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"The tie that binds since 1926" Wednesday, July 30,1997 WLU Student pubucations Cord VOLUME XXXVIII • ISSUE THREE Hillside Music Festival University president appointed

KATHERINE HARDING CordNews A new era will be swept in at Laurier on September 1, when Dr. Robert Rosehart becomes this University's fifth president and vice chancellor. The position became available community external to the universi- earlier this year when Dr. Lorna ty Marsden accepted an appointment While president of Lakehead, as president at York University. Rosehart directed major initiatives Marsden, who became YVLU's including the development of that president in 1992, will continue on university's academic and strategic as University president until this plans, and several capital expansion Thursday. In the interim, Laurier's projects. He also presided over two VP: Academic, Dr. Rowland Smith fundraising campaigns that gener- will serve as acting president. ated $32.4 million for Lakehead. Rosehart's appointment was Since his appointment, Rosehart announced June 25th by Jerry has visited Laurier s campus several Young, chair of the times to prepare University's Board of for his new leader- Governors. ship role. Young said in his "After every announcement that, visit, I leave with "Dr. Rosehart has three inches of an excellent blend of reading material... leadership skills and I'm being briefed academic creden- by a number of tials that will lend groups on cam- themselves well to pus," Rosehart the unique environ- commented. LYNCH ment at Laurier." Stew Wong, Young added Students' Union that Rosehart "has president, said, STERLING an excellent grasp of "Dr. Rosehart is the issues that con- Dr. Robert (Bob) Rosehart extremely PHOTO: front post-secondary approachable and education and possesses the ability congenial. He will certainly be an STERLING LYNCH a powerful set of simple, witty, and Colin James: Just one of the to lead the University superbly." asset to Laurier." Cord Entertainment intelligent songs as the Friday many performers at Hillside. Bringing 13 years of experience Rosehart is a graduate of the With the summer, the sun. and the night headlines An excellent song- as Lakehead University's president University of Waterloo, where he mosquitoes, come the music festi- writer and an great entertainer, The one element, unique to to his new position, Rosehart is, holds BSc, Msc, and PhD degrees in vals. Like summer itself, these fes- Dan Bern is a must see if he ever many summer festivals which I "excited about this new challenge." Chemical Engineering. He is mar- tivals are often a double-edged wanders through the K-W area. To most enjoy are the intimate work- Rosehart said in a telephone ried with three children. sword. They oiler some great tal- put it simply, he impressed me. He shop sets. Basically, a group ofper- interview from Thunder Bay that he ent, a chance for a good time but, was a greatstart to the festival. formers are thrown together on a is, "impressed by the people and with hours and hours of & week- Kinnie Starr gave an excellent, small stage and asked to jam and community at Laurier" end to fill, they often fall short. but short performance on the festi- involve the audience. When the "Laurier is an academically This past weekend I attended val main stage Sunday afternoon. workshops work, they are an strong and distinctive institution, Inside the Hißside Festival, which occurs The majority of the material she incredible experience which the and that my challenge will be to International . .4 annually on the last week of July performed at Hillside existed in the concert go-er can not get any- reinforce our identity and to build Opinion 5 The where else. festival, located in the Guelph space where hip-hop and electron- on our strengths," Rosehart said. 6 Lake Conservation Area, offers a ic music meet. The vibe was mel- Unfortunately, a number of During his tenure, Rosehart Studentlife weekend of music, camping, and low, her lyrical compositions com- Hillside's workshops were nothing would like to concentrate on student Feature .8 other odds and ends. y : plex, and her energy contagious. It more than performances in a recruitment and accessibility, devel- Sports 10 Dan Bern, cut from the was a great performance. Kinnie opment of research and science Entertainment... 12 singer/songwriter cloth, performed Starr is another must see. Continued • See Summer page 13 | programs, fundraising, and building Arts 15 up relationships with the broader cordnews News Bites Summer I.C.E. week Students integrate business skills VP:ActingFinance appointed by in case-study competition TONY TSAI rent. The case itself had several embarrassing suggestions to improve I.C.E." outgoing Cord News spelling and grammar mistakes (the infamous Despite complaints, the general consensus If you happened to venture into the Peters "refer to the sex reports" quote). from the students was that I.C.E. week was President Building during the third week of July, you "It really sucked that it was a seven year not really that bad. would have witnessed a sight that would drive old case," chimed one third year student who "I had a great time" claimed yet another On June 13th, out-going University terror into the hearts of even the bravest of wishes to remain anonymous. "This is I.C.E third year student who wished to remain President Lorna Marsden announced the people. Hundreds of business students roam- week, it's supposed to be our chance to work anonymous, "I had a good group, we weren't appointment of Dr. Robin Armstrong to the ing the halls and classrooms huddled tightly in on a real Case and contribute our solutions to too competitive, and everyone got along. It position of Acting Vice-President: Finance groups, laptops clutched in hand, eyes shifty, a real problem for a company that wants a wasn't a strictly academic process, rather it and Administration. Armstrong will be whispering words like "synergy," "proactive," solution." was more about learning how to work well assisted by Mr. Robert Byron, former Chief and "paradigm shift." "The case was seven years old, it's already with other people under pressure and under- Administrative Officer of the City of No, this was not the invasion of the pod been solved and the issues are irrelevant to us standing group dynamics." Waterloo. people, this was I.C.E. week. today." said another third year student who Every business student in their last term of .Armstrong holds a doctoral degree in For students involved in the Integrated refused to be identified. third year is required to participate in I.C.E. physics from the university of Toronto and Case Exercise (1.C.E.), it was a week of intense Other complaints included the lack of pro- week. Ten per cent of their marks for every has held many academic and administra- group work, lots of frustration, and a hefty fessionalism exhibited by some of the internal third year business core course is based on tive postings. lie was Dean of the Faculty amount of uncontrolled giddiness near, or board members because they were dressed their performance in I.C.E. of Arts and Science at the university of about, 3 a.m. the morning of the report's casually during the presentations. This is the nineteenth year I.C.E. week has Toronto from 1982 until 1990. He was deadline. "We get complaints every year," noted been run. Wilfrid Laurier is the only school in President of The University of New I.C.E. is a large scale case study involving Jane Osborne, who is responsible for the North America which offers such an experi- Brunswick from 1990-1996. Armstrong all the functional areas of business adminis- administration and preparation of I.C.E. "It's ence. will serve from July 1 until December 31, tration (Finance, Marketing, Operations, and very difficult to find a case that satisfies the 1997 on a part time basis. Organizational Behavior) and is based on a needs of over a hundred students; we're I.C.E. week winners: (L-R) Jason Byron will serve until December 31st, real life situation. Stress levels soar as groups bound to get some complaints," she adds; "yet Guiricich, Krista Neila, David Gardiner, 1997 on a full-time basis. He brings over of five to six randomly chosen students are despite all the complaints, we hardly ever get Amanda Tausendfreund, Walter McNally. 31 years of management experience to formed and given a case to solve in five days. Laurier and has expertise in municipal Apart from the written case report, stu- government, real estate development and dents are required to give a presentation on intergovernmental affairs. their solution to an internal board comprised of professors in the School of Business and Economics (SBE). After the initial presenta- Deer Ridge tions, five groups are selected to go on to finals where they present their solutions to an Golf Club external board comprised of industry repre- sentatives, or those connected with the case. A winner is then chosen and is awarded with establishes some sort of prize (this year it was sweat- shirts) and a full 10/10 mark for I.C.E. entrance award This year the winners of I.C.E week were The Deer Ridge Charitable Foundation has Amanda Tausendfreund, Walter McNally, presented laurier $30,000 for the estab- David Gardiner, Jason Guiricich, and Krista lishment of an endowed bursary that will Neila. fund three $1,000 entrance awards for But I.C.E. is not without its flaws, and this first year students. The funds will be year's I.C.E. week was no exception. To begin matched with an additional $30,000 from with the selected case was seven years old the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust whereas previous I.C.E. cases were more cur- Fund. To be eligible, candidates must have lived in the Waterloo region for at least 10 years and also have demonstrated acade- mic achievement and financial need. Job hunting at Laurier Participation in extra-curricular activities while at school and in the community is also considered. Many opportunities available on campus Applications are available in Region of Waterloo high schools. The first Deer LLONELLA GILBERT For students arriving later in the summer, form. Ridge Entrance Award will be presented in Cord News jobs are also posted in the last week ofAugust Co-op is yet another option students should the Fall of 1998. Part-time jobs are often a necessary evil dur- and the second week of September. consider. This allows students to work under ing university. Work makes money, money One positive step students can take in pro- supervision in a field related to their area of pays for university. moting themselves is contacting specific study. A weekend of But there are a number of ways students departments within the school. For more information regarding deadlines can obtain part-time jobs either on or off cam- "It would be to the students advantage, if and qualifications, students can stop by the Discovery pus. they were interested in working in any partic- Co-op offices at 232 King St. Ms. Janice Basso, Director of Co-operative ular department, to approach the department From July 25th to July 27th. students and Education and Career Services, said that stu- and express an interest," Basso said. parents attended lectures, workshops, and dents are hired as Research and Teaching By doing this the department becomes information sessions as patrt of Discover Assistants. These jobs are acquired by con- aware that somebody has a keen interest in Laurier. This weekend program for new tacting department Chairpersons or the working with them, she said. students enrolled at Wilfrid Laurier Dean s office. Another option is the Ontario Work Study University, introduces Ist year students "The majority of those jobs are hired Plan. This offers approximately 50 on campus and their parents to some of the challenges through Human Resources," said Basso. jobs annually. of university life, and helps make the tran- On campus, students are also hired by To be eligible for the program a person sition from high school to university a Physical Plant and Planning to help with snow must show they need financial assistance. smooth one. removal in winter and grounds work in the Eligibility can be established through the "Discover Laurier attempts to bring the summer. Student Awards office. entire university experience to new stu- To apply, students must submit an applica- On-campus venues such as A&W and Mr. " dents. Joel Lynn, the event co-ordinator tion, available from Career Services, to Sub in the Food Court, Center Spot, Wilfs and says."The program we have developed Human Resources. When department man- The Turret also hire a limited number of stu- addresses both the academic and student- agers contact Human Resources, these appli- dents. life aspects of attending university. It also cations are then pulled out. Off-campus, Career Services posts about helps to answer questions that students Janet Brydges, Human Resources 250 part-time jobs yearly Interested students and parents have about undergraduate Assistant, said that there are early job post- can check out the postings in the Career studies, and provides an opportunity for ings in the first or second week in August. Services, located at 232 King St. across from students to get to know the campus and These are for departments that know what the Athletic Complex. each other before studies begin in jobs they have available. These openings are Since these are off-campus positions, stu- September." usually posted at the Human Resources office, dents should apply for them based on the located at 202 Regina St. application procedures outlines on the posting

2•July 30,1997 _C,Q.RDNEWS Bag of Crime Shepherds ofGod, and other freaks

Mischief Under $5000 Mischief Under $5000 Possession of Drugs, Possession Intoxicated - Public Place Attempt Theft

Tue. March 25 - Wed. March z6 Mon. April 28 - Tue. April 29 Stolen Property, Breach of 1540 hrs., Sat. May 31 2310 hrs., Thurs. July 10 Custodial staff reported that per- A custodial staff member reported Recognizance A non-WLU affiliated male was Two non-university males were son(s) unknown had thrown that person(s) unknown had tam- 1930 hrs., Thurs. May 8 found passed out in an intoxicated apprehended when they attempted garbage around a classroom and pered with the brake lines of his A non-WLU male was apprehended state near the overpass of Little to steal a picnic table outside 202 placed all the chairs on their side vehicle. It is uncertain ifthe incident when he became a nuisance at the House Residence. He was trans- Regina. and bound them together with elec- took place on or off campus. The Hotel Laurier lobby. He was found ported to the KW Detox Centre and trical cords. matter is under investigation. to be in possession of a stolen wal- issued with a written trespass Theft under $5000 let, numerous prescription drugs notice. 1630 hrs., 11 July - 0730 14 July Mischief Under $5000 Suspicious Person which did not belong to him, and a Sometime between the above noted 0015 hrs., Thurs. April 3 1300 hrs., Tue. April 29 vial of morphine. He was also found Mischief Under $5000 dates and times a computer was Minimal damage was caused to the AC staff reported a woman outside to be in breach of a recognizance. Sat. June 7 - Sun. June 8 stolen from the 3rd floor of the casing of a computer in room the east entrance to the complex The individual was subsequently A WLU student reported that one of library. The matter is under investi- N1055 of the Science Building after who was speaking rather loudly to charged with the above offences the tires on his vehicle was slashed gation. a student struck the machine out of herself. An officer attended and dis- and is currently being held for a while the car was parked in lot 13. frustration. Apparently the comput- covered that the woman had a psy- Show Cause Hearing. No suspects. Suspicious Circumstance er kept crashing on him causing chiatric condition. Since she was 0320 hrs., Thurs. July 17 him to lose his work. not a danger to herself or others Arrest Warrant Executed Police Assist Officers responded to a report of a she was escorted off campus with- 0330 hrs., Sun. May 11 0030 hrs., Sat. June 21 strange noise outside Euier Mischief Under $5000 out incident. After receiving a report that a BBQ Officer Ermel assisted Waterloo Residence. Investigation revealed

1900Fri. April 4 - 0300 Sat. April 5 had been stolen from an Albert St. Regional Police officers with the tht the screen of a hallway window Person(s) unknown poured sugar Suspicious Person residence, a non-WLU male was apprehension of an individual in lot had been cut. There was no evi- into the gas tanks oftwo staff mem- 1330 hrs., Thurs. May 1 arrested on Bricker Ave. in the #13. The suspect was wanted re a dence of the closed window being bers vehicles in lot 15.The matter is A non-university affiliated female vicinity of the Security Office. recent assault that had just taken forced. under investigation. reported that she had been Investigation revealed that the indi- place at an off-campus address. approached by two males in the vidual was wanted by Waterloo Theft Under $5000 Mischief Under $5000 Concourse to discuss religious mat- Regional Police on a committal Safety Hazard Thurs. July 17 Tue. April 15 ters stating that they were warrant. He was subsequently 1330 hrs., Fri. June 27 A resident of Euler residence Person(s) unknown damaged a "Shepherds of God" and that she turned over to local police. The duty officer received a report reported that when he returned to parking meter in lot 10 in an was a "chosen one". The two males that a box containing bottles of his room after class he noticed a attempt to break into the meter. went on to tell her some facts about Trespass chemicals had been found in the binder missing. No suspects. herself. The complainant had no 1830 hrs., Sat. May 24 third floor hallway of the Science Assault idea how they knew this informa- Two juveniles were evicted from the Building. It is unknown why the Non Reportable MVA 0200 hrs., Thurs. April 17 tion. The campus was searched for University Stadium after they chemicals had been placed there or 1320 hrs., Sat. July 19 Officers responded to a reported these individuals with negative climbed the fence and were run- who was responsible for them. As The duty officer investigated a assault at the Nichols Center. It was results. They are described as being ning around inside. Verbal trespass the chemicals appeared to be of a minor motor vehicle accident learned that a student had bitten dressed neatly and carrying bibles. warnings were issued. hazardous nature they wer involving a vehicle and a parking lot another student after warning him removed to a safe storage area and sign. There were no injuries. not to poke him with his finger. Will Suspicious Person Theft Under $5000 pat Ferraro of Health & Safety noti-

be dealtwith by the DAC. 1405 hrs., Mon. May 5 Thurs. May 22 - Thurs. May 29 fied. Investigation continues. Medical Assistance Security responded to a report that A resident of Euler Residence 2050 hrs., Tues. July 22 University Regulation Violation a male person was climbing the reported that during the time speci- False Fire Alarm Officers responded to a request for 0040 hrs., Fri. April 25 balcony at the student residence at fied person(s) unknown stole a 2109 hrs., Thurs. July 3 medical assistance in the Woods A don in Bricker Residence report- 209 Regina. Investigation revealed lighter and a package of spaghetti The fire alarm in Euler Residence Building. An ambulance was called ed that someone was setting off fire that the individual was the occu- from his room. was activated by smoke from a due to someone having a gall blad- crackers on one of the upper floors pant of the apartment and had sparkler on a birthday cake. der attack. of the residence. A check 1 of the locked himself out. No further upper floors was conducted with action was required. negative results. i Search for Associate Dean Professional Research PATRICIA LANCIA McMurray. Students position will be posted Deadlines Literary Services CordNews Erin McMahon will take charge internally first, "hopefully next The position of Student Life of the residence life component week," and McMurray is hoping for approaching? is being replaced the title Programming a strong internal response. Coordinator fol- under of Call " for lowing the departure of Fran Coordinator, a new position created In the interim, Joel Lynn will 960-9042 Wdowczyk July 11. before McMurray's arrival. serve as acting Student/Services quality service. While the title and job descrip- To relieve the new Associate Associate, until a permanent candi- tion are not yet official, the Dean of some residence life respon- date is found for this position. wmmmmmmMMiim Associate Dean of Students will sibilities, McMahon will build a serve four main functions: support- database ofprograms for residence. ive, educational, regulatory and In addition, McMurray would responsive. like to see head residents have mmmm |H|H||||ll|l| "It's really critical that we get expanded responsibilities to make back to basics," said bavid decisions on such things as work WLW McMurray, Assistant Vice President: orders and residences rules and mfwmmmi Student Services/Dean of Students. regulations. "We need to preserve, expand, The major difference between I]W?M and develop new programs and ser- the Dean and Associate Dean of F/AUUfWMfWM vices for students to expand their Students positions will be in their education." administrative capacities. Pom\o\T6 AVAILABLE original the 10 ■H The intent of McMurray is responsible for report to him, Student Life Coordinator position departments that will was to provide support to the cam- ranging from athletics to counseling Applications be accepted:

- pus community at large, but 80% of services to co-op education. July 29 August 6,1997 and August 28 - September 5,1997 their time the services focus was being focused on res- However, student in Human Resources for summer idence life. is his number one priority. A lot of feedback was provided "No matter what's on your cal- student positions available on campus. by students, staff, deans, and faculty endar, everyday is filled with stu- regarding what the coordinator dents who come in and need help," position should cover. McMurray said. There simply wasn't enough "I'm going to make sure the time to focus on other stuff besides problems get solved." the residence component 1, said The new Associate Dean of iiiiiMiiiffl in■i July 30,1997 • 3 CORD INTERNATIONAL Don't put off that dream trip any longer Job options for the student globe-trotter

HEATH APPLEBAUM One of the best new sources of should be available at the Laurier forever, that no postcard could ever travel abroad, see the world, experi- Cord International information is in a new book entitled International office located on replace. ence new cultures, and meet inter- Have you been dreaming about Work Your Way Around the World, Regina Street. So, if you want to take off for the esting people. An opportunity to traveling to Europe, Asia.jSouth by Susan Griffith, published by Feel free to ask the LI staff to summer or semester, travel to exotic learn a lot about a world far beyond \merica, or Australia but find your- Capricorn Business. This compre- point you in the right direction so locales around the world and even Canada's borders, and even more self caught in the perpetual hensive 529-page handbook (only you can begin your travel research make decent cash (keeps the about yourself. University student cycle? $29.95) is jam packed with step by to see what catches your eye. parental units happy too), there are As the famous Chinese proverb The cycle includes eight months step details on how students can Laurier International is a fabulous options galore. teaches us, "one who returns from a of stress inducing academic life, only find incredible jobs overseas. campus resource that is too often Overseas work opportunities journey is not the same as the one to be followed by a search for that This book is filled with personal overlooked. give the starving student freedom to who left." elusive summer job to recover insights into the pros and cons of Keep in mind that it is some- enough cash to cover tuition in working abroad and quotes from times necessary to obtain legal September. students who share valuable, first- working permits before you leave Sound familiar? Well you're not hand advice on their adventures to home, through programs set up by alone. By most accounts this -seems the farthest reaches of the globe student travel services. Right here to have become the plight of our on campus Laurier students can times, while tuition costs continue to visit TravelCuts to find out about its grow at an alarming rate. There is a annual Student Work Abroad As most recent Laurier gradu- Program (SWAP), that operates in ates will confess, an empty bank solution, a Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, account and a hefty OSAP debt are England, France, Germany, Finland, an accepted reality, effectively shelv- beckoning Poland, South Africa, and Jamaica. ing any chance students might have Talk to as many people as possi- to really travel before leaving the ble and then choose your own path, shelter of university and entering light at the because travel is definitely not about !iie world ofwork. getting from point A to point B; at Well liiurier; the time has come end of the best that's tourism. 1.0 bring an end to this craziness. Real travel is about soaking up There is a solution, a beckoning tunnel. the local flavor, getting a sense of light at the end of the tunnel. That's other people s lives and their history. right, you heard me, throw away The best travel is not about rushing your plastic retail name tags, drop that won't necessarily empty your to squeeze in as many museums, your paint brushes and weedwack- pocketbook. monuments and landscapes as you ers, because you could be packing It includes information on budget can, although they will certainly your bags for destination anywhere! airfare, student accommodations, provide a wonderful photo collec- More than ever before, work and local foods, language issues, curren- tion. volunteer opportunities overseas are cy, and all the essentials to make The best travel is about people, available for those searching for working abroad an unforgettable and if you travel well, hanging out new and exciting destinations. experience. with the local people is what you Whether it's teaching English in Another good tool for finding willremember most about your trip. Korea, living on a Kibbutz in Israel, work, both paid and volunteer is People that are strange, unique, for- picking grapes in Erance or brand- The Council on International eign, friendly, loving, kind, rude, and ing on a cruise ship in the South Educational Exchange's Work, often outrageous by (Canadian stan- Pacific, you justneed to know where Study and Travel Abroad: The dards. These will be the memories !o look. Whole World Handbook, which and experiences that stay with you The hand-over of Hong Kong A time ofuncertain change GARY E. PAYNE with each other. The defining difference of course Cord International being that China and Hong Kong represent one With the pearl ofthe Pacific Rim having fallen into the nation with two systems ofgovernment. hands of Communist China, the new chief executive Those Canadian's who are able to get a foothold in of Hong Kong. Tung Chee-hwa, is faced with the Hong Kong with the hope of breaking into the mas- unenviable challenge ofsustaining the lifeblood which sive Chinese market will certainly find opportunity,

is Hong Kong - Big business. but not without guanxi, or "good connections" whose Hong Kong is the eighth largest trading economy paims need greasing. in the world and busiest container port. Big business Because making money in Hong Kong now means has made this port the busiest because it is a centre in making money through Beijing, connections will which products are re-exported throughout countries mean everything. Public watchdog groups who con- in public and pri- K No, there aren't two I^B in the Pacific Rim. Hong Kong is recognized globally tinuously monitor corruption the IV'J< JBBp Big Bens you idiot! fllll as the hub ofthe east. Over $267 billion dollars in re- vate sectors have already begun the onslaught of Chinese officials whom jjfijw* exported goods sailing through these waters last year Western criticism towards | I | *ȣ* alone, with Chinareceiving over 1/3 ofthese goods. have employed self censorship among the rruyor Manufacturing of goods represents less than 20% Hong Kong press. AD eyes are on this busy port city of Hong Kong's $1 billion GDP, the economy matur- and its new communist rulers in Beijing. ing with Finance, processing and service industries The question continues to be raised: will Beijing representing 80% of all economic activity within the redefine Hong Kong, or will Hong Kong redefine I country. Beijing? With the Chinese takeover now a reality, the inten- With so much business and money at stake, the sified economic activity directed towards Beijing will pundits continue to tell us that Hong Kong's business serve to tie the two economies together in much the and money will be the one to redefine not to be same way Canada and the U.S. have experienced defined.

• 4 July 30,1997 CORD OPINION

Cord Editorial the Carding new mothers Cord at the womb "The tie that binds since 1926" The ethics of post-sixty mothering

A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication Can you imagine? A 63 year-old woman Randall, 77, is a timely example — father If the abortion debate has accom- giving birth to healthy baby girl? 75 University Avenue West, a How children with little backlash. The problem plished anything, it has brought to the Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 absurd! is that this woman is married to a man forefront a focus on the rights of the (519) 884-1970 ext. 3564 But it happened last year. A world close to her age, so the daughter will have unborn child. So how can we condone the Fax: (519) 8847723 record to be sure. Congrats! no accident or disease to blame when both willful creation of a human being by par- Advertising: (519) 884-1970 ext. 3566 Congrats, that is, for bringing into the of her parents die naturally. ents who will die in a quarter century (and www.wlu.ca/~wwwcord/ world a daughter whose parents will, The generally accepted rule is that a this is generous ofcourse) not of socio-eco- according to recent life-expectancy num- nomic strains, but of old age? bers, die of natural causes before she It's immoral, And let's not forget the precedent that I love breasts, reaches the end ofher twenties. has been set here: what about an entire don't get me wrong! The story goes that a lady, approaching unfair, and generation of grandmothers giving birth to Stephen Williams her senior years, is a victim ofher mother- children who will be without a parental ly instincts, not to mention a life of infertili- 11Ctl It*!Jry care-giver within ten or twenty years of ty. Being of sound mind and determined their lives? The problem is a great one if Editorial Board will, she sets out to lie to her doctor about unmotherly... we consider that almost a quarter of Editor-in-Chief Katherine M. Harding her age so that he will artificially insemi- Canadians will be over 65 years of age by Managing Editor Robin C. Whittaker nate a donor's embryo into her otherwise woman should not be fertilized after the 2041. If elderly pregnancy etiquette is to News Editor Sterling Lynch infertile body, thus becoming a mother for age of 55 — and for good reason. When be established, it ought to be done now, Associate News Editor Patricia Lancia the first time. When she begins prenatal the child is finally old enough to hold a before demographics get out ofhand. Entertainment Editor Erin Keating care, she admits to her age. part-time job while still in school, who will So if syndicated columnists are giving Assistant Entertainment Editor Tim Durkin And who suffers? The child. she be taking care of? the thumbs up today, perhaps they should Sports Editor Mike McKenna It's not that the deed is "unnatural," a Her parents. consider the implications for tomorrow. Asistant Sports Editor Tom Fuke suggestion that the continent's prominent To some extent, it's a case of science The world should frown, not nod, and Features Editor Jennifer Clarke editorialists vehemently attack. Rather, it's getting ahead of itself. On the one hand, hope the deed is not infectious. Student Life Editor Loma Hiscock immoral, unfair, and frankly unmotherly science is the means by which a 63 year- by Whittaker, International Editor Heath Applebaum to give Editorial Robin birth past sixty, if only because the old lady is impregnated (however duped Managing Editor Arts Page Editor Benedict Harris laws of nature force you to define your her doctors were at the time). On the other The opinions expressed in this editorial are On-Line Editor Andrew White child as "orphaned" by early adulthood. hand, science can never help either parent those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Cord Staff, the editorial Production Manager Vacant And it's not that an older woman ought to live long enough to provide for the child board, or Wilfrid Laurier University Student not to give birth while older men — Tony for any sufficient amount oftime. Publications.

Production Assistants Aaron Hunter Olga Jordache Jen Roberts Classified Coordinator Kim Henderson Copy Editors IremAli Letter To TheEditor Megan Atkinson Congratulations to Mark Sampson's team comes to a close we look forward to one Sfycleiit We were here for who won the tournament. The "Drunken final event, the first ever golf tournament Losers" showed great team spirit through- and Kamp. I am certain that this end-of- a good time, not out the day. Following the volleyball tourna- the-year bash will be as fun and memo- Photo Manager Stephen Williams ment there was a "Blast From The Past rable as the others. Photo Technicians Joanne Spadafbra a long time Party" held at Wilfs. Everyone showed spir- On July 22-24, Grad Elections were held Systems Administrator Shayne Udkea it by wearing attire from their favourite for valedictorian, student of the year, and Advertising Manage: Lars Pastrik Dear Editor, decade, we even had some people repre- male and female alumni awards. I would Ad Sales Representatives Vacant It doesn't seem all that long ago that our senting the future. The next event was the like to congratulate the following winners:

Ad Production Manager Gregory English parents were trying to unpack us and help Moosehead party. Thanks to Moosehead we valedictorian - Ted Gtrome, student of the

Ad Production Assistants Richard Basas us move into our residence rooms, while all were the first grad committee ever to offer year - Aaron Betik, male alumni - Rahul

Allison Cook we wanted to do was get rid of them so the premium beer and prizes. And by the way Rah, female alumni - Janet Halliday. Athletic Ads Manager Vacant party could begin. And now here we are in Strahan, I think the fleece vest looks better The fun we had this summer would not our final weeks of our university careers on me! have been possible without the generous AcfiTilrilstrailciri (for those of you coming back for your CA Michelle Reid organized a fantastic trip donations of the following corporations: President Kevin MacDonald add-ons work with me here!). to the Ottawa River for a weekend of White Lexmark, Adjusters Canada, Coopers & VP: Finance Mark Duke Well as the song goes "we are here for a Water Rafting. The weather left a little to be Lybrand, Black & Decker Canada, Travel Board of Directors Christine Gergich good time not a long time," and what a desired, but we all still had a great time. On Cuts, Moosehead, Molson, and Pizza Pizza. Tom Hrubes good time it has been. This summer has July 25th, we celebrated the end of our Well "It's The End Of The World As We Ryan Locke flown by, and when its all over what we are baseball season with a party at Casey's We Know It". As we depart and go our separate Michelle MacDonald left with is a lot of great memories that will enjoyed the sweet sounds Mark Baetz's ways, we will each take with us our own Steve Metzger stay with us forever. band "The Fat Old White Guys." special memories. To end I'll leave you with David Trueman Thanks to all ofyou who came out to the We also got the pleasure of seeing the these final words: When facing a difficult Grad events and helped make them so musical talent of some our fellow fourth task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If The Cord will not prim anything that is racist, sexist, or homophobic in nature, as memorable. I also want to thank the third years (Todd Simpson, Matt Towns, Haijit you going after Moby Dick, take along the deemed by the staff as a voting body. The Cord will not print anything in violation of its years, you guys are a great bunch, we Shoan, and Rob Budhwa; 1 never knew you tartar sauce. Code of Ethics, outlined in Die Cord Constitution. Cord subscription rates are $20.00 per tern for addresses within Canada. Tbe Cord.is printed by CanWeb Printing. All com- couldn't have asked for a better group to boys had so much talent!). As the summer Janet Halliday mentary is strictly the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect that of the in our footsteps. Cord staff, the editorial board, or WLU Publications. follow The summer got off to a great start with Contributors the Summer Kick-off at Wilfs. From there "Production God" Paul McLean, Marion Hensel, Tony things just got better. The tether crawl was Tsai, boobies & noodles, Kara Vincent, Ann "we miss a big success, despite a few warnings from you Policy here at the Cord" Huskinson, Stephanie Loader, the Waterloo police. Congratulations to our Megan Payne, Letters Atkinson, Cindi Ryde, Gary Amazon winners of the crawl, Aaron Betik and

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6 •July 30,1997 CORDSTUDENTLI FE Words OfWisdom Tight, short, and skimpy The perils of shaking a skin-tight booty

MEGAN ATKINSON When I mentioned to one of hear groups of women talking Cord Student Life the males on the Cord Staff that I and rudely insulting other women Bars are well known for drinking, was considering writing a piece behind their backs for these kinds dancing, and meeting individuals about the attire of women at bars, of outfits. of the opposite sex. However, they his immediate response was Essentially, women have no tol- have also become known as the "Rrrrr. " erance for other women who are best places to view women wear- It is no secret that guys enjoy flaunting their bodies, even if they ing tight, provocative, short, and looking at women strut around in are doing the same thing. highly revealing garments. skimpy, little outfits. And many of Is getting a guys attention real- Whenever I am at one of these ly worth all this pettiness and jeal- fine establishments, I always ques- ousy? tion why it is that so many women Women have Everybody enjoys attention insist on wearing these kinds of «rt. «§* 1#%• SfW-% §•-% .#%#V and wants to get noticed but is this clothes. really the best way to go about it? §.« i-% 55-SS Is it really because they want ten otnev Now, I'm not saying that guys to notice them that badly? women should all wear turtle- Do they really believe that if they women who necks and jeans to bars. don't wear those tight clothes, For many women, wearing guys won't take a second look at iiiti flaiiritlii!^ revealing clothing makes them them? Or, is it because they truly ffipirSi s at $ sss feel good about themselves, and feel better about themselves when hrMliP^ they enjoy the attention they wearing these body hugging num- receive. But, you choose to wear piipri f|:i«| if bers? 111if Is,I these clothes, do not complain It's hard to believe that these when a guy's attention becomes outfits are comfortable. I mean, fixated on your body and seems to really, how many times have you go no further. been sitting at home in your warm And, for those people who are and fuzzy sweat pants and not interested in wearing these thought you really would like to go them look at women as only beau- types of clothes for whatever rea- out, but you don't have the moti- tiful objects. son, you should be able to feel just vation to change into your "bar Women always complain that as attractive and comfortable clothes" and transform yourself men never appreciate them for when out for a good night of ARCHIVES into a lycra and spandex goddess. more than their bodies, but ifthey socializing. Going out is hard work. continue to try and appeal to men Truthfully, this really is not a by dressing provocatively, this Dressed for success: A 1984 KEYSTONE problem that is perpetuated solely behavior will only be perpetuated. Laurier student dancing the night by females. It is not unusual at bars to away at the Turret. PHOTO:

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July 30,1997 • 7 CORDFEATURE Under the Big Top Examining the topless issue in Ontario

CHRISTINE GERGICH adamantly refused to cover herself ty walking about the streets of the their chests in public; a male chest who in February of this year was Cord Features when asked by police; she indicated city in the normal course of their can be just as sensitive as a female charged with trespassing in a The topless controversy sprouted it was a hot day and would be cooler business do not have to be subjected chest. Cambridge pool where she refused from this very region. In 1991, 20 and more comfortable removing her to the sight of female persons expos- The Canadian Charter of Rights to put her shirt on. year-old University of Guelph stu- shirt. Jacobs felt equality before the ing their breasts." and Freedoms Section 15 states: In the wake ofthis topless swim, dent, Gwen Jacobs, made national law permitted her to go topless since Is a woman breast-feeding in "Every individual is equal before the Cambridge Council passed a by- headlines when she removed her men were allowed to do so. public considered indecent too? This and under the law and has the right law prohibiting women from going shirt and bra and proceeded to walk The Gwen Jacobs' court case leads into the sexual objectification to equal protection and equal bene- topless in city-owned, indoor facili- through a number ofmain commer- raised issues of community stan- of the female breasts, largely why fit of the law without discrimination ties. In discussions with Henson, she cial and residential streets in dards of morality, sexuality, and Jacobs initially lost her court case. and, in particular, without discrimi- stressed if men had to put their Guelph. equality. Would Canadian society tol- The female chest area is thought nation based on race, national or shirts on she would too. Jacobs was subsequently erate a women bearing her breasts of as a sexual organ, when the only ethnic origin, colour, sex, age, and Charged again for trespassing, charged under Section 173 (l)(a) of in a public place? difference between the male and mental or physical disability." Henson, with Jeanette Toussounian, the Criminal Code for committing an In Jacobs' case it was stated: female chest is a women's lactation This section was used in Gwen 21, went for a "top-free" swim in a indecent act. Gwen Jacobs "Surely the people ofthis communi- function. Many men have exposed Jacobs' case, and the court seemed public pool. Henson's first case in to avoid addressing the Criminal May was withdrawn on the request Code Section 173 (l)(a) as unconsti- of the Crown Prosecutor because tutional but rather the simpler solu- the correct address of the pool was tion ofbroadening the prohibition to not included in the charge certifi- include male breasts as well as cate. female. How many men would keep Henson plans to possibly take their shirt on swimming in a pool or legal action against Cambridge. As at a beach? well, she wants to fight the charge in In the final ruling of Jacobs' court again. It can be foreseen that appeal, it was declared that for an until Parliament makes a law, there act to be indecent, the act must be a may be many more cases such as sexual act in the sense that the act is those occurring in Ontario. done for sexual gratification of the People should remember the accused or others. This was not the deeper issues of the future of case with Gwen Jacobs who made women's equality issues, when an equality, not a sexual, statement they've seen signs at Edgefest that with her toplessness. read "Show me your tits." Or, by the Gwen Jacobs' fight for equality fact that you can purchase the has spawned protest from both Official Topless T-shirt, which dons sides. At a large protest at Waterloo the outline of some bare breasts. Park in the summer of 1992, a num- At one time women were not ber of women were charged with allowed to vote, they didn't wear indecency. pants, and smoking or drinking in The most recent topless protest public was not acceptable. Allowing involves Fatima Pereira Henson, women the choice of going topless is a fundamental equality issue, involv- ing the oppression of the female A protester's message during a KMUIU march in Waterloo Park in 1992 body and the many patriarchal insti- TILL tutions still existing today Can't bare the thought VocalCord Katherine Harding and Stephen Williams ANN HUSKINSON bottomless, claiming since we were born AND LIAM CELIDH unclad, it's the natural thing to do and is our Is the topless debate a Cord Features fundamental human right to do so. Pshaw. "No officer, I did not see the neon green Wearing clothes is simply a matter of Monte Carlo careening towards me at 150 being decent and having respect for your bare-breasted or kilometers; all I saw were a pair of 36 C s in body. Some women claim that going topless my rear-view mirror." is their outlet to express themselves and Many individuals mistakenly see the new their individuality as a woman. bare-nipple issue? law permitting women in Ontario to go top- The scope of personal expression avail- less as a representation of equality; a major able with different kinds of clothing far sign that the difference between the sexes is exceeds that of your birthday suit. narrowing. Women taking their shirts off on Even if you have a perfectly well-toned It's a gravity thing. I don't want to see grandma going down the the streets is not a gain in equality. body, do you feel more empowered when street with her shirt offi In the past, women would cry discrimina- you share it with everyone who walks by? Chris Rutsey and his superfluous nipple tion that only men could legally go topless There are far greater ways to achieve 4th yr. poii. sci. while women could not - we both have equality. Wouldn't the time, money, and breasts after all. The difference? Womens' energy spent on the Gwen Jacobs case, and breasts are sexual organs while mens' are others, been better spent on womens shel- not. ters, female self-defense courses, or fighting I don'tknow, I've never seen one. I've only been married 24 Sure, women get hot and restless on for universal day-care? years. warm sunny days, but are sunburned There are many other issues facing Dennis Willfang breasts the answer to equality? women today in Canada that are a greater Security Services If women really need to go topless, take impediment to gender equality than legally your bits mid pieces to a nudtet camp or run going topless at Waterloo Park. naked and free in the privacy of your own No shoes, no shirts, no service. After all, It's a breast issue. Breasts shouldn't be a sexual issue. home. aren't some things better left to the imagina- Deb Versteeg The next thing will be for both sexes to go tion, or at least to the back seat of your car? 4th yr. Sociology

I really don't care. I think it is a pointless issue. Kathrine Starcevic Mudifya state 4th yr. Business Coop 8 July 30,1997 CORDFEATUttjE Hats off to brave topless women

KARA VINCENT These courageous topless restaurant unless there is a sign. right direction. article to all those brave, topless Cord Features women have been forced to put up With animals facing extinction Beyond the implications that this women out there on the front-line, Well life in our fair province just got with stares, catcalls, and taunts. Not and people facing starvation, it is issue has for a woman's place in our and their patron saint Gwen. a little more interesting. A revolution because the attention is fun, but right to question if this isn't a trivial society, this is a fundamental issue of Keep up the good work out is afoot; women, who would be because it is necessary. Gays and issue. But when flipping channels, I equality. You simply can't grant a there, and the more inhibited burning their bras in the sixties, lesbians have empowered them- see scantily-clad women vying for right to one segment of a society and among us will continue to back you have now taken to sun burning their selves by reclaiming derogatory the right to declare; "My chest is the not another. up in casual conversation, bar breasts as they subject them to the words like "queer" and "dyke." best!" on the Jenny Jones show, I Believe me, I have seen man- fights, and newspaper articles. scorching summer sun for the first Similarily, women need to know that it isn't trivial at all. boobs far bigger and - dare I say - I offer you all my sincere thanks, time since early childhood. reclaim their boobs, by de-mystify- I can see the effect turning a more enticing than my own, jiggling you have my respect and admira- To my father's immense relief, I ing them and de-sexualizing them. woman's mammary gland into a sex down the street, unencumbered by tion. will not be one of the women baring Only then will a woman's power object has had on us. It needs to a T-shirt. There ought to be a law. Keep on fighting the good fight, all in Ontario this over her own stop, and this is a huge step in the In closing, I want to dedicate this and don'tforget that sun block. summer. But, ifnot body be recog- my top, I certainly nized by those do take my hat off nice folks who to the brave sisters be easy have so judicious- who will. ly appointed Boobies and While I whole- let it all themselves the heartedly support to moral defenders the topless in their of little old me, endeavor, it would hang and my little old be a cold day in out,,, breasts. This, of breasts you-know-where course will take before I show up time, give or take half-naked in public. a few decades. A matter of equality and maturity However, my cowardice makes In my lifetime I hope to see the me admire women choosing to go day when a topless woman does not JENNIFER CLARKE rather our society be mature and female and male toplessness? Are | topless even more. It can't be easy to have to be seen as a freedom fighter, Cord Features civilized enough to deal with the we less mature and less civilized 112 let it all hang out in front of a bunch battling to liberate women's breasts Remember in public school when sight offemale breasts in public? than the Europeans? 112 of gawky, gasping strangers. Heck, and right-wingers' minds. everyone would giggle and cover In France, women bathing top- If newspapers feel compelled to | add a hallway of lockers and all the Nope, by the time I'm old and their mouths nervously ifsome one less is not an unusual sight and no gawk and photograph every | kids from my grade nine home- gray, a topless woman will be just inadvertently said "do-it" or women who is exercising her legal | room, and you've got the nightmare another tacky person who doesn't "thing?" In those days, we had to right to go topless in Ontario and § I had last night. feel the need to wear a shirt in a use the terms "pee-pee," "noodle," put her on the cover, how is that I "boobies," "hoo-hoo," and "pri- any different from children gawk- 1 vates." ing at their first sight of a breast in §

But as we matured, our vocab- the shower scene of National | ulary gradually became more Lampoon's "Vacation?" 112 sophisticated and removed from newspapers are imma- * These | the "BeavLs and Butthead" pysche. 0 turely implying that a topless | Saying the words penis, breasts, , woman is worthy of sensational 112 sex, vagina, or genitals was no l" coverage and insist on document- § longer a reason to be socially out- ing all the details surrounding this | casted fromrecess. "sighting." They're breasts, not I The issue of women going top- UFOs. | less in Ontario can be paralleled to one gawks at the sight. Many trav- People who gawk and point | those primary school days. This elers have even said that the sight their finger at a topless women at § isn't only a matter of equality, it is a of topless women on these beaches a beach in Ontario are the same | matter of maturity. Regardless of stops being noteworthy after a few immature people who see a Lever | what your political stance is on the minutes. 2000 commercial and think there 1 topless issue, or whether you What is it about the French cul- is still a chance there will be a shot | would "do it" or not, wouldn't you ture that equates the rights of ofa "boobie." 1

And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and they were not ashamed.

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Ben Harris's Sunshine Girl rj&QRBcC Aphrodite enjoys Greek Cuisine, horseback wflUw riding, and frisbee. Her ambitions include seeing the world, and other vague, brainless stupid crap. HARRIS Making sense BEN of issues. MANIPULATION: the GRAPHIC July 30,1997 9 CORD SPORTS Repairs finally underway The Athletic Complex is getting a face-lift

TOM FUKE Cord Sports Imagine yourself as a prospective Laurier student. You arrive at the Athletic Complex, ready to start your day. You walk into the foyer, fill out the paperwork, and you realize that you have to go to the wash- room. You enter the upstairs wash- rooms (boy, are they small) only to find your not the only one with ihisidea, so you ask if there is anoth- er place you can go. "Sure!" the Laurier ambassador replies, "Just go down the stairs and turn into the change rooms." Down you go, all the while taking in your surroundings. 'This corridor isn't so pretty," you say to yourself as you make the turn into the change room. You open the door, and — SPADAFORA "Oh dear!" you exclaim. "I don't think I want to go to school here." Perhaps the tours should begin JOANNE in a more attractive place, like Bricker residence. Maybe the PHOTO: change rooms and the washrooms beginning. weight room include the storage and wears out." Smith added. The weight room, along with in the AC should be off-limits to According to Smith, who area under the foyer, which current- Though Smith won't have the Athletic Complex are under- prospective students and their par- assumed his position after Rich ly houses examination tables and enough money at his disposal to go going much needed renovations ents. Or, says Interim Athletic Newbrough's retirement in June, chairs. The storage room's selling through with his idea, he feels good this summer and fall. Director Don Smith, "maybe it's time not only will the change rooms get a point is its size, but the question that he at least made an attempt to to invest in some much needed paint job, but so will the hallways remains about what to do with what come up with an alternative. sudden onset has left the Athletic repairs." and pool area. The lockers in the is stored in there already. And then there's the gym floor Department concerned. The money, I have been a student at WLU for change rooms will be removed and The locker situation is an inter- problem. "What gym floor prob- of course, is not so readily available. two years, and I've been using the replaced and, in response to student esting one, and all the work might lem?" I asked Smith when he With all these problems that AC as a Waterloo club swimmer for requests, the weight room "situa- have been finished by now were it brought it up. The short version of need to be addressed, its no wonder almost 13. Not often, if ever, have 1 tion" will be addressed. "We've been not for Smith's cautious hesitance. "1 the story is as follows: all its life, the Don Smith emphasizes the interim seen serious repair work done to wanting to do something about the did a nation-wide search for some floor has been shifting ever so slight- at the beginning of his title! The ads any part of the building except the weight room for a few years now," sort of alternative material, even ly, due to the fact that it sits on a for the new Athletic Director are pool. On July 23 this changed, as the Smith said. "We've just spent over going so far as calling up a company swampy area. A few weeks ago, being circulated, and Smith hopes change rooms (the men's, at least) ten thousand dollars on new equip- in Mississauga to see if they could water began seeping through the someone will step to the foreground began their facelift with a brand ment, but we want to have a better invent some sort of synthetic plas- tiles in the floor during a thunder- soon. However, on the basis of the new paint job. Things look better place to put it all." tic." said Smith. storm. This has never happened work that he has already accom- already, and the work is just Possible locations for the new " The problem is that metal rusts before, and the consequences have plished, Laurier students and faculty caused a big problem: the floor has can rest assured that many of their shifted enough so that badminton concerns will be addressed. And and volleyball poles can no longer fit who knows, maybe more prospec- into their slots. Obviously this prob- tive students will want to come here Give it up, Ben lem needs to be addressed, but its because of that. Johnson's fight to have his ban lifted Building a dream GREG CHOWNYK tested positive a second time a Jew- an example of him. They really MARK DUKE cap money to sign one of many big Cord Sports years later. You would think a guy had no other choice and now they Cord Sports time free agents that will be avail- There are times in life when one would learn. He got his second have got to stick to their guns. Even though the NBA season is not able come, the summer of'9B. justhas to call it quits and throw in chance and messed up. A third However, Johnson and his in full swing yet, the Toronto Players such as Minnesota's the towel. Unfortunately. Ben chance seems absurd. lawyers will continue to fight until Raptors, and most notably general Kevin Garnett, Golden State's Joe Johnsonjust doesnt realize this. Allowing the sprinter to com- the ban is lifted, claiming that the manager Isiah Thomas, have been Smith, and Portland's Rasheed

Johnson suffered another set- pete on the international stage suspension Is a "r<*traint of trade," busy building a contender. Wallace - all from Stoudamire's back last week when an Ontario once again would give the lAAF an meaning that not allowing him to Thomas seems to be handpick- draft class, will become free agents court denied his request to have image they do not want. Oh sure, run track is keeping him from ing the talent he deems necessary to after next season. his lifetime ban from track and you can get caught for using making a living. That one is a little bring the NBA title north of the bor- With the potential addition of field lifted. Justice Moira Caswell steroids not once but twice, but hard to swallow. der. By re-signing veterans Doug one of those big name players to an ruled that the penalty bestowed on Did Johnson not spend the last Christie and Carlos Rogers to new already solid lineup that will be bol- the sprinter lor two positive drug month serving as the personal deals, Thomas has been able to stered by the addition of 6 foot 10 tests will be upheld. trainer for soccer star Diego keep two key components of the inch first round draft pick Tracy It is time for Johnson to realize Maradona? Well, now that sounds Raptors lineup in tact. Couple that McGrady, Thomas seems to have that no matter how hard he tries, it like someone is earning a living, with the re-signing of Walt Williams, done a very nice job of putting is highly unlikely that he will ever does it not? who Thomas was able to convince together a winner. return to competitive track and Granted, Johnson may never to play for the league minimum last The plan seems to hinge on

Although ~ s field. some may believe I 1 make the millions of dollars he season, and the Raptors seem to be Stoudamire. lie says he wants a he deserves another chance, Ming once did, but he can surely find well on their way to fielding a con- contract now, but Thomas would the suspension would not look you can still come back and com- some way to make a Jiving. tending squad. like him to wait. good for track and field's govern- pete. That would make it look like Besides, how much of a challenge If Thomas is also able to con- Thomas will compensate him f|>r ing body, the International tlie use of performance enhancing could a thirty-something year old vince Damon Stoudamire to re-sign uoing so by offering him a Amateur Athletics Federation. drugs is not the evil that it is por- sprinter who hasn't run competi- with the club when his contract Is that would make him one of the Johnson has become some- trayed to be. Not exactly the way tively in well over five years pro- up, the Raptors will be in prime highest paid point guards in the what of the poster boy for steroids they want things to be. vide to today's standouts like position to land a free agent or two NBA at an annual salary of close to after getting nailed for steroid use Quite simply. Johnson screwed Donovan Bailey? and put themselves in the race for a $10 million. back in 1988 at the Seoul up big. He was in the limelight and I face it, it is time for him to title. If Thomas is successful in this Olympics. Competing in the show- embarrassed himself and the throw in the towel and move on If Stoudamire waits until after endeavour, then it is safe « v that case event, he put himself and the country he was representing. It with his life. Time to put the mess the season to re-sign, the Raptors a championship banner I be entire track and field world under was such a big deaHfte first time a behind him and look to the future. will not have to count the value of high atop the court of the Raptors the microscope. Johnson further well known performer got The only problem is that it seems his contract under the salary cap. new arena soon after they begin dug himself into a hole when he caughMhat the lAAF had to make like everyone but Johnson realizes This will be able to help free salary play there, two seasons from now.

10 July 30,1997 GORPSPQRTS Rocket Roger! Hitting the links MARK DUKE starting to gel with contributions Cord Sports coming from everyone. Clemens and Eight million dollars per year, and Pat Hentgen are performing at their Golfing at Puslinch Lake Golf Club worth every penny! Roger Clemens is usual high levels, Woody Williams is having an absolutely amazing year. stalling to get the wins he deserves He is leading the Toronto Blue Jays and Robert Person is pitching much in a winning direction. They have more consistently. finally gotten back to the .500 mark The bullpen is putting in a solid and are continually getting better. effort almost every game, and rookie Clemens now has 16 wins and only 3 closer Kelvim Escobar is pitching losses with an Earned Run Average great with no blown saves. The Jays of close to 1.50. He leads the league have a pitching staff that can take in both number of wins and lowest them a long way, possibly even to the E.RA., and is among the league lead- World Series. ers in strikeouts. The Blue Jays main problem so Barring any drastic collapse, he is far this season has been their well on his way to winning the Cy offense. However, their offense is CLUB Young Award as the American steadily improving and they are League's best pitcher, for the fourth beginning to generate more runs. GOLF time in his illustrious career. He is One of the most important improve- one of the main reasons that the Jays ments has been from Shawn Green. LAKE have stayed in contention for the He has significantly improved his Wild Card playoff spot in the first half average as well as contributing with several of late. Besides PUSUNCH ofthe season. homers as OF He has been simply phenomenal. Green, the whole team is beginning He has dominated virtually every to hit better, get more men on base team he has faced, with only one of and scoring moreruns. COURTESY his losses coming against an With the Jays solid pitching and American league opponent. If not for improving offense, we can look for- the Jays struggling offense, he could ward to a fierce battle between them PHOTO: very well have a zero in the losses and the New York Yankees for the MIKE McKENNA greens are beautifully maintained, and the fairways column, considering he only gave up Wild Card spot. It is quite realistic Cord Sports are distinctly cut and watered. The only problem two runs in his loss to the Montreal that they can win it, and if they do, Tired of silting around with nothing to do? Feeling that we seemed to have was that the tee boxes Expos. we could see another World Series the summertime blues? Well then get off your butt were a little dug out, so we had to search fora good Eight million dollars may seem come to town. and do something with yourself. The Pus!inch Ixike place to tee off from. This could have been because like a lot, but considering the num- The Jays can beat the best, they CounUy Club in Cambridge offers all golfers, good we teed off late on a Saturday, which would explain bers he is putting up, his team lead- proved that before the All-Star break or bad, a challenging day on the links. the numerous divots around the tee areas. ership, and the extra fans he is bring- when they swept a four game series A relatively short golf The green fees of $27 ing to the Dome, we must consider against the American League leading com "so with a par 70 and are very competitive and a him an excellent investment. Baltimore Orioles (in Baltimore). 5259 total yards to play, bargain for such a beauti- Now that the Jays have entered So all you Blue Jays fans out the course suits many fully maintained course. the second half of the season, they there, don't give up hope. We could styles of games. It has So, the next time are starting to play much closer to see them in the World Series come room for you to let loose you're looking for a their potential. The pitching staff is October. with two par fives on Make sure course, give the Puslinch both the front and back nine, but aiso causes you to Lake Countiy Club a call at 658-2292. Make sure play your irons well in order to make par. you hit 'em long and keep 'em straight, and watch For the most part, the fairways are narrow with out for the trees. Sometimes that little white bail CORDSPORTS a good number of trees on both sides and for a pub* can bounce in really weird directions upon making We know the score. lie golf course, die conditions are spectacular. Hie contact with a tree trunk.

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July 30,1997 11 CORD ENTERTAINMENT Lollapalooza Vinyl Amusement park meets fetish subculture head-on Twelve inches and still single BEN HARRIS Highlights in general included Cord Entertainment Whack-a-Mole (! scored a perfect ANDREW WHITE for jazz and blues records, both new and used. Prices Canada's Wonderland seemed a 150), Eels who graced the lame Cord Entertainment are generally a bit higher than Toronto record shops, fitting place for this year's crowd with "sheer rock power", "Wow, is that an LP?" a friend asked, indicating the one- but you save yourself the gasfous money. Charles, the Loßapatooga festival. Both are kind and Ttfcky, who announced that foot-square card-board sleeve emblazoned with an owner, is himself a DJ at Jane Bond, downstairs, spin- of fun to go to, but man, one day he will be renaming his band orange-tinted kung-fu fighter. "That's got to be pretty ning eclectic sets while leaning toward a loungey sound. was more then enough ofboth. "We All Love Smoking A Lot Of old!" The staff are have been known to spin records for cus- The crowd was sparse and Pot". If anyone didn't know what "Actually," I said, "it was released about three tomers, and are pretty helpful to the overwhelmed the weather was slightly crap, pot smelt like before months ago." browser. but everyone involved in putting Lollapalooza. they certainly do Records warp, develop scratches, and need occa- If all this appeals to you, you'll be happy toknow that on the show seemed to be trying now. sional cleaning. Tlirntable belts break, pitch controls vinyl is within anyone's budget. Used turntables can o be so hard, it's hard to criticize As a cultural experience, wander, and styli need reg- found for as low as $30, them. Police had to search hags Lollapalooza serves to bring ular replacement. Even- although you will want to from noon until eleven at night thousands of people together, all tually, it can all wear out. Vinyl is within replace the stylus immedi- because re-entry to Kingswood virtual carbon copies of one This isn't a low mainte- ately. New belt drive turnta- Music Theater was permitted. another. It is strangely comforting nance medium. Why, then, anyone's budget. bles start at about $75. Not This allowed for quick escapes to to know that nine and a half is vinyl making a come- everyone needs a Thorens Drop Zone and the parking lot, thousand white kids can go back? or a Technics SL-1200. for some light refreshments somewhere and not be told that Part ofthe answer is, it never really went away. After The records are inexpensive as well. The recent brought from home, (six clams it's bad to be suburban. The polit- the early eighties, franchised record shops ditched the Herbaliser release was selling for $16 on 12", ten dollars for a funnel cake my ass). ical and spiritual additions to the unwieldy 12"s, and went for the much more economical less then the CD. You will find that the fastest way to be The line up of bands> was festival reflected this. and profitable compact disc format. In most people's taken more seriously at a record store is to walk right lack-luster at best with the The Brainforest, a dark tent eyes, this meant that the record was gone. However, the past the CDs, never averting your gaze from that shiny biggest "star" being the arrogant filled with Perry Farrell craziness smaller, "underground" record stores still carried vinyl, new LP you read about. and non-talented Snoop Doggy and bland social commentary the favoured format of dance and jazz labels. Dog. 1 will admit however; that 1 failed to do anything, as the freak The largest contributing factor might be the sudden did have more fun than expected, kids shuffled by the posters of explosion of dance music. With Eric Clapton working on mostly due to the Korn/Tool genetically mutated farm animals his upcoming jungle release, and U2 wondering what combo of freaktshness. The pre- as ifthey were judgingpies at the they were doing trying to write house music, everyone is teen fans of these bands range Fall Fair. The Temple, according jumping on the bandwagon. The turntable in the 90's is from Gap wearing debutantes to to the program, "brings religious reaching the status of electric guitar in the 80's. And it's those weird people with the Jkce and pagan symbols together with also cheap. Try finding a new CD, even a single, for $7. paint and the trench coats. human expression to create the Once you decide to adopt this format, how do you go The superb chair destroying ultimate organic mode of com- about fueling this passion? HMV and Sam's can't help mosh pit will surely go down in munication." Wrong. It was a you. Instead, you have to turn to the small, independent high school legend. (Memo to thirty-foot tent that nobody want- record stores. In Kitchener-Waterloo, this means you'll Wonderland staff: it is generally ed to communicate with. end up at Dr. Disc or the Orange Monkey. Other stores not a good idea to have souped I think next year, Lollapalooza offer mostly used vinyl, a great source for quirky materi- up foldingchairs ata rock show.) should change itself into solely a al for a mix, but not a great way to build a record collec- music tour. Forget about devil tion. What a damn freak show: sticks and Pearl Jam hats, rice- Dr. Disc has two vinyl sections, one located in the Just one of the many per- art, and hair wraps. Concentrate main store, and one in the dance room. The dance room formers to grace the stages on the music and more people breaks vinyl down by both genre and by label for popu- at this year's Lollapalooza. will come and see the show. lar labels like Plus 8 and Metalheadz. The dance room staff are all DJs themselves, and spin junkie, house, hip- hop, and other sounds around the K-W area. It doesn't take them long to learn customer's tastes, and they are pretty good at directing you to new releases that you might fancy. Releases come in regularly from the States and the UK, and sit up on the wall before they make it into the bins. The dance room features two turntables and a mixer, run through a solid sound system that fills the back room. Staff will spin up to ten records per cus- WWITF tomer. Orange Monkey is much smaller than Dr. Disc, but still covers a lot offormats. The Monkey is a great source AMnPFW Searching the vaults could produce a gem. PHOTO- The healer inside us A guide to your inner self

RENEE ALBRECHT weed's generous spirit." Weed sees the maturation of the Cord Entertainment Though hidden, it is possible to Wise Woman tradition as a process, Even though Healing Wise was first rediscover this wisdom, and it is and she outlines these steps in her published in 1989, it continues to especially important in our modern work. She claims that as readers run off the shelves as women reac- progress through inspiration, to quaint themselves with the ancient Healing understanding, and eventual experi- wisdom lingering within themselves. Wise ence, the benefits of this discovery This undiscovered knowledge Wise woman will ripple throughout nature. manifests itself in the "Wise Herfeai "Here then is Healing Wise, my give Woman" tradition of health care Susun Weed away to the healttVwholeness/holi- which focuses on prevention and on Ash Tree Publishing, $19.50 ness of our planet and every being remedies which are accessible, inex- on it." pensive, effective, and safe. Healing hectic world. As Susun Weed claims Weed's work inspires us by Wise shares detailed discussions of in her introduction, "it is now time demystifying healing. She knows six herbs which actually grow in our for us to recognize and support the how capable each of us are for car- own backyards; "burdock, chick- wise old woman in ourselves, our ing for ourselves, and shows us one weed, dandelion, nettle, oat straw, communities, and the global vil- path towards accomplishing that and violet speak to us through lage." goal.

12 July 30,1997 cordentertainment Air Force One action packed Where To Hang A summer blockbuster worth seeing Cord entertainment wants you to enjoy what's left erf your summer, forget about CAESAR MARTINI Ed it's not the most creative choice of antago- greatest character actors in Hollywood, your summerjob, forget that school starts Cord Entertainment nist, but after the movie gets going, it's not Oldman is utterly believable as a cunning, in a month and a half. As we want you to Harrison Ford has my vote for President. Too really important who the terrorists are. The ruthless, but only-human fanatic. In addition, go out and the sites and sounds of bad for him I'm not American. important thing is how the situation unfolds Ford and Oldman are aided by an excellent the Golden Triangle, here is a sprinkling Hie veteran actor stars as the President of from there. supporting cast, which includes Glenn Close, ofthe events happening in Auguk In arid the United States in one of the most suspense- The movie is excellent. Dean Stockwell, and William around K-W. ful action-dramas 1 have ever seen. In Air It's suspenseful and keeps Air Force One H. Macy. One, fictional of seat Every film has problems. Thursday July 316:30- 9:30 PM Force president James Marshall you on the edge your Starring: Harrison Ford, (Ford) and his family are taken hostage by without using the standard- Gary Oldman However, to spend time find- Mid-Summer Cruise Night renegade Soviet terrorists aboard the most ized formula of action scene Director: Wolfgang Petersen ing them in Air Force One 1138Victoria Street North secure plane in the world, Air Force One. after action scene after would be nit-picking. One Open to all classes of cars, with door You're probably thinking. Oh, America ver- action scene (Con Air leaps to mind). character in the movie is almost useless, and prizes and give-aways. sus Russia, how innovative. Well, okay, grant- Though there is a lot of action, that's not one special effects scene was incredibly cheesy the reason the movie keeps you entranced. and pathetic, but these things don't really take July 31 'August 4 The film uses tense situations, drama, power- much away from the film. Kiss The Sky, Balloon Festival ful characters, and excellent actors to keep All in all. Air Force One is a smart, feel- Harris Paric, London you interested, and then throws in occasional good, thrilling film. If you're tired of dumb 1/rtsof helium and big stuff floating! fight scenes to raise the stakes. action movies, but still like conflict and excite- Even better, Air Force One provides a vari- ment, you don't want to miss this one. Saturday, August 2 <§> 8 PM ety of stimulus for the audience. The entire Headstones w/ Killjoys & Glueleg movie doesn't happen strictly on the plane. There is almost as much drama on the Also in Theatres Sunday, August 3 ground, as the American government tries to Colin James w/ Danya Manning • Men In Black deal with the massive chaos such an event • My Best Friend's Wedding would produce. Tuesday Night Live • Operation Condor Harrison Ford is another big reason why Kitchener City Hail; Civic Square. • Con-Air this movie works. Here Ford is at his best, five Music every Tuesday nidht in August • Hercules playing a strong, likable, moral character who from 7-10 PM. • Face-Off has subtle, but tremendous charisma. His Greatlocal bands and, its free! • George of the Jungle every man appeal is working full strength, even when he is portraying the most powerful Thursdays, 2 PM man in the world. Coming Soon Woodslde National Historical Site. Gary OkJman, of course, is excellent as the • Picture Perfect Beside the pond, under the trees, come villain (it's practically all he does). One of the • G.I. Jane and enjoy summer teas.

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• call 571-5684 for details. convincing performance as the Leave It To Beaver President of the United States. Saturday, August 9th, 8 PM Fergus Scottish Festival it's a great day to be Scottish! Fergus and District Community Center Summer sounds at Hillside Leahy and Rawlins Cross Continued from Page 1 gory. I dropped in on a few of the I had a big media pass hanging for volunteers a couple ofmonths Sunday August 10th, Noon smaller venue. This is not neces- workshops and didn't find them from my neck, or, perhaps it was before the festival. Summer in The City Musical Festival sarily a bad thing, but it is simply interesting enough to stay for just an offyear for Hillside. You can get more information Victoria Park Isiand not as rewarding as a wel! run long. The craft stalls were, on the If you are interested in by contacting the Hillside office in The Sidemen, One Step Beyond, Steve workshop. One example was the whole, good, but somewhat limit- attending the festival, I would Guelph. Strongman, Cheryl! Lescom workshop conducted by Boyaba, ed in selection and variety. recommend becoming a volun- Next year, if I go to Hillside, I $5 admission at the gate. a West African drum and dance In terms of services, Hillside is teer. They usually start looking will go as a volunteer. troupe. They put on an extreme- excellent. The toilets are well Wednesday August 13 from 3-5 PM ly entertaining performance, but serviced, and a washing area for Laurier Association for Ufe Long Learning it was not a particularly special humans and dishes is provided. Presents occasion. There is free parking and Stories, poetry and songs by local folk An interesting and exciting secured bike lock-ups. artists. addition to the festival was its Furthermore, the festival is Central Courtyard Science Building. spoken word component. I spent declared a no-waste zone which a wonderful two hours listening results in a excellent recycle pro- Sunday August 17,1PM to the work of Joshua WilkxKjhby, gram, re-usable dishes at con- The Frog Hollow Blues Picnic Simon Frank, Robert Priest, Peter cession stands, and solar power Featuring: Paul James, Chicago Pete, Mcphee, Valerie Senyk, and Scott for water. Hangman's Eye, and more... Wicken. There is no better Way to One of the worst aspects of The Pinkerton listen to the spoken word than on any festival is the litter and Tickets available for $13 in advance from a grassy knoll by a lake. It u, just waste, but Hillside volunteers Encore records, or $18 at the door. simply the best way to do it. and patrons worked well to keep Colin James, the pop star, and it under control. August 21*24 Colin Linden, the blues man, This year, Hillside was a good Waterloo Busker Carnival worked together as the Saturday festival, but not a great festival. I Acrobats, unusual acts, jugglers, kids stuff headliners. It was lively and' well had some fun, but I also spent a and more played set, but I found mdst of lot of my time bored. If I had paid Uptown Waterloo their original material dull. full price for my tickets I might 747-8788 The only time I was excited have been disappointed. was when they performed some One of the most important Late August classic blues number. I think a lot elements of any festival is its K-W promoters are planning a string of of my disappointment was root- atmosphere. I didn't really get a underground parties featuring headline ed in the fact that I was so clear sense of a festival atmos- Toronto EUs and local talent. impressed by James' work on phere or identity during the Keep art eye outfor details. some classic tunes in the Blues weekend. Sure, there were a lot workshop that his original stuff of people walking around trying Don't forget there is also scads of live just seemed wank in comuari- their best to be hippies, but there music nights around and about town as son. is more to creating a meaningful well, from acoustic nights at the Another exciting aspect of atmosphere than that. Perhaps, Moondance to jazzand jungleat the Jane most music festivals are the non- Hillside is getting too big, per- Bond. There are also events in musical workshops and the craft haps there is too much emphasis LYNCH Cambridge and Elora that one could stalls. Unfortunately, Hillside on pushing the entertainers make a day trip out of. Heck, you couki seemed to fall short in this cate- product, perhaps it was because STERUNG even spend a sunny fun-filled day down at Blngemans water park. If you can't Boyaba: a West African d:am and dance troupe. find something to suit your tastes then PHOTO: maybe you shouldn'tbe going out at aH

July 30,1997 13 EarCandy

Wu-Tang Jeremy Moyer Pansy Division Wu-Tang Forever A Discovery of Chinese Folk Tunes Wish I'd Taken Pictures/ Loud Records Independent Auntie Christ Here's the formula: you get a bunch Jeremy Moyer is a Waterloo resident Life Could Be a Dream of guys together and make the most Danya Manning who has discovered and mastered Lookout Records important album since It Takes A Volume 1 Blue Note Festival '97—Canada many traditional Chinese instru- What can you say about Pansy Nation Of Millions, then have them EMI Various Artists ments, including the coconut shell Division? They're like The Monkeys, disband, only to create five solo plat- This anti-folk coffee house rejuge is Blue Note fiddle and the pipa flute. only louder, and gay. With a blend of inum records, then you get them all an amazing talent. There is nothing The liner notes cry out that this The songs performed here are tender, pornographic, and moronic back together for the reunion Manning does not accomplish on is '"the finest in Jazz' performing from a variety of regions within pop-punk, Pansy Division fail to pro- album. Sounds easy as C.R.E.A.M. this disc, filling every gap in your lis- live..." I don't have a clue if this is China, each with their distinct style, duce a lasting impression. right? tening experience. There is-not a true, but I like everything I hear. ranging from folk opera to ceremo- There are so many tales of sex Wrong. note that she does not hit, or a chord Names that might mean something nial pieces. one can listen to, and God knows we A lot of the voices don't even she does not strike. Vocal compar- to you are Renee Rosnes, Jane Part of the appeal of this disc is get enough of it from R&B. This CD show up for the majority of the isons to Joan Osborne would not be Bunnett, and Sonny Fortune. how radically different the sound of should be available in your local songs. While it's great that Method misplaced, but not entirely accurate Let's face it, Jazz can be intimi- the instruments are from anything porn shops but don't hesitate to pass Man is highlighted, the 0' D.B. is either. Manning has a much harder dating with all its cultural baggage. what we might know. There is also it by. almost non-existent. Not to mention edge to her, as evident on Hippy This is a good collection that can be no sense of what might be consid- On the other hand life Cloud Be that, if your going to waste time Chick. With its hip-hop beat and enjoyed by the casual listener. It ered a pop-song-format and it A Dream is a master piece of old doing monologues and skits, the rest scratchy guitar its much mom Beck- could very well be a nice starter col- proves to be intriguing. Admittedly it and new school punk. Combine two of the album better be damn good. like. lection. Furthermore, I know they takes a little getting used to, for the parts X with one part Rancid and Next time guys, just release one disc This album is a triumph of free- are not asking too much dollars- untrained ear but it will quickly you have a recipe for punk for the with some plain old fashioned phat spiritedness and untapped talent. wise for the collection, so it is proba- become a mainstay of your collec- ages. In an era ofpaint by numbers Wu-rhymes and we can all be The sleeper hit ofthe summer bly worth the investment. Buy it. tion. Available at local record shops. California punk, this Auntie Christ happy. Tim Ourkin Sterling Lynch Tim Durkin serves as a lesson in keeping it real. Tim Durkin Do not pass this up. Tim Durkin

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Write for us. Radiohead Uda Husik See Spot Run OK Computer Ry Stereophonic Ten Stories High Get free CDs. EMI Alias Records Loggerhead Records OK, this is a good album. Heck, it is Even with the cult success Swingers, Ten Stories High manages an inter- even a pretty good album. However, lounge music was destined to fail. esting blend, of classic rock and I don't think it is as good as some of Husik had the foresight to recog- modern rock. Surprisingly this the buzz I have been hearing. nize this and adjusted her music blend works. One might think it This isn't the greatest Album accordingly. This fine collection of would be a trade-off, but while they ever, not even the best album of the dreamy lounge pop is a great listen cover both they don't try to blend year, me thinks. It is good though. for parties of any flavor. It may also them. This surprisingly makes for a Basically, it is Radiohead doing serve as a soundtrack for some overall good sound. This style is sup- what they do. I don't here anything obscure indie film. When you listen ported by vocalist/bassist Chris that moves too far away from their to it, and you will listen to it, there is Brobeck who manages to suit any established sound. If you are a fan a certain flair to it that just begs for style the band throws at him. And you already have it, and if you are some subtle editing and lots of non- they offer up a lot. If everything else not a fan ot i might want to try it out sentimental bonding scenes. on the radio is sounding the same to but don't xpect anything al* that Maybe not, but she still kicks the you, then Ten Stories High probably different. flavour. have what you're looking for. Sterjing Lynch Tim Durkin Tim Durkin Letter From Ben Debate over drink

Quickly, think of the mosi objectionable consumer this drink on the market. A small man stood up in product. Super Jos. Louis'? Deep fried pork rinds? a boardroom and said "I don't want to alarm any- Barbie dolls? No to all of th^se. one, but I think we should develop a drink with I recently consumed a product deeply revolting, floating digestible texture enhancers that get stuck both physically and emotionally. I'm sure you have all in your teeth and make teenagers go wild with seen this drink on the shelVes in the variety store. It's novelty." The boardroom erupted into a steaming the one with the hideous/ and hilarious tiny balls cauldron of evil laughter and screams of "Let's do floating in it. Has the ordirfery clear, non-lumpy bev- it!! It'llkill everyone!!" Vm *»tj|} erage gone out of style? Ihate this drink for many I don't know. If anyone is listening, I have a pro- reasons. posal for a new drink. A drink containing specially 1. The clear portion of this beverage tastes like trained Sea Monkeys. These curious little creatures ThunFrt M slightly sweetened saliva. Also it is hard to drink would burrow into your brain stem and set up a without eating any of tne capsules. You have to happy summer camp in your pleasure control cen- strain it through your teeth. ters. From then on, as you sip on "Monkeyßrainz" 2. The tiny balls, which I thought would be like you are wrapped in the cushiony-warmth of endor- candy, are actually flavorless. Whoever invented phins. Mmmmmm... intrusive. the drink forgot to make,the globs tasty. Everyone should drink more water. 3. I had a dream about the process involved to put Ben Harris

14 July 30,1997 CORDARTS

CORDARTS proudly presents STURDEOUS MINGAMALOO Art from around the globe (if the globe were Wilfrid Laurier University) Mystic Smoke From my Fingertips by StephanieLoader The lights went out last night. I was lounging in the dungeon (the basement) listening to house noises when they just stopped. It was like dying. Scenes from pntal movies flash J am a blind woman who knows

something. \ ; The rftval begins as werevert to a simpler can- dlelight existence, at least for an hour. Every candle is indignantly summonecl to duty from the shelves and drawers of home. We all meet in the family room, because that's what people did One big orange candle doesn't get used on nights like this. It is far above in the living room, separated from the hot womb of me and mine. I leave and go to sit with it. Pon't close your eyes when you look at it, or you'll go to sleep. When silence overcomes all thought I light the orange candle. The internal monologue seems more quiet The wax demon cough* and stares glumly through its half aware eye. It blinks twice and dies, foiling over and sleepy some more. This neo-neo-i*otf)ic garage sale rubbish, never looked at for more than a minute, occupies the space between the television

and the liquor cabinet , that fell on me once. ' " It tits.

Dark House by Kim Gowlett-Petroza A tree fell 1n the Dark House today Its $1ick wal1s comforting the surgically altered pnopy natural spotlights accentuate 12: the •• :* 1 Jilt 112 | a soft ground cover 4 t»ndle once when the § | \ j fine and wyj wither vfallfd in the Dark House renews andicooed "candle?" in an over patronising tons, "be care- with young young horizontal ful not tQ burn the house down." She was serious! , 1ove floating Inches above I can swell the wax, feel it coating my thrs§tand the ground lungs. Old popcom and dustwites beingincinerated and Never walking insulted. It is neither useful nor decorative, neither loved 1n too far, nor hated. It simply exists, noisily banal. I collide with thoughts of " § Jgo back downstairs. ■: that place.

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