the Saskatchewanbound What isthing? this Sabbath <§) m im u CordWednesday, February io, 1999 Volume 39 k® ISSUE 2£|. Elections '99: results ASAP KIYANI were in a close contest throughout the campaign. While no front-runner Early Wednesday morning the unsur- emerged during the race, it was prising results of the Elections '99 cam- announced that Ballantyne defeated paign were announced. They were Osborne by 104 votes. unsurprising chiefly because the dearth It is difficult to say if there were any of candidates left electors with little significant differences between the can- choice. didates. Both Osborne and Ballantyne What was surprising was the low were in favor of splitting the VP: UA voter turnout. Only 16.5% of eligible vot- office into two separate positions and ers cast votes (the lowest percentage even Ali had left that possibility open. this decade), translating into approxi- Still, it is Ballantyne that is victori- WLUSP/WLUSU election results mately 900 voters. This figure was ous, propelled by his reputation as an down from 26% the previous year and excellent WLUSU volunteer. Well known WLUSU President Adam Newell 303 33% in 1997. for his work as a Foot Patroller, Devin Grady acclaimed Jason Hagan 279 It also was in direct contrast with Icebreaker and Laurier Ambassador, he Steve Hennig 273 Chief Returning Officer Sonja Regier's also had an excellent year as LUCK WLUSU Vice President: University Affairs Ethan Markham 263 stated goal of raising voter turnout. Coordinator, raising a record amount of Cameron Ballantyne 418 Michael Brooks 260 Despite a revamped publicity cam- money at this year's Celebrity Auction. jilt Osborne 324 Paul Beingessner 257 paign, more people than- ever were Despite her experience within the Irem Ali 176 turned off from voting. Laurier has tra- Union and as last year's Chief Returning WLUSP President ditionally been commended for having Officer, as well as an excellent publicity James Muir 554 excellent voter turnout, especially in campaign during the election period, WLUSU Board of Directors Robert Borek 242 relation to schools such as the Osborne could not overcome the lack of James Wheeler 458 University of Waterloo and the public recognition that existed prior to Jason Quehl 430 WLUSP Board of Directors University of Western Ontario. Elections '99. Kathryn Lomonaco 418 Nathan Ludwig acclaimed With 24 positions being contested Meanwhile, the fact that Ali had vir- Jeffrey J. Kroeker 407 by a grand total of 24 candidates, there tually no experience within the Union David Brydges 404 Voter turnout: 16.5% was only one real race—for the position and his qualifications were based chiefly Rina Clarke 397 The remaining five WLUSP directors of Vice-President: University Affairs on his experiences outside of the Jay Tredway 370 will be hired. (VP:UA). LUCK Coordinator Cam University hurt him tremendously. Doug Short 342 WLUSU VP's will be hired. Ballantyne, Executive Assistant to the Despite having no opposition, Devin Eric Davis 338 These results remain unofficial until Students' Union (WLUSU) President Jill Grady, acclaimed WLUSU President, Andy Pushalik 322 February 11, at a.m.. Osborne and student-at-large Irem Ali Merchea 2:30 see "voter" p. 3 Anik 306 Kearns suffers dramatic injury / mf MIKE KOSTOFF Martindale, who added "I think (jackson) meant to lead, going on to a 6-3 victory. Martindale will be looking to the teams depth to try take a penalty, but I don't think he intended to Since the incident, Brock coach Murray Nystrom and compensate. The Wilfrid Laurier University men's hockey team "Injuries are part of the game, and they give recorded two big wins over Ryerson and Brock in other guys an opportunity to play," noted OUA hockey action this past week. However, the Martindale, who's team is in North York tonight for Hawks also paid a huge price as team captain a re-scheduled game against York. Those same Martin Kearns suffered a serious leg injury and will Yeoman will be in town Thursday for a contest at be lost to the team, at least until the playoffs. the Waterloo Recreation Complex, game time "If its not broken, is a dislocated bone," 7:3opm. Another home game follows on Saturday informed Hawk head coach Tony Martindale. The versus Laurentian, same time, same place. injury to Kearns was suffered with 6:17 left in the "Its a fun time of year... you just can't afford to second period in a game against Brock, Saturday lose," noted Martindale. The Hawks currently sit - night in St. Catherine's. Kearns had knocked a tied for second place with Waterloo, with the Brock player Chris Jackson's stick out of his hands Laurier having one game in hand. Western is in at the blue line, a tactic commonly used by a fourth, just two points off the pace. With five games defenseman. As Kearns skated back into his end to left, the race for the final playoff spots is still wide retrieve the puck, Jackson, still without his stick, open. caught Kearns and threw him into the boards. PRESS "The great thing about it is our fete is still in our "Basically, Martin was in a position where he hands," commented Martindale, who's team is couldn't defend himself," noted Martindale. After BROCK enjoying one of its best seasons in recent memory, the incident, the game was stopped and Kearns sporting a 10-7-4 record. had to be off THE carted the ice in an ambulance. The • If the Hawks make it to the OUA finals, being rink was flooded, and the remaining 6:17 of the held right here at the Waterloo Recreation Complex second - period plus the third period were played FISHER from March 13 14, the hardest part of their work thereafter. Jackson received a match penalty for his will probably be done. The OUA far-west divison is actions, meaning a five minute penalty in the game MIKE easily the most competitve one, with the 11-11-0 and a three to five game suspension. injure (Kearns)." On the ensuing five minute major has called to apologize for his player's actions. record of last place Western good enough for first "I believe that there is remorse there," noted penalty, the Hawks scored two goals to take a 4-3 While the loss ofKearns is a big blow to the team, in either of the other two OUA divisions. 3 News 0 Opinion Q International StudentLife 10 Feature 12 Sports 15 Entertainment 18 Comixxx Classifieds Now Hiring Wilfrid Unifier University student Publications Board of Directors As a member of WLU Student Publications' Board of Directors you will be responsible for guiding a volunteer-driven corporation with an annual bud- get of $220,000 and a staff of approximately 60 students. Your responsibilities will include supervising the President, conducting all hiring and firing done by the corporation, being a liaison to a department of WLUSP, and representing the student voice in our administration. With our flexible administration style and bureaucracy-free corporate structure you'll have a real opportunity to make an immediate impact. The BOD meets twice during the summer, once a week during the fall and winter sessions. Members of the BOD are required to hold four office hours a week. Applications for WLU Student Publications Board of Directors close on Friday, February 26, 1999 at 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place on Saturday, February 27,1999. Vice President of Finance (ssooo honoraria) As VP:Finance you will be the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, and as CFO, you will ensure the ongoing financial viability of WLUSP. Creating our annual budget, documenting and reporting all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with all government regulations, keeping an eye on costs, and seeking out new methods of revenue generation are just some of the responsibilities of your position. If you've ever had an interest in working in finance this position offers the ultimate in work experience - how many other job applicants will be able to say they managed their very own finance department? The VP:Finance must maintain residence in Waterloo year round, and will maintain 20 office hours per week during this period. Applications for WLU Vice President of Finance close on Friday, March 5, 1999 at 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place on Sunday, March 7,1999. Other Administration volunteer opportunities Systems Administrator A/R Clerk BOD Secretary PR Manager Responsible for the maintenance of Will work with the VP:Finance to An unsung hero of the corpora- Raising awareness of Student all WLUSP computer equipment coordinate the timely collection of tion, the BOD secretary will main- Publications you will seek out new and training staff in its usage. Will all outstanding accounts, tain all BOD records as required by methods of reaching out to the assist in the acquiring of new soft- Responsible for answering cus- the Ontario Government in addition Laurier community. Some of the ware and equipment as required, tomer inquiries and maintaining to having "the undying gratitude of more rewarding aspects of your Knowledge of Macintosh and PC friendly customer relations. Student Publications. Position position will be coordinating platforms, as well as Windows NT holder must attend all BOD meet- WLUSP's charity and volunteer an asset. ings and take minutes. appreciation efforts. Applications for Systems Administrator, A/R Clerk, BOD Secretary, and PR Manager close on Friday, March 5, 1999 at 4:30 pm. Interviews will take place the week of March 8 to 14,1999. Photography Department '. .a' I®/ K-.y,/ ■> , , v * A.vvs. Hit. ■?" '<■ . • gjgp SSSI WS IIsSS -SmgPl Photography Manager ($5OO honoraria) As Photography Manager you will ensure that the photo requirements of both The Cord and The Keystone are being met.