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photos by gina racine Ron Tite, vice president of innovation practice at Euro RSCG, made an appearance at the University of Waterloo on robert dziarmaga Tuesday evening at an event hosted by the Waterloo Advertising and Marketing club (WAM). Lt. General Roméo Dallaire spoke at uWaterloo’s Humanities Theatre about his experiences in Rwanda and humanity’s role in preventing humanitarian crises.

Eduardo E. Ramirez The former received a quick response “with importance of democracy in order to survive dallaire expressed concern that, given pres- Gina Racine but also informative for those looking to “There is an entire army of choreogra- Asst. News editor all sorts of resources,” while rwanda was largely in this new century. ent policies regarding foreign conflicts, more editor-in-chief explore a career in the field he has clawed phers, and stylists, and musicians, and dJs, his way on top of. to which she refers to as the ‘haus of Gaga.’ ignored until it was too late. The western world lt.-Gen. dallaire was in charge of a failed powerful nations will not react quickly enough to had no interest in saving rwandan’s because 1994 un peacekeeping mission during the help the people in places such as libya, darfur, ccording to advertising guru ron “a lot of people think that branding it’s not, ‘they’re my schleps, they’re my team,’ ow do you measure someone’s level there weren’t any benefits for them, Dallaire rwandan genocide. he later wrote a book and congo. he said that until now, governments Tite, creating your personal brand is is advertising, but that’s bullshit, it’s not. they are in the house of Gaga. and there’s of humanity? according to retired brent golem claimed based on the mass slaughter called have only acted out of crisis management and about being honest, open, transpar- advertising is a component,” Tite told uW not just a lady in the house, there’s a bunch lieutenant-General roméo dallaire, Shake Hands h in his lecture “a communion of humanity with the Devil. that must change. “responsibility to protect is a students and others in attendance. of other people,” he said. humans have the global responsibility of Participants of this panel included service co-ordinators Zoe Miller and Kaythusha Sotheeswaran of the Women’s Centre, Shannon Dea from the Status of Women ent and genuine. preventing humanitarian crises and aiding the and the planet” lt. General dallaire explained he recently released a new book, They Fight a new concept,” he said. and Equity Committee, Derek Lindman from Male Allies Against Sexual Violence, Dave Mackay from Counseling Services, associate provost, students, Bud Walker, if you try to hide who you really are behind “The wardrobe you wear today is not you another key reason to Gaga’s success, a professional facade, people will eventually the person, it’s simply the clothes you wear.” according to Tite, is that she consistently developing world during times of struggle and to a room full of students the significance of Like Soldiers, They Die Like Children, and told the on a positive note, dallaire pointed out that director of UW Police Services Dan Anderson, and Ashling Ligate of the Sexual Assault Support Centre. see right through it anyway, he claims. When talking about the importance of puts her customers, or little Monsters as tragedy. leadership. uWaterloo crowd that war has changed and the there was real power in nGos, run by people on Tuesday evening, Tite took the branding, Tite used an ultra popular example she refers to them, first. The world did not listen to roméo dallaire “you can lead. you must lead – you must be enemy no longer respects rules outlined in the who are working in the middle of conflict and Gina Racine posters on top of female candidates’ posters school’s video cameras to try and determine point in time. “We’re still playing it by ear [and] Bomber stage for an event called you are of what he believes is an incredible personal “she has that tattooed on her leg! now when he warned the Western world about the engaged – you’re the leading edge of revolution Geneva convention. who can relate to the affected parties in a civil war. in being able to communicate with the world... during his lecture, dallaire also addressed he also squarely addressed the young people editor-in-chief in the recent election, in conjunction with not who is hanging the posters up. hoping by the end of reading week we can have your Brand, don’t f#&% it up, hosted brand — lady Gaga. i’ve got Kraft as a client. i would never get possibility of a rwandan genocide. The in- getting proper authorization for the hanging of “We’ve enhanced or increased the number of it open again,” she said. by the Waterloo advertising and Marketing “at the core, at the centre of her brand, ‘premium plus’ tattooed on my ass. it’s not naction resulted in hundreds of thousands of with humanity,” he said. the severe issue of child soldiers, particularly in the crowd, pointing out that only 15 per cent in his concern for humanity, he declared girls, who make up 40 per cent of the combat- of their population usually turned out to vote. number of groups participated in a those posters, would be considered mischief patrols that we’re doing through the buildings “The fact is we are easily accessible and club (WaM). is that she stands for something... what she going to happen,” he joked. gina racine rwandans being slaughtered, including more than 3,000 children. that the responsibility of global citizens was to ants recruited. if young people ever decided to consolidate, discussion panel on feb. 18 hosted by under the criminal code. to try and identify who is doing this and we are that’s the problem. people know where we are not only was Tite sucessful at educating stands for, and it’s been written 4,000 different Tite’s appearance was a free event brought GLOW and the Women’s Centre celebrated with cakes for their anniversaries in the Great Hall on Tuesday. the university of Waterloo and feds on “We’re investigating it at that light and also in- asking anyone who has any information that and most people can find us easily and we don’t his audience on advertising and branding, ways, but the way i think what she stands for to uW by WaM as they hope to get more lt.-Gen. dallaire wondered aloud if the “establish a communion between what humans unlike the boys, these girls serve multiple their influence could affect generations to a vestigating it on impersonation. When whoever may be relevant to this to contact us. i am sure want to be targeted. i want to protect all of world has learned anything from that tragedy. need and what we are able to be provided from roles, as cooks, sex slaves, and soldiers, dallaire come, he said. the recent sexism acts on campus. anecdotes of his personal experience in the is that people should have the freedom to be students involved in their on-campus mar- Greg Beneteau longest continuously operating queer university group in canada. “We pretty much don’t exist without the other. We’re best The panel came about after a number of sent the email purporting to be the president, that there is someone, or some people, out there our volunteers and people that use the centre advertising world provided a night filled and express themselves — that’s what she’s keting club. “are all humans, human?” was the question the planet.” explained. dallaire ended his lecture with a powerful incoming editor-in-chief for a time on Tuesday, the Great hall in the student life centre friends,” Miller said. since it opened in 1981, Women’s centre acts of hate speech in the form of sexism and and sending out those posters, would be, again, who will have some information and the more as a safe space.” with laughter. about. now going from that to i’m going to for more information about WaM, visit lt. General dallaire asked over and over to a dallaire appealed to students by declaring a liberal senator since 2005, dallaire has quote that summed up the power of democracy became a party hall, complete with an inflatable bouncy castle, has offered a safe space for women and trans women on campus full auditorium at the university of Waterloo’s that they need to “shape the future – don’t just worked closely with the canadian international in our modern world: “you hold the balance misogyny occurred on campus. according to a criminal offense of impersonation,” he said. assistance we can get on this the quicker we can derek lindman spoke about the recent stories of his time working in advertising go out on stage wearing a meat dress is a bit their facebook group at www.facebook.com/ t’s a lot of history for one hallway. cakes for both groups, and a seductive performance by sassy ray, to socialize and receive support from their peers. feds executives, the acts have appeared in the as far as the investigation goes, anderson bring this to a conclusion. We are absolutely events on campus and how females are por- were not only humourous (playing the wrong of a leap,” he laughed. uw.WaM. humanities Theatre friday night. he made a try to survive it.” He explained the significance Development Agency (CIDA) in order to find of power in this democracy - and you’re not GloW, the Queer and Questioning centre, and its next- a burlesque performer with pink feather fans. The centre has also been active in organizing around women’s of getting involved in developing programs and a solution to the illegal use of child soldiers in exercising it.” said the police are currently trying to find the committed to trying to find out who is behind trayed in general. “To be positive and to be Something else that Tite finds amazing robert dziarmaga direct comparison between the 1990s conflicts form of posters, fraudulent emails, and use of clip from a Jackass movie during a presenta- Though the actual birthdays for the two groups aren’t the issues, providing anti-oppression training, planning events for the robert dziarmaga [email protected] door neighbour, the Women’s centre, joined together to in yugoslavia and rwanda. non-governmental organizations, as well as the civil wars. [email protected] social media sites. amongst the panelists was person who wrote the email and further con- this and trying to get it to stop.” female is to be equated as an uppity bitch,” he tion to Xerox was more than entertaining) about lady Gaga is that she doesn’t do it alone. i same — only GloW formally notes its date of formation as centennial celebration of international Women’s Week, March celebrate a cumulative 70 years of operation on the university UW students Sudhershi Kularatnam, Ameesha Isaac, Thivaher Paramsothy, Arjun Dhingra, and Arwin Dhingra experience homelessness first-hand to raise aware- see more coverage of fefe dobson on page 17 the director of uW police services dan an- tinue with the investigation. after the discovery of the email, the Wom- remarked during the discussion. of Waterloo campus. March 8, 1971 — Women’s centre service co-ordinator Zoe 6-13, and hosting the annual vagina Monologues play. derson, Women’s centre service co-ordinator “The Gmail account that was used to send en’s Centre decided to close their office until “as a male ally, i can safely say that a mi- But it was GloW that blew out the lion’s share of the candles, Miller said it made sense for the two feds groups to mark their ness of the issue in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Zoe Miller, dave MacKay from counseling the email, we are trying to identify who the further notice, and GloW was also closed. sogynist is not something that you are simply marking its 40th anniversary and cementing its position as the anniversaries together. See RECENT, page 16 services and derek lindman, a male ally from author of that was, who the account holder of according to Miller, the Women’s centre, along not, it is something that you have to overcome.” Eleonora Meszaros It continued throughout the week until 5 food, water, or access to social media, they re- According to Kularatnam, the first night Male allies against sexual violence (Maasv). that was, and will continue the effort there,” with police services, feds, and uW administra- Read ImpRInt’s InteRvIew wIth RomÉo dallaIRe on page 5. imprint intern a.m. Friday morning with a handful of UW stu- lied solely on the generosity of the community: outside was the worst.“It was cold, it was according to anderson, the hanging of the he said, adding that they are also using the tion, felt that it just wasn’t a safe space at that [email protected] dents holding true to the campaign’s promise a generosity which shone throughout the week. snowing, and it’s really hard to get into your arlier this week, I was moved to tears of battling the last of the winter cold outside. For the first time since the campaign was groove. Once you find it and you move out of by the generosity of this campus com- Co-chaired by UW students Sudhershi Ku- launched in 2005, the University of Waterloo that position, you need a while to get back into munity when the nation’s homeless laratnam and Ameesha Isaac, the campaign has has joined in with an effort to raise $1,000 for it again,” she said, explaining her difficulties Wednesday, March 2, 2011 E been well under way for the past month, with KW Roof and Argus House, a shelter which with adjusting to a “homeless” life. population was joined by UW students in Five 6:00 - 9:00 PM TC 2218 Days for the Homeless from March 13-18 thorough organization of safety procedures looks to provide residence for young people “ You try to pull a blanket over your head, Design eXchange Waterloo outside by the Earth Science building (ESC). for the participating students. without a place to sleep. then your hand gets out, and your hand gets The country-wide campaign, which looks The co-chairs, along with UW students Along with collecting the donations, the cold. Then there’s the wind, which seeps Register at www.dxw.ca to raise awareness about homelessness and Thivaher Paramsothy and brothers Arjun and students were physically stationed outside in through.” Come discuss design ideas at our open forum. collect donations for local charities, began at Arwin Dhingra, spent five days outside in the the cold all week to make their experience a Showcase your work at our open forum 5 a.m. on Sunday. cold to experience being “homeless.” With no reality. See ACCORDING, page 18 and win one of two $250 cash prizes!

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Renting? Read this scientific and cultural organization special envoy and emails distributed on campus told Imprint her son member who was chair of the organization speaker at the Stanley to haiti speak. Tdidn’t mean to frighten anyone. lmost every home has a focal point, a when the erb street apartment opened last June.

The lecture, a collaboration between st. paul’s “he’s not a scary person... if we can get him to a facility special touch that makes it more than siemens, who served on Waterloo city council On Monday, Waterloo City Knowles Humanitarian university college, the school of environment, en- where they can offer him proper treatment and medication, BlackBuried? a roof over one’s head. from 1991 to 1997, was aware that there was a terprise and development royal Bank of canada, i think he’ll get better,” said alma nathoo while taking a a significant number of homeless people, particu- at ron Thomas’s place, it’s the artwork. was free to the public and saw the Theatre of the coffee break during court proceedings for her son, 34-year- He’s not a scary person... “ The walls of his home — an otherwise larly men, falling through the cracks. (a decade Service Lecture arts at almost full capacity. Canada’s tech darling faces challenges ahead: analysts old Zamir nathoo. If we can get him to a average looking, 500-square-foot bachelor ago, many of the temporary shelters in city served Council votes on changes to The president of st. paul’s university college, Imprint caught up with alma and her daughter, Zamir apartment — are covered with paintings and only women and children.) Graham Brown, gave the opening remarks saying: nathoo’s sister, who requested anonymity, on Tuesday at a facility where they can Greg Beneteau In mid-June, RIM announced that its first- focused,” noted Marisa Conway with the sketches . They’re labours of love that serve as But no one really knew the full extent of “our indev program admits passionate young Tim horton’s in downtown Kitchener, across the street from editor-in-chief quarter earnings were below expectations and media relations firm Brodeur Partners. both his livelihood and his catharsis. the problem until out of the cold, a project people who want to make a positive difference to world the provincial courthouse where nathoo’s bail hearing was offer him proper treatment that it was lowering its outlook for the second RIM employs about 17,500 employees five years ago, Thomas was living on the founded in 1998 by Waterloo-area churches to rental housing bylaws. suffering and poverty. Ms. Jean is similarly set to take place. and medication, I think he’ll ollowing a raft of negative head- quarter. The news startled investors, already worldwide. It’s also one of Waterloo’s larg- streets of Waterloo, a conscious choice he made provide a bed and a hot meal to the homeless passionate and believes in the ability of youth, through The hearing was ultimately delayed because nathoo’s “ lines and uncertainty about its concerned about launch delays for both the est employers, with 9,000 of the estimated to escape his addiction to injection drugs. during the winter months, began keeping track education, to channel their passion to effective results.” duty council had a scheduling conflict. nathoo did not ap- get better. future, Waterloo-based Research BlackBerry Bold 7 and PlayBook, which were 30,000 tech jobs in Waterloo Region. “i became homeless to straighten myself of how many people were using its services. F pushed back from the summer to the fall. Reaction to the downturn has been pear in court on Tuesday, and his status was unknown as of In Motion is being forced to do some out,” explained Thomas, a 48-year-old father according to statistics compiled by ooTc, How will they affect you? Page 3 See JEAN, Page 4 publication time. — Alma Nathoo soul-searching. RIM’s stock price, which had already varied, with some analysts saying the of two adult children. “i couldn’t go back to the number of bed nights offered by the campus police arrested nathoo at the davis centre li- But while representatives from the local lost more than half its value since reaching markets are overreacting. the places where i used to live, because that’s churches skyrocketed from just under 3000 in brary on sunday night, according to press release issued by uW police director dan anderson expressed relief that technology sector say RIM faces challenges a year-long high of $69.30, plummeted “There is no doubt that RIM faces very where all the dealers were.” 1999-2000 to nearly 9000 in 2003-2004. to stay relevant in the fast-paced telecom- more than 20 per cent in a single day. high challenges,” said Larry Smith, a pro- Waterloo regional police. the four-month long investigation had finally resulted in an greg beneteau last June, Thomas made a fresh start at a newly- “The numbers were soaring at the out of the munications industry, they aren’t ready to The decline was enough to knock RIM fessor of economics at the University of he was charged with one count each of mischief, person- arrest, noting that both campus and regional police had been (Left to right): Panellists Reem Al-Halimi, Rania Lawendy, Nevine El Gendy, Idrisa Pandit and Nazneen Gaya spoke as part of A Day of Dialogue with Muslim Women constructed apartment building on erb street. cold locations... and one of the committee opera- ation and criminal harassment. none of the charges have working hard to make a break in the high profile case. count the company out just yet. co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis, Waterloo. “Apple is a powerful competitor The 30-unit building is operated by supportive tors from first united church wrote to the other “We have absolute confidence in the who are the company’s largest sharehold- on the march, and Google has very deep sonia lee been proven in court. Matthew Lau Muslim women while building bridges of understanding within rania lawendy, a university of Waterloo graduate and mother housing of Waterloo (s.h.o.W), a charity that churches to say, ‘We think we have a problem and it’s continued growth and success of RIM,” ers with 10 per cent in the company, out pockets and a good product with their not being addressed by government,’” siemens said. See THE TRUTH, Page 3 reporter the community. of four who was born and raised in Waterloo, elicited laughter aims to offer permanent, affordable housing and said Avvey Peters, vice-president of op- of the billionaires club. Android mobile devices... Missing the support to people with histories of homelessness. The church groups came together to form “We live in an environment in which Muslim women are when she talked about being asked by strangers whether she erations at Communitech, a non-profit To top it off, the company reportedly PlayBook launch was poorly done, because uslim women are not all oppressed, submissive and frequently portrayed as victims of oppression, and these nega- was “adjusting to the cold weather in canada.” s.h.o.W’s decade-long quest to achieve its a planning committee. Their first attempt at Three arrested in Campus Court fire organization that represents Waterloo’s laid off 200 workers in Waterloo, and its effectively it was shipped prematurely.” goal is just one facet of a co-ordinated plan by developing a housing program for the homeless, uneducated, nor are they terrorists itching to bomb tive stereotypes have been reinforced by some media,” pappert- she said people often assumed that as a Muslim woman, she burgeoning tech sector, comprised of chief operations officer took a leave of “The question is: are you going to UPASS price per semester shannon said. was only allowed to speak through her husband, or required a politicians, public health officials and volunteers the Waterloo interfaith supportive housing, your car. more than 800 companies across the absence for medical reasons. assume failure? And the point is, many M often, people confuse cultural practices in Muslim-majority male chaperone in order to leave the house. to tackle growing problem in the region folded in 2006 after failing to secure the neces- That’s the message that a local group shared with the com- Bus pass prices set to jump this fall region. RIM declined a request for an interview. of the critics are assuming RIM, when Police lay charges in blaze that destroyed buildings last year; investigation continues munity as part of a day-long forum showcasing diversity in the countries as being representative of islam in general, and apply in fact, islam treats men and women as equal partners in a GreG Beneteau for some, the response can’t come quickly sary financial support. “They’re a strong company. They’ve In a written statement, a media spokes- faced with these challenges, is going to Muslim community. them to the entire Muslim community, papper-shannon, said. relationship, she insisted. A place to grow: Once homeless, Ron Thomas received a second chance to live enough. “We could probably build another three Greg Beneteau fice ruled that the fire had been deliberately set, last saturday, more than 100 people filled Kitchener city But, she added, “very rarely have real Muslim women – and and whileMuslim women might have been discouraged by posted a strong balance sheet and they’ve person said the company was focused on fail them all. But it hasn’t actually failed s.h.o.W buildings to help the people who are See HOUSING, page 5 posted positive year-over-year growth. So, new product launches. them yet.” and work in an apartment run by Supportive Housing Of Waterloo. editor-in-chief leading to a formal investigation by Waterloo Negotiation between Feds, Grand River Transit over UPASS strikes middle ground hall for a day of dialogue with Muslim Women, organized we’re all very different – been invited to share their viewpoints their families from getting an education a couple of generations regional police. RobeRt DziaRmaga by the coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener-Waterloo. about these stereotypes.” ago, the panellists pointed out that today women accounted I think it’s a mistake to say that it’s been “There is still plenty of positive en- ergy at RIM and the company is staying See RIM, page 6 aterloo regional police have arrested alana holtom, a spokesperson with Water- organizer fran pappert-shannon said the event, which as part of the panel discussion, five Muslim women from for a significant portion of students attending universities in all bad news.” Sonia Lee three people in connection with a fire loo region north division, said police ben- Greg Beneteau if the increase is approved, a semester increasing revenues from the upass included a panel discussion and a “human library” where different backgrounds touched on different issues commonly Muslim-majority countries. that tore through the campus court efited from numerous tips from the community editor-in-Chief upass would cost $60.64 per student, up would mean that the publicly-funded GrT participants could speak with Muslim women from different explored by the media, such as education, gender equality and W throughout the investigation. from $52.94. would “lose exactly the same amount of dress in islam. See WOMEN, page 4 plaza one year ago. backgrounds, was intended to dispel negative stereotypes about Under pressure, Feds Board releases heavily-redacted however, both sides in the negotiation money on a student as we would for every- Quantum physics: magic for muggles daniel campbell, 25 years of Kitchener, and some of the affected businesses have yet to he cost of the universal bus pass used agreed that the new figure represented a one else.” lyntje Zinger, 24 years of hawkesville were recover. Jerry smith, owner of the iconic Mel’s SCIENCE by university of Waterloo students Developer floats massive student apartment complex diner restaurant, which was severly damaged in is set to jump by nearly eight dollars halfway point that only partly satisfied each however, he said GrT was satisfied with arrested april 26 and charged with one count meeting minutes T party’s desires. the contract that was ultimately negotiated UW student explores the science behind Harry Potter’s universe each of arson - damage to property. the blaze, said he was eager to follow the case per semester, the biggest increase since the Page 8 program was introduced in 2005 – but it Waterloo region transportation planner with the feds, which provides less than half The following day, police arrested a third as it winds through the justice system. Gethyn Beniston, who presented a report of the increase originally proposed. Proposed project on Phillip Street would include retail space, house 2,255 residents Becky Loi had the opportunity to travel around, difficult to answer that question “The fact that somebody was caught and Media representative cites “fear of repercussions” in purging non-confidential UW rocketry, satellite could have been much worse. Region gets on board with light rail suspect, 31-year-old William schneider of to the feds board of directors on upass “We understand that upass is supposed staff reporter living in places like nova scotia, new because the world of quantum charged is great. if they’re convicted, it will contract negotiations between the federa- Kitchener. schneider is also charged with one clubs join forces to tion of students and Grand river Transit, program operating costs, said GrT originally to be a discount program, so we don’t expect SPORTS Greg Beneteau Alberto Menéndez, an engineer with JD Brunswick and then in sri lanka and mechanics is so strange and different count of arson - damage to property. help bring some closure,” smith said. “But it documents of information advance space research which administers the upass program, proposed a pass price of $68.33 per semester, students to be providing 23 per cent of rev- Council votes 9-2 to approve $818 million transit plan for tri-cities editor-in-chief Development Group overseeing the project, ntering a strange and mysterious pakistan. than what we encounter. all three suspects are scheduled to appear doesn’t change anything with insurance and it resulted in the price of the pass going by an increase of nearly $16 from the current enues; we’d just like to improve that figure,” Page 9 said the project was still in its “preliminary in court in June. doesn’t help with anything related to rebuilding.” Greg Beneteau it doesn’t contain the wording of the motion, at its meetings. however, because meeting building not too far away from he completed his phd in physics at “sometimes, i try to explain to my $7.70 per semester, starting this fall. pass price. Beniston said. Greg Beneteau tion and the disruption of traffic flow in the of the councillors who voted in favour of lrT on evelopers are seeking input from the stages” and declined to comment. the school grounds, we were the university of Toronto, and is now mom what is it i do, and her eyes just in its media release, police noted that the smith recalled arriving on scene in the early editor-in-chief nor is there any information about how board agendas are not included in the summaries, he said such a jump was necessary to similarly, feds president Matthew col- Lace up and skate The proposal still needs to be approved by editor-in-chief downtown core. Wednesday had been critical of the idea during the City of Waterloo and the University “I’m not sure how much information I e greeted by two men. doing his postdoctoral fellowship at the glaze over.” investigation is ongoing and may result in hours of april 22, 2010, to find the businesses members arrived at their decision. it’s impossible to tell how much information the university’s board of governors at their make up a shortfall in cost-per-service for phone said that over the course of the three council hopes to break ground on the project by 2010 municipal election. hard: the women of Waterloo for an apartment com- can give you at this time. We’re keeping this The younger one, a bespectacled iQc here at the university of Wa- no one can blame her. Quantum further charges. adjacent to his consumed by flames. ollowing requests by Imprint, the There is no attendance record to indicate might have been excluded during the review meeting on Tuesday, June 14. the university demographic. month negotiation process, compromises D as quiet as it can possibly be, though some plex on Phillip Street that would easily dwarf The announcement marks a fresh develop- he then watched the fire spread to his res- n Wednesday night, Waterloo regional 2014 after additional details have been ironed out, however, councillors said that following an of the tri-city lad with a boyish grin on his face, is terloo. physics, a branch of physics that federation of students Board of who was at a particular meeting, nor are any process. “The bottom line is that right now, uni- had to be made to ensure an agreement other buildings in the area, Imprint has learned. people obviously know about it,” he said. ment in a story that has been unfolding since taurant and “burn for hours.” council approved an ambitious plan to including land acquisition, the purchasing of trains exhaustive consultation and review process, they not a famous wizard with a lightning directors agreed to release non- names used. Imprint contacted the feds research and versity passengers represent 23 per cent of could be reached. roller derby team According to plans submitted to the The company has been in contact with the These days, shalm spends much attempts to explain the peculiar be- april 2011, when a mysterious fire broke out at after finding financial backing to expand, f in most cases, discussions and executive policy officer,a ndrés fuentes, to ask about the connect Kitchener and Waterloo through and the signing of funding agreements withthe federal were convinced that lrT was the most effective bolt scar, but university of Waterloo confidential minutes of its meetings to the our passengers, but only 18 per cent of our “[The upass price] is higher, obviously, o and provincial governments, who have pledged $565 way to address the transit demands of a rapidly own the track Federation of Students by Markham-based university to request input about what kinds of his time in the institute at an op- haviour of matter and energy at the the popular student plaza on university avenue. smith said the building owners are hoping to reports are boiled down to a single sentence. difference in length between the formal SPECIAL FEATURE a light rail transit system, the costliest public works public – but only after staff removed all revenues,” Beniston said. than it was last year, but lower than they million towards the cost of the project. growing population and to attract investment to JD Development Group, the proposed of retail and commercial space to include in physicist Krister shalm. tics laboratory doing research on subatomic level, is strikingly different damage from the blaze was estimated at begin construction of a new and expanded Mel’s looking at it differently, student riders wanted,” colphon pointed out. project ever conceived in the region. but the most basic information about what only one of the meeting summaries is longer minutes and the summaries, but did not receive By a vote of 9-2, regional councillors approved the planners say the first trains could get underway the region. complex at 256 Phillip Street would consist of the buildings. in his office at thei nstitute for Quantum harnessing and utilizing photons. from classical physics and has proven $4.5 million. The fire was so severe, several of Komal laKhani paid on average less than one dollar every he said he understood GrT’s concerns occurred. than 200 words. a reply. The five student council members who Page 12-13 as soon as 2017. “i think people have a better understanding of five multi-storey buildings arranged around a Matthew Colphon, president of the computing, shalm sat down with me to talk in other words, he gets to play with to be mind-boggling to even the most the affected buildings had to be torn down. See Rebuilding, page 6 time they boarded a bus - for a trip that cost over cost recovery, but said that student rid- $818 million light rail transit system, the first stage of Last week, police arrested three people in connection with a fire that tore through at its board meeting on Tuesday, May 17 – in all, the record of all 17 meetings of last sit on this year’s board did not return requests The region’s share of the cost will be paid for the whys and whats of lrT,” said councillor Geoff Federation of Students, said he was contacted about his upcoming show at the princess lasers all day. accomplished scientists. in January, the ontario fire Marshall’s of- Vote on light rail GrT four dollars, he explained. ers deserved a deal on transit because they which will travel from conestoga Mall in Waterloo central courtyard. Campus Court Plaza one year ago. a meeting to which Imprint was invited – the year’s board, the highest decision-making body for an interview. to fairview park Mall in Kitchener, a journey of 19 through a property tax increase of up to seven lorentz of Kitchener. “There is no question that by UW Housing Services at the beginning of Twin cinemas, “The Quantum physics The shortfall forced GrT to a seek an bought their services in bulk. The two street-facing buildings, each 20 despite the awesomeness of What hope does the average Joe board approved the release of 17 meeting of the federation of students, is summarized The release of the summaries follows transit looms over kilometers with 18 platform stops in between. per cent, spaced over seven years. council voted the steps we will take tonight are the right ones.” storeys high, would have retail and commercial June because the developer was looking for of harry potter,” featuring the “magic” his job, there is a downside to it. have to decipher this mysterious and on four pages, single-spaced. ‘s coverage of a story about federation emergency mid-year increase in the price of ARTS GreG Beneteau summaries from May 2010 to March 2011, Imprint Waterloo mayor Brenda halloran and cam- 10-1 in favour of the financing plan, with hal- about 150 people, most of them lrT sup- space on the ground floor, with the possibil- information about “what kinds of amenities of renowned magician dan Trommater. “When i go out with my friends, they unseen world? during the term of the previous board. The in an email, feds communications hall, a student-financed building that has been Regional Council a upass last year, he added. See GRT, Page 3 bridge regional councillor claudette Millar voted loran voting against. porters, came out to witness the vote, erupting ity of more in the basement. Two additional students might want to see in that space.” Born in ontario to parents who ask me what is it that i do,” shalm Krister Shalm uses his research in the field of documents were also set to be posted on the officer Kirsty Budd justified the removal of operated by the feds since it was constructed Page 12 Media.doc: Digital options and printing directly on campus against the resolution. as part of the plan, the route between Kitchener into cheers when the motion passed. 24-storey buildings and a 25-storey building The subject was brought up at the Feds were missionaries, the young shalm explained. “But it is actually a bit See QUANTUM, page 7 quantum physics to relate to the magic in Harry Potter. feds website. information from what are supposed to be in 1984. four councillors, including regional chair Ken and cambridge will be connected by adapted bus Tim Mollison, an organizer with the Tri-cities would be constructed behind them. student council meeting June 12, and coun- MArtiN Lui Lindi Ortega The summaries are likely to look quite non-confidential minutes by claiming that last month, the university administration seiling, recused themselves from the vote after transit instead of rail – a compromise intended to Transit action Group, said that the most impor- The complex would also include street- cillors have been making inquiries with different than the minutes accessible to the the elected representatives of the board were announced that it did not intend to renew the declaring conflicts of interest because they, their reduce costs by building the route in stages, but which tant thing council could do to win the trust of and her little red level and underground parking for more than constituents through Twitter and Facebook, nine-member board, which is made up the concerned about “repercussions” if their lease agreement with the feds, opting instead employees or their families owned properties near angered many cambridge residents who complained critics was to get he project started “on time and boots strut their 550 vehicles. Colphon said. News SPORTS ARTS feds president, the three vice-presidents and discussions were made public. to take back control of federation hall when the proposed lrT route. additionally, cambridge of being treated as second-class citizens. on budget. robert dziarmaga The buildings, targeted primarily at Based on the replies received, “things like a Tech Rentals • Large Format Printing • Copying five appointed members from feds student “it is crucial that members of the board the lease expired in april 2012. SPORTS ARTS OPINION councillor Jane Brewer was recovering from a traffic council pledged to revisit rail travel to cam- “once there are shovels in the ground, the proj- stuff in Waterloo ARTS A section of Phillip Street, near the site of a proposed apartment complex. students, would accommodate up to 2,255 coffee shop, pharmacy or grocery store were council. feel they can speak freely without fear of in a subsequent interview, uW business accident last month and could not attend the vote. bridge as part of an as-of-yet unplanned and ect becomes real to people, and i think you’ll find occupants. If constructed, it would one of all top options,” he said. Page 3 Page 8 Page 13 That’s because the feds research and policy repercussions after the discussion has fin- manager Bud Walker claimed that back in Page 8 Page 12-13 Page 21 council also voted 10-1 in favour of review- unfunded second stage of the project. that opposition to lrT will disappear,” he said. Plans sent to the Federation of Students indicate developers hope to build five the tallest and most populated apartment officer has been tasked with reviewing all of ished,” Kirsty explained. “This is why the december 2010, the feds Board discussed Page 15 ing the proposed route through downtown detractors warned that lrT could prove a costly multi-storey apartment buildings in the area. complexes in the city. See COMPLEX, page 3 MP Justin Trudeau to visit UW Dragon Boat team Meet the Canadian artists Located in DC, DP, EIT and MC | mediadoc.uwaterloo.ca the board minutes and removing information, summaries are being posted instead of ver- ownership of federation hall with the uni- Theatre buffs rejoice: Waterloo dragon boat racers Highlights and reviews from Remembering Ishan: a Waterloo, to address concerns about conges- mistake if the trains don’t take off – indeed, many [email protected] UW on back-to-school trip. roars to the finish line at nominated for the Polaris including recorded discussions, before making batim minutes.” versity at one of its regular meetings. There’s a smorgasbord selected to represent Canada Anime North, the largest friend reflects on the tragic nationals. Prize. them public. sources within the federation of for example, while a summary might indi- students have indicated that the board of stage shows in KW at world championships convention of its kind in Canada. drowning of a UW student cate if the board approved an action or policy, keeps a thorough record of the happenings See FEDS, Page 3

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Provincial election campaign heating up fast 20 10 NEWS St. Paul’s annual Local candidates use summer break to introduce themselves to voters pow-wow Greg Beneteau association in Kitchener-Waterloo, GreG Beneteau editor-in-chief plans told hold a foundation and Tacon reads her work alongside other writers like Johanna Skibsrud at the Eden Mills Festival. nomination meeting on August 18th ith a provincial election a to choose a candidate, according to Greg Beneteau off event for the festival in Guelph. “To be able to read with little more than two months the GPO website. editor-in-chief so many other authors whom i read and admired was a big ARTS away, candidates are taking The three confirmed candidates incentive to keep going.” W expressed confidence that circum- advantage of the hot summer weather he former playwright and university of Waterloo in- The early success also cemented a decision made by Tacon, AnyA lomAko to fire up their campaigns. stances were in their favour to win structor is one of more than 40 authors whose works who originally dreamed of being a playwright and worked SPORTS Most Nuit Blanche patrons likely weren’t expecting a barefoot log run. That’s exactly what they got at the L’écho-l’eau in the MaRS building. In the riding of Kitchener-Wa- the riding. will premiere at the 23rd annual eden Mills Writer’s for several years at the canadian stage company, to focus Back to Campus Warriors versus terloo, Progressive Conservative MP “I’m always cautiously optimistic, T on writing books instead. See ARTS, page 14 festival, sept. 15-18. Elizabeth Witmer has been hosting and I hope that my track record will claire Tacon, 32, won the 2010-2011 Metcalf-rooke award a graduate of acadia university in nova scotia in theatre York Lions street corner media announcements speak for itself, and also the hard for her debut novel In the Field. The award included a $1500 studies who earned a master’s degree from the university of and talking with constituents ahead work that I have done for people in cash prize and a contract with canadian publishing company British columbia, Tacon received a rude awakening after sub- of the October 6th election. this community,” said Witmer, 65. Biblioasis. The book was released in september. mitting a play to her mentor at the canadian stage company. This fall, Witmer will defend her A former secondary school Clara Shin 4 NEWS SCIENCE it also opened the door to an invitation to appear at eden “she said ‘claire, i really like the writing, but it’s not a play. news editor 21-year career in the legislature against teacher, Witmer was elected to the Mills festival, an annual literary event that features readings it’s prose.’ honestly, i was devastated at that point in time, Mid-cycle Review a slate of candidates, all of whom are now-defunct riding of Waterloo by canada’s top authors and poets. because i think the difference to me is that with plays, your Particles discovered that travel faster new to politics. North in 1990. Welcome Week crowd eds hosted one of many Kitchener- hosted along the banks of the eramosa river just outside characters live in a way that is more tangible when it’s on the Waterloo election debates in the Among the challengers is Eric Davis, In 1999, the riding of Kitchener- Courtesy offiCe of elizabeth Witmer Courtesy Campaign offiCe of eriC Davis greg beneteau the village of eden Mills, this year’s festival will feature read- stage…the work is interpreted by actors, and it’s different 11 10 atrium in the student life centre’s a 33-year-old lawyer who will carry the Waterloo was created by legislation. ings by Johanna skibsrud, who won the 2010 Giller prize every time it’s performed.” 20 f than the speed of light (Left to right): Progressive Conservative MP Elizabeth Witmer will defend her seat against atrium on sept. 26th. five out of six candi- banner for the Ontario Liberal Party. Witmer has that seat ever since. winner for her novel The Sentimentalists, and Toronto poet not being discouraged, Tacon accepted her new calling Imprint has also learned that the Witmer served as Minister of was Down with Webster dates, with the exception of Melanie Motx challengers Eric Davis of the Liberal Party and Isabela Cisterna of the NDP in this fall’s election. laureate dionne Brand. and re-wrote the work as a novella. “i really haven’t looked New Democratic Party is poised Labour, Minister of Health and of the freedom party, attended this heated Tacon, who first read her poetry ate den Mill in 2005, said back since,” she admitted. election debate in hopes of answering any to acclaim Isabel Cisterna, artistic Minister of the Environment in first ballot and throwing her support mier Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals in Witmer carried the riding by just the opportunity to present her work at the same venue that for her master’s thesis, she drew upon her time spent on 3 questions uW students had. students were FEATURES director of local arts group Neruda the government of Premier Mike behind eventual winner Ernie Eves. the 2003 election. under 5,000 votes. once hosted canadian literary figures like Margareta twood the east coast and decided to write a book, which eventually Productions, as its candidate at a Harris. Witmer served as Deputy Leader The 2003 race was the closest Now, she said voters are once again RobeRt DziaRmaga able to participate in the Q&a session by and Jane urquhart was “a huge boost to my confidence as became In the Field. Patrick “Pat” Gillett plays for the UW crowd at the Federation of Students’ Welcome Week concert on Friday attending in person or via Twitter. meeting on August 10th. When Harris stepped down in and Minister of Education in the Eves Witmer ever came to losing her seat, hungry for a change in government. a writer.” The Green Party of Ontario, 2002, she ran for the leadership of government before the Progressive defeating Liberal challenger Sean “i’d never had anything published. i was really newer to Sept. 16 at the BMH Green. Spotlight on harassment on campus which does not have an active riding the PC party, placing fourth in the Conservatives were trounced by Pre- Strickland by 1,500 votes. 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MPP Witmer I Friday, Nmprovember 4, 2011 vol 34, No 16 I nt impri Nt.uwaterloo.ca I re-elected Beats at Beta Waterloo Federal government remembering, but not repaying Rosalind Gunn and discuss eligibility for benefits or a senior reporter Arsenault set to turn on minds at Waterloo Feds Annual General Meeting: pension. uW political science professor Controversial AGM date change, very year we pause to re- peter Woolstencroft asks what a Prominent transgender 3 member the sacrifices of the government building up a militaristic canadians who served in the image for canada is going to do with performer speaks with bylaw amendments to student fee e all of the new veterans. canadian forces. We stop and think about what their service did for us, “since we’ve been in warrior na- hope of opening new caps stir strong debate but equally important is to consider tion mode for ten years, many more what their service did to them. people are going to be suffering from channels of discourse Ron Kielstra colphon also noted that feds had in the 2012 proposed federal post traumatic stress... [the mental asst. editor-in-chief been forced to postpone the date budget, there are plans to cut funding illness] says that service doesn’t end Paul McGeown of the meeting at the last minute upwards of $226 million to canadian when you leave the service, because arts editor mid concerns about the very because the accounting firm hired veteran affairs. They government the effects last,” said Woolstencroft. legitimacy of the meeting, to audit of their financial statements, cites the decreasing number of World The canadian government is in- ina arsenault has been performing Battle of Waterloo the federation of students Myers norris penny llp, had not War ii and Korean War veterans as creasingly faced with divergent sets for most of her life. her body of a completed their review in time for the reason for making the cuts. of needs between old veterans and work includes two plays (written and conducted their fall general meeting the original date, stating that this was however, that number isn’t de- new veterans while simultaneously n on oct. 31. performed by her), Tv appearances on Kink massacre While most of the items on the also a major reason why the agenda creasing as much as the government committed to a promise of cutting and Train 48, and dozens of photo shoots. agenda, including the approval of was not published until oct. 28, one projected, according to veterans’ om- down on the country’s deficit. But still, the 37-year-old performer gets nervous feds’ financial statements, passed business day before the meeting. budsman Guy parent during a senate are veterans the prime candidates for on occasion. “sometimes i get nervous when without incident, there was fierce This explanation did not sit well committee on Wednesday, oct. 19. large spending cuts such as the more i show the nude photos... but i’m also just so discussion over the proposed cre- with several students, who noted it has some people, such as liberal than $226 million in proposed cuts to proud of them as artistic pieces.” ation of a fifth executive position that postponement was announced veteran affairs critic sean casey, vac over the next two years? arsenault, one of the most prominent trans- and over amendments to the bylaws just a few days before the originally questioning the proposed cuts. as Woolstencroft pointed out, gender performers, will speak at the Modern concerning changes to the feds fees proposed date, making it less likely “The conservatives want our “[The canadian government] built languages theatre on Monday, nov. 16. The up the military and you can’t expect paid by students. that students would be aware of committee to spend the next six talk will sample some of her past work (she The meeting almost didn’t get the change. weeks studying their initiative to people to serve in the military and then dump them literally in the street.” plans to perform one monologue from each of off the ground in the first place, Members also expressed disap- `commemorate’ veterans so they can sweep the fact that they just cut $226 “i’ve been well looked after by the her plays, I Was a Barbie and The Silicone Diaries) however, as several students voiced pointment that feds had failed to million from veterans’ supports and department of veteran affairs,” said and will also include photos and videos that she concerns that feds had failed to abide by its own bylaws for pub- services under the rug,” casey wrote angus horne, a cf member serving courtesy rahul Bhattacharyya took during her transformation. give students adequate notice of lishing the meeting agenda, which in a statement to the media. in england from 1941-1945. horne is Angus Horne, Veteran Affairs Officer of the Royal Canadian Legion of Waterloo, says funding cuts she sounded most excited, though, about the general meeting. state that “notice of the meeting it’s a question worth asking, es- provided with all basic needs including won’t have as great of an effect on the older veterans as they will on the more recently deployed debuting a new video that she called, “My $20 The meeting chair, feds president with the motions or business to million sci-fi film.” The footage was shot inside pecially in light of a recent report transportation, house cleaning, Meals soldiers. Horne served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1941-1945. Matt colphon, was taken to task re- be considered at the meeting shall which reveals the pervasive problem on Wheels service, and sufficient Maple leaf Gardens, which is in the midst of a garding a perceived failure to publish a be published by the president [in of homelessness among canadian health coverage. sizable makeover. of course, the actual budget notice in Imprint at least 15 days prior Imprint] at least six days prior to veterans. released from the university “They say there have been some was less than $20 million — far less. to the meeting, which is required by the meeting.” of Western ontario, the report on the cuts,” said horne. “i’m the veteran A simple symbol of red and green “really, we just broke in at night and shot the federation’s bylaws. “Imprint is not a publication that experience of homelessness among affairs officer for our legion and i Community Editorial the stuff until security kicked us out,” said colphon responded by pointing every student reads cover-to-cover, canadian veterans has sparked much heard there have been some cuts, so arsenault. ovember the 11th is re- 3) serving jury duty. the hundreds of thousands of men out that a small ad had appeared and most students are unaware that conversation across canada regarding i called them and they said “you don’t she calls the performance “part artist talk, membrance day, the day all 4) voting in elections. and women required to volunteer for in Imprint oct. 7, advertising the feds has general meetings or that the care provided to those who have have to worry about us old geezers. part performance lecture, part comedy.” it canadian citizens remember 5) helping others in the war effort during the first and scheduled date for the meeting as they can find this notice inImprint ,” served in the canadian forces. But i guess the poor afghanistan n sounds ambitious, but arsenault has enough the 117,000 canadians killed in battle the community. second World Wars. early november oct. 26, and that subsequent notice said sean hunt, who also argued that from a sample of 54 homeless veterans, the peacekeeping veterans, and the more than one million soldiers 6) protecting and enjoying our is a time when you are especially re- experience to make it happen. she has two post- had appeared in the oct. 21 and the original notice given by feds on Photos robert savoy canadian forces (cf) and canadian i guess they’re taking the cuts. i think who have served. heritage, and the environment so minded about being canadian because graduate degrees in theatre, and has contributed Clara shin oct. 28 editions. oct. 7 and in subsequent weeks was air force (caf) veterans in three money should be added, not cut.” LEFT: Sean Hunt was one of several students to voice strong opinions about changes as canadians, we have the cana- future generations can enjoy them. of everyone who wears a poppy. to both the National Post and Fab magazine. The world-renowned DJ Steve Aoki fearlessly crowd surfs at Beta on Saturday, Oct. 15. His interactive performance was enthusiastically received by his fans. “We used Imprint, feds.ca, and we insufficient. provinces and fivec anadian cities, dr. robert shorten, chief warrant of- dian charter of rights and freedoms. Think about if you live up to all every time you look at a poppy she also has no shortage of content: “My life made some noise on facebook and to Feds’ bylaw regarding fee changes. RIGHT: Feds President Matt Colphon chaired susan l. ray and dr. cheryl forchuk, ficer in thercaf during the cold War The charter explains all of our rights of your responsibilities as a canadian this week, think about the people has been so sensational i haven’t had to make See ARTS, page 19 See FEDS, page 4 the 2.5 hour meeting. found that a major problems veterans (serving from 1982-1996) represents Twitter,” colphon said. and responsibilities as citizens, includ- citizen. from a student’s perspective, who died protecting your rights and anything up,” stated arsenault. are faced with is the transitioning to another kind of veteran. he never Courtesy uW AtheletiCs ing the right of expression and the most of us obey the law, are working responsibilities. They set aside time a talk like the one on Monday affords arse- civilian life following service. partici- engaged in outright battle, but he was right that all citizens are equal. our toward full-time employment, and to make sure we lived in a prosperous nault more than the oppurtunity to cross genres. QB Luke Balch (#12) runs for a first down against Laurier. pants suggested that transition issues, stationed in europe for years and rights are very important; they are the would serve jury duty if asked. canada, so you should set aside time it also allows her to open channels of discourse such as interpersonal readjustment, experienced his own trauma. SPORTS NEWS HIGHLIGHTED: luxuries that we enjoy, today because unfortunately, a lot of students to fulfill all of your six responsibilities that are frowned upon on television. Erwin Melocoton and emotional and social needs, “all those experiences were very of the soldiers who fought to keep do not undertake the last three re- of being a canadian. “i feel like whenever i’m on Tv, i sort of asst. sports & living editor Warriors’ golf brings home The differences between should be addressed. real,” said shorten. “some of those canadian sovereignty. sponsibilities. Many students do not an easy way to achieve one of have to dumb things down for Grade 3 people, Oktoberfest kicks Occupy protests come to Waterloo Feds bylaw V, Section A, The study also found a need for guys died, not because of military What is more important are the vote in elections. Many students do the responsibilities of being a citizen n a cool october 6 night, perfect for football, there was education among department of na- action, but because of accidents. and i’m at the point where i don’t want to do titles Para. 3–4 prior to Monday’s responsibilities of being a canadian. not think they have enough time for today is to go to one of the any loca- nothing a young and inexperienced Warriors team could 3 tional defence (dnd) and veterans’ and then [the survivors] come back it anymore,” said arsenault. The canadian government acknowl- volunteering. also, not very many tions associated with food services or do to stop the laurier Golden hawks from imposing general meeting (LEFT), and affairs canada (vac) personnel on to canada and nobody ever thinks When speaking to university crowds, “it can o the amended bylaw text edge six responsibilities for people students protect the environment, for the federation of students on campus be a higher level of conversation. not in an art their will. The host Warriors were defeated soundly in front of a early detection of signs of alcohol of that.” off in Kitchener wanting to become citizens: example, by composting or recycling. and buy a poppy. The money goes to snob kind of way but... it can go to another dedicated crowd, 69-3. which passed after much abuse and other drug addictions. “you know what?”asked shorten, 1) obey the law. as a canadian citizen, you are veterans in the community. Courtesy NiNa arseNault The crosstown rivalry game was not just the final home game additionally, vac was faulted for “you’re asking these young guys to go place,” she said. debate (RIGHT). 2) Taking responsibility of oneself not required to fulfill any of these Columnist and performer Nina Arsenault will speak at the Modern Languages Theatre on Monday, Nov. 21. She will be See FEATURES, page 14 of the season for the Warriors, but also a signal of the end of an era 3 FEATURES a lack of outreach counsellors who do something; you gotta help them Tory Auld and family, i.e. getting employment. responsibilities — but neither were 2a arts and business in Warriors’ football, as the last remnants of teams past bid adieu. could visit shelters, identify the veterans, in return.” performing monologues from her two plays and showing photos of her transformation. “There’s nudity and gore.” See see ARTS, page 22 veteran players such as Matt peto, corey Bince, evan Martin, Campus Bubble set to open next week interview in ARTS on Page 22. Albertus MAhAputerA luke Balch, and dustin Zender represented the black and gold at The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest initiated festivities with a keg-tapping on Friday, October 7, which Warrior field for the last time in their cis careers. 13 was followed by a colourful parade on the holiday Monday, October 10. 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The universiTy of WaTerloo’s official sTudenT neWspaper The UnIversITy of WaTerloo’s offIcIal sTUdenT neWspaper The UnIversITy of WaTerloo’s offIcIal sTUdenT neWspaper 16-17 9 ARTS SPORTS riday anuary F , J 6, 2012 Friday, January 13, 2012 Vol 34, no 21 riday ovember vol 34, No 19 theimpriNt.ca Vol 34, no 22 The UnIversITy of WaTerloo’s offIcIal sTUdenT neWspaper F , mprN 25, 2011 Int theimprint.ca I theimprint.ca IFriday, mprdecember 2, 2011 Vol 34, nIo 20 nt theimprint.ca Imprint Imprint The Internet goes dark Head coach suddenly quits NEWS Depression and other mental health issues Friday, January 27, 2012 Ron Kiestra ol o Campus Court fire FEATURES Frost week: free breakfasts and 21 V 34, n 24 managing editor developments Whimsicalstruggles: St. Jerome’s addressed by PhD students at UW’s CMHR theimprint.ca number of popular websites, including Wikipedia.org and Reddit. Warriors’ football program Calan Panchoo building. The centre is small, but com, went black on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to protest the Stop Imprint uWaG presents Supermarket and Secondary Occupants/ Collected and Observed transforms laughs at Student Life Centre staff reporter is distinguished for its high quality A Online Piracy Act, a piece of legislation being debated in the United Springing the Year of the Dragon service. States House of Representatives. ack your bags, ladies and “As one of Canada’s oldest 4 gentlemen, it’s back to school. programs, the Clinical Psychology See SOPA, page 21 The presents are unwrapped, program enjoys a strong national Chang Liu P and international reputation for reporter the eggnog is finished. The leftovers are eaten, and the Christmas tree is research and clinical training,” said merely a bare twig and a mound of Dr. Walter Mittlestaedt, Centre pring Festival, also known as Chinese New dried pine needles. Director. Year, is the biggest festival for the Chinese Gone are the days of sleeping This reputation is proven promi- The UnIversITy of WaTerloo’s offIcIal sTUdenT neWspaper Scommunity. In the translation from Man- in, and returned is the self esteem nently in the sheer amount of people darin, it is called chun-jie. Spring Festival’s-Eve,

that inhibits you from wearing an who seek the centre’s services, and chu-xi in Mandarin, is the day where families

ugly, itchy sweater any other time in how long they will wait for an gather together for their annual reunion dinner. ARTS of the year. assessment. World class Imprint Not only is Spring Festival commemorating the Christmas break is over and it’s “We have a lot of requests for coming of spring, but it’s also a time for people

Arts Symposium back to reality. various kinds of psychological as- to leave all their troubles and negative feelings

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Unfortunately, with the winter sessments that simply can’t be met,” student athlete SPORTS behind, and make wishes for the upcoming year. semester comes more than just the said Dr. Mittlestaedt. “People require On the afternoon of Jan. 20, the International 19 constant subzero Canadian weather assessment to help with educational Student Office hosted a Spring Festival Party for — now is the time of year when planning, rehabilitation, or accessing Chinese students on campus who were unable people feel the most down. disability funding. At present our to return home for the festivities. Whether it’s that seeing your waiting lists for assessments exceed For most of these students, this is the first

SPORTS loved one has been replaced with two years. 15 time them they spend the Spring Festival alone, 13 homework, or just the dreadfully “In general, we are aware of but the warmth of the International Student Of- Warriors hockey short winter days, there is no mistak- many needs in the community and fice was like a big warm family, allowing Chinese ing that this is the most depressing on campus for evidence-based students to spend Spring Festival together so victorious against time of year. mental health interventions,” said they didn’t feel lonely at all. Troublingly, however, is the fact Dr. Mittlestaedt. During the Spring Festival Party, students en- Guelph that for many, depression — as well It speaks volumes about the joyed several Chinese popular TV shows, played as many other mental health prob- level of quality the centre provides musical chairs, stamped balloons, ate candies, lems — is not isolated to just the if people are so eager for evaluation played traditional musical instrument-HuLuSi, wintertime. For many people, mental and wait for such a staggering amount which is originally played in minority part of China. health problems are something they of time for that service. Laughter came out of room continuously, FEATURES must face all year round. A pivotal reason for the centre’s and everyone had a smile on their face. Even Movember in the Here at the University of Water- standard of excellence is the rigorous though it was only two hours of gathering and loo sits one of the most renowned application and selection process that celebrating, the participants spent a wonderful Quad centres for psychological well be- is used to pick the PhD students and unforgettable Spring Festival, just as if they ing, the Centre for Mental Health who comprise a large part of the were at home. Research (CMHR). centre staff. stephen kearse Dr. Walter Mittlestaedt, director of CMHR, ensures the centre balances its three mandates: research, As part of the Psychology More coverage in FEATURES page 20 program, it is situated in the PAS See CMHR, page 13 clinical training, and provision of psychological services. Frost week

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coffeehouse FEATURES Former Warriors head coach Dennis McPhee stepped down on Tuesday, November 22, citing personal reasons.

Erwin Melocoton department’s and team’s year end review. The timing of the decision raises questions, sports & living editor Whenever you conduct a review, it’s a time for as Mcphee led the Warriors throughout the Societies agreement draft evades finalization reflection andd ennis had that opportunity.” steroid scandal while the athletics department wo years removed from a scandal in the span of five years as the head could have let the coach go. instead, the ad- numerous drafts later, not all sides satisfied

that rocked the cis football world, coach at Waterloo, Mcphee failed to lead ministration decided to stand by Mcphee. The 17 the Waterloo Warriors leader dennis the Warriors to the playoffs, often falling former head coach continued to prepare the Robert Savoy cember 6 council meeting. However, In order to keep track of what

T short in the standings. despite this, Mcphee team for the long-term during the tumultu- staff reporter there were still a large number of every group is doing, the Federation Never should an agreement be Mcphee has resigned. The, now former head coach of the Warriors football team, served brought more talent to the program while ous period and the aftermath that ensued, 19 unsatisfied individuals. requires that event forms be com-

five years in that capacity, leading Waterloo shifting the program’s momentum until the understanding the tough road ahead. he UW societies’ agreement, “This document is too weak and pleted for each event that is run by an signed on the grounds that it will to a 7-25 record during that span. steroid scandal broke in 2010. To be expected, the resignation has rever- meant to be an understand- does not address my concerns suf- organization. Every event. Last term only be enforced in an appro- Mcphee cites personal reasons for his Mcphee continued to lead the Warriors berated throughout the Waterloo community ing between the faculty ficiently.” MathSoc Councillor Elana alone, staff processed and approved “ Kieran Darcy T Hashman said. “It seems that small over 1,500 event forms. societies, including Architecture, resignation, such as wishing to spend more through the scandal, but the program took considering the circumstances. priate manner — never should a staff reporter changes are being made that miss “The main issues surround Sec- time with his family and other personal com- a harsh hit, one that crippled the program. “coach Mcphee was one of the most Optometry and Pharmacy, has still not been finalized. The three-year the big picture.” tion 3, which covers event forms “ government be granted power mitments. But knowledge gained through an once the cancellation of the season was influential people in my life, he has done ur very own UWAG gallery in East initiative taken up by the Committee The bulk of the agreement deals and consequences for not submitting interview with Kitchener station cTv, Mcphee decided by the administration, the major- so much for me and our team. i will truly of Presidents, chaired by the Fed- with liabilities and money. As the sole them. The issues that I have are with may have left the school because of an impasse ity of starters and key recruits bolted for miss having him here at Waterloo,” said Campus Hall is currently featuring above and beyond what is nec- two fascinating new series of work that eration’s VP Internal, has witnessed legal representative of undergradu- the consequences when forms are on the direction of the program between the other schools. The program was doomed Matt peto, former Warrior and one of the over 50 drafts. By December, the ates at the University of Waterloo, not submitted for whatever reason, o essary and appropriate for it to riday anuary you will definitely want to check out in person. F , J 20, 2012 former coach and the administration. to struggle for the 2011 season. captains of last season. latest draft was given the nod by the Federation of Students must because being realistic, this happens,” “dennis was interested in moving on Mcphee’s resignation comes after Water- When Mcphee arrived on campus in 2007, The first series by Nadine Bariteau, entitled all the societies— except the Math- ensure that any group or organiza- Hashman explained. carry out its functions. Vol 34, no 23 with his coaching career and thought that loo’s most disappointing season in his tenure, his arrival brought much optimism and the Supermarket, discusses the controversial and ex- ematics Society. tion that falls under the Federation theimprint.ca his resignation would be in everyone’s best in which the Warriors finished 0–8, losing seven anticipation of a return to the playoffs for the tremely important matter of our consumption The MathSoc Council eventually (clubs, services, societies etc.) is acting See SOCIETY, page 3 interest,” Waterloo athletics director Bob contests by double digits. The Warriors were first time since 2002, and for good reason. of water. Bariteau strategically incorporates approved the agreement at its De- responsibly, else risk getting sued. — Elana HasHman, matHsoc councillor Password Wayne Hsu copeland said in an interview with Imprint. out matched in every game, fielding a young humour into each of her pieces, demanding “his decision was definitely tied into the and inexperienced team with very few veterans. See McPHEE, page 28 attention from the viewers and then guides stephen kearse

Insecurity SCIENCE them towards the greater message. Comedian Keith Pedro from Yuk Yuk’s national comedy club chain in Canada performs at Frost week put on by FEDS. see BIG, page 12 25 KIeran Darcy

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Imprint Annual report 2012 CONDUCTS OF THE MEET- Robert’s Rules of Order ING: The Annual General Meet- Call to Order ing shall be conducted in accor- This occurs at the beginning of the meeting, once quorum has been attained. Quo- dance to Robert’s Rule of Order. rum for the AGM is fifteen (15) members of the Corporation. The following is a summary of Motions Robert’s Rules for reference: Business is resolved at meetings by voting on propositions put forward by mem- bers. Such propositions are called motions. Any person who is eligible to vote at a meeting may make a motion. Depending on the type of motion, another member is usually needed to second the motion. Motions are then debated and voted upon. No member may speak more than once to any motion (although the Speaker may choose not to enforce this rule if s/he deems it appropriate.) A mem- ber must raise his/her hand. A speaker’s list is kept acknowledging individuals in the order in which they have raised their hands.

Amendments A motion may be amended by a subsequent motion. If the mover and seconder of the original motion consent to the amendment, the amendment is deemed Monday, February 27, 2012 “friendly” and it does not require a seconder and is not subject to debate. If an Student Life Centre, Room 1116 amendment is not deemed friendly, it does require a seconder. Such a motion University of Waterloo must then be debated and voted upon before the debate resumes on the original Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 motion. P: 519.888.4048 F: 519.884.7800 theimprint.ca Motions which take Precedence Normally, a motion cannot be made while another motion is being debated. There Board of Directors are, however, certain types of motions that take precedence over “normal” motion. [email protected] 1. Motion to Amend (as above). President, Caitlin McIntyre 2. Motion to Table – This is a motion to defer further debate on the main motion [email protected] until some future time. The motion requires a seconder and is debatable only as to Vice-president, Michael Chung the length of time that the main motion will remain tabled. [email protected] 3. Motion to Refer – This is similar to a Motion to Table, except that instead of Treasurer, Howard Leung deferring a motion for a specific amount of time, it is deferred until advice can be [email protected] sought from another body. Secretary, Amanda Freiburger 4. Motion to Call the Question – This is a motion to cease debate and proceed to [email protected] the vote on the main motion. If there is an objection to the motion, the motion re- Staff liaison, Zoe Kim quires a seconder and must pass by a two-thirds vote. The motion is not debatable. [email protected] 5. Motion to Reconsider – This is a motion to re-open debate on a motion that has already been voted upon earlier in the same meeting. This motion requires Editor-in-chief, a seconder. Brent Golem 6. Motion to Adjourn – A motion to end the meeting. Requires a seconder and [email protected] is not debatable. Advertising & Production Manager, Laurie Tigert-Dumas Points [email protected] There are several special motions called “Points” that have priority over all other General Manager, Catherine Bolger motions or discussion. Points are considered serious enough that a speaker may [email protected] be interrupted by another individual who wished to make a Point. Points do not require a seconder. 1. Point of Order - An individual may raise on a point of order if they feel that Imprint is the official student newspaper of the University of business is proceeding incorrectly. The speaker must either agree or disagree with Waterloo. It is an editorially independent newspaper published the point raised. An individual may also use this point if they do not understand the proceedings and/or wish to have a clarification made on a specific ruling. by Imprint Publications, Waterloo, a corporation without 2. Point of Privilege – Individuals may raise Points of Privilege if it is felt that their share capital. rights as members of the assembly have been violated. This Point can also be used if an individual is unable to participate in the discussion due to an inability to hear the speaker, because the room is too hot or cold, or because s/he is unclear on Imprint’s Board of Directors, composed of five (5) directors matters of procedure. If you do not understand what is happening, you can inter- manage the affairs of the Corporation. The directors may ad- rupt the speaker and request clarification on a Point of Privilege. minister the affairs of the Corporation in all things and make 3. Point of Information - This point is the most misused one in the book. This Point is used to ASK for information that you feel is essential to your understand- or cause to be made for the Corporation, in its name, any ing of the debate. It may not be used to give information. The member may decide kind of contract which the Corporation may lawfully enter not to answer the question by refusing to yield the floor. Again, it is not in order to give someone information on a point of information. into, and may delegate administrative powers to officers and 4. Challenge to the Speaker – This Point is used when an individual disagrees committees and, save as hereinafter provided, generally, may with the Speaker’s ruling. The mover must state why he or she disagrees with the exercise all such other powers and do all such other acts and ruling. The Speaker may then give the reasoning behind the ruling. A vote is then taken to affirm the Speaker’s ruling. things as the Corporation is by its Letters Patent or otherwise authorized to exercise and do. The Board shall not interfere Voting with the editorial content of the newspaper except in cases Voting on motions normally requires a simple majority. Voting is normally done by a show of hands, however, anyone eligible to vote has the right to demand a where they feel that specific content may cause legal prob- vote by roll call. Voting by secret ballot normally occurs only when an election to lems for the Corporation. fill a position is required, and the assembly does not desire to conduct the election by a show of hands. To Ensure Smooth Discussion: For more information on Imprint Publications and the Board 1. Raise your hand if you wish to speak. The Speaker will take note and ask you of Directors, please visit imprintpub.org. to speak at the appropriate time. 2. State your name and department before speaking to the topic at hand. 3. Speak to the topic or motion at hand! If you wish to raise something not on the PROXY: If you cannot attend the annual general agenda, there are always the “Question Period” or “New Business” agenda items. meeting, you may fill out a proxy form. The form 4. If you wish to make a suggestion regarding the motion on the floor, form it in terms of an amendment. Your amendment will need seconding, after which it will can be found at imprintpub.org. Proxy forms must become the current item on the floor. be returned to General Manager Cathy Bolger no 5. Try not to repeat points other people have already made unless you have something new to add to the point. later than 1:30 P.M. February 27, 2012. Limit one Courtesy of University of Calgary — Graduate Student’s Association proxy per member present at the AGM.

2 Imprint Annual Report • 2011-2012 Annual General Meeting Monday February 27th, 2012 at 1:30 PM EST in the SLC Multi-Purpose Room

AGENDA

1. President’s Address (1:30 PM)

2. Policy Amendment Ratification (1:40 PM)

3. Appointing the 2011/2012 Auditor (2:10 PM)

4. Election of the 2011/2012 Board of Directors (2:15 PM)

5. 15 Minute Break

6. Presentation of the Financial Statements, 2010/2011 (3:15 PM)

7. Presentation of the 2012/2013 Budget (3:30 PM)

8. Adjournment (4:00 PM)

2011-2012 • Imprint Annual Report 3 Community Partner 2011 sponsorships: UW Athletics It’s important that on any campus there UW Orientation week is an official news source, and at Water- loo that source is Imprint. The coverage Inquire about sponsorships for 2012 that Imprint provides for campus is key to maintaining the Waterloo community and ensures that students, faculty and staff have at least a brief view of what is happening all around them. — Matt Colphon “UW Feds President

UpTown Waterloo is, and has been, a proud partner of Imprint for many years. We recognize and appreciate the impact the student population has on UpTown Waterloo and strive to be as inclusive as we can, in many ways, through the mes- saging Imprint provides. — Patti Brooks, Executive Director of UpTown Waterloo BIA

Imprint has been the foundation of our “student engagement”“ efforts for the last 10 years. The weekly publication has proven to deliver our message to the student body and complement our social media strategies. — Jim Hagen UW Athletics Marketing Manager

ANNA NGUYEN 4 “ Imprint Annual Report • 2011-2012 Imprint Publications Board of Directors

From left to right: Caitlin McIntyre, President, 4th year Legal Studies; Michael Chung, Vice President, 4th year Environment and Resource Studies; Amanda Freiburger, Secretary, 4th year English Literature; Zoe Kim, Staff Liaison, 4th year English Literature and Rhetoric; Howard Leung, Treasurer, 4th year Accounting and Financial Management

s the 2011-2012 year Through this time we faced editors, and proofreaders, our comes to an end at Im- many challenges as a community, full-time staff, our graphic artists, Aprint Publications, it’s im- and while the Board struggled and our opinionated audience, portant that we look back to the to balance our corporate and all saw us through the turmoil accomplishments we’ve achieved, editorial responsibilities with that we faced. as well as the struggles that we our scholastic commitments, it As a paper we were forced to have faced as a company, a public was our volunteers and staff who step up to the plate this year. forum, and as a community in the ultimately pulled through for us in Through volunteer dedication, past year. the end. leadership, and innovation we got In the fall of 2011, Imprint Pub- The constant dedicated ac- our content out and our papers lications had our Editor in Chief tion of all of Imprint’s contribu- on the shelves. step down from his position. tors kept our publication a float So we say to you now, our staff, During this transition of responsi- while the Board sought out a volunteers, and members at large. bility, the Board of Directors had transitional EIC. Brent Golem, a Thank you so much, for every- to assume, as a unit, the vacant section editor and staff volunteer thing you’ve done, and everything position. at Imprint, stepped up into the that you continue do. As a not for profit organization, position. After the hiring process, Imprint publications is restricted Mr. Golumn was offered the full to two full time staff members, time position of Editor and Chief one yearly contracted staff at the paper, and has been work- member, and a small number of ing furiously on our publication term based work study programs. ever since. When a position as integral to Despite the many hurdles that our production as the EIC be- have been thrust our way this come vacant, it is ultimately up to past year, our volunteers and the volunteers and the Board of our community have pushed on Caitlin McIntyre Directors to carry on. through. Our writers, readers, President, imPrint Publications

2011-2012 • Imprint Annual Report 5 The Board of Directors: Officers There shall be a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Staff Liaison and such other officers as the Board may determine by bylaw from time to time. One person may not hold more than one office. For more information, please visit imprintpub.org. President The President shall, when present, preside at all Board meetings and meetings of members. The President shall supervise the af fairs and operations of the Corporation and with the Secretary or other officer appointed by the Board for the purpose, shall sign all bylaws and membership certificates and have other powers and duties that are prescribed from time to time by the Board or that are incidental to his office.

The President shall also be responsible for: 1. Knowing and interpreting the Bylaw, Policies & Procedures and seeing that they enforced; 2. Ensuring, with the co-operation of the full-time staff, that the documents of the Corporation as defined in section 9.00 of By- Law are maintained in order; and 3. Representing the Corporation to and maintain liaisons with both the campus community and the community-at-large.

In the event of a vacancy in the office of the President, the Board shall meet within seven (7) days and select one of their member who shall resign from his current office and assume the office of President.

Vice-President During the absence or inability to act of the President, his duties and powers may be exercised by the Vice-President. The Vice-President shall also perform other duties that are prescribed from time to time by the Board or that are incidental to his office.

The Vice-President shall also be responsible for: 1. Ensuring the full-time staff of the Corporation are properly evaluated.

In the event of a vacancy in the office of Vice-President, his duties and powers shall be exercised by the Secretary. Secretary The Secretary shall be ex-officio clerk of the Board, and shall attend all Board meetings and all meetings of members and shall cause to be kept a record of all facts and minutes of those proceedings. He shall give all required notices to members and to directors. He shall be the custodian of the corporate seal of the Corporation and of all books, papers, records, correspondence and documents belonging to the Corporation and shall perform the other duties prescribed by the Board from time to time or that are incidental to his office.

In the event of a vacancy in the office of Secretary, his duties and powers shall be exercised by the Staff Liaison. Treasurer The Treasurer shall cause to be kept full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements of the Corporation in proper books of account and shall cause to be deposited all monies or other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in the bank or banks from time to time designated by the Board. He shall disburse the funds of the Corporation under the direction of the Board, taking proper vouchers therefore and shall render to the Board, whenever required of him an account of all his transactions as Treasurer and of the financial position of the Corpora- tion. He shall co-operate with the auditors of the Corporation during any audit of the accounts of the Corporation and shall perform other duties that are prescribed from time to time by the Board or that are incidental to his office.

The Treasurer shall also be responsible for: 1. Assisting the full-time staff in creation of the annual budget, to be presented at the annual general meeting.

In the event of a vacancy in the office of Treasurer, his duties and powers shall be exercised by the Vice-President. Staff Liaison The Staff Liaison shall maintain communications between Board and all volunteer and full-time staff and shall apprize staff of Board resolutions, directives and decisions at regular staff meetings. The Staff Liaison shall also communicate to the Board any concerns, comments or criticisms the staff may have about the action of the Board or any other matter concerning the Corporation.

The Staff Liaison shall also be responsible for: 01. handling conflict situations within the corporate community; and 02. reporting to the Board any conflict situations that occur within the corporate community.

In the event of a vacancy in the office of Staff Liaison, his duties and powers shall be exercised by the President.

6 Imprint Annual Report • 2011-2012 The Imprint Experience

’ve been a volunteer at Imprint since my first At Imprint I learned that late nights spent work- day at UW. Looking back, my university ing towards a common goal is like glue for friend- “ Ieducation would not be the same without it; the ships, but the placement of a single comma can put a memories alone are worth their weight in gold. In dent in the same friendship. addition, my writing has improved and my social I have grown a lot through the challenges of circle has widened. My resume, once as empty as making a student paper, as a young professional and my bank account, is now filled to the brim with ap- a young adult. I’ve also made friends that have taught plicable experience, but that’s not the best part. me as much, if not more, than my undergraduate Every week at the Imprint office we don’t just education has. Personally, my university experience make a paper: we foster a micro community of would have seemed incomplete without it. empowered students. As a unit, we learn to work together to make the best paper we can. It sounds Anya Lomako simple, making Imprint involves build a sense of Senior Reporter unity between a diverse group of volunteers who UW Alumni would otherwise not cross paths. ”

rom the moment I stepped into the office always thought of it as a group of people hang- the first time I felt invited. All of us want to ing out who make a newspaper on the side. I “ Fhave a place where we feel wanted, a place to came for the experience, I stayed because of the belong, and nobody does it better than the people people. I’ve met at Imprint. I can’t think of a better bunch of people to Mika Ilic spend an entire sleepless night with than the Arts Editor friends I’ve made here. Sure, we make a paper 3rd Year Psychology and you learn a lot about journalism, but I’ve ”

really appreciate Imprint for two reasons. When I graduate, the experience that I de- The first is that it gives me social circle and a velop and contacts that I gain from Imprint will “ I group of friends. be an asset. Secondly, Imprint encourages me and allows for me to explore different ideas, not just within Yevgeny Chertov the context of writing, but also within the context Imprint staff of organizational management. 2A Honours Math ”

n my time at Imprint it’s become more than university learning experience. Waterloo as a com- just a chance to be involved in our student munity is very diverse and Imprint is no different. “ Inewspaper. It means so much more than that. You learn to work with all different types of people For me personally it’s opened up a whole new pos- who come from all different types of backgrounds. sibility in where I want to see myself in the future. That being said, the environment at Imprint is I’ve fallen in love with not just student journalism perfect for anyone wanting to learn about journalism. but with journalism in general. From my first day it’s been about a learn-first type Through Imprint, I’ve seen the ability that an inde- of experience. Imprint’s mandate is about teaching pendent public forum can generate in making our com- their volunteers, not just putting out the best paper. munity better. Just because it’s focused on our small But at the same time, Imprint pushes you to be the community doesn’t mean its impact is non-existent. best you can and to maximize your potential. In terms of the different skills I’ve learned, it stretches past writing, design and managing. I’ve Erwin Melocoton only been at Imprint for two semesters but those Asst. Sports editor semesters have been an integral part of my overall 4A Political Science ” 2011-2012 • Imprint Annual Report 7 Distribution On Campus Waterloo North

Arts Lecture Hall Campus Coin Laundry Biology I Campus Pizza Burt Matthews Hall Mc Guiness Front Row Carl Pollock Hall Molly Blooms Central Stores Parkdale Sub Shack Chemistry II Phat Cat Columbia Ice Field Pita Factory Columbia Lake Village Pita Pit Conrad Greble Quizno’s Dana Porter Library Ressurection College William G. Davis Centre TechPark Cafe Douglas Wright Engineering Travel Cuts Building WCRI Earth Sciences and Chem- Wilfrid Laurier University istry Housing East Campus Hall Yummyaki Engineering III Uptown Waterloo Environment 1 Environment 3 Allen Square Graduate House Angie’s Diner Hagey Hall for the Humani- Blessed Town ties Button Factory Health Services Coffee Culture J.R. Coutts Engineering Lec- Denim ture Hall DVLP Mackenzie King Village Jane Bond Mathematics and Computer Princess Cafe Modern Languages Raintree Cafe Needles Hall Seven Shores Optometry Waterloo City Hall Physical Activities Complex Vincenzo’s Physics Renison College Kitchener Ron Eydt Village South Campus Hall Central Fresh Market St. Jerome’s College Club Abstract St. Paul’s University College Encore Records Student Life Centre Eyeview Optical Tatham Centre Kitchener City Hall University of Waterloo Place Kitchener Public Library Village 1 Walper Smoke Shop

ALL racks are located at main front door entrances and building cafés 8 Imprint Annual Report • 2011-2012 Training Mandate Imprint has two equally important and complemen- tary missions:

1. To publish a newspaper that provides the University of Waterloo community with information, entertainment and a forum for the discus- sion of issues that affect the community; and

2. To provide University of Waterloo students with the opportunity to learn and gain practical experience in an open and rewarding journalistic environment.

Volunteerism In order to facilitate Im- KIERAN DARCY print’s mandate of providing an opportunity to gain ex- perience and help build ré- sumés, Imprint has created a variety volunteer positions for people to get involved. The most important aspect of this being that Imprint requires no experience necessary. We are willing to train you. Help us improve the UW community while you build your résumé. Editorial •Proofreader •Reporter •Photographer •Graphic Artist •Section editor •Designer Business •Board member •Sales assistant •production assistant •Advertising assistant Operations •Volunteer coordinator •systems administrator •Information and communication officer •Distribution •Web developer •Web designer BRENT GOLEM 2011-2012 • Imprint Annual Report 9 Proposed Policies & Procedure changes

The following is a summary of a list of running policies passed by the Board of Directors this operating year.

Policy 3: Volunteer Staff 3.0 Classes 3.1.1 Entry-level Staff Positions 3.1.2 Mid-level Staff Positions 3.1.3 Advanced Staff Positions

Summary - Changes to policy include: renaming of lead proofreader and assistant editor-in-chief to copy editor and manag- ing editor respectively; and the requirement of being web editor.

Policy 6: Using Imprint Equipment 6.1 Use of Equipment 6.1.1 Responsibility of Equipment 6.1.2 Special Equipment 6.2 Exceptions to Policy

Summary - Changes to policy include: allowing Imprint equipment to be borrowed at anytime by volunteers and full-time staff; changes to the EIC’s responsibility for the inventory, storage, usage, and location of Imprint equipment; and addition of 6.1.2 Special Equipment.

Policy 16: Political Neutrality of the Imprint Office 16.2 Endorsements 16.3 Editorial Board and the Campaign Period 16.5 Contributions to Imprint from Volunteers

Summary - Changes to policy include: the striking of 16.2 Endorsements, which impeded Imprint, as a whole, from endors- ing any candidate in an election; and addition of 16.5 Contributions to Imprint from Volunteers, which prohibit volunteer staff of Imprint who work/volunteer for a candidate’s campaign from providing content for Imprint during the campaign period.

Appendix D: Volunteer Staff Job Descriptions Editorial Board Job Descriptions

Summary - Changes to policy include: changes to the job description of web editor and section editor; renaming of lead proofreader and assistant editor-in-chief to copy editor and managing editor respectively; the addition of the role of copy editor assistant.

10 Imprint Annual Report • 2011-2012 The following policy is a new addition to the Policies and Procedures. It was passed by the Board of Directors this operating year. Policy 17: Online Content

Type: Operational Amended: draft

Preamble: Pursuant to Imprint’s mission statement to provide the University of Waterloo community with information, entertainment and a forum for the discussion of issues that affect the community, Imprint must maintain this goal through technological advancements. Thereby, it is important to Imprint to have a presence online and extend their ability to reach the University of Waterloo community. This policy describes the manner in which Imprint publications will conduct its presence online.

Policy: 17.0 Property rights All online content published on Imprint’s website shall be the property of Imprint Publications.

17.1 Copyright of online content All online content shall adhere to policy 13. No materials shall be reproduced without the written permission of the Editor- in-Chief.

17.2 Uploading content The responsibility of uploading online content will fall with the Editor-in-Chief, and Web Editor.. The paper shall be up- loaded on to the Imprint website once each production cycle. A portable document format (PDF) version of the paper shall also be uploaded on to the website each production cycle.

17.3 Unpublishing policy It is important for Imprint to maintain an archive of its work. Copies of Imprint are stored via various mediums and stories published by Imprint are stored online. Published digital content is part of the historical record and should not be unpub- lished. For that reason, no online content shall be retracted, altered or removed from the Imprint website. However, ongoing accuracy is our journalistic responsibility. Under the circumstances of an article being misleading or containing an error, an individual can submit a complaint by following the policy outlined in section 9.2. Content must be verifiably inaccurate, potentially libelous, in contravention of a publication ban or other legal consideration for a complaint to be considered seriously. Source remorse is not grounds for altering the digital archives.

17.4 Comments Any comments made on the Imprint website do not reflect the views and/or opinions of Imprint Publications. Imprint Pub- lications reserves the right to remove any comments posted given that it is discriminatory in nature. The decision to remov- ing content shall fall with the Web editor and/or Editor-in-Chief. The action of removing content shall fall with the Editor- in-chief, Web Editor, and Assistant Web Editor. An appeal to remove a comment may be made to the Editor-in-Chief. Comments will be monitored by the Editor-in-Chief and Web Editor.

2011-2012 • Imprint Annual Report 11 Financial Report

12 Imprint Annual Report • 2011-2012 2011-2012 • Imprint Annual Report 13 Page 2 Page 2 Page 500.00 6,200.00 6,000.00 3,000.00 d d 2012 - 12,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 2013 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Budgete 6,930.00 4,500.00 Page 2 Page Page 2 Page d d 2011- 17,400.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 500.00 6,200.00 6,000.00 3,000.00 2012 d d 2012 - 12,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 2013 Budgete $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Budgete 3,600.00 7,405.00 15,000.00 14,000.00 18,000.00 6,930.00 4,500.00 d 2010-11 d 2010-11 d d 2011- 17,400.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 2012 Budgete Budgete $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 169,350.00 169,350.00 $ 172,603.00 $ 175,000.00 $ $0 300 750 2000 1100 7000 1,700 Issue / 160,803 3,600.00 7,405.00 $75 15,000.00 14,000.00 18,000.00 d 2010-11 d 2010-11 /Issue for /Issue for Distribution Distribution for Team, issues 33 year the for $4,950, means and$130+$70 = the for $6,105 year $110 Vanand Prepared by Business Manager 2/2/2012 Manager Business by Prepared 2/2/2012 Manager Business by Prepared Budgete $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 169,350.00 169,350.00 $ 172,603.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 6105 $0 300 750 2000 1100 7000 1,700 Issue / 160,803 $75 $75 /Issue for /Issue KitchenSupplies: etc.: tea, water, StaffAwards: Frosh2ndSept 2011:14,500*72 Pages$11,000 = 1, April Misprint $1,000 2012= Paid Staff Pay, PaidStaff Pay, Training,Benefits Highschool co-op WRDSB(Sept-June, terms) two CUP EICto Conference August to CSJ(May only) UWWorkstudy etc. LTDparking, for Distribution Distribution for Team, issues 33 year the for $4,950, means and$130+$70 = the for $6,105 year $110 Vanand $110 Prepared by Business Manager 2/2/2012 Manager Business by Prepared Prepared by Business Manager 2/2/2012 Manager Business by Prepared 6105 KitchenSupplies: etc.: tea, water, StaffAwards: Frosh2ndSept 2011:14,500*72 Pages$11,000 = 1, April Misprint $1,000 2012= Highschool co-op WRDSB(Sept-June, terms) two Paid Staff Pay, PaidStaff Pay, Training,Benefits CUP EICto Conference August to CSJ(May only) UWWorkstudy etc. LTDparking, VolunteerStaff Benefits SalesExpenses Special Publications Special Printing Rent AdvertisingExchange Depreciation Distribution Salaries and Payroll SalariesPayroll and Benefits SectionExpenses SalesExpenses VolunteerStaff Benefits Special Publications Special Printing Rent SectionExpenses Salaries and Payroll SalariesPayroll and Benefits AdvertisingExchange Depreciation Distribution Page 1 Page 1 Page $9,000 850.00 3,000.00 4,000.00 2,500.00 8,000.00 d d 2012 - 35,000.00 14,000.00 11,000.00 74,456.80 65,560.00 23,750.00 25,000.00 85,000.00 (15,000.00) 421,650.00 163,033.20 2013 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Budgete 1,500.00 7,000.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 7,000.00 1,000.00 d d 2011- 40,000.00 12,540.00 81,600.00 61,300.00 25,500.00 23,500.00 12,800.00 99,275.00 Page 1 Page 1 Page (20,000.00) 422,773.20 163,033.20 $9,000 850.00 2012 3,000.00 2,500.00 4,000.00 8,000.00 d d 2012 - 14,000.00 35,000.00 25,000.00 23,750.00 65,560.00 74,456.80 85,000.00 11,000.00 (15,000.00) 163,033.20 421,650.00 2013 Budgete $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Budgete 1,000.00 6,000.00 7,000.00 4,775.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 30,000.00 12,000.00 80,000.00 65,000.00 25,000.00 15,000.00 21,000.00 95,000.00 (20,000.00) 159,142.50 407,142.50 d 2010-11 d 2010-11 1,500.00 2,000.00 7,000.00 6,000.00 7,000.00 1,000.00 d d 2011- 12,540.00 40,000.00 12,800.00 23,500.00 25,500.00 61,300.00 81,600.00 99,275.00 (20,000.00) 163,033.20 422,773.20 2012 Budgete $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Budgete $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1,000.00 4,775.00 7,000.00 6,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 12,000.00 30,000.00 21,000.00 15,000.00 25,000.00 65,000.00 80,000.00 95,000.00 (20,000.00) 159,142.50 407,142.50 d 2010-11 d 2010-11 Thetotal Prepared by Business Manager 2/2/2012 Manager Business by Prepared 2/2/2012 Manager Business by Prepared Budgete $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Student Fee Student 49404 Spring20118,212 21,746 Fall 2011 Winter19,446 2012 49404 x $3.30 Thetotal Prepared by Business Manager 2/2/2012 Manager Business by Prepared 2/2/2012 Manager Business by Prepared Student Fee Student Spring20118,212 21,746 Fall 2011 Winter19,446 2012 49404 x $3.30 49404 REVENUES EXPENSES Special Publications Special ColourFees SalesDiscounts WebAdvertising Interest Income Interest ClassifiedAdvertising UWAdvertising NationalAdvertising & Inserts CampusPlus CampusNetwork PrintingInserting & LocalAdvertising & Inserts Registrar's estimates Registrar's Student Fees Student Refunds Misc: BoundVolume, Misc: Clothing,refund, GST etc. Gov't Subsidies Gov't TotalRevenues Draft Budget Proposal Financial Report

14 Imprint Annual Report • 2011-2012 REVENUES EXPENSES SalesDiscounts ColourFees WebAdvertising Publications Special CampusNetwork CampusPlus NationalAdvertising & Inserts UWAdvertising Student Fees Student Refunds Registrar's estimates Registrar's LocalAdvertising & Inserts ClassifiedAdvertising PrintingInserting & Interest Income Interest Gov't Subsidies Gov't Misc: BoundVolume, Misc: Clothing,refund, GST etc. TotalRevenues 2011-2012 • Imprint Annual Report 15 Monday, February 27, 2012 Student Life Centre, Room 1116 University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 P: 519.888.4048 F: 519.884.7800 theimprint.ca

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