Imprint_2007-05-01_v30_i01 by Editor Imprint

Impr int The university of Waterloo’s official student newspaper

friday , june 1, 2007

vol 30, no 3

imprint . uwaterloo . ca

Interfaith forum deadlocked

Andrew Abela

Iranian protesters disrupt a public interfaith dialogue between Mennonite and Islamic scholars with shocking statements that ultimately ended the event. Andrew Abela staff reporter

Apparently, in the pursuit of peace and knowledge, one must undoubtedly take some risks. At about ten minutes to seven May 28, 2007, it appeared as if everything was perfectly peaceful on Conrad Grebel University College campus. The ambulances lay lined up nearby with medical equipment at hand, the area was cordoned off with yellow rope, and you couldn’t look anywhere without seeing a dedicated, dutiful police officer. At the entrance to the Mennonite college, two police officers stood atop the roof, and

many more encircled the area along Westmount Road and the adjacent river. Their presence was undeniably ominous, but they were clearly there for one reason only: to ensure the safety of the public. In the hands of such protective individuals, people of all kinds waited at ease outside in expectance of discussion amongst Muslim and Mennonite scholars. From approximately seven o’clock on, more and more protesters appeared to arrive. According to them, the Mennonite Central Committee had not taken their petition to cancel the event with appropriate heed. Many of them were holding stakes pasted with depressing pictures of dead human beings, flogged and hung in the streets of Iran, along with equally shocking

statements such as “[the] Imam Khomeini Institute for Education and Research is organizing terrorists.” Another sign carried by many was a magnified cover of The Globe and Mail issue dated Thursday, March 31, 2005, about an Iranian-Canadian photojournalist named Zahra Kazemi who died in Iranian custody on July 11, 2003, after being arrested for taking pictures outside a prison during a student protest in Tehran. “Killed July 2003” was written below the large headline “Rape, torture and lies” in thick black marker. When asked for further questions, many of them declared “I don’t speak English,” and pointed towards a more adamant woman for questions. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., most of

those waiting were allowed entry into the large auditorium after their identification was verified by a special constable. Amongst all the noisy bustle and constant protesting in the room, the majority of the attendees patiently sat down in anticipation of the presentations. The seven member lecture panel soon entered the stage, with the Mennonite Christian representatives outnumbering the Islamic officials five to two. The forum began with a joint English and Arabic prayer, during which no one from the audience spoke. For the first and last time that evening, only one person was talking. See PROTEST page 4

News

news@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

Future students pack the PAC

Michael L. Davenport

UW President David Johnston addresses a crowded PAC on You @ Waterloo Day. Hundreds of families visited the campus for the information day.

UW president highest paid in Ontario Johnston sits down with Imprint to discuss his job, his duties, and his paycheque Adrienne Raw assitant news editor

University of Waterloo President David Johnston is among the highest-paid executive in the Ontario post-secondary system, according to the Salary Disclosure 2007. Johnston, who makes a salary of over $440,000 including taxable benefits, ranks at the top of the salary listing. The presidents of the University of Toronto, McMaster University are the only other university presidents who make over $400,000. The Salary Disclosure 2007 is a report compiled in response to the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act. The act, passed by the Ontario government in 1996, mandates that organizations receiving public funding are required to release the names, positions and salaries of employees who make more than $100,000. Many of the University of Waterloo’s administrators and professors are on the list. “We pay for these jobs to attract the kind of people we want to have them,” said UW President David Johnston. “My job is to be sure that we have good people in different positions enjoying what they do and helping the university thrive.” Part of ensuring the presence of qualified and innovative people working for

the university is paying the kinds of salaries that attract them. According to Johnston, a committee that compares the wages of university administrators at 13 institutions across the country determines the salaries of UW executives. The committee tries to match administrators at UW with those at other universities who have comparable positions and experience. With 25 years of service as a university president, Johnston acknowledges that he is probably one of the executives with the most experience. He also adds that he’s not surprised that a large number of UW staff are on the list of reported salaries. UW’s reputation is a large contributor to this. “We’re a pretty savvy community,” he said. “The most rewarding [part of my job] is the people,” says Johnston. He went on to say that he enjoys working with the people at UW because of the innovative team-spirit prevalent at the university. In fact, UW’s innovative spirit was what drew him here even after retiring from his presidency at McGill. “My wife said, ‘I thought you were done with that,’” he joked, but added that being a university president “was something I loved.” Johnston originally became part of university administration by accident after being asked to participate

in an academic review at Western. “We did the review,” Johnston said, “and the president of Western said, ‘come and be the dean of law.’ And I said ‘I hadn’t thought about that, sir.’” After that, his career path was set. He went on to be president at McGill for 15 years, returning to teaching for only five years before moving on to UW. “The one thing I do regret about my current job is that I don’t always get contact with students,” said Johnston. “But you only really want to have contact with students if you’ve got something to say.” While — as a former law professor — he’d still have a lot to say in the classroom, he’s content with updating the newest editions of his books and helping students in other ways. Johnston said there’s a big difference between the work he did as a professor and what he does now as an administrator. “When you’re providing administrative leadership in an institution like this,” he said, “I think the contribution is a little more permanent in the sense of enhancing an entire university.” Despite perception that university administrators are paid exorbitant amounts of money, Johnston reveals that they could easily be making much more money in the private sector. For him, however,

it’s not about the money. “We do this because we love the students,” he said. Regardless of what the public might think, Johnston and university administrators like him work hard for their salaries. Johnston’s typical work-week is 70 to 90 hours and he spends most of it out in the community. “Most people believe I spend 90 to 95 per cent of the time in the office,” Johnston said, “but I’m probably only in my office a quarter of the time.” He spends the rest of his time doing a variety

of activities including government relations, alumni affairs and fundraising, among others. In spite of his busy schedule, Johnston insists, “I’m not a workaholic.” He enjoys sports and spending time with his family. He also admits candidly that “I don’t regard what I do as work.” Johnston clearly enjoys what he does and envisions finishing his career at UW. “I think I have the best job in the country,” he said with a smile. araw@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

News Protest: Dialogue between Mennonite and Islamic scholars halted

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

continued from cover

Andrew Abela

A volunteer (right) helps Iranian refugees discuss the ramifications of Monday’s protest rally.

After a quick introduction from Conrad Grebel President Henry Paetkau, Brice Balmer provided his view of peace and religion in society. In reference to the aims of the conference, Reverend Balmer declared that “our devotion to God, our character, and how we live together in a farm society are going to be the subjects of our discussions in the next few days.” As the discussion progressed, the protesters standing at the back of the room held their signs up high and began to grow visibly uneasy. They shouted random statements during the speeches, which escalated in frequency and volume with the introduction of Muslim scholar Dr. Shomali from the Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute in Qom, Iran. While the Shiite Muslim cleric attempted to speak, the angered protesters proudly held up signs that implicated the aforementioned institute with terrorist organizations. Though their graphic signs spoke volumes, shortly after he began, the protestors accompanied the images with a group voice, sounding more powerful than 30, chanting “Down with the Islamic Republic of Iran!” It began with one or two people, but soon all the dissenters joined in and contributed to the loud crescendo. Things escalated further when the political protesters began to commandingly request, “Terrorist out! Terrorist out!” Ignoring pleas from Reverend Balmer to calm down and an offer of an extended question and answer period, the demonstrators continued to yell loudly. This resulted in the prompt departure of the seven-member lecture panel. A look of disappointment found its way upon most of the previously eager faces all around. To the surprise and disappointment of many, the only public forum of the conference had ended abruptly that night, leaving the public no chance to hear what the academics had to say.

The next day, the conference continued as planned in the very same room. This time, however, it was held in a private setting with only one attentive police officer on guard. In full absence of any of the previous evening’s noise, small groups of registered guests engaged in thought-provoking discussion on topics such as mysticism and interfaith peace. Later, Executive Director of the Mennonite Central Committee Ontario Arli Klassen commented on the conference and the public forum that ended in a haphazard political frenzy. Klassen described the protestors who interrupted the public forum as “people who have experienced a lot of personal pain from Iran, and they are not at a place in their lives where they can listen or hear anybody who they feel is connected to painful memories from their lives.” Along with others, Klassen met with the leaders of the protesters on Wednesday, May 23 to personally invite them to the conference and to hear their stories of torture in Iran. There, she learned that the their main issue was that “the Islamic regime in Iran has such a negative reputation on human rights that no one should speak to them because it is tantamount to supporting the government of Iran.” She went on to say that “they did not accept our point of view that it’s important to have dialogue with people that you disagree with, instead of silencing them or cutting them off.” In relation to the protesters’ actions, Klassen noted that “it has been very hurtful and disrespectful to our Iranian guests, and that has been embarrassing and humiliating for us as hosts.” She added that “their perspective is that you must silence the people that you disagree with, and last night, they won. They’re not in a place where they can allow Iranians to have a voice, and I think that is very sad.” aabela@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

“Things escalated further when the political protestors began to commandingly request ‘Terrorist out! Terrorist out!’”

Resurrection College HOUSING Single rooms available for Fall and Winter or Fall and Spring terms in Resurrection College residence. Five minute walk to Student Life Centre. Quiet co-ed residence, meal plan, large common areas, high speed wireless internet, local phone service, parking included.

ptusch@resurrectioncollege.ca or visit: www.resurrectioncollege.ca

E-mail:

News

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

Waterloo world’s Top Intelligent Community

Waterloo celebrates 150 years

Award prompts questions regarding how we gauge intelligence Ashley Csanady assitant editor-in-chief

When the City of Waterloo was recently named the world’s Top Intelligent Community by the Intelligent Communities Forum (ICF), the University of Waterloo was acknowledged as a key influence and factor in Waterloo receiving the award. The award is described as “an honour that acknowledges the community that best exemplifies the development of a prosperous economy based on broadband and information technology,” in a press release issued by the City of Waterloo. Although Waterloo was the smallest city on the Top Seven Intelligent Communities list issued by ICF, innovations such as the Blackberry that have sprung from the region and constant municipal planning for future growth helped Waterloo come out on top. According to a press release issued by the ICF, “The first and most important step took place at the University of Waterloo, founded in 1957 by two businessmen who saw an opportunity to create a high-level technical institution to train local business leaders. In the 1970s, the university established an intellectual property policy that was unheard of in its day; it allowed students and faculty members to own rights in intellectual property they developed at the university.” “This recognition belongs to our community — to the businesses, to the schools, to the universities and colleges, to our libraries, to our notfor-profits — all of whom look for innovative ways to use technology to make Waterloo a better place,” said Hollaran while accepting the award. As for what the university administration is saying, in an interview with Imprint, President David Johnston stated, “We’re celebrating Waterloo being named the most intelligent community in the world, and there’s quite a university contribution to that. I served on the steering committee for that.” Being named the world’s top intelligent community may be a great hon-

our, but the tech-based merit system for the award has some questioning its validity. The IFC website states, “The goal of the award is to increase awareness of the role that broadband communication and information technology play in economic and social development worldwide.” Should intelligence be measured purely in economic growth and innovation, or are social responsibilities, the environment and promoting the arts equally as important? Dean of Arts, Ken Coates, said in an interview with Imprint that there has been a reaction within the arts faculty to the use of the words “intelligent community.” He said that many arts professors are involved in the community — be it through social, environmental, or artistic endeavours — but that we don’t hear about them as much as their tech-related counterparts. “We are a very deeply engaged part of the community,” said Coates of the arts faculty. “I would certainly favour a broader definition of a successful community” that would include an evaluation of environmental action, social programs and the presence of the arts, said Coates. President David Johnston also admitted that maybe Waterloo hasn’t done enough to support the arts. However, he does think “we’re very good with the tools. We’re a pretty savvy community: Blackberry and being high-wired, et cetera. It’s a good community as far as connecting the people to the tools and the people through the tools.” “Now have we done enough to link the museums, and the art galleries… probably not. But one of the projects we’re working on now is the Canada Project and that idea is to digitize—we call it the beyond Google project — first of all the archives of Canada,” Johnston added, explaining how the advancements in technology that have been recognized through this award will also help further the cause of the arts in the region. acsanady@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Michael L. Davenport

Canadian Cadets form part of a parade to celebrate Waterloo’s 150th birthday.

False fire alarms may get expensive Véronique Lecat staff reporter

The SLC had a streak of false fire alarms this past week, sounding off on May 24, May 25 and again on May 28, leading to concerns as to whether the fire department will start to charge for the needless deployment of their trucks. When asked why the fire alarms were activated, fire prevention officer Paul Felhaber responded that burning toast was a likely culprit on at least one occasion. “We’re not sure of the cause. The one on the 24, there was a light smell of burnt toast, so something set off the sensor. The one on the 25 there was no apparent cause for. I was even unaware about the one on Monday [May 28].” The summer weather may have also been a factor. “With this time of year [and] the warm weather, we sometimes have issues with the humidity; it can sometimes set

“We roll four trucks everytime it happens — two pumpers, one aerial and one mobile command unit”

‑ Paul Felhaber Fire prevention officer

[the alarm] off. The sensor senses something that isn’t there,” Felhaber explained. “We roll four trucks every time it happens — two pumpers, one aerial and one mobile command unit.” This causes the false alarms to be a rather pricy affair. According to Felhaber, “the cost is $350 per hour per truck.” The fire department, however, does not charge for false alarms unless they become an ongoing issue. “If we get a great frequency of calls to one building, and they haven’t fixed the sensor, then it’s our call to make it a

IFC’s Top 7 Intelligent Communities 2007 Dundee, Scotland Gangnam, Seoul Issy-les-Moulineaux, France Ottawa-Gatineau, Canada Sunderland, United Kingdom Tallinn, Estonia Available immediately or September 2007

Waterloo, Canada

chargeable call.” Although the alarms were caused by sensors being accidentally set off, intentional “pulls” is an issue that has plagues university campuses. “We work with the university police to find out who did it,” said Falhaber. “They make sure the person is charged or expelled.” The fire department is no stranger to the UW campus, in any case. “We are there [on campus] pretty much every day, whether it be building construction, false alarms, or other troubles.” vlecat@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

News

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

Campaign Waterloo extended? Karina Graf reporter

The Keystone Campaign, a fundraising campaign that solicits donations solely from UW’s faculty, staff and retirees, has raised over $6.8 million since May 1, 2000. One hundred per cent of the money raised goes directly to the university, with the bulk of the money going toward student aid in the form of scholarships, bursaries and awards. The Keystone Campaign, which is gearing up for its annual summer event on June 6, is part of Campaign Waterloo, the fundraising campaign that encompasses the entire university’s fundraising efforts. Campaign Waterloo has exceeded its original goals and was slated to end later this year. However, in light of its success, there is discussion that the campaign may be extended. The Keystone Campaign is co-ordinated by the Office of Development, which is responsible for all of the university’s fundraising efforts. The manager of the campaign, Jennifer Lorette, is the only full-time employee working on the Keystone Campaign. Lorette oversees a small part-time team, as well as approximately 180 dedicated volunteers. Keystone recently won an award from the Canadian Council for Advancement in Education’s (CCAE) Prix D’Excellence Awards. According to the CCAE’s website, the Prix D’Excellence is “the annual awards program […] recognizing outstanding achievements in alumni affairs, public affairs, development, student recruitment and overall institutional advancement.” Keystone won a gold award in the category of Best Program: Development. Keystone falls under the category of annual giving, meaning the amount of money that people can afford to give on a regular basis, as opposed to a large, one-time gift. The original goal of

the campaign was to raise $4.5 million, and this goal was surpassed in December 2004. Since the campaign was still going strong, Keystone set a new goal of having 2007 donors by the year 2007. This goal was surpassed in September 2006. There are about 4,800 faculty, staff and retirees on whom the Keystone Campaign focuses their solicitations. The allocation of donated money is generally decided by the donors. Lorette asserts that they typically encourage donors to allocate donations toward student aid, because UW is “always trying to attract the best and the brightest,” and so student aid receives 55 per cent of the money raised. Twenty-four per cent goes toward academic programs, which includes faculty positions. Eight per cent of the money goes to the library, which is now using the money towards renovations. Another eight per cent of the money goes toward equipment, three per cent goes toward research, and two per cent goes to other initiatives, such as a memorial sitting area outside of the Tatham Centre to honour Bert Barber, UW’s first director of co-operative education. Lorette states that, “for me it’s just a focus of student support. The donor’s the one that decides how specific it’s going to get.” Even more remarkable, when a donor makes a gift, 100 per cent of their donation is used for what they allocate it — there’s no cut off the top. Dr. Amit Chakma, vice-president, academic and provost and professor in the department of chemical engineering reiterates that when faculty, staff and retirees donate money they specify exactly how their donations should be used. Only a very small portion of the money consists of undesignated donations. Chakma relates that “one of our retirees is contributing $100,000 per year in support of a faculty.” He states that most large donations are tied to

specific projects while describing the process of soliciting large donations. He says, “To ask somebody to give large sums of money, what we typically do is we present them with various possibilities. Obviously you’ll do the research, you’ll know about their interests, their background, and so on, so you can present them with […] some projects.” This allows donors to choose from a variety of high priority projects for the university. When asked if the money from Keystone makes a significant contribution to the budget, Chakma described it in the following terms, stating, “In terms of absolute dollar value — not huge, but in terms of impact it is huge. These are not optional dollars that we need; they really are critical dollars that we need because our funding model is such that our revenues from student fees and government grants simply do not cover our expenses. […] Because we are in dire need, anything we get has huge impact. It means not cutting programs, it means buying or having the capacity to buy data projectors for our classrooms and so on.” Furthermore, Chakma stresses the importance of having faculty, staff, and retirees donate their own money. He relates that “the power of Keystone Campaign from that point of view is huge.” He states that when they are soliciting funds outside of the university community, they are able to say, “Look, our employees, our staff members, our retirees are behind it because they believe in the cause and they know that we have [the] need. Those contributions are like

our keystone. They’re fundamental. I do not believe that we would have very much success if we ourselves are not willing to contribute to the cause.” Lorette echoes this message, saying “when we go out and talk to donors that are external to the campaign we can say the people here believe it because they see it every day. It’s important and I think that our faculty staff and retirees really do what they believe in and appreciate the students and what’s going on here and that’s why the Keystone has been so successful.” Keystone also hosts several promotional events throughout the year. The costs for these events are underwritten by the operating budget and sponsorship money. None of the money used toward the events comes from donations. The next event is being held on June 6, and is called “back to the fUWture.” The event will host faculty, staff and retirees for lunch, with games and live music. When asked what she thinks is the best aspect of the campaign, Lorette replied that “it’s the impact that it can have on students.” She also stressed that “one of the things I really like about the campaign is getting to talk to people, whether they’re a volunteer, or a donor, or just someone who works on campus and seeing how much some people absolutely love this place. Like, love this place. It’s very empowering to see how excited people are. And I think it’s cool that people work here and then give part of their paycheques back to here again, because they think it’s so important.”

“... our employees, our staff members, our retirees are behind it because they believe in the cause and they know that we have [the] need.” — Dr. Amit Chakma Vice President Academic and Provost

Opinion

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

opinion@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

An ass out of you and me There’s nothing like an angry protest to make you re-evaluate your values. I would like to think I am a tolerant, liberated person. I would also like to think that I never judge anyone on his or her appearance, religious affiliation, or cultural and ethnic background. But following the on-campus events of Monday, May 28, I really let myself down. I did something so dangerous, so uncalled for, that it embarrassed me to no end. I found myself making assumptions. Upon learning that a protest rally had been planned during the Muslim-Mennonite forum at Conrad Grebel College, I knew immediately that the story would be substantial. But, I was asked, who will be protesting? I dunno…probably an ultra-conservative right-wing fundamentalist group.

Yup, book by its cover. I realized what I’d said and tried to recover. Luckily, the person with whom I was speaking didn’t think anything of it — maybe she made the same assumption. But the damage in my own mind had been done. Muslims talking to Mennonites about peace, and someone’s protesting? It has to be the right-wing WASPs, doesn’t it? After learning that the protestors were Iranian immigrants, I realized that assumptions are dangerous things to make. I was just as wrong to assume the dominant demographic of the protestors as I would have been to assume that the Iranian scholars invited to speak here had planned on launching a holy war on their flight over the Atlantic. Luckily, my assumptions stopped there. It appeared, however, that the security forces at the event kept on assuming. UW police, regional cops and even a riot team as part of a contingent of boys in blue from the Metro Toronto Police were all called to campus to quell a potential uprising. Ambulances stood by, officers were stationed on the roof and smoke bombs were readied. There were about 15 or 20 protesters, and their biggest weapons were their voices.

Sure, the police officers and security coordinators will pin their presence on public security. But would there have been such a fuss from the Five-O if the protestors weren’t Middle Eastern? Maybe. Or maybe it was more assumptions. The noisy protesters halted the public forum; they had accomplished what they’d wanted, and they did it without violence. And their cause was a valid one, right? I mean, they did speak of fighting for human rights and fleeing their home nation under physical oppression. So the protest was a success, or so one would assume — there’s that dangerous word again. But what about the fact that they stifled open peace dialogues with vigilant methods? What about the irony of human rights advocates stamping out free speech? Their cause is assumed to be a good one, and so are their methods. You know what they say when you assume, right? I guess we all make assumptions. And I guess we should all know how dangerous they are. But I’m assuming you already knew that. editor@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Friday, June 1, 2007 — Vol. 30, No. 3 Student Life Centre, Room 1116 University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 P: 519.888.4048 F: 519.884.7800 imprint.uwaterloo.ca Editor-in-chief, Adam McGuire editor@imprint.uwaterloo.ca Advertising & Production Manager, Laurie Tigert-Dumas ads@imprint.uwaterloo.ca General Manager, Catherine Bolger cbolger@imprint.uwaterloo.ca Board of Directors board@imprint.uwaterloo.ca President, Adam Gardiner president@imprint.uwaterloo.ca Vice-president, Jacqueline McKoy vp@imprint.uwaterloo.ca Treasurer, Lu Jiang treasurer@imprint.uwaterloo.ca Secretary, Rob Blom secretary@imprint.uwaterloo.ca Staff liaison, vacant Editorial Staff Assistant Editor, Ashley Csanady Cover Editor, vacant News Editor, Emma Tarswell News Assistant, Adrienne Raw Opinion Editor, Mohammad Jangda Features Editor, Scott Houston Arts Editor, Andrew Abela Science Editor, Brendan Pinto Sports Editor, vacant Photo Editor, vacant Graphics Co-editor, Peter Trinh Graphics Co-editor, Christine Ogley Web Editor, Gunjan Chopra Systems Administrator, Dan Agar Sys. Admin. Assistant, vacant Lead Proofreader, Kinga Jakab

COMMUNITY EDITORIAL

...and all I got was this lousy education One of the earliest memories I can recall from the haze of frosh week was attending the football game. I have never been an avid fan of the sport and it had little impact beyond being yet another chance to meet new students. The Waterloo Warriors were doing poorly, but our spirit remained strong with the rousing chant of “It’s alright, it’s okay, you’re going to work for us some day!” I, like many there, found this amusing. I have come to reflect on this sentiment at the end of my undergraduate career. Only now can I appreciate the significance that expectation had on the years to follow. I, like many others, viewed the university experience that lay ahead not as an education or a chance to improve myself, but as the intervening years separating me from a respected career. I can’t help but feel precocious discussing a subject like this, but I’m certain that it at least deserves some discussion. I am disappointed with my degree. This is not because it wasn’t what I have expected. On the contrary, it was precisely what I had expected. Expectations, however, can and do change over time. My expectations were to learn about physics from capable instructors. How glorious I thought it would be to learn about the way things really work on the biggest, smallest, longest and shortest scales. The mystique of physics really lies in the fact that it is a subject of superlatives. In due course, I gained an understanding of the world that was deemed by my professors sufficient enough to allow me to move onto subsequent levels of study.

Teach a man how to learn on his own, and he might get to eat something other than fish every day. As Vonnegut would say, “so it goes.” As the terms came and went, I learned new things. Work terms, in particular, proved to be especially fertile ground for education. Discussing this phenomenon with my peers, work terms are often described as where they learned the most. You learn a great deal because that’s the nature of most jobs — you have to learn how to do the work. I worry that the future will prove this to be the case less often. Every student is given the mantra, “If you don’t specialize you won’t get a job.” Specialization and employability have become virtually synonymous. Now my feelings have changed. I think more students should enter university with the expectation of learning one thing more than anything else — how to learn. As the saying goes, give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime. I would add one more step in this. Teach a man how to learn on his own, and he might get to eat something other than fish every day. It is my understanding that colleges are meant to provide specific training. With the proliferation of the number of programs offered, universities are becoming more like job training than the more traditional degree. I am thus emerging from university still feeling like a student. This doesn’t surprise me when I see how much my education was geared towards

filling a niche, rather than being trained to find my own. This slow transition has not come to its natural conclusion of industry getting students to pay for their own job training, but the trends are leading us in that direction. If imposed gradually enough, it will simply become a truism. You won’t get a job unless you specialize. A general degree is meaningless. A well-rounded education is obsolete, paid lip service by requiring a single English course for math students, or a token science course for people in arts. Perhaps this is premature. With the exception of a few programs added each year, many programs do offer the chance for personal growth unhindered by the rigors of a specialization. For students interested in pursuing graduate work, specialization is a necessity — but those who follow this path represent a minority of undergraduate students. I still contend that the small number of electives available as a result of the quest for specialization in many programs does more harm than good. This is especially detrimental when these limitations are imposed as early as first year. A restructuring of the system is not required — only the need to be conscious of what your education will ultimately mean to you. — Brendan Pinto bpinto@uwaterloo.ca

Production Staff Steve R. McEvoy, Tim Foster, Kirill Levin, Véronique Lecat, Ellen Ewart, Ryan Duffield, Claire Mousseau, Paul Collier, Monica Harvey, Anya Lomako, Micheal L. Davenport, Peter McDonald Imprint is the official student newspaper of the University of Waterloo. It is an editorially independent newspaper published by Imprint Publications, Waterloo, a corporation without share capital. Imprint is a member of the Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA). Editorial submissions may be considered for publication in any edition of Imprint. Imprint may also reproduce the material commercially in any format or medium as part of the newspaper database, Web site or any other product derived from the newspaper. Those submitting editorial content, including articles, letters, photos and graphics, will grant Imprint first publication rights of their submitted material, and as such, agree not to submit the same work to any other publication or group until such time as the material has been distributed in an issue of Imprint, or Imprint declares their intent not to publish the material. The full text of this agreement is available upon request. Imprint does not guarantee to publish articles, photographs, letters or advertising. Material may not be published, at the discretion of Imprint, if that material is deemed to be libelous or in contravention with Imprint’s policies with reference to our code of ethics and journalistic standards. Imprint is published every Friday during fall and winter terms, and every second Friday during the spring term. Imprint reserves the right to screen, edit and refuse advertising. One copy per customer. Imprint ISSN 07067380. Imprint CDN Pub Mail Product Sales Agreement no. 40065122. Next staff meeting: Monday, June 4, 2007 12:30 p.m. Next board meeting: Tuesday, June 5, 2007 4:00 p.m.

Opinion

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

Smoking away prohibition Pot, ganja, hash, kif, mary jane, reefer, bud, weed: whatever you call it and regardless of whether or not you smoke it, everyone has an opinion regarding whether or not marijuana should be legalized. Whether it’s an apathetic shrug of the shoulders, a vehement “no” or an enthusiastic “yes,” it’s an interesting, complex and deeply rooted debate that, while nowhere near over, may soon be forced to come to a head. The myths of B.C. bud surreptitiously supporting the province through American exports always intrigued me; so, months ago when I spotted the book Bud Inc.: Inside Canada’s Marijuana Industry I was instantly compelled to buy it. Written by Ian Mulgrew, and a finalist for the National Business Book Award, this is not some stoner manifesto, but a serious, economic and analytical look at the marijuana industry in Canada and the subsequent fight for legalization. According to Mulgrew, B.C. exports over $2 billion in pot each year — nearly three per cent of the provincial GDP. In 2000, Canadians spent nearly that much again in domestic consumption; clocking in at approximately $1.8 billion, domestic marijuana sales are just shy of tobacco at $2.3 billion. Remember, these are all estimated figures, based on a black market analysis where the chains of supply and demand are never certain and any and all investment can — quite literally — go up in smoke. Just imagine the possible tax dollars waiting for collection and obstructed only by prohibition. From an economic standpoint alone, legalizing marijuana would be great for our economy. Just think of all the tourist dollars that would trickle our way from our neighbours down south, instead of across the Atlantic to our Dutch friends. Marijuana has become so demonized in it’s 80 or so years of prohibition that debunking years of fear mongering and misconceptions may prove one of the hardest parts of the legalization fight. Even many regular stoners I know accept many negative pot-myths at face value and regard them with the same kind of disdain as a smoker does surgeon general’s warning. Did you know that marijuana has fewer side-effects than Aspirin? Neither did I, but Bud Inc. and numerous other medical sources proved to me that marijuana is even more harmless than I had previously believed. There are no recorded cases of overdose from marijuana alone, there are no proven links to pulmonary ailments and its health benefits are numerous — and still primarily unknown. Marijuana has been shown to help everything from glaucoma to PMS, and it is suggested to potentially help reduce brain damage when administered to trauma victims. Mulgrew also stated that when other countries have legalized pot, reported usage saw little to no increase once the drug was legal. Ninety per cent of Canadians agree that medical marijuana should be legal — not even 90 per cent of Canadians agree that global warming is real. Why, then, is the government still persecuting those trying to supply medical marijuana and putting up roadblock after roadblock for those who are in dire need of relief ? If medical marijuana is okay, and the Reefer Madness style side-effect myths are finally being debunked, why is marijuana still illegal? I spoke to Sgt. Andrew Harrington of the Waterloo Regional Police Service about this very issue, and he expressed fears to me that marijuana is a “gateway drug” and that legalizing it would send the wrong kind of message to our children. This was, of course, after he had informed me that the regional police have been keeping large grow-ops out of residential areas and the subsequent organized crime out of the region — maybe that’s why I’ve heard it’s been so hard to get pot lately. Harrington told me that every crack, meth or coke addict he knows started with pot — of course they did! Where did they start before that? It’s not as if one day — unbeknownst to anyone — little Johnny spontaneously smoked a huge spliff. I’m quite sure little Johnny downed his share of Jack Daniels and/or Marlboros before hitting the bong. Every addict starts somewhere, it’s just a question of when and where. What they choose to start with, be it cough syrup or a joint is impossible to control, regardless of whether or not pot is legal. The phrase “gateway drug” is little more than rhetoric to keep the conservatives happy and pot out of your local coffee shop. Every addict starts somewhere, whether it’s pot, cigarettes, alcohol or caffeine — they’re all drugs. Ironically, the only illegal drug I mentioned is the one with the fewest side effects. Throughout Bud Inc., Mulgrew likens the current attitude towards pot with that towards booze during the 1920s prohibition. He even compares the prohibition-era economic system — that built such Canadian mainstays as Molson and Seagram’s — with today’s Canadian marijuana entrepreneurs “running” bushels instead of barrels to our American comrades. The many marijuana activists, growers, connoisseurs, specialists and chefs he interviewed all used similar diction. They refer to marijuana’s current legal state as “prohibition” and see their fallen buddies in jail as martyr-like crusaders for the legalization cause. How and when — and for Mulgrew and his many interviewees it’s a “when,” not an “if ” — is hard to say, but there is something you can do. Like speakeasies in the roaring ’20s, the covert coffee shops popping up all over Canada hope to take marijuana use to such levels that the police can no longer enforce against it and are forced to legalize. The usage is there; it just isn’t documented. In the 1970s, the government almost legalized pot — how could it not when Margaret Trudeau was sparking a joint behind her RCMP escort — because the numbers were there to support it. Over the last decade and a half, the numbers have risen again — so join the National Organization for the reform of Marijuana Law (NORML) or the Canadian Cannabis Coalition. Make your voice heard and let the government see that the numbers are there. Until marijuana isn’t taboo, until the reefer madness ends, the prohibition will continue. We can only hope that, as Ben Dronkers, progenitor of the Sensi Seeds conglomerate and grower, said so optimistically in Bud Inc., “two generations from now, people will think, ‘What silly people, those who had the drug war.’”

CHristine ogley

acsanady@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Teach English Overseas Intensive 60-Hour Program Classroom Management Techniques Detailed Lesson Planning Comprehensive Teaching Materials Internationally Recognized Certificate Teacher Placement Service Money Back Guarantee Included

465 PHILLIP STREET LOCATION ONLY

746-6893 LIMITED TIME OFFER

Thousands of Satisfied Students

1-800-779-1779 / 416-924-3240

www.oxfordseminars.com

Science

science@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

UW prof wins George Warren Fuller award Monica Harvey staff reporter

Dr. Peter Huck is this year’s winner of the George Warren Fuller Award. The award is given annually by the American Water Works Association to selected members for their “distinguished service to the water supply field in commemoration of sound engineering skill, as well as their brilliant diplomatic talent and constructive leadership.” The award was presented at the Annual Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) Conference held in Collingwood this May. “[It was] a total surprise.” said Huck when asked about his reaction to receiving the award. “It’s a very prestigious group [of recipients] and I feel honoured to be included among them.” His modesty can be misleading as Huck has made numerous contributions to the field of water treatment. Most notably, Huck was on the expert panel for the Walkerton inquiry in 2000, an incident in which poor water quality management and treatment allowed waterborne E. coli bacteria to kill seven people and make 2,300 sick. It was Canada’s worst outbreak of E. coli contamination. His testimony and professional opinion helped establish exactly what happened at Walkerton so that such a tragedy may be prevented from happening again. Huck also serves on the Ontario Drinking Water Advisory Council, which provides consultation directly to the Minstry of the Environment. Huck has helped develop regulations and legislation in the province most recently with regards to source protection and the Clean Water Act. Huck also gives some of the credit

The water industry recognizes the value of the highly qualified people that our program produces [which] helps the whole drinking water community CA A NAD CANADA CA

film days June 1-7

Showtimes at www.princesscinemas.com 4 GREAT CANADIAN FILMS PLAYING ALL WEEK!

THAT BEAUTIFUL

SOMEWHERE

$6 TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS AT THE TURNKEY DESK

6 Princess St. W, Uptown Waterloo

www.princesscinemas.com • 519-88502950

courtesy Ontario water works association

Dr. Peter Huck (left) receives the award for leadership and skill in the water supply field. for receiving the award to his students at the University of Waterloo. “The water industry recognizes the value of the highly qualified people that our program produces [which] helps the whole drinking water community,” he said. One of Huck’s master’s students, Bo Cheyne, won the Innovator of the Year award at the OWWA conference for her research in pathogen (disease -causing bacteria) detection. Huck completed both his Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil

and water resources engineering at the University of Waterloo. He then went on to obtain his Ph.D. from McMaster University in Hamilton in 1977, completing his thesis in chemical engineering, specifically industrial waste contaminated water treatment. Following two years in consulting, Dr. Huck joined the University of Regina in 1979 and moved to the University of Alberta in 1982. He returned to UW in 1993 where he has been a professor and NSERC chairholder

in water treatment as part of the department of civil engineering. With several publications, conference proceedings, papers and internationally-respected academic and consultation experience, it should be no surprise that the Fuller Award is not the first time Huck and his work in the water treatment industry have been recognized. He has also received several publication awards from the AWWA, the Albert E. Berry Medal from the Canadian Society of

Civil Engineers, and the Aquarina Award of the Polish Association of Sanitary Engineers, technicians and SEEN Ltd. for best science-research endeavour in the field of natural environmental protection. To top off all his accomplishments and commitments, he is also known among students as a popular professor with highly recommended classes. mharvey@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Bomber hosts an emerald evening Brendan Pinto science editor

Green Bomber night, held two weeks ago, offered a forum for the environmental groups of Waterloo. In attendance were the University of Waterloo Sustainability Project (UWSP), Clearing a Path, the Campus Greens, the University of Waterloo International Health Development Association (UWHIDA), the Genocide Action Group, Zimride Student Network, Engineers Without Borders and the Forum for Independent Thought. The event has altered its course from previous years. Previously it had included live music but this particular event focused more on communication between the student groups. Sustainability has appeared more often in the press as the dictum of the latest environmental movement. Its essence is cited as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to

meet their own needs.” It works brella of UWSP, meetings such as well as a philosophy because it this are meant to facilitate commufollows a more tempered approach nication between the groups. This to environmentalism. Previously, is a step taken to avoid redundanenvironmental discipline required cies of action between the groups the minimization of environ- and allow them to share thoughts mental impact. and ideas that This can be reinforce their Sustainability: slightly vague efforts. a n d i s v e r y meeting the needs of Facebook apmuch relative. peared to be a the present without recurring trend The goal of environmenthe compromising the throughout talism is made night. Virtually clearer by foe ve r y s t u d e n t ability of future cusing more on group in attengenerations to meet dance has linked strategies that avoid (essentheir own website their own needs tially) permathrough the sonent damag e cial networking to resources humans have come site. This has potentially made it to rely on. easier for students to connect with Throughout the evening, rep- the initiatives. While this method resentatives from the different of reaching out to students is still groups gave short speeches. They in its infancy, organizers have been outlined the directives of their quick to implement it. particular organization, and ofA number of organizations fered details about measures being brought posters displaying a few undertaken. Coming under the um- more details. Among these were

displays by the Sustainability Technology Education Project (STEP), Clearing a Path, Waste Management, Green Roofs Over Waterloo (GROW) and the naturalistic Landscaping Team. The majority of the night was allotted for the attendees to mingle with members of other organizations. Social networking was a goal of the event. The end of the event featured a debate between Debate Society members John Soltys and Timothy Foster over Canada’s involvement in and commitment to the Kyoto Protocol. For students who consider themselves environmentalists, there are a number of paths that can be followed. Each is unique and possesses different merits. They are often the initiative of the students who run and participate in each project. This week Imprint examines in brief each of the groups on the next two pages. bpinto@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Science

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

UWSP is the umbrella organization for the environmental groups on campus, with the recent additions of the Campus Sustainability Assessment Framework and Zimride. It leads the way for an environmentally responsible campus. Profiles of each group within UWSP provides a roadmap for the UW environmentalist student.

Written contributions by: Basma Anabtawi, Ashley Csanady, Monica Harvey, Brendan Pinto and David Yip. Graphics by Peter Trinh.

Green Roofs Over Waterloo (GROW) is a group at the University of Waterloo with a focus on promoting sustainable building design and increasing local and campus environmental awareness. It functions under the help and direction of the University of Waterloo Sustainability Project (UWSP). The idea originally began in Europe and is slowly being adopted by North American associations and universities. The green roofs concept consists of including vegetative gardens into the design structure of upcoming buildings. Whether the green patches are incorporated as roofs or as indoor and outdoor green walls, the result is the same — a cleaner, healthier, more diverse environment. GROW has been influencing many changes such as the green wall located inside the ES Building. Green buildings work to include many different architectural and civil design concepts from natural lighting to energy conservation and waste reduction. Although green buildings are costly at first, they conserve by maximizing energy efficiency to ensure that all resources are at their optimum usage. They reduce unhealthy water runoff while also limiting heat loss during winter and air conditioning use in the summer. GROW aspires to influence the incorporation of green roofs into newly built infrastructure on campus. GROW is driven by the great benefits of cleaner air and a more naturally diverse university campus. “We are now looking to inspire change at an administrative level on the sustainable (or more specifically, not-so-sustainable) state of the school buildings and actions of the operations staff,” said Jenna Van Draanen, a health studies student and member of GROW. GROW’s upcoming agenda includes working on changing some of UW’s regulations to improve energy efficiency on campus. Jenna Van Draanen continued by saying, “We have recently drafted a proposal that outlines the particular areas on campus that are in serious need of energy conservation and improved sustainability practices, and the precise steps that University staff and faculty can take to improve the current practices and buildings. We ultimately hope that when the University takes action on making its campus more environmentally friendly, students will be inspired to do the same in their homes and lives.” For more information or to get involved, check out GROW’s website at www.grow.uwaterloo.ca.

e r en T G s u ea p

In a way, waste management is everyone’s responsibility. To do your part, simply put your waste in the appropriate boxes — blue boxes for recyclables, grey boxes for fine paper, composting bins where available for organic products and finally general garbage in the trash can. But what happens once it’s in the bin? In 1990, UW created the position of waste management co-ordinator, responsible for working “closely with staff, faculty and students to promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling on campus”. The co-ordinator, Patti Cook, oversaw many environmental projects on campus, such as a 48 per cent reduction in solid waste from 1997 to 2004, the creation of a guideline to eliminate vehicle idling on campus and the elimination of pesticides on campus. However, “senior management has chosen not to replace that position,” says Tom Galloway, director for custodial and grounds services. This is despite the Waste Management’s website’s assertion that “A new waste management co-ordinator will be selected for replacement for Fall 2007.” Custodial and Grounds Services is responsible for collecting waste from refuse and recycling bins at Waterloo. Staff remove and empty the containers regularly into the appropriate yard containers, which are then collected by the waste services company, Water Services Inc. (WSI), to be transferred to a landfill or recycling facilities. Fine paper is collected by Central Stores to be recycled separately. Other waste such as scrap metal is also recycled by Central Stores, and hazardous wastes are the responsibility of the Department of Chemistry, with the involvement of Health and Safety. As for new projects, there are no specific plans for expansion of any programs such as composting. However, custodial and Grounds Services is still charged with “responding to any changes in legislation” and is also open to facilitating new initiatives by individuals or departments.

FootSteps to Conservation is a not-for-profit student environmental initiative that aims to promote the maintenance and conservation of hiking trails in Canada. According to their website, “FootSteps to Conservation is a group of dedicated young students working to provide public awareness of Ontario’s environmental-sensitive issues.” “The whole idea of sustainability and environmentalism makes you think of nature and human development together. What better way to promote the environment than through hiking trails?” said founder Rob Blom, fourth year mathematical physics student at UW, when asked about the aim of his initiative. Last summer, Blom and Ayden Sherritt, a zoology student from the University of Guelph, walked the entire Bruce Trail. They raised over $2,200 to help maintain the Bruce Trail. “Because of my focus on the Campus Sustainability Assessment Framework and work on the UWSP board, my efforts have been pushed from FootSteps to Conservation,” said Blom when asked about future initiatives for FootSteps to Conservation. Blom hopes to get FootSteps to Conservation accepted under the Sierra Youth Coalition, an environmental network across Canada run by students for students. This would allow FootSteps to Conservation to be implemented on other campuses throughout Canada. Blom does not plan to pursue any fundraising endeavours this summer.

There have been many efforts to increase sustainable practices here at the University of Waterloo, but one group, “Clearing a Path” (CAP), is hoping to make it a reality. Justin Williams and Kristina Domsic founded the group in 2005 after an environment and resource studies project on greening the campus and community, where Justin and Kristina were trying to have the University of Waterloo commit to the Talloirses Declaration. The Talloirses Declaration is a document that outlines ten steps towards “creating an equitable and sustainable future for all humankind in harmony with nature” and focuses on the idea that universities have a major role in making a sustainable lifestyle possible. At the same time, Darcy Higgins, vice-president internal (VPI) for Feds, is trying to create a Sustainability Office for the University. The three students are working together, and CAP has begun to make ground. The group is currently focused on setting up a Sustainability Office for the school to ensure that they have the institutional support and power to follow through with any initiatives they create. They are also trying to gather more support and awareness for the group throughout the school through events and networking with other student societies. CAP organized the ES Envisioning Event on March 10, 2007, where students, staff and faculty met and discussed the opening of a Sustainability Office on campus. Another successful event hosted by CAP was a student forum held with Dr. Michael M’Gonigle, one of the writers of Planet U, a book describing how universities are leading the sustainability movement. Events to look forward to this summer are still being planned but CAP is hoping to have at least two. You can check the University of Waterloo Sustainability Project (UWSP) website at http://client.summerhilldesign.com/UWSP for event information. CAP is planning on having their own website on-line by the end of the Spring term. A great way to get involved now is to attend their weekly meetings held at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays in room 3102 on the third floor of the SLC where CAP discusses plans for upcoming events, environmental issues on campus, and potential sustainability projects.

STEP, or the Sustainable Technology Education Project, is a student organization that acts to promote green energy on campus, founded in 2002 by Jeff DeLoyde, an engineering student. Their first project was the installation of a solar panel array on top of Fed Hall, raising $40,000 from university and community sponsors to complete the project. The array is rated for two kilowatts — about the power consumption of a hairdryer on “high,” and a few really bright incandescent light bulbs. New plans for the solar array include a new power inverter that allows live data monitoring. This data will be made available on the STEP website for real-time information on the solar array’s performance and $2500 has already been raised from the university community. STEP is also looking to raise another $10,000 from business sponsors to finish the project. Another one of STEP’s projects is to install solar collectors to heat the water in the PAC pool. Originally slated for a Spring 2006 installation, the installation will now have to wait until the roof on the PAC is replaced. STEP’s current project is the installation of a horizontal-axis wind turbine on campus. This is a wind-turbine whose configuration resembles that of a common electric fan used to cool people down in the summer. Moreover, $8,500 has been raised by STEP to install a meteorological tower. This tower will assess the wind resources in campus, which will help determine the best place to install within the turbine. Additionally, STEP plans to demonstrate other configurations of wind turbines as well.

The Naturalistic Landscaping Team (NLT) was started in 2002. NLT has a much more unorthodox mandate compared with other groups under the umbrella of UWSP. The goal of the organization is to augment the current vegetation on campus with local flora. Ecology professor Larry Lamb is the expert consultant for the group. Using his work at the university, NLT has planted several gardens around the campus already: outside both ES1 and ES2, on the hill beside Needles Hall, adjacent to the Feds office outside the SLC and on the north side of Columbia Lake which was actually created as a ERS 490 thesis project. The group has already made a significant mark on campus. The gardens, which are in no way manicured, may not satisfy most people’s aesthetic sense but that isn’t the imperative. While other gardens on campus are primarily ornamental, the gardens I visited provide a nice cool place to relax, serving more for function than form. The first garden was a memorial for the late Professor Robert Dorney. Species native to the area such as eastern red bud and prickly ash dot the outside of the ES building. Students buy the plants from nurseries outside Guelph and in the town of Alma among others. Next Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., NLT will begin work on their latest garden outside the Grad House near the Physics and RCH buildings. Longtime member Tegan Renner encourages anyone interested to drop by and check it out — and maybe even get your hands a little dirty.

Distractions Crossword

Campus Question

Timothy Foster

What makes Waterloo an intelligent community? By Michael L. Davenport and Gunjan Chopra

“Nanotech engineering.” Vzair Chutani

1B nanotech engineering

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

“The geese.” Matt Waller

1B mechatronics engineering

Across 1. Fly high 5. Oregon capital 10. British musician Bush 14. Ingredient in fertilizer and plastics 15. Yellow-brown 16. American smell 17. Limited 19. Lower female voice range 20. Dash opposite 21. Unit in multiples of 101.3 kPa 22. Story of the battle of Troy 23. Defying expression 28. Concluding stanza 30. Near-indigo 31. British comic magazine 32. Desiring neither male nor female 36. Restrain 37. Greek goddess of farming 39. Charlemagne’s favourite cheese 41. Answer 43. Male badgers 44. Convenient metal-handling unit 46. Moroccan capital 47. Uncertain 52. Paper-barked tree 53. Neither earlier nor later 54. Female mink 57. Latin, and others (2 words) 58. Fast official report 62. Internet predecessor ____ net 63. Destination of all rainfall basins 64. ____ and bolts 65. Multiple sport events 66. Public engagement announcment 67. Animal home Down 1. Consonant that doesn’t require vocal cords 2. Sandwich cookie brand 3. Hibernate during Summer 4. Scab 5. Winter sports equipment

“Life experience to go along with academics.” Natasha Stefanovic 1B math

“Hot chicks!” Leo Gimenez Emily Fleming Sarah Glover

6. Eastern pacifistic doctrine 7. Network of nearby computers 8. Scrape by 9. Smallest microbial contamination to cause a reaction 10. Cuddly Australian eucalyptus eater 11. Make it up on the spot 12. Sum 13. Wear away 18. EM wave communication system 22. Wild African goat 24. 3 p.m. canonical time 25. Russian kingdom 26. Feint 27. Angers 28. Tidal retreat 29. Not far 33. German submarine 34. Interlaced foliage ornament

35. Turkish currency 37. Ice cream holder 38. Engineering, not English 40. Ontario’s time-zone 42. Most essential part 43. Compliments one’s brain 45. Dorothy’s heartless companion 47. Typical red construction material 48. Saltpeter 49. Curtain 50. Splendor 51. Subjects or objects 55. Exits 56. Legendary land of Buddhist scriptures 58. Male swan 59. South American tuber 60. All five Village people 61. Food and lodging business

Sudoku Timothy Foster

May 18th Solutions

1B chemical engineering

2 6 7 8 9 3 4 1 5 1

“Because the RIM jobs attract people.” Natalyia Becker Rohan Lyall

2B math and business 2B math and engineering

3B arts accounting

S E

Difficulty: Medium

House Ad Barry Nguyen 2B kinesiology

R E

O N O

I T

4 7 2 3 5 8 9 6 1

6 3 8 4 1 9 5 2 7

A 21

N 44

P A C

O N O R

E 53

M M

P N

S T

T O

A N

A 31

W R

8 1 4 6 3 5 7 9 2

E 45

7 5 9 1 2 4 6 3 8

3 2 6 9 8 7 1 5 4

5 9 1 7 6 2 8 4 3

E 29

1B math

9 8 3 5 4 1 2 7 6

Steven Favron

Veronica Strauss Marina Gobran

“Because I live here.”

“We have an abundance of universities and colleges.”

“The two universities.”

1 4 5 2 7 6 3 8 9

Features

features@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

UW entrepreneur spans the WWW Scott Houston features editor

Could you simultaneously run a business and go to school full time? Brandon Aubie, a fourth-year UW math student and entrepreneur can — and is doing well for himself, too. Aubie has a business making websites for sports teams around the world, based right here in Waterloo. The business started while Aubie was in high school when his father asked him to do a website for his junior hockey team in Kitchener. Since then, he has expanded to 151 clients in six countries: Canada, U.S., Chile, South Africa and the UK. Aubie started his company his first year at UW, officially naming it Elecor Solutions, and running his website under the name mySportSite. Just this past March, his company was incorporated and is now mySportSite Inc. Aubie’s start-up costs were both high and low. The monetary cost, he says, was minor — all he had to pay for was the domain name for his site. The time commitment was a little bigger — he had to design and code the site, which took time, something he was trying to save his customers. What Aubie has designed his site to do is be an automated website creator, no programming required. It is backed by MySQL and runs on PHP scripts. The clients need not know what these things are. All they need to know is how to type. “I’ve designed this site so sports coaches can use it. Anybody who knows how to turn their computer on and send e-mail can use my website,” says Aubie. And it’s true. Looking at the editing part of the website, you can see just how easy it is. You can easily add player names, statistics, positions and a team schedule. When you put in results for a game, the site will automatically update overall statistics for you. Everything is drag and drop — much like a Facebook profile — and you can even add what Aubie calls “widgets:” a weather report, polls and a schedule box. Aubie also does his own technical support, so when a customer has a question like “when I update my players, X doesn’t happen,” he’s right there for them. He also fixes any bugs his customers may find. The main difference, he says, between his company and other companies is that “my websites cost money, while other companies give stuff away for free. “The difference is they might have ads on their page, might not have the support there, or the website might not look as good. But with mine you pay a yearly fee, and, in terms of a team or league budget, it’s quite nominal. But it’s for the people who appreciate it and are willing to pay for it. And the people have proven there is a market.” Balancing school and his business was “not hard,” Aubie said. “I can put one off for a minute if I need to. But the major issue is having an issue with the website. For example if the server went down I might have classes[…] At times there [were] issues, but most of the time, it’s just a time management thing. You put priority where priority is needed that day.” Aubie never received any course credits for his time spent on his business as he is not in co-op, but he says that you can talk to John Cullen of

Michael L. Davenport

Brandon Aubie displays his laptop to show the clean lines and sophisticated style of his website. co-op and career services in the Tatham Centre if you want to get co-op credit for your entrepreneurial endeavour. If you want to start a business while you are in school, Aubie said there are resources such as

forgivable loans. He elaborated, “They loan you money and if your business tanks you wouldn’t owe any of it back — but if it’s successful, you would owe money back.” The other commitments are up to you. If you are really good with time

management and money, you might want to look into starting your own business. It just might pay off in the end. shouston@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Low Finance Rates by Volkswagen Finance

O.A.C.

Features

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

It’s June, fly your rainbow flags June is Gay & Lesbian Pride Month — and it has been ever since June of 1969, when the modern gay and lesbian civil rights movement was born. At the time it was common for the New York police to raid bars, restaurants, and clubs where gay members of the community were known to hang out. The police would enforce obscure laws, drag out patrons, beat the gender non-conformist, and often make unjust arrests. Such a raid took place at a popular gay bar, the Stonewall Inn, on June 27, 1969. But on this night, the lesbians, gay men and transgendered people decided that they had had enough and fought back violently against the would-be arresting officers. When word spread about this confrontation with the police, the gay/lesbian community and their supporters took to the streets that night and for many nights after the altercation to protest the mistreatment historically inflicted upon the gay/lesbian community.

These protests became known as the Stonewall Rebellion and were the catalyst for the modern political movement for gay and lesbian liberation — a calling for gay pride and action to secure basic civil rights. Before the 1960s, many people were at a loss over how non-heterosexuals should be categorized — aside from the derogatory terms often used by un-accepting members of the straight community. The term “homosexual” is not preferred because it places too much emphasis on the sexual aspects of identifying as LGBT. There is much more to being gay than who one takes to bed; it is a physical and emotional connection between two people (just like for heterosexual couples). Much after Stonewall Rebellion, in the mid 1990s, we began using the terms like LGBT to refer to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered folks. The gay liberation/human rights movement has worked to produce a lot of very positive changes and promote a better understanding and acceptance of the LGBT community, but unfortunately in many parts of the world the fight still goes on. This month learn something new about gay history, sign some petitions for gay rights, watch a gay pride parade, rent some gay or lesbian porn — and give our LGBT brothers, sisters and brothers/sisters your support.

...after the Stonewall Rebellion, we began using the terms like LGBT to refer to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgendered folks.

Queer culture over the years Shayna Sparling’s abridged list of important dates in gay history, courtesy of Wikipedia (May 31, 2007).

54 C.E. - Nero becomes Emperor of Rome. Nero marries two men in legal ceremonies, with at least one spouse accorded the same honours as an empress. Gay relationships are accepted and institutionalized in this time period. 1102 - The Council of London takes measures to ensure that the public — quite tolerant of homosexuality at the time — believes that it is sinful. This marks a significant shift in church attitudes towards homosexuality, which previously had been more or less indifference, or very mild condemnation. Many priests are homosexual at this time. 1649 - The first known conviction for lesbian activity in North America occurs in March when Sarah White Norman is charged with “lewd behaviour” with Mary Vincent Hammon in Plymouth, Massachusetts. 1836 - The last known execution for homosexuality in Britain. 1933 - The Nazi Party bans homosexual groups. Some homosexuals are sent to concentration camps. Nazis burn the library of Magnus Hirschfeld’s Institute for Sexual Research, and destroy the Institute. Denmark decriminalizes homosexuality this same year. 1945 - Upon liberation of concentration camps by Allied forces, those interned for homosexuality are not freed, but are required to serve out the full term of their sentences. 1973 - The American Psychiatric Association removes homosexuality from its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 1978 - First use of the Rainbow flag as a symbol of gay and lesbian pride. 1988 - Sweden is the first country to pass laws protecting gays and lesbians regarding social services, taxes and inheritances. 1989 - Denmark is the first country in the world to enact civil union laws for same-sex couples, with most of the same rights as marriage. 1992 - The World Health Organization removes homosexuality from its International Statistical Classification of Diseases

CELEBRATE YOUR INNER SENIOR

1994 - The American Medical Association denounces supposed cures for homosexuality. Canada grants refugee status to homosexuals fearing for their wellbeing in their native country. 1995 - The Supreme Court of Canada rules that sexual orientation is a prohibited ground of discrimination under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 1999 - California adopts domestic partner law. France enacts civil union laws (PACS) accessible to same-sex couples. 2001 - Same-sex marriage in the Netherlands is legalized. 2001 - Same-sex union legalized in Germany; some of the same rights as marriage are given. 2004 - Massachusetts legalizes same-sex marriage in May while 11 other U.S. states ban the practice through public referenda in the November elections. In Canada, 85 per cent of the population live in a province or territory allowing same-sex marriage 2005 - Same-sex marriage legalized in Canada and Spain. California extends some marriage rights to same-sex couples. 2006 - The International Conference on LGBT Human Rights is held in Montreal. The United States Senate fails to pass the Federal Marriage Amendment. Missouri legalizes homosexuality between consenting adults. South Africa legalizes same-sex marriage. The Israeli High Court orders Israeli law to recognize same-sex marriages performed abroad.

All events are free in the Student Life Centre Bring Your WATCARD!!! www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca

2007 - The Equality Act 2006 comes into force for the UK, with provisions protecting people from discrimination in goods and services on the grounds of sexual orientation and establishing the Commission for Equality and Human Rights.

Features

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

Don’t be cobbin’, eat some corn Do you have a recipe or photo that is making you beam with pride and have a desire to let the world know it? Or perhaps you just want to talk ‘food’ and get some tips to ensure culinary perfection whenever you are in the kitchen. I have the cure for such ailments: familiarize yourself with the world of community-based food websites. One such website is a superb one-stop shop where you can look for recipes posted by folks like you and me who enjoy a great meal. The additional appeal in this is that none of the recipes are too intimidating or complex to try. There are other areas to which you can navigate such as tips, methods and advice; meal planning; and the ability to search through recipies by cuisine, occasion, ease of preparation or dietary restrictions. Another tab called Community allows you to join their virtual club. By signing up for a free membership, you can post your own recipes and photos, add your comments to recipes you’ve tried on the site, chat with others in forums and subscribe to online newsletters. With all these reinforcements, you are guaranteed

that whatever recipe you select will render delicious results. I recommend two sites: allrecipes. com and recipezaar. com. These userfriendly sites not only provide the familiar but also encourage you to trek into the unknown (I saw a recipe for Yam Brownies!) Reverting back to the subject of skills, what I like is that many of these sites provide you with an arsenal of techniques. When you sop up this information, you will know the ins and outs of any food. This is also great for when you’re a student with a food budget. For instance, knowing which foods are in season or strategies for reviving and saving your recipe if disaster strikes are very useful things to know. As a result, you will be able to face your food du jour with a confident smile and know that you will be directing it towards savoury goodness — not something that could end up in the compost. The recipe I will provide is corn on the cob. You raised an eyebrow, didn’t you? I know, you’re thinking, “anyone can make corn on the cob;

Once you make your corn this way, you’ll never go back to any other conventional methods such as microwaving, steaming, grilling or baking. Boiling appears to be the key. You will get sweet, crisp corn with the use of sugar rather than salt. Salt tends to toughen the corn. Some additional tips: when shopping, make sure you select fresh corn. The leaves should be green and pliable. The silk should be dry, not soggy. Avoid purchasing corn with their husks removed. It is probably old. The husk keeps it fresher. Ingredients: 8 ears of corn 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp white vinegar Cold water (enough to cover the corn completely) Equipment: 8-12 qt stockpot with a tight-fitting lid Method:

Tiffany Li

it is so easy you don’t need directions from a recipe!” Yes, that is true — to a certain extent. Remember that it is the method in which you prepare that distinguishes a superb dish from a mediocre one. This includes even familiar vegetables like corn. Grilling aromas are blanketing the air as we bask in the summer season. Have no fear though; this vegetable does not need to compete for space on your barbecue. tli@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Campus Bulletin VOLUNTEER Distress Line volunteers wanted – Canadian Mental Health Association is seeking caring volunteers to provide supportive listening and crisis deescalation to callers living in Waterloo Region. Please call 519744-7645, ext 300. Summer volunteer opportunities with Grand River Hospital/Cancer Centre. Information sessions will be in March, April and early May. Please call 519-749-4300, ext 2613 or e-mail volunteer@grandriverhospital.on.ca for details. Volunteer Services — City of Waterloo — 519-888-6488 or 519-8880409 or volunteer@city.waterloo. on.ca — “Celebrate Waterloo” seeks volunteers for many positions for this summer’s events from parade to picnic activities.”Waterloo Home Support Services” needs drivers, shoppers, etc. “Aquatics” looking for volunteers with bronze medallion qualifications. Call the above numbers for information. Volunteer Action Centre – 519-7428610 or www.volunteerkw.ca for more info on the following ... “Raise a lab” for an autism child. All food and veterinary care is covered along with puppy training classes. For more information email gstephenson@nsd. on.ca, or call 519-623-4188 ext.22. “The Literacy Group” is looking for board members to help adult learners. Please contact Carol Risidore at carol@theliteracygroup.com or 519- 743-6090. “Kids on the block,” a disability awareness puppet program for children in grade 1-6 is looking for volunteers for the summer camp. Call Douglas at 519-571-6788 or email douglas@ilcwr.org. “Participation House” is looking for a volunteer who could practice sign language with someone who have a special interest in developing this skill. Please contact

Elsa at 519-742-9424 or email elsa@ phwaterloo.org. “Join JM Drama’s” comedy for the community, learn how to make others laugh without memorizing a script. Please call 519745-6565 or email c4tc@jmdrama. org. “Print room volunteer” needed For details, contact 519-888-6488, or volunteer@city.waterloo.on.ca.

CAREER SERVICES

For more information on 2007 workshops, please visit the Career Services website at www.careerservices. uwaterloo.ca. June 5 – Exploring Your Personality Type – TC1112, 2 to 4 p.m. June 7 – Successfully Negotiating Job Offers – TC1208, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

CHURCH SERVICE

St. Bede’s chapel at Renison College offers worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. or take a break mid-week with a brief silence followed by Celtic noon prayers on Wednesdays. Beginning Janaury 21 there will also be a 4 p.m. worship. For more info call 519-8844404, ext 28604 or mcolling@renison.uwaterloo.ca.

UPCOMING

Sunday, June 3, 2007 17th annual Homer Watson House & Gallery exhibition from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. Address: 754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener. Call 519-748-4377 for more information. Monday, June 4, 2007 Air quality presentations at UW – National Environment Week – June 4, 3 to 4:30 p.m., AL113 – “Climate Change Briefing.” June 6: 3 to 4:30 p.m., AL113 – “Overview of Air Quality in Ontario.” For more info call 519-888-4567, ext 32574. Wednesday, June 13, 2007 Info session by Lime Wire at Tatham

Centre, room 2218A. For more info www.limewire.org or .com. Friday, June 15, 2007 Project READ’s third annual Ladies Links for Literacy, Women’s “Best Ball” Golf Tournament at Grand Valley Golf and Country Club. To register or donations e-mail jane@projectread.ca or 519-570-3054.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hey students! Tune in weekly to “Morning Drive” with DJ Cool at CKMS 100.3FM for important info on what is happening locally, on campus and in your area. Music, fun and more — morningdrive1@yahoo.ca. Turnkey Desk Recycles Batteries. Drop your old batteries to the blue bin at Turnkey. Spring is maintenance time – even for your pets. It’s time to make sure your pet has proper I.D. in case of becoming missing. It is a free service – sign up at www.creaturecomfort.ca or call 519-664-3366 for more information. Row for Heart – learn to row. Register a crew of five or as an individual. Nine week lessons start the week of June 18. Call 519-571-9600 for more information.

FINANCIAL AID

June, 2007 Some grant cheques are available for pick-up. Stop by the Student Awards Office to see if yours is here! June 15, 2007 - Last day to submit Undergraduate Bursary Application for spring term. Recommended submission date for 2007/2008 OSAP application for fall term. June 20, 2007 - Deadline for OSAP reviews for spring term. Start applying for fall 2007 now on the OSAP website. Check out http:// safa.uwaterloo.ca for a full listing of all our scholarships and bursaries.

Pull husks and silky threads off the corn. Cut off any blemishes with a small, sharp knife. Cut off a bit of the stems if they can’t fit in the pot. Fill pot to 3/4. Bring water to a rolling boil, then add sugar and vinegar. Drop all the corn (or in batches if your pot can’t accommodate) in the large pot and cover with lid. Boil for seven minutes, then turn off heat and take pot off the burner.

Choose to eat corn with sweet butter and a dash of salt. You can take all the corn out and put in on a platter, or you can keep the ones you aren’t eating in the warm water for another 10 minutes. However, take them out after this time or the corn will become tough. Serves four.

Classifieds HOUSING

HELP WANTED

Premium three-bedroom townhouse unit in a professionally managed student complex. Perfect for students, close to UW campus. Now renting May or September 2007. Call Perry now at 519-746-1411 for all the details and to set up a showing. Room for rent for a quiet individual in a detached home near both universities. Parking and all amenities. Please call 519-725-5348. Attention Cambridge School of Architecture students! Live conveniently and comfortably right across the street from school in this beautifully renovated apartment. 4, 8 and 12-month leases available with excellent signing bonuses and rental incentives! Call Perry at 519-746-1411 for more details. A perfect four bedroom apartment to live in comfortably within a short walking distance to both campuses. Enjoy the convenience of living in a great location close to many shopping amenities and the life of Uptown Waterloo. Call Perry now at 519-7461411 to set up a viewing today. Three bedroom apartment Hazel Street $400 includes utilities and parking. Also two bedroom apartment $900 and five bedroom $350. Also eight rooms at 120 Columbia $400 plus. Call 519-746-6327 or 519501-1486. Five bedroom house – renovated, walking distance to both universities, quiet neighborhood, available September 1, central heating, air conditioning, laundry. Call 519-575-1973. Only one bedroom left – fall 2007 – very clean house located on Quite Street, 15 minute walk or two minute car ride to UW. Newly renovated, free parking and laundry, 12 month lease. E-mail tollgate295@hotmail.com or call 416-266-3351.

Weekend counsellors and relief staff to work in homes for individuals with developmental challenges. Minimum eight-month commitment. Paid positions. Send resume to Don Mader, KW Habilitation Services, 108 Sydney Street, Kitchener, ON, N2G 3V2. Imprint Publications is needing a Systems Administrator. If you have advanced knowledge of linux-based small office networks, this will be a perfect part-time position for you with flexible hours. $11 per hour. Email resume to editor@imprint.uwaterloo.ca.

Sports

sports@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

No rest for the weary Warrior

Ashley Csanady

Adam McGuire editor-in-chief

While stadiums and arenas empty for good during the spring term at UW, the life of a varsity athlete doesn’t end with the final whistle of the competitive season. Most onlookers and classmates of athletes at UW know what the time demands are like for the Warriors — the pressures of balancing readings, exams, papers, daily practices and weekend-long road trips are well documented. But ask any high-performance athlete — including the ones at UW — and they’ll tell you their athletic endeavour is a year-round commitment. But while many recreational athletes may find it hard to stay focused with game action so far away, the dedication to off-season training is clearly beneficial among varsity athletes. “We get our program from the coaching staff,” said second-year UW women’s hockey player Jo-Ann Scott. “It starts the beginning of June. It is usually around six [workouts] a week.” While the training programs may seem intensive to onlookers, Scott said that motivation is never an issue, especially considering the disappointing way in which the season ended for the Warriors’ women’s hockey team. “You just remember what it felt like to lose out to Queens [in a 3-1 loss in the opening

round of OUA playoffs],” said Scott, “and how we don’t want it to happen again.” With the motivation clearly in place, the nearly once-a-day workouts are arduous, but well worth it in the eyes of those partaking in the rigorous exercises. UW men’s hockey forward David Edgeworth was cited by Warriors’ head coach Brian Bourque as a player that conducts “particularly intensive” off-season workouts, something that is concurrent with his role as a sparkplug for the Warriors on the ice. “I usually split up my workout,” said Edgeworth, a second-year kinesiology major. “Mondays and Tuesdays I will do upper and lower body work. On Wednesdays I’ll do a speed workout, then I’ll rotate them again for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I’ll do a lot of power and speed combinations.” Edgeworth’s coaching staff, much like his female counterparts, will also have a prepared regimen for their players, although Edgeworth said each Warrior will also work on specific items of their game via off-ice training sessions. “With me, the big thing I need to improve on is getting faster and stronger,” Edgeworth said. “I do a lot of conditioning,” added Scott. “I also work on my shot and specifically on my stick handling — keeping my head up — and all kinds of relative stuff [to hockey].” See OFF-SEASON, page 17

Michael L. Davenport

Healthy body, healthy mind For the simplest way to be active, follow Vince Chan and Sarah Sun’s lead by tossing the disc. Andrew Dilts reporter

Let’s face it — I love spending time on the Bomber patio. Just sitting, chilling out with friends, enjoying the Bomber’s regular specials. I also spend a fair amount of time sitting around in other places on campus: sleeping through classes, researching in the library, or glued to a computer doing homework. While I know that I’m not alone in my sedentary habits here at UW, I also know that I’m not alone in remaining quite active. I need look no further than the beloved Bomber patio to see one of the campus’ two beach volleyball courts, often a popular location for summer sport. Just beyond the sands of the volleyball court, are flying disc players on the B2 green, a whole host of rollerbladers and cyclists on the paths between, not to mention joggers and many other members of the UW community who remain active during the spring and summer. Informal group activities crop up everywhere — pick-up games of ultimate on the Village Green, throwing around a baseball on Grad House hill, and many more. A few days ago, perhaps as a result of UW’s ever-shrinking green space, I caught a group of students playing what appeared to be a pick-up game of cricket in the parking lot out behind the Optometry building. In addition to individual activities and pick-up sports, UW also supports formally organized activities for thousands of students. Campus Recreation organizes intramural leagues for sports ranging from basketball to volleyball, from water polo to dodgeball. Traditional fitness classes are offered in such activities as cycling, aerobics and swimming.

Athletic clubs are also becoming increasingly popular at UW. Run for students by students, 16 currently registered clubs appeal to those with interests ranging from Aiki Jujutsu to ballroom dancing, from table tennis to archery. Some of these groups are still accepting new participants or team members for the summer, and the amount of participation in these student-run organizations is not small. The Waterloo Yoga Club, for example, has seen hundreds of students sign up to take part in this increasingly popular activity, in addition to the regular yoga classes offered through Campus Rec. Summer at UW is not just about a plethora of active programming, though. Students, as automatic members of UW Athletics, also enjoy a host of facilities at their disposal. Above and beyond the volleyball courts and green space, we also have two workout rooms, two separate athletic facilities, a swimming pool and much more. Wanting to beat the heat in late July? The Columbia Ice Fields arena is open year-round, with public ice skating times available on most days. What could be a more Canadian way of beating the heat than to head somewhere cold? Speaking of truly Canadian activities, for those interested in a more traditional approach to staying active in the summer, UW also has the Outers Club. With a membership costing a mere $7 per term, students have access to camping equipment rentals, use of the climbing wall in the PAC, as well as information about organized hiking and camping events. From Algonquin Park to Wasaga Beach, Ontario knows no shortage of opportunities to remain active in the summer, and the Outers Club facilitates many of them. Note: Andrew Dilts is affiliated with the Waterloo Yoga Club.

Sports 17 Off-season: fresh hopes

Imprint, Friday June1, 2007

Continued from page 16

Both Edgeworth and Scott actually stay off their skates for prolonged sessions after the conclusion of the season, as do many professional hockey players. In fact, Edgeworth said he hasn’t been on skates since the Warriors’ season ended in March. “I usually take a couple months off [from skating],” said Edgeworth. “I’ll start again in the end of July or early August.” “I’ll probably start in August,” Scott said when asked about her onice start date. “I’ll probably play two or three times over the summer,;just the odd pick-up game.”

Endurance is another focus of both, as Edgeworth said he will do three to four distance runs of 25 minutes each this summer. He also cites biking as a good way to build up endurance. Scott added that — in addition to weight training — she too takes part in “lots of running and biking.” Both athletes are hoping for better results this season, as both were eliminated from playoff contention earlier than expected. If their offseason workout routines are any indication, both Warrior hockey clubs have a bright outlook for the 2007-2008 season. editor@imprint.waterloo.ca

Sports Briefs

New recruits strengthen UW Jeff Slater: Waterloo swimming head coach • • • • • • •

NCCP (National Coaches Certification Program) Level III coach Current vice-chair of the Ontario Swim Coaches Association Head coach at the University of Guelph’s Gryphon swimming team Coach for Victoria, B.C.’s Island Swimming Coach of the University of Calgary Coach of the Nepean Kanata Barracudas Coach of the UW men’s water polo and swim teams

Chris Lawson: Warrior men’s volleyball head coach • •

Community Editorial

Wrangling into Waterloo During my innovation class earlier this week, we spent a few hours debating “Web 2.0.” For those who missed the Time magazine glitz, it’s the label given to online participatory projects ranging from the thousands of invisible Wikipedia editors to some really creative business projects that have flourished through Internet-facilitated collaboration. Some Silicon Valley types say that Web 2.0 is really the “next big thing.” Others see it as nothing more than media hype. No matter how you look at it, there is no escaping the recent attention that web communities — and many others — have given to one hot topic: Jim Balsillie’s Waterloo Predators. Yes, Balsillie’s Waterloo Predators. You must be living under a rock to have missed the news that the co-CEO and former chairman of RIM recently bought the Nashville Predators hockey team. Immediately, thousands of people got on-line to speculate, plead with Balsillie to bring the team to the Waterloo region, and otherwise rally for the cause. New logos have already been designed, naming contests are taking place, and the pundits came out in full force. Ah, the pundits. Almost instantly we’re reminded about the clause in Toronto’s Air Canada Centre contract that prohibits another NHL franchise within 80km of the Leafs’ home, just as we learn of the 26-acre parcel of land recently bought by Balsillie — conveniently 82 km away from the ACC. We hear speculation that the nixing of Balsillie’s earlier Penguins deal was because a “team does not move” clause was added into that contract at the last minute, while no such clause exists in the Predators deal.

Sure, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman insisted in the press that Balsillie would leave the team in Nashville, but — as the pundits note — the sale still needs approval of 75 per cent of the NHL’s board of governors. Don’t rock the boat until the ink has dried ... and then move the team. The optimists are not limited to the web or to Waterloo. Some of my friends were visiting from Hamilton recently, and covered many equally seductive reasons that the Predators might end up in Steeltown instead. Even Bettman hinted about how nice it would be to see a team back in Winnipeg. Jim, if you’re reading this (hire me), here’s the thing: I call Nashville home. My parents moved there eight years ago, in the great American search for lower taxes and warmer climates. Yet in nearly a decade I have never known anyone to attend a Predators game or watch one on TV. I haven’t even heard the word “hockey” in Nashville. Or “hat trick.” Or “icing.” I heard “goalie” a few times; my sister played on a soccer team. What I’m saying here, Jim, is that Nashville doesn’t really care about hockey. You must already know that the stats agree. Current Predators owner Craig Leipold lost $70 million on the team. The Predators have not risen out of the bottom quarter of the NHL in attendance rankings since 2001. During the ’02-’03 season, they scraped in at the bottom of all 30 teams. This year they hover at 23rd, despite their win-loss record putting them third in the entire NHL, while their total points ties them with Cup-contending Anaheim. They are doing quite well — Nashville simply does not care. So Jim, if you are reading this (please hire me? I’m qualified!), just think: if

you bring the Predators to Waterloo, you would not simply be contributing to a popular cause. You would not just be adding to the already astounding legacy you have left the region ($30 million to CIGI, the largest gift ever to health care in the region, not to mention thousands of jobs through RIM, and so much more). As the thousands of pundits (both on-line and off), the tens of thousands of hockey fans in the area, and yes, even my Hamilton peers, believe: if you bring the team to Waterloo you wouldn’t just be making a sound financial decision. You would be saving a hockey team. Let’s do this for Canada. — Andrew Dilts

LSAT MCAT GMAT GRE

Preparation Seminars Complete 30-Hour Seminars Proven Test-Taking Strategies Personalized Professional Instruction Comprehensive Study Materials Simulated Practice Exams Free Repeat Policy Personal Tutoring Available Thousands of Satisfied Students

Oxford Seminars

1-800-779-1779 / 416-924-3240 www.oxfordseminars.com

• • •

NCCP Level III coach Member of the Provincial Team Coach Selection Committee and the LTAD Implementation Committee Holds over 15 years coaching experience with OVA and club teams 20 years coaching senior high school teams (men’s and women’s) coached with the Team Canada – Youth program, Team Ontario Men, and the Ontario Summer Games team

Beth Ali: Interuniversity sport manager • • • • •

Program manager for the University of Toronto Head coach of the Varsity Blues field hockey team Claimed seven Ontario titles, a CIAU gold medal, a national silver medal and six CIAU/CIS bronze medals Women’s High Performance program director for field hockey Ontario Served as program manager and assistant coach for field hockey Canada and currently holds the position of high performance director for the national program

Arts

arts@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

UW Bow writers release fiction and prose at WPL Emma Tarswell staff reporter

Andrew Abela

James Bow reading from Fathom Five.

Saturday, May 19, marked the release of two new books by a UW faculty member and a UW alumnus. Erin Noteboom, manager of education programs for epSTAR in the Davis Centre, and husband James Bow, alumnus of the urban and regional planning program, each released two separate works at a joint book launch inside the Waterloo Public Library (WPL) on Saturday. Noteboom’s The Mongoose Diaries’ focus is the author’s experience during pregnancy and the year that followed. Her readings of her part-journal, part-book of poems, contained both witty and concise remarks regarding her feelings on becoming a mother and her rocky life while expecting. She stated that although the book mainly looks at these aspects, it also looks at other parts of her life during that year — and are not always as cheerful as the selections she read to the WPL audience. The Mongoose Diaries is a very self-reflective work, and the author’s inner thoughts come out in eloquent prose and short poems, creating a very personal piece.

Bow, on the other hand, has written a teen fiction novel, Fathom Five, which is a sequel to his 2006 novel The Unwritten Girl. This time he examines the male character, Peter, and his life in the Bruce Peninsula. Fathom Five is geared more towards a younger audience, though Bow assures us that it is for nine and up (with no maximum age). This made it slightly difficult for me to gain interest in the story and its characters, but the kids at the reading all seemed quite intrigued — as did most of their parents. Both authors have had great success during their careers. Noteboom’s works have appeared in literary journals such as The New Quarterly and The Malahat Review. She has also had two collections of poetry published, Seal Up the Thunder and Ghost Maps: Poems for Carl Hruska. For the latter, she won the 2001 Canadian Literary Award for poetry. Bow has been writing fan fiction for quite some time and has been involved with publishing two fanzines. He stated that he wished to continue writing about the characters of The Unwritten Girl and Fathom Five in the years to come. etarswell@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Andrew Abela

Erin Noteboom reads from her text.

Canadian pirates we be, so download all that is free In an attempt to put an end to film piracy on the Internet, Warner Bros. bans advanced screenings in Canada

Arrrrr, Canadians, let us rise up like the pirates we are and take hold of what is not ours for keeping. Let’s grab it all in a fury of pop-culture lust with no respect or concern for publication rights! Free movies for all — poor and rich alike — whether Warner Bros. can stop us or not. Be proud Northern bandits and download all possible torrents in a wide-banded storm of stealing. Apart from the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA), no one knows how much time remains. Soon, the download phenomenon that our Y-generation has grown so used to might be gone forever. With the IIPA showing up more frequently in the paper, I had to find out who exactly the IIPA was: the group that, according to multiple

articles, planned on putting a stop to all of our innocent digital pirate fun. The IIPA is a group that lobbies on behalf of its members, including lower-echelon lobby groups the Motion Picture Association of America and the Entertainment Software Association. An article in The Epoch Times on March 22, 2007, entitled “U.S. Piracy Accusations Disputed by Canadian” shed more light on the pressing issue. I learned that “Microsoft and Apple have asked the U.S. Government to put Canada on its priority blacklist of intellectual property crooks.” Though mainly in reference to intellectual property such as software, the blacklist is being prepared by the IIPA, which has similar aims for the film industry. According to a report by the IIPA, “Canada has taken no steps toward modernizing its copyright law to meet the new global minimum standards of the WIPO Internet Treaties.” Good! Hearing that the Canadian government has the people’s desires in mind — namely, mass film piracy — made me happy. Most recently, in the May 8, 2007 issue of the National Post, an article titled “Advanced screen-

ings banned to fight piracy; Press reviews OK; Warner Bros. cites loophole in criminal code” caused my jaw to drop in disappointed awe. I was grossly disgusted to learn that the battle had now turned personal. Apparently, Warner Bros. Pictures Canada has officially decided to ban advanced previews, citing a gap in the Criminal Code of Canada that prevents bootleggers in Canada from being charged. The two first movies to be revoked will be Ocean’s Thirteen and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, released June 8 and July 13 respectively with all punctuality.

The U.S. is once again attempting to curb our natural Canadian zeal for everything amusing. It’s been done with their atom bombs and now they’re doing it by taking away our precious movies. I see only one option for us proletariats: all brave, Canadian charlatans must begin downloading immediately. In an attempt to save all that is sacred on the World Wide Web, we must begin to compile the largest database of pirated movies known to humankind. I am only thinking in pure consideration of the future generations Z and — God-willing — whatever comes after that. aabela@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Can-Comic beauty

The wide world of comics is just that — comics, graphic novels and webcomics exist in the international market. Comics come from the East mostly in the form of manga, our friends in the U.S. express their diverse Western images; and European illustrators have some work they love to share with a unique twist. But there’s one group that I respect the most in the world of comics, and those people are Canadian comic artists. There’s something about their work that makes it so “individual” from everything else. Sure, there are common Western tendencies within these books and strips, but if there’s also a national nostalgia oozing from the pages, making me feel somewhat patriotic about it all. I’ll admit I generally lack patriotism, especially with regards to Canadian entertainment media, but there are two things I like about CanCon: the current music

and the current comic scene. For continuity’s sake, let’s just talk about the comics. Now, I’ve mentioned Bryan Lee O’Malley of Scott Pilgrim fame a few times in the past. He’s made a strong name for himself in recent years, but his wife Hope Larson has an impressive portfolio of works as well. She’s actually from North Carolina, making her work non-CanCon, but she and O’Malley have resided in Halifax since 2004. Usually, she expresses a somewhat surrealist flow in her art using more abstract designs — such as flowing lines for speech bubbles and characters drawn in the wind. I recently saw her work in the second volume of the Flight series, and was blown away by the designs and patterns. Although I will admit I had trouble following the narrative between the lines — if there was any. If you do want to see her best in writing and art though, I recommend her books Gray Horses and Salamander Dream. Her new book, Chiggers, is being published by acclaimed publishers Simon & Schuster, and will appear on shelves in 2008. You’d be surprised how many popular webcomics out there are CanCon. If you’re

Christine Ogley

into fantasy tales, I’d highly suggest reading Earthsong by Lady Yates. She’s recently been on a weekly update schedule recently, and her style of drawing has a bit of an emphasis on elongated structures of the body, similar to fashion designer sketches, while still having a cartoon touch. It makes the fantasy images in the comic both fresh and clean. Ryan North is quite the oddity. This webcomic artist is quite the genius because he’s done the impossible: he writes different dialogue for the same exact comic illustration every update — and he gets paid for it! Dinosaur Comics has become popular enough to be published in newspapers, as well as Flak Magazine, a publication dedicated to express the creativity of writers. His witty dialogue and quick snaps at pop culture make it funny. Besides, how could you not laugh at a comic that has one of its domains as http://chewbac.ca?

And of course, many Waterloo locals will recognize the name Scott Ramsoomair of VG Cats. Using two characters based on his cats to parody video games, this humour could only come from the best of the best gamers. His artwork also stays strong with its cartoon gore and anime influences. It’s a bit of an odd plug here, but if you want to know more about Canadian comic artists, I’d say to check out the next comic convention near the area, like the Paradise Toronto Comicon this June 8-10 where I hope to meet many webcomic artists such as the guys from Dayfree Press. If not, you can check out the mother of all conventions, the CN Expo in Toronto this August 24-26. Enjoy the artist alleys and booths — and try to steer away from the people in horrible, brain-melting costumes. ptrinh@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Arts

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

CTRPLLR cancelled Cindy Ward staff reporter

Noam Chomsky Failed States : The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy Owl

Failed States is the second to latest book by prolific author Noam Chomsky. It outlines the generally accepted characteristics of failed states throughout recent world history then proceeds to expose how both America and Israel fulfill most, if not all, the criteria established. The book offers a chilling description of the state of the world. Though quite academically rigorous, citing on average more than 70 secondary resources in every chapter, the description Chomsky gives seems to be at times a caricature of evil. I struggled against believing what was written, but the facts included appear to be beyond refute. The indictment is primarily of America’s abandonment of the moral principle of universality. Among the various treaties and agreements that America signs, there is not a double standard, but what Chomsky refers to as a “single standard.” This idea claims that when something falls within the realm of U.S. interest, the reasoning used to justify their action is “illegal but legitimate.” On the other hand, if another country violates international law, the signed pacts are used as tools of policy to enforce the American agenda in other countries. The example most often used is the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT). Despite its own resistance to complying with the NPT, the U.S. has argued vehemently against nuclear development in countries they have deemed ‘rogue states’. Democracy promotion has become the rallying call for the American public as of late, but Failed States lays waste to this ideal. It is quite clear that in a historical context, “democracy promotion” is really only pursued when democracy is in the interest of the U.S. administration. Much more consistently, friendly regime promotion would be an accurate description. Throughout the modern era, the United States has often supported dictators throughout South America. The most ironic example is of Saddam Hussein. I’m sure many of you are familiar with the image of Donald Rumsfeld shaking hands with the deposed dictator in 1983 (before he was Defense Secretary) when relations were friendly. At the time, promotion of democracy would not have been beneficial to the contemporary political climate, and thus was deferred until recently, when the search for weapons of mass destruction turned up nothing, and an alternate motive for invasion was required. In the end, Chomsky paints pictures of the United States and Israel as failed states apparently beyond redemption. Without citing any evidence of my own, I can’t help but think that this seems to be extremist. If Chomsky’s warnings are true, however, then we may very well be living in extreme times. — Brendan Pinto

S. William Shaw Sherman Oak and the Magic Potato Lulu.com

I picked up this book for a few reasons. In part, I did so because I have read William Shaw’s blog for a while now and followed the journey of this book’s development. In part, it was because every so often I find a good teen fiction book to be a nice change of pace. Finally, the title just grabbed my attention. To be honest I have had a few self-published books come my way and have yet to be really inspired or impressed with them. This book exceeded all of my expectations. First, I would state that the writing is better than in any of the Harry Potter books. It is not as good as Lewis or Tolkien, but give Shaw time and I am sure he will get there if he continues to pursue the path of writing. The book follows a young man, Sherman Oak, as he goes from being the most bullied kid at school and the butt of the other students’ jokes — even his two older sisters — to a young man on a quest to free not only his parents but his tormentors from school. He has been told the quest will take “as long as it takes,” yet time and time again, Oak presses on when he could rest. He grows and develops as a person throughout the book. Oak is a very well-written character; he is not flat or stifled. He becomes very real to you, and you find yourself cheering him on. Shaw does some great things with this story, and unlike many other writers today, he comes up with his own creatures and his own stories, rather than just retelling old tales. Some of the creatures are truly creative and wonderful. The story will draw you in and compel you to keep reading. Most people do not know that Eragon was originally self-published, but look at the literary and film success that it has had. I believe this book has the same potential. You can purchase it from the website below in either a print or electronic format. This book will surprise you, make you laugh, make you cry, and if you cannot see some of our reluctant hero in yourself, you’re clearly not getting the book. This is a book I would recommend to a person of any age. It may be written for teens, but the child in all of us will respond to the story. Also, check out the author’s blog if you have an interest in writing — or publishing or are just curious to know more about the person who created this wonderful book. This is an awesome book. I cannot wait until my daughter is older to read it to her and hopefully it will be one of her favourites and we will read it together many times over the years. I am sure if you pick it up it will challenge and inspire you and those you share it with. — Steven R. McEvoy

The many loyal readers of local literary zine, CTRPLLR were very disappointed to find the shelves bare in May. Not a single issue could be found anywhere around town. It was originally thought that visiting aliens had vaporized their printing press to purposely deprive readers of CTRPLLR’s formidable poems, snippets, stories and ordinary, every-day “rant-a-licious” satire. However, in an interview with publisher Marc Lecompte, this reporter was told that he “just couldn’t get it done in time.” Despite receiving submissions, there were problems that invariably came his way. He is a little disappointed that it didn’t come together for publication in May. “It’s our first miss since we started almost two years ago,” said Lecompte. “Too many things were going on this month.” A main advertiser postponed their submission, which made deadlines a little tight to work with, so amongst the chaos, Lecompte and his crew decided to call May, 2007, a production holiday. Producing a quality independent literary mag is no small feat. Part of creating cohesion in the cultural, music and arts scene of K-W, CTRPLLR also sponsors music nights at Starlight Lounge and Jane Bond every month. Add two jobs to Lecompte’s daily grind — that’s a lot of hard work and dedication. Despite the disappointment in May, CTRPLLR is proud to announce their June issue will be on shelves sometime this week. Look for it in all your local indie spots like Old Goat Books, Ethel’s Lounge, Gen-X and Encore Records to name a few. If you are thinking of making a submission, just remember this one rule: CTRPLLR is a truly unbiased and open forum; all submissions are welcomed. Go to http://myspace.com/ctrpllr for more information. Submit your jist, get your read on and beat those aliens with a stick if you ever see them near the CTRPLLR printing press again. cward@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Christine Ogley

Arts

Imprint, Friday, June 1, 2007

World peace, one film at a time Documentaries, animated and live action movies educate and inspire at the NVIFF. Angelo Florendo

June 1 Combat Climate Change feat.The Salads w/ guests Gig Theatre $10 adv., $12 door, 7 p.m.

staff reporter

The Reason/The Junction Registry Theatre $10 adv., $12 door, 7 p.m. June 1-3 Miracle of Glass Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery June 2 Takenouchi exhibit Harbinger Gallery June 6 Kathleen Edwards Starlight $16 adv., 9:30 p.m. June 6-9 Not About Heroes Registry Theatre $10 adv., $12 door, 8 p.m. June 9 Books and Breakfast Kitchener Public Library Free, brkfst incl., 10 a.m. Moglee/Cain & Abel Gig Theatre $8, 7 p.m. June 10 Displaced Value Canadian Clay & Glass $2-3, 1 p.m. June 12 Jen Militia Starlight $7 in adv., 10 p.m. June 14-23 Pintersque Registry Theatre $15-20, 8 p.m.

Animator, filmmaker and humanist activist Steve Cross can now add “festival director” to his resumé with the inaugural showing of the Non Violence International Film Festival (NVIFF) taking place next week. It’s the first of its kind in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, and will feature 29 films, including documentaries and shorts (both live-action and animated), as well as a handful of workshops and guest appearances. Taking place at the Princess Cinema in Uptown Waterloo, the festival will run from June 8 through June 15. The cross-curated NVIFF is an offshoot of the annual Non-Violence Festival (NVF). “Violence in the world seems to be increasing daily,” said Cross, corresponding via e-mail. “Communication ends violence, and a unique film festival with a focus of non-violence can become a great forum for everyone to begin that communication.” The NVF is organized by the Kitchener-Waterloo Humanist Movement, whose philosophy is described by Cross as: “Build the world in which you want to live.” This brief manifesto comes with numerous potential modes of action, but a film festival was always at the top of Cross’ list. After working closely with NVF organizers for two years, he decided to set his plans in motion. “I had always been compelled by the ideas of non-violence[…] The first and second NVF inspired me to start my own project. So with inspiration in my heart and a passion for films I began the first Non-Violence International Film Festival.” Thanks to his experience as a filmmaker, Cross knew exactly where to start. He made a number of phone calls and filled out piles of forms (eight hours worth) all in an effort to get his festival officially registered. His enthusiasm and work ethic may have been admirable, but the early goings provided little to get excited about. Problems with finding sponsors and a lack of communica-

WIN A FREE PASS CA CANADA

CA A NAD film days

It’s easy! Just sign the sheet at the Imprint Office

THAT BEAUTIFUL

SOMEWHERE

(Room 1116 in the SLC)

and get a free pass to see one of 4 films during Canada Film Days at the Original Princess Cinema!

Winners can pick up tickets at the Imprint office Fri June 1 or Mon June 4 9:30am - 4:30 pm

www.princesscinemas.com for showtimes

6 Princess St. W, Uptown Waterloo www.princesscinemas.com •

519-88502950

tion with the local municipalities began to mount. These snags emphasized Cross’ inexperience. “We just had no idea how to run proposals through the cities,” said Cross. But things began to look up after word spread to the City of Waterloo. “As soon as they got wind of what we were doing they opened up their arms,” said Cross. “[It was a] similar type of scenario with the City of Kitchener.” Using the relationships built through the Humanist Movement, Cross managed to attract small local businesses, eventually ballooning to over 20 sponsors. His involvement with the independent film scene also made it easy to gain support from Princess Cinemas. “What can I say about [Princess Cinemas owner] John Tutt?” asked Cross rhetorically. “We feel so grateful to have the Princess Cinemas in our community.” But the greatest sources of encouragement came from places much farther than the local community. The NVIFF had managed to garner enough attention to receive a total of 80 entries. And they were coming from all over the globe. Cross received films from Japan, France, South Korea, Germany and many other countries, all within a five month period. One of the films submitted, Javier Fesser’s Binta and the Great Idea, was even a 2007 Oscar nominee for best live-action short. The strength of the international presence surprised Cross, who admits that he would like to see more Canadian films next year. “I thought we would see mainly Canadian films with the odd international film submission here and there,” he said. “It turned out to be the exact opposite.” Now that the entries were in, the selection process could begin. To aid the judging he recruited fellow filmmakers and NVF organizers Roger and Matt Albrecht as well as Albrecht’s wife Meagan Earl, who is a textile designer and film connoisseur. “It was a no-brainer for me to select this group,” said Cross. “I knew that all of us could give each and every film submitted the respect and due process they deserve.” To evaluate entries, the group independently scored each film using a 10-point system. Five points were allotted for how well the film reflected the spirit of the festival while the remaining five points were reserved for conventional criteria such as storytelling ability and entertainment value. “One by one we went over our notes and discussed each film,” said Cross of the selection process. “Some discussions were quick and others were not.” The resulting 29 official selections include animated shorts, live-action shorts and documentaries, although the majority of the films being shown are docs. Cross thinks that this is “by no means a coincidence or a fad. People are looking for answers to some very tough questions and […] they don’t always want to tip toe around it with allegories and metaphors.” Though Cross insists that the

entire festival would be included in his list of favourites, he describes the aforementioned Binta and the Great Idea as “one of the most joyful films I have ever seen” and that it is “not to be missed.” Other notables include The Judge and the Fanatic, a German documentary about a judge from Yemen who tries to convert suicide bombers to practice non-violence. The Orange Chronicles, meanwhile, follows the non-violent protests that occurred during the 2004 elections

in Ukraine. UK actress and firsttime director Gwynne McElveen documents her initial meeting with an imprisoned pen pal in Penumbra, which Cross describes as being “very touching and a great debut. Gwynne is a natural storyteller.” Tickets for NVIFF screenings can be purchased individually, in blocks of 10 or in complete packages from the Princess Cinema box office. aflorendo@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

courtesy swanseafilmfestival.com

Penumbra is Gwynne McElveen’s touching directorial debut.

courtesy underhuset.com

Binta and the Great Idea is a very joyous and heartfelt piece.

courtesy orangechronicles.com

The Orange Chronicles follows the 2004 Ukraine elections.