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ASAD KIYANI To ensure that the event remained Laurier-focused, McMahon took great On Saturday November 28, the Turret pains to convince promoters and DJs to will play host to the thrid instalment of drop their regular policies and adopt, at The Roots Jam, presented by the Board least temporarily, the Turret's own of Student Activities . The BSA is bring- guidelines. ing in three different acts for the "I had to repeat that argument a night—DJ Mastermind from Energy 108, number of times," said McMahon. D'Enforcas and Sound Quest will all be "Eventually, they started to agree with making an appearance. the ideas—'Yeah, that makes sense'— The show will feature a number of and so on." different dance styles. Mastermind spins That means that regular Turret poli- mainly R&B.and Hip Hop, while Sound cies will be in effect on Saturday night. Quest focus on R&B. D'Enforcas spe- The entire event has been booked cialize in Soca, an upbeat Latin dance through the Students' Union, tickets are form. There will also be House and only being sold in the Centre Spot and Reggae on tap. the normal sign-in policy is in place. This Roots Jam, distinct from its pre- "The important thing to keep in decessors, is modeled on similar events mind is that although this is a special that have been put on recently by event, it's just like any other Thursday Federation Hall at the University of night at the Turret," said McMahon. Waterloo. However, these shows were "We will remind our staff to treat it as marred by violence. no different than an ordinary Thursday At Fed Hall, the event promoters night." sold tickets in Toronto and Hamilton, as BSA Coordinator Chris Hewitt said well as in town, and a large number of that the timing is a plus because there CONNOLLY non-students followed their favorite DJs aren't any other major events taking to the shows. These groups punctuated place. the shows by beating the shit out of "We wanted to have an for ANDREW event way we were able to attract the acts we one, but we have an appetite for such said Hewitt. "We'd put a different spin each other. the entire Laurier community without could is that [the Turret] is gaining a a diverse events schedule that to focus on it though—obviously with different After seeing the problems U of W having other events like Oktoberfest reputation as a good club to play at." only on the Roots Jam, we'd wind up artists." had, there was caution about having a and Swing Night also going on," said This Roots Jam looks as if it will be hurting our customer base," said Roots Jam Part 111 takes off Saturday similar show here. Hewitt. a huge success for the BSA. Even the McMahon. "The next one would proba- night at the Turret. Doors open at 9. "The reason it took so long to set While similar in theme and format flyer screams 'This event will be sold bly be in March, around the time of the Tickets are available for $7 at Centre up was that we wanted to develop it to the previous that have been Jams out!' Ticket sales are flying, and it Fashion Show." Spot prior to the event or for $10 at the so that it is not like U of W's," said held in Wlfs, Saturday nighfs show will bodes well for a similar event in the "From our research, other Roots door. For more information call the info- Mike McMahon, WLUSU Programming be held on a larger scale in the Turret. second term. Jams, we know that R&B and Hip Hop line at ext. 3575 or tune into and Services Manager. "We thought it "We've done it before [in Wlfs], but 884-1710 "If ifs successful—which we think it are very popular on campus and we're DJ Mastermind's Street Jam on Energy might be Winter Term before we put it we've been wanting to do one BSA- will be—we'll probably have another into doing what the students want," 108. on." style [in the Turret]," said Hewitt. "One Cheerleaders amongbest in Canada

MIKE KOSTOFF were surprised to see us there at all," judge's scores determining the results. commented coach Vy Hoang, referring The key to the teams success this The WLU Cheerleading team traveled to the doubt surrounding this years edi- year was the ability of coaches Hoang to York University on Friday to com- tion of the team after the departure of and Grace Baba to design a routine pete in the 14th annual National several veterans and the head coach which, although not as technically diffi- Cheerleading championships. after last season. cult as some, contained the ingredients As a team composed predominately "The team really responded well to impress the judges while allowing of rookies with little or no competition under pressure," added Hoang. the inexperienced Laurier squad to experience, it was tough to know The competition was composed of master it in only three weeks. what to expect from this year's squad. two components: a cheering compo- "Our goal was a top five finish and Questions as to the teams ability to nent and a routine to music. Both are we succeeded in reaching that goal compete at the national level were packed with the high-flying theatrics among stiff competition," noted Hoang. quickly answered as the team nailed you have come to expect from universi- The championship was won again by PHOTO a perfect first routine on their way to ty cheerleaders. Western, the only name appearing on a strong fourth place finish overall. All teams preformed their cheer and the 14 year old trophy. cheerleaders COURTESY "There were a lot of people who routine twice, with their cumulative see p. 11 LOOK AT THIS: TOMMY HILFIGER I Al lAPA AA UNBELIEVABLE SELECTION OF \HI Itk J J DRESS, ATHLETIC & HIKERS OnV/CO LL BELOW WHOLESALE PRICES! COME VISIT THE BEST SHOE WAREHOUSE STORE IN WATERLOO I^dssj

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ews Sjj Opi"' 00 StudentLifeß Features ;jf§| Sports Entertainment Classifieds News CRTC to regulate Net? Accessibility a problem The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission start- KATHERINE HARDING ed hearings on Monday on the possible regulation of cyberspace. Computer facilities in Laurier's residence The CRTC is looking at what it system have been non-existent this year, should regulate on the Internet, but and depending on which residence they insists no decisions have been made live in some students may not see these one way or the other. services for quite a while. "The CRTCs role is to ensure that In August, Computing Services' the Internet does not become one mas- DelveSystem, the equipment which pow- sive shopping mall in Canada," said ers the computer systems across cam- Peter Bleyer, CRTC executive director. pus including the ones in the residences, Many businesses and regular unexpectedly died. Internet users are not in favour ofregu- "It was probably the last working lation. Few of the format submissions to system in Canada," said Director of the CRTC support regulation and public Computing and Communication Services opinion from an electronic forum runs Dr. Nora Znotinas. "It was the worst time 10 to one against any rules. of the year it could have happened." HARDING "Creating uncertainty and extra lay- Znotinas estimates 300-400 comput- ers of regulation really are unneces- er systems on campus were affected by sary," said Margo Langford, government the system failure. (CATHERINE programs executive at IBM Canada. "Because September was approach- ing we had to get critical rooms done December or January," Znotinas said. Belanger said most students in resi- Belanger. first, like the kit room and student labs," For the other residences, Computing dence have found "alternative places" to "However, the nice thing about the New drug for she said. "All my technical staff have Sen/ices is considering deploying micro go for their computing needs. terminals was that there was never a been working overtime since August." computers that will not be connected to "Are there students lined up at my concern anyone would steal them," he On top of the DelveSystem issue, the school's system. door complaining? No. Are there stu- said. "However, if we plunk down 4-5 osteoporosis dents the they can Raloxifene, a new "designer estrogen" Computing Services' five technical staff "There is no nice way to do these lined up at head residents' Pentiums, be taken." he "Once "There is a security used for the treatment of osteoporosis, members have also been busy installing residences right away," said Znotinas. door complaining? No," said. problem that has computer in a real addressed," said Belanger. has been approved by Health Canada. new labs on campus, including the "We are going to have to bite the rooms residence were to be "We are priority when weren't great on thinking about bringing in older Raloxifene eases the problems Torque room labs and a new mathemat- bullet on that one. Realistically there isn't facilities model right campus, has changed there equipment that wouldn't so associated with menopause, the single ics lab that will open this December. anything we can do now," said but that and be attractive Because proximity of Mike Belanger. has been a real improvement." to theft." most important osteoporosis risk factor. of their to the Director Housing main wiring While money in this year's university System died, "Another problem is that we are Estrogen replacement drugs ane also system and feasibility, Before the Delve not Znotinas that only operating Belanger says plans were already in the wired in residences. We have to over- being studied as an agent for reducing said Bricker, budget has already been allot- computing come Belanger the risk of breast cancer. Bouckaert, and Macdonald House will be ted for four micro computers for works to upgrade the system that," said. connected this year. University Place, the other residences in residence. "It is a time and money issue," said 14 million Canadians are afflicted "I've assigned overtime to setting that will not be connected have to "We've been planning to replace the Belanger. "Hopefully it will get better - will with osteoporosis 70 per cent are them up they year. outdated terminals with micros," said next year." women. and should be done by wait until next "We're excited about it,"says Sue Berlove, Osteoporosis Society of Canada public education manager. "It's important there be choices for people." Reworking election policy ASAD KIYANI volunteers. "We want to remind candidates that volunteers," said Regier. Regier doesn't want the campaign to there are other opportunities available if In order to gain a sufficient number Sex education The current Elections Council has just turn into a mudslinging contest. they aren't elected. of DRO applications, the Board of started its preparation for the student "We don't want to end up with a "Last year they had eight DROs, Directors has extended the application too late elections to be held next February. huge competitive battle," said Regier. while I'd like 10 to 12, plus about eight deadline to Friday, November 27. North America has been attacked for its Chaired by newly appointed Chief lack of progress in preventing new Returning Officer (CRO) Sonja Regier, the HIV/AIDS cases following a United Council is reviewing the current election Bag o' Crime Nations report on the epidemic. policies. HIV/AIDS educators are citing inade- According to Regier, the main focus Investigation continues in vending thefts quate sexual health education in of the Council is to increase voter partic- schools as one of Canada's weaknesses ipation and awareness. Last year's voter Theft Under $5000 assistance at the Science Building where It was discovered that someone had disease. machine in battling the turnout was a dismal 24.5 per cent, 1215-1330 hrs, Tues. Nov. 10 a student was bleeding profusely from broken into another soft drink "We're not seeing much progress in down from 34 per cent the previous year, A WLU student reported the theft of his the nose. at the AC. 4 terms of sexual health education to and there were no candidates for the coat from an unlocked locker at the AC young people and yet that's the group Student Publications Board of Directors. Mischief Anrest Warrant Executed where clearly infection is happening," The Council plans to improve this by Suspicious Person 0230 hrs., Sat Nov. 14 1410hrs., Thurs. Nov. 19 said Joan Anderson, director of educa- having an Elections '99 campaign prior 1715hrs., Tues. Nov. 10 Person(s) unknown damaged part of the White investigating a suspicious person tion and advocacy at the AIDS to the candidates campaigning. The Officers responded to a report of a male University sign at the comer of King and at the Athletic Complex, it was discov- Committee of Toronto. campaign would be aimed at both edu- acting in a suspicious manner at the Bricker. ered that there were five outstanding Half of all new infections in 1990 cating students about opportunities in Library. The officers spoke to the indi- warrants for his arrest. The individual is occur-red in people 24 and younger. student government and the best way to vidual and warned him regarding his Theft Undo' $5000 a suspect in a number of thefts from soft get informed about the platforms of can- behaviour. Sat Nov. 14 drink vending machines on campus. He didates. Person(s) unknown broke into the was turned over to Waterloo Regional New themes "We will have an Open Forum, a Trespass phone card machine on the second floor Police. Investigation continues. booth in the Concourse, and wiil make 0020 Nov. 12 of the Nichols Centre and removed a for grants students aware of all the resources avail- Officer removed an individual from the quantity of cards and money. Waterloo Mischief The Social Sciences and Humanities able to them," said Regier. "We want to area of Wilfs when he refused to leave Regional Police Identification Unit 0200 hrs, Fri. Nov. 20 ripped the opener Research Council (SSHRQ is launching have responsible and informed voters, after being evicted from Wilfs. A provin- attended and dusted for fingerprints. An unidentified male persons from its three new themes in its Strategic Grants so we will also be presenting all the can- cial offense notice was subsequently off a door for disabled to the Program. didates' platforms in the run-up to Voting issued. Harassing Telephone Crib mounts at the quad entrance Challenges and Opportunities of a Day." 2149 his* Sat Nov. 14 Nichols Centre. Knowledge-based Economy, Society, As for actual numbers, the CRO and Mischief Two residence students reported receiv- Culture and the Health of Canadians-, Elections Council plan to improve on 0020 his* Thurs. Nov. 12 ing harassing telephone calls. After a ArrestWarrant Executed and Exploring Social Cohesion in a those as well. Person(s) unknown forced a pay phone short investigation a suspect was identi- 0020 Fri. Nov. 20 an intoxicated, non- Globalizing Em are the research themes, "We are going for [a voter turnout of] in the Nichols Centre from its supports. fied. The matter will be forwarded to the White dealing with that "Social sciences and humanities at least 35 per cent," said Regier, "but DAC WLU male, the officer discovered for his research has an increasingly important we have a goal of 40 per cent." Medical Assist there was an outstanding warrant over to role to play in our understanding of the Side issues the Elections Council is 1240his* Fri. Nov. 33 Theft Under $5000 arrest. The individual was turned profound changes underway and ahead looking at include clarifying the definition Officers responded to a request for 0516 hiSn Sun. Nov. 15 Waterloo Regional Police. in the 21st century," said SSHRC of campaigning and the possible rein- assistance when a student fainted in While on patrol an officer found that President Marc Enaud. statement of an academic requirement class. The individual was escorted to someone had broken into a soft drink Theft Under $5000 SSHRCs total investment in the for candidates. Health Services. vending machine in the Aird Building 1200- 2000 hrs., Sat Nov. 21 her three programs will be $30 million over However, there are more pressing and removed a quantity of coin. A WLU student reported the theft of University Stadium. six years. The first deadline for applica- concerns, such as the "spirit of cam- Medical Assist knapsack at Nov. Theft Under tions is February 1999. paigning" and the hiring of Deputy 1440hrs., Fit *3 $5000 Returning Officers (DROs) and elections Officers responded to a request for 0730 -2005 Sun. Nov. 15

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Board Reports Beverage exclusivity on the table Computers put to rest ASAD KIYANI Objections were raised, mainly by record three minutes and 16 seconds, ASAP KIYANI scanner was not as straightforward. director Trevor Strassburger, on the basis prompting calls for his immediate deifi- Director Holly Wagg was in favour of buy- The Publications ing the new scanner for busy volunteers. The most recent gathering of the WLUSU that this money would be better used in cation. November 19 Student keeping volunteering Board was notable for: (a) the absence promoting the event rather than com- This set the stage for the electrifying- (WLUSP) Board meeting was, in "[They are] their time Brian Carey and time is precious," said Wagg. "If we of President Gareth Cunningham, (b) its memorating it. The motion was still ly impassioned presentation of FYC rep- with tradition, short. Chair brevity and (c) the firebrand presentation passed. resentative Doug Short. He blazed began the meeting by removing three of can help these people out, we should." from the No While Carey the of First Year Council (FYC) representative Constitutional and Operational through the FYC's efforts to set' up the the nine items agenda. agreed Board need- questions were raised about the omis- ed to provide for its Volunteers, he also Doug Short. Development Committee Chair Wes Ferris Return to Frosh, improve Laurier 101, bet- some The first item on the agenda was the reminded the Board of ongoing by-law ter assist off-campus first-year students, sions. provided words of caution. have adoption of minutes from the February revisions. He also attempted to have the and rectify a perceived split with the President Steve Metzger opened with "We to be fiscally responsible," Council. his report. WLUSP has purchased a new said Carey. "We can't be going Capital 25 meeting. They were finally recovered Polish Students' Association (PSA) rati- Inter-Residence (after one board member cleaned up fied as a Campus Club, but a vote was Short brought the main business of computer and the Keystone is receiving Expenditures crazy." another board member's room!) and not possible as more than half the direc- the Board to a thundering close, punctu- replies to its mail-out order forms. He The proposal was tabled for one adopted by the current Board. tors had not read the PSA proposal. ated by the wild applause and shrieks of updated the Board on the proceedings week. It was agreed that while a new The first issue to be discussed was Ferris completed his report in a delight from the directors. of the Open Forum two weeks ago and scanner may indeed be necessary for the Cold Beverage Exclusivity. Director Kevin raised the possibility of having another corporation, more research was still Nasir gave notice of two motions to the one in the near future. needed. board. The first would require the System Administrator Rob Borek fol- In approving the new computer pur- University and Students' Union to have lowed with another presentation on the chase, Vice-President: Rnance Mike feelings of most any agreement on pop/cold beverage purchase of new computer equipment. Blake summed up the exclusivity to be passed by the students The Board approved the recommenda- of those at the meeting. in a referendum. tion to buy another computer within the "It's about time we laid this [comput- The second motion would state that week and $3,122 was allocated for the er issue] to rest," said Blake. "I wouldn't the board, in principle, supports the idea purchase. be in favour of any other computer pur- of having dons for jirst-year off-campus However, the proposal to buy a new chases until [next fall]." students. Both motions are to be voted on this week. The most contentious issue arose surrounding a motion to reallocate funds for the Boar's Head Dinner. Vice- GET DRESSED President: Student Activities Chetan Bhanot asked for $616 to buy commem- orative pens for those present at the din- ner. However, the introduction of a talent AT C-SPOT show to the dinner meant the pens would only add $130 to the total cost. sweats bags He noted it was especially timely con- HARDING gS&Q sidering exams were coming up and "everybody needs a pen" to write them hats tearaways^|gpr with. KATHERINE W> jg&SSW mgjs. We invite you to enjoy the many stores and [Kt£s Uptown Waterloo has to offer! You won't have to J j look further than your own back yard for all y° ur |j(il|

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November 25,1998 ( 3 Opinion The discipline dilemma

In the future, we may live in a society where par- they have little or no respect for the parental fig- better education under the law regarding punish- ents no longer have the right to discipline their ure. Of course, as they grow up, this attitude will ment. the"1926 ScreamingCord Weasels" children. only be reinforced. Most do not take discipline beyond what the A children's advocacy group is bringing the This is not to say, however, that spanking is Criminal Code calls 'reasonable', but in the event issue of corporal punishment to the federal gov- the only way to discipline, but it is one aspect, that a child is harmed through physical abuse, ernment, asserting it as unconstitutional. They and should not be dismissed so easily as abuse. the parent must answer to the law. Perhaps the A Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publication believe Section 43 of the Criminal Code violates The abuse of a child is inexcusable, and unfortu- Criminal Code needs better definition, so no mis- 75 University Avenue West, the right of children to "life, liberty, and security nately many parents take punishment too far. take is made regarding these limits. Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 of person." Section 43 allows "using force by way Up until now, corporal punishment walked a Children have the right to live in a safe envi- (519) ext. 884-0710 3564 of correction, if the force does not exceed what is ronment, but what is needed is to balance Fax: (519) emo- 883-0873 reasonable under the circumstance" and applies tion with reason. Physical Advertising: (519) ext. discipline does have its 884-1970 3560 parents e-mail: [email protected] to and guardians. place in family life, a fact that has been acknowl- www.wlusp.on.ca/TheCord/ Apparently, it has been used to justify hitting Spanking is a edged by psychologists and doctors. children with hammers, slapping violently and When property administered - as an expres- other such actions. What needs to be made clear valid form of sion of love - it can make the child feel wanted No-one ever listened to me as a is this sort of discipline goes beyond reason, and and secure. To take such an extreme position kid. Oh sure, they listened to my banning corporal punishment, or spanking, is not discipline. shows a lack of understanding of what is really the answer. sister, the one with all the medical meant by parental discipline. I don't want to live in a society where parents Let's maintain the distinction between disci- problems. are punished for disciplining their children. fine line between reasonable discipline and pline and abuse. It should be the educated par- Patricia Lancia Spanking is a valid form of discipline, as long as abuse, but now The Canadian Foundation for ent, and not the government, who makes this it does not inflict harm on the child. Children wants them grouped together. If spank- distinction. It saddens me, in fact, to see parents who do ing is to be considered a criminal act, then what not keep their children in check, who plead with kind of limits will be placed on parents in the DANIELLE FIELDER Editorial Board them to be good, and use bribes to keep them future? ASSOCIATE ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Editor-in-Chief Benedict Harris J. from misbehaving. This teaches children that they The answer is education, not elimination, if Tfie : opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the Opinion Editor R.W. do reflect those of The Hickey can receive reward for their bad behaviour, and abuse is becoming an issue, then parents need author, and not Cord Staff, the edi- News Editor Patricia Lancia torial board, or WLUSP, Associate News Editor James Muir Entertainment Editor Tim Durkin Associate Entertainment Editor Danielle Fielder Sports Editor Jeff Schouela Associate Sports Editor Michael Kostoff Letters to the Editor Feature Editor Tony Tsai remembered by us all as effective ambassadors of Student Life Editor Janette Roy Pelted by fruit Lauder's distinguished reputation. Theft? Evil! International Editor Oliver Martin Arts Page Editor Chadwick C Dietrich Dear Editor, Anonymous Dear Editor, Production Manager Sarah Schiefer The maturity, compassion and respect of our first- The relationship between our university and the year schoolmates has once again overwhelmed surrounding community is of great importance to The me. This account will certainly make the hearts of Tories will survive all WLU students. The reputation between WLU Cord Online all Laurier students glow pride and rush and the can easily be by Webmasters Florin Negoita with and students damaged ran- Paul Wellhauser commend these, fine members of our student Dear Editor, dom senseless acts. One popular and relatively body. Two weeks ago in the Cord, Chris Schafer frequent occurence in which our reputation has Cord Staff This past Saturday evening around 10:30 p.m., launched an attack on the newly-minted leader of been damaged in the past is theft. Classified Coordinator Jordan Fumess my boyfriend and I took a walk past University the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, Joe Why is theft such a popular occurrence? In the Production Assistants Allison Bone Place Residence. While debating over a late snack, Clark. His diatribe against the former Prime community, parties often lead to people becom- Katherine Harding Tricia Granville I was suddenly struck in the ass with a fresh Minister and the Tories was impressive only in the ing intoxicated. While intoxicated, they often lose Wendy Li Sarah Ridley Clementine. manner in which he distorted the facts to advance their judgment and common sense. On the jour- Harpreet Mandur Meagan Ross Mmm, I thought to myself, wouldn't Clemen- own political agenda. ney home from a party, students may be tempt- Copy Editors Chris Tracy his tines make a perfect snack? My boyfriend looked ed to vandalize and steal property. Krissy Smith Angela Peters First, Schafer describes the United Alternative around and saw numerous squashed Clementines What are the consequences of these actions? Sarah Vemon Kristina Spence as a grand and awe-inspiring project designed to scattered around us. unify Canadians of all political stripes and There are two types of consequences to these We then spotted a group of chuckling young provinces. In reality, the United Alternative is noth- criminal activities. The first is the consequence Student men on the balcony of their completely darkened ing more than just another recruiting drive by the that affects all students; the effect that stealing Staff apartment on the third floor, room closest to Reform Party. has a negative impact on the community. Many Publications University Avenue. What gentlemen were these? houses in WLU. Photo Manager Luke Martyn Remember that, any proposal coming out of students rent the area surround Systems Administrator Rob Borek Just when I was ready to give up on ideas, who the United Alternative convention must be ratified This is a great arrangement for students, as they Advertising Manager Angela Foster should come to the rescue with a painful projec- by the Reform Party. This is nothing more than a are able to live minutes from campus. If the WLU Ad Production Manager Jen Roberts tile to the ass but some of our finest Frosh. How blatant attempt to create a larger Reform Party reputation is damaged, landlords may not be Ad Production Assistants Jason Kipfer inspiring! that actually has a chance of winning seats in inclined to lease their houses to Laurier students. Melissa Bien We continued walking down University Avenue Ontario. This poses a problem for all students, both pre- Public Relations Coordinator Karen Leslie deep in thought: did we really want the Clemen- Schafer also describes how the first cabinet of sent and future. tines? Were the gentlemen of the third floor, room Sir John A Mac Donald included both Reformers as There are also the personal consequences to Administration closest to University Avenue, gently coercing us as Tories. This is very since the student who was caught stealing. If the local President Steve Metzger well misleading, this into the purchase of this delectable fruit? police catch these students, they may face serious VP: Finance Michael Blake cabinet was only an interim one prior to the first We our wave in criminal may have pay some hefty Board of Directors Holly Wagg retraced steps to smile and Canadian election. 19th-century Reformers were charges, and to Sue Portelance Brian Carey thanks at the wonderful gentlemen who helped moderate Liberals committed to nation-building, fines. If the students are caught by WLU security, Michelle MacDonald John Damanis us select our snack, when suddenly, the gallant as opposed to the current 20th-century extreme the consequences could be just as severe. They Melissa Csikasz fellows dashed into their room, closed the bal- right-wing and anti-Quebec Reformers. may be charged criminally, depending on the seri- cony door and drew the blinds. How could we It is in the first paragraph, however, that ousness of repercussions that their actions will The Cord will not print anything that is racist, sexist or homophobic in nature, as them? bring about. DAC has many tough but fair deemed by the staff as a voting body. The Cord will not print anything in violation of ever thank Schafer reveals his true priorities. He states that The its Code of Ethics, outlined in The Cord Constitution. Cord subscription rates are $20.00 To our luck, the sophisticated men of the Clark should join the United Alternative "for the punishments, including community setvice and per term for addresses within Canada. The Cord is printed by HamittonWeb Printing. the University subsequent pun- All commentary is strictly the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect that room on third floor, closest to good of conservatism in Canada." Funny, but I educational presentations. Other of the Cord staff, the editorial board, or WLU Student Publications. Avenue reappeared on the other side of the build- would think that the good of the country would ishments may include writing a letter to the Cord ing and showered us with more Clementine kind- come before the good of any particular ideology. on why it is not appropriate to steal from the com- Contributors ness. How generous of them to share their Reform is committed to ideology, and the munity, one very similar to this article. Asad Kiyani (like twelve times), Alan Definney, Nicole Christmas treats with us! How might we be able Tories are committed to the country. That is why If all WLU students exercise respect for the (Cord thinks you're hot) Vitello, Ryan Donnelly, Ross to repay them? reject the United and community, the reputation between the commu- Bullen, Carolyn Magwood, Trevor Hilker, Brian Gieger, Joe Clark should Alternative, Here is my thanks, occupants of University nity and WLU is sure to stay strong for many years Robin Whittaker. We're basically lazy folks here. That's that is also why Clark and the Tories will survive University you may s ve an appear- why it takes three days, minimum, to get the paper Place Residence, room closest to and why Preston Manning will end up as a minor to come, and yourself done every week. There are plenty of schools that put Avenue on the third floor: thank you from the footnote in history. ance before the DAC. one out every single day of the year. We put out pedestrians, the motorists and the grounds peo- twelve. One for everyday of Channukah, or so. This is ple fortunate enough to clean up the mess you Wesley Ferris Dan Buffery and Dave Neilson my first time trying to fill this space. I remember this kindly created for them. You will certainly be was in time when I Grade Seven and we had to make letters policy: slon from the EIC. board games on the • out exceed 300 words. these based Scientific Method. • must signed The Cord comes on Wednesdays. All letters be and sub- • The Cord reserves the right to edit Our game won. The teacher questioned us as to why mitted with the author's name, student Letters must be received by Tuesday any letter. Spelling and grammar will the words were all upside down. told her that it was Identification number, and telephone •t 12:30, on disk, or via e-mail at I be corrected. so that players from all vantage points could feel as number. 22cordOmach1.wtu.ca. • The Cord reserves the right to reject they were even when it • All letters will be printed with the • Letters must be typed or easily legi- though still active, wasn't any letter; In whole or in part, that Is author's name. Letters can be printed there turn. When I'm EIC that's how the Cord will be. ble, double spaced and can not In violation of existing Cord policies. without the author's name with permls-

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baking the beans wax tadpole of coffee, can stay up all night and get I've allegedly done. I? I'd like to believe my existence is actu- I printed in mere minutes I said that this fear is irrational, but ally of some greater significance, but Essays my essays Personal they are due. I'm not sure. It could be I'm just worried what makes me any different from you before I'm usually so glad have them about nothing; most people I know or any of the other six billion people on made easy I Reflections handed in at all that I couldn't care less aren't concerned, so maybe I shouldn't this planet? about my grade. This makes me a much be. Yet that isn't enough—majority opin- I'm not a prophet, am I? J.JOSHUA ROBITAILLE ASAP KIYANI more relaxed person. ion is not necessarily the right one. I don't know. What I do know is that Which is good, because staying Do I not have enough self-confi- I'm not resigned to this fate of passive, I'm sure many of you our there are won- A while ago, I met the Buddhist Lama, is the Panicked writing has dence? I don't think so. While I admit to stagnant inconsequentiality yet. There is dering "How did josh spend his week- relaxed key. Tien Tzu. He said a number of things a certain rhythm it any professor periods of self-doubt, I generally don't the opportunity for me to make a differ- end?" to that that stuck with me, but ojje stands out. can detect. I've noticed that breathing suffer from a lack of confidence. ence as long as I recongize that the I'm not going to tell you about that. He said there are two fears in life—the exercises among the of Maybe I just view things differently. opportunity exists. What I am going to tell you is how I are best ways fears of rejection and inadequacy. An staying relaxed, especially if they include Or maybe, God forbid, I'm right. Maybe The way I see it now is that even if spent the days leading up to the week- interesting idea, even if I don't com- sort of tobacco product. But get- I'm just doomed to float through life, I'm not sure of what I should do with my end, namely writing three essays in two some pletely agree with it. ting done doesn't help you gawking and glancing but not inspect- life, I can't worry about what may or may days. your essays Interesting because I am filled with you to have a cup ing and affecting. Maybe this fear isn't not come of my efforts. I don't mind writing my essays. For if are dead, so I prefer this irrational fear that I won't amount to (more caffeine!). irrational—maybe it's necessary. Some sort of effort must be made. some reason, I usually enjoy it. of tea anything. I'm afraid that no matter what cranking me to do some- Maybe it will be enough to end famine, Granted, don't enjoy it so much I have a specific method of do, it won't be enough. Necessary to push I I war or the ozone layer. that do them as soon as possible - these horribly unoriginal abominations 9 thing with my life? I think it has. That's eliminate fix 1 What really scares me is that my believably. Write the conclusion first, why I'm at university, right? Or is this just Maybe not. usually I'm a procrastinator extrordinaire out entire life is destined to be a huge build and then - your a sickly sadistic trick I'm playing on Regardless, the effort must be but I find that spending several hours then strongest point, up to nothing. remains. Writing out of order myself? I was supposed to go to grade made—the effort to do something, any- with my computer and MLA handbook whatever Simply put, I'm afraid my existence is helps rush school, then high school, university, grad thing. The last thing I want is to regret is a great exercise in altered states of mask jobs. impotent. Finally, is school and, finally, out into the real not having done enough when I had the consciousness. if your situation looking Considering my life so far, I think is man world. opportunity. As this is the season for papers and dire enough, there a certain little that's justified. Oh sure, my friends and hooves that be The question is, is this a semi-con- I don't know. What I do know is I'm whatnot becoming due, I have decided with horns and would family say they love me and so on, but willing give you assistance in scious attempt to hide my incompe- not resigned to this fate of passive, stag- to share with you my personally proven to I don't see how I've helped anyone or exchange for soul. tence under the guise of over-qualifica- nant inconsequentiality yet. There is the methods for getting assignments done your immortal changed anything in a way that matters. Note: for people tion? opportunity for anyone to make a dif- while keeping your sanity. this doesn't work Don't get me wrong—it's not that I who don't have souls, as vampires What am I supposed to do with my ference as long as we recognize that the First of ail, coffee is your friend. Got such desire recognition for what I've done— majors. life anyway? can't save the world, can opportunity exists. that? You will drink a iot of it. Because and Business I'd just like to recognize what it is that I

To Whom it may concern: Most of all, I want you to know I understand. Your Dear Editor, a Monday, November 23 I found a note in the note was not unlike things I've written myself. THE SIMPSONS! If I were bigger person, I women's washroom of the library. It was written by I know how incredibly alone you can feel and could just let the article go. But Ross, what are you someone who sounded very distressed. how sometimes it feels like there's only one way thinking? Did you miss the Nov. 15 episode-hippie More out. almost Homer and the organic juice?The Simpsons is *eas- There was no name on the letter or any other At times like these ifs impossible to clues to indicate who might have written it. As a believe that anything will get better, but please ily* just as funny as it ever was, and the writers result, I chose to write this letter to let the author don't take away your chance to find out. haven't lost their edge one bit. know I took it to heart. I want you to know I didn't brush it off as a joke. AmyAndersen Letters want you to know took steps to try to help you. \S. (p.s. my cat's breath smells like cat food.) I I CAM-»6Ai4 tW»y)V6i • giving m S 3 an(' #

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November 25,1998 5 International What life after peace? OLIVER MARTIN encouraging foreign investment, Third seemed a promising case. Now, after six World nations would be able to obtain years of economic austerity measures, Kathy Price, a human rights advocate, the necessary foreign capital to repay the country still finds itself with 60% working with the Inter-Church Committee their enormous debts. The cost to the unemployment and a population of on Human Rights in Latin America countries' population was incalculable. In which 75% live well below the poverty (ICCHRLA), was at Laurier on Monday. most cases, the burden of decreasing line. Peace, what Peace? vividly Price, who has been with the organi- social spending would be placed on the describes this human suffering through zation since 1993, was a guest in Dr. backs of the poor majority. interviews with street children and fami- Viviana Patroni's third year Latin In Central America, as well as many lies scavenging for food in Managua's American politics class. She was invited of the world's lesser developed coun- garbage dump. to the lecture to highlight her video titled tries, the wealth is controlled by a small Here, in the capital, there are more Peace, what Peace? This documentary, elite. This elite holds the rights to the than 9000 community kitchens to feed produced and directed by Price last year, political and economic sectors of the the tremendous numbers of chronically was funded in part by the ICCHRLA. Its society, often guarding their control jeal- malnourished citizens. Although suffering purpose was to raise awareness about ously. The military, police and media are from wide-spread sickness, a majority of the present situation unfolding in three used to corruptly coerce the populations the population cannot get basic medical Central American countries. into submission. Election fraud and pay- care from a health system reserved for Opening up with a series of inter- backs are common tools of the trade. the exclusive few who can afford it. views of local peasant farmers, the video The international media, as In El Salvador, the second case, Price systematically described how economic described by Price, are usually blissfully filmed many of the country's free trade PHOTO policies forced upon El Salvador, ignorant to this situation. Instead of cov- zones and described the injustices tak- FILE Nicaragua, and Guatemala have had ering the story of the destruction ing place. Called Maquila zones, these 'true" world community. When workers at one ating in Guatemala City. adverse effects on the social conditions imposed by the SAP's, media groups in areas are specially designed for foreign of the factories in San Miguel attempted Two of the strongest elites in Central of these populations. Europe, Canada and the U.S. usually companies in El Salvador, employ which to form a union, they were fired by the American countries (the army and orga- During the early there was a only cover elections. The 1990's ICCHRLA, women to work in horrendous condi- managers. All they were doing, said nized business) need to work with social visible trend in Central America, a region through Price's documentary wanted tions, textiles, to manufacturing and cloth- Price, "was attempting to obtain a prop- groups to re-distribute the concentra- ravished by years of civil war, to end the cover the "other ing. side." er living wage, through good faith dis- tions of power. In conjunction with this, blood shed and begin an era of peace. The first study the Working long hours in exhausting case in video was for cussion." Latin America needs a new economic Coinciding with this peace process was Nicaragua. Following a cease-fire women are paid heat, these minimal Finally, the documentary went into model which will spread the wealth an attempt by countries' elites to the the US by these between Sandinistas and wages their El Salvadorian managers. an in-depth filming of the situation in among the peasant poor and empower engage economic restructuring policies, backed Contras in 1990, Nicaragua These managers, in turn, sell the cloth- Guatemala. In December of 1996, them in the governing process. Only with the purpose of generating growth in began a peace process to heal the ing to western retail outlets, such as The Guatemala ended 36 years of civil con- then will the problem of under develop- their respected economies. by regime. Gap. wounds inflicted the Somosa flict. Price attempted to film the stories of ment be solved. These policies were called Structural Over the of the Price that The decade 1980's, President said afterwards Gap many of the country's majority Mayan cit- Price's documentary was enlighten- Adjustment Programs (SAP's). They were Somosa and Contras killed of their the hundreds had become observant mistakes izens and their battle to fight off the ing and provided a human aspect to the a brain child of the International of thousands of Nicaraguans in their improve the working bat- and attempted to state sponsored genocide. rigid economic programs enforced in Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World in the shops. Most tle with the popular Sandinista rebel conditions sweat of The video ended with an interview Central America since the peace initia- Bank. By decreasing domestic organization. spon- social After internationally the cases involving Maquila sectors, by a western human rights worker, oper- tives in the early 1990'5. spending, increasing exports and sored talks in the late 1980's, Nicaragua however, usually go unnoticed by the Crimes confirmed week. Both men were found guilty by the court for their aiteged roles in the assassination of leader Last week, an independent fact- 1975 Sheik Rahman, father of the coun- finding commission confirmed try's current prime minister. Ansar wide spread reports 66 that and Hashem deny the charges. women, mainly ethnic Chinese, WorldWatch Ansar, a Canada Post employee during May were raped the riots in stated he "wasn't even there." Indonesia. These civil disturbances Unfortunately, the two men cannot ultimately brought down the mili- 3*3 *!B> fiiwHfwiv be sent back from Canada, since 30PJCJf2P president, Suharto. The 3 bin Laden charged tary report no extradition treaty exists with ull& also concluded that the military Bangladesh. Osama bin Laden, the Saudi mil- incited many of the disturbances lionaire accused of conducting a which killed an estimated 1200 terror campaign against American people in Jakarta. Zapatistas talking targets around the world, was indicted in a Manhattan court last Masked leaders of Mexico's week, bin Laden and a top aide Death sentences Zapatista rebels arrived in San were charged with the two placed Cristobal earlier this week to begin embassy bombings in East Africa talks with government ministers. which killed people. As evi- The left-wing Party of the 224 Two Canadians, Najmul Ansar of dence mounts against the fugitive, Democratic Revolution is attempt- Ottawa and Kismat Hashem of the U.S. State Department is ing to initiate a peace process Montreal, were sentenced to death they bring bin Laden with the dissidents. 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6 November 25,1998 Student Life Women's centre remembers the massacre

ALANA DEFINNEY & NICOLE VITELLO the sexist attitudes among the faculty see them) members. At the engineering society's placed on Why do we still commemorate annual skit night, she was treated to women. December 6, 1989, the day of the angiy taunts of "Shoot the Bitch," before There's this Montreal Massacre? she was about to perform. nasty hidden It was nine years ago that he first Similarly, the University of Toronto message that walked into the engineering classroom engineering department newspaper sug- goes along with at L'Ecole Polytechnique, and murdered gested women merely "cut off their all these sug- 14 women, wounded nine other women breasts if they were sick of sexual gest i on s and four men, before turning the gun on harassment." though, that if himself. Besides the obvious tragedy of Then there was the infamous "No we fail to com- this event, why do we still mourn? means Yes" incident, in which male stu- ply with these, We mourn because violence against dents at Queen's, in response to an on- then somehow women still exists. We mourn because campus anti-rape campaign, hung signs we'll be partly two out of three women are still being in their windows proclaiming "No means to blame for CENTRE sexually assaulted in their lifetime. We Yes" and "No means tie me up." anything that mourn because in the incidences of These attitudes are very harmful and happens to us, acquaintance rape, wery disrespectful to for placing our- the most prevalent anyone who has selves in a com- WOMEN'S OF form of sexual We mourn been a victim of vio- promising situa- assault, only about lence, harassment, tion. Accepting one percent of all because we sexual assault or it as merely a cases are ever report- rape. They are most characteristic of COURTESY ed. We mourn all need to be certainly not funny. the society we live in is no longer accept- violence stem from the very same social For the first year student who because Anselma It's sort of a dou- able - violence has to' end so women structures we use and support in our thought that asking somebody up to her House, a local shelter aware, never ble-edged sword for can finally be free to just exist, to just be. daily lives? room meant that she 'owed' him some- for survivors of women. It's scary to For years, feminists have been advo- Each of us possesses the ability to thing, for the woman who came to the domestic violence, forgetting acknowledge the cating that violence is a chosen remove ourselves from the societal con- Women's Centre to feel safe, for all the still operates at a way violence touches response. This shift from individual straints that make us think and feel and courageous women on campus who 75% to 100% occu- our lives because pathology to systemic analysis may not act a certain way but we don't recognize have shared their experiences of rape, pancy rate. We that it could that means a recog- be natural but it is necessary. For women them. Besides the feet that it is difficult incest and heterosexism through con- mourn because the nition that it could who have not experienced men's vio- and scary, the majority of us can suc- tributing to the Clothesline Project, for

Kitchener-Waterloo have been happen to us - we lence this shift requires them to ally with cessfully disassociate ourselves from and those that continue to question and Sexual Assault too could become a the suivivors confronting the terrifying remain unaffected by the violence that refuse to accept... How many more of us? Support Centre still one of us. victim. reality that no one is immune to vio- exists outside our personal spheres. "First we moum, then we work for provides counselling It's easier to feel lence. For the classmate who still thinks change." to more than 200 women in the area. safe and secure, to not use Foot Patrol, We have reasons to fear feminism. To "he" is a universal pronoun, for the guy Please join us on December 3 at We mourn to honour the lives and to not watch out for one another at the stand opposed to your culture and to be in the Torque room that continued to say 12:00 p.m. for a service in the Concourse the memory of the fourteen women who bars, to ignore sexist comments, if we critical of institutions is threatening and sexist jokes after being asked to stop... to commemorate the lives of the 14 were killed. We mourn to show respect make violence something that only hap- alienating. It is easier to rest in silence as and to those who laughed, for those that women who lost their privilege to leam for the experiences of those who sur- pens to other people in dark alleyways, if silence denotes neutrality and as if one demand to know where the men's cen- and their right to live on December 6, vived. We mourn because we all need to perpetrated by deranged lunatics. could obtain safety in neutrality. tre is, to those that remain silent... Are 1989 be aware, never forgetting that it could Unfortunately, that's not how it happens Feminism requires that you enter a you aware of what you are perpetuating? have been any one of us. most of the time. Equally though, it's world abounding with meaning and Even in the aftermath frustrating for women on implications. A some things of this horrific to be guard all world where 190 Weber St. N. moment in Canadian history, there were the time. We are told we shouldn't walk will never be funny, and just "relaxing" or (beside White Rose) still negative attitudes towards women alone after dark, we should take self- "forgetting" about it are not viable m DTI\F\T "IT' on (519) 885-5123 university campuses across the coun- defence courses to protect ourselves, we options. FAMILY KIM ALK WIS try- shouldn't "throw ourselves" at guys, we Confronting the violence means trac-

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November 25,1998 7 Feature The role ofreligion on campus

SARAH RIDLFY truth for our lives. Andrew Sorenson, knowledge here, it should be no threat University, there- President of the to openly debate our own beliefs and Religion tends to be a touchy subject. fore, is an ideal University of seek out the beliefs of others. Even People often avoid talking about reli- place for an open Alabama, points those who do not follow a particular reli- gion, either because they are afraid of discussion of out, in courses not gion should not feel threatened to bring offending someone, or because they are beliefs and faith. relating to theo- this viewpoint forward. After all, universi- embarrassed to speak out about what The issue of logical inquiry, it is ty is not just about gaining job skills; it they believe in. Sometimes this swings religion, in respect inappropriate for is about finding a way of life. It is a time the other way, and religion is made fun to the university professors to to explore and examine who we are and of in a manner that does not take into setting, is one that manipulate the what we believe, and the university account whether others will take offense has been explored classroom setting should foster a safe environment of or not. However there seems to be very by many people at to testify to their respect for us to do this. little of the middle ground: people open- various levels. The own faith. Whether or not this is a feasible real- ly and respectfully discussing and debat- Chaplains of vari- Even in ity is another story. One of Dr. Reimer's ing their beliefs. It is my view that this is ous universities in non-classroom challenges to the chaplains was to foster what we should be aiming for at Laurier. southwestern settings, believers communities within the university that The first thing to get out of the way Ontario recently in any particular would provide support to students is: what exactly is religion? The Oxford got together for a faith must respect struggling to grow as individuals. He Dictionary defines religion as belief in a conference titled: the positions of pressed them not to privatize religion, or superhuman controlling power, study of "Religion and the KUEBLER others, expecting, allow it to be pushed out of public dis- religious belief, or a particular system of Public University: of course, the course, but to encourage members of faith and worship. The term religion An Uneasy same respect will the university community to openly encompasses a wide variety of faiths: Alliance?" The MARTIN be extended explore and express their faith. Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism - the list keynote speaker PHOTO; back. There may be many at Laurier who goes on. Discussions of religion should was Dr. Jim Reimer, Any pursuit of say they are not religious people. There not purport to be objective, nor do also include those who choose not to a professor of Theology at Conrad Grebel i religion is a pursuit of knowledge and are also many for whom religion is a very think they are required be. In order follow a 'traditional" faith. College (University of Waterloo). to to truth. I believe this statement, by nature, important part of their lives, and those you must In a public university such as Laurier, One of Dr. Reimer's arguments was properly teach something, first requires any follower of one religion to who are just beginning to explore this for believe and be open it is appropriate the university remain religious studies have been so preoccu- it, in that belief. examine and debate not only their own themselves. many people would bother learning neutral to any given religious denomina- pied with establishing themselves as an How beliefs, but the beliefs of others as well. Whatever category you place your- derivatives if calculus professors refused tion. That does not, however, mean stu- objective faculty, they have often sold Even those with conflicting concepts of self in, I urge you to be tolerant and to back them up as a valid mathemati- dents or faculty must remain equally out on what they really stand for. truth can team from each other. It is nar- maybe even open-minded to the reli- neutral. It is the right of all members of Religion is not objective. cal process? How likely would you be to row- minded to blindly follow one reli- gious beliefs of others. accept Einstein's Theory of Relativity the university community to explore their By nature, it cannot be. Any system if gion without knowing any other. As scholars at a university, we are your professor was respective beliefs. University students of belief that has a deity at its center will physics reluctant to The university setting is the perfect here for intellectual discovery. Lefs allow whether he and professors are all scholars in the automatically approach the world from admit accepted it himself? place to have discussions about religion. ourselves, and others, the opportunity to one's sense we are all seeking wisdom and that viewpoint. Religious studies should Sharing belief, however, should If, as scholars, we are really seeking explore this in every aspect of our lives. be done in a responsible manner. As A question of space ROSS BULLEN else to read. A scary thought for anyone to church or read the Bible or anything. building that represents superstition, should consider some serious changes. who's keen on freedom. Fortunately, Rev. But, yeah sure, you believe in God and ancient rituals, and dogmatic regulations We could easily fit several residences

The concept of religion on campus caus- Campbell failed, but not before Foxfire Heaven and all of the good stuff. Why? - relics of the pre-scientific age. and parking lots on the generous plot of es me to feel particularly unsettled; was yanked out of the rotation for a Because someone told you to, or If we are willing to accept this, why land currently occupied by the seminary. mostly because I have witnessed first- year. because the promise of eternal life is too not open a blood-letting clinic or feature That's what we really need here, isn't it? hand what a powerful and intrusive I am an atheist, which makes me a sweet a plum to pass up. I can only a weekly sacrifice at The Turret? Primitive How about some more classrooms and force it can be. minority (only egith to ten per cent of encourage you to leave the "believe habits should be studied here, not prac- lecture halls? Everybody could benefit When I was a 12th grader at Milton people don't believe in God). People are whatever they tell me" attitude at home tised. from that. District High School, there was quite a very hostile towards atheists. We are when you go to the used car lot. They Which is not to say I would deprive Church could easily be an off-cam- bit of controversy in my English class. A accused of numerous crimes, not the can't promise you eternal life, but they Christians of their right to worship. pus affair. local "Christian Activist," Reverend Ken least of which are: promoting evolution, sure as hell can put together one kick- However, the simple feet of the matter is Laurier is growing rapidly. It won't be Campbell, attempted to have the book not wanting to hear prayer in schools, ass sales pitch. there are numerous churches, within too long before residence will no longer we were supposed to read banned from offering women choices about their own I would like to point out I am not walking distance, located just off cam- be guaranteed for first-year students. I our classroom. bodies, and other such atrocities. suggesting everybody should be an pus. We need the valuable land on cam- really think it is time we considered car- The novel, Foxfire by Joyce Carol Anti-atheism is widely accepted. In atheist. I am simply stating atheists pus to be made useful for all students. ing less about tradition and ritual, and Oates, had been approved by the Halton 1992, then U.S. President George Bush should not be dismissed as cynical or I am aware there are classrooms in began focusing on satisfying the needs Board of Education and we were the first declared, in public, "I don't know that "close-minded." For atheists, faith is not the seminary. But a large portion of it is and requirements of all Laurier students, class to which it was assigned. Rev. atheists should be considered as citi- enough. of no use at alt to the non-religious. We objectively and secularly. Campbell claimed the book insulted God zens, nor should they be considered as All of this raises some interesting and he accused Oates of male-bashing. patriots. This is one nation under God." questions. What do I, as an atheist, I read Foxfire, it wasn't that bad (by I am aware this is Canada, but we are think of the role of religion on campus? bad, I mean "offensive"); I have certain- really not much different from the States. I have mixed opinions. ly read much worse. Rev. Campbell was For the most part, we all share the same I'm not concerned about clubs like exaggerating. For example, the male North American culture; a culture in LCR If I were to argue they shouldn't be bashing he complained about was a which atheists, apparently, are not allowed on campus, I would be just as result of all the female characters in the welcome. perverse and imposing as Rev. book having been abused by males at I don't have "faith" in a God that has Campbell. I may not like what they have some point in their lives, and their sub- made It's existence in no way ever to say, but, so long as they don't try to sequently seeking revenge/retribution. apparent to me. Why on earth would I? shove it down my throat, I couldn't care Pretty standard literary stuff, really. Why would anybody? But almost every- less if they are on campus or not. What bothers me about all of this is body else does. It seems just plain oP However, I just don't feel the same no student was forced to read Foxfire if faith is enough for them (Faith: accord- way about the seminary. I really think it offended them; they could have read ing to Websters - belief without proof). we should do away with it, quickly and The Great Gatsby instead. Rev. Campbell And I'm not just talking about "Bible painlessly. didn't seem to care. Since the book Thumpers" or "Jesus Freaks"; I'm talking It is ironic that at an institute of mod- offended his own personal morality, he about approximately 90 per cent of you. em and advanced learning we devote MARTYN deemed it as unacceptable for anyone You know who you are. No, you don't go such a large portion of the campus to a LUKE

8 November 25,1998 112 A question of faith CAROLYN MAGWOOD and services for street people. The thing that struck me about the staff at the centre was their uncondi- When I was asked to write an article about "reli- tional love. They welcomed anyone who came gion on campus," I caught myself cringing. This is through the door. The congregation at their church not because I am against God, spirituality, or faith. services smell bad, are hung over, definitely don't The problem I have comes from the use of the word use genteel language and are employed in a variety religion. of "shady" professions. Despite this, they aren't Religion seems to have various connotations made to feel subhuman or evil. Rather, they are associated with the rules and boring rituals that accepted, and not through pity -the staff genuinely aren't relevant to anyone's daily life. When people finds ways to relate with the people in their com- ask me if I am religious, I always find myself telling munity. They don't go onto the streets with the atti- them I prefer the terms "I have strong faith," or "I tude that they are reaching down from a higher am spiritually alive." What do I mean by faith? What level to "save" the people there, but hang out with do others mean when they describe me as reli- them as friends whose only difference is they can gious? help provide the material resources people on the Well, as a Christian, the Oxford Dictionary gives street are so often lacking. Through the relation- me three different terms to describe myself: 1. A per- ships they build, the staff of this small center show son who has received Christian baptism. 2. An God's love to the people they meet, rather than just adherent of Christ's teaching. 3. A person exhibiting talking about it. Christian qualities. MARTYN In the end, I think Christianity means honestly To me, it means 1 believe that there is one per- treating other people how I want to be treated. As fect and holy God. Jesus was a historical person LUKE author Phillip Yancey said in his book, The Jesus I who lived about 2000 years ago, but was also God as much as with my heart. These are all decisions that i make based on my never Knew:, "Jesus honored the dignity of people, on earth. He was crucified, and then resurrected The reasons why I found God and decided to foith, but they are not what define it. I have decid- whether he agreed with them or not." three days later. His death and resurrection bridge follow him are too long to go into. They would also ed to attempt to live a life is not harmful to others That is what I am called to do: to respect every- the gap- between us and God, a gap which is give you only a picture of me, as every Christian has or myself. one, even those who have beliefs with which I total- caused by sin (a.k.a all the crappy things we do). If a different story. If you are interested in what leads The most important thing i can do for Christ is ly disagree. Being a Christian is not primarily about ! make a personal decision to follow God and a person making this kind of decision, talk to love relentlessly. I believe if God can love me so taking a stand on issues. It is not about designat- accept what Jesus did as being for me personally, 1 Christians you know. I assure you they will be total- much that he would die for me, then the least I can ing the actions of others as right or wrong. Rather, am forgiven from my sins. ly open to telling you about their own experience. do is genuinely care about the people around me. it is about loving people and meeting them where That is the Christian Gospel (or good news) in a What does being a Christian mean for how I live Love isn't just a warm 3nd fuzzy feeling. It can, and they are at; about finding common ground with nutshell. (Vty acceptance and belief of this Gospel is my life? How does it make me different? The most should, take on tangible forms. Loving means their successes and failures. not something I fell into, or grew up believing and important thing for me to do is to try to live the kind reaching out to people around me and doing those As a Christian, 1 am not called to live in a bub- not questioning. After thinking long and hard arid of life Jesus lived. That's not a boring life, or, as I little kind things that can make someone's day. ble. Instead, I get to surround "myself with other weighing my options, I made a conscious decision have already mentioned, one full of rules. I am not The most Christ-like people that I have ever met people, and hopefully I can "shine among them like to follow Christ. I did this with the full power of my a Christian because I don't get drunk, swear, or have were at a drop-in center in Toronto. 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JEFF SCHOUELA provide balanced scoring and Rookies Heather Allen and Donna Forbes will also have to keep up their The Women's hockey team is once again on a roll strong play. aftertaking 2 points from Guelph in convincing fash- The Hawks will take their high-flying act into ion 7-1, and then coming back to beat York 4-3 in Windsor to play the lowly 1-5-2 Windsor Lancers on an overtime thriller. Wednesday, November 25, 1998. The Hawks were led by OUA women's athlete of the week, Lisa Backman. The 2nd year forward amassed 7 points in just two games, including a natural hat trick to spark the comeback over the Yeoman. Thanks to Backman's heroics and a timely over- time goal by defenseman Kim Sheilington, the Hawks sport a winning record and currently sit in 3rd place, just three points behind the Guelph Giyphons. "I think we stack up well in the division. Second place is certainly within our reach." Noted Head Coach Josh Batley. For this team to move into second place, they will have to play with more consistency. This team has been streaky so far, starting the season with two wins, then losing three in a row and now have bounced back to win a pair of games. Goal scoring doesn't seem to be a problem so far as the team is averaging 4 per game and is tied with U of T for most goals scored in the division with 29. On the other side of the rink, netminder Joyce Torrington is doing a good job keeping pucks out Congiatulaiions HARDING of the net, only letting in a little under three goals Us Backman per game. For the Hawks to keep winning Coach Batley will (CATHERINE look to Cheryl Pounder and Captain Jennifer Krog to Hockey Hawks get theirrevenge

TREVOR HILKER Shortly after, Laurier captain Martin puck away. The Hawks did however tie Keams walked in from the point and the game at two, when centreman Mike On Wednesday, the Laurier Golden blasted one in and was denied by Allaby split the defense and put a back Hawks played host to their toughest England. Western finally tied the game at hander between the pads of England. divisional rival in the Western Mustangs, 6:42 when Moss fought off the Hawks Defenseman McQuat and forward Rick - the only team to have defeated the defenseman and slid an excellent pass White assisted on the tying goal. After Hawks this season. over to Hardy who managed to squeeze that, it had seemed that both teams That loss still remains the only one the puck through the pads of Ivankovic. were going to settle for the tie as both for the Hawks after a 3-2 victory. Both teams continued to trade chances Western and Laurier went into a defen- The Hawks got off to a great start as as each team could have easily ran away sive shell. However, with just 48 seconds they took an early lead just 3:53 into the with this game. left on the clock, game on a power play goal by Jeff The best chance came when Laurier Hawks winger Jeff Haydar collected a Ambrosio who scored on the fer side of winger Bob Whiting walked out from loose puck at the Western blue line and goaltender Denver England. behind the net and tried to put a back walked in virtually all alone, and blasted Both defenseman Bob McQuat and hander in the top comer, but England one by England who had no chance in forward Jeff Haydar assisted on the goal. flashed a little leather and made a spec- making the save, giving the Hawks a Despite the goal, Western did not back tacular glove save. Ivankovic decided to vety late 3-2 lead, which proved to be down as they tried many times to tie the match that save as he too made a great the final score. game. glove save from a slap shot at the point. Ambrosio recorded his second point CHRIS TRACY er of the game by recording a goal and point lead on both Western and Windsor. Their greatest opportunity came The third period was unlike the other of the game by assisting on the goal, an assist. Coach Martindale again credit- The Saturday night loss also drops them when Damon Hardy set up Moss per- two being that most of the action and David Kline recorded an assist as Jim ed his depth for their success this sea- down to number eight in the CIAU rank- fectly in the high slot, but he flubbed the occurred in the neutral zone. well. son by stating that "On some nights our ings. shot and was easily stopped by Frank Western eventually took the lead at After the game, Hawks coach Tony fourth line can be our first line." The Hawks next opponent is the Ivankovic. Ivankovic made another big the mark on a power play goal by Martindale admitted that he was looking 7:46 Unfortunately, the Golden Hawks suf- Brock Badgers on Thursday November sliding stack pad save off Rob Chris Hare. He was assisted by Moss and to settle for the tie. fered a disappointing loss to the 26th at the Waterloo Recreation Complex Schweyer's slap shot in the slot. Jeff Petrie, while the Hawks Trevor "I had my defensive guys out there, Windsor Lancers by a 2-1 score in over- starting at 7:3opm. In the second period, Western kept Tokarczyk was serving a two minute and Jeff (Haydar) was one of them." time on Saturday night. Defenseman Eric Brock is just coming off a 4-0 victory on coming, but Ivankovic stood his penalty for slashing. Coach Martindale went on to explain Ballyntyne was named the Hawk player- over Toronto and they currently sit third ground. After a few minutes into the peri- Laurier centreman Craig Jalbert had a that Haydar was supposed to come off of-the-game for his defensive efforts. place in the Mid-West division with a 3- od, it seemed that Western had scored glorious chance to tie the game when he the ice, but given his location and where Despite the loss, Laurier still remains 7-0 record and a -10 team plus/minus. as the puck went behind Ivankovic, but tried to out skate England to a loose the play was headed, it was best for him in first place in the Far-West division, with The Hawks play host to the Ryerson nobody seemed to notice and the play puck, but the goaltender came sliding to stay, and he was glad he did. a record of 5-2-3 and a team plus/minus Rams on Saturday November 28th at continued. out the face off circle to poke check the Jeff was of course named Hawk play- of +10. However, they only have one 7:oopm. Two more swimmers qualify for nationals

Another competition, another two swimmers. Both ioo metre butterfly cutoff to the exact 100th of a make up the largest Laurier contingent to ever there. the men's and women's teams competed at the second, making the Golden Hawk CIAU team as big attend the CIAU Championships. "Ife great to have so many new faces qualifying annual OUA Invitational in Toronto on Saturday, and as it was last year: five swimmers have now quali- Coach Dean Boles spoke highly of the teams' for Cl's" each team added a new face to the list of those fied. performances, and highlighted Thompson and The OUA Invitational annually includes the going to the Nationals in February. Thompson and Carver join rookies Shelley Carver's swims. majority of the league, and is therefore a good indi- The men were led by rookie Mike Thompson, Babin and Doug Browne, and veteran Tom Fuke on "Sian had it all calculated before she got in, I cator of how both individuals and teams stack up who won both the 50 and 100 metre backstrokes the CIAU team that will only continue to get bigger. guess," Boles said jokingly, referring to Carver's against the rest of the province. This year, Laurier while meeting the CIAU standard in the 100. On the Four of the five swimmers from last year's team dead-on qualification, "and Mike (Thompson) has swimmers won three events: Thompson's two and women's side, MBA student Sian Carver made the have yet to qualify, and when they do, they will the potential to be one of the better swimmers out one by Fuke.

10 November 25,1998 s Cheerleaders to compete in USA "We will be looking to increase the 36 items donated by faculty. The event continued from cover to be small, but mighty," noted Elliot, much to the jubilation of the fens and level of difficulty in the routine and place raised nearly $1000 for the team. News of the success of the team spread referring to the feet that Laurier, while participants. the top 10," noted Yates. Considering "We're really happy with the out- across campus quickly and the response the smallest team in the competition, "I have to admit to being a little wor- in how far the team has come since being come of the auction, but we believe it was one of extreme excitement. emerged as one of Canada's best. ried after last Saturday," commented formed in mid-September, this goal is can be bigger and better next year," "It's a phenomenal accomplish- "We recognized our limitations in team captain Kim Yates, whose team executing commented Angela Farmer, the co-ordi- ment," noted Dean of Students David terms of size and experience and rose experienced some frustration nator of the event. McMurray, who admitted to being quite above those obstacles," added Elliot, some of the stunts in practice. "We hope to make it an annual how quickly the team has who praised team members and coach- "Everyone really rose to the chal- proved to surprised at We event which will mean a higher level of Associate Dean of Students es for their hard work and dedication in lenge and became the first Laurier team progressed. awareness across the school, allowing Elliot, an integral contributor the weeks leading up to the event. in a long time to hit a perfectly clean but Katherine be small us to offer more items," added Farmer. the success of this years team, added The highlight of the day for the routine," added Yates. to The team would like to thank the staff her praises. Hawks had to be their first round per- With a successful Canadian nation- m&hiy... and students who supported this year's "In typical Laurier fashion we proved formance, which was executed perfectly al's performance behind them, the Hawks now have their sights set on a auction, moving the squad one step competition in the United States in late certainty an attainable one. closer to the United States competition. be February. The ability of the team to deliv- The trip to the United States will In the meantime, you will able to er their best performance on the com- require significant fundraising in the catch the cheerleaders refining their craft I I2FOK1; petition floor should serve them months leading up to the event. The first along the sidelines at basketball games major fundraising cheerleader starting in January. There should be a lot ify "'• extremely well in this event where they event, the I I will have to raise the level of their game 'Prof, auction' took place last Thursday to cheer about as the basketball Flawks even further to contend with some of and Friday in the concourse. Students appear to be playoff contenders this the best schools in the United States. and staff bid in silent auction format on season.

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November 25,1998 11 Entertainment Poppy Seed is that 70's band BRIAN GEIGER sound like Our Lady Peace or Big Wreck. rock songs do not appear on the album; STAFF WRITER The labels and the agents are particular- Bromstein has, instead, allowed the ly bad, even though the rock critics have horns to take center stage, especially in Disco and Bo's Retro have both had their really supported us." what he calls the 'ambiance segway rebirth, so why not psychedelic rock? Though unsigned, Poppy Seed tracks.' Poppy Seed and the Love Explosion recently released Days Dream of You, Bromstein hopes that this album will Orchestra look to play a major role in the their debut album. Eleven different musi- be followed up within the next four latest musical resurgence, aided by a cians appear on the record, but months by another release. In addition, show Thursday night in Kitchener. Bromstein was the driving force behind Poppy Seed is currently working on a "I strive to make our tunes catchy video, which will give them more televi- and trancidentally trippy" explains Steve sion exposure. The band has already Bromstein, singer and guitarist of Poppy "Ifs difficult to appeared on numerous talk shows and Seed. The psychedelic roots are in the news broadcasts in the Toronto area. music of Echo and the Bunnymen, Jimi get signed While these goals are modest, Hendrix and early Pink Royd recordings, Bromstein has much bigger plans for the but Poppy Seed is unique in its own Love Explosion Orchestra. We are hoping right. right now to go to Britain this winter, and gain Poppy Seed's sound has been nur- some international exposure. Actually, I'd tured through regular appearances on unless you like to hit a lot of the major centres in the Sedated Sundays bill at the El Britain and Europe." Mocambo in Toronto. Bromstein does sound like Our This seems like a natural move, since the booking for the event, soon to be British bands have been the main source known as Wasted Wednesdays, which Lady Peace or of inspiration for Poppy Seed. The British he helped found. influence is readily apparent in "We definitely existed before Big Wreck" Bromstein's voice, which sounds strik- Sedated Sundays," explains Bromstein, ingly similar to that of Morrisey. Even the "but it has helped with the metamor- its creation. name 'Poppy Seed' originated with the phosis into what we are now." "In several of the songs, I would give Jesus and Mary Chain, who, according to The weekly tribute shows feature people some space and just let them Bromstein, had toyed with the idea of other modem-day psychedelic bands play. But, for the most part, the album using the name for their own recordings. and has propelled Poppy Seed to the was directed by me." Poppy Seed will be opening for forefront of the scene. By joining forces, What stands out most about Days JacoD's Organ Thursday night at the these bands have managed to sutvive in Dream of You are the horns. The bas- Metropolis. Wth a live show that has a dull and stubborn musical climate. soon, trumpet and saxophones featured been called everything from a "journey "There has been a strong response in the Love Explosion Orchestra give the into the heart of psychedelia" to 'orgias- from those who know us, but there's a album an interesting and relaxing feel. At tic,' Poppy Seed at least promises to real lack of imagination in the music times, the album is vaguely reminiscent deliver something you haven't seen industry" Bromstein claims. "It's difficult of the Cure, or even James. Guitar solos before. Well, at least not since the sev- PHOTO to get signed right now unless you and other features of typical modem enties. FILE Naked men SWAT 2 is crap x 2 ROBIN WHITTAKER two while you read. And just when the ROB BOREK you can use it, as there are no labels on should shoot/arrest the person, or help penis poems get to be too much, "Penis the buttons. This also helped to make them out. Envy at the Dawn of Creation" assures Having been a big fan of Sierra On-Line the game unrealistic: who has time in a In Rainbow Six, you only had to you Friesen knows it too: "in the first (who was bought up by another corpo- firelight to spend 5 seconds switching worry about yourself, and the computer Sex, Death, love making/it was Adam tost the rib/not ration; the original Sierra On-Line divi- from using the gun to using the radio? Al system did the rest. In SWAT 2, you and Naked Men Eve." sion is now called 'Yosemite You should be able to use both at once. have to control everyone (as in Starcraft), The Sex's geography is vast enough: Entertainment), I expected big things The scenarios are extremely weak and there is no plan to guide you. In Eden to fishing Islands to Greece to the from Police Quest: Swat 2, and expected and confusing and the objectives are not almost every anti-terrorist/hostage situa- Bernice Fn'esen Red-Neck backwoods of America. it to be on par or better than Rainbow set out clearly making method of resolv- tion, a plan is set out in stone to avoid Coteau Books Friesen's brevity and quick command Six. This was not to be, however, and I ing the scenario hard to find. The cross-fire, missing important areas, and of the right word in the right place puts was extremely disappointed with the 'hostage negotiator" that tries to resolve avoid mistakes that can get you or your her in the same pool as, say, Leonard game. hostage killed. I like religious humour that fells just this Cohen. I can say that because "Harem" To begin, getting Like other Sierra side of tact. I therefore enjoyed Bemice speaks of ova as "Contemplative little the game to run took games, this one has gone Frieserfs Sex, Death, and Naked Men, Buddhist eggs" that "can handle the odd me a while. The speech downhill. I long for the one of four titles in orgasm." (Perhaps and sounds from the days of creative and imag- Coteau Books' Cohen is an ova.) game were extremely inative adventure games, "open-eye poetry And Friesen can sus- slow; it sounded like an which Sierra used to put series." Just be care- tain a narrative, and 45 LP playing at 33 out, like the original Police ful: with your tongue control its humour. rpm. This was fixed by Quest, or Space Quest I or in your cheek for so Death isn't so getting the latest sound 11. In fact, I still love playing long, you just might humourous, but just drivers for the sound these games, despite the bite it off smiling. as controlled. card from the Internet. fact that they look like Friesen's poems Naked Men is I became extremely Commodore 64-drawn are divided into somewhere in the disappointed once I graphics. The new games three sections as per middle. Read 'em for began playing the seem to have gotten away the title: Sex, Death, yourself. game. The view was from the strong plot lines, and, lastly, Naked The book's pace is horrible for an and the problem-solving Men. a pensive plod of action/simulation. If skills you needed to Sex is about tasteful words. you've played games acquire to finish the game. God's sexuality and If the cover portray- like Diablo, Starcraft, or Rainbow Six set a the objectified 'I.' In ing a toothy half- Warcraft, you've seen PHOTO new standard in the "God's Penis," the opened mouth the view used. For FILE action/simulation mar- speaker says of doesn't freeze your those of you who ket, with realism, great Christians, "They wanted a male God/yet eyes I'd like to meet you (because you haven't, it gives you an aerial view of the the situation peacefully becomes graphics, and original scenarios. Police can't imagine Him actually using it/but must be used to that kinda thing). area with cartoon-like drawings. While extremely annoying, and he often Quest: SWAT 2 doesn't even come close would God/have a useless appendage?' "Mister Screaming Pants," the picture's this view is fine for games such as sounds like a 12-year old asking for a to hitting the mark Rainbow Six created. Maybe they shoutdVe appropriated title, is Friesen's own doing. Starcraft, which is more of a strategy candy bar. The hostages are always If you are looking for a good action/sim- Zeus, I say. If I didn't own Friesen's book already, game, it is horrible for action sequences. female, the captors/criminals always ulation game, check out Rainbow Six The speaker says in "Otympia," I don't know what I'd do. I'd have to buy The interface also happened to be male. This distinction (while stereotypi- (and read my review of the game a few "Apollo...His penis is broken off, / immor- it. Because I wouldn't have a choice. confusing. There are a series of buttons cal) should make it easy to figure out issues back). Stay clear of SWAT 2, tal." Friesen's humour is dry indeed, along the side of the screen, and you which is which, but the females often unless you are a real die-hard though you might imagine a giggle or Robin writes his own poetry. must read the manual thoroughly to fig- look like the males (or vice-versa), mak- action/simulation fen who has money to ure out what each one means and how ing it hard to figure out whether you bum.

12 | November 25,1998 e Hatfield is good rock and roll ladder, when she opened for Southern Ontario's mope-rock sen- MANAGE sation Hayden. Hatfield, whose song "Spin the Bottle" was featured on the Reality Bites soundtrack, played a short set of FUTURE acoustic songs from her latest album "Bed," as well as a pleasant selection MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM of cover tunes and cuts from previous TEXTILE 1 albums. The Textiles Human Resources Council's one-year Textile Management Many in attendance (including Internship Program (TMIP) is a unique and innovative program delivered yours truly) asked "Who is opening for by McMaster University's School of Business, the Faculty of Engineering who here? This is crazy! I demand Technology at Mohawk College, and North Carolina State University's answers!" world renowned College of Textiles located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Truly a valid question as Hayden This English-language program, to start May 1999 in Hamilton, Ontario, took the stage and stunk it up like offers: MARTYN pickled ass. Playing with members of free LUKE the immensly bad band Poledo, • world-class education in textile technology and managerial skills, BEN HARRIS Hayden chopped all of his good songs jm mMi By BE J •four-month paid co-op placement. into crap-suey. W ESSk TA SB BE JH • one week lab experience at North Carolina State University, and Last Thursday night, Juliana Hatfield • excellent potential for full-time, well-paying employment. was robbed of her place on the mighty Ben Harris fetches. Today's $10 billion Canadian textile industry is highly dynamic and innovative with world class technology. Our sales, exports and investments are at record levels. To maintain our competitive position, we need well-trained future managers—managers who are technically competent and possess skills in communications, negotiation, and performance management. If you want to be on the cutting edge and are looking for a 'sup 'sup? challenging and rewarding future, we invite you to join Canada's textile makers and contact us for more information at: The Pocket Dwellers are bringing their joined forces to help raise awareness Textile Management Internship Program brand of hardcore funk to WLU on about the disasters that Hurricane Mitch c/o Textiles Human Resources Council Thursday 26th. November has left in Central America. 66 Slater Street, Suite 1720, Ottawa, Ontario KIPSHI The eight pieceband has performed Caribbean Crossover will include Telephone: (613) 230-7217 and Fax: (613) 230-1270 at some of Toronto's top venues, blend- Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and such Latin E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] ing acid jazz, as Merengue Web site: www3.sympatico.ca/thrc funk and hip and Salsa as Deadline to receive applications is February 1, 1999. hop, with top- spun by Dj notch artsists Gerardo, K-W's Human ressources humaines such as top latin Dj. Kard in a I There a , offish I is no cover This program is supported by the federal government's Youth Initiative; participants must be 30 years of age or under. Mystical charge but Influence, and they are ask- DJ Icey. ing for dona- La u rie r's PHOTO tions or non- Association of FILE perishable Spanish And Latin American Students food items. and the Association of Black Students Prizes will be given out that night so are teaming up to bring Caribbean make sure to come out and support Crossover to Wilfs on Friday, November this good cause that will help the lives 27th starting at 9 pm. of many people in the Caribbean coast. These two campus clubs have TUB wall? Travel. See the world. 12TRAVELCUTS | Shidml awA Tr

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QOl & living HgnHpnHH Roses Blessings B& B 2 Bathrooms, Kitchen, room. GaSSificd RfltfiS T' rrrrrTTTrT Si i'i Marg & Norm enjoy pampering guests in blocks to WLU. January to August lease, HHHUIifiHBfIHHI our non-smoking Christian home - $330/month utilities included. New STUDENTS minutes campus. Warm hospi- stove, toilets, faucets. Call from the 884-1729. WOrds OF IeSS $5 are our Montreal at New Years tality, home-baking and comfort 0 words $8 WILTSHIRE Stay two nights at the 5 star Wyndham specialties. January Sublet Available each word over 60 .10 Your We would like to thank all the peo- Hotel (indoor pool) located near Club relatives/friends will enjoy sump- pr jme location (Albert & Ezra) two organizing special pri- pie responsible for the Metropolis. December 30-January 1. Bus tuous breakfasts, comfortable beds, m jn ute walk to campus! Huge room in NON-STUDENTS our daugh- j vate (Christmas memorial service for beloved anc Hotel from $i3s>/quad. Book now baths, snacks baking), four b ecjro om apartment. Great room- 30 WOfds OP IeSS $7 ter and sister, Kim. We were truly over- ancj save!! Call Thames Travel exercise equipment and hot tub. mates. Parking, laundry, and utilities Words $10 of Excursion 31-60 whelmed with the sincere outpouring 1-800-962-8262 planning provided. included. Price is negotiable. Call ©ach word over 60 .10 love and respect for Kim. To all the peo- Phone: 742-1280 Fax: 742-8428 e-mail: Rebecca at 746-4544 pie who attended and shared their tears [email protected] SEMI-DISPLAY ADS Springbreak Rcrida or Mexico with us, we thank you. To Chaplain www.bbcanada.com/2077.html r 0 Hennig we found comfort in your caring Florida or Mexico via Detroit. Also, other *PriceS include GST popular destinations. Browse words. To Katherine Elliott, Associate Placement forms are available in the «™».icpt oom and oall Dean of Students, thank you for al! that .-800-327-6013. Cord fred Nicho(s Ca Best hotels, prices and parties. Get you did for us and to Professor John Who shimmies like a weasel? Centre. Phone-in orders can call 884- of group together or be an Inter-Campus McCutcheon for speaking on behalf Amy N.i 07106x13564. Fax orders can be sent WLU members. To Kim's Programs Rep. the faculty screeches like a cockroach? t0 (c 9) ®r U l 884-7723. friends: Laurie, Andrea, Andy, Prabha, Amy N.! (_asn , . , Cash reauiredrequirea in advanceaavance forror mostmosisiustu- ... 1 bedroom in a 4 bedroom semi to live jeanette and Nina we say a very special Daytona Beach Spring Break 99 Who coos the softest? dent classifie d ads. at most popular Spnng S S stores• thank you for your strength in paying Party Daytona's . _ J, Amy N.! BiUing available for phone in and fax such heartfelt tributes to Kim with your Break hotel, Desert Inn Resort. Reserve Who smells like chocolate? _ orders and classified running for more loving words and special stories. We now $25 and SAVE up to $100 per room. 74 ' ' Amy N.! than five j ssues . Deadline for place- Laurier or bus and hotel know you were her family at and Hotel only $119 Who digs me? ments or cancellations is Tuesday at loved of you. Kim was so special $269/ quint. Limited space!! Thames Bedroom Apartment she all 3 Basement Amy N.! 12-oopm and so loved and she surrounded herself Travel 1-800-962-8262 with special people. Thank you for shar- ing Kim's life at Laurier with us.

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