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First year survival guide JON WILLING Im~rintstaff

o ahead, laugh at me. My first day at UW three years ago, I scurried around Hagey Hall looking for the elevator that was supposed to take me to the third floor where my political science tutorial was waiting. At least those are the directions a group of obvious-looking upper-year students gave me. Jerks. Rule number one asa freshman at any university: don't ask a group of people for directions in the first week.You'll probably get more reliable information fromasquirrel. Of course, I'm not suggesting that all students at UW are out to torment first-year students who seem lost; however, if you hear the words "Hagey Hall," "tunnel" and "Student Life Centre" in the same sentence, there's reason to be suspicious. The key to surviving the first week at any university is deciphering what buildings will house your classes. If it'syour thirdday at school and you can't findaclassroom, well, that's just a recipe for disaster. Do your homework-walk the campus sometime between receiving your schedule and attending your first week of classes. If your English class is listed in a Biology lecture hall,

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don't assume it's a misprint. UW excels at messed up progradbuildingcombinations. Unless you plan on brown bagging it everyday, you're going to need a campus restaurant guide. If you can find a campus restaurant guide, you're better than any other UWstudent. Otherwise, followthis simple location menu: eat at Brubakers in the SLC if you're rich, dine in the Davis Centre if you're addicted toTimmy'scoffee, munch in Modern Languages if you enjoy having your order yelled to you when it's ready and order at the Bombshelter in the SLC if you like diarrhea. If you're inco-op, practice walking the stairs that lead from the Registrar'soffice to the PagingDesk. They'recrooked on purpose. Don't even attempt running down the stairs in the morning, unless you enjoy having suit and dress-clad coopspointingandlaughing. Remember, baby steps to the Paging Desk, baby steps to the Registrar's office. If you drive acar and think that you can park for free on campus anytime, you're dreaming the ultimate dream. You can purchase a parking pass, but you'll be parking on the other side of University Avenue, which seems like a five-mile h i e whenwalkinginawinterstom. If you haven't already, learn

how to use your four-way signal to your advantage if you need to park for only a few minutes. Heck, try parking all day at a bus stop for fun. At first the campus area may seem enormous-that'sbecause it is. You actually pass through two time zones while travellingfrom Renison College to the ~aviskentre. In some cases, you will have a comparablewalk in between classes, whichcan takeup to 10minutes. The key isto find the quickest route (and the warmest in the winter) to your next class. If you're courageous,you'll invest ina bike, which you'lluseyearround. You shouldalwaysdevelopgood relationships with people who have a direct influence on your university life. Get to know people like your undergraduate secretary (who usuallyapprovesyourcourse selections), professors (who will otherwise only know you as an eight digit number) and Bomber door staff (whowill help you find the exit). In the past, I've been askedquestions from first-year students about ReadingWeek.Yes,weget one Reading Week in February, but if you're entering the Mathematics or Engineering faculties, you don't get a Reading Week. Instead, you get to eniov . . vour . mere two dam off at the end of February. Unlike highschool, thereareno

morning announcements informing you of important days in the academic calendar. Knowing when to pre-register for the next term, for example, is completely up to you to findout. Keepingup-to-datebyreading daily campus information sources, like the UW Daily Bulletin, will provide the vital information you need to keep "in the know" and not look like a fool.

On aseriousnote, having fun at university is as important as achieving success in academics, especiallyif you're paying over $6,000 a year. However, don't let funcarry beyond the line of dangerous consequences resulting from incidents which, regrettably, have occurred occasionallv at U W in the oast vear. . Take care of your friendsand make logical decisions.

UW Clubs: there's something for you Getting involved will help keep you sane during the year doesn't mean that you can't get involvedin thewider K-W community. The University is home tonumerous groups who work with various individuals and groups in the city. Best Buddies pairs up students with individualswith develonmental d~sabll~t~esand organ~zesboth group and one-on-one outlngs. Buds, an educat~onaladvocacy group, operates acommunlty drop- ~ncentre that prov~desfree tutorlng for hlgh school students expenenclng academlcdlfficultles. The Scouts Canada Rover Crew and Circle K are both organlzatlons ded~cated

munity and are active both on and off campus. Finally, Habitat for Humanity's national headquarters are located in K-W so it's perhaps not surprising that they have astrongcampuschapter at UW. The group is dedicated to prov~drngaffordable houslng and deepenmgstudents'commitment to social action.

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here isa club or an organization for virtually every interest at UW. From politics to nude recreation there's something for every taste. Below is a list of officially recognizedclubs. For more information you can contact Ryan for Clubs Day and 8 checkoutthe organi- % zations for yourself. Anumber of theclubs also have their own Websites. So whatever your interests, there's no reason not to get involved.

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Politics

University of Waterloo isn't political. Whether you're on the left or right, at home in the centre or off the spectrum completely, there's

your membership. You wouldn't know it from lookingat it, but uWis

a hotbed of leftist organizations. From the Left Collective and the Marxist-Leninist Study Group to New DemocraticParty Club and the Green Party Youth Alliance, there are students eager to spread the sociakist message around campus and throughout the UW community. The country's natural governingparty isalso represented on cam-

meet as part of the UW Progressive Conservativecampus Association but we'll have towait until Clubs Day to find out if there's a

new Canadian Alliance splinter

siveconservatives.

Religion

Giventhat UW began as Waterloo Lutheran,

Campus Crusade for Christ and Waterloo ChristianFellowship all meet regularly toa reaffirm their the~rfaith fa~th m in Jesus Chr~st.Most also organize organlze regular socialevents their soclaleventsfor the~r members as well as any other interested students. There are also a number of Christian fellowships - ' including Asian, ~ h i n e i and e Korean chapters-for Christians of specificethnic backgrounds. For followers of Islam, Waterloo is home to the Muslim Students Associationand the IsmailiStudents' Association. Jewish Students also have their own Association as do Sikhs. Like their Christian counterparts, these organizationsholdregular meetings and organize social eventsfor the university community. The Association for Baha'i Studies helps students to appreciate the spiritualbasis and purpose of human lifewhile the Sri SanthyaSaiSpiritual Group encourages spirituality, morality andselflessservicein individuals. Finally, for those interested in self-stylized spirituality, Wicca and other neo-pagan groups, earthbased or Goddess religions, the occult, ceremonial magick or divination, there is Infinite Circle, a community of students with alternative religiousand spiritual interests.

Community Service bassy, GraceChristian Fellowship, Navigators, the

Just because you're a UW student

rug' there's theUW Breaker's Club, which focuses on hip hop and break dancing, and the Swing and Social Dance Club, which meets weekly at Fed Hall for lessons and practice.

Recreation There'sno shortage of recreat~on clubs on campus for students wantlng to take a break from academ~cact~vit~es. Gam~ngclubsd u d e the Bridge and Chess clubs and WATSFIC, wh~chmeetsregularly to play war games, board games, as well as to watch the best (and worst) SCIFI movies

CANADA E'$:; Bowl IS a group of trwa enthuslastswho meet to test each other's knowledge of arcane facts. The House of Debates organlzes debates and tournaments and teaches new recrults the debat~ng ropes, whde Freethought Waterloo strlves to prov~dea forum for 1nd1v~dualswhoseworldv~ew&ffersfrom the dogmat~cmainstream. The Photography lub 1sopen to all those terested In taklng PIC-

Music and Dance Whether it's at the Bomber's Open Mic Nights every Thursday or the Jamclub, agroupsof musicians who meet to share each other's music, there are plenty of opportunities for budding musicians and seasonedveterans to express themselves on campus. For those interested .

there's

Waveform TransmissionCollectivewhoworktoprovide an alternative to'mainstream musical entenainment on campus. Students who want to forget about school for a while and 'cut a

turesandexchanging knowledgeand ideasaboutphotography. TheBusiness and Investment Club works to develop students' business and marketingskills. Finally, the Naturists of Waterloo welcome all those interested in naturism and nude recreation.

service, obsessedwithDungeons and Dragons or just enjoy relaxing in the nude, come to the SLC for Clubs Day and get involved.

CLUBS

Imprint. Friday, September I . 2000 Withinthe AssociationofCaribbean Students, Caribbean students may findasmallpieceof homeandaplace to relax among persons of similar descent. Canadians of Caribbean descent can also find a place where

The aim of the Polish Students' Association is to promote Polish culture. Throughoutthe term they hold dances, bonfires, movie nights and other social events that promote Polish culture. They are also active

The purpose of the Hungarian Students' Association is to promote Hungarian culture at the university and to bring together Hungarlans and any individuals who are interestedinlearningabout Hungary and

5 The Hellenic Students' Association will be pleased to shower you with warmth and friendliness associated with the Greek culture. Greece has produced many notable people that have undoubtedly played a role in

mation regarding matters of concern to ethnic Hungarians.

The Native Students' Association provides support for Native students atUW in achievingtheir educational goals, as well as promoting the pursuit of a post-secondary education among Native members of the community. The club providesopportunities for Native students to participate in unique cultural activitiesand promotesculturalawarenessandmutual understanding in the entire university community.

The Korean Students' Association brings university students together through discuss~on,sports and diverse cultural and social activit~es. They aim to provide guidance and support to new Korean students adapting to the university environment, both sociallyandacademically. They also hope to share knowledge of the Korean culture and traditions

The Romanian Students' Association (ROSA) prov~desa channel of communicationand information between ROSA members and the University of Waterloo. The club also tries t o promote, in general, the in-

The German Club offers students, alumni, faculty,andstaff interested in the German language andculture achance to expand their knowledge through interaction with native German speakers and through various cultural ac-

The Russian-speakingStudents' Association (RSSA) was developed to provide amedium for allthoseinterestedin Russian culture, history, and language. The club organizesvarious activitiesinorder for interestedpeo-

dents' Association is to promote friendship among stu-' dents of Filipino descent and those interested in Filipino

The Portuguese Roots Students' Association attempts to provide an outlet for students, faculty, staff and alumni to learn about and develop their interests in Portuguese and Bra&an cultures. The club provides a forum through which a group of people with common interests can come together on an extra-curricu-

here are numerous clubs at U W devoted to Chinese

The African S dents'Associad0

African continent

of the PakistanMembers come together to participate in a variety of events, includingbarbecues, movie nights,andsemi-forma1 dinners (all of which include delicious Pakistani

Debate Club, the Chinese Studenu9 Association and UWDimeasions.

learn more about Pakistani

show everymonth. Itisaunique opportunity for theTaiwanese and other students to gather and share their experiencesat UWandenjoyeachother'scom-

The Taiwanese

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relationships and understandings among SIM students through various activities organized by the association. Membersof SMAalwaystry to help each other in their studies, adapting to Canadian society, informing them of the latest developments in South-East Asia and many

Past events include Art shows, Meringue, Tango and Salsa dance lessons.

The Serbian Students' Association provides a channel of communication between U W students, staff and faculty of Serbian background as well as anyone else who is interested in Serbian culture and tradition. The goal of the club isto introduce U W faculty and staff to Serbianculture, history, language, and heritage.

anian Students' Association

ents. This organization promotes pride $Id respect for the Iranian culture and understanding of the complex issues that facespeople from -

add~ctedto the University of Waterloo. WATSA promotes respect, pride and spirit within the university conimunity and aids Tamil students in their social, cultural and academic development.

The Vietnamese Students' Association is important in keeping the Vietnamese culture alive and free, and it also preserves the heritage that is

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tanding in front of the Dana Porter Library, it's hard to believe that 1 0 stories of books may not include what you need to finish your essay/project/lab/etc.It's big, it's cool, it has Moby Dick in German. but Dana Porter is always ready to surprise you, sucking you into hoursof research that vou should be spendingdoingadal&rk (procrastinating in front of the TV). Are you going to let your library tell you what to do? Are you going to waste your party hours pickmg her stacks and riding her elevators?No! You're going to pounce on this before you too turn into anorher library slave, wandering blank faced through the U W maze we like to call Dana. The Dana Porter library is located in themiddle of campus- the big, grey building that looks like a sugar cube.This lswhere you wantto go for information in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. This is also the place to go for cool, top secret stuff like the rare book room (firstfloor)andgov~entpublications (fifth floorl. This librarv is the big one, so if you aren't really sure what you're looking for, it's best to start here. DanaPorter'sevil sidekickisthe Davis Centre library. The DavisCentre is the shiny,glassy buildingon the east side sf campus. You'll want to start at qh- library if you'mMr i n f ~ r k t i o n03fi2hsrif& math, physical and life sciences or

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We're not evil. Really,we're not geological maps. Dana Porter and Davis Centre pretty much run the 11brary show around here, but they do have their minions. The church colleges each have a library to call their own. Renxson College's library is locatedin Renison's fimtwinbuildinz. -, the Founder's Building, located beside St. Jerome's College. Renison library's got your sociology books, including social work and development. It also has an excellent selection of works on East Asian issues, English grammar and religious studies The St. Jerome's College library carries material relevant to the courses offered at St. Jerome's: psy-chdogy, histoqy* English, classical &-band otherliberal artscourses. It also containsWaterloo'scollection

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of Italian literature. Conrad Grebel's library is located In the Academic Budding, and offersawidecollectionofbooks~ertaining to Mennonite studies. They also house Waterloo's musiclibraw: ,. that doesnot only mean booksabout music, that means scores. tapes and The university Map and Design Libraw is located in Environmental Studies 1and contains thousands of maps, atlases, aerial photos, remote sensing imagery and other stuff on architecture, designand geography. The Optometry Building, on the north side of campus, houses the Optometry LearningResearch Centre, alibtary that's jam packed full of jnformationon yision science. You don't r&lly need to know where you're going so much as how to use TRELLIS, the university library search engine. TRELLIS containslistingsfor every book available attheUWlibraries,aswellasthose availableat the Universityof Guelph and WilfridLaurier University.TRELLIS is available on line at the U W (www.uwaterloo.ca/) home page, so you can locateyour book from home, or your island resort or wherever. TRELLIS is very user friendly, allowing you to sort by author, subject, title, journal tide or call number. When you find what you're looking go, whether it be Dav~sCentre o r , somewhere in Guelph. If it's somewhere in Guelph, or inthe Annex, awarehouse located in the centre of the three universities that stores lesser used books, you can order the book, if you've got some time to spare . . There's so much more ro know about the libraries at Waterloo, but what you should really, really do is take a library tour. Dana Porter and Davis Centre offer 25-minute tours from September 11to 15 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30a.m. and2:30p.m. Just show up at the information desk, right by the entrance in either library. There ate alsoquick workshops in usingTRELLIS,conducting computerized research, finding journal articles, ordering booksand orientation sessions for International Students. All the information for these workshops are on the U W home page under "libraries," or just enter www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/usered/.

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Video Rental Blockbuster (University & Fischer-Hallman) Blockbuster, Glenridge Plaza (University west of Hwy. 86) Generation X (Regina north of Bridgeport) Jumbo Video, Dutch Boy Plaza (Bridgeport & Weber)

Movie Theatres Famous Players Silver City @ (Hwy 8 & Sportworld Dr. ) Fairway Cinemas (Fairway between Courtland & King) @ Frederick Cinemas, Frederick St. Plaza (Frederick & Hwy. 86) @ King's College Cinemas (King, downtown Kitchener) @ The Princess Cinema (Princess, west of King)

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ontrary to popular belief, the Womyn's Centre is neither ultra-feminist nor antimale. As a matter of fact, about 4 0 per cent of the organization'svolunteers have W" chromosomesin their genes. Both males and females are encouraged to learn more about women's issues by attending special events sponsored by the Womyn's Centre or by volunteering. According to volunteer coordinator Danielle Raymond, the Womyn's Centre strives to "educate men on women's issues." Other objectives include "raising awareness [and] improving safety for women on campus." Volunteering at the Womyn's Centre has been a rewarding experience for Raymond: "I get the opportunity to initiate events that help women in the community." Raymond explained how the Womyn's Centre purchased toiletries for a women's shelter using the profitsgeneratedbyVoicesofwomyn,

?publication that features women's poetry and artwork. ~n'additionto benefiting the community, Voices provides women with a forum in which to express themselves. The Womyn's Centre welcomessubmissionsforthe year2000edition ofvoices before printing begins in March. Volunteers are alsdneeded to help with production. The Womyn's Centre also organizes a number of special events throughout the year, including discussiongroups, workshops, movie nights, benefit concerts and DanielleRayrnondgetsinvolved. awareness campaigns, all of which focus on womdiscriminatory treatment of women en'sissues. Every year, the Womyn's Cen- in societywhile recognizingand celtre hosts a memorial service in the ebrating the differences between Modern Languages Theater of the women and men." James Whyte has been volunArtsto commemorate the December 6,1989 massacre of 14 women by a teeringatthe Womyn'sCentresince man who went on a shooting ram- Fall 1999. HedescribedtheWomyn's page at I'Ecole Polytechnique in Centre as a "friendly community environment" where he can meet Montreal. Raymond explained that the new people. "The misconception memorial service "recognizes the that the Womyn's Centre hatesmen women who have lost their lives due is one of the reasons why males are to violence." During last year's cer- reluctant tovolunteer," saidWhyte. For more information, visit the emony, the audience paused for a moment of silence as 14 candles Womyn's Centre above the Bombshelter in room 2102 of the burned in memory of the victims. The Federation of Students es- SLC, log onto the group'sweb site at or tablished the Womyn's Centre in www.geocities.com/uwWwomyn/ 1981. Throughout its history, the call 888-4567,ext. 3457.Theoffice mandateof the Womyn'sCentre has isnormally openeveryweekday from been "to be active against unfair or 11a.m. to 1p.m.

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Be a residence survivor

Livingin residence, you'll find that you make friends for life. DURSHANGANTHAN Impr~ntstaff

o you've fmally done ~ t : you're on your own. Not d make n to the only d ~ you greatest unlverslty In Canada, but you managed t o wln the housmg lottery and nabbed a place m resldence. You've got ~tall! N o more curfew, no more annoy~ngs~bhngs, and n o more betng known by everybody 1n town. Of course, there's also n o more home-cooked meals, no more laundry belng mag~cally done for you, and n o more hangIng out wlth the same group of fr~endseveryday.It'sreally not that bad, as you'll slowly find that hfe m resrdence accommodates for those changes. Feel l ~ k eyou're gonna mlss your mom's mcredlble spaghett~ dmner? Afrald that all of your dmners ~nWaterloo wdl be Kraft Dmner? Fear not young frosh, for our cafeterms are here to serve you! Whde ~ t ' strue that there are set tunes for servlng breakfast, lunch, and dmner, there'snothmg to stop you from golng over t o Mud~e's

(the Vdlage 1cafeteria) at m ~ d n ~ g h t ing with Christmas lights to brighten to get a nlce Phdly steak sandw~ch. up the place. Put up posters and Eat what you want, when you want, pictures of family and friends. When as often as you want (just make sure you're just relaxing in your room, that you don't run out of meal plan feel free to keep your door open. Say "hi" to the people who walk by, and money on your Watcard). Washmg your clothes In resl- invite them in; remember, they're dence IS easy (assummg you know newto this aswell, and you can never how to do laundry). Depending on have too many friends. Your floormates will become w h ~ c hVdlage you h e In, there are laundry machmes e ~ t h e ro n your your family for your time in resifloor or In the b1gV1 complex. The dence, so treat them accordingly. V1 complex 1s fr~endher,as you can They'll be there during good times not only do mult~pleloads slmulta- andbad, and you'll sharegreat memoneously (slnce they have numerous ries with them. Your floor Don will mach~nes),but you can also use your organize activities, and the memoWatcard flex dollars to pay for laun- riescreated will be the ones you talk about throughout the year. Don't dry. Also, whlle wathngforyourlaundry, you can relax ln the lounge and forget, the Don is a student, just like watch TV. If you do your laundry you (just that heishe has a couple usmg the machmes on your floor, more years of experience under hid just know that there are numerous her belt). Don't be surprised if your people on your floor, and they all Don becomes one of your good need to do laundry at one tlme or friends. It's a new experience for everyanother. Seelng 50 guys drag t h e ~ r laundry baskets to that small room one, but it's always a success story. Don't take my word for it though, on a Sunday evenlng ~sn'tpretty. You will be cramped in your just go experience it for yourself. room for the nexte~ghtmonths (four You'll have some of the greatest ~fyou're on co-op), so you may as momentsof your life in residence, so wellmake ~tcozler. Border yourced- don't waste any of it.

These casual events and interactions will help you to build memoties and friendship? that will last a long time. O n the down side, when you really need to get work done, the opportunity to be distracted is great. Remember that the most important reason that you are here is the academic one. The rest of the experience is extremely entertaining and important and it iseasy toget wrapped up in it (trust me, I havethe scarstoprove it), but it is important to developa routine that includes focusingon your own priorities. Learn how to tune out the residence environment when you need to. 2) Know when toopen thedoor. While academics may be the most important reason that you are here, it is not the only reason. If you drift through the next four or five years without meeting new and different people, or getting involved in new and different experiences you may get a degree, but you won't get an education. Residenceisa superb jumping off point into the big,diverse, and exciting culture of the University of Waterloo. Don't pass up the

4) Respectthespaceofothers,and peoplewillrespect yotm: Residence can be loud, and thiscan be agood thing, aslongaseveryone in your house/floor hassimilar expectations about when it will be loud and when it won't be. There will probably be rulesin y o u r h d floor about when you can be loud and when youcan't-don'tworry about them. Worry aboutalwaysbeingsure that ALLof your house/floormates are comfortable with the current level of craziness this is a can'tmiss formula. As a final reminder, the wallsin residence are thin, and thereare some things that nobody ever wants to hear. 5) YourDon can bean extremely

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I can't stress this last point enough. The university worksvery hardto ensure that thereissomeoneavailable to you if you are having problemsand that someone is very welleducatedin how t o help you out. If you are having trouble finding the solution t o any kind of problem, your Dons may not be able t o help you solve it themselves, but they are sure to be able t o point you in the direction of someone whocan.

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Living life to the fullest off campus have touse the residencewashrooms. Sucky Thing #3:You actually have to cook. Why it's not sucky: our parents are driving away Have you ever seen what they make and you're standing at your residence people eat? It's no wonder people gain the new home, waving at them "Frosh 15"when they live in resiandthinking,"I'monmyownnow." You really are on your own, dence. Feel like a hamburger every especially if youlive off tampus, but night? No problem with residence it's a fun and, exciting experience food. thatwill teachyon a lot more than At least when you make your own food, you can experiment and the textbooks you will never open. If you're mopingabout notget- if yougo shoppingreally, really,late tinginto residence, stopit,Livingon at night with a friend, you can have grocerycartraceswhileyou're there. your ownissomuch better. It'snotas Sucky bad as o e o ~ l make e it out to be. . Thing- #4:Your friendsin ~ u h y " f h i n#I: ~ You have to residencearegoingsomewherewith live with this one roommate who is their floor but there's nevef any events for off campus people. Why incredibly annoying. Why it'snotso sucky: If you live with roommates it'snotwcky:Therearemanyevents and youdon't likea few, be gladthat for students who are off campus, you aren't livingwith 20 other peo- including movie nights, Mockple that could become your worst toberfest,bowlingandsportsteams. Off Campus Dons have a ton of enemy. Residencelifeise~eatatfirs~but events ulanned for this year. PI& if you're reall; bored, you after a while, you have to deal with the little things that annoy you from can just give your Don a call and go somewhere together. a bunch of other people. SuckyThing #S: You have to do Sucky Thing #2: There's only one washroom and you have to clean laundry. Why it's not sucky: People it. Why it's not so sucky: One bath- in residence have to do their own room for six people isn't sobad when laundry too. Sucky Thing #6: You have to you consider that residence people have to share their bathrooms with clean up after yourself. Why it's not sucky: People in residence are exthe entire floor. Yeah, so you have to clean your pected to clean up after themselves too, and if they don't, they get in own washroom, at least you don't KATE SCHWAS8 ~mprintstaff

trouble from their Dons and House andwill help you make many frlends on campus. Mom. SuckyThmg #9: No one Isever Cleaning up after yourself i s your own home shows respect for , aroundyo&lac;. why it'snotsucky: your own and other people's stuff. You will have more privacy in your Sucky Thing #7: You have to pay rent. Why it's not sucky: Residence isn't free, in fact, it's rather expensive. Youmight not have theconvenience of living right next door to your classrobm,but when you work it out, alot oftimes you're payingless for rent on your apartment, food, telephone andhternetthan the people in residence. Sucky Thing #8: You're not on campus all the time, so you don't have anything to do. Why it's not sucky: Just because you're off campus doesn't mean you can't get involved. There are so many clubsand organizations all over campus. Even people in residence have - to go out to find something to do. I know people who have hogd themselvesupin their roomandnever left except for class and to scrounge up the occasionalsnack to survive. You actually have an advantage because by havingto leaveyour house, you're leaving behind all the things that would make you want to never leave your room (television, that spot on your ceiling, etc.). Gemnginvolvedon campuswill helpdraw you away from your house only if they're really nice.

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'm sure you've heard of the Watcardby now.Youknow, that littleWaterloo IDcard you have? It's more than just a card with your pretty mug on it, ya know. It also actsas your payment card at numerous outlets across the UW campus, and off campus as well. (You'll also need it at the librarjr or if you want to borrow something from the Turnkey desk .) Basically, it acts as a debit card with your UW funds, but there's no need to enter a PIN code, you just swipe and go. Your Watcard stores money in

two accounts: your meal plan account and your flex account. As I'm sure you guessed, your meal plan account stores the money for your meal plan. This covers all your food purchases (and dnly your food purchases)on campus, from theV2cafeteria to Brubakers in the SLC. When you purchase your meal, yousimplyswipeyourcard,andyour purchase ismade, with the appropriate funds deducted from your account. Studentsinresidence (whohave therefore purchased the meal plan) will alsoget qSOpercentdiscounton most meals purchased on campus (certain restrictionsapply). Your other account (the flex

account)stores "flexible" money. It can be used for anythingoncampus, from buying food to buylng books. . Certain placesin Waterloo, such as East S ~ d e Mario's and Plzza Pizza, also allow you to pay for ybur purchases with your Watcard (uslng money from your flex account). It should be noted, however, that each time you purchase food on campus, the funds come directly from your meal plan account. Should you run out of money in your meal plan account, the money will automatically be deducted fromyour flexaccount. Should you have insufficient funds in both accounts, you will be forced to use paper sheets given out by the government (I haven't used them oncampus before, but I believe it'sulledcash). You can also add more money to your Watcard at any Food Sewices outlet, or at the Watcard office on the bottom floor of the SLC. Needless to say, your Watcard willundoubtedly become one of the most important pieces of plastic in your wallet, so take great care of it. And if you thought figuring out this whole thing with flex and meal plan accountswashard, just wait untilyou gettoclass!

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Where to eat on and off campus Two students in the know weigh in with their suggestions This is probably the cheapest place for food and drinks on campus. Hint: get there early for the best selection, 'cause the sushi is usually gone by noon. The Bombshelter: Also a good bet for quick bites. The food has improved a lot since they revamped the kitchen last year. The sandwiches there are great. They're made to your liking and the bread is freshly sliced. Watch for Toonie Tuesdays, when you can get asandwich for two bucks. The chicken fingers and fries are also good, and check out the daily specials.

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On Campus Brubakers: If you're determined t o eat here, try their fresh-made waffles topped with fruit and whipped cream. Math C&D (aka The Right Angle Cafe): The best place o n campus. This shop, run by Mathies, has the biggest selection of food on campus including many different ethnic foods like Japanese, Chinese, Egyptain and Indian. They've alsogot agreat selection ofbagels (including Montreal-style!), pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches. If you can't find somethingtoeat at the Math C&D, then you are too picky.

Off Campus So you're sick of res food already and you are looking t o blow some money on decent food. The good newsis you don't have to look far and you don't have to spend that much. There are many places on~niversityPlaza, just 5-10 minutes from campus.

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Cafds and Desserts Ethnic Eats: Sunshine Express: Located next to HMV, a great place for fast, inexpensive Chinese food.Youcangetastirfried beef andvegetables over rice for less than $5. Pho Maxim: It offers a large selection of Vietnamese food. Try some pho (noodles) and springrolls. Seoul Soul: This place is a bit pricey, but they've got good Korean and Japanese foods. Their sushi is pretty good. If you've just dyingfor some bim bim bop (Korean rice bowl with vegetables), head for

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o r black tea with tapioca pearls. Different flavours or milk are added to the tea t o create interesting tastesand colours. I know it sounds strange, but bubble tea tastes great. Sweet Dreams offersnoodles, dumplings, and sponge toast on their menu. Sweet Dreams is a smaller place, and their setting is more intimate. On the weekends, DJs spin at the shop. The tables are candle lit at night, so itTs a great place for a date. You can also try their afternoon specials. Timeless Cafk is a bigger tea shop. The decor is very modern and hip. They have a biggerselection of drinksand food. They offer dim sum and different dessert items. Dim sum is a selection of different Chinese appetizers. You should give the dim sum a try, it's quite good. They have large tables andcomfortable booths, whichmakesTimelessCafe acoolplace to hang out with a group of friends.

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ccording to many students, eating out isaluxury. However, if you knowwhat to eat and where to eat it, you can eat out asoften as once aday with minimaldamage to your food budget. I am living proof. First and foremost, never buy drinks. Drinks are where most restaurants make a major portion of their profits. You can save as much as a dollar by drinking tap water or getting take out and having a case of pop waiting at home. You also want to avoidbuying things that you caneasily make at home. The pasta at East Sidesmay be better than your futile attempts at Italian cuisine, but ordering pasta still doesn't allow you to enjoy the full benefit of eatingout, since you could have eaten it at home. I've particularly never understood why someone would buy a grill cheese or a hot dog at a restaurant. There is nothing that a restaurant can do t o mechanically separated meat product or processed cheese t o make it better. For that matter. there'snothing that even God can do. Some things are just plain wrong. Knowing which restaurantsoffer the best food for the best priceis as important as knowing what to buy. As far as on-campus is concerned, the Math C&D and the St. Jerome cafeteria are your best bets. The former offers avariety of convenience store foodandwarmupable international food. The St. Jerome caf-

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wanness. I mean, who knows what sort of bizarre new ideas and theories are bubbling away in the cauldrons hidden behind numerous unlabeled doors, right? What could possibly be afoot in the long, wide hallwaysdecorated with fractals, stellar photographsand descriptionsof the new super-duper-heptaquantized-orbiting decoupler over wh~chsomeone has undoubtedly lost months of sleep? What sort of bizarre research projectsdid yoy spendendless hours behind the till at your local grocery store to help fund? But perhaps b~zarrestof all are the creatures you will see passing in and out of the doors if you are quiet and patient enough. Be wary; they are shy and not easy to coax into

eye'sv~ew,though rumor hasitthat I've heard from arel~ablesource they have a weakness for pizza pock- about the presence of cheap refresh~ n beverages, g as well as more rocks s ets and can be lured In t h ~ way. Afterwatchingthese fasc~nat~ng than your heart des~res. . .and who creatures, you may be tempted to could forget about the ever-elusive observe them in their natural habi- fourth floor? And all this ~srnerelythat wh~ch tat, but heed my warnmg: only the courageous should pass through the is eas~lyaccess~ble.The occas~onal hallowed doors, for there is no say- frosh has proven to be so brave and erslstent as to be afforded the opportunity to venture through the label-lessdoors to examme machmery andequipment beyond your wddest dreams. And even fewer frosh have managed to spend enough tlme wthin these magcal walls to discover the soclety that l~ves w~thin.Although this society is based on the paln and hardsh~p that come from subjecting oneself to statist~calmechan~csand other wonders of the phys~cal world, you may discover that these people actually do manage to have a M e fun, and what'smore,that they are highly welcommgof outs~ders. From movie n~ghtsto campIf, however, yau do manage to Ing tnps to murder-mystery games, gather enough bravery, you will dis- aswellasweekly undergyduatephyscover unspeakable nches. The build- icsseminars, the Physics Club~sguaring isrumoured to house, for exam- anteed to keep you entertained in ple, one SpacemanSplff, who seesall, between the late night assignments and knowsall, and of course the well- and midterm panics. So be sure to IovedSkipMcCrystal,idol of all phys- come out and enjoy some good, ics students far and wide. clean, physics-relatedfun!

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Learn to dance, skate, do aerobics or choose from any of the other classes. The Physical ActivitiesComplex (PAC) is home to weight rooms, squash courts, dancestudios, the gym and the pool. If you like to be outdoors, Ring Roadmakesagreattrack fortheavid jogger orwalker andthere's theLaure1 Creek trail right by the railroad tracks for thosewho want toventure off campus for a while.

Campus Rec also offers many job opportunities, like co-ordinator positions, class instructors or refereeing. This way, you can enjoy your sports and get paid for it too. lfyou just like to watch, becoming a Warrior fan is an important part of athleticsat Waterloo. Don't let your Warrior spirit die after the tlme runs out of the f m t football game. The Warrlors have several teams that partlclpate In eventsand ~nter-unlversltyplay for both the fdll and wrnter terms. The Waterloo Superfans are a great group to )om and they go t o many of the home games to cheer the Warriors on to victory. Of course, there is one other thing you could doif you are a huge sports fan: you could join the Imprint team and become a sports writer. We'll get you into all the games and you can cover your favourite Warrior team as they battle it out for top honours. So there's something for every sports fanatic at Waterloo. For more information, you check out the sports section of Imprint, you can talk to the people at Campus Rec, o r you can check the ~thl-etics Web site at www.athletics.uwaterloo.ca.

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hough Waterloo isabout hard work, it's only fools who allow studying to put an end to their entertainment. It's important to get out every so often, let loose, and blow some hard earned OSAP on the town. For people new to the . region, K-W may not at first appear to have much to offer clubwise, but there is enough club diversity here to keep most people happy. The Revolutionnightclubis the region's largest, with capacity for about 2000 party-goers. Located on MarslandDrive (down Columbiapast Kingstreet), "the Rev" isashort drive fromUW. Open Fridays (hip hop and R&B) and Saturdays (dance and house), thiselaboratevenue is packed withaclassy student crowdwho make energetic use of the expansive dance floor. Plenty of lounge areas and its comfortable atmosphere make the Rev ideal for larger class outings. Inside the Rev is the smaller "Purple Room," where "water drinking" clubbers enjoy guest DJs spinning varietiesof (usually)good house. The friendly, efficient service will prevent waiting long either in line o r at the bar. Thoughan impressive club overall, serious clubbersoften complain of a mildly snobby vibe and, despite a powerful sound system, that it's too quiet. In contrast is Phil's, stumbling distance fromUW (you willstumble) on King Street across from WLU. Phil's regulars, whose dedication to the underground establishment is almost cult-like, find the bar's dark

and grungy atmosphere endearing. Though the tables.are sticky and the urinals not always functional, their drinks arecheap, asurefire way to the hearts of the fun loving, down-toearth party people who pack thisbar every Thursday to Sunday. Seating space islimitedso come early to catch a chair and beat cover, or dance to an informal, eclectic mix of oldskool dance, retro, and pretty much any radio hit from the last 20 years. The amazingly speedy bar service ensures that no one leaves sober, which is, of course, why people go to Phil's.

If you love to dance, you'll love the Ren. TheBombshelter, UW'scampus pub, is hopping every Wednesday night. Perhaps too hopping: expect long line upsstartingearly, with preferential treatment to be given toFeds, EngSoc and their friends. The uncreative black wallsand tacky beer ads do little to make the interior appealing, though seating space is comfortable and plentiful. A new staff every term ensures that service is unreasonably slow, difficult, and pretentious during busy hours. The many rules are strictly enforced with little regard for what 'customer'means. The crowd is the same people from class; generally reserved and

conservative, who enjoy the bland mix of top 40 hits. Despite it's lackluster atmosphere, most UW students love the Bomber and it will be the only place you can get your class t o attend easily. The wonderful patio is a redeeming trait, best enjoyed on a summer afternoon after a long- day. of class. Located in d o w n t o w n Kitchener across from the bus station, little Club Renaissance is KTown's only gay bar. If you're gay, it's an obviouschoice, but don't let your heterosexuality scare you away from this outrageous party. Knownas "the Reni" it attracts a friendly, diverse crowd of gay and straight, male and female, young andold, andeverythingbetween. If you love to dance, you'll love the Ren. It'sgreat with its energetic vocal house,club tracks, stunning gogo dancers and plenty of extroverted enthusiasts. Think twice about bringing judgmental or conservative people, who may not be able to handle the intense vibe. Anight at the Ren is always an adventure. Inner City i n d o w n t o w n Kitchener hasrecently startedanew Thursday which should prove very popular with ravers and hard clubbers. A bit empty during the summer, this unique themed club needs thesupport of the party crew who enjoy authentic UK House, NuNRG and hard trance. Though hardly comprehensive, these clubs represent some of the diverse cornersof what K-W has to offer. Party safe and party hard!

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little more challenging than expected. Study skills workshops are held on an individual or group basis. ometimes, in this big crazyinsti- Counselling services can also help tution, people need a big soft you out on that day when you start shoulder to cry on. Someone to question your chosen field of who will listen to problems, or just a study. Did you finally realize that friendly face willing have a rap ses- Computer Science is not for you? sion. This is what Counselling Serv- Come to counselling services where they will help you to decide on what ices isall about. Located across from the regis- field of study is right for you. The counsellors are all trained ter's office in Needles Hall (we all know where that is) in room 2080, professionals. Trained to deal with there are nine whatever is counsellors thrown at who are always them. They glad you came. Uwhmclli~ know how to dealwith crises If you want to So no matter go where peohow big your ple know the problem is, troubles are all nothing can the same, Coushock these nselling Servguys. The staff ices is there for ..-. on hand at you. &phi= by Michelle Cheng Counselling No matter what the problem is, they can help. Services - including three trained Having trouble adjusting to life in psychologists-are more than ready residence? No problem, counselling to help you through any personal seryicescanhelp youcope. Or maybe and social challengeslikehome sicka 2-4 is now your midterm mark. ness, stress, and family problemsthat Hey, why notgive CounsellingServ- may be getting the better of you. They also offer services for inicesacall. They provide counselling for ternational students. There is a many different problems. They can shadow program, health insurance help build adequate study skills for seminars and other servicesprovided people who find their first year a for international students to make their transitioninto Canadian living as smooth aspossible. Information on other servicesis also available through Counselling Servicesincluding the Office for the Disabled, thecaipus'smany Chaplains. as well as information regarding thecampus's Health services (by the way, Health service's is located across the creek from the Student Life Centre.). Although the campus has many peer run support groups, Counselling servicesgives students the benefit of professionally trained coun/mprnt staff

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Help make a difference SUSAN BUBAK Imprint staff

f you're a rebel without a cause, the Waterloo Public Interest Research Group (WPIRG)can help you find a cause worth fighting for. WPIRG not only raises awareness about various social and environmental problems, but its volunteers take steps to help solve these problems and make the world a better place. From human rights to animal rights, there's acause for everyone at WPIRG. Volunteer co-ordinator Daryl Novak describes WPIRG as "a resource centre where students can engage in addressing environmental, social and equity issues." U.S. consumer advocate Ralph Nader established the first PIRG in 1971. Since then, over 200 PIRGs sprang up across North America, includingWPIRG at the Universityof Waterloo in 1973. WPIRGis one of 18 PIRGs in Canada. Novak explains that WPIRG "doesn't set an agenda as far asissues; it's the students that come to the door who have a burning desire to workonsomething."Volunteerscan use WPIRG'sresources to makepublications, invite guest speakers and organizeworkshopsto promote their cause.

There are several action groups at WPIRG, each of which focuses on aparticular issue. Volunteerscanjoin existingaction groups or create their own. One of WPIRG'saction groups is Amnesty International (AI)which focuses on protecting human rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. After AIinvestigatesincidentsof human rights violations, volunteers write letters to the offending government in an attempt to prevent future abuses. Students Against Sweatshops (SAS) is an organization that raises awareness of how some companies producetheir productsin sweatshops where people work in dangerous conditions for low wages. SAS also works with the University to ensure that U W merchandise is not produced in sweatshops. Food Not Bombs (FNB) is an actiongroup that raises awareness of how the world spends billions of dollarson armamentswhile ignoring the plight of millions of people who do not have enough to eat. FNB also serves free meals in front of Kitchener's City Hall every Saturday from 1p.m. to 3 p.m. Vegetarians for the Environment, Animals & Healthy Living(VEAHL)promotestheenvironrnen-

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tal, moral and health benefits of a vegetariandiet. The group publishes vegetariancookbooks and organizes special eventslike vegetarian lunches. The Centre for Compassionate Living focuses on protecting animal rights. Current projects include promoting human alternatives to animal testing; prohibiting the sale of exotic pets; and banning the use of animals in circuses and rodeos. ~Recy~le Cycles repairs, refurbishes and resellsused bicycles. Anyonecan purchase bicycles from Recycle Cycles by making a small monetary donation. People can also use the resource centre to repair their own bicycles. Recycle Cycles promotes bicycling asan environmentally friendly mode of transportation. WPIRG alsohasa half-hour program on CKMS Radio 100.3 FM every Monday at 5 p.m. The show focuses on "public interestn issues like human rights and the environment. For more information about WPIRG and its action groups, log onto WPIRG's Web site at watservl .uwaterloo.ca/-wpirg, call WPIRG at 888-4882,or visit the WPIRG office above Brubaker's in room 2139 of the SLC. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 . a.m. to 5 p.m.

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hen I showed up on cam pusasafirstyearstudent, I thinkit'ssafe to say that Iwasaveryidealistic,optimisticyoung person who cared about the environment and human rights. I didn't identifyasanactivist or asa "radical," but I was certainly interested in volunteering on issues an getting involved. How wonderful it was to walk through the doors of WPIRG and flnd other students who genuinely cared about stopping racism, feeding hungry people and protecting endangered speaes. I joined a group called Action Theatre, which performed plays to help educate people about environmental or social justice issues. We have performed for school groups, conferences, festlvalsanduniversity events. WPIRG's resource library helped me many times on research papers andassignmentsand the staff were always able to help me or suggest where I could go extra - to get help on academic work.

Most recently I've been volunteering with the Students Against Sweatshops group that is working with theupper administrationat UW, and other university groups across North America, to help protect the rights of workers in the garment industry and stop sweat shopabuses. WPIRG is a great link between the campus and the community of Waterloo Region. As a volunteer, I lkas able to put to practice alot of the concepts I was learninginschoolandmeet lots of interestmgpeople. The people I volunteered with are among my closest fr~ends. As a volunteer I also received broad trainingon skills hkeconflictresolution, dwersity and media literacy. Durmg my time as a student at UW I have had lots of opportun~t~es -from being a Don, to having my own radio show at CKMS, to sitting oncommittees. However, my experiences at WF'IRG have taught me the most about myself and how to make a positive change in our society. Iamverygrateful forthisorganization on campus and encourage everyone to stop by and see how you can get involved.

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rosh week, a verltable blur of new places, new faces, partles, gamesand unforgettable fun. Itwillmost likelybethe bestweek you ever have in your univeraty career; you get to meet new people, you have no academicresponsibilities yet, and your frosh leaders have an entire week of fun perfectly planned out for you. All you have to do is go with the flow and have the time of your life. For most people in first year, there are a lot of thmgs tb get used to and to be aware of. Legend has itthat up untilabout 12yemag0, the nursesfrom Health Services (who by the way are very helpful if you ever need them) used to herd all of the frosh into the auditorlum and give them the dreaded "sex talk." Itwas basically alecture to

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o you feel like you're the only lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered (LGBT) student o n campus? If so, the Gays and Lesbians of Waterloo (GLOW) can help you feel right at home. GLOW is astudent-run organization that provides services for the LGBT community. For G L O W co-ordinator, Jonathan Allen, the best part about volunteering at GLOW is "the chance t o help other people." He wants LGBT frosh to know that they are not alone. "If they are questioning or exploringtheirsexuality, there are other people going through the same things they might be feeling," said Allen. In addition t o providing a safe haven for the LGBT community, GLOW also promotes tolerance of all individuals, regardless of sexual preference. "We educate and provide apositiveexample to fight homophobia," explained Allen. As the second-oldest organization of its kindin Canada, GLOWwill celebrate its 30th anniversary next year. The University of Toronto was the first university in Canada to establish an organization for gay and lesbian stxdents in 1970. One year later, theuniversity of Waterloo formed its own group, calledthe WaterlooUniversitiesGay Liberation Movement (WUGLM). In the early 1980s, WUGLM changed its name to Gay Liberation of Waterloo (GLOW), followed by Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo (GLLOW). The group removed "liberation" from its name in 1998 "to soundless militant." Over the years, GLOW has evolved into a service-oriented organization for the LGBT community. For example, GLOW hosts the Coming Out Discussion Group (CODG) which takes place every

Wednesday night from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in room 378 of Hagey Hall. The peer-support group helps participants cope with the stress of coming out to parents, relativesand friends. Within the supportive environmentof the CODG, participants can share their experiences as well as meet people who are at different stages of the coming out process. Participation is encouraged, but not required. The CODG isentirely confidential: participantsdonot have t o give their names. Note-taking and tape-recording are not allowed during the discussion. The meeting is followed by a social period duringwhich the group goes out t o eat at a local restaurant. Another GLOW service is the Rainbow Community Conversation Group (RCCG) which is "a newer group designed for people who have already gone through the coming out processand who still want a peer setting t o talk about current issues that face the LGBT community," Allen explained. The meeting is held at the same time as the CODG in room 373 of Hagey Hall. The RCCG focuses on socialissues that pertain to the LGBT community. The GLOW office has current magazines andnewspapersaswell as an extensive library which contains several hundred bookson tooics like sexuality, coming out, health, history, politics, religion, psychology and travel. Anyonecansign outabookfrom the GLOW library by providing hid her contact information. GLOW also participates in a number of special events throughout the year, including the Tri-Pride festivities in Kitchener'sVictoriaPark and the Gay Pride Parade in Toronto. For more information a b ~ u t GLOW, log onto the GLOW Web site at www.glow.uwaterloo.ca, call 884-GLOW, or visit the GLOW office above the Bombshelter in room 2101 of the Student Life Centre.

cast advertising to produce revenue. In addition to student fee subsidies, the station holds a yearly fundraiser duringthe summer. This year'sevent generated over $2,000 to fund a new mixing board for the station. Students and community volunteers are encouraged to volunteer at the station. Aspiring on-air personalitiescan submit a demo tape for consideration; other positions exist for those interested in getting involved behind the scenes. For more information visit the CKMS Websiteatwatserv1.uwaterloo.ca/-ckmsinfoi.

ew students at Waterloo are sure to findcampus life exciting and busy. With so much going on, studentscan depend on campus media services to keep them up to date. Campus media is a great way to find out about campus life and activities. Of course, it's also agreat way to get involved on campus since most operate on student talent andvolunteers. Fortunately, aside from a small fee on your tuition statement, campus media is available free of charge. MathNews and So whether you want to relax and enjoy campus media, or would the Iron Wawior like togct mvolvcd in ~tsproduct~on, MuthNews and the Iron Warrior are faculty-centred publications. Thcy here is an overview of media on the usually cover ongo~ngf~cultyevents, Waterloo campus: and feature artlcles wrlttelr by stuImprint dents. Both publications are put toAs UW's student newspaper, Imprint hasbeenprintingcampus-relatedsto- gether by student volunteers, and ries, updates on university happen- are usually availablawithin their reingsand anumber of studentwritten spective faculty building and student lounges. Issues are filled with prof columnssince 1978. The newspaper is printed quotes, upcoming events, and orweekly (wtth a brief hiatus for ex- ganizational information about ams), and produced by a team of MathSoc andlor EngSoc. As usual, volunteers make the student volunteers. Production positions include writing, photography, publications possible. If you want to editing and proofreading. Kate get involved with the faculty publicaSchwass,'a recent Imprint volunteer, described the experience as "an important part of her university experience." Interested volunteers can drop by the SLC room 1116 for . more information. Imprint is distributed throughout campus. T o pick up acopy, stop by the Imprint office in the SLC, or look for the stack of newspapers in . your favorite campus building.

tions, drop into their offices on campus.

uwstudent.org A newcomer to campus media, uwstudent.orgisa Website produced by UW students to cover important student news and issues. The site is similar in style t o SlashDot, with a Waterloo twist. Studentsare free tosubmit their own stories to the Web site, in addition to postingcomments to existing stories.

The UW Informationand Public Affairsdepamnent printsthe Gaze#eeachWednesday.Available throughout campus, it is a good resource for finding current events and officially sanctioned news about campus. The Gazettealsocontainsa listing of campus events, including upcoming talks, club meetings and volunteer opportuni-

ties

The Daily Bulletin is available as a link from the Waterloo Web site (www.uwaterloo.ca/) and summarizesimportant news and events for the current day.

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Egos take a back seat in work terms SONW I L L I N G Imprint staff

bu can't have a bushel of apples without some of them having a few bruises, right? Well, keep that in mind when you begin your first few work terms in W s c o - o p program. UW's highly famed co-operative education program, which gives students the opportunity to gain ~racticalskills outside of the theorydominant classroom, can be the best experience of your university career -or the worst. The reality is that many students back down from co-op programs after the first termbecame they think

that it's a "placement" program, which it is certainly not. There's more work in finding a job than students think. Unfortunately for the misinformed, the University doesn't just hand out jobs on a silver platter. It's important to keep an open mind about what your ideal job is. Going into my first co-op process as an RPW student, I figured1might be able to score a journalistic job to accommodate my career interests. After the first three postings, there wasn't much availablein the field and I found myself with only five applications handed in to jobs ranging from c ~ p editing y to researching. Bytheendof theprocess, I hadn't been matched and I was devastated.

To my incredible good fortune, I landeda jobwith the GlobeandMaiPs new media division (through the "continuous phase") in the last few weeks of the term. Sowhatdoes my feei-goodstory say? Notime ismore frustratingthan when you find out you haven't been matchedwithajobfor the next term. The process then continues until you're matched with an employer, or until you raise the white flag. There are ways, however, to avoid disappointment on ranking day. You shouldn't limit yourself to one field of interest. Chances are, you'ilpickupvaluable skillsno matter where you work and you'll be

able to market yourself more efficiently when the next work term comes. You should always take advantage of the amount of jobs to which you can submit resume packages. Apply to as many jobs as possible. Whenthepostingsarefinished,you'll be disappointed if you have only applied to six postingsandhave only one interview.Simpleprobabilitytells us that the more jobs you apply to, the more chanceyou'llreceive interviews. Never be picky m your first twowork terms-save your egos for later years. The continuousphase provides extrapostingsfor studentswhodidn't get matched. At first, you may feel

embarrassedaboutbeingincontinuous phase, but you should know that some continuous phase jobs are far better than first-round postings. In fact, many students sometimeswish they didn't take a job from the firstroundbecause the quality of jobs in continuous phase is incredibly high. If you do find yourself in the continuous phase, have a back up plan. Start applyingtojobsoutside of the postingsat UW,butalwaystalkto your co-op advisor about your course of action. Co-op Education hasfrustrating rules about going outside of postings to find employment. please see page 25

Continuous phase TIFFANY MURRAY spmal to Imprint

ere are so manynew changes and experiences that are thrown upon first year students. Some of you are about to embark on a new and wonderful experience known as co-op. The Universityof Waarloo has the largest co-operativeeducation program in North America. Together the university and employers not only offer training, knowledge, and skills, but also encourageyou to expressyour creativity and innovation. But you already knew how great the co-op program at the University of Waterloo is and what the benefits are; in fact, that might have been your reason for wanting to attend Waterloo. What you may not know are the steps it takes to become employed. The co-op program does an excellent job of preparing new students to become employed through the co-op process. A series of classes will prepare you for things like getting your resume ready, what to expect duringinterviews,job safety, and everything else you need to know.

Co-operative Education and Career Services (CECS) organizes the available jobs into different postings. You can browse through the jobs by either going online to our new Web-based "Access," or by going to Needles Hall and loolung at the posting on the bulletin board. You apply to jobs by slipping your resume into the corresponding bin number (whichwill be displayed on the posting.) Interested employers then offer you an interview. As each posting comes and goes, and witheach job appliedto you become closer and closer to the big day. On Ranking Day you will find out if you havebeenUmatched"with a job. If you have, then you're employedandtheprocessiffinished.If not don't worry, you still have an opportunity to find employment during the continuous phase. After a brief informative meeting you're ready to take advantage of the opportunities provided by dCS. C E S offers workshopsto help improve your resume and interview skius. Theyalsoofferjobsearch workshops, and the information on their Web site alone can point you in all

kinds of different directions. So, as you're applying to the postingsinthe continuousphase you can also look for a job on your own. You could talk to friends or neighbows that are involved in an area that interestsyou. Even by looking through the newspaper or theyellow Pages there is opportunity that awaits you. The only thing to remember is that if you do find your own job, you must talk with an advisor in co-op to make sure that you will receive a work term credit. With the help of CECS, the job search continues until you have found employment. Although there are cases where the students aren't employed,the employmentrates are very high (see sidebar, right). There are so many possibilities available for students looking for a co-opwork experience. How doesa job in the nation's capital sound? What about a job in California for thewinter term?What about awork experience in the western part of our country? There are even opportunities overseas, so be creative, get yourresumesready, andprepare for the new roller coaster ride known as co-op.

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ell someone that you are a Computer Science major at UW and they will say, "So, you're in co-op?" And I always say, "Er, no, but my job is like co-op." So the real story is this. I was working in computer-related positions before I came to school, and I have continued to do so since becoming a CS major here. But I don't pay co-op fees, and I don't need to write work term reports. From my point of view, this is a benefit. I have worked mainly with the same people on all of my "work terms," but there are lots of options if you are willing to travel a bit. One of the benefits of being a UW student is the trimester system: three four-month terms through the year. Not every faculty has a lot of courses you can select from in the Spring term, but for Math or Engineering students almost all core courses are offered. So, it is easy to self-structureyour schoolterms with your work terms. Typically, 1 have taken eight month work terms followed by eight month school terms. I avoid the hassle of moving every four months and even have time to take short vacations anddosome traveling. Many of my friendswho areon the four month1

four month cycle tell me that they feel overworked because there's never time to take a vacation. Try that for four years straight. I have noticed that most of the co-op positions are in the Toronto area, orat least in southern Ontario. It may make sense to work in southern Ontarioifyou are from here, but I am not. I grew up in Calgary and lived in Vancouver for three years. Both of those cit~eshave lotsof work, and havemany jobsin my field. They are happy to hire bright studentsfor eight month terms (afterall, we work for less).So the real story is that there is a lot of work out there if you have the drive and the skills to pursue it. Whichbringsme tomy last point: skills. There is one thing that co-op provides that you can't easily get elsewhere: theexperience of the job searcWselection process. Most co-op studentsgo toa bunch of seminars on interviewing, resume writing, job search strategies, etc. For anyone that has little or no job experience, the skill set you acquire by going to these seminars is invaluable. Why am Inot in co-op?Ialready had these skills when I first enrolled here. I hadno fear that I wouldn'tor couldn'tget a job when I wantedone. Don't go into co-op because you think you have to. Weighthe options and decide if it makes sense for you. It might not.

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our university experience is just beginning and you are looking for ways to get the most out of your years here at UW. Life in a fraternitylsorority should definitelybe one of thoseconsiderations. Here is a brief look at Greek (the term used to refer to fraternities and sororities in general) life at UW. The first thingthat I must assure you of is that Greek life is not like what is portrayed by Hollywood. MovieslikeRevengeoftheNerdsand Animal House do not represent the Greeksituationhere on campus. Fraternitiesare not filled with those who aresnobby and rich. Rather..they. are comprised of a very diverse g o u p of individuals. Memberscome from all different races, religions, and backgrounds. UW is represented by one fraternity (Sigmachi) and one sorority (Kappa Kappa Gamma.) Sigma Chi came tocampusin 1987andwasthe first Greek organization in the Waterloo area. Although it remains the only fraternity on campus, it helped spawn a strong and vibrant Greek community of several hundredpeople down thestreet at WilfridLaurier University. Kappa KappaGammaarrived at UW in 1994. Both of these organizationsrepresent one chapter

in an international organization. Sigma Chi has over 200 chapters in North America and Kappa Kappa Gamma has 128. These organizations represent a great way for students to get involved, meet lots of new people, have a great time, and get more out of their university experience. There are many social events, charirable events, weekly meetings, road trips and more. Both groups have events with each other as well as the Greek organizations at

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oneof the great hen- Frat brotherscanbe theretobreakyourfall. efits of being in a Greek organization is the diverse group of the many benefits that you may expeople that you meet. You will be perience by being involvedin Greek continuallyinteractingwith individu- life. als who come from all different facTo find out whether Greek life ultiesand alldifferent years.You will is of interest to you, be sure to attend also meet alumni who have gradu- the rush (recruitment)period of both ated from UW either recently or up groups.Thiswill be occurringlater in to 15 years ago and who all have September. Both organizations will their own experiences to share, also be at club days, so stop by their (Some of Sigma Chi's well known booth to meet some of their memalumnishowthediversityof itsmem- bers. For more information onsigma bers, including David Letterman, Chi visit travel.to/sigmachi and for Brad Pitt and John Wayne.) This information o n Kappa Kappa diverse interaction of individuals is Gamma, feel free toemail their Presisomethingthat ishardto findin most dent, Jennifer Johnson at other organizations. This is one of uwkappas@yahoo.com.

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afety is something whose absence has a greater effect on your life than its presence. when you come to university, the things you need to know to ensure your safety can be overwhelming. The Universityof Waterloo trles to provide an environment where studentscan be free fromworry about their safety. In case it ever arises that you do feel unsafe, these are some things you should know. Sometimes referred to inaccurately as "campussecurity," the UW Police officers are as fully-trained at law enforcement and have the same powers as regional police. In addition to keepingorder on campus, the police also help run the student security programs like Waksafe.

Wallcsafeoperatesin teamsconsistin~of one male and one female and are identifiable by the reffsctive vests they wear that read "student security." Walksafe provides a safe walk within a certain radius of camPUS. Both Walksafe and the UW Police can be called for free at any pay phone on campusby using the quick dial buttons. Thesephonesshould be used in situations such as to contact

Walk safe; if an accident has occurred; if you're beingfol1owed;if you're being threatenedorattacked; or if you see or hear anythingsuspicious. The police can also be called at the campus extension 4911 or at 888-4911. Though the policecan be called from any campus phone for free in emergency situations, you can also use any of the dozen Help L i e s located in remote areas of campus. Help Lines are yellow poleswith a blue light on the top and have a phone activated by a red button (to viewa photograph of a safetyphone seewww.adm.uwaterloo.cdinfohs/ tour-safelimagesl pss_lg_Help-Linejpg). These phones (seen on the map

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campus to use Walksafe, you can make use of theSafetvVan.aoassen, ger van that drives a route around Waterloo eivine"students a safe ride home. 1trunsregularly at &histarti& from about 6 p.m. in the winter and about 9 p.m. in summer. Women have priority for rides and students must sign up at the Turnkey desk. The Turnkey desk is located in

the Student Life Centre and operates all hours of the day and night and all days of the week. They can answer or find the answer for any question you may have. To take a virtual campus personal safety tour, see http:ll www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infohs/ I 1 Buy one c~mpletepair of eyeglasses or soft contact 1 tour-safe/index.htm. Knowledge of these sewicescan I lenses at regular price, and get a second p a t FREE. help you ensure your safety as you I I I live and study at UW.Here's to asafe 1 Details in store 1With coupon 1 Not valid with other offers. Expires Sept 19. 00 1 year. L I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I J

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Campus police: 888-49 1 I or x 49 1 I Safety Offee:x 358 7 Safety Van: x 386 7 Wafkrafe:888-4949 or x 4949 Turnkey Desk (24 hrs): x 3867 Parking Serviees: x 3 1.00 Ombudsperson:x 2402 Imprint: x 4048 NOTE:AU extensions can be reached by dialing 888-4567.

Lastly, don't screw up your resume package when you're apply; ing to postings. Again, Co-op Education has strict rules about the order in which documents are to appear in the package. Simply, if your documents aren't in the right order, your resume package is trashed. Write a dynamite resume and attempt to produce a cover letter for every job to which you apply. Your university co-op experience is based on how you play your cards in your first two work terms. Don't jeopardize subsequent work terms by being unorganized and misinformed about the process.

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University governance ROBIN

STEWART

Imprint staff

niversitiesarebigoperations. With an annual budget of over $180 million, much of which is spent on research and other non-classroom activities, rhis University in particular can be a bit confusingat times. Learningalittle bit about how this place works can help you understand why things happen the way they do, andgive you the ability to think about how to change things when they aren't working. The people charged with running the University day to day are commonly referred to as Administration. The teamis headedby President David Johnston, and is made up of a collectionof Provosts,Associaie Provosts andvice-Presidents. The University's number-two man is Jim Kalbfleisch, who is both Vice-presidentAcademic (chief academic officer of the University) and Provost (chief financial officer for the University). None of the administration can operate in isolation; they all report to various university committees which ensure that the University adheresto the academicand business priorities of its members. Academically, the University is divided into six faculties, each of which controlsitsown operations to a large extent. Each faculty is headed by aDean and itspoliciesare managedby a slew of committees which feed into the faculty council- the main decisionmaking body for each faculty. Faculties' councils are made up of professorsand administrators,and have a couple of student representatives. Whileeach facultyconaolsmany of the policies and procedures used within their deoartments. thev are

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Hey, hey, we're the Feds BRIAN APP

Imprint staff Shortly afterthe new FedsExecutive took office, Imprint hung out on the Bomber patio with the new leaders of UW's student government where they discussed their vision for UW, the past that led them here and the future that leads them on.

all responsibleto the University Senate, the highest Academic decisionmaking body on campus. It is the Senate that awards degrees, recommends professors for tenure, and approves the information in the course calendar. There are about 80 members of arley seesno crisisfacingWaSenate, most of whom are faculty, terloo,only challenges.While along with administrators, staff and in office Farley hopes to focus students. The student body elects their Student Senators each Febru- on studentsand the Feds' businesses. He plans on increasing the inary for two-year terms. The Board of Governors han- volvement of students through new dles the business-end of the Univer- volunteer programs and an increase sity. This group of a little over 30 in volunteer positions within the people approvescontracts,passes the Federation of Students. Farley hopesto increasethe profbudget for the University and sets itability of Feds' businesses like tuition fees among other duties. There are a few students, fac- Ground Zero, which had a deficit of ulty members, staff members and ad- $80,000lastyear.Travellingto other ministrators on the Board, but many Ontariouniversities to see how their of its members come from the out- businesses are run is one of Farley's side community and are provincial, approaches to this problem. If the Feds can make their businational andeven internationalleadersin business,govemmentandsoci- nesses more profitable, they will be able to increase the servicesthey can ety in general. The President of the Federa- provide for students. tion of Students sits on the Senate and the Board of Governors, where he or she is joined by two students elected from among the Student Senators. The Board also oversees many of the other activitiesof the University such as the Residences, Food Services and businesses operated by theuniversity. Most students will never come into contact with the many layers of committees involved in running the University. Nonetheless, what happens in their meetings has a very direct impact on the lives of everyone who spends time on our campus. If you want more information about thesegroups,or haveany other questions about how the University ooerates. contact the Federation of Students.

Chris Farley, President

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Shannon Willis, VP Administration and Finance

"I'rnworking toaccomplishthings Itruly believe in." -

illis sees her job as a management position, instead of apolitical position. Her studiesin Economics witha specializationin Human Resource'sManagement and the three yearsshe spentworking and volunteering for the Feds make her wellsuited to the role. According to Willis, one of the biggest challenges facing UW is the double cohort in 2003. "It'slikeY2K; we needto start planning early," she says. Willis' maingoal, however,will be to make better use of the Feds' budget. The Feds' fee is significantly lower compared to other campuses, making her job that much more challenging. In addition, Willisplans on concentrating on the Feds' employee program. Through social events such as beach volleyball and golf tournaments, she hopes to bndge the gap between employees working for the Feds' businesses and the Feds themselves.

Desiree Taric, VP Student Issues

"Ihopeto make people aware."

aric's political career started in high school and continued at UW because she "wanted to change some things." Taricwants to increase the accountability of service co-ordinators and the relevance of the Feds to students. Increasingbudget accountabilityis another major priority for Taric. Her strategy to accomplish this task includes malung funding rtllocation in the budget more specific and releasing an annual report to students to keep them informedabout how the Fedsspend their money. Taric doesn't believe students are truly apathetic. "I think people would be happy to volunteer, they just don't really knowwhere to go," she explains. Solvingthis problem isanother one of her goals. "One of the things we're hoping to do is have people recognize that even tf all you have is one hour, you can stlllmake a big dfference."

Mark Schaan, VP Education

"Educationisnotacommodity; it is a fundamental~ubliceood." ---

chaan originally wanted to go to Queens, but after a short visit there dec~dedthat it was too pretentious. After experiencing the diversity of the UW student body, he is glad he decided to come here. "[UW] isabout good, strongstudentswho know how to have a great time. For some, it's math contests; for some, it's writing. To me, they're all real people," explains Schaan. He loves meeting people and encourages students to drop by hls office. This love will allow him to read people's needs and interests and hopefully affect change based on those needs and interests. However, he feels that he needs to work on how to empower others. According to Schaan, the present education paradigm shift from learning to careers is a challenge facing students. "The subtleties of life are lost in a system that puts numbers on students," explains Schaan.

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