m mm or kwmm w r a K m r Of w m m - 4 APR 1986 * A f'R 1986 a m * u t t t f r Auckland University Students Association, Incorporated FREE Our Beloved VOL 60, NO. 6: 1 APRIL, 1986. Deputy-Leader, Nuclear Scientist rejects "Star Richard Steel, Wars". EDITORS shows intrepid determination in page 3 Nuclear Scientist Rejects VIEW fighting corruption "Star W ars". CRACCUM is a source of free expression and information for the Auckland University Dr Hugh de W itt, Senior Physicist Students and the University Community. — The SHOCK story on page 23. at the Livermore National Laboratory, said that the concept of a "perfect This weeks CRACCUM featuring the population defence of the United States is technically unfeasible for ★ Arts in Review many decades, if not a century." ★ Music While on a brief visit to Auckland, RICHARD STEEL he spoke with Craccum reporter ★ Theatres’ Film Galleries Elizabeth Pritchett. Dr de Witt has I f , access to classified material on nuclear ★ Books MURDER weapons research being carried out at Livermore, although he does not work ★ t .v . in Quad ? on nuclear arms developm ent. Intrigue surrounds "Continuation of S tar W ars is ★ Previews Anti-Watson moves. endangering arms control After discussing the petitidn of 20 negotiations," he said. See next members calling for a Special General week's Craccum for the interview. Meeting of the Association, Executive decided not to call a meeting because, subsequently and before Executive had a t met to discuss the petition, a letter was 'S\ received from three of the petitioners wishing to withdraw their names, announced the AUSA Secretary, Pilar An Award for Alba. Consitutionally, before a Meeting Our Beloved Leader I can be called, there must be a motive signed by 20 members. Big Concert Executive decided, therefore, before any meeting is called, to contact for Greenpeace the rest of the petitioners asking them A rock concert in aid of the R ainbow 'ABOVE if, in the light of the three names Warrior w ill be held at the M o u n t withdrawn, they wished to continue Smart Stadium. International acts 'Voted Top Salons — with the petition. include Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Mens and Ladies, C raccum ’s Legal Correspondent and Graham Nash, while local top acts comments that this seems a rather [include Split Enz (reunited especially 4 uears running by ingenious way to handle an for this benefit concert), Topp Twins, Metro readers unprecedented situation. She notes and Herbs. Details can be found on the that there appears to be no reason why any other Association members may back cover of this issue. <3? not also write to the Executive asking Executive Elections... and th e w in n e r is ... DOW NTOW NI • C IT Y that their name be added to the from the envelope the following were elected Executive representatives for 1986:- 790-987 Petition. K’R O A D • CITY Mercury II presents Election 734-232 THE NORMAL LORNE STREET • C ITY HEART Winners ! 390-689 BY Larry Kramer Drama about AIDS For full results and voting figures, see the feature presently playing on Page 3 of this issue. International Affairs Officer: BROADWAY ~ Fraser Wood. 'There can be little doubt that it is the / Overseas Students O ffic e r: most outspoken play - Frank Rich NY Times Eric Teokotai. Societies Representative: Directed by David Stewart. Paul Sonne $7 off $5 off HO off «5 off To SAT APRIL 12 Media Officer: LADIES CUT MENS CUT PERM HENNA COMB ON SEMI- John Pagani. & BLOW WAVE & BLOW WAVE OR HIGHLIGHTS PERMANENT COLOURS Bookings 33-859 Only $5.00 Students. Special Mercury Sports Officer: CUT OUT THIS ADVERT A N D PRESENT TO OBTAIN DISCOUNT Jill Segedin. Stan by A ir-Fare 2 CRACCUM 1 APRIL 1986 NOTICES OF INTEREST f TRAVEL 1966 CAPPING CONTROLLER May holidays are a few GET YOUR NEWS, VIEWS, AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY Applications are invited for the weeks away so if you haven't position of 1986 Capping Controller. NOTICES AND MEETING DATES STUDENTS ASSOCIATION booked your travel yet please Applications should be made in AND TIMES INTO CRACCUM ... writing and should include details of NOW Functions Department do so now - or there will be the applicant(s) relevant experience Our fully qualified and professional less alternatives w e can offer and an outline of plans for the Capping SHADOWS open Monday - team is ready to meet all your you. Festival. They should be in the hands Friday from 4.00pm each day, function requirements. Destinations that are of of the Secretary at the Executive for students with I.D. and good value n o w are Meeting of Wed 9th April 1986 to be two accompanied guests. * CONFERENCES * SEMINARS Australia, Noumea and Fiji, held in the Council Room Commencing Full bar and live at 6.30pm when applications will close. * BIRTHDAYS Low season to Australia is entertainment nightly ($1 * WEDDINGS J u n e /J u ly from $478.00 Pilar Alba cover charge Friday only) * SOCIALS return. Secretary Remember University o f Auckland * LUNCHEONS Special fares are available * BUSINESS EVENTS Open Day is Saturday 3 May! Friends for Asian students travelling and Students Welcome. BY-ELECTION For Bookings home to Singapore and \1 Contact Mr STAN LOCKIE Malaysia - one way and Nominations are invited for the SCHOOL OF MUSIC Catering Manager return with stopovers in LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES Executive position of: Phone 390-789 Ext 804 Australia allowed. MAIDMENT THEATRE 1.05pm Administrative Vice President Heading to Europe - try The term of office will be from the term Series starts - Friday, 7 and some interesting stopovers SRC Age of appointment to 31 December, 1986. continues EVERY Friday during term. SHADOWS An honorarium is payable for this FREE! on the way - for a little more WEDNES position. you could visit places like QUAD UNIVERSITY CHOIRS - There are still HOURS Each member of the Association is places left in both the UNIVERSITY Mondays - Thursdays 4pm to 1 0pm. Hong Kong, Delhi, Bangkok, eligible for nomination for any one of (1st Day a1 CHORAL SOCIETY (open to any Fridays 12 noon to 2pm. 4pm to 11 pm. New York, Bali and many these positions provided that her/his Varsity. member of the University), and the ($1.00 cover charge) more - come see us for subscription has been paid BEFORE Agenda: UNIVERSITY SINGERS (entry by 1st Monday of the Month 4pm to nominations. details. Represei audition). If you are interested in 7.30pm . 8pm to 10pm (Women only). Nominations must be in writing and CAMPUS TRAVEL. Top (N om ina joining either choir please contact Every Tuesday, Happy Hour 6pm to signed by at least three (3) members Floor, S tu d e n t Union brackets) Karen Grylls, Room 15, School of 7pm half price on draught beer and other than the nominee. Nomination AUSA COI Music, Ext 7482. wine! Building, Ph 735-265. forms are available from the Admission to Students with Uni I.D. 1. Craccui (4 position Association receptionist during office LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE and two accompanied guests. hours. 2. Societi every Monday, Tuesday and Where do you get ARA Bus Tickets positions) Nominations close with the on campus? Answer: Campus Travel, Secretary at the closing of the AUSA Thursday from now until the 3. Publical Top Floor, by the Craccum office of Executive meeting to be held on second week of Term III. • Contributions Welcomed... 4. Campu the Student Union Building, 10 - 4pm Board (2 p Wednesday 9th of April 1986. The By- Room D, 4th Floor of Main So you've got something to daily. Bring your 1986 I.D. Card. election will be held on 16th and 17th 5. Sports Library/Law Building 12.00 - say, to tell, or perhaps sell. April, 1986. positions) 2.00pm . Send it into Craccum. 6. Shadov Pilar Alba (2positior Secretary 26.3.86 7. Aucklai TYPESETTING - Ctte of Nominations are open for two members of the position) Typesetting of posters, books, Executive to be members of the Disciplinary UNIVERS Committee. catalogues, programmes, poetry, 1. A ud The Committee consists of the President or invitations, business cards, newspaper Chapman in her/his absence, the Administrative Vice BREAKFASTS: copy, small publications. Contact 2. Studem President (who is the Chairperson) and two other A U SA Typesetter, Barbara Hendry, Ph 3. Recreal members of the Executive appointed from time 390-789 ext 827. If there is no reply, 4. Theatri to time for this purpose by the Executive. please leave your name and phone Rushton) The Committee meets at such times as the Available from 7.30am in the Cafe number with AUSA Receptionist and 5. Sports < Chairperson deems fit and has power to regulate your call will be returned. its own procedure. Nominations close and an Election will be 2. W ebber That autor held at the next Executive Meeting, to be held Craccum is an open forum for all Wednesday, 9th April, 1986, in the Council to any mei groups to present news of meetings, Room commencing at 6 p.m. made agai AGM's, regular events etc. Our Pilar Alba, allegation pidgeon hole and and box for copy is Secretary. however 1 always open for material when the limited to 1 Studass offiais! 3. Steel/ That SRC • In need of hard cash in a lecture ev; flash? Forget those fancy request t plastic machines downunder: . CAMPUS RADIO necessary thunder your fast for sale item B F M 4. Steel/ up and into C ra c c u m pronto. 91. 8 f m That SRC And we don't cost you a cent, ALIVE 7 to 1am evaluation university florin, or a peso! Write the w ee k d a ys lecturers details down clearly and with news 8, 9am; 12, 5 & university contact address and phone 6pm and the magazine hour 1:1 basis.