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ne federal budget and 22,000 signatures later, Hoops Harrison is finaIIy able to relax. For months, the National Director of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) has been lobbying the federal government to address the problem of rising student
debt. The message finally hit home in the last federal budget, when the Chr&ien government made education the focus of the 1998-1999 budget. The much needed relief came in the form of the $2 billion Millenium Scholarship Fund and new tax credits for students. As UW Federation of Students Vice President, Education Jeff Gardner said in his report to Students’ Council last week, “We won big in this last budget. In fact, we won huge.” As members of CASA through the Federation of Students, Harrison represents UW undergraduate students’ interests in education at the federal level. As Harrison states, “There are a hundred different roads that lead to government, and you have to hit them all.” A large number of factors were responsible for the Liberal government’s focus on education in the recent budget - CASA believes that its lobbying tactics was probably one of them. ‘1’0 this end, Harrison explained CASA’s Real&& &ns proposal to 50 MPs - one at a time. “We want to make it as easy as possible for the governtient,” and he feels that the key is “to provide government with solutions on how to change.” CASA has been very successful. Since he became National Director last May, Harrison has met with Human Resources Minister Pierre Pettigrew, Finance Minister Paul Martin, the Prime Minister’s Office and Eddie Goldenberg, senior policy advisor to the Prime Minister. CASA has also secured seats on parliamentary committees and held discussions with representatives from the Ministry of Human Resources. “Establishing the commitment is a long, hard process,” says Harrison. The back-room lobbyingprticessfavoured byCASA contrasts sharply with what is seen as the traditional “student activist” approach. “We’ve had to establish ourselves and prove that it could be done - that we could influence policy,” reiterates Harrison. A recent article in Maclean’s magazine affirms the perception that CASA is making a difference. “Not since the sixties have students flexed such political muscle,” says education writer Ann Dowsett Johnston. To keep things in a student perpspective, Harrison draws a parallel between lobbying the government to a situation in the classroom: “It’s like getting an unfair grade from a professor - you can sit outside and protest, or you can explain why you think you deserve a better mark.”
Although he believes that “lobbying is the most direct way,” the CASA director has indicated that he would like to see a better “mix of activism and lobbying” in CASA’s immediate future, As an example, he cites the recent petition that CASA presented to Finance Minister Paul Martin demanding student aid reform. The petitions had been circulated on campuses across Canada, and over 22,000 students had signed underlining the need for student aid reform. In Real &lutiopzs, CASA’s proposal for student assistance reform, a model of repayment called the CASA Income Based Remission program (CIBR) is suggested. In the federal budget, various elements of the CIBR were incorporated by Martin to make student assistance more flexible. Some of the suggestions that have been adopted include setting the maximum loan repayment period to 15 years and extending interest relief to five years after graduation. Regarding the Miltenium Scholarship Fund, Harrison pursued Goldenberg, one of the Prime Minister’s key advisors, to send across CASA’s message for a needs-based approach to awarding the scholarship funds. Five days before the budget was announced, Harrison made a final presentation on behalf of CASA for a student to sit on the Board of Directors of the Millenium Scholarship Foundation. The Finance Minister has since made the assurance that a student will hold a seat on the board. Even though students who will graduate before 2000 will not directly benefit from ehe Millenium Scholarships, CASA states in its post-budget follow-up, Real Re&ts, that it “recognizes the value these awards will have in helping students finance their futures.” In the short-term, Harrison expects to further “solidify the structureof the organization, as well asexpand its representation.” He plans to “explain the necessity of bargaining, and the benefits of bargaining,” to stu-
Hoops Harrison presents a petition to the House of Commons with 22,000 student sigtkures. photo
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dent associations who are interested in finding out more about CASA. When asked about other post secondary education issues that CASA would like to address, Harrison points to the need for a National Education Act and the related issue of direct funding of education through transfer payments from the federal government. He also cites dismal youth unemployment and graduate unemployment rates as other problems that need to be tackled. As CASA notes in its Real Resz/ltsreport, “Postsecondary education was not a major issue during the federal election campaign of 1997, but CASA has significantly altered government priorities.” As one of the founding members of CASA, Hoops praised UW for being one of the pillars of the organization. “People like Mario [Bellabarba], Jeff [Gardner], Avvey [Peters] and those from past executives like Kelly Foley, have to be given credit for whae they’ve done [for CASA].”
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Engineering funding increases Endowment fund reaches $1 million in projects funded by Ryan Chen-Wing Imprint staff
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he Waterloo Engineering Endowment Foundation (WEEF) has spent well over $1 million dollars on engineering education here at UW. The funding council of this student-run initiative met last Monday to allocate $125,000 in funds this term to academicequipment and resources. “It was the best funding commented council ever,” WEEF Director, Paul Cesana on the relatively short two and a half hour meeting. Paul will complete his fourth on-stream semester and second term in office as administrator of the fund when he graduates from mechanical engineering this year. He has overseen almost half of the total funding due to the most recent size and return of the eight-year-old fund. Matt Clarke, who acts as WEEF representative for his third year systems design class, said, “All projects benefit engineering, so the decision is only which proposal is better than the other; eve-
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our University of Waterloo professors were hon oured this week with Distinguished Teacher Awards. A selection committee chose professors Emil Frind of the Earth Sciences department; Morley Lemon, Acting Director of the School of Accountancy; Gabriel Niccoli, professor of Italian at St. Jerome’s University; and Dale Payne, an adjunct faculty member in social work at Renison College. The awards are handed out every year at this time and are open to all people who teach students at the University of Waterloo. This year, 24 individuals were nominated for the prestigious awards. The selection committee is
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engineering students’ fee statements. The contributions are accumulated and now total $2.7 million; the interest is allocated to academic equipment and resources in engineering as well as student initiatives. In the fiscal year ending this April, a sum of about $350,000 was allocated . Since the inception of WEEF, endowment funds have begun in Math, Science, Accounting, AHS, and most recently in Environmental Studies. They all differ slightly in contribution and mandate, but the one important thing is that they are all controlled by students.
To raise money for Reaching Our Outdoor Friends (ROOF),a charity for homeless children, the Federation of Students held a “dunk the Feds* event this Wednesday in the lower level of the Student life Centre. For just 2% a ball, students could dunk their favourite Feds, including Presi-
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Tuitidn to rise by 10 per cent No differential fees next year by Owen Imprint
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niversity of Waterloo provost Jim Kalbfleisch told the University Senate that he is bringing a proposal to the Board of Governors meeting on April 7 that will advocate a tuition increase of 10 per cent for the 1998-99 academic year. Engineering students can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now, since the orobosal does not include differential fee; foYr professional programs. The tuition increase is the result of an announcement in December by the Ontario government that university grants were being frozen and that to compensate for the short-fall, universities could raise tuition by 10 percent. The announcement also called for the deregulation of fees for professional programs, giving universities the authority to raise fees in those programs by more than 10 per cent. The rules governing those differential fee increases,
or even what programs constitute “professional” programs have not been clarified, so the budget proposal could not include them. When asked when he expected the
impact of differential fees before implementing anything. Despite the 10 per cent tuition increase, the University will still have a multimillion-dollar shortfall in the coming year.
Despite the 10 per cent tuition increase, the University will still have a multi-million-dollar shortfall. government to clarify the rules Kalbfleisch could only say that “to my knowledge, the government has not set a date.” Kalbfleisch went on to say that, since the University’s year begins May 1, it was too late to incorporate the new fees into the budget. Also, the University wants time to review the
The tuition increase “wil1 only cover about half’ of the shortfall according to Kalbfleisch. To cover the budget shortfall, further budget cuts may have to be made. When asked about such cuts, Kalbfseich
said, “It is a possibility. I wouldn’t want to speculate until we have the figures in front of us and can review them.” The University of Toronto has issued a report calling for new policies on student fees. The U of T report includes a guarantee that the university will provide sufflcient financial aid to ensure that students do not have to drop out for financial reasons. Kalbfleisch said that he intends “to establish a group to review the University of Toronto report and see how we might
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When asked rf he thought that the tuition increase will affect the accessibility of education, Kalbfleisch said, “myself, I -- _ _ . . a .. . think the cuts to educatron funding are the wrong way to go.” He said that if the University does not raise tuition, they run the risk of “degrading the whole quality of education” at the University. He added that, “it is not a nice decision to make.”
Media sensationalism Poll finds public dislikes media henzies by Owen Imprint
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wo thirdsofcanadians say that the media is responsible for tlie sensationalism of news stories like the death ofPrincess Dianaand the BillClinton sex scandal, and one third of Canadians have actually boycotted certain media because of the way they have reported on scandals such as these. ‘_ This information comes from an Angus Reid Group poll commissioned by Canadian Corporate News. The poll surveyed 1,500 Canadians and has a 95 per cent certainty that the results are within 2.5 percentage points ofwhat they would have been had the entire adult Canadian population been polled. Almost half the population (49 per cent) said that they do not dislike that scandals are reported, but rather the manner in which the stories are covered in the media. Almost two thirds (65 per cent) felt that reporters delve too deeply into the personal lives of public figures, and only one in six (16 per cent) watch and read a lot a bout scandals involving celebrities like OJ Simpson or the current scandal involving U.S. President Bill Clinton. The public appears to accept some of the responsibility for the media sensationalism of the news. A majority-of the population (55 per cent) believe that the public is responsible for the sensationalism of big scandals, because despite complaining about the coverage, they are still buying newspapers and watching television.
The trend seems to be that people want more coverage of issues that could directly impact their lives. Three in five (61 per cent) wanted to see an increase in coverage of health issues. The environment and technology were other topics that the majority of people wanted to see covered more than they are currently (57 per cent environment, 54 per cent technology). Other topics that people felt deserved more coverage were women’s issues (33 per cent), personal finance (32 per cent), and stories about ethnic communities in their community or the country (28 per cent). Almost 90 per cent of the population rely on television to follow the news, and less than half (46 per cent) report reading a major daily newspaper “a great deal.” University graduates do not follow this trend; 79 per cent of university graduates read a major daily newspaper. University graduates are also more likely’to use the Internet to follow news stories (25 per cent) than the general public ( 9 per cent). It appears that young people have embraced the new technology of the Internet as a news source much more than the older generation. Almost one third (31 per cent) of those aged 18 to 34 reported following news stories on the Internet compared to 4 per cent of respondents aged 55 and older. Interest in the news appears to increase with education level and household income. Almost two thirds (63 per cent) of those with an incomplete high school education followed the news compared with 89 per cent of university graduates.
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housands of prospective students flocked to UW onTuesday, March 17, for Campus Day. Campus tours and various activities heId through out the day gave students an opportunity to preview academic programs, meet professors, and get a feel for student life on campus. The day also marked the release of &+enix, the Federation of Student’s yearly anthology of student poetry, short stories, art work and photography (see page 25 for more details). The event was marked by an exhibition of student art and music in the Student Life Centre Great Hall. Reson, pictured at right, were among the day’s performers. t.48 p/t~~~ix editor Mike Downing honoured the publication’s sponsors at a presentation during the exhibition. UW President James Downev , was among the guests. Members of the Student Unity! Power! Action!(SUPA) activist group saw Downey’s presence as an opportunity to protest tuition and student photo by Jonathan Evans debt. Protesters began to question him about the presence of corporations on UW’s Board of Governors. Before Downey could respond, Downingasked the group to respect the efforts of &ep/ruenZ;x contributors and allow the presentations to continue without protest. The students obliged, and later held a game of “Political Twister.” The combination of protestors and students awaiting St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the Bombshelter had UWPolicemaintaininga strong presence in the SLC. Below, several officers gathered near one of SUPA’s posters. Davin Charney, a member of SUPA, is approaching the officers.
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Voice your opinion to UW’s Presidential Nominating Committee As directed by policy 40, UW’s Presidential Nominating Committee has begun to solicit the opinions of the members of the University with respect to the institution’s fifth President, who is expected to take office on July 1, 1999. One of the ways in which the committee has decided to seek out those opinions is to invite the submission of written comments to the Committee. The committee invites comments on the key issues, challenges, and opportunities that will be facing UW in the next decade. Comments on what students should seek in potential presidential candidates, with concerns to academic and professional qualifications, and administrative and management experience and abilities, are also welcome. Comments can be submitted to the Committe through the University Secretary in Needles Hall, room 3060 before May 15.
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Competition team. The Putnam Competition is written simultaneously each year by 2,510 of the top undergraduate students at 419 colleges and universities in Canada and the United States. Harvard won the 1997 event. Waterloo’s tenth place finish earned them an honourable mention.
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Possible WLU satellite campus in Brantford Wilfred Laurier University is currently exploring the possi.bility of opening a satellite campus in Brantford that could serve severa1 hundred part-time students. “It’s something we definitely are going to take a serious look at,” said WLU Presiden’t Bob Rosehart. If the plan becomes a reality, it would be a win-win situation for both WLU and Brantford. It could become a money-maker for WLU, if the right building with iow maintenance costs could be found. As for Brantford, which has a community college satellite campus but not a university, the campus would fulfill a need expressed by residents for more higher education opportunities.
Be’A BUD to local high school students A new program aiming to help local high school students who are victim to Ontario’s suffering education system has been developed at UW. According to Sarah Kamal, the program’s.organizer, BUDS is a UW “student education advocacy organization. We strive to encourage youth in our community to continually better themselves through vaIuable and rewarding educational experiences. Learning through friendship forms the basis of our support network.” Through BUDS, UW students can act as a friend and mentor to high school students by devoting their extra time to teens who are struggling in school due to outside influences. For more information, BUDS can be reached at ext. 5757, or emailed at buds@calum.csclub.
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anadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) director Hoops Harrison is riding high right now, and the reasons are obvious. Harrison has received the attention of policy makers in the federal government, having met with Human Resources Minister Pierre Pettigrew, Finance Minister Paul Martin and one of the most influential men in Canada, the Prime Minister’s right hand man, senior policy advisor Eddie Goidenberg. The result is what has been widely considered the ‘education budget’ of 1998, in which a remarkable number of the policy options in CASA’sR4Su/utions proposal have been implemented. Maclean’s magazine called him “a player.” The interest relief period on student loans has been extended to five years after graduation, and the repayment period for students loans now has an upper limit of 15 years. The Liberals have also set aside money for the Millennium Fund, a chunk of cash earmarked for grants, loans and other funding for students. Harrison stands on the shoulders of an admirable number of intelligent motivated individuals who have come before him. In the five years since CASA’s creation, a number of policy wonks from founding member Alex Usher to former Feds VP Education Kelly Foley have researched education issues exhaustively, coming up with, well, Real Solutions to the problems of accessibility and debt repayment. We are talking about people who probably know volumes more about education and funding than most government bureaucrats, and certainly more than any cabinet minister. Add Harrison’s undeniable effectiveness as a spokesperson and you have well-spoken, well-researched, well-reasoned policy alternatives. It was only a matter of time before the federal government came out with a budget like this. However, the policy formation process on any issue consists of a multitude of players and constraints, both political and financial. Harrison and other members of CASA must understand that this budget also comes after the deficit monster has been slain and extensive government polling shows that education is near the top of the issues concerning Canadians. It’s a case of the right people forwarding the right ideas at the right time. A critical eye must also be on what has been realistically done for education. Federal budgets have become carefully scripted media marketing events where the politico lapdog mainstream-media journalists, who slobber on cue for any government announcement like the co-opted curs they are, uncritically repeat all of the Finance Minister’s rhetoric. The !Uillennium Fund sounds really slick. The Millennium Fund. The Future Fund. A thousand points of light. Sounds like “information superhighway” or “telecommuting” or someother futurist advertising bullshit buzzword. At the end of the day, Millennium Fund or not, the Federal government has still decreased its financial input to education through the decrease in transfer payments to the provinces. Obviously the battle is nowhere near being over, but credit should be given because ie is due. Macaroni throwers, office occupiers and meeting disrupters should pay attention. You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar. If the Canadian Federation Students and their ilk want to get things done, they have toconvince someone like Eddie Goldenberg that their alternatives are viable in some way. While it may seem black and white to some that taxpayers should fund education completely, this is obviously not the view of the majority of the population. There is no consensus, even among tuition paying students, that zero tuition is desirable at all. I think a solid argument could also be made that, if a university education is merely training for a spot in the workforce and the decision to attend university is a purely economic one, then students should have to pay for the bulk of their own education. It’s an investment in their own financial future. The gains made by CASA won’t help my own formidable debt situation. However, after I write the great Canadian novel (about a disillusioned would-be journalist who travels across Canada to find its identity and ends up finding his own) and then se11out to HoIlywood for the movie rights, I’11 be a millionaire anyway, so I’m not really worried. I’m just glad someone is offering solutions to the education problem and not just shouting accusations.
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his is a response to Susan Baker’s letter about my article,&c~ology Gersa BadRap. Her argument was littered with gaping holes and contradictions, which left me no choice but to respond. In the first paragraph, Baker argues that theories are the foundation of all disciplines, and that, “had Isaac Newton not proposed his theory on the Law of Gravity, we would not know the principles used for flying airplanes or constructing elevators.“My argument was not intended to take a shot at psychological theory. I was arguing that some applied psychological techniques, which are based on theories, are questionable. Take the DSM TV for example: the DSM IV is a standard diagnostic manual that defines every known psychological disorder, and is used by all practicing psychologists to diagnose theirclients. The DSM IV defines disorders according to a categorical approach, which means it assumes that “all human behavior can be sharply divided into the categories normal and abnormal.” However, many psychologists argue that the definition of human behavior is not so “cut and dry.” Proper diagnostic techniques are crucial to psychology. For example, a misdiagnosis leads to incorrect treatments, which can lead to irreparable psychological damage. These grey areas in psychology, the ones that can have a devastating impact on the psychological well-being of a person, are the ones on which I base my argument questioning the validity of psychology. My criticism is directed at the application of psychological techniques rather than the underlying theory. Baker contradicts herself throughout her letter, but the most noteworthy flaw is when she states, first, that the definition of psychological disorders should be taken with a *‘grain of salt,” yet later states that it’s no surprise that “psychologists understand the distinct line between normal and abnormal behavior.” This argument strikes me as odd. If it comes as no surprise that psychologists can define normal versus abnormal behavior, then why are psychology students told to take these definitions with a “grain of salt.” This contradiction supports my argument above, that is, that there are grey areas in psychology and, in the case of questionable diagnostic methods, the implications can have significant negative affects on human beings. Baker’s letter is filled with illogical statements. For example, she states that @academia
without Psychology is like Psychology without theories - one cannot exist without the other.” Sure, psychology need theories, but academia can certainly survive without psychology. Psychology is a brand new discipline, in fact, some areas of psychology such as cognition are merely a few years older than the current crop of UW undergrads. Although I think psychology deserves some merit, I also think academia would survive without it-just as it has for hundreds and hundreds of years. The point of my article was to get psychology students to think about those grey areas the contradictions presented to us by our professors, the mass media, and the psychiatric community - throughout our academic careers. Professors are not always right. Susan, if your professors are telling you take the diagnosis of psychological disorders with a “grain of salt,” question it, because we’re dealing with human beings, not the theory of gravity, and the psychological well-being of humans should be taken with anything but a “grain of salt.” I may be crazy, as the heading of Susan Baker’s letter suggests, but at least I’m willing to acknowledge the cracks in my chosen discipline and question them. Disciplines need critical thinkers in order to evolve, not students like Susan Baker who blithely saunter though academia believing - unconditionally everything proposed by their professors. -
Wendy Wood
3B Psychology
Canadian apartheid To the E&ho?-:
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n my twenty-three years of living, the most horrific scene I have observed was right here in Canada. I was a young boy, and on my way to another destination I passed through an Indian reservation. The scene was one of incredible disparity - immensely substandard housing where most lodgings probably had no electricity or plumbing, muddy dirt roads in bad repair, filthy, raggedly-dressed children who were probably malnourished or hungry. The disturbing irony of this situation is the consciously chosen blindness of Canadians to this injustice. One of the great themes of Canadian history is trying to get the Indians to disappear. Contrary to popular belief, “Indian” is not derogatory or “politically incorrect” -it is proper. But isn’t Canada the best country in the world? We are so “nice” and we
have done so much for the Indians: we have stolen their land, killed them, and attempted to assimilate them. In essence, we have created a system of apartheid. The effects can be seen right here, right now: look at Canadian statistics on employment, suicide, income, and single-parent homes and you will see how much Indians suffer. Surely we can’t be held hostage to our past? Change “hostage”. to “responsible” and see how that sounds, The chosen apathy that “we are not responsible for the world we live in” is a mistake. We are all responsible for the world we live in. If there is a problem in this world, point the finger of blame first at yourself. Instead of listening to whining feminists and separatists, we should focus on real problems.
Fightin’ Irish
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resented in the school paper. 5) We submitted the articles in lots of time and welcomed questions and changes. 6) The ISU is only in its first year of operation and awareness of our goals could have helped our success in the future as a club. 7) It was for a really good cause. Support was behind us from the Feds and Student Societies, it’s unfortunate the “Student” paper wasn’t also. I hope in the future that Imprint takes a broader look at the UW community and the wealth of activities that could be represented in their publication. It is important to participate in change for events, such as the conflict in Northern Ireland, that will impact our lives globally, not just in our sheltered university environment. - Tuturn Muthen Vice-President, UW Irish Students Union
Will the USA live?
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he content of Imprint recently has failed to catch the image of the “University of Waterloo S~z&e~t Newspaper” that you assume as your title. Well in advance of the deadline, the UW Irish Students Union submitted two articles for consideration in the March 13 edition. The articles were particularly timely, coinciding with St. Patrick’s Day on the following Tuesday. Much to my dismay, the articles were not run in Friday’s paper. The one article was a history of St. Patrick’s Day, which might have helped people appreciate the cultural celebration more.The second one deserved recognition because it was in support of a good cause. It was outlining our club’s event, “No More Violence,” which is an international Postcards for Peace campaign in Northern Ireland. Our club was going to be selling the postcards on Tuesday. The article should have been included in the paper for a variety of reasons: I) It was an event to bring the UW community together in a show of our spirit and support outside of the university. 2) It emphasized the diversity of events and reflected a Feds club involvement at UW. 3) Another article on St. Pat’s Day was included about live entertainment at the Bomber. Our booth was going to be in the SLC and a few lines could’ve been added to this article to let people know all their alternatives that day. 4) Many other times Imprint has printed information about other clubs’ events. For example, two issues ago, recipes were included from various ethnic clubs on camDUS. Our club should also be rep-
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have got to get a few things off of my chest. The United Students Association has got to be the most poorly run organization here at the University of Waterloo. The problems start right at the top. The President, although a nice person, is totally incapable oforganizingand heading thestu-
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dent group. The Vice-President can’t even tell you the time of day. A Vice-President that never knows what the hell is going on is useless and basically that’s what she is. Asking her a question is like talking to a brick wail, only the odds of some response is greater with the brick wall. The USA was formed in the first term of this year by two friends that are currently on work term. Since their departure in January, the USA has been without any intelligent leadership. As a multi-cultural organization, the USA was a great idea. Membership is down primarily because the current President failed to I recruit aggressively. The USAwas the second largest student group first term - this term you might be able tocount its members with your fingers and toes. The USA executive is basically a group of people whose sole reason for being part of the Executive is havingsomething toadd to their weak resumes. Please don’t get me wrong, there. are some keen and eager individuals involved -the treasurer is quite enthused when it comes to collecting the members hip fees. The USA recently took on the task of organizing a fashion show which is scheduled to take place today (March 20) at Ilagey Hall. Have you heard anything about it? Probably not. Advertising for this charity show began continued
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If you could go back in time and kill t-lltler when he was a baby, would you? lfyou say -yes,” consider three words: Michael Jackson Junior. You know what you have to do.
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Manifest Discontent - Part III Lands for Life
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verything on earth is connected, and all forms of life depend on these connections. This does not exclude the human species, even though we like to see ourselves as being separate from everything else. This “independence” belief is our excuse for trying to dominate and control Mother Earth. We generally fail to recognize our dependence on the other species and we ignore or avoid our place in the web of life. Wilderness Action Group (WAG) focuses on current wilderness issues and related topics. Currently, they are addressing “Lands for Life.” “Lands for Life” is a land-use planning process recently set in motion by the Ontario government to determine the future of almost half of Ontario’s land base. Over the next few months, the preservation and uses (including tourism and industrial uses) of this land will be decided, and will result in the completion of Ontario’s park system. For better or for worse, a framework will be established for the use and management of public lands for the next generation. By mid-June, the first phaseof “Lands for Life” will end. The three regional Round Table committees (Boreal East, Boieal West, and Great Lakes-St. Lawrence) will recommend Regional Land Use Strategies co the Minister of Natural Resources, John Snobelen, in June 19%. Do we need protected areas?Yes. Wild1ife populations, old growth forests, and wetlands will be lost if they are oat protected. Tourism and other uses of forests are growing in economic importance and are important to the job diversification of northern communities. Do Ontario residents want new protected areas? Yes. A recent Oracle Research poll shows 82 percent of Ontarians would support an Ontario Government decision to protect Ontario’s remaining wilderness areas. What is a protected area? According to the World Conservation Union, a protected area is one where industrial activities are excluded, especially logging, mining, hydro-electric and oil, and gas development. Why does the Partnership for Public Lands suggest that 15-20 percent of public lands’& protected? Research compiled by the Partnership for Public Lands - the cooperative effort of the World Wildlife Fund of Canada, the Federation of Ontario Naturalists, and Wildlands League, tells us that 15-20 percent is the minimum area needed to maintain Ontario’s ecological and economic health. This 15-20 percent of public lands will include lands for parks, remote wilderness, wildlife habitat, oldgrowth forests, wetlands, wilderness-based tourism, and other employment opportunities. How much forest is protected now? At this time, only 5.9 percent of the forests in the Lands for Life planning area are protected, while the vast majority of Crown land is dedicated to the forestry industry. NOW ti tie timG for you to speak forcefully on behalf of our natural heritage and influence rhe Lands for Life process. Speakers from the Federation of Ontario Naturalists will discuss the ULands for Life” issue on Tuesday, March 24 at 10 a.m. in Arts Lecture 113 and also at 230 p.m. in the Engineering Lecture Hall 105. Plan to be there to show you care!
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forget where I heard it, but the phrase always stuck with me: “I won’t, and therefore I can’t.” It’s a defeatist attitude towards life, but an age-old topic because it begs the question of free wi11. That’s my subject this week (and almost every other week). However, it is with considerable regret that I announce that next week’s column will be my last. While I am aware of a backlash against my articles, that doesn’t phase me - backlash, I can handle; school, I can’t. Any good manager could tell you that different people are motivated by different things. The challenge of the manager is to make decisions based on the corporate mantra of “growth, growth, growth,” but to motivate employees according to their own personal needs for fulfillment. Of course, even a university is a political institution. Different students have different goals for their education, and this typically results in a choice between interest and employability. I made the mistake of.taking engineering for interest’s sake... oil and water don’t mix. It’s a seller’s market in education these days, which means that the university has few responsibilities. They give you a bunch of stuff to learn and they call it a degree. There’s a certain arrogance to this approach -that they so blatantly disregard the luxury of keeping courses interesting. After all, why &uM they care? So many students are motivated by marks. A boring, easy course is preferable to an in-
OutRage
by Lauren Stephen
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pinions about homosexuality generally divide into two categories, essentialists who believe there is something within people that makes them gay or straight, and social constructionists who believe our sexuality is shaped by social forces. Those who believe people are born gay, essentialists, point to rhe fact rhat every culture throughout history has had some form of same-sex desire. Those who believe society shapes our sexuality, constructionists, point to the vast differences in sexuality between cultures. One of the mistakes we often make when we think about sexuality is to believe that what seems true in the here and now has afways been true. For example, many believe that heterosexuality has always seemed “normal” to people, and hdmosexuality always “abnormal.” In fact, the very notion of classifying someone as homosexual or heterosexual is relatively new: the terms first appeared in the late nineteenth century. continued
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teresting, difficult one. I’ve even heard that university is supposed to build discipline...learning boring subjects is just preparation for the unpleasant tasks we must occasionally endure in everyday life. Hey, maybe I’m way out of line here, but what if I don’t want to learn discipline? My mama used to make me eat brussel sprouts, but I don’t put t/taton my resume (maybe I will now). Now, I’m not perfect; discipline is a valuable trait. But it seems rather perverse to discourage self-motivated students simply because, despite their conscious efforts to do well, they know deep down that they are wasting their time. That’s what I mean: I won ‘t, and therefore I con % As Freud knew, there is more than one decision centre in the body. Even T’eBiH~ acknowledges that: “the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” I can’t blame my conscious self for wanting a diploma and the money that comes with it, but.1 can’t blame my unconscious self for not wanting to waste my time. And thus, I give up. I can’t: hate my instincts, because they define me. If I was able to endure boredom then I would be a different person. It is perhaps from this dichotomy that we have invented the idea of free will. The fact that our bodies are often loath to comply with our good intentions may seem to be an argument against free will, but the very fact that we can resist what is in our nature suggests the opposite.
Many of the things we take for granted about sexuality today don’t apply before the nineteenth century. People didn’t think about their identities as bound up in sexuality. If you were attracted to members of yourown sex you wou1dn’t have thought of yourself as essentially different from other people. Indeed, before the nineteenth century same-sex desire was seen as something that could happen to anyone. For most of this century gay people have argued that we are “born gay.” Recently, though, more and more straight people seem to be making this claim. I normally try to think the best of people, but it occurs to me that you either believe people are born gay or you believe that homoerooic desire is something that anyone can experience under certain circumstances. I think some straight people who claim that people are “born gay” are really rejecting the possibility of homoerotic desire within themselves by asserting that they were “born straight.”
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the week of the event. Somebody please tell me how the hell you can expect to get a good turnout if nobody knows about the damn thing? Okay, so nobody is going to come, but you know what’s even worse? This fashion show probably won’t have any clothes because the female who was placed in charge of organizing the clothes hardly knows her right from her left. This person, who I will not name, is too involved in gossip, jealousy and deceit to do her job. Unfortunately, she’s too busy talking rather than doing. One good thing about the whole event
is the commitment from the models, who have sacrificed many hours of sleep due to a11 the nonsense and worked hard to get the routines down. When this mess is all said and done, I won’t have to deal with those involved, preoccupied with being two-faced, ever again. Next week’s Imprint headline: the United Students Association, was found dead of an apparent suicide. It had been having problems for some time. Rest In Peace United Students Association (September 1997 to March 1998.) Nobody will miss you. . .
Friday, March
The Besz
Dispenser
20, 1998
by Mark Besz
St. Paddy was a drunkard
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t. Patrick’s Day has come and gone. I hope everyone has recovered by now. But exactly what did drinking green beer have to do with a saint who drove all the serpents in Ireland into the sea? Maybe it can only be discovered by drinking yourself. Over research, I’d pick drinking too. But St. Patrick’s Day is not the only example of a holiday completely without the original meaning. There’s St. Valentine’s Day and Christmas. Yeah, Jesus wasn’t a saint, but he’s religious. So is Hallowe’en, but now that’s about candy. I’m pretty upset with all this displacement of meaning. Why do we drink beer and wear green for St. Paddy’s Day? I’m sure it came from the Irish, who were no slouches at drinking and partying. And don’t ask about the St. Valentine’s Day’s missed message. I don’t know. And Christmas, well I don’t know but I’m pretty sure we celebrate it on the Festival of Lights, back in the days of oppression against Christians. Then presents came into ic. And vacations. Hey, heis the messiah. Well, for Christians anyway. Why can’t we just make up holidays? We have two or three for drinkers (this depends what country and religion you are), one for lovers, one for gifts, one for candy, one for turkey, and Labour day. Now what else do we need? I say a holiday every day of the week. Rotating. Monday can be recovery day, Tuesday is gift day, Wednesday drinking day, Thursday lovers day, Friday candy day, Saturday drinking day part II, and Sunday can be Labour day. Let’s try that.
Gang warfare on the bus
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s it just me, or have our buses become areas where gangs confer? Not with each other vocally, but with scratching and writing on our bus system. Why? I’m almost reading the story of Boyz in the Hood traveling on the Number 12, seeing a guy named Thumper marked for a 187 on the 7. This is getting ridiculous. When did we become the States? Who wants to? I hate that. Kids are getting stabbed in class, girl gangs are beating up other girls, guys gang-beating someone with a flashlight. This is Canada! What do these kids need to be violent for? Since when did Kitchener have a ghetto? Did I miss something? Teen angst doesn’t account for this. I think some kids are trying to be tough, because they have nothing better to do with their time, and so they beat others. Is this the cause of movies and TV? Possibly, but let’s not get into that censorship issue. We should beat these kids. Throw away the young offenders. Let’s become Beijing, bring on the bamboo sticks. No, let’s not do that. That’s Jerry Springer talking again. But how do we solve this problem? Bring in the YMCA youth organization? Maybe Mike Harris is causing this. Or Captain Chr&ien. I swear, he’s a pirate. I can’t help but say that. He must be. But I digress. We need to solve this. Either way, I want a gun. Because if this is kids wanting to be in South-Central L.A., then we’ve got a problem, and I for one want a sidearm. If they want to be the U.S., then maybe we should send them there and tell them to fend for themselves. I bet they’d come crying back and eat some back-bacon in silence.
What fish is this? The aquaculture isn’t quite so refined without biotechnolo-w by Jessica Imprint
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eep in a fish market of Japan, whale meat was being sold. Where’s Officer Tobin? Was the whale illegally caught? Send it to forensics! They have the technology, they can test the slab of meat to detect where it came from. Dr. Patricia Schulte knows it’s all in the genes. It’s no revelation that the physique of fish does not differ much KO the eye. But getting into the genetic material of a fish will reveal the location of fish breeding populations, or the st.oc.k structure, of an ocean. Knowing this is essential to protect fish families from being depleted as they were in the past. Fish from the same family will have the same generic make-up. IffishfromNorwayand fish off the coast of Newfoundland are genetically similar then they are likely from the same family. There may be interbreeding in the family of disparate environments or the entire family may simply like to go on vacations to Norway. So the way this works for the guys with the rods and
Growing the top minnow without the top soil. Minnow
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hooks and trawlers is if the fish are a travellin’ or interbreeding family cheycan be fished without danger of reducing the genetic diversity of the fish stocks. Genetic techniques are also
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being used to help fill the fish gap in our tummies since the moratorium on fish harvesting from the East Coast. Fish farming has been the alternative for harvesting in the Atlantic. The fish are grown
through this aquaculture method, much like cattle or corn in agriculture. The aquaculture has not used the methods of selective breeding to refine stocks since it is not a practical means for fish hatcheries or farms: it takes years to develop and it isn’t error-proof. However, “. . . no human scientific endeavour is error-proof,” asserts Dr, Schulte. This lack of perfection extends to the new techniques in biotechnology applications on fish. Trout were genetically engineered to produce more growth hormone so that they could grow to maturity in less than three to four years. Those trout that produced too much growth hormone developed into an unusual shape. So do the benefits of geneticengineering fish outweigh the risks? “It depends on what you’re doing and how you’re doing it,” Dr. Schulte said. The beneficial applications of genetic engineering in fish is evident in the DNA vaccines developed for trout, says Dr. Schulte. Just as viruses spread more effectively when people crowd inside in the winter, fish in the close confinements of a farming pond
are suzptible to disease. DNA vaccines have shown to be more effective against intracellular pathogens (the same nastyinsideyour-cell type of pathogen as leprosy and malaria in humans). DNA vaccines are also more persistent in the bodies of a fish than injected vaccines because the DNA will be expressed in protein form many times. Dr, Schulte warns that species that are geneticfily engineered should not be allowed into the wild to prevent the modified genome from propagating, even though the risks of their survival is low. One way of preventing this is to make the genetically modified fish sterile, Dr. Schulte said.
The fruits of aquacultural labour. photo
by Laurie Bulchak
- The squeaky bacteria get the grease Shoring up the ways of these bacterial .cleaning machines after oil spills by Nicole
Sukdeo
special to Imprint
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ioremediation is not a form of conflict resolution for Biology majors that bicker over lab equipment. However, bioremediation is a means of exploiting microorganisms to remove environmental pollutants. It’s sort of like using bacteria as microscopic Groundskeeper Willies if you will. The strategy behind using microorganisms to degrade pollutants is to accelerate the biodegradation of the offending chemical. The repertoire of conversion for microorganisms used in bioremediation includes degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents and transformation of metals. An example of such a transformation is a little flagellate that turns a harmful pesticide into carbon dioxide and water. It is not magic, but the metabolic capacities of the wee beasties (credited for these feats of conversion) could be the envy of any alchemist. One of the major pollutants
removed by bioremediation is petroleum. Of course the situational context for this environmental cleansing includes oil spills and underground leakage of stored xylene benzene and toluene which meanders into groundwater Bioremediation of this sort is not used for people who like eating Vaseline, as there are different behavioral rherapies for this problem. Oil spills have been a source of contamination for many coastal marine environments. The indigenous population of microorganisms in these areas are often capable of degrading the petroleum hydrocarbons. The normal populations of such “degrader” organisms is less than one percent of the total microbial population but can increase to between one and ten percent when exposed to hydrocarbon pollutants. Bioremediation by these
natural biota is often facilitated in oil spill clean ups by adding nutrients to the polluted area by means of fertilizers. Some of these microbial fertilizers are formulated to be oleophilic so that they are trapped in the oil to be metabolized by the janitorial microor-
ganisms as they munch on the marine meanies. For polluted soils with hydrocarbon pollutants where degrading microbiota may be absent, mixed cuItures of microorganisms are used to inoculate the affected area. A genetically engineered pseudomonad capable of hydrocarbon degradation was developed and patented in the US but has never been used to treat contamination since there are usu-
ally sufficient concentrations of microbial Mr. Cleans lurking in the soil or water waiting eagerly to do their part in the housekeeping of the oblate spheroid we call home. The Exxon Valder, spill that ruined the lustre of the 80’s, culminated in the opportunity to study bioremediation with fertilizer application. It was the largest application of this technology ever. Talk about makinglemonade from life’s oily lemons. The use of two fertilizers Inipol and Customblen were used on cobble shorelines. Within two to three weeks the areas of treated shorelines were observed to be cleaner than non-bioremediated shorelines. Monitoring by a joint team from Exxon and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revealed a fivefold increase in oil biodegradation rates for areas treated with Inipol ‘and CustombIen. The effectiveness
of this “shoreline rehabilitation,” in addition to lack of acute toxicity to marine test species pushed bioremediation to the forefront of technology for removing oil pollutants. This technology is ntlt the sole means of oil cleanup but it’s a key part of cleanup protocol. Naturally-occurring microorganisms have been used in most bioremediation operations; however, genetic engineering (big surprise) has been used to extend bacterial capabilities. Research in Japan has resulted in a Pseudomo9tas strain that can tolerate solvent environments containing 50% toluene. Such research is imperative since chemical crap accumulates in places that are not the Welcome Wagon for our microbial friends: The bacteria as a bouncerforchemical delinquents is an ally in the fight against pollution. I, for one, will be wary of the day when a pseudomonad is genetically engineered to wash dishes, darn socks, and take phone messages.
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Fish sticks Ancient fish and salmon return to their stomping grounds by Mike Waite and Craig Hickie special to Imprint
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fter a long and disheartening absence, four seemingly lost species of fish are making a comeback in Lake Ontario. The sightings of sturgeon, fake trout, lake herring and deepwater sculpin are being taken as signs that the quality of the once notoriously polluted Great Lake is slowly improving. Although scientists do not know precisely why the fish are returning, it is generally considered to be a result of an improvement in water quality that began with environmental measures in the
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The return of these fish is extremely significant, especially considering that few people alive today have seen these types of fish. In order to confirm the identity of the newly found deep-water sculpin, researchers had to study pickled samples taken in the 1920s. The discovery of the sturgeon is particularly exciting for scientists who rank it among the most spectacular native fish in the Great Lakes. It can grow to a length of more than two metres, has a life span of more than 200
years and can weigh more than an adult human. Although aging sturgeon are occasionally caught in Lake Ontario, it is the discovery of young fish which is causing excitement. Scientists warn that although these discoveries point to a recov-
ery in the lake, the number of fish spotted is still very small. According to Tom Stewart of the Glenora Fisheries Station in Picton, “The signs are certainly in the right direction, but we don’t want to be over-confident.”
Live long, dear salmon Contrary to earlier beliefs, many salmon from North American rivers roam far at sea in the North Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea. Sockeye and chinook salmon from northwest Alaska, for example, may migrate across the Bering Sea to areas close to Kamchatka, USSR., and south of the Aleutian Islands into the North Pacific
Ocean; the sockeye also migrate eastward to the Gulf of Alaska. Salmon such as the pink, chum, and coho from central and southeast Alaska, British Columbia, and Washington State, migrate out into the northeastern Pacific and Gulf of Alaska. Many steelhead trout from Washington and Oregon are known to migrate far at sea to areas off the Alaskan Peninsula. Some salmon migrate several thousand miles from the time they leave the rivers as juveniles until they return as adults. A chinook salmon tagged in the central Aleutian Islands and recovered a year later in the Salmon River, Idaho, had traveled about 3,500 miles; a steelhead trout tagged south of Kiska Island (western Aleutians) was recovered about six months and 2,200 miles later in the Wynoochee River, Washington. Some salmon live a long time (you can deduct years here for the ones caught and eaten by us): Pacific salmon: 7 years chinook: 7 years sockeye: 7 years silver: 4 years chum: 6 years pink: 2 years Atlantic salmon: 8 years Steelhead trout: 8 years Withfi/es from The Toronto Star.
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Science Digest by Mike Waite specid to Imprint
Honourable Mathematics
Mention in Competition
A team of UW mathematics students has earned an honourable mention in the 1997 William Lowell Putnam Mathematics competition. The prestigious competition, written by 2,s 10 top undergraduate students from more than 400 colleges and universities in Canada and the United States, is “well known for its difficulty” according to Prof. Chris Small of the department of statistics and actuarial science. The UW team, composed of Donny Cheung, Richard Hoshino and Derek Kisman, obtained a ranking of 10th place which was just good enough for an honourable mention.
Cucumber
and... licorice?
A recen tly released study conducted at Chicago’s Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation has sniffed out some surprising results about arousing scents. Thestudy, which involved 30 women aged 18 to 40, found that exposure to a combination of cucumber and licorice smells caused an average increase in vaginal blood-flow of 14 percent. Rates of vaginal blood-flow are considered conventional indicators of sexual arousal in women. Other smells with strong effects were those of baby powder, and pumpkin pie combined with lavender. Men’s cologne, charcoal-barbequed meat and cherry all appeared to be big turnoffs. A similar study conducted three years ago, involving 55 men aged 18 to 64, found that pumpkin pie with lavender caused the greatest arousal in men. The researchers acknowledged that these results should not be blindly attributed to the entire population since they failed to consider many factors such as age, ethnicity or sexual orientation. They offered a number of possible explanations, most of which related to the psychological association of smells.
Messy handwriting? Computers are not the answer
automatically showed the greatest improvements. One possible explanation of the results is that, by producing the letters automatically, more of the child’s mental resources will be freed up for other activities.
Debate
continues over life in meteorite?
So what ever happened to that martian meteorite which allegedly contained evidence of life? Eighteen months after the initial findings of meteorite ALH84001 were released, the game of scientific investigation continues, although the teams look remarkably unchanged. According to Allan Treiman of the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, “There was a quick division into a few groups that believed it and many more that didn’t. I haven’t seen anybody change their mind.” A large amount of alleged evidence exists on both sides of the debate. David McKay, one of the scientists involved with the initial announcement, and his team have been spending much of the last year and a half searching for bacteria on earth which would prove that the hypothesized creatures are at least possible. Much of their theory depends on the discovery of an unusua1 mix of organic compounds which could have come from decomposing Martian germs. However, opponents of the theory claim that this mix could have come from inorganic chemical reactions. Even if “there is no question in our minds that there is evidence for life in ALH84001,” as McKay claims, the question of where the life originated still remains. Two studies released in January claim that the meteorite is highly contaminated with Earthly organic material, According to Jeffrey Bada of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California, “This meteorite has just too complex a history to tell us whether life ever existed on Mars. To answer that question, we’re going to have to go to the planet and either analyze the rocks there more thoroughly than Viking did or bring samples back.”
Stephen As the computer age progresses, it sometimes seems like messy handwriting is becomingmuch morecommon but much less of an obstacle. However, despite the prevalence of computers in homes and schools, a recent study in Seattle has shown that teaching children how to write neatly may be as important as ever. The study, which involved 144 grade one students, found that by practicing their penmanship, children develop stronger composition skills. Of the 144 children, those who learned to write letters the most
Hawking in Toronto
to talk
Stephen Hawking, the renowned physicist, author of A BriefHistog of Time, will be makingan appearance in Toronto next month. Hawking is scheduled to give a talk on his search for a Theory of Everything at Convocation Hall at the University of Toronto on ApriI 27. He’ will be here in Ontario to help inaugurate the $70 million Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. With files from Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, UWInfo, and Scientific American.
Don’t call it St. Patty’s Day St. Patrick’s Day has become a celebration of all things Irish by Mike Irish
Rooney Student Union President
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n March 17, we saw hundreds of thousands of drinkers and their designated drivers head to bars and pubs around the world in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Similarly, in what has been a long standing tradition at Waterloo, students lined up for hours to make it into the Bomber and have a drink of the green beer and revel in all the St. Pat’s atmosphere. But as they were waiting in that line that seemed to take forever, it offered time to reflect on what Saint Patrick’s day is all about. St. Patrick, as the story goes, drove all the snakes from Ireland, though no snakes actually existed on the Emerald Isle. What St. Patrick really did was introduce Christianity to lreland. He was born in the west of Roman Britain some time around 389 A.D. As a boy he was taken to Co. Antrim, in the North of Ire-
land, by Irish pirates where he was sold into slavery. He escaped six years later and trained as a missionary. He reported to Ireland to challenge the Druids and convert the kings of Ireland to Christianity. Legend suggests that he lived to the ripe old age of 104. He is buried in the churchyard of Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, Co. Down, along with other Irish saints, St. Brigid and St. Columba. So revered was St. Patrick that his name was never used as a first name out of respect until the late 17th century. Now, one in four Irish males is named after their patron saint. The parades that have become common place are a relatively new phenomenon which evolved mainly on this side of the Atlantic as an expression of Irish patriotism. In fact, the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in New York are larger than those in Dublin. St. Patrick’s Day was originally a very sombre affair though, with the pubs closed+ The large American celebrations, and to a
lesser extent Canadian celebratims, were a way of bringing together the Irish community in a day of carefree fun. The North American Irish
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hey’re fun, they’re cool, and they’re the first faces you see upon your arrival at UW. Of course, I’m talking about the illustrious fresh leader. This fall, 800 enthusiastic, eager soulswill takeon the taskofshowing approximately 4000 frosh the best time they’ve ever had. I am a member of the newly formed Orientation Training Team and as a trainer my job is toensure that each and every leader is prepared for the task at hand. I have the deepest respect for all former and future leaders. As a former leader and current trainer, I can say from experience that being a part of frosh week means having incredible energy, extreme sensitivity, openmindedness, awareness and, above all, an insatiable desire to have fun. As most people know, this year all potential leaders must complete four sessions dealing with the Principles of Orientation, Harassment and Diversity,
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hearts, blue diamonds, yellow stars, green clovers, and purple horseshoes outside the Bomber. photo by Weran Green experienced harsh discrimination in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and these celebrations, along
Future leaders undergo training to ensure safety during Frosh week Alcohol and Drug Awareness, and Hazing and Initiation. Some of our goals include: de-emphasis on alcohol consumption and the reduction of binge-drinking, the elimination of hazing, and the promotion of unity between all six faculties. The sessions are not only to instruct, but also to encourage open dialogue about topics such as: underage drinking, drug use, inter-faculty rivalries, racism, homophobia, sexual assault, adjusting to university life, and a host of other subjects relevant to frosh week, Our goal is to work together so that frosh week is enjoyable for all new students regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or any other lifestyle choices. The sessions are also chockfull of useful information, like how to put someone in the Bacchus position or who to contact in case of emergencies. Leaders are also briefed on all the cool resources around campus (you know, the ones most people forgot existed). The fourteen Orientation Trainers themseives make up an
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extremely diverse group. We represent all six faculties and come from a variety of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. As part of our own training, we were required to participate in the same four modules that the leaders are required to take. Each one of us had a unique perspective on the issues that were raised. We learned from each and learned to respect one another, even when we disagreed. By far the best part of the job is learning about different people’s perspectives; it’s really helped to open my mind up EO whole new ways of thinking. I guess that’s the point of all this. As leaders, we want the frosh to understand that UW is a university that has room for al1 kinds of different ideas and outlooks on life. The frosh need to feel that they have come to a place where they are respected for who they are. We want every single frosh to have a blast no matter who they are or where they come from. So if you are up to the task of making frosh week ‘98 the best one yet, come see us. We want you!
American culture, the event became a day for all, regardless of cultural background, to head to
the pubs and enjoy the Irish experience to its fullest. Almost all North American bars have adopted some sort of Paddy’s (don’t say Patty’s) Day celebration, but have lost some of the authentic flavour. However, there are many authentic pubs which still present an old fashioned celebration, with dancers, live music, and a refreshing lack of green food colouring in the beer. So, rather than a commemoration of a Saint’s day, St. Patrick’s Day has become a celebration of everything Irish: music, food, culture, and history. Of course, there is no better a place to celebrate this than in the local pub, the cornerstone of Irish social life. Next year, when you’re waiting in the monstrous line to get into the Bomber, you can say that you are a little more knowledgeable about the background of St. Patrick’s Day and you can more readily appreciate the Irish atmosphere. Hope that you enjoyed the band, the beer and the craic. Slainte’!
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Funky fashion at Hagey Hall4 United Students Association show to benefit Children’s Wish Foundation &~yTara Markides special to Imprint
which h,as organized acharity fashion show to raise money for the Children’s Wish Foundation. The LJSA organizes various activities in order to raise money for charities and get involved in the community. The fashion show planned for tonight (Friday, March 20) was organized by Leildni, Melanie, Mariel, and
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Charine, who are all UWstudents. To make this fashion show different from any other, the organizers decided to use a theme. This being Grammy Awards Night (Box Office) and Hollywood glitz and glam. There will be speakers who will introduce the different sce.nes, and the clips will consist
r UW Bridge team places second at nationals by Danny Miles speciaI to Imprint
Waterloo Gold, a team consisting of five players: Michael Brown (second year Math), Jehran Chua (third year Math), Edmund Fok (fourth year Engineering), Richard Gallant (second year Math), and Gaston Tsang (third year Math). Waterloo Black cruised through Saturday’s round robin, finishing on top and easijy quatifying for Sunday’s final. Waterloo Cold came close to making it to the final but came up just short. Final Round Robin Standings: Waterloo Black 130 Toronto C 115 Toronto A 112 Queen’s 94 Waterloo Gold 86 Toronto B 56 McGill 37 In Sunday’s final, Waterloo Black met University of Toronto
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his past weekend at the University of Toronto, seven teams from four schools gathered for the fourth annual Canadian IJniversity Bridge Championships. UW has finished second in the event twice, but has never won. Waterloo sent two teams to attempt to capture its first national championship. Waterloo Black was the heavy favourite going into the event. The team consisted ofCohn Lee (fourth year Math), David Halasi (first year Laurier student),Danny Miles (second year Math), Kevin Purbhoo (fourth year Math), and Drew Gillen, non-playingcaptain (fifth year Biology). Also playing in the event was
“C.” UW took the early lead and led by 15.5 at the half. However, a heartbreaking second half saw U of T reel in Waterloo Black and end up winning the national title, 72-58.5. Despite the loss, UW continues co be the Ieading university when it comes to developing bridge players. Recent UW graduate Eric Sutherland has represented Canada in four World Junior Championships, from as near as Hamilton and as far as Indonesia. David and Colin (from Waterloo Black) also played for Canada in last year’s Worlds, in Hamilton. Many other top players have graduated from Waterloo, and the future looks just as bright. Congratulations to both our teams: Waterloo Black and Waterloo Gold!
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of the models dancing, putting on skits, or showing off their particular type of clothing. The scenes will consist of movie themes from films such as MI%, Traipirsponkg, Liti& lt {emuid, and even PWIQ Wunzan. It will be wild and unusual, with almost no runway strolling or anorexic models. The clothes have been donated by independent designers as well as by stores such as Laura’s Store, Bootlegger and Athlete’s World. The models (volunteers) who auditioned three or four months ago, have been rehearsing hard, mostly during unusual hours, ever since.
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Inthida Ngeth, a first year science-business co-op student, states that the show started off slow but has developed into something fantastic. She choreographed a scene from Trainspottirrg with “Born Slippy” by Underworld as the music. Her dancers will be wearing funky dance club outfits. The atmosphere will be relaxed and unusual, Everyone is welcome and all money raised will go to the Children’s Wish Foundation. The show will start at 7 p.m. at Hagey Hall. Tickets at $5 each will be sold at the door. Come out, see a great show, and support a worthy charity.
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Oil’s not well in Edmonton. ous question thar. fans of the Edmoncan Uiierti wilt. have tu ask themselves in the very near future. For those not aware of the situation, here it is in. a nutshell. Former Oiler tJwner Peter Pock,iingtan ran ineo serious financial truthleg, and had to give up the Oilers and their ancillary companies to the possession of the Al berta Treasury Branches. The ATB was looking to unload the Oilers, and Texas miflionaire Les Alexander offered up $82.5 million to move the team to Houston. The ATB gave focai investors until last week to come up with $70 million to keep the team in Edmonton. A group of 17 investors, including Spawn auteur Todd McFarXane have apparently come up with the dough to make the deal go through, and the Oilers now appear to be staying in Edmonton. That, unfortunately, is where the real cash crunch comes into play. It took many months of financial wrangling for the Edmonton group to came up wirh the requisite $70 million co purchase the team. In rhe end, they had to bring on boardsmm#tzg &$&~~&@!~to meet that financial goal, Whar happens when the team needs money to pay for things like, oh, player sala-
ries? So far, Edmonton is, if they make the fiw mund of the playoffs, a break-even ream. At best. They’d have to win the Stanley Cup to put; up a real profit for, thcseason.That inscabilityturns themintoawounded seal in a sea full of sharks when it comes to’ free agency. Last year, Tampa Bay Lightning center Chris Gratton became a restricted free agent, and the Philadelphia Flyers offered up a lot of money for his services, knowing full well that Tampa wouldn’t be able tu match the offer. So, Tampa’s best player is a Flyer. and Tampa gets a bunch af rejects that the Flyers didn’t even want. That situation is almost sure to happen in Edmonton this summer. Doug Weight, the team’s top scorer is a restricted free agent, and a team with deep pockets, like the Anaheim Mighty Ducks can sign Weight to an offer sheet with a ridiculous amount up frunt in a signing bonus that Edmonton won’t be abie to pay, They’ll have to decline to match the offer, and fose their best player. Add to that situations like the unreptricted Curtis Joseph, who will get a lot more money not to pIap in Edmonton and you have the makings rrf a very painful situation. Yes, Edmonton fans will still be able to watch their beloved Oilers skate at rhc Northlands Coliseum fur a few mtlre years, But, what happens wheti the Oilers can’t afford tu retain their goad players and wind up fieldinga team rharcouldn’r:be~~atop WHL franchise on it’s best:nighd Attendance drops, corporate support drops, and rhe team moves to Houston in five years, instead of tomorrow. Instead of rhe potential-Iaden team the; fans know now, the Oilers would become the Montreal Expos of the NH.,, Ihesn’t really seem qlorch $70 million, does it?
Mike Stroeder’s gonna have to go vertical a few times if the Warriors expect to make some noise in the CIAU finals this weekend in Halifax. photo
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n the wake of the release of the phoenix last Tuesday, let me get pseudo-mythical. Wow. So the Wilson Cup went horrible, Waterloo’s Warriors came out soft and fell behind 43-25 at half and, despite a late-inning bomb session, lost. So, they still go to Halifax and they get ranked eighth. What did you expect? The LaurentiaAVees are ranked numero uno in the land and are loaded with talent and skills. They are no doubt the favorites in the country. Ok, now let’s get real. Mike D style. Laurentian is overrated. They play in the country’s softest league (other than the Quebec lcaguc where most Ontario high school teams would make the playoffs-
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sorry Bishop’s, you’re overrated too). In their own rambunctious environment against the unranked Waterloo, they should have won by 30 if they were as good as billed, but sorry, no. Why is Mano Watsa smiling? ‘Cause he knows they’re soft. Though quite ironic, ir. is a good thing the Warriors get the top tanked V guys. Straight up, Dongelmans is the real deal, but Gary Bailey is overrated. Yes, three-time AllCanadian. Yes, Mr. At hlete of the Week, your game’s soft. Waterloo ;olls 75-63. They play Mac second round in a pitch battle decided on free throws 82-7.5. The finals against Uvic are tough, but 3 late game three by Remy Donaldson seals it. National Champions. You heard it here first. Get your~&~~lse at thl: FEDoffice. Get your hoopon at the Basketcase Invitationa! Pickup hoop tourney. Get your vision blurred watching all that b-ball.
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‘m going to go out on a limb and predict that the rookie of the year in the National League will be a first baseman. Ok, so that’s not much of a prediction. There are at least six teams in the National League who could frontline a rookie first baseman, and all six prospects are homer-popping sluggers who can also spray the ball around the field and post a solid batting average. They arc: ‘Travis Lee (Arizona Diamondbacks), Todd f Ielton ((Norado Rockies), Ron Wright (Pittsburgh Pirates), LXxrek Lee (Florida Marlins), Paul Koncrko (Los Angeles Dodgers), and Brad Fullmer (Non treal Expos). Of the six, the best pure talent is ‘I’rwis Lee. He can hit for average and power, takes a high number of walks, and plays a smooth game at first base. Konerko is a can’t miss kid who will anchor the right side of the Dodger infield for years to come, as soon as they can clear a space at first for him. Fullmer, for the moment, will do the same for the Expos, but we all know what happens to hot Expo prospects, right? All three are ready to step into the spotlight and product right now. Wright is a developing talent who will take a year or so to hit his stride, but Pirates management believe that Wright will decome their starting first baseman, and a part of a very promising infield when the rest of their prospects make it to the majors. The lesser of two Lees, Derrek has to step into the breach for the listing Florida Mariins. Acquired in the deal that sent Kevin Brown to San Diego, Lee had an off year in the power department after moving up to Triple-A. The Marlins are counting on him to produce, and you can be sure they’ll give him every chance to do so. Todd Helton is the enigma of the group, because it will be hard to accurately gauge his true ability. ffe’s put up good numbers in the minor leagues, but hasn’t shown the same purepower numbers that the others in this class have put up. Thanks to the thin air in Colorado, he will see a distinct improvement in Xs numbers, at least in terms of average. That alone could place him as the l’ront runner for the Rookie of the Year crows. First base has always been the key to a Ltam’s offensive production. These days, it’s essential for teams to bring in power
hitters to occupy the first base slot and drive in a lot of runs. Look no furrhcr than Mark M&wire, Frank Thomas, MO Vaughn, Andres Galarraga, Kaphael PalmeiroJ’ino Martinez, Jeff Ragwell or Tony Clark for proof. Each of these men are the big mt’n in their team’s offense, and each of the teams that These guys are on are at least contenders for the playoffs. Look at the teams without a run-producing first-baseman, and in most cases, you set teams that aren’t contending for the post season. Granted, there are exceptions like AL West contenders Seattle and Anaheim, both offer rosters that are so stocked in other areas that they can get by with a decent first sacker. One of the first positions that each of the two expansion teams, Arizona and Tampa Bay sought to solidify was first base. While the Diamondbacks grabbed Travis Lee on a loophole, the Devil Rays signed up Fred McGriff, a veterin who can still contribute, though not at the elite level. Expect each of these six hot prospects to experience their share of growing pains, but at the end of the year, one of these six will put up the best numbers to claim the coveted Rookie of the Year award. In the divisional races, the Atlanta Braves will once again continue their dominance of the National League East. The Mets will find it difficult to overcome the loss of Todd Hundley, their offensive leader. That significant loss of offensive power should see them come up just short in the wild card hunt. No one else in this division wiI1 challenge. The Marlins and the Phillies are in the midst of massive rebuilding phases and the Expos are, well, the Expos. In the Central, Milwaukee could pull a major surprise and pull off a minor upset in the weakest division in baseball. The other divisional contenders, St. Louis will find a way to underachieve,
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and Houston will be mediocre as always. Houston losing their best pitcher will not help at all. Pirtsburgh will continue to build on the incredible young talent in their system, though don’t expect them to challenge for the division title as they did right up until the end last season. The Cubs and the Reds will continue to toil in misery because of their lack of front-office and on-field talent. Once again, the Cubs will not win the WorId Series. Surprise! The West will be the most
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competitive division in baseball, as any of the Dodgers, Padres, Rockies or Giants could come away with the pennant. Expect the Dodgers to finafly find a way to win and come out just ahead of a Padres team that bears a strong resemblence to Jekyll and Hyde. The Rockies and fast year’s division winners the Giants will watch the playoffs from home. Rounding out the division are the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have the potential to be the best expansion team in modern baseball history, thanks to smart manage-
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ment and a free-spending owner. Lucky for Diamondback fans, their owner isn’t rhe type to pull the rug out from under a winner. On where they will be soon front, the Expos latest crop of future all-stars for other teams is highlighted by Fullmer and second baseman Orlando Cabrera* Both will find themselves in the starting lineup on Opening Day, and should assert themselves as bona fide major leaguers just in time for other teams to reap the benefits. Oh god, am I gIad I’m not an Expos fan.
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Atlanta Braves Manager. Bobby Cox 19% Record: 101-41 /B Am&s Gdm-mgu (Rock), SS Walk Weiss
(Rot-&s) Bye: OF Kenny I.ofon (Indians), SS JeffRhmser (Cubs), ZB Murk Lemke Prognosis: The best regular season team in the majors, they have to prove they can do it in the playoffs, One World Series in seven years at the top is
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Phitadelphia Phillies Manager: Terry Francona 1496 Record: 68-94 OF Bob Abm (Devil Rays), OF Doug Glunville
(Cubs), ZR Murk Lmis (Giuntsj Bye: ZB Mic&ty Morandini (Cubs), SS Knin Stocker (Devil Rays), OF Danny Totiubd Prognosis: Vastly improved in the second half of the season, the Phillies will continue to develop their young players. Still need a lot of work though. The Franchise: Curt Schilling-With Pedro Martinez in Roston, Schilling officially has the strongest arm in
Pittsburgh Pirates Manager: Gene Lament 1996 Record: 79-83
San Diego Padres Manager; Bruce Bochy 19% Record: 76-86
Hi: 3B Dorrg Srmage (Expos) Bye: P S&e Cooke (Rd.), 3R J0e Randa (D&d), 38 Dolt- Svewn ( Yan&tw) Prognosis: A surprise last season, they will continue to advance their young prospects slowly. Two years, and they will pose a serious threat in the Central. The Franchise: Chad Hcrmansen & Aramis Ramirez-Neithcrwill play with the Pirates this year, but the minor league second and third basemen,
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(Rockies), c Dam’n Ffefch- (Blue Jays), of;’ ffenly Rodriguez (Cubs), I B David Segui (Maenets) Prognosis: A lot of young players, no future. The Franchise: Fclipe Alou, the scouring and player development staffs-l’he system keeps producing great young tatcnt, which Alou gets the most out of. Breakdwough: Brad Fullmcr-Thelatest risingstar. By 2001, this first base prospect will bc toiling in another city. Freefall: [Iope-The Expos will not get their new stadium, and should just move now, and cry to keep some of their talent.
Prognosis: Will be hurt by the loss of Kite, and the owner’s rcluctancc to spend. Will have to be content with mediocrity. The Franchise: Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggie-The Killer B’s arc chc lifeblood of the Astros. Bagwcll is a triplecrown threateveryyear, and Biggioisasparkplug that a team would mortgage k’s future to acquire. Breakthrough: Richard Hidalg+Amulci-tool player in center field, Hidalgo may not start the season with the Astros, but he’ll be a major contributor by the end. Freefall: Derek Bell-Another guy who had his Hall of Fame speech written as a rookie, he’s never lived up to the billing.
Prognosis: Like the Cardinals, the Dodgers always stem to find a way not to play as well as they could. They’ve got too much talent not to win the division. The Franchise: Mike Piazza-The best hitting catcher in baseball, he’s bettersuiced as at first base or DH, but he’ll catch for the Dodgers and at the end of the season, wifl make millions of dollars. Breakthrough: Paul Konerko-A hot prospect who can do it all but steal. Problem is, the guy in front of him is a 30 homer, 100 KBI guy the Dodgers are having trouble moving. Freefall: Eric Karros-The most likely candidate to be moved out of town to make room for Koncrko, he’ll be pushed out eventually, Expect his usual production, just don’t expect it to be with the Dodgers.
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hands up everybody thought the Waterbasketball Warriors Halifax this week-
would end. At least those of you who didn’t raise your hands are telling the truth. When the Warriors toppled the top-ranked McMaster University Marauders two weeks ago, they did more than just book a flight to the east coast for the first time since 1986. They renewed a long-sinceabused belief in the manifest destiny of the black and gold men’s basketball program. After enjoying a 15year honeymoon as one of the Canadian Tnterunivcrsiry Athletic Association’s dominant teams-culminating in that last great: Warrior team of Peter Savich, Paul Royce, Tom Schneider, Riob Froese, and others - it was easy to believe that the Warriors’ annual attendance at the elite-eight event was a birth-
right. Surely, UW’s absence from the national championship tournament was merely a temporary setback. As this 1 Z-year drought ends, remember that, in the previous dozen seasons, the Don McCraecoached Warriors went to the nationals eight times, grabbed a title in 1974-75, and would have won a few more if not for the Victoria Vikings. With the arrival in 1990 of Sean Van Koughnett and then Alex Urosevic in 199 1, it seemed only proper that UW would once again assume its rightful place among the elite. Trouble was, it didn’t lappen. Despite having 1990’s CIAU rookie of the year in Van Koughnett, the team couldn’t manage to get past the first or second playoff round. Sure, the Warriors made the playoffs year in and year out, but with six of the division’s eight teams qualifying for the postseason, a year without a playoff berth would have been a
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disaster of Titanic proportions. Now, the mantle of greatness has been passed on to this unlikely squad of giant killers, coached for the past six years by Warrior alumnus Tom Kieswetter. After a 7-7, third-place regular season, politics and circumstance handed the Warriors homecourt for the Wild West Shootout, and they took full advantage, knocking off the thensixth-ranked Western Mustangs and then the Marauders. Where past Waterloo champions could field a starting five that would just plain scare the bejesus out of opponents, this team relies upon the deepest bench a Warrior squad has seen since the late ‘80’s and revolves around one man, fourth-year point
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Mano Watsa. Watsa, named last night as a second-team All-Canadian for the second consecutive year, is still nursing a sore wrist which was diagnosed last week as a partial ligament tear that may require surgery this summer. If the Warriors are to get to Sunday’s championship game, they’ll likely see some familiar faces along the way. They open the tournament tonight versus the top-ranked Laurentian Voyageurs, the same team that beat UW in the Wilson Cup OUA championship game last weekend. Laurentian centre Ted Dongelman was the OUA East’s player of the year, but contain him inside and Cory Bailey out-
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side and you have Laurentian beat. Deep they are not. CJW’s three-headed post position of Dan Schipper, Mike Zavershnik, and Derek Maat have 15 fouls to give, and can hammer Dongelman inside. The Warriors will have to do what they couldn’t in the Wilson Cup, and stop Bailey’s outside shooting. The winner of that matchup cakes on either No. 4 McMaster or No. 5 Acadia. With a Metro Centre filled with Axemen fans, the wildcard Marauders will be hard-pressed to extend their sixth consecutive trip to the Nationals past the first round. Motivation won’t be a problem for Mac. Titus Charmer, the continued
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THE BRACKET Sunday,
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Friday, March 20 Quarter-final (12 p.m.): No. 2 Bishop’s Gaiters (QFSE champion) versus Alberta Golden Bears (CWUAA
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wildcard)
Quarter=finaf (8 p.m.): Voyageurs (OUA East champ) versus No. 8 Waterloo Warriors (OUA West champion)
Moser award for the CIAU player of the year, enters the final weekend of his CIAU career knowing that this is his last chance to a national title. The Marauders have left with’ silver three times in the past five years. On the other sideof the draw, the No. 3 Victoria Vikings begin their title defence against the No. 6 Brandon Bobcats. The Vikings struggled in the postseason, needing all three games to beat the Alberta Golden Bears in a bestof-three CWUAA final on their home court. They beat Brandon 79-72 on November 1. No. 7 Alberta edged out the Western Mustangs for the second wildcard spot in this year’s tournament, and get the No. 2 Bishop’s Gaiters in the first round. The Golden Bears are two years removed from their last national championship. The Gaiters have never made it to the national semifinais in four tries. What
happened
last time:
The last time Waterloo qualified for the nationals, in 1986, they were members of an even more exclusive club. In those days, the championship tournament was a final-four arrangement, with the participants qualifying by winning one of four regional tournaments. After edging the Western Mustangs 71-66 for the OUAA West crown, the Warriors took the Wilson Cup with a 74-58 swarming of the York Yeomen and entered the regional round ranked third in the nation with a chance to host the Mid East Regional Tournament. After an 8 I-72 regional semifinal win over the Calgary Dinosaurs, the Warriors headed into the final versus the No. 8 Winni-
Finally, the Warriors had a chance to break a six-year string of Victoria CIAU titles. But Waterloo could not ovcrcome an abysmal first half in the title game, and traiIed Victoria 42-28 at the break. A second-half comeback fell short and the Vikings used the free-throw line to ice a 70-61 victory and claim their seventh consecutive gold medal.
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peg Wesmen. In Peter Savich’s last home game as a Warrior, Rob Froese was the hero as he nailed two free throws with three seconds left to win the game. That win sent UW to the Nationals for the fourth consecutive year. The first order of business was a 69-67 come-from-behind win over OUAA West arch-rival Western.
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Pro sports suck I
n twenty years, professional sports will be no more. .and good riddance. I understand that pro sports are just entertainment now, but the product isn’t even that good anymore. As the rise in popularity of recreational sports like hockey shows, those who haven’t lost coo many brain cells to Budweiser are waking up and realizing that participating themselves is much more healthy, and manly, that watching it on television. Quite apart from the distastefully huge salaries grown men receive to play a game and the exorbitant profits made by owners who keep raising ticket prices and moving their teams every time the deal isn’t sweet enough, the entertainment itself is getting a bit tired. Add to this the fact that pro sports are just so far from the average person’s possible experience that it is impossible to relate to. It used to be that professional athletes were reasonably close in height and weight to the average guy on the street, so you could admire their skill, their devotion to their sport and their drive to win. Now professional basketball is an all but impossible dream for the vast majority of the population because of the average height. How hard is it for a seven footer to dunk anyway? The quality of most professional sports in on the decline. Football is essentially a big multi-million dolIar freak show. Each game features two opposing groups of steroid pumped mutants
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a big
cash
prize. Winners get big contracts and endorsements while losers are left to eke out a life in a battered body. Ask Dick Butkis how many deep knee bends he does every morning. Sure it’s fun to watch, in a sick sort of way
(“Did you see how his leg bent back!“), but is it really that great a jump from pro football to American Gladiators or Ultimate Fighting Championship or even Roman gladiators? Players at every position warp their body shapes to fit their specific duty whether it be blocking or taking murderous runs at a quarterback with his back turned. A Saturday nT;g/ct magazine article made a convincing case a few months ago that now the best pure hockey and basketball is being played by women. This was not an average size and weight weekend athlete writer like myself, this was from John Wooden, coach of the UCLA basketball dynasty of the sixties. This is someone who knows basketball and longs for the days when half of all points scored weren’t dunks. The once proud Canadian tradition of hockey is now a bit of a joke. A Czechoslovakian’ team with four NHLers beat two teams full of gilded superstars. It seems that if you are big and you can skate, you are the perfect grinder for today’s professional game. Hockey is now a giant pinball game where massive men hook and grab and neutral zone trap and dump and chase on a rink far too small for them. Women’s hockey features archaic things like open ice passes and three person rushes and skating. Skating, who’d have thunk it? I say, turn the tube off and get into the game yourself. Participation in sports is beneficial for all of the -opposite reasons that armchair quarterbacks have coronaries at age 40. It’s time to take back sports from the whining, coach choking, acne riddled machines and put the focus on popular participation.
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by Michelle Robinson Campus Recreation
Wh4bT:fun eventsto testyour physical~and mental abilities Why: to meet othervarsityathletesand showyour team spirit!! Wbm#: the main gym WOW: Thursday,March 26 from 4:30-700 p.m, hrub and @HER0 will be given out - Costis only $2 Sign up in the cll)lm~ bf~~ bv Tuesclav
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Did you know that some fitness classes still have room? If you are interested in getting involved in fitness, Campus Ret has some fun ways to get involved. Many classes still have space and the fee is pro-rated to the number of weeks left in the class. Just call Rebecca Boyd, at ext. 5034, to find out what classes are available, and the new fee for the class. And, as always, we are offering Saturday Smorgasborg. Each Saturday, classes are offered at 1O:OO a.m. in Studi’o 2. Be one of the first 25 people registered, for a wonderful way to start the weekend off right. Try the Mystery Drop In Class of the Week. Each week, a different class is highlighted, and Campus Ret members are free to sample a new class. A listing of the Mystery Class will be posted by the tote desk in the PAC. The Saturday and Mystery Class cost $1 per class, and tokens must be purchased at the tote desk. Class sizes are limited, so get there e/arly. Fitness classes are also offered during exam weeks. Details on these classes can be found in the Incredible Campus Ret Guidebook, or the bulletin board near the Red North. Splash
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schools across Canada and the United States. So far, we have received 51 responses (with schools from as far away as UBC and University of Florida, and as close as WLU). In addition, Committee hopes to get involvement from members of the Campus Ret Compe ti cive Leagues Program including players, coaches, officials, and other CR staff. If you are interested in contributing to please feel free I this committee, to attend the meeting, or contact Joe Cascagnette at ext. 5693 or in PAC 2041. End
of the Competitive Leagues Season
The Competitive Leagues are almost done for another term. There has been some great sports action, and the finals promise even more excitement. Volleyball and Basketball leagues finish up first. The Volleyball League finished on March 17 and Basketball finishes on Sunday, March 22. If you want to catch some great basketball action, drop by the gym any time from 4:45 p.m. to 9:45 p-m. for the finals on Sunday. Later next week, the Ball Hockey and Indoor Soccer Leagues end their seasons. The
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Ball Hockey League finishes its season on Monday, March 23 in the CRC gyms, and on March 26, the Indoor Soccer season finishes. Ice Hockey, the last league to finish, ends its season on March 29 at CRC Arena. Dates and times for all the games are posted on the Competitive Leagues Homepage, and can be found posted at the CRC and the PAC (on the bulletin board located closest to the gyms or arena). The end of the term also signals the return of the Performance Deposits. If your team did not default any games during the regular season, or during play-offs, you may be eligible for the performancevoucher refund. In some cases, teams may have lost their performance deposit, if members of their team were brought before the Protest and Conduct board. To collect your performance deposit, bring your WATCard to the PAC office during regular office hours (between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, and 1:OO p-m, to 4~30 p.m., from Monday to Friday). Performance vouchers are available for pick-up on Friday, March 27. If you have any questions about your performance voucher, please contact the convener of your league or Joe Cascagnette.
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Campus Ret Aquatics also offers fitness fun in the pool. Each Saturday, you can join Saturday Splash-In at 9~30 a.m. in the pool. This class is an open class for the first 25 people. Fitnessswim times are also available throughout the week, including on weekends. These times are posted near the tote desk, and in the Incredible Campus Recreation Guidebook. If you are interested in booking the pool for groups, please contact Jennifer Ferguson at ext. 2699, at least two weeks in advance. There are aquafitness classes offered in the Fitness Exam Schedule. Details on these classes can be found in the Jncredible Campus Ret Guidebook, or the bulletin board near the Red North. Conduct
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The Conduct Advisory Committee will be having its third meeting on March 24. The meeting will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 530 p.m. in the PAC board room (PAC 2045). The committee is looking for ways to improve the Competitive Leagues Program in Campus Rec. One way in which the committee hopes to improve the program at UW is looking at the way different schools operate their Programs. In February, a survey was sent to
Campus Recreatan would also like to recognize the work done by C hristian. Christian has worked as a lifeguard and instructor in the Aquatics program for the past two terms. He is committed to helping his students with their lessons. In his stroke improvement classes, he took the extra step of videotaping the class to show his students their stroke. Christian was also a member of the UW Lifeguard Team, the Be My Friends which placed eleventh in the overall competition, fifth in the Fitness swim, and eight in the NLS Skills. Thank you to Christianfor his dedication to the Campus Recreation program. Your efforts are appreciated. We hope that you continue your commitment to the program.
Marty Van Lanen is a dedicated member of the Campus Ret competitive basketball league. Currently, he is working as the Assistant Referee-In-Chief and as an official. On the court, he helps develop junior officials within the program through on-court referee clinics and evaluations, and through experience on court. At the start of this term, he had officiated 262 games, making him eighth on the All-time Top Ten List of Games Officiated. Off the court, he is always willing CO help the league programs, with his involvement with the Protest and Conduct Board, and the Conduct Advisor Committee. We thank Marty for his continued involvement with Campus Ret and his supportofthe basketball program.
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WarriorBasketball A third year Arts student from Kitchcncr, Ontario, Strocdcr showed outstanding leadership during this weekend’s Wilson Cup as he led the team in scoring with 20 points and rebounds with eight. Stroeder, who played all but four minutesof thegame, was nursing a leg bruise that kept him from practicing for two days prior to the OUA Championship. Stroeder’s poise in the second half helped UW close Laurentian’s 18 point lead at half-time. Watch for Stroeder and the rest of the Warriors in Halifax this weekend.
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lone man sitting centre stage with a vintage 1920s Hawaiian guitar in itself isn’t likely to evoke powerful images of musicianship. See Ben Harper in concert, however, and set that picture to a scorching fu5ion of blues, rock, funk, and regrrae, and that image is likely to r hange. The mesh ofsounds from this I ,.A.-born musician and his band, I‘he Innocent Criminals, was best described by Harper himself as “communicating through the spirit of song.” It is this subtly i>owerful communication that conjures the spirits of his menKXS, Marley and Hendrix on stage. Opening rhe show, alone on stage, his instrumental “Number Three” is in a clean acoustic style that perfectly conveys the running theme of his passionate honesty. After switching gears to a
playful, if sometimes searing, slide, well-chosen lighting bathes the stage in Carribean flavor for a stunning version of “Get Up, Stand Up” that would have even Marley singing praises. There is no banal banter or idle chit chat in front of the capacity crowd as he offers a few carefully chosen, soft-spoken words that come with the same sincerity as his lyrics. But don’t look to Harper to be the Howlin’ Wolf or Muddy Waters of this generation. For all his traditional blues roots and musical stylings, his reserved demeanor doesn’t lend well to the standard bluesman motif of a blustery, loud sort whose gruff voice permeates even the darkest region of smokey blues joints. But in the same vein, there is more than just the music for Harper. There is a story to be told with each song, and its intracacies are told with a stark vividness and a passionate elegance that transcend its lack of amplification, even drawing on the use of deftly silence that can speak more than all his lyrics.
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Moving into “Ground on Down,” dual percussionists, with a traditional kit and a Carribean
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counterpart, trade increasingly frantic beats in a high speed duel of sticks and skins from opposite
ends of the stage. The meticulous slide work of the countryfunkish “Gold to Me” blends seamlessly into a ha’unting “Fight for Your Mind,” powerfully rooted in a bass groove. Whether they are behind instruments or whistling a chorus, there is no denying the Innocent Criminals’ depth of talent. Employing a hip-hop groove with driving bass and a furious guitar work, Harper has the ability to make a personal connection with his audience as he speaks of intolerance and provoks thought. “There is still time ro be saved,” he sings, voice barely above a whisper. “Don’t take that actitude to ehe grave.” And with quick punches of strobe lights, the funk gets turned back up as he rounds out his set.. There are no flaming guitars for Harper’s ten minute version of Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child,” for the second encore of the evening, setting the stage ablaze in light and sound. What he gives up in on-stage antics, he trades for a unique power to spark fire in your mind. I’ll take that deal any day.
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irsc off, Ron Sexmich and band were great. More on that later. The opening act was Post 76, who were also thoroughly enjoyable. The singer opened up with some almost Yhanty-like out-East tunes and then a bass player and drummer kicked in. The set was played on acoustic twelve string the whole time, giving the trio an extremely full sound, However, their selftitled indie EP is quite electric and rockin’ in every sense of the word. The only tune they did tram it was called “Goodbye Monday.” They hail from Winnipeg, home of Neil Young. Ron Sexsmith was backed up by the rhythm section from the Rheostatics, who supported him rhe finesse. Excellent harmonies From both added beautiful depth to the finely crafted folky tunes From Sexsmith. Don Kerr, the drummer, had no toms and the xly drum he used, aside from
the kick and snare, was a selffashioned talking drum that he let me play after the show. He made it out of two speaker heads and a skin from a tom tom. The strings along side that, when squeeied, can provide tonal semantics in African languages worked just fine. Don squeezed them with his legs for the couple of songs he used it. Ron Sexsmith has been playing around Canada for ages but his debut album came out around ‘94. Since then, he has played to much larger crowds abroad, as is ridiculously thecase with so many great Canadian artists. Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney are professed fans and he has played for Prince Charles, who for some reason, seems much less marketable than his wife. In the past, Ron has worked with Daniel Lanois, and Scott at work keeps telling me that Elvis actually roadied
for him, but I don’t
know
if that’s true. At the begining of the show, I thought Ron was wearing a banjo pick on his finger but it turned out that it was a bandage. After the show, he was careful to repeat to me that this made for less of a show than normal but I thought it
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was definitely on par. He even pulled off a killin’-finger-pickin’ solo on “Secert Heart.” Ron’s voice is heartfelt and melodically
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a perfect accompanyment to his personal songs. Most of the show was acoustic, but occasionally he pulled out
the same kind of Telecaster that George Harrison played at the Beatles’ very last show on their roof. The neck and body were made of mahogany and sounded like the sweetest birds. Coincidently, aside from the telecaster being the greatest guitar ever imagined, there is a Donaghue model, except they spell it Donahue. If Leo Fender didn’t make it, it’s crap. During the v&y last song I mentioned my only complaint to Dan Frechette, the singer from Post 76’; that being not enough Cello. Right then, Don Kerr started playing it again. With his minamalist but outstandingly full drums his harmonies and his cello, he would have stolen the show visually but for Ron’s outstanding songs. Ron’s latest album is called Other Songs. Seeing as how I’m writing this on St. Paddy’s day, it’s fitting to mention that Ron hasasongon the album called “Strawberry Blonde.” If you’ve noticed that song writing has become outdated by modern technocracy, I mean technology, then check it out. It’s more than worth your while, unless you are more into forgetable fads than memorable melodies.
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launched right into a slap dash version of their signature cover of “Tweeter and the Monkey Man.” Things got a bit better from there on. They played songs from all three albums but they seemed to rely a bit too much on their first album. It seemed as if they thought that the crowd wouldn’t recognize songs from their newer al bums. There was a certain lack of energy in the show. It seems that the guys in the band are getting sick of their material. No one, especially not the lead singer, Hugh Dillon, seemed to be hav-
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he Headstones are a band that are very much af fected by their surroundings. If the venue is good and the fans are into it, the show will be amazing. However, if something is off, the band usually suffers. Such was the case at the Lyric last Thursday. The two opening acts were pretty good. The first was a ’50s style rock-a-billy band. They had lots of energy and their songs were upbeat and danceable. But no one really cared about them, and it was obvious they were there for the Headstones. TheMatthew Good Band put on a solid set. They all showed themselves to be skilled musicians. They got the crowd jumping with hits like, “Everything is Alright” and “Haven’t Slept in Years.” But once again the crowd was mostly just waiting around for the Headstones. The bass player was hilarious, hamming it up for the crowd and the lead singer, Matthew Good, displayed his superior vocaf abilities. They were absolutely amazing considering the drunken crowd who
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pon entering the familiar confines of Mrs. Robinson’s last Friday, I actuaIly wished that our cabbie had driven slower through the snow- covered streets of K-W. Unfortunately, the show was running late and patrons were forced to sit through the offerings of the opening act until well after 1190. 200 Proof played a set of guitar based rock that was neither original nor enjoyable. The only memorable moment of their set came when they played a cover of the Stone Temple Pilots, that actuatly sounded worse than STP.
ing any fun. He was not his usual verbose and playful self. They have been touring for the past couple of years. Perhaps they should take some time off and write new songs. Their boredom was obvious on songs like “And,” which was pretty bad, with totally discordant vocals and guitar. The band played for about an hour and at the end, came out to do a grudging encore that totally lacked enthusiasm. It was probably just an off-night for them. Hopefully, next time they come to Kitchener, they will be in a better mood.
When this wasover, the audience breathed a sigh of relief and the anticipation of what was to come began to build. After what seemed like an eternityofguitar tuning and sound checks, the boys from Winnipeg stormed the stage. The delays caused by the weather meant that the crowd was adequately primed for the funky blues-based rock of the New Meanies. From the opening bars of their show the band made it obvious they wouldn’t rest until the crowd was satisfied, Playing to a less than soId out bar, the band played a mix of songs from their self titled debut, 7% Blue Meunies (remember the opening act for the Watchmen at Fed Hall), and their major Iabel release Three &e&The heavy rhythms quickly turned the front of the stage into a get down session. This seemed
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to set the band on fire as they exhibited an energy level I have only seen from bands like Blues Traveler and The Black Crowes. From the opening blues jam, the band, through a set that ineluded older songs like “Brother Moon” and “Devil’s Tale” and showcased their new offerings on songs like “Communication” and
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Looking for something interesting to do next Thursday. Well, look no further, mi amigos, ‘cause the Bomber is holding a Battle of the Bands March 26 to decide once and for all which UW band kicks the most ass. Bands from all musical genres will strut their stuff, competing for cash prizes and a berth in the Sounds of Summer Waterloo Music Festival in June. Come out, get hosed and support L vour local talent.
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Cohen’s work is music to slit your wrists by, Benson goes straight for the jugular. Of course this is not to say that the group could use a little psychiatric therapy. In fact, you’d probably have a hard time finding three happier people. “We’re members of the human race,” says Walker, “All we need is a little peace, love and community”. This attitude is reflected on stage. Walker can hold a beat tighter than Bob Marley could roll a joint, Perhaps Benson himself sums it up best, “There is an epidemic out there and we’re trying to help heal people. We think of our music as medicine, it might make you gag at first, but at the end of the night hopefully you’ll feel better.”
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gotta admit, I had my doubts about this band before I had thechance to hear them. With a name iike Megapop, I was sorely tempted to dismiss this band as another drop in the seemingly infinite slop bucket of the power -pop genre. However, after listening to their debut CD, Casino Royale, and about five minutes of pleasant beer-fueled conversation before their set, my fears were put to rest. While the music does have very strong popish leanings, there’s just something about Megapop’s style and delivery that sets them apart from the rest, “Our music is more snappy,“explains co-guitarist and singer Jaan Silmberg. Initially influenced by the likes of the Beatles, the Clash and the Specials, Megapop has managed to fuse many of these styles together into their own sound. Casino Royale shifts gears from full- out melodic pop to more ballady offerings. While only a six song EP, the disc makes for an impressive debut. However, despite the success Megapop has had with this formula, the band isn’t content to simply stagnate in their songwriting. Jaan and co-writer Marcus Kolga, the band’s other singer/guitarist, are in a state of constant evolution. “I’ve become a lot more introspective and self critical in my lyrics, “ says Kolga. “It doesn’t make for light lyrics, but the music is light.” “The songs are heavier in adds Silmberg. “It’s concept,” going to a different level.” Aside from writing and performing all their own material, Megapop actually created and currently manage their own label,
Megapop International, in order to reIease their music. “Every responsibility of an agency, promotion, and management is handled by us,” explains bassist Mart Leppik. “Major DIY.” Despite all the effort and headaches running their own label undoubtedly involve, Megapop feel it’s a necessary step
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might best be described as a cross between Our Lady Peace, I Mother Earth, and Rage Against the Machine; a very technically sound band, but not too terribly original. Megapop’s upbeat single “Evelyn Tremble,” the first single from their EP, got things going, although the response from the smallish Bomber crowd never reached more than polite clap-
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ping. Too bad, ‘cause it was evident that these guys are pretty talented. The band played through the rest of Casino Royale’s songlist, and added some newer material in for good measure. Drummer Paul Nanuwa let his jazz influences shine through on the band’s show-ending jam. On a better night, with a better sound set-up, these guys would definitely be worth checking out again.
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paintings, perfectly bound, in& nite props. High points include Dan McCormack’s “Molly” (also in Tuesday’s show), vanDyk’s “Femme Fatale” and Barry Lorne’s impressive “Leaving the scene of the accident.” Books are still available at the Fed office for a donation of a few dollars to R.O.O.F. Literary-wise, Carrie Snyder’s “Nothing Scares Us” and Elena Johnson’s “Deepening Blues” are standouts. The hilarious “Have you driven a Ford lately” by George Manos also got props. The show was a brash collection of paintings, music and readings accompanied by live artists doing their thing. Cristian took brush and paint to an 8 x 4 that dazzled onlookers. As well, im-
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port Michel Karita spontaneously ripped up his sketchbook and added it to his piece. Much love was given to Graphic Services, Feds, Imp& and UW administration for their incredibly generous amounts of support. Reson took the stage and tore into a set sans bass player. James Downham can sing straight up! Rainy Day People came with an unconventional attack of congas, harmonica and 12 string guitar. South Side Mikey, my posse, jammed off some Bob Marfey, jazz and blues, including a smoothed-out version of Stevie Ray’s “Pride and Joy.” As for visual art, Robert Steven’s “Melissa (yellow)” was continuously praised. She’s a gorgeous 6x4 oil on canvas that, in addition to appearing in the book,
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hung out stage right ae the opening. Second year phenom Norma Graham was smiling all day ‘cause her “Portrait” received raves. I spotted Ben vanDyk chillin’, and Dave Popplow, who entered a piece that featured Lenin, Trotsky, StaIin and Bregnev looking stately while the little 3’~ ws S$y guy peeked on. Linda Jonkman added “The Bather on 66 Short Street,” a nude bathing scene utilizing soft almost navy blues to create a very intimate impression. Two of the coolest pieces were from Chris Hill, who has evolved a technocentric sorrows of war motif, as seen in his untitled piece on page 22 of the book. Graham Houston was represented with “PAIN,” which held down the right stage. It’s a shame how many people doubted the viability of doing something great for artists and art
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many of the features for the ?iDfx card that where released in Meres and a few newer graphics as well. But beyond the graphical changes and the new ‘plot,’ Heavy Gear looks to me like a modified version of Meres. There are no new weapons per-se, just the same graphics given different names. In its favour, Heavy Gear has added a variable penetration for different ranges, making it a lot harder to kill off the bigger opponents from the safety of sniper range. My biggest beef about this game is its supposed ‘plot’ line, There’s only one plot, and in some cases you have to try and try’ to pass a mission only to have the plot say ‘you were captured and your squad-mates were killed due
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‘*Meet people from all over the world...then kill them” t’s a quote but might make a good headline or breaker it’s VIE’s choice quote for the game At first glance, Subspace looks like any other 2D space shooter, that is until another pilot uncloaks his ship, tears in, blasts you into oblivion and re-cloaks as he passes through the wreckage of your craft. Meet Subspace, Virgin Interactive’s newest online game to hit the shelves. The goals are quite simple: “Meet people from all over the world...then kill them.” To this end, you pilot your ship around the different zones colletting power-ups to upgrade your weapons, speed and energy, and an array of offensive and defensive items. As you kill would-be opponents they explode, leaving some random power-ups for you to claim as your prize. When you start the game you’re given the choice of piloting one of seven different ships, each with its own strengths. As you play you will inevitable recognize the ship that best fits your style of playing. This game is great for those of you who are sick of easily predictable AI’s; you’ll love the opposition Subspace gives you. Every fighter you see buzz past you is being piloted by someone, somewhere. The playing zones are as var-
ied as the people who play. Some are massive fighting fields to try and conquer, while others have games to play inside them. Delta zone houses a ‘King of the hill’ game where the last person or team to be killed wins bonus points. The Powerball zone has an ongoing game of space soccer. The biggest difference that players will find with Subspace, or any online game, is that you can’t always play. Because of the varying quality of player connections some individuals used their excessive lag to confuse other pilots and gain an upper hand. So in the interest of fairness and
playability Subspace’s creators had to put limits on how much lag a player can have before he’s bumped into a spectator mode, This isn’t likely to be too big of a problem if you have a connection in any major North American city+ The only other consideration players must have is that there is no offline version to play. You can practice offline but there are no
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If you recognize the name of this band, you’re either getting old or you’ve been taking advantage of the SNL reruns on the
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by Eric Braiden special ta Imprint Finally, a movie soundtrack that can replace the Gone Wid the Wit&.-& RemixAlbum that’s been stuck in my CD player for eternity. C&t r/p is the best hip hop/rhythm and blues album to come along in recent years. The album as a whole is excellent, with several standouts. It also features clips from the movie, B la Tarantino.
The title track, and single is Snoop Doggy Dogg and Kurupt’s “Ride On/Caught Up!” This is Snoop’s best outing since “Murder Was the Case.” Kurupt’s upfront style is nicely contrasted to Snoop’s trademark drawl. Snoop also co-stars in the movie. KRSOne, Mad Lion, and Shaggy’s “Ey-Yo! (The Reggae Virus)” offers some variety on this album, with a quick reggae beat and some heavy bass. Shaggy raps off his views on life and Marv Albert
The fact that bassist Giles Martin is the son of the famous and legendary producer Sir George Martin (that fifth Beatle guy) has captured much attention and turned people’s ears away from the music--temporarily. When they start listening again, they will see that Velvet Jones is just another pop band with nothing original to say and nothing interesting to listen to. Most songs are very similar and quite subpar. There is an obvious atiempt by vocalist Mike Appleby to sound like Thorn Yorke of Radiohead at times, and the Oasisesque guitar solos are both draining and dreadful. The best track, “Twisted”, would cause most radio listeners to switch stations. The guitars sound identical on every track; the pathetic attempts at humour miss the mark (or maybe I just don’t get it); and the whole record is just boring. That’s the best word to describe the Velvet Jones experience - boring.
produced and not coherent enough. Critics will also lump Imbruglia in the same class as every other female artist to come after Alanis Morissette; this is affectionately known as the “PostAlanis Syndrome.” What makesbfiof the Mida% refreshing is the fact that Imbrugtia is not afraid to be experimental and she can have fun with her vocals. She is a talented singer whose songs incorporate a wide range of influences. This album explores musical territory
solid in a seventies kind of way. However, Featherwheel seemed to forget that there was music made after Led Zeppelin’s demise. This is the album’s strongest or weakest point, depending on your point of view. The band members are talented musicians
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whilk Mad Lion does his reggae thing in the background. Gang Starr’s “Work,” and Lost Boyz’ “Ordinary Guy” are also top notch, and make the album worth buying. But, just like life, this album has its downside. “U Should Know Me”$by Joe, a Loverboy/R Kelly wa l-L abe, is too slow and sexy for the album, although the lyrics aren’t bad: “Baby, baby, girl, yeah.” Wu Tang Clan’s up and comer, Killer Priest’s “Cross my heart” strays from the Clan’s unique sound, although appearances by Inspectah Deck and the GZAsave this track from the black list. The key strength of this album is variety. It runs like a hip hop compilation (not to be confused with anything released by Much Music), and even someone new to the rap scene would like it, and old fans will like the new releases by some of hip hop’s heavy hitters.
to the land of classic RAHX!! The press release states that the song “Orchard of Love” has sat in a can for ten years. It’s hard to tell. This album is full of classic guitar chops and rolling Hammond organ and is as cutting-edge as a game of Pacman. Flora’s Robert Seagrove wrote, produced, sang, and played guitar on every song. The music is
with a list of impressive classic rock credentials including Uriah Heep, Bad Company, and David Gilmour’s solo project. Featherwheel produces good beer-swilling, pool playing, rollerskating music which Austin Powers would find groovy. So if classic rock is your cup of tea, then crank up your quadraphonic surround sound system and pop this babi in your eight track.
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by Lisa Johnson Imprint staff Okay, once and for all, so there isn’t a repeat of the Chantal Kreviazuk fiasco - it’s Ehmbrew-lee-ah (the “G” is silent). Now, with the name aside, focus can be placed on the music, where it belongs. It is anticipated that critics will have a field day with this record, claiming that it is over-
flective ballads (“Pigeons and Crumbs”), songs with a Lisa Loeb-ish candy pop feel (‘4Torn” and “One More Addiction”), and one that is reminiscent of Portishead (‘*Leave Me Alone”).This is Imbruglia’s first effort, and as such, she could use some time to grow as a songwriter. However, the strength of the compositions and her vocals make the lack of powerful lyrics worth the ride, And, oh, those eyes....
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by Matt Feldman Imprint staff In the always expanding world of electronica, expcrimentation is the key to progression. While artists have increasingly leaned towards samples and synthetic sources, the fusion of drumand-bass and original jazz has been relatively unexplored. So it is into unchartered waters that Jaz Klash wades, driven by horn and woodwind work that is sporadic and subtle to start this fine album with “!qff The Edge.”
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But in the true style of electronica, you’ll want your speakers to reach the lowest of the lows starting with “Intrigue,” the album’s second cut and oneof ccveral bubbly, exciting tracks. Here the pace picks up and the beats flow fast and furious while still keeping the jazz connection alive through classy horns and wood3. With fast-paced flute swirling in and out of a lively mix, “‘67” is a refreshingly unique
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Live DJs at concerts. Drum machines. Dance beats. The latest and greatest in 1998, right? Sure. Except that was Curve in 1994. And now they’re back. Here’s the short version: If you like Garbage, you’ll like&me C/e~n. This album is more hookoriented, with a pop ‘sensibility, and continues the move away from the wall of guitar sound found on Doppelganger. Musically, Come Clean prowls from ambient to dancy to industrial. For those of you still with me, a little more detail on this Trm Simenon produced work. Curve have reformed to release their third full-length LP, moving to a stripped-down electronic
sound that remains characteristicaliy Curve. Far from the Prodigyinspired electronica-fest that was expected based on the Chinese Burrt single, these are 13 tracks
that are an extension of the existing Curve universe. Dean Garcia delivers beats and noises that wrap around Toni HalIiday as she alternately pouts and sighs vocals. Come CZtidnis the tour guide to the dark places you w love so much.
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Boogie Bumper” is a tremendously dancible number that will continue to ratchet up your standards for swing with each listen. “You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight” leaves any subtleties behind while the sexy latingroove of “Mambo Swing” begsofwarm, summer nights and cold martinis. But like every big band leader knows, you have to ease up on the reigns once in a while. For the few songs where they aren’t driving hard with a brassy zest, they’re laying down some sultry numbers that will put the evil glint of seduction in any Zoot-suited bossanova’s eye. After you’ve caught your breath, BBVD fires up the swing machine and rolls into songs like “Go Daddy-O,” one of a handful of fab tunes from the movie Swit2gms. This is a flashy album spiced with vocals that are sharp and framed by moods created with superb musicianship. BBVD doesn’t need to stick pins into
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wants to create a mood, and as Gainforth explains “I prefer to create an abstract message that anyonecan interpret rather than a specific incident.” It’s not so much the words, but the feeling behind them; which is good, because the vocals tend to be quiet and indiscern-
ible. In track three, “Opened,“the last words Gainforth sings could be “see the sun rise.” Everything else is pretty much what you make . .a.
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Listen up, hip cats. Your world is about to get rocked. Or maybe shaken and stirred. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has exploded on the swing scene with a style that, from start to finish, is all energy. Terminally funky with a big, bright sound, this album is a must-have for serious swingers and newbies alike. Electrifying to the core, “The
you to get you jumpin’, jivin’ and wailin’ -their musical injections of vigor can put swing into anybody’s step. If this album comes to an end and you’re not moving, it’s time to find a doctor.
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H&zveMucA ToRepo~is Sully’s second album, their first selftitled album was released in 1995. This Toronto based group has been described as ethereal and atmospheric, and they deserve both compliments. The group is led by Becke Gainforth’s vocals. She comes close to sounding like many female vocalists, but highly resembles Sinead O’Connor. One thing with this CD is that it runs from one song to the next with no distinguishable breaks until track4, “Ethyl.” Not that the songs all sound the same, but Sully smoothly runs them together so they mesh into one long running piece. Track 5, “Glickis an interesting Clack-Glog,” forty-five second piece on what sounds like a cuckoo clock gone terribly wrong. Sully is out to have fun and create some interesting sounds. It is very difficult to discern Gainforth’s lyrics, but that is not the main drive of the band. Sully
It’s refreshing coming across a band whose sound is impossible to pigeonhole. The Mavericks blend Spanish-flavoured modern country with soul, blues, and classic pop to create wonderful music. The band has won many country music awards in their eightyear career and are known for their marathon-length concerts. The music of Tfantpolinewas recorded in live takes, capturing the energy of their live performances. Beautiful strings and luscious horn arrangementsadd to thecomplexity of the music without becoming clustered or overbearing. Raul Malo’s vocal work is superb. His heartbreaking vocals are reminiscent of Roy Orbison’s and are as soulful as ,.Otis Redding’s. The song “To Be With You” is an
excellent love song and Malo pulls off the powerful vocal chore without suunding sappy. The diverse styles of music on this disc are tied together by the lyrical content of the songs dealing with love, often unrequited. The songs range from the vaudeville, continued
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range from the vaudeville, “Delores” to the gospel driven “Save a Prayer” and the infectiously fun “Melbourne Mambo.” The Mavericks take established _ m. . genres * *. and mould them into a sound dlstmctly them. This hybrid music will not appeal to everyone’s taste but it is destined to haunt my CD player for months.
track on the album that seems out of place is “B.I.B.L.E.,” because the exact version was featured on GZA’s first album, Liquid swords. Heavy Mental’s religious overtones aren’t too thick and obscure as to scare away even the most devout atheist, and is in fact refreshing and a change from the typical gangsta rap. This album will gather old Wu Tang fans and some new sheep along the way, and Sheperd Killah Priest will deliver all to the Promised Land.
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by Eric Braiden special to Imprint With the recording industry hellbent on destruction by sellouts and by the Puff Daddies of the world, it has been prophesied that a messiah would arise amid the madness. Killah Priest of the Wu Tang faction Sunz of Man is trying to put an end to all the hip-hop-cracy by exorcising ears everywhere with his solo debut. Killah Priest learned MCing from Wu Tang’s GZA, and the similarities in their poetical styles are evident right from the beginning. What separates the two is Mr. Priest’s religious overtones, reminiscent of the Bible. Fellow Wu Tangers GZA, Inspectah Deck, and 01’ Dirty Bastard make guest appearances that strengthen and diversify Killah Priest’s debut album. The entire album plays like a classic Wu Tang album, with kung fu audio clips and looping piano solos. In “It’s Over,” X~q~~1~0ztczl~~ strongest track, Killah Priest puts an end to all other MC’s by going from 0 to 60 rpm in three seconds flat. In “Heavy Mental,” a digeridoo creates the background while
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Applications for the following schoiarships are being accepted during the Winter term. Refer to Section 4 of the Undergraduate Calendar for further criteria. Application forms are available in the Student Awards Office, 2nd floor, Needles Hall. Al I Faculties: Undergraduate Bursary Program -the Student Awards Office administers a large number of undergraduate bursaries and awards based on financial need and possibly on other factors such as marks, extracurricular activities, etc. Deadline: students may apply during the term until the first day of exams. Doreen Brisbin Award - available to third year Regular br 38 Co-op female students inan Honours program in which women arecurrently under represented. Deadline: April 30, 1998. Leeds~WaterIoo Student Exchange Program Awti - students to contact John Medley, Mechanical Engineering. Faculty of Applied Heaith Sciences: Michael Gellner Memorial Scholarship - available to all 3rd year Regular Health Studies and Kinesiology. Deadline: Mar. 31, 1998. Robert Haworth Scholarship - completion of 3rd year in an honours program in resource management related
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Keith Carr Memorial Award - available to 3IVB or 4A Chemical. Deadline: June 30, 1998. Consulting Engineers of Ontario Scholarship - available to all 3B. Deadline: Mar. 31, 1998. John Deere Limited Scholarship - available to ail 3B Mechanical with an interest in manufacturing and/or product design. Deadline: Mar. 31, f 998.
Randy Duxbury Memorial Award available to all 3B Chemical. Deadline: Mar. 31, 1998. S.C. Johnson & Son Ltd. Environmental Scholarship - available to 3rd year Environmental (Chemical). Deadline: May 28, 1998. Ont8rio Hydro Engineering Awards - available to 1B Chemical, Electrical, Environmental or Mechanical. Eligible candidates will be women, aboriginal (native) Canadians, persons with disabilities or visible minorities. Deadline: July 31, 1998. Marcel Pequegnat Scholarship available to 38 Civil - Water Resource Management students. Deadline: May 28, 1998. Jack Wiseman Award - available to 38 Civil. Deadline: Oct. 31, 1998. Faculty of Environmental Studies: Robert Haworth Scholarship Icornpletion of 3rd in an honours program in resource management related to Park Planning and Management, Rec-
Electrohome 75 Anniversary Scholarship - available to 38 Computer Science. Deadline: Mar. 31, 1998. Friar Luca Pacioii Award - available to 1B Accountancy Studies based on marks and extracurricular involvement. Deadline: Mar. 31, 1998. K.C. Lee Computer Science Scholarship - available to 2nd year Regular Computer Science. Deadline: Oct. 31, 1998. Faculty of Science: Dow Canada Scholarship - available to 3A Chemistry. Deadline: June 15, 1998. S.C. Johnson & Son Ltd. Envitonmental Scholarship - available to 3rd yearchemistry. Deadline: May28,1998. Marcel Pequegnat Scholarship -available to 3B Earth ScienceMater Resource Management. Deadline: May28,
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Engineering and Society Humanitarian Award - open to undergraduate Engineering students who publish articles in The Iron Warrior. Assigned topic. One award per term, beginning Winter 1998. For details contact the Centre for Society, Technology and Values (x6215, email: cstv@engmail.uwaterloo.ca) orthe editor of The Iron Warrior (x2693; email: iwarrior8engmaiI.uwaterloo.ca)
MONDAYS English Language Lab - is held from 2:30 to 3:20 in Modern Languages 113 from Sept. to June. The class has an emphasis on pronunciation and listening exercises. Students, fatuity, staff and spouses are welcome to attend. For more info contact the International Student Office, ext. 2814. Outers Club Meetings - Environmental Studies 1, room 221 at 6:30 p.m. Discuss and Ian outdoor adventures. Get help wit Ii organizin and equipment (rentals available). B ay trips happening every weekend. Check us out! TUESDAYS TOEFL Preparation Course - the test of English as a foreign language course begins Jan. 20 and ends Mar. 25. Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursdayfrom2-4:3Op.m.ThelOweek course is desi ned to prepare people writing the TO a FL exam. Re ister at the lntamational Student Ofice, it H2080 or call ext. 2814 for more details. Dart League at Grad House. Beginners come at 6 o-m.. Intermediate 7130 p.m., Advanced 9 p:m. Darts available with I.D. Instructionsand rules provided. Sign up at the bar. THURSDAYS The Infinite Circle will be holding discussion groups in ML 104, 7;30 - 9:30 p.m. on ‘alternative spirituality”.
line for submission of application is March 25, 1998. Questions and application should be directed to Fred Frick, Dean of Residence,
Guided self-change of alcohol use: for individuals who may have concerns about the amount they are drinkin and want to cut down. Call Counselling 8 ervices, ext. 2655 to find out more.Scholarship funds are available through the Multiple Sclerosis Association o‘f America’s’PROJECT: Learn MS ‘98 Essay Competition. June 5, t 998 is deadline. To obtain reaistration form and info call l-800~LEARN MS. Renison College is now accepting residence applications from undergraduate students for both the winter and spring terms in 1998. For further info contact the Residence Office, Renison College at 884-4404, ext. 611 The region’s waste reduction office asks all residents to keep Blue Box and cat-l recycling safe. Keep snow and ice cleared from around your recycling container. Ensure that your recycling container is visible and placed at the end of yor driveway for easy access by the recvclina aa- drivers. ~~ Snowy weather has arrived! Please help the City of Waterloo keep the sidewalks clear of snow for seniors, wheelchairs, disabled and all persons in general. Please shovel and keep cars off streets so snowplows can do their LTh L * TuhueIODE Gladys Raiter Bursary for Graduate Study is offered for one year of post-graduate study to residents of the Municipality of Waterloo or students studying at the University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University. Approximate value $3,500. Application deadline April 15, 1998. For info telephone 905-5229537/fax 905-522-3637 or contact the Graduate Offices at the above Universitiac
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vacfiles/vac.htm ... Young Parent Support Worker: #+0631981. At Saint Monica House, your childcare experience or ability to work with young parents is urgently needed. Seeking Surfers: #067-1731. If you know how to cruise the web and would like to show others how it’s done, then get clicking at the Kitchener public Library. Walk & Roll For Mental t-fealth: #Of l2232. Join an enthusiastic group of volunteers who are organizing a walk and rollerbtading fundraising event for the Canadian Mental Health Assoc. The Art of Fundraising: #070-2231. An art collection of unframed prints has been allocated to a local organization. They are in need of a volunteer to coordinate a fundraising effort in the community with the prints. Reception With A Difference: #0702230. An interesting agency that does research and education related to social justice issues is looking for you for one or two afternoons a week. Number Navigator Needed: #0502224. Join a wetI known local volunteer Board of Directors and help them by maintaining their books. Volunteers with car and time during day are needed to drive elderly clients to medical and other appointments. Flexible position. Mileage reimbursement available. RAISE Home Support, 7447666. 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 Intemational Student Off ice, NH 2080. For more info call ext. 2814. The Waterloo Community Arts Centre requires a Centre Attendant for Tuesday afternoons l-2 hours perweek. Call 886-
sa on May 15 to 17. All students and stavi members who attended since 1923 are invited to come home and celebrate. For info call (905) 687-7261 or website at www.niagaia.com/colleiate, or mail address is 34 Catherine itmmreet, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R at/. Waterloo-Germany Exchange - open to all students. Receive UW Credits language fluency - International experience - Intercultural skills! Deadline is March 15,1998. For more info contact secretary in Modern Languages, room 313 or the Director at 885-121 I, ext. 2260, or http:// watarts.uwaterloo.cal-mboehrin/Exchange/mannheim.htm. Employment Strategies Workshop looking for a JOB? Not sure where to start? Disabilitysetvicesand Counselling Services are offering a six-session workshop on Employment Strategies. The workshop is geared to students with disabilities and will address the following: self-assessment; disclosure & job accommodations ; career resource centre senrices ; finding employers & job search strategies ; technology that works - finding jobs on the internet and using the UW Accessibility Centre ; panel of prospective employers ; presentation by successful grad& ates. The sessions will run every Tuesday afternoon, from 2-4 p.m. starting February 24 to March 31, 1998. Interested students can sign up in Needles Hall, room 2051. For more info contact Rose Padacz, ext. 5231. Arts Spring Formal - Friday, March 20,1998 at theTransylvania Club. Tickets available now in the Arts Student Union Office, ALlZU. St. Paul’s College, UW, announces the position of Senior Don (Mare). Dead-
4577 or drop by 25 Regina Street, S., Waterloo. Learn about a different culture while you show a new immigrant how to be a part of your community. For more information, call K-W Y.M.C.A. Host Perogram at 579-9622. VOLUNTEER AT IMPRlNT - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. COME TO THESTUDENTUFECENTRE, ROOM 1116 TO DlSCOVER YOUR NEWSPAPER! Waterloo Minor Soccer require house league coaches for 1998. The season runs May to July or August. Training provided. Come share your time and talents! Cal I 578-9680. You too can be a Big Sister volunteer. Ask about our Short-Term Match proram created for university students. 8 all 743-5206 and ask about our 1 day training session.
SMOKERS NEEDED -a smoking cessation study is being carried out on campus. If you smoke, please consider volunteering to fill out a short questionnaire. You could win a movie ticket for two. Questionnaires will be available at the porter and Davis Libraries, Student Life Centre, The Bomber, Grad House, and main entrance of most UW campus buildings. To return your questionnaires, send them through Internal mail to: The Smoking Study, Hearth Studies, 8Ml-i or drop them off in the provided boxes at the Davis and Potter Libraries. This study has been reviewed and received ethics approval by the Office of Human Research and Animal Care at the University of Watertoo. If you would like additionat information contact Janneth Pazmino-Canitares at Health Studies, BMH.
japazmin @ healthy.uwaterloo.ca or Karin Neumann at kneumann@ahsmail.uwaterioo.ca. Seeking motivated organized student to start and manage new BEST BUDDIES chapter at UW. Recruit and monitor volunteers. Training provided. Interested students call Kim at 1-888-7790061 or best.buddies@sympatico.ca UW Disabilities Office is lookina for volunteers for “LINKS” [Peer H&per Program) for the Fall Term. Information and applications can be obtained in room 2051, Needles Hall.
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Transitions ‘98 - Job Search Strateies Conference for Arts Alumni and 8 raduating Students - will takes place on March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register and info contact Christine Woods at ext. 2119 or email: cwoods@ watarts. Residence accommodation - Resurrection College is accepting applications for residence for the upcoming Fall & Winter terms. Single rooms for undergraduates (2nd year and above), graduates and doctoral students are available. If you are looking for a small, quiet residence with a warm, homelike atmosphere, give Patti a call at 885-4950. Email: ptusch @ ionline.net HopeSpring, the support centre for people living with cancer, is pleased to announce their move to 43 Allen Street, West. The move is scheduled for March 23 which will allow for expanded services and offer a larger hand in a time of personal crisis. Table Tennis Championship, Concordia Club, is hosting its first annual table tennis championship on March 21, Cash prizes for lst, 2nd and 3rd place finishes. For more info call Hans Malthaner at 747-2902. Travel and study program - Jewish History and Culture in Central Europe August 16 to September 2, 1998. For details call 888-4002 or email at conted @corrl .uwatertoo.ca TOEFL Preparation Course - the test of English as a Foreign Language Course (TOEFL) begins April 7 and ends June 10. Classes are held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. This 10 week course is designed to prepare people for writing the TOEFL exam. The course fee is $50 and the book is $35. Register at the International Student Office, NH2080 or call ext. 2814 for more details.
Friday, March 20,1998 Arts Spring Formal at the Transytvania Club. Tickets available now in the Arts Student Union Office, AL 120. CCF presents “Just Qne Way” with guest speaker Randall Mah. 7 Pam. at MC 2065. Music, drama, snacks. Saturday, March 21,1998 Table Tennis Championship, Concordia Club is hosting first annual table tennischampionship. Cash prizes for lst, 2nd and 3rd place finishes. For more info call Hans Malthaner at 7472902. Tue%day, March 24,1998 The Faculty of Science presents: “Debate: Be It Resolved That Science is Gender Biased” B 1 271 from 4 to 5 p.m. For infocall Helena, ext. 2101 or Monica at ext. 2536. All are invited to participate in a Round Table, featuring Argentinean biologist, Dr. Maura Beatriz Kufner who will present “The Pantanal” - a Biodiversity Hotspot in the Parana Paraguay River Basin - Argentina. Come to ES1 , room 221 at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25‘1998 Gay and Lesbian Liberation of Waterloo Coming Out Discussion Group. Topic: “Politics and Sexuality” 7:30 p.m. Social follows at 9 p.m., HH 378. Meet old friends and make new ones. All welcome. Details: 884-4569. UWMAC: University of Waterloo Mac Advocates on Campus meeting at noon in MC2009, 2nd floor of the Math 8 Computer Buildin . All welcome. Mail daroloson@ math 9or details. Friday, March 27,1998 KW Chamber Music Society presents “Robert Kubica & Wilma Van Berkel, Classical Guitar Duo” at 8 p.m. at the KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young St., W., Waterloo. For info and reservations cafl886-1673.
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Sept ‘98 - 8 bedroom house- 2 kitchens, 2 livingrooms, 3 bathrooms, laundry, parking, 25 minute walk. Devitt Street, Waterloo. $300. each, utilities included. 5744728. Rooms for rent In a 3-bedroom house. Very close to universities, gas heating, basic amentities. $325-$400/month/ room. Cal I 725-5348. 5 t ‘98 m74b d dl-5b d parkis! h%$. 2 bath! :zt%aG minute walk. Ckdarbrae ’ Avenue ‘and Brookhaven Crescent. 574-4728. I he PhIllIp Street townhouses - Summer sublet(s) available - behind HMV, Loose Change Louis, Mel’s Diner, Toptey’s Copy, Blue Dog Bagel and Second Cup Plaza. The best place to spend the summer. Washer/dryer (not coin operated), bright, clean rooms and free parking. Pau I 886-5865 ; Scott 885-0008 ; Nitan 725-1025 ; Laura 746-6629 ; Daniela 725-3704 ; Laurenna 746-7694 ; Mike 746-9674 ; Gina 8855524 ; Catherine 884-3491 ; Paul 888-0079 ; Allison 725-3532 ; Allison 725-7458 ; Allison 725-4867 ; Jacky 725-3390 ; Laurence 746-8564 or 725-3837 ; Ha 746-9728 ; Josh 884-0211; Heat her 8847513 ; Jennifer 884-8849 ; Andrea 7471320. Call Charles at 746-5761 for any additions to this list. kesldence Accommodation: Resurrection College is accepting applications for residence for the upcoming Fall and Winter terms. Single rooms for undergraduates (second year and above), graduates, and doctoral students are available. If you are looking for a small, quiet residence with a warm, homelike atmosphere, give Patti a call at 885-4950. E-mail: ptusch @ionline.net. )toomsfor Summer or FallNVlnter terms available in fantastic student house on William St. W. Summer rates from $125$1 75 incl. on first or second floor. Private room with shared bathrooms, kitchens and livingrooms. Large new house and super roommates. Leave a message for Steph 743-6838. hot summer roof - 3 room townhouse for $570/mo. or best offer. Each room available separately at $195./mo. Very large and clean rooms. One with private washroom. Parking, deck, laundry, 0 minute walk to WLU and 10 minute walk to UW. Partially furnished, new, recently painted and renovated. 151 King St., N., Unit 10. Cal I 725-3585. houseforrent-$1 IOO/ 14 located at 27A Peipler ?*izi %[“ls; month lease. Contact Scott at (416) 3613594. summersu e 1 Al bet-t Street. Full bathroom, kitchen with dishwasher, laundry facrllties. Rent negotiable. Call Greg 7250097.
The Lyric Night Club - ride our complimentary Shuttle Bus to the Lyric every Saturday night. Departure times are 10:30,11:25 and 12:15from St. Michael’s and 10:45, 11:40 and 12:30 from the University Plaza. Buses will be returning at 1:30, 1:50 and 2:lO. Time constraints writer’s brock? Can’t find the words or the right research materials you need? We can help! Write: Custom Essay Service, 4 Collier St., Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario, M4W lL7. Call (416) 960-0240.
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