The University of Waterloo Student N e w s ~ a ~ eIr
Applications
for the following awards are being accepted during the Spring term. Refer to Section 4 of the Undergraduate Calendar for further criteria. Bursaries may be submitted during the term, until the first day of examinations. Application forms are available in the Student Awards Office, 2nd Floor, Needles Hall.
Are you interested in joining either a UW Lacrosse Team or an intramural team in ‘97-‘98? If so, sign up at the Turnkey Desk or call Matt at 886-5641. Guided Self-change
of alcohol use: for individuals who may haveconcernsabout the amount they are drinking and want to cut down. Call Counselling Services (ext. 2655) to find out more.
CAMPUS REC HAS JOBS available for the summer. Reply ASAP! See CR guidebook for job details.
Skydive
UW - Did you miss our meeting? You are
still welcome skydive 8 watsenrl
to .
join.
Contact
Chris,
UW’s “Environmental
Experience Camps’ has now been reduced in price! Camps are happening in July and August. Call Heather Black for more info at 888-4567, ext. 2072.
Wednesday, July 30,1997 Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo Coming Out Discussion Group. Topic; “Same-Sex Couples & Marriage & Parenting.” 7:30 p.m., social follows at 9 p.m. HH 378. Meet old friends and make new ones. All welcome. Details: 884-4569.
Saturday, SMOKE AND IRON
August
Waterloo until August 9. For people who have retired or are planning retirement. Jean-Daniel Bourgault - Canada/Quebec: Through the Looking
Live Action
Role Playing game seeks new blood. attitude desirable. Call (5191 746-4438.
Mature
FRIDAYS Cfub meets at 12-I p.m. in SLC 2133. A faculty, staff and graduate student reading club with
Pascal
a Christian orientation. We will be reading “The Act of Bible Reading, A multi-disciplinary Approach to Biblical Interpretation,” edited by Elmer Dyck and comprising a series of essays by Regent College professors. Other faiths and undergrads also welcome. Contact; Chaplain Graham E. Morbey at The Chaplains office SLC 2126, ext. 3633 or call 884-
Glass, Helen Martens - The Hutterites: His tory, Hymns andHol/ywod, Terry Kroetsch -Music of the Snhsre.
(519)
885-0220.
ext. 297
Sunday, September 14,1997 DIONYSIA, A festival of food and wine for the entire family being organized by the Greek-Cypriot Comunity of Waterloo Region. It will be held in Moses Springer Arena, 150 Lincoln, Road, Waterloo, from IO:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.. Admission: $2.00 for adults, children 12 and under, accompanied by adults, may enter free of charge. (519) 746-8371 http://www. kypros.org/News/Events
1970 ext. 2739.
Award
- available to all who have participated in a UW international work placement. Students to apply upon return to full-time study at UW. Deadline: October 15, 1997.
FACULTY
OF APPLIED SCIENCES:
HEALTH
Ross and Doris Dixon Award- available to all 2B and 4A for financial need and academic ment. Deadline: October 10, 1997.
Andrea Fraser Memorial
achieve-
Civil. Deadline: October 31. 1997.
English.
Deadline:
September
30, 1997.
The Ret Pals Program is currently looking for volunteers for wheelchair hockey on Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. at the small gym of the PAC. For more info. call Charina at 746-4039.
Volunteer
Services
(888-
OlderAdult Drama FEstival Production Volunteers: are needed to assist in the production of a Show to showcase Older Adult Performing Arts. Positions available include Artistic Coordinator, Stage Manager, Choreographer, Technical Coordinator and more. Experience an asset. Must be willing to participate in the development of an Older Performing Arts not-for-profit company.
Wonders
Condo for sale - 2 bedroom, 1 l/2 bath, fridge, stove, washer/dryer included, walking distance to UW, Asking $89,900 but vendor wants it sold! Now vacant. Call Bev Christensen, Sales Rep., Re/Max Twin City, Waterloo 885-0200. MLS
Princeton
Review Canada Get an edge on the GMAT, MCAT, USMLE, LSAT, and GRE. Dynamic instructors. Small, Interactive classes. l-800-2REVIEW. www.review,com.
the mysterious Nazca Lines, visit the forgotten city of Machu Picchu. This trip promises to be an exciting cultural adventure for all. 2 week trips running throughout the year- travel, accomodations, food inclusive - Book now. Contact 886-8016
Adoption?
Pregnant ? Warm, loving, infertile couple anxious to adopt and provide a home for your child. Legal and confidential. Calt Mike/Donna collect (416) 261-9134.
of Winter Volunteers: are needed to assist at the Christmas light festival at Water!00 Park. Positions available include: Chair of the Volunteer Committe, Secretary, and Advertising. Call for other poisitions.
Commitee
Member: are needed for the S.A.L.T. which is a crime prevention program. Tasks involved may include helping with presentations and making phone calls to book presentation. Must have good communication skills. committee
Telephone
Security: one regular and one spare telephone caller are needed to phone isolated seniors. A 2.5 hour per week commitment is required.
Program Volunteers: are needed to assist with aseniorday away program. Volunteers are needed Tuesday to Friday afternoons. The Waterloo Busker Carnival is currently ing for the following volunteer positions.
recruit-
Director of Special Events: a volunteer is needed to supervise opening ceremonies, Fringe Stage,
UW Students THIS IS IT, THE LAST PAPER OF THE SPRING/ SUMMER TERM! Our Frosh paper will be arriving on the newstands August 29, 1997. Please submit classifieds, announcements, etc. by Monday, July 28, 1997 at the Imprint Offke, Student Life Centre, room 1116 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR EXAMS, ENJOY THE SUMMER!
Kids activities, closing ceremonies and other special events that may be appropriate. Experience in activity planning is an asset. Must be creative and well organized.
Children’s
Activities Coordinator: needed to orgainize and coordinate children’s activities and vendors. Must have good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Waterloo
Busker Carnival Volunteers: volunteers are needed in the areas of information tent, volunteer tent, street monitors, costume characters, decorating/street clean-up, green room, and street painters.
For the following
volunteer
FACULTi OF MATHEMATICS: Bell Sygma Computer to 4A Computer 1997.
Science Award - available
Science.
Deadline: October
31,
K.C. Lee Computer Science Scholarship - available to 2B Computer Science. Deadline: October 31) 1997.
OF ARTS:
Co-op English Award - available to 4A
6356) is currently recruiting for the following volunteer positions:
Join us for an exciting NewYear’s 98 Celebration in beautiful Peru! Participate in ancient rituals, see
Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship - available to all 16 & 2B based on extracurricular and marks. Deadline: July 31, 1997. Jack Wiseman Award -available to 3rd or 4th year
available Deadline: October
Quintext
The City of Waterloo
Electrical, Environmental or Mechaniwill be women, aboriginal (native) Canadians, persons with disabilities or visible minorities. Deadline: July 31, 1997.
cal. Eligible candidates
Scholarship-
to 3rd or 4th year Kinesiology. IO, 1997. Kate Kenny Memorial Award - available to 4A Kinesiology with an interest in rehabilitative medicine. Deadline: October 31, 1997. Ron May Memorial Award - available to 4A Recreation and Leisure. Deadline: October 10, 1997.
FACULTY
Canadian Posture and Seating Centre Scholarship -available to all. Deadline: October 10, 1997. ntario Hydro Engineering Awards - available to 1BChemical,
FACULTIES:
f. Wright
2 ,I997
Doon Heritage Crossroads will host members of the Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association as they present the traditional craft of blacksmithing and artistic ironwork. Demonstrations and activities highlighted from IO:00 a.m to 4.311 D.m. until Auaust 3. (519) 748-l 914.
Sunday, August 3,1997 ELDERHOSTEL 1997 at Conrad Grebel College,
Aug. 3 8117 / Sept. 7 & 21 - Vampire
ALL Douglas
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING:
positions contact Sue
Sun Life of Canada Actuarial Science.
Award - available to 28 Deadline: November 30, 1997
at the Volunteer
Action Centre at 742-8610 wanted by the Sunshine Foundation. Could you be the public relations guru or the enthusiastic vice-president of the local chapter? #124-l 957 Superintendent needed to be responsible foroverall duties involved in running the Cadet division (ages 1 I-18) of St. John Ambulance. Requires creativity,dedication, reliability, professionalism and
Two dream
weavers
tact. #076-l 972 Read to children,
be a BOOKER BEAR or help promote literacy at local festivals during the summer. Only needs enthusiasm and commitment and a willingness to work as a team. #078-l 078 Increase your familiarity with computers by helping a community organization 3-5 hours per week with their administration tasks. #061-l 567.
CYO Camp Experience - Places still available in the following camps: tots and day camp, farm camp, and visual arts. Further info: call 744-7001 or cvo@sentex.net Volunteer
tutors needed for Mathematics, Science and English with the Waterloo Region Roman Catholic Separate School’s Board Summer School Program for grades 9 - OAC. The Summer School program is scheduled for three weeks from July 222, 1997 and assistance for any portion of that period would be welcomed. Tutors are required in the Kitchener (St. Mary’s High School) and/or Cambridge (Monsignor Doyle Cathotic Secondary School) locations. Phone Frank Oliverro 578-3660, ext. 242. Looking to work with youth? The CYO is recruiting members to join their Board of Directors. For more info call 744-7001.
The International
Student Office IS recrurting Shadow volunteers for new International students arriving on campus for the Fall ‘97 term. If interested, pick up applications at lnternatconal Student Office, NH2080 dr call Darlene at ext. 2814. Learn about a different culture while you show a new immigrant how to be a part of your communrty. For more info on this volunteer position call K-W Y.M.C.A. Host Proaram at 579-9622. Volunteer tutors are needed to tutor students on a one-to-one basis in written and oral English. Tutors meet students on campus, usually once a week for l-2 hours for 1 term. If you have a good working knowledge of English, are patient, friendly, dependable, and would like to volunteer, register at the International Student Office, NH 2080. For more info about the program, call ext. 2814 or e-mail darlene @Iwatserv 1.
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Newspaper
Friday July 25, 1997 Volume 20, Number 7 Student Life Centre, Room 1116 University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3GI PHI:519-888-4U48 Fax: 519-884-7800 e-mail: editor@imprintuwaterloo.ca WWWZ
Placement results are in Co-013 tests on-line r&urn&i to increase efficiency
http://imprint.uwaterloo.ca
by Mike Owen Imprint staff
look into soon, as the department is looking into a transition from the current paper and drop-off boxes to a web site based r&urn& system. A contract has been signed for he Co-op statistics for the May to August work the systems design at this point, with the contract going to term placements ar(= now out, with the Academic Software, a firm operating out of Austin, Texas. rather impressive numbers always posted by CaTexas is a rather large distance from Waterloo, leading reer Services. some to wonder why it is that an American company so Overall employment figures amount to a 93.94 per removed from Waterloo has been given the contract. cent placement rate for the term. Of course, this number Academic Software is however bringing a large amount of includes only those students experiencewithover65othersimiwho did not find work through lar systems that have been placed facultv Placement other means. The number of in other universities and colleges. students who either returned Applied Health Studies 87.9 1% Waterloo is hardly the first interto their last employer or found national contract that this comArts 93.20% employment pany has received, as it has clients their own Accounting 100.00% from Canada to Guam. amounted to close to 1,000 of Engineering 96.77% the 2,800 students who are co Actual details as to the format go on work terms this fall. Architecture 97.48% of the r&urn&s, and the possibility The overall employment oflimits on the size of resumes are EM, Geography, Planning 93.94% still undecided at this poin t in time. figure of 93.94 per cent is down M ath e m atics 96.85% slightly from last year’s figure This rumor has lead to some con79.73% Science of 94.35 per cent. This has been terns among students that the new reported to be a result of the system may be too rigid to allow Teachincr 90.91% fact that there were 200 more Total for varied student needs. 93.94% students looking for jobs this There had also been a major term than last year. The deconcern that cover letters might partment report also shows that there were 500 more jobs not be possible, but the department responded to student concerns, and the system will allow for cover letters to be offered this year than in the same term last year. Why 200 included in applications. more students and 500 more jobs leads to a slightly .<- _ 1 lower employment rate is unclear. Whether this initiative will necessarily be cheaper is Accounting lead the employment rates as always, with uncertain, but if smoothly run, the possibility of being able to perform most of the actions in Co-op applications from 100 per cent employment for the term. Science students fared the worst of the faculties, dropping four per cent to home is enticing. Will this result in a press of students tying up school modem connections during placememt 79.73 per cent employment for the term. On a happier times? Only time will tell, but students should brace note, Teaching rose five to stand at 90.91 per cent employthemselves, as the future is about to hit the placement merit. There will be some new things for Co-op students to system here at Waterloo.
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High technology -
Distribution
COMDEX trade show lacks previous glitz
Rob Van Kruistum Stephen Johnston
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by Stephen Imprint
of Directors
President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Director at Large Staff Liaison
Contribution
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Jonathan Ezer, Greg Krafchick, Jack Lefcourt, Melissa MacDonald, Kerry O’Brien, Parking Lot is Full, Paul Rencoret, SAC
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illed as Canada’s number one information technology marketplace, COMDEX was held at the Toronto Convention Centre July 9 through 11. Two words best describe the whole event: low-key. Over 400 exhibitors displayed new and existing hardware and software products, but compared to previous years, there was little in the way of glitz, glamour, or excitement. The big hit of the show seemed to be digital cameras. With prices starting as low as $249, cameras were on display from Canon, Casio, Fuji, Kodak, Minolta, and Sony. Many of the cameras featured LCD preview and VGA or better resolution, and could store anywhere between a dozen and nearly 200 pictures. Colour printing continues to be a big draw for show attendees. Colour laser printers continue to drop in price, and the quality of ink-jet printers gets better every year. Canon, Lexmark, and Hewlett Packard all had large and popular pavilions. Fuji had a colour print system on display. Pictures taken with a digital camera or a video capture card can be printed on specially treated 5x7” cards in bright, vibrant, and crisp colour. DVD-ROM players were also omnipresent throughout the exhibit hall-but none seemed to be quiee ready for prime time. Creative Labs, Toshiba, and others, were demonstrating movie playback on PCs, complete with Dolby AC-3 encoded surround sound. A DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) is the same size as standard CD-ROMs, but
can store up to 133 minutes of video or 8SGB of data per side -enough space to store most feature films. The DVD players double as a 24 X CD-ROM player, and require a 100 MHz Pentium processor or better. Flat-panel LCD displays were also on display from a variety ofvendors. At up co 15” diagonally, the newest flatpanel displays rival standard monitors in brightness, clarity, and colour saturation. They also rival regular monitors in terms of price: over $3000 for a flat-panel display, compared to around $350 for a 15” monitor. But for those with limited desk space, or those who simply have a yearning for the newest technology, the price for flat-panel displays has fallen drastically over the past year. Displaying 1024x768 pixels in 16 million colours these displays are distortion free, although there is some distortion at lower resolutions. Most of the big names in computing were at the show. Core1 was promoting the new WordPerfect Suite 8; Intel was marketing MMX technology and the Pentium II, and Adobe, Novell, ATI, Matrox, and others where displaying their latest wares. Notably absent was IBM. Microsoft, of course, had the largest pavilion, but it was certainly not the busiest. On display was the latest preview of Internet Explorer 4.0, the latest incarnation of the Microsoft Network, Back Office products, and Office ‘97. Everything you would expect from Microsoft, but it was missing excitement. Internet Explorer seems to be just another web browser, and Microsoft Network consistently crashed or refused I;o work.
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Food bank gets boost
Farrell appointed as new chair by Saba Itnprint
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was and Training Minister John Snobclen “John FarreIl’s lcadershipex~xriencc as a valued board mcmber in the post secondary education sector nukes him the ideal candidate to lead the Ontario Council of Kcgen ts,“sa id Snob&x. The Council of Regents, of which lkrcll is currently Vice nwdc
announcement
Iasjt WC&
Anonymous donation greatly appreciated
(Ihair, is tin agency which provides indepcndcnt advice to the Minister of Kducation and Training on the college
by Education
by Rob Van Imprint
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products can go to the food bank office located in the SLC Koom 2 13 1 or talk to the Turnkeys and arrange a visit. Students are encouraged to take four days worth of food when they visit. If they are in a hurry, they can take premade bags of food which are generally vegetarian, non-allergenic and kosher, if possible. These bags generally have about two days worth of food. About SO students use the food bank during the fall and winter terms. The service is completely confidential and students should not feel shy about coming down and taking food. Jason explains, “That is what it is here for.”
by Rob Van Imprint
Kruistum staff
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nder an agreement signed on Friday, June 27, UW professors are getting a scale salary increase of one per cent. The one per cent increase in pay is the same figure approved for UW’s non-union staff as of May 1,1997. Individual increases depend on merit. The estimated average will be about 2.5 per cent. Negotiations (headed for the employer) by Dr. Bob Norman, dean of Applied Health Sciences and Dr. Frank Reynolds of the Statistics and Actuarial Science department (for the faculty association) ended at 5:00 p.m. Fri-
August 1, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. Room
The Special General Meeting is for all UW Students who have paid their $4.10 membership. All proxy votes must be submitted by Monday, July 28, 1997 at 5 p.m.
HALL
Que, Sams, Ziff-Davis, New Riders, Waite Group, Adobe Press Hayden, Brady and more . . .
years. an “anomalies/merit fund” of i550,OOO will be distributed in May 1998, with about $100,000 to correct salary anomalies and the rest awarded on merit. l if UW’s government grant changes by more than two per cent in 98/99, negotiations will be reopened. The university was trying to provide wages high enough to at-
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It is a two year agreement which provides a one per cent scale increase as of May 1, 1997 with another one per cent on May 1, 1998. Other details of the agreement are: a the faculty “professional allowance” will increase to $1,200 per year, with eligible expenses being able to be carried for up to
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tract young researchers and maintain fairness to the experienced professors so they don’t leave. A new draft budget will have to be worked out since this year the increase is expected to cost UW about $1.8 million. The 19971 98 budget only had about $800,000 in unallocated funds. The budget changes will come in the fall when incoming revenue will be known.
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Professorsget 1 per cent raise
IMPRINT Special General Meeting
PRENTICE
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n Wednesday, July 23, the FEDS Food Bank received an anonymous donation of over $300 worth of food. The donation consisted of tomato sauce and pasta, beans, cereal, crackers, canned vegetables and fruit, soup, peanut butterand jam. Jason Rochon, this term’s Food Bank Coordinator, said “this couldn’t have come at a better time.” He said that the food bank’s busiest time is typically during the last month of each term, “when OSAP starts to run out.” Students in need of food, blankets, or personal hygiene
sector.
The Council is responsible for collective bargaining on behalf of colleges of applied arts and technology with their academic aid and support staff. It also plays a key role in reviewing and recommending salaries, terms and conditions of employment. “As colleges adapt to better meet the needs of students and employers, I’m pleased that the Council of Regents will be able to draw on John Farrell’s first-hand knowledge of both public and private sector requirements and capabilities,” said Snobelen.
Student Life Centre, Multi-Purpose
IMPRINT, Friday,July25, 1997
representing
thcco-opswdcnrs,
This is a gre;at apporttttiity of you in co-op to pro-
fix those f
vide your ideas for your ntxt school term (Winter ‘98). SAC positions for Vice-chair, secre;ary and communications rep. are also available, So come out and patticipate in this great student group and maybe you can provide a posit,ive; change and make this a great learning and growing ex-
pUiWWL Far more information about SAC.or if you would like ta attend a meeting contact Manica Kim at m3kim@uwaterloo.ca. :.,
~ Campus Question What is your best memory of the summer semester? by
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VIDEO
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swimming
Sean Lohrisch 2B Chemical
with the ducks.
Engineering
Mike Owenand NielsJenson(photos)
- it’s the only thing Summerfest that happened around here.
Jumping
out of a plane.
Candice Cuong Sing 3A Honours Science
Afan Murtaza 4A Computer
Science
Editorial When activism turns to corporatism by Peter Lenarclon
I
‘ve written in this space about the tradeoff between a personal life and a political life. I will preface this addition to the theme by saying I’m a reasonably friendly person, but I’m not what you’d call a joiner. The reason is that so many organizations I would otherwise be interested in, have a lot of members that seem to see themselves as an institution. (Yes, I can hear you saying, “Oh, and Imprint staffers don’t?n This is about all organizations.) I have a problem with institutions and especially schools of thought that become institutions because they almost always go bad. Communism orcapitalism, when entrenched in a society, can be used as a rationale for almost any kind of atrocity, from genocide to child labour. The cause, I would say, is an absolute belief in themselves and their ideals, or even worse, just hiding their own interests behind a just cause. But how does an otherwise community-minded person go from having legitimate and constructive ideas to being a turf-protecting idealogue? It is a progression I have witnessed through my own tangential involvement with certain groups or institutions, as well as my external observations of their actions. See if you recognize any of this in a group in which you have been involved. First, you start off with a cause, some group who is marginalized in our society, a particular world view, or any wrong you feel needs to be made right. You are at step one: 1) I want to help people or I believe in these ideals and I want to act on them. But how? Should I simply use my vote, consider the purchases I make and choose acareer that doesn’t make me part of the “problem?” Often though, a person wants to make a more activeand visible contribution to their cause. They feel they can’t do any real good by themselves, i.e. through walking downtown and feeding homeless people or picketing against the use of nuclear power. “Maybe I should start/join an organization so we can pool our efforts.” Careful though, because you may have bought wholesale into step 2: 2) I must join a group to make a difference. This is not an absolute. Greenpeace, Amnesty International, the Federation of Students, Imprint, whatever. These groups are usually hierarchical, and as they increase in profile, they become increasingly bureaucratic. You start out as simply a volunteer, learning about the organization. You basically do as you are told until you become some sort of regular member. As you begin to understand how merit is assigned within that organization, you see how you can make larger contributions to the organization (always through attaining greater levels of responsibility - climbing the ladder). It’s at this point that something happens to the weak-minded. A bizarre *cart before the horse’ thing occurs and affects the way the organization and its members perceive themselves. The would-be people-helpers change their thinking from, ‘My action in this organization helps people or a cause’ to: 3) Whatever is good for the organiaation is good for the cause. The organization has now made a major step to the dark side. Now, the motives of the group members are starting to be fatally confused; fatal to their group’s relevance, that is. If an interest group perceives itself as synonymous with the interests it is promoting, the distance to the final step becomes very short: 4) The group’s actions are correct always because it operates according to some principles and internal order, therefore whatever it does is de facto serving the cause they profess to champion. Other things start to become more important than helping people: the group’s public image, the persistence of the group as an institution itself. Internal power struggles ensue. At this point, the cause or the people the group is to serve becomes secondary, like customers at an exclusive retail store who have to wait because the salespeople arc too busy talking to each other and too drunk on their own self-importance to help them - ‘yeah, we’11 get to you.’ But wait, these people are the whole reason the organization exists in the first place. I’m sure everyone has been a part of, or knows of some organization that exhibits these same tendencies. They all do to some degree. Organization, as an activity pooling the inputs of people, has unnecessarily become synonymous with the corporate format. Once an organization reaches a scale on which it employs people who do nothing directly EO further its objectives, i.e. accountants or managers of any sort, members must always be vigilant that their mission is not forgotten. Lip service to a set of ideals is not enough.
The forum pages allow members of the University of Waterloo community to present their views on various through letters to the editor and longer comment pieces. The opinions expressed in columns, comment pieces, and other articles are strictly those of the authors, not of Imprint.
issues letters
Running -with the Devil For unlawful carnal knowledge: Manson Marilyn Manson is a showman. He’s a performer who’s hit on an ideal gimmick to sell a large quantity of compact discs, concert tickets and T-shirts. He gives children the dark, counterculture icon they crave, and will eventually tire of. Could someone please mention that to the city of Calgary? Last week, Calgary joined the growing list of North American cities to ban Marilyn Manson’s touring show. This follows on the heels of many “Bible Belt” cities in the southern and Midwestern United States, who have made similar moves. In every case, ill-defined “community standards” were identified as the key reason for banning the show, as the content of Manson’s stage show has come under fire, conjecture and speculation. Allow me a moment to state that I am not a Marilyn Manson fan, nor will I ever be. I won’t turn off his music, but I won’t put it on. Like many of the people who want to ban his concerts, I have never attended one of his shows. Unlike many of the people who move to ban his concerts, I’ve actually spoken with very credible people, such as Imprint’s James Russell, who’ve actually&en to a Marilyn Manson show. That affords me the ability co disbelieve most of what Manson’s critics say. According to his opponents, Manson’s stage antics range from live homosexual acts, to the worship of Satan, to the dismemberment of live animals. Which is pretty nasty stuff. If it ever actually happens. Of which there’s little (if any) evidence. Which is not surprising. The main opposition to Marilyn Manson comes mainly from those whose religious values are offended by Manson. It’s easy to accept that he could be offensive to some, but it’s a fact that he’s not offensive to everyone. However, he does understandably offend a large number of people in a demographic that he doesn’t appeal to. Confused? People who aren’t supposed to like him don’t. But that’s not good enough. If they don’t like him, no one else can like him. In fact, he shouldn’t even have a career.
On a personal note, I don’t like Yanni, but I’m not to end his career. Well, not publicly anyway. Getting back to the issue ar: hand, one has to wonder, in lighr: of the current uproar and cancellations involving Marilyn Manson, why are these religious vigilantes so effective? Politics and numbers. Simple as that. It’s a simple equation, really. Parents of legal voting age want the city to ban his controversial act because he offends their religious sensibilities. Fans, not of legal voting age, want to see said controversial artist. City politicians know who’s going to re-elect them, so they side with t-heir potential voters, which could represent a significant shift in the polls. And, the division between church and state narrows. But will simply banning his live performances work? trying
Again,
a simple
answer.
No. Banning
Manson
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the perceptionofrebelliousness that surrounds him. Which makes the kids like him more. Which makes them spend more money on his merchandise. Which upsets the parents. Which defeats the purpose of banning him in the first place. If you just let him perform, he has his fifteen minutes in the spotlight, then fades into Dexy’s Midnight Obscurity like so many others before him. In the end, what everyone has to realize is that this whole situation is nothing new. Remember shock-rockers like Alice Cooper? Ozzy Osbourne? Gwar? Even Depeche Mode’s “Blasphemous Rumors?” Remember the outrage that greeted their albums and tours? Remember how they were going to destroy innocent children with their music? Well guess what, the world’s still turning, none have been smocen, and there’s still no sign of a great flood to cleanse the planet (outside of Winnipeg, that is). Which can only lead co one conclusion: If there is a God, he just doesn’t care. So why do so many of his followers?
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Tar and feather ‘em I(b The h-l25to?-i I congratulate you on winning the crown for the pubfication ofchc slimiest journal copy in this country. You have reached a peak of literary dysfunction never before viewed by my eyes. I was told by your staff on July 2, lYY7 that it was just a lictfc joke. Nay we assume that your little joke includes the torso of your own mother, joined to the face of the Monarch. Anyone who would find humour in your joke (sic) will have no respect for any mother. Our Monarch is a mother and a gracious lady who has shown every regard and rcspect for tradition and dowrum. Your joke is not only sick but a product of a depraved mind with an intidntilc dcsirc for attention. ‘i’ruc freedom is not license to insult your fellow man but requiresdiscipfincwhich is thcqualicy that won you the freedom you now seem to prostitute. 1 have two urgent requests to make chat may aflcviatc some of the injury you have caused to the good reputation of the University of Waterloo If you possess any sense of honour or accountability you will accept my recommendations. Publish on the entire first page a proper picture of the Queen
in full regalia as Monarch of Canada, by Canadian choice. On page 3, write a full apology for an unacceptable, unjustified and insufting composition. All personnel in your editoriaf department who had any part in this production, printing, Or supervision should immediately resign. 1 request that the University administration prohibit all involved from holding any other journalistic position while in attendance at the IJniversity. 1 trust you will have sufficient integrity to publish this letter as invited by your staff. -
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1 would fike to respond to the fetter written by Pawef Ratczak in Imprint of July 11. He made some very good points about Imprint’s use of pornography to attract readership. This practice is abominable and must be stopped immediately. 1sincerely hope that in the future, breasts aren’t shown on the cover of Imprint, as they are instrumental in the oorruption of the young in our s&ie& As an addendum, I just wanted to mention, seeing as I have thisopportunity, that I would
hope that every person who reads this letter sees the light and conforms to my moral and ethical standards. -
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loved and respected. If the showing of Queen Elizabeth on your front page in this manner was your idea of sick humor or done in jest, it was indeed inappropriate and in extremely poor taste.
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‘ITOthe EdiZoc The Executive and Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 126 strongly object to the front page 0fyourJune 27 issue of Imprint. Veterans of the Branch in particular voiced their disgust with the manner in which her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was displayed. The freedom we all enjoy today was made possible by the valiant effort of our war veterans and those who gave their lives to keep our country free in two world wars. If you use as your defense “Freedom of the Press” or “Free Speech,” you do a grave injustice to those who fought and died for those same freedoms. A picture of Her Majesty graces the walls of 1690 Legion Branches and Posts in Canada and the United States. As a ruler of the British Commonwealth, she
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In the article entitled “DrGlick’s Bailiwick” (July 11, 1997) it is intimated that if Science students took Arts courses they would be able to “...string together enough coherent sentences to convey a point..,” but without providing proof for such a debatable intimation. Is there any evidence that Arts students by and large express themselves more coherently, or more understandably than students in the Faculty of Science, or any other Faculty? Do they express themselves more intelligibly than others or do they just utter prolix and eloquent gibberish? This is not to say that there is no communication problem. The problem is not selective, however. The ability of expressing ourselves clearly and unmistakably
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is diminishing day by day due to an incessant erosion of the structure of English language, and we ourselves are the generators of this erosion. A course in Shakespearian literature or medieval music is not likely to improve our everyday communication skills, but if we did make an effort to give up sloppiness in our thinking and speaking, we might get somewhere in forming T.. coherent sentences ...” A final point: Science students, I suspect, know moreabout “... literature, art and music 2’ than Arts students know about science. So, on whom is the onus of self-improvement? - hTiT Fak?fy Chemical Engineering
Just browse on by I’d like to reply to Mr. Dursi’s letter, which was in response to my article about Ernst Zundel, the Zundelsire, and freedom of speech on the Internet. Mr. Dursi says that I have expressed a “strange belief’ by thinking that the “Internet is somehow above the law; that its novel nature makes it immune to the restrictions of other media.” The United Continued
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amcs Schmalz has been in terested in video games ever since he got his first Apple 2 in grade 9. Today he owns and runs Digital Kxcremcs, a successful video game company on the corner of Phillip and Columbia. A 1992 graduate of UW in Mechanical Engineering, Schmalz worked for a few months before incorporating Digital Extremes in November 1993. “1 was starting a fairly substantia1 project as I was finishing up my last few months of university which carried onover the next 8 months or so.” When that project finished, Schmalz started another one which was successful enough to finance the start-up of Digital Extremes. Schmalz is thankful that he did not require the services of a venture capitalist company because he knows how meddiesome they can be in the operations of a small company. Schmalz was a co-op student at UW and he set up Digital Extremes close co campus to attract young students, “AS a co-op student, if 1 found a game company this close to campus I woufd have been the first in
line to get signed up.” When Schmalz graduated he was looking for a way to make money off his games. He noticed that his games were much better than the shareware products out there and contacted a few companies to see ifhe could make money that way. ‘1‘0 his pleasant surprise, it was very successful. “If you have a good piece of Shareware, there are millions of people playing it. If only one or two percent buy it, that’s a lot of people.” Currently, Digital Extremes is working on a big project called ‘LJnreal,’ a first-person perspective game to rival ‘Quake.’ As Sch malz says, “There is a lot of buzz about it and a lot people are expecting a lot from it.” ‘Unreal’ has been hyped in industry magazines and the product isn’t even due for release until October. When the company was first incorporated in November 1993, Schmalz hired one employee and now he’s up to ten and is looking for more. Schmalz is really happy about how things are going. As he said, “the actual part of making products is very satisfying and enjoyable.” Also, he’s happy that Dig-
ital Extremes doesn’t have to answer to any investors so he can run his show how he wants. There is a lot of stress and a lot of hassles that go along with owning a business but Schmalz takes the good with the bad. In terms of the future, there is big excitement about ‘Unreal.’ With so much riding on the one product, Schmalz sometimes gets worried about the circumstances beyond his control. He doesn’t doubt that they can make a great product, but a lot of factors go into building a big success. “You might make a great game, but maybe it’s not marketed properly or they don’t get it into the stores as much as they could. This can really affect the success of a product.” If the product is as successful as Schmalz hopes, he definitely sees a lot of expansion of the business. In terms of advice for anyone starting their own business, Schmalz said, “the primary thing you need for success is dedication. Being passionate about what you do and liking what you do, makes it that much easier to be dedicated to it.”
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Court has just handed down an opinion which states, in an cluqucnt manner, the true nature of tht: Internet as it relates to freodc)m of speech. In part they scace: “The lntornct is not as ‘invtisivc as radio or television .. . communicaGuns o\‘c’r ch& lntcrnct do not ‘invde’ an individud’s home or tippear on one’s compu tcr scrocn unbidden. I lscrs seldom encoimtar content ‘tly accident.’ Unlike communications received by radio or television, the rcccipt of information on the 1nterncJt requires a series of affirmative steps more deliberate and directed than merely turning 3 dial.” ‘[‘he court also states: ‘I’hc Internet is “the most parcicipatory fcxrn of IWSS speech yet developcd (and) is entitled to the Ilighcsr protection from govcrnmental intrusion.” ‘l’hosc: interested in this importanr decision shdd downlcrad the cntirc IC’XT, which is bcaucifully stat4 and cmincntly logical. 1I’s ;I victory for al! t host worldwide (including Cantida), who believe in free speech. As the court states - people seldom cncounter “content” by Irccidcnt. In uther words, you have to go out of your way to find an Lncernct site, find the llRL, cunncct to your Kl’, etc. That’s why the Internet is not analogous co hand-
ing out pamphlets on the street as suggested by Mr. Dursi. The lnternet doesn’t come to you in the middle of the street - yuu have to go to it. Individuals in Canada who have attempted to shut down the Zundelsite (which, as previousiy stated,is operated on 3 server in California, not in Canada, and is fully protected by the First Amendment Constitutional rights guaranteed to U.S. citizens), have erroneously compared the Internet to other types of media such as television, radio, and even the telephone. This latest Supreme Court decision, thankfully, has come down firmly on the side uf free speech as it relates to the Internet. I have two suggestions for Mr. Dursi - if you don’t agree with Mr. Zundcl’s ideas or the idcasat the Zundelsite, then don’t visit his wcbbsite! Nobody is going tu force you to point your browser in that direction. It’s as simple as that.‘I‘hcrc arc many sites on the Net chat I don’t intend to visit cithcr, but I won’t interfere with someone else’s right to do so. ‘l’he othersuggestion is that ifhe”fails” co see why Mr. Zunde! “deserves” Internet protection in terms of free speech, then perhaps Mr. Dursi should relocate to China1 hear that their government frequently perceives the concept of free speech in the same way. -
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resent our diversity. I always rried to keep in mind how two of my close friends, who represent the extremes of feminism, would react to each column. One friend is an upper class, straight, politically correct, liberal feminist. The other is a working class radical feminist dyke. It was a delicate balancing act trying not to alienate either of them. 1 was trying not to alienate anyone in fact, until Shirley Hopkins from the Womyn’s Center laughed at me and said “You’re a lesbianfeminist Melissa, you’re going to offend someone.” I realized I’d fallen into that oh-so feminine trap of crying to please everyone to maintain peace at all costs, Obviously not al! homosexuals or feminists agree with my views. It’s strange, but the cotumn I got the most flack for was also the coiumn I got the most compliments on (Tips for Heterosexuals in a Gay I3ar). I wish I had had the guts and the insight to deIve into some of the more complicated issues, like transexuality, the construction of heterosexuality, or the men’s movement. Maybe I’ll tackle them when I come back from my Co-op placement in January. For now I am proud of what I’ve writ-
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Not just any old go-CART Blunclell takes the Toronto Incly in impressive fashion by Niels Imprint
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ell, the sun has gone down and the moon has come up and long ago Blundell left with the cup. This year’s running of the Toronto Molson lndy went off without a hitch, unlike last year’s race ehae ended two laps early because of an accident that killed driver Jeff Krosnoff and track marshal Gary Avrin. In comparison, this year’s Indy was fairly uneventful. There were only two crashes and two full course cautions lasting a total of nine laps.
got tapped by Rahal. Unfortunately, it was a rotten weekend for the Canadians. Paul Tracy only managed to qualify 16th on the grid and worked his way up co a disappointing 10th place finish. Greg Moore had a good start from ninth on the grid but his day was cut short by an incident with Alex Zanardi. Zanardi, just out of the pits and not up to speed, tried to hold his position against Moore on the first turn. As Moore and Zanardi exited the turn Zanardi’s wheel clipped Moore’s right rear tire, sending him into the wall. With cold tires and a full load of fue1 Zanardi should have kept cool and let Moore by. It’s a sad statement when a driver has to resort to rough driving to keep his position. Maybe Zanardi’s going to Michael Andretti’s driving school for the blind but that’s just my take on it. PatrickCarpentier started Zlst on the grid and rose to finish 16th. The official attendance for Sunday’s race was 69,210 and 166,519 for the weekend, breaking the previous years’ records.
Johnstone-94-l; 13.Michel Jourdain, Jr.-94; 14.Adrian Fernandez-94; lS.Max Papis-93; l&Patrick Carpentier93; 17.Bryan Herta-92; lS.Gaulter Salles-92; 19. Juan Manual Fangio-91; 20.Al Unser, Jr-91; ZIPJ Jones-89DNF Out of fuel; 22.Hiro Matsushita-89; 23.GregMoore69-DNF Crash; 24.Arnd Meier-62-DNF Fuel pressure; 2S.Gil de Ferran-4O-DNF Brakes; 26.Dario Franchitti-39DNF Crash 1 point for pole; 27,Richie Hearn-23-DNF Engine; 28.Dennis Vitolo-19-DNF Handling.
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1 .PaulTracy - 109; 2.Alex Zanardi - 106; 3.Michael Andretti - 103; 4.Greg Moore - 95; 5.Gil de Ferran - 94; 6.Scott Pruett - 82; 7.Jimmy Vasser - 75; 8.Raul Boesel - 66; 9. Mauricio Gugelmin - 64; lO.Mark Blundell - 56; 1 LA1 Wnser Jr. - 49; 12.Bryan Herta - 45; 13.Bobby Rahal - 38; 14.Parker Johnstone - 30; 15. Patrick Carpentier - 27; 16. Andre Ribeiro - 26; 17Christian Fittipaldi - 22; 1 &Roberto Moreno13; 19.Adrian Fernandez12; 20.Dario Franchitti - 8; Zl.Richie Hearn - 6; 22.Juan Fangio - 3; 23.Max Papis - 2; 24.Gualter Salles - 1; 25Michel Jourdain Jr. - 1; 26. Christian Danner - 1
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From the first turn until the end, Mark Blundell lead for all but two laps. It was a nice change to see a different driver in the lead. With Blundell’s dominance in first, the race was on for the next few spots. At the end of it all Alex Zanardi was in second, Andre Ribeiro in third and Andretti was trailing in fourth. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the weekend was Dario Franchitti. Franchitti, a rookie, grabbed the pole on Saturday. Andretti, who held the pole temporarily during the second round of qualification, or any of the other veterans of Toronto couldn’t knock Franchitti from the pole. When the green flag dropped, Franchitti’s inexperience came to surface. Franchitti left a space for Rahal to move upon the inside, Franchitti tried toclose the door and
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Florida: the state that Disney built by Saba Imprint
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very winter, thousands of Canadians pack their bags and take off for what is commonly referred to as Canada’s eleventh province: Florida. The influx of Canadians to the ‘Sunshine State’ each year consist of seniors who retire there each winter, families who take their drooling children to the garish Walt Disney World, and beer guzzling university and college students who make a home on Daytona Beach during Spring Break. A Toronto photographer describes Canadians in Florida as being, “beer-bellied, speedo’d tourists who go and pump their hard earned Canadian dollars into the U.S. economy.” Canadians like to hold their heads high when distinguishing themseivesfj+um Americans proclaiming, “No, I It is fascinating how such a large am not an American.” number of Canadians vacation in Florida every year. The huge amounts of Canadian-earned money which flows into the Florida economy has contributed largely to developing a culture thriving primarily on tourism.
The influx of Canadians crossing the border to go south conspicuously grew after the establishment of Walt Disney World in Orlando. Before Disney Wortd, Orlando was a ghost town, and Florida’s economy relied primarily on agriculture. Boy, did Disney do the Sunshine State a favour. Fields that once grew sugar-cane and oranges are now home eo a massive amusement park which welcomes millions of visitors each year. According to statistics released by the Florida Department of Tourism, Florida is the number one tourist destination in the world. It welcomes over 30 million tourists every year, many of them returning visitors and many of them Canadian. The figures are phenomenal, but delinitely not hard to believe. Motels, hotels, resorts, restaurants, plazas, and malls fill every nook and cranny of the state. Beaches line the coast and have also been turned into revenue generated establishments with paid parking, restaurants, cafes, bars, and shopping. Where else can you find a GAP on the beach? The ever-increasing influx of Canadians vacationing in Florida is baffling. Renata, a travel agent from a local is our best-seller agency comments that, “It (Florida) every year. It appeals to people of all ages and of all
backgrounds. That’s the good thing about it, the fact that it is such a versatile destination. But I think that it was made into a versatile destination. Why anyone would want to vacation there baffles me. It’s infested with tourists, it’s extremely boring, and everything revolves around its tourists. There’s no charm to it. People say they go there for the beaches. There are beaches outside of Florida too. Even in Canada. Other people say they go for Disney World. I am not even going to try telling you there’s no charm to Disney World, because that should be obvious. But at the end of the day, Florida is what puts bread on my table.” Walt Disney is another story. In a nutshell, he epitomized the American dream. The rags-to-riches story to a tee. Walt Disney World is the number one amusement park in the world in terms of volume of visitors it welcomes annually. Thousands of people swarm into the theme parks each morning, to fulfil1 the dreams and fantasies which they were told they have. Disney was a marketing genius. Who else could charge people US$SO to come into his parks co only spend more money? It costs US$2 for a Continued
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A science bookyou’ll actuallywantto read
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when someone or something acted to affeet that sequence of events.” Hence, the title of the book, The Pinbal/Effect, makes reference to the “bouncing” back and forth of events and ideas through time and history. Thi book consists of twenty chapters, each revealing a different aspect of how
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repare to embark on one of the most entertaining journeys through knowledge, Tht Pinba//Effe& is your ticket to travel through the fascinating origins of the most revolutionary inventions of modern times. Written with remarkable clarity, this book unravels the deep and intricate connecions that exist behind human existence and the inherent curiosity and desire to discover the nature of our universe. Undoubtedly, this is a formidable job for any writer. However, this is an appropriate task for James Burke, the author ofTheDayr/re UniverseChanged, and the host o fconne&ns z( on the Learning C hannel). The witty, humorous, and imaginative pen of James Burke creates a historical landscape in which political, social, economic, and scientific ideas share the most unimaginable commonalities. According to Burke, there is a “great, dynamic web of change” that links all aspects of human existence. The author afso explains in the introduction that this web “can be imagined as a gigantic and ever-growing sphere in space and time, made up of millions of interconnecting, crisscrossing pathways, each one of which is a timeline...moments
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Kingdom brick for you in a pathway at the park entrance. It will state your name and what city/country you are visiting from. Surprisingly thousands of people have bought a brick, and they line the walkways entering the park. However, a glimpse at any one of the bathroom stalls in the park will clarify that many visitors to the park have opted for the more traditional “1 was here” method. Walt Disney was perhaps attempting diplomacy in a statement he made entitled “Partners,” which is engraved on a monument of him which stands at the Magic Kingdom theme park. The plaque states, “We believe in ideas: a family theme park where parents and children could have fun - together.” Disney’s statement, in all its bad grammar, may be regarded as a metaphor perfectly exemplifying the partmdip between Canadians and Floridians, “Florida: a place where the American economy and Canadians have fun - together.”
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the web is constructed and how the pinbail process of change occurs. Each chapter begins with what would appear to be an ordinary event, such as watching a kettle boil, or even buying hot pickles in the local market. However, these trivial events soon became, to the reader’s amazement, the origin of major historical events and crea-
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When reptiles come out to play LizardFest
1997
ad? Abstract Tuesday, July 15 by Rob Van Imprint
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n a summer saturated with music festivals that serve only to pad the pockets of the promoters and bands, it is nice to see a festiva1 where the focus isn’t just music, and the money goes to a good cause. Once again, Lydia Odhiambo, manager/owner of the K-W Fashion Alliance, organizcd LizardFest - this year to raise money for Citizens Concerned with Crimes Against Children. The Fcst is billed as an art show which provides a showcase for local artists of all types. This year it included local clothing designers, musicians, poets and filmmakers, who all donated their time and effort to support this cause. Among the things to do and see was local artist Jackie finishing up another of her bright, colourful surreal paintings, a fashion show showcasing everything from
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maKe syncopatea, rnytnmic noise out of anything they can get their hands on; garbage cans, buckets, wheel rims, water and even .-. sand. As described in the release package, “Synchronized stiff-bristie brooms become a sweeping orchestra; eight Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion.” Not to mention the fact that they’ll blow you away. Stomp was created by Luke Cresweil and Steve McNichols, who also created a short tiltn called i1’1-on~rs. The crew has been seen on numerous television shows
the sprightly fashions of Shelli Oh to the gothic works of Emmanuel, all of it interspersed with acoustic music and spoken word. Hoots, cheers and hollers thundered throughout the room for the fashion show as a parade of models in various states of dress crossed the room. The ecletic mix of designers presented funky hip-hop gear, formal fairy wear, sheek street wear and dark SD1 and gothic wear, Unfortunately for many of the musicians and poets however, only a small, dedicated group of individuals stayed around after the fashion show. Sadly, it was ultimately those who left who lost out, since they missed an entertaining mix of music and mayhem. “Whatever they stay around for is their business, the important thing is that money is raised for the charity,” said L,ydia. Fromaspirationsofvampirism togothic fashions to film noir, regulars of Wednesday nights ;;it Club Abstract were well entertained. However, those who shun the dark side also were well represented. Bright, primary colours adorned the walls, funky club wear glided across the dance floor and even the occasional drinking song vibrated the air throughout the evening. The event, which lasted for about five hours, was we11 worth the admission of $7, especially since it all went to such a worthy cause. Citizens Concerned with Crimes Against Children is a local charitable or-
from Late 23~~ we& Dae?id Leneman to 11fr. Rug& /V+bou&ood, including T& Opra/r WinfreyShowand The Acmbny Award.. in 1996. You probably saw their video introducrions on 2% Billboard Music Awurds. Looking for recorded material? You’ll find cuts on Quincy Jones’ album Jook Joint and the soundtrack for Tatzk GPrl. But the onIy experience is seeing them Iive. Not onlv do thev astound
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twirls and kicks are interspersed in the thumps,cracks and uds to doubly thrill the senses. Consisting largely of dance school veterans. Stoma has won the Olivier Award for Be&ChorLography alongwith several other prestigious awards. o add to this, they have over 57 rave ws from around the world. But you don’t need to hear all of this ,.XO be convinced to go. They are simplyamust-see show, and I doubt they’ll ever be back. If you haven’t got tickets yet, I hope it’s not soId out before you get to the phone. Stomp will be performing at Kitchener’s Centre In The Square, 8 pm, July 29 an 30. Box office hours are 10 am To 4 pm. Tickets range from $39 to $44. Call (519) 5784570 or toll free 1-800-265-8977. Come see what all the noise is about.
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t was certainly arguable that this concert was something more of a festival. There were three comparatively big bands on the bill. Note that I said it was. After the concert, as the “Creature” backdrop constantly reminded us, no one forgot whose show it V&I) was. Although treble charger, Dayna Manning and the Cardigans put on good sets, Moist overshadowed them all. Before Moist took the stage, some flunky came out and announced that David Usherwouldn’t bedoingmuchofanything besides singing. He had thrown out his back a couple of nights ago crowd surfing in Quebec City. As soon as the Iights went out, the Amphitheater was nearly blown apart with the cheering. Moist swung right into “Tangerine,” with the entire crowd shouting along. They paused for David to say hello and then crashed through “Ophelia” and “Silver.” They paused again to introduce “Gaso-
line” and to ask the audience if we felt alright. We felt fine, The lighters came out for “Leave it Alone.” After playfully jamming on Beck’s “Where It’s At,” they segued right into L’Kesurrection.” After three more songs including “Push,” Moist left the stage. Note to performers: If you want to make the audience think you’re leaving before the encore, don’t leave twenty minutes before the scheduled end of the show. Predictably, Moist rcrurned, playing a medley of cover tunes, including Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “True Men Don’t Kill Coyotes.” Note to audiences: Never leave before the lights come up. As half the crowd filed through the gates, Moist returned again. David explained to the crowd that there was a curfew on the building and that they really had togo after this. He then told the crowd that this would be inrercsting, as the band had never rehearsed this song before! Aftercrashing through the last song, Moist lef’t for a third and final time. Illoist is a great live band. All the mcmbcrs exude stage prcsunce, so even t bough the usually-acrobatic Usher was practicalt~ paralysed, the show was still cntcrttiining. It’ll hi: atmost scary when Ihvid regains full strength.
by Greg K&chick Imprint staff Ilr,-Tung Fonverthe most anticipated hip-hop album since...well, a long time. After a well received debut in 1993, the various mcmbcrs’ side projects and the millions of units of Wu Wear sold have built to this. They present themselves as a divinely inspired brotherhood of hip-hop warriors, ready to slay all pretenders in their path. Is it any good? Well, yes, but with some substantial caveats. KZA is quite proud of the claim that he brought strings to
such as the brilliant “Reunited” or “For Heaven’s Sake.” But simply adding a dash of odd instrumentation isn’t going to carry you for a 110 minute-long album.
Aside from the admittedly striking addition of strings, and the samples from the old samarai movies, the spare beats and song structures are nothing new, nothing but a continuation of hip-hop’s ongoing slide towards stagnation. Whither the influence oftrip-hop? The genius sampling of, say, a DJ Shadow? Even Genius and Raekwon’s albums had more variety in sound than this one, and both were done with RZA. This is all the more disappointing given the quaIity of the rapping, which is, of course, topnotch. They all have their own style, from Ghostface’s quieter, smooth musings to 01’ Dirty Bastard’s role as a kind of horny, gruff Flavor Flav. Again, however, the incredible length of this opus wears out the listener, especially since the Wu’s rapping style tends towards extreme rapidity. Nevertheless, if you wade into these two disks you’ll find some fine work scattered throughout. “Impossible” details, with striking poeticism, the tragedy of black-on-black violence. “Black Shampoo” is an itemized checklist through an herbal remedy shop, describing oils, aloes and fresh scents to set a tone of relaxation. “A Better Tomorrow” has a smooth key-changing sample that carries an admirable message of showing one’s kids a good example. So there’s plenty here to at least partially justify Wu’s grandiose claims about themselves. Yet simultaneously it’s overkill - at 27 tracks, it’s hard not to be cynical and say the band is being a tad self-indulgent. Pared down to maybe 12 rock-solid tracks, WtiTang Fweuer would dazzle. Instead, it merely buries you.
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Most people know that when a great (80s) band makes a comeback after a decade of inactivity, the album is, usually, a sad attempt at making music and a few bucks. Evetgmn is no exception. After a failed attempt as Electrafixion, Ian hilcCullocl~ and bandmates have decide to regroup as Echo and the Bunnymcn. Unfortunately, their new album is a great disappointment, not because the music is far from their most memorable work, but simply because the band has nothing new to offer. Most of the songs on the album sound fairly similar, making you wonder if your CD player is on repeat mode. The lack of creativity is apparent from the first track “Don’t Let It Get
by Joe Palmer Imprint staff With Tmnsmk~on, the Tea Party make their entry into the world ofelectronica. Like I.12 and Radiohead who have successfully integrated guitar rock with electronica themes, tho ‘I‘eti Party make a creative blend of all their previous influences. Hints of the middle eastern instrumentation used on their previous albums, The Edge3 of 7'bili& a n d A&urnbrd, can be found throughout the album, and Jeff Martin’s moody and apocalyptic style hasn’t changed. What is new is the beat. For the album, hilartin began with some experiments in electronic music. The band later
by Debbra McCIintock Imprint staff Known by most as the allgirl-cello band who opcncd up for Marilyn Manson at Copps Coliseum several months ago,
strings just the 1 same as Manson does for rock. Although unappreciated by some of the concert crowd, Raaputina show immense talent and innovation on their album ~~anfisfor t/lie Ether. Corn bining classic string sounds with soprano gothic You Down” and the suggestive “I Want To Be There (When You Come)” with the unimpressive “la-la-la” chorus. These songs have a very simple and repetitive musical structure. It is also no surprise to find that the Bunnymen’s music has taken some influences from successful contemporary pop bands such as Oasis (of which McCulloch declares to be a big fan). And if this isn’t enough, one can even hear the typical R.E.M. elements such as the single violin in the background pulling some annoying note, or the happy “ah-ah-ah” background vocals. Evergmn is a radio-friendly album; it follows the pop formula (no new additives) to the letter. The length of th songs is an obvious
ten of them are about four minutes long or less. In terms of musical variety, there are almost an equal number of soft, harmless ballads and upbeat (and
added their guitar rock sound on top. LJnfortunatcly, the end product has the electronic music greatly overshadowed by the conventional instruments. Their attempt at synthesizing electronica with guitar rock is nowhere near as successful as Radiohead’s Ok Compute: What saves the album is Jeff Burrow’s percussion. The drums on “Temptation,” “Transmission,” and “Pulse” are astounding. Ovcfall, lkzsmkiun is a good album. It falls short of being anything truly groundbreaking, but there isn’t one song on the album that isn’t enjoyable. Each song is packed with powerful vocals and intense music. Since the elcctronic sounds arc so low in the mix, this album sounds similar to the rest of their albums. 7inn.srn&&~ is a good album, but it has the potential to be a lot better. Tea Party fans should definitely add this album to your collection.
chants, thcsc women give their audience something new and fresh toconsumc. With subtlydisturbing songs such as “Transylvania concubine” and “Kate Moss,” this a1bum can sooth you into your calmest nightmarc, if you choose to let it. By this I mean that I can see how people wouldn’t fall for their “more goth than you” image. One must enjoy the album for the sounds it produces, not neces-
seriously. the Ether is from 1996, but hopefully it will still gain success outside of the diehard gothic scene. it pushes the boundariesof music white remaining pleasurable to the ear. It is a piece of art that has a purpose. Thunks
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harmless) songs. 1Iowever, you may only hear one or two singles from E;‘v~~~~e~ being played continuously on that “New Rock” station in Toronto. Some songs are even appropriate fur those easy-listening stations. Among thesongs that salvage the album from quickly slipping into oblivion are the title-track “Evergreen,” and “Altamont.” These songs successfully combine some of the more classical elementsofthe Bunnymen’s music with innovative rhythms and vocals, and would probably be the most welcome songs by the more demandingfans. LJnfortunately, Evugmw suffers from the most common ailment of a great band’s reunion: resting heavily on the laurels of past SUCcesses with no commitment to innovation.