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Volume 50, Issue 19 Wednesday, January 13, 2010 thecord.ca ------~------~------Dons of deceased WCH student honoured
I LAUREN MILLET 'f=~~ NEWSEDTO~R ______It's hard to receive an On Monday evening during the Wa- terloo city council meeting, two award for what was 1 Laurier students and two dons were recognized for their brave efforts probably the worst day during the Waterloo College Hall ~~~~ii residence fire on April14, 2009. of my life:' I Waterloo fire chief Larry Bras- sard, who presented the awards, ! stated that the students acted with -Patrick O'Sullivan, WCH student cool heads and decisiveness. I "They had the wits to activate the fire alarms and they closed the door to the apartment, thus containing the fire. This act saved many lives:' The four students were each pre sented with a certificate of recogni tion from the city and a Waterloo Fire Rescue award. Patrick O'Sullivan was a student Investigation on the fourth floor where the fire started; he was also good friends complete with the victim, Dave Laforest. Accord1ng to Olaf He1nzet. pubhc "I was the last person to see affairs co-ord1nator for the Water I him alive before the fire." said too Regional Police Service. the O'Sullivan. 1nvestigat1on mto the fire that oc "It's hard to receive an award for curred on Apnt 14. 2009 in Water what was probably the worst day of too College Hall residence is now I my life:• complete. E:.v1dence collected Paige Hyatt, a student living in brought officers to the conclu WCH, noticed Laforest being taken sion that it was no longer a crimi out ofthe residence after the fire nal investigation. as there were and called O'Sullivan. no outside suspects. The cause of the fire has been determined NICK LACHANCE ''I•CYOGRAPI Y >-1ANAGEii to be ·Incidental to the actions o f Matt Crombeen, left and Kyle Walker. right, pose in WCH with their awards from the city of Waterloo. News page4 the victim."
years of Winter Carnival
The annual Laurier event celebrates half a century with record participation
women based on appearance was ANDREA MILLET criticized. r- A.LJ DEPORTER This year an updated version of NICK LACHANCE I -10TOGRAPHY MANAGE.R the pageant was brought back, as Cast member Amy Hunter dances during a scene from the student musical production Rooted: A New Winter Carnival has been a Wilfrid teams chose three members each Musical. The show, which premiered on Friday evening. was created independently of any campus Laurier University tradition since it to compete in a costume and talent group o r organization. with the exception of local grant support. originated in 1960. contest as well as a question period. At the time, it was not a team The judging was based on humor ~ -== competition like it is today; instead and creativity. it was simply a series of events run As Winter Carnival progressed, it Inside on campus for Laurier students. transformed into what we see today: so years later, the carnival is still a week-long celebration similar to growing, with a record number of Orientation Week involving stu LGBTQ perspective Student to faculty ratio Incentives for education competitors involved this year on dents of all academic years. the 21 different teams. ult comes down to being involved "Winter Carnival used to be dif and taking in all Laurier has to of ferent .... It used to have the pageant fer." said Gaelic member Dan Tow which would be a Canada-wide ers. "This year is the soth anniver pageant and so everyone would sary... and being a part of some come here for it,n said this year's co thing that has been a part of Lauri ordinator Krista Korhonen. er's history for halfthe time it's been The "Campus Queen" event was around is something that I think is a central part of the carnival with phenomenal." said Towers. prizes such as fur coats. diamonds Winter Carnival participants Laurier's queer commurrity This year the student-faculty Canada has received the lowest and cars given away. have also found a way to connect praises the progress on campus, ratio was increased. However, it ranking for its number of PhD Alex Trebek, host of the television with the community through their while highlighting the need for iss~ unclear if Laurier meets the I students in comparison to other show Jeopardy, started his MC career event, using some of the items gath I continuous improvement. reqmrements. countries around the globe. hosting the pageant in one of its ered in the scavenger hunt to help earlier years. support Sick Kids foundation. In 1970 the beauty contest carne to a close as the idea of judging News page 6 I Features, page 12 News, page 3 I National, page 8 2 • EDITOR'S PAGE The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 1
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This week in quotes I Vocal Cord I From the archives What would you syears Students get dental coverage think of a possible The students' union passed a question to go to referendum that asked stu amalgamation They're usually pretty dents to vote on whether they would like to pay $120 per year for dental of Kitchener and coverage. The plan would cover So to 90 per cent of the cost of procedures ''good about it because such as preventative maintenance, fillings and minor restorations. Students Waterloo? would only be exempt from paying the fee if they could provide adequate they know we'll documentation proving they are covered under another existing plan. Printed Jan.u, 2005 scream at them if they 25years don't get the report Spring break trips in jeopardy Chicago-based travel company, Campus Marketing Inc., who booked read done according to the ing week trips for approximately So Laurier students, was warned by the Ontario government to cease all sales or face criminal action. Allegedly, the agreement:' company was illegally selling and organizing trips for students to Florida for "The cities have two very reading week. distinct flavours ... I don't - WLUFA president Judy Bates on Printed on Jan 31. 1985 admin getting the ratio done on time. think that the citizens -· 35years would be too happy.· New building planned -Lauren Dugan Plans were approved for the construction of a new building on the Laurier Fourth-year political campus, at the comer ofUniversity Avenue and Albert Street. The building science They're not hiring at the was to be the new home ofthe School of Business and Economics and the faculty of social work. ''poli-sc i factory right A location was originally proposed by the architects for the lot behind the residences on Bricker Avenue, but was deemed too far from the rest of the now." teaching complex. Printed Jan 23, 1975
Bag 0' Crime "It could be a good idea -Arkell's Max Kmnan on what if they would spread the he'd do with his political science Drugs wealth a bit. .. • degreeifhedidn'tresumemusic. Jan. S@ n:oS p.m. Property Damage -Jul,an Barbieri Two male students in a residence Jan. 10, 2010@ 9:3S a.m. Fourth-year political science "Yeah, whatever... HOMO!" were confronted about smoking Person(s) unknown broke a -Winter cam ivai participant to afollow competitor. marijuana in residence. Residence door window next to the Toyota Life will be meeting with students. Solarium. "Most people get PhDs not because ofthe money but because they love what they are doing and want to pursue something at a much greater depth." Theft Under $5000 Alarm -Joan Norris, dean ofgraduate studies. Jan. 6, 2010 @ 7:33 p.m. Jan. 6, 2010@ 6:43p.m. An unknown person was observed A staff member set off the alarm in "I think it is more of a struggle because there is a fair amount of mental taking a black chair from the dining Parking Services at 202 Regina St. gymnastics that need to take place in order for respect to be given:' hall and was last seen turning onto -Gabc Rose in reference to people learning to accept different gender identities. Fir St. near Hazel. Officers were un Assist Other Service "People group them any able to find the suspect. Jan. 5 @ 7=14 p.m. "Our practices are so physically demanding that you don't need Assisted Waterloo Fire Department ways so I don't think that the effects of alcohol compounded on top ofthat:' Property Damage to help relocate two Laurier students it would be a big change: -Manager offootball operations and head coach Gary Jeffries on players drinking. Jan. 6, 2010@ 7:59p.m. that resided in an unsafe off-cam -Chanel Jakobsons Two males were observed setting pus residence. First-year kinesiology "Winning four is an accomplishment. But we're looking for five." off a fire extinguisher in a residence -Women$ hockey team captain Andrea Ironside on winning another OUA championship. by the on-duty don. The culprits Property Damage were last seen running towards Lit Jan. 9@ 12:22 a.m. "I wish I could be like Jim [Balsillie) and come up with a new product tle House. A search of the area was Person(s) unknown wrote graffiti on every month ... I guess our (product) has a longer lifetime." conducted with negative results. a wall in room 403-325 Spruce St. -President and chief executive officer ofMattamy Homes Peter Gilgan. joking around with RIM CEO at a luncheon on Wednesday afternoon. Mattamy was the recipient of Suspicious Person Ifyou have any infonnation regard~ Laurier's Outstanding Business Leader Awardfor 2009. which Balsilliewon last year. Jan. 10 @ 10:46 a.m. ing these or any other incidents please An unwanted male was escorted ca/1519-885-3333 or Crime Stoppers at off-campus by officers and was is 1-Boo-222-TIPS. The Bag 0' Crime is sued a verbal trespass warning not submitted by WLU Special Consttzble "It would be a step in the to return to campus. Service. right direction because there's a lot of negative connotations about Kitch ener.· Photo of -Punit Sthankiyn the week thecord.ca Fourth-year business Compiled by David Goldberg Taking this year's Winter Check out the photo gal Photos by Nick Lachance Carnival scavenger hunt lery of last Thursday's Arkells seriously, one team was show. This Week Around dedicated enough to bring a Laurier and Rooted: A New thecord.ca MYLES WILSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER horse to Alumni Field. Musical Watch video vocal cord
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Joc NICK LACHANCE PHO~OGRAPHY MANAGER Radio relaunch promises niche content New programming will include Cord roundtable discussions and a wide variety of genres and artists Under its previous direction with are no planned live shows, the sta ! ~:.The Cord on Wednesdays at 4 ANDREA MILLET WLUSU, there was often inconsis tion will broadcast prerecorded LEAD REPORTER tency with programming; the new programming or themed music "We're trying to be less of a radio station is taking steps to prevent this collections. station and more of a community We're trying to be less of The new face of Radio Laurier was and make sure DJs and programs are Radio Laurier has organized pro Inetwork based on audio content," revealed to the campus and commu regular and reliable. gramming to cater to" the student said Brunton. a radio station arid more nity on Friday as they re-launched "Ifyou're involved as a volunteer body, playing some mainstream Radio Laurier is now working their newly-designed programming and you don't do that you have dis music but also covering a wide vari towards getting a broadcasting li of a community network and broadcasts. They will now have ciplinary action, so the volunteers ety of genres and artists. cense, although as Bowes explains, live or prerecorded programming 24 take it more seriously, almost like a "Since there's already mainstream they are •nowhere near ready for based on audio content." hours a day, seven days a week. job;' explained Bowes. radio stations we try and represent that" yet. Radio Laurier is now part ofWil Every weekday morning there will the student body by bringing up a lot I· "We've structured the program- frid Laurier University Student Pub be an MAlive at Nine" variety show of niche shows as well, and they're ming in a way that it works in order lications, and is back on air for the between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. play great because [studentsJ know all for us to eventually be able to get first time since it was dropped by ing music, taking requests and pro about it," said program manager Ju one ... but by the time we are there -Radio Laurier station the Wilfrid Laurier University Stu viding local news and weather re dith Brunton. in might not be so relevant any manager Carla Bowes dents' Union and went off air last portS. Bowes explains that they have In addition to talk show and mu more," said Bowes. Aprjl. The broadcast is currently reached an agreement with esc sic programming, the station is Radio Laurier has a street team only available at radiolaurier.com. who will provide news broadcasts looking to host a one-hour platform working to spread the word about "We have regular programming three times a day free of cost. once a day where student, campus the station and their events, and it is and we actually have a schedule re There will be regular music and or community groups can talk about also looking to negotiate locations quiring people to meet it," said sta talk show programs scheduled who they are and what they do. on campus where their broadcasts tion manager Carla Bowes. throughout the week. When there There will also be a round table can be aired. 4 • NEWS The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 Th Problems with OneCard Wilfs was unable to remove money from students' OneCards from September to January, causing concern among students "If a transaction took more than echoed Hyatt's statement and ex ANDREA MILLET 15 seconds, rather than keeping it plained that he had not been made LEAD REPORTER in queue and t:Jying again later it aware of the situation prior to being just held it in queue and never tried interviewed. A glitch that occurred last semester charging again:' Although the problem has l:>een in the program used to charge Wilf's Despite the problem being un identified and steps have been taken meals to students' OneCards left covered and the fact that many On to correct and monitor the problem, many charges waiting in the system eCards have suddenly had large there is still a remaining deficit that that had not been subtracted from amounts taken offthat they believed will never be recovered. students' cards. was already paid, the average stu Students, unaware that they had After noticing this problem only dent was not made aware of the never been charged, continued to recently, the totals owed by students problem. use their cards, and many now have that had been building up since ear "This is the first time I'm hear insufficient funds remaining. ly last semester have now been tak ing about it," said first-year student "I will say that the number of en off their OneCards. Latania Hyatt, who used her On transactions that went through, we "I can confirm that there was a eCard at Wtlf's last semester. only got a portion of them back ... glitch in our... system that we use at Another first-year student, An there's quite a substantial deficit on Wilf's." said food and beverage man- I drew Windrem, who used his card there which we're obviously not do ager Rob Sexton. at least once a month at Wilf's, ing anything about," said Sexton. Canadian homebuilder wins outstanding leadership award United States as an example. MYLES WILSON S~AFF PHOTOGRAPHER LAURA CARLSON Though they have locations in five laura Sheridan allows students to give feedback on WLUSU events. EDI~OR-IN-CHIEF U.S. cities, last year's housing mar ket crash illustrated that, as Gilgan It's hard to believe that 13 years ago explained, "The vision was right, the Canada's largest homebuilder was timing was wrong." WLUSU opens in Waterloo fixing up a house on "We actually hope to break even Ezra Street for his oldest daughter, this year:· who was attending Wilfrid Laurier During difficult times such as University. this, Gilgan said that there is one house to students After a close examination of the thing that keeps him motivated. house his daughter was living in, "One thing that sustains me year students rather than just having one which included a front door without after year is the people." LAUREN MILLET event." glass, president and chief execu When speaking of the people in NEWS EDITOR The open forum idea morphed tive officer ofMattamy Homes Peter his industry, Gilgan praised how into the open house idea back in Gilgan bought a house on Ezra and thoughtful Canadians are and that This week on Thesday, Wednesday November. worked to make it a home appropri in a competitive industry it's im and Thursday, the Wilfrid Laurier The open house will relocate ate for university students. portant that homebuilders have the University Students' Union is hold across campus during the week in "We quickly transformed the right priorities. NICK LACHANCE PHOTO MANAGER ing an open house to encourage stu order to reach a maximum number house;· said Gilgan. "Housing is meant to shelter us, dents to stop by and deliver feed of students in each of the faculties. Ap By the time he was finished, it . and secondarily it's an investment back about their services. Sheridan added that she is plan was custom-designed for the five fe and when people start to lose sight Peter Gilgan According to WLUSU president ning to take the open house idea to males, and was even equipped with of that ... it's not right." -Started out as a chartered ac Laura Sheridan, this initiative has the Brantford campus later in the a pink shoe rack. Gilgan illustrated the importance countant two main goals. The first she ex semester. "I wish I hadn't put so much love of staying ahead in the industry and -Built his first custom home 1n plains is "to let students know what "It's a little more difficult to into that damn house," he joked, ex continuously being innovative. Sur!Ington. ON tn 1978 the union has done this year, and let choose a specific spot on the -Brant plaining that the house has since "You have to be really aware of -Spends 25 to 30 per cent of h1s them know about our projects, the ford campus to reach each spe been demolished to make way for what your competitors are doing, t1me on commun1ty Initiatives. finances and also the opportunities cific faculty. We're currently work the new apartments now located on but don't follow (them]," said Gil -Father of eight children. that we provide. ing out the details to have an open TIE the street. gan, praising individuals such as -Led a cycling trek halfway "The second part is just as impor house there later in the term; said STA But it is this passion for finding co-founder and CEO of Research In across Canada. wh1ch ra1sed over tant, and is probably even more im Sheridan. people appropriate living quarters Motion (RIM) Jim Balsillie, a for $500.000 for the pain manage portant: to get some feedback from "We're also looking at the upcom Eve and customization that has put Mat mer recipient ofthe award who was ment centre at Sick Kids Hospital. students:' ing elections and the awareness they toe tamy Homes on the international in attendance at Thursday's private -Has personally donated over With four months left in the aca create to distribute some ofthese con market and earned Gilgan Lau luncheon held in the Senate and Sl 25 mill1on to Shendan College demic year, Sheridan noted that materials at events such as the open sa rier's Outstanding Business Leader Board Chamber. s1nce 2006. WLUSU is interested to hear what forum:· be Award for 2009. "I wish I could be like Jim (Balsil students have to say about what ser Sheridan added that, depending and Having built nearly so,ooo lie] and come up with a new product vices the union has provided thus on the popularity and demand of the ah homes, Mattamy is Canada's largest every month," said Gilgan. The award far. event this week, WLUSU might hold homebuilder and one of the coun "I guess our [product] has a longer Has been presented annually Sheridan stated that this idea another event later on in the term. peJ try's top grossing homebuilding lifetime," he added with a laugh. s1nce 1987 by the Launer School came from her platform in which The open house will be in the Sci rna( companies. As he wrapped up his speech, Gil of Bus1ness and Econom1cs she suggested having an open forum ence Building today from 10 a.m. ex "It's like your report card:' said gan kept the mood in the room light, -Selection committee of industry, for students. until 12:45 p.m. and in the AIRD the Gilgan of his company's financial stating, "It's probably not a typi- academia and community lead "It was a big theme in my plat building from 1 to 4 p.m. On Thurs } statements. cal keynote address, but it's the best ers choose the recipient. form to provide information to stu day, WLUSU representatives will be It However, he noted that finan I can do because I didn't read the -Last year's recipient was co dents. However after putting more available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in hea. cial success isn't always predicable, notes till this morning:' founder and CEO of Research In thought into it, I recognized that the Schlegal Centre. feet using Mattamy's expansion to the Mot1on (RIM) J1m Bals1lhe it would be more convenient for Don glad to see residence life training ve par program recognized M:1 and effe cover be recognized. It's something that itta is going to be with me for the rest of heru Matt Crombeen, a don on the third my life." tear floor, and Dave's don Kyle Walker Walker occupied the room that a4S were the other two recipients ofthe was adjacent to the victim. garo award. "It's nice to recognize the resi 11 "Kyle and I were the ones that dence life program we have here ing helped Dave out of the room. We and the training they provide," said tea11 brought him outside and waited for Walker. EMS .. "I couldn't imagine going through "Being dons we were kind of in a situation like that without the charge of making sure everyone got training .... out of the building," said Combeen. "(I]t's not just recognizing myself About receiving the award, he but the program here at Laurier and esse added u(I]t's not something we do all the hard work that goes into it~ H to be honoured for, but it's nice to coh The Cord • Wednesday, January 13. 2010 NEWS • 5 Laurier opens sustainability office Students voted last February to increase fees for the office impact on the environment in re - there's no mention of food in the MIKE LAKUSIAK lation to transport, food, water, sustainability policy and we want to STA~> NRI'LK energy, waste, construction and amend that." procurement:' She also pointed out the recent On Jan. 4, Laurier opened an office The Laurier sustainability policy eco-container program that charges on campus devoted to environmen is centred on the school's current students for a reusable takeout con tal sustainability initiatives. environmental impact as well as on tainer rather than providing a dis The office promises to work with the future. posable one. students, staff, faculty and alumni As the school grows, the policy When asked about Laurier stu as well as interested members of the focuses on sustainable develop dents' perspectives on environmen community to improve Laurier's im ment, specifically, "Development tal issues and the decision to open pact on the environment. that meets the needs ofthe present the office, English replied, "It says a A joint project between WLU without compromising the ability of lot; what the students have agreed to Physical Resources and the Wilfrid future generations to meet their own pay along with their tuition is what's Laurier University Students' Union, needs:' paying me to be here:' the sustainability office comes as a English emphasized the office's Having a sustainability office and result of funding from the decision intention to bring the sustainability co-ordinator makes Laurier unique in the 2009 WLUSU elections to in policy into effect and make good on among Canadian universities. "It crease Laurier's "green fee" to $5 the promises the policy contains. says a lot too because there aren't from$0.50. She said that while the office is too many sustainability co-ordina Sustainability co-ordinator Sarah brand new and currently working tors in Canada - in all th~re's about English heads the office and hopes to organize its operations and high 12." to continue a trend of increased fo light existing environmental issues The fact that the office exists as a cus on the environment. on campus, a primary goal is "taking result of student initiative and fund "Aiotofdifferentstudentgroups that policy and making it more of an ing is important, since Laurier is and staff are already working on action plan and implementing the among the few Canadian universi things," said English. goals as soon as possible:' ties that have student-supported The office plans to form an envi In terms of what initiatives stu sustainability programs rather ronmental committee that will work dents will notice first as a result of than initiatives supported only by on implementing the policies and the office's operation, English men administration. commitments outlined in last Feb tioned making the campus more "For students here, they want to ruary's university-wide sustainabil bicycle-friendly as well as build- see the administration make a few itypolicy. ing on existing programs related changes do something about the en English described the policy's to food services. "I know that right vironment, and I think that's a really MYLES WILSON <;~A'F PHOTOGRAPHER major goal as "minimizing Laurier's now there are a lot offood initiatives good thing;' concluded English. The office will attempt to minimize Laurier's carbon footprint. Students upset over absent grades According the 2008 collective First-year history student Cody have anymore;· said university sec of students that there is a process LAUREN MILLET I agreement, professors must submit Hache noted that he didn't receive retariat Shereen Rowe. She added out there and it doesn't seem to be ~N~EW~S~[~~-r~O~R~------their grades to the registrar's office his marks until well after the new that if this issue continues, the aca followed:' 96 hours after the final exam for the year. demic planning committee could Rowe said that in order to fix the It is well into January and some course is completed. "It frustrates me, I'm interested bring suggestions forward to senate current problem, there needs to be students are still waiting for their President of the Wilfrid Lau- in how I did," said Hache. "Wait about how to resolve the problem. collaboration between senate and marks from last semester. Accord rier University Faculty Association ing that long of a time is really t Rowe added that there are no academic planning. • ing to the office of the registrar, this (WLUFA) Judy Bates noted that she inconvenient." policies in place regarding what to "I think perhaps Deborah Ma- •• • . · is a recurring problem. has no idea why professors are not At a 2000 senate meeting, a mo do when the guidelines are not fol cLatchy, as provost and vice-pres "I'm afraid it's not unusual," said adhering to the guidelines set out in tion was presented and passed to lowed, as they don't typically have ident academic dealing with aca Wilfrid Laurier University registrar the agreement. extend the hours a professor had to this for any of the agreements. "I demic programming, that may be Ray Darling. "It causes us problems, "I don't know why faculty aren't submit grades from 72 hours to 96 don't know what, as a body, senate something that needs to be for because it just delays everything. handing in their grades;' said Bates. hours. could do to enforce it. warded to her to deal with as falling We can't issue transcripts for stu "The university can enforce it if it "The motion in 2000 came "I think it's a good question, under her broader mandate." dents, we can't make progression chooses to do so: I have no idea why through the senate examination and how do you enforce it?" continued MacLatchy could not be reached decisions." they choose not to enforce it:' standing committee, which we don't Rowe. "I appreciate the frustrations for comment at the time ofprint. News in brief Laurier debaters improve world Laurier students to view winter term course but remain reg body exhibit istered with no tuition charge. "Our Body: The Universe Within" Students must remain registered rankings at tournament is a new exhibit at the Waterloo Re in one course to avoid a cancella gional Children's Museum and will tion fee. From Jan. 17 to March 7, Students competed in Turkey over the Christmas break display 20 human bodies and ap 2010, students that drop courses are proximately 200 other anatomical responsible for 55 per cent of their placed 97th. In 2008, at Assump specimens. tuition. TARYN ORWEN-PARRISH tion University in Thailand, Laurier Laurier faculty of science stu -Compiled by Idil Herzi STAF · ,·,R ·l;o placed 159th. ''It's so=~= hard to know dents will have the opportunity to Schmidt, who has been on the view the exhibit as well as volunteer, Members of the Laurier Debating team for three years, explained that about every single issue gaining knowledge and understand Society competed in the World In the improvement can be attributed ing about the workings of the hu New HINt and seasonal flu tercollegiate Debate Championship to more practice and dedication. going on in the world for man body while sharing their own clinics available at Ko~ University in Antalya, Turkey "Over the past three years, we've expertise. Wilfrid Laurier University is hold between Dec. 29 and Jan. 3· done more debating each term, more every debate:' -Compiled by Andrea Millet ing clinics for both seasonal-flu and 388 teams from across the world tournaments each term, we've had H1N1 vaccinations on Tuesday, Jan. were in attendance, with two teams more strict commitments and those 12 and Wednesday, Jan. 13 between representing Laurier. Laurier's first kind of things have allowed us to go 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Student team consisted of James Spaester from 159th to 97th. to [however we Profs to use showers in AC if Health and Development Centre, and Jordan Schmidt, both ofwhom place] this year and it's definitely go they walk or bike to work located below Health Services and had previously attended two World ingto improve again next year:' -Jordan Schmidt, WLU debate team Laurier will now make the showers across from the dining hall. Debate Championships. O'Brien and Schmidt are not only in the athletic complex available to Faculty and staff are welcome to Laurier's second team consisted of happy with their significant im staff and faculty who bike or walk come seeing as this will be the only Kira Misiewicz and Emily O'Brien. provement in their ranking in the and Schmidt agreed that their hard to work, without the cost of a gym opportunity for vaccinations on Laurier only competed for the first competition but also with their est topic focused on the Tamil Tigers membership. In addition, there will campus. three days of the competition but team's ranking in Canada. "Laurier and the leaders ofthe military par be a tire pump available for cyclists -Compiled by Idil Herzi stayed to watch the finals, where the is in seventh for all undergraduate ticipation in upcoming Sri Lankan at the Aird Building underpass dur University of Sydney won first place. competitors, and we're very proud elections. ing weekdays. Success in the competition is of that. This year, we passed Car "It's so hard to know about every This access to the showers does based on how each individual team leton and Ottawa, which are both single issue going on the world for not include access to any other facil Students compete in ac performs and on the cumulative very good at debating, and we're every debate," explained Schmidt. ity in the AC and employees will be counting competition score of each school. very pleased with that result," said "We knew enough to put forward a required to bring their own towels On Saturday Jan. g, students from Though the results have not yet Schmidt. competitive debate, but if it were a and locks. universities across Ontario com been published in their entirety, Competing in nine rounds, Lau debate about Canadian elections, it -Compiled by Andrea Millet peted for cash prizes in the Battle for O'Brien and Schmidt expect that rier faced teams from the University would have been much easier for us:' CASH competition in Toronto. Laurier will have placed 8oth in the of Cambridge, Yale University, Stan The Debating Society will con 35 teams participated in the com world. ford University as well as a number tinue to compete in weekly com petition at the Institute of Char "We know we've improved signifi of Canadian teams, including McGill petitions for the remainder of the Add/drop dates extended tered Accountants main office. The cantly over last year's ran kings," said University and Queen's University. semester, including next weekend On Nov. 11, 2009 changes were first Laurier team consisted of Sahil O'Brien. Debating topics such as the tax at McGill University, at Stanford made to the academic add and Sharma, Ziyad Syed and Sally Re Last year at the World Debate ing of cigarettes and alcohol, the University in April, and will host drop dates. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 is genstreif, who placed seventh. Championship, held at the Univer banning of pornography and the their own competition later in the now the last day to drop a 12-week - Compiled by ReneD'Hondt sity College Cork in Ireland, Laurier rights of the terminally ill, O'Brien semester. 6 • NEWS The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 Tl 1948: Campus Queen established 1968: Wmter Carnival gets liquor 1970: Campus Queen event ends 1984: Winter Carnival 'fabulous' 2007: Team theme taken too fur The Queen was expected to be a Accepted on the condition ofliquor In 1970 UBC student Janie! Jol- With a turnout of 22 teams, this Members of the Waterbuffalo team - combination of beauty, personality, control, the executive ofthe board of ley protested the idea ofexploiting year's Winter Carnival attempted to painted their faces black, put fried stability, and school spirit. Candi governors agreed that alcohol could women for bathing suits and beauty. integrate the under-aged by hosting chicken buckets on their heads and dates were sent to Laurier from uni be served at Winter Carnival's Mardi Afterwards universities stopped a wider range of events for those not carried around novelty-sized joints, versities across Canada. Gras dance, which closed the events. sending females to compete. oflegal drinking age. drawing national media attention. Winter Carnival ] traditions continue cover "I think it has become such an important Laurier tradition be It comes down to being cause it brings the school together through the events and through the ''involved and taking in spirit, and it's something we're re ally working on this year," said all Laurier has to offer:' Korhonen. However, when asked about what Winter Carnival was doing this year -Dan Towers, member ofGaelics to prevent situations that have jeop ardized the event's reputation in the past, such as the now infamous Wa terbuffalo's "Black Face Scandal", Korhonen would not comment. In To celebrate this half-century, the be executive team added an extra day to the event; they have also organized A: a powder puff tournament and a trip "Its tough for a committee or a m to the WLU men's hockey game on different group on campus to run an Friday. event that can include tons of differ li~ They have also developed a carni ent students on campus and Winter IS val day during which games, movies Carnival is a way for absolutely any I~ and other events such as face paint body... to show their passion for the ing and snow sculpting will be avail school," said Simcoe Carmichael, a te able not only to those involved in member of the team Friends Hav Winter Carnival but to any Laurier ingFun. hE student. Towers predicts that with 50 years or As Korhonen explained, it is their of success behind it, the carnival will intention to bring the entire school likely continue to be an important ar together to make the carnival like part of Laurier tradition long into NICK LACHANCE PHO OGRAPHY MANAGE.R w what it was so years ago. the future. A team presents their costumes for the pageant at a Winter Carnival event at the Turret last night. pc "'Sl Rl ed H fo pr fir er Ol hE da pa w: Waterloo Co-operative Residence Inc. ${ sa 268 Phillip St. th Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6G9 th pl tic tiE liJ. to th eli tic Make it happen with transfer credit from Athabasca University. • At Athabasca University, our transfer credits can help you expand your academic options. Just ask Marc, who is on track to finish his degree at an Ontario university a year early. He's doing this by taking some AU courses online during the summer while he works full·time, and is applying his AU course credits towards his degree. AU offers over 700 courses delivered online and at a distance. And our flexible start times mean you can fit your course work into your schedule. • Transferability. Another reason why AU stands out as a global leader in distance learning excellence. WW'IIi.athabaieau.ca, standout Athabasca Universityt'l standout '8oo 788-90~ thecord.ca The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 • 7 LOCAL ------Local Editor Linda Givetash • [email protected] KW in brief Waterloo's future Referendum question confuses council City council looks towards the fatl election and referendum A referendum question posed by a group of private citizens concerning young children. "To me this is about I'm not quite sure what the answers tile possibility of amalgamating Wa ERIC MERKLEY family, this is a community func are at the present time," said d'Ailly. terloo and Kitchener was presented C Rn L K: A ~ tion" said Halloran. Recently, business lobby groups to council for the fall election. With the 2010 municipal elections have proposed a referendum on the The question posed was: "Would Last Sunday, over 1,000 residents of on the hori2on, candidates and po question in the upcoming election. you support members of Coun- Waterloo attended the Mayor and tential candidates used the time at Halloran has stated she is in favour cil engaging in a dialogue about Council's Annual New Year's Levee the levee to position themselves for of the referendum. the merits of merging the Cities of at RIM Park. their respective election campaigns. Both Halloran and d'Ailly empha Kitchener and Waterloo? Yes or No:' The mayor and the city coun Both d'Ailly and Halloran submit sized the importance of student in The purpose and method of pos cillooked back over a year of ted their nomination forms to run tegration into the community and ing ilie question was debated by accomplishments. when the nomination period opened Northdale in particular for the up council, delegation and some gallery In her remarks, mayor Brenda on Jan. 4· coming campaign. members. Halloran cited the continuation of a "For me, a lot of my campaign will "Given that 25 per cent of our Council decided to postpone the "lean and mean" budget, which un focus on youth and senior issues. population is made up of students, decision regarding the referenda like many municipalities across the We have a real crisis with affordable we need to have a proper home for question until more information country has left Waterloo in budget care facilities .... I want to focus on them ... so that everyone feels com can be provided by the provincial ary surplus. how to use technology to better im fortable when they are in Waterloo," government clarifying the regula In support ofthe mayor's re prove the quality of life for the peo said d'Ailly. "It's not just Northdale. tions for exploring the possibility of marks, city councilor Jan d'Ailly ple ofWaterloo, and how to evolve Northdale is sort of the microcosm amalgamation, as it falls under the said, "We have a good budget this into an environmentally sustainable of a much broader issue:' jurisdiction of the Ministry of Mu year. It's the third year of a third city," said Halloran. The main goal of Halloran's cam nicipal Affairs and Housing. year budget. We have weathered Several keys issues are certain to paign is to reach out and engage The question will be reviewed for the economic recession fairly well, dominate the campaign coverage, young people. a second time on Jan. 25. so that bodes well for the city of including the issue of the am alga "The goal of my campaign is that -Linda Givetash Waterloo:' mation of Kitchener and Water we will have the highest voter turn Saturday's family event included loo, which has been ongoing for out in Ontario. So I want to try to musical performances by the I0N decades. attain 51 per cent voter turnout by Community Orchestra, WCI Student "Certain business groups are tak engagingyoungpeople," she said. "I ANDREW WINDREM Northdale vision presented Ensemble and several ethic commu ing a look at a merger between our will be campaigning avidly and with Councillor Jan d'Ailly presented a nity groups, as well as family skat selves and Kitchener, so that's an is great enthusiasm to reach out to As the mayor made her address combination ofilie city's and com ing, face painting and colouring for sue we'll have to grapple with ... and students." kids had their faces painted. munity's vision statements for ilie student-populated area north of Laurier. In opening ilie issue, councillor for ward seven Ian McLean voiced concern in reaching a firm decision Sports expo takes over Uptown on ilie motion as it wasn't planned to be presented until later this month. It was decided to, prior to hearing ARSHAD DESAI and watch as they demonstrated open spaces program co-ordinator, the opinions of the delegation, post CORD LOCAL 1 their speed, agility and skill. ensures iliat there are entertaining : Upcoming events I pone any decision until either tile ------The new ice rink and winter expo festivals and daily activities at the upcoming Jan. 18 or 25 meetings. Despite the cold temperatures, hun are aimed not only at children but square iliroughout the month. Jan. 16 - Skung and snowboard One possible amendment was ex dreds of Waterloo locals headed ilie entire Waterloo community, en In addition to the scheduled ing program. 1ncluding ski fittings I plicitly stating ilie goal of the com outdoors on Saturday afternoon to couraging everyone to enjoy outdoor programs, tile new ice rink, which and extreme sports demonstra munity group Help Urbanize ilie enjoy the winter activities presented programs during ilie winter. opened on Dec. 20, kept ilie area tions Ghetto in Waterloo (Hugwaterloo) by the first ever Winter Sports Expo, Wilfrid Laurier University alum busy throughout the holiday season. to include sustainable intensifica which began on Jan. 9· nus Scott James felt iliat "incorpo "It's been an unbelievable re Jan. 23 - Figure skat1ng. with a tion and diversification. Events will be held throughout ilie rating a minor hockey team into sponse from ilie community .... We show and lessons by Kitchener "I think we have a very broken montll at Waterloo Public Square tile expo was a sure way to get kids saw 6oo to Boo people a day in the Waterloo Skating Club neighbourhood in Waterloo;' said and incorporate the newly con excited and involve tile rest ofthe first week of opening," said Suerich. Karen Earle, member ofHugwater structed ice rink. community:' Although the holiday is over, Jan. 30 - The expo will wrap up loo, to council. The Waterloo Siskins of the On Pointing out that it is also an ap turnout at the public square remains w1th curl1ng sponsored by the KW 1 When ilie vision is approved, city tario Hockey Association were on propriate venue for the student de strong, averaging between 200 to Granite Club staff can implement it wiili short hand to kick off tile expo atiliis mographic, James laughed and said 300 patrons a day. and long term goals to ideally irn weekend's opening. that "the new rink is a great place to The expo, which will continue prove ilie living conditions for boili The public was encouraged to take a date." every Saturday for the rest of Janu programs, with the main attraction students and residents in tile area. skate alongside ilie Siskin players Tracy Suerich, public square and ary, has a full bill of winter sports next weekend. -Linda Givetash ------~------8 • The Cord • Wednesday, January 13. 2010 Tl NATIONAL Nat1onal Editor Linda Givetash • [email protected] --~======~====~~======---~======----======~====~~====== Low education enrolment If there are not jobs out 1 D Canada receives a D in the Conference Board of Canada's report for the number of there asking for PhDs le Y< PhD graduates in comparison to competing countries around the globe and if they aren't paid a really what we would like to strive continue on to PhDs;• said Lafleur. The report attributes Canada's significantly more .... It Yl HEATHER GIES for." Norris commented that a major "comparative weaknesses" in doc w STAF!: WRITER Brenda Lafleur, Conference Board limitation of the PhD report is that torate level education to its "failure is probably rational for S1 of Canada program director of fore the indicator is based on the num to fund world-class universities:' t~ The Conference Board of Canada casting and analysis and author of ber ofPhDs per capita and that only According to Norris, funding is a students to not continue et recently released "How Canada Per the report, stated in an interview graduates between the ages of 25 significant concern, as institutions forms." a report outlining Canada's with The Cord that one goal of the and 29 are considered in the study. in Canada, particularly in Ontario, ontoPhDs:' D relative performance in specific ar report is "to create awareness and With this kind of analysis, the are relatively poorly-funded, where D eas compared to 16 other developed to start people discussing Cana question of quantity versus quality as many other countries provide fi -Brenda Lafleur, Conference Board director n countries. da's place and ranking in the global inevitably comes into play. nancial support more generously. CJ Although Canada was granted an economy:' Tara Orchard, co-ordinator of S1 A ranking in education and skills, it career consulting at Laurier's Ca A lack of payoff h received a D grade for the indicator reer Development Centre, noted The report states that compared to A measuring PhD graduates, securing The value of doctorate that many Canadians are taking other countries, Canada offers little uncertainty of how to use one's PhD a a last place position among the 17 level education longer to complete their PhDs, of incentive in terms of employment can result in underemployment of s countries included in the study. Lafleur explains that in terms of ten spending time between de opportunities and financial benefits, doctoral graduates. T "I was somewhat alarmed when Canada's number of doctoral gradu grees working to help fund their suggesting that the lack ofpayoff However, higher education and we ranked so low compared to the ates, there are complications about education. dissuades the pursuit of doctoral knowledge, when complemented D rest of the world," said dean of grad whether there should, or will be, any Even without this factor, theCa studies. with the right experience, can be A uate studies at Laurier Joan Norris. change. nadian education system, consisting While Orchard admitted that leveraged effectively. g "I really want to find out what the "Ifthere are not jobs out there of a four-year undergraduate de Canada possibly graduates fewer Orchard states that historically, c ... rating is all about and why the asking for PhDs and if they aren't gree, often a two-year masters pro PhDs as a result of creating less op most PhDs do not find jobs in aca h Conference Board thought we ought paid significantly more .... It is prob gram and four-year doctoral pro portunity, she stresses the value a demia but rather in the private sec lJ to get aD rather than an A, which is ably rational for students to not gram easily puts PhDs at age 29 or doctorate has for those who leverage tor; and she and Norris both noted tl out of the stipulated age bracket. their degree properly. the decline in the number of oppor s Differing education systems in "If they have positioned them tunities in academia in the last few I other countries have implications selves appropriately more education years in Canada. 800 PhD students in 2007 for the number of students who pays off financially ... [and they) can Given this factor and the eco I per 100.000 aged 25 to 29 graduate within this range. get the right compensation within nomic constraints that determine I 700 "There was no attempt to look [their) field:' research funding, it is evident that D at the different kinds of programs," Norris added that within aca doctoral graduates in Canada may a stated Norris. demia, the income potential for face challenges. 600 She used the example of Laurier's PhDs is much greater than master social work PhD program to further level graduates. In the private sec 500 demonstrate the restrictions of the tor, however, there is a great deal of report, explaining that many who variation. Canada versus 400 study social work at this advanced Doctorate degrees consume con level have spent years in practice siderable time, money and effort, the world after completing their masters and and may not add significantly more 300 return for their doctorate as mature value over a lifetime than a masters -Canada has received a D grade students. level education. on PhDs smce 1998. 200 Skeptical herself of these num "Most people get PhDs not be -Top performers have cons1s bers, Lafleur used data for a wider cause of the money." said Norris, tently been Sweden. Sw tzerland age range, 2 5 to 34. to test whether "but because they love what they and F1nland 100 the exclusion of more mature gradu are doing and want to pursue some -Sweden granted 734 doctor ates skewed results. thing at a much greater depth:' al degrees per 100.000 people This study changed Canada's Although Norris believes that aged 25 to 29 1n 2007 ranking minimally, moving it up one most graduate students are highly -Canada has a last place standing spot to second last. focused, Orchard explained that of 209 PhDs per 100.000. Research funding cut Canada in brief No new stimulus plan for Canadian government at the end The federal government's finances that support the Canadian upcoming budget of December through Science for Council on Learning will not be renewed in March of this year OTTAWA- According to Prime Peace, enforcing the need to dras Minister Stephen Harper at a press tically reduce carbon emissions as conference on Jan. 11, a new stimu quickly as possible. research regarding the terms of un Sharma explained, "They have lus plan will not be introduced with Although the letter does not out KRISTEN DUVALL derstanding the issues, the effects the research, they know where their the budget this March. line a specific timeline to reduce COPD "-!A-"T"-IO;:::.;..:N'-'A=-L ____ of debt and tuition and the quality post-secondary education is .... A spending program has been carbon emissions, Burkhardt said of our post-secondary education • In order to improve our post deemed unnecessary as the econo the change has to happen within the As of March 10, 2010, federal fund system. secondary education system, we my has stabilized, moving out of a decade. ing for the Canadian Council on "[These organizations) have been need to know where we stand recession. - Ashley Gaboury, CUP Central Bu Learning (CCL) will not be re invaluable for understanding our jurisdictionally and with other The current $46-billion stimu reau Chief newed. As a result, research con system," she said. countries." lus package will be phased out as ducted to evaluate and improve CASA is advocating for the Ca Research is essential to main scheduled by Mar. 31, 2011. government programs for post nadian government to make a com taining the quality level of Canada's The deficits amounting due to the secondary education will be cut. mitment to post-secondary educa education in comparison to other recession should not lead to detri Canadians take to the According to Kory Preston, Wil tion research to evaluate, improve· countries. mental structural deficits. streets online frid Laurier University Students' and ensure high-quality learn- "If the population makes post -Compiled by Linda Givetash MONTREAL (CUP) -Canadians Union vice-president of university ing. secondary education important, have been anything but quiet since affairs, "It's a disappointment [and) "Without these research organi the government will recognize Prime Minister Stephen Harper leaves us in a very difficult situ zations, student organizations like that,n said Sharma. once again requested that Parlia ation when it comes to trying to WLUSU are going to have to rely Faculty band t~ther ment be suspended. evaluate our post-secondary edu on their own research methods and against climate Change A contingent of anti-prorogation cation system." quite frankly we don't have the re WINNIPEG (CUP)-Dr. Helmut Canadians has convened through a In the past year, the ability to sources in order to do the type of The CCL Burkhardt, a professor emeritus at Facebook group called "Canadians conduct research to improve and research these organizations need;' -Supports research initiatives Ryerson University, believes there is Against Proroguing Parliament," understand post-secondary edu Preston said. regarding educat1on In all no question about the scientific ne which, as of the afternoon of Jan. cation in Canada has been hit hard Research is also important be disciplines. cessity of replacing oil and coal with 12, had a membership of close to due to the loss of funding from the cause employment opportunities -Collaborates w ith governments. renewable energy. 172,000. Canada Millennium Scholarship are greater in Ontario for those school boards. the Canadian Politicians often claim economic In contrast, the "I Support the Foundation (CMSF), the Canadian with a post-secondary education. Teachers' Federation and NGOs infeasibility as the major hurdle to Prorogation of Parliament and the Policy Research Networks (CPRN) In reflection of the lack of gov to establish research pnont1es. jump from tried and true fossil fuels Prime Minister of Canadan Face and most recently the CCL. ernment support, Canada has fall -Establishes networks and sup to renewable energy, said Burkhardt, book group had about 8oo members Arati Sharma, national director en behind other Organization for ports knowledge shanng whose discipline is physics. at the same moment. of the Canadian Alliance of Stu Economic Co-operation and De -Develops the Compos1te In an effort to bring attention to - Michael Bramadat-Willcock, The dent Associations (CASA), ana velopment (OECD) countries in Learn1ng Index wh1ch measures climate change, faculty members Concord ian tionallobby group, explained that comparing post-secondary educa the country s performance in life from universities from across the the CCL and CMSF have done great tion information. long learning. country signed an open letter to the The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 NATIONAL • 9 Ontario's post-secondary education participation rates among 18 to 24 year olds is 40 per cent. • OUSA brea-ks down barriers "We have 1,000 fortune cookies LINDA GIVETASH to give out and each fortune cookie LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDITOR is filled with a little fact about edu cation," said Kory Preston, Wilfrid The Ontario Undergraduate Student Laurier University Students' Union Alliance ( OUSA) is hosting their vice-president of university affairs. Blue Chair Campaign at seven cam In addition to providing informa puses across Ontarioin the interest tion, an on-campus party will be of raising awareness about the bar held by each school on Jan. 14. riers keeping prospective students Laurier's event will be hosted at out of post-secondary institutions. Wilf's starting at 9 p.m., featuring "It's really OUSA taking action to a performance by Let's Go To War. draw attention to the fact that in the Wilf's bartending staffhave also Ontario post-secondary education created a special blue chair drink for system there are countless nun1bers the occasion. of students who don't have access "We're going to provide some in to our institution and to a univer teractive activities for students who sity degree;· explained president of do come out and attend that event to DICKSON KOO CORD GRAPHICS OUSA Dan Moulton. start the discussion abo1.,1t what are Laurier is one of seven schools to host the Blue Chair Campaign to advocate for greater access to The campuses involved are pro the barriers to university and send post-secondary education for all potential students in Ontario by reducing financial constraints. viding information to students from a message to the government that Jan. 11 to 22 regarding the financial, these barriers should be reduced," that our events themselves were and promote education in local send(ing] the message to the gov cultural, geographical and motiva said Preston. barrier-free and we felt that in these neighbourhoods. ernment that universities matter:· tional barriers that preventyouth in While some of the participating tough economic times charging a Preston expressed a desire to re Bringing the issue forward to be Ontario from pursuing a post-sec schools, including the University couple of extra dollars to a student · instate a fundraising campaign in come a priority within the provincial ondary education. ofWestern Ontario, are using the might be a deterrent from coming future years once the economic bur government will hopefully lead to At both the Waterloo and Brant campaign as an opportunity to raise ( out to our event," explained Preston. den on current students is not as greater funding in the future. ford campuses, Laurier students will funds for community education ini In the previous two years of the severe. "We need to see more leadership be encouraged to join the discussion tiatives, Laurier has decided not to campaign, Laurier did raise money For now, Preston stated that the on that part of our government and about the challenges of accessing incorporat~ a fundraising campaign. for Pathways to Education Kitch priority of th·e campaign at Lau students are calling for that across university. "We really wanted to make sure ener which works to reduce poverty rier, "is having this discussion and the province;· said Moulton. Now Accepting Nominations! Schaus Award for Staff (2009 Winner: Joan Leeson) * Presented to a member of Laurier's staff in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Laurier community. * Hoffmann-Little Award for Faculty (2009 Winner: Dr. Mark Baetz) Presented to a Laurier faculty member in recognition of excellence in teaching and professional endeavour. All current or former faculty are eligible. _* Faculty Mentoring Award (2009 Winner: Dr. James Mason) Recognizes a faculty member for his/her outstanding mentorship and support to student(s) while the student(s) are completing independent research as part of their degree requirements. Deadline Date: Friday, February 12th LAIRIER \ I l \I '\ I thecord.ca 10 • The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 The "'I\ INTERNATIONAL sp International Editor Paula Millar • [email protected] Greece: The 15 The stages of Greece's budget deficit (]) 2c 12 (]) DE black sheep u ' 1- to gs_ 9 £ LAU of the euro .g 6 STAF (]) u IMF officials are preparing to visit Greece Vl to help stabilize the economy and -~ 3 (]) reverse the country's financial woes c-wr ~ \J that· ofyo ALEXANDROS MITSIOPOULOS deficit, has given way to whispers of 0 tre s1 CORD INTERNATIONAL default. Projected Actual budget Promised budget Budget deficit n Failing to provide any tangible budget deficit deficit deficit after new allowable by EU playi Greek politicians have been able to solution to the battered economy, it year: methodically escape responsibil- will be years before any of Greece's plan enacted Laur ity for the country's financial woes EU allies will trust their figures "V for years by blaming their respective again. seco predect:ssors. While the house rules of the Euro taris However, as the Greek economy strictly prohibit bailouts and call befo· continues its plunge, this excuse is for exorbitant fines for large mon European Central Bank Jean-Claude the aforementioned plan on Dec. refer no longer acceptable. ey loans; they have been poorly Trichet urged Papandreou to be even 14, credit rating agencies such as Greece statistics 2005 According to figures estimated by enforced. bolder; a request that hinted toward Moody's, Fitch and Standard & Poor n the centre-left Pasok government, it For now, the talk that Greece will slashing public sector pay. downgraded Greece's credit from an 40% Mas· has been revealed that Greece's pro require the assistance of the Inter At an EU summit on Dec. 10, Pa A-to aBBB+. Percentage of the eurozone debt that jected budget deficit for 2009 of 6.7 national Monetary Fund (IMF) or pandreou blamed rampant corrup This is a phenomenon by which, Greece. Italy. Portugal. Ireland hers per cent has leaptto 12.7 per cent. seek a bailout from its EU friends is tion as one of the main factors con all factors considered, had a 4~8o per and Spain are responsible for. iske. The reaction of an infuriated EU simply that. tributing to a corroded economy. cent chance of occurrence. "( has triggered a devastating collapse Currently, Greece is required to While pessimists often refer Despite the economic problems, 10% hes< in the Greek bond markets, tak- raise over 55 billion EUR this year to corruption "as central a part of the Pasok government has the fore Percentage the Greek govern playi ing European investors for a white to maintain pension payments and Greece as the Acropolis," they re sight to recognize that Greece's ment agreed to cut public sector TI knuckled ride. salaries while refinancing its debt main unconvinced that the excuse problems extend far beyond spending by. in December 2009. The• Along with a deficit, Greece is ex with an estimated timeline of six will build support for unpopular finances. in order to curb the country's pres. periencing public debt that is esti months. reforms. Riddled with underemployment, growing deficit. succ mated to rise to 125 per cent in the 40 per cent of this moneywill be Papandreou has proposed a pay an education and health care system his li comingyear from the current 113 required within the first four months freeze for civil servants, public sec that badly need reform and a failing· 12 fami percent. by any means necessary: a clear in tor recruiting and military expendi attempt at transparency, the outset The number of years the euro H The previous government, the dication of dire times. tures, a: 10 per cent cut in operating looks grim. has existed as a currency. lean centre-right new democracy, has di Prime Minister Georgos Papan budget and an increase in taxes for However, with systematic, cal bane vulged that Greece manipulated its dreou, elected this past October the wealthy - a plan that has pro culated and honest considerations, 16 . "\' figures to meet the demands of the with a large majority government, jected to decrease the deficit down Greece still harbours the capability The number of nations 1n the SOW Euro in 2001. has been credited with taking coura to 8.7 per cent. to become a considerable European eurozone. weli This, in combination with their geous steps toward reform. Skeptics are unconvinced. presence. plair deteriorating public debt and trade Nonetheless, President of the Following the presentation of lean Mob justice 2009, two men and one woman shot a bus driver in the city of Solola. Mob justice arose when the three found criminals were subsequently beaten and burned alive. There have been several additional cases of lynchings ending in beatings, ston ing, burnings and hangings. letters@cordweekly com These unofficial sentences, while There's still time primitive in their practice, have Corruption is a reality for many gov proved to fulfill the need for justice to apply! ernments around the world. harboured by many Guatemalans. In countries like Guatemala, cor To outsiders, these incidents of ruption is a part of everyday life. In mob justice are proof that Guatema May 2009,lawyer Rodrigo Rosen lans have begun to take justice into berg, fearing for his life, pre-record their own hands. Laurier professor ed a video accusing President Alvaro Alex Latta says, "Guatemala's so Colom of his imminent murder. ciety has been shaped by a culture Hours later, the lawyer was mur of impunity. It's not simply about dered and the video was made pub the justice system failing, it's about lic. The video left the Guatemalan political power manipulating the population divided. justice system so that it upholds the This case, unlike many other interests of the wealthy. In that con Guatemalan cases, was dealt with text,local people taking a range of rather quickly. Due to Guatemala's justice matters into their own hands ~r;m- Your graduate experience matters - corrupt justice system, 98 per cent becomes fairly understandable~ of crimes are left unsolved and un Undeniably, these acts of mob see what Laurier has to offer! punished. Unsurprisingly, Guate justice represent desperate calls mala has one of the highest crime for change in government action. It rates in the world. appears that the citizens of Guate • pursue your research and scholarly interests in a personalized environment that In 2009, there were over 5.400 mala have decided, on their own ac fosters academic excellence recorded murders. Today, because cord, to counter corruption in their • guaranteed financial support for research-based master's and doctoral students the average Guatemalan is not able country. • many innovative programs, including 25 master's and 8 doctoral degree programs to easily access the justice system, Too many families have watched citizens have the illusion that stay criminals get ball. after only minimal • students are consistently ranked among the best in Canada ing alive necessitates reliance on the jail time. The rise in lynchings and • faculty are involved teachers, mentors and active researchers "every man for himself" strategy. injuries in the pastyear shows that 'Thj Furthermore, even reporting a Guatemalans are no longer willing alto crime in the country today can put to tolerate corruption. If this mob mo1 Apply at www.wlu.ca/gradstudies one's life in danger. justice persists, it appears Guate inst I\ i I f 1 i d I a 11 r i c r ll 11 1 I' c r ' 1 t if I \\ a t c r I o o , 0 11 I a 1 i o Recently, there has been a rise in malans are preparing for a larger lynching in Guatemala. On Dec. 23, stand against corruption. The Cord • Wednesday, January 13, 2010 INTERNATIONAL • 11 BATUMI, GEORGIA UNITED STATES AFGHANISTAN GREAT BRITAIN World in brief Russia Today reports that John According to Ria Novosti, Sarah According to the BBC, a recent poll The BBC reports that a lunchbox McCain has been named a Palin, McCain's running-mate in revealed that Mghans are optimistic inspection reveals that only one -Compiled by Paula Millar national hero of Georgia. Tbilisi's the 2008 U.S. presidential election, about the future. 70 per cent of per cent of British schoolchildren recognition of McCain stems from has joined the Fox News team. Palin those polled believed the country is receive packed lunches from home his unwavering support of the small will be providing political analysis making steps in the right direction; that meet official nutritional country during its August 2008 war and commentary on a number of the this figure is up from just 40 per cent standards as defined by the British with Russia. network's programs. last year. government. Internal turmoil resurges in Iran Anti-government demonstrations heat up once more in Tehran as the Iranian government, fearful for its future, resumes repressive tactics in an effort to crack down on the country's dissenters MELISSA CUPOVIC Abdolkarim Soroush, one ofthe Choosing between evils movement do not necessarily Iran information STAFF WR ITER five signatories, claims that al The perceivealeaders of the move represent the views ofthe Green though the previously outlined ment are Mir Hossein Mousavi, Movement. The history: Last June, nationwide demonstra manifesto is not an extensive list Mohammed I "BREAKING THE CULTURE OF SILENCE" J&nuary 88-84Ul, 8010 Ktt1 ~te S-pt AiruYS, WOY~h ops, 6.x-pert l>A ~L J)Lsew.ssto~, e~terta t~me~t, Food. Andrea Smith Kqnoa tickeu: OoDfennce Dele,.a fickeu : FREE Students I $5 Community $ 15 Students 1 $20 Community Information and Tickets available at v: ~ LAIRIER co www.gcclaurler.org Arts St~dents ' Advancement Program - 12 • Features Editor Shannon Busta • [email protected] FEATURES 'There is no such thing as a s Features Editor Shannon Busta catches up with members of Laurier's LGBT/0 commiunity to get some perspective on issues of acceptance, understanding and coming out on campus tis only natural to seek out ac can paralyze feel the need to hide According to Rose, the Rainbow diffic Terms to be aware of ceptance from others. Universi their true sexual orientation because Centre has acted as a safe haven for unde ties are well known as havens of external pressures. him. "The centre was the first place I "T LGBTIQ: Lesb an Gay. Brsexual Transgender. lntersexed Ifor difference and diversity. As "The number one thing right now came when I moved to Laurier and it meia and Queer centres for progressive thinking, in is to get that discussion going. We was the first place I was accepted. It plain clusive attitudes and open-rnind are missing out on a large comrnu is a service on one level, but it is also other Heterosexual: A heterosexual man or woman s pnmary edness, they often attract a broad nity, and it is not about oppression a community," he reminisced. don't sexual and romant attraction s to people of the other spectrum of individuals. or homophobia, it's about being The Rainbow Centre, so often un but it sex. Some peop e who consader themselves he erosexual Here at Laurier, consistent efforts afraid that asking questions will be derstood as strictly a place for gay will i have had sexual contact w th people of the same sex are made to ensure that as many insulting; Strathy stressed. men and lesbian women, has be ~I I eter sexua people are also re erred to as stra gh • people as possible feel as though "There is no such thing as a stu come a community for anyone at morf they belong and are fundamental to pid question," added Cory Souza, a Laurier seeking to explore sexual is no campus Life. Being a Laurier Hawk is third-year English and film studies orientation, whether their own, or andf not, and should never be, dependant student who is also a volunteer at simply better understanding the De on race, ethnicity, religion or sexual the Rainbow Centre. sexual orientation of others. emhi orientation. Every year steps are made to em shou Institutions ofhigher learning, brace those who have been margin - OJ>' however, like any sector of soci alized in the past. Laurier appears to asha ety, are not perfect. There are still be on the cusp of socially aware uni • • whic members of the Laurier community versities in Canada. As Gabe Rose, open who feel less than welcome and dif a transgender first-year arts student is no ferent, even in this age of apparent explains, "It shows how much Lau tt "VI political correctness. education and rier considers diversity to be an im didn' acceptance. portant topic." "I really think the Rainbow Cen went One such group, Laurier's lesbian, tre helps influence student views in was! gay, bisexual, transgender, inter a positive way" Cory Souza, a long agair sexed and queer {LGBTIQ) commu time volunteer at the Rainbow Cen "I 1 nity, still struggles against a lack of • • tre, said. "It's not just 'a place for the Cent! education and the remnants of his gays:" fourt torically ingrained prejudice. Souza has been open about his form "I think that we have come a far sexual orientation for years, com andl way with acceptance, but on the ing out to his friends and family in so rn: way to finding acceptance we have The Rainbow Centre,located in grade1o. La: missed out on some important the basement'' of MacDonald House Though Souza exudes confidence, conti steps; Maeve Strathy, a fifth-year was founded in 2006 and as Rose he understands the realities that go restc English major and former volunteer believes, is highly representative of along with coming out about one's awall at the Rainbow Centre explains. Laurier's forward-thinking student sexuality. "IfI didn't have enough ~at I body and administration. I self-esteem I would not have been so we Prior to the 2005-06 academic able to deal with the backlash and ouru • • year, the Rainbow Centre as we questions; he explained. That be spect know it did not exist. In its place ing said, Souza made a point to was a campus club known as Global highlight that • [coming out] is not a tt {gay, lesbian or bisexual at Laurier). struggle, it's a journey." Though Global's presence on cam It has been a journey for Rose as "[Laurier] is an accepting com pus was fundamental in bringing the well, who, as a female to male trans munity but now there are people university up to speed in terms of gendered individual finds it can be who are afraid to ask questions with social awareness, it did not function the fear that they are going to offend as a student service. someone:' When Global became the Rain Unfortunately this fear some bow Centre, it made the important times translates into an over-zeal jump from generic campus club to ous sense of political correctness, being a necessary student service. leaving important subjects left un This transition afforded the much touched. needed centre adequate funding and Though we are reaching a point in a permanent location on campus. our culture where homophobia is no longer acceptable, education is es Ife• sential to understanding and under standing is needed for true equality. alo For those who have not yet come out, anxiety and fear can be over whelming. Self-loathing and denial no• I really think the fror Rainbow Centre helps any influence student views -Ga~ in a positive way. It's not just 'a place for the I think that we have gays:" ''come a far way with -Cory Souza acceptance, but on What is the difference the way to finding between sex and gender? There is no such thing as acceptance we have Biological sex is determrned by the genetics. anatomy '' a stupid question." missed out on some and physrology of the rndividual. important steps." Gender rdentrty refers how an indivrdual identifies their internal and psychologrcal sense of self with regards to gender. feminrnrty, masculinity and/or androgyny. Gen -Maeve Strathy der is often mistakenly believed to be determined by br ologrcal sex. but the two are actually independent from one another -Cory Souza FEATURES The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 • 13 a stupid question' nbow difficult making others around him renfor understand his gender identity. tplace I "The most important thing for :rand it me is not being rude," Rose ex pted. It plained on the topic of educating tis also others about his gender identity. "I don't want to be a jerk to anyone, ten un but ifsomeone is calling me a 'she; I 'rgay will gently correct them. be "I feel as though I can be a lot leat more open about myself here. There mal is no external pressure from parents I m,or and family anymore." the Despite the fact that campus life embodies many of the ideals we should all hope for in our society - open-mindedness, diversity and a shared desire to learn about that I think it is more of a which we do not understand, being open about ones sexual orientation struggle [coming out as is not an easy step. "When I first came to Laurier I transgendered]because didn't know anyone, so I kind of •Cen went back into the closet again, it there is a fair amount of lewsin was starting the process all over Liong again," said Strathy. mental gymnastics that wCen "I was involved with the Rainbow : for the Centre for my second, third and need to take place in fourth year. It was an opportunity this for me to become more comfortable order for understanding ~om and be part of a service that makes lily in so many others more comfortable.· to be achieved:' Laurier has the opportunity to ~dence , continue being an example for the - GabeRose !hat go rest of society through our socially one's aware attitudes. The next step is to ough expand our understanding ofothers been so we can all better accommodate und our unique qualities in the most re at be- spectful ways possible. to is nota oseas e trans ;anbe TRINA SCHMIT GRAPHICS EDITOR H I feel as though I can be a lot more open about myself here. There is no external pressure Laurier's history of homophobia from parents and family , It is poss1ble to track the changes in Laurier's acceptance of sexual orientations that do not conform rtelps anymore. to a hetero-normalcy by looking at two stories from our very recent history :vtews -GabeRose 15 years later WLUSU is now accepting of the queer community It's So 1f you're different. having been born with a homosexual orientation. then don't come to Laurier. You're not supposed to exist here. It doesn't matter if you are honest. Intelligent. studious. caring. hard-working. >rthe an asset to society and a wonderful person - if you also happen to be gay. WLUSU doesn't want you around. You're not human. obviously. - Letter to the ed1tor that appeared in The Cord on January 21. 1982 This letter was written in response to WLUSU's policies towards a group of individuals who identified themselves as 'Laurier's Gays'. The students were denied the right to establish themselves as a campus club on account of their sexual orientation "Faggot" is not an OK thing to call anyone On November 14. 2007. the front page of The Cord was plastered with the disheartening headline ·Ho mophobia hit Wilfs last Thursday." The true open-mindedness of this campus was made very clear when the audience. enjoying headlining band Casey Baker and the Buffalo Sinners. backed away from the stage and ended their night early after Casey Baker called an audience member who had mooned the stage a 'fuckin' faggot." Immediately af ter these comments were uttered. the band's microphones were shut off and the show ended. The negative response to Baker's inappropriate comment IS representative of the leaps and bounds Lau rier has made 1n terms of 1ts acceptance and appreciation of diversity. 14 • The Cord • Wednesday, January 13, 2010 ARTS Arts Editor Rebecca Vasluianu • [email protected] While ridiculing shows like Jersey Shore, we often end up replicating them and watching them religiously TRINA SCHMIDT GRAPHICS EDITOR Twitter and Facebook statuses and fight with award-winning writers Steven was a babe, Kristen By watching The Hills we weren't people willing to shell out their and audiences who longed to be was a bitch and L.C. had long, only supporting the Speidi press hard-earned cash for a glimpse of challenged. beautiful hair - it was a winning machine but funding their lifestyle. the over-tanned and over-gelled Sure, these shows were entertain combination. Those boobs and that nose - we speaks volumes about who we are as ing (so is watching a frat boy do a Surf culture took off, blonde high bought them. And so it continues people. keg stand), but what do they offer? lights skyrocketed and Laguna was with Jersey Shore. Ate we shallow or are we preten It's like eating pan-Asian cuisine the talk of the town. We claim to hate it, we mock tious? Ate we voyeuristic or is this - suitable at the time, butyou never Why embrace who we are when them endlessly and Michael Cera just another. exampl~ of society's in walk away satisfied. we can mimic the spoiled and embraced his inner "Guido" with his fatuation with the freak tlag? Why · . And when Laguna Beach entered cavalier? own makeover, but by making it the do we stop living our own reality to the scene, the craze soared to a Sure, most of us don't drive a go-to series for the university-aged ith the recent an indulge in the highly-edited version whole new level. Lexus, but that doesn't stop us demographic, we're essentially jus nouncement that the of somebody else's? Sure, M1V's The Real World had from attempting to impersonate tifYing their ignorance, stupidity and cast ofM1V's Jersey Clearly, Jersey Shore is not the be been around since the mid-90s, but near-actors. the qualities many have spent their Shore is appearing in ginning. Blame Survivor; it's clear most of us were too far removed As the franchise progressed with lives working to fight against. WToronto come February, I think it's that at the turn of the century we got from the Generation X crusades that an inevitable spin-off show called Sure, we chalk up our viewership safe to assume that the show's On a taste of a brand new type ofpro made up the controversy behind the The Hills, the scripted drama en to a fascination with the ridiculous, tario ratings will jump as those gramming - a "realistic" glimpse series. gulfed us all. but when we waste hours of our not well-versed in "Jersey speak" into the lives of other people who But suddenly with a Hilary Duff Credible journalists began cover own lives observing the empty ex attempt to acquaint themselves are "just like us". theme song and a variety of dramat ing Lauren-Speidi drama, and the istence of others, isn't that a little with the ignorant, crass and offen After all, couldn't everyone relate ic camera angles, a whole new gen heavily-styled cast was soon ap ridiculous? sive. to Richard Hatch or Sue the truck eration was introduced to a different pearing in (horrible) movies and The cast of Jersey Shore are grac Now, I know what you're probably driver? kind of programming. After all, La writing books. ing magazines, creating slang and thinking- it's M1V, it's a joke, it's After that, it was a reality 1V free guna Beach was real. Suddenly Us superficial club have reached the point ofgetting funny, don't take it seriously. for-all as The Amazing Race, The Bach Unlike The O.C., these were the scene was an accredited destina paid to appear at nightclubs. But the fact is that shows like Jer elor, Big Brother and The Biggest Loser real lives ofthe rich and fabulous - tion. Plastic surgery, Botox, cheap What's "the situation"? We just sey Shore are the new "it" thing. made their way to mainstream tele and they were only a couple years sex, drugs and bad music were not sponsored the cast's Ed Hardy Quotes making their way into vision, beginning their decade-long apart from us in age. only pined for, but justified. wardrobes. In review: Not your typical vampire film While he doesn't have a hard-on personally I'll stick to 10 per cent first economically driven vampires PETER KULING for a human love interest, he does cream. interested in making sure blood WLU PROFESSOR constantly lament his identity as a What Daybreakers doesn't deliver never stops flowing for the right vamp, offering countless languish is a standard action movie of any price. In the wake of the recent teen ro ing scenes where he hopes tore variety. Neill's character reminded me of mantic craze over vampires, Day claim his humanity. Don't expect amazing choreogra an undead Michael Douglas in Oli breakers emerges as a breath offresh Daybreakers creates an incred phy or shoot-out sequences; action ver Stone's Wall Street. air, although it's a short breath at ibly realistic world for its vampires sequences included in the film are I had never seen an opening quite best. despite the fact that it suffers from mundane at best. like the one this film offers, show This isn't the vampire movie to many typical low-budget qualities This is not the next Blade or ing a young 14-year-old vampire girl top all others in recent memory, but like few sets and occasional Austra Underworld. writing a note about how she detests it does a good job of delivering on lian accents shining through. However, lack of action aside, never being able to actually grow the concepts it puts forward. Effective elements on-screen in you should be prepared for some of up. The film centres on Edward Dal cluded things like subway adver the goriest effects to hit screens in a She walks out her front door one ton (Ethan Hawke), a vampire he tisements for vampiric life prod while. morning as the sun begins to rise, matologist looking to find a suitable ucts. The Spierigs only other feature, and you can imagine what happens blood substitute to feed the world's I had never thought that a vamp Undead (2001), centres around a next. massive vampire population in might want to use Crest-style Whit zombie epidemic with tons ofgreat Amidst all the other dying movies 2019. eStrips to make their fangs look kills and monstrous creatures. trying to come to life this January, Humans are all but extinct, with their brightest. They recreate these elements with you should remember that Daybreak the remaining ones captive in blood These small touches, like a set de goretastic make-up and buckets ers won't amaze you, but won't dis farms or surviving as rebel gangs sign featuring all glass and metal to upon buckets of blood effects. Plus, appoint you either. outside the vampire-populated keep wood out ofvampire life, really I didn't mind that vamps staked This short sci-fi horror film Starring: Ethan Hawke and Willem cities. lent to the effective creation of this through the heart actually explode in doesn't waste any time getting to Directed by: Michael and Peter Spierig Hawke comes off as a bit of a undead future. this flick. the heart of intentions, and its pulse, Release date: Jan. 8, 2010 parody of Edward from the Twilight Coffee shops in the movie serve Sam Neill makes a refreshing while vague, does show up from series. java with 20 per cent human blood; return to the screen as one of the time to time. ~ The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 ARTS • 15 "We're the most famous people in the world" -Reality television personality Spencer Pratt, speaking about he and hi$ wife Heidi Montag's success after MTV's hit show The Hills. Worth the wait Despite having to wait almost three hours for headliners Arkells to take the stage at Wilt's, patrons got an unforgettable show LAURA SEDGWICK "We always get excited to play shows. The novelty hasn't worn off yet, and I don't think it's going to," n Thursday night, hours Ifthere's one thing said Kerman. before the show even " Before the band took the stage, started, a long line we've learned from great Kerman commented on his pre formed outside ofWilf's show rituals. 0- with good reason, because later Canadian bands ... it's "We do a 'hands-in' and a dif that night Arkells, a talented group ferent cheer before every show;· he ofyoung musicians, would take cen to treat everybody well. said, adding that "[the cheer] de tre stage. pends on what the theme of the Though Arkells have only been All that stuff goes a long night is:' playing together for a couple of Though he didn't know at the years. this is their third time at way, especially since we time what the theme would be (it Laurier. turned out to be "easy-rider"), he "Waterloo has become like our know what it's like to be mentioned a time when they played second home," lead vocalist and gui in St. Catherine's and their guitarist, tarist Max Kerman told The Cord a band playing for only Mike DeAngelis, got food poison before the band took stage, also ing from the chicken shwarma place referring to their final tour date of $50 a night:' they ate at previous to the show. 2009 at Starlight in December. "We did 'shwarma on three'," The band met in Hamilton at Mc laughed Kerman. "It seemed Master University, and Kerman said - Max Kennan, Arkells appropriate:· that the relationship the band mem vocalist and guitarist Kerman also described their mu bers have developed through touring sic as "kind of like a big campfire is key. sing along." "Chemistry is really important," However, at Wilf's that night, it he said, "andyou build chemistry by was anything but a campfire. Wilfs playing together a lot." resembled more of a zoo with pa Throughout his interview with "Ifthere is one thing we've trons ranging from the confused to The Cord, Kerman was gracious, ex learned from great Canadian bands the ecstatic. pressing appreciation for his band's [such as The Stills, Sam Roberts, the Arkells were extremely well re success so far and for everything in Tragically Hip and Joel Plaskett), it's ceived by the audience that was his life, including his friends and I to treat everybody well. singing, dancing and snapping family. "All that stuff goes a long way, es along to their songs. He also explained how important pecially since we know what it's like Throughout their set, the band did learning is to him and the rest of the to be a band playing for only $50 a a number of covers including"Ain't band. night. That was us literally a year too Proud to Beg" by The Ternpta · "We're students of rock 'n' roll, and a half ago," he continued. tions and "Ms. Jackson" by Outkast, so we're always trying to learn why Despite their recent success, for as well as their own hits, including we like a certain sound," he said, ex reasons aforementioned Arkells "Oh, the Boss is Coming!" and "Bal plaining that Arkells make a point to try to maintain the "spirit of the lad ofHugo Chavez". NICK LACHANCE PW TOGRAPf1 i "''ANAGER learn from other musicians. underdog." Keyboardist Dan Griffin onstage at Wilt's last Thursday night. Private bedrooms Individual leases Minutes to both universities (just across Bricker St. from laurier) New laundry facility Parking available [Q r >:II NICK LACHANCE ~ ~(.)TOGRAPHY MANAGtR 'There's quite an interactive engagement. So the different media allow for more materiality, texture, spatial play ... it just becomes more sensuous somehow.·- Ed Pien, describing his multimedia installation at the Robert Langen which runs until Feb. 13. Read the full story online at thecord.ca , 16 • ARTS The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 2010 in the film industry The Golden Globes Sundance Film Festival Screen Actors Guild Awards The Oscars Jan.17 Jan. 21 - Jan. 31 Jan. 23 Mar. 7 Independent student musical takes stcige Rooted: A New Musical held shows last Friday and Saturday,· the cast will host a post-show screening Tuesday at 7 p.m. The musical's appeal was in its Stefanie Wasserman, as the eager I MORGAN ALAN amateur spirit and, above all else, first-year student Jamie, was radiant CORD ARTS ~ __ ability to engage its audience of so- in her performance and undoubt cial actiVists. edly the strongest vocalist of the he Maureen Forrester Re- The producers clearly knew their company. cital Hall was swept up in audience, with asides on social is- The Rooted cast's ability to func drum beats and good vi- sues and references to activist cul- tion as a group regrettably acted as Tbrations this past weekend ture receiving vocal praise fro111 a 4ouble-edged sword, as ensemble when Rooted: A New Musical saw its those in attendance. numbers consistently outshone world premiere. Nicole Ricard led the cast as Rob- solos and duets, creating a strong Created as "fun entertainment in, a guitarist and reluctant poet imbalance. for activists" according to producer looking for life beyond textbooks This problem was in part due to Laura McDonald, the musical fol- and classes. the on-stage accompanying band lowed a group of friends as they Robin functioned as a narrator that frequently drowned out the navigated the trials and tribulations to the student-organized musical's sometimes quiet soloists. of a year at university. events, toeing the line between ac- Solo issues aside, the music (as Through song and narrative, Root· tive participant and fourth wall- led by composer and music director. ed explored issues ofprivilege, aca- breaking observer. Richard Garvey), was consistently demia and the power ofcommunity. With her charm and smoky voice, lively and up-beat. Written and directed by Janice Ricard was suited perfectly for the "Let's All Flee To B.C. the Act I Lee, the musical was created inde- leading role. finale in praise ofthe free-thinking pendently of any campus group or The cast was rounded out by a province, stands out as the musical's organization, with the exception of tight-knit ensemble, each repre- most memorable number. local grant support. r senting a different aspect ofuniver- Despite any minor shortcomings, The do-it-yourself scrappy atti- sity life and campus "'lture. Rooted:ANewMusicalwas an experi tude that guided Rooteas production Lindsay Edwards played Eryn, an ence ultimately carried by the charm I process carried over into its perfor- enthusiastic residence don and "big of its production, the charisma of mance and became its most endear- sister" to the cast, who was a joy to its cast and the overall fun of its ing quality. watch on-stage. presentation. An audience expecting lavish Sean Gallagher and Amy Hunter, For those who missed Rooteas sets, elaborate costumes and com- playing couple-in-conflict Will and two performances, a post-show plex choreography would have b"ten · Mira; grounded tttemusical ~ ~and castdiscussion will sorely disappointed with the musi- 1 their well-acted scenes and strong occur next Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the J NICK LACHANCE Pf•OTOGRA.,:-W MANAC..I:.ri cal Rooted. I vocal ability. Grad Lounge. Nicole Ricard and Stefanie Wasserman during the performance. . •\\\ · ~flY. • OO.OAIIDH® ~OAWOO.Hrn:lil"~ www.rodiolourier.com ,~'tt~ WUHOO'lirn:m ~©mrn:JIDw~rn:u ~\ RADIOLAUR .IER.CO ~M Alive @ 9 with .Lainey, Liz, Andrew, Allie and Cameron Hits and . 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The week-long event has attracted a significant amount of students and attention from the university: this year there are 21 teams participating, with between 20-40 members on each team. The appeal of this week is the fun and ridiculous ac __ tivities that take place and the emphasis on drinking. , For example, the scavenger hunt is filled with ex treme demands. Last years' hunt had teams search for a tanning bed, which had to then be transported to campus. This year, they must bring in a pony. Don't be fooled, students really do follow through with these items. Other events, such as the dress up pageant, required teams to dress up three members in outrageous and of ten extremely vulgar costumes, answer pointless ques tions and perform a "talent" like "creating everything around you" a Ia Adam and Eve. Despite Winter Carnival's popularity, its fundamen tal purpose on campus is questionable. Shouldn't there be more focus on academics at Lau rier as it is a post-secondary educational facility? Students participating in the annual event often sac rifice their academics. This can create stress for those who want to be in volved, as students who choose to participate often feel pressure to attend as many events as they can in order to support their teams, regardless oftheir class schedule. Events ofthis nature should be held outside of class time so that academics do not have to be sacrificed for social activities. The so-year anniversary provides the perfect op portunity for the university to examine the presence of Winter Carnival on campus and question what we stand for as a university. Students should ask themselves whether a week built around heavy drinking, vulgarity and missed classes is something the Laurier community should so heavily pride itself on. TRINA SCHMIDT GRAPHICS EOITOfl -The Cord Editorial Board .Unavailab .l e grades an 1nconven1ence Even though second semester is already underway, -·- :_~J ---··o as far as minority going to feel silly six months from some students have still not received their marks from administrations go. It's about rolling now when Harper has the entire the fall semester. Unfortunately, this is not a new prob with the punches on some matters house wrapped around his finger. lem for Laurier students. and waiting for the precise moment But I doubt it. Professors are supposed to adhere to guidelines set of weakness in your opponent. I think the fight became too in out in the collective agreement, which states they must As the leader of a minority gov tense for the prime minister and he submit grades to the registrar's office within 96 hours of ernment, I imagine Harper casts a wanted to utilize the constitution; the final examination. DAVID GOLDBERG glance over his shoulder quite often. extending his term, appealing to the Though this may seem like a short amount oftime, it WEB EDITOR He has good days and bad. That's Tories' best interests and stacking is necessary to begin the process of uploading marks in probably the most difficult aspect of the senate. order to have them ready for students before second se it all - the defense. Regardless of Harper's true inten mester begins. When Harper slipped into proroga The first time Harper request tions, he should not be singled out Students are given deadlines throughout the year tion for the second time during his ed prorogation was in December as the only prime minister to use and are expected to adhere to them. If they do not meet term as prime minister, opposing 2008 due to a Liberal-NDP-Bloc prorogation in this manner: it's not these expectations they are penalized. parties and Canadian citizens ex coalition. true. However, some professors do not seem concerned pressed anger. His response to Canadians' dis The Globe and Mail's Norman with punctuality when it comes to meeting deadlines What many might not understand content was to argue that a coalition Spector pointed out on his Jan. 9 for students. is that prorogation is simply a part would be undemocratic and that to blog that Jean Chretien prorogued Yet professors are not solely to blame. The university of the parliamentary cycle; however, fulfill their obligation of functioning in similar situations- avoiding in administration does not enforce the policy set out in the the instances in which Harper has like a responsible government they quiries at seemingly opportune mo collective agreement, which provides little motivation used it to his political advantage are needed time away to prepare Cana ments throughout his term. for professors to follow through on the guidelines. questionable. da for the economic turmoil ahead. Just because Chretien did it then Students are paying significant amounts of tuition Let's compare Canadian politics Fair enough. Harper wanted a doesn't make it right now. Besides fees for efficient services. to boxing. chance to prove to Canadians that he wasting money, prorogation is a sign It is ridiculous that by mid-January grades still have Ifyou know boxing well, you'll was the man to lead them through a of a weak administration. not been made available for students. know the sport is demanding. To the global recession. Any boxer will tell you that keep Both university administration and professors have casual spectator it may appear to be Perhaps then Liberal party leader ing your hands up, ready to block a responsibility to fuJfill their contractual obligations, two beefcakes battling it out for al Stephane Dion and the other op and attack, for 180 seconds is especially when students are the ones impacted if they pha male supremacy: whoever lands position leaders reacted melodra excruciating. don't. the most powerful punch wins. matically, still seething from the By the time the bell rings, your However, those who know the fresh wounds of a lost election a few arms feel like you've been holding -The Cord Editorial Board sport deeply will tell you that there's months prior. up two buckets of water for the same much more to it. It's about main This time around, though, there amount of time. taining eye contact, keeping your is more on the table and no one will I don't think Harper wants give up This unsigned editorial is based offinfomuzl discussions and feet moving to avoid being an easy ever know Harper's true motives. We his title just yet. It's my thinking that then agreed upon by the majority ofThe Cord's editorial board, target and keeping your gloves up at can only speculate. any prime minister who requests which consists of16 senior Cord staff including the Editor-in all times. Did he want to delay the investi prorogation for the purpose of get Chief and Opinion Editor. The arguments made may reference The average Canadian's impres gation regarding the torture of M ting an action plan together is guilty anyfocts that have been made available through interviews. sion of politics in this country is ghan detainees? Was the failure of of political cowardice. documents or other sourr:es. The views presented do not neces Harper vs. Ignatieff; the winner is Copenhagen too much international If not, why did Canadians pay sarily reflect those ofThe Cord's volunteers. staffor WLUSP. the one who gets to reside on 24 press already with the Olympics millions of dollars to have an elec Sussex Dr. only one month away? tion only to spend months in a static Yet our political landscape is more The third option is that Harper is position? The COld Is published by complex than that. There are several a savvy political beast. Maybe there You don't get to catch your breath Wolfrid uuMr Unhlers~ty Student Pubhcations. Contact Bryn Ossington. WLUSP PreSident and CEO parties in contention for the pieces are some undergirding visions to in the middle of a round. The fight 75 Uniwrsity A~.W. Wat~oo ON N2l3C5 ofparliament. The Conservatives this prorogue and the protestors are ain't over 'til it's over. 2010 The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 • 19 r earn ied and 1ints, on. THE FORUM Letters to the Editor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 18 marks the day dedicated to remembering the lost civil rights activist Carter G. Woodson is the founder of Martin Luther King, Jr. what is marked today as Black His -Recognized for his nonviolent po tory Month; it commenced in 1926 litical activism for racist discrimina as Negro History Week, held in the tion, civil rights activism. second week of February to mark -Delivered the "I have a dream" the significance of President Abra speech during the march on Wash ham Lincoln's and Frederick Doug ington in 1963. lass's birthdays. Frederick Douglass, a once-en slaved man turned abolitionist, be came an immense contributor to the elimination of the slave trade and the release of those enslaved. 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I Technology at Laurier is ineffec- I was not published until Jan. 6, de tive; essential services such as We spite it supposedly being finished in bCT went down for 10 days starting December. Nov. 1 2008 and the beginning days There are also times when books of classes last semester. are not available, such as both my Also, Laurier Web Information philosophy in film textbooks which System (LORIS) randomly goes will be about two weeks late. BEN SANDIFORD down at inopportune moments, This inability to follow deadlines letters@thl"cord ca such as last summer when I was try would be the kiss of death in the ing to register for my classes. It took corporate world, but here it is treat University students have long been me between four and five hours to ed as a slight inconvenience that on the front lines of political and so select courses because LORIS was students can do nothing about. cial change. They played a key role constantly crashing due to its in I feel that the university adminis in the civil rights movements dur ability to handle high traffic loads. tration often champions higher edu ing the 1960s and were influential As this traffic load is fairly pre cation as a privilege and that stu in political uprisings such as Prague dictable every year, it makes one dents should be grateful for what Springs or Tiananmen Square. wonder why the university has not ever they get and that they should With such an important histori permanently resolved this issue yet. not complain or question obvious cal role one would expect that uni The new syllabus policy is yet an problems. I have found this to be versity students would be entitled other example of the university mis a strange conceptcon- to some respect. However, I have treating students. Not only are syl sidering?tehighcost 4"d 7 ' found that university students are labi not given out in class, but they we pay duectly '" more often than not treated like sec are often difficult to locate as they through tuition ond-class citizens and held in con are scattered haphazardly through and indirect tempt by wider society. out the Laurier website. ly through our The recent rise of stoner and frat Students are then chided for not taxes. films like Animal House, Old School having one printed off. Seeing as Change appears and Van Wilder portray students as how a syllabus is supposed to repre to be in the air with politicians like drunken morons who are the scum sent a contract between the student U.S. president Barack Obama, who of society. Popular culture seems to and professor it seems strange that has based his rise to power on the convey a general message that stu one is supposed to agree to a con support ofyouth, and Liberal party dents are irresponsible, indifferent tract that is not particularly visible leader Michael Ignatieff, who has and less deserving of competent or accessible. toured Canadian universities in an service than the average population. You would not, for instance, buy effort to gamer support. There has While I have found my experience a car from someone who sent you been some restoration to student in university to be an overwhelm on a quest to find the contract. This respect; however, a defiant stigma ingly positive one, I have also found inconsideration extends far beyond remains. that there is a somewhat careless at simple technological ineptitude. Students should not have to toler- titude towards students. Getting textbooks is yet another ate condescension or incompetence There are certain things that are ordeal. There is no excuse for in and should expect and demand clearly visible at Wilfrid Laurier complete booklists being presented higher standards and respect both University that would not be toler as finished products, such as this from their school and from society ated in other parts of society. semester when the final booklist in general. KATIE FITZGERALD IRD GRAPHICS ------ When? Tuesday, January 26th Event Where? Senate & Board Chamber Details Time? 6:15 p.m. Cost? $1 0/ Student /" (Includes 1 free drink and appetizers) You will learn: LAIRIER How to communicate effectively LA.RIER ~ T LDE:\T \LL\1:\I How to foster meaningful relationships How to overcome communication challenges To purchase tickets visit: www.laurieralumni.ca/LSA I I "'t ...J The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 • 21 SPORTS Sports Editor Justin Fauteux • [email protected] Volleyball Hawks $plit weeke.nd After losing to the Queen's Gaels and beating the RMC Paladins, the women's volleyball team sits at a record of 4-8 "There were a couple tight situ- JUSTIN FAUTEUX 1 ations tonight where we were able SPORTS EDITOR to come out on top and we've had those same situations come up in On Friday night, the Wllfrid Lau our other matches against teams of rier Golden Hawks' women's vol all calibre:' leyball team opened 2010 the same "[RMC] may not be the strongest way they closed 2009: with a loss. team in the league but the situations Stuck in a six-game losing streak, that we were able to succeed in to- · the Hawks fell in straight sets to the day are ones that we face in every Queen's Gaels, and it appeared as match." though the newyear would bcing no According to Snider, the biggest relief to the struggling team. issue all season has been a lack of "That loss to Queen's left a pretty experience. The team features six sour taste in our mouths," said head rookies and three second-years, but coach Luke Snider. Snider believes they are improving "We got ourselves in some tough steadily. situations and we weren't able to "We're continuing to move along find a way to come out on top~ the right path," he said. The following night, the Hawks "Capitalizing in those tough situ received the remedy to their con ations at the end of sets is definitely tinuing woes when the winless Roy the main positive we can take away al Military College (RMC) Paladins from this weekend; we just need to paid a visit to the Wilfrid Laurier learn to play like that on a regular e Athletic Complex. basis." The purple and gold dominated The Hawks now sit at 4-8, put the match from start to finish, win tingthem second-last in the Ontar I ning in straight sets and ending io University Athletics (OUA) west their losing streak at seven games. division. Things won't get much M[Against RMC] it was incredibly easier for them this weekend as they important for us to simply prove to begin a four-game road trip with ROSALIE EID STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ourselves that we are able to win; a game against the 10-i McMaster A pair of Hawks block an attempted spike during their 3-0 win over the RMC Paladins. said Snider. Marauders. Athletes and alcohol Coaches and players discuss drinking of training. The muscles' source TIEJA MACLAUGHLIN of energy, adenosine triphosphate STAFF WRITER (ATP), is reduced, lowering endur ance and making one weak and Every athlete knows that in order tired. to excel in any sport a high level of Protein synthesis also dimin commitment, responsibility and ishes, resulting in impeded muscle sacrifice is required. The body must growth. Testosterone-and the hu be in peak condition both physically man growth hormone (HGH), es and mentally in order to perform at sential hormones in muscle growth a high level of cempetition. and tissue repair, are decreased by The effect of alcohol on athletic as much as 70 per cent, not to men performance is often underesti tion the body becomes severely mated, but if one takes the time to dehydrated. examine how much it actually alters "Our practices are so physically the body, it's staggering. demanding that you don't need the Alcohol is a toxin. effects of alcohol compounded on It destroys the body's ability to top of that," commented manager of heal itself, erases any positive ef football operations and head coach fects of working out and practicing Gary Jeffries. proper nutrition and lessens brain Not only is physical performance 1-: function and mental capacity. affected, but a player's mental game For example, according to a Uni is thrown off. Brain cells are killed; versity of Notre Dame study, if one therefore, the ability to learn, store consumes five drinks in a given and retain information (such as night, it would take three days for plays) is altered. Sleep patterns can one's body to fully recover. The be disrupted as well, affecting one's 100-150 calories per drink is con memory formation, among other verted directly into fatty acid, com things. parable to three hamburgers from "You can probably only hit a 6o McDonald's. per cent performance level;' said p~~ts "I've talked to all of my players Erik Kroman, captain of the men's and they understand the negative volleyball team. "It's obviously det effects [of alcohol] and how long rimental to ,Your performance when WLUSP IS LOOKING FOR it takes to leave your system," said you're hungover and tired from head coach of the women's lacrosse drinking." PHOTOGRAPHERS team Lynn Orth, who implements While some athletes flirt with a 48 hour no-drinking policy before a fine line between partying and HIRING. NOW! game days. competing, successful individu- The policy has clearly been work als and teams are ahead ofthe ing for Orth, who has coached her pack, outworking their competition APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE team to seven straight Ontario Uni arid tweaking their bodies into top IN THE BASEMENT OF versity Athletics (OUA) champion shape. shipgames. "Players know they're not sup THE MACDONALD HOUSE REZ Most athletes should recognize posed to be drinking," said fifth IN THE WLUSP OFFICE that quick recovery time, whether year baseball player Elliot Shrive. post-injury or post-workout, is "As a varsity athlete and a respon PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO: essential. sible adult, you should respect your YUSUF AT [email protected] However, the consumption of al teammates and want to play enough NICK AT [email protected] cohol, completely erases the benefit. 'not to do it:' 22 • SPORTS The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 Behind the Hawk: GOLDEN HAWK lJDA~L Andrea Ironside ltl1a•• .. championships, three Laurier ath )ea.., 11·17. 2010 KEVIN CAMPBELL lete of the week honours, three On lDCINI'OODIRD STA F ~' WRITER tario University Athletics (OUA) ...... All-Star nominatio!Ul, two Cana w tloi:My 1 · ,...... 0 There's a reason head coach Rick dian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) wv~a·Yerk:) Osborne decided to give Andrea championship tournament All-Star Ironside the captain's "C" this past nods and one CIS Second Team All ...... 71- W..W...80 year to lead the Golden Hawks' Canadian. w IIMketball " 0 Western 83 women's hockey team. Ironside is quick to note that W V(Jiwyball 3 • RMC 0 Ironside's mix of passion, moti many people in her life have had a W Hockey 5 o Y-1 M Vulleyballt • UNMwl 3 vation and leadership are all on con significant role in her success. stant display on and off the ice. This MI've had quite a few influences in .....o is evident in the Hawks' astounding my life. My family has always been W VolleyiNII 0 ~.._.n·:. .3 17-0 record so far this season. very supportive and I've had great M Hudey 4 o lruck 2 The fifth -year kinesiology major coaches along the way, Rick [Os MV.,...1-I.Iwal3 .. ~ 3o Yodc2 got her start in hockey in her home borne] being one of them. He's been town of Collingwood at the tender a great mentor, a great coach and an ....0 .. age of six. even greater friend." - M HocUy 4 • W•r.rloo 5 "I played boys' minor hockey and Ironside's decision to come to it was just watching my two broth Laurier seemed simple enough. "[I u ...,..,n..... n ° G uelph 47 ers play when I was growing up that came because of] Jim Rayburn." w ..., ...., .Guelph 54 made me want to play." recalled laughed Ironside. "He's a really good Ironside. scout and I couldn't say no to that 1IIPCDI8NQ1HJDMI~ Since then, the Ironside boys have face." hung up their skates, but the tal The team has come to know the ented right-winger continues to be captain's lighter side, as she is al a source of inspiration to her team ways keeping the dressing room in mates at Laurier. good spirits during critical games. Ironside's colourful and humor MI knew I was coming into a great ous personality can frequently be program, they were coming off a seen at the rink, even if the sunshine I national championship and it was can't. something I wanted to be a part of,' MPractice at Laurier is at 6:30 in said Ironside. the morning and if it's not, then it's So, what is the captain doing at n:oo at night:• she said. when not she's lacing them up? Shortage of practice facilities and I MReading." groaned Ironside, ice times may be a challenging fac echoing the band ofburdened stu- ·F-J,tt tor for the Golden Hawks, but it dent athletes. ~~v ., w~ hasn't stopped them in the past, as Ironside said success in the wom ~~AI\"Jti!, 7: lQ ~. na. they have won six straight provincial en's game comes from speed and ~~ championships. special teams; both are area.S that ~ ~" 1\Bo\11 ()\)\\ '""o""1"'~ co-o" Are you ready to graduate but aren t exactly sure of a career path? Or maybe you o~~f;f. f\\oG~ need further skills to top off your diploma or degree. Program coordinators of our highly respected post-grad programs in Health & Community Services, Business, Engineering and IT, Media and Languages will be on hand to answer your questions and give insight into their programs. 2010 The Cord • Wednesday. January 13, 2010 • 23 .... le TUES FEBRUARY 2ND 11 AM~4PM, CONCOURSE --~···-~ ry l't THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO VOICE YOUR OUESTIONS AND CONCERNS TO THE = CANDIDATESI :nee ...... ly hat 1ge." NOMINATIONS PACKAGES DUE 'le e WED ~ J~ 2D ~ CONCOURSE e tch- -,. OPEN FORUM TUES ~ FEBt) 2 ~ CONCOURSE ~ -:::.. ELECTION DAYII g.,...... ! lwn..n.. r.u..J.va.t 1a mat.Ufof icalcon'"'n· cmlsslonhu THURS~ FEB~ 4 • CONCOURSE Nhen ttate- ''t"=~ and ('OJU~ tsofhurerr 4...... ti1. cialfOC'USon ~-Waterloo, Wilfrid Lau bttpbilotO- andffeedOm tldi.sKntaze ondduo..p aro(neithl!r ,ltpru~llto ... _ t!wbdp FOR MORE OOllRMAllON. CONTACT IIICmi_BEBRY: CHIEF RETURNING OFFICER 24 • SPORTS The Cord • Wednesday. January 13. 2010 Women's hockey still perfect recording her QUA-leading 10th JUSTIN FAUTEUX shut-out ofthe season, securing the SPORTS EDITOR 1-owin. Veteran forward Kaley Powers The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks' scored the lone goal of the game, women's hockey team continued to giving her nine on the season - good exert their dominance over the rest enough for the team lead. Powers of Ontario in their first two games has emerged as an offensive power of the new year as they defeated the this season, making up for some of York Lions and the University ofTo the scoring lost with the graduation ronto Varsity Blues to improve their of star forward Lauren Barch. record to 17-0. "Everyone on this team is so easy "I really couldn't have asked for to work with. No matter who you're anything better than York and To on the ice with there's someone ronto coming out the break; said there to supportyou and give you head coach Rick Osborne. "They chances to put the puck in the net," both played well at the Concordia said Powers. tournament (over the break] and "Everybody's contributing from they're both on their way up in the top to bottom whether it's on the standings. I think the mental aspect scoreboard, winning battles or cre of the game always suffers when you ating chances, everyone's been ter have a layoff and these games really rific all season:' got us going again." This is the second consecutive The Hawks showed no signs of a season in which the Hawks have holiday hangover on Saturday night received the 17-0 mark after going where they came away with a 5-1 26-1lastyear, not losing until the fi win over the Lions, who are ranked nal game ofthe season. third in the Ontario University Ath In the past six years, the purple letics {OUA) standings. Leading the and gold have only lost nine regu way for the purple and gold were lar season games on their way to six rookie sensation Candice Styles and straight provincial titles. Quite sim team captain Andrea Ironside, who ply, this team owns the OUA. each contributed a pair ofgoals to "We definitely get a lot ofgood the victory. challenges from the OUA but the "Against York I thought we saw a depth of this team is what sets us really big, well-conditioned team," apart," said Osborne. said Osborne. "But thanks to our "This team is just so deep and so speed, in the end I think they finally fast that we feel comfortable with ran out ofgas." virtually any player on the ice in any On Sunday night, the Hawks ran situation.:' into a hot goalie in the Blues' Kendyl Despite their success within On YUSUF KIDWAI PHOTCX.R APrlY MANAGrR Valenta. tario, the Hawks have been forced to Hawks' rookie Candice Styles (44) battles U ofTs Martie Mclaughlin (14) during Laurier's 1-0 win. The second-year faced a 38-shot settle for the silver medal at the Ca barrage and turned aside all but one, nadian Interuniversity Sport {CIS) "Everyone this year is on the same "We all know that the ultimate undefeated this weekend when they but that wasn't enough to give her championship for the past two years page; we're all here for one com I goal is to finally go the whole way host a pair of games against their team the win. and they won't be satisfied until they mon goal and we all work towards it : and win nationals this year." cross-town rivals from the Univer Fourth-year Lix Knox waster can recapture the glory of the 2004- every time we show up to the rink." 1 The number-two nationally sity ofWaterloo. rific in the Laurier net once again, 05 aeuon and win CIS gold. said Powers. 1 ranked Hawb_willlook to remain Hawks S po rt~_ _in br~ . Quinney signs with Argos On Monday, Laurier alumnus Peter Quinney was signed by the Toronto lose Argonauts. Quinney played fullback for the Golden Hawks' football team for five seasons before finishing his univer battle sity career this past fall. The Belleville native finished his career as a Golden Hawk with 197 JAMIE NEUGEBAUER rushing yards, 604 receiving yards STM-~ WRTER and two touchdowns. Quinney was drafted in the fifth The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks' round oflast year's CFL draft by the men's hockey team continued its Winnipeg Blue Bombers but failed struggle to pick up wins against se to make the team out of training rious Ontario University Athletics camp and returned to Laurier to play {OUA) Western Conference compe out his final year of eligibility. tition last Thursday. - Compiled by Justin Fauteux The season's second battle of Wa terloo ended in the same way as the first one in a 5-4 overtime win for the Warriors. Basketball teams continue It was a valiant display of re up and down seasons silience that gave the Hawks the Over the weekend the Golden chance in overtime as the Warriors Hawks' basketball teams, both jumped out to a 4-1lead by the 5:32 sporting 3-5 records, went on the mark ofthe second period. road to play the Guelph Gryphons The fourth tally, courtesy of tal YUSUF KIDWAI PHO TOGRAPHY MANAGFR and the Western Mustangs for their ented forward Kirt Hill, chased One of the multiple brawls that broke out during the latest installment of the battle of Waterloo. For first contests of 2010. Hawks' starter Ryan Daniels from the second time this season the Hawks came out on the short end of a 5-4 overtime final. Both squads came out on top the net after allowing four goals on against the Gryphons but lost to the 19shots. Star Laurier forward Paul Brad ended the game as his snap-shot a single win in six games thus far Mustangs. The teams return home "They had a few good bounces in ley had his team-leading 14th goal beat a screened MacDougald 3:13 in. I against the top four teams in the this weekend to face off against the the first and second period," com of the year with six minutes to go to "I thought our effort was good to QUA's Western Conference. All four Lakehead Thunderwolves. mented Laurier head coach Kelly send the game into overtime. night, especially since we haven't of the one-goal games in those six - Compiled by Justin Fauteux Nobes. As is customary in the Lauri played in a month," said Nobes. were losses for Laurier. "I twas an opportunity to get (vet er-Waterloo rivalry, there was no "They got some fortunate bounc This inability to win tight games eran goaltender] Jeff MacDougald in shortage of physicality and rough es in the first period and we ran out against in-conference rivals will the game when Ryan was not having housing before and after the whis of steam a little bit towards the end need to be rectified very soon, as Middle distance team kicks his A-game:' tle. ofthe game. I'm not overly con four of their nine remaining match off season in Toronto MacDougald came in after Hill's Five 10-minute misconducts were cerned; we picked up a point.• es are against the three teams that The Laurier middle distance track goal and was steady, allowing only handed out, three to the Warriors "There are definitely positives to join them in the top four spots in team had its inaugural meet this one goal {the game-winner) on 21 and two to the Hawks. take out of this game." the division: Waterloo, Western and past weekend, competing in the shots in just under 38 minutes of "It is an intense rivalry when On Friday night, the Hawks man- Lakehead. 2010 Nike Sharon Anderson Memo play. you are playing the cross-town ri 1 aged to get back in the win column As it stands now, Laurier sits rial Track Meet hosted by the Uni The comeback reflected the 2009- vals," said Bradley. "You just find a with a 4-2 road win over the Brock in second place in the OUA West versity ofToronto. 10 Golden Hawks' reliance on spe way to play through it ... hopefully Badgers. The purple and gold were em Conference and lays claim to First-year Sohaib Ikram had the cial teams to be offensively success on the ice you can get the job done propelled to victory largely thanks to ninth spot in the national rankings strongest outing for the Hawks, fin ful, as all three goals that brought regardless." a two-goal night from second-year heading into next weekend, where ishing 10th in the 1500 metres and the game even by 14:02 of the fi- Although the Hawks dominated forward Jordan Bonneville. they will return home to take on setting a school record with a time nal period were notched with the overtime, it was a counter-attacking Despite the Hawks' strong 13-4- the Badgers as well as the Guelph of4:04.o8. man-advantage. rush by the aforementioned Hill that , 2 overall record, they have had only Gryphons. ,- Compiled by Justin Fauteux