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Tuition thaws Beware: freedom façade

University will keep

you on a tight rein

BLAIR FORSYTH-STARK OPINION EDITOR

Epictetus, a Greek philosopher,

once, said, "Only the educated are

free." He couldn't possibly have

been referring to undergradu-

ates, since, contrary to popular

belief, university is not the for-

tress of freedomthat yourparents

and high school teachers claim it

to be.

You'll most likely begin your

venture into this facade of liberty

known as Wilfrid Laurier Univer-

in sity a van packed full of your

possessions with your dear ol'

mom and pop in the front seat.

As you near your destination,

caution your mom will you to "be

careful" (whatever that means)

and instruct to "keep intouch JordanJocius you

and call whenever" because she'll

miss you. FINISH FAST - Soon to be graduating fourth-year business student Di Ma gets study tips from Professor Brad Lund about an upcoming taxation Your dad will warn against get- exam. With the McGuinty Liberal government releasing the tuition freeze this September, you can expect WLU business student fees to raise 8 ting pregnant (or getting some- percent which makes the idea of graduating sound all more rewarding. one else pregnant) and inform

that you "just because you have

APRIL CUNNINGHAM where." to increase." and that the a liver doesn't According Rosehart, economics, adding working mean you

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 50 of the uni- But vice salaries have it the only about percent JD Muir, president high reflect shortages of to put to test every

versity's income is derived from of university affairs for Laurier's PhD business professors in Can- night."

Laurier students will face tuition dollars. student that ada. He Canadian universi- As car resi- an union, argues qual- says your nears your

inevitable Last the Lib- stake. ties dence - tuition increase this March, Ontario ity is at have produced a decreasing your home for the next

fall as the Ontario eral announced "So far evidence numberof business for the months - breathe government's government there's no profs eight you a sigh

freeze that universities would have the that rise of fees decade. of relief be two-year tuition lifts. proves a tuition past thinking you'll soon

raise tuitionfees five rise in rid of and their First-year students will see ability to by equals a quality," says "For many universities, it's your parents pes-

4.5 the board. Some Muir. "In often it will difficult find rules. You'll be an increase of percent over percent across fact, lead to very, very to any- ky on your own, last studies such as the lower free to make choice year's tuition fees while new professional quality." one," he says. any you wish,

He it in business students' tuition will Laurier business program and adds that may move to- A common fear for Laurier's free to make mistakes. You're

inter- the real world and it's swell by eight percent. New graduate studies programs could wards a system where the prov- SBE is the "poaching" of good now your national students ince contributes less educa- busi- will also expe- increase by eight percent. to professors by competing oyster. Well, not quite. rience increase. Rosehart thatLaurier tion while students schools like the of You'll find an eight percent says pro- pay more. ness University that, upon arriving

it be thrust All second, third and fourth- grams have been suffering and "I'm afraid that's what it may Toronto,Western, and Queen's. at your residence, you'll

in is time for increase. Laurier business is also at a into the "care" of ice-break- year students enrolled classes an come to," he says. your this "If costs 4.7 since it did not de- ers and dons. It is ice-break- fall are not left out of the our are going up Laurier's business school, disadvantage your

if its tuition while it er's the week equation. They will see a four percent per year, and the gov- faced with huge salary costs, regulate fees duty to make next of

had before the Mc- he11... "ac- percent increase. ernment grants are not going up, welcomes their eight percent the chance, your life, O-Week, or

increase. freeze There are no confirmations quality suffers," he says. Guinty two years ago. tion-packed fun," depending on how thattuitionwill increase again in He adds that for the most part, "Thereality oflife in a business you see the glass. "students breakers will 2007, but Dr. BobRosehart, pres- are willing to accept school is that faculty salaries are Your come calling

Laurier Universi- reasonable increases if it Dr. Scott for at hours ident ofWilfrid will higher," says Carson, you absurdly early

the result in dean of the school of business - SEE PAGE 4 and to ty, suspects Ontario govern- a reasonable quality TUITION, subject you gruelling days of and ment intends the new provincial cheering get-to-know-

each-other with limited education strategy to be set up games,

time and strict as a five-year plan. personal a no

He that these tuition alcohol (or reference says of) policy increases are standard across for underagers. While you aren't

Ontario. forced to participate in any of the

activities, there is For Laurier, Rosehart claims a strong expec-

tation the new cash will help maintain that you will. the a low student-to-faculty ratio of During O-Week ordeal, also be 23 to one. you'll subjected to key

in "It's a major financial com- checks and a no-guest policy

Rosehart. "The mitment," says SEE PAGE 25 money has to come from some- FREEDOM, News The Cord Weekly ■ frosh mailer 2006 2

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COLOPHON Laurier to get a taste of its first ever Living cessful here." acknowledge the needfor careful The Cord is the official student of Weekly newspaper Nicole Wilker, a recently gradu- considerationin putting together

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NEWS EDITOR that be able add three Wilker found that the individual that focuses they'll to particular area just

LLCs more over the next two a floor re- that (wlujgp personalities on given on thing," says McMurray "" fllWHSl'pubfoattora' As 20 students settle into their influence the overall of the years. ally deeply importance of keeping a

new homes on in "The was we started floor within TheCord campus Sep- problem diverse student within Opinions expressed are those of the author persona. spectrum and do not necessarily reflect those of the Editorial Board, will have tember, they an too late," Dodd. "We didn't "There were a of LLC. TheCord, WLUSRWLU or CanWeb Printing Inc. oppor- says couple girls an

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first-ever Living Learning Com- basically our at to do Wilk- dents' The Cord is created Macintosh only marketing so as well," explained that'd be like 'We're using computers running saying, OS X.2 using AdobeCreative Suite 2 (InDesign, Photoshop, munity (LLC). this point." the and different have floor for ath- Acrobat, Distiller Illustrator) and Quark Xpress 6.1. er, noting impact going to a just CanonRebel XT 8.0 megapixel digital cameras are used for An LLC is "a themedresidence he deems Though the slow personalities can have on principalphotography. quieter letes,' and that's not something founded environment... a start unfortunate, Dodd is no leaders. TheCord upon by we'd do." Weekly is a proud memberof the OntarioPress Council since 2006. Oi v/ of interests that specific set are means alarmed, com- she thinks unsatisfied be retaining Accordingly, it "[Those within the LLC] Any complaints can sent get the Council 'mm to [email protected]. structured to students a confidence in the give high plete imminent would be wise for residence life the same experience as everyone The Cord's circulation for a normal issue is level ofinvolvement in their first Wednesday success of the LLCs. to find less obvious candidates and a else," assures Dodd. "It's en- 7,000 copies enjoys readership of over 10,000. just at WLU," to the "It's an area that year according Laurier need- for this hanced with the stuff Cord rates $20.00 term for addresses unique leadership leadership subscription are per oppor- within Canada. of WLU's offi- MyLaurier portal ed," he notes. "It's a new to herself aspect tunity, citing as an exam- on top of it."

The Cord is a proud member cial website. Weekly residence, a new wrinkle in com- Wilker ple; was not very involved of the CanadianUniversity Press (CUP), since 2004. In the and project's inaugural year, munity living, something to her arrival atWLU. See PAGE prior 24 foreditorial reaction to this story the LLC offered is centred that only we think could be sue- Dean very McMurray was quick to €S' Campus Plus is The Cords iANIrUI112MllllWwMwgtm national a and will advertising agency. on leadership theme,

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Regina Street residence. Preamble to The Cord Constitution According to David McMur- will with The Cord keep faith its readers by presenting news and of dean of he's expressions opinions comprehensively, accurately ray, students, come and fairly. across a number of similar com-

TheCord believes in a balancedand impartialpresentation of all relevant facts in residences a news report, and of all substantial munity-based south opinions in a matter ofcontroversy. of the border, and is really excited

all The staff of The Cord shall uphold commonly heldethical conventionsof When an error to see Laurier suit. journalism. ofomissionor of following commission has occurred, that errorshallbe acknowledged promptly. The initiative has not exactly

as statementsare are critical taken off those involved had When made that of an individual, or an organization, we shall give those affected the it the hoped opportunity to reply at earliesttimepossible. might, though.

"I think the has been, Ethicaljournalism requires impartiality, and consequently response

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that is, so I'm check The limits of not going to only any newspaper are those of the world

around and so The it, Cord will attempt to cover its world with it,"' explains a special focus on Wilfrid Laurier University, and the McMurray. community of Kitchener-Waterloo, and with a special ear "[The to the response] wasn't what concerns ofthe students ofWilfridLaurierUniversity. Ultimately, The Cord will be bound by neither philosophy, we'd hoped," admits Chris Dodd, nor geography in its mandate. of housing services and The Cord has an manager obligation to foster freedom of the press and freedom of speech. This obligation is best fulfilled residence life. "We're about half when debate and are dissent encouraged, both in the internal workings of the paper, and through The Cord's full. contactwith the studentbody. "We wanted to do two origi- The Cord will always attempt to do what is right, with fear neither of repercussions, nor retaliation. The ofthe purpose nally," Dodd added, student is explain- press to act as an agent of socialawareness, and shall so conductthe affairs ofour newspaper. ing that the health and wellness

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Vocal Former don killed

Cord in crash Do you think the 8% motorcycle

tuition hike to the BBA

program will make the Sam Eby, a beloved three-time Laurier don and graduate in 2002, was program elitest? killed in a tragic motorcycle accident near his Elora home on June 11 Contributed Photo

as he was there for his Just he didn't forget about you. Eid, Murray. "So someone like Sam TONY FERGUSON colleagues, Eby was also always along with the rest of his floor, who is responsible as a don

NEWS EDITOR there for his students. Khaled received from regular emails Eby for shaping that had a huge

Eid, who was one of Eby's stu- giving them updates on how he impact."

Sam loved rock and in in Like Eby roll, dents Willison Hall 2000- was doing. Balaskanthan, McMurray

sports and motorcycles. In a 2001, remembers just how valu- "It's the small things that re- recognizes Eby's performance

twist of it the able that made "He the tragic irony, was was. ally a big difference," says as a don. was perfect

latter that would made end up costing "He a huge difference Eid. don in that his floor commu- "Is the disparity of an extra him his life. in first who David deanof stu- my year," says Eid, McMurray, nity was very strong and that's $500 going to keep people Eby, a former Laurier student, at the time had just come from dents, gets to know a lot of dons. a don's numberone goal." out? I don't think so." was killed in acci- Lebanonto in Canada. Even after four a motorcycle study years, Eby still The impression that Eby left

dent 11 WLU on Sunday, lune near his The first year at was comes easily to mind. "I remem- on the people he touched dur-

- Terrence Smith in - home Elora. He was a student a time for Eid. With no ber Sam well he stood he his at tough out," ing years Laurier was evi-

Third Year Business Laurier at from 1999to 2002and friends or family in a strange said. "He was a real character dent at the visitation on Thurs- three of - he those years were spent country, Eid had a lot on his had a personality, he was day, June 22 where nearly 300

as a residence life don. but ease the to their final plate, Eby helped very spiritually grounded." people came pay

"He was a great don; all of his burden. One of Eby's qualities that respects.

students loved him," says leyas "I had a lot to deal with and Balaskanthan and McMurray "When someone like Sam has

a close friendand him there remember well his Balaskanthan, having definitely was open- an opportunity to impact and in

former who donned made it easier in first at mindedness. was reli- such that's what colleague my year Eby very a positive way,

with in Little House. Bal- he said. and McMur- Eby Laurier," gious always welcomed the you remember," says

askanthan remembers for News of the sudden ideas ofothers. "The Eby passing ray. world [is] less fortu-

there. Whether left Eid in "I For always being disbelief. was very McMurray, Eby made an nate without Sam Eby... we lost

needed shift someone a picked shocked," he said. "I find his important impact at Laurier. someone who impacted a lot of "I think it would because or an extra he would death "I residence up favour, very baffling." think the experi- people's lives." it's a reason definitely do it withouthesitation. Once had as a is you Eby don, ence a huge factor," says Mc- decide people not to go to

Queen's or Western."

- Raphael Abele No simple answer to extremist acts Third Year Business

TONY FERGUSON association." Fattal feels that miss- lot friendlier guilty by many are a towards Muslims

NEWS EDITOR Helal Fattal, president of the ing the point on this issue. For than it appears to be today. Now,

Muslim Students Association, him, it's hard to speculate on Fattal feels that there is a more

As the 17 Muslims with "You whether there is hostile mostly teenage agrees Elmasry. can- an immigration atmosphere in Canada,

accused of terrorism await has do with attacks their not say that [it to re- problem or not because, without especially with the of re-

that's it Muslims trial, many Canadians are trying ligion] because not what a clear-cut guilty verdict, any the- taliation against and

to make of the that he said. is Hindus the accused sense events is," ory only hypothetical. even after

Fattal added that the transpired earlier this month. indis- "We don't like hypothetical were arrested.

Some blame Canada's immi- criminatekilling thatwouldresult situations," he says."The issue is, "It is sad because obviously "If want to people really while gration policy, others are from an act of terrorism, such as did they plan anything or not?" there's a lot of ignorance and na- come here they'll have to attacking Islam. the detonation of a bomb, would "It's sad because [the situa- ivete involved in this situation," that much harder." try the issue he concluded Fattal. "I think has nothing violate Islamic doctrine, as Islam tion] is making a change,"

to do with immigration policy only recognizes violence that said, explaining that the Canada

- Michelle Schmidt and nothing to do with multicul- takes place between soldiers, or he chose to come to in 1999 was

Third Year Business turalism," says Dr. Peter Eglin, a fighters, as legitimate. The harm-

sociology professor at Laurier. ing of innocent people is a sin.

attributes Dr. Eglin the po- Elmasry explained that the ac-

terrorist three tential attempt to cused are not representative of

the of the the Canadian Muslim grievances: criminality larger pop-

United States government with ulation. The 17 accused represent

its invasion of Iraq in 2003, the .02 percent of Canadian Muslims

invasion of in illegal Afghanistan and, says Elmasry, many more

2001 and the ongoing Israeli oc- are upstanding citizens. "[They]

cupation of Palestine. are senators, MPs, members of

will "Some people take a radi- CSIS," he said. "I don't think it'll actually cal and violent those When asked what would response to hap- make a difference because matters because they're not be- pen if the three grievances men- prices of everything are ing dealt with on the internation- tioned by Eglin were to be re- going up anyways." He said he wasn't al scene," says Eglin. asserts solved, Elmasry

in - that there that he no way means to justify sure is no room for

- Moreland, since there Ryan a violent response but says that speculation could be

Third Year Economics under the current international a number of factors that would

circumstances, acts of violence lead the accused to such actions.

are to be expected. "We don't know if any or all of

Canada is becoming more of a these factors are contributing,"

accord- he said. "We need target for terrorism now, really rigor-

ing to Eglin. ous research to see how many of

"We are to that factors are] to contributing ... [these contributing

legal enterprise," he explains, be- extremist ideology."

leaves the cause of our troops' involvement Elmasry fate of this

with Afghanistan. matter to academia. But, as a

While some point to a loose member of the academic com- "Yeah, it'll definitely keep border, others blame the radi- munity, Eglin feels research on out." people cal and extreme nature of Islam, his part would be redundant. It's

which Dr. Mohammed Elmasry obvious that Muslims are getting

- Sapra Bhucher, of the Canadian Islamic Con- fed up with the grievances being

Third Year Business is dismiss. left he gress, quick to unresolved, explains.

"This "I don't think it takes should be looked at as a any par- April Cunningham criminal act by potential crimi- ticular academic skill or research DEEP IN THOUGHT - Dr. Peter Eglin considers the complex problems Compiled by Tony Ferguson, nals," Elmasry explains. "Canadi- to see what is plainly beforeone's surrounding the recent acts of Muslim extremists. photos by April Cunningham an Muslims should not be found eyes," says Eglin. News ■ The Cord Weekly ■ frosh mailer 2006 4

Students satisfied: Maclean's 'Really

Positive results are for student survey 'firepower' a well. She also touched on predom- a inant trendin the article - the no- "I wasn't in these quite surprised of methods under results stated union; credibility scrutiny tably higher satisfaction ratings at by any means,"

small schools. When asked to rate Cayenne, who viewed the strong

MIKE BROWN clean's university graduate study. their agreement with the state- showing as a vindication of sorts

NEWS EDITOR number of universities refused "I satisfied of the work done the Student's A ment, am with my de- by bargain' to make public their results from cision to attend this university," Union.

After dismal the other until "I know often 'Yeah, receiving reviews organizations 95 percent of Laurier respon- we say,

in the annual Maclean's univer- Maclean's pursued freedom of dents were in agreement, includ- we're the number one students' Tuition behind sity rankings, Wilfrid Laurier got information leg- ing 51 percent union in Canada,' but now we lags

Even have he some good news from the nation- islation. who "strongly kind of some proof," ex-

al news magazine, as the school then, schools like agree." This plained. "We're not just talking a other business schools

We have some- found itself ranked among the York and Windsor put WLU bunch of bologna. back it country's best in a survey of stu- stayedmum about one percent thing to up."

from cover dentsatisfaction. their results. higher than Cayenne, like the adminis- TUITION,

much more The first annual survey of its The credibility Nipissing as tration, put weight

in these than the less kind appeared in the June 19 questions persist, the top school rankings in of University Student Issue, and given that the in thatportion favourable ones published A short period deregula-

tion allowed Ontario business relied on data from three differ- NSSE and CUSC of the CUSC November.

control their tu- ent sources: the Canadian Un- results are taken rankings. "Not to slight how Maclean's schools to own without dergraduate Survey Consortium from 2004 and Meanwhile, does their ranking system, but ition rates government intervention. (CUSC), National Survey of Stu- 2005. Still, the prestigious it's hard for them to tell me howI

he "We were on the of dent Engagement (NSSE), and university admin- schools like Al- value my education," said. cusp doing

Maclean's Gradu- istration also felt the favour- Carson. "We own University was very berta,Toronto, Cayenne it,"says completed

ate Survey. pleased with Lau- and McGill able student feedback would act all the requirements the day be-

All in WLUSU's deal- fore an election was called." told, it added up to 54,000 rier's results. fared relative- as "firepower" schools like students and recent graduates "The university ly poorly. Tam ings with administration, as en- As a result, U of T,

rollment continues to with Western and have had voicing their opinion on their un- puts a fair bit of believes that grow, Queen's

into 3000 frosh confirmed business tuition than Lau- dergraduate experience. stock what the survey results greater access to professors and over already higher

the of dif- for this fall. rier for the two and However, use three are," noted Jacqui Tam, director a strong community atmosphere past years,

the mode of of affairs and factors which for "I think we'll have that with the increase fering surveys as public publications are two account strong eight percent

Laurier. will still in comparison has caused many at She added that WLU the higher satisfaction at primar- message always coming from the this year, they bring

CUSC dollars thanLaurier. to question the credibility of the has been a part of for years ily undergraduate schools. students: 'Hey, it's great that you more

findings. and, along with all Ontario uni- Allan Cayenne, president of want tobecome a comprehensive "We're really quite a bargain,"

Stu- institution - can't the addition- The methodology was adopted versities, recendy joined NSSE, Wilfrid Laurier University's but you lose says Carson, noting

when a number of institutions though these stats were not in- dent Union (WLUSU), was far that student focus or else you're al disparities between Laurier

declined to participate in the Ma- cluded in the article. from shocked to see WLU fare so going to lose Laurier." and the Atlantic and American

Ivy League business schools.

And Carson is quite confident

the higher tuition won't ham-

for lower-income its services with facelift per access C-Spot expands students.

"As there long as is a good safe-

ty net, then I think the accessibil-

Hawk floor reminiscent of retail freezer will be added to for those students will be superstition will die in the name of better space, carry ity pro- outlets in malls. and there will be more groceries tected," he says. The traffic flow for the Hall of Fame and Centre-Spot previous layout created a an increased selection of milk and "I'd be happy to see no tuition lot of other but congestion at peak hours, dairy products. itself, that's just not an eco-

and changes aim to make the There are talks of the C-Spot nomic reality."

MARK ADAMSON and as a improve, emerged strong store layout more open, flowing carrying Greyhound bus tickets, For Muir, however, concerns CORD NEWS candidate for renovation. "We and easier for customers. As which lot ofstudents have asked with tuition part a raising go beyond

started to realize the was of the the C-Spot expansion, registers for. The store will now offer digital economics. TheCentre Laurier's used Spot, campus more and more will be moved to the front of the and will have coffee getting by photo prints a "It's a society issue," he says,

convenience store, is undergoing students, and we were a lot store. "Let's make it easier station seeing to get to meetthe demandof late noting that students should write facelift this Located in of student traffic the a summer. in students in there and out of there coffee drinkers C-Spot," night on campus. to their MPs, their provincial pre- WLUSU's Fred Nichols WLUSU President Allan in Campus says Cay- between classes, because that's Construction began earlier this mier and the minister of educa- Center the building, C-Spot will enne. "It's the area that's when the volume occurs," and the date of grow- highest month, projected tion to push education as a pri- be and the fastest all of gutted undergo renova- ing amongst our explains of the is in time He Cayenne underly- completion August 4, ority. says high tuition affects tions with an of business approved budget operations." ing logic. to train to be for employees ready not just students, but parents and This will The $300,000. money come outer wall of the C-Spot Some of the new created business space in the fall term. eventually, Ontario's future. of out WLUSU's general revenues, that faced the Hall of Fame will be by the renovation will result in The adjacent Hall of Fame will He also recommends incoming received from having approval removed, as will the entrance cor- increased product selection such also be renovated this summer. students prepare for their finan- last board year's of directors. ridor to the store. The store's new as the Our Compliments line of New tiling will be put down and cial realities this fall.

The C-Spot was entrance will be flush targeted by with the groceries, along with some new benches will be added the hall- to "Just know what's coming up," WLUSU as business could in a that hallway an effort to maximize services. A new double glass door way walls across from Wilf's. Also, he "Make do have says. sure you the doors dividing the Hall of jobs lined up. Make sure you're

Fame and the will be concourse applying for as many bursaries

removed. The changes are and geared scholarships as you can. towards the easi- Make making building sure you're aware of the in-

er to navigate. terest you're paying [on debt]."

One of these changes will see Currently thereis not a concern the end of Laurier's "don't walk on that high costs of getting a busi- the hawk" tradition. "The cost of ness degree at Laurier will make

adding a new hawk with the it elitist logo an program.

new tiling prompted us to consid- "I don't think that with rising er the hawk the wall," tuition fees moving to it's really going to be

explains "In traffic Cayenne. high any more omnipotent than it was

times, the hall starts to really con- before," says Muir.

gest, especially if there are tables He believes it's more about

in the area." and outreach, communicating to WLUSU also plans to add a marginal groups that post-sec- historical of the education perspective logo, ondary is accessible to and its over the on those changes years, who really want it.

the wall of the Hall of Fame. "This AndPresidentRosehart is keep- hallway represents the Student his ing promise of committing 30 Union," "The says Cayenne. logo percent of incoming tuition dol- will be much more visible to stu- lars to go back to bursaries, for

dents, as to opposed something students with financial need.

on the that ground they know not "We were under no obligation to step on." Courtesy of ANO Architects/Architectes Inc. to do that," he says. CAMPUS SHOP OR MALL OUTLET? - An artist's of rendering what the C-Spot will look like upon completion.

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Waterloo named "smart city"

Waterloo more than the location oftheir - a not too far from To many Laurier students, is nothing university place home,

find ourselves the While the world takes interest in this or anywhere for that matter. Now, we suddenly in global spotlight.

international high-tech hot spot, it's time Laurier students begin to celebrate as well.

Research In "smart to the for communities of all in the world. MICHELLE PINCHEV Group, Jim Ballsilie of city?" According ICF, economy powerful economy

EDITOR SPECIAL PROJECTS Motion (RIM), Simon Farbrother an intelligent community uses sizes, holding conferences and It's already becoming that," says

internet is (a Waterloo CAO), representatives information technology to cre- putting out information and an- Whaley. "The age upon

weeks Coun- from the of ate and economic nual awards. us...and it will be the Two ago, Waterloo University Waterloo, jobs develop- most pow-

the Water- in broadband broadband is cillor Mark Whaley, along with a public school board, ment the economy, The economy a erful influence on business in while and committee of volunteers, Mayor loo Public Library representatives promoting innovation concept that combines the forces the world. For Waterloo, merely

It in Herb Epp and others, traveled and many others. took approxi- of globalization to participate the broadband

for the commit- to New York to tell a story of mately one year and information economy is actually not good "We probably have more MAs collaboration. tee to put together a case for "In- technology net- enough. Our strength is in our

"In we understand Waterloo." to de- Waterloo, telligent and more PhDs in Waterloo than working leadership."

it is "It's here in scribe the "new be that partnerships that have one big campfire This may why digital de- cities do. That in itself ahead of the "And many big bolted us pack," says Waterloo," says Whaley. global economy" mocracy is such an important cri-

we're all hands and we're we live in terion for ICF's Whaley. holding doesn't mean much unless today. intelligent com- very all Unlike many other cities' ap- singing kumbaya." It's about link- munities. As a city going wireless those hard Almost 500 cities each are to plications that were backed by applied, people working ing industrialized this October, it's no wonder we

Waterloo's bid to be because "they felt they had agreat and developing kicked intelligent butt in this cat- government, make the world a better place." named the to nations and the And most intelligent com- story tell," says Whaley. egory. it's no surprise we've

in the world was one In the it that for munity pro- end, was our story opportunity attracted companies like Google

- Herb Epp, Waterloo volunteers. the interest of the Intel- mayor in pelled by passionate captured anyone, regard- to set up shop right here town.

committee Forum of The was made upof ligent Community (ICF) less location, With much excited buzz,

from includ- when the were nar- volunteers all facets applications to benefit from Google opened an office in Wa-

Steve of rowed down to "the 21" last ing Whaley, McCartney smart technology and terloo last January after posting

Atria Networks (a local telecom- November. Waterloo went on to sustainability. The ICF is a non- innovation.

make the think-tank that conducts munications cut. "The broadband - 8 company), Shirley top seven profit economy of SEE SMART, PAGE

of what does it mean be a research in the area ofbroadband st Fenton Computer Systems So to the 21 century will be the most 7 FROSH MAILER ■ ■ 2006 THE CORD WEEKLY Special Protect

- FROM PAGE SMART, 6 and ColumbiaStreet in Waterloo. workforce, innovation, digital de-

Some of the true fathers of the mocracy and lastly, marketing in job at the openings University of internet are from the University what is thought to be somewhat Waterloo. ofWaterloo. Some of the spin-off of a foundation-based hierarchy. Waterloo's is similar- story very companies like Open Text and As a leader in broadband infra-

to the success of ly story Google. Research in Motion and Waterloo many structure, already pos- is Google a big that others company are global companies." sessed what ICF calls a "platform thinks small. With a relaxed cor- Waterloo in Among the top cat- for the development of a knowl- culture porate that were encourages egory six other competitive edge workforce."

equality and discussion, cities. open Cleveland, United States; Innovation is another area in

there is a real sense of commu- Gangnam District, Seoul, South which the city has a competitive nity that who lives here anyone Korea; Ichikawa, Japan; Man- edge. The ICF report's studies understands completely. Like chester, United Kingdom; Taipei, show effective economic devel-

Waterloo, started offsmall Taiwan and Google Tianjin, China were opment comes from attracting and low-key. * all vying for the top prize. investment outside the region.

So when some students and However, only 20 locals reacted to this honourwith percent of their "We're of the in skepticism, and were one seven the Whaley Epp top economic growth both unfazed. world, and for the will come from next year, we "The reaction is somewhat outside, so an natural because will ride this there will be people expect wave; "Intelligent Com- that this right away particular munity," by ICF's aninterest created the throughout Contributed Photo distinction has to rest with larger standards, helps Toronto and next in New cities like or New York," year, year York, institutions with- From barrels to brilliance - Formerly the Seagram Museum, this build- "The fact that says Mayor Epp. is in the city flourish we're to win." houses going ing now the Centre for International Governance Innovation, we on a ba- probably per capita - so economic de- one of the city's many internationally recognized think-tanks. sis have MAs and PhDs in more velopment comes

Waterloo than - MarkWhaley, Waterloocity councillor many big cities do. from within.

That in itself doesn't mean As of the scale that has in very part been unmatched Epp adds that "we can prob- much unless those people are city's application, Canadian history for institutions ably improve in all areas." working hard to make the world It was that took the hon- Taipei Bruce Hawkins and Patti McK- of this type." Although the city didn't win a better our of place." world's most both staff who sat on With the "leave this this the first intelligent eage, city saying nobody year, was oppor- Epp pointed out that there are the community. committee, helped to create behind," Whaley is confident that tunity that Waterloo has had to

150 institutes in the of overview region Remaining optimistic, Whaley a video to provide an digital democracy is another area tell its story.

Waterloo, which includes Cam- that in not is of En- in says a way, winning Waterloo's achievements. whichWaterloo excels. And with a story of connectiv-

Kitchener, North Dum- a in titled bridge, blessing - disguise. "Intelligent Waterloo," the "It's available it's available for ity, leadership, collaboration and fries,Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich "We're one of the seven in video that "Waterloo's top points out free," says Whaley. "We tell that partnership, Whaley and some of and of Waterloo. "Water- the is course, world, and for the next year, success also aboutwhat leaders story of connectivity." the city's most influential lead- loo would have a we will ride this there will have back." the of ICF's hierarchical greater propor- wave; given At top ers went to New York City to tell tion of those institutes than be an interestcreated "What we've done here is we've effective any throughout pyramid, marketing may the forum: "Look what we're do- of the other and he the next in New had the come for- have been where Waterloo failed municipalities," year, year public sector ing. We truly are leaders on the adds. York, we're to win." ward with to going very generous finan- peak. Both Whaley and Epp world's stage."

who at this "People laugh ac- According to the Intelligent cial contributions to CIGI and the feel that communication is the

don'tunder- complishment really Community Forum, there are Perimeter Institute," says John key to Waterloo's success in next stand it,"says Whaley. "The first five key indicators of an intel- English, executive director of the year's bid. search in engine the world was ligent community: broadband Centre for International Gover- "We need tokeep talking about created at the corner of Innovation. Phillip infrastructure, knowledge-based nance "They're at a this," says Whaley.

Contributed Photo

for Theoretical PI - Founded by Mike Lazaradis, creator of the Blackßerry, the Perimeter Institute Physics building stands out among Waterloo Region's 150 institutes and think tanks. O-Week Preview ■ ■ The Cord Weekly frosh mailer 2006 8

'Eye opening' week in the works

This year's orientation week committee is working

hard to welcome students in September

TONY FERGUSON the opportunity to watch a block-

film NEWS EDITOR buster on a giant screen out-

doors as they sit comfortably on

A lot of Orientation Week ac- the newly re-turfed soccer pitch.

tivities have been trial-and-er- The activities and experiences

15 but that Orientation Week has tooffer ror over the past years

some have remained true. As in are important for new students at

the to Detzler. years past, trip to Bingeman's Laurier, according

amusement park, the regatta "I feel [O-Week] is really es-

and mock version of the sential for new students because games a

Price is Right, in which frosh can it sets the bar for the experience

win actual prizes, are going to be they're going to have here at uni-

the activities she but a few of many versity," says.

With much to do at planned for this year. so Laurier,

The O-Week team is also be- Detzler says O-Week is a good op-

ing a little adventurous with portunity to get familiarized with

their planning. A new item in the the important people, places and

O-Week repertoire is A Night in activities.

Residence.' This takes place on "[O-Week] just really opens Jordan Jocius

the the first night at school and is de- your eyes to what university for O-Week RAISE THE ROOF - Frosh take a break from their lunches to raise their hands an activity.

be a "low to has to offer Laurier so signed to key thing ... being

know dons and ice break- small has get to so many opportunities

most about O-Week. "It also stresses the ers," explains April Detzler, this here," says Detzler. year, not just business. ou enjoys Polydorou

a sense of of O-Week year's O-Week coordinator. Ac- The week doesn't just give an O-Week can be an intimidating gives you really good importance saying,

to tivities will be and extensive of and for some with the in- satisfaction that to "It's a really great thought up or- tour campus experience you're trying opportunity

students their and sheer number make a he other and a re- ganized by each don so students introduce to new tense activity difference," says. meet people ...

is which for can interact with each other in friends. It also helps students of people. This is something that Polydorou a head-ice, ally good resource a first-year

into will Detzler and doesn't he works as an executive student to the smaller groups, rather thanbeing prepare forwhat life be like at recognizes means get integrated

frosh to feel uncomfortable. on the orientation committee. thrown into a much larger group university. want university."

"We've had academics "We're to have those vol- Next will be his fourth After all her and co- right away. always trying year year planning

Another item is movie night, involved [with O-Week]; that's al- unteers be there as friends for first of school and his third being in- ordinating, Detzler, herself a vet-

which isn't new but usually takes ways been the weaker side," said years," she said, explaining that volved with O-Week, making the eran ice-breaker, just wants each

themselves. place at Galaxy Cinemas at Con- Detzler. icebreakers and dons are there transition to university a little participant to enjoy

Not An who feel easier for "If I that es toga Mall. The O-Week team this year. entire morn- for students nervous or newcomers. nothing else, hope they

decided to put a new spin on the ing will be devoted to academics homesick. "I was really involved inO-Week have a really good time."

it and academic sessions feel I here kind of evening by holding on campus integrity Making students at home when came and it

Alumni Field. Frosh will have will all faculties this is of the rubbedoff he at encompass one things Poly Polydor- on me," explained.

Shinerama sets goal of $106,106

After several offinancial Shinerama years success, cash. WLU holds the collecting sity community, particularly the $157,000, the goal for this year

record for the most successful student's union. From whatVolpe has been set for $106,106. Despite shifts focus about its to awareness CF in raising campaign ever, bringing more can see, it's the ongoing support, still having a financial target, the raiser in Canada. has vol- than It now $177,000 in 2003, and has paired with the school's outstand- focus of this year's campaign is LAURA CARLSON unteers from 60 across collected the most for the volunteerculture, which campuses money ing gives about developing CF awareness CORD NEWS the and has raised over five country, past years. WLU a unique campaign. "The and encouraging community

million to date. Grace this $16.5 Volpe, year's Shinera- big difference is that Laurier stu- involvement. On thousands of September 9, Despite being one of the small- ma coordinator, feels that the suc- dents want to and help they really The way Volpe sees it, "Laurier

Laurier students in their first est universities Laurier of Shinerama involved, cess at Laurier can do care," she comes out on expressed. top every year, so Orienta- year, accompanied by remains on top when it comes to be attributed to the whole univer- With last totals year's reaching this year the goal has become tion Week volunteers, will hit the more focused on inspiration." streets ofWaterloo Region to help Thus the motto for this year's raise money for this year's Shin- campaign: Spread theSunshine. erama campaign. Volpe sees Shinerama as the

Known as Shine the most Day, one of O-Week day where every-

successful fundraiser of the cam- one Laurier at comes together and busloads of enthusiastic paign, unites around a common goal.

students will bounce around var- She sees how Shine Day brings ious locations in the community out different types of people, and to collect money for the Cana- how each participant contributes dian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. in their own unique way. Armed with shoe polish, sponges While some students are cheer- and Windex, Frosh will shine any- and ing, dancing flagging cars their thing they can get hands on, down on the side of the road, with the ultimate goal offinding a more reserved individuals have cure for Cystic Fibrosis (CF). the option of taking a laid back CF is a fatal genetic disease that approach. Volpe loves how even attacks both the lungs and the di- students quieter can participate of its victims. In- gestive systems because they can do things like dividuals affected by the disease collecting donations for playing live with reduced lung capacity, the guitar. restricted breathing, and have With anticipation rising for the difficulty digesting food. upcoming Shine Day, Volpe is It was 40 just over years ago confident in another successful that one Laurier student set out campaign. Total campus partici- to help those living'with the dis- pation is the driving force behind ease and the Shinerama project the and the event, Laurier com- was born. will munity encourage Frosh to Since Shinerama's debut at Cord file photo in the festivities SHINE! - join and READY, AIM, Armed with Windex and Grace Shinerama spread Laurier in 1961, it has become paper towel, Volpe, co-ordinator, awaits her the next dirty windshield. word that 'everyone deserves the largest post-secondary fund- a chance to shine.' 9■ FROSH MAILER 2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY WLUSP Preview

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Brandon Currie

KING OF THE COURT - Leo head coach for the Canadian men's basketball directed Rautins, team, eyes his pupils during a tutorial he at a camp held at Laurier this spring.

Big man on campus

One of the first Canucks leave mark the to a on professional basketball scene, Rautins chats about all things hoops with The Cord

DAN POLISCHUK much like the role ad- Canada/ Working as an analyst look so When look Vj3 game easy. you horrible pick. There's no chance SPORTS EDITOR opted by Steve Nash? on television for Toronto at what's special about him, it's of him improving at all, and hon-

Raptor obviously the little He his head games, you get things. keeps estly, he needs a change of scen-

After a as head coach there's year "Well, a lot of I to take a look at state of the all V9| players good up the time; you don'tknow if ery* ..." for the Canadian men's think that are on the we NBA. How would the he's cusp ... to He you grade going shoot, pass, or go. basketball how would have team, a lot of players that I think right in terms of indi- doesn't you game now, give anything away." Editor's Note: The Raptors traded the judge quality of talentin this have huge potential and that's vidual play? Araujo to the Utah Jazz June 8 for is country? our job right now to get these Which V|| players are forward Kris Humphries and cen-

on the floor like Carl "It's still individual. The ... athleti- guys guys over-hyped? tre Robert Whaley.

"I love talent. We have more our JuanMendez, and cism is ridiculous - English, a score and you see and kids more playing. The level of kids at a level of that school playing high everywhere: high to "There's a lot of Close players. Va If youwere still in the NBA is [of play] better and ball - we want to the N8A.... It's how getting collegiate give crazy good to Toronto: Vince Carter. I think AS what today, would your better and I'm excited about it. them the these athletes The funda- opportunity so they can are. Vince Carter can be a good scorer nickname be, going with the dif- One of the we have to do be that things guy." mentals still really lack; players when he chooses be The ferent to ... names out there today i.e. is our talent with provide experi- still on the athleticism but defence dictates rely ... what you do 'King James?' ence - we're international V3 back playing on ca- most is - Looking your it certainly the most tal- he comes down and does what standards. Lots of don't what was it about ented players reer, league in the world in terms he wants. And that's something [laughs] "Nothing's ever stuck have international that drew ofsheer skill experience. Syracuse University and athleticism." I look for with don't players: you with me. Jack Donahue [former We have to provide that, and and now to you, your son, Andy, do what can. You do the you right Canadian men's team coach] that's our big now." it? How often goal right V3 do you turn to can do. thing you called me 'the Postman' ... When former TeamCanadahead I with Minnesota was [first yearof How have "You know what? He V3| you put your grew up coach Jay Triano (who is now an with VS| Being the Raptors NCAA basketball] I had the nick- own stamp on the Cana- there [in central New York State]. assistant coach with the Raptors) through the do season, name 'White Magic.'" dianbasketball program? And, really, it's the only place, out for guidance? you think they are turning the of all the schools that recruited corner in terms of experiencing "Establishing a with him that he wanted relationship really to "You know, I talk to all kinds of little success? go. a more V3 Who were the players you the players at an early point in I tried to play devil's advocate. It I dealwith people. ... college peo- enjoyed playing with or their careers one [is example], didn'tmake a difference. ple, international I can't people. "Yeah, they're definitely the turning against most during your I them know want to that I'm Honestly, I don't know another there's in say anybody particular the corner. have They more rea- time in the NBA? watching them, I care about scenario where I hear lean on more than else you your anybody son to be optimistic than they them.... That's the one that kid the thing playing at same school right now have beenin a long time." "The big three: Magic [Johnson], see with me is there is they'll that their father went toand the same [Larry] Bird, and Michael [Jor- The relationship.... second is coach father would part your played for; Who a you buy Was Rob as Babcock bad a dan] Those V|| . guys were I just special want torun. I and that's want to get up unbelievable. 19 ticket for to watch play? general as and manager most unique. And playing with Dr. down the f100r.... We have to have It's kind of weird. I went into believed? people Could he de- J [Julius that the Erving], was pretty toughness that if play us, Jim Boeheim's "I you office for Andy's love watching Detroit play, fend his decisions with the suc- for special me. He was an unbe- you don't want to us and I'm look- play San - again recruiting thing ... Antonio, Dallas teams that cess ofCharlie Villanueva? lievable guy on and off the court. -win or lose." and ing at the guy thinking 'This play the the it should game way I really enjoyed having him as a is the " same shit said to me.' be shares the you played; everybody [Charlie] was a good pick to take, teammate." Who do VS9 you see taking [laughs]" ba11.... In terms of one player? I but can't you make up for a pick AS over the role of 'Captain love Steve [Nash], He makes the like [Rafael] Araujo. That was a 11 ■ FROSH MAILER 2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Sports

Yoga: the perfect antidote

APRIL CUNNINGHAM while their mind of clearing any EDITOR-IN-CHIEF thoughts. The exercise requires

deep concentration.

Once week, a the a simple aero- At end of class, the partici- bics studio in Laurier's ath- pants leave feeling relaxed and letic complex transforms into a refreshed. April Cunningham of place meditation, depth and "It's an hour to look forward STRETCHING FOR STRESS - Aanandhi Nagarajan (above right) leads a relaxing exercise during a yoga class. tranquility. to," says Melynda Szabototh, a

"Breathe in and feel student into third your body going year who fill up with energy," is in Waterloo for the "In the three good says working past semesters, in- thing we do at home. It's always So for multitasking, stressed- Aanandhi Nagarajan, a graduat- summer. She started vari- terest in and has been of out taking pilates yoga a part me," says Nagara- students, yoga seems like the business student ing and training ous special interest classes at the about 40 Her grown percent since jan. family is Hindu and her perfect antidote. It also provides a

instructor. "Then breathe athletic last the and I think that's yoga complex September. year before, ethnicity lies in the South Indian spiritual element. out and let that She it is lot and due the trend "I'm good energy says a cheaper mainly to big to- and Tamil cultures. spiritual, but I don't see spread throughout body." more convenient than wards stress she The of thou- of your taking relief," says. practice yoga is myself as part any religion," A calm the aura rests in room at other studios in the area. As of the sands of old and yoga a result, some more years origi- says Nagarajan. as low chants and drum beats For $45 in and students May June, high-intensity classes have seen a nated as an ancient Hindu tradi- It's evident that Nagarajan is float the air. can attend class the fit- in she It through any on drop participation, says. tion. was seen as the path to passionate about her practice.

students are ness schedule. For fit- "You leave Nagarajan's just Nagarajan, instructing enlightenment. your body, blur your finishing their class with Szabototh has also taken the classes at Laurier has be- all the mind and she yoga a ness Today, people over open your soul,"

of relaxation. On the sur- abs/stretch and classes. period boxing come a big part of her student world practice yoga for improved says. face, it looks Laurier's also She as though they are summer program experience. began instruct- health, emotional well-being, For her, yoga has been

more than on includes fit, blast, run fit, aerobics first has doing nothing lying cycle ing in year, and mental clarity and joy in living. life-changing. their backs, hi/10, and branched since then. "It's O'Neill. "It falling asleep. pilates. out a workout," says "It's done so much for me," she

But from within, Jennifer O'Neill, fitness "I don't know I waited tones stretches "I'm a compli- co-or- why so your muscles, it says. a more relaxed person. cated dinatorfor Laurier process occurs. They must Athletics, says long," she says, reflecting on her out any tight muscles, especially I can balance more. And in terms focus on clean breaths that and in in deep, yoga pilates are high recent interest teaching yoga. from studying... like sitting in a of toning, it's helped me." that fill their lungs completely demand. "Yoga has always been some- chair or a classroom."

So the long to good old ball game

and the call. issue hormones, umpire's contracted with the organization steroid sparks much debate evidence of some form of com-

Whaddaya want?Let's play ball!" to introducewireless headsets on amongst intense baseball fans, petitive parity. The World Base-

not. a Baker Ok, maybe private line for Dusty to the vital part for Major League ball Classic was a great success

I Recently, heard some news make his calls to the 'pen. On a Baseball is howall of these chang- and the days of the Yankees plow-

ironic that made me think about side note, it is kind of that es resonate casual fans the have MARK D. HOPKINS really amongst ing through competition

CORD SPORTS the modern of state Major League the last team to install lights into and the general public. diminished. Unfortunately, until Baseball. With headlines over the their stadium is the first to intro- Logically speaking, hardcore the lurking, overpowering black

last of from duce these will couple years ranging wireless headsets. baseball fans likely not turn clouds hanging over MLB are

steroids US Most will "You've got a diamond. You've got and the Congress, to view this as a minis- their back on America's greatest dealt with, their public image will

nine men. You've got a hatand a Roger Clemens' yearly retirement, cule and irrelevant technologi- pastime despite the out-of-con- remain tarnished.

that's all!" the Yankees it bat. And not Perhaps to payroll passing the cal advancement, however, re- trol payrolls and congressional While innovations such as

knew the Blue $200 million mark, I was for made me think about how on wireless be Jays something ready ally hearings performance-en- phones may conve-

that others didn't when in- a different tale. much baseball has they changed. It hancing substances. In an era nient, the casual fan that is so im-

troduced this seventh-in- This was when I discovered a isn't about what the wireless in- where the between catchy competition portant to the long-term success

Cubs novation about various win the in- ning stretch theme song many small story on the Chicago does; it's what it sports to fans' of the league might turn to his

Field that is intense years ago. and Wrigley caught represents. terest as as ever, should friend and ask, "Is he calling for a

modern remix will The Cubbies the first Considered be traditional- MLB its attention Maybe a day my eye. are to a focus on more relief pitcher or another order of

be in the future. team from the tra- I find it difficult the serious matters?I'd steroids?" developed near to shy away ist, to accept say yes.

How about: "You've got the ste- ditional old-school telephones likes of Barry Bonds and Mark Positively thinking, baseball

roids. Got 'em from spring to fall. used to call out to the bullpen McGwire as all-time greats due has truly established itself as an

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Prostitutes immune

duced into samples of their blood

workers hold the to HIV it takes hold as it normally would," Kenyan sex may key Dr. Richard infec- says Lester, an

tious disease specialist part of the

the JACQUELINE MARTINZ thousand times to date. Many of research team studying wom-

STAFF WRITER these partners were infected with en. "This makes us think that the

AIDS, but remarkably, she has not key to their immunity might lie in

their There's noth- As the AIDS virus continues to contracted HIV. genital tracts.

have in her is unusual about these women's grow rampant, hope may "Something system ing and the but there be about been found in one of the most able to recognize destroy blood, might

the Dr. Frank their The idea is that HIV-infested areas of world: virus," says Plummer, vaginas."

of the Centre of Infectious the women's which have Kenya, Africa. Among a group of director vaginas,

of Prevention and Control been stimulated excessive prostitutes in Majengo, one Disease by

have Nairobi's "slums", is Salome Si- in Ottawa. "It is beyond statistical sexual activity, developed from been in that she has been sim- antibodies that them mon, a woman who has possibility protect

HIV the her trade for over two decades ply lucky." contracting by destroying

virus. stud- immune HIV. The studies done on However, until further and who appears to Simon,

few other ies are this remains a Scientists throughout the world along with a Kenyan completed,

interest- have been studying Simon for prostitutes, reveal some theory.

with the that discov- about the own belief," Plummer, years, hope ing possibilities why "My says

be immune to the "is that all this research will result ering the cause of her immunity women might vaccine. I don't know when. could develop better treatments AIDS virus. in a

in the As someone it's difficult or a cure for the disease. Simon "Usually immunology said,

Contributed Photo is to make especially expects six or seven clients daily first place you look for answers predictions, his antiretro- intro- about the future." POPPING - An man before taking and has had intercourse over fifty the blood, but when HIV is PILL HIV-positive pauses

viral drugs (ARVs).

Vatican eases no

condom rule - barely

the MARY ERSKINE amantly forbade use of birth

STAFF WRITER control in form and under any

to any conditions, even prevent

After years of invariable state- disease.

ments from Catholic authorities Less than three weeks before he

Paul reaffirmed that regarding the ban on condomuse died, John II

Steve Simon the and ab- as a means to prevent spread "fidelity within marriage

HOPE THROUGH DEVOTION - Clinic Mathabisang Leputla, leads HIV/AIDS patients in Tsepong translator, of HIV and AIDS, the recently stinence outside are the only sure

prayer. XVI limit the further of morning incurred Pope Benedict has ways to spread

made preliminary indications AIDS infection." This statement

in 17 after his that a change may be the near was made years origi-

1988 clinic in Lesotho future. Representatives of the nal message that contracep- Local doctor illicit" and supports Pope stated recently that the Vati- tion was "intrinsically

is 38 after can currently "reconsidering years initially banning

human face to disease Vatican Internationally-acclaimed documentary gives the ban on condoms as a means birth control. The depicts

to prevent the spread of AIDS in contraception as part of an attack

LATTO-HALL bi-annual Kitchener. In accom- Africa." on the "culture of life" because it ARLA ence, a invitation-only a speech

INTERNATIONAL EDITOR meeting, will be held in Toronto panying the film, Dr. Anne-Marie However, it was madeclear that blocks the creation of children.

August 13-16, 2006, attracting Zajdlik, founder of the Guelph- this does not represent a shift in Some credit the change of dis-

Masai Centre Re- TSepong, a word meaning 'the corporate and charity profes- based for Local, the traditional teachings of absti- course to the Vatican's declin-

place of hope' in a local African sionals, academics and students gional and Global Health, spoke nence and monogamy as means ing level of influence around the

in HIV language, seems to have rein- alike. Stephen Lewis, a Canadian, about her experiences Africa of controlling the spread of world, and a cry from Catholics to

and The conditions vigorated HIV- and AIDS-ravaged will be speaking in Guelph one and with the clinic. The event AIDS. new take more practical, concrete ac-

Lesotho. month later, September 15, in was presented by Zajdlik and the would only apply to married het- tion against the AIDS pandemic.

This small African country, partnership with Zajdlik to help AIDS Committee of Cambridge, erosexual couples. UNAIDS and the WHO estimate

Waterloo and fourth-most affected by AIDS in her reach her fundraising goal. Kitchener, area, While it doesn't seem to be that AIDS has killed more than 25

the world, now hosts the first pub An award-winning documen- with proceeds going to Tsepong. a monumental shift in Vatican million people since it was first

in Africa. the titled The will also be have lie AIDS clinic With the tary on clinic, Tsepong: documentary discourse, many seen this recognized in 1981. Globally, be-

support of international medical A Clinic Called Hope, was aired broadcast Wednesday July 19 on consideration to be a significant tween 33.4 and 46 million people

staff and small Canadian for Vision from the of a con- public screening on June 17 TV at 10 pm. departure rigid views currently live with HIV and AIDS.

tingent, this clinic serves nearly at the King St. Theatre Centre in John Paul 11. The former Pope ad-

6,000patients a year.

Lesotho has received a recent

windfall of international focus

and funding, especially from "Jck urch Lome while Lome you are away OHAfrica, a special project of the

Ontario Hospitals' Association

(OHA). After his impassioned

speech in 2003, Stephen Lewis,

UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS

in Africa, cut short a standing

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AIDS: 25 years without a cure

To AIDS Cord recognize month, International gives an overview of the disease, first identified in 1981, that plagues the globe

HIV/AIDSby the is there an Why epidemic? numbers

3.8 million

with HIV world- Laurier's own human rights specialist outlines several of its causes, exacerbating factors, who is People living wide in 2005.

and the world can the continent most the disease overcome it responsible ways help ravaged by 4.1 million

People newly infected with

KEREN GOTTFRIED recommends that those in- between HIV in2005. mang, lations men and women. Vatican's condemnation of birth

STAFF WRITER fected with AIDS olive "African that eat oil, gar- women say they can- control is highly ignored, and con- 2.8 lic and lemon. Traditional healers insist on their husband dom is she million not using usage high," explains.

AIDS in is in The epidemic Africa suggest that infected men should condoms, or be assured that he's "In Africa, many more people take Lives claimed by AIDS

with 2005. nothing short of devastating. The have sex a young virgin to monogamous." themseriously about it."

Nations them. She the US West United estimates that as purify highlights govern- Historically, the has other 56 34.3 Africans Howard-Hassmann also for little indirect connections the percent of last year, million points ment not only giving too to con-

aid but for much the were infected with HIV/AIDS, to the international community giving too of ditions that help foster the epi- Percentage of people liv- with 1.3 million of those being for its role in the AIDS crisis, par- aid they do provide with strings demic. African poverty, a main ing with HIV in Sub-Saharan

the West. should attached. "The US reduced funds force the AIDS is Africa. children under age of 15. With ticularly the "Drugs spreading crisis,

is available In- in result of colonial- deathtolls rising each year, who be at cheapest price. to non-governmental organiza- many ways a

tions ism 0.05 to be held accountable? tellectual property rights that pro- that consider abortion an and the slave trade that pre- percent

ceded it. HIV victims Dr. Rhoda Howard-Hassmann, tect patents are a disgrace." option, thus reducing funding to The kind of economy left living in North

professor of political science at Technology exists for those organizations who also provide to Africans in 1960 was a perfect America, Western and Central

Laurier, Canada research chair in suffering from HIV to live longer, protection against AIDS." breeding ground for the current Europe combined.

international human rights and fuller lives. The drugs that provide "Uganda is a telling example. economical and political condi-

it have tions that continent. 0.5-1.2 fellow of the royal society of Can- these opportunities, however, Wfhile used to a very suc- plague the percent

is manufactured American cessful of con- Howard-Hassmann Per lost ada, has a handful of actors she are by program making provides capita growth

available, the Bush influ- as a concrete each in Africa's ready to point her finger at. and European pharmaceutical doms migratory patterns year hard-

condemns condom "One of the few invest- hit due "Overall, the AIDS crisis is a companies who price their prod- ence, which example. est countries to the

the has it an end." ments in Africa is result of massive human rights ucts at levels that even most use, brought to resource extrac- epidemic.

nations is Men violations," Howard-Hassmann developed African can- If Howard-Hassmann going tion, like mining. leave their 50 to direct on to the percent claims, "and the responsibility is not afford. Exclusive patents and put blame the West, families and migrate mines,

direct it at the Catho- with sex workers, and Worldwide HIV/AIDS on the African leaders. Members property rights protect the rich she would sleep spread infec-

lic Church. "It is sinful AIDS back to their home tions in of cabinet refuse to acknowledge corporations, and isolate those absolutely village young people aged

from the disease. that the Catholic church censures when return." 15-24. how dangerous AIDS is and en- suffering they

like around AIDS arises not condom use in Africa. are "Of course the West did not di- courage homemade remedies Stigma They the 1 a lack of but preaching only cause all these eating garlic. South African Presi- only from knowledge, against way rectly problems," Africans can't is the world's from can save themselves. The she as a caveat. "We AIDS dent Thabo Mbeki has a lot to an- also patriarchal relations, says leading

Vatican is to its that excuse. The real Western cause of death swer for." Howard-Hassmann explains. obliged change give premature

Current relationships between opinion." obligation lies in giving aid, and both men and women Ignorance perpetuates the epi- among with "It is its influential medicine reasonable 15-59. demic. The SouthAfrican Minister African couples are in tune abusing providing at aged

In North America, the Source: UNAIDS of Health, Manto Tshabalala-Msi- indigenous ways of looking at re- position. prices."

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orientated the For students facing a fresh start at one of the toughest challenges to overcome is becoming on many university, The malls layout of the city, and to know what the region has to offer in catering for their direst needs. Your education starts here, in our

Conestoga Mall Fairview Mall very own special frosher's guide to surviving life in a new city.

mall You'll visit here The closest to campus has probably only

blue unless the usual range of money-grab- once every moon, ALEX HAYTER mental map of what's really worth machines have own vehicle or FEATURES EDITOR bing more you your visiting inand around the city, while corporate known stores. Take the are about your all the becomes kindly as incredibly picky rest grey area. for bus malls. Kitchener's mall is So in- 7C (hint- C Conestoga) bigger Waterloo is a city tailor-made for let's cut the crap: here's the andbetter thanits smaller twin in from any stop going north on students, with more attractions formation you need to survive for Stand be here within Waterloo, with a handful of shops than shake wallet at and the rest of at King you'll you can a your university career minutes. Perhaps most popular and services unavailable at Con- a shed load of wonders to explore. WLU. is it takes around 45 for its busy Galaxy cinema, the estoga. Trick Every seasonedWLU student has a here shopping centre has a predict- minutes or more to get going

able line-up: Zellers, Zehrs, The South on a number seven bus,

massive de- Bay, EB, Gap, American Eagle, thanks to stops and

mall-savants should Shoppers, Roots, etc, etc. The tours. Still, with the Galaxy has tickets marked down be pleased appear- of to around $8 at the C-Spot on ance an HMV, Best Buy, Sears,

and dozens extra cash to Walmart, Body Shop Music & more campus, saving you smaller waste on expensive popcorn and of specialist boutiques.

a Cinnabon to wet a Coke. There's even

your appetite. HMV That Plaza Thingy sar Martini's, a popu-

lar place for cocktails

Welcome to the student commercial ghet- and more expensive

to. Aside from the stew of Asian and Indian cuisine.

takeaways surrounding UW's closest shop- Closer to UW

ping plaza, a few hotspots stand out from the there lies an East rest. This area is roughly five minutes walk Side Mario's as well The bar from campus, moving west along University as a Mongolian Grill, strip

Ave. Store-wise, there's an HMV as well as a although the former

is Sugar Mountain, and hell, everyone loves dwarfed by its twin be- Yay for beer! as Musolini's, and Paddy's music and candy. location on King St, fore that, is another popular lo- Waterloo's seedier student night club nests halfway between cam- list. Those with Irish and English cation with a huge tap The FUBAR, the be nearby, apparently place to pus and Conestoga mall blood should feel right at home Barley Works and Huether are just seen, ahem, grinding on someone else's leg. (allegedly the biggest ESM at Failte's and The Duke of Wel- a stumble away, with decently is Cae- Bringing things up a notch the classy in North America). food but slightly lington, the token pub destina- priced pissy- nextdoor's Lion tions for St. Paddy's day and (Brit- tasting beer from

ish) football. Both house superior Brewery. Ethel's Lounge appears

the older locals and 'ma- cheap wings nights on Tuesdays, to suit Sil- tured' students and suit around 30 cents a piece. The might not

is and all fresh froshers, but housing su- ver Spur a drinking den

Waterloo's premier drunken ka- perb "Taco Tuesdays" on a weekly

it to eat raoke destination. The new Fox basis makes a good place

and the Fiddle, formerly known for next to nothing.

The uptown and such central Posh but in the homemade fordable. Shop grimey cializing Topping the former

Italian is delicacy. the Rude Native, a South

Previously lacking in its offer- Those for a African themed looking change pad with an road Follow this with Sobeys and stuff at Rogers. of of better ing high quality shopping, strings, or a international menu and yet, large Ye Olde Englishe Fishe & Chip- Waterloo's is whole new instrument, will outdoor Uptown currently from Bonn's: but be patio. Located a 10-15minutewalk from pes Granny

undergoing a large rejuvena- find themselves suitably ser- The latter, wallet- more and it's not late. Most campus at Bridgeport Weber, careful, open tion and frosh students will be viced at and Long McQuade pleasing stomach-filling at a large Sobey's-orientated plaza importandy, every Wednesday reaping the benefits. Water- next doorto the Princess Twin. establishments include contains all the vitals for today's the Bulk Barn, there's a 10 percent loo's central town Waterloo square gains Alternatively, Music Lucy's Seafood Kitchen discount off of stuff that forward-thinking, but lazy, stu- student the focus of this Centre focuses on les- rejuvenation, private or the Cafe, Store is in the first Symposium dent. Grab a 2-4 at the Beer crazy cheap place. and has been in dire need of sons from expert musicians, both with reasonable and then rent a movie across the Crazy cheap! one. well as as a providing a smaller prices and regular The old of complex contains, variety musical gear. specials.

most significantly, a Shoppers Orange Monkey on Prin- The Princess Cin-

Martand a Drug grocery store cess Street, shockingly the ema and Twin both

perfectiy catered for students' CD only store in the Uptown, lie nesded closer to

tight budgets. There's even a has a collection of old the bars and dusty pro- mural inside the store includ- and new second hand music vide the best block- And all the rest of ing images WLU's and sells tickets to the campus. events busters that you just In terms of new projects sur- at lane Bond and Starlight missed in cinema, the

town there'll the rounding square, (both a record's toss coolest movies student would and a tad but it's Lounge you Here's a quick Any sane accept overpriced, be a and bunch creperie a Waterloo's occasion- missed in food away), your lifetime rundown of other such a delicious proposal. Quick closest fast joint to campus of other boutiques fantastic venues for lo- as well the offers rich man's and it full. The final des- geared ally as cream of essential locations that Sandwiches a gets you towards cal younger shoppers or touring bands and solo international selection of fresh with the tinationthatrequires a mentionis filmogra- will most likely be added to your grub, along the southern part of the artists. of the cherished student Best of all, tickets are it all, one most phy. mental radar as a self-respecting, store-name saying really. WaterlooTown The Square. Uptown currently six bucks at the Across the road is Dave's, havens on campus. Tucked to just C-Spot city-adventuring student. Dairy Super Gelato-addicts can their thrives the Street get on a plethora of on WLU's most budget bar- side of King Residence, popu- campus, saving you four Queen on University and Weber popular fix at Whole Lotta lar Gelotta, a restaurants, from the suit- dollars off And around the cor- Phil's caters to the utmost student the box office, non- doesn't have hot food but instead bershop. just

surprisingly large parlour upscale to the af- need: drinks and a dishev- spe- ably more members cost. to to survive off of ner, a staple of student suppers: cheap taunts you try Macdonnell's. It might be elledbut dapper dancefloor. Blizzards for the rest of the year. greasy Student Life The Cord Weekly ■ frosh mailer 2006 ■ 16

Student exchange: ticket to the world

With some preparation and an open mind, an

exchange with Laurier International can be a life-

altering experience

that students JANET HAND International, says

LIFE CORD STUDENT travel abroad for a variety of rea-

sons. "From an academic view-

de- abroad allows Many young people have the point, studying

Canada and the take different sire to escape explore opportunity to

the rest of the world. However, courses than those offered at

while still them once we leave university, stu- Laurier having

towards and dentloans, a full-time career, and count your degree

affect GPA. It also children can become priorities. not your pro-

choose travel vides the to learn a Therefore, many to opportunity

during their university days. subject from a different point of

Laurier International provides view," she says.

Laurier has more than 120 students with the International ex-

opportunity to study abroad each change partners in 28 countries

70 institutions with year. and over new

I and added each "One took this opportunity partners year.

Af- Laurier jumped on a plane to South of the best parts about

rica last It is International is that the selection year. mandatory to

is complete my Global Studies de- of partners very diverse, allow-

I in gree that fulfill an international ing students to study a differ-

Janet Hand component, either during sum- ent language or in English if they

- Janet Laurier travelled to South Africa mer break or the school year. choose," says Fleming. CULTURAL IMMERSION Hand, a student, recently on exchange.

I have always been interested The majority of exchanges,

in African development and the depending on your program,

varies between the se- to learn more about opportunity to experience it first take place in either your third or siderations when deciding on an country portunity

I in howmuch and field of and ex- handwas one could not pass up. fourth year of university order exchange university. lected, you travel, myself, my study

if Available income make such the horizons while still re- However, even your program to ensure required courses are to living expenses. pand my

In track with doesnot demandan internation- obtained. a journey is usually the larg- order to help cover costs maining on my degree.

Laurier does offer it did al experience, plenty of opportu- Going on exchange takes a lot est consideration. The average International a Although empty my pock- ahead heart is full of the nities to study abroad still exist. of preparation from raising funds, student abroad spends approxi- few scholarships. Planning ets, my now

interna- the best friends I and Allison Fleming, the to researching your preferred mately $9,000-13,000. This ac- and saving early is way to many met memo-

I hold from six months in tional resource and exchange destination. Culture, language counts for tuition, airfare, spend- ensure success. ries my

This the Africa. student coordinator at Laurier and available funds are huge con- ing money and incidentals. This exchange gave me op-

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First residence year: Surviving myths and

Take realities risks, make a fresh start, and dive into residence

former life, say first-year students and dons Student Life separates fact from

LAURA CARLSON fiction, and good advice from be your friends through thick and CORD STUDENT LIFE thin for the of rest your life!" urban legend The intense school spirit at

It's 9:30 am on move-in day. Ev- Laurier, cell-like dorm your JENNIFER O'NEILL

erywhere turn there are you peo- room, and the unfamiliar faces STAFF WRITER.

ple cheering and "Wel- the least shouting, are of your worries when Laurier." come to it to comes surviving first year. school As high seniors prepar- You look around and wonder if In less than a week you will a new in ing to start chapter your in or if feel you're actually Waterloo, completely at home and the educational careers, it's common have been taken you to summer things that seemed so on scary to be bombarded with advice

camp. that first won't even day cross and stories. It is often difficult to After first floor your meeting, your mind. decide which of these stories are

take a look at this you of Then classes start. group fact and which are fiction. and wonder complete strangers You decide to cam- join some So Cord Student Life has set out how you are going to spend the clubs, take a pus part-time job, to clarify some of the confusion

next eight months of your life and the friends you've made will with this list that separates myth without friends from high not take "I'm as a valid your studying" from reality. school. reason to not party.

You soon dis- Myth: You will gain the freshman

cover that there 15. "Don't be afraid to do something really isn't enough

time in the to have done day Fact: The freshman 15 refers to you wouldn't before all class- goto your the 15 extra pounds that some to coming es, watch an university." nap, first-years gain during their first

entire season of year at university. While some

few - it is Bryan Gill, second-year Laurierstudent Family Guy, play may gain only a pounds, video in games not unusual to either lose weight the hit lounge, or gain more than 15 pounds.

Phil's for $1.75 in is up Weight gain first year usu- Second-year student, Sasha drinks, for study your upcom- ally attributed to a poor diet, a Cord file photo daunt- Buccheri, remembers how midterm and write that 5000 lack of ing poor lifestyle, exercise,

FROSH WEEK OR SUMMER CAMP - Orientation week the first week but came word volunteers will ing was, essay. and stress. By making healthy into to Laurier without help you move residence, and it can be a little overwhelming. preconceived Lost, you try to observe others choices at the dining hall, taking

notions. and see what works for them. free advantage of your gym pass into "Go residence with an don't want to end residence transitionstress. the the and Butyou really ing, campus events, co- taking time to relax, you can

mindbecause end like who has a "Ask and curricular open you may up your roommate questions get answers activities, and even the combat weight gain. with friends would date up you never with her calculus textbook for things that you're uncertain doing nothing for hours on end.

have the down the about. imagined." every night, or guy Ask your don, ask profs, Just don't become so involved Myth: Your grades will drop from

second been with - Gill, another hall who has so ask academic advisors know in one of that school marks. Bryan busy just aspect university your high

student, echos Buccheri's his commitment that aren't alone in the year drinking you transition you neglect the rest. attitude. he hasn't been to class in over a will find Fact: If phases." Hopefully you salva- you finished high school "Don't be afraid to do some- month. Most be to tion in this discover what 90 importandy, open advice, with a percent average, don't

wouldn't have done As residence don Elise-Marie thing you experiencing all first year has to works for you, and come out of expect to breeze by first-year is before to It's a Walsh there a offer. first with more than with the coming university. says, great sup- year just a same average. Although

fresh start and these will to and alleviate Embrace the the it is people port system try parties, study- drinking problem. possible to obtain an 'A' av-

in erage first-year, it often takes

time to become accustomed to a

new teaching style. To get serious

about has your academics, book an its appointment with Living off-campus perks your professor their during office hours to get

an understanding of what they

If the things you're not saying. here at Laurier who enjoy them as you get involved, you'll be expect.

Those suckers are living on their well. able to experience all the fun

for the first time and I have heard this is own revelling am sure you things your residence peers will. Myth: University one big party. in the freedom. Those losers are mantra before. Every new era of The only difference is that when

late drunk- our life we we are told back their residence Fact: having night (possibly step into, they go to University is what you make DJ DEMERS en) meals while that in order to make it worth- and can't because that it. There is STAFF WRITER you're watching sleep guy always something go-

Ducks at home with Mom while, we need to involved. on the floor above them on in residence Mighty get keeps ing or on campus.

and liT sis'. Read while I tell Buttons carefully you playing by the Pussycat Knowing where your priorities lie

Welcome to university. A time to Don't get me wrong. Mighty that getting involved doesn't just Dolls at an excruciating volume, is the key. Find a balance between branch and Ducks is the movie of all increase chances of be tucked into schoolwork out, meetnew people, greatest your enjoy- you'll your nice, your and your friends

from the 'rents. time. The I am is all the activities that Beaver bed of to track. One of move away point making ing cozy (possibly dreaming keep you on the

Wait. their horizons Cleaver would have the You are living at home? they are expanding enjoyed. Pussycat Dolls). best parts of university is life out-

Now while their vi- the more activi- Your first it's time to bring your big list possibly doubling Simply put, year of university side of the classroom. However,

home. Be- and are all set to ties the more should be of the of reasons for living at sion, you experi- you participate in, one most memo- remembermost programs require

ence two. friends are to make. The rable of life. Don't let lieve me, I've heard them all. Hell, high school, part you likely years your a minimumaverage to advance to

I've doesn't have to be this more friends make, the more distance from the school af- finish said them all. It way you your second-year, so that paper

I first The to fun in can branch out and fect that. before to the bar. too lived at home during though. key having you experi- you go Beaver I in Waterloo and I first while live off-cam- ence that Cleaver Just make sure move out year. grew up year you things you know existed. Like second didn'thave the is to didn't even because let's face it: Laurieris a small money to spend on pus keep yourself on-campus year Myth: university

tuition Get involved And at home sucks. will both and living expenses. as much as possible. parties! sugar! living so you get more personalized

You of the fun and ac- attention. may have your own rea- in any exciting

tivities or clubs Laurier has to sons. Perhaps you have a car or

live offer. Fact: Laurier is a small maybe you just didn't want to Although in like residence. I know what you'll If you dancing or fashion, community, first-year classes are

be in Fashion N' Mo- student. still Most will say sign up to Oiey -you're a large. classes have

tion. If have fun with a cam- one and over 200 stu- "While suckers are w< 5 "-.C professor you spend- you \ :• v '. \, / ■-^ If the club. dents. Unless make an effort ing all your money I'll be saving era, join photography you 'You Have a Rfe. love a to attend office mine." you a sport, any sport, join " your professor's ' ; : "While team or intramurals. hours, are another num- you losers are getting varsity ■ • W you just

extra-curricular ' fat off cafeteria I will be din- Yes, there are the ber. If you need or want more food, %pida ■■ Begs question of f* ... for students as with talk ing on Mama's sweet home-style teams off-campus guidance your classes, aren't tufty you writing for still Laurier to after class. cooking." ;. well. You are a student, your professor Cord Student Life, eh? after all. Even if think you're a These nice little barbs certainly you •*• . • y:- ,f Get on that. but loser for these activities, seem to justify your decision, enjoying Email [email protected]

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Culture in the 'loo

and have to look for them Not just a city for school, Waterloo offers an abundance of venues for movies, music, art... you just

treatment Starlight, starbright Royal

Sydney Helland

DRU JEFFRIES charm.

STAFF WRITER TheTwinspecializes in the films

that fall through the cracks—mov-

The Princess Cinema has been a ies too obscure to warrant much

the but cornerstone of the cultural scene time at multiplexes, sim-

in Waterloo since it first opened ply too good to go unseen.

its doors in 1985. In December Robert Altman's latest film,

of 2004, it expanded its appeal A Prairie Home Companion,

in Cinema 1 by opening two more cinemas, opened on June 9, continued the Princess Twin, just across the while they to play the

hit ThankYou street. long-running satire

For Laurier students, the Prin- For Smoking in Cinema 2. Nei-

is with ther film received wide theatrical cess name synonymous

well release. great films, as as popcorn

that has real but- The Twin is also more acces- Sydney Helland actually -gasp-

seniors ter on it. sible for and people with

The Princess is essentially the disabilities, which accounts for

BOYD NICK For those who like a nice chill anti-Galaxy, specializing in for- the massive popularity of films

CORD A&E show, Neverending White Lights, eign films, art films and festival like March of the Penguins and

Stabilo, the Stills and Matt Good favourites. They also hold special Ladies in Lavender, the latter of

so all uni- have all there. like which Alright, you're starting played events midnight screenings appeals to a demographic

and the If into those bands that in the selections that the Twin's versity one question you're summer (recent night manager that's probably on your mind is: haven't made it into the main- have included the nostalgia clas- (and Laurier grad) Jon Johnson

I where can go to check out a con- stream yet, this will be the place sic The Breakfast Club and the jokingly calls "theDenchers". cert or two? for as has welcomed cult-western you, Starlight El Topo) and an Johnson hopes that the upcom-

Well guess what amigos? You're bands such as the Islands, the upcoming outdoor film event, ing global warming documentary in luck because I'm to Snakes and live An Inconvenient going give Deadly Wintersleep. featuring reggae and a Bob Truth will repeat

the lowdown on the hot- If even you you're lucky you might Marley documentary. Their an- the success of Penguins. "It's test in the '100 for such be able to catch stellar nual of The spot just a hip-hop screening Rocky Hor- great to look out at the audience an occasion. K'nann himself has even Sure, you'll prob- show, as ror Picture Show is a Halloween and see 146 people watching a check show rocked the ably out a or two on joint. tradition. National Geographic film," he

atWilf's or the Turret but if like me at The campus Finally, you're all, Twin, offering two screens says. those are fewand far between. love you'll rocking out to such and slightly more mainstream

The to be is the place Starlight sleaze rock bands as the Illumi- fare, is an excellent compromise

which rocks at least three Crash the Vacation Lounge, nati, Kelly, and between multiplex big busi- WHAT: PRINCESS CINEMA

shows a week for the of Kitchener's majority own Saigon Hookers. ness and the Princess' art house WHERE: 6 PRINCESS ST. W

the In the real year. my eyes, beauty

This fine establishment is lo- about going to a showat the Star-

is cated right in the heart of up- light the intimate and interac-

As town Waterloo. soon as you tive vibe you get.

walk the doors Whether sold-out 'Mind through you'll you're at a candy' think walked into show with five other you've straight or one peo-

the '70s with the disco ball and ple it's always a good time. Every

candle-lit tables surrounding the band or artist that strolls through DRU JEFFRIES Hollywood.

floor. The place has such an am- comes out to with the STAFF WRITER always hang The store, which has been Wa- bient and surreal vibe think fans before and after the show. you'll terloo's source for "mind candy it's all a dream. Hell, sometimes you'll be rock- If the who you're among many for your intellectual sweet tooth" in' The Starlight has been host to out next to some dude since eschewed right long their VCRs for over 10 is years, currently many great bands that satisfy all from the band that in favourof DVD just played players, a to trip preparing to reorganize its many music For stylings. emo punk- before. Generation X might DVDs into its VHS inspire you sections, as bands such as ers; Moneen, Boys to back and go pick one up. films have long been. Out and Protest the Hero WHAT: STARLIGHT Night LOUNGE into Gen X, located Stepping at In order to accommodate the have the WHERE: graced stage. 45 KING ST. N. 10 St. it's Regina N., to feel a easy influx of DVDs being released bit overwhelmed. Even if you're a every week, the store has forced

film buff, their selection is intimi- itself to sell off some of theirolder

dating in its diversity. The walls VHS titles. Any title that hasn't are lined with hand-built wooden been rented in is scene fun a or more On-campus year cozy, shelves, which are themselves up for grabs. lined with dust. Hopefully, this won't affect the ARIEL KROON Turret slow but tastes and the Nightclub. good, Atop each shelf sits dozens of quality of their magnificent se- CORD A&E Wilf's is Laurier's on-cam- prices are fair. cozy pretty Throughout empty DVD orVHS cases. GenX is lection, or their dedication to ac- restaurant, and comes com- the Wilf's features pus week, live much a many as video rental as it store commodating the needs of Lau- Some its of us to university for plete with own bar and and is go sports performances available for is an archive of hard-to-find, rare, rier students. the education; most of us for intimate The staff if go stage. are po- booking, you have and films. something foreign In contrast to a According to WLU Film Studies the experience. Thus, little lite, obliging, and willing to in mind. my quite special store like Blockbuster, Generation professor Dr. Russ Kilbourn, "they feel I it is -- froshlings, duty to serve you alcohol as long as The Turret is located my you literally X's new release section is located continue to do a wonderful job the of can a doubt that enlighten you on-campus prove beyond at the back, if as to suggest trying that await opportunities you at you are over nineteen. something different before you Laurier. Wilf's and the The food service is - Namely, infamously see WILF'S, 21 settie for page the latest from offering - see GEN X, page 21 19 ■ FROSH ■ MAILER 2006 THE CORD WEEKLY Arts & Entertainment

Monkey business

Independent record dealer offers unique vibe and

a of albums tickle variety to your music fancies

JOE TURCOTTE record store.

A&E EDITOR Specializing in used and hard-

to-find albums, Orange Monkey Believe it or not, there was once has enough CDs and vinyl to

a time when the music industry send a music lover into hysterics.

seemed to have a soul. The store's cozy environmentalso

This was a time before massive helps to restore an intimate feel-

corporate involvement made the ing to the event of buying a new mainstream sterile and unfeel- album. Couple this with the fact

It was an era when a ing. trip to that the store still relies on cash-

the record store was an event in- only sales and it's no wonder that

and-of itself. a trip to the Monkey has a 1970-

ish feel.

The vibe found in used and Specializing hard-to- at Orange Mon-

key stands in dark find albums, Orange Monkey has contrast to the CDs and send enough vinyl to a in-and-out fare offered by the music lover into hysterics. corporate record

store machine,

and the Monkey is

While record stores like also the best tick- large place to pick up HMV and Sunrise have helped ets for all of the shows and events

erode the of that the to feelings intimacy Starlight Lounge has to

associated with buying a new offer.

album, there are nostalgic rel-

ics that remain dedicated to up- WHAT: ORANGE MONKEYMUSIC

holding the tradition of the 'true' WHERE: 5 PRINCESS ST. W.

record store experience. Nestled

on Princess Street, Orange Mon-

key is Waterloo's own throwback

Drama alive and

Sydney Helland

NOSTALGIC LEANINGS - The Orange music store is the find Monkey place to go to that rare album to com- well at Laurier plete your music collection.

of For lovers theatre, clubs and groups offer CALL FOR COMMENTS

opportunities to entertain and be entertained Committee for the Dean of the Faculty of Science

HEATHER HAMILTON musicals, giving a great night to

CORD A&E dinner anyone looking for and a

show.

Dramatic arts at Laurier add a bit Another club is the on-campus Dr. Arthur Szabo's term Dean of the as Faculty of Science ends on June 30, 2007. In of flavour life Laurier drama club. to on campus. accord with University procedures, a search is underway for a Dean to serve a five-year You can just be sitting around Since Laurier does not have a from 2007 term July 1, or as soon thereafter as whenall of a sudden people burst drama program, many students possible.

into in song. participate this club to get their

That doesn't happen weekly fix of theatre. Submissions are invited from every the University community on issues that should be consid-

of but when one of From a to day, course, putting together play ered A during the search process. copy of the position advertisement can be obtained by is the drama groups working on hosting improvisation nights, the Debbie the contacting Thayer, Secretary to Committee, at ext. 3727 or at is dthayer@wlu. their next performance, it is not a drama club a great way to have submissions ca. Signed (in writing or e-mail) should be sent to the to the rarity. some fun. by Secretary

For Committee 4:30 2006. All submissions considered the those who enjoy on-stage Each year, Laurier students put by p.m., Friday, August 25, by

Laurier productions, provides a on the Fringe Festival. Committee will be as confidential. You remain regarded may request to anonymous to festival is collection of slew of opportunities to both get This a the members of the Committee. The Committee Secretary should receive comments that involved and to watch. short plays, films and dances that indicate who the is. commentator She will delete names of those who wish to be written, directed and anony- One of the on-campus groups are per- mous before the comments reach the Committee. that embraces the dramatic arts formed by students. is Laurier Musical Theatre (LMT). Some plays ask philosophical

and others The club in the 2003- questions, are The Committee has Laverne Smith as a search consultant began great engaged who will be sending a mixture 2004 with their production for a laugh. The wide of year questionnaire to you separately. of Hair, and has been growing styles makes for a great night of

in ever since. entertainment for each person Evaluation Committee Members: Last February, LMT put on a the audience. of- great performance of Urinetown: Laurier has something to • Sue Horton, Vice-President: Academic and Chair • Dmitri Goussev, Faculty of Science The Musical, which fer for taste in the dra- got great every • Harvir Bansal, Senate representative • Frederique Guinel, Faculty of Science and reviews. matic arts, whether it is a musi- laughs great • • Pamela Bryden, Faculty of Science Denise Gutermuth, Graduate student representative or When members of this talented cal or a drama, improvisation • • Syd Bulman-Fleming, Faculty of Science Angele Hamel, Faculty of Science

musi- • • group aren't on stage for a scripted. Allan Cayenne, Undergraduate student representative Lynne Hanna, Staffrepresentative

cal Theatre is a • of Science • Paul Associate they can be found at Wilf's around campus Rudy Eikelboom, Faculty Maxim, Vice-President: Research

involved. • Frank Erschen, External member of the Board of •Geoff Nelson, Senate performing in musical revues. great way to get representative Governors LMT Once each term, pres- ents songs from many different Arts & Entertainment The Cord Weekly ■ frosh mailer 2006 ■20

Back to the beginning

how be devoted Considering a large portion of your university career may to

Cord A&E reminds of video games, you gaming's roots

PAUL ALVIZ Somehow I hadcompletely for- produced by ensuring that every

CORD A&E gotten just howterrible the graph- title had an official seal of ap-

it ics were and was actually enjoy- proval before was allowed on

the bent on shelves. Beep, boop. Beep-boop. ing game, declaring

These are the sounds friend the more skilled So For a while this and my myself player. worked,

Jesse and I heard after hooking this must have been the feeling with no real competition Ninten-

his Atari® the first that ran millions of do dominated the North Ameri- up 2600, ever through gam-

first laid hands video market. home video game console to fea- ers when they on can gaming

in the '80s. Enter a 16-bit ture the luxury of removable car- pong early Sega. Boasting

software de- double that of the tridges, as well as wood paneling. Businesses and processor,

catch the NES's 8-bit and The game was Pong, the one- velopers were quick to catchy marketing

ball After few countless such as does wonder. a minor wave, releasing num- slogans, "Sega things

since bers of made with that the blue soldering adjustments, games poor Nintendon't," Sega's Contributed Photo it was physically impossible to quality and craftsmanship, lead- hedgehog was suddenly run- took POWERS - In company, on hook the unit modernTV an eventual video around the mushroom SUPER 1985, Nintendo, a Japanese up to a ing to game ning laps the North American market set, we were ready to jump back crash. munching, turtle jumping mas-

into in NES. 30 years a realm of gaming However, the year popu- cot of the

old Orwell Other consoles minor the SNES with the tech- Theft Auto 3, have that was rumoured to destroy the larized by the novel, receiving Sony, games gone

in- in dethrone was taken on from neat, to fun, to cool, to minds of youth and be the cause 1984, a quiet Japanese company success an attempt to nology developed

of released home entertainment Nintendo were the Matellivision a the tense, then and poor eyesight. a separate path, becoming crazy morally

When unit known the sell- and the 32-bit the game began, we as Famicom, more popular Turbografx Sony Playstation. Slowly suspect.

chuckled mechani- half million its advanced but took a fair share With the introduction of an- at the bulky ing over a units in its 16, relying on more surely, Sony yet

cal controllers scoffed the first and adult niche of out of the other new Mario on the horizon, and at year. processor young videogame profits

select which al- The market for commercial hands of the then infamous Nin- it could be the of a new game switch, company was Nintendo, success. beginning

in era for the skilled lowed us to choose one of over and 1985, after a troubling dis- With technology becoming tendo corporation. highly plumber.

Over the 10 has As for the PS3 and Nintendo's 30 games on the single cartridge- pute that ended a partnership outdated, and competition aris- past years Sony Wii,

- Nintendo secured its the leader in scheduled for release the end all ofwhich included a ball and with Atari, Nintendo took on the ing from every avenue, grasp as by

into and inno- of the it's to paddle of some sort. North American market all on ventured forth the 16-bit game development year, important step

Two minutes into af- its its console the vation with the Microsoft Xbox back and see where it all started. the game, own, giving a new world introducing Super Nin-

virtual look and the Can tendo in with Mari- close Nintendo far ter finding the tennis, my name, NES. 1994, Super a second, a Boop.

of the sell- and mind was set on one thing: keep- you say Duckhunt? Zelda? Super oworld being one best third, Sega completely wiped

that ball of end With these unbeat- time. off the console market. ing friggin out my Mario Bros? ing gametitles ever at the

of the and able Nintendo ensured Mortal screen shooting it into titles, no After a deal went sour to de- From Pong, to Mario, to

the other side. second-rate would be attachment for to Grand games ever velop a CD-ROM Kombat, Goldeneye, to

Mainstream ambitions

Two albums Adam D look take ridiculously before its intended Well, in the case of produced by Killswitch Engage's to metal out many up-and- release date of June 20, Define the coming aggressive acts it seems of Great Line is arguably one of the as though keeping their musical the underground and into the forefront of pop culture most anticipated releases of the integrity in tact is of more impor-

and intricate melodies, in the melodies summer. then precise Trading poppy tance how many times their DAVE RICCI All That Remains have evolved of their effort, With previous There a hearty helping of hard- video plays on MTV. STAFF WRITER their sound while still Only Chasing Safety, Underoath core breakdowns andmelodic in- if either of these bands remaining So, go

true to their with has reverted back to the roots of terludes the allegiance ag- galore, Define Great mainstream, it's a safe bet that

With the death of in the metalcore. their older material. For fans of is grunge gressive Line a rarity in a genre that their music will only get better. late and the rise nineties of bub- With the addition of female their "mainstream" re- often falls victim previous to repetitive re- Instead of conforming to the ble it All Great gum pop music, seemed bassist Jeanne Sagan, That lease, Define the Line may leases of riffs. and recycled system, up coming aggres- as though the mainstream was Remains have renewed not in. bands such All clearly rope you Alongside as sive acts are striving to infiltrate headedtowards of From a hyper- their lease on the start of the first track, That it seems that genre writing, empower- Remains, ag- the mainstream with the hopes of sexual music in the vein of Overcast "In to it becomes sing-along songs. ing Regards Myself", acts are an in- that gressive making demonstrating success can

Alongside the increasingly and Shadows Fall. such as clear that Underoath have no in- tended pre- Songs lunge for the mainstream. come as a result ofhardwork and tentious indie rock metal "We Stand" and "Six" combine in their fanswho scene, terest catering to Some purists will immediately skilled musicianship. and hardcore has been re- emotional work with self- slaves to the throw slowly guitar were insanely catchy the "sell-out" towel to-

within the North Amer- like "A Brushed Red.... wards emerging empowering lyrics. songs Boy any underground act that ican market. On The Fall Ideals throat in Black and White". of Living goes mainstream.

With bands like Killswitch man Philip Labonte, previously Although it mustbe a challenge and Shadows Engage Fall be- of Shadows Fall, has noticeably tobalance the aggressive with the

nominated for it trimmed down the of Underoath ing Grammy's amount melodic, proves with seems as though the time is ripe screaming found on the band's their newest release that they're for true bands re- effort. then aggressive to previous more emo haircuts and girl place "I hate my life" acts such as Instead, Labonte relies on his pants.

Disturbed and Slipknot. sometimesshaky melodic voice to Clearly, Define the Great Line bands As attempt to break into add emotionto All ThatRemains. is Underoath's most challenging

mainstream the there is a his efforts prob- Although are question- and thought-provoking release able chance will lose their they able at times, the combination of both musically and lyrically. and choose the allure of integrity growling and singing proves to be Tracks such as "Moving For the fame substitute. as a too catchy to be criticized. Sake of Motion" exemplify the

On June 11, Massachusetts All That Remains sort ofmusical Although are growth which sep-

metal act, All That re- similar in sound Massa- Remains, to other arates cookie cutter scremo acts

leased their second full- proper chusetts metal acts, their preci- from musicians.

length album tided, The Fall sion of riffing and large melodies The first single from the al- Ideals. With stellar production gives them just enough to stand bum titled "Writing On theWalls"

from Killswitch axe alone in of metal is Engage man a sea emerging certainly not a radio friendly

Adam D, The Fall of Ideals is a acts. track. the Even so, dynamic com-

musical Similar to The Fall of genuine progression Ideals, position of the song and the low when compared to their Underoath's newest De- of lead previous release, growls singer Spenser This Heart. album, Darkened fine the Great Line, was Chamberlain makes the produced song Replacing gritty and some- by Adam D of Killswitch Engage memorable.

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concert venue. Though not gi-

gantic by any stretch of the imagi-

nation, the Turret is roomier than

would one expect.

Events at the Turret are han-

dled by the students' union, and

range from open-mike nights to One Hour concerts. on

Some of last year's notable

performances include Kardinal

Offishall, Bedouin Soundclash,

and Yellowcard. Admission to ' 2006 these events is reasonable, as Expires: September 16,

those lucky enough to score a

ticket to the recent Billy Talent

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Rez segregation

As if the Laurier community wasn't homogeneous enough, WLU's ad- ministration has now created themed floors in residence. The Living

extend Learning Communities (LLC) are "designed to opportunities for learning and personal growth beyond the classroom," according to

Laurier's administration.

The first themed floor to be created is dubbed"TheLeadership Com- munity" and is "designed for students with a passion for personal de- velopment and leadership," explains Laurier's website.

— I —— ; 1 Emilie Joslin It seems rather contradictory that inorder to facilitate students' per- sonal WLU wants to them to like-minded individuals growth, expose who would undoubtedly share similar perspectives and experiences.

Part of the entire experience ofresidence life is the exposure to the life- styles of new and unique individuals, learning from themand broaden- ing one's horizons. Additionally, the concept of housing people who identify themselves Know the With all these ambi- as leaders would seem to create some problems. right profs tious first-years looking to strive for the top, inevitably some will be- come stepping stones, crushed by their 'peers' on the path to success.

In that offers and a campus so many leadership resources opportu- nities to students, there are a wealth of options for students wishing Laurier's dependence on part-time professors tenured counterparts. They're and but to take on a lead role on campus. Perhaps the administration should hardworking passionate, instead place their focus on shyer students, who are often left out on a whentheir contract is they're makes it hard to build relationships you need up, and campus of outgoing students, help them to honeand develop their largely unavailable. skills — leadership-related or not. Jenkins says the department

By segregating students based on their interests or common goals, Guelph. recognizes this fact, and is busy

Laurier is to create a environment. As more themed And the recent Uni- build that helping segregated although trying to up a faculty

will floors are created, there exist a definite risk of students seeking versity Student Issue ofMaclean's will give students "a coherent APRIL their in a tailored and all the other uni- individuality group, missing out on will quickly tell you "small" educational experience." CUNNINGHAM great friendship opportunities. versities like ours are better, since The point is, at some pivotal EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Afterall, are to attract. we offer I'd time in opposites supposed quality education, say your university career,

it depends on who you ask. you will suddenly need contacts

There's doubt that, as incom- I come from the Communica- and references no to get you a job, or

ing first-year students, tion Studies and re- SBE elite you've program, get you into grad school. And the had share of advice and in- from a class of becoming your cently graduated relationships you need for hon- formation overload. around 200, the largest in the fac- est, effective letters do not come

Rising tuition is a topic that is faculty salaries as a big factor. Shifting through all the glossy ulty of arts. overnight.

always on the radar for student The business is booklets and brochures from But problem is, the Communications de- A friend of mine did it right.

And the not the Wilfrid Laurier has been around She newspapers. although only expensive program University, you're partment only signed up for the classes with

subject can and seem- to run. Dr. Scott Carson, dean of concerned about the details get tiring of for five years. The program has popular and passionate full-time

ingly it remains one the SBE, admitted the faculties of meal if repetitive, residence, your plan, enjoyed wild popularity, experi- professors. She built relation- of the most important issues for music and science also dig holes you've chosen the right classes 300 encing percent growth since ships. And she got a huge schol- students. in Laurier's bank and if make decent post-secondary account. you'll any 1998, but has admitted more arship into her grad school of

The It challenge, it seems these is not necessarily Laurier's friends. students than it can realistically choice. is make days, to people care. fault that the SBE become You even be handle. may might wondering You need to do research, and informal of busi- In an poll elitist and - if chosen the univer- exclusionary despite you've right start right from

ness students this summer, the the building's conceited You be about sparkly sity. may thinking the beginning. Cord found that students You need to do and many floors and skylights. These recent O-Week and Shinerma - both of research, start Keep your ear tuition thought a increase ofeight tuition increases are of a which are shrouded in at part mystery to the ground right from the beginning. Keep for would percent first-years larger plan by the Liberal provin- this point. and learn who

not hurt accessibility to the cial Like has told al- ear to the and learn pro- government. everyone you your ground the best profes-

"What's a hundred The fact that after the relax about these gram. couple recent ready, things. in who the best in sors are your professors are dollars?" your extra was a common tuition "thaw," rates in Ontario Despite the confusionand mixed program. One reply. individual said those increase with no end in of move-in followed may sight feelings day program. Take their who attend business schools are (depending, of course, on the re- by the utter chaos and fatigue of classes, get ad-

generally wealthy so a sults of the next election) is con- Orientation Week, chances are anyways, vice from them in tuition wouldn't bump change cerning in and of itself. you'll have fun and you'll find and simply get much. But we should reflect on what niche before "We're your long. always asking, beg- to know them. This is mindset tuition rates will mean But there's troubling, unequal one thing no one ging for more Dr. funding," says It's not about getting better since it indicates a that all for the Laurier A sense experience. will mention that you absolutely Barbara chair of the Jenkins, marks - often a prof who knows created programs are not class and must know. equal. program segregated by department. well will you challenge you fur- consider We must the is unfair - Get pos- quality both to other to know your profes- The has also ther department seen - it's about getting the most that the school of busi- sibility faculties and lower sors. And know the to potential get to right a lot of turnover the faculty over out of your degree. ness and economics at (SBE) at to middle class students who professors. past four years. There are a lot of dud profes- Laurier will become elite. till wouldn't in Up feel welcome the Laurieris a that likes That university means that some of my sors at Laurier, but the majority this point, tuition for all Laurier SBE. to consider itself small with a favourite from professors first of them are my filled with untapped has been the programs same, Elitism is a sure in and possibility friendly community atmosphere. second no years are longer knowledge and experience that various lab and studio Laurier business. excluding However, at about 10,000 un- around. can help you downthe road. And fees. Now, the SBE claims it has that's how and Maybe Laurier, dergraduate students, it's hardly And due the to it not exponential though may always be easy a greater need for tuition dollars its business students, would like that. growth, Communications has or comfortable, professors are than other it. We're from every program, citing suffering to growing come rely on part-time or con- there to help you. stuck somewherebetween pains, tract professors. So take advantage of them These editorials unsigned were agreed upon by at least two-thirdsofthe Cord's edito- small universities like Acadia and These profs are often in the - be you'll glad you did. rial board and do not the views the necessarily reflect of Cord's volunteers, staffor Lakehead and more comprehen- process of getting their doctorate WLUSP sive schools like McMaster and and get paid much less thantheir 25 ■ FROSH MAILER 2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Opinion

Beware ofthe professor clones

Professor Don laments that Morgenson eccentric are the of the such wonderful profs way centricity, as my sents a retrograde step. of Literature. professor World He Having taught through so a past, creating culture for often reminded us homogeneous learning undergraduate students of Nietzsche's many student/faculty rebellions,

observation: "People must have I often reflect on the rich and

chaos (eccentricity?) intheir souls colourful student bodies of the So while be in which fosters with variety may part, innovation. to give birth to a dancing star". past, students energy, move- the very spice of life, I wondered "Eccentricity" literally means It is certainly a seller's market ment, "Puckish" wit, and vocally why at "ec- university off center or out — campuses of round or for older, safer, non-eccentric intolerant of injustices. Having

had become some- And centricity" looking at the world from a decid- teachers/researchers. since passed standardized tests, com- DON MORGENSON thing of the and when did past edly different angle. And while new ideas usually come from pleted standardized syllabi, our ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVE those of dedicated us to is eccentric- similar higher creativity yet valued, younger teachers/researchers, students are remarkably

education became so obsessed is ity definitely out of favour. we definitely have good reason in posture, attitude, ability, talent I of was an a with reading obituary pro- that we all I for uniformity, are Yes, have known as you have concern. ... whatever.

fessor who taught me some years hell-bent on those that eccentrics Better eliminating some can be self- safe than sorry is part of What are required, perhaps

when as an ago, undergraduate who do not fit the die. preformed ish, inconsiderate, disruptive and a broader trend for academic uni- more than ever, are a few inspi-

I was a devoted studying course Given the size of most univer- rude. A member of this fac- of somewhat same formity. Many my colleagues rational, non-con- World Literature. And to what an sities today, perhaps such eccen- ulty, known to have suffered from feel that university administra- forming teachers whowill inform absolutely inspiring teacher he trics do exist and we have less mood would all academ- the - yet a disorder, was thought tors prefer powers that be university

was and how grateful I was to be administrative officers - that all

exposed to such a "rara avis". lectures need not follow the same I remember quite clearly he format.

would occasionally lecture to Undergraduates are sensitive our relatively small class while human beings and thoroughly sitting cross-legged on the table enjoy the stimulation provided the front at of the room, his eye- by a variety of lecturing styles as

balls over as he rattled off glazed well as the somewhat unorthodox lengthy the passages penned by personalities of those who deliver world's writers. great them.

This was not all that distin- and less with other facul- contact "brilliant" when up (euphoria) ics to be clones - giving uniform If teaching is essentially style

guished our colourfully incandes- etc. in with ties, professors, and very "difficult" when down lectures a uniform style, a (and this does not mean there

centteacher from other members Nonetheless, we seem deter- (depression). The same can be uniform structure to fill the uni- is little content) there must be

of the He seemed oblivi- mined to create little of said about number of fine form uni- faculty. copies any notebooks/laptops of fun, variance, and occasionally,

ous to dress codeother than a ourselves, clones, if so intellects academics. form any you like, / undergraduates to pursue the unpredictable, and pardon

formal "dishevelled" look and his that or in our those few con- their uniform any variety diversity Putting aside, syllabi. me, evolution. In such a scenario

hair was corridors or classrooms will be chronically unkempt. straints by government assess- The idea that lectures to the without variety, entropy sets in,

The made note of driven the obituary stu- out. In years past, terms ments, accreditation criteria, "large, 'unwashed masses' of un- and as with genetic variety, there

dents' for in praise the manner "eccentricity" and "academic" university faculties/departments dergraduates students should fol- would be no evolving teaching which "his mild had cautious about eccentricity were organically linked, because today are em- low a uniform format, enhanced excellence.

made him a very compelling and eccentricity was often coupled ploying anyone whose letters of with standardized "clickers in the

teacher." with dose of inspiring a healthy creativity, reference suggest the hint of ec- classroom," at least to me, repre- letters@cordweekly, co m

limited than think home and to hats and but know Liberty more you Leaving coming party tequila, is a tremendous that end university expe- you may up having to

it facing a penalty. There are quiet Discipline, which is undergoing rience and will give you some muffle the noise and drink out of

- from still that of the memories in in FREEDOM, cover hours and duty donswhoenforce a revamp, states stu- greatest your water bottles like high school.

late in-room dents be academi- life thus far. While it does While them, so any night, can penalized bring Epictetus may have

residence during the first week. partying, is out. cally for theirbehaviour off-cam- with it additional responsibilities used his knowledge to be freed

in it The residential rigours don't Luckily, you'll leave residence pus, including "participation (like actually going to class) and a from slavery, seems his studies

end if class. disturbances such as unlawful certain amount of freedom would have useless if all there, especially you're frequently ... to go to (com- proved

the street such dras- to it is far from he wanted was a to drink underage. Here, you can expect typical parties," facing pared grade nine), place

tic for the himself Again, thereis a strict no-drink- rules: attendance, participation, measures as expulsion ex- emancipation promised by stupid.

the of student misbehav- elders. You will still be sub- ing policy in res for the 18 and un- deadlines. However, school's treme cases your

reflects the dead- derand also can't come home don't end there. The iour that on to rules, restrictions, you regulations poorly jected lines inebriated without the risk of Student Code of Conduct and university. and decorum. So bring your letters@cordweekly. com

Letters to the Editor

that also created federal or ofnumbers and Who is Jesus indicated throughthe story we a agency to stream- Harper does, right wrong. terms equipment. your neighbour?

for creden- - Wrexall that read had should reach to our who are line the process having foreign Lindsay Mr. Brown seems to assert perfor- I your article with interest, as you out neighbours

does not the issue that tials so that the immigrants manceonthe sports field must have a mentioned that the Bible does not give a in need. This negate recognized, posi-

will have of different faiths we really want - the doctors, engineers, tive correlation with on the clear definition our is. we neighbours performance of who neighbour It's the RMC, not the CFL

and other - will battlefield. it does RMC's and beliefs. It is to misinterpretother scientists professionals But not. purpose The Bible does a easy actually through story I While don't typically read the Sports sec- the ideas and beliefs. However, if we be able to more freely through is to develop capable soldiers and officers told by Jesus regarding the Good Samaritan people's pass tion, I found Mike Brown's "The future of channels that for home defence communicate our bureaucratic are backlog- and deployment over- (Luke 10:25-37). are willing to respective

mention the Canadian military" article, in the May not but at least ging the system.Not to that he's seas, not to win OUA titles and send players One day a lawyer asked Jesus to clarify positions, we may agree,

children - the to the in order to made it easier for foreign 31 edition of the Cord, to be for CFL and NHL. who the we can find common grounds troubling his neighbour was, in regards to

live that all desire most souls that need to our school's excellent Faculties maintain a sense of peace we "desperate" Similarly, commandment of"Love your neighbouras two reasons.

in better not of Music and Business and Economics have this world. a place, illegal immigrants I yourself." Jesus responded by telling him a in First, as am a Canadian military history

- Canadian families. little to do with the to be adopted by successof Laurier's var- on - Kevin student, it as Mr. Brown story about a man who had been lying Dyck appears though

Perhaps in the future, the author sity teams. does have firm the Ca- sports a road half-dead. A Samaritan happened not a grasp on why

should consult the news before writing a Mr. Brown's is flawed. Similar im- walk clean his immigrants nadian Forces is a of logic to by, and stopped to up Harperhelps (CF) "laughingstock

that Ms. For- piece. Saying that Harper perfect reasoning could lead oneto believe I find it interesting flimsy opinion the world". wounds. He then took him to the nearest developed

evidence for the issue of and Bush (do you have any that a piece by a sports news hotel ofhim calls Since the end of the Cold War, Canada poorly argued and paid the ownerto take care syth-Stark

in the that he's secretly paying local editor is the causeofan overall stu- to "take journal- has maintained the shoddy until he was well. immigration precedence" peacekeeping myth

conclude ists?!) are similar because they engage dent I canonly of its national This newspaper. Jesus used this to teach that one's neigh- Harper-ledgovernment. as part identity. myth abroad is orwatched in unpopular wars errone- read - bour meet that she hasn't anewspaper manifests not only in the current discus- James McCallum is the needy individual that we

because ous as Harper inherited in the few weeks, Afghanistan sion of the but also in in the street. This indicates that if we see the news past Afghanistan mission, the done. and is course. Then what Mr. Harper has right to stay federal Letters a that's exactly the government's Because Policy: person in need then they are our neigh- budget. that Bush is her article unfair to she proceeds to imply bours, individual Not only was peacekeeping is cheap, a peacekeeping whether it is a homeless All letters to the editor must be signed and sub- the of ille- him on the more to plight in sympathetic nation's is not onthe list of fis- mitted with the author's name, student identifica- onour a third Harper shortchanging military high street or the impoverished in

it aliens. Last I checked, Harper wasn't tion number, and number. Letters must he's made on immigration, gal cal As the CF's telephone world priorities. a result, resources country. Often times we just toss progress be received by 12:00 via email to let- that wall ourborder or sta- pm Monday facts that prove building a along them omitted glaring are strained with the deployment money. Money, agencies and charity, present [email protected] or through our website there to them the issue a tioning 6,000 troops keep has made priority. overseas. can farif do not ad- Harper though, only go so they at www.cordweekly.com. Letters must not ex- kick- (1 didn't vote for him, by the the fact that he's out. Harper dress While dwellingon And secondly, as a student ceed 350 words. The Cord the to the root cause. Pascal onceindicated philosophy reserves right

has actually me with his call them criminals) out way) surprised with for well-structured edit letter for brevity and clarity. Spelling and that lawbreakers (I an appreciation any within each of us there is a void or a ing that is miles will fails nuanced policy grammar be corrected. The Cord reserves the Ms. Forsyth-Stark to immigration and Mr. Brown's article feeling of filled of the country, logical arguments, emptiness that can only be to letter, in whole or in part. from Bush's ham-fisted solutions. right reject any the that Harper has cut immigrant apart fails to establish the relationship between by God. I would that the root mention suggest then The Cord reserves the right to not publish I'm afraid that Ms. is tak- half from $975 to $490, Forsyth-Stark "landing fee" in RMC's lacklustre varsity sports perfor- material that is deemed be libelous in problem in society is not poverty but rather to or con- her lead from the bleeding-heart lib- for immigrants ing and the CF's lack it easier poorer mance impoverishment in travention with the Cord's Code of Ethics or jour- a of belief in God and his method of making

He's eral media that blindly criticizes anything nalistic standards. chance at citizenship. salvation. to get a fair Opinion The Cord Weekly ■ frosh mailer 2006 ■26

George Bush is the greatest president in the history of the world! Alternative ways to tuition fundyour

school bills Alex Kozaris offers creative ways of footing your

Don't have a cause? Make one your education.

is to One way to raise money up!

ask motherif she could have Put off day for one your laundry

an advertisement for an online more week. Underwear and socks

Write Got another opinion? tor Cord Opin- her can be worn twice ALEX KOZARIS casino tattooed on forehead. by turning ion, [email protected] VIEW FROM UW Boun- them inside and can ro- It worked on Kari Smith of out, you

wardrobe tiful, Utah, who received $10,000 tate your by using an

item one and With tuition on the rise again, it's US for her son's education. In re- as outerwear day

inner the next. a well-known fact that students turn, little Brady promised to get wear

is Don't textbooks. Instruc- STARR broke. We come to Mom buy are, typically, good grades. Hopefully

system often make a of the tors rely on credit cards that trip us up feeling lucky. copy in interest You also ask text available the on on charges. And thanks could a diplomat. library

it Canada's am- so find and to our friends in the Liberal par- Claude Laverdure, reserve, go photo- the sections when notso ty, we cannot declare personal bassador to France, expenses the copy necessary Some authors bright we value of house each for nobody's looking. bankruptcy for ten years after your year

travel Tell him his like Socrates) graduate. It seems the cards are costs. accent (e.g. philosophers

and who he are too dead to collect stacked against us before we even is delightful, knows, royalties, WLUSU's are unfair and create an hiring practices them. choose a school. may throw you a bone. so Google

Get drunk before can that uni- If all else fails, there's no limit to elitist atmosphere Sarah McDonald Everyone agree you go says to on the bar. It's cheaper to buy versity is expensive. According what people will buy eßay. your

in Statistics is it's if drink bud- experience to excel a specific to Canada, the average That furniture not old, an- own, especially you beer. Better position, if they don't have the undergraduate amasses a debt of tique. Your books are not worn, get yet, open up your

authentic. well- own bar. licenses are for STARR system memorized they $25,000 over the course of a four- they're Get a Liquor

musician that are pretty much out of luck. year program. Maclean's maga- known to sign wimps.

SARAH MCDONALD Some beat in the Retro is applicants come into the zine estimates that by the time up guitar you've got always cool, so adopt

You THE GREAT DIVIDE interview with a list of situations we're paying for our children's basement. Create collections of a fun 80s style. can get your

from neck bones clothes for at thrift stores and already written out and then education, the cost ofsuch a pro- things, turkey $2

it will At AOL trial discs. And what's the music in the bin adapt to the question asked. gram exceed $150,000. that to your bargain

I In this Avril chance need at Wal-Mart. don't "Why did you choose Laurier?" my opinion, is manipulat- price, perhaps even Lavigne you'll your appendix Besides, you

the will need limit the number of that second needan iPod listen Run am often asked this question by ing system since having the to or kidney? to to your

fellow Laurier friends memorize STARR does SkBrbabies whom she While is DMC students, ability to to gives raising money impor- or Boy George tapes.

at other universities and parents. not necessarily reflect someone's birth. tant, saving money is also critical Meeting your financial obli-

know what to be contributor In order alleviate the students. be the hardest Everyone wants to ability a strong to help to Remember, a penny gations can part

and what drew WLUSU. There number financial burden of saved in earned. There of was so special me to are a enormous a penny earning your degree, perhaps

Laurier. did I choose of that students have of harder than the actual work. to So, why past experiences schooling, you may con- are plenty ways you can con- even

Laurier? have had that would ben- and It's not but that's what dis- greatly templated getting a part-time job serve your resources save easy,

to be Laurier efit of the clubs on inWaterloo. There exist Well, honest, many campus, many op- money. tinguishes you as an educated,

made me feel sort of I but that can't be in this for with Don't eat. Food and nostalgic. applied portunities employment, costs a lot, capable person. Remember, you

loved the idea of such a interview few the Laurier cam- farmers collude do it. It tight-knit process. quite a on to artificially can just might cost you a

1 wanted be able As in community. to one student puts it, the pus alone, and hundreds more set prices on staple items. Why vital organ.

to to know as STARR "instills barriers/' loeal and retail should stand for You get many people system restalirants, bars, you it? can

as I could and involved in Unless get as you have actively taken stores. JHowever, many other op- lose weight, and even fight for a [email protected]

I could. I didn't it's hard it many things as on a leadership role, to tions alstf exist to help finance- cause by calling a hunger strike.

feel like I would be given that fulfill the STARR requirements,

chance school at a bigger such as which don't consider an appli-

the ofWaterloo. University cant's dedication, experience or

Coming into Laurier I soon re- passion.

alized that lot Once have mastered the volunteering was a you

more and cut-throat STARR have competitive system, you guar- WELCOME TO I than ever imagined. There are a anteed yourself a position within

number of associ- WLUSU Does great-benefits any organization.

ated with working for WLUSU. this mean that the most qualified

Volunteering at Laurier is an the Who knows? person gets job? LAURIER!

of the As first unless amazing part university a year student, you 1* and student should have find to learn every someone help you

will the opportunity to participate. the system, you have a hard I have A been a contributor to time finding a position, and un- LOOKING FOR PART-TIME JOB FOR FALL 2006?

Laurier many different clubs and fortunately you'll have to wait

services and whole-heartedly be- until next year to become a part WHAT ABOUT A SUMMER JOB IN 2007? lieve in the of power volunteering ofWLUSU.

at Laurier. While the STARR system is dif-

WLUSU adds so much more to ficult to master, there are a few

the It university experience. en- options if you decideto volunteer

ables people from different dis- within the Laurier community

to meet and interact I recommend ciplines out- (which highly you

side classes and allows Laurier The first is educate do). to your-

to become a safer, more positive self about the STARR system.

to be services Find friends in and place by offering upper years

such as foot and LSFL. have them teach the tricks patrol you and However, volunteering get- on how to get through a WLUSU

involved is ting not quite as easy interview.

it as they make seem. The second is to take a stand.

Like the "noth- saying states, The only way we will ever see a

is I feel ing perfect". as the is if more im- View though change students, postings in Career Services or electronically via WLUSU known hiring process, portantly incoming first years,

as STARR, creates an elitist actively to change the the website at try system. www.mylaurier.ca/career One atmosphere. day, you will be the ones

STARR is a behavioral-based leading this university. Be sure to

interview and an make it process appli- the best, most balanced, Career Services cant's answer must include five and fair place it can be. Become

elements: situation, task, action, involved in as many organiza- 232 King Street North I .AT JlxTKR result and relate. In one it tions and aspect, as possible ensure your

allows for an Unbiased evaluation voice is heard. ext. 4194 or 4495 Career Services of the candidate. On the other (519) 884-0710,

hand, even an though applicant letters@cordweekly. com

have may the personality and 27 ■ FROSH MAILER 2006 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY Opinion

court-style dining venue, houses - equivalent to a Big Mac from

Pizza Harvey's, Pizza, Wilf's and McDonald's. Although some of

Pita Shack which all offer calo- us have sworn off McDonald's to

foods few inches rie-laden, greasy to meet save a on our waists,

student's if new for Starbucks any craving. Even cravings could

'real' you chose to spend money negate our efforts.

and choices These have been eat off-campus, your restaurants

aren't much better. Within walk- around for on or campuses a

distanceof the ing campus there's while and though they've tried

a Wendy's, Burger King, Pizza to become healthy, choosing

from their choice Hut, Dairy Queen, Starkbucks, healthy menus

Tim Horton's and, of course, doesn't look promising. Having

McDonald's. fish or chicken sandwiches in-

It's a smart economic move steadof burgers or a special salad

for these businesses. instead of hasn't been They've fries, prov-

surrounded themselves with en as a healthy alternative. And

students who crave the greasi- in the case of McDonald's, one of

est food when stressed and are their"premium" salads contained

looking for a quick fix. Relating more calories than a Big Mac, ac-

junk food to drugs isn't actually cording to Spurlock's film. Any

such an odd concept according junk food consumed more than

to Morgan Spurlock, director/lab once a week, nutritionists and re-

increase Contributed Photo rat of the critically acclaimed film searchers warn, can obe-

I'M LOVIN' IT - This young lady is getting her daily "fix" of fried, cheesy, goodness and couldn't be happier. Super Size Me (2004). Spurlock sity, diabetes and heart disease.

McDonald's for month and In all their ate a greasy, oozing, drip-

showed signs of addiction, ac- ping goodness and whipped iced Fast dents $2,791, which can only be cording to his doctors, feeling cream deliciousness, these ad- food campus used for the food available on the depressed when he didn't eat the dictions are better replaced with and there's little choice and home-cooked meal. For dor- OneCard, greasy burgers, immediately a

for healthier meals. feeling better as soon as the burg- mitory students who don't have

Make choices ers his is to healthy amidst all the junk Though the Dining Hall and touched lips. that option, their obligation

the school's administration have But whatcan be done?We could be aware and consider the actual

and made in round and have alternatives. Gaining weight eating steps implementing up troops people

sal- Learn unhealthy food seems to be the healthier menus by offering sign a petition, telling these fat- howcalories and fat per-

common experience of universi- ads, fresh fruit, and made-to-or- building companies to get out of centages work. Counting calories

life and But that's if doesn't make anorexic ty it's no wonder, because der sandwiches, the choices of- Waterloo. unrealistic you or SHEELAH their it unless you're living inapartment- ten come with of cheese, students keep buying food. overly weight conscious, keeps RODRIGUEZ options This is where FARM FRESH style residence, you're obligated sauces, and extras that decrease companies expect you informed. Though you may

meal is and to buy a plan, which not the healthiness can't com- to make their money: the drunk- not be obese you are still subject

If haven't of better alternatives and heart disease. As you already heard only expensive, but limits stu- pare to like en students clamoring out of the to diabetes

the freshmen it's the uni- dents what the whole wheat foods bars and the overworked and when faced with limit- fifteen, to university pro- or organic un- a student,

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