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ore than a year after the shocking incident was made public, students and faculty members remain in a state of disbelief over the wildlyviolent outburst of UW Professor Vladimir Petrovich Platonov. Platonov, aprofessor in the department of Pure Mathematics, pleaded guilty on Thursday January 11 to aggravated assault in the attack of his wife, Valantina, at their Waterloo home in November of 1999. Plantonov was sentenced on January 17 and recieved a conditional sentence of two years less a day. The Crown hadsought atwo to three year prison term, but Justice Robert Reilly noted the "bizarre" incident required only the conditional sentencewith a home curfew of 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Platanov originally faced charges of attempted murder and forcibleconfinementfor repeatedly striking his wife over the head with arock. Uponsreturning home on Fri-

Hymie Rubenstein, auniversity of Manitoba professor says he has found a solution to ease Canada's brain drain. By cutting unproductive professorsand revoking tenure from a be poor researchers ~ k a d will able to maintain its grasp on brighter scholars, said a report published on December 4, by the Fraser Institute. According to Rubenstein, professors tenure should be replaced by performance-basedcontracts. The feedbackconcerning the report has not been positive from the academic community. Executive director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, John Turk, said the report was "an example of Fraser Institute ideology that'sill-conceived. The Fraser Institute believesthat every aspect of our lives should followamarket model."

Imbalance in the system Ontario universities have been rankedamongstthe lowest in terms of equity, accessibility,and quality, according to a study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), an independent think-tank. Ranking the highest were British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba while Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontasio sank to the bottom.

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achievem& includethe prestigious Lenin Prize in the former Soviet Union in 1978. Currently, Platonov is suspended from UW with full pay. Dr. Brian Forest, who has been chair of the Pure Mathematics department for a year and a half, maintains that Platonov's return to the University of Waterloo is still undecided, but remarksthat the nature of the crime will warrant appropriate measures. In spite of the fa; that

January I lth to theaggravated assultof hiswifeinNovember 1999. Platonov.was arrested, normal UW procedure upholds that any professor under similar circumstances would receive suspension with full salary. Faculty members df the Mathematics department did not wish to comment on Platonov's actions, but they admit the situation is both sensitive and bizarre.

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Students get it on According to research from the University of Guelph, almost 75 per cent of female university students are engaging in casual sex. Shara Weaver, an undergraduate at Guelph, conducted the research project and found that out of the 237 non-married women, 13 per cent of them engaged in sex with someone they had met the same day and that 36 per cent were having sex in noncommittal relationships. 5 1 per cent of women were reported to have engaged in oral or handgenital stimulation with someone they have met in the same day while 37 per cent said they didn't find casual sex appealing at all. Physical pleasure, fulfillingfantasiesandinaeasedself-esteemwere all listed as reasons why women engaged in that sort of activity.

day November 5 1999, the then 60year-old Piatonov approached his wife from behind and began beating her over the head with a rock weighingapproximately 1.6pounds. While his wife continued t o bleed, Plantonov pinned her to the floor and struck her severaltimeswith the rock, ignoring her pleas for him to stop. Finally she retaliated by clubbing her husband in the head, and then lockedherself inabathroom for over three hours. After begging her husband to drive her to the emergency room, she finally convinced Platonov that his head wound also needed medical attention. After the couple drove to the K W Health Centre, the victim reported the assault to Waterloo RegionalPoliceConst.John Champion, who happened to be in the area on another case. Though her injuries were not life threatening, Valantina Platonov suffered four severe blows to the head, leaving her skull exposed and her vision severely impaired. Platanov does not have a violent past or a criminal record, and is

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ithtoomany studentsand not enough space, UW's Schoolof Architecture is getting too big for its bridges. Although a proposal has been made to relocate the school to a new site in Cambridge,, negotiatiohs between the City, the business sector and the university are in the vreliminarysiage. "The Cambridge site was originallyproposed by a group of business people who were aware of the School of Architecture, its reputation and its very acute needs," explained Rick Haldenby, Director of the School of Architecture. "Itwas [thebusinesspeople]who brought forward the proposal and involved the City of Cambridge in the project." The businesspeople involvedin the project include Tom Watson of Century21 Watson Realty Ltd., Jim Cassel, vice-president of Arriscraft

International, and John Wright of Southworks Outlet Mall. The City of Cambridge has pledged $7.5 million over the next 15years to help cover the cost of the $25-millionsatellitecampus. Other potential sourcesof funding include the provincial and federal governments, the business sector and the university. The proposedsiteofthesatellite campus is a three-acre lot on Water Street. north of the Rivirbank Steak House at Parkhill Road. The three-storey, 80,000-squarefoot building will feature classrooms, studios, lecture halls and exhibition space. AlthoughHaldenby stressed that "no decision has been made to relocate the school," he explained that if the school were to move, "it would still be part of the University of Waterloo, would remain connected to campus and would have some presence here. Studentswould be able to take classes on the main campus.

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oncerns over potential problems with the upcoming online election are be ingaddressed andresolved, according to the Federation of Students. Although students are now only able to vote via the Internet, the Federation of Student's executive researcher, David Drewe, believesthisnew method of voting- has advantages over the more traditional method of casting ballots. First and foremost. YOU the problem of doubl; of voting is eliminated. It was a problem before, YOU andnow,itissimply not feasible. If cheating was YOU everanissue before, this new method, instead of reinforcing the problem, insteadalleviatesit. He said, "Cheating cannot work in this situation. This is more secure than the paper system ever was." In order to vote, Drewe emphasizes that the computer will ask you to enter your name, date of birth, ID number and password. According to Drewe, it is practically impossiblefor students to have access to that sort of information about their fellow students. Residence Dons do not have the ID numbers of the students. Although Dons have, in the past, received lists that contained ID numbers in-

cluding all the other information, this term ID numbers were omitted. Drewe emphasized that the listsare not as pervasive as first thought to be. On the other hand, what the Feds wanted to point out is not that they are 100 per cent sure that cheating will not occur, but that they are 100 per cent sure that it is not possible for people to cheat and not get caught. The use of publiccomputerson and off campus raises no concern, because as soon as

It is not a case of whether or not ~ ~ ~ tored. vote. It is a case ,hen,,indi: vidual votes, an ewhether Or not mail is immediately sent out to them know you voted thanking them for their participationin and check your the voting process. This isnotunllke the e-mail. e-mailyou receiveaf-

ter first using your university e-mail account and accessingyour password. If you did notvote, and then received an e-mailthanking you forvoting, you'll knowsomethingisamiss. Hence, it is not a case of whether or not you vote. It isacase of whether or not you know you voted and you check your e-mail. In response to the concern that not all students have access to computers and some studentsmay not be computer literate, Drewe

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enmes. This success hasn't come without helo.* however. Kickstarts have indicate,"that they have what it takes. developed important partnerships Not only will competitors face chalwithBeU. Scribbler'sChoice. andUW lenges at their computer terminal, success story Research in Motion. some elements of the V i a l VC will Further, they have continued to look require students to get out from beto the Wcommunity for the talent hind the computer and complete they need. This term, Kickstartshired real businesstasks. "It's not onerous, their firstco-op student inBrian Glick but it certainly is challenging," reand have also benefitted from the markedKickstartsCE0 GregStewart. hard work of math student Blake "It's like testing a pilot," adds Mike Zavershnik, "you don't ask them if Manders. On the launch day of they know how the competition, to fly aplane, you Kickstartsrentedoutspace put them in a in the Student Life Censimulatorso they tre, alongwithacoupleof can show you." Sumo-Wrestlingsuits,to The results provide students with a from the Kickway to relax between starts Coach and classes and to get the word VirtualVCwillbe out that the competition judged by the had begun. Kickstarts adviProf. Smith was on sory board, a hand to throw a couple of groop of acabody slams and wish the demic and indusKickstarts crew well. try leaders including UW's In the coming year, own Larry Kicksramplanstoexpand Smith. Selected RobinStewart their competitions to Canadian submissionswill MikeZavershnik, MarkRigaux, AnilSabharwal and GregStewartkick be asked to apcentres, hoping t o thingsoffthispastweek. pear before the bodvslamthecompetition Hdvisory board on their way to becoming in the third phase graduateAnilSabhanva1to the fold, synonymous with the identification of the competition and winners will their dream seems to be becoming a of business talent and the ability to be chosen from this group. connect young entrepreneurs with reality. Those ventures judged worthy Local and national companies the best resources available. will receive the KickstartsTechnical are competing to be a part of their More information on the Services Package, over $100,000 in service package, which has doubled Kickstarts Elite VentureCompetition services, tailored to each individual in size since November, and lessthan can be found on their Web site winner, designed to solve many of 12hoursinto the Elite Venture Com- (www.kickstarts.com);thecompetithe initial problems that small competition there were already seven tion closes February 23. contined from page 3

panies face in their start-up phase. In return, Kickstarts will receive up to 10 per cent equity in the venture. Running a successful small business issomething the Kickstarts team know a lot about. Less than a year ago, Stewart, Zavershnik and Mark Rigaux set out to change the way the businesscommunitythinksabout student entrepreuners. After seeking advice from Smith and other business leaders and local investors as well as adding Computer Science

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et another venue has been created to allow Canadian students to shine. The UnitedNations Association in Canada along with the Canadian Deoartment of Foreign Affairs, is adt;linistratingafundingprogramme thatwill vrovide aovroximately 350 .. students across the country with

grants to organize or participate in Canadian Model United Nations Conferences. Post-secondaryand high school studentswill be providedwith financial assistance enabling them to participate in model UN conferences that will provide forums where crucial issues can be debated. Visit http://www.unac.or9/mun/ to learn moreinformationon howto become the next Kofi Annan.

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ne waterloo student was charged with mischief after drawmgwithchalk on a gun-manufacturing plant during a protest on January 15. JulianIchim,alongwithaGuelph resident, wascharged during the protest. Ichirn is already facingchargesof assault from when hepitchedchocolate milk at Canadian Alliance candidate Stockwell Day during a campaign visit to Conestoga College in October. On Martin Luther King Day, over 125 demonstrators showed up at the entrance to Diemaco, Canada's leading small arms design and manufacturing company located in Kitchener-Waterloo. Organized by Homes Not Bombs (HNB), the protest centered on the amount of money spent on

"instmmentsof killing" by the Canadian Government while hunger and homelessness threaten millions of Canadians. Arriving shortly before 8:00 am., demonstratorsof all ages from around Southern Ontario danced, drummed, sang, read statistics, and shouted slogans for an hour and a half. At one point the demonstrators laid down on the road while others drew chalk body outlines around them. Since 1980, Ottawa has given Diemaco, a former tool-and-dye manufacterer, over 250 million dollars for the development and production of automatic rifles and grenade launchers. While Diemaco talks about its family of products, andits serviceto the International Military smallarms community, HNB alleges that such marketingmisrepresents the under-

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tudents who were using the chiropractic clinic prior to the holidays are feeling "frustrated" at the chic's closing. "It's disappointing that there is no chiropractor on campus," said Melanie Szozda, a second year arts student who was using the clinic to relieve pain incurred from a car accident a few years ago. In 1996 the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) began a "collaborative research relationship"with UW. Accordmgtotheir Web site "CMCC partnered with the University of Waterloo to establish Canada's first chiropractic research clinic within a university faculty." According to the Centre for Applied Research (CAHR), the UWI CMCC Research Clinic completed its mandate at the end of December,

leaving studentslike Szozdalooking for another chiropractic clinic. CAHR is a service through the faculty of Applied Health Sciences and information can be obtained from the AHS Web site. CAHR, which was initiated in 1984, also provides other servies to students, including neurobehavioural assessment and rehabilitation programs, a sports medicine clinicand fitnessand nutrition services.These serviceshave not been affected. "Iwasreferred to achiropractor off campus, but it's an inconvenience because of the distance," Szozdasaid. Health Servicesdoes not offer chiropractic services, so students have no other alternative than to go off campus for help. ~ A H ~ i s s u ~ ~that e s tstudents in~ call the Canadianchiropractic Associationat 1-800-668-2076 tohelpin the search for a new chiropractor or visit the Web site at http:// www.ccachiro.org.

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he President'sCircle Awards for Volunteerism honoured seven students on Tuesday January 16 for their outstanding efforts in volunteering. Chosen by a selection committee in November, the winners were officiallyhonoured at a dinner at the University Club attended by mem-. bers of the President's Circle. The awards program was introduced three years ago to recognize students' exceptional contributions both to the campus and to the community. Thisyear'srecipients includevolunteers from an array of disciplines: AllanBell,kinesiology, appliedhealth sciences; Brandy Duchesne, arts; SylviaL. Rodriquez,pre-optometry, science; George Roter, mechanical engineering;Omar Akbar Salim, rec-

reation and leisure, applied health studies; Robin Stewart, operations research, math; and Heather Witmer, social development studies. Robin Stewart waspleasedwith the award. "It is agreat honour to be

put in the same class as the other recipientsof thisaward. It's wonderful to berecognizedfor doingwork I love," he said. Each of the award winners also receive a cheque for $250.

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Research collaborationswouldcontinue. Many administrative functions would continue. But the studios, classrooms, labs and support facilities of the School of Architecturewould have to be in Cambridge." The demand for space on campus exceeds the supply. Although the university has considered oncampus expansion of the School of Architecture, Haldenby explained that "there is simply no money avail-

able to initiate a project." He added that "the current space isinadequate and will become increasingly so as the graduate pro-

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stressed the fact that the campus is scattered with computers. "Start with the Student Life Centre; the Turn Key desk," he said. "You do not have to be computer literate, you just have to get to the Feds Web site." Drewe pointed out that if the student has an e-mail account with the university in any wayat all, theycanuseit tocast their e-vote.You need your name, ID number, date of birth, and the passwordof the account you hold, and you are on your way. If you are having problems with your password, youcan simply go to the Fedsoffice and have your log-in authenticated. According to Drewe, the advantages of this system are numerous. Students on Co-op can now be part of the voting process. They can go ahead and vote from work or from home, or from any computerthat can give you access to the Feds site. It really makes no difference what computeryouuse, because all the services you are going to use to vote are posted over IST; they have all the secure services. Furthermore, you can vote 24 hours a day. Before, there were limitations through budget considerations, due to the expenses of the different locations and available pollsters andso forth. Now however, studentscanvote any time they want, 24 hours a day, for an entire week. "I don't want to belittle the concerns that are being brought up," said Drewe, "but the biggest disadvantageis on our end." This is a new venture for the Feds, so problems are inevitablygoing to arise, and some interpreta-

tionsof the rulesaregoing to be made. It isgoing to be refined over the years. "We are kind of breaking new ground." When asked if other campuses using this method of voting have had any problems, Drewe replied in the negative. The fact that other universities securityand authentication sysemsarenotasrehedas W s m u s t b e taken into consideration. They are doing it themselvesandit isall student oriented, while U W is doing it through the InformationSystemsand Technology department of the university. Perhaps the biggest disadvantage is that polling stations used to be right in your face. Students walking around campus, trudging frornclassto class, notice somethingout of the ordinary like a polling station in Arts Lecture Hall, andthatwasaphysicalreminderthat kept voting at the back of each students' mind. However, not every Arts student has classesat Arts Lecture Hall. Drewebelievesthisnewmethodwill "push people into voting, as opposed to pulling them into it."

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hinkof all the troublingissues that you can: poverty at home and abroad, lack of democracy, privatized health care, massive ecological destruction and deforestation, high taxes, mistreatment of women and Aboriginals, poor labour conditions, genetically modifiedfoods, high drugprices, high gas prices, unemployment, big bank profits, and yes, Mike Harris. All thisand more can be summed up in two words: corporate globalization. Canadians are quickly realizingthat thisis the biggest threat to their standardof living and their democracy. And even more quickly they are beginning to act. This April, groups representing a wide variety of concerns will converge in Quebec City to prevent the Third Summitof the Americas, where leadersfrom all nations of North and South America (except Cuba) will be meetingto discussthe FreeTrade Area of the Americas (FTAA). To most Canadians, Free Trade is a pass6 issue that diedwithMulroney. Unfortunately, however, both are still alive and kicking. The Canada-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA)was signed in 1987,whichgaveAmerican investors unlimited access to Canadian industry and resources through the "National Treatment" clause. In 1993, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) extended the FTA to Mexico, and helped entrench the rights of investors over the rights of people. T ~ ~ ~ T is NAFTAextended to the rest of the Western Hemisphere. Most of our politicians claim that "trade liberalization," which means getting the government (and hence the people that elected them) out of big business' way, will begood for everyone. Marketswill make things more efficient, and the consumer will benefit. Examining the consequences of the FTA and NAFTA forces one towonder what they were thinking. A brief overview of a few of the issues: Poverty around the world and in Toronto has

been escalating to the point where almost 40 per cent of children in the GTA live below the poverty line. Corporate profits, meanwhile have been steadily increasing. Downsizing isinherent to trade liberalization. Through these agreements,corporations can easily move from nation tonation, looking for the lowest minimum wage and the lowest labour standards, causingcountriesto compete in a "race toward the bottom." Among the hardest hit in this respect are the female workers in "maquilan type sweatshops. "Trade in Services" means that services suchas healthcare, education, corrections, law enforcement, etc. would be put up for privatization to be run by corporations, for profit.. Environmental and labour provisions are barely acknowledged, and the historyof NAFTA indicates that they are largely ignored. Biotech cor~orationshave been busy patenting plants and playing with our food's DNA in order to generate profit. The repercussionsto health, family farms, and the environment are potentiallycataclysmic. Intellectual Property: These agreements give corporations who develop drugs (and other inventions) a Atwenty A year patent to keep prices high, regardless of whether the poor can not afford a badly needed generic version of the drug. These deals are undemocratic for several reasons: the text is not available for public scrutiny and the dispute resolution tribunals are unelected and their decisions are made in private. If an electedgovernment

passes a law that damages a foreign corporation's profit, they can be sued by that corporation. These include laws designed to our health, ecology, or jobs; laws that have been challenged by foreign, mainly US interests. An important example of thisis the Ethyl Corporation case. With further economic integration with the US, Canada is quickly losingits sovereignty. This deal is a further attackon the quality of life and democracy of the entire population of the Western Hemisphere. But it will not go through without a fight. It is time for everyone to get educated, get organized, and fight back. See you in Quebec City. For more information, please contact David Banetieat dbanerjee@canadianactionpa~ty.ca.

in the case of math prof ladimir Platonov that should

Platonov undertook as a scientist to better the social good. Many important scholars - including

criminal conviction have impact on his work as a mathematician? It's not an easy question and one the university is most

t like the line of osen to pursue. to The Record, tonov "suffered

tific creditials. Arkadii Maltsev, head of research and assistant to the president of the Russian Academy of Science, told the court, "Professor Platonov is one of the most out-

Even if he'sonly half as brilliant as his credentials suggest, at 6 1 he probably still hascontributionstomaketomathematics. Still it sets a somewhat problematic precedenttosayit'soktobeabusiveaslong

the skull exposed." In her own victimimpactstatementshe told

But does this really have anything to do with the matter at hand? There's no disputing

line is that this thinking does not occur in avacuum. It may bepuremathematicsbut it still involvesworking with other people

ziness, faintingspells,pain in neck and headaches as a reof the assault. I have problems with the vision in my left eye." In spite of this and other graphic evidence (afterthe beating,shehadto convince him to let her drive them to hospital pharmacy) he was able to plead guilty to aggravated assault, considerably more lenient than the attempted murder charge he was originallyfacing. Perhaps the most appalling aspect of the case is the degree to which Platonov's contributions to science affected the outcome of the case. OnWednesday, Justice Robert Reilly handed down a conditional sentence of two years less a day for the

ent of the apparently prestigious Lenin prize and served for a period as the president of the NationalAcademy ofsciencesof Belarusamong other things-but shouldthey have any impact on his sentence for brutally attacking his wife? Whatever he'sdone to distinguish himself in his professional career really should have no bearing on the degree to which he should be punished for his crime. Being an outstanding mathematician-or scientist or artist, for that matter - should not excuse anyone from attacking someone with a rock. Surely, his actions af November 5, 1999 did 'much to undermine the social good he's supposedly done so much to promote. But if his academic achievements should play no role in mitigating his responsibilityfor

It's stillnot clear how the university is going to react in this situation. They continues pay while awaiting trial - which is only fair - but now that he has pleaded guilty, and regardless of the light sentence Justice Reilly imposed, he should have no place at the university. Assaultinghis wife means that he forfeits any rights and privileges to teach and learn here. This is exactly the kind of issue on which the university should be taking a 1eadershiprole.Nomatter howbrilliant its faculty may be, without a safe learning environment, we're nothing. S c o t t Gordon, Editor-in-Chief

ers to the Proud to have WPIRG

his letter is regarding civil socicivil society not just on T ety campus, but also locally, nationally, and internationally. It is clear that there are some members of this university community who are unaware of the importance of civilsociety, and the mechanisms that are necessarv to have a strong and healthy civil society. hat ishe-not everyoneisfamiliarwith the concept. But what is not just unfortunate, not just disturbing, but in fact scary, is that many membersof our Feds Students' Council are unaware. In 1999, I founded a distinguishedlecturerseriesentitled2020: BuildingtheFuture. Over the course of last year, speakers included the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the RoyalBank, the CEO of Ballard Power Systems, and the co-chair of the "Early Years Study" commissioned by Mike Harris. ' As of Fall 2000, I needed this series to have a home somewhere on campus, and as it turns out, 2020was accepted and embraced by WPIRG. WPIRG? Why would a radical, leftwing, extremist, protest organization wish to support aspeaker series which welcomes, amongothers, leaders of corporations, chief economists of banks Adadvisors toacompletely unenlightened premier of Ontario. he answer is that, unlike the Feds, WPIRGunderstandscivilsociety, and its importance. WPIRG clearly does not fit the above misinformed description, but the misplaced belief in that descriptionisthe unfortunate reality that WPIRG has to deal with -especially from certain cluelessCouncil members. Trying to "motivate civic participation and responsibility by encouraging members and other citizens to become concerned,informed, and active in their community," WPIRG is performinga task on campus which no other organization is either able or willingto do. They are activelytrying to build acivil society -and succeeding. And how do they go about achieving such goals? By trying "to encourage diversity and social equality for all people." I enteredUWin 1996, and have worked with the Feds on numerous occasions. I readily admit that the

Feds indeed do some things well. Sadly,however, civil societybuilding on campus is not one of those things. It never has been. It likely never will be. That is why we need WPIRG, and why we should all actively question the recent Feds' initiatives- initiatives which seek to undermine the very existence of WPIRG.

Find out what it's all about

tudent council made the wise decision last week to vote down a motion calling WPIRG to referendum for their fee, and students will benefit for it. The Waterloo Public Interest Research Group (WPIRG)is a thriving organization that has been around for twenty-seven years providingmany excellent resources and opportunities for students. Many students seek volunteer opportunities to round out their universitv experience or togain skillsfor future careers and WPIRG is a place where students can volunteer on campus to buildthese skills.As well, WPIRG has a great resource center where students can research class projects or extra-curricular projects. Students have been using WPIRG for 27 years and will continue to formany yearstocome ifwe, as a unwersity community, continue to support it. Any student who feels that WPIRGisnotmeetingtheirneeds or who wishes to decline membership in WPIRG may voice their concerns to thestaff or boardat any time, and/or collecttheir refundin the first three weeks of term. If over fifty percent of students collect their refund in one term, the fee would automaticallycease to becollected.A referendumwouldnot give students any more voice than they already have. With all of these thingsinmind, council voted not to go to referendum. Most councilors approached the debate thoughtfully and took seriouslytheirrole in makingsuch an important decision to the future of WPIRG. I hope that interested students will come up to WPIRG and find out what it's all about. -Margaret Wall qth Year, Arts

Election misinformation

series of concerns about the Feds online votingsystem were raised in the January 12 issue of ImprintIn the article, some studentssuggest thatacombinedpaper andelectronic vote may be preferred. Unfortunately, there is no way under sucha system to prevent double-voting. Furthermore, while the author points out that it may be possible to cheat in an on-line election, she fails to realize that voting irre-tiesare possibleinalldemocraticprocessespaperand electronic. The Election and Referendum Committeeswill, with the assistance of the University's Department of Information Systems and Technology carefully andcontinuouslymonitor how voting proceeds. Any candidate found involved with fraudulentvotingwouldbe immediately disqualified just as they would in a -Dauer election. Further, anyone making inappropriate use of information asthe author makes reference to would face additional disd ciplinary action from theuniversity, under University Policies #33 and #71. Further, aDonusingthisinformation inappropriately could face disciplineup to and including termination of their employmentcontract. The Election and Referendum Committees are extremely disappointed that Imprint failed to raise any of these specific concerns in an interview with an appropriate representativeof either Committee ~ r i o r to writingthe article. Doing so would have prevented inaccuracies from being printed. The allegationismadethat many studentshave beenvoicingtheir criticisms to the Feds. Regardless, it is neither fair nor accurate tocharacterize two asmany. Second, the authentication system mentioned as a remedy to problems last year was already present last year. Finally, the Feds have been aware of the cheatingproblemsmentioned above for several months, and have been working closely with the Secretariat,IST, and other resources on campus to explore alternative verificationsystems, as well as methods to pinpoint fraudulent voting. While we do appreciate Imprint's efforts to bring some of the possible drawbacks to online voting to the voting public s attention, we feel that the story, as written, contained many errors and omissions.

BothCommitteeswill continue to be availablethrough to the end of this process to address any concerns related to voting procedures, when asked. Dauidatewe, CRO Amy Ross, DRO Robin Stewart MattPippo ChristyHughes MikeKenigan

Hypocrisy hurts

many things. Sometimes I am so unlike Jesus that I despair, but He loves me anyway, just as he loves every other person who sins, I lcnow that some people do hate gay people, and that some of those people are Christians. But I exhort you, go to the source. We Christians d o many things our own way instead of God's way. If you want to know a true Christian view of homosexuality, consult the Bible and even more daringly, consult Jesus.

Tothe Editor,

his is a letter to the Editor in response to the forum article by Edan Tasca appearing in Jan. 12, 2001. Thank you Edan for your article on hatred and more specifically the hatred Christians exhibit toward those who practice homosexuality. Ever since I firstbelieved in Jesus two years ago, I have struggled with the idea that Christians hate homosexuals. Before becoming a Christian, I was socially active and defensive when it came to homophobia. Since becoming a Christian I have retained my concern for society as wellasinjustice. The difference that followingJesus hasmade in my life is that it brings me to a pomt of being honest with myself and with God about who I am, warts and all. First of all I realize this is a sensitive issue and I know that just by stating an opinion I am offending a number of people. Many Christians may say that practicing gay sex is a sin, but that doesn't make people in this particular category any worse than anyone else. "Sin" incidentally is anything short of perfection. There wasody oneperfectperson, and thatwas Jesus. The rest of us areallequally at his mercy. The Bible (which is considered God's authoritative word by believers)says we are all sinners. It doesn'tsay that one sin is worse than the other,hcludingfor examplehomosexualityversusgreed or pride. One verse from the Biblecomes to mind here. Jesusadvisesus against judging others by saying "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite." (Matt. 7:3). Jesus calls us to love one another, toshoweachother mercy and to forgcve one another as we would like to be forgivenby Godin heaven. As a follower of Jesus, my goal is to become more like him each day. But asa human being1 struggle with

-hila Brand

Philmpby/PACS

Unsatisfying elections

am writing this in lesponse to an opinion piece by Amit Sandhu entitled "Election 2000 unsatisfying." After enduring so much coverage on the inadequaciesof the American electoral process, I looked forward to a freshcriticism of the Canadian system. Unfortunately, Mr. Sandhu chose to include only gross generalizations and unsupported claims.

First of all. Mr. Sandhu claimsto have been presented with a slate of "inept candidates," all unworthy of hisvote. He describesJean Chretien as "abumblingfool," StockwellDay "Manning's xenophobic puppet," Joe Clarkas "a has-been," and Alexa McDonough as the unfortunate leader of the NDP. These descriptionsareeitherunfounded or low blows. Furthermore, there is not one shred of evldence in the article why any of these candidates are incapable of leadmg the country. Please see page 10

The Forum Section enables members of the University of Waterloocommunitytopresent viewsonvarious issues through letters to the editor and longer comment pieces. Letters should not exceed 350 words in length. Letters must be signed, including a phone number. Letterswill not be printed iftheEditor-in-chief cannot identify the author. They can be submitted to: letters@imprint.uwaterloolooca. Letters received in electronic form (e.g. fax & email) willnotbeprinteddessaphone number for verification is included. All material is subject to editing for brevity and clarity. The editorreserves the right to refuse to publish letters or articles which are judged to be libellous or d~cnmmatory on the basis ofgender, race, religionor sexualorientation. The opinions expressed through columns, comment pieces, letters andother articles arestrictly thoseof theauthors, not the opinions oflmprint.

FORUM PAC attack

n response to David Barr's letter titled 'Flabby optimists need not apply' I would like to make a few comments. As a UWkinesiology grad (and current grad student), I have worked as a personal fitness trainer with hundreds of individuals, many of whom have heart disease. Researchhas made usvery aware that the typical North American lifestyle fosters inactivity and poor nutrition leading to many disease states including diabetes, heart disease and possibly some cancers. Anyone taking the initiative to improve their lifestyleeither through exercise or healthy nutrition should be welcomed. However, as David Barr indicates many people begin an exercise regimen following a New Years resolution and this new lifestyle change is often short-lived. Many people may quit because they feel the pressures of academics or lackof time. However, many more also quit because of the often negative feelings and unwelcome atmosphere the 'faithful fit crew' (asDavid Barr calls them) demonstrate towards newly motivated exercisers. When exams and assignments begin to pile up, exercise is an extremely rewarding avenue to relieve some mental stress, improve health and return to studies refreshed and invigorated. It is unfortunate that

David Barr feels that 'working out is not fun or easy -perhaps he should seek the professional expertise of a certified personal trainer to create a fun and enjoyable exercise program for him. These services are offered on the UW campus both at the PAC and the UW Fitness Unit in the Lyle Hallman Institute for Health Promotion. Every student on campus is entitled to the PAC facility and should not feel intimidated by those who have already made a personal commitment to health through physical fitness. The heart disease patients I have workedwithonly wish they had made that commitment earlier in life - let's not discourage those individuals who have taken the first step to improving their health so that they can prevent the inevitable (heart disease). - 2 c h Weston Hardy HeartsPrograrn &Executive Director

Jock shock

his letter is adressed to all who entered the University of Waterloo with an average below 90 per cent. The message Iwish toconvey to you is simple: leave. Those of you who achieved under 90 per cent in high school are mediocre intellectuals at best. This

university has no room for those who are unable to compete with the rest of us, the school'sself-proclaimed brilliant scholars. You waste our school's precious resources. If the university did not have to supply you with neither computer labs, nor lecture halls, nor faculty to answer your meaningless questions, there would be more money to spend on the students who are worthy of a higher education. With greater focus on the gifted students, the University of Waterloo would produce more prestigious alumni, which would certainly raise saggingstudent morale - not to mention generate more income from increased alumni donations. However, we are still willing to let you lesser students pay tuition, just don't expect anything in return. Actually, thisletter isin response to DavidBarr'sletter that was printed in the January 12 edition of Imprint. I do not pretend to be a varsity athlete. I do not even pretend to be fit. I know that I don't use the PAC on aregular basis; however, Ido like to be able to use the facilitieswhen I feel theneed to workoff some stress. A portion of every student's tuition goes towards the PAC, and this gives every student the right to use it regardless of ability. Perhaps varsity athletes do need their own private facilities,but this should not be at the cost of students losing PAC access.

Imprint, Friday, January 19, 2001 Fellow nerds unite To the editor,

must start by stating that the opinion herein reflects only that of the humourously inclined and not the staff or character of the University of Waterloo libraries. At the start of each semester our labs andlibrariesare inundatedwith slack-wined mouth-breathers intent on raisingtheiraveragestothe course (coach?)requirements. We the inordinately intelligent few are caused no end of grief by their nefarious inability to be quiet and annoying attentiondisorders. This is the problem. That none of them will be there in a month is their problem, rendering theentire process redundant. As they soon slam their Chemistry 201 texts closed and their brows furrow in confusion and frustration, the wasteof timeandscholarly resources is apparent to all. Warriors of Waterloo (no, fellow nerds, I said Warriors not fighters, put the dice away), you are not going to change your life and get good grades. Getting Dean's List averages is fun and easy for us, the flabbyintelligencia, but is too difficult for you so don't bother trying. Tryouts, practices and training are just around the corner. You will not make time to study when sports really get going. With the time my advice will

Free Peltier JOEL REGEHR special to lmprint

eonardpeltier isaNative Arnerican activist who has now served almost 25 years of two consecutive life-sentences for the murder of FBI agents Jack Coler and Ronald Williams who were shot during a shoot-out with members of the American Indian Movement(AIM), on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, June 26,1975. Overwhelming evidence pointing to FBI and government misconduct in the prosecution of Peltier has led to the international campaign calling on President Clinton to grant executive clemency for Leonard Peltier. Supporters of clemencyinclude, Nelson Mandela, Bishop Desmond Tutu, RigobertaMenchuTum, Amnesty International, the European Parliament, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson. President Clinton has promised he will make a decisionon the Peltier case before he leaves office on January 20. The FBImaintains that Pelrier is a murderer, however the government's own attorney has admitted "we d o not know who shot the agents." All that can really be said about the shoot-out at Pine Ridge is that it involved FBI agents Coler and

Williams, and more than 30 Native Americans. When the gunfight was over, the two agentswere dead along with a young Native Americannamed Joe Stuntz, whose death has never been investigated. New evidence released by the FBI under the Freedom of Information Act reveals the FBI concealed and, in some cases, fabricated evidence criticalin the jury'sdecision to convict Peltier. The FBIcontinuesto withhold approximately 60,000 directly-related and 5,000 partly-related documents on the basis of "national security."

Clinton to make decision before January 20 The context inwhichthe shootout occurred reflects a culture of government irresponsibility. The period from 1973-1976, known as the "reign of terror", wasmarked by an enormous level of violence. Residents of Pine Ridge who supported AIM and the traditional leaders lived in a constant state of fear and tension. The Tribal Chairman, Dick Wilson, supported by the Bureau of

hdianMairs(BIA)withfederdfunds and officers, governed much like a dictator. Wilson threatened and attackedanyone who opposedhismle, namely, the traditional residentsand members of AIM. Paul Berg, a Peltier supporter and former BIA employee, refers to the situation as being "similar to present day Columbia; the police were participating in killing squads assignedto neutralize political opposition." During the "reign of terror" over 64 1ocalNativeAmericanswere murdered and over 300 were attacked. Allwere either affiliatedwith AIM or traditional tribe members. The FBI has never investigatedthese cases. The FBI has never taken any responsibilityfor its participation in creating the tense andviolent atmosphere in which the fatal shoot-out occurred. Moreover, there has never been any investigationinto the FBI's conduct on the Pine Ridge reservation during the "reign of terror." It is a disgrace for a country that portrays itself internationally as a defender of human rights to continue to ignore such egregious violations of human rights within its own borders. Setting Leonard Peltier free wouldbe a significant first step in the US government acceptingitsresponsibility in the oppression of Native Americans.

save you, you will perhaps eventually be able to kickmore fieldgoalsin the third period on the courts next season. If Waterloo could win more games, everyone would most certainly be happier and moral would soar acrosscampus. Cease your ingress, and return the conquering heroes.

-RwsRowlands 3A History

Boy meets girl JESSE B E R O M A N special to lmprint

as there nothing to do in this tiny town but stare at bland buildings from the backseat of the car? His joyous moodwasgivingway to asense of frustration that spawned fromthelack of, well, anythingeven vaguely interesting in this forgotten village. So when he first saw her, his developing dreariness dissolved instantly and restored his enthusiasm. Her pleasant smile, her serene blond hair, her gentle sundress and her distinctivenessfrom the plain world around her inspired action. The open car window filled with his face as his voice strained to surpass the sound of the rushing air so she could hear his unbridled praise. The moment came and went, and all he was left with was the discord of his friends who warned that his words might have been misinterpreted. Re-evaluatingthe circumstances and the others' growing desire for food, they set off on foot. He had a feeling he could find hisway back to where she had been sitting. ~ h i l e h i s f r i e n d s ' a ~ ~ kwere tes being satisfied, he set out to restate his praise of the young woman in a more appropriate fashion. He approached her with caution and began his remarks in defense of his

immaturity. Luckily, he soon discovered, her earphones had prevented her from hearing his previous and hasty outburst. She had been sitting with her eyes closed, meditating. He drew closer with his hand outstretched in friendly introduction. As hand met hand, a strange spicy smoke startled his senses, but the memory of the uncomfortableness he had felt the last time he had smelled incense was soon discardedat her invitation to sit down. Her voice and eyes betrayed her attempts to appear happy, perhaps intentionally. Upon inquiry, she revealed tales of sorrow. Her family was in shambles. Her father was unbearable, and her mother was absent. His own woes seemed trivial compared to her hardships. She recounted scenes of violence and of fear. He could hear the damage that the yearsof pain anddisfunctionality had caused her. He offered her all that he could. His earslistenedwhile the rest of him embraced her, but it was a futile gesture to compensate for her long suffering. He left her and her headphones and her burning incense and her bleakness-shatteringpresencein that small town with a strange but clear thought in his mind. How grateful he was at that moment for the relative peace of his own family.

FORUM

Imprint, Friday, January 19, 2001

P ?? What would you like next week's campus question to be?

Jeremy Barnes and Ryan Porter

"Who's better, Batman or Superman?" Veronica & Asha Gen MathlArtslEcon.

"Why are you going to the PAC now?" Amanda Highell Social Dev. Studies

"Do you have to take my picture?" Ryan Marlow 2B Arts

"Where is Stevie Wonder? Bring on the beats!" Kristy Lee Palma 3 0 SDS

"Who do you idolize? And why?" Savannagh & Adrienne 2nd and 3rd Speech Comm.

"Can you take my shift?"

"Who's the hottest boy on campus?" Jeremy Taylor 2B RPW & Drama

"I have no questions, only

"Something not concerning contemporary political issues!" Melissa Pearce

"What is the best April Fool's joke?". Amanda Sills 2B Geography

Dan Truesdale 3B Arts

answers." Jovan Boseovski 1B Chemistry

RYAN PORTER Imprint staff

n the most recent University of Waterloo athletics calendar, a prominent Laser Eye Centre advertisement features two UW student athletes,dressed in theirrespective athletic uniforms,while the caption "They Have The Skills, Now They Have The Vision" protrudes boldly from overtop their heads. The advertisement goes on to explain that, "When it came to improving their vision, University of Waterloo athletes Casie and Greg went to the best-TLC Laser Eye Centres. Thanks to TLC, they'll be seeing the ball more clearly this season. To see your best, schedule a complimentary consultation at 1888-CALL-TLC." Thesestudent athletesdid not go to TLC Laser Eye Centres, in fact, TLC came to the University of Waterloo's department ofAthletics. TLC is new to the Waterloo area and is in need of greater community exposure. They approached the department of Athleticsinsearchof eligible candidates for the corrective laser procedure. They did not approach the athletesdirectly. Upon meeting the criteria, after an extensive screening process, the candidates received free corrective eye surgery in exchange for their appearancein TLC advertisements. TLC is using the same marketing approach made popular by Tiger Woods, but on a local level. Although laser eye surgery clinics are extensivein their consultation with patients about potential prob-

lems, laser eye surgery still carries a degree of risk. Recent studieshave highlighted the possibility of night vision problems after receiving laser surgery. Studiesin Britain, Canada, and Germany have shown that between 30 per cent and 70 per cent of patients experience a certain amount of night vision loss. Astudy conductedin Britain for the London Centre for Refractive Surgery concluded that 58 per cent of laser surgery patients suffered from reduced night - vision. The resultsof the study, however, are questioned by many because of the small

the University of Waterloo ispositive that the department of Athletics is not getting involved with companies that manufacture or provide harmfulproductsor services. "It behoves tis to have the right type of sponSOTS."

She cites an example of a local badrestaurant that was required to 'change its graphic ads to something more tastefulbefore they were placed in the PAC. "If the corporate sponsor presents an image of drinking and smoking we do not get involved." McCrae is adamant about the department's positioninrefusing money

procedure are a hot issue currently debated in the media. Evidence detailing the negative aspects of this procedure is startingto surface and challenge the promises of the ads. TLC contends that the smdies are inconclusive at best, as far as they're concerned the procedure is safe. According to McCrae, the department of Athletics did not feel it was their place to consult with its athletes regarding the risks of the procedure. She believes that the all of theconsultationoccurredbetween the athletesandTLC,asTLC would be far more knowledgableregarding risks of the surgery.

The department of Athletics puts itself on the line when it allows its athletes to be used in the types of promotional stunts where the possibility exists of something going wrong. pool of testsubjects: only 38 people. In recent months, the RCMP have warned their officers about the procedure and have advised them not to undergo the surgery. In December, the US Food and DrugAdministrationpostedan advisory internetsite,warningUScitizens about the problems associated with laser surgery. The FDAsiteissaidto be the first significant and unbiased counter to the heavily marketed, and very expensive procedure. Judy McCrae, the director of Athletics and Recreationalservicesat

from sponsors with a negative corporate-image. Is the dep&ent of Athleticspreparedto overlooksome harmful effects of a corporatesponsor in exchange for the sponsor's money? McCrae states, "Absolutely, unequivocally no. Money isnotthe end of the world We are very careful about who we associate ourselves with." The relationship between the department of Athletics and The Laser Eye Centreis atough subject to pigeon-hole. The benefits of this

But in the synergisticatmosphere of the UWAthletics' corporate sponsorship deals, does the department have in protecting i&athletes from the adverse effects that could arise from these types of promotionalactivities, especiallyfromsomething as unnecessary as cosmetic or elective surgery? Will the department of Athletics be held accountable in the event that somethinghappened to their athletes while they were undergoing the procedure? "Hopefully we are not entering into relationshipswhich put people

at risk," states McCrae. This Saturday is "TLC Day" at the PAC. The women's basketball team will be playing Laurier at noon, while the men will be taking on Laurier at 2:00 p.m. There will be representatives from TLC in the crowd handing out informationand coupons. For an athletic department to thrive, corporate sponsorship deals are necessary. They provide money for training equipment, uniforms, and the upkeep of athleticvenues. A certain amount of commercialization is a must for a healthy and successful athletic department in any University. Is the department of Athleticsbe prepared to receive money from a corporatesponsorif its products have been shown to have a negative impact on people's health? McCrae dealswith thisquestion every time a new sponsorship deal comes in. "There is a fine line, and thisisachallengefor us.. .beforeyou commercialize this program, and over-commercializeitn. The department of Athletics puts itself on the line when it allows its athletesto be used in the types of promotional stuntswhere the possibility exists of something going wrong. What is at stakehere isthe integrity of the departmentof Athletics in the pursuit of its sponsorship deals. Although they would have a hard time surviving without this synergy, the department of Athletics' reputation ultimately depends on the well being of their athletes.

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Free rent and a meal plan I

these acronyms are not pronounceable, not commonly known, and are more laborious than the simple word "gay." The word "queer" is supposed to be the big umbrella term the gay community has always wanted. The term includes gay men, lesbians,bisexuals, and transgenders(including intersex, cross dressers, transgenderists, and transsexuals). In some senses it can also include other types of sexual deviance, such as heterosexual people who are into S&M, swinging, or even beastiality. Usually the term is equivalent to LGBT. Using the word "queer" is a tough sell even to the most progressive of people. The University of Guelph's LGBTQ group was sharply divided over switchingtheir name to Guelph Queer Equality. The Trent Queer Collective carry a disclaimer on their Web site about their name. Many people simply prefer to use the word "gay" because it is less racy. Having said that, the word "queer" is the new politically correct word to use, evident by its use at a conference of queer student groups I attended last term. It has taken some time (about two years), butthe word "queer" has begun togrow on me. However, when I compare it to the amount of time it took for the word "gayn to grow on me (about 18years), it wasn't such a difficulttransition. I still mightrefer tomyself as gay, but queer seems like the best word for my community.

n the past few months I have been using the word "queer" a lot more than I used to. It has, until recently, been a term I've felt uncomfortable using. Indeed, while the outside world shys away from the label "queer," many organizationshave been adoptingit as the label of choice. Labels are constantly evolving. One need only to look back 100 years to see how much times have changed. The word "homosexual" cameinto use aroundthistime, but it hasalways been used more as a medical term than as a self-identifying label (the word "homosexual" is usedmost often by heterosexuals). In the 1950s and 1960s, the label "homophile" wascommonly used, but it fell out of use because it waseasily confused with the word "pedophile." The words "gay" and "queer" have been associated with sexual deviance for centuries, although not necessarilywith the same meanings they have at present. Certainly the word "gay" is more prevalent in the mainstream. Politicians will speak of "gays and lesbians," but wouldn't dare speak of queer people. The biggest problem with the word "gay" is that in many cases it refers to gay men in specific. In the 1980s and 1990s, terms like "GayBiLes," LGB and GLB were created to include lesbians and bisexuals. More recently, the LGB acronym has been expanded to include transgenders (LGBT)and queer people (LGBTQ). Some argue that other groups should be includedin thealphabet soup aswell. Of course,

QUEER

ROBIN S T E W A R T Imprint staff

ften I am asked what it's like to be a Don in Village. It'snot an easy question to answer. Working in Residence life is more a lifestyle than a job. Each of the Dons has a series of duties and responsibilities that they are required to fulfill, none of which are especially difficulttasks. What matters though, I think, is how each of usgoes about doing o w job. Watching how other Dons effectivelymanage their communities andlearning what management styleworks best for me are things - that have made residence life a very satisfying experience. There are 54 Donssplit betweenvillage I, Ron Eydt Village, the Columbia Lake Townhouses and Beck Hall. While each of these buildings and each area within them present very individual challengesto the Dons who work there, many of our responsibilities are common. We plan social events for the people who live in our area, we plan educational events, we open locked doors when people forget their keys, and yes, we have to break up a wild party every now and again and enforce the rules of residence. It isn't these duties, however, that makeup the lion's share of our responsibilities. Most importantly, each Don or CoLT (Columbia

Credit card chaos Q

Duringmy first year at UW, Iapplied for and received a credit card. Now, in my second year, I have three cards, all of whichare maxed out. Yesterday, a company phoned me and said that if I did not make the minimum payment, I would be subpoenaed to court. The problem is, I can't make the minimum payment on any of the cards because I don't have any money. In fact, when ~c&edthe~cardcom~ panies, two of them were unwilling to give me some timetomaketheminimum payment. Should1 declare bankruptcy? Should 1get another credit card and use a cash advance to pay the minimum on the other cards?

debt problem.Youmust also be aware that how you deal with thissituation nowwill affect how your credit rating stands in the future. Collection agencies are hired by companies to contact individuals who have not made minimum payments and "encourage" them to do so. They are under regulations, which prohibit harrassment. 1f you are being harassed by a c o ~ ~ e ~- i o.n..a ~ e n ~ . ~ u m a ~ direct your complaint to the Ministry of Consumer and CommercialRelations. In order to address this complex problem, you may find assistance at Catholic Family Servicesin Kitchener. They provide help to individuals in this situation and can advise you on such matters asamalgamationof debt. repayment plans, relief from collection agencies, cancellationof credit cardsand budget management. AN information in thisarticle wasobtained from Catholic Family Counseling, 70 Weber StreetWest, Kitchener. GntoatheOmbudsperson at SLC Room 2128, 888-4567 ext. 2402 or mmiller@uwaterloo.ca

Impulse and using credit cards for gr0Wries and monthly bills can lead to an overwhelming Situation very quickly.

Sadly, this problem is easy to get into when we examine the downside of credit cards. Impulse buying and using credit cards for groceries and monthly bills can lead to an overwhelmingsituationvery quickly. It isunwise to order another cardin order to pay off the others. This will only add to your

Lake Townhouse Steward) is charged with "building community," both within and between their respective areas. After two years of trying to accomplish this feat, I am not sure I could express any better exactly what it means. The role of the Donis in doing all the little things during these hours to help the students living in their areato buildaclose-knit, tolerant and rewarding community. At times thismeans helping studentscope with the small and not-so-small problems that make up their everyday lives. Sometimes it meanschallengingstudents to be aware of how their lifestyle and personality affect those around them. Sometimes being a Don simply means encouraging students to share their daily lives with you and the people around them. During the month of January, the Residence Life Department is taking applications for Don and CoLT positions for Falminter 2001/2002. On top of the four areas occupied this year, the biand new MacKenzie Kini Village and the more newlvrenovated Welleslev Court will need Dons next year. Like many of the extra-curricular opportunities available o? campus, working in residence life is an opportunity to enrich your education by learninghow todo things thatwill make you not just a better student, but a better person.

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Why not go Greek? Bond with UW's sisterhood BECKY

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ooking for something new on campus? Why not check out Wssorority, KappaKappaGamma. We're a diverse group of women connected through the bonds of sorority life. Our chapter at theuniversity of Waterloo is one of more than 100 across Canada and the United States. Over 180,000 women have joined Kappa Kappa Gamma since its founding in 1870. Our organization is nothing like the beer guzzling, panty-raidingcraziness you see in the movies. We're focused on leadership, community work, self-development, and sisterhood. We place a particular emphasis on leadership. There is plenty of opportunity to take an active role in the chapter, gainingvaluable leadership and organizationalskills thatwill help you in the future. Philanthropy is another integral aspect of our chapter. We participate in, and often co-ordinate several communitv service and fundraising events each year. Some of our activities this year have in-

cluded cleaningup alocal park, participating in the K-W Breast Cancer Walk-A-Thon, and hosting a 12-hour Twist-A-Thon in the SLC to raise money for the Breast Cancer Society and the Children's Wish Foundation. Many of ourmembersalsovolunteer individually and participate in campus activities such as Frosh Week, Student Life 101, and student societies. Of course there is also a social aspect to our organization. Some of our annual activitiesincludea formal ball for members and alumni, and a cheesecake socialwith the localGreek groups to raise food and money for the food bank. If you'reinterested in any of the activities mentioned above or want to know more, come check us out! We hold recruitment events at the beginning of each term, but you can contact us anytime. Our first winter recruitment event was held on Sunday, January 14. Contact us by calling Becky at 897-9924 or e-mail us at uwkappas@yahoo.com.Youcan also visit the Kappa KappaGamma sorority Web site at http:// www.kappakappagamma.org.

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heesecake is my favourite dessert. How could it not be? There's a flavour for everyone, and you can find it all over the world. Europe is a great place for cheesecake-the Italians love it. So, seeingas my birthday is comingup next week, (and I'm all for the cheesecake with candles on it), I'm giving this recipe asapresent to all of you. I'msure that thisrecipe has been around for awhile, but I think it's a relatively easy one. I would highly recommendthat youconsider modifyingit, to suit your own taste. Eat up and enjoy!

Strawberry Cheesecake 9 112inch cake, serves 12 Ingredients

Crust: 1112 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 TDsp. granulated sugar 6 Tbsp. butter, melted Filling: 3 (8 oz.) packagescream cheese, room temperature

1 114 cups granulated sugar 6 large eepeps 2 cups sour cream (room temperature) 113 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1lemon, finely grated zest and juice 112 cup strawberry iam 112cup strawberries,finely chopped 12 whole strawberries, hulled

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Crust: Preheat oven to 350" F. Grease a springform pan, (9 1/2 x 3 inches) with butter. Combinecrumbs,sugar andmelted butter in a medium bowl. Break up any large crumbs and mix them well. Firmly press the mixture into the bottomof the pan, andspreadevenly. The mixture should reach about 2 inches up the sides of the pan. Filling: In a large bowl, break the cream cheese into pieces. Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat until soft and creamy. (- 3min.) Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is smooth. (- 1-2 min.)

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce the speed to low, and beat in the sour cream, flour, vanilla and lemon zest and juice until thoroughly blended. Remove 1 cup of the batter and place it in a small mixing bowl. Add the strawberry jam, mixing thoroughly, and then gently mix in the chopped strawberries. Pour this mixture into the rest of the batter and stir. Pour batter into the prepared pan and level the top. Bake for one hour. Turn off the heat, and allow the cheesecaketo restundisturbedin the oven until set. (- 30 min.) Transfer to a rack and let cool. Cover and chill overnight before serving. Just before serving, run a knife around the pan sides to loosen the cake. Release the pan sidesand place the cake on a plate. Arrange the whole berriesevenly around the top, marking a slice with each berry. (*If strawberries are out of season, they can be very expensive.You can substitutethe top berrieswithcanned strawberry sauce.*)

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Fractals: not as hard to understand as people think DAVIDR O B I N S Imprint staff

hey're pretty simple, actually. Fractals are all about repetition. Many start with a basic shape, like a line or a filled triangle, changed to make a few new copies, and repeated until they have as much detail as you want. For example, if you startwith a triangle, and replace every line with a new line with a triangle in the middle, as shown, the Koch snowflakeresults. If thisprocessiscontinued forever, the resulting shape has an infinite perimeter (since it's so crinkly) but a finite area. Much the same, the Sierpinski carpet results from starting with a square and removing the central 113 x 113 square. Similarly, the Megner sponge can be created by starting with a solid cube and boringout 113 x 113 x 113 cubesfrom the middle of

to the edge will eventually transform the arc into a straight line. Another type of fractal is an iterated function system, discovered by Michael Barnsley; an image of the Barnsleyfern is shown. It iscreatedby starting with a rectangle, then replacing it with three rectangles, two of which have angles like leaves. Repetition produces the fern. Variations of this method are used to simulate plants in computer modelling, since very little data is required to store information that defines a fractal, whereas modelling aplantwithpolygons (triangles,boxes, etc.) and lines would be very expensive computationally. The Mandelbrot set is a fairly well-known fractal, made famousby Benoit Mandelbrotin the 1970swhen he used a (then) high speed computer to produce images of the set. Fractals are very tedious to develop by hand; the precise, repetitive op-

that result as the new z-value, infinitely many times, the result isn't infinite, then the original z is in the Julia setJc. c is called the parameter, anddifferentvaluesof c create vastly different Julia sets: some enclose areas, some are just long spidery lines, others are just disconnected points. Obviously computerscan't really do an infinite number of substitutions, so asuffident number (usuallyaround 50 to 100) are done and then the program checksif thevalue is within agiven boundary, and plots the point if so. Colourful imagescan be made by using different colours and shadings depending on how long it takes a value to go out of bounds. Julia sets by themselves are interesting-and beautiful, but we want to considertheir use in forming the Mandelbrot set. In that case, the firstzvalue is always zero, and iterations are done for each point on the complex plane; this point becomes

~venfrankzappahas to beimpressedwiththislittle number.

each face and the centre. The term 'fractal' is used because fractalshave 'fractional dimension'; that is, magnifying a fractal gives more length (or area, or volume) than one would expect from a typical line, box, or cube. Another property of fractalsis that no matter how close youget to the curve, there isalwaysmore detai1,unlike acircle, where 'zooming in' extremely close

erations needed to produce fractal imagesare well-suited to computers. The Mandelbrot set is based on another set called theJuliaset. Both of these sets are typically defined on the complex plane. Mathematically, a complex number z is in the Julia setJc(z) = z2 c if it has a boundedorbit. That is, if, after substituting your number into z2 + c, then substituting

thec value. Of course, there are an infinite number of points on the complex plane, so when computing imagesof the set, a finite 'grid' of points is examined. The imagesatthe top right show closeups of sections of the Mandelbrotset, withthe colourvalue determined by how quickly a point 'escapes' under the aforementioned iterations.

Alternately, the escape values can be used as heights above a plane, to obtain a 3D project~onof the Mandelbrot set. Inverting these heights produces what looks like a quarry dug into the 'ground.' Images such as these can be found at http://24.112.244.134/Art/Math/ PMATH370-final.htm1; there isalso a projection of the Mandelbrot set onto a sphere (the Riemann sphere, which maps points in the complex plane to points on the surface of the sphere), usingaraytracer developed for CS488 (graphics). As well, Fractals Unleashed (http://library.thinkquest.org/ 26242lfull) is a great online fractals resource.

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Retired math professor gets special honour JOHN

SWAN

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ombinatoricsand Optimization, a young branch of mathematics, has aspecial place at the University of Waterloo's Mathematics department. Each math student that graduates from three-year general math to a fourth-year CombinatoricsandOptimizationand Statistic double major, knows that BillTutte is one of the forefathers of the Math department and has risen to the title of Professor Emeritus. Now, Tutte has received another award. This one is from the Fields Institutefor Researchin MathematicalSciencesand it is for Tutte's relentless work on graph theory, a topic that affects all branches of the hard sciencesand some of the softer sciences like economics. He is also well-known for his theorieson Cryptography, a branch of Combinatorics and Optimization that deals with encrypting and decrypting data so that one can keep data secure. For those who are not math students or are unfamiliar with this

great man, here is a little primer: Tutte was born in England in 1917 andlived there untd 1948. Educated at Cambridge, Tutte held special promise in the fieldof mathematics. During World War 11, Tutte worked at Bletchley Park. There, Tutte had broken FISH, aset of German codes that encrypted important military communication. Also, Tutte was a key part in the development of the Colossus, the world's first electronic computer. In 1948, Tutte left Englandand joined the faculty of science at the University of Toronto. Hestayedfor 14yearsuntiltwo men, Professor Ralph Stanton and Profesor Ron Mullin, convinced Tutte to leaveToronto and enter the fledging Mathematics faculty of the University of Waterloo. Tutte stayed on at the University of Waterloo until 1985, when he retired and returned to Newmarket, England. DuringTutte'sillustriouscareer, this man wrote on topics such as Hamiltonian circuits, matching theory, symmetry, graphpolynomials, graphenumerationand, of course cryptography.

UW Athletics "Team-Up" This week at UW Volleyball he first of two games this week, the rriors lost at Western in three straight (25-13,25-16,2549). On Friday, women's volleyball rended and added a much needed win h a 3 sets to 0 win over Windsor. Watertook the o ~ e n i n gset 25-23 and didn't w k back, winningthe remainingtwo 27-25 n d 25-22.The Warriors hove to add to the lumn when they travel to BrockJanuto take on the Badgers. he men's volleyball team continued harge to the playoffs last week with unwanted results. The Warriors travto Western on Wednesday and lost 3he Mustangs. Scores were 25-23,25-

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ith recent government cuts to exma-curricularactivitiesin Ontario's elementary and secondary schools, some kids are left without any sort of opportunity to learn about both success and failure apart from their academic environment. Here at UW, a school that prides itself on athletics as much as academics, volunteersfrom various sports teams have been donating their time to help kidsget motivatedabout achieving their goals and dreams. For four years running, UW Athletics has been sending student athletes to various elementary and secondary schools, community centres, youthgroups, and sports teams in the surrounding region as part of their "TeamUp" program, an outreach program designed to help kids focus on their athletic andlor academic and life goals. Annette Bryndza, PromotionsAssistant in the Athletics Office explains that Team-Up, created by Bob Copeland, "is coined the 'Six Keys to Success.' It's amotivat~onaltalk, based on athletics, but we use examples from the classroom and examples from family." These Covey-esqueKeys, like 'Set Goals,' and 'Have a Positive Attitude,' are the main focus of the 30-45 minute visit. The presentations follow a flexible rou-

tine of introductions made by a staff representative, then by the students themselves. Throughout the visit athletes outline the Six Keysusingtheir ownstories, experiences,games, . and visuals, consisting of large yellow boards decoratedwith bulleted listsand photos of UW athletes. "I think it's easier to relate to a true life story than it is to a message . . like, 'Don't smoke,' or 'Say No to Drugs.' It hits home a bit more," saidchris Gilbert, Promotions Coordinator in the Athletics Office.

Adapting and changing is one of the program's toughest challenges. Gibertsaid that audiencesize usually ranges from aclassof 20 kids toschoolsof 500 students and that there is no set age group that the presentation is specifically targeted towards. "We've done kindergarten and grade six classes, so we're up there dancingaround,playingand just actingkooky andcrazy and the next day we'll be at an OAC high school class. So we

really have to adapt and think on our feet." Adapting and changing is one of the program's toughest challenges as more visits are booked each year. Team-Up is constantly trying to revamp and evolve each year the program is run. "~t'salwa~schangin~. Likethisyearwe had to change it around a little bit because last year we did 70 visits and most of the schools had already seen the presentation.. .we don'twant to go in there and say the same thing two years in a row because these kids remember it. I've gone into many schools this year and the kids remember us from last year, sometimes it's the same athlete, by coincidence, as last year, so they've heard the story," said Gilbert. Why start a program like Team-up on campus? Gilbert explains that community involvement is important, not only for the image oftheuniversity, but for theathletesaswell, as it is agreat experience to develop presentation and public speaking skills. As well, it gives kids realistic role models that are actively participating in their community as both athletesandvolunteers. These are "real-life role models, as opposed to ones they keep getting exposed to on TV. Our student athletes are kids that were in their roles, 5-10 years ago. I thinkit'seasy to relate, to seewhere our athletes have been and gone. The kids can please see page 19

played at a Full Crossover at this pastweekend. After a solid 8nst Ryerson, the Warriors faced cult competition against the re4 teams in the East Division, losing nst both Ottawa and York, and extremely close rounds againsl 'sand Toronto, losing 5-6 to both. gularly scheduled 3 hour rounds were turned into 4.5 hour grueling ye1 wtstanding battles against each of the foul remainingteams. Patrick Chuong and Ricky Luk made incredible debut performances in the firs1 doubles position. There was a strong debul by Kenny Ng and Jenn Mau in the mixec doubles event. Excellent work by all Warri 3rs. Their next tournament is February li at Western.

Nordic Skiing The Nordic Ski team travelled to Gleb Park in Haliburton for an OUA Qualifyin; Race hosted by the University of Torontc The Men's team had outstanding perfor rnances by veteran racer Jeremy Crans throughout the weekend to lead the War riors team to a first place finish in the 2-da: event. Waterloo finished a mere 2 point better than second place Laurentian. Despite the absence of a few top mem bers of their team, the women Warriors hac great performances by Mary Ellen Wood Monica Henriques, and also got a guts: effort from Terri Hancock. The Women' team finished in third place overall a t th< end of the weekend. The Warriors are off to Guelph chi Wednesday before heading up to Nortl Bay On Januray 26-27.

Women's b-ball lances Windsor KERRY O'BRIPN imprint staff

nSaturdayJanuary 13,theUWwomen'sbasketball team headed to Windsor in hooes of redeeming themselves after a 20 point loss to Western the previous Wednesday. After trailing the Lancers34-28 at halftime, the Warriorscame back to pull out a close win with a score of 59-56. Going in, the Warriors were concentrating onshutting down Windsor'sSheri Switzer and Jodi Sibley, who were both averaging massive amounts of points and were largely responsible for the thirty point thrashing the Warriors had last sufferedat Windsor's hands. A creative defensive strategy and tenacious play from Leslie Mitchell and Kristen

Eisner held Switzer and Sibley to six and four points respectively. Offensively, the Warriors never looked better. "On offense, we executed better than we have all year," said headcoach Tom O'Brien.

UW Warriors 59, Windsor Lancers 56 It's also worth noting that the Warriors were missingone of their lead scorersin Nicole Consitt, who is out of action for at least another week due to. a sprained ankle. Previously, Consitt had been averaging 17 points agame,

which meant that other Warriors would have to pick up the pace in her absence. Big - -performances were turned in from Stefanie Egilo andMelissa Berg, who scored ten points each. Egilo is a strong sub off the bench, while Bereu has ,iust returned to the team after taking the fall term off to concentrate on her studies. On the whole, nine of the twelve players who dressed scored, showcasing a great team effort. Consitt hopes to be back in action this Saturday, J~nuary20as the Warriors play host to the WilfrtdLaurier Golden Hawks, who are currently 1-10 and are second last in the OUA West. The Warriors already have two wins over the Hawks and hope to three-peat. Nexl Wednesday the Warriors will travel tc McMaster to face down the Marauders.

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A good weekend for Cressman's crew The Warrior squad brought home a victorv and a valiant effort thing completely different, a for the Waterloocoach hadaplanto goaltending change. After two quick stickit to the man called Clarke. The goals by Chris Hopiavuori andMark Western coach, meanwhile, placed Robson, Rice decided that Gelinas Denver Englandasthe startinggoalie. The Warriors found Western to had suffered enough. Nick Greer, Windsor's backup goaltender, came be quite a handful. Luckily for Wain on a rare chance to show his stuff terloo, the Mustangs had stumbled o u t of the gate when Robson scored in front of the Waterloo crowd. on arebound I n spiredby the by Sami change, Carr Hakola. his scored agoal wonderful and led the go.'thats~charge for a mied England gave the Lancercomeback. Brett Turner quashed that idea warriors the lead.~las,~ a i ~ u n r o with agreat goal that spelled the end equalizedfortheMustangsonashort for the Lancers. When the smoke handed goal that arose from a had cleared, Windsor was on the breakaway. One minute later, Justin Davis picked the pocket of Willard wrong end of a 8-3 thrashing. With Waterloo'sconfidence on off a pass by Rob Frost to give Westthe rise, Cressman knew that the ern the lead. The lead for the MusJanuary 14 match would be no pic- tangs did not stand up, however, as nic. The third-ranked University of Sean Fitzgerald, with the help of Western Ontario Mustangs were in Mike Murphy and Ryan Painter, abtown, and Cressrnan'ssquad wanted solutely stunned England with an nothing more than to defeat this excellent goal. ~iss@larto the windsor game, purple&ngof eightbalk. Of course, Clarke Singer, coach of the unde- the referee did not call much and let feated~ustangs, wantednothing to alot of physicalplaygo. After the first do with a loss. Cressman surprised period, each side had two goals in everyone by starting Jason Willard, but the fans need not have worried, please see page 19

Warriors 8, Windsor Lancers 3

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The net was heavilyguardedwhen the Warriorscameout toplay. J O H NSWAN ~mprintstaff

f YOU weren't there for either the Friday night or Sunday afternoon games, then like Mr. T wouldsay, you are a fool to bepitied. Having suffered ascoring drought in their last two games, the Warriors squad was itching for goals in the worst way possible. Last weekend, they went to town in the offensive department and played two spectacular games. Unfortunately, only one of them ended up in victory. On January 12, the Windsor Lancers, led by head coach Mike Rice, came to the ColumbiaIcefields to take on Dave Cressman's Warriors. Cressman started Jake McCracken between the pipes. Rice trusted hisusually dependablegoalie Ryan Gelinasto continue the futility streak for the Lancers. From the starting whistle, Waterloo took this game to the rough Lancers, who were short staffed to begin with. Gelinas, an all-starby his own right, had to face many shots thanks to a faltering Windsor defence. For a physical team like the

Lancers, this was a bad sign. As for the goals,Waterloostarted their assault inthe lOthminute, when Jay Henry scoredon amad scramble at the net. Two minutes later, Sean FitzgeralddeflectedMikeMurphy's originalshot andputthe puckneatly into the backofthenet. Henry added another goal one minute later, giving Waterloo athreegoallead.Windsor would get one back, thanks to a spectacular goal by Mike Budrewicz on the power play. This power play, by the way, camecourtesy of Damien Cruerer, who regrettably got called for checking from behind after he slammed into Jamie Carr. Carr was down for a bit, but got up thanks to a couple of teammates. He later returned to the game. In the second period, the Warriors controlled the tempo of the game and Gelinas could not do anything about it. Six minutes into the period, Mike Nixon blasted a shot past the dazed and confused Windsor goalie. Widsor scored four minuteslater, thankstothecunning mind of John Cooper, who picked Jake McCracken's pocket in a rare error by the Warriors. Undaunted by this

affront to the Warrior net, Murphy scored acracker that Gelinas hadno chance to save. After the second period, Waterloo had a 5-2 lead. As for the third period, it was more of the same. More penalties, more Waterloo goals and for some-

Waterloo knocks Western AND R L A ST.P l E R R E imprint staff

hemen'sbasketballteambeat the Western Mustangs 8469 last Wednesday, bum~ingthem out of their first plat; CGUranking. "It's been a lone; time since we've seen the guys show such highcaliberplay,"said fans. 'We were on t'le edge of our seatsthe entire gme." Waterloo lead for most of the first half but allowedWestern tocatch up and tie thegame4040athalftime. In the second half Western briefly heldasmalllead, butwith six minutes left in the game Waterloo left them 18pointsbehind. "Wereally played

like a team," said Warrior Dave Quinlan. "Our rookie point guard Brian Nichol had an outstanding game, he tookseveralchargesfor the team."

points, and Dan Schipper followed with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks. Waterloo's win evens their OUA West record at 1-1. On the weekend, the Warriors traveled to Windsor to battle the Lancers. The up and down seasoncontinued&they lost 84-74. It was a rough game that got the bigger g u y s ~ t ~ f otroubTc u l early on.ConradKreek,DanSchipper, and Mike Sovran each had three fouls at the half. Waterloo was once again led by captain John Quinlan with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Dan Schipper with 13 points and 5 rebounds. The next Warrior action will be Saturday, January 20, when they host Wilfrid Laurier at home.

Warriors 849 Western Mustangs 69

Overall Waterloo played an excellentgame. They shut the Mustangs down with their determination and skill to show fanswhat they are truly capable of. John Quinlan lead the Warriorswith 22 points and 8 rebounds, Shane Cooney had 20

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Warrior athletes continue to do their best California or bust. . . UW track hits U of T

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resh off a two week training camp in San Diego California, the UWTrack and Field team showedoff their tans while putting in some impressive performances. Cross Country captain and runningmachine,~ t e ~ h a n ~ rshowed ew, that he is doing it all right. Finishing fourth in the 1500m with a lifetime personal best of 4O5s, Drew continued to build his remarkable running career at UW. Captain, Alison Brazier, may

better things from Daniella as she pushes towards the CIAU Championships. Rookie JoeBrowncantinued to make himself known on the university trackcircuitwith aleap of 1.95111 in high .jump. to tie his lifetime personzbest. Veteran Paul Gill improved again with a season's best time of 35.13s in the 300m to finish second. Coupled with a sixth-place finish in the 60m, Paul is looking to tear up the track this season. ill was in the 6;m final by veterans Adrian Buchanan, Neal Roberts. AdrimBlair andr001~eA I I ~ Darwish. With all of that gold and black, it looks as though Waterloo has a powerhouse sprint squad. If all goes as planned, with this group, some UW Track records will fall this season. Second year sensation Angie Ross also demonstrated her talent and hardworkwith a solid fifth place 300111 run and great speed in the 60m. Ross turned it on at the end of the day to run the fastest leg in the 4

have missed her mark in the long jump but still came up with a third place finish. Perhaps that was her way of letting thecompetition know that once it all comestogether, there will only be room for her on top of the podium. Although she didn't make it to California, Daniella Carrington wowed the crowd, finishing first in the 300m with a lifetime personal best of 41.07s. T o add to that, a fourth place finish in the 60m showed the speed and power Daniella can produce. As it is still early in the season, we can expect bigger and

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x 400m relay proving she has the guts to pour it out when it's needed. Not to be outdone, rookie Kristy Heemskerkshowed that she had the skills it takes to be a successful

The Warriors have taken the week to prepare for this weekends meet in Windsor. pentathlete when her lifetime personal bestthrow in the shotput landed her in sixth spot. Right behind her, rookieLeanne Stanley also had a season's best performance in the shot. Distance runner Debbie Buhlers won the 3000m easily, lapping several of her competitors.

Veteran Shauna Ellis finished third in the lOOOm run followed closely by rookie Kim Neumayer. Jill Patterson showed she had some more gas in the tank with a fantastic sub five minute 1500m run. Recently engaged Pierre Labrecque (congratulationsfrom the team) showed what alittle bit of love can do by running the lOOOm, 300m andalegofthe4x 800111relay invery respectable times. Other notable performancesinclude agutsy 400 mperformance by Christy Shantz, a 7th place finish in the 3000 m by Dwight Tomalty, fourth place for rookie pole vaulter Erin Kurczak, 8th for Will Gibbonsin the 1000 m and a lightening fast 400m leg by captain Jason Dockendorff. Plagued by injuries and fatigue, the Warriors have taken the weekto prepare for this weekends meet in Windsor. The plan is to put in some good relay times to qualify for the National Championships in Sherbrooke thisMarch. The Lancers had better be on their guard: the Warriors are coming to play.

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their favour. The second period was the turning point of the game. The period began auspiciously enough when Painter's long distance blast eludedEngland, giving the Warriors the lead in the second minute. However, Western was pressing the Warriors hardand treated Willard like one of those small ducks one sees at a shootinggallery. Fortunately for the Warriors, Willard was right there to stop the Mustangs cold. With three minutes and 25 seconds expired in the period, the complexion of the game changed dramatically. Brandon Moffatt, aplayer who plays a tough physical game, had tried to stop Jeff Hare, a Western player who was constantly a thorn in Waterloo's paw all game. The problem is, Moffatt had speared Hare and Christopher (the referee) saw this.

Western Mustangs 6, Warriors 4 While hunting for a Hare may earn you a trophy in hunting, it is definitely not kosher in ice hockey. As a result of this vicious hit, Moffatt was handed a major penalty and a game misconduct. Western,known for their exceilentpower play, commenced circling the Waterloo net. The Warnors had done well to kill the penalty for the first three minutes, but Jeff Hare wore the Warrior defence down and scored on Willard in the sixth minute. Ten seconds afterwards, Jeff Hare scored again, this time on Willard's upper left corner. Following Jeff Hare's second goal, Shawn Fairweather put the puck past Willard to increase the Western lead. Within aspan of 23 seconds, Western had scored three goals, which enraged the team to no end. Robson scored his second goal of the game with a fantastic shot that England hadno chance to save. Nevertheless,Moffatt'spenalty hurt intensely. In the th:lrdperiod, Waterloo played a lot better. Aware that a goal would tie this match up, Waterloo went all out on the Mustang defence. Seekingto earn the hat trick, Robson tried various tricks to fool England. But England was right there to stop Robson as the Warriors tried in vain to score on the Western goalie. Similarly,Jeff Hare tried the hat trick, but Willard, who played extremely well, stopped the spunky Western player. In short, both sideswere trying to score thedecisive goal thatwouldeither send thisgame to overtimeor give Western the insurance goal. In the 16th minute, Jeff Attard tallied a great goal on Willard. With that goal, the Mustangsstole the victorv from the Warriors 6-4. Jason Willard playedan exceptional game for the Warriors. Although Jake McCracken has carried the burden for Waterloo, Willard proves that the Warriors have impressive goaltenders.Now if onlywecouldkeepMoffatt from taking dumb penalties. The Warriors will have another chance to defeat the Mustangs on January 19, when Cressman and company will play at the Thompson Recreational Athletic Complex in the very heart of darkness, vileness and pure evil: London. Two days later, the Warriors will arrive at Adie Knox Herman Arena to play the Windsor Lancersin agame that will be very violent, since this is an important game and there is no love lost between these two teams.

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aterloo, as many people happen to know, is one of Canada's more fortunate regions. A high income per capita and a booming economy will oft do this for you. As well, we have an excellentminor hockey program that ranges from the kids that play over at the likes of Albert McCormick Arena and Kinsman Arena, to the Waterloo Siskins, the Kitchener Dutchmen and the Cambridge Winter Hawks, who deliver great hockey throughout Southern Ontario Why, we even have the Kitchener Rangers, a fairly decent team who can play with the best of the OntarioHockey League. Clearly,we have a great hockey heritage in the region. Unfortunately, many other regions cannot boast the same. Some of them, like Brantford, have their better daysbehind them. But for others, it is the mere fact that it is not all that affordable to run a hockey program. The second reason is especially true for Labrador, an oft forgotten region of Canada that is home to Inuit. As many people know, Labrador has seen more thanits fair shareof problems. Whilstthe fat cats of the Canadian political landscape were fighting it out to see who would receive such luxuries as deluxe seats on Air Canada planes, alimousine with all the amenities anda personal pool boy (or girl) in their mansion in Mexico, the mediaexposed just how bad these

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see this andsay, 'if Ido this.. .'or 'if I work hard andmake aplan, set my goals, then I canget up to that status'," said Gilbert. The message in Team-Up is one that promoteskids to do the best they can do, in any area of life, not just athletics.Kidsthat are less-thaninterested in sportscan use the Six Keys in other activities, like academicsor music. Team-Up'seffomalsogo beyond the classroom. As part of their sponsorship by The Record,eachmonthone person is selected asthe "Team-Up Player of the Month." Anomination form is supplied for everyone on the backof theTeam-Up activitybooklet given out to kids at the presentations. Kids fill out the form, which includes a written paragraph of why they are aTeam-Up Player, then is sent to the University, where the winner is selected. Aside from other prizes they receive, the Team-Up Player's photograph, alongwith their original paragraph, appear in TheRecord. Athlete volunteers are welcome from any sports team on campus. "There's athletes from all sports, I mean they're from badminton and footballandthere'sboth femalesandmales...its pretty diverse that way, the athletes aren't from one specific section," said Bryndza. "We welcome anybody that wants to get involved in the program. Everyone has their own individual stories that they can tell and that's what we encouragethe kids to do is to tell their own story. Don't try to be somebody that you're not," said Gilbert. Those interested can contact Annette Bryndza, Chris Gilbert or Carrie Stevenson in the AthleticsOffice.

isolated villages in Labrador are. Davis Inlet is one such exampleon how the Canadian government has let these people down. We saw kids sniffingglue and the aftereffectsin truly gruesome fashion. We saw little or no law enforcement by the RCMP (must have run out of the pepper spray they used on APEC protestors). We saw isolation and de-

As many people know, Labrador has seen more than its fair share of problems. spair from these kids. And for Dave Cressman and his brother in law. thiswas acall to arms. Or more appropriately, hockey sticks. Unless you are a heathen who reads not this fine publication or ablasphemerwho thinks that mathNEWS is the apex of student-run literature, you will know Dave Cressman as the coach of the University of Waterloo ice hockey

squad. He was also a professional player that was drafted by the MinnesotaNorthStars and was in the NHL for four years. With his brother-in-law, who is currently in the Ministry of Education in Labrador, Cressman seeks to give these kids the opportunity to keep off the drugsand play our national winter sport. As well, Terry Billard has setup a league for which these children can play. However, as many people know, the cost of hockey equipment is not necessarily cheap, especially in an isolated region like Labrador. Thus, Cressman has asked for donations of old sticks, skates, helmetsand other equipment so that kids can have a chance to play this sport and maybe alleviate the problem of solvent abuse that is so prevalent in this region. Now, you may ask, "Isn't this just shameless panderingthat you're covering, especially since you cover UW hockey and write this column?" Well, yes, but unless we have a lot of heartless bastards (at last count, there weren't toomany aroundhere), I think that this is fairly important, given our history of hockey. And I know that Waterloo people love hockey. So, donate your old equipment and show the OUA the size of Waterloo's heart. And as for Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Windsor, pray that future drubbings the Warriors will give you are merciful.

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Athletes of the week

II I Lindsay Beavers Warrior Swimming

Dave Rose ' Warrior Swimming

A first year Kinesiology student from Orillia, Lindsay continues to lead the way for the women's swim team by rewriting the Warrior record board. ThispastweekendLindsay broke Val Walker's, formercaptainand Athlete of the Year, record in the 400m I.M. with a time of 458.13. This now gives Lindsay team records in the 400m,800m freestyle, 200m back, and 200111 and 400m I.M. She contributed to the team'ssecondplace finishinthemeet at Queen's.

Dave is a first year engineering student from Waterloo. This past weekend in the co-hosted Waterloo GuelphInvitational, Dave swam the 200111 free, breast and back, winning all three eventsin personalbest times. Hewasalsoa key contributorto thesecond place 4 x 100mfree relay team and third place 4 x lOOm medley relay team placings. All of this added up to a significant number of team points that helped Waterloo win the men's meet over Guelph.

Instructional programs So, you missedregistration into fitness/skating/ swimmindaauatic leadershidbike mainte" nanceletc. and you are wonderingif there may still be room in a oarticular oromam. Come to " the PAC 2039 between 9 am. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, to check and see if there is space in the program you want. Make sure that you hurry, though. Most classes are already underway and you could be missing- out on valuable lesson time. CampusRecreation is one of the best ways to meet new people, learn new skills and have fun! A

Join the U W curling club today! If you missed the curlingclub's organizational meeting this past Thursday, it's not too late to join.We curl Sunday nights during the term starting on January 28, and it's always a blast! If youneed a fun way to blow off steam before

the week begins, then check us out. Whether you're an experienced curler or have never stepped - - on a sheet of ice, we guarantee agood time. ~nstructionvvill be to rookie curlers, so come learn one of Canada's most popular winter sports. Membershipis o n b $45 for the term and someequipmentis availablefor use at the club. Contact Stephen Thorne for more details at scthorne@engmail,or send your inquiries to uwcurlingclub@yahoo.com.

Ski and snowboard trip The U W Ski and Snowboard Club is going on a trip. Members are invited to sign up to go to Georgian Peaks, a private club in Ontario, on January 26. The cost is only $35 and includesa fulj day of skiing and your roundtrip transportation. Thebusisfillingupfast, sogettoPAC2039 to sign-uptoday. The cut off day for signingup isJanuary23at 4 p.m. Experienceskiinglriding at one of the best hills in Ontario.

Leaders of the week

Andrew Wisenberg

Pete Whittington

Andrew is the convenor, referee-in-chief and sport supervisorfor competitiveindoor soccer this term. Last term he was sport supervisorfor both ultimate and rec soccer. Andrew is in his first year of university and is extremely . organizediasone would have to be considering how many activities he is involved in. Keep up the eood work Andrew!

Pete has been agreatassetto CampusRecso far this term, as a Student Program Coordinator for Aquatics. ~e is an activememberof the UW lifeguardteam and involved in teaching many advancedieadershipcourses. He recently participated in the Guelph where UW teams who entered. Way to KO Pete!

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f Arun Pal found his songs floating around Napster, he'd be excited. "If you're on a record label, you'd be offended because you're dealing with huge debt and the onlyway to recover that debt is to actually sell your product." But Pal and his band snack! face no such issue. "For bands that do it themselves, the morenetworking youget for free, the better." Labels work as a distribution and promotion mechanism, he explained. If you're an artist, however, you've come to the wrong place. "It'sentertainment, it'snot art, that's the big difference." Any time you take your art form and turn it into a business, no matter what you do, "it's obviously going to get watered down." But he didn't dismissallmusic offhand: "I'm not sayingIdonltlike some music out there, I just think the intellect's missing." Four yearsago, theThornberry, Ontarioraised Pal opened up Arun Pal Studios. The studio'sincreasingpopularity turned it from a hobby into a business. In the summer, the studio is full-timework. "Over the last couple years it's been that busy. When I'm not really busy with other things,.there's work in there 24 hours a day for a month or so." Pal gets all sorts of musicians into his studio: Cambridge punk band Lisp, a classical singer, a flamenco guitarist. He's recorded around 12 or 13 full-length CDs and a lot of littleprojects.~ o softhis b&inesscomesthrough referrals. "Inever advertise,but every time I do

an album and someone hears it, it's like a business card." Last March, Pal and his wife Amanda put on a show called Temples at the St. Jacob's schoolhouse. The innovative performance combinedmusic and dance in several different ways to get apowerfulmessage across. The first half of the performance emphasized modern dance, and the second act focused on music. Pal's compositions are based on his setup for modern dance: he plays drums and plan0 at the same time. He'sable to do this because he learned both instruments at a young age. He explained enthusiastically how the show connected the two forms of art."Rather than just function as an accompaniment kind of role, I decided to try music as a way of actually creating something more unique, so when we did it, the connection between the first and second half is done literally, one piece in the second half is an improv with dancers." The focus was on supporting Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canadaafter an Ottawa accident hit close to home. "One of Amanda's best friends from high school was on her deathbed for a while -she was hit by a drunk driver during the ice storm. We would see her and talk to her and to see what she had to go through. It was hard to imagine that that could all be caused by somebody." Amanda's friend eventually pulled through, and the show was "a tribute to her." Temples impressed the Pals by selling out bothnights. "We were kind of surprised-we were too busy and too overwhelmed by work please see page 26

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hat makes aconcert truly wonderful is when the performer is not simply performing, but in a dialogue with the people listening, so that it is not simply the dichotomy of artist and audience -speaker and spoken to. This dialogue could have taken place on Friday at the Jane Bond between Oh Susanna (performer), but instead some fucking uncouth people in the audience chose to talk through most of her set. Don't get me wrong, there is a time for everything. Sometimes at a show it's entirely appropriate to sing along, dance, give high fives and yell comments to your neighbour, I certainly won't deny that. What made the said act so uncouth was the fact that Oh Susanna played songs that were so tender and delicate that the slightestdistraction disrupted the atmosphere. It seems like wherever Oh

Susannagoes there is asense of myth that goes with her. In a stark departure from Oh Susanna's last album Johnstom, her latest Sleepy Little Sailor is much less snarl and grizzle but still contains the myth-like quality thatJohnstom possessed. When asked aboutwhether this album ismore personalwithlesscharacterization and story telling, Suzi (aka Oh Susanna) said that she felt the narration and characterization wasstillstrong, "but it'snot aseasy to tell that because the setting is not so specific,[aswithJohnstown] but even in those songsit's not explicit in terms of how long ago.. .Thingsare alittle less definite [insleepyLittleSailor],a little less defined-who is talking?Is it me? Is it somebody who's apart of me, but a character none the less?So I thinkit'smore introverted, this one, but I don't think that anyone can write without having some sort of narrative or characterization, even if it's of themself." Suzi Ungerlieder takes the stage as "OhSusanna," asif to further blur the line between reality and story for the audience -it's clear that Oh Susanna is not in the business of dictating one version of reality in her music. "I want people to suspend their disbelief and I want them to step

something different than what they see around them, and that's what naming the act [is about] . . .I never know when I sing, is it really more me than it is in other daily life. is daily life the unreality and the stage the reality.. Idon'tknow."Thisideaof blurringthe linesbetweenreahty and story seemsto come in so many forms for Oh Susanna. Inside the jacket of Sleepy Little Sailor there is a story about Suzi's uncle's toupee being sent to them after hisdeath. Iasked her if that was a true story but all she could reply with was a coy laugh. "I'm not actually supposed to tell people what is factual,it'snot reportingreally,so it's more what is believable. Is it believable? If it is, then that's more important than whether it's true or not." Well, if Oh Susanna is shying away frommakingobject claimsconcerningreality,Iwillnot. Simply put, the performance was stunning. Opening up for Oh Susanna was Dottie Cormier with her acoustic guitar, folky blue grass country tunesand amandolin player to boot. Cormier was an ideal precursor to what was to come. Switching between electric and acoustic guitar and between songs from Johnstown andsleepy Little Sailor, Oh Susanna

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OhSusanna mixedit upwith tough cowboy songs and tender ballads. balanced her set very nicely, including, in the encore, a very soulful version of Ottis Redding's "Dreams to Remember" which also appears onSleepyLittle Sailor. I got the feeling very early into the set that OhSusannawasponder-

ing each word before she sang it. It was like each word was as a little vignette. With people crammed into the ever-atmosphericbut tiny Jane Bond thisattentiontodetailmadetheshow all the more intimate and poignant.

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ennessey stopped by the Bombshelter Tuesday night to play their part in the North By Northeast (NXNE) roadshow currentlyontour in Southern Ontario. They were slightly tardy in arriving; when we finally sat down together I asked whether their lateness had to do with the reportedlack of communication in the band. Pam Brennan, the lead vocalist and only woman in the band, answered. "Thisis aprime example, this is theepitome of that quote today. We must have made about 30 phone calls between the three of us, the club, our manager and everyone." What the band may be lackingin communication skillsoff stage, they make up for on stage. Once on stage they're likeblades of grass, contributing individually, while reading everyone else's moves well. The businessof musicis a tough one to pave out though, especially

with Hennessey in the position that they are in now. They have a brand new sophomore release due out in February entitled Life On AMRadio, and are "ow touring in support of NXNE. Without muchradio . olay. or extensive touring in Canada, the band members are not about to quit their day jobs.

"You're gone for a month and you lose your job." "It'svery difficult"saidBrennan, "I've had three hours of sleep today. Yeah, it's hard, I just got anew joblast month, and it's hard, I can't really take time off yet [to tour]." Rory Dyck, guitarist andprincipal songwriter,concurred. "It comes and it goes, that's the weird thing about music, you might have to take off for amonth andif you have afull-

time job you can't hold it down, so you're gone for a month and you lose your job and you have to get another job. Definitely it's stupid though, t6 just be like, 'I'm going to quit my job and do music without that really solid base.' So I think it's smart to hold on to some kind of income for awhile." Money issues can also be tough when it comesto making an album. It took Hennessey from February to July of 2000 to make the album, only being able to spend time in the studio when they had the money. Brennan explained they would record "whenever we had something saved up." "We'dplay a bunchof shows to get some money and then go back into the studio and work on a big chunk." The group is ready toget on the road in March and April to support the new album after spending the better part of last year in the studio. "Live is always fun because there's always something different going on, and there's always the relating to the crowd and elements changed, so you're playing the same songs, but it's always different."

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uesday evening, lucky fans were given an early look at three bandswho'll be part of this spring'sNorth By Northeast musical showcase. Beginning June 9, hundreds of bands will play at dozens of venuesin Toronto. A few of these bands are on the road right now to introduce people to their sound. Starting the night off was Hennessey, afive-memberbandwith a female lead vocalist whose voice resembles a nice blend of Tracy Bonham and Sheryl Crow. Right from the start of their set, Hennessey delivered. With crunchy guitar riffs that were neither too heavy nor too mellow, their poprock sound was something anyone could get into. The upbeat, positive groove was simply tambourine-shaking fun. Next up were local rockers Plas-

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ticine, comprised of four guys who did their best to entertain the crowd with a goofy demeanor. The leadvocalist'svoice resembled that of Sean from Wide Mouth Mason mixed with Ian's of Starling, but with a punkish twist. The music wassimply rock'n' roll bliss bordering on punk rock. They had a great independent rock sound, with strong, solid riffs. Last to hit the stage was London-based The Weekend. Their music is solid independent rock with a nice blend of sounds. Aside from the usualguitar, bass and drums, a keyboard added a unique edge to their music. Having two members singingguitarist Andrea Wasse and bassist Lorien Jones - made for nice harmonies. Just watching crazy keyboardist Lincon Cushman was entertainment enough. With each band playing at least a 45-minute set, the night was not about one specific headliner; a nice change from most concerts. The focus was on exposing the music and all three bands definitely delivered. All had great stagepresence and solid, upbeat sound.

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The queen dies, now what? At the Full and Change of the Moon Dionne Brand Knopf Canada LAUREN

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arie Ursule woke up this morning knowing what morning it was. The queen of a secret society of slaves in Trinidad, Marie Ursule has had enough of the chains and torture of bondage. She decidesto take matters Into her own hands and fight her captors; her Sans Peur Regiment commits mass suicide. Marie Ursule survives to take care of her people and suffer her master's wrath. Just before they hang her. she says.. "this is but a drink of water to what I have already suffered." But the story is just beginning. Marie Ursule has given away Bola, her only child, to safety before the suicide plot comes to fruition. Seeing Bola live her life with passion and courage and following the endlesstriumphsand heartbreaks of her numerous progeny, it is clear that Marie Ursule did not die invain and Bola certainly learned from her mother's tragedy: Bola has her own

hymn, "Life willcontinue," she tells the children, "no matter what it seems, and even after that someone will remember you.Even after that it could be just the whiff or thought of thingsyouloved" It isher own hopelessnessand her skill. Her faith doesn't believe in endings. Endings seem to play only a smallpart in the livesof Bola's descendantswho, like Bola, live their lives with such zeal, rarely worrying about the consequences or impacts of their actions. Private Samuel Sones returns from war wounded and haunted by what he has witnessed. His only solace comes from sitting beneath a tamarind tree and berating himself. Cordelia Rojas Greaves finds herself enveloped in an uncontrollable lust after a lifetime of conservative living. Carlyle "Priest" Childsstartsout as a preacher of sorts and turns to a life of crime and dodging the law. Finally comes the second Bola, the original Bola's great-great granddaughter. Born in 1982, Bola the second doesn't knowwho her realmother is

and lives in a land of death and shadows, hiding from the truth and reality. These descendantshave scatteredthroughout theworldadgone in many differentdirections,far from their origins. Cryptic is that woman Bola who spread her children around so that all would never be gathered in the sameplace tocome to the sameharm. The fate of the Sans Peur Regiment must not be repeated.

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Imprint asked four students hanging around in the SLC for their opinion on Hennessey's forthcomingCD, Life on AMRadio. Hennessey - who got their name from a charcter In a novel by Earnest Buckler -is a quartet whose members hail from Ottawa, Edmonton and Toronto. The group describes their new album as pop rock with depth that comesfrom attention to vocals, lyrics and smart melodies. They originated in Ottawa, but made the leap to Toronto early this year. Listeners were handed the disc without being told what it was, and given a few minutes to listen to tracks of their choosing. Here's what they had to say.

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Kyle Stashuk 2B Science "It seemed pretty solid. n h e songs] were all similar with slight differences. I enjoyed it. "The girl had a Liz Phair sound. It's typical alternative rock."

SteveAlexander 3NScience "She can wail. It sounds like I heard it before. "I didn't mind the second onethe second tune was pretty cool."

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Shake your booty in Time Square Motor Booty Affair Time Square Friday, January 12 EMILY COLLINS special to Imprint

ake no mistake. Motor Booty Affair is not your typical cover band. Stepping into Time SquareFriday evening was proof enough. Walking through the doorway, you were hit square in the face with raw, undeniable talent. Intoacrowded, dimly-lit, room, the windows were fogged over from excitement. At once, the audience enveloped in the energy, the enthusiasm, the excitement, bursting from each band member and spreading through the audience like wild fire. Nothing like live music. Fingers fleetingover keys, stmmming strings, plucking a throbbing baseline, doing a drum dance. Three microphones in a row, behind each three diaphragms strained, windpipes releasing compelling currents of song into the room. Motor Booty Affair has been a band for four months and is comprised of an array of local artists, established as well as up-and-coming. Adam Bowman is the drummer for Corduroy Leda, a band that has

just recently returned from their second east coast tour, playing with artistssuchas Carol Pope and Ember Swift. After promoting their debut CD, Illegally, Motor Booty Affair is gettingready to recordanother CD. Adam also plays with guitarist Nick Iden in a newly-formed Toronto-based rock band called New Prize Fighters. Mike "Ike" Kiecplays bass for local band Coral Edenwhich has just released its self-titled debut. Vocalist RufusJohn is currently working in the studio on his debut Hip Hop/R&B album which will be released independently. These four are jomed on keys by UW computer science student and classical pianist MichaelBrown andvocalistsNatasha John andTrishannah Gentles. Since most band members "spend the rest of [their] lives wrltlng mus~c"and dealing w ~ t h"the stress of the muslc business," Adam explained,the band is "a release," a chance to get together and "play music just for fun." It is also a platform for local artuts to be seen and heard and as faces change and individual members go on to do their own thing the banditself will still remain intact. Motor Booty Affair plays funk for fun. Parliament, James Brown, Lauryn W, MichaelJackson, Prince, Erykah Badu: if it's funky, they play it -spicing it up of course, adding a

little of then own flavour. Despite their diverse musical backgrounds, the band members compliment one another nicely. Imagine drums, bass, keys, guitars intertwining, permeating the atmosphere, daringyou to stand still. Eachmusician, more than capable on his own, contributing to one synchronized melody. Then full-andfluentvoices smacking the air andsinking into ear canals. A happy audience. Not your typical cover band.

hat's Wide Mouth Mason w/ The Moffatts January 25 Air Canada Centre1Toronto Wild about Wide Mouth Mason? Madabout theMoffatts? Satisfyboth of your musical passionsw h e d ~ i d e Mouth Mason opensfor the Moffatts at the ACC n e x i ~ h u r s d aThe ~ . latest CD from the brothers Moffatt, Submodalities,has gone platinum in Canadawhile Wide Mouth Mason's latest single, Change,isgettinglots of radio play. -SB

Oh Susanna January 27 ~ e d ' s~ r e c k i n ~ ~ a or r donto l Oh Susanna is releasing her new album, Sleepy Little Sailor, at Ted's. Rumour has it that she's bringing - - bass player Donovan Bazil and guitarist Luke Doucet, who has toured with the likes of Sarah McLachlan and Chantal Kreviazuk. Hopefully fans will be treated to "Ted's So Wasted, " in which the love-hate relationship that Suzi has with her new home Toronto, is explored, revolving around old Ted himself. -JGB

snack! January 20 The CircusRoom 1Kitcbener The band that came together "by their love of tasty little treats, video game theme songs and shaking their flowing locks while playing rock music" will be playing some multigenre tunes. Consisting of Adrian Jones, Arun Pal, Kim Regimbal and Chris Mulligan, the band snack!can be described as a modern rock band with elements of jazz, funk, world and folk. -KS

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s a music fan, I enjoy the occaional game of Desert Island. You know this one, you are about to be shipped off to a desert island for the rest of your life, and apparently there is a stereo and electricity but youcanonlytake, say, 10CDs. Which will you choose? Asimiliar game that is just as fun is The Time Machine Game. In this one you get to pick a place and time that was particularly interesting musically inwhich to hangout. Hippies might want to visit the HaightAshbury neighbourhood of San Francisco in the late sixties. A slightly younger person might pick Seattlein the early days of Grunge. As an aging and beardedpunkrocker, you might expect me to take "The Portal" to London in the late seventies. The Clash, The SexPistolsandTheSlitsyes, it would be tempting. However,when I step out of my Tardis, I want to find myeslfinNewYorkCityin,say, 1977.

I'd land in The Bowery district and head to a club called CBGB's to try to get hired as the sound man. By all accounts, descibing CBGB's as a dump would be generous, but through some cosmic convergenceit was the proving ground for a group of musicians that brought a sense of urgency back to rock. The sound of these bandswas quite diferent. What they had incommonwas astreetwise raw energy and an "anything goes" attitude. They inspired countless kids to forget about getting stoned and listening to Pink Floyd, pick up guitars and start screaming. Telivisionwasthe firstrodcband to play at CBGB's. Tom Verlaine is not ahouseholdname but hisunique guitar style influences many musicians to this day. Richard Hell, poet turned musician helped form Telivision, The Heartbreakers and thevoidoids. "BlankGeneration" by the Voidoids is a great record. The Heartbreakers included Johnny Thunders froman earlierbandcalled The New York Dolls. The Dolls

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killed or put to some kind of camp and the women, the mothers are often raped. The soldiers take the girls. Both thegovernment andguerrilla groups are involved. "It's so confusing because you think you can look at one bad kind of

"I'm not saying I don't like some music out there, I just think the intellect's missing." This year, they're planning a show a r o u n d h n e s t y International (AI) themes, an organization Pal's supported for over adecade. It's tied to A1 "a lot more strongly than last year's was tied to MADD. Eighty percent of the show's themes are Amnesty-based." The three showings of Excerpts of Consciencewill take place March 16-18,with8:00p.m.show timeson the first two days and a 2:00 p.m. matinee on the Sunday. Pal shared three stories conveyed to him via AI; these tragedies are a big part of why he supports the humanitarian organization. The first wasabout a 10-year-oldgirlinSierra Leone. "She was gang-raped and systematicallybeaten. This is not an isolated incident.The majority of it happens to a lot of girls that are taken, after the fathers are often

form of person in a specific society andsometimes you see it andit seems likeit'sbothsides fightingbut they're both equally bad." The best part of the show, according to Pal, is Amanda'schoice of music. "One of the reasons we do work well together is she actually picks musicthat I wouldlike anyhow, even if it's by other artists." The combination of performing in several local bands (snack!, with Pat SkinnerandMatt Osborne), spending 25 hours a week playing music for dance classes, running a studio and teaching music lessons leaves Pal with little spare time, or sleep, for that matter. "I have a wife, too," he adds. "Some of the work's at home, which is good. Last year was hard. From November of 1999 until about this past Christmas, I felt like it didn't

matter how hard I worked, I was never going to come close to finishingwhat I had. It was pretty insane." Pal said that the insanity almost takes the fun out of it. This year, the musician plans to focus more on his own work. "I'm lucky to have gotten as much work as I hawe. As that saying goes, sometimesit'smore work toget work, especially if you're in arts. That's probably why I'm so spread out. It'sa safety net for when something slowsdown. Gigs are so unpredictable, students can be unpredictable, so most of my work is working here, at the UW dance studio." Pal graduated from Laurier in 1992 with a double major in "composition and drums." It wasthiscombination that lead him to Waterloo. where he met his future wife, Amanda. Pal "found a friend that wasgoingto do hisMasterYshad been playing class at Waterloo, so I just took over his class." The one class aweek hasgrown to "25 hours' worth of classesaweek between university, a high school and another private studio." Afterworkingat it for two years, he met Amanda, who was finishing her degree and specializingin choreography. "We initially got together because I was doing compositionand she was doing choreography. We were doing a collaboration." He attributes his success to his

abilityto "think rhythmically." "That'sworkedwithdance.That hasaconnectionwithmoderndance especially.

"It just seemed like a way to incorporate melody, into more of just a rhythmic kind of function. Watching movement, especially

"She was gang-raped and systematically beaten." "When I was in university I had a fascination with what Icall colour. The best way to describe that is a word called timbre, just in reference to different sounds, different types of sounds that an instrument can make or an orchestra can make. "When I'm working with colour, sometimes it's more about trying to create a soundscape where you find some unique combination of instruments. That was where I explored the most. "As I've gone on, rhythmically, I've gotten better at understanding rhythm from working with it over the years. Also, how rhythm can affect the melody and how colour can affect the melody. "You can have one melody and it could sound different under all sorts of different foundations. It makes your vocabulary seem a lot bigger. If you're dependentonmelody only you'd be limited. It's amazing how much you can expand what you're doing.

modern dance, it's very eclectic, it's all over the place, so you're trying to interpret what they're doing through music. That's really the essence of it. It's not how fast you're playing. Technique's great, but the idea is to be sensitive to what you're seeing, and knowing that that particular movement you know is meant to have something really soft and lyrical or strong and more aggressive." More importantly, Palisinspired by dance. "That's a really amazing thing, my creativityseemsmoreabundant. I can find inspiration in things that I don't, that I wouldn't.before. "The number one problem for composers is finding inspiration. Dance hasbecome that for me, it'smy tool to tap into some kind of creative process." While Pal may work on music full-time, he's veering clear of the nasty music industry. "I understand it's a business too and I'm not sure anyone I know is really interested in that business."

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