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LINDA GIVETASH

NEWS DIRECTOR

about "It's important to reminisce said Rob- your early days in college," from ert Langen, who graduated Waterloo College in 1948. Attending

the Founders' Luncheon last Sun-

ofcountless day, Langen was one

alumnithat returned to Laurier for

Homecoming weekend.

TheFounders' Luncheon, hosted

by Laurier Alumni, brought together

alumni that graduated 50 or more

those that at- | years ago. Among the tendedwas Dwight Kellerman,

university's oldest graduate from the

class of 1937.

tradition Speaking on the of

homecoming, Kellermanconsidered

his student "I j days as a expressing,

used to to of the football go some but I athletic games was never an person." been Although it has some years since class of 1948 graduate Fred returned the Janice has to campus, he maintainedthe importance of the

ELLI GARLIN PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER homecoming tradition, explaining,

"It's really good to keep in touch, es-

pecially to hear Max talk and keep

to date what's us up on happening Hawks make a statement with the university."

Despite receiving updates on Laurier's changes to the university, foundersall remarked how dif- football on With risk of a potential forfeit looming over their heads, Laurier's men's team ferentthe campus is. weekend who watched much of wins in a 36-2 blowout over the Guelph Gryphons on Homecoming Langen, in the change occur first-hand his said, "There a 37 years as a professor, afternoon, into the ranked second | was greater exchange between - JUSTIN FAUTEUX But Saturday despite came game pro

situation in the with Pawliuk fessor and students and greater at- SPORTS EDITOR the Montoya hanging over nation, only | A lot ofpeople outside the Hawks answered four The teams tention paid to the student individu- their heads, missing passes. with the wouldtrade safeties the second than can occur today For the Wilfrid LaurierGolden their critics with a 36-2 win over the in ally this team didn't see in classes." the first the Hawks ran out larger Hawks men's footballteam, 3-1 Gryphons. half, as simply groups showed the the clock. Class reunionswere also being half of the 2010 season was defined "I think we just league what were we capable held the of the that we're that "I said it the last I over course weekend, by questions. a team can compete two games, the class of which don't who I knew we 1985, After the 0-2, with anybody," said Laurier quarter- care we play, notably by starting year many of, but in front today celebrated its back Evan Pawliuk. "A lotof were better," said 25th homecoming. questioned the team's pre-season people getting manag- what of football and head the Laurier went to with of outside this team didn't see we er operations Although they hype, numerous predictions ofthat Homecoming students much similar but in front of coach "This was a test as was more a Yates Cup appearance. were capable of, today Gary Jeffries. the than for those the a football team to today When the team did get in win that Homecoming crowd we really against very good campus crowd we showed really attended theFounders' down- showed themwhat do." and out all who Lun- column, their triumphs were we can we came firing on cyl- I inders and the cheon, the class of'85 still remarked played because they had only beaten The rain-soaked Homecom- second half was just them what we can do." the face the crowd of efficient." on ever changing of the University ofToronto Varsity ing over 7,000 were given about An Hawks' effort de- university. Blues and the York Lions, two teams plenty to get excited early on inspired on "In the atrium in the Peters build- after the Hawks' a fence held running back who consistently finish at the bot- as defence forced Guelph —Evan Pawliuk, Laurier quarterback used to be circle where Pawliuk hit Dil- Nick - Ontario's ing there a tom of the league. quick two-and-out, Fitzgibbon leading to - all we went in lon for touchdown. rusher to on 18 car- we sat at before Then when it seemed as though Heap a five-yard just 53 yards said Mike McKerlie, who with Pawliuk would throw ries, the Gryphons to lean on class," things were getting simple, go on to an- forcing his the add- Luke Nan- organize reunion. Hawks sitting at 2-2 heading other touchdownpass to Heap, second-year quarterback helped "That's there's coffee who his first we wouldwin gone and a into crucial a major, as he retained was making career stopped [Fitzgibbon] a gameversus Guelph, ing rushing gle, house in now." role Shane would the said defensive tackle there they were faced with questions sur- the starter's despite Kelly start. Nangle complete just game,"

ofhis to Steve Cormack. rounding the eligibility of defen- returning frominjury. 11 29 passes, leading sev- two-and-outs and first sive end Dave Montoya which could TheLaurier offence wouldrack eral just 11 Hawks' in forfeit ofthe win in the first half alone downs, to the 21. result a over up 34 points compared Sports, 22 Campus, 4 which "We knew in that if page page Toronto. against a Guelph defence coming we

Inside

The music revolution Make an educated decision

Radio host of "An The Cord breaks down the issues Ongoing of New Music" the History in Ward 6 and Ward 7 debates to Laurier students before the speaks polls officially open on about the and its Oct. industry 25. ups and downs.

Arts, page 14 Local, page 5

MEGAN CHERNIAK PHOTOGRAPHY MANA :ER MEGAN CHERNIAK PHOTO : IANAGER October 2010 The Cord • Wednesday, 6. 2 EDITOR'S PAGE

In 10 Editor's Choice Editor's Choice News 3 Depth Local Arts 12 5 Flashback Iran: '...onefreaking gallery. National 6 Classifieds 13

16 Homecoming nightmare' World 7 Opinion

Feature 18 thecord.ca World, page 8 9 Sports

Editor-in-Chief Alanna Wallace • awallacecathecord ca

Photo from the archives Vocal Cord

about Do you worry Homecoming the debt you'll have

when parade, 1973 you graduate?

The 1973 Homecoming parade

was scheduled on Saturday, Oct.

13 and began at Seagram Stadi- around um. The event proceeded

the university and into Uptown

Waterloo and floats from all four

residences participated Compli-

cations arose regarding the Staff

Association and their reluctance

to enter a float in the parade. De- because said "No, my par- spite some difficulty, it was to ents for it. That's be the largest parade in the his- pay my

tory of Homecoming at the time. answer."

-Kelly Marshall, third year After a barbecue of "free Coke communication studies and hotdogs" students watched

their Hawks win the Homecom-

ing football game against the the University of Windsor Lancers 31-

9.

—Courtesy of The Cord and Key-

stone Yearbook

PHOTO COURTESY OF KEYSTONE YEARBOOK

"Always!" This in Week quotes -Zoe Sawchuck, third year global studies and politi-

u « cal science

is it be The number ofalumni is I fear that if there anything left, may not

worth mind boggling." reading."

—Geoffrey Stevens, Laurierprofessor ofpolitical science and former managing editor of the Globe and Mail and Macleans the re: thefuture of newspaper

—Robert Langen, class of 1948 and a

professor at Laurierfrom 1954 to 1984, "Not much... there's very regarding the growth ofthe university "The dead is not a legal entity. They're dead.They're gone." lot of —Michael De Souza re: taking photos of thedeceasedfrom Facebook a grants." -Bo Jiaa, second year

"This kid comes to me and 'there's this band that sounds just like up says economics Green Day. They're called the Ramones." —Alan Cross, radio host of The Ongoing History ofNew Music

"I live for recognition."

—Director Ted Brown. WLUSUboard

and can't "I listen to music for a living I keep up."

—Alan Cross, re: thefast-paced nature ofthe modern music industry

"It all down and what to learn." comes to initiative you are prepared

— media Chris Berube, new co-ordinatorfor Canadian University Press on new media

"There's hold back from dream." nothing to you livingyour "Not I'm not —Aaron Goodman, Canadian award-winning videojournalist really, doing

OSAP so I don't really

about it." worry

-Stephanie Szkutnik, sec-

ond year political science Tune in to the Cord Roundtabie on Wednesdays CORRECTION

radiolaurier.com hear In the edition of "Vocal Cord" it was stated that Milicebic from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at to Sept. 29 Minja have how obsessed it," when she editors comment on stories and pieces they said "Farmville...lt's crazy people can get so over Compiled by Mike Lakusiak written and edited in the issue published that day. actually replied: "Hopefully go to the gameand wear those big foam fingers." Photosby Nick Lachance The Cord apologizes for this error.

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NEWS

News Director Linda Givetash » lgivetash(athecord.ca

Hiring of lobbyists Keeping raises questions records

Laurier institutions for Laurier's among singled-out Examining paying lobbyists to leverage government Co-Curricular Record a MIKE LAKUSIAK ALARIC CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR DENNIS Particularly in this day CORD NEWS

Wilfrid LaurierUniversity is and when public the Ontario universi- age among six Wilfrid Laurier University took a ties revealed to have hired lobbying dollars are so precious role six when firms to advocate on their behalf to pioneering years ago

it initiatedthe Co-Curricular Re- government. that is best ... money that has since been The information, obtained by the cord, a program other NDP through a freedom-of-infor- adopted by post-secondary on students." spent institutions across Canada and mation request, was announced by

the party's leaderAndreaHorwath internationally. official record of in the Ontario legislature Tuesday. In providing an —Hon. Minister Train- JohnMilloy, of student's hire tire WADE THOMPSON GRAPHICS EDITOR a extracurricular activities, Laurierspent $69,825 to Colleges and Universities of ing, Laurier is of six Ontario universities that have hired the CCR the additional Devon Group over the period a one lobbyists. emphasizes

in to the learning opportunities gained so year beginning 2009 lobby he said. for them for that future other rel- provincial government. money," to have lobbyists us employers or evant able to stu- Laurier directorof communica- According to Langer, universi- to communicatewith them and parties are see a work with he dent's holistic experience. tions and public affairs Kevin Crow- ties should have no problem making in partnership them," learning

its and known said. in this and "Student outside of ley explained that tough economic government on behalf. their needs concerns to "Particularly day engagement that admin- dollars class that the aca- times, budget and pension concerns "I wasn't aware of that, I saw government since university age when public are so pre- complements demic well- decision in and I she said. istrationmaintain close relation- cious that is best on experience means led to the to bring a pri- was shocked," a ... money spent and students." rounded said deanof vate firm. Noting thatadministration in- ship witii the province institu- graduates," Laurier's students Leanne Holland that could tions for the Council defended use of Brown, "We neededa firm cluding Laurierpresident Max already pay Crowley of with those ask those Blouw in with ofOntario Universities to external "There who was involved in the inception help us issues, are frequent contact lobby on lobbyists lastyear.

for she their behalf. number ofissues where the at Laurier. questions at Queen's Park and make government to lobby funds, are a you program track with the "I'm clear we're "Is there the univer- need around who actual- When asked about the sure we were on an- added, not on why any difficulty somebody response who to do sities have in to knows their around the from employers and students swers," he said. spending money on lobbyists speaking govern- ly way prov- the that he ment?" asked. incial who have with the The provincial governmentis now thing is clearly doing Langer government can help you gonethrough pro- coordinatorofthe student himself." "Tuition in Ontario has been understand and com- examining a ban on public spend- [ris- things help gram,

firms. The Ontario Confederation of Univer- above the ofinflationand municate to the centre Andrew Pitic- ing on private lobbying ing] rate your message prov- leadership thatanecdotal for well," he said. co evi- universities explicitly namedin the sity Faculty Associations (OCUFA) yet there's money to spend pri- ince as responded

NDP's total director Mark out vate firms." The was not dencefrom students suggested announcement spent a Langer pointed lobbyist expense outrageous,

of that the time Minister he that there that tlie CCR was a hit" with $846,500 on lobbyists. spending comes at a of Training, Colleges said, emphasizing "huge students face the and Universities staff Presidentof the Wilfrid Lau- when Ontario John Milloy agreed was no government-relations employers.

student- that there such close rela- member the that Piticco that hav- rier University Faculty Associa- highest tuition and highest since is a at time, a position went on to say

ratios in between his office and the has since been created. a CCR was a conversation tion (WLUFA) Judy Bates was taken to-faculty Canada. tionship ing "great

aback the that the talk to in administrationofuniversities, lob- "In these times is starter" with at a by announcement "Lobbyists people gov- money import- anyone looking it tells outside firm diem, in this not but it's not student's transcript as university had hired an ernment to persuade byists are necessary. ant, extravagant by any "really that the need "Our that there's need means." who the student is." While to bring Laurier's interests before case universities view is no someone university is still actively involved

in selling the benefits of the CCR to employers, the adoption of similar

that programs at universities means

they will increasingly become an ex- pectation for employment.

Piticco added that the university

has been consulted "over by 25 in- stitutions globally."

Although the creation ofyet an-

other certification competitive may additional put pressure on already

stressed students to become in-

volved in extracurricular activities,

Piticco emphasized a balancedap-

proach. "We have a responsibility to

not burn these wonderful students

out," he said.

students who feel left For may

out of the benefitofextracurricu-

laractivities due towork commit-

relief be the ments, may on way as a

number ofproposals are being con-

sidered by the university to provide

students whoexhibit a degree of in-

volvement with some formof finan-

MEGAN CHERNIAK PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER cial aid.

the for celebrations last weekend. "The Dozens of Laurier alumni, the oldest of whom graduated in 1937, returned to university Homecoming general philosophy," said

Holland Brown, "is that if we truly

have want our Laurier graduates to

subdued kind of celebration certain components A slightly more experienced of an undergraduate experience we

need to make that a sure we are pro- —cover with for them to be able to Reconnecting alumni one becoming increasingly larger. viding support those the McMahon, director of access experiences." of the other re- another was to having a suc- Bridget Listing some key We have a lot to be relations and Students must be about he cessful for the reunion, ex- alumni annual giving, vigilant designs noticed, McKerlie ex- turn out about future alumni credit for theiractivities dur- Edwards-Peart, who was getting pressed his displeasure in realizing plained Dawn optimistic proud of... [Homecom- "I think we'd be in the time that involved the students' union removed the volunteeredto co-ordinate the event events. a won- ing they are as if had the CCR is retroactive. The odds tables that in touch with her class- derfulposition we too many not pool were previously by getting ing] gives us a chance she that student involved the founders in this room," said, a to housedin the Fred Nichols Campus mates. She expressed challenges any degree

senate and board could record the CCR Centre. "That's where I used to of who have moved referring to the something on go finding people to focus on those tradi- didto chambers. are good. everyday during accounting class," far off, as she herself Calgaiy. did reveal that she Harold Russell, class of Currently over ac- he said. Edwards-Peart 1958, tions." lgoo campus maintained that it is the fond tivities under clubs and had additional reasons to 290 campus While the appearance ofthe return, is memories at the that organizations are recognized by the school has changed, much ofstu- stating, "My daughter coming university alumni like himself CCR. dentlife has the Re- here I'm excited keeps bringing ft. stayed same. next year so really

the school." back "This university membering intramural sports, about every year. —HaroldRussell, WLUclass of'sB almost around and we women's powderpuff and notably Her daughter's class, similarly is a century

in have lot to be of," he said. the long lines at the dining hall, Su- to those that have graduated re- a proud thecord.ca chance to used cent the challenge for "[Homecoming] gives us a san Nichol remarked, "We to years, pose those traditions." alumni events the focus on say that WLU stood for 'we line up'." future as groups 4 The Cord • Wednesday, October 6, 2010

CAMPUS

Campus News Editor Mike Lakusiak • mlakusiakcathecord.ca

Active weekend News in brief

certificate in New program intercultural effectiveness CIBC Run for the Cure and Laurier Loop offered Wilfrid LaurierUniversity is offering

for a cause certificate bring together community a new program through

Laurier Internationalin intercultur-

al effectiveness. The which program, last and who was piloted year completed MIKE LAKUSIAK grandmother, was diagnosed students and staff, will with breast cancer ten "I by CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR years ago. many

that be offered over the course of eight know a lot of people are con- workshops in the Fall and Winter Sunday morning ofHomecoming cerned about it and so many people weekend included two opportuni- that have been affected by it,"he semesters. The intendsto ties for those from the Wilfrid Lauri - said. "A lotof friends have had to program develop and deal with it in their participants' knowledge aware- er University community to get out- family." research of culture, cultural side and run for a betterreason tiian The cause of cancer was ness adaptation "inter- tire celebrations of than andallow one to become an to recover from more enough to bring runners

before. in effective person." Regis- the night out single-digit temperatures ac- culturally the The 19th annual CIBC Run for cording to second-year Laurier stu- MEGAN CHERNIAK PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER trationis open onlineat Laurier

dent Clare who vol- Laurier business students amid tide of International of wlu.ca the Cure in support of breast cancer Giannone, was a pink humanity. page

held in the event."I think research was atBingemans unteering at every

Kitchener. here has beenaffect- world-renowned centre for research She addedthat there are a number Nearly 3,000 participat- person directly either Parkinson's of students who volunteer to ed in the event, including a team of ed by cancer, a family mem- on disease andother co- found from the School she said. "Our ailments. the Offensive at Laurier students of ber or close friend," motor ordinate event including any graffiti

Students' enthusiasm The after alumnus football who can't of social work in Business and Economics is keeping us all warm." event began an injured players faculty

the alumni Kitchener Society (SBESS). Farago described being amidst approached university's participate. racist hate Aneesh Lai the crowd im- association The in raised On Friday, was SBESS president was pink-clothed as one wanting to organize $3,000 pledges by graffiti found the S. Hallman Fac- Laurierstudents elementof the event of back the was matched at Lyle one of the gathered portant experience an as a means giving 506 participants involved the alumnus double the dona- of Social Work at die around the starting line. "We started and what makes being so to university. "Coincidentally by an to ulty Building Kitchener Awareness and and it's a there were we had been about imple- tion to the MDRC. campus. two years ago just great special. "People talking talking education have been ini- tradition for involved with." and to a run or some sort of ac- Erin Almeida, wife of the MDRC's campaigns us to get starting cry, on stage people menting result. the least it's all be tive into directorDr. has tiatedas a He continued, "It's we hugging, overwhelming to component Homecoming," Quincy Almeida, referred this that situation." alumnirelations officer Teresa Smi- ofthe event The incidentwas to could do for such a great cause, in participated every year Spe- of Services and Water- fortunate to said. and earned the most pledges cial Constable year we were enough ley any loo Notice Laurier "It's from this She Police. was giv- have nine runners and we're all re- Loop predominantly people participant year. explained Regional the Laurier dedicated it." At time Run for the the and that the event is for a num- en to entire community ally to the same as the community running com- special

Laurier its who she ber of not limited to the via email. LeanneHolland Brown, Robb Farago, an SBESS execu- Cure, hosted third-annu- munity," participate, ex- reasons, al have small contin- the the dean of students wrote, "We ask tive, estimated that the SBESS team Laurier Loop run through Water- plained. "We a good proceeds accomplish, of the of students, the football those who for that all members of the community had raised around $2,000beforethe loo Park. Proceeds event go to gent team participants or gather

and there do- Laurier's Sun Life Financial and there's the ofthe us in such acts of event were also some support always participates, run, including patients join condemning "From hatred." nations contributedafter the fact. MovementDisorders Research & some faculty and staffparticipation centre. so many perspectives

for his Rehabilitation Centre (MDRC), well with few alumni." it's she said. Mike Lakusiak Farago was running a as along a important," —Compiled by

Conference highlights Student reflects on journey

The Ontario Canadian University Press WUSC supplies students with carried him across an ocean it did conference at Laurier last weekend HILARY ST. PIERRE tuition financial support to cover not come easily. "Thecolour of the CORD NEWS and while dream the dis- costs living expenses pro- keeps changing, butthe On Sept. 29, Gemini award nomi- viding themwith contacts to help tance of the horizon changes, and them settle dream is he said. nee documentary journalist in. Unfortunately most always there,"

Debi Goodwin Wilfrid affiliated with like WUSC was at Lau- universities WUSC Scholarship programs discuss her book when rier University to struggle to secure adequate funding, were rare Mursal graduated Nowhere, the students school and his Citizens of inspired by meaning sponsored can high in 2003 refugee

time she spent in the Somali refugee often only expect financial aid for status made attending university in

Dadaab in theirfirst In order to camp Kenya. year. Kenya impossible. help The book follows the There five WUSC his and he year-long are currently family country recog- students students nized the of and journey of 11 traveling sponsored on campus necessity potential whom from Kenyan sandstorms to the at Laurier, all of are lucky in education. "An education is the

of to have been full fi- best tool," he said. snow university campuses across enough granted command Canadawith the of scholar- nancial for all four of do lot with "Great journalism relies on great "Anyone who can at- help support years "Though I can a now, such the their field content. Great content rests on tention has value." ships fromorganizations as undergraduate degrees. more experience in a certain I

World Service ofCanada It has been since Mursal become knife. I think that great reporting." University 19 years a sharper

for the revolu- and his fledtheirhome to the is the dream of lotofthe students." "I wait every day (WUSC). family a "You and that Dadaab his —Geoffrey Stevens, Laurier pro- tion to come." arrive you hope it refugee camp. Regarding

will be in said he "If live fessor of political science and over a month, a year," experience, said, you try to Mohamed Laurier student will have former managing editor of The —Jesse Htrsh, internet strategist, Mursal, a day by day you give up, you For the rest of this story, Globe and Mail and Macleans broadcaster, "radical" remembering the Dadaab camp he to have hope to survive, you have to check out time in before Can- have dream." spent coming to a ada Mursal's dreamhas thecord.ca/news —File photo —Photo by Elli Garlin to attend university. Although

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LOCAL

Local Editor Vacant • editortathecord.ca

Breaking down the issues this election

With the upcoming all-candidates debate on Oct. 13, Staff Writer Praveen Alwis investigates the hot topics

affecting the student-inhabited Ward 6, just north of University Avenue

the and trails ini- Arts and culture a large portion of city's budget biking as potential

A former editor-in-chief for UW's going towards funding salaries and tiatives which simultaneously ad-

the that dress issues of transportation, newspaper Iron Warrior, Henry benefits, Connolly suggested could healthand environmental sees die arts in Waterloo as an area staffing was one area that public

ofinterest which holds long-term be considered for cost reductions. sustainability. stand for the "I think However the affects on public ser- Students in to consequence city. particular arts and culture is incredibly im- vices would have to be investigated gain the most from improvement to

in first before such in in the in Crowe's portant helping us get a sense of any changes transportation city could "A lot of students don't place, getting us a sense of Waterloo spending occur opinion. have it's the as a place where diere are exciting cars, so perfect popula- and things to do," he commented. tion to improve walking, biking allow them He believes developing a local public transportation to

be valuable for around the better." arts scene can a city to get city

which has had difficulty in retaining students after they graduate from Engagement of the MEGAN CHERNIAK PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER university. Withonly 28 per cent city's in the last elec- Henry statedhis support for die population voting

out to the Northdale recent Prosperity Council initia- tion, reaching commu- and "What has is that of lawns and sidewalks. Point- which aside dollar to create more interest happened out onto tive sets a per nity

houses all but lack of the resident for die involvement is a What is the 327 25 are now ing to a amenities in area, arts funding in area. priority. is the low- student accommodation," said Mike Jeff Henry, a University ofWater- "One of the things council is going even more alarming even

for Ward 6 and loo also notedthe have do the while is turnout for student Connolly, candidate (UW) graduate, to to over next er percentage

that need for businesses such howthat al- voters. former city councillor, noting as grocery figure out exactly gets Korschewitz, resident the has - the he planning for area not oc stores in the area. located across community," a life-long admits the difficul- curred at a fast enough rate in com- Considering the disgraceful qual- said. ROSALIE EID FILE PHOTO ofWaterloo, to ties of to the of the student of student and the engaging a student popula- parison growth ity housing up- behaviour of Financial woes tion. He don't population. setting some students, Transportation explained, "[Students] elec- Ed Korschewitz "I realize to all While for Rail Tran- care about Candidate agreed Anne Crowe pointed to current by- you've got keep your plans a Light really municipal about the of the law enforcement ineffectual, be- facilities and but sit in the Waterloo tions because we don'thave poor planning area, as up working they (LRT) system any say the of that infractions should theseand has been central focus, tuition fees." looking towards development lieving are caught study see just Region a over "Go im- where save," said the issue of accord- this, he that recent high density buildings. too infrequently to bring any we can Connolly. transportation, Despite suggested

and these the Whilethe has bal- to Crowe, is not limited to the student down King street you see provement to area. city managed to ing rapid engaging community calls for the im- transit. interest in de- in local affairs is still attainable big apartment buildings. 120 stu- The general consensus ance its finances despite Expressing an dents live in that but collaborative resolv- of the recession and the alternativemodes oftrans- the to building they a approach to pact ongo- veloping goal. Allowing community have social he these issues the RIM Park is of Crowe the feel that have voice in their no space," explained. ing involving city, ing debt, Connolly portation, emphasized they a in- this lack ofsocial that and the that lower tax rates are of Ward 6 an is to It is space students, universities private camp importance making community necessary spur little block "I which offers its residents terest. "Take one he sees as a root cause ofmany developers. think it's a complex possible. area var- single, noted that ied and let those know that complaints about student conduct problem," Heniy reiterated, "that re- Connolly specifically options. people 'hey,

that more than a one line an- water and sewer taxes have in- With a in healthcare, can make a differencehere'," in the area, suggesting it en- quires way background you

student to deal with." creased to With Crowe suggested walking said Korshewitz. courages activity to spill out swer "by 35 40 percent." creating

News Director Linda Givetash explores the issues directly impacting Laurier in the Uptown Ward 7

disen- about die that Local businesses Melissa Durrell, explaining concerns LRT, they

the fu- between think it solves the overall Reflecting on current and gagement the community don't and in Waterloo. and that ture success for the heart of the city, government transportation picture for the is raise Ward candidate Erin said, Durrell, a CTV South- cost going to property 7 Epp reporter said "Small businesses are really the western Ontario, noted die city's taxes dramatically," Duncan whosework backbone of [the Uptown] area." failure to utilizesocial media to con- McLean, experience in- for the While the topic oflocal business- nect with its citizens. The difficulty cludesbusiness development the Primus es doesn't share the contentiousde- in navigating city's website was Waterloo-based company Durrell bates ofother election questions it is also an area expressed that Realty.

from out Voicing the otiier side of the de- not an area to be forgotten. deterred residents seeking bate, Noel Butler, mechanical and Noting that they drive the econ- information. a the for the Laurier "If checked out the website in automotive omy area, current you've quality engineer it's ridicu- the of studentEpp expressed, "I think for the city of Waterloo, industry, expressed concerns there lous," she said. Durrell declared that sustainability of the current tran- are ways that we can pro- "I'm for rail the must overhaul its website sit model. advocating a mote better business and encourage city

of in order to transit in the future which is — and new business new independent use technology system

with with citizens. an environmentalbenefit as well," businesses actually working create a dialogue he said. entrepreneurs."

As businesses contributeto the Poverty

economic lead- The environment social health of an area, provid- Though it was an In diat declared of and er Ontario cities a city was as one ing green space areas to gather, among through the the Epp concludedthat growth ofsmall the recession, Waterloo is not free "greenest" cities in province

of the and TV Ontario's Studio Two in 2003, businesses mixed in residential ar- ofchallenges poverty by MEGAN CHERNIAK in diatis homelessness. the question stands whether sus- PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER eas are necessary a city accommodate "Sometimes the concentration tainableand innovative practices projected to 40 per utilized Laurier becomes too and eco- are still being as they once cent ofthe 700,000people expected technological Edwin The and for the be nomical," said a for- were. politics policies affecting Looking city to more to move to Waterloo Region by 2031. Laryea, Ward be felt the vital resources the can inclusive, "We mer teacher and administrator in Considering 7 by university Laryea suggested,

must maintain, retired first-hand Laurier and its resi- have to the public school system. city profes- as get youth playing significant of science Wool- dences lie within its borders. The roles in and "I think Waterloo has to spend sor political Peter decision-making poli-

stencroft "We've done exponential of the student in our Once time ... more growing people put- explained, growth cy-making community. that would for better that... ofbe- ting in place strategies that help some things not put us body, or worse, sprouts [they] see [their] sense rank and that ofdiscussion all stake- enhanced." make in front ofthe as is those who cannot afford to up par- topics longing has do with the holders the crowds of While and ends meet." ticularly to develop- adjust to engaging integrating

list the ofthe Waterloo Moraine." adults die streets. students Laryea went on to many ment young filling are contemplated by some,

Ward candidate Butleralso ex- "I don'tbelieve this community others don't see as much of a needto social groups, including single 7

who concerns about the city's has fully addressed the fact that we involve students in the mothersand new immigrants, pressed community. that have such of talked needof customized water source, die a component our "I've to students; are in programs noting "safety large many

and of the is that from don't want to be that connect them with the resourc- security" population population are coming they integrated, am

- the ofthe educational institutions," said I there?" Durrell asked. in the commu- aspects our es to live successfully among many wrong

environment — dependent on the Woolstencroft, citing the benefitsof "I think in the end, what it's nity at large. going the students and the build communities ofwater. diversity bring to be is students care ofstu- "The way you quality taking

and shar- Woolstencroft continued to unresolved issue ofunsafe student dents," she continued, using the ex- is [through] die economy high- need decrease the reli- and absentee landlords. of Patrol method in he concluded. the to housing ample Foot as a ing it among people," light

ance on cars for transportation and In terms ofthe social tensions which students monitorone another

with both between residents and the "safe" the city's core permanent to ensure is MEGAN CHERNIAK PHOTO MANAGER Transit intensifying community businesses and students, explained, "It's im- and Widi a shortfall in funding ofap- housing. Epp "respected". echoed the of million for re- Butler importance to increase communication The views the Communication proximately $250 the portant differing exemplify to and with collaborative needfor collaborationto resolve all "After ofthe LRT initiative, the integrating eco-friendly practices come up a door-knocking, one gion's proposed all of life, "When the of that future of transportation in the city areas city stating, approach." implications having a growing things have become very ap- unclear. talk about kind ofdecision similar views, in the ward. read has become rather we any Butler, sharing university present parentto me is a lot ofpeople from made it has to be consid- calledfor more made "I'm at the door a that gets community engage- about decisions that are in hearing have serious ered from [the environmental]." ment during first-years' orientation. city councilafter it's happened," said lotof voters that they The Cord • October 6, 2010 6 Wednesday,

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Canada in brief Building a better world student Census battle Government seizes rages on

society back taxes OTTAWA (CUP) - Liberal MPs are

of - fed- out all the in an at- The University Guelph raises funds for development initiatives MONTREAL (CUP) The pulling stops the Conservative eral and Quebec governmentshave tempt to reverse

seized from decision the $18,000 a McGill stu- government's to scrap

main « categories in its efforts to im- dent bank account. mandatory census. MEGAN RAFTIS society's long-form forth prove the lives ofpeople worldwide: Society president David Marshall On Sept. 28, the Liberals put STAFF WRITER These dedicated healthand posi- confirmedhis has filed motion to amend the StatisticsAct food, environment, com- group not a a

"Canada and the world face munities. raised will in to not reinstate the mandatory many Money go to complete tax return severalyears only tions will to accel- claims the of build fund student help and the taken com- "immedi- problems" University infrastructure, money was to long-form questionnaire of website, but don't for that. but also "remove Guelph's (U G) programs, scholarships, bursaries, pensate ately," completely erate the of the on it. travel and pace Guelph stem back the of worry, they're working grants learning initiatives The tax woes allegedly provision imprisonment," The Planet and for Canadianswho Better Project was and create faculty positions. to incomplete exit re- original penalty innovation." 2003-04 the the formally launchedlast month as Joanne Shoveller, vice-president ports and accounting errors over did not complete survey.

ofthe celebrations surround- ofalumni affairs and have the While the motion in part development years compounded prob- passed the "These dedicated lem. The executive the House of Commonswith ing university's upcoming 50th explained, po- current was un- 152 sitions will seizure in favour and it is anniversary. help to accelerate the aware of the government votes 141 against, With of of a fundraising target $200 pace Guelph innovationand the until September. non-binding. million dollarshas al- transfer Shoveller, VPalumni the after the million, $88 of knowledge into practical —Joanne affairs "We were very much under A day vote, on Sept. 30,

been raised reach at the that had inherited Liberal MP Bennett tabled ready to help applications." University of Guelph impression we Carolyn

stated of The school of die that member'sbill that seeks the Project's goal "[ac- engineering, die a clean house, in sense we a private that will of die reinstate the manda- celerating] research help college managementand eco- know we had these issues in to not only sustainable all but embedit to make real, changes, nomics and the Ontario veterinary past, but believed that they had tory long-form survey, and ensuring the current and future college health sciences centre at been resolved in the past," Marshall in the Statistics Act remove the for those who do welfare of local and willbe the first — said. of time [their] global Guelph among to diseaseand treat illness not penalty jail and who communities." receive renovations new in- just for Canadiansbut also for our Shehreyar Jamshed, was VP not complete the mandatory portion the frastructure. said he did of the A fine Leading campaign is Tye Burt, By 2014, Shoveller neighbours around the world." offinance in 2009-10, census questionnaire.

G alumnus and member of the that know about the of wouldbe the a U of a expressed hope the Bet- Organizers also note on the Proj- not unpaid taxes $500 only penalty. outlines the university's boardof directors. ter Planet Project will have helped ect's website that the university's when he took the position. Currently, the Act only reg-

the Planet the While the similar ulations for the short-form census. He sees Better Project as university to appoint 50 re- "expertise adds value to the Canadi- society is to a

for the search chairs dedicated and benefits farm- under Statistics Canada, an opportunity university to to making an food industry non-profit organization Que- According to of continue its traditionof commu- the world better in their worldwide all bec law, it's to taxes on census forms will be- a place own ers so we can pro- required pay production involvement, and make and duce safer food fewer income earnedfrom the sale and communities nity perhaps unique innovativeway. more, using events, gin shortly may

resources." ofalcohol and from its snack kiosk, receive even greater strides. The Project's goals are set high surveys as early as February. "It's that in each of The YouTube video that is well its Bennett's office thebill will a strategy individuals, area focus. Project's In a a part as as capital gains taxes on hopes and business all leaders of G make ofthe Alastair endowment and inter- reach second within the organizations can see U as a place to fundraising effort, investments, reading

difference the worldbecause earnedfrom assets. month, after which it will need to support; it will empowerpeople by a in it Summerlee, president ofU of G est go

The to committeeand the Senate showing them they can help bring provides the potential to allow their since 2003, explained, "We know society is currently trying through a before the be about researchers to "find better that we can make a con- the assessment. Act can overhauled. change." ways significant appeal Hale, the McGill The Project is dividedinto four to maintaingood health, prevent tribution to this planet." -Erin Daily -Emma Godmere, Ottawa Bureau Chief

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Iran: '...one freaking nightmare'

Laurier hosts discussion on life in Iran

under an oppressive regime

her MA in religion and culture. MIKE LAKUSIAK

"Mistreatment of minorities re- CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR veals serious contradictions and

Personal accounts oftherealities handicaps to development in the so- oflife in Iran since the 1979 Islam- ciety in question," Yazdani said. balancedwith Revolution were "It's when all and ic only ... men

situation and analysis of the current women enjoy their inherent human

that the future during a lecture on human rights we can begin to speak of

the at Wilfrid rights in nation Lau- a prosperous and truly democratic rier University last Thursday. Iran."

of internationalhuman The Beh- Part an personal experiences of

lecture series, tine event kish and Yazdani resounded rights gave among

into what Iranians the and insight average students, faculty commu- and marginalized groupsamong nity members assembled. them including religious minorities During the intermission, they

those who refuse Is- those the and to accept were approached by in lam face under the theocraticruling audiencewith experiences of their regime. own whorecognized the strength

"Threeof were share their be- my family hanged required to stories did be- fore audience. because they said they not an MahmoodMon- lieve in Islam," said Jafar Behkish, a shipouri is an associate professor of ELLI GARLIN PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER local Iranian-Canadianactivist who international relations at San Fran- Mahmood Monshipouri has led discussions on internationalrelations for the Persian Gulf as well as the external immigrated to Canada in 2002. cisco State University. Middle and North Africa. He stressed that Iranian human rights issues require pressures.

Behkish's the human Seven of family were He spoke on rights killed and somewere buriedin abuses that have taken place in the than without external unmarked outside ofTeh- the and what dis- human concerns was no more graves country over years addressing rights protest protest any pressure, any he like that in the wake of "Politics is and "It didn'thave the towards ran. For non-believers, said, sent, expressed less a priority. always that, sus- progress changing [the

"The the with of the above human he said. tained of revolution." state human is to situationis same as disputed 2009 presidential rights," vibrancy a of] rights unlikely for the future The so-called "Green Rather than calculated he said, that ul- the Baha'i," a persecuted religious election, means state Revolution", a plan to transpire," adding

in do not have of the nation. that dominated interna- the the movement's diehuman group Iran. "They any protests topple regime, timately rights struggle the life." and tionalmedia attentionafter intentand effect could be has be interven- rights, even right to "Predicting shedding some allega- only to to won internally as other Yazdani the of election, dis- initiatereforms. tion the U.S. or Western na- Mina is an Iranian wom- light on situation in Iran is one tions a rigged was by faith who forced cussed outlined that die tions would be ineffective and "ab- an of the Baha'i was freaking nightmare," Monshipouri atlength by Monshipouri. Monshipouri of shift the to leave medicalschool after the began. "Did Western media inflate source a true in regime solutely counterproductive." "External revolution due her beliefs. ofinternal and die move- will come about from a combination are impor- 1979 to At present, a variety over-hype green pressures

external factors, The short is he ofinitiative Iraniansand in- but it is to the Iranian She remainedin Iran until 2004 and political in- ment? answer yes," among tant, up peo- and after to the nation's ternationalinfluence. to decide how to deal with the completing correspon- cluding response explained. ple of "On die handI'm that situation." dence courses attended Laurierfor nuclearambitions, have made He stressed that the outburst one saying

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Contador denies substance abuse after allegations

in Contador'sbloodstream was Mount Everest four times. That's AMANDA STEINER minimal. just not CORD WORLD possible." However, WilliamMcTeer, Kohl said he didn'twant to pro- specu- winnerAlberto fessor of late whether Contadorcheated, 2010 Tour deFrance kinesiology at Laurier, on

for shed hard think Contador tested positive using some insight on the subject. although he added it's to there performance enhancing drugs in "Obviously was enough to be otherwise.

other athletes ate meat?" "It difficult July while racing. caught. No McTeer agrees. is veiy "He couldhave for those the Contador is a three time race questioned McTeer. cyclists to complete

winner, however, after this year's taken the drug days before. Drugs tour completely clean.The demands

of tine clenbuter- like that don'tdiminish and can't race, traces drug quickly, are exceptionally high you

his time. without ol were foundin bloodstream. they diminish over Maybe compete using some form

often used the he the of Clenbuterol is by body- by time was tested, drug banneddrug." build muscle had diminished "The builders or athletes to amount already anti-doping committee in

Not ofthe rules bans mass while losing body weight. significantly." charge almost ev-

is in make surprisingly, Contador pleading According to an article the erything in order to this event

this doctors who clean he "not guilty," to accusation. New YorkTimes, tested a one," continued. Contador'sblood also found This, however, He was quoted in an NBC news stream is exceptionally

"The UCI of with of hard the This is report saying, [Interna- pieces plastic along traces on racers. not to tional has clenbuterol. that McTeer with Cycling Union] always say agrees perfor- this this from ille- "I'm asked me not to tell to anyone... They suspect is an mance enhancing drugs. just

resolved the best blood transfusion that that there's conflict within COURTESY OF CREATIVE COMMON so it could be in gal provides saying a

not a but an endurance boost. The article the athletes who Contador (right) stated he will drop cycling if allegations persist way. Itwas positive event, actually compete

detailed matter that cited scientist de who and the committeethat controls [it was a] very Douwe Bouer detailed stated: "I consider food them." requires very analysis." contamina-

to he had tion a but I cannot want to see the According Contador, high possibility, "People biggest, « — fillet minion the eaten a earlier and he exclude this other option, either." fastest, the strongest and the

the traces of clenbuter- In interview the National athletes who live to these stan- athletes who the feel the attributes an by up The are at top pressure to ol in his blood to the meat being Reporter, previous Tour de France dards are rewarded," said McTeer.

tainted. winner Bernard Kohl shared his "Athletes who aren't there." as good stay could be consid- Contador's situation. feel the needto enhance their This statement opinion on per- been found that's and don't ered true since it has "People know in cycling formance hope they get

farmers do feed it's win the de The athletes who the that some illegally not possible to Tour caught. are at livestock clenbuterol in without said Kohl. feel the there." their or- France [drugs]," top pressure to stay that der to enhance their product. As "It's three weeks, kilometres McTeer concluded it seems to 3,000 — William McTeer, professor ofkinesiology well, the amount ofclenbuterol and climb be vicious for athletes. you [the equivalent of] a cycle

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toxic sludge intoreservoirs in three Saud Abdulaziz bin Nasser al Saud's the yuan, to significantly appreci- site have decided to split the terri-

the side ofthe revealed ele- in US authoritieshave between Hindus and Muslims counties in western servant, has a "sexual ate value. tory the Both sides have country. The sludge contains heavy ment" as allegations unfold that charged the Chinese government expressed interest Saud with their low the decision. metals from mining waste at a site two were indeedpartners. Al keeping currency in appealing

has declared denied murderbut rather that be sold at lower nearby. Hungary a guilt to so goods may abroad, China's Alex state of emergency in the regions admits to manslaughter. rates contributing to -Compiled by Mitsiopoulos

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Fair trade: Wisdom disconnect: A miscellany of information For the globally conscious LAURA SEDGWICK

FEATURES EDITOR

Make a political statement and help the planet through fashion Attired'bacteria: is out of cellulose material Clothing now being grown a made from of bacteria and sweetened The a stew yeast, green tea. technique

that offers for clodies ofthis mixture Suzanne Lee from It also guarantees employees Veganstore.com anything making out was developed by MIRANDA EDGAR could and it is the School of Fashion and Textiles. This fashion trend is known are treated respectfully. ever imagine run potential as CORD FEATURES you is and owned Another site, "biocouture." For example, vegan clothing by vegans.

Fashion has be fair but fo- offers and Men the new women? worn women are be- come a long way since guaranteed to trade, fairindigo.com organic Styles previously primarily by

the 1800s. Tons of trends another fair trade at a decent fashiontrends. for or come in cuses on aspect important clothing fairly coming gender-neutral Pantyhose men, "mantyhose,"

and of of and with items sale all the for instance, in fashionable in Milan and hunters out style on a regular basis. to a growing number consumers. cost on are becoming popular men

made time. in Other unisex fashion trends include skirts and die in- Something new and upcoming in Vegan clothing products are Michigan. on men

the world offashion is cloth- from materialsnot madefrom ani- Ifyou're not interesting in buying famous "murse." vegan ing and fair trade clothing. mals and that have notbeen used for online, there are some local shops in Inventor ofthe sewing machine: The sewing machine was invented by Elias Kitchener-Waterloo strive in clo- Vegan clothing and fair trade animal testing. that to be Howe. It was patented 1851 as an "automatic, continuous clothing

and fair fair trade. sure." The machine allowed be made hand faster clothing are styles that began in the Vegan clothing trade sewing clothing to by at a mid located had 19905, but haven't been notice- fashion includes everything from Ten Thousand Villages, on rate than it been done previously.

able Street in is Too in until winter summer shoes Uptown Waterloo, the tenth century, foot was a trend recent years. to clothing, King big: Throughout binding popular Now it and filled with tons of and Chinese culture. Womenwouldbind their feet to make them smaller has become a huge jewelry. jewelry some appear

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Fair trade that out is Hand to Hand, locat- a wooden or disc called A women does this when she clothing ensures that You are probably thinking checking lip using clay "sigaro."

trade ed the St. farmers market is for because "the the the smoother die garments are not made in coun- buying fair means spending at Jacobs getting ready marriage bigger lip, tries between the families." that and child but that's not the case. in Waterloo. dowry two use sweatshops more money, negotiations labour. offers of sleeves: The buttons the sleeves of men's Not only is fair tradebetter but This store a variety Buttons on on jackets is not just a

if and jewelry at a reasonable fashion trend. Instead, die sleeve buttons were a result of an or- The United States Department of it's also around the same price clothing supposedly, der of their mouth Labour than fairtrade price, which can check out on- Napoleon Bonaparte so that soldiers would stop wiping (DOL) estimates that go per not cheaper non you

cent of line at and their sleeves. the 22,000 items. shophandtohand.com. noses on registered gar- runny and fair The inventionofthebra:The bra in invented ment contractors their workers interest been Vegan clothing was patented 1914.It was by pay Has your sparked less than trade is fun and and first made of handkerchiefs.The trend and minimum If has there are a lot of clothing funky, Mary Phelps was caught on wage. yet? it plac- later with different The term fair trade indicates and fair fashionable. a woman named IdaRosenthal started designing bras a es thatyou can buy vegan The and sizes. product for which has trade Mostofthem seem clothes are not expensive cup an employee clothing. been credit to a cause. A wise said: "Fashion is made become unfashionable" -Coco paid a and has be online, so those get help great man once to living wage to get you been What's to love? Chanel given equal opportunity. cards ready. not 12 • In Depth Editor Rebecca Vasluianu • [email protected] IN DEPTH

In De

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ehind their social lives, extra-curricular activities and "Giving out more OSAP funding is great ... but for students academics, many Laurier students struggle daily with who are simply going to use those resources in a less-than-re­ the reality of getting into debt. sponsible way, it's going to deplete our fiscal resources on a big 15 billion BWith the government of Canada slotting student debt level, but it's also nothelpingthem out in the long term because as of this fall at an estimated $15 billion and average tuition fees they'll have more debt and they are not learning anything;' he Approximate dollar amount of govern­ rising four per cent for this academic year, it is hard to deny that explained. the logistics of financing an undergraduate degree are becoming ment student debt as of this fall ever more complicated. Living in the negative And as obtaining an undergraduate degree becomes a require­ Gibson acknowledged, however, that for many it is almost im­ ment for more and more positions, an increasing number of stu­ possible to avoid getting into debt. dents must face the difficult task of figuring out how to fund an "Debt is a huge problem across society ... But for students it's education, along with accommodation, food, transportation and a different problem, in that we aren't always spending more than a social life. Accomplishing this without leaving university thou­ we need to. We just don't have enough money;' he said. sands of dollars in debt can be an onerous task, causing some Watson worries about her debt on a daily basis. students to feel stressed and helpless. "It weighs me down;' she noted. "I don't want to continue Those without significant savings or financial support from school because I think what's the point? ... Being in debt $6o,ooo 17 28 their parents must turn to the few available avenues: adding a job by the time I leave, is it worth it?" Overall dollar expenses for a first-year stu­ on top of their busy student schedule, applying for the OSAP or To pay for rent, tuition and the cost ofliving - and supplement even applying for a line of credit from the bank. the limited amount she has gotten from OSAP - Watson has dent living on campus "I think it's a very significant challenge for students;' said Lau­ maxed out two credit cards and taken out a student line of credit. rier's VP: Student Affairs David McMurray. "I'll use some from the loan to pay off Mastercard and then "When deciding whether to go to university it's an issue and Mastercard has to pay off the loan. It's really easy to get lost in then once you get in it's an ongoing problem;' he explained. the cycle;' she said. ' Watson also finds the pressures of student life have added to Student assistance her debt, noting trends like organic food and brand appeal for For Nick Gibson, a fourth-year political science student at clothing as contributors. Laurier, the issue hits close to home. Gibson has worked exten­ "There's a look you have to conform to .... You can wear sweat­ 1 2 0 sively with an Ontario University Student Alliance ( OUSA) cam­ pants but they have to be lululemon;' she explained. paign called "Food for Thought", meant to expose the difficulties Gibson also noted that socializing presents a significant finan­ Maximum dollar amount a university stu- of living on an OSAP budget. Over the course of three weeks, cial dilemma for students struggling with money that those not Gibson sustained himself based on the average amount the pro­ struggling do not face. dent with no dependants could obtain from gram offered students for food last year: $7.50 per day. "[Some of my friends] don't have to face those spur-of-the­ ''I'd been living like that for a long time .... The campaign gave moment decisions that I do. Even just 'Do you want to go to OSAP over the course of the typical 34- me an opportunity to highlight what myself and a lot of students Wilf's?' .... For me I need to stop and do the calculations;' he have gone through;' said Gibson, explaining that he must live on stated. week school year the OSAP budget every day. For some students, getting a credit card is one of the only ways "It's very difficult to do;' said Gibson, adding that it's "especial­ to spend the money a normal student life entails, Watson stated. ly difficult for students involved on campus:' "You have to have this certain lifestyle and just because you're Added to the struggle of eating healthy - which tends to be a student with no money it doesn't exclude you;' she said. more expensive and time-intensive to prepare- he explained Aaron Roberts, a fourth-year philosophy student at Laurier, that when one is on campus all day it becomes difficult to avoid explained that companies are trying more and more to get stu­ over-spending. dents to sign up for credit cards. "It's a two-pronged struggle between cost and speed;' he "Before they even figure out how to manage money, they're giv­ explained. en power beyond knowledge about how to deal with that power;' 6 00 Laurier student Rebecca Watson, a fourth-year classical stud­ said Roberts. ies and religion and culture major, also explained that living Ferko, who just got a credit card, explained her major concerns Average dollar amount paid for tuition in comfortably is a huge difficulty when living on an OSAP budget. about getting into debt. She stated that it's easy "to just throw "The amount still isn't enough;' said Watson. "It may cover things on it which you don't have the money for at the time:' Ontario rent or it may cover tuition, but you still need that supplemental Launchbury, for example, told The Cord that it seemed income to be able to get everything:' as though the credit card companies were trying to For University of Waterloo Student Vince Launchbury, a com­ help him get into debt, so that they could collect puter science major in his fourth year, the problem lies in the ar­ more interest. bitrary, impersonal nature of the student assistance program. When he applied to get his limit raised when "They don't give you enough money sometimes, but then he was spending his semester working, the other times they'll give you $2 ,ooo extra;' he explained, add- credit card companies denied his request. ing that when OSAP overpaid him by mistake, they subtracted However, when he asked to have his limit money from his next semester. In his first semester of university, raised to pay for student housing, they Average percentage of tuition increase Launchbury was not even granted enough to cover tuition and obliged him right away. had to resort to borrowing from family members. While the cost of living makes debt across Canada Launchbury also told The Cord that the program has "screwed unavoidable for many students, him over" by denying him funding based on academic probation McMurray explained that there standards independent from those of the university. OSAP has are steps individuals can take also failed to take into account the fact that while his parents - to lessen the debt and who are currently living in England - have steady incomes, they continue a postsec- are not supporting his schooling. ondary education. Watson's experience with OSAP has been largely similar. 0 "They kind of have this cookie-cutter shape of a student;' she 9 said. Number of Ontario Student Loans issued She is registered at Laurier as a disabled student and explained that OSAP asked her to begin repaying her loans last year due to in2oo6 her reduced course-load. As well, after buying a car recently­ which she needs to get to and from school - the program denied her needed monetary support. "They see everything just as numbers;• she stated. "If you have a car it's just a number ... They don't take into consideration that maybe you need that car to go to school:' Fourth-year English student Emily Ferko, who attends Mc­ 12 Master University, believes there should be a "separate form 5 where you can explain extenuating circumstances and provide Number of Ontario Student Loans default- documentation:' When Ferko's parents separated, OSAP failed to take into edin2oog account the fact that while her father's income was sizable, he was no longer financing her education because he was pay­ ing spousal support. She explains that because "you're not getting a hand­ out" and students are required to pay the money back, OSAP should make more of an effort to help students get the money they need - and that means personalizing the process. Gibson agreed that taking family situations, cars and 26, So employment into account are important steps for OSAP. However, he added that an important factor is ensuring Average dollars of student debt load per that allocations rise on par with tuition. However, Gibson noted that students have respon­ graduating student in 2009 sibilities as well. IN DEPTH The Cord • Wednesday, October 6. 2010 • 13 'It weigh.s me down' In Depth Editor Rebecca Vasluianu examines the issue of student finances for Canadian postsecondary students in terms of the university lifestyle and how it can be conducive to debt, as well as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and how, for many, it does not provide the monetary support they need

students "You have to talk about a long-term plan:' said McMurray, not­ Lthan-re- ing registering as a part-time student, working or even taking An experiment on student 1es on a b"1g a semester off to build up some savings as possibilities for stu­ [Student finances] are part of the university lm because dents in a financial bind. ·i,.g a. Lc.· · i bing:' he Laurier psychology professor Roger Buehler and grad stu­ experience, but in some ways there are too Breaking through the barrier dent Johanna Peetz conducted research over the course McMurray also explained that, like someone attempting to ac­ of several years on student spending. Looking at individuals' many excesses, too many excess stresses crue savings for his or her retirement, a student should try to di­ predictions of how much they would spend and how much versifY financially. they actually spent the following week. which distract from what their focus should "For students, the more comprehensive their financial strat­ It was found that students underestimated their spend­ dents it's egy is, the more prepared and better off they'll be:' said McMur­ ing by 30 per cent According to Buehler. "Students had a be, which is academics and not having to gmorethan ray, referring to multiple sources of monetary resources besides goal to decrease spending in upcoming weeks and that's [d. loans, such as loans from family members, applying to many what they'd base their predictions on ... but then when the deal with financial questions literally every available bursaries or reworking one's course load to accommo­ actual week unfolded their goals didn't seem to guide their date a job. behaviour." second of every day:' He explained that in many cases there is a solution to be found Buehler also noted that students did not learn from their when one is creative, stressing that one's financial situation mistakes and underestimated their spending each time. should not always determine whether one obtains a degree. ·we believe that this could lead to problems such as ex­ As well, while recognizing the immense burden student debt cessive debt because people might take on commitments -Nick Gibson, fourth year political science student at Laurier presents, McMurray noted that, "the investment is undeniable:' thinking they'll have money available because they're pre­ "You can spend $3o,ooo on a car and it's not worth anything. dicting they won't spend that much money" get lost in Whereas you spend it on your education and the return is many While Buehler and Peetz's research does not specify a times over:' explained McMurray, admitting that it is difficult for way to rectify this problem. he noted one possible avenue. r added to students to see the positive effects in the future past the current "A good direction to go is to come up with strategies to ppealfor financial turmoil. bring people's behaviour in line with their goals." Gibson explained that struggling with money sometimes con­ tributes to developing good financial sense. "The student experience in many ways is being frugal, being smart with your money:' he said. However, he recognized that of­ ten this frugality becomes "onerous:' "There's a point where it's good life experience, but then there's a point where it's past that and too much stress to add to student life:' he explained. "The excesses of financial hardships for students are what we as a student body, union and administration, as "Well as provincial and federal government, need to focus on:'

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Alan Cross and the music revolution Arts bites

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we can do it for free on the Internet. LAURA SEDGWICK We feel entertainment as though we no longer can't features editor I listen to music for a living and I keep up."

need a radio host to tell us what

icon and music afi- music" is because Canadian radio "good we can ac- Oh dear God cionado Alan Cross captivated the cess it all ourselves.

ofthe MTVhas announced revive crowd in Arts IEI on Friday night. Nevertheless, because plans to

the host of radio theirseminal television Best known as overwhelming amount and avail- reality pro-

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Univer- role in decision is most their Quebec Regional Canadian again playing a stronger our certainly

music choice for host. sity Press Conference (ORCUPbeq), consumption. For whatever the hosted by Laurier. He even went so far to analogize unholy reason, the listener is Throughout his keynote address, in today's vast music network apparently a handshake and the music con- market to "a fat at buffet." from Cross explored way person a signature away securing

been and of much Bieber as the reboots Ashton sumption has changing In an age so content, Justin

"what it means for Canadians." music curators, bloggers and DJs Kutcher equivalent.

ofthe useful I have idea how He reflected on die speed at are still some most re- honestly no any-

in their mind this which new music is being acquired, sources for discovering good music one right thought

wouldbe choice. the quality of new music, music by sifting through the bad stufffor a competent Bieber going mobileand whether or not us. Getting "Punk'd" by Justin in Cross is like robbed old: Canada is being left behind what himself isn't even immune getting by 3-year

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music tattoos not we are "burning through Prize.

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time nominees he famous fatherand fam- spending too much researching there were shortlist ing a crazy

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it, "What to of the most ofher art and also ad- ing imploring, happens Although many answers to body mitted that she ofher the valueof music when the supply this ongoing music revolution are got most tat-

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Upcoming concerts

Joan Baez Steve Earle Wintersleep Shout Out Out Out Out Jason Collett Centre in the Square Starlight Starlight Starlight Jane Bond Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Nov. 6 Nov. 10

Re-interpreting old technology

KWAG's new installation explores the connection between science fiction, art and electronics

exhibition, creation con- SARAH MURPHY Moody's of of sists a series motors and ARTS EDITOR gears, small mirrors that whiz and whir

Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gal- in and The non-stop a dazzling captivat- Science Fic- the ofthe lery's latest installation ing arrangementon floor Fair tion Science uses outdatedelec- gallery.

Odier tronic equipment to evoke a sense componentsof the dis-

for the science fiction of of nostalgia play include a woodenframe of a backlit die 19705. grand piano, digital images

Created by Denton Fredrickson, projected on to recycled plastic and and Robyn Moody Brian McKenna a woodenbox filled with jumbled and curated by Corinna Ghaznavi, circuitry.

has die unusual exhibit been on dis- Mowry pointed out that despite "inventiveness" play at the KWAG since Sept. 17. the ofthe creations,

KWAG's curator Crystal Mowry they are not entirely complete un-

the described artists as "tinkerers" til the viewer embeds meaning in who wantedto explore ways to uti- them.

electronic devices for means She claimed that the lize artists pur- other than consumer goods. posely crafted their art so that "the

This creative desire is of the work visible." expressed guts are clearly thataim unfinished look through numerous pieces Hence, the is in- the tended at deconstructing way we typi- to give viewers a glimpse materials like cally perceive circuits, into the way electronic devices

and work. wires, gears lightbulbs.

The first piece viewers see upon Science Fiction ScienceFair de- entering the exhibit is an early 19th butedin Oshawa and will be con-

fur- Owen Soundwhen it Century-style sewing table, tinuing on to nished the but be- with a seemingly primitive leaves KWAG, Mowry and computer, rocks a 1986 Expo lieves it has a special connectionto MEGAN CHERNIAK PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER baseball Kitchener-Waterloo. Sci-fi will be the Kitchener-Waterloo Art until Jan. 9 of cap. inspired pieces on display at Gallery next year.

The work, titled De-Animator: The An area with a rich industrialhis-

Slow Death that has transformed into widi another artistic website and will be Long ofNostalgia, perfectly tory a city exhibit, organized by purposes. gallery's events known for its communications ad- ofKitchener-Waterloo work utilizes mediums encapsulates the exhibit's clever use Kyle Bishop Bishop's hostedaround town to extend the of anachronistic technology. vancements, K-W complements the Collegiate and Vocational School like video, graphic design, painting, project to different locations and

The show stealer how- notions of for old technol- and ofhis students. and is in- audiences. by far, nostalgia some performance music, and

is an from and the in which Calledthe && it reflects tended to evolve and its ever, offering Robyn ogy dissecting way Collective, change as the of Moody. new electronics work. same themes reinventing residency at KWAG continues.

Audible die The installation anachronistic electronics for will be available the On until uponentering was partnered new Updates on display Jan. g, 2011.

Forest City Lovers entertain small Make a but satisfied crowd

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Saturday, theForest City NORTHWEST TERRITORIES Lovers filled theold Grist

with their folk LastMill worm After living up to the expectations vibes.

It was a different setting very and demands of parents, teachers from traditional local shows, mostly

dueto the absence of a bar. and coaches, it is time to set some

The audienceof about 50 all sat goals of your own. How about attentively on the floor, enjoying the

three act show, which commenced fast-tracking your career in a place at about 7:30. This particular show was a treat that offers unlimited opportunity for the music enthusiast, being able

and a filled with to enjoy the show without common lifestyle FOLLOW burdens, such as music 30 decibels adventure? too high or rowdy drunks getting in COURTESY OF CREATIVE COMMONS the after her band's show last weekend. way. Kat Burns talked to The Cord tllti (til The Forest Lovers City played a Come make your mark in the be "vo- that the band's "make flawless minute influences, to as are to seemingly 40 show, aspiring goals and Win a Trip! with front-woman diverse" the music music" Kat Burns im- cally as Canadian interesting, thoughtful Northwest Territories, where while level of pressively switching between play- legend. maintaining a healthy

ing keyboard and from with The Cord, Burns creativity. degree holders can earn guitar song Speaking band will be Canada to song, while maintaining her role explained that she got her start at The touring across ,000 more than and the date in per year as lead singer. school, writing solo material. UnitedStates, with a To- She made the challenging task Looking to the future, she said ronto on Nov. 5. look easy.

Theactual sound where student loan quality was just your

as excellent, with no instrument

seemingly too loud or drowned

out. ice-castle in the spring. The song selection was off their can help you: recent album Carriage, their second ILSPIRG on the esteemed Canadianlabel

Arts & Crafts (home to bands like or Broken • fund group Social Scene, Stars and Con- your project,idea,event with free stantines). • build skills & resume workshops your Some of P)te these included, "If OKAJT

Pocketful ofRocks." research • explore funded opportunities The Toronto-based band cryp- involved on and meet new • campus people! tically takes get their name from the film Dances With Wolves and cited details! visit www.lspirg.ca or email [email protected] for Neil Young as one of their main 16 The Cord ￿ Wednesday, October 6, 2010 EDITORIAL

Opinion Editor Eric Merkley • [email protected]

Criticism of Macleans is

a political ploy

Macleans released issue with Last week, an a cover stoiy Province in entitled "The Most Corrupt Canada", argu-

has a political culture that fos- ing that Quebec unique and Even ters government patronage corruption. more the the controversial was picture on magazine's cover cherished of hold- with a symbol Quebec, Bonhomme,

stuffed with cash. ing a suitcase of Thearticle outlines a history Quebec corruption

and the starting with Maurice Duplessis Union Natio-

nal to the current scandal that is engulfing Premier

Jean Charest involving illegal contributions from cer-

tainindustries in Quebec and bagman vetting judicial

appointments. The reality is the truth hurts. Throughout Quebec's there has been abuse of history a unique political pow- fair that er and excessive patronage. It is a criticism

Macleans did not take into account die corruption that

odier is not fair to how- takes place in provinces. It say, of Macleans ever, diis is an instance "Quebec bashing". that did not in anyway suggest corruption is endemic ofthe people of Quebec, but insteadplaced theblame leaders and on their politicians.

It is absolutely absurd that Premier Jean Charest would attack Macleans for their criticism. It is also ridic-

ulous that MembersofParliament would censure the

magazine in an attempt to score cheap political points

in Quebec. Those in glass houses should not throw

stones.

Thankfully Quebecers do not seem to share tire views ofthe political establishment. Almost two-tiiirdsbe-

lieve corruption is systematic and widespread in the

province. Instead of going through the daily ritual of

political posturing, politicians should work to correct problems ofcorruption in Quebec politics. Quebecers

deserve better.

-The Cord Editorial Board

Delay in CIS decision on

player's eligibility unfair MERCEDES DEAN GRAPHICS ARTIST

made Last Wednesday, Dave Montoya an appeal to a

Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) committeeafter the defensive end's Rob Ford? No thanks questions surrounding eligibility Mayor the put Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks football team's

Sept. 11 win over the University ofToronto in jeopardy.

It is leader of million now a full week later and Montoya and his team- approximately 2.5 peo- mates if their record ofhis conduct are finally finding out is 3-2 as it ple questions personal are stood fair Ford the worst as of print time, or 2-3. game. represents

The announcement was expected to be made late last It isn't the fact that Ford was arrested of the week, the for underthe influence and conservative move- prior to Hawks' Homecoming game versus driving mar- Floridathat should the Guelph Gryphons on Saturday. However, Thurs- ijuana possession in

and decision alarm it's the fact he refused ment: reaction- day Friday passed widiout a having been people, to knee-jerk,

with the admit the truth he busted cold made. The team then had to play on Saturday until was potential season-altering decision hanging over their ERIC MERKLEY by the media. ary populism. heads. [email protected] Similarly, Ford lied about becom-

While the didn't end the abusive towards fans at adversity up fazing Hawks, ing verbally a

beat the it make The Toronto race has Leafs until it clear he as they Gryphons 36-2, was unfair to mayoral sparked Maple game, was I have remembered the team play while still in the dark regarding what fiercer debatethan was guilty. These instances, coupled their in Canadian in time.This with Ford's for fast and record truly was. politics a long penchant playing

It like Ei- is function of how loose with facts and lead to seri- really seems a simple yes or no question. a political partisans figures ther the rule he did have in lined abouthis Montoya broke CIS eligibility or many cases up on opposite ous questions integrity. not. sides of the debate. I would consider looking past his ob-

the raised Lions Conservatives in find them- vious character issues, with his with doneYouTube video in Furthermore, issue was by the York particular along a terribly before the Hawks That the selves between front-runner Eto- obnoxious behaviour ifhis effortto avoid Ford they played on Sept. 25. gave split irritatingly an scrutiny. simply CIS the bicoke councilorRob Ford and Rocco behind. issues. at least a week to review all the details of case policies were something to get does not grasp the big

formerNational Director of the Conservatives realize that this even before Montoya's appeal last Wednesday. What's Rossi, Unfortunately they are heavy on typical must almost the it Liberal of Canada and CEO of the rhetoric about the is the saviour of their fortunes even more troubling is fact that took the Party boilerplate "stopping man not and Stroke Foundation. train" and with little substance Lions bringing the issue to attentionfor the CIS to Heart gravy to in Toronto. Ford represents the worst of wonder such divi- investigate. Many may why a back it up. the conservative movement: knee jerk,

Why wasn't this issue confronted and dealtwith be- sion exists. Isn't it naturalfor conser- For a candidate thatbelieves Toronto reactionary populism. fore the started? been vatives flock to a has he offers little This attitudeis in season even Montoya has en- to unanimously Ford, a spending problem not grounded con- rolled Conservative? The is for to While at WLU since last January - under the old CIS partisan answer a plan cut spending. cut- servative philosophy or economic prin- council admirable rules, in - not. is it is a but which he wouldbe eligible the CIS had the absolutely ting spending ciples, on simply an uncontrolled full find it that Conservative in the bucket of the and hatredtowards intellectuals and the summer to realize the potential problem, notify I amusing drop city budget pur-

Laurier and make flock to Rob Ford. should be frontand centre with "elites" in a ruling. party partisans now hardly ported society.

The is fine in Ot- issues the table. in this voter Ford fact that the team has to dealwith this issue in Apparently big government more important on By focusing on anger the his lack of of the will the middle of turbulent is tawa, but not Toronto. On side, I Perhaps is- win on Oct. like an already season simply not flip grasp big 25, just Republicans fair. find it almost comical that Rob Ford has sues is why upon examination his poli- will win off the backs of the Tea Party in cies in it the mid-termelections. appeared at events with Jim Flaherty, have bigger holes than the one coming

of the Ottawa train". that sunk the Titanic. In both conservative -The Cord EditorialBoard conductor "gravy cases long-

With Conservative Ford's the vehicle will be With hypocrisy abound, plan to scrap regis- term prospects destroyed. those that don'tback Ford tration and land transfer there hacks accuse taxes, among changing demographics simply of "Liberals" because Rob other willblow hole in the aren't be white being simply things, a city going to as many angry This Conservative. of million. does unsigned editorial is based off informal discussions and Ford is a partisan budget over $250 He not men as there used to be and any politi-

then There is more to a race than explain howhe will afford it. Critics are cal movement without an intellectual agreed upon by the majority ofThe Cord's editorial board, municipal which consists Editor-in- It's aboutcharacter, lead- right to point out that Rob Ford's bud- to stimulate the of of15 senior Cord staff including the partisanship. grounding growth and ideas. For all ofthese done the is viable. Chief Editor. made and reasons geting was on ideas not Opinion The arguments may reference ership metaphorically Rob Ford back of that I not be on the a napkin. This is not fiscal con- For Conservatives, anyfacts have been madeavailable through interviews, will jumping simply backing documents servatism. It is irresponsible. Ford because ofhis is irre- or other sources. The viewspresented do not neces- bandwagon. partisanship make Ford's sarily The most common case is on His character, refect those ofThe Cord's volunteers, staffor WLUSP. people subway plan dependent sponsible. unprofession- and what has million of against Rob Ford gotten taking $750 out pledged pro- alism and lack of substantive policies media attention vincial for York bus shouldraise alarms. the most are questions money region's sys- While the surrounding his character. tem and doesn'ttake into account fees Partisan hacks can now in their The Cord is published by rejoice this for Wilfrid Rob Ford machine may dismiss contracts for the but take heedof Laurier University StudentPublications. spin cancelling planned coming political victory, Contact Star the real- Crosstown Rail Transit. the old the the Bryn Ossington, WLUSP President and CEO as a Toronto conspiracy, Eglinton Light adage: bigger they come, be littlewonder he is that when one is running to a It is announced his plan harder they fall. 75 University Ave.W, Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 ity 17 The Cord • Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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Opinion Editor Eric Merkley • [email protected]

Vote: Because Justin Bieber can't

Cord Columnist Barbara Ciochon discusses a new campaign designed to harness celebrity star power in and the United States an attempt to encourage an increase in youth voter turnout win Canada

successful and the the world, is extremely over Campus Progress may get Campus Progress' campaign last has what for. "tweens" Canadian voter twenty years registered they're asking targeting a new, larger than about niche market that is demand- more youngpeople to vote any To get people to vote, forget more before. turnout statistics other organization or campaign. mentioning how important de- ing oftheir parents than ever

But this - is because ofall those who If to focus year, Campus Progress mocracy organizations begin the of the for for in attention who have college spinoff Center fought it at some point history, more on youth

- far before American Progress has submitted or those poor souls somewhere many years to go they are 58.8% BARBARA CIOCHON its video to the VoteAgain2olo.com off who do not have the right to vote. eligible to vote and use A-list ce-

video in like [email protected] contest that, an attempt to Now, voters needto hear that vot- lebrities Justin Bieber, they just

crucial because ofhow be able to Overall turnout in 2008 federal encourage youth to vote, focuses ing is in spite might to get youngpeople election With another round ofmunicipal on the biggest celebrity in 2010 and big Bieber Fever gets, Justin won't come out to tire polls. - ofthe reach addition to dissatis- elections happening Oct. 25, 2010, perhaps even 21st century puberty any quicker. In voicing

millions of little - The be his with come countless individuals, can- according to girls voters must [uncrack- faction politicians, campaign

and lawn Bieber. voice. and theelectoral vassers signs telling you Justin ing] platforms system, who to vote for. The video is entitled "Do it for In spite of how endearing the studies show that youth also cite 52.6% after the Ontario Bieber" and its the whole situation tire fact that administrative and issues Just a week mu- message to sing- is, personal

fans - ofwhich ineli- Bieber for elec- nicipal elections, mid-term elec- er's many are must wait two more years as reasons not voting in in - lack ofknowl- turnout the United will take to vote is to their before he vote in election tions. These refer to a Overall 2007 tions in States gible encourage can any pro-

members ofthe teachers and to vote does not at heartin the about the vincial election place choosing US friends, parents quite tug my edge registration process, like that would where Election Congress and US House ofRepre- for celebrities who can't, Justin way Campus Progress to vote on Day or

Bieber. - it has lack oftime do ofthe sentatives as well as the majority of hope probably something to simply a to any

The do with his net worth. above. state governors. organization's marketing the strike be- the is This that We've all heardof "Rock Vote," technique is sure to gold, Yet, campaign so ridiculous means organizations are 35.6% and if that it's brilliant. for a non-partisan non-profit orga- cause you're trying to get a mes- not only pretty hip using Justin

whose mission, to viral, Bieber Celebrities have tried to Bieber's name in their nization using mu- sage go tying Justin long campaigns, culture and tech- the the and but also be Turnout in the 2008 federal sic, popular new in is wayto go. get us to come out to polls may following logic by

to and With Bieber's Twitter account have educated election for 18-21 year-olds nologies, is engage encourage ex- though they may encouraged ensuring thatyouth are and to million followers and ofus to statistics about on young Americans participate in ceeding 5.5 some register, enough voting early of show that is all- in the the the own voter turnout at an to participate political political process by voting. singer's army screaming, ready been and fans around low, The organization has weeping fainting time especially among youth. process once they are eligible. For most ofus though, hearing 979,610 that casting a vote in this month's municipal elections is actually do-

Less voters in 2008 federal ing a favor for Justin Bieber would the election than in 2006 likely lead to demandsfor an end to

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010 democracy.

for the offices: following that Bieber has — Statistics of Elections But I assure you Courtesy

TO ELECTED to do with this so vote Canada and Elections Ontario OFFICE FOR WHICH VOTE TO BE HELD NO. BE nothing away.

Mayor, City of Waterloo I

Councillor. City of Waterloo - Ward I - Southwest I

Councillor, City of Waterloo - Ward 3 - Lakeshore I - Councillor, City of Waterloo - Ward 4 Northeast I

Councillor. City of Waterloo - Ward 5 - Southeast I

- Councillor, City of Waterloo - Ward 6 Central-Columbia I - Councillor, City of Waterloo Ward 7 - Uptown I

Chair. Regional Municipality of Waterloo I Councillor, Regional Municipality of Waterloo 2 Membre, le Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest (French Language Public School Board, Region I Female Model

of Waterloo, Counties of Huron, Middlesex, Perth and Wellington)

Member, Waterloo Region District School Board 3

Mayor, City ofWaterloo I

Please acclamations: note the following Wanted for

Councillor, City of Waterloo - Ward 2 - Northwest KAREN SCIAN

ROBERT HETU Member, Waterloo Catholic District School Board JANEK P JAGIELLOWICZ

Membre. Le Conseil scolaire de district Centre Sud Fine catholique (French Language Separate Art Photography Counties of Brant, Haldimand and DOROTHEE PETIT-PAS School Board) to represent the Region of Waterloo and the

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Waterloo See: seamusphotography.ca The Cord • Wednesday, October 6, 2010 19

"We don't just need to construct buildings, either: we need a sense of community, a sense of safety and most importantly a change of frame of mind. We students can't accept to live in these conditions, and

neither should those families." — Marcie Foster

Ward 6 needs more

than an easy fix

visionofthis modernurbanized

and how area are not acknowledging

this is not at all a plausible reality.

In short, all the proposed amend- ments to this neighbourhood fall short ofwhat is actually attainable must defeat and what is needed to integrate stu- Venezuelan's MARCIE FOSTER dents back into the community.

[email protected] Landlords don'twant to sell their

won't properties; students neces- The Waterloo is Chávez to bring change municipal election sarily want to move into apartment weeks and of just away most us are buildings. what the candidates CONTRIBUTED IMAGE wondering are Furthermore, the area lacks es-

to to fix Northdale. sential student needs like going propose a gro- with the of the for Glob- After and Without the respect to prevalence According to Centre reading re-reading pro- cery store. considering al and the corruption. Liberty Prosperity, names motionalmaterial from each can- thoughts and needs ofthe popula-

The dictator-like where ofthose who in I have kind of the Northdale speeches vote opposition are didate, yet to see any tion, neighbourhood Chavez talks of for the ofretalia- feasible vision for will forward. having radically re- compiled purpose being proposed not move formedVenezuelan forthe barred from Northdalethat is in the interest of Northdale needs society tion through being vari- a revamp. It

better services and and needs be turned from run-down are shown to be nothing but ous public employment both permanentresidents stu- to a

dents. into it" blatant lies when looking deeper opportunities. By promising to "look area to a student-friendly and fam-

MARTIN PINEDA into the ofthe second-class the issue has been to with reality political pro- Creating citizens on clearly pushed ily-friendly neighbourhood Venezuela. the back burner. other- [email protected] cess in the basis of political beliefis unac- Northdale, the amenitiesthat other neighbour-

One of the and with the wise known the "student hoods most controversial ceptable does not align as ghetto" enjoy. Energy efficient, sus- the fundamental of state's Univer- The Venezuelan people went to highlights of the presidency of Hugo principle a ofWaterloo, stretches from tainable single-family dwellings

26 Chavez the referendum Columbia. polls on Sept. to elect deputies to is on con- responsibility to provide equal ser- sity Avenue to beyond mixed widi apartments and town National the stitutionalreform that took vices to all citizens. Ward 6 has a lot ofissues, offset and Assembly. place pri- homes, by parks a grocery

Itwas a race in which allowed Chavez and incumbent the the blocks blocks of would all be included highly anticipated 1999, It is upon Venezu- marily upon store in my vi- between the United Socialist his consolidate elan the small, wartime homes Party supporters to power people to see past grandi- housing un- sion for the area. of Venezuela (PSUV in Spanish) over the Venezuelan government. ose cultof personality Chavez has realistic amounts ofstudents that We don't just needto construct led President Chavez and institutions such the createdfor himselfand advocate cluster of by Hugo Political as for create a loud, raucous ac- buildings, either: we needa sense

electoral of with an coalition ofopposition Congress, Supreme Court Justice leadership that does not exclude on tivity a general lack of interest ofcommunity, a sense of safety and and the Electoral Council dis- towards parties. were the basis of holding alternative po- neighbours and permanent most importantly a change offrame

the PSUV able solved and insti- views. residents of the of students can't Although were to replaced by new litical community. mind. We accept to maintain while constitutional The Chavez has is is a majority government by tutions, more presidency long This generally what expected live in these conditions, and neither

of the transferred the been focused student life and winning 95 165 seats in Na- powers were over to on policies to pro- as is subsequently should those families. tional the the ofwhat Assembly, opposition was legislative branch where positions vide greater wealth distributionyet accepted view goes on in In regards to the election, if each able make stacked with of has for Northdale. there candidatefails students to a significant gain over were supporters disregarded avenues new Although are many to give an the control of idea what be ideal party's legislation. Chavez. wealth to be created in favour of in- houseswherestudents live quietly of would an sus-

PSUV its The in The lost two-thirds major- government's ability to as- creased state control over economic and harmony with their neigh- tainable solution, everybody loses.

and will be able control all in- institutions. bours, die continu- This is build ity no longer to pass sume over political vast majority are not an "ifyou it, they without the stitutions has allowed Chavez The total in conflict. solutions will come" This major legislation sup- to current government's ously Many scenario. is not a of members. the function of of the idea of raised and members kind councillors port opposition circumvent a system rejection private en- by groups by magical offix that

The check on the PSUV's control ofchecks and balances that is is and will of the have included the sup- terprise irresponsible community can suggest city impose upon is that exist in constitutional render such be urbanizationand the construction Ward 6. it's over the legislature a sign a posed to a eventually policies to No, a long-term recon-

and of growing number ofVenezuelans are republic. unsustainable. redevelopment apartment structionof not just the houses and fed with the The of the current Venezu- Chavez announcedafter the the that worked fine up rampant corruption power re- buildings. area just fifty and undemocratic of elan knows few limits cent election that he is This is much easier said than it's ofthe frame manipulation government now ready to years ago: a change institutions that and will do "radicalize" his revolution done. The of both the are synonymous anything it can to stay in political integration ofmind that surrounds howpeople with the radical revolution ifit the in ofhis academic communitiesof the Uni- the political power, even means violating light party's victory. see university community. launched in and human of It is fathomwhat kinds ofWaterlooand Wilfrid Lau- few students by Hugo Chavez 1999. constitutional rights painful to versity There are always a elected office of this will rier and Despite being into its citizens. implications promise University (students staff) who ruin it for everyone else, and under hear of close to with a campaign that emphasized It is not uncommon to have on the democratic process living campus along unfortunately for us, there are a lot the elimination ofthe culture of who make decision when the that residents is im- ofthem in small cor- judges a legal problems currently everyday incredibly one area causing

Chavez line with the taken and has been ruption in Venezuela, Hugo that is not in interests exist are into consideration. portant sidelined as a whole lot of trouble. Setting our issue. has created a governmentthat has of tine governmentbeing subjected Venezuelans made a tremendous an sights on an improved Ward 6 and far It that all have their Northdaleis but surpassed any previous admin- to imprisonment. Political discrimi- step forward, but the nightmare will seems parties one thing, making istration in Venezuelan Venezuela out ofcontrol. notbe untilChavez defeated. set sort of another. histoiy nation in is over is eyes on some Utopian it happen is wensm

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Facts about prostitution in Canada...

be murdered than 75-80% of prostitutes are women Prostitutes are 60-120 times more likely to

67% have received treatment for physical injury the general public

36% have been hospitalized 70-80% of prostitutes start in the sex trade when they are children

—Information courtesy of Statistics Canada

Court decision to strike down

prostitution laws ignites uproar

Point: Striking down prostitution laws is not the answer

close. each the doors human traf- even day as to

This controversial court deci- little wider. ficking open a sion handeddown last Let's demonstrate was Tues- by example:

which struck down laws home ofthe day, against Amsterdam, most pop- pimping, soliciting and brothels. ularred district in the world. One Although based in Ontario, the rul- memberof the Dutch police stated could have nationwide that ing a impact most prostitutes, as many as if the SHAGUN RANDHAWA it overcomes appeals. Justice 8,000 in the legal sector and unof- [email protected] Susan Himel argued that these laws ficial estimates in the unregulated

the risk the total put lives of sex workers at by sector bring to 25,000, are

Now that the laws around prostitu- forcing them to work in dangerous controlled by cruel pimps. overthrown, do tion have been you atmospheres. Prostitutionwas legalized in 2000 think individuals who visit brothels Despite Himel's confidence, the with the removal oflaws against

street hookers truth that there still brothels which intended or can get a receipt plain is are go- was a move

these taxable be the sex for purchasing servic- ing to just as many people on to protect workers. But back- es? will file it in their streets and survival lashes occurred in the middle of the Perhaps diey just as many sex list it workers who willbe driven human tax returns, maybe even as a by drugs decade as trafficking actually dreir and their clients. violent incident luxury expense at workplace? exploited by grew, with occur-

that it has been de- Look at it from the of the Maybe now eyes rences increasing rapidly. couldbe the Another is criminalized, prostitution a most common prostitute, drug example Germany, trade at schools and afflicted and starved which has li- taught colleges. money young legal prostitution, a

and from the - and An elective perhaps? adult, not profession censing system regulation by CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

All als the of local authorities. Both and Prostitution was legalized in 2000 in The Netherlands. veiy fascinating possibili- supporting legalization Germany ties, and I'd like to think rather valid these laws. the Netherlandshave high levels of for the effects of These workers and the United thoughts, legaliz- sex operate un- illegal prostitution Prostitution is a fact, ing the business ofprostitution can regulated. Once regulated, the dis- Nations have singled these two Counter-point: have some far and wide eased, addicted and homeless countries out as the desti- implica- drug being top our laws should reflect reality the for who tions. However, as interesting as it will be in same position as prior nations women are victims is, I'm not here to dispute the mo- to the decriminalization of these ofhuman trafficking.

of the laws won't Susan isn't rality prostitution. Arguing as they be making them- What Canada and Judge prostitution itself technically of controversial issue selves available for Himelneed realize that the and these have choice morality any screening, taxa- to is is- illegal girls a

with bod- tion the to dowhat and with it regarding what we do our or brothels. sues "responsible" prostitutes they do, agree ies is often based Brothels won't be these is the Offer have and toler- completely upon hiring are facing not problem. or not we to respect personal opinion (which, when in- folk. These individuals will continue skills training, counseling, forced ate that choice. hookers these "skilled labour- volving religious foundation, can be to do what they do, albeit illegally. rehab to the drugged up on Affording a fruitless debate). They will continue attracting the the streets. Get at the real problem, ers" the opportunity to work in a What be is that in order rather than shoulders JOHN KENNEDY clean, safe and controlled environ- can said, sanc- most dangerous Johns to shrug your

the laws ahead [email protected] mentwill reduce the risk of vi- tioning surrounding pros- obtain work. Ontario can go and give prostitution an unchecked help titution will not lessen the issues and olence these legalize prostitution, but all will green light. women are constantly

Let that faced with and this decision currently afflicting sex workers, not remain as it was before, worsening me start out by saying just court this because an Ontario court ruled to is a giant leap forward towards

end make the sex trade "more legal", goal.

doesn't that the transmitteddiseases mean province Sexually are will Amsterdam, which decline with increased turn into is likely to reg-

considered around ulation well. by many riding as

their moralistic horses the it in high as In fact, wouldbe the 1 govern- version and ment's best iJkr Queen of present day of Sodom interest to help provide hearts^ Gomorrah. a clean environmentfor the sex

But that's what lot of instead of a people trade, so ardently oppos- * * COSTUMES opposed to the recent strike down ing the idea. laws would ofcertainprostitution Once the sex trade is regulated, it

want you to think since Susan Himel can be controlled (well, controlled

started diis last easier I'll and Thefeder- us on slippery slope say) taxed.

week. al government is hurting formoney One If not appealed, prostitutes will considering how they've spent ev- in further de- Stop. come out masses to except the magic beans, so Jour erything from the shadows grade a morally bankrupt society. why not jump out isn't the moralists and bed Of course, that true but it cast by into

does that is with the trade workers represent a viewpoint sex (no pun marredwith such illogical and ob- intended)?

that from that Ontario won't Costume tuse perceptions come I know I said but would Shop! nothing more than what people have turn into Amsterdam, that be horrible? seen on TV or in movies. really so Taxes on

Those who with the the trade the cool disagree sex net city a $100 Costumes, Rentals, Accessories, Make-Up, and Much More court's the feder- million in annual which is decision, including revenue,

al don't government, really seem to no small chunk of change. Dutch

BEST selection in town! grasp that this isn't an issue pertain- police officers have publicly come

AfChe to it's about out in favourof a sex ing morality, legality. regulated I know that MinisterNichol- trade, proclaiming that it's much

and the ofthe safer for both and seller. son rest government buyer would of probably approve (and The Ontario court decision to

waste a lot of money on) inducing strike downprovisions on prostitu-

controversial and will some form ofstate morality, but I'd tion is split

like the their shoulders to it's moralhot- angels on many considering a

remindthem that the state has no button issue.

the bedroom place in (or an hourly While I understandthe view-

rate motel or the backseat of a car). point of those that see prostitution

Whether with the will you agree prostitu- as morally wrong, industry tion can't all that another. can't or not, we agree we exist one way or It

don'twant these women parading be stopped (they don't call it the around dark alleys and wouldrather world's oldest profession for noth-

have them underthe umbrellaofthe but it be ing, you know), can con- law? trolledand regulated for the safety like of involved. Forcing something prosti- everyone and tution underground into the It's time for us to part with our ' •A out online: Check our growing catalogue Bp shadows only further perpetuates moral grievances and accept that the and condi- trade workers and dangerous seedy sex are people too

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Sports Editor Justin Fauteux • [email protected]

Hawks' defence

stifles Gryphons

—cover Heap earns

"You can't have a prolific rusher national honour like him and not recognize his tal-

knew that if shut him ent, so we we

down, we'd have the game in hand."

Overall, there was a level of inten-

in the Hawks that sity on Saturday

hasn't been seen all year.

Andpart of the credit for that in-

tensity can be given to the Home-

coming crowd, who despite the rain

and the game essentially being over at half-time, largely stayed untilthe

final gun. "The off that energy coming

crowd, we could hear it in the dress- ELLI GARLIN PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER

beforethe it ing room game, was said Pawliuk. "If outstanding," we On top of his huge game on the like get crowds that at every game, weekend, racking up nine catch-

we're to win time." 110 and touch- going every es. yards two

"Part of [the intensity] was the downs, wide receiver Dillon Heap

eight or nine thousand people out was also named one of the top here, the spirit ofhomecoming, eight CIS academic All-Canadians

for Hawk that for the 2009-10 we played every ever season.

played here and we went out and we Heap, a fourth-year business did it for them today," added Jeffries. student becomes the first Lauri-

The crucial win moves the Hawks er athlete to crack the top eight however that record to 3-2, may not after not only breaking punt and

YUSUF KIDWAI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER last the rest ofthe day. Later today, kick return records on the field

Guelph quarterback Luke Nangle (8) faces a wall of Hawks in Simon Ryder-Burbidge (44) and Sam Aird a Canadian Interuniversity Sport in 2009, but also maintaining a

Laurier's defence the 11 committee will 10.17 CPA, (41). stymied Guelph offence, allowing Nangle to complete just passes. (CIS) announce

their ruling regarding the eligibility of Montoya. Should the fifth-year be declared ineligible, the Hawks' Hawks crack 37-6 win over the Blues will become

a forfeit and the purple and gold -2 minute walk to Jl , wouldfall to CIS 10 *"J- If |"^i|| 2-3. top ! Waterloo Campus I ■ In thatevent, the Blues would

ahead of the Hawks actually move For the first time since the pre-

in the Ontario University Athletics season, the Golden Hawks are

(OUA) standings after their shock- back in the national top 10. The the ing 40-35upset over confer- Hawks came in at number 10 af-

Ottawa Gee-Gees their 36-2 win ence-leading on ter over Guelph, Saturday. Coming into Saturday, the Gry-

The Gee-Gees, fresh off theirfirst phons held tenth spot at 3-1. the will be the loss of season, next This weekend, Laurier will take

opponentfor Laurier and despite on the Ottawa Gee-Gees who fell

aren't from sixth last week's upset, the Hawks second to after being

taking the nation's sixth-ranked upset by Toronto.

team lightly. CIS 10 "They're obviously a really talent- Top ed team," said Cormack. *as of Oct. 5

"They've got probably the best

quarterback in the country in Sinop- 1 Laval Rouge et Or

oli, so we know we'll have our work 2. Calgary Dinos

for but we're cut out us, going to get 3 Western Mustangs

in the film room, get to practice and 4. Regina Rams we'll be ready." 5. Bishop's Gaiters

The Hawks travel to Ottawa this 6. Ottawa Gee-Gees

take the Saturday to on Gee-Gees. 7. Montreal Carabins

There they will eitherbe looking 8. Saskatchewan Huskies

to two above 9 McMaster Marauders move games .500 or

to their record at 10. Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks fighting even 3-3.

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Cord Sports Stanley Cup picks

Chris Mander Tyler Warry Chris Paola Brenden Decker Marissa Herner

Pittsburgh over Chicago Pittsburgh over San Jose New Jersey over San Jose San Jose over Pittsburgh San Jose over Boston

NHL preview 2010-11: The Kings will be crowned

the of into lower-level goals, are primary examples going to slip a play-

contributors. off with dispatched key spot an over-performing

This offenceand revived defence. year's Stanley Cup champi- a convivial ons are located in a more A sanguine statement perhaps,

climate and unlike the Blackhawks, but one presented by a lifelong To-

have maintainedall the players that rontonian.At leastI'm not promot- the club last them serious contender. gave success season. ing as a ofthe this JOHN BOUFFARD Cue the outcry fromfans However, year's Cup champi-

CORD SPORTS Vancouver Canucks. Acting as the ons come fromthe Western Confer-

While the only realistic contenderof the small ence. high scoring, high

collection ofCanadian clubs, this flying Capitals and Penguins cannot

It has been since that will win of their82 be this is faster 119 days jubi- team many reg- ignored, cup-winner lant when the ular well their and better-rounded. June evening Stanley season games as as improving last awarded. The talented offense willbe The of Cup was con- division. A team I speak so highly is

cealed nature ofPatrick Kane's led by the most skilfully intimidat- the Los Angeles Kings, an organi-

game-winning goal discreetly won ing twins in sports, the Sedins. zation that has steadily progressed the for the Blackhawks. The of the few into club Cup Chicago extent potential accom- over past years a then, have Oilers with all Based Since many NHL teams plishment for the Flames, strength at positions. undergone dramatic changes, in- and other Canadian teams is overly aroundsharpshooter Anze Kopi-

and from the deities cluding the champions themselves. dependent on the occurrence of re- tar gift hockey

It's little untested a too windy in Chicago. cently underperforming or Drew Doughty, who seems cheaper The Lake breeze above than drink Phil's when Great sweeps away players rising expectations. a at compar- titles and this year's Blackhawks will Montreal's official starting goalie ing his salary to his talent.

not winners. microcosm ofthe Several I wrote simi- repeat as Cup Carey Price is a years ago a While there and whose medi- Kane is to stay situation, consistently lar piece in which I predicted the the still boasts enviable the Detroit Red win the team an ocre play over past two seasons Wings to Cup.

of off has him shut- selection made core youngstars, sending yielded only a single It was a typical that effective their and and the players were so in out a subpar save percentage. just preceding the playoffs

will He hard lost in the first round. postseason run put a damper parties pretty though. Wings

their Antti Niemi, One other Canadianteam will This additional on winning ways. just gives me who the Canucks the confidence a startinggoaltender single- join in postseason, in my Kings prediction. several which readers will What the chances that CONTRIBUTED IMAGE handedly won playoff games many want to are an incor-

Led by superstar 20-year-old defenceman Drew Doughty (8), the and Dustin Byfuglien, who had the refute: they play at the Air Canada rect pick of mine is publicized, in

L.A. Kings are being considered a Stanley Cup contender. tendency of scoring game-winning Centre. TheBlue and White are print, twice? Impossible.

Iwlireiial Swim team starts season with Alumni Meet

The Laurier Swim Team is that should would be to thembeat CHRIS PAOLA looking ranking improve. great see

to have breakout "We're different he local rivals." CORD SPORTS a 2010-11 season as a totally team," some

the team has almost doubled in size said. "We've got much better quality Amy Hucal and women's team weather for from bottom this We've Shaw and Whit- Aside fromthe wretched compared to lastyear, focusing on top to year. captains Brittany

the second this their in Ontario had swimmers in Rich lead the for the wom- straight year, year's ranking University always really good ney way

to remember Athletics the however, start- en's each of whomwill have Homecoming was one (OUA) competition. program, we are team, "We much and much in for the Lauriercommunity. Purple really want to improve our ing to get larger an impact both leadership and this said men's and gold dominatedstreets, houses, rankings at OUAs year," more competitive." skill. On the side three key

apartments, front lawns and Uni- men's team captain Tom Rose. "We Despite Saturday's light atmo- veterans leadthe way as well: Na-

and Rose and versity Stadium on Saturday. believe with the depth, numbers and sphere, Kormendi has high expecta- than Frick captains the of However, streets, houses, apart- quality swimmers coming in, tions for this year's team. Matt Pederson.

front lawns and the stadium we'll have much shot "I'd like fin- The team's first will ments, a greater at really to see our girls competition weren't the locationsthat this." ish three OUAs and Brock Satur- only were achieving top at hopefully come at University on

The in the Oct. 16 when in crammed with Laurier students and team came eighth lastyear come top eight at [CIS finals]," day, diey compete the alumni, so was the Laurier pool. at OUAs but according to Kormendi he said. "As for the men's team,it OUA SprintMeet.

The annual LaurierAlumni Swim

Meet provided a fitting re-opening until to the pool after it was closed

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2010-11 Laurier

hockey preview

Women's team seeks

eighth-straight title

of 0.960. MARISSA HERNER percentage Former team captain Andrea Ironside CORD SPORTS placed sixth in the OUA regular season point leaders Wilfrid Golden Hawks women's with and lead her and The Laurier 30 points team in goals another look- hockey team is beginning season assists with 13 goals and 17 assists. Closely fol-

the Ontario Athletics Ironside in Powers who ing to defend University lowing goals was Kaley

after their (OUA) Championship obtaining sev- finished the season with 12. Katherine Shiffiff enth consecutive banner last showed her year. presence offensively by ranking Led five-time coach of the Rick second the for with by OUA year highest on team points a to-

Golden Hawks Osborne, the are determined to tal of 24 points overall.

the will conclude 2010-2011 season on top. Third-year Abby Rainsberry take over

"We don'twant to be the not this and look to leadthe ones carry- as captain season

the torch this and that in with the of such ing year gets play- team help returning players as ers' headsand it in rookies' heads," OUA rookie ofthe Candice can get ex- 2009-10 year Styles, pressed Osborne. second-year Devon Skeats, third-year Caitlin

"ButI wouldnot want it other That Muirhead and Alicia Martin. any way. fourth-year that thebar that the of is die expectation, is and is Although a number players graduated level that we have risen thebar to with Laurier from last year's team, the rookies that have re- women's and that the it the have be hockey is just way is go- cently joined team already proven to ing to be." meshing well into the mix ofthe veteran Golden Golden Hawks concluded their Hawk The 2009-10 players.

26 wins is and lead- regular season with and only one over- "It a really team-oriented caring

loss which Windsor in the last where cohesion and time was to game ership group team team of this of die year. unity is going to be one our strengths

The Hawks finished their with well and skill season a re- year as as our speed, quickness "I'm cord of 26-0-1 in regular season games and level," said Osborne. really looking as opti- in before the mistic into this I did last 4-0 post-season games, claiming season as year." Canadian bronze The has Interuniversity Sport (CIS) team played six pre-season games

such the Ottawa Gee medal. against opponents as The had McGill Marlets, Etobi- team a dominating year in 2009- Gee's, Toronto Jr. Aeros,

2010, with 98 goals for and just 23 goals against coke Jr. Dolphins and NCAA competition in the the The and Lakers and Ohio in regular season. purple gold ex- Mercyhurst State Buckeyes.

their foundation with three wins and emplified concrete team not Currently a record of but well. three losses the the Hawks only offensively defensively as in pre-season seem

Standing rock-solid in between the pipes, to be quickly discovering out how to work to- and cohesive OUA CIS player of the year Liz Knox gether as a unit.

allowed 22 in the The team's first is only goals regular season regular season game and the and will take Oshawa wrapped up the regular season as against UOIT place in on

OUAleader in shut-outs with and Oct. 8 11 a save Friday, at 7:30 p.m.

Men's team finds hope

in new head coach

the Ottawa Senators chose JAMIE NEUGEBAUER impressive enough,

himin the 2006 NHL Draft and STAFF WRITER Entry lastyear,

he the with was extremely capable sharing net

men's All things considered, Laurier's new JeffMacDougald.

head coach I Dan- hockey has done a superb job thus "I thought had a good year lastyear,"

and built iels said. far. Greg Puhalski has simply come in the the of formercoach Nobes "I and 60 seasons in OHL, on programme Kelly played 50 game

while clear that this is his 28 will not be making a statement so a game season very physically be and team now. taxing.... I just want to mentally physi-

Nobes transformation I team a chance Last year began a cally prepared. want to give our

from offensive win of the Hawks a free-wheeling to every night."

squad that didnot have the muscle to make Iftire defencemenand starting goaltender are

defensive-mind- the it deep in die playoffs, to a sure things, forwards are not. five attackers will have ed squad bred to last. Now at the dawnof Only played a regu-

the the lar for Laurier before the 2010-11 season, situation is certainly season game season-

the and find their result offour and four flipped as purple gold biggest opener as a graduations

strength in the depth ofthe defence. players moving on.

fore- Rizk add his "We are going to be a team that really Captain Jean-Michel returns to

checks hardand of talent this while Bel- plays a tough, grinding type complete to team Ryan

commented Puhalski. "We will have lows and Mitchell Goodboth hockey," to emerged as potent

threats last Those three will be patient, and defence-oriented." offensive season.

The additions last of Mike Gauthier and needto be consistent for this team to succeed. year de added much needed Puhalski did remarkable Kyle van Bospoort some a job in finding holes left off- physicality to the Hawks blueline. Along with high-end talent to fill the by the

offensive it will for them those two come two high-end d-men season exodus, but be key to gel

and become cohesive in the speedster Ryan Bernardi and the com- a unit.

maestro Phil "We lot of in," said posed power play Magistrale. got a young guys coming addition this the and Rizk. "The will be and In to group is steady re- challenge to stay positive,

liable Garrett Sinfield, a man who missed most to stick together.... I think things are going to

oflast with broken Sinfield, veteran work out." year a jaw. a

ofthree full Other Canadian added to Ontario Hockey League (OHL) sea- Hockey Leaguers

is shutdown defensemanand Laurier's forward include Thomas Mid- sons stifling as a corps Allicock will play key part in this Laurier squad. dup, Brendan Taylor, Alex Poulter, Kain

and Marsden. In net the Golden Hawks are in tremendously James

hands. The Golden Hawks their this capable open season on Pickering-native Ryan Daniels willbe the Thursday when they host the University of On- clear number with him of one, bringing 174 games tario Institute Technology (UOIT) Ridge-

of OHL experience. If that pedigree is not backs at the Waterloo Recreation Complex.