Imprint The university of Waterloo’s official student newspaper
vol 29, no 14
Friday, October 20, 2006
Coming out week celebrates campus diversity,
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Deity debate pits pious against atheist prof
Men’s golf team defends OUA championship Suzanne Gardner assistant editor-in-chief
during the debate, with numerous points and examples used to express each opinion. To argue for the existence of God, Reverend Boot took a philosophical approach in convincing the audience, opposed to citing instances of divine miracles. He spoke very rapidly, giving complex theories relating to human nature and faith. A primary argument he made during his statement coincided with fundamentals of belief and the flawed nature of atheist philosophy.
The Waterloo Warriors men’s golf team defeated 11 other schools to defend the Ontario university golf championship title this past weekend, giving them three OUA titles in four years. This feat mimics the Warriors’ winning stretch in 1969, 1970 and 1972. Held at the St. Catharines Golf Club, the Warriors shot a team score of 294 in the first round. Although this score was six over par, this still gave the boys a four shot lead over Western and left Ottawa trailing behind in third place with a score of 300. Rain poured down on the Niagara area during the second round, however, and so the Warriors received the Ruttan Cup based on only 18 holes of play. “We were the number one team all year and won six gold medals,” said head coach Dave Hollinger. “It’s unfortunate we didn’t get to play on the last day, but I’m sure we would have played as well as we did all year.” This was the seventh time the team won the trophy in the school’s 50-year history. Additionally, Warrior team member Jimmy Latta won the Len Shore Trophy as the 2006 men’s amateur match play champion. Latta, a second-year arts student, held the top individual score by shooting 71 on the first day, and was the only player to break par out of the 60 student athletes in the tournament. Latta’s win also marked the first time since 1972 that the Warriors captured both the team trophy and the individual trophy in the same year. The only other Waterloo golfer to win double gold medals in the same year was Warrior Hall of Famer Tim McCutcheon. The next best Warrior was Vic Ciesielski who shot a 73 and ended up in third place in the tournament. Captain Jud Whiteside followed close behind with a 74, and teammates Arjun Walia and Matt Robson scored 76 and 77 respectively.
See EXISTENCE, page 7
See VICTORY, page 26
michael l. davenport
A debate on the existence of God featuring UW’s own philosophy Prof. Dr. Tim Kenyon was held at Hagey Hall October 18. Brian Fong staff reporter
Students and faculty gathered at the Hagey Hall Humanities Theatre on October 18, excited to see an event address the timeless question that has eluded philosophers and theologians to this day: does God exist? The event was sponsored by Campus for Christ, hoping to effectively address this question. Atheists, religious persons, agnostics and people unsure of their beliefs were all encouraged to attend with
an open mind to the diverse views expressed. People crowded the lower part of the Humanities Theatre and filled the seats. To tackle such a controversial question, a debate structure was chosen to express many ideas of God’s existence. The University of Waterloo Debating Society was consulted for organization of the debate, setting two respective men against each other as advocates of either theism or atheism. The debaters chosen were Dr. Tim Kenyon from UW and Reverend Joe Boot, director of
Ravi Zacharias Institute Ministries Canada. Both men are respected experts in their field of study, with Dr. Kenyon holding a PhD in philosophy from the University of Western Ontario, as well as the position of department chair of philosophy at UW. Reverend Boot possesses a diploma from the Birhamgham Bible Institute in Great Britain and has written many books relating to the existence of God. The debate was organized into four parts, starting with the section of opening statements. Convincing arguments came from both sides
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Friday, october 20, 2006
news@imprint.uwaterloo.ca News Editor: Ashley Csanady News Assistant: Rachel McNeil
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Sustainability project sparks progress Conference discusses pluses of conserving electricity, strengthening community Darcy Higgins staff reporter
“What are we here for as a university if not for future generations?” That was the question posed by successful author and businesswoman Hunter Lovins. Supported by the Feds Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation fund and the faculty of environmental studies dean’s office, two students set off on a 3,000 kilometre journey to learn what the best universities on the continent are doing in the face of today’s greatest challenges. Seven hundred administrators, students, staff and professors were gathered at Arizona State, the biggest university in the country, to share how they are taking hold of sustainability at the campus level — how to bring about a society that will still be livable for students come 2050. The solutions had as much to do with achieving better community as with conserving electricity. It was interesting to have citizens of a country with a reputation of wastefulness suggest that, “we need to figure out how to take pleasure in each other rather than out of consumption, from buying stuff.” Bill McKibben, author of the first book on global warming spoke of the urgent need to reverse our greenhouse gas emissions. He went on to say that with our federal governments falling behind, it is time for academia to show leadership. And they certainly are. UBC won an award from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) for the initiatives of their sustainability office. Their office exists without an operating budget, but easily pays for its six full- and part-time staff members through the $3 million annual savings the university achieves in reduced waste, water and energy use. One of those staff members exists to operate the “SEEDS,” which was based off UW’s Greening the Campus program. This person supports student projects to be implemented at the university by linking them with the proper resources, including other staff and faculty. Ray Andersen, founder of Interface, a large sustainable carpet company, suggested that individuals abandon the comfort of the status quo and start looking for solutions, which is what he had his company do. He recommended the book Biomimicry by Janine Benyus, which encourages design, using principles from nature, including cycles that produce zero waste. Many in academia are leading the way as well, such as the president of Arizona State University, who took his 22 deans and directors to a mini-retreat, during which each one presented what they were doing in terms of sustainability
Dinh Nguyen staff reporter
Waterloo
On October 17, after stopping for a coffee at the SLC Tim Horton’s, driver of bus 2430, route 7 ran into a silver Jeep on Bricker Street, near Wilfrid Laurier University. The bus that was heading for the Kitchener bus terminal when it bumped into the vehicle at approximately 8:35 p.m. causing what seems to be heavy impact inflicting little damage. Four students, two males and females got out of the Jeep to inspect their property. The Jeep suffered a minor dent by the rear end closest to the right tire, while the bus bumper fell off and was put back in place. However, because of the long wait for another bus to arrive, many passengers left. When asked about his reaction, a UW student commented, “I want 10 minutes of my life back.” China
Darcy Higgins
Hunter Lovins taking questions after a keynote address at the conference. in their departments. The university will now push for sustainability literacy as a requirement for all students. Not all progress is made from the top-down. Students are involved in change everywhere. They are passing referenda to pay for universal bus passes and green power on their campuses, especially in locations where governments are not leading in alternative energies, such as Ten-
nessee. Students are working on problems by opening lines of communication with staff and faculty and with each other. At Ithaca College in New York State, the Progressive Alliance formed as a coalition of environmental and socially conscious groups to organize joint by-weekly events.
staff reporter
Plans for a liberal arts college in Stratford were put into motion as the University of Waterloo, the City of Stratford and the Stratford Festival of Canada signed an agreement to explore the opportunities. Stratford City Council approved the agreement on October 17, which ensures six months to draft a business plan, look into funding options and to explore opportunities of acquiring land in Stratford. Ken Coates, UW dean of arts, attributes the efforts as a demonstration of “our willingness to be open and innovative and to be responsive to the needs and opportunities around us.” Although most of the details are yet to be determined, the parties propose a satellite
campus, which would operate as a liberal arts college that will offer co-operative and regular programs.
“The university made a number of commitments to the architecture students that they did not keep.” — Jeff Henry UW president David Johnston said, “We envision a number of exciting possibilities for this project, and look forward to working with
Britain
the City of Stratford and the Stratford Festival to develop a campus that fits this wonderful community.” When asked about student issues of housing and transportation, Stratford Mayor Dan Mathieson said that “We’re committed to addressing the student issues to ensure they feel integrated and part of the overall Waterloo campus.” Feds VP of Education, Jeff Henry, commented on a similiar assurance UW made to its architecture students: “The university made a number of commitments to the architecture students that they did not keep.” Coates said, “The model for Stratford would be quite different — it may be more in the form of a stand alone college.” Coates also says the plan will provide adequate residences to house students in Stratford.
The sex industry is no longer for troubled people, but also for the educated as well. A rise in Britain university tuition from £1,000 a year to £3,000 has caused many female students to prostitute themselves in order to pay for rent, tuition and keep up with the academics. According to The Sunday Times Online, a survey revealed that many people know others in the business. One in ten people admit to knowing strippers, while six per cent reveal that they know actual prostitutes. Further research has shown that prostitution amongst students has increased by 50 per cent since 2000. Student interviewed about the situation claim that it is better than earning £8 an hour to work at McDonalds. They claim that it is a quick way to make money without interfering with their studies. During reading time at night, a student prostitute will often take a quick break to see clients. Some students make up to £2,000 a night because their clients are willing to pay up to £350 for a non-bimbo intelligent woman with whom they can have a conversation. The increase in such activity is simply a movement away from fast food into getting more exercise.
See STRATFORD, page 7
dnguyen@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
See LOVINS, page 5
Council elated over Stratford college Kinga Jakab
In two months, Xiamen University in Beijing will join the increasing numbers of schools in China offering courses on playing golf. In addition, business students and those majoring in economics and computer software will be required to get a golfing credit in order to complete their degree. Xiamen University professors believe that experience in playing golf is necessary for students who want to land good business jobs. According to Canadian Press the golf lessons are meant to prepare students for a world where business deals are made on the golf course. Canadian Press also reported that some students find the sport to be too elitist while other students view it to be healthy social activity. This clearly demonstrates that businesses aren’t meant for the athletics.
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Daycare still parental haven Leslie Havens staff reporter
Four years ago when the UW Place residences converted into first and second year residences, with married students and families moving to the Columbia Lake Villages, Paintin’ Place director Kathy Boegel was apprehensive about the future. Would enrolment drop? Would there be a conflict between the needs of the children and the needs of the reputedly rowdy first year’s? Would debris and beer bottles litter the playgrounds like tumbleweeds in a bad western? The scene at Paintin’ Place is as vibrant as ever, although the trip is a bit longer for students with children. Enrolment never dropped as feared. In fact, the waiting list to get into Paintin’ Place is rather intimidating. Students living in CLV still depend on the Paintin’ Place as no daycare facilities are planned for the residence. The daycare accommodates children from the age of 16 months until five and a half years, and approximately 90 per cent of the children have parents who work, teach or study at UW. It is one of the few remaining daycares in the area that allows for part-time enrolment, an important feature for students with flexible schedules. The Paintin’ Place is as multicultural as UW itself, with children from many countries and many backgrounds. The staff is experienced in respecting and promoting cultural customs and includes a chef who prepares nutritious meals and snacks while accommodating any dietary requests. As a co-operative daycare centre, the centre is led by a board of directors, filled with volunteer parents
who create committees to address the needs of the centre. Different committees include fundraising, social and financial committees. The parents also often volunteer to do minor maintenance at Paintin’ Place or accompany field trips as helpers. Due to its location so close to campus, the Paintin’ Place is able to walk students to field trips to Waterloo Park, the water park, the petting zoo, plays at Hagey Hall and museums on campus. As for the students and the children living together in harmony, Boegel is proud of the relationship that has been carefully cultivated between the two groups. The children often sing during their morning walks and from the residences around them the Paintin’ Place staff often hear students picking up the refrain. Only a few complain about the noise, as Kathy delays morning walks until mid morning. Student volunteers, many from UW Place, help at the daycare and in return earn valuable skills and impressive experience for teachers’ college applications or future employment. The Paintin’ Place also offers psychology students a chance to fill their required volunteer hours without leaving residence. Amongst casual staff are upper year students who have volunteered for three or more years and are now paid employees. Boegel’s goal is to create a place of learning for everyone involved in the centre, from children who are enriched by a variety of experiences and educationally themed weeks, to staff who are constantly developing professionally to provide the best care possible, to the students who live nearby and find opportunities for growth and education. lhavens@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
FRIDAY, october 20, 2006
UW undergoes Renaissance Véronique Lecat staff reporter
The Newberry Library in Chicago is considered one of the finest research libraries in the world. Now the University of Waterloo is among merely 44 universities that are in their consortium. This includes only three other Canadian universities: Guelph, Alberta and McGill. The century-old institution is particularly renowned for their centre for renaissance studies. This partnership will provide invaluable research and networking opportunities to Waterloo graduate students and faculty. The partnership will cost UW $5500 per year, for an initial period of three years. The Newberry Library is a private, non-lending library — it is a place where they keep documents. The collection includes over 200 medieval manuscripts, including a handful of very rare and beautiful illustrated ones, as well as over 300,000 antique maps. It is also a prestigious research facility that attracts scholars from around the world. This agreement, which was officially announced October 18, will bring more recognition to the humanities at Waterloo. Dr. Shannon Hartling, who graduated from UW studying 18 th century literature and is now a UW professor, said that the UW humanities is “a fabulous program and this makes it better…We might very well find that we attract more early modern scholars.” Hartling went on to say, “So much of what you study in grad school is based on what’s available and this makes so much more available.” Dr. Guy Poirier of French studies, is also enthusiastic about Newberry, especially their collection of French works. “I went there about five years ago. It’s a great environment. It’s a
good opportunity for our students and for us too,” he explained. “We will have better teachers of course. If we go there and meet other scholars, we can teach better.” This past Wednesday, the director of this centre, Dr. Carla Zecher, came to talk about the library, its programs and collections, to an enthusiastic
This is especially important when you are specializing in a field that no one else at your university is. Dr. François Paré, department chair of French studies, said that “The interest for us is not to visit the library — it’s what the library does: events, seminars and conferences.” Paré is hoping that participating in workshops and research there will be integrated into the studies of graduate students. T he resources available at the Newberry will be valuable to members of many different departments such as English, French, history, fine arts, classical studies, music, drama and religious studies. Because so many departments were expressing an interest in Newberry, when they asked Ken Coates, the dean of arts, if he wanted to participate, he “said yes in about five seconds,” joked Paré. At Wednesday’s event, Coates teased the Waterloo scholars assembled, “You’ve got three years to show me you’re really going to use this.” The library offers programs on a plethora of subjects, from paleography and early science to theology and the history of books and printing. Students who are interested in exploiting Newberry’s resources can speak to their department chair or alternatively can visit www.newberrry.org to get information the programs offered there.
he collection includes over 200 medieval manuscripts, including a handful of very rare and beautiful illustrated ones, as well as over 300,000 antique maps. veronique lecat
crowd of Waterloo scholars. She said partnering with an institution also benefits the Newberry because, “We learn from the scholars that come; they tell us things about our collection that we didn’t know before.” She emphasized that, “it’s important for graduate students to meet students form other institutions.” Students will learn not only by paging through books, explained Zecher, but by networking with other scholars. She hopes to return to Waterloo next year to speak to students about the programs they offer, and to peruse the collections our library holds. That is one of the things the Newberry offers: the chance to meet other people in your field of study.
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Senate’s excellence plan extends to high schools Sasha K. Campbell imprint intern
On October 16, the UW senate longrangeplanning committee convened to discuss the university’s future goals and direction and the programs they intend to implement to achieve these goals. The job of the senate long-range planning committee is to make recommendations about planning the university’s academic, physical and operational development. This year, the focus is on promoting academic excellence. The details of this include developing strategies to push the university’s success and reputation for academic merit, appealing to above-average high school students looking for a university, and recruiting foreign exchange students. Basically, their job is to get the best brains on the planet to come to the University of Waterloo. The first item on the agenda was the UW high school outreach program — a subject that raised several diverse opinions. “It’s not clear that we need a task force to deal with the outreach program,” said George Dixon. Alternately, Alan George, UW’s former dean of math, said, “The costs of the program are a lot, but the benefits are enormous: it improves the quality of students in the UW math [and other] programs.”
The key purpose of the meeting was to discuss the refinement and implementation of the Senate’s Sixth Decade Plan (2007 – 2017) for “pursuing global excellence” and “seizing opportunities for Canada.” Their goal is to advance Waterloo’s academic and staff performance. According to the Sixth Decade Plan, by 2017 they intend to make sure at least 12 UW academic programs will be the best in North America, at least 20 departments will rank among the top three in Canada, and all departments will rank in the top 25 per cent in Canada, among other aspirations. Appealing to skilled and intelligent high school and international students is a priority. “We are looking for a combination of excellent young minds and excellent staff so we can maintain and improve the quality of our university and draw in new students,” said David Johnston, UW president. Also covered were the future plans for the senate. According to senate member Ranjana Bird, “We are doing and academic integrity workshop on October 26.” All post-doctorate and grad students are invited. The senate only meets when there is sufficient information and issues to talk through; their next meeting is tentatively scheduled sometime in November. The date has yet to be announced. scampbell@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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FRIDAY, october 20, 2006
Rainbow celebrations lack pot of gold Margaret Clark staff reporter
Despite all the heavy cloud coverage this week, the University of Waterloo campus was not once without a rainbow — banner, that is. Flying outside the Student Life Centre, the patchwork creation of volunteers for Gays & Lesbians Of Waterloo (GLOW) was one of many ways in which the campus celebrated Coming Out Week from October 15 to 21. GLOW volunteers have a lot to be proud of: their organization already offers a host of services for people with all manner of alternative sexual orientations — “queer” being the umbrella term — and also runs weekly positive space events like the Wednesday discussion group, the AfterGLOW Social and Dyketopia. Imprint attended the October 18 discussions session, on “Crushes and Infatuations,” and found the atmosphere to be at once warm, welcoming and constructive. Concerns that the discussion topic should have been made pertinent to Coming Out Week also proved unfounded: the large audience seemed to grow relaxed and trusting even in the course of one hour, and the “status quo” feel of the event meant no one felt pressured to make any dramatic declarations therein. This week’s events also included a 24/7 Pride Guard display by the rainbow banner, an SLC presentation of the movie Transamerica on Tuesday, October 17, GLOW Ally training seminars throughout the week, a Fox Rock Coffeehouse on Thursday, October 19 in the SLC Great Hall, a bonfire at the E3 on Friday, October 20 and an AIDS Walk in Kitchener on Saturday, October 21 at 5:30 p.m. But preparing for Coming Out Week hasn’t all been sunshine and lollipops for GLOW and
the strain has shown in many of the events. Volunteers not showing up for their Pride Guard shifts weakened the display’s overall impact, while the slow build to interactive GLOW events had the week’s festivities off to a rough start. The showing of Transamerica, a road-trip movie about a male-to-female dealing with her newly-discovered son, was a good step towards addressing transgendered issues, but lacked sufficient follow-up discussion. In fact, a lack of forums, special speakers and extra discussion groups was prevalent all throughout the week’s activities. Also problematic is the lack of a definitive end-of-week festivity, with GLOW utilizing the broader “Universities Night” at Club Renaissance to close off their events. Jeremy Steffler, the GLOW discussion group leader, explained that the problem was essentially bureaucratic: new university regulations, especially pertaining to insurance policies, have resulted in a lot of paperwork and approval delays that GLOW, perhaps more than other university organizations, has difficulty overcoming. While Steffler recognizes the well-meaning intentions behind these regulations, they greatly limit the very open and inclusive kinds of events its constituents feel most comfortable attending. Furthermore, the nature of GLOW’s membership — namely, those often embroiled in intensely personal identity struggles and not yet ready to guide the community as a whole — means GLOW does not always have the kind of broad, outspoken membership needed to maintain all the events and services it seeks to provide. Steffler goes on, however, to add that GLOW is well aware of these difficulties and seeking to improve itself, is focusing this semester on building awareness and expanding its membership so that next term the organi-
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The right colours dulled by a black and white page, this rainbow normally shone throughout Coming Out week. zation will not have to rely on the dedicated efforts of just a few hard-working student volunteers. Like any campus group, GLOW is largely dependent on the student body to support and participate in its initiatives in order to grow and excel as a campus service. In the meantime, despite minor shortfalls, the spirit of acceptance and openness behind GLOW’s Coming Out Week events bode well for the organization as a whole.
More information about the GLOW organization and how to take part or use its services can be found at www.glow.uwaterloo.ca/aboutglow.html. GLOW also offers a peer support help-line with trained operators on Sundays, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 888-4569 (GLOW), and hours of person-to-person availability are posted in its SLC office, room 2101. mclark@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Climate change perplexes Canadians Lovins: Taking sustainability to campus Guest speakers discuss clean air issues at UW Rachel McNeil assistant news editor
While political figures like George W. Bush are indirectly encouraging protests for peace around the world, Canada’s Conservative government is doing some inspirational work of its own. This time the topic is climate change. Throughout the past week, the University of Waterloo has hosted two workshops on “Ontario’s energy future — or future disaster.” John Bennett, executive director of the Climate Change Network, met with students on behalf of the federal government. Meanwhile, Paul McKay, author of Electric Empire: The Inside Story of Ontario Hydro, and Keith Stewart, manager of the World Wildlife Fund Campaign on Climate Change, visited UW as part of their provincial tour discussing energy efficiency on Tuesday, October 17. Both presentations focused on student involvement to improve the environment. Intending to relay the nation’s environmental concerns to the Stephen Harper government — the same government that cancelled the popular Energuide program — Bennett has listened to people’s climate change issues in 18 communities throughout Canada so far. Stories about the ever-warmer winters in southern Ontario and the pine beetle infestations killing off 10 per cent of B.C.’s pine forests will hopefully encourage the government to devise a new plan for combating climate change. Yet, while $400 million has already been contributed by the government to help limit pine beetle damage, students like Darcy Higgins, 4A environmental studies major, are concerned about Harper’s course of action, or lack thereof, involving environmental issues. “Harper’s climate plan is non-existent,” said Higgins, who was fond of the Energuide program, along with many others in
the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The popular made-in-Canada program offered efficiency assessments to thousands of residents throughout the region but, without incentives to conserve energy, Higgins wonders whether public motivations to protect the environment will falter. “There should be taxes on inefficient vehicles and on industries that pollute strongly and lower prices for efficient cars,” he stated, adding that, “Most emissions come from industries and automobiles so we need the federal government to take stronger action and make stricter regulations against that.” In their workshop, Stewart and McKay explored the possibilities of wind power and new technology to enable each house to generate its own power. McKay also stressed that “Trend is not destination;” by running from issues on climate change, the country obviously won’t make any progress. Luckily, Canadian citizens appear to be taking matters into their own hands, as some former supporters of the Conservative government are now looking towards the Green Party for guidance. In favour of action, Higgins said that “we need to not just lobby the government, but start voting on [climate control]. We should be rallying and protesting on this issue to the scale we did in the ‘60s on nuclear power.” However, Higgins will settle for now for raising awareness and support for the climate issue amongst students by helping the UW Sustainability Project’s (UWSP) celebration of Climate Awareness Day. As of now, they’re still hoping to extend the activities into a three-day awareness campaign involving videos, guest speakers and games of environmental Jeopardy. Students can look forward to more information on Climate Awareness activities from UWSP and WPIRG in upcoming weeks. ramcneil@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Sustainability initiatives with campus dining services are happening with enthusiasm across the United States and more recently in Canada. Food fits in perfectly with the concept of sustainability as it reaches out to factors of social justice, ecosystem health, animal welfare, human health and economic well-being. Administration and students are demanding certified sustainable food from their large corporate suppliers, who then work hard to procure high volumes of local, sustainable food. And these companies aren’t finding great cost increases. “The demand from campuses is exploding,” said one presenter. Evidence of this can be seen in the popularity of the UW Farm Market. At one university, a student intern was hired to do tracking of practices at farms. As well as the purchase of only free-range eggs or local beef, packaging is being shifted to encourage use of less waste in catering, or non-harmful cleaning products and compostable utensils. To start, it is imperative to look at the quality of food currently being served and assess
its impact at every stage. Is it contributing to healthy people on a healthy planet? Imprint spoke with Planet U author Michael M’Gonigle and the co-ordinator of the University of Victoria Sustainability Project, which Waterloo’s UWSP was based on. We all saw a coast-to-coast movement building cross this country as well, with more meetings of sustainability co-ordinators and active students all the time. It was stated that the hyper-individualism of our society is causing unhappiness among today’s Americans. The four-year (or more) situation of students is a bit of an anomaly in an average person’s life, where there tends to be much closer contact and very good community. Afterwards, many reminisce and miss it. It might be the common goal of working on sustainability challenges for current and future generations, which will bring us closer together. Visit UWSP, WPIRG or http://uwenet. blogspot.com to see what is going on at UW and to add your ideas and support to the effort. Said Bill McKibben, “Sustainability is not one way of thinking, it is the way of thinking.” dhiggins@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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FRIDAY, october 20, 2006
It’s also midterm time for the Feds’ executive
Ashley Csanady news editor
Tim Alamenciak editor-in-chief
Since the beginning of their tenure, the Federation of Students executives have dealt with a plethora of controversial, pertinent and complex issues. From the Fed Bus service being cancelled to the Tim Hortons in the SLC no longer having 24 hour service for the summer term to the backlash from the services review administered by the previous executive, the current Feds’ executive has dealt with their fair share of controversy — and they’re only half-way through. Imprint recently sat down with the executive to discuss their performance thus far and their future hopes. President Michelle Zakrison
Feds president Michelle Zakrison has led the executives through an astonishing torrent of controversy over the past few months. Her arrival as president was marked by Fed Bus trials, followed shortly thereafter by Food Services’ decision to alter Tim Hortons hours and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam arrests. These challenges have put the pressure on Zakrison to establish an effective team to lead the student government while ensuring the day-to-day interests of students are met. “Creating a team that works well together has been a challenge because we came from three different tickets. Having our executive retreat in spring and again in fall has helped greatly. When we came back in fall we really focused on being a team and working together,” said Zakrison. “I deal mostly with Michelle [Zakrison] and [vice president administration and finance] Renjie [Butalid]. They appear to be a cohesive and congenial team but I can’t comment overall on how well the four are integrated,” said associate provost human resources and student services Catharine Scott. Scott has an element of continuity within Feds; working with the executives year after year. “I still think our communications can improve exposure to societies, the media display board and SLC TV display case. That’s a project that can always be improved with what we put on there” said Zakrison. Communication with societies and both the display case and SLC TV fall under the vice-president internal portfolio. According to Zakrison, she takes care of everything behind the scenes. Lo is responsible for “liasing with marketing to put information up [in the display case and on the TV]” “I feel Michelle occasionally micromanages some of the executives, or she takes on their responsibilities,” said Feds councilor Jeffrey Aho. When asked about her greatest weakness, Zakrison mentioned time management. “As president I have meetings all day. I also have my personal life, studying for the LSAT, and my social life.” Zakrison highlighted the success of recent town hall meetings as an indicator of her performance in the role of president. There have been two meetings so far. The first dealt with dental and health plan issues and the new Bombshelter. The second, this past Tuesday, brought forth the prospect of a universal bus pass and the upcoming municipal elections. Zakrison’s presence on campus has been very noticeable. She participated heavily in Frosh week activities, helping out on Monte
Carlo night and cruising around in a golf cart to see as many frosh as possible. Election promises rank high on Zakrison’s score card. She is certainly visible and communication with students is being attempted through monthly meetings and the SLC TV and display case projects. The internal governance review has been planned out and progress has even been made on the age-old universal bus pass discussion. The governance review that was brought up during the election has been acted upon. The first meeting of the committee led to the development of terms of reference. The door is always open for suggestions, particularly at the town hall meetings. Zakrison recounted the details of a student asking questions about parking — she didn’t know the answer, but she found it. “Even though I might not have the answer, I know where to go to get it.” Zakrison is currently working on the above mentioned ongoing communications projects and something more behind the scenes: textbook freezes. She is working with professors to strike deals with textbook companies ensuring editions don’t change for several years, allowing students to save by buying used books. Vice-president education Jeff Henry
A previous VPED in 2004-2005, Henry is the oldest and the most experienced of all the executives. Although some of the big-ticket issues didn’t fall under his portfolio, Henry still dealt with many large issues. The vice-president of education is in charge of assisting students with academic and co-op issues. Some of the larger issues he has dealt with thus far are the J1 Visa debacle, marks now being released to potential co-op employers and the academic integrity survey, which is ongoing. With the academic integrity survey underway, at its outset Henry quelled student fears by saying, “It’s not about figuring out if the results reflect positively or negatively as it is about discovering how to foster a better culture here for students and faculty.” Federal and provincial lobby groups such as OUSA and CASA that argue for lower tuition rates and other issues pertinent to students also fall under Henry’s portfolio. Henry commented his position as “a challenge to try [and] deal with a position where a lot of the results you could ever hope to achieve take a lot of effort over a long time.” With the candidates having come from three different tickets, when they first elected there was a concern that cohesiveness would be a potential problem. When asked about the state of their relationship now, Henry said, “with any team you could always find improvements. When you have people from different areas that came with different ideas, it’s never easy to mesh that into cohesiveness. We’ve been working hard […] at the end of the day, students are seeing some good results.” Henry described his strengths as his “ability to analyze and break down complex issues.” He pinpoints his own weaknesses as “not [being] the world’s greatest event manager and volunteer co-ordinator.” Halfway through his term, Henry says his biggest challenges for the future are “a federal government what just doesn’t seem to care about education and knowing the government will fall. All the things they’ve said [about] education probably won’t come to a whole lot whether their in the budget or not. There’s a challenge to put that there…there really is a ticking time bomb on student aid funds.”
Vice-president administration and finance Renjie Butalid
Butalid began his term of office with a plethora of campaign promises including a proposed silk-screening business, improving the revenues of Aussies and Fed Hall. Since then, he’s had several large issues to deal with including the Tim Hortons closure and the Fed Bus hearing with Greyhound. With regards to Fed bus issue, Butalid emphasized that “the Feds are here to fight for you guys, but we can’t do it without student support.” In the end, Feds fought for students and the Fed Bus was allowed to continue service after being granted a scheduled service licence from the Ontario Highway Transport Board in coalition with Student Transport Canada. “I would like to think that students who go home every week and who use the Fed Bus are able to do so as a direct result of the effort myself, Michelle and the rest of the executive made,” he explained. Aussies will no longer be “down under” as it’s moving to a more central location across from the Tim Hortons in the SLC. Butalid stated the benefits of the shift earlier this term, “McMaster operated a convenience store that was in a similar financial situation to ours [...] they relocated their convenience store to a much higher traffic area, and within a couple of years, they were able to increase their sales levels by more than 100 per cent.” Fed Hall is still struggling to find its place. Low turnout for World Cup events held there over the summer forced the screenings to be moved to the SLC Great Hall, and bar nights this term have not had even a fraction of the turnout typical for a Bomber Wednesday. The new businesses review committee can potentially help Fed Hall reach its full potential, according to Butalid. This past summer, Butalid was a key figure during the investigation of the Waterloo Tamil Students Association (WATSA) following the arrest of three of its former members. The group’s finances are currently undergoing a forensic audit. When the story broke and the news of the audit announced, Butalid explained the Feds’ role as “assisting the university.” He added, “Feds will still maintain its autonomy for sure, because we not only represent WATSA, but undergraduate students across the board.” As for his accomplishments thus far, Butalid said, “I think I’ve achieved a lot of the things [that] I said I would do when I campaigned. In the summer months there were a lot of things that came up that were unforeseen.” He cited the unexpected workload of setting up the new health and dental plan offices located in the SLC. He added the benefits of the office as students now have a central location where they can go for all their queries. There are downsides to his job, however, as he stated, “I think, as with any job, there are a lot of things that frustrated me… there are certain administrators that won’t budge on their position given several issues that have come up in the past.” Butalid presented the annual Feds budget to council before the Fed Bus ruling, so the profits from the service aren’t included. He explained the reason for this omission was because “it was August when the ruling came out, if we did the budget in September various [aspects of Feds]… would be working in a budget that would not be clearly defined,” for the beginning of fall term.
Vice-president internal Sai Kit Lo
An independent candidate, Lo surprised a few people by his election — and angered some others. Zakrison, stated in an interview with Imprint soon after the elections, “I really wanted to see Sabrina Bowman elected. I felt she was the most qualified for the position and I’m very upset that she only lost by a few votes.” More recently, Zakrison clarified her feelings, “A strong admiration for Ms. Bowman is by no means a reflection of my feelings for the current Feds VPI.” Since then, Lo has avoided controversy. Throughout the WATSA situation, Zakrison and Butalid did most of the talking, although Lo said he was involved. He explained, “Feds handled it as a team.” He elaborated saying that he met with the executive of WATSA to show Feds support. His campaign promises included continuing the services review and helping Fraternity and Sorority Awareness (FSA) to be allowed to run events on campus. The one issue Lo has openly addressed since his election is the backlash from the services review performed by his predecessor, VPI Lawrence Lam. In an interview with Imprint after the services review was revised, he said, “I’m quite happy with the recommendations that did pass and for those that didn’t, I don’t think they were that important anyways.” As for his current plans for the services review, Sai kit said, “We’ll do it as strategic planning with the co-ordinators. I think the volunteer organizations — the services — have some difficulty dealing with continuity and volunteer [co-ordination]. Strategic planning would be trying to come up with longterm planning, come up with solutions to solve our continuity [issues].” He continued, “We’ll do it in this way instead of repeating what Lawrence did. It is a waste of human resources to do it exactly the same way so soon. I plan to do it differently.” Earlier this term, there was confusion among services and societies on campus as the scheduling for the Services and Societies days was wrong. Lo explained the mix-up, “The Turnkey [desk] had Tuesday and Wednesday on the system, but it is my understanding that we booked it Monday and Tuesday. By the time the groups got there, they were informed that it was Tuesday and Wednesday. There was a confusion. I feel extremely bad for not being there to solve the misunderstanding. Afterward I sent a letter to clarify the situation and extend the services day to Wednesday as well to compensate.” Lo has tried to increase awareness on campus about available funding for student groups through a poster campaign. The posters feature pictures of him as the “$90,000 man.” Of the initiative Lo said, “Students [were] generally unaware of the funding before. People keep coming in and asking questions about the funds, people are now aware of the funds.” According to Lo, his biggest strength is, that “I have no enemies — I always have win-win discussions with people.” Due to the time-consuming nature of his position Lo said, “I wish I could have more energy to do extensive readings and writing instead of just focusing on the putting on red tape here and there. Just sit down and have some quiet time to read more and think more about something relevant to my work.” acsanady@imprint.uwaterloo.ca editor@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Danger stalks socialites
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Social-networkers meet privacy issues on the internet Lauren Grant reporter
Since its baptism into pop culture, the internet has been a multi-purpose tool for all ages. One such use has been socializing, though the results have not always proved positive. Websites like Facebook and MySpace have become increasingly popular with secondary and post-secondary students as a way to communicate with friends from all corners of the Earth. However, in today’s society of instant communication and readily available information, the privacy these sites afford is often overlooked. Ann Cavoukian, commissioner of Information and Privacy for Ontario (IPC), recently released a statement cautioning about the danger of these sites: “These websites help to connect people with various interests and are becoming increasingly popular with university and college students. They can offer basic information about people and also provide blogs, chat rooms and discussion forums. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of these websites. Most offer students minimal protection.” Many students are unaware of the dangers and have never read the privacy statements of sites like Facebook and MySpace. Cavoukian urges students to consider what she refers to as “The Three P’s” — professors, potential employers and predators — before posting
private information on the internet. “The biggest concern with social networking sites like MySpace is that students aren’t aware of the privacy risks.” The internet is host to all types of predators and unknown dangers and students often believe that they are wise enough to avoid the potential threats these sites pose. But this is not always the case.
Many students are unaware of the dangers and have never read the privacy statements of sites like Facebook and MySpace. In fact, students in one study conducted by the IPC group admitted to having posted information such as their address, phone number and daily schedule. It is startling to realize just how many people aren’t careful with what they open to cyberspace. Predators aren’t the only ones lurking on the net. Recently, selfprofiling sites have become popular with employers when it comes to potential employees — especially those that hire students. In a recent
interview, Cavoukian cited that a whopping 77 per cent of employers examine social networking websites when it comes time to hire and check up on current employees. One scenario, referenced by Cavoukian, was a woman who was fired from her job when her employers learned, through her blog, that she was doing drugs. The commissioner warns that if students are going to be using Facebook and the like, they need to consider several things. First of all, is it a “closed platform” site? Are you part of a private group that, like Facebook, requires authentication such as a school e-mail address? Secondly, are you able to validate other members of the group and able to control who sees your personal information and who doesn’t? Finally, consider whether or not the information you are posting could return to haunt you later down the road. “I’m issuing a challenge to students,” says Cavoukian. “Before you social network again, review privacy settings and know who has access to your life.” The internet is a wonderful, multifaceted tool, but like any other piece of technology has the potential to become a doubleedged sword. Consider what you are posting, who will be able to access it and whether you really want the world to know everything about you. lgrant@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Existence: Virtues founded in religion Continued from cover
In one powerful example, Reverend Boot addressed the atheist claims of random scientific design with his own podium papers, saying, “Can these notes be explained through the chemistry of the ink and paper?” He also spoke very passionately about the faith and moral foundations which cannot be found in an atheist perspective, stating, “reason, logic, science, ethic, love…only can be accounted for if based in God.” In contrast, Dr. Kenyon took a practical and less complex argument in disproving the existence of God. His reason for not believing rested in the familiar and flawed proof of a higher being, stating, “I have no reason to believe.” Dr. Kenyon related
his argument to arbitrary evidence, confirmation biases, statistical analysis and objective miracles many people claim to have happened in their lives. For one example, Dr. Kenyon cited instances of people over-analysing particular situations saying, “When people believe their prayers to God are answered, they are not taking into account the other many prayers where nothing happened.” The opening statements were followed by short rebuttals by both debaters, attempting to expose the flaws of each one’s argument. Afterwards, the audience participated in a question-and-answer period, giving a chance for the crowd to directly address the experts. Many of these questions asked by students included the meaning of life if God doesn’t
exist, scientific versus. religious views of life, and the perception of other religions in regards to the debate. In the end, both gave closing arguments stating their previous evidence and symbolically gave each other a hug once the debate was over, showing the respect for both beliefs. Whether they were able to convince anybody of their beliefs or sufficiently address the question of God, many people in the audience still thought the event was worthwhile to experience. After the event, debate moderator Tim Foster said, “I think the event was a success…both parties were successful in expressing the core fundamentals of Atheism versus Theism.” bfong@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Stratford: Arts students to transfer campuses Continued from page 3
Although the goals remain unclear, at least until the development of a business plan, Coates says, “We are anxious to ascertain the potential for a liberal arts campus in Stratford. If we proceed, we will approach this project with the same commitment to innovation, academic rigour and high standards that characterizes the rest of the operations of the University of Waterloo.” Thus far, the plans do not intend to relocate UW professors or departments to Stratford; says Coates, “We do not intend to draw
resources from this campus to support the new initiative.” Specifically, due to the “unique and special role” that the drama program has to UW, explains Coates, the program will not be sought out for a formal partnership. The Stratford Festival of Canada “will be an active participant in the planning exercise and we are anxious to capitalize on their presence, their stature and their professional contributions.” Coates is exploring various potential course offerings that would utilize and develop the current strengths selective to UW, but on a separate Stratford campus.
Yet certain concerns still plague council members. Regarding potential costs to the University of Waterloo, Coates explains “UW is proceeding cautiously as to the costs of the project. We anticipate the City of Stratford will make significant contributions and we will be looking for other resources as well.” Talks for planning began in early June when Matheison and Johnston discussed options with UW provost, Amit Chakma, and then executive director (now general director) Anton Cimolino. kjakab@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
It takes a special person to be knowledgeable and engaging on a wide variety of topics. Lister Sinclair, the venerable CBC self-styled teacher, was one of those special people. He died Monday at the age of 85. Lister Sinclair was one of my heroes in journalism; he was engaging and a gifted storyteller. To listen to him on CBC Radio’s Ideas was to be invited into a myriad of realms. In 16 years at the helm of that program, he had a hand in several thousand broadcasts. It is likely that no two were similar. Like all good teachers, he never forced learning upon his audience. Instead, he gently coaxed his audience into the journey of discovery with a sense of wonder and an audible smile. Sinclair was a renowned perfectionist, rewriting scripts right up to the broadcast time, yet the material was always conversational and approachable. Lister Sinclair was born in India, raised in England and arrived in New York in August 1939 with his mother for the New York World’s Fair. With the outbreak of war, 18-year-old Sinclair and his mother headed to Vancouver while his father remained in India. He later remarked that when he first saw Vancouver, he knew he was coming home. He ended up staying in Canada for the rest of his life. Sarah Wolch, his collaborator for 25 years told him that she couldn’t imagine
life or the CBC without him. Sinclair left his mark on the CBC. He started writing radio plays as a way of making money while teaching mathematics at the University of Toronto. Unable to fight in World War II due to an injury, he made propaganda pieces at the nascent CBC. It’s been estimated that he wrote over 700 radio plays. His most imfamous, “Hilda Martin,” dealt with abortion without mentioning it by name and eventually was the subject of heated debate in the House of Commons. When television came to Canada, Sinclair adapted himself and applied for a job with CBC Television. The CBC brass felt that TV was a young person’s medium and consequently didn’t want anyone over thirty; at thirty-one, Sinclair almost didn’t make the cut. In his many roles, on the radio or in front of the television camera, his enthusiasm was palpable and engaging without ever being overbearing. He described himself as an omnibrow rather than high-brow. He was forever modest, rejecting the labels of Renaissance man (on account of it being years out of date) and that of an authority, stating, “I don’t wish to be an authority because I know I’m not.” He nevertheless did a good job at fooling us. The mark of a good teacher is the ability to share knowledge and to engage students without preaching to them or pretending to know everything. With his unique voice and continual curiosity, Lister Sinclair invited us to share his quest for exploration. A model for broadcasters, writers and teachers, he will be missed. nmoogksoulis@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Friday, October 20, 2006 — Vol. 29, No. 14
A holiday to remember
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Ah, the Christmas spirit. Like Brendan Pinto wrote a week ago, the commercialization of faith is a wondrous thing. Having lived with a marketing guy for a few years, I firmly hold the belief that merchandise in stores serves as an accurate thermometer for culture. It’s their job to know what people want and like. Right now the stores are split between Halloween and Christmas. Nip that holiday cash cow in the butt. I’m gearing up for another holiday. It’s my favourite, and I couldn’t wait to write about it. I figure that if the retail stores are building up anticipation for Christmas, I can build up some anticipation for this holiday. It doesn’t have the cuteness of Halloween or the Jesus
of Christmas but it’s a holiday that means something beyond fake plastic trees. Remembrance Day hits me like a bag of rocks. For all the victims of war, soldiers and targets alike, we reserve a day of thought and perhaps a couple minutes of silence if the clocks are right and we’re not too busy buzzing around at work. We give other holidays hours and hours of shopping time, hundreds of dollars and an entire evening of devoted candy handing. Costumes take a long time to make and parties are partied all night. But for Remembrance Day, we give millions of souls two minutes of our time and some trumpet sounds, maybe a tear and a beer at the legion. Remembrance Day is a pure holiday. It doesn’t beg any questions of faith or allegiance, though some may argue to the contrary. But I say pacifist or warmonger, Remembrance Day is the single most important holiday of the year. So I propose we shake it up a little bit. I mean, poppies are wonderful signs of remembrance, and the two minutes is a fitting gesture, but I propose a day of silence for Remembrance Day. It’s fitting — billions of deaths from war cannot possibly
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be honoured by two minutes of sacrificing the great gift of speech. Most of the people I’ve run this idea past have commented on how hard it would be. Not talking for a whole day could lead to loads of turmoil; how else could I provide editorial guidance? Or order a sandwich? Sacrifice is a concept that has been muddled throughout the ages. Sacrifices are largely viewed as bad things. Nobody likes people who hurt animals. But there is still an appropriate place for sacrifice in modern culture — and it’s fitting that one would sacrifice something so crucial to honour the deaths of billions. Sacrificing the gift of speech is by no means a great thing compared to the sacrifices made by victims of war. November 11 is a Saturday this year, so my task may seem to have become much more simple. I won’t be buzzing around the office, hurriedly motioning for people to do things. Instead, I think I might head down to the legion and have a few beers. Instead of talking on November 11, I’ll listen. editor@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Graham Moogk-Soulis
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Beware of wingwomen on the prowl
This summer, while in Mexico, I had my first encounter with the reclusive yet infamous wingwoman. I was minding my own business, tossing back tequila, shaking my posaderas when this slightly inebriated woman came over to me. I was dancing on a bench with my long time friend and dance partner Jill, when she leaned over and started gushing about how hot we looked. Exchanging startled glances, Jill and I shuffled further down the bench, only to be followed and quizzed about where we were from, our marital status and how we were enjoying Mexico. Eventually, she got to the point. “See that guy over there,” she pointed, “he’s my cousin, and he’s never even kissed a girl.” By this time, Jill had managed to extricate herself from the situation and I was left to my own devices. Shifting awkwardly and trying to think of some witty response, I got trapped between this Mexican wingwoman and a very dirty, beer-ridden wall I didn’t feel much like touching. No exit seemed in sight, so all I could do was smile politely, covertly slip a ring on to my
left ring-finger and tell her I was engaged. “Oh but honey, he thinks you’re sooo cute, plus you’re on vacation. It’s only one kiss, one little kiss. It would make him sooo happy, he thinks you’re sooo cute” she slurred, her accent thickening as she half-drank, half-spilled her beer on me. “Look at him, he looks so sad. Plus isn’t he cute? I know he thinks that you’re sooo hot. Because you are, look at you.” By this point, all that’s running through my mind is how do I get out of this without ending up in a catfight. Apologizing profusely, and spouting bullshit about how my non-existent fiancé would kill me if he found out, I slowly extricated myself from the situation — not before inviting her to come visit me in Canada anytime — grabbed Jill, and managed to find another bar to dance on. Since this first eye-opening event, I have encountered two more wingwomen, bringing my grand total up to three. Wingmen serve the purpose of helping their buddy out, keeping him out of trouble, helping him pick-up — generally being a good friend. Wingwomen, on the other hand, make it their personal mission to get you and their cute-but-lonely-friend to hook up. This makes them a very dangerous entity. Being female, they know all your bullshit lines and know exactly how to trap you into admitting not only your singledom but exactly why it is their friend/cousin/brother isn’t good enough for you — potentially asking you loud enough so that not only their friend/cousin/brother can hear, but the entire bar.
So what makes wingwomen so much pushier than their male counterparts? Well, it could be a variety of factors. One could be the aforementioned fact that they know the real response to every female excuse in the book. Another could be that they want this friend of theirs off their back so they are free to pursue their own interests. Maybe the friend in question thinks it would be better to send another female to hit on the victim because she could relate better. The situation could potentially be interpreted as less threatening and, therefore, the target more likely to concede. Then, the wingwoman feels an obligation to fulfill her duty and becomes relentless in her pursuit. The constant female desire to play matchmaker could also come into play. By selecting someone for their friend to hit on — or hit on for them — they are also selecting a girl they see fit to be with their friend. So, after selecting you as the perfect match, they are unwilling to let it go because you just can’t see how perfect the two of you would be together. Regardless of the motivations behind the act, to wingwomen everywhere, I implore you to let up a little bit. It’s not less creepy, it’s more so. If you have ever been hit on by someone who’s unwilling to take no for an answer, then why are you subjecting some poor woman to the same fate? No matter how wonderful your friend is, obviously this girl just doesn’t see it the same way. So let it go, let her go, because if he’s so great, then why aren’t you with him in the first place? acsanady@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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U.S. Congress has brush with its own bigotry Pension debate highlights inequalities in American law
I think we can all probably agree that discrimination is bad. Arguing otherwise would, prove to be a supremely difficult task, and likely cause you to bear the brunt of a fair amount of derision. However, the full sting of the injustice of discrimination may not always be apparent to those people who have not experienced it for themselves, or seen it happen to someone they know. Case in point: the U.S. Congress. Late last Saturday, former Massachusetts Congressman Gerry Studds died in hospital at the age of 69. Studds was the first openly gay congressman to be elected to the US Congress and served for 12 terms before he retired in 1997. Then, in 2004, when gay marriage was legalized in Massachusetts, he married his long time partner Dean Hara and lived — as the cliché goes — happily ever after. Until he died. The problem is, while Studds and his husband were legally married within the state of Massachusetts, the federal “Defence of Marriage Act,” which was signed into US law back in 1996, overrides the gay marriage laws in the state.
Campus gay community is much too depressing
There is a common misconception that GLOW represents the broader gay community, but seriously they think far too much to be truly gay. Why does a campus that already embraces glitter-sweating, same-sex kissing fabulousness need “safe-spaces” and “Coming-Out Weeks?” They should just sit back in their Lay-Z-Boys, relax and let the real gays deal with the rest of Canada. Demonized in the contemporary era as being harmful stereotypes, organized gays, by action and example, would have us suppress our finest traits: impeccable style, ruthless judgementalism and washboard abs. Rather than show the finest in our community, these down-and-out “Oh, what will we ever do” homos are creating the very persecution that guarantees the existence of their organizations. Of course you won’t get respect if you wear horizontally striped shirts, gelled hair and running shoes with jeans. By that measure, anyone would be persecuted! Now, as self-proclaimed paragons of aestheticism, let’s talk about the official face of UW gays. GLOW is an excellent place to start. What is the deal with the display on the MC green designed to demonstrate the solidarity of Coming-Out Week? At the first sign of rain, the 24hour watch was abandoned and the remnants of the display were left in the mud. Is it just us or does the whole setup look like Baghdad on a
bad day? Are those plastic chairs, scattered rocks and disheveled cords serving any other purpose other than distracting from the poorly-draped and tastelessly placed flag? Does our official image not deserve something more resembling a shirtless Gucci boy, lathered in oil and lying in the sun? And what of our voice in the campus newspaper: Type-in-Stereo? Is this for real? Every week offers another dozen or so dismal paragraphs on such things as the unique plight of the bisexual or pondering the mystery of how a pride parade just might not be welcome in the Middle East. It’s pitiful, it’s boring and it reeks of tokenism. With Type-in-Stereo, the paper and the university community can rest soundly in the satisfaction that comes only with nominal inclusion of oppressed minorities while the true gay profile crumbles. The homo column should feature a tweaked-out workout-junkie with a faux hawk, Parasuco jeans, and nine per cent body fat churning out catty commentary on Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette and how it relates to what you’re planning on wearing out this weekend. It is common for gays in our community to be judged on their level of fabulousness. We propose a new term of equal usefulness to describe those dragging our image through the mire — “troglie-mos” (see, Troglodytes) and like fabulousness it also comes in degrees. Now, many who could fit this term are our friends and we have this to say: Please, stop frowning, get out of the cave and embrace the sunshine! At the end of the day, our flag is a rainbow; you can’t get much gayer than that. So let’s all smile together and be happy… and gay. — John Hill & Adam Smith
The end result is that Studds’s husband is not eligible to receive the congressional pension that is usually provided to the widows of public servants. In the case of Hara, he would be receiving $62,000 a year, if he had been married to anyone other then his same-sex partner. Needless to say, this is causing no small amount of consternation within the Congressional community — especially considering that disgraced congressmen who have resigned for misconduct, or even indicted and jailed for illegal activities, continue to collect on their own pensions even while sitting in a jail cell. The fact that Studds’ husband will receive nothing, due only to their sexuality, is starting to create a wave of realization within many of the members of congress who otherwise are not as caring about the ongoing struggle of gay rights. The fact that one of their own has had their loved one stripped of what the rest of them are all guaranteed to receive — even those who are tossed out in disgrace — is not sitting well in many camps. While it’s unlikely to create a sudden turn-around in fortunes any time soon, the fact that the closer you come to discrimination, the more acutely you can feel it’s sting continues to hold true. Even for politicians. gbarclay@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Inspired by the doctor with only one name
A while ago I wrote a heart-wrenching eulogy for the recently deceased Steve Irwin, the infamous crocodile hunter. Sometimes, however, I get the jimmy legs and I just can’t wait for some people to die. Dr. Phil is one of those people. How many PhDs do you know who call themselves Dr. [their first name only]? It’s innovation like this that has launched his deific personality to the forefront of American psychiatric treatment. It is the kind of epithet that keeps you guessing. Calling yourself Dr., then using your first name is like saying, don’t think of me as your therapist because I’m just like you or like an old friend. A friend who’s better than you. Philip Calvin McGraw is my
kind of guy. I’m all about the whole contumely denouncing of people’s stupidity with the same level of contempt. He, however, gets to do it on a bigger forum and to people who already have enough problems. If only I could have a TV show for myself on which I deride people for their problems and make a cool three million a year doing it. Dr. Phil got his start on Oprah as a “Relationship and Life Strategy Expert.” He does have more experience than half the population in this arena, having been married twice. The man’s got a lot of love to give, even to a client who is half his age. As Einstein once said, “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds,” and, in my humble opinion, Dr. Phil is no exception. He was once reprimanded by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for an “inappropriate dual relationship” with a 19-year-old therapy client. They made him take some ethics classes in order to continue his private practice. What a bunch of
self-righteous Examinazis. Not Dr. Phil though; he always knows best. His show is predicated on that.
If only I could have a TV show for myself on which I deride people for their problems and make a cool three million a year doing it. This is a man who is full of great advice for the populace. While counselling a couple on the rift between themselves and the wife’s mother, he criticized them for pressing charges on her for allegedly trying to run over her son-in-law. His point was that when you bring the government into you quarrels, you are inviting a third party into the
conflict when it should be resolved by the primary parties. I fully agree; if you have a problem with someone it should remain between just you and that person. And Dr. Phil. Oh, not to mention a studio and national audience, but they are really just there to revel in your pain in a Springer-esque forum featuring no security guards and softer music. This same episode was quite elucidating showcasing only the most important parts of the conflict. This included the mother’s reference to her daughterin-law’s ‘fat square ass’ followed by a shot of the ass in question, ass being highlighted in sepia, then zoomed-in on to further highlight the fat squarness of said ass. I believe she also referred to her daughter-in-law as an asshole — though without the graphic, I was lost as to what this meant. In addition to this, his psychiatric techniques have also come under scrutiny as he focuses on behaviour modification therapy instead of finding out the sources of people’s problems. He does have a point though. Trying to
piece together a coherent history of psychological trauma may be an effective way of tackling root causes, but at the same time, it’s really, really hard to do. If you were a therapist, wouldn’t you prefer to just tell people that they are wrong and need to change? While there haven’t been any scientific studies testing the long-term validity of this approach, it sure does make for entertaining television. That’s gotta count for something, doesn’t it? Dr. Phil and the cavalcade of selfhelp gurus are an inspiring bunch. So inspiring, in fact, that I would like to try my hand at it as well. Next time any of you have an debilitating emotional issue that needs to be dealt with in a public forum, just email me your problem and — who knows? — it might even be the subject of the next article. I’m Brendan Pinto and I’m single (perhaps there is something wrong with me and I should ask Dr. Phil about it), so tell your friends. bpinto@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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I doubt that you expected a response to “What bothers you most about university” as trivial as mine might seem. Nonetheless, having officially entered the stimulating world of university and been on campus for roughly one month (although it’s hard to believe it’s only been five short weeks since I was part of the ignorant masses), I have noticed an attitude of self-absorption which seems to permeate the atmosphere here. I am as guilty of this as any, and I understand that some degree of “self-absorption” is necessary to make it through university alive and not entirely drained. However, I find it very intimidating — depressing almost (depending on the nature of my day) — to walk from class to class and not be able to meet a single eye. C’mon people, we go to school together! And for the next four years,
we will live in the same city, have the same profs and sit in the same classrooms. Yes, that may be the extent of our commonalities. And no, I am not propagating a be-nice-tostrangers-and-the-world-magicallybecomes-a-better-place philosophy. But the next time I — or someone — give you a nod of acknowledgment, consider returning that nod with a smile of recognition. I may never see you again, but, heck, it would make walking around campus a lot less depressing. Of note, (I just can’t resist) I have found Mr. Brendan Pinto’s articles rather amusing, and I think it’s quite hilarious that people take him entirely seriously. I, although a barely-enlightened first year student, understood them as satire and it’s too bad that you had to publish an article declaring them as such. With regards to the last article, Pinto made a good point, and I think the way people have commercialized Christ is shameful, but I beg of you this: do not judge Christ by his followers, who seem to do a good job at making a silly mockery of him. — Laura Bast
Friday, october 20, 2006
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As the weather becomes cold and unpredictable, students are shifting into a new fashion gear. Here’s a look at what some of your fellow Waterlooers are wearing to keep warm while remaining stylish. Think you can top these, let us know! Send us your photos!
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Fiona Li, a future waterlooer, brings warmth to her white boots with a pair of leggings
Marvin Au, 3A math & business, brings an old classic back to life with patterns
Victoria Baltulis, 3B arts & business, showcases the ever-popular jean-in-boot trend with a pair of footfriendly flat-heeled boots
Niyati Shah, 2A arts, uses a pretty scarf to tame her mane
Ada Molc, 3A psychology, knows how to get her work done in comfort and style!
Rachel McNeil, 1A arts, brings polkadots into fashion
Tiffany Jamieson, 4A history, keeps her curls under control with a bandana Rob Blom, 3A math, proves you can show up to campus wearing whatever you slept in
Molly Kravalis, 2A psychology, keeps warm in a tee
Samir Lakhani, 2A actuarial science, one of among many men keeping their t-shirts in fashion into the cool fall weather
Nicole Honderich, 1A arts, rockin’ the traditional headband
Tastes of the world without leaving your home
I was looking at photos the other day of a family trip to Turkey. Among the amazing contrasts of landscapes between a bustling city life, to the lush green countryside — usually with an abundance of historical sites — there is no shortage of that rich history in its cuisine.
Centuries of migration ranging from the Far East to the Mediterranean have infused the country with rich and varied dishes, from the subtle and simple to the layering of unique flavours. Both do well in appealing to the five senses, especially tantalizing the taste buds. While there are many foods that Turkey prides itself on, my focus will be on their meats. “Kebaps” are skewered meats, which are then grilled. According to the Turkish Tourism Board, there are several categories of “kebaps,” such as sis kebaps, which are grilled cubes of skewered meats. There are also “Döner” kebaps, which consist of alternating layers of ground meats stacked on an upright spit that rotates while cooking. When serving, the slices would be thinly shaved
and eaten with “Pide,” or flatbread. My family and I had the pleasure of going to a “Kebabci,” which are relatively inexpensive restaurants that offer enough food fit for a feast on any day of the night. During an overnight stop in Izmir, my family, along with a group of friendly acquaintances, basked in “Adana”— spicy skewered ground meats, and “Lahmacun”— thinly sliced meat (beef or lamb) on top of round thin dough. See TURKISH, page 14 tiffany li
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FRIDAY, october 20, 2006
Moving back home not the end of the world Moving out of your parents’ house is probably one of the most life changing experiences each of us will have. Living on your own for the first time allows you to truly develop as a person in a way you probably can’t do under the watchful eyes of mommy and daddy.
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That independence can give you one of the greatest senses of freedom. No longer will you be shackled by values inherited from people 20 to 30 years older than you. Not only can you live on your own, you can live your own way. Perhaps in the past, the “rules of the house” dictated that you were supposed to be in bed by a certain time or that you had certain chores to do. Living on your own, these choices become your own. You get to live with the consequences of your actions and that sort of responsibility can be amazing to experience. But try going home again and you’re in for a big surprise. There is
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a very good chance that your parents still view you as the same person you were when you left. The sad and unfortunate part is that there’s also a very good chance that when they meet the “new you” it will be a very difficult adjustment for them. It may even create a hostile environment. Of course, there are a lot of people out there who still take their parents’ values to heart and still rely on their advice and guidance. I know I tend to ask my parents’ advice before making any important decisions. But the problem is when that advice comes unsolicited. Many students move home for the summer or after university and find
themselves being treated like the high school student they were when they left. Parents just don’t seem to get that these are people who have lived on their own and made their own choices. Advice on how often to empty the garbage in their room isn’t necessary. In the end, of course the old adage “as long as you live under my roof, you’ll live by my rules” still applies, but without some sort of compromise the parents are risking the future relationship. It’s a difficult transition for a parent — accepting the fact that their children have grown and are no longer in need of their constant attention.
That is not to say that this problem becomes an issue in all relationships between parent and child. If your parents do not seem to treat you as you see yourself, it may be a good idea to remind them every once in a while that you are used to living on your own and doing things for yourself. Remind them that they are still very important influences in your life and thank them for the years of immeasurable support they have given you. By confronting them in a mature way, you’re showing them what kind of respect you should be treated with. janstett@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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More to anime than meets the eye The world of anime and H anime fans is rich and diverse, with many subcultures and niches. Two such subcultures are Yaoi and Yuri. Yaoi (pronounced “yah-oy” or “yah-ohee”) is not a real Japanese word, it is “otaku” slang by anime fans. It refers to manga and hentai that feature men in romantic relationships. This is similar to “shōnen-ai” and BL (boy love), which also deal with romantic relationships between (young) men, but with one major difference — Yaoi is sexually explicit. One thing that might surprise you about Yaoi hentai is that is generally created by women, for women. The art is drawn by women, the plot lines are written by women and the target market is women who find sex between two male characters erotic/romantic —similar to the many men who are turned on by lesbians. But despite its female-centred production, Yaoi has generated quite a following among gay men as well. The relationships in Yaoi, interestingly, tend to repeat the same clichés seen in hetero relationships — but using two men instead. In most of the couples, there is usually a designated “feminized” male called an “uke” (or receiver/bottom) who is often shorter, weaker and/or younger than his partner and a “seme” (or attacker/top), who tends to be bigger and have darker hair. Often, many traditional female stereotypes will be applied to the male uke, such as reluctance, shyness, “romanticness,” etc.
Some Yaoi artists like to play on these In fact, Yuri plots often do start out quite cultural stereotypes, moving toward char- innocently, typically with two girls who were acters that are more interchangeable or originally presented as straight or inexperiusing characters with reversed stereotyped enced inexplicably being drawn to one another personalities. and “getting it on.” There has even been As with Yaoi, many a trend towards making people enjoy Yuri’s twist Despite its female“muscle yaoi,” where of stereotypical gender both male characters roles, though often there centred production, are strong and muscuis still a more dominant lar, with less feminine partner and a more subYaoi has generated character traits. missive partner (just like Similar to the Yaoi quite a following among in hetero hentai). genre is Yuri — manga Typically, couples gay men as well. and H anime with stories will consist of an upperof lesbian relationships. classman (or woman in Actually, two words are used to describe this case), the “senpai” and a less experienced anime/hentai with female-female romantic lowerclassman, the “kouhai.” One famous Yuri couple that you might relationships: Yuri usually is used when referring to more explicit sex between two women be familiar with are two characters from the (that is, lesbian porn) and the term shōjo-ai series Sailor Moon: Sailor Uranus, who had short is typically used to refer to non-sexual (but still romantic) relationships between two female characters. One of my favourite anime series with a Yuri subtext is Revolutionary Girl Utena; it’s almost a cross between Yuri and shōjo-ai. Similar to the term Yaoi, Yuri is also considered an “otaku” term — Japanese lesbians do not actually refer to themselves using the terms yuri or shōjo-ai. The word Yuri is Japanese for Lily. Often noted as the first to use of the term “Yuri” to refer to lesbian relationships is Ito Bongaku, the editor of “Barazok,” a gay men’s magazine, who, in 1971, called lesbians in Japan “the lily tribe” — “yurizoku.” Some suspect that the term Yuri became commonly used for this style of hentai partly borrowing from Ito’s “lily tribe” as a cliché and partly as a reference to the ideals of women being beautiful, pure, innocent, etc., which is symbolically associated with a white lily.
Zero tolerance on campus
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In efforts to promote zero tolerance, Christopher Larochelle (left) of the Waterloo Regional Police stands beside the impaired driving simulator in the SLC on October 17. Showing his support is Zhen Liang (right),1A Biochemistry, a peer help educator for the Alcohol and Drug Awareness group on campus. Theevent was the product of a joint effort between UW’s Health Services and the Waterloo Regional Police. Keep an eye out for the simulator when Waterloo Regional Police returns in February or March.
blond hair and wore a boy’s uniform, had a lesbian relationship with Sailor Neptune, who was shorter with long aqua hair. Even within Yuri there are sub divisions: we have “shonen yuri,” created by men for a male audience, which tends to feature more explicit sex and less romantic plot lines; there is “shoujo yuri,” created by women for a female audience, which often has less or no sex but more emphasis on relationships; and finally, what some call “pure” yuri, which is written by lesbians for a lesbian audience. No matter the gender of the author, artist or reader, Yuri and Yaoi H anime is important because it provides options, demonstrates different lifestyles and contributes to breaking boundaries and changing how people view relationships in hentai and in the real world. ssparling@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Everybody loves a bad boy? Turkish: delights
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What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “bad boy?â€? Whether you think of 50 Cent or Paul Bernardo, one thing is certain — “bad boysâ€? have been romanticized in the media. Simply put, the “bad boyâ€? image sells. But why? Is it, to quote the title of a recent research paper on the subject by St. Jerome’s Doctors Burris and Rempel, that some women are just “Horny for the Devil?â€? This is not the first article to discuss this research. Doctors Burris and Rempel’s findings first gained media attention through a column written by Canadian sex columnist Josey Vogels. Without giving Ms. Vogels appropriate credit, her column was used by Imprint’s Landon Mitchell to write an article “Studies Say Bad Guys Have Sex Appeal,â€? in the March 31, 2006 issue of Imprint. Mr. Mitchell’s interpretation of Ms. Vogels’ original article contained numerous errors, prompting Doctors Rempel and Burris to demand a correction. A corrections piece was written by Imprint’s legal representative but, according to Dr. Burris, â€œâ€Śfailed to address issues of interpretation and tone that were the heart of Mr. Mitchell’s article — which is precisely the stuff that the reader is most likely to remember.â€? We wrote this article because, as psychology students who were involved in the research, we believe that Imprint’s misinterpretation of the research is both disrespectful and potentially harmful. With that in mind, we will discuss where we think Imprint’s article went wrong. The original Imprint article stated that “women think that rapists are more attractive than serial killersâ€? and that “rapists, in the eyes of women, have better looks, charm and that extra ‘umph’ that puts them over the top.â€? The research did not look at the participants’ attitude towards serial killers. Instead the research showed that participants judged a rapist-murderer to be more attractive and charming than a murderer. The rapist-murderer was also seen as more manipulative and less capable of a romantic relationship, however. Thus, he was not seen as better overall, and in no way was he rated as “over the top.â€?
Imprint’s article states, â€œâ€Śthe majority of women seem to be drawn to the bad boy image. Why do women always go after the type of guy that they know is only up to no good? In [a] study, women were asked to name characteristics of ‘bad boys’ and ‘good boys’. “The bad boys, as you would probably expect, rated much higher in the category of sexual attractiveness.â€? There is only one fact here: In Doctors Burris and Rempel’s study, female participants named (and rated the appeal of) stereotypical “bad boyâ€? and “good boyâ€? characteristics. This study actually found that women did not see “bad boysâ€? as better short-term sex partners than “good boys.â€? Moreover, when it comes to friendship or (perhaps more
“Good boysâ€? stand the same chance to be that very same kind of special friend and much better chances of entertaining a long-term relationship. importantly) a long-term dating relationship, “good boysâ€? had the edge — overwhelmingly so. This makes perfect sense: among the stereotypical negative characteristics for “bad boys,â€? participants listed “drug user,â€? “manipulativeâ€? and “violent.â€? Among negative characteristics for “good boys,â€? participants listed “boringâ€? and “conformist.â€? Which characteristics in a dating partner seem more tolerable to you? Imprint’s article further states that the research proves that “women think that bad boys are much better in the sack,â€? that “[Doctors Rempel and Burris argue] that women are naturally drawn to bad boys,â€? and that “bad boys prevail in terms of a first impressions [sic].â€? Again, these are distortions, not facts. The real problem here is that an uninformed male reader might interpret them to mean that the way to impress a woman is to “act like a bad boy.â€? Indeed, Imprint’s article concludes that additional research conducted by Doctors Burris and Rempel suggests that â€œâ€Ś women see bad boys and men who rape in the same light
[‌] it is only a matter of how bad a woman likes her man.â€? Dr. Rempel comments that “often Mr. Mitchell makes statements such as “all women like bad boys.â€? This is very misleading. “It is true that in our studies some women were more accepting of a hypothetical date rapist some of the time. But one must understand that these women were imagining a scenario in which the attempted rapist could not get an erection. It was a harlequin romance-like scenario in which the man was under the woman’s sexual control. “For me the most disturbing thing about Mr. Mitchell’s article is my fear that some man is going to read it and decide that he can attract a woman by being ‘bad’ — that is, by being aggressive, demeaning or even violent and he’ll think that the woman really likes it, even if she acts like she doesn’t. This is a recipe for sexual violation and Mr. Mitchell’s article provides the ‘scientific’ justification that could bring some men over the top,â€? says Dr. Rempel. Dr. Burris adds, “the takeaway message of Mr. Mitchell’s article seems to have been: If you aren’t a sexy bad boy, then you can still score by posing as a ‘nice-guy shoulder to cry on’ when the bad boy does his woman wrong. Let me be clear: this message is fiction and is not supported in the least by our research. What makes things worse are the portrayals of women and men embedded in Mr. Mitchell’s message. Women seem to be portrayed as stupid and easily manipulated and men as lacking integrity and eager for advice as to how best to take advantage of women. Can this be any more offensive?â€? The take-away message should be that women, in general, do not prefer “bad boys.â€? Yes, some may not always see them negatively and some may even entertain the idea of allowing that “bad boyâ€? friend to become a “bad boyâ€? special friend — but only for a night or two. “Good boysâ€? stand the same chance to be that very same kind of special friend and much better chances of entertaining a long-term relationship. Although many self-proclaimed dating experts will suggest that a key to a woman’s heart is acting tough, there is no proof of this whatsoever. Perhaps it’s best to put such myths to rest and to realize that furthering these stereotypes of men and women is not doing you — or the love of your life — any favours.
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The spicy dishes were balanced with grilled pide, refreshing salad greens and fried red onions. One of the highlights that allowed my family to try a bit of everything on the menu was when we ordered the “Izgara,â€? which is mixed grilled meat. The dish hosted lamb chops, Sis kebaps and “kĂśfte.â€? KĂśfte are grilled, fried, oven-cooked or boiled meats, mixed with a blend of special spices, eggs and grated onions. Their appearances vary and range from shaped balls, oblongs, round or long patties. Since lamb is currently season, expect it to be much more affordable at your local grocery store. To that end I highly recommend you all to try the recipes. Here is the recipe I have for Turkish lamb kebaps — I hope it does justice to the dish. First, a word about the spiciness: it has the ability to creep up on you when you least expect it. I consider myself to be a veteran of all things spicy in their own right: from rich curry sauces packed full of life and spice, to consuming generous portions of wasabi with my sashimi and finally the delightful standby, Jamacian Patties — I keep a box of patties in the freezer at all times for those cravings.
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However for the kebaps, I must admit, these spices are a unique blend. Since they are different and therefore foreign to my palate, I am receptive to the taste, but after a while, the spices sit for longer periods of time — and eventually er upt on my palate as a burning sensation. If you are tr ying food like this for the first time, have a bowl of refreshing yoghurt at the end of your meal. It will help offset the spiciness of the dishes. tiffany li
Method:
1. Grab a large Ziploc bag and add all the marinade ingredients. 2. Add your cubes of meat, seal up the bag and shake gently to coat. 3. Let the lamb marinate for about two hours in the fridge. 4.Take the meat out of the bag and skewer, alternating with the vegetables. 5. If you are using a barbeque, place on the grill and cook, turning halfway through, until meat and vegetable are golden brown (approximately eight to 10 minutes). If using a broiler, place kebaps on a baking sheet and broil for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through. Serve with flatbread, yoghurt sauce and salad. Enjoy! tli@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Ingredients For the marinade:
1 tsp garlic (finely chopped) 2 tsp freshly grated ginger 1/8 cup (30 mL) lemon juice 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground cumin Pinch of cayenne (or to taste) 1/8 cup grated onions
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1 kg of lamb, cubed to 3/4 inch thick (about 24 pieces) 2 medium onions, cut into large chunks 2 green peppers, cut into large chunks 2 tomatoes, cut into large chunks 1 package of skewers (soak in water before using to avoid burns)
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How do you feel about the Feds’ progress? By Tiffany Li
“They’re rockin!” Alex Wice 1A math
“I just used their health plan yesterday for the pharmacy.” Clare Park 1A math
“Power to the petition people … got a ride back home with good ol’ Fed Bus” Joanne Zou 1A business and math
“I used the Used Bookstore.” Lukmon Olaatanda 1A computer science
“Start having Bus pass availability on the WatCard.” Kate Duggan, Hemma Ramnath 3A speech comm. & 1A geological engineering
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“I find [them] incongruent with the capitalistic values my country was founded on.” Patrick Lawson 1A math
“Who are the Feds? Are they the local gang?” Richard Zsolt 1A math
1. Baby’s mother 5. British lad 9. Central vs. mountain 14. Alight in the past 15. Bear cave 16. Bond villainess Onatopp 17. Blackjack 18. Indian origin 19. Tea storage box 20. Attracted to the opposite sex 23. Alternate passage of music 24. Male briefs 28. Poetic slipped 32. Bytown 33. Quebec founder 37. Make dirty 38. Power-saving diode 39. Surety prisoner 42. Not Mr. 43. Spiky succulent plant 45. Lost Horizon Paradise 47. Johnny Depp’s latest role 50. Make tough 51. Lymphoid tissues 53. Gutters 57. Halloween greeting (3 wds) 61. Cut adrift (2 wds) 64. Late-night dance party extravaganza 65. Archaic magician 66. Hunting dog 67. Beers 68. Grammy winner for “Mack the Knife” improv 69. Scandinavian 70. Saucy 71. Artificially coloured
“They finally put our money to good use … with renovating Bomber.” Zaid Haddad 2A legal studies
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1. Stereotypically masculine 2. Healing purgatives 3. Thin fogs 4. Non-believer 5. Muse of history 6. Fairy tale author Andersen 7. Military assistant 8. Authorized stand-in 9. Slow cart 10. Fervent proponents 11. Boolean intersection 12. Relieve from 13. American writer Boyle 21. Alberta’s outgoing premier 22. Flying saucer 25. Ruth’s mother-in-law 26. Rapid rotation 27. Spicy sauce 29. UN labour rights org. 30. Ticket
31. Church levy 33. Poetic clapped 34. Greek sun 35. Make attractive 36. Indian bread 40. Wildebeest 41. Plumed heron 44. London’s poor district 46. Armed again 48. Rant 49. Cotton gin inventor Whitney 52. Worthless fragment 54. Like oung beef 55. American mascot 56. Another’s position 58. Coarse cabbage 59. Cricket pitching period 60. Quiet time 61. Smallest UW faculty 62. Pull behind 63. Litigate
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arts@imprint.uwaterloo.ca Arts Editor: Margaret Clark Arts Assistant: Dinh Nguyen
Director and curator Andrew Hunter explains his vision of bringing art to, and out of, the students themselves Margaret Clark arts editor
Go on, admit it: when you think of art, you think of pictures hanging on a wall. You think of abstract stone sculptures and lobsters sitting, for some bizarre reason, on telephones. You think of stuffy artists reclining in their sprawling lofts, indulging in fine wine and their inflated senses of self-importance. You think of elitist organizations — highfalutin museums, galleries and other self-serving public spaces — and you hate it. Well, so does Andrew Hunter. The funny thing is, Hunter is the newest director and curator of the UW Gallery, that “small grey building that nobody knows about, and nobody visits” in East Campus Hall. So by all rights one should expect him to be bemoaning the gallery’s isolation from campus, and especially the lack of students frequenting the striking installations lodged within. But Hunter is not interested in compelling unwilling students to frequent the gallery. Instead, recognizing that the UW Gallery is meant to serve the whole University of Waterloo community, and not just the fine arts faculty, Hunter believes that if students aren’t going out of the way to interact with traditional art expressions, it’s high time the gallery started interacting with the students on their own territory — and in far less traditional forms. Working from the starting premise that the UW Gallery should have its own, distinct existence, Hunter has focused on creating programming that reflects the interests and character of the UW community as a whole — a community that by far emphasizes the somewhat arts-alienated fields of computer sciences, engineering, physical sciences and mathematics. Furthermore, Hunter has a different idea of how the gallery should reach university students — not by lecturing them on
the meaning of art, but by creating dialogues about the evolution of the term, and allowing students to take a decisive role in deciding what art means to them. Though Hunter only took the job this past May, his plans are ambitious — and already well off the ground. “When they hired me,” he explained, “they told me I could do whatever I wanted — so I took them literally.” Last summer Hunter started creating networks in the UW community, one of which has already resulted in an integrated plan for performance art installations and interactive teaching projects with the school of architecture in winter term. One such presentation, by Amos Latteier (whose previous works include a 500 pound potato battery and a series of calculator haiku) is a multimedia performance of animal architecture, if that gives you any idea of how expansive the exploration of art can be. Closer to home, Hunter’s plans include video and multimedia installations in the Student Life Centre (SLC), as well as special events that will seek to unite Waterloo students with the art already present on campus, in their programs and even in day-to-day life. Amos Latteier has already been commissioned for two other projects to this end. The first is a science project sculpture incorporating a more heightened sense of aesthetics with topics students may have encountered — functionally — in their courses. The second, meanwhile, is an audio walking tour (of the kind that can be downloaded to a cell phone) for the trees, rocks and related, yet regularly overlooked cultural installations that can even be found just around the math building and SLC. But wait — this is just the beginning. Enter future artists like Dane Watkins, who turns survey-taking into its own kind of artistic expression (http://eatmydata.co.uk, under “TargetArt”), and Proboscis, a collective that explores the benefits of knowledge-sharing through a series of interactive artistic
October 20 Checkmates Square Dance Club — Trinity Village old chapel 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. — price not listed October 20 The Almost Hip: a tribute to the Tragically Hip — Bomber 9 p.m. — Free admission 19+ October 21 Flax to Fabric Transforming flax into linen demonstrations — Joseph Schneider Haus 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. — $8 (costumes optional) October 22 Storytelling: Mary Eileen McClear –— McDougall Cottage 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. — admission by donation October 22 Pulp Fiction — Princess Cinema 9 p.m. — $6 at Turnkey Desk
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“Split-Level Paradise” requires viewers to become part of the art in order to experience it. Similarly, the UW Gallery seeks more accessible arts programming. projects. Enter, alongside this slew of new presentations, a sense that anything a student might study can be, alone or integrated into a larger web, a work of art. Enter, as Hunter himself asserts, the belief that anything we do needs to be an art. Even the UW Gallery website will not be overlooked in Hunter’s expansive revisioning of the gallery: Recognizing how much photo-art is generated on a daily basis — and almost just as regularly abandoned or forgotten — Hunter intends to create a theme-centred photo project on the website that will allow students to upload their photos and so become active participants in the art. Though the photo content would
ultimately lead a temporary online existence, the theme-centred work could then be utilized to create new, permanent installations, ranging anywhere from fiction-based response art to slideshows, to physical exhibitions. Ultimately, Hunter, whose past experiences have given him a wide range of perspectives on art — as curator, as student, as artist — considers the UW Gallery “not as a building, but as a program — it’s all about the ideas.” If this is really the case, UW should count itself very fortunate, because Andrew Hunter alone has them in spades. mclark@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
The Imprint team is listening to...
October 22 Mississippi Heat and Daddy Long Legs –— Starlight 8 p.m. — $11 in advance
Apocalyptica — “Farewell”
October 22 KWS Storytellers: The Emperor’s New Clothes — Centre in the Square 2:30 p.m. – $16
Beastie Boys — “Hey ladies” Carrie Underwood — “He’ll think of me next time” Matt Osborne — “50 30 20”
October 23 Queen: It’s A Kinda Magic — Centre in the Square 8 p.m. — $46.25 to $76.25 depending on seating
Metric — “Monster hospital” My Chemical Romance — “Cemetery Drive” The Band — “Rag mama rag” The Polyphonic Spree — “Lithium”
October 23 – 26 Conversations with Other Women — Princess Cinemas 9:10 p.m. — $6 at Turnkey Desk October 26 Hoedown for Hospice — Victoria Park Pavillion 7 p.m. — $50, proceeds to Hospice of Waterloo Region
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Twelfth Night triumphs on Stratford stage Talented cast and crew bring a quality performance to Shakespeare fans — and even university students Duncan Ramsay reporter
Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare’s best known comedies, is a journey into delirium: filled with drunkards, fools and madmen, disguises and deception and utter, utter confusion, the play can feel like the child of a 16th century acid trip. Yet thanks to a superb cast, excellent staging and a strong directorial hand, Stratford’s latest revival of this classic is a wild, wonderful ride. The play begins innocently enough as twin brother and sister Viola (Dana Green) and Sebastian (Shaun McComb) are shipwrecked separately in a foreign land, each convinced that their sibling has drowned. Viola, in an attempt to make a new life, disguises herself as a eunuch in order to join the court of Orsino (Sanjay Talwar), the reigning Duke of the land. Within days, Viola finds herself sent on Orsino’s behalf to court Olivia (Seana McKenna), a local countess –— but only after Viola herself has fallen in love with Orsino. The triangle is complete when Olivia, taken in by Viola’s disguise as a man, falls in love with Viola. At the same time, a minor war is being quietly waged in the background between the debaucherous members of Olivia’s household and her puritanical steward Malvolio (Brian Bedford). It’s a complex plot at the best of times, but the actors and crew never drop the ball, guiding the audience subtly and surely without sacrificing the quality of Shakespeare’s prose. Even against the quality of the material used here, what shines most about this pro-
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duction was its almost uniformly excellent cast. Each of the actors did an outstanding job of bringing their characters out from under the weight of Shakespeare’s Elizabethan language and into vivid, charismatic life. Although the main characters carried the dramatic elements and prose of the play on able shoulders, ringing out soliloquies and controlling the stage, it was the peripheral character of Malvolio’s war who stole the
show, causing minor riots onstage and in the audience. Particular props go to Brian Bedford, whose portrayal of an arrogant and puritanical git cut down to size deservedly received some of the biggest laughs of the play, and to Thom Marriot, whose comfortably pompous drunkard Sir Toby Belch dominated the stage each time he appeared. The only blemish here lies in Sanjay Talwar’s Orsino,
whose reading of the famous opening line made me fear for the rest of the play, but who partially redeemed himself later with a serviceable if uninteresting performance for the remainder. Also key to the play’s resounding success were the director’s (Leon Rubin) and stage manager’s (Meghan Callan) strong efforts to make the play accessible to a modern audience. Little touches, such as Malvolio’s physical antics during his “cross-gartered” scene or the inflections in Viola’s voice through seemingly innocuous lines help to guide the audience through the play’s Shakespearean English and sometimes-confusing plotlines. The director’s choice to set the play in colonial India was also a wise decision. Given the opportunity, Stratford’s costumiers and stage designers once again outdid themselves, creating a rich and varied assembly that added much to the production. Feste’s (Andrew Massingham) costume in particular deserves note, taking the idea of an English jester and transferring it seamlessly into an Indian court. The staging also meshes well with the dynamics of the play, conveying the plight of arriving in a strange land and the disparate world’s of Orsino’s and Olivia’s courts (which are shown as Indian and British, respectively). With this latest production of Twelfth Night, Stratford has once again created a production of the kind of unmatched quality that has come to be expected from the Festival. If you plan to see any plays at all this term, and even if you haven’t, Twelfth Night is a sound investment.
Half Nelson, quarter bad, quarter superficial Poorly-developed characters fail to intrigue audience Half Nelson Ryan Fleck THINKFilm
Most people can agree that it is highly unlikely for a junior high school history teacher to be addicted to cocaine. I was a firm believer that a movie based on the aforementioned unlikely character would be equally if not more improbable and unpredictable. Sadly, Half Nelson disappointed me. I was looking forward to learning about the complex life of an educator of pre-teens, pinned down with a half nelson by the evil wrestling world champion named cocaine. Regrettably this was a film about someone who was far from complex and was little more than just that: a teacher who is addicted to cocaine. I suppose that I just hoped that there was more than meets the eye when looking upon a teacher freebasing, laying on the girls’ locker room floor. I still believe that there is, but Half Nelson did a poor job of exposing what we cannot see with our eyes when gazing upon the life of a substance abuser. Although we learn a few interesting facts about Dan Dunne (Ryan Gosling) and Drey (Shareeka Epps) — who forms an unlikely teacher-student friendship with Dan— very little character development actually occurs, leaving the audience ultimately unfulfilled. This renders the film quite superficial in its depiction of uncontrollable drug use. A gripping story would have been fair compensation for this shortcoming, but unfortunately the plot remained quite predictable and insubstantial for almost the entire film.
To be fair, the lack of character development and monotonous story could be a way of portraying the regrettable life of a cocaine addict — dissociated, lonely, uneventful, and practically meaningless. However, this would have been more effective if we had actually learned more about Dunne’s past other than the extremely conventional major life events a drug addict experiences (I won’t even bother listing them, for they are that banal). Sure things are hinted at here and there, but the scattered allusions to his past didn’t imply much. Although superficial, some intimacy was added with shaky and slow-to-focus camerawork which comes across as much more natural and authentic — perfect for such a sensitive topic. In an ideal world, this would have complimented a deep and revealing character exposé very well. I must mention that Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps both did a great job of working with what they were provided. With the little material they were given to act on, they were both able to portray their roles well enough to stimulate empathy and kindle pity. The overall message of this film was quite evident: change. No matter how far down a spiral of self-destruction and misery we are, we can always change and avert seemingly inevitable collision. Although Half Nelson wasn’t entirely a failure, this movie would have definitely benefited from taking its own underlying advice during production and changed. — Andrew Abela
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Saosin S/T EMI Music Canada
I’ve loved this band since I got my hands on their first EP about five years ago, and they’ve somehow managed to keep my interest all these years despite having replaced an incredible singer with a not-so-incredible one and releasing very little new material other than a few covers, acoustic tracks and lousy b-sides. Needless to say, I’ve been waiting for this full-length debut for awhile, so hopefully this review won’t be skewed with bias. The first two tracks on this album blew me away. “It’s Far Better to Learn” and the re-recorded “Sleepers” are incredibly energetic and seem very sincere with some extremely tight songwriting. However, it is made quite clear that this is not the same band that released Translating the Name a while back. This album is saturated with overproduction, so much that it often drowns out what could be magical raw energy. Gone are the vocal explorations (probably because this new guy’s voice plays Sammy Hagar to Anthony Green’s David Lee Roth and is saved by the auto-tune feature on pro-tools) and ferocious bursts of double kick wizardry from the drum kit. This new sound does work for the band on about half of the album, where tight musicianship, good songwriting and some obvious passion can shine through the layers upon layers of terrible production and even make it more appealing; however, half of this album is not nearly as good as I’d expect from this band. While there’s nothing here that makes me cringe, I still feel that Saosin have lost some of their conviction. Despite the terrible production that at times dilutes this album’s potential and a few tracks of filler, there’s still enough gold here to warrant a purchase from any fan of this type of music who’s been depressed ever since Taking Back Sunday stopped being good after Tell All Your Friends. — Andrew King
Over It Step Outside Yourself EMI Music Canada
Over It used to offer some absolutely shredding music that could even outwit the pop/punk label under which it was classified. Timing is Everything and Silverstrand were reminiscent of albums like Belvedere’s Fast Forward Eats the Tape and Rufio’s Perhaps, I Suppose — albums that for some reason or other just couldn’t break into the mainstream, which is still saturated by garbage that doesn’t deserve to be there. They were catchy and fun, and yet for some reason just lacked whatever it is that makes pop culture gravitate towards this genre of music (which I guess is makeup and uglier-than-thou lead singers à la My Chemical Romance). Anyway, I guess Over It got sick of releasing good music for the few people who actually knew
how good it was and who would’ve followed them anywhere for it, and decided to take the path traveled by way too many of their peers and release an uncharming, uninspired record that cares more about having a huge chorus that 16-year-old girls can set as their ringtones instead of clever guitar work and energy that makes you want to jump around your living room. Are these songs terrible? No, they’re better than the new Fall Out Boy tracks your sister blares from her room so you don’t hear her getting finger-blasted by high school football players, but it’s still a shame that such a great band had to resort to writing radio-friendly songs for morons instead of keeping the DIY spirit of good music alive. Download some tracks from Silverstrand and enjoy, but keep this one untouched like the lagoon creatures still going to Fubar. — Andrew King
Bobnoxious Rockaholics Wannabe Records
The nonsensical name of this CD should be entered in to the dictionary. Rockaholics causes some serious rockaholism, and as far as I know, there is no support network short of getting louder speakers. Rockaholism is a disease — this album is rife with it. Bobnoxious songs all sound the same. They blur together in a fit of grinding guitars and guttural vocals. This is both the strength and the weakness of the album. The rock-geek half of me says, “Screw this, where’s the variation?” but the Norwegian-metal-loving, hardgrindmetalpunkfreakcore side of me is yelling “More decibels!” Bobnoxious delivers a brutal but pleasurable experience at high volumes. It is not music that can be enjoyed at any volume but the max. This is a place where the Spinal Tap theory comes in handy — turn it up to 11. The title track, “Rockaholics,” serves as a perfect introduction to Bobnoxious’ non-stop metal, while their single “Shoulda Been Nice to Me” rounds out the Bobnoxious image. As I said, all the songs on this CD blend together in more ways than one. They’re hard and simple, but Bobnoxious knows it. They don’t try to hide it with, say, some crooning vocals or deep meaningful verses. Bobnoxious manages to slip in a ballad, though it doesn’t come close to interrupting the pure rockaholic sound. Their lyrics alternate between cries of “Baby it’s not my fault” to “I fucked it up once again/ and I’ll fuck it up again.” It’s not so much a ballad as an excuse to curse. The CD is cutely disguised as a drinking game — a different drink matches each song and they offer a certificate for completion and $20. It’s trite, and will probably result in severe drunkenness, but it adds a degree of hardcore to the whole disc. It’s definitely worth a buy if you’re looking for some good, carthartic rock. While many songs are very
similar, most of them are very good examples of viciously hard tunes. — Tim Alamenciak
The Decemberists The Crane Wife EMI Music Canada
The first time I popped the Decembersits latest offereing, The Crane Wife, into my CD player, I was driving on one of the few sunny days we’ve had this fall. It was one of those days where the air smelled like fall and the music felt like it was a soundtrack for this driving scene in a movie of my life. Decidedly more upbeat than the band’s previous record Picaresque, this album, while still typical of the Decemberists’ distinct style, doesn’t have the same melancholic note as earlier works. Thematically centred around the American civil war — another break for the Decemberists who usually tend to lean towards Euro-centred themes — this CD is both lyrically beautiful and poetic, while maintaining a catchiness that’s almost hauntingly memorable. The instrumentals on this album also provide an interesting backdrop
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to lead singer Colin Meloy’s stories. One of the most curious cases is the tragic “O Valencia” which tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers destined for death. While the lyrical content of this track is incredibly depressing, the song still remains quite catchy due to the somewhat peppy guitars in the background. While different from earlier works, this album still maintains the Decemberists’ signature style. Instead of being grating to fans, the lighter tone of the CD signifies more of a growth than a divergence from their artistry. — Ashley Csanady
Brock Skywalker and His Irregular Heartbeats Cerebral Re-Runs Frozen Puck
Listening to Cerebral Re-Runs is like being in a wacky dream. Brock Skywalker and His Irregular Heartbeat’s lyrics are vivid and clear, yet somewhat bizarre. You never know what to expect. One moment you’re listening to a slow “I don’t love you” ballad; the next, you’re on your feet shaking your bonbons, doing the twist, dancing to the same song played to a fast paced 80s rock and roll beat.
Just when you think you’ve caught a grasp of the dream’s plot, the band throws a curve-ball at you. Suddenly you’re listening to “The Devil Went Down East” watching Satan come out of a cave and into the real world. The song is dark and gloomy. Words are spoken to a mysterious creepy beat. The dream has transformed into a nightmare where Lucifer is the antagonist. But wait! What’s this? As the song continues to play, you find out that the lord of evil isn’t what he seems. Human beings are the real antagonists. They beat the poor guy up and file down his horns. The song ends with the devil going back home, only to find out that police officers have stolen his watch. In my opinion, the only thing comparable to good lyrics and beat is a catchy chorus. Brock Skywalker and His Irregular Heartbeat combine all three of these elements in their songs. People who like Matt Osborne, quirky music or well-written light rock should definitely give Cerebral Re-Runs a listen. Those who like whiny “emo” bands like Simple Plan and Good Charlotte should stay far away. — Dinh Nguyen
CITY OF WATERLOO VOTERS ARE YOU ON THE VOTERS’ LIST?
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The Preliminary Voters’ List, for use in the Municipal Election to be held on Monday, November 13, 2006, is available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at Waterloo City Hall.
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If you want to know if your name is on the Voters’ List, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 519-747-8703 or 519-747-8704. If you are not on the Voters’ List, you may apply to be added to the List by completing the appropriate form avaliable at the City Clerk’s Office, Main Floor, Waterloo City Centre, 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, Ontario, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., through to Monday, November 13, 2006 SUSAN GREATRIX, CITY CLERK City of Waterloo 100 Regina Street South Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4A8 519-747-8704
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2006 FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES: NO. TO BE OFFICE FOR WHICH VOTE TO BE HELD ELECTED Mayor, City of Waterloo Councillor, City of Waterloo - Ward 1 - Southwest Councillor, City of Waterloo - Ward 2 - Northwest Councillor, City of Waterloo - Ward 3 - Lakeshore Councillor, City of Waterloo - Ward 4 - Northeast Councillor, City of Waterloo - Ward 5 - Southeast Councillor, City of Waterloo - Ward 6 - Central-Columbia Councillor, City of Waterloo - Ward 7 - Uptown Chair, Regional Municipality of Waterloo Councillor, Regional Municipality of Waterloo Member, Waterloo Region District School Board Membre, Le Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest
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Actors Handley and Bomer can’t escape the ridiculousness of this film. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning Jonathan Liebesman New Line Cinema
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, was definitely an experience to remember. The story starts in August of 1938 in a Texan slaughterhouse where a woman worker collapses on the job and proceeds to go into labour. The child is born yet the mother dies, leaving the supervisor to get rid of the baby by throwing it into the dumpster behind the slaughterhouse. A wandering woman then finds the child and adopts it as her own. The story then fast forwards 30 years to June of 1968 where the small town is dying off due to lack of food (for some unexplained reason). Everyone decides to leave the town, except for the Hewitt family, who vow to stay and survive at all costs. They turn to cannibalism in order to survive, risking their immortal souls. Soon after, the story follows two brothers and their lady companions through southern Texas heading to the army base in preparation for their service in the Vietnam War. The four end up in a car accident and meet up with the homicidal Hewitt
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Beyond the mystery, into a bad ending The Black Dahlia Brian De Palma Universal
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family. From here on out they are doomed to be finger-licking good, unlike this movie. If you are a fan of suspense and lots of blood and gore, go ahead and watch The Beginning. But in my opinion, if I had not gotten a free pass to see the advanced screening, I would have asked for my money back. (I am still considering getting a refund regardless.) I found that the characters were not very believable. The only reference to the time period was a glancing mention of the date. The camera movement was jerky and distracting at best. I think that most of the budget of the movie was spent on the fake blood and the chainsaw. Obviously this was not a responsible use of their budget because by the end of the movie it was so dark that you could not even see the flash flood of blood, and the only way of knowing that someone was being cut up by a chainsaw was the fact that you could hear it roaring in your ears. If you are looking to find out more about the background of “Leather-face” a.k.a. Tommy Hewitt, then I have some bad news for you: there isn’t much there. By the end of the movie there was only one redeeming quality — a bit of humour added, even if it was not intended.
I was very excited when I heard about the film The Black Dahlia. I’m a fan of the noir style, and when I found out that it was directed by Brian De Palma, I was even more intrigued. The Black Dahlia is based on James Ellroy’s novel of the same name, a fictionalized account of the grisly and yet unsolved murder of a young and beautiful aspiring actress in 1940s Hollywood. The film tells the story of young amateur pugilist and cop, Bucky Bleichert (Josh Hartnett) and his senior partner Lee Blanchard (Aaron Eckhart) as they investigate the murder and attempt to unravel the mystery. At first, I was discouraged. Giving your protagonist a terrible moniker like Bucky and having him played by Josh Hartnett seems like a really bad combination. Hartnett has been known for being less than charismatic in his histrionic abilities and frankly, I think he is more suited to playing a jock in a teenage rom-com than a hard-boiled detective in a film noir. But despite my doubts, Hartnett pulls off the role of Bucky believably and even with all the overdone narrative the script manages to impress. Most of the acting in the film is superb. Eckhart plays the obsessed cop well and Scarlett Johansson’s acting as a homebody is functional. Hilary Swank is the sexiest she’s ever been in a film, hiding her usual boyishness in playing the sexually cavalier and dolled-up Madeleine Linscott. However, there is an exception that is the
other members of the Linscott family. Mrs. Linscott’s hysterics are a source of comedy about halfway through the film; in a particularly humorous dinner scene which seems incongruous with the rest of the picture. Unfortunately her hysterics reemerge at the end of the film, and when they are not meant to be comedic are almost painfully awful. As for the visual aspect, no complaint can be made. It is beautiful to watch and the 1940s atmosphere is very palpable. The production and washed out colours portray the era well and there is no break in being sucked into the time period. The Black Dahlia really wants to be a great film, and I really wanted it to be a great film as well. The problem is that 80 per cent of this movie is good, and then despite great acting and atmosphere the wheels just come off at the end. The movie gets lost in subplots which have nothing to do with the main investigation, and by the time the murder is “solved” the film has become absolutely ridiculous. New characters are introduced much too near to the end, and weak connections leading to the murderer are completely unbelievable in the final act., bringing down the film. This is really a shame, because on the whole the movie is good. I cannot recommend The Black Dahlia, as there are so many other great films (both old and recent) in the same genre more worth watching. Also, there’s really no need to put yourself through an hour and a half of good filmmaking only to have it ruined by the terrible anticlimactic ending. The Black Dahlia blossoms quickly and then wilts in a big way. — Myles Harris
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Real arts snobs judge books by their hype One of the most distinguished characteristics of the art snob, dear readers, is our tendency to judge things not by their artistic merit but by the magnitude of their hype. Why bother actually viewing a film if you already know the director is an art school grad with an obsession for old Humphrey Bogart movies? Why even listen to that new band’s CD when you’ve already heard they like synths, hand claps, and tight jeans? You know it’s going to be good, so why waste the time actually reviewing it? This is exactly the philosophy I have embraced for this week’s column, in which I attempt to write Imprint’s first “pre-review.” Today, the 20th of October, marks the release of What is the What, the newest literary experiment from Hipster God Dave Eggers. Without even touching the book, I am quite prepared to offer it a five star rating. Since the release of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius in 2000, Dave Eggers has been celebrated as one of America’s greatest new writers. Some have gone so far as to exalt him as the “saviour of American letters,” the next Jack Kerouac, Jesus Christ
incarnate. We art snobs, attracted as we are to such over-exaggeration, agree with his canonization, and have watched in wonder as this literary virtuoso has revitalized the American novel, taking all that is good about Kerouac, Joyce and Vonnegut and adding his own brand of hilarious, aching honesty. Long before Jonathan Safran Foer ended a novel with a flip book, Eggers was integrating clip-art, floor plans and photography into his writing. He wrote a short story called There Are Some Things He Should Keep to Himself, the entirety of which was composed of five blank pages. When he actually does write, his words take the form of what critic Stephanie Merritt called “caffeine-fuelled stream of consciousness.” Unlike the experimentation of Pynchon and Woolf, however, Eggers’ rambling is revealing, funny and coherent. (Not to say anything bad about Pynchon and Woolf, though! We Art Snobs pretend to understand them all the time!) Three stars are thus awarded immediately for originality and awesomeness. There is no doubt that Eggers’ new book will contain his trademark brand of honest, playful hilarity. We’ll ignore the fact that What is the What is supposed to be about the effect of the Sudanese civil war on a starving, beaten down refugee. A fourth star is given for the author’s massive “street cred.” Besides being a writer, Eggers has been involved in a great deal of publishing and editing, from the
satirical Might magazine to various short story collections. His most important contribution has been the creation of McSweeney’s Quarterly, one of the most respected showcases for new literature in the world. Eggers collects young, experimental comic writers like David Foster Wallace, and publishes them in innovative formats that range from fake textbooks to an edition meant to look like a collection of mail flyers. Bravo, Mr. Eggers, for creating in literature a scene akin to what Seattle used to be for music. The fifth star is awarded simply for the fact that the writer owns a Pirate Supply Store in San Francisco. This is certainly to be admired, not simply because all proceeds go to funding writing clinics for disadvantaged children, but because it’s a pirate supply store . Go to www.826valencia.org/store to see for yourself. So, dear readers, I advise you to dismiss any reviews you may read of What is the What in the weeks following its release, as they are entirely unnecessary. Dave Eggers carries with him enough hype and cred to assume that all he creates is perfection, so why bother actually reading the thing? To be a successful art snob, you must learn the advantages of judging a book not just by how awesome the cover art is, but also by how hip and influential the writer appears to be. cmoffat@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Galactica’s second half sizzles Recently released DVD set offers rewarding bonus features
Battlestar Galactica Season 2.5 Ronald D. Moore Universal Studios
The new Battlestar Galactica 2.5 DVD set contains enough special features and bonus material for a person to spend more time watching them than the actual, released-for-TV episodes. One of the greatest bonuses to the set is the much-anticipated and greatly-debated extended version of episode one, season one: “Pegasus.” The episode, which views like a movie, is an hour and a half long and was not aired due to time constraints. “Pegasus” introduces more of the human looking Cylon models. Fur-
thermore, it has exceptional special effects and cinematography. Other features include deleted scenes, which are broken down by episodes, include the producer’s podcasts, which aired on the Sci-Fi channel’s website during the original airings, and the producer’s video logs. The bonus material, if not ignored, will help viewers better understand the choices made in preparing the episodes for release. As for the content itself, in this half of season two the central character is Sharon, with her actions developed alongside those of (spoiler alert!) those of a few different Cylon versions of her. Beyond Sharon’s development on Battlestar Galactica and Pegasus, which is presented as strongly intertwined with the fate of the whole human race, a great deal of this half of the season deals with relationships — professional and otherwise — and especially friendships. Striking interactions occur between President Roslyn and Adama; in the complicated relationship between Starbuck and Apollo; with Sharon and, well, just about everybody. In the broader scheme of things, by this point in the series the complexities of guiding a free population while avoiding the Cylon army have taken their toll on both military and
civilian leaders of this rag-tag group of humans, who are trying to find a new home in the long lost world of Earth. The excellent character development in this half of the season can be attributed to very strong scriptwriting. The cliffhanger ending also leaves your mouth watering and you desperately awaiting season three — which hopefully, after snagging this DVD set, you can finally get caught up on watching. The Sci-Fi channel has to date released 4 of 10 web episodes that have story line development between seasons two and three. Season three began airing in the US and Canada on October 7, with episodes airing simultaneously in both countries for the very first time Battlestar Galactica is often called the best sci-fi on television and Newsweek has gone so far as to call it the best drama on TV. With such high praise and the series consistently receiving great reviews — not to mention the special features and additions offered in the 2.5 DVD — if only to get yourself caught up and ready to face the onslaught of new episodes, this DVD box set is worth every penny. So say we all. — Steven R. McEvoy
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UW’s Prof. Houston continues to push boundaries of drama, sound Dinh Nguyen assistant arts editor
To those who’ve read his name but have yet to meet him, Dr. Andrew Houston is an art researcher and drama professor at the University of Waterloo. To those of us whom his presence has graced at one time or another — namely, to his friends, colleagues and students — he is Andy, a young-at-heart, soft-spoken and ultimately talented man of many arts and artistic aspirations. Most professors, out of respect, will not answer to anything other than “doctor” or “professor.” For Andy, it is completely different. My interview with him was more like a conversation. He refers to it as a chat and insists on being called by his first name. “You can just call me Andy, that’s fine. I think I kinda do away with
the titles because it creates division between people more than unity. I’d rather deal with people more on a peer basis; the ‘doctor’ tends to create a hierarchy I’m not quite comfortable with.” In the ’80s and ’90s, before becoming a professor, Andy was involved with community radio, where he was a part of what’s commonly known as the “punk music phenomena.” As such, he has always had a problem with the intrinsic elitism in mainstream theatre, and how such venues didn’t speak to the language and personal identity with which he was most familiar and happily identified. However, as time went by, he grew intrigued with how theatre, at its best, could nonetheless capture the liveliness of community events, reaching emotional levels sometimes better befitting musical concerts. Many years later Houston earned his PhD in Britain. He then continued on the path of education, teaching in many different community colleges and universities in various parts of Canada. During
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“I think for me art is really a process of examining ourselves examining who we are,” Houston explained. “So it is a kind of double examination, it this kind of self-reflective process. So you’re really, you’re looking closely at how you are in the world.” In 1999 he worked at a college in Lloydminster, a town that lies halfway between Edmonton and Saskatoon. During this time Andy was a part of a two-hour production called Night and the City which took place on a Greyhound bus.
the streets. These cities are deserted at night and so they’re kind of scary. We wanted to emphasize just what it means, to live in a place so deserted and disconnected, so these ghostly, white-faced figures would come out and wave at the bus… “And then there’s a point where the tour guide leaves the bus and walks towards this lit-up refinery, like a kind of a magic — like the Emerald City at night, you know — and it looks like something out of the ‘Wizard of Oz.’ “Then another tour guide takes over and she talks to you about things that you see out the window, things that you dream about, things that you can only imagine. And the idea there is that as you go by every lit-up window, every other car, every bit of evidence, of proof of habitation out in the real world, there’s a story. There’s a story to every one of those things we see around us, but rarely take the time to connect with.” According to Houston, in the daytime Lloydminster is a horrible industrial place, the kind of place where people would stop for a quick break during a long ride. However, unlike Kitchener-Waterloo, at night the city wakes up. It becomes the home of a huge oil upgrader, and lights up like the “Taj Mahal of the oil industry” — a perfect place for the play.
from sites in Iqaluit, Nunavut; Cape Town, South Africa and the Namib Desert in Namibia, Africa. In the past he’s even integrated soundscaping into theatrical performances to make them more lively and emotive. Through site-specific plays like Legion of Memory, which took place at the old Kitchener Legion, and the Weyburn Project which was set at a mental institution in Saskatchewan, Andy used prerecorded sounds to enhance the tone and resonance of each performance. The sounds, which always originated from the places of their later performance, would surround the audience and suck them in, making them feel more like a part of each production than passive observers to its events. Currently, Houston’s soundscaping can be found online, under the name “Common Plants” at http://www.yourku.ca/gardens. The project is a metaphoric artistic garden featuring works from writers, painter, poets and other artists. His works can be found under “Sites and Sounds,” as information on his other two productions could be found at http://www. weyburn_project.uregina.ca and http://www.imprint.uwaterloo. ca/legacy/story.php?f=2&t=8646 &i=&v=f&story=8646&. While on the phone with Andy, I often find myself lost in his descriptions of things. He has an enthusiastic way of talking. At first the conversation was slow, but as soon as we began to touch base on inspirational topics, the interview literally came to life.
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The audiences were taken on a ride by a drunken and disoriented tour guide who didn’t know where he was. The tour guide would do tours of beautiful cities like Rome and Vancouver, places where most of us would rather be (especially with the onset of truly Waterloo-esque winter weather). As the night progressed the audience discovered more about the tour guide’s life and personal problems, with the small setting of the tour bus creating an intrinsic sense of intimacy no stage could possibly hope to recreate. As Houston described the event I could see the production come to life. The very room we were chatting in seemed to darken as his very compelling voice softened, his whispers embodying a contagious measure of excitement: “In the process of looking out into the night and trying to get a sense of what [the guide is] talking about and how it connects to the world outside,” he explained, “we installed a bunch of people around the city that were wearing neutral masks — these white, kind of mannequin masks… We’re used to many small or medium-sized cities like Kitchener and Waterloo, where people sit in their houses and watch T.V… There’s almost nobody out on
After leaving Lloydminster, Houston continued to explore the dramatic arts, especially utilizing site-specific theatre to further connections between people and the communities in which they lived, but which they rarely take the time to really know. Currently he is on sabbatical at the University of Waterloo. Recently, Andy was awarded a Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) grant to purchase a mobile, acoustic “sensorium suite” to research and teach the complex interface between live and digital environments. The equipment will help him better explore his new artistic project: soundscaping. Soundscaping is the recording, manipulation and piecing together of environmental sounds, as an attempt to preserve and research the site’s social, cultural, and aesthetic impact. While many other soundscapers tie strings from one end of a building to another and then play them like an instrument, Andy records the natural and human made sounds through digital technology. Andy’s work in soundscaping has led him to many projects and places. He has recorded sounds
Houston is one of those educators who truly enjoys his job and seems to get along well with everyone he encounters. He’s also the type of person who would do anything in his power to help people — even the pesky media. Though he had an art gallery presentation to prepare for early next morning in Toronto, Houston allowed me to interview him until 11 p.m. on the very same day I’d first requested an interview. “I want to be approachable, I like to serve. I like to be of help to people and I think a big thing there has to do with erasing traditional boundaries having to do with things like status and social class,” Houston explained. “If I wasn’t getting paid I think I would still be doing this kind of work. And what’s really important for me is not to just work in the profession, but to be working across the profession… It’s really important to me that the work I do with students is about a kind of facilitated learning process that I’m a part of, that I share in — and that I’m always learning right along with them.” dnguyen@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Friday, october 20, 2006
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Climate change initiatives without government leadership A new stage in the environmental movement Rebecca McNeil staff reporter
On the weekend of October 4-6, Arizona State University held the largest campus environmental summit to date, hosting the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) conference, the purpose of which was to examine what universities and colleges are doing to tackle environmental issues. A focal-point for the conference quickly became climate change and carbon-reduction, initiated by the first keynote speaker Bill McKibben, a well-versed expert on the subject and professor at Middlebury College. As the author of The End of Nature, one of the earliest publications on global warming, McKibben stressed the message of fellow scholars and researchers: climate change is and will be the most essential issue of our time. Current scientific consensus is that the planet will warm five degrees Fahrenheit by 2050, one degree of which we have already reached. The effects of this seemingly small change are expected to lead to a string of human and environmental hazards of epic proportion, some of which we have already witnessed (Hurricane Katrina). As environmental justice scholar and New Orleans native Beverly Wright pointed out, these are not events we are prepared to “deal with.” Jim Hansen, lead climatologist for NASA, has said we have approximately nine years to make serious changes and some universities have chosen to make the most of this. Last week, New York University announced their plan to purchase approximately 118,000,000 kWh of wind power making it the
largest purchase of wind power by any college or university, or any institution in New York City, while being the 11th largest purchase nationally. The decision is part of a broader sustainability initiative known as the NYU Green Action Plan (GAP), inspired partially by the president of NYU’s involvement in the Clinton Global Initiative conference last month where global warming was a key issue. It’s time, he says, that universities start addressing their role in this dilemma. It seems that a lack of federal leadership has created a bottom-up approach to climate-change in the United States initiated by individuals, businesses and campuses, and is quickly gaining momentum with campaigns like Focus the Nation, an American-based national, “non-partisan discussion on critical policy choices for the next decade.” One of the most interesting aspects of this movement is the role universities are playing. Beyond research, American higher education institutions are putting their money where their mouth is as the leading sector of alternativeenergy purchase, including wind and solar technologies. The decision by NYU echoes sentiments made by speakers at the AASHE conference and more broadly by the American movement of climate change initiatives: we do not have time to wait for government to take the lead. As much as advancement in technology is needed, what is most hindering are human attitudes. As we look at schools such as NYU who chose to purchase wind-power instead of carbon-based energy, one has to wonder what excuse there is that every institution isn’t making this change. While it is understandable that finances and
Different headphones affect degree of hearing damage Faisal Naqib staff reporter
The one thing that most university students probably have in common is the possession of an MP3 device. Whether it is the all-mighty iPod or a Dell JukeBox or a wide array of MP3 player choices, most people have one. And although headphones have been around from the ‘30s, the wide usage of MP3 devices as well as the new design of headphones has heralded the question: Do headphones cause hearing damage, and is there a safer type of headphone? The first question, do headphones cause hearing damage, has been well addressed in the past and the definitive answer is yes. If the headphones are worn for extended periods of time while at a high volume, they will cause long term hearing damage. More information on the healthy amount of time to listen at a certain volume is available on the Health Canada website. The second question has recently been looked at by two research groups. Scientists at the University of Colorado and Harvard University looked at different types of MP3 players as well as different types of headphones. Out of five popular MP3 players, they found that they all produced similar loudness while set to comparable volumes. So the type of MP3 player does not affect your ears, it’s only the headphone.
The team looked at three different kinds of headphones: “earbud” headphones, the most popular type to come packaged with MP3 players, supra-aural headphones, these are the older type that sit outside the ear, and finally canalphones, which are similar to earbuds but penetrate much deeper into the ear. They found that the earbud and canalphones altered the loudness of the music even when the volume setting was similar. On average, the earbud and canalphones increased loudness by 5.5dB when compared to the supra-aural headphones. Interestingly however, a second research group based out of the U.S. National Balance Institute found that people wearing headphones that do not cancel background noise end up turning the volume up to damaging levels. This was concluded by observing 100 students wearing different types of headphones in different environments. So each headphone has its ups and downs, wearing earbuds or canalphones will be inherently louder, but wearing the supra-aural headphones will have you reaching to increase the volume as soon as you step into a noisy environment. Before concrete conclusions are made, a long term study needs to be conducted looking at headphone usage and hearing damage. fnaqib@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Environmental movements come at a critical time. With only a small window of opportunity, there is much to accomplish in order to attain sustainability. Currently, NYU is a leading example with their wind power proposal. business plans play a part in this decision, the words of Ray Anderson, chairman of the world’s largest producer of commercial floor coverings and speaker at the AASHE conference, resonate: “Despite what anyone might say, it just does not make good business sense to kill ourselves in the process of making money. While Canadian officials and administrators discuss the financial aspects of committing to climate change initiatives, our businesses and education institutions can choose to follow the
lead of our American neighbours and lead the way to a cleaner, greener future, or waste away the nine years we have.” Attendance to the 2006 AASHE conference was partially funded by the Feds. For information about funding opportunities visit the Feds website at feds.uwaterloo.ca. For more information on climate change visit www.focusthenation.org and www.aashe.org. rmcneil@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Solar winds responsible for gaps in Van Allen radiation belt speed of light. The Belt is a force to be wary of because its radiation damages proximal electronic devices like satellites. Predictions An international team of scientists have and models of the Belt have been essential for commercial and research satellite success. revealed that solar winds are the cause of gaps in the Van Allen Radiation Belt. Long The radiation can also be absorbed by humans a controversial subject, a team from the traveling in or near to the Belt, creating a greater likelihood of the development of cancer. British Antarctic Survey, the University of Iowa and the University of California used With the continuation of international space the Combined Release and Radiation Effects exploration and the recent birth of private Satellite (CRRES) to record incidences of low- space travel, the importance of understanding and circumventing the frequency waves over the dangers presented by the Earth and detected a corBelt is still in the forefront relation with increased The Belt is a force of challenges for space solar weather activity. pioneers. Previously thought to to be wary of But the impacts of be an earthly phenomenon, possibly created because its radiation the Van Allen Belt reach far beyond its own rings. by lightning, the gaps in damages proximal Increased solar winds the Van Allen Radiation interacting with the Belt Belt now seem to be electronic devices push electrons out of the caused by low frequency belt at the Earth and out radio waves upwards of like satellites. to space. 100Hz emitted from Aside from its dangertumultuous, far-reachous properties, the Van ing solar weather. Called plasmaspheric hiss, these radio waves push Allen Belt also has provided the Earth with electrons into the upper atmosphere, leaving protection from outside radiation and a handy magnetic field. From our vantage point on the gaps behind in the Belt. The Van Allen Radiation Belt is a two-tiered surface, it’s an invisible but essential part of torus of protons and electrons surrounding Earth’s functionality. But, in space, it is known the Earth. Trapped by the Earth’s magnetic as a killer field, to be avoided or shielded from field, the excited particles move close to the by both man and machinery. Bianca Sayan reporter
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Looking to organic’s roots Organic foods have become the new trend in produce
Avian flu, growth hormones, GMOs, pesticides, use of human manure, antibiotic animal resistance, mad cow disease, water and air pollution, inhumane treatment of livestock — these are just a few of the buzzwords often associated with large scale agriculture practices. The images of industrial farms and their unhealthy produce, diseased meat, environmentally-degrading farming methods and the lack of equitable social values are generating such a fuss that the demand for an alternative is growing at a healthy pace. That alternative is organic foods. This desire for organic is nothing new. In fact, organic farming has been around for almost 40 years in North America. When hippies in the late ‘60s learned that the same companies that produced napalm and Agent Orange also produced pesticides used in farming, they started up small farms offering a healthier substitute to the “plastic foods” found in the supermarkets. The principles of organic farming were simple — produce food in harmony with nature, using no chemicals, while treating the animals in a humane manner, thus reducing pollution and providing a socially sustainable farm. The grassroots movement (and it was a movement) of organic foods has remained relatively small, only found
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Jacqueline McKoy staff reporter
In case you’ve forgotten, there’s far more to today’s internet than Facebook and YouTube. Thanks to new web technologies such as AJAX and Ruby On Rails that speed up programming, web developers have been creating a slew of interactive tools to simplify and digitize your life. Here’s a handful of Imprint’s favourites.
in specialty health shops, direct from farms or at the local market — until recently, that is. In 1990, organic food was officially recognized by the U.S. government. The organic market has grown 20 per cent every year since. In 2002, after 12 years of discussing what the standards for certifying an organic farm should be, there has been an explosion in the sales of organic foods. Today, organic food is a $14 billion per year industry in Canada and there are no signs of slowing down. This is largely due to
This desire for organic is nothing new. In fact, organic farming has been around for almost 40 years in North America. the fact that large corporations, such as Kellogg’s, bought smaller, already successful organic businesses, such as Kashi, a breakfast cereal company. When there is a market to sell, industrialists will find a way to make a profit. Something that started out as a distinctive alternative to mass-produced foods is now getting into bed with multi-national corporations. Is this a good thing? Should organic strawberry ice cream available in Wal-Mart be considered organic? Some say yes, some say no.
tool with features beyond what UW’s official search application offers. This search engine launched by science student Michael Fagan in 2005 breaks search results on the UW webspace into helpful categories. It also searches course offerings for the current term and links professors’ contact information with their RateMyProfessors. com rating. Moochspot — http://moochspot. com/
Nirbi — http://nirbi.com/
Think about taking the Turnkey Ride Board to the internet and across the continent and you’ve got Nirbi, a fast-growing ridesharing resource started by second-year nanotech engineer Mitch Hargreaves last year. It links with Google Maps to show carpool routes and each of their pick-up points. Just enter your address and destination and Nirbi will find a variety of carpools that pass near your startpoint. UW-Hub — http://uwhub.ca/
Every now and then, you’ll need to stalk someone and Facebook just won’t do. Luckily, for those times that you need to find all things UWrelated, UW-Hub is a handy search
Moochspot is one of the many newly-released web applications that combines Facebook data to make your life easier – and keep your wallet full. Moochspot is a tool to help you keep track of how much money you and your friends owe each other based on your Facebook friends list. Google Docs (formerly Writely) — http://docs.google.com/
Ever needed to spellcheck an essay or edit a stats spreadsheet at an internet terminal on campus? You’ve probably realized by now that those computers do not have Microsoft or OpenOffice installed, but Google’s new online word processor and spreadsheets feature will help you in a pinch. Using your
There are the organic purists who think that the idea of processed foods goes against the founding principles of what organic is. Processing food increases the number of middlemen between the farmer and the consumer and often adds additives to the food that take away from the pure state organic food is meant to be in. Also, organic farming is meant to be smallscale. Alternatively, there are those who believe that bringing organics mainstream is a good thing. If you sell as much organic food as possible at the supermarkets in which Canadians shop, you will protect as much land as possible. The reduction of pesticide use increases water quality and soil quality. Should you buy the organic prewashed lettuce from the California valley, packed into plastic bags by underpaid Mexican immigrant workers and shipped in a carbon-spewing truck which probably killed a couple deer on its way to Waterloo? Or is it better to buy the local, non-certified organic lettuce from the Wednesday UW Farm Market in the ES Courtyard? I think the time has come to redefine what organic is and, most importantly, to include the distance travelled to reach your table. I guess that’s an official segue into next week’s column. So stay tuned for a discussion on the importance of buying local. For a really good list of why you should eat organic, please visit my blog at www.sustainablesteps. blogspot.com. tgarland@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Gmail account, you can edit Word and Excel documents, or even collaborate with other Gmail users on the same document, which is handy for group projects. The Hype Machine — http://hype. non-standard.net/
Just because you’re in residence and can’t get file sharing programs to work on ResNet doesn’t mean you have to miss out on free music downloads. The Hype Machine’s search engine scours blogs to find popular MP3s and podcasts available for download. You can also listen to a streaming mix of the most-talked-about music by bloggers. Del.icio.us — http://del.icio.us/
Ever wanted to keep your bookmarks in one place? If you haven’t already checked it out, de.licio.us is a social bookmarking tool that keeps all your bookmarks accessible on any computer and allows you to organize them with tags. You can share bookmarks with the rest of the web and discover the interesting links that other people have been finding on subjects you’re looking for. It’s a great tool for both research and wasting time. jmckoy@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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FRIDAY, october 20, 2006
Stephanie Anderson Basma Anabtawi assistant science editor reporter
Three-year caveman challenge
An Italian sociologist will be spending the next three years of his life in an underground cave in central Italy. Maurizio Montalbini’s reasoning for this odd experiment is to aid scientists in understanding the human body’s cycles and processes. Montalbini moved into his new home last Wednesday and plans on spending over 1000 days without any human contact whatsoever. He plans on nourishing himself with food and vitamin pills, as well as a small supply of honey, nuts and chocolate. Water will be provided using a small pipe extended into the cave. Montalbini has already spent a year in a separate cave for experimental purposes and was able to survive 366 days alone. The 53-year-old man will retire after finishing this
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experiment, mainly due to old age. Montalbini believes that time will fly by, due to the shift in sense of time as a result of the lack of exposure to natural light. The chosen cave is fairly small, measuring only two metres in width, five metres in height and around 80 metres in length. Volcano hot vs. ice cold
Astronomers have discovered a distant planet which seems to have two sides, one hot and one cold. Upsilon Andromeda B is a large gas planet which orbits very closely to the Upsilon Andromeda, a star 40 light years from our solar system. The distant planet’s sides vary so much in temperature that scientists are comparing the change to leaping into a volcano. Scientists think that the strange planet absorbs heat from its star and immediately radiates it, allowing one side to always be hotter than the other. Another hypothesis is that the planet is actually tidally locked and
unable to rotate, causing one side to always be heated by the star while the other side remains cold and dark. The original name for this new planet was “hot Jupiter” due to the gas circles surrounding it, which is very similar to our solar system’s Jupiter. The double-sided nature of the planet caught the attention of astronomers when temperatures recorded reached 1650 ºC on the light side and a mere 230º C on the dark side, showed a vast difference between the two sides. The reasons and explanations remain unknown, but NASA will continue monitoring and investigating this odd phenomenon. Record of heaviest element, for just a second
A collaboration of both Russian and American scientists announced that they had formed the heaviest element ever recorded — Element 118. Dr. Dawn A. Shaughnessy said the result was achieved by bombarding atoms of calcium with Californium,
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with 20 and 98 protons, respectively. Somewhere in the cyclotron, for just 1,000th of a second, Element 118 formed. Although this is quite a notable discovery, these findings must be reproduced in another laboratory before they are finally confirmed. Heavy elements are highly unstable and radioactive, yet scientists believe they are close to a time where they will reach an “island of stability.” Dr. Yuri Oganessian states that “this considerably expands the borders of the existing material world.” Underwater city: lost and found
Marine scientists found remains of a huge lost city, 36 metres underwater near the Gulf of Cambay, located off the western coast of India. The remains are thought to be over 9,000 years old. This lost city sighting may force archaeologists to reconsider the whole human timeline and ancient history.
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The lost city extends five miles in length and about two miles in width beneath our modern world. The city is believed to predate the oldest city known to man by more than 5,000 years, making it to be the oldest civilization in the subcontinent. The city was found by chance during a pollution study conducted by India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology. The wreckage and debris recovered include a variety of pottery, beads and sculptures, as well as human bones and teeth dating to nearly 9,500 years ago. The lost city is believed to have submerged underwater as the ice caps melted during the last ice age approximately 9,000 years ago. Research progress has been very slow due to the difficult location of the city, with strong currents and treacherous tides. The discovery of the underwater city causes a huge chronological problem to historians, especially concerning the model of the Origin of Civilization. — with files from MSNBC, BBCNews and NY Times
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Sports Imprint
Friday, october 20, 2006
sports@imprint.uwaterloo.ca Sports Editor: Shawn Bell Sports Assistant: Doug Copping
Naismith a bittersweet success for Warrior men Brody Hohman reporter
It was a tough weekend for the Warrior men who won one and lost two in their own Naismith Classic Basketball Tournament, from Friday October 13 to Sunday October 15. But the tough part wasn’t losing. It was the way they lost those two games, by a combined five points and three overtimes. On Friday night the Warriors lost 71-67 in overtime to the Acadia Axemen. On Saturday night they dropped a double-overtime thriller 96-95 night to the Trinity Western Spartans before defeating the Ryerson Rams 63-55 in Sunday afternoon’s tournament closer. Waterloo, Acadia, and Ryerson all fell to the eventual tournament champion TWU Spartans leaving the three teams with identical 1-2 records. The festivities kicked off on Friday in a crowded PAC littered with yellow thundersticks supporting the home town squad. The Warriors went with a starting lineup of Michael Davis, Matt Kieswetter, Olivier Quesnel, Dave Burnett, and Ben Frisby. After a fast-paced opening several minutes the Axemen crept ahead to a 22-12 lead with seven minutes left in the half. The three Waterloo captains kept it close finding ways to penetrate Acadia’s tough inside defence and managed to cut the deficit to just four at half time. Matt Kieswetter threw up eight quick points to start the second half and a Burnett three put the home team up by one. The two teams would exchange baskets for the rest of the half until
the Warriors eventually pulled away to a 65-60 half but the Spartans were on the right side of lead with a minute left. a 50-41 lead at half. The Warriors were 1 of 12 But two Acadia free throws and a long Peter from 3-point land but made good on 16 of 20 Leighton three-pointer with eight seconds left free throws to keep the game close. to sent the game to overtime. Waterloo came out of the locker room posThe overtime period was scoreless until sessed and went on a 13-3 run to bring them right Burnett hit a long field goal with 2:47 left. Unfor- back into the game. TWU held small leads for tunately for the Warriors that was all they would most of the half until the Warriors took the lead get as Achuil Lual with 3:28 left. shone to lead TWU’sBrian Acadia to vicBanman jacked tory. up an off balLual finance shot in the ished with 16 dying seconds points, but the but missed, realstarforAcasending the dia was Paulo game into OT Santana who for the second had 23 points straight day. including four In the first threes. OT, Burnett Leighhit a three and ton added one of two free 13, nine of throws before a which came buzzer beating Simona Cherler o n c l u t c h Warriors in overtime loss to Acadia. layup by Jon long-balls. Schmidt forced Matt Kieswetter had a career high 25 points a second extra frame. to go along with Olivier Quesnel’s career high In the second OT the Spartans took the lead 15 points, a very promising start for the two first but Dan White hit a three with 1:58 left fifth year captains. to give the home side life. Unfortunately the Saturday night saw more of the same fast paced, Warriors could not muster any more scoring back and forth action as the TWU Spartans faced as TWU held on for the lead. off against Waterloo. Michael Davis led all Waterloo scorers, There were eleven lead changes in the first who saw six players in double digit scoring.
Rookie Alan Goodhoofd had an impressive 15 points on a night where the Warriors were an excellent 55 per cent from inside the arc to go along with 81 per cent from the line. Their Achilles’ heel, however, was their dismal 3 of 28 from downtown. On Sunday afternoon the Warriors finally got on the right side of the win-loss column when they faced Ryerson. Waterloo started the game with an 11-2 run and did an excellent job keeping the tall Ryerson team from playing their inside game. Ryerson’s first 7 points were on free throws, and until Scott Neil’s three almost 10 minutes into the game the Rams had not made a single shot. UW held a 38-32 lead at the half. The Rams did a much better job of utililizing their size to match the Warriors tough early rebounding as well as score inside. But the Warriors proved a much quicker team, able to get to their defensive spots early and plant their feet, taking many Ryerson charges. The game was back and forth until Dan White hit back to back threes to give the Warriors a 51-46 lead, one they would not relinquish. White led the Warriors with 16, while Matt Kieswetter added 12. Ben Frisby continued to look comfortable starting, grabbing 9 rebounds along with Michael Davis’ 9 boards to lead the rebounding game. Scott Neil had 13 for the Rams along with a 12 point, 7 rebound game from Igor Bakovic. See WARRIORS, page 27
Warrior women stumble, 0-3 at Naismith potential for success going inside to Gillian Maxwell, who is an athlete superior to any of the Citadins covering her. Maxwell used her The Naismith Classic has come and gone, and size and agility to create open shots, but the ball for the third year the women’s participation was would not fall for her and the Warriors were less than special. The Warriors lost all three forced to go back to a jump shooting offence. games, soundly for the most part. The crowds Third-year guard Melanie Belore hit three field were minimal at best, goals in a row, and non-existent at worst. Poulin sunk anNow, coming out of other three, but it the Naismith and into was not enough the season, question to overcome the marks surround this missed shots, turnyear’s version of the overs and open women Warriors basholes in the Warketball team. rior half-court man The tournament defence that the started for the Warriors Citadins exploited on the afternoon of for a 35-25 lead at October 13, in front halftime. of a handful of people In the second with gold bangers and half the Warriors Warrior bandanas in shot 20.6 per cent the PAC, against the from the field en Citadins from Monroute to a 57-43 treal (UQAM). Foreloss. shadowing the tourThe second nament to come, the game against game started with the Queen’s on Saturday Citadins going on an afternoon was again 8-0 run, and it was well sparsely attended. into the fourth minute But the gym was before the Warriors’ louder this time with 6-foot forward Erin the stereo pumping Button scored to put between plays and the Warriors on the the cheerleaders in board. The defence pyramids along the picked the team up baseline. For the Simona Cherler for the rest of the first Gillian Maxwell’s tight D against the Spartans first half the atmoquarter, a rather dull sphere looked to do affair. Waterloo crawled the Warriors good. back into the game and actually took a short The defence was stopping a good Golden Gaels lead, 11-10, before UQAM scored six more in team and the offence was chipping in, but not takthe final minute and the Warrior’s Kate Poulin ing off, keeping Waterloo in the game but heavily hit a three at the buzzer to cut the Citadins reliant on the D. At the half the scoreboard read lead to 16-14. 23-16 Queens. For someone who had just arrived it looked to In the second quarter the team showed Shawn Bell
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be a great game early in the second half. Waterloo defence, pushing the ball up the floor and scoring scored two quick baskets and the Queen’s lead on pace with the Spartans. The first half ended with was cut to three. Then Queens the Spartans up 30-32; Poulin’s six tightened their defence and points and seven rebounds led the the Waterloo offence ground Warriors and the high energy of to a halt. Waterloo could get Feleshia Watson and Stephanie no penetration. Maxwell was Shae, with Maxwell and Tisdale double and triple teamed when off the floor, provided a spark she caught the ball and Tisdale for the second team. was kept to the outside in her In the third quarter Maxwell limited minutes. took over. On defence she closed The rest of the Warriors the lane, using her long arms to could not step up and Queens intercept passes, forcing the ball began to run up the score. It out of bounds and forcing the was 33-20 at the end of the third Spartans to avoid the inside game quarter; 37-20 a minute into the and make tough outside shots. fourth; 39-20 before Waterloo Maxwell also called for the ball scored again, five minutes into on offence, and using Button as the fourth quarter. By then the an inside outlet began making girls were playing out the clock, her shots and creating points Simona Cherler Maxwell was on the bench and Erin Button takes TWU charge. for her teamates. She scored the the rookies were on the floor. The final basket of the third quarter, final score read 50-24 for Queen’s, and Maxwell tying the game at 48. was the top Waterloo scorer with four points. In the fourth the Warriors ran out of gas. The final game saw the TWU Spartans take on They were outscored 17-6 in the frame, for the Warriors, who came out running hard to match their third loss in the tournament and a final their west coast opponents. The crowd was small Naismith record of 0-3. but boisterous, the cheerleaders were out, and the Queens won the tournament on point difexcitement leftover from Saturday night was apferential with a 2-1 record. parent in the energy on the floor. The girls were diving after balls, running hard in a full court press sbell@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
Victory: Team celebrates top all-stars Continued from cover
Ciesielski, Latta and Whiteside were also ranked as the top three all-stars in the league based on their outstanding play throughout the season. Coach Hollinger commented on this amazing all-star accomplishment by referencing a statement made by Jim Waite, coach of the Western Mustangs. “He said that he had never seen anything like that in his 20 years of coaching,” remarked Hollinger. Ciesielski
was the top in the league with 80 points based on four invitational wins, Latta followed with 64 points from a gold and two bronze medals and Whiteside finished third with 58 points based on two gold medals and a fourth place result. The team finished off the successful season with six gold medals, one silver and one bronze in eight tournaments. sgardner@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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FRIDAY, october 20, 2006
The bar night fight
Pride and honour are very closely related. When honour recedes, pride takes control. Pride often leads to fear, and fear can be a very dangerous companion when you are drunk and surrounded in crowds of drunks. The atmosphere of sweating bodies and alcohol, the smell of sweat and testosterone in the air and, most dangerous of all, the smell of female pheremones and estrogen mixed into the humidity of a dirty basement brick walled room is a dim-lit utopia for the Friday night mix. For it is release that is needed. A release, any release, and if you’re not getting laid tonight, boy, what better release than to pick a fight? So we fight, but this is not always understood. Therefore, we examine the process of the bar night fight. How do we go from insults to blows to gang fights in the street? Step one comes with the insulted honour: “I do believe, sir, that you took my girlfriend’s tongue into your mouth. You have insulted me. Now we must duel.” The styles vary but the wounds do not. Now the second step of the bar night fight: the pre-fight weigh-in. Again there are options. But all options have common features: there are two central figures, who are squaring off over the wounded pride of one or both. Both central figures have an inner circle, and often the inner circle will be so intimidating that the central figure stands in a position of absolute power. Surrounding the inner circle there will be another crowd, this one of outsiders. Their common feature is a lack of involvement in the fight itself. As often happens, the circle of outsiders grows exponentially with the increase in cheers, which depends of course on the collective skill of the fighters. The growth in crowd size has a direct relationship to the speed at which the authorities arrive to break up the brawl. The outsiders are therefore the world’s check on the fight. The residence brawl, being on the grounds of an institute of learning, was rightly begun with an academic weighin. First, the central figures squared off. The accused spoke first, with a limited range of insults he proceeded to tell the accuser what a loser he is, “it’s no
wonder this girl left your sorry ass.” Then the boy with the wounded pride spoke, telling the growing crowd what a sleazebag this guy is, “my girlfriend is just drunk, this guys taking advantage of her, and she’s only 17.” Another recent bar night fight, this one conducted on the street in front of Phil’s, employed a more traditional weigh-in. This, as seen in professional boxing, is the “I’m huger than you” prefight ritual. Usually this ritual is more heavily reliant on the inner circle, for one central figure is often 50 pounds and a few inches bigger than the other. It is therefore necessary for a member of the lighter’s inner circle to step in and say, well, I’m 220 pounds and combined we can kick your ass. You see then, the logical procession. The larger’s friend steps in, adds his weight to the mix, and the weigh-in goes on. For those who like peace the “I’m huger than you” method is preferential to the academic method of weighing in. Words seem to get old fast. The control of the central figure must be of a high quality to stand in a growing crowd, made up at least in part by girls, and listen to a sworn enemy tell him off. Rage often interferes and the weigh-in itself leads directly to the brawl. The inner circle will usually pair off to join the central figures in an exchange of ideas, so when the fists of the central figures fly, the inner circle is never far behind. In the traditional weigh-in, it takes much longer for the participants to determine who has the size advantage. There is math involved. Between every new addition comes an expectant pause, in wait for the next man to step into the mix and each man has that sinking feeling in his stomach, thinking “Should it be me?” The traditional weigh-in also makes it dangerous for outsiders. The circle is usually more intimate, in lower tones, and any outsider leaning too close may get sucked into the mix. So it is common to see groups of people avoiding the traditional weigh-in on the street, in turn keeping the excitement level down, and hostilities in check, while the groups decide who is huger than whom. Of course, once this is decided, the fight breaks out, with the huger side attacking the lighter side. But this process takes awhile. And for those who like peace, there is always the chance, during this long drawn out process, one of Waterloo’s finest may be walking the beat, wearing his long cape and his high boots and his gun, to break the boys up. cpeters@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Warriors women’s rugby defeats Brock to secure home field in first round Shawn Bell sports editor
For the final game of the regular season the Brock Badgers visited Columbia Field to battle the Warriors. Waterloo came in on a two game winning streak, knowing one more win would secure third seed and home field in the first round. Also knowing, of course, the top three teams in the OUA earn a berth in the Nationals October 29 in London. Brock came in at 1-3, needing a win for any chance at the playoffs. The day was bitter; early in the first half the hail changed to rain and the field showed the mud; players were sliding around and many passes were dropped. Caitlin Martin scored a try early but after that Brock took advantage of the conditions, giving the ball to their big forwards and letting them run. They scored two early tries before the Warriors knew what hit them, and at the half the score was 10-5 Brock. To start the second half a Badger winger took off on an outside run for a 15-5 lead. But the north winds kept blowing the clouds over Columbia Lake and before you knew it the sun was out and the mud was hardening to dirt on legs and jerseys and the Warriors began catching passes. It became apparent that Waterloo was a far
superior team. With quick passes to the outside, short runs and lots of teamwork the girls in black began pushing the Badgers back. Soon enough Lisa Kelly scored and Kendra Cooke converted and the score was 15-12. The Warriors were ferocious now with hard hits and grunts and getting to the ball fast with groups of black jerseys on the ball carrier at all times. Soon enough they knocked the ball loose inside the 22 metre line and punched it in for another try and the 17-15 lead. The Brock coach ran onto the field while his team hung their heads as a collective “This game isn’t over,” he yelled, “Show me who wants this game.” The Warriors, as they were jogging back to midfield were saying “This game isn’t over.” Everyone else knew it was over; the fans who came in wintercoats and hoods and who now sat on the hill with their faces into the sun; the Brock team and their handful of fans on the Lake side of the field; the guys playing campus rec soccer on the next field who’d keep looking to watch when the girls would get down to the end. The Warriors scored twice more, Brock didn’t score again, the final score was 27-15, and the Warriors (32) are third in the OUA west regular season behind Western (5-0) and Guelph (4-1). Now the real season begins. At press time the Warriors
Warriors: strike a rhythm Continued from page 26
The Warriors realize how close they were to winning the first two games, but as Matt Kieswetter elaborated after Sunday’s game, “We could have rolled over, but it was nice to come out and play hard and grab a win.” Kieswetter is expected to step his game up this year and has so far embraced the challenge setting a career high on Friday and being named to the Naismith all-star team. But the rookies are also looking good as the team continues to get into a rhythm together. “They’re not
playing like rookies,” said Kieswetter, “Alan is hitting his jumpers and Luke is bringing the ball up the court well. That’s what we need, another guy to help carry the ball.” Jordan Hannah also looked very comfortable on Sunday scoring 10 first half points, proving the Warriors do have a deep bench. UW’s Dave Burnett, Acadia’s Peter Leighton, TWU’s Luke Robinson, and Ryerson’s Brandon Krupa round out the tournament AllStars while Brian Simona Cherler Banman of TWU earned the Dennis Wing MVP award. The Warriors head to New York for several exhibition games against various collegesbeforeopeningtheirOUAseason at Queens on Friday, November 10.
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Kendra Cooke converts for UW. were playing host to the York Yeomen, who finished the season second in the east at 4-2. In the other quarter final McMaster hosts Queens, and Western and Guelph wait in the semi-finals for the winners. The top three teams advance to the Nationals in London. sbell@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
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Matt Kieswetter | [M] Basketall
Sarah Bryson | [W] Hockey
Matt , a fifth year Arts student from Waterloo, Ontario lead the Warriors to a second place finish at the 39th annual Naismith Classic. Matt had 51 points and 13 rebounds in three games at the tournament. Matt had a career high 25 points Friday night in a tough overtime loss to Acadia. Throughout the tournament Matt's leadership and timely baskets kept the Warriors in all of the games. Matt was also named to the Naismith Tournament All-star team.
Sarah, a third year Arts student from Kitchener, Ontario led the Warriors in a tough overtime loss against Brock and a convincing win against the # 5 ranked Toronto Varsity Blues this weekend. Sarah scored once against Brock and was named player of the game and added 2 goals and 2 assists against Toronto to give her a 5 point weekend. Sarah has got off to a quick start for the Warriors and hopes to continue this strong play as the women's hockey team hosts the Western Mustangs on Friday night. With her 5-point weekend, Sarah currently leads the OUA in scoring.
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FRIDAY, october 20, 2006
Warriors split season opener with defending champs James Rowe reporter
The Waterloo Warriors men’s hockey team opened their season this past weekend by splitting two hard-fought games with the Lakehead Thunderwolves. Once the game got underway after being delayed by a tardy ref, the fans were treated to a back and forth first period that saw UW outshoot the Thunderwolves 20-10. The Warriors jumped out to 1-0 and 2-1 leads on power play goals but both times the defending OUA champs from Thunder Bay answered quickly. The UW leads lasted just 23 and 30 seconds respectively. Shortly before the period ended, rookie forward Kyle Pellerin scored his first goal as a Warrior to send Waterloo into the intermission with a 3-2 lead. UW would stretch their lead to 4-2 early in the second before Lakehead would again stage a comeback; scoring two goals to send the teams into the third period even at 4-4. In the third period Lakehead goalie Chris Whitley was able to shut down the Warriors, making several big stops including one at the end of a 1:11 two-man advantage for UW. With just under seven minutes remaining Lakehead’s Tobias Whelan knocked the rebound of a point shot past Waterloo goaltender Curtis Darling while on the power play. The goal, Whelan’s second of the
Warrior forward David Edgeworth takes his Lakehead man out hard game, would hold up to be the game winner, as the Thunderwolves took the opener of the two game set by a score of 5-4. The Thunderwolves were led by the line of Jeff Richards, Whelan, and
Mark Soares, who combined for four goals and six assists in the game. The goal scorers for the Warriors were Pellerin, David Edgeworth, Kevin Hurley and Sean Roche. The following night the two teams
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met again at the CIF arena, this time in front of a slightly smaller crowd who would be treated to a game which had fewer turnovers and a faster pace than the opening game. Early on it looked as though the
Thunderwolves’ top line was again going to give the Warriors headaches as Soares gave them an early 1-0 lead. The diminutive winger’s shot on the power play got through Darling just over five minutes into the game, with Whelan assisting on the score. Waterloo tied the game 10 minutes later when defenceman Sean Moir’s shot from the high slot beat Whitley high on the blocker side just after a Lakehead penalty had expired. The Warriors then took the lead in the opening minute of the second period. UW’s David Edgeworth won an offensive zone faceoff and winger Ryan Macgregor snapped a quick shot that beat a stunned Whitley. From there Darling shut down the Thunderwolves, making a couple big saves in the opening moments of the final period as the Warriors were two men short for 1:49. Waterloo outshot Lakehead 41-21 for the game and was the more organized and poised of the two. The Warriors did all the little things right to win this game, led by Mike Della Mora’s dominance on defensive zone faceoffs. Moreover, the Warriors’ defencemen minimized the number of odd man rushes allowed while committing very few turnovers. This weekend the Warriors host the University of Western Ontario Mustangs on Saturday, October 21. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the CIF arena.
Warriors lose in OT, then win in Toronto to open season Shawn Bell sports editor
The Waterloo women’s hockey team opened the regular season on October
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14, in a full Columbia Ice Field, against the Brock Badgers. The Warriors couldn’t hold their early one-goal lead and 20 seconds into overtime Brock scored on a slapshot from the point through a crowd for the 2-1 victory. The Warriors earned their first victory of the season in Toronto the next day, 4-2 behind Sarah Bryson’s four points and Alexis Huber’s 45 save, first star performance. This is a good hockey team. From the pipes to the wingers there is much talent. It begins with Huber in net; the 5’7” fourth-year goalie showed her stuff to the home crowd in the third period against the Badgers, keeping her team in the game and getting them to OT and one point, and then stood on her head the next day when faced with 47 shots in Toronto. Give the defence credit. They cleared the rebounds and kept the passing lanes closed against Brock, limiting second chances and allowing Huber to cover her angles and take the first shot. The entire penalty kill unit had an outstanding game versus Brock. The defensive pairs of Jenny Bults and Carissa Castleman, and Miranda Humphrey and Andrea Vincent played
tough in their own end, and along with the fowards, especially assistant captain Jo-Ann Scott and her winger Melissa Quinn, did an excellent job stopping the Badger powerplay. The game was riddled with penalties, back and forth; in the second period more minutes were spent on special teams than even-strength. That period begged the obvious question mark for the Warriors. Where will the goals come from? Bryson scored early in the first period on a powerplay and her linemates Randi Wilson and Michelle Curtis were high flying on the forecheck for the first two periods; a few chances were generated on the powerplay between Scott and her big powerforward, Nadine Vandenheuvel, but the third line was chasing the puck all night and in the third period all three lines slowed right down. In Toronto the second game gave an answer. The Warriors looked to the first line of Bryson, Wilson and Curtis for offensive leadership. Bryson scored 43 seconds into the first, Curtis scored on the powerplay in the second, assisted by Bryson and two late powerplay goals in the third by Bryson, and then Wilson, assisted
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Captain Kaitlin Martin shoots past Randi Wilson’s screen. by Bryson, would see the Warriors through for the victory. With three out of four points on opening weekend, the Warriors hockey team is off to a good start in this tough OUA West division. Week two features two home games against West division opponents. Friday October 20, the Western Mustangs come to the Ice Fields at 7:30 and then on Sunday, October
22, at 2 p.m., the Windsor Lancers visit the Ice Fields. It remains to be seen how good this group will be, but with excellent goaltending, a tough defence, and at least one line that will put the puck in the net, expect big things from 2006-2007 Warriors women’s hockey team. sbell@imprint.uwaterloo.ca
The Imprint/ October 13. 2006
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