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peaceful means through the aus- Stefan Sereda pices of the United Nations to settle Laurier's Senate is letting Canada the dispute." The motion also asked and the United Nations know what for "a copy of this resolution be for- they think of George W. Bush's War warded to the Secretary-General of on Iraq. Even renowned activists in the United Nations, Mr. Kofi Annan, the Laurier community such as Dr. as well as the Prime Minister of Peter Eglin were "taken aback" by Canada, The Right Honorable Jean their bold move. Chretien." Members of the WLU Senate The resolution further demand- voted in favour of carrying three ed its own placement on the official motions in opposition to an Laurier website with a footnote American military strike on Iraq. "encouraging all who see this reso- These motions were presented by lution to take whatever peaceful three different parties: Professor of means necessary to show opposi- Sociology and Anthropology Dr. tion to the use of armed conflict Garry Potter, Senator Ivan between and among nations to set- Mohammed, and a group of stu- tle disputes." This motion was also dents- represented by Dr. Oscar carried with little debate. Cole Arnal. More controversial was the Potter, speaking on behalf of motion that a group of Laurier stu- himself and the under-the-weather dents sought to present. The stu- Dr. Peter Eglin, noted dents dispensed an that the commencing of initiative they had a US led attack on Iraq "Hie Senate taken to petition the by the end of next week 'urges all nations anti-war sentiment is "very possible, even to continue to on campus. very probable." pursue peaceful They further asked Potter suggested means through Senate to pass a that the Senate advise the auspices of motion that would the Canadian the UN to settle classify Laurier as an Government not to "anti-war" campus. Matt Benassi the dispute'" lend material or The students felt this Sam Roberts played to an enthusiastic,and somewhat mesmerized crowd at the Turret any -Mohammed's motion would "raise a voice last Friday night. Who knew that business students could spell S-O-C-l-A-L-l-S-M? diplomatic support to any invasion of Iraq of collective dissent and to condemn any military action against the war" and had already against it. The Senator further com- acquired 750 signatures. SamRoberts was here mented that such an invasion is cur- As a method of persuading the rently being planned without the Senate two students, namely Dave rare debut EP, Brother Down, don't expect to be able to catch consent of the United Nations. Alexander and Jacky Drouin, were Gavin Graham released in 1998, to keep the Roberts in a Turret-sized venue Meant as a symbolic gesture, ready to go on a three-day fast for
l-ro-ny: incongruity between crowd moving up and down - again. Potter offered that George W. Bush peace. This measure proved unnec- what might be expected and and it worked. That took balls. Roberts' seemingly quick rise might not take notice of WLU's essary as Senator Cole Arnal agreed what actually occurs. Example: Didn't anyone tell Roberts that hit to fame is deceiving. He first anti-war stance if he is not heeding to adopt the motion, with Senator Sam Roberts leading the Turret singles are always set closers or wrote his own songs at aged 15 the advice of the UN, but that the Ed Kott of the Biology Department crowd in a chant of S-O-C-l-A-L- left to the encore? then as a member of mid-'9os move is still important as a test of seconding it. The motion was then -l-S-M mid-song this past Friday Roberts played the Turret indie collective, Northstar, who this democratic institution. This was brought to the floor for debate. night. crowd with a calm confidence had only moderate success on a play on Bush's earlier statement The Senate agreed to endorse If you missed out on Sam reserved for those who, like him, campus and community radio, that supporting the war on Iraq the position of the student petition- Roberts' live show last week, and are on the verge of super-star- he became accustomed to the would demonstrate the UN's status ers, since the Senate cannot declare want to know how strong his dom. Riding on the strength of his road and Canadian audiences. as a democratic body. WLU as anti-war based on the stage presence was...well, he 6-song EP, The Inhuman After Northstar disbanded in Eglin arrived to the meeting in statement of a campus minority. "I had Laurier students extolling the Condition, which was released 1998, the now solo Roberts time to see this resolution passed. "I don't want to put words in anyone's virtues of socialism half-way by Maple Music Recordings in recorded the Brother Down EP, was surprised and delighted by the mouth," explained WLU President through his set. I don't think any- 2001, he worked through the played at both the North by outcome," states Eglin, who did not Dr. Robert Rosehart. thing else can do him justice entire EP and also gave us a taste Northeast and South by expect "such a strong motion" One complaint indicated that except for maybe the set list itself: of what to expect on his upcom- Southwest music festivals, and would pass with little opposition. "It the motion was "too vague" since it his current single, "Don't Walk ing full-length debut. Since being began to gain exposure in the was a great day." only asked Laurier to declare itself Away Eileen," was played third; signed to Universal, an entire independent but influential Ivan Mohammed drafted a sim- as an "anti-war campus." summer hit, "Brother Down," album's worth of songs have Toronto press publications NOW ilar motion stating the WLU Senate soon followed. Roberts then been recorded and are waiting to Magazine and EYE. "urges all nations and, more specif- relied on the strength of his yet to be released. Based on how well ically, the United States of America be released material and very these new songs were received, (Continued on page 21) and Iraq to continue to pursue (continued on page 4) 2 News Wednesday March 12 2QQ3 Princess Cinema expands
Jeffrey Hawkins ing number of movie goers seek- ing out alternative films from the This September, if renovations are bigger theatres." completed on schedule The This past weekend the Princess Cinema will include two Princess Cinema Theatre featured new theater screens at a new loca- the 2003 Waterwalker Film tion to be called "Princess 2," Festival; which sold out each currently occupied by Allan Rigby night and housed more than 800 Furniture at 46 King St. N. The citizens within 3 days. new location will play featured Additionally, the Waterloo Festival films similar to what can be found for Animated Cinema 2003 is in larger theatre facilities such as coming soon with scheduled the Waterloo Galaxy. Prices, for showing times at both the Princess the most part, will remain the Cinema and the Waterloo Galaxy. same as will the current style of Both the recent and upcoming fes- films screened at the present loca- tivals have strongly influenced the tion; soon to be known as decision to expand the Princess to "Princess 1 better accommodate the growing John Tutt, owner of the number of patrons and the Princess Cinema, is expanding his increasing percentage of special 18 year old local business events utilizing the theatre's facili- throughout the spring and sum- ties. mer to include a brand new King The addition of the new the- St. location, right around the cor- atre in the downtown core, only ner from WLU. Princess 2 will be Christine Cherry 50 paces from the original loca- equipped with a much better Two new theatres will allow countless more film buffs to point out continuity errors to their friends. tion, is expected to be greeted sound system than the original with open arms by the surround- theatre, sloped seating to better the current Princess theatre will However, "Princess 2" will mega theatre films. According to ing cafes and pubs that continue accommodate taller patrons, and become "Princess 1," featuring feature films that are in line with Tutt, "if Princess 2 was open right to flourish around the theatre two full sized viewing screens. even more of the current tradition- the Princess Cinema doctrine, but now, we would probably be play- crowd. According to Tutt, the new al, foreign, documentary, and cul- broadened to include a greater ing About Schmidt, Bowling for According to Tutt finding out arrangement will not affect the turally intriguing films that tend to public appeal. Although, unlike Columbine, and Spider. Those are what's playing will remain the current format or style of films have more of an intellectual the Galaxy Cinema or Silver city the kinds of big movies that we same; check out The Record, the shown at Princess 1. For nightly appeal than the usual, "pro- or Kings College Cinema; would play in,the new location." Princess Cinema hot line (885- features and matinees, prices will grammed from Toronto films that "Princess 2" will play featured Tutt stated that there are two main 2950), their website remain the same for both the "P1" you see in every other theater." films that are not prescribed by reasons for the expansion: "diver- (http://princess.sentex.net), or sim- and "P2." However, membership Tutt personally drafts and Toronto viewing standards, such sify the current list of films, and ply go down to the theatre and fees "will be a little bit more," in approves all films shown and will as features stamped with the finally to own our own building." look at the marquee signs out order to finance the expansion. All continue to do so for both loca- Hollywood label. But rather more Furthermore, "to accommodate front. in all great news, but how does tions. Additionally, he has stated intellectually stimulating films that the increasing number of K-W res- this affect you: the viewers and that the style of films shown in the community, including univer- idents. We feel that the two addi- payers? Princess 1 will maintain the cur- sity students, yearns for when tional screens within our own Essentially, as Tutt illustrated, rent nature of selected films. seeking alternatives from the building will best suit the increas- 'Prevent, impede and discredit the invasion'
Bryn Boyce ence as an attempt to "raise the stakes on while other universities were engaged in circulation of a People's Resolution on Iraq our governments to rethink the decision of full-fledged walk-outs she didn't feel that it throughout Laurier. March 5 and 6 brought new events and war in the international spirit of peace and "would fly" at Laurier. Thus the decision The Teaching Moratorium is designed to opportunities to the Laurier community resistance." was made for a single hour walk out. promote critical discussion of the war in with the "International Day Of Student The call for student action was endorsed The surrounding (10am-3pm) itinerary Iraq by canceling two regular days of class Strike and Action Against the War in Iraq" by countries from around the world. included an open mic discussion, videos, and dedicating them to this topic in the and the open forum on War in Iraq. Greece, Italy, England, Spain, Mexico and petitions as well as paper doves to sign and event that a war breaks out. The buzz has been growing at Laurier the US have all expressed interest and post in the Hall of Fame outside Wilf's. The People's Resolution on Iraq is a for most of the year as newspaper headlines cooperation in the Day of Action. One grassroots campaign being under- document written by Graeme MacQueen, and television broadcasts continually circle Here at Laurier the organization of the taken was the rice mail-out. First undertak- a founding director of McMaster's Centre the issues of war and terrorism. student strike was spearheaded by faculty en by the Fellowship of Reconciliation in for Peace Studies. The resolution aims The International Day of Action was first and students alike. Naomi Ives, a graduate the 19505, the campaign required that stu- directly to "use all means of a non-violent announced on February 27 by Canadian student and coordinator of Laurier4Peace, dents fill small snack-sized bags with nature to prevent, impede and discredit the student delegates at the Pan-Canadian mobilized 14 volunteers to set up the uncooked rice along with a personalized invasion of Iraq" and "to promote peace Student Conference Against War In Iraq. booths and activities in the Concourse. message. The dramatic gesture is meant in and justice in the 21 st Century". They were adamant that any war in Iraq Students were encouraged to attend the part to show sympathy toward a sanction- Dr. Peter Eglin, professor of Sociology will not be treated "business as usual." walkout that took place between 11-12am torn country. A 'feed them not bomb them ' and Anthropology, has proposed that the "We don't have the economic power to in the Concourse. A musical jam as well as mentality. After these packets were collect- University's Academic Senate and Board of shut down businesses, but we have incred- an optional fast for peace was arranged and ed they were be presented to MP Andrew Governors convene to endorse the lengthy ible social power. We can shut down our despite some minor technical difficulties Telegdi, to be forwarded to the Prime resolution. The circulated petition received bloody schools," proclaimed Canadian with the microphones, it all went splendid- Minister. 767 signatures and successfully lobbied the Federation of Students chair Joel Duff. 'y- Recent anti-war sentiment has become University Senate to declare WLU "an anti- York University activist Mostafa Ives, who was extremely vocal during more and more prominent on campus with war university" as of March 6, 2003. Henaway identified the goal of the confer- the WLUSA work action, explained that the proposed Teaching Moratorium and the
Tru to bleach out the urine stains after readinq Cord News, just try. Pants wetter. Plagiarism Wednesday March 12 2003 at WLU 3 Intellectual theft at Don't steal this article Laurier
Laurier's current process for disciplin- B ryn Boyce ing students found to be plagiarizing is "To be or not to be that is the question, subjective and for the most part is left up whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer to the discretion of the guilty party's pro- the slings and arrows of outrageous for- fessor and Faculty. The hierarchical tune." (Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 3, Sc. process begins with a conference 1) Not so hard is it? Just a simple citation between the professor and the plagiariz- is all it takes to avoid being accused of ing student. Most cases stop here with a Courtesy Regan Watts intellectual theft; the gravest of crimes in warning and an F in either the course or Many in the WLU community viewed Watts' editorial theft as infantile all of academia. the specific plagiarized project. If the sit- Universities from all over are re-eval- uation warrants it, the matter can be for- Bryn Boyce and I never actually saw him working on any- uating the ways they deal with plagia- warded up through the faculty for disci- thing," stated columnist Chris Clemens. "I did- rism and the issue has sprung anew at pline and, in extreme cases, to the VP: The Cord was sent spinning this past week as n't think he did his job properly, I had never Laurier as well. With the Internet becom- Academic, Dr. Smith and University news of plagiarism and resignation streaked met the guy, never talked to him, he never ing more central to academic research, President, Dr. Rosehart for more serious through the WLUSP offices and the popular answered my emails or phoned me," said the problem of ensuring that genuine punishment like expulsion or suspen- online forum, ClubLaurier.ca. Late on Cord columnist Melinda Cockburn material is submitted by students has sion. Monday March 3, former Opinion editor One of Watts' most embarrassing inci- become a vexing problem. Vice-President: Academic, Dr. Regan Watts was found to have plagiarized dents as Opinion Editor prior to his plagiarism Rutgers University Professor Donald Rowland Smith commissioned an ad hoc his February 27 editorial entitled "Irrational was the duplicate printing of an article by McCabe conducted a study surveying Committee on Academic Integrity last Exuberance." The article was previously pub- Cord columnist, Jacky Drouin. The error students in 31 small and medium sized fall to address just this type of academic lished on the front page of the February 19 appeared in both the November 13 and institutions between 1991 and 1995 and issue. Globe and Mail by columnist John Ibbitson. November 27 papers. found that one in four college students The committee comprised of Dean A Cord editor brought the matter to the A forum on Journalistic Integrity was held cheated more than once in their aca- McMurray, WLUSU VP: University attention of The Cord staff, after a hint from a in the Dr. Alvin Woods Building room 3-203 demic careers. He further noted that Affairs Kristi Edwards, the Registrar Dr. friend raised a red flag. "His editorials were on Friday March 7. The forum was well Business and Engineering majors were John Metcalfe, Director of becoming increasingly suspicious, but none attended by WLUSP volunteers and employ- the most likely to cheat and "have more Undergraduate Business Programs, Dr. of us ever thought that he'd actually lift them ees, but sparsely so by the campus communi- of a bottom-line mentality. They have a Cheryl Harvey (Chair of the committee) from major news sources," commented the ty. The Dean of Students, David McMurray project and maybe decide to take short- as well as four faculty members and an Editor, preferring to remain anonymous. was in attendance to show his support and cuts, like cheating," (Plagiarized from an undergraduate student representative. Editor-in-Chief, Christine Cherry discov- give some suggestions. article/interview by Chris The committee has ered the source of the plagiarism The forum lasted an hour Wahlers, Colgate spent a lot of time reviewing by typing a line from the article "I was shocked to and half and with a great deal 1998.) to Watts into the of debate over hiring practices Maroon-News "Incidents of pla- the issue of plagiarism and attributed realize that he WLU Associate Dean has several search engine. as well as Cord constitutional are proba- investigated Google would be so bold Dr. David giarism avenues from which to "I was shocked to realize that procedures relating to the ter- of Science, bly rampant but as to plagiarize a Peirson admits that inci- address the of intel- he would be so bold as to mination. Many WLUSP vol- they are not being problem plagia- column by some- dents of plagiarism are lectual theft. rize a column by someone as one as unteers in attendance were caught or reported prominent but Some solu- prominent as John Ibbitson. had worried that the poor choices "probably rampant very much." possible I as John Ibbitson" they are not being caught tions include, first and fore- assumed, incorrectly, that of Watts may negatively impact -Dr. David Peirson or reported very much." most, the adoption of an because Regan is a fourth year -Christine Cheny their reputations as well as that This reality inside the Honour Code. The code political science student he of the entire Cord. Faculty of Science is not would outline academic would be capable of producing Newly hired 2003-2004 isolated and Dean of protocols to be reviewed an original and interesting dialogue on current Editor-in-Chief, Wilbur McLean, explained Students David McMurray points out and signed by every student before political concerns. I feel stupid for being so that there would be changes made to the hir- that "the problem right now is that there admittance to Laurier. naive." ing to encourage only dedicated and reliable isn't a lot being done." The ad hoc committee has looked at Matthew Michels wrote in a letter for the applicants to become editors. These changes Turnitin.com, an anti-plagiarism various models around North America to March 5 Cord, "I thought he had probably included a position paper outlining the vision website, has been contracted by Laurier find a workable precedent. One popular plagiarized someone because if you look at for the given section as well as a more thor- to help double check the originality of approach is the creation "of a culture of his earlier columns, Watts demonstrates a ough interview process with editing test. The student work. The project came online academic integrity," where violations more rudimentary grasp of the English lan- current process is fairly informal and has been last fall and many more students have and plagiarism are low due to a commu- guage." under heavy scrutiny since Watts' miscon- been caught as a result of its ability to nal intolerance of it. Watts resigned early on Tuesday March 4, duct. "The new hiring process should help to verify originality in 24 hours. The docu- The most radical school investigated due to what he claimed to be time constraints. weed out some of the people who would tra- ment source analysis employed by the was the ultra-private Haverford private When contacted, Watts refused to comment ditionally apply on a whim," while rewarding website creates a digital fingerprint of a college in Pennsylvania. This institution, on the reasons for his resignation or his "those who put some thought and effort into submitted document and then compares boasting a 7-1 faculty to student ratio, motives for plagiarizing. Watts does take full their application." it to the other works in the database. The has created this culture of academic responsibility and has not deflected any of the Some individuals on ClubLaurier's forums
professor is then emailed with a list of integrity through close student - profes- blame to others inside WLUSP. "It was have not only accosted Watts for his conduct sections that were plagiarized, along sor ties. The professors know the students nobody's fault but my own." in the paper, but also tied the matter to the with sources and links to the original and know their writing so it is more diffi- After the resignation, Cherry perused September firing of then Editor-in-Chief, sources. cult to plagiarize. A peer stu- Watts' past material and found another pla- Maneesh Sehdev. At the forum Brian Peirson notes that this winter the dent review board was also set up to deal giarized article from the January 29 issue enti- D'Souza, a sporadic writer for the Cord, blast- Faculty of Science has reported 14 inci- with any infractions although the inci- tled "Monkey See, Dubya Do," an article ed Field and the other Administration claim- dents of plagiarism, with several of them dents are few and far between. which stole full paragraphs and ideas from ing they "brought this upon themselves" coming from a course taught by an It is apparent that this option is not New York Times journalist Maureen Dowd, in when they terminated Sehdev. Field exceptionally thorough professor when it feasible at a public institution however, a her January 29 column "The Empire Strikes explained that Sehdev was the second highest comes to plagiarism. The number to date strong culture of academic integrity is First." paid member of WLUSP and his termination has nearly reached the total 16 incidents genuinely supported by Dean WLUSP President Dave Field contacted was dueto performance not content. "Regan's that have accumulated in the last three McMurray. He suggests a greater educa- Ibbitson on March 4 to offer an apology on issue was a content issue, and I don't want to terms. He attributes much of this tion about plagiarism in class, as well as behalf of Student Publications. Both Ibbitson brand Maneesh with this sort of light." increase to Turnitin.com services and an during orientation, would help to deter and the Globe and Mail have indicated that When Sehdev was dismissed, five editors increase in professor diligence toward students. they do not intend to take legal action against resigned in outrage over the WLUSP Board of
plagiarism. The Honour Code is something that WLUSP. Watts stated that he had emailed Directors decision - the former Opinion edi- "We're prepared to send them up [for exists in theory and is adhered to by most both Ibbitson and Dowd to apologize for his tor, Dillon Moore, was one of these editors. discipline] if we have goods but we don't Laurier students. But there are always actions. Dowd and the New York Times have The Cord has had a trying year and the often have the goods," said Peirson, those that choose to cut corners and yet to be contacted by Field. incidents with Watts have only exacerbated referring to the difficult and long process necessitate the formalizing of procedure Watts, hired midway through this year's the problems. The position of Opinion editor of smoking out plagiarists even with the and discipline for one of those glaringly fall term, only worked on 12 issues but many will remain vacant for the remainder of the help of Turnitin.com. "They [plagiarists] obvious rules; Thou Shalt Not Covet columnists working under him were dis- semester and will be edited by Cherry and are not reported very often." They Neighbours Fourth Year Thesis. pleased with his performance. "He was non- Assignment Editor Caitlin Howlett. existent, I sent all my columns to Christine 4 News Wednesday March 12 2003 Three anti-war Bag O' Crime FALSE FIRE ALARM 0122 HRS FRI MISCHIEF 2100 HRS FRI FEB TRESPASS 0228 HRS SAT MAR FEB 28/03 28/03 01/03 motions Person(s) unknown caused a fire Person(s) unknown painted over Two non WLU passed males were alarm at the Science Building by an advertising poster in the north charged with trespassing when (continued from Cover) cal as the UN does not current- activating a pull station. No sign of stairwell of the Nichols Centre. they were found coming out ofthe ly support the war, and the peti- smoke or fire was found. construction site on Briker Ave. Dr. Rosehart suggested that tion is only a time-based state- MEDICAL ASSIST 2045 HRS FRI an amendment be attached not- ment made by a number of stu- MISCHIEF 0140 HRS FRI FEB FEB 28/03 FALSE FIRE ALARM 2313 HRS SAT ing that the campus was anti- dents and other representatives 28/03 An ambulance was called for a MAR 01/03 war in respect to the impending of the Laurier community. A resident of Bricker Residence WLU student who had multiple Person(s) unknown caused a fire war on Iraq. The decisions made by the was found to be responsible for cuts on her hand. She had fallen on alarm at the Aird Centre by activat- The vote to carry this motion Senate opposed a comment discharging a fire extinguisher on King St carrying a picture at the ing a pull station. No sign of smoke was the only one among the made on Wednesday March 5, the 9th floor. The matter will be for- time and cut her hand on the bro- or fire was found three requiring a count. In the by Rogers Television phone-in warded to the Judicial Affairs ken glass. She was transported to end, the motion show host Wayne Council. hospital for treatment. was passed with McLean. McLean 22 senators in "I feel Laurier stu- stated that stu- favour and six dents have dents at WLU fgradphotos.ca opposed. While behaved very were not taking three senators significant action responsibly.' >>y voted to abstain, against the war. In I Portrait Studio several more did -WLU President Robert particular, he put I not even vote at Rosehart, on student down the efforts all. This means activism against the war made by profes- that 50 percent of sors and students | WMWMMMm the Senate voted to make speeches • Save over $50.00 to carry the motion endorsing about the issue as boring with the petitioners, the absolute invective yawning. m You Choose from 8-10 Poses minimum required to pass a res- In retaliation, Rosehart was t;i. olution. remarked "personally, I « cronenberg dovM ®"*** The motion was also very offended by [McLean's] changed to state that the Senate comments on Laurier students." only endorses the petitioners' Rosehart capped the lengthy view that Laurier is an anti-war meeting by saying "I feel Laurier campus based on the results of students have behaved very this petition in respect to the responsibly." impending military action on opens Friday! 144-5553 #1 RatedAA plays two weeks! I Iraq and at this time in particu- 370 Highland Rd. W. Kitchener lar. The notion of time was criti- Fri 7 & 11:20 , sat 9:15 & 11:20 Sun 9:15 . [email protected]
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I have learned that I need to and make ,mevery experience what you Ad Production Assistants Nicole Wilker prehend. learn how to stand up for myself. I have will. Have the will. And hey, what's a lit- Mikel Sala KamAthwal So what have I learned? Never learned that my tribal name would be tle extra cheese with your Linguine Juliah Thrift enough and never everything. I have Wind That Blows Long due to my innate Chicken Amatriciana? learned that whoever said "the more long-windedness, as is evident in this you know, the more you realize you editorial. I have learned that I need to Editor or the Week The opinions expressedin this editorial are those of is on believe myself. need to think, to necessarily those of - don't know" right the money. in I the author and do not reflect Jeff Latosik yeah Jeff I board, have learned that I need to learn more. I question, to breathe and to sometimes The Cord Staff, the editorial WLUSPorWLU. have learned that there is so much out even take a break. I have learned to give Contributors Melinda Cockbum, Ben Durrer, Bernard Dawson, Jordan Retraction: The Cord would like to apologize to Maureen Dowd and The New York Times for the article "Monkey See, Dubya jocius, Rory Nisan, Paul Jarret, Joseph Farag, Mary Hermsen, Do" that appeared on page 9 of the Opinion section in the January 29th edition of the Cord. The lead opinion article, which Gavin Graham, Kaylea McCarron, Brad Skelton, Eric. Warner, to yet again word-for-word duplication of the article "The Empire Strikes First," written by Caicial Taunt and their predicted bowling success, my little sis- was attributed Regan Watts is a ter for trying to borrow my Def Leppard record...! said "No Maureen Dowd for The New York Times on January 29, 2003. The Cord does not condone plagiarism or misrepresentation. way.", Christopher Walken for his fever which the only pre- Student Publications will take every action possible to prevent this from happening again, including changes to hiring policy scription tor wasmore cowbell, smokers, Maurice, jokers, mid- and Should have or we invite to contact us at [email protected]. night tokers, Paint tt Black, Stefan for forgetting the last name copy editing procedures. you any questions concerns, you ot Kristy clean shaven men everywhere, I'm a gangsta for life... take your life, sex your wife and everything nice) Roast beef and cheddar sandwiches. Yummy egg salad.... even though there wasn't enough salt:, The New York Times, Wilbur's ho train, Maneesh for the talk, rainbow pubes, pube fungi, O' Wilbur's ass gas for welcoming Christine, head rubs, Dave's A LOAD LETTERS rug Dave's dirty chair.... "Is Christine here?" ass grease, singu- lar ass hairs, Kristen for only giving me room for a singular ass hair, Over the top, Bryn's acting skills, ClubLaurier's forums for Senator Watts please as Opinion Editor of the faith I would like to think 10, 2002, and posed the fol- setting arecord, Atavan for gettingChristine through the week- resign Cord without providing any that acting honestly and in lowing question: "If my end, Laura for giving me 21 hours, "I just, shit out my c010n..." explanation to the student good faith is not only a degree is a share of stock, I had hoped that the allega- body that directly addresses responsibility of student rep- what is it really worth right a The Cord Weeklyis the officialstudent newspaper ot Wilfridlaurier University. It is an editori- tions of plagiarism against the incidents outlined above. resentatives, but of all stu- now?" I can't provide ally independentnewspaper publishedby Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications, Waterloo, were limited to the 2001-2002, you dents at is ironic quantitative answer, but if I a corporation without share capital. you inci- During Laurier. It dent with John Ibbitson and served as an elected director that you currently serve as an apply your analogy to All letters to the editormustbe signedand submitted with the authorS name, student identifi- the Globe and Mail, but it of the board for WLUSU. elected student representa- Senate, your position as a cation number, and telephone number. Letters mustbe received by noon Tuesday on disk, or via e- rnail at tetters@wlusp. com. Letters mustbe typed or easily legibleand may not exceed 350 words. has been pointed out that Thus, I am sure you are tive on the University Senate, student representative ren- The Cordreserves theright toeditany letter forbrevityand clarity. TheCordreserves theright toreject your article from January 19, familiar Article directly deals with ders you a director on an anyletter, in wholeor in part. with XVII which "Monkey See, Dubya Do," Section 1 (a) of the WLUSU maintaining the academic academic board who works The Cord reserves the right not topublish materialthai is deemed tobe libelous or in contra- had been lifted from By-law 22, which outlines integrity of Laurier. to ensure that the value of venbon with theCord's CodeofEthics or journalisticstandards. Maureen Dowd, a staff cor- liabilities of directors and During the WLUSA my degree is not under- Opinionsexpressedare those of theauthorand do notnecessarily reflect those of theEditorial respondent at the New York specifically states that all strike, you laudably stood up mined. The minutes record- Board, WLUSP, WLU orHamilton Web Printing. Times. Since then, you have directors of WLUSU must for academic integrity during ed at Senate indicate that Cord subscription rates are $20.00 per term foraddresses within Canada. The Cord isprinted resigned from your position honestly (and) in good an open on October you have only been present by Hamilton WebPrinting and is publishedevery Wednesday. "act forum 6 Opinion Wednesday March 122Qfn
I'm Sorry But... Laurier Shorts. "Waiting for a bus" Let's build Brantford
and the guy in the big, black Chevy, become the student heart of Laurier Brantford, consider yourselves lucky I didn't get a allowing students the study, recreation, work chance to find out who you are. and student government space they deserve. That brings up another point. What's By giving students this space, WLU would the normal speed limit on any city street proactively address the concerns of current unless otherwise posted? 50 km/h. That's students that their student life is suffering due right, 50! That means a pedestrian to a lack of student resources. A Student should be able to cross the street when Centre would allow Brantford students the the little man made of lights says so opportunity to develop a student identity fos- Melinda Cockburn without worry about someone going 80 Ben Durrer tered by their own individual experience. not having the time to stop and the With an acknowledgement of student identity pedestrian almost gets their knees taken Brantford students would have the opportuni- A lot of people in this city have a car to off. This goes for people turning right at In 1999, the Administration at Wilfrid Laurier ty to develop their own student voice and pro- drive. The rest of us rely on the bus and a set of lights as well. University chose the city of Brantford to begin grams based on the immediate needs of their our own two feet to get us anywhere. I If your light is green and people are a satellite project of the Waterloo campus. campus. The innovative academic program- used to feel very safe knowing that I'm crossing the street, frigging slow down Brantford was chosen for a variety of reasons; ming, small campus experience, and strength not driving because I've seen the way so you don't almost hit them. the downtown core has a lot of growth poten- in student life makes Laurier Brantford the that people drive in this city. The side- Pedestrians have the right of way and tial, the city is extremely supportive of the uni- place to be! walks present no big threat to a person that means that you do not have the right versity, and real estate in the core is relatively Building the Student Life Centre may soon unless it comes in the form of ice, pud- to honk at them and inch towards them inexpensive compared to Waterloo. become a reality. Currently the Students' dles, or the occasional group of rowdy when they are on the crosswalk and the Since its inception Laurier Brantford has Union Building at Laurier Waterloo is funded teenagers who won't move even an inch light is in their favour. If your light is red, experienced the growing pains of any small by a small student fee. In much the same man- to let you get by and on your way. Well it means stop. It's something even a campus, but many positive developments ner the Student Centre at Brantford can be now being a pedestrian is not a very child in kindergarten knows. You stop at have occurred. Its innovative programs funded through a partnership between the pleasant thing. a red light and allow the pedestrians to include the flourishing Contemporary Studies university, the community and the students. While winter is making a halt-assed cross at their light. discipline and the partnership Concurrent On March 27, 2003 the WLUSU Board of attempt at going away, the sidewalks It scares me to think that one day I Education program with Nippissing. These Directors will be holding a referendum on the present new perils - namely inconsider- could get smacked on the corner at the programs have attracted a lot of attention to Brantford Campus. The voting will determine ate drivers. 7-11 by someone in too much of a hurry the campus and have helped student numbers whether the students of Brantford support an Sure it may be hilarious to some to to get to the McDonalds up King St. Just rise from an original 50 to 600 in the coming initiative to build their own Student Life drive purposely through a dirty puddle calm down drivers, it'll still be open year. Centre by contributing $35 per term. and soak those waiting for their bus, but when you get there and you'll be able to It is about time that Laurier Waterloo stood This is an opportunity for the students of to those pedestrians, it's a pretty big piss eat your animal bi-product laden food in up and took notice of our colleagues at this Laurier Brantford to make their voices heard off. A person could be on their way to peace without worrying about the fact campus. Waterloo students should under- and make positive steps in developing their class to hand in a paper they stayed up that you just shattered someone's legs in stand more then anyone how difficult this campus in the future. The Student Life Centre all night trying to finish, and some jerk your desperate attempt to fill yourself kind of growth is when there is no space to is a project that will be entirely driven by stu- just happens to be feeling mischievous with greasy food. expand to; however, the problem in Brantford dent leadership, but in order to see this vision that day, sees the person waiting for the Walking around a university town is not the lack of space, just the accessibility realized it is quintessential that the students of bus, notices the huge puddle, and drives should be a lot safer than it is. The and lack of services. Brantford support the initiative. If you would through it just for kicks. Unfortunately, majority of students do not have a car to Since the fall of 2002, students and admin- like to be involved in the campaign for the the person waiting for the bus was too get around and should feel safe as istrators at the Brantford campus have been Laurier Brantford Student Life Centre, please busy trying to save their paper from get- pedestrians. lobbying the WLU administration to buy a feel free to contact me at [email protected]. ting soaked and didn't get the licence So the next time you feel like speed- Student Life Centre. This building would plate number. I'm sure if they did, some- ing across a crosswalk, or soaking some- one would have gotten a nice big dry one minding their own business, just cleaning bill to pay for the water stains think: What would you be doing if you on the pedestrian's nice suede coat. Yes, didn't have a car? You'd be like the rest the coat is older than I am but that's not of us and then you'd know what it's like the point. to resent all those inconsiderate drivers. You should be able to stand at the bus stop in front of the AC and not worry about some asshole swerving into the area where the bus stops and getting hit Be happy, write a in the face and head by salt, mud, slush and rocks, not to mention having to letter! worry about how much having a second coat cleaned is going to cost you. So in [email protected] to the guy the little white car Api
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L E T T E RS at one out of the last four meet- drop significantly. Sehdev worked world. Sorry folks, but social be Western European (although I disagree with your assertion ings. diligently for The Cord for a num- activism purely for self-absorbed not Italian) and Christian. that your piece is not about "reli- Although there are no guide- ber of years. By dismissing him, reasons does not impress me. If The wonderful part about gion, race or creed;" it clearly IS lines in the by-laws of University Student Publications also dis- you want to make a difference try Canada and its sense of identity is about your perceptions about Senate that specifically articulate missed many students who getting Mommy and Daddy to that there is no pure Canadian whose religions, races or creeds that members must act in good enjoyed his edge in the opinion stop gassing up that pig of an identity. The whole point of multi- count the most in our pluralist cul- faith, does it need to be overtly section and could relate to his S.U.V. or disgusting minivan so culturalism in Canada is that it is ture. stated? I hope not. While plagia- refusal to agree with standardized you don't send any more money explicitly to be "defined by the Michael Borrelli rizing your submissions to The norms (so often emphasized and to Bush and his cronies, or how semblance of its parts," even Cord may not be deemed an aca- rewarded in the Laurier commu- about boycotting some of these though you find yourself in oppo- Wilder doesn't know her demic offence because it was not nity). Power to the people American criminal corporations, sition with this ideal. My father history course work, I'd like to think that Maneesh! or even better, fly to Baghdad and and his family are Canadian, and academia is not solely limited to Ashley-Bree Nason act as human shield, now that have been allowed to maintain Regarding Jenifer Wilder's March the classroom. I acknowledge that would impress me. Would any of their Italian heritage without any 5 Opinion Piece titled "Canadian you were elected to your position I am not Pro-War, I'm Anti- these things be too much of a dis- American-style pressure to con- Culture: Blank Slate", the piece of Student Senator and that your Stupid ruption from you little insular, form into a melting-pot. had good intentions, but has no term expires on June 30, 2003. upper-middle class academic Canada offers a diversity of historical basis in which to make However, your continued mem- Last week countless others and I world? Maybe it is just easier to cultures that aren't just "tolerat- judgements on. bership would undermine that were subjected to Laurier's anti- sing songs in the Concourse and ed," but celebrated. No one is Canada, like Europe, has grad- very same academic integrity that war protest. While sitting in the preach to the converted for a day asking you to mask your own cul- ually moved towards the idea of a the office of your current position Torque Room trying to complete than actually put forth the effort tural distinctiveness, but the City secular state in the modern era. is supposed to uphold. some homework, I was required to affect real change. of Toronto referring to a Christmas This means that there is a school Just as you stood up for aca- approached and asked to sign a Greg Rousell tree as a holiday tree is meant as system controlled by the province demic integrity during the open petition. When I refused, this indi- 2nd Year Honours Psychology an inclusionary action, not as an instead of the church. The sepa- forum last October, I now do the vidual made a comment that I attack on your beliefs. Something rate school board is an alternative same by asking that you immedi- must be pro-war (She must not Yeah Cord, Yeah Women like this does not erase existing that preserves a religious presence ately resign your position from the have seen the peace symbol that culture in Canada because one in Catholic elementary and high University Senate. has been hanging around my I would like to congratulate the does not exist, it IS a mosaic and schools. Jason Shim neck since long before Dubya Cordon doing an excellent jobfor NOT white, Anglo-Saxon Even New York has a stole the presidential election). their International Women's Week Christendom. Chinatown and Little Italy. While Personal attacks in poor taste When I replied that it was not a issue. I don't know if they have pro-war stance, that I was too ever devoted such large of a space There have been many times that pragmatic to engage in their to IWW previously. When I saw ■MVHMRPI I have seen opinions written in protest, she turned away to harass the diagram of a woman's genitals The Cord that I have not agreed others into signing the petition. I on the front I was extremely with. For the most part, I have guess she was only willing to dis- delighted. It takes a lot of 'ovaries' allotted this to the expression of cuss the issue with people who to put something so controversial, opinion and appreciated them as agreed with her. This kind of especially something that a lot of EJJEJ3H® so. However, after reading a letter dichotomous thinking is disturb- women have probably not seen by Matthew Michels in the March ing, to say the least, at an institute before on the front page, let alone sth edition of The Cord, I could of higher learning, and analogous within the paper. And all of the not help myself but to write this to the U.S. stance that, "You are articles that were written by differ- letter. either with us, or against us." ent women on campus were an I agree on the point that pla- I don't think I have ever wit- amazing contribution. I would giarism by anybody, especially nessed such a selfish act as these like to thank everyone at The the media, is not an acceptable people engaged in last Cord and everyone who partici- action. In this regard, I will offer Wednesday. The organizers and pated in any kind of activity last no argument. However, the letter participants in this demonstration week to celebrate women. Even goes on to criticize Mr. Watts on a must know that it would have justrecognizing the fact that being PET SHOP personal level, an act that I also absolutely no effect on the poten- a woman in our society is different deem unacceptable. When it is tial war against Iraq. I would hope than being a man - the norm is a pointed out that large words were that they are not so naive as to great achievement. used in the article, did Mr. believe that Bush would say "Oh Nicole van der Wolf BOYS? Michels need to implicitly imply no, those students in Waterloo that Mr. Watts did not understand said we shouldn't attack so call Jennifer Wilder a racist? the meanings of said words? Is the the whole thing off." Therefore the BUY, SELL &TRADE fact that Mr. Michels does not only real end result to such a day After reading your latest editorial, your used CDs & DVDs at The Beat Goes On appreciate the work of Mr. Watts of action is for all those who par- "Canadian culture: Blank Slate," I in any way related to the main ticipated in it to go home at the am left feeling angry and con- point, that plagiarism is wrong? end of the day with some erro- fused. Your "opinion" verges on Now, don't get me wrong. I neous satisfaction that they were latent racism as your article am not writing an attack on Mr. political and tried to change the assumes that to be Canadian is to Michels. v i ilS** As a member of the £m% * ■ Laurier community, I assume that it I ** Sir/ ■ i§!: he is educated and knowledge- | IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY able, speaking out on a tough sub- ject. However, I must request that further criticism refrain from per- sonal attacks on individuals The Judicial Affairs Council is seeking highly motivated, because there is no room in a dynamic individuals represent their community part of paper like The Cord for such to as words. Laurier's peer judicial system for the 2003-04 academic Richard Seale year. The following positions are available: - 1 Chairperson Kudos to Sehdev's legal - 1 Vice-Chairperson action - 5 Counsellors - 3 Student Advisors Congratulations to Manesh Sehdev for taking action against Application packages are available in the Dean of Students' Student Publications. 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Americans claim to assimilate foreign cul- think this voice matters? Do you still hands, as we were the first womyn he had tures into their system, there are still stark Who are you Rory Nisan? believe that Europe doesn't deserve a veto? met to go to the washroom alone. divisions to be found within their country. Nicolas Dupont Upset that International Womyns' Radical uprisings in the 60's have yet to Who are you? Who are you Rory Nisan to Week was being used as a scapegoat to correct the economic balance between pretend that Europe doesn't deserve a veto? Radio Laurier doesn't like me vent male's issues with womyn, and feeling minorities and urban elites. I am not even going to talk about your degraded and disgruntled I left Radio Canada has never been a monolithic revolting thoughtson war in Iraq. All I want With the advent of International Womyns' Laurier on a mission to identify and make nation of Christian Europeans. In fact, one is to make you understand why you are Week I was excited by the prospect of people aware ofwhat REAL womyns issues province contains so many francophones wrong about Europe. interesting and informative debate in the are. Some issues which should have taken with their own distinct culture that from the Maybe you are one of these guys who general public about some intrinsic wom- the forefront in Radio Laurier's quizare: 4/5 1960's to 90's, they wanted to form their are convinced that Germany should shut yns' issues. After all, who really acknowl- female undergrads surveyed at Canadian own state. up and still be ashamed for World War 11, edges the pertinent challenges faced by universities said that they have been vic- We should remember that when any- and that France should follow the USA womyn on a daily basis? tims of violence in a dating relationship, thing is in dispute, it is not the more devel- without a doubt because Americans saved Much to my dismay, I entered the con- 29% of these assaults were sexual assaults, oped or refined culture that will survive, it our ass in 1945. Are you? Hopefully you course to hear a radio Laurier DJ playing a 60% of Canadian college males said they is the more forceful and adaptive people are not. I'd rather hope that you are one of quiz game about what he felt were wom- would commit sexual assault if they were who have made inroads everywhere. the few narrow-minded North Americans yns' issues. Firstly, creating a "fun" game certain they would not be caught, 6/10 Thanks to imperialism and colonialism, who think they know perfectly well what is regarding a topic, which should be taken incidents of spousal homicide involve a western and European cultures are both going on in the world, though they have no serious, was offensive in itself. He then pro- history of violence in which the police parroted and despised internationally. clue about it. Therefore, I am going to tell ceeded to ask the question, "Why do were aware of the history, 4,600 women In a film called Taxi Driver, the anti- you a bit about Europe. womyn go to the bathroom in pairs?" The will die of cervical cancer this year, for hero, Travis Bickle cruises through his city The aim of the EU has always been to most obvious problem with this statement every dollar a male earns in Canada a in search of purity. He lets it be known that promote an area of freedom and econom- is that it falsely generalizes the female pop- female earns 75 cents, 120 million womyn "one day, a real rain will wash the scum ic development. Europeans love peace and ulation. Furthermore, and what we believe have undergone female genital mutilation, and filth off the streets". In the film's violent it is for this reason that we don't want a war to be the larger problem, is that womyn and a further 2 million will undergo this finale, he becomes that force for social in Iraq (furthermore that it isn't going to going to the bathroom in pairs is not in every year (* Stats taken from: Stats change when he kills three men. The film's solve anything). I am aware that there are itself a feminine issue, but rather it is our Canada,American Cancer Society, Ontario message is deliberate and easy to under- probably some oil concerns as well. male counterparts that create an issue out Institute of Studies and Education, and stand: any search for this cultural purity will However, believe me, the main reason of this matter. Considering that as womyn UNICEF). end in tragedy because no such purity ever why France talks about using its veto is we are not bothered by the bathroom Therefore, it is evident that International existed in the first place. peace. Unfortunately, some leaders in habits of other womyn, not to mention this Womyns' week should be an opportunity In a society over conscious of litigation, Europe (American fellow Blair in Great is completely irrelevant to International to discuss issues that are overlooked in our it does seem sad that some people would Britain, quasi fascist Aznar in Spain and Womyns' Week. society but at the same time are important be offended by paying tribute to Christmas Berlusconi in Italy) are in favour of war. But In lieu of the Dj's light-hearted and sar- not only to womyn but to men as well. and Easter. This is one of the effects of a I am sure that if you had seen how massive castic handling of an important topic a Womyn have been given one week out of post-modern world, where everything the demonstrations against war were, you friend and I entered the booth to confront fifty- two weeks to focus on intrinsic around us is a construct of the people's free would have understood that Europeans the DJ and his two male sidekicks. He treat- inequalities within society. Hopefully the choices. Should people be indoctrinated don't want a war; even in England! ed us with as little respect as he treated the next International Womyns' week will be into a new culture? If you know your histo- France is the only European country topic of International Womyns' Week. It treated with more respect and with the seri- ry, you should know that that was the ban- besides UK to have a veto at the UN was at this point that I notified him that he ousness it deserves. ner in which imperialism was carried out. Security Council and is going to use it, if it was generalizing and that I, as a womyn, janelle Simpkins and Laura Shelton Brian D'Souza has to, and express the voice of more than go to the washroom alone. He preceded to 370 million European citizens. Don't you deligitimize us by asking us to shake our
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® bbhb w Wednesday March 122003 International 9 Budget helps military War on Terror Watch Britain and Canada petition council for more time
In an effort to break the stalemate that has gripped the United Nations Security Council over when to set a deadline for weapons inspections, Britain and Canada have teamed up to advocate a plan that would propose a 45-day continuation of inspec- tions. In a rare act of imperial sol idarity, thetwo nations tried to find common ground that would reconcile American hastiness and European hesitation. Although America has
Contributed Photo said that the council will vote on the US-UK- Spanish resolution this week, it has said that HMCS Algonquin sails to the Arabian Sea to join Operation Apollo, Canada's contribution to the war on terror. The it will consideran extension on the March 17 deadline, but 45 days is too much. John Manley's Jeffery, Chief of the Land Staff, announced the modern and highly capable diesel-electric However, six nations that sit on the coun- award of a $137 million contract to Cubic submarines acquired from the British Royal cil haveendorsed that45-day extension, and budget increases Defense Applications of San Diego, California, Navy. combined with French threats to veto, effec- for a new weapon effects simulation (WES) The DND designated the Corner Brook as tively ensure that the current resolution will system for the Canadian Army. a 2,400 tonne diesel-electric submarine built not pass. Canada's military AWES system permits force-on-force train- in Britain. It was commissioned in the Royal Canadian Ambassador to the UN Paul ing to be conducted in a manner that repre- Navy in 1992 and taken out of service in 1994 Heinbecker proposed that Hans Blix submit abilities abroad sents realistic battlefield conditions in a con- after Britain moved to operate only nuclear- a list of outstanding disarmament objectives trolled training environment. If this system is propelled submarines. Canada, among other and set a timeline to achieve them. Paul Jarrett- taken with the Canadian forces into the field it countries, refuses to use nuclear powered The Laurier graduate maintained confi- might help to prevent such incidents as the technology. If properly funded the submarines dence that Iraq could be disarmed peaceful- On February 18, Canadian Minister of friendly-fire incident in Afghanistan that killed will play a vital role in international operations ly, saying yesterday that "we are convinced Finance John Manley released his first budget, four Canadian soldiers. Moreover, this system because they will be able to secretly enter hos- that Iraq is substantiallycontained and that, if planning one of Canada's biggest spending will allow Canadian Forces to continue their tile waters and engage in combat or facilitate it cooperates, can be disarmed without a sprees in decades. training for both peacekeeping and combat reconnaissance. shot being fired." Military spending was increased signifi- abroad. Canada bought the nearly new sub- cantly in part due to demands from leading The WES will allow Canadian troops to marines three years ago for $750 million, War could cost 70,000 airline jobs lobby groups such as the Council for improve their overall output through training which was considered a bargain at the time. Canadian Security in the 21st Century while reducing their chances for exercise Recent testing in Britain has shown that all the The major American airlines said yesterday (CCS2I). related injuries. McCallum commented "this submarines, including two already delivered that annual losses could amount to $10.7 bil- Mr. Manley's budget made a significant leading edge technology offers our troops the by the Royal Navy to Canada, have either cor- lion if there is a war in Iraq, which would and long-term investment in Canada's defence most realistic and safe way to train for opera- roded or cracked valves. CBC analysts report- likely result in 70,000 job losses. capabilities. It included an immediate alloca- tions," and "this is an excellent example of ed that repairing the problem could cost as The potential downsizing that could tion of $270 million this fiscal year for meeting the commitment to give our soldiers much as $2 million. The British government is result from war comes at a tough time for air- Operation Apollo in Afghanistan, the mission the best possible bang for the buck." willing to fix the two vessels still in British ship- lines that have already axed 100,000 Canada undertook in the wake of September Moreover, an esteemed military expert yards, but will not pay for the merchandise employees in the wake of September 11. The 11, 2001. Furthermore, this funding will help from Wlfrid Laurier University agrees with already delivered. But the Royal Navy is too airlines expect overall traveler volume to fall to pay for the current Afghani peacekeeping many pundits that the first priority of the DND busy mobilizing its forces for the possible war by more than eight percent, as it did during mission launched last month. is to replace the decrepit Sea King helicopters. in Iraq to deal with such minor issues at this the 1991 Gulf War. Additionally, the budget called for an The Sea Kings were produced in the 1960's time. The Air Transport Group, representing ongoing increase of $800 million per year of and are ship-based helicopters that used to be With much of the spending going to proj- major airlines, said that it based its estimates new funding beginning in 2003-04. It also sets state-of-the art. They played a vital role in the ects that were initiated prior to the budget on a twenty- percent cancellation rate of pre- aside a $125 million reserve for unforeseen Canadian Navy with multiple tasks including there will be little room for more large ticket bookecl flights that it experienced after the events in 2002-03 and $200 million for submarine detection, long range reconnais- purchases such as a new fighter jet to replace US raised its domestic terror alert from yel- 2003-04. sance and search and rescue. Without the Sea the CF-18 Hornet, even though Bombardier is low to orange in early February. This funding will help the Department of Kings the Canadian forces would be blind in building a state-of-the-art fighter craft in con- The continued rise in the price of jet fuel National Defence (DND) to address the mili- any overseas mission. junction with Lockheed-Martin. after a potential war was also considered in tary's ability to keep functioning at the same The February 27,2002 crash of a Sea King Canadian fighter pilots have had a long the estimate. level and help to stabilize the Canadian on the deck of HMCS Iroquois highlighted the history as being aces in the sky, but if the budg- Forces. need forthe budget funds to repair or purchase et is not enhance in the future Canada may not Massive bomb tested in Florida As a result Canada will be able to maintain new ship-based helicopters. The Defence be able to contribute to international conflicts its commitment to international peacekeeping, Department argued that the Sea King crash in the same manner. The most recent missions In a move that many see as an attempt to but it will be difficult to provide troops for a was an isolated incident. The helicopter suf- by the CF-18's was in the NATO action in intimidate Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, the long tour in Iraq if the US goes forward with its fered engine failure as it tried to take off from Kosovo where Canadian pilots performed American Air Force tested its most powerful war. the ship's deck. Lieutenant-General Lloyd admirably with technology that will soon be non-nuclear weapon, a 21,000-pound Finding out exactly where the newly allo- Campbell advocated that "the 40-year-old hel- obsolete. Massive Ordinance Air Blast (MOAB), on a cated funds will be spent is very difficult. As icopters are safe even though there have been Many analysts campaigned against test range in Florida yesterday. senior analysts Dr. Dan Middlemiss and others 12 crashes, 10 crew members killed and Manley's budget because they claimed it US Secretary of Defence Donald have written, the military is by nature a con- numerous equipment malfunctions." ignored the Canadian forces. Manley diplo- Rumsfeld would not speculate or confirm servative, corporate-oriented and secretive The crash of the Sea King prevented the matically chose where to spend Canadian's whether the device would be employed in institution. They believe that the armed forces Iroquois from reaching the Persian Gulf in time tax dollars and if more money had gone to the Iraq. However, General Richard Myers, have a legitimate mandate to carry out the mis- to command the allied fleet and is a major military other sectors would have suffered. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said sions assigned to it by civilians to meet the embarrassment to Canadian military prestige The truth is that the military did need more "anything we have in the arsenal, anything interests of Canadian society as a whole. In worldwide. . funding to sustain our commitment levels in thafs in almost any stage of development, return it expects the support of the citizens it Other than the WES and the Sea Kings, a world affairs. could be used." serves and noninterference in carrying out its substantial portion of the funds will be allocat- What it received in the budget looked Surprisingly, Rumsfeld admitted that the professional responsibilities. ed for a new submarine force. The HMCS promising but if the funding is not increased in weapon might be as much of a psychologi- However, through research it is possible to Comer Brook, a Victoria-class submarine with the next budget, the Canadian armed forces cal device as a military one, saying "the goal find areas where the DND will spend the a crew of 58 officers and sailors will arrive in might be in dire circumstances and would is to have the pressure so great that Saddam newly allocated money. In a DND report Mr. HMC Dockyard on March 10. The Corner have to withdraw from many of its interna- Hussein co-operates." McCallum, and Lieutenant-General Mike Brook is the third of the Canadian Navy's four tional peacekeeping obligations. 10 International Opinion Wednesday March 12 2003
War on Terror
the world today. The victims of this epidemic are far In all fairness, the distraction of the from the public consciousness how- Who made Laurier Lest we public consciousness from the issues ever. To his credit, President Bush did of world hunger, pandemic AIDS, bring up the issue of AIDS in Africa in sweeping poverty, exploitative'child his State of the Union Address. Now anti-war? labour, and the trafficking of women is we must wait and see if words will be forget not consciously undertaken by the US followed up with action. government in its war hysteria. The There are many grave issues fac- It's time for a school-wide fact remains however, intentional or ing the world today which go far not, the distraction ofthe world's atten- beyond the looming war with Iraq, on Joseph Farag tion from these real issues has had its issues which are too often forgotten. referendum Iraq impact. Yes, war makes for better photo- While most of the world sees ops; there are sleek jets, majestic air- of the school on the in its standard of craft and Rory Nisan opinion is improvements living, carriers explosions seeming- war. I wonder whether those the life expectancy of Africans is set to ly out of an Arnold Schwarzenegger who have sought to make reach one of its lowest levels in histo- movie. Let's face it, war makes for Laurier officially anti-war believe ry. By the year 2005, most Africans great television. that they have the right opinion, will die before they reach their 48th Not as entertaining are stories of and that those who have the birthday, down 15 in the the of child Staff Writer years past plight labourers, women wrong opinion do not deserve to two decades. sold into prostitution or AIDS victims, have input. Those on both sides of the war issue Poverty, war, and the HIV/AIDS but lefs not forget that these stories believe be the most are to calculate civilian casual- which has Political Commentator I I may racing epidemic swept Africa are exist. vocal student advocating the ty numbers. The Pentagon estimates a causing this disturbing decrease. More war in Iraq at Laurier, having mere 50,000 innocent civilian deaths, than 71% of the world's HIV/AIDS Whoever decided to make written four pro-war articles thus while opponents of the war estimate victims are found in Africa. Laurier officially anti-war did not far; why was I not consulted? upwards of 100,000. I ask me. That was probably a Because I disagree? This is all conjecture however, and 1 Oftnfir* i
and regime change." His platform However, the journal is more sought to dissect the American rhet- than an academic forum, it is also Laurier discusses oric that has surrounded these issues. Political provides an outlet for news and As Farag has been known to do, commentary between political sci- he highlighted the hypocrisy of US ence students or any other con- policy, saying that it was US-based cerned citizens. With the 'News' as journal section journal, students can companies such Hewlett-Packard of the war in Iraq and DuPont that provided Iraq with find the most relevant political hap- the technology to build the formida- penings of the day, whether at Brandon Currie ran parallel to those made by ble arsenal it once possessed. He launched Laurier or around the world. Also, respected Toronto Star journalist asked the audience "how does the much like the forums of ClubLaurier, Last Thursday in IEI, around 50 Rosie DiManno's article "Liberating US know that Iraq has weapons of one can respond to any of the jour- members of the Laurier community Iraqis is main justification for war," mass destruction? Because they gave Brandon Currie nal articles with their own criticisms gathered to openly debate the which was printed on Monday. them to Iraq." and analysis in the 'Commentary impending war in Iraq. Without any Saying that he "cared less for the Although Farag did not support Political science at Laurier got a section of the website. real format, the debate encouraged motivations of war than the conse- war, itwas clear that did not disagree boost last week as the inaugural Currently, the journal contains heated discussion about many quences," Nisan recounted the with Nisan in that it would be bene- issue of the Laurier Journal of 13 articles that span from racism in aspects of not only the coming war, numerous horrors perpetrated by ficial to remove Hussein, but unlike Political Affairs was officially the media to Arab nationalism, in but also of American unilateralism Hussein in the last twenty years and Nisan, thought that any US-led unveiled online. The journal, which the categories of 'Comparative and intervention in Third World emphasized that Saddam's sons regime change would not have the gives students the opportunity to Politics,' 'International Relations/ nations. were poised to assume control of the best interests of the Iraqi people at submit academic essays in a num- 'Canadian Politics' and 'Political Cord columnists Rory Nisan and state if Hussein was not removed by heart. ber of political categories, was the Theor/. Nisan is optimistic that it Joseph Farag, who have been pub- force or coercion. When both were done present- brainchild of Rory Nisan, the Editor- will resemble the Canadian Journal licly pro-war and anti-war respec- While saying that even though ing their arguments, the floor was in-Chief. of Political Science, only written by tively, sparked the debate by each all lives are important, ultimately opened to comments to either Nisan, "Looking at the publications we and for Laurier students. presenting a platform that outlined more will be saved by a US invasion Farag or to the audience in general. have at the school, there wasn't any While the journal is scheduled their position. than if Hussein is allowed to remain One contentious issue that reoc- opportunity for students to put their for publication once each term, Most controversially, Nisan pre- in power. curred was the nature of a post-war real work up in an academic envi- Nisan thinks that the future of the sented his case for war. As he has Farag, armed with impartial Iraq, to which it seemed that every- ronment," said Nisan, who operates online periodical is wide open, hop- been discussing in his editorials to pamphlets about the "People and one had a different opinion. Dr. the web page with Richard Ng, web ing that it may increase its publica- date, his principal reasoning for this History" of Iraq launched his plat- Shahnaz Khan of Global Studies pro- designer, and five other co-editors. tion rate in the future. Submissions was that a war would liberate the form which targeted the 'three pillars' posed that a US-dominated post-war Although submissions are accepted are currently being accepted for the Iraqi people from continued oppres- of American foreign policy, which Iraq was necessary to American oil on any political matter "it has an next issue, and those who are inter- sion under Hussein, his sons and so Farag identified as "weapons of mass interests because Saudi Arabia was international feel to it," explains ested can locate the online journal on. To Nisan's credit, his arguments destruction, humanitarian concern failing to represent US interests. Nisan, referring to the dominance of at: To Nisan, a post-war Iraq would internationally oriented essays in the http://radio.weblogs.conVoll7B6s. be forced to be democratic due to journal. the amount of media coverage that would be focused on what the US was doing. 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Dan residences are empty, and the rants in the city, outlining various Herman, Student Manager of the local bars are tilled to capacity safety requirements. Here is a Turret nightclub, shared similar with Laurier students all trying sample of the stipulations these feelings about the safety of stu- their best to alleviate school relat- letters included: fire extinguishers dents. "Students should have no ed stress. For a while everything must be loaded and working; pull concerns about the safety of the seems to be going fine. The line- stations must be serviceable; fire Turret, as we are more than ups may be a bit long, but the exits must be clear, accessible and equipped to deal with any situa- music is good. Suddenly, a dark indicated by a sign; emergency tion," he said. "We have always cloud of smoke appears in a back lighting must be in working order; trained our staff on emergency corner of the bar and gradually and a sprinkler system must be procedures to be carried out in moves towards the main area. installed and running. Extensive the event of a fire, power outage Panic sets in. Students begin to explanations of pyrotechnic safety and so on." move frantically criteria have also In this light, Herman went on towards the exit. been provided for to explain that all of the staff takes Several get knocked With these two facilities that need a part in an extensive three day down and are tram- Public Hall Licence training session where they learn pled. The exit door tragedies in mind, to operate. A how to deal with all emergencies won't open.... certain questions trained staff and as well as crowd control, tire exit Sounds like some must be asked proper safety pre- locations, and first aid. kind of nightmare regarding public cautions are just a Herman also addressed the of the regula- fire exits at the Turret. "The two doesn't it? in few Unfortunately, it is a safety KW. tions that have incidents in the US were high- scenario that has been taken into lighted by the lack of fire exits. become all too real account. The Turret, on the other hand, is for some, as we have seen with "We're doing what we can to equipped with three stairways recent events south of the border. ensure that this doesn't happen leading out of the bar," he said. A deadly fire occured at Epitome, here," Lillico said, when asked Both Herman and Ricica state a bar in Chicago, where 21 peo- about the tragedies in the US. that the school, and more specifi- ple were killed and more than 50 "We're making the public aware cally the Turret, are incredibly safe injured. The disaster was attrib- of what they should expect out of and prepared for any event. uted to a lack of exits within the bars and clubs in the area." However, some Laurier students building; security attempted to Lillico later added that expressed mixed feelings about stop a fight by using pepper spray, although the fire department is their own safety at the bar. Valerie and this sent the patrons into a making great efforts to maintain Higgi ns, a second year Business frenzy. safety in the community, they student, said, "in terms of an In Rhode Island, 95 died and can't do it alone. "It is the manag- emergency evacuation, the Turret more than 180 were injured in a er or owner's responsibility to would probably be very danger- bar called The Station. have their facilities up to code. ous. There's really only one acces- Apparently, the pyrotechnics dis- They must have the staff trained sible exit and it's down a million play being used by one of the live and safety standards met." stairs." Luke Johnston, a fourth acts caused an intense fire, one Fortunately, Wilfrid Laurier year English and History student, that left people with little time to University is doing just that. Katie added: "I don't think the staff are escape. Ricica, the Environmental well enough prepared. If there With these two tragedies in Occupational Health and Safety was a fire, I think the staff would- mind, certain questions must be Assistant Coordinator, has helped n't know what to do." asked regarding public safety in to create the Emergency Though there are indeed three KW: are our bars and clubs pre- Evacuation Plan. After brainstorm- exits out of the bar, most students pared to deal with situations like ing with each building on campus are unaware of these stairwells. In these? Are the Fire Department to see what plan would work best fact, in a poll of 50 Laurier stu- and the city doing their job to she was successful in upgrading dents, only eight were able to keep the public safe? What efforts the old program into something state the correct number of emer- are oeing made? Hopefully asking much more practical and effi- gency exits and their locations. In questions such as these will elim- cient. The plan was implemented trie case of the Turret, the problem inate the possibility of future in May of 2002 and the first test does not lie in their staff training tragedies—situations that don't fire drill was in August. Everything but in the students' awareness of have to happen. went smoothly. their surroundings. In efforts to In regards to these questions, Ricica briefly explained the make people more aware, the . i • .1 the City of Kitchener and the City planiiby outlining the staff needs to some- of Waterloo have made joint roles of the staff at how make this infor- efforts to keep the public safe in WLU."There are mation public knowl- our clubs and bars. For example, Emergency Wardens "We're doing what edge. the Turret is required to have a on each floor of the we can to ensure As one can see, Public Hall Licence. In Chapter FNNC who have a that this doesn't there are a variety of 583, entitled 'Public Halls in the specific role in case procedures that every Corporation of the City of of emergency evac- happen here." organization must Kitchener,' it is stated that this uation," she said. consider in order to license is used to ensure that all "They assist with -Andrew Lillico, Fire ensure that their facilities are inspected on an quicl< and orderly Prevention Officer patrons are safe. In annual basis by fire officials in the evacuations and the end, safety must K-W community. Electrical equip- provide assistance to outweigh all other ment must also be checked every individuals who considerations. three years. need help getting Perhaps the problem This license also stipulates that out and they also ensure that with an issue like this, though, is the owners and/or managers must everyone is off of the floor or out that we think it will never happen always have documentation that of the building." to us. For whatever reason, we states the facility is up to code. If In this plan there are also have a tendency to consider our- they do not provide this docu- Building Evacuation Coordinators selves as immune to these scenar- mentation they are shut clown who serve as liaisons to the ios. without question. appropriate authorities and inform But Chicago and Rhode Island The City of Waterloo's fire the Emergency Wardens of the have shown us that our safety can department also does their fair nature of the emergency once it is be jeopardized in the blink of an share in order to keep bars and safe to do so. The plan also eye. In turn, we need to plan for clubs safe and up to par. Andrew ensures that the fire alarm systems the worst, so that we can avoid it. Lillico, a Fire Prevention Officer in are checked on a weekly basis, as Waterloo, said that after the two well as the sprinkler system. incidents in the United States, the When asked about the safety fire department has sent out letters of the Turret, Ricica said that all 14• Feature Wednesday March 122003 VOCAL CORD Do you feel safe at the Turret? 'The third floor...with one exit...no." JeffNgai, Ist year Math' Mark your calendars, 'cause trontrow has your weeks planned! J MONDAY "I don't think that they overload it. I think that they could put a lot more 250 wing Mondays people in it." Wings for a quarter from 4 'til 12 with purchase Beth Griffiths, 3rd year Geography of a beverage! J App-solutely Tuesdays "As in fearing for your life?! Oh Choose from our wide selection of appetizers yeah...that doesn't apply here. Even if and get 'em for 1 /2 price all day long! Available there was a fire, I think that they would in bar area only. be able to handle the situation." 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TM of Jelly Belly Candy Company, Fairfield, CA 94533 USA Wednesday March 12 2003 Student Life 15 Pre-registration piss off 10,000 and found that it worked choose their own way of dealing Jennifer Asselin extremely well," Wong explained. with pre-registration it is also Of course, with this being a important for each program to of set backs within our have an idea of how the other In the case of Mother Nature, year many pro- the strike did effect the handle it. This is especially April showers bring May flowers campus, grams of such an implementa- important for those who have but as students, wnat we're deal- progress majors and need to deal ing with is March headaches tion. "Because of the fall activities double two months were lost but we are with more than one program and, bringing September classes...we hard towards getting therefore, more than one of hope. For most, these past few working way This however, is not weeks have been filled with deci- there," said Wong. She conclud- doing things. ed, strike case. Each department deals and line-ups that in the end "Had the not occurred the sions to it and will mean classes to attend come we would have been able do solely within itself when online this year." asked, had very little idea how the fall term - but for right now However, strides are other departments handled pre- pre-registration is nothing more although being to registration. than one more thing to add to the taken ensure that students able to online, that As "to do" list. are pre-register explained by doesn't help students now as they Studies The general consensus on Communication more and more frustrated Administrative Sylvia campus is that pre-registration is become Secretary with the process that Laurier has Hoang, "Students have a uniform not a force to be reckoned with. a lot of chemistry majors so there n adopted. "I think it's ridiculous," of filling out the Adri a a We all must do it but no one actu- way pre-registra- commented Chris Clemens, a sec- tion forms but procedures for Just one of the many frustrated students trying to pre-register with the ally wants to take the time out to ever popular ond and with the forms are chosen pink sheet. fill in sheet after sheet of timeta- year English dealing Communications Studies major. by each program." bles and optional courses. aren't problems there. With biolo- Moroz of the "The departments are not taking To begin with, some programs Kinesiology pro- Basically, as students, we want the gy though, you have to put in a gram. "If were to into consideration external such as Kinesiology, History, and I change any- courses we want and if you can't course request on computer thing would be to online." sources. They are doing whatever English all deal on a first come first it go give them to us we're going to where there's always a huge line- "It works well. If students don't is most efficient for their depart- served basis with special attention cause a ruckus. up and then go back and if things get into the course want ment." paid to third and fourth year stu- they they The process started a few don't work out you have to try and are immediately put on a Clemens commented on the dents needing certain courses in waiting weeks ago after coming back from fit something else into your sched- list. It comes out in wash," fact that for double it's order to graduate. all the Reading Week. For most, the majors Department ule." She continued, "There said Political Science's often hard to work out both sub- heads make this decision as they Sherry deadlines have quickly crept up should be more coordination Howse. jects' schedules. To have the feel this is the best way to handle on us and the next few weeks will between the departments and So as it stands, the administra- added pressure of having one of things. be do or die on whether we got they should offer more times for tion sees no problems except your subjects with the first come For other programs such as " into the courses for our majors or courses. Her final comments on maybe for the possibility of going first served adds one Communications Studies, the not. The question is, with so many mentality the whole process - "Garbage." online to limit the paperwork hav- more unneedea stress, forms are dealt with randomly. As universities going online ana The overall impression from ing to be processed. As Wong said "Whoever's the fastest is going to for Business students, they have it doing their course selection students is that the whole process when asked to rate our system, get the classes, and the people a bit easier as most of their cours- through the use of a computer as is lackluster and that something "My desire would be to have it who took more time aren't." es are already laid out for them. opposed to pink sheets, why has- needs to be done to the online and not to be so paper driv- As much as we want to blame What are chosen are those elec- improve n't Laurier, supposedly an "inno- situation. Suggestions stu- en. Need However, Laurier itself for the blunders of that are non-business. As sec- from I say more." if vative" school, tried this tees dents included the idea of going you take a look pre-registration, Wong was quick ond year student around campus approach? Business Kirsten online, having equal lotteries as and the looks of anguish and frus- to point out that it is up to each D'Souza said, "It's not first come After contacting the Office of opposed to first come first served, tration as well reading here program how they go about pro- first served but the process is still as the Registrar, the obvious answers or possibly basing things on stu- what it is the students have to cedures for registering for next annoying. Since the courses are say became clear. "We are working dents' GPA. will see that it's not all year's classes. "We give [each only on the computer you have to you quickly on it right now," said Pauline After talking about the pre-reg- nappy pink sneets and simple department] a range of dates to go back and forth trying to find the Wong Director of Student Awards istration situation with students line-ups. Laurier has some catch- work within. Sometimes different courses you This annoy- and Records. "We had big plans want." and getting their thoughts, ing up to do in terms of technolo- programs have different events ance is in occurrence because the I to do it online this year. We did it thought it only fair to ask the opin- gy and pre-registration and until already in place so they can new Catalogue not yet online for the incoming students Course is ions of the many helpful these changes are made, Laurier choose from a range of dates to available in hard copy. last year as a test pilot to see how Administrative Assistants found on will to lag behind and in work around what have." From a science perspective, continue it worked for a smaller number of tney campus. "Things go very smooth- turn piss off the majority ofthe stu- Although it may be a good second year major 2,500 students as opposed to Bio/Cnem ly for our department," said dent body. idea to have each department Ashleigh Farrell said, "There aren't Food for thought esting contemporary atmosphere in which broad range of international wines from Brandon Currie to dine, and of course lively jazz from the domestic ice wines to Chilean chardonnay piano, bass, trombone and alto saxophone and New Zealand sauvignon. What's more, Whether you're a seasoned jazz connois- provide the soundtrack for your meal. for the high-falutin' of students King Street A seur or just a food-lover looking for a friendly waitress, who was quite Trio also offered a vintage wine list with world-class meal, King Street Trio caters to knowledgeable about anything on the food both names and prices of wine that I had anyone looking for a unique dining experi- or wine menu and answered any questions never seen before. dinner, ence with good value and service. we had about our greeted us. In fact For our main course had the Friday the menu was so that it took us at I Although the price of one dinner is more enticing special -12 ounces of prime rib served witn than most students would spend in a week least ten minutes to decide on an appetizer a delicious au ius sauce, Yorkshire pudding on groceries, the quantity and orgasmic and wine. As we gawked at the menu, we and mixed fresn fruit ($23.95). With a sweet goodness ofthe fare is more than enough to finally choose the 'Sea Scallops Gratinee' glaze coating the outside it was cooked to whicn was described as 'plump sea scal- medium-rare perfection, and the au jus compensate for the high price. pro- agreed with Manager Brandon Currie lops on potato coins smothered in gruyere vided a certain heartiness to what was a King Street Trio is named after the that trie restaurant was all cheese and gratineed.' Dressed in a car- perfect piece of meat. Kevin Turner famous jazz trios that play there every Similarly my coun- "food, good value, vermouth sauce, the scallops were had the 'Pan-Roastea about and friendly serv- Friday and Saturday nights. Located just away terpart Rosemary ice." afso well-worth their $9.95 price, as the four Garlic Half Chicken' served with mashed It was established that there was minutes from WLU, students have the one word that could summate the huge crustaceans were eagerly devoured potatoes ($18.95). Both of us only opportunity to see great local iazz musi- quickly exploits of Chef Isbister: orgasmic. If by my partner and I. agreed that it was the best chicken we had you cians that are certainly more cultured than don't believe me, then try it for yourself. the usual campus acts. In fact the appetizers menu was very ever tasted, with the selection of herbs min- Last Friday night, my colleague and I reasonable, with quality starters that ran gling with the moist chicken making for a from $4.95 to $9.95, had the opportunity to dineat the restaurant and ranged from soup unique taste sensation. and spring rolls to filo-wrapped camembert In the of entrees was to see if it really was the haven of culture general range King Street Trio that seems so absent in most of the usual and roasted mussels. In general, most of the impressive and although some were quite student watering holes and eateries. To our starters contained seafood but prepared in expensive, the portion size and quality of 65 University Ave E delight, the restaurant lived up to its self- very unique ways such as 'Shrimp Pernod' food justifies the price. Entree prices varied Waterloo proclaimed "best value in tne Waterloo ana 'Graved Salmon.' from $16.95 for vegetarian cannelloni to 884-1507 region...and commitment to food," leaving The lengthy wine menu was also $29.95 for the New York Striploin steak. www .kingstreettrio.com us to want more of Chef Raymond Isbister's impressive and although by no means am I Once again a large variety of seafood was culinary masterpieces. an expert, I managed to pick a sumptuous offered, as were many cuts of King Street Cord's Rating: Entering the restaurant, one becomes Gold Riesling from Germany, which com- Trio's certified Angus beef. aware of tne artistic design of the interior, plemented the scallops beautifully. At Finally we had a slice of decadent with sharp angular light fixtures and win- $5.00 a glass it was one of the more eco- pecan pie for dessert, although the dessert nomical choices dow shapes that give tne dining room an art in wine, as most were menu lacked the variety that had character- Out of a possible Five Smiling Jenn's nouveau feel. Tne accented lighting and between $7.00 and $9.00, although it ized the appetizers and entrees. It was a local still-life artwork provides for an inter- should be mentioned that they offered a great end to a great meal and both of us 16•Student Life Wednesday March 12 2QQ3 Goat Goes to Laurier An April Campbell Production 161 Ro 9 er Waterloo, ON N2J 181 Golf awareness if J T: (519)745-8887 F: (519)745-9774 Test subjects required for Study Hockley Valley Resort in Orangeville. Students were IMS is a high-tech research company involved in the development Stefan Sereda systems. We allowed to fill out a ballot after of intelligent automotive safety are currently playing all nine holes. "We just developing a system that is designed to reduce injuries and fatali- because your golf ball Just want people to come out and see ties that result from automobile accidents. This type of system has belongs in the hole, doesn't mean what they can do with their been legislated by the U.S. government and will be standard on all your has a place there too. future Laurier degree," Lavergne passenger vehicles in the near future. Just ask one of the many Laurier remarked. our we require female test subjects alumni who putted their way into The holes each had feature In order to validate system, on-par careers the field of their who have a body weight between 103 lbs and 113 lbs, as in alumni, and were creatively choice. government testing requirements. Testing will involve sit- designed to suit their respective per U.S. The Laurier Student Alumni the second ting, in various positions, in the passenger seat of a stationary car. second annual careers. For example, Association's soiled with fake dog This testing will take approximately 45 minutes. Eligible participants Alumni Awareness Day, held on hole was feces, relation to the to this study will receive $20.00 per session as a token of March 11, that in "Scoopies" Tuesday, proved disposal gloves associated with its appreciation. There will also be the opportunity to participate in your WLU degree can land you a feature alumnus. Another green future studies. job that allows for penciling in a used computer as obstacles, Matt Benassi round of golf now and then. parts to while one of trie more difficult This development will ultimately lead safer automobiles, and in Taking place in the Concourse Alumni take time out for a little holes was littered with Laurier turn, less injuries and fatalities from automobile accidents. am to 2pm, the Alumni set mini-putt from 11 textbooks. Your participation will help save lives. up a nine-hole mini-golf course, According to LSA member LSA managed to acquire golfers and allowed students to play a Blackwell, "you get to inter- from very diverse occupations. For information, or to book an appointment for testing, please contact round accompanied by some Vicky more successful alumni ask- For Asselstine graduated Kris Desrochers, OCS Manager, by telephone at (519)745-8887 ext. 226. chatting. act with by example, friendly them what degree they have, from WLU in 1976, and went on to Lavergne, ing According Janice and what they're doing with it," to become a director, producer, one of the event's co-ordinators, while on the course. Wnen asked composer, lyricist, and Librettist. the tournament "gives Can Make a Difference as a mini-golf about the benefits for undergradu- Clipsham, on the other hand, You students a chance to network" by ates, Vicky commented that graduated in 1998, and is associ- talking with Laurier graduates Doctor your degree will take ated with RIM in Waterloo. Naturopathic who have pursued viable careers. knowing somewhere you reas- Blackwell further noted that The of Naturopathic Medicine offers Canada's only Participation in the event was free, you "gives Canadian College surance as a student." the alumni were enjoying the and the available prize packages accredited four-year, full-time professional program educating doctors of Alumni in attendance were event as well, interacting with one further encouraged students to naturopathic medicine, regulated general practitioners of natural medicine. Zanin, Andy another and on-the-job pick up a putter. These prizes Lisa Volpini, Dave swapping All all, the mini-putt Candidates must have included portable CD players, Clipsham, Barry Wilding, Jim stories. in Program requirements: Gollert, Sheryl Wansel, Heather tournament was fun for the whole and a one-night getaway to the a minimum of three years of study (15 full-year credits) McLeod, and Rob Asselstine. The Laurier family. at an accredited university, including six prerequisite courses. Meet Jonathan Prousky, ND and Jasmine Carino, ND at the CCNM Open House Sunday March 23, 2003 at 1:00 and 3:00p.m. The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 1255 Sheppard Ave.E., Toronto 416-498-1255 ext. 245 1-866-241-2266 [email protected] www.ccnm.edu SHARE Celebrating25 V AUS I wed Kip hop COVER $3 thurs $5 wed,fctsun 220 king st n Waterloo, 725-4287 e-mail: [email protected] Wednesday March 122003 Sports 17 Women lose two at CIS Lady Hawks make it to CIS Championships for first time women's basketball history in * Colin Duffett entering the contest was an above The turning point for Laurier in average 19-12. The scales were the contest was their lacklustre definitely tipped in favour of SFU, shooting. The ladies shot a paltry After beating the Laurentian riding on the coattales of post 33.3 percent from the floor and a University Voyageurs in the OUA Jessica Kaczowka, who averaged poor 37.5 percent from three- (Ontario University Athletics) for over 20 points a game during the point land. These stats compared the bronze season. to those of Simon Fraser tell the - The tale. medal 78 75, SFU 79, Laurier 55 a game in upstart Simon Fraser shot over 60 per- which forward Dee Channer Laurier team would surprise those cent from the floor and a strong 55 scored 31 points and garnered 10 in attendance as they would take percent from downtown. The rebounds, the Golden Hawks an early lead in the game against inability to make their shots count received a berth to the Canadian the defending National cost the ladies dearly in the end. Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Champions 11-4. The early lead In a case of "what if," had the Championships held in Hamilton was largely due to a trio of three- Golden Hawks' shooting percent- ContributedPhotos at McMaster University. pointers by guards Sarah Zagorski, age neared that of SFU, the game Jessica Kaczowka (left) from SFU and Meaghan McGrath (right) from WLU faced off Travolta and Cage style at the CIS Championships. Laurier would go into the Meaghan McGrath and Kerri would have been much closer weekend tournament seeded Jileson. than the 24-point difference the it Laurier wasn't in the consola- was named the Laurier Player of eighth behind annual favourites Despite the fast start by the all ended in. tion game from the very begin- the Game in the contest against the Universite Laval Rouge et Or, ladies, the power and skill of The Sunday's consolation game ning, partially due to the poor ref- SFU. Simon Fraser University Clan and Clan would take over the game was a similar story for the lady ereeing but in the end the onus When asked what factors Memorial University of led by both the 2002 - 2003 CIS Hawks. Even worse shooting by was on the team. The host team, attributed to the team's defeat this Newfoundland Sea-Hawks. MVP Kaczowka and tournament the Hawks proved to be their McMaster, did not play their best past weekend Head Coach Stu Laurier was up against number All - star Dani Langford. downfall. Laurier played a team game on Sunday which provided Julius said, "We didn't shoot well. one ranked Simon Fraser, the With four minutes left in the they could have defeated rather Laurier, a team that could have That was definitely a problem." National Champions from the half, SFU had taken a five point 32 handidly but failure by the team and in some ways Julius also went on to should have comment that they defeated the got beat by the more Maurauder squad, 'We didn't shoot talented team and to the chance win. veiy well. That that the referees Many factors was definitely a played a bigger role contributed to the problem.' in the game than they two loses this should past -Head Coach Stu Julius have. weekend. McMaster had 41 Shooting was the attempts from the free biggest factor but throw line compared another important factor was the to 19 times by Laurier. loss of the play of Hawks The trip to the Championships Meaghan McGrath and Dee was a first for Laurier's women's Channer. Laurier failed to get basketball team. As Director of these two Athletics and players the Recreation ball on a McMaster 11, Laurier 64 Peter Baxter consistent ' putI it, basis. When they did get the ball "Success breeds success." As they did not capitalize on their Baxter sees it, this will not be a oppourtunitites. singular occurance. Baxter said in McGrath, the OUA Rookie of an interview that he sees the the Year and OUA and CIS All- women travelling back to the CIS rookie, only had six shots in the Championships before the young contest against SFU. McGrath team leaves after their four years doubled her shot output for the at Laurier. game against McMaster but still The Hawks proved last week- shot 25 percent from the floor. end that they have the talent to Channer did shoot the ball make waves in women's universi- more frequently but still only shot ty basketball but it is a long road a mere 31 percent. Many of her back to the Championships and it shots came from under or near the runs through McMaster, Queen's rim and on mulitple occasions she and Laurentian. The 2003 - 2004 WMSfirffr ' £ 1 I Contributed Photo failed to deposit the ball in the net. season will go a long way to prov- The lone bright spot for the ing whether or not the ladies have Laurier player Sarah Zagorski (# 9) defends Simon Fraser guard Dani Langford (# 5) in their contest on Saturday. Golden Hawks squad came in the the goods to trade their OUA previous year. Simon Fraser head- - 27 lead which expanded to 13 to put the ball in the proverbial form of post Robin Roszell. bronze in for a CIS medal. ed into the contest with a record points and a 44 - 31 lead for SFU peach basket proved to be their Roszell averaged eight rebounds of 19 -1, whereas Laurier's record heading into half time. doom. and 12 points per game. Roszell 2002 - 2003 CIS Basketball Leaders Points/Game Rebounds/Game Assists Steals - - Jenine Browne MUN 26.0 Erin McDiarmid QUE 10.5 Dani Langford - SFU 33 Isabelle Grenier - LAV 13 - - - Jessica Kaczowka SFU 22.0 Fieather Sutherland WLU 9.0 Dani Everett UVIC 21 Lindsay Anderson - UVIC 11 - - Erin McDiarmid QUE 19.0 Krystal O'Byrne UVIC 9.0 Isabel le Grenier - LAV 17 Amy Dalton - MUN 10 - - - Lindsay Anderson UVIC 18.7 Robin Roszell WLU 8.0 Amy Dalton MUN 16 Caroline DAmours - LAV 9 - - - Alana Shaw MAC 16 Marie-Helene Pedneau LAV 8.0 Sally Kasriica WIN 15 Dani Everett - UVIC 7 18 Sports Wednesday March 12 2003 What's in the cards for NCAA Madness? Fans are seeing the ugly underbelly of Bernard Dawson college basketball, a world filled with pay- NCAA Tournament Picks offs to players, stars who take phantom Selection Sunday is coming up this week- classes and university officials who turn a High Seed Ripe to be Upset end, which means it is time to begin think- blind eye to the ugliness. More than a few ing about March Madness. Soon sports fans fans are becoming fed up at the crooked- Texas: They're good, but might be seeded higher than they should be. will be glued to their couches for hours of ness they see. nail biting U.S. college basketball. Thank God the NCAA tournament is Watch Out For: Every year, the first few days of the 64 right around the corner. The attention of the team NCAA Tournament are packed with media and fans can go where it belongs at 1. Alabama: Underachieves who might just get hot at the right time. great basketball and upsets galore. this time of the year: picking which top 2. St Louis: One of the hottest teams in the nation and they've pulled off Underdog teams from schools you have seeds will fall to scrappy underdogs who more than a few upsets so far this year. But they have to get in first. never heard of match the big boys shot for come out of nowhere. 3. Gonzaga: Hey, it's pretty much a tradition to pick them as a sleeper. shot and sometimes they even pull of the That's what the NCAA tournament is all impossible and steal a victory from the about. For a few days in the middle of Eventual Winner: heavy favourites. March anything can happen. As fans, we Frankly, great games and upsets are can identify with the underdogs fighting Kentucky. A solid team that is a step above everyone else, even Arizona. what college basketball needs right now. against the big programs trying to get a This has not been the greatest season in taste of sports immortality by doing the NCAA history. Scandal after scandal have impossible. filled the sports pages, reminding fans that A few upsets would do wonders for college basketball has numerous issues NCAA basketball and the morale of its fans. which need to be addressed. We all realize that the problems facing col- St. Bonaventure was stripped of all of lege basketball will not be solved by a few their conference wins and are fighting not upsets or extremely close games, but those to be expelled from the A-10 conference games will do something almost as impor- iiT * * ill ir* JSI % iiniDiiMiji ill":lMI Mill I II '!■ 11 M Zrn , after using an ineligible player. tant. 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Although, if the inevitable as their hometown Glasses heads the here raised, back, band members admit to neglect- band, The New Shady Groove, electrifying energy the captivates their studies, it's for your ben- a jam/funk band was already a turnout. ing impressive Saturday night efit. work in progress and will see like to call our third set the "We The three friends and band them tour the province this sum- drunken sing-along," they say. So, mates are Sunday night regulars at mer. who are they ana where might Paddy Flaherty's on St. in "I just wanted to play rock n' get tickets for this mind-blow- King you to informs Hewton at his ask? Waterloo that got the chance roll," ing entertainment you Don't a crowd chance to the find them play Saturday night on join "Hippies." bother, you won't any- February 22 with overwhelming It shortly after a show at a where. was success. Feeding off of their audi- house party in Waterloo in This is night just another ence, Adam and the Hippies November that the band was out with Paddy Flaherty's newest brought the house down that night approached to play a gig at addition in live entertainment, with little help from Paddy's. They only Adam and the and the a Jon Bon preformed Hippies, Guns once Open Mic ana you'll be Jovi, Sublime, 'n Roses, during Night only money be tossing CCR, and many of their other quickly won themselves a regular out will be for choice of your cover favourites. Requests are also weekly spot. intoxicant, provided you partake taken. As well, they try to "I can't remember the last time of the silly-pop. learn five to ten new songs every I wore pants to Paddy's now that sat down with this classic I I few weeks to keep things fresh. think of it," comments Hewton on rock cover band to get the 411 on at a little Lionel his musical career at the pub. why they help ful- "We're looking how and can Ritchie and maybe some Lenny Their dedication is uncanny fill But your university experience. Kravitz in the next couple weeks," with times a first things first, why Adam and the practices multiple says Smith. week, the addition of new songs Hippies? So, where did these accom- to their set lists, frequent trips to "Ya, I'm Adam and am not a I modating "Hippies" (as hardcore the music store in Kitchener, and hippy," says the bassist as he fans of tne band have renamed besides being their own road File Photo across the room to fellow points them) come from, and why do crew, they also seem to have time band mates Smith and Hewton on drams and Adam Reid on bass. Get in line groupies! Greg Jarrod they have the best part-time job for school. Jarrod Hewton, "They're hippies. It just "Well, Monday classes haven't seemed that any poverty-stricken student have to ask for more beer," Reid a fox) has the future looking bright right." would wish for? worked out all that well this Well, suppose that as says approvingly. "Ya, and for Laurier's new "feel-good" rock- I is good wanted to start a band last semester," confesses Reid. "But it is an Therefore, "We our audience is always encourag- ers. answer as any. per- year, a one," says Reid probably the best part-time serious ing, especially our friends who So, come out and celebrate haps you have noticed their did, iob ever," who also glancing at Smith, "And we says Smith have supported us, and now your birthday, the end of mid- "Hippy Propaganda" plastered but didn't work." Allusions to the nosts Mic Night on really around and wondered it Open were looking to build on that terms, or plain campus fact that they hadn't found the at Paddy's. "We get ol' university "What are tnese advertis- Thursdays through advertisement," adds camaraderie and chaos witn guys right band mates abound from do we love and get paid the wake of the summer to wnat Smith. Adam and the They will here. In the end, the opportunity for it. We're living the dream." Hippies. subletting takeover of our univer- The combination of classic make you remember why your to create an ensemble worthy of The trio of rock stars is also walls, bathrooms, pillars, rock's greatest hits, solid musical years at can be some of sity's their came a twist of gracious when it comes to university and doors? talents from very talent, a steady Sunday at the best, and wny the combina- stairwells, Chances are fate. fall Smith's their feelings towards the staff of night gig that you know these better This past long- one of the city's hottest pubs and tion of Guinness and Bailey's can guys time friend and band mate from the pub and their regular stu- than you think, ana might dashing good looks (don't find a special place in the heart of his other musical venture, dent audience. "We don't even hippy even have the honour of their Jarrod worry, Reia, tne non-hippy, is also all of us. Tears ofthe Sun won't make you cry can onto a helicopter, then undertakes the are mesmerized by this guy even if the underdeveloped. Bra d Skelton task of leading the remainder of the character is Throughout refugees through the jungle and across the the entire film he looks tired, muddy and All of the trailers are promoting Tears of the Cameroon border. This much you probably unshaven; his lips and eyes strained with Sun as an action-thriller, which is appropri- already know if you have seen the trailers. concentration as he contemplates the likeli- ate I suppose, since it is probably the only What you may not know is how suc- hood of his team's survival. Every genera- way to convince audiences to see a film cessful the film is despite some shortcom- tion produces at least one strong, silent about political upheaval and genocide in ings of the screenplay. The cinematography screen icon (like John Wayne or Clint Africa. Certainly the film contains several and editing are superb, and they give the Eastwood), and Bruce Willis is the best of battle sequences and there are a lot of audience tne impression of what it's really his generation. explosions for those viewers who simply like to be in the jungle. We can almost feel Some will probably dismiss the film as don't have the patience for a movie where the hot, sticky air ofthis tropical forest, and ust another entry in the recent series of big- nothing explodes. However, beneath its the deep, murky shadows in which the xidget American military epics, bufc*k has slick facade this film is quite serious. It is night scenes are filmed are eerie and con- ess in common with films like Black Hawk dead serious in fact, and Tears of the Sun is vincing (if you've ever been in a thick forest Down, We Were Soldiers or Windtalkers, a movie that realizes phrases like "regime at night, you'll know just how dark it can and more in common with a film like Three change" and "ethnic cleansing" are often get). Kings. Three Kings was also a film where one mission, but iTWgjgmaBBMMBMaaaB2SB3BB the soldiers with interchangeable. I IHIm I—l iltfT- Fuqua and his cameraman have a good begin The movie takes place in Nigeria and File Photo eye for location and are content to take a then find they can not in good conscience we see in CNN style news footage that the Bruce Willis stars in Tears of the Sun. minimalist approach to the staging of the abandon a group of refugees. Tears of the country is being torn apart by rebel forces. story: they never strain for an effect, they Sun may not contain the anger, media that, in most cases, have yet to cease. These rebels have assassinated Nigeria's never allow their characters to make big savvy, biting satire or insane energy of Antoine Fuqua, the director, places us in democratically elected president along speeches, they never try underline any Three Kings, but Three Kings is such an this atmosphere of civil war and genocide to with the entire family, and are messages or sentiments that the extraordinary, one-of-a-kind film that to presidential by involving us in the efforts of a SEAL political now sweeping through the rest of the nation Navy screenplay not to even be mentioned same sentence is team sent to remove foreign nationals from is ready support. Fuqua in the destroying housing Christians and the shows us villages Nigeria. As Lt. Waters, Bruce Willis leads simply observes situation, high praise. other ethnic minorities. some of the of these civil wars, movie doesn't have any particular the SEAL team into the jungle where they sad victims Tnis Nigeria, which is Africa's most popu- creates a tense, atmos- political message, but the film is timely are to meet a priest, a doctor and two nuns oppressive jungle lous country, is made up of some 300 dif- and is to let camera med- nonetheless. It reminds us that there are doing missionary work and take these mis- phere, willing the ferent tribes and ethnic groups. The domi- itate on the screen of Willis. problems in places other than the sionaries to a rendez-vous point where they presence Bruce urgent nant groups being Muslim and Christian. what talent- While Tears of the Sun unfor- can be flown out of the country. Of course Willis proves once again a Middle East. This country is experiencing problems ed actor is, and a tunately some all too predictable real the priest and nuns refuse to leave, and the he projecting depth weary ends with at the moment (problems that exist outside intelligence where the was (and somewhat unnecessary) battle scenes doctor wants to take all of the Nigerian res- screenplay the world of studio executives and probaoly not helpful. A like this and a moment of triumph that seems out ot script idents of the mission who are strong very movie conferences), but in the film Nigeria could needs a strong presence as the lead charac- place, its strengths far outweigh its flaws. enough to walk along with her. ™ in for any number ofAfrican countries ter, and other than The doesn't make any special P01 stand And of course, saving Nigerian refugees I cannot image anyone film been seized by political turmoil in Bruce able to about inhumanity of civil wars and eth- that have is not one of Willis' objectives, but would- Willis being convincingly the the past decade; one need only think back play this part. says so little that cleansing, and it doesn't need to. n't you know it, Willis has a crisis of con- Lt. Waters I nic to the civil wars that have afflicted Somalia, doubt he was a character science and decides to save the refugees very interesting Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Rwanda or The on paper so good at playing after all. He loads as many Nigerians as he but Willis is Democratic Republic of Congo. Conflicts these quiet, introverted protagonists that we < Wednesday March 122003 Entertainment 21 of every song - released or not - and Sam Roberts continued... chorus teenie losing themselves in the Turret stage lights. It weenie To be fair, he is a pop artist with a rare tal- was a unique combination of intensity, show- ent: his lyrics are insightful, his melodies manship and a level of improvisation not ear candy straightforward but rocking, and the songs just expected by listening to Roberts' tight studio make you want to shake your ass. It's not often work. that music of this quality is also this accessible His stage banter was minimal, but well Death From Above a method of thought and you have the to such a broad cross-section of listeners; this placed anaplayful, and he knew how to pick Heads Up newest rock saviours, Death From is evidenced by the string of commercial radio nis spots: "Tne Canadian Dream" was preced- Above. The five song EP, Heads Up stations adding Roberts to their play lists, and ed with a brief anti-American/pro-Canadian breaks down barriers with fuzzed out his concurrent success on Canadian campus rant, and he explained that "Higher Learning" basslines and soulful vocals creating a and community charts. References for Roberts' wasn't about university life, although he sub- distinct crossover sound of pop, punk, sound vary across an equally broad spectrum. sequently praised it. hardcore, soul and rock. Intriguing He's been compared to everyone from Beck to What's funny is that a year ago, few could lyrics, dealing with issues not necessari- Bruce Springsteen and from Paul Simon to tell you who Sam Roberts was, never mind ly covered outside of a gansta rap, "you Pete Yorn - perhaps this explains his success. sing along with his songs. Now, he's selling out stole my bitches, let's smoke some Although pop by genre, he can't be confined venues at Laurier (something that veterans The drugs" type group. Songs about bar stars to a single sound. New Deal couldn't even do this past fall), cap- ana cocaine at nightclubs is one view Diverse and eclectic Roberts won over the tivating fans and the press with nis song writ- Imagine being pummeled into submis- that definitely crosses over into new ter- usually fickle Laurier crowd. From the opening ing talent, and causing audiences across sion by the deadly combination of a dual ritory. A refreshing taste of rock and roll pseudo-punk chords to the rousing arena-rock Canada to go wild for an hour and a half. attack of both the bass and drums. Take is evident here, waiting to be discovered encore of "When Everything Was Alright" and Oh yeah, and Roberts can also get hun- two members of Toronto based hard- as it so gradually is. an almost ten-minute guitar jam, he and his dreds of Laurier students to sing about social- core-rock act, Femme Fatale and give band had the crowd shouting along to the ism. Now that's talent. them a passion so strong it could destroy Eric Warner Dare2Dream Travel & Cruises 519 ■ 744- 8102 yflr Jp P) (11 1 Women are subjected to Women aren't subjected Women make the the Glass Ceiling to the Glass Ceiling choice Jennifer Wilder Jennifer Wilder Jennifer Wilder The struggle for equal rights has been a long-standing While it is true that women were once segregated in the Society has now reached a point where freedom of battle in society, and it is a battle that has yet to reach a workforce due to their gender, society has now reached choice is valued above all else. Women are not unjust- final, satisfying outcome. Though women's activist a point where women are largely considered to be ly held back from achieving corporate positions, nor are movements have made giant strides for females in both equal to men. The federal and provincial governments' tney compelled to "own the world" by forsaking family the home and work environment, we are still a long enacted a law in 1976 which guaranteed equal pay for in order to climb the corporate ladder. Rather, we have way away from reaching a stage where everyone, work of equal value. As well as equal pay, the govern- reached a point where women are able to choose the regardless of gender, will have equal opportunities in ment has also worked towards employment equity path that best suits them. life. these last 27 years; it is now illegal to base hiring or pro- Many women prefer to concentrate on family rather The term "glass ceiling" has been created to depict motion on race or gender. than work, which is why 60-90% of part time jobs are the invisible barrier that seems to prevent women from Huge strides have been made since these laws were held by women. Full-time careers are also now possible attaining corporate or high management jobs. Though created and society now acknowledges that women are for women who wish to balance family and work. This some individuals believe that this barrier has been shat- just as capable in their careers as men. Seventy years is possible through telemarketing, daycare opportuni- tered through the birth of the feminist movement statis- ago it was uncommon to see women involved in any ties and flexible hours. tics show that there is much evidence that points other- career paths other than clerical, sales, health (nursing), Unfortunately, this free choice is often misconstrued wise. According to a report by Statistics Canada, and teaching. Now, women and men have equal enrol- to suit those who wish to advocate the supposed gender women made approximately 30% less in wages then ment in such 'male' jobs as accounting, while 'female' segregation in the workforce. It is not that women can- men who held the same type of job during the year roles such as clerical work, have experienced a dra- not get hired in full-time jobs - women are voluntarily 1999. CNN's website also reported statistics wnich matic decrease in female enrolment. Also, the percent- choosing to work part-time. showed that 43.6% of the large companies in the age of women in managerial occupations has steadily If there is a glass ceiling, then women chose to put United States had no female corporate officers. In con- been increasing in the past 40 years, and thougn it there. A recent study of 50 Canadian corporations trast, women currently do hold approximately 50% of women are not yet represented equally in high corpo- found that 78% of middle manager female employees the middle management and line positions in Canada. rate managerial positions, studies show that oftentimes were offered a promotion which they decided to This discrepancy suggests that there is an underlying this is not necessarily due to gender segregation. decline. Opportunities for career advancements are reason as to wny women hold so few high'management Many women have stated that they are happy with available for women if they choose to take them, how- or corporate jobs. One reason that is often given to jus- middle management jobs and are not willing to make ever many women find that they are not willing to sac- tify this discriminatory hiring and promotion process is the sacrifices that are involved in CEO-type positions. rifice their free time or family life. that high level corporate positions require a full time High management positions often require 60 hour In addition to these options, society has also seen a commitment, and it is said that women are usually not work-weeks and complete commitment and many large increase in female entrepreneurs. This enables able to devote themselves to this task because they women simply feel that this time would be better spent women to make their own schedules and be their own would have to put their job before their family. at home. However, options like daycare, healthcare, boss. The message is that women now have choices in However, this is merely a sugar-coated and weak year-long maternity leave, and child-sick days are being society and no longer allow themselves to be segregat- excuse which is designed to shift society's accusatory incorporated, at great expense, into the workforce in ed or diminished. finger away from the workforce and towards women. order to alleviate the pressure for women to be both Though there is still a strong female employment Not all women wish to put a family before their job, mother and career-woman. Also, paternity leave is now rate in such jobs as teaching and nursing, it is clearly and not all women wish to nave children at all. Yet soci- being introduced, an option that could not have been women's decision to remain in 'female' oriented jobs ety is still unable and unwilling to see women in the conceived 40 years ago. not the result of a social stigma which oppresses their same light as they see men and so refuse to accord them These considerations prove that women and men free choice. Though there may not be as many female the same rights and pay in the workforce. Even if are now playing on an equal playing field; corporations engineers or mathematicians as men women are not women ,choose to have a family it is unreasonable to are realizing that family life is an important aspect in looked down upon, or considered to be abnormal if discriminate against them on the sole basis of their both male and female employee's lives. While there they choose this type of career. reproductive capability. Rather, corporations should are, unfortunately, old-fashioned companies who have Society has come a long way towards offering equal devise a way to address women's needs outside of the yet to embrace tne notion of gender equality it is now opportunity and free choice. Though women have been work environment in order to fully appreciate and uti- considered an asset to maintain a balanced segregated for many years, they nave now reached a lize what is now an undervalued commodity. Though female/male workforce. Businesses no longer maintains point where they are responsible for their own deci- this may take more money or flexibility in the short run, the ideology that women are weaker than men and that sions, and are able to make their own career choices. the long term payoff will be a new source of capable they are only useful for secretarial jobs; rather they now While women are seen in corporate positions signifi- managers who are prepared to work hard for the admit that women possess skills that are invaluable cantly less then men, it is not for the lack of opportuni- chance to be considered equal with their male counter- tools for managerial jobs. Therefore, with a few excep- ty. Therefore the glass ceiling, if it exists, has been cre- parts. tions, women are now involved in a society where they ated by women through their own free choice. 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