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Friday, October 12, 2007

vol 30, no 13

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Warriors welcome the nation

The reign continues

Witmer rides to a safe victory ► page 5

Special 8-page Naismith Classic pullout

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THE WORLD IS WATCHING Burma Protest coverage ► page 3

Pre-enrolment forces students to plan

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Narmeen Lakhani news editor

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On October 1, UW Registrar’s office circulated an e-mail to all students introducing the new concept of preenrolment. According to the memo, “you’ll be able to ‘pre-enrol’ into courses (not sections, just courses) you wish to take in the Spring 2008 term by submitting your course requests anytime beginning on October 29 and until November 4. We’ll take your requests and produce for you a class timetable that you can still alter to suit your needs when you log on during your appointment time in February 2008.” Peter Wood, director of undergraduate business and accounting programs, gave Imprint some insight on this issue as a member of the team

that is implementing pre-enrolment on campus. His first comment regarding the purpose of this new project and where the idea came from was that UW already had a pre-registration program in effect before 2001. In 2001, the university changed its enrolment software to PeopleSoft, which did not offer a similar capacity for preregistration at the time. Recently, UW bought software called Infosilem that can collaborate with PeopleSoft and offer the necessary components to implement pre-enrolment again. “You don’t have to do it,” said Wood regarding pre-enrolment, but those that do not will have last pick at courses. The goal of the program is to “satisfy demand” for the overflow of requests for popular courses, he added. It gives administration a chance to plan ahead and accommo-

date more students by creating more sections or exchanging classrooms to match class sizes. It is too late to make these changes once regular enrolment begins. For students, this means planning courses two terms ahead of when they will begin those courses. Pre-enrolment will take three months before the standard enrolment appointments to allow processing time for class changes. During the regular enrolment period, students will automatically be assigned schedules based on the courses they chose for pre-enrolment. They can at this time rearrange sections or make changes as usual if the section they are assigned doesn’t fit with their extracurricular schedule. See REGISTRATION, page 5

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Burma protest opens world’s eyes Sukhpreet Sangha staff reporter

Last Saturday’s downtown Kitchener rally to free Burma was very much a grassroots affair. Its organizer, Dan Lauckner, only began to orchestrate the event five days prior using Facebook and word-of-mouth as his main means of advertising. However, that is not to say it was lacking in support. The crowd of 50 present as speeches began at noon, in co-ordination with the International Day Action for a Free Burma, quickly swelled to an impressive multitude of over 1000. The crowd was diverse, populated with middle-aged activists, Burmese immigrants, four monks and a large number of young adults and university students. Two local politicians attended: current municipal councillor Berry Vrbanovic and Kitchener Centre NDP candidate in this week’s provincial election, Rick Moffitt. The Burma issue is particularly resonant with Vrbanovic as he travelled to Burma recently and visited some Karen villages, which are sites of persecution, allowing him to develop “a good sense of the oppression that exists in the country.” Vrbanovic believes that the public should “expect equal action to Afghanistan” on this issue. Lauckner, a technical operator for CTV, saw coverage on Burma in newspapers and “was sickened,” he

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Buddhist monks in attendance at the International Day of Action for a Free Burma on October 6. said. Lauckner’s aim with the event was to “create an opportunity for local people to voice their frustration.” His own frustration was evident as he demanded, “Who hits monks? Who hits peaceful protestors?” Rather, he believes that the government needs

to publicly condemn the arrests, call on nations like China and Russia to enforce UN sanctions, and call on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to help facilitate the introduction of demorcracy. Similar rallies occurred at noon in

over 100 cities across 30 countries, noted Rick Moffitt as he spoke to the crowd. Moffitt advocated much action on the part of the Canadian government including an emphatic “call on the Burmese army to step aside to allow democracy to rule your country.”

Other speakers included John Bosco, current UW student and representative of the local Chin community; Joseph Ralynka, who immigrated to Canada from Burma; Anwar Arkani, who claimed he was “probably the first Burmese person in Kitchener,” and Hserta Kay, a Burmese student from Wilfrid Laurier University. At the conclusion of the speeches, the demonstrators marched through downtown Kitchener together in peaceful protest carrying signs with slogans such as “Free Burma” and “The World is Watching.” The Buddhist monks present led a chant to invoke blessings for all those suffering in Burma. The chant translated to “May those who are in misery be free from misery, those who are in fear be free from fear, those who are in sorrow be free from sorrow. May all living beings, especially those going through this suffering, be free from misery, fear and sorrow.” They encouraged the crowd to “try to connect your heart and mind and wisdom and compassion to those suffering.” The monks further emphasized the Buddhist concept of love, kindness and compassion, while noting they were not present to politicize the situation. Lauckner hopes that his event will lead to “a push for more events in the city like this.” ssangha@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Water Research Task Force’s plans go deep UW task force to use interdisciplinary approach to create a water research institute Brandi Cowen staff reporter

Academic Vice-President and University Provost Amit Chakma issued a memo announcing the creation of a Water Research Task Force at the University of Waterloo on September 19, 2007. According to the memo, the task force seeks to develop a proposal for establishing “interdisciplinary research clusters focusing on water-related research and the application of research results.” The Water Research Task Force’s specific goals include reviewing UW’s current strengths in water research; identifying opportunities for UW to be a world leader in terms of critical mass, quality of research

and impact of interdisciplinary research clusters; identifying gaps in research clusters; recommending a method of engaging scholars from across a broad range of disciplines in water-related research activity; and, recommending innovative, interdisciplinary graduate programs that are reflective of the various research cluster areas. “Many scholars at UW have active research programs related to water,” notes the memo announcing the creation of the task force. The memo goes on to explain that “[i]n some areas, UW researchers are recognized worldwide for the quality of their work and impact. UW wishes to build on this strength and establish a research institute, with the aim for it to become known internationally as one of the

leading research organizations. To achieve this goal, the institute must be focused on selected research clusters, and yet at the same time must also incorporate the broad-based activities related to water as its foundation.” The Water Research Task Force’s work towards creating a water research centre is part of UW’s sixth decade plan. Among other things, the plan seeks for UW to be home to at least 20 research centres and institutes that are considered among the best in the country. The sixth decade plan also calls for six of UW’s research centres and institutes to be recognized as being among the best in the world. A water research institute would open up many new possibilities for the university, and the interdisciplinary approach would allow faculty members

from all departments to reap the benefits that being home to a top-notch research institute can bring. “If a research institute is created,” notes Bruce Mitchell, chair of the Water Research Task Force, “it will enhance the profile of water-based research at UW, and could be expected to attract new partners and research funding.” For both students and faculty, this would mean new avenues through which to pursue water-related research and more financial resources to fund projects. Mitchell also notes that establishing a water research institute could lead to other related initiatives being developed later on. Examples of potential future undertakings include speakers’ series, new course offerings

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and ground-breaking new graduate programs. In addition to Mitchell, the Water Research Task Force includes George Dixon, the vice president of research at UW, Susan Andrews and Wayne Parker, both from the civil and environmental engineering department, Dave Rudolph from the earth sciences department and Mark Servos, director of the Canadian Water Network. To date, the Water Research Task Force has been busy trying to identify faculty involved in water-related research, in order to learn more about their views towards interdisciplinary research clusters and the proposed water research institute. Requests for the names of appropriate faculty members have been sent to department chairs and school directors university-wide, and a story appearing in last Tuesday’s Daily Bulletin invited individual faculty members to contact the Water Research Task Force if they are involved or interested in this type of research. These efforts, combined with the Office of Research’s listing of faculty with water-related expertise, will allow the task force to develop a comprehensive list of all UW faculty with interests in water-research. To ensure that no one is overlooked, all faculty that are involved with water-related research are invited to contact Nan Gao about the work they’re doing by October 12, 2007. UW is already home to the Canadian Water Network, which was established to develop opportunities related to providing safe, clean water for Canadians. The network brings universities, governments and industry together to develop scientific projects and initiatives to address the many water-related issues that Canadians are confronted with on a daily basis. The Canadian Water Network’s efforts focus on preserving watersheds and ecosystems, safeguarding public health, and ensuring sustainable water infrastructure. Currently, the network is involved in 51 projects, carried out by representatives from 36 universities and research institutes nationwide. A UW water research institute would build upon the water research successes the university has enjoyed since the Canadian Water Network was founded in 2001. bcowen@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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fedsPULSE starts to beat

Liberals win majority government Witmer retains her seat in the House Keith McManamen staff reporter

It was an unobtrusive crowd that greeted Elizabeth Witmer as she strode to her fifth consecutive election victory as MPP of the Kitchener-Waterloo riding. She thanked voters “from the bottom of [her] heart” for their support in what she described as a “very, very exciting campaign.” Witmer garnered received 40.9 per cent of the votes, edging out Liberal Louise Ervin who had 31.2 per cent and New Democrat Catherine Fife who garnered 17.5 per cent. However, on a broader scale, the Liberals won a sweeping victory in the province, taking a decisive majority in the Legislature with 72 of the

107 seats, their second straight provincial majority government. The Progressive-Conservative Party won 25 seats, and the New Democratic Party finished with 10. PC leader John Tory was defeated in his home riding of Don Valley West by Liberal education minister Kathleen Wynne, who garnered roughly 5, 000 more votes. Tory’s future is as yet uncertain. Witmer felt that with the school funding controversy, voters lost focus on other, more important issues.According to the CBC, John Tory’s position is in doubt, and so as deputy leader and seasoned political veteran, Witmer seems poised to take over as interim opposition leader in the Ontario Legislature. kmcmanamen@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Registration: a new and early start Continued from cover

Chantelle McGee assistant news editor

It has been a while since the chalk drawings advertising the Feds’ new website, fedsPULSE (pulse.feds.ca), lining the paths leading to the SLC have faded. The interactive website has been active since September 10. The question is has it made a difference in the lives of UW students? A quick poll of students revealed that the website is not yet in the forefront on the collective radar of the student body. Students were asked if they heard of fedsPULSE and to give their thoughts on it. Responses include: • “I don’t go there much.” said Alex Lee in 4B accounting. • “I used the election page a fair bit… the election page was very useful.” Denver Gingerich, 4A computer science • “I just heard of it, I don’t know what it is.” Alexa Baker, 1A civil engineering. Imprint spoke with Melissa Onn, director of marketing and communications for Feds, regarding the purpose of the new website. fedsPULSE is different from the regular Feds campus news site and the Events and Daily Bulletin sites available from UW’s homepage because its content is driven by students, Onn explained, adding that it is a “more timely way” for students to convey their organization’s information to the public in their own way because they can upload videos, news or podcasts of their events themselves. While campus organizations have been providing information to their members (i.e. through mailing lists or their own websites), Onn explained that fedsPULSE is “one place” where students can find out information about many groups instead of having to visit the individual websites. She said that fedsPULSE can be seen as an “extra avenue to get information out to students in an interactive way.” Though Onn did not have immediate access to numbers at the time of the interview, she said that the most popular feature, in terms of unique users, is the events calendar. She said that Feds would like the website to be “a place where [students] can go” to get

the latest updates. Indeed, it is a part of the mandate to consistently update the website three times a week. There are three forums on the site: one for students to discuss issues with each other, one for students to ask questions of the Feds executives and one to give feedback and suggestions regarding fedsPULSE itself. In this light, Onn said that the website can be used as a way for students to become more involved in campus life and to “help shape the experience” that students have. Onn said that Feds is now in the process of gaining feedback about fedsPULSE. From this feedback, some of the things they are working on include a new design and look as well as a way for students to specify or customize the information they get when they go on to the website. cmcgee@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

An advantage then, is that the pre-enrolment program takes care of time conflicts for students, but a disadvantage is that it does not give them a preliminary chance to choose specific class timings or professors that they wish to have. It only allows an accommodation for night or day schedule preferences. Pre-enrolment will occur for everyone at the same time, unlike the seniority system currently in place that lets fourth-year students enrol first. Wood emphasized that there is “no advantage to being first.” However, if there is still limited class space after administrative improvements are made, the program will resume priority sequence.

Reserved majors will be enrolled in a class first, and then the order will follow a student’s class year. The pre-enrolment period will begin in just a little over two weeks, yet many students don’t seem to know much about the project. When questioned about this lack of communication with students regarding the issue, Wood said that his committee will try to advertise it more. The e-mail was a preliminary step to get students’ attention. There will be a demonstration video on Quest “very soon” to explain the process in greater detail, Wood reassured. Students may want to start considering what courses to take for Spring 2008. nlakhani@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Students rally for anti-war

Committee formed to stop cheating among students Sarah Hewey imprint intern

Kristen Stevenson

Last Friday, students from the K-W community protested Colt Canada’s manufacture of war arms. Keith McManamen staff reporter

Small arms manufacturer Colt Canada was confronted October 5th by a host of students who congregated outside the factory in an anti-war demonstration. A group of about 40 students from Laurier, Waterloo and Conestoga blockaded the parking lot and driveway of the factory in an effort to prevent employees from getting to work and shipments from leaving the factory. The raucous crowd wielded signs proclaiming “Peace Not Guns,” “Colt Out of Canada” and other similar sentiments. The group, called Antiwar @ Laurier or AW@L for short, strives to bring about awareness about war issues in the Kitchener-Waterloo region and promote positive change for peace. This student activist group has an official membership of about 30 individuals, both students and community members.

Colt Canada, a subsidiary of Colt’s Manufacturing Company, is the exclusive producer of the C7 Rifle, the main infantry weapon of the Canadian Forces. In addition, the factory supplies Canadian law enforcement agencies and exports weapons internationally. “We are calling the action a success on the basis that we were successful in getting our message out to the local media,” said AW@L member Alex Hundert. “The local media was important in this because most people in the region don’t even realize that there is a major arms manufacturer in their own backyard.” CTV even quoted AW@L’s tagline: “Fight Climate Change, Not Wars for Oil.” Though the protest was completely nonviolent, two individuals were ticketed by local police after scaling a Colt Canada building in order to hang a banner boldly inscribed with the words “Stop the War Machine.” In an impressive display of solidarity, fellow protesters pitched in to cover the fines.

AW@L’s actions last Friday really set a precedent for student involvement and antiwar advocacy around K-W. “One of AW@L’s goals is to change the nature of student activism on our campus,” said Hundert. “We are trying to plug into the global justice and environmental movement in way that we hope will engage a broader section of conscientious students.” On October 27, AW@L will be hosting the Pan Canadian Day of Action Against the War in Afghanistan, a rally to create mobilized and visible antiwar activism on campuses and throughout the region. Hundert closed by saying, “We hope that by taking actions such as this one, we can inspire more people to take action and help make sure that Canada is out of Afghanistan and that we are fighting climate change, not resource wars.” kmcmanamen@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Based on the Academic Integrity (AI) survey report, new measures are to be taken to decrease the level of academic dishonesty among all UW students. The survey, which was administered in October 2006, tested undergraduate, graduate students and faculty members in order to develop a consensus concerning the level of academic dishonesty occurring throughout each program. According to the UW Bulletin, “only 18 per cent of undergrads thought cheating was a serious problem.” The web-based survey received fair participation, with 14.2 per cent of undergraduates, 13.1 per cent of graduate students, and 19.4 per cent of faculty members partaking. Although results varied, the most common offences among each group were those of working in a group setting or consulting others on individual assignments (32 per cent for undergraduate students), and not having work cited (14 per cent for both). However, the UW Bulletin includes that faculty members reported that these offences were more frequent, with collaborative work resting at 52 per cent and plagiarism at 71 per cent. Last summer, Imprint reported that UW hopes to implement the use of plagiarism detection assistance software in order to enforce the importance of academic integrity. These software, namely Measure of Software Similarity, Software Integrity Detection and TurnItIn would be used to detect plagiarism among students. The software will even have the capability to compare one student’s submissions with a database of submissions from other academic institutions. In order to allow students to maintain a trustworthy relationship with faculty, the AI committee also believes that UW should only limit the detection software within individual courses. According to the Academic Integrtiy Report, plagiarism software is not the only measure being taken to enforce academic integrity among students. In addition, faculty members will be asked to carefully scrutinize the workloads alotted to students in their courses, and ensure that assignments apply efficiently to the courses themselves. The report adds that better

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clarifying the “expectations related to academic integrity at UW in both print and electronic information provided to prospective and newly admitted students,” will provide guidelines concerning what is permissible, and what qualifies as academic dishonesty for all students. Smaller class sizes, better communication among students and faculty members, clarification for citing sources and rules for group work, and renewing course work has also been brought forth. Currently, the newly established Academic Integrity Office will report to Bruce Mitchell, chair of the academic integrity committee. “Next steps will include developing an online integrity tutorial, starting a pilot of plagiarism detection software, and providing AI information to prospective and current students,” said Michell. In addition, academic integrity sessions were introduced for the first time in September, for student and faculty orientation. But what do students think? Brittany Gottvald, an environment and resource studies student, explains that students cheat because they’re lazy and want to do better; they feel pressured by their family members and friends to do well and they’re stressed out. She also notes that very detailed rubrics that clearly explain what is expected and grade allocations allow her to better understand expectations and deter the urge to cheat. Other students, such as Andrew Matte, an economics student, and Al Lalani, a Masters student, agree that online exam preps, more resources, better communication with professors and take-home exams might alleviate some of the pressures that students encounter and discourage cheating. “Cheating is morally questionable; you’re hurting no one but yourself, and the university in the long-run,” said Matte. An Academic Integrity Week has also been discussed, with various events to define AI, and an AI website is also up for discussion. In addition, an honour code is being prepared by the associate deans of graduate studies and should appear in the near future. shewey@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Pick the lesser of two evils On Tuesday pedophile Michael Devlin, was sentenced to three life terms plus an additional 60 years in prison for the kidnapping and sexual abuse of now 15-year-old Shawn Hornbeck. In what was possibly the most shocking part of the whole sensational case, Devlin testified that the boy convinced the pedophile to keep him as a personal sex slave instead of killing him as he had planned. My friends and I have an arsenal of games we play when we find ourselves on long trips or boring situations. A favourite is a game called “Who’d-ya-do”. The rules are simple, you just think of two disgusting options and force the other person to choose between them. For example, who’d-ya-do: Chris Farley or John Candy? It’s tough, isn’t it? And once you answer, it’s final, no going back and changing your answer. The game isn’t limited to sexual encounters with overweight celebrities, either. Another popular variation involves picking a disability or an impossible condition. Would you rather be a quadriplegic or have

Alzheimer’s? Would you rather experience a life of complete solitude, or never have a second to yourself ? Sadly, this game encompasses some of the most difficult decisions I will ever have to make in my life. The great thing about the game is that I can rest safe knowing that, even though I chose Chris Farley, Alzheimer’s and constant company for the rest of my life, I’ll probably never have to worry about any of

Who’d-ya-do: Michael Devlin or death? these things coming to pass. That is, assuming my roommate develops a social life sometime soon. In the world of Shawn Hornbeck though, the ultimate game of who’dya-do has already been played out. Would he rather have a life filled with sexual abuse from the hands of some nasty-ass former pizza place manager, or would he rather have no life at all? Would he rather wake up every morning in the home of a child mo-

lester, or would he rather never wake up again? As this pervert begins to strangle him and tries to dump him on the side of the highway, the question running through Shawn Hornbeck’s mind would be who’d-ya-do: Michael Devlin or death? The cruelest part of this kid’s life is that he’s got to live with the fact that he begged and pleaded to be emotionally destroyed by this man. We all find ourselves in situations like this in our lives, and although they are usually not extreme as Shawn’s case, the choices we make can have just as much of a detrimental effect on us. Every time we make a choice for what we believe to be the lesser of two evils we tend to forget that we are, in fact, choosing something evil. As for Shawn, I can’t help but wonder about the time in between his abduction and his reunion with his family. Four years of his life living as something less than a human being just because he made the choice to live. I can’t help but wonder how often he thought about changing his answer to the question. tmyers@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Ladies: eat the Brussels sprouts Enjoying the unseasonably warm weather on a balcony late last night I got into an interesting discussion regarding gender roles in heterosexual relationships. It was one of those conversations which really raises more questions than answers but it still got me thinking. As gender roles have significantly

changed outside of the dating world, why is it that there are so many vestiges of the past ingrained in our dating world? Who should be the one opening doors or paying the bill in an age of equality such as this? Are “chivalrous” acts intrinsically part of our mating ritual or are they reminiscent of a patriarchal past where men first had to demonstrate their ability as a provider to

50 years or so, there are a few significant procedures that have survived the sexual revolution and feminist movement. Both parties may be equally financially independent, yet it still expected for the guy to pay. Even though both parties are supposedly sexually liberated, it’s still expected for the guy to make the “first move.” So, the question remains: should the expectation of who will pay the cheque, make the move or open a door still exist? These traditions are tied up in a past where women were anything but free, but many of

win a lady’s heart? Take picking up the cheque at dinner for example. When both parties are poor students, should the guy still pick be the one to pay? Context means everything but as a rule I say no. I know many girls who would beg to differ but I think that if you want to be equal partners in the relationship you need to be ..there’s still that underlying willing to be truly equal. expectation that the guy I previously touched on this idea of “cafeteria will pay — particularly at feminism” — where in every other aspect of their the beginning. lives they are strong and independent women but them were still a sign of respect and when it comes to dating, they are reverence — especially important suddenly in the 1950s — but never on a date. And, however nice it is fully explored it. to be put on a pedestal sometimes, Although courtship rituals have shouldn’t that maybe go both ways changed significantly over the past nowadays? So maybe it’s time for

the idea that men are supposed to woo and women to fall to evolve into something more egalitarian, it’s time for women to woo back, and put their date on an equally high pedestal. Things have definitely already moved in that direction but there’s still that underlying expectation that the guy will pay — particularly at the beginning. So maybe it’s time for a new version of “the rules” to be drafted. One where whomever instigates the date pays, and the aggressor can be whoever’s in the mood. Doors are opened by whomever gets there first and there’s no stupid “three days to call” rule. It’s not that our entire way of dating needs to be abolished, but I think it’s time for any girl who considers herself a feminist to re-evaluate her expectations when dating. If we expect to be treated as equals, then we should also act as equals. There’s no leaving the Brussels sprouts when you leave the cafeteria, you just have to choke them down and hope you get used to it soon. acsanady@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Regarding Chivalry vs. stalking, Imprint, Volume 30, Issue 10

It is unfortunate that I find this type of gesture (paper or otherwise) constantly disregarded as creepy! The very mention of stalking in this situation is what’s ridiculous. The letter was simply an articulation of someone’s observations, physical or otherwise and the fact that he chose to remain silent should not be dissected. Take the same scenario in Australia or even Brazil for example, an anonymous letter like that would make a girl’s week, not to mention the envy of all her friends. Let’s go one step further and say that the guy wasn’t the best looking but got up the nerve to say it to her personally joyce hsu

(assuming he wanted to pick her up). In Canada, it would be an awkward and “laughable” scenario I am sure all her friends would write about in the school paper, while in any other country it would probably lead to coffee, friendship and perhaps more. Cultural quirks and intentions aside, if Canadian women would not like to be given compliments, quit looking so damn good! Keep the hair up, the makeup off and stay in the shadows, but keep at least a pinch of humility in your jogging pants pocket. For those women that find this to be a great compliment on your looks, personality or character, I find you all incredibly beautiful! Your friend seems really sweet, clearly she does have beautiful qualities

and obviously “Captain Anonymous” saw this. She definitely shouldn’t take offence though, what else was he going to say? Is there anything he could have written that wouldn’t creep you out while simultaneously impressing your friend? He didn’t want to come across as a guy trying to pick her up... he even wrote that! Canadian men will have to get used to this new “post-facecreep” attitude which seems to have every girl on 24 hour red alert for “stalkers.” This is Canada after all, “Conservanada” or the “land of the prudes” as we’ve been branded by nations that will remain anonymous. To my dismay, it’s shit like this that keeps reminding me that it’s absolutely true.

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Real life, real jobs Short winters spell apathy Winter, even in and I have met Canada, arrives community editorial people who are of sneakily: as the the same opinion whole population is dazzled by co- in Canada. It is not as effective to lours of suicidal nature, the cold winds appeal to humans using the threats spread a blanket of white over the to penguins and polar bears due to living ground so that it can replenish our effect on the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s climate. I itself in privacy. If we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the also read in a newspaper about how cold wind, we can see the relaxed sum- hundreds of people died all across mer smiles inhibited by tense facial southern Europe from heat strokes muscles fighting the cold wind. So and other temperature related probwho needs the blowing leaves? lems only last summer. Surprisingly, Winter, even in Canada, is not even such statistics fail to produce that welcome. I read in a newspaper the desired effects. about how the Russians see global see EARTH WARMS, pg 10 warming as an answer to their prayers,

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Wilkommen zum Oktoberfest. Autumn in Kitchener-Waterloo brings certain inevitabilities: the nation of UW geese finally picks up and flocks south; the studentbased September business boom begins to subside as OSAP cheques are rapidly blown; and construction crews begin to wrap up year 74 of the Highway 8 redesign. And with autumn in this city, you can also be assured that, for ten days in October, Kitchener-Waterloo will be one giant drunk tank. Wilkommen zum Oktoberfest. For many students, Oktoberfest is a novelty; an excuse to get absolutely tuned in the middle of the week (like anyone needed an excuse, anyway). In fact, many of you will likely have troubles reading this, coming off last night’s annual Oktoberfest University night — take two Tylenol, go back to bed, and read Imprint tomorrow. I’m not saying the ’fest isn’t fun; thousands of people assemble at the arenas-turned-pubs-turned-polka halls to celebrate this city’s Bavarian roots. The only problem with Oktoberfest is that it doesn’t actually

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Bier and bratwurst ist not so gut... Die family ist better! celebrate the city’s Bavarian roots. The original Oktoberfest in Munich is pegged as the world’s largest public fair. There are rides, shows and events, and patrons come from around the globe to enjoy the festivities. There are also an inordinate amount of beer gardens, and the brown-bottle pop flows like water. But when the sun is up, Munich’s Oktoberfest is a family affair, too. Kitchener-Waterloo’s version seems to have evolved into an evenings-only thing. There are still a few ceremonial entities — the official keg tapping, the Miss Oktoberfest pageant and the Thanksgiving Day Oktoberfest parade are all still integral parts of the week in K-W. But, on a daily basis, the GermanCanadian activities don’t begin until after dark. All the while, a few vast expanses of land scream for midways and daily Bavarian family action. Victoria Park and Waterloo Park sit relatively dormant in October, practically begging for someone to wheel in a carnival midway and blow up a giant, inflatable Onkel Hans head. October usually brings some relatively nice (or, in the case of this year, unseasonably scorching) weather, so a week full of lederhosen-clad carnival-goers would fit rather well

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into the schedule. Kids would love it, parents would swarm to it, and K-W would experience even more of an economic boost than already enjoyed from Oktoberfest. This is not to suggest shutting down the beer gardens and making Oktoberfest a dry event. But a more comprehensive Oktoberfest would be more fun for families, more profitable for the city and more adherent to the roots of Munich’s Oktoberfest. So please, eat your sausage and sauerkraut, down your pint and dance your polkas. But let’s let everyone enjoy it, not just the 19-plus crowd. For the drink-loving pseudoGerman university students, your Jagermeister and Red Bull will still be waiting for you at Queensmount arena after dark. Wilkommen zum Oktoberfest.

phasis on dry book material one can read outside of class as opposed to inspiring wisdom from the trenches; these are just two of the many ways professors sell our lives — and tuition — short. Today my professor ended our lecture 30 minutes short. That’s only 62.5 per cent of the lecture! When I came up after and said he should have done examples, instead he replied, “That is one opinion.”. What the fuck.

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100 Words against bling I hate jewelry. Specifically expensive jewelry like gold, silver, pearls, and diamonds. What purpose does it serve? Why do we waste hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on pointless ear and neck decorations? Jewelry is simply a visual way of bragging about how much money you have. People buy it because they’re told to want it, not because they actually want it. The fact that we run pointless rat races to accumulate piles of useless commodities is testament to our stupidity. So next time you want to waste money on jewelry, donate it to charity you dumb fuck. Cam Gray, 3B computer science

As more and more data emerges proving Global Warming to be more fact than fiction, and high temperature records are broken year after year, the focus of the ‘unbelievers’ shifts from denying Global Warming’s existence to stressing on how it has nothing to do with human activity: it is the natural way of things, or the will of God. Not so surprisingly, these ‘unbelievers’ are usually placed on the right side on the political and religious spectrum. The 1755 Lisbon earthquake famously inspired Candide, a wrathful satire attempting to refute a prevalent ‘everything happens for the best in the best of all possible worlds’ attitude, but I must resist the temptation to drag even this argument down to the right and left wings of politics and religion, and I must sidestep mistakenly comparing myself to Voltaire. The fight against Global Warming is about something more important. Religious or unreligious, politically right or left, it is hard to understand how people can be so indifferent to the fate of their planet. So I’ll change my general method and try to put this in a language that more

people can relate to, selfishly forgetting about all other plants and animals and ignoring the environment: I also read a gem from some famous scientist saying how our planet has been there for billions of years and will probably live on for a few billion more; Global Warming cannot hurt the planet and what we should be scared for is the future of our own kind. So the planet to us can be an immortal god and we need to worry about keeping it happy just so that it is nice to us in return. If we poke our God with a stick, he will huff and puff and throw us all off. Even if Global Warming is the natural way of things, the natural way of things is not going in the right direction and we need to try anything in our power to stop it for our own sakes. At least all those who have the dream of finding someone to love, settling down comfortably with a nice family, live happily ever after and also as a ‘side-effect’ propagate their genes and consequently humanity on the planet, need to start ‘believing.’ We can start with something small like, say, burning an SUV when we see one. Well no, but you get the point... —Ali Alavi

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Now that this election’s over, time to prepare for the next Most of you voted on October 10, I hope. It’s a very critical issue for all Canadians over 18. Yet voting is not so simple a matter as checking off a box. We aren’t deciding what pants to put on in the morning, after all, so knowledge and analysis is critical. It might be a bit late for this time around, but I’m going to explain my view of a good way to vote and hopefully this will help you to get to it next time. For starters, you ought to familiarize yourself with each party, each platform — and more importantly, each party’s history. Election promises are often empty. How do you know who to trust? Look at the news for the past few years, or even better, look in your community. Politicians will take advantage of all that you don’t know and promise you the moon. If you’ve missed voting because you didn’t get it, start paying attention now. You’ll notice that certain promises seem impossible, and in fact, they are. So keep your eyes peeled, starting now. Which promises are broken, and more importantly, why? Parliament may not allow proposed bills to pass. Or perhaps they are financially impossible. Watch to see if taxes increase or decrease, and where — across the board, for cigarette smokers, for corporations, for the middle class? Can you link new taxes to old tax cuts, or to new programs? Or conversely, can you link program shortages to delivered tax cuts? Again, be aware that election promises are broken. It’s simply the best time to craft up convenient lies — but it doesn’t mean that you can’t make an informed decision. Keep the current social, political and economic climate in mind. Watch lobby groups. Read the news (of course.) So Stephen Harper says he’ll ban gay marriage, but will the Canadian public, courts and Parliament allow it? There are usually signs that change is coming long before a politician will discuss

a given issue with us, the public. Although an elected government can make many improvements and mistakes, they will work with what’s available at the time they are elected. Those lobby groups that you may have ignored will have an influence on what McGuinty, Tory, Hampton and DeJong will promise you. Take this time after the election to realize to whom these leaders are speaking when they bring up small and confusing issues. Next, take the time to decide what kinds of policies you’d support, ideally and realistically. Don’t look at morals. I urge you not to look at morals. The elected government cannot decide morals, undo decades of social change/progress, nor can it decide the most intimate matters of our moral lives. The way in which a government affects us is through the government of our town halls and our houses of Parliament. Neither can morals be divided into three or four or five simple categories — and that’s assuming that the members of each party agree on moral issues. The party and representative elected will decide completely different things, such as the expansion of your city or the approval of new day care centres. However, take the time to look at this too, see for yourself. Until the next election, are any moral issues unilaterally solved by one government? Then you can turn your attention to the meaty stuff. Read up on politics, on history, on society. Get to know Bob Rae, Kim Campbell, Tommy Douglas and Brian Mulroney. Intimately. A little bit of Doestoyevsky wouldn’t hurt either. You’ve got a lot of work to do before the next election. Better get to it.

Do your voting research An article published in CBC on October 5th discussed the Ontario referendum saying, “There’s a lot of confusion surrounding this proposed change. ... only a quarter of Ontarians understood the question with two weeks left in the campaign.” Even though the elections have come to an end, I still feel compelled to discuss the strategy of how to make your vote for the next election. When voting, is it possible to ensure you’re fully informed on the matters you’re supposed to be voting for? With MPP candidates from every party slanting the referendum the way they want – or not taking a side at all – it’s a little difficult to know for sure. Elizabeth Witmer, on the referendum, commented “I fear people don’t understand the choices. We need to educate people more.” I don’t personally attack her as an MPP, or the Conservative party — but enough talk about the fact that Ontarians don’t understand. Why didn’t they discuss what MMP entailed and whether it was going to benefit our

current government or not? The information given about the referendum, for beginners, wasn’t adequate to make an informed vote. If it’s not difficult enough to make an informed vote on the referendum, what about deciding who to vote for MPP? Knowing where each party stands on moral issues, and how their policies are affected by their moral stance is crucial for making an informed vote — and how they intend to incorporate those policies in the every lives of citizens. Because let’s face it, abortion and homosexual laws are only two big moral issues that politics have become actively involved in within the last decade. These issues impact the lives of ordinary people on a daily basis. This is where our voting decisions should come from. If we as citizens have such strong opinions about what’s right or what’s wrong on such topics, then the party that we vote for should be supporting our stance. The government has had strong

influence on the personal decisions of citizens for some time now, whether that’s stupid or not. So why not use this to our advantage, and base our voting strategy off of where parties stand on moral issues? Obviously there are so many other moral issues other than abortion and homosexuality that parties take sides on, but you get the point. No, you should not make your voting strategy solely to reflect where different parties stand on moral issues that we deem as “taboo.” However it should have strong influence on candidate you vote for, and the party you vote for. So when you hit the polls, make sure you’ve well researched the party you’re voting for — their moral stance and their intended policies to incorporate it in your daily life.There’s nothing worse than a government that passes a policy counteracting your beliefs. —Jennifer Gellatly

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Musical soundtrack of your life Angela Gaetano reporter

Many students carry their MP3 players along on their travels, accompanied by a steady stream of personally relevant music — their “life soundtrack.” In his report, Life Soundtracks: The uses of music in everyday life, Dr. Daniel J. Levitin, a professor at Montreal’s McGill University, claims that music can be used to regulate emotions and cognitive efforts to assist in a variety of tasks, including studying. The practice of creating “life soundtracks” is nothing new. Levitin points out that “no known human cul-

ture now nor anytime in the recorded past lacked music,” and goes on to illustrate this through the fact that some of the oldest artifacts recovered from archeological excavations of ancient human settlements are musical instruments, like bone flutes and drums made of animal skins. He argues that music is an every day occurrence, and that cultures have been creating situation-specific sounds for millennia, including songs for weddings, funerals, graduations, bed times and a plethora of other life events, both exceptional and mundane. With the rise of portable personal players, music has become both more

Levitin’s Song Suggestions STUDYING, WORKING Mozart, Divertimenti for Winds Doc Watson, Foundation: The Doc Watson Guitar Instrumental Collection John Coltrane, Ballads Gary Burton and Chick Corea, Crystal Silence Mike Oldfield, Tubular Bells

COOKING, CLEANING, HOUSEHOLD CHORES Sarah McLachlin, Wintersong Buena Vista Social Club Tommy Flanagan, Trio and Sextet Vivaldi Four Seasons AD/DC, Back in Black McFly, Baby’s Coming Back

EXERCISE Avril Lavigne The Village People Arrested Development

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Elephants flee before sound of angry bees

A recent study by Oxford University researchers reveals that hearing a recording of bees is sufficient to scare away African elephants. The elephants, which regularly pillage the crop fields of African villages, are thought to avoid the insects because of the painful stings the bees inflict. The research team set up their experiment, hiding loudspeakers in trees where the elephants regularly came to rest. While the animals were resting, the team played either a control sound of white noise or the buzzing sound of the aggressive bees. When the buzzing sound of the bees was played, 94 per cent of the elephant families left the tree in little over a minute after hearing the sound. The research could provide relief for farmers whose crops are often ruined by the elephants, but it is still a long way from being a viable solution. Telomere caps on DNA code RNA too

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that have long been thought to be solely for protecting important genes, have recently been revealed to code RNA as well. Scientists have long been aware of the telomeres function as a buffer, protecting valuable DNA during the replication process. The discovery that telomeres also code RNA was made accidentally by researchers at the Swiss Institute of Experimental Cancer Research in Epalinges and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. They have yet to determine the purpose of the RNA clustered around the telomeres, but suspect it plays a role in regulating telomere length. The discovery could provide new avenues for cancer research, as many cancer cells achieve immortality through very long telomeres. Fossil of a prehistoric sea monster found in Ireland

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accessible and more personalized. Now that we are no longer tied to live performances or public radio, and can bring our music with us everywhere, it is arguable that music is playing an even more important role in the private personal lives of people on a day-today basis. This trend has interested many researchers who have made connections between music and physical changes in the nervous system that facilitate emotional and cognitive regulation. In his report, Levitin summarizes the findings of multiple studies in this line of research, claiming that listening to music “activates virtually every brain region that has so far been mapped by cognitive neuroscientists,” including “frontal lobe circuits involved in planning, motivation, and the formation of expectations,” and memory and attention networks. Music has also been shown to affect the responses of the autonomic nervous system (the “flight or fight” response to stress), and levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, adrenalin and norepinephrine. These findings suggest that music may be a helpful tool in dealing with anxiety and mood problems, by affecting the body’s response to stress and the brain’s chemistry in relation to mood governing neurotransmitters. Levitin even goes on to explain that a specific neurotransmitter, dopamine, has long been known to be involved in the neurological rewards that occur in specific regions of the brain, the

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nucleus accumbens, ventral tagmental region, hypothalamus and amygdala, creating the pleasurable feelings associated with sexual arousal and use of opiates, such as heroin. Levitin’s own research (with his colleague Menon) was the first to show that listening to music activated these same reward systems, “providing evidence that this may well be a ‘sex, drugs, and rock and roll’ center in the brain.” Fitting in with this line of research, many studies have documented that professionals, such as neurosurgeons, athletes, and even students, have used music to affect their performance on a variety of tasks. For example, prominent neurosurgeons have used background music to enhance their attention during procedures that require intense concentration and athletes have used “pumped up jams” to accelerate their arousal during workouts. Levitin’s report even includes a theory for selecting music for specific types of activities, suggesting slow songs for distressing, with fewer than 60-70 beats per minute, such as Brahm’s Lullaby. On the other hand, Letvin suggests faster songs, at 120-240 beats per minute for exercising and other quick-paced activities. Although Levitin also speculates on music appropriate for household chores, students may be more interested in his two other areas of interest: studying and lovemaking. For academic pursuits, Levitin encourages individual discretion, warning that personal differences can

mean that some people can’t stand music while studying, while others prefer it. For those who choose it, Levitin prescribes tunes with a slow tempo and medium pitch, including many bluegrass, classical, jazz and techno songs. The report further warns that instrumental music may be a best choice, particularly when dealing with subject matter that makes strong demands on verbal cognition, such as text books or lecture notes, as processing the lyrics of a vocal performance may over tax verbal cognition resources and impair performance. When it comes to what is, perhaps to some, a more interesting student pursuit — sex, Levitin is coyly vague, purporting that because preferences based on age and culture vary so wildly, that science provides no hard and fast rules about getting your groove on. The report states that it is necessary for couples to choose music that they both enjoy and that suits their own style and romantic activities in order to maximize music’s beneficial effects on their mental, physical and emotional experiences. This illustrates a fact that many a forlorn engineering student can already tell you — science promises to help you learn, but it’s not always as great at getting you laid. — With Files from “Life Soundtracks: The uses of music in everyday life” by Daniel J. Levitin PhD, Department of Psychology,

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New head for medical school Cambridge physician Dr. Morris appointed as head of Waterloo-Wellington’s new health sciences campus Adrienne Raw science editor

Dr. Cathy Morris has been appointed the regional assistant dean for the WaterlooWellington Regional Campus of McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Morris, current chief of staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital says she’s “absolutely delighted” by the appointment. She’s looking forward to working with what she calls “a great group of people. “It’s a great opportunity to work with two progressive and innovative institutions,” Morris said of her appointment. She hopes that the new medical school will address both physician education and the shortage of medical practitioners. John Kelton, dean of the DeGroote School and vice-president for the faculty of health sci-

ences at McMaster, believes Morris will be an asset to the Waterloo-Wellington campus. “We are very pleased to have a Cambridge physician lead the medical school in Waterloo-Wellington,” said Kelton. Morris, who graduated from McMaster’s medical school in 1981, begins her new role with the UW health sciences campus this month along with the inaugural class of firstyear students. She plans to begin her work by familiarizing herself with the preliminary work done by those already working at the health sciences campus. Among the many duties she will perform as the head of the health sciences campus, Morris says that the “integration of the medical school into the region will take most of my time.” She also plans to address the impacts the new facility will have on students, faculty and the university itself.

Dr. Morris has considerable experience in the medical field. She has worked as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at McMaster University and an internist at Hamilton Health Sciences. In addition to her new responsibilities, Morris plans to continue her duties at Cambridge Memorial Hospital where she has worked as the chief of staff since 2005 and clinically as a hospitalist since 2000. The medical school’s first group of students is currently attending classes at McMaster’s Hamilton campus. In January, students will move into temporary space in the Kitchener-Waterloo area until the school’s new bulding — which will also be home to UW’s new school of pharmacy — is completed. araw@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Chemistry is key for Warrior men UW’s men’s ballers to balance experience and depth with talented rookie crop

The 2007-08 Warriors men’s basketball team is hungry for a return to the national stage. This latest version of the Warriors will be young and fast and should fit the OUA game quite well. Most of the experience has graduated with last year’s Captains Michael Davis, Matt Kieswetter and Olivier Quesnel, so there is playing time to be had and it will be interesting to see who steps up to make an impact. There will be no shortage of talent considering the returning players and the new additions. Leading the returnees will be fourthyear forward Dan White, who averaged 5.6 points and 3 rebounds per game. White is an intelligent, hard working forward who has outstanding range and the versatility to play numerous positions. David Burnett enters his third year as perhaps UW’s top offensive option after averaging 11.4 points per game last year. Burnett is a dangerous scorer and one of UW athletics the quickest and best passing guards in the league, so UW expects him to carry the of- The Warriors will look to replace last season’s leadership with a mix of new faces for 2007-08. fensive load. Ben Frisby is a skilled, competitive forward outside shot. as an inside threat and shot-blocking force. athlete with a complete game and a physical who handles the ball like a point guard and Cam McIntyre, a 6’3” guard, is a truly gifted presence at both ends — something that the The most significant contributions, howshould also be a scoring threat in this, his ever, may come from three new faces. Leading scorer who will be counted upon to make big Warriors seem to be in need of this season. third season as a Warrior. With the mix of experience, a rounded atthe way is 6’7” Sinclair Brown, a transfer from plays and to make an immediate and considerAnd Alan Goodhoofd, a strong athletic Simon Fraser University who is extremely tal- able difference. tack and a few new faces, this Warriors squad forward, made his mark as rookie last year ented at both ends of the floor. His height and Finally, 6’5” forward Tim Rossy should looks poised to reaffirm their spot among the IMPRINT/ab.generic 2/11/04 6:15 PM Page 1 with his ability to battledancer/rco© inside and hit the experience gives UW a much-needed presence impact the roster. Rossey is an outstanding OUA’s elite in 2007-08.

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Head Coach: Dan Vanhooren (8th season) The Dinos field one of their deepest teams in years and are poised to make a run to the national championship tournament in Ottawa. Up front, Calgary is led by the Bekkering brothers, Ross and Henry, out of Taber, Alta. Ross suits up for his third season with the Dinos after going to Bangkok with Canada’s Universiade team this summer, where he won a bronze medal. Henry finally steps on the court after a year off due to the transfer rule, ready to bring his highlight-reel dunking ability and powerful inside game to CIS play. Calgary opened its season on a high note Labour Day weekend, recording the program’s first-ever win over an NCAA Division I opponent with an 81-74 victory over Weber State, the defending Big Sky Conference champion.

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Head Coach: Mike Katz (3rd season)

Head Coach: Joe Raso (15th season)

Some new faces will trigger the Toronto Varsity Blues attack this season. A true point guard with exceptional passing ability, Sebastian Magalas has great court vision and is capable of finding an open teammate at any time or penetrating defence and shooting off the dribble. Magalas’ style has been compared to veteran Blues’ guard Mike DeGiorgio, a player from which he will likely gain valuable experience throughout the upcoming season. An allstar at the Keswick Tournament in Florida, Magalas had a notable 29 points and 12 assists against last season’s Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Champions, Pickering High School. Drazen Glisic is a great rebounder, an efficient passer and an excellent post player. With great footwork Glisic will provide additional inside presence the Blues have been looking for. He has a consistent mid-range jump shot and excellent timing. With his length he will surely become a great shot blocker for the Blues and a valued part of the squad in years to come.

Head coach Joe Raso will lead his youngest Marauder team in his 15 seasons at McMaster. McMaster will begin the 2007/2008 season with 6 first year players, 4 sophmores, 1 junior and 2 fourth year seniors. In the front court, McMaster will need seniors Joe Polizzi and Andrew Losier to assume a leadership role with the Departure of OUA All-Star Adam Steiner. Mohawk College transfer, 6’8” Mouctar Diaby, and rookies 6’7” Matt Wiluz, and 6’6” Anthony Bishop. The McMaster backcourt will be led by junior Jason Scully. He will receive support from sophmores Aminu Bello and Eric Magdanz as well as freshmen, Tyrell Vernon and Brett Day. McMaster hopes to see the return of guards, Jermaine Decosta, currently playing on the Marauder football team and Ibrahim Bamba, a transfer for the University of Laval, who is currently out due to an injury he suffered in training camp.

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side shaping up for stellar season Warriors gain size, strength and scoring ability through new recruits The Warriors womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team has a scoring with 16.23 points per game and a senbright season and future ahead of them under sational field goal percentage of 39.3. To the fill new head coach Christin Mackenzie-Dickenson. the void, the Warriors have picked up key recruit A former assistant coach of the McMaster Stephanie DeBoer a 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2 forward from Kitchener, Marauders and 2-time OUA all-star as a player Ontario. DeBoerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s height and aggression will be for the Marauders, a much needed Mackenzie-Dickenasset to the Warson is thrilled with the riors game inside Mackenzie-Dickenson has opportunity to start the paint. fresh with a strong Second year high hopes for the women contingent of Warrior forward, Rachel Warriors this year as they basketball players. Har msworth The Warriors are London, hope to build on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from filled with experience Ontario and 3rd and poise this season year forward Erin OUA first round playoff as a number of key Button are also defeat to Brock. players are returning receiving a lot of for another season. praise from head Most notably, scoring coach Mackenziethreat Kate Poulin who had 11.95 points per game Dickenson. Harmsworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speed and determilast season and a 3-point field goal percentage nation to battle for rebounds has given her an of 32. Poulin will be relied upon heavily if the opportunity to make the starting five. Button Warriors are to obtain a playoff spot in a tough continues to work hard in practice and impress and competitive OUA west division. her coach and teammates. Forward Gillian Maxwell returns for her final Mackenzie-Dickenson takes over for former year of eligibility and looks to build on a strong head coach and UW Hall of Famer Mano Watsa, 2006-07 campaign. Maxwell led the Warriors in who will remain on the coaching staff for one rebounds, finished the season with 9.65 points year to guide Mackenzie-Dickenson. per game and went to the line 81 times. Last year, the Warriors placed fifth in their diviGuard Melanie Belore completes the triple sion, and made the playoffs to face fourth place threat for the Warriors with her strong ball han- Brock. The Warriors lost the game 68-84. dling skills and her ability to read the game. Mackenzie-Dickenson has high hopes for The Warriors will miss the scoring ability of the women Warriors this year as they hope to Kimberly Lee who has other commitments to build on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OUA first round playoff fulfill this year. Lee finished 5th in the OUA in defeat to Brock.

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Forward Gillian Maxwell hopes to lead this year womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team to another appearance in the OUA playoffs. Maxwell, along with Kate Poulin and Melanie Belore compose the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Warriors triple threat that will help the Warriors succeed in obtaining another playoff berth.

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Trinity Western

UQAM

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Head Coach: Kerby Court (1st season) The Trinity Western University Spartans hope some old blood will inject some energy into the women’s basketball club in 2007-08. The Spartans see the return of head coach Kerby Court after a six-year absence, and the team will look to rebound from a disappointing, injury filled 2006-07 season with the hopes of returning to the post season. Leading the way will be third year guard Laura Craig (200506 CW Rookie of the Year), rising stars: second year forward Corina Reimer and second year guard Krystal Crofton. With posts Becky Atkinson, Heather Van Wieren and guard Katie Haworth round out a young but experienced returning squad. The Spartans will look for immediate impact from post Amanda Knauff, who transfers to TWU after an award winning career at Langara College. Rookie’s guard Lindsey Gustafson and guard Emily Knauff should also have impact in their first season with the Spartans. The Spartans, who play in one of the toughest divisions in the CIS, will once again need to battle perennial CIS National Champions, Simon Fraser (07, 05, 02), UBC (06, 04) and Victoria (03, 00, 98) to get out of their division and make an extended trip in the post season.

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UQAM enters their fifth year as an intercollegiate basketball team and looks to make a lot of noise in the Quebec league this year. UQAM has retained a lot of their star players from last year and added a couple key recruits. The team has added much needed speed to pressure the opposing offense. The key ingredient for success will be getting the ball inside the paint and working the glass. If UQAM can keep the ball in their possession and continue their strong history of rebounds, they should be a threat. Having made the playoffs two years in a row, this year the team should be a contender to represent Québec at the Nationals. Key Returning Players (Name, position, hometown and yr): Claudia Gauthier-Théôret, 23, a post is our key player from last year; she is in her last eligibility year for us, and has been with the team since it’s very beginning. Also, two second year players should have an impact, Marjolaine Gauthier-Théôret, 15, also a post, and Karine Boudrias, 11, a wing player. Key losses include Amélie Hudon, last season’s heartand-soul captain.While her playing days are over, the former guard is back with the team as an assistant coach.

Maria Konchalski Shannon Matheson Kelsey MacDonald Tory Anderson Sheryl Chisholm Kirsten Jones Madison Ficaccio Emily McPherson Tristan MacDonald Jacquelyn Richardson Leah Mochrie Ashley Stephen Danielle Suchan Camesha Mackenzie

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With the graduation of numerous stalwarts, the St. Francis Xavier X-Women will definitely be focused on the strength of youthful exhubrance. With the exodus of five seniors due to graduation, the XWomen basketball program looked to revamp its lineup for upcoming campaign. The X-Women are looking to improve on last year’s 10-10 league record and its first berth in the playoffs in three years. The make over of the team from a post oriented squad to an up tempo squad will be the fundamental hurtle in the determining the success of the 07-08 edition of the X-Women. The returning nucleus of Shannon Matheson, Jacquelyn Richardson, Ashley Stephen, Leah Mochrie, and Emily McPherson should keep the squad competitive until the younger players assume larger roles with the club. With the influx of three freshmen and a transfer student, the team hopes to maintain the momentum it built over the second half of last season to establish itself as an elite program in the AUS. The team ranked in the top three in AUS for points allowed and for field goal percentage allowed. Key returning players include Jacquelyn Richardson, the team’s leading scorer in 2006/07.

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The Warrior men’s basketball team will have a different look this year, both in personnel and style of play. Coach Tom Kieswetter returns for his 16th year as the Warriors head coach. He will be joined by third year assistant coach Curtis Dauber and new assistant coach Brad Johnston. The coaching staff will be given a new set of rules to work with this year. New to the CIS is the introduction of FIBA (International Basketball Federation) rules. Noticeable in the new rules is the change from a 30-second shot clock to a 24-second shot clock. Also, teams will have eight seconds to bring the ball out of their own backcourt as opposed to ten seconds. “With the rule changes we expect the tempo of the game to increase,” said Kieswetter, “we will play a more open, run and shoot style of play.” Leading the charge for the Warriors will be co-captains Dave Burnett and Dan White. A faster game will suit Burnett (11.4 ppg, 4.6 apg) perfectly, as the third year, 5’11’’ point guard has a lightning quick first step along with great vision and ball-handling skills. “David will be thrust into a bigger role this year,” said Kieswetter. “He has immense talent; he can score, create and defend.” White (5.6 ppg, 3rpg) returns as the Warriors elder statesmen. In his fourth year, the 6’4’’ forward has improved his game and his versatility and intelligence will be needed. “Dan has become a more complete player, he used to be more of a three point shooter but he’s become a much better passer and can score in different ways.” Big things are also expected out of second year forward Alan Goodhoofd

(5.9 ppg, 4 rpg). At 6’5’’ Goodhoofd provides good size with an equally good jump shot. “Alan is a tough, athletic guy. He’s put on about 15 pounds of muscle this summer and is over the mono he was dealing with last year.” Ben Frisby (3.7 ppg, 4.4 rpg) will also be an integral part to the Warriors success this year. The 6’6’’ forward is a well rounded player who never takes a play off. “Ben is a post-man who thinks like a point guard, he’s a very intelligent player.” Frisby was tied for third on the team in assists last year while still providing an inside presence. Second year guards Jordan Hannah and Luke Kieswetter are also expected to bring their games to the next level this year. Hannah showed flashes of great scoring ability last year off the bench and should give the Warriors a nice scoring punch. Kieswetter provides another good ball-handling point guard to bring the ball up the floor. Matt Hayes, a 6’9” forward returns hoping to build on a strong second half last year where he proved he could be strong inside and crash the boards very well. Along with the returning Warriors, three new recruits are expected to make an impact right away. Sinclair Brown is a 6’7” forward who sat out last year after transferring from Simon Fraser University. Brown will provide even more size and inside defence but as Kieswetter pointed out, is much more than just that, “Sinclair is a very skilled player. He shoots the three well and is also a good passer.” Cam McIntyre is a 6’3” guard who Kieswetter described as “very explosive,” and a “freshman who doesn’t play like a freshman.” McIntyre proved those sentiments true when he scored 21 points in the Warriors first exhibition this year against American

University Duquesne. Tim Rossy joins the squad as a 6’5” forward. “Tim has probably been the biggest surprise so far. He can mix it up well, he is tough and can shoot the ball well.” Rossy made five of his six 3-point attempts against the Waterloo Alumni. Second year forwards Reed Siemieniuk, Ken Cassidy join newcomers Doug Fischer and Zemar Salim to round out the 2007-2008 Warriors. Having such a young, deep team sits well with Kieswetter as guys will be playing hard for minutes. “I think our depth is compatible with the new style of play,” Kieswetter pointed out. “Who starts is not as important as who plays big minutes.” After missing the playoffs last year , the Warriors expect to be there this year. “Our goal is to make the playoffs. Last year we needed more of a physical presence and needed to put more points on the board and we expect to be better in both those areas.” As for this weekend, the 40th annual Naismith classic, a Waterloo basketball tradition, kicks off on Friday, October 12, and will run through Sunday. The Warriors will continue to gear up for the upcoming OUA season by mixing up their deep roster, “All ten players will see minutes this weekend,” says Kieswetter. Friday, at 8 p.m., the Warriors will take on a big and athletic Calgary Dinos team. Saturday night, also at 8 p.m., the Warriors will face off with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues (15-7 last year). And the tournament will come to a close Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m., when the always tough McMaster Marauders will challenge the Warriors. All three games, along with the women’s bracket, will be held at the PAC.

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All-time losses

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Most team points scored in one game. Versus the UW pioneers in 1962

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Lam’s fourth goal of season not enough for win Tom Ellis reporter

The men’s varsity soccer team continued their recent revival against local rivals Laurier on Sunday, October 7. A dominant display in all areas of the pitch deserved the full three points, but not for the first time this season their misfortune in front of goal and a late defensive error saw them leave with a solitary point. Following that result, the Warriors finally move off the foot of the table and with games to come against both the fifth and sixth placed teams, more points seem likely before the end of the season. Coach Peter Mackie is targeting “three wins from the last three games, and to hopefully make that push for the playoffs.” The way UW controlled the game on Sunday brightened up an other-

wise miserable October weekend. Building on last week’s maiden victory and playing on a synthetic pitch the Warriors raised the tempo from the kick off. The damp pitch sped up the ball, which suited Waterloo’s style of play. They were rewarded for their constant pressure with a first half goal from Chris Lam, a player currently in prolific form. In the second half they continued to have the better of the game, looking to extend their lead. They had shots rattle the crossbar, but their constant pressure went unrewarded. For a side who have conceded 28 goals in only 11 games it was always going to be a nerve racking end. A last minute equalizer for Laurier to make the score 1-1 was completely undeserved and broke Warrior hearts. Speaking to Imprint at training on Tuesday, October 9, head coach

Peter Mackie was full of admiration for the way his team have played in the last few matches. He said “that whilst they have taken a few games to gel, it was a great performance despite being unable to find second goal.” He added that “we played well enough to get all three points, especially as we had much the better of the game.” For the second week running Imprint player of the weekend goes to Chris Lam for his fourth goal in three games. He is now the top goal scorer for the Warriors and has scored over half of all the Warriors goals his season. Which resulted in Coach Mackie, describing him as “being on fire”. Sunday, October 14 see the Warriors face Guelph at 3:15 p.m. at Columbia Ice Fields, looking to push for sixth place and a spot in the playoffs.

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Chris Lam has scored 4 goals in the last 3 games.

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Women’s soccer team slip up again Warriors need to win two of last three to make the playoffs Tom Ellis reporter

Following a successful run of form earlier in the season, the Warriors slipped to their second successive defeat. The result leaves their play-off hopes depending on the final three matches of the season, with second and seventh place in the league separated by only seven points. Realistically to have to be certain of a place in the playoffs the Warriors need to take a minimum of six out of the nine points available. Sunday’s match against Laurier started well with Shae-Lynn Culliton claiming her first goal of the season from a corner kick in the fourth minute. From then on it was down hill as the team struggled to keep possession, being left to chase the game despite being in the lead. Goal keeper Catherine Vanderburgh was at her best saving a first half penalty to keep the Warriors in the lead at half time. In the second half, a more competitive UW side appeared, but Laurier scored early

Richard Lu

Vanderburgh looks on hands on hips as her team sit three points behind the sixth and final playoff spot. in the half to level the game. In attempting to stop the goal Vanderburgh collided head first with the post. Despite a mild concussion she played the rest of the game. She went on to make three crucial saves and was named

Imprint women’s varsity soccer team player of the weekend. Coach Peter Mackie was full of praise for his shot stopper viewing her performance as “unbelievable” In the end, it was all in vain as Laurier scored

the winning goal with less than ten minutes to play, taking the match 2-1. Coach Peter Mackie put the result down to the players “being uncomfortable on the turn,” yet he felt his side had not done enough to deserve the win.

Field hockey team drops crucial game to Lions

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Warriors try hard to defend the York attack but conceded three goals on Wednesday afternoon to the 6-2 Lions. Yang Liu assistant sports editor

On a cold and rainy Wednesday afternoon, Warrior field hockey faced off against the third place OUA team York, in their final game of the season at University Stadium. The Warriors remain in the place hunt for the fifth and final playoff spot despite having only one win in the season to date. However, their previous meeting with York was a one-sided thrashing, as York rolled to a 5-1 win. This time, the War-

riors were hoping to bear down defensively, especially after having given up 16 goals in the last three games. The first half did not start off well for the Warriors, York managed to keep the play mostly in Waterloo’s end, dominating both possession and the shots taken. The Warriors had problems making the transition from the offensive end to the defensive end. York would strike for two goals while keeping Waterloo off the board in the first half. The second half was a different story as the Warriors really took the

play to York, in what coach Guy Zink called “the best 35 minutes they’ve played all year.” However, the Warriors were unable to convert on several golden opportunities in York’s zone. The Lions regained the momentum late in the game and added an insurance tally to win the game 3-0. Despite being shutout, coach Zink was upbeat about the play of the Warrior girls. “We played well, especially in the second half. Even though we scored in the last game [against York], I think we played much better in this game.”

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With this loss, the Warriors drop to 1-62 in the OUA standings, but despite their record they still remain in the playoff hunt. Upcoming games against McGill, Carleton and Western, all competing for the final playoff spot, will determine whether they are post season bound or not. “If we play smart, fundamental field hockey like we did for 35 minutes this game, the playoffs are still in reach,” said Zink.

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Athletes of the Week Adan Kania - Football Adam, a Masters student in History from Brampton, Ontario had four solo tackles in the Warriors 39-23 loss to McMaster on Saturday at University Stadium. Kania now has fifteen solo tackles this season which is very impressive. Kania was a key component in the game adding two assisted tackles and a key block in the 4th quarter on Forsyth’s two yard touchdown run.

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Tiffany, a 2nd year Engineering student from Kingston, Jamaica led her Warrior team to a Gold medal last week at the Guelph Invitational. Tiffany shot a low round of 73, which was even par at the Cutten Club in Guelph. This also earned her an individual Gold medal. Tiffany has now won 2 individual gold medals on this season and continues to shoot impressive scores.

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Warriors miss playoffs by just one game Final weekend loss to Laurier ends the 2007 season for the varsity baseball team Yang Liu assistant sports editor

The Warriors playoff fate came down to the final weekend series against cross-town rivals Laurier. It was either sweeping the Hawks in the Saturday doubleheader and be off to the playoffs, or else pack up the bags for the season. The two teams only prior meeting this season, saw Waterloo cruise to an 8-0 shutout victory. Coach Brian Bishop decided to use starter Derrick Junkin for game one of the doubleheader, leaving team ace Geoff Moroz for the second game. Junkin would pitch well for the Warriors allowing only one unearned run in three innings of work. The rain clouds interrupted the game after the third inning and there was a two hour long rain delay. Junkin was unable to return to the game after the delay, and Shane Riley was brought in to relieve Junkin. However, Riley struggled to find his control as he walked five batters over three innings. Laurier would proceed to score three runs on three hits, taking advantage of Riley’s control problems, winning the game 4-1 and securing the final playoff spot. “The biggest problem was he left some pitches up in the zone with two strike counts, or with two outs [and runners in scoring position],” said Bishop. “They capitalized on these mistakes by getting base hits and driving in the runs.”

The Warriors managed to out hit the Hawks 8-5 in the game, but stranded several runners in scoring position. “The main problem was our lack of clutch hitting. We had some chances, but did not get any clutch hits with runners in scoring position. You don’t win many games scoring just one run,” noted Bishop. The inability to get timely hits has been a reoccurring theme for Warrior baseball this season, which is likely responsible for the team’s inconsistent showing. The second game of the double header would be a meaningless 10-2 victory for Waterloo, as Geoff Moroz pitched six solid innings giving up only two earned runs on two hits in five innings of work. Chris Robinson had 3 hits and an RBI, while Adam Auer and Joe Bondy-Denomy had 2 hits and a RBI each. The Warriors finish the season 8-10 and in sixth place in the OUA standings. They will miss the playoffs by just one game. The Warriors found themselves in a 2-5 hole early in the season and were unable to put together a winning streak since then to climb out of that hole. “As far as the season goes, I thought we played pretty well for the most part. We lost some close games that could have gone either way with a hit or a bounce here or there,” said Bishop reflecting on the team’s season. “For as young as we were I thought we did a pretty good job. We were just a little inconsistent, which is what you get when you have a young team.” Warrior baseball, the student body and Imprint Sports all look forward to a successful and hopefully playoff bound 2008 season. Michelle Nguyen

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“Water, water, water! Loo, loo, loo!” Community Editorial We all remember our Frosh Week. Whether it was years ago or just last month, it is hard to forget the excitement in the air. Whenever someone cheered “Water, water, water,” we were there to respond with an enthusiastic “Loo, loo, loo!” Having only been at UW for less than a week, we already knew what it meant to be Waterloo Warriors. Yet when that week came to an end, and classes began, the electricity that filled the air faded away. That spirit of the Warrior within all of us was buried by assignments, midterms and exams. If you ask around, there is a general consensus on campus that school spirit at UW is lacking. Why is this so? Our school has long prided itself on the success of its academics and for being on the cutting edge of technology. However, these have

overshadowed our athletics program that requires attention from the student body. Athletics greatly contributes to a school’s identity, and serves to create a connection between students and their school. By going out and attending these games, supporting the men and women, our peers who represent our school, we can restore the spirit that is absent from our campus. By increasing not only the attendance but also our presence at games, we can bring back what it means to be a Warrior. Whenever the opposition visits our campus, we want them to know they are playing in the home of the Warriors. As students of the University of Waterloo, we are Warriors. We are Warriors when we study, we are Warriors when we work, and we are Warriors when we play. There is potential in all of us, and now is time to unleash the spirit of the Warrior within. -Nick Neale & Andrew Fung

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Laurier crowds often put Waterloo crowds to shame.

A young team ends their season early but have high hopes for the future.

Sports

Football OUA Standings

Ottawa Laurier Queen’s Guelph McMaster Waterloo Western Windsor York Toronto

GP 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

W 6 6 4 3 3 3 2 2 1 0

L T OTL PTS 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 12 2 0 0 8 3 0 0 6 3 0 0 6 3 0 0 6 3 0 1 4 4 0 0 4 5 0 0 2 6 0 0 0

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Quarter 3 McMaster- Single Point Pauolo Faiazza (missed FG) 6:39 Waterloo-TD Tanner Forsyth 10 pass from Luke Balch 9:57 Quarter 4 Waterloo-TD Tanner Forsyth 1 run 0:56 McMaster- Single Point Pauolo Faiazza (missed FG) 6:49 Waterloo-TD Joshua Svec 90 pass from Luke Balch 7:09 McMaster-TD Rob Serviss 77 pass from Adam Archibald 11:52 McMaster- Safety 12:32

Baseball OUA Standings

Saturday, October 6 McMaster 39 at Waterloo 23 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT1 Tot McMaster 18 10 1 10 0 39 Waterloo 0 3 6 14 0 23 Attendance:700 Scoring Summary Quarter 1 McMaster-TD Mike Bradwell 50 pass from Adam Archibald 2:10 McMaster-FG Pauolo Faiazza 27 7:12 McMaster-TD Jordan Carter 5 Pass from Adam Archibald 8:58 McMaster-Single Point Pauolo Faiazza 11:51 Quarter 2 McMaster-TD Matt Giardano 13 pass from Adam Archibald 9:04 Waterloo-FG Ian Nichol 32 11:20 McMaster-FG Pauolo Faiazza 15 13:24

Game 2 Laurier 2 at Waterloo 6(10)*

Western Brock Laurier McMaster Toronto Waterloo Guelph

GP 17 18 18 18 17 18 18

W 15 11 9 9 8 8 2

Scoring Summary Laurier Waterloo

*Game cancelled after the sixth inning due to rain. The Warriors unofficially tallied 10 runs.

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Russell Division

2nd Half Laurier – Lagonia 60:00 Laurier – Lagonia 80:00

Next game: Warriors vs. Guelph at 1:00 p.m. Sun, Oct 14. @ CIF.

Men’s Soccer OUA Standings

East Division

GP W 13 12 14 8 12 7 13 6 12 3 12 2 12 1 12 1 12 1

L 1 4 1 1 5 7 6 7 9

T PTS 0 36 2 26 4 25 6 24 4 13 3 9 5 8 4 7 2 5

GP W L T PTS 12 11 0 1 34 11 6 2 3 21 11 5 3 3 18 10 4 4 2 14 10 3 6 1 10 10 2 4 4 10 11 1 7 3 6 11 1 7 3 6

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West Division GP York 12 McMaster 11 Brock 11 Laurier 11 Guelph 11 Western 10 Waterloo 11 Windsor 11

W 11 5 5 5 4 4 3 0

L T PTS 1 0 33 3 3 18 4 2 17 4 2 17 4 3 15 4 2 14 6 2 11 11 0 0

York Western Brock Laurier Guelph Windsor Waterloo McMaster

GP W L 12 10 0 10 7 1 11 6 3 11 5 4 11 3 6 10 3 6 11 1 8 10 1 8

Trent Guelph Queen’s York Toronto

GP 5 5 5 5 5

W 4 3 3 1 0

L 1 2 2 4 5

T PTS 0 8 0 6 0 6 0 2 0 0

Shells Division Western Waterloo McMaster Laurier Brock

GP 5 5 5 5 5

W 5 4 3 1 1

L 0 1 2 4 4

T PTS 0 10 0 8 0 6 0 2 0 2

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Men’s Rubgy OUA Standings

West Division

Saturday, October 6

Scoring Summary

1st Half Waterloo – Cullinton 10:00

Women’s Soccer OUA Standings

Ottawa Carleton Toronto Queen’s Ryerson RMC Nipissing Laurentian Trent

L PTS 2 30 7 22 9 18 9 18 9 16 10 16 16 4

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Women’s Rugby OUA Standings

Scoring Summary

T PTS 2 32 2 23 2 20 2 17 2 11 1 10 2 5 1 4

East Division GP 4 4 4 5 4

Queen’s Brock RMC Trent Toronto

W 3 3 2 1 0

L 1 1 2 4 4

T PTS 0 15 0 15 0 10 0 4 0 0

Sunday, October 7

Sunday, October 7 West Division

Laurier 1 at Waterloo 1 Laurier 2 at Waterloo 1

Scoring Summary 1st Half Waterloo – Lam 30:00 2nd Half Laurier – Cawker 80:00 Next game: Warriors vs. Guelph at 3:15 p.m. Sun, Oct 14. @ CIF.

McMaster Western Waterloo Laurier Guelph Windsor

GP 5 5 5 4 5 5

W L 4 1 4 1 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 3

T 0 0 0 0 0 0

PTS 20 19 10 10 9 10

Friday, October 5

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Waterloo 26 at Windsor 13

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This past Thursday I saw you at Tim Hortons in the SLC and you wouldn’t look me in the eye, just walked past. Ironically you were wearing that sweater I gave you. I know I was an asshole and things got sort of messed up towards the end, but I miss talking to you... if you want to maybe go for a coffee, just call me sometime. I told myself that last Wednesday

“To eliminate the legal age to buy alcohol.”

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Kinesiology

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was going to be my last Bomber Wednesday this semester... too much homework, etc. Then I met you, you strange, funny man in your skinny jeans and Mishka shirt.... I’m out of town this week but I’ll be back for the 17th... see ya there? I ran past you in Waterloo Park on my daily afternoon jog. I was the brunette sporting the tight spandex and nice buns.You were walking your shih-tzu and looking gorgeous. I tried to say hi, but I was so tired that the words came out as a breathless “huh” and I’d really like to start over again. If you see me again in the park, don’t be

“To get our own currency, and for the Queen’s head to be replaced by Farley Mowat.”

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shy... stop and chat! We were at 130 King last week, at the stellar house-concert. We talked politics in the pirate room, and then you showed me magic trips upstairs in the “conservatory”. I was amazed at your spontaneity and humour. So… when’s the next concert? Want to meet before then? You walked past me last Saturday in the path between ML and ES with some dude, started giving me eyes. Next time wait till his back is turned! Missed a connection? Wanna break the ice? email to ghalpern@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Imprint, Friday, October 12, 2007

Lacking four wheel fun

Third year psychology major, Brandon Forler, one of the few student skateboarders at UW performing tricks as well as “keeping it cool” on campus. Keegan Tremblay reporter

There are stereotypes associating long boards with hippies, skateboards with punks, and scooters with four-year-olds, but students at UW don’t seem to be labelling their peers on wheels around campus. Scooters and long boards aside, how has this come to be? Where is our chaotic punk? The exact origin of skateboarding is uncertain. As most sports there are numerous speculations, I believe skateboards came from Zeus, but nothing is for sure. In the late 1960s and early ‘70s boarders appeared in heaps, particularly along the southern west coast of the United States. This is where and when most people like to think skateboarding was born. During this time, free love was on the rise. Coincidence? Not possible. The stereotypical skateboarder was male and stood long and lanky with luscious locks. On a hot day most skinny boarders could be caught sporting mere short-shorts and elbow pads, a glorious sight. These beauties were coined “sidewalk surfers,” capturing the essence of the surfboard and bringing it to the street. Their skateboards where shaped much like the surfboard, long and flat on the top with one end pointed and the other cut straight, similar to the longboards you may see around campus today. At the turn of the next decade, approximately 1980, the introduction of a kick-tail skateboard brought the sport into a new era. Designers learned that curving the back

end of a skateboard upward enabled skaters to easily “pop” themselves off the ground. This opened up a new range of possibilities for the sport’s participants. From here on in, skateboarding adopted a “ride everything mentality” incorporating stairs, ledges, handrails and, essentially, anything with a smooth surface. With this new era and ideology, skateboarders were tagged as gritty individuals, identified as crazy for the feats they were attempting on their boards. Given the mass exposure of skateboarding in the media, with X-Games, videogames, and extreme sports channels alike, skateboarding has been bigger in North America in the last ten years than ever before. The tricks, well they have been, too. A university campus is the ideal stomping grounds for the modern skater. The University of Waterloo has many stairs, ledges and handrails scattered across campus. So, why don’t you see skaters hurling themselves down the SLC stairs on their boards today? Does UW not have a skateboard culture? The widely held belief from UW students is no. “You will see the odd guy skateboarding,” says one fourth year engineering student, but there aren’t that many here.” This lack of numbers may lessen, but should not extinguish your chances of seeing that boarder toss himself down the SLC steps. Our generation is eager to emulate Girls Gone Wild, Jackass and other out of body activities, so why not some intense skateboarding? Andrew Primeau a third year computer

“You will see the odd guy skateboarding, says one fourth year engineering student, but there aren’t that many here.”

science student explains, “I am part of the minority who show up to class with a skateboard, as to any skateboard culture, there are no meetings or ritualistic sacrifices, which may actually be what turned me off of skateboarding.” Primeau admits that he rides “to and from class mostly.” Many skaters responded similarly, saying that they use their boards for on campus transportation only. It seems very few UW boarders are in it for the tricks today.Primeau, however, seemed to be the only one blaming a lack of ceremonial sacrifice for his decreased interest. Most say they simply don’t have the time to take their board out to bust a move. “I am too busy with work, trying to pay down my loan,” exclaimed one kinesiology student. Perhaps “tearing up the streets” with a skateboard is only a phase. What we are witnessing at UW, is skateboarders growingup and out of the sport. It seems too hard for students to balance cracking a leg with cracking the books. This is not to say that you will never see a skateboarder trying to ‘grind’ a ledge or “kick-flip” a set on campus. There will always be a dedicated few. But the skateboard culture of UW, as it seems, is a loose net system of students riding boards. A system best summarized by a third year psych student, Brandon Forler, “It’s not a culture that interacts on a regular basis, it’s more of a motor cycle thing you see a fellow rider and you wave.” This purposes a grassroots type of respect for the mellow riding UW boarder. Perhaps the skateboarders of UW are regressing back to the soul of skateboarding, free love and luscious locks. There’s no doubt engineers and mathies love growing their hair long. The reason students aren’t labelling skaters as punk is because they have gone the way of the longboard. Skateboarding the way that Zeus would want it. Keeping it cool and simple surfing the sidewalks like a bunch of gangly hippies.

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City of people Erin Stieler reporter

Bienvenue á Paris! Meandering between grand palaces, cathedrals and the tall stacks of balconied apartments, the crowded streets of Paris are alive with the senses of a busy city. Screeching wheels and high pitched car horns, the aroma of cigarette smoke, and the soft coos and flapping wings of pigeons in a public square, this city appears far from the romantic and classy metropolis which comes to mind for most North Americans All walks of life parade these streets and across the boulevards, from successful businessmen with jam-packed agendas to the stereotypical American camera-clad tourist, to the groups of troubled youths inhabiting the cigarette-butt covered pavement, asking for spare change in English and muttering to each other in the heavy slang of Parisian lower-class urbanites.

vacations with their children, rather than just material things such as bigger TVs or more decorative furniture. Many people in Paris do not own vehicles. Instead, they take public transit to cut down on costs, time and, for many, impact on the environment. Paris is most beautiful at night when the lights on the Eiffel Tower glitter as if the landmark was made from a million diamonds. After all, they don’t call this the “City of Lights” for nothing. However, this effect is mainly for the tourists; the real beauty at night I found lies within tiny narrow streets in neighbourhoods, away from popular glam spots. Here, the warm glow of the streetlights cast down on the cobbled stone streets, alive with the mummers and laughter of it’s inhabitants, the clinking of cutlery and wine glasses in the cafes, and the faint background hum of traffic. After sightseeing the main attractions of Paris throughout the day, it is nice to observe a more

The only thing I regret about my trip to Paris was my failure to see more of Paris as a city of people. However, last year, when I went to Paris and discovered that all my expectations of the city were false, I was anything but disappointed. Like all big metropolis in the world, Paris is buzzing with activity and excitement. As a student studying anthropology, I found this highly urbanized atmosphere in quite inspiring as it gave me insight into the attitudes and daily lives of its people and culture. In addition, some daily occurrences I spotted highly intrigued (if not amused) me, as one would never find a similar occurrence in a North America. For example, it is quite common for a public service such as the Parisian Metro to strike suddenly in the midst of the tourist season, ‘just because they feel like it. A driver may simply park their car on the sidewalk rather than bother finding a more appropriate place to park. People may travel to the nearby café to grab a glass of wine, sometimes as early as 11 a.m. Parisians are often very conservative, staying close to tradition and set in their ways. Many are quite religious and flock to the nearby churches and cathedrals on Sundays. They are very close to their families and spend their well-earned paycheques on fancy dinners out with their spouses or relaxing

natural, down-to-earth and real environment behind all of those glittering lights, skyscrapers, grand palaces and museums and street after street of fancy shops and hotels. Paris isn’t only Louis Vuitton purses, the Arc de Triomphe, and the fancy and high-class Hotel Ritz. It’s a city of people. The only thing I regret about my trip to Paris was my failure to see more of Paris as a city of people. My itinerary mainly included the must-see monuments and museums such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and all of the other sites that must have been photographed a million times from tourists around the world. As the view from the Eiffel Tower was magnificent, the artwork and grandness of the Louvre was inspiring, and the history and beauty of Notre Dame was incredible, the only part of the my trip that really left me an impression of Paris were the little things that most people fail to appreciate. I would never forget the sights, smells and sounds of the streets, or that night I decided to travel off the beaten track and explore the “lesser-known” sites. The next time I visit a city, I will definitely make an attempt to get away from the tourist traps and explore the city for its people and culture.

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Emolution Eric Gassner reporter

Emo, emo, emo! After only saying this one word (and then repeating it twice more for effect), you know what I’m talking about. What first comes to mind for you could vary but most people have a kneejerk reaction to get ready to start attacking this ‘genre’. However, in reality, most people don’t even know what it truly is. Although the term has become widespread within the past five years, it was actually coined in the mid 1980’s in reference to bands like Rites of Spring, Embrace and later on, Fugazi. These bands actually played something more aligned with current views of punk or hardcore. The term ‘emo’ itself is short for ‘emotional’ but with the original emo bands it referred to how emotional they would become during a performance. As these bands began to break up in the mid 90’s, the term was relabeled to a different group of bands that were more exemplary of today’s “indie rock”, bands like The Get Up Kids, Sunny Day Real Estate and Weezer because these bands were influenced by bands like Fugazi. Finally we come to the modern emo bands. Today’s view of emo is much more centered on the bands style of music, lyrical content and look, as opposed to the emotion of their performance. Of course a band’s style of music and perhaps even lyrics should be a very important thing when you’re deciding what genre they belong in but when it comes to emo, the decision seems almost completely arbitrary. Bands like Hawthorne Heights, The Used, Brand New ,and Taking Back Sunday are all frequently attributed with the label ‘emo’, but it’s not so much because of their music anymore. This generation’s

label of ‘emo’ spawned out of emotional lyrics (such as those of Dashboard Confessional) but it is hardly emotional lyrics alone that make them emo. Nine Inch Nails have almost always had emotional lyrics but I have never heard someone call them emo. The truth is the term ‘emo’ doesn’t even refer to a genre anymore and its main purpose is actually to be used as a term of derision. Bands are no longer called emo to help someone understand the sound of a band, now they are called emo to express a distaste for the band and the word is often used synonymously with ‘whiney’ or ‘depressed’. I can’t think of any other music label that is an insult in itself (except country – nobody likes country). In fact, within the past three years, I don’t think I have heard anyone use the word ‘emo’ in a positive manner. Bands considered emo tend to argue the label; the truth is that the word itself will probably phase out or fade into something new soon because its time for popularity has already passed. It used to be that liking emo was the trendiest thing you could do; now the trendiest thing you can do is hate it. But speaking of trendy… another attribute that characterizes ‘emo’, is style. With the rise of this music sect also comes the creation and popularization of a brand new style: the emo style. The emo style generally consists of the following: tight clothes (an absolute must and the guys are even free to wear a girl’s pants), tennis shoes or skate shoes (touching on their punk roots), black horn-rimmed glasses (it’s apparently beneficial to be visually impaired in order to be emo), a hoodie (or a T-shirt representing an emo band) and studded belts are always a plus.

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This look itself began with a lot of similarities to the typical goth styleaa — which basically just entailed a lot of black. Black is still prevalent in emo, most of the clothes are dark and the hair as a default is generally black but the emo style gives people the freedom to dye their bangs a bright colour like blonde or pink (or both). The bangs, by the way, are often covering one of the eyes (impairing the vision even further). Along with all these attributes of appearance, the modern emo style can have expected personality traits that go along with it. Emo followers are generally considered sensitive, introspective and thoughtful. Another characteristic that is largely associated with the emo population is the slitting of one’s wrist. This is difficult to address, so I’ll just say that I’m sure it is hard to remain happy while you’re being so sensitive, introspective and thoughtful — emotion gets the better of you. So what do you think? Are you emo? Do you hate emo? Or are you just unsure of what emo truly refers to, now more than ever? Hopefully with these tips you can now identify who is emo and who isn’t so that you can go ask them things like why people like the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (if you discover the answer, please let me know). If you’re still wondering what truly makes a band emo, well there is no clear-cut definition of what an emo band truly is. The emo label has changed a lot since it was first conceived and now most bands are just considered emo because they sound like the band before them that was considered emo. Therefore, I would just suggest that if you don’t like a rock/punk/hardcore band then just call them emo and soon enough everyone around you won’t

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Experimenting with life after drunk

Guy Halpern staff reporter

Like most people, my relationship with alcohol has gone through a number of distinct stages. My first drink in high school was a sloppy vodka and orange juice; technically known as a screwdriver, the name takes on new meaning when it’s mixed one-part vodka to one-part Tropicana inside of a water bottle. After that, my peers and I moved on up the evolutionary chain and discovered the magic of malt liquor, guzzling forty-ounce bottles of Old English and St Ides until they raised the price over the five dollar bill range. By the time I moved into Village 1, I fancied myself a connoisseur of Fireball and budget Canadian whiskies, the warm refuge of any hoser drunk.

At this point, it can be safely said that my modus operandi was the cheaper and easier the better. Still, every road comes to a turn eventually; for me, it occurred midway through first year, when I found myself at some kegger on Spruce Street waiting in line for another plastic cup full of lukewarm, flat, generic beer whose only selling point was that it went down easy in a funnel. Standing there, in an overheated sweatbox of a house, hearing that same fucking Sublime song for the umpteenth time, I had an epiphany: I had to stop going to bad parties, slurring my words, and leering at girls like a greasy pirate. I also had to stop drinking things that didn’t taste good. If you’re ready to take the first step away from mediocre coolers and badly mixed rum and cokes and begin to drink for taste rather than (or at least in addition to) intoxication, take my hand and let me show you the path. We will start with the ‘cooler’ kids. You go to the LCBO and immediately gravitate towards the ominously named ‘Party Zone.” It’s not your fault you were drawn in by the sparkly bottles and melted Popsicle taste, but you don’t want to be drinking the beverage equivalent of Kool-Aid when you could be sipping fresh squeezed. A great place to begin on your quest for the perfect sweet-tooth pleasing drink is that monument of 21st century pop culture, Sex and the City. Sarah and her girls popularized the Cosmopolitan, a delicious cocktail served in a martini glass that hits the right balance between pleasing sweetness and a hint of tart. The classic Cosmo features vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and a splash of lime. Cointreau, a French liquor made from a combination of bitter and sweet orange peels, tastes great but costs a pretty penny; I usually just substitute it with a cheaper orange liquor, such as the Canadian made McGuinnes Triple Sec. You’ll be hard pressed to taste the difference once

it’s blended together. Since this drink is meant to be served as a martini, you’re going to have to shake it over ice then strain the drink into a glass. At this point, you may be thinking that this whole exercise has been for naught because you don’t have one of those shiny martini shakers,. But never fear my friends, necessity is the mother of invention, and this situation is no different. Any travel mug with a small opening will do just fine; the main thing is that it lets the liquid out but keep the ice in. This drink is great for nearly any occasion, but since alcoholic monogamy gets kind of monotonous, you should feel free to experiment with the basic ingredients. Next up on the list is that sneaky devil the Long Island Iced Tea. This drink originally became popular during the 1920s, when prohibition made it necessary to both drink on the sly and drink anything available. This last reason explains the expansive ingredient list, which includes every common clear liquor that a bartender would have at his or her disposal. White rum, silver tequila, vodka, gin, and triple sec all make their way into the glass and it tastes surprisingly delicious. Unlike our friend the Cosmo, this drink is built in a tall glass over ice. Ideally, it should be mixed with ½ ounces of each of the five liquors, but you can skew it depending on what you have available. Once you’ve poured your liquors in, fill the glass most of the way up with bar lime or limeade, leaving room for about an ounce of coke on top. Alternatively, you can make a California Iced Tea by replacing half of the limeade with cranberry juice and topping it with Sprite instead of Coke. Last, but not least, I present you with the thinking student’s drink. Ever find yourself sitting there, writing a paper at two in the morning, stressing the fuck out? My advice would be to reach for a Rusty Nail. Named for its colour rather than its taste, the Nail is a simple drink, an easy to mix blend of scotch whiskey and Drambuie poured over ice in a low-ball glass. Drambuie is a scotch based orange liqueur that mixes well with the whiskey, rounding out its roughness with a smooth taste of herbs and sweet oranges. This isn’t the kind of drink you drink quickly; it’s the kind of drink that gets better as the ice gets a chance to melt, letting you sit and reminisce or ponder the complexities of that math problem. The proportions for mixing this drink are technically one part scotch to one part Drambuie, but most people tend

to prefer it closer to two parts scotch to one part Drambuie, preventing it from getting too sweet. In some bars they’ll serve it with a twist of lemon or a maraschino cherry; while it is pretty, I would say that stuff just gets in the way. As for choosing amongst the many scotches available, don’t be too concerned with buying a premium brand. Johnny Walker Black tastes great, but Chivas Regal or Grant’s will do you just fine. The best part about mixing a drink is trying something new; the LCBO stocks hundreds of different kinds of alcohol, and at the end of the day, it doesn’t have to cost you more to drink well. Recipes are really never more than suggestions or rough guides, so feel free to experiment and try new things. Think about what sort of flavours appeal to you, whether it’s exotic tastes like pomegranate and lychee juice or something as comforting as coffee, and see what interesting concoctions you can create when you blend them with complimentary ingredients. Having a good drink should be an end rather than a means; instead of seeing it as a foul tasting potion that you drink to get drunk, make the effort to sip on something nice and you may just find yourself enjoying the process. ghalpern@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Leftover, recycled and rediscoverd Tiffany teaches the art of turning Thanksgiving extras into gourmet goods It’s been a week, so it is my hope that you have all avoided the trap of suffering from “leftover syndrome.” After a hearty Thanksgiving feast, your residence fridge is probably overflowing with turkey related goodies. While it may be tempting to just eat your post feast straight from the fridge (as I am guilty of doing), try transforming them into your own showstopping meal that no one could suspect came from leftovers. Shepherd’s pie is one of the most appropriate choices for such a situation because you have all the ingredients on hand, so most of the work is done for you. All you need to do is throw the items together and let them mingle in the oven until fragrant aromas start wafting into the kitchen, signalling that it’s ready and waiting for you to dig into. Shepherd’s pie was originally created as an economical way to use leftovers from a “Sunday roast” or in our case, a Thanksgiving feast. With some food resources on hand, I discovered that this Irish pie traditionally consists of ground or diced meat (lamb or mutton, hence the “shepherd” name), vegetables if desired (sautéed onions, garlic, carrots, peas), and herbs (such as rosemary or oregano). This mixture is then simmered in chicken or beef stock with the liquid drained. It is spread on the bottom of a baking dish, topped with mashed potatoes and optionally covered with a layer of cheese. The pie is then baked until the mixture is hot and the potato ‘crust’ turns golden brown. In other instances, the meat would be mixed with gravy omitting the broth simmering step. In North America, the meat of choice would usually be ground beef, due to better availability and is sometimes referred to as a ‘cottage’ or ‘cowboy’ pie. While our part of the globe is more lenient with terminology Britain is more specific; deeming Shepherd’s pie as the one with lamb and cottage pie the one made with beef. tli@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Exercise and indulge your imagination with Master Class, a performance that gives you the history of one of Opera’s most coveted artists, Maria Callas, and also makes you feel like you are a part of the show. This was my first glimpse into the world of opera and as a result, I found myself in a thick forest, holding only a machete to plough my way out. From the onset of the production, I was unable to find a place of perspective to view what was happening on stage. The first ten minutes, just like the next ten minutes, were tough to enjoy. However, I eventually cut my way past the last branches, settled into the performance and realized what a fun and adventurous operatic performance, Master Class truly is. Master Class was first produced by the Philadelphia Theatre Company and hit the Broadway stage in November 1995. Written by Terrence McNally, this production pulls from many of opera’s best composers including Verdi, Puccini and Bellini. The story that Terrence McNally came up with features sensational notes as performed by the entire cast. Master Class is set up to be a teacher student environment taught by one of the greats, Callas, who gives you a real run for your money throughout the performance. Without having any prior knowledge of Maria Callas’ career, you may be caught off guard by her witty, narcissistic and self-centered demeanor on stage. Barbara Barsky’s performance as Callas is a captivating experience that only holds you tighter and tighter as she grabs you with her vivid stories of her own successes and failures. Amy Walsh, Eric Olsen and Sherry Steele make up the supporting cast on vocals, as they play the role of Callas’ students and are complimented by Stephen Woodjetts on piano. The entire cast makes for a terrific night of entertainment as the students of Callas’ class wow the audience with their

vocal talents. We first meet Stephen who sets the stage for the great Callas as he sits and waits at his piano bench for his master’s signal. Once given, students come onto the stage one at a time to try their best for Callas. The response by Callas is that of a jealous and spiteful woman who only wishes she could have her days of glory back in her grasp. This becomes very clear as the performance transitions in and out of entertaining monologues, where Callas reveals her truths, allowing for an exploration of her life’s wins and woes. It is hard to decide whether Callas is deserving of your praise, however, this question is subdued by the cheers that respond to the supporting cast. The show may at times be overbearing due to the negativity from Callas, but it has a valuable reference to deep moral issues regarding what it takes to make it in the world of performance. This principle was to know what you are saying when you say it, and it is only then that you can truly be beautiful. This message relates to everyone in any career and provided me with a real sense of fulfillment. The set design and lighting were also well done. Though subtle throughout, these components mostly helped to enhance the world of Callas’ past as she would drift into monologue. On set there is a deep gold and red backdrop illustrating a beautiful opera theatre filled with balconies allowing you to suspend your disbelief for brief moments, and enter Callas’ world. During these same moments the lighting casts a very strong shadow of Callas’ profile onto far walls, which adds to Callas’ dominating and alluring presence. Master Class is both simple and complex at times in terms of story line. In fact, it may leave those uneducated of Maria Callas’ past slightly confused, but that being said, it is a wonderful performance that touches the most passionate opera audience member as well as a person like me. Master Class continues at the K-W Theatre Athena until October 13.

Wii want you to jump in and play beyond

Advertisements are everywhere. Walking to school, driving to work, taking the bus to the mall — no matter where we go, we are constantly bombarded with things we should buy. Over time, our minds have grown accustomed to this constant rampage of adverts, and has made it so advertisers really need to step up and make eye-catching and, quite often, thought-provoking or at least comical publicity stunts to get us to pay attention. Gaming, by nature, is often something that easily catches someone’s eye. There’s usually some form of action or flashy cut scene that can be played up and used to draw in a crowd. Gaming as an industry is aging, so too is its mode of commercialism. The old tricks of the trade, though used by some, are often looked over as being tired and ignorable. Many of the top games that have sold in recent years have done so because they stepped out of the confines of typical advertisement and have illuminated what makes video games such a marketable product. Each industry leader has their own approach to the commercials they produce. As far as the big consoles are concerned, each one has their own distinct personality found within the

commercials they produce. This sentiment also seems to carry throughout commercials put out by the game producers rather than the console’s public relations as well, which is a very interesting thing to note when you start really looking at gaming adverts. For starters, let’s look at the Nintendo campaign. The one that stands out most is obviously their campaign for the Wii. We’ve all seen the commercials with the two Asian guys driving around in their Wii-car (no pun intended), introducing the world to the new style of Nintendo.

a more comedic style to show that while the console and its games are a cool way for adults to have fun, they’re also something that the majority of children would enjoy. Nintendo’s carefree approach to advertising can be seen even back until the early days of Nintendo. For example, one of the most favoured Nintendo commercials is from the original Super Smash Bros on the N64. In looking back on Nintendo, however, I’m sure we can all agree, they’ve come a long way since the days of the Zelda Rap. http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=69110Z2b2M

Any console that can wake up a creepy baby doll, make it laugh with, then cry with, tears of joy is bound to be a good console, right? These ads are all about showing people the fun that they, and their whole family, can have on the Wii, as well as how active they can be. Nintendo’s biggest strategy here is to show family interaction — like a modern-day board games night — the exercise potential, as well as the (tentative) ease of gameplay. Now, while some of their ads, both video and classical picture ones, take the stylish approach to show the sleekness of the console and its “modern”-looking approach to gaming. The majority of the campaign uses the aforementioned core focused to sell their product. Not straying too far from its own fold, Nintendo also focuses on cartoon-esque and

We forgive you Nintendo. Really. On a more mature note, we have the Sony advertising campaign. Nowadays Sony is all about being the futuristic, artistic and supersleek console that should be sought after by the elite gamer and classy well-funded individual. With its glossy black look, super-efficient cooling system and near silent insides, the PS3 has been set out to be the perfect necessity to any sophisticated entertainment system. While often relatively eerie, the PS3’s simple Play B3yond campaign takes a very basic approach to selling their console. Advertising most of the console’s components without much voice over, Sony’s goal is to get you to

want to buy the console and its games of your own accord, without them having to convince you. The attitude here is that you should simply want to buy it, because it’s that good. To put it simply, Sony is trying to focus on the intellectual sale. They want you to think that buying a PS3 is the smartest decision you could make with your hard earned dollars. One of the most eerie and yet effective ads from this campaign is the baby ad. Any console that can wake up a creepy baby doll, make it laugh with, then cry with, tears of joy is bound to be a good console, right? It’s at least a fresh approach, and that’s Sony’s biggest change with its nex-gen campaign. They want to show that they’re the console for adults, and are shying away from the silly-ness of their original big hitters like Crash Bandicoot. While Ratchet and Clank is still punning and slying their way through advertising, the focus still has a hint of Sony’s new approach to advertisement. They no longer need to be really edgy, but they need to still be original — the biggest theme of Play B3yond. The final console head to look at is Microsoft and its snazzy Xbox 360. Now, while Nintendo takes the lackadaisical, family fun approach to their advertising, and Sony takes the futuristic, professional elitist approach, Microsoft lands itself pretty much smack down in the middle, which is perhaps why some of the most memorable video game advertisements in the past year or so have been for the 360. See Advertisements, page 35

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On hiatus

Ah, these are the two words that many webcomic artists and writers regret sharing with his or her fans after a good run of comics and a strong audience of readers and supporters. While “on hiatus” sounds to the common ear as a necessity for an artist/writer needing a small vacation, those who read webcomics usually hold a stronger, more negative connotation to the term. The connotation I’m talking about is the fear that the comic will never see the light of day ever again. There’s a fear that the artist and/or writer will stop drawing new pages for the comic, never to continue what might be to these readers as an excellent form of storytelling. But there’s something that the webcomic audience tends to forget — not all webcomicists draw comics for a job. Some make comics as a way to get their creative mind out to the world. Others see it as a form of developing their own skills to approach jobs related to creative writing or illustration. The majority of webcomicists make comics for the sake of making webcomics. Some of these artists/writers get lucky and later decide to continue these com-

ics to their completion, but the majority of webcomics out there have just stopped updating new pages. So why would a webcomicist go AWOL? Why would he disband himself from a creative method of media? There’s a variety of reasons, most of them being very legit in my opinion. A common reason: the artist/writer doesn’t have time to work on it. Some comics that still continue to this day do have an on-hiatus period during a certain season because the artists and/or writers are still students at high school or college. School work, other priorities or projects arise, and the webcomicist(s) in question has to figure out what should be more important to keep intact: the webcomic in question or his/her life? Another reason for stopping updates in a webcomic is that the artist/ writer doesn’t have any drive to continue on. Like I said, some do comics for a hobby. When the comic becomes much more than such, they start to lose inspiration in the set characters and story. For aspiring webcomicists, what I’d recommend to prevent this from happening is to look for anything to inspire or change up your comic. Just don’t jump the shark and do something too insane — unless of course you’re doing a humour comic, and due to pure brilliance, actually draw a comic with a jumping shark. The heaviest reason for a comic on

Canadian authors make the trek to Saint Jerome’s

hiatus is because the artist and/or writer are in a complete stage of stress or depression. If you know a webcomicist who’s stopped working on their comic because they’re bummed out, and you happened to be a really big fan of their comic, the only way you could possibly help them out with the comic is if you help them out. Karma goes a long way, and if the webcomicists gain a sense of happiness and completeness, who knows? The comic may start updating again before you know it! There’s a variety of really good webcomics out there that are currently on hiatus. Today, I’ll quickly mention three comics that stand out in my mind: Fallen (by Yuko Ota,www.fallencomic. com), Saturnalia (by Nina Matsumoto, www.spacecoyote.com/comics/sat) and Sexy Losers (http://www.sexylosers. com). All these three comics are done by clever writers and exceptional comic artists who have stopped working because of either personal reasons or a progress in their life careers. To state a personal opinion, most online comics gain even more fame from dying off because someone will discover the beauty in so small a gem. It’s kind of like how A Flock of Seagulls became famous for only one song, and it’s actually a really good song. And I don’t care what you guys think. I Ran was a brilliant and beautiful composition. ptrinh@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

C.E. Pierre reporter

You don’t have to go to Toronto, Halifax or Vancouver to experience the cutting edge of current Canadian literature. In fact, you only have to go across one little bridge. St. Jerome’s University College is once again hosting a reading weries featuring a variety of Canadian authors. From the known and beloved to the new and promising, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, in every genre and style, there will be something here for everyone. At each of the free readings, the writers will read from their works and speak about their writing. Guests will also have an opportunity to ask questions. The first author to read will be Sonnet L’abbe, a Guyanese andFranco-Ontarian Toronto-born poet. She has published two books of poetry, A Strange Relief and Killamoe, and currently works at the University of Toronto. With poem titles such as “Theory My Natural Brown Ass,” the October 11 reading in STJ 3012 is sure to be a good time. On October 25 in STJ 3012, Trevor Cole will be reading. Cole is a Hamilton-based newspaper and magazine columnist turned fiction writer. His two novels, Norman Bray in the Performance of His Life and The Fearsome Particles, were both nominated for the Governor General’s Award, so he’s definitely worth checking out! Robert Moore is an actor, director, playwright, and poet, as well as being a department chair at the University of New Brunswick. His poetry has been praised for its cleverness and erudition. His most recent book is

the intricate and mesmerizing Museum Absconditum. Catch him on November 7 in STJ 3027. Next up is Sharon Thesen on November 27 in STJ 3027. The author of eight books of poetry, she was nominated for the Governor General’s Award three times and won the Pat Lowther Award once. She lives in Lake County, British Columbia, and teaches at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. British Columbia-born Tamas Dobozy teaches in the Department of English and Film Studies down the street at Wilfrid Laurier University. Hey, don’t boo, he’s still a good writer! His short fiction, tinged with wisdom and dark comedy, is collected in the books W hen X Equals Marylou and Last Notes. He will be in STJ 3012 on January 23. Alayna Munce of Huntsville, Ontario is a poet who has recently written When I Was Young And In My Prime, a novel that became a national bestseller. She was also published in the anthology Breathing Fire 2: Canada’s New Poets. Her reading will be in STJ 3012 on March 5. Patrick Lane is the final reader of the 2007 series. This Governor General’s Award recipient has published non-fiction, poetry, and prose, including Go Leaving Strange and There Is A Season. One of North America’s finest poets, he has been published in many countries around the world. Lane will be gracing STJ 3012 with his presence on March 19. If one or all of the above events sound good to you, remember that they are all free and take place at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.sju. ca/reading_series.html.

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Microsoft knows that it has one of the most accessible, diverse and engaging gaming experiences around these days for a gamer looking for more than what the Wii alone can offer. They also have had a large chunk of the biggest titles this year hit its shelves either exclusively, or earlier than the other consoles. For Microsoft, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about showing off the games they have that others donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, or the games that they have and can play better than anyone else. One of the most memorable Xbox 360 ads was that of the fake shootout session. Of all of the gaming adverts you can find in the link at the end of this column, or on the online version of Imprint, this is by far my favourite â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and for good reason. While banned on television, it exploded on the internet and spread like wildfire in the early days of the 360. While maintaining a serious tone, it still showed the playfulness that could be had with the new generation of Xbox. Though a little older, it would still know how to have a good time, and it is truly the sentiment behind Microsoftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jump Inâ&#x20AC;? campaign for the Xbox. In succession of this banned ad falls that of Gears of War. The biggest title to hit the 360 before the release of Halo 3, the Gears trailer had even non-gamers intrigued. The contrast between the slow â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mad Worldâ&#x20AC;? overture to the destruction and war going on in the background was key to creating such an awesome video ad. More recently this year, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also seen amazing campaigns hit for both Bioshock and Halo 3. Bioshockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest pull, even from day one was its ability to create intrigue. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think any of us can hear that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somewhere Beyond the Seaâ&#x20AC;? song again and not get the shivers. With gorgeous graphics and unexplainable brutality, its advertisement campaign, just like the game, left

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you on a need to know basis, and constantly had you wanting to be in the know. Finally, one of the best campaigns seen this year was for Halo 3. Halo 3 had its own campaign that loosely followed the overarching Microsoft one. Halo 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Believeâ&#x20AC;? campaign focused on putting the setting of Halo 3 into a real-world element. Of the two videos that are linked, the most popular was of two men talking about the war of the old day. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best about this video is that, on top of putting it closer to home by being played by real actors, they also make no real mention that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for Halo 3, other than talking about the Chief. The only one thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discuss about the other video is that, like the other Halo 3 video it builds up its presence without saying anything about the game, and also, like the aforementioned Gears trailer, it uses the subtlety of quiet music

over a war zone to convey a strong message. In the end, each advertiser has its own approach to how they show their games. The most division seems to lie between the different consoles yet, there is still one thing that ties them together: creating an experience. Each company is trying to sell its own version of what the ideal gaming experience is, and they leave it to us, in the end, to decide what kind of gamer we are. Be it a nunchucking raving rabid player, a sixaxis warhawk captain, or a Splicerbashing gamer, each company has what you want, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all a matter of making your choice. Oh yeah, and if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t choose? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always PC gaming. All videos discussed in this entry can be found at http//del.icious. sugarandsprites or by viewing the online version of the Imprint. jennricket@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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100 Days, 100 Nights Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings

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Every now and again, I like to shake my ass. Most often in heart of my kitchen or, when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m lucky, in the bedroom. Over the years I have refined my socalled dancing skills to the musical talents of James Brown, or anything released by the Motown label in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s. At any rate, I have found a new aritist to add to my personal collection for the notorious retro boogie dance hour. Her name you ask? Sharon Jones. Her band? The Dap-Kings. The album? 100 Days 100 Nights. Describing the sound, and music of Sharon Jones would go something along the lines of this: the prodigy of Aretha Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vocal capabilities, the heart and soul of the late great James Brown and the walking bass lines of Mr. James Jameson himself. 100 Days, 100 Nights, Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; third full length LP. The record is a musical declaration about the essence and grassroots of true soul music. From the self tilted opener, â&#x20AC;&#x153;100 Days, 100 Nightsâ&#x20AC;? we can hear the authenticity, emotion and talent of Jones voice through the lyrics â&#x20AC;&#x153;100 Days, 100 Nights to know a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart.â&#x20AC;? It is apparent that 100 Days, 100 Nights differs from its predecessor Naturally, where they have traded in their poppy retro polished sound for a more raw, organic musical vibe. Plain and simple, Funk music is very underrated. Since the 1980s the genre has gone fairly unnoticed to mainstream culture; however, its contributions can be found in almost any hip hop sample, groovy bass line, or influence on an artist. What Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have now accomplished is the ability to successfully revive the sound and accuracy of soul and funk music without sacrificing its authenticity.

The four-piece previously-indie band from Victoria, B.C. came out on September 11, with their second major-label album. With hit albums such as Make Up the Breakdown and their Dante-less solid follow-up Elevator, the band was able to evolve and recreate themselves to make cleverly orchestrated pop-rock sounds. After DeCaro left the band, it seemed like the end of the band was inevitable. But somehow, they were able to pick up the pieces, lick their wounds and make a totally new and entertaining voice. Now, their latest is out. Too bad. They were pretty good for a while. Instead, Sire Recordsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; production of Hot Hot Heatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest is just not a completely entertaining album. Not only does it lack a lot of the previous charm of their past albums, it also lacks a strong voice altogether. I will admit, there are some great songs on this album such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outta Heartâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;5 Times Out of 100â&#x20AC;? (a track originally on their 2002 EP), but none of the tracks have any connection with each other, and the voice they previously owned now sounds like a cleaner, yet horrendously chipper mash-up of The Strokes with piano and organ played in the background. The album sounds almost like it was rushed on to shelves. Of course, the date it was released has nothing at all to do with the idea of it being rushed. I could be being a bit too hard on this album; Elevator was a hard album for them to follow. Not to mention theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked this far to become successful despite all their downfalls. But at least Elevator was entertaining.

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Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Biography Chester Brown Drawn & Quarterly

The time of Louis Riel must have an extremely bizarre time to live in. While many of us who studied Canadian history in high school learned who Riel was, many of us (or possibly just me) could never imagine how this political member who never entered the House of Commons, after election, would have lived. This graphic novel, written and illustrated by the Harvey Award-nominated Chester Brown, attempts just that to an extent. Brown’s re-imagination of the early years of Canada in the late 19th century gives at least a vivid image of how primitive Canadian politics once was. Be warned though: Chester Brown himself admits that his biography does not describe in full context, the life of Riel. The art style that Brown illustrates resembles that of the artwork of Herge’s Tintin comics and, his main influence for the comic, the Little Orphan Annie comics. While the images are all drawn in small frames, he’s able to draw a great amount of depth, emotion and detail into each one. The illustrations of Sir John A. Macdonald and Louis Riel brilliantly capture both the look and personality one can imagine from their historical legacies. Brown did a ton of research for the comic. Unlike many other comic books, he’s written both a foreword and a bibliography to explain his reasoning for the comic’s dialogue and character interaction. The great thing about this book is that it leaves the ending open for the reader to determine who Riel was. All characters aren’t either villains or heroes, but humans. They’re humans with flaws. Because of this, I’d definitely recommend checking out this novel. First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women Eric McCormack

— Peter Trinh

Looking at Canadian literature in honour of Toronto’s International Festival of Authors, from October 17 - 27

Penguin Books

In my first year of university, I had an English professor who made all my classes ridiculously enjoyable. He told great stories, had interesting things to say on the stories that we were reading and, one day trapped me in the room with two other students and had a hilarious argument with another prominent English professor. After taking his class I realized that he, being Eric McCormack, is a fairly important Canadian author and I immediately went out and picked up a copy of First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women. The story follows Andrew Halfnight throughout his life. It begins with the death of his mother, which results in his displacement for the rest of his life. He travels from the Caribbean to Canada, where disaster seems to meet everyone he comes into contact with. McCormack seems to have an amazing ability to create a world that is somewhat horrifying. Andrew’s life is ripe with tragedy and strange occurrences, yet there is never a moment when the reader wants to stop reading, even at the most uncomfortable scenes. Throughout his life he keeps in contact with a man named Harry Greene, who he meets after the death of his mother on his way to his new home. The man is obsessed with finding Paradise on Earth, and spends his life looking for Eden. From Harry, Andrew gains perspective on life and keeps Harry as a touchstone who he can always talk to no matter how much time passes. Basically, First Blast is an account of someone’s entire life and because of this it is amazing. McCormack is able to make a character that the reader actual cares about. It seems as though you are reading a true biography and not just a fictional account which immediately made McCormack one of my favourite Canadian writers. What struck me most about this novel is the way in which McCormack uses both literature and the surroundings of his actual life. The title is a reference to John Knox’s work where he basically critizes the ruling women of the time — Mary I of Scotland and Mary I of England. McCormack also seems to use the KitchenerWaterloo surrounding area as a basis for some of his fictional towns; he takes the Mennonites and integrates them into the story and some of the descriptions of his settings are straight out of the region. McCormack’s First Blast was nominated for the Governor’s General Award and is truly a great read. I would recommend this to anyone who loves literature, and what better way to support Canadian arts than to read a book by a great Canadian author?

There are few people that can say they actually read modern Canadian poetry and not be lying about it. And I’m not going to pretend it’s something I do on a regular basis; however, Christian Bök’s book of poetry Eunoia is an innovative and fun read. Eunoia means “beautiful thinking,” and is the shortest word in the English to contain all five vowels, and alludes to the structure of the book itself. A triumph of the English language, each chapter in Eunoia contains only one of the five vowels. In turn, Bök gives each vowel distict traits,making Eunoia not only a fascinating experiment with the English language, but extremely entertaining. Inspired by a French literary movements that strove to constrain writing as tightly as possible in order to expand it,Oulipo (l’Ouvroir du LittŽrature Potentielle), Bök doesn’t stop at merely constraining what vowels he uses in each chapter, but also adds the parameters that each chapter must contain an allusion to writing, a raunchy scene, a nautical voyage, a pastoral tableau and a feast of some kind. The sheer complexity of Bök’s undertaking makes Eunoia a true feat. It’s a marvel of ingenuity and a painstaking love letter to the English language. If you’re like me, and that’s the kind of excitement that gets your naughty bits going, then this is definitely the book for you.

— Emma Tarswell

— Ashley Csandy

Miss Wyoming Douglas Coupland Vintage Canada

Eunoia Christian Bök Coach House Books

Few Canadian writers have had the same kind of global impact as Douglas Coupland. His influence on pop culture goes back to his first novel, Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture, in which he actually coined the terms “Generation X” and “McJob.” Beyond that, he has had several national and international bestsellers and his recent novel J-Pod is being adapted as a CBC show this fall. JPod is one of my all time favourite books, but I’d rather discuss one of his lesser known novels that I picked up randomly for six bucks this summer before heading to the beach. Miss Wyoming follows former beauty queen and fading starlet Susan Colgate, and action movie actor and producer John Johnson. The two meet at the fiction equivalent of the Ivy, and Johnson becomes instantly infatuated — which, at first seems bizarre, but slowly the novel unravels the longstanding connection and parallels between the two. From there, the novel jumps around in time, detailing the lives of both the characters over the past few years and detailing both of their previously unexplained disappearances from public life. A more light-hearted novel for Coupland, the book is funny, endearing and, like all his writing, impossible to put down. Coupland, like no other author, captures the voice of here and now. Even the impossible situations presented by Miss Wyoming seem plausible with Coupland’s witty and believable prose behind them. His dark humour mixed with more light-hearted social satire make Miss Wyoming a perfect read for the beach, a plane or a study break. The non-linear plot structure, common to many of his novels, is particularly well done in Miss Wyoming. He keeps you turning pages, not to discover what happened, but how and why. Any Coupland novel you pick up is guaranteed to entertain, but Miss Wyoming is definitely worth hunting for. — Ashley Csanady