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Volume 42 Issue 24 Thuisday February 27 2003 www.wlusp.com

Housing dispute

Council Citymoratoriumproposeson licensesa one-year

The highly disputed issue of

Bryn Boyce housing in Waterloo has moved

Currie and others to find middle-

Self-interested, anecdotal and of-the-road compromises to

the words that the repetitive are most appeal to very polarized

"If could this accurately describe the grueling groups. I summarize

Matt Benassi in that word Monday night City Council study one word,

It's a bird, it's a n0... it's a See 3 for a construction Meeting. Everyone and their would be balance," said Currie in plane, crane. page complete update.

brother were out to tell how conclusion to his presentations.

Beechwood this or Wilfrid that He stated that it was extreme-

has been neglected in the housing ly difficult trying to find a middle With student populations fore-

conducted the between between casted to balloon under the loom- study by City. ground groups, Popular professor The student turnout to the issues of housing supply and ing double cohort until 2006,

In total demand and between student 75m- meeting was encouraging. many students fear that the

20 Laurier students and ten from rule recommendation coupled the of Waterloo University came with a granting of this moratorium out to voice their contempt for the "If council goes will only aggravate the problem. passes away Minimum of ahead Distance Separation with a one- "If council goes ahead with a

(75m-rule). will this for soccer as a year moratorium one-year moratorium they oped passion Bryn Boyce A wonderful of com- will create and it stuck with him all palette they a create a housing crisis," said boy

attended in his life. munity interest groups housing crisis." WLUSU President Andy Pushalik. The Laurier community was through the well. He off his BA meeting as Concerned One speaker, Steve Singer, shock this past Monday morning. went to receive

in the and MA from the University of community members, neighbour- -Andy Pushalik, Chairman of the Ad Hoc High Dr. Peter Russell, a professor hood and association representatives, WLUSU President Density Housing Committee for History department passed away Western Ontario (UWO),

from the building consultant firms and uni- Beechwood Park suggested this from a heart attack while working received his PhD

officials also rallied for of He versity a moratorium be place only on stu- at home. University Michigan. was

in the in 1980 and had off bigger pull approaching ghettos or urban sprawl. It dent housing (class 1) in order to Fifty-nine year old Russell had first hired an

decision became several smart and with city on housing by-laws. clear, through encourage growth and pre- a known cardiovascular heart con- on part-time relationship

Dan Planner Currie, a Policy speakers from neighbourhood serve his Beechwood community. dition but his death was entirely Laurier.

from Waterloo's Department of associations, that the long-term Councillor Brent Needham point unexpected. American histo-

delivered residents desired that this in first and Development Services, a one-year out by placing moratori- With only one ry courses focused a half-hour the moratorium minor "Russell second presentation to freezing licensing um only on student lodgings, prior heart year were

council on the that outlining the major points approval on all new student hous- more pressure will be put on stu- incident, Russell was things Russell's favourite still relevant and goals of their es and the of a task force at at are courses to teach. recently-com- creation dent residential areas driving up working home and visible in pleted 53-page 'Height and to study the student housing situ- 10:00am Monday This term he was

ation in Waterloo. and Density Policy Study.' (continued on page 4) morning it wasn't today's society." teaching two cours-

the first until a neighbour es; was HI student of noticed something -Amy Mallett, 114, Problems in

Dr. Russell was wrong that news American History

of his death spread and the second was

and his wife, Dianne, HI 209, American

was notified. History 1865 to Present.

second Chair of the History depart- Amy Mallett a year stu-

Russell ment, Dr. George Urbaniak, was dent in H1209 class praised

distraught during his mid-day for his glib sense of humour and

H1109 in which he announced the personal teaching style. "You get

who news to the first year students. so many history professors are

in the "Professor Russell was a very pop- so caught up giving you

ular professor with students," dates and numbers, but Russell

still explained Urbaniak continuing to focused on the things that are

soci- say "He taught as many as 3,000 relevant and visible in today's

students and had Laurier a big ety."

Russell known kind- impact on the university." was as

Urbaniak explained that hearted and understanding. "His

Russell had two passions; the first students loved him because as

American and it American was teaching history long as was history

it the second was sports and more and as long as they were learning

specifically, soccer. Born in an eth- was good enough for him," Bryn Boyce diverse Urbaniak. Onlookers take in the debate nically region in central explained at the City Council meeting where students, Councilors and residents faced off.

Toronto in 1943, Russell devel- (continued on page 5) 2 News Thursday February 27 ?nm

State of the University address

Bob Dr. Rosehart is preparing for a 'possible' budget cut

jected budget] as a planning exer- bastion of financial stability. Trudy more students applying to univer- crowded and underfunded by cise." This exercise is then there Bryn Boyce designed to Trudell, representing WLUSA at sity are spaces. 3%.

"prepare for the worst" despite the the February 11 Board of Also Butler's budget projection

It that the cards fact the "is seems are stacking university hoping for Governors meeting, was most crit- was based on an assumed 3050

real for next the best." ical of the frosh in up purdy-like year's investment results. The the 2003-2004 year.

Laurier students. Not will we Butler has stressed that decision Nortel Rosehart noted the only many to invest in was that Tories

of enroll- cards stand be made "low have experience an onslaught to played including along a risk" TSE 300 been tapping Universities to

ment from the double the Provincial formula index. ask them looming funding to accept more students.

the likes of which has which he in late March. This has that the has been cohort, expects failing meant Laurier not one of

been but also "You can't could talk never seen, we may stop planning just university a great hit these universities, and announced

find ourselves to increase to wait for a the results of the Board "in busking provincial budget," depending on an to that, our case, I

our faculty funding. stated Butler in defense of the 3% evaluation the Financial think it's fair we've by to say commit- that off with side of Top a 'pos- cut exercise. Service Commission of Ontario. If ted to our share."

and The sible' tuition deregulations a pension fund has added a the commission finds the fund has Moments

and the financial 'possible' housing crisis you new spin to prob- a solvency deficiency then the later he said

want to consider lems in the loss must five that 'possibly' might by "performing poorly recouped in years. "we might

markets." The fund has This rebound look winning a lottery. capital five-year would at taking more

Now Cord News doesn't want had an admirable showing in the effectively double the debt, add students at Brantford,"

contribute but with million to to mass hysteria past decade, surpluses every $2.7 to $3.1 annually. If and also expressing that hit Until holy shit, this place is being by year. 2002-2003. this deficiency is not declared by Waterloo campus's would only ridiculous situation Then bent the wood every possi- it got over the commission then the deadline accept more students into their wood. shed. ble. Touch to recover is fifteen Science years, adding programs.

The Best estimates show that it has million university recently roughly $1 annually. Butler confirmed that some of

announced that their in million. The budget is 'possibly' lost $11-13 So it seems like more than a the 'possible' measures to alleviate

deficit of $3 11 Board of Governors that the double the a projected position February 'possibility' cohort deficit would include accept-

to $3.5 million. This is the market value projected meeting quoted might get to Laurier in time to see ing more students.

a structure in the uni- to have $14 million. the first cut in least the So the against cost dropped by budget at way it 'possibly' shapes of $100,500,000. The plan invests 70% into three that versity Jim past years. up is provided you can afford

Butler, the University's Vice Canadian stocks kids less And (as per required) More money. tuition, you probably won't be

President: Finance and with the how kids ask? Well able to afford remaining being spread many you quality housing

Administration, that this into Asian and Far that's to within miles explains European, impossible say. University of campus (certainly

deficit due "costs and stock is primarily to Eastern American mar- President Dr. Robert Rosehart not within 75m).

that faster than kets. Butler are increasing rev- points to these addressed the Board of Governors If do weasel failing you your way in,

enue." markets as a main contributor to them that telling despite the efforts through good luck or good man-

To for this, Butler has the funds of the Provincial of which be prepare poor performance. government and agement (both may that The fund university was invested Ontario's Universities there elsewhere requested every heavily are lacking at Laurier) you department "cut 3% [off their into Nortel shares), that from find pro- (400,000 anywhere 1,300-10,000 will 'possibly' your programs

The power of language and perception

LILS 'Dissonance': Mark work, for us." "what happened in Soweto not sexual and homophobic identities

months and cultivated." Here Behr made "Eight six days protests but riots" and "these were were

after the of the futur- not crucial that relevant in Behr's lecture on language inauguration children, they were terrorists." a point is be: istic Afrikaans Language The African National Congress, or our world and will forever

South Africa's black Africanist homo- andracial tensionin Africa Monument, Pan Congress, were not "heterosexuality requires children spoke out...Being forced considered liberation movements sexuality for its very existence,

to study Afrikaans - the language by black terrorist organizations. white requires black, capitalist that staked its claim on the name The words black, terrorist, and requires communism; and an

at the of the of - children of that Siobhan Bhagwat singing inauguration a continent communist seemed to share the assertion of innocence requires Afrikaans Monument. continent resisted and demand- Language it same meaning. South Africa was the guilt of terrorism." Mark Behr's lecture "A Tale of Afrikaans "of from mili- Two means Africa, not alone in their thinking. "In the Most of the boys were in

Towers: Terrorism and Africa...as of 13. Language, a monument to a sin- USA, in official documentation of tary uniform by the age

Another a still Moment in History," gle language the central tower of Congress and the State Those musical youth were "Heterosexuality incorrect the Afrikaans the but the beat had refreshingly politically Language Department, ANC was termed singing now requires homosex- discussion the of lan- on power Monument set itself the task not of 'one of the world's most danger- changed, the lyrics were angry. uality for its very and the heavens...but of of guage perception, captivated reaching re- ous terrorist organizations' and Their worlds became a flurry existence, white its audience in the of the of that in foyer establishing supremacy Nelson Mandela, at that point security and resistance "and requires black, Maureen Forrester Hall. Behr's one with the few words there language incarcerated on Robben Island,' a turn security needs grew, so capitalist requires was that had been lost at Babel." without appearance organized by terrorist leader of a communist were more detentions communism;" Laurier's Interdisciplinary Lecture the most famous and terrorist more Sadly, "singular organization." trial; more assassinations, contribution the world's and Series. to twenti- As Mozambique and Angola control of the word spoken - Mark Behr lecture revolved around eth in His century vocabulary" is gained their independence the printed...more whites digging

his native South - it means for the Africa, beginning Apartheid - literally sepa- "Cordon Sanitaire literally the our heels and voting gov-

with the reference to his "two rateness. world crum- year sanitary circle ensuring selective erning regime." That twelve Behr the "white stint as a ten to at audience ed of their own." from bled within and boy aged provided recognition separateness Africa, was a decade

exclusive music school in with Random House Webster's Their an boys resistance was not appreci- crumbling." This led to brutal South Africa would be negotiating South Africa," where he first definition of A book ated the "Parliament whom Apartheid. by state bush wars around Rhodesia - the its future with the terrorists

term for recalls hearing the disso- which he noted none of the boys passed a law to all compel people only area that remained white. it had been fighting, arguably

Dissonance he discovered needed to consult to discover the learn the nance. to (in) same language While the country is in politi- 350 years." "a discordant combina- of the word Afrikaans." cal society implies meaning they "simply turmoil and millions of people Words and the way a lack of what tion of or a [knew] it meant: 1976 saw thousands sounds, agree- always June 16, are being persecuted due to their uses them can project powerful between also of children end ment or Whites, or Europeans as we in Soweto skin the who that or consistency gather tone, boys sang at images can create

things." his first experi- called ourselves, were here with protesting this law. Their the Behr's lecture Though protests inauguration grew into hatred. In this way

with the word occurred in this and "were met the brutal and bru- ence lifestyle, blacks, by teenagers who were mercilessly was key not only in highlighting

music it was not diffi- coloureds, and Asians are over of the history relation to talizing language state...in beaten if "caught engaging in the tragic, relatively recent

draw exam- with that Blacks, the wake of the the cult for him to upon there, lifestyle. Soweto uprisings, homosexual games." They then- of South Africa but showing coloureds and from life. Asians come over 360 children were left dead." The in ples began to construct their own cor- crucial role our language plays

the of here when have to of Behr's termed dons Behr related story only they majority peers sanitaire...stridently hetero- our lives. News 3 Thursday February 27 2003

WLUSU website Chunks o' news

Building lost approximately Each tour can accommodate up Stefan Sereda $10,000 worth of equipment. On to 34 participants, with the re-launched with files from Bryn Boyce Tuesday, February 25, the Normandy tour priced at $3,700

and hold of Board of Directors and the Holland and Bite down hard grab a WLUSU metto per person,

where ideas while these news discuss the thefts, tour costing $3,900 per from the previous year to now is something Belgium Stefan Sereda take mind such increased video surveil- Included in the fees is extremely noticeable," offered shorts your on a psy- as person. dou- but he also noted that chadelic thrill ride... lance were as meth- return airfare from Toronto, Move over Internet porn, Pushalik, brought up

ods for similar occur- accommodations, Laurier's Students' Union has hit the site "will forever be a work in preventing a ble-occupancy

noted Peter the of WLU rence in the future. WLUSU transportation, some the World Wide Web! Though progress." Specifically, he Jorg, Manager ground

President Pushalik did not meals, and sightseeing, as well as naked photos of the WLUSU that the forums read "coming Security Services, reports that a Andy donation to the Canadian the has to heart was found on the for increased surveillance, a $300 Executive are not included, stu- soon," as Union yet walkway push Battle of Foundation. them. between MacDonald House and advocates a lock-up cabinet Normandy dents should find a wealth of form a policy for Mike Student Residence and the Theatre safe to store the more To find out more, contact helpful information. In comparison, or expen- WLUSU at 885-9518. and Publications Auditorium. Discovered on sive equipment. Beehthold (519) The new improved spent approximately

clublaurier.ca web 18 at The for www.wlusu.com was launched $600 on their Tuesday February approxi- brigands responsible Board of follow- 2002. This site 3:20 PM, Waterloo the technology theft are yet to be The Students' Union on Tuesday, February 11 site throughout mately has forums and informa- Police were called and identified by security. Directors unanimously ing "months of development." also features Regional campus

to the Police the recommendations WLUSU President Andy Pushalik tion that is regularly updated. they responded area. approved Professor and histo- of the Transformers the site to close off the area WLU military Project. states on the website, "The job of However, was designed proceeded of While this will student is entirely by students, and lacks with caution while another rian Terry Copp will lead a tour not bring Optimus any good government tape,

heart in the back battlefields in and Prime to the did to communicate with its student some of the WLUSU site's capa- was spotted Normandy June Laurier, project

of MacDonald House. another of the battlefields in that WLUSU the members, and this new web bilities, such as its ability to send doorway propose provide

first indeterminable if and Holland months Brantford cam- will out a newsletter. At it was two expanding presence certainly help Belgium rapidly later. of Canada's foremost with student centre. WLUSU in this area." To design the web site, the hearts previously belonged to As one pus a

WLUSU selected Orbus humans authorities to WLUSU, Brantford Pushalik insists that commu- or animals, so they were on military history, According

to the Chief will Canada's role students must this idea by nication is key to the improve- Communications, a web business taken Coronor's Copp explain approve fee in former members of Office in Toronto for medical in both World War I and World to a building ment of the school community, run by two agreeing pay

II the battle- order to the financial which is why the Students' Union the Union's Executive. The com- examination. Later, it was estab- War while touring gain capital needed for the founded former lished that the hearts were not fields of Western Europe. Copp a building purchase. spent $10,000 on project. pany, by human but that of will be aided other The Referendum "The value of this project is far WLUSU President David Grady a pig. by military-his- anticipated

scholars and enthusiasts, who for Laurier Brantford Students will beyond $10,000," remarked and former Executive Vice- According to Mike Strickland, tory held March of Public will offer view of be on 27, 2003, Pushalik. "We got an excellent President Cameron Ballantyne, Laurier's Manager a major

world events where Brantford students will be deal." also produced the Student Life Affairs, no materials were missing Twentieth-Century chance this The the web CD sent out to frosh students. from the Science It has which is limited to given a to vote on money spent on Building. usually military issue. site will allow WLUSU to send Pushalik claims that this will yet to be determined who left the scholars.

of the hearts and The of is out newsletters and provide stu- increase the accessibility two on campus, why. tour Normandy open the 45th Calendar web for first the and it runs On February 23, dents with an Events site year students, to general public Sunday

Awards were to will be able to link to the Laurier's First Break and from 16 to 30. It with Annual Grammy and forums that are easy who February June begins

web from the Festival took at the infamous site of held, where Canadian update. There is also a function site directly CD. Enter place between a stop plastic

"It and 24. Canadian Avril was which allows students to contact is important that we con- February 21 Febraury military victory, Vimy punk Lavigne passed

for all of the awards she was WLUSU members, increasing tinually improve communica- During the break ins, computer Ridge, and a visit to the Vimy over Elvis from Memorial. The will then con- nominated for. Meanwhile, their web visibility. The web site tions technology and solicit infor- equipment was stolen the tour tribute the also features better graphic mation from students," Pushalik Science Building; the Geography tinue to Dieppe, Juno and Omaha Costello played a to

two a and Verrieres deceased Joe Strummer. Though design than the Union's last site, states, "and at the same time Department lost laptops Beaches, Ridge,

before with visit this is an indication that but Pushalik believes the web site make sure that they have the data projector and some petty closing a to a some-

in need." The Canadian in is in the universe, it still excels its ability to grow. The information they cash; and a walkman and two dig- military cemetery thing right

stu- tour does not make for the President speculates that the site President also encourages all ital cameras were ransacked from Calais. The second runs from up shafting

and and Costello and Tom Waits were could expand to include on-line dents to try out the site, and send the WLUSU Marketing August 25 September 8,

includes to the in the "Best cat- registration, and it should be WLUSU feedback so further Department in the FNCC. visits Ypres, given Songwriter"

"able take be made. battlefields at for which Avril was nomi- to us through the fore- improvements can In total, these sackings of Scheldt Estuary, the egory,

seeable future. Ah, the wonders of the Laurier cost the Students' Union Oosterbeek and Amhem, and the nated.

"The level of improvement Internet. $2,645.53, while the Science Rhineland.

Construction progressing as planned

with blowtorches. This technique Brick and concrete work to is necessary prevent the con-

crete foundations from settling begin on King St Residence over the ice, which could cause foundational problems.

erably. According to Assistant Vice As for expanding residence

Stefan Sereda President accommodate the Ron Dupuis, construc- space to

tion teams the are pouring foun- incoming first year student popu-

the of Pink dation for Despite arguments the top floor of the new lation, brick and concrete work

fans that don't need Floyd we no academic building between the has begun on the new 300 bed facilities education, new campus Science Building and Bouckaert King Street Residence. The resi-

are quickly developing on cam- Residence. The teams are also dence also features an under-

All in all, it's just another the for which pus. "moving upward on teaching ground parking garage, brick in Laurier's wall. wing," says Dupuis, and they the foundations have already

To conform to WLU's new have begun to install plumbing, been poured. Both the parking

construction and electrical fast-tracking policy heating, systems. garage and the residence are

and the double encroaching Construction on the new sci- scheduled to be ready for the

Laurier's cohort, new ence is close to buildings building "getting September move-in. Malt Benasi

are the springing up rapidly. top" as well. Ground was bro- In Brantford an old is building Unlike the Dark Side's Death Star, construction at Laurier is on schedule. Contracted workers ken these hammered, on projects just over five being converted into a 58 bed res-

sawed and screwed months through ago, on September 9. idence. The apartment style hous- January, when Laurier basement of St. Michael's Campus

Reading Week, and most This season's inclement realized that there well." The campus ing complex is set to open in Administration is "moving along

projects are weather has added in will be continuing according proven an September, a critical step for was a 555% jump applicants Waterloo YMCA moving

to schedule. for the in challenge construction Laurier's Brantford Campus. from last year. in its day care operation April. The school's new academic teams. Workers have been melt- Applications to the satellite cam- Also, Dupuis is assured that have consid- the buildings progressed ing ice and snow in the sites increased the the pus astronomically in day care centre project in 4 News Thursday February 27 2003

Housing debate at City Council

from cover) growth of new student nodes are at the of (continued housing, espe- edge neighbourhoods come out of the board meeting while in that will kilometers from cially a year see nearly 1,000 lying the universities- others, including Mayor Woolstencroft,

the and to increase frosh flood into WLU alone. far out that could find price contributing an more some so you your- pushed for a one-week deferral.

of or unlicensed slum residences. In effect this model is an effort to find self forced to invest in Air Canada. Woolstencroft and illegal Needham's move to the between sides. On lot of that the Even predicting forthcoming compromise two one There weren't a points deferral was defeated.

enrollment is dice at still side there's the students who demand students and members a game best, community In the end, the city council decided

several councilors Scott affordable close to This the address- off their decision including Jones housing campus. agreed on during delegation to put for one week

have already expressed a desire to entails high-density housing and in es but when it came to absentee land- down motion pass (despite voting a propos- motion Ontario, all about quickly. university is becoming lords, both sides were unequivocal. ing just that only thirty minutes earlier)

enrollment education. On the Numerous and student their "They're using predic- high density flip side, community by voting way in full circle and

tions from 2000-2001 but the most have the residents. Their back to you long-term delegates spoke out vehemently against square one.

are much concern is to the 'standards' in the "absentee landlords" true to Councillor updated predictions higher" preserve who, Morty Taylor, whose con- said Chair of WLUSU's Board of their attendance. neighbourhoods. character, were not visibly in stituency (Ward 4) is composed mainly Edwards Directors, Ben Durrer. her Absentee landlords were vilified stu- of voted for expressed disappoint- by students, actually the mora-

"The Councillors need ment that there were so dents and residents alike for torium. Durrer stated that to do better research in permanent residents the effect he many degrading community in was "selling make informed "who felt all order to an "They're using students were atmosphere and being out his constituents." Hie proposed and accurate . decision," enrollment a problem." While most "shameless opportunists" Mr. Taylor is also the compromise was stated Pushalik, to were courte- when to students. referring predictions from speakers very renting owner of the popular this: build apart- Councillor ous to student concerns The address- Morty Taylor's 2000-2001 but delegation Morty's Bar and Grill, a bar ment complexes Coucillor several and Scott Jones' the most updated were much more es dragged on well into the with heavy financial and corridor areas to the mora- the cause. before eagerness pass predictions are radically against night allowing reliance on our student to prevent 'urban that "The of Waterloo Council discuss the torium night. much higher." City to next population. Durrer and sprawl'. from When the Development Services' is benefiting having step. motion was others have speculated exhaustive the universities and Jones, it that this nine-part policy -Ben Durrer, Chair of they finally proposed by move was indica- but also finalized its rec- like those benefits they came in two parts. tion that he be study WLUSU Board may run-

for nodes don't of the The first clause was ommendations a accept some to ning for Mayor in the and corridors model the that with the in negatives go along pass one-year moratorium freezing upcoming elections and is playing to the While this Edwards said reference the of licenses Uptown (university) areas. it," making to issuance lodging and set voting (permanent) members of his

model several con- like Shinerama and the the task force the sit- ward. was very interesting events Charity up to study housing But hey that's just speculation...

remain. Auction stu- uation cerns as well as the millions that immediately. The City of Waterloo's coat of arms

These nodes and corridors dents contribute The second was a move (subdivid- economically. part to hangs on the wall behind the beautiful

and minor So the "in which Council The ed into major groups) are the proposed compromise was accept study principle," room. handsome wooden

this: build In the "in designed for housing "intensification at apartment complexes in these was a slippery concept. end, coat has the cautious slogan, "Stability"

of and corridor claimed the edge neighbourhoods, thereby node areas to prevent principle" was to mean "give prominently draped across it. The turbu-

'urban further preserving the low rise, low density resi- sprawl' in residential areas while direction to" study within the lent effects that this 75m rule and student

dential naighbourhoods." catering to student desires for nearby boundaries outlined in the study. housing moratorium would have not

This intensification take became that unnoticed without the bitter won't place, housing. It apparent many coun- gone or taste

if the decides to freeze the The that of these cilors desired definitive to of however, city problem is many some action irony.

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Bag O' Crime

MEDICAL ASSIST 1500 HRS MON FEB north entrance to the Nichols Centre. lounge in the Science Building.

10/03 FIRE DEPT RESPONSE 2326 HRS WED

1618 HRS MISCHIEF *WED FEB - THU FEB An ambulance was called for a staff mem- FEB 12/03 SUSPICIOUS PERSONS 19/03

in Waterloo alarm MON FEB 20/03 ber who was experiencing pain his right Fire Dept responded to an 17/03

at Willison Hall. There was no of Officers to the Science Person(s) unknown wrote some on side. The individual was transported to hos- sign responded Building grafitti faint smell of after that there the machines from Wilf's. pital. smoke or fire but there was a receiving a complaint was a vending across burnt The Fire felt that this male and female around who popcorn. Dept wandering

SUSPICIOUS PERSON 1550 HRS TUE was probably the cause of the alarm. looked like they didn't belong. Both parties THEFT UNDER $5000 1100-1300 HRS

FEB 11/03 were requested to leave and complied. THU FEB 20/03

HRS THU FEB student that he lost his A non WLU male was evicted from 232 MISCHIEF 0430 13/03 A WLU reported

unknown broke window the ASSIST POLICE 1110 HRS MON FEB wallet and that someone had taken one of King when staff there reported a suspicious Person(s) a on

the south side of the Alvin his credit cards from the wallet and used it male. The individual was checked and was ground floor on 17/03

officer the student off location. found to be using the premises for personal Woods Building. An responded to resi- at an campus

He issued with dence at 195 after a grooming. was a written Regina receiving report

THEFT WED FEB 12/03 - THU from Police Dispatch that there BREAK, ENTER & THEFT FRI FEB 21/03 - trespass notice. ATTEMPT Regional

FEB 13/03 was a 911 call coming from one of the SAT FEB 22/03

in MISCHIEF 0330-0350 HRS WED FEB Person(s) unknown attempted to break into apartments. Investigation revealed that Person(s) unknown entered two rooms

in in and stole 12/03 a vending machine Bricker Residence. there was no one the apartment and the the Science Building computer

call result of dam- Person(s) unknown broke a window of a was most probably as a equipment.

caused the lines vehicle parked in lot 20. MISCHIEF THU FEB 13/03 age to phone during recent 20/03 Person(s) unknown pulled out a fire hose flooding in the building. BREAK, ENTER & THEFT THU FEB

MISCHIEF 0033 HRS WED FEB 12/03 from a cabinet on the main floor of the Aird - MON FEB 24/03

unknown unknown broke into the Person(s) spray painted grafitti on Building. Person(s) Crime of the Week the north wall of 232 King. Geography Dept office and stole two lap and MISCHIEF THU FEB 13/03 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE TUE FEB top computers, a data projector some

MISCHIEF 0235 HRS WED FEB 12/03 Person(s) unknown smashed the glass front 18/03 - WED FEB 19/03 petty cash.

Clements An officer responded to Bouckaert Hall of a vending machine in St A heart was found outside MacDonald

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and walkman. Person(s) unknown smashed a pamphlet those of pigs. two digital cameras a

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Person(s) unknown broke into two washing THEFT UNDER $5000 WED FEB 19/03

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Irrational Exuberance The Cord Weekly

The tie that binds since 1926 Patrick Watts the of Regan Canada the country that it is, Ottawa tially monopolizes responsibility the federal has come charging back by irresponsi- the health-care system to A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication bly and arrogantly throwing around government. Third Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre

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Fax: 883-0873 the of transit for - (519) In interests creating a more spaces or public example 884-1970 3560 (519) ext. this will be festooned with a federal Advertising: egalitarian society, budget repre- gov- www.wlusp.com sents a massive transfer of wealth from ernment logo. e-mail: [email protected] to the the rich to the poor and a shift from pri- This country brought you by Editor Opinion of Canada. vate back to public. As a side note that Government "Now how exactly do you do that this Unless the of our Christine?." the feds have failed to disclose, you are on fringes without a surgical tool,

- Stefan Sereda, in reference to his is clear aim the there isn't much for bag Still hunting for his legacy, in his final budget a at diminishing society, really you

Poutine role of in this in this debacle. An budget as Prime Minister, Jean provincial governments year's expanded limit (for those with Editorial Board has harpooned yet another trophy for country. Finance Minister John Manley RSP enough spare and - succeeded that cash to max out already) a his wall of great catches the Canadian has probably in goal. slight

what be the lives of Canadian reduction in Insurance Editor-in-Chief Christine Cherry Taxpayer. In can only But in making Employment

his her is all that's there. But Assignment Editor Caitlin Howlett described as one of the most irrespon- taxpayer's easier, job safer, premiums really

wreckless and federal future he has the most dedicated social activist Production Manager Wilbur McLean sible, outrageous more secure, unequivo- only

the failed. could the massive News Editors Stefan Sereda budgets in recent memory crass cally decry as inadequate

but the federal low-income Bryn Boyce Prime Minister has left the now wound- It isn't the size, however, spending on

the tab to of new commit- Canadians, for by everybody else. Opinion Editor Regan P. Watts ed Canadian people holding plethora spending paid

of ments that reveals the true This is a was by a InternationalEditor Brandon Currie what can surely be regarded as one egotistical budget presented hell-bent the retirement ambitions of the Liberal on return- Entertainment Editor Melissa allen most expensive parties budget's expansion- government

is into to the of when Sports Editors Kristen Lipscombe in this country's history. ism. Money flowing every possi- ing days yore, spending

of federal redistribution of wealth was Colin Duffett In true Liberal fashion, Jean ble nook and cranny respon- was king,

million the catch of the and when Business Editor Jennifer Wilder Chretien presented Canadians with his sibility. There's $10 to restore day, gov-

the interests of a more Features Editor Jeff Latosik retirement gift to them last week with a heritage buildings, another $10 million ernment persued of that drives for athletes if Vancouver wins just The fact that these types Student Life Editor Jennifer Asselin budget up spending by $25- Olympic society. and million have failed in the Arts Editor Siobhan Bhagwat billion over the next three years. in their Olympic bid, $17 faulty experiments

true Katimavik! obviously means nothing to Unfortunately, the purpose of this for Someone please explain past quite

what Katimavik this band of monster budget is to remind Canadians to me is. year's tyrants.

federal But in the end, this was Jean's Cord Staff that the federal government is once Most of these new initiatives way and what again the only institution that matters. involve direct transfers to Canadians - of saying thank you... a way

Thanks and the the to that he Classified Coordinator Kristen Howard to Jean Crouton gang, leaving provincial governments go; by spending money spent

their ridiculous Ottawa intrudes into their the last ten from Production Assistants Joanna Lau you will pay heavily for watching as years confiscating

Natalia Swierczynska Amy Mallett ambitions. jurisdictions with paltry scholarships Canadians.

and Paul Jarrett Carol Rich After almost a decade of retrench- and grants for students faculty, The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of families those of Rebecca Toombs Carly Beath ment, withdrawal and abandonment of more needless handouts to on the author and do not necessarßy reflect The Cord Staff,the editorial board,WLUSP or WLU. Editors Debra Siemens the services that make welfare and a health accord that essen- Copy very helped We really, realty mean it this time!!!

Amanda Elliott Sarah Friesen

Amy Rogers DianneTennen Tara Koshowski Kim Brown WLUSU's curve Photo Manager Mattßenassi huge learning

Circulation and File Manager Wayne Money

for It's have will not even be able to Angela Foster Directors are responsible tration. to new Advertising Manager Christine Cherry great one on the count on their help over the Ad Production Manager Elisabeth Oliveira overseeing almost a $7 mil- ideas but if no how when Ad Production Assistants Nicole Wilker lion dollar budget - a budg- Board knows to imple- summer, a significant of and Mikel Sala KamAthwal et created by students' ment them then they are amount planning

research Juliah Thrift money. This is a huge rather useless. gets accomplished.

Good luck - responsibility and while Even more frightening Meighan you

work for that the mention that some have cut out every new job means a was your with learning curve will be neces- directors made regards you.

to those directors that When Dan out a Editor of the Week sary, a spot on the BOD cur- pulled

First Year stack of materials for Certainly not Brandon Cunie should not be treated as an rently sit on reading

level called the Board to in order to Ed itor-i n-Ch ief entry position. WLUSU Council; they actually study date Contributors essential the FYC "those with to on WLUSU manages many experi- get up of I Wilson said this - ence." etc. saw Lauren Thompson, Ben Durrer. Melincla Cockburn, Dan Myles once to services on campus Yes being a part policies, programs, Sennet, Katie Stetanie David Agatta Tarkowski, West, Butcher, contribution to the does lot of deer in the me, "In a democracy people their FYC provide some a caught Alexander, Bernard Dawson, Peter Eglin Craig Reaney, Derek, but I ask the get exactly what they SSAC is crucial for ensuring knowledge of WLUSU, headlights. mem- Derek ivvanuk, Brad Skelton, Devin Yuke, Tito Goya, fames deserve." Well that the that these direc- bers of the if are Hrivnak, Justin Sharp., Jeff Hawkins, Chris Robb, Simon Laurier, you Laurier is a welcoming notion Board, you Marrel Ginnakis, Baptiste, Happy Birthday to K.Hughes - HEAT the of not to the time got it. and comfortable place for us tors are pinnacles it prepared put Thanks Fidel for UP!!, to not arresting my friends, Bakes & TSB lot about the lack and effort into read- The Thursday before to attend school. Hundreds reveals a required tor being such good sports, Meeker tor providing me with so much of Week had the of students volunteer under of of the other and under- 10 - my daily language, The Champs jokes 1,, Sophie Reading I experience ing thoroughly

for her fashion advice, Avramis for an intra, ElicotLville for my pleasure of attending the first various auspices of the directors. It takes more than standing this material, please break -! love Cornell, lohnson lor all the laughs, francis_329 for meeting of the 2003-2004 Union, and say what you one year on FYC to under- resign. with not help my assignment, Barry Kay for letting go, member of for knees WLUSU Board of Directors. will about I don't stand and be aware of not as a Troublequartet making my weak, Oasis, Goldplay, WLUSU, Sitting

Laba for the times on KG - Whatever gcxxi Saturday, you need, decided to but also the the Board more I go in with an think that there are many only WLUSU requires

John Mayer, G:x>kie Monster - cookie, cookie, cookie, , work than open mind, that I students who would like to university communi- simply promoting me Harry Rosen for hoping greater D.Docherty- caught napping, my charity ball Louis would be blown and the of Waterloo. athletics external suit, Armstrong, the Rat Pack, Scotiabank, Amy for away by see them fold altogether. ty city or an ail answering my questions, len tor rejecting me yet again, that member the enthusiasm and insight Only two members of The shining light of next group you are a Trevor Wolfe: Bails d steel,Team Trash & the token Quebecer, forth this of. The Laurier is brought by new next year's BOD currently sit year is Meighan Doherty. community Sex on the teach, and bullets for breakfast,., RPW. blown all director and the She have clue much diverse than group. I was away as a seems to a as more and - blown The Cord is the officialstudent of Wilfrid It editori- right the President-elect himself has to what she is and her narrow Weekly newspaper Laurier University. is an away by doing your agenda ally independentnewspaper publishedby WilfridLaurier UniversityStudentPublications, Waterloo, deserve informed fact that this group as a never been directly involved leadership and direction are they repre- a corporation without share capital. whole has little clue in be crucial. She has sentation all issues. as to the administration of going to on

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The Cord the to letter for and reserves right edit any brevity clarity. The Cord reservestheright toreject individuals; I think that they advisable for every member one else plays catch-up. the organization you are any letter, in whole or inpart. for before probably have some good of the BOD to have previous Neither Andrew Pike nor working operates

The Cord reserves the right nottopublish material that is to be libelous in deemed or contra- intentions. The problem is Union experience, I find it Sanjay Pottinger (the only can accomplish any- vention with the Cord's you Code ofEthics or journalistic standards. that they lack the experience frightening when I imagine two directors currently sit- thing.

Opinions expressed arethose olthe author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Editorial and the how this will handle the Board) that the BOD sur- leadership to put group a ting on were I hope Board, WLUSP. WLU orHamilton Web Printing. all that innovation into practice. situation that requires real elected to Chair or Vice- prises me. It's about Cord subscriptionrates are$20.00 per term for addresses within Canada. The Cord is printed The WLUSU Board of they do. insight into actual adminis- Chair positions, so Meighan can Hamilton Web and is by Printing publishedevery Wednesday. 8 'Opinion Thursday February 27 2fV^

Laurier Shorts I'm Sorry But...

Social masochism SBE quality slipping

bother the social masochist. the of students proportion free-riding grows in Social don't know senior work masochists, also, years. Group tends to result in

how to break off relationships. If they several mediocre projects rather than individ-

do it's a half-assed ual that in and try, really job. They grades vary quality it is unfor- obnoxious usually begin by being as as tunate but students now ask themselves:

And the a social it all if I'll possible. thing is, "Why give my receive close to the masochist completely relishes the fact same mark for doing just the bare minimum?"

that social they are creating a crappy The burden on faculty has also affected

live for conflict. the atmosphere. They way we are examined and the quality of live for the feedback that They annoyance people we receive. Over the last four

Melinda Cockburn feel towards them. the Ben Durrer It's only way years more and more exams have shifted from

know how to be with and short they people answer/essays to pure multiple-choice

Social masochism is the can won't no matter how The Laurier Academic clear that only way I change many Mentorship Committee even though it is a balance provides

describe it: who are lose. can hosted a to discuss "What people socially friendships they They always recently panel Has a much better evaluation. Professors are

disfunctionate. don't seem to move on to the next bunch of vic- Your Education unable feedback They just poor at Laurier not Given You?". to provide on our projects.

know how to interact with tims and start the drama all over The the statis- people again. same day University produced Many profs ignore comments on writing style

without them off. And if the fact It makes them feel to know that of class that show and pissing happy tics average sizes interesting primarily concentrate on content. This

is mentioned to them, they've made someone's results for comparison between faculties. As a results in graduates who still have minimal

don't they just seem to day completely miser- fourth-year business student I know now why ability to write.

able. unsatisfied with the of busi- care. I am quality our My greatest concern is that SBE students "These people are who These and I worried about the without They're they people are ness program am graduate an opportunity to take part under be and usually put under future. want to no one is usually put our in a small classroom environment with less our mental cate- mental Laurier is school that than students. ever going to change categories as a traditionally invests 15 We are not challenged in gories as not matter how annoying either in to academic debates that, "annoying" or people ensure high quality teaching. But and we do not receive the or assholes' much do "assholes." I've known Laurier's of has people not since I arrived, growth 25% chance to rebut an argument because of the

their too investments bricks and need share appreciate pres- way many people required large in mor- to participation marks with the

It doesn't like this. in tar and left less to ence. just phase People gener- money maintain a small stu- other 35+ students. The lack of small classes

them. should define this bit al in and the small class also Perhaps I a usually bug me some way or dent/faculty ratio sizes we eliminates motivation to be well prepared

other but social A better. masochists are the all expected. quick glance at the numbers in for class since we only need to contribute

There the of the the table are certain people in worst worse. Everyone at some following reveals that SBE has much once a class and there isn't a risk of being

focused them- world who are so on point encounters one. larger classes than the other faculties and most embarrassed for not knowing the material.

selves that when be work to is that the smallest class the SBE is the of anyone brings up They may someone you disturbing me considering deregulation BBA

with of the student further but something they want to discuss or or, even worse, one room- average SBE is likely to participate in tuition to prevent deterioration,

stuck with in residence. still has 36 students. that will solve the have a problem they're trying to sort mates you get not likely current quality

of has to relate it who believes in There effects out, this kind person Being someone rein- are many spin-off that reduce problems. As an alternative, we must review

themselves somehow the it that would the of education. obvious the order find cost-effi- to or turn carnation, scares me I quality our Most is BBA program in to

back them. have back be tortured all the need in conversation focus to This, to come to to reduce faculty-marking time so ciencies some areas to provide key

the first of social but who students work that enhancements others. that such I think, is sign a over again people enjoy SBE in numerous groups in I hope a

masochist. will far the review will in the future and They even go as as being jerks. faculty "positively spins" as a way to commence near

sort of If had who enhance skills will draw submissions from inventing some story or exag- I my way, anyone just communication within a team. that the process

fact it's the of The of work elimi- all stakeholders build gerating a into something not. bugged living crap out me excessive amount group as we continue to upon

For will have would be remote island in the achieve the of SBE. example, a person a par- put on a nates motivation over time to aca- strengths

bad at one the middle of the and would demic excellence. A+ students tired of ticularly experience party ocean grow

and that ends into have to suffer fate of sub- their the and one party up turning the being carrying groups through program

five or and them to lifetime six thereby helping jected a of being stuck with

get more and more sympathy for their other social masochists. But unfortu-

"problems" which all seem to arise nately I do not have complete control

from one little The the world it's back escapade. people over so I guess to

present at this one party know that this sharing a society with people who

to to person is a liar but that doesn't seem just like make everything suck.

LETTERS

I Was think Used! Don't get me I ifs floor alone between solicited wrong; That's bike! my great that Dons get first-year stu- proxies and the door to door

I when I read the dents to and whoever stole was surprised vote become sweep to get everyone to vote To my bike, Cord's of the student Got to coverage WLUSU engaged in issues. But our before going to dinner. We as first- something say? election because it failed to men- Dons should also make taken of few before push us to year's were advantage to A days reading week that the Send to tion the an educated choice. The a Don's friend and that does- into your opinions significant impact thing help started, you went my garage

Residence Dons had on the that me off was that I asked n't make feel is tipped me very significant. I and stole my bike. This bike at results. I live in resi- what stood for after doesn't [email protected] currently Herman being can only hope that this least 10 years old and is rusted

and it was influ- influenced and Don didn't don't dence heavily my happen again next year. beyond belief, so I see why Maximum 350 words enced Dons for Dan know. He "It doesn't would it. The bike by to vote said, matter, you want helps letter. interested in stu- the other candidates suck." per Herman. I am This is Trevor Wolfe me get around Waterloo and I dent issues so 1 followed the elec- a real shame because Dons if our would really appreciate it you will Exceed that and we many tion the in are senior students who Editors Note: Thank for moment race through platforms are sup- Op. you would take a to recon- off foot chop your the Cord and the forum and advice like the balls sider Please open posed to provide good having to put your your actions. return it

to vote for the when and where to to this to I was planning can- vote. name letter. the place you found it and no

best won didate who would do the job, Herman by just over a questions will be asked.

the told hundred and I that not just one my Don me votes am sure

he about from to vote for. got 25 votes my Jason Shim

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Son of a Bush

to 'international' state- If cism of issues our world whatever was necessary (heard or not) severe consequences. I were a plaguing Chris Robb ments about the of faction, whatever, how for than we can remove the current regime. This, annexing nation, longer imagine.

Not do Kurds would i the Bush is the CBC includes the current for Cyprus. only more presumably get 'posi- 'George a warmonger!' I was watching program push In of in defence exist within Cyprus, but also tive' attention of the United States? No. We are short- Counter-Spin and I came across a armament Turkey warmongers. it Greek What will be the One to think about. term democratic is very realization about this horrible against a possible Iraqi counter- Cypriots. thought, attribute border reaction of Greece in an arma- Peace in the Middle East is far for us to a specific predicament the Middle East has attack and increased con- easy

of Will there be than to one of these individu- been faced with regarding brutal trol. What relation does this have ment Turkey? an more complex 'simple' problem 'reset when that in the of the increased arms one changes in certain coun- als then suddenly regimes and US 'diplomatic' inter- proving disparity race, greater regime in It's Middle Eastern and than what has occurred in tries. The longer the West indulges person is no office. a vention; they are probably more Iraqi peoples, already longer it here. that mis- the decade between the two in tactics, drastic reach, but may be possi- confused there than we are proving they are not a past misguided curmudgeon international conflict has did conceived of sects nations? With military the this of ble that My surprise not come as a group religious greater longer process peace

it is that and will take. We transformed into 'pop-culture'? sudden epiphany in coming to the clinging to one another in US dis- strength probable Turkey understanding

sent? will invade, Northern need to discontinue on Is reality TV at a pinnacle? realization that these people are again, operating

of 'what has us seemed to have died this is an obvious For a couple of intelligent Cyprus, annexing the region and the notion brought Afghanistan in grave despair,

conduct ethnic sim- will be successful for oth- as fast as Martin's career. reality; it pertains to misconcep- Kurdish people to support the US cleansing. A success Ricky

into the conflict of is easier said people are still tions on the have armament of Turkey would mean investigation ers'. This, course, Unfortunately, we, periphery, ple would this is their than done and whoever holds the in and Ricky regarding religious and ethnic the slaughtering and further perse- prove intention, dying Afghanistan

after this as a answers to this dilemma holds the Martin is in the Hills cohesiveness in this area. cution of other Kurds in Turkey. especially declaring eating

the much like Bill 'mono-culture' foods We have been drudged with The further oppression of Kurds primary objective in 2001. It key to world; imported

far easier be somewhat of Gates does the to that his former is forced to the theme of religious radicals, and rebels would be a appears to a key a specific country

desired of domino a time street in New York in order to 'survive'. can fanatics, dogmatic, martyrs, reli- and currently course effect, ticking City. Despite produce I with of but who has heard of who action the Turkish bomb if will. More so somewhat love, gious sects thugs oppose by government. you my predictions being speak

lack the that be the of that rhetoric I can the United States and the Western Proving that there is either a precedent US diplomacy Newtonian, they seem to anymore?

of the has set in which our world has talk of but that is world. Islamic Jihad, so I hope, knowledge regarding recently. process respect, only

in the Another in this con- This whole reaction for determined by success factors has become a familiar theme we Kurdish struggle Turkey by key player operated.

of these there is lack of fiasco is North reaction needs to dis- other than and ethic. all come to know in light Iraqi Kurds, or a fusing military a mentality morality

for the What has continue in international relations shall The circumstances. Unfortunately, immediate concern reper- Korea. US diplomacy Economy prevail. will kill and desta- Islamic Jihad is not the fundamen- cussions of this impending US been successful in stating is that if because it is that that has founded Empire exploit,

bilize for its for of armamentof because a serious threat atrocities throughout history. functioning. tal driving mechanism many Turkey they you pose military great proper

It fearful for their lives and the United then the people in this area. does not are own to States, peace- Unfortunately, our atypical

families in somewhat submissive thinks in incre- Chris is in and is also a ordain their current lives, nor does that of their immediate ful, diplo- society four-year 2nd-year

essential. the democratic member of the Football team. - take is If it act as a determining factor in Northern Iraq your pick. macy you are a ments; process.

here weaker such then This short-term their future. The mechanism that What I visualize is not a nation, as Iraq, causes extremely

fear. These of anti-American Kurds ral- will render and narrow-minded criti- is in place is people group non-compliance thought

in such that US are grave despair, lying against occupation.

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Common sense vs. freedom of speech

Jeff Hawkins on of an visitor's hate laws. the letter of the the grounds expired By Charter, right thing! We rely on com- Op/Ed Contributor Visa. Canada has been observed as Canadians should allow Mr. monsense to do the right things.

Last the Human a democratic nation that Zundel back into Canada year, Rights pre- as a Common-sense tells me, and

Holocaust denier Mr. Commission ruled that Mr. from Recently refugee fearing persecution every other Canadian, not to let Zundel has the Zundel's website hatred his native land. the this Ernst graced pages spread However, spir- man back into our country. of the hate of of most Canadian newspapers worthy crimes status. it the Charter clearly entrusts Even he has insisted, back in with the such This insufferable human the of captions as: mon- government the day to use 2001, not to return to Canada. 'The spirit of the has been hate "Holocaust denier wants refugee strosity spreading commonsense when dealing with Well Mr. Zundel, have Charter entrusts you may

status." and and has been deemed a issues such hate wish. (Globe Mail) already as propagating your the government of don't for threat to national while like Zundel I just get it, a man to security, monsters Mr. trying to Lefs all hope The Cord reach- the day to use vowed obtain have insistently never to attempting Canadian citi- get back into Canada. es the hands of those Mr. common-sense" deciding return to Canada merely two zenship in 1996. Currently the Canadian Zundel's future. years ago, why are we having In 1991, visiting Munich, Mr. Security Intelligence Service is -Jeff Hawkins if he should be Zundel convicted troubles deciding was by German debating whether to issue Mr.

back Canada? of hatred - Zundel allowed in courts inciting translat- a "Security Certificate,"

into two Zundel threat Mr. Zundel wants back ed to a year prison sentence deeming Mr. a to

- and fined Canada because US officials in Canada was the national security.

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Black History Month helps nothing

fix the be done with and an accepted or equal. security cameras staring us away Wilbur McLean the officers at truly made. Corporate America joins in the One unit of study specifically down, police stopping attempt equality

aside the school for the businesses that Don't me 28 days. Give feel-good month. I learn that, set in system our cars, or give

of blacks does make refuse hire me 365. indeed, General Motors does care the study not to us.

is That would be It cer- us the same. It only continues to Black Month noth- truly something about me and my heritage. History

make different. 28 won't than It must to celebrate. tainly feels good to see so many us days ing more a placebo.

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February 22nd *11 Luther February Ist Malcolm X, Martin King ring In 1990, Nelson Mandela, after and Harriet Tubman were the pre- * eminent black leaders of their A In South African 27 a prison, now years

he is elect- time. Their contributions to the is freed. One year later, timeless. ed President of South Africa. cause of blacks are

Black History Month is a time to celebrate his life. The handful of black leaders

who have managed to penetrate

mainstream celebrat- Black History Month, now society are

honoured and dis- quite an event, appears annually ed, saluted, Are for a with a difference and you looking job and arrives with the most com- cussed. Every major network,

of the airs mendable of intentions. Its suc- most minor ones, a spe- this summer? cial these leaders' achieve- cess in promoting black history is on the A job that will motivate and reward you? Well, look no further, City of undeniable. Each more tele- ments. For one month, they are year Kitchener is this summer's place to be! revered. vision programs air, more news-

articles and paper printed greater Over 300 positions are available with summer playgrounds, Breithaupt Camps,

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Kitchener Hall, 7th floor, at the information desk on the main floor and in and neighbourhoods that do not City the Human Resources all of Kitchener facilities; Conestoga sit atten- black within their Department; City Schools up and pay accept people y i College Student Employment Doon Campus; Lutherwood Youth tion, opening up the history books walls. tJKX Employment Centre. to those clean, untouched pages of black history. Teachers careful- It's March. What happens now? jKITXHENEK Call 741 -2224 for details or check us out at www.city.kitchener.on.ca ly read their lesson plans ensuring One month does not fix the ills their pupils are fed the prescribed faced by an entire race of people.

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Equality on campus

preferably address the circumstances one Agata Tarkowski on one which it is the least confrontational. Most importantly she pointed out, students be Gender, race, and ethnicity are issues we and professors should aware of what

faced with each of to are every day in our language appropriate use. classes and in each of our lives. On Friday, Jacobs also discussed the discrimination

February 7, guest speaker Marilyn Jacobs, that Special Needs students might face and coordinator of WLU's the problems professors might have with with Harassment/Discrimination Office, was dealing such students. All cases are dif- head of an interactive seminar entitled ferent and instructors need to know how to

"Creating an Inclusive Environment in the deal with each case individually. This not Classroom." The discussion, which only provides equal opportunity for the involved nine other individuals from vari- Special Needs student but it also prevents students from ous areas of expertise, focused on on-cam- taking advantage of the pro- pus diversity. gram. It is the responsibility of the Special Jacobs, who has held her position for Needs student to recognise his/her needs. deals with of 25 A third issue seven years, an average to presented by Jacobs was

35 contacts per year. However, she noted the insensitivity and invisibility that gay and that not all issues come directly to her office lesbian students often face in the classroom. and that "there other and lesbians should be are people on campus Gays recognised with that and about dealing concerns people may not forgotten or ignored as it is have." Other people dealing with these the job of the professors to educate them- issues include the Dean of Students faculty selves on alternative sexualities. She went members that a student may feel comfort- on to say that ground rules must exist about able talking with. the discussion of sexuality in the classroom Her interest in creating the discussion and instructors should become models for held earlier this month stems from her their students. If the topic of homosexuality strong feelings towards preventative educa- is uncomfortable for other students in the She believes that the first towards it is to differentiate the tion. step classroom, necessary about of awkwardness with the of this is having a "policy on campus feeling feeling Christine Cherry and discrimination." "We discrimination that the and lesbian harassment are gay stu- All three minorities for on campus pose a picture. not going to tolerate harassing and/or dis- dents are possibly feeling.

behaviour based on grounds Scott Williams, of GLOB- in their classroom...which is the ethnic that criminating co-president pie very pressures professors might stated in the Ontario Human Code," a discussion to make He adds that the small Waterloo on students. Often students Rights AL, group designed unlikely." put are pres- the she said. LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgen- campus provides a comfort level for some sured into being the main voice for their

During the discussion Jacobs stated that der) community at Laurier feel more com- homosexuals but it is "harder for homosex- culture. It is acceptable for the student to there about interac- makes his observations about uals to to know other discuss their are "complaints many fortable, own get people." own experience but they it aim of individu- tions on campus", making her to dis- discrimination, especially that "The small university also makes it diffi- should not become the voice of authority and ideas with the about als with non-heterosexual orientations cult for homosexuals who for the whole cuss suggest panel at are not ready to group. of with WLU. he that he don't be made her possible ways dealing problems. Although states cannot come out or want to out since they Overall, Jacobs point obvi- of for he does make the be identified the entire that does and that With the help a video, Jacobs brought speak everybody, can more easily by ous, diversity exist every- that there school Williams. should be of the forth four specific problem areas. comment are problems at WLU population," says He one aware appropriate with the which each believes that would be for with that One of the issues is intent versus way in people treat it "nice people to ways in dealing issues may arise. classroom other. he that The impact. The words used in a "It's a pretty conservative campus," acknowledge [homosexuals] are here, seminar was educational, many opin- of said. make the school comfortable heard and have the ability to insult certain groups to try to more ions were it put a light on WLU's

The whether the His from for the He also diverse The was that if people. intent, speaker complaints range professors everyone, not just majority." community. message irrelevant. remarks that inclusive of noted that will take awhile and students educate themselves wanted to insult or not, is making are not unfortunately it professors

to for total to reach the whole fac- and follow the of dis- Instead, the person who feels insulted has non-heterosexuals, GLOBAL posters, acceptance simple rules, feeling

the which advertise and student "it would crimination be limited at right to bring up his/her feelings regard- meetings, getting torn ulty body, although can universities, the She that the down. "Professors often don't be nice do this ing situation. suggested pro- want to upset to so eventually". especially one. fessor should allow comfort level for the the he On Williams observes a straight students," says adding, a positive note,

students in the classroom who might face "homosexuality is often not mentioned in that there are students and faculty who are this Of risk taken where would be relevant." Either make better situation. course a is by areas it trying to it by being more open the student and comfortable about and that homosexuals do to bring up his/her concern professors are not talking not ignoring exist. the should realise and that there discussion also discussed instructor that, it or they assume are "no gay peo- During the Jacobs

Food for thought

lunch is offered The which I special daily. regular freshly grated parmesan cheese, Christine Cherry menu offers numerous items, including appreciated. The romaine lettuce was crisp entries and which and the had but subtle light gourmet pizzas, dressing a great gar- Most of have heard of the you probably are suitable for a lunch-sized appetite and licky flavour. The bacon bits were real and Huether and of Hotel, many you have like- budget All of the pastas come in lion and not too salty, but the croutons looked and ly even been there in varying degrees of cub but unlike the tasted burnt. them of sizes, most restaurants I had to pick out my but how of have intoxication, many you smaller cub sized meal is available in the salad. really experienced everything the Huether selected the evening. My dining companion per- has to offer? Our server was prompt and friendly, sonal sized Whole Garden pizza with Thai The Huether, comprised of three differ- and offered with some suggestions to my com- ginger peanut sauce {$5.49). Topped ent restaurants - The Lion Brewery and I red panion myself. ordered the lunch roasted peppers, broccoli, portobello Restaurant, Barley Works and the Lounge -

- with seal I special barbecued chicken breast mushrooms, ions, hot banana pepper offers a lot more than just great food and beer-braised mushrooms and mozzarella rings and mozzarella cheese, this was and said great beer. Hosting an incredible combina- panion actually really enjoyed it bread The had cheese on foccacia served with beyond your average pizza. sauce tion of unique menu items, interesting his- he would definitely order it again. that french fries or salad ($7.95). I upgrad- a real tangy flavour seemed spiced just soup, Huether is the tory and fabulous atmosphere, the Huether The best thing about the ed to a caesar salad for an additional dol- right and the crust was thin and crispy with can't Those with a is a place you really appreciate in just unique menu items offered. lar. a hint of The variety of toppings garlic. find some one visit. less adventuresome palate can meal My came presented on a available is Items like boc- plate outstanding. like to I spent an enjoyable lunch at the Lion standard fare, but for those who reminiscent of California It concini cheese and calamari take the pottery. really vari- Brewery this week. Located in the base- experiment the Huether offers enough appeared carefully ana the sand- Huether pizza to a whole new level. Hotel placed, entire four ment of the and outfitted with to tasting for your wich hot ety keep you was while the salad remained An essential of a Huether brick part dining exposed walls, soft lighting, a low years at Laurier. The bread cold. foccacia was extremely experience is the beer; brewed on the warm-toned wood ceiling and a rough fresh but the flavour was somewhat over- premises, it offers enough variety to satisfy stone floor, walking down into the restau- it muted the powering; really delicious, any beer aficionado. We ordered two of is of like rant sort entering a cozy cavern. of the barbecue on the tangy taste sauce the beer samplers {$3.25 each) which pro- My only complaint about the ambi- tender, perfectly cooked full sized chicken vided us with a three-ounce taste of eight of the The ence was with regards to noise. Huether Hotel Lion breast. Since choice of bread is 1 the the Brewery a offered nine brews; samplers are a great restaurant is small so the tables are placed think that next time I would select favourite. St. North the way to discover your 59 King close together, making it almost impossible kaiser roll marbled The best or rye. part My brave dining companion ordered Waterloo not to eavesdrop on your neighbour's con- the mushrooms. had was They a buttery the stout float ($5.50) for desert. This 886-3350 versation. This was exacerbated by the flavour that melted in my mouth, and I take on the traditional ice cream of the grown-up overall acoustics space which found them off of myself picking the sand- float (which they also offer) is a chunk of seemed to bounce kitchen sounds (silver- wich their Cord's to enjoy on own to ensure that brownie in die bottom of a 20 ounce Rating: (^^)(^)(^)(^) exhaust glass ware being polished, fans, etc.) the flavour wouldn't be lost the foccacia. with of vanilla in topped a scoop ice cream and other diners noise, including ringing The caesar salad was and and then filled with the dark Ale. plentiful English Out of a possible Five Smiling Jenns cell around the restaurant phones, with fresh lemon came two and While it looked rather com- lunch but wedges disgusting, my There isn't a specific menu, a 4 Student Life 13 Thursday February 27 2003

Home sweet home Smiling Jenn's Happy Facts

Jennifer Asselin

After washing canvas sneakers in the washing machine, stuff A root over your head and a warm plastic bags into the toes and let them air dry. They hold their often place to sleep is something we shape perfectly and never shrink. take for granted, especially as uni-

versity students who stiil go home for Lengthen the life of cut flowers by adding salt to the vase the summer months. Unfortunately water. A pinch will slow the growth of bacteria, so they'll bloom is for having a house a luxury many longer. that some just aren't lucky enough to have. On the bright side however, Instead of using oil to silence that creak or squeak, use petrole- Habitat for Humanity as a campus um jelly. It'll do the job, and it's less messy. club is making a small but significant difference. trouble socks white? Add of Having keeping 1/2 cup baking said co-ordinator "Basically," its to - it'll soda your liquid detergent supercharge cleaning Tamara Rasokas, "we do three main power. We things as an on-campus chapter. do house builds, give donations and Add 1/2"of water to the bottom of glass votive holders before raise awareness." Habitat for inserting your candles. The wax will pop right out! Humanity has been a successful for The organization many years. Hate the rust stains that shaving cream and hairspray cans can essential idea is for the to help group leave bathroom? the bottom of the with clear in your Coat cans those unable to afford a roof over nail polish, and you'll have no more stains. their heads to get one step closer by helping build homes and raising Courtesy Habitat for Humanity for hour without funds. To keep pasta warm up to an over-cooking it, Members of Habitat for Humanity help the sod get laid. The club is opened to all and place it in a colander set above a pot of simmering water. Cover currently has anywhere from 10-15 until needed. extra feasible budgets, the group voted on where they keep supplies for members. The big event this year going to Sacramento. the public to come in and pick up,"

sheet sets - and linen closet - was not only building homes in the Keep together your organized by bake sales said Voss. "Fundraising included "Two days were spent flat sheet and fitted sheet inside the K-W area and raising awareness placing one pillowcase, in the Concourse, a spaghetti dinner working on a house. We prepared other for within our own community, but this pillowcase storage. at a local church, selling candy the lawn and planted four trees," she year's members also got to travel to necklaces at the Turret and a dollar continued. out of Sacramento, California from When lips are chapped and you have run lip balm, use to auction," said Rasokas. Most of the The group was also given time The Since the area is as sensitive as the the mois- February 15 to February 22. eye cream. eye lips, money was raised by members of explore the area on their own. Week adventure is turizer is a great substitute. group's Reading and the When asked what the best the group rest was paid by something called 'Collegiate individuals the of the Rasokas going on trip. As moment trip was, that all and When mix in a Challenge' groups chap- making muffins, your ingredients large pitch- well, each member had to bring replied, "For me it was seeing the affiliated with Habitat for You'll be able to the batter into the muffin tins and ters er. pour easily with them a donation of (US)$100 to looks on the home owners faces Humanity International can partici- with less mess. donate to the affiliate they visited to when they saw the lawn. That was pate in. towards and kind of cool." She continued go building supplies by say- Essentially two executive mem- "A California in When shirt with decorative them permits. lot of supplies get donat- ing "seeing was a once ironing a buttons, protect by bers started the ball rolling. ed but need- lifetime for inverted them not permits so money is a opportunity most." For holding an metal spoon over as you iron. is Collegiate Challenge an event ed for that," said member Steph Voss. Voss, it was "the friendships. It was held annually to give Habitat for The of students like she soda favorite shirt? Soak the stain in solu- group stayed in a a week-long sleepover," Spill on your cotton a Humanity chapters the opportunity cool water and white local church set up by the affiliate. said. tion of 2 cups 1/4 cup distilled vinegar. to help a community other than their They were given directions on Overall the trip was a success as own and meet people with similar to where go by a leader from the the group made memories that interests. The places to travel were Sacramento chapter and they also would last a lifetime, as well as mak- aplenty but the group narrowed it discussed items of business with this ing two families that much happier down to a more manageable basis. house that will person on a regular by creating a they amount including places like New Each day was filled with some- soon make a home. Cord General Orleans and Hawaii. After careful Meeting thing new: "Two days were spent deliberation and looking at more working in the Restore Building Thursday February 27th

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That night we saw an off-Broadway play When deciding what I should do for Reading (always cheap and entertaining) entitled, "I Love

Tuesdays I first had to ask - "how much can Your Now App-solutely Week, myself You, Perfect, Change!" It was cute

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I planned a budget of $800-$B5O and when Letterman Show. Feeling overwhelmed with the

I told about culture about to went to Wacky Wednesdays my parents my plans they laughed. we were embrace, we sand- Deli to off stomachs. I ordered "Son," my dad said, "that won't buy you a Carnegie top our wackier than and What could oe getting aourger traditional corned beef which wich in New York!" But I was determined, plus, a sandwich, I split

had booked and hotel. with who had a salami fries for $3?! Every Wednesday! I already my plane (Note: my inspiring counterpart, sandwich. For full the of Buffalo - and cow con- cheapest plane is Jetßlue out $44 egg $11,1 got a slices of each way.) veniently placed between two rye J with and and arrived bread. father could afford but THURSDAY I went my one only we My was wrong, I it, all full after the at Kennedy Airport. As I approached the termi- I couldn't stomach of it, I was too nal exit, I wondered what the incessant noise first half.

in We walked outside and The Show at best. Let's be Thirsty Thursdays was the background. Late was cool, that The Ed saw a parade of yellow taxis, each honking their honest, Dave isn't really funny. & all First 25 DJ, dancing prizes nightlong! Sullivan Theatre could- horns, at what I don't know. They would honk, was awesome though. I

if not then ten and then two seconds n't but think that Dave was a the- ladies get a gift! (even you're really a lady) move up inches, help defacing later, honk again. It turns out that that is the norm atre that once held Elvis, The Beatles, Johnny himself. in New likes to honk, a stress Carson and Ed Sullivan J York, everyone reliever if will. "Aida" was a beautiful about a you play prince who about become and falls in love We arrived at the hotel, that used to be a is to king TGIF! condominium, at least thafs what I thought with the daughter of the king whose country he Free munchies entered which is about to It turned out to be a when I my $79 per night room conquer. the size of home. I'll love The most memorable was my cupboard at say Disneyesque story. Thank God it's Friday indeed! Grab some free was the theatre and by this, it was comfy and $79 per night is a great part exiting being greeted

munchies at the bar from 4 'til 6! five minutes from Times ten marine automatic machine deal, being only away guards holding York the safest Square and three seconds from Central Park. guns. I reiterate, New City is city

late and terrified in the world - believe J It being us being to go out me. SATURDAY* the we at night as a result of the stereotypes departed on Our final day was spent doing things

from took hadn't done. We took a out to us our parents, we a taxi to the out- already trip of movie. and Ellis Island. The statue is much skirts Times Square and saw a Liberty Shootout anticli- Saturdays Security in New York is amongst the tightest smaller than I had anticipated, almost as in least five mactic the Mona Lisa. Ellis Island was just as the world. There are at cops (no as Enter the shootout contest every Saturday night and three weak. it would have all the booths they exaggeration) on every street corner I figured

and the to win a $600 to a and down each used when it but it was a big, get opportunity trip more walking up block. Every was operating, in it. What I entered, was asked for and warehouse with some graphs leafs place I my ID, they empty game. looked shame. back Times to were actively detaining people who a We went to Square of "suspicious." The "Orange" terrorist alert that is Stage's Deli and had the most delicious slice of J currently out for major cities, I feel, is something cheesecake in the world. We got a piece that of hands. could Chocolate Marble Cheesecake cost $10), is out our I mean you cross (which that heart St.and hit in fear not which couldn't finish for fear a King get by a car; living is we the unforeseen terrorist attack would result. We walked around rest Service Industry Sundays living. Barring any attacks, I 'R Us, Virgin felt safer walking the streets of New York City at of the day, seeing a fantastic Toys

For all Give a streets of and where Britney was you industry types. yourselves night than I do walking along some Records, MTV Spears the the Carson Show. After dinner, we break and enjoy great deals all night long! Just Toronto during day. doing Daly Blues Bar and Grill. We sat The next day saw the "Blizzard of 2003" hit went to 8.8. King's to and then be sure show us stub. listened to some blues your pay New York City with more than two feet of snow. and had a drink, felt little closer three it It a to and, of course, I called a night. would be mistake take boots We the next broke and tired, thought it a to departed day, I'll ve listen to mothers in matters of but having enjoyed the trip thoroughly. g' 160 University Ave. W. Waterloo, ON (Kids, always your the student when go. weather consciousness). As well, it was budgeted some tips you and President's Day meaning that most things would Buy the transit-pass, it's only $4 gives you much like the rest 519.886.6490 If be closed. We hadn't anticipated this either unlimited transit. The transit, before York. of the is with a million starting our journey across New city, very heavily guarded this walked it's safe. Street meat is always So on particular day we through cops, so entirely will sandwich somewhere Central Park, covering Strawberry Fields and tak- cheap, but sharing a of the fill Get tickets from the ticket ing a picture memorial to John Lennon. you, guaranteed. the random draws at We arrived at the notorious sth Avenue and booth in Times Square or walked Museum Mile the box from Ticketmaster. Finally, go to to see the Guggenhem, office, not The of Modern with who know will have a Museum Art, The Museum of someone you you would want to Jewish Culture, and a number of others. To our great time with, someone you "it's not - closed. the with. It's like dismay they were So, we got on a bus share city I always say, it's who to 34th Avenue, the block of the Empire State where you are or what you're doing, with." Building (closed) and man's greatest fear: eight you're

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Presenting Microsoft

Laurier's E-Biz dub brought

together enthusiastic students and Microsoft speakers

this pertinent question regard- Jennifer Wilder ing life after graduation, and what do while in they can them find school to help a suit- Rob Alexander-Carew from able job. His presentation main- Microsoft Consulting Services ly appealed to the technology Canada on gave a presentation and business students at Wednesday, February 12 at Laurier. Everyone seemed high- s:3opm in the Concourse to a ly interested on how to com- of enthusiastic Laurier group bine their love for technology students. Laurier's own E-Biz with their studies in business. club the event which organized Rob that purposed many paths brought together students and can be taken such as consult- the professionals to discuss cur- ing, developing and construct- markets and what rent job ing among various others. for. employers are looking His presentation catered to The representative of what the audience wanted to Microsoft Consulting Services is know about the workplace. The who the a Laurier grad was most important question posed Courtesy E-Biz Club of both the Physics president 'what look- was are companies Rob Alexander with some enlightened Laurier students and Computing clubs. He had poses ing for in IT and in business'? It fond memories of his time at out his or her on the of is to the These traits increase was pointed finger pulse organization key pass- your ener- Laurier ana that in the IT world the and of ideas level that will consumer. ing understanding gy so employers the encouraged With to IT Political (the who will companies are regards skills, or requests. power view you as someone student audience to look for looking for three Companies also ability to convince someone) is be an important and dynamic take advantage of "Be cocky at main things: return employees with certain busi- the last important attribute member of the team. This sets their time here. skills such for. If the times; let the on investment, ness as technical, employers are looking apart general employees After graduation he and communication have an innovative from those who make it world know agility speed. managerial, employees big. was stuck with the you've skills to idea then need be able The best Rob First, companies and political comple- they to thing suggest- most stu- what it question got of validi- need to feel you'll ment their technological know- to convince others its ed to do was to think positive, dents have: "What takes..." contribute to their how. For the technical side, ty. Rob claims that possessing practice and to get involved. do I want to do bottom line need who all the above skills will Get involved to by companies someone help you on campus help now?" He attempt- skills that has certain level of common find a in no time. build the skills and to learn the -Rob Alexander bringing a job ed to this answer "technical know-how." The he of in will add more ben- sense or next thing pointed dynamics working a cor-

question by taking out that Be at let efits than expens- It was revealed that managerial was positioning your- poration. cocky times; various at positions self the world know what it es. Second, they skills, or the ability to get things was as important as having you got number compa- a look for useful skills. If do let takes make it and that there someone done while producing at a prof- you not to nies before what fit him finding know what valu- that who is agile and has the ability it, is the most important thing employers a isn't a thing can stop you. best. He's worked for Sun Life for. able could closed with the to act quickly in numerous that employers are looking employee you be, He tip: just to Assurance of Canada Company must efficient will not be hired and work hard and functions to the company's There be an way you your keep your eyes as a programmer, at Xenergy of and skills will to waste. Be flexi- on the wishes. Lastly, they're looking delegating completing go prize. Inc. senior consultant and as a the work order creative and ambitious in for products that can get to in to sustain a pro- ble, various others until he found touch ductive order 'stand out' the market fast and stay in working environment. to among himself in Microsoft. with industry trends, in other Communication between all countless other applicants He came to Laurier to help for the words, someone who has got levels and customers in an jostling same position. his former classmates answer

Business Bytes

We'll Please Cami Production SUV's this in the effort to Home Profits Have a Short War Slashing on rates again year fight Depot Plunge back against the rapidly growing infla- 9 Inc. an earning Finance Minister John Manley stated in The Cami Automotive Plan in Ingersoil, tion. The Canadian dollar experienced a Home Depot reported the Australian of million in last fourth an interview last week that in the event Ontario is planning on slashing produc- comparable growth to (US) $686 year's tion while the Euro and the that is down that the US enters into a war with Iraq, of its compact sports utility vehicle, dollar, British quarter, a profit margin sig- decline. from the $710 million earned that it will be a short war "with an out- a decision that will create rotating lay- pound experienced a nificantly the Gulf offs for for the before. Weak December sales come matching Persian War in 1,500 employees approxi- year While drawn-out Production for the Consumer Confidence Flounders contributed to their mediocre last 1991." a long, war mately one year. profits Tracker and models will be and from the corpora- will undoubtedly wreak havoc on the Vitara year spokesmen shorter would trimmed from 440 to 300 late Due to the caused tion maintain that are keeping a global economy, a war per day global uncertainty by they result Canadian month while the with "cautious outlook" for Home Depot's in a healthier economy next preparations are potential impending war Iraq, under for the introduction of the confidence the United future. the 6% drop in sales, in the aftermath. Currently the global way consumer in Despite announced that they are uncertainty has not yet severely affected Chevrolet Equinox SUV next February. States dropped 15 points for the month Home Depot in 2003, the Canadian if this of This is the third consecutive on 200 stores economy; however, February. planning opening its Loonie Record month that the index has result- which will add 40,000 people to conflict increases there is a good chance at High fallen, that Canada's export market will suffer. ing in a recession that is much worse workforce. had The Though the Finance Minister was The Canadian dollar hit a two year then economists predicted. at confidence index assured by President Bush that the US record high last Monday, closing consumer currently The dollar has been the which the lowest budget deficit and its current account 67.03 cents. on sits at 64 points, is deficit he since last week when Ottawa's latest level that the US has since are not yet a problem, rise experienced

expressed curiosity as to what adjust- budget proposal stated a plan to 1993. This month's readings paint a

ments will be made in the near future increase national spending by 20% over gloomy picture with no apparent these will affect the three Economists rebound the short-term horizon. and how adjustments next years. predict on that this in will our economy. increase spending

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the Canada Post Group of supply chain management. So Laurier students still have a Jennifer Wilder Companies. Progistix works to far, $850,000 has been donated in improve SCM strategies such to this program by an anony- Progistix-Solutions Inc. donated companies as Bell Canada, mous Laurier alumnus; howev- $50,000 to Laurier's School of in Student Services Xerox and Amazon.ca. er, $2.5 million is needed to say Business and Economics in The will towards Laurier's money go develop SMC into cur- order to establish a Supply This endowment enables executive riculum. is current- ing. developing an pro- Fundraising Chain Management (SMC) the to under- the essentials of to establish this Jennifer Wilder construction go gram on supply ly underway research centre on campus. rais- chain Laurier way without consequently management. has endowment. Progistix-Solutions Inc. and its in ing the student fees. also developed programs Wilfrid Laurier University has subsidiary Assured Logistics Some of the major initiatives transportation management, renewed the Canadian- a co-operative agree- Inc. are largest of this contract are: logistics management, purchas- ment which will enable stu- owned third-party logistics -Renovation and expansion of ing management and e-business dents to have a say in how stu- company and are members of the Career Services and Co-op dent services are delivered, and building to secure these same services -Creation of an accessible learn- time. for a five year span of The ing centre for Special Needs, Want to write for Business? university's Board of Governors native and lesbian/gay students approved this agreement on the Introduction of community rela- morning of February 11, while tions/housing mediation servic- the governing bodies of the es Wilfrid Laurier University -Creation of an employer mar- E-mail Student's Union (WLUSU) and [email protected] keting position within Career the Wilfrid Laurier University Services Graduate Student's Association -This agreement is a unique (WLUGSA) gave their approvals contract which will go towards earlier. greatly improving the services Because Business can be fun! The co-operative agreement that found are on campus. allows students a 50% vote in the service delivery for a signifi- cant fee. One million dollars will be raised through this

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Black History Month:

A reflection on Its Importance

Lauren Thompson

desegregate buses in the south; Martin the black people who entered Canada Luther who made the King Jr. peaceful through Underground Railroad as

marks the celebration of resistance a successful method of deal- I seventh month slaves; therefore, am a genera-

a diverse of It is the with racial intolerance; and Nelson tion Canadian. In to this This group people. ing response many in one month out of the year when we Mandela who played a key role the people say that my father must be time in are encouraged to take out of ending of Apartheid South Africa. I Caucasian if his family has been here

to this to our lives and appreciate the accom- am also referring those anonymous long. I have then explain that my have individuals who instrumental in plishments that black people were family was one of the original families of

made. It is a time when the names of the organization of various "sit-ins" that colour in the city of Toronto, and that

such influential figures as Dr. Martin put an end to Jim Crow segregation, and there are a large number of black fami-

Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks are those who marched at Washington so lies that have been in this country

the that the U.S. would an end the brought into foreground. It is a time congress put (Ontario in particular) since 1800s. It

when all people, no matter their skin to segregation laws. It is these individu- is this lack of knowledge surrounding

colour, can look back at the past and be als we celebrate during Black History the history of black people in this coun- future. Black Month. the shortest optimistic about the February, month of try—and the lack of awareness, even in for cele- the chosen cele- History Month is everyone to year, was in order to the black community—that has resulted brate the in brate. accomplishments these people the poor representation of black voic-

I remember a conversation I had have made. Often I think, to myself that es in the Canadian history taught at our

once with somebody about Black 28 days is not enough time to rightfully high schools and institutions of higher

History Month. At one point they asked do this. education. Too voices me why a whole month was necessary. It is the accomplishments of often these critical are left

this individual unknown individuals that out of the of According to not only are forgotten history my country. indicated it is that has there is mention black was a month too long but it and ignored. But this history Granted, of his- in in Canada but it done in that the population was fragmenting played such an important role shap- tory is always into interest I social values and and contains detail. special groups. I disagree. ing our present day passing no Along believe that Black Month The that these lines sad that black History repre- political atmosphere. stories it is to say as a and beneficial contribute left of Canadian several sents a deeper more goal: to it are routinely out I can name key black

celebrating the culture, history, accom- our education curriculum, libraries, and figures in American history and

plishments, and influence of a group of conversations. For example as I entered absolutely none in Canadian history. it is people who have lived through and this well-renowned institution, was Why that? I can't believe there aren't

obstacles. this to with all the black overcome so many In troubling for me find that the first year any; people that immi- it is look here in light also a time when we can history offerings were missing my own grated during slavery the United

to those black people who changed the history—the story of my ancestors —and States, can it be true that none played a in course of our lives forever. These indi- yet there was an entire course devoted role the development of Canada? No. the and viduals paved the way for freedom and to Russian history. Why are same Obviously many did, leaving them

to out to equality—the freedom to live our lives select group of histories continuing is an injustice both these people have realized that and ourselves. without prejudice and with the sense of be taught when we

that is to there out there that have I believe that the lack of black histo- equality integral any healthy are many more social asked this individ- been silenced? this that the school curriculum the environment. I In light I am sure ry in is reason

ual, just as I ask you now, to think about the history of black people has been black youth are often unable to identify

the lives many black people lead and generally obscured and even forgotten with any strong black role models— those have led. I think you'll see then why a in the minds of many individuals. except on the basketball court or the day or a week just wouldn't do. Moreover I know that black history is on stage. I realize though that it is Popular Representations of black figures mentioned it is often equated with not entirely the fault of the education We realize there be focus on sports and entertainment. I find American history. have to system: may not an over-

this sad. People like Michael Jordan, though that it can also be placed within whelming amount of interest in this sub-

Missy Elliot and, heaven forbid, P-Diddy a Canadian context and, more impor- ject. But this scares me as it assumes that

are well known and celebrated individ- tantly, that it is just as valuable as other students would be unconcerned with uals but their talent still forms of the role of black Canadian despite they par- history. people in Who to ticipate in a narrow range of activities. Over the years, I have been asked history. gets make that decision?

not and not Entertainment and sports are all that many times about my background Surely the students. It is bad enough

black people are about. place of birth. When I make it known for black people to be misrepresented in

When I mention a term like "black that I am a Canadian, people usually fol- the media; to be left out of the education heroes" all of those low with this " where makes I'm referring to up question: No, system things even worse. the from?" Truth be told With this mind I'd social-political activists who, in are your parents on in I thought offer and the made mother's side of the all short but look present past, it possible my family I am a you a intriguing into is for the aforementioned individuals to first generation Canadian, as she orig- Canada's influential historical figures become entertainers in the first place. I inally from Jamaica. However on my who were black. Maybe you're won-

am talking of Rosa Parks who helped father's side I am a proud descendant of dering how I got this evasive informa- 20 Feature Thursday February 25 2Q(tt

Major Events In Black History

the tion. I went directly to source: my from left of 19, counter-clockwise, each great-grandmother who was born and (starting top corner pg. moving

She has all matches with a raised in Canada. seen it event corresponding picture).

and heard it all and considers herself

part of the ongoing history of Canada. Parks' Bus; I will her to Rosa wins 381 trial against Montgomery pass knowledge on you. day ruled unconstitu- limited will focus 1 on is Due to space I my 956 segregation public transporation three tional. attention on very important

individuals who played a key role in the development of this history. The first is Elijah McCoy (also Malcolm X founds "Muhammad Speaks", an official pub- who 1 QAI know as "the Real McCoy) was I y I lication of the Islam movement born in 1929 in Colchester Ontario

and was the son of former slaves who fled from Kentucky before the Civil War. invented lubricator for McCoy a from Harriet Tubman, a former slave runs away a nearby that allowed them to steam engines other slaves. 1 849 plantation but returns to rescue of work for a longer periods time. His

invention became so renowned (both

in Canada and America) that people looking for quality equipment would Muhummad Ali defeats George Foreman to win Heavy ask whether the machine contained 1 974 Weight Championship for 3rd time - the first boxer to do "the real McCoy", which was anoth- so. of whether it was "the er way asking real thing". Mary Ann Shadd, born in 1823,

became the first woman to in publish Morrison Nobel Prize for Literature. 1 993 on ' w' ns North America. Though she was born in Wilmington Delaware, Shadd moved to Windsor early in her life. As

Shadd became a a young woman

teacher and activist for the abolish-

the f'rst lubircator for steam ment of and was in El '^ah McCoy invents engines. slavery integral 1 872 the Fugitive Slave Act of 1950. Later in her life she began publishing an abolitionist called the newspaper "Provincial Freeman." In addition first "New Orleans Shadd was the first woman enrolled Louis Armstrong releases recording

would on to have one of the most in the prestigious Howard University 1940 Jazz". He go prolific Law School. jazz careers.

William Hall, born in 1827, was

the first black Canadian to receive the

Victoria Cross sometime before 1952. records of seminal The award to him for Miles Davis "Kind Blue", jazz was presented -inrq I yJy his work in the Naval Brigade, which recording helped to relieve British residency in

Lucknow. Hall also was the first black

Canadian sailor.

Without the contributions of these Neale writes "Their Were 1 937 Zora Hurston Eyes Watching and similar people the world would God", an American Classic. be and not forO the bet- very different, ter. My hope is that this article will make curious in the you regards to and research it subject maybe even " makes Do the Ri ht Th in one of the most S il

black Canadian, even more than I am The of today. recognition my ances- island He tors and Nelson Mandela released from Robben Prison. by my peers professors 1 aan Iyy U would be worthwhile indeed. would become of the African National very go on to president In conclusion I celebrate Black Congress.

History Month to develop an aware-

of and also to ness my own history

create an environment where other

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that Black History Month is gratu-

itous, or that it panders to minority Ann Shadd becomes the first woman to at -tore Mary speak On the contrary: I think it is I groups. Ojj National Negro Convention indication of the and an strength

vibrancy or our diverse culture. International 21 Thursday February 27 2003

Beyond the bean

Workers rights and environmental protection benefit from conscious First World consumers

fair trade start development initiatives, and are a meager paycheck, a Tara Koshowski not provided education or health worker can earn money and affect

human care by their government. long-term development

Situations like this have that not When you wait in line at any coffee con- plans may necessarily con-

movement of tribute to shop on campus you should ask tributed to a growing economic growth.

that have formed to There reasons yourself two questions: Do you want organizations are many positive fair trade coffee to support an agricultural worker help create a fair world trade system for choosing to buy slaving in sweatshop-like conditions that does not exploit workers in the beans. Although not all fair trade cof-

want Fair trade is fee farmers the in a coffee field? Or do you to process of selling coffee. incorporate same

cultivation there help empower a community by pay- a cause taken up by many organiza- practices, are some

in the commonalities between them. ing a little extra for coffee that entails tions, and here Canada,

trade farmers do much more than caffeine? strongest is OXFAM. Often, fair not use

This is exactly what fair trade is. OXFAM Canada works to methods that affect the environment

choice made the inform the of better much the traditional cof- It is a by consumer consumer a way as as large

in of and fee to support a change the world buying, fights to create a more plantations.

world trade the Green Revolution of trade system rather than choosing to equal economic system. During

traditional coffee farmers maintain the status quo. You can However, many fair trade organiza- the 1970'5, choose to buy a product that is tions can be found all over the developed high yielding coffee based the of economic world, and all work towards that did not need to be on concept helping crops grown Contributed Photo

workers the under the of the lead- justice and rather in Ethiopia, Indonesia, canopy forest, empowerment, On of the world's most exported commodities, coffee is essential to many Mexico. massive and than giving charity through foreign Caribbean, Brazil, and ing to tropical moun- developing economies despite vulnerability on world markets. aid international loans. trade The informal definition of fair tain deforestation in Brazil and or Fair many

trade the web- other coffee nations. This such Transfair is the label that is is not a system based on exploiting provided on OXFAM growing cooperative uses practices as U.S., pro-

"a based kind of deforestation leads land vided the indicate workers, the environment or nations; site is trading partnership to ecolog- crop rotation, clearing by hand, on packaging to

affects and that the fair also rather, it is a system that looks to bal- on dialogue, transparency, and ical devastation that atmos- making compost, planting a product is trade; it is

the fastest of the fair ance the unequal benefits of world respect that seeks to pheric dynamics, variety of plants. Shade trees are not growing trade

labels trade. greater equity in inter- water quality, and cut down, but left alone or planted and the most recognized

of the wild fluctuations national trade." around coffee Because It con- biodiversity. trees. Also, terraces among consumers. of coffee prices on the world tributes to sustainable There is also the built of wood, stone or plants are Coffee is just a small of a market, Do part you want to the who work offer- of created to reduce soil erosion. much Fair trade does peasants on planta- development by problem agro- larger picture. support a tions receive increasingly smaller ing better trading con- chemical pollution, Initiatives like this are important not just concern coffee beans, it also farmer working in the of ditions and which when the that involves food Also, expansion to, secur- occurs considering impact many commodity wages. sweatshop in because the of worldwide coffee growth areas ing the rights of, mar- plantations farming practices plantations products; tea, chocolate, coca, conditons or pay a workers and have the and to such as Vietnam has precipitated a ginalized are dependent on on environment. honey, bananas, sugar name little more Tor

decline in world The chemical There are several that fair a few. Because of the steady prices. producers, especially of pesticides ways growing popu- a cup coffee? in in people who are affected by these South America. and fertilizers, some trade operates a latter global con- larity of fair trade, corporations such global circumstances are too poor to When you are of which have been text. Depending on the source of as Starbucks and Sara Lee are now

buying a regular bag banned in industrial your information, there are four making it more accessible to the

of coffee, you notice that the price of countries. major organizations that contribute consumer.

to As conventional coffee is comparably However, because of the power the operations of the fair trade sys- a student who has the power

less expensive than a bag of fair trade of plantation owners in a given tem. to make conscious choices in our

coffee. There are several reasons for country's government, they cannot The Fair Trade Labeling society, it is important to consider the

this. that be banned in International is behind each First, cooperatives partici- many developing Organizations (FLO) story product you use.

in fair trade countries. Situations like this result in the central for all fair When fair pate require more capi- organization you see a trade label on

to is to tal operate. This because the co- adverse health effects for workers as trade products. It was created col- your morning coffee you can know

operative allows families in that well as tine population of the country lect data and ensure the audit of all that this is a product that has

community to instigate community in general. Soil erosion occurs as fair trade-labeled products from the empowered the people who made

in health and educa- which be harm- to the and development well, can especially producer supermarket shelf, it, that you as a consumer have

in mountain aims tion, improving overall quality of life. ful fragile areas where and to see the introduction of made a choice to help change how

communities ini- coffee is international fair trade coffee either By allowing to some grown. one single your is grown. You can

tiate this kind of In fair trade farms is to choose to to development buy- comparison, label. The label the only way contribute the world's

free trade coffee methods. is ing provides some- often use organic farming know that a product produced fair- problems, or help find a solution.

that be in UCIRI Comunidades thing cannot measured a The (Union de ly- Look for this logo at coffee shops GDP. and country's While a worker in a Indigenas de la del of All other grocery stores to ensure that Region Istmo) organizations operate products are certified Fair Trade. traditional coffee field mayonly earn Mexico is an example of this. Their under the FLO. In Canada and the

War on Terror Watch

Blix condemns Canada submits call the leader. be behind Iraqi Iraq proposal to Mexican may Washington's push see over 60,000 American troops

In effort reconcile the In national address for Bush Cooperation an to growing an on war, said that tine removal of deployed on Turkish soil, as well as i Chief Blix divide between UN inspector Hans pro- Europe and America, Tuesday, Fox reversed his previous Hussein would "set in motion 255 warplanes and 65 helicopters.

vided new ammunition to America's Canada submitted its own anti-war toward democratic Iraq pro- position. progress a truly Although Turkey's population is

case forwar when he com- posal to the UN on Now as a on the Security Palestinian state." to the yesterday Tuesday. key ally largely opposed war, govern-

mented that has not made The resolution would Mexico is to Bush also that has said that Iraq a see ispec- Council, expected sup- wenton say a post- ment it can't afford to

"fundamental decision tors to disarm." remaining in the country until the port the US, UK, Spain and Bulgaria war Iraq would be instilled with dem- alienate the US and be left out of After submitting a 16-page report end of March to achieve disarma- in calling for Saddam Hussein's ocratic values, much like Japan and important post-war Iraq decision-

to the Security Council discussing menttasks set out by inspectors. removal. Germany after World War 11. making.

problems with Iraqi co-operation, However, the plan faced harsh However, Democratic

Blix's cited refusal to from both as will create for Baghdad's criticism camps Attacking Iraq Presidential candidate Joe Lieberman Iraq ready war

Al Samoud 2 missiles as a America and France saw the as Mideast Bush said that would be with destroy plan peace: US occupation In an interview CBS's Dan

that Saddam Hussein has both In sign not too conciliatory to parties. a speech to conservative activists tantamount to making tine US "an Rather, Saddam Hussein said that

taken last US President Bush liberator." is inspectors seriously. night, George occupying power, not a Iraq ready to defend itself vigorous-

Blix has demanded that Mexico US that Saddam Iraq supports suggested ousting ly in the event of a US-led attack.

the missiles this Mexican President Vincente Fox Hussein would and to host destroy disputed by bring peace Turkey US troops Saddam also commented that

or face harsher criti- threw his behind ofthe worlds officials Saturday even country's support democracy to one most Top in the Turkish govemm- Iraq did not lose the 1991 Gulf War his cism in next report on March 7 to the United States over the weekend troubled net said that it is that and that the had ties the regions. highly likely leg- country no to

the Council. Bush made that broader Arab issues Security as a persuasive phone Hinting islator's wil approve a plan that will al-Qaida terrorist network. 22 International Opinion Thursday February 27 2003

War on Terror

The best friends Europe doesn't deserve veto

ers ignore the of the of mass can selfishly plight weapons destruction will money buy Iraqi people in favour of anti- lead to genocide. Americanism. France, China and Russia will

I wonder how not veto the war for many people another reason:

Turkish bases. Turkey is requesting would war against Saddam the legitimacy of the United Joseph Farag oppose Nations that it send to north- Hussein if found the tons of troops occupy we missing is utmost importance to them.

in the event of outbreak of chemical how Their ern Iraq an weapons or quick- veto power does not correlate

of war. This is for self- to war would with their actual purely ly opposition dissipate power as states.

defence and I'm if he unleashed chemical do says Turkey sure weapons They probably not deserve veto Rory Nisan the oil located in in the war. wonder who vast reserves upcoming I power (although China is becoming

northern Iraq have never crossed It does not seem that France, would have likely opposed removing increasingly powerful) any more

mind. China or Russia will veto the war on Saddam from back in than like Turkey's power 1991 countries India or Japan.

As a close ofthe this would make them after he annexed two Thus have deal personal crony Iraq. Though Kuwait, just they a great to gain also exclusive dead-set the if after he finished with US, Turkey enjoys seem against war, one years a war by maintaining the legitimacy and Staff Writer from considers what underlies their that caused over immunity public scrutiny. Ever logic Iran 750,000 casu- preventing the obsolescence of the the since falling out between the US thinking it becomes clear that they alties and whose origins are fully United Nations.

The US reminds of that and their old should and will blamed Hussein. me unpop- playmate Saddam, not, likely not, on But because the United States is ular rich kid school that heard much of Saddam's United Nations' in no one we've to a Does it matter that it was 12 far more then the attempt prevent powerful power liked. You know the heinous of the Kurds of that really type, too use gas on sanctioned war. years ago he invaded Kuwait? they have in the United Nations they

and dis- northern As when two close not He is the same he have snobby, arrogant generally Iraq. They are against waging war person today as good cause to ignore the UN.

to make real friends friends have a each one to oust Saddam was his best to have done agreeable any falling out, Hussein, particular- then, doing manipu- They not so yet but are of his the rich kid would have malicious rumours if do not need contribute late both the international commu- own, spreading (true ly they to threatening to do so if France, China to the in We close-minded to and his all rely essentially on buying though they may be) an attempt militarily. are nity own people, to keep or Russia veto their next resolution.

of others. If with to tarnish the other. has think that these would himself in ridiculous to friendship you play But Turkey countries power. It is The US should be applauded for at think that he'll let with his the of on the America's the war on moral we will disarm him least make their him, you play luxury being truly oppose attempting to con-

Game Cube his 71" flat and therefore don't but solid for such flict with on panel good side, we grounds, reasons through weapons inspections. Iraq sanctioned by the television with where Dolby digital sur- hear much of the atrocities Turkey an act do exist. Rwanda, a country near- United Nations. round but have Kurdish This do million fell sound, you to play commits against its own is why protestors not say ly one people victim to How do France, Russia and

his rules. by population, like using them as 'save the Iraqi people/ instead they genocide in 1994, provides a China prevent the United Nations

This is what is human 'Bush = Oil.' of the in from obsolete? fall essentially hap- minesweepers. say They oppose unique viewpoint morality becoming They pening today with the US desper- Just like on the playground, American unilateralism, not the the impending war in Iraq. Today, in line with the United States, con-

said that tent that have had some ately trying to make being associated ousting of Saddam. It is difficult to Rwanda's president has as they say in friends in of with the rich the removal of Saddam horrible as war it is a better choice the conflict with and that support spoiled oppose is, Iraq hoping its kid will his viola- than "I don't know how in future discords North unjust war. invariably Hussein, considering gross genocide, (i.e. Korea) IfAmerica the was make those tions of human state this has been will continue exercise some Historically, my govern- rights, sover- matter presented, they to

rich kid, I'd because whafs at stake influence the United US hasn't been picky spoiled ments who choose eignty in Kuwait and Iraq, and is not a on Nations tell it to about who choos- to with it United Nations in choice between war and but Council. it shape up play some- resolutions, par- peace Security

be friends and send it to bea of destruc- And thafs about es to with. what unpopular. This ticular those that pertain to weapons war and weapons mass all they deserve. without dinner It's Saddam and the US isn't a problem of mass destruction. tion". time for used to the US to the of play together though. In past It disturbs me that many protest- Simply put, proliferation clean its act quite nicely in the up the US has propped

sandbox. The US up numerous

would let Saddam unpopular, corrupt play with American regimes, ensuring anthrax, mustard and other their survival even in of gas, light popu-

as as Saddam the lar the toys, long kept big opposition among citizenry. mean Iran at bay. And so he did for Take for instance the Marcos Wish could live nearly a decade, from 1980 until regime in the Philippines. Imelda you

1988, with the US providing tacti- Marcos, wife of Philippine president cal data on exactly where Saddam Ferdinand Marcos, owned millions should lob his lethal playthings. of dollars worth of shoes whilst the in Residence Again? Total lives lost in the of game are esti- majority the Philippine popula- mated to be roughly one million. tion lived in abject poverty. In 1986,

mind But never that, Iraq was being when opposition to the US-support- a ed good friend, keeping our enemies regime to be too - grew powerful, - Meal plans 4 month lease away. 3 US Air Force helicopters whisked - - Student On-site It community laundry seems Turkey and Jordan are the Marcos family off to Hawaii to XgSglF

with - to play America's their exile the same - eager high- spend in opu- Minutes from UW/WLU Flexible move in/out tech toys too. After months of lent luxury in which lived dur- they - - Democratically controlled On-site pub (Weavers' Arms) denials that US troops were operat- ing their stint as US playmates. ing on its soil, Jordan finally admit- Ifs good to see the US is making N° rt h ted that soldiers 2,000 American some friends, though maybe it h^ A OPEN FOR TOURS: are stationed in Jordan, would be better for the US if \ an d manning they

missile patriot sites, coordinating were genuine. Perhaps then close \*h ® 8:30 - 4:30 pm ,4 covert and operations, servicing allies one day won't turn around and flying AWACS and be bitter enemies the next. If spy planes. - Main Office Monday Friday What incentives does Jordan America rich nifty was my spoiled kid, for * get in return its 'friendship?' For I'd tel it to take the TV out I shape up, - I \ Noon 4:00 pm the US is to dou- of starters, proposing its room, and send it to bed with- ble aid to Jordan to $1.5 billion out dinner. It's time this spoiled rich

the bulk of which will annually, kid cleaned up his act. most likely find its way back to the

sales. The has US through arms US also been kind enough to donate Joe Farag is editor emeritus of sixteen F-16 jets for Jordan to play international opinion, distin- Middle-Eastern with to its heart's content. guished cor-

Notto be left out, the US recent- respondent and heir-apparent the soft ly promised Turkey $15 billion in to Kuwaiti drink military and economic assistance. empire.

In return, the US would like T/ii ?y to play nice and let US soldiers i « International Opinion • 23 Thursday February 27 2003

Rethinking the 'Clash Race to stop war

the clause of Civilizations' specifically referring to lization of students at a local as

that entitles the President to well as a national level.

declare a war without Congress At the meeting of NCAN this

backing. "As James Madison past Saturday at the Loyola

the clause declare Paul Jarrett argues against said, to war University in Chicago, delegates

was given to Congress because it attended from hundreds of uni-

much for versities Samuel Huntington's prediction of was too temptation all across the United any one man." States including Brown

"It's time, of conflict Jacky Drouin a very tricky a scary University, University cultural in it moment history. And if was- California-Berkeley, University

We're late, and we're running. n't for these huge demonstra- of Texas, and Hatvard University.

interdependence will lead states to reori- As the deadline for the war tions," Rothschild paused for a "These aren't tree hugging

the need for alterna- and looked the ent their political and economic ties approaches, moment, out into hippies, either," one student at

tive toward countries that share basic cultural media sources grows audience, requesting all those the meeting remarked, pointing

in in traits in common with their own. stronger, specifically the who have taken part a peace out the professional and busi-

believe that United where the march stand. Within ness-like Moreover, they economic States linguis- to seconds, approach of a new

will tend cluster with- rhetoric of has confound- few individuals interdependence to tic war very remain seat- generation of student activists.

in civilizations while exchanges across ed its citizens into believing that ed. Rothschild nodded in Equipped with cell phones, and

the civilizations will become increasingly they're 'good guys'. In a three approval at the solidarity within knowledge of their constitutional

shallow and bullet run from Wsconsin the audience. the precarious. day to rights students called for an

While that took in of 'The to some may argue trading Illinois, I part a series only thing that stands end this war, protection of civil Paul Jarrett blocs along cultural lines will replace lectures reminding students that between Bush bombing liberties and the repeal of legisla-

remains Globalization is one of the major issues of global trade, trade of this sort has been information one of the Baghdad is the big groups all tion which threatens them.

dissent in the world today. A major pro- shown by the World Trade Organization most powerful tools belonging to around the world that are speak- In Canada, several universi-

of future due to to be substitute for the of out the ties suit ponent fragmentation a poor global trading citizens a democracy ing against war," have followed by organ-

markets that the Rothschild globalization is Samuel Huntington, partners and the diverse they "Come sit on stage," concluded, referring izing collective action on March

Matthew Rothschild to the North American whose book 'The Clash of Civilizations incorporate. suggested the thousands of peace 5, student

" in into action and the Remaking of World Order has Countries will do what is the best as we walked the already marches that occurred across the day of strike and against

caused great debate. One of its main interest of themselves and their people. If packed auditorium at the globe on February 15th. the war on Iraq. Although Laurier

that will be of The for has has been criticized for points is culture, not states, serve interdependence can helpful to coun- University Wisconsin Eau- campaign peace harshly

tries continue trade Claire. Several students had transcended the traditional conservative as the major division of conflict in the they will to peacefully. polit- being a school, sev-

world. United Nations statistics show that in the surrounded of the economic and ide- eral and individuals have already one ical, religious groups

his that has decreased voices in the that isolated individuals been towards In book, Huntington argues past ten years poverty in most powerful ologies taking steps organ- there about different civilizations that have their borders alternative media in America. As from collective collective March are eight nations opened to action, increas- izing action on

in in of evident A the world that will come conflict with the global market. Although not every the editor Progressive ingly by the variety of sth. meeting will be held on

each other due to their differences. nation has improved, the average has Magazine and as director of the groups attending the peace February 28 at 3:3opm in 2C9 to

Huntington is an anti-globalist, not been rising. Progressive Media Project, meetings and marches. co-ordinate events for March sth

because of the harm that multina- Another Rothschild of influ- the United States and and volunteers. some argument against globalization is one many Across to gain

tional corporations are causing, but is that it will cause a drop to the lowest ential individuals in the US who Canada, students have aligned

because he other civilizations denominator in is themselves under the National views as common areas such as running a strong campaign For more information, contact

the labour Anti-War Network acting violently against West. standards and environmental against the war with Iraq. Campus [email protected], or

committee visit Huntington formulates his argument degradation. In fact the opposite has 'This is an illegal war, an (NCAN), a com- www.antiwarnetwork.org

the world dis- wealth has increased twofold unconstitutional and of from by arbitrarily dividing into occurred, as war, an posed delegates college

tinct civilizations similar that have Rothschild facilitate the mobi- through a process in developing nations opened unjust war," begins, campuses to

to racism. The pseudo-scientific stinginess their economy versus those that have

of Huntington's argument is the root of its remained closed.

failure. He concentrates on religion as the The other main argument mentioned National Defense focal in point of culture, which turn makes about globalization is the 'jihad vs. M Defence nationale civilization. McWorld' This relates the up argument. to

The main problem with this argument theory that as Western culture diffuses

is that the civilizations mentioned are throughout the world, there will be a

nothing more than a collection of arbitrary backlash as traditionalists rally against the

cultural entities that cannot be treated as penetration of Western values into their

distinct players in world politics. In trying society.

look civilizations it is to at is apparent that What neglected in this argument is

culture is not monolithic, as none of them the fact that cultural penetration occurs

i||i are totally unique or homogeneous. only when there is a demand for it. Many ji " ' ||i||||i^^^. :> \ g| , :ifgt#^ ' $£ nHHH and tradition times when traditionalists Religion, language, history rally against ,

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accelerated circulation of ideas and infor- embrace them. If there were no demand

mation enhances mutual understanding for these products they would not be

and leads to in available in these a growing convergence countries.

values, institutions and interests. Many Globalization is not always a positive

cultures will not only recognize the differ- force and it cannot always overcome the

ences between themselves but also will malice of but it is humanity, a process and

realize their similarities and learn from not an end in itself. Globalization has

each other. been occurring since humanity first began DL the that travel L D If you're a college or university student, the Canadian Forces offer you: Huntington ignores reality to and not even the most xenopho- AI*II of there bic Waal \l»l»l m • a wide careers in professional fields and technical trades are many variations within these civ- of people have not been able to stem range

VI * specialized training ilizations. circumstance | JftV fl I/•"#% The of the Arabic the tide. Globalization is separate from U I Alf L V subsidized education ll| • civilization is most prominent. There is a cultural imperialism because it does not I I lioi | IT® I*lwW * a part-time job while you study division between Sunni and Shi'ite seek to f "~t' aft major push religion, history, or tradition * a me ■ ■■■ fftIfWI 11" |\ u job er you graduate Muslims which dates back to the wars of on those who do not wish it. 8 1 llr I You've lylp 112f Br come a long way on your own.

IVILb I VI »1 I Ifcll We can take further. succession after the death of Mohammed. Globalization is an economic and help you

Another major distinction in the Arab communicational force that allows for

world is the 'Arab' and 'Persian'ethnic dis- interaction between all willing partici- STRONG. PROUD. TODAY'S CANADIAN FORCES. tinction that saw conflict between two pants of the globe to increase the amount

Muslim empires, the Ottoman and the of wealth available to all.

Persian.

1800 856-8488 -lelll- Anti-global ists argue that due to con- 11n Q /"I 'j VydlidU-Cl www.forces.gc.ca IBBBBBa- flicting ideologies, the backlash against 24 •International Opinion Thursday February 27 2003

Opposition to War on Campus

Make Laurier Activism Opportunities officially anti-war at Laurier

constituent of the Laurier Anti-War with Dr. Peter Eglin and through our organizations, Today: Meeting Group, participants from and staff. To Naomi let the country know where we stand. students, faculty join in, please contact Ives of the of Why should the university community care My own view is that of the majority of faculty social work.

about the Iraq Attack? Isn't it a matter for world opinion. A war on Iraq would be an

politicians and not for WLU, abomination. Yes, could make a case polls, you At 3:3opm in 2C9 (Arts building) there will be a meeting to co-ordinate

WLUSU, WLUFA and WLUSA? If for a UN-led, multilateral 'police force' you and protetss to gain volunteers for the North American student day of believe in managed democracy as a public intervening in Iraq to arrest Saddam strike and action against the war on Iraq. relations exercise then will you answer yes. Hussein for crimes against humanity, fol-

is My answer that as the Canadian gov- lowing an indictment by the International Also, at at the former Laurier ernment for Criminal You tonight, Seagram Museum, prepares war by dispatching Court (ICC). would presum- 7pm Professor and commanders the Allistair Edgar is in favourof war in order to save the ships to Persian Gulf, ably be simultaneously pursuing the same speaking UN Come out and tell him what think about that. there is a political vacuum in this country course of action against the leaders of system. you

this vital on national issue. Yes, there have Colombia, Israel, Turkey, etc, etc, for their been (but no well-documented crimes atrocities Feb. 28: A motion endorse The questions in parliament war and to People's Resolution on Iraq will be debate) and some small sample of opinion against humanity. But these are America's brought before a general meeting of WLU Faculty Association. Copies the national and the the in right-wing-dominated press. clients, US won't join ICC. of the Resolution are available in the concourse. there is Yes, large, growing opposition on As Paul Knox wrote in The Globe and the streets. Mail, "the humanitarian plight of Iraqis has March 1: University members will be joining the Anti-War Rally at But have local MP's hold- been trotted Bush you seen our out so belatedly by Mr. Kitchener City Hall at 2pm, organized by the K-W Committee Against in K-W determine the will allies lacks ing meetings to and his that it all credibility as a War and Sanctions on Iraq. For more information, call 578-1425 after of the people, to discuss the wisdom of pretext for war." The other reasons -

of destruction the 3:3opm. going to war, or even to present the weapons mass and ter- ambiguous government position? rorist threat - are equally specious. I refuse

Given this it is incumbent that to US-UK economic March 5: North American student of strike and action the vacuum, support a power grab day against we who believe in democracy raise our in the Middle East or the domestic political war on Iraq. voices in civil and let will be ambitions of Bush and the society our Blair, given pre- known. In this task there is no more impor- dicted amount of death and suffering. March 6: The Global Studies Club is organizing a forum on Iraq in IEI tant site than the university. Across the Where do stand? you with speakers on various sides of this issue. They are looking for max- United States itself numerous universities imum audience participation. Look for notices. and city councils have passed motions Peter Eglin is a professor ofsociology and opposing a US-UK-led invasion of Iraq. anthropology at Laurier Also on March 6, The People's Resolution on Iraq will be debated at Surely students, faculty and staff of Wilfrid WLU Senate between 4-6pm. Laurier University can take up this issue

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Your Learning Connection Thursday February 27 2003 25 Sports

Hawks fall to Mac in semi-finals

last suf- into a snag night, as they began to call what seemed like

fered loss to the fouls a disappointing too many on Laurier and not Kristen Lipscombe McMaster Marauders in the OUA McMaster. The enough on game

West finals. Laurier fell 85 - 74 to was obviously not being called in

The clock has struck midnight for the top team in their division and the Hawks' favour and their

2002 - 2003 Cinderella out to the Lady lost on a chance compete chances seemed dismal as the last

Hawks. A and skillful in the young OUA Championship minutes ran out.

Laurier women's basketball team match-up this weekend. Indeed, the Marauders took

out this the battle ended in the came flying year, accom- Although a game and the OUA West divi-

plishing an impressive season Laurier's downfall, the action on sion title, defeating the Hawks 85

record of fifteen wins and seven the floor was back and forth all - 74 in a hard fought contest.

the losses going into OUA night. The Hawks put out a solid, Guinney and McGrath led the

(Ontario University Athletics) consistent effort throughout, but Hawks in points with 18 apiece,

play-offs. some questionable calls by the while Roszell fared well with 13

A of rook- referees and missed of her team comprised six too many own. Although the Hawks

three second and shots cost Laurier the OUA West have lost their ies, year players opportunity to reign

a lone third member, the in the book for year bragging rights. supreme Ontario,

Hawks walked the this in on to court Laurier got the ball rolling this season is not yet closed for Courtesy of Laurier Athletics OUA but the first with three- year lacking experience half, a quick Laurier. The Hawks have another Head Coach Stu Julius gives the Lady Hawks a pep talk during a time-out. filled to the brim with from second chance to talent, pointer year guard move up the basketball

determination and the The Hawks started offensive breaks the Hawks potential to Zagorski. Lady some convincing began to over-com- ranks this weekend, when they

take their abilities far. off their shots from and comeback. a quick and started to miss some the in the ignited, hitting pensate tip-off against runner-up this week Head the and down The Hawks able under the Just past beyond arc shutting were to key opportunities post. OUA East for a berth in the CIS

Coach Stu received the the Marauders' attack. lessen the into the Second Robin Julius However, gap going sec- year Laurier player (Canadian Interuniversity Sport)

OUA Coach of the Year with 46 - 42 advan- Roszell Award, McMaster quickly responded ond, snagging a was quick on the Championships. McGrath the Meaghan was deemed just as much fire and played a tage early in half when rookie rebounds and Zagorski managed Because McMaster is hosting

the OUA Rookie of the and under the McGrath had fast Year strong game hoop. guard two success- some breaks, but Laurier's the CIS event they are automati-

both and Sarah Marauder forward Sarah ful Maire Guinney Sterling shots from the line. Hawks luck ran out and McMaster re- cally ensured a spot in the

received All-star was an force front and McGrath were - Zagorski OUA impeccable up Guinney claimed the lead. It was 69 65 Championships. Thus, the Hawks nods. Golden offensive Hawks women's and Laurier's defense began to sparks for Laurier and for the Marauders with less than still have a chance to top off their

basketball has to be a lack as and her were both in minutes in the tale with proven Sterling team- integral keeping seven remaining fairy year a happily ever

for Laurier down low. Laurier in the after will be the pleasant surprise sports mates picked up steam game. game. ending. Perhaps it

fans this and domi- stole the lead The Hawks year is now a McMaster midway As time began to run out on ceased hitting CIS shoe that best fits Laurier

nant team in the province. through and stayed ahead by the clock and the significance of their shots from three-point land, women's basketball.

their until late the this sunk both while Despite recent successes, mere points in half, game in, teams McMaster continued its

the Hawks' when Laurier turned the for the down low. The officials storybook season ran on jets picked up intensity. However, success

Basketball boys caught in late season tailspin

Basketball reporter Craig Reaney

comments on the status ofthe basket- ball team heading into the playoffs.

has a combined ten years of OUA experi-

of the of the ence as beginning season.

Craig Reaney That is that does have not to say Laurier not

talented and capable players. But it is

With of and flashes signs development of important to note the loss of an equal

brilliance this wonder of past season, it is a amount experience by the three non-

how such a disaster has befallen the Laurier returning veterans who played dominant

men's basketball team. minutes for last year's team.

Sitting comfortably at nine wins and "There are lots of times when we have three loses month the Hawks' three four first a mere ago, or year guys on the floor," chances of in the said Head Coach hosting a play-off game Peter Campbell. He first round looked for the second added "It promising that, was a growth process for us," time in as Solid team basket- the stretch of the many years. referring to games over ball and a surprisingly deep past few weeks where

Matt Benassi front court had carried the Laurier was unable to close The players watch in anxious anticipation... this far into the the team season games out.

and carried with it of With stretch the last hopes such a con- play-offs in quarterfinals year and is we could be in Halifax".

the off and finishing year 'We can beat tinuing of los- the team that Laurier has to beat That seem but then strong. any- thoughts only yet goal may unattainable, But the Hawks' record and left the their three Head did the with body in ing play-off spot begin- during Campbell's year term as again so starting season nine chances of the the Hawks in for Coach. making playoffs playoff picture." ning, were a wins and three losses. Anything can happen took a turn for the worse when "There's in that the of weeks for tough game against Guelph nobody a one game set over next couple Laurier if

lost seven they out of their last this weekend that would scares us," said can beat -Peter Campbell, men's past Campbell. "We they play at the level they are capable of this decide whether eight games going into basketball Head Coach they would anybody left in the playoff picture". and have shown to play at. past weekend's another against play be as the Hawks The Hawks' first game day. Campbell may correct, play-off game is versus the Guelph through minutes of have shown of Gryphons. Going signs completeness for long Brock on Wednesday, February 26.

With the of the frustration in the first half and stretches of to for short exception games, only lapse a

loss to the Brock in the Hawks rallied Badgers St. Catherine's, falling behind, with a period of time and throw their hard work

most of these losses buzzer beater before half time were actually quite to bring it away. close for if not all of the Which close. The second half was a battle in Laurier have less than most, game. itself, may experience Editor's Note: On Wednesday night, the

begs the can't Laurier close with Laurier out on with final other contenders the question, why coming top a in playoff race, but Wilfrid Laurier men's basketball team

out - the games? score of 58 56. like format, are an - any playoff they given defeated the Brock Badgers 65 59 in quar- There is this: This sudden death would a simple answer to experi- win put them equal chance to succeed and their talent ter-final action. ence. it sound like a crutch to in a to the Brock this and athleticism allow them do Though may position play Badgers may to so. themselves the truth of the Brock the that support on, mat- Wednesday. was team suc- Campbell put it best by saying, "The bottom

ter is that the Laurier men's basketball knocked the Hawks out of the line all have do team cessfully is, we to is go 3 and 0, and Sports 26 Thursday February 27 Tnrrc

Bechler's death sparks debate on ephedra

families behind. the But in the world of young Yet, government professional sports, Derek Iwanuk feels it is responsible for removing these it's all about size, strength and speed. No

from the least for how athlete it's supplements shelves, or at matter big an gets, never

On Baltimore Orioles them from for the and February 17, 2003, banning professional sports. enough owners or managers,

Bechler the the the fans. There pitcher Steve collapsed at Enhancement drugs are killing even sometimes is a con-

Orioles' and and stant demand for the and the training camp was pro- game, its players. Not only are more; bigger nounced dead at the scene minutes later. enhancement drugs and dietary supple- faster, the better. And when the big gets too

This is the second death in a calendar ments the lives of the the die and throw them year threatening players big, players we for Cardinal's who take but like off the Major League Baseball; pitch- them, management actually away yesterday's garbage. Pay

last After the take them. Whatever families and boom! er Daryl Kile past away year. encourages players to victim's we're out to preliminary autopsy reports, both pitchers happened to just working out and eating find the next Daryl Kile or Steve Bechler.

died of heart failure. In the like back in the Have It that athletes reportedly recent healthy day? you ever seems our are becoming death of the the Bechler, reported cause of this read fine print on the bottles of these expendable and disposable. And we can heart failure was related to a diet supple- enhancement drugs? not limit the obsession to the professional ment known as Xenadrine RFA -1, which You need a magnifying glass and a med- rankings. Look at the college level, even contains the drug ephedra. ical journal to understand what is going into here at Laurier. The competition is intense.

of the United As today, States govern- your body, and that's just the ingredients. How far do the Laurier Athletics Contributed Photo ment at is looking more the effects The "possible" side effects of the take to ensure the of our closely drugs Department go safety Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler doing of but there ephedra, is no immediate plan a good afternoon to read. Once athletes? what he does best. to the off the shelves. there enhancement What if the the of the pull drug Major upon a time, were no one day during summer we responsibility league? What hap-

Baseball is like there the of the field when League considering banning drugs are today. Despite see one our own collapse on pens a player just does not know

from the of in much ephedra league. My question is, progress science the sports medicine simply because he was pushed too to when to quit?

there? In the base- better off without be better and faster. When does the why stop past year, two field, maybe we are just bigger, ball players have died prematurely, leaving the enhancements in performance drugs. responsibility of the player's health become

Rose deserves his shot All set for the Formal?

Charlie Hustle is Come over to Super (Dave's... getting Even a double murder charge

kept O.J. in the Hall of Fame. hustled by Cooperstown The differences between Rose and Simpson are abound; Men s cut numbers. different and the $13.00 |( namely sports I Up-do only $20.00 Colin Duffett He is one of the greatest ball fact that Simpson was found

the players to ever play innocent, whereas Rose was game 885-1552 OR 747-1890 i and that's the bottom line. His found guilty of gambling.

all. has Instead of stats say it He played comparing

of and let's twenty-four seasons profes- apples oranges, com-

sional with ball Cincinnati, pare Rose to somebody more

Philadelphia and Montreal and suitable. Ty Cobb, for instance,

fifteen seasons with a .300 bat- was an out and out racist and

has occasions ting average or higher. He on multiple was

Pete Rose. baseball fan achieved three World and few Every Series charged with, on a

worldwide knows the name. victories, seventeen All-star occasions, found guilty of

After he does hold the Rookie of the assault. and all, appearances, Apparently, racism

record for career Year National assault with major league (1963), two a weapon is okay, hits at 4,256. Despite being League Gold Glove Awards, but gambling is not. God forbid

banned from in major league one National League Most we have a gambler the Hall

baseball in 1989, good 'ol Valuable Player Award (1973), of Fame. According to

Charlie Hustle back the is in ten top ten finishes for National Cooperstown, 'racist' is an news This yet again. time it League MVP and one World acceptable label but 'gambler'

doesn't have to do with Series MVP Award (1975). All is taboo. We already have

has of Cooperstown. Instead, it to those accomplishments are drunkards, womanizers, adul-

do with St. the of Mary's, Ontario, certainly worthy a terers and racists. I think a gam- town that is home the induction. bler would add that to Cooperstown to gang

Canadian Baseball Hall of well. Do you want more proof? rather

Fame. Pete Rose found his about ranks the efforts of How Pete Rose Despite many this ballot for name on year's number one in twelve different people within baseball and out- the half he with total and season spent career categories is in side of it, Pete Rose remains the Montreal in 1984. the five banned from Expos top ten in more career Cooperstown. He

Rose's name on the ballot statistic categories. was banned because of his this the baseball year sparked age-old Rose ranks number one in alleged betting on debate all over Should most while he the again. games played (3,562), managed

Pete Rose be in the Hall of most at bats (14,053), total Cincinnati Reds. Many would Business Fame? the bases a switch hitter that at the time he According to by (5, argue was Canadian Hall of Fame and its 752), singles (3,315), and most banned, he was the best coach Chiropractic members, no. Well, not this importantly hits (4,256). Rose is in baseball.

has also second doubles year anyway. Rose eight in (746) The bottom line is this: Rose

tries to the hallowed and should be in the Hall of more enter fielding percentage as an Fame halls of St. Mary's, joining base- outfielder (.991), fourth in runs as a player. His stats as a player Education ball greats like Fergie Jenkins, (2,165), sixth in total bases (5, stand head and shoulders Teacher

Jackie Robinson, ninth in walks Gary Carter 752), (1,566) above many of the players and former Toronto Blue Jays and is ranked fifty-third in RBIs already inducted. The stats Cito Gaston and Joltin' Joe (runs batted in) with 1,314. don't lie. Rose deserves the study

Carter. Charlie Hustle in fact is get- nomination as much as any-

to hustled there. Undergraduate My question you is, ting by Major League body out Unfortunately, should Pete Rose be in the Hall Baseball. Let's look at other have to wait until his Rose may of Fame? If ask base- Hall of Fame members who least you me, time comes or at until Professional ball should plead for Rose to aren't exactly "clean". O.J. Commissioner Bud Selig hangs HfHMgH Degrees

look is a member of the his black suits and join Cooperstown. Just at Simpson up pinstripe the stats. You'd be hard- Football Hall of Fame. This is, his briefcase. If anybody

of the that pressed to find anybody in course, same O.J. deserves to be in the Hall of ■HillHilfll baseball with comparable was tried for double murder. Fame it is Pete Rose. Thursday February 27 2003 27 Sports

What And now in sports you gonna do when

McGrath received the and Guelph this past Colin Duffett Rookie of the Year week. Bush runs wild on Bernard Dawson you Award. On February 22,

Laurier defeated Western Men's Hockey

For all of who in match - The Golden Hawks US you a quarter-final of Iraqis or soldiers when leaders are not sports fans and Bernard missed out on all the 84 -59. Last defeated the Brock Dawson the solve their up night saw politicians can some probably assume that

action read- face in in the first round sports during Laurier McMaster Badgers own problems. Imagine the sports are for the uncultured

here's a the OUA to of the OUA and Bush in ing week, recap semis, only playoffs possibilities, gets trou- masses. Maybe that's why the of what happened in all be defeated 85 - 74. The will now face the York ble and to toss him world messed rushing a is so up.

the major Laurier ladies now will head to Yeomen in a best of three steel chair is In when sports. good buddy Tony my younger days I

the OUA bronze medal series Blair. beginning on Hey, why not make played hockey I was taught Men's Basketball March The Hawks game on 2 against February 27. Jimmy Carter the special guest that hitting from behind and

The week an undetermined finished successful referee. other assorted previous oppo- a sea- cheap shots week of accolades was a nent. son in which they fin- The Iraq situation is not the were and cowardly wrong. for the men's basketball ished second in the OUA situation that Which only sports can means that they are This week Men's Midwest division . team. saw Curling Two In this insane modern world, help solve. Third world perfectly legal in the real

Laurier Centre Post Chris The men won their Richard Colwill the human faces nations concerned about world . players, race many

Keith receive an OUA fourth OUA Gold Medal and Nick modern Vukovik, were important issues. Important western Imperialism Face it, there are people All-star nod to week. elected the All- world leaders go along over reading to OUA from almost could simply challenge the who believe that hijacking

with last Rookie of Laurier, who hosted this star team. nation meet and show a year's every offending nation to soccer planes and crashing them into

the Year award and OUA tournamentdefeat- the to make bad situa- match. If the year's ability poorer nation buildings is an honorable

Rookie All-star nod. ed Brock in must win Women's tions The the bad a Volleyball even worse. present wins, big western thing to do. On that same note Other Hawks that were to clinch the title. The women's isn't working, so I'd like takes their there are other game volley- system power exploiting people who

awarded were 6'B" ball season is now offi- to submit ideas for how and home. believe my to corporations goes that bombing nations

Forward Rob Innes and Women's over after to fix the of the world. the Curling cially losing problems Have US national soc- off the face of the earth is an

Point Guard Omar Miles. The did their women not Western 3-1 in This whole Iraq nonsense cer team face the North acceptable solution to most

The rookies named fare well the contest. be settled without were as as men playoff Leading can a war or Korean national team. If the problems.

to the OUA All-Rookie did in the OUA the team was thousands of innocent lives US North think that Cathy wins, Korea stops its I we can agree

The who made the lost both sides. Saddam nuclear bet- that both of those squad Wednesday night Championships. Ingalls, on program. Hey its examples the Hawks face off ladies finished the All-star this saw tour- OUA team proposed a debate, and as ter than bombing them back to can be considered cheap. And

the in nament with 1 - 4 much I'm fan of the each against Badgers a season. as a debating, Stone Age right? yet is more acceptable to

action. tied with quarter-final record, for last it just wouldn't get the ratings How about the revenue many (not all) world leaders

Laurier came out victori- our Waterloo. Men's to it tel- collected from MLB and NBA and than of the neighbors Volleyball necessary justify being politicians any 65 59. ous - the The evised in each Leading suffering is over prime time. teams over leagues ideas I proposed. So now I for Todd way Laurier was Women's Hockey and now the healing So why not a WWE style respective luxury tax be sent to ask who is crazier, myself

who netted 21 After first in can The steel match between Africa to the AIDS and fellow fans Cooney finishing process begin. cage fight prob- my sports

in 35 of the the is points minutes OUA West, men's season officially George W. Bush and that lem. If the Yankees want to or the people in charge? If

the contest. Golden Hawks earned it Bush could washed fielder a over; although was wacky Iraqi. even pay a up right you want that answer, just

to the OUA semi- over No enter the with Hulk thirteen million dollars this turn and bye long ago. playoff ring on your t.v. flip

Women's Basketball finals at the taking place oppoents here; just the Hogan's old music from the season, they should go for the channel to CNN.

The women were University of Windsor reality of a 1 - 15 season. 80's blasting in the back- it. But when that puts them also successful over this weekend where And the solve the shouldn't very they ground. two can over salary cap,

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Coach of the his Hawks Year; ended the season I'll admit it does sound Now I'm sure that none of

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The goods on hockey sensation Palinsky

Laurier rookie Tracey Palinski has been a key ingredient

for women's hockey will play. The play making centre never seems Championships Bernard Dawson

March - shift the old hun- take from 6 9 in Regina, to take a off, giving one place Saskatchewan. dred and ten at both ends of the Gracefully flying down the wing, Tracey percent will travel she the ice. This weekend the Hawks to another defender her rink time steps on Palinsky leaves yet in every the of Windsor for the OUA the with Her of won the second year University wake. She moves toward goal a style play admirers, (Ontario University Athletics) a fierce determi- major numerous quiet purpose sparked by Psychology Because with Head Coach Bill Championships. nation to fill the opposition's net a including the has finished the honest team as piece of frozen black rubber. Bowker. "Tracey is an OUA West often than that can leaders, they When this happens, more two-way player 'Tracey is an hon- have a to the semi-finals ends the score," said Bowker. "That's a bye not, the puck up behind helpless est two-way player where will face-off the to describe Tracey they goalie and another goal is added to good way that can either or far this this She is offensive- against Queen's Golden Hawks' tally. So season, Palinsky. great score...She is great Courtesy of Laurier Athletics She has Windsor. on occa- and defensively. scene has been repeated many ly offensively and No matter what Rookie Hawk Tracey Palinsky (#18) is a piv- added to the and happens sions. maturity defensively. otal offensive force and will be a leader on in the Palinsky of of our hockey playoffs, is a native Port physical strength Palinsky soft-spoken the ice at the upcoming OUA Championships. the views this season as a suc- that the She sees ice very Elgin, Ontario and is a major reason game. -Bill Bowker, women's and the team return to cess. "It was intimidating goals helping Regina number five overall in well." Hawks are ranked hockey Head Coach the The will and there were some big for CIS Championships. team at all the praise being the nation. As a rookie, she has arrived Despite skates to fill, but things have have to defeat the third best team in the the of on her, Palinsky Laurier after a brief stint at University heaped well." the of Toronto Blues, in modest about her worked out nation, University Minnesota. remains personal Of the to this order to there. achievements. Her stated is to course, perfect ending get In her short time here at Laurier, goal simply The book for Palinsky would to make it to Regina story season Palinsky has earned the respect of her "...help again." involve her accomplishing her personal coaches and teammates with her all around CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport)

Hockey Hawks hopeful

We're to gather our "I'm not making any excuses," starting

for the OUAs and our resource? commented Head Coach Bill thoughts What's a company's greatest Kristen Lipscombe to Queen's." Bowker on the loss the job against

The face-off Warriors. "The bottom line is they Hawks against

Golden Gaels on were the Queen's This year's edition of the Laurier didn't play. I think the girls the ninth-ranked embarrassed. think felt they Saturday. As women's hockey squad has some I they all the in the skates fi the team let themselves down and team Canada, defeating big to 11. Last year People. will be task. And of excellence that make this Canada's Gaels no easy completed a season people

the best When the then there's the imminent chal- and their best showing since program. you're

' the l§ team and of taking to ice against team's 1993 inception. In 2001- number one defending lenge Blues. with 8-month the Hawks off their can't take the the notorious Toronto a new career Humber's 2002, topped champions, you Begin Will be able to live certificate in off. There are Laurier up program regular season with a nearly flaw- night responsibilities post-graduate

that with that honour." to their past accomplishments? less 23-1 - 1 record. go Human Resources Management. to Coach Bowker, it Additionally, the team snagged Despite Laurier's painful According that their most of all and sizes acknowledge the Hawks Organizations types the demise to the Hawks sounds as though are OUA (Ontario University Waterloo, demand valuable asset is their employees. As a result, there's a high boots been dissuaded and to lace their and Athletics) title, have not ready up the of Humber can Championship for professionals trained in management people. close their skate their back to the for stole silver in the CIS have on to regu- way up top. and professional (Canadian gone give you the skills you need, prepare you time will tell Resource Professionals with two However, only designation/accreditation by the Human Interuniversity Sports) finals and lar season gracefully, whether this Hawks Association of Ontario (HRPAO). more victories. On year's truly /€V was one of the two most success- Wednesday, cr, HUMBER Call (416) 675-6622, ext 3381, Hawks have what it takes to ful teams at Laurier. 19 the spanked accomplish February The Business School or e-mail [email protected] their wishes and CIS - OUA So how does this year's team the Guelph Gryphons 7 1 and

21 the dreams. stack up? Although the Hawks on February they topped

4 - 1. undoubtedly remain a dominant Western Mustangs whacked force in the province and across "We absolutely Bowker. the nation, the solid Laurier unit Guelph," said "Guelph

to be can't at our level, so they appears more penetrable play

than in The Hawks hacked and slashed us." years past. five Hawks have exposed some holes in their Although were

that will have be filled out of commission due to game to the before they enter the OUA injury or illness for Western

Championships this weekend in match-up, Bowker was

with his team's Windsor. impressed per-

"The Laurier polished off the regular formance on the ice. of the best record with 16 two was one team season wins, game always FAST,ALWAYS FCEf had losses and four ties. The Hawks builders we could have at

this the season." fell 1 - 0 to the third ranked team point in

the in the nation and provincial rivals, With OUA

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Top Ten Movies of the '80s

Inspired by Justin Sharp's article 'Top 20 Albums ofthe '90s" written a few

weeks back, Brad Skelton decided he wanted his own list combining his two

loves: The '80s and great films. Enjoy.

it is most chaotic, harrowing and horrific battle see it, impossible for me not to grin Brad Skelton to film. We sequences ever put come to understand the internal politics of the 25th Before I begin, I should let it be known that Bravo Company, how animosity and suspi- I do realize how silly it is to create such lists. cion build into war atrocities and how a is This a purely subjective exercise and it civil war breaks out between frightened to would be absurd think that I or anyone members of the same platoon. Stone, rarely could else produce a comprehensive col- interested in for broke subtlety, always goes lection of the best titles to come out of a and brings to his films a sense of over- given decade. This list has little value films feel whelming urgency. Not many as to send all of except you cinematic enthusi- intense or immediate as Platoon. asts in search of movies that have you per- overlooked. haps There will of course be who people disagree with my choices, and them I this to say "Screw you, is my list. If don't like then you it write your own list for the Cord."

7. The Long Good Friday (1980). This film could with The go on a short list Godfather and GoodFellas of the as one greatest gang-

5. My Dinner With Andre (1981). Two old ster films of all time, and it also contains

in friends who haven't seen each other five parallels with /?an/Shakespeare: Harold

meet at restaurant years a classy and have Shand, a vicious London crime-lord who

an animated conversation over dinner. has led an arrogant existence, finds his From this audaciously simple premise empire falling apart after years of comfort film that and is comes a is so joyously alive, so security. This a study of a particular full of ideas that feel of violent we never aware of the type personality about fierce, fact that this is about basically a movie a insane pride. Bob Hoskins as Shand gives that lasts for of the best conversation nearly two hours; one performances I've seen from the film in and entire occupies space our imagina- any actor, the film moves with 3. Do the films in tions. Wallace Shawn and Andre Right Thing (1989). Few Written by inexorable logic towards its final scene, the created much themselves which achieves 1980s as controversy. Gregory (who essentially play a terrifying, transcendent

This was Spike Lee's third film and he con- in the lead roles of Wally and Andre), and beauty.

fidently directs the picture as it alternates directed by Louis Malle, the movie flows between humour and racial tension, show- with an improvisational intensity as the skill well characters consider ing amazing stylistic as as his tal- those issues in life that 1. Raging Bull (1980). This movie fre- for observed ent sharply characters. (The we have all thought deeply about at one lists of the films quently appears on greatest movie always seems to know time or another. When Andre made exactly Gregory says ever and for good reason. Martin where when "if habit then not it's going, even it appears you're living by you're Scorsese (director), Paul Schrader (screen- relaxed and The film takes leisurely.) place really living," it reminds me of Plato's state- writer) and Robert DeNiro had previously on a hot summer's day in the Bedford- ment that the unexamined life is not worth collaborated on Taxi Driver, which was the neighborhood of Brooklyn, with living. best film of the Stuyvesant '70s; four years after that the action Sal's centering on (Danny Aiello) film they managed to make the best film of pizzeria. We get to know the people of the the '80s. Raging Bull deals with the life of well about neighborhood very as they go boxer Jake LaMotta, middleweight champi- their routine. Suspicion and resentment on from 1949 to 1951, whose career and form an unsettling undercurrent. All of Lee's personal relationships were driven by his sadness and passion, empathy are up on own paralyzing jealousy and sexual insecu- the the most screen, creating perhaps pro- Scorsese involves us in LaMotta's rity. per- found and poetic films ever made about spective so well that we understand and race relations in American. this he alienates pity man even as everyone in his life. Martin Scorsese, arguably the world's greatest living director, uses his own personal obsessions (guilt, ambivalence towards women) to energize the film and 8. & Me (1989) is Michael few filmmakers Roger Moore's have put as much of them- first and best film and selves their is probably my into movies. Every scene is per- favourite documentary. Angered by the fect, illuminating the mind set of a tortured of General Motors in who is closing plants Flint, man the reason for his own unhap- (home of which led to the and in Michigan GM), piness, one astonishing scene loss of Moore documents the LaMotta 40, 000 jobs, simply-stands in the ring, taking a conditions in Flint while sins. poor living trying horrible beating as penance for his with to get an interview Roger Smith (CEO 6. Ran (1985; translates as Chaos). Akira of GM). A manipulative, muckraking the made Kurosawa, great Japanese master, expose on corporate greed, Moore expertly

this film when he was after of the audience 75 20 years brings into sympathy with his unable to find for his films being financing outrage, turning angry socio-political cri- his Ran is in own country. King Lear adapt- tique into a spectacularly entertaining

ed to feudal and Japan some critics have revenge comedy. that the film argued is as much about

Kurosawa's career as it is about Shakespeare, which is perfectly valid. An

4. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is the great- elderly warlord decides that he will retire

est action movie ever made. Harrison and divide his his three Ford, kingdom among taciturn and is the children drole, perfect in now leg- (who are sons in this version, not role of Indiana archaeolo- in endary Jones, an daughters as Shakespeare), but thinks

professor and of action. will to gy adventurer/man that he still be able retain his power Editor's note: Steven Spielberg (who, having released the and influence. He is horrified to discover incredible Report this has that his sons would rather to with Minority year, go war Don't Agree wtih Brad's list so far? Email least feature given us at one great film dur- one another than rule the land cooperative- your comments to [email protected] or

each decade of his career) is an and he is confronted with and driven the office ing expert ly, stop by WL USP on the 3rd floor at action building one exciting set piece on mad by the knowledge that his own life has of the Fred Nichols Campus Centre (just of another, the best been endless his top including perhaps an conflict; greed, arro- past the WLUSU office and 24 hour in chase scene movie history. (Indy and ruthlessness have laid the foun- getting gance Lounge) and drop off your letter/comment! dragged under the truck; need more?) dation for the demise of his 2. I say own family. Platoon (1986), Oliver Stone's great Spielberg us his film with Vietnam sweeps through war film is one of the most power- heedless and has the con- ful energy guts to visceral experiences the cinema has to clude with the wrath of God destroying the offer. The editing and camera work are Nazi villains. No matter how times many I (continued on page 30) masterful, and Stone creates some of the 30 'Entertainment Thursday February 27 2003

successful with the to for his chance to The Lindsay Crouse plays a psychia- ability recognize Mozart's (continued from page 29) waiting escape. fascinated while unable uncertain trist and author who becomes by genius being to achieve the movie wisely focuses on Pran's Mike himself. make it the world of a con-artist. (Joe same greatness and terrifying life as he tries to

the con to across the border to Thailand. Pran's story Mantegna), man, promises the of the and The Last ofChrist is told with unblinking honesty and Ngor, instruct Crouse in ways grift, Temptation (1988), anoth- David (who wrote and directed the er film by Martin Scorsese and himself a Cambodian refugee, brings a Mamet Paul into the Schrader (and from the quiet sincerity to the film that is perfect for film) delves deeper pathologies adapted Nikos This Mamet's Kazantzakis the the role. driving these characters. was novel) explores duality of of Christ who is both God and directorial debut after years working as a man, and the

in the fact that he could be both at the screenwriter, as well as a playwright same time Chicago theatre, and with House of Games is one of the fundamental mysteries of the talented faith. The final he proved himself not only as a Christian forty minutes of the devil filmmaker but also the creator of the most the film where tempts Christ with normal life distinctive dialogue in the movies: he mixes the promise of a are brilliant. adds gritty slang with perfect elocution, to his The Stuff every sentence or exchange own Right {1983), Philip Kaufman's and elevates each about the of the unique cadence, spoken epic early years American the word to the level of poetry. space program captures optimism of this of and the period exploration courage oftest like Chuck first Honourable Mentions: pilots Yeager (the per-

Time in son to break the sound barrier), Once Upon a America (1984), John Glenn, Leone's last film, 60 in Alan Shepard, Gordon. Cooper and Gus 9. The Killing Fields (1984). Based on the Sergio spans years lives of of from Grissom. The film is also a book The Death and Life of Dith Pran the a group Jewish gangsters very funny satire and the New flashbacks and of the news media relations (which is itself based on real events), York, using opium public of and Roland Joffe's film details the fall of Phnom dreams to tell a story guilt betrayal. industry. the of York Penh as seen through eyes New shows And Strikes Back Times correspondent Sydney Schanberg Milos Foreman's Amadeus (1984) The Empire (1980), the life and of Amadeus best and of the (Sam Waterston) and his Cambodian trans- the career Wolfgang most visually exciting Star the of his rival Wars films. lator, Dith Pran (Dr. Haing S. Ngor). When Mozart as seen through eyes and the Khmer Rouge take control of Salieri, a mediocre jealous court com- for he House of Games is the best of all Salieri seeks to Mozart Cambodia, Pran disappears years as 10. (1987) poser; destroy in the neo-noir films to out in the 1980s. because he believes God has cursed him is held prisoner a farming commune, come

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Do Not Smoke the Spike Lee Joint

Movie Review: The 25th Hour denly, Monty Brogan's identity as a New Yorker starts being exploited. What better

symbol for wounded human greatness is fuck: it's night at a club, maybe a Monty's there than the World Trade Centre? Tito Goya It also farewell song to life. is Spike Lee's DO with beat: version of an old song a new LA these Why are people Who has "What would do if only had one 25th Hour itself be floating? you you proves to as complicat- invented these colours? Who is on to live?" this award win- ed bright day By directing as a multi-layered birthday cake: first, it drugs and who isn't? Are these David who also deceives audience people ning adaptation by Benioff, File Photo with stereotypical lying? Or are they misunderstanding their wrote the novel, Spike Lee leaves behind detective Actress Rosario Dawson plays the girlfriend. Tuesday-night drama stories, then

common language? Where did the music whatever made him so famous and contro- gets them to meditate on the meaning of life Who will trust and whom will versial in "Do The and go? you you Right Thing" potential betrayal, gangsters managing a by introducing multiple and extreme close- blame it all on? Lee It's a "Spike Joint." "Bamboozled" and move on to more "seri- night club, a and about a dozen big gun pri- ups, uses cool music, cool girls and drugs ous" filmmaking. "The Good Girl" and On the this In mary suspects. whole, might upon request. the end add a little sym-

RE "About Schmidt" are just the most well be a new LAPD popular very Blue episode bolism, preferably something with no con-

There is absolutely no suspense. Everyone examples of the new filmmaking school about broken homes, broken trust and bro- nection to the plot to confuse the audience knows what is about has embraced like ken to happen: Monty, Hollywood recently an hearts. "Gotch'ya!!" Spike Lee cried out and the more rational critics. what But you Montgomery Brogan (Edward Norton), will artistic manifesto. Interested in loud. While half to don't understand uncovering you were asleep trying can only make you be locked for a total of in an of and untamed who and the away 7 years feelings guilt remorse, pas- figure out is who symbolic sig- stronger. overcrowded, New York sions high-security and questionable moralities, this new nificance of Monty's dog, here is what real- prison for dealing drugs to innocent down- realist stream has basically two qualities: it ly happened: Tl He town school kids. has three options: is able to stretch out a five-minute plot over I want don't there to be any doubt that the

shoot himself or to prison. The the of two hours run, go period and, secondly, it is SO new "Spike Lee Joint" is filled with symbols of would most chose confer of intel- his majority people likely meant to Hollywood an air Despite apparent lethargy, Spike Lee and connotations from ancient and mod- the third option. Redemption, lectual noblesse. to a of racial commodity, managed sprinkle couple ern, profane and sacred film and literature, has cowardness, obedience, regret...Monty a five minute most of which did offences, poem likely many I not get. However, of these. " none FA entitled "Fuck You" and tickle our multicul- to in according Monty Brogan prison you

The a ingredients: major offense, a beautiful tural euphemisms, in order to shake that are for one reason: up actually only you have Ml named Puerto Rican girlfriend, Naturelle, political correctness mix. It was about time to who is just enough figure out who," or A walk with the dinner with innocence and dog, a - dad, teenage parental regrets, the entire Spike Lee tool kit, when... sud- even better what the hell was that?

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The All-American Rejects The All-America Rejects

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music scene. At first, I didn't I done with thought we were the believe it. Toronto? Birthplace of Ten MuchMusic? Then this boring gangsta rap. years ago I bought from art exciting new atiglel when it was fresh 1 loved it. But 50 album. first Since my listen, I've like Cent...well his voice sounds a been trying really hard to think of Spend the next teaching English and all that between Mike year exploring Japan cross Tyson's pitch a way to describe the music con- has to offer. Ski the Japanese Alps. Sample the world's best sushi. and Willis' slur - and tained within—a that will Wesley yes, way Learn the language. Meet great people. And, all the while, receive that's an insult. The are make and rhymes people want to go out excellent and unrivalled fine and the beats Good bands an salary, paid training support from are okay power-pop are few buy it as well. I was thinking of school. don't but and far between these Japan's largest language You need to speak (though nothing special) I've in days of saying that it was really, really Just of material Japanese. bring your sense adventure and enthusiasm for seen all this before with alternative metal and punk/emo, good. But that doesn't do it justice. the opportunity of a lifetime. Slick NWA. and thafs The All- what do to EPMD, Rick and partly why So else can 1 make you There is absolutely nothing American Rejects self-titled debut buy it? Here is short, inade- my We will be holding on-campus interviews in March. Contact the Career new in this album. Even is so Sure it's deriva- presented refreshing. quate attempt. Centre or visit our Web site for details. the track contrived and most innovative "Heat," tive, calculated, but You Forgot It In People is not a with a glock being cocked as a some of it is just so damn catchy. particularly experimental or trail- Nova Group (WLO2) backbeat, was done by the Beastie However catchy and fun the blazing record. Categorically kiA\/A 1881 Yonge street suite 700 12 This album AAR's raroimnnm ' Boys years ago. guy's as is, problem is that speaking it is post-rock, although it Toronto, ON M4S 3C4 blank as the look on his their aren't this lost face, songs entirely memo- is apparent term its mean- Email: applications®novacanada.ca his CD booklet. Pictures rable. There three tracks far infecting are great ing years ago. As as influences throughout the booklet show 50 on here such as the first there single go are a variety throughout: Cent his as a gangsta, to increase "Swing, Swing," "Time Stands Sonic Youth in "Almost Crimes;" but all the street cred, pictures are Still," (which will most likely be My Bloody Valentine in "Looks shadowed Some the next wait and Like perfectly. pic- single, just you The Sun;" and Dinosaur Jr. in tures look like it would have taken see) and "Happy Endings." "Cause=Time." "KC Accidental" three hours to the get light just per- Each of these tracks emphasize trods the same path as fellow STUDENT fect. RENTALS Hey 50, I'm not buying the the band's different strong suits, be Canadian post-rock laureates album for your passe image (that it up-beat power-pop on "Swing, Godspeed You Black Emperor, lost its 'cool' ten 1 rock and Still years ago), Swing," or balladry on 'Time "I'm Your Fag" is a track % Waterloo Off hear what Campus Housing wanna can Stands or the to amal- Leonard Cohen have if you actually Still," ability might spun do with a - and •' Street tune you've '80s '90s rock and he was a of Albert Waterloo, ON gamate pop, member Pavement. 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Cet protagonist who is falling in or out their last album), but the diversity properties compose Rich or Die Trying is so 'hardcore' of love (or both) and whose senti- of the is songs staggering—each Walking distance to Campus. with his of and and the barrage swearing ments teeter totter on edge sounds as if it could be the center- stories that he and the of schmaltz. Bachelors to five bedrooms units. gangsta piece of another album, and yet up album become a of the satire igno- AAR do have a debut all in a remark- strong they hang together Five bedroom to nine bedroom houses. rant kids that believe this and cohesive This actually some songs that are right ably fashion. must asshole real. And if he's is so hard- ready for radio, and that's have taken a amount Prices from proba- phenomenal range $330 to $760. core then such why the pretty boy bly where they'll sound best. This of meticulous pre-production and face? If for not the unshaven face band is destined for better things, production work, and Broken Professonaly managed. and constant scowl I'd mistake to bet that in I'm willing five or six Social Scene succeeds in making him for another member of II have the end effortless. Boyz years time, they'll a nearly product seem In

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Showcase Artist

The extremely talented Matt Benassi began fostering his

Matt Benassi photographic interests in grade eleven. "I always seemed to

that me ideas for see various things gave [pictures],"

explained Benassi, "some things just spark your imagination,

ideas of jump start the mind, give you pictures you want to

take." Matt's eclectic collection is due to his tendency to take

of - that's to photos "anything extraordinary going keep my

attention." His love with which allow for playing angles you

to "make anything look good" leads to interesting photo-

graphs such as Snowy Webster's Falls. In time, his photos

the of National will most likely be gracing pages

Geographic, a job that will allow him to indulge his two

great loves - photography and travelling.

Swollen Piercing

This picture is of a friend of Matt's "right after he got his

tongue pierced...his tongue swelled so much that listening

to him talk" greatly amused Matt. The photo is reminis-

cent "of the movie aliens - where an alien stretches its

reveal inner eat its .it jaws to an creature to prey.. just

captures that same expression of aggression."

Gaudi Palace

This picture of Casa Batllo "was taken in Barcelona, Spain on a backpacking trip through Spain and Portugal." Antonio

Gaudi's detail "is in this exquisite captured picture, you can

see that each column is similar but the floral design is dif- Caves ferent for each one." in This photo was taken in Gaudi Park Spain.

The "beauty is captured through using depth of

field. The columns and rock are on the same

and it that when walk down the angle seems you

corridor that need to lean to the you right to align

your body with the angle of the cave."

Snowy Webster's Falls

Matt usually enjoys the beauty of the area during the summer but his favourite

beautiful winter which "was treat". Part of picture was taken "during a day" a the

is because the in the adds reason Matt loves this picture "stump ground a lot of

the white it also the viewer's contrast against snowy background, guides eyes to

fact the right where the frozen falls are." The that "the location of the stump and

beautiful the of the correct this the falls create a picture through use angle to get

Matt's image" only adds to appreciation. Thursday February 27 2003 Arts* 35

St. Lucia in Black and White

discuss his art. whole different side of Lucia ten Katie West St. over a year span. Higgins,

In than the he does. I asked both explanation of the nature one a writer and a photogra-

it's for he chose to Sometimes easy us as and purpose of his silver gelatin Christopher why pher, has also travelled exten-

university students to slip into prints, Chris opened by saying print the photos in black and sively in Asia, Africa, Europe

life inside a bubble. not He Within our that "the show is about perspec- white and colour. reiter- and Latin America. His articles

few blocks, to tive." It about ated his exhibition outline and have city we seem was opening say- photos appeared in

have everything we need and viewer's eyes to the real side of ing,"usually people see St. Outpost, Islands, Now, Photo

in Christopher Higgins we learn, eat, party and focus Creole culture in St. Lucia, Lucia glossy, colour Life and New International. First ourselves in Communion, 2000, gelatin on this generally reminding audiences that there brochures, with long sandy I asked whether he knew the silver print,8075"x!2.5" fun time-and-space that is uni- is a big world out there that we beaches, clear blue skies, and subjects in his photos, and he

life. It is difficult to sometimes The black white His his St. Lucian friend versity jug- forget. happy people." pho- pointed out row of cracked and non-exis-

the demands of and white of tos these with his gle school, photos were peo- challenge perceptions, standing nephews in tent toenails. This photo does

work and a social life, but it is ple, places and life in these "outsider the First everyday preconcep- photo Communion. not capture the beauty of the

so beneficial to notice and the east tions," and demand that is not white pay Caribbean, portraying people Clearly, Higgins an sand or aquamarine attention and lost in the and of the another side of St. Lucia. unknown to, get spirit humanity see tourist snapping shots water, but rather the humanity

something other than our own West Indian people and the Higgins himself has not of things he knows nothing of the If people. you get a lives. An for such of beautiful been blinded all-inclusive opportunity essence the raw, by about; he has researched, writ- chance, instead of walking by

was in location itself. notions of St. his articles and book exposure presented an package Lucia; ten a on St. the in - gallery, walk you will exhibition themselves by Christopher Untitled 1 is a of a uncover the Lucia and has familiarized him- photo photos see photographs that remove

showing his St. and culture of the self with the Higgins, photo- bare-backed, long-haired humanity people, the land, the glitz and glamour of St. of St. Lucia in graphs the Robert Lucian man on a Creole people and the "unseen and language and the smells. Lucia while sitting post uncovering the raw

4 - of St. Lucia. He has favourite Langen Gallery February seemingly "guarding" his St. side" spent My piece is Untitled and unpolished beauty of their March 8. The Lucia. He considerable of reception was is watching the a amount time 11, a close-up photograph of people and places. held 12 and in St. February Higgins arrival of a mass of white Lucia, taking two to three dark feet lined with wrinkles,

showed to introduce and tourists who will month at intervals caked dirt and up probably see a trips regular in revealing a

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Showcase Artist II

Rishi Kumar

The beautiful thing about photography is that ten people can head out

and shoot the exact same thing on a roll of black and white film, devel-

dark then the in it into op it in a room, print image a darkroom, scan a

motion blur whatever... each computer and add color, or a or At stage

have the add creative twist. Those ten you opportunity to your own peo-

shoot the and end with that ple can EXACT same picture, up images are

entirely different and unique. That's what I love about photograph, that's

into what keeps me it.

That's where leave the My favorite kind of photography is time-lapse photography. you shutter record These shots both five sec- open on your camera to a scene over time. were

about that to with the ond exposures. The coolest part it is you get see things you can't see naked with video like the the blurred of eye, or a camera, stars or headlights cars as they drive by a still background.

in Toronto. There's about 500- This is a historic graveyard something

that makes for an interesting photo. year-old graves

of what about. set this scene This is an example I was taking I and the flowers and the subject (my girlfriend), up—lighting I the all the to shot the photo and followed it way through the own interpretation along image you see now, adding my

way.