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theCORD weekly -LAURIER'S OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER- STUDENT ART MORE a rv MORE - - in ART, 0 VOLUME 41 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 2001 ISSUE 27 SHOW A-GO 17 STUDENT ART 17 ON THE ICE Z O Discord Over Dining Hall Kroeker claims improper consultation;Rosehart says "nickel and diming" CORD NEWS body for residence life." DAVID FIELD The seven student mem- bers of SSAC, the body that Discussion between the uni- decides student service mat- versity administration and the ters, recommended a mort- student representatives from gage plan to pay off the the SSAC Committee is con- money in 96 months instead tinuing with each side taking of the proposed 180. differing positions on the pro- Additionally, the student part posed Dining Hall renova- of the SSAC committee pro- tion. posed a 5% tax built into the The proposed $3.8 million price of food, removing the renovation of Health $100 cap. NARDELLA Services, the dining hall, and "Students are not the only Paul Martin Centre is needed users of these facilities," stat- to meet the current and future ed Kroeker in support for the ELIZABETH needs of the university. The tax. Meditation, by Kelly Steen, is one of the many ail-student works currently on display in the Robert Langen Gallery in The Aird current dining hall is 47 years Rosehart responded to the Building. See Student "Art", page 16. old, with only three more tax by asking why cash sales years left until should be the original taxed when expense is Rosehart also these sales SurvivorLaurier Huns Into paid off. should be "From day promised the encouraged. one we [the student As well, there Game of "Simon Says" Students' are not Union] have contribution enough cash CORD LIFE yes, there were alliances...and endorsed the would not sales to make KNIGHT TIME AND NEANER plenty of them. Simon eagerly need for reno- the tax worth- admitted his two conflicting vation," stated exceed while. On Friday night, after 53.5 hours alliances and when asked, confi- Jeffrey £1.5 million. "It is in a cage, only two students dently agreed that the contest Kroeker, extreme nick- remained for the final vote at the had turned into a game of Wilfrid Laurier University el and diming," said Turret. Simon Worley and Krista "Simon Says" fairly early. Students' Union President. Rosehart. "People are getting Schiestel faced a jury of their fel- During the game, the strate- The issue that has arisen, a what they pay for." low Survivors to determine who gies of the Survivors varied. Neil theOme seen multiple times Rosehart also promised would walk away with the big MacDonald stated that his strat- A-TEAM to this academic year, is centred that the required student con- screen TV and white water raft- egy "was ride the mullet all on improper consultation tribution would not exceed ing trip. In a cljmactic 5 to 2 the way to the big screen TV", with the various student rep- $1.5 million. The university vote, Worley, a' second year whereas Shaun Miller, like many resentatives. would cover any further business student, was named COURTESY of the other Survivors, attributed Students will have to cover expenses incurred from the Laurier's Ultimate Survivor. This is BEFORE he won. his long stay in the cage to his $1.5 million of the dining hall project. In the final immunity chal- Krista and Mark's votes virtually alliances. Shaun said, "I was in renovation cost. Rosehart added that even lenge on Friday night at 6pm, null and void, Simon was the an alliance with both Neil and The proposal to cover the with the $100 fee, the prices the three remaining Survivors, only one required to vote, giving Mark and honoured them to the cost entails a $100 fee placed are still competitive with Mark, Simon and Krista, were him the power to choose his end. Mark hurt me when he on future university meal other area universities. required to balance on a paint opposition for the final tribal elected not to honour the plans. Therefore, a student At this point, Rosehart said can and keep their arms extend- council. Simon voted off Mark, alliance, but now I realize it was would have to pay $2400 for he considers this as the best ed at a 90 degree angle, which the "Colby" of the cage, as he necessary for him to stab me in $2300 worth of purchasing solution, even though his proved to be the great equaliz- was a deemed the biggest threat. the back in order to survive...no power. opinion could change by the ing event. After 12 minutes, all This left him facing Krista in the hard feelings though." WLU President Robert time the decision is made this of the survivors began to suffer final showdown. At the end of the vote, the Rosehart said that the Inter Friday. from muscle shakes and fatigue Each of the last 7 survivors to survivors recognized the cama- Residence Council supported Students, according to and Mark (with a bum right leave the cage had a chance to raderie of the game with a toast. this $100 cap, when the Rosehart must pay this money shoulder), was the first to drop ask a question of the final two or Despite some tense moments in organization agreed to the ($1.5 million), because the below the level. Krista followed make a "Sue-esque" comment the cage, a majority of the con- renovation proposal. Ontario government does not shortly, knowing from a previous about their experience in the testants walked away with posi- Inter Residence Council is allow the university to subsi- conversation with the others that cage before voting for the win- tive memories of the game. not a consultative body for dize auxiliary operations, she was not the target for their ner. The questions got pretty Mark Minor happily noted, "the university politics," said such as the dining hall. votes. This gave Jjimon immuni- heated, and to answer the most three days in the cage were the Kroeker. "It is a programming ty status for the 4th time. With frequent enquiry of the week, most fun days I've had all year." 3News ADVERTISEMENT A Letter from the WLUSP Board: Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications ('I I 1 LM RJ 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5 V - Office the Chair (519) 884-0710 ext. 3564 (519) 883-0873 (fax) [email protected] (e-mail) To the members of Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications (WLUSP): An issue arose that the Board of Directors feels it must inform you of. The 2000-2001 Vice President: Finance and Administration was let go for violations of various policies of the corporation. However, the full damage did not come to light until after his dismissal. This damage includes stale-dated cheques, unremitted payments, and incorrect/missing entries into the general ledger. To determine the damage, and to help to repair the department, the accounting firm of Collins Barrow was called in by the Board to perform an audit and provide general professional assistance. At this time, it appears as though there was no fraud or theft, and the Board does not anticipate such potentialities. The Board has given Collins Barrow full access to all financialrecords, and they assure us that our proactive initiative has minimized damage. The results of the audit will be made available to all members of the corporation when it has been completed. The Board is instituting new policies to ensure that such a lapse never occurs again. In the interim, the department is being headed by newly selected 2001-2002 Vice President: Finance and Administration, Edward Schall. Any further questions regarding this matter should be directed to either the President, Christian Pearce (at extension 3565), or the Chair of the Board, Robert Borek (at 465-3133). , /? / / - / 1 .. ; : 112 Robert Borek Christian Pearce Chair of the Board President rjt 1 SeC°ndary ffißiI Gannon University jjjgf/ Ari HH Teacher's College this fall? I I ■HH| You can still do it! 1 ■ Apply today to reserve your space Acceptance weeks "Canadian Students get Tuition Discount Kgl based on Canadian dollars at par ■US and Ontario Certification "Practice teach at home in Ontario I tHMnM Gannon I UNIVERSITY Erie, Pennsylvania* (800)GANNGN-U I WEDNESDAY - MARCH 28 • 2001 NEWS 3 POP WLUSP VP Study Finance replaced DILLON MOORE Government As a result, money plus interest is still owing. Those readers of the Cord who Pearce is not too worried pay close attention when perus- about the financial situation, ing the paper's masthead may despite the fact that the corpora- have noticed that the name next tion is taking a hit on interest. to VP: Finance & He did not want to speculate on Administration, in the the reasons for Makwana's per- Administration section, has formance on the job. He also changed. was quick to quell any rumours Eddy Schall, the Cord's Photo that might get started, declaring Manager, has taken over a little that there is no evidence of any STEPHANSON early the paid position that he embezzlement or misuse of was meant to assume for next funds, and therefore no reason year. This is due to former VP: to believe that any such activity Finance & Administration occurred. Dharmesh Makwana being Makwana admitted that he ALEXANDRA to asked to leave. did not do his job the best of Some discussion on. the future of public opinion and market research in Canada...B7% ofthose in attendance enjoyed themselves Student Publications his ability. A number of person- DAVID FIELD Brian Mulroney.