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days of living homeless

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UW students Sudhershi Kularatnam, Ameesha Isaac, Thivaher Paramsothy, Arjun Dhingra, and Arwin Dhingra experience homelessness first-hand to raise awareness of the issue in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Eleonora Meszaros imprint intern

arlier this week, I was moved to tears by the generosity of this campus community when the nation’s homeless population was joined by UW students in Five Days for the Homeless from March 13-18 outside by the Earth Science building (ESC). The country-wide campaign, which looks to raise awareness about homelessness and collect donations for local charities, began at 5 a.m. on Sunday.

It continued throughout the week until 5 a.m. Friday morning with a handful of UW students holding true to the campaign’s promise of battling the last of the winter cold outside. Co-chaired by UW students Sudhershi Kularatnam and Ameesha Isaac, the campaign has been well under way for the past month, with thorough organization of safety procedures for the participating students. The co-chairs, along with UW students Thivaher Paramsothy and brothers Arjun and Arwin Dhingra, spent five days outside in the cold to experience being “homeless.” With no

food, water, or access to social media, they relied solely on the generosity of the community: a generosity which shone throughout the week. For the first time since the campaign was launched in 2005, the University of Waterloo has joined in with an effort to raise $1,000 for KW Roof and Argus House, a shelter which looks to provide residence for young people without a place to sleep. Along with collecting the donations, the students were physically stationed outside in the cold all week to make their experience a reality.

According to Kularatnam, the first night outside was the worst.“It was cold, it was snowing, and it’s really hard to get into your groove. Once you find it and you move out of that position, you need a while to get back into it again,” she said, explaining her difficulties with adjusting to a “homeless” life. “ You try to pull a blanket over your head, then your hand gets out, and your hand gets cold. Then there’s the wind, which seeps through.” See ACCORDING, page 18

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NEW FACES AT uWATERLOO D

Eduardo E. Ramirez asst. news editor

HAMDULLAHPUR, NEW PRESIDENT

eridun Hamdullahpur, interim president of the university for the past five and a half months, will be keeping his job. The board of governors announced Friday morning that Hamdullahpur was formally appointed Waterloo’s sixth president. His term is effective March 11, 2011 through June 30, 2017. Bob Harding, the board chair, said in a memo distributed to faculty, staff, and students, that both governing bodies had “enthusiastically approved” the recommendation of a nominating committee that’s been at work since early last year. “Feridun Hamdullahpur is known to all of you. He came to Waterloo as a seasoned academic leader with more than 34 years of university teaching, research, and leadership experience.” Harding stated. “Since his appointment as vice-president, academic and provost, and then as interim president, Waterloo has been the beneficiary of his vision, talents, and engaging intellect as vice-president, academic and provost and as interim president.” According to Harding’s memo, “Prof. Hamdullahpur spearheaded several initiatives focused on students, prompting organizational changes and plans designed to lead to excellence in student success and experience at Waterloo.” Prof. Hamdullahpur has worked at the University of Waterloo since October 2010, continuing initiatives that were already underway led by the previous president, David Johnston. He is also committed to continuing the sixth decade journey of pursuing global excellence and seizing opportunities for Canada and for the University of Waterloo. He is already well-known by UW’s principal donours, the community, provincial and federal ministers, and the national and international academic partners from diverse universities. Staff and faculty members will have a chance to speak with Hamdullahpur at the next in a series of town hall meetings with senior administrators, scheduled for April 11, in the Humanities Theatre. Details will be announced shortly.

PEERS, NEW DEAN OF ARTS ouglas Peers, currently the dean of graduate studies at York University in Toronto, will come to Waterloo on July 1, as dean of the faculty of arts. Peers will also become a history professor at UW. Peers will serve a five-year term as successor to the current dean, Ken Coates. Prof. Peers completed his degree in political science with a minor in history and MA in history at the University of Calgary, and his Ph.D in History at the University of London. He served on the faculty of the University of Calgary from 1989 to 2007, followed by York University. He became a professor in 2006. “Prof. Peers has made a substantial commitment to administrative service, including appointments as acting assistant dean of students, associate dean academic and development, and interim dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Calgary,” Monica Easterbrook, one of the organizers of the Arts Student Union, said in a press release: Prof. Peers was also elected a fellow of the Royal Historical Society since 1991. His research publications include two monographs, four edited books, 18 refereed book chapters and 20 journal articles on topics relating to British India. He also received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1999 at the University of Calgary. “Prof. Peers is an experienced administrator and respected scholar; he will strategically direct the faculty of arts for the next few years,” Arts Dean Ken Coates stated in a press release. “In addition, his input as a member of Waterloo’s senior administration team will be highly valued. I know that Prof. Peers can count on the support of the entire Waterloo community as he takes up his new challenge.” Prof. Peers held a small conference for the arts students where he discussed the significance of having a strong and cohesive faculty to which students can reach out in times of distress. During this meeting, Prof. Peers also stated that he was thrilled to come to UW as a teacher and as the new dean of arts;. He also said that he intends to reach out to the arts students and hold more conferences with students. eramirez@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Ten uWaterloo co-op students caught in Japan earthquake reporter

he devastating natural disaster in Japan caused waves of shock and despair throughout the world and worry at uWaterloo’s co-op department. On Friday, the people of Japan were deeply affected by the catastrophic earthquake and resulting tsunami. The University of Waterloo’s Co-operative Education and the Centre for Career Action was particularly worried about the well-being of 10 students who were on work terms in Japan. However, despite the devastation, the department was able to quickly contact all the students and confirm their safety through email or by phone.

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their work term.” The earthquake was recorded at 8.9/9.0 magnitude, the largest earthquake ever recorded in Japan’s history. It hit near north-eastern Japan at around 12:46 A.M. ET on March 11. The earthquake was the cause of the disastrous tsunami, the effects of which were felt most heavily in Sendai, a city north of Tokyo. However, the ferocious shakes were felt throughout most of Japan, including Tokyo, and were described as “enormously powerful” and “terrifying.” Japan’s nuclear power plants have declared a state of emergency since many of the pressures are higher than normal. Japan is now forced to cope with the destruction from the natural disasters as well as radiation problems due to various nuclear power plants in Japan. The Co-operative Education and the Centre for Career Action is

By late night on March 13, 2011, Cathy LacBrisley, a member of the Co-operative Education and the Centre for Career Action, was able to confirm that five of the students had decided to return to Canada some time this week.

The students had been working at various international banks in Tokyo, and one at Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science. By late night on March 13, Cathy Lac-Brisley, a member of the Co-operative Education and the Centre for Career Action, was able to confirm that five of the students had decided to return to Canada some time this week. “One of the students has family in Japan and has decided to stay there unless the situation becomes critical,” said Olaf Naese, communications and public relations administrator with the Co-operative Education and the Centre for Career Action. Lac-Brisley also explained that the university would be following up with each of the students’ employers to ensure “a smooth resolution of

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currently not releasing the names of the affected students or their contact information. “Our Director [of] Employment Integrated -Relations and International Accounts has been in contact with a number of students as has one of our international employment advisors. They found the students to be extremely upset with lots of things to worry about,” Naese explained. “So, for the time being we are holding requests from the media to contact these individuals. The preference is not to put this on top of what they’re trying to handle.” Naese added that when the department has determined that the students are settled and safe, they will consider sending on requests from the media. — With files from BBC, CNN, UW Daily Bulletin

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The after-effects of last week’s earthquake and tsunami continue to pound Japan. The 9.0 earthquake caused a devastating tsunami to hit the north-eastern area of Japan late last week. Towns and cities have been wiped out as a result of the sludge filled tsunami. Fears of nuclear plant meltdowns have now become the main priority for local officials. The Fukushima Daiichi plant, which sits right on the coast, was seriously impacted by the disaster. The fuel rods within the plant have become SUDAN

Tensions increase in Sudan

Up in steam Starbucks coffee space in new EV3 building swapped for Williams

exposed, which has increased fears of radiation leakage and a nuclear disaster in the local area. Cooling systems built in the plant have gradually failed due to damaged infrastructure and lack of energy. Experts indicate that a disaster would not be comparable to the Chernobyl disaster in the ‘80s because of improved safety standards. Reports have indicated nearly 2,000 people are dead as a result of the disaster. While the effects are devastating, Japan provides an example of how proactive preparation can mitigate the impacts of disasters.

Officials from South Sudan have accused the North Sudanese President Omar alBashir of plotting to overthrow the southern government. South Sudan is expected to declare its independence in July following a referendum in January that resulted in the spilt of the two countries. The oil rich south has accused the north of arming rebel forces in the south, which has created another phase of conflict in the region. It is speculated that the north does not

want to lose its stake in the oil reserves in the southern region. According to Pagan Amum, the secretarygeneral of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement, the country is in crisis because the northern ruling party is trying to destabilize the southern half of the country. Rebel forces are being led by General George Athor, who commenced his rebel efforts last year after losing a local governor election in the region. Clashes in the region between rebel forces and the army have claimed hundreds of lives in the southern region.

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Chevron to appeal Amazon fines

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Greg Beneteau incoming editor-in-chief

old the venti caramel Frappucino — it turns out Starbucks won’t be coming to the University of Waterloo, after all. In an email sent March 16 to members of a committee convened to work out details for a food services contract in the new EV3 building, UW Food Services announced that Williams Coffee, not Starbucks, had been selected to move into the retail space. Vanessa Minke-Martin, vice president of operations for the Environment Students Society (ESS) and one of the committee members, said that she had received “confirmation from Food Services that it’s going to be a Williams.” Starbucks seemed like the front-runner to open a street-level coffee shop in the

EV3 building, slated for completion later this month. The Seattle-based company beat out Williams, Second Cup, and Chartwells for the chance to open its first outlet on campus. Minke-Martin said she believed Food Services changed its mind in response to “negative feedback” about the proposal from students. The criticisms “ranged from environmental concerns ... to concerns about Starbucks’ reputation for corporate responsibility,” she said. A poll of 577 environment students prepared by the ESS found them evenly split on the issue, with 43 per cent of respondents in favour of having a Starbucks in the EV3 building, and 41 per cent against. A further 16 per cent had no opinion either way. See WILLIAMS, page 5

Chevron has recently filed to appeal an Ecuadorean court’s decision to fine the company a total of $9.5 billion for environmental damages. The charges were brought to court by groups representing nearly 30,000 Ecuadoreans. They claimed that the company dumped nearly 18 billion gallons of toxic material into pits and rivers between 1972 and 1992. As a result, their livelihoods have been destroyed and there has been

an increase in cancer among the local population. However, Chevron representatives are claiming that lawyers representing the affected people corrupted the trial and influenced the court’s decision. The trial began in 2003 in Ecuador but was preceded by nearly two decades of efforts to hold the company accountable for their actions Environmental groups are hopeful that the court’s decision will be upheld and set a precedent in for the retribution of damages caused by the company’s actions.

BAHRAIN

Clashes continue in Bahrain

Shi’ite uprisings in Bahrain have caused the government to solicit support from neighbouring countries. Forces from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates have entered the country to protect the royal family and government infrastructure. The uprisings, inspired by revolutionary movements in Tunisia and Egypt, have been motivated by similar factors. However, the core of this conflict is between the Shi’ite majority

and Sunni royal family. Crown Prince Sheikh Salman al-Khalifa assured international press that dialogue between the monarch and the opposition will occur. Reform of the government and a restructuring of power is high on the list of demands from the opposition. The conflict is being watched closely by regional counter parts. Saudi Arabia is fearful that conflicts can spill into their nation. The financial center of Bahrain, which has been blocked off by protestors, is also a major economic hub of the Gulf.

— With files from Reuters, BBC, and Washington Post rnathu@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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WILLIAMS: Student express ambivalence, disappointment Continued from page 4

At a town hall meeting in November, UW Food Services manager Lee Elkas responded to questions about the appropriateness of putting the coffee retail giant in a building that would house the School of Planning and the School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development. At the time, Elkas said Food Services was willing to ensure that Starbucks offered a full selection of fair trade coffees and locally baked goods as part of its contract. Due to the timing of the news, Elkas could not be reached in time for publication. Minke-Martin said much of the controversy could have been avoided if Food Services had sought student input before making their decision. “I think a lot of the backlash was frustration at not being involved in the discussion earlier in the process,” she said. Rather than placate critics, she said the decision “disappoints the people who wanted a Starbucks, but

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MARCH OPEN HOUSE: Prospective students flooded the uWaterloo campuses on March 15 for the annual March Break Open House. Events for the day included campus and residence tours, faculty and information sessions, and a student services fair. The open house helps high school students make their decisions about where to attend post-secondary education. Kim McKee, manager of the visitors centre, said they expected 8,000-10,000 students to attend.

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doesn’t address the concerns that people had.” On campus, response to the swap ranged from ambivalence to mild disappointment. “To be honest, having a Starbucks on campus would just have resulted in me spending too much money,” said Marie-France Pare, a third year health services student, while standing in line at Tim Horton’s in the SLC. Rukma Jhildyal, a second year Mathematics student from Kuwait, said the coffee chain reminded her of home. “I would have liked a Starbucks on campus, especially because we’re so used to them where I come from,” Jhildyal said. Putting a Williams in the EV3 building made no sense, she added, because “we already have a Williams in the plaza” across the street from the UW campus. Because of delays in working out a contract, Minke-Martin said that the food retail space in EV3 building likely wouldn’t be open until the fall. gbeneteau@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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A glorious, glorious week at UW

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So many interesting things happened on campus this week, I just had to write about it

t started off nicely with March Break. Although the week no longer affects me directly, as I am not in elementary or secondary school, nor do I have children that are, I do have a very good friend who is simply elated during this time of year. As a teacher, my pal Tiffany is pretty much a zombie all year round, except during the summer break, Christmas break, and, of course, March Break. Sometimes we get lucky and can see her for one night during the Easter weekend, but we don’t count on it. The great part is, during these periods of time, I not only get to spend time with Tiffany, I get an extremely happy, relaxed, and ready-to-do-allthings-fun (like shopping, chatting over Starbucks, and grabbing a drink) Tiffany. This March Break, however, I am even more excited as we have been hit with a double whammy. That's right, St. Patrick's Day, a day I don't normally go out of my way to celebrate (but Tiffany definitely does), has fallen on a day during the break.

Another glorious event that happened this week is Pi Day. Yes, that's right, I love Pi Day enough to write about it in my column. On what other day of the year would you line up for nearly an hour just to get a free slice of something? It's not just about the pie, either. On March 14, when that clock strikes 1:59 (3.14159), the mathies go all-out, pink and ready to serve pastries. Tuesday was no exception, as the line curved around more than one hallway in MC. Thank goodness I spotted our Assistant Sports and Living editor, Chester Yang, and he politely allowed me to "cut" ahead of him in line. So let's re-cap: time with one of my besties, green beer with said bestie (wine for me, I hate beer), free pie, and, wait for it, a week to celebrate the good Lord. March 14-20 was also Jesus Week at the University of Waterloo. According to their Facebook event, Jesus Week is a week filled with events that promote and share Jesus on our campus. The event’s mission is to build a Christ-centered community by

obeying the great commission (go Jesus). Various clubs were involved with this week's events that included (but were not limited to); Evangelism workshops, a talk on secularism, a dinner and games night, and 24/7 prayer throughout the week. Another pretty awesome event that took place this week was the March Break Open House. Although trying to park and then reach the office was difficult, I'm not going to lie — seeing the faces of so many prospective UW students was pretty amazing. There were a few other glorious things happening this week that I'm sure I have (inadvertently) overlooked, but I dare you to top Jesus Week and free pie. Thursday being St. Patrick's Day is a glorious occurrence for Miss Taylor. Another glorious fact is that, unlike last year, St. Patrick's Day does not fall on a production night (insert sigh of relief). This, hopefully, means there will be no one leaving production halfway through to "take a break," then stumbling in an hour later with the scent of beer on their breath.

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remember Pokemon very fondly as a child, running home to catch every minute. I even remember playing Pokemon Red on my Gameboy Pocket, always pushing the barrier on how small that red dot could get (saving frantically along the way, of course). Hell, I still bring that game out every so often, just for the nostalgia. Despite that, I’ve grown sick and tired of Pokemon. That train, of learning new characters and getting the new games, left a very long time ago. Oh Pokemon, let me count the ways I have come to hate thee. Firstly, the show sucked. Let’s just be honest on that one. If there was ever a formula for writing any TV show, Pokemon could be equated to slope. Although they have one of the best opening themes, nothing ever changed in that show. Ash is in an area where he must get the badges. Put in what seems like a Dragon-Ball-Z-charging-spirit-bomb length of filler episodes about different Pokemon, sprinkle in gym leader episodes, show Team Rocket half the time, and then finally culminate to one episode. Season over. Repeat. How fast I got bored of that, especially since Digimon kicked the crap out of it in every aspect, from character development to plot line. Now as for the games, I have to draw an arbitrary line on when they turned into such a pile of shit. Red, Blue, and Yellow are classics and forever will be. Gold and Silver are debatably good, but after that, it went downhill faster than Mel Gibson’s career. The only reason I give Gold and Silver any slack is because of a change in the novelty of the games and my childhood perspective. Otherwise, I could tell you that they are the exact same game and have been for a decade now. Stop falling for the cheap gimmicks of “new” towns, “new” features, and the idea that it is a “new” game.

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As a small and important side point, the only movie that I thought was good was the second one. Yes, I know Mew shows up in the first one and it’s all “cool” and stuff, but seriously, tears to save Ash? TEARS?! That part of the script had to be written in fondue or something. This finally brings me to the Pokemon themselves. This argument writes itself because the Pokemon I am going to mention are groan-worthy and will make you hit your head on the table. Unknowns: They are letters. It was probably a late night and they still needed something, so they resorted to the alphabet. Bang up job, boys.

Timburr, Girdurr, Conkeldurr: They hold a piece of timber, a girder, and a piece of concrete, respectively. Cofagrigus: It is a sarcophagus. Literally just a coffin with gangly, shadowy arms coming out. Lampent and Chandelure: A lamp and a chandelier, drawn in purple and black to seem eerie. How spooky. Vanillite, Vanillish, Vanilluxe: This is my personal favourite. They are ice cream. I suggest you see the pictures of them because I laughed a good five minutes at those. I could say they ran out of ideas. Except there are more Pokemon since then and some are actually decent

looking. I think the greatest part is how they never try to hide these terrible characters behind different names, instead choosing to give them the obvious ones. It makes it easier for people like me to make fun of them. So all you raving lunatics the rest of us have to call “fans,” give it a rest. The makers of the game would, and should, give these “new” items as expansions. However, they want the money. Though, for all the hate I give to Pokemon, I can at least give it this much praise. Thank you for the laughs and giving me something that is so easy to hate upon.

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umans have a need for hugs. Yesterday, I happened to pop into the local Zellers and buy myself the biggest stuffed animal I could find. It’s a giant, golden teddy bear with a great, big red ribbon around its neck. He’s soft, affectionate, and doesn’t mind when I squeeze him too tightly. He’s my one and only Teddy and my partner for life. Apart from the impending nuptials, stuffed animals are useful to have. The ones that are created to be life-size are built for the very reason of being able to hug it and receive love from it. “But that’s why we have dogs, right?” you’re about to say. True, but I’m not much of a dog person, so I was forced to find my own alternative. I remember how a few years ago at Dana Porter Library, there were students on the elevators and elsewhere who would offer students a hug. I was hugged twice on the same day by the same boy and girl who accosted me on the elevators that day. I felt foolish at first, but after I received my first hug, I felt much better and more relaxed. Can you imagine it, being able to get that from a stranger? It’s an

amazing feeling and gives one hope and inspiration as to what one can do when one is able to give larger and more substantial things. I personally like to make it a habit to kiss and hug my mother on a daily basis. Probably many of you were raised in that fashion and likely can or can't remember the age at which you stopped doing that. For me, that’s gotta be the biggest regret of my life. And I'll tell you why. I read this Chicken Soup story sometime back about this elderly man who’d walk into the same convenience store day after day. The only reason he’d go there every day was because of the cashier or store owner, who’d rub his frozen hands tightly and tell him that she wanted to see him walk though her doors again tomorrow to say hi. That old man had no one to talk to, no one to visit, and no one to whom he could offer any of his love, except for that store owner who had recognized his problem. It was a beautiful and touching story and I haven't forgotten it for its significance and meaning—that

we are all, in the end, lonely beings and need to be with others in order to be warm, which again turns into a metaphor for staying alive. If you’re like me and haven't got a cell phone or iPhone on you, staying in touch with your friends can require some effort. You have to call them on time and really be able to spend time together. It’s no coincidence that the words "life" and "love" are close to one another in our language, because they really do mean the same thing. The purpose of life is to spend it as much as possible in or with love. If you can do that, then you can forget your loneliness for a while and find something else to do. Recently, I’ve been contemplating going back to swimming, the way I used to as a kid, because of my absorbing the metaphor above. If you can find new ways to spend your time or new ways to challenge yourself, doing what you love to do, or even buying something that reflects that desire, then you'll already be on your way.

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he “experiment” where a number of people took “overdoses” of a homeopathic remedy and nothing happened didn’t demonstrate that there was “nothing” in the remedy. But it did demonstrate that homeopathic remedies are safe. Unfortunately, children seeing this display might think that other over-the-counter remedies are safe to take in overdoses, like aspirin or iron, with very dire consequences. Because current detection methods are not sophisticated enough, there was no detectable amount of the active ingredient in the products. But again, that doesn’t mean there is nothing present. Remember, no one believed in bacteria until we were able to visualize them. In fact, many drugs are used even though the “mode of action” is unknown. Look at the CPS (Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties) which outlines drug

information, and see how many drugs do not have a known mode of action. Therefore, just because homeopathic proponents don’t have a “good scientific explanation” of how homeopathy works, this is not a good enough reason to dismiss homeopathy. There are many studies validating homeopathy and they aren’t all “anecdotal.” One reliable website to look at is www.homeopathic. org. Another thrust of the article is that homeopathy may preclude people from using “proven-towork” medical treatments. That’s why naturopaths are regulated and homeopaths soon will be. For the skeptics out there, I issue a challenge. Next time you have a trauma and you’ve been to Emergency etc. and you just want to accelerate healing, try some Traumeel available at any health food store or pharmacy. What have you got to lose? “Conventional” medicine has nothing like it!

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rand River Transit (GRT) often gets a bad rap for horrible customer service. Images of screaming bus drivers and buses leaving students on the curb, never stopping, fill people’s visions of what is wrong with GRT. No one, however, ever questions why that bus driver is yelling at you. Sometimes, GRT drivers get the worst treatment from angry riders and students and they just can’t take it anymore. Repeat after me: bus drivers are human. People are allowed to have a break. If your driver just drove the iXpress route from Conestoga Mall to Fairview Park Mall, and he needs to go for a bathroom break, a one minute delay isn’t enough to make you lose your cool. That be-

ing said, the bus driver completely missing his run might be a time for some choice words. My favourite: the Late Night Loop is a godsend to many students who decide to go out on the weekends, but I’ve always admired the drivers who have to put with the stupidity that drunk riders spew out—sometimes literally—on the route. No, boys and girls, rocking the bus and shouting chants on the way back from the Fox and the Fiddle isn’t going to put your driver in the best mood, especially when she lets it loose and makes you feel like a preschooler told to stand in the corner by the teacher. So before you scream your favourite words of rage back at the driver, think. You might have actually done something wrong, or better yet, overreacted.

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depending on slow and outdated ecological processes to carry out our life support functions that we end up damaging our natural environment. The solution is to develop industrial life support systems that function independent of natural life-support systems. Using technology, we can develop fast and reliable industrial processes to replace slow and outdated ecological processes. As our global

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nections with our natural systems will not restore and sustain nature. With our massive global population we will only overstress and accelerate the degradation of our natural environment. Environmental degradation results from the inappropriate use of nature, rather than the inappropriate use of industry. Over-consumption results when nature can’t replenish resources fast enough. Pollution results when ecological systems can’t assimilate our wastes fast enough. It is because we are

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population and standard of living changes, so must the way we sustain ourselves. We can no longer blindly rely on nature to support us as it has done in the past. This, however, does not mean the end of nature. Nature will continue to exist with our industrial systems, but in a mutually exclusive manner. As it is today, nature will be preserved for it recreational uses, aesthetic beauty, and exotic novelties. Interacting with nature will become a luxury. And all environmentalism can do is preserve this luxury.

Science & Technology Uncovering the secrets behind homeopathy

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A UW Sceptics Society member mixes a homeopathic remedy of high dilution when the group held a presentation in the SLC Great Hall on Wednesday titled “Homeopathy: How does it work? It doesn’t.” They presented some facts and studies on homeopathy, as well as the impact it has on society.

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t the University of Waterloo, students are constantly being provided with opportunities to apply their talents and gain access to fields in their industries of interest. Last Friday, UW students were given the opportunity to show off their coding and design talents in a 48-hour appathon hosted by Telus in co-operation with The National Post, KPMG, and XMG Studios. Velocity was one of the hubs buzzing with new ideas for a mobile game for the Windows 7 phone platform. The participants from Waterloo were not only racing against each other, they were racing against the clock, and college and university students from six other locations across Canada during the first year of the Great Canadian Appathon. Students divided into teams of up to four people and the contest was open to students of all faculties and talents. Students had to work within the Windows 7 Phone App Store requirements and were

able to bring with them whatever codes they thought would be useful. They had access to a few aids provided by the hosts of the appathon, such as tutorials and basic game menu systems. Successful teams had to use these resources to create a fun, attractive, and marketable game. According to a news release from Great Canadian Appathon, the grand prize was $25,000, an LG Optimus 7 smartphone, and the publishing of the team’s game on the Windows Phone Marketplace. That was followed by a secondplace prize of $10,000 and a smartphone, and an additional 10 $1,000 prizes for different categories such as best game concept and most addicting game. Not only were students given the chance to win all of these prizes, but the exposure also led to potential job opportunities at XMG Studios, said the release. The company opened spots for two positions: a game programming position and a game artist position. To start off their career, XGM Studios will work with the winning team in polishing their game design and getting it released to the public.

Engines, robots and lies James Arteaga asst. science & technology editor Improvements to the well-known hybrid engine

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After studying the abilities of insects and geckos, developers have begun to create cutting-edge robots that may defy gravity is able to stick to walls and ceilings. Usually, an insect squirts a fluid from their feet that is sticky. This sticky substance allows insects to stick to things while they walk, and this is where their inspiration began. The developers from Tongji University are trying to create the next generation of climbing robots. They have presently developed a robot that releases a substance made of honey and water from its feet when it climbs, yet the prototype was not so successful. The developers examined insects once again and saw that they not only squirted a sticky substance, but that they also have grooves on their feet that heightens their sticking power. The developers designed silicon feet with hexagonal grooves that increased stickiness by 50 per cent. There are still many issues with this insect robot. For example, the secretion of the fluid is being done faster than insects, which may cause some problems. This is not the only robot of its kind being developed in the world. On the other side of the world, at Stanford University in California, a team has been trying to develop a similar robot that can stick to walks and ceilings. The difference is where their inspiration came from. Unlike the team at Tongji University, the team at Stanford University is looking at the gecko, which uses little hairs on their feet to stick to things. These robots, named geckobots, are able to walk straight up, unlike the insect robot, which cannot walk on surfaces with an angle of over 75 degrees. The problem with the geckobots is that they have a hard time walking on wet, salty, or rough surfaces. Also, the hairs needed to function are

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very hard to produce because they need to be extremely thin and dexterous. The team has been using nanotubes, but as they become thinner, they become stiffer. There are still many challenges for both teams, but by combining both of natures’ amazing natural structures found on insects and geckos, the ability for a robot to walk on walls and ceilings may be possible. New lie detection method

A team at Maastricht University in the Netherlands believes they have developed a better, more reliable form of lie detecting. The method is called a concealed information test (CIT). An experiment was conducted on 12 students who were given an envelope marked “Top Secret.” The content of the envelopes was a terrorist plan to attack somewhere in the country, and they were not able to tell anyone. The students are then arrested for suspicion of terrorist activities and are interrogated. During their interrogation, the team measured the level of moisture in the skin and from that could see whether the student was

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The well-known hybrid engines that are more energy-efficient and better for the environment, can perhaps become even more efficient with new technology developed at Michigan State University. The technology would use shock waves to compress fuel and air, which would create electricity and reduce the amount of fuel needed. This technology would make the hybrid engine even better for the environment. A prototype has been developed at Michigan State University and was unveiled last week at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Project Agency — Energy (ARPA-E). At the centre of the engine, many radial channels are present which are within the rotor (the part of an electric car that rotates). While the rotor spins, an air-fuel mixture enters through an opening. In a regular hybrid car, the mixture would escape, but does not in this new engine because the rotor changes positions and covers the port where the mixture would normally escape. Because of this, pressure builds up and sends out a shock wave throughout the engine. This compresses the air-fuel mixture, and when the wave reaches the central exit port, it is unable to escape because the port is closed once again. The mixture is ignited and the exit port is finally opened. As the mixture escapes, it pushes bladelike ridges inside the rotor, maintaining its spin and producing electricity. With this new design, the use of pistons, camshafts, and valves are not needed. The engine is therefore smaller and lighter than a regular hybrid engine. The developers believe it could be up to 20 per cent lighter. Not only will the new technology make the engine more efficient, but because it does not use parts from a conventional engine, the cost of maintenance will also decrease. The developers took into consideration the possibility of different fuel sources being used more frequently in the future. Because of this,the developers designed the engine to be able to be converted to run on different fuels such as hydrogen. Some say the design might compromise the power of the car, but the fuel efficiency is much better than other engines.

hiding something. The difference between this test and a lie detecting test is that the CIT aims to see if an individual reacts strongly to a certain question instead of comparing a person’s responses to a series of questions about a certain crime. Lie detecting tests do measure the moisture of their skin, respiratory rate, pulse, as well as physiological signs, but can be very unreliable. The students were asked to answer “no” to all the questions, and if at my point they were lying, their moisture levels would rise because of an arousal response. The moisture levels were analyzed by computer software that compared the results with similar examples, as well as using mathematical models that deal with probability. After the experiment was completed, the test accurately depicted the correct information from the 12 students. More studies and experiments are needed until this method can be used as a viable interrogation method. —With files from New Scientist

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Engineering students to present innovative designs

Chinye Osamusali science & technology editor

nnovative technology will be filling both the minds and the buildings of the University of Waterloo campus as Engineering Design Symposium Week takes over the Davis Centre next week. A total of 700 of UW’s senior engineering students will be presenting over 150 different projects as a way to show the public, the academic community, UW students and alumni, and guests from the engineering industry innovative ideas. The displays will be interactive and

visitors will be allowed to discuss the projects with students. The students will represent six different engineering programs. Starting on Monday, March 21, mechatronics engineering students will tackle the world of medical, sport, autonomous, and reconfigurable service systems. One of the projects is an awardwinning technology called the BufferBox®. It is a parcel delivery kiosk which enables 24-hour access to missed deliveries and sameday service. The technology is cost-efficient, self-sustainable, and accessible. Wednesday will bring the talents of the electrical and computer engineering community,

as they present projects on everything from audio/video processing to robotics. The Intelligent Power Management Module is a design that controls access between a power grid and the power circuitry of devices. It better manages how much power is going to devices which are being used and those which are not. It adapts to power consumption patterns, making it both environmentally friendly and easy-to-use. Software engineering and nanotechnology engineering students will exhibit their projects on Friday, demonstrating innovative technology in fields such as nano-biotechnology and mobile devices.

On the final day of the Engineering Design Symposium Week, the systems design engineers will demonstrate their talent in understanding everything from human and biomedical engineering to environmental systems. Innovation has always been one of the defining features of this university. By embodying this important value, UW’s engineering faculty’s future graduates continue to help UW pave the way to a more advanced and innovative future. —With files from University of Waterloo News Release

Japan facing radiation effects James Arteaga asst. science & technology editor

he country of Japan has been hit by an earthquake, a tsunami, and potentially a number of nuclear meltdowns, but why are nuclear plant meltdowns worse than any of the other things? Nuclear plants produce radiation which is poisonous to humans in high quantities. Two villages near the plant in Chernobyl were exposed to 300 mSv of radiation in 1986. To compare this number, CT scans are about 8 mSv. It also takes about 1000 mSv of radiation for you to experience immediate illness and eventually death within a few weeks. A person with radiation poisoning experiences nausea, with vomiting at the beginning, and eventually diarrhea,

fever, and headaches. But this is not the worst thing radiation poisoning does. The most devastating effect of radiation poisoning is the destruction of all white blood cells, which make up our defense system to combat viruses and diseases. This is why you are more vulnerable to getting infectious diseases when you are exposed to high doses of radiation. Normally, your body is able to combat the diseases by itself without any aid, but the radiation weakens the immune system. Also, radiation damages the internal chemistry of your body, and the natural repair system that repairs cancer cells and other anomalies in your body becomes overwhelmed and unable to repair itself. The most vulnerable parts of your body are the thyroid glands, bone mar-

row, and the cells lining the stomach and intestines. These are the parts that receive the most damage from radiation. Cancer is likely to occur as well since the body cannot repair damaged tissues. Perhaps the most interesting effect of radiation on humans is that it changes a person’s genetic material, DNA. Because of this, many of the problems mentioned before can be passed on to offspring. Not much can be done for people exposed to high levels of radiation, but there are a few things that may help them reduce the effects. Capsules can be given to remove radioactive elements present in the body as well as drugs that help increase white blood cell levels. —With files from CBC News

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Pat Robitaille captivates audiences again Alex Mackenzie staff reporter

f everything falls into place, there is no reason why Pat Robitaille can’t win a Juno. I do not say this lightly and have probably said it several times before. Pat Robitaille has the talent to go wherever he wants with his music. Though he will not be contesting for a Juno award this year, he is working towards another album with a slated early fall release. This would put him in a prime position to compete for next year, if all the dominoes fall at the right time. The capacity crowd at Maxwell’s Music House last Friday, March 11

recognized the potential as well. With his third performance at the venue in a month, some of these dominoes have begun to topple as many of the standing room only crowd knew his lyrics off by heart. With each appearance, Pat Robitaille has mostly been playing tunes in support of his most recent album entitled Change, which can be streamed online. The 10,000-hour rule is often referred to as being the benchmark for true mastery in a field. Though it may be difficult to add up Robitaille’s hours as a live performer of his songs, he is certainly approaching (or has already topped) that number with a combination of singing, guitar work,

keyboarding, songwriting, and live effects control. In his words, “I really can fiddle around with any new instrument and figure it out in a good enough capacity to record with it, but live I just play guitar and keys ... and of course, vocals. Most people don’t really regard vox as an instrument.” As a testament to the experience he has built for himself, Robitaille dropped out of high school at 16 in order to pursue his musical endeavours full-time. It’s ironic that he mentions his vocal skills last, as this may be his best skill. Combined with effect pedal mastery he really pulls off pleasing and intricate vocal feats

— an instant choir of his own voice, if you will. In combination with his other skills, his vocals have become the primary attraction for spectators to line the stairwells and floors of Maxwell’s. “I usually don’t get nervous for gigs anymore but you guys scared the shit out of me,” Robitaille said to acknowledge the large crowd. Also privy to the judgement of the crowd, that night’s opening act was Morgan Cameron Ross, another southern Ontario artist. His work can best be described as a staple of Canadiana combining elements of folk, rock, alternative, and some pop sensibility. His songs were supported by an experienced group of musicians including two members

of the Kitchener act Spirits and the drummer of Lights, all of whom provided a very tight backing sound. Pat Robitaille has been playing shows with a backing band for only three months, previously being a solo artist. The show at Maxwell’s was the first with their new drummer in preparation for Canadian Music Week, and no member of the band disappointed. Hearing Robitaille on open mic as a solo artist, with a backing band and his recorded sound, are all completely different sonic expressions. Once again, the only barrier holding back his potential is himself. Read more Alex at aroundinsound.com

Pat Robitaille rocked back to back shows over the course of the weekend. He played Maxwell`s Friday, and played his way up the 401 on Saturday for a Canadian Music Week (CMW) show in Toronto (pictured). For more coverage on CMW, check out the centre spread on p. 14-15.

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CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK Paul McGeown asst. arts editor

hen the Royal York Hotel — stomping ground of the classiest people to pass through Toronto — is instead teeming with beards, Chuck Taylor sneakers, and spacers, you know it’s Canadian Music Week. The five-day event is now 29 years old, and is as much a crash course on the state of the music industry as it is a celebration of music. The event has three distinct components: the conferences and trade show, a rock-and-roll film festival (Tommy was showing; the Pamela Anderson-Tommy Lee video was not), and a music festival. It would be easy to call the music festival — featuring 800 bands, give or take — the real draw, but many of the self-managed indie artists strolling around the Royal York might disagree. The conferences were a great reference point for emerging artists, who are entering an industry that is still in a state of upheaval. The topics were varied: they ranged from how-to discussions (like how to book your band for a festival) to broader discussions about the industry itself. One of the most eye-opening conferences was called Just the Stats Man: Fan Data for Artists and Labels. Several websites are emerging that allow bands and their

managers to track the web activity they generate. Sites like MusicMetric take note of things like blog mentions, torrent downloads, and site traffic. Yes, these sorts of statistics are available to the public, but data sites save hours of research. More importantly, they add context to these numbers. For example, a band can see where and when torrent downloads occur. Of course, even bands and their managers were stoked about the music fest portion of CMW. At first glance, the line-up wasn’t overly impressive; for those that like it loud and dirty, Janet Jackson and Janelle Monae don’t exactly get the heart racing. However, the fest also featured some promising Canadian indie talent. Local band The Wormwood Scrubs, unofficially kicked off Canadian Music Week on Wednesday, playing to a less-than-stellar crowd at the Horseshoe Tavern. The Scrubs — who play a blend of ‘60s British psychedelic and more contemporary Brit-rock — deserved a bigger crowd for their impressive performance. The highlight of Wednesday was Vancouver’s Mother Mother. Their set at the Phoenix Concert Theatre proved that — even if mainstream radio hasn’t caught on — they are one of the rock bands at the moment. The evidence? Fans had familiarized themselves with the band’s last album, O My Heart; the moment that fans recognized a song they broke into raucous cheering. It

was the kind of audience-wide knowledge about a band’s catalogue that one might expect at a Pearl Jam show. Thursday saw us stumble upon Cherry Cola’s Rock ‘N Roll Cabaret (a venue, not a band). We wandered there in search of Preacher’s Son, an Irish band touted by music guru Alan Cross at a panel earlier that day. The band was solid — in fact, we interviewed them after the show — but the real highlight was Cherry Cola’s itself. Red velvet walls surrounded what was, in effect, a rock-and-roll burlesque show, complete with corset-clad bartenders and dancers in lingerie. Big Sugar should have been the highlight of Friday, but circumstances dictated otherwise. First of all, in the irony of ironies, the sound at the Sound Academy was awful. But, more impressively, a band from Guelph delivered a standout performance at the Hard Rock Café. What She Said engaged the crowd in a way that few bands can, prompting patrons to chant their name several times. The eight-piece features multiple MCs and a saxophone player, and had the Hard Rock grooving to their funk-rock sound. Saturday was quieter, owing to a detour to the ACC to see the Leafs, but we made it to The Supermarket in time to see Pat Robitaille, who played in Waterloo the night before. Robitaillte entertained us after the set with stories about touring behind the Beach Boys (“Those guys are weird”) and putting together a full band for the first time.

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Sunday was the last day of CMW, and — at the outset — looked as though it’d be a disappointment. The Royal York — once a bastion of tattooed musicians — had very much returned to normal, with conferences and panels having ended the previous day. There were, however, a handful of shows happening at select venues. After failing to find the Gladstone Hotel (we found it, only to mistakenly decide that we hadn’t), we decided to venture back to Cherry Cola’s. There we found a band from New Delhi called Parikrama, who, after a lengthy battle with the sound team, opened their set to a mostly empty floor. I’ll spare the pretence. Violinist Imran Khan is what sets this band apart. I’d label the band better-than-average without him, owing in part to the Bruce Dickinson-like vocals of lead singer Nitin Malik. However, Khan absolutely shreds on the violin (believe it), and often duels with lead guitarist Sonam Sherpa during solos. The violin adds another layer to what are already solid tunes, and — despite the choppy English of the lyrics — the band was absolutely endearing. By the end of the set, the audience was up and cheering after every song. With 800 bands, there were bound to be shows that we missed. Among the bands that fell by the wayside were Electric Six, the Polymorphines, and U.S.S. – but of course, that’s a personal sentiment. At a festival that champions new music, it’s impossible to discover every undiscovered band. graphics martin lui

Shad shines at Laurier Robert Dziarmaga staff reporter

anadian hip hop is on the rise. Most people probably recognize the names K-Os, Drake, and Kardinal Offishall, but they may not even be the most talented artists Canada has to offer. In 2010, the National Post released a list of the best Canadian rappers. Who topped that list? Shad. Born Shadrach Kabango, the Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) grad is not what most would expect a rapper to be. Rather than waxing poetic about the fast life, he instead raps about things like the Rwandan genocide, being respectful of women, and challenges faced by black youth. However, not all of his songs focus on these kinds of issues; he likes to have fun and is not afraid to poke fun at himself. He even raps about being broke, or as he calls it, “budgety.” In his single “The Old Prince Still Lives at Home,” he paints a humourous and positive picture with lyrics like: Yo, I live at home still, Not payin’ phone bills, Hydro, or rent, and my mom makes most meals. So it’s so ill, I don’t need no skrill, Only cash for gas when I borrow my folks’ wheels.

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While attending WLU, Shad’s sister, back in their London, Ontario home, heard about 91.5 The Beat’s Rhythm of the Future talent competition. Shad submitted two songs to the contest, “I Get Down” and “Rock to It.” He was awarded the first prize of $17,500 towards recording an album. The money helped him release his debut album When This is Over in 2006. He followed this up with 2007’s The Old Prince and 2010’s TSOL. Shad himself admits that a music career wasn’t his first plan: “I thought there was a very low probability of it becoming a career... I figured, let me take a little bit of time and play shows, and see how this music thing goes. And, uh, it’s worked out.” It definitely has. Apart from being nominated for a Juno Award, MuchMusic Video Awards, and the 2008 Polaris Music Prize, Shad has formed an impressive resume doing shows with the likes of K’Naan, Common, and DJ Premier. When I heard that Shad was doing a show in Waterloo, I could barely contain myself. I’m not usually a fan of concerts, but Shad was definitely one of the few artists I wanted to see live. His ability to combine humour and serious issues without being vulgar or sexual is uncommon, and the thing I admire most about him. On March 11, Wilf ’s Pub at WLU played host to arguably its most famous alumni. The floor was jam-packed. If you had your hands in the air, you wouldn’t have had any room to

bring them back down. But with the energy Shad performed with, you’d probably want to leave your hands up anyway. Backed by DJ T-Lo and Ian Koiter on bass, Shad performed his most popular songs such as “Rose Garden,” “Compromise,” and “The Old Prince Still Lives at Home.” He even pulled out his guitar to play “Rock to It.” The crowd fed off of Shad’s energy, rapping along with him, word for word, for the entire night. When he exited the stage, chants of “We want Shad!” broke out prompting him to return for an encore. Having seen artists such as A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Pharcyde, and Rakim perform live, I can honestly say that Shad’s performance was as good (if not better) than any of them. Having the luxury of performing at a small venue, allowing for a more intimate and exclusive feel, definitely helped. With all of his success, Shad keeps humble and makes music that’s important to him. “It’s fun. I like sharing my ideas, my experiences, anything that’s good for me on a personal level. I think if you do it right, if you do it from the right place, it can be good for other people too,” he said. Shad is set to embark on a North American tour and without another stop in Waterloo, the closest place to catch him is at Club Vinyl in Guelph on April 5. You don’t want to miss this.

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Fashion for Change:

using style to make a difference Roz Gunn senior staff reporter

ast Friday, models, dancers, singers, parkour practitioners, and a magician all took to the stage in a joint effort to show support for, and help raise money in, Fashion for Change’s first annual charity fashion show entitled “Director’s Cut.” The show was a great success with nary an empty seat in sight. “We definitely exceeded expectations; our show was sold out,” said Mandee Poon, public relations representative. “I think that all the directors, executives, and models were really glad that the show came together and it ran so smoothly; it was just beyond what we expected.” It was a seamless and well organized display of fashion, but it wasn’t your typical runway show. Instead, the show was broken up into scenes, each with its own montage of classic movie clips as a point of departure on which the costuming and dancing was based. Perhaps one shortcoming of the show, however, was that it didn’t entirely cohere to the theme of “Director’s Cut.” The song and fashion selections didn’t always bear an overly explicit connection to the introductory movie clip montages, as it appears was the intention. Nevertheless, the dances were well choreographed and obviously tirelessly practised. The clothing was given its due attention. Each dancer took their turn walking across the catwalk to showcase the ensembles provided by sponsors,

such as American Apparel, GAP, Jean Machine, Stars, and Kindred Spirits, to name a few. The most notable aspect of the entire night was how much fun every performer and model obviously seemed to be having. The smiles were genuine and infectious, captivating the audience’s attention for the entirety of the three-hour evening. Artistic director Jana Zacharias had a particular knack for stealing one’s attention with her magnetic charisma as a dancer. A highlight of the show was an original piece designed and created by UW student Van Tran, whose designs have been used in the television show America’s Next Dance Crew. The dress featured was a gorgeous form-fitting black silk gown enhanced by flower detailing from which a scandalously high slit opened. Fashion For Change said it hopes to include more original work done by UW students in the charity fashion shows to come. The proceeds from the show, totalling more than $6,000, will be going to the Free the Children charity’s “Brick by Brick” campaign. The campaign works to build new schools and generate education projects in areas of India where they are needed. Fashion for Change, one of UW’s newest clubs spear-headed by executive director Leslie Fan and associate director Alani Van, raises money for Free the Children with various fundraising events planned throughout the year. The fashion show is their largest fundraising event of the year.

photos Courtesy Daniel hsia

Above left: the Fashion for Change crew uses their talent to raise money for Free the Children. Above middle: Jana Zacharias and Nathan Boutilier showing off clothes from Just For You Fine Lingerie. Above right: Kendra Wishlow strikes a pose in her Jean Machine apparel. Below left: Geoff Bremner blindfolds Shawnathan DeSouza-Coelho for his magician act. Below right: members of the UW hip hop club enthrall the audience with their moves.

Thrive Juice Bar: food for clean living dotting the “i” in the place’s name, and the bamboo plants growing out of glass centrepieces all come together to send a message: If you come in, you can very well come out a little cleaner. These kinds of things can make a devout eater a little wary.

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for the faint of wallet; the reason probably being the clean, healthy food you’re paying for. Either that, or the clientele they expect to attract is in an area built for bigger wallets. I’ve said before that palettes influence the food we eat; well, the same goes for social class.

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hrive Juice Bar sets itself in the nittygritty of the Bauer Lofts. Yes, I’m being ironic and misleading. But since it’s in an area that was planned as an “indoor market place” with a “vibrant lifestyle of dynamic community,” I don’t see why not. My job isn’t to debate the semantics of cultural space, however, only the food that tries to match it and construct a fantasy lifestyle. Otherwise, Thrive Juice Bar is the perfect thing to deconstruct. Beyond its exterior glass walls, not only do we view a fantasy screen of what our dining experience could be, but how we have access to a kind of social elevation by merely buying clean, healthy shakes and the brand products that are placed on shelves with a flat screen television over the bar. Straight lines, mute greys, sleek blacks, and shiny trimmings do good to express its clinical influences. It communicates to customers just how sophisticated Thrive is, mimicking the fancy restaurants I know exist in the world but probably can’t afford. Empowering this dynamic is the space’s placement of green. The sign, with a leaf

Thrive’s no place for the faint of wallet, the reason probably being the clean, healthy food you’re paying for. Either that, or the clientele they expect to attract is in an area built for bigger wallets.

I sat myself down at the bar and asked if any food was offered. Luckily, there was. Food for clean living—and though I may already be exhausting the idea in this review, it’s not without due cause. With expensive, blended drinks full of energy boosts and proteins, as well as wheatgrass shots with orange chasers, you better believe there’s an array of vegetarian and vegan meal options for a particular charmed circle of eaters. No meat though. I found myself grabbing my collar when one of the servers asked me if I was a vegetarian or vegan. Thrive’s no place

Regardless, it’s a smorgasbord for the health-conscious eater. Vegan soups, vegan hamburgers, big green smoothies, melon salads, Japanese beans, and vegan pad thai. Any association with green and clean, they have it. Although, they do have something called a dirty rice bowl. A good attempt at badassery; however, in the end, clean and good for you. Mine would be a small meal, I knew right away. But maybe it could be salvaged by the healthy ingredients that were loaded with supplements. I started off with a kale Mojito. A Hemingwayian paradox in a place

that, I’m sure, favours peace, good food, and clean living; not fighting, fishing, and well, you know . . . Anyway, stuffed with fresh kale, lime juice, and zest, as well as fresh mint, and organic cane sugar and coconut water, I was still interested in seeing if it had any life. I’d like to say it did. Even though it didn’t have any unappealing kale flavour, I was kind of disappointed that it didn’t taste a little original. I could taste the citrus, the mild mint, and a general sweetness expectedly given off by the sugar cane. No coconut though. In terms of having those general Mojito flavours, it hit the nail on the head. Setting my drink down and watching its ingredients separate into two heterogenous parts, I waited for my order of an eight-inch oblong smelt pizza. I’ll save you the suspense of its shape because I think the menu may have been referring to the size of the plate. Topped with sundried tomatoes, artichokes, basil, arugula pesto, and a mozzarella I’ve no urge to remember, the dish was a whopping $9.50. See GOOD, page 19

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EXCERPT from INTERVIEW Sudhershi: It’s interesting, though, because I still feel like we’re living a luxurious life. We have our friends bringing us food. Homeless people don’t have that. We have a place to go inside, a washroom. Homeless people may not have the chance to do that. Thivaher: And if we really wanted to and we were really cold, we could just go inside for a couple of seconds. Homeless people don’t have that option. Sudhershi: Can you imagine that? Not being able to have food when you’re hungry? Thivaher: We have those things because of generosity. Sudhershi: Because we’re students, because we’re on campus. Thivaher: Do you think people would bring muffins for us if we were actually homeless? Photos Eleonora Meszaros

Local heroes: five days for the homeless comes to UW Continued from front page

UW’s Five Days for the Homeless at ESC. Above left: from left to right, Arwin Dhingra, Ameesha Isaac, Sudhershi Kularatnam, Arjun Dhingra, and Thivaher Paramsothy.

Paramsothy was quick to agree. “One thing that we realised was that we’re not eating healthy. We’re appreciative of the community [for their donations of food],” he explained. “We don’t have energy. We can talk about random things but we can’t focus. Our brains just don’t have the energy to do it. Most of the time, going to class is just an opportunity to get warm and sleep.” But the struggles, they told me, were in moderation with the aid the students received from a number of people around campus throughout the week. “One thing that’s been incredible to see is the generosity of the community,” Paramsothy said. Even during our interview, there were easily half a dozen pedestrians who stopped by with donations of money and food. “One lady gave us her lunch and told us we need it more than she does. Another dropped off two bags of Farah Foods [groceries] and just left. I didn’t even see her face,” Kularatnam said. “We got a $100 donation from a student on Tuesday.” Paramsothy was in agreeance.

“A lot of people see us and walk by, return with Tim Horton’s, and just hand us stuff,” he said. The experience has been nothing but eye-opening, according to Kularatnam, who also spoke of her unpredictable eating patterns during the course of the week. It ranged from being desperate for food on Monday and receiving bags of donations by Wednesday morning. “We have an honour code that we follow, which basically means that we split all food donations five ways. It’s fair for everyone that way,” she said. “We also donate everything non-perishable to the shelters.” After their strong effort as a team to bring the campaign to the campus, the students were successful in raising awareness. Much of the student body was abuzz with the news of the small group shacking up by ESC. Personally, it wasn’t until my 8 a.m. breakfast delivery to the Five Days team on Wednesday morning that I saw the extent of this campus’ generosity. Arriving with some pastries for the team, I had to actively force my tears not to stream from my face as I looked at the people coming and going with bags of donations.

In one breath, this campus has been an amazing support for a campaign that will not only spark some change in KW’s homeless community, but one that has changed its participants. “When I go back to my bed, I’m going to mind-boggled and just going to keep thinking that I shouldn’t be this comfortable,” she said. “I really hope this opens the eyes of other students. What we’re doing is not academic and it’s not benefitting us. “This is powerful. People walk by us and they see our sleeping bags and they see us looking homeless,” Paramsothy added. “I can’t buy things. I have to depend on other people’s generosity just to get through the day. It’s just complicated in real life because of the stigmas and stereotypes [placed on homeless people”. “It’s been amazing,” Kularatnam said. “Next time I see a homeless person after this, I cannot pass by without making sure they’re warm and they’re full.” For more information about Five Days, follow @5daysUW on Twitter or go online to 5days.uwaterloo.ca. emeszaros@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Continued from page 17

photos Luigi Di Gennaro

Left: Thrive Juice Bar’s interior, complete with lounge bar. Right: Thrive’s kale Mojito and 8 inch oblong smelt pizza, topped with sundried tomatoes, artichokes, basil, arugula pesto, and mozzarella.

Thrive Juice Bar

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105-191 King St S Waterloo, ON N2J 1R1 Phone: (519) 208-8808 Payment: cash, interact, and credit card

Mon – Wed: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs – Fri: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The smelt crust may have been a bad choice on my part. Resembling the dry, hollowed caverns of an unevenly baked flat bread, it lacked that firm bitey-ness that comes with the ideal pizza crust. The attempt to drizzle olive oil over it did nothing to alleviate this flaw. Since there was no bread between the crust to absorb the oil and soften it, it just made the thing feel slippery and wet. Still, if there’s anything to mention about the crust it’s that it didn’t lose its crisp constitution. The pesto was surprisingly bright, and the bitterness that is usually a big part of arugula was absent, negated by a touch of lemon. This worked against the pesto, however, because in an attempt to hide any bitterness, the nuttiness that usually comes with arugula’s pungent bite was gone, and so was any nuttiness that came from the almonds used to make the sauce.

To top it off, there was also an odd, burnt underpinning to the pizza’s flavour, though I couldn’t see any markings on the bottom of the crust. Maybe I was missing something. Ingredients were notorious for getting away from me, the cheese doing little to hold anything together. Though I can appreciate a little cheese on pizza – too much being a bad thing – too little can be just as bad, drying out and having a gluey texture, doing nothing to keep any moisture in or keep ingredients on. Near $20 later, I was still hungry. I had a desire for the desserts the television offered me, but thought I had better cut my losses. Thrive’s heart is in the right place, its drinks offer a lot of options, and its menu a pu-pu platter for healthy eaters. There is a little bit of something for everyone – from Korean barbecue tofu to ruben sanwiches. So, don’t let me deter you. If anything, let your wallet.

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Nominations are open from March 15 at 10 am to March 29 at 4:30 pm. The board governs the larger-scale, governance, policy and mandate of WPIRG. If interested, pick up a nomination package in the WPIRG office (UW SLC 2139). See our website for information on being a board member, or email election@lists.wpirg.org. For more info visit the office, wpirg.org, or call 519-888-4882.

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Jordan Campbell senior staff reporter

Community Editorial:

Unleash your inner closet freak why stop now?

Those who view sexuality as an orientation rather than a choice know the importance of acknowledging, accepting, and embracing the direction our libidos are pulling us in. Our journey of sexual self-discovery (usually) starts with realizing what sort of genitalia we would prefer our partner to have, but it certainly doesn’t end there. Human sexual preference goes a lot farther than the gender of the people we fall into bed with. Most, if not all, people have some sort of sexual fantasy. In her book The Sexual Desire Disorders, Helen Singer Kaplan says that “people who think that they don’t have sexual fantasies are probably among those lucky individuals whose partner actually happens to be their sexual fantasy.” It’s probably safe to say that most people don’t fantasize exclusively about their partner, or about the sort of sex that they usually have. A lot of people have very specific fantasies that are constantly being shaped and perfected in our minds with the aids of furious

masturbation, Internet porn, and the infinite depths of our own imaginations. Some dream hook-ups are as tame as getting it on in the shower, but the sexual adventures in some peoples’ minds are of a darker nature. Some people are frightened by their darkest desires. It’s not irrational for a socially dominant, feminist woman to be concerned when what she wants more than anything is to be chained to a table and flogged. It might also be difficult for a burly macho-man to confess to his girlfriend that it would make his day if she pegged him (From Wikipedia: Pegging is a sexual practice in which a woman penetrates a man’s anus with a strap-on dildo). It makes sense that some of our fantasies sit uneasily with us. All around us, society is preaching that “normal” people have “normal” sex. Cosmopolitan magazine doesn’t publish “101 new and interesting ways to tie up your man!” It is normal to be initially uncomfortable with a fantasy that has some social stigma attached. In fact, the taboo of certain kinks may be part of the appeal to some people.

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According to a state-run news agency, North Korea, famous for its mass gymnastics and dancing performances, is now planning a “new form” of magic show in their capital, Pyongyang, in which an aircraft, a bus full of passengers, and an elephant would be made to disappear. The impoverished country is known

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A neighbourhood in Bennington, Vermont, has been terrorized by a renegade grey squirrel for the past few weeks. The animal has been attacking people on the street and many were concerned that it may have been rabid. However, Vermont Public Health veterinarian, Robert Johnson, said that there has never been a documented

case of a squirrel passing rabies to a human. He also did not believe that the squirrel posed a rabies threat because if it had the disease, it would have been dead by now. He went on to say that it was possible the animal was raised by humans, and attacks people because it is homesick and upset that those it encounters are not its human.

Shortly after midnight on Jan.16, a Florida man was charged for using vulgar language and explicit detail to tell a 911 operator that he had overdosed on Viagra. According to police, his descriptions included how his wife was performing oral sex on him to alleviate

the pain. When paramedics arrived at the scene, they were told no one at the home had called 911 for help. The homeowner identified the voice as belonging to his daughter’s exboyfriend. He has been caught and charged with misuse of the 911 system.

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LONDON

On Mar. 15, just hours after being unveiled at a glamorous ceremony, the huge clock counting down to the 2012 Games in London stopped working. Omega, the Swiss watchmakers who provided the time piece, issued a statement stating their disappointment over the technical issue. They have been providing piece for the Games since

the 1930s, and are looking to fix the problem as soon as possible. The London Olympic organizing committee, however, laughed off the malfunction, saying that it wasn’t their clock. The steel digital clock measuring 6.5 metres tall and five metres long froze with 500 days, 7 hours, 6 minutes and 56 seconds to go before the start of the games.

– With files from Yahoo! News, the Toronto Sun, and MSNBC

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cautious when meeting potential sex partners online. Chances are that in some point in your life you will date someone who is kinkier than you. While it is in no way your obligation to indulge their every sexual whim and perform acts you’re not comfortable with, it’s important that you don’t freak out when your partner confides their fantasies to you. Take some time to think about the particular kink, do some research, and be supportive. Sometimes fetishes that initially scare us about the people we are intimate with scare us for no reason other than they’re not “the norm.” It’s your duty to yourself, as a sexual and freethinking adult, to fully realize your fetishes. It’s an integral part to improving your self-awareness and your personal sense of security. It’s time to come out, closet freaks. Explore your sexuality, and stop repressing those dirty thoughts that are turning you on. With honesty and full disclosure, those thoughts can become a beautiful sexual reality.

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It’s time to come out, closet freaks. Explore your sexuality, and stop repressing those dirty thoughts that are turning you on.

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It is the belief of many mental health professionals that embracing and being honest about your fetish is necessary to having a fulfilling and healthy sex-life, with some restrictions. Full disclosure and obtaining consent before engaging in a sex act with a partner is, obviously, a must. Coercion of any individual into performing a sex act that they are not comfortable with is absolutely wrong and indecent behaviour. This includes engaging in sexual activity with minors or animals. However, it is not unheard of in the fetish community for people to engage in age play (with diapers, sippy cups, etc.) or to dress up in full-body leather horse costumes. There are a few kinks that are likely never going to be widely accepted and will still make most people crinkle their noses in derision. Thank goodness for the Internet. Because of popular websites like FetLife and CollarMe, people that are into the most taboo of the taboos (like scat play and extreme pain BDSM) can find like-minded people. They can completely explore their sexual appetites without fear of scrutiny from their partners, but should still remain

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Campus Bulletin UPCOMING EVENTS March 2011 Need help with your tax return? Free income tax clinics for persons with low incomes Monday and Tuesday evenings in March beginning Tuesday, March 1 at 105 University Ave., E., Suite 2, Waterloo. To book an appointment call Monday or Wednesday 519-885-6640 between 1 and 4 p.m. Check out the ICYC – “In Case You’re Curious” exhibition at the City of Waterloo Museum, Conestoga Mall, Waterloo. Museum hours Wednesday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ICYC runs March 9 to April 29. For info 519-885-8828 or www.waterloo.ca/museum. Rotunda Gallery presents “Adventures in Photoshop, The Art of Craig Musselman.” Exhibition runs March 1 to 31 with reception March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall Kitchener, 200 King Street, W., Kitchener. For info 519-741-3400, ext 3381. Saturday, March 19, 2011 AFSA’s tax clinic is being held from March 19 to 21 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the SLC multi-purpose room. Your tax returns will be processed for FREE with a suggested donation of a non-perishable good. For more info visit www.uwafsa.ca/taxclinic. Monday, March 21, 2011 The first regional 2011 Careers in Health Informatics and eHealth event will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Communitech Hub in Kitchener. Register for this free event at cihie2011-eorg.eventbrite.com. Friday, March 25, 2011 Conversations on Voluntourism – from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s College, MacKirdy Hall (STP201) with lots of (free) food. To register http://scid2011.eventbrite.com. UW Ballroom Dance Club is hosting a fairy tale themed social dance from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Button Factory, 25 Regina Street, S. Beginner lessons, refreshments, games and door prizes included. Cost is $10 for non-members. More info: www.uwbdc.ca or email kwballroom@gmail.com. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Stopping the reign of terror against children: lecture by Kevin Annett, award winning film maker and cofounder of The International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State (ITCCS), at Kitchener City Hall Rotunda from 7 to 10 p.m. Free admission. For info www.itccs.org or varto@sympatico.ca. Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Big Ideas in Art & Culture lectures series with Mary Mattingly and presented by CAFKA. 7:30 to 11:45 p.m. at Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75

Cardigan Street, Guelph. Free bus from Kitchener City Hall (Duke Street entrance) departing at 6:30 p.m. Call 519-744-5123 or email gwhatt@cafka.org to reserve your seat. Saturday, April 2, 2011 Elmira Maple Syrup Festival – excite your tastebuds at the World’s largest one day maple syrup festival. Lots of food, activities and fun for everyone. www.elmiramaplesyrup.com. Friday, April 29, 2011 CFUW Book Sale at First United Church, King and William Street(s). The book sale will also be on Saturday, April 30. For more info call 519740-5249.

VOLUNTEERING UpTown Country Festival has a volunteer position open for Sponsorship Co-ordinator. Duties such as distributing sponsor packages to existing event sponsors and potential sponsors ; maintaining spreadsheet of sponsors levels/benefits ; attend Board meetings, etc. For more info colleen.dostle@waterloo.ca or 519747-8769. CAFKA is needing people who are able to billet visiting artists during the biennial exhibition this coming September, as well as people who are handy maintaining and repairing bicycles. For info please email volunteer@cafka.org. Volunteer with a child at their school and help improve their self-esteem and confidence. Call Canadian Mental Health at 519-744-7645, ext. 229. City of Waterloo has volunteer opportunities. For info call 519-8886478 or www.waterloo.ca/volunteer. The Distress Centre needs volunteers to provide confidential, supportive listening on our crisis and distress lines. Complete training provided. Call 519-744-7645, ext. 300. Volunteer Action Centre, 519-7428610 / volunteer@volunteerkw.ca, for all your volunteering needs! Volunteers needed – The English Tutor program is in constant need of volunteers to tutor international students. Volunteering is an essential part of student life at UW. Apply online at www.iso.uwaterloo.ca. Books to Prisoners — New action group forming at WPIRG. All interested volunteers please send email to bookstoprisoners@lists.wpirg.org. RFL Volunteers Needed — UWaterloo Relay for Life will be held on Friday, March 11 from 7 pm to 7 am in the SLC and we need volunteers. Email uwaterloo.relayforlife@gmail.com for more information. UpTown Waterloo Ice Dogs Festival needs volunteers for their event on

Saturday, February 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A fun day of volunteering with an after-party. For info contact Sheila at smconnell@uwaterloo.ca or 519888-4567, ext 33203. Shadow volunteers needed to be paired with new international students for Fall 2011. Show them around, help them socialize and make their stay at Waterloo more enjoyable. Make great friends and learn a new culture. Please apply at www.iso.uwaterloo.ca (under “about ISO”).

ONGOING

MONDAYS Gambling can ruin your life. Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m. at St. Marks, 825 King Street, W., basement. TUESDAYS CNIB is conducting a Lions Low Vision Clinic at 180 King Street, S., Waterloo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic provides an opportunity for someone to gain info on CNIB services, to access a scheduled appointment and view/ demonstrate consumer products. For info www.cnib.ca or 1-800-265-4127. THURSDAYS The UW Toastmaster club will have general meetings on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Student Life Centre room 2105B every week. We will help you build up your communication and leadership skills. Everyone is welcome!

STUDENT AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID March 2011 March 22 – last day to submit Confirmation of Enrolment for winter only term and fall and winter term to ensure full OSAP funding. March 30 – recommended submission date for OSAP Rollover Form to add spring term to winter only term or fall and winter term. March 30 – recommended submission date for OSAP Reinstatement Form to add spring term to fall only term. For all important deadlines and a listing of available Scholarships and awards, please go to our web site, safa. uwaterloo.ca.

CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION WORKSHOPS Monday, March 21, 2011 Careers Beyond Academia – 12 to 1:30 pm., TC 2218. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Successfully Negotiating Job Offers – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1208. Note: this workshop is geared towards graduating students. All About GMAT – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., TC 2218. Presented by Stuart Kovin-

Imprint, Friday, March 18, 2011 ads@imprint.uwaterloo.ca sky, Academic Manager, Kaplan Ctr., (Southern Ontario). Thinking About an MBA – 5:30 to 7 p.m., TC 2218. Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Interview Skills: Preparing for Questions – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1208. Note: since the activities in this workshop build on the material presented in the online Work Search module (under Marketing Yourself) of the Career Development eManual, you will need to complete the Work Search online module as a first step before registering for this workshop. To access the module, go to cdm.uwaterloo.ca and elect the UW student version of the Career Development eManual. Thursday, March 24, 2011 Interview Skills: Selling Your Skills – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., TC 1208. Note: since the activities in this workshop build on the material presented in the online Work Search module (under Marketing Yourself) of the Career Development eManual, you will need to complete the Work Search online module as a first step before registering for this workshop. To access the module, go to cdm.uwaterloo.ca and elect the UW student version of the Career Development eManual. Career Cafe – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., SLC. Every Thursday during the term an advisor is on site to answer questions on topics such as career decision, resumes, interviews, job search, etc. Thinking About Law – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., TC 1112. Preparing for LSAT – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., TC 1112. Getting a U.S. Work Permit – 4:30 to 6 p.m., TC 1208. Monday, March 28, 2011 Successfully Negotiating Academic Job Offers – 12 to 1:30 p.m., TC 2218 Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Medical School Applications – 5:30 to 7 p.m., TC 1208. Thursday, March 31, 2011 Career Cafe – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., SLC. Every Thursday during the term an advisor is on site to answer questions on topics such as career decision, resumes, interviews, job search, etc.

WPIRG UPCOMING EVENTS March 18 to 20 – Food Justice Conference: Our Food, Our Bodies – RCH. March 21 – NYC Spoken Word Artist: Carlos Andres Gomez – Great Hall, SLC at 2 p.m. March 22 – Racism on Campus: AntiRacism Discussion Series – SLC MultiPurpose Room from 3 to 5 p.m. March 29 – Oil and Water: Living with a Disability in an Ableist Society – SLC, Multi-Purpose Room from 5 to 7 p.m. For more info call WPIRG at 519-888-4882.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAFKA is trying to expand its bicycle fleet. If you have a bicycle to donate please contact volunteer@cafka.org to sign up and learn more. Are you a gay man? Get involved with ACCKWA (AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and area) and help reduce the spread of HIV through prevention and education. Honorarium. For info contact Leesa at 519-570-3687, ext 306 or outreach@acckwa.com. Seeking Big Bike Teams in Waterloo Region to raise money for Heart and Stroke Foundation, for the May/June event. It is a 2km ride in the community on Canada’s only 30-seat bike! For more info call Coral at 519-571-9600 or www.bigbike.com or cschober@hsf. on.ca.

Classified WANTED

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Imprint, Friday, March 18, 2011 sports@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

Disappointment at the big dance After a strong season, Waterloo struggles in the CIS spotlight Ron Kielstra sports & living editor

fter a long season that included a number of standout performances from various members of the Waterloo track team, the competition reached its apex last week at the CIS Track and Field Championships in Sherbrooke, Québec. After an OUA competition that saw a number of the black and gold set personal bests, the seven athletes the Warriors sent to the end-of-year meet were looking to continue the team’s success. With only the top 12 performances of the year earning a spot in each event, qualifying for the championships is an impressive feat in itself. This reality makes the qualification of three Warriors — Kofi Kwarko-Fosu, Shlomo Dunyo, and Luke Govia — in the 60m all the more impressive. When you consider that the men’s 4x200m and 4x400m relay teams were also in attendance, the Waterloo sprint programs have a lot to be proud of this year. Unfortunately, the weekend did not serve as a crowning moment to a dream season. The 60m crew were in action on the first day of competition, looking to repeat the strong performance at the OUA meet where Govia and Kwarko-Fosu set personal bests. Against a strong field that included three-time champion Sam Effah (Calgary) and OUA champion Dontae Richards-Kwok (York), the black and gold just couldn’t replicate the results from two weeks ago. Kwarko-Fosu was the only Warrior to finish in a sub-seven second time, finishing in 6.99 seconds, Courtesy Jim Hagan / UW Athletics as all three sprinters failed to qualify for the finals. Waterloo’s Luke Govia competes in the 4x200m relay earlier this season. The reality, though, was that only a personal best would be enough to qualify. This time around, though, Potter could only Disaster struck during the first handover, “At [the] OUA’s I ran an new personal best in though, as Kwarko-Fosu’s foot clipped Govia’s manage a jump of 13.52m in a final that featured the 60m,” noted Govia, “[but] I knew that realistiseven athletes from the OUA. heel and Kwarko-Fosu tumbled to the track. cally I had only an outside chance of making the Despite the letdown, his performance earned “It took me a little while to realize he had fallen,” final. My plan... was to run my race instinctively, said Govia. “[Once] I realized he wasn’t hurt, I him an eighth-place finish in his first appearance and [hope] for a little luck.” started yelling for him to pass me the baton since at the season-ending showcase, just enough to The results also capped off a disappointing the rule is I [couldn’t] pick it up. In the moment, put the Warriors into the points for the first time month for Dunyo, who had been consistently at the competition. it really feels like time is at a standstill.” clocking times below 6.90 seconds before a false With the ice broken, Govia, Muirhead, and Kwarko-Fosu recovered quickly and the team start disqualification at the York Classic in early finished the race in a time of 1:48, but their per- Terejko were back in action as the men’s 4x400m February. Dunyo injured his hamstring at the OUA formance was only good enough for 10th place. relay team stepped onto the track. Along with Championships two weeks ago, and finished a “We were all very disappointed in how things second-year computer science major Oliver Grant, disappointing 13th overall in Sherbrooke, thanks turned out, but... there was little time for self pity,” the trio were looking to set a season-best time in in large part to his injury. hopes of adding to the Waterloo total. But while said Govia. “It was simply bad luck.” While the 60m marked the end of the season As a result, the Warriors were still searching the Warriors’ handoffs were clean this time around, for Dunyo, Kwarko-Fosu and Govia were back for their first point going into the final day of the the team finished out of the points in a time of in action the next day, competing alongside Ben competition. With rookie triple jumper Brandon 3:24.67 — almost a full second more than the Terejko and Jacob Muirhead in the 4x200m relay. Potter and the men’s 4x400m relay team yet to time they had set at the OUA Championships. The team went into the event boasting the nation’s With the single point gained from Potter’s perform, it was only a matter of time before sixth fastest time this season and were aiming to eighth place finish in the triple jump, the Warriors someone stepped in to fill the void. improve their position. Potter, who at the beginning of the season finished in 20th place overall. Waterloo will now “I felt we had yet to perform to our best,” had questioned even trying out for the team, went have a few weeks off before training begins for said Govia. “Even with Shlomo injured, I still into the competition looking to improve on his the summer season. thought we had a strong enough team to get personal best jump of 13.70m — a performance usbanner_ad_v6.qxd:Layout through.” 1 3/15/11 2:05 Page thatPM ranked him1sixth in the Warrior record books. sports@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Welcome to the new March Madness: four play-in games instead of just two. Essentially, they’ve just added two more games that are of interest only to the immediate family of the players. It doesn’t make sense to have these “non-tournament” tournament games so close to the actual tournament. The only purpose it serves is to devalue the actual opening of the tournament. If you want to have play-in games for the mediocre teams that couldn’t crack the top 60 then at least have the decency to play them the Monday after selection Sunday so as not to blur these games with the tournament. Another thing that is hard to parse is the fact that one of the games decides who will be an 11-seed and another decides a 12-seed. In what universe does this even begin to make sense? Are these teams being punished for being better than the 16 seeds? How does Clemson, of all teams, have to play a game just to get to the tournament? Not that Clemson is a powerhouse by any means, but if your bracket had UAB, it may be time to just watch the games — clearly predictions are not your thing. This brings us to the other aspect that is really angering: the inclusion of these games on the tournament bracket. Not only is it the opposite of aesthetically pleasing, but choosing between two teams that are so far from relevant is beyond boring. It’s basically a coin flip to see who will get triple digits posted on them by one of the top teams in the country on national television. On that coin flip there are no winners… First Down…

Everyone in Canada agrees with Kevin Martin except for the organizers of the Brier: a bronze medal at the Brier means nothing. This isn’t the Olympics, where people cherish any sort of hardware; there is a winner and then there is everyone else. The only reason they hand out awards for the runner-up is because they’re in the building — no other reason… Cannot stress enough how great it was to see Jeff Stoughton win another Brier. It was a shame that the final lacked any lateend drama, but when the guy with an oldfashioned broom wins, it’s hard to be upset… Seventh Inning Stretch…

People who complain about the format of March Madness (see above) are simply complainers. See RUNDOWN, page 26

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Imprint, Friday, March 18, 2011

NHL needs to solve headshots to become relevant

Season in review: Basketball

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he sports world is certainly at a crossroads; or at least, the first signs of a crossroads are now evident. On Friday, the NFL officially locked out its players. The players retaliated quickly by decertifying their union and suing the owners. The charade had gone on long enough. It was time to make like Sammi and Ronnie from Jersey Shore and just duke it out. We all know that eventually, the two sides will get back together. The only real question is for how long will they stay apart. This whole scenario is more interesting though. Several NBA sources, quoted by ESPN and SI.com, seem to think that the basketball off-season could very well get uglier than the scenario that has played out for the NFL. In other words, there is a very real chance that in the coming year, sports fans could be without both the NFL and NBA for an extended period of time. That’s like telling TMZ that Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen are being confined to their houses — it’s a bit troublesome. Of course, the two potential lockouts are good for one group of people, at least — those in charge of the NHL have to be happier than Britney Spears searching for a boyfriend at a trailer park. There’s no doubt that the NHL has an overwhelming market share

here in Canada, but ever since its inception, the NHL has struggled to gain any momentum in the U.S. Ratings have been mostly solid now for hockey, and it would appear that most teams are being somewhat successful financially. But there is a certain “little brother” vibe that exists between the NHL and the other major sports (NFL, NBA, MLB). You get the impression that if the sporting world were the members of ‘N SYNC, the NHL would be Chris Kirkpatrick (who?). With that being said, it becomes clear that the NHL is also entering a critical stretch. For anywhere between one to four months, the NHL could be the only professional sport (discounting soccer, which could also potentially benefit from this). This means that if there ever was a chance to hook American viewers, it would be coming now. Given that fact, it becomes obvious that the NHL, right now, needs to have its best product available. What does that mean? It means your star players must be playing, and invariably means the head honchos running the NHL have to be considerably scared by the recent Sidney Crosby rumours. It came out last week, in some reports, that Crosby’s family was encouraging the phenom to hang up his skates for good, since his rehabilitation (if you can call it that) was inching along slowly. In recent years, the sports community has reached a

tipping point on its public view of the seriousness of concussions. There is no doubt now that concussions, severe or not so severe, can have future impact as a player ages — how much impact still needs to be determined, yet the early results look ugly. Anyone who is realistic about head injuries can see the logic behind Crosby retiring early; he’s made a ton of money already, won a Stanley Cup, won MVP, and won an Olympic gold medal. He has accomplished a great deal in a very short amount of time, and is certainly not suffering financially. Is potentially chasing down Gretzky’s records worth limiting or shortening his life after hockey? That’s the sort of question Crosby has to ask himself. It’s difficult for NHL fans to be confronted with this situation. On one hand, Crosby is the league’s best and brightest star, a singular talent unlike anyone else in the league. There is no doubt that, given this opportunity, having Crosby play would help put the best product on the ice. Equally important is Crosby’s overall health going forward; is it worth him putting himself out there, with the potential of one more huge hit devastating a head that clearly has already been jostled with? In the end it’s Crosby’s decision — if he hangs them up, it could mean a concussion, of sorts, for the NHL’s golden opportunity.

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disappointing season for the women’s basketball team concluded mercifully after the team dropped all 22 of their contests this past season. Going into the season, the team was rebuilding with an almost completely revamped roster. With just one senior forward in Meghan Martyna, the team wasn’t predicted to take the league by storm, if only based on a lack of experience. Kicking off their season with consecutive losses eventually snowballed into an all-out forgettable season. Despite the team’s spirited attempt to keep pace with their opponents, the Warriors simply didn’t look to be on the same level as their opponents this year. There were games where they stayed close with their opponents at the half, only to see the other team’s experience take over and the game became out of reach. Waterloo was third last in the country this year, averaging just over 46 points a game. Part of the problem can be attributed to their second-worst free throw percentage. At just 59 per cent, the team didn’t take full advantage of the charity stripe, costing the team precious points in the game. Having a lot of new players on the team also meant there was an adjustment period where the players learned how to play together. Lack of familiarity with their teammates was evident in their propensity for making bad passes. Their 27.3 turnovers a game disrupted any form of offensive flow that the team tried to build. Turnovers are directly correlated with a team’s ability to win. Brandon University, the second-worst team in terms of turnovers, was one of two other teams in the country without a win. A lack of successful passing, coupled with a lack of scoring also led to a dismal 8.6 assists per game. Individually, second year guard Erin Tilley led the team with 9.3 points per game, 1.7 assists per game, and just over 5 rebounds a game. Her outstanding play led to her being named the Warriors’ Athlete of the Week once this season. As the team matures for the future, the focus will be on whether the cohesion between the players can take shape. With a year of experience and a new incoming class of prospective players, there is optimism that next year will not be a repeat of this past season.

he women’s hockey team suffered some growing pains this season. The Warriors finished at the bottom of the OUA with just four wins in 27 games, and two overtime losses, good for 10 points. The Warriors got out of the gate very slowly this season, with losses in their first seven games and earning points in only one of those games. Their first victory was a big road upset in Windsor on Oct. 31, a 2-1 victory. Warriors rookie net minder Martina Michaud was the key in the upset with an astounding 53 saves. The Windsor Lancers were ranked seventh at the time. Waterloo’s second win came during the annual Think Pink Weekend in Waterloo. The Warriors defeated the York Lions 3-1 and once again, the key was the play of Michaud. She made 45 saves in this one. In all four victories for the Warriors this season, Michaud was the key. Waterloo will look to improve on this disappointing season in 2011-2012. “ Our large group of first year players now knows exactly what it takes to compete at this level, and they’ll all be experienced next year,” said Michaud. “Most of our games were very close, so if we just give that extra effort in our games next year, we very well could be winning more g ames.” Michaud finished with a 4-18 record, but posted an impressive .911 save percentage, with a goals against average of 3.36. “I wanted to prove to myself, our coaches, and to other teams that I belonged in this league. I’ve worked really hard on and off the ice, and it’s been giving me good results.” Michaud sighted some strengths and possible improvements for next season. “Playing the puck and really helping out my defence and has become one of my strengths this year. I’ve been doing it more than I have in any other season. I’ll be working on my physical fitness during the offseason to give me that bit of extra speed next season,” the net minder said. The focus will now turn to next season where most of the returning Warriors will be more experienced. “We’re planning on coming back next season 100 per cent right from the start, because every game matters.” Waterloo had big problems scoring this season. Their top scorer was Caitlin Bridges who posted 13 points to lead the team.

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Volleyball

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ith a record of 7-12 for the 2011 season, the women’s volleyball team was unable to qualify for playoffs. Entering the season, the roster was stocked with rookies, and head coach Gabriele Jobst knew the road ahead was going to be tough. “My main focus was to ensure that the team really understood our playing style and improved our fundamental skill and tactical development,” said Jobst. The youth and inexperience of the team was exposed midway into the season, after the team battled to a 3-3 record. Facing off against the top teams of Queen’s, Guelph, McMaster, and Western, the team dropped all four series, three of which were sweeps. Despite all the challenges and adversity that the team faced during the season, there were still bright spots that made this learning process that much more gratifying. “As far as our new players coming in, Meagan Loveday had a pretty good season overall. She helped in a variety of positions. She switched positions towards the end of the season. Her original position was left side but she moved over to the right side and continued to be one of our top offensive killers,” said Jobst. For her outstanding play, Loveday was named the OUA West rookie of the year. “Being named rookie of the year is a great feeling. Knowing that coaches and others saw me as a player that excelled my first year is a great privilege, and I am honored to receive this award,” said Loveday. Jobst also spoke posititively about the play of the club’s veterans. “I think [Joanna Meltzer] had a stellar last half of the season and she was really a big reason why we had some successes in the second half.” said Jobst. Jobst also praised the play of Kayla Ng, the team’s setter. “She’s definitely one of those players I see doing a lot for us in the future, just because she was the one consistent, steady force out there that could help us throughout.” Since most of the team will be returning the following season, Jobst believes that this continuity will be one of the reason why this team can aim high for next season. “I’m confident our consistency of play will be better and our understanding of what it will take to be successful will allow us to compete at a higher level than we could achieve this past year.” Loveday echoed her coach’s feelings. “Playoffs are always on our minds and that will be a great goal for next year.” sports@imprint.uwaterloo.ca

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Cricket World Cup: Half Time Report

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St. Francis-Xavier forward Catie Gavin (#92) tries to deke past a University of Manitoba defender during the CIS Championships hosted last weekend by Wilfrid Laurier University at the Waterloo Memorial Rec Complex. McGill took home the crown after defeating St. FX 5-2 in the final game.

RUNDOWN: Blue Jays roster overhaul is for the better Continued from page 23

Overtime…

This is the most exciting tournament in sports. The one and done nature and the volatility of amateur athletes make for the most compelling three weeks on the sports calendar. The NBA could learn from their success (although if they haven’t by now they likely never will)… Does anyone else think that the Vancouver Canucks players wake up every morning and check their depth chart, just to make sure they aren’t dreaming? They’re playing at an entirely different level than the rest of the league and seem like a lock for at least the Conference Finals...

Don’t be discouraged if you look at the Blue Jays roster and realize that you likely wouldn’t recognize at least half of their players walking on the street. The Jays have undergone a massive overhaul the past few seasons and if you are a serious fan, you have to be pleased with that (although no amount of time should make you pleased that Halladay is gone). If the Jays stayed the course they would have played .550 baseball and maybe sniffed the playoffs in August a couple of years ago. It would not have yielded any productive results. Now the depth in their system is showing, and with a plethora of

high draft picks this year (which is supposedly a deep draft), things are looking up… Oversized hat tip to Milos Raonic for continuing his stellar season (even with back problems) and also for making tennis relevant to Canadians once again. If this sounds familiar, it should be, and it will continue to be for the foreseeable future… Shout out of the Week:

A sarcastic shout out to the crack squad of Campus Rec dodgeball officials who are attempting to take the “C” out of “SOC.” jsmith@uwaterloo.ca

igh scores, major upsets, and close encounters have been the major themes of the ICC Cricket World cup so far. The tournament has been an interesting affair, despite the doubters claiming that the major number of associate or low quality teams would ruin the tournament. How wrong they were. We are half way through the tournament, and I have to admit, next to the 1999 edition this has been the most exciting World Cup I have watched. The surprise team of the tournament has been the Irish. We saw what the men in green were capable of in the last World Cup. They beat Pakistan and put on a respectable show against the Indians this time around. They even stunned their English neighbours. Kevin O’Brien’s monumental knock against a decent England bowling attack has to go down in world cup history as the best ever. And the unlikely result is that the Irish have given themselves an outside chance to progress through their group into the quarter finals. Unfortunately, among the weaker teams, the Irish have been the only ones to produce a good showing. It has been a run-fest everywhere else. Australia, India, and South Africa have been able to dig in and smash 300 plus runs in almost every game. The flat tracks of the subcontinent have allowed batsman to play the big shots with ease. Virender Sehwag has been brutal against Bangladesh and South Africa, while his team mate Sachin Tendulkar has oozed class on his way to scoring two centuries. Ross Taylor, Kieron Pollard and Tillekeratne Dilshan have also had fun thrashing the bowling of the opposition to the boundary over and over again. While some fast bowlers like Kemar Roach and Zaheer Khan have had success on the flat tracks, it is the spinners who have had the rub of the green when it comes to bowling. Shahid Afridi of Pakistan and Sulieman Benn of West Indies, the tournament’s top two wicket takers, are the most notable examples. As teams have realised that spin and

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slow bowling is crucial, some have even taken to opening their bowling with spin. As a traditionalist, I prefer quick seam bowling to open the attack — but I can understand the value of this spin tactic. In fact, while the tournament has been dominated by the batsmen to this point, I believe it will be won by the team with the most wicket tacking bowlers. Runs alone cannot guarantee victory, as we’ve seen in the matches so far. India drew with England despite scoring 340 and then lost to South Africa after scoring 296, and England lost to Ireland after posting 327. While bowling seems to have taken a back seat, the teams must realise that if they are going to win the World Cup they are going to need to take wickets rather than containing runs — which on these pitches and conditions is almost impossible to do. The awesome batting has certainly been entertaining, though. This run-fest tournament has made for an exciting show where anything can happen. What’s even more exciting is that for the first time since 1999, there is no clear favourite to win. South Africa, India, Australia, and Sri Lanka are all tipped to win the trophy. Pakistan and New Zealand are both playing the role of dark horse of the tournament. In my opinion, though, the team with the best bowling attack and best rounded side is going to take this trophy. This is where I feel that sides such as India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka drop just short. India and Sri Lanka do not seem to have the bowling and Pakistan do not seem to have the batting. So with that in mind, I’m backing Australia to win it for the fourth straight time, but I am certainly not going to put my money on it. The remaining group fixtures and knock out games are going to be exciting, and I have a gut feeling that we are in for another shock or two. The bottom line? If you have not already been following this tournament, then I would strongly advise to start. You’re sure to witness some exciting moments.

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