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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 22 Mar 1989, p. 26

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PAGE 16 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 1989 Rushton theory is academic racism: WLU forum concludes The forum to discuss the conâ€" troversial theories of psychology professor Philippe Rushton is only the first step being taken by a group of faculty and students.A loosely knit but concerned group of students and faculty from Wilftd Laurier University and University of Waterloo will be investigating how articles such as Rushton‘s get published in acaâ€" demic journals. As well, said Doug McKenzieâ€"Mohr, who modâ€" Chronicle Staff Something must be done to stop future Rushtons, agreed a public forum at Wilfrid Laurier Univerâ€" sity last Sunday. 159 Erb St W Waterioo. Ontano N2L 1V2 (519) 885â€"1810 Since 1978 DON‘T PANIC! N( :h if E_A ws5) ~Axx +‘ Gabre TELEFLORAS FRENCH TULIP BOWL BOUQUET £ & y 4A t 3 9-:’ ig " 1,’ [ + SA _A . Z.' 4 â€"â€" 2Â¥ &n & ~ If the steering of your frontâ€" or rearâ€"wheel drive vehide is making you shaky. . . FOR EASTER MARCH 2s See Us At Our New Location SUNSHINE MARINE (off Weber St. North behind Waterloo Inn) 66 Schaeter St., Waterioo 886â€"1930 The Centerpiece Of Your Easter Holiday. LTD. erated the twoâ€"hour forum, the group will be contacting the Caâ€" nadian Pyschology Association. The five presenters blasted Rushton‘s theories as scientificalâ€" ly inaccurate and racist. The forum held at WLU was initiated following the presentaâ€" tion of the University of Western Ontario professor‘s research papâ€" er on the evolutionary biology and hereditary traits of Oriental, whites and blacks in January. The presentation, made to the American Association for the Advancement of Science in San Francisco argued, among other topics, that blacks were intellecâ€" tually inferior to whites, and Then it‘s high time you came in for a thorough inspection by your AUTOPRO underâ€"theâ€"car specialist AUTOPRO offers you more W National guarantee W Professional AND Free inspection Colonial Acres Plaza 373 Bridge St. W. Waterloo 746â€"5456 , We Deliver 4 uxt A member of whites to Orientals. Rushton also maintains blacks are more at risk from AIDS than other races beâ€" cause they have less sexual and temperamental restraint. McKenzieâ€"Mohr, a psychology professor at WLU, said discussion of Rushton‘s theories had perâ€" meated class discussions and it was felt a forum would be the best way to air concerns. The group, said McKenzieâ€" Mohr, will be approaching the Canadian Pyschology Association "to try to find out what kind of policy we can put forward to make sure the review process for conferences as well as journals is Highest quality leather loveseat in a beautiful supple, taupe leather Fabulous black oak wall unit imported from Germany. 116 inch unit features indirect lighting, T.V. section with biâ€"fold doors, fold down bar, and more. 33999 ONE ONLY, REG. $8031.................... f 1 ONE ONLY, REG. $3109.................... _ " NVW PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE AT THESE cLEAnâ€"outT Prices EXAMPLES: (Continued on page 18) All items are one only * Small delivery charge on clearâ€"out items Jnfy All items subject to prior sale * All sales cash, Visa or MasterCard ALL THESE SPECIALS ARE Tine Turniture 50"~ OFF.; COME EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION A.R. (Andre) Lavole RETIRINGâ€"AnnuiTY OR RRIE? w........\\.... ©1549, R] : For more information and a free copy of A Personal Tax Plan Call one of us and find out how to get the most out of your hard earned RRSP dollars. y 279 Weber St. N. N2J 3H8 885â€"4000 call or write today. The Mutual Group MORE! Tomorrow

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