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Safety concerns arise at hip-hop events by Kmy O’Brien Patii Lenard

Loomis referred to the most recent on-campus hip-hop night on September 26. During the course of the eveningtwo UW students were hit in the head with beer bottles and required stitches, Fed Hall manager Johnny Megalos was struck in the head by another patron, and a police of“We’re ficer had his foot run over by 4 a vehicle attempting to push through a crowd of three hundred peopie. Said Loomis, “we’re shutting these events down because of the high propensity for disturbances at the events. Ofcourse, we want them to continue, but we have to sit down and plan for safety first.” UW Police Sergent Wayne Shorctsaid that, “the hip-hop events have produced disturbinces, unru-

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ue to recent episodes of violenci: at Fed Hall during hip-hop evenings, the final two events scheduled for the fall term have been cancelled by the University of Waterloo Administration and the Federation of Students. Although the Feds haveacontract with Clymaxxx Entertainment, the company that organizes and produces the events, the contract stipulated that all UW policies must be adhered to by both participants and organizers, thus allowing the Feds tocancel events without breaking the contract. “There are a lot of safety issues that need to be addressed, especially in light of the last event where people committed a serious breach of the law,” said Keanin Loomis, Vice President, Administration and Finance.

liness, and assault, all ofwhich were alcohol-related. Experience has proven that there is a greater riskof incident at these events as opposed to other events on campus.” Although officers usually attempt crowd control techniques before laying down charges,

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of the attendees at the last event were from Toronto, speculating that the Waterloo-to-Toronto ratio was “about sixty-forty.*’ Co-Directors of Clymaxxx Entertainment, Sacha Isaacksz and Shiran Isaacksz, agree that there are safety concerns with respect to their events. events

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to have a zero tolerance towards violence.” Shiran continues, noting that he and his brother, both graduates “are in the business of of w, producing quality urban entertainment to the students. We don’t think it’s fair that one or two ignorant people should ruin the fun for everyone.” Whenaskedifhethoughtthat hip-hop parties tend towards violence, Sacha says that ‘Lwe totally disagree with that. At any event where there’s alcohol, there’s more chance of bar-fights. But, it’s not an issue of the music at all.” _ Responding to concerns that at the first hip-hop event of the term, cars were circling ring-road looking to start trouble, Shiran and Sacha both laughed, and answered that, “they were probably looking for a parking spot because so many people come to our events. Or, maybe they were looking for something to eat after the event was done.”

down because of the high i;;;;;;;;;; propensity for disturbances at ~~o;d~:~;; the events,” says Loomis. “fringe charges” have been laid under the Liquor License .Act. Both he and Feds President C hristian Provenzano pointed out that most ofthe offenders were not UW students. “All the people hurt [at the last event] are UW, and the majority of hurters were not,” said Provenzano. He noted that many

really’disappointed about this, and we’ve been working with the Feds to come up with ideas to make the events safer. Thecurrent Feds have been the most supportive so far about our events.” “We’ve already been discussing how to makechanges and we’re gearing up for m&e events in January. Most important is that we’re

Alternatives to violence by Melissa

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t often seems like we live in a society where peace of mind is something that is hard won. Promoting peace of mind was strongly considered during the week of October 19-24, the third annual “Week without Violence.‘* Organized by the Federation of Students, in conjunction with the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), the goal of the week was to publicize preventive measures for reducing violence in current society. OnThursday, October 22, a panel discussion occurred in the Great Hall of the Student LifeCentre (SLC). Organized by Meredith Owen, Vice President, Student Issues and Patricia J. Forte, a local lawyer, the event created enthusiasm amid the usual quiet nature of the SLC. The panel members included: UW -Ombudsperson, Marianne Miller, mediators for “Community Justice Initiatives,” Newt Gingrich

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and Ada Vendenberg, and Scott fenders through’ community into local communities. When questioned about aggression in soMorton, a Laurier social work stuconferencing. The “Community dent. The focus of these speeches Mediation Services” program re- . ciety, Gingrich said that changes was on alternatives to violence and solves disputes through mediation need to be made in our society in and support groups. terms of discouraging aggression. provided important information to He says that we should instead UWstudents. The “Sexual Abuse TreatThe Office of the ment” program initiates services “honotir people whodogood work that changes lives.“Ombudsperson provides Scott Morton, a free confidential service toall students, faculty, through a unique proand staff in the university gramwithYouthService community. Miller beCanada, underwent six months training in melieves that it is important for s tudents to understand diation techniques and then worked at Mary’s that there is a service availPlace, a shelter ‘for able to them which promotes ideals of “mediawomen. Here; he invited women to meet in tion, negotiation, and board rooms and discuss teamwork.” their feelings usingvariNewt Gingrich and Ada Vendenberg disFrom lefbigh~ Marianne Miller, NewtGingrich, Ada ous mediation eechniques. cussed CJL a program VendenbergandScottMorton. Morton explained which relies on previ=ntaphoto by paw LeMd how this experience aftive techniques as an alfected his life, saying ternative to violence. There are four programs available for all persons affected by sexual that, “when you bring people toabuse trauma. Finally, “Providing gether, there is a real opportunity at theCJI. Alternative Choices for Women,” for dealing with violence.” He The first is the “Victim Ofbelieves that the soiution to viofender Reconciliation Program,” works with federally sentenced lence is “out there” and can be which mediates victims and ofwomen in order to reintegrate them

brought out into the open through discussion. When. asked by organizer Forte about the place of men in solutions to violence, he stated his own belief to “having the courage to be a non-violent man,” Studentsat LJWshould understand that although violence is in-deed a reality in society, there are very real alternatives to violence. Forte argues that this campaign had a focus on youth because “youth is a time when you are instilled with values about dealing with conflict.” In addition, Forte believes that instead of bringing problems to court, mediation is free and is a good use of “making people aware of the resources that are available.” In order to modify violent behaviour, Forte suggests, %ounting to 10 before actingit might take you 10 seconds or 10 days,” but at least violence may be prevented. Can you live for one week without participating in violence? Have thecouragetostandforsomething - not to stand for,violence.

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Increasing enrollment begins by Patti Lena-d

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t is official - University of Waterloo can participate in the Ontario Government’s “Access to Opportunities Program” without doubling enrollment. The announcement came at last Wednesday’s Board ofCovernor’s meeting, where UW President, Dr. James Downey, announced that UW will participate based on an enrollment increase of 36 per cent instead of the full doubling initially required. Although this was expected news, it is relieving to UW administration and students that the announcement is finally official. This means thae preparations toaccommodate larger numbers of incoming students can begin immediately. After all, next year’s firstyear Computer Science class will increase from 500 to 600, and the first year Electrical and Computer Engineering classes will see an increase from 255 to 355. Previously, UW was prevented from participating in the “Access to Opportunities Program” because of its already large information technology programs. The Ontario government had offered $150 million to universities that doubled their enrollment in these programs by 2000. Universities thatcould meet these targets would then be eligible for tuition deregulation. Christian Provenzano, Federation of Students President, does acknowledge chat, “our administration is to be commended for not accepting the original policy.. . as it would have critically jeopardized [the quality of] undergraduate education at UW.”

When asked if he thinks that UW received special treatment from the government, he says that, due to the nature and size of UW’s information technology programs, “it would have been unfair to require these enrollment increases, of UW. What the government was asking of UW was dramatically differentfromwhacitwasaskingof other universities.” Robin Stewart, Vice President, Education, expresses furtherconterns. “We don’t yet know which programs will be deregulated [once the enrollmenc targets are met], and this could cost students not involved in the enrollment increases extra money.” “Also, the program is untested, and,the parameters haven’t been set. It’s all been done in a willynilly helter-skelter way, and once we go down this road, it will be hard to turn back.” And what of the motion passed at this month’s Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance @USA) conference, that indicates OI%Xs unwillingness to support different implementation programs for different universities? Provenzano indicates that both he and Stewart voted against this motion, but that “the Council of Ontario Universities, an organization that all OUSA members belong to, supported our negotiations for differential tuitio’n. Also, we got concessions for other sdhools through our negotiations.” Insum,Stewartnotesthateven though UW administration was not supported by students and staff in its efforts at negotiations, “I understand the administration’s position. The enemy is the government here, and it’s forcing us to do things that make us all uncomfortable.”

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Rae makes slight move to the right /mpn’ntstaff S by David

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top NAFTA, technology and free trade - although my heart may take me down that road, my head says no. Tearing up NAFTA would not create a single new job in Canada or Ontario,” said ex-Ontario Premier Bob Rae. On October 22, Rae spoke to a large group of students, faculty and community members about his new book and philosophy in a speech entitled “Social Democracy: Without Illusions,” at Wilfrid Laurier University. Rae took advantage of the filled auditorium to take positions on current political issues. He did not hesitate tocall Mike Harris’ Common sense revolution “ridiculous” and also found it & surd that Canadians have so much “difficulty accepting’ the distinctiveness of Que bet. n Blaming the failure of his government to attain re-election on the tax hike instituted during his term of office, Rae wondered how Canadians hoped to pay for things like universal health care with tax cuts. “How are we going to pay for this? All of us have to confront these questions. The way we confront this is our willingness to pay taxes.. . it’s simple arithmetic.” Rae’s speech also marked a significant move to the right, and a. departure from traditional NDP policies. Noting that some of his ideas may make him unpopular with some of the NDP supporters he r&ognized in the room, he had this to say about privatization: “Surely we want to live in an economy that is diverse and the state doesn’t run

everything.. . where people have a right to make a profit.” Rae also had comments on welfare reform: “[We need] real welfare reform. We should be givinga tax break, but not to those who make 1OO,0OO~plus. . . simply paying people to stay at home passively is not productive. Work has to be at the core of the values we emphasize.” Rae had some ideas about tuition rates as well: “The key is. . . the amount of debt we would ask studen es to carry, an effective way to pay it back and a generous system of bursaries.” He then went on to emphasise that as far as he was concerned with respect to education, “if I had another billion I would put it for (children aged] 0 - 6 so that when kids gettoschooltheyareingoodshape. The province is full of people who are on third base and think they hit a triple.” Considering his labour roots Rae also had surprising comments to make about corporations. Responding to a comment from an anti-corporate_ audience member he stated that corporations are “not all demons” and that many corporation “do very posi-

tive work.” In commenting on a question about increasing corporate tixes, Rae said “There must be a balance between individual and corporate taxation.” “The key challenge is to recognize that capital is mobile; you can’t create an environment that is radically different than your neighbour.:’

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Did vou hear? Fed&n the red by Kath Grubislc Rob Schmidt

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he Feds’ Annual General Meeting Wednesday, October 28, proved relatively laid-back, without majorcontmversy or strife. The Student Life Centre was filled for half an hour with concerned undergraduates desirous of making their mark on campus life, The. agenda included basic annual financial statements, various bylaw amendments and a secret ballot vote for an opening on the Board of Directors. The Feds’ 1997-98 auditor’s report painted a fairly bleak financial picture. The Federation’s members’ defict was $84,005, which amounts to an approximate four dollar loss per &dent. The corporation’s cash balance as of April 1998 was $3,,l52, compared to $184,770 for the pievious year. Positive cash flow was achieved by in&ding the unspent Fed Hall Renovation reserve which was included asa long-term debt of $119,370. ’ While the debt picture worsened, the revenue remained consistent at $3.2 M. By improving the gross margin on product sold the Feds reduced their loss for the year to $106,222 from $134,007 in 1997.

Assorted bylaws were altered. In by-law one, all references to “General Manager were replaced by “Business Manager.” The section on “The Student Issues Resource Centre Co-ordinator” was struck, and replaced by references to “Vice-President Student IsOwen was the .sues.” Meredith first elected VP Student Issues last spring. As wel1, the mention of “including proxies” was struck from by-law one. All motions were passed unanimously. The .Board of Directors’ vacancy was the last item on the agenda. The Board functions as a managerial body, overseeing business decisions and bylaw administration. Candidates for the position, Melissa Graham, Chris Buchanan and Dan Mader spoke of their experience and knowledge ofcampus issues, and outlined their perspective on Board functionsand student input. in the end, the Board position went to an absentee, Sanjay Kulkami. Kulkarni has previously served on the Board for a term. He turned down the position last year due to a conflicting commitment. The third year Systems Designs engineering student is “very pleased” about his win. “I’m looking forward to being able to serve on the Board, so that we can get the Feds back into the black.”

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n Wednesday, uctobe~28, Imptifzt was givea the uppofltinity tu interview &wming PI-esident, Dr. David Johnston. Juhnston willtake mm-from Dr. James Duwney 02.2July I, 1999.

Imprint; Do yuu feelyuti are coming to grips with all the issues here at H?aterhu. For example, as of yesterday, it was fumaly announced thut we wiD be acceptedfur 0ntan.o ‘s new program regarding tuition dhrepiation and increasi~genruiimxt. Johnston: Well, I followed it from afar, as we have had somewhatsimilar debates in Quebec, but I don’t purport to understand it fully. I will certainly spend a fair amount of time in the next few months studying i t, and getting to understand it. I am aware of the work of the committee chair by David Smith. I guess I have some sense of the genesis, but I don’t have a real command of the current debate and I will get into that shortly. Imprint: Have you been following Ontario politics more generally, the Harrisguvemment? Johnston: Well, somewhat. As a Canadian one is somewhat familiarwithwhatgoesoninotherprovinces. I have been very heavily involved with politics in my own province. I co-chaired the “No Committee” in the 19% referendum. During the fifteen years I was principal of McGill, I was removed from politics directly, but I stepped down in June of 1994 and became involved in the referendum campaign which we almost lost by 300,000 votes. It was a very disconcerting exercise incanadian history. Imprint: Howe ~024 &en fd~uw~~g studentpulitics at fktcGill, in purticularthe McGillStudent Union against the Quebecgovernment, regardingdifferential &ion? Were yuu involved at aN la that? Johnston: No, 1 have not been. The most difficult part of the job is dealing with provincial govern: ments and almost every other part of a university president’s job is very attractive and a very special privilege.

that testwas anywhere between 15 and 25 million dollars a year under-funded from a 150 million dollar funded base. So that was 10 to 17 per cent under-ftindedthat was a huge discrepancy, and it took us about two years toget that study made public. It took us another six years to get the McGill grant brought up to the minimum of 50 million dollars a year.

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Johnston: Yes, quite a bit, in fact, quite a bit of personal involvement. I have five daughters and mynumbertwodaughterwasvicePresident of Internal Affairs for one year about six years ago, and was a member ofthe senate before that. Currently, our fifth daughter, is the Vice-President of University Affairs in the Student Society. So I would get my lessons at home. If you look at a spectrum of North American universities, I think McGill, like this university has substantial student participation in thegovernments. Perhaps because of that, my generalization would be that we have always had very high quality students for the governing bodies and its been a very important and attractive part of university. Imprint: How wi/l you portray UCtivities at VW to interested parties? Johnston: I guess that the first thing that occurs to me is that UW has had a very distingtiished short history. It is hard to imagine any other university around the world that has done so well in such a short period of time. It has established a distinctiveness in a number of areas that usually takes decades and decades. The second thing that impresses me is that the spirit of innovation here which I guess is a part of the spirit of the university community. There is a freshness here, a willingness to take risks, and explore new things. UW’s cooperative program is recognized around the world. I think UW’s ability to identify the areas of complimentary, as well as areas ofconflictwith industry, have established important lessons for many other universities. Imprint:Do you t&d yuu’areguifi~ to spenda lot of time bsrildhg hks between UWspeci$ca~b$ atfd th KW CCWi%V##iq?

Imprint: Coddyou say a Iitt.49 mom abolrt t/;rat? I’m curiot/s abouf your invu/veme~t with fhe pruvi fltialguvemvent. Johnston: In a very short summary, when I began at McGill in 1979, Quebec universities were not funded as Ontario universities are, according to a formulae. They were given a grant each year just based on their history, and there would

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based upon enrollment increases. It took a bout six years before we could get transpirency in that funding. Essentially what happened was they took the Ontario formula and applied it to Quebec universities. They said that the result of

Johnston: I certainly hope so. I grew up in a smallish community and I think that a university, in many ways, is a manifestation of a community and community aspirations. I am very interested in what makes a community civic, and what makes it healthy. The presence of a vigorous university has a very large role,to play in that. It’s about the leadership role taken by the university, how that reflects itself, the educational system, health system, the quality of local governments, and the ability of the community to work together and reach objectives. It struck me, for example, that signs for the United Way are displayed in your

buildings. In bfontreal, we have a French-English co-chair for Centraide, and we have a very poor community. Montreal is the poorest city in Canada at the present time. One in four of its citizens, in the city itself, fall below the poverty line. It is very attractive to me to come to a university that is busy with its own affairs as well as concerned with the community at large. Those are very attractive indicators. Imprint: Can yuzrsay moreabuutthe rule uf student leaders/rip?

Johnston: The first thing I would say about it might be a little unusual. I think it is a remarkable education. Those students who are privileged to hold student office or serve in the community, etc. get a bonus to theireducation that is very attractive. They come to understand how a communi,ty like this governs itself, and works for the most part, in healthy ways. It is a very interesting part of one’s education, and I have seen it with my own two children, seen it in my own life in the world and in student government and it is a wonderful tutoring experience. Secondly, I think the point that, by and large, if you give students responsibility they exercise it responsibly. Certainly the student leaders I have known largely at McGill, Western and Harvard handle responsibility well.

coming to SLC

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students. blast of the pieces have been donated to UW byartistswishing to promote their work.

he dull and dreary Student Life Centre wiil soon have its bare brick and exposed concrete walls beatified by creative art pieces which have been donated to our university by professional arti3ts from all over the country. By mid-November, the Department of Fine Arts hopes to have these creative and particularly ambitous works of art placed in the meeting rooms and in the surrounding life center for the students to look at. Joseph Wyatt from the Department of Fine Arts commented that these art pieces have been displayed in other offIces on the campus, but are now being brought to create a new atmosphere for the

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Imprint: Alung those &es there has been a pus/, to get more sttidents onto &ebuardofguvemors, thesenate. Are you open to hmkingatthat, to increasing student refiresentatiun? (University

Johnston: I think that one always looks at one’s institutions and governments to see if they are appropriate to the times. Without respondingto that specific question, I think that the mark of a healthy institution is its willingness to lookat what it is doing, and how it is doing and be prepared to make appropriate adjustments in any particular direction. The other thingIcansayaboutthat isthat it is important to -use the existing organs of government to be sure that the representation is strong. It is important in a very fast changing world that we look at policies on a regular basis. The nature of research is changing very dramatically and many universities are looking at its research policies, ethics in research, human subjects in research, and conflicts of interest in research on a regular basis. For that co work, we need to be proper1 y represented. Imprint: Unefinaltiing, going back to Co-up. Did Mccillhzve a Co-up pmgmm? Are you familiar with Coupp fogramsandt~~‘~unipue~~u~cte r?

Johnston: Yes, I am familiar with it, and have long admired it at Waterloo, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, for a variety of reasons, among which building bridges between the university community and the business and industrial communities outside.

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Feds veto .bookstore ad by Kath

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he Federationofstudents are getting the proverbial book thrown at them, this time concerning the UW Used Bookstore’s fall cheque run. The Used Bookstore, which is run by the Feds, announced last week that 5,801 cheques await students who sold books this fall, for a total of $600,000.75 headed back into students’hands. Calvin Nasson, the Used Bookstore’s Assistant Manager, said that approximately one per cent of cheques are never picked up, which amounts to 58 cheques, at an average of $103.43 each. After two years, unclaimed money is turned over to the Feds. Nasson expressed concern that students should obtain payment for the books sold. “It’s not our money.” The Bookstore had arranged

for a full-page advertisement to appear in Imprint’s October 23 issue, as well as a run of posters to be displayed throughout the Student Life Centre, to announce that cheques were ready for pick-up. Last Thursday, as Imprint was headed to press, a note from the Feds was dropped off, instructing the removal of the notice. Bookstore manager John Jongerius(J.J.)foundoutaboutthe retraction on Friday morning, from Imprint. Keanin Loomis, VP Administration and Finance, explains that, “it was a matter of timing. [The Feds] called J.J., left a message, said we had to speak about this. We had to let Imprint know right away that we were pulling out. Unfortunately, Imprint got in touch with J.J+ before we were able to.” At a meeting last month with Loomis and Suzanne Futyer, the Feds’ business manager, Nasson,

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The Feds cited financial reasons for pulling the ad, Loomis explains, “this isn’t an issue about advertising the cheque run. This is really [. , .] about the money, and the cost of a full-page ad with colour in Imprint.” Christian Provenzano, Federation President,concurs, “Ifyour corporation is $SS,OOO in debt, spending a thousand on an ad is a littleexcessive. It’samatterofnot having the money. It is my understanding that no full page colour ad was approved.” The purchased advertisement was a black and white, full second page, which costs $775.21, including taxes. The content of the advertisement also seemed to be in question. “That money is set aside to advertise the business,‘*said Provenzano. “I think the expenditure was outside ofwhat the money was supposed to be . spent on.”

Loomis does not recall the proposed purpose of the advertisement: “I don’t remember if it [the ad] was actually flagged for this particular cheque run.” Loomis emphasises the businesses’ accountability to the Feds. “They’re still within a corporation; they don’t have exclusive reign over thkir entire budget. We don’t want to get into micro-management, so we don’t necessarily monitor the businesses in their every move, but this was one instance where we did not feel that they needed an Imprint ad.” Provenzano is more conceding. “I guess you could call it a form of micro-management,n he allows, “but Suzanne has sat down with all our managers and discussed the whole [financial] picture.” Did the Fedsoverstep the limits of their jurisdiction? “I didn’t think it was an issue? said Loomis.

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Elaine Koolstra, in UW Parking Services, told Provenzano that there are indeed penalties for staff who have not paid their tickets. These penalties included revoking parking privileges on cam-

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arking tickets: The bane of the automotively endowed student at UW. Students have to pay their parking tickets because othertvise, they won’t see Why their transcripts or marks. Well and good, but what is there to force profs and staffwith tickets to pay? This was the question asked a’t the inaugural meeting of the Parking and Traffic Committee on October+. Federationofstudents President, Christian Provenzano, wanted to know why UW staff are able to go essentially retributionfree concerning tickets, while students are forced to pay because their transcripts are withheld until outstanding fines are paid.

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get penalized for not paying their’ parking fines? pus, amongother things. She asked if these policies should be implemented by the board and was answered with a resounding affumative from most of the board, includinga representative ofCUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) and from Provenzano himself.

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istorian Olive Patricia Dickason delivered a H rousing speech entitled “Recognized at Last? Reflections on the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples,” last Thursday and then joined WPIRG forcoffee Friday for follow-up discussion. -. . . . . Ulckason brought a unique perspective to the complex issues of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada, eloquently combining an academic perspective with her M&is heritage. Dickason,

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Returning the favour omputer innovator Dan Dodge, co-founder of QNX Software Systems Ltd. (QSSL), and recipient of the

1998 J.W. Graham Medal in Computing and Innovation at UW’s spring convocation, is presenting November an exceptional gift to theUniversity of Waterloo. your QNX has created a University of Waterloo issue of the QNX realtime operating system to be given tostudents and facultyofthe UniversityThe gift will be presented to the University at a special seminar on November 4, in the Davis Centre 1302, at 1:SOp. m. Copies of the software will be available on CDROM for distribution at the seminar. Dodge, who, with fellow UW student, Gordon Bell, co-founded QNX Software Systems Ltd., received a B-SC. in Physics (1977)

andaMaster’sof MathinCS(1981) from the University of Waterloo. QNX is an outgrowth of Dan Dodge and Gordon Bell’s work on embedded application technology that has evolved since their days as students at Waterloo. Dodge became involved in operating systems as a student at Waterloo working on Thoth, one ofthefirstoperatingsystemstouse

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UW receive a great gift. message passing-a fundamental concept of the QNXoperating system.After graduating from Waterloo, Dodge and Bell worked at Bell Northern Research (BNR) as programmers. By 1980, theywere proficient in developing operating systems, and saw an enormous opportunity when IBM introduced the PC. While at BNR, they devoted their spare moments to the developmentofthe QNXrealtime operating system, and formed Quan-

Safer communities by Melade

Kramer

speda( tofmprin t n Friday, October 23, Barbara Hall, former Toronto mayor and current chairperson for the National Strategy on Community Safety and Crime Prevention, spoke as part of the Week Without Violence, at a day-long workshop on safer communities. Her presentation has relevance to everyone in that it stresses the importance ofcormections made between people as a way of strengthening communities and making them safer In addition, she discussed some more concrete ways in which to make communities safer. Hall addressed three primary issues relevant to community safety.

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First she focussed on the importance of safe& in the physical environment. While she stressed that this is not the only important factor in establishing safer communities, she did underline the importance of making communities a place where people desire to live. This includes adequate iighting and landscaping with safety in mind. It also includes factors such as front porches, to encourage community interaction, as opposed to people being separated by large fences, or hibernating in their air conditioned houses. Along with the importance of physical environment, is the need to focus on the offender and those at riskofoffending. Hence, part of the Committee’s initiative involves a focus on youth. Hall believes that it is much more beneficial for society to be proactive in this area rather than reactive. She hopes to cut down on some of the $46 billion government spends on responding to crime after it occurs and put some of that money toward things such as educa&on and health care. This point becomes particularly poignant when you realize that most people in jail have an education of Grade 9 or lower. She emphasised that when quality of life is good, crime rates are lower. While Hall acknowledged thatsomeyoungoffenders do need to be in closed custody, she also believes that many young offenders become repeatoffenders if they are only dealtwith through punishment.

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in KW Hence the need for morecommunity supports such as community and youth centres. She believes that some money-should be directed toward projects such as these rather than providing room and board for offenders in jail. Hall’s third main focus was on victims and potential victims. Having been both robbed at gunpoint and attacked by a group of people when she was living in the US, Hall knows what it is like to be a victim. These experiences . taught hertotrust herinstinctswhen in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation. More importantly, she believes education on distinguishingsafe from unsafe circumstances and on how to respond to unwelcome situations is essential. Getting people in contact with politicians and other authorities is also important. People’s fears can be diminished through education and information, and by giving them input into what theyfeel should be done to make their community safer, This allows people to feel in control in their neighbourhoods, and it promotes interaction between neighbours, politicians, and police, thus creating more of a community bond. In all, Barbara Hall’s speech was notonly about what makes communities safer, but a presentation on how we can all reach out to others tocreate more ofa community atmosphere. This, in turn, can help to make our communities safer, but more importantly, we can help to ensure our communities will be places where we want to live.

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n the day they officially take office, each new Federation .of Students exuecutive is handed a l&B&book. On the cover of that book are written the words “Management and Employee Relations Manual.” This is my theory, at any rate, as Icannot find any other explanation for why Fed executives seem to treat their employees so carelessly. The Feds of 1997-98, led by Mario “Iron Fist” Bellabarba, had an absolutely atrocious record. Consultations were a sham. Managers were simply called in and told what would be happening. They were welcome to speak their piece, as long as they realized that the decision was already made. Near the end of the 1998 Winter term, Bomber manager Larry Vaugn departed under a cloud. Fed Hall Manager Hayden Belgrave left not long after. Belgrave was a long time-time employee, and a good one by all accounts. He brought back the money-losing Fed Hall to the break-even point. Yet, as soon as he opposed the Feds on a number of issues, he was suddenly hit with negative employee evaluations. As a final blow, he was hit with avery pointed, and very childish, snub at the Feds annual end-of-term party. To liken our current executive to their predecessors would be, at the least, a grave injustice. They are a much friendlier and more open bunch (the day 1 hear Christian Provenzano say, “It’s none of your damn business!” I will die of shock). Nonetheless, they still need to start work:ng wi th, not against, their own managers. There may have been adequate reaion for dismissing Bar Ops Manager Frazer Hadwin only three months into his; ob. Frazer himself admits that there were ,roblems, but notes that he was never given the opportunity to address those concerns. And why, if there were probems, was Frazer pu blically commended ?or his work by the Feds at a meeting just icant weeks before his termination? As of next term, the job of entertainnent: programmer will be filled by John Workman, currently a D J and promotions lerson with the Feds. He will be hired :hrough UW Co-op. Programming? A Co>p job? With the responsibilities and stress :hat accompany that job, the person who ioes it deserves a lot more than the Co-op mateofpay that the Feds will undoubtedly ,e offering. But then the Feds have always seemed to have a problem paying what a job is actually worth. The biggest employee relations llunder of late was the cancelling of the llsed Bookstore ad that was to run with [sprint. The Fed exec walked all over ! decision made by one of their managers, vithouf any sort of prior consultation. rhis from the people who have repeat:dly stated, “We do not micro-manage.” VP Finance Keanin Loomis does lave a point. Why sink almost $1,000 into ,n ad when the organization is almost i85,OOO in the red? However, the Booktore is making a record profit. The man.gers had studied their own budget and 4t that the expense could be justified. If he Feds didn’t thinkso, they should have consulted the managers before they went ,nd unilaterally cancelled the ad. The imingwas not so tight chat they had toact mmediately. The Feds have left their managers eeling as though their decision-making bilities are not trusted, and that’s no way D treat employees, some of whom have erved for over 20 years.

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wanted to congratulate thermprintnews section for a job well done. I have been an Imprint reader since my first year at UW, and I am happy co report that the news coverage for this term has consistently offered stories that students find interesting, and that are also well-written and informative. Having served as a news writer, I know how difficul t it can be to balance coverage of events and student interests given the tight production deadlines. The news editors this term have made this a section worth reading and they should be congratulated for their ettorts, Keep up the good work!

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agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Green’s comments about the poor writing skills of students ac this university. . As a mathematics student, I too am exposed on a daily basis to the writings of the students of this university. I may not be a grammarian myself, but at least I know the proper usage of the subjunctive mood, I find it unbelievable that students can make ic all the way to university without understanding basic grammatical concepts such as the fact that a gerund phrase isn’t a complete sentence or that parallel structure is crucial in the proper usage of correlative conjunctions. And when will students ever learn that they can’t use a subordinate adverb clause as a subjective completion? Will they ever learn? But grammar is unimportant when compared to the problem of poor organizationof ideas in student writing. What students need isn’t more English writing courses but a course in critical thinking. Knowing such concepts as syllogisms or reductio ad absurdum arguments will surely help students in essay organization. Would this have happened if the conservative government wasn’t elected in Ontario? Stealing money from our schaolsit’s a travesty! The reason that students have such poor writing skills is because, not only did the Harris government reduce education funding, but it also failed to bring a “back to basics” approach to our schools. But perhaps the election of the Harris government is indicative of a greater ma-

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laise in society? I put the blame for this problem on the socialists and the religious right and a general decline in the everyday usage of ancient Greek. Of course, pro-lifers and pro-choicers aren’t totally free of guilt in this matter either. Fortunately for me, the math faculty is trying to fight the trend. Learning ancient Greek is crucial to good grammar skills, and the faculty is very serious about teaching its students the basics of epsilons and de1 tas in an attempt to improve their grammar. Alas! I’m afraid chat untilother faculties do so, as well, that students will forever have poor writing skills. -Ming-Yeeh

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would welcome an event promoting peace and reconciliation; can the MSA say th&

same? ot even a week after a historic peace agreement was reached between Israel and the Palestinian authority, the MuslimStudentsAssociation(MSA)decided to stir up some controversy. They put up a display in the SLC entitled “Palestine.” This display consisted of nothing more than anti-Israel propaganda. It had flyers, it had petitions but it all could have been summed up by saying, “Israel is the devil.” The ink had not yet dried on the peace accords when the MSA decided to snub peace and start a “holy war.” Instead of focussing on Palestinian culture and Islam they decided to demonize Israel and Jews. The display could have had no other purpose than to try to brainwash people who know little about the issues and do not realize it is one-sided propaganda at it’s best. Besides, is the MSA’s argument so weak it can’t survive a debate? The Jewish Students Association (JSA) has never felt the need to put up an antiPalestinian display because they realize how insensitive and immoral that would be. Perhaps the MSAshould focus more on their own religion and culture rather than demonizing another. I am certain the JSA

Instead of seizing the opportunity to welcome in a new era of peace and coexistence the MSA decided to turn to militance and extremism. What good is accomplished by blaming Israel for everything but the weather? Surely, the Palestinians are not angels themselves. In fact, just as peace was being negotiated last week a Palestinian threw a grenade inside an Israeli bus station injuring 50 people. But accusation and counter accusations are’ pointless. The MSA should show that Islam is not about confrontationand militance but about peace and coexistence. This is a university, not a place for political propaganda. I am certain that there are Jews, Christians and Muslims alike at this university who want constructive dialogue and are above childish finger pointing. Whyre-openoldwoundsjustasbothour people are starting to heal them. Let go of the militance and the calls for “holy war” and let’s try to deal with the real issues. For starters, show that we can at least live in peace iri Waterloo without having to read and react to propaganda. --Murk Eltis Optomtty

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face wifi some Hallowe’en candy and contemplating whether I should write an article about how evil Hallowe’en is. But that would be a little hypocritical, if I participate in any way -even by ea ting the candy. So, I’ll write,about somethingmoreinterestingthe devil. We live in a culture where no one really believes in Satan anymore. He’s the figurative ‘boogie man’ or ‘big bad wolf - something reserved only for small children and simple-minded adults to believe in. It is understandable that many people devil is evil regard the idea of ‘Satan’ or ‘the devil’ as an idea accepted only by fanatics. Even the satanic bible teaches that Satan doesn’t exist but that we are all little gods. Just as there is no way to prove that there is a God, there is no proof that there is a devil. But there is evidence. I think people get tired of pat answersthere’s evil in this world because the devil is evil and he influences people to do evil things. That’s too simple. It makes too much sense. Therefore, it must be incorrect. Another reason people reject tr:e notion that Satan exists is that, naturally, most ofuswant tobegood people, and the thought of being in league with the devil is not very

The Bible teaches that ifyou’re not for God, then you’re against Him. And ifyou’re against Him,then that must mean you’re in league with Satan. That’s not a comfortable thought. If Satan actually does exist, and he’s the evil, deceptive destroyer that the Bible claims he is, I don’t think many of us would willingly be his servant. Satan has a number of weapons: “He is most known for his ability to use his clev-

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influences people to ;t+~p;;o~,t:“G”e” Whitefield). do evil things. Oneoftheways he deceives us is by disguising himself into something cute and innocent. A soft, red plush toy with a mischievous smirk, two horns and a pitchfork. If you’re going to believe in him at all, I think he’d prefer you to think of him this way. The elfish man in the red pyjamas - harmless and cute. But his greatest weapon against us is his ability to make us not believe he exists, even though we live in a world where we see and hear of unexplainable evil deeds every day.

Bread and roses 1998

arch 1912, women textile workers of New York lead a strike against unfair wages and poor working condi tions. March i998, the women of the United Needletrades Industrial Textile Employees (UNITE) unionofTrentongoon strike to fight for basic human rights and equality. Last year, JB Fields sock-makingcompany in Trenton claimed bankruptcy protection, then turned around and started production up with the same workers. Amajority of workers voted to strike when JB Fields offered a contract that called for a 38 per cent wage cut, and asked workers to drop a claim before the Qntario Labour Relations Board for $483,000 in back pay. The company cut the wages of its women workers from $lZ/hr to $7.07/hr. JB Fields claims this is only a minimum and thatwages&ngoupto$10.45/ hr if certain onerous production targets are met. These targets are arbitrarily and unilaterally set by the management with no grievance procedure set in place. The company demands the right to fire any employee for failing to meet these production targets! Meanwhile, twelve men working at the plant have had their wages cut from $14.45/hr to $13/hr (38 per cent??!! I think not!) without a quota requirement, and have crossed the picket line. Since the strike started the company has been using scab labour - now legal in Ontario as a result of the reforms to the Ontario Labour Relations Act. Eighty-six years later, the beat goes ori.

September 1998, The JB Fields company fires 38 striking workers (women), six months after they walk off the job. The women received no notice of this termination. Company chairman Bipin Khimasia said the regulations don’t require him to notify the strikers that theirjobs were terminated. “We’re not required to give them their pink slips. That’s the law.. .the people on the picket line are now time-barred. There is no legal obligation for us to rehire them.” The replacementworkershired after the strike began - become permanent employees at the Trenton sock plant alongside union workers who crossed the picket line. Divide and con-

The women quer. The Ministry of Labour has launched an investireceived no gation to see if the dismissals were carried out legally. notice of this Never mind the human rights abusesagainst the women, the unfair wage discrepancy, the termination. half million dollars owed to the workers in back wages, that arbitration rulings against thecompany have been ignored, that the union president has been fired unjustly three times or that the workers face abuse and harassment from the employer. Just ensure that the new Labour Relations Act has been carried out. ACTION: The JB Fields company supplies Eaton’s and Mountain Equipment Co-op and other sellers - write and ask them tostop selling Fields produced goods. Go to the picket line in Trenton and support the women. Check the Friends of UNITE web page for regular updates: www.angelfire.com/on/unite 1765.

I still haven’t found what I’m looking for

othing in this world surprises and impresses me more than the stamina of the human mind and body. I’m testing out my stamina by not sleeping. Between waking up at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday morning and not sleeping until probably 1ZOO a.m., Thursday night/Friday morning, I have been up with maybe two hours sleep, max. Th,at’s around 60 hours of being awake. I think better this way. Or do I? Does anyone really think after that many hours of not sleeping? It really makes no difference either way, since I have no choice but to stay up. Schoolwork keeps me working constantly. And stress makes sure that I stay up to do the work. And I seem to be able to do things after the multitude of waking hours. Of course, I don’t have to do this to myself. I could just give up. You see, I really don’t think university is for me. I have no clue how (and more importantly, why) I came to UW, other than to go four years without a real goal and to get out of university with (hopefuliy) a piece of paper saying that I can learn stuff. And then I can get a job. I guess whether I enjoy that job or not doesn’t matter half as much as just paying off the many debts I’m building up by getting this higher learning. Unfortunately, what happens when it seems the only lesson you’re

learning is that you can’t hack it? So do I drop out? Well, that won’t happen this term unless I want to have spent two months of reading for nothing. Next term? I amconsideringit, maybe working for a term or two. Sucks to move head first into a degree that I’m not even sure I want or could ever fully use. I could and probably would get a job with any degree I get in university because of the degree and my bullshittingskills, but would I even want that job? Could I be a desk jockey? I really don’t think I would make it in a boring, life-draining, soul-sucking desk job. Not to knock anyone, just saying that’s not my cup of tea. I’d be terrible in a factory, even worse as a mechanic. So I question my being here at UW and wonder if it’s all worth it. The sense ofpurpose has been lost, and not over money or job possibilities, but over whether or not I can hack it or if I even care to try. Yeah, I know I’m laying my problems out in front ofyou like you’re a therapist. You all have

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own

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which, more than likely, run the same lines as mine. But this is me after sleep, wondering if I can get a decent grade in a mid-term I have afterwriting this, and afterthat to write an essay on things I haven’t read upon fully, as of yet.

by Dan Zdwiah s-d fo/mp/lnt

he 1990s have been a period of unprecedented fluxand anxiety for Canadian universities. Where to begin? Tuition rates are increasing every year with seemingly no end in sight. On top of this, the forces of political division and agitation have blazed a destructive trail across the cultural landscape of the university. Restructuringandgrowing bureaucratization are the reality of Canada’s universities in the late 1990s. What are the implications of these tumultuous upheavals? Carleton University Political Science professor, Peter C. Emberley, has been carefully analyzing these trends and formulating answers to the critical questions that vex the university community. His most recent book, ti Tuzeru~e: Hot Bmun Pulitics in Canada3 Untiities (1996) addresses the most pressing issues that now confront our prestigious institutions of higher learning. He has been an outspoken and passionate defender of a liberal arts education and views any attempt to re-engineer the university culture with a combination of informed skepticism and prudent judgement. 2723 T0457zzn~examines a multit&e of changes that are sweeping universities into a strange and possibly dangerous dimension. Emberley asserts that, as a result of these changes, Canada’s universities are facing “financial, spiritual and political collapse.” The culprits include postmodernist ideologies, large corporations and the advocates of victim politicsfeminist, visible minority, and gay and lesbian special interest groups. As a result of these internal and external pressures, universities are approaching a critical mass, which threatens what Emberley refers to as the “scholarly culture.” According to Emberley, the scholarly culture is the complex and lively interplay of ideas and conversations informed by the principles of justice, wisdom, and spirituality that occurs within the university confines. This process constitutes the bedrock of a rigorous liberal arts education and helps to cultivate the formation of a responsible and moral citizenry. But the recent emphasis on “relevancen and “efficiency” in education is taking its toll on this culture and the result is an obvious devaluation of liberal arts. “For a long period of time, universities have been encouraged toview themselves as trainingcentres and to develop highly specialized and technical degrees,” said

Emberley during a telephone interview withImprint. “Liberal arts has been seen as a little extra polish that you add to highly specialized degrees. There isn’t a recognition that the purpose of a university is to create a welirounded person, not just someone who has a narrow set of skills or who’s highly specialized.” Acommon strand running throughouw Toleranceis the idea that an education in the applied sciences is deficient unless accompanied by a background in ethics and philosophy. This will enable scientists and technicians to apply their knowledge in a way that will benefit their fellow citizens. “It’s an old.positivist bias, that somehow the technical courses are objectively true and you need to be trained in them because they’re complex and it takes many years to acquire an apbreciatibn of their virtues,” Emberley remarked. “Whereas everything that underpinsarts and culture is considered subjective as if there is no need for any kirid of formation. These intellectual virtues are incorrectly assumed to emerge spontaneously.“According to Emberley, universities are discounting the penetrating insights and morally informed judgements that arise ,during the course of a liberal arts education. In Zero Tolerance, Emberley singles out the “Corporate Right” for criticism of its subversive influence on university values. Big businesses ‘are converging upon the campus in the wake ofgovernment cutbacks in an effort to impose their profit-making agenda upon the curriculum. This requires that universities tailor their programs to the vagaries of market sensitivity. In other words, free-market economics will now provide the index of program value and student choice. In the new order of education, there is none of the mystery that elevates our purpose and gives meaning to our life. Emberley’s thoughtful prose and incisive analysis lends clarity to the turmoil and conflicts that afflict the university culture in these postmodem nineties. His impassioned affirmation of the liberal arts forces us to reassess our priorities and question the primacy of technical training as a means to order our universe. He reinforces the importance of integrating philosophy, literature, and political history within

the framework of technological progress. He is also critical ofwhat he designates as the “Cultural Left.” In their embrace of postmodernist nihilism and the

politics of “identity,” this movement has demonstrated an intolerante of the scholarly culture, especially Western civiiization, and

styled itself as a revolutionary alliante ofvictim groups. Their membership includes feminists, visible minorities, and homosexuals, all of whom are jostling with the Coruorate Rieh t for Dower x and influencz. AC&ding to the Cultural Left’s orthodoxy, the curriculum reflects only the perspectives of white, heterosexual males. “I think that to have nothing but a western canon is parochial, provincial and shows a lack of imagination. I have read the literature of India, China, and Kenya and I can hardly imagine a student today who isn’t brought up against this wonderful literature,” Emberley says. “The Cultural Left, however, was saying that you should read the great worksofWestern Literature, but you should do so in order to reveal a whole tradition of phallocentricity and every other type of oppression of some group in society. They felt that their only purpose was to shed light on 2000 years of oppression.” _ And _-__ that, as he_ says, simply trivializes the accomplishments of a great civilization. Emberley says that gender politics have subsided since their peak in the early to mid-‘% in the

face of massive cutbacks which has necessitated greater co-operation between groups that used to wage ideological war on one another, “The really tight econom.ic squeeze on the universities has been just suffocating,” he said. “As a result, the divisions that existed between groups with different ideas about what the curriculum should be are no longer a big factor. But a division does occur between the people who want more business studies and those who want to retain the liberal arts. The whole political battle has shifted,” One of Emberley’s qualities as a writer is theeven-handed, fairminded approach with which he tackles sticky issues. This is evident in his treatment of politicalcorrectness in Canadian universities. He upholds the principles of intellectual inquiry and academic freedom that form the critical foundations of the scholarly culture but he censures those who abuse the trust and responsibilities invested in them for the purpose of genuine scholarship by claiming an inalienable right to “be offensive.” Despite the difficulties with advocating a liberal ins education in the high-tech, non-stop ‘9Os, Emberley remains unflinching and resolute in his mission to validate the scholarly culture. “I remain confident that a good liberal arts degree prepares you as a serious, well-rounded, and responsible person,” he says.

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Sp?& t0 /mpr/nt anksgiving has come and gone and December is just T out of reach. Welcome to the longest academic stint of the year. This is a particularly stressful academic period so I’d like to remind you that there are resources available. If you’d like some help or guidance, or even just someone to listen, you can feel free to email expert@feds.uwaterloo.ca, and we will help point you in the right direction. There are a few other things besides stress that are synonymous with this point in the Fall term. If you are one of the 5,801 people who sold books through the Used Bookstore, then your cheque is ready. Also, our annual Hallowe’en bash is this weekend. If you can get your hands on a ticket you should go because it’s always agood event. Saturday night at Fed Hall is sold

out, but the Bombshelter’s House Hallowe’en is somethingnot to be missed, Speaking of events, the Fed office is always open to suggestionsaboutbands,acts,orevents you’d like to see on campus. If you’d like to register your opinion about what the Federation. of Students has been up to, Students’ Council meets twice in November - November8 and 22 (noon in the Multipurpose Room). These meetings are your best opportunity, besides reading the Imprint, togetasolidideaofwhat your representatives are doing. They are also an opportunity to share your opinions and ideas. On a closing note, I’d like to extend an open invitation to anyone

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drop by the Fed office (SLC 1102). Many things make my job enjoyable, but none more than the opportunity to meet new people. Over the past few weeks, some people, mainly first year students, have wandered into my office to

introduce themselves and find out what I do every day. I’d like to thank these people for showing interest and taking some time to meet me. Also, I would like to thank them for making my job a little easier. As your President, I represent you to the university administration on roughly 25 different committees. Spending extra time with students whom I don’t normally see keeps me in better touch with the undergraduate body as whole. Ifyou haven’t dropped by the office, but are interested, I encourage you to come and grab me for a coffee. If I happen to be in a meeting when you drop by, then our receptionist will make an appointment that’s most convenient for you. We could take the time to talk about an issue that is concerning you, discuss some ways you could become involved with the Feds, or talk about life in general. My door is always open to undergraduate students.

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Sexual abuse is experiencing presently. Women are often thought to have “asked for it” if they dress in revealing or tight clothing and are sexually assaulted. There is ne~eran excuse for a man who sexually abuses a woman. Even if a woman walks around naked, this is not an invitation for rape. However, sexual abuse includes more than just rape. If a woman is touched or kissed with-

any women experience violence on dates or date rape, but do not i report it. This may occur for many 1reasons: they may have been threat: +ened, they may be afraid no one ; will believe them, they may feel ashamed or that they are at fault. Women have got to realize the importance of coming forward when theyareviolated. This will help to raise awareness, as well as help them to deal with the experience. Most violence and abuse is a means oftissertingpower and control over a woman. Abuse can be ofthe physical, sexual, or emotional nature. It is not always exclusive. A violent abuser may use any combination of, or all three of, the above types of abuse. Physical abuse is the most commonly known type I ‘of abuse because it is the most talked about and the most noticeable. When a woman comes to school or work with a black eye or bruised arms, it is easy to Takingdrepower~ spot. Any kind of unwarphoto cou~esy ofWomyn’s ranted or uninvited violent out consent, pressured to have sex, physical contact constitutes physiforced to perform oral sex, or if any cal abuse. This includes kicking, kind of sexual act is performed on punching, choking, shoving, hita woman that she does not not ting with a weapon or object, pullpermit, then that is sexual assault. ing hair, pinning down, or physiAs well, sexual harassment is cally restraining (i.e. holding your a form of sexual assault. When hands behind your back). someone makes disparaging Physical abuse occurs when sexual remarks about you or your your date pushes you around besex in general, makes you feel cause he cannot get his way sexuuncomfortable through words, ally. Also, a date may hurt you whistling, hooting, or staring, that physically because you are threatis sexual harassment and you do ’ ening to leave him. not have to tolerate it. Sexual abuse or sexual assault Emotional abuse is a form of , is extremely frightening for abuse that has long been associ’ women. Rap& is a form of sexual ated with married couples who are ! abuse and is the most feared. having problems. However, it can s Sexual abuse is easier for women occur between a boyfriend and a , to keep a secret if it is not accomgirlfriend, or even in a casual dat’ panied by physical abuse. Many ing relationship. It occurs when women do choose to keep it a sesomeone puts you down, acts like cret because of the “blame the they own you, threatens to harm victim” phenomenon that society

you physically or sexually, controls your actions, limits your freedom, pressures you, descroysyour things, or attempts to tell you not to see your family or friends. Here is an example of a remark that constitutes being labelled emotional abuse: “You’d better do as I say, ‘cause if it wasn’t for me, you’d be nobody!” Ofcourse, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse are the three most cornmonformsofabuse.But there are many other forms that occur often in daily life. Many people experience violent acts because of their sex, race, religion, sexuality, education, physicality, mental ability, money situation, and age. Abuse and violence violate many basic human rights and freedoms. It is time to put a stop to it all. However, if you are a person who has beenor is being abused inany of the above manners, please seek professional help. Counsellors, teachers, doctors and nurses, family and friends, the police, or therapists can all help you. The KitchenerWaterloo Sexual Assault

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remember 1993.. I remember 10 and ohhh do I remember. Then Gretzky and the evil Kings tookit all away. It would have been the dream series: the Leafs and les Canadiens in the final , . . I would have paid a grand for greys to be at that game. But now it’s not possible since, number one, the Canadiens suck, and number two, we’re in the same division. So even if they do make the playoffs, the Leafs will knock them out in the first round. The only bad part of all this is that I’m going to be in Northern Ireland in May or June when the Leafs sip from Lord Stanley’s goblet. Yes, I’m excited, but with good reason. The Toronto Maple Leafs are leading the league with a S-ZI record. Names like Kaberle, Sundin, and Berezin are sounding like Salming, Vaive and Terrion. okay, maybe not. But that’s the point: the Leafs have shed their loser image and are in the upper echelon of the league. This time, unlike in 1993, they are doing it with a core of young players who will be around for a longtime.Thecrewofexceptional but experienced warriors led by Doug Gilmour six years ago was exciting, but you knew it wasn’t going to last. This year the kids are all right. Now, under no circumstances am I a bandwagon hopper. No, the fact that I know who Borje Salming is proves that. I am thankful to my father for letting me stay up on Saturday nights to watch “Hockey Night In Canada?’ Ron Maclean and Don Cherry were as common in our living room as Bert and Ernie. Don Cherry was the first real journalist I could relate to: he was always talking to “you kids out there.” I even met Don once when he was filming a commercial at St. Mike’s Arena in Toronto. His late wife, Rose, me into their trailer. And Don gave me an autographon my tie of course. He picked Pittsburgh to win the cup that year, and they did. He was vee friendly; Don is a good man. l

So back to the Leafs. I am excited, crazy excited. I can’t believe I’m going away when ail this is happening. My only respite is that, the way I see it, this team is going to be the next dynasty: the Leafs will win four or five cups in the next ten years. You read it here first.How do I know this? My sweater told me. You’ve all read “The Hockey Sweater,” a story of a young boy from Quebec who’s mother mistakenly orders him a Leafs sweater instead of a Montreal Canadiens one? Well, I went out and bought the Leafs one on my own. I bought i&t Nigel’s Athletic Direct in the King Value Centre in Ki tchener. I believe that is part of the magic: Nigel treats his apparel right. I could have bought a Red Wings shirt, or waited for the Black Hawks jersey that he has on order, but that would have been silly. Come on, I mean the Red Wings are good, but they can’t beat the Leafs. And even if he’s in Chicago now, Craig Mills grew up in Toron to. The last thing1 need to figure out is which name and number to put on the back. I don’t think I’d want to put my last name on the back; it’s probably too expensive. Sundin’s #13 is too popular. My dad suggested Salming’s #2 1, but I had to say no. Maybe he’ll get one for Christmas though. . I think I’m going to go with Sergei Berezin: #94. Yeah, he’s a Russian, but that’s okay. He wears a Maple Leaf over his heart, and that’s whar counts.

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Martha Stewart-ing your costume rm

he great tragedy of Hallowe’en is the lack of originality and inventiveness displayed by so many people each year. Little children can be excused for going around in identical, mass-produced Barbie or Power Ranger get-ups. After all, they’re children, and they’ve got the esteem of their peers to worry about. Adults have no excuse for falling back on clich$d, overused costume scereorypes. Be different! Be creative! You don’t have to be a world-class seamstress to produce original costumes. Here are some ideas: Value Village, Goodwill,

Thrifty’s and all other second-hand ,cloching stores are treasure troves. You never know what you will find, A silk dressing gown - by no means an uncommon find in these places - combined with a pipe, and you have a Hugh Heffner oucfit ready co go. For men who don’t mind a few weird looks, some of the best costume ideas can be found in the women’s clothing section. I’m not talking about going in drag ei cher, that’s just pass& Ifyou can find yourself a woman’s tartan kilt that fits, you have the starring point for some sort of Scottish Costume, perhaps something out of Braveheart. Just remember, though, that a kilt looks incredibly silly with running shoes. Try to find a pair of

plain leather moccasins if you can. A woman’s blouse chat has long ruffles or lace draping down from the collar and around the cuffs can, with the addition of a good vest, be made to look like an 18th century style ruffled shirt. This works for a baroque aristocrat or even a pirate costurn&. A decent looking tricorne hat co top off the costumecanbemadeoucofasimple straw hat. The straw hat should have a rounded crown, and a large, perfectly circular brim. With a glue gun, or even safety pins, pin up the brim to the crown of the’ hat, near the top, in three places at equal distance around the brim. The brim now has three flat sides of equal length, forming a triangle. Just spray-paint it black

and you have a tricorne. Army surplus stores like K-W Surplus can also provide a wealth of costume material. One can assemble a decent soldier’s uniform for just a little cash.With a glue gun and som+e old electrical components, one can put together some impressive robotic, cyber-punk gear. To create a good cyber-mask, find or buy a set of plastic shop safety goggles and a simple shop dust mask, Spray paint them both black or silver (but be sure to put a little masking tape over the lenses of the goggles first, so that you can still see out of them). Now get a glue gun, and start attac hing all the old electrical bits you can find: wires, diodes, old, broken CPU fans and even small circuit boards. At-

each some pieces of piping or phone cord to both the goggles and mask, so they run between the two. Vojla - one cyber face-mask. To create a Darth Vader effect, search army surplus scores for a German firefighter’s helmet. They look a little like German WWII army helmets, but with an additional leacher flapon the back. Paint it blackand wear it with your mask. Ifyou have some old hockey paddinglyingaround,youcanglue some electrical components to it to create robotic body-armour. This Hallowe’en, get a little creative. Devise yourself an original costume that’11 scare away all the little Power Rangers that come to your door. Then you can keep all the candy for yourself.

1 ‘UIALIA IBEX RESTAURANT A truly exotic Ethiopian food with a unique blend of delicious spices and fresh vegetables. An ultimate in communal dining and generous services. Your neighbour did no_c really have a serious acupuncture mishap. Don’t accept a gift from him, especially if it is a little box. It may promise the ultimate pleasure, but it will only deliver the ultimate pain. The hooks and chains he keeps in his garage are not for an arts and crafts hobby. Well, not in the traditional sense, anyway.

Warning: the man in the goalie mask stalking you is not a member ofche Maple Leafs. Your first clue? The butcher knife. Do not run into the woods, you will find your old camp couselbr dangling from a tree. When he asks you home to meet his mother, say no. She will only pretend to like you, then she’ll stab you in the back. Literally.

As the nursery rhyme goes: “...nine, ten, never sleep again.” The pizza-faced guy in your dreams is out to get you. Although he’d be a great date because those knives on his hands could slice and dice up a seven course meal in no rime, he would probably end up slicing and dicing you. Stay away from incinerators and school buses.

Now you won’t have to move the fridge to clean behind it because your furniture keeps moving on its own. Don’t blame the ants, there is a more sinister force at work. That little blonde girl in the T.V. isn’t a popular actress that just happens to be on every single channel. And wheq the phone rings, it may be grandma.. . if she’s dead!

Beware the man in the faceless white maskwho, oddly enough, resembles William Shatner. He has a penchant for cover-alls and bigass knives. He will walk very slowly, but manage tocatchyou no matter how fast you run. Mysterious cats will fall from the ceiling, and you will never have your keys when you need them.

You may wish to rechin k your plans to vacation in Transylvannia this Hallowe’en.The bat problem thereisgettingoutofhand.When a man with large incisors approaches you and asks for “a drink,” turndown the invitation. It may be best co stay away from men who resemble Gary Oldman. Not just this week, but all the time.

Your signifigant other is about to lose her head because of those strange-ass tapes you play. She can dance ifshe wants to. Just make sure you keep your broom stick handy, because that: fat cannibal lady in ‘the root cellar is getting ready for a blood bath. If your eye causes you to sin, cast it out, and if your hand kicksyourass,cutitoff.

Ifyour pet bites you this week, you may find yourself communing with nature a little more than usual. No matter how much you shave, you won’t get all that hair off. When the qoon is full, you feel the urge to run wild, but leave your silver jewellery behind. You are feeling like a beast, but at least you’ll leave a pretty corpse.

When you’re travelling in Texas, better not visit any seemingly abandoned houses that have bloodychainsaws in the backyard. Also, no matter how good it looks, don’t eat the chili. Unless, of course, you really enjoy the taste of reconstituted human matter. Be warned: Texas chili is people. It’s peeeople! ! !

When the car starts itself, don’t get too excited and start calling it “Kit” and talking to it through your watch. When the windows roll up on rheirown and the exhaust fumes start seeping into the interior, it’s time to panic. You can scream, but you’ll be locked in a car, in a garage. and nobody is home.. . in the entire neighbourhood.

You may want to reexamine yourrelationship with yourfavourire playmate. It is not always healthytoformattachmentscopeople who are trying to kill you. Sure, psychotic, murderous, ugly talking dolls may be fun to play with, but would you Jet your daughter marry one? Think of the children. The chiii-lldren!

Pig’s blood and mayhem does not a prom night make. Go ahead, let your school-mates tease you, your friends abandon you, and your mother control you. You will get them alI backone day. When they least expect it, you will scare the crap out of them by conjuring up lots of wind and blowing over tables and chairs. Oooh, scary!

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ampires, ihe very stuff of legend and lore. Images of vampires have been with us since time immemorial. We are fed imagery of charismatic, noble, feral stalkers of ehe night. With all of the Hollywood hype laid aside, just what could explain the reports ofvampirism throughout the ages?

Anemia Anemia is a blood disease in which the red-cell count is unusually low. Red cells are the carriers of oxygen throughout the body. When a person has anemia, their suffering is caused by inadequate oxygen. Some symptoms may include: a pale complexion, fatigue, fainting spells, shortness of breath and digestive disorders. There are three main causes of anemia: disease, heredity, and severe blood loss. Over the ages, a person suffering from these symptoms may-have been under suspicion of a vampire attack. It isn’t that hard to see why this would cause suspicion among superscitious and ignorant locals. Vampire hunting kits were on sale as late as 1880. Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction.

Catalepsy Catalepsy is a disorder of the nervous system that causes a loss of voluntary motion, a rigidity to the muscles, as well as decreased sensitivity to pain and heat. A person suffering from catalepsy can see and hear but cannot move. Their breathing, pulse, and other regulatory functions are slowed to the extent that to an untrained eye, it would seem as though they were deceased. This condidtion can last from minutes to days. Before the 20th century, there were few diagnostic tests that could be done to ensure someone was dead. It is possible that persons suffering from catalepsy could have been declared dead prematurely. Embalm-s ing a corpse before burial is also a 20th century idea, so these persons may have been declared dead and buried while still alive. Upon recovery, the person would try to dig their way to the surface. Many myths may have arisen from this unfortunate occurence.

Porphyria Of all the disorders and discases linked tovampirism, the most bizarre must be porphyria. It is a rare hereditary blood disease; its symptoms closely match our mod-

ern conception of vampirism. A victim of porphyria cannot produce heme, a major and vital component of red blood. Today, this disease is treatable with regular injections of heme into the body. However, as little as fifty years ago, this treatment was unavailable and the disease unknown. In

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and tightening of skin the lips and gums. This disease would likely cause the victim to only go out at night, in order to avoid the painful rays of the sun. In addition, while garlic stimulates the production of heme in a healthy person, it would only cause the Symptoms of porphyria to become more severe. Porphyria was eventually discarded by scientists as a reasonable explanation of the vampire myth that has pervaded our history. Vampire accounts of the past simply didn’t include most ofthe symptoms associated with porphyria.

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More recently, a theory has been proposed that reports of vampirism may simply have been misreported rabies cases. Rabies was prevalent in the early 18th century, as were some of the early reports of vampirism. The first symptoms of rabies, which include loss of appetite, fever and fatigue, can be confused with those of flu. But the virus soon begins to attack the central nervous system, and in the final stages before death it can cause agitation and dementia. In severe cases, called furious rabies,

the victimcan become violent and animal-like. It has been reported that muscle spasms in the face and neckcan give the victim the appearance of a snarling dog. Sunlight, mirrors and garlic can all trigger the spasms. Some victims are overcome by violent impulses which lead them to attack and bite people. Men with the disease may engage in extensive sexual activity or get painful erections that last for several days. Rabies is seven times as common among men as women. Most vampires were said to be men. There is evidence of a major rabies epidemic among dogs and wolves between 1721 and 1728 in Hungary, roughly the time and place where vampire legends first became common. The presence of animals and people exhibiting the same symptoms would explain the stories of vampires changing their form. And the rabies theory also accounts for the legend that being bitten by a vampire can turn you into one. Present day “vampires” claim they feed on blood or energy. Right. Perhaps none of the conditions listed above explain the accounts from so very long ago. The true answer may be forever lost, hidden behind a veil of time.

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ane Goodall is known for her workwith the chimpanzeesat Gombe park in Tanzinia, Afca. I had the opportunity to see her speak at the Centre in the Square where she presented a slide-show lecture. She has been on tour across a great deal of the world, including Europe, North America and Asia in order to spread the word that chimps matter, and that they will disappear ifwe do not act soon. She first talked about her early life history. She grew up fascinated by animals, and was enc.ouraged by her mother, whom she refers to as a source of strength and wisdom. When she grew up, she realized that she wished to travel to Africa. Shetookajobasawaitressinorder to save enough money to go. With the use of slides, she related her story of how she came to Africa as a young woman. At the time she ‘went, she recalls that it was still known as the “dark continent.” It was certainly no place for women,

she was told. She met the well known Louis Leakey, and he took her under his wing. He took her to Olduvai gorge before it became known as a site of ancient human fossils. He also asked her if she would like to record the activities of a group of chimpanzees in the jungle. She leapt at the chance to fulfil her lifetime dream of being in contact with wild animals. A sign of the times can be noted in the fact that not only did it take a year to receive funding for a female researcher, she had to have someone accompany her! Her mother chose to travel with her. She recounted ck&!w thatittooksometime for her to get the chimpanzees to come up to her. The first one to do so was a young chimp that kept an arm on mom to feel safe! From this point, she gradu-

ally became closer to them. She garnered headlines when she documented the use of tools and the eating of meat by chimpanzees. These were both firsts, and they shook the established ‘body of thought on apes. It was thought

Time passed, and Dr. Goodall came to be known as the preeminent researcher ofchimpanzee’behavioui in the world. She realized that the spread of humandevelopment was encroaching on the natural habitat of chimps. She saw with her own eyes the selling of baby chimps who had been captured by poachers for sale as pets. The mothers would be shot and the babies kidnapped. Some time later, she realized that no matter how much she loved the chimps, it would be selfish to stay with them when she could do more good by letting the photo courtesy of Mkhael Neugebauer world know how badly they have been treated. She went on to form that the use of tools was the excluthe Jane Goodall Institute, with sive domain of man. She witnessed divisions in several countries. The the birth of twins, a rare occurence Jane Goodall Institute in Canada is indeed among chimps.

located in Montreal. She also embarked on a lecture tour starting in 1992, and she is still at it today. She may be gettingon in years, much as her beloved chimps, but she notes that her strength is renewed when she examines some of the artifacts she has picked up during her years lecturing. Some of these include a feather from a Perigrine Falcon that began nestingagaininthesudburyareaafter environmental efforts cleaned rhe region up. Anqther among the many are the few pennies and a stuffed dog that a desperately poor girl gave to her to help thechimps. She calls these gifts “the most precious she will ever receive.” She has hope for the state of the world. She remarked that the human spirit is strong, humans are powerfully intelligent, and chat the youth of the world have a bountiful supply of energy that will see us throughourcurrent problems. It is clear that Jane Goodall &ares a great deal about the world and all things in it. We would do well to learn by her example. How could we treat our closest relatives this way?

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‘Plump’kin growing . . . If you’ve read Roald Dahi’s renowned JamesandtheCimtPtw~ you can understand how Gary Burke of Simcoe, Ontario must have felt when his home-grown pumpkin recently grew and grew and grew its way into the record books! The pumpkin, now the current world-record holderweighs an astonishing I, 092 pounds! It is one of three pumpkins grown this year breaking the 1, 000 pound barrier. One mammoth-pumpkin grower was once said to have scooped out the insides of his pumpkin to make a rather novel boat!

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ter-screen cursor to control a host of computer functions allowing him to communicate with people and even control household appliances - turning lights on and off for example. The user’s brain-waves are detected by a tiny pellet-sized sensor implanted in the brain and are transmitted co the computer in instruction form. The device, if fully developed, may be a breakthrough for many stroke victims who are unable to communicate and will allow them more independence.

be made to change colour and form by electronic signals. The final display would be every bit as readable as traditional printed displays but the whole text could be completely changed as often as necessary by remote control. The ink forms letters by flipping between its black and white sides to form a desired letter. The company isn’t stopping there though - they’re already toying with the idea of “radio paper” which would look just like an ordinary newspaper but which could be remotely updated by the publisher, giving a whole new dimension to recycling!

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A newly developed radar-bullet could help in the search for buried land mines. The bullet, which is designed to be fired into the ground from a hovering helicopter, emits a strong radar signal allowing a ‘computer analysis of the ground within a 15 metre radius. It is much safer and more efficient than previous mine searchingmethodsand

as the bullet penetrates the surface, radar waves are directed into the ground. The radar bullet may also make life simpler for geologists surveying for oil and other natural resources.

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don’t think so! Research at Ohio State University shows that male dust mites like to stick together, a bit like the T-Birds from ‘Greage.’ But these mites aren’t out to impress the girls; sticking together helps them to thrive by keeping their environment more humid. They identify each other by secreting a pheromone. Researchers believe that interfering with this chemical may be the key toeradicating the mites which can cause allergies and aggravate symptoms in asthmatics. Changing the pheromone chemical could bust up the mite gangs, eradicating them through dehydration. It’s

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So you’ve always dreamed of a flashy sports car to impress your friends, with electric windows to

impress the cashier at the McDonald’s drive-thru, but on your student budget, you know it’s as likely as a date with Pamela Anderson. Do not fret, ‘PowerRise’ electric window-blinds in your bedroom may be all you need to make your friends gasp in wonder. These remote-controlled and bacteryoperated blinds.are the first of their kind and open and close at the touch of a button or can be programmed to operate at certain times. Now you’ve got one more reason to stay in bed, as if you needed one!

One ain’t fun. No matter how hard you may try, it is impossible to tickle yourself! No tasteless remarks please! Science students in London have discovered, through research on six fellow student’s brains, that the somatosensory cortex in the brain is only stimulated when someone else does the tickling! Whenyou tickleyourself,apartof the brain called the cerebellum deactivates, preventing the tickling sensation. They have discovered that the cerebellum predicts the resultsof physical movements before they occur.

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title of this article is where my theories end. That is, theories involving the scientific origin of those new peculiarcreatures popping up on television screens across the nation. Yes, Teletubbies. Dipsy, PO, Tinky Winky, Laa Laa, the whole gang of 1.6 metre tall humanoids are under examination here. You may believe that this article belongs in the entertainment section, but no. What about the scientific relevance of these creatures? Mammals with television screens in their abdomens? Talk about evolution. Darwin must be rolling over in his grave. These futuristic friends make Alflooklike an eight-

track player. To begin with, their appearance is a bit odd. Let’s be frank. They’ve got big butts. They move clumsily. And what about that cranial protrusion? Scientists believe that this antenna-like extremity is some form of signalreceiving apparatus. Obviously these beings are too advanced for us tocomprehend if chisantennais some kind of sixth sense. Socially, Teletllbbies are light years ahead of homo sapiens. They typically live in peaceful, harmonious groups of four. Think about what happened to human kind’s most famous groupings of four. The Beatles, Abba and The A-Team (they had a few more than four). Either way, they all broke up. The Tubbies dwell among gentle and very strange looking hillocks. Their only neighbours

are a few rabbits. Similar to some university students, Laa Laa, PO, Dipsy and Tinky Winky perform no function or action except recreation. Common Tele ti bby social activities include playingwith balls or scooters and occasionally they will execute highly choreographed dance routines. One recreational activity that Teletubbies seem not to take pleasure in is sex. Like Regis Philman, Teletubbies, although frequently naked, have no visible sex organs. There does seem to be some gender differences but this only based on fashion. The only problem with this observation is that the genders seem to switch roles around as one of the male Teletubbies, Tinky Winky, carries around a women’s handbag and, insecret, indulges in flower arranging and wearing wom-

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f you did not m?ke it out to Wednesday evening’s men’s vol I eyball game against Western, it is probably because you do not know what you are missing. Despite a tough 3- 3 loss, our Warriors put on an exciting performance that brought to the PAC the largest and rowdiest crowd this season. Our team was able to focus on the game as our SuperFans taunted the Mustangs with jeers and the occasional “Who’s your daddy?’ All of this combined with well coached substitutions, and a hard hitting performance by our Warriors, made for a great evening. Key performers on our side were setter Al Colquhoun and go-to hitter Jeff Lingard. Jeff says he “loves to have that responsibility on his shoulders,” and was splitting double blocks all night. He was also impressed with rookie, Paul Frayne, and said he “played big, and kept us in the game.” To those of you who saw this team play last year, you are in for a surprise. Not only does the team have a new coach in Doug Haines, there are over half a dozen new players. Also, chances are good that the player you saw hitting last year is now setting, and the guy you used to see swinging from the left is now calling the right side his home. Colquhoun caught the Mustangs off guard as he switched to right side hitter when Ben Snider came in. This only goes to show the versatility of this dynamic team. Bringing all of the Warriors posiI’m gonna smashthisball, all overthe world, tonight. tive notes together into song are team photos by Pritam Daniel captain Jason Hubbard and assistant Jeff Lingard. Both are exciting players, excited,‘* says Hubbard about his young team. ‘They are and most importantly excellent leaders. Hubbard was an really,rallying together around the fifth year players.” He is OUA All-Star last season, and also won the All-Star Game not at all distracted by the frequent substitutions and MVP. The experience he brings to the team is displayed recognizes the team’s construction of role players. through his positive attitude, and his friendly demeanor. “I’m Unselfishly, and boldly, Hubbard states his personal goal this season is “to take this team to the Nationals.” Jeff Lingard is excited about this season, also. Like Hubbard, Lingard looks to take his share of responsibility to ensure the game goes well. “I always want the ball” he says, which is great because not only does he get it a lot, he knows what to do with it. He showed this by recording the most kills for Waterloo during Wednesday’s game, where he could be seen hitting from the left side, right side, and the from the back court. His leadership is most prevalent on the court where he is the loosest guy out there. You will never see him display frustration, and he will never lose his cool. Instead, he just keeps hitting harder, and ~111 display an encouraging grin for each kill. He is confident with the team’s depth, ahd considers Coach Haines as a breath of fresh air for the team which has had coaching tensions in the past. The next chance you will have to see Lingard, Hubbard, and the Warriors will be at their Warrior Classic Tournament on November 6-8 in the PAC. Check posters for more details. And if you are still not sure about what you missed on Soyou stick your hands out and the ball hits it?Are you sure? Wednesday night, this is the place for you to be.

he Waterloo Warriors women’s volleyball team was trampled by the Western ‘Mustangs Wednesday evening in a O-3 loss. Even though the Mustangs had a less than extraordinary showing, Waterloo wasn’t able to take advantage of it. The first game was difficult to watch as the Warriors played an all round sloppy game. The second game proved more entertaining, with some good rallies. Unfortunately, the Warriors couldn’t get past 10 points. It seemed that everything was starting to come together in the third game as Waterloo took a commanding 13-4 lead, displaying intimidating blocks and solid defence. Thirteen, however, became the new limit, as the game ended 13- 15 for the opponents. “It was frustrating.” says veteran middle hitter, Agnes Magolon. “We do so well, but we just aren’t finishing.” Of course an athlete is going to be frustrated coming off of a loss like this, but it should be made clear that frustration is not the attitude of this team. Remember, this is the youngest team in the league, and they are only looking to*get stronger. In addition to the long hours of training on the court, our Warriors utilize a less conventional method of preparing for battle, which they call “mental training.” Anyone who has played competitive sports knows that a high level of focus is required in order to perform at one’s best. Mental training is a technique that assistant coach Ann Hovey has brought to the team to raise the level of focus on the court. It is customed to each individual player. For example, a player who gets tense in a game may be trained to repeat “Relax. I can do it” in her head, upon hearing Hovey say a key word from the bench.

he hockey team made rhe long trip co Kingston this weekend to take dn RMC and Queen’s. UnfwtungteTy, titer suffering two disappointing losses, the grip home must have seemed even longer. The warriors had an unbefie&le total af 109 shots’ ongoalfort’heweekendbutcould~~lymanagefourgoals in their ~0 games. Waterloo let a 3-Z lead slip away in the final five _ continued

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Athletes of the week FINALSTAJdDINGS TEAM Toron to York Waterloo Guelph Queen’s Western Carleton Trent M&ii

Peter tondry Swimming Peter, a first year computer science student from Sudbury was the dominant swimmer for the Warriors last weekend. In three meets, Peter had first place finishes in the 800 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 400free and 100 fly, along with helping the 4x100 free relay and 4x200 to second place finishes. He had a third place finish in the 400 free and a fourth in the ZOO butterfly to help the team to third place overall.

Amy Adair Field Hockey Amy Adair, a fourth year science student from Sussex, New Brunswick, led her team to the semi-finals this weekend in the OUA finals at Lamport Stadium. The Field Hockey Warriors lost the Bronze medal match in sudden death strokes to Guelph. Amy was recognized for her fourth consecutive year as an OUA All-Star and will Once again be named as an All Canadian Athlete.

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minutes of the game when an unfortunate bounce gave Queen’s a break and the tying goal. Rob Marie and Mike Mcullen scored for the Warriors in their 3-3 tie against Queen’s. The Warriors went O-6 on the power play and pelted Queen’s goalie with 60 shots, but to no avail. The Warriors shook the power play monkey off their backsundayagainstadetermined RMC squad, scoring first on the power play. Sean Fitzgerald netted the power play goal and lead the 48 shot charge for the Warriors. The Warriors then ran into penalty problems and

found themselves allowing their lead slip away giving up a power play goal late in the second frame. RMC ended a disappointing road trip for the Warriors by defeating the gold & black 3- 1. The weekend’s results left the Warriors mired in the basement of the tough OUA Mid-West division. The Wilfred Laurier Golden Hawks head up the group which also includes Windsor and the Western Mustangs. The Warriors return home to take on Guelph and Toronto Friday and Sunday. Game times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Both games are at the Columbia Ice Field.

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WomenSs rugby heads to playoffs Warriors to meet Western in OUA semi-finals Green to Impfin I’

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Women’s rugby team secured an amazing third place finish in the O.U.A. this weekend after beating York 12 - 5. The women knew they were guaranteed a spot in the playoffs, win or lose, before the game was even played, but they still wanted to finish offa strong regular season. The women have not lost a game since their first game of the season against Western. Ironically, the team will play Western, whoended up in second place, this Saturday, in an O.U.A. semi-final match. The game will be played at Western at 1:00 p.m. The Warriors came out strong in last week’s game, but just as

quickly, they lost footage. York ;ook advantage and scored early in the first half. The Warriors have been in this position before and they knew they could come back. The team got the ball out to their backs on a sequence in York’s end, created an overlap and scored. The try was scored by first year athlete Katie Cook. . Both teamsscruggled backand forth for the rest of the first half and much of the second. The Warriors did however spend more time in York’s end and came close to scoring on several occasions. The offense was strong and was supported by a defensive power that would not allow York to push the Warriors out. Finally, deep in the second half, the Warriors were able to score again, to put them over the

top. The trywas scored by Annette Vieira. The conversion was made by Sarah Mee. Not only did Sarah make great efforts on both converts and on penalty kicks, but she also put in an awesome effort at 8woman. Sarah took the ball on many occasions, powering through the York team. Sarah was voted player of the game for the second time this year. Agreat effort was also put forth by Eliza Waddell and Rebecca

Kaufman, both at second row. The Warrior backs who have not yet been mentioned should also be congratulated: Sydney Richardson at wing, Kate Longpre at fly-half, and Kerri Webb and Kate Ballweg at inside and outside centre. The backs put together a solid team effort always trying to create an overlap and having everyone contributing to every play possible. Although the team did not score as much as they would have liked,

they pulled out a win and couldn’t be happier about their third piace standing, it: being only their second year in the league. Now that the team has made it this far, the most important games are yet to come. The team is excited to have made it into the playoffs and don’t plan to settle for a third or fourth place finish. Their ascent to the finals begins this Saturday in London against Western arid the team has vowed revenge.

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omorrow, the University of Waterloo cross country team will. be competing in the OUA Championships in Windsor. In preparation for the big meet, some of the top UW runners sat out the Wilfred Laurier meet last weekend. The top eight men, as well as two of the top three women, were on the sidelines as the rest of the team put on a great performance in their stead. For the women, Lynn Coon led the way once again, as she finished twelfth overall in a time of 1444 over 4km. Jill Patterson, Kim Ross and Kim Neumayer also scored for UW. These four, along with Ame-Lia Tamburrini, Shannon Smith and Andrea Brookefield, will represent Waterloo at the OUA’s in Windsor. Jen Coleman and Nicola White, who have provided excel-

lent support for the team all season long, in races and in practice, iounded out the women’s team. The women finished eighth overall, but with Ame-Lia and Shannon back in the fold for OUA’s, they will likely improve on that ranking. The men were entirely without their “starting eight” but that didn’t deter Chris Payton from assuming a leadership role. In his final varsity race, the fourth year math student ran the8kmcourse in 27: 17 and finished in 30th place. He garnered the coveted “top finisher award,” given out to each team at the Laurier meet. His enthusiasm and energy will be missed by the team next year as he moves on to a career on Bay Street. Chris was challenged by second-year standout Peter Van Driel foca good part of the race, but Pete fell short, finishing 36th in a time of2756 JeffMiddel, Bobby Kline, Gregg Milne and Andrew Silcock

ran like their OUA racing team counterparts, forming a solid block midway through the race and working hard off each other. Bob Lutz, despi te.an orienteering error managed to complete the course in under 30 minutes. Mike Whitlaw and Thomas r Leenders completed the team’s fifth place finish. Tom is a super enthusiastic first year runnerwho’s cheersechbconstantlyat practice. He is a true team player. Mike is also consistently working hard every week and has shown great improvement all year. It is runners like these, with theircommitment and team-first attitudes, that will make UW a force in cross country for years to come. Don’t forget that after the Warriors *dispose of their OUA competition in Windsor this weekend, they will step up to the national level and host the CIAO championships on November 14 on our golf course.

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is past weekend the warrior swim team made a tour of Eastern Ontario and Quebec as they visited Kingston, Trois Rivieres and Ottawa. It was a jam-packed weekend with‘ many long hours of travelling, but resulted in many fast times byveterans and rookies alike. On Friday, both the men’s and women’s teams clobbered RMC but were narrowly defeated by Queen’s, Saturday provided some fiercecompetition from the best of the Quebec teams where Waterloo’s men’s and women’s teams placed third and fifth respectively. The weekend finished wirh a bang on Sunday as both teams easily defeated the Carleton and Ottawa squads. On the women’s side, rookie Melissa Thomas had a great weekend with three first place finishes

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and many times coming close to he? personal bests. On Sunday she helped the 4x50 m freestyle team to a decisive first-place finish in a time of 2:00.46. The other team members. contribu ting to this performance were: Robyn Goraj, Courtney Mitchell and Val Walker. Also achieving first-place finishes over the weekend were: Cj. Mullin (ZOO br), Robyn Goraj (100 fly), Courtney Mitchell (100 bk), and Val Walker (100 br, ZOO br). The men were led by several. strong individuals, collectively achieving many first place finishes. Peter Londry led the way with four individual ,firsts which won him the honour of athlete of tht: week. To start with, on Friday Peter

with helping the 4 x 200 free relay to a second place finish and an overall team placing of third. To finish the weekend off, he again swam to first place finishes in the 400 free and 100 back along with a first on the 4 x 50 free relay. H. J. Rohmann had somegreat in season performances leading to two firsts and a second in his 100 br, 200 br, and ZOO I.M. Younger brother Kurt scored two first-place finishes ofhis own and posted some very competitive times. The lone first-place finish at the Quebec meet goes to Anthony Tham in a blazing 50 m back which was one ofthreefirstsforhimovertheweekend. Everyone swam really well,

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When the late October date was first announced, the threat that the slo-pitch tournament would end up as a sno-pitch tournament loomed large. However, beautiful weather blessed last weekend’s annual event and tons ofexcellent action took place on the diamonds around campus. The tournament featured twelve teams-four in the. Open division and eight in the Coed division-but when the dust finally settled (literally) on Sunday afternoon only two remained. In the Open division, Kegs with Legs displayed some slick

defense and a balanced offensive attack in taking the championship. With Tony, “the human vacuum,” Presland patrolling left field, Mike Baion throwing heat on the mound, and the Hickson dream team around the infield, the Kegs defense was almost airtight. After a close game in the semifinal only minutes before, the Master Batters put up a tough fight in the Open final before falling 15-5. After round robin action on Saturday, two co-ed teams, Stolen Innocence and Extreme Donnage, were undefeated. However, in the first semi-final, Extreme Donnage fell to Chinese Christian Fellow-

ship(a.k.a.CCF)Z,byascoreofY0. ln the other semi-final, CCF 1 went down swinging to Stolen Innocence by a count of 19-5. Bull’s Stolen Innocence (he’s still looking for it by the way) finished off their undefeated weekend bywinning an excellent co-ed final 16-4. Thanks to the weather forcooperating. Thanks to the excellent umpires who helped make the event a success. Thanks to Chris Monterroso for almost singlehandedly running the show. And, finally, thanks to all the participants for an awesome, Andro-free weekend of exciting slo-pitch action.

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he Warrior Men’s Squash team began their season with a bang as they went 2 for 3 this past weekend in Hamilton. Led by the experience, motivation and coaching of fourth year captain, Luke Fraser, and head coach Clive Porter, the team has demanded a new level of respect from the opposition in the OUA. With the bitter taste of last year’s silver medal still lingering, Waterloo is looking to bring home its first ever OUA title. Despite Fraser’s crushingvictory over Western’s top player, the

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hecanadian phenomena Chantal Kreviazukvisited Fed Hall last Thursday and delivered a stellar performance. Opening for her this year was Zealand, consisting of a man and his guitaran unusual contrast to Chantal and her piano. He had a voice reminiscent of Michael Stipe, but his songs were not difficult in terms of acoustical strumming and finger picking. Zealand wason stage for about an hour and although he seemed a bit uncomfortable with the size of the audience, he decided to play a new song, “Soon, ” for the Fed Hall audience. One of his songs, “Conquer the world,” is a nice song, a ballad of sorts, but if you want to hear it, he has an album out, an album that is so popular he was trying to sell them for $6 each Thursday night. Chantal Kreviazuk came on

around 10 p.m. to a full house. She was welcomed enthusiastically by the crowd and began with a rendition of Sheryl Crow’s “Strong Enough.” Although she professed to be less than IO0 I per cent due to a hangover, her first song from her album,

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M&kMe,was heartfelt and strong. She received much encouragement from the crowd throughout the night and continuously thanked the crowd for their support. She was in a good Chantal is inthe mood for the show and dedicated a few songs to various people; dedicated her song “Don’t

Good” to “all the loser jocks in high school.” Her piano playing was beautiful and basically perfeet, demonstrating her incredible talent. “Co-dependent” was humourous with emphasis on partitular words to get her point across. Throughout the performance she said that she wanted the audience’s participation and often threatened that the audience would participate “whether you want to or not.” The audience joined in for Joan Osborne’s “One Of Us” to which house. Ch’antal claimed to be photo by Lisa Johnson impressed she with the vocal talents of one audibe ence member but *‘other than

Pavarotti, I wasn’t blown away.” She started to waver on “Disagree,” claiming that she hadn’t played it in a while and that she would”comp1etely screw this up.” She played a new song, “Until We Die,” about being away from someone you love and having to do an t over-the-phone relationship. But for those hard-core fans, ’ don’t get excited yet; she won’t be puttingoutanewalbumforawhile. She claimed that the new album was still in her head and wouldn’t be out for a while. She made the point that she had her whole life to write for her first album and now she’s under pressure to write the second album. Another new song she introduced was “Souls.” She said she felt good about the audience’s support and felt comfortable playing this one so “if you don’t like it could you pretend?” “Surrounded” met much applause and I soon found out why: seeing her perform this song is a completely different experience than listening to the CD. The song is an emotional one, and you feel this emotion much more when she is

live. She brought the audience in for another sing-along during “Leaving On a Jet Plane” and then informed everyone at Fed Hall that this was her last show in support of her Under There Racks and Stones album. Chantai came back for an encore to play a “song” dedicated to her manager. I use the term “song” very loosely, as she admittedly did not know many words other than the words to the chorus “She’s a Canadian girl.” She then played ‘Green Apples,” missing only a few lines to which she inserted Bob Dylan-inspired phrases such as “oh, yeah,” “uh huh” and “mmm.” She appreciated the support of the crowd and said, “this has been fabulous. You’ve been a great crowd.” Chantal ended the show on a high note with her popular single, “Wayne.” All in all, it was an excellent performance that would have impressed anyone, whether they were a fan or not. It also reminded me why I bought the CD in the first place: for the raw emotion it contains.

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ince Mr. Sawyer is coming to totin on November 4 in the Humanities Theatre to talk about Science fiction as the new conscience of technological advances, we here at Imprint figured that we should get to know what kind of a mind Sawyer has for sci-fi. This bit of news, the presskit containing the information about him and one of his books sealed photo courtesy Prof. J. Novak the deal. The press kit contained Sawyer’s book Th TemtinuiExpen'It is the best science fiction mt, which is by far his most lauded novel I have ever read that deals novel, and with good reason.

with new technology and how one discovery leads to another, and how we as humans handle one of the most complex questions ever asked being answered. Sawyer leads us through to 2011, 16 years into the future, following the life of Peter Hobson, a medical engineer who tests, with three copies of his mind, immortality and life after death to see what they are like and which was the more attractive of the pair. Unfortunately for him, his hates are included with each copy

meet, and if there is a place for religion somewhere in that mix. Part Frankenstein, part morality play, Hobson has to face up to

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L a glimpse into the very future. new inventions made are far off from now and perfectly attainable, the characters are incredibly complex and the story lines twist and turn until you would rather jam a fork into your foot than stop reading. Yes, it’s that good. Sopickthisbookup, - and then go to see Mr. Sawyer at Humanities Theatre in Hagey Hall on November 4 and get ready for some deep thoughts. Robert Sawyer is president of

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eff and his Dad are an ordinary Ausualian father and son. They argue over the usual things, od, dinner habits, etc. What’s different about the family is that Jeff is gay. The father, however, is completely open minded and accepting of his son. Almost too accepting, on more than one occasion he freaks out Jeff s boyfriends with his candor. After just meeting Jeff s date, the father asks, “So, do you have any dreams? Aside from playing hide the sausage with my Jeff.”

T&e Szlm of Crs is an Australian play by David Stevens, which also became a movie. K-W Little Theatre’s production keeps the original setting and uses the same slang terms, but the actors do not have accents. This is slightly jarring when you have people with Canadian accents using words like “blokes,” “quid” and “tab.” T,eStim ojUs is basically a two character play. There are four characters in it but the other two characters have at the most two scenes. Many of the scenes include long rhonologues where the actor addresses the audience. It is vitally important that the two actors can carry the play. In this production, not only could the actors carry this play but they have enough talent that they could probably each carry a one character play. Thorn Leslie

gives an moving portrayal of the father. He manages to be a typical macho Australian Dad, but still makes you feel for his character, particularlyin his final monologue in which he talks about his mother and her lover. The speech is movingly written and subtly performed, Misha Rybalov is great as Jeff. He manages to portray both thewideeyed enthusiasmand the cautious self doubt of the character. The other actors, David McCormick and Tracy Biggar, do the job but they don’t really have enough lines in the play to become real characters. T&Gum of Us deals sensitively with complex subjects such as love, acceptance and saying goodbye. K-W Little Theatre’s production of theplay covers all these topics with warmth and sensitivity. Run, don’t walk, to the theatre to see it.

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‘scene, was enthusiastic about the event. “The idea is not entirely revolutionary, yet quite aleap: live original music and poetry, meetingother artists, sharingyourwork, learning from one another. Hard to find at Loose Change Louie’s.” Beginning at eight o’clock every Tuesday evening until the end of the term, Cardiff is inviting students to come out and hear his own brand of what he dubs folkalternative, as well as share their own talents. Says Cardiff, “. . . it’s unfortunate that the distinction between a ‘jam night’ and ‘coffeehouse’ is somewhat unclear. Simply put, jam nights are where people play Eagle covers;

coffeehouses are not. Jam nights are where people emulate top-40; coffeehouses are where people make music that’s above, below and beyond that definable region of radio-friendly.” “There are loads of talented people creating original material at this university.,I’m looking forward to hearing them.” All those attending are encouraged to bring either a canned/ non-perishable food good for the St, John’s

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(Anna Friel), the hairdresser and flirt. The three actresses do a good job with what they are given. However, that is usually not much. The characters seldom rise above cliche. The innocent and odd girl, Ag, finds true love, the brash girl is really vulnerable at heart, etc. Steven Mackintosh playsJoe,

whole movie I couldn’t help thinking how much he looked Ii ke Mark McKinneyofKidcin&eHal/fame, and that was a little distracting. The film is more of a love poem to the English countryside than an examination of an historical event or story of female bonding. The film features scene after lush scene of the rolling hills and mist covered valleys of rural Dorset. The farmer’s greatest tragedy, andindeedoneofthemost dramaticpartsofthemovie, happens when Stella ploughs a pasture that Mr. Lawrence had not wanted to be ploughed. The problem is that we have seen many movies like TheLmdGirls before. It falls into that ‘men are away at war so the women get to prove themselves’ genre. TheLmdGirls could be described asA Leugueof fhtirh~ with cows. Si rice photo courtesy of l%‘ncess Cinema the characters never rise above their cliched aspects the farmer’s son, who ends up sleepwe never really grow to feel any ing with all three of the girls. sympathy for or have any interest He is a fine actor but for the in them.

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referring t6 the fact that keyboards were used. “That was all Josh (from Wooden Stars). I’m the kind of guy who has trouble with an amplifier. I just want to sit down and play guitar.” Mike has as his expressed goal to “play as much music as possi-

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If neither of these names ring any bells, Mike *describes his sound as “Elegant but confident, ambient but not purely atmospheric.” Relying strongly on his stripped down acoustic sound, Mike isreminiscent of the early solo attitude of Hayden (another guy who olavs solo aciushc regularly) but sounds completely

good job. He has a new album out any day, aCD with his other band, Wooden Stars, 4%oming soon, and a new e.p. featuring the Wooden Stars and Julie Doiron (exEric’s Trip) combining forces which is coming out over Christmas. Although all SnappySnailhousesin gersnagfs.” ofthe Wooden memphoto courte 5y 0fjiine bond cdfe Stars bers appear on

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Feuerstack says that his new CD “has a much more layered feeling” and is a significant departure from the stripped-down sounds of Fits. “Some people might be disappointed [in the new sound], but an equal number will be really excited about it.” ,When discussing the live scene in Canada and its supposed dete-

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Who: Snailhouse Where: Jane Bond Cafe When: ‘Sunday, Nov. 1 rioration (the closure of Mrs. Robinson’s came as a disappointment), Mike spoke rhe truth during our interview: “There’ve always been great bands and there’s always been too few people going to see them.” One of those great bands is Snailhouse. Don’t miss their show Sunday night at the Jane Bond.

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TV Ontario’sThHuman Edge presents&&on November 4 at 1O:OO p.m. This ex’cellent docum&tryfocusesoncontroveisial cartoonist, Robkrt Crumb’s, life and art. It shows that Crumb’s workis influenced by his own personal demons. We are introduced to Crumb’s family which consists of abusive parents and siblings who are even more screwed up than Crumb himself. Zwigoff manages to get into Crumb’s head Kenny says:Wmfmh~fmf” and create a fascinating look at this modern, influential carphoto w”*~ythe Com* toonis t. South

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barritone sax was capable of quickly transforming the all-ages crowd into a whirlpool of skankers. The show was kicked off by three opening bands: Jersey, SNUFF, and ALL. Before going to the show, I had never heard of Jersey, but after listening to their set, I think I know why. Let’s just say it left something to be desired. SNUFF and ALL soon picked up the slack with some super solid punknumbers. However, noneof these bands could quite match the energy of LTJ’s performance. As the lights faded and the fans started screaming, a seventh masked ‘member’ clad in a tuxedo and

cowboy hat emerged from the smoky shadows. The band followed shortly and rocked the house with favourites like “Automatic” and “Jen Doesn’t Like Me Anymore.” The few new tracks they played were amazing, and has forced me to put “Hello Rockview” first on my list of new albums to buy. Not only was the crowd entertained by the band, but the mysterious masked man put on a show of his own as he danced around throwing stickers, posters and copies of the new album to excited fans. I’d have to say that a skankin’ good time was had by all!

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their own washing board for Stompin’ Tom, which he promptly returned with his signaturehis footprint. Watching the concert, it was hard to believe that Stompin’ Tom was over 60 and had produced over 39 albums over his career. Further, it was more than evident that he is not finished contributing to Canadian music. His pride and knowledge of Canadian historical landmarks, politics, and cultural sensitivities ran through all his songs. He made silly anti-American jokes that helped to propel the nationalist’ sentiment already running through Thissongisaboutawoman named the crowd. Margo, and her cage . . . u By the time Stompin’ Tom photo by Patti Lenard left the stage for the evening, after two complete sets, the crowd was ready to Yt/kon, showing that he had not Io$t I exhausted but energized, face the coming days with a rehis creative touch. newed enthusiasm and love for Highlights included agift from theircountry. the UW engineers, who brought

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Gosh, that name sounds. familiar The year was 1989, MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice ruled the j airwaves with their multi-platinum albums. Around the same time a Canadian kid, from Toronto, capitalizing on the popularity of rap in the U.S., created the alias Maestro Fresh Wes and went on to release sysprpi&ony in &@%K#to adoring audiences. The album spawned hit songs, “The Backbone Slide” and “Drop the Needle,” going on to become a Canadian rap essential. Skipping ahead ten years to 1998, rap is no longer a novelty and it has become an industry of its

own. Fortunately, Rapper Vanilla Ice has melted into obscurity [pl~f sofat. . . ti] and MC Hammer, after briefly attempting a comeback in the early nineties dropping the MC part of his name, quit the trade. He now devotes his time and energy to televangelising. Thankfully, the Maestro, who seems to have disappeared from the public eye over the ten years, has re-emerged with an updated sound and image to complement it. BuiltToLrthas all the makings of a great rap recording. Hiscomeback couldn’t have come at a better time, as Canadian hip-hop artists and rappers have finally begun getting the mainstream credibility which they de&e. This is a result

of the emergence of rappers Choclair, the Rascalz, Kardinal .Official, Thrust and the Northern

Touch All-Stars who have educated Canadians to the fact that rap exists north of the forty-ninth parallel.

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Cypress Hill, the wiser, more musically talented, pot-junkie older brothers of Lauryn Hill, release their fourth album, fi This albummarks the first time B-Real, DJ Muggs and Sen Dog have worked together since 1996. South Central L.A.‘s Cypress Hill have always been the voice of reason in the world of rap, whether the subject be reefer, thai stick, blunts, hooch, or “grass,” an underground code word for marijuana. , Iv has the ‘benefit of being produced by D J Muggs, one of hip hop’s elite. He just came off of producing the hit SC& AS.QZSS& The album’s single, ‘Tequila Sun-

shot eyes/Realize we all born to die/so get the money tigger.” The muIti-talented Barron Ricks appears on this track, and four others,- including “Audio X,” which is a ride by the seat of your ElCamino. B-Real proves that he’s one of the best, changing speeds like an El Camino while a beep loops to Muggs’ scratching. “I Remember that Freak Bitch (from the club)” sounds straight out of the pages of Penthouse Forum, except that it doesn’t

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Maestro realizes that rap is reaching new highs in our country and exploits it on Buik TO Last with guest appearances by Choclair and the mother of Canadian rap Michie Me-e. Maestro does not let anybody forget about his success in 1989, repeating on several different tracks: “In ‘89, I was ahead of my time.” However, despite the inroads made by Canadian rap over the last year, it lacks the intense rivalries that exists between East and Westcoast rappers and their respective record iabels in the States. At this point, you might be a little confused:. Why do we need war for rap? Didn’t two of America’s most prolific rappers die as a result of this violence?

Apparently rap requires rivalry. Maestro, for lack of a better rivalry, constructs one between the Mega-Cityand thesuburbs which he appropriately deems the 416 to 905. However, this rivalry has more comedic value for people of Toronto as no real political or otherwise motivated rift exists between the two neighborhoods. In any case, there are two ways of listening to this album: listening for the beats and catchy chorus lines which are as good as any rap album from the south or, conversely, listening to the lyrics which feature Canadian Content left right and centre. The latter is the method I prefer as the lyrics provide a sarcastic viewofToronto and its rough suburbs, ya right!

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hmpahtsti8 In order to celebrate their fifth anniversary, Sonic Unyon has compiled a CD featuring 18 artists from their roster. Like most compilations, some of it is good and some of it is not good. The good include Mayor McCa, whose brit-flavoured acoustic track “What would you do if I shared my umbrella with you?” is a definite rainy-day favourite. Tristan Psionic has released a new track “Helicopter,” recorded “for demo purposes” this year. The track is very good and reflects a definite change for the band -intentionally or nottowards a more radiofriendly sound. Hayden has also released a new track “Neil Young Song,” which thankfully doesn’t sound like its namesake. Sianspheric and Greek Buck have combined to put out the track that puts the rest ofthe album to shame, titled “Orgasm Edict.” This track steals from an earlier song by Sianspheric, “Watch me fall” from their debut album&nmnz’unr. The bad include Poledo, who remind you why they broke up td

act as Hayden’s backing band; treble charger, who remind you that they don’t release new material unless absolutely necessary; and Tricky Woo, whose track “Teenage Hurricane” is the reason Aspirin was invented. As I lookover the CD again, there are other strong tracks that I forgot to mention: Smoother has put together a solid live track called “Black,” and the Mooney Suzuki offers a cool instrumental track for your enjoy-

ment. All in all, this CD is pretty cool, especially because it features new and unreleased material by some of the strongest acts on the Unyon label. If you’re a fan, you can’t go wrong. If you’re curious about what’s going down, it’s a great way to become introduced to the boys of Sonic Unyon. As a side note, although this isn’t the time or

time I heard Ho&&y Romance I wasn’t wowed. My first thought was, “cool dinner music - it doesn’t offend, but doesn’t make me want to dance either.” On the second listen though, I changed my mind. The title ‘song, “Holiday Romance,” starts the al bum off with a pretty good kick, with strong vocals, a clear horn and a steady beat. “Rootbeer & Licorice” is a great song with a driving beat - excel-

lent for dancing. If you listen closely, you can hear a hint of Benny Goodman’s “Sing Sing Sing” come through in the beat. The next few songs are okay, with nothing too special. Johnny Favourite can carry a tune, but some of these songs could use the vocal

richness that Johnny just doesn’t have. The Orchestra on the other hand does an excellent job they’re lively, simple and they play very well, as far as my untrained ear can tell. Both Johnny and his band come together well in “Postcards from Paris,” though a raspier voice would be inf&ely sexier and would give the song that extra oomph. “Swingin’ Jubilee” has a great saxophone and piano combination. And let’s give Johnny credit for “Them There Eyes,” in which his vocals aren’t half bad. The lyrics for most of the songs are so-so, not far out but not sweet and simple either. However, the most baffling song is “Black Dog,” which just doesn’t translate well i&o a jazz song. They really should have left it with Page and Plant. The one reservation I have about the Johnny Favourite Swing Orchestra is that their music is missing a unique style of its own. With the explosion of new jazz and swing, there are a slew of vibrant bands putting forth a fresher spin on the genre then this band. But that might be a trifle harsh to say, because on the whole,Holiday Romu~a is a good album. Johnny is definitely trying, and I think with experience and time, this group willbecomeoneofthebetterbands in the Canadian music business.

the place, a really good idea would be for the Unyon to sign some female acts-sorry, just thinking out loud.

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Despite a stellar album, they only receiv’ed moderate-to-lousy airplay due more than in part to an over ska-turation of the trendy public by bands such as Goldfinger and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Has this affected their newest album? You bet. Does it suck? No’

25 RBF aren’t breaking any new ground on Why Do E&y Rock So &?a&?, but thealbum isenoughof a progression from their last al bum to keep old fans and garner new ones. Check out Reel Big Fish when they roll through the Metropolis on November 12.

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WhyDo Thq RockSo Hurd~is classic RBF with a couple of new twists, We hear shakers and bongos on ‘The Set Up poti Need This],” “Everything is Cool,” and “Victory Over Peter Bones,” We have keyboards and synth. And guitarist Aaron Barrett bought himselfa nice double-neckera la Big Sugar. The Fish are rocking a little harder, with more straight ahead rhythms and chunky guitars. than ever. These are still outnumbered by the ska-liscious pogo beats that made the Fish underground phenoms. As for lyrics, RBF still talk about what they want to hear: Chicks, bands, concerts and fans. “I Want Your Girlfriend To Be My

by Lisa Johnson

h?lpmstiiP Coolpackaging, funky image and a great name. That’s usually enough to sell a record these days. The difference with Furslide is that they actually make great music. The New York trio consists of songwriter/guitarist/lead vocalist Jennifer Turner, Jason Lader on bass guitar and drummer Adam MacDougall. The music is distinctive -there is definitely evidence of a variety of influences on A&02tllre. There are songs which incorporate blues riffs coupled with haunting vocals (“Love Song”), some wailing rockguitar offerings with angsty vocals (“Bring You Down”), as well as a couple of orchestraic string arrangements with operatic vocals (“Faith”). The diversity on this album is compelling and refreshing. It is not overly seriouseither; the band knows how

to have fun. Jennifer Turner may best be Girlfriend Too” speaks for itself. known as the lead guitarist on As for music, there’s a full Natalie Merchant’sTigeflily album smorgasboard for consumption: and tour. Her talents meld beauti“Brand New Song,” “Big Star,” fully with famed producer Nellee “Down In Flames,” and “Song#3” Hooper, who has previously (how clever). Oh, and “Scott’s a I worked with the likesofMadonna, Dork” is about one of their trumThe Smashing Pumpkins, UZ, pet players. Cool. Garbage and Bjork Ahmtum is

the first release on Meanwhile.. ., Hooper’s new label. Although their style is difficult to pigeon-hole, Furslide can be best summed up by a member of the band. Jason Lader says, “The song’ ‘Over My Head’ says all the things that need to be said by Furslide. It highlights Jen’s voice, it has some crazy guitar, and it has somedreamysounds. It hasall the elements. It’s not the most poppy single, but it’s the one that captures what we’re about. If someone said, ‘What do you guys sound like?’ I would pick that.” That having been said, I defy you to try and describe track eleven, “Postcard.” I simply u&e you.

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We require several students to participate (at no charge) in a clinical study of the rkek Focus “Dailies” contact lenses. It’s been a long three years since we heard any ska-lutations from the Reel Big Fish. After releasing 1995’s Ttirm t/re Radio 0ff the band went through a period of musical Limbo, deciding whether RBF was a project worth pursuing.

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whelp Wanted1 Part-the w8itres~~ and waiters required at Almadina Egyptian Cuisine at 150 University Ave., Campus Court Plaza, Wterloo. Please bring in resume Male Math Tutor/Mentors needed as part of clinical team working with ages 7 to 17 with Learning Disabilities. $10 to $l!Yhour, 2 to 4 hours/w88k. Call (519) 837-3169 for interview. Need some pocket lllOn8y? we are, looking for a Campus Rep to put up posters and help with on campus activities. B8 part of the travel industry, make some money and go to schcoi all at the same time. Please apply at Travel Cuts, 170 University Ave., W., in the University PlaZa. Lyric Nightclub now hiring servers, bartenders, security and support staff. Apply in person Friday, Oct. 30 from 3:s6:30 p.m. at 122 King Street,W., Kitchener. Weekend Counsellors &Relief Staff to + in homes for individuals with developmental challenges. Exp8ri8nc8, minimum B-month commitment. Paid positions. Send resume to Don Mader, K-W Habiiiition Services, 106 Sydney St. S., Kitctrefl8r, OrMario, N2G 3V2.

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Professional Tutoringand Editing. Are you achieving the grades you deserve? improve your essay skills, editing, research and writing. E.S.L. a spkcialty. Phone (416)280-6113 or Fax (416) 9600240. English language coacidng: improve your speaking, writing and communication. Fl8x~le pricing. Proofreading sewices. 15 years European experience. Exc8llent references. Tel. 866-7941, Accent Adjustment - want to get rid of your accent, 3 A certified speech-language pathologist can ‘help. Call Alana at 884-9869. Essay 6lue8? Trouble finding theright words? We can help. Editing, writing & research assistance. Call anytime l-688774-9994. SS Secretarial Services of Kitchen& Waterloo. Professionat services include letter typing, full resumes, manuscripts, cassette transcription, correspondence, bc& reports and more. For more info call748-7316or748-5646, fax748-6927

Springbreak Florida, Mexico,Etc, Hotels, Parties, Prices, Book Early and Save Earn Money + Free Trips ! Campus Reps / Organizations Wanted Inter-Campus Programs l-800-3276013 www.icpt.com New Year’s & Spring Beak - Wildest party tours to CUBA; Montreal, Florida, Quebec. FREE trips, discounts, bonuses for Group Organiters. Celebrating 38 years of Quality & Reliability. 1-888-593-6666 www:uniropatravel.com E-mail: uniropa@netcc)m.ca Spring Break & New Y-r81 MONTREAL, QUEBEC CITY, DAYTONA BEACH,ACAPULCO...Eam FreeTrips. individuals or groups welcome. Call Breakaway Tours now to’ party with thoursands!. l-800-465-4257, Ext. 310, www. breakawaytours.com Best

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Career Development Seminars: Wednesday, Oct. 26th: “interview Skills: Preparing for Questions” - NH1020, 1:30-3:oo. Monday, Nov. 2nd: “Interview SkiHs:Seiling Your Skills’ - Proving your skills in the intenriew is a must. Are you ready? SLC Multi-purpose room, 1:30-330. Residents are reminded to set out their Blue Boxes in a visible location to ensure tha? ?he boxes can be seen by the recycling program drivers. For info 883-5150. ext. 237. Rooms in the Village Residences are available for immediate occupancy. Inquire at the Housing Office, Village I or phone 688-4567 Ext. 3704,3705 or 6360 for further information. TLC The Laser Centre Inc., in conjunction with UW School of Optometry, is delighted to announce the opening of TLC Waterloo. The new site is now open to provide free consultations for anyone inter8st8d in pursuing refractive surgery as a method of correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism. For more info or to schedule your free consultation, contact Beth Hahn at: TLC Waterloo, UW, School of Optometry, Columbia Street, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, tel.: 666-4502 or fax 886-1348...or ask your eye care professional if you are a candidate for Laser Vision Correction. Ebytown Food Co-operative: organic, locally grown, minimally packaged food for people, not for protit. Affordable prices! 280 Phillip Street, Building A4, Waterloo Co-operative Residence. Call 886-8606 for weekly store hours. TOEFL preparation course- the test of Englsh as a Foreign Language course (TOEFL) begins September 22nd and ends November 25th. Classes are held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:00-4:30 pm. This IO week course is designed to prepare people for writing the TOEFL exam. The course fee is $50 and th8 book is $35. Register at the International Student Off ice, NH 2080 or call ext. 2814 for more details. Guided Self Changeof alcohol use: for individuals who may have concerns about the amount they are drinking and want to cut down, Call Counselling Services (ext. 2655) to find out more. Qvereaters Anonymous weekly meetings: ail 658-1050. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets . . . we are a fellow-. ship. Newcomers always welcome! Websit8:www.overeatersanonym~s.or# You are not alone. WaterlooGermany Exchange - open to ail students. Receive UW credits language fluency - International experience - intercultural skills! Deadline is March 15, 1999. For more info contact. secretary in Modem Languages, Rm 313 or the Director at 885-1211 2260 or http:// 8Xt. watarts.uwaterioo.caI-mboehrin/ Exchange/mannhaim.html. . A. C. Forrest Memorial Undergraduate Essay Award. Any topic that enhances our undersbnding of human relations in the context of various types of social, political, or economic structures or institutions. Deadline: Dec8mb8r 31,1998. Tom York Memorial Short Story Writing Award. Previously unpublished prose fiction. Poems and essays nat eligible. Approx. 2500 words. Deadline: December 31,1998. Ringside: Champs for Children returns to Bingemans on Thursday, November 19th. This unique evening of gourmet dining, auction and amateur boxing is a

Counselling Services offers the following workshops. Register at Counselling Services, NH 2080, Ext. 2655 Stress Management Through Relaxation Training: 3 session workshop. Begins Monday, November 2,1998 5:3O 7:30 p.m. , $2.00. Exam Stress Management: 3 session workshop. Begins Wednesday, November 4, 1998 1O:OO a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $2.00 Preparing For&Writing Exams: 1 session workshop. Tuesday, November 24 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 24 6:00 - 8:00 p.m+ Wednesday, November 25 6:00 - 8:OO p.m. $1 .OO

. FRIDAYS English conversation class meets afternoons from 2:00-4:OO pm. in NH2060, September - June. Students, faculty, staff, and spouses are invited to attend. For more info contact the international Student Offic8, ext. 2814. SATURDAYS Farmer’s Market Bus schedule. The bus will pickup and return on the hour, every hour until If Xl0a.m. Tickets $2.00 Ask at the Turnkey Desk, SLC for more info. Tiw outers Club has its general meetings at 6:30 p.m. in MC4040. This is where we organize and announce upcoming events. An event will be held after most general meetings. Events are at: http:// also announced watservl .uwaterioo.ca/-outers/ frontpge. htmi~~ ~ WEDNESDAYS Noon hour concerts series 12:30 pm. Selected Wednesdays at the Chapel at Conrad Grebei College. Wednesday, Sept. 30th 12:30 pm. Modern Quartet. Via Africa - music for string quartet with an african influence. Overeaters Anonymous weekly meetings: call 658-1050 for a recording of area contacts. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets...we’re a fellowship. Newcomers always welcome! Web site: www.overeatersanonymous.org( Noon Hour Concerts Series 12:30 p.m.,October14thand28thatttheChapel at Conrad Gr8b8i College at the University of Waterloo. Contact: Julia Richards, Music Secretary, 865-0220 ext 226. P8Sd Club meets every Wednesday at 12:OO noon in SLC2133. A faculty/ staff/graduate student reading club with a Christian orientation. This term w8 are discussing “Listening for God” a collection of short stories by various modem American authors. All welcome. Details: Chaplain Graham E. M&y, ext. 3633. Office SLC2126 and email: g2morbey@watservl .uwatedoo.ca Grace Christian FSllOWShip: a gathering place for Christians and those interested in Christianity. Cost supper, singing, Bible Study and more. You are Welcome. Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. in McKirdy Hall, St. Paul’s College throughout term.

RAISE Home Support needs voiunteers with car and time during the day to drive elderly clients to medical~nd other appointments. Flexible position. Mileage reimbursement available. Call 744-7666. The City of Waterloo Volunteer Services, 888-6488, is currently recruiting for the following volunteer positions: ‘Walking Track Marshalls’ - needed for the indoor track at the Waterloo Rrecreation Complex. Marshalls are needed forvarious three hour time lsots Mondays to Thursdays. “Seniors Outing Day Program’ - needs Volunteer Program Assistant forTuesdays to Fridays, about three hours a week, to assist with senior’s day programs consisting of a variety of organized ans supervised group activities designed to meet pahipants needs and capabilities. They are looking for Dishwashers for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:OO p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ‘Canadian Short-Track Speed Skating Championships” - looking for a Fundraising Co-ordinatorand a Volunteer Co-Ordinator. The event is April 2-4 1999, meetings regarding itare held the second Wednesday of every month. Walking Track Marshalls needed for the indoor track at the Waterloo Recreation Complex. Hours Sat. and Sun, 8:00 a.m. to 8:OO p.m. and Mon to Fri from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Waterloo Community Arts Centre requires a custodian and attendant. The custodian is needed for approx 2 hrs per week. The attendant is needed to perform receptionist duties for 4 hrs in the evenings. Tutors are needed to tutor students on a one-to-one basis in written and oral English. Tutors meet students on campus for 1 term, usually once a week for I2 hours. if you have a good working knowledge of English, are patient, friendly, dependable and would like to volunteer, register at the international Student Office, NH 2080. For more information about the program, call extension 2814 or e-mail darlene 8 watservl . Big sisters is looking for female volunte8rs to develop one-on-one relationships with girls (aged 4-17) and boys (aged 4-l 1) years. Training sessions are Saturday, November 21 st and 28th. from 9:00 am to noon. Call 743-5206 and register. Teen Esteem is a fiexible, volunteer program that gives women of all ages and walks of life the opportunity to directly affect the lives of young girls. Call Cathy Tassone at 621-6110 for more information. Children’s international Summer Villages - CISV - (Waterloo Region}, a non profit organization promoting intemationai understanding through children & young adults, requires volunteers for Adult Leadership positions in Europe, Mexico & USA for July ‘99. If you enjoy working with children, possess leadership and communication skills, and are 21 years or dder, then this unique experience could be for you. For more information, contact Susan HewiIt at 7452098 or come out to our Information Night at Grand River Collegiate, 175 Indian Road, Kitchener, Friday October 16th, 730 p.m. Big Brothers of K-W needS students to provide a group recreation program for little brothers - training provided. Cali Mike Tyrreii at 579-5150. Hopespring offers on8 on one support for cancer patients by appointment or drop-in from IO:00 am. to4:OO pm. Workshops like Yoga, therapeutic touch and guest

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you have a knack for sales and want to be parl of the team that helps coordinate this campaign cat1 the chapter hotline at 748-2195 or Sylvie at I-800-387-1479 Mt. 18. aher VdUnt88r OppOhJniti8S are also available. Help us find the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative Colitis! BE A FRIEND Ar8 you available to volunteer, a few hours per month, during the school day? The FRIENDS Senrice of CMHA unites adult volunteers with children who need additional support in their school setting. Do you have a keen interest in children and their well being? Are you reliable, patient, sincere and have a trusting spirit? Please call today to make a lifelong difference by befriending a child. 744-7645 ext. 317 or visit www.cmhawrb.on.ca, A child will b8 glad you did! Love Babies? Volunteers needed to provide support to families with newborns. Duties include providing emotional support, linking families with community resources, providing practical help. Call Bonnie at CradleLink, 7490977 Ext. --. -..- 230. ~---

Volunteers urgently neededTuesdays from 3:00 - 436 p.m.-to provide a nurturing environmerjt for children under 2 while young parents participate in a support group. Call CradleLink, 749-0977 Ext. 230. Interested in Arts? The Waterloo Community Arts Cantre has numerous volunteer opportunities available. Call 8664577 or drop by at 25 Regina Street South, Waterloo. If you are interested in any of the follotiing positions, please call Sue Coulter at th%’ Volunteer Action Centre at 742-6610 and quote the nymber following the position-title. Flyer and Poster Deliverer #104-2503 Person is needed by th8 Waterloo Community Arts Centre to deliver their flyers and posters to a list of businesses and agencies in Kitchener-Waterloo. Great people skills a must; a car is an asset. Crafts iii the Afternoon #033-2497 A volunteer with patience, good people skills and a knowledge of simple crafts is needed to lead a short craft program for seniors. The vdunteer would set up the supplies, teach the craft and help participants as needed. This is a flexible program and could take place on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday afternoons from 2-3 pm. Childcare Volunteer #lO l-2507 A volunteer who has experience with young children (like a babysitting course br camp) is needed to help a neighbourhood $oup on Friday mornings from 9:30-l 1: 15. The volunteer will provide childcare while their parents are in a parent education group. The program is located in Kitchener near K-W Health Come and be Part of a Driving Force Throughout Waterloo Region, volunteer drivers make a difference in the lives of others everyday. This is one of the most flexible volunteer OpportUniti8S available; you can drive once or twice a month or once a week. If you need summers or winters off that is fine too. It is ideal for shift workers, retirees or anyone who is only occasionly available during the day. AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area #I 33-16 Drive to medical appointments or deliver healthy food hamtiers. Heart and Stroke Foundation needs volunteers to organize Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart fundraising campaigns. Minimal time commitment. No door-to-door. Great on resume. Contact Jordan 581-l 139. The City of Waterloo Volunteer Services is currently recruiting for the following volunteer positions. For more information, please call: Volunteer Services, City of Waterloo, 888-6488. Volunteer Dance Assistants: volunteers are needed Monday or Wenesday nights for about an hour and a half. Volunteers must be a minimum of thirteen years old and like working wih chitSeniors Outing Day Program: is recruiting a Volunteer Program Assistant for Tuesdays to Fridays, about three hours a week, to assist with senior’s day programs consisting of a variety of orga$zed and supervised group activities &signed to me&t participants needs and cagbilities. They are also looking for Dishwashers for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 130 p.m. Volunteer Shoppers: are needed to shop for older adults unable to do their own grocery shopping. The hours are flexible. Must have your own reliable car.

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All Faculties: Paul Berg Memorial Award - available to students-in Year 2 or above; based on involvement in extracurricular music activities on campus. Deadline: Oct. 30/98. Doreen Brisbin Award - interested females entering 4th year in Spring or Fall 1999 in an Honours program in which women are currentlv under-represented. Deadline: Apr. 30/59. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Award - financial need, leadership, extracurricular activities. Deadline: Nov. I! 98. Don Hayes Award - for involvement & contribution to athletics and/or sports therapy. Deadline: Feb. 15199. Leeds-Waterloo Student Exchange Program Award - students to contact John Medley, Mechanical Engineering. McNeil Consumer Products Co. Award open to any based on financial need. Deadline: Nov. l/98. Mike Maser Memoriil Award - available to 3rd or 4th year based on extracurricular and financial need. Deadline: Feb. 15/99. Programmed Insurance Brokers Opportunity Fund - open to students from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo; bas8d on financial need. Deadline: Nov. l/98. Undergraduate Bursary Program - the Student Awards office administers a large number of undergraduate bursaries and awards to both full and part-time students based on financial r18@ and possibly on other factors such as marks, extratiurricular activities, etc. Deadline: Nov. 1198. Faculty of Applied Health Scisnces: Michael Gellner Memorial Scholarship avail&& to 3B Kinesiology or Health Studies, Deadline: Mar. 31/99. Robert Haworth Scholarship - completion of 3rd year in an honours program in resource management related to park planning and management, recreation, natural heritage or outdoor recreation. Deadline: Mai 31/99. Kate Kenny Memorial Award - available to 3rd or 4th y&r Kinesiology with an interest in rehabilitative medicine. Deadline: Oct. 30198 RAWCO - available to 2nd. 3rd or 4th year Recreation and L&&8 &udies. beadline: Jan. 30/99. Marion J. Todd Memorial Award - available to 38 Co-op Health Studies with interest in health-related research, Minimum 75% average required. Deadline: Oct. 30/98. Faculty of Arts: Arts Student Union Award - available to all Arts Students Deadline: Oct. 30198. Concorciia Club Award - available to 3rd year Regular or 3A Co-OP Germanic & Slavic. ti8adlin8: Jan. 29& UW-Manulife Community & World Service Award - available to co-op students in 16 or above who have completed a work-tern? in the service of others, locally, nationally or abroad who received little or no remuneration. Students to contact Arts Special Programs Office, HH. 1 Wescast Industries Continuous Learning Award - open to students in the School of Accountancy; based on marks and financial need. Deadline: Nov. l/98. Faculty of Engineerinq: Jonathan Ainley Memorial Bursary available to Civil students in 2A or above for financial need. Deadline: NOV. l/98* Andersen Consbltina Scholarship-available to 3B. Deadlin& Mar. 21/93. Alfred Armbrust Memorial Bursary - available to all for financial need. Deadline: Nov. t/98. Andy (Andreas) Baumgaertner Memarial Bursary - available to 3A or above Systems Design for financial need. Deadline: Nov. l/98. _.~ ~~ John Bergsma Award in Engineering available to all based on financial need, minimum 75% average and leadership/ extracurricular involvement. Dead-ine: Nov. l/98. J.P. Bickell Foundation Bursaries -available to all Chemical students. Deadline: Nov. l/98. Consulting Engineers of Ontario Scholarship - &ailable to all 3B. Deadline: Mar. 31199. -.

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Marcel Pequegnat Scholarship - available to 38 Earth Sciences/Water Resourc8 Mgt. Deadline: May 31199. Physics Alumni Award - available to any in Physics or Physics/Business based on financial need and good academic standing. Deadline: Nov. l/98. School of Optometry Undergraduate Student Opportunity Trust Fund - available to any in Optometry based on financial need. Deadline: Nov. l/98. Science Society Bursary - available to all based on financial need and extracurricular involvement. Deadline: Nov. l/ Science Undergraduate Student Opportunity Trust Fund - available to all based on financial need and extracurricular involvement. Deadline: Nov. l/9&.

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