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A call for change “Humanity is conducting an unintended, uncontrolled globally pervasive experiment” Nagma Zerin staff reporter

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Green Party leader Elizabeth May (above) and candidate Cathy MacLellan came to the university on November 7 to talk about climate change and answer student’s questions. After discussing the current situation surrounding the issue of climate change, May moved on to a discussion of the politics of climate change in retrospect. She reminded the audience of the Convention of Biological Diversity, the world’s initiative in handling ecological imbalances that took place at the Earth summit in Rio de Janeiro on June 5, 1992. She also shared a consensus statement from the 14th G7 Summit held in Toronto in June 1988 that addressed the

When asked if all Members of Parliament are equally responsive towards the climate change issue, May expressed her cynicism about some of them...

Before May arrived, MacLellan talked to the audience about the severe metamorphosis caused by climate change. She used the example of the rapid melting of the glaciers on Mount Kilimanjaro to illustrate her point. May, arriving a little late to the talk because of an interview with CTV News, continued MacLellan’s introduction. May began her talk with a brief introduction to current issues in climate change. She criticized Stephen Harper and the Canadian government for not taking enough initiative towards the issue of global warming. She also praised Germany as a great initiator in conserving energy through application of modern technology. May emphasized the importance of reducing green house gases present in the Ads:StfdLive_Rodeo_UW_D1 11/11/09 atmosphere as a fundamental criterion for climate 11:53 control. AM

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reen Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May addressed UW students in her talk “Countdown to Copenhagen” on November 7 in the large lecture hall of the Psychology, Anthropology, and Sociology (PAS) building. May and Cathy MacLellan, a Green Party candidate for the next election, addressed the detrimental impacts of climate change around the world and how the issue is relevant to Canadians. MacLellan opened the talk by joking with the audience that she was “enjoying her feet getting dirty in politics in the process of cleaning the environment.” She then engaged the audience by involving them in a quick game of looking for a strip of green duct tape under their chairs. The winner received a Green Party canvas bag that symbolized the spirit of the talk.

changing atmosphere to shed light on the real nature of the climate crisis: “Humanity is conducting an unintended uncontrolled globally pervasive experiment and the ultimate consequences could be second only to global nuclear war.” As an acknowledgement to Canada’s previous initiative in fighting climate change, May commented on the country’s earlier contributions with the Montreal Protocol — the treaty to the Vienna convention for the protection of the ozone layer, as well as the Kyoto protocol — the agreement to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), adopted on December 11, 1997 in Japan. Page 1

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GOING ALL THE WAY Travis Myers staff reporter

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s of October 31, the posters are up and the busses are running. GRT and Feds Bus have a new neighbour on Ring Road outside of the Davis Centre when it comes to bus transit in the region. Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge recently joined the club of cities with GO Transit commuter service, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Guelph, Milton, Missisauga and even Toronto itself. The University of Waterloo now finds itself as part of a greater metropolitan transit map, bookending as the farthest university campus to receive service to the west of Toronto, with Trent University in Peterborough holding the same title to the east. The move into the region is a strategic one on the part of GO Transit and its parent provincial crown corporation Metrolinx. The idea of a move into Waterloo Region has been on the table since 2000,

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One Shopping Centre in Missisauga on Route 25. This route comprises of 11 eastbound buses running daily Monday to Friday, and seven weekday and holiday buses to and from Square One. Weekdays see service of 12westbound busses from Square One. The Square One stop operates as a transit hub as well, with regular operating, short–wait connecting busses to Union Station, Sheppard, Yorkdale, Finch, and York University. The only drawback being that the majority of the connecting routes operate primarily on weekdays, and schedules should be checked before trip planning. There is also Route 25A which connects to GO rail line C in Milton and the eastbound Milton 21 route. This route offers direct transportation into downtown Toronto to Union Station, although this bus line is run much less frequently than the bus destined for Square One, consisting of only two eastbound busses in the morning rush hour and two of the westbound Square One

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busses making connection in Milton to pick up commuters at the end of the rail line. GO is optimistic that the commuter service will attract around 1,000 riders daily over the next two years. The idea of offering rail service to the Region of Waterloo in the future is still not a certainty. The levels of ridership for the bus routes, along with the future of funding associated with party changes in government and the overall popularity of a proposed plan could mean the difference between GO rail operating in Waterloo region, and the existence of GO service entirely. As an outlying community, considered only a part of the general 401 corridor of high population density, Metrolinx commuter traffic to and from Toronto area is currently not as large a concern as it is for a city like Missisauga or Hamilton. One-way tickets cost $12.30 and are available at the Charles Street transit terminal and the Turnkey Desk. tmyers@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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and became a priority when Move Ontario 2020, an impressive transit plan presented by McGuinty’s Liberals, was proposed in 2007. The $17.5 billion 2020 plan includes funding for the TTC, York Region’s Viva, Missisauga Transit among others, although the brunt of the funding is allocated for the TTC and Metrolinx/GO plans to increase rail lines in and around the Greater Toronto Area. The expansion of bus service into Waterloo Region is also part of the larger plan, and the timing lends itself to the ongoing community discussion of transit in the region. When the announcement of bus service was made on May 9 of this year, many of the questions associated with the move were answered immediately; the bus service would be primarily for connecting commuter traffic between the Region of Waterloo and outlying GTA cities on the west side of Toronto, not for direct travel into the City of Toronto. The buses, as they currently stand, mainly run regular service to Square

LIGHT RAIL, HEAVY TALK Travis Myers

he future of city transit in Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge is a topic that has been up for a considerable amount of debate over the last few years. Since 2004 an adequate answer to the question of the preferred method of public transportation has been sought, and it seems that a viable service has been settled upon. But what exactly is it? How will it benefit students and community members alike? The study by the region, beginning in 2004, looked at many alternatives to the current bus system. Possibilities analyzed were continued expansion of bus rapid transit (BRT), the option of streetcar style light rail transit (LRT) and even the idea of monorail or subway. The most popular idea by far was the option of LRT in the Region of Waterloo. In fact, a recent EKOS survey shows that 86 per cent of Canadians support rail as the preferred mode of public transport. With LRT as the selected medium, a plan was built. Dedicated individuals campaigned on behalf of streetcars

on our streets, and Facebook groups (Region of Waterloo Rapid Transit Initiative) and blogs (www.triTAG.ca) popped up to support the plan as an extension of GRT’s services. Light rail went to a vote at Regional Council, passing 15-1, with the one vote out of favour belonging to Cambridge Mayor Doug Craig. The agreed upon plan is set to somewhat mirror the existing iXpress route, stretching from Fairview Park Mall to Conestoga Mall, with improved and innovative service in uptown and around the universities. The staged approach to the system will leave the portion of the main corridor of the cities between Fairview Park Mall and the Ainslie Terminal in Cambridge serviced by “Adapted Bus Rapid Transit,” although the differences between this and the current iXpress bus system are negligible. As part of the Regional Official Plan the detailed route plan fits in accordance with the cities’ plans for reurbanization and development of downtown core regions. Currently, the planned route involves the use of existing railroad tracks in and around Uptown, in Waterloo

Park, and in the Northfield area of Waterloo. This portion of the system will be based on the “spurline” tracks currently in place throughout Waterloo and already owned by the Region. A recognizable portion of this line is the tracks that cut diagonally across the intersection of Erb and Caroline and into Waterloo Park. Because the tri-cities are far from what may be considered a grid-pattern of streets, creating lines dedicated solely north-south or east-west is impossible. Should the plan succeed in its current form, riders would have to adapt not only to different stops than they are used to with the iXpress, but also in several spots the planned lines will split along portions of parallel streets. This means that the street car you hop on to go to campus might be in front of your house, while the one that takes you home leaves you two blocks away. Students will benefit from increased service to the main corridor — the current best is 15 minute intervals between iXpress busses at peak hours, whereas the LRT system would offer a train every seven and a half minutes, and the plan includes

direct service to the University of Waterloo campus. The price tag for the whole project might also present an issue. The improvements to GRT would include purchasing streetcars, as well as laying down track, plus some heavy construction and significant changes to the current bus system. The whole of the construction is projected to take at least two years, and the streetcars will not be open and operational until 2014. Paying for this project could possibly mean a fare hike (whether this could arise now or in the future is unclear), and although the provincial government has pledged to pitch in two thirds of the cost on the first phase, the federal government has made no promises yet, and the project is expected to cost $790 million. What might concern students most is that the project won’t yield any benefits until 2014, meaning the majority of the students will get one more experience in dealing with all of the construction, and never seeing the finished result. tmyers@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Parliament Hill hopefuls look abroad All-candidates debate in the SLC revolves around international issues Eric Russell reporter

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From left: Conservative candidate Peter Braid, Green Party candidate Cathy MacLellan, Liberal candidate Andrew Telegdi, and NDP candidate Peter Thurley prepare to answer questions during November 9’s all-candidates debate.

onday, November 9, saw the local representatives for each of the Conservative, Liberal, Green and New Democratic parties come together in the Great Hall of the Student Life Centre to discuss, in front of Waterloo students, the nature of Canada’s responsibilities on the international stage. The forum was broken into two sections; the first on international development and the environment, the second on foreign policy. Following opening etiquettes, the forum began with a series of questions regarding Canada in the world, the first of which asked simply: what is the value of international development in Canada? Incumbent Conservative MP, Peter Braid fittingly gave the first response. To the Conservative government, he stated that globalization represents a drastic increase in the challenges to international development as countries become more interdependent and issues more complex. As the governing party of Canada, Conservative policy dictates that Canada has a responsibility to meet these new challenges; he went

on to list several goals the government has chosen towards this end. Braid stressed that the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is meeting its commitments to African nations despite dropping 8 countries from its list of aid recipients. After being challenged on the issues of dropping countries from Canada’s aid priorities, Braid gave the response that by dropping several countries, Canada’s aid donations could be focused for better efficiency. To support this, he pointed to the increase of funds to Africa, up to $2.1 billion, a new level. This statistic was challenged by both Liberal veteran Andrew Telegdi, and New Democrat, Peter Thurley. Telegdi claimed that Braid was being disingenuous as to how much aid was actually being increased. Thurley brought up the commitment made by Pearson to spend 0.7 per cent on international development; currently Canada spends 0.28 per cent. Braid countered this point by reminding the opposition and audience that since Pearson made this commitment, the closest Canada has come to actually meeting it was under Pierre Elliot Trudeau and Brian Mulroney. Continued on DEBATE, page 5

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She also criticized the political issues that changed Canada’s role from being a pioneer against global warming. May said that in the midst of rising skepticism regarding Canada’s global performance on environment factors, the upcoming 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, scheduled to begin on December 7, could be a salvation to Canada’s reputation. With the audience musing over her intriguing comments on the political issues, May switched to the scientific ramifications of climate change by expounding on albedo effect. The albedo effect is scientifically defined as the ratio of the intensity of the outgoing radiation of light to the incident radiation. The general concept can be explained through the metaphor of clothing: white clothes reflect sunlight, while dark clothes absorb sunlight. Similarly, as the snow and glaciers are melting due to a warmer climate there is less sunlight reflected back into space, and more heat retained in the atmosphere and absorbed by the oceans. As a result, carbon dioxide accumulates and destroys natural habitats, as well as hampering the vegetation process that creates fossil fuels. May specifically pointed out the decline of pine beetles, native to the forests of central British Columbia, as a negative impact of the continuing rise in temperature. She also noted that before

the Industrial Revolution the amount of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere was below 280 parts per million (ppm), while after industrialization there was a sharp increase of 30 per cent, reaching 384 ppm. These statistics were calculated by analyzing the formation of air bubbles in the Antarctica ice core. The hour-long talk ended with about 20 minutes for concerned questions from the audience. When asked if all Members of Parliament are equally responsive towards the climate change issue, May expressed her cynicism about some of them but praised those who made significant efforts. Among many other raised questions, May addressed the mainly non- scientific audience who expressed their uncertainty about not being updated due to lack of scientific background. She encouraged them to keep abreast of the scientific issues by regularly checking various websites. In closing, May asserted her strong approval towards the carbon tax, an environmental tax paid to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide. She also urged the general public to make it their daily job to ensure a little bit of environmental awareness with every single conscious thought, no matter how the Copenhagen negotiation ends up. May emphasized renewed hope and determination towards a healthier and greener future and focusing on the message that “change is coming.” nzerin@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Debate: Candidates spar on foreign policy Braid’s positions were criticized by Green candidate, Cathy MacLellan, who believed that the Conservative’s position framed international development as too much of a business while discounting the human element. Despite earlier opposition, Telegdi and Thurley largely echoed the position of Braid regarding the value of international development. The early questions were entirely scripted and unsurprisingly, this meant that the debate was largely flat; no one was about to question whether helping the impoverished of the world was a noble goal. The theme throughout the scripted question period was essentially a series of press statements given in rapid succession. Candidates rarely acknowledged each others’ points but rather ran with their pre-calculated answers. Generally this reduced the forum to Braid giving an overly-optimistic view of Canada’s influence in international development, while the three opposition candidates countered with notably pessimistic views of the current government’s inaction. Some notable points from the three opposition candidates concerned the future of CIDA, and it was here that the interesting discussion began. Thurley and MacLellan saw CIDA as both underfunded and in need of rebranding. Thurley claimed that currently 80 per cent of CIDA staff work in Canada with 20 per cent in the field. He viewed this as the opposite of the ideal, asking why more staff were not sent to work in areas of the world in need of development assistance. As the questions became less formal and the floor was opened to audience feedback, the more controversial topics came forward. The first question brought

from the floor, directed towards Peter Braid, asked why he would chose to support pharmaceuticals’ intellectual property rights in regards to vital HIV/AIDS treatments if it meant the treatments were too expensive for the impoverished. Braid responded with a defence of intellectual property claiming that without a proper respect for intellectual property rights, innovation and prosperity are severely stifled. As part and parcel of his answer, he acknowledged Research in Motion and their landmark IP, the Blackberry. Other candidates seized this opportunity and voiced their hypothetical support for a bill aimed at circumventing IP rights in regards to HIV treatments. On this subject, Thurley claimed it was wrong that “intellectual property rights trump the right to live”, and Telegdi

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called it “totally unconscionable.” Teledgi, Thurley and MacLellan voiced support for such a bill and MacLellan went further by stating the need for a national pharmaceutical Corporation-presumably government run. When the question of Canada’s place at the upcoming Copenhagen environmental summit came up, Braid was adamant that Canada would go into the international talks with a respectable environmental record and a clear vision for the future. Other candidates dissented by stating that Canada was no longer respected internationally for its environmental stance. MacLellan and Thurley pointed to the impact of big business on Canadian

Student Resource Office offers new avenue of help Jacqueline McKoy Lambert news editor

tudents will have access to increased advocacy with Feds’ introduction of the Student Resource Office (SRO) this November. The SRO is effectively an expansion of the Office of the Ombudsperson. Instead of being headed by the Ombudsperson themselves, the SRO’s sole staff member is the student resource co-ordinator, a newly created position. The service was reorganized because “There was an opportunity to reevaluate and upgrade the resources available to students[...]the shift was based on needs,” said Allan Babor, Feds president. The abilities of the Ombudsperson to perform outreach and be available to students in a variety of settings across campus was limited by the fact that the Ombudsperson had to stay in their office during business hours to focus on providing letters of reference for students needing legal advice. This office also acts as a replacement for the now-defunct Legal Resource Office, a volunteer-staffed Feds service which provided basic legal advice. The LRO closed in the summer of 2006, and Feds council was involved in talks to resurrect it this past September. The SRO provides non-academic advice and mediation regarding UW’s policies and procedures, as well as general conflict resolution consulting. The types of issues that students can receive SRO assistance with include academic integrity questions, offcampus housing issues, and consumer rights problems. The office also provides information on how to access off-campus services such as relevant government departments. Services are available to both undergraduate and graduate students. An added capability of the SRO is that it will have an opportunity to carry out additional programming with student leaders, such as dons. The purpose of this potential

government as a detrimental modifier of environmental policy. Telegdi also reminded the audience that 77 largely developing nations had walked out when Canada spoke at environment talks in Africa. Braid countered Telegdi however, by pointing to the 15-odd years of Liberal federal governments which had failed to take action on Kyoto mandates. He went on to state that when the Conservative government adopts post-Kyoto goals in Copenhagen, they will stand by them. Towards the end of the two-hour forum period, the moderator moved the questions towards the second subject-foreign policy. His first question asked whether Canadians could still views themselves under the stereotype of a “middle power” or “honest broker”. MacLellan and Thurley answered first each

programming would be to give more people an ability to disseminate information on common legal and UW administrationrelated issues. Also, the SRO seeks to create more parallels with other departments offering similar services, such as the Student Life Office which currently works with the City of Waterloo administrationto provide information on noise bylaws and other student tenancy issues. Another reason for the change was that the Office of the Ombudsperson had a changing and growing audience. Both undergraduate and graduate students used the services of the old office, but its management did not include representation from the Graduate Student Association (GSA) — only the Feds president and the Associate Provost (Human Resources and Student Services). Issues tend to be different between the two populations — Babor noted that graduate students tend to present more concerns regarding academic freedoms or child-related issues, whereas the needs of undergraduates tend be centered around landlord-tenant issues and academic integrity. The new SRO has representation on its management team from the president of the GSA. The SRO, however, is still faced by a lack of visibility. The office is located on the third floor of the Student Life Centre to help ensure the confidentiality of students who use the service. However, Babor says that there may be an option to provide SRO services more publically in the proposed Student Services Complex if it is built. The SRO is located on the third floor of the Student Life Centre, and is open on a walk-in basis from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, or by appointment. Information is also available online at www.studentresourceoffice. uwaterloo.ca. — with files from Feds, UW and Imprint jmckoy@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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with an emphatic “no.” Both claimed that Canada had made a name for itself internationally by acting as a mediator and voice of reason. Allusions to Lester B. Pearson were many and Telegdi even maintained that Canada had invented peacekeeping. Telegdi agreed with the previous two speakers that Canada had strayed from its ideals, but was less adamantly outspoken. It was this issue that brought out a large difference in opinion when Peter Braid flatly rejected that Canada should be a “middle power.” He claimed that Canada should strive to be a principle power in international affairs and not shy away from that responsibility. Braid outlined three pil-

lars of which the Conservative government seeks to shape through global leadership: Latin America, Afghanistan, and emerging markets in India and China. This position was sharply criticized by the other candidates as being too out of line with Canada’s traditional role in the world. Despite these differences, all the candidates voiced fairly similar opinions on Afghanistan though none would acknowledge this. All the candidates agreed that military operations would come to an end with respect to the 2011 deadline. Additionally, it was generally agreed that despite very different opinions on entering the war, because Canada was there now it would be irresponsible to simply leave once the military mandate ran its course. It was also agreed that after 2011, the primary focus of Canada would be one of reconstruction with little to no actual fighting. By this point, there was little time left to re-open questions from the crowd, and candidates gave their final summations. The New Democrat and Green candidates reminded the audience that not just the Conservatives, but also the Liberals were responsible for Canada losing sight of its future in international relations. Telegdi somewhat bitterly pointed out that the previous year’s election had seen him defeated by the narrowest of margins, and encouraged voters to vote strategically. Peter Braid again dealt with questions of his support of intellectual property rights, then went on to praise the current government’s leadership on the international stage regarding development and Afghanistan. All in all, the forum turned out to be less of the scripted punditry it could have been, and produced some welcome surprises and discussion.

6 News Military mass murders, Berlin wall redux, and Venezuelan war threats

Massacre on U.S military base

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A mass shooting occurred on Thursday, November 5, at Fort Hood, located outside of Killeen, Texas, the most populous U.S. military base in the world. A gunman opened fire using two hand guns at 13:30 local time in the Soldier Readiness Processing Center, killing 13 people and wounding 30 others. The alleged gunman, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, a U.S. Army psychiatrist, was seriously injured after getting shot four times by civilian policewoman Kimberly Munley. Following the incident, Hasan was hospitalized and is now under police custody. The motive behind the attack is yet unconfirmed, but various sources suspect that it may have originated from Hasan’s unhappiness in the probability of being sent to Iraq or Afghanistan in a deployment. According to military records, after graduating from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, with a degree in biochemistry, Hasan was appointed as a first lieutenant in June 1997. Six years later, he graduated from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and was first an intern, then a resident and finally a fellow at Walter Reed Army Medical Center which treats wounded troops from combat zones. After getting promoted to a major position in May, 2009, he was transferred to the Fort Hood army base to serve as a psychiatrist in July. Hasan, who was unconscious from injuries sustained during the takedown until this past Monday, will either face military courtmartial or federal prosecution. The decision on which system to try him in will be made the Departments of Justice and Defense.

Remembering the fall of the Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall, a concrete barrier built by the German Democratic Republic as a separation between East and West Germany, was demolished on November 9, 1989, marking the end of communism across Eastern Europe. Twenty years later, to reflect upon the reunification in both parts of Germany, the historical event was revisited again on Monday, November 9, attended by a myriad of curious spectators. Thousands of giant and colourful dominos were set on the place where the Berlin Wall once stood to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The 2.5-meter high dominos were lined up along a 1.5 kilometer stretch of terrain in the area around the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Parliament building. T he dominos were tipped over to symbolically represent the toppling of the wall. The dominos were decorated by various artists, as well as Berlin schoolchildren. Ger man Chancellor Angela Merkel was joined by Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and the leaders of all 27 European Union member states, including French President Nicolas Sarkozy and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. In addition to the spectacular tumbling of the dominos, the celebrations included display of fireworks, rock concerts, and a human chain linking thousands of Germans and foreigners together along the former path of the Wall.

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Venezuela declares war after tension with Columbia

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez urged his armed forces to be prepared for a possible war with Colombia on his weekly Sunday television show, amid growing diplomatic and border tensions. In response, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe said they would seek help from the security council of United Nations and the organization of American states if a situation of war arises. Venezuela blames the tension with its neighbour on the closer military bond between Colombia and the U.S. ties between Venezuela and Colombia started to freeze after the agreement between the U.S. and Colombia that gave U.S. troops greater access to Colombian military bases. Chavez was a major critic of that agreement and called it a part of the ploy to thwart regional stability in North America. He also addressed U.S President Barack Obama by announcing that they will take every necessary measure to protect their country from being colonized again. Colombia retaliated by claiming that the whole thing is an exaggeration and the U.S forces were deployed to help in the fight against existing insurgence and drug traffickers in Colombia. For the last few weeks, the Venezuela-Colombia border has become a conflict zone by a series of ongoing shootings and slayings. The esclating violence includes the murder of two Venezuelan National Guard officers, which led to the emergency closing of some of the country’s border checkpoints. — with files from BBC, CBC, CNN, and Yahoo News nzerin@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Ranking also highlights funding issues Paula Trelinska staff reporter

here was relief throughout the campus last Thursday, November 5, as the annual Maclean’s University rankings were released and, once again, the University of Waterloo claimed the top spot as best overall university. Though this rankings issue, the 19th annual for Maclean’s, is only one of many different sources that influence whether prospective students choose UW, “we know it is valued and it is read by many people when they make their choices,” said Martin

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areas in which the universities are assessed: students and classes, faculty, resources, student suppor t, librar y and reputation. Within these six categories the universities are also assessed across 14 different performance indicators to deter mine their rankings. In addition to these six major areas there are also four general categories: best overall, highest quality, most innovative and leaders of tomorrow. This year, UW placed in the top spot in several categories. As it has for the past 16 years UW was ranked as best overall university, it also took top honours as most innovative and leaders of the

...there were a few categories in which UW did not do so well. Out of all the universities surveyed, Waterloo has the lowest operating budget per student.

Van Nierop, UW’s spokesperson, “In terms of reputation, you can’t presume anything... so it was very nice to see Waterloo and its community of students, faculty and staff honoured again. But we should not rest on our laurels.” Ever y year, in November, Maclean’s releases their university rankings issue under the mandate that they are trying “to provide essential information in a comprehensive package to help students choose the university that best suits their needs.” To accomplish this, the news-magazine must begin research in the spring prior when they send out thousands of surveys to various different groups including students, guidance counsellors and university officials. The rankings themselves are based on the most recent publicly available data, most of which is provided by Statistics Canada. Data such as student and faculty numbers, total research income, operating budget, spending on student ser vices, scholarships and bursaries, library expenses, and acquisitions are all obtained from the government run website. After the data is collected it is then classified into six major

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Colombia retaliated back by claiming that the whole thing is an exaggeration and the U.S. forces were deployed to help in the fight against existing insurgence and drug traffickers in Colombia.

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future. Despite this there were a few categories in which UW did not do so well. Out of all the universities surveyed, Waterloo has the lowest operating budget per student. The school also did not fare so well in the student services category coming in second last for the percent of total expenditures devoted to student services. In addition to their own rankings, Maclean’s also publishes the NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement), a survey of over 90,000 students at universities across the nation. According to the NSSE 51.8 per cent of first year students and 53.2 per cent of upper year students were satisfied with the level of academic challenge offered here. Now that the rankings as well as the student survey results have been released the university will evaluate the breakdown of the data. Once that is done, the university leadership, including student leaders, will be provided with the data breakdown for discussion about what is being done well and what needs improving on. ptrelinska@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Triple threat in TVO’s lecturer competition Three faculty of arts professors make Big Ideas contest shortlist

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Prof. Brad MacMaster gives an accounting lesson to first years.

hree lecturers within UW’s faculty of arts have been nominated for TVO’s Big Ideas Best Lecturer Competition. Students and alumni of any Ontario post secondary institution were invited to nominate one lecturer from September 8 to October 12 for the 2010 competition. Students at Waterloo nominated Mary Ann Vaughan of economics, Frances Chapman of legal studies, and Brad MacMaster of accounting and finance. The Best Lecturer Competition has a total of 332 professors who have accepted their nomination. The list of nominees will be narrowed down to the top 20 by early December and the top 10 finalists will be announced by early February with their lectures airing on TVO in March 2010. The winning lecture is to be decided by a panel of judges along with viewers. The school of the winning lecture will receive a $10,000 TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Scholarship. MaryAnn Vaughan, a graduate of Waterloo, has been involved in work within the department of economics since 1989 and has been teaching on campus since 1996. She mainly teaches first-year students in classes of 250 to 500 students but also teaches a lot of second-year classes. “The trick to teaching that many students is to be larger than life,” she said, and added that at the same time she needs to be very strict to avoid potential pandemonium. When describing her teaching style, Vaughan put emphasis on two things: her personality and her role as a mother. “I can’t suppress my own personality,” she stated, adding that she likes her classes to take an open and honest form and explains concepts using funny personal stories. Referring to her students, she said, “I think of them as kids since I am a mother.” Another aspect making Vaughan’s classes unique and valued by her students is that she manages to sneak in additional material regardless of its relation to economics. “I don’t mind taking an extra 10 minutes to teach something interesting that’s not to do with economics,” she said referring to a recent lesson where she brought students’ attention to an article about teaching and brain activity. “I’m not just teaching economists, I’m teaching young people.” Before being nominated, Vaughan says that she had never heard of the competition, and upon

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MaryAnn Vaughan talks supply and demand in a second-year macroeconomics lecture.

class broke out into spontaneous applause at hearing the announcement, that she decided to accept the nomination. Another significant factor influencing her to accept the offer and have one of her lectures taped was the act that “some student went to some effort to nominate me. I would have to accept and go to some effort as well.” For the taping of the lecture, Vaughan changed nothing. “I did my lecture the way I would have done it — changed nothing. I closed the way I always close and I got an applause from my first-year students

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at the end!” While she did feel a bit of anxiety about her teaching style, she decided to do everything as usual, which ultimately worked in her favour. Vaughan comments on the contest as being a great experience. Frances Chapman has been teaching at Waterloo since July of 2007 and teaches a larger class of 150 first-year students and a smaller class of 20 fourth-year students. Chapman said, “I have really interactive classes. I love to have participation and for them to challenge me and tell me I’m wrong. I try to empower them to think for themselves.” Her fourthyear class is a debate-style class where students get to use knowledge obtained throughout their years in legal studies. She explains how she likes being able to get to know the students from first year all the way to fourth year when she often gets to help them to apply to law school. She described the contest as being great and is flattered to be nominated. “It’s so wonderful for a student to think of me,” she said, explaining that she has known the student who nominated her since the student’s first year at Waterloo. Chapman added that it’s a great way to advertise for legal studies. She refers to the experience as being “a reflection on how great the students are, and a team effort more than anything.” Chapman has not been nominated in the past but had first heard of the contest when a professor of hers at York became one

I want to make classes interesting enough to come to so that when they leave class they’ve gotten something out of it and have gotten value for their time and money. — Prof. MacMaster

receiving the email in mid-October, she had to clarify the legitimacy of the competition. “I wasn’t sure if it was real. I thought it was spam and almost deleted it,” said Vaughan. Her family and others with whom she associates on campus were fairly enthusiastic about the competition. However, it was after her first-year

Brad MacMaster of accounting and finance is teaching his second semester at Waterloo and also teaches at both Ryerson University and Guelph-Humber as well. After being nominated for the Best Lecturer Competition by both Waterloo and Guelph Humber, MacMaster chose to represent Waterloo. MacMaster said that his classes are highly interactive, which is unusual in the area he teaches. “I try to stimulate discussion between students. I get them to imagine they are the owners of a business and get them to think of how to

I have really interactive classes. I love to have participation and for them to challenge me and tell me I’m wrong. I try to empower them to think for themselves. — Prof. Chapman

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of the final 10 a couple years ago. Chapman described the taping of the first-year lecture as being a very different experience. She explains that “It was representative of what we do all the time.” The lecture was on criminal law for a legal studies 101 class, and the taping was done by Waterloo’s AV department.

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respond in an owner and manager position.” He incorporates stories and anecdotes of things he has done into his lectures. “I like to be relaxed and try to get to know the students by name,” he said. MacMaster teaches Accounting Information for Managers which is a first-year course. Many of the students in his class are arts students in the arts and business program, and while the class is not necessarily easy, he expects a lot from his students, He states his teaching goals by saying “I want to make classes interesting enough to come to so that when they leave class they’ve gotten something out of it and have gotten value for their time and money.” While this is the only course MacMaster has taught at Waterloo, he has experience in teaching a variety of other accounting courses and has taught overseas in Austria. This is his first nomination for the Best Lecturer Competition and he learned about the contest from Ryerson. All three Waterloo lecturers will have their filmed lectures sent to TVO by November 17. The lectures filmed at Waterloo campus can be seen on TVO during the spring of 2010. smulhern@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Friday, November 13, 2009 Vol. 32, No. 17

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used to do yearbook in high school. From time to time the students would complain about some aspect of the yearbook — the quality of the photos, the content of the text, things like that. The staff co-ordinator for yearbook, Mr. White, used to say, “If you don’t like something, get involved and change it.” Specifically, if the other high school students didn’t like how the yearbook was turning out, they should get involved with the yearbook committee, and put in effort to make the end result more to their liking. It was a philosophy I carried forward with me from high school into university. It wasn’t until I had been here for a few years (even after I started volunteering at Imprint) that I realized how wrong that philosophy is. There’s a comment that was made at one of the debates about the Sound FM referendum. The chair of the no committee, Jeffrey Aho, was saying that he preferred the Radio Laurier model. And a question from the audience came: if the referendum failed, would Aho

himself take up the reins and campaign for a funding for a Laurier-type radio station? Of course not. Nor is it his responsibility. The reason I’ve come to reject White’s philosophy is because it’s so often offered as a basis to silence criticism, and nothing more. You may have come across this argument somewhere in some form — whether it’s offered as a defence of open source software, or webcomics, or something similar where there is (in theory) a low barrier to your involvement. “You’re not allowed to criticize,” the argument goes. “If you think you can code better / draw better, then jump in and do it yourself.” Last week I criticized the management of the Bombshelter for being closed on Saturday for UW’s fall open house, while the SLC was packed full of potential frosh, parents, and alumni (one of whom I actually overheard asking, “why isn’t Bomber open?”). Droves of people in the SLC, patronizing the new Subway and the (less new) Tim

Hortons, yet Bomber was closed — it was a lost business opportunity. Because I criticized Bomber, does it then become my responsibility to try and get hired to manage Bomber and do a better job myself? No, of course not. Let’s face it — if every one of us was beholden by our criticism to “get involved” and do better than the body we’re criticizing, I’m pretty sure every one of us would be forced to becoming university professors by now. Aho was criticizing the funding model under which Sound FM (should the referendum pass) would operate. There is value in criticism — even when presented outside the context of an offer to help. That is why critics exist — to assess the merits and demerits of any given thing. Film critics, food critics, et cetera. Here’s the problem picky bastards like myself have with the “don’t like it, get involved and change it” argument: there’s so much that warrants complaining (issues minor or gross) and I want them to be fixed. But I only have finite

time to tackle them all. I do not have the resources to open the Bombshelter on Saturday, to fix the problems with Canada’s political process, write a proofreading test for our new volunteers, fix the sound compatibility issues in Linux, and to make sure Subway has enough cheesy bread. So long as criticism is constructive, the mere act of complaining is useful since it highlights problems that could be fixed for those able or willing to fix them. This is the spirit in which our local politics is supposed to work. If Aho criticizes the funding model of Sound FM, it is not his job to personally champion a superior model. There are other highly motivated volunteers who could do that. Not that this editorial is intended as a cop-out for all involvement and only complaining, but even just by criticizing, Aho is offering a service. As Canadian eccentric celebrity Nardwuar once told me, “The people who criticize you are your friends. The people who say nothing want you to burn in hell.”

Why I hope we didn’t make quorum

eds’ referenda questions were bad. Putting aside that of SoundFM (who should obviously have their funding reinstated given the enormous work they’ve done over the last two years reimagining their business model and staying relevant to students), we are left with two bad questions that never should have been asked. In so many words, Feds asked us this week if we support making future students, many of who have not yet been born (think about that!), pay for buildings that they may or may not use. The problems with this are too numerous to count. Let’s start with Feds’ claim that these new buildings are a student initiative — is this so? Which student groups pulled together to ask to pay for new administrative space? Which faculties and departments do they represent? Who did they get to do their graphic design and architectural concept drawings, which bear so much similarity to the proposals that come from the administration with regard to other building projects? For the moment, let’s assume that this truly is a grass-roots effort, and there really is a large group of students who, with not a single word of encouragement from the university administration or Feds, demanded to be allowed to pay for new campus buildings that will nearly certainly not be finished before they graduate. Why did Feds not stop them? For an organisation that purports to be defending the interests of the undergraduate student body, they seemed quick to jump on the bandwagon of higher fees for vague promises. If Feds is really looking out for us, why was there not a long period of public consultation about what this Student Services Complex should actually contain? Nobody from these grassroots student organisations has asked me what I think should be in

a new student building (the answer: build us the talking library many of us wish DC could be!), nor have they asked any of my friends. To be blunt, Feds has no idea what the undergrad student body wants in a new building, because they haven’t bothered to ask. Focus groups chosen by Feds are not representative of students in general, and it is disingenuous to suggest so. If we’re all going to be paying for it, we all need a say from the beginning of the process to the end. Broad consultation is vital because if we don’t have a clear vision of which student needs this building will fulfill, we won’t have any idea how much we are prepared to pay for it (if anything). This, according to Feds, seems not to be a problem. They seem perfectly happy to give beautiful pictures of these new buildings upon their completion with the price tag still attached, and send us off to vote “Yes” or “No.” On some ‘Yes’ posters, the line “Don’t Pay ‘Till 2012!” appears. Regardless of when it starts, we will be paying for decades. I stress, people are voting, without any real debate or discussion, on whether or not to spend the money of students who have not yet been born. At best, this is fiscal irresponsibilty. At worst, it’s a deliberate attempt by the administration, aided by Feds, to get the undergrad student body to pay for buildings they shouldn’t be paying for. How easy to get students graduating before 2012 to vote themselves a new fee- just tell them that if they approve it, they personally won’t have to pay a dime! Besides the Student Services Complex, why is Feds so eager for students to have to pay an additional fee in order to keep Health Services (which also serves faculty, staff, graduate students, and family members) up to date? As I have stated in a previous column, it was not the undergraduate

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To be blunt, Feds has no idea what the undergrad student body wants in a new building, because they haven’t bothered to ask. Focus groups chosen by Feds are not representative of students in general, and it is disingenuous to suggest so.

student body that decided to dramatically increase enrolment at the school, and so it shouldn’t be us that has to pay for the inevitable consequences of this growth. The administration knew when it decided to expand enrolment that those extra people would need to be looked after, and should have budgeted for support buildings accordingly. Their mistake should not cost us, and if Feds truly represented the undergraduate student body, this would have been the first reply they gave to this phantom grassroots coalition of undergrads demanding a fee increase. It is terribly disappointing that Feds jumped straight to a binding referendum with an enormous price tag for future students without a long period of broad public consultation over a range of options, including different designs for new buildings with different costs, as well as proposed renovations of current spaces on campus. Ultimately, the problem comes down to this: the referendum was rushed through without any real discussion: the choice presented (in the case of the Student Services Complex) was between one very specific, very expensive building which will apparently house largely offices (albeit offices that serve student needs, which begs the question of

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who will move into the offices that these services currently occupy) and no new building at all. In the case of Health Services, it was either we pay for better Health Services facilities for everyone to use, or no-one gets them at all. These questions are poorly thought out and encourage students to blindly take on a massive financial responsibility without providing them with the options they need to make an informed choice. For the student government of a university which prides itself on being innovative and collaborative, this is inexcusable. Had they bothered to ask, Feds would have found that it is not just the university administration that can have a vision for this school: the students can as well. What we really need are options, but if this vote makes quorum, that is exactly what we will be denied. After three months and virtually no public discussion, our student government will have put 20 years’ worth of students (some of whom may be our children!) on the hook for buildings which will provide benefits to everyone on campus. The fact that these questions even went to referendum is a failure of our student government, and now we can only cross our fingers and hope we’ll get a second chance.

Opinion

Imprint, Friday, November 13, 2009

Community Editorial

The Women’s Centre: Men and differing opinions encouraged The name sounds exclusive, but Feds wants students to know that all students are welcome

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to discuss gender issues. In a controversial service review in 2006, several “observations” were made about the current status of the then Womyn’s Centre. The service was described as too political, too sexuality-focused, and the office was intimidating to outsiders. The report even went on to suggest that it was a “Femi-Nazi

[The centre] has been focusing more on the provision of service and less on political advocacy.

counterpart, and there are for example, still greater incidents of sexual and domestic violence, and eating disorders, within the female population. The Women’s Centre is designed to provide support for women AND men on these issues and more, and to provide a venue

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Why do we have a Women’s Centre? Why don’t we have a Men’s Centre? Sure, during the last decade equality and support for women has improved. Workplaces have increased diversity hiring measures and women are encouraged into fields like math and engineering. There are, however, still disparities between a woman’s earnings and those of her male

hangout.” Recommendations were made to focus the centre more towards service and less towards political activism. It was suggested that focusing on the provision of service will allow the centre to serve a more diverse group of students with varying opinions. Now I’m

not saying these observations were 100 per cent valid, but the service has changed since 2006, which is worth noting. The centre has definitely gained wider appeal. It has been focusing more on the provision of service and less on political advocacy. The service has drawn in members of varying opinions, and this has lead to healthy discussion and debate on various issues in discussion groups and meetings. The types of programming the centre is running has also diversified. The centre is running events and programming focusing on more than sexuality and violence against women. They have or have had groups focusing on student parents, women in sports, and women in politics for example. The centre has also provided peer support training for their volunteers offering office hours to help facilitate a welcoming environment for students facing crisis or that have questions. They also provide paper resources for those who may not be comfortable speaking to someone directly. The Women’s Centre is also sponsoring “Sapphic Mondays” which is programming for queer women. It is still running programming for International Women’s Week and Love Your Body Week.

So even though the Women’s Centre still has women in the title, anyone is able to use the centre. It is providing students with more diversified subject matter which appeals to a larger audience. It is an open space where healthy debate is encouraged, and men are not discouraged. Sarah Cook Feds vp internal

UW’s disappointing ratings in sustainability wake up call hard look at that option. This could allow us in the university to join local businesses by making Sustainable Waterloo’s pledge to come up with our own target and plan to reduce or eliminate our carbon footprint. UW has led in energy management so why not take it all the way with renewables, and create some jobs for the community while

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the university in developing and implementing master plans and new building designs, with more than just a student representative on a faculty or university-wide committee. A former administrator told us that curricular development happens well when it trickles bottom-up within the faculties. So why not create academic advisory commit-

in, and maybe we could learn something from MIT, another member. A D+ should be a sign to anyone that it’s time to get your act together before it’s too late. Now is the time for the university community to not just go green, but to work together to build resilient campuses and communities, and sustainable global systems.

UW has led in energy management so why not take it all the way with renewables, and create some jobs for the community while we’re at it? Think about all that renewable energy potential on the campus, and the learning opportunities this brings for faculty and students alike.

we’re at it? Think about all that renewable energy potential on the campus, and the learning opportunities this brings for faculty and students alike. A group of students led the charge to installing solar panels in 2003 in Fed Hall, why is the university administration not doing more to install more projects on the rest of campus? Increased student involvement in campus planning and curricular development may be a process that isn’t easy for some university staff at first, but could add much to the campus, possibly even preventing laser-filled logos. With the right forms on engagement and process, intelligent UW students could help

tees where students can help guide the type of learning that will be relevant for the next generation, and that will allow UW’s research and classes to not harm, but greatly enhance the community, here and abroad. An institutional commitment to sustainability would also mean starting off with a campus-wide committee that brings good sustainability ideas to completion. Such a committee would be enhanced by a membership in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), an organization that shares good practices and allows for cross-sector dialogue. Universities like WLU and Western are already

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Getting a big D+ on an evaluation isn’t something most students want to see. Trust us that you get the same feeling as an engaged alumni hearing your alma mater got the same score on sustainability matters by a respected organization like the Sustainable Endowments Institute. But what if we say it’s a wake-up call? UW still has potential to achieve a great comprehensive score in the future, and more importantly, to transform itself into an institution that makes a positive impact on society, while maintaining a low footprint on the planet. But sustainability as an institutional priority hasn’t made it up on the list of the president and key administrators. A sustainability projects committee co-led by students where we each worked with administrators to form and re-form hasn’t seemed to spawn significant results either. WLU is starting their transformation by hiring a sustainability co-ordinator this year. UW doesn’t even have someone to respond to the sustainability surveys that lead to publicized ratings. The waste management co-ordinator position who was responsible for many of the grass-roots environmental initiatives across the campus has now been missing for years. Allow us to share a few big ideas that the UW community could take to move ahead. In 2006 when Ontario first said it would start paying to produce renewable energy, the university president told Imprint that UW would research the feasibility of solar panels covering all rooftops. Now that the province’s payment for solar has doubled through North America’s first Feed-In Tariff program to 80.2 cents / kWh for solar photovoltaic projects less than 10 kW, maybe it’s time for another

With some of these ideas, a few from other alumni, faculties and the continuous efforts of the UW Sustainability Project, Waterloo’s administration could usher some change and feel good about itself, and a better grade on the next mid-term. Darcy Higgins 2007 Alumni Former FEDS Vice-President, Internal Sandy Yuen, 2004 Alumni Founder, UW Sustainability Project

Opinion

Imprint, Friday, November 13, 2009

Right SEED, wrong soil eaboyeji@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

UW recently launched the School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development, but is this great cause for joy?

n the last week, I witnessed, with the greatest pride, the launch of the School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development. As an international student from a very promising but still struggling developing country, our $23 million commitment to enabling sustainable development as demonstrated in the launch of this school could not be more uplifting. Undoubtedly, with a school like this, Waterloo would breed a different class of Warriors. Then, in a brief moment of respite amidst my selfish celebration, I thought about mates of mine studying in Nigeria’s public universities who are just returning to school for the fall term thanks to country wide strikes by faculty and staff of Universities that had been in effect since June this year. For many of these students, although environment and development challenges are facts of their daily life, they could never understand the issues as well as $23 million would train foreigners whose appreciable moral tug is their only real interest in development. All of a sudden, I began to wonder to myself; who needed an

innovative school like this even more? Is it a group of Canadians for whom the most plausible contribution to development in countries like mine is as aid workers, ivory tower authorities researching development or well informed donors in whatever capacity? Or is it locals from these countries, who, whatever their station in life, have an active interest in seeing the land of their birth through from the brinks of poverty and underdevelopment’s horrors? The honest answer to these questions turned my short-lived joy on its head. Very sadly, in all the fuss about development, the poor themselves—the only set of people who can realistically make a difference—are often left out of the discussion. In our haste to debate their circumstances (and make millions doing so), we forget too easily that we are talking over their heads. On the rare occasion that some of the conversation manages to trickle down to them, it is only to gain insight that is useful to improving preconceived solutions to their problems—or disproving ideas we are not comfortable with. For some strange reason, we

believe that the poor need not understand dependency theory and globalization; somehow, econometrics and the international trade theory would be too complex for their fragile brains; even the most basic principles of entrepreneurship that are the preserve of any random selection of eighth graders in Ontario are out of the reach of their less privileged counterparts in developing countries. Of course the hapless excuse for this paternalistic approach to development is that the poor, pre-occupied as they are with their miserly existence, lack the education to understand the complex issues that have informed their misfortune. But then the question proponents of this view ignore is the simpler one; if the poor cannot help themselves, who will? The West? Most people who took the time to attend the student organized international development roundtable with political party representatives on Monday, can attest to how much of an intellectual disaster that was: a dozen questions unrelated to the subject of discourse were asked; a dozen answers unrelated to the sub-

ject of discourse asked were given. The end result of what was intended to be a reasoned policy discourse was a tally of political zingers. Since it is this crowd that is representative of many a western nation’s policy making environment, should we be surprised that nothing good ever comes from western governments’ Nazareth of development errors? Even the citizens of developed countries who are admittedly more competent in pushing change than their governments, have serious limits to what they can accomplish before fatigue should set in. Sometimes, I wonder to myself, how much more can they possibly do? I mean, save; donating to free the children, loaning money to Kiva, buying only expensive fair trade products, volunteering in Africa and wearing every kind of protest wares available, what more can one do to water the wilderness of want all over the world? Even I, passionate about international development as I am, would weary under such pressure. Clearly, there are limits to how much we can expect from the kind hearted citizens of the west. On the other hand, think of the boundless potential locals

empowered with knowledge about development, entrepreneurship and environmental issues hold. With locals that understand the intricacies of public expenditure, we can expect a far better civil service. With business people that understand the basic principles of entrepreneurship and respect for the environment, the next Wal-Mart could be an environmentally responsible African brand. With environmental scientists, the global south can reverse the damaging climatic trends that are already creeping up on them. In the end, there should be no doubt that real development can only result from a heartfelt conversation with the bottom billion about what they need to know and how the international community can help. But, in a conversation replete with $30 texts (which works out today to N 4535 in my local currency) the poor could never afford, or thousand dollar speaker fees or research projects that would eclipse half the operating budget of many an African university, can we help them know better so they can do better? That’s a question a $23 million SEED, on the right soil, can answer.

Severe anonymous disease nbest@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

love a good debate or discussion. It’s when people think that writing lies or insults is appropriate because they sign all of their comments off with “Anonymous.” I haven’t really been attacked or insulted (mostly because I don’t think anyone reads this to begin with), but I have noticed the treatment of my peers and friends through internet postings. I have seen confident people turn to mush after someone makes an anonymous post that aims to hurt them. Not only are these SAD people cowards, it just shows that they know that these beliefs they choose to convey under the pseudonym “anonymous” are baseless and pointless. If they are saying what they truly feel when they write “Anonymous” after a post, then I consider these people to be selfish and fake. Many people I know have stopped visiting omguw. com, because they felt that peoples’ comments were too racist (or that it was never updated). Some people disagree with postsecret.com, because it’s too personal and depressing. And as for fmylife.com, people just think that most of the comments are entirely fabricated to begin with. Before you know it, the thing that drew people in and captivated their minds is long gone, and everything turns into the internet version of the Jerry Springer show. SAD people are ruining everything, and it’s all because they don’t

know how to speak their mind in a fair and honest way that involves leaving their name. If you are familiar with omguw.com, then you have probably read comments from a person named “Jas.” While getting attacked by many people, and saying things that I don’t

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a problem when anonymous people start attacking others personally. Many times on omguw.com you will find people, groups, and services named specifically by anonymous people. Sure, complaining about bad service at a restaurant is a common complaint,

all be the same person, or 10 different people. Therefore, only an idiot would take the word of a SAD person’s post over someone who is willing to leave his or her name. The best part of all about these SAD people, is that they are ignorant

Many SAD people use irrelevant, minute details to make a huge problem, but most of the time they are exaggerated or false.

necessarily agree with, I think that Jas is pretty brave to post his name behind everything he says. If it’s controversial, his name is still there even if it means he will have to argue his way out of a barrage of anonymous attacks. As long as people reply with anonymous insults, Jas will always win. Don’t get me wrong: I do think this world needs a way to anonymously speak about certain things. For example, if you were to criticize your employer publicly, odds are you won’t have a job for much longer. Sometimes the only outlets for communication are anonymous ones. I like that people can speak truths to the masses because of anonymous postings, but I have

but criticizing the staff based on their physical appearance is just cruel and unnecessary. Some SAD people have no boundaries to the hurtful things they say. It makes me wonder what has gone so terribly wrong in their own life that causes them to thrive off the insults to others. I remember reading an omguw.com post that belittled a valedictorian for one of the graduating classes last term. Not only were these posts rude and hurtful, they really had no foundation. Many SAD people use irrelevant, minute details to make a huge problem, but most of the time they are exaggerated or false. It’s hard to even distinguish between, because 10 anonymous posts in a row could

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lthough I usually write about romantic relationships, this week I feel the need to talk about something more interpersonal. Actually, I should call it impersonal, because the people I am about to talk about really don’t have a personal touch. If you have discovered omguw.com, postsecret. com or fmylife.com and liked what you saw, this article is for you. Remember the feeling of “I can’t believe this exists! It’s so amazing!”? I’m sure that feeling is long gone now. When you first jumped on the wagon, m,m.,l;pinuhyoyou liked how catchy and intriguing a feed of anonymous posts could be. These posts were addictive and sometimes scandalous, sometimes depressing, and sometimes just weird. However, the idea that people can log onto a website and write whatever they feel — with no repercussions afterwards — is all too tempting for a few. Before you know it, many of these people develop what I like to call “Severe Anonymous Disease” or otherwise people called “SAD.” Some SAD people really enjoy saying hurtful and untrue things to others when a controversial post is made. Because I write in for Imprint, I am automatically putting myself up for scrutiny every time I write something. That’s fine, because I

of the fact that some of their posts aren’t actually anonymous. There are many ways to track and find out who people are, and it’s all with the help of something called an IP address. Unless you are using a device to hide your IP address, site moderators can see where you wrote your comment from. If that’s not enough, someone who uses the same computer as you can check the history and see exactly what posts you have read or wrote. If someone wants to find out who wrote a post badly enough, they will find out. All they need is a friend who is great with computers (pretty standard here at UW) and a list of IP addresses from potential SADists.

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Imprint, Friday, November 13, 2009

Letters On November 11, 1918, World War I came to an end. The destruction and devastation was halted. As a Canadian, I am proud to wear my red poppy the week of this historic date, because I am proud of the soldiers who gave their lives for this country. I am also proud of my grandfather, who served in this war. I wear my poppy for him. I am most of all, proud to be Canadian, where we give our fallen soldiers the remembrance they deserve. However, I was shocked and appalled at the lack of remembrance on November 11 at the University of Waterloo. The poppies pinned to people’s jackets were few and far between on campus. Some may say “why bother? I don’t need a poppy Re: Last week’s letter on Orientation week I am writing to address the letter to the editor in the November 6tissue concerning Orientation week, and someone not being chosen as FOC. As a member of 2009 FOC, I think that I have the appropriate knowledge to weigh in. The writer is concerned that a friend was not chosen for an interview because of their academic standing. FOC requires that you have at least a “good” standing in your most recent term on campus. This is absolutely not too much to ask for. When searching for a member of the Federation Orientation Committee, yes, aspects such as “acceptances, enthusiasm, dedication, empathy, and passion” are key factors. However, this position is one for student

to remember.” But the poppy is more than a flower pinned to your collar. It is a symbol. To me, it is a symbol of strength, pride and unity. It represents

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memories. The problem here lies not only with the students here, but with the professors and administrators. All over Canada, at 11:00a.m., we have a moment

happened. There was no moment of silence in their classes or in the library. Some professors may object that they did call for a moment in their classes.

As a Canadian, I am proud to wear my red poppy

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Re: Remembrance Day

that day that people come together all over Canada, where we join hearts and reflect. A poppy is not expensive, and if someone cannot part with a few quarters I am disgusted with their lack of patriotism. Frankly, not wearing a poppy is an insult to our soldier’s

of silence to honour those who fought in the war. We pause our day for two short minutes and reflect. We give them two minutes, because they gave us their lives. I have spoken with a number of students here who informed me that wherever they were at 11a.m., nothing

leaders. Student comes first. Asking for someone to have good status is not too much to ask for, and in fact I am glad that it is a requirement. For those that have not been a FOC member before, it is a huge time ommitment (think 600+ hours before Orientation Week begins), and it is almost certain that your grades will suffer as a result of your dedication to the position. In the Spring term I only took on four classes, and my average still dropped. To be a FOC, you must be an enrolled student, and I think it is safe to say that if you have difficulty maintaining a good academic standing before taking on the role, that it will be nearly impossible once you are in the middle of it. The year that you are FOC, Orientation is central to everything you do, and everything else (including school) must take a back seat.

There has to be that buffer of an already removal from your program). In terms is also not an excuse for low grades. All acceptable level of academic achieve- of the applicant being denied a meeting applicants with a reasonable chance of ment, or you risk irreparable damages to argue their case, how can one argue being hired are extensively involved, to your academics.Academic status is against this? You either meet the criteria and those that are hired know how to also a way for the hiring committee or you don’t. End of discussion. Now, balance this involvement and school. As to determine how well applicants are in particularly mitigating circumstances proud as I am of the accomplishments able to balance responsibilities. When (deaths in the family in the previous of FOC 2009, and the Orientation Week you are receiving 200+ emails requir- term, extreme and prolonged sickness, we pulled off, I am confident that the ing response per day, still have to book etc), I have found most OA (Orientation future of Orientation is in good hands a foam machine, are currently on the Advisor)’s to be reasonable people that and will continue to get better each year. phone in negotiation with a sponsor, a phone call or an email to may open and your leader database just crashed, new doors. Having said that, I would Luke Burke there is little time to be worrying about expect that the student have evidence 3A legal studies and business co-op dropping from “satisfactory” to “pro- of this being a one term slip, and that Arts Federation Orientation Commit2009 bationary status” (at least “good” to their previous academic achievements 40Crk_Imprint_Oct09_fin:Imprint - Waterloo - 6.125x8.3125 b&w 29/09/09 1:57 PMtee Page 1 “satisfactory” doesn’t carry a risk of were exemplary. Extensive involvement

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But it is hocking that there was not one held in every single classroom in this university. It should be mandatory, but the point is that the professors should want to call a moment of silence. To take a minute out of their teaching time to honour our fallen soldiers and veter-

ans cannot be that much of a burden. And truthfully, if it is a burden, then I am ashamed that these people hold a place of high esteem and influence in a Canadian university. Remembrance Day is not a trivial holiday, it is a time to remember, to reflect and to be thankful that the people of our country gave their lives so that we could be safe and have freedom. If our generation is not reminded of this day by those generations that came before us, who is to say that in time this holiday will not be regarded as important anymore? Wear a poppy. Fall silent at 11am. Do not disrespect your country and its history. “Lest we forget.” Shannon Tigert 1A honours arts

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Campus Bulletin UPCOMING November 7 - December 20, 2009 Homer Watson House & Gallery proudly presents the 2009 End of Season Exhibition – 6 to 8 p.m. at 1754 Old Mill Road. Visit http://www. homerwatson.on.ca/ for more info. Saturday, November 14, 2009 Take a moment to say thank you – government funding covers about a third of the cost and the rest comes from faculty, staff and alumni. Promotional efforts leading up to the event helped students across campus realize the positive impact of donor support. Want your chance to say thank you? Lunch and prizes being organized. Have questions? Contact uwthankyou@gmail. com. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 “Tell No One” presented by CECS & International Education Week at Princess Cinema, 46 King Street, W., Waterloo at 6:30 p.m. Ticket sales begin at 5:30 p.m. at $2 plus one canned food item with UW I.D. or $5 for non UW attendees. Thursday, November 19, 2009 MyWaterlooIdea is hosting a launch event with speakers Cheryl Rose and Diana Denton at the SLC Great Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit myidea. uwaterloo.ca for more info. WATSA presents University Life 101 at V1 Great Hall between 5 to 7 p.m. Are you struggling with managing your time between school and friends? Picking courses? Well come out and check this session out!

Friday, November 20, 2009 “Out in the Cold” – raising awareness about homelessness from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in the SLC courtyard. For details visit www.outinthecold.ca. “Collapse Time Predictions of Multi-Storey Buildings Exposed to Intense Fires or an Act of Terrorism” presented by UW students in engineering and science, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Carl Pollock Hall, room 3607. For info mhizadi@ engmail.uwaterloo.ca or azuberi@uwaterloo.ca. November 24 - 25, 2009 The 6th Annual Canadian Country Christmas, featuring Sean Hogan, Julian Austin, Jamie Warren and more – 7 p.m. at the Princess Cinema. Check out www.wpl.ca for more info and tickets. December 1 - 9, 2009 ACCKWA’s Online Charity Auction – On eBay.ca, search acckwa for great items! WestJet flight, art, hotel stays and more. All proceeds go to support and education programming for HIV in Waterloo Region. For more info, call 519570-3687, ext 313. Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Application deadline for B.S.W. (Bachelor of Social Work) - full-time fall 2010. For more info www.renison.uwaterloo.ca/social-work/prospective-students/applying/apply.shtml.

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VOLUNTEERING Shadow needed to be paired with international students for winter 2010. Show them around, help them resolve cultural conflict and make their stay in Waterloo more enjoyable. Make great friends and learn new things. Please apply at www.iso.uwaterloo.ca. Volunteer with a child at their school and help improve their self-esteem and confidence. One to three hours a week commitment. Call Canadian Mental Health at 519-744-7645, ext 229. City of Waterloo has volunteer opportunities. For info call 519-888-6478 or www.waterloo.ca/ volunteer. The Distress Centre needs volunteers to provide confidential, supportive listening on our crisis and distress lines. Complete training provided. Call 519-744-7645, ext 300. Volunteer Action Centre, 519-742-8610 / volunteer@volunteerkw.ca, for all your volunteering needs! Deliver or befriend through Community Support Connections. Deliver meals, drive seniors to appointments or visit one for a few hours each week. Contact Kate Lavender at 519-7728787 or katel@communitysupportconnections. org. Hey Hot Stuff! Volunteering at Imprint is fun, easy, helps you meet people and boosts resumes and grad school applications. All welcome, regardless of experience. volunteer@imprint. uwaterloo.ca. Volunteers needed – The English Tutor program is in constant need of volunters to tutor international students. Volunteering is an essential prt of student life at UW. Apply online at www. iso.uwaterloo.ca. Speak Laos? Volunteer visitor required for a woman with Alzheimer’s Disease who speaks Laos. Two hours per week. Training/support provided by Alzheimer Society. Jill jmercier@alzheimerkw. com. Resume builder.

CAREER SERVICES WORKSHOPS Sign up for these workshops at www.careerservices.uwaterloo.ca. All workshops are held in the William M. Tatham Centre for Co-operative Education and Career Services. Tuesday, November 17 – Exploring Your Personality Type Part 1 – 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1112; Part 2 – November 24, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., TC 1112. Note: There is a materials charge of $10 prior to the first session. Success on the Job – 3:30 to 5 p.m., TC 1208. Wednesday, November 18 – Business Etiquette and Professionalism – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., TC 1208. Wednesday, November 25 – Career Interest Assessment – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1112. Note: There is a materials charge of $10 prior to the session. Thursday, November 26 – Getting a U.S. Work Permit – 4:30 to 6 p.m., TC 1208. Workshop Registration Required Modules at cdm.uwaterloo.ca – if you have completed any of these modules in the Career Development eManual or Co-Fundamentals (PD1, COOP 101, Co-op Fundamentals for Engineering or Co-op

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WPIRG EVENTS Saturday, November 21 – “Rowed Trip: A Journey from Scotland to Syria by Oar” at Humanities Theatre, Hagey Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets available at Adventure Guide or Humanities Theatre Box Office. Join best selling authors Colin Angus and Julie Angus for their latest film show, Rowed Trip.

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UW Recreation Committee events are open to all employees of the University of Waterloo. Register by emailing UWRC@uwaterloo.ca. UW Book Club meetings – November 18 – “So Brave, Young and Handsome” by Leif Engler ; December 16 – “Child 44” by Tom Rob Smith. Details www.uwrc.uwaterloo.ca. Monday, November 16: “Poinsettias and Door Wreaths Ordering Deadline,” order forms at UWRC@uwaterloo.ca. Thursday, November 19: “Entertaining Like a Caterer,” 12 noon, HH 334. Monday, November 23: “Humour in the Workplace,” 12 noon, DC 1302. Tuesday, November 24: “Feng Shui Discussion,” 12 noon, MC 5136. St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse – last call to order discounted tickets to the Robin Hood Pantomime. Would you like to assist with the planning of UWRC events for 2010?? Email UWRC@admmail.uwaterloo.ca with your interest. Exchange Board – looking to rent, buy or sell? UWRC.uwaterloo.ca/exchange_board. More info email Margaret at mulbrick@uwaterloo. ca. Lots of discounts available for UW employees – CN Tower, Ontario place, Empire Theatre, Galaxy Theatre, Kitchener Auditorium, Princess Cinema, VIA rail and more ... email Shirley at schatten@uwaterloo.ca.

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Fighting against poverty Sarah Al-Hage Reporter

aul Polak was introduced as a “passionate and motivated individual” by Larry A. Swatuk, associate professor and director for the international development program at the November 5 lecture in MacKirdy hall, located at Saint Paul’s United College. Paul Polak is the founder of Colorado-based non-profit International Development Enterprises (IDE). For the past 25 years he has worked with thousands of farmers in countries such as Bangladesh, India, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Nepal, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe, to help design and produce low cost, income generating products that have already moved 17 million people out of poverty. Polak’s aptness to react with innovative formulas such as the treadle pump ($8) and small farm drip-irrigation systems ($3) helped IDE increase poor farmers’ net income by $288 million annually. Polak actually worked in the field of psychiatry for 23 years before creating IDE. During the lecture, Polak spoke about how important it is to not only go and visit families to witness their lifestyle and culture, but to also listen with your whole body. “You don’t start by teaching them, you start by learning from them.” When Polak practised psychiatry, to better understand the environments influencing his patients, he would visit their homes and workplaces. After beginning his trips overseas, he was inspired to use the same skills he had mastered while working with patients. Polak spent time “walking with farmers through their one-acre farms and enjoying a cup of tea with their families, sitting on a stool in front of their thatched-roof mud-and-wattle homes.” Polak has been helping many dollar-a-day farmers double and triple their income for the past 28 years. Polak began his adventure by consulting Gerald Dyck, who had just graduated from college and had an arduous summer job, to visit Somalia with him based on his interest in international development. Their main accomplished projects during their trip were windmills, mud bricks, basic plastic extrusion, and donkey carts. When they realized that their work had an extremely positive impact on the society around them, they began visiting Denver and Ottawa with proposals to receive a grant from the United Nations. After three months of canvassing, they finally obtained a grant and Polak was able to continue on his path to create IDE with 450 staff in 9 developing countries. Dyck mentioned encouragingly that having a “stubborn desire to do what it takes to help the poor has really affected [him]… [one] can really make a difference.” Since its establishment, IDE has received many other grants, including a $14 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2006. Polak began his presentation by showing a slideshow of a couple dozen photographs he had taken over the past 25 years. “You will learn if you go with an open mind and with an interest of new opportunities. These are the kinds of people I’ve been learning from,” he said. The more close-up and personal visits he encountered, the more breakthrough ideas he would come up with. There are over 1.1 billion people living on less than 1 U.S. dollar a day, and over 2.3 billion living on 2 U.S. dollars a day. Thanks to Polak’s new drip irrigation system, farmers can make two to three times more money during an off-season. Normally, farmers would not even be able to farm during that period of time. Polak displayed one of his drip irrigation systems at the lecture, and explained to the audience that it is designed to expand like a Lego set. With the treadle pump, one can irrigate half an acre in a dry season without flooding. IDE has now reached over 3.7 million families. One of Polak’s biggest obstacles is village marketing, especially in Bangladesh. Half of the people are illiterate and the country has no mass advertising. One of the more popular kinds of advertisement are troubadour groups that sing about a product all over town, but even this method is not very effective. Polak once created a 90-minute Bollywood movie with the top male and top female actresses of Bangladesh to perform in it. During screenings, 3-5 thousand people would come to see the movie and about a million people per year would end up seeing it. The purpose of the film was the intermission – during intermission, Polak would advertise the treadle pump and allow people to try it out. The continuation of the movie would also include the product somewhere within the plot line, to emphasize its effectiveness. This technique became the most design affective rural marketing program. At the end of the lecture, Polak presented a three-minute video on his goals for water contamination solution in India. In India, floods spread fecal water; contaminating everything and polluting the wells. As a result, countless diseases transpire and spread from these unfavourable conditions. The video showed that there are practical solutions to unsafe drinking water in India. There are several hundred thousand little shops scattered all over India that sell miscellaneous things, and Polak wants to incorporate 1000-litre cement tanks of water in each and every one of them that will be treated with chlorine and will be sold in smaller quantities for 4 cents per day. An IDE worker will test the water for arsenic and fluoride, then they will add a quarter litre of chlorine to the 1,000 litres of water. The chlorine will be made from salt and electrochlorinators. Running salt through an electric current creates chlorine, then chlorine oxidizes bacteria and kills them. With this method, IDE can treat 80,000 litres/day. “All it takes is one person with a dream,” said Polak to finish off his informative and inspiring lecture. He remained in MacKirdy Hall after the lecture to sign books. He was selling his newest book, “Out of Poverty — What Works When Traditional Approaches Fail” for $25. The book is about the other 90 per cent of the world’s population that he sees as entrepreneurs.

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Why Asia matters Simone Toma features assistant

country’s success or failure is strongly based on the allies that it has made. On November 6, Dr. Carin Holroyd presented a lecture which focused on reasons why Asia matters. She discussed the importance of Canada establishing a relationship with Asia. According to Holroyd, many Canadian citizens don’t stress the importance of establishing and further developing connections with Asia. She also noted that Asia is viewed as a “mysterious” place by most individuals in the West. Currently, Holroyd is a political

science assistant professor at the University of Waterloo, although she has taught students at other universities in Canada, New Zealand, and Japan. Holroyd’s other experiences include working as a senior research analyst with the Asia-Pacific Foundation and as the co-president of the Japan Studies Association of Canada. Holroyd is heavily involved in matters regarding the relationship between Canada and Asia. She has had a lot of experience travelling in Asia, while learning and discovering new components in Asia and adjusting to the changes that have occurred over time. Holroyd’s lecture strongly em-

phasized Asia as being a complex place. Reasons include more than half of the world’s population living there, the importance of education with regards to programs such as engineering and science, and the economic growth that has occurred throughout the years. As a result, many countries are influenced by learning from Asia’s failures and successes. Holroyd said that, “If Canada is to prosper then Canada has to increase connections with Asia.” Governmental institutions in Asia are typically referred to as “developmental state models,” which help to predict possible outcomes that may arise in different

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New Asia, confident Asia. One that’s creative and powerful. — Dr. Carin Holroyd

continents. This is because of the large population of citizens that are densely packed throughout Asia. With a large population, there is a sense of trial-and-error whenever a new policy needs to be developed or altered. If a policy works well somehwere in Asia, then other nations attempt to follow suit. However, if the country isn’t successful then other nations avoid repeating the same mistake — something that is evident in Asia’s failures that have lead to corruption. Demographics

Governmental institutions in Asia must consider demographics when developing a new policy or making changes to previous policies. The three major concerns revolve around densely populated regions, consequences involving China’s one child policy, and the large gap between young citizens and the elderly. There are also concerns that revolve around the surplus of individuals that are densely spread throughout Asia. According to Holroyd, 75 per cent of the Asian population is taking up 25 per cent of land mass in any given area. This not only leads to over-populated cities, but also increases pollution and deforestation while establishing more space for citizens. Regarding China’s one child policy, China initially implemented the policy in order to help reduce the birth rate. However, the population is continuing to grow at approximately 12 to 13 million individuals per year. Most of these individuals are males. In fact, Holroyd stated that the male to female ratio is 120:100. As a result, the family dynamics have also drastically changed. Some men remain single for most of their lives, while others raise children as part of single parent families. The one child policy has also decreased the amount of extended family members that an individual may have, and the way that family members are capable of taking care of each other. Parents may either spoil the child and pressure them into being successful “little emperors,” or neglect many of the child’s needs. There is a surplus of young population in Cambodia and Laos with over 40 per cent of individuals currently younger than 14 years of age. This can be compared to Japan’s aging population which will consist of approximately 25 per cent of individuals over 65 years of age by 2020. In order to help deal with the increased gaps between ages, rates for health care, pensions, and retirement have increased. Furthermore, technological advances are moving forward with therapeutic robots.

Technology and education

Asia’s technology continues to progress at a rate much faster than North America’s. These technological advances may inspire North America to improve products or to build alliances with Asia in order to increase access to products such as motherboards, WLAN, LCD, monitors, and robotics. This increase of products has been a result of a major global shift. Initially, Asia placed a strong emphasis on manufacturing heavy products, however, recently there has been a more intricate focus on design, innovation, science, and technology. To support these changes, many research parks have been developed that are similar to Waterloo’s Research in Motion (RIM) Park. However, the major difference is the size of the parks. One park in Beijing contains 12,000 company offices and ours ranks nothing close to that in number. The only expectations are for the science and technology shift to continue to increase, with $35 billion spent annually on science and technology related investments. One of the reasons why Asia advances much more rapidly in areas such as technology and science may be related to the emphasis on education. Youth and adolescents are taught from early on that science and mathematics are a very important part of life. For one thing, their curricula are much more advanced than the ones in Ontario. The science and mathematics curricula that students in Ontario are taught in high school are what students in Asia are taught in elementary school. Advanced curricula help more than 25 million students in Asia prepare for an academic career in university. Prospective university students in Asia typically stay in their own nations, or study in a nation nearby because of financial reasons such as economic success. Another reason is because North American students are lacking in the science and mathematics fields compared to universities in Asia. Ready for movement?

It is vital that Canada takes action and strives to strike alliance with Asia if we want a prosperous future. But, there is some preparation that is required. Firstly, as a nation, we need to educate ourselves more about the successes attributed to Asia. Secondly, we need to take action in political engagement by making the first move. And, lastly, we need to develop a long term strategic plan with Asia. stoma@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Lest we forget Katie Southon, Michelle Goodridge, and Steven Jennings reporters

emembrance Day is not a day of mourning, but rather a day of celebration. It is more than poppies, soldiers, and white crosses planted row on row. November is a time we celebrate those who have fought and supported war efforts. Take a walk through the Kitchener-Waterloo area and you will see how Remembrance Day and honouring those who served and protected our community have impacted the community on a grand scale. During the Second World War, a division of the Canadian Army centered its strategic training in Kitchener. Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) cadets were sent to Vermillion, Alberta, or Kitchener, Ontario for basic training. Remnants of the training facilities can be seen behind the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Furthermore, the entire Royal Women’s Naval Service trained at the Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Conestoga in Cambridge. The reform school that held this training academy has since been destroyed. The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium represents another way in which veterans impacted the community. Prior to 1938, the auditorium was smaller and located on the corner of Charles and King St, in Kitchener. After the Second World War, the community wished to

honour the veterans with the creation of the Auditorium we have today. Similar stories of Memorial Auditoriums across Canada exist and provide communities access to recreation and leisure that did not exist prior to the Second World War. After the soldiers returned home from the war, building projects sprang up all over Canada to create housing to accommodate them. One of these housing projects can be seen today, just a short walking distance from the University. The Veteran’s Green Project started out as housing for servicemen and their families in the 1940s and 1950s. Today, it has been revamped and turned into student housing just across from Laurier. Even the creation of the University of Waterloo came as a result of the veterans and especially their children. The “baby-boom” generation of children quickly outgrew the institutions that had been in place prior to the Second World War. This led to the creation of additional high schools (prior to 1950 Kitchener Collegiate Institute was the only high school in Kitchener) and even our beloved University of Waterloo in 1957. The veterans have had a dramatic impact on the Kitchener-Waterloo landscape as well as across cities and towns in Canada. Next time you’re walking to class, just stop and remember that the men and women who fought for our freedom helped you get your education.

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Xiabo Liu

Shirley Lu and Luna Wei reporters

he great hall’s walls of Renison University College reverberated with the sounds of ancient Taiko drumming from Japan, harmonies of Korean percussionists, and the delicate footwork of Chinese folk dance, this past Saturday, November 7. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Renison University College played host to the 15th annual East Asian Festival where a plurality of Asian culture was on display. The evening began with high expectations from many guests who were excited for their first experience of the East Asian Festival Gala. One such individual was Dr. Glenn Cartwright, the newly elected president of Renison University College. In the reception, the Consul-Generals of Korea and Japan, both first-time attendees, were engaged in friendly conversation. When asked why

they chose to attend the event, the ConsulGenerals proudly replied that they wanted to promote the cultures of their homelands. Most in attendance looked forward to the food and show, whereas Kitchener Member of Parliament Stephen Woodworth was touched by the spirit of the evening, which genuinely reflected Renison’s trademark slogan: “One sky covers all.” The festival first began in 1994 as a celebration of the Japanese Spring Festival initiated by Keiko Belair, a professor at Renison College, and the principal of Renison at the time. It was a huge success albeit there was no committee and was, as Belair put it, “just two people running around.” Over the past 15 years, the event has evolved to include a showcase of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cultures, through the involvement of the respective communities and language schools in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Belair’s firm belief that the university should not be

an isolated entity fuelled her endeavour to enrich the cultural experience at Waterloo by reaching out to the community. It was evident the message stood strong as the audience was hushed after a brief greet by Consul-General Yamashita from Japan and the drummers from Nagata Shachu, a local taiko (Japanese drumming style) ensemble, took centre stage. With massive drums hauled onto stage, each drum reaching up to the waist of its handler, the show officially began. The guests spent the next 10 minutes in a trance with their eyes intently fixed on the powerful and fluid motions of the performers, who created an identity and heartbeat from their drums. Only after the performance was over, the audience was reminded that they had been served Japanese hors d’oeuvres to accompany the performance. After a few minutes of mingling and time to recover from the previous performance, the Deputy Consul-General Zhang of China went onstage to present Renison with a $1,000 cheque in appreciation for the university college’s contribution and promotion of East Asian Studies. She also introduced the upcoming Chinese performances as traditional Chinese hors d’oeuvres were passed around. Onstage appeared a group of ten performers clad in bright costumes in shades of azure, adorned with golden bangles and coins. As the music sounded, the group began to dance out a story of elegance and grace to a flowing harmony, reminiscent of the small rural villages scattered around China. The youthful innocence portrayed in the movements took the audience to another world. The second act consisted of Chinese martial arts displays, as members of all ages of the Taishan School of Martial Arts demonstrated their special fighting techniques while having the Kill Bill theme song as background music. After a short break, the Consul-General of Korea stepped onto the stage to present

the performers from SamulNori Canada. The music they were to play originated from customs of farmers who played such music to pray for harvest and celebrate special occasions. Once the instruments were set in place, a troop of four young men entered. During the first piece, they each played an hourglass shaped drum known as: “Jang go” in Korean. From beginning to end, the performers were deeply absorbed in the music, often closing their eyes in attempt to savour the mesmerizing rhythms. For the second piece, each of the players picked up a different instrument, including the Buk (shallow, barrel-shaped drum), the Kwang gari (small gong), the Jing (large gong), and the Jang go (hourglass shaped-drum). The mixture of instruments allowed for diversity in sound, adding new dimensions to the music. In addition, the performers constantly interacted with each other through eye contact and facial expressions, which made the performance ever more interesting to the audience. As the last echoes of drumbeats left the room, the East Asian Festival Gala came to a close. The attendees seemed to have enjoyed their night, while giving their full attention to the performances. In terms of future plans, Belair said that the East Asian Festival will grow along with the level of community support. The committee also hopes for gradual growth in terms of involving more eastern cultures in the event. The purpose of the festival, as it still stands, is to provide means for the university to be “reachable” rather than being isolated in its non-current theoretical studies. Culture is about what is happening now, not what was written in a textbook printed 20 years ago. In light of future prospects, Belair remarked, “Hope everyone enjoyed it and don’t forget to come back next year.”

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Sober is Sexy jgoodhand@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

rospects of finding an entry to write about in this week’s column were looking bleak as I struggled for a challenge to take, when I was invited to a Facebook group titled “Sober is Sexy.” Bah! Hilarious I couldn’t wait to see the stream of slurring comments and embarrassing photos to follow. I laughed, slammed back the rest of my beer, clicked ‘accept’ and then left my mind to blow in the wind for a few minutes. Was I not sexy? Scratch that, what I really thought was do I have a drinking problem? No, but I did, and unfortunately the ‘get a clue’ sign wasn’t so subtly put in front of my face. This challenge isn’t one that I took up for the week but one I’ve actually been taking since I was, wait for it, 19. As the Ben Harper song goes “Some drink to remember, some to forget, some for satisfaction and some for regret,” and with the addition of a few more this pretty much sums up my reasoning for picking up the bottle and holding on to it until I decided to put it down and see how long it would stay there. I was 18, without my high school diploma, living on my own and eating pancakes (the just add water kind) for most meals and on the eve of my nineteenth birthday, a voice from within finally came through my hand and slapped me in the face. Jenna-girl get a control on yo’ self! That was it! Well there was a little more but that was the last night I don’t remember.

But how do I feel this good, sober? Sober driver and mother-hen can get pretty tiresome but I wouldn’t trade it for remembering the great times with my friends, a solid night’s sleep, and enjoying the hours before noon. I’ll admit, giving up bread would have been easier given the life I’d been living and the friends I’d accumulated. The first few months were the hardest, but in all honesty I had a much better time experiencing the night in full capacity and not waking up to embarrassing stories and an inability to remember them all. Now I know when I go to the bar I’ve got a safe ride home, just as much money as I did when I arrived, and I look the same as I did when I left the house. The hardest thing is hearing my friends say they feel bad when they drink around me like it hurts my feelings or I’m judging them. Do I think I’m superior? Not at all. I learned that when it comes to drinking my limits abandon me, and I’m okay with that. I don’t look down on people that drink and in truth I wish I was a little more in control so I could share a friendly drink with you. It’s not always easy when you drop the ‘I don’t drink’ line to a strapping gent on the dance floor who wants to buy you one and the room quickly goes silent. Embarrassed? What for? Going to the bar is one of the healthiest things I can do for my body. Dancing like my life depends on it and hydrating it up with water, I have nothing of comparable rejuvenation. I hear

the following every time I go out, so I’m assuming some of you are thinking it right now, “but I can’t dance unless I’m drunk.” I have a secret; just because you aren’t drunk doesn’t mean people don’t think you are. Numerous times I’ve been at the bar dancing it up and people have asked me “how much I’ve had to drink” or if I “have any extra (insert drug of choice) to share.” The drink I’m drinking is on special for free all night and I’m high on life if you want to join me. As someone who has seen her fair share of drunk dancing the only thing I notice changes from additional drinks is the room you take up and the ability to include bystanders as your bumpers. Think you have a drinking problem? Just as there are secondhand effects from smoking, not knowing your limits with alcohol can be damaging to others as well. I’m sure we’ve all had that friend who gets way out of control, and before you know it you yourself are put in risky situations that threaten your health, security, or criminal record. Not only can you be a hazard to someone else but listening to you repeat yourself with stories and demands that make no sense is time consuming. And who hasn’t been the victim or witnessed someone else being insulted or humiliated by someone who’s mouth gets a little too loose after a couple. If your friends are becoming less supportive of picking you up something at the LCBO on the weekends or you get a

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School for Environment, Enterprise and Development

Sarah Al-Hage reporter

Environment first: the Dean’s perspective

he dean of the faculty of environment Deep Saini attended the opening and played a big part in making the new School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) a reality. It is his dream for it to be a success. He said that the new school will address affairs regarding the environment and the ever-expanding need to full understand it. There are two very specific areas of concern in the world – how does one do business in a way that is both compatible with a sustainable state of the environment and with the way that we use our resources, and that can still lead to successful and profitable business? Over the past nine years of developing the environment and business program, faculty of environment staff has found increasing interest in what their graduates have to offer. They knew that they had to create an identity for those students to be housed in. Since a school of environment and business no longer captured all the things that they wanted to offer, a team of staff collectively came up with the idea of a new and improved school. The environment and business program, the international development program, and the local economic development masters program have a fair degree of overlap among them in terms of ideas, expertise needed to teach the courses, and the kind of students that would obtain those degrees. They combined the three programs together and came up with a unique new program. Since urban planning, international development, and environment and resource studies all already have very strong environmental affiliations, the upgraded environment and business school, SEED, will follow this same pattern. Deep Saini, the dean of the faculty of environment said that, “it is development from an environmental perspective. It is on purpose that we put the word environment first. Everything flows from our ethos of protecting the environment, and that applies to anything that goes into that school.” At this scale, there is nothing like this program anywhere else in the world. “It’s just so topical,” said Saini. It really targets the problem of managing our lives in an environmentally challenged world. SEED has already received more than $23 million in donations. It will be growing for the next three to four years, at which point they expect to have about 800 students. “Time will tell if we succeed, but we are determined to succeed,” said Saini.

Kenzie Reid

Sarah Al-Hage

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cademic faculties aren’t the way that you once expected them to be. They aren’t just some general faculty without any motivation. They are much more advanced and innovated. At least, that’s the way that it is here, at the University of Waterloo. On Friday, November 6, the Faculty of Environment officially launched the School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development. The launch was celebrated with a symposium titled “Business Not As Usual” at Feds Hall, featuring panel discussions and talks on the subject of environmental business practice. The School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development, or SEED, takes three Waterloo programs under its umbrella: Environment and Business, International Development, and the Master’s degree in Local Economic Development. Two new Master’s degrees are being developed that will also be part of SEED. David Johnston, the university president, praised SEED and other new interdisciplinary programs in the opening remarks of the symposium, characterizing them as “yet another example” of “the University of Waterloo’s innovative spirit”. The most notable speaker of the day was the opening plenary speaker, the Hon. Tony Clement, Minister of Industry. Clement was first elected to the House of Commons in 2006, and now serves as the Conservative MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka. In addition to being the Minister of Industry, he is also the Minister for FedNor, a government agency concerned with the development of Northern Ontario. Clement’s talk was mainly concerned with the marriage of environment and business. He emphasized that financial and environmental concerns can be complementary. In light of globalization, he stated, programs like SEED “make such good sense”, as the world moves away from environmentally harmful business practices. Rather than viewing green practices as detrimental to business, Clement was enthusiastic about the positive change they can create. He invoked the need to transform industry, by recalibrating it toward a “green supply chain”, where sustainability is practised at all levels of production. He praised SEED as a “long-term investment” in both a better-educated generation of environmental leaders, and a better Canadian economy. By producing world-class innovation in Canada, he said, SEED graduates will bolster the Canadian economy and provide leadership that is able to balance Canada’s economic and environmental concerns. After Clement’s speech, Deep Saini, the dean of the faculty of environment, thanked individuals that had given gifts to the faculty to help develop SEED. The value of the gifts given to SEED was in excess of $23 million. Companies such as GE Energy, Oracle, and Safe Software each made substantial gifts of software, while the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation gave $200,000 towards establishing a forthcoming Master’s program in development practice. Zerofootprint contributed over $1 million towards the construction of a lab to measure the carbon footprint of the University of Waterloo.

Local versus global debate at SEED launch

Sarah Al-Hage

rying to discuss the difference between local and global business can set a discussion on fire due to its very complex background. Everyone has their own specific opinion and idea on the topic. The new School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) was marked by a day-long symposium including two debates, the second of which followed the idea of local versus global business. The event took place on November 6, 2009 in Fed Hall. The second debate at 11:30 a.m. was moderated by Larry Swatuk, a professor and director at the University of Waterloo from the international development program. Panelists included Thomas Homer-Dixon, Pat Horgan, Jim McArdle and Paul Polak. The topic of discussion was “Local versus Global.” Swatuk began the debate by explaining that carbon is the problem and the obsession, which is ultimately tied to oil. He posed the question, how do we deal with this issue responsibly as a country in relation to other countries? And, what is actually local? His statements were sure to start a fire in the minds of the panelists, and when they began to state their opinions this became clear. Thomas Homer-Dixon, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) chair of Global Systems in the Balsillie School of International Affairs, began by stating that the distinction between local and global is in some sense a false dichotomy, since they are quite interrelated. He also mentioned that there are two factors that have an enormous effect on energy prices: climate change and the cost of conventional oil. One day, he sees his children strictly buying things locally. He finished by saying that “monumental change is coming. These changes will create a very exciting time and education is the perfect place for innovation.” Pat Horgan, vice-president of manufacturing, development and operators, IBM Canada Ltd, focused on making decisions and acting upon them. He posed the questions, what can be localized without massive social disruptions? And, what are the key points to make a difference and get involved? He encouraged the audience to ask companies to participate since the Earth is a very complex planet and not just only one person can solve its problems. He concluded by saying that all these questions and their answers will reflect the great interdisciplinary education that SEED students will acquire.Jim McArdle, senior vice-president of legal services and secretary of Export Development Canada, had more of a pessimistic yet realistic point of view. “Is oil going to make us feel like we have to find alternatives?” He said, “The answer is no – people will continue to find the cheapest way.” He also said that local trade will not sustain Canada’s economy.Finally,Paul Polak, the founder of International Development Enterprises (IDE), was an important and unique panelist, since he brought forth the international development side of the issue. Polak has worked in developing countries for the past 25 years to help residents obtain cheap and efficient ways of maintaining agriculture and doubling or even tripling their income. He is currently working on a clean water project in India. He says that the global recession is triggered by a large extent from working and competing to serve 10 per cent of the population. Overconsumption is obscene and contributes highly to carbon emissions. In his opinion, the way of dealing with these issues productively for the preservation of our planet is based on the 90 per cent of people that we usually do not take into account. All five panelists then debated amongst each other on the subject of local versus global. A lot of interesting points were brought up, and even several mutual agreements between two opposing panelists occurred. Mark Seasons, associate professor and associate dean of the faculty of environment at UW, said after the debate that, “the main thing is how do you actually get people to act upon this. People need to take this seriously.” There was a lot of controversy in the debate and it eventually became very heated. The drive for each panelist to get their word out resulted in a climax near the end of the debate, when Swatuk had to cut them off due to time. However, a lot of valuable and interesting information was discussed by the panelists and retained by the listeners. The different opinions and questions that were brought up give a good glimpse into what the new school will discover and learn. Students will learn to cope with these issues, and learn how to get people to take issues seriously in a solid, environmentally based framework.

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Dr. Stuart L. Smith speaks at SEED launch

r. Stuart L. Smith gave the closing plenary at 1 p.m. at the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development’s (SEED) launch in Fed Hall. Smith was the former chair of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy, from 1995 to 2002. Smith was introduced by Blair Feltmate, the director of Sustainability Practice for SEED. Smith has an interdisciplinary background. His history of work also includes chairman of several advanced technology business, leader of Ontario Liberal Party, and professor. SEED is the new school of environment and business, starting off with 500 environment and business students. Since faculty of environment staff have found increasing interest in what their graduates have to offer, they decided to do something about it. The idea is to create a new school that will capture all the new things that the faculty of environment would like to offer, including an extremely strong focus on the environment. The program is a combination of environment business, international development, and local economic development. Smith began his speech with “It’s a happy day and I’m happy to be here.” He spoke about the problems SEED might run into along the way, including issues regarding the fact that the program is interdisciplinary, and regarding the economy. He said that SEED must design career development pathways for education. He also said that the threat must be clear, and that they should be keen on knowing what sustainable development really is. He continued to say that “in order to get public support for change, then you need to make sure that the point you’re supporting will directly affect the supporter,” because people are “all for it until it costs [them] money.” He said that he feels like Canadians have done very well, however there is certainly room for improvements. If humans could get the public to focus on health they would not allow cost to become an issue. Instead they are spending a tremendous amount of effort and time getting public co-operation on solid waste issues such as the blue box and the plastic bags at the grocery store. Smith said that these are not serious threats to our survival or to our wellbeing. Instead they are virtually without meaning and they are simply there to make people feel good, and like they are doing something about the environment. Compared to issues such as climate change, water pollution and air pollution, “it’s a joke.” On the other hand, what humans should be focusing on, in his opinion, is developing policies and encouraging technological efforts regarding the presence of drugs and hormone disrupting chemicals in drinking water, concentrates of smog components in air, and the harmful levels of pathogens in certain ingredients in food. Smith spoke about the epidemic conditions such as asthma, ADHD, and autism, and stressed that they may have nothing to do with the environment, but that “we should be doing the exhaustive research to find out if it does or if it doesn’t.” He told the audience that they have to realize how hard it is to get energy competency all over the world, and that everyone has to do their part. Emissions are far less expensive in the compact densely housed population of Europe, than with the sprawling lavishly housed and automobile dependency population of America. Beyond mitigation, people must get serious about how they can adapt to the climate change that is now happening and will continue to happen since adaptation is a crucially important area. Smith suggests that this is the place that SEED should be focused. Even in countries where the problem is not to mitigate, they promise to mitigate only if people help them with adaptation. Smith closed by saying, “The creation of SEED is an important step for Canada and the world. The uniquely qualified personnel who will graduate from this faculty will be of tremendous help to Canada and to the world.”

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Photos by Michael Chung Design by Dinh Nguyen

Top left and right: Sea to sky were first to perform, setting the audience up for an energy filled night. Bottom Left: Circadian Rhythm covers Lady GaGa’s “Just dance.” Bottom right: The crowd is hypnotized by the talent. Felicia Rahaman reporter

tarlight hosted UW Sustainable Technology Education Project’s (STEP) Green Starlight Night 2009 this past Tuesday, November 10. The 8:00 p.m. start time marked the merging of environment lovers, music enthusiasts, and fun fanatics for a not-to-be forgotten night on the dance floor. The event sported performances by Sea to Sky, Circadian Rhythm, Punchalice, and DJ Furious George. Founded in 2002, STEP is a subgroup of the larger University of Waterloo Sustainability Project (UWSP). It is a student team, pioneering the education of sustainability in higher education institutions. Their mission is to educate students and the general public about sustainable design and technologies through the demonstration of projects managed, designed, and built by students.

STEP’s social director, Drew Gertz certainly kept their mandate in mind while hosting Green Starlight Night 2009. His hopes for the night were, “to inform students and the community about the presence of STEP, raise money towards our various projects, promote great local bands, and of course bring people together for a great night of fun.” True to the cause, the night was a flawless integration of purpose and entertainment. The atmosphere throughout the night (and into the morning) was one of heavy bass and light hearted fun. Sea to Sky started the night off, and generated a positive buzz from its audience which carried over to the next performance by Circadian Rhythm. The five piece rock band that met while attending UW started with the classic Guns ‘N’ Roses song, “Sweet Child O’Mine.” They followed up with one of their originals,

“Hard to Hate You” and brought out another crowd pleaser, Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance.” Punchalice, a “Po-Modern Alt-Geek” rock band two years into their career was the perfect finish to the night’s lineup. Their high energy show stirred the crowd into a frenzy. Punchalice’s “The Bottom Line” was a hit with the crowd, as was their version of MIA’s “Paper Planes.” Their insane energy level and interaction with the crowd made them a favourite of the night. They were even able to elicit mass participate in a "best bad dancer" dance-off, a highlight of the evening. DJ Furious George finished off the night by spinning out some old school beats which kept everyone on the dance floor till the early hours of the morning. Not to be outdone by all the musical talent, STEP brought out of their past projects, a human powered bike generator, onto the dance floor and pedaled

out a striking light show. At the moment STEP is engaged in a variety of such projects which include the Photovoltaic Solar Demonstration, and the Solar Thermal Demonstration. The Photovoltaic Solar Demonstration is based on an initiative from 2004. In January 2004, STEP successfully installed the first ever student designed solar array in Canada. The purpose of the demonstration is to help educate students and the public on the performance of this solar panel array. STEP is currently installing equipment that will measure the power generated from the solar panels and display the readings on the internet and on a LED sign in front of the equipment. The Solar Thermal Demonstration plans to install 15 Solcan solar thermals panels for heating water on top of the UW student residence,

Village 1. With this project STEP would like to demonstrate the versatility of solar energy, and its commercial and residential uses. Once installation is complete, performance can then be monitored, and the results posted for the general public to view. The success of Green Starlight Night 2009 has prompted STEP to host another one in the winter term, so if you missed out this time here’s another chance to participate in the festivities. To generate funds for their aforementioned projects STEP hosts a variety of social events throughout the year. Upcoming events include free tours to an Earthship (a sustainable architecture home) on November 15th, and the R4 fashion show in Toronto on November 20th. If you would like further information on STEP or any of their events feel free to contact Drew Gertz at dpgertz@uwaterloo.ca.

STEP on the dance floor

Imprint, Friday, November 13, 2009

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Reenacting an imperfect world Omri Arbiv reporter

iolence, bribery and hypocrisy are the centre of this season’s UW drama production, as it takes on Nikolai Gogol’s comic masterpiece, The Government Inspector. The Government Inspector depicts the workings of a small town in 19th century Russia, an era in which the czar reigned supreme. An office clerk is mistaken for a hidden government inspector by the mayor of a small town and is subsequently led to experience the town and see its inner working. The play is quite different than the typical fall play in UW— it`s usually Shakespeare. Yet I was quite glad to be introduced to something new, something that was radically different from anything I’ve ever experienced. This change in the drama department’s tradition was not only refreshing but is also clearly welcomed by the audience. The all-UW cast did not disappoint in making Gogol’s century old ideas of hypocrisy come to life. The cast was relatively small considering the amount of characters needed on stage, so many actors had to take on more than one role. I was a bit skeptical over how this would be done effectively, without the actors jeopardizing their roles. To my surprise, the actors displayed no difficulty in quickly switching back and forth between up to three characters, and I was so entranced within the play that I was barely able to discernthis. Special praise is due to all actors— especially Reid Vanier, who played Khlyestakov, the office clerk mistaken for the government inspector. Vanier not only was able to bring Khlyestakov on stage, but also made him realistic

in various accounts. Khlyestakov lies, cheats and accepts all bribery, yet Vanier humanized the character, and helped the audience relate to him, and understand his motives. Though Vanier stood out in his role, many of the actors displayed a great amount of emotion. This play in its own is not an easy one to stage. Aside from the obvious culture difference between Canada today to 19th century Russia, the play is a farce, meaning it uses a great number of acts of buffoonery and crude characterization to create humour. This is a difficult style of theatre to portray, as it is extinct outside the theatrical world. To help stage such a play, UW featured guest director Jim Warren—a highly praised actor and director from Toronto. Using his wealth of experience, Warren helped perfect the smallest elements of the play, which came together to deliver realism within the production. The smallest movements and addresses to the audience become not only effective to the plot, but also to its humour. Together with the lighting and design they elaborately allow switching seamlessly from one setting to the other. Different atmospheres, moods, emotions and tones were represented with a simple yet effective change of lights. I thoroughly enjoyed this production and really had no complaints. But the play is more than just a lot of good acting and good directing. This comedy of errors shows much of the hypocrisies that still exist in our society today. While the play might seem on paper like it is miles away from any relation to any of UW’s staff and students, it’s far from it. The imperfections in Gogol’s world are still a big part of our society today.

Top: UW actors Reid Vanier and Rachel Barna shares an emotional kiss. Bottom: From left to right, Reid Vanier and Chai Lavie are involved in bribery in their roles in The Government Inspector. Photo courtesy Andy Allen Dave Metcalfe respectively

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Drum Circle — The Button Factory — ($2) — 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Intensive Care — Boathouse — 9 p.m. Behind the Milk With DJ Charless — Starlight — 10 p.m. Discoteria DJ 88 — Jane Bond — 9 p.m.

Saturday nov 14, 2009 Spencer Teeter — Molly Blooms — 10 p.m. Intensive Care — Jimmy Jazz — 9 p.m. Forgotten Under Common Knowledge — The Lcancaster Tavern Immaculate Machine & The Racoon Wedding — 130 King Trepid House — ($5) Global Warming — Starlight — 10 p.m. Tanya Philipovich & Guitarbomb — Boathouse

Sunday nov 15, 2009 Geoff Moore — Lakeside Church — 9 a.m. Trio Bravo — KW Music Room — ($10) — 8 p.m. Miss Angel & The Homewreckers — Boathouse — 3 p.m.

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How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman — Bricker Academic Room 201, WLU — 7 p.m. Painter’s Open Studio — The Button Factory — ($2) — 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesday Nov 18, 2009 Juana Zayas — KW Music Room — ($15) — 8 p.m. DJ Gold Soundz — Jane Bond Al Carter Gang — Boathouse

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Saturday nov 14, 2009

• Mary and Max (PG), 7:00 p.m.

Drag Night & Dance — Bomber — 8 p.m.

Friday Nov 13, 2009 • Alisa’s Birthday (PG), 7:00 p.m. • First Squad: The Moment of Truth (A),

Book Signing of Erik Marken & Jeff Harmsen — Coles @ Conestoga Mall — 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Spencer Teeter — Red Brick Cafe — 8 p.m. Alisha Mann — Blue Dog Coffee Roaster — 8 p.m. King Roller — Boathouse Mark Whilms CD Release — The Registry DJ88 — Starlight — 10 p.m.

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Saturday Nov 14, 2009

Writer’s Circle — The Button Factory — ($2).

• Fedot the Hunter (PG),12:30p.m. • Laughter & Grief by the White Sea (PG), 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday nov 17, 2009

•The Little Tiger on the Sun flower (PG)

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Thursday Nov 19, 2009 Crush Luther — Maxwell’s Music House — 8 p.m.

Waterloo Festival for animated cinema @The Gig Theatre

Monday nov 16, 2009

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• Brendan and the Secret of Kells (PG) , 4:00 p.m.

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• Immigrants (AA) 7:00 p.m. • Rebuild of Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not)

Sunday Nov 15, 2009

Advance (AA) 9:00 p.m.

Robin Hood — St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse — ($38)

• Panic in the Village (R) 11:30 pm

Sunday Nov 15, 2009 • The Cat Who Walked By Herself (PG)

Improv Workshop — The Button Factory — 4 p.m.

2:30p.m. • The Elephant and the Pug (PG) 2:30 p.m.

2 Pianos and 4 Hands — St. Jacob’s Schoolhouse Theatre — ($38)

• The Stolen Sun (PG) 2:30 p.m.

Messengers of the Stars — The Registry — ($15) — 3:30 p.m.

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• The Lost Letter (PG) 2:30 p.m. • Musashi: the Dream of the Last Samurai

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Music Reviews

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For anybody who has ever listened to Kristina Train sing, it’s undeniable that she has a great voice. A cross between Norah Jones and Diana Krall Train gives us an album

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that had great potential, but didn’t do as great as I’d hoped. At first listen, I thought Train was going to be a favourite. With the first track sounding very much like something that would come from a Norah Jones album, I was pretty optimistic about the rest of the album. The more I listened however, the more disappointed I got, and the more I realized she isn’t like Norah Jones at all. Jones has variations in musical styles and tempos while this album features only a monotone mix of ballads with a pop edge, each offering nothing different from the other. The only track to offer anything new was “Call in the Maker”. It started off with a much more upbeat tempo than the other songs and looked to be a good pop song, for the first two bars. After that, the music went back to the same

old formula used for the rest of the album. Though the album itself was monotonous, each song on its own was not bad. The vocals were strong, the lyrics were deep, meaningful and accessible and the arrangements were solid. They all spoke of love, life and pain — they were written for an audience to relate to. And, though not entirely written by her, this album does show that she has promise as a budding artist. Offering deep meaningful lyrics with strong vocals, this could have been the formula to a great breakout album, unfortunately Train didn’t use it properly. Hopefully in the future she will figure out how to combine her strong powerful voice with different musical styles and more variety in her arrangement.

Never being one for indie anything, I was a bit hesitant when I started listening to Mo Beauty by Alec Ounsworth, the front man from Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. For his debut album, Ounsworth did not experiment much, staying with the same indie rock music that you would hear if you listened to his band’s albums. One almost asks why he bothered making this album in the first place. With the exception of “What Fun,” all the music from Mo Beauty are quite similar. Starting off with a slow musical beat then inserting his own vocals into the rhythm, Ounsworth does not change the formula for his music and it does work out nicely.

One of the songs that really stuck out to me was “South Philadelphia”, bringing back some thoughts of rock music with Ounsworth’s own vocal styles in play. His mixture of near folk-like style music and the indie rock feel helps to bring out the music on this album. While I’m still not convinced of indie music, this album is worth checking out. There are ten tracks total if you pick up the store versions of Mo Beauty, however, on iTunes there are three bonus tracks. Either way, it’s worth a listen.

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Orange, that listeners could be forgiven for thinking they’d found the “Isle of Misfit Grunge.” While it is unfair to compare a newborn band to the grunge superstars Nirvana, the moody lyrics and occasionally inaudible voice of lead singer Vincent Fournier, make it an all too easy analogy. For many people, this comparison will be either a very good or an equally bad thing. Every song in Agent Orange seems plagued by a design mantra to keep each of them within only one theme. There are many tempo and mood changes throughout the entirety of the album but these are always between songs and not within them. Mostly you’ll be hearing simple, yet driving guitar,

with some more nuanced rifts and acoustic thrown in. Unfortunately, the album has a weak start with two of it least attractive tracks coming at the very beginning in the form "Coming Around" and "T.V.On Static." The highlight tracks come out later, with Come Again, Roulette, and All Along giving good voice to what this band actually seems capable of. Two of these songs are also the only acoustics listed and this is definitely the sound this band should focus on. Other notable songs on the list include Another and Deep End. Look into these guys if you’ve worn out your Nirvana and still listen to grunge on occasion.

pictures would have a deep and emotive voice? The lyrics, all written by Wood, are emotional and display true knowledge of the topics. It is as if he has lived through every one of those situations. Obviously, this man is talented and deserves to succeed in the music industry. Those boyish good looks provide a moment of shock once “Ride On” starts. With his rough and tough voice, one would never imagine that not only the voice but that the lyrics would be coming from such an innocent person. The strong rock influences present on the track show a true difference from my initial judgments. I thought he would deliver a softer sound, however after listening to this song and others like it “Empty Shell” it’s clear that this is what he’s meant to do. Then he goes and surprises you again, bringing a softer, more John Mayer-esque sound to tracks such as “Hold On” and “Broken Hearted Girl-Remix.” These tracks have a

simpler acoustic sound, while still using the drum beat to provide even more emotion. The steady, drum beat in “Hold On” provides a sense of consistency in a song where he is trying to comfort someone. “Hold on girl these are the best days of your life,” with these words, he is able to prove that the song is not only meaningful for the artist but also for the listener. The music and the voice go perfectly with the lyrics, creating an all around sense that this man really knows what he’s doing. Having written the music and the lyrics Greg Wood, is able to adapt each track to convey a specific emotion, and have the album flow from song to song almost as though he’s telling a story. Greg Wood is definitely one to look out for; he has what it takes to make an impact on Canadian music.

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his past weekend, I watched Goats Staring at Some Men... or was it A Bunch of Men Staring at Some Goats? Goats and Men Staring? Besides having an unnecessarily long and difficult to remember name, The Men Who Stare at Goats is also a lengthy movie in which a lot is spoken and nothing is said. The movie suffered the same problems that Couples Retreat did: nothing much happened and the comedy tried too hard. The Men Who Stare at Goats tries so hard to be silly that it forgets to be enjoyable. There’s not much that’s less entertaining in this world than watching the same silly, meaningless jokes stuck in a loop. The movie experience for this film can be easily likened to watching a 20-second long Failblog.org video on repeat for two hours. The Men Who Stare at

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Goats makes a few lame attempts at being quirky and fails so utterly that in the end it comes off as anything but. I mean Star Wars Jedi jokes? Come now. Oh, and a car hitting the only object in an otherwise flat landscape! How avant-garde. It seems that director Grant Heslov forgot to water the seed of talent planted in his brain, and instead cultured the weed of repetitious drivel. Writers Peter Straughan and book author Jon Ronson should be equally ashamed. Sure, the movie was meant to take place in the late 1970s, but that doesn’t mean it has to be chock full of overused jokes. This proves especially true for Star Wars jokes that have already been used by everyone who has ever made a television show or movie. This is probably the last film I’ll

ever watch with George Clooney. The man has become so unbelievably pretentious and arrogant over the years, so much so, that it has begun to seep into every single role he plays. Clooney is one of the most irritating actors still making movies. In my opinion, it would be best for everyone if he gave up and retired. Isn’t he a senior citizen yet anyway? And if this wasn’t enough, there was something about this movie that made me do something I had only ever done in a theatre once before. Maybe it was the warmth of the theatre. Maybe it was the monotonous line delivery of lead actors George Clooney and Bob Wilton. Maybe it was just that the movie was so utterly boring. At any rate, roughly 45 minutes into the movie, I fell asleep. It is important to note

that I was not tired upon entering the theatre, nor was I upon leaving. The theatre playing The Men Who Stare at Goats turned out to be an ideal sleeping space for me. I drifted in and out of consciousness for the last hour of the movie — wondering if the film was almost over on several occasions. The calm, soothing tones of a movie in which not much happens and what does happen isn’t very interesting, coupled with a silent audience proved itself as a great place for me to take a brief nap. As a whole, The Men Who Stare at Goats was one of the most overrated movies of 2009. If you enjoyed Leatherheads or for some strange reason thought Burn after Reading was hysterical, then sure, go ahead and see it. Everyone else, stay far, far away.

Book Review From Spiderwick Chronicles to just fantastic The Good Neighbors: Kith – Book Two Holly Black Graphix

have been anticipating this book for more than a year — since I read book one, Kin. To be honest I am not a huge graphic novel reader. I can count on one hand how many I have read in the last decade, but after this book, the wait for Book Three is going to seem like forever.

Graphix is the graphic novel arm of Scholastic Press, which is most famous for Jeff Smith’s Bone. This book is the second in a trilogy from Holy Black, one of the authors of the Spiderwick Chronicles. The series called The Good Neighbors began with Kin last fall and continues this year with Kith. This is an incredible graphic novel. The story that started strong and compelling in Book One, becomes even more intense in this follow up. The characters are enticing and draws the readers in — not to mention how incredible the artwork is.

This is the continuing story of Rue Silver, who thought she was a typical student. She had good friends, hung out, went to class and broke into abandoned buildings to climb and explore in them. But after finding out that her mother was a member of the faery folk, she also finds out that her grandfather Aubrey wants to take over the town. He surrounds the whole area in a spell and separate it off from the human world. Rue is torn in her loyalties — her family among the faeries or her friends and all the humans in the town. An epic battle is brewing between man and faery and Rue is stuck in the middle. This story has a very dark edge, Rue and her friends are university

students, struggling with issues of loyalty, fidelity, lust, and all the other emotions and decisions they need to make. Unfortunately they also all know about the faery world, and once you learn about something you cannot unlearn it. Her friends are drawn into this power struggle and she must decide what side she is on. Unfortunately the book ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the reader salivating and waiting for the next installment, which is due in the fall of 2010. This is a graphic novel that is very well done — with an amazing storyline and fantastic artwork. — Steven McEvoy

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Conquest of the chairs Why research chairs are important to the university Jacqueline Chan

Blockbuster offers movies on SD cards

In an attempt to fight Netflix, Blockbuster is rolling out a pilot project. This new project, now in six video stores in the U.S, offers customers the opportunity to rent videos onto SD cards. The included DRM allows users to view the movies for up to 30 days from rental date. Forty-eight hours after the rental expiry date, the DRM software will wipe out the movie. The customer can keep the SD card after the rental expires. The cost to rent the SD will be $1.99 US. Currently the SD cards will be playable on devices such as laptops and Netbooks. Currently very few TVs can play content on an SD card. The SD cards are part of Blockbuster’s move to combat both the RedBox movie kiosks and Netflix’s “Watch Instantly” feature. Blockbuster is hoping that the better quality videos on the SD cards will persuade streaming-video users to rent the cards. Blockbuster is also hoping that the SD cards will address problems with DVD rentals, namely the fact that they are easily damaged and must be returned. The kiosks will be built and operated by the NCR Corporation, in partnership with MOD Systems. Blockbuster has already used NCR equipment in its autonomous DVD rental kiosks. 3D games on Zune

Following the latest firmware update (version 4.3), the Zune HD now has the capability to play 3D games. The built in Tegra chip, now combined with the update is able to play 3D games, which have been compared to PSP games. The firmware update also offers Zune HD owners six new free 3D games. The games included are “PGR: Ferrari Edition”, “Audiosurf Tilt”, “Lucky Lanes Bowling”, “Vans Sk8 Pool Service”, “Piano” and “Checkers”. The new titles show a brief advertisement upon start-up. Reviewers have complimented the texture quality, reflections and framerate. Many reviewers have complained however that the gameplay however does not compare to PSP games. Currently there are very few third party apps available for the Zune. The company has yet to comment on whether it will open up for third party developers for the Zune. An email sent from Microsoft to the technology news site Cnet, promises new additional application for Zune HD that will include Facebook and Twitter. Windows 7 download tool removed

Amidst allegation of copyright infringement, Microsoft has halted distribution of the Windows USB/DVD tool. The aim of the tool was to give users the ability to install Windows 7 onto Netbooks. Though somewhat arcane, the utility is important because it solves a technical challenge in upgrading the operating system on Netbooks and other PCs without an optical drive. The tool, released at launch alongside Windows 7, allows users to take a downloadable copy of the operating system and create a bootable drive Rafael Rivera raised the issue, the previous week on his blog, Within Windows. Rivera alleged that Microsoft appears to use code from another tool, “ImageMaster”. The “ImageMaster” was distributed under the General Public License v2 open-source license. The GPL license allows code to be freely used by others, but maintains that any modifications made to the code have to be freely available to others in turn. Microsoft announced on November 10, that it pulled the tool to investigate the issue of improver usage of open software code. According to ZDNet blogger Mary Jo Foley, this is not the first time Microsoft has been accused of misusing a GPL code. —With files from Gizmodo, Engadget, and News Cnet. tkoshy@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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nitially developed by the Canadian government in 2000 as a permanent program, Canada Research Chairs seek to give highly qualified professionals incentives to stay within the country rather than search for opportunities elsewhere. The status of these individuals as “Chairs,” another term for “Research Professorships,” allows them access to funding for research in certain disciplines and provides them with recognition for their work. Within the broad label of Chair are two smaller categories, Tier 1 and Tier 2, and there are slight similarities between the two. Both are prestigious titles for the individuals themselves as well as for the university that has nominated them for the position. According to the Canada Research Chairs website, Tier 2 Chairs are awarded their title for being excellent emerging researchers and Tier 1 Chairs are “awarded to outstanding senior researchers who are recognized as international experts in their fields.” Another similarity is that the funding received from each of the categories is allocated to research at the nominating universities. However, the difference here is that for every Tier 1 Chair it has, the university receives $200,000 per year for seven years, comparable to the $100,000 per year for five years that it receives per Tier 2 Chair. In addition to this, the title of Tier 1

Chair is infinitely renewable while Tier 2 Chair positions are renewable only once. This means that there is more recognition given to researchers who are consistently making contributions to their field of study, which gives more experienced researchers a greater incentive to remain in the program. The number of Chairs that each university has is linked to the amount of funding provided by the three federal granting agencies to that university’s researchers. This monetary amount is calculated based on the quality of their research in comparison to that of researchers at other universities. The three granting agencies responsible for the

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of research teams or to carry out the training of these teams. This allows for more collaboration and enables the sharing of knowledge between researchers. Within this program, more than half of chairholders are conducting research in the fields of health and related life sciences technologies. The others are relatively evenly split between environmental sciences and technologies research, information and communication technologies research, and in natural resources and energy research (with 15 per cent, 14 per cent, and 8 per cent in each, respectively). The University of Waterloo currently has

The number of chairs that each university has is linked to the amount of funding provided by the three federal granting agencies to the university researchers.

allocation of the funding are the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). The breakdown of the funding allocated by each council is 20 per cent, 35 per cent, and 45 per cent respectively. The agency funding provides the opportunity for Chairs to research ideas in a variety of disciplines, to work as members

54 Chairs: 23 of which are Tier 1 and 31 who are Tier 2. There are currently 1,833 Chairs gathered at 70 universities within Canada, which is a large increase from the 164 who started in this program in 2001, and the expectation is that the number of active Chairs will continue to expand in future years. jchan@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

From horse DNA to newborns Nagma Zerin staff reporter

Disclosure from horse DNA

New research published on Thursday, November 5, in the journal Science, may help breed healthier, stronger and most importantly faster horses. The study led by scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard University, has finally decoded the genome of a domestic horse - a sequencing that shows surprising similarities with the human genome. Twilight, an adult female horse was the DNA donor for the genome project. After analyzing through capillary DNA sequencing technique, the horse genome was computed to be about 2.7 billion letters or nucleotides long, slightly larger than the genome of a domestic dog, and smaller than the genomes of both humans and cows. The major purpose behind sequencing the horse genome was to figure out more information about our own genome as well as the evolution in domestication of horses. As humans and horses share more than 90 similar hereditary diseases, identifying the genetic culprits in horses may have some applications to human health as well. It has already opened a sanguine path for scientists allowing development of tests for some equine genetic disorders and has proposed some promising hypothesis to the horse racing industry. So far, the genomes of the platypus, mouse, rat, chimpanzee, rhesus macaque and, of course, humans have been deciphered. Evolution of synthetic biology

The International Genetically Engineered

Machine (iGEM) competition is an annual contest of collaborating undergraduate students from around the world to develop the most novel and unique ideas in the field of synthetic biology incorporated within genetic engineering. The iGEM competition facilitates this by providing a library of standardized parts to students, more generally known as Biobricks, challenging them to design and construct genetic machines with them. All of the parts created by the teams are then

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Wermke of the University of Wurzburg, Germany, along with her colleagues, found that the newborn babies cry using regional intonations copied from their mothers. The discovery suggests that babies are eavesdropping on their parent’s conversations while still in the womb and are picking up their accents. Past studies have shown that babies can recognize tunes and voices they hear in the womb. However, this is the first study to suggest that they are capable of mimicking

Dr, Wermke`s team believes the seeds to language are originated in the cries of newborn babies.

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housed at the Registry of Standard Biological Parts, which has been evolving rapidly to meet the needs of the programs. This year a team of students from the University of Cambridge won first place by modifying an E. coli bacterial strain, which was bright enough to discern with the naked eyes. This was considered as a major accomplishment for the iGEM as it advocates itself to be a trainer in the next generation of potential synthetic biologists. The fundamental objective of synthetic biology is to standardize all the instruments used in genetic engineering to improve development in the experiments. This can lead to manipulating a specific genetic structure that produces a particular chemical or confers resistance a specific drug.

speech patterns. The scientists digitally recorded the cries of 30 French and 30 German hungry babies and used computer software to analyze the results. The French baby cries tended to start low and then rise in pitch while in contrast, the German baby cries tended to start high and then drop in pitch. Dr. Wermke said the patterns mirrored the intonations of French and German speakers. This German research has thrown a challenge to the long held views about how babies learn to speak. Most linguists believe that the building blocks of language appear around the third month, when babies begin babbling and making distinctive sounds. But Dr. Wermke’s team believes the seeds to language are originated in the cries of newborn babies.

Copycat newborn babies

— with files from BBC News, MSN Technology, and ABC News

An astonishing new study published in the journal Current Biology, led by Dr. Kathleen

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Agassi’s electric vehicle plan

’ve recently been watching a lot of the TED videos online. If you’ve never heard of TED (which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design), I strongly suggest you head over to www.ted.com and start watching some videos. Some of the most inspiring speeches and performances ever made are on that website. One of the speeches that has really made me smile was by Shai Agassi, the founder and CEO of Better Place, an electric vehicle services provider. This is the company that is really pushing hard to get countries and companies on board for the mass adoption of electric cars. This talk at TED gave insight into how he plans to make this happen. The biggest challenge faced by the electric car movement is price. They just aren’t affordable for the average consumer — let alone students such as ourselves. For electric cars to gain

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the upper hand against oil companies, they need to be affordable and convenient. No one wants to charge their car after every hour of driving. How do we solve this? To bring down the cost of the car, Agassi says: separate the battery and the car. Just like how you don’t get all the gas you’ll ever need with a new car today. Second, create a network before the cars are implemented. This network needs two components: charging in all parking locations and range extension. Most driving is done through commuting to work and back, or to the store and back. So if you could plug your car in everywhere you were parked, you wouldn’t need to interrupt that commute with a trip to a gas station. Then there’s the long trips. Without making the battery too heavy or expensive, you’re looking at about 120 miles (or 193 km) in a battery. To extend the

range, create battery swapping stations. These would be the replacement to gas stations. Like a car wash, you stop in, and within two minutes a machine takes the battery out and puts in a new one so that you’re back on the road. With these two components in place, we would actually be stopping at these swap stations less than we stop for gas now per year. Agassi said it would even be part of the contract; if you swap more than 50 times a year, they pay you for the inconvenience. So how about these now separate batteries? An extra cost, right? Unlike gas, which burns itself out, a battery consumes itself over and over for about 2000 cycles. Like a gas tank, you’d have the battery bay and instead of gas, the battery. Which is cheaper? The battery. It’s called electric miles, and in 2010 it will be about 8 cents per mile. Unlike gas,

batteries follow Moore’s Law, which means by 2020, it’ll be 2 cents a mile. Oil can’t compete with that. Unlike now, where car improvements are the central idea, Agassi wants to look at the entire infrastructure. Make cars like cell phones, where you pay by the mile and some money will go to the car maker, some back to you. The cars will also be cheaper than cars are now with this model. They can also match cars with windmills. In Denmark they aim to power all cars from windmill generated energy. There have been arguments lately about the amount of space projects such as solar farms take up, yet companies and even governments waste no time in lobbying to open up the Arctic or any other patch of land for oil mining, whether a conservation area or not. Agassi isn’t alone in his endeavour for an oil free world. Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault and Nissan, is already putting $1.5 billion into building nine different types of cars under this model. In the first year, they will manufacture 100,000 cars. At this pace, we’re looking at about 10 million electric cars by 2016. If we got rid of fossil fuel dependent cars,

that’s 25 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions gone from the vehicles alone. Matched with renewable energy sources for powering the charging stations and everything else in the world, it’s all gone. No more need for seeding clouds or the ocean to suck up greenhouse gases, they will become irrelevant. While to many people, the mainstream electric vehicle is still a dream, with people like Shai Agassi around we’ll wake up to it as a reality much sooner than we think. Agassi was talking to Bobby Kennedy Jr. recently and said to him: “One of the reasons [John F. Kennedy] was remembered is because he said we’re going to send a man to the moon and we’ll do it by the end of the decade. We didn’t say we’re going to send a man 20 per cent to the moon and there will be about a 20 per cent chance we’ll recover him.” This is the kind of thinking we need from our leaders today. This is not something we can sit around and continuously look at pros and cons for. We already know what they are and the rest is just filibuster. As Agassi also stated: “... if we don’t [change now], we will lose our economy, right after we’d lost our morality.”

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Don’t blame Cinderella

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emember this childhood rhyme?: What are little boys made of? What are little boys made of? Frogs and snails, And puppy-dogs’ tails; That’s what little boys are made of. What are little girls made of? What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice, And all that’s nice; That’s what little girls are made of. Childhood chimes like these have been culturally engrained in Westernized child rearing, providing Disney a solid income for 70-odd years. Notice how sugar and spice (girls) are used to complete an object, like a cake, while boys cause an incomplete entity (a tail removed from a puppy). I don’t need to explain how the Disney rinse-and-repeat plot of females requiring rescue/assistance/ company of a male to attain absolution of happiness can communicate gender archetypes. All I’m saying is: Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, Pocahontas. Try naming a Disney production where the genders are complimentary to one another in reaching a common goal in a non-dependent manner The male and female characters featured in common fairytales portray gender differences effectively, but these tales were not invented by Disney, and gender archetypes are not Disney’s fault. Cinderella, for example, was recorded by the Greek historian Strabo in the first

century BC, except the protagonist’s name was different and the glass slipper was a sandal. This demonstrates that childhood fairytales and rhymes have been considered a developmental rite of passage cross-culturally for centuries. But what effect does the message carried have on its young audience? On November 3, 2009 The Toronto Star published an article featuring the research of Shonkoff and Phillips, stating that nature only contributes the platform for gendered behaviour, while nurture is what creates the divide between typically “male” and “female” traits. The article says, “20 per cent of a person’s outcome in life is the result of innate brain capacity…80 per cent is based on what happens after birth.” These findings are the result of a cultivation of hundreds of other studies, which Shonkoff and Phillips took to the U.S. National Research Council. The implications of these results are infinite. From the way schools are taught, to the types of careers typically held by a specific gender, there is an alternative way to looking at the social structure of a society. Schonkoff and Phillips’ research can disprove the stereotype of women innately “taking care” while men “take charge.” With their research, Shonkoff and Phillips can effectively displace a woman out of her “place in the kitchen”. What does this have to do with fairytales? A whole lot, when you think

about it. If the cultural, social, and economic environment that makes up the nurture portion of rearing a child has as strong an effect on the brain as Shonkoff and Phillips suggest, then childhood tales can serve as textbooks. As a result, developing males can identify problem-solving and physical strength as the true sign of maleness while women may adapt to embody womanhood in social subservience and benign character. In an advanced social society like Canada, this sentence should cause alarm. And it does, as it demonstrates the fogginess of gender, something that generally causes social discomfort even in liberal societies. When taking the motivations men and women have for sex into consideration, the tangents of brain development and storyline archetypes come to fruition. In a study completed by Cindy Meston and David Buss of the University of Austin, fifty-three per cent of men said they would have sex without kissing first, while a mere fifteen per cent of women found this scenario acceptable. In the book, “Why Women Have Sex,” Meston and Buss list 237 separate motivations behind women having sex. Among the popular reasons are: for physical pleasure, out of duty, to mate-guard, and to attain desired material items. According to another study published in The Sunday Times, women

sometimes stay in relationships for financial stability — and for the sake of better orgasms. The Chinese Health and Family Life Survey targeted 5,000 people across China in a sexual gratification study for women, finding that “increasing partner income had a highly positive effect on women’s self-reported frequency of orgasm”. Surprisingly, money beats physical symmetry and attractiveness in making the strongest correlation between its presence and stronger orgasms in females. This research does not reinforce the “gold-digger”stereotype of women, as it would appear at first glance. Instead, it shows how the social dowry of financial vulnerability for women has been passed down across time — reinforced by everything from schooling limitations, to the financial glass ceiling, to non-governmentally-funded daycare. It’s not illogical how this historical pattern could cause a woman to assess a partner as a two-for-one package of romantic partner and economic insurance policy. What of men then? Meston and Buss found that 61 per cent of nonsingle Russian men and only 41 per cent of Japanese men are in love. In contrast, 73 per cent of Russian and 63 per cent of Japanese non-single women are in love. Consequently, 12 per cent of Russian women and 22 per cent of Japanese women should

Email me at alomako@ imprint.uwaterloo.ca if you have any questions about the whereabouts or behaviour of your junk, or to respond to this article. not be counting their chickens before they’re hatched. Is this because men are not as attuned to their emotions as women? Or is it the likelihood of continuous access to sexual gratification from one’s partner that keeps loveless relationships going? Unfortunately, there is a lot less research completed on males and their motivations behind sex. Meston and Buss mention in their research that sexual arousal is “more complicated for women than for men,” having multiple contributing factors and facets. Is this informational gap the result of desensitization of males by cultural means, or are men as complex as women, but conditioned not to verbalize emotions to avoid stigmatic labels? The answer is no longer relevant. What is more important is to understand that gender is an unnatural construction, because to deny this fact is to live up to socially constructed constraints; to be a woman is not encompassed in emotion, and physicality does not circumference the identity of a male. Once a person is free of the cuckhold of gender, it is only then that social equality can begin.

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Women’s volleyball starts a sizzling season with a six game win streak

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Middle blocker Laura Ledas (#7) makes Queens pay with a kill (successful spike). Ledas had nine points and seven blocks in the

Warriors third period rally enough for the win Waterloo 3, RMC 1 JJ Maxwell staff reporter

he women’s volleyball team improved their record to 6–0 this past weekend, with wins over RMC and Queen’s here at home. Playing Friday night the girls handily defeated RMC by a score of three games to one, and Saturday defeated Queen’s in an exciting five set game.

Despite the wins and the undefeated record, the Warriors were unable to crack the CIS top 10. RMC arrived in Waterloo short benched, with only eight players. The Warriors looked somewhat complacent, by starting the game with most of their starters on the bench and playing their reserve’s. This came back to haunt Waterloo as they dropped a close first set 28–26. Although they were hoping to rest the veteran players for the

Saturday game against Queen’s, Waterloo quickly changed strategies and put some of the starters back in for the second set. It made an immediate difference. Waterloo then dominated the next three sets. The second set was won 25–20, the third was a blow out with Waterloo taking it 25–3, and the fourth set was won 25–20 again. The girls seemed to come together and found a nice rhythm over the course of the game.

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Impressive Warrior performances were put up by outside hitter Joanna Meltzer, who led the offence with nine kills. Outside hitter co-captain Bojana Josipovic and middle blocker Laura Ledas each had eight kills. Ledas also had five digs, two blocks, and seven block assists. Finally, setters Stephanie Ebreo and Kayla Ng showed they were in firm control of the ball as both had 17 assists each. See Warriors Women’s, page 33

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Friday November 13 Men’s Basketball vs Queen’s at 6pm on the War Court (PAC)

Saturday November 14 Men’s Hockey vs McGill at 7:30pm in the Columbia Barn (CIF)

Sunday November 15 Women’s Volleyball at Laurier at 1pm at the Athletic Complex (Laurier) Men’s Volleyball at Laurier at 3pm at the Athletic Complex (Laurier)

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The NFL: not for long

don’t know about you, but I want every NFL season to be the opposite of a marriage proposal. I want it to be unpredictable, to come from nowhere. I want supposed experts to looks stupid when their predictions turn out horrible. I want fans that thought their team had no shot, be transformed into believers. In short, I want chaos and with midseason officially here, chaos is what I’m receiving. The surprises have been abundant. Take a look at the Denver Broncos whose new head coach, Josh McDaniels, ran superstar quarterback Jay Cutler out of town then started a feud with top-five receiver Brandon Marshall. Bronco fans lost their minds, experts condemned the team and Josh McDaniels’ head was sought after, preferably mounted on a wooden spike. But what happened? The Broncos churned out a 6-2 start and are seen as a definite playoff

team. McDaniels went from goat to genius quicker than Zac Efron does his hair. In the NFL, more than any other sports, perception often times is very different from reality. The Green Bay Packers were some people’s NFC champion, while most of the others seemed to think Chicago would end up on top. Both teams are 4-4 and I would bet a six-pack of beer that neither makes the playoffs. (Let it be noted that anyone willing to partake in this-please get in touch) But now that we’re halfway, we can look at the results and get a pretty clear sense of what’s to come. I despise Peyton Manning for many reasons; he’s not consistent in the playoffs, he’s always had ridiculous load talent on the offensive line that made him look good and he will literally endorse anything. But with that being said, Peyton looks unstoppable right now and therefore the Colts have to be considered a top

contender. The Colts are the best team in the AFC, no questions asked at this point, but when the dust clears, I can’t help but see the Patriots and Steelers being better teams in the playoffs. I think Brady is returning to the Super Bowl. The Patriots are my AFC pick. As for the NFC, the clear favorite is New Orleans. Consider the Saints remaining games and you’ll quickly realize: A) they play in a dome or in warm weather, which suits them, seven of their remaining eight games, B) they play the Bucs twice, the Redskins and Panthers once, and have only two even remotely frightening games in the Patriots and Cowboys and C) because of their soft end to the season, will most likely end up at least 13-3 and probably 14-2, meaning they will have home field advantage throughout the playoffs. And this matters how? It matters because the Superdome is one of the few stadiums in the NFL that carries a significant home field advantage—add in the fact that the Saints potent offense is nearly impossible to stop when on turf and that’s a recipe for a sweep through to the championship. I can only see the Vikings having a shot at beating them and I have my doubts whether 40-year-old Brett Favre’s body can hold up for a full season, which means the Saints are my pick to represent the NFC in the Superbowl. I realize picking the Saints is like saying John Mayer has an STD, it’s not exactly reaching, but it makes the most sense. With that being said, the most beautiful thing about the NFL is that we’re a hot team away from being all wrong. Look at the Arizona Cardinals last year—could anyone have predicted that Larry Fitzgerald would turn into Jerry Rice version 2.0 and that Kurt Warner, who started dying his grey hair last year, wouldn’t just eliminate the grey, but eliminate five years from

his life. Yeah, I highly doubt it. That’s why the NFL is great. You just never know for sure! Who knows, maybe the raiders will win eight in a row and make the playoffs? Whoa now, calm down there, chief—everyone but Richard Seymour, apparently, knows the Raiders won’t make the playoffs!

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he University of Waterloo swim team has competed in five events so far, and the season has been going well. Coming up this weekend they will have the biggest meet of their season so far. “This weekend will be the biggest test of the fall,” coach Jeff Slater told Imprint. “We will have a good feel for where we are, coming out of this weekend.” The women’s team has been hugely improved for this season. The past two years the women have gained solid swimmers who push the veterans to compete harder. On the other hand, the men graduated their three top swimmers but have still managed to remain competitive. Last year the Warriors had an incredible run with Olympian swimmer Keith Beavers. At the CIS championships, he captured gold in the 200 IM while setting a CIS record. He even set school records in each of his six swims. The men’s swim team had an great season as they won relay event and set 14 records last year. The remaining men form a good squad and will be looking to fill the void that Beavers leaves behind. Although they will not be able to swim as strong, the younger swimmers will be looking to climb the standings and score points in the individual standings to balance the points that Beavers used to bring in. The men’s team has been lead by second year Wesley Greig, who won four events at Sudbury two weekends ago. Greig is ocmpetitive in the breast stroke and swimming well so far this season. The team is also looking to increased contribution from rookie Evan Dzik. Dzik is a flyer who is close to breaking the CIS qualifying time. He also competed in the Manitoba Canada games and is cur-

rently swimming off fumes. With a little rest and recovery, Dzik will be pushing to qualify for Nationals this year. The women’s team has not set a school swimming record since about 2002. This year coach Slater feels they have the ability to break one, if not, two records with a talented women’s squad. The women are lead by fifth year engineer Angela McIsaac, who has placed well in numerous events this year. Rookie Bronwyn Kemp is a local girl who is swimming well. She will also be looking to join McIsaac on the podium. The girls swim in similar events such as the 200 breast stroke and are able to compete with each outside of practice. “It has been really good for them to challenge each other,” coach Slater said. “They seem to be enjoying it and are having a good time.” The team has had its ups and downs. This year so far, swine flu has struck a couple of the swimmers. The team had three swimmers unable to compete in the Laurentian meet. Luckily the team is very large and other players stepped up. “It (swine flu) didn’t hurt us at that meet but it’s been a challenge to keep players healthy and rested,” coach Slater said. “It did hurt us from a leadership standpoint. One of the girls is a huge leader on the team.” Keeping players healthy and rested is a huge component of doing well in competitions. With the athletes practicing seven to eight times a week, losing any time to practice or recover can create a disadvantage for the team. Considering the group competing this year, all the time available to compete will be used well. The swimmers this year are a very dedicated group. “People have been really good with work and commitment. There are the best team in years from that standpoint,” coach Slater said. “These young people buy into the work and commitment and we will see some big improvement this year.” That work and commitment is important as the coach is looking to take some swimmers to Nationals. Slater would like to take a men’s and women’s relay team to Nationals this year. “It will take some skill and luck,” Slater said. “It will be a big goal of ours to take four men and four women to compete and be in the top 10 in the country.” sports@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Rubgy out of playoffs JJ Maxwell staff reporter

he Warrior men’s rugby team completed their season on Saturday October 31st on the road against the Brock Badgers in the OUA quarterfinals. One Warrior seemed inspired to win, but Rugby being the team sport it is, his efforts alone were not enough. The Badgers advanced after a 34-17 win. Rich Lebel once again did his best to try and put Waterloo ahead, but in the end his two tries, two conversion and one penalty kick was not enough. In what was one of the most gritty performances of the season, Lebel also lead the Warriors with 16 tackles, and two stolen balls during rucks. The game was characteristic of Lebel’s play all season long, who led the Warriors and was 4th in the OUA with 65 points, including five tries, 14 conversions and four penalty kicks. Unfortunately, his efforts were not enough to lift Waterloo over Brock, and the Waterloo season ended on a sour note. In the awards announced this week, Lebel (Waterloo, Ont.) was given an OUA all-star nod, along with teammates Luke Demeter (Alymer, Ont.) and Marc Sweeney (Enfield,

N.S.). Queens raked in the awards, claiming three of the four major awards the OUA gives out. MVP went to Ryan Kruyne, Rookie of the Year went to Liam Underwood and Coach of the Year was given to Peter Huigenbos. The end of the Waterloo season means no more Rugby till the snow melts and no more games until the leaves start to fall next year. Hopefully the players can prepare enough to advance a little farther, or at least win a little more, next year. jjmaxwell@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Rough weekend for Warriors men’s hockey Warriors come up short against Mustangs Goals

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he Warriors hockey team hit the road this past weekend travelling to London to battle one of their long time rivals, the University of Western Ontario Mustangs. The Warriors kept the game close and were unable to score in the third period leading to a 3-2 loss in this closely matched affair. The Warriors entered the game as the top team in the Western Conference after a great start to the regular season and with the Mustangs not far behind in the standings, you could tell once the puck dropped that the fans were in for a great game. Both teams traded chances early, until halfway through the first period when Chris Ray got the Warriors on the score-sheet and off to an early lead. However, a

Warriors drop Game 2 after another thriller at York Ryan Scott staff reporter

ame 2 of the weekend road trip took place at York University as the Warriors took on the York Lions. The Warriors took part in yet another close match-up but lost 3-1 after York scored one goal in each period. The Warriors got their chances early and looked sharp early as they wanted to make sure they did not drop back to back games on the weekend road trip. However, York net-minder David Davenport prevented the Warriors from scoring in the first period. Neither team had penalty troubles in the first period as only three were called. However, when veteran defenceman Aaron Dileo received a roughing minor, the Lions jumped on the chance and got on the board, sending the team to the dressing room up one goal. The second period was another close period as both teams continued trading chances. However, the Warriors were unable to capitalize on back to back penalties taken by the York team and this proved fatal as the Lions scored another late period goal and went up 2-0 as the second period ended. The Warriors were finally able to beat the solid goaltending of

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high sticking penalty by defenceman Luke Turcotte sent the Mustangs on a power-play in which they capitalized by scoring and quickly tied the game up at a goal a side. The Mustangs were not there and added another goal as the first period came to a close, giving them a 2-1 lead after one period of play. In the second period, the Warriors looked like a totally different team than in the first as they looked to not only tie the game up but also take control for the remainder of the game. The Warriors began to fire one puck after another at the Mustangs net-minder, destined to score. However, the goalie stood tall and turned

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away multiple scoring chances, until winger Kyle Schwende tied the game up for the Warriors late in the second period and restored momentum to the Waterloo side. The team fired a total of 16 shots in the second period and out shot the Mustangs by ten. The third period turned out to be a much closer battle than the first two, as both goaltenders were on their games and only one penalty was called. However, six minutes into the period the Mustangs scored and took a lead they would not relinquish, giving the Mustangs a 3-2 win in this hard fought game. The Warriors had nothing to be ashamed of after a solid performance by the entire team but the answer was great goaltending by the Mustang net-minder and got the weekend off and rolling. rscott@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Davenport towards the middle of the third period as captain and veteran Chris Ray scored a shorthanded goal and gave the team new life in the final period. However, York quickly answered, scoring their third goal of the game and giving them a strangle hold on the rest of the game. Both teams played hard and each goaltender had to be on top of their games as a total of sixty-three shots were taken during the game. Warrior net-minder John Zelenbaba looked especially good as he faced 17 shots in the third period alone, but York’s ability to score a goal in each period was enough for the win and gave the Warriors their second loss of the weekend ending a tough weekend for Warrior men’s hockey. This weekend the team will host back-to-back games at the CIF arena versus Eastern Conference teams as Friday the Warriors welcome the last place team in the OUA, the Concordia Stingers. Then Saturday the team welcomes the undefeated and CIS fifth ranked McGill Redmen. Waterloo fans are encouraged to come out and cheer the team onto victory as the team looks to take back control of the Western Conference. rscott@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Overtime heartbreak leads to women warrior losses Ryan Scott staff reporter

he Warriors Women’s Hockey team welcomed the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Ridgebacks and the Queens Gaels to the CIF arena this past weekend. The team played extremely hard but lost both games by one goal. The first game pitted the struggling Warriors versus the UOIT Ridgebacks. The first period set the tone for a hard matched battle as both teams fired 13 shots a piece at the opposing net-minders. The Ridgebacks got on the board first scoring halfway through the first period but Warrior forward Kristin Laurin quickly answered with a goal of her own and tied the game after one period of play. The second period was another hard fought period but neither team was able to beat the other as solid goaltending was displayed by both teams. However, Warrior goaltender Erica Bridgewater was especially sharp as the team ran into penalty troubles beginning a parade to the penalty box in the second period. Neither team scored and the game remained tied 1-1 going into the third and final period. Warrior defenceman Jessica Tracey broke the deadlock in the third period and gave the team the lead for the first time in the game. The team looked destined to win as they fired away at the Ridgeback goalie. However, with 20 seconds remaining in the game the Ridgebacks scored and caused the game to go to overtime, with the Ridgeback forward Sarah Worthington scoring her second consecutive goal, giving team the victory. In the second weekend game the Warriors faced the Queens Gaels

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and got off to a quick lead as winger Caitlin Brydges got the Warriors on the score-sheet 15 seconds into the game. However, the Gaels quickly answered less than a minute later while on the power-play and set the tone for a high scoring affair. Brydges scored again within the first 10 minutes of the first period and gave the Warriors another lead that they would hold onto after one period of play as winger Kelly MacLean scored a late first period power-play goal giving the team a 3–1 lead. However, the second period was a different story as the Gaels jumped all over the Warriors and scored two goals in the first 10 minutes of play tying the game and shifting momentum their way as they entered the third period. Here the Gaels would score another goal and take the lead for the first time. However, Warrior forward Randi- Lynn Wilson tied the game late in the period while on the power-play causing the Warriors to go to overtime once again. Both teams traded chances but neither were able to score in the overtime period and the game went to a shootout where the Gaels scored on all three of their chances and won 3-2 giving them a 5-4 victory over the Warriors. The Warriors played hard this weekend and showed they are not about to lay over and play dead early in the season even though the losses are mounting and they continue to lose one close game after another. This weekend the team will host their rival, undefeated Laurier Goldenhawks. Warrior fans are asked to come out and cheer the team to victory in the Battle of Waterloo, as the team looks to improve on their early season struggles. rscott@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Waterloo men’s basketball battles in close games Game 1 vs Ryerson

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Friday, November 6th his past week the Waterloo men’s basketball team started their regular season. It was a much anticipated game by the players, and a much anticipated season in general by anyone involved with the Warrior team. After beating the #6 CIS Ranked Toronto Varsity Blue while winning the Naismith Classic this preseason, the expectations for the Warriors are high. In fact they couldn’t get any higher. “Our goal this year is to get to the nationals and win a national championship,” said veteran point guard David Burnett. “We have the talent and experience to do so. We aren’t about to sell ourselves short.” Coach Tom Kieswetter said that “This year’s Warriors are tough, talented, experienced and looking for a championship. We can score in many ways but it is our defence that we take pride in.” Despite the bold aspirations and extensive preparation, Waterloo could not beat a strong Ryerson team on opening night. The Warriors lost

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76–74 last Friday, stumbling out of the OUA gate. The first half of the game was back and forth basketball. The momentum swung constantly, but the hometown Ryerson Rams seemed to be in control until the beginnings of a comeback took shape early in the fourth quarter. The Rams were comfortably up by 10 points when Waterloo turned on the pressure. Forcing turnovers and making some clutch shots brought Waterloo back to within two points. With the shot clock winding down and only three minutes remaining, fourth year Boris Bakovic drained a long three-point shot for the Rams putting Ryerson back into command. From there on Ryerson played solid defensive basketball, shutting down Waterloo’s leading scorer Cam McIntyre (who scored only a modest 13 points in the game) and claimed the victory. Waterloo was led offensively in the opening game by Tim Rossy who scored a team-high 16 points before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Jesse Tipping also had a great game, scoring 14 points and adding nine rebounds; one shy of a double-double. All of Tipping’s points came in the second half. jjmaxwell@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Women’s basketball halfway there Brent Golem sports & living editor

omen’s basketball opened up their season this past weekend in Toronto against the Ryerson Rams and the Toronto Varsity Blues. The Warriors were unable to compete in both games as they lost 65–42 to the Rams on Friday and lost 77–39 to the Varsity Blues on Saturday. Although the girls were blown out of both games, the most disappointing part of these games was the fact that they were only blown out in half the game. The women have been able to compete with their opponents for only one half of each game. The Warriors played alongside Ryerson in the second half of their Friday match-up; and, until a second half let-down, the Warriors found themselves competing well against Toronto. It seems the girls have the skill to compete but not the stamina to play all 40 minutes. “We are trying to figure that out,” coach Tyler Slipp replied when asked why they couldn’t compete the whole game through. “Friday we were surprised, not unprepared, about how they defended us and it shook our confidence.” At the half the team made solid adjustments at half time and, even though they were down over 20 points, played resiliently in the second half to compete on the same level as Ryerson. Unfortunately, the Warriors were unable to gain any ground on Ryerson and lost the game. “Part of it is that it was the rookie’s first game and, versus Ryerson, they didn’t respond,” Slipp said. “If the rookies don’t perform then we can win games.” The Warriors were lead, in the game against Ryerson, by forward Erin Button who had 13 points. Guard Colleen Quinlin added eight points while forward Laura Becotte led the defence with nine rebounds. Rookie guard Erin Tilley had a solid defensive game with a game high four steals and four rebounds.

Against Toronto the Warriors were able to play with the Varsity Blues until the half. Waterloo was only down by seven at the half. The women had played a great half by playing their game plan well but they still missed some makeable shots. They were unable to continue their play in the second half as Waterloo was forced to play some hard defence against Toronto and couldn’t maintain their defensive system in the second half. The Warriors were only able to garner 12 points in the second half which lead to the Toronto routing.. “I could come up with excuses, but either we aren’t in good enough shape or we’re not ready to push through that comfort zone (of being fatigued),” coach Slipp said. “So much of basketball is to know your job and do your job, even if you are dog tired.” The Warriors were lead in this game by guard Stephanie Shea who had 10 points in the game. Shea played fantastic against Toronto. She came out to play and defended and shot well. Forward Laura Becotte led the defence once again with nine rebounds. This weekend the women match up against Queen’s and RMC. Queen’s will be a tough match-up. This year the squad looks tougher. Last year Waterloo beat Queen’s 82–79 in overtime. The Warriors ran a play at the end of the second half that missed at the buzzer; then, at the end of the overtime period, the Warriors ran the same play and scored to win. Last year Waterloo also beat RMC 71–63. This year the Warriors will have to look at themselves and improve what they are doing to get the win. “We need to look at our fundamentals and do our jobs,” coach Slipp said. “We are still getting better at what we need to be better at.” With a little more work at their system, this Warrior team has a chance to face some success in their league. sports@imprint.uwaterloo.csa

JJ Maxwell staff reporter

Saturday, November 7th aturday was a new day and the Warriors were back in Toronto to face off against the Varsity Blues. “Both teams take pride in their pressure team defense — so when we play it’s going to be close,” said coach Kieswetter. The game did not disappoint, and was another nail-biter, but this time the Warriors pulled out a 58–55 win. Waterloo started the game by scoring the first 12 points. Toronto seemed sluggish and tired in the opening minutes, most likely due to the thrilling OT win the night before against Laurier, but soon found their feet and went on a 12–3 run to bring the game back within reach before the quarter was over. The third quarter saw the Warriors go on a run that put them up by five points, which shrunk to just three as the clock was winding down. Warrior Alan Goodhoofd threw down a massive two handed dunk with a little over three minutes left, which set the tone for the rest of the game. Toronto’s fifth year veteran Nick Magalas put up a three-point shot at the final buzzer that went in and then came out, giving Waterloo the win. While some called it an upset, Kieswetter said that “we actually match-up well with Toronto, both teams are veteran squads, both can score inside and outside.” Ben Frisby led the Warriors with 17 points, while both Matt Hayes and Goodhoofd recorded double-double in the win. Waterloo native Luke Kieswetter scored his only six points of the game in the final minute and a half, hitting a threepointer and making some clutch free throws which gave Waterloo the win. Toronto was led by Magalas, who scored a game-high 19 points, while Rob Paris who scored 30 points against Laurier, managed only 11, going 1–8 from threepoint range. Coach Kieswetter, who has been coaching

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for 38 years, said that “The satisfying part was the execution at the end of the game which [has] given us two exciting wins [against Toronto] already this season.” Looking forward, the Warriors have 20 season games before the playoffs begin in February. This long season gives Waterloo time to create “team chemistry and compatibility [which] are always factors in success,” said Kieswetter. “Without a doubt we are a veteran team, we have four fifth year players and four fourth year players. However there is always the possibility of one of the younger players stepping-up and becoming an impact player –it’s a long season!” When asked what Waterloo needs to do to improve on and off the court, point guard David Burnett replied, “We [need to] remain in a good state of mind both on and off the court. It’s very easy to get too high after a win or too low after a loss. Our mental state should remain steady and focused no matter what happens throughout the season. This is true during the game as well. Whether we’re up or down in the game it’s important we remain positive and never lose a focus on the best ways to win the game.” While almost any sport player can agree with the statement, anyone who has won 17 games in a row, often subconsciously, feels untouchable. Just ask the 2007 New England Patriots. Hopefully the Warriors are able to stay level-headed through the good and the bad that is sure to come this season. Burnett went on to say, “we can and have already shown we can beat anyone in the country. Last year we were first in the league going into Christmas. But after the break we lost our first few games in a row and we dropped out of the top spot. It’s imperative this year we come to play every game.” Waterloo gets their next shot this Friday vs. Queen’s and Saturday vs. RMC. Hopefully, the boys can live up to their talk.

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Warrior women’s volleyball hammer home the victory

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Outside hitter James Evans (#4) smashes the ball into the RMC defender’s face. This moment was a microcosm of the game.

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Outside hitter Kristen Sheffield (#1) overpowers a RMC Paladin’s player with a block on Friday night. Continured from page 28

Waterloo 3, Queen’s 1 Saturday brought a fresh challenge with a visiting Queen’s team that is always competitive. The first set started off a little slow, but Waterloo made a strong comeback, only to lose the first set 23–25 on a serve. Setter Stephanie Ebreo came in for Kayla Ng to provide some energy and strong play. The team seemed composed entering the second set; but unfortunately, lost again 22–25. The bench looked demoralized, but the girls rallied during the break, and came back into the game ready to play. The third set was decisive, and the hometown Warriors took it 25–22. Strong efforts were put in by captains Kate Flanagan and Bojana Josipovic, who were instrumental in nearly every point won by the Warriors. The fourth set was a rout, with Waterloo winning 25–9. There seemed little doubt in the faces of the Warriors that they would win the game. In the all-important fifth and

final set, which only goes to 15 points, the Warriors won 15–11. Waterloo took a firm lead early on in this set and Queen’s could not rally enough to upset the momentum. An excited Waterloo team seemed very proud of the come-from-behind victory. The energy was palpable in the dying minutes of the game. Waterloo standout players were Josipovic who had 16 digs, 4 blocks, and 15 kills. Co-captain Kate Flanagan lead the game with 17 digs, and Stephanie Ebreo who had 39 assists. The Warriors are now leading the OUA thanks to their six-game winning streak. However, seven teams from Western Canada as well as three from Quebec are ranked ahead of them by CIS. CIS cannot ignore them forever however, and another winning weekend should vault Waterloo into national contention. The women play Laurier this Sunday, November 15, which is sure to be a serious test. As always, the battle of Waterloo will be a great game. jjmaxwell@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Warriors cheer after a sealing comback victory against Queens.

Men’s volleyball smashes rmc then drops close queen’s battle Brent Golem sports & living editor Siddhant Baride staff reporter

he Waterloo Warriors Volleyball team had a tough weekend of competition as the RMC Paladins and Queen’s Golden Gaels came down to compete in Waterloo on the weekend. The Warriors played hard but were only able to split their two matches. The Warriors beat the RMC Paladins 3–1 on Friday, then battled Queen’s to a 3–1 loss. The Queen’s game was a lot closer then the set number shows. With a strong 5–3–2 season opening, the team seems to have elevated their performance after making it to the OUA final four last year in the playoffs. This year the team is looking to match their quest of last year with only one goal in mind, OUA final four. The playoff structure has changed this year for volleyball so that the semi-finals and finals are played in one grand event: an OUA final four weekend tournament. This venue is what the Warriors will be playing all year for. The team will have to do so without their graduated players. Right side Cameron Dunning and left side Brett Campbell were both key guys. They were the captains of the team last year and leave a void in the starting six and the leadership core. Coach Chris Lawson is hoping they can make up for the lost talent with emerging players. “We had a pretty good recruiting year,” coach Lawson said. “We are working hard on developing our game mentally and slowly those new leaders will come to the surface.” Middle blocker Aaron Dam has been a key component for picking up the slack left behind. Mart Alex Poldma was an exceptional recruit that will surely fill the void on the left side.

He boasts an incredible pedigree as a first provincial team athlete. Right side Corey Yednoroz is a second year player who worked hard in the off-season and developed into a scoring threat. Right now there is a starter battle for the open left and right side spots, as well as the libero position, and both guys will be gunning for the roles permanently. The Warriors have some excellent talent back with them this year. Left side Tyler Vivian is a tenacious competitor as he lead the team with Cameron Dunning scoring 3.3 points per game, good enough for 12th best player in the OUA. They also see the return of setter Andrew Thorpe, who is one of the strongest setters in the OUA. Thorpe was second in the OUA for assists last year with 714, the leader had 740 while third place had only 648. The team will be looking to build on last year’s success and elevate their play. They made it to the OUA semi’s before bowing out in an extremely close 17–15 fifth set . The Warriors were one referee’s call away from making it to the OUA finals last year. It is something they hope to avenge. “We have been working hard on analyzing ourselves on video. Every match and practice we biomechanically analyze to improve our game,” coach Lawson said. “We want to slowly chisel away the errors we make every match and grow as a team. We want to gain chemistry and fill in the leadership gap.” This year the team hopes its leadership void will be filled by fifth year captains Aaron Dam and Tyler Vivian. The team played their first home game of the season against the RMC paladins. A strong fan following was evident, as the crowd poured into PAC this Friday, supported by our resident band. The game was never really in doubt as the strong Waterloo squad was favoured to win.

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“We expected to beat RMC, based on the quality of our players,” coach Lawson said. “The strategy was to grab the initial sets with the key players and then use the court time so we could analyze younger players.” The strategy worked well enough as the Warriors won the first set by a dominant 25–15. Then next set the Warriors won 25–20, before dropping the third set by a close 25–23. The Warriors made no mistake in the fourth set as they closed out 25–17 to take the game three sets to one. Rookie outside hitter James Evans and his third year counterpart Matt Snyder provided a strong offense early on. Both scored 10 kills each, while second year setter Hussein Abdo played a pivotal role with 32 offensive and 4 block assists. The Warriors met the Golden Gaels on Monday. The winning momentum set the tone for the first set as Waterloo opened with a 25–19 win. Whether they became complacent thereafter is a debatable question, as they needlessly dropped the following two sets 21–25 and 22–25. The fourth set eventually went down to the wire. At 26–27, the Warriors failed to convert a critical kill, and hence lost the game by a whisker. Fourth year setter Andrew Thorpe shone with 34 assists while serve boffin Duncan Cairns contributed 10 digs. Corey Yednoroz rose to the occasion effectively, with 16 kills and 6 blocks. “We made some unforced errors,” coach Lawson said. “But we competed and it’s something we need to overcome.” This weekend the Warriors matchup Sunday against Laurier for a battle of Waterloo. sports@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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By Mike Koivusalo Across 1. Big initials on cars 4. Result of fender bender 8. Hangman's garb 12. Word with "all" or "necessities" 14. Prayer closer 15. Palindrome of 70s pop music 16. Many Ukranians, Russians and Serbs,

in short 18. Student's living quarters 20. Payment method 22. Quirky talk show hostess 23. Eddie's partner on The Simpsons 24. The Ex 25. Thirteen 32. "___ for ___” 33. Dentist's exam 34. Exiled knight from "a long time ago..." 36. Cassettes 37. Fergie's band (abbr.) 38. Word with "dark" or "life" 40. It can be high or low 41. Healing plant 42. It can be back or forward 43. Anagram of and equal to 25 across 47. Holiday drink 48. Church seat 49. Asimov of sci-fi 52. Anagram of (and reason for using) 20 across 58. Anagram and synonym of 18 across 60. Excessively repeated 61. Black and white and delicious all over 62. Potential nuclear threat in the news 63. Gorge 64. Shakespearian king 65. Liver spread 66. ___ Cabos, Mexico Down 1. Camera card, 1 ___ (abbr.)

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2. One who leaves toilet seat up 3. Decapod with a carapace 4. Baby's first word 5. A high-ranking sheik 6. Small candy morsel 7. Wile E. Coyote's weapon of choice 8. "Easy" woman (alt.) 9. University of Tromsø programming

language 10. Reed instrument 11. "Frankly my dear, I don't give a ___" 13. Teachers have perfected it 17. Enclosed heating spaces 19. Japanese currency (pl.) 21. Pool tool 24. ___ de Sac 25. Represent on stage 26. Skunk of cartoons 27. Alfred of prizes 28. Before surgery, in short 29. Collar 30. Norse god 31. Large 32. "One ___ time" 35. Fertility institute (abbr.) 38. Insist 39. "Where have all the ___ gone?" 41. Mean (abbr.) 44. Captivate 45. C ollections of points that share properties 46. Purchasing stripes 49. Worshipped man-made object 50. Ugly, with "eye" 51. Length x width 52. Bora ___ 53. Modest Mouse song, "I Came As ____" 54. Terminator company, Cyber ___ 55. Doing it drunk is a terrible idea 56. "Give ___ me!" 57. Starts a golf game 59. Start of a Raptors Game

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To the player with GINGERvitis on the ball team, I come to watch many of your games just to get a glimpse of you. I’ve noticed that you can play many different positions on the court. If you were mine I’d let you play any position in my bed. - from a ginger lover

I’ve been thinking about it, and I can’t believe that so few people have told me to “Shut the FUCK up!” - BlazeR

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How would you feel about having a longer break between classes and exams? By Michelle Spiers and Michelle Fujita

“Good, more prep time.”

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