Imprint The university of Waterloo’s official student newspaper
vol 29, no 11
Friday, October 6, 2006
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Lewis emphasizes importance of diversity Neal Moogk-Soulis staff reporter
Stephen Lewis did not pull any punches during his Homecoming speech Saturday, September 30 which centred on diversity and the university campus. He provided a ringing endorsement for UW’s sponsorship of refugee students and encouragement for students who wanted to provide more help. Lewis spoke for over an hour to a packed theatre, acknowledging education can alleviate conflict and strife in the world. Lewis, the UN’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa since 2001, was the keynote speaker of UW’s Homecoming events. The event was co-sponsored by UW’s Diversity Campaign. Lewis later entertained questions from the audience and then autographed copies of his latest book, The Race Against Time in the theatre lobby. Lewis’ speech touched on three topics: Africa, gender and religion. He has had more than 40 years of African experience and deep love for the continent, culture and diversity. Lewis stated, “If we were more [culturally] aware, we would have more appreciation of diverse cultures.” Citing Darfur, Sudan, Lewis predicted the potential for Darfur to become the “most appalling slaughter of innocents” since Rwanda if the African Union pulls out and the international community does nothing. “Why is life so expendable?” he railed. “Is it because they’re African? Is it subterranean racism? Or was it because the Western world has no appreciation for the diversity of life that exists in Africa?” Lewis suggested that ignorance of the diversity of cultures and issues was at the root of many African crises. He described visiting AIDS-afflicted regions as Kafka-esque. Extended families are dismembered and an entire generation is missing from many parts of African society. Lewis predicted that Africa was in danger of collapsing, destroying an immense diversity of cultures. He then reminded the audience of the future Mandelas and the Tutus of Africa who we’ll never know about. At the same time, he warned that the Western world must be careful
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Stephen Lewis signed copies of his new book, The Race Against Time at Hagey Hall during UW’s Homecoming September 30. about how it intervenes. He cited Afghanistan, calling the popular belief that the insurgency can be subdued “an intellectual delusion.” Lewis also spent time addressing the issues of gender and religion. “Gender equality is the biggest struggle in the text of diversity,” said Lewis. “The refusal of men to relinquish power and authority is almost predatory.” On the subject of religion, Lewis found the growing religious turbulence and particularly the demonization of Islam “profoundly worrying.” “Is it necessary to constantly accentu-
ate cultural and religious differences?” he asked. Lewis’ finest praise came for the UW World University Service of Canada (UWWUSC) Local Committee Student Refugee Program. “Sponsoring refugees adds another dimension of diversity,” he said, “because it allows the sharing and exchange of values. That type of exchange can only happen in a university community because the broader community is too preoccupied with life.” WUSC sponsors student refugees to come to study at Canadian universities.
The first sponsored student, Ethiopian refugee Tariku Kebede, arrived in August and will be supported by the UW community through August 2007. After that, as a permanent resident, he will be able to apply for financial assistance to complete his studies. Lisa ter Woort, who advises students who want to study internationally for CECS and is one of the founding partner’s of UW’s effort, said that bringing students in makes as much sense as sending them out. “Students here will get a chance to meet with these people without leaving the country.”
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Currently, Kebede is sponsored by a panoply of organizations on campus and in the community for over $23,000, covering tuition, accommodation and living expenses. When Kebede arrived in August, UW WUSC was $4,500 short of their goal and since have then raised an additional $1,500. They hope to make up the balance of the funds through a variety of fundraising efforts throughout the year. See LEWIS, page 6
N ews Expo exposes keys to success Friday, october 6, 2006
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news@imprint.uwaterloo.ca News Editor: Ashley Csanady News Assistant: Rachel McNeil
Ambitious Waterloo students attend country’s largest entrepreneurial event Véronique Lecat staff reporter
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In news that is sure to inspire envy in the UW math faculty, a record has been set in memorizing digits of pi. On October 4, 60-year-old Akira Haraguchi recited pi to 100,000 decimal places from memory. The mental health counsellor beat his former world record of 83,431 digits, which he set in 2005. Associated Press reported that it took Haraguchi over 16 hours to accomplish this record-breaking feat. He took a five-minute break every hour or two to use the restroom and swallow some rice balls. Haraguchi commented, “What I am aiming at is not just memorizing figures, I am thrilled by seeking a story in pi.” The story being: Once upon a time, there was a circle that decided to divide its circumference by its diameter. The End. Russia
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Students browse booths for such organizations as Microsoft, IBM, WPIRG, UW Robotics and Engineers Without Borders. Jacqueline McKoy staff reporter
Waterloo’sImpact and Entrepreneurship Association, as well as hundreds of eager students and business-people, set the stage for a business-savvy Saturday at the first ever UW Expo. Touted as Canada’s largest entrepreneurial event, UW Expo kicks off Waterloo’s Entrepreneurship Week. The conference featured a wide array of talks and workshops on all things entrepreneurial. Ranging from keynote speeches by Infusion Development’s Gregory Brill (“The Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to Building a Business”) to a panel discussion on “how Waterloo can make you rich”, more than 15 sessions took place at the conference. The conference also had its share of highachievers, attracting 15 recipeints of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 award, including MuchMoreMusic founder Denise Donlon and Engineers Without Borders (EWB) founders George Roter and Parker Mitchell who opened the conference with their keynote speech, “Engineering Social Initatives.” Many successful Waterloo grads returned to give presentations, including venture capital firm Infusion Angels partner Alim Somani and Canadian Tire retail IT
vice-president Catherine Booth. UW made good strategic sense, for both Expo provided a wealth of informa- students and corporations. More than tion for students looking to start their 15 companies, including industry own ventures. While many presenta- standbys like IBM and startups such tions focused on the intricacies of as UW spinoff Miovision Technolofunding and technology, Brill noted gies, spent the day meeting students that, regardless of your skills or looking for co-op placements and salesmanship, “more than anything, summer jobs. the key to success Besides the is a conviction in two hosting oryour core abiliganizations, UW ties. provided On salesmanship, Expo While almost exposure for a every session was variety of stu“more than filled to capacity, dents groups, inanything, the key a keynote entitled cluding UWAFT, “How the world UW Robotics, to success is a will stop you from WPIRG, SOFIAstarting your busiconviction in your A I ( S o f t w a r e ness” by popular Organization economics prof for Intellectual core abilities.’” Larry Smith atAdvancement in tracted crowds — Gregory Brill Artificial Intelof guests, most Infusion Development ligence), SBSA of whom weren’t (Science and luck enough to Business Stuget a seat. “A lot dent’s Associaof events I wanted to go to were tion) and UW DECA. In particular, full,” lamented Neha Kharbanda, another student group — EWB — a 4A biochem/business student. was in full force at the conference. Despite those setbacks, she says that When asked why an international “it’s a free thing and it’s attracting a development organization was a lot of people...normally you would good fit at a business conference, have to go far away [for something EWB’s Waterloo president Mike like this].” Spendlove said that “we consider Hosting the event in Waterloo entrepreneurship [as important] in
developing countries as it is here in Canada.” “EWB requires that same type of energy [as entrepreneurship] and that is why we’re so excited to be involved,” said Spendlove of the engineers’ involvement in the Expo. With similar enthusiasm, UW President David Johnston remarked that the conference is proof that UW is “a university that dreams” and he hopes this will help UW gain recognition “as the most entrepreneurial [and] innovative [university] in Canada.” In addition to showcasing recent student acheivements abroad, EWB also introduced their Professional Chapter program to help engineering alumni stay connected to and involved in overseas development. Entrepreneurship Week continued in Waterloo, with highlights including the kickoff of the third annual Launchpad 50K business creation competition and Tuesday night’s “Knocking Down Silos” networking seminar with motivational speaker Dave Howlett. Impact’s follow-up to UW Expo is their Leadership Conference, now in its third year, being held November 17-19 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. jmckoy@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
This story isn’t going to help destroy the stereotype of the vodka-chugging Russian. Latvian hunters who were out planting trees accidentally stumbled upon an underground pipe, 2.5 cm in diameter, that was giving off a strong odour. Turns out it was an illegal alcohol pipeline. According to Pravda.ur, the pipeline is 1.5 km long, running from Buholovo, a village in Russia, all the way to Latvia, even transversing a river en route. So far, the police on both sides of the border have not found the resourceful criminals responsible for the pipeline. Russian police officer Yakov Kabanov reported that if the hunters had not happened to come upon the pipe, it “would have stayed here for another 20 years.” United States
Priests often ask wedding guests to voice their objections during the marriage ceremony. Some, however, are not content to merely articulate their disagreement with the wedding. A 21-year-old bride was kidnapped by her parents in an attempt to prevent her marriage on August 4. Julianna’s parents were going to take her on a shopping trip, and wound up abducting her to Colorado, 384 km away, causing her to miss the marriage ceremony. Julianna’s now-husband, Perry Myers, called the police when she didn’t show up at a dinner party before the wedding. Julianna supports the subsequent charges that were laid against her parents. “I was totally confused and manipulated,” she told reporters in Salt Lake City. Her parents, Lemuel and Julia Redd, are due to appear in court on October 26. vlecat@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Make space for ACE
FRIDAY, october 6, 2006
Bouncing around the SLC
New discount card asks for student input Suzanne Gardner assistant editor-in-chief
The ACE Advantage card is now available for the 2006-2007 school year, offering discounts at various local businesses for University of Waterloo students. Similar to other benefit cards (such as the popular Student Price Card), students can receive discounts at local establishments throughout the year, yet the ACE Card also has “a local Waterloo entrepreneurial touch,” according to Federation of Students vice-president of administration and finance, Renjie Butalid. The ACE Card was launched in September 2006 by Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) Waterloo in partnership with Feds. This card is unique to the Waterloo community in that ACE contacted over 40 student clubs on the UW campus, asking members where they would most want to receive discounts in the Waterloo area. “The premise behind the ACE Card project,” explained Butalid, “is that it allows students who attend the University of Waterloo and who frequent local business establishments in the area to recommend these businesses to the ACE Card discount program so that not only will students benefit directly from the discounts provided, the business will also see an increase in their level of customer patronage.” Currently, there are three businesses affiliated with the ACE Card program: Kismet Restaurant (located in the University Plaza), Computer XS (located near Conestoga Mall) and Princess Twin Cinemas (located in uptown Waterloo). The Feds-run Aussies convenience store and Scoops
Ice Cream will be added to the program next week. There is also a possibility of extending the program to the Bombshelter Pub. Students are encouraged to recommend other local businesses that they would like to see involved with the ACE Card. Affiliate suggestions can be made by filling out the feedback form on the ACE Card website (www. acewaterloo.ca) or by e-mailing Majid Mirza, project manager for the ACE Card (acecard@ acewaterloo.ca). The ACE Card can be purchased for $5 at the Feds office, the Turnkey Desk and through various clubs on campus. ACE Waterloo will also be offering clubs an opportunity to raise additional revenue through the selling of these discount cards by having half ($2.50) of the cost of the card go to ACE to cover operational costs, while the other half will go towards additional funding for the student organization. Along with purchasing an ACE Card for local discounts, the ACE website also encourages students to become involved with the organization: “ACE Waterloo is a unique organization on campus, because as a member, you don’t just participate, you lead. … Whether it’s through project management positions, executive positions, or internal operations positions, you become a very important part of our team.” ACE Cards are now available on campus and are valid from September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007. For more information on either the ACE Card or ACE Waterloo, visit www. acewaterloo.ca. sgardner@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Inflatable bouncy castles and slides were set up in the SLC’s Great Hall as entertainment for the kids during Homecoming weekend.
Lewis: talks AIDS and Aboriginals embarrassment of speaking at the UN about other countries treatment of indigeneous WUSC supported students are studying at peoples only to be severely chastised for our universities across Canada, including two at treatment of Aboriginals. “Our treatment WLU who are funded through a $2.50 student of the Aboriginals is our Achilles heel when fee for three years. UWWUSC is lobbying for a dealing with the international community,” referendum in February 2007 asking students Lewis stated. During the question period, Lewis was asked to assist by paying $0.99 per term. The full details have not yet been determined, said for advice on where to start, how to combat ter Woort, including whether or not the fee racism, government accountability and advice would be refundable. Funding at other univer- on volunteering for AIDS Service Organizasities vary widely, from being administration tions (ASOs). Lewis described the ASOs as funded to student funded. “We’re hoping for the bulwark of defense against AIDS. “They are people who never a partnership where the give up,” he said. administration and the Lewis saved some students would share “It’s unforgiveable to not of his harshest words these costs,” said ter embrace the diversity of for the federal govWoort. He called Lewis encouraged Aboriginal Peoples in our ernment. Prime Minister Stethe students to supphen Harper’s abport UWWUSC. “If own country,” sence at the AIDS you have $50, give it conference a lost to the Stephen Lewis — Stephen Lewis opportunity and symFoundation, if you bolic of a governhave $50,000, give it ment that “hasn’t to WUSC… Spread the word with vigour and punish those who got its act together for whatever reason.” don’t vote.” If students approved the new Lewis stressed that citizens need to reinforce fee, $45,000 to $50,000 could be raised each the Canadian cachet in the world. He decried year. If there were enough funds to fund Canada’s failure to live up to the G8 commitmore students, like at WLU, UWWUSC ment to contribute 0.7 per cent of its GDP to foreign aid. “Canada, the architect of that plan, would do so. At the same time he warned the audience refuses to set the schedule!” Lewis left the audience with hope for the not to become too smug about all the things that Canada was doing for the developing future and keen sense that there was still lots world. “It’s unforgiveable to not embrace the to be done. diversity of Aboriginal Peoples in our own nmoogksoulis@imprint.uwaterloo.ca country,” said Lewis. He spoke about the Continued from cover
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FRIDAY, october 6, 2006
New exchange with Israel
AHS runs for fun
Math, science students receive funding for overseas excursion Rachel McNeil assistant news editor
University of Waterloo students may have another opportunity to expand their minds abroad as administration has just developed a new exchange program with the University of Haifa in Israel. The program, to begin in early 2007, aims to enhance academic excellence in the fields of mathematics, science and the humanities, while increasing students’ awareness of other cultures. Currently UW’s exchange options expand over “280 international agreements in 56 countries that promote collaborative research, joint academic programs and 115 separate student-exchange opportunities.” Gerry Schwartz, Orex Corporation’s chairman and CEO, and Heather Reisman, Indigo Books and Music’s president and CEO, donated the $500,000 September 29 to make this project possible. Over a five-year period, the couple’s “gift to UW’s Campaign Waterloo — Building a Talent Trust” will send over a dozen undergraduates overseas. “The exchange is currently set up for the school of computer science and the faculty of mathematics. Any University of Waterloo student or faculty member may apply,” said Anne Banks Pidduck of the David
R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, “but preference will be given to computer science and mathematics.” The basis for these preferences revolves around the fact that UW “is a leading centre of teaching and research” whose faculty of mathematics is the largest in the world and that the University of Haifa specializes in “research in interdisciplinary applications of computer science.” Interested students can expect to spend roughly $65,000 for the fourmonth institutional switch to cover living expense, travel and research costs. However, tuition fees will be paid through UW as per pre-existing exchange programs. Banks Pidduck, who anticipates that costs will be relatively minimal, notes that “the exchange has been funded at $100,000 per year for five years” and “that most of this funding will go to student and faculty member expenses.” The finances will support from four to six undergrad students in addition to four to six graduate students and faculty members in total from both universities. Believing that such excursions can be an immeasurable gift for young scholars, UW President David Johnston realized his hopes of expanding exchange options within Waterloo throughout the upcoming decade so that UW can continue “building [the students’]
knowledge and their understanding of other languages and cultures.” The few lucky academics selected for the swap will “have the opportunity to attend a four-or-five week Hebrew language program” to gain a deeper, more personal perspective of the Hebrew culture, as most will likely be non-Hebrew-speaking and have relatively no individual connections to Israel upon arrival. Meanwhile, the University of Haifa will be sending English-speaking students to study for one term before engaging in one research term at UW. The relationships established through this exchange are expected to lead to more overseas opportunities — likely with other Israeli universities — for UW students in the future. “We are extremely pleased to be able to support this very important initiative involving two first-class academic institutions,” says Reisman of the funding she and Schwartz gave to UW. “Initiatives such as these strengthen and celebrate the important bond between Canada and Israel.” These endeavours will hopefully continue to expand in the future. Application forms will be available in early 2007 on the International Programs website at: www. research.uwaterloo.ca/international/ exchange.html. ramcneil@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Applied health sciences students held their 21st annual Fun Run on September 30. The 5 km race had 61 participants and 30 volunteers.
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contact Chris by e-mail at cistecro@ uwaterloo.ca. The Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph chapter of the Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS) is looking for volunteers to help plan, run events, etc. For more info email ajung.cagis@gmail.com. Thinking of going into the teaching profession? Volunteer tutors needed for adult high school credits - math, English, science, computers. Call the Open Door Centre (WRDSB), 108 University Ave., W., Waterloo, 519885-0800, ext. 205. Volunteer Action Centre recruitment – “Be a companion to a person with alzheimers disease.”: next training is October 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Jill at 519-742-1422 or e-mail volunteer @alzheimerkw. com. “Enhance the quality of life for someone with mental health issues”: training and support provided. Call Carmen at 519-744-7645, ext 229 or abelc@cmhawrb.on.ca. “The Thanksgiving Food Drive is coming”: drivers and warehouse helpers are needed. Call 519-5576 ext 226 or email roset@thefoodbank.ca. “UNICEF is inviting event volunteers out to a Monster Mash”: volunteers are needed for concession, sales, children activities, etc. on Oct 28 and 29. Call Delia at 519-772-5437 after 5 p.m. or info@familyfundays.ca.
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Nominations are requested for one graduate student to be elected by/ from the full and part-time graduate students of the University, term to April 30, 2008. Completed nomination form (each nomination must be signed by at least five members of the constituency from which the member is to be elected) should be submitted to the Secretariat, Needles Hall, room 3060, no later than 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Hey students! Tune in weekly to “Morning Drive” with DJ Cool at CKMS 100.3FM for important info on what is happening locally, on campus and in your area. Music, fun and more – morningdrive1@yahoo.ca.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006 Work/study abroad (WSANet) Fair at UW – 8th annual WSANet International Opportunities Fair will be held in the Great Hall, SLC from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info on this event and current exchange programs call Maria at ext 33999 or mlango@ uwaterloo.ca. Saturday, October 14, 2006 The Sound Art Continuum presents live music from musicians from Kitchener and Toronto at 10 p.m. a the Button Factory Uptown Waterloo, 25 Regina Street,S. For info myspace. com/thesoundartcontinuumSunday, October 15, 2006 UW Fun Run – UW North Campus at 2 p.m. Registration begins September 18 to October 11 at the PAC office and at Runner’s Choice (King
and University.) Come out to support the UW Varsity Cross Country Team as well as the Canadian Athletes Now Fund. For info email www. canadianathletesnow.ca. UW Hiphop Competition Team auditions – SLC Cove, UW Hiphop Club, 12 noon. Students who love hiphop dance are welcomed to join. For more info www.geocities.com/uw_hiphop/ Saturday, October 21, 2006 Giant Sun Life Financial garage sale – from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the parking garage at corner of Caroline and John Streets. Amazing deals and free parking! Saturday, November 18, 2006 Ontario University Competition for Hiphop – UW PAC, 3 p.m. For info www.geocities.com/uw_hiphop/
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Blue comes to campus
FRIDAY, october 6, 2006
Campus Rec pushes healthy living Fall Health Challenge targets frosh Chris Miller staff reporter
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Blue, of the popular children’s show Blue’s Clues fame, visited campus September 30 to the delight of children of faculty, staff and students. A show in the Modern Languages theatre was put on by Blue and her human companion. Old favourites such as “If all the raindrops were lemondrops and gumdrops,” were mixed in with newer fare to the amusement of parents and children alike. Children gathered round the stage to sing and dance along with their beloved Blue. Amidst cries of joy, and some of trepidation, Blue later visited the UW Bookstore in South Campus Hall for a meet-and-greet photo opportunity. Some children rushed to the arms of their Blue, while others found the experience of being face-to-face with a TV character a little much to take.
Campus Recreation is introducing its new Fall Health Challenge, a broad program aimed at improving health and wellness in students through a variety of physical and nutritional activities. The program began October 3. It runs every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for five weeks, ending November 7 after a week’s break, with each week having a separate theme. “It’s brand new; something we’ve just started up,” said Annette Bryndza, Campus Recreation co-ordinator for special interests. “We’ve seen similar things at other universities,” Brydanza said, and saw it as a good way to offer students “a taste of everything that would suit their needs.” The challenge seeks to introduce healthy living into a regular life and is targeted at students coming to campus for the first time. Bryndza noted that “learning how to work within the constraints of the student budget and the student lifestyle is one of the biggest hurdles.” The program began earlier this week with an introduction to the CIF Fitness Centre’s training facilities. Jess Voll, a certified fitness instructor, has previously led women’s strength training programs and led students through the ins and outs of free-weights, machines, stretching and stability
balls. An emphasis was placed on safety, particularly with regard to back injury. “I hope they feel less nervous about coming to the gym,” said Voll. “A lot of people don’t know how to use the equipment.” “I thought it was a good basic introduction,” said Vicky Lau, one of the participants in the challenge. “It covered all the areas of strength training.” Nicole Colacci, another participant, felt more at ease after the introduction. “It makes me less nervous about using the gym,” she said, echoing Voll’s comments. Both participants agreed they would be attending the rest of the workshops. During the second week, students will be introduced to water aerobics, which features lessons on water running and water weights. The third week involves a nutrition workshop led by Health Services. “We’ll be looking at things like goods fats and bad fats with an emphasis on student diets,” said Bryndza. The fourth week, titled “Learn to Run,” outlines the agenda for the program, will be led by two members of the cross country team. The final week will conclude the program with a cooking class, putting the earlier nutrition workshop into practice. Registration for individual weeks is also available through Campus Recreation. cmiller@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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FRIDAY, october 6, 2006
Students comprise Laval serves as a lesson 25 per cent of municipal voters Sukhpreet Sangha reporter
Nominations for the upcoming municipal elections were finalized September 29. Many students aren’t particularly concerned or inclined to vote because they feel city council has little or nothing to do with student life. However, it is actually the level of government closest to its citizens and thus the easiest one for students to communicate with. Federation of Students (Feds) president, Michelle Zakrison, believes that students should vote because city council “directly affects how students live their lives, especially off-campus.” This comment is extremely valid as many of city council’s functions directly affect area students. It is their responsibility to pass bylaws, which include noise exemptions that UW requires to run many of its events, such as the Frosh Week Toga Party and the recent B2 Green Farewell. They also have jurisdiction over parking tickets — an area which most students are all too familiar with. Recent complaints regarding student partying involving UW, WLU and Conestoga College have all been sent to council; they have the power to defend students and decide what actions may be taken against them. Student voting might also be able to change the demographics of city council. It is somewhat surprising to note that for the past term, there was no female voice on Waterloo city council; that is, all five councilors and the mayor were male. This ratio may soon be altered as there are seven female candidates in the running for the upcoming election. All members of the current council are also running for re-election but there are many new candidates for them to compete with. When asked how she felt about the lack of female influence in the past city council, Zakrison said, “The demographic has to be consistent with our elected representatives and with an all-male council, that is not representative of the student population.” Zakrison also noted
that only 3 out of 14 candidates in the past UW Feds election were female. “I think it’s important for the elected representatives to set an example for female students to influence them to get involved with politics.” The election will be held on November 13 with the new council term beginning December 1. Students living on-campus can vote in the Great Hall of the SLC between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Off-campus students can visit the City of Waterloo website to determine where their voting polls are to be located. Students living in Kitchener are eligible to vote for the Kitchener city council and can visit the City of Kitchener website for more voting information. Advance polls are also available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 28 at Conestoga Mall and on November 1, 2, and 4 at Waterloo City Centre, located at 100 Regina St. S. Anyone who is at least 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen and a resident of Waterloo at the time of the election is eligible to vote. This means even students who aren’t technically from Waterloo and are only living here for the school year are eligible voters. Municipal council’s term lasts four years, meaning that those who are elected in November will remain in power for every first year student’s complete undergraduate tenure. Zakrison also shared that the Feds are currently forming a government affairs commission to deal with provincial and federal issues. Due to the impending election, their first task will actually be municipal politics. They will be providing information on the candidates in print and on their website, in addition to various other services such as helping register students to vote. Perhaps most importantly, the commission will be interviewing the candidates regarding student issues to gain a better grasp of their stance relating to students. Considering that the two local universities represent one quarter of the population of Waterloo, students seem to be a wise demographic for the candidates to consider.
Voting and you Registering to vote: - you can go to City Hall and fill out an enumeration form -proof of residence in Waterloo region is required to register
Voting: - voting booths will be available in the SLC on election day, Monday. November 13. Remember: - Waterloo’s population is 113,000, including 20,000 non-resident post-secondary students
The recent highway overpass collapse in Laval, Quebec served as a stark reminder for engineers and those who use their designs (the rest of us): gravity rules. As I’ve written before, if I make a mistake as a writer, someone gets offended and a correction is printed. If an engineer makes a mistake, someone dies. Engineering students covet their iron rings. Granted during a secret ceremony at the end of their bachelor’s degree, the ring is a symbol of both pride and humility. The legend is that the original rings were made from the steel of the Quebec bridge that collapsed twice before completion. The source of that collapse was that preliminary load calculations were never double-checked. Before calculations could be precise enough, engineers designed things with much greater degrees of tolerance. If they knew that a beam couldn’t support the desired weight, it was easier to double
or triple the load capacity using multiple or oversized beams than to have the proper-sized beam to handle the desired weight. This meant that projects were more expensive, but usually very durable. It’s no mistake that early cars were built like tanks. As technology and understanding improved, aided to a large degree by computer modelling, engineers were able to devise much more precise designs. Corners could be trimmed to create a design that was as safe as desired without going overboard. While in past things lasted forever, it is possible to design things that would last only as long as was desired, perhaps a decade or two until it was replaced by the newer model. If things were replaced as fast as expected, all would be well. However, circumstances have conspired against that mentality. First, infrastructure growth often outpaces the ability of a government to adequately maintain it. Where in the past a bridge design might have lasted a half century without needing to be replaced, in recent years the timelines have shrunk dramatically. Add to that tight budgets and governments are in a tight space. Second, while infrastructure is designed to anticipate growth, growth usually exceeds conserva-
tive expectations. A good example is Highway 401. The stretch of 401 across the top of Toronto has the dubious prize of being the heaviest used stretch of divided highway in the continent. The traffic levels at off-peak hours are now greater than the peak traffic levels of the 1970s. Extreme levels of use age infrastructure much faster than anticipated. Third, as with anything these days, it is often easier to buy new than to repair what already exists. It is also more fun to put a bridge where one didn’t exist before than to fix the one that is falling down. Building a new bridge means working without having to worry about thousands of vehicles rushing past in any given minute. Infrastructure collapses are commonly thought of as a Third World phenomenon. They only occur where a government can’t afford to maintain the inadequate systems that already exist. After years of neglect on so many levels and in so many areas, we will be hard-pressed to maintain the very fabric of our society. After all, engineers can design projects to be infallible. All that’s needed is for someone to look after them properly. nmoogksoulis@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Dandia with a beat SASA celebrates Hindu festival of worship and dance
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Dancers add their own beat the traditional Hindu dance, the dandia. Gautam Khanna staff reporter
On October 3, Waterloo celebrated Navratri, the Hindu festival of worship and dance, with style. In what many people termed a bash to remember, the Hindu Students Association (HSA) and South Asian Students Association (SASA), presented themselves by giving UW’s students a combination of dandia (a dance involving clapping of sticks), bhangra (a traditional Sikh genre of dancing) and a live dhol (beating of drums) performance. SASA has developed a reputation that precedes itself, leading to a packed SLC Great Hall and almost everyone dressing up in their traditional cultural clothes. The night started with a spiritual prayer session conducted by HSA that lasted almost an hour, followed by the start of what was to be a colourful evening with artistic dances and impromptu choreography. Executive members of HSA were
teaching anyone and everyone interested steps for dandia and before long, the Great Hall was filled with students who had bought dandia sticks from HSA who were dancing to the melodious tunes being played, while creating their own beats by clapping sticks. There were different levels of expertise and yet everyone had fun. Some were doing the 4 step dandia, some were doing 8 steps and some a far more complex 12 step dandia. SASA’s added bhangra session that started at midnight, which was greeted by cheers from an exceptionally energetic crowd. The music by Amit Gupta and Jaskirat Walia made everyone pumped and live “dhol” music by members of Lethal Dhol added to the charm of the night. There were students dancing on tables, pairs doing chakris (two people locking hands in spinning in a circle at high speeds) making it an amazing Tuesday evening. Everyone left with nothing but smiles
on their faces. The night ended with a dhol beat that had everyone in a frenzy. It suddenly went live, when an entourage of dhol players completed the track live, making it an event that goes down in SASA and HSA books as the day that even students from all cultures joined in to dance to a beat still stuck in peoples’ heads. SASA, under the leadership of executive members like Faraz Warsi, is having another event organized at the end of the month at Fubar, where they are expecting an even bigger crowd. HSA on the other hand, for those interested, meet every Tuesday in the prayer room at the SLC for about an hour for prayers and look out for SASA’s upcoming events. They can even be found on facebook. After seeing the fashion in which SASA and HAS have started off the year, there is much more to be expected from their future events. gkhanna@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Bringing Asian festivities to campus Emma Tarswell staff reporter
Rension College was in a flurry of activity over the weekend of September 29 with the 12th annual East Asian Festival. In previous years the festival has been held at Fed Hall but this year it was moved to its organizer’s home base of Renison College, which first time festival co-ordinator Jay Mielke said “was nice to have.” The festival began on Friday with a silent storytelling from Noriko Yamamoto. Yamamoto has a background in mime and encouraged audience participation. Mielke said that “in previous years a local author who had some tie to East Asian studies would read an excerpt from their book, but this year we choose to mix it up with the silent storyteller.”
The next day was a cultural day with trade show-style display set up. Booths ranged from local artists to different UW and Waterloo region organization. Bubble tea vendors, UW Dimensions magazine and a massage therapist were also in attendance for the day’s events. Throughout the day and into the evening, Dr. Gerard Yun, a professor from Georgetown University and world-renowned Japanese flute player, performed his unique musical stylings. That night, Rension held a cocktail reception and silent auction. The night was filled with different types of East Asian entertainment. There were drum performances from both Korean and Japanese groups and three different dances, a Mongolian bowl dance, a children’s umbrella dance and a traditional solo dance
performed by different Chinese performers. Mielke feels that the event “went very well and it was very successful and there was an increase in attendance from previous years.” He also said, “the overall aim of the festival was to highlight the East Asian studies program for Renison College and to fundraise for it.” This they accomplished through an educational booth during the cultural day that highlighted the new Confucius building and the programs offered at the school. In following years, Mielke hopes on “expanding [the festival], getting higher attendance and getting more fundraising.” He also hopes in the future to “mix things up a little bit by bringing in a wider variety of entertainment.” etarswell@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Media jobs are always interesting. The amount of free crap people throw at you to get favourable coverage is intense to say the least. The Oktoberfest folk were kind enough to fling free beer and food at Imprint on October 3 for their media night. A cadre of Imprinters trekked over to the Concordia Club, more intent on meeting other media and making contacts. This whole media night affair, though, is staged for the press. Get ‘em drunk and well fed, and hope for the best coverage possible. I’ve been to gaming things that do that, too. Microsoft is notorious for this — the last Xbox shindig shuffled reporters to the Drake Hotel in Toronto and fed us complimentary fancy food. Personally, I’ll take a bag of beef jerky over a soufflé any day. Though I dutifully attend them, media events churn my journalistic ethics.
Hell, it gets to my ethics, period. A large portion of the proceeds from Oktoberfest go to charity; yet members of the media get free beer. There were some charity button sales but for the most part, everything was gratis. Why not charge $2 for a beer? Judging by the sloshedness of some media folk, the event could have raked in a cool grand — a little bit extra to help ROOF, a shelter that burned down sometime last year and, as of my last drive-by, remains in need of attention. But, of course, charging for beer and things like that wouldn’t butter up the press — not like Oktoberfest wants, anyway. Being a townie, I have a tepid relationship with Oktoberfest. We’re together for the kids — no sex, but we play nice. On one hand, it brings thousands of people and their money to our city. On the other hand, it brings their vomiting and gallavanting around. It brings Festhallen Fights and Schnitzel Shitkickings. But I’m a sucker for good polka music like any thoroughbred citizen of Little Berlin. Oktoberfest, though, paints itself with good intentions of giving back to the community but displays the ultimate in corporate powerplays towards the media. Free beer, free food… as long as you give them good coverage.
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The parallel between Microsoft and K-W Oktoberfest is not an accidental one. I played crappy Xbox games and ate fancy fish and chips, but I could still call out the games for what they were — junk. Under the deluge of free Oktoberfest beers and bratwurst, can the media really turn a critical eye to the largest festival in our city? Certain events are attached to charities. They say it pours money in to the community for tourism and things like that, but I still see a doctor shortage at Grand River, people wandering the streets without a place to live, and one torched homeless shelter going unloved. I, for one, will gladly forgo the free booze and brats to chip in a little bit and help lift this fine city of ours out of the dumps. Raising money for foreign causes is indeed a noble effort but there are needy people within our own walls. And as for the media circus — well, that’s not going to change. People will always throw free stuff at the press and hope it will stick; garnering favourable coverage and a blind eye to the negative ramifications of unleashing rivers of beer on the city. Ein Prosit. editor@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Straight guys do it too How much gay sex has your straight boyfriend had?
Yes, I know that it may seem like a rather odd question (and not one I’d ever recommend asking on a first date), but it seems to be an increasingly pertinent one. After all, girls, your boyfriend may be quite comfortable in declaring his undying straightness — but that may not mean what you’d think. Recently, a couple surveys have come to light showing that while many men claim to be straight, their sexual backgrounds are often much more varied then the strictness implied by the label. Nor is this, apparently, a new trend. All the way back in 1949 — in stereotypically prudish Britain, no less — a survey was conducted by several newspapers to gain a glimpse of people’s sex lives at the time. The results were so scandalous that they were never actually printed, and were stored away until being unearthed a few weeks back. The survey came up with some interesting numbers, showing that nearly one in four British
men had at some point had sex with a prostitute, while one in five British women had engaged in adultery. More interesting still is the finding that a full one fifth of all British men had at some point in their lives a homoerotic experience. Twenty per cent of the population — in 1949. You can see why they might not have published the information. Fast forwarding to somewhat more recent times, another survey of men in New York City conducted by the health department back in 2003 found that in a group of around 4,200 men, a full 91 per cent described themselves as straight, while another four per cent identified themselves as gay. The remaining per cent either identified as bisexual, unsure or declined to answer the question. Not really startling numbers, to say the least — until you notice some of the other figures. For example, nearly 10 per cent of the men who identified themselves as straight had had sex with another man, but no women, within the past year. In fact, nearly three quarters of the men who stated that they have had sex with another man at some point in their lives, identified themselves as straight. Apparently, we gay/bi men are just really, really good at seducing straight men. Or perhaps those post-football practice showers get a lot more “touchy feely” than jocks would have us believe.
All kidding aside, these studies show some fairly interesting things. For one, they show that the “sexual revolution” wasn’t simply a one-time event. People have been exploring their sexual boundaries for generations and it’s not likely to stop anytime soon. As it’s said, “The grass is always greener on the other side,” and quite a few people are willing to discover for themselves if it’s true. Additionally, these surveys show us that the labels upon which our society is relying so heavily are far too limited and constraining to account for even basic human experimentation. To call someone “bisexual” simply because they participated in some mutual masturbation one cold night while camping with a friend doesn’t make sense. Sure, the labels of sexual orientation do rely heavily upon “whom you sleep with,” but they also incorporate “whom you love.” Someone who only falls in love with women, but enjoys occasionally fooling around with men, can be equally straight or bisexual depending on how he interprets the meaning of those labels. It is every individual’s choice which label they decide to apply to themselves. Of course, the problem may be that these people are influenced in that choice by society’s own pressure. With the negative connotations surrounding gay life and gay people that currently permeate our society, it comes as no surprise that some people may avoid the “gay” or bisexual labels, even when they accurately apply. gbarclay@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Leadership in humanitarian issues Is UW a leader in the fight for human rights?
Wilfrid Laurier University has a well established Student Refugee Program (SRP), sponsoring three student refugees every year for three years each through World University Services of Canada. UW is now on the map, with a student who arrived to start his academic life at UW in August 2006 (see other articles in Imprint). However, we have a much larger student body at UW and I think we can do more. The UW WUSC Local Committee is working hard to establish an ongoing SRP at UW but needs student support to do this, hopefully through a student referendum in February 2006. I was excited to hear that the keynote speaker for UW Homecoming this weekend was Stephen Lewis. I am glad to hear that his talk was sold out because I am hopeful that his message — that we can all make a difference and that we have a responsibility to become global citizens — will help bring international humanitarian issues, specifically refugee issues, to the forefront of the student body here at UW.
I recently wrote a letter to Mr. Lewis to update him on the work of WUSC at UW as he is an enthusiastic supporter of WUSC, having once said at a WUSC conference in February 2004: “If you have $5 or $10, give it to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, but if you have $50 000, give it to WUSC.” In my letter to Stephen Lewis, I wrote the following: “Let me tell you what I am doing as part of the local committee supporting the University of Waterloo’s World University Service of Canada Student Refugee Program (mercifully shortened to UW WUSC SRP). The SRP is in its infancy at UW. “Right now we are so pleased that the University of Waterloo community members have stepped up to the plate to make this first sponsorship opportunity happen within less than a year. “David Johnston, the president of UW (tuition waiver for two years), Gail CuthbertBrandt, the vice-president academic (major contribution to basic living allowance for two years), St. Paul’s United College (accommodation / meal plan waiver for one year) have all made significant contributions to the UW WUSC SRP. “Most recently last week, the Faculty of Science Foundation has pledged considerable support as well. However, this is for a one-off project. See REFERENDUM, page 12
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To the editor, I recently read the article entitled, “Double The Standard, Double The Fun,” in the Opinion section of UW’s Imprint paper, and to say the least I was greatly moved by it, so much so that I felt it necessary to give my two cents on the subject Mr. Pinto discussed. It is a trivial matter to say that men and women are treated extremely different in regards to their sexual promiscuity, as Mr. Pinto pointed out, but it is also true that “It takes two to tango” and a man is no higher in intellect should he land a few more “lays” than a girl. In all seriousness, all it takes is a bit of charm and half the inhibitions and either party will consent to intercourse. That requires little “game” in my opinion and it seems shooting at three-legged deer and hitting is more of a challenge. In regards to men all over the world spreading their seed: watch out women that they’re not giving you more than you bargained for. It could bring lifelong regret, one of hundreds of STD’s, an unwanted pregnancy and the list goes on. And oh how I feel for those “ugly” people who have to resort to “emotionally fulfilling
relationships” as Pinto puts it, with a partner who loves them more than the greater part of society could ever comprehend, sacrificing day in and out for their only bed partner, their husband or wife. They are the teachers of tomorrow, modeling acceptable behaviour for their young teenage daughters and sons, meanwhile a few men such as Mr. Pinto seek to destroy what these heroes have struggled so hard to attain. I would like to take this brief opportunity to commend the men and women who do not conform to what is seen all over the world. Congrats to you. There should be more women and men standing up for their values like that. Love yourself and you will not have to seek assurance through sexual pleasure. This is something I wish we all would remember. There are greater things in life than fulfilling one’s own desires. Whatever happened to what’s best for the “greater good” of society? It seems that Mr. Pinto is forgetting that all do not benefit from his “seed” being spread or his “gaining experience” in the bedroom. Just think what will be running through your head come your wedding night and how degrading it would be when you imagine all your former lovers and having already shared your bed with them. I’m a proud heterosexual female and I’m also single, by my own choice, because I want to save that special event for someone who loves me beyond compare, not some smooth-talking, half-shaven boy the world seems to view as “all that and a shiny bag of condoms.” — Anonymous UW student
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Helping hippies hurts I’m all for saving the planet, so long as it doesn’t interfere with the lifestyle I’ve grown accustomed to. That is why I am outraged once again by the tree-humping environazis and their malevolent agenda bent on focusing our attention to mother nature. Sure, showing some more deference may sound like a good idea at the time, but if she’s anything like my mother, she’s just going to ask why you don’t call more often. These unicorn-sodomizing hippies (a.k.a. environmental groups) are looking at the potential benefits of a weightbased packaging tax. By taking into account the environmental footprint of a product over its whole life cycle, the government would tax the brand according to the amount of pollution generated during the manufacturing process and after its use. The funds accumulated would be utilized to help pay for the cost of waste management, while encouraging more ecologically friendly products. Basically, these planet perverts want to give the earth a big sloppy rim job. Enacting a tax such as this would be disastrous to affable mom and pop corporations who make vital products like the Swiffer, Swiffer WetJet, and other products that I use to swiff my home. If I can’t throw out my broom after I use it, I’ll have to figure out another way to handle that dirt. There is only one word for that — disgustacular. Anyone who would support a tax like this has clearly never changed a diaper. A waste tax would send the cost of disposable diapers soaring. You may not realize this, but babies actually defecate right in their pants, and quite often. When you do the
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What we would like to see is this: that the World University Services of Canada Student Refugee Program becoming an integral part of University of Waterloo’s leadership globally. What we envision is an ongoing partnership between the university and its students. What we need is to ask the students of Waterloo to make contributions to the WUSC SRP. This would take place through a student referendum planned for February 2007. If each student agrees to pay just 99 cents in addition to their current tuition payment, this partnership can become a reality. With this sustainable source of funding, UW could then commit to sponsoring a student refugee each year. These students make significant contributions across campus exposing domestic students to various global issues.
In addition to the SRP, some of the other objectives UW WUSC shares with WUSC committees across Canada include raising awareness of the Millennium Development Goals on our campus through campaigns such as Make Poverty History, as well as joining the fight against HIV/AIDS through the Bike for AIDS program. Most importantly, University of Waterloo students learn more about international issues and gain exposure to the various refugee issues.” Unfortunately, some of my friends were unable to buy tickets to see Stephen Lewis’s lecture this past Saturday evening. I am glad that this dynamic speaker chose to speak so eloqently to such a large audience here at UW. It’s safe to say, that Mr. Lewis has further inspired me with his passionate words and his cause. — Pavel Roshanov
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the correlation between those two facts, but then I would call into question how much you love this country, traitor. What’s the big deal if my lifestyle is an egregious waste of energy and resources? I can’t see the impact I’m making, so why should I believe it even exists? Consuming less ultimately makes me less comfortable than I am, and personal comfort is the only metric by which I judge what is right. Most of these “wasteful” products serve an important purpose. They allow you to have more free time. This invaluable recreation can be set aside to read my enlightening articles over and over again. If the inefficient and unsustainable use of the planet’s resources transforms our biosphere into an apocalyptic ecological hellscape dooming future generations, then this a small price to pay for the privilege of reading my opinion. I’m Brendan Pinto, and I’m single (with a single minded determination to stop environmentalists bent on the destruction of my comfortable way of life), so tell your friends.
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Wanting to delve further into the subject, last week, I solicited my readers for their “type.” While I got a fair number of responses — and one well-written and lengthy e-mail response — I don’t know if I necessarily got the revelations I hoped for. Everything from being talkative, to neat, to enjoying a love of food — and especially fish for some odd reason — were listed as admirable traits in a potential mate. The deeper and more thought-out responses included the way in which one’s type changes with their tastes and the desire for a mate who really understands them. The one thing all the “types” had in common was the generality of the diction employed. Specifics were few and far between, and generally
reflected the person’s own interests surely stating the obvious. In real— ones they would obviously want ity, dating a clone of yourself is not to share with a potential partner. only creepy, but it rarely seems to So, if no one seems to be able to truly work. You don’t want someone you verbalize their “type” then maybe the are going to share everything with. whole idea of types is absurd. It may seem great at first, but soon Throughout the week, I picked you’ll be hiding out trying to get the brains of friends and family some alone time. regarding their types or their general I understand why people say opthoughts on the subject. While a few posites attract. It’s dating someone seem to know a you know nothing specific type they and if they It makes sense that about, tended to date, have completely these seemed we would want to different interto be more patests than yourterns than ac- share passions with self, then you’ll tually types, as potentially learn someone we are those similarities something along were not always the way. Despite passionate about. apparent when the interest level, the relationship we all do want first began. someone who shares at least some of What the experiment revealed to our interests. If you have nothing in me is that what most people want is common with someone, the interest themselves. No, not in some twisted will quickly fade away. narcissistic way, but in a subconIt makes sense that we would scious, “I want someone who likes want to share passions with somevideo games as much as me,” kind one we are passionate about. of way. What I pulled from my responses We all seem to want someone is few people have typical, definable with whom we can relate — I’m types. In general, they seem to have
a series of qualifications, such as: trustworthy, sexy, or funny. All these traits, in turn, are relative to the person who holds them dear. One of the best responses I received cited a series of questions, or qualifications a potential mate must have, an interview of sorts. The morals, values, interests and desires that shape the essentials of our personality are what seem to shape desirability. In one way, it is ourselves we want, but on a deeper level. We all want someone who wants the same things as us, but whether they are a World-of-Warcraft-playing-CSer or a football-playing-rec-and-leisure major is irrelevant. One of the many responses I got sums it up best; “I really don’t think I could easily lump them all in one pile. I mean, I like all the typically admirable traits: smart, funny, likes a lot of the things I like, etc. But then, one’s an engineer, while the next one’s a total artsie — crazy, no? I guess in the end it all comes down to dynamics.” acsanady@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Begin reckless celebrations Oktoberfest celebrations set to begin with exciting events awaiting participants Sasha Campbell imprint intern
Oktoberfest, billed as “Canada’s great Barvarian festival,” is a nine day celebration of Barvarian food, culture and beer. The festival has its roots in Barvarian tradition — it arose from celebrations following the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig I to Therese Von SachesenHildenburghausen. The modern Oktoberfest takes place from October 6 to 14 in downtown Kitchener. It is a massive festival with many fun events, including a treasure hunt, fashion show, the Miss Oktoberfest beauty pageant, “Oktoberfest Idol,” Molson Canadian “Rocktoberfest,”featuring Canadian rock band Sloan and polka king Walter Ostanek and 15 Festhallen serving food, beer and entertainment. While Oktoberfest is largely family-oriented, any events where alcohol is served (such as ‘Rocktoberfest’) will be 19+. The party kicks off with the Oktoberfest Thanksgiving parade on October 9. Over 300,000 people are expected to turn up for the colourful parade, featuring floats, marching bands and special entries. The parade begins at 8:30 a.m. in uptown Waterloo, making its way down King St. to downtown Kitchener. The Onkel Hans Food Drive is an integral part of the parade, giving residents of Kitchener-Waterloo a chance to share with those less fortunate than themselves. Non-perishable food items and cash donations to the Food Bank are greatly appreciated. Bingeman’s is hosting the MuchMusic Retro Video Dance party as well as the Mr. Oktoberfest “Lord of the Lederhosen” competition, among other events. Their Barvarian hall is one of the largest Festhallen available and features a schnapps bar and traditional German food. On October 12, Bingeman’s is holding their annual student’s night with university students from all across Ontario attending. Also at Bingeman’s is the Kitchener-Waterloo humane society’s DOGtoberfest, including a dog pageant featuring performing dogs, games, music, and food for both the dogs and their human friends. For many, the most identifiable symbol of Oktoberfest is Onkel Hans, the oversized,
The co-ordination of this massive event falls orange, lederhosen-clad mascot of Kitchener–Waterloo. Created in 1974, Onkel Hans on the shoulders of volunteers. It’s an intense job has since achieved the status of a Goodwill that places the outcome of the parade in the hands Ambassador to communities spanning North of the parade committee. They are in charge of America, representing Kitchener–Waterloo everything from setting up bands to ensuring from Canada’s Calgary Stampede and Quebec everything runs smoothly on parade day. A main attraction of Oktoberfest is the deWinter Carnival to the Bavarian Festival in licious traditional German food that is served Frankenmuth, Michigan. The headquarters of Oktoberfest, where throughout the festival. Wurst (sausage on a you can purchase tickets to the events, get bun with sauerkraut) and schnitzel can either information on the festival and check out be served on a bun or with potato salad and a souvenir items is Hans Haus in downtown pickle. Enjoy with brezn, a pretzel commonly Kitchener. The store sells pins and buttons, eaten with beer — just a few of the hot and funky hats and collectibles like imported Ger- tasty foods found at the Oktoberfest celebration. The beer is obviously the main attraction as far man beer steins. Oktoberfest could not continue year after as drinks go, but the Festhallen are equipped with 15 different kinds year without a dedicated of schnapps, including team of organizers behind it. Though Oktoberfest Though Oktoberfest Inc. peach, apple, pepperInc. only employs six full only employs six full time mint and butterscotch. They also have vodka, time staff members, there are over 400 year-round staff members, there sambuca, cherry brandy and tequila, as well as travolunteers and 1,300 community and service club are over 400 year-round ditional German drinks will have you toastvolunteers that keep the volunteers and 1,300 that ing, “Eins, zwei, G’suffa!” wheels turning. Potential volunteers can submit ap- community and service (“One, two, drink!”) in no time. If you’re a plications to help out for the current festival year up club volunteers that keep Designated Driver, don’t worry — Oktoberfest to August 1 — after that the wheels turning. has you covered with the date, all applications are held Pepsi Designated Driver until early spring for next festival year. Volunteers must allocate a minimum program, which entitles you to free Pepsi drinks of 20 hours per year for the festival and may be for the entire evening. The Grand River Transit system is also required to wear traditional German garb such as dirndls or lederhosen. One thusly outfitted group, doing their part to make sure Oktoberfesters the Oktoberfest meeting and greeting committee, who’ve had a few too many don’t get behind has the responsibility of welcoming visitors to the wheel. Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 Oktoberfest, providing information about the p.m. to approximately 2:30 a.m., GRT bus events and history of the festival and sharing the service is free. The free bus service is sponspirit of Gemuetlichkeit. Ceremonies, such as sored by Molson Canadian, the official beer Women of the Year and Miss Oktoberfest, are of Oktoberfest. co-ordinated and hosted by volunteers. “The buzz is really strong this year,” said “The parade is the biggest single event of Marijo Howard. Ticket sales are up and the Oktoberfest,” says Marijo Howard, marketing turnout is expected to be spectacular as usual. and media relations co-ordinator for Okto- Oktoberfest is the biggest festival that takes berfest. “It allows people to have a good time place in the Kitchener-Waterloo, and this year, while contributing to the Kitchener-Waterloo the celebration of German culture and cuisine food bank with food and money.” is sure not to disappoint.
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Oktoberfest highlights Friday, October 6 Tapping of the Keg 11:30 a.m. Oktoberfest Grand Prix: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Go-Kart races (practice)
Saturday, October 7 Oktoberfest Grand Prix 9:30 a.m. - 3:00p.m. Go-kart races Oktoberfest Idol Open Competition 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 8 Oktoberfest Idol Finals (Top 10) Performances: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
Monday, October 9 The Pride of K-W Parade Starting in Uptown Waterloo 8:30 a.m. (includes food drive)
Friday, October 13 Oktoberfest Student Night at Bingeman’s Go to www.oktoberfest.ca for more details.
READER CHALLENGE
Plentiful meal choices are close to home What constitutes a good meal? Above all else, the meal must be tasty, because eating should be pleasurable, and then it should be nutritious and filling. I traveled from one end of campus to the other in search of a meal that not only balances these three qualities, but does not make a dent larger than $5 into your finances. What I found was a meal so delicious, so healthy and so big that it alone can truly be deemed “The Best Meal Under $5.”
Pizza Pizza at SLC: Slice of pizza - $3.10 250ml milk - $1.00 +Tax (6%) TOTAL - $4.35 With a little grease-wiping, also has the ability to be somewhat healthy if one decides to opt for a slice with vegetables at least once in a while.
The best thing about this meal, however, is its versatility. Pizza is wonderful because each slice is different.
French cuisine for a fraction of the price A vote on behalf of the frugal French
The milk can also b e substiy tuted for le g O e water or n ti is chocolate milk r Ch for a mere five cents more, so the possibilities are endless. Also, since Pizza Pizza is located at the SLC, it’s a convenient choice for after class and usually doesn’t require a lengthy hike to get to. For the economizing student who refuses to sacrifice their health and taste buds, pizza is the best choice on campus. — Hayley Easton
The “meat pie” is a wonderful concoction that has relatively few ingredients. You can purchase a box of four 3-minute meat pies (praise the nuclear cooking age) from Zehrs for $8. That’s only $2 per pie. This may not seem like a recipe in itself, but the virtues of meat pies far outweigh their lack of culinary value. Thanks to some astute research, I found out that the French word for meat pie is “Tourtière.” How nice does that sound — invite someone whose presence you enjoy over for some fine Tourtières and a bottle of Spumonte Bambino. It’s gourmet dinner for two on the cheap. — Tim Alamenciak courtesy sxc.hu
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Will falling in love with jerks fall out of style? A case study to illustrate how people fall for jerks and can’t see the light
I know there have been countless studies done on “the bad boy syndrome” and how girls are attracted to rebels, misfits and all around pricks. What I’ve never understood is why someone would be attracted to a person who treats them so poorly or abusively. I do, however, understand why people are attracted to confident or even cocky people. It makes sense. You assume if someone is that cocky or confident there must be a reason for it. They can’t just believe their own hype, can they? Most people who are confident have a firm grasp on their lives. They generally have friends, are successful and have normal families — as normal as families can ever be. Not all that impressive when you’re choosing a mate, unless you compare it to people who don’t have confidence. They generally have few friends or very strange friends; aren’t as successful or are failures; and have the sort of families that keep the psychology department flush with business. Not exactly the best choice. And then there are the “normies,” those who are neither under nor over confident. They usually have a grasp on their lives, even if it gets away from them from time to time. They have had success but have had to work for it, they have friends, but don’t always like them, and they have families who are quirky and problematic, but “normies” seem to rise above it anyway. “Normies” are always a gamble because you never know what type of problem you can get. So, betting on the safe side and going after the confident person is not such a bad idea. The logic is slightly flawed since the confidence is almost always a façade, behind which lies a “normie” with an inferiority complex. But I just don’t understand the attraction to jerks. So let me be straight with you, a jerk is someone whose confidence allows them to treat others as inferior and act cruelly toward them for enjoyment. You can usually spot a jerk from a mile away. However, both sexes tend to be attracted to cruel, overconfident people, even, nay especially, when
they know they will have harm done above letting you know that you are to them. there for their benefit. You can pretBut what I really ty much assume want to know is, why, that if you’re once it’s discovered “Honestly, he’s dating one of that someone is a these wonderful jerk, do their partners such a nice guy. human beings stay with them? Trust me, when that they will not A friend of mine, treat you with let’s call her Tracy, the respect you we’re alone, he’s so was dating a guy for deserve. nice.” If you have around eight months It’s in the when he stopped to justify to your calling her. nature of these people to look He took days to friends that this out for themreturn phone calls selves first and guy is nice and use and ignored e-mails. to consider you Eventually he broke secondary or terthe words “trust up with Tracy, telltiary. You can ing her that he no me” or “honestly” longer loved her and assume that if hurting you helps thought it would be then you’re them, even for better if they were a minute, they friends. He told her probably a bad probably won’t this over the phone, judge of character. though. hesitate to do it. They are not That’s bad enough above treating right? After eight you cruelly in months you would order to keep you down, to put you think she deserved a face-to-face in your place. They are users and, encounter. But our hero is not without worse yet, they are users who are not principles and so after this phone call
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of doom, he drove to give her some face time. He broke up with her all over again, this time in 3-D. But it was a long drive to her house and he didn’t want to drive home again in the dark. He asked if he could spend the night. Since the guest bedroom wasn’t made up, he took her bed and she slept on the floor. Now who in their right mind
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would let a jerk like this stay overnight. I guess Tracy wasn’t in her right mind. After all, she was broken up with twice right? And yet, somehow, Tracy still loves this schmuck. She continues to see him, getting her hopes up every time, hoping that things will turn around and he will love her again. And of course, this dick-nose just loves the attention. He has strung her along for another two months, letting her think that things could be leading somewhere, while reminding her “don’t worry, it won’t be awkward hanging around my friends and family, I’ll just tell everyone we’re friends.” Always thoughtful. When asked by friends and family alike why Tracy doesn’t move on and seek a better suitor, Tracy replies, “Honestly, he’s such a nice guy. Trust me, when we’re alone, he’s so nice.” If you have to justify to your friends that this guy is nice and use the words “trust me” or “honestly” then you’re probably a bad judge of character. Tracy couldn’t realize that this guy is a jerk who will never, ever be a nice guy. The problem is that Tracy wants him to be a nice guy so much that all those jerk-traits just translate into nice, confident guy traits. But they don’t transfer. I think it’s incredibly reasonable to say that any guy who exhibits jerk traits is probably a jerk for life, with brief moments of decency. You can’t change someone if it’s part of who they are and being a jerk is always part of who someone is. Either they’re decent human beings or they aren’t. So smarten up, pay attention and drive these jerks out of your life for good.
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Give thanks to cheesecake on Thanksgiving The crisp air, multi-toned leaves, and shorter hours of sunlight signal that fall is truly in our midst. However, our temporary departure from summer should not be a time to mourn. In fact, fall is a warm and welcoming season, one that brings with it a procession of delightful gatherings and celebrations. These happy events are enhanced with indulgent foods and hearty appetites to match it. Thanksgiving is the first string of holidays we look forward to. This holiday prepares the stomach for countless feasts to follow, some of which include Halloween, Christmas and New Years. Cream cheese is the essential ingredient to this smooth, creamy treat. Developed in 1872 by a dairyman in Chester, New York, this mild and tangy food is soft unripened cheese, made from cow’s milk. By law, it contains at least 33 per cent milk fat, and not more than 55 per cent moisture content. If you look at the ingredients list, sometimes you will find Gum Arabic
in it, which is added to maintain firmness and prolong shelf life. Cream cheese is very temperamental, so make sure that it is wrapped tightly in the fridge. Once opened, use it within a week. Nutritional benefits of this dairy delight include a good amount of protein, vitamin A, calcium and iron. This is the weekend for a celebration and in moderation cheesecake is the quintessential finale to wow family and friends alike. Besides, what else can stand up to a performance of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and the like?
Cheesecake Crust:
2 cups finely ground graham crackers (about 30 squares) 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened (do not use low fat or fat free) 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 pint sour cream 1 lemon, zested 1 tsp vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Good luck, enjoy and have a wonderful long weekend! To make the crust:
In a mixing bowl, combine the crust ingredients with a fork until evenly moistened. Lightly coat the bottom and sides of an eight-inch spring form pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the crumbs into the pan and, using the bottom of a measuring cup or the smooth bottom of a glass, press the crumbs down into the base and one-inch up the sides. Refrigerate for five minutes. Meanwhile,make the filling. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and free of any lumps (about four to five minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, and continue to beat slowly until combined. Gradually add sugar and beat until creamy, for one to two minutes. Add sour cream, lemon zest and vanilla. The batter should be well mixed but not over-beaten. Pour the filling into the crust-lined pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Set the cheesecake pan on a large piece of aluminum foil and fold up the sides around it.
Place the cake pan in a large roasting pan. Pour boiling water into the roasting pan until the water is about halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan; the foil will keep the water from seeping into the cheesecake. Bake for 45 minutes. The cheesecake should still jiggle when you take it out of the oven (it will firm up after chilling), so be careful not to overcook. Let cool in pan for 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator, loosely
covered, for at least four hours. Loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the inside rim. Unmold and transfer to a cake plate. Garnish with fresh berries if desired. To serve: Slice the cheesecake with a thin, non-serrated knife that has been dipped in hot water. Wipe dry after each cut. tli@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Cartoon copulation: hot or creepy? I’ve decided to declare October the official Hentai month for my column. When I mentioned this idea to some of my friends, half of them said “what’s that?” and the other half explained to the first half that it was “cartoon porn.” Technically, I suppose that is an accurate description, but I think that the often beautiful art and culture of hentai deserve a more detailed explanation. Hentai is pronounced “hen-tie.” It’s a Japanese word that literally means “strange appearance” though it is often colloquially defined as the Japanese translation for “perversion,” which doesn’t necessarily have negative connotations. In North America, “hentai” usually refers to sexually-explicit or adult-themed anime, manga and computer games. But in Japan, this pornographic material is referred to with terms like “ecchi” or “H anime” (sexual/pornographic anime), “eroanime” (derived from erotic anime), or “seijin manga” (adult manga) — and a person might be referred to as “hentai” (perverted). For those not in the know, Anime is a certain style of animation that
originated in Japan and features char- different reasons why someone might acters with big eyes and hairstyles that enjoy H anime. often defy gravity. Anime is extremely For some, it is the love of anime; popular all over they might have the world and favourite characHentai isn’t sick or ters from series there are different types of anime that they watch, weird; it’s just for different age such as Asuka groups. another portrayal of and Rei, from the Erotic drawpopular series the sex act which is “Evangelion.” ings and art have been around for Finding erotintrinsically centuries; in Jaic drawings of pan they became the characters beautiful. widely popular in is just another the Edo period. way to enjoy and At this time, it was common for men appreciate them on another level. to travel to the city and learn valu- Imagine if you could easily able skills before returning to their find erotic photos of your hometown to get married. favourite live action crush Controlled, legalised prostitu- from TV — that’s the fun tion and pornographic art were thing for anime fans: no introduced to fulfill the sexual needs matter what series or video of these men while they were away game you enjoy, it’s likely from home. that you can find erotic Even famous artists like Hokusai drawings featuring your — whose work you would have seen at favourite characters. the poster sale — were supplementFor others it is the perfecing their income by creating beautiful tion of the human body and the erotic woodcuts called shunga, which sex act portrayed in the H anime. might have been hung in the houses While researching this article online, of noblemen. It was also turned I found an essay on catsonmars.com into educational “pillow” books for that explained it’s “unlike real life sex newlyweds or printed with a few that may be tainted by uncertainty descriptive sentences and used as a or hesitation, there’s no bad sex masturbatory aid. in anime. Emotions are always at Some people are confused by the their most pure and unfettered attraction of hentai, “why would you in anime.” want to look at cartoons having sex You can also find any instead of real people?” There are type of “coupling” — and
I use the term loosely here — that you could possibly want: male-female, male-male (which is extremely popular with readers from both sexes), female-female, male-elf, female-demon, female-male-elf-catgirl-maledemon-female, etc., as well as any scenario you could possibly imagine! H anime is about expressing a fantasy; whether it is sex acts that might run counter to social norms or acts that are humanly or physically impossible. It’s all about expressing carnal desires and giving in to your subconscious, primal motivations. That’s why it’s not uncommon in H anime to see a woman being coerced into sex, but later taking the lead.
Many artists enjoy playing with their viewers’ socialised role expectations by creating characters who defy expected norms — like a blushing and innocent-looking librarian who actually runs a demon sex shop out of her basement; or a hunky man who is actually afraid of women. Hentai isn’t sick or weird; it’s just another portrayal of the sex act, which is intrinsically beautiful. And whether you choose to enjoy your sex with a partner, with actors on a video or with pictures or videos of your favourite anime characters; as long as everyone involved is enjoying themself, it’s all good. Keep track of all my articles online at http://lovinblg.blogspot.com. ssparling@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Tales of Homecoming weekend Deep in the heart of the Waterloo jungle, you can hear the Warriors rumble. On Saturday, September 30, while sitting in the frigid rain poorly dressed, the scoreboard of school spirit showed Waterloo was riding at nil and Laurier at ten and counting. Our Warriors fought hard, but in the end, it was the Hawks who took it. If being caught under mother
nature’s temper tantrum isn’t your forte, there was much to do on campus. Everyone’s favourite Treehouse channel character, Blue from Blue’s Clues, made an appearance. Children gawked and glared at their favourite furry blue dog with wide and excited eyes. If Treehouse isn’t your channel of interest and doesn’t necessarily show programs that keep you wide eyed, then how about The Amazing Race? UW had its own on campus version. While we didn’t have a program on television that millions watched, we did have quite the competition between teams on campus. However, the crowd turn out was disappointing. Sarah Hicks, first year student
and volunteer to the Amazing Race and other flying debris.” said, “I volunteered for HomecomWhile UW didn’t experience any ing expecting it to be a busy day vehicle bonfires, we did have our full of alumni share of thrills. excitement. With While off-cama wh o le fo ur pus parties conWe don’t have to teams in the ES tinued late into contemplate using the evenings and amazing race, it was far from the the bars were e x c i t e m e n t I mace to control the packed with celhad expected.” parties at next year’s ebrating WarMany students riors, on-camare now posing events, we still mea- pus, the dons the question: Is strug gled to homecoming all sure up pretty good. keep control. Hbout alumni Firstyear students or is there still may not have been feeling the dreary something for the students? The whole weekend was very fam- weather, but many were feeling the ily-oriented in comparison to other party life. But wait, this was only the homecomings such as the legendary Friday evening. Saturday promised Queen’s University. In 2005, Queen’s to be louder and harder than the considered canceling their homecom- previous night. The parties ran late ing because of all the violence that until the early morning. The idea of took place. CTV news reported that a one a.m. quiet hour was blown to “By the time it was over, a car had been smithereens. Dons tried to keep up with it all, flipped and set on fire, an ambulance blocked and police pelted with bottles but in a ratio of students to dons,
The University of Toronto is now accepting applications from top graduates flirting with the idea of pursuing their grad studies with us. We think it's a perfect match. You're brilliant and accomplished. We're an irresistible combination of scholarship and world-renowned research. But don't admire us for our brains alone. U of T is a vibrant campus located in North America's most multicultural city. Clearly we should meet when U of T visits the University of Waterloo on Oct. 19, 2006. Please ask your career centre for details and feel free to contact us any time. gradschool@sgs.utoronto.ca www.gradschool.utoronto.ca
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Does Canada have its own culture?
The cultural blender under examination
We polled our favourite Imprinters
international students. While my upbringing in Canada offers little in comparison to the tales of Melting pots and mosaics: these are overcoming insurmountable odds cliché metaphors used to describe to make it UW, it is nice to know multiculturalism. In Canada, the that I can always bring up a Larry cliché of choice is that of a mosaic, Smith quote and see a knowing where ethnic and cultural com- smile on the faces of friends from munities in Canada are distinct Korea, China, or Pakistan. This kind of cross-cultural intertiles — yes, tiles. Can you think of anything more boring than tiles? action at UW creates more worldly, What was the other option, culture informed students — inspiring visions of doing business across as curtains? Fortunately, multiculturalism at the globe, dreams of changing the UW is anything but boring. UW, K-W world, and cravings for all kinds of and Canada generally benefit from international food (I’m a shawarma multiculturalism in a way that does not man, myself). K-W and celebrate differCanada itself ence as a means In Canada, the provides e x onto itself, but as amples of the a foundation of cliché of choice is benefits of shared values. multiculturalThe major that of a mosaic, ism based on premise of mulwhere ethnic and common founticulturalism in dations. Canada is celcultural For example, ebrating differThe Perimeter ences. Despite communities in Institute brings this, what makes Canada are distinct t o g e t h e r r e multiculturalism searchers from on the UW camtiles — yes, tiles. around the pus dynamic is world based on the fact that people from diverse communities came their aptitude for theoretical physics. here with so much in common. UW itself brings together proStudents come to UW expecting fessors from, well, everywhere. to be challenged and to be part of The professionals at both orgaa community that values excellence nizations doubtlessly learn about and diversity. More than the cultural and ethnic other cultures because of their differences between groups on cam- shared values, not simply because pus, this mindset lays the foundation they are celebrating diversity by itself. for multiculturalism at UW. People are attracted to Canada, This common foundation that UW students share allows us to better because of the values embodied celebrate our differences. It is far easier in places like UW — freedom, to transcend barriers of culture and opportunity, hard work and tollanguage when you know that both erance. Starting from this shared founyou and your peers have to worry dation, the potential for multiculabout the same midterms. I have learned much about turalism is limitless. Just don’t call other countries and cultures from it a pot or tile.
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they were poorly outnumbered. By Sunday morning, students were dead tired and many dealings with a painful hangover; eyes were blotchy, faces pale and stomachs doing backflip after backflip. It’s a good thing that Sunday is recognized as a day of rest because after the weekend that many of us experienced, the rest was well needed. After a weekend of being decked out in our black and gold, endless partying and perhaps a few Homecoming events somewhere along the way, how do we measure up to the rivalry school homecomings? While all the Warriors may not attend the games to cheer until their voices are shot, and we don’t have to contemplate using mace to control the parties at next year’s events, we still measure up pretty good. We all take pride in this place called UW. We may not all know how to do it clean and conservative during the day, but for those of us who don’t, we know how to do it up at night.
Let us know what you think online! http://imprint.uwaterloo.ca
YES: “It’s a culture of values.”
— Margaret Clark, 4A political science
“Coffee Crisp, Caramilk, Aero, ketchup chips, poutine, Excel gum, Swedish Berries.” — Paul Marchwica, 2B systems design engineering
“Just because America steals all of it, doesn’t mean we don’t have any.” — Leslie Havens, 4A English
“Bon Cop, Bad Cop.”
— Emma Tarswell, 2A history
NO: “With a lack of a central religion, there’s no hope for a national culture.” — Shawn Bell, 4A environmental resource studies
“We don’t even have our own language — we took English.” — Christine Ogley, 2A social development studies
“There are too many immigrants.”
— Clive Peters, 4A international studies
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What is your hidden talent?
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“I’m a master of the Carlton dance.” Mike Christie
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1. Particularly bright 4. Japanese verse 9. Controversial cells 13. Dredges of wine 15. Thickening gum 16. Tropical tuber 17. Flesh 18. Make an excuse 19. Upper leafstock angle 20. Liver and white dog (two wds) 23. Migrane symptom 24. Not young 25. Subway coins 28. Archaic gratuity 30. Golf goal 33. Scene of the original sin 34. How not to spell the Clapton hit 35. In the red 36. Sailmaker’s tools (three wds) 40. Fifth dominant note in a musical scale 41. Give forth 42. An independent chieftain, think UAE 43. More than one en 44. Heavier than a foil 45. Swine pen 47. Mark of respect 48. Arm bone 49. Traditional Asian plant (two wds) 57. Paperless exam 58. Swift rotations 59. Musical threesome 60. Ratio of the opposite to the hypotenuse 61. Abraham’s wife 62. Stephen Lewis’ concern 63. Droops 64. Cantankerons
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1. Sought after charity 2. Voyeur glance 3. Rip 4. Scottish delicacy 5. Old American filmmaker 6. Stravinsky’s first name 7. Gene Simmons’ band 8. Untouched by man 9. Support 10. Robert De Niro early movie vehicle 11. Due south lake 12. Gangster’s girlfriend 14. Regular payment 21. British grandmother 22. Name of Supreme being in Islam 25. Needing a massage 26. Ancient theatre
27. Ship bottoms 28. Trial location 29. Officer’s assistant 30. Anthology content 31. Look forward to 32. Dry again 34. Shine a laser beam 37. Archaic rest period after giving birth 38. Strong black coffee 39. Boating event 45. Abounding with puddles 46. Hostel 47. Marketing goals 48. Relating to a forearm bone 49. Teen British songstress Stone 50. Elaborate song for solo voice 51. Sharp feeling 52. Bridge length 53. Ireland in the native tongue 54. Norse Greenland settler 55. Anti drunk driving program 56. Offensively curious
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Islands’ frontman Nick Diamonds tells of tough break ups, bad beef, and learning to move on
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Even the loss of drummer Jamie Thompson can’t keep the Islands gang from getting close, personal and upbeat about their music and life in a big-name band. Angelo Florendo staff reporter
It all began with an innocuous news post on the band’s website. “Jamie [Thompson] has left Islands, but the band waltzes on!” reads the optimistic message written in May. Though it appeared frontman Nick Diamonds was handling the departure of his creative collaborator and long-time drummer incredibly well, the short message — tellingly written in a distant, third-person hand — wasn’t convincing enough for fans and even less so for Diamonds himself. Notoriously sarcastic, not many could seriously believe his end-of-post assertion that “Islands are forever.” Even fewer could have anticipated the result. Instead of breaking up, starting from scratch or even taking a short break, Diamonds quickly found a replacement drummer, packed up his equipment and hit the road for another tour, which included a recent stop at the Starlight Lounge in Waterloo. “I don’t think people take us seriously,” said Diamonds as his dirty-blond hair and striped hoodie hid all but his mouth and left eye. “I’m a serious musician and I’m trying to do something very, very serious.” It’s a moment of unexpected openness and vulnerability, yet Diamonds seems comfortable under the protection of his guitar, rest-
ing across his abdomen like wooden armour. Having five extremely talented musicians sitting within arms length also helps. Though their debut album Return to the Sea was completed before the formation of the current line-up (instead featuring the likes of Sara Neufeld from the Arcade Fire, among others), Diamonds is happy with his new band. “If I had my way then I think it will be [the final line-up] but there are always unseen variables,” warned Diamonds. “Like people going crazy and becoming heroin addicts.” His slight uncertainty shows a wavering confidence in the wake of Thompson’s departure, ironically heightened by his usual insincerity. But if his confidence in specific members has weakened, it only seems to have reinforced his belief in Islands as a band, who routinely take the stage draped in all-white uniforms. “We’re more like a family,” said Diamonds, starting honestly and continuing with cryptic sarcasm. “Gay dad, straight mom. Dad doesn’t know he’s gay until after he’s had the kids but the mother and father remain very close.” Mrs. Diamonds and Mr. Thompson may have separated, but it’s more like they’re sleeping in different beds rather than different area codes. The parents of the Islands family have taken the new situation well, but we can’t forget about the children. “Kids are very
different from one another. Some reacted to their father coming out as a homosexual badly and just got fucked up from it because they were very close with their father.” Thompson’s exit is a harsh reality, but it’s impossible not to snicker at Diamonds’ interpretation and finding humour in hurt is something Islands does — and enjoys — quite well. “I think finding humour in really dark shit is enjoyable. We get a kick out of it,” said Diamonds. There’s an underlying comedy that makes each song on Return to the Sea feel like an inside joke. Pop music is supposed to feel arbitrary, but the fact that these jokes recount apocalyptic tales of volcano eruptions (as in “Volcanoes”) and sailing trips on the ribs of a whale (“Where There’s a Will, There’s a Whalebone”) unfortunately makes listeners feel like they’re outside the circle of friends who had a chance of laughing. Sharp wit and easy listening, however, keep the confused smiling. In the aforementioned whale-tale, Diamonds warns potential observers, “Laying low in a tropical hideout, if anyone finds out, I’ll turn their lights out. “It’s the contrast between the dark and aggressive,” said Diamonds of his approach. “It’s like, ‘I’ll fucking kill you if you get near me.’ There’s nothing funny about that. But then in a weird, twisted way there’s humour in that.”
Humour and aggression are hard things to balance and a recent “joke feud” with fellow Montrealers, The Stills, failed to make some members laugh. “Did you interview their bass player?” asked Diamonds, reffering to Oliver Crowe. “He is a bitter man. Everyone else was cool about it; I’m friends with the other guys.” But after hearing a quote by Crowe calling Diamonds a “fucking tool,” he has to pause for a moment to decide his course of action. “I would like to think that I can do things a little more maturely,” replied Diamonds with unexpected composure. “There’s definitely a responsibility that comes with having five other people looking up to you. If you’re just being a complete ass, you’re setting a bad example.” It’s clear Diamonds realizes his new position as undisputed band leader and, more importantly, is ready to take Islands and move forward. Aware of the five surrounding family members who witnessed the slanderous remarks, Diamonds performs some careful parenting. “I’m not here to mudsling, I’m trying to be a good person. But if someone gets on my bad side, I do hold grudges. I love revenge.” Islands naysayers, watch your backs. aflorendo@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Hatebreed Supremacy Roadrunner Records
If your idea of a good time is tying your shirt around your mouth like you’re about to rob a liquor store and getting into a pit of shirtless dudes swinging your fists like a gorilla in heat, then Hatebreed’s latest release is for you. This album is basically an hour of boring hardcore with toughguy “never let it die!!!” lyrics that repeat the same high school metal band guitar riffs with about four breakdowns in each song. If this sounds at all appealing to you, then by all means make sure to download some of these songs after you’re done buying eighth graders their cigarettes; however, if like me you prefer music that’s at least fresh, exciting or somewhat stimulating, leave this pile on the side of the road. Don’t get me wrong, I love heavy music as much as the next guy with camouflage shorts and a Dillinger shirt, but this stuff is just rehashed garbage with which idiot kids will try and scare their mothers. Supremacy isn’t a fitting title for this album, but should you go to Taco Bell and order a few rounds of nachos supreme, the next morning’s bowel movement will sum up this record quite nicely. — Andrew King
The Smashup Being and Becoming Warcon
I don’t know much about this band, but I gave this record a few listens while sitting at my computer wasting time.
This album isn’t as bad as I thought it would be judging by the song titles/lyrics/artwork, but that doesn’t mean it’s any good either. I give this band at least a bit of credit for trying to do something somewhat differently in the “scene” full of over production and recycled sing-scream heart break songs. This album is fresh in its approach, and The Smashup don’t come off as ripping off their peers in too many ways; however, that being said, the lyrical content here is about as stimulating as sex in a retirement home, and this dudes voice is the vocal equivalent of what the residents leave in their Depends. All in all, this album isn’t bad enough to be ragged on any further, but sure isn’t good enough to warrant any more praise than has already been given. Basically the Smashup are an AAA ball player that stepped up to the plate in the majors with admirable poise, but went down in three. — Andrew King
Ludacris Release Therapy Def Jam Recordings
He went from urban radio DJ, Chris Lova Lova, to the name you all know and love today, Ludacris. A good change, I think — maybe the only recent change that Ludacris has to offer. A child’s voice at the start of the CD disclaims that, “the thoughts and views expressed on this album are direct reflections of a new generation,” which got me excited for something new. Something revolutionary. “Grew up a Screw Up” was a nice surprise. Using a Biggie sample in this song didn’t ring of rhetoric
(OK, we get it — you’re old school. Whatever.). Rather, Ludacris used it for inspiration that utilizes an effective theme of evolving and maturing — sort of. “Girls Gone Wild” is a good example of an exhausted, not-sorevolutionary angle. The lyrics “I’m like hot sauce with extra flavor/So put it on your tongue for your mouth to savor,” sum up the whole song. It wasn’t the only one on there like this. “Woozy,” featuring R. Kelly — actually, I’ll stop there. Almost needless to say, it’s a slow jam about R. Kelly and Ludi taking the girls from the club to their beds. Haven’t ever heard a song like that, have you? Perhaps I’m expecting too much from Ludi — I have the utmost respect for him as an artist and I tend to enjoy his style; however, this CD brought nothing new to the scene and was a bit disappointing. — Kinga Jakab
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— whose monotone moan was perfect for the band’s gloomy aesthetic — once handled vocals, the new look Uncut has their own whiny, tone-deaf frontman in Derek Tokar, who feigns societal disappointment and general despair throughout their uninspired album. The band rests on repeated guitar riffs and baselines to a similar degree as their previous effort and, to their credit, the album maintains a fairly swift pace that hardcore fans may find enticing. Unfortunately, the band never messes with basic song structure nor do they play around with guitar tones and effects, something that once seperated Uncut from the rest of the pack. High points like Dark Horse show enough fangs to expect some bite. But nothing ever materializes from these mediocre tracks but nothing ever materializes. Uncut’s latest only proves that the only thing worse than a terrible follow-up is a forgettable one. — Angelo Florendo
Uncut Modern Currencies Paper Bag Records
With bands like The Stills switching to country and the outright demise of The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower, the post-punk swing started by Interpol in 2002 is clearly on its last leg. One band with enough foresight to mess with the usual formula during the Joy Division rip-off craze was Toronto’s Uncut, whose debut album threw in hard-hitting techno beats and electro-effects into the mix. But in lieu of the current Ian Curtis rebellion, the band has instead decided to steal from hardcore bands like And You Will Know Us From the Trail of Dead. Whereas founder Ian Worang
Dreamt for Light Years in the Belly of a Mountain Sparklehorse Capitol Records
effect of making listeners feel like they are in a small, intimate club watching the band through the haze of dim-coloured lights and smoke (the club must be somewhere outside Ontario). Usually that level of atmosphere takes expensive sound systems, comfortable seating, good friends and at least a few drinks. Sparklehorse, however, can create and sustain real ambiance without all that effort, and even when coming through the crappiest of computer sound systems. Much of the band’s sustained sound comes from melodic intermittent strings and keyboard effects behind distinct, varied guitar contrasted against the gentle wavering of band leader Mark Linkous’ voice. It feels both far larger and more diminutive than it is. The instruments ask you to sit back while the vocals demand you to listen closely. It is difficult to tell whether the fourth studio release from Virginiabased rock group Sparklehorse can be described as mostly hopeful with a tinge of melancholy or having a predominantly morose tone with a nonetheless positive aftertaste. In short, this album defies classification. At first, it sounds Radiohead-y — no surprise considering Linkous has worked with Thom Yorke of Radiohead in the past — but the songs in this collection are far more structurally conventional. If you’ve never heard of Sparklehorse, but have ever caught yourself enjoying the sounds of Radiohead, Tom Waits, the Rheostatics or even Death Cab for Cutie, definitely check this CD out, even if for nothing other than its impressive album art. How impressive? Let’s just say they take the whole sparkly horse thing quite literally.
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October 9: Oktoberfest, Bands at the Aud — The Aud 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — $5 per adult, $10 per family
Bob Dylan — “Nettie Moore”
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Dresden Dolls — “Coin-Operated Boy” Guru — “Revolution” Imog en Heap — “Meantime” The Sleepy Jackson Lovers — “Tell the Girls”
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Soups for the soul
The Secrets of Jesuit Soupmaking: A Year of Our Soups Brother Rick Curry S.J. Penguin Compass
“There is something so comforting about soup. It touches something deeply rooted in our lives.” This book is a journey around the world and through the year. The soups in this book are divided into church seasons: Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. Interspersed with the recipes are engaging stories and anecdotes from Rick Curry’s travels, as well as from Jesuit history and lore. The recipes are great and the tales make them nourishing for the soul as well as the body. With soups from around the world and tales of travels, life, loss and joy, the book will be a pleasure to read: the words of wisdom can be savoured as you enjoy the soups. Curry, entered the Society of Jesus in 1961. In the last 40 years he has been an actor, baker, teacher and author. He founded the National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped, a non-
profit acting school for persons with disabilities. With both a masters and doctorate in arts, he has created the first residential center for arts for persons with disabilities. What I love most about this book is how the author opens up to us, sharing his life, travels and his religious order, the Jesuits. Curry shares stories about the Jesuit community, but he also makes the distinction between myth and truth; he quotes a brother Jesuit John Courtney Murray who stated: “A myth is that which never happened, but is forever true.” In this book he tries to capture that spirit with both the soups and the stories; he tries to capture the learning and memory of Jesuits around the world. But the really nice thing about the recipes in this collection is that they are all accessible. There is nothing worse than picking up a cookbook and having to find out what the ingredients are and traveling all over to track them down. These recipes don’t fall into that category; any student could find the items at the local grocery store. The meals are easy to prepare, and could give you a new soup a week for more than a year. Many of the soups also offer variations for even greater variety. For example, there is a recipe for basic chowder that has variations for clam, crab or corn. In comparison to Soup Crazy, a cookbook by What’s For Dinner? host Ken Kostick, all of these recipes are accessible to the average student’s kitchen. You won’t need special pots or utensils, or a dictionary to figure out what the instructions mean. This book will help keep you warm in body and in spirit. It would be a great addition to a student’s kitchen or even any soup-lover’s bookshelf. And if you want a real challenge he also wrote Secrets of Jesuit Breadmaking — after all, what could be better than homemade bread and soup for supper on a cold fall evening? — Steven R. McEvoy
Gehry’s greatness seen on screen, in scribbles
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Frank Gehry’s whimsical architecture is explored in this humble film. Sketches of Frank Gehry Sydney Pollack Sony Pictures
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For reasons unknown, some people come into existence with a particular ability to create. Some of these privileged individuals employ their ability to sketch caricatures at fairs, construct beautiful sculptures, paint remarkable portraits, or design breathtaking architecture. Frank Gehry is a brilliant architect who, instead of creating merely buildings, creates art. Sketches of Frank Gehry is a fascinating documentary about the life and work of this world-renowned architect (who, might I add, is Canadian). The film is very casual and impromptu, which is perfect for portraying such a modest man. Instead of being completely factual and narrated like many documentaries, we learn the most from conversations between Gehry and his coworkers and particularly his friend Sydney (who follows him around for almost the entire movie). To add objectivity, we learn about other peoples’ opinions of Gehry and his work through short interviews. These informal opinions allow the film to be less boastful and more sincere. I consider them to be informal due to one in which the interviewee is wearing a white bath robe and sunglasses while holding a glass of wine — his appearance alone is definitely the comedic peak of the documentary. Rather than making bold claims of utter greatness and genius, some of his work is shown to
speak for itself. This works out perfectly, since it will leave you speechless (and we all hate awkward silent moments). I’m no artist, but the buildings that were shown in this film amazed me with their creativity and unpredictability. The most intriguing aspect of Frank Gehry is the way in which he goes about designing a building. Put in the simplest terms, he turns some seemingly randomly drawn scribbles into a model which he and his associates play around with until it looks its best. Sounds like the artistic architecture business is nothing but fun and games, right? Well, between you and me, I bet it is. Lucky bastards. In all seriousness though, Gehry’s artistic vision is both extraordinary and inspiring. His methods, although they might appear to be reminiscent of kindergarten Lego playtime, are actually astounding once their final products are shown. It was a pleasure to see such an enjoyable documentary about someone so unique, who puts the fun in functionality (with respect to his imaginative architecture). Seeing this documentary has taught me two very valuable lessons: there’s a lot more to architecture than just practicality and that scribbled lines can actually become something very large and stunning. I know that I personally will not look at another building in the same manner ever again nor will I ever make fun of scribbled drawings. Who knows? It could be the blueprint of a masterpiece. — Andrew Abela
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Mockery and merry-making Lest we forget... with Canada’s Colin Mochrie Remembering the real, artistic German legacy at this year’s Oktoberfest
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Mochrie and Sherwood pose with a Cameron Seafood waitress after their last K-W show. Dinh Nguyen assistant arts editor
It was a wet day, a gloomy day, a day where the sky was dark and the clouds stared down to spit at me. Still, at 8 p.m. I made my way to Centre in the Square to bathe in the presence of improv legends Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood (Whose Line is it Anyway alumni). It was a day that was about to get better. Having never seen Mochrie and Sherwood on Whose Line is it Anyway, I did not know what to expect. To my surprise I spent the night crying in laughter and staring in awe as I giggled at their brilliant wit and puns.
a male and female where chosen from the audience to manoeuvre Mochrie and Sherwood’s bodies, as they improvised the scene. “I warn you: we are human, we can only go so far. If you feel resistance, please stop. If you want us to move a leg, touch here; if you want us to go home with you” — Mochrie pointed to Sherwood’s pant-covered crotch “touch this lovely little spot here.” The audience giggles. “And Owen, same for you.” The crowd broke out into hysterical laughter. The lady behind me screeched like a crossbreed of Woody Woodpecker and a neutered parrot. This went on for the entire night.
game.” One hundred mousetraps were laid on the stage floor as Mochrie and Sherwood played the roles of blindfolded bank robbers running though a minefield. The game, however, strayed from the theme. It didn’t have much to do with bank robbing — only Mochrie and Sherwood luring each other into snapping off their toes. Soon after, it became a live cartoon on stage, as the two actors began throwing mousetraps at each other. My favourite part was when Mochrie was holding on to a safety rope at the edge of the stage. Sherwood snuck by and put a mousetrap on Mochrie’s fingers.
If humour is what you look for in a partner, then Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are two of the sexiest men on earth. Aside from the introduction done by a Centre in the Square representative, the show was indeed spectacular. Mochrie and Sherwood where shameless, they entered the stage making poses of foot lifting and body wiggling. The audience cheered. Sherwood then greeted the audience and gave a brief outline of the evening’s show. “For those of you who are wondering what Colin and I will be doing, Colin and I are wondering the very same thing.” The audience giggled as Sherwood made a reference to improvising, “…we will be playing some games that you’ve seen on Whose Line and some games you will never see on Whose Line.” He then moved on to asking the audience a question. “For those of you who’ve seen Whose Line how many of you think we had advance notice of what was going to happen that night?” Half the audience raised their hands as the others clapped. “Um, you people are bastards” Sherwood stated casually, the audience laughing in response. Throughout the night Mochrie and Sherwood entertained the audience as they played numerous acting games. Their first roles were to play two German puppets installing windows in the “body moving game.” Two volunteers,
Mochrie and Sherwood went on to play many other overwhelmingly hilarious games. Of these consisted the classic “If you know what I mean” game where they took turns saying sentences with “if you know what I mean” at the end. The game was performed to an ongoing theme of Mochrie’s character running over a lifeguard with his boat: “So you, um rear-ended that lifeguard pretty hard, if you know what I mean… He won’t be walking for a while, if you know what I mean… They said you came up right from behind him, if you know what I mean… think the bones went right through, if you know what I mean” Sherwood paused, speechless, trying to hold in laughter. The audience’s busting screams began turning into little giggles. Finally, he reprised with “Did you have a hard time getting out, after you rear-ended him? If you know what I mean.” The audience went hysterical once again. “I sort of lost consciousness after that, if you know what I mean… Were you stiff ? If you know what I mean” Colin too ironically became stiff and yelled, “freeze!” — beginning their next act. Another game that got the audience going was the ever so popular, “world’s most dangerous improv
Soon after Sherwood removed his blindfold and started aiming mousetraps at Colin. It was the most hysterical moment of the night. The audience went ballistic. Following this was the intermission, where a man was carried off by paramedics, probably because he almost laughed himself to death. Ending the night, Mochrie and Sherwood played more games and sang a song which summarised the entire show. It was heart-warming and brilliantly done. Sherwood has a dreamy voice. Other than the Woody-Parrot lady behind me, who by the end of the added a hyena roar to her screech, I found the show extremely enjoyable. No words could truly describe the sensation it brought the audience, only hysterical laughter. If humour is what you look for in a partner, then Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are two of the sexiest men on earth. I could tell by the audience’s hysteria that many wanted to make passionate love to the two of them on stage. If you missed the show and would like to catch them elsewhere, find tour dates at www.myspace. com/colinandbradshow or www. colinandbradshow.com. dnguyen@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
My dear readers, over the following week many of you will indulge in the orgy of beer-driven excess that is Canada’s Great Bavarian Festival, the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. Many of you will no doubt be eager to “get your Onkel Hans on,” and I myself admit I cannot say no to a free pancake breakfast (scheduled for October 7 in Uptown Waterloo). I am worried, however, that this exuberant celebration of German heritage drowns certain important aspects of the country’s history in beer, lederhosen and das boot. It saddens my heart to think that we can wave the German flag with such utter ignorance to the past, forgetting about events that happened less than a century ago, events that have changed the way we look at the world. Therefore, I believe that it is very important this year that we all take a moment out of our festivities to pause and remember something that affected so many lives not so long ago. Indeed, readers, I hope this week you will be able to put down your beer stein and remember, just for a moment, how important German Expressionism was to the world of Art. Yes, dear readers, it saddens my fragile heart to think that such an important movement can be discarded as quickly as spoiled bratwurst. I sometimes lie awake at night, thinking of the thousands that will flood clubs like the Schwaben and Concordia this week, wondering how they can forget these brave German heroes, these noble men and women who dug deep into their souls and psyches to withdraw the purest form of emotional expression, bestowed as a gift to us upon their canvases. Few understand that Munich, besides being the home of Germany’s own Oktoberfest, was also
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the birthplace of Der Blaue Reiter, a group of artists fundamental to the development of Expressionist ideology. Along with Dresden’s Die Brücke, Der Blaue Reiter acted as an avenue for which the movement’s philosophies were expounded. Under their influence, the technique of combining vivid colour, emotional tension and often violent imagery spread throughout Europe. Expressionism was conceived to be the opposite of Impressionism, which in turn is defined as a rejection of immediate perception. Art Historian Antonin Matijeek wrote in 1910 that Expressionist art was the result of “images that pass through a mental person’s soul as through a filter, which rids them of all substantial accretions to produce their clear essence.” From this spawns a legacy of energetic emotional reactions left on German canvases. Distortion, deconstruction, modified reality — oh my dear readers, it is material enough to make any art snob, from the lowliest novice to the most venerated master, salivate with heightened expectation. Take, for instance, the strong, almost offensive colours of Emil Nolde’s Christ Among the Children, or the passionate force lines of Franz Marc’s Fate of the Animals. This is art born from the raw power of emotion and meant to invoke just as powerful a reaction. I feel I would have a reason to smile at Thanksgiving if you did this for me, dear readers: if you paused from ogling Ms. Oktoberfest for just one moment to recall this aspect of German culture. This weekend, raise a toast to Nolde and Marc, to Gabrielle Munter and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Thank them for putting German art on the map, and for building a bridge to the more universally-resonant Abstraction movement. Do this for me, and I promise I will not be so offended that you know nothing about Bauhaus or Berlin Dada. At least you know something. Godspeed. cmoffat@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Diversity concert rocked out for half-full dance floor Ill Scarlet , Pocket Dwellers and Joel Plaskett stir up incredible music at UW’s Fed Hall
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illScarlett chills in the green room before they open up for Joel Plaskett. Brendan Pinto staff reporter
On stage for a sound check performed as though the building was at capacity, Joel Plaskett bellows along with his band, the Emergency, seeking the audio perfection he always seems to find. Having played in Montreal the previous day only to get back to their hotel at 2:30 a.m., the group awoke at 7:30 a.m. to drive in from Kingston that very morning. He dedicates himself to making his music sound as euphonious as possible, having lengthy discussions with the sound technicians, wearing a stoic facade. At last he walks over, visibly exhausted but still ready to speak with Imprint. His youthful appearance belies the wisdom behind his 14 years of professional music experience. Sitting down, he leans forward on the table with a bottle of water looking weary from a long day. After a brief orientation of small talk discussing his fatigue, we begin the interview. So, how do you like Waterloo? I always like Waterloo. I’ve played the Starlight I don’t know how many times and Jane Bond back in the day a lot. So I always enjoy it, it’s a good town. It doesn’t feel that unlike Halifax because it’s a university town, St. Mary’s and Dalhousie you know? What are the differences between the crowds here in Ontario, or anywhere else in Canada and the crowds you play for on the East Coast? It’s interesting anywhere in Canada or even the States, people always know that we are playing and there are a large group of maritimers that show up. We built up a following there, that follows us, which is great. Hometown crowds are predictably and generally quite wound up. And we draw big numbers back east. Which is great for us, but Toronto has always been amazing. I’ve been playing for years, my previous band Thrush Hermit use to tour up here all the time. We’ve had a lot of people who have followed our career […]
Certain things come and go, like you get on the radio or you know like there are these good things that happen, but at the same time ... if I am not selling a lot of records or if I’m not on the radio or if I’m not on television, I never really get much play on Much Music, I still have an audience who comes out to see the show. For indie music especially, why do you think there is such a wealth of talent to come out of the East Coast? Well, there is a musical history to the place. You’ve got Scottish and Irish and British story telling history and then the Celtic fiddling tradition. People play music socially on the East Coast — music at parties, live music. That’s not something that happens everywhere. I grew up around music on the south shore; my dad played in a local group and people [would] come over and play in the kitchen. Even though [we play] a lot of rock stuff, and that doesn’t directly pertain to the rock stuff, it’s in that spirit which music is made [...] — to entertain each other and your community as opposed to making a huge amount of money. Or it’s like you grow up around music and you play it so the motives are entertainment and social. And I also think the isolation of the East Coast played a part in the creativity of the rock scene and for songwriters. You don’t get a ton of touring acts out east because it’s a far destination, a lot of bands will choose to only go to Montreal. A lot of local bands have to entertain each other. You aren’t constantly exposed to national touring acts — a lot of bands do make the effort — but we traditionally have less access to music other than what you buy at the record store so you go out and you start a band and you play for your friends. And that’s the entertainment. The interesting thing is that [in] Halifax that there are a lot of pubs and bars and there is so much live music and venues considering the size of the city. Do you have any particular bands who you enjoy playing with? I’ve been lucky to tour with a lot of people who I admire and
respect — Sarah Harmer, Kathleen Edwards, great songwriters I’ve done shows with this past year. Two Hours Traffic, a young band from PEI, is another example. I like when the show feels like a cool match. It can be diverse but I like people who don’t have much of an ego[…] I’ve played with Ron Sexsmith a couple of times and I felt really lucky to do that. I did the tour with The Tragically Hip a couple of years ago and that was an awesome opportunity, it was great. So why do you think you were chosen to headline the diversity campaign? The offer came to us as an offer for a show and the context of it wasn’t ever really given to me. I’m sorta happy to be the entertainment for any given event. I’m flattered, certainly I approve of it. So you’re against racism? [laughter] Yes I am against racism. I’m all for diversity. We’re a bunch of white boys from Halifax, Dartmouth, but we certainly are inspired to play music that draws on many influences. […] When you talk about diversity it hinges on respecting peoples personal expression. Whether it’s who they are based on the colour of their skin, what they like to do, whether they’re straight or gay and so for me music is a form of self-expression. […] As an artist you are always trying to find common ground and it often surprises yourself who you find it with […] All these people I find myself getting along with that I wouldn’t have got along with, but they get down with the music and you find that as your common ground even if you don’t agree politically or anything, you get together in other ways. Discussion went on for a while longer, and could have lasted for hours. He was as selfless with his time as he was for the entire day with a genuine desire to perform in all aspects of the music industry with unwavering resolve. bpinto@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Dennis Passley intoxicates the audience with his sax solo. Brendan Pinto staff reporter
Kicking off the September 29 diversity concert to a modest crowd that never really seemed to fill out, Ill Scarlet was first on stage, passionately belting out their playful lyrics. Both bassist and lead singer bounded across the stage with reckless abandon, drawing attention to their songs both through the power of their performance and the energy in their activity on stage at UW’s Fed Hall. Upon perusal of their MySpace account, there were several comments lauding Ill Scarlet’s performance, but just as many lamenting the fact that many fans were not able to gain entrance as they were not UW students. This was an issue for not just this band, but also the others — Joel Plaskett in particular. This was unfortunate as the lack of attendance definitely coloured the night negatively. It seemed that many students who had come for the later acts were surprised with the strength of the performance given by the young opening band from Mississauga. Pocket Dwellers then took to the stage after a brief intermission without the benefit of a sound check earlier in the day unlike other bands. This minor detail was instantly lost in the brilliant performance. The highlight of this intoxicating set was a sax solo by Dennis Passley who drew everyone in with an impassioned riff that left the crowd wanting more. Between songs Nigel, the MC, even gave the crowd a taste of true T-dot freestyle that at once mesmerized and destroyed any preconception of what a freestyle verse could potentially be. Once again, despite the meager attendance on the dance floor, one
concert-goer even briefly stopped dancing to tell the music nerd with the clipboard taking notes just how much she was enjoying the show. It was clear that although the turnout was disappointing, those who were there were thoroughly impressed with the entertainment provided by the band. Joel Plaskett, the most anticipated artist of the night, took to the stage last and met all expectations with a robust performance commensurate with the effort and seriousness he puts into all of his work. Despite being the most popular of all the artists in attendance that night, still less than half the main floor was filled. The discipline and professionalism with which Plaskett approaches his craft translate into an incontestable presence. While many artists will invite the crowd to join in with a rhythmic clap, the crowd gathered in front of the stage to do so without coaxing. Through all songs up until the end of the night, there was an unmistakable intensity that refused to ebb, even for a moment. The set ended sooner than anyone in attendance wanted, but it was understandable for all the musicians to leave rather unceremoniously as the size of the crowd was certainly less than inspiring. The show delivered all that it had promised. While, ostensibly, there were few to fill the space around the stage, the upstairs licensed area was full. This was an unfortunate sour point in the concert as the sparsity on the main floor did poignantly detract from the atmosphere that is all too important for a great show. The ultimate feeling of the night was that of a concert filled with incredible music, yet without the audience needed to enjoy the amazing experience. bpinto@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Prof. Gillham receives Award of Excellence in Research for groundwater cleaning system Adam Gardiner staff reporter
In 1972, a young Bob Gillham began his UW career as a professor in the department of earth sciences and chemistry. Thirty-four years, seven patents and one Order of Canada later, Gillham, now acting chair of the earth sciences and chemistry department, admits that his plans to retire aren’t slowing him down one bit. “I don’t plan on leaving any time in the immediate future,” he proudly told Imprint in an interview. Of course, he has a lot to be proud about. On September 18, it was announced by the UW Provost’s office that Gillham would be one of three professors receiving UW’s Award for Excellence in Research this year. “His impact on many areas of the hydrologic and environmental sciences is immeasurable,” wrote the Provost’s office, “and has focused a great deal of attention worldwide on research being conducted at the University of Waterloo.” Part of that impact is related to the Canadian Water Network, a national research organization he was instrumental in helping to form in 2001. But it is the creation of the Iron Permeable Reactive Barrier, or IPRB, that is arguably the crowning achievement of Gillham’s career — and a continuing source of research for himself and for students in the earth sciences department. A groundbreaking technique for cleaning groundwater, IPRB technology has been sold and installed in 100 sites in countries around the world
since the first unit was constructed in 1995. IPRB technology involves constructing a wall of granular iron particles below ground. The wall crosses the path of groundwater that has been contaminated by chlorinated solvents, the organic compounds found in industrial cleaners and degreasers. Iron, as Dr. Gillham discovered, destroys such compounds, turning them into non-toxic substances such as ethane. Thus, the water is passively cleaned as it moves through the iron wall in a process that requires no energy source nor emits any harmful by-products into the surrounding environment. Another advantage of IPRB technology is its flexibility, as the system can be adapted to a variety of sites. It’s also a very long-term solution, making it cost-effective; Dr. Gillham estimated that the iron walls could last up to 40 years before requiring maintenance or replacement. Surprisingly enough, the discovery of the science behind IPRB happened quite by accident. “In 1984,” recalls Gillham, “a graduate student was conducting experiments to examine the sorption of organic contaminant onto materials used to construct wells. During these tests he observed that when in contact with various metals, the organic contaminants dissolved in water disappeared. About four years later we examined the data and conducted further tests and confirmed that the contaminants were being degraded to non-toxic compounds.”
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Prof. Gillham began his career at the UW with soil sciences before concentrating on water and hydrogeology, where his research is now recognized worldwide. Gillham then realized he might be able to put their findings to good use. “At the time,” he said, “chlorinated solvents in groundwater were gaining recognition as a major environmental problem, and our laboratory results seemed to point in the direction of a potential solution.” Although his work has revolved primarily around water, Gillham was
originally involved in soil sciences when he came to UW over 30 years ago. But he was quickly drawn to the advances the university was making in the field of hydrogeology. “The department of earth sciences had made a committment to develop a strong program in groundwater science,” said Gillham. “The faculty had a strong interest in geochemis-
try and groundwater contamination, at a time when groundwater quality was just starting to become a major environmental concern.” Gillham credits that pioneering spirit as helping make UW “an international leader in the area of groundwater quality.” See GEOCHEMISTRY, page 26
Carty assesses Canada in research, development and innovation
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On September 29, former faculty member Arthur J. Carty lectured students and professors alike, on the importance of science. Adam Chauvin reporter
Arthur J. Carty, Canada’s national science advisor to the prime minister, delivered an inaugural lecture on September 29, entitled The Changing Face of Science: Canadian Strengths and National Challenges. As a former faculty member of UW, he was warmly welcomed by all who attended, including professors, former colleagues and students.
Carty expressed gratitude to Frank Karasek, a significant contributor and well respected member of the science community of Waterloo. Special attendees included UW President Johnston, who introduced the lecture stating, “Knowledge is a sovereign tool in communities in the decades ahead.” The presentation was an analysis and comparison of Canada’s performance on a global scale in terms of research, development and innovation in science. Overall, Canada is
strong in research and generally well-equipped, technologically, but lagging in the translation of research ideas into innovation strength. “Economy needs to be based on knowledge and innovation,” says Carty. “Teamwork and cooperation are also paradigm to the development of this new era.” Carty expressed the belief that as Canadians, “We need to improve commercialization performance.” The focus of the speech was about support for research and development and how it is necessary to become more efficient and dedicated to research and development so as to hold our place in the market as a leader on innovation and technology. Funding for research and development is a necessity to improve our marketing in science. Our current gross domestic expenditures on research and development (GERD) has increased 4.4 per cent from 20042005; this is not because of commitments of companies but rather a public investments increase. Our GERD/GDP is currently standing at $28.4 billion which has been a significant rise from the $12 billion 10 years ago. “Companies do not spend enough on research and development,” says Carty. “Canadian companies lack
soft skills in commerce.” This revelation is what fuels his belief that it is necessary to have interdisciplinary development skills and tools of more than one discipline. Carty was quite appreciative of the science and business program described to him here at Waterloo, which is a support to his belief of integration disciplines for success. A problem in the promotion of science in Canada is in piquing the interest of those in younger generations and elevating public perceptions. When parents are asked if they would want their children to be more involved in science they are often very supportive, however the interest of the children is not there. To show “the magic of science” is a necessary measure to inspire thought and interest in the field. Carty views the elementary school education system as providing to their pupils “little excitement in the science exposure they have in school.” Public perception in general seems dissatisfied with Canada’s scientific performance; less than half of all Canadians look at Canada as having a capable and productive science community. There are many programs, however, in which Canada is in-
volved, proving ourselves as great scientists and skilled in manners of business. A Canadian success story mentioned was the NASA station in Mauna Kea, Hawaii, the buildings and telescopes of which were built by a small Canadian company, Co-steel. There are also many projects that Canada is initiating and working with including: NINT (a nanotechnology facility in Alberta), MARS (Medical and Related Science, Toronto), NEPTUNE (North East Pacific Time Series Undersea Networked Experiments), INTERVALS (A level three pathogen facility in Saskatoon), et cetera. Canada is ranked second in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, right behind Sweden; it is the goal of Canada to become number one. In many ways Canada is ahead; Canadian investments in universities for research and development is the highest in the G8. Canada also has the highest amount of people with undergraduates, though only ranks ninth in those with PhDs. At the conclusion of the lecture, Carty participated in a question and answer session and was presented with a gift of thanks for his enlightening speech.
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The real story behind your favourite kind of bean The positive implications of Fair Trade on the environment it out at blackgoldmovie.com). Global trade policies controlled by the WTO have only worsened the conditions for the farmers in Africa in recent years. Fair Trade is a movement battling to end this corporate domination over coffee — giving farmers a louder voice over the price of their There are three line-ups at the labour. Fair Trade skips over the University of Waterloo which are middle men, thereby empowering infamously long: the one outside the farmers to develop their busithe Book Store at the beginning of ness. This strategy gives farmers each term, the Wednesday night wait money for necessities such as into the Bomber and the line-up at education for children, clean waany one of the Tim Hortons on ter facilities and health programs. campus. I wouldn’t be surprised if Child labour is strictly forbidden over the course of a year the amount on certified farms. They must also of coffee sold here meet high environat UW could fill mental standards the PAC swimming which protect the Fair Trade is pool. But it doesn’t farmer’s health and end with just us, preserve the valua movement people everywhere able land for future battling to end generations. There are addicted to coffee. Whether it is the is so much inforthis corporate taste, the caffeine mation about the buzz, the style or economic dealings domination maybe the comfort of Fair Trade that I factor, a hot cup of unfortunately can’t over coffee. java is the perfect get into the details thing. But have you here. However, I do ever stopped and asked where this ask that you research Fair Trade on delicious drink comes from? your own time. After working as a barista in So what can you do? For starters, several different cafes, I thought support companies that provide Fair I knew a lot about coffee. But it Trade coffee. This means taking an wasn’t until I recently watched the avid interest in investigating where documentary Black Gold that my you coffee comes from. With every perspective changed. The movie is warm, delicious sip, take a moment about Ethiopian coffee bean farmers and think of those who spent many and their struggle with poverty in the hours in the hot sun working to get thriving global coffee market (check you your coffee. I know it may cost
a little more, but honestly, coffee should. Another thing to consider is the incredible amount of waste generated by your daily large Tim Horton’s “double double.” I know we all have travel mugs so let’s make a group effort to try really hard to use them every time we get coffee. tgarland@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Stirring statistics — 2 billion cups of coffee drank worldwide/day — The coffee market is an $80 billion/year industry (an increase of $50 billion over the last 16 years) — An Ethiopian worker makes $0.50/ day. $0.57/day increase would significantly improve their lives. — From the farmer the coffee goes through five different middle men: suppliers, collectors, roasters, sellers, and retailers. We buy the coffee at a price approximately 1000 times more than what the farmers sell it at. — The first coffee plant was smuggled in by a Dutch merchant in 1618. Coffee was later distrubuted throughout Europe by the Dutch East India Company.
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Semiconductor puts a new spin on electronics Bianca Sayan reporter
A team of scientists in Ohio have synthesized a new semiconductor that could advance the field of electronics. Not only does it function at room temperature, an exciting property by itself, this semiconductor represents the first successful development of a semiconductor functioning by the concepts of spintronics, also known as spin-based electronics or magnetoeletronics. Spintronics involves the theory that the spin of electrons could be used to store information. Magnetic fields can be used to polarize the electrons into ‘down’ or ‘up’ spins, which are utilized with this particular semiconductor. But there is also hope in using electric fields to affect electron spins in a non-binary manner, creating multiple spin states. More than just a novel technique, spintronics could vastly improve speed and quality of electronics, while also vastly shrinking the size. The execution of this concept has been delayed while scientists wrestled with affecting precise control over electron spins. The new semiconductor, a precisely measured and precisely
layered combination of gallium nitride (GaN) and manganese gallium (MnGa), had to be formed by growing the metal upon the semiconductor base. Monitoring and controlling the growth was essential in affecting control over the electrons’ spins. Dependent on the laws of quantum physics, spintronics involves translating the classical approach to electronics to a completely different set of laws. Some see the exploration of spintronics as an opportunity to reinvent electronics, leaving classical electronics behind for a better incar nation. But some still see the best way as ‘shrinking’ classical electronics, retaining old macro-based structure and theory. T h e benefits of spintronics Veronique Lecat are already entering the commercial market. New methods of information storage, like MRAM (magnetic random-access memory), which acts as nonvolatile memory by retaining a spin state even without electricity, are already accessible. Already promising, new discoveries and developments with spintronics may well carry the electronics industry into a quantum age, producing increasingly smaller and more efficient devices, as of yet only imagined.
Geochemistr y: clearing groundwater contaminations Continued from page 25
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Today, Gillham and his students continue his work on IPRB technology, analyzing how effectively various compounds of iron alter water contaminants. A trip to Gillham’s lab reveals a world of glass tubes, liquid-filled jugs and sampling vials — almost like that of a movie set. The only curious thing of note is a large silver party balloon hiding behind one of the large jugs used to hold the test water. Gillham explained that the balloon contains nitrogen, which takes the place of the water in the jug as it is drained. It’s also there because, as he puts it, “we’re having a party in here.” Gillham takes his work quite seriously, of course, but the message behind the quip is that the man clearly loves what he does. When I asked him what the grunt work behind his research entails, he was quick to respond: “This isn’t grunt work.” His best advice for aspiring hydrologists is that they “properly educate” themselves first by obtaining a broad background in all the sciences. “Develop a strong academic background … then specialize, perhaps at the graduate level in the particular aspect of the environment that captures your interest.”
Similarily, he believes that the key to ensuring a clean water supply for future generations is to gain a better understanding of how all the components of an ecosystem interact with one another. “Water follows a natural cycle,” he explains, “and anything we do that affects the quantity or quality in one part of the cycle could very well have consequences in other components… contamination of groundwater could ultimately affect the quality of surface water, or even the water vapour of the atmosphere.” But is it a message we will be hearing more about from Dr. Gillham in the future? In addition to working for the publication of several graduate theses following his retirement, Dr. Gillham told Imprint he is “contemplating a book about famous wells of the world. The more serious objective would be to increase public awareness of groundwater and our historic dependence on groundwater supplies.” He may be retiring, but he is still hard at work. Dr. Gillham’s influence in the field of earth sciences and chemistry is clearly not going to diminish any time soon. agardiner@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Population not prepared for peer review New sense in plants pose trouble
These days, internet-based communities seem to be changing how information flows through society. One of the best familiar examples is Wikipedia — at odds with traditional printed encyclopedias such as the Encyclopedia Britannica. Instead of offering content strictly edited and controlled by a select few, it is literally “the encyclopedia anyone can edit.” Anybody, literally anybody, can change the entries in Wikipedia, yet by some miracle it comes out reading like an encyclopedia anyway. The question is, what if the same kind of thinking were applied to scientific publications? Perhaps some of you don’t have a clear idea of what your profs are doing when not entertaining you with their scintillating lectures, so here’s a window into their lives: odds are they are doing research. They are trying to expand the body of human knowledge in some way. Once professors have conducted enough research, they will write “a paper.” Then the goal for our dear professors is to get this paper published in a respectable journal, be it Physical Review Letters, Nature or the American Journal of Sociology. Like the encyclopedia, the review and control of what ultimately gets put into the journal is a closed process. Our professor friends write their papers and send them off to scientific journals. The editors of those journals will then take each respective paper and get other researchers operating in the same field to read it. Those other researchers (called
“referees”) will critique the paper and recommend it either for acceptance or rejection. The journal’s editor(s) make the final call regarding whether the paper gets printed or not. If the paper is printed, it essentially becomes scientifically accepted. (That doesn’t mean the ideas contained in the paper are right — it just means the paper is more likely to be right than random crap that’s on the internet). In essence, this is how the “Eureka!” gets from the lab to your doorstep. Also, if you ever hear your professors complain about “publish or perish,” this is the very process to which they are referring. So how could this closed process be Wikipedia’d up? How about instead of judging which papers are worthy of being published, all of
In essence, this is how the “Eureka!” gets from the lab to your doorstep. them are thrown onto the internet, and then the “scientific internet community” will separate the wheat from the chaff ? Brilliant! Seriously. There are services being created for just this. Next month, a service will be launched by the San Francisco-based Public Library of Science which will allow researchers to upload research papers such that they are viewable by the general public. Named “PLoS ONE,” the system charges the authors a fee so that viewing papers remains free for the public. Another already-launched system, called Philica, is free for both the public and the researchers who wish to post their papers there. Neither of
these services filter any papers based on scientific merit. Basically, what is submitted is what you see. Forgive me for editorializing, but I think this is a terrible, terrible idea. I’m not saying the old peer-review system is perfect; there are several flaws. It’s bureaucratically slow. And sometimes the referees are the researcher’s competitors who can pull all sorts of nasty tricks to delay or prevent the publication of a paper. But opening the review process up to the public is worse because it has the potential to give “bad science” credence and it opens the system up to whole other types of abuse. People who read Wikipedia know it’s great for trivia. If you want to know which episodes of Star Trek had that green dancing alien girl, or where exactly the phrase “jumped the shark” came from, Wikipedia is your friend. But it’s terrible for anything contentious. Politicallycharged entries get violently edited back and forth until they’re finally locked down. Reviewing scientific papers is a lot of thankless work; unlike Wikipedia, nobody does it for fun. The journal, Nature (which has accumulated some prestige in its 136 years of operation), is also experimenting with a reader-rating system, but they are running it in conjunction with their old-fashioned peer-review system. It should prove an interesting experiment for them. This is an experiment. An experiment that I believe will end in abject failure, but an experiment nonetheless. If it turns out that having the public review scientific papers online is a great thing, then my hypothesis will have been demonstrated to be false and I’ll have to accept the results. Such is the true nature of science. — Michael L. Davenport
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The dodder plant strangles its prey after smelling them out. David Judah reporter
When you think about plants you probably think about something green, with leaves, growing out of the ground. Additionally, even if you never consciously thought it, you would expect a plant not to be able to smell. Well, meet the dodder plant, one of nature’s wonderful freak shows. The dodder plant comes in various shapes and species but they all use the same mechanism for getting by in life. They start off as a typical looking seed (possibly mixed in with less insidious seeds like tomato or carrot seed) but once they start growing, the plant takes on some very atypical characteristics. For one, the dodder plant doesn’t look much like a regular plant. It is thin and yellow due to a lack of chlorophyll. It has no leaves because it has no need for them. Once out of the ground the alien -looking dodder plant starts its malicious work, seeking out a succulent healthy plant to latch onto. Once it finds its prey, the dodder plant is more lamprey eel than weed, literally sucking the juices out of its host, bending the plants precious xylem and phloem to its will. With no need to find its own food or water the dodder plant uproots
itself and begins to grow around its new host. Eventually the dodder plant will make its seeds and die, leaving the host plant mostly alive. Despite not necessarily killing its host the dodder plant is still a pest, reducing crop yields through its parasitism. As such, scientists have been studying the dodder plant to find its weakness. The problem is when you kill the weed there is a good chance you will also kill whatever it was you were trying to save. New research has offered hope, however. By exploiting one of the dodder plants many strange traits scientists hope to stop the dodder plant before it even reaches its prey. Studies have shown that the dodder plant does not simply reach out in all directions to find a host but will actually move in the direction of a tasty smelling plant. Even when only the scent of a plant is painted onto a piece of rubber, the dodder still goes for it. Additionally the dodder plant seems to have taste preferences, choosing certain prey over others. Scientists hope to use this advantage of the dodder plant against it by making crops less attractive or even repulsive to the dodder’s sense of smell. This can be done by either spraying the crops with the foul smell or by engineering the plants to smell a certain way on their own.
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OS X on a PC
In the past, emulators did a halfdecent job of running a form of OS X. Finally, you can clean install OS X Tiger 10.4/6/8. It can be used with any x86 version copies of the OS. For Intel machines, make sure you install the Intel patches after the complete installation and for AMD machines use the AMD patches after the installation or get a CD that has been compiled with the patches. After installation, simply boot back into the CD/DVD and get into terminal. Use either a bless command or any other command to change the partition to an active partition, take the CD out and reboot. WinXP on a MAC
At one time, there was Virtual PC. It was revolutionary, but never became big enough for people to buy a Mac because they could use Windows. With the new OS X versions out there, Apple has come out with Boot Camp that is
quite possibly the edge that Apple needed to become the ‘preferred one’. Any version of Boot Camp v1.1 or greater supports almost every version of Windows. It also enables triple booting and if you really want, quadruple booting! The downside is that it requires a reboot. At this time, only the Beta versions are available, but as Leopard comes out in March, Boot Camp is a part of the ‘in the box’ productivity package. Downside: it can’t really be used to run Windows Vista unless one buys the top of the line iMac or Mac Book Pro because of video card issues. Virtual Server, without using any physical memory
For those wanting to go back to old times, Microsoft is currently making Virtual Server R2 downloadable for free off their website. You never have to use any actual hard drive space and the operating systems don’t actually install anywhere. Have as many operating systems running as you want and use nothing but your RAM. A safe way to test out old software compatibility and even Vista for keeners! The only downside is
that it forces the user to administer it using Internet Explorer. The process is simple. Make a new machine, give it a certain amount of HD space (that doesn’t exist) give it up to a maximum of 756 MB of RAM and tell it where to find the ISO and define other important devices. Then, reboot the virtual machine, and watch it install. Network your TV using an Ethernet cable!
D-Link has its Media Lounge product series and Linksys has its own media players. Now, for any university student with a router and a lot of movies and music, add that player to your TV’s never-ending accessories. Watch all your videos, play all your music and browse all your photos on your TV without any loss in resolution. The box comes with a simple server installation. Install it, choose what you want to name your server and choose folders to share. Then, simply plug the receiver into you RTV with either component, composite, S-video or coaxial inputs in either NTSC or PAL format and enjoy! gkhanna@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Nobel prize in medicine for breakthrough in genetics
On October 2, 2006, two American scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize of physiology and medicine for their breakthrough work in the field of genetics. The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute gave the award based on the significance and impact of their discovery of RNA interference, which is a method based on gene silencing using double-stranded RNA. Dr. Andrew Fire and Dr. Craig Mello will be giving their Nobel Prize lecture on December 8, 2006 at the Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. The Nobel Prize came as a shock to the two scientists who made the discovery in 1998. RNA interference (RNAi) is a technique that enables us to control the activity of certain genes, opening a huge window for research opportunities in the fields of genetics and clinical studies. RNAi relies on using fragments of double stranded RNA to obstruct the expression of a particular gene. Gene expression consists of the process of using double-stranded DNA and converting the material stored in that sequence into viable proteins and structures used by the cells. The central dogma of biology, which is the pathway of gene expression, consists of double-stranded DNA transcribed by enzymes to messenger RNA (mRNA), which then gets translated by other enzymes into a sequence of amino acids to make a polypeptide protein. The importance of this innovation comes from the fact that RNAi may allow researchers to control genes which cause harm and shut down their expression. Dr. Fire and Dr. Mello investigated gene expression and regulation using muscle protein in Caenorhabditis elegans, a type of nematode worm. Their work was published back in 1998 in the journal Nature explaining how RNA interference can
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That “enigmatic smile” has always left art historians captivated. It has been confirmed that the lovely Mona Lisa is actually Madame Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocond, a Florentine merchant. But why the smile? A laser scanner created by the Canadian National Research Council was used by researchers to scrutinize the painting. They discovered Madame Lisa was wearing a fine gauze veil overlay on-top of her dress — the garment usually adorned by pregnant or post-partum women. Is this a real indication of Mona Lisa’s post-partum or pregnant glow? There is still much mystery in da Vinci’s famous works. Research eirector of the French Museums’ Centre for Research and Restoration, Michel Menu states that “our laboratory is trying to uncover da Vinci’s techniques. We particularly want to understand how he painted his shadows, the famous ‘fumato’ effect.”
obstruct gene expression and shut down certain genes. RNAi is able to do this by destroying mRNA before it can be translated into a protein. This process can occur in plants as well as animals and has been occurring for billions of years in living cells as a way of protecting hereditary information from invasion of viruses and bacteria. This discovery has made a huge impact on the world of science and offers us a new hope for fighting a diverse and wide range of diseases from cancer to AIDS. Nobel prize in chemistry for research in DNA
The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Dr. Roger D. Kornberg of the Stanford University School of Medicine for his research in transcription: the process of copying and transferring the information stored in DNA. Disturbances to transcription, a significant biological process, are the cause of many illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Dr. Roger D. Kornberg was able to actually take pictures of how information stored in genes is copied and transferred to other parts of the cell. The focus of the research was on RNA-polymerase, which is the enzyme responsible for producing messenger-RNA and controls the process of selecting certain genes for duplication from the thousands that make up DNA at any one time The pictures were taken using X-ray crystallography, which uses Xrays scattered through crystal forms of RNA-polymerase to take images of the enzyme. Manipulating components of the enzyme stopped the enzyme process and a freeze frame picture was taken. The pictures allow the process of transcription to be observed at an atomic level. “Our work will doubtless spawn many more applications in the future,” Dr. Kornberg said. “All of molecular biology depends on understanding transcription.”
Built-in “off-switch” may revolutionize drug design
A drug has been created which incorporates its own antidote. Researchers at the University of Bonn, Germany, have developed a series of artificial nucleotides — the building blocks of DNA — that change shape when exposed to certain forms of light. These changes occur within seconds completely inactivating the drug. This may potentially reduce the risk of using drugs previously deemed too dangerous. The implications of this are great, especially for anti-clotting drugs. Without a quick “off-switch,” there can be dire consequences as blood that cannot clot may cause a stroke. Today, Heparin is the main anticlotting drug of choice, often used during heart surgery and kidney dialysis. Unfortunately, Heparin has been the cause of many long-standing allergic reactions. The ability to quickly turn-off drugs allows researchers to reconsider anti-clotting drugs that do not cause such reactions.
Nobel Prize in physics for research into the origins of the universe
John C. Mather from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre and George F. Smoot, a professor from the University of California, Berkeley USA have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2006 for “the discovery of the blackbody form and anisotropy of the cosmic microwave background radiation.” This research has provided further support the Big Bang Theory. The work is based on measurements done with assistance from a satellite, called COBE, launched by NASA in 1989. The satellite measured microwave background radiation as well as its tiny variations in temperature. The patterns of radiation measured by COBE can only be explained by the Big Bang Theory. The Big Bang Theory suggests that, immediately after its inception, the universe could be described as a black body; a body that emits and absorbs all wavelengths of light from the electromagnetic spectrum at a maximum intensity at a given temperature. The energy emitted by the universe after the Big Bang is theorized to steadily decrease as the universe expands. The temperature of the universe at the beginning was estimated to be approximately 300 degrees Centigrade, the current background radiation measured by COBE has dropped to 2.7 degrees Centigrade. COBE also measured variations in temperature; due to the anisotropic state of the background radiation, the temperature will change depending on the direction it is measured from. These temperature variations show that the matter in the universe began to aggregate. This provides insight into how planets and stars formed. This work has also established cosmology as a precise science. The 2006 Nobel prizes in economy, peace and literature will be announced at a later date.
Ending the formatting war
New Medium Enterprises (NME) have announced that they have created an inexpensive multi-layer disk which contains one film with competing formats. The question has become BluRay or HD-DVD? With this new technology, production companies, such as Hollywood Studios, do not need to make this decision. Furthermore, consumers don’t have to be concerned with the format of the movies they’ve purchased. Along with this new DVD format, NME is creating a DVD player to be licensed to mainstream electronic companies to read these competing formats. For those of you wanting to keep your old DVD players, Hollywood Studios will continue to produce movies in standard format. The prototype of NME’s technology will be seen in 2007. — with files from Cityline, EurekAlert, Fox News sanderson@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
S ports Fresh start, high hopes Friday, october 6, 2006
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Bojana Jasipovic and Kate Flanagan block an attack for the point.
Gaby Lesniak attacks the ball as teammates Lana Vanderlee and Kate Flanagan and Bojana Jasipovic cover. Ellen Ewart staff reporter
On the weekend of September 29, the varsity women’s volleyball team failed to qualify for the final round of the pre-season Waterloo Invitational Tournament. Despite their lack of experience together, the young UW women’s volleyball team has all the essentials for a successful season. The disconnect between their strengths and the win may exist for any number of reasons. On the part of the team itself, they are a very young team adjusting to each other as players. Gaby Lesniak, an OUA all-star last year and returning varsity player points to this adjustment saying that “It’s tough because last year we had all returning girls and we all knew each other and how we played and that’s a very important thing on the court. This year we have so many new girls so it’s kind of tough — court awareness and who’s going to get balls or not — it’s about trusting the players beside you. But the team chemistry is good, we are a pretty tight-knit team.” In a way, this fresh beginning is a blessing. The departure of the former coach Jason Grieves was sudden, but new coaches Gaby Jobst and Judi Laprade with the help of Stephen Green bring a wealth of experience. This team has all the essentials of an OUA qualifying team. Jobst’s team goals reflect this sense. She pushes the team towards bettering themselves overall. “I believe the team is strong enough to be top three in Ontario” she notes. The elements are certainly in place for this goal to be achieved. Jobst says the results of the weekend are “solid proof that we can compete against the higher ranked teams.” The competition that the Warriors provided for the tournament’s finalists is evident of that belief. Lesniak’s goals are directly on par with Jobst’s expectations. “The first two years I was here we were getting better as a team,” she says. “Our goals were to win by the time I was in my graduating year. Things change, we have a new team, some girls left but we have great recruits so my goals are still the same. I want to win by this year or next year. We want to go out there and try to win OUAs or at least come in top four. My goals changed a little personally, like hitting balls or digging, but my team goals are still the same. I
expect my teammates to give 100 per cent because I know I’m going to give 100 per cent too.” So what happened at the tournament? Although the tournament was a good representation of the competition ahead this season, it isn’t an indication of the placement for rest of the season. Lesniak explains, “The tournament’s pretty good cause you get to see other teams: what players they have, what recruits they have what plays they run. But this is the first time we’re playing together as a team, all the other teams have been playing together for the last 4 years. So because we’re so new together, I feel the more we play the better we’ll get, and hopefully we’ll peak by the time we need to in winter term, and that’s when it’s important to get in the top 4 spots to go to OUAs.” It is very early, with one more pre-season tournament before opening against Guelph on October 20. Laprade reminds us of the benefits of such a fresh team: “A young team means you have much potential.” The coaches say they saw significant improvement in team dynamics simply from Friday’s games to Saturday’s play. “Each opportunity to play together leads to better communication and work” says Laprade. A sense of leadership is also important for this team. Kate Flanagan, a 6’0” middle player and one of the team’s four new recruits, explains the importance of the different roles on the team. “Working with the older girls — it’s a lot different because they know what they’re doing and they’re leading and because these people know more than me, I need to let them help me out with what I can do, so it’s good in that aspect.” As one of few returning team members, Lesniak is valuable member of the team. Jobst calls Lesniak an “offensive leader and a go-to player.” Despite being an OUA all-star last year, both coaches agree Lesniak has “a lot of room to grow.” As the newly appointed captain, sharing the role with Hilary Lemieux and Amanda Verhoeve, Lesniak has the opportunity to provide a leadership role to her team. She shows this even in practice, grouping the girls and keeping their focus on the game while the coach’s attention is momentarily elsewhere. She is aware of how time can be to their advantage and that there’s “a lot of time for us to improve, get that court awareness. For the younger play-
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ers, a lot of them are on the court right now, so it builds their confidence.” With a brand new coaching staff and eight first-year students on the team, the girls know they need to conquer the basics before they can advance. They practice daily for two hours and are responsible for their own weight training outside of practice hours. Jobst, an intense coach, stays focused in practice by peppering against the wall while the girls take a water break. This dedicated coaching staff leads an effective practise, keeping the team focused and aggressive while fostering a sense of team togetherness, having the girls cheer each other on as they run lines. The girls show their dedication by attending these late night practices and putting in the time. Flanagan has felt the difference it takes to play at this level compared to high school and club volleyball. “You need to be in overall physically in better shape because you are training every day. It’s a lot more dedication.” The attention to practice and dedication has paid off even this early in the season. Utilizing more offensive strengths such as the backcourt attack is exactly what the coaches want from the girls. They hope the players will “always think about aggressive use. The backcourt attack is a way of turning an easy free ball into something aggressive.” Laprade notes of Flanagan’s time on the court that “she really came through when needed, she is consistent and calm.” Jobst says she “has a quiet strength about her.” It is only her demeanor, though, that is quiet. Flanagan is a strong force at the net. “I like how quick and intense it is,” she says, “it’s not a slow game. People think there’s a lot of standing around but there really isn’t. You’re always moving.” With all the elements of a successful team, the only thing missing are the fans. The bleachers in the PAC are seriously underused and spirit is a much needed sector of a successful team. Having more people in the stands may have helped the Warriors with their spirit, yet, few spectators were donning black and gold. You could argue that a kill is a kill is a kill. I disagree. The crowd cheering brings energy that is transferred into every play. eewart@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Setter Lana Vanderlee takes pointers from coach Judi Laprade.
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Sue Murray passes a deep serve while Libero Amanda Verhoeve looks on.
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Warriors hang tough Nate Bell reporter
The battle of Waterloo saw the football Warriors take on the defending Vanier Cup champion Laurier Golden Hawks in the cold rain on the afternoon of September 30. For the first time in years the game lived up to its billing; the Warriors defence forced seven turnovers, the offence went on a second half run, and in the end Waterloo fell just short of the upset of the season, losing 24-21. The first quarter was sloppily played and the Warriors saw themselves down 7-0 when it was over. Waterloo quarterback John Morbey threw his first of two interceptions that lead to a Laurier 13-yard touchdown pass. The second quarter started with Laurier taking over after a Warrior punt. The Golden Hawk’s quarterback wasted no time getting into the end zone again as he threw deep into double coverage for a 46-yard reception. This led to a one-yard TD plunge and a 14-0 Laurier lead. The momentum started to change later in the second quarter when the Warrior defence caused two Laurier fumbles. However, the Waterloo offence continued to struggle and they could not capitalize on these mistakes. After
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Sean Cowie for a 10-yard touchdown pass. This cut the Laurier lead to 14-9. Then the Waterloo defence forced another fumble and the offence took full advantage. With 31 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Morbey connected with Cowie for another 10-yard TD catch to put Waterloo ahead 16-14 heading into the fourth quarter. Everyone in the stadium could taste an upset; the Laurier fans were silent, the Warrior crowd was on their feet. In the fourth quarter Laurier quickly regained momentum with a two minute, twenty-nine second drive that led to a touchdown and a 21-16 lead. The Golden Hawks then hit a field goal with 8:34 remaining to make it 24-16. John Morbey and Sean Cowie decided to carry the Warriors and they connected on two straight passes for 52 yards. These completions led to an Ian Nichol field goal from the 30-yard line that cut the lead to 2419. Minutes later Waterloo deepback Drew Haynes recovered another fumble and the Warriors took over on the Laurier 44. Morbey ran for 30 yards on a quarterback option play and they pounded the run again for another five yards. After they went incomplete to Darren Shock in the end zone on second down, the Warrior coaching staff had a deci-
Ellen Ewart staff reporter
Skill, know-how and guidance have helped the Warriors’ Varsity Women’s Volleyball team prove their strengths against some of the top OUA teams. But tenacity prevented the team from reaching the finals at their own Waterloo Invitational tournament this weekend. The Warriors began the tournament on a low note, losing to McMaster 25-20; 26-24; 24-26; 25-19. However, their play against the
put it away with an aggressive kill for the tie at 13-13 bringing spectators to their feet with applause to take the win at 15-13. The next day saw Waterloo facing undefeated Western. Lesniak proved yet again her force at backcourt attacks while improved passing allowed the setter to run quicks and step-arounds with Murray. Flanagan also saw glory, maintaining her place in the lineup and racking up the blocks. After coming back to tie the game at 18-18, the Warriors’ lost the set 20-25. The second set was a nail-biter with the
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another great punt by Jason Cook that left Laurier pinned deep in their own end, Waterloo’s defence caused another turnover. This time, Stephen Espie intercepted the Golden Hawks quarterback. Waterloo had great field position but was unable to put any points on the board. With less than three minutes left, Waterloo’s Darren Kisinger stuffed the run and Laurier was forced to yield the safety. Waterloo went into halftime down 14-2 with the Laurier fans yelling, “Run up the score!” The second half started with the Warriors needing to establish the run against the stingy Laurier defence to have a chance. They received the ball on the 50-yard line with just over 10 minutes left in the third. After a successful third and one gamble, Morbey handed the ball off to Ryan Felhaber who reeled off a 40-yard run. On the very next play, Morbey connected with
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sion to make. With only 4:05 remaining in the game, they decided to throw on third and six instead of taking the field goal. The pass was incomplete and Laurier took over on downs. The Waterloo defence remained tough and pushed the Golden Hawks backwards. Laurier was forced to yield another safety making the score 24-21. The remainder of the game was dominated by the Laurier defence and the Golden Hawks escaped with a 24-21 victory. Morbey finished the game 14-35 for 176 yards and 56 yards rushing to lead the Warriors. Sean Cowie received Player of the Game after receiving for 157 yards and two touchdowns. The 2-3 Warriors now have three games left, needing two wins to make the playoffs. Next up is a crucial battle at University Stadium on Saturday October 7, when Waterloo is home to Guelph. Game time is 2:00p.m.
two finalists of the tournament showed their strengths and abilities as competitors despite being such a young team. The Warriors quietly held the lead in their first set against Queen’s. The Gaels’ starting power hitter had the Warrior defence hustling as she soared over the blocks. But great digging and very few unforced errors kept Waterloo on top as they took the set 25-20. Careless errors put Queen’s in the lead to start the second set. Lesniak, Megan McKenzie and Jenny Querney scored some serious blocks. A succession of kills and great serving brought the Warriors to the lead at 18-15 but ineffective passing prevented the girls from fully utilizing their hitters — they couldn’t maintain their lead and lost the set 24-26. The third set saw more inconsistent passing and lack of blocks. However, strong serving, forced the opponents into error and some morale-lifting kills brought the win at 25-17. The Gaels dominated the fourth set. Waterloo didn’t seem to have the excitement needed to pull off a win. Rookie Kate Flanagan came in and proved her abilities by running some beautiful quicks in the middle. A few power blocks by Querney and Sue Murray garnered lots of energy and the presence of some of the men’s basketball team provided much needed support from the stands. Yet energy quickly drained at 18-21 and the Gaels took the set at 20-25. In the final set Vicki Bouwers came in and Flanagan earned her place yet again. Vanderlee ran many backcourt sets with Lesniak putting them away. Energy was high with a succession of great attacks, blocks and effective coverage. Bojana Josipovic recovered a tip and Lesniak
Warriors offence coming at the Mustangs with fury. Murray showed her experience and strength with effective blocking and quicks. Court chemistry was high as each player kept their game competitive, covering the holes, running plays and keeping Western scrambling to keep up. Waterloo stretched a 15-15 tie pushing Western to its limits but finally Western took the set at 27-29. In the third set the Warriors earned each of their points. The attention paid to backcourt attacks in practice paid off as Lesniak and Murray scored several points. Great placement and covering allowed the setter to run every option as the Warriors took the set 25-18. This high energy was carried over to the fourth set but a lack of communication on the court led to the opening of holes and Waterloo lost their lead at 10-12. Unable to recover that energy needed, Waterloo fell to Western at 1625 ending the game 1-3. Despite an easy win against Guelph Saturday evening, 25-12; 25-17; 25-17, the Warriors were prevented from advancing to the finals Sunday afternoon after Queen’s unexpectedly beat Western in pool play October 1 pushing Waterloo into third place. The disappointment was indicative of the girls’ luck most of the tournament. Had Western prevailed against Queen’s Sunday morning, it would have been the Warriors up against Western in the finals. But if the girls want to win, they can’t count on the errors of their opponents but instead grab the victory themselves — something they are clearly capable of doing. eewart@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Marko Agatonovic | [M] Tennis
Tiffany Terrier | [W] Golf
Marko, a third year Engineering student from Waterloo, Ontario played in the number 1 position for the Warriors during the regular and championship season. During the OUA championships this past weekend, Marko did not lose a singles match and lead his team to the Bronze Medal. Marko finished the season with an 8-1 record, which is remarkable considering the depth in men's OUA tennis.
Tiffany, a first year Engineering student from, Kingston, Jamaica, was a big part of the Warrior's success over the past week. Tifanny collected 3 individual gold medals, 2 team gold medals and 1 team bronze medal. Her individual scores were 76, 80 and 76 at the Queen's, Carleton, and Waterloo Invitationals respectively. Tiffany has quickly become a leader on the University of Waterloo Women’s Golf Team and has high hopes leading into the OUA Championships in October.
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Moneymaking scrub ball
If you are tough enough to deflect wild pitches with your shin and foul tips with your chest; hardy enough to shake off dark purple bruises with laces in white; steady enough to keep your gaze locked through a wire mask while an amateur swings a bat inches from your head; and lucky enough to be blessed of quick hands, your services are now in demand. The scrub ball season is here. The little leagues are finished, the old men of the slow pitch have retired for the winter, and with the autumn leaves on diamonds across the tri-cities, a motley array of young men (and the occasional young lady) gather at odd hours, with ten or twenty dollars on hand, for scrub ball. Scrub ball is played with six players. The catcher serves as the umpire; he does not bet but gets 10 per cent of the profits from each at-bat. The pitcher and batter go head to head, the batter at 2 –1 odds. Three at-bats; three strikes and the pitcher wins the batter’s $2; four balls and the batter wins the pitcher’s $1. A hit and the batter takes his $2 and the pitcher’s $1. He immediately flips to bet $1 against each of the three fielders.
The fielders are fanned across the diamond in an arc. If a fielder catches the ball before it passes the line of the arc, the batter loses. Each fielder wins $1. If the ball passes the fielders, the batter wins $1 from the pitcher and $1 each from the three fielders. The fielders must be close to home so they can throw the ball to the catcher after an out. If an out is made and the fielder’s throw bounces to the plate, he must move in 10 feet. A pitcher must face the four players for three at bats each. With the odds at 2-1, a pitcher needs only one strikeout (or hit dead in the infield) to break even on a batter. A batter, betting $2 per at bat, needs only one hit past the fielders to win $4 and break even. The fielders, working as a threeman team, have even odds to come out square. It is the catcher who wins in scrub ball. At 10 per cent of all profits he’ll earn from 20 to 40 cents per at bat; for each pitcher he backstops, a guaranteed profit of $2.40 to $3.60; over the full cycle of five pitchers; a guaranteed profit of $12 - $18. But it is a tough position. With only a hockey mask and an old leather mitt, many a baseball hits said catcher. And so it is important, for morale, to get a pair of pretty girls to keep track of the betting. For as all catchers know, the girls love a guy who’ll get down in the dirt on his knees for a buck. cpeters@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Fantasy Fix Brody Hohman reporter
Fantasy Fix is the place to get current fantasy information. The NFL season is in full swing and so are fantasy football leagues, here’s what to keep an eye on this week. HOT Laurence Maroney (RB) NE- 125 yards and 2 majors against Cincinnati and proving he is the future after Corey Dillon. Facing a struggling Miami in Week 5. Mark Brunell (QB) Was- The Redskins offense is finally coming together and Brunell is at the helm. Three touchdown passes on 329 yards passing last week. NOT Daunte Culpepper (QB) Mia- Hasn’t played nearly as well as most hoped and it doesn’t get easier in Week 5 against division rival New England. Jeremy Shockey (TE) NYG- Hasn’t been horrible, but hasn’t yet been the elite tight end we expected. A bad ankle and a struggling Giants team haven’t helped. Good Matchups - Damon Huard (QB) KC- Has looked good filling in for Trent Green, is playing a sloppy Arizona defense this week, and is probably available in your league. Chester Taylor (RB) Min- Taylor is making a statement with his new starting role in the backfield and should have a good game against a weak Detroit defense. Bad Matchups - Jake Plummer (QB) Den- The Ravens defense has been stellar and Plummer has been inconsistent, making Jake the Snake a risky start. Willis McGahee (RB) Buf- I know he leads the league in rushing…just saying, the Bears have a monster defense. If he’s going to have a bad game, it’s in Chicago. NOTES - In case you slept the first month of the season Rex Grossman has passed for 1061 yards (5th in NFL), 8 touchdowns and finally given the Bears an offence to compliment their D…pick him up. Bernard Berrian has been a big beneficiary catching 316 yards for 3 touchdowns. Guarantee aside, Detroit’s Roy Williams has caught 25 balls for 384 yards. Thanks in part to Jon Kitna’s 1081 yards in the air, good for 3rd in the NFL.
Rugby East (Men) Team GP W L T PTS Brock 5 3 2 0 6 Queens 5 3 2 0 6 RMC 5 2 3 0 4 Carleton 5 2 3 0 4 Toronto 5 1 4 0 2 Trent 5 0 5 0 0 Rugby West (Men) Team GP W L T PTS Laurier 5 5 0 0 10 Western 5 4 1 0 8 McMaster 4 4 0 0 8 Waterloo 5 3 2 0 6 Guelph 5 2 3 0 4 Windsor 5 0 5 0 0 Mens Soccer (East) Team GP W L T PTS Toronto 5 5 0 0 15 Carleton 5 3 1 1 10 Queens 5 3 1 1 10 Laurentian 6 3 2 1 10 Ryerson 5 1 3 1 4 Trent 6 1 4 1 4 Nipissing 6 1 4 1 4 RMC 2 0 2 0 0 Mens Soccer (West) Team GP W L T PTS Western 6 5 0 1 16 Brock 6 3 1 2 11 Laurier 7 3 2 2 11 McMaster 6 3 2 1 10 Windsor 6 2 3 1 7 Guelph 7 2 4 1 7 York 6 2 4 0 6 Waterloo 6 1 5 0 3 Womens Soccer (East) Team GP W L T PTS Queen’s 10 8 1 1 25 Ottawa 10 6 0 4 22 Carleton 9 5 1 3 18 Laurentian 10 4 2 4 16 Toronto
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Baseball slides into final week Shawn Bell sports editor
Coming off a three game winning streak the Warriors baseball team was flying high. Then they hit October. Three losses later and the Warriors are reeling heading into the final weekend of the regular season. “We’re in a dogfight for the playoffs now,” coach Brian Bishop said, “There’s a logjam in the middle for the final two playoff spots.” The losing streak started against the Guelph Gryphons. Waterloo jumped out to an early four run lead, and then watched as the Gryphons chipped away at the lead. “In the Guelph half of the eighth,” Bishop said, “we were up 4-3. They got a runner on first, then our pitcher hung a 1-2 curve ball and their guy hit it over the fence.” Final score, 5-4, Guelph. Two days later the Warriors travelled to Western. The second place Mustangs jumped out to a six run lead early off Waterloo starter Wes Koch and never looked back, winning 9-2.
Then on Monday at Bechtal Park the Warriors lost again, this time to Laurier in a pitcher’s duel 1-0. Waterloo starter Geoff Moroz threw a three hitter. The Laurier pitcher threw a two hitter. “We played a good game,” Bishop said. “We just couldn’t hit.” Now the Warriors are tied with Laurier for the fourth and final playoff spot at 6-8, a game behind Guelph and a game ahead of Toronto. They play Laurier and then Toronto before closing the season on Saturday October 7 with a double header at home (Jack Couch Park in Kitchener) against league leader Brock. “We have to win three of four now,” Bishop said. “Line up wise we can compete with any team in the league. Our problem is we’re not consistent enough.” October baseball is playoff baseball. If the Warriors are to play October baseball they’ve got four games to get back to winning form. sbell@imprint@uwaterloo.ca
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Shawn Bell sports editor
On September 30 at Western the Warriors women’s rugby team took on the undefeated defending national champion Mustangs; it ended 19-13 Western but not before the Warriors proved themselves a true contender for this year’s championship. The Warriors went into this game at 1-1, after losing to Guelph to open the season and then beating up on Laurier in week two. Western went in 2-0, having outscored their opponents 84-0 in those two games. “We were the clear underdogs going in” Warrior coach Eric Ciezer said, “but our team has been working hard. Now we know we compete with the best teams in the country.” For much of the first half the Warriors defence held back the charge of the Mustang offence. Not until the 17 minute mark did the Mustangs break through for a try and a convert to gain a 7-0 lead. On a penalty Western scored another try to go to the half up 12-0. It was 19–0 in the second half when the Warriors began their comeback attempt. Kendra Cook put in a penalty kick, the first points scored on the Mustang defence this season. Five minutes later Warrior forward Caitlin Martin took off on a 50-meter run to add a try, with the convert cutting the Western lead to 19-10. The rest of the game was controlled by the Warriors. Cook kicked another penalty, but in the end it was not enough and the Mustangs held on for a 19-13 victory. “We want to end up third,” coach Ciezer said, “to get a home playoff
game and a shot at Guelph in the semis.” To clinch third the Warriors will need victories in both of their remaining season games. First is against Queens, Saturday, October 7, 3:00 p.m. at Columbia Lake Field. Waterloo closes the season at Brock. Then the playoffs begin, an eight team bracket with the top three going to the CIS championships in London. Western, as hosts and defending champions, will be there. After this past weekend, you can bet the Warriors will be determined to finally take the win. sbell@imprint@uwaterloo.ca
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