don't overlook social and academic balance of Student Life Editor Photography Managers Rebecca Vasluianu Michelle Caldaroni Ryan Stewart venues where you can let loose. your prof or teaching assistant the school year. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Have a drinks (TA). Although it sound like Take advantage of this week, (519) 884 0710 ext. 3564 few well-earned may Arts & Entertainment Editor Laura Tomkins with your friends beforehand and a huge cliche, some TAs are stu- because when the second week Sports Editor Daniel Joseph [email protected] Lauren Millet [email protected] head to the bar with some cash dents doing their Master's, poten- starts, academics will begin to Print Production Manager [email protected] on too not consume life and it be Opinion Editor Sydney Helland to spend many drinks and tially making them just good- your will International Editor David Shore [email protected] those sneaky after-bar munchies. looking but smart as well. harder to find times convenient Heather MacDonald [email protected] [email protected] The first week of classes is also This could give you a chance at for you and all your friends to get the best because it's the easiest. romance and, depending on how together and have a good time. The Cord Weekly is published by Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications. Step one: go to class. Step two: the relationship ends or how good Contact: Greg Sacks, 75 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5 pick up and read over the syl- you are in the sack, guarantee that [email protected] The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday September 10,2008 Opinion 29

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When you get notes from letters@cordweekly. patisl delit praefcfcm quatem iliqu; ability to present dry information in a less-than- classmates, you not only meet more people, but com orper seniat no /elenim dolore conullu tatuer inisii 4uis num delisi tatin veraesto cc lenis dignit wisaUiß am digna facip Letters to the Editor iraestisi. Adipis accuntfvefcps alisl incilisii mm dolor} aessed tatumSbor sum my niscidu iscillaorem dolt An election is upon us and I urge take the time, get informed and on Authorities advise students to or through our website at www.cordweekly. com. Letters must not exceed 350 words. eu iacirm Ta fGueucpiurem d( every member of the Laurier com- October 14th vote. spend as much as they can on ;e THE CORD WEEKLY

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RUNNING A RED - Waterloo is full of youthful drivers who are often more aggressive and daring on the road, like this driver who is finishing a left turn afer the light has turned red. Driver education should be mandatory

Sure, there's Young Drivers and could potentially encourage older likely to die in a car accident, I'm than ever. other beginner driver education orinternationally-experienced bound to be concerned. Hopefully with an improved, courses, but they are not mandato- drivers to refresh or gain exposure In a study published by Statistics diversified and more' welcoming

ry, only a small percentage of driv- to Canadian driving. Canada, it was determinedthat 24% Ontario - or even a national driver SYDNEY HELLAND ers actually take the courses and I'm not trying to suggest that of people who died due to a motor education system - at least a great- PRINT PRODUCTION MANAGER they only need to be completed this change would make everyone vehicle accident from 2000 to 2004 er majority of drivers could know once. on the road an incredibly skilled were aged 15-24. With this in mind, what is expected of them. Also, these driving classes are driver, nor would I lead anyone to and the fact that Waterloo hap- It's funny how there seems to be a predominandy designed only with believe that I don't have my own pens to be a city jam-packed with catch-22 on the roads these days. beginner drivers in mind, and are driving flaws. But considering the 15-24-year-old drivers, I feel that Every time I drive for an extended not inclusive of people who already fact that someone my age is most driver education is needed more letters@cordweekly. com period of time, it starts to feel like have driving experience outside of anyone who drives faster is a ma- Ontario. niac but, at the same time, anyone As such, driving courses function who drives slower is a moron. more as an introduction to driving, Obviously, I don't expect every- rather than an educational system one on the motorways to drive at that encourages all drivers, young the same speed; it just wouldn't and old, to practice safe driving work. But speed isn't the only issue well beyond their G test. here. For example, someone who What is more concerning to me learns to drive, say, on theleft-hand is the alarming number of motor- side of the road will have a signifi- ists who drive irresponsibly in ad- cantly different driving experience Looking for flod clCflflllflCSS' dition to maintaining a dangerous than someone native to Ontario fun, COBIfOTt, cruising speed, whetherit's too fast driving. or too slow. These drivers need roadway edu- However, I'm convinced that it's cation just as much as a new driver, not the drivers that are to blame simply because their knowledge of Yooi search is over. here. driving laws, rules and expectations In Ontario, getting a driver's li- is generally going to be different. cense is, quite frankly, effortless. Unfortunately for these drivers, If you can drive in a straight line, there aren't many motorists who turn left and right, merge into other set a good example of courteous lanes and parallel-park from time and safe driving in Ontario either. Incredible social events to time, you'll have your license. Many Ontario drivers are ob- Onsite laundry and maintenance Yes, these are the general prin- sessed with getting somewhere as ciples of driving, and if you can fast as possible, weaving in and out And best of all, we are owned and operated by YOU. perform them, why wouldn't you of traffic and cutting other drivers Who else can give you more of what you want? deserve a license? off. A negative driving culture de- velops as a result DRIVING COURSES FUNCTION MORE of too many people

AS AN INTRODUCTION TO DRIVING, violating driving # \ i! laws and etiquette, Applications are accepted year-round RATHER THAN AN EDUCATIONAL and not only is with seniority deadlinesas follows: SYSTEM THAT ENCOURAGES ALL it dangerous, it's rude. DRIVERS TO PRACTICE SAFE DRIVING Therefore, I WELL BEYOND THEIR G TEST would encourage Ontario's Minis- try of Transpor- Well, that's the issue. Most indi- tation to make driver education Contact us today for rnore information. viduals are capable of performing classes mandatory prior to taking these basic elements, but they only a road test for an Ontario driver's have to perform them safely on the license. Or, at the very least, offer day of their road test. greater incentives to responsible Naturally, this is where the prob- drivers, rather than simply provid- lem of high-risk driving seems to ing a stingy reduction in insurance take root. Because everyone learns premiums. to drive differently, there is no stan- In addition to increasing the dardized educational curriculum number of driving students by from which to base an Ontario driv- making a standardized driving WCRI: A Whole New Way to Live Together! er's competency in terms of driving course compulsory, introducing safely. various levels of driver education The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday September 10,2008 Opinion 31 Agnostics are atheists in disguise Keren Gottfried argues there's no reasonable defense for the agnostic point of view; people that hold it should choose a side

Should they have been agnostic physicists? Would we have pro- gressed at all scientifically if they had? Campus Pictorial th KEREN GOTTFRIED In the early 18 century, Ital- RESIDENT GADFLY ian physician Gerolomo Frasca- toro suggested that syphilis was Is there a God? Ifyou are one of the contracted by sexual intercourse many people who respond with "I through "living agents," invis- don't know, I'm agnostic," please ible but contagious. These magical read on. creatures spread disease through Agnosticism is a facade invented physical contact or through the air. for lazy or cowardly people who Frascatoro's claim sounded in- do not want to admit their true sane because knowledge of germs stance on a difficult metaphysical would only be developed two hun- question. dred years later. The agnostic legacy started with Maybe God's complicated char- the philosopher Thomas Fluxley. acter is similar, awaiting our dis- He thought there was no way to covery in a thousand year's' time as know the causes of the universe, we continue to disprove old theo- including whether or not there is ries and formulate new ones. a God. Since Huxley, the doctrine It is time to get real. The reason has grown increasingly fashion- why most people claim to be ag- able, providing a socially accept- nostic is because they are too em- able scapegoat for the intellectually barrassed to take a side. inferior. They are scared of saying that Some agnostics claim that since they know 100% that God does science cannot disprove the ex- or does not exist for fear of being istence of Her/Him/It, it is just as wrong or, worse yet, of offending worthy to believe than to disbe- their peers. ALEX HAYTER lieve. As a result.of both opposing Wake up, people: knowledge is PIZZA PROWESS - Pizza Spinner Juan Hermosillo performs a trick while displaying his talents at the Quad. arguments being equally valuable, fallible! No reasonable person says neither makes sense. they believe what they do while ~~ ~ " Richard Dawkins, infamous in- being impermeable to future ar- your-face atheist author, disproves gument or new evidence. That is this one in a heartbeat. called dogma. Quoting chemist Peter Atkins, he We base our claims on what is says this theory means we should most likely to be true based on the also be agnostic about any unprov- information we have. We are ob- en claims. ligated to listen to new facts and If asked if you believe there is a arguments and adjust our ideas as teapot currently in orbit around necessary. Pluto, wouldyou say you are agnos- When you say, "I know some- tic? You might say that to the best of thing," that should mean "I believe your (and astronomers) knowledge, this to be true based on the knowl- you would find it highly unlikely. edge and argument available to In other words, no, you obviously me." That sort of epistemological don't believe in Plutonian orbiting humility is assumed. teapots. So you have to make a decision based on the infor- It get mation you have. f)O STUDNT is time to real. The reason laiJl• You think it's too WHY MOST PEOPLE CLAIM TO BE ■ (IK SRVIVL complicated be- 1—-I—' AGNOSTIC IS BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO cause of a lack of PAK proof? This lack of EMBARRASSED TO TAKE A SIDE. proof means that, if only for now, you SIGN UP WITH ROGERS AND GET ' too are an atheist in HOOKED UP WITH FREE XTRAS No, you do not believe in a God. agnostic robes. You are an atheist masked as an ag- Many agnostic readers may ac- 5 95/ R nostic. tually agree with all of this, but 39" MO °GERS HI-SPEED INTERNET FOR ,, 8 MONTHS „ • ■ Another to hold onto the agnostic Free wireless home networking gateway. tune sung by agnostics choose • Free I Flickr Pro. Share, upload and store unlimited photos. is that you cannot know God, so title anyway. Most of them are even 5 97/ who cares, anyway? Why bother aware of their true beliefs as athe- 1 32- MO PERSONALTV™ FOR 8 MONTHS r ree *<** MudiMusic and MTV * with such a ists. So why live undercover? . c programminq On difficult question that '"I 3 Demand' !? n Box rental and U t 9ltal P tol7o?hannels with does not affect life in a meaningful The sad fact is that we live in a fnnv100% digitall picture and sound! un- $ way? world where being an atheist is I 95/ ROGERS 24" MO HOME PHONE ** ; FOR 8 , w- This "belief" is no better way MONTHS . r 1 .St just masks atheism. fashionable. There e "' n9lo other R ° 9orS and Fido ® customers If you do not care then you do not to crash a cocktail conversation acrLs°Ca nada!' j * Includes one9 CallingC 6 CaFeature think there is a God "up there," or than by telling people you don't be- L of your choice. I

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Daniel Joseph gives his two cents about three amazing films from the TIFF

DANIEL JOSEPH a boy named Sandro whose mother rienced and not ready for the line A&E EDITOR was murdered in a robbery at her of work. One of the men who re- bar. Their respective situations and appears throughout, British jour- The Toronto InternationalFilm Fes- the similarity of their names lead nalist Voughan Smith, remarks to tival is one the world's biggest film to a confusion - one that changes King after coming under fire that festivals - and it takes place right both of their lives and leads to de- he doesn't seem to cut out for the down the street in ol' Toronto. Run- spair and violence. job. He is reckless and seems out of ning from September 4-13, it's the Hopefully this is a film that will touch with the situation he is in. best way to watch high quality for- find it's way to the Princess Cin- King muscles his way through eign films this side of theAtlantic. emas in the coming year. It's a story however, and finds himself in All three films that I saw were all that, despite the language and the Chechnya, Afghanistan and Iraq

- shown for the first time - and the exotic local - is easily identifiable. It each time more respected and directors and key players in the film really is as Barreto said in the Q&A ready for the task at hand. were all on hand to answer ques- session: Last Stop is a modern day Instead of guts and glory, Blood tions. The two days of finding tick- Oliver Twist. Trail shows us that the job isn't ei- ets to whatever movies were a good ther - it's a lifestyle that is stressful, SABRtNA SCOTT bet paid off and overall, the experi- Blood Trail self-destructive and at times inca- LINES LINES LINES! - Despite lines, TIFF is pretty amazing to attend. ence didn't just provide amazing Directed by Richard Perry pacitating. It's films like these that cinema; it changed the way that I give a human depth to a role often view film. Documentaries are often discon- spoken about but never examined. done before. as they make their way to the inevi-

nected from their subject matter It follows the story of Hirai - a table end of Kaneda's life and the Last Stop 174 by featuring file footage and talk- Vacation prison guard at a death row prison possibility of vacation (for a hon-

Directed by Bruno Barreto ing heads, or are extremely time- Directed by Hajime Kadoi in Japan - who is soon to marry a eymoon that he feels is necessary sensitive and take place over a single mother and begin a new life. for his family) time for Hirai if he This film from Brazilian director short period of time. Blood Trail is This film from Japanese director He is surrounded by colleagues acts out a special role in Kaneda's

Bruno Barreto might at first seem neither of these; instead it is a very Hajime Kadoi delves deep into the and his new familiy - but is still de- execution. to be a movie about slum kids and personal documentary that follows human relationships and sadness tached and lonely. Hirai spends his Kadoi's mission was to high-

drugs - but it's really a story about the career ofAmerican war photog- that surrounds the death penalty in days leading up to his wedding at- light the closed-doors world of ex- a mother who has lost a son, and rapher Robert King from his first Japan. Here Kadoi adapts the novel tending to the inmates at the pris- ecution in Japan and the way that

a son who has lost a mother. The war coverage in Bosnia in 1993 to Yami Ni Hirameku to the screen on, including Kaneda - a man on human life is handled different, premise is thatone little boy, named his veteran status in Iraq. and uses a soft light pallet and short death row who is the model ofgood depending on the situation and Alessandro, is separated from his Director Richard Parry followed shooting schedule to put together a behaviour. context. Beautiful and somber, Va- mother at birth by a drug dealer King over the past 15 years, docu- humanistic tale that shows every Kaneda's crime is never revealed, cation is a wonderful film that tran- who believes he is Alessandro's fa- menting a man who began with character as a human - deserving and Kadoi doesn't give the audi- scends its barriers of language and ther. This littleboy - who grows into high hopes and dreams of a Pu- of sympathy and understanding ence a chance to judge him; in- nationality.

a young man - eventually runs into litzer, but was comically inexpe- - no matter what they might have stead, we have to follow both men Nintendo, why?A lament on the Wii

Trevor Loughborough laments the lack of new and innovative games coming out for the Wii this year -it's all shovelwear

a pyrrhic victory. Looking over the waggles thrown in, whether they fit both Animal Crossing (Nov. 16) and gamble. But it seems that for peo- lineup of blockbuster games com- or not. Harvest Moon (Sept. 16) coming ple like me, who have played since ing out for the holiday season, as a It seems Nintendo has aban- out as Wii-exclusive titles. As far as they were young and want to be who owns a as his sole doned anyone is not an ex- first which have sit sink into TREVOR person Wii that party titles, typical- able to down and really LOUGHBOROUGH next-gen console, I felt despair tremely casual gamer. It's a sad ly been of great quality, Nintendo is a game, the Wii just isn't the place MEDIA JUNKIE creep into my heart. time when the most exciting thing onty putting out Warioland: Shake to go. Until that changes, I don't see The Wii took virtually all observ- you can recall recently happening It (Sept. 22), a 2D platformer that getting much use other than the I remember it still. Sitting in a lawn ers by surprise with its success, in regards to your console is Super could be decent, but currendy lacks occasional Smash Bros. chair outside Wal-Mart, on a freak- becoming the first Nintendo con- Mario RPG, a 12-year-old game any hype. match out of the ishly cold November night in 2006. sole to lead in sales since the 16-bit that you've beaten many times al- What about those who want "winner" of the My friends and I had staked out our days. And yet the games have not ready, being released for download something with a quicker pace, console war. claim in line at around SPM with come. When we bought the Wii, and re-sold. I held out longer than a little more action? We11... we only a pair of mothers totally dedi- we dreamed of FPSes with controls most, but nowadays I find myself can hope that our version of cated to their kids in front of us. as precise as a mouse and key- often wishing I had eßayed my lit- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Wrapped in our sleeping bags, board, but even more immersive. tle white box during the frenzy for is about the same level of qual- we played Mario Kart and Tetris on Other than the worst-in-the-series them at Christmas and bought one ity as those appearing on other our DS's while awaiting the morn- Metroid Prime 3, there has been of the other consoles. consoles, and we can try to ing and our brand-new Nintendo nothing of note. Xbox 360 owners can look for- pretend that that Rock Band 2 Wiis. The doors unlocked, and as We dreamed of sword fighting ward to Gears of War 2 (Nov. 7th) (Oct. 26) isn't horribly gimped we strode out of the store with the with blocks actually controlled and Fable 2 (Oct. 21) - and those compared to it's HD brothers. white box and copy of The Legend of by our own arms. Instead, we get with a PS3 anticipate Resistance 2 Other than that, there's shov- Zelda held over our heads, a cheer games that would work on any con- (Nov. 4) and Little Big Planet (Oc- elware - low-quality crap like went up from the line of 50 or so sole, with inconsistent waggles re- tober). Never mind that both will Ninjabread Man. Lots and people awaiting theirturn. We knew placing reliable button presses. For soon have the chance to get their lots of shovelware. we had made the right choice - we a console that has sold nearly 30 hands on Fallout 3, Prince ofPersia I appreciate that Nintendo had chosen the console that would million units worldwide, there is a (Winter 08) and Mirror's Edge (Nov. has brought in a whole show that true innovation, not just suspicious lack of quality third-par- 11). new demographic to video processing power, could win this ty titles. Even when third-parties re- Meanwhile, what do we Wii own- games. It's a good thing, generation's War of the Consoles. lease Wii versions of multi-platform ers have to put on our holiday wish and I certainly don't be- Time has proven that while we games, it's almost always a gimped lists? Well, it's a bumper crop for grudge them all the mon- were right in one way, it has been version with the aforementioned idle pastoral game enthusiasts, with ey they've made off this The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday September 10,2008 A&E 33 The Bedouin strike back Campus-favourite reggae rockers return for more Hawk-rockin' good times at the Athletic Centre

KARt PRICHARD "Until We Burn Into the Sun (The FEATURES EDITOR Kids Will Just Want a Love Song)" off of their latest release Street Wilfrid Laurier University's first- Gospels. year students and faithful orienta- "Overall we've been really happy tion week volunteers were ushered with [Street Gospels]. Especially in into the Athletic Complex for a this day and age in music, it's been night of singing, dancing and chill a successful record so we're thank- tunes last Saturday night. ful," said lead singer and guitarist The evening started out with Beat Jay Malinowski,-prior to the show. Union, afour-man band straightout Being a reggae/rock/soul in- of London, England. Beat Union spired band, Bedouin's sound got the crowd moving, encouraging stands outfrom other music in this the crowd to jump and clap along niche with its uniformly popular to their pop-punk tunes. appeal. For certain songs, the British But despite their pop leanings, band slowed down their tempo, this is one band that has been able producing a smooth yet danceable to stick to their original musical reggae beat. These reggae grooves roots after gaining more time in the provided to a change of pace to spotlight, and Bedouin are an in- their generic pop-punk sound. spiration for aspiring musicians to The band got a positive reac- do the same. tion from the crowd, and listeners After months of sold-out touring seemed to like what Beat Union since Street Gospels' summer 2007 brought Laurier from across the release, the band themselves are ocean. That being said, likeable aspiring for less taxing endeavours. sounds, catchy beats and good "Right now we're ready to take looks is a recipe for any pop-punk a break," said Malinowski with RYAN STEWART

inspired band to be - generally a smile. "We've been out for five GETTIN' SWEATY IN THE AC - Bassist Eon Sinclair (left) rocks out with Jay Malinowski (right) on stage. enjoyed. years so as a band I think we feel Beat Union set the stage for the more mature but a little more mel-

headliners, veteran Laurier per- low nowadays." orable songs such as "Gyasi Went it's an idea...rock and roll, anything, of Queen's University - that orien- formers Bedouin Soundclash, who But fear not, for Bedouin are not Home," "When the Night Feels my it should be an open environment." tation week was over and that stu- were warmly welcomed back by retiring yet. Malinowski has started Song" and "Money Worries." Bedouin's inspirational messag- dents should do what they want, get students of.all years and ages. writing new songs for their next Bedouin also covered The Clash, es don't stop there. The night ended drunk and take off their clothes. Lead singer and guitarist Dave album, which he hopes to have re- revealing Malinowski's feelings to- with Beat Union joining Bedouin Malinowski's hilarious honesty Warsop ofBeat Union started Bed- leased next summer. "We want to wards punk and reggae music: "I during their encore to sing "Noth- was a great way to send off anxious ouin's set on a funny note, intro- put out more music and tour it less didn't know as much about reggae ing to Say" as Malinowski and War- first-years off into their university ducing the reggae band as Alexi- [...] because I think that's really [...] and I got into it through punk [...] sop took swigs out of their "coffee experience after a week of sobriety sonfire, showing the friendship and what we're remembered for." and that connection isreally impor- cups." and cheering, certainly leaving a humour between both bands. As the night progressed the band tant to understand music. I think it Following this was an announce- lasting impression and a desire to Bedouin opened their set with played some of their already mem- shows kids that punk isn't a sound, ment by Malinowski - an alumnus see the legendary Bedouin again. The Country French to Starlight it up Laurier's own Will Currie and the Country French will have their first big Waterloo show tonight at The Starlight Lounge

ANNE DONAHUE shows since jobs, summer classes Murderecords umbrella maintain of a new supporting band. Looking in Toronto on Friday, September 12 STAFF WRITER and mere distance often makeband their original sound and individu- to his friends and fellow musicians, and begin their partnership with practices harder to schedule. ality, and are under no pressure to he picked the current members of Sloan on September 14 in Cobalt, In 2006, Will Currie and the Country MacPherson claims the band's sound like the band that recruited the Country French and their indie Ontario. French formed in the basement of success was just "dumb luck" fol- them. following quickly began. The Country French have re-

WilfridLaurier's Faculty of Music. lowing an encounter with Sloan MacPherson describes the label Since being signed, the band cendy purchased a new van - a Within two years the band member Jay Ferguson at a show as "so open. Anybody can do what- has played shows at Canadian In- school-bus-yellow, ex-Ministry of

(consisting of Will Currie, Dan where The Country French opened ever they want." die Week and South by Southeast, Transportation vehicle - and look Beacock, Amanda Currie, Daniel for Rich Aucoin. Following their MacPherson is currently a and in May, their track "Surprising forward to putting thousands of ki- MacPherson, Aaron Mariash and set, the band took a chance: they fourth-year percussion student Me" was chosen as the iTunes free lometres on it. Steve Wood) have gone on to play grabbed a band t-shirt, wrote their at WLU, and says, that the Laurier single of the week. Following their tour, the band with the likes of Tokyo Police Club, MySpace address on the back of a staff have been nothing but sup- On July 18, The Country French will resume work on their second Pony Da Look and Rich Aucoin. napkin and threw both in the direc- portive: "There was a lot of help recorded a CBC Radio session, album, which MacPherson de- Wednesday, September 10 marks tion of the Sloan member. in the music department, where I which they hope will soon make scribes as "starting to sound a little the beginning of a 13-stop tour A year later, thinking nothing of think at any other school, I don't it to the airwaves. The band has more 'Strokes-y.' We've been told across Ontario and Western Cana- their previous encounter (and fol- think [teachers] would want us to also established a following in Ger- the second album is going a little da with Sloan, who recently signed lowing another show with Aucoin), be in a band outside ofschool," said many, which may be tied to the fact bit more Randy Newman and a Will Currie and the Country French the Country French ran into Fergu- MacPherson. "But we have a lot of that members of Tokyo Police Club little less Elton John." to their indie label, Murderecords. son once more, only to learn that teachers that are very supportive. A have taken to wearing The Country For aspiring musicians, When asked about the upcoming Murderecords had recently been lot of teachers come out to shows." French t-shirts during gigs. MacPherson has the following ad- tour, bass player Dan MacPherson re-opened and was seeking fresh Will Currie and the Country Will Currie and the Country vice: "Don't be afraid to put your shared how "very excited" he is to Canadian talent. French formed when Currie was French will launch their tour by MySpace on a napkin. You never begin touring, especially since he The band is aware of how privi- slated to play a sold-out show in headlining a show at Starlight know what's going to happen from considers their latest show with leged they are to be tied to such a Toronto. At the time, Currie had Lounge on Wednesday, September what you do, and if things don't

Sloan (which took place August 30 prestigious label — especially one been playing with Tokyo Police 10, and will be supported by bands work out, don't get discouraged, in Bala, Muskoka) to be their "best that allows for such artistic freedom Club (who would also play as the Ruby Coast and Hie Elwins. The because who knows."

show ever" - a rarity for summer and creativity. Bands under the Country French), and was in need band will go on to play at the Drake 34 A&E WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10,2008 > THE CORD WEEKLY Alexis set fire to the Turret

St. Catharines' successful metalcore band hit Laurier's Turret for the first time this year - and The Cord sat down to talk shop

KIMBERLY ELWORTHY aren't preaching out as they are STAFF WRITER genuinely helping people." "After a while you kind of feel like Revved up by the hardcore opening you're doing a lot for yourself and it act Johnny Truant, Laurier students helps to get behind something and eagerly awaited the entrance of the not do stuff for yourself. If we can popular Canadian metalcore band do anything to help out in any way Alexisonfire to the Turret nightclub we would like too." on Monday night. Pettit also waxed about the up- Playing the devil's advocate, lead coming election and is currently singer George Pettit immediately weighing in on his electoral choic- ripped off his t-shirt, spat water at es. "I don't know who I'm voting the front row and dubbed them for, not Steven Harper, I'm really zombies. Conflicting with him was nervous about him because he's fellow frontman Dallas Green, who looking good in the polls right now charmed the audience with his pat- and after everything he's done to ented smooth vocal styles. These the arts. I'll tell you this right now conflicting traits are what Alexison- I'm definitely not voting for him... fire is arguably known best for: that fucking rich white fuckin' Christian clash of genres, and insofar they politicians." succeeded at appealing to a diverse Pettit does know what up-and- fan base. coming bands he is spinning on his lust prior to stomping on stage, record player right now, though. Pettit spoke with The Cord about "Fucked Up is probably the best politics, his favourite bands of the punk band in Canada and the moment and university. Like so world right now. Mark Sultan has many Alexis songs, Pettit was vocal come out with his soloalbum called and loud about what his opinions. Mark Sultan: The Sultanic Verses When Pettit got onto the topic which takes on a kind of bebop 50's of the band's for a new album he influence. I'm listening to the Black noted that the band has completed Mountain record right now, and 13 songs, and are still aiming for 20 anything Attack in Black." overall. "It's a departure from the Most importantly, the band was last record; our musical influences excited to be back at Laurier, having are constantly in a state of flux. In played here last in 2004. "It's always the end it's still going to sound like bizarre playing to students because Alexisonfire." all of us are barely high school edu- But don't expect to see the band cated and blew off college to play following the trend of musicians music and now they are calling us

like Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails up to play," laughed Pettit. RYAN STEWART

of releasing the album online for "A lot of the kids who got into us WHY AM I YELLING? - Alexisonfire lead singer George Pettit shows the crowd that hardcore is pretty rad. free. "We'll do it the old fashion a few years ago are now attending way, put it in stores and let people university, so that's good, but we fuckin' steal it on their own ac- were dead set against doing univer- cord... which isfine; I have no prob- sity shows when we were a younger lem with that," Pettit added. band but once you actually do it its "Any of you wastoid asshats play polo?" Like many bands in Canada, all similar, kids are the same." Alexisonfire does support a good "It was good times [playing at community cause, and come Laurier before] so it'll be a good Christmas, the band will be a part rocker tonight, it should be fun," of a Planned Parenthood benefit in said Pettit before the show. If the Hamilton. "Basically what's hap- energy shared between crowd and pening in Hamilton is [Planned band on Monday night was any Parenthood] has become the only indication, Pettit was right about non-secular place to go if you that. need help or anything like that and they're not going to push a bunch For more photos ofthe concert, go to of religious nonsense on you. They cordweekly.com

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