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September VOLUME ISSUE Thursday, 10, 1998 39 5

Orientation week fun alert

BEN HARRIS rock between the Quadrangle and the "Trying to integrate faculty, residence

Fred Nichols Campus Centre. life, WLUSU, Student Publications, and

On Monday, September 7th, Laurier This year's Orientation Week seems administration was key" said

officially welcomed a record number of to be illiciting positive reaction from Sabharwal, "having everybody involved

students. most students. that wanted to be the first year first year was challenge."

it Over 1700 registered for the six In an informal poll conducted by They certainly gave their best, as they

day event dubbed "Safari Laurier". The Cord, an overwhelming majority of began planning for the festivities in

started The fun after the day long first year participants registered a posi- April.

volunteers in "registration festival" came to a close. tive reaction towards the Orientation Over 380 pitched to

The line-up for this registration reached Week experience. make this year's Orientation Week run

the Aird underpass at times. Comments ranged from: "We know as smoothly as possible.

University President and Vice everybody on our floor already", "the Safety was a primary concern, with

Chancellor Robert Rosehart was on group involvement is really beneficial", the Laurier Emergency Response Team

hand to greet students and parents to: "The Turret is really good! I like visible to "make sure booboo's get all

alike at "Dr. Bob's Lemonade Stand", dancing." patched up." according to the official

with distin- There feedback along many of Laurier's was some negative "Safari Laurier" guide.

guished administrators and Student concerning the "Playfair" presentation Foot Patrol walk and ride home

ceremonies. of Services representatives. at the opening Much programs ran well into the wee hours

The opening ceremonies, tradition- this feedback had to do with the fact of the morning to accommodate both

ally a stiflingly hot Athletic Complex that this rather involved, time consum- on and off campus students.

affair, were wisely moved to chilly ing "get to know you" type exercise, Efforts were made to make off-cam-

Stadium. occurred the end of the students feel much of of University at evening, pus as a part

A mock convocation followed, as when most were ready to go home the Laurier community as residence

in well as comedian Rick Branson, and a after a long day of moving and wait- dwellers, with mixed results.

performance by vocal R&B group V.1.P., ing in line. A mass meeting was held in the

which includes Laurier alumnus Joe Most of the problems of the week Alumni Lounge for off-campus stu-

sheer of Heslip and Glenn Coulson. had to do with the volume dents, on Labour Day, but some stu-

well Everything was typically people involved. The. Tuesday night dents voiced concerns. "Angie" a first

received the and activities Wilfs and The noted "Off- by cheering chanting were at Turret, year Psychology student,

well mobs, motivated by the especially whose combined capacity is significant- campus students are getting ignored."

Icebreakers. lower that first While it will be difficult energetic ly 1700. "Jennie", a year always to

Befitting the "safari" theme, the Business student, remarked that "there keep in such close contact with off-

teams are divided into the Gold were 800 people left with nothing to campus first year students, "it was dis-

Gorillas, Red Tigers, Blue Elephants, do on Tuesday night." organized" said "Colette", a first year

and Green Gators. Rahul Orientation Week couldn't find Sabharwat, Psychology student, "I my

These teams in a admits that for 2 compete variety Coordinator, getting every- group days." MARTYN of events, with the winning team's one involved is one of the difficulties in Sentiments such as these seemed

colour being proudly painted on the organizing an event such as this. rare, and due to the sheer number of LUKE

I.D. people involved in an event such as On Wednesday, Student pick up

Frosh week, complaints such as these seemed to split up the first year stu-

get lost in the big picture. dents and the Icebreakers, and

The picture was too big, according Thursday's registration and OSAP pick

wished do the to a WLUSU volunteer who to up may same.

An moment when Dr. remain nameless: "too many people amusing was

radios with too many doing absolutely Rowland Smith, V.P. Academic, was

nothing." he remarked. seen wearing the "chicken suit,"

uniform. All in all though, the first year stu- Lauder's previous mascot

dents seemed excited to be away from An even more amusing sight was

home, probably for the first time. Dr Robert Rosehart, and Ex-Dean of

The inevitable line-ups for food, Students Fred Nichols, rapping the

books, and student I.D.'s only setve as Humpty Dance for the WLUSP scav-

another opportunity to meet people. enger hunt.

"There is always room for improve- Out of the chaos of 2000 partici-

and volunteers ment" said Sabharwal, "I've been very pants, the coordinators

the deserve for happy with way things have gone." hearty congratulations

Rrst Arts Drennon year student Abe pulling together a week that everybody

remarked that "free time is important. is enjoying.

Time when we can just chill out and Hopefully next year will be as well

figure out what's going on." received.

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Fellowships for residence awarded Fast fixes

doctoral Among the 599 fellowships said "and formed to discuss future residence PATRICIA LANCIA were pretty good about it." ly understanding," Belanger, awarded to Canadian students by the a instru- Normal fluctuations in the number of no one wanted to see money stand in needs. The result was survey Social Sciences and Humanities Research better of the of a solution." ment to get a picture It was any housing department's worst students registered for first year meant way proper designed Council of Canada were two Laurier stu- The rush house additional stu- what students want. scenario - find rooms and beds for a few "the numbers changed almost daily," to dents. with furni- The found students look- hundred extra first-year students, and said Belanger. dents did result in problems survey are Jeffrey Karabanow (Social Work) and "We the kind of ture suppliers Some of the fur- ing for more single rooms and privatized awarded find them in two months. didn't expect though. Diane Tomas (History') were each but also "It said of the such as washroorns, four of was a nightmare for housing response we got," Belanger niture, $16,620 per year for up to years residence of to recruit desks, dressers, a strong level. Both students will staff," said Mike Belanger, Director university's push more first-year "The Study at the Ph.D. problem students. weren't all for chairs, and book life experience, pretty Housing. "Two months was significantly "We prepared at be conducting their post-graduate studies much what insufficient." the number of students." shelves, have yet time. can at Laurier. is We at be found in The residence/enrollment problem By the week before Orientation Week to arrive already A total of 2,948 applicants took part in residence. the did not have Place Bricker came after a strong effort was made to housing office still University the competition. Award holders were have an students and there Given these increase the number of students seeking everyone placed. Some were are no para- selected by committees of expert bulbs in the meters a ex- fall admission. A scholarship grid was then put into housing at 209 Regina St. light design researchers in the various disciplines. increased students found out bedrooms. pert has been con- introduced, calls were made directly to and the last six

and and of last Furniture is tacted to produce a students to answer questions attract Wednesday, Thursday, Friday expect-

week where would be ed to be installed demand and concept/model for Canada ranked them to Laurier, and residence was guar- they staying. in numbers the cou- students to evaluate. anteed to all first-year students. To manage the increase over next

An extension to made some of weeks. we need il enrollment was the resi- the office to first again The target housing quick ple The effort Bricker that would dence capacity of just over 1200. decisions. Twenty-eight apartments in to For record-setting fifth year in a row a run east towards the However, by the acceptance deadline of Richmond Square were acquired to house all 1547 stu- It soon." Canada has been ranked by the United and two dents has resulted Science June 26 responses were still going house 71 students dons; 50 Building Nations as having the best overall stan- into in Bawi would allow for strong. extra beds were squeezed University some complaints McMurray, an

, dard of living in the world. The develop- Place, increasing the from 206 from and extra 200 single The university housing department capacity parents VP: Student Sewioes ment index measures life expectancy, dorm students. While rooms with looked to the University of Western to 256; and lounges and rooms adjoining education, and income. health, literacy, resi- washrooms. The Ontario and Brock University, both of were converted to fit extra students into Conrad head 10th in new But Canada ranks a would be look which have dealt " Conrad, Euler, and dent Michelle Verbrugghe said there was extension designed to human index for industrialized poverty to like of the with similar prob- Unas a Leopold residences. "a generally positive response" the part original building. countries, with 12 percent of the popula- in In end ail extra beds and converted an alternate food service/din- lems recent years, the 1547 lounges, Adding tion living below the poverty line. The Place a different hall Bricker and to find solutions to students that were University was story. ing connecting United States was rated last among the 17 nightmare don had four five Bouckaert is also but the overflow of stu- guaranteed resi- "The or people being considered, industrialized countries with 16.5 percent dents. dence beds. said Place resi- the are to be worked out in Last year got complaining," University logistics yet of its residents living in for poverty. housing detail. Western was forced But the temporary dent Jeremy Laidlaw.

"Sometimes "We want to add much to rent hotel rooms staff. Two housing solution parents over-react as diversity for students when came at a price. though," said Joe Overdevest, a first-year to our housing inventory as possible,"

Two schools, Vice-President: admissions far ex- Approximately business major in the same building. said David McMurray,

ceeded the universi- months w $125,000 - $150,000 "But, parents just want the best for Student Services/Dean of Students.

one was on Other are building ty's housing capacity. spent furni- their kids," added Kyle Arthur, another off-campus housing options

are ture for the Place resident and a not being looked at. While some Ontario students enjoying According to signmcantty University first-year extended summer thanks Richmond economics The Bricker housing is an to striking Belanger, 120 to 130 Square major. concept

staff from have a lot of work into it;" to be out mid- to late- teachers, 2200 students and students were called insufficient" apartments, and the "They put expected by hard. October of this and is of two Peterborough high schools are being at the end of July residence fees being said Laidlaw, "they have tried really year part

forced to share one Mike for those It looks like rushed." Lauder's plan. building. and told they were - Manger, charged just they five-year Asbestos-related forced the will avoid like this in the "The is said problems unassigned to resi- rooms not cover To problems problem time,"

dosing of Peterborough County's largest dence. Unlike West- the rent costs being future, expanding the residence system McMurray. "We have an increased

school in It is unknown Laurier. is well into the The demand and we need to fill it soon." secondary July. em, which did not J paid by planning stages.

how it will take addition the long or how much it will notify students of the housing shortage An additional $150,000 was spent issue is being handled by the Vice- In to solving first-year

cost to fix the leaks. Lauder's cir- furniture for residences Student of student added prior to their arrival last year, on on-campus President: Services/Dean problem, McMurray that,

To education "we'd like be able offer residence meet ministry guidelines cumstances were explained directly to and University Place to provide for the Students office since housing was to to to

minutes of instruction stu- housed in that international stu- on per day, students and parents. extra students being those moved to portfolio earlier this year returning students, dents attend four 75-minute classes daily "It couldn't have been really well buildings. from the Ancillary Services department. dents, transfer students." with 12-minute break One one a day. set received," said Belanger, "but people "Senior administration were extreme- Last year a student focus group was

attends school from of students 7:15 am to second set attends 12:20 pm, while the

from 12:50 to 5:55 pm. Bigger computer store now on campus Take Sleepy? JAMES MUIR tributing $200,000 to the University's term technical support and presence of the University of Guelph as contract part-

various information technology initia- the PC Servicenter. ners operating PC Servicenters. tonsils out Over the summer a PC Servicenter was tives. Laurier joins Algonquin College and

A Study by Tulane University in New built in the university's bookstore. Equipment has also been donated to

Orleans of nearly 300 first-grade children Returning students will notice the reno- create a new 30 station computer room who in performed poorly at school found 18 vation of terminal room 1-401 and its the Science Building's N2095 as well

showed of percent signs sleep apnea. accompanying print room into a fully as a mathematics computer room.

In Sleep apnea is a condition which equipped computer retail and seivice addition to the five-year contract briefly stops a person breathing during facility. between the corporation and the univer- sleep and disrupts slumber. The University entered into a part- sity, Digital, a division of Compaq, also

•g| Of the 54 children showing symptoms nership with Digital Equipment of offers certain internet services. of "We apnea and daytime fatigue, 24 had Canada, a division of Compaq Canada are committed to making the surgery to remove their adenoids and ton- Incorporated, designed to increase most advanced information technology sils. One year later, results showed an Lauriefs access to crucial computer tech- available to the Laurier community," said

of half identified dur- average improvement a grade. nology. Rosehart. "IT is a priority

Children who did not undergo surgery "Laurier entered into this partnership ing our recently completed University continued to — shared perform poorly. because it fit so well with our informa- planning process a priority by

WMmfri' tion technology strategy," said Laurier the Ontario government."

President Dr. Robert Rosehart. "This agreement will help Laurier

Medicinal, but The PC Servicenter opened for busi- participate in the province's Access to

ness approximately two weeks ago and Technology Program (ATOP), designed to

increase in not legal currently offers an array of hardware and enrollment computer-related

of An a selection software. university programs," added Rosehart. Ontario Court, general division judge Room dismissed While the PC Servicenter will be open Changes to the Torque will the application of Jim Wakeford to the public, its objective yield a terminal room with on Tuesday. general prime 50 percent will be to service the educational needs capacity of 1-401, a print room with a Wakeford launched a suit in February of Laurier and media to be the community. colour copier, a 30 seat room. allowed to use marijuana to combat

the The store has applied and has been Officials close to the contract are very .violent nausea and appetite loss caused granted education pricing status so they pleased with the duration of the agree- MARTYN by the AIDS drugs he must take. The will be able to offer educational prices to ment. judge recognized the medicinal LUKE students. "I'm relieved that there's more of a value of but is marijuana, said it up to Digital is also showed its commit- permanent facility," said Shelly Worden, Parliament to change the laws. PHOTO: Laurier ment to academic development by con- Bookstore Manager, of the long-

September io, 19981 3 n

Summer news in review

Laurier expands to Brantford

JAMESMUIR be finalized in version" of what students September, covers only is offered at the prepare to meet contemporary administration, communication, informa-

the WLU will of Waterloo in tion the period when operate out campus. The goal will be to job challenges by combining studies technology, and liberal arts. The

marked an the Monday June 29 important Library building, not any subsequent

in the of Laurier step expansion Wilfrid development of a permanent facility. The Seniordeanchosen Brant University. formal agreement will put Laurier in to lead Campus University President Dr. Robert charge of providing the academic and

Rosehart travelled Brantford to a to sign support programs required to complete Arthur Read, dean of Laurier's Faculty of munity-based approach to administra- telling them what the Brant Campus is of declaration intent with Brantford a degree. Arts and Sdence, has been chosen to tion. He is known for his ability to build all about" Chris Friel Mayor and Grand Valley As a community-owned charitable lead the Brant Campus project for a one- consensus."

Education Society [GVES] Chairperson created to organization support post- year term. Beginning September l, Read will

Colleen Miller. The document commits education in the GVES secondary Brant, As one of longest-serving direct key areas of the opening, includ-

the university to install a WLU satellite will assist with fundraising and local ini- of university deans, Read will oversee ing development the curriculum, ren- Brantford. campus in tiatives to the new to satellite ovations of the promote campus. plans open a campus in Carnegie Library, and the The i6,000-square-foot Carnegie The City of Brantford will lease phys- Brantford. establishment of the infrastructure,

Library building will act as a ical facilities to the for a nom- temporary University Read was selected primarily for the including staffing, at the Brant Campus.

location for the Brantford until inal rent and the Campus provide money required experience he can bring to the task after Though he will continue to operate

interest builds in the community and for the capital cost of leasehold improve- f?ead serving as dean of Laurier's largest fac- out of Lauder's main campus, will

warrants a location. ments. permanent ulty since 1983. spend more and more time in Brantford

If the renovations, which The to Laurier with required City plans provide "We put such importance on this as the September 1999 opening

include classrooms to accommodate interest-free loan for renovations an the project that we've seconded a senior approaches.

200 to students and offices for staff and reduce the loan to the 300 zero over dean, with 15-years experience as a "There are a number of important

and faculty, are on schedule, length of the that that will completed agreement, providing senior administrator, to oversee the areas require my attention, not

the the temporary location will be ready to University offers a degree-granting process," said Rowland Smith, Laurier's the least of which is student recruit-

accommodate students by September program. Vice-President: Academic "Dean Read is ment," Read said. "I'm looking forward

A curriculum will be 1999. unique prepared known for his sympathetic relationship to visiting high schools in the area, PHOTO

The which which is five-year agreement, will not simply a "watered-down with students. is known for his com- with students and He being prospective FILE

right now." weights, benches, smaller dumbells. Rosehart. attending Laurier increased from 1552

Residences administrators that There also institute "It last difference of WLU explained are plans to' a means our programs are highly year to 1823, a 17.5 per-

for each one per cent decrease in tuition student leader program to facilitate regarded and in demand, which in turn cent. Non-secondary school confirma-

turn co-ed fees the operating deficit is increased by proper fitness consultation. Under this means that we have been able to main- tions grew by 31.3 percent from 131 to

and the amount of students would be in the tain admissions After the successful transformation of $170,000 funding program, exer- our high standards," 172.

available for student bursaries is cise rooms to provide expertise on fit- Rosehart said. Laurier credits the increase to its rep- Macdonald House from an all-male resi-

decreased by $70,000. ness education, how to use the equip- OUAC figures show that 41,202 stu- utation for excellence and an extremely dence into a co-ed building a few years

Other highlights of the 1998-99 ment, and provide personal exercise pro- dents from the high-school stream con- successful recruitment campaign. ago, Willison and Bouckaert have also

Operating Budget include: firmed that they plan to attend an "The feedback from been converted to co-ed dorms. grams. I get parents

- residence and food rates will be "We will be talking to non-users as Ontario university this fall; 9508 people and potential students is that our facul- The all-maleWillison was targeted as

held at 1997-98 levels well," said Baxter, "because I want to from outside the stream staff, and students have done an out- next in line for integration due to behav- high-school ty,

- transfers to the will know not - have The is of all that iour and maintenance ancillary budget why they're using the facility confirmed. total down slight- standing job communicating problems in years be held to $236,000 (versus the planned that's just as important." from last year's 50,659. Laurier has to offer," said Rosehart. past. Bouckaert, a formerly all-female ly $400,000) The number of high school students residence, was also converted to main-

- initiatives have been tain equal numbers. 15 new financed totaling $1,830,000. Among Laurier r The two buildings were originally says these initiatives are: $100,000 for HIGHLAND planned to be integrated next year, but increased graduate scholarships and after cleanliness problems in Willison at good-bye to bursaries; $100,000 enhancement of the the end of last the decision was Portrait Studio year

library acquisition budget; $15,000 for a made in mid-April. Another factor in the Cliff Bilyea student employment initiative; $100,000 switch was the number of students Cliff Bilyea, Director ofAncillary Services, for classroom enhancements. applying for residence in Macdonald retired this summer after nearly 28 years House. I I service in of GRAD PHOTO SPECIAL of a variety departments at "Mac House gets three times the New Athletics Laurier from teaching to business man- number of applicants that other resi- agement to ancillary seivices. dences get, so students were basically Director In light of the housing and food ser- | $49.99 | telling us that they wanted to live in a vices portfolios being shifted under the co-ed said Mike environment," Belanger, The appointment of new Athletic Director Student Services banner run by David

Director of Housing and Parking Services. Peter Baxter Dean Students by the of McMurray, Vice-President: Student

David in a I • Individual session McMurray May inaugurated Services/Dean of Students, Bilyea's portrait

new era for Laurier athletics. Baxter °* ' *'° "holds departure seemed strangely timed. 'n 3 *sr eSS'°na stuc brings a wealth of experience to the Budget Bilyea will keep busy writing a book, and be here for position plans to a long .. teaching part time, doing some work the line" time. with a business development bank, and

Baxter has for changes with his The Board of Governors passed what the plans many spending time 10 grandchildren.

to Laurier's antiquated athletics facilities. administration called a "hold the tine" JhK| * Your choice of pose He has spoken to students and analyzed Operating Budget for the 1998-99 fiscal * °°* ch 8 to 12 p r s to °°se their concerns, realizing that the services Enrollment year on April 21. and structure of the Athletic Complex The budget was the product of a Bit > must be enhanced. new, open pre-budget consultation rest outpaces Expiry: April 30/99 "Right now we've been taking inven- process the Rosehart administration ini-

of what the needs and wants tiated. tory are, of province not only from the staffs perspective, but The budget included a 10 percent Statistics provided by the Ontario also from the students'," Baxter said. tuition increase, the maximum allowed | 744-5553 [ Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) Upgrades and improvements to facil- by the province for Masters Social Work on 23 indicated that 1995 students ities like the women's locker July and Masters Business Administration room, tight- Call us! today and book your appointment with fall admission to an Ontario uni- make the seeking ening of security to sure right students. Thirty percent of the tuition versity confirmed they will attend Laurier. people are getting in, and providing increase will be tunneled back into bur- PROOFS READY IN 24 HRS. That translates into an increase of 18.5 access more equipment are some of saries. to We colours for all faculties of UW & WLU per cent over the same time last year - carry the plans in the works. "This is fiscally a very responsible increase of the largest any of the New equipment acquisitions are budget, but that doesn't mean that I province's 17 universities. EVERGREEN PLAZA & expected to cost between $30,000 and (Westmount Highland) have to like a 10 percent increase," said "This is news for and will include bikes and other extremely good "There $40,000 student governor, Jason George. 370 Highland Rd., KITCHENER Laurier," said Laurier president Bob cardio equipment, as well as free j are a lot of money issues for students

4 | September 10,1998 n

Novel approach to union negotiations

Five-year contract. Relationship building. result was an easy-to-reach agreement tract expired on June 30. The bargaining front about what it could afford." site sides of the bargaining table," said

Trust. also Problem solving. Respect. that satisfied both the University and the teams met that deadline, and more than The contract includes a griev- lichty. "But by the end of the first day,

that These are not the terms people usu- union. 80 percent of the union membership rat- ance procedure both sides believe people just started sitting wherever they

describe about ified The wanted. also ally use to contract negotiations "The. most significant thing the agreement on July 7. encourages problem solving. It was interesting to see

But the union free between labour and management. this contract is that we were able to The contract provides University's University and will collaborate on that members of a team felt to dis-

the that to recent achieve labour 66 workers with that with with each other. You don't they are ones apply peace for five years," said physical resources a workshops encourage people a agree see any

increase in talks that produced a five-year agree- Laurier*s assistant vice-president of two-percent wage each of the difference of opinion to approach the of that in normal bargaining."

between Wilfrid Laurier human "That's contract's first and issue an solve a The is ment University resources, Philip Wong. two years a one-per- as opportunity to prob- approach unique among

and the Canadian Union of Public unprecedented for us and pretty rare in cent increase in each of the remaining lem instead of as a dispute. Ontario's 17 universities and rare enough

The three It heav- in union Employees (CUPE) Local 926. any negotiation. University has years. also includes a provision The bargaining approach relied any industry that Wong and

CUPE and trust. two sides have Laurier and reached the land- agreed not to lock out the workers dur- for revisiting wages in the final three ily on respect The leaders been contacted by a range

to mark agreement using an approach to ing the life of the agreement, and they've years of the agreement. were willing honestly present their full of interested parties, both on campus

negotiating that is best described as a promised not to strike." "Salary is usually one of the most dif- positions at the outset, and both had to and off. In October, they will outline the

is with which ficult and last issues to be said believe that the other side for human non-confrontational mutual-gain pro- Equally rare the speed solved," was operat- process resources profession-

abandoned tradi- reached - Local without hidden and leaders from cess. The approach the agreement was six days. CUPE 926 vice-president Doug ing a agenda. als union across North

tional adversarial tactics and favoured a The two sides wanted to have a new Lichty. "In our case it was one of the first "It was interesting to note that our America during the Ecology of Work

based trust and in when the old and easiest. The two teams started out Conference. process on respect. The agreement place con- University was very up sitting on oppo-

SBE dean named Chief Executive Officer

of Ontario's Privatization Secretariat Cord News. of School initia- think of the The Dean the Laurier of ing with him on our privatization "I one strengths I bring

and the is Business Economics has been tives." to position my ability to get things

named Chief Executive Officer of the Carson was selected because his done in an environment where an under-

Ontario government's Privatization diverse background will allow him to standing of the range of positions and

We need writers. said Secretariat. Scott Carson was appointed bring a range of perspectives to the posi- viewpoints is crucial," Carson. "That

His in by the Ontario Cabinet to a one-year tion. career has spanned both the understanding is inherent deals that

term beginning September 1. public and private sector. As well as bring business, government, and the

Carson will oversee the business being a university dean and former chair public together. I know what a business Must have desire to dig deep. reviews of potential privatization candi- of the Canadian Federation of Business needs to achieve in order to make a dates. Responsible and accountable to School Deans, he has significant experi- financial transaction viable and attrac-

Rob Portfolio in finance and tive." No experience necessary. Sampson, Minister without ence corporate strategic with Responsibility for Privatization, he management. As CEO, Carson will oversee work on Will train. will engage and direct outside advisors, He was head of corporate finance at such privatization candidates as Highway and underCabinet directives, initiate and CIBC until 1993 and has sat on the 407, the Ontario Clean WaterAgency, the

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"Dr. Carson has an outstanding Federal Government privatization project, divestitures.

record of professional achievement in and was recently a member of the Carson will return to Laurier when his Meeting: Tuesday at 5:30. business, academia, and public service," Privatization Minister's Business Review leave-of-absence and appointment to said Sampson. "I look forward to work- Advisory Panel. the Secretariat expire on August 31,1999.

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the Cord Someone always loses Whywe still need unions "Thebindstiethat since 1926" lot basic able to afford his kids' tuition to their There sure are a of strikes going on lately. There is one yet over powering reason being pri-

evil. he off Boy oh boy, when I was a kid, we worked why the Capitalist Pig is wrong. Capitalism is vate school, began to lay employees to

his costs. Rather than hard at our jobs and we never complained. We The American Dream, as fascist capitalism cover taking a cut to his A Wilfrid Laurier Student Publication University that he chose to maintain his economic were glad to have our jobs. These lazy jerks has been dubbed, preaches everyone can own pay, sta-

will do ahead if The about of the human cost. 75 University Avenue West, today anything they can to lose a day's get they try. sneaky part this, tus, regardless

work and demand at because don't bother You the nature of Capitalism is that Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 more money the same (sneaky most people to try see,

order a wins and loses. is (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 time. to use their brains) is that, in for person someone someone Capitalism

someone else with selfishness. Fax: (519) 883-0873 This obtuse little bit of sarcasm is intended to "win" (as it is dubiously called) synonymous

A union exists to the Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3566 to show my disdain for anti-union types. must lose. protect employee's right in without of who Think about folks. If a business to work a decent environment, fear www.wlusp.on.ca In my opinion, people are anti-union are this, big

the dismissed. Had friend been in dumbest people on earth. Closer examina- being unfairly my

union have let her tion of those dolts reveals that they can be bro- a her boss could not go so WheooooooH! Wheoooooo!!! ken into two easily identifiable categories. is easily. The Some that unions have become too first type of person is the fat Capitalist Capitalism argue WheooooooH! Wheoooooo!!! that are and as bad Pig. Rather than lose money out of their own powerful, they manipulative

thafs Wheoooooo!!! Wheoooooo!!! pockets to union demands, they would rather Dad and as some big businesses. Maybe true.

keep the proletariat down. Maybe. But, when you're the little guy, it helps to WLUSU security system inflated have for if have This type of person also has an unions are someone fighting you, even they

the other teams rules once and sense of self importance. "Without my ideas, the to play by every Editorial Board workers wouldn't have jobs," the business per- good. a while. issue son claims. My basic feeling on the whole issue is Editor-in-Chief Benedict J. Harris

this: time feel as though a union has done Opinion Editor R.W. Hickey It's not that big a leap, however, to realize any I

because someone think about how the times News Editor Patricia Lancia that without the workers any these ideas would owner closes up shop in some town wrong, I

Associate News Editor Muir somewhere ifs were before we had unions. James die on the drawing board. Of course, there are they can make more money else,

Entertainment Editor Tim Durkin Without would have always lots more people to work than to come good for business. unions, Capitalist Pigs Assistant Entertainment Editor vacant ideas. should take closer look what us all like slaves in a minute. up with Workers are expendable. But we a at working again Sports Editor vacant of is Ifs for a handful Remember, thafs they were started in the The other type person that generally "good" really means. profitable why Asistant Sports Editor JeffSchouela anti-union is the kind but uneducated factory of people, namely the business owner, and the first place. Feature Editor vacant worker who complains about their abscessed shareholders, but many more are left out of Sadly, it seems as though we're regressing Student Life Editor Janette Roy when unions tooth and how wish had a medical work. from the days could make a posi- International Editor Oliver Martin they they

but union Let me cite a example of why capital- tive difference for their workers. If disagree, Arts Page Editor Chadwick C Dietrich plan hates the idea of paying dues, simple you unions Canada won't Production Manager Sarah Schiefer These people have been too abused by the ism is bad and why are good. ask yourself why the bosses at Air

crushed friend of mine is a Assistant. Last share the wealth of record employer through low wages and spirits A Veterinary profits.

another Brother Her TIM DURKIN to believe that Big could be of year she made $75,000. Excellent money.

The Electric Cord both ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR any use. boss made $150,000. Fair enough; they are Webmasters Florin Negotia Quite obviously both of these people are vets but he runs the place. Paul Wellhauser. the when the started to lose dead wrong. Ultimately, however, Capitalist Well, company The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the author, and do not reflect those of The Cord Staff, the edito- and the Head was in of Pig is much more wrong. money, Vet. danger not Cord Staff rial board, or WLUSP.

Classified Coordinator Jordan Fumess

Production Assistants Allison Bone

Katherine Harding Tricia Granville Wendy Li Sarah Ridley Andrew White 3:16 vacant

Copy Editors Danielle Fielder

Krissy Smith Angela Peters Sarah Vemon Kristina Spence the dried teat ofdumb Sucking at up advertising Student

Publications Staff is will leave of the feet that the x I have a very simple request to make. know, 3:16 a reference to John 3:16.1 I am very aware 3:16

Photo Luke trend did this IVe the Manager Martyn Unfortunately, this simple request may sin- it as an exercise to the reader to look this verse not start on campus. seen Borek Systems Administrator Rob shirts. IVe even the ads. But this gle-handedly bring a halt to the production of up, but ifs enough to say that this verse sum- seen t.v. cam- Advertising Manager Angela Foster on Laurier cam- marizes To this verse integrated doesn't seem to let it Even if club t-shirts, posters, flyers et al. Christianity. have pus just go. ; you Ad Sales Representatives vacant varied as these IVe it must pus. The request is as follows: Stop with the x into things promoting everything as ignore reasons outlined, surely Ad Production Manager Jen Roberts variable and been hard-drinkin' make that is more than enough 3:16 (x being a that can, has, professional wrestling to organiza- sense one year Ad Production Assistants Jason Kipfier milk arti- equal to Green, Sigma Chi, and Austin, amongst tions is in bad taste at best. At worst, it makes a time to thoroughly any one marketing Melissa Bien fact. many, many other things.) Public Relations Coordinator Xania Wong wait in for I have two reasons for making this request. I breathless anticipation the com-

I would the Administration The first is simple lack of creativity. This is noth- never mercial that defines 1998-99 school year.

President Steve Metzger ing new at Laurier; almost every poster is a lame editor's In chlePs note VP: Finance Michael Blake of the sensation humour- appropriation marketing slogan promote Board of Directors Holly Wagg of the day. However, even the"I AM" stuff died Zoom media is that Sue Portelance Brian Carey a company a more graceful death than x 3:16. less cor- Michelle MacDonald John Damanis political above urinals and in with buys space If somebody comes up a great concept, Melissa Csikasz stairwells to insert advertising. thafs wonderful. Applaud them for humour, cre- rectness, but have If ativity, marketing genius, or what you. The Cord will not printanything that is racist, sexist, or homophobic in nature, as deemed don't by the staff as a voting body. The Cord will not print anything in violation of its Code of They really buy space, they somebody has a witty take, or well-thought-out outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cord for Ethics, subscription rates are $20.00 per term there be is must buy you, the student, who of that excellent. Witness addresses within Canada. The Cord is printed by CanWeb Printing. All commentary is appropriation concept, forced to and sometimes strictly the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect that of the Cord staff, see the Designer's brilliant appropriation of the editorial WLU Student Publications. Republic board, or read them. the Pepsi and Westinghouse logos. This is the * Laurier Contributors point where it should end. I believe every Zoom media ads are intrusive, club has a 3:16 shirt. This is very far past that end mockery of some people's life paths. I would and a huge and of horrid far. humourless across-the-board ugly, eyesore. gallons gallons pop, a security system point. Very never promote that won't shut the hell Orientation week there be limits. fucking up, The second reason I have for this request is political correctness, but must While this has to do with and all it entails, Kevin Nasir, Will Mike of is to to nothing Chung, consideration for a system beliefs very impor- John 3:16 sacred enough some people the Andrew he McKenna, Andrew White, and the first big huge Cord, thing wrote, digs. tant to those who hold them. As most people place it outside of these limits. damn, hurray.

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America under fire:

The new terrorist threat

OLIVER MARTIN economic base, he has had the ability to Easterners however, these "positive"

has of the U.S. seen as com- wage a violent war on America. He actions are

for terrorists in the The terrorist attacks on the American reported training facilities pletely the opposite. They argue that

well Arab Embassies in Africa on August 7th sent a Afghanistan, Sudan and Iran as as presence of American troops on

bases and indoctrination land has become offensive to their clear unsigned message: to hurt various supply

has hosts. believe that America Americans and America. Regardless of centres. He been able to procure They strongly

the message, the result was the death of tanks and armored personnel carriers, has ruthlessly pursued a personal

and vendetta Saddam Hussein which countless innocent Kenyan and and build up stores of ammunition against

he Israel. In a Tanzanian civilians. The twin car bomb- explosives, this for a war in which is is becoming complacent with

ings devastated the embassies and the determined to win for islam. nut shell, America's care-free, liberal cul-

Muslims. does bin Laden have such a is devout surrounding areas, killing 12 Americans, But why ture corrupting

bomb Africans and estimated rooted hatred for America which In a car in Saudi 251 injuring an deeply 1995, Riyadh,

individuals. after the results in such indiscriminate destruction Arabia killed five Americans. In 1996, an 5500 Immediately

attack on a attacks, the State Department, the FBI, of person and property? When it comes military housing complex

and military officials started speculating to the Middle East, America has done near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia killed 19 U.S.

In both these instances bin on potential suspects. servicemen.

the State At the top of the list was Osama bin Laden was Department's prime has no direct evidence Laden, described as the world's leading suspect. However,

been found link the extremist militant terrorist. Bin Laden is a multimillionaire, to

activities. currently residing in Afghanistan. His to the terrorist the $450 million fortune was largely inherit- Immediately following embassy Salaam and ed by his Yameni-bom father, who bombings in Dares Nairobi, amassed it by building and FBI officials began the daunting task of mosques be financed by bin Laden. The second The majority of politicians did not Saudi clues. While the for the Royal Family. gathering sifting through see a the missile palaces and larger attack was in Afghanistan, tar- correlation, describing FBI bin Laden was a U.S. in rubble and surrounding debris, the of the Ironically, ally geting his terrorist training camps near strikes and sexual dealings presi- in the the battle discovered the vehicles used both 1980's, supporting against the town of Khost in northeastern dent as completely separate events.

Soviet But bombings. troops in Afghanistan. during Afghanistan. Staunch Republicans such as Senator break Gulf War he turned against the By mid-August, a huge came the Whatever the military effect of the Jesse Helms and Newt Gingrich support- of two United States for its actions and was in the case with the confessions missile attacks, the political impact was ed President Clinton. Also, a CNN-USA

individuals linked to the attacks. With subsequently expelled from Saudi The conducted the same immediately obvious. strikes had Today-Gallup poll officials Arabia. He a hatred for this new information, military developed strong the effect of diverting attention from day as the Americanattacks showed that

now had hard evidence bin the believing that violated the linking 66 cent of the endorsed US, they Clinton's threatening crisis of losing the per population homeland of Islam. As result he has Laden to the Convinced that a bombings. his admission of an the action. presidency over strike bin Laden befor* he committed himself and his resources to they had to in inappropriate relationship with Monica Last week the two suspects the attacked President Clinton autho- a war" on America. He was again, waging "holy Lewinsky. embassy bombings were brought to the in rized retaliation. ABC News in as much good. It keeps the a military face With individuals quoted by reporters May 35000troops Republicans and Clinton critics alike U.S. to trial. these

weak The result was two missile strikes at saying, "I do not differentiate between region to protect wealthy yet in and with the success immediately recalled the 1997 movie custody military it first of those dressed in uniforms and states from predatory neighbours; bin Laden's operations. The the intelli- military "Wag the Dog" in which a U.S. president of the American missile attacks, civilians, they are all targets". drove Iraq out of Kuwait, and it simultaneous attacks was a suspected still the Bin occupied creates an international crisis to divert gence officials are on edge.

With bin Laden's directed has toiled endlessly for between chemical plant in Khartoum, for religiously peace weapons attention from his suspected sexual Laden remains steadfast in his quest believed the CIA to terrorist funded an immense Arab states and Israel. To Middle Sudan. This was by agenda by many on Terror continues. dealings with a teenager. vengeance America.

Yeltsin's reign maybe over

observers believe that W. CHUNG power. Many a

constitutional crisis could emerge if the

hours Duma the Russians have been lining up for approves impeachment

in while Mr. Yeltsin tries to dissolve at markets this past week, swept up process

panic buying as prices have soared and the lower chamber.

has officials from the G-j nations Russia's government languished. Senior

been called to an meet- Over the past three weeks the ruble have emergency

in London this to discuss has lost over 75% of its value against ing- Saturday

the American Dollar. The crash of the the Russian crisis.

ruble has led to doubling of food prices There is increasing political pressure

for Yeltsin find a can- and fears that Russia may be unable to Mr. to compromise

but didate for the of Prime Minister manage its foreign debt obligations, position if Mr. unless President Boris Yeltsin can resolve or to sunender some powers

ratified. he the political crisis, the situation will only Chernomyrdin is However,

has concessions continue to worsen. already reneged on the

On Monday, the Kremlin's choice for that he offered to the Duma on Friday to

for the rat- Prime Minister, Viktor Chernomyrdin, was exchange some of his powers needed end rejected for the second time by the State ification which is to over deadlock the Duma, the lower house of parliament. In three weeks of in govern-

worsens. addition, the Central Bank Chairman, ment as the economic crisis

In the Mr. Yeltsin has Sergei Bubinin, a strong reformer widely past month,

with and securi- regarded as pivotal to the reduction of quietly met top military head of inflation in the earty-'9os, submitted a ty chiefs, and has removed the former letter of resignation following an attack the Federal Security Service, the

Mr. with memberof his on the central bank by Chernomyrdin KGB, replacing him a

well who announced a plan to print money own Kremlin staff. Though prepared, if the Mr. Yeltsin's clout will be tested to pay back country's debts, a sorely

con- scheme that would unleash even more his inability to broker a compromise

weeks. destructive hyper-inflation. tinues in the coming brings, President Yeltsin can submit Mr. Whatever the next few weeks

from this cri- Chernomyrdin's name to the Duma for a Russia is unlikely to recover

third vote. However, if he is rejected sis anytime soon.

again, the Duma must be dissolved and Uke to an election called. The Cord would

With calls by the Russian people for welcome all new

Mr. Yeltsin's impeachment the commu- international students for us! nist party, which holds the largest num- to Laurier. Write at ber of seats in the Duma, is planning call Oliver

such a procedure to remove him from 884-0710 ext 3564.

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September 10,1998 11 Student Life

Drunk driving claims another

EMMANUEL RONCHIN for all of under the laws. us to help resolve or simply a five counts of second degree murder and Ifsomeone is driving under the influ- charged new I cannot

minor to be consoled the feet problem that you don't believe impaired driving. Michigan recently ence and kills someone because of it, begin by that he

The is last and summer over at now it's will ever affect you in any way. will spend the rest of his life behind bars

back the books. While of had back to many us The story goes like this: It was just because it won't bring my friend.

a did of have great summer, I unfortunately not. after 2 a.m. on a clear July night in down- Many you might seen the

The summer is for and meant being with town Detroit, Michigan. He was return- story on the news thought, what a

friends. Friends are of who from a in Ohio with his but then never think about strong parts ing wedding par- disaster, you

we and what we are about. Friends are, ents, his sister, and his baby nephew. it again. I am sorry to say, but that is dis-

help us grow and become stronger in Three generations of the family went to gusting. Too many people are felling vic- the endeavours many that we go the wedding but never returned home. tim to drinking and driving accidents and

Friends teach what is it is time that through. us right They were stopped at a light preparing now we open our eyes.

and what is The to head for not to wrong. right things are make a left turn to the bridge I am preaching you; I am ask-

and the back Canada. made minds and honesty trust, wrongs being to They never that ing you to open your hearts.

and deceit. because this stealing turn a young man in a black I only hope never happens to you.

There is one more wrong that friends sport utility vehicle hit them from behind This summer has been the hardest time

teach don't drink and drive. us: This at a speed of almost 160 km/h. Their car of my life, and I can only begin to be

has been message taught to us in so was propelled almost 150 feet forward- consoled by the fact that I have made it

different and but many ways views the from the impact of the crash. The gas my mission to help inform people and

is the If drink and tank of them that this message same: you the car ruptured and the car tell can happen to you or

an idiot! know. drive, you're caught fire. someone you

Unfortunately, my summer was I would love to say that they did not If you get behind a vehicle while

about that lesson but learning important suffer, such was not the case. They under the influence, and if you don't

from friend. He the my paid highest price were alive after the crash, but unfortu- stop someone from driving that you

to leam this his life. was the fell know lesson, He nately victim to the fire that is intoxicated, then you are just as

victim of a drinking and driving accident. enveloped their car. Many bystanders guilty as the person that is driving under

He their the influence. My friend's name was Mark. was tried to help, but attempts were

a student at Queen's University in his futile. Three generations of one family Please help stop the pain and frus-

fourth year. We had been friends for 16 were snuffed out in a single instant. tration that some people have felt from

and loved minute that ask combination. years I every I Many me what about the driver this deadly Have people

spent with him. We shared many great of the sport utility vehicle. The driver's not learned from the many stories that

times and hard times, but we were name is Paxton and incredibly, he suf- are told about the death of loved ones

friends through it all. Even though we fered only a fractured knee. He had been from drinking and driving?

different still arrested understand went to universities, we eight times before on speeding I ask you to the pain and

in touch as much as tickets. The real been kept possible. He pain for me is that anger that have with me since that

was to be of next Paxton it part my wedding year. was driving under the influence night. Understand so that you can help

He had the heart of lion and the desire that failed ask a night. He a Breathalyzer test prevent a tragedy like this. I you not

succeed that he did. with blood alcohol level of and for but for Mark to at anything a 0.14 myself, my friend,

Let me tell his and limit theirlaws with drink- second- Wilson. Thank you story you Michigan's legal is 0.10. changed respect to they can now get charged with you.

decide if drinking and driving is a plague Now he sits in a jail cell charged with ing and driving. degree murder. Paxton is the first to be

HffiTAj 83 lag f?hTlL^ljiHU Advice to new students for stayingafloat in universityand in life

Michelle WLU BA in Micheniewcz graduated from in 1993 with a Psychology. The following are her thoughts on how to survive and thrive as a student While there are many ways to sort through life's dificulties, Michelle chose to see Counselling Services. She left behind these words of wisdom in the hopes of helping someone else. Michelle happily gave her permission to feature them in this first installment of Counselling Services' Student "Life Lines."

You are Without can't when wake find least 1. your top priority. your health, you per- 7. Everyday you up at one positive thing form well. Take care of yourself! about yourself or the day. ie. It's sunny out. 2. It's best and remember what It's be to get a good night's sleep you going to a good hair day. studied than pull an all-nighter and be too tired to think Remind yourself of this positive thought periodically through straight. out the day especially if something doesn t go quite as planned. Your choices 3. are exactly that... your choices. You will have choices to make and sometimes there is 8. If feel need don't be afraid ask for it. All many no you you help, to right choice. Do what feel is best for If are valid, no one will laugh at questions. you you! something questions youry doesn't feel right... dorft do it. Freedom be take time. 9. can scary, so it one day at a You do not have to decide 4. on your future today. We all grow and You will the change. change more in next 3 or 4 years 10. Reward yourself for a job well done. It than ever oefore. is not a crime/sin to change your or half major program way through your degree. 11. Straight A's are not as easy in university. A 15% drop is from school Don't to satisfy . expected your high grades. try the to roommates. this 5. Compromise is key However, never anyone except yourself with your grades. Remember is beliefs for else if it compromise your someone aoesn't feel your life and your degree. right.

12. Do not be afraid to try new things. Experimenting is „ , 6. You are a too, not doormat. If don't like person a you another way in which we grow and mature. something, say so. Communication makes things run smoother. 13. There is always a way -- you just have to look hard enough for it.

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the of life in this house. There's whole exam to the next year your ROB BOREK for job postings and apply! Become a all those fines!) a story pass course. of students aren't allowed the don When exam time all 400 Senior generally Foot Patroller, write for the Cord, or sit on behind dinner as well (ask your comes, hired will coralled like heard of to in residence unless are the first week of life is House Council. It doesn't matter to tell the story at next floor you be a sheep stay you By now, university your you your Theatre Don. think have what it would like into the Athletic Complex or as a (If you you just starting to hit you. No parents, no what you do, as long as you meeting.) in Call land- Auditorium write exam. If are takes, February.) some sisters. You do it. Get involved! Final much more to your you apply curfew, no brothers or are to exams are grueling the lords and took at houses. If know do As midterms be than the exams you took as an OAC. caught cheating, say goodbye to you completely free to what you want, approach, you'll credit for that be who are moving out of their the boundaries hair out to under- course; you may even people when you want (within pulling your trying read each and their house. expelled! Take your time and house, try get of the residence rules, however). stand all the concepts that were taught You swear ifs to see the ends. Final exams for the damn question carefully; not a race Alas, year However, the best (and worst) is yet to to you, so you can pass thing. finish winter term finish and ifs time to who can first. up, for Business 111 is especially grueling, as come you. you'll spend released the move out. You start memorize all the brackets Your marks will be over packing up every- No doubt youVe already played you try to tax and all the Christmas holidays. How can I get my thing you brought up, crap around all day and partied all night (rely- and how to calculate bond yields and most of in your marks ask? You dial into the uni- managed to aquire eight months like. you can you ing on coffee and Coke to get you by). the how much more did at versity, or access it from home through (amazed at you This activity will probably continue for a Unfortunately, some of you will fail hours You to all the waking the Internet. If failed a don't accumulate!) say goodbye - one midterm. This you course, week or two after frosh week until you least presents you whom have all Look the and on floor you and with two the get upset! at positive people your realize you actually have to do work options: drop course (and for well over the the so you can gotten to know pre- it a later date if it is a repeat course, replace quite attend classes. You swear you'll spend repeat at required studying vious months. that F with an A The winter term is much eight hours and for or most of your waking studying course your program) pull up your in the like the fall will have As stand your last lineup for It socks and down to work. If the rest of term, except you you doing work for the rest of the year. get right you first at the office latter final exams for your full-credit courses. your year housing (you won't work. totally bombed your midterm, the avoid this if will - the can are lucky), work for There is also a legendary event you you The lure of and having fun option probably won't you. It wont partying year. Winter Carnival. reflect on all that has happened. You will work. Now that midterms over, will entice you away from your are you get and The Winter Carnival is much like realize the mistakes that you made, This won't necessarily involve work - the back to work (or partying, depending on woric. You will Frosh Week, ifs done in the win- all the fun that you had. remem- what 2 months except TV and VCR can be just as deadly. you did for the previous ber the well the bad. until final ter (hopefully there's snow), ifs open to good times, as as Hopefully you'll realize that all this slack- or so) for a month or so exams all and ifs much wilder. Get in All that has happened has changed you, come Exams are spread out over 3 to 4 weeks, students, ing off isn't doing your marks any good, along. better for Just remember week between for as be for or worse. exams is a ritual din- so have a in shape this, you'll running your and you'll get back to work. Just before final you may the events! that have three ahead of will this off for a number of more years the called the Boar's Head Dinner. It is a exams. If are wise, you use ass you Hopefully, you will also get urge ner, you also start and that should and make food and medieval time to Many an will be During this time, can you, you try to get involved and volunteer. There are fun night with good study. all-nighter you Be the first. After for a place to live next those as good as all, costume. If are in residence, pulled (yet again, Business 111 comes looking year. years plenty of opportunities for you to get you your time and be is what will into You will no doubt be stressed sure to take however, your university experience you involved, either in the Students Union or don will serve you dinner (which play). your will have to make of it. allow back him her for out, if need to ace the picky. Remember, you spend Student Publications. Be sure to watch you to get at or especially you

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