Imprint_2007-11-02_v30_i16 by Editor Imprint

Impr int The university of Waterloo’s official student newspaper

Friday, November 2, 2007

vol 30, no 16

Letting mother nature down The economics of keeping our lungs clean

Religious debate comes to the SLC Cait Davidson staff reporter

Is Jesus the Messiah? and who is the last prophet? These were the questions being asked on October 23 - 25 2007, as Campus for Christ hosted their Conflict Conference at UW. Supported by a number of other groups, the conference consisted of two debates and a lecture concerning who God has become in the 21st century. The moderators for both debates were volunteers from the Waterloo Debating Society. The first debate, on October 23 in the SLC’s great hall, was sponsored by the Muslim Student Association (MSA) as well as Campus for Christ. The MC was Katrina Ancheta, and the moderator was Tim Foster. Tony Costa, a PhD candidate in New Testament studies from the University of Pretoria, and Shabir Ally, a third year PhD student in Quranic Exegesis at U of T, were the two debators, with Costa arguing the Christian point

what’s inside News The High Voltage Engineering Lab is reopening after a hiatus of two years, ready again for some shocking experiments. ► page

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of view and Ally the Islamic point of view. The two men debated whether Jesus was a Muslim prophet or the Christian Messiah. Both religions agree that Jesus was an important figure, but the question of Jesus’ death and resurrection creates a great divide between the two beliefs. The Christian argument was that Jesus died and rose from the dead as the Saviour of all sinners, and that He was the Son of God. The Muslim belief is that Jesus was a prophet for God, but that he was not the Son of God, and did not die when he was said to have died. Both sides argued clear and concise points, and there was no decided winner at the end of the debate. The similarities brought to light between the religions were remarkable. Both religions believe in the immaculate conception (virgin birth) of Jesus, and that he had a great ministry. The story only splits when it comes to Jesus’ crucifixition, and whether or not he was the literal Son of God, or simply a prophet. The Qur’an says that Jesus was one of God’s most beloved prophets. Instead of dying, God raised him up to heaven miraculously. The Christian side believes that Jesus truly was the Son of God, that he died at Calvary and that he rose again three days later. Ancheta thanked the speakers for their contributions and then closed the debate that night after a question and answer session. The second night of the conference was held October 24, put on solely by Campus for Christ. The MC for that night was Nathienal Howlett, with a lecture by Joe Boot, a Christian apologist, who rebutted Richard Dawkins book, The God Delusion. Boot presented a passionate rhetoric for the Christian point of view on the supposed “delusion” that is God. Presenting his own faith, as a Christian apologist, Boot argues that the Christian faith provides security and health to those who believe in it.

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HVEL re-opens after fire damage A re-opening ceremony was held for the High Voltage Engineering Laboratory on October 25

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After being closed for two years due to a fire in 2005, UW’s High Voltage Engineering Laboratory was officially reinstated for use on campus in an event featuring live lab demonstrations on Thursday, October 25. Above: images of the newly rebuilt lab. Brandi Cowen staff reporter

After a major fire two and a half years ago forced it to shut down, UW’s High Voltage Engineering Laboratory (HVEL) officially reopened last week. On Thursday October 25, a three-hour long event featuring live lab demonstrations for academics and industry professionals was held to celebrate the 4,200 square-foot lab’s reopening. HVEL, a leading research and teaching laboratory for the power industry and one of the most research-intensive facilities in North America, was shut down March 7, 2005, when a fire started in the lab. The fire broke out in the wee hours of the morning and briefly closed Carl Pollock Hall where HVEL is housed. University officials were forced to relocate and even cancel classes in the building. However, the fire caused no structural damage to CPH and it was soon re-opened. Unfortunately the HVEL was not so lucky and sustained a great deal of damage in the fire. Some of the equipment in the $5 million laboratory was destroyed. What remained had to be inspected to make sure it was still safe to

operate, and much of the lab’s equipment had to be disposed of. The equipment that was salvaged required recalibration, which took time. While most of the information collected by researchers at the lab was stored in computers outside HVEL and therefore safe from the fire, many found their research slowed or even put on hold while HVEL was rebuilt during the past two years. However, those in attendance at the HVEL re-opening on October 25 focused not on the destruction caused by the fire, but rather on the opportunities that the fire presented. One such opportunity was the establishment of new partnerships with industry and the local community in the wake of the lab’s destruction. Addressing the representatives from industry, government, academia and the community that gathered to celebrate the lab’s reopening, HVEL director and UW electrical and computer engineering professor Shesha Jayaram offered her thanks to all involved in the rebuilding effort: “I must thank those who through their business of construction, designs and supplying equipment helped us, as every piece of work

was highly challenging … I must not forget to thank our collaborators — from within UW and outside — and supporters – GE Peterborough, Hydro One, ABB, local utilities and small industries — without which [much] of the cutting edge research would not be possible. “… The role of HVEL is significant in providing the required infrastructure not only to carry out innovative research, but also to teach students to be able to compete at a high standard with the challenges of tomorrow. I am confident that HVEL will continue to serve the community in many different ways for decades to come, and your co-operation is highly appreciated.” Among the equipment available to researchers who want to take advantage of the new HVEL lab are AC test transformers, impulse generators, DC test units, thermal imaging cameras, vacuum ovens and power modulators. But Alain Francq, HVEL’s director of industry and government relations, points out that it’s not just the equipment available through HVEL that makes the laboratory such a valuable asset to UW, “Our strength is in our flexibility to go beyond standard testing to produce innovative research and top

engineering talent for the energy industry.” In order to protect the investments that have been made in the lab, HVEL now includes a number of new safety features to minimize the risk of future fires, as well as to limit the amount of damage that might result if a fire were to break out in the lab. “The mezzanine is isolated by using fire resistant windows,” Jayaram explains. “A separate room with special fire protection arrangements is built to run any unsupervised longterm experiments. In case of fire, the room will be filled with oxygen scavenging gas that will quench the fire,” she explained thoroughly on the subject of safety at the lab. In addition to these safeguards, UW Police will continue to be noti-

fied automatically whenever a fire alarm goes off on-campus. “A facility like HVEL is very unique and one of the few in North America,” Jayaram noted at the lab’s reopening. “So, we should be proud to have such a facility here in Waterloo that can be used to promote innovative research and teaching,” she added. Researchers at UW’s HVEL conduct studies related to power transmission and insulation. They bring expertise in areas such as applied electrostatics, pulse power applications and power electronics to the lab. HVEL researchers are also active in interdisciplinary fields such as biotechnology, nanotechnology and biomedical sciences. bcowen@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

“… The role of HVEL is significant in providing the required infrastructure not only to carry out innovative research, but also to teach students to be able to compete at a high standard with the challenges of tomorrow. ”

— Shesha Jayaram

News Conference on forefront of social DesignCamp Waterloo is back entrepreneurship

Imprint, Friday, November 2, 2007

Alicia Boers reporter

Narmeen Lakhani news editor

On Friday, November 16 to Sunday, November 18, a new initiative called The Waterloo Conference on Social Entrepreneurship will cater to an approach that “combines the passion of a social mission with the discipline, innovation and knowledge of traditional business fields,” explained Suzanne Gardner, director of public relations for the conference. Andrew Dilts, conference chair, initiated this endeavour in September, and in less than two months a team of UW and WLU students had organized the upcoming conference. The concept of social entrepreneurship is not a new one, but “more resources that are available now” make this a critical time to revive the endeavour in an innovative town such as Waterloo, said Gardner. The conference focuses on the three themes of community leadership, international development and sustainable environmental change. These themes span from a start within one’s own community to lead to entrepreneurship on a global scale. The heart of the project is not necessarily to create businesses that directly targets social change but that factor in social change at any level — just so long as they think about what underlying impacts they can have socially. For example, “a business that takes into account environmental factors” in its operations is following this example, Gardner suggests. Several keynote speakers will be a part of the event. Gary McPherson, executive director of the Canadian Centre for Social Entrepreneur-

ship, and Mayor Brenda Halloran of the City of Waterloo are among these featured guests. In addition, the conference will consist of over seven workshops throughout the course of the weekend, giving participants the opportunity to directly learn about a variety of important skills in the field of social entrepreneurship. Some of these skills will concern negotiation, conflict resolution and revenue generation. Gardner described that they are practical ways to get your foot in the door, with simple techniques such as how to draft press releases and secure sponsorships. An exhibition component of the event will also allow groups from the Kitchener-Waterloo community to display booths on their social endeavours. It is a “great opportunity for the delegates to do these things right now,” added Gardner in referencing the initial goal of showing the public the importance of the “now” in pursuing social entrepreneurship. Panel discussions and research presentations will also show participants successful stories of business in the social context, with examples of local initiatives at UW and WLU. The presentations will range from “green” technology to global citizenship, featuring research from Ontario graduate students and faculty members. The Waterloo Conference on Social Entrepreneurship is free for any student, however spaces are limited. Students are encouraged to register online at http://www.wcse.ca for November 16-18, although the event is also open to other community members for a registration fee. nlakhani@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

On November 8, the second Design CampWaterloo event will take place. From 2-7p.m. the SLC Great Hall will house digital designers, student observers and employers from the KW area. Design CampWaterloo is being run by the Design Team and supported by the UW Faculty of Arts, Microsoft, World Usability Day, Waterloo Institute for Health Informatics Research and the Waterloo UX Group. The Design Team ran their first Design Camp in May, and it was very successful. The goal of Design CampWaterloo “is to promote the arts in Waterloo. We initiated this goal by providing a forum for artists to show off their digital designs. But it takes the strength of the community for this goal to be achieved,” said participant Adeel Khamisa. Design CampWaterloo is an important event because the University of Waterloo has a strict reputation as a technical school. This university has a great reputation for math, sciences and engineering; but it also offers so much from the arts. Design CampWaterloo is proof that the arts – especially the arts that are produced at this university and in the K-W region – are important in today’s society. The unique experience that designers can take advantage of at Design CampWaterloo is the presence of local employers. “Employers are encouraged to come out for their chance to see tomorrow’s digital design leaders before other companies do,” said Khamisa, Design CampWaterloo is an opportunity for both professional and amateur designers to meet in a fun and professional environment to showcase and exchange their unique ideas. Registered designers will present their work, answering questions such as, says Khamisa, “their inspiration, the design elements and goals behind their work, the tools used to achieve their

goals and their role in the design community.” Design CampWaterloo will again feature the unique aspect of the Design Challenge. “As an official member of World Usability Day, Design CampWaterloo strives to engage the broader user experience and usability community with a focus on healthcare. In this spirit, Design CampWaterloo, in collaboration with the Waterloo Institue for Health Informatics Research (WIHIR), will present the Design Challenge, in which audience participants will collaborate and brainstorm to solve a real-life design problem. Groups will present their ideas to a panel of judges and prizes will be awarded to winning groups. This is a great opportunity for designers of all types – whether graphics, website, animation or video – to show digital designs. The event will conclude with networking with fellow designers, students and local employers. The Design Team includes UW students Majid Mirza, Adeel Khamisa, Allison Rittenhouse, Don McKenzie, Katie Dunfield and Stephanie Frisina. “We’ve grown since our first camp in the summer. We are always looking for dedicated students to join our team.” Check out Design CampWaterloo on November 8 and if you want to get involved talk to one of these team members. Design CampWaterloo judges are; in Human-Machine Interaction, professor Catherine Burns, Systems Design Engineering and one in Health Informatics, professor Dominic Covvey, Waterloo Institute for Health Informatics research. For those designers and students who wish to attend Design CampWaterloo, check out the website at www.Design Campwaterloo.com. For those designers interested in presenting their work, or for those who have any questions, can email hello@Design Campwaterloo.com. Design CampWaterloo has also created a Facebook group and an event.

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Federation Orientation Committee Administrative Coordinator The Federation Orientation Committee Administrative Coordinator will assist the Federation Orientation Committee in the planning and implementing of the cross campus Orientation Week events and other cross committee collaborative efforts. This position will chair cross campus event sub-committees and distribute tasks appropriately amongst the team members. The cross campus events include, but are not limited to, Saturday Night, Monte Carlo, Black and Gold Day, Safe Home Program, and the Ask Me Booth. This position will also be responsible for taking the minutes at the weekly Federation Orientation Committee meetings. This position will work part-time (10 hours per week) throughout the winter term, and full-time (35 hours per week) throughout the spring term. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Extensive experience as either a Federation Orientation Committee member or an Orientation Leader is essential. Excellent knowledge of all orientation cross campus events. Excellent knowledge of Orientation Week and the goals of the Federation of Students and the University of Waterloo for Orientation Week. Proven event planning experience. Proven communication skills. Proven experience leading committees and managing teams. Excellent writing skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants are asked to submit their resume along with a one-page writing sample on the topic ‘Before I came to university I wish I had known …’ Applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday, November 21st, 2007, to Cora Dupuis, Student Life Coordinator: First-Year Experience, cedupuis@uwaterloo.ca, or Needles Hall 1121. Please visit www.orientation.uwaterloo.ca for a full job description.

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Feds meet no disasters Ashley Csanady staff reporter

The current Federation of Students executive have been in office for six months, and in that time they have fulfilled almost all their campaign promises and goals for their time in office. Despite much disputed flaws in the bus pass system, delays in Aussies’ construction and the teetering launch of FedsPulse, the current executive seem to be doing everything in their power to further the Feds brand — but the question remains, is it working? The campaign mantra of President Kevin Royal and Vice-President Education Jonah Levine’s Team Yellow was FedsPulse. An extension of the Feds’ website, that would include Facebook style interaction such as podcasts and event planning, was quickly supported by Team eX members Vice-President Internal Darcy Higgins and Vice-President Administration and Finance Del Pereira. Despite the hype, FedsPulse launched with a whimper, and activity on the site has been low. With a lack of frequent updates, FedsPusle doesn’t seem to attract student interaction. The original hope that FedsPulse would generate its own content seems to have failed, and criticisms of design and efficiency are abound. Royal, however, remains hopeful of the site’s potential and sees it eventually merging with the current Feds site entirely. Usually, the four executives would be analyzed separately for their midterm review, but this executive has come together as such a cohesive whole that it wouldn’t be as accurate. It seems as though the close-knit front they presented from the outset has continued

throughout their time in office, with Levine saying their relationship was almost familial. He explained that they may ideologically disagree on a regular basis within the office, but they always go to the administration, or other outside parties, presenting a united front. Their unity has definitely been an asset as they continue to battle the administration in trying to instate a sustainability office, with longtime green-activist Higgins leading the way. The pursuit of an office of sustainability on campus was one of Higgins’ biggest campaign promises. “We’re working on bringing our final proposal very shortly to senior administration, there’s a lot of buzz around it, and we have the support of staff directors, key faculty researchers and student societies,” he explained. Higgins’ one proposal of a religionoriented service has evolved into efforts of encouraging inter-club collaboration, “I think a lot of cultural religious clubs wants to interact, but the culture is not set up to do that, each clubs does its own set of activities and events and some … I think they need somebody in my position to increase that collaboration.” Levine’s ambitious hopes to address differential fees between courses (engineers who take arts courses can sometimes be paying almost twice as much) is currently being heavily researched by himself, Councillor Jeffrey Aho and Feds Executive Researcher Rick Theis. He’s also investigating how to improve the transition between co-op and school terms, by reaching out to students to find out where the issues lie and the co-op students’ council has been inactive for years but they are meeting this week. see MIDTERM, page 6

News Annual Trick or Eat event brings in loads of food donations Sarah Hewey imprint intern

This year, UW students once again took part in Trick-or-Eat, an event that allows students to travel door-todoor to houses in the area in pursuit of canned goods and food items, to be donated to the Food Bank of the Waterloo Region and the UW Food Bank. On October 31, the students, dressed in full costume, circulated a series of designated routes, collecting bags of cans as opposed to Halloween candy treats. “Our goal for this year is 10,000 pounds of food,” said Carly Heung, UW’s Trick-or-Eat event co-ordinator. This objective may very well be accomplished, with 300 volunteers participating from UW alone. Last year, a mere 50 volunteers collected 6,000 pounds of food. All collected food items were stored in the SLC Multipurpose Room, to be sorted before pickup by the Food Bank on November 1. Additional donations will go to the UW Food Bank, to be made readily available for UW students. The project, which is affiliated with Meal Exchange, is a studentfounded charity that works to reduce hunger among the less fortunate. It began back in 1993, when Rahul Raj, a 17-year-old WLU student, used the remaining funds on his university meal plan to purchase and donate a large quantity of food to local associations. The organization became incorporated in 1998 and is now embraced by university students in Canada and the United States. At present, over 40 different campuses across Canada and the United States will participate in the event. “Our group this year is very mul-

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A student stacks food donations in the multipurpose room at the SLC on October 31, as a part of the Trick or Eat event ticultural,” said Heung. Students from UW’s Asian Focus Society, Sikh Society, Student Anthropology Society and Village One dons participated in the activity — just to name a few. Students were broken up into groups of 10 in order to cover the 20 routes across the region. Event co-ordinators arranged for a school bus, two trucks and two vans to transport students to each route. In addition, 40 Zehrs shopping carts were used to transfer food items while on the move. Two or three collection stations will be set up at each route. All participants took part in a Volunteer Appreciation Day, held on November 1. Various awards, such as best costume and outstanding volunteer, were distributed to select students. In addition, Scott Jeffrey, a Waterloo Regional Food Bank representative and assistant professor of the department of management sciences, acted as guest speaker, informing volunteers about the measures being taken to decrease local poverty, and

the overwhelming impact of their contribution to the event. A portion of the proceeds from the food bank were used to purchase meals for volunteers. “The event gives students an opportunity to make friends and interact with people on campus,” said Heung. “It’s an excuse to dress up and go out with your friends.” In Waterloo alone, approximately 57,300 people are threatened by hunger. Specifically, 19,300 are children 15 years and younger, 12,200 are aged 15 to 24 and 6,600 are seniors 65 years and older, according to Heung “Our main goal is trying to get more people involved,” said Heung. “We didn’t expect this many volunteers.” Hopefully, participation levels will continue to climb in the years to follow. For more information regarding Trick or Eat, visit www.trickoreat. ca. shewey@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Dr. Nasr explores cultural contributions as a part of Islamic History Month lecture

Hoon Choi

Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr spoke at UW on October 28 as a part of Islamic History Month. Angela Gaetano staff reporter

In the spirit of Canada’s inaugural “Islamic History Month,” the UW Muslim Student Association (MSA) and the UW School of Architecture invited award-winning lecturer Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr, a George Washington University Scholar of Islamic Studies, to speak on Islamic art and architecture in the Humanities Theatre.

Nasr’s presentation shed light on the contributions of Islamic thought to the past and continuing development of Canada. Several of his comments, influenced by his beliefs in the conservative traditionalist school of Islam, might be considered controversial by followers of a more liberal school of thought. However, the presentation was well-received and his message about the influence of Islamic thought in Canada was potrayed to the audience.

On October 25 of this year, the federal Parliament officially declared October as Islamic History Month in Canada. Prior to that, many cities such as Calgary, Kingston, Ottawa and Victoria had celebrated the occasion within their civic jurisdictions. In his official motion to nationally adopt Islamic History Month, Hon. Mauril Belanger — Ottawa-Vanier MP — stressed the cultural diversity of the Canadian Muslim community, the

importance of social cohesion between Canada’s many cultural groups, and the valuable contributions of Muslims to Canadian society. Following the passing of the motion, a pleased Belanger remarked on the worth of cross-cultural information exchanges: “I encourage cultural exchanges between Canada’s diverse communities, which make us a vibrant and dynamic society.” He added, “I believe that by having a better understanding of our fellow Canadians from various communities and backgrounds that we will achieve a stronger and more cohesive country.” Islamic culture has contributed a number of ideas to western culture, including the development of domes in building construction — which is of particular interest to the School of Architecture. Nasr’s lecture at UW on October 28 included information on Islamic contributions to Canada’s art and architecture, similar to MP Belanger’s vision of the educational aspect of Islamic History Month. Other comments made by the renowned professor, however, seemed distinctly contrary to the message of social cohesion that the Canadian Parliament endorsed in its motion. Nasr didn’t ignore Parliament’s message of cohesion, yet some attendees reported percieving that the speaker restrained his speech to avoid offending more liberal and non-Muslim listeners. This

restraint, however, may have had the unintended effect of making these listeners uncomfortable, especially with what was to follow. As a lifelong student of Frithjof Schuon, one of the three founders of the Islamic Traditionalist School, Nasr is a critic of many aspects of secular modernity and addressed these aspects during his talk. He spoke disapprovingly of immodest western dress, even going so far as to discourage men from wearing jeans. He supported his views with interpretations of important Islamic teachings, including the traditional view of Islam that prohibits the wearing of dresses that show the contours of the human body. Perhaps more controversially, Nasr described Islamic art as being a higher form of art than post-Renaissance Western art. According to Nasr, Islamic art has not been as thoroughly infiltrated by secular humanist influences as most Western art. As a result, it is more sacred and spiritual, consequently “higher” than other types of art. Even though some listeners may have disagreed with his comments, Nasr’s lecture was nonetheless a valuable part of UW’s celebration of Islamic History Month. agaetano@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

— with files from Hoon Choi

Midterm: Feds get the review continued from page 5

The contentious bus pass that the current Feds inherited from a referendum last winter was mandated to begin this fall, and with it came a plethora of problems. The current process of flashing your WatCard to ride leaves the door open for fraud. President Kevin Royal admits this is a definite flaw, but says that by next fall card readers will be installed in all buses — something that just wasn’t feasible with the timeline mandated by the referendum. According to Royal, the card reader system will also allow co-op students to opt into the pass, an issue that the referendum question failed to address and was not able to be solved before the launch of the pass this fall. Aussies’ planned move from “down under,” and subsequent name change to FederationeXpress, has been delayed several times over the past few months, but Pereira explained that this was due to circumstances beyond the Feds’ control. Backups including the Brubakers’ renovations and hold-ups with plant ops have seen the start date pushed back to sometime this week. When it — hopefully — opens in January, expect an expanded product line, but cigarettes will only be sold until April and even then they will not be on display. This is due to a change of the university policy on smoking, policy 29, earlier this year. Pereira hopes that FedseXpress can even serve hot foods and sandwiches, using the currently available Fed Hall kitchen to serve this purpose. Fed Hall just might be moving up in the world alongside Aussies. With an extra dollar added to the Feds fee to create a fund that clubs can turn to for booking Fed Hall, more events such as the upcoming science and math formals are being held there. Pereira also explained that they hope to poll students as to how they would like to see Fed Hall used, potentially bringing in a professional consultant to suggest

changes. Consulting with students through a Fedscensus was something the executive as whole supported at the beginning of their reign, but Royal explained how the idea has evolved into a more focus-group style plan that will be their big project for the winter term. This executive’s focus on fostering discussion and polling the student body will hopefully lay the groundwork for future executives to further awareness of the organization and promote campus unity. Pushing for greater awareness of the Federation of Students is something that Higgins, Levine and Royal all campaigned on, and it’s something all have shown to be promoting all term. Levine explained he’s been trying to strengthen ties between the Feds and student leaders within various faculties; Higgins explained that they have been using Facebook increasingly and garnering larger turnouts as a result. Royal also described a Feds on Your Floor program that sees each don having a coffee table book containing everything Feds related. The initiatives are there, and the Feds exec have been extremely visible on campus this year; however, that doesn’t necessarily seem to have fostered a greater awareness of the Feds just yet. Of a random sampling in the SLC, only one in nine students was able to identify any of the exec and, even then, they were only able to name Royal. It’s rare for politicians to accomplish almost everything they campaign on, but even Pereira’s seemingly impossible plan to increase Bomber capacity may come to be. And, while most students still aren’t aware of what the Feds do, if things keep going the way they are, that might just change as well. — with files fr om Nar meen Lakhani acsanady@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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The Pill: debate rages over moral issues, but what’s really at stake? A very interesting debate has been brewing in Portland over access to birth control in public schools — well, public middle schools to be exact. The Portland School Committee oversees schools with students ranging in age from 10 to 15. It recently instated a plan to allow its students access to birth control as part of an expanded contraceptives program. Students as young as 11 now have access to the pill, which has caused some parents — and the always predictable Republican Party (GOP) — to knee-jerk their way into sparking a national debate. Instead of keeping the issue centred on what’s best for the students, opponents of the policy have steered the debate towards an ideological paradigm where the question is whether the students should be having sex, as opposed to dealing with the fact that they are. Comments on the ABC website regarding the issue were rife with religious undertones, saying commenters were praying for the souls of the children engaged in these “atrocities.” Granted, 14 and 15 are young ages, but not uncommon ones, to become sexually active.

As one of the rare frosh who lives on campus and owns a car, I’ve been the premier driver for a lot of people. This is fine because many people do not have this luxury and, in gratitude will often buy you things like groceries or beer. So, having been a driver for a total of two years (I know, practically an eternity) I officially consider myself an expert. I’ve been the DD, the irritatingly long errand chauffeur and, occasionally, the house mover. In that time, I’ve learned a lot about driving and now intend to pass it on to you. This is the stuff that most teenagers are forced to find out for themselves in a series of painful discoveries as their friends take advantage of their virginal driver status (generally by somehow using the car for illegal purposes). The first lesson is about heckling. Picture this: You’re driving with a friend one day, someone who probably has poor impulse-control or a self-induced form of Tourette’s Syndrome. There is a guy walking down the street and suddenly your friend is hanging out the window screaming something profane at them! Generally something about their mother, face

Whether or not these students should be having sex isn’t the issue, because they are, and praying sure as hell isn’t going to stop a 14-year-old daughter who was too scared to ask her ulta-conservative mom about the pill from getting pregnant. By focusing on the fact that children as young as 11 have access to these contraceptives — as opposed to noting that the schoolbased clinic reports only 5 of 138 students who visited the clinic last year reported that they were sexually active— and were all 14 or 15 — opponents are potentially preventing students who may need access to the pill from getting it just because they happen to be in the same school as an 11 year-old. Students who may not be able to talk to their parents could approach their general practioner alone — that is, if they have one. The American medical system is very different from our own, and for many of these students, their only access to medical care is through the school-based clinic. This clinic is not the nurse’s office where the gym teachers filled out paper work while you iced your ankle,

but a real health centre with access to the doctors and nurses. An article on ABCnews. com also reported that nurses at the clinic refer students who report being sexually active to counseling about the physical and emotional consequences of sexual activity at a young age. They also say they would rather give students the information and protection necessary to have safe sex than refuse to treat them based on their age. Not all parents were against the campaign, and it passed the school board in a vote of 7-2. Proponents argued that while they might not like to think of teens that young having sex, they would rather provide them full access to birth control than have an unplanned pregnancy to deal with. The biggest issue, focused on by both “concerned parents” and the media, is the age of the children in the school. As I said before, only five students of 138 who visited the clinic, who were all 14 or 15, reported being sexually active last year — so it’s not the 11-year-olds asking about

Alesse. The fact that your 11-year-old can get birth control without your knowledge is undoubtably unnerving, but in reality that’s not the case. The clinic isn’t advocating the pill, it’s just asking to be allowed to distribute it as it would if it were located off of school property. The reality is, teens do have sex that young. What’s in the best interests of these students is being able to have somewhere to ask questions about anything, to find out their options, and this clinic provides that. Yes it provides birth control, but in getting that birth control, these girls are taking the first step to understanding their own bodies and at least somewhat thinking about the consequences of their actions. You may say that the clinic can provide that without providing birth control, but sometimes that’s just not realistic. If students can go to any other doctor at that age and get birth control, just because it’s in the school doesn’t make it any different. see BETTER SAFE, pg 10

(Don’t) drive like a maniac! Screw religion, screw socialism and screw illegal satellite TV. No rules are more sacred to the very foundation of democracy than Shotgun. or sexual orientation. What most young drivers do is slow down, panicking as they check the rear window. You are expecting to see the guy sprinting after you in a fit of rage, intent only on killing your friend (and possibly you, since you are now a witness) in some sort of painful, upsetting way. In your head, the guy is some sort of steroid freak with anger management deficiencies who walks around with a hunting knife in his pants. Regardless of how little the chance of this actually happening is, never look back! What’s done is done. You don’t need to haunt yourself with images of them crying and falling to the ground, asking how a just God could let this happen. Your first priority is to leave the scene of crime, just in case someone from Neighbourhood Watch, who thinks they’re a cop, wants to make a citizen’s arrest. You are now an accessory to a drive by shouting. It’s like a drive-by shooting but... completely different. If you experience post-traumatic stress later, haunting flashbacks of the crime in action, I’m sorry to tell you,

but you are too lame to drive a car and should spend the rest of your life crammed against a bus window next to a guy who smells like onions. Hey, the truth hurts. The second rule is about pedestrians. The Drivers Handbook teaches us that when the walk sign is up or you are at a stop sign, pedestrians have the right of way. The real rule is much easier to follow. A pedestrian probably weighs about 150 pounds. My car weighs half a ton. The only right a pedestrian has is to get out of MY way. Pedestrians should also never be trusted to act rationally. That young woman with the laptop bag who is walking on the sidewalk? She could be an overworked student who just got caught handing in a psych paper she bought online from someone who turned out to be an 11-year-old EFL student (English as a Fourth Language). This messed up girl could be thinking, “Why don’t I just end it all?” All you need is one suicidal student trying to make a date with the front tires of your SUV. Not only would it be incredibly traumatizing, but

your hood would need a costly new paint job, unless your car is red. To save hours of insurance paperwork and distraught families asking you why you didn’t brake (no, but seriously, why didn’t you?), it’s better to always assume pedestrians are unpredictable freaks. The third and final lesson is about the hallowed tradition that is Shotgun. Screw religion, screw socialism and screw illegal satellite TV. No rules are more sacred to the very foundation of democracy than Shotgun. Darwin would argue that it is survival of the fittest. To win Shotgun you must be the fastest runner, the loudest screamer and the person who is quickest at remembering where the car was parked. (Although for a hilarious twist, if you’re driving, move the car to a different parking lot). There are three types of people who are the bane of all Shotgun competitors. The first is the Backseat Blasphemer, who when losing Shotgun (which should always be a life or death see CAUTION, pg 8

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November makes me sick. Aside from actually being sick (with the worst 24-hour flu in the history of the Western World), the turning of the calendar means one thing. Let’s go shopping. People are still scraping the post-Halloween raw-egg stains off their front doors, and the holiday shopping season has unofficially started — weeks ago, when Sears put their finishing touches on the annual Wish Book around about Labour Day weekend. So when a Facebook group invitation for “Buy Nothing Day” came across my screen the other day, the concept intrigued me. Here’s the low-down: The left-wing Adbusters subscribers have decided to organize a boycott of the biggest shopping day south of the border — known as black Friday. And you know what? Good for them. While the American consuming population utilizes their day-after-Thanksgiving holiday to goes balls-to-the-wall at every Wal-Mart in the nation, there are at least a few people keen on the deconstruction of U.S. capitalism. And this, of course, begs one question: who actually does these things? It’s a great concept, it really is. What better way to send a message to corporate America than to damage their projected budgets on the busiest shopping day of the year? The issue, however, is that nobody does it. The buck is called almighty for a reason, and it will always trump any semblance of moral dissention. The spenders will always outnumber the protesters, and the cashola will always flow like wine on Black Friday. And don’t worry, Canadian spenders — Boxing Day is our Black Friday equivalent, where people will hit the sack at inordinately early times

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Start buying nothing now on Christmas night — or late afternoon — so they can line up and get that $120 iPod when the doors crack open at stupid-o’clock a.m. Most big box retailers will budget anywhere from one quarter to one half of their annual sales projections to take place in the months of November and December. The money that is about to change hands over the next 60 days is disgusting. And will the “Buy Nothing Day” participants modify these numbers? Not in a million years. So what is an anti-capitalist, consumptionhating person supposed to do? Here’s a thought: don’t participate in “Buy Nothing Day.” Make the theories of the day universally applicable. I know numerous left-wing money-haters (like myself) that would love to buy nothing on every day. But I also know that I want to see my daughter’s face when she unwraps the Dora the Explorer talking kitchen set on Christmas morning. So instead of making a point — unsuccessfully — on one day, make your spending habits constant. Don’t use self-checkouts (give someone a job), shop Canadian (stronger dollar be damned), and be conscious every day in the difference between need and want. That way, when a want comes along that you would give anything for — like my little girl’s face on Christmas morning — the process of purchasing it is less morally difficult. So don’t buy nothing on black Friday, buy less on the other 364 days. Capitalism won’t crumble under the weight of one Facebook group, but it might just take notice of an everyday occurance. And one more thing — can you please leave the holiday shopping until after mid-November?

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Caution: take with a grain of salt Continued from pg 7

challenge that ends in bloodshed) says “Whatever, I was going to give it to you anyway.” Not only does that ruin the fun spirit of competition, it is a complete lie. Everyone wants Shotgun! If someone says they like the backseat better, they should be tied up and thrown in the trunk where they can enjoy the REAL backseat. The only circumstance where it is OK to not want the front seat is if you’re in a limo and don’t want to make awkward small talk with the driver. However, in a limo you should call Shotgun on the minibar, which is a better prize. The second type of person is the Ignoring Infidel. This person will ignore all Shotgun claims and use a clever mix of brute force, stubbornness and peer pressure to get the good seat. This person will say things like “I don’t care, I’m taking it. Do you want to fight?” It’s people like this that overthrow good governments. They should never be allowed in your car anyways. If they can’t respect the rules of

front seat, how do you know they won’t respect other sacred rules like “Don’t pistol whip your friend,” or “Genocide is bad.” The final person is the Car Communist. Someone who after losing Shotgun says “You get it on the way there, and I’ll get it on the way back.” This is a meritocracy! Car Communists ruin old-fashioned values of beating your friends and being in charge of the stereo. What’s next? A collective where there is one car for a town? Painting my blue car red? I shudder to think of a world where the Car Commies rule. A safe rule of thumb is never giving rides to any of these people. Maybe they can be rehabilitated. In conclusion, just remember these are the Real Rules of Driving (except for that teeny one on vehicular manslaughter, but really, who follows that?) No matter how much of a tool you are, now that you have a car, you’re automatically cool. Congratulations! mcommon@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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A hazy, terrifying trip to an overcrowded, aloof hospital

Drugs, drugs, drugs. Some are good, some are bad. Well, as informative as that Concerned Children’s Advertiser’s rhyme was, it doesn’t do much to help me in today’s world. I find myself sitting in a hospital waiting room while a doctor talks to the nurse outside. “I don’t have time to see him, but I think a week of Rivotril oughta do it” the doctor tells the nurse. I probably wouldn’t have cared so much if the doctor had at least made an effort to not let me hear this. I take that back — I would have cared. I just wasted five hours of my life waiting to see a doctor who doesn’t have time to see me. How can I trust his prescription? He didn’t even come into the room. The nurse comes back in and repeats what the doctor said. I can feel my heart racing inside my chest, bouncing against my throat. I’m having an anxiety at-

tack. I start tapping my feet really quickly and snapping my fingers. I think I had started to do this so people wouldn’t be able to focus on the fact that I was shaking, but it’s also comforting, some sort of release. I respond to the nurse… something about the doctor not being here, or maybe something else about waiting for so long. I know the words coming out are short, sentences chopped into tiny little bits. But I can’t focus on that; I can barely focus on one single thought. This is my experience; this is what comes over me. Racing thoughts, racing heart. Tics, things I would laugh at anyone else for doing. This gripping feeling and need for release, simultaneously, like your body is about to both implode and explode. It’s a panic attack, an anxiety attack; it’s what brought me here to the hospital in the first place.

I’m given an Ativan. This isn’t what I wanted. It’s that modern medicine, the one I have no faith in, that I’m feeling. A prescription and a pill on the house from the doc I didn’t see. On the way out I realize I was waiting in a psych ward. The bright orange and black Halloween decorations get a bit fuzzier, I see people crying lying in the hall. The panic is gone. I wonder how much of these people I’m seeing is themselves, and how much is the medication. The door on the way out is locked. Yes, a psych ward with an unlocked door; what was I thinking? One of the nurses tells me which buttons to push to get out of here and I can’t thank her enough. The pill keeps kicking in and over and in and out of me and by the time I’m at my bus stop I’m beginning to wonder how much of me people are seeing, too.

On the bus I can feel Joni Mitchell’s music start to change my thoughts — or is it my thoughts starting to change the music? And then the overwhelming wash of tiredness. My panic is gone, my anxiety is gone. And I’m so tired, I could fall asleep on the bus. I could fall asleep on the bus, yeah. I can’t remember what I was thinking about a moment before, and I let Joni share more of her secrets with me. I stumble in. Oh, I guess I had stopped at Harvey’s at some point — can’t remember. Not even hungry enough to eat. My panic is gone. My anxiety is gone. I fall asleep before finishing what I was thinking. What was it again? Right, right. Drugs, drugs, drugs. Some are good, some are bad. tymers@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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The Republicans and other opponents seem to want to look the other way and think these kids aren’t already sexually active, and the world is all sunshine, roses and mission accomplished. What happened to the neocons who would have seen the fiscal conservation possible in preventing habitual poverty stemming from unplanned teen pregnancies? A 14-year-old may now seem like a child who shouldn’t even be thinking of sex, but remember Grade 9? How many people did you know who were sexually active — even on the pill? Providing access for these girls to the pill and other sexual health resources is a realistic approach

to preventing teen pregnancy and STIs, and also provides vital health checks. When it comes down to it, this is really an issue of providing equal access to birth control to everyone. This isn’t sending the message to kids that they should be having sex. If you don’t want your 11-year-old on the pill, then make sure your 11-year-old has a realistic, respectful and knowledgeable approach to sex and will decide to wait until they are physically and emotionally mature enough to handle it. Otherwise, you might just be the grandma of the next Wal-Mart baby. acsanady@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Missed Connections

Hey you, the guy I always see wearing woman’s jeans, walking around campus like you own it. Parasuco jeans, if I see correctly. I just wanted to let you know that while I don’t appreciate you walking around campus as if you own it, you can sort of pull off the jeans. If you see a girl wearing those same jeans, choppy bangs, and

“I bought stuff in the States for Christmas presents.”

“Our tuition is more expensive now — we’re not happy!”

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a lot of eye makeup, well, come say hi. To the asshole on the lime green bike who rides with no hands: yeah, we had a missed connection, but only by a couple inches. Next time you feel like barreling down the path between DP and Needles Hall, waving your hands like you have glow sticks in them, watch where you’re fucking going! Dear Candy: I’m writing to you in this embarrasingly public manner because you’ve ceased to answer my emails, phonecalls, or facebook pokes. We had something great going on; how many people can meet at a foam

“It is awesome — at the comic book store I go to, you pay American prices instead of Canadian. ” Luke Brough

2A earth science

“I’m not taking advantage of it — but I should. ” Elizabeth Cassidy 2A history & fine art

“We’re being taken advantage of — Bombardier won’t let you buy snowmobiles in the States and bring them back.” Gillian Kalman

1A management engineering

“I oppose it — I hate it — I’m losing money out of my U.S. account!” Nur Alam

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party, sleep together and still go out to Mel’s the next day? Come on.You know how to reach me. P.S.: If you just aren’t answering any of my communications because it’s like, flirty to do that, I dig that. Totally. I saw you walking through the SLC with this fur coat on; I loved watching the hair blow in the breeze. I know you’re going for the glamorous thing and I’m doing more of the 70s pimp thing, but if you want to get together and share furry robes, gently rub my arm next time I swang past. Missed a connection? Wanna break the ice? email to ghalpern@imprint.

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“Is beer cheaper?” Talha Ahmed & Ronaldo Aboud 4A honours science & 3A life sciences

“We are Mexican, so we are not happy. Our money is going down.” Emannuel Quevedo & Amaury Arellano 4B actuarial science

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A play to get you in the Christmas spirit... two months early Sukhpreet Sangha staff reporter

Seeing a Christmas play when the cold is just beginning to settle in and you’re more concerned with the skank factor of your Halloween costume than finding gifts for your extended family makes for an evening with a distinct air of displacement. Lost and Found theatre’s latest production, Some Assembly Required is playing at the Registry Theatre until November 4 and will likely leave you longing for Christmas — although perhaps not for the whole whack of crazy it often brings with it. The show centres on a dysfunctional Canadian family’s house at Christmas time — a site of excess, eccentricity and eclecticism. You know something’s up when the middle-aged son, Gordon, is living in the basement because his wife left him for a bush pilot and he won’t emerge even to wish his mother, who is sick with “the condition,” a Merry Christmas. His older brother soon arrives, claiming he’s been left stranded by his wife’s decision to work during the holidays. Their sister, Stacey, who staggers in from a winter storm in her robe feeling “naked without a plan,” follows him, clearly having left a controlled institution. All three revert to their childish selves and BBs are quickly flying. Apparently Mom wasn’t lying when she said that thing would poke an eye out; luckily in this family’s case it was only Barbie’s. Kathleen Sheehy’s performance as Stacey is particularly notable due to her expressive vocal tone and natural comedic facility. However, she does have the benefit of this being her second time around the role. Interestingly, Some Assembly Required was staged in Kitchener-Waterloo as part of Theatre & Company’s 1997/98 season with Sheehy playing the same role. That production was directed by Alan Sapp, who plays the elder brother in this show. Andrew Lakin, the director of this production, played Gordon in the earlier one. Ted Follows, who plays Dad, had no part in the Theatre & Company production and facilitates many of this show’s highlights. It is evident that Follows, who appears as a special guest courtesy of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, is a professional actor. His demeanour is unaffected and he clearly demonstrates a thorough grasp of his character, an anal-retentive grump. Follows’ ability to portray momentary softness and sensitivity without betraying the character’s true nature is especially impressive. The cast as a whole is very talented and comedically adept, no doubt in part due to the fact

that the youngest of them, Gary Kirkham playing Gordon, is probably in his forties, meaning they’ve likely all had ample time and experience to hone their abilities. Their strength in holding long tableaux while performances are active in other areas onstage is admirable. Nonetheless, in certain, relatively few, instances it was apparent that the preview I attended was the first time that they’d performed the show in front of an audience. The small size of the venue lends itself well to this performance, creating an intimate atmosphere that is very a propos to the family Christmas bent of the play. Another benefit is that when Gordon pours his notorious milkless eggnog (the milk “has turned” and he doesn’t want to emerge to get more) the audience can tell that it’s the real thing, which the actors staunchly stomach throughout the show. At least they’re being gracious by making the eggnog look less tantalizing than it otherwise would. The play is rife with clever one-liners like this description Dad offers of Christmas toys: either there is a screw missing, or a screw left over, it doesn’t look like the picture on the box, and it certainly isn’t “as seen on TV.” The wit of the show even extends to the set; Dad’s obsession with the utility of barbed wire means that a barbed wire frame in its shape represents much of the family’s furniture, including the fireplace. The record player, which fuels Dad’s obsession with playing his LPs in what he deems their proper “rotation,” is also made of barbed wire. Some Assembly Required is not for those looking for revolutionary, socially conscious theatre or even Beckett or Stoppard-esque absurdity. It is mainly a feel-good, comedic Christmas piece aiming to demonstrate that most families are screwed up, but that doesn’t have to stop them from coming together for the holidays. More serious themes also surface, such as the ironic way Christmas can be ruined by attempts to make it the best holiday ever and how often failed expectations surface during the holidays, in relation to both the presents and the lives of those who give them. But the prevailing tone is decidedly comedic. The show’s merit is in the fact that it does not try to hide this, but rather plays to it with the aid of Eugene Strickland’s script’s wit and the exemplary cast makes this show deserving of a spot “in rotation.” ssangha@imprint.uwaterloo.ca Chen-Chen

Guess what’s coming to a theatre near you? Phil Isard staff reporter

For the last several years, I have developed a strange tendency to shout out the movie titles for trailers before the name appears on screen. I’m not exactly sure why I do this, although it might be due to the fact that after sitting through a boring movie trivia prior to the beginning of the film, that the opportunity to guess a film’s name after only a few short seconds might seem impressive. Then again, it is often very embarrassing for my friends. In all seriousness, who wants to sit next to a guy who periodically shouts random words at the screen that will only make sense a minute and a half later when a movie’s title is triumphantly displayed on screen. There was one film trailer, however, that forced me to keep on talking in midst of the ‘previews’. I nudged my friends on either

side, and repeatedly insisted that “We need to go see this!” The trailer starts with a familiar tune that immediately forces any stationary feet in the crowd to start bouncing. My friends and I might look like complete idiots bobbing out heads to Joy Division’s “She Lost Control,” but we confidently knew that any self-respecting brad or chad would not be at the Princess Cinema watching The Darjeeling Limited. After briefly hearing that segment of music, we already knew that Anton Corbijn’s Control was going to be an amazing film. Just so were clear, this article is not a film review. I don’t

know how to write a film review, when I haven’t even watched the film. This article is a review of movie trailers, in general. If you are a university student with a half-decent internet connection and have a penchant for procrastinating, then you have, most likely at one time in your educational career, avoided school work by watching a slew of internet movie trailers. Movie trailers are amazing! There have been many occasions where a movie trailer is better and in fact, more entertaining than the actual film itself. The movie trailer serves an important

I nudged my friends on either side, and repeatedly insisted that “We need to go see this!”

purpose, to inform the viewer that this film is bitchin’. Seriously, how many times have you seen a movie trailer, and the next day caught yourself saying “You’ve got to watch this movie. It looks wicked!” Who uses the word wicked anymore, unless it is used in the context of explaining the unbridled bliss one experience from watching the trailer for the fifth installment of Sylvester Stallone’s underdog boxing extravanganza, Rocky Balboa. “Let’s start building some hurting bombs”… what an amazing line! Even though I knew it was just a movie, part of me wanted to climb into the ring and start fighting Mason “The Line” Dixon with Rocky, because that trailer was so good. If you are still not persuaded, try going to YouTube and watchthe trailers for Control, Rocky Balboa, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and Thunderbirds. pisard@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Population The Most Serene Republic

Dan in Real Life Sondre Lerche

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With an arsenal of group members, instruments, and highbrow compositions Milton Ontario’s, The Most Serene Republic (TMSR) follow up their celebrated Underwater Cinematographer with their second full length LP entitled Population. This time around, however, TMSR have responded with an even larger, more experimental album. TMSR as musicians can be compared to scientists in a laboratory, some may call them mad, others genius. On Population, TMSR take it up a notch by adding more complex musical compositions that evoke and even larger sound filled with elaborate and cerebral dynamics. On album opener “Humble Peasants” and “Present of Future End,” the group showcases their artistic talent by rhythmically layering the myriad of melodies and harmonies with a variety of instruments, while tracks “Sherry and Her Butterfly Net” and “ Neurathenia” illustrates the talent and vocal falsetto and of singer Adrian Jewett, while the track “A Mix of Sun and Clouds” displays their Latin and jazz like arrangements. Where Population lacks is its ability to set some form of musical foundation. On many tracks such as “Multiplication Desk” and “Agenbite of Inwit” their music drifts in and out of time, changes key signatures, or it just carries on lacking any type of structure. At times, it almost feels as if TMSR are trying too hard to be creative and complex. However, where Population lacks, it makes up for in overall content and creativity. Regardless of public appreciation — which this writer believes is to be well received — TMSR deliver an album that is ambitious, experimental, and original. While they may not be as popular or as accepted as other artists on the Arts & Crafts label, they still prove to be worthy label mates, creative musicians and most importantly, a good band.

Sondre Lerche has some kind of odd pull with me. Every time I hear one of his songs I’m fairly happy and contented with life. Because of this I grabbed the Dan in Real Life soundtrack, which is almost entirely written and performed by Lerche. The majority of the songs were written solely for the film — there are a total of 11 new songs on the album. Lerche even visited the set to get inspiration from the actors as well as the director and writers. This is very evident on the CD through songs like “Dan and Marie Picking Hum” and “Dan in Real Life,” which obviously are written for certain scenes of the film. Many of the songs appear on other Lerche albums. His song “Modern Nature” becomes a duet on the Dan in Real Life soundtrack. The addition of a female voice really adds to this song. It gives it both a different tone, making it seem more like a conversation than a song directed at a single person, and perks the song up a bit, making it more of a happy-lets-see-where-this-goes song than a depressing this-is-the-end song. There are a few new songs that stick with Lerche’s standard rhythm. “My Hands Are Shaking” is the most notable of the bunch. Lines like, “my lips are bleeding from kissing you goodbye” follow the song writing style and themes that Lerche is known for — songs about relationships that should really end. Regina Spektor is also featured on the album. On the track “Hell No,” Lerche and Spektor’s voices meld well and the song is a conversation between a couple at a very strange place in their relationship. Like most movie soundtracks there are many songs that are instrumental. These are decent but will really only fit well with the scenes of the film and listening to it without the actors on screen is a struggle. For a soundtrack this is an excellent album. Lerche’s ability to create tracks that are easy to listen to without having seen the film is pretty damn impressive.

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— Emma Tarswell

Like I once said, I’m not the be-all and know-all of webcomics and alternative comics. I’m just a big fan that’s lucky enough to share my knowledge of certain comics to two specific audiences: those who have an interest in many forms of entertainment and aspiring illustrators and animators. But being a fan of webcomics, does mean that I have a favourite one to read? Surely there’s one specific comic on “the interwebs” that I truly admire among the 70-or-so ones that I know and have read. Oddly enough, picking a webcomic as my favourite is a hard task. It’s almost like asking someone what their favourite movie is; there’s a good chance he or she can’t narrow it down to one. But just for you folks, I’ve narrowed it down to at least three webcomics; with the last one I’ll mention being the best of the crop. For the majority of those who read a few webcomics, one of these three you’ll definitely know. The other two, you might not know about (both being on hiatus indefinitely). It may be odd how some of my most favourite ones are comics that haven’t been updated in the past couple of years, but I guess that’s what the beauty of these comics are — works with the most potential are works that people almost never forget. Fred Gallagher and Rodney Caston are known to be two of the “original six,” which is an inaccurate

number for such, of webcomic artists during its emerging years as a phenomenon. As a small request from Caston, he asked Gallagher if he wanted to use a domain URL that Caston had sitting around with no real purpose. Originally a four-panel comic of a non-linear plot between two geeks, with one being an anime fanatic, and the other as a hardcore gamer, it led to critical popularity among regular web surfers. After seven years, Megatokyo (www.megatokyo.com), now written solely by Gallagher, has published over a thousand pages of comics online, a strong collection of sidestories, Another of my favourites is one I’ve mentioned before done by Nina Matsumoto, an artist whom I know more as her pen-name, “space coyote.” Saturnalia (http://www. spacecoyote.com/comics/sat/), one of her first big projects, was a webcomic that revolved around a sci-fi universe where the characters and setting were named based upon computer terminology. It starred Sysreq, a police officer in the city of Geocities, falling in between a world of android-freedom activists and the human-dominant world. Although her comic is currently on hiatus — and isn’t one of her own favourite projects — she currently has commission projects with Matt Groening’s Bongo Comics (a comic company that she knows all too well) and is working on her first original comic Yokaiden, with a style based on old Japanese paintings and prints.

I guess my most favourite comic is Fallen (www.fallencomic.com) by Yuko Ota, another currently-on-hiatus comic. I’ve always been a huge fan of her comic and her art style, and the concept for her characters were cleverly played out. Having an academic background in animation has helped her become a top-notch artist. From my understanding, Ota has a large library of characters in her mind, each designed intricately and distinct from each other, which is easily visible in her comic themed off of Norse gods and modern-day corruption. You readers might see something a bit surprising about these comics: they’re all heavily manga-influenced. As I’ve once mentioned, I’m not so big on Japanese anime and manga, but I enjoy webcomics of many forms, including some of those drawn like the manga-kas of the East. These comics aren’t my favourite because I’m a closet anime freak/ fanboy (not that there’s anything wrong with that), but because I see these comics as the highest of quality based on many of the things I enjoy in a lot of entertainment: a clever method of art and style, writing and characters that react well to each other in a justified fashion. There’s something I might need to tell you (or remind you). This top-three list may or may not change in the weeks to come. It usually does. Thought you might want to know. ptrinh@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Works with the most potential are works that people almost never forget.

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Mixing the Night Away

Narmeen Lakhani

Elliot Grant spins some records during UWDJ Club 24-hour DJ-a-thon. They played from October 30 to well into Halloween.

News, brawlers and cake, oh my! One of the most popular series of games for Nintendo nowadays is definitely Super Smash Bros. Daily, new information is circulating about the upcoming release of Smash Bros Brawl (SBB) and it’s important to sort it all out as well as to look forward to what even could exist beyond the current edition of the series. One of the most recent tidbits to hit the interwebs about SBB is the introduction of level design. As if Smash Bros didn’t have enough replay ability before, having this addition will certainly help to fuel even more long hours testing who has the best brawling skills and into diversifying the experience as a whole. With a wide selection of backgrounds, music, objects and stage setting (all of which are resizable and colourable), Brawl is setting out to be the game that brings Smash Bros and Little Big Planet into one. Another entertaining announcement has been the inclusion of a “Pictochat” level. If you own a DS, you should be familiar with the varied entertainment provided by this little addition to the handheld. As you play throughout the level, the setting and stage slowly gets drawn around you. A pretty neat addition, especially since you won’t really know what the environment will be until it suddenly is drawn before you! By now it’s also well known that Snake is going to be appearing in this latest installment of Smash Bros. This leads me to question what other characters could find themselves either on the board or cutting room floor for games down the line. With that, I give you the docket:

Character: Sora Game: Kingdom Hearts Series Likelihood: Likely

Character: Delta Squad Game: Gears of War Likelihood: Unlikely

Why? Like Squenix and Disney coming together in perfect union to create the Kingdom Hearts series, Sora could quite easily fit into the mayhem of Smash Bros. With they keyblade at his side, cartoony appearance and child-friendly reputation, Sora could easily make his way into the game down the line. Not to mention, his drive forms would make a very cool set of extra moves.

Why? It would be really cool to see a mini group of assailants shooting up a storm in happy Smash Bros-ville with their chainsaws and curse words. Not to mention having four guys controlled as one would be an interesting dynamic (Ice Climbers x2?). Their special move would be the Hammer of Dawn, although it would probably annihilate the whole level in its attempt to take down other players.

Why not? Sora, though quite viable on his own, may be lacking without his duck and dog companions. And although Squenix has worked well with Nintendo in the past, it may be odd to see a Disney + Squenix + Nintendo melting pot — but stranger things have happened.

Why Not? Yeah, I doubt that Nintendo wants the dirty dogs in their game; especially considering the level design might scare away little kids — and the trash talking doesn’t help either.

Character: Anyone Game: Quest 64 Likelihood: Heaven-forbid Why? They would rival Kirby, with the special move of “lots of suck.” Why not? They may suck a little too much than to be found in such a good series. Although bashing up any worthless sprite from that game may prove to be an antidote for time wasted on the original game. Character: Lara Croft Game: Tomb Raider Likelihood: Possible Why? If Snake is already hitting the scene, why not Lara? Not to mention she’d bring a lot of good…assets to the field. She’s prone to platform bouncing anyway, so why not do so while taking Pikachu down? My guess is she could easily find a way to juggle her busy gaming life and add Smash Bros to the mix. Why not? She might be a little too generic in battle to be useful or unique on the field.

Character: Horstatio Game: Viva Piñata Likelihood: Plausible Why? Any piñata would just be fun to see in Smash Bros. By nature, they’re meant to be smashed up and their presence would add a fun setting for brawling. Why Not? Its unlikely Microsoft will relinquish their rights to the papery Character: The Cake Game: The Orange Box/Portal Likelihood: Impossible Why? Though useless at fighting, it would serve well as an incentive for other players to fight better, and maybe even entice them into fighting each other over it. Why not? The cake is a lie! Who knows which characters will actually make it to the final edition of the eventual releases of the Smash Bros series. Keep your eyes peeled on your favourite game news feed for the latest news about Smash Bros, because who knows, the next announced addition could be your favourite. I’m personally rooting for using the Wiimote to control the hammer weapon in the game, but we can’t all have everything. jrickert@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Arts endowment offers up funds Andrew Dilts reporter

Looking for financial support for arts-based projects? The University of Waterloo’s Arts Endowment Fund successfully completed their inaugural annual general meeting on Wednesday, October 31, freeing up more than $96,000 in funds to be allocated to student-directed artsbased projects. More than 35 arts students were in attendance as the fund’s council ratified their final bylaws, outlining committee regulations and proposal guidelines. The meeting was short and sweet, a crowning moment on years worth of work towards getting the endowment fund in place. Arts is the last faculty at UW to get an endowment fund, with some others already having millions of dollars saved up (the Waterloo Engineering Endowment Fund, for example, has a principal of more than $7 million). So why is this so exciting? The Arts Endowment Fund has been sitting still for many terms now,

collecting $12 per student per term in the form of a “Voluntary Student Contribution” for more than six thousand UW arts students — all while the bureaucracy and paperwork gets completed. As a result, the Arts Endowment Fund has more than $160,000 in funds in store at the current moment, with more than $96,000 available to be given out this year alone. For those arts students who want to take advantage of this fund, project proposals can cover a wide variety of projects. Capital projects can get funded, or one-time projects that include bringing in speakers or attending conferences. A granting council, representing a mix of students, staff, faculty and alumni, is responsible for deciding the allocation of funds. For those students interested in placing a proposal for this funding, November 14 is the deadline for funding requests for the term. Information on proposal procedures and guidelines can be found on the endowment fund’s website at aef. uwaterloo.ca.

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Last week I wrote a review about The Darjeeling Limited, Wes Anderson’s newest film. I loved the movie but was very disappointed that I didn’t get the chance to see Hotel Chevalier before the film and that it wasn’t even available in Canada. One of my co-workers told me that Princess Cinemas had made the decision to play the short film before The Darjeeling Limited started. I, of course, made the very educated decision to go see The Darjeeling Limited again in order to see Hotel Chevalier. My main hope in doing this was that certain aspects of Jason Schwartzman’s character would make a little more sense when watching The Darjeeling Limited.

The short film on it’s own is actually good. It follows Jack (Schwartzman) and his ex-girlfriend (Natalie Portman) on a chance hotel meeting in Paris. The two have obviously been through a lot, and are doing what we all end up doing with our exes, having one more night together before parting ways. The lines that Anderson has them speak show this impeccably. In the bedroom Portman turns to Schwartzman at one point and says, “what ever happens, I don’t want you to loose you as a friend,” and his response is, “I promise I will never be your friend, ever.” It does, in a way, clear a few things up. Throughout The Darjeeling Limited we see Schwartzman pinning over his ex-girlfriend, and Hotel Chevalier really makes it clear why. Watching Hotel Chevalier also makes Schwartzman’s final short story at the end of The

Darjeeling Limited more poignant. His story not only takes the words he spoke to Portman but the ending also shows the development of the character and how he has changed spending time reconnecting with his brothers. The song “Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)” also plays throughout the film The Darjeeling Limited. In Hotel Chevalier it is the only song, the fact that Schwartzman’s character plays this song over and over shows his characters obsession with his ex and the moment they spent together in Paris. There were still a few questions left unanswered for me. Why isn’t Schwartzman wearing shoes throughout The Darjeeling Limited? That’s really all I wanted to know. — Emma Tarswell

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Debate: raising voice for conflict [Durston argued that] there are natural and non-natural (or supernatural) explanations for everything; logic rules out the natural explanations of the beginning of the earth. continued from cover

He points out that Christians have a longer average life-span than other people, and argues that the God of the New and Old Testaments is still relevant in today’s world. With the average person, a personal faith is accepted in today’s social spheres, Dawkins claims that any belief in God, particularly Christ, is a “dangerous” delusion. That “God” as a concept is a crutch, or comfort — a stress reliever that is similar to drugs, alcohol and golf. Dawkins argues that there is no God, and people develop and believe in a God simply because they want consolation, to objectify their longings, using this as a reason to believe. Boot turned this around, and argued that this works in reverse. People don’t believe in God because they do not wish to admit that they are sinful and need to repent, and so they become atheists. Dawkins is also trying to naturalize belief in God. According to Dawkins, those who believe in God have a mystical gene, or the belief in God is a misfiring in the brain. Boot pointed out that if there is no intelligent design of brain matter, there could be no “misfire” as there would be no proper way for the brain to fire. Boot quoted well-known scientist Micheal Ruse, who said “The God Delusion makes me ashamed to be an atheist.” Boot poses the question; Is God a type of escapism? and then he argues that it is not a crutch or a drug, and that average Christians will admit that faith does not make their lives easier; it gives them hope, security, and something to believe in. After the lecture, Boot took questions, and the MC closed the night around nine o’clock. Thursday night brought the final discussion of the conference — a debate between atheist UW CS professor Jeffrey Shallit and Christian scientist Kirk Dunston. The debaters argued whether or not a 21st century scientist should believe in God. The MC for the night was Jon Baelde, who is also the president of Campus

for Christ at UW. The moderator, Ali Kanzerani was again a volunteer from the Waterloo Debating Society. The debate was sponsored by Campus for Christ and The Atheists, Agnostics and Freethinkers of Waterloo. Baelde introduced the speakers and moderator, and took his seat. The moderator described the rules, each speaker would have 20 minutes opening statements and in this opening there was to be no rebuttal of the other person’s points. Durston opened with his arguments. He began with his own personal statement of belief, and told a story of when he was younger, on a farm. A bull had gotten away from its pen, and he had been pulling on it to make it stop. The bull was getting away, and he cried out, “God, help me!” The rope still taut and the bull still pulling, something stopped the bull, supernaturally. As well, he told another anecdote of someone’s rabbits who were stone-cold dead, and they prayed with their small children to bring the rabbits back to life, and, miraculously, the rabbits came alive again. He uses these as an example of different supernatural occurences when God steps into life. He also argued that there are natural and non-natural (or supernatural) explanations for everything; logic rules out the natural explanations of the beginning of the earth, so there must a supernatural explanation for the existence of the planet. Also, science has yet to explain the origin of the cosmos and nature and so, logically, something or someone must have created nature. Durston argued that the origin of life could not have been an accident as the proteins that are required for life to exist are incredibly complex. Durston’s arguments were very technical, and in the end, he concluded that evolution as a theory for creation of the planet is like using a baseball bat to build a laptop. Shallit took the stage for his 20-minute introduction, first addressing the fact that religion and science do not directly apply to the same parts of life. As the topic addressed was whether a 21st century scientist should believe in God,

Shallit argued that science is all-inclusive,and that religion is incredibly exclusive, namely of people who do not share religious beliefs. Shallit began by listing statistics of how many scientists currently believe in God. Of scientists in general, 39 per cent believe in God. Of the scientists who are in the National Academy of Science, only seven per cent believe in God. Shallit explained that the reason for this is that science and religion are irreconcilable. He argued that science is evidence based, that no authority is sacred, ever-changing and that scientists put emphasis on testing and proving their theories. In religion, particularly Judeo-Christian beliefs, God is the authority and the Bible is supreme and not to be tested. Shallit claimed that the Genesis account does not fit with science at all, and that the explanation that “God did it” is not something scientists should accept. In developing hypotheses’ and testing them, explanations are “fruitful” and lead to further questions and conclusions. Shallit continued on to argue that you cannot base faith on “bulls that don’t move” and “rabbits that come back to life.” At this point he was interupted by the moderator, for “rebutting Durstons’ points” during his debate. Shallit responded that the rules of the debate had been “sprung” on him “ten minutes before” the debate. As he was not prepared for the rules when he came to the debate, he felt that it was rude of the moderator to expect him to follow them. Shallit finished his introduction with the story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, who is said to be one of the greatest mathematicians’ of all times. He claimed that the Hindu goddess, Namagiri, would write proofs on his tongue and that she was the greatest inspiration for his work. Shallit argued that this man did amazing work, and just because he used a supernatural explanation it does not discredit any of his work. Shallit argued that science is all-inclusive, and that religion is incredibly exclusive — namely, of people who do not share religious beliefs. When Durston took the stage again, he stated that as a scientist, the “God did it” example is fruitful, and that because God created a natural order, there are fruitful explanations

for what happens on the planet. Solomon, a well known Biblical figure, who was a strong believer in God, researched and worked trying to discover the natural order of things. The connection between God and science is delicate, but in every scientific discovery there is a way to explain God’s involvement. Durston argued that many, including himself, do not have a “blind leap in the dark” faith, but the kind of faith that is a rationally justified. Durston defended his belief that the bull was stopped by God, as he was still straining against the rope, and god knew that he was unable to hold this large animal. When Shallit took the stage again, he pulled out a paper Durston had referenced earlier and proved that Durston misquoted it. Shallit was incredibly prepared for every argument that Durston had, and had a slide to counter each of Durston’s arguments. Later on in Durston’s final few minutes, he mentioned that Shallit had seen his presentation and arguments beforehand at McMaster. Overall, during the debate, Shallit had an argument for every one of Durstons’ arguments, and Durston struggled to keep up. Durston’s points were good, and arguments strong, but he did not come to the level of the average university student. Shallit, on the other hand, was more charismatic, his arguments and responses often getting laughs. Shallit closed his arguments with the idea that he would not discount someone because they believed in God, but that as long as they were accepting and willing to work with him, even though he doesn’t have a personal belief, he would be tolerant. The end result was a good strong debate for both sides. After a question period, Ali Kanzerani thanked the audience and both the men for the opportunity to moderate, and MC Jon Baelde closed the debate and conference at nine o’clock. cdavidson@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Phở Đầu yes? or Phở Đầu no? Yum Yum

The food is the main attraction to Pho Dau Bo. Keegan Tremblay reporter

As midterms begin to dwindle, a night on the town is becoming more necessary. Undoubtedly the time is near for you to treat yourself to some good food with friends — do it. I recommend starting your night with some Vietnamese from Pho Dau Bo. Located in downtown Kitchener, Pho Dau Bo will get the body off-campus and the books off-mind. I am by no means a veteran and having only dined at this restaurant twice, so I cannot recite the menu; however, I have eaten at numerous places around the area and find Pho Dau Bo to be among the best. The atmosphere is casual with seating available for couples, families, and larger parties. With some plants and a few decorations the restaurant is notably simple and clean. The service is good, and while some of the servers may not be fully fluent in English, the restaurant operates on the traditional write-it-yourself paper ordering system, so there is little room for error. The food is the main attraction to Pho Dau Bo. Offering a variety of Vietnamese noodle, rice and soup dishes as well as Thai and Vegetarian eats; the restaurant has a lot to offer. Not to mention the price is good and the servings are generous — shall I say student friendly? I recently had an enormous $7 Vietnamese dinner consisting of grilled pork, grilled chicken,

shredded pork, steamed egg, fried egg and steamed rice. The plate was served with veggies and a bowl of onion and parsley soup. The grilled pork and chicken were coated with some delicious spices while the remainder of the plate complemented these meats notably well. For those who like meat this dish is perfect. My company dined on curry fried rice with tofu, also a $7 dish. The plate was made up of sprouts, peas, carrots, curried rice and some tofu, well done upon request. Having tried the dish, I found that the curry lacked spiciness. However, there is no doubt this can be altered if desired. The rest of the plate was altogether enjoyable and was also served with parsley soup. For an appetizer, two spring rolls with Vietnamese salad cost $3.50. While the salad was simple, the spring rolls were quite tasty, setting the bar high for the rest of the meal. After the meal, I made sure to have a cup of Vietnamese coffee, as an avid traveler once told me, coffee in Vietnam is quite something. I ordered filtered coffee with condensed milk for $2.25 — it was quite something. If you need to stay up for a few days or perhaps sprint home, make sure to grab a cup. In all seriousness, I found it provided a perfect accent to my meal, as it was very sweet. But if you don’t like it sweet, the coffee is served with a thermos of boiled water so you can control the degree of sweetness.

Are you kidding me? Dinh Nguyen features editor

I remember my first visit to Pho Dau Bo: high quality, quickly prepared, steaming food packed with condensed — unusual, distinct, yet contrasting — flavours that steep in the mouth. I was in Grade 9 back then. Time has changed, the past is dead; Pho Dau Bo is far from what it used to be. It is no longer the shit, it only tastes like it. Being of Vietnamese descent, I am picky when it comes to Vietnamese food, which is why I am extremely disappointed with Pho Dau Bo presently. My family and I have been to the restaurant four times in the last two months; two of which were at their Mississauga and Etobicoke locations. All four visits turned into sensational disasters. We underwent similar experiences at all locations. The pho was less flavourful; it was watered down, as though more water was added to save inventory. The rice noodles were soggy. Being an experienced pho maker myself, I’m pretty sure it was prepared before hand and then cooked a second time. Most people would tell me to order the

other things on their menu. After all Pho Dau Bo does have an assortment of vegetarian alternatives, rice, vermicelli and spring rolls. Unfortunately, most other food on their menu was also awful. Their rice tasted day-old and looked a bit yellow, their chicken breasts were dry, their vegetables were far from fresh and their steamed eggs were bland. The only good edible choices at Pho Dau Bo were their milkshakes and spring rolls — even then, you could get better at just about any other Vietnamese restaurant. Pho Dau Bo like any general Vietnamese restaurant is known for their economically friendly prices. Ranging from $4.25 to $6.50 for gigantic bowls of soups (think three to four regular soup bowls put together for smalls and a quarter of a bucket for a large) and six to seven dollars on average for a large plate of meat-filled rice or vermicelli. Spring rolls usually go at two for $5. Good as Pho Dau Bo used to be, it’s grown old and wrinkly, lost its touch and taste. When looking for good Vietnamese food that’s cheap, I now go to three other places: Pho 95, in downtown Kitchener; Viet Sun in Uptown Waterloo, or Pho Ben Thanh on Northfield in Waterloo. dnguyen@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

The only good edible choices at Pho Dau Bo were their milkshakes and spring rolls — even then, you could get better at just about any other Vietnamese restaurant.

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A stick for your insides Wheel of fashion Bethany Delleman reporter

Shayna Sparling staff reporter

The dildo is one of the most famous and widely used tools of masturbation. We classify it as a non-vibrating toy/implement that is used to fill an orifice like a vagina or rectum — something that’s generally shaped like a dick and used like one, too, A dildo is typically a shaft of some sort that can be found in a variety of forms (phallic, nondescript, etc.) and lengths. They can be made from a variety of materials, usually something like glass, wood, plastic, latex or silicone. The history of the dildo goes back surprisingly far. It is believed that humans have been using special tools to penetrate themselves sexually since at least the third century BC. The Greeks fashioned phallic tools out of stone, leather or wood with olive oil as the lube of choice. It’s thought that these tools were used in fertility and deflowering rituals. And dildos weren’t just popping up in Europe; the Ancient Chinese Sex Culture Museum displays a

beautiful jade phallus, which may very well have been used as a dildo. Curators have reckoned that it is about 4000 years old. Dildos are even mentioned in the Bible (see Ezekiel 16:17). But in western culture in the 19th century the dildo was re-invented to solve a new problem. At this time women were going to their doctors for treatment of a “disease” called female hysteria; symptoms included irritability, excessive vaginal fluids, a heavy uterus and sexual fantasies. To “cure” their patients, doctors would massage the woman’s vulva and clitoris until she achieved a “paroxysm” — today that’s called an orgasm. It didn’t take long before doctors began prescribing a phallus shaped apparatus for home treatment of hysteria and anxiety. Once the technology developed, vibrators evolved from the dildo and masturbation was changed forever (again.) In the early 20th century, dildos and vibrators were advertised in women’s magazines as cures for anxiety and tension. This “new”

therapeutic tool became widely popular and their use was encouraged to keep women happy and content. Today, dildos are still a widely known and extremely popular sex toy. They come in many different sizes and shapes, usually categorized into representational (i.e. penis -shaped) or non-representational. Some people prefer representational toys because of their comfort and familiarity, while others may choose non-representational toys for a little variety or to avoid bringing another penis into their playtime. When you are shopping for a new dildo, it’s important to find the right diameter — too wide and it will be painful, too small and it might not fill you up the way you want. Some people recommend experimenting with clean fruits and veggies or your fingers to help determine the right diameter. At the very least, if it’s your first dildo, go with a smallish one — better to avoid injury and work your way up to the “Hand of Adonis” over time. Once you’ve decided on a shape and size, you’ll have to choose the material that your dildo will be made out of, and there is quite a variety to choose from as well. While early dildos were made from materials like stone, leather, wood, pottery, wax or even dried animal dung, it’s unlikely that you’d find anything like that nowadays — and for good reason. The newer materials used today are cleaner, safer and much more comfortable. For instance, you can chose from cyber-skin, silicone jelly, glass, or you could even get a kit to mold your own rubber dildo from a willing male (or fruit)! The cyber-skin, silicone, and jelly dildos are nice because they are a little more realistic (i.e. softer) to the touch and tend to absorb and hold your body heat well. On the other hand, the benefit of the glass dildo is that they can be warmed or cooled to any temperature. Glass dildos are also non-porous which makes them easier to clean and resistant to bacterial growth, unlike materials like cyber-skin.There’s quite a variety out there, so you’re bound to find a dildo that is perfect for you, whether it’s a pretty little glass piece or a big double dong to share with a friend. ssparling@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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As a student of history and a lover of sewing, I have been watching the styles emerging in the west for some time. As my interest in fashion grew, I began to observe trends in the way that we dress. These trends go back hundreds of years and connect us with our most remote ancestors. Basically, you aren’t wearing the “newest” thing, you are wearing an outfit first thought of many years ago. Fashion has been moving in semi-predictable patterns for thousands of years. Once the cycles took centuries, a single fashion could take decades to catch on. Now fashions come and go over the short space of a year, a cycle can complete in a scarce 20 years. The reason for this is easier communication, and rampant consumerism. I found out that the easiest way to find out what will be “in” next year is to look into the history of western fashion. For example, one of the easiest styles to follow is the tubular look, which first became popular the 1800s and then again in the 1920s. In between, we always see the fuller look arise and fall. Right now, we are sitting in the Napoleonic era; the empire waist peaked when the roman empire was established in France (hence the name). This raised waist look lasted almost 50 years and then slowly tapered off. Along with the high waistline, small puffy sleeves were in as well as longer skirts. This fashion trend was influenced by the Roman Empire’s fashions a couple thousand years before. As far as outerwear goes, trench coat and military style jackets are in this season. This trend has repeated three times in the last century, in 1918, 1940 and during the Vietnam War. As

a tribute to soldiers, coats always gain shiny buttons and are highly structured in times of war. Luckily we are missing out on those lovely shoulder pads that the ‘40s women sported. I am sure that you know about the current trends, so you may ask what’s next? Well, 2008 will be a tremendous year. Throw out all those neutrals and look forward to red, yellow, purple and emerald green. Buy some dazzling silk and save your cotton for the next year. Our sleeves will get even baggier, following the styles of the late 1800s. Patterned dresses will be borrowed from the ‘60s and they will be floor length or at least below the knees. You can see Demi Moore in a great, near-tie-dye dress at www. instyle.com It’s time for girls to show off their womanhood again. Men are still hovering in the neutrals according to Versace. The formal look is still in along with the same military and trench coats that are stylish among the ladies. Accessorize with a scarf or two that adds some colour and you are set. While you may still have a closet full of neutrals, try adding some basic red, purple and even a few metallic pieces. Gold and silver are coming back in force. Don’t try pastels, but black is good, especially textured or mixed with a bright shirt. Jeans will be in for our lifetime, but get ready for more colours than you see in an average rainbow. Make-up will follow, so try some silver or some daring purple eye shadow. Most of all, remember to be yourself. Find your own style within the latest line and find out what fits you best. Never be afraid to try something new, it might look better than you think. For more information on current and past trends check out www. fashion-era.com.

Great bombs of fire Alexei Korotin reporter

It’s Saturday night of convocation weekend. With the SLC’s rainbow flag at full mast, Bomber patrons are slowly sailing into happy hour. I follow suit, arriving prudently early to avoid spending most of my night in line — although I could’ve perhaps written about the drag show in the Great Hall instead. My Watcard is quickly studied and my driver’s license is promptly swiped. I like to think it’s my invisible media pass, even though it’s only because I was a loser and showed up before ten. No cover, more money, more problems, more cheapskates. It’s around 10 and the bar’s looking uninhabited. Makes me wish I had a Bomber washroom anecdote to impregnate this article with some much-needed shock value and bathroom humour. Upon further examination, I realized that one of the only people in Bomber is a guy sporting (uncomfortably) tight jeans and a half ponytail. I suppose he might’ve been going all-out metro, but my best guess is that he’d fallen off the cross-dressing bandwagon on its way to the Great Hall. Either that or he’d gotten the Halloween memo two weeks early. $10.50 pitchers before 10:30? I don’t usually drink but I also never pass up a good deal. The conflict of enduring values is quickly resolved, thanks to my innate frugality and pressure from toper peers. What do you mean you’re out of Coors Light? I want to get drunk, not fat. Despondent, I order two pitchers of Rickard’s Red. I lose sight of the bartender and she seemingly

loses track of time. Had she gone off to harvest and malt the barley? When the bartender finally decides to show up with my order, I flash her three fingers in hopes of obtaining a similar number of cups. “Two cups?” she asks, clearly struggling with interpretation. “Three,” I clarify, tempted to fold up my index and ring fingers, but deciding otherwise in an effort to reduce any further confusion. While the bartender was busy underperforming and stretching my patience, Bomber’s been filling up. I return from the bar to find the place packed with all kinds of patrons: students — undergrad and grad, young and sun-damaged, happy and sober, flicker in the kaleidoscope of the crowd. It’s hard to avoid getting caught up in the hot, joyous, sweaty dance floor atmosphere fuelled by Top-40, hip-hop and drunk-dancing. After the mandatory stumble-dancing (don’t cringe, everyone’s doing it), I join my friends for a few drinks on the patio. A few minutes later, I meet up with another crew to slam a few back by the tables. Then off to the bar… And then to the second bar… More drinks by the dance floor… Another round by the second dance floor. Wait a minute, you say, Bomber’s only got one dance floor. And this, I say, is why $10.50 pitchers are the best thing since sliced bread; this is also the reason you shouldn’t miss out on a Bomber Saturday. Final verdict, as delivered from my bathroom floor the next morning, is that I’ve had an absolute Bomber-blast, from whatever I could recall before that deadly 17th drink…

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That’s how the apple crumbles

Autumn harvests bring happy memories of my family and I heading to an apple orchard just outside of Toronto. As a child, the transition was quite jolting. Being familiar with backdrops of skyscrapers and sidewalks, my worldview suddenly changed with the sight of trees as far as the eye could see. Brown trunks, golden leaves speckled with red, the trees were like an organized army — standing tall and proud. Biting into those juicy apples with their hearty crunch, as crisp as the autumn air. Fast forward to second year student life and experiencing another jolt: the move from first year dwellings of on-campus residence to not only off-campus digs but to that of living with the landlord! While you may think this would be the making of a disaster waiting to happen, it was pretty nice. A matronly figure, the mother of two children herself would babysit for the neighbourhood kids — sometimes even acting very ‘mom-like’ to me! This job demanded a Mary Poppins demeanour and she was up to the task. Her culinary savvy in particular always impressed me. Whatever she made it would have to be on the table before the cries ensued from the little ones. One night, she pulled out of her a keep safe box of cue cards a recipe for Apple Crisp. “It smells of sweet butter and apples in here,” I remarked. She invited me to try some and from there I realised I had to have that recipe. It had the perfect balance of tart apples and crisp topping. She said that the recipe had been in the family for a long time. Here is the recipe in all its glory. This is the perfect time to tuck into this homey dessert because most all varieties of apples are in season, during the month of November. The apple of preference for this recipe would be Granny Smith. The tart taste and mildly juicy flesh is the perfect balance to the sweet oat topping. Its firm texture holds up to the oven’s heat ensuring that your apples don’t come out mushy. When selecting apples at the supermarket select those with smooth skins, free of bruises and gouges. Store in a cool, dark place. Apples ripen twice as fast if kept at room temperature but if you want them to last, place them in a plastic bag and store in the fridge. tli@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Apple Crisp ~ 4 cups of apples, skins removed, cut into slices ~ 1 tsp lemon juice ~ 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon ~ 1 1/2 tbsp butter Topping:

~ 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark) ~ 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour ~ 1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick or instant) ~ 1/8 tsp salt ~ 1/3 cup + 2 tsbp unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Preheat oven to 400F. Toss apples, cinnamon and lemon juice together Place in a greased 8 x 8 inch square baking dish. Dot with butter. In a bowl combine brown sugar, flour, oats and salt together. Using a pastry cutter, or two knives (in a crisscross motion) cut in the butter until you get the texture of coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over apples and bake for 25 minutes or until topping is golden and apples bubbling. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

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Apple crisp is a delicious, easy to preparedessert. Adding a scoop of ice cream makes this tasty decadent even more taste. Different kinds of fruit can be substituted — if you do not like apple— making it a treat for any occasion. For contrastind taste, try it with blueberry.

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“Thinking About an International Experience?” – find out what you can do to make your dream a reality. 3 to 4:30 p.m., TC 1208. “Interview Skills: Selling Your Skills” – prove your skills in the interview by learning how. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., TC 2218A. Wednesday, November 14, 2007 “Working Effectively in Another Culture” – find strategies for success in a different work culture. 3 to 4:30 p.m., TC1208. “Career Interest Assessment” – complete the Strong Interest Inventory online, attend this session to find out how your interests relate to specific career opportunities. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1112.

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VOLUNTEER Volunteer with a child at their school and help improve their self-esteem and confidence. One to three hours a week commitment. Call Canadian Mental Health 519-744-7645, ext 229. Participants required for anterior cruciateligament (ACL) deficiency study – the Biomechanics Laboratory is seeking volunteers who have had a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Remuneration will be given for your participation. For info please contact Chris by e-mail at cjstecro@uwaterloo.ca. City of Waterloo, 519-888-6488 or volunteer@ city.waterloo.on.ca has the following volunteer opportunities: “Tree of Angels helpers” – needed at Conestoga Mall for two days per week/3 hour shifts from November 30 to December 21. “Bertie’s Place” needs a volunteer assistant Thursday mornings, AMCC, from 9 to 11 a.m., now to April. Volunteer Action Centre, 519-742-8610 or www.volunteerkw.ca, has the following volunteer opportunities available: “K-W Seniors Day Program” invites applications for new Board members. Call Deanne at 519-8931609 or deanne@k-wseniorsdayprogram.ca. “Waterloo Regional Block Parent Program” looking for someone to join their Board of Directors. Contact Mark Belanger at 519741-5368 or markbelanger@gto.net. “Volunteering-Social Issues in Waterloo Region” – volunteer at the Volunteer Action Centre and Social Planning Council. Call Robin at 519-742-8610 or robin@volunteerkw.ca. “Be a Friends volunteer” – you are matched up with a child between 4 and 15 to build self esteem, confidence, etc. Call 519-744-7645, ext 229 or abelc@cmhawrb.on.ca. “Nutrition for Learning” is looking for for volunteers to join the Board of Directors team. Call Brian Kamm at 519-579-5745 or volunteermanager@on.aibn. com. “Relay for Life - Cancer Society” needs you to help with planning, leadership, food and beverage chair, etc. Call 519-886-8888, ext 33 or evoisin@ontario.cancer.ca.

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Government policy, nothing but hot air Dr. Mark Jaccard presents on climate change policy as part of UW Energy Days Adrienne Raw science editor

On Thursday, October 25, Dr. Mark Jaccard gave a presentation entitled “Fixing Canada’s Failed Climate Policies” as part of UW Energy Days. Jaccard, an economist and professor in the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University, is a recognized expert on long-term energy issues. He has won several awards and served on numerous panels and committees concerning climate change including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change from 1993 to 1996 and the China Council for International Co-operation on Environment and Development from 1996 to 2001. His presentation focused on government policy concerning climate change — particularly on the failed policies of the past. The big message of his presentation was the urgent need for regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. “We cannot reduce our greenhouse gas emissions as long as emitting is free,” he said. Jaccard said he is tired of waking up to the same reality: politicians make promises and governments make policies, but nothing ever really gets done. One of the biggest problems, according to Jaccard, is that governments are using ineffective policies in their efforts to control greenhouse emissions. Governments employ four policy types to encourage the reduction of greenhouse gases: information campaigns, subsidies (in which people are rewarded for purchasing certain products), regulations and penalties. The first two policy types are the most used since 1990s. Jaccard calls this the “carrot, not the stick” approach. He believes that regulations and penalties are needed to prompt a real change in industry. As an example, he points to Norway’s carbon tax and the economic benefits — and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions — that the tax produced. Statistics show that while Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions per capita rose six per cent between 1992 and 2002, Norway’s emissions actually dropped 0.2 per cent. In the same time period, Canada’s GDP per capaita rose 23.9 per cent, while Norway’s rose 40.3 per cent. The carbon tax also seems to have had a positive impact on oil and gas production per capita. Jaccard presented an example of a carbon tax that would be in the range of $180 per ton of CO2, which would be roughly equivalent to raising gas prices by 30 to 40 cents a litre. However, he points out that the tax would reach this point gradually, rising a few dollars every year as consumer demand pushes technology forward to support the tax. “Technologies are already there,” Jaccard said, “it’s just a matter of effective policy.” Jaccard made two specific points about current government policies. The first was that targets are meaningless without effective government policies to support them. The second was that, alone, information campaigns and subsidies are not effective policies. Jaccard also spoke about failed past policies. Politicians are too worried about being too far “in front” of other countries, which Jaccard said is ridiculous. He points to countries

like Norway, which has had carbon tax policies since 1991, and the U.S., which employed a similar tax to reduce acid rain. Another concern Jaccard addressed was the targets created by the Kyoto Accord. “Increasingly, Canadians are realizing we’re not going to meet Kyoto targets,” he said. He pointed to the government’s practice of resurrecting old energy policies and slightly intensifying them. Through economic analysis, he demonstrated that though these policies will reduce emissions, they wouldn’t come close to meeting Kyoto targets. Jaccard presented four methods he sees as viable ways of reducing greenhouse gases: energy efficiency (which can only be applied in situations where fossil fuels are being used), switching away from carbon-intensive fuels, pollution control (carbon capture and storage, process changes to reduce emissions, landfill gas recovery, etc.) and changes in agriculture and forestry practices to prevent emissions and store carbon. One of the most important aspects of reducing greenhouse gases, though, involves reducing methane releases. Another important aspect of reducing greenhouse gases is “turnover of capital stock.” Technology such as automobiles, furnaces and equipment are generally replaced as they break down, not as new technology develops. This means that between turnover time, prototype and design time and the time it takes for a new technology to be adopted, shifting into new environmentally friendly technologies can take 20 to 25 years. “I’m here to be realistic about energy efficiency so we can do it,” Jaccard said. Right now, he said, governments use energy-efficient technologies as a crutch while they try to agree on policies to reduce emissions. While Jaccard believes that more active policies are needed, he wholeheartedly approves of energyefficient technologies. But these energy-efficient technologies are not without their own faults. “Energy efficient technologies are the new technologies, so there is greater risk,” said Jaccard. Risks include everything from unanticipated glitches to products breaking down long before they’re supposed to. Jaccard also pointed out that “technologies are not perfect substitutes.” There are often distinct quality differences between current technologies and their energy efficient substitutes. Jaccard used his adoption of fluorescent light bulbs to highlight the potential risks of energy-efficient technologies. In his zeal to adopt energy efficient technologies, he replaced the light bulbs in his house with energy-efficient light bulbs. According to original calculations, switching to energy-efficient fluorescent bulbs would save him money in the longrun. He eagerly demonstrated this analysis to his students, raving about how much he would save. However, within short order a number of the bulbs burned out or broke. His wife also revealed that she replaced the fluorescent bulbs with incandescent bulbs whenever Jaccard went away, because she hated the way fluorescent bulbs lit the room. Jaccard ruefully admitted that he

redid his analysis and found that the energy-efficient technologies were now costing him more than they were saving him. “But I didn’t tell my students that,” he joked. Jaccard’s example highlighted one of the important messages in his presentation: “Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is not cheap.” Despite the potential costs, Jaccard stressed how important this issue is. He had a number of recommendations for governments. His biggest concern was the processes governments use to analyze policies — and their effectiveness. Currently, most policies are evaluated in-house. Jaccard proposes a panel of experts that would be independent of the government. Jaccard also suggested that governments design policies that fit with Canadian culture and people. When governments employ policies involving taxation, they must decide where the tax money is going to go

— particularly whether provinces would receive tax money proportional to what they contributed. Jaccard also emphasized that policy instruments should be consistent with other countries. Jaccard believes that governments, when determining policies on environmental issues, should examine policies that work elsewhere. He pointed specifically to the caps and allowances employed by the U.S. to combat acid rain. Each year, caps and allowances decrease. In response, a company must reduce their emissions to meet the caps, reduce their emissions faster than the caps are decreasing and sell their surplus or reduce their emissions slower than the caps are decreasing in the hope of buying surplus from other companies. A carbon tax is one possible solution to curb high emissions, but as Jaccard pointed out, “You couldn’t do a really high carbon tax globally.”

Taxing fuel, carbon and emissions is an incentive to take transit and choose more efficient fuels. It may reduce emissions, but it can never completely get rid of them. According to Jaccard, there are three things to watch out for when watching politicians discuss climate change policies and judging their potential success: • if politicians talk about targets, but have no policy, assume failure • if politicians talk about targets, but there are no price-caps, assume failure • if politicians talk about targets, but there is no price change, assume failure Jaccard’s presentation was engaging and thought-provoking and his presentation made a perfect finale for UW Energy Days. araw@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Economist Dr. Mark Jaccard stressed the importance of regulations and penalties in government policy concerning climate change during his presentation “Fixing Canada’s Failed Climate Change Policies.”

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UW professor helms new geoscience journal

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A new geoscience journal will be published in 2008, with UW’s own Ellsworth LeDrew as editor-inchief. LeDrew teaches physical geography and the applications of remote sensing at UW. While he has been a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for 12 years now, he is also a fellow of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute. In June 2005, he was awarded the Canadian Remote Sensing Society Gold Medal. LeDrew began as a science major at U of T, but for his elective he took a geography course with a “dynamic speaker” who then encouraged him to further explore geography. After graduating from U of T, his mentor Dr. F. Kenneth Hare recommended that he attend graduate school in Boulder, Colorado. Hare, who was a climatologist at U of T, had already begun to warn scientists of the dangers of the coming global warming, back in the 1970s. LeDrew says that he hopes to “influence [his] students in a similar vein.” Geography is an incredibly unique field and, as LeDrew mentioned, it is “continually evolving, endlessly fascinating” and has allowed him to do field work in many intriguing places. He has been able to go camping in the high Arctic on melting sea ice, diving in the South Pacific around “the most spectacular coral reefs in the world” and exploring hemispheric weather and climate processes with satellite imagery and remote sensing. A great deal of LeDrew’s research is focused on global climate change, and this is a main focus of the JSTARS journal. The journal is the IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, known as JSTARS for short. While it seems odd that a geographer would be involved with a group like this, the IEEE works with remote sensing quite a bit. Remote sensing has long been of interest to engineers for its

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UW professor Ellsworth LeDrew will edit the new IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing. Above: the cover photo of the journal’s first issue, “Earth Observations and Renewable Wind Energy,” to be published in 2008. radar capabilities, but LeDrew stated that geographers are interested in the technology for its broader applications. The current journal for engineering, Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing (TGRS) leans more toward the engineer application of the remote sensing and has become swamped with submissions. JSTARS will lighten this load, while promoting a new readership. JSTARS is the second IEEE journal. Based on the success of the first, TGRS, JSTARS has a promising future. The new journal is to be the voice for new issues in geoscience and earth observations. The journal will address programs like the Global Earth Observations System of Systems (GEOSS). GEOSS is currently working on nine areas where earth observation could have a positive effect, looking to improve biodiversity, health, climate and others. The first issue of the journal will be “Earth Observations and Renewable Wind Energy.” This approach is a policy and broad application of technology, which allows for a

The new journal is to be the voice for new issues in geoscience and earth observations.

greater interest from more groups whose needs were not being met through the TGRS journal. JSTARS will be published quarterly, and the first four issues have the topics already chosen. Conferences discussing issues such as renewable energy sources have inspired a great deal of papers. Two such conferences — “Remote Sensing of Human Settlements: Status and Challenges” and “Wildland fires and Biomass Burning” — are now the topics of two issues of JSTARS in order to spread the knowledge that was shared during the conferences. While a large number of the student body will never pick up a copy of JSTARS, the most important thing for a student to know is this: a project like this requires the collaboration from many different programs and disciplines. This journal is a result of the collected efforts of arts, engineering and environmental studies. LeDrew suggested that the University of Waterloo is slowly moving towards integration of different programs, so that students have a wider understanding of the cross-application of concepts on a larger scale. This journal may be one of the first of its kind, but it is definitely not the last. cdavidson@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Sandstone rocks collected in Pennsylvania decades ago have recently been found to contain rare fullbody imprints of three ancient amphibians. The impressions of the foot-long, salamander-like creatures called temnospondyls are estimated to be about 330 million years old — which is about 100 million years before the first dinosaurs appeared. These impressions show researchers the shape of the body and texture of the skin, characteristics that can’t be determined from bones. Full-body impressions are rare and researchers believe these specimens are among the oldest body imprints. Evidence of dinosaur dens found in Montana

Pa l e o n t o l o gists have unearthed an ancient, sediment-filled burrow that contains remains of the creatures that dug it in southwestern Montana. The find is the first indisputable evidence that some dinosaurs maintained underground habitation for at least part of their lives. The burrow, found in 95-million-yearold strata, contained the remains of an adult and two juvenile dinosaurs of a new species. The dinosaurs are an estimated 2.1 metres in length and would have stood knee-high on a human. They represent the first evidence of digging and denning dinosaurs and also support the theory that some dinosaurs cared for their young. Ancient settlement discovered in Puerto Rico

An ancient settlement belonging to a pre-Columbian culture has been unearthed in Puerto Rico. The settlement, which dates from 600 to 1500 AD, contains bodies, structures and rock art. According to researchers, the site shows two different occupations: a Taino and a pre-Taino

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settlement. The Taino, thought to be a subgroup of the Arawak natives who migrated to the Caribbean hundreds of years ago, were among the first tribes to encounter European explorers. Archaeologists believe the find could be the most significant of its kind in the Caribbean. Scientists make a breakthrough in frog-killing disease

Scientists in New Zealand have discovered what appears to be a cure for chytridiomycosis. The fungal disease has been blamed for the extinction of one-third of the 120 species of frogs that have gone extinct since 1980. The solution, scientists said, is a compound called chloramphenicol, which is currently used as an eye ointment for humans. Frogs bathed in the solution became resistant to the killer disease. There are concer ns about the treatment raised by the Zoological Society of London — particularly the chemical’s link to harmful side-effects in humans. Neanderthals may have been redheaded

A recent DNA study has shown that some Neanderthals were probably redheads. Genetic material extracted from the remains of two Neanderthals contained part of a gene called MC1R. In humans, a mutation in this gene causes red hair. Neanderthals possessed a variant of MC1R which would have produced an effect on the hair similar to that seen in modern redheads. Neanderthals, an evolutionary branch off the line of modern human ancestors, lived between approximately 400,000 and 24,000 years ago. Recent genetic work has allowed scientists to study the genes of this early hominid form. — with files from Examiner, BBC News, National Geographic and Science News Online araw@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Warrior athletics working out Fixing Sports David Klaponski sports editor

Last week I interviewed Judy McCrae, director of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Waterloo, about the intricacies of Athletics and Recreation programming at UW. One thing that McCrae stressed highly was that Waterloo has one of the best Intramural programs in all of Ontario. While many students play intramural sports at Waterloo, close to 75 per cent are involved in some activity offered by the Athletics and Recreation department, there is still obviously a lag behind in some areas for the University of Waterloo. The obvious things that many students point out are the lack of a central stadium complex (the one with a Golden Hawks symbol in the middle doesn’t count), a lack of winning varsity teams, and a lack of student support for Interuniversity athletics. To address some of these issues this week, I interviewed some people that might know a little something about these topics. I interviewed the athletics directors from McMaster University and Queen’s University, who both have large stadiums, have varsity teams that consistently beat the Warrrior varsity teams and supposedly have great student support for their athletics interuniversity teams. I won’t bore my audience with the details of the interviews too much because the responses were more or less what you would expect. With more established athletics programs, Queen’s and McMaster have a greater base support from students. With winning teams and a longer history of play, the alumni support is far greater and adds a lot to the funding for facilities, including the new stadium and rec complex at McMaster and the new $230 million complex under construction on the main campus at Queen’s in Kingston. The simple conclusion from the discussion with the two athletics directors was that a longer history of varsity sport equals more funding from alumni which in turn equals more facilities.

But on the other hand, this seems to overlook the whole aspect of intramural activities, which is where most students get their share of athletics. At Queen’s, athletics director Leslie Dal Cin said that around 10,000 people are involved with the intramurals programs, which translates into about 60 per cent of the campus student population. At McMaster, the numbers are around 40-45 per cent according to their athletics website. At Waterloo, McCrae puts the student participation rate at around 75 per cent for campus rec programs, which is quite the staggering number in comparison. Here, it becomes possible

to finally draw some soft conclusions from the last three weeks. The Waterloo athletics environment is actually not weak or suffering. If you take the view that developing competitive varsity programs at the university level takes time (Waterloo is far younger than many Ontario Universities), then Waterloo is actually on the right track and may be ahead in some areas. Director Dal Cin even supports some of these conclusions. “We are in the midst of an athletics review and some of the recommendations in the

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review are that we broaden our campus recreations offerings,” commented Dal Cin. Furthermore, athletics director Therese Quigley from McMaster also added to this conclusion. She mentioned one of the main reasons for building the new rec complex was that many students didn’t have enough facility time for things like pick-up basketball or just open time slots to recreate, one thing that McCrae stresses as critical to the UW strategy to programming. The culture of sport in Canada is weak when looking at any university level sport. Truthfully, it is weak in many other areas as well such as Olympic athlete support or professional level training for many sports besides hockey. So why should we expect the culture to be any different at the university level? In comparison to some university varsity teams in the US, Canadian universities can’t compete with 100,000 plus attendance levels at some college bowl games. But when Australia beats Canada in every Olympic medal count at the Summer games or when our soccer team can’t even beat Trinidad and Tobago in a Soccer World Cup qualifier, its not hard to see how its difficult to get excited about even university level sport in Canada in general. And if this is the cultural framework in which Judy McCrae and the athletics and recreation department at Waterloo are working within, then it wouldn’t be difficult to see the University of Waterloo as a successful program and a great model based on the overall understanding of athletics in the life of a Canadian. When all is said and done, the logic here seems to be that in order to change the meaning of sport in Canada to become more competitive at Waterloo and on the world stage, we must change the culture somehow – easier said than done. What better place to do it than at the university level? Isn’t university where most cultural changes first grab hold? dklapons@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Warriors gain experience from trip out West Brody Hohman reporter

The Warriors men’s basketball team continued their exhibition season this past weekend by flying to Edmonton to compete in the Golden Bear Invitational, finishing with a record of 1-2 and a three way tie for second place. The host Alberta Golden Bears, currently ranked sixth in the country welcomed the Warriors in their first game with an 89-68 victory. Waterloo then defeated the perennially ranked Ottawa Gee Gees in overtime 99-91 before losing to York 88- 80 on Saturday. Cam McIntyre was named to the tournament all-star team just a week and a half after being named to the Naismith tournaments all-star team. McIntyre averaged nearly 18 points per game for the weekend while making 10 of his 24 three point attempts. It may have been the long, 5 a.m flight but the Warriors quickly found themselves down by 20 at the half against powerhouse Alberta.

That lead was extended to 30, until the Warriors battled back to make it a nine point game after three quarters, but the early deficit was too much to overcome. The next night was what coach Tom Kieswetter described as “By far our best game of the year.” Waterloo shot the ball extremely well and battled hard the entire game. They took their first lead with two minutes left in the game, and held on for an overtime win against one of the best teams in the country. The Warriors stuffed the stat sheet with six double figure scorers. Dan White had 21 points and 11 rebounds hitting 4 threes, Ben Frisby had 15 and 12, while Dave Burnett played his best game of the year with 14 points and 9 assists. It is games like this that are great for building a young team’s confidence, “We took a huge stride that night,” says Kieswetter. The final game against the York Lions was not as confidence building. After some early foul trouble the Warriors found themselves down. Waterloo made a nice run at the end to make the game close but fell short. McIntyre

poured in 21 pts while Sinclair Brown and Jordan Hannah each had 14. Matt Hayes had 12 rebounds and 2 blocks in just 22 minutes. Ben Frisby left the game early with a sprained ankle and is currently being x-rayed. Kieswetter remains hopeful he can be ready for the regular season. The main issue for the Warriors over the weekend and most of this preseason is defence. “We need to tighten up our defence,” Kieswetter points out. “We’re scoring but we’re not stopping anyone.” And the Golden Bear tournament illustrates that point perfectly. The Warriors scored 68, 99, and 88 points against three very good teams. However they allowed those same teams to score 89, 91, and 80. “Communication is important on defence,” he points out as the key to a more team oriented strategy. The Warriors are trying to implement more zones and help defences, and talking to each other is a big part of that. It is becoming clearer that the offence will start to take care of itself, but Waterloo will

have to focus on the little things to become a better team. And they have shown great strides in the rebounding game. Waterloo out-rebounded Ottawa and York pulling down 48 and 42 boards, respectively in those two games, while Alberta out-rebounded UW 45-38. Alan Goodhoofd has led the way on the glass for the Warriors so far averaging an impressive 7.2 rebounds per game this preseason. Sinclair Brown is averaging 6.1 rpg, Ben Frisby is at 5.8, Dan White is at 5.7, and Matt Hayes has 4 rpg in just 11 minutes per game. The Warriors are scoring and rebounding, they just can’t stop their opponents from scoring, and you can bet coach Kieswetter has his team practicing extra hard and working on defence. Waterloo will have one more game to work on their issues before the games start to count for real, when they open the regular season on Nov. 9 at The University of Toronto Varsity Blues. They will travel to Rochester, New York to challenge St. John Fischer this Saturday at 3 pm.

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Andrew Thorpe, a 2nd year Recreation student from Ingersoll, Ontario had 94 assists on the weekend as he lead the Warriors to wins against Western and Windsor in front of the home crowd. Thorpe had 14 digs and played all 8 sets. He demonstrated his strong setting abilities and is a key component of the newly revamped Warrior Men’s Volleyball program. Thorpe has 23 digs this season and 13 points.

Jenna Pletzer, a fourth year Kinesiology student from Parry Sound, Ontario, back stopped the Warriors to three points this weekend. Saturday afternoon Pletzer stopped 50 of 51 shots against Windsor to help the Warriors earn an important 2-1 win. Sunday afternoon the Warriors travelled to London to take on the Mustangs. Pletzer came up big again stopping 33 of 35 shots as the Warriors skated to a 2-2 tie with Western. After this weekend Pletzer improves her goals against average to 1.44 and save percentage to 96.5%.

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Hawks get smashed by women Warriors David Klaponski sports editor

Bump, set, spike! Bump, set, spike! They say that in sport, one can never get too high when you win or too low when you lose. More than any other sport, this maxim is best illustrated in the game of volleyball. Volleyball: where every play is an exciting roller coaster of emotion. Momentum can shift from one second to the next. The biggest issue for any volleyball team lies in controlling this intensity level and working hard this year to control this passionate sport are the University of Waterloo’s women’s varsity volleyball team. With a 3-0 start to the season, the team has been shining on the court. “It’s a big improvement over last year,” exclaimed women’s varsity volleyball head coach Gabriele Jobst. “I think we are more consistent from the get go.” Last year the Warrior women finished the season 11-8 just ahead of cross town rivals, Laurier, who finished 10-9. The Warriors beat up on the Laurier Golden Hawks on Wednesday night, three games to one. “Its good to beat Laurier, I don’t know if we’ve ever beat them in the league before,” said fourth year libero Amanda Verhoeve. “We started pretty strong,” said Verhoeve, who was integral in the first set 29-27 win over the Hawks. But the Warriors lost some steam as the third set started up and went on to lose the third to the recovering Hawks. Perhaps a sure sign of consistency and things to come, the Warriors stayed focused and pulled away in the fourth set, claiming it 25-13. The big win puts the Warriors

at the top of the table ahead of all teams in the OUA West division and they now have big hopes for the rest of the year. “We are expecting a good season,” went on Verhoeve. “Our goal is to be top two in the OUA West.” Commenting on the consistency of the Warriors played, Verhoeve said that it is something that they have really been working on this season. “We’re really working on playing consistent through the whole game and I think we did a good job at that [today]” After the game, coach Jobst was glowing with respect for her girls. “I think that they fought hard throughout the match and stayed focused even when they were down.” Jobst went on to stress the fact that the team is really coming together this year. “Right now, they gel really well. We have a crew of some more experienced girls that have played together for at least a year or two and I’m happy to see us start the way we have” The team sits atop of the OUA West standing’s and face off against the only other undefeated team this weekend, McMaster University. “Saturday we play [McMaster], which is one of the better teams in the conference, and that [game] will be a good indicator of where we’re at,” mentioned Jobst. Already having beaten Western, who finished 18-1 last year, the Warriors are establishing themselves as a volleyball powerhouse. Though sometimes showing signs of excellence last year, the team has really evolved this season and has become extremely focused. Losing two straight sets to Western on the October 27, this year after being up

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Libero Amanda Verhoeve talks the last point over with a teammate in the 25-13 fourth set. 2-0, the Warriors rallied to beat the Mustangs in the fifth and deciding set 15-13. This year, the Warriors are ready to compete with the best the OUA has to offer.

In closing, I asked coach Jobst if they can keep up the winning form, she responded, “I sure hope so.” The Warriors face Guelph at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2,

and McMaster at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3. Both games are to be held the PAC. dklapons@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Feulkabhal: An intercontinental concoction of dodgeballing brilliance Belinda Nisbet reporter

Intramural dodgeballers, danger. There is a beast on the loose and it is called Team Feulkabhal. With a Canadian or two, an Englishman, a Swedish damsel and many, many German exchange students, Feulkabhal is an intercontinental concoction of dodgeballing brilliance. The team told me they had never played this curious game before. They told me they joined the league for a good time. But while the team

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is fun-loving on the court, their upbeat attitude and inexperience belies a voracious hunger to win. I was fortunate enough to be present at Feulkabhal’s first match, an intermediate division affair, one balmy September evening. The crowd was stunned when the 15strong pack broke into an intense, lengthy warm-up of push-ups, sprints, sit-ups and stretches, more suited to a military boot camp than humble intramurals. Was it just thorough preparation? Maybe. An intimidation tactic? Perhaps.

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Either way, it made for a frightening display. However, word on the street is that the strenuous nature of the warm-up may have caused premature tiring. The match was a nail-biter, but some say that the reason Feulkabhal came out second best was self-induced fatigue. I approached a player with this controversial theory. “No comment,” says Feulkabhal bigwig Hannes. I get the feeling that the Feulkabhal’s are cagey about their tactics. It’s a sign of a team with strategies good enough to keep secret. I manage to coax out insight into their season preparation. “We watched the film ‘Dodgeball’ before the games began,” team member Malte informs me. “We learnt the 5 Ds of dodgeball: dodge, dip, dive, duck, and dodge. Each of the five is very important.” The team’s deadliest weapon is a six-foot-six powerhouse going by the name of Thies. It is pronounced “tease” and could be an appropriate name. He can dodge so fast, he could get away with teasing Chuck Norris. He is always smiling. It may be because he knows full well that his throws will hit you. The smiling assassin. Like many of his teammates, he would have every right to tease. But against Feulkabhal, you can be guaranteed to witness only flawless sportsmanship. Not like a certain other team of first-years that my own team had the misfortune of playing, whose

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Campus Rec has something for everyone. surprise throwing tactic against the nearest target was an outrageous close-range, Meet-The-Parents-style ball to the face. The victim went straight to ground like a sandbag, a brutal descent that would have been funny if it wasn’t so injurious. Just in case they weren’t already getting a negative SOC (Spirit Of Competition) score, the wise guys made sure they were all lined up ready for high-fives when the villain responsible was let back onto court. We took solace in the fact that, more than once, he missed a high-five and they just looked silly. No, Feulkabhal are not partial to such boorish messing around. Theirs is a team that knows how to have a good time on the court,

and they know how to do it with class. At the same time, they are ripping through the competition. Indeed, Feulkabhal have not lost since their first match on that illfated September night. Come playoffs, there is no doubt that the courts at Columbia Ice Fields will be seeing more of this international phenomenon that is Team Feulkabhal. With more and more experience under the team’s belt, they have already established themselves as a faction to be feared. “By the end of this intramurals season,” says Hannes with a laugh, “Feulkabhal will dodge, dip, dive, duck and dodge their way to the top.” Have mercy, Feulkabhal. Have mercy.

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Warriors stay above .500

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Warriors sit in second place in the OUA Far West division behind the Western Mustangs. Ryan Rusnak reporter

The Warrior men’s hockey team hosted the beleaguered men’s hockey team from Windsor, searching for their first win of the year, at the Columbia ice fields arena on Friday night. The Warriors wasted no time taking it to the winless Lancers. Forward Chris Ray opened the scoring 1:50 into the game off a pass from Joel Olszowka. Jordan Brenner increased the lead to 2-0 with about a minute left to play in the opening frame. The Warriors had a great first period, out-shooting the Lancers 15-3. The Lancers did not waste much time getting themselves back into the game in the second however. Lancer forward Alex White scored an unassisted goal a little over two minutes into the second period to lift the spirits of the Lancers. Warriors forward Mark Hartman restored the two-goal lead at the 11 minute mark of the second period to give the warriors a 3-1 lead heading into the second intermission. The Lancers added a second goal 2:48 minutes into the third period, and looked like they might be able to mount a comeback, but it was not to be. They would not be able to solve Jhase Sniderman, and the

game ended 3-2 Warriors. When asked about his thoughts on the game head coach Brian Bourque said “I thought we played pretty solid in the first, we weren’t able to execute on all our scoring chances either” Second-year forward from St. Thomas, Chris Golem, was held off the score sheet. Netminder Jimmy Bernier had the night off which meant first year goalie Jhase Sniderman got the start. He played well in only his second regular season start as a Warrior making 25 saves. “He is fitting in very well” said Bourque referring to Sniderman. “It has been tough deciding who will play each night, both guys [Bernier and Sniderman] are competing hard for playing time…. there is no clear number one goalie at this point.” Like many of the Warrior’s games this season, it seemed like the parade to the sin bin never ended. This penalty-filled affair saw the Warriors and Lancers take 20 minor penalties and 3 ten-minute misconducts between them. “We know we need to reduce the amount of penalties we are taking. We know that the refs call games tighter earlier in the year and that’s something we’re going to have to adapt to if were going to be successful,” said Bourque.

With this win the Warriors find themselves one game above 500 with a record of 4 wins and 3 losses, good enough for second in the Far West division, just points behind the Western Mustangs. Even with all the success the Warriors have enjoyed so far this season, Bourque knows that there are still areas his team needs to improve on: “Our defensive play needs to be better, we are still giving up too many chances five-on-five.” The Warriors are ranked sixth in Canada, the second highest ranking of any Ontario team (Laurier third), proving that this is one of the elite hockey teams in Canada. The Warriors are hoping for another victory this Friday when they take on the Lancers in Windsor.

The Waterloo Warriors experienced a hard loss last Saturday after the undefeated Western Mustangs left the field with a 69-0 victory over the Warriors. After a tough rugby season the women’s team, who sit second in the Sheils division, are heading to nationals this weekend to play against the best of the best. Four Warrior players made t h e O UA S h e i l s D i v i s i o n All-Stars cut: Caitlin Martin, Diane Kelly, Heather Austin and Julie Prout. Kelly was also chosen as most valuable player in the Sheils division. Rachel Spearing from Western was chosen as rookie of the year. Western coach Natascha Wesch for Coach of the Year. This weekend’s game proved difficult for the Warriors as they had very little time with the ball. The Warrior defensive-line struggled to block out the Mustangs, never having a chance for a solid offensive play. The Mustangs’ backs proved to be too fast for the Warriors as they burst through the forward’s tackles; the Mustangs were able to break through the Warrior line thirteen times. With four starters out this game and the Warriors playing the only team to have beaten them this season, the Mustangs worked over time for the win. At the 20 minute mark the Warriors again suffered another team blow as starter Heather Austin came off the field with a broken finger. At half time Warrior scrum half Nicola Holmes was pulled after realizing that she was seriously ill. After the second half began,

coach Eric Ciezar subbed in five more players to get them some field action before nationals. “We will utilize and play every single player at [nationals] to maximize our chances of making it to the medal round,” said Ciezar. Last year the Warriors placed fifth in the national standings, defeating the University of Lethbridge. With nationals coming up the Warriors have three starting players coming to the games roaring and ready to go. Ashley Kraemer, Abbey Gingerich and Sam Eyles are all returning; starters Holmes, who is out sick, and Ashley Kilgour, who is out with a broken collarbone, will not be playing this weekend. Austin, also a starter, is determined to play and will tape up her broken finger for the weekend games. The Warriors, who are the lowest seed in the pool, will be playing backto-back games at nationals facing Western and the Lethbridge Horns. If the Warriors can defeat one of the two teams, they will advance to the medal round. “With the spirit of this talented and positive team and the determination from all players and coaches, we hope to get to reach our final goal of making the medal round and a chance at the top 3,” said Ciezar, as nationals are fast approaching. Nationals will begin this Thursday in London as the Warriors and Mustangs face off at 10:00 a.m. to be followed on Friday with a game against Lethbridge at 12:30 p.m. “We have had injury issues all season but still managed to make it this far,” said Ciezar with a positive outlook on the upcoming week. tschnaeringer@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Imprint, Friday, November 2, 2007

Get to know the gyms part 2: The CIF

Yang Liu

All Photos by Michelle Ngyuen

assistant sports editor

CIF Columbia Street Entrance

Columbia Ice Fields

Located just north of the campus on Columbia street, the newer of the two UW gyms, the Columbia Ice field (CIF) has had several additions to it over the years. The hockey arena was completed in 1983. The gyms and change rooms were added in 1994. In 2003, a new gym and a fitness centre was added to the CIF. Some amenities the CIF has to offer • • • • • • •

Two gyms (old gym can also be split into two) Conditioning/weight room Hockey arena Trainer’s room Outside playing fields (soccer, baseball, football, rugby) Equipment desk varsity change rooms

Conditioning room

Columbia Ice Field

Conditioning Room

A recent addition to CIF, the conditioning room just opened in 2003. The conditioning room is open to the general student population during all hours of gym operation.

Opened in 1983, the arena is an ice rink which plays host to the varsity Warrior hockey teams, figure skating and curling teams.

Inside the conditioning room you will find excercise bikes, treadmills, weight stations and a lot of students hard at work shapin’ those slammin’ bods.

The intimate nature of the arena is said to give the Warriors a strong home team advantage when varsity games are played here. Opposing teams tend to despise coming to the arena.

At certain hours, a licensed physical trainer is on duty to assist with students with their workout routines or concerns that might come up.

In addition to varsity games and practices, there are a variety of other events held at the arena: campus rec ice hockey, broomball club, learn to skate classes, hockey skills clinics, community bookings, and free skate time is also available to students throughout the week.

The best time to drop by for a hearty workout, if you can wake up for it, is just before school starts at 7:00-9:00 a.m.

Equipment Desk

Columbia Fields

Trainer’s Room

Equipment desk

Playing fields

The friendly equipment desk staff is there to answer your questions and provide equipment for the various sports held at CIF. They are also responsible for laundry, emergency first aid, set-up for the gyms and helping out with campus rec.

Located outside the CIF building, the playing fields include fields for baseball, football, soccer, rugby, etc. The fields host both varsity events and intramural sports. Students can also drop by during the day.

Trainer’s room A place where varsity athletes go to get their various aches and pains treated. Licensed student trainers are on-site to assist with treating athlete’s injuries. There’s also a whirltub room in the trainer’s clinic for varsity athletes to chill after a game.

Varsity Change Room

Dance Studio

Varsity change room Pictured here is the varsity men’s rugby change room. Each of the varsity sports teams that have practices/games at CIF has their own change room (e.g. football, hockey, rugby, etc. )

Gym

Gyms (old + new) The CIF has two gyms, the old gym is often split into two gyms with a divider, effectively creating three gyms. The gyms hosts varsity events, intramurals and student pick-up games. The CIF is often the more accessible gym for students to just drop by.

Dance studio Located at the Columbia Street entrance to the CIF, the dance studio plays host to yoga, karate, self-defence, cycle-fit, triathlon club and a variety of other classes and activities.

Don’t worry, regular students get their own change rooms, too.

Also try out HAPN Stressball (dodgeball) Saturday, Nov. 3, 3:30 @ CIF Gym 1

CIF Factoids Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Arena Staff Bill Kern - Columbia Ice Field Manager Seven part-time students also work on the ice rink.

Gym Staff Pete Speek - Gyms Manager Three full-time staff, one co-op student and 10 part-time students on staff.