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Campus

creatures

Wilf's Laurier's pop-fan populous descended upon

last Thursday for a night with Montreal's Creature

that JEREMY TREMBLAY kind of smell you get proud of,

NEWS EDITOR you're like 'this is my blood, sweat

and tears and BO!'" said Cowbella.

Montreal dance-rockers Creature Meanwhile, bandmate Kim Ho

took Wilf's by storm last Thursday described the group's tour van as

crowd night, enticing the to get up "a huge, rolling, moving hockey

dance the on its feet and to the band's bag travelling across country."

"When unique blend of '80s-influenced we do see people on ma-

and cowbell. labels and take off in limos pop, rock, rap jor they

"We'rereally about freedom, and and they've got hos with them," ex-

"we're like 'Shit that's what we want to express mu- plained Cowßella,

cooler than We're sically," said singer Cowßella. man, they're us.

Despite the fact that the Wilf's leaving in a smelly van again.'"

the that the show came at the endof group's Cowßella explains

first cross-Canada tour for No Sleep band's mentality is focused

fun and at All - its debut album which was on having encour-

released in March - they deliv- aging others to do the same.

and ered a high-energy show complete "Do what feels good what's

with the danceable beats, catchy fun and stop caring what other

banter that have think. We want lyrics and saucy people to pro-

become the group's calling card. vide a non-judgemental environ-

During its most recent tour, ment for people to come boogie."

about half of the audiences Crea- Cowßella added that the band's

ture played for were already famil- decisions are guided by the idea

iar with the group's music, the band of freedom, including Crea-

members explained. ture's creation of "Dance Like

However, Creature still has No One's Watching - the 12-step

which with some ground to cover be- Program," is included

fore truly making the big time. their album and available on-

"Across Canada was like 120 line as a series of YouTube clips.

RYAN STEWART that hours in a van, and van got Laurier's crowd No at All. - Kim Ho ensured that Sleep MASH guitarist got - THE MONSTER Creature funky let me tell you! It was the SEE CREATURE, PAGE 27

Campus club accused ofunfair treatment

I think is absolutely fair," said Le auditioned for in Laurier Musical Theatre's new Shermeen a blind Laurier student who a part Khan, Fevre.

treated the club the audition and callback "LMT was making concessions musical, is unhappy with the way she was by during process they thought were doing some-

thing good, whereas [Khan] took it

a callback. On else do their auditions?' as a bit of an which the exact being given Sunday, everyone insult, again is a JEREMY TREMBLAY saw as being opposite.

be and dis- she was told she would not were like, 'well do miscommunication," he added. NEWS EDITOR From both sides that I've given they they

there a role. them at the front of the room.' So I Kory Preston, of Grand cussed with, I really think that producer

felt both Khan that she mem- said I'd like to do auditionwhere Hotel, said that Khanwas not asked student intentions on explains my A disagreement between a were good of LMT her else their audi- attend said Colin Le Fevre, WLUSU bers began treating un- everyone was doing to callbacks because the and Laurier Musical Theatre (LMT) sides,"

when she first went in for her tion," she committee felt it would has of the fairly explained. production gone to the President president. In interview with Vie was first audition. an be unfair to her to audition Le Fevre explains he Cord, expect Wilfrid Laurier University Students' When she entered Arts Khan said her stemmed she of the situation on IEI, frustration when couldn't be provided Union (WLUSU) office after alle- made aware took she from where auditions place, not getting the same opportu- with the same materials as the oth- gations of discrimination affected Monday evening.

Khan auditioned was told she could do her audition nity to audition for a part that other ers because of the lack of the Shermeen Last Thursday, group's audition process of where she was in students in LMT's upcoming pro- from standing, were given, rather than resources. Khan, who is blind andrequires the for a part the doors. did Hotel. front of the fact that she not a duction of Grand get part. assistance of a guide dog. that kind "I think informed she would "I thought was of awk- that she wanted to be She was then "In terms of what LMT thought

so I was like where does treated without ward, 'OK, - considered for a part like everybody else, which SEE LMT, PAGE 2 was being accommodating [Khan] be News ■ THE CORD 2 WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 1,2008 WEEKLY

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At a 26 directors voted to remove elections from the control Next Issue: October 8 September Board meeting, president's

QUOTE OF THE WEEK should following an elections committee recommendation; change give a greater voice to students "I'm a fucking mutt."

Editor - Graphics Julie Marion on hermixed ethnicity

clear-cut REBECCA VASLUIANU the Chief Returning Officer (CRO) it already and it's been unofficially pretty idea that elections

NEWS EDITOR moved.... should be under the - a to oversee board," said WORD OF THE WEEK position designated already

- deter- Lockhart. the conduct of elections report- "[Elections are] how we

Turophile - A connoisseur of cheese; a cheese fancier. of the who will students With the At last Friday's Wilfrid Laurier Uni- ing to the chair on behalf mine represent changes made, Bac-

the how chus lists his versity Students' Union (WLUSU) Board as opposed to the WLUSU in next year, it's students new duties as "taking CONTRIBUTORS determine how be all of the and Board ofDirectors (BOD) meeting, president, as in previous years. they'll repre- policies procedures

Michelle Attard Andrei Kushton- voted thatthe sented in the that the Board is Kovacsik fipni* it was responsibility next currently writing Amber Cordeiro Tieja MueLaughlin Given* Dilkie Natasha Curtis Matlock Trevor Schicdel that and of electionsbe moved from the Of- "THE PRESIDENT IS USUALLY INSANELY year, and type making sure they're enforced, Anne Donahue Lesley Mcßwnn Mara Silvestrl

Luke Dotto Andrea Millet AmandaSteiner fice of the President the of with the CRO to Ashley Doodnauth Don Morgenson Wade Thompson to Board. responsibil- working make Keren Gottfried Taryn Orwcn-I'arrisli Greg Whitfield BUSY WITH OTHER JOBS, AND THE Kevin Hatch JenniferHae Nicole Wray The seems fit that elections motion was raised by Direc- ity to sure during those YusufKidwai JonathanRivard Board has more people, more better with rules and tor Michael Lockhart, who is also a lot regulations are followed

Elections Re- student and communicated STAFF chair of the Policy repre- properly to RESOURCES AT ITS DISPOSAL TO FOCUS

view Committee. sentatives," stated candidates."

ON GOVERNANCE." of notice JUST Bacchus. One of the main Copy Editing Manager Meredith Barrett He requested a wave to improvements

Copy Editors Caitlin Henderson allow the issue to be raisedwithout Another Bacchus noted was that the Ariel Kroon prob- presi-

Gina MacDonald theregular advanced notice dueto - Michael Lockhart, Director lem with the dent will not have any role in IT Manager Kayleigh Leßlanc

Distribution Manager Nicole Weber the issue's his or her successor. urgency. previous system choosing

of the noted Lockhart on last "After the last meeting by "Drawing year's expe-

elections committee it was de- Bacchus noted that the change was the amount of engagements rience, a lot of [who] next year's

that needed Board he had the around elec- would cided we input was not unexpected, as facing president president would have been

* li ADMINISTRATION and we needed to have it ratified discussed it with WLUSU Presi- tion time. have come on the shoulder of the

President Sacks before dent Colin after "The in- Greg at least in principle we Le Fevre releasing president is usually current president and that's not VP: Advertising Angela Foster

VP: Brantford Gibson could Lockhart the end of the with other and fair... I think this Holly go any further," a report at summer sanely busy jobs just gives us one

Chair ofthe Board Bryn Ossington the alteration be the Board has more more more in sure that Vice Chair Janice Lee explained. recommending people, step making

Board of Directors BrendanMcGill Asif made. fo- According to BOD Chair resources at its disposal to elections maintain a high sense of Luay Salmon it's he added. Bacchus, the change will result in "Colin and I have talked about cus just on governance, so a integrity,"

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- needed FROM LMT, COVER Murray, [I] want to get something said Le Fevre. that is for this not to hap- The Cord Weekly is the officialstudent newspaperof betweenthe from indicated that the incident think that's the set up executive He pen again. I biggest theWilfridLaurier University community. from "The production team at the LMT within the next week, [I] want has prompted the need to bring thing that we can learn this." Started in 1926 as the College Cord, The Cord Weekly is an

Wilfrid editorially independent newspaper published by time decided that we still wanted to have Shermeen there too, and more training into campus clubs. Laurier University Student Publications, Waterloo, a corporation without share WLUSP is its capital. governed by to really consider her for a part, [I] want to basically have [Acces- "We can move forward from this board of directors. See PAGE 20 for editorial reaction to this story but we didn't think it would be fair sible Learning] help talk this out," incident and provide the training

wlulas to invite her to callbacks knowing

flimmn publications that she wouldn't have the same

to based on Opinions expressed within The Cordare those ofthe author and opportunity prepare

do not necessarily reflect those ofthe EditorialBoard, The Cord,

WLU CanWeb Inc. the fact that she wouldn't have the WLUSP, or Printing

copyright expressly he said. Allcontentappearing in The Cordbears the resources,"

not used without of their creator(s) and may be written consent. After making arrangements to

The Cord is createdusing Macintoshcomputers running OSX.2 do a callback on Sunday, Khan re- using Adobe Creative Suite 3 (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Distiller and Illustrator). Canon Rebel XT 8.0megapixel digital turned to speak with Grand Hotel's cameras are used forprincipal photography.

production team around 9 p.m. The Cord Weekly is a proud member ofthe Council Ontario Press since 2006. T) She claimed had says they they Any unsatisfied complaintscan be sent

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The Cord's circulation for a normal Wednesday issue is 7,000 ing knew wanted her to copies andenjoys areadership of over 10,000. they they

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The Cord Weekly is a proud member 112 "M Khan had been role ofthe Canadian University Press (CUP), %■ mm promised a as

since 2004. a "misunderstanding."

Campus Plus is The Cord's national advertising agency. He added that nothing had been

promised beyond the fact that

Khan would be considered for a

Preamble to The Cord Constitution role without a callback.

The Cordwill keep faith withits readers by presenting news and

expressions ofopinions comprehensively, accurately and fairly. Khan received an e-mailaround

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facts news in relevant in a report, and of all substantial opinions

a matter ofcontroversy. not been selected for a role in the

The staff of The Cord shall uphold all commonly held ethical production. of omission or of conventionsof journalism. When an error

commission has occurred, that error shall be acknowledged The e-mail encouraged her to promptly.

participate in other productions statements made are of an or When are that critical individual,

to an we shall those affected the opportunity organization, give the put on by LMT during year reply at theearliesttime possible.

and toldher that she could contact Ethical journalism requires impartiality, and consequently of and the of interest conflicts interest appearanceof conflicts LMT's Human Resources commit- will be avoidedby all staff.

if felt she had been of are those oftheworld around tee she Theonly limits any newspaper unfairly world with it, and so The Cordwill attempt to cover its a special of focus on Wilfrid Laurier University, and the community treated.

with to the concerns Kitchener-Waterloo, and a special ear

of the studentsof Wilfrid Laurier University. Ultimately, The Khan instead went to see Le Fe- in Cord will be bound by neither philosophy, nor geography

its that she mandate. vre, in whom she confided

Cord has to foster and The an obligation freedom of the press felt uncomfortable dealing with freedom of speech. This obligationis bestfulfilled whendebate

in theinternal ofthe anddissent are encouraged, both workings the HR committee of the group Cord's contact paper,and through The with the student body.

I mm— am——■— i^——i • who she felt was of treating TOMKINS with fear of guilty LAURA The Cord will always attempt to do what is right, The of the neither nor retaliation. purpose repercussions, her and unfairly. Centre. is to act as an social awareness, so AUDITION ACCESSIBILITY - Shermeen Khan and her Bonsai stand outside of the Aird student press agent of guide dog

shall conducttheaffairsof ournewspaper. "After speaking with Dean Mc- News Cord Weekly ■ The Wednesdayoctober i, 2008 3

VOCAL CORD Career fair offers how confident "Given your major,

that will be able to are you you few prospects after get a job graduation ?" for arts majors

KEREN GOTTFRIED itions for what I was going for,

STAFF WRITER namely accounting and business-

oriented jobs."

The nation's largest undergraduate While Ichim handed out re-

career fair was held at RIM Park sumes and applied for a number of

"I want to into And in Waterloo last The his in other facul- go history. no, Wednesday. positions, peers

because there I'm not very confident, event was co-hosted by Laurier, ties did not share his success.

available." aren't that many jobs the University ofWaterloo, Guelph "I found it completely useless

because there

- there Tristin Vogel, "I WAS LOOKING TO FIND wasn't a lot

First-year undeclared for kinesiol- SOMETHING THAT I COULD DO WITH students." ogy

MY MAJOR BESIDES TEACHING, explained Erin

Williams, a third- PERSONAL TRAINING OR BEING A

year kinesiology

PHYSIOTHERAPIST AND I DID NOT student.

"I was FIND ANY KIND OF HELP AT ALL." looking

to find something

that I could do

- student Erin Williams, kinesiology with my major

besides teaching,

personal train- "I into the guess I bought propaganda University and Conestoga College. ing or being a physiotherapist and that there is for really great support Now in its ,h I did find kind of 15 year, the annual not any help at students that graduate." all." event saw a record number of par-

ticipants with nearly 300 employ- Although there were many en- - Bill Lang ers and 3,000 students and recent gineering, IT and business firms Third-year Marketing graduates in attendance. present, people looking for non-

"There science and related were many jobs out technology

said Matthew a found themselves out of luck. there," Ichim, jobs LAURA TOMKINS

business student at fourth-year JOB HUNT - Laurier's Career Centre was one of four organizers of the

- SEE PAGE 7 Rim Laurier. "There were a lot of pos- FAIR, undergrad career fair at Park, billed as Canada's largest.

Laurier still lacks formal strike policy

"I'm pretty confident because of what

I've heard from the believe Governors circumstances formal isn't the best tool university. I Board of Chair suggests changing mean policy will co-op help."

- munication said Harris. "We mined efforts not to HeatherSchulz KEREN GOTTFRIED process and handling quickly enough," are enough

STAFF WRITER First-year Economics of issues pertaining to students. really need to do a better job com- rectify the situation.

"One thing that came forward municating most importantly with "Plans aren't policy. The strike

the students because the didn't last While negotiations between Lau- was that there was an obvious lack they're come as a surprise year.

rier administration and full-time of policy," said Ossington, whowas ones that often get caught in the I'm sure they had plans as to what

he faculty continue, students remain concerned about the reactionary middle." they were going to go and do,"

the the laments. empty-handed as they await new nature of university's handling When asked about develop-

"Until policies that will better handle of the situation. ment of policy related to this re- it is a policy, it is not bind-

Flarris is labour disputes. "What is expected of students? flection, did not agree that ing on anybody. Until it a policy,

Are the forward. I won't be satisfied." Discussions were held at both they expected to cross picket this was best step

will be is the President's Group and the Ex- lines or not, they getting "I'm not so sure a policy that Ossington particularly con-

Governance commit- farther than commit- cerned the ecutive and reimbursement, perhaps pro-rates goes any a given current negotia-

"There's a lot of opportunities with the tee of the Board of Governors last for each day of missed classes? ment to good communication is tions between administration and

of to sciences, and there are a wide variety spring. What happens to courses when really going be very useful be- full-time faculty.

jobs available." Minutes for these two meetings cause of course "A lot of people are worried of

the situation he are non-existent in case of the every what's going to happen," says.

- Barras in-camera in case "I'm a is so different," "The have been Lindsay former, and the not so sure policy that goes way things go-

she Second-year Biology and Chemistry of the latter. explained. ing it doesn't look like they have ANY FARTHER THAN A COMMITMENT "You the issues. I With no formal policy having design even touched major

TO GOOD COMMUNICATION IS REALLY a that that we're have been developed to approach any policy worry going to an-

when that stu- says other situation in the same vein," potential upcoming disputes, GOING TO BE VERY USEFUL BECAUSE

certain dents fear a repeat of last year's set of he added. OF COURSE EVERY SITUATION IS SO circumstances troubles. But Harris cautions against un-

Bryn Ossington, former student DIFFERENT." happens again necessary speculation.

we're senator, explains that by the time going to "I don't think anybody knows

the part-time faculty ended their - Beverly Harris, Board handle it differ- as it is much too early to be saying

of Governors Chair and then 20-day strike last April, students ently, that kind of thing," she warns.

of Even felt "left in the dark." course the if there was a strike, she

"I'm pretty confident, mostly because "There had been lots of public set of circum- doubts that the development of Laurier has a good reputation as a busi- displays from both the university stances is com- policy will be particularly helpful.

ness school." and the Contract Academic Staff they miss so much of them due to pletely different." "Should there be another strike

said Harris she but formal was a strike?" stated that is "satis- at some in the [CAS], nothing point future, years

the what was to Chair of fied that there was discussion and from don't know -Ryan Tang about going happen Beverly Harris, now, I that the

Board of that reflection First-year Business with the students," he added. Governors, agrees about it." specific issues from the last strike

communication uni- The Student Senators and Gov- between the "I'm satisfied that there is a de- to inform are going any other

the delivered an letter and students was far termined effort on that ernors open to versity to improve labour disruption necessarily."

Compiled Jennifer by Rae, As- from ideal. front in she Laurier and the WLU Faculty particular," continued. Dr. Max Blouw, WLU president, photos byMara Silvestri better "We didn't communicate For sociation to demanda com- Ossington, however, deter- was unavailable for comment. News WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1,2008 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY 4

Conservative Candidates both

absent at Kitchener debate

Kitchener-Waterloo and Kitchener-Centre candidates debated issues ranging from post-secondary spending to strategic voting

REBECCA VASLUIANU Monday.

NEWS EDITOR Green candidate MacLellan re-

sponded by stating that "people are

An all-candidates debate held going to suffer."

Monday night at Wilfrid Laurier "The Green Party wants to move

of social work the in direction that does University's faculty country a

in Kitchener drew crowd of not create instabilities we're deal- a ap-

proximately 100 people as Kitchen- ing with now... I think we need er-Waterloo and Kitchener-Centre to be confident that we can get party representatives presented through this and that there's a way

their views in response to a variety forward and not panic." of platform-related questions. Anothermemberofthe audience

The forum, held at 7 p.m., fea- also raised the issue of strategic

tured six candidates from three of voting to geared towards remov-

the federal parties - NDP, Liberal ing Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Green. from which all three local power to

The absence of Conservative candidates replied negatively, urg-

party candidates from both ridings ing Canadians to vote with their

was noted at the debate by several hearts.

candidates in attendance, as well as MacLellan and Telegdi, however,

membersof the audience. also took the opportunity to speak

For the Kitchener-Waterloo elec- against the Conservative party.

in toral district, representatives in- "They could put a monkey

for election and the cluded NDP Cindy Jacobsen, Liber- a suit an get

and said al incumbent Andrew Telegdi same [support]," MacLellan,

cheers from the audience. Green party representative Cathy raising

also the MacLellan. Telegdi brought up pos- YUSUF KIDWAI

CRACK-DOWN ON - candidates discuss their platforms. Among the first questions asked sibility of a Conservative majority CONSERVATIVES Regional party political

"at the end of by audience members was one re- government, adding

the the what I is make garding spending on post-sec- day want... to

with their 100 When the ondary sector. sure [Harper] doesn't have that." with Kitchener-Waterloo Conser- ing I met 200 people at riding. asked, orga-

the While vative Peter who door." nizers that did Telegdi was first to touch on a lengthy discussion took candidate Braid, explained they not

the Libertarian Jason the issue, noting the Liberal party's place among all six candidates explained that his choice not to at- For some, however, the Conser- invite party's

wide NDP made better vative candidates' decision the Communist intention to incorporate a va- present, local Jacobsen had tend the event was to not to Cousineau, party's

with and the riety of need-based grants, com- few specific answers to offer. balance his responsibilities. attend was unjustifiable, one Ramon Portillo Canadian

menting that "there's nothing that A general theme of the night was "There were a number of reasons memberofthe audiencecomment- Action party's Kyle Huntingdon

builds future in the Conserva- The first that it "I we're due time constraints. wealth more than in- disappointment actually. was was a ing, guess not an important to

in all-candidates debate and it audience for them. I we'll "When started it to- vesting education." tives' absence. joint guess re- we pulling

and I'm member that October 14." few weeks didn't MacLellan touched on her par- Event organizer Ginette was outside of my riding, on gether a ago they

loan Lafreniere noted that "the Con- committed debates in this that have candidate. ty's 50 percent relief for repay- to eight Braid, however, promised a

all- "When realized con- ment and Jacobsen brought up the servative candidates were invited riding, which is a significant num- he would attend the October 6 we time

candidates debate decided limit it... it is NDP's proposal of $1000 grants to numerous times, and for reasons ber," stated Braid. taking place in straints we to

Tama- all eligible students. which belong to them they declined "Last night [instead of choosing the WLU concourse. completely on us," admitted

all-can- Also absent tha of Candidates also discussed the our invitation." to meet] 100 people at an were three other Trenholm, another organizer

outside of rid- candidates the Kitchener-Water- the large drop seen on Wall Street on The Cord had a chance to speak didates meeting my in event.

work student Groups to garner votes

WLUSU is planning an information campaign in hopes of preventing voter confusion similar to what has occurred in the past

that "the for lot will be become more and JEREMY TREMBLAY WTAJSU will be undertaking to pro- into an easy-to-read map... Hope- adding problem a posters

NEWS EDITOR election avoid the of fiasco of students because off noticeable as the mote the October 14 to fully we can sort is they're more on campus

with Elections Canada have have election students. [that oc- campus they to a piece nears.

has their them A debatebetween candidates run- An information campaign in- curred with Elections Ontario]. So of identification that "We're going to [slowly] put

where their have of all the locations and their address in because it's two weeks away ning for the federal riding of Kitch- forming students poll- we maps name current up,

and the Laurier it sort ener-Waterloo will take place in the ing station is located is central to where students vote," explained Waterloo." way reacts,

the last She noted that a lack of of needs to be blitzed in concourse this coming Monday Mayoh's plan. Mayoh. promo-

11 He information Blake-Dickson, a tion on seems to have re- week," he said. (October 6) between a.m. and hopes providing Lynne revising campus

about locations the for Elections Canadawho has duced the number of student vot- Both Blake-Dickson and Mayoh 12:30 p.m. poll prevents agent

hours the students involved The debate will be moderated by kind of confusion that occurred spent ten over past two ers registering. encouraged to get

students last time here and theelection. Brian Tanguay, chair of Laurier's during last year's provincial elec- days registering to vote, "The we were reg- vote during

the of were Elections Canada for an "When know number political science department. tion, during which students explained that istering people election, you and know "If students actually understand wrongly informed that they could workers registered about 100 stu- we had many more students than students that are here you

all in Bricker dents the first we've had this time. We had line- the number at UW, there's a really the issues, if students actually un- vote Residence, re- to vote over two days

of voters,' of the week. sidebar we haven't had number student derstand what's at stake and under- gardless of theiraddress. (See opposite ups; any lineups yet strong

for commented Blake-Dickson. who's and the Numerous students whose cor- information on to stand running pro- registering [this year].

the stations Elections Canada will be "A of it was that the ad- "You could overturn riding. cess, 1 think Laurier students will rect polling were located vote.) on big part

from to students to vote from the university side I don't think there's question vote," said Trevor Mayoh, VP: Uni- elsewhere were turned away campus register vertising any about the of that. without even in- for one or two more that we would be done possibility doing versity Affairs for the Wilfrid Lau- the poll being days, depend- hoped decide their demand. ahead of time didn't But the students have to rier University Students' Union. formed of proper voting ing on they really that we had lots students until aren't we fortunate location. "We've of come start yesterday." 'Hey, According to Mayoh, the debate

live Canada and can vote.'" This "we're all and ask for information," she said, According to election in is one of several measures that year, compiling [it] Mayoh, The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesdayoctober i, 2008 News 5

ELECTION IN

calls election Harper Write for the Cord news team

Important on Jewish holiday email [email protected]

voter com WINNIPEG - October 14, 2008. To jtremblay@cordweekly.

most Canadians registration this year, the

date means "election," but to the information Jewish it means "Feast of Taber-

nacles" or "Sukkot."

This is an official Jewish holi-

You either in can vote your day that conflicts with the federal

hometownriding or in the rid- election called by Stephen Harp-

in ing which you reside right er. Since it is a holiday, Orthodox

now (Kitchener-Waterloo). Jews not forcing them may vote, X to vote in advance polls instead of Mm LOFTS IN AN

Contact Elections Canada the official voting day. R V SETTING for full information, lists of According to the Canadian

ID acceptable or if you have Charter of Human Rights and

112 Lofts is Canadian citi- mmd Cambridge's questions. Freedoms, every ~

With downtown 1 zen has the right to equal par- kl most prestigious address. a Gait

How to The Grand Condominium Lofts register: ticipation in the election, which ■f:.w location, are as

• You need should to bring govern- means they be allowed to

ment-issued photo ID and vote on the official day. ,|; single level or two-level lofts ranging in size from

proof of local residence During his recent visit to Win- sq.ft. to over 1,800 sq.ft. finished with the

nipeg, Stephane Dion empha-

What counts as ID? sized the injustice of the election

• Driver's Licence, Health date. He was quoted by Canada,

"this Card, Passport, etc. com saying did not have to The; Grand Condominium Lofts Feature: happen, in fact Mr. Harper did

of What counts as proof not have to breach his own law

residence? on fixed election dates to call this

• Credit card statement, uni- election for Oct. 14."

versity transcript, residential The Liberals claim to have

lease, etc. strong ties with the Jewish com-

and Dion is * munity hoping to get Granite countertops

Where to more from ethnic register: votes commu- • Porcelain floors in kitchen and baths I*J| W|YATA ■

If have not filled out a nities in the election. you • 4 stainless steel appliances, plus washer & dryer voter registration card with a * Parking and landscaped grounds representative from Elections

Canada (they likely will have Anti-semitism in

come then to your door) you Liberal need to register. campaign

On campus

11 a.m. 4 WINNIPEG - As I Today: to p.m. (Hall pressure from %-| Grand of Fame) Canada's Jewish in- community WWIIM x I % |n.ni,i.iii*}ingg| Tomorrow (pending): 11 a.m. creased, Liberal candidate Les-

to 4 p.m. (Concourse) ley Hughes was asked to step

down after making anti-Semitic

At advancedpolls comments.

St. Michael's Church (for most Hughes, a candidate in the

addresses near the University, Kildonan-St.Paulriding in Winni-

call Elections Canada stated that first) peg, Israeli companies

Oct. the Friday 3: 12:00 to 8 p.m. working at World Trade Cen-

Saturday Oct. 4: 12:00 to 8 ter in 2001 knew of the impending

attack and left before p.m. it occurred. Wilfrid Laurier University and Lakehead University are jointly conducting a course syllabus study

Oct. to Monday 6: 12:00 8 p.m. Her words triggered outrage intended to:

and discontent, causing Liberal 0 At the office etermine how students and local leader Stephane Dion to act on use experience faculty use of syllabi in their courses;

450 Erb StreetWest, Suite 116 her immediate dismissal. 0 what identify faculty include in their syllabi and how and what they communicate to Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 "The Liberal Party's commit- students through their syllabi; and p.m. ment to tolerance and multicul- 0 a.m. entify what students attend to in and if their Saturday: 9:00 to 6:00 turalism is paramount. I have most syllabi attention to the syllabus changes during the semester. p.m. reviewed the past comments of

Sunday: 12:00 to 4:00 Lesley Hughes and it is clear they p.m. Findings will be used to support a number of curricular and programming initiatives at Lakehead

*You must do so before Oct. 7 do not meet this standard," said and and Laurier, for publication and presentation purposes.

Dion in a statement quoted by Undergraduate and students at Laurier and Lakehead graduate who are 18 years of age and older On Election Day The Globeand Mail. and who have taken one more or campus-based (not distance education) courses at Lakehead or Tuesday Oct. 14: 9:30 a.m. to Ms. Hughes apologized for her Laurier the academic during 2007/2008 year are invited to participate in a syllabus 9:30 survey. p.m. comments but added that she Participation is voluntary and student will be responses anonymous and confidential. The survey *Bring ID and proof of resi- did not intend for her writing to will be administered online via WebCT/Blackboard and in select classes in which is dence permission to your polling station be taken as an offensive attack received from your professor. Students may participate once only. Ethics approval has been against the Jewish community. received to administer the All are to be entered survey. participants eligible into a prize draw for a Students must vote at their The Globe andMail quoted her gift certificate (e.g., meal card, bookstore). station "I find designated polling saying, any interpretation

is The online will be available for (which not on as anti-Semitic as of October Ist - necessarily of my journalism survey completion 24th, 2008. To complete the

offensive... survey to and campus). personally I heartily electronically, login your WebCT/Blackboard account select the course entitled

If do not have apologize for that perception." Syllabus Survey. you a WebCT/Blackboard account, contact your WebCT/Blackboard

Visit www.elections.ca or call administrator with name (first/last) and ID number. Put your your syllabus survey in the subject

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Educational x Development university \ 6 . News OCTOBER THE CORD WEDNESDAY 1,2008 - WEEKLY

CANADA INBRIEF NEWS IN

ment," said Christine Mola, direc- Economic crunch GO an all-in-one terminal. may plans expansion Concor- Gresh Ashbee, GO's Algonquin College tor of Media Relations at manager

of environmental dia, according to an article from MBA students into Kitchener assessment and deals with debit card impact The Concordian. planning infrastructure explains

that the station is created The teachers were close to go- being so

scheme With to westward, that don't ing into a full strike, which could The meltdovm of global financial plans expand people have to walk far

GO Transit its to from transit have shut down the university, markets has left many graduating presented proposal get one system to

three stations another. OTTAWA - Students at Algonquin but the part-time teachers from students questioning their career to introduce new

Toronto with Kitch- This College in Ottawa were offered l'Universite du Quebec a Mon- options. locally to link announcement was enthu-

loans Mail received after a debit card scheme at treal and l'Universite de Montreal The Globe and reported ener this past Friday night. siastically by the public

the cafeteria. with that the market for Master of Plans include trains to the Waterloo campus finally came to an agreement job running according Record.

Administration week in and ofthe Current An illegal system was placed the university. Business gradu- seven days a out projections estimate

and Toronto and would that in the cafeteria that read student In an earlier interview, Maria ates is specifically withering region to begin by 2011, 2,600 people would

of 2011. need the train debit cards and PINs after the stu- Peluso, president of the Concor- furthermore, causing "plenty as soon as to get to Toronto

The outlined would and dents swiped them. dia University Part-Time Faculty commotion at business schools route see a approximately 2,450 would

the station need it to into the As a result of the illegal scam, Association was almost prepared across country." 'park-and-ride' near High- come region on

Business 7 in well down- basis. 30 students' bank accounts have to give in. professors are straying way Breslau, as as a a daily

"It's from their lesson to enter- town Kitchener station Trains to Toronto would been emptied. Later, Peluso said a very plans taking up run

the of both tain the issue which three blocks Victoria all week 20 minutes Banks are thoroughly searching good effort on part concerns on alongside every during

be bad for those Street the Via Rail station. hours and through their systems and inves- parties to arrive at an understand- appears to timing near prime every hour dur-

strike takes lot who their The third link would be in the slower tigating possible suspects in this ing," suggesting a a are sending resumes to ing periods.

of work financial firms in of westernmost of Kitchener GO's intentions to scam. to resolve. large hopes part are have an

back. Ira Needles Boulevard and environmental Meanwhile, the students have According to Peluso, writing hearing near assessment report

frozen and the it is in the Street and would also in the theirbank accounts re- contract, getting approved "This history making... Glasgow government's hands by

and ceived loansfrom the college until by membership and the board I'm discussing it in every class. provide parking for commuters. April proceed with a 45-day

can't The downtown lo- for this issue is resolved. and getting the professors to sign Students seem to get enough proposed campaign public input at that

The short-term loans from take months. of Professor Maurice Levi of cation would also tie in with the time. are it may it,"

line that the financial aid department at Neither Christine Mota, direc- the University of British Colum- rapid transit system plans

Concor- Kitchener Dan and the college and are only tempo- tor of media relations for bia told The Globe and Mail, add- to connect Cambridge, -Compiled by Polishuck

dia Maria Peluso "This is world and Waterloo - Mara Silvestri rary until the department is reim- University nor ing, changing." essentially creating

At MBA bursed by theirbanks. wantedto comment on the details Laurier, students seem

of The police have been involved of the agreement. to be unaffected as yet.

Frances Volunteer with The Friends and are currendy looking through Humphreys, Manager: Program

surveillance footage. Career Services SBE Grad Pro- school Volunter a few hours weekly during the day and make Currendy, however, there have grams at Laurier, anticipates only Canada a life long difference to a child. Volunteers are matched by the to be arrests. increases positive feedback from yet any employers; Canadian Mental Health Association with children who need

The has informed all "I haven't seen a in who is college change additional support at school. Friends operates in partnership

and of the efforts to attract with it has all been with the boards and children 4-15 students, staff faculty recruiting us, local school helps years.

recent scam in their cafeteria and very positive." CANADIAN MENTAL

them be international students that Lau- is warning to cautious. Humphreys explained HEALTH ASSOCIATION rier holds an optimistic position S Grand River Branch FREDERICTON, NB - Accord- and has hopes that the market cri-

ing to The Globe and Mail, pro- sis won't largely impact students at Free tuition vincial education ministers have because there are a variety of ca-

reworked the way Canada will be reer paths available to them. Lakehead University promoted as an attractive country "We are not fully tied to only

of study for foreign students. finance positions,'we have quite

THUNDER BAY, ON - In Thunder Ministers met on Monday to a variety of different areas that

will students she Bay, university students with a 95 announce that Canada now want to go into,"

be percent average or higher from recognized as a single unified explained.

individual As the hunt for a Canadian high school will be brand, rather than as jobs continues,

offered free tuition at Lakehead provinces, as in previous years. Humphreys says, "What will hap-

red leaf down the I University. Represented by a maple pen road am not too

Providing the student maintains accompanied by the words Imag- sure given the economy and some

ine in the finance an 85 percent average throughout Education Canada, new positions.

their undergraduate studies, this brand is expected to project a "I think we are well situated be-

unified and fur- cause work so with our scholarship can be renewed for strong, message we closely

ther Canada's students one-to-one." up to four years. promote diversity

to offer in- Lakehead officials say that they and educational opportunities. Laurier began a new

and wish to teach and retain the best The decision to promote Cana- novation entrepreneurship

made the first of students that Canadahas to offer. da as a whole was because MBA in January 2008,

kind Canada. The university claims that no it was thought that distinguishing its in

other school in offers would be Canada provinces prove to un-

these types of rewards for aca- necessary, since studying in Can-

would demic success. ada already greatly contrast s^ Veg e -r *t education Phytoßerry , More than 7,500 students are the systems of overseas

enrolled at Lakehead, with over countries.

and is 2,000 faculty staff. The new branding of Canada

expected to have its benefits for

Canadians as well. Concordia 6-year New Brunswick EducationMin- • Complete 30-Hour Seminars ister Kelly Lamrock believes that conflict • Convenient Weekend Schedule nearly at a bringing more foreign students • Proven Test-Taking Strategies to Canada will have a positive ef-

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Canada to further the • Thousands of Satisfied Students "We were prepared to go to war emphasize

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has final Rushton-Givens gotten us to a agree- NEWS The - 7 Cord Weekly Wednesday october 1,2008

Students feel fair falls short

- - don't Despite planners' attempts to attract variety, many industries including hospitals and publishing send recruiters

- FROM FAIR, PAGE 3 non-profit career opportunities. "The publishing industry, for of grouping them together by ployee at Millennium.

"It seemed to me to completely example. We try really hard to get sector." Even though it was not directly

her After looking in advance through focus on the for-profit corporate them. You also won't find hospitals The Millennium Research Group, targeted towards major, Das- the list of and know that's what fairs." medical calu saw that the attending employers, sector, I not I at these a companythat researches analyst position

her global studies and sociology stu- am interested in." Basso explains that there were devices, is one that offers positions suited interests.

the skills dent Tracey Wagner-Rizvi did not Jan Basso, Director of Co-oper- many opportunities for students for a range of majors. "It seemed to integrate

ative Career I it looked even bother attending the fair. Education and De- from non-business faculties at the "We hire people from a wide that already have, very

"There the but that bit of of was nothing even remote- velopment, knows that fair does fair, they required a of variety backgrounds," explains stimulating and offered a lot ly attractive to me." not provide access to all industries digging. Leigh GarnerjjHß specialist. autonomy."

"When have such of interest Laurier "All of those IT need busi- Economics Wan you a strong to students. companies "We're not specific to just major Jackie

"We and students. arts program, and you have a pro- target specific sectors and technical writers marketing ness That's why we do like browsed jobs that were not exactly

Global Stud- end with Basso said. have much the fairs because within his and was satis- gram as unique as up a good cross-section, staff," "They to go to career a discipline ies it we're all of than IT know and Women's Studies, seems but clearly not hitting more computing jobs at an lot ofpeople don't the oppor- fied with his findings. that that should be something Ca- them." company." tunities within our company." "I can still find a job," he said, reer Services is focusing on," she Basso explains that a number of In order to get students investi- Andreea Dascalu, a recent Lau- "just not economic-related jobs." explained. industries simply do not send re- gating, the organizers "purposely rier graduate from the Global Stud- See PAGE 20 for editorial reaction to this story Tracey was hoping to explore cruiters to career fairs. mixed all of the employers instead ies department, is a happy new em-

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Hope for Haiti

Experts gathered at CIGI to discuss the pitfalls and possibilities of Haiti

HEATHER MACDONALD weeks. more rapidly when implementing a

INTERNATIONAL EDITOR after the constitution." Since flying over Haiti They went on to say

"closer hurricanes hit, and seeing the thatthere also needsto be a

land under and In an attempt to tackle the internal "massive piece of wa- relationship between people

officials." challenges Haiti has been facing ter," Ramdin told the audience that the local

"Haiti The view stated that recently, experts on the subject of is going through another opposing

their difficult not caused man a constitution is needed, Haiti's governance compiled time, by although

but rather it didn't be realistic. thoughts at a three-day confer- by nature." The country seem to very

in bal- ence last weekend in Waterloo at is now covered waist-high mud, "Constitutionalism requires a

which not found the Centre for InternationalGover- depriving the population ofany op- ance in forces, is

feed Ram- in Haiti." One on nance Innovation(CIGI). portunity to themselves. person expanded

din that this that "Haiti is not demo- The small Caribbean country is also explained over 800,000 saying

it is elite." often regarded as a nation ridden people are now displaced. cratic;

has Most that Hai- with poverty and violence. CIGI Ramdin learned, from over panelists agreed

and the Laurier Centre for Military 60 visits to Haiti in the past ten tians need to work on a grassroots

"in- level order to correct their and Strategic DisarmamentStudies years, that Haitians have an in prob-

in their lems and enhance the internation- (LCMSDS) decided to put together tense pride culture," noting

of the the conference, entitled "Haiti's "enormous creativity inarts, dance, al community's perception

Governance Challenges and the music and politics." Yet he also country.

that what needed Another closed session encour- International Community," in an stated they to put

the their into "an envi- the discussion of and attempt to take a closer look at creativity was aged security

of overall of Haitians. solutions needed to create a better ronment stability and peace." the well-being VUSUFKIDWAI life for Haitians. Throughout the closed sessions There was a focus on women's HAITI'S HOPE - Ramdin opens the conference with thoughts on Haiti. told the Last Thursday night the confer- on Friday and Saturday, panelists rights, as one panelist

- that women's are ence began with keynote speaker spoke openly - often disagreeing group groups

the Haitians in strides. in mind all for Haiti. Ambassador Albert Ramdin, Assis- on steps needto take making years ago... keep among necessary

four the conference in it- the a that meets used to be considered a the statistics that only one in Overall, tant Secretary General of Orga- order to create country Rape self that the international nization of American States (OAS), thebasic needs of its people. moral offence, but is now criminal women seek a practitioner." proved

offenders will There also hot debate on Haitians he calls "small UN." one of the sessions, there and receive ten to was a community, including a group a During

is toward a a divide when it came to 15 in There are still the merits of a military-run state or themselves, working Ramdin spoke briefly on Haitian was clear years prison.

future for Haiti. One the of six cases but a state. A of at- better panel- history, but couldn't avoid com- aspect constitutionalism. only to eight per year police-run couple

ist it all after One of the the to re- tendees had up, one dis- menting on the devastating blow participants explained group was encouraged personal experiences wrapped

but in in that the search for member that "women are not bet- with the three the country took with the tragedy through politi- military-run society agreement particular,

were had different views on what is simple words: "Haiti has hope." of four hurricanes hitting in three cal stability, "any society willevolve ter off now than they eight very

Stevens discusses the first presidential debate

who for the ASHLEY DOODNAUTH outlining once again his four-step McCain, voted en-

STAFF WRITER "we will proposal concerning the financial try into Iraq in 2002, said,

crisis. He started by saying that come home with victory and with

stable Friday kicked off the first presiden- there should be oversight in the honour... and we will see a

of the de- in the and a tial debate between John McCain process managing (now ally region fledgling

and Barack Obama: the backdrop nied) $700 billion plan comprised democracy."

win- of as well as en- While McCain focused on was the University of Mississippi taxpayers' money

that is not the Obama drew atten- and the anticipation was high. In suring taxpayers' money ning war,

risk and that will be able to tion to his initial stance of not the build up to the debate in "Ole at they

that when the to enter and the asso- Miss," students gathered in the recoup money mar- wanting Iraq, "We've Grad Pub at Wilfrid Laurier Uni- kets recover. ciated costs of being there.

billion so far... $10 versity (WLU) to listen to political Thirdly, Obama stated that "... spent over $600

that billion month... a timewhen we science Professor Geoffrey Stevens we've got to make sure none a at

of that is CEO in distress here at home," as he spoke of previous presiden- money going to pad are great

tial debates and outlined what he bank accounts or promote golden he said.

he so- would like to see for the first install- parachutes." Lastly, wants to Tracy Mcßay, a fourth-year

and student, de- ment of these debates. help homeowners who have lost ciology English

scribed debate in word: Stevens mentioned that he was theirhouses due to foreclosures. the one

There were looking forward to seeing "how McCain's answer to the question "interruption." many

for instances the debate where comfortable the candidates are and focused on the need transpar- during

both candidates were the 'spin doctors' afterwards," be- ency, accountability and oversight, jockeying

contradicting their fore canvassing the crowd on their saying that"... it has to have a pack- for airtime and

number of essential ele- own opinions. age with a competition.

Once the He led the night with a discus- ments to it." again, inexperience and in the candidates and who It that both of Obama was up sion on two seems, however, can- brought

he for whom. didates did one of McCain's last comments was rooting The results not satisfy Jim Lehrer,

him "I don't think I need on- of this impromptu vote showed and they were prompted by to stated, any

I'm to at the congregation of around forty "get back to the question" and "talk the-job training. ready go

each other about it now." students to be an overwhelmingly to it." right

The of the debate ac- 'pro-Obama' crowd. This was a theme throughout the outcome

Stevens was, Professor Stevens asked what night, where Lehrer continued to cording to Professor

"a draw." McCain would have to do that night probe for answers and push for the

"Obama handled himself well, to impress them, to which fifth- candidates to engage in conversa-

tion rather than declaration. said Stevens. year political science student Josh

The debate will feature Joe Smyth shouted, "Switch parties!" From there, the debate was next October debate moved the East and the Biden and Sarah Palin on The presidential was me- to Middle will to which Professor Stevens diated by Jim Lehrer of The News "lessons ofIraq," as Lehrer put it. 2, love to be- be in, as he says"I Hour, with the leading questions McCain cited the Iraq war as tuning

the financial crisis and mishandled" and watch for train wrecks." centred on ing "very badly RYAN STEWART "fundamental in US debate in the, Grad Pub. bailout plan. needing a change STEVENS SPEAKS - Students watch the

Obama was the first to answer, strategy." International The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday october i, 2008 9

Canadians helping with HIV

"The of needn't be taken. White Mara Silvestri speaks with James White, person, how am I supposed to do three us were working sures anything about it?"' on separate projects and all work- provided the example of donating

with the 15 coffee sold founder of the Global Relief Outreach Foundation With hopes of generating aware- ing primarily same group cents from every on the ness and working toward a solution, of people in the community. We campus to cause, eventually

allow "a student to White, the Director of Programs realized that the community had adding up to

MARA SILVESTRI Africa thanks a (GRO), which works toward edu- and Health and Social Manager of interconnected needs - HIV needs go to school in to

STAFF WRITER outreach cational and social initia- GRO, combined his efforts with two also had poverty needs, poverty few students banding together and

tives in the developing world. other individuals to achieve a shift needs are linked to food issues and starting an initiative."

I in in catch lies in the The HIV/Aids pandemic involves "When left Canada 2001, action. essentially we were really working The thrilling

than that who a lot more a life-threatening there were still a lot of people who While serving as an HIV nurse with the same people," explained fact every group an-

- is then condition it infers a number didn't know about HIV," said White. in Lesotho, Africa, WTiite worked White, discussing the birth of the swers the challenge asked

The of causes on a grand scale. For "When I came back in 2005 I no- alongside an agriculture advisor organization. to challenge another group.

ticed that in three re- James White, this realization was a lot more people were and a community support worker GRO has offices coun- Queen's School of Nursing

Af- about HIV and and ties: Leso- and achieved while visiting Lesotho, talking poverty, and soon came to the realization Canada, the Kingdom of cently accepted completed

It the creation thattheir couldbe and the and is rica. generated of the the number one question now is, efforts combined tho USA, which launched a challenge now challeng-

last school of Global Relief Outreach Foundation 'what do I do about it? I'm just one and directed at a broader cause. its office's grand opening week. ing another nursing.

Another main is the "It started as a way to com- project

bine efforts and people were get- family scholarship fund that aims

in school. ting as much help as necessary to get students back

of One of the initiatives that from the same group people." major

Currently, the three largest proj- GRO works towards is providing

students with ects being undertaken by the orga- opportunities to at-

nization include the new campaign tend school. "On top of giving stu-

dents called the Scholarship Challenge, scholarships we focused on

aimed students modelfor them at university to pro- creating a family so

work vide them with an opportunity to they can together and study

get involved. together," said White.

"The youth in Canada are re- Another initiative, which be-

in in ally motivated to get involved gan 2006, helps HIV-positive

international affairs, particularly women to earn livelihoods through

HIV and poverty. So the scholar- handicrafts, so that they can af-

them HIV ship challenge is a way for to ford their own treatment.

without On of those is an- get engaged giving money top projects

which they probably don't have." other, The Grandmother's Sup-

In fact, the idea is not to be port. "With [the] middle generation

backed financially, hence why the battling HIV in Southern Africa,

have of the challenge is to groups mo- grandmothers are battling or-

tivated students come together and phan crisis, so we recently started

out ideas how to to so carry on generate support grandmothers they

modest of can receive food and healthcare." a amount money.

lies the "This is an opportunity for them The challenge on table for

have to an event or work together you to band together and start an

with their friends and do some- initiative. Check out www.grofoun- GLOBAL RELIEF OUTREACH FOUNDATION

thing aboutit," explained White. dation.org for more information. CONDOM EDUCATION - Young students in South Africa learn the ins and outs of practising safe sex.

Extravagant fundraising mea-

South African shuffle

Interim president Kgalema Motlanthe will serve as the"glue"between former President Thabo Mbeki and possible future president Jacob Zuma

CURTIS MATLOCK deputy leader Motlanthe. 19 ballots South Africa is one of five develop-

CORD INTERNATIONAL - with were spoiled a suspected parlia- ing nations budding econo-

mentarianprotest. mies vying for a position in the GB.

the stands President Motlanthe's South African government was Watching from was policy

is is shaken last Sunday as President ANC leader Jacob Zuma, who. thus far continuity, coupled with

Thabo win next the Mbeki one Mbeki and 11 cabinet minis- largely expected to year's camp; exception to

Zuma is immediate dismissal of ters resigned amid claims ofwrong- general election. However, this was his

without controversial health ful interference in a corruption currently a parliamentary the minister, case against their party's president, seat, imposing special importance Manto Tshabalala-Msimang.

of JacobZuma. on Motlanthe's interim presidency Her endorsement lemon, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO and beetroot antiviral MP Kgalema Motlanthewill serve - the paramount ability to ease ten- garlic over PAST AND FUTURE - Mbeki and Zuma of the ANC party share a laugh. the in the AIDS as interim president of the country. sion between Zuma and Mbeki drugs fight against was

The ill-received. to the surprise of the resignation camps. According BBC,

the prompted Zimbabwean President In his acceptance speech, Mot- SouthAfrica has world's highest Union of Mineworkers. From there thatholds [all parties] together."

infections. he elected Robert Mugabe to name the ordeal, lanthe promised "not to let the cases ofAIDS was secretary-general of Aside from Motlanthe's suitabil-

of democratic order to Because of this more-or-less the African National in interim "very disturbing," in a state-run stability our Congress ity as an president, he is

BBC Herald interview. "But be remain transitional re- 1997 and ten later, the the ANC's safest choice. newspaper compromised... [and to] steady policy, years party's BBC corre-

that," he action the that have have described the interim leader. His humbleness and "Mr low continued, "is the true to policies kept porters deputy spondents say, Motlanthe's

of the and that have as "safe low earned him South African people." South Africa steady, president having hands," relatively profile public profile and lack of a personal

On sustained but who is Motlanthe? the affectionate, nickname of "Mk- Thursday, Mbeki's party, the ensured growth." Kgalema support base means he is regarded

African National to his faith in After a sentence for hulu" in safe Congress (ANC), As a testament ten-year (grandfather Zulu). as a interim president - there

convened in Africa's economic served on Rob- In terms of what South Africa is Cape Town for a se- South course, political activism, no way he could possibly hold on

cret retained finance min- ben Island where Nelson Mandela needs this ballot. Amidst cheers, the chief Motlanthe at time, Motlanthe has to the presidency once Mr. Zuma

justice Manuel, as well as the was also Motlanthe been described the South Afri- announced the tally - 269 ister Trevor imprisoned, by decides his time has come."

of 360 ministers. entered Business votes cast in favour of ANC foreign and minerals politics with the National can Day Paper as "the glue 10 WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 1, 2008 > THE CORD WEEKLY

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Ladies soccer dismal

In a weekend of sub-par performances against Western and Windsor, the

women's failed soccer team to impress yet remain undefeated for the season

ANDREA MILLET but Windsor they appeared to be lacking tempt passed the keeper STAFF WRITER While ambition. they were able only to be saved off the line by a

to keep the Lancers from making Lancers defender. While they were

It was a disappointing weekend for on able in the many attempts their net, the to get close to Lancers' the Wilfrid women's Laurier soc- Hawks lacked drive and had just net, the Hawks just couldn't finish

team, as the 4-0-4 as few chances in their their cer fourth-place opponent's any of shots and, at the final

West- end. Hawks hosted the fifth-place It wasn't until the end of the whistle, hadto settle for yet another

last and first half Laurier ern Mustangs Saturday, that put any pres- disappointing 0-0 draw. the winless Windsor Lancers on sure on the Lancers' net, but were MacLean seems ready to take his

unable to Sunday. capitalize on any of their team back to the beginning, point-

both the ladies failed efforts and In games were goalless at the ing out that they need to work on to impress and while they were half. "everything"

1-0 back able to grasp one point with a When the Hawks came in "[We] just probably hit a slump. win against the Mustangs, Sunday's the second half, they failed to turn Our practices haven't been that

be and their around. Windsor if game proved to frustrating game had great, so hopefully that changes

in 0-0 tie. goalless, ending a a dangerous opportunity to move then our results will change," said

"Both were not very good. Our ahead when defensive player Tania Hopper. "[Our season] started off

wasn't Pedron Lancer in well. kind of performance just great so took down a the really It's seen a down-

it bitbut unless we step up we're going to box and they were awarded a pen- wards spin for a little hope-

have in the but Mai Woeller it will some difficulty future," alty, goalkeeper fully pick up again."

said Captain Sara Hopper. denied Alissa Mazar's shot and kept The Hawks now face the chal-

Head Coach Barry MacLean the ball outof the net. lenge of taking to the road. "It's

said struggled for words to describe his "Good save by our keeper," hard to get used to but other than

after it's feelings Sunday's discourag- MacLean, reluctant to make any that not really that big ofa deal,"

ing performance. "We have to start comment about the penalty that explains Hopper about playing

commented MacLean. "We from home. again," was given. away

The were crap." ladies were not short on Next weekend they will face the

The ladies came onto the field chances in the second half, and Brock Badgers on Saturday and LAURA TOMKINS and moved the ball around, spend- rookie Shannon Kennedy almost then tackle the McMaster Maraud- BALL BATTLE - Sara Hopper attempts to get the ball from a Lancer. ing time in both ends of the field, put the Hawks ahead when her at- ers on Sunday.

Baseball Hawks split weekend

Scott with when rookie hit in- another for the Hawks and TIEJA MACLAUGHLIN At bat, Mahn led off James Bruce an run the

CORD SPORTS and then rewarded field outfielder Andrew Ste- ended with the Blues a single was single, game flying

for stealing second, scoring on a vens settled for a walk, and rookie out twice to left-fielder Mike Ruetz,

the the the win. A rainy Saturday afternoon saw hit from rookie Ryan Panas. Panas Jesse Milanovich loaded bases. giving Hawks

the Laurier Golden Hawks men's also stole second, and then scored A stray pitch from the Blues pegged First-baseman Young made sev-

baseball team take on the Toronto off McKinnon to make it a 2-0 ball third-year Brian MacDonald, and eral key plays both offensively and

Blues in double-header for the Hawks. the Hawks walked score. for the Hawks. Varsity a at game in to defensively "Guys

Bechtel Park in Waterloo. A couple of drops in Laurier's Mahn had a hit tip off the glove of were just getting on base a lot bet-

Laurier it the and and it the last met up with the Blues right field tied up for Blues, a Blues player, another run was ter gave me opportunity

in their season opener, where the and a fumble at shortstop put them scored. The bases remained loaded to drive them in," he said.

Hawks came out on top. This time ahead. with a hit from veteran Chris Pit- "We came through; had a couple

around, however, each team took Cranking two more balls to cen- taway, and Panas scored an RBI. big walks, got some base run-

Curtis one game. tre field, the Blues scored a total Fourth-year veteran Young ners on, and had a few key hits.

The Blues a close first of five in the second then hit double and tied The relief did won game runs inning a it up at pitchers a good job,"

that ended final. and the but another in a 3-2 Then, in alone, two more in next seven, run scored by commented Head Coach Scott

them 7-2 lead. the in ■ ia(vl-4i an action-packed game two, the earned a Blues kept them the game. Ballantyne.

Hawks to battle back and fresh on the With loaded bases from "We used lot of managed Keeping pitchers yet a guys today; we

the another secure a 10-8 victory. Laurier mound, Hawks man- walk, Toronto switched got some rookies in that hadn't

The Hawks started the second aged to hold off the Blues in the pitchers in a desperate attempt to really been in. It was a good overall

off when catcher Fra- the for a Golden their butboth Panas and team in two." game strong, third, setting stage keep lead, game game

ser MacKinnon robbed the Blues Hawk comeback. Young walked. The Hawks will face Waterloo in

oftheir first with The the from Milan- their run a stellar tag at turning point was at Singles Stevens, next game today at 7:00 p.m.

home plate. plate in the bottom of the fourth, ovich, and MacDonald brought in at Bechtel Park.

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Men win pick up

and draw at home

The men's soccer team moves to 4-1-3 on the season as they down Western

and tie Windsor in of their last two three home games of the season

the who LUKE DOTTO a long through-ball, as Mus- El-Abbar, just 24 hours ear-

STAFF WRITER collidedwith his had been the tangs goalkeeper lier cause of both

defenders. Western goals, was the cause of

Cawker the de- the comeback this time around. Parity is a curious thing in sport, slipped through

week after the fence and theball sal- An for, one shocking put away to astounding pitch-long pass

number-one ranked squad in the vage a point for a squad that didn't from box to box by El-Abbar to

the Wilfrid Laurier deserve it. Mori him time country, men's gave just enough

welcomed the Head Coach Mario and re-direct the ball soccer team sev- Halapir space to as

enth ranked team to Alumni Field was concise in his analysis of the it came to his feet, and it trickled

on Saturday. game; "I am disappointed with past the Lancers keeper.

Despite appearing sluggish for the way we played today. It wasn't That goal was followed shortly

the entire match, the Hawks man- good enough; it just wasn't good by a free-kick taken by defence-

aged two goals in the final seven enough." man Matt Smith which went off

minutes of the game and sent the Following the uplifting result the post, off the keep, and into the

Western effort the the Mustangs home empty- from the uninspiring against net giving Hawks lead they

NATASHA handed. the Mustangs on Saturday, the deserved. DILKIE

SCRUM! - A herd of the ball from the Hawks. The struck Hawks the Windsor sit Laurier Mustangs keep away Mustangs early, a welcomed Refusing to back,

long, lob shot from well out went Lancers with outstretched arms continued to attack, and a de-

over goalie Yousef El-Abbar's on Sunday. termined fourth-year midfielder

ticked off the crossbar and The effort and Imran in hands, pace displayed Ahmed drew a penalty in, and just four minutes into the by the Golden Hawks was a com- the box. Smith stepped up for Women's the Hawks' shoulders sank. turnaround from the the his shot game plete previ- penalty-kick, burying rugby rd Western struck again in the 43 ous day. down the middle and thus secur-

free-kick from outside The Hawks fell be- the for the Hawks. minute, a once again ing victory

the box called for when With home in wasn't correctly hind early on, however, a just one game left fall to Western and the adventurous the Lau- the thanks by El-Abbar, through-ball slipped past season, to a scheduling

and trickled defenceand the Hawks will have take try was tipped into rier a Lancerpounced quirk, to

the back of the net. on it as theball was tucked just out theirbipolar play on the road.

With seven minutes remaining of reach and into the corner. Halapir was quick to praise The women's rugby team lost an 18-5 decision in the match, forward Mathieu "Even going a goal down, we the home-field atmosphere, and

Mori headed in a rare corner kick. didn't fall apart, we didn't drop, wanted to single out one particu- against last season's Canadian finalists, Western Although Western remained we kept playing and got our goal larly rowdy consortium offans.

th in control after the marker, third- back," said Halapir. "Our 12 man is the High St.

forward Cawker That would be the for the lines for her year Spencer only legiti- Hooligans, they're great TREVOR SCHIEDEL province-leading sev-

would that three min- mate threat the Lancers would and that STAFF WRITER enth change just game, they're funny, try.

later. the ofthe afternoon. bit of love utes pose for rest gives our boys a a lift, I'd "My girls played for 80 minutes;

Cawker chased down In remarkable could the hastily a revivification, to see them travel with us." Nothing dampen spirits they didn't stop," said Armatage.

ofthe Wilfrid women's made decisions, Laurier rug- "They very smart

loss by team after an 18-5 at Univer- they played outstanding defence

sity Stadium Saturday afternoon. and played with all their heart."

have been defeated second the They may by Going into the half,

but the Western (4-0), considering Mustangs had an 18-5 advantage

took the how the 62-0 beating they from Ca- over the Hawks, and that's

nadian finalists last when the year game finished.

two teams collided, the coaches The Hawks came close to scor-

their and players were ecstatic with ing another try mid-way through

team's performance andeffort. the second half, but Harrison was

"We didn't really focus on the pulled down by the jersey by a

competition at all. We just focused chasing Mustang.

thrilled on what we needed to do to stop Regardless, the team was

whomever and then have tie for the came at us to played to a 0-0

themwhatever that final and the has give threats we 40 minutes effort

had," explained Head Coach Jenni- provided the team with much con-

fer Armatage. fidence going forward.

looked if "Our theboard Early on, however, it as goal was to get on

the their this because we have never Mustangs were on way to year,

another the Hawks. scored and we romp over against [Western]

the mark ofthe the that At 7:20 game, were able to accomplish early,"

able said bad Mustangs were to punch in Harrison. "It was just too

at their first try, followedby two more we just couldn't push through

tries before the 16-minute mark. the end there."

Western tries a was not able to convert "Those two quick gave us

and the but had we any kicks, though, score rough start, punched

that I'm would was 15-0 early on. one through, surewe

But the Hawks had no intentions have scored anotherone after that,"

of backing down, and continued said Armatage.

has with a remarkable determination The team is now 1-3 and one

and intensity. final, regular-season game against

They then received a spark at McMaster.

the 18-minute mark. Inside cen- Even though they were beaten

this tre Lindsay Harrison charged for a Saturday, the team is treating

loose ball, creating a turnover and one as a win.

forcing a penalty on the Mustangs. "Second half, zero-zero, against

national take that Western was forced to kick the ball the [finalists], I'll

LAURA TOMKINS who was to the Hawks. any day," said Armatage,

- their and ex- FIREPOWER! Ben Clifford fires a shot at the Windsor Lancers' goalkeeper during game on Sunday. Centre Beth Landowski caught quick to correct herself

the ball and ran it down the side- claim, "other than a win!" Cord > The Weekly Wednesdayoctober i, 2008 SPORTS 13

Hawks win battle

this battle In year's of Waterloo, both teams fought hard on the field;

the however, it was Golden Hawks who proved victorious over the Warriors

LAUREN MILLET merited ing and historically it's always a re- Thompson about his con-

SPORTS EDITOR but nection ally grinded out game, we were with Chambers. "They re-

able to fight through," commented ally weren't the prettiest balls in the

Under the and in grey skies, front Thompson. world, but it helps having some of of a sopping wet University of Wa- The Hawks offence continued to the most talented receivers. Him terloo crowd of homecoming 2,200, improve their game and build on and Josh Bishop were awesome to- the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks working together as a unit. Having day." Thompson completed 17 of26 football battled the Warriors switched much of their focus from for 357 the in- team passes yards on day, and with 38-23 emerged a victory. their running game to passing, cluding four touchdowns and two

Last win Saturday's brought the Thompson was seen looking to the interceptions. now unranked Hawks' often for nationally air more completions. Chambers had eight recep- record to 3-2 on the season. "The strength of our offence, no tions for 119 yards, including one

is receivers. and "We were very fortunate to come secret, our Easily they touchdown, a punt return for out ofhere with commented the best 33 a win," are group on our team," yards. Bishop added his own

Manager of Football Operations said Thompson. "We have to get 39 yards in two catches with one

much and HeadCoach Gary Jeffries. "The the ball to them as as we can touchdown.

Waterloo kids played exceptional; because we know that once they "It's all the guys on the team, they

I the coaching staff did a great job have the ball, they will make plays. gave me the confidence neededto RYAN STEWART of them. Full credit to And make that much be said preparing they my job on this field," Chambers.

STEPPIN' AROUND - Hawks' Shamawd Chambers evades safety Mitch Waterloo for the battle that it was easier." "The reason I'm doing what I'm do- Nicholson's tackle only to be hit by no. 44, linebacker Jordan Verdone. today." Particularily impressive was ing on the field is because they have

While it wasn't and times rookie receiver Shamawd in easy, at Cham- the confidence me to make the

end it not overly pretty, the Hawks man- bers, who seemed to have really plays." message across," said Jeffries. "We the of the day, noneof should

to it and hold found his within the Hawks' Penalties issue for but we're have but said aged pull together groove were a huge are very talented, not happened, they did," off the relentless offensive formation. had about the Warriors. Quar- Jeffries the Hawks, many times being the playing to that ability right now. Chambers penalty situa- terback Luke Thompson threw two nothing but praise for Chambers: cause for big plays coming back We're going to. I'm really happy we tion. "We have to learn from them.

the touchdown passes in fourth "[He's] special. We knew he was and forcing Laurier deep into their got the win, but I'm disappointed You can't really be upset about

the that is quarter to secure the victory for the special coming in, and he has done own end. By the conclusion of the with way we played." them because next week a new

Hawks. to make think other- the Hawks had accumulated "The week." nothing us game, unecessary roughness pe-

"You have be with wise. He be better than 14 for 145 there is for them. The Hawks will look fix their to sharp your might even penalties yards. nalities, no place to reads because they throw every- we thought he was." "We have to be better than we It's something that needs to be mental errors quickly, as they re-

fixed. have action face the thing at you covereage-wise. We "[There] were so many times to- were, we made far too many mis- You can't them," Jeffries turn to Saturday to knew we're be when I threw the ball mental that added. Ottawa Gee Gees at Frank-Clair they going to ex- day just up takes, mistakes, really cited because it's their homecom- there and he made We have that "It's all in the heatof the At Stadium in Ottawa. a play," com- are costing us. to get game.

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KARl PRITCHARD Notsch dresses down his usual bro says, "I just wanted to be comfy, that's The Hipster: Maletta is a student who bridges FEATURES EDITOR tastes for some comfy sweats. Notsch why I threw them on;' continuing to Indulges in avant-garde fashion. the gap between hipster and thrifty, describes his style as "laid back" and say that her feet were not hot; "[the Often seen wearing band t-shirts or picking up clothes from Value Vil­ Fashion stereotypes: they're every­ said of his outfit that he "just woke Uggs] feel like slippers, and we're in clothing of the kitsch variety. Digs lage, as well as re-using his own where. I make them, you make them, up in the morning and put it on:' here [the Concourse] so it's like air Ray-Ban or Ray-Ban-esque sunglass­ clothes, "I already wore these pants but what is the inspiration behind Although the bro look can be seen conditioned:' es. Has a soft spot for skinny jeans and and they're kind of dirty so I figured I these stereotypes? Do people live up frequently around campus, the look However, Laurier student Steph­ Converse sneakers. didn't want to dirty new pants:' to what many might think their fash­ is not enjoyed by everyone. Jenna any Lau voices her opinion that she The hipster may not be as com­ Student Yazmin Butcher was also ion says about them, or are people Lansky is "not a fan of the popped-up dislikes the style of"wear[ing] winter mon as the bro or preppy girl stereo­ rocking a more unique, hip style, conscious of what they wear day to collar on polos;' and fellow student boots and ... mini skirts and stuff like types, but they are easier to point out wearing a skinny jeans/Converse day? Make way for the latest popu­ Craig Chaplin could not agree more. that, it's like a clash of season and in a crowd due to their adventurous sneakers combo with a fitted leather lar, hybrid or innovative fashions as that really bothers me:' fashion. jacket. Laurier students divulge their style Augustine says she is inspired by Laurier student Matthew Rich­ Butcher's outfit was inspired "by secrets. The Preppy Girl: celebrity Beyonce Knowles' ability ardson was spotted wearing skinny the weather;' and she calls her hip­ Follows trends. Currently bringing to make anything looked dressed up. jeans, classic black Cons and a vin­ ster, stand-out style "eclectic:' back spandex tights. Enjoys wear­ Fellow student Elizabeth Casselman, tage Steve Urkel t-shirt. Richardson lheBro: ing Ugg boots with a combination eager to show off her new summer likes to check out stores like "Urban Doesn't stray far from trends. Likes of shorts, skirts or tights. Often seen pashmina, also takes tips from the Outfitters, American Apparel, Club Hippie/Thrifty: to look good. Enjoys brand names carrying belongings in an oversized media, being inspired by hit TV show Monaco [and] Detox;• when looking Low maintenance. Enjoys being com­ and polo shirts. May or may not pop purse. Sex and the City. for clothes to complete his style. fortable yet stylish. Doesn't mind collar. Student Geny Augustine is a girl Student Megan Braun, wear­ When asked to describe his style, second-hand clothes. Also a fan ofthe Laurier student Paul Borcsok, who may be deemed "preppy;' but ing trendy black tights and a casual Richardson said it was "tight, colour­ Converse sneaker. decked out in a Hollister t-shirt and is one for whom deciding what to shirt, likes to shop at Hollister and ful, bright, happy . . . appealing to Students Claire Doran and Craig a pair of jeans, admits that his style wear is not a pressing issue. When Abercrombie and describes her style most people I guess;• as well as be­ Chaplin may be considered thrifty, a is of the bro variety. Borcsok likes to describing her outfit, a casual shirt as easy. "I don't want to take a lot ing influenced by his favourite bands major clue to this being their admis­ shop at "Hollister and Abercrombie;' with shorts and near-knee-high Ugg of time to do something everyday;' and musicians. sion to liking to shop for clothes at and says that his outfit was inspired boots, Augustine says, "I just wanted said Braun. "If I'm going out I'll take Richardson's clothing may be dif­ thrift stores. by his mood. to be kind of casual but at the same a little bit [of] extra time, but not ev­ ferent and out-there but he values Doran described her style as "low Student Michael Winters, sport­ time polished, so I stuck to neutral eryday. I just get up and go:' his defined style: "I dislike mainly the maintenance" and friend Chaplin ing a collared dress shirt, is another colours:• When asked about the throw­ people who don't try to [have style]; agreed, confirming his statement by guy somebody may slot into the bro When asked about the contra- back-to-the-nineties trend of wear­ there's so much out there to do." telling The Cord: "Today, I'm wearing category. When asked about what in­ sum­ ing spandex tights as pants, Braun Fellow student Frank Maletta is the same clothes I wore yesterday:' spires fashion, Winters suggests the mer-ti me responded that she picked up the also a fan of skinny jeans, "I like tight Chaplin likes to take it easy and media has an influence on students. Ugg boot tights from H&M and "just wore them pants a lot because they make me may not put too much effort into If you take the latest phenomenon fashion as pants with no skirt over top run faster ... I just like tight pants:' his style. "These are the only of the Kanye West sunglasses trend trend, Au­ or anything:' into account, you may see where gustine Winters is coming from. Matt Fisher puts a spin on the bro fashion, deeming himself an "urban bro:' Rocking jeans with a bright, neon t-shirt and whiteframed sun­ glasses, Fisher claims to use his hy­ brid hipster-bra look to attract the ladies. Jason Notsch may be considered a bro in hiding. Enjoying shopping sprees at Hollister and Holt Renfrew,

GRAPHIC BY JULIE MARION PHOTOS BY SYDNEY HELLAND AND LAURA TOMKINS lY THE (ORD WEEKLY • WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1, 2008 fEATURE.1s ~alk: Laurier's fashions sthe motivation behind fashion stereotypes at Laurier

shoes I own, I wear nothing but dent that may be stereotyped as a remain stylish at the same time, de­ and at-shirt is comfortable, not hard casual look as "natural... just fitted jeans, and I really like unicorns;' hippie. scribing her style as comfortable yet on the eyes, and yet still lacks any stuff so I'm comfortable." said Chaplin, wearing a pair of black Preferring to shop at Value Village, polished. sort of real style. Putting a spin on inspiration, Converse sneakers with jeans and a Pries likes "clothes that are second­ Wearing sweats with quirky boot­ Wearing jeans and: A colourful Young says he looks to everything for t-shirt featuring a unicorn. hand, that are fair trade" and dislikes like slippers and a brightly striped shirt, Laurier student Jenna Lansky his style muse. "People beilig com­ Keeping with the low-mainte­ "styles that involve expensive clothes scarf, Carino said she gets her fash­ said she likes to ~ at popular fortable in their own skin and ac­ nance theme, student Ben Mitchell and clothes that are exploitative of ion inspiration by "looking at other stores like West 49 aDd Boathouse. tually having confidence about their was also wearing a re-usable bright .other people and other places and people, [and) noticing their style a Lansky likes tolook nice without clothes; I like that," saidYoung. green t-shirt from his job at a sum­ the environment." little bit." too much effort When describing Student Stephany Lau, wearing mer camp. On the other hand, student Bri­ her outfit, LanskY said, "it was comfy skinny jeans and a black shirt, de­ Mitchell may be stereotyped as onna Cabral chose her laid-back, and I just picked it when I got up scribes her style as.J~~Jtlsual, a hippie based on his full· ~d, Dressed Down: casual outfit because "it was freezing today becau8e I had to go to class... very simple... I'm ~ a$ellow complimented by a general apathy Likes to wear sweatpants or pajamas cold and I was really cold so I put on nothing too special." person so it kind of.. oi ymood ,. ·' :a..- -~ towards his facial hair. He grew said but may still try to remain stylish. En­ my sweats." Laurier student Jessica Blake, too:· beard over the summer and ended joys being comfortable and doesn't Cabral calls her taste "pretty flex­ dressed in a pair of jeans and a up liking it, not even;diinking about care who knows. Fashion may not be ible," and doesn't limit herself to Champion sweater, describes her portraying a hippie-hke image when top priority. Potentially hungover. certain stores when shopping, ex­ style as "very laid-back:' s on)j when deciding to keep it. Dave Oakley is a student who likes cept for when it comes to spending Blake's outfit is one typical of stu­ I'm spoiled. Ot.lier ~ell just wliat­ Richard G~ may be thought to to be comfortable on campus. De­ money: "If it's too expensive, forget dents at Laurier. Similar looks can be ever is casual like RW&CO ... maybe have a hippie-inspired style. Wear­ scribing his style as '"pretty casual it. I'll walk around, splurge here and found where Blake likes to shop, at sometimes ing a collared shirt given to him by [and] comfy," Oakley admits that "I there:' "Old Navy, whatever is cheap;' giving Blnenotes a friend from Chile and a colourful like to wear sweaters a lot" a wealth of classic casual options for 'When I'm side bag, Garvey describes his style Jenny Solda is a Laurier student students everywhere. feeling as "casual and relaxed:' who also falls into the dressed-down Classic Casual: Student Simeon Young has simi­ s tin­ Liking to shop for hand-me­ category. Echoing Oakley by describ­ Follows some trends. Jeans are staple lar tastes to Blake's bargain hunt­ gier or downs, Garvey says that his style is ing her style as both comfortable and piece in wardrobe. Doesn't feel the ing, shopping at "anywhere cheap. cheaper:' not inspired by anything but instead casual, Solda says she picked out her need to stand out. Strives for comfort, H&M is pretty cheap "more so social pressure to look laid-back outfit consisting of sweats a favourite ofalmost any student. sometimes [and) normal I guess, which isn't really an and a casual top because "I Sometimes dressing casual is a Old Navy:' inspiration:' woke up at 9:30 and had to need for every student no mat- Young de­ Jacob Pries, wearing a pair of be at class for ten!" ter what style you may have or scribes his ripped jeans with sandals, a casual Laurier student Sarah identify with. shirt and long blond hair topped Carino is a dressed-down with a hat, is another stu- student who likes to 16 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1,2008 > THE CORD WEEKLY

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Thai that with flavours. Served Sun restaurant serves up fresh, contemporary cuisine surprises its complementary on interesting

finish. of advice: displays, this Thai food is a delight to look at and even better to eat from start to Just one piece don't get dessert

- bean crushed The interesting interior decor ofthe restau- wontons for $5.50 that arrived with a sweet sprouts, peanuts and lime. Tofu

seed Stuffed with chicken and and chicken added rant was a lovely complement to the meal, sesame dip. were as well, although the

chicken with Buddha head statues lining the walls, shrimp, and garnished with carrot and onion was slightly overcooked. However,

overall modern- doused in this this could be overlooked due Asian-inspired art and an strips a sweet vinegar dressing, completely to

The made the fact that the food delicious. The looking appearance. appetizer was delightful. appetizer was por-

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meal. with of the of late. MICHELLE CALDARONI were a pleasant start to the arrive, we were presented some

STUDENT LIFE EDITOR The noodle Often, restaurants botch Asian food and most interesting displays of food found in dancing rice dish ($l3, also

make it Americanized version that Waterloo. Not were the dishes known as see came with thick rice a greasy, only garnished phat aw)

red and - the but the themselves noodles, sauce. Thai Sunrestaurant with its urban, contem- only half-heartedly represents original. beautifully, garnishes peppers soya The

with Thai which were useful and For the fried dish was that the porary setting - serves up tantalizing dishes This is not the case Sun, tasty. instance, moderately good, except

of health-conscious rice was laid on a hollow that noodles were over-cooked and flaccid. that are equally appealing to the eye. Located has perfected the art ($l5) pineapple How

"dance" in the Waterloo Town Square Mall at 75 King chic dishes made with fresh and tasty addedflavour to the food. they was never understood.

St. South, Thai Sun makes traditional Thai ingredients. The spinning noodle dish ($l3) which is One of the most interesting things about

- known ThaiSun the music in the cuisinewith a fresh twist. The meal began with an appetizer crispy also as Phat Thai, came with crisp was playing restau-

rant. There was no lounge music or generic

radio station, but rather what seemed like a

wait-staffmember's iPod on the random set-

ting. One after the other, Norah Jones, Stevie

selectionof and Wonder, Queen, a jazz more

came out of the stereo. This mix of musical

but taste was unusual, appealed to everyone

at the table.

For dessert, the selection was slim. Fried

banana and ice cream or coconut cheesecake

were the options. We chose the cheesecake

because it seemed safer, but after the first bite

the decision. we instantly regretted

The cakewas stiff - likenedto actual cheese

- and with was very plain. It was garnished

same-coloured, unidentifiable fruit. After

the asking waitress, we were informed that

they were litchi fruit. Tasteless, beige litchi

fruit. The coconut sprinkles added nothing to

this tasteless and hard dessert.

Do not let this negative dessert description

from Thai Sun, however. stop you eating at

In fact, the meal was delightful, refreshing

flavours and contemporary; the interesting

and and exotic. The atmosphere was inviting

warm, with a modern twist. The vegetables

the were crisp, portions generous.

and deli- Thai Sun provided an enjoyable

will cious experience which hopefully you

TOMKINS LAURA also try. One word of advice though: go

THAI-RIFFIC - The Noodle" dish at Thai Sun restaurant comes covered with lime and fresh, crisp bean "Spinning peanuts, sprouts. somewhere else for dessert. Enjoy!

the Every Wednesday, 10 wings and a some spice to your love life,

in KW of domesticbeer in Waterloo of- student deals are $16.00, Savvy pitcher Stag Shop uptown tax included. Not a beer drinker? fers students a 10 percent discount,

Love You can just buy 10 wings for $5.99. while the Shop located at King

those who with read- St.and Columbia students a For keep up gives Student deals are offered all over the Kitchener-Waterloo area, but where is discount. Both stores ing for fun even as the school work 20 percent

- for the stock a collection of sex cos- piles up or procrastinators toys, a The Cord has been some mystery. Weekly doing bargain hunting... and who still need to purchase a novel tumes, condoms, lubricants

- films. or two for an English class there pornographic

Time CORDEIRO and the second for and used bookstores a different Coffee AMBER Bluenotes, Footlocker, Pizza Pizza, get $20 one way are many new On note,

CORD STUDENT LIFE in Waterloo. Albert Street is 24 FedEx Kinko's, Guess?, Harvey's, or $40 return. at 460 open

Second thosewho Old Goat Books Street hours and boasts free Internet ac- Urban Behavior and Cup, For enjoy a good game at 99 King

with lo- little farther off- Most students are on a tight bud- to name a few. of pool friends, Dooley's is North buys and sells quality used cess. Since it is a

home for cated East. books and has stock. be a get, as tuition and rent are always Planning on travelling at 35 University Avenue over 24,000 in campus, it can good, quiet

and There where not on the rise. So where can cash- the weekend, or maybe visiting a Mondays Tuesdays are student is also The Bookworm, lo- place to study you are

this friend different school? The where one hour cated be distracted friends strapped scholars go in town to at a nights, you can buy at 65 University Avenue East, as likely to by

bus terminal located and free. Ladies which sells used books for half the the owner findgood deals and discounts? Greyhound at ofpool get one play passing by. Better yet,

Charles Kitchener free and domes- Abdullah offer a There are many establishments 15 Street West in every Wednesday, cover price. Majd says, "[We]

that offers off bus fare with tic dollars. Clark on ev- in the Kitchener-Waterloo area 10 percent pitchers are only eight As owner Marg explains, 20 percent student discount

valid student from Ethel's located "Students and lit- with of a stu- offer discounted rates and special any photo ID Lounge, at 114 come in buy erything presentation

promotions with the presentation a secondary or post-secondary King Street North, offers a different erature and plays all the time, and dent card."

drink of where are of a Laurier student card. institution. food or special every night even science fiction." No matter you living

there The Laurier sells Stu- If international stu- the week. Taco is one of neither of these this or Bookstore you are an Tuesdays Although stores year, on off-campus,

be dent with card Student the for students much close Laurier dent Price Cards (SPC) that can an ID or a best nights hungry offers a student discount, it is are many places to

The Price receive 25 on when can four than books that offer fair and weekly purchased for $8.50 plus tax. Card, you can per- a budget, you buy cheaper buying at ma- prices

off adult If beef for SPC offers a 10-15 percent dis- cent an ticket. you are tacos only $2.00. jor retailers like Chapters. specials.

of retailers and with If and If have much count at an array travelling a companion, you you enjoy wings beer, you already too

adult fare is for do and add restaurant chains, such as Aldo, can purchase one regular Wednesday wing night you. reading to you want to The Cord Weekly ■ Wednesday October Student Life i, 2008 . 19

CORD-O-SCOPES

Libra Aries I libra.

Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 Mar. 21 - Apr. 19

It will occur to you this month that You feel that tfie weight of the

world made you've never really been close to you growup too fast,

and anyone, that you exploit all and that you missed crucial as-

the people you know for your own pects of being a kid. This month,

selfish desires. It's make time to finally sure you avoid any contact

and be honest - tell with open up ev- the opposite sex for fear

in eryone that you only want to use of cooties, and defecate your

them for personal gain. It's the pants at least once.

only decent thingto do.

Taurus

Scorpio Apr. 20 - May 20 WW

Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 SL

will This month your dreams have

the best is liv- real life. They say revenge extra significance to your

well. This should Make don't ing month, you sure you have dreams

obsess all in over finding the people where you die, case they hap-

hated back in to I'd you high school, pen come true. In fact, forgo

see which of them are all. Go stock living well, any sleep at up on

and then their flaws the expose to coffee and speed.

world. That'll show 'em! gemlni Gemini

sagitianus c ... . Sagittarius May 21 - June 20 \ jf|B

Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 Kjf

This month will be a time of deep

Due to the Sagittarius constella- change and transformation in

tion close to Ursa life. You could it's GetLaurier! active moving Major, your say the

don't be if time in one's surprised you begin life where a person

to feel patriotic this month. This from child to adult. goes Or, you

could in mean you'll enlist the could say that it's the time that MICHELLE ATTARD

or a and WAA HOO - Two members army join political party. Or, stress responsibility finally of the Women's Athletic Association who are active in the Laurier community. slath- maybe you'll go streaking, overcome your last lines of youth-

ered in bacon ful Have fun with peameal grease, optimism. that. The Athletics waving the Canadian flag and WLU Complex offers students a variety of options for screaming the national anthem Cancer

the at of your lungs. It's to June 21 - 22 volunteering, getting active and making the most of their extra-curriculars top up July you, really.

NICOLE WRAY a few of the aerobics classes the rock just wall at all open Sometimes think that climbing Capricorn you you buy STAFF WRITER available with the purchase of a times, or can go time dur- Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 too you any §||| many things. Really what's

is also a the for pass. Cyclefit popular op- ing year a small fee. feel bad is that making you you

If active is on list of tion You getting your that offers a variety of class can drop in to the AC realize that gym- subconsciously you to do this then Laurier and times. The dead- things year, types nasium or stadium to Your romantic life has been don't Do sign-up gymnasium go- buy enough. you even has for many options you to choose line is November 1 for these recre- basketball, badminton, vol- well of late. play ing very as Well, good own a set of gold teeth? You only from. If you have missed ation indoor sign-ups programs. leyball, soccer, ball news, it's to even better. own iPhone? If hockey going get one you keep

for intramurals, there are still mul- "It's around $50 class. There and field on various per sports days Then much worse. Then pretty spending at that pathetic rate, the

involved in is tiple ways can get a double as well where the week. Schedules you pass you throughout okay. Then terrible again. Then communists win.

athletics at Laurier that will beat and can cyclefit aerobics or can be foundon the Laurier Athlet- fantastic. the get cy- Oh, by way, you routine. the regular gym clefit and Pilates," explained Recre- ics website. should probably know that your

ation Assistant Gwen Fraser. lover is bipolar. July 23 - Aug. 22 For the ladies The AC also offers a variety of Personal training

dance classes like aero, ballet, jazz Aquarius

If want to volunteer and Whether you your hip hop. would like to learn 20 - Wll you Jan. Feb. 18 You are feeling guilty this month

time and meet other like-minded "There 25 dance are classes that how to use the equipment cor- because you have given in to ha- the As- women, Women's Athletic we offer, the martial arts or program- rectly, would like to a tred. You feel you get bad that you hate sociation Laurier is (WAA) of al- and rock-hard the AC offers like ming, yoga pilates," explained six-pack, You to think that be a some no you'll people for reason. Stop

new members. Amanda the interest trainers ways accepting Hall, special for students. You famous actor one personal day. Hollywood being such a hippie. There's no

"We're a club that coordinator. helps promote can have a one-on-one session, a has another word for people like feeling more exhilarating than healthy and active the Dance class members will have living among a two-on-one session, or a ses- - call themwaiters. Time group you they some good ol' fashioned arbitrary

female students on we do chance to at the end of the trainer. campus; perform sion with a personal to realistic: not the next hate. the get you're Keep up good work! a bunch of in events on and semester the dance showcase. If are interested in campus you becoming Brad Pitt. You're not even the next

we also do some in the com- The date for dance classes a things sign-up personal trainer, Laurier offers extra in School so High Musical 4, Virgo

munity," Andrea Elliott, has but if there is still room explained passed, courses in First Aid and CPR, as it and a give up get job. Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 the of the president WAA. in the class, late be well as to registration may programs certify you as a

The volunteers WAA on cam- available. personal trainer.

pus at events like the Outstanding Pisccs You around fjgfr go campus thinking Women of Laurier football Did know? event, - Drop-in options you Feb. 19 Mar. 20 that adores everyone you. The games and cheer dates, where the truth is, you're less popular than

WAA to women's team The Athletics Centre offers lane WLU students book tennis goes varsity can You're more and Dion. becoming more Stephane Rather than try- games to cheer on WLU's female swimming day of the week courts at the Waterloo Tennis Club of every aware your mortality. Well, it's ing to win the favour of the whole

teams. The WAA volunteers at off- available to students at extra in no (located Waterloo Park) for a about damn time. Once real- student you body, focus on making a

events such as the CIBC fee. discounted campus rate of $12 dollars an ize that life is a void and mean- few solid friends. If that doesn't Cure Run for the and helping run "Lane swims are hour. Monday, ingless pursuit with no "Rock satisfying work, wear your out with a gym class for elementary school Wednesday and from 7:30 If are in Friday you residence, you can conclusion, can reach- you stop your Hawk out" shirt and never

girls. until 9 and 12 to 2 floor active a.m., a.m., p.m. get your by planning a for false and leave ing meanings empty the house without a frisbee.

Interested students can email of the week rock single day aerobics, or p.m. every climbing, Pilates promises of happiness. Just learn

[email protected]. including weekends... and at class. night cyclefit to drift like else. Join the Dave everyone Shore, son ofa naturopathic 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thurs- To for of sign up any the pro- fucking club. healerand alien an abduction sur- Classes Fraser. and day," says grams courses that the Athletic vivor, was born with a unique gift. Anotherfun the AC offers option Centre offers, students can go to He could predict futures that were Dirty dancing, cardio dance, ath- is rock climbing. You can www.athletics.wlu.ca. purchase almost always incorrect. Spooky. letic training and kickboxing are a pass that will give you access to Opinion 20 WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 1,2008 ■ THE CORD WEEKLY

Careerfair should reflect student body

all The university Career Fair held and as an event targeted at uni-

last Wednesday in RIM Park, co- versity students, preferential treat-

hosted under- be by WLU, saw many ment shouldn't given to some

graduate students and recent grads students simply because they are

leave with optimistic visions of the the easiest to market.

future. Laurier has a number of well-

But, it saw even more students regarded arts, science and music leave frustrated and thatthe should be discouraged programs school with the lack of potential career op- proud of. The opportunities provid-

tions available to them at the fair. ed by the career fair should reflect

Or, at least the fair would have, this.

if it provided more incentive for Incoming students are attracted

students not studying business, en- to such programs with the prom-

gineering or computer science to ise that they will one day leave

attend at all. Laurier's walls and enter reward-

The event, which catered mostly ing careers in their field. It sends

to students looking for jobs in the a disheartening message to these

students fair corporate or technological sec- when Laurier's career

tors, was hardly representative of cannot even imagine what sorts of the studentbodies for which it was industries these graduates could

created. Not only is Arts the biggest work in.

faculty at WLU, but Universities of One must wonder if attracting a

Waterloo and Guelph both house more diverse set of employers to

faculties. the fair would be all that difficult. very large arts

To see that Laurier Career Servi- There are numerous industries and

who the fair, available ces, helped organize job opportunities to arts,

and could not attract more employers science music students.

looking for arts and science-ori- For next year's fair, Career Servi-

ented students is disappointing. ces' job is to find them, and bring

Students of Lau- them RIM Park. owe it, every faculty at to They not

rier - arts, music, business and sci- just to the students, but to the well-

- ofthe ence the same tuition with fees, being university. Vote pay your values,

WLUSU needs to look into notyour background better accessibility in clubs

Special Projects Editor Laura Carlson says voter identity is complicated Ifthe discrepancy between Shermeen Khan and Laurier Musical Theatre

(LMT) earlier this week can tell us anything, it's that the Wilfrid Laurier

Students' Union do more to foster at least don't vot- University (WLUSU) can accessibility away, politically. Though I regret any

on campus. From the time I was in elemen- ing decision I've made up until

Neither Khan nor Laurier Muscial Theatre needbe scrutinized has been embed- this - would intensely tary school, it point my only regret

for the it seems it was betweenthe two ded brain that has be if hadn't event; merely a miscommunication in my Ontario I participated in ev-

initiated emotional reactions. LAURA CARLSON dominated the discourse of election - this time parties by our ery possible

SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR While Kahn was upset by the special concessions made by LMT dur- country for too long, and that they around I'm not willing to vote for

ing auditions due to her blindness, her complaints could have gone have only been able to do it with a particular party just because of

the club's HR rather than WLUSU election it's their breed of how raised. through campus procedures, directly to During any season, own super political I was

administration. lot commonplace to see campaign henchman: the Liberal Party. I've come to disagree with a

The is in that it shows that WLUSU event significant ought to provide re- signs scattered across the riding, Political alienation was always ofpolicies put in place by Harper's

sources to clubs such as LMT for with household's social studies - the $45 million cuts campus dealing accessibility situa- proclaiming a sup- a popular topic in government

to such for and I've tions prevent misunderstandings. j port a particular candidate. classes. Our teachers told us all to the arts being just one,

For one clubs coordinators all both advertise- abouthowTrudeau'sNational learned that lot of values are thing, campus undergo diversity train- They serve as En- a my

WLUSU the but this for "screwed what the ing provided through by Diversity Centre, diversity ments certain parties and act ergy Program the West," simply not in line with

is and and declaration of and due training focused heavily on race gender, under-acknowledges as a one's political that, to population distri- Conservatives offer.

accessibility issues. beliefs. bution, the election was typically, I've come to realize that voting

It's if should have this - not as WLUSU or LMT seen coming it certainly Imagine my surprise a couple won without our votes even being is about so much more than cast-

be isolated incident and the first of its kind. that it ofweeks when I arrived home counted. ballot in which we seems to an But, now ago ing our a way

has lessons from the discover occurred, there are clearly to derive experience. only to that, according think is "right:" not right I'm your standard oil- If WLUSU doesn't rethink and the handle the the front accordance ultimately revise way they ac- to very large sign on because it is in

then therewill be for lawn of because cessibility on campus, cause concern. my apartment building, I lovin,' MONEY-MAKIN,' GRlT- withour valuesbut

behind told was throwing my support it's what we have been hatin' Albertan girl. These editorials least two-thirds Andrew and the Liberal unsigned were agreed upon by at o/The Telegdi to think is the appropriate

Cord's editorialboard and do the Cord's not necessarily reflect views o/The party. way for us to vote.

WLUSP. while I would have been The that in the and volunteers, staffor And, story went we Sure, every demographic

irritated at being typecast as a West were disenfranchised by every riding has their particular

of the our supporter any political party Liberal government, and that issues, but we need to base

is an without we as The Cord Weekly (this apartment building a Conservative in power, political decisions on what

housing hundreds of individuals the already marginalized voices of individuals think is vital to our Editorial Board 2008-2009 who don't all the what surely vote same Albertans would never be heard. society, and not simply on

Editor-in-Chief Special Projects Editor Graphics Editor the that it this way), fact was sign And so the I turned I meshes well with the political val- Alex Hayter Laura Carlson Julie Marion year 18,

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] was the for probably bigger issue did my duty as an Albertan. I got ues of our hometown. (519) 884-0710 ext. 3563 Features Editor Web Editor me. out to the polls and I placed an "X" So on October 14, don't vote a News Editors Kari Pritchard Dan Polischuk clear It became to me that in the box that stood for the certain because been Jeremy Tremblay [email protected] [email protected] very party way you've [email protected] was the of I right in heart a Lib- ofmy province and have been vot- brought up with a particular po- Student Life Editor Photography Managers eral Rebecca Vasluianu Michelle Caldaroni Ryan Stewart community, something I still ing Conservative ever since. litical background. Vote in accor- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] haven'tbecome accustomed The local the nation- dance with values, and what (519) 884 0710 ext. 3564 quite candidate, your

Arts & Entertainment Editor Laura Tomkins to. al the believe will make for a leader, platform party, none you truly Sports Editor Daniel Joseph [email protected]

Lauren Millet [email protected] I'll be honest, I'm standard ofthat mattered. better for both your government, your [email protected] Print Production Manager Grit-ha- oil-lovin,' I was committed to the and Opinion Editor Sydney Helland money-making getting riding your country.

[email protected] International Editor David Shore "vote Albertan Conservatives in and when will make civil ting Conservative," power, It doing your Heather Mac Donald [email protected] kind of [email protected] girl. Stephen Harper was elected in duty feel all thebetter.

I in the took grew up the heart of 2006 I great pride in know-

The Cord is Wilfrid Laurier Student Publications. Weekly published by University West and sometimes, I feellike that my ing my vote helped get him Contact: Greg Sacks, 75 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5 hometown of Calgary is a world there. [email protected] Opinion . The ■ 21 Cord Weekly Wednesdayoctober i, 2008

You don tknow enough to vote

Canada has for Canada? Elections made voting more accessible than ever, but is having higher voter turnout really a good thing

will be their own able to vote come election ability of the correct or best out- any given vote. The factors assuring policies.

wonder that voters can't day. come winning can be determined this outcome are legion. Is it any

US Condorcet's test? So if we note Among the identity cards ac- by multiplying the probability of Voters in Canada and the do pass

the can't the 51 cepted at polling stations are driv- each voter arriving at the correct not have the requisite knowledge that electorate pass

hell the what the are GREG WHITFIELD er's licences, student, library, and outcome by the total number of for assessing complex policy percent standard,

RUFFLING FEATHERS employee identification cards. voters. alternatives presented by the com- we doing encouraging more such

if vote? Idiots. They've got it back-ass- So, most voters are 51 percent peting party platforms. people to

both I think there solutions we I got a fancy flyer in the mail this wards. The point shouldn't be to or more likely to vote for the party This is due to an endemic are two

to this week telling me all about the new make voting easier or more access- that will best benefit Canada, we lack of interest among voters as can employ rectify frighten-

and state of affairs. and "more accessible" rules for how ible; the point shouldbe to increase ought to allow and encourage as well as obfuscation outright ing and where in the the of make lies from In the term, we must to vote upcoming costs casting a ballot, many people as possible to vote, coming party representa- long change

all the the electoral and federal election.They've apparently it more difficult, in order to dis- since this will increase the likeli- tives, conditioned by elec- system party

the of structures which allow and re-jigged requirements so that suade the lazy and block the poorly hood of the group arriving at the torate's startling lack knowledge actually

alternatives candidates to non-standard or non-permanent informed. best outcome. about what the policy encourage smear, lie,

know this idea distort and in residents can findvoting uncompli- Elections Canada must not Perhaps is part of the will actually entail. speak meaningless

t the will cated and accessible. a lot about math or political sci- behind voter registration drives in So electorate faces a choice generalizations. This require

So, students who live nine ence. If they did, they'd know about the US and new accessibility rules they aren't really interested in, be- concerted efforts towards civic

th the in the Kitch- 18 scientist in Canada. But if the tween don't education: need to have the months out of year an -century political so, powers- policies they actually people

and tools to ener-Waterloo riding, and who can called the Marquis de Gondorcet. that-be are ignoring a couple of understand, and all the while are knowledge required

blocked from a modicum Dion's carbon tax produce a mailed document or ID Condorcet gave us what's now pretty salient facts. gaining assess, say, plan

with It A candidates Conservative critics' insist- card their Waterloo address on called the jury theorem. states very large majority of eligible of understanding by against

their thatit is a "tax on it, or can produce some qualified that in a vote by majority decision voters are not 51 percent likely to who misrepresent opponents' ence everything"

the select best choice for ideas and falsehoods about The second element of a solution person willing to vouch for them between two outcomes, prob- a correct or spread

occurs in the short term, for the

coming elections both here and in

the US.

Don't vote.

Not because it will send a clear

discontent message of or because

it will that don't find show you any

candidate acceptable: it won't.

Rather, because if we can't in-

crease the likelihood that individ-

ual voters will arrive at the best out-

come, the only recourse is for those

people who know they aren't able

to fully assess competing outcomes

to stay home.

There are indeed better and

worse policy outcomes, parties,

candidates, and leaders. So, if you

don't care about or can't tell the

difference between real policy out-

comes, please, do Canada a favour

and don'tvote.

RYAN STEWART

VOTER VOUCHERS - Elections Canada has mailed out numerous voter registration cards like this one, making voting easy and accessible. letters@cordweekly. com

Hipsters aren't the end ofcivilization

To put it simply, Mr. Haddow right? He is a journalist after all- edly breaks the unspoken code and rah's Infinite Playlist.

used anti-consumerism as his jus- right? embarrasses them. While this might seem new, it's

for he - How be think tification of hate people that Wrong. No, just assumed can this a good thing? really not. How do you Amer-

likely dressed better and had more and then decided to rant about Sure, why not, lets go yell at ev- ican Apparel built its clothing em-

DANIEL JOSEPH fun than him. how culturally bankrupt and inau- erybody and make them feel bad. pire since 1997?

A&E EDITOR

Great advice - In a showof arrogance, Adbusters thentic hipsters are. from this so-called If they are being advertised to

just went to print with their Letters journalist. and if they buy it - does that make it

devoid of This allows those less 2008 has brought us a lot of things to the Editor section, any Mr. Farkus also suggests yelling authentic?

article. who - down the of the somehow, in- to break it to but a dying economy in critique They only Sorry you, every "Hey hipster, nice shoes!" States, two North American elec- wanted to print the blind praise explicably so, feel person at this school is a part of a

its tionsand hurricanes out East. they received from adherents. RANDOMLY AT PEOPLE ON THE STREET. threatenedby fash- cohort and, as such, is going to be

terrible line of Within all this turmoil and seri- Now this thought ion to assume the subject to advertisers and corpo-

kind into Waterloo via the it ous business, it seems of odd has seeped high ground. Did rate advertising. It's called market

entertainment He critics that some people, myself included, weekly magazine decided that because, for ex- ever occur to these that look- segmentation.

and still want to debate and call atten- The Echo. Inside, Editor-in-Chief ample, they wear Chuck Taylors, ing "good" having fun is a part You are also going to be the target

tion that be relates the reader the old ethics that "sur- of life will market of to things might con- Jason Farkus to punk once that many young people independent and locally

rounded" the shoe dead. sidered frivolous - in this the his ridiculous theories are now embrace? owned - aren't case, regarding companies they any

"hipster" cultural phenomenon how terrible the supposed "subcul- Never mind that just about every Did they think to look to history better.

that in ture" is. western subculture for of this? This has reached critical mass wears them, examples phenom- Everybody wants to make a buck

He his anecdotes inlieu and has done so since the 19705. is if the past two years. uses own enon not new; it's been going on off of you and there is something,

- No A few I into an of actual no, it's the that ru- since the late 19th Does months ago ran journalism including hipsters century. like a shoe or a song, that resonates

The Dead one aboutan encounter at a break- ined them! They took it and made it know what the article entitled "Hipster, anybody aesthetic with you, sorry, but it can be co-

Civilization" fast He thinks that because don't about Western in meaningless! care movement was? Look - End of joint. They it up. opted. It's all the same it's mean-

much other the Adbusters. It so some didn't eat of than how look! the music and magazine was hipsers anything they Yes, cutting-edge ingless to derive some kind of sup-

wrote 20-dollar breakfast, that it was are so bad! shoddily put together that I their They fashioncommunity has finally been posed authenticity from anything.

of - Mr. a rebuttal on Cord somehow a sign not Farkus also on a mass scale Even if it. long-winded my arrogance suggests yell- targeted through you made

sense of for shoes!" blog, Tex Mex, to just about every a hung-over optimism ing "Hey hipster, nice ran- things as silly as Telus commercials Authenticity is dead.

benedict. the argument that the author, Douglas some eggs domly at people on street to see and movies that capture the indie

he least interviewed what their But at them, reaction is - as it Haddow, posited. suppos- Zeitgeist like Juno and Nick and No- letters@cordweekly. com Opinion OCTOBER ■ 22 WEDNESDAY 1,2008 THE CORD WEEKLY

Letters to the Editor

tains the that did this whether afford a few extra since, as man sault, they've been control, what makes any of them I'm sure you can told

from it Abstinence birth control. If lives across the street me. about or not. So to those is cheap think they can afford a baby? So, bucks for not, opt out

intoxicated there It's the free That I was that are perpetrators of my solution: don'thavesex. free for contraception. night very such

the birth control as I'm sure most of Laurier stu- crimes, remember that victim birth control. Oh no, it's too hard to your

in Waterloo Home- is -Nichole Sotzek dents were on a mother, a a sister go without sex! I personally have daughter, or

coming weekend. saying a friend to someone. I should Whilereading thearticle "Theprice had no problem with it. I haven't Despite hope

times this wouldn't of I entire it's Sexual assault "no" countless to man, you want such an protection" wasn't quite sure beensingle my life, so not atro-

he forced himself on me and in cious act to occur to what to think. The article described as if I've been deprived of males. my your mother, there consider was three to weakened state was daughter, sister or the impact on the price increase of To read that girls would I raped days previous already your your your

the of 'Men must I could do to him off. friend. birth control on campus. I was a lit- the risk of pregnancy to paying a publication play nothing fight

birth to end I had been In fear, I allowed him tle shocked at a quote which basi- few extra bucks for control their part rape.' essentially »

them. a and to wait for to take of me. Some - Anonymous WLU student cally said that because of the price makes me genuinely sad for virgin planned advantage

still it I whole lot to have sex. I not consider because change most girls here at Laurier It doesn't really say a marriage plan may rape Letters I'm this of didn't back but I assure Policy: would consider stopping their use about us. Honestly, pretty sure on keeping true to part fight you,

on life but have it was not wanted and I voiced that of birth control, or just not on we should have other things my things obviously All letters the editor be go to must signed and

submitted with the author's with to him. "No" most should name, student it at all. First of all, Da Silva men- our minds. I can barely study changed. certainly identification number, and telephone number. If another Since last I have con- mean not in tioned that most won't be af- loud room mates. "no," "yes" disguise. Letters must received girls girl .Saturday, be by 12:00 pm (noon) Monday via email to [email protected] the in one about this I don't know the experiences Ms. fected by the increase of price and can study with a crying baby in fided only person or through our website at www.cordweekly. I it all she can and else thinks I'm "do- Gottfried has had but her if they are, won't be all that sig- background, by means, everyone applaud com. Letters must not exceed 350 words.

ahead and and I assure I am for for women nificant. In response to the quote go speak up boycott ing just great!" you, standing up every- The Cord reserves the right to edit any letter for where. her where because the birth control. If has not. The word As difficult as article was the girls (yes, girls, anyone really 'rape' rings through brevity and clarity. The Cord reserves right in to reject any letter, whole or in part. The Cord with the birth head I for read while still in such most of them act, aren't a price of my every second. jump at me to a way they problem the reserves right to not publish material that

least noise. I vulnerable it is deemed be libelous women) would consider not using control, why not at consider every little cry myself to state, was something to or in contravention Ethics with the Cord's Code of or journalistic birth control and risk the chance not sex? I'm not at and burst into tears that needed to be said. having preaching sleep night standards.

the knows someone that of getting pregnant, I have another religious beliefs. I'm simply saying randomly throughout day. Out Everyone letters@cordweekly. com

sexual If afford birth' that if afford tuition here, of I haven't cur- has been affected as- option. you can't you can fear, opened my by

Laurier needs a White Ribbon Campaign

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With continue and it is that need easier for the male inactive student body. a com- culture, yet to participate ate it, so men to next to speak

* of because it's easier than a break it down. The fact that mitted population bright, young taking you, up.

stand. This coward do We have the choice. We the students, and a geographic layout makes you a yourself, not act violently to- have

Let's - and much than the wards women does not excuse resources. make our that virtually forces you into a com- more guilty you genera-

the lack of student who be- from a need to verbalize tion the last to be silent about vio- JONATHAN RIVARD munity setting, ignorant people genuinely your op-

THE SOAPBOX - the lence and discrimination towards involvementis surprising particu- lieve tripe they spew. position toward violence against

males end as our and ac- women. women. larly among working to As long language

malevoice violence I have always considered myself a violence against women. tionsremain indifferent, we contin- Every against

South- and and sexism makes feminist. Raised single-handedly by As the only university in ue to disrespect disempower that culture one

learned ern Ontario without a White Rib- women. The news is that smaller. It makes it one com my very sensible mother, I good par- person step letters@cordweekly.

that violence bon or it in this culture at a young age against Campaign past present, ticipating oppressive

chau- be assumed that male at Lauri- women, sexism and male can only is optional. Male students

students are either be can and voice their vinism were not acceptable in any too lazy to er rally together

too to The situation. active, or afraid speak up. readiness for change. Metropolitan Opera ED

But recently I have been forced It's important to note that the It's safe to assume that plenty | LIVE |

ask if WRC not about of male students at WLU to two questions: what, any- is just eliminating oppose

violence but also violence towards but sim- thing, am I doing to voice my opin- against women, women,

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Ribbon Campaign at Laurier? chauvinism and apathy. The truth change.

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Michael Kaufman, the WRC works practiced. who feel passionately about this

educate Even when the words and wouldlike to be involved to young adults, especially we use cause,

issues of "woman" insults an- with the White Ribbon young men, on physi- or "girl" as to Campaign.

do cal, emotional and sexual violence other male, we submit to a disgust- Let's it.

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The WRC students Most when This is an take encourages to men, questioned, cue. not attempt to

in their would it's don't feminism from the hands of wom- , organize efforts own com- say just a joke. They

take munities to deconstruct a culture of really mean it or it seriously. en, or to dismiss the tremendous THE This made female activists. inequality and violence. So, where This is not a defence. re- progress by

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Waterloo should strive to be a wise city

the world's Winning most intelligent city award was flattering, but having wisdom attributed to our city would be much better

of the human condi- failure the that reached complexities philosophy's to accompany Finally, general public con- ers on a level beyond

st tion - in other these natural sciences into words, peo- the the 21 siders intelligence more important their own egos.

have ple been pursuing wisdom. century. than wisdom. Valued intelligence Wisdom, on the other

Having lived in Waterloo for 50 of Additionally, psychology, thought involves the ability to think logi- hand, transcends the individual

DON MORGENSON its 150 I celebrated with Wa- years, by many the perfect discipline to cally and speedily, to conceptual- and reflects meaningful patterns ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVE th its 150 has and universe. terloo Anniversary as well study wisdom, dedicated itself ize and abstract from reality, con- in the self, others the

its as newly acclaimed status as the to logical positivism, studying mere- struct inclusive classifications, etc. So while living in an "intelligent"

A characteristic of world's "Most prominent our Intelligent City." ly definablesurface structures. How While such skills are essential, city may be nice, living in a wise

is the with which I is age speed we would, however, urge some is deep wisdom to be measured? wisdom, on the other hand, is de- city preferable, because wisdom have outwardthe boundar- caution. I would that all of pushed hope Water- Thirdly, wisdom is thought to be fined as the ability to grasp human means applying empathy to ies of loo wise interactions. knowledge. might qualify, too, as a a prerogative of old age and, guided nature, which operates on the prin- our

There have been more scientific, city, not merely an intelligent one. by the dominant machine meta- ciples ofcontradiction, paradox and No matter how intelligent we

and social in intelli- of if left to ourselves technological changes Typically, we worship phors our modern age, we have change. Wisdom involves a struggle are, we are we the last 75 thaninall recorded and consider the into commit Mo- years gence rarely topic transformed aging an unre- to understand oneself, others and some grave errors, as

while the of history. But human intel- wisdom. And there are good rea- mittingly bad thing. Getting older the nature of the human condition. handas Gandhi reminds us: we lect has been forward to to some and time is As Waterloo considers itself business without straining sons, according analysts. means getting worse, very pursue morality,

For is diffi- gain greater control over the "phe- example, wisdom indeed a thief: sufficient reason not intelligent, we should beware such politics without principle, science

of less cult it is the nomena nature," others, no to define, a rather vague, to consult many seniors, but to pride. without humanity, pleasure with- modern, have been attempting to central state notion - just the sort leave the world in the hands of the Philosopher Gabriel Marcel out conscience, wealth without

a of the of held for and that wisdom without sacrifice gain deeper understanding baggage responsible young intelligent. warns provides a work, worship

guard against hubris - pride or and knowledge without character.

conceit which For usually accompa- me, the cognitive aspect of

The is nies mastery and control. in- wisdom a mature sense of irony

is instru- tellect often seen as an or humour, the emotional compo-

ment of conquest while wisdom nent ofwisdom is empathy and the

is is active seen as a means of harmony. behavioral component an

Barbara Tuchman, a Harvard his- love or caring.

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to the American Military Academy self as a wise city, if its city's moth-

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rary political/military figures. be something to be truly proud of.

She claimed such decisions had I wonder whetheror not Waterloo

one thing in common: a striking can qualify not only as an "Intelli-

absence of any consideration for gentCity" but as a "Wise City" too.

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The late, greatPaul Newman

Newman's and he was his favourite actor Wade Thompson weighs in on late actor and philanthropist Paul life, why always

doesn't do him any sort of justice.

The unprecedented career that

he led speaks for itself in how tal-

ented he Butch was as a performer.

THOMPSON Cassidy. Luke Jackson. "Fast" Eddie WADEFILM AFICIONADO Feslon. Brick Pollitt. These charac-

ters that Newman brought to life

of the with such When constructing a list apparent ease and elo-

that he could greatest actors who ever lived, con- quence proved carry

himselflike other actor. The bar sensus would probably prove that no

Marlon Brando would be in the top was set at such a skyscraper level

the talented three. Laurence Olivier, Jack Nich- that even most actors

olson, Robert DeNiro, A 1 Pacino struggled to clear the height.

that andHumphrey Bogart would surely Through a career spanned

crack the the list. But the half he was nomi- top of only over a century,

Oscars the even consider nated for nine acting at person I can worthy

and wasn't ofsuch a title, without any doubtin Academy Awards, it un-

mind, Paul Prob- til his seventh nomination that he my is Newman.

It is a wonder ably not an overly popular choice, actually won. truly

but he favourite and how it took that was my actor, long.

of heroes. In world where famecame with he was one my a

of Newman It is extremely difficult to imagine a handbag problems, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

that without was able to avoid a he the less fortunate. a motion picture history carrying bag PAULANTHROPIST - Paul Newman wasn't just an actor and director, always helped

the of Paul and for the of his career. He presence Newman, greater part

never entered rehab, nor doing so almost makes his passing got caught

ard Nixon's coveted "Death List." a had with another woman. His camera also directed six was not just Hollywood legend seem surreal. He always man- cheating (he highly

The actor this "the who on the to Wood- acclaimed films), Newman gained called passed away September 26, aged to slip through cracks, and second marriage Joanne greatest but honorhe'd ever received." Newman 2008, the last true of was ward became the standard for all modern day Renaissance-man sta- gentleman yet at the same time, everyone

in half his life in cinema. He was an In a tus his various charitable accomplished more a golden era always aware that he was around. following celebrity marriages. through He and time when celebrities have dif- his "Newman's Own" than four men do in all of theirs. icon. He was a family man. was He led a private life, by choice, a associations,

that we should strive that few the line offood and of So, even though this little ar- everything to succeeded in keeping it way ferent partner every years, products, course,

world ticle doesn't do to the true be. two more than his constant in the justice even through the paparazzi-driv- lasted fifty together presence

that he most I shed a and raise which we now - untilNewman's death. of car racing. Even gallantly Thus, tear, my en Hollywood with through politics memory

felt to share to the late, Paul New- live. Besides his illustrious film ca- he made himself known: he was deserves, I compelled glass great

Rich- will that it Rest in andbehind the one of the listed on with whomever listen man. To just speak abouthis film roles reer, both on screen people peace.

Shut your Eagle Eye

Caruso's Eagle Eye turns out to be good for 20 minutes, and bad for 100

odd As far as smart and - FROM EYE, PAGE 26 mances. It was really quite to ing." competent

see a cast of fairly adequate actors thrillers go, D.J. Caruso's Eagle Eye

does deliver. taking part in such a poorly written not stand and

Despite its eventual storyline flaws, film.

the first thirty minutes of the movie A plus for the movie is that it is

stuck edited with at least some coher- are really great. I was to my

in the second seat and had high hopes of a smart ence. I was seated

front in the the- and twisted storyline from here on row from the

in. Sadly, I would be disappointed. atre, and with all the fast cuts and

work featured Right after a fantastic car chase handy-camera on

the didn't end leav- sequence (one of the best since screen, I up

of 2004's I}ie Bourne Supremacy), the ing the theatre with any sort a

headache. That sound like a movie takes a turn for the worse. might

for film of Without giving too much away, the laughable success, but a Ml should be consid- movie shows that one of its clear this nature, that

inspirations was Stanley Kubrick's ered a decided accomplishment.

2001: A Space Odyssey. Unfortu- If the movie doesn't suffer from

dwell nately, it isn't nearly as successful bad editing, it does on being

similar other films. as its nightmarish predecessor to fairly to genre

which Both the and direct- it attempts to pay homage. editing style

that the film- The cast doesn't really show ing style demonstrate

bank of liveliness, either. The makers are to off any signs attempting

two leads, Shia Laßoeuf and Mi- of successful paranoid thrillers

Donner's chelle Monaghan, hold their own, like Richard Conspiracy

be and Scott's but prove to nothing special. Theory Tony Enemy of

the succeeds in Billy Bob Thornton, who can usu- State. It looking

but be ally help save a lot of the scenes in like those movies, shouldn't

almost of the calibre which he is featured, seems considered same by

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You won't Choke

Clark Gregg's adaptation of the Palahniuk's novel is a great example of cinema

KEVIN HATCH Gregg's screenplay is a razor-sharp love interest. Director Gregg has STAFF WRITER of medley slashing Palahniuk wit a hilarious supporting role as the

and biting one-liners as well as earnest head of Victor's colonial

Few authors have such an in- surprisingly poignant character historical interpreter site, and Jo-

distinctive as Chuck stantly style revelations, blending an increas- nah Bobo proves a rising talent to

Palahniuk: look for the just most ingly eclectic myriad of events watch as Victor's childhood self.

convoluted, scathingly hilarious, into an impressively concise (the Darkly hilarious, sublimely sub-

and twisted disturbingly filthy film runs only 89 minutes) yet still versive and yet hiding a tender

that narratives somehow uncover cohesive storyline. Ifa flaw is to be heart, Choke proves one of the

of truths human nature (often the found, it lies in the film's offbeat films of ending, most the year, and

ones we would rather hid- with keep which flirts (but mercifully is all the more entertaining for it.

den). for this with Perhaps reason, avoids) succumbing to conven- While the film is decidedly not for

the ofhis enormous cult tion and what exception provides may be everyone, those willing to stom-

hit Palahniuk's work Club, one twist too - ach the Fight plot many making acerbic, often disturbing

has seldom been to the the finale somewhat adapted unnecessar- humour and hefty sexual content RYAN STEWART with big screen, movie executives cluttered fit- discover BELTS - ily (and one ZEBRA They help the band avoid large predators, like drunks. yet strangely may of the most

likely preferring to workwith But in such an plots ting). impressively darkly enjoyable movie experi-

that can be sure their such they viewers unique work, minute con- ences in quite some time.

will understand, and which cerns will are easily forgiven.

result not in heart attacks from ei- One ofthe film's many blessings

For ther or Ceature it's repulsion is the of the outrage. casting supremely

As such, writer/director Clark talented Sam Rockwell as Victor

of Gregg's adaptation Palahniuk's Mancini, the sort of lead role of

Choke is a daring move - after all, which he is far too often deprived.

how often does one the about freedom see tale of It is a testament to Rockwell's im- a sardonic sex addict playing on mense skill and charisma that he

the of those who save not to evoke sympathies manages only sympa-

him from death choking to in res- thy for a character who ultimately

- FROM CREATURE, COVER realize start to cow. I can do a taurants for 'Holy to pay his mother's seeks out to make himself dislike-

backspin right now and still hit on bills? And as hospital yet, surpris- able, but also both hilarity and "[Freedom] is individual... the oh God.'" very one: as it and for all of my ing may seem, pathos in the least likely places,

but for me it's of what I Creature has letting go Although the humorous over- caustically delivering one of the most re-

think other are of their Canadian people thinking wrapped tones, at the heart of Choke lies a markable up performances in recent

me and and just being strong doing tour, the band isn't to tender and fascinat- planning surprisingly memory. what I want, when I want, regard- take much time off right away. ingly complex character study, Similarly, Anjelica Huston is

less of I what look like," she said. "We're France, then we're with doing brimming humanity and pa- incendiary as Mancini's mother

It's and danc- then we're "just doing your thing doing Hedley, all thos - and loads of doing yes, gratuitous (who in flashbacks is shown to be

naked in front of the mirror these other in ing ev- shows November... sex on the side. an even less stable parent before

morning," addedSid-Z. it feels like one tour with little ery big Those expecting more along the her dementia) and her interac-

the "At there was an breaks in said Sid-Z. beginning between," lines of Club's nihilistic so- with her Fight tions son prove surpris- Cowßella identity crisis," said, "but "The plan is to out the album cial and vio- put commentary brutal ingly poignant and emotionally what was great was we never cen- in the UK, the United States and lence may find themselves disap- wrenching. sored ourselves and let just Australia and this al- as every keep touring pointed, Choke's sordid portrait The tremendously likeable sort of creative idea flow. the bum. Then, While we're this al- of a touring man, accustomed to mind- Brad William Henke raises many kind strong points just of came to- bum we're the next album." writing lessly numbing his pain, coming a laugh as Mancini's similarly

gether through the live show. and to terms with his flaws poten- sex-addicted best friend, and

"Now I think we've matured a Creature will return to Kitchener- tial for - almost good by accident Kelly Macdonald gives a quirky lot. lot Playing a of shows start Waterloo on October you 27, when - a far more but they proves sympathetic charming performance as the to become really sensitive in terms will be opening at Centre for Hedley picture. doctor who may, despite Man- of and in the tightness, performance you Square. That said, writer/director cini's best being efforts, end up being a

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Exclamations ahoy!

You We hit the and found Donahue their and Say Party! Say Die! up Starlight, time to talk with Anne about tour remix albums

ANNE DONAHUE beat sound and dance-tastic qual-

STAFF WRITER of ity, it was somewhat a surprise

that the band's latest release would

You Say Party! We Say Die! (YSP- be a remix album. However, key-

WSD) are currently in the midst boardist Loewen assured that the

of their cross-Canada tour in sup- choice was easy: "We just started

port of their latest album release, getting a lot of remixes in (and) we

Remik's Cube, a compilation of re- really loved some of those. It sort

mixed tracks from their of seemed be natural previous to a progres-

Lose All Time. those "Ev- smash, Consisting sion to put out there."

of Beck}' Ninkovic, Krista Loewen, eryone seems to want to remix Lose

Derek Adam. All Time, and the collection started

Stephen O'Shea and Devon Clif- coming. We realized there was a

formed and for All ford, YSPWSD in 2004 remix every song on Lose

- do was soon signed to indie label Pa- Time why not a remix album?"

per Bag Records. Ninkovic added.

The Vancouver-based band When asked about musical mus-

and Ninkovic played a show at Starlight Lounge es, both Loewen cite

on Thursday, September 25 and fellow musicians Betty (of Beast)

is enjoying life on the road. "(The and Vanessa Fischer (of Lioness)

been tour is) going pretty good," said as inspirations. "We've lucky

lead singer Ninkovic. "Little bit of to be on tour with Betty - as a per-

a slow start, but now we're picking former, she's quite inspiring. Very

- and all of thebands that and up speed powerful captivating ... (Van-

we're on tour with are really fun." essa is) a total inspiration and su-

Women in Currently, YSPWSD are being sup- per powerful." power are

ported by Beast and label-mates important to Ninkovic: "It's just re-

Wintergloves. "The highlight (so ally amazing to be women stepping

such far) was Winnipeg at the Royal Al- into a more dominating, pow-

incredible. al- erful role - which been bert which was We has always

but haven't ways have a super rad show there; happening, people

credit that's due. people always seem to show up for always given the

real wild And it's more us ... it was a wild, show; now just happening

wild and and crowd." more I just hope it keeps

YSPWSD is renowned for their happening."

energetic performances and dra- Producing socially aware and

with material matic onstage tendencies, politically charged is typi-

Ninkovic often donning costumes cal for YSPWSD, who use their mu-

and masks. "I have a dance back- sic to comment on the government, LAURA TOMKINS

dra- and roles ground and I was always a social issues gender in so- very ARE THEY DYING OR ARE THEY PARTYING? - YSPIWSD! got sweating and rocking last Thursday. theatrical Whenasked abouttheir matic, girl growing up. I ciety. polit-

Ninvokic's loved to dress up, loved to dance, ical agenda, answer was

shows and lot of what believe while from home their but stressed the of put on I was in a simple, "It's just we in away since going to happen (in Canada), importance taking

all child- and what we're about it's tour will them until the should still vote all the control. "You're never the victim performances through my (it's) ... keep away everyone

and I that like we're be end of October. The ladiesstressed It's of the easiest exercis- of circumstances or en- hood, guess comes out not even trying to po- same. one your your

we're the of able said vironment - now as a performer," she explained. litical, just socially conscious importance voting, despite rights, to vote," Loewen. you always have a way

"I've never had a like and we're a of we re- the fact that Canada's elections "And do feel when out. You want to for something, really position part society ... you good you go

it's we're It's lack the of the US added Ninkovic. make the choice and do it. We this in a band before, so a way ally care and passionate. glamour political vote," just

are." With fan all have insecurities and of tapping into my artistic self that who we race. an ever-growing youth our hang-

"There's there's to be a you never really get to explore in With the upcoming Canadian a certain celebrity to it base, Loewen encourages young ups, always going

that isn't Canadian all "take that of be- be hard be- everyday life." election, the band is currently try- in politics at people to step out challenge. It's going to

With an to out we kind of know what's comfortable," while Ninkovic fore it's already-established up- ing figure voting procedures ... already ing easy."

A sore eye

WADE THOMPSON power.

STAFF WRITER The villain, who communi-

from cell cates through everything

I think it's safe to say that D.J. Car- phones to bus station departure

that he in fact be life uso proved can a boards, is brought to through

I am fairly decent director after his pre- an eerie faceless voice (who

in vious film, the surprisingly enter- convinced is Carrie-Anne Moss

released last uncredited and commands taining Disturbia, was an role)

series of year. the duo in an improbable

activities. It is a wonder, then, why, when illegal

the in succession of car given same leading man Shia Then, through a

and Laßeouf, he chooses to make such chases, robberies gun fights,

the wind having a hokey, overly ambitious, paint- two "prisoners" up

assassina- by-numbers conspiracy thriller. to thwart an attempted

that describe his latest tion the President of the United Only can on of film, Eagle Eye. States. This just gives a sense

The movie how the eventually concerns a young silly plotline

slacker and a single mother. The becomes.

two have no previous connection CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

with each until to THEY ARE SO SCARED - Shia Laßeouf (left) and Michelle Monaghan (right) run from an unseen foe. other, they begin PAGE 26 - SEE be threatened by a Big Brother-type EYE,