A WILFRIDTHELAURIER STUDENT PUBLICATIONCORD VOLUME XXXIII ISSUE 21 FEBRUARY 4 1993 Apathy sweeps student elections

Murder suspect charged Greg Sloan Cord News to many Waterloo students com- puters with the help of three other "there is a sense of relief felt by campus much safer for them- ing forward with information. students. When the students did everybody from knowing who is selves. A third year Waterloo engineer- The police narrowed down the not co-operate he allegedly be- responsible." He doesn't think The fact that a murder was ing student has been arrested in list of suspects from the many came emotional and left. things will ever be the same committed just down the road, connection with the New Year's names they received. Zaharchuk, 34, a graduate stu- again. "It makes you realize uni- and by a student, has made many Day murder of David Zahar- As a result of the information dent in chemical engineering, was versities are a part of the com- Laurier students think about their chuk. received from the students, found dead about 3 a.m. New munity, and susceptible to all the own safety. Second year Honours Twenty-three year-old Kris homicide detectives travelled to Year's Day in the Engineering 1 dangers found there." History major Andrew Mclllmur- Eric Warkentin has been charged Hinton, Alberta, where they inter- building where he had been Mackenzie said there are a ray said, "I thought this kind of with second-degree murder. viewed Warkentin for six days. working to finish his PhD thesis. number of things people can do to thing only happened in Detroit. Warkentin surrendered to Water- Warkentin was there on a univer- Two floors of the building make themselves safer on It's scary to see such an incident loo regional police Monday, Feb- sity co-op term. that Zaharchuk was found in were campus. The university put out a occur so close to home." ruary 1. The man police sought was damaged. Police still believe that pamphlet of common sense safety "The most disturbing thing Constable Dennis Butcher of seen in a computer room in the Zaharchuk was simply in the tips, such as telling someone your about this murder was that Zahar- the homicide branch said the university's engineering complex wrong place at the wrong time. whereabouts or plans. By doing chuk was an innocent victim," composite sketch of a "potential on the night of the murder. He Waterloo University Chief of these simple things Mackenzie said Honours Business student witness" released last month led was trying to use University com- Security A 1 Mackenzie said, said everyone can make the Mike Cowley

INSIDE 1 News Marsden defends class cuts...... page 3 Sports Hockey Hawks edge to top page 9 Entertainment Penderecki Quartet poetic page 15 Comment Lighten Up Canada (Day) ...page 21

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NewsEDITOR : SHELDON PAGE ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR : INGRID NIELSEN NEWS Marsden defends cuts government. that there was little correlation claiming they can't offer a legiti- Carey Waters Cord News the She said that Laurier "struck gold" with the between class size and admittance mate degree." Marsden denied The atmosphere of Friday $14.6 million dollar capital grant to graduate school. Some of the that this statement was true, afternoon's open forum on class for the new science building. This students retaliated that they liked saying that there is no department cuts was strained and resentful. money, she said, could not have the opportunity for intimacy and at Laurier that can not offer a le- Dr. Lorna Marsden agreed to been used for operating functions. personal growth in small classes. gitimate degree. "If there is any the forum in response to stu- Despite this initial presenta- Marsden responded that offer- question about the quality of a de- dent complaints of dissatisfac- tion there were several bitter ing such opportunities isn't gree, the degree will be can- tion over the proposed cuts in statements and questions when necessarily the function of a uni- celed." class selection and faculty. the floor became open to the stu- versity. "I can't believe the presi- The forum kept returning to The forum began with a deci- dents. dent of a university is saying that the same questions of the quality sion as to the format of the meet- One student began by criticiz- universities aren't for personal of education and the benefits of ing. The local television and ing the advertising image that growth," said Scott Lovell, a third small classes. Finally, Marsden newspaper press was present, and Laurier gives to high school stu- year Political Science major. "I'm said that they were out of time. a decision had to be made as to dents. She felt that she was advising my brother not to go Marsden offered to accept any whether the meeting would be a "deceived into coming here." Her here," he said. future invitation for another ses- formal, detailed presentation to statement produced applause Another student expressed the sion in the same location or any- the press or a more informal, from many of the other students. concern that "chairpersons are where else on the campus. standardized forum. Marsden responded by producing The topic was deemed a rela- statistics on the class sizes at tively general one, a decision was Laurier compared to other Charity success made to keep the press. schools, but many people still The attitude of the students disgruntled. seemed Lianne Jewitt present was confrontational, From that point on many of Cord News despite Marsden's detailed initial the comments were angry and "Everyone had a really good time," said co-ordinator Natalie Lorna Marsden. pic: Jo-Ann Julien presentation. She attempted to ex- even accusatory. "Why aren't we Meagher about the Third Annual Charity Ball. plain the "dramatic cut to univer- and to keep internal planning. in the Concourse right now?," "Over two-hundred people," attended the Valhalla Inn, Meagher sity funding by the government" The Wilgar and Gough com- one individual asked. He also said said. resulting in less than zero funding mittees on staff redeployment and that the forum should have been Among them were Fran Wdowczyk, Student Life co-ordinator for for the operating budget. academic restructuring aided the held in the middle of the week W.L.U, who gave a speech and address to the students, and John Marsden explained that the university in "reorganizing from when more people could have Summers, Councillorfor the City of Waterloo. university is forced to take steps within." been present. Marsden responded Also in attendance was the Pilon family, including daughter to reduce the budget. Marsden also said that there is that she would be willing to have Krista, who suffers a spinal disorder, and is affiliated with the Marsden said that the main a misunderstanding regarding dif- another meeting in the Concourse Sunshine Foundation, the focus charity of the Ball's support. objectives were to continue to of- ferentiation between the capital at any time. The Sunshine Foundation "grants wishes," to terminally ill, fer the best possible education and operating grants offered from Marsden also made the point severely ill and severely physically disabled children. Corporate sponsors and a raffle provide donations to the charity. But if you're wondering what the thirty dollars-a-ticket went to, it Travelling with drugs could covered the "operating expenses, tickets, D.J and meal," Meagher said. Meagher said the Ball is a way of getting students involved in the mean death penalty to students community, and she hopes it will become "a Laurier tradition."

TORONTO (CUP) - The feder- 29 per cent were born after 1960, drug traffickers when they agree al government is warning stu- making them the second largest to carry packages to Canada from dents that if they smoke up on age group in foreign prisons after acquaintances abroad. spring break, they may live to people born between 1950-59. "People may ask you to take a regret it. "They think that because they package back to Canada for rela- In the weeks before reading are Canadians, some kind of tives. Most people would say week, the Department of External safety net falls down around 'sure' and then when they're get- Affairs is placing ads in student them, but that's not the case. ting on the flight back home, newspapers and youth travel They're subject to the laws of the customs discovers drugs in it," magazines across Canada country in which they find them- said one official with the anti- cautioning students on the selves," said Chapman, adding drug campaign. dangers of buying or transporting the Canadian government cannot External Affairs will also be drugs while they are in other interfere in foreign justice. distributing "Gambit" to univer- countries. Officials at External Affairs sities — a recently-launched film

The ads warn that penalties said drug laws vary in severity on drug use abroad - as part of for using or transporting drugs from country to country. For ex- its youth campaign. Charity Ball revellers ham it up. pic: Jim Elkins can vary from "hard labour, a life ample, in Jamaica, punishment sentence, or even the death penal- ranges from a fine to six months ty-" in prison, while in Malaysia the Officials with External Af- sentence for drug trafficking is Free trade imperils women fairs' anti-drug program say they death. are targeting students because David Smith is co-ordinator Pat Brethour Cord News statistics and information from of the Student Work Abroad Pro- A North American free trade zone will undermine Canada's so- the RCMP and Canadian consu- gram (SWAP), an agency which cial programs, imperiling women and children lates show youth form a large helps students find jobs and live says the former president of the Canadian Labour Congress. proportion of Canadians being temporarily abroad. Shirley Carr, in a Wednesday evening speech at Paul charged and imprisoned for drug Smith said the program warns Laurier's Martin Centre, said North free trade carrying. students against buying drugs and American will exact a "hor- rendous price" from Canadians. "University students have that problems with SWAP stu- "The cost of free trade will continue to be high for women," she been picked because they are dents are rare. "A few years ago said. "Canada has a very progressive force, they usually in the age group we find one of our students reported work if can ever find that a job." are most affected by this and two of his roommates were Carr said that frustration by spring break is a time when lots caught with a small amount of caused free trade's economic upheaval of students tend to be travelling," hashish, but the police didn't could increase the abuse of women and children, while re- versing the said Jeffery Chapman, a commu- press charges against them," he gains of feminism in the workplace. "Massive unemployment nications officer with External said. "In recent years nothing has creates a sense of family hostility," she said. "Massive unemployment sends back Affairs. come to my attention. We really women into the home." Carr also said that free min- According to statistics col- haven't had anything except the trade would pressure Canada to lower imum wage, and to reduce the level of programs the lected by the department, half of odd rumour." social to those of American South and Mexico. the Canadians in prisons overseas Aside from willful drug use, "We have worked as Canadians bloody hard for [Canadian are in on drug charges — about officials say many young all that social programs]," she said. "We want, first of all to remain Cana- 300 people. Of number, unwitting Shirley pic : the total travelers also become Carr. Ken McGuffin dian." THE CORD 4 News Thursday, February 11, 1993 Will he stay or will he go

Mike Loeters Commentary Some would argue that it is significant movement. I would argue that the Prime forbid), but whichever way the inevitable that the Tories will This would lead one to say Minister's Office is looking at the election goes I would not expect It still seems to be up in the air have a new leader in the next that the party will demand a new situation quite differently. What him to stay on as leader for more with many whether Brian Mul- election. The rationale for this is leader to give the party a fresh they see are two other national than two years. At this time I will stay on as country image roney will leader for that this has never seen a and new life for the next leaders who are also not exciting expect an outsider to come in and the next election. leader and party so low in election. Can the Tories the voting electorate. In recent lead the party to give it a fresh popularity polls party. I would say that there are as the PC think they can win an election weeks Jean Chretien has failed face and image with voters. If many strong arguments for both For two years now Mulroney and with Mulroney as spokesman and miserably in exciting the voters they bring someone from inside sides of this issue, but one makes the Tories have sat in last place figurehead? This would be their with his 'new' liberalism. People as leader, like Michael Wilson, more clear sense to me. among the big three, with little greatest impediment to victory. tend to view him as a relic from the party would have the image of the past that represents no new being 'a lot of the same' and 'no- ideas for the country. thing new'. And I think what the Audrey McLaughlin is anoth- Tories need more than anything is er leader that has been unable to "something new and exciting to 'rally the troops' for the upcom- voters. Campus audit ing election. Even though she has One must also consider that a enjoyed the top position among leadership campaign right now Crawford Samuel Cord News the leaders in the polls, people would only divide the party, and saulted. "Especially at night," said Stangret, "when still have trouble seeing her as it would be extremely difficult to there are less cars illuminating [the area]." Prime Minister. Maybe it is her heal the wounds in time to go to Gerry McGeachy, in Honours Philosophy, and Both participants wrote that the area was well image, lack of a sense of strong battle in a national election, espe- Alexandra Stangret, Vice President of Univer- cared for. The pathways were clear, and there were leadership, or a perceived in- cially if an individual from out- sity Affairs, along with several others, no racist, or sexist slogans around. ability to make the tough deci- side the party was brought in to volunteered to complete the Metrac Safety audit Next was an assessment of the Seminary from sions. lead (unless they were extremely of the Laurier campus last Wednesday night. the parking lot at the opposite side of Albert Street. And so if you were analyzing charismatic like Trudeau). Both Volunteers were split up into teams of two, one Stangret said, "It's different right now because what appears to be the general the party and voters would need male and one female, and asked to tour and assess there's still a lot of people around." feelings of the electorate, do you time to adjust and be comfortable the safety of certain geographic segments on and The front of the Seminary was reported to be think Mulroney has a lot to lose? with such a transition. off campus. McGeachy and Stangret assessed the well lit, open, busy, and well maintained. I think the answer is no. Sure Like most voters, I would like area around the Seminary and the Students' Union The area around the Student Union Building Mulroney is not popular with the to see Mulroney gone now once Building. was toured as well. electorate, but neither are the and for all. But the critical ob- participants write The safety audit required that McGeachy said his general impression was that others. Therefore you go into an server might also agree with me whether areas down their findings on the following: the area is "pretty safe." He felt that the audit was election with party leadership as a in saying that I have never seen a good the lighting is, where the are patrolled, how clear and felt it is necessary to undertake the audit minor or nonexistent issue. man with such a firm grip on help is, poten- nearest person to call for and where every year, especially when any physical changes What I see in the coming elec- power. Despite futile attempts hide and leap out. tial attackers could are made. tion is a two issue campaign over the years by back benchers "This is not well lit at all," said McGeachy, (NAFTA and the economy) with and party supporters, no one has Stangret held reservations about the area at the referring to the Seminary area outside facing Brick- the parties trying not to plaster been able to budge Mulroney back entrance to the Students' Union Building. "I er Street and Albert Avenue. their leaders over from his position of power. don't like that area." She said it was fairly isolated every newspa- McGeachy and Stangret said that the raised area screen. Brian wants to stay on as in the evening hours. "(But it's) nothing you can per and television Mul- If wall was not well lit. From the leader he will so. a man on top of the put your finger on." roney will stick to his common do He is sidewalk, they said they wouldn't be able to see line of global competitiveness with a tremendous ego and com- Stangret said that though both areas on anything at all. also and fiscal restraint in the econo- petitive spirit. Nothing would were important to assess, "the more Stangret said of the corner, "(It is) one of the campus and off my, and try to split the opposition make him happier than proving darkest places on campus and one of the most fre- valuable part of the audit would have been off as much as possible. This would the polls and media wrong; that quently travelled." campus." allow him once again to slip up the Tories can win the next elec- Both Stangret and McGeachy agreed that the McGeachy commented that he felt it educa- the middle and take at least a mi- tion with him as leader. And beat- side of the Seminary facing Albert Street was not tional to go through the audit with Stangret because nority government. ing his arch rival Jean Chretien completely safe. McGeachy said the ledge would it allowed him to see the concerns from her point of I will not say that I expect would be just sweet icing on the be a possible place where someone could be as- view. him to win the next election (god cake.

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Steve Schaus Cord News Of the five candidates compe- ting for the position of vice- There were mixed reviews fol- president: University Affairs, lowing the completion of Michelle Moore was the only one Laurier's safety audit last Wed- who took part in the safety audit. nesday. At the February Bth open The audit, which focused on forum, candidates Jim Lowe and such areas as lighting, sign age Tim Crowder both said they were and accessibility around the too busy to attend. campus, attracted 24 volunteers. Likewise, candidates Cindy "I was very pleased with the French and Terry Grogan both turn out," said the current Stu- said they had to work that eve- dents' Union president Christina ning. Craft. "Last year only ten people Jocelyn Espejo, WLU's took part." Safety and Equality com- Ten of the 15 newly ac- missioner, said she was relatively claimed BOD members pleased with the number of volunteered their time. Sean volunteers. Taylor, a candidate for the posi- "The audit was successful Volunteers audit the Laurier campus for safety. pic : Jayson "Rambo" Geroux tion of Students' Union president, overall," said Espejo. "However, Wamsteeker said a wave of will always be work to do. If you The recently acclaimed BOD was also present while his op- some of the areas were not cov- midterms and poor advertising want the campus to be safe, you members who participated in the ponent, Fraser Kirby, was not. ered as well as they could have may have contributed to the low have to do something about it." safety audit included Rick Wam- Adrienne Hodgin, a candidate been." turn out. However, he did say that Alexandra Stangret, the cur- steeker, Charlie Angelakos, for the position of Student Publi- Rick Wamsteeker, one of the the audit was a "step in the right rent VP for Student Affairs, was Vanetta Adolph, Bryan Rowe, cations' president, attended the BOD members who participated direction". also in attendance. Not one mem- Jason Gilmore, Joel Lynn, Paul audit while her opponent, Brian in the audit said the attendance "There is never a good time ber of WLU's faculty or adminis- McQueen, Todd Thibert, Martin Gear did not. was still "lacking". for the audit," said Espejo. "There tration took part. Chartrand and Peter Hearty. Quite simply indifferent autonomous." to keep "hard copy" of records. sion held on February 2. Here's a simply, fuck", as you may know, These changes, Rosemary The Prez also was hesitant to quick retroactive Board Watch to did appear in the February 4 is- said, were standard fare for any keep the records on a "system get you updated. sue. autonomous corporation and that always crashes." The topic of discussion was a So much for the background. would "require the co-operation After a consensus had been Cord Entertainment article, Here are the results. BORED of everybody." not to to fuck" After the in camera session, WATCH reached go computers, entitled "Quite simply, STUDENT PUBLCATIONS The Treasurer also expressed and a pledge taken to ensure that which appeared in last Thurs- the BOD was asked to give a Lee Hewitt Commentary a concern that various receipts the Treasurer gets her paperwork, day's paper. report on comments solicited On tap for this week's WLUSP and bills were being "misplaced". it was time to hear the report of The Prez had a "code of ethics about the article. The main report: the Treasurer talks, a Phill was worried about the al- Students' Union President Chris- concern", with the piece, taking response was indifference lot of backlogged business is legation, stating, "to have papers tina Craft. offense at the headline. BOD towards it. taken care of, and surprisingly disappear is a problem. If this During this time, the Board member Mike Rosenblatt also felt A few students, however, or not, a bit of controversy. were a 'real' corporation, people decided to go in camera, and ask that it was "unnecessary". were "appalled at the quality of Last week's mercifully short would be fired." that the observers, and your faith- Several Cordies joined the it," said Brian. Mike was told that session began with a report from BOD member Sean McLean, ful Cord reporter, be shuffled out 'Boardies' to defend the article. it was a "waste of ink." President Martin Walker and inquired about the computeriza- the door. Marty said that the topic The staff argued that the article After that was taken care of, Board Member Phill Kinzinger tion of records. Observer Jim of discussion was "an employee was an opinion piece, and had the discussion on the issue was concerning the future of Student Lowe added that the corporation grievance." right to be published. ended. Other business was com- Publications Advertising Depart- should move into the '60's or One can only speculate about Cord Entertainment Editor pleted at a lightning pace. ment 70's" and computerize. what the actual topic was... Feizal Valli said that the headline BOD member Dawna The duo presented the two op- In reply, Phill said that all The Board then dealt with the was representative of the article, Maclvor is typing up the new job tions available: adjoining it to the corporations are required by law fallout from an emergency ses- which was in turn representative descriptions. The Cord offices Cord, and keeping it separate. No of the album and the band (Sonic will be given a new clock and decision was made, but expect Youth). tape recorder. Phill the Martyr one to be announced in the not Sheldon Page, Cord News even cleaned up the WLUSP of- too distant future. Editor, added that the article was fice. Next on the agenda was a in context and that profanity is Next week: Don't be fooled, report by Rosemary Banks, the not covered under WLUSP's there won't be a column because WLUSP Treasurer. Code of Ethics. it's Reading Week. So have a The report given to the BOD After some heated discussion, good time catching up on those consisted of proposed reforms to Chair Brian Gear called for a Latin assignments, tanning in the Student Publications record straw vote on the issue. The BOD Daytona, or if you're like me, keeping system, in order to "facil- decided by a 3-2 margin to not taste-testing some Molson pro- move to itate the become Rosemary Banks and Christina Craft. pic : Sheldon Page take any further action. "Quite ducts. r ATTENTION ALL CORDIEfT membas

BE SURE TO CUP ATTEND mHE&Siz CONFERENCE FEB., 26 @ 2:30 sgBKfJP AT YORK UNIVERSITY fig I IN THE TURRET MARCH 5,6 7 A THE CORD 6 News Thursday, February 11, 1993 Cabinet shuffle will mean more difficulty for students to get government attention Due to the superb lines of Petition Commission last week to cause the final draft had not been papers on restructuring and the communication between the BOD have a unified Union opinion in returned by the Union's lawyer. levy agreement. and the administration, only five time for this week's open forums. Alexandra Stangret said Again, the BOD discussed spread two days rooms over were The BOD agreed this res- OUSA was set set back by the only staff re-deployment and needed to complete all of the ponse should request another em- NDP's recent cabinet shuffle restructuring, not academic BORED items on this week's agenda. Sort ployee in the OSAP office. Then which made the Minister of Col- WATCH restructuring. STUDENTS'UNION of like musical chairs for people the board tabled discussion of the leges and Universities a subsec- BOD members said they op- without rhythm. response until their meeting on pose cutbacks to OSAP, Steve Doak Commentary Career The first order of business on Monday. Most of the board had Services, Computing Services, Sunday was the the Union's not seen the response before Sun- and Counselling Services. Neither Satan nor Elvis made They response to the recently announc- day and were not prepared to dis- will attempt to prioritize cameo appearances at this these ed restructuring efforts of the ad- cuss it. services this week. week's meeting of the Students' ministration. Position papers were The board also tabled discus- They also voiced concern Union Board of Directors. Jeff prepared by Christina Craft, Jeff sion of the Students' Union- over the inclusion of Seagram's Bilyea did. Bowden, and members of the Student Publications Levy be- Stadium and Health Services in Ancillary Services. They fear that the administration will increase U of T students call for referendum Health Service fees to help pay Christina Craft. File photo for stadium renovations. TORONTO (CUP) -- After being pressured by campus councils, which wanted the vote held dur- Due to time constraints, the tion of the Ministry of eight University of Toronto student councils, the ing SAC elections this March. "We want to set Education BOD tabled the rest of the posi- Students Administrative Council has promised down on paper a structure and discuss issues of and Training. Now it will be tion papers. Their final positions more for the student al- to hold a referendum on its membership in the membership, voting, and a statement of principles," difficult will be prepared for an open Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance Jinha said. liance get government attention. forum after reading week. Dave Bigioni then criticized (OUSA) next fall. "A referendum now would be premature." Uma The final draft of the Union- Stangret for her department's fail- OUSA sparked controversy when it began lob- Sarkar, president of the Arts and Science Students Publications levy came back from ure to mail out health plans that bying the provincial government in October for Union (ASSU) said it is irresponsible of SAC to the Union's lawyer on Monday. had not been picked yet. The higher tuition in conjunction with increased govern- hold the referendum in the fall rather than during up Ted Cuthbert expressed concern BOD passed a motion in the fall ment and industry funding. the elections. that the agreement did not define to mail these plans. On Sunday, OUSA is also in favour of income-contingency "SAC says there is not enough time to set up a all the terms of possible Union they passed a similar motion. loan repayment, a plan whereby students borrow structure, but the fact is that the Lit (the University loans to Publications. These Stangret said an emergency money for university and pay it back at a fixed per- College student council) called for a referendum in specifics will be decided at the response team may be employed centage of their post-graduation salary. November. That should have been enough time," time a loan is needed. for events in the future. The SAC board decided Jan. 28 to hold a she said. campus The levy passed by a vote of Negotiations are currently campus-wide referendum by Oct. 31. It also voted Jinha said she is hopeful that other universities under nine to three. It will be the foun- way between the Union, the ad- to discuss the nature, scope and mandate of OUSA will follow SAC's lead and also hold a referendum. dation of relations between the with the four other Ontario universities currently Although U of T has been the most active in the ministration, and the Kitchener Union and Publications for the members of the alliance. anti-OUSA campaign, Jason Ziedenberg, external StJohn Ambulance Unit. next five years. It will be official- SAC president Farrah Jinha said the call for a commissioner for the Lit and staunch opponent of On Monday evening the ly signed at the next board meet- referendum has more to do with plans to broaden the alliance, said he hopes to organize with anti- Board reconvened to complete ing, after the Publications BOD OUSA's mandate than with pressure from several OUSA campaigns at other universities. their discussion of their position has approved it I WU> sTudents° ONION 1

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Clinton said novelist Salman Rushdie has me. So this week we have devel- only $23.95, and a dozen hours. his decision is an indication of his emerged from years of hiding. $11.95. oped a two day itinerary for you sweetheart roses for No By-law officers check your administration's priority for The author has been living under to follow, you be lost. one else could touch this price. time by china markering your peace. an Iranian death sentence due to should Start your Friday with a trip to Even their delivery charge was wheel (I know cause I saw them his blasphemous book, The Shot in the Dark, Mini-Golf, lo- below average, at only $3.50. Do do it). I think this is an ignorant Wagon ploughs into nuclear Satanic Verses, and is reported to at Street not be sucked into paying $50 to way to increase revenue for the plant have changed his hiding place cated 450 Weber North. For only $4.50 an adult ($3.50 for $70 elsewhere. city by preying on students forced more than 50 times. Rushdie is child' bring) Remember to order ahead of into their position. (Philadelphia) A 31-year-old man trying to gradually come out of each 'love you you can play 18 psychedelic, fluores- time. There will be a lot of people So I to drove his car into a nuclear plant hiding without making any propose those people cent of mini-golf. Warning ordering flowers. Their number is on Three Mile Island on Sunday, "stupid" holes who must stay at school longer mistakes. epilepsy 885-2180. Hope your rose is as which triggered a state of panic for people who have than 3 hours, to check on the though, there is a strobe on the beautiful as mine (that's for my and emergency at the plant. Pope says, 'bring on the danc- wheels for the mark. If it is there wife). Pierce Nye crashed his station ing girls' first hole. then move the car around the and can attest Yours for a lira, wagon through a wire fence and I've been twice Phill. block. After which you have as- P.S. is a little tip. metal door, but refused to answer (Benin) Pope John Paul was to many dark corners in which Here For sumed a new position and should questions concerning his reckless amused by a trance-inducing you can sneak a kiss. Shot in the those of you who couldn't get a erase the mark from your tire. motives. voodoo dance performed by Dark is open from one p.m. until young girls in red and white eleven p.m. on Friday. If you de- Sports world says farewell to costumes this past weekend. The cide to go on Saturday then it is tennis great ritual was honouring an unusual open from ten a.m. until eleven meeting between the Roman p.m. (New York) Arthur Ashe,' the Catholic leader and the world's Sunday night, make sure you only black male ever to win top voodoo doctors. It was take your lover out to dinner, or you'll never live it down. I sug- Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, reported the Pope was puzzled by gest Bellamy's, which is found at died Saturday from pneumonia the dance, and did not take part in 94 Street East, right related to the AIDS virus. Ashe the shaking of any booty. Bridgeport had contracted the disease beside Weber Street. On Sun- through a blood transfusion, and Should have taken the bus day's they offer an $8.95 brunch had recently lobbied extensively and $10.95 dinner buffet Aside for AIDS awareness. He has been (London) Two British ad- from a couple entrees and a num- vegetables, in- an inspiration to the sports and venturers created history last ber of the deal medical spectrum. week when they crossed the cludes a soup and salad bar. Antarctic on foot. Sir Ranulph Finally, if you are a guy (or your guy likes them) make sure Tabloids say 'sorry John' Fiennes and Dr. Michael Stroud You won't shoot blanks at Shot in the Dark. pic : Shot in the Dark made the journey of 2062 km you get some flowers. 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Crawford Samuel Cord News the company because they were businesses. about this pennant drive...They international. They just wanted "Women traditionally work as go out to the baseball games "Crowded. Noisy. and Concrete somebody there as an internation- secretaries, assistants or lower they're screaming everywhere." and shouting. al representative." level jobs and then retire when They're kind of Turkki, like Yankee That's how David a Turkki stayed near Osaka, a (they) got married or had a child." fans." fourth year business student de- heavily populated area which has In Japan, it is the parent's re- Turkki spoke about the scribed Japan. two major cities In nearby. be- sponsibility to ensure that the respect people had for the com- Turkki went to Japan through tween the are cities smaller cities. child gets the best education pos- panies they worked for. He said the AIESEC program. He went The total population of the area is sible. that most men value work for for a over six months and worked approximately 16 million. "I don't think the mother and families. Swiss company, where he learned Turkki returned in December. father are very important support "A lot of these men to speak Japanese. don't "Coming back into the for the child. The father just basi- come home until midnight and "It was just good publicity for Toronto airport, it just felt I like cally earns the money and the then they'll go to work again at was a coming back into village." mother... maintains the child seven or eight in the morning so Moxsom Turkki worked in the Human giving him the essentials like they hardly ever see the family." Resources department of the food, clothing, shelter." Bank employees work 14 Swiss company developing a Turkki discussed recreation in hour days. "They won't even appointed career advancement program for Japan. claim that extra time because it's women. Gv If is popular in Japan but it not being loyal to the company." Tracy Women one Steve Cord News only make up per costs between $300 and $400 to Himeji castle, pic : Dave Turkki Even though there are cultur- Cent of the total management play a Linda Moxsom has been ap- round. al differences between Japan and positions in Japan and most of pointed Laurier's new director Baseball is big and Turkki regional pennant race was on. Canada, Turkki said he wanted to those positions are in family of development and alumni af- was there in the fall when the "Everybody was going mad go back. fairs. Moxsom has an M.B.A. from Saint Mary's University and worked for the City of Dartmouth before joining Dalhousie Univer- sity in 1981. The appointment is effective in early March. Moxsom is currently serving as the manager of the annual giving campaign at Dalhousie. She has managed a staff of five and more than 500 volunteers. Moxsom previously held the position of development officer at Dalhousie, where she was responsible for various divisions of the university's $35-million capital campaign. In a recent telephone inter- view, Moxsom said that one of the lasting impressions from her no pump January visit to Laurier was "the commitment of everyone that I talked to, for Laurier. There is a very strong sense of caring." Moxsom will head an 11- member department that is no sir responsible for the university's fund-raising and alumni relations. One of her most important responsibilities will be the launch of a $3-million campaign to renovate and refurbish Seagram 110 DIUiISBIUt Stadium. Moxsom said that the alumni phone-a-thon and corporate dona- tions will play a large role in ac- lightweight complishing the goal. Laurier raised $10.2 million in two previous campaigns. The comfortable funds were used for the John Aird Centre, campus renovations, scholarships, and other academic durable fiSv purposes. Moxsom was quick to praise A dual-density polyurethane sole Laurier's alumni. She stated that "I have really been impressed is injected directly on to a quality JOH l| with the alumni that I have met. leather upper They're wonderful." , When news of her appoint- ment became known at Dal- housie, she was soon approached by Laurier grads who offered that's it! Ik- their assistance. Jpj Laurier has about 35,000 alumni. The university's annual telephone campaign raises about $350,000 and has a participation rate of 33 per cent among alumni. When Dr. Marsden announc- ed the appointment, she stressed ' * the importance of the involve- AVAILABLE AT ment of business, alumni, and other friends for the development rfec 133 Weber St. N WT\A of Laurier. Marsden said "Ms. iplpP Next to the Zellers Plaza IM^\ Moxsom will provide dynamic // Waterloo rnn-mrAn leadership in this increasingly im- JH|? 746-4983 FOOTWEAR portant area of the university's activities." Men make Going predictions nowhere fast SPORTS page 11 page 13 SPORTS EDITOR : EVAN BAILEY First place well in reach University Athletic Association's some help from the Waterloo row. Captain Mark McCreary course, the larger ice surface John Lavigne cord sports West Division. Warriors as they defeated the scored on the power-play and played a part and we haven't The Hawks edged the Gryphons on Sunday. Chris George fired a shorthanded played on the road against good The Wilfrid Laurier Golden division-leading Guelph Once again the special teams goal to give the Hawks a 2-0 lead competition in a while. I thought Hawks have moved to within one Gryphons 3-2 last Thursday in played a prominent role in the after the first period. John we started playing better as the point of first place in the Ontario Guelph. The Hawks also received Hawks' victory, their sixth in a Spoltore continued his torrid game went along," said Coach point scoring pace by adding as- Gowing. sists on each goal. The Hawks have three games The Hawks ran into some remaining on their schedule, in- penalty trouble in the second cluding a big match-up in frame and the Gryphons managed Toronto on Thursday night to take advantage by counting against the East Division leading twice while enjoying the man- Varsity Blues. The Gryphons are power advantage to tie the score also in action Thursday night as 2-2 after two periods. they travel to Western to play the The Gryphons started to come Mustangs. If things should go in on in the third period and ended favour of the Hawks they will be up outshooting the Hawks 15-7, in first place come Friday morn- but it was Mike Dahle who ing. counted the period's lone goal at "We haven't played the Blues the 9:07 mark. yet. They're leading the other Once the Hawks had the lead division and they're ranked in the again, goaltender Rick Pracey did top 10 in the country. It should be his part to make sure they kept it. a real good test for us," said Pracey made several fine stops to Coach Gowing. "Our club has a preserve the win. very good mix of talent and "Pracey really came up big for toughness with a very strong us in the third period. He was level of commitment. They're there when we needed him," said playing very well right now. The Coach Wayne Gowing. way things are going right now in The coach added that while he this division, I believe the team felt his team played well against who can go undefeated the rest of the Gryphons, there is some room the way will finish in top spot. for improvement. That could be us or Guelph or "I thought we could have Waterloo. It's a very tight race played better. That's not to take right now. It's almost to the point anything away from the guys, but where our fate is in our own we could have played better. Of hands." Hawks win a big face off in Guelph p/c : Jayson 'Rambo' Geroux Another tough weekend Jenn O'Connell cord sports twin set of losses last week to the nationally ranked 'Stangs. It's Badgers-38 Hawks-18. added 10. Coach Lindley ex- both the Western Mustangs and a game both players and fans are The second half saw the team plained that "We weren't ready to All in all it's been a week that the Brock Badgers. attempting to forget as the taking more chances, more shots play. We didn't play good basic could make a basketball fan cry Last Wednesday the women's Laurier Ladyhawks lost 87-35. and responding to the very vocal basketball." as the Laurier Ladyhawks gave basketball team travelled to the Although the team had its best spectators made up of mosdy the Although the basketball up their spirited momentum for a enemy territory of London to face portions of the game in the first team's parents who were down Ladyhawks are out of the picture five minutes, it was pretty much for a reception and dinner with for a playoff position they have downhill after that. Both teams their daughters. Once again Sue bettered their record from last had the same number of com- Eagleson was Laurier's top scorer year. bined offensive and defensive with 12 points and Tiffany Bun- Your last chance to see the rebounds, but Western managed ning added eight. Nancy Shuster team play is on Saturday at the to steal the ball away from dunked 18 points for the Badgers University of Waterloo at 12:00 Laurier a total of 15 times. and a bold Angela Vonßichter noon. See you there. The top scorer for Laurier was consistent Sue Eagleson with 12 points, and Teena Murray added sharp nine. Sue Lindley, coach for the Hawks skate Laurier Ladyhawks commented, Deanne Male cord sports "We suffered because of their loss to Waterloo. They were back The WLU figure skating team is busy preparing for the upcoming in their own gym and had some- Ontario skating championship competition this weekend. The compe- thing to prove." Laurier simply tition will take place at Waterloo's Columbia Ice Fields, February fell prey to a killer offense and a 13th and 14th, and will run all day. The skating team is having their pressure defense. best year ever and have high goals for the forthcoming competition, The women's team didn't fare despite numerous injuries. much better in their game on Sat- The team travelled to Kingston two weekends ago and provided a urday in the AC against the Brock fine performance, winning medals in four events. Badgers. The Ladyhawks lost the Gina Jones and Lisa Kinnear came home with the gold medal match 73-45. The action started after skating a clean program in the variation dance event. Jones and late due to traffic problems for Kinnear coupled with Lisa Hughes and Dawn Bessey brought home the Brock team, a stagnant shot the bronze medal in the Original Set Pattern category. Bessey con- clock and a hurt player early in tinued Laurier's success in the overall standings by claiming the the game. It was obvious from the bronze medal in the senior solo dance event. start that the players were dis- There were numerous fourth place finishes, including the preci- tracted and missing a kind of en- sion team, which are all medal contending events at this weekends ergy and desire to play. Brock competition. played aggressively, rarely allow- The skating team would welcome any fan support for the upcoming ing the Laurier team inside the competition. Events commence at 11am Saturday and Bam on Sun- Playoff hopes dwindle pic : Eda DiLiso key. At halftime the score was day. Come on out and cheer on the girls! THE CORD 10 Soorts Thursday, February 11. loo? Still alive... physically

Greg Sloan cord sports their match last Wednesday night. place Mustangs. It was Western There seemed to be a different who appeared jittery, putting four The visiting Western Mustangs atmosphere on the team. They serves into the net in the first were too much for the Lady were much more relaxed and game. The game was tied at Hawks as Laurier was swept in were not intimidated by the first eleven with both teams playing even. The Mustangs then grabbed the momentum and won the first game 15-11. Slangs dismounted Western kept up their strong play, taking a commanding 12 to Paul Gray com sports three lead in the second game. The Lady Hawks couldn't make a Western who? That was precisely the question asked this week comeback, and lost 15-6. The after the WLU men's Volley-Hawks disposed of the Western Mustangs completed the sweep Mustangs in OUAA West action last Friday. This is the first time in with a decisive 15-3 win in the recent history that our Golden Hawks have defeated Western, not third game. Western was on a once, but twice in the same season. roll, showing why they are the The first game saw the all-rookie starting six, consisting of best team in the division. Laurier Sinisha Dordevic, Dylan Labelle, Chris Borden, Dave Cote, JeffFal- made it easy for them at times, lows, and setter Todd Dougherty, readily defeat their opposition 15- making a lot of unforced errors. 11. The second game saw our Golden Hawks comeback from a 13-7 The team just seemed to fall apart deficit only to go down 16-14. The Western squad staged a comeback after Western got up on them. of their own in the third game, overcoming a 13-7 Golden Hawk lead Co-captain Lori Sullivan said to turn it into a Mustang victory of 15-13. The next two games saw the fact that there is no possibility our Hawks pick the pocket of Western 15-12 and 15-4, to secure a of making the playoffs makes it Volley-Hawk victory for the record books. harder. "It definitely has an ef- Greg Tennyson attributes the team's recent success to their fect. We now have to go out and realization of each individual's role on the team. play for our pride." Sullivan "Everybody on this team has a specific role to play, and this was added that all the playing time the the first time that the guys filled each of their roles," Tennyson said. first year players are getting will The road from here on in is not an easy one; The Volley-Hawks help in the years to come. take their show on the road to Hamilton this week on February 10th Co-captain Lori Spoltore agreed, to take on McMaster, a team weakened recently by the loss of their saying the season has been an im- All-Canadian middle. From there the Golden Hawks bring their portant learning experience. "It's talents back to the corner of King and University to do battle with the been a long frustrating season, Lancers of Windsor, the last game of the regular season. The playoffs but I hope the younger players on Tuesday, Volley-Hawks most probable team gained begin the following when the this have the valu- Their faces say it all pic : Darren Myher opponent will be the UW Warriors. able experience I have in my four The team seems to be peaking at the right time and with any luck, years and continue with it." travel to McMaster on the tenth, Come out and cheer the Lady and a little help in the guise of fan support, the Men's Volleyball The Lady Hawks have two and are back home to play the Hawks on as they try to finish the squad should advance quite far in the playoffs. games left in their schedule. They Windsor Lancers on the twelfth. season on a winning note.

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Ed- Patrick Division: better, but the loss of Eric backup if "The Cat" falters...On monton has been a huge dis- The Penguins enjoy the Lindros ended the Flyers season the other hand, John Muckler This week, "Men on Sports" appointment, and Glen Sather's largest lead of any of the division early. seems intent on breaking the analyzes the so far, N.H.L. season failure to trade Joe Murphy has leaders, and it is doubtful that any M.V.P. Candidate(s): Pierre Sabres choker image, Grant Fuhr highlighting the ups and downs of only worsened the problem. As of their rivals will be able to Turgeon, Mario Lemieux, Mark may be the goalie to do just league's first half. the for San Jose, well, we won't even catch them, even with the loss of Recchi that...How 'bout that Brad bother... Super Mario. The rest of the Vezina Candidate(s): Tom Bar- Marsh?...Kurt Browning vs. Elvis Norris Division: divisional race, however, should rasso Stojko, did anyone really Chicago has led this division M.V.P. Candidate(s): Pavel Bure, be extremely exciting, with only Norris Candidate(s): A 1 lafrate, care?...Regardless of whether the for most of the season, but Teemu Selane two points separating the next Scott Stevens, Larry Murphy new Miami franchise gets Mike certainly hasn't wrapped things Vezina Candidate(s): Kirk four teams! Washington had a Calder Candidate(s): Shawn Keenan or Bobby Clarke, they'll Bob Gainey seems to up. have his McLean, Mike Vernon terrible start to the season, but A 1 McEachern be far better than either Ottawa or North Stars playing above their Norris Candidate(s): Phil Hous- "105.4 Mph" lafrate has re- Adams Candidate(s): Scotty Tampa Bay...John Spoltore con- heads, and Detroit is bound to im- ley energized the Caps. The Rangers Bowman, A 1 Arbour tinues to run away with the prove with the acquisition of Paul Calder Candidate(s): Teemu have been plagued by infighting O.U.A.A. scoring tide, sparking Coffey. The battle between Selanne and injuries; they could very well SHORT NOTES: The late the Hawks to a big victory over Toronto and St. Louis for the Adams Candidate(s): Pat Quinn, find themselves out of the Arthur Ashe was more than a Guelph...Larry Walker has be- final playoff spot should go down Dave King playoffs this year, after finishing great tennis player, he was a come, quite deservingly, the high- to the wire, with Dave first overall last season. New Jer- ground breaker...When the est paid Canadian in baseball...Al Andreychuk making the dif- Adams Division: sey has been through a number of N.H.L. hired Gary Bettman away lafrate may have bad hair but, ference. Ron Caron, however, Although Montreal has led ups and downs, but Bernie from the N.8.A., we bet they boy, can that guy ever shoot! may still have a big move left in this division for most of the sea- his bag of tricks. Tampa Bay was son, the Canadiens still face stiff a pleasant surprise, but will have challenges from Quebec and Bos- an early tee-off time come April ton. If the Nordiques can over- More sports and better odds 16. come some key injuries, then they Chris Werynski cord M.V.P. Candidate(s): Doug Gil- should give the high scoring sports more sports into their lottery. Presently we have mour, Chris Chelios football, hockey, and basketball. Below is a sample Canadiens a run for their money. We have to start this week by mentioning my Candidate(s): Belfour, of some of the bets you can expect in the near Vezina Ed Boston has been somewhat of an dirty little Sport Select victory this weekend. fu- Felix Potvin ture: enigma this season; slumping On Thursday I picked the Knicks to tie and the Candidate(s): Norris Chris when they shouldn't be, and win- Nets to win. So far so good. Then on Friday, I BOXING Chelios ning when they're not expected chose Boston and Cleveland to win. But I still I.Winner has mob ties: 1.10 „ Candidate(s): Felix Pot- Calder to. A return to form by Andy needed my fifth pick to come through on the 2.Winner has IQ higher than a turnip: 6.50 vin increase Moog would obviously weekend. In the Canadian Men's Figure Skating AMERICA'S CUP SAILING l.There is no way Adams Candidate(s): Terry Crisp, their playoff hopes. The Buffalo Championships I was torn between the odds for the in hell you can watch more than 20 minutes without Pat Burns, Bob Gainey worse Sabres won't finish any two choices: falling asleep unless you use industrial strength than fourth, and snatching Grant 1. Male victory - 48.75 Smythe stimulants: 1.25 Division: Leafs make - Fuhr from the may 2. Other victory 1.10 2.'Hey, this is exciting! Look at the way he is jibe After a slow start, Vancouver team surprise. this a late season What was I to do? I knew that the highest odds I starboarding the mast and portholes!': 78.00 has begun to pull away from the Ottawa and Hartford were never had ever seen were 7.00 for an Ottawa Senatorroad Calgary to DARTS continues - pack. be even in the race; the only victory And 48.75 looked pretty tempting. How- I.Winner is a fat slob with no life: solid, despite sub-par seasons suspense from this end of the ever, sacrificial lamb I am not. I went for "Other 1.10 2.Winner has a decent job can from Theo Fleury and Joe division will be watching the victory" at the lowest possible odds of 1.10 for my and spell at Grade 2 level: 8.50 Nieuwendyk. Winnipeg has been Senators fight for a road win. fifth game. I was rewarded with an $89 payoff on a surging of late, and may be a Candidate(s): Pat M.V.P. $5 bet. CRICKET darkhorse contender come - LaFontaine Moral of the story: When in doubt go for the I.'Can someone explain what the hell is going on playoff time. 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GOVERNMENT „ issued I.D. Q,/ in addition to > X//#, IVllUilt I.IK AFTER 6pm THE CORD jywrsda^Fobrva^l^^lsa^ Soorts 13 Hawk drought continues Ralph Spoltore Cord Sports was just plain agonizing. ner possible. No attitudes, no per- Never before have I seen a sonal glory, no chance of ever After I had snapped three pen- team play so selfishly for individ- losing this game. cils, slammed the table twelve ual glory in my 22 years of at- If there was a bright spot in times, and banged my head on a tending sporting events. It was this absolute travesty it came nearby wall on many occasions, sickening. Our veteran players from the rookies and two over- the other reporters on 'Press screamed for the ball every trip achieving veteran players. The Row' started to become some- down the court just so they could rookies, including Colin Strick- what annoyed with my antics. I pad their own personal stats. land, Brian Fretz, and Dave Bart just couldn't help it. The basket- What made the whole situa- played like third year veterans ball game between our Hoop- tion worse was the fact that every and made wise decisions through- Hawks and the Western Mustangs Western player just did their own out the game. in London on Wednesday night job in the most disciplined man- The two guys that really saved night from being a total disaster, however, were Steve Duncan and Brad Johnston. Carnival These two are both too small, too slow, and have too much heart to gets greasy be a part of that loss on Wednes- day. Duncan scored ten hard earned points over a guy that was seven inches taller than him and led the team with a 77 per cent shooting percentage, while Johnston came off the bench to spark a 12-5 Laurier run with a weak supporting cast. Keep up the hard work boys. The final score wound up 88- 67 in a game that we should have lost by more. The Hoopsters came back, (egos and all) to the much friend- lier confines of their 'Nest' to battle the highly respected Brock Badgers on Saturday afternoon. The few days off gave the guys some time to realize that they are going nowhere fast as a group of individuals. Not too many teams that have a 1-9 record can afford Hawks sore ; to have personal attitudes get in p/c Eda DiLiso the way of the team's effort to get on Saturday afternoon against the Hopefully these attitudes will back on track. This team is no ex- returning national champs in a help improve the team both men- ception. game that was much easier to tally and physically for the stretch Even though we do have a watch. Our guys took good shots drive. These guys just simply dismal record and hang out in the all game long and appeared to have to realize that they can play basement of the OUAA West have become a much closer unit with any team in the league as division, we aren't that bad! We in the three days which followed long as they stick together and have been in every game that has the disgrace at Western. Veterans work as a team. The Hawks con- been played this year except for Chris Livingstone and Sean Bren- tinue their season on Wednesday two. We can win in this league nan led the Hawks with 24 and 18 night against their future playoff and we can win in the playoffs points respectively, and also led opponents, the McMaster this year. the team with their improved atti- Marauders, in a game that will be Unfortunately we didn't win tudes on the court. played in the Hawk's Nest. HAWK OF THE WEEK Rick Pracey Hockey Phys. Ed. student from Brantford. Rick is the net-minder for the Hawks who proved his value to the team on Thursday night. Gina Jones and Lisa Kinnear Figure Skating The Hawks were taking on the second ranked Both fourth year students won a gold and Guelph Gryphons, and Rick made big saves all bronze medal at the Queen's University competi- night. 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The Skydiggers play the Commercial on the twenty-seventh. pic : Camille Archer Sue Medley plays Lulu's on the twenty-seventh of Daniel Lichti (standing) and the Penderecki String Quartet this nwnth. fortable with the technical challenges and the Ste.e,han Latour Entertainment ended the movements with a tour de force. The per If you're in Toronto over the break make sure you The Viva Voci Series continued to bring the formance and the enthusiastic response evoke see the lnspiral Carpets at the Concert Hall on the finest of solo voices to the K-W community. On comparisons with none other than Nigel KennedJ nineteenth. Friday, the Aird Recital Hall was filled with the Is Laurier's Quartet-in-Residence the Polish voice of Laurier Music Graduate Daniel Lichti and Canadian answer to the exceptional Brit? The ft The Pursuit of Happiness, back from an extended the renowned Penderecki String Quartet which ture career will tell the tale. Should present effort vacation in their belly-buttons are at Stages on presently resides at Wilfrid Laurier University. to keep the Penderecki Quartet at Laurier succee< March fourth. An enthusiastic gathering at the Center was the university will find itself in possession of ou· treated to selections from Hugo Wolfs romantic art standing performers, pedagogues, and ambassador: And so you know: Laurier's Langen Gallery hap­ songs. Lichti already brought an impressive resume A sound investment indeed. pens to have some incredible pieces hanging in it to the evening, which includes international experi­ The second half continued the excellence of th right now. ences in Germany and the United States. The per­ first. The Quartet took the stage again, on this occa formance no doubt will add yet another spark to his sion bringing the passions of the southern Mediter ls career. ranean with the Italian Serenade by Hugo WolJ The first selections remained true to the The final quarter of the programme saw Lichti pa Romantic movement, offering poetic and emotional tribute to Wolf's affmity for the poetry of Eduar• insights into the trials and tribulations of lovers. MHrike with several songs. Each piece enhanre RECOMMENDED Lichti demonstrated the range of his crafty voice, at the appreciation of Lichti' s vocal talents. Th baritone was master of his voice in the lowe The Novels of Kurt times strong in its crescendo, other times eloquent in its softness. Unfortunately, the songs were often ranges, yet equally impressive with his light hea· Vonnegut: sound. The prolonged applause at the end was nc Genius. He may short, which made for frequent changes in the mood. Nonetheless, Lichti and the Penderecki were simply a polite response, it was a genuine tribute t• look like a dirty old the musical heights. Lichti and the Quarte man but in fact he is immaculately coordinated to bring clean finishes rewarded the audience with an encore to complet one of the most in­ and rich harmonies. this segment of the Series. ventive, humorous The evening changed its focus slightly, with the If Lichti was an indication of things to come, tha and genuinely delightful String Quartet in g minor by Franz mezzo-soprano Linda Maguire in conjunction wit twisted writers that Schubert. The Pendereckis captured the audience Leslie De' Ath on piano, will be most promisin our time has pro­ with this lively and melodic piece. The andantino when they bring the Splendor of the Art Song t duced. His grim and the menuetto demonstrated the foursome's works (Slaughter­ mastery of string mechanics. They appeared com- the Aird Recital Hall on 19 March. house Five), humanist manifestoes (God Network show a success Bless You, Mr. Rosewater) and political diatribes (Cat's Cradle) are riddled with the kind of wit, wisdom, cynicism and out­ right contempt for the Human Condi­ tion that has become his hallmark. Vonnegut teaches; he confounds, questions and makes the reader wince with every line of vomit, sugar, lime and pepper that he writes. And after all, what more can you ask for in a good book?

OVER EAJRD "I think/' d probably put a bullet in my head if I had Robin Leach over to my house"

Tim Robbins The Laurier Musician's Network's release party at the Turret last week for their new compilation was a surprising success. The Result (above) headlined the event and are featured on the tape pic : Sheldon P~e THE CORD 16 Entertainment Thursday, February 11, 1993 LOVEY FLICKS DOVEY A listing of movies to rent for Valentine's Day (or night). by Adrienne Woodyard

So...it's February. Reading (John Cusack) stands outside her her for not falling for him sooner. of hairstyles Meg Ryan goes some people. It's great...it'll Week is a mere heartbeat away. window with a ghetto blaster, 4. The Tall Guy through! Sing along with Harry make you glad you're not in high And unless you've been living in serenading her (lone Skye) with Jeff Goldblum is probably the and Sally to "Surrey with a school anymore. Watch for a cave or under a rock or some- Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes". gangliest, klutziest, most unlikely Fringe on Top"! Name all the Shannen Doherty playing a thing (and even that's really no Sigh. leading man ever, but his Harry Connick Jr. songs in the frighteningly Brenda-like charac- excuse), you should be more than 7. Manhattan romance with a brilliant nurse background! Debate the merits ter. Only meaner. Very much aware of that all-important occa- Woody Allen plays a 40- (Emma Thompson) who wears of the wagon-wheel coffee table! meaner. sion coming up. So, if you're one something writer with a 17-year- nothing but orange is the coolest. Come on, be creative! The Witches of Eastwick of those (nauseating) people who old lover. Funny how life im- Here's how they get together: He And finally, the ultimate Cher, Ms. Pfeiffer and Susan plans to spend this V-Day curled itates art, no? Okay, snide com- goes to the hospital, tells them Valentine's Day viewing experi- Sarandon meet The Devil (Jack up on the couch with the one you ments aside — every character in he's going on a trip out of the ence: Nicholson), get seduced by him, love, here it is: this cast is either neurotic, ad- country, and endures numerous 1. CASABLANCA help him possess someone, and THE COMPLETE, UN- dicted to Valium,'or both. Meryl immunization needles just to It's almost a cliche, but this end up exorcising him. Most ABRIDGED, DEFINITIVE Streep appears as Allen's meet her. You'll laugh. A lot. truly is one of the greatest vengefully. (You can pick up WHAT-TO-RENT-THIS- bisexual ex-wife, and Diane 3. The Princess Bride romance movies ever made. Peri- some voodoo doll-making tips VALENTINE'S DAY MOVIE Keaton and Mariel Hemingway Robin Wright and Cary Elwes od. Humphrey Bogart is sexy near the end, by the way. Who IST are his lovers, And believe it or give you a reason to ogle that and sophisticated and brooding, says a movie can't be both in- 10. Tequila Sunrise not, together, these slightly defies even Gibson and Pfeiffer. and Ingrid Bergman plays a formative and entertaining?) Aw, c'mon. You didn't think twisted-sounding elements make Their Ken-and-Barbie perfection woman with brains and attitude. The War of the Roses a list of all-time great romantic a great movie. The New York is a little annoying initially, but It's got some of the best dialogue A divorcing couple go way, movies could exist without Mel scenery is gorgeous, and the they go through so much... ever, too. way over the edge in their quest Gibson and Michelle Pfeiffer, music's even better. (ahem)...unpleasantness to be to- Well. If all this idyllic for revenge on each other. Ac- didja? Although here is one tip: 6. Truly, Madly, Deeply gether, you've got to be happy for romance and happy ending stuff tually, you can watch this movie Preserve the sanctity and bliss of A much better, much classier them. And this movie's full of makes you ever-so-slightly ill, if you're with someone you love. your evening by controlling the version of "Ghost", starring Alan cameo appearances -- Billy Crys- a) You're too cynical. It'll make you congratulate each urge to gasp, "Ohmygod, he/she Rickmann (the only guy in Robin tal, Kevin Kline, Andre the Giant, b) You're ready for this next other on how healthy your rela- is SO HOT!" Trust me. Hood who did a convincing the guy from Columbo...oh, and list. tionship is. 9. The Little Mermaid English accent). If, like me, you the soundtrack, by Dire Straits' Thelma and Louise Stop rolling your eyes. It's find Demi Moore beyond irritat- Mark Knopfler, is amazing. WHAT-TO-RENT-THIS- If you're a guy, you can com- Walt Disney, so even your kid ing, and you didn't believe for 2. When Harry Met Sally VALENTINE'S-DAY LIST plain about how one-sided and sister can wander in while you're one second that Patrick Swayze Kinda like Manhattan, but FOR PEOPLE WHO PLAN neanderthal the portrayals of men watching it and not be scarred for could be a bank executive (with funnier. Even if you've seen it a TO SPEND THE EVENING are. If you're a woman, watching life (unless you're doing unspeak- that body?!?!?), you'll probably million times, even if you know STICKING PINS IN them blow up that guy's truck can able things over there on the appreciate this movie. all the dialogue, even if the VOODOO DOLLS OF THEIR be very therapeutic. couch). It's a cartoon, so no one 5. Crossing Delancey novelty of the orgasm-in-the-deli EXES So there we have it. You now has bad hair and everyone's Ever been set up on a blind scene has worn off, you'll still Can't get much nastier than have absolutely no excuse to gorgeous. It's hilarious - the crab date by your grandmother? Amy love it. If you've ever dated or that, can we? Here we go: watch "Full House" or any other with the Jamaican accent is clas- Irving bravely endures this fresh broken up with or even talked to Movies for the lonely, the disillu- atrocious show that might be on sic. And it's romantic. hell, but, in the end, actually ends another human being in your life, sioned, and the truly bitter. this Sunday night. Just head on 8. Say Anything up with the guy - a pickle sales- that is. If you really have seen it Heathers out to the video store, armed with Okay. I'm biased. I'm a man, of all things. It's cute, far too often, create your own Winona Ryder and Christian this list, make some popcorn, and sucker for the scene where he funny, and you'll want to smack viewing fun: Count the number Slater meet, have sex, and murder have a great V-Day! XO

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For The Record this week is written bz:_ R. Cole. Jason Pole Entertainment (Sandra Bullock) from a gas sta­ along with Barney's plans When I walked into the tion. Once Bullock's character is Beyond that, the rest of the ston For the record, I love country music. I was raised on Hank theater to see The Vanishing I discovered missing by Kiefer, he costs $8.00. Williams Uunior and senior), Johnny Cash, Roy Clark, Buck have to admit that I was expect­ begins an intense hunt that lasts Owens, Loretta Lynn, etc. My love of country music is based on ing a substandard flick that would three years and makes him ob­ Kiefer Sutherland does a g()()( the fact that it was the only music my parents listened to so I be a cross between Fatal Attrac­ sessed with trying to find out job of playing the part of an ob­ learned to appreciate the passion and feeling that those old-timers tion and Silence of the Lambs. what happened to his girlfriend. sessed man, in addition to lookin! put into it. Well, instead it turned out to be a like hell. In fact, he may hav( This brings me to the current revival that the country music in­ better than average movie with a In the meantime Sutherland's over done it a bit since he goo dustry is enjoying. There are some excellent young performers somewhat predictable, but enjoy­ character (Jeff) falls in love with around for most of the movit that are able to capture the spirit of country. Artists such as able plot. In any case, if you like another woman (enter Nancy with that "I'm really hung over Dwight Yaokam and Marty Stuart. But, there is one person whose the kind of story with a lot of Travis) who convinces him to look he wore in the Lost Boys music just drives me crazy. Garth Brooks lack of passion is a dis­ mind games in it, then you'lllike give up his search. However, Jeff Bridges also gives a gooc grace to all the great performers. What he has done to country when Barney finds out that Jeff performance. He goes througl music borders on tragedy. The Vanishing. has stopped hunting for the girl the entire fllm with a calm, coo He took the last great American art form and turned it into a The story really begins when he decides to extend his twisted and collected composure that an: cash-cow. What was once an industry where music came first, has a mad, chloroform wielding, experiment to include Suther­ University student is sure to fin, now been transformed into a product oriented one. Simply put, chemistry professor named land's character. Of course, Jeff similar to that of their ow. Garth Brooks is the Michael Bolton of country music. Barney (Jeff Bridges) abducts can't resist the urge to know professors. Actually, after watch Garth Brooks is not the only one though. There's this other Kiefer Sutherland's girlfriend Diane's (Bullock) fate and goes ing Barney at work I'd say that hillbilly Bjlly Ray Cyrus. His success proves that there are seven lot of chemistry students wil million people in the United States with absolutely no taste in never accept a cup of coffee fron music. Think about it for a second. His first single, called "Achy their Prof again Breaky Heart", should have been enough to let people know there isn't much talent present. But when a record contains a version of Nancy Travis's acting is goo Nancy Sinatra's "Their Boots Are Made For Walkin'", that isn't a as well. However, it's a littl parody, how can anyone seriously consider buying such a record? hard to imagine her gutsy charac Garth Brooks and Billy Ray Cyrus have sold over thirty mil­ ter sticking with Sutherland' lion records in the last three years. I know I have no right to tell when he is so obsessed with an people how to spend their money, other woman. Bullock on th but why would anyone who is a other hand is lucky her part wa fan of country music help support short and one might find them the mediocrity that Nashville has selves hoping they don't find he allowed to represent country or at least not alive music? Overall, The Vanishing is For the record, I'll con­ good flick. In other words, i tinue to listen to Johnny and you're going to spend eight buck Hank until country music to see a movie, this one is a goo recovers from its current ill­ bet. Besides, for an added bonm ness. it features some innovative wor with a shovel.

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Q: How long have you been play- minutes to write a song from be- Students that my peers and I went played was "Twister" which com- The Northern Pikes also ing guitar and how long has the ginning to end with hardly any to. Even WLUSU President es from their newest album. It played cover tunes from the band been together. revisions. I just wish those feel- Christina Craft and Foot Patrol went off with out a hitch and then Beatles and the Doors. A: I have been playing ever since ings came everyday. Coordinator Brian McQuinn a large crowd of people just After the concert ended, I had I was 18 years old and just get- Q:What advice would you give to were in attendance. swarmed to get to front row cen- the privilege of 15 minutes (of ting out of school. I figured I had someone just starting out as a On that night, The Northern ter stage. Being a Northern Pike fame) with Bryan Potvin: to do something with my life so I music songwriter or performer? Pikes played at U of Wand it is a fan ever since their Snow in June Q: How is the current tour doing? decided to be a performer. I did ADoing cover tunes to help you night I will never forget. album, I was thinking I must be A: Well first of all, we have been not want to do anything else. The attract people, however, when I found out about the concert crazy not to get down there and on a tour for eight days and we band has been together since performing throw in some from a good friend of mine Steve originals and ask the audience Far eman the exact same day of what they thought of it. Writing the concert. Despite having new songs for your band is very FOUR mid-terms in the next two important. What you need to do weeks, I decided I needed a good is make an album and send it to long rock n' roll time with all the record companies in Cana- friends, (as a study break of da. One of them has got to bite. course!) What always helps though is if Since mom put that extra your band has something new money in my account to save for that sticks out for record com- a "rainy day", I figured mom panies to market. would think the money would be Q: Didn't the Crash Test Dum- put to good use—"NOT!" Oh mies open up for you a couple of well, what she doesn't know years ago ? won't hurt her. A: Yes. We were playing in cen- I have been to a few concerts tral Canada at the time and the in my days, but nothing compared Crash Test Dummies were open- to the Northern Pikes per- ing up for us. When Ifirst heard formance atFederation Hall. of the name, I thought they were The opening act was pretty enjoy the fun. So I crept over left started in Fredericton while tak- 1984 but our drum player Don going to be like another Nirvana good with Junk House taking front stage to park myself right ing a van across eastern and cen- joined in 1986 and our piano "head banger" band. But when I center stage at about 9:00 p.m. in front of lead guitarist and tral Canada. We finish our tour player joined us last year. heard them play, it was really They didn't bring many people to vocalist Bryan Potvin for most of tomorrow at a high school dance Q: How do you write songs ? cool that they had all the acoustic the dance floor because heck, no the night. and then head home to Saskatoon A: That's really funny because-1 guitar's and sounded really good. band one had ever heard of the band They sang a lot of material to write some more songs. do a lot of things to inspire myself After they left us, I saw their all before. The long curly-haired from their newest album, an al- Q: What are your plans for the to write songs. 1 guess what I do really take off. 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The Sea Boogie-Man The sea calls out to me As time ticks on eternally Beckoning me to embrace My mind rushes on with thoughts its full bodied aroma I think of you and of silence Summoning me to frolic You are not here to read to me in its contaminated matter Calling me Or make sure that I am tucked in Calling me miss your kiss good I night Always calling..."! 4ey!' You!" And I know that those days are past The memories are shrouded by darkness I changed my name Except for the light bathroom ~ So that the sea would not call me. Shining in the hallway Oh, that it would halt I hear muffled breath with its unreiniiting rhapsody Are you awake wondering if I'm all right? Oh that it would cease Do you know that sometimes from soliciting my dwindling powers I a'm afraid of life that keep me from answering my requisition Now that you are gone And from walking through I must be stong and protect myself the valley From the boogie-man of the shadow wonder if you are afraid of death. I And though fear the evil of its call All alone in your soft bed I I know I cannot run Made especially for you But, don't be afraid because As it calls me I will come to read to you As it calls me And frighten the boogie-man away. As it Paula J. Clark calls "Hey! You!" Rhonda Reist

Someplace Else By Phill M Kinzinger THE CORD Thursday, February 11, 1993 Comment 21

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. Gail Norton Lynn McCuaig . Scott McKay Red noses make Classified Co-ordinator Libbi Hood for Circulation and Filing Virginia Parker Copy Editors.. Tom Tanner Julie McAlpine a lightened up Canada CONTRIBUTORS: noses no longer signify staying in the cold too long, or having one (or a few) too Slimmon, Ryan Feeley, Beth Haydl, DenyS DaivS, Paula many. Ronald Dave McDonald has one, as do most circus clowns, Ciark, Lee Hewitt, Steve Doak, Lianne Jewitt, Mike Loeters, and this past weekend so did the young at heart, and PatgjChippa, Crawford Samuel, Jason Pole, Rick Cole, Carey Redthose who knew the true meaning of lightening up. It was "Lighten up Canada Day" last Friday and Watefe, Jim Lowe, Brian Gear, Adam Holt, Jim Elkins, Jenn O' Saturday, and if you missed out on parading about with a goofy looking sponge red nose, that's too bad. Connell, Phill Kinzinger, Ralph Spoltore, John Lavigne, Greg Think that it's silly and will only make you stand out? You don't think that wearing your dad's old Sloan, Steve Schaus, Steve Tracy, Adrienne Woodyard, Andrew ragged jeans with bicycle chains holding your style together isn't silly looking, and doesn't make you stand Hopper, Christina Craft, Paul Grey, Chris Werynski, Deanne out? Think again. Is sporting a red nose childish and pointless? It's no more childish than eating the middles Mate, Ken Breadner, Jason Howard, Paul Laurie, Kathleen Wall, out of Oreo cookies first (and don't deny that you do it), or as pointless as making your bed every day. After Rhonda Reist, Josh Beauvais, James Carson, Rick Fotkens, all, you just mess it up again a few hours later. Geoffrey Armstrong, Cooper, Tracy Lorna Marsden, Debbie At least with the nose on, you give something to others. Be it a snicker, a chuckle, a grin, a full-fledged Walsh, Terry Humphreys, Christine Mitchell, Joseph Ribau, Amit smile, or a big guffaw, you brighten up someone's day, whether they admit it or not. Just like that corny Kapur. phrase "Smile, it's catching." Laughter really is Production: Mo Athia, Mia Kroll, Lindsay Dwarka, Katie Bil- catching. When there are so nationally recognized lingsley, Karen Irvine, Andrew Cameron, Sandra Gabriele, many days for important, but depressing causes, what a concept to a Heather "I found my way home" Mundell, Steve Doak, Kathleen it is have day when you're actually supposed to be silly. Honey. Apologies to Trinia Shennan who helped lasted week I'm not belittling organizations that raise money for serious social problems, but constant reinforcement

— and was not mentioned. of the 'bad' for lack of a better term — in our society is truly depressing. AIDS awareness week, Eating Photo: Katie Billingsley, Jayson "Rambo" Geroux, Jim Elkins, Disorder week, Smoke Free Week, Be Kind to Animals Week, Don't Use Your Gun Today Week: the list Sheldon Page, Ken Bryson, Phill Kinzinger, Camille Archer, Dar- goes on and on and 0n... ren Myher, Patrick Brethour. When are we given the chance to make the 'good' more accessible? When are we as a society allowed to be silly all at once? Why do we constantly point out our misfortunes? When can we just spread happiness, for STUDENT PUBLICATIONS happiness' sake? Rosemary Banks TREASURER We now officially have Grandparent's Day, and Secretaries Day in addition to Mother's Day and Father's SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN Vacant Day. So what about Brother's and Sister's Days or PHOTO MANAGER Chris Skalkos Aunt's and Uncle's Days? What are these days for anyway? They are just days when card, Photo Technicians: Eda DiLiso people feel obliged to give a a box of Jo-Ann Julien chocolates or flowers to whoever. Don't you prefer to get something for no reason rather than out of a sense Graphic Arts Technician Kathleen Honey of duty? Don't you find Valentine's Day and Easter reaching this point of indifference? Everyone starts to compare their presents to those of others in hopes of outdoing at least someone. What's the point? We forget ADVERTISING why we even have these nationally recognized days. Manager Jamie Neilson "Lighten Up Canada Day" is a chance to never forget a day's intention. I doubt anyone will think some- Ad Production Manager Brian Craig one with a red nose is celebrating Groundhog Day, or Don't Kill A Spider Today Day. Bringing out the child Ad Production Assistants Eric Green in you - immaturity and plain old happiness - is the only goal of "Lighten Up Canada Day". No cards, no

...... Paula Kalijarvi flowers, no stuffed animals, no cost. Just smiles. Sales Craig Kelley Although "Lighten Up Canada Day" is a good beginning, it only lasts for one day. Why not bring out the .. Hope O' Heron child in you for the other 364 days? Lighten up, Canada.

, John McHutchion Editorial by Lucie Zima, Editorial Board Staff Representative BOARD OF DIRECTORS President The opinions expressed in this editorial are Martin Walker, those ofthe author and do not necessarily reflect those of the rest Brian Gear Sean McLean ofThe Cord staff,or ofits publisher, WLU Student Publications. Vacant Phill Kinzinger Dawna Maclvor Michael Rosenblatt Christina Craft (ex officio) The Cord continues its publishing year, amidst a storm of election day con- troversy. Any Letters to the Editor must be submitted signed, typed and double- Thumbnail Editorials spaced by Tuesday, February 23, at 12:00 pm for the following publication. But, we can only print letters that bear the author's real name, telephone number, and I.D. number (if applicable). All letters must be 500 words. All submissions be- THUMBS UP to the nearly 150 people who attended the Musicians' Network come theproperty of The Cord and we reserve the right to edit or refuse any sub- Album Release Party. The "Campus Grown '93" album was the prime focus of missions. The Cord will not print anything in the body of the paper considered to a prime performance. Improved since last year's version, the concert was be sexist, racist or homophobic in nature by the sta£f as a voting body, or which is more than occasionally marked by brilliance. Kudos to the Laurier musicians in violation of our code of ethics. for their drive and creativity -- and to Laurier students for finally supporting Cord subscription rates are $15.00 per term for addresses within Canada and alternative music. SlB outside the country. We have no subscripton rate for people who don't believe in free thought, free spcech or freedom of the press. The Cord is printed by the people at the Cambridge Reporter who are wonderfully flexible...deadline wise. THUMBS DOWN to cafeteria rip-offs. After spending nearly $200 000 for The Cord we there is an election, at which publishes each Thursday unless cosmetic changes to the facility, students are still being forced to pay 15 cents point we become a daily. The Cord is a confirmed prospective member of Cana- for having dian University Press. buns toasted, and 10 cents for heated water. A meal of any can't be for All commentary is strictly the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily substance bought any less than $5.00, and a plain, untoasted, represent those of the Cord staff, the editorial board, or the WLU Student Publica- small bagel costs $1.02. Why haven't their been greater outcries at the tions Board of Directors. Or the majority of student voters. outlandish prices? The school conviently insists that residence students buy Copyright (c) 1993 by WLU Student Publications, 75 University Ave. West, mamamoth meal plans -- neatly camoflauging the real prices, and leaving the Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5. No part of this publication may be reproduced reality for a poor, unsuspecting student waiting in line, cash in hand. without permission of the Editor-in-Chief. Unless you are a master puppeteer. THE CORD Letters Thursday, February to XX. 22 the Editor 1993 Foot patrol did LETTERS EDITOR THETO The Cord's Letter Policy the right thing • All letters must be signed, and submitted with the author's name, student identification number and telephone number. Dear Editor, • All letters will be printed with the author's name, unless otherwise requested. January 23, 1993, a friend of mine arrived at our • Letters must be received by Tuesday at noon for publication in that week's On the night of issue in print or on disk. Disks can be picked up on Wednesday. residence with a blood covered face, lacerations under his eye, a • Letters must be typed, double-spaced and cannot exceed 500 words (2 pages). profusely bleeding Up, and potentially serious head injuries. His con- • The Cord reserves the right to edit any letter, but will not correct spelling and grammar. dition was more than simply a "minor cut" on his upper lip. As he • The Cord reserves the right to reject any letter, in whole or part, in I that is needed medical attention immediately, made the decision to call and violation of existing Cord policies, specifically : letters which contain personal notify the Foot Patrol. As they undergo extensive first aid training in attacks, or defamatory statements. order to qualify to become patrollers, and because they have first aid kits readily available, I felt that this was the most logical decision at the time. As a friend of the injured male, I am sick and tired of reading about the dispute over who should handle Laurier medical emergen- Dow money not polluted cies. A decision had to be made quickly, and that responsible decision was made by the Foot Patrol with the safety of the victim in mind, as Dear Editor, an increase of zero dollars. injuries to his head could have been potentially more severe than they This letter is in response to Steve Doak's article Steve, if a corporation like Exxon Oil were will- first appeared. The injured party reportedly requested the ambulance, in last Thursday's edition of The Cord concerning ing to donate a large sum of money to help fund our but in fact it was requested by the Foot Patrol attendant on duty. As I Wilfrid Laurier University's relationship with Dow new science building, would you refuse just be- witnessed the whole ordeal, the paramedics not only vented their Chemical. In Doak's commentary, he states cause an Exxon tanker ran aground and spilled a frustration on the security officers, but a number of individuals were that...?/ze (WLU) administrationhas shown a will- few million litres of oil into the Pacific Ocean? I angered with me as well, and continued to harp on the fact that I had ingness to be closely associated with any company sure as hell wouldn't! made the wrong decision, which I felt was unjust. that offers money to the school. The question I have The simple fact is that money is money. Call it My prime concern was the safety of my friend and that he receive to ask is WHY NOT? While I do not praise Dow's dirty money if you must, but even dirty money is medical attention immediately, not arguing with a security officer as somewhat liberal stance on polluting the environ- better than no money at all. Corporations like Dow to who to call first. Since a security telephone number was unknown, ment, I applaud their efforts to contribute to univer- Chemical should be commended for realizing that and is not highly publicized around campus, how was I to notify sity education through the donation of money and benefits can be gained by investing in our school security quickly in case of an emergency? The suggestion that adding the hiring ofLaurier co-op students. and similarly, in our education. I want to know that stickers with the security telephone number to wherever Foot Patrol In tough economic times like these, when when I graduate, I've had the best possible prepara- stickers are found would be beneficial, and would help in preventing government funding for education is very tight, ad- tion for the business world. It is corporations such such a dispute from occurring. Personally, I feel that the Foot Patrol ministration has to search for new ways to raise as Dow that can make this a reality. How firms be- attendants did the right thing and did not "overstep" in their proce- revenue. Creating relationships with the corporate have in business is mainly their concern; how they dures. world is one way to tap into this scarce resource of "behave" with us as students isjaur concern. Incidentally, out of the four security personnel on the scene at the money. Any increase in funding can give an institu- Wilfrid Laurier University's reputation may be time, not one had a first aid kit with them. If security is so concerned tion like WLU a competitive advantage over other up for sale, but the only reputation it can receive is

about who gets the most calls in a night, then maybe they should be- universities. Industry knows this, and so does ad- of an institution that wants to work with business - come more active and involved to make us, the students, more aware ministration. For administration to refuse donations to produce the most innovative students possible, of who they are and what they really do here. After all, that is whal from corporations who may have some wrongdo- that have a competitive edge when they get out into they are here for, isn't it? ings (either past or present) is ludicrous. To go over the real world. Now that doesn't seem so bad to me. James Carson every firm with a fine tooth comb to ensure they "meet our high standards" would probably result in Rick Fokkens Apathy is denial, intellectual laziness Dear Editor, This view is flawed for the absurdities when they are not profound sense of their culture is due to a healthy sense of prag- This is a critical response to following reasons. viewed in the context of the cul- and their place within that cul- matism and pluralism. the letter in the February 4th edi- Firstly, Mr. Zapparoli as- ture in which they were meant to ture. These individuals seek to I think that the majority of tion entitled "Apathetics are all sumes the disposability of con- be interpreted and understood. "define themselves" through the readers fully realize that newspa- individuals" submitted by Rolf cepts such as culture, religion, It must be noted that apathy is understanding of society with an pers are, to some extent, a forum Zapparoli. In the letter, he advo- heritage, etc... in an apathetic intellectual laziness. It is a purely enlightened sense of reality, in for radical fringe-groups and their cates greater apathy on the part of society to the end of bringing self-indulgent state of mental in- stark contrast to the uncritical equally radical fringe-element all individuals/groups (cultural, about worthwhile developments activity and insensitivity from complacency which is apathy. critics to take potshots at one an- religious, ideological) as a means in areas of "self-exploration" such which art, philosophy, and litera- Secondly, Mr. Zapparoli ex- other. This adversarial process for resolving social differences of as art and philosophy. What he ture cannot emerge. These pur- presses his frustration that a ma- can be hilarious, but it also seems opinion, thus building an overall fails to see is that art and philoso- suits are almost exclusively the jority of the readers of this news- to provide the kind of equilibrium consensus of apathy. phy are meaningless, valueless preserve of people possessing a paper are paying undue attention of opinion which is requires for a to the partisan opinions presented slow and manageable process of herein, and would develop a social change by which is re- healthier perspective on such quired for a slow and manageable Daycare for Laurier? views if they were less attentive process of social change by and more apathetic. I think the which disputes and differences Dear Editor, of Laurier students who, in addi- why the university, which is ex- reality of this matter is that most can be resolved. Apathy is not a I am writing in response to an tion to their course loads, must pecting an increase in adult and readers do not afford very much mechanism for resolving dif- article published in a recent edi- also deal with the demands of mature student enrolment, had attention to the radical views pre- ferences, it preserves them for tion of The Cord concerning the parenting. I had considered this not made any greater efforts to sented in this newspaper nor do lack of inspiration; it is denial, issue of day-care and WLU stu- problem before, and, even though accommodate these students and they overly concern themselves and as such, cannot reasonably dents. I understand the concerns I don't have children, I wondered their child care needs. correctness". This accommodate change or progress. In light of this, I submitted a with "political not a of apathy, rather, it Geoffrey Cooper written proposal to the space is result WLU reputation committee, which was included in their final report to the ar- not for sale after all chitects. I requested that they Diets cannot Dear Editor, look into the feasibility of a day- The article "Laurier's rep up for sale" contains some fundamental- care room in any new building(s) bulimia ly inaccurate statements. Let me correct them. proposed for this campus. In this solve not begin The capital campaign at Laurier has not begun and will paper, I discussed the benefits for Dear Editor, until 1994, probably in the fall. As I explained to WLUSU's Board of parents and children of having an I am writing this letter to you about your article on National

Directors recently, a campaign requires many preparatory steps. on-campus day-care, and also the Eating Disorder Week. To say the least — I am FURIOUS! As a fe- The university's Board of Governors has established a Develop- benefits that would be gained by male who has had bulimia, this article makes me very angry about the students, alumni, ment Committee with representation from faculty students if this became a way society perceives what an eating disorder is. and staff. This committee is charged with a variety of tasks including volunteer program somewhat like Firstly, I can tell you from my experience that counting fat grams the establishment of guidelines for our capital campaign. After the the Foot Patrol. I also mentioned is only going to make things worse. ANY measure to control one's new Director of Development and Alumni Affairs assumes her duties the possibility of this being a food intake will have reverse effects. AS well daily exercise could be in early March, we will be setting an agenda for a spring meeting of parent co-op. I hope that this let- the worst possible advice, especially if that person is obsessed with the Development Committee. ter has addressed your problem, exercise. Counting fat grams and daily exercise is NOT the solution Laurier is generously supported by alumni, foundations, and pri- and possibly eased your mind. If to getting better. For me, it took nine years of therapy and all of those vate and corporate donors. We are grateful for funds for scholarships you would like to respond, or to years involved many nights of crying, feelings of having no self- and many other important projects of benefit to students. help get a program like this roll- esteem and most of all, feelings of wanting to take my own life. What As plans for the campaign develop, The Cord will be fully in- ing at Laurier, please see me in I want to get across is that an eating disorder isn't about food, the formed. In the meantime, please show your support now by refraining the WLUSU offices. food is only a symptom. The real problem is unique for everyone and from damaging our reputation before we begin. no diet in the world will make it go away! Tracy Armstrong Lorna R. Marsden, Ph.D. Name withheld by request WLU President and Vice-Chancellor Students' Union Director - - . ------,. . - .. . . ,, ...... ··-· .. - . -·-·-· .. -~ ~. ___ ,. . ~- . :~ ~.. . - . -- _:_~/- . . . .- ~~ ~ ' !'!~Febru~~~! Letters to the Editor 23. Students' Union space project takes off Dear Editor, dertake further plans we need stu- helping 118 expand. student space would be required dents to think about services the) The WLU Students' Union is dent commibnent and involement Students surveyed over- at Laurier. If you would like fur­ feel would be a benefit to them currently undertaking plans to ex­ now. whelmingly indicated that they ther details an executive summary Then, think about how those ser pand the Student Union Building. We just completed a compre­ want an expanded Student Union is available in the Students' vices (such as a used bookstore, : We may be ready to take the ex­ hensive report which will assist Building. The report outlines pro­ Union Offices. sexual relations resource centre, ~ pansion issue to referenda by architects and building profes­ posed standards for student space Our building was designe-d to pharmacy) could never be real­ March. sionals about what our needs are. on campus and it breaks down the accomodate 2 500 students. Since ized because there is so little stu· In 1994, the Students' Union Our report was given to the senior kinds of student space needed on then, we have doubled our popu­ dent space on campus. could be financially ready for ex­ administration who have since a percentage basis. We suggested lation to over 5 000 students. The We are very excited about th' pansion. However, before we un- given us their commitment to 37,000 additional square feet of university has announced plans to potential for the Student Unim expand the population to over 12 Building to grow and accomodat' 000 students by the year 2020. the needs of all students. Univer Dow's chemical concern Our plans will allow us to be sity is not just about books an< Dear Editor, responsible for the state of the river. The so-called prepared for future growth pat­ classes; it is about building up so "blob" could have· been a result of trace amounts of terns. cial ties -- ties that will last all o Steve Doak's commentary, "Laurier's Rep is up chemicals seeping into the water over a period of Presently there is a feasability us for the rest of our lives. Ou for sale", that appeared in last week's Cord dis­ decades. Even so, Dow immediately responded by study being conducted by an ar­ building will be inherited by th• played the typical ignorance of the so-called "en­ taking responsibility for the multi-million dollar chitect. The results of that study students of the future whost vironmentally conscious" masses who have cleanup of the river. will be available after reading memories will also be fostered b~ declared war upon the chemical industry without Having worked in the petrochemical industry week. There will be a series of the social culture at Laurier. Le sound information. The scathing description of for seven years, and having dealt with Dow on open forums and open houses to us pass on our building with prid• Dow Chemical in the article relied a great deal several occasions, I am personally aware of how inform students. It is important and know that future memorie: upon information regarding the corporation in the meticulous and sometimes anal retentive Dow is for students to get involved and rely on our involvement now. United States, however, Dow Canada has been dis­ about protecting the environment, and also of be informed about the future of tinctly different company from its American sib­ Dow's reputation as one of, if not the most con­ their building and their levy fees. Christina Craft ling. Dow Canada has been in the forefront not of cerned corporations in the Canadian chemical in­ I would like to encourage stu- Students' Union President "environmental abuse", but of environmental con­ dustry. Don't get me wrong - I am also a Geog­ scious for several years, and cannot possibly be raphy student specializing in these types of environ­ held responsible for the actions of the U.S. compa­ mental issues, and I'm certainly not an advocate of ny. Dow Canada has poured hundreds of millions Agent Orange - but I suggest that we not be so Reader sees red of dollars into environmental safetya programs, re­ quick to point our misinformed fingers. We may search, alternative products, and the implementa­ foolishly alienate those parties we should be sup­ tion of a watchdog to oversee environmental safety. porting. over Womenwords The only valid complaint about Dow Canada in Dear Editor, the article was the one regarding the St. Clair River. Once again the Womenwords has turned me mentally red. Las! However, Dow was never proven to be entirely Debbie Welsh week the article by Beth Haydl, whom I figure to be one of the more rational of the womyn at the Centre, seems to be a little vacant in facts about human nature. Womenwords absurd Perhaps I am alone here, but I do not feel that menstrual blood Dear Editor, have I ever read such an absurd I do agree wholeheartedly should be a part of sex. But wait you say, what about semen? It is The "Womenwords" article on belief. In fact, during menstrua­ with the comments made about also a waste product for the most part, right? Yes, I respond, waste it menstruation in the February 4th tion the opposite occurs. Sexual misconceptions in the general is, but it is not red like the life giving fluids in my veins. I have edition of The Cord seemed quite intercourse (or other forms of public. People do need to realize worked at rendering plants that crush up whole cows into tiny bits far fetched. I am not quite sure stimulating the vagina) causes an that menstruation is a perfectly and the blood, although quite different in nature, still does not tum whether this was done for atten­ increase in blood flow due to the natural body function and a fact me on. Red is a scare colour in nature. Cut your fmger off and ob­ tion or what, so I won't comment agitation. Don't mislead people in of life for all of us - women and serve the reaction. on Beth's overwhelming excite­ an effort to make them feel better men. But providing misinforma­ Finally, Beth, you are not happy with the current methods, or any ment in describing her many about their bodies. tion, as you have done, will only methods, of menstrual restraint Well, allow me to help. I have had surgery a few times, and I KNOW it is not the same type of blood, menstrual episodes. However, as Research has demonstrated perpetuate the problems people but I was told by a medical doctor it is a good idea to cover, or at a supporter of proper sex educa­ that from a medical point of view, have dealing with their sexuality. least protect, areas that are under a leaching process. The reason: to tion it really unnerves me to read there are no health reasons to The best advise anyone can keep off vermin. Toxins in the current methods you say; resort to the views of sexual functioning that avoid intercourse at this time. In give is to talk to your partner ways of the old country and use reusable cotton tampons/pads that are blatantly incorrect The article fact, orgasm during this time can about making love during can be washed. indicated that "Maybe a lot of be beneficial to the women be­ menstruation. Both partners need people don't know that the flow cause uterine contractions and to feel comfortable dealing with Scott McKay of menstrual blood slows and release of vasocongestion often these issues and caring about a stops when a woman is sexually reduces backache and feelings of woman's experience may help aroused. Sex during menstruation pelvic fullness and cramping. But avoid misunderstandings and at isn't any messier than at any sex during menstruation is going the same time build intimacy. OUSA angers other time, so go for it". Nothing to be messy. Towels and con­ could be further from the truth. doms can increase the comfort Nowhere in any literature and enjoyment of sex at this time. Terry Humphreys grad student Dear Editor, It is with mounting concern that I have read the reports in Tht University responds to Cord, as well as in the daily newspapers, about OUSA. From what l understand, OUSA advocates a thirty percent increase in tuition fee~ over the next three years. Yearly tuition fee increases are already well "Less than Zero" op-ed above the rate of inflation. While inflation is at the one percent level. tuition fees increased seven percent this year, by my calculation. When jobs are hard to find and wages have not been raised, the Dear Editor, pay no additional user fees. Our campaign to im­ ability to pay this seven percent increase has become difficult for me. The University's reorganization and finances prove the stadium facilities is continuing with the as well as for other students. Now, the student politicians at Laurie1 were the subject of your editorial and a news story generous support of alumni and other donors. want the students to pay higher fees! in last weeek's edition of The Cord. While both You propose that the University spend the so­ these matters are complex, your readers deserve a called "surplus". Remember that all the interest I realize that OUSA's plan does not contain other ideas, such a~ more accurate picture of what has happened. from that sum supports academic programs, greater access to OSAP and delayed loan payback. Who is going tc First, the reorganization. The positions of those scholarships, and other parts of the operating give out this assistance , and where will they get the money? I don ' 1 who head major deparbnents have been retitled to budget If we spend the principal, then we will have think governments are lining up to hand out money to students. IJ better reflect the scope of their current to find an additional $1.1 million to cover those ex­ there is greater accessibility to OSAP, but the same amount of mone) responsiblities and to clarify lines of authority. penses. It would be cutting off our nose to spite our to hand out , people will receive less. Each will now be called "assistant vice-president" face. Luckily I am graduating in May. However, I plan on going on t< instead of "director. These positions are not new, The University has a capital fund -- now graduate school. If fees are raised for undergrads, grad students wil only retitled; salaries have not been increased. depleted -- to purchase property in order to build most likely be hit as well. Hopefully I will be going to a school when Recently, two such positions were collapsed into the facilities we will need. Recently the University student politicians have a more realistic view of the ability of student one to reduce the number of directors. At this point, bought several properties to make way for the new to pay. administration is signalling the intent to establish -­ science building, scheduled to open in the fall of as future circumstances allow -- two new assistant 1994. Remember, the funds to build the new In the end, it's very simple: if tuition fees were to be increased b~ vice-president positions. science building come from the government's Jobs­ thirty percent, with no corresponding rise in wages, many people, in Second, finances. Your editorial suggests that Ontario program and cannot be applied to any other eluding myself, would not be here. Student politicians know this, an< the University promised not to fund the stadium use. they don't seem to care. And that makes me very angry. from the general operating budget. Just as science deparbnent budgets cover the cost of labs, so the physical education deparbnent will cover the cost Lorna R. Marsden, Ph.D. Sincerely, of its time using the stadium facilities. Students will WLU President and Vice-ChanceUor Christine MitcheU THE CORD Comment Thursday. Fohruarv 24 1J Students' Union needs CORDFEEDBACK Crowder's experience We're here to heat. The Cord's Feedback Booth is open Thursday, from 10am to 4 pm, community. Dear Editor, in the Concourse. All members of the Laurier community are wel- In Crowder the neces- Upon reading the Retrospect in Last week's addition, Tim possesses come to comment, although students will be given priority. Com- to on a 3 Cord, it was evident to me that the Editor-in Chief sary experience take such position; with ments appear unedited. All comments must include the submitter's had written an article in favour of a particular can- years of involvement in the Student Union, and par- ID number. Issues of pressing or enduring interest will be com- didate for Vice-President: University Affairs. Al- ticipation in Provincial and Municipal Board of Ed- mented upon by The Cord. We're your student paper — so make though it was never stated, this implication was ucation Lobbies. His belief in the use of a your view known. more than just obvious. The strategy of attack was referendum to answer such questions as possible based on denoting the other candidates for their changes to the present Health Plan is a realistic and Where is that cool car guy? stand on a single issue - the Health Plan. I believe reliable approach. What this school needs in its —Steve Rident that there are ideas and qualities possessed by the Vice President is leadership and experience, other candidates that merit mention. For example, qualities that Tim Crowder not only exemplifies but Rambo takes good pictures. Ouija is funny. Bag O' Crime is in- Michelle Moore believes in the importance of can put to use in helping the student body make im- formative. date/acquaintance rape seminars at local high portant decisions. —Charlene Miller schools to increase Laurier's involvement in the Joseph Ribau Good letter by Orenda Davies. There are some sensible people out there! General Motors stills the —Stephan Latour The Cord needs more humour. Life is depressing enough. heartbeat of America —Scott Parks they never had a problem was finally fixed. Amit Kapur Cord Comment You see, Good layout! Needs more student outreach, maybe a short "Beef' choice. The Unfortunately, this little de- chance to make that section as well as letters to the editor. already for flaw has been estimated to would you do for choice was made sign —Tiffany the death of over 300 Metcalfe $105 million? The pros- them when General Motors have caused people. test crashes show, pect of that staggering designed its pickup truck in 1973. As Did someone forget to cover the TAMIAE talent show last week? What a flawed GM truck is hit sum would probably make your In that fateful designing process, when Or did TAMIAE forget to ask for a press release? It was quite a from the side, gas begins to pour mouth water, however, for a it was somehow not noticed that successful eventand should have had some coverage. out. Georgia couple it is simply a bit- the fuel tanks were on the outside -Dianne Garbutt Fire and sparks from most ter reminder of corporate of the frame. Fourteen years and crashes ignite this fuel, and what negligence. over 5 million trucks later, the Before slamming a chemical company "Dow" please realize both two hitting was a case of cars sides of what products they produce for the consumer along with each other turns into a fiery ex- the waste products. If it wasn't for chlorine, this paper, the ink, plosion. most paints and many other products simply could not exist, espe- Now, the question arises that cially your drinking water. danger to if GM knew about the —Harvey Luong WOMENWORDS the public and the danger of their by members of the Women's Centre trucks, why didn't they simply or- I think it's terrible that the fine reputation of The Cord is tarnished der a A simple fix-up job recall? by the inclusion of a person, obviously intoxicated, in the banner on by Beth Haydl of a couple of hundred dollars for the front page. By promoting and condoning such behaviour, The each truck could make them as people who feel threatened by feminists call us les- Cord is trivializing and contributing to a very serious problem. safe as other car on the road. bians, in the most derogatory manner possible. They as- any Okay, my serious problem. one simple Manysume that if a woman doesn't want to be a sexual target for The answer lies in —Eric Scholey men, then she must be gay. Well, we may be feminists, but that word. Cost. doesn't mean we're all dykes. But, guess what...some of us are. GM found a very convenient Good awareness of restructuring issue, but show both sides so stu- out the Some women consider themselves feminists but feel insulted way of figuring what dents make informed decisions. More pizza coupons and movie list- They when people call them lesbians. This lesbian-hating is the exact cheapest option was. al- ings. ready know what the cost of the same thing as woman-hating. How can a woman ever love her own —David Hayes $1 billion) body if the thought of touching another woman makes her sick? I recall was (roughly don't mean that all feminists must sleep with women. But when and all they needed to know is the What does the word "re-" mean on the front page? women feel that sex with men is the only 'natural' sex, they are af- future liability from lawsuits —Daryl Martinson firming that female sexuality is still male-owned territory. regarding the deaths of their Women who are lesbians and feminists do not 'choose' to be so customers. Where the heck is that knowledgeable car guy? because they hate men. We should all know by now that sexual So they figure that each law- -Andrew Rice orientation is not a matter of choice, and a woman should not have suit will be settled for about $2 to define herself in relation to men. Plenty of women have been million (hence they figure out the What was the point of the "Quite simply, ****" article? raped, abused, beaten, and harassed by men all their lives, but cost of a human life) and then —Mike D'Costa they're still heterosexual. Some women have had positive experi- multiply it by the number of law- ences with men, and they still know that they are lesbians. Some suits expected. If we use the fig- Ouija's the best. I love her (or his) answers. aren't lesbians. lesbians aren't feminists, just like some feminists ures of 300 deaths and $2 million —Meuul Suthar word than As far as I am concerned, "dyke" is no more a dirty per death, GM is still $400 mil- by either, won't run away from "feminist". I can't be wounded and I lion ahead of what it would cost To space Beth Haydl and Denys Davies should write a column how socially un- save these strings of sounds and letters, no matter to fix the trucks. collectively. We will call it 'WHINERS WORLD'. When women try to defend feminism from acceptable they may be. Now, isn't it reassuring to —Jim Skelton of their own insecurities, they shut the stigma of lesbianism because know that GM considers your life out their sisters. to be worth $2 million? Excellent sports section - great to see coverage on women's sports! The most common heterosexual male fantasy is to watch two one It is this type of blatant corpo- Too bad about the sports pictures screwup, though. Again, women being sexual with each other. If lesbians are so sexy, why lame for rate irresponsibility that gives big more time, no need to have profanity like that. It's real Playboy asked k.d. Lang to pose, maybe with Martina Nav- hasn't corporations a bad name. This The Cord to do that! ratilova? Because lesbians in porn magazines, videos, and over- isn't even taking into considera- -Martin Walker coffee table books by famous female pop stars are false publicized tion the human suffering from in- images created by our misogynistic society. directory? juries that were intensified due to Why aren't fourth year co-ops in the phone These pseudo-lesbians are performing for a man who wants to these unsafe vehicles. Nor is it -Becky Lewis two objects instead of just one. When confronted by a control taking into account that GM still woman who really doesn't need him, for money, for love, or for Powder Puff? refuses to recall the trucks, Was there a Winter Carnival last week? How about of man is far from excited, believe me. sex, this type making the possibility of more —Fran Vandershot movie Basic Instinct was vehemently criticized by gay and The death that more likely. lesbian activists everywhere because of its portrayal of lesbian and Hand? that GM What happened to Mark bisexual women as murderous and deranged. Besides the abysmal It boggles my mind over 300 —Gavin Bauer dramatic performances and ugly fashion, this movie reeked of the considers the death of man, if she people a simple math problem. attitude that all a woman really wants sexually is a even Better to chew on than a dead weasel thinks she doesn't. It's still generally felt that lesbian romance is not Perhaps the huge sum of —JefEkins as 'real' as straight romantic love, and that women can't really en- money will hit GM where it however, will not bring a joy sex with each other as much as they would with a polyester-clad hurts, it simply, why profanity? Last week, The Cord printed any the unfortunate vic- Quite stud like Michael Douglas. back of review of Sonic Youth titled "Quite simply, fuck". Two people negligence. spent Just like straight women, lesbians and bisexual women come in tims of GM's made comments about the article. Internally, we at The Cord sit- families, iall colours, sizes, shapes, ages, and abilities. There might be one For the victims' over eight hours debating about the article. Obviously, the decision A was ting next to you as you read this, or living with you, or signing your there is only sorrowful relief. was reached to keep the article in the paper. We felt the article l paychecks. Some have children, some wear high heels and lipstick, relief that finally, something may reflective of the album, vitriolic piece of music that it was. And o some are militant, some hide their lesbian identity from the public. be done in the best interests of the don't think anyone would dispute that the headline was reflective any But we are all women, and all women must benefit from public, not in the best interests of the article. Because of this, we went with running the article. women's liberation movement. the bottom line. THE CORD Thursday. February 11. 1993 Comment 25 Slang spreads PINK INK that term paper that you forgot to They're really saying "I'm deep DenyS DaivS save. dreamland" and laughing in week, the news. After a long struggle with depression When I have to stay all maniacal laughter. Listen closely up and problems associated with childhood abuse, Joshua night working on I and you'll I am telling the something, see ThisBirch took his own life on December 28, 1992. Birch is must prepare myself. I gather first truth. survived by his longtime companion, Michael Smith. Birch is best by Ken Breadner the following items around me. You should go outside at least known for the Haig-Birch decision which challenged the Canadian A case of Jolt cola. This stuff, once every hour. The colder it is, military's practice of discriminating against gays and lesbians. BREADBOXpulled an all-nighter last in case you have never had it, is the more likely I am to wear The Court's decision practically enshrined such protection into night. I don't know how basically straight caffeine. Rather shorts and a T-shirt If you don't federal law. Birch was a graduate student at the Carleton School of much it weighed, but it than drink it, you should inject it wake up walking next to naked in I Social Work, a volunteer at the Living Room of the AIDS Com- was pretty heavy. In fact, it into system. It's that strong. a blizzard, there's no hope; you your mittee of Ottawa and the Lesbian and Bisexual Centre of Carleton, resisted my efforts at pulling it Chugging a can of it should might as well just take the F. and the founder of the Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault and tried to get away from me. induce a belch loud enough to All-nighters can be fun, if you In Seattle, Washington, a seven year old boy was kicked out of But in the end, it was safely dead, as go into them with a positive atti- wake the well. Tiger Scouts, the Boy Scouts of America's kindergarten program, to its destination: the In case I tude. Instead of saying "I won't pulled An alarm clock. because he has two lesbian mothers. One mother, Tuanna Johnson, stay awake, I won't stay awake", dawn. can't...quite...pull the damned identified herself as a lesbian when the boy was enrolled and his say I fall I don't know where the hell night. "I will fall asleep, will dues were paid. expression pull an all- A I turn asleep". This is positive thinking the 'to vacuum cleaner. this Johnson and her partner attended three monthly meetings, as from, nighter' came but it's ex- on at three in the morning. Hey, I in a nutshell. adult participation is required, before the meeting site was changed are some people quisitely stupid, as the above par- figure if I have to stay up all There lame without their being informed. Johnson eventually learned from an- own per- agraph points out. Why can't night, so should everyone else: out there who set their other mother that the Boy Scout policy would not allow the mothers stayed up You at pm so they people say 'I all night'? A bucket of ice water. sonal curfew 9:00 to continue attending — read in the son as well. a can be at the crack of dawn the It's actually syllable shorter. Or can use this to wake up, or you up On November 3, 1992, Colorado voters passed Amendment 2, want to to quality do people impress others can short out your computer after next morning get some which prevents the Government of Colorado from passing legisla- with the great strength needed to studying Positive thinking it shorts out your essay. in. tion to protect gays and lesbians from discrimination. The bill came 'pull an all-nighter'? help people stay up A stereo. Warning here: Make won't these about from pressure from the Colorado for Family Values group, a Whatever you - or to Nothing help do with sure your roommates haven't all night. will these right-wing ultra-conservative Christian organization. -- all-nighters, they experi- stay night. are an swapped your tape with one of people up all Colorado Legal Initiatives Project [CLIP] says Amendment 2 have well, experi- are the ence you to, "Famous Lullabies Around The But then again, these violates the fourteenth Amendment of the American Constitution, ence. There is nothing quite like get assign- World". same weirdoes who which provides that no state will enforce any law which abridges watching through a ments done before they are as- the sunrise An axe. In case they do. the privileges or immunities of US citizens. CLIP plans to appeal hazy fog of blurry-eyed exhaus- When pulling an all-nighter, signed, so they should never need the amendment. tion. room to bench-press an all-nighter, be sure to let a pet in the Having successfully contested the male sodomy law, Latvian ac- The feeling is magnified when anyway. with you. It's bound to fall asleep tivists have decided to turn their efforts towards same-sex marriage. power Oh, no. The slang is starting you accidentally yank the and piss you off. Ever notice how The Latvian Association for Sexual Equality sees no reason why cord on your computer and kill cats smile when they sleep? to spread. Latvia should not be the second country, after Denmark, to recog- nize gay and lesbian Unions. It is strongly believed that the current Latvian Government would pass such legislation. The navy pin-striped suit clad Canadian Senate has actually ad- Restore Ontario reality, dressed the issue of gay and lesbian discrimination! Senator Noel Kinsella introduced Bill S-15 on Dec. 1, 1992.The bill was debated on two separate days and the amazing thing was the reading by banish Bobby's World Kinsella, in which he gave his entire speech without ever saying the words gay or lesbian. The Bill is now somewhat irrelevant with the tion. The problem was, they were way for Ontario to be econom- Amit Kapur Cord Comment introduction of Bill C-108 by Kim Campbell. thinking with their hearts and not ically competitive in the future is Backlash rhetoric, of which Alberta Community Development as a as can their pocketbooks. to have a force, long time skilled job which Minister Dianne Mirosh gave a fine example thereof when she told be remembered, Brian As a result, the provincial is molded through education. press, "gays and lesbians are having more rights than anyone else." Mulroney has been the deficit is estimated to be Another alternative the NDP For about Now she actually wants to abolish Alberta's human rights commis- butt every $12.3 next try to cut the of almost Canadian's billion in the fiscal should is bloated sion altogether. In actual fact, Alberta's rights act does not prohibit joke from St. John's to Van- year. This sets up the wonderful government bureaucracy through discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, they simply have Though job cuts cuts. couver. much of this crit- choice of higher taxes, which are either or salary said they will accept complaints on those grounds. well-founded, Unfortunately, icism may be there unpopular with voters, or pro- this is very un- And, closer to home, kudos to GLOBAL [Gays, Lesbians, and likely given is another menace in politics who gram cuts, which are unpopular the traditional love Bisexuals at Laurier] for their letter to the editor protesting the is chance with voters. affair between NDP blowing his to make his the and vandalism of their small section of the Campus Clubs bulletin It unions. In fact, the constituency better. is time for the NDP to government board. I hate to sound like a pessimist, but expect more. In the time that Bob Rae and recognize that they cannot have it has said that it would rather raise No one ever said the fight was easy, but with a little bit of en- his NDP pals been in — have office, all. They must for once in their taxes and cut programs, regard- couragement and commitment we, as gay and lesbian individuals, conditions in Ontario have been term -- do what is best for less of the economic effects, than may actually change the close-minded, petty, odious, self-righteous, consistently getting worse. More Ontario. rolling back or even freezing violently discriminatory activities of the bigots here at Laurier, programs have been piled onto Cutting services like health government salaries. creating not only a more aware campus but better thinking minds to What a wonderful province better equip the world with positive thinkers. Ontario would be if the NDP Another menace blows his cared as much for the rest of Ontario as they did for their union NEO-CEREBELIA by Ryan Feeley constituency buddies. Hopefully, Bob Rae and his the government books, and and education will not solve the NDP pals will come to their businesses have been scared away deficit problem, just shift it to the senses before the Ontario econo- by the threat of higher taxes. future. By keeping people healthy my* is permanently damaged. I'm sure the NDP had their now, we can prevent them from Only then will reality be restored hearts in the right places when getting more sick in the future to Ontario, instead of the they set out promising everything and save ourselves some money socialistic drama of Bobby's to everyone during the last elec- in the process. Similarly, the only World. CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

-In last week's "Thumbs Up" editorial, several members of the Petitions Committee were not named. The missing members were: Tracy Langford, Ted Dreger, Craig Fairborn and Ken McGuffin.

-In our continuing efforts to foster gender equality, The Cord reversed the pictures of the men's and women's basketball teams. Seriously, we apologize for the inane error. Also, the men's basketball picture was incorrectly credited. Jim Elkins was the photographer. A THE CORD 26 Comment Thursday. February Jf Philosophy colours the world beautiful

Jason Howard Cord Comment its inapplicability. Although phi- need to become answerable and questioning ourselves, our dialogue with knowledge, rather losophy does deal with abstrac- responsible for themselves. Many morality, and society, we not only than control it wandering through tions, much of it is very down to of us need to learn to live in a become enlightened, but we This completely contrasts the the halls of Laurier, I earth and valuable. I am talking world exempt from divine inter- create a new, affirming rela- dominating I-It attitude of Whileoften hear the ceaseless here of a life-philosophy, an atti- vention and direction. For certain tionship with the world. As Stan- science, which strives to lay ridicule of various disciplines but tude which is nurtured both inside individuals to come to terms with ley Kelleman said, you are able to down concrete foundations and one faculty which gets beaten to and outside of the classroom. themselves and who they are, to live your life like a pioneer in- nullify the individual experience. death both inside and outside of Certain important questions live with integrity and meaning, stead of a slave. Present society needs an in- academia, is philosophy. Many need to be dealt with and experi- philosophy is the key. Modern humanity is lost in tellectual revolution before we people, philosophers included, do enced if a truly fulfilling life is to Philosophy's ceaseless search values and choices that are in- lose our individuality, and not see the practical implementa- be led. Philosophy is valuable not for the absolute will never end, grained within us. A philosophi- humanity. Philosophy needs to tion of a philosophical disposi- only in the classroom, but in the and here lies its real merit. Its cal approach can provide a cru- reach out of the classrooms and tion. concrete struggles of everyday process continually brightens and cial and critical outlook. It offers into everyday life. Society needs Philosophy, because of its ab- life. illuminates the ideal of truth and individuals a chance to investi- a refreshing stance which em- stract subject matter, is continual- In this age of atheism, God is life, renewing its constant ap- gate their own destiny instead of braces change and differences to ly the brunt of jokes, because of no longer the 'saviour'. People plicability for our lives. In having it provided for them — not keep up with the highly volatile to mention teaching them to think changing social tides. clearly, objectively and rationally Earlier this century, Ayn about important and relevant is- Rand asked the question: The Men's Room sues. "Philosophy-who needs it?" Her Philosophy is an important answer, as well as mine, is every- aspect of our lives and needs body. reconsideration. Whatever else Young or old, rich or poor, welcomes philosophy may a as and newcomers be it is method philosophy is vital neces- of questioning, a deep interroga- as work sary breathing. Instead of — force. It permeates every cent one in four women. tion of oneself, and one's relation hiding from ourselves, we should facet of our lives. The issue may These statistics do not include to the cosmos as a whole. take part in the process of dis- be more important to our campus unreported acts of violence, Life is a continual process, a covering who we are. The Men's Room than you realize. which would make our one in shedding of skins so to speak, and Contrary to popular belief, the by members ofMen Against four seem conservative. Even Our group started out as a fac- so it needs a continually new world does not only need people Violence Aqainst Women with these conservative estimates, ulty organization in the fall of growing perspective and a stance in search of control and power one can see the importance of this 1990. Due to the growing concern which will destroy and create at such as businessmen and by Paul Laurie issue and how it affects all of us. in the WLU male population, the the same time. politicians. But a new breed of Take a look at the women in group has been reorganized into a One of the key reasons the philosophers, genuine legiti- to the newest or- your lives: your mother, your mainly student-run association. world is in such a perplexing mators, who can redirect our ganization on campus. sister, your girlfriend, your We are having an informal predicament is that people have present course towards a more WelcomeMen Against Violence classmate. gathering on Tuesday, February forgotten the innate value of meaningful, life-affirming and Against Women, or MAVAW for If this one in four statistic is 23 between noon and 1:00 pm in questioning. We are only con- sustaining direction. short, is now run by concerned reliable then one of these four has the CTB, room 3-205A. cerned now with answers. People Life and the world are like a male students. Our goal is to stop been assaulted in their lifetime. We encourage all other con- need to see the pluralism of the colour spectrum. The fewer the violence committed against How can we let this continue? cerned male students and faculty world and celebrate it. We need colours, the less beautiful the pic- women by men. The purpose is to The Men's Room will be an to come and share your thoughts something to provide more per- ture. Philosophy adds the final create a and en- ongoing Cord, not just safe non-sexist column in The with us. If you are interested but spectives and avenues, fundamental hue which brings the at through to vironment WLU edu- dedicated informing the stu- cannot attend at this time, please static categories. picture to life, and gives it cation, body awareness and discussion. dent about issues surround- feel free to drop a note at the A life-Philosophy adds, ac- vitality. Statistics on the violent acts ing the interactions of women and Psychology Department's mail- cording to Martin Buber, an im- Our world is in desperate against anywhere women range men. box (CTB 3-111) in care of Terry portant I-Thou relationship to the need of more individuals like from to cent, with the 15 80 per Violence against women is no Humprheys. Hope to see you spectrum of knowledge. Life- Socrates who will add that colour, hovering consensus around 25 per longer an issue restricted to the there. Philosophy seeks a reciprocal and restore some of our dignity.

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