Laurier's Official Student Newspaper The Cord Weekly Who will lead the All candidates' students next year?... platforms on page 4 il ill I M II ffIMIIIIIIIIIHiHBIBII'IIIIIi I" "i Volume 42 Issue 21 Wednesday January 29 2003 www. wl usp.com Acclaimed to fame WLUSU/WLUSP campaigning begins; six positions acclaimed while thirty-four BOD candidates "probably a record" tion. "I think she'll do a fantastic Stefan Sereda job," speculates David Field. Jardine notes that she is "excited You nominated them, now you about getting the position." Bryn Boyce have to decide between an WLUSP's new Board of Molson Canadian Blind Date band I Mother at while Laurier number of Earth make rock star poses The Turret, unprecedented Directors was also acclaimed, 28. students pretend their evening with Axl Rose look-a-likes is going well. Full story on page candidates Election on as it was last year. Unlike Day. With four three candidates, year, only spaces for the Students' vying on the Board were filled, Union presidency and a j (lastwith Jeebhan Bains, PIRG LANDs on elections whopping thirty-four run-v Sandra McKenzie, and ning for the WLUSU Wayne Money representing Board of this the acted their Directors, is three-person quota of Stefan Sereda to the already large number of other six members on to be two going one epic directors. Last year, five BOD candidates. own behalf. However, the Doherty: acclaimed election. members said that add leaders did the were Never let it no commu- "These people to a good "encourage" Despite the tremendous num- acclaimed. nity spirit exists within Laurier's variety of candidates running," members of their organizations ber of contenders, there was also a This election's Chief LAND who were interested in to Returning many groups and clubs. states Anthony Piscitelli, politics number of acclama- Officer Vic significant Truong, who hosted the Especially when one of these President and BOD nominee. "It's run for the BOD. tions this All Candidates at the at year's meeting, also announced clubs mobilizes in an effort to good to hear everyone's opin- The leaders were startled for the student WLUSU's Executive student Piscitelli received. "No Meeting upcoming new Vice change politics. ion." stresses. response they elections. The held on President: the to forced the meeting, University Affairs, With the candidates. that way hear, one anyone, Thursday, January 23, not only Meighan Doherty. "I think she's running for WLUSU'sj Vthese opinions is y whole point was not run- set off the electoral with race a great person for the job," Board of Directors for students to Ining for the sake of run- but a bang, it also put to said current VP: University announced, it is striking- exercise theirl ning, but because I rest about Affairs other any questions Kristi Edwards that more' /political to' 112 thought they [the ly apparent ' right 7 \ who the new VP: about "I PIRG Doherty. think than a quarter of the nom- vote on February 6. LAND candidates] Affairs would she's the Of the would do a University a good person to rep- inees belong to asso- nine mem- good job," and who be, would be students to the vari- ciative LAND PIRG bers, only said Borrelli. The PIRG resent ■\nthonv Piscitelli Michael Borrelli Student ous institutions that PIRG President remains confi- administrating we groups on campus. Piscitelli, rv Ii • i Publications business deal with. Borrelli and dent these [WLUSU] Nine of the thirty-four Students' President Michael in candidates, espe- in the 2003/2004 jardine: All alone I'm with in the first who year. happy this Union BOD contenders are Greg Smith decided to run tan- cially year nominees Laura Jardine, cur- transmission." Edwards' members of the Laurier Activist dem. "The only official grouping he described as "enthusiastic." a member of the WLUSP sentiments reflected rently Doherty's New Democrats, and/or the of candidates would be me, Greg, Board of has been acclaimed: Laurier Directors, own feelings on being Students for a Public and Anthony together," offered acclaimed Student Publications "I'm excited to start and and as next year, Interest Research Group. These Borrelli. Both Borrelli President for the feel following year. I really encouraged on getting nine individuals have contributed Piscitelli commented that the (continued on page 3) Jardine has won the current to work on projects." However, WLUSP President's recommenda- Doherty insists that it is still impor- tant to vote for the other positions Men's hockey lambasted up for grabs. twice There are as many candi- Inside dates in the presidential race this Yeomen that out with three Shawn Parker came guns blazing, firing with Ed year, Ryan Vogel's, Lindsay Yeomen. of their first six shots past hapless goaltencler Markle's, Dan Herman's and Tudor A News 2 common man, or one of the commonly of the first VanHerpt. Coach Mark French proceeded to pull Election Costache's names in the WLUSU free in his but fel- Platforms 4 or most respectable class; a freeholder; a man VanHerpt, hopes of inspiring players, Opinion 9 hat. born. low rookie net minder Justin Student Life 14 Apart from announcing a While a be a would fair no better yeoman may York 10, Laurier 1 Day list of BOD Feature 18 tremendously long man of distinguished class, between the pipes. candidates, what thinks "is Business 20 Truong there was nothing respectable about the beating that The Hawks seemed to be energized by the International 24 probably a record," he addressed the York men's laid the and University hockey team on change on an ensuing power play centre Jason for the Sports 26 some new policies cam- Laurier Golden Hawks this past Saturday. Bullock nearly snuck the puck past the York goal- Laurier the with of the Entertainment 28 paigning process. came into game high expectations tender. Nonetheless, this would remain one Classifieds and 31 hoped to gain ground on Mid-West division only quality chances Laurier would see all night, as Arts 3) York the 32 (continued on page leading in standings. However, it was the (continued on page 26) 2 News Wednesday January 29 ?nm Bar pinch LSFL philanthropy UWstudents invade Laurier's personal space; Turret packed Bryn Boyce beyond their combined capacity of 636. "Considering it's the 3rd week of did An abnormally large number of January, we extreme- Stroh who University of Waterloo students ly well," commented have been flocking to Laurier. No continued to mention that they hot the reached about half-an- it's not our girls, or many capacity a sale in the hour earlier. consumer products for it's the Turret held concourse daily, and certainly Coincidentally, not Rosehart's endearing smile. its free WLU-student only concert needs this UW's As it turns, out all Laurier to past Monday, leaving mid-week drinkers out of luck at quadruple its campus population is alcohol, not triple-room dorms. Laurier. The still its Like insects to a fluorescent Turret, celebrating bars and renovations, held its final of three light, on-campus nearby meant to showcase its Jennifer watering holes have seen swarms events Asselin LSFL Trillium with hilarious new-look this Monday. The Camp novelty it's bigger than a normal of aspiring engineers and mathe- past presents cheque... cheque, s'funny... "Blind Date" maticians frequenting their estab- heavily publicized free for facilitates activities for children lishments. was a completely concert Bryn Boyce Campbell praised the supporters students that and their families the because The UW bars were shut down the promised a mys- throughout "they weren't just walk- after Band'. Do remember those and treatment for for indefinitely on January 20 tery 'Big you great diagnosis phases. ing us, they were walking The concert was designed to summer on the An of 400 Ontario chil- the children." the joint administration system camp experiences average celebrate the Turret's look lake? Where shot dren with Cancer The relies the between the Administration and new you canoed, are diagnosed organization on of Students broke with three a and around and of the the Federation events, Banquet arrows sang flickering every year. support generosity had been Club and the Blind embers? let The is in both the financial down. The system set Dinner, Night Mom never me play camp experience an community of of the that and volunteer The staff to in wake of a brutal Date, with arrows. some part activities aspects. up beating explained Programming Regardless, integral Phil all of Trillium It volunteer ratio about 1:1 in the outside Fed Hall on New Years and Promotions Manager, the fondest memories in Camp organizes. owns is and it draws Eve. Champagne. The Banquet dinner childhood are enshrined in these 2 campgrounds, Rainbow Lake organization tempo- that and which offer volunteers from as far The Administration voiced thanked the contributors magical summer weeks. Garratt's Island, rary away student made the The Students For and winter as Australia. their concerns over the renovations possible Laurier summer camping intro- were to LSFL, hot off the success of their management and has now pulled and the regular club night Literacy (LSFL) pleased experiences. to duced the to the stu- Trillium, chil- The cost to send a child on a Walk for are planning the liquor license privileges away new Turret present Camp a Literacy, continue their from the FEDS. dents. dren's camp, with a novelty sized week long camping experience is community sup- in works in of this The $500. was elated to find that A book drive is the The UW administration con- The A-Team was charge cheque past Monday.