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UBC braces for Big Mac attack by Andy Barham AMS businesses in SUB, and says McDonald's is coming to UBC. the franchise will poorly affect the The fast-food giant will take up image ofthe university as a whole. residence in a mini-mall currendy "I think that having the first thing under construction at the Campus that you see on University Boule­ Village, according to local busi­ vard coming into campus being nessman Sandy Chow, who leases the golden arches is really tacky. the site. The completed building, "I certainly don't think it re­ which will sit on the old Kinko's flects the collegiate atmosphere or site, will also contain a grocery particularly adds anything to a store, a photocopy service, and a setting which is incredibly beauti­ sub-level food fair. ful. In fact, I think it mars it." Rumours of McDonald's com­ Ron Marcu, President and ing to campus have been circulat­ CEO for McDonald's Western ing for several months, but the Canada Division, however, actual fact of its arrival seems to doesn't see a problem. "I guess, have taken most of the commu­ from my point of view—and I'm a nity by surprise. little biased-I think it'll look UBC's manager of media rela­ great." tions Stephen Crombie said he The site is owned by the Pro­ sees no real problem with vincial Crown Lands Office but is McDonald's setting up shop near administered by the University the entrance to campus. "It's re­ Endowment Lands. UEL man­ ally no different than Kinko's Cop­ ager Bruce Stenning said that as ies, or a bank, or another pizza long as McDonald's complies EVERY STUDENT'S DREAM — McDonald's Golden Arches will soon grace the campus of UBC. fcNN KIJO PHOTO restaurant or whatever. I suppose with existing UEL by-laws, there if McDonald's sees a market, then is nothing to stop the restaurant they have a right to go in there if from leasing space from Mr POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT they can get permission from Chow. whoever's administering the Many local residents and busi­ land." nesses are unhappy with Chow's Faculty of Arts profs want Alma Mater Society president plan to bring in a McDonald's. Janice Boyle worries that the ar­ Kathleen Yuen, proprietor ofthe rival of a McDonald's will threaten continued on page 4 admissions reopened by James Conley tions without evidence and the unsure of how to interpret or ap­ Five professors in the Faculty department as a whole has been proach. "It's critical that this issue No income tax on student loans of Arts will forward a resolution injured. I felt that it was important be examined by both students and by Matt Thompson "scoop," despite the fact that the to faculty members at a special to forward this resolution," Kotwal faculty," Ratner said, "rather than Students worried over a re­ federal Liberals have said they've meeting September 7 asking Presi­ said. "The committee is something be quiedy forgotten." ported federal plan forcing them been interested in income contin­ dent Strangway to re-open gradu­ altogether different." Heidi Peterson, president ofthe to repay their loans through in­ gency since Bill C-28, the legis­ ate admissions to the department Ed Hundert, Head of Arts One, Graduate Student Society, ex­ come tax can relax, says Cana­ lation which introduced changes of Political Science. also described his roles with the pressed concern at the role of the dian Alliance of Student Associa­ to the student loan program, was Three of the five faculty mem­ committee and the drafting ofthe ad hoc committee in relationship tions president Alex Usher. passed more than 15 months ago. bers responsible for the document resolution to be unrelated. "The to the problem as a whole. "Why "It's certainly not happening in Usher said using the income currendy serve on an ad hoc com­ committee is concerned with fu­ has this committee been estab­ B.C. any time soon," Usher said tax system to have students repay mittee struck by Dean of Arts ture events rather than what's al­ lished to examine the report when Monday. loans is especially unwieldy given Patricia Marchak to forward rec­ ready occurred. I feel there is no Dean Marchak has come out so Concerns that the federal gov­ recent changes to the student ommendations based upon the conflict of interest in being in­ strongly against it? The whole ernment was considering further loans program, which transfered McEwen report. volved in both of them." thing has the appearance of being changes to the student loan pro­ responsibility for loan collection The conclusions ofthe commit­ Committee chair Herbert stage-managed. I find the idea that gram were sparked by a story to banks. tee are not yet finalized and dis­ Rosengarten, Head of English, certain members of the commit­ published in the August 14 edi­ "[Income tax repayment] only cussion is expected to continue was surprised to hear of the reso­ tee are also involved in the draft­ tion of the eastern Canadian Sun tends to work if your creditor is into the Winter session. Members lution. "I wasn't aware that this ing of this resolution disturbing. newspaper chain. The story was the government," Usher said. of the committee emphasize that resolution had been drafted or that When the GSS was asked to for­ subsequently picked up by both "Under the new bank deals-and their task is to make recommen­ these people were involved. ward a student representative to The Vancouver Sun and Province. this is the same federally and pro- dations for future policy, not to When the committee meets this the committee, we were asked to According to Usher, the whole vincially—your creditor is the pass judgment on what has tran­ Thursday I'm sure this will be a provide a student with no other thing was simply a misunder­ bank. And I'm. not sure why or spired in Political Science. topic of discussion." involvement with the issue. I won­ standing on the part of a Sun re­ how you would use the income Ashok Kotwal, Head of Eco­ The immediate future of Politi­ der why the faculty weren't asked porter. tax system directly, why you nomics, insists that his involve­ cal Science is undetermined. the same." Usher says the confusion was would use crown resources, to ment in the drafting of the resolu­ Kotwal, when asked how he felt Marguerite Chiarenza, Head of over Finance Minister Lloyd recover private debt." tion asking that Poli Sci graduate the faculty would react to the reso­ Hispanic and Italian Studies, the Axworthy's August 1 announce­ What the government has admissions be reopened and his lution was unsure. "I do not know third member ofthe ad hoc com­ ment that the federal government said, Usher explained, is that it is membership on the ad hoc com­ how the faculty will vote on the mittee involved in the drafting of was still "open for business" on willing to pursue pilot projects in mittee do not represent a conflict issue but I believe it is important the resolution, was unavailable for income contingency, a proposal income contingency with any of interest. "It is important that the to present it." comment. Fellow committee that would link students' loan re­ province that is interested in do­ department of Political Science be Sociology professor Bob members Jillian Creese and payments with their income level. ing so. So far, only Ontario has re-opened. The McEwen report Ratner described the response to George Egerton refused comment The Sun jumped on shown signs of taking the feds up was very badly done, full of pro­ the McEwen report on campus as on the issue. 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How to Join The Ubyssey's staff in four easy steps: Agenda for Ubyssey Staff meeting: Friday, August 25, 1995. 12:30 pm (1) Find SUB 241K, or call us at 822—2301 1. Chair & minute taker (2) Volunteer to do something, producton, news reporting, photography etc. 2. Show us your vacation snapshot (3) Make three contributions to the paper, "editorial functions" as defined in The 3. Representing the paper Ubyssey Publications Society Bylaws. 4. First September issue (4) Read the Constitution and Bylaws of the Society and agree to abide by them. 5. Reminder about Saturday Production 6. Open House story meeting 7. Staff cards Come meet the cwazy sex wabbits with The Ubyssey 8. Other business learn production skills & other important things resident technoweenie will tell all Saturday Ipm SUB 24IK t-AMS Update SUB Renovations

he Renovations Planning Group, in response to sofas and chairs and a fresh coat of paint (it's been 28 The kinds of travel in each of these environments vary: numerous comments about the appearance of the years since the last paint job in some areas). Renovations Long arcs in outer space, landing zones on the moon, T building, and in conjunction with more ambitious will be completed by the end of September. hiking trails over difficult terrestrial terrain, and sailing plans to provide additional student space, undertook an courses responding to winds on the ocean. architectural study to reverse the 'tired building syndrome.' In refurbishing the public areas of the Student Union To accomplish this study and to define reasonable areas Building, we see two distinct needs: to improve light levels Light is radiant energy which brings life, interacting for reworking, given that the building is an ongoing for safe activity and to enhance these areas with with users to facilatate progress. All that we know about operation, a strategy of splitting the building into precincts metaphoric meaning. The two areas identified for lighting the universe originates from light, and light guides us on was devised with each precinct having its own architectural improvement are: the active, linear concourse and the our path through life toward spritual enlightenment. Light programme. To maintain the consistency of design intent quieter, reflective conversation lounge. is a manifestation of the creative, and symbolizes eternity. across these areas, a statement of planning goals and objectives was prepared. Our metaphoric concept is: These light modulators are hopeful future-oriented We IWOgnize the need to "Students are on a vital yet sculptures which will bring an unearthly optimism to the The planning strategies focussed on a building for make possible a building difficult developmental journey. improved Student Union Building. A speakers'platform, students, and towards developing a sense of community Life is transitional and this a permanent speaker system and a mural commemorating within the student membership and externally to other free Of concerns for j0urney can be difficult. At times the 'Great Trek' to be completed by UBC students in groups within society. Specific directions for the architecture physical safety. the pathway is defined, but it October, will galvanize this area as the center of student of the building recognized the need to provide a circulation may be uncharted and activity. structure within and to make possible a building which ^^———•^^^—^^^— unknown. The traveller passes created an environment free of concerns for physical through strange places with fear and danger as a safety. In Phase One, the AMS was committed to companion, yet there are discoveries and revelations Members of the Renovations Planning Group: upgrading the lighting and conversation pit areas on the along the way. Above all else, there remains hope for the Am Johal, Chair - 822-3961 main concourse. future." Michael Kingsmilt, Designer - 822-5000 Michael Blackman, Engineering Rep. However, funds were far from unlimited and a strategy Our response has been to design a series of charts Lisa Cohen, F & N Sciences Rep. of reinforcing the best and i^i^i^i^i^i^i^i^i^i^n and paths though mythical landscapes which will be Nicola Ashurst, Agriculture Rep. upgrading the worst was precisely executed by a local sculptor. adopted to avoid the A strategy of reinforcing CynthiaWickstrom, Finance Com. Rep. Joe Cheng, SAC Rep. modification of quality areas. tne best an(| upgrading The suspended dishes in the conversation lounge are Presently underway is the overall charts identifying the astral and terrestrial Ryan McCuaig, Member-at-Large work identified as the west the worst was adopted to environments. Applied shapes allude to selected areas Next meeting is at 5 pm, September 7th in side precinct/main concourse avojj (he modification of which relate to the more detailed maps in the concourse. renovation. Within the scope Rm. 224 of SUB. of work is the remodelling of quality areas. The lateral troughs crossing the concourse respond the conversation lounge to ^^^^^^^^^^^^— to the activity and movement there with complementary All meetings are open to students of UBC. accomodate a future entry from the west side of the rhythms and more precise charts. Here, the pathways of building, a new lighting system which is being fabricated the traveller are shown in detail, as well as patterns and by a local metal artist, a hard-wood floor, refurbishg of symbols defining places on one's journey.

ALMA MATER SOCIETY STUDENT SOCIETY OF UBC Prepared by your Student Society news Maple trees granted stay of execution by Charlie Cho not individual trees that one The chainsaws have been si­ could argue for cutting down," he lenced. After the removal of said. "But to bring down an ex­ twenty-six silver maple trees on cess of two hundred trees, for University Boulevard, Transpor­ dendrological reasons-I will not tation and Highways Minister endorse." Jackie Pement declared a mora­ Kronzucker feels that most of torium last Wednesday in re­ the trees could be saved if they sponse to public outcry. were properly pruned. "You have Kate Roach, the ministry's to maintain...a regular pruning project manager, will form a exercise, which is necessary every board to review the health ofthe other year, sometimes every maples. Candidates for the panel year," he said. "Of course, that's include the curator of Van Dusen costlier than cutting down the Gardens, a certified arbourist, a entire row of trees completely, former urban forester, and a bota­ which is what they're opting for." nist. The oldest of the trees are A public forum on the fate of about 75 years old. "Silver ma-

"I'm not saying that there are not individual trees that one could argue for cutting down, but to bring down an excess of two hundred trees, for dendrological reasons -I will not endorse." - Botany Prof Herbert Kronzucker

the trees will be held in mid-Sep­ pies can get much older than the tember. The forum will include ones you have on University presentations of cross-sections of Boulevard," said Kronzucker. the felled trees and possible "Silver maple, in its natural habi­ choices for replacements. "It will tat, [lives] from 120 to 200 years." be an open session for comments Roach believes that the trees' and it will be an information ses­ less than ideal environment will sion for people who want to know significantly shortens their more," said Roach. lifespan to 75 to 80 years. UBC Botany Prof Herbert Kronzucker says that the silver maple trees that were being cut down on CHRIS NUTTALL-SMITH PHOTO According to Roach, inde­ "They've got compacted root sys­ University Boulevard are still healthy. pendent arbourists who evaluated tems. They've got nowhere to get the trees concluded that fifty-nine any nutrients. No one's fed them were prone to "collapse on their for years, fertilized them, or done Peer Program aims to help international own volition, either from too anything," she said. much weight on the top, stem She also cautions against prun­ students adjust to life at UBC campus failure through the main portion ing the older maples. Pruning of the trunk, or base failure." exposes the inner tissue of the by Andy Ferris the benefits for both students. pant in the program in 1990, Ken McGregor, a certified tree, leaving it vulnerable to other Newly arrived international Kitreal Chin acted as a peer to found the program to be "a very arbourist hired by the ministry to hazards. "We found a number of students often have a difficult an international student. "What big help. I knew a few people off determine which trees needed to trees that had termite infestation time adjusting to life at UBC. The [the program] did was match me campus, but not on campus." be removed, agreed there are se­ as well as carpenter ants," she Peer Program, a volunteer effort up more or less with someone I Some major changes are rious problems with them. "The said. initiated by International Student would be compatible with... Say planned for this year's Peer Pro­ Services, matches these students if I wanted to learn a second Ian- number one hazard is the decay But Kronzucker argued that gram. The program has received with UBC peers to help with the progressing into the canopy proper pruning should be part of a substantial increase in funding transition to life in Canada and where the tree turns into multi­ normal maintenance for the trees. from the university's Teaching on campus. ple stems," he said. "It's not a "The trees are doing fine right "All sorts of and Learning Enhancement Karen Hallett, the program Fund. Hallett says the added matter of the trees falling down, now. Is [pruning] a shock? Will it symptoms arise it's weak points where they kill the tree? In most cases, it will coordinator says the program funding will make it possible to branch out." not. If pruning is done properly, operates as a "buddy system" to when you're going bring together as many as 224 pairs, as compared to last year's However, Dr. Herbert it will do nothing to the maple provide foreign students with a through cross- 25. Kronzucker, a UBC Botany pro­ stem," he said. support network. "Cultural ad­ justments [are] the really big fessor whose area of expertise is There are still twenty-four sil­ cultural transition..." "There has never been any ones," Hallet said. "There's the tree physiology, does not feel that ver maples which are classified by Karen Hallett funding before for any kind of daily stuff like life skills, banking, removal of the trees is appropri­ the Ministry as "hazardous or un­ Peer Program coordinator advertising," says Hallett. "We're buying bus tickets, finding a place ate. "I'm not saying that there are due risk trees". trying to really put the push on." to live. International students will also "All sorts of symptoms arise guage like French I could specify have their own orientation week when you're going through cross- whom I wanted. They would try for this first time this year. Hallet cultural transition, and [students] and match you up with [a French hopes to recruit a large number can become quite severely de­ speaker]." of international students there, pressed." Hallett expanded on the ben­ but adds *it doesn't work if you The program prefers under­ efits for Canadian participants. can't get the Canadian students graduates in their third and fourth "There is the immediate reward to be the peer." years, graduate students, and of volunteering. You're doing Interested UBC or interna­ mature students. One ofthe goals something that's extremely use­ tional students can pick up appli­ is to match participants' study ful, altruistic really." cation forms from International areas and hobbies to maximize Tomoko Kitayama, a partici­ House or call 822-5021.

Thursday, August 24,1995 The Summer Ubyssey talking heads

The Ubyssey went out and asked students the following question:

"How do you feel about McDonald's on campus?" Ian McKinnon, 3rd year Creative Writing: Lea Anne Brueton, Masters student in Plan­ photos by Andy Bonfield "I think it sucks. We have the AMS outlets which em­ ning: "It sounds good. It's free enterprise, that's the ploy students. I don't think there's any way McDonald's way UBC seems to work, so if it affects Food Services, is going to employ students and if they do it will cer­ if it makes them more competitive then so be it." tainly be at a lower wage than either the AMS or people who work for CUPE will ever earn.''

Cory Fawcett, 1st year Dentistry: "I want my Hiroshi Matsuzawa, 3rd year Arts: "I think it's Jacquie Dyck. 4th year Human Kinetics: "Great! SUBWAY back!" good. There's not much cheap eating at UBC. It's not I'll need a place to work when I graduate. Would that convenient to classes but it's good to have a vari­ you like fries with that?" ety here." WAVAW/Rape Crisis Centre Big Mac continued from page 1 Women Needed fo do Red Star Restaurant cited gar­ The only parking in the area dent of Acadia Park, a nearby bage and litter as a chief concern. is the metered street parking housing project for students with Many University Hill residents along a short stretch of Univer­ families. "I hate the smell of it." Rape Crisis Work! are also worried over the lack of sity Blvd, and the UEL has no At least one local resident is parking available for the new intention of allocating more park­ pleased to see a McDonald's Are you pro woman? complex. ing space to the developer. coming. "They have good food," Marcu says he's aware of the Noise and smell were also said Kelly-anne, aged 8, when Do you want to end violence against women? parking problem. "We'd like to listed as potential problems. asked why she liked McDonald's. see more parking, but there isn't "We'll have to put up with their The restaurant is expected to the parking there, and there isn't sickening stench," said Mary open for business some time be­ Then our next volunteer training is for you, and we need much we can do about it." Berk, UBC law student and resi­ tween November and January. you to join us in this work! The next extensive training begins in September 1995 for twelve weeks, The Summer Ubyssey has finished publishing for Wednesdays 7-10pm & Sundays 11pm-5pm. this year. We want the women in the colle ctive to reflect the Fall publication for The Ubyssey begins Wedenesday, September 6,1995. diversity of women in our community. WAVAW Copy deadline for the first issue is Friday, September 1. encourages all women to join our volunteer traiing! other funky things: Childcare and transportation subsidies available. Sign *new time: Ubyssey staff meeting: Wednesday, August 30, 1995. 12:30pm language interpreters will be provided. Open House special issue story meeting: Come, share your ideas. Get funky assignments. We need writers, photogs, For more info &. an application -form please call graphic artists... WAVAW/RCC at: Thursday, August 31, 1:30pm. SUB241K 2G6-622.& (voice) or 25S-0110 (TTY)

The Summer Ubyssey August 24,1995 IMM* Musicolumn Opera a surreal packa The Verve - A Northern Soul [Virgin] Look, I gotta confess — I'm a real sucker for anything that's even remotely psychedelic. What can I say in my own self defense, except that — well, I sort of grew up listening to the Grateful Dead. Hell, they once played a gig at our rival high school back when I was a snotnosed young punk. Which kind of leads into what I think Verve sounds like. There does appear to be a Grateful Dead influence, circa the Live Dead album, at work in Verve's music. But then, there are echoes of vari­ ous incarnations of psychedelia, including, most noticeably, Echo and The Bunnymen. Even U2 circa Boy and Pink Floyd, back when Sid Barret was the mainstay of the band, get a bit more than just a look in. Oh dear, this does rather sound like the band's influences are protruding noticeably through their music. Alas, this is Lesley Ewen, Vaughn Fulford, and Andrew Johnston star in The Threepenny Opera. true. But what the hell? It's psychedelic, so who gives a fuck anyway? Not me. I just sit back and enjoy! Pass the cuchie, The Threepenny Opera era, such Brechtian techniques include a chorus of inon; I've got a midterm in Differential Equations tommorrow August 25 at Douglas Park; August 26 at prostitutes who, in denouncing women who don't and it's time to fry some brain cells ... - Andy the grate MacLean Park; August 27 at Nelson Park stand up for their rights, cite an article in the theatre by Martha Niessen company's publication which asserts that Brecht Michael Roe - Safe as Milk [Via] filched much of his text from a mistress. Listening to the final, fading notes on the 77s' last album, Bertolt Brecht changed the poeticface of Germany Such heavy irony blends perfectly with the play's Drowning with Land in Sight, I wondered how long newly with his provocative approach to communication. He overall cynicism. Imagine operatic voices singing: "The divorced 77s frontman Michael Roe could continue subject­ broke away from conventional drama by introducing world is full of shit / That's all there is to it / That's ing his bandmates to the highly personalized despair that had "epic theatre", whereby the songs ("works within the why it's so bloody boring." Overacting and exaggera­ obviously fuelled his post-connubial writings. He was writing work") and actors would reflect on the characters and tion combine with blunt vulgarity and jazzy rhythms great songs, but were these screams into the void really what the text during their performance. to create a unique, surreal package of offbeat expres­ the band wanted to say as a band? In Ruby Slippers' rendition of The Threepenny Op­ sion, all delivered in an outdoor setting. Apparently Roe himself was aware of this problem, hence this, his first solo album. The subterranean growl of 'The Stellazine Prophecy' recalls the menace of Browning's 'Snake', but by and large, Safe as Milk is a far more melancholic album than anything the 77s ever did. The wistful nostalgia of 'Holy Day' and the sorrowful plea of 'Ache Beautiful' bracket the album and keep its more optimistic elements on a cautious leash (but even these moments of hope, acoustic and ballady as they are, sound downright jaded). Personal pain can make for great art, and at his best, Roe is capable of drawing the listener into his woes and evoking a genuine sympathy, even empathy. But after two albums of this one-sided commisserating, I'm beginning to wonder what the * PEtfORWArAODttS ex-wife would have to say. LL AU „,u KEYBOARD, (By the way, the only edition of Safe as Milk available through the Canadian distributors inexplicably omits three of the better songs and screws up the order and the pacing of the rest of the album. Get the 12-song version if you can.)

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822-8246 or 822-3113 Political oppression and a teensy bit of revenge The Blue Kite and Beyond Rangoon deal with history; Desperado goes mainstream The Blue Kite ema for a few moments until I could bring Mariachi are notably absent from Des­ times he gets too serious. •, I agree it is the responsibility at the Ridge August 25 • 31 , my own emotions back under control. The perado (you can be funny in Hollywood, mfy&f^ym For this the blame must go to of free countries to take up their truth is, I felt like crying, despite know­ but not experimentally so), but the action Rodriguez. El Mariachi was a pure exer­ by Andy Barham struggle. Making a movie about Burma ing beforehand that something awful sequences are ridiculously, if enjoyably, cise in low-budget narrative, unfettered was probably a good idea. The film­ A blue kite flying overhead is the first would happen before the end of the over the top (Sam Raimi could learn from by grand moral statements and half-assed makers have their hearts in the right Crowds gather Under the Volcano image we see, as Tietou (Chen Xiaoman) movie. this guy), and the minor characters pep­ stabs at "redeeming value". It didn't mat­ place, but the fact remains that the Under the Volcano formers. Native traditional dancing, cutting describes the place where he grew up Apart from a few minor quibbles I had per laughs throughout the film. ter who the gunmen were, or why their aforementioned pamphlet is far more 11 days ago at Cates Park edge poetry, hardcow punk world music, as with the film — for example, we never Let's begin with the most minor of all: cartel existed, so long as they were shot. with his mother. As he describes The compelling than the film. Trust me, I've by Federico Barahona well as international short films, all in one Street of the Dry Well, the camera pans really get a glimpse into the character of Quentin Tarantino's Desperado sacrifices this amoral seen them both. location? down to street level, and we enter the Shujuan's third husband, Wu Leisheng purity by waxing eloquent on the In the first place. Beyond Rangoon "We don't know what this is in benefit of, but Strangely enough, most of this year's story. It is 1953, only four years after the (Guo Baochang), villains' drug trade, and offering is not really about the Burmese. It's the whatever cause it is, we support it," declared highlights took place on the second, more revolution which brought Mao stale moralistic commentary on the story of an American doctor, Laura the lead singer of Victoria's cow punk goddesses. intimate, stage. The beats and rhythms of Zedong to power, and Josef side. In addition, its final left-field Bowman (Patricia Arquette), who is The Vinaigrettes, summing up the mood at this Ramon Flores and Kin Lalat proved that Staliri has just died. plot twist is a total clunker: it traveling with her sister (Frances year's Sixth Annual Under the Volcano Festival there's more to the local Latin American mu­ It is a heady time of revo­ doesn't resonate with anything McDormand) in the Burmese capital of of Arts and Social Change. sic scene than B.C. Salsa's brand of generic lutionary fervour and youth­ we've seen in either of the two Rangoon. She is mourning the brutal, More like a gathering of people under one big cumbias. The Vinaigrettes - "Patsy Cline ful idealism in the New films. apparently unmotivated slayings of her sky than a music festival. Under the Volcano fronting L7" - sped through their set with China, when the great Uto­ Not that continuity is a big husband and son (seen in gruesome, prides itself on being a true alternative festival an odd combination of humour and brutal­ pian promise of Communism concern here. The Mariachi left unnecessary flashback). that sets its own agenda. ity: accessibility, with alternativeness. still seems possible. In this re­ the first film-with- a motorbike, we to juoi ycuiiiy laiiuucu vvitu uitafl As opposed to a corporate agenda a la Jeet Kei's Chinafied hip hop suffered from spect, the film could be said a docile pit bull, and an affinity and their wacky, tour guide (Spalding Lollapalooza? "This is not a Molson rock fest," a muddy mix, but his rhymes about Mumia to carry on where Fanshen left for turtles. None qf these make Gray) when Laura loses her passport an organizer pointed out, when asked how Un­ Abu-Jamal — a Philadelphia journalist un­ off. it into Desperado, and I would and finds herself stranded in Rangoon der the Volcano compared to other summer at­ justly accused of killing a cop, now fighting Fanshen (which means "to not be surprised if this filmwa s for at least another week. tractions. "Hey, we don't charge you $35 for the for his life on death row - came across loud turn over") was written by an similarly ignored by its suc­ That's the last we see of McDormand day." In fact, Under the Volcano charges no ad­ and clear. American living in the country cessors. But when you're pay­ and Gray, and Arquette is left to carry mission (apart from the donations of festival On the first stage, Sawagi Taiko, a drum village of Longbow during and ing to see bloody carnage, the film on her own. Just for kicks, she goers). group made up of five Asian women, took shortly after the revolution. It who gives a fig for consis­ pays a friendly local (U Aung Ho) to es­ Regardless of how you feel about corporate everyone by surprise. Sawagi Taiko per­ chronicled the changes brought tency? cort her past military checkpoints to see sponsorship, what makes Under the Volcano a formed traditional Japanese songs, inter­ about by communism, and was' the countryside, where she immedi­ truly worthwhile event is its diversity. After all, changing lyrics on Asian stereotypes por­ itself filled with idealism and Beyond Rangoon ately becomes involved in the fight for where else can you experience children's per- trayed in the mass media, and the role that hope. opens August 25 at freedom. pieces like Miss Saigon play in per­ MAURAN KIM However, Tietou's home is no Cineplex theatres Arquette is an engaging and sexy petuating stereotypes. Needless to One of the band members from Sawagi Taiko. actress when properly cast, but here Longbow; rather. The Street of the by John Bolton say, the crowd demanded to hear en­ ests from logging companies. Dry Well lies in a suburban district she isn't believable in the lead. Like core after encore and, happily, Sawagi Not everything ran smoothly, however. Un­ of Beijing. In Fanshen, the priva­ rT^ea»of*^*«1RCTO,u"on- On August 8, 1988 in Burma, 200,000 Patrick Swayze in City of Joy (another Taiko complied. der the Volcano 1995 did have some problems. tale of an emotionally scarred Ameri­ tions of war and famine are relieved Wue Kite underscores the trageoy "pick-up guy". Report- people took to the streets to protest three The real highlight of the festival, how­ Some people felt that the lack of a "big" head­ by the revolution. Fanshen there­ The un- edly, Rodriguez wanted to give him a decades of oppressive rule by the Bur­ can doctor alone in a ravaged foreign ever, was this year's innovation: The In­ lining act gave the festival a lack of focus (the fore closes upon the same note of til shortly before his im­ taste of his own gory medicine; frankly. mese Socialist Program Party. The dem­ country), she simply doesn't have the ternational Activist Film & Video Festi­ last two festivals were headlined by P.O.W.E.R. heady idealism 7!he Blue Kite opens with. pending arrest — I can well understand Video Boy gave himself a more signifi­ onstration was peaceful, but military po­ range. Laura keeps her emotional dis­ val, which featured short films and docu­ and Bob's Your Uncle). The film festival could We first catch a glimpse of high level why this filmwo n over audiences in the cant role in Reservoir Dogs. (Along the lice opened fire on the students, Buddhist tance for most of the film,excep t when mentaries from around the world. Some have benefited from bigger screens and a bet­ corruption through Zhu Ying (Zhang various film festivals where it played, in­ way, Tarantino gets a chance to walk his monks, women and children. The death she gets really pissed off, so Arquette of the best titles included Blockade, a ter sound system. The distant music from the Hong), the attractive girlfriend of cluding Cannes. It is an engrossing and shtick and plagiarize yet another anec­ toll numbered 10,000. This happened merely looks indifferent a great deal documentary exploring the conflict be­ first stage made it, at times, difficult to pay at­ Shujuan's brother Shusheng (Zhong Ping), moving protrait of a mother and her son dote — let's hear it for that lateral dia­ only a year before Tiananmen Square. But of the time. tween a white settler community and tention to the images on the screens. And, fi­ both of whom are airforce veterans. Her during a tumultuous and often harrow­ logue! Now, what was the film about, the events in Btirma weren't televised, To be fair, she isn't helped by unin­ First Nations; New World Murder, a nine- nally, two women who started dancing top­ superior officer insists that she dance for ing period of recent history. again?) Cheech Marin has a hilarious turn nor were they met with international out­ spired direction and a pretty awful ininute look at the role of the media dur­ less were not amused by the cops' pleas to put China's leaders. When she refuses, she is as an irascible bartender, and Steve rage or sympathy. Instead, they went script, which offers little in the way of ing the Gulf War; and Green Guerillas, a their tops back on, "or else." first transfered to a menial factory job, Desperado Buscemi gets the film off to a beautiful largely unnoticed. character development. Her transfor­ MAURAN KIM look into the efforts by the Philippines' These are bugs that will be worked out, no then sent to prison. Good looking army opens August 25 at Cineplex start as the teller of tall tales who makes Elections were held in Burma for the mation from brooding, suffering soul to One of the performers at Under the Volcano. New People's Army to save the rain for- doubt. women were expected to dance and per­ theatres ready the path of the Mariachi; hopping first time in 30 years in 1990. The Na­ purposeful radical is unconvincing. form for top officials in the new regime, up and down on his barstool as he spins tional League for Democracy won the There's also weak dialogue ("The by Peter T. Chattaway and Tian Zhuangzhuang is credited with his story, he comes across like a shriv­ majority of seats. However, the election dream was so vivid, I felt I was Modern compositions have attitude being the first filmmaker to depict such Made for a mere $7000, Robert elled Jon Lovitz (in perfect yeah-thafs- results were never honoured and awake"), some amazingly bad rearview practices (which may also have included Rodriguez's El Mariachi was a festival- the-ticket Pathological Liar mode) on a the govern- projection and way too much music; Decade VI really Witold's fault; it was 1954, and composers in the Eastern bloc had the bestowing of sexual favours). circuit hit that embodied the best tradi­ caffiene high. to give you an idea how out of con­ 11 days ago at the Metropolitan Tabernacle to conform to the Communist party principles of accessibility or else. He Less funny - though he tries - is Clear trol the situation was, the cred­ No one in the hew China is safe; even tions of low-budget filmmaking: surreal by Christopher Norman got better later on.) Lori Freedman's clarinet playing probably didn't help. Shujuan's older sister, a Marxist-Leninist dream sequences, experimental camera and Present Danger's Joaquim de its listed a 'score wrangler'. She sounded strained, as if she was labouring to get each note out, and ideologue who never fails to spout the angles, a tough-talking female role, a Almeida as Bucho, the sort of despotic Yikes. Classical musicians often tend to be unwilling participants in the sometimes the sound of her blowing into the instrument was louder party line, will herself be humiliated by tacky soundtrack, and the sort of nihilis­ druglord who will kill his own hench­ Beyond Rangoon is only osten­ composer's attempt to force his or her will upon innocent air molecules. The than the tone coming out. the Red Guard. Shujuan herself loses three tic sadism that kills everyone, friend or man as a facetious object lesson to the sibly about Burma, and Laura's in­ resulting distortion of his or her intentions may well be the reason why Two pieces by Karlheinz Stockhausen followed. This is a man who husbands during the tumultuous period foe, within a mile of the hero (who does others. Apparently Bucho is somehow ner journey is neither plausible nor people tend to complain that composers are unable to "reach out" and "con­ has been relentless in his pursuit of the coveted "Bad Boy of Music" title between 1953 and 1966, each succumb­ not go unscatched himself). Above all, it related to the nasties who plagued the interesting enough to carry the nect" with the audience. since the late '40s. Despite his mania for being the first kid on the block ing, in one way or another, to the vicissi­ had an eye-catching gimmick: a guitar Mariachi and killed his lover in the first film. The decision to show us the Happily, performance standards have improved, and when modern mu­ for everything, he's managed some decent music. His Sonatine for violin tudes of the times. case filled with weapons. The wander­ film, and the Mariachi wants revenge. events of August 8, 1988 from an sic is played as brilliantly and compellingly as it was by 16 members of the and piano is a very early piece (1951); it's an inoffensive serial work with The film closes with a severely beaten ing minstrel became a troubadour termi­ Distinctly non-funny — apart from the outsider's perspective was a bad Hornby Festival Ensemble during the Decade VI concert, there's no reason some nice tunes. Well-played, but nothing to get worked up about. Tietou, now an adolescent, lying on the nator. work she performs on the Mariachi's one. In trying to draw parallels be­ why any strong-minded person can't enjoy it. His Refrain for three instrumentalists was a more interesting listening ground as the camera pans back up to Hollywood shelled out a million or two bullet wound — is Carolina (Salma tween Laura's suffering and that of One of the great things about the show was the rather eclectic programme; experience. It consists of disjointed clusters of percussion and piano the blue kite, which ties in tatters within to buy the film and upgrade it to the Hayek), the woman from Bucho's past the Burmese, the filmmakers simplify the disparate nature of the various pieces made it clear that "modernity" is "events" that Stockhausen describes as "a quiet and spaciously com­ the barren limbs of an old tree. 35mm format. Now, with the sequel Des­ who strikes up an affair with the peri­ the issue beyond belief. not a style, but an attitude towards composition, and that there are as many posed continuity of sounds [which] is disturbed six times by a short re­ No one familiar with the history of perado, comes the real makeover. With patetic Mariachi. Forget the strength Judging by the pamphlets and pub­ different kinds of modern music as there are composers, even in the reput­ frain." The points at which the refrain is heard are chosen by the play­ modern China can be ignorant of the vio­ the money at his disposal, Rodriguez can of will that made the ill-fated love licity surrounding the film, there are edly "austere" 1950s. ers. I assume the performance was accurate, although I doubt I would lent excesses of the Red Guard during the afford to destroy an entire building or two, interest in El Mariachi so interest­ hopes that Beyond Rangoon will make The first piece played was Canadian Jacques Hetu's Trio for flute, oboe have known the difference even if I'd had the score to follow. It was an Cultural Revolution, which may well have crash cars together for a cheap slapstick ing: this new girl's looks and sounds a difference. I doubt it will, and that's and harpsichord. This was a ravishingly beautiful piece of music: incredibly mtriguing series of atmospheric effects, but again, not one of Karl's mas­ been the bloodiest period in post-WWII joke, and flood the screen with (literally) far too delicate; her "fuckability" (to a shame. By the end of the film Laura rich in harmonic and instrumental colour, and visceral and exciting in its terpieces. China. Thus, I'd expected the filmt o be a buckets of fake blood. use Sherry Lansing's term) is her and her freedom-fighting friends are complex rhythmic twists. The performance itself was probably the best of The main event was Pierre Boulez's cantata Le Marteau Sans Maitre. lot more violent than it was. Instead, these Most significantly. Desperado eschews sole raison d'etre. You'll never see paWc,a Arquettei* '^ running for their lives across a bridge the evening. The players had perfect intonation and ensemble, and blended This was one of the most influential pieces of the '50s; with its unusual events were severely understated, direc­ the Everyman look of El Mariachi's cast her forcing the Mariachi to com­ under heavy artillery fire, and it's noth­ together very clearly. instrumentation (guitar, vibraphone, flute, viola, percussion), radical to- tor Tian Zhuanzhuang concentrating on in favour of stellar cameos; this big-name pose a song about castration at ing more than a poorly done action After that they were joined by a cellist for Elliot Carter's Sonata for flute, tal-serialism technique, and innovative colours (a combination of Webem- Tietou and his family, and how the events approach reaches its climax in the re­ knifepoint. sequence right out of Rambo III. Then oboe, cello and harpsichord. I've heard a lot of Carter's stuff, and although I type austerity and Messiaen-esque exoticism), it's also Boulez's best- affect them personally. placement of pudgy, .fresh-faced Carlos Which brings us to Banderas. When all ment is now again, Beyond Rangoon clarifies the admire his craftsmanship, I can almost never listen to him for more than a known work. It's in nine parts, four of which are poems by Rene Char set Like some of Hitchcock's better works, Gallardo (the original Mariachi, he ap­ the wise-cracking sidekicks and gun-tot­ in exile in Washington, D.C. situation in Burma in much the same few minutes. This piece was no exception; it had a lot of activity to interest for mezzo-soprano, while the other five are instrumental "commentar­ this understating of the The Cultural pears briefly in Desperado as one of the ing machismoids are cleared away, the I learned all this from a pamphlet way Stallone's film encouraged discus­ me through the first movement, but after a bit ofthe slow second movement ies". The performance was fantastic — clean, clear, precise, even well- Revolution's violence serves to underscore Mariachi's sidekicks) with bankable, sen­ film must ultimately rely on his perfor­ handed to me after the screening of Be­ sion of the Afghanistan conflict. I couldn't follow it anymore. This was no fault of the performers; they sung. Although I don't think it was quite as dramatic or as rocking as its tragedy, making it real in a way that sual stud Antonio Banderas. mance alone, and it works, to a point. yond Rangoon, the new film from John We live in a free country. No one is performed as well as they could, but it would have been nice to have the either of Boulez's own recordings, it was still a very finejob . the ultra-graphic depiction of violence so At least Rodriguez hasn't lost his sense Banderas balances his role with some Boorman and the first to deal with the forcing you to see this film; read the harpsichord a bit louder and the cello in particular a bit quieter. The Vancouver New Music Society will be continuing the Decade se­ characteristic of modern American film­ of humour. To be sure, the fast-motion finely introspective moments when he situation in Burma. The handout urges pamphlet instead. That said, the only real disappointment of the show was Witold ries into the '60s, '70s, etc. If you have any interest at all in knowing making fails to do. At the close of the film, photography and screeching-tires sound isn't twisting his way through shame­ that the Burmese "need help from their Lutoslawski's Dance Preludes for Clarinet and Piano. It was a set of fivewhat' s been going on in the last few decades outside of the solitary I found myself unable to leave the cin­ effects that halted his steadicam in El lessly choreographed shoot-outs, but at friends abroad." very short, unmemorable pieces based on Polish dance rhythms. (It's not confinement cell of rock, go ahead and catch them. Men's volleyball players go on Korean tour T I However Ohman is quick to coach will know me and I will point out that even those players have some experience at [the var­ who go to Korea will have to try sity] level," he said. "The first out for the varsity team in Sep­ couple of practices here I was tember. "We don't have tryouts really intimidated with big guys until we get back, so it's up to me and lots of experience here." to try and identify those people Jeremy Westereng will be go­ who I would really like to see play ing to Korea as a second year and who I think should make the player with the T-Birds. He thinks team," he said. the team looks good this year, Ohman was especially im­ despite the large turnover of play­ pressed with freshman Guy Davis ers. "We look pretty sharp, espe­ from Calgary. "He's been the sur­ cially considering we don't really prise of our camp so far because know each other that well yet. he's right out of high school," said We're getting to know each other Ohman. "He passes really well quite fast," he said. and he's got a good jump." Westereng thinks that Alberta Davis, a first year science stu­ and Manitoba will be the teams dent, has had to raise his level of to beat in the division. "Calgary play at UBC with the varsity and UVic give us some good chal­ team. "Coming out of high school lenges, but we should be able to you can pretty much have your beat them," he said. own way, you can hit wherever Volleyball team tryouts begin you want. You come out here and September 11 at 6:30 pm in the

CHRIS NUTTALL-SMITH PHOTO the ball comes right back in your War Memorial Gym, and Ohman ROOKIE Guy Davis "Coming out of high school you can pretty much have your own way, you can face pretty fast. It's a high inten­ encourages everyone who is in­ hit wherever you want. You come out here and the ball comes right back in your face pretty fast." sity game." terested to come out. Both var­ Davis is excited about making sity and junior team tryouts will by Scott Hayward hunt" for the national champion­ Ohman does not think the the trip to Korea, and feels it will be held together. To be eligible ship this year. "Our setting is in­ team's lack of size in the middle give him an advantage when try- for the junior team, candidates Fifteen men's volleyball play­ tact, our right side is intact, and will be a problem. "Team pass­ outs are held in September. "The must have been born after 1975. ers were chosen to take part in a ing is still a question mark be­ 13 day tour of Korea this week­ "Michael Kurz cause these guys are good passers end. came to school and can run a one or two passer The weekend of August 18-19 about two weeks system, but they haven't proven saw 15 players make the cut for themselves ... at the university Korea. Of those, seven are return­ ago. He was the level." ing from last year's team, six last missing piece The power-hitting spot was a come to UBC with college level void which was filled recently. experience and two are true ofthe puzzle." "Michael Kurz came to school freshmen. However, going to about two weeks ago. He was the Korea does not guarantee play­ Coach Dale Ohman last missing piece of the puzzle ers a position on the varsity team of my envisioning my starting this year. our middle is intact," he said. line-up and being able to com­ Coach Dale Ohman is confi­ "We've'improved our depth in all pete in our strong league," said dent that UBC is "definitely in the those positions." Ohman. Student Fee Payment Options

Effective September 1,1995 '1""^yS Please note that Financial Services will no CHRIS NUTTALL-SMITH PHOTO VETERAN Jeremy Westereng — looking at the competition longer accept cash as a form of payment beyond Korea.

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The Summer Ubyssey Thursday, August 24,1995 sports T-Bird football training camp opens by Wolf Depner "We're just gonna go out, work "When you are doing that in the Fourth-year quarterbacks eral transfer students and should on attitude, trying to win one play Canada West [Conference] that is Adrian Rainbow and Jason Day be "solid." The Birds will count UBC football players are the and then go after the next play pretty tough because a lot of the will again lead the offence and on Alan Wesenberg, John Saari first wave of Thunderbirds to and then continue to do that all other teams are really experi­ Smith has nothing but praise for and Andrew Walters to provide make the annual migration back year long," said rookie Head enced," said Smith. the tandem. "Both are really good leadership as the defence ma­ to Point Grey. Training camp Coach Casey Smith. Many teams have players who leaders^ they understand our of­ tures. Defence is Smith's biggest opened last Friday on an overcast Out of the 70 players on the have already played in junior fence and they've been in the concern going into the season. morning with a hint of fall in the roster, 31 are new, including sev­ leagues before they get to univer­ league for a while." There are also some questions air. eral transfer students. Smith sity. "We felt last year that we Smith also speaks highly of his on special teams. Wide receiver The focus for the upcoming hopes that they can contribute were a little bit mis-matched in wide receivers which include Andrew English will place-kick season, which kicks off Septem­ right away. [experience] and so we tried to 1994 All-Canadian Andrew Eng­ again this year. "[Punting] is a big ber 1 with a home game against In one game last year, eight recruit some older guys to bring lish and 1993 Canada West area of concern," said Smith. Last Alberta, is one play at a time. freshmen started on defence. them in," he said. Rookie Grayson Shillingford, Jr. year's punter Rob Phillips gradu­ "He's just a burner," raved Smith. ated, so expect third-year player The Birds are also strong at Nathan Ngieng to take over. running back as veterans Brad While it is far too early to tell Yamaoka and Mark Nohra return how the Birds will fare in the as starters. Speedster Ashford tough Canada West conference, Baker will also get some carries. Smith is upbeat. "There is a good On defence, the line backer atmosphere around and the guys corps has been bolstered by sev­ are excited." CFL'ers to coach defense by Scott Hayward plays," he said. He is cautiously optimistic The T-Birds football team has about the young T-Bird defensive bolstered its ranks off the field by line and hopes it will maintain hiring two top notch coaches with consistency. "'Quick' [Parker] has CFL experience. Laurent (Lou) done an excellent job on those Des Lauriers and James "Quick" kids' confidence and that's half of Parker bring their knowledge of it -just believing in yourself and defense in to help rookie head your teammates." coach Casey Smith rebuild the Parker played with the Edmon­ team. ton Eskimos of the CFL. He has "I think the biggest thing is that coached with several teams in­ everyone really respects both of cluding the BC Lions and, most s* jv^1 •<5W9«^ "fir CHRIS NUTTALL-SMfTH PHOTO them, because obviously they recently, the Saskatchewan NATHAN NGIENC punts as Head Coach Casey Smith (far left) and guest coach Craig Smith look on. were both phenomenal athletes Roughriders. Parker also stresses in the game. But also, they really the fundamentals: blocking, tack­ teach the game well," said ling, and a proper pass rush. quarterback Adrian Rainbow. Expect an aggressive defense Players optimistic as season starts After beginning his career with which is not afraid to blitz the the T-Birds between 1980 and quarterback this year. "We're not by Wolf Depner and astic because this year's team is of these players is the soft-spoken 1983, Des Laurier played five sea­ going to sit back. I've never Scott Hayward older and more experienced. Jamacian-born Ashford Baker, a sons in the CFL with the Edmon­ played like that," said Parker. Much of the defense is returning 26-year old tail-back known for ton Eskimos and the Toronto "[We're] not going to wait to see Despite last year's disappoint­ and they "came in this year a lot his ability to weave through op­ Argonauts. what the offense is doing. We ing 1-8-1 record, there is cautious more prepared and a lot more posing defences. He will be stressing the basics: want to dictate the play." optimism in the UBC football like veterans," he said. "I think Prior to coming to UBC, Baker tackling and postioning. "I try After reviewing some tapes ranks. we look a lot better." played four years with the and stress strong fundamentals, from last year's defense, Parker Fourth year quarterback Rainbow sees a solid starting Calgary Colts ofthe Alberta Jun­ not only in the physical aspect, promised that the defense will be Adrian Rainbow reflected on last offensive line in front of him, but ior Football League who won two but I think we have to understand more organized this year. "They year's collapse. "We stuck to­ one that needs some more depth. National Junior Championships. and know the game. If we do that, ain't gonna run up and down the gether pretty well, but when "That will come when some of That experience is reflected in his I think it will take us to the foot­ field like they did last year, I guar­ you're 1-8-1 it's pretty easy to start the new guys learn our system," attitude. "I want to help the team ball and being in position to make antee that." pointing fingers," he said. "It got he said. as much as I can. I want to win. I to the point where everyone ex­ The team also picked up some did't come here to lose," he said. UBC ROADMAP TO COMPUTING pected to lose, and there's no way experienced recruits from junior This will be the last UBC train­ you're going to win that way." leagues "that can step in and start ing camp for star running back However Rainbow is enthusi­ right away," said Rainbow. One Brad Yamaoka. Yamaoka's focus FREE Lectures and Hands-On Tutorials is on having a fun year and con­ A FREE lecture and tutorial series has been created to help familiarize tributing on the field. "Hopefully faculty, staff and students with the computing facilities at UBC. A I can win a couple of games for companion document to the lecture series, entitled UBC Roadmap to the team," he said. Computing, will be for sale at the UBC Bookstore. All lectures will But he stressed that football is take place in the Instructional Resource Center (in the same building a team game and for the Birds to as the Woodward library) in the rooms noted below. For more infor­ win, everybody has to play well. mation about the lecture series, please call 822-5809, or send e-mail to "We've definitely got the skills [to roadmap @cs.ubc. ca. win]." Turning pro is a definite option Electronic Mail: Sept. 6, 12:30 - 1:30 (Rm. 4), Sept. 14, 4:30 - 5:30 (Rm. 6) Netinfo/Interchange: Sept. 6, 4:30 - 5:30 (Rm. 6), Sept. 14, 12:30 - 1:30, (Rm. 6) for Yamaoka who will enter the Intro to UBCL1B (UBC Library's on-line catalogue,: Sept. 7, 12:30 - 1:30 (Rm. 6) up-coming CFL entry draft. He Intro to UNIX: Sept. 7, 4:30 - 5:30 (Rm. 6), Sept. 11, 12:30-1:30 (Rm. 4) is unphased by proposals to re­ Intro to C: Sept. 8, 12:30 - 1:30 (Rm. 4), Sept. 11,4:30 - 5:30 (Rm. 6) duce the number of Canadians The Web and News: Sept. 8, 4:30 - 5:30 (Rm. 6), Sept. 13, 12:30 - 1:30 (Rm. 4) UNIX Editors: Sept. 12, 12:30 -1:30 (Rm. 1), Sept. 15, 4:30 - 5:30 (Rm. 6) required on Canadian team ros­ LaTeX (UNIX text formatting language,: Sept. 15, 12:30-1:30 (Rm. 4) ters. X Windows (graphical user interface for UNIX,: Sept. 13, 4:30 - 5:30 (Rm. 6) Neither is third-year wide-re­ ceiver/return-specialist Grayson NEW this fall, we are offering two FREE hands-on tutorials: Intro­ Shillingford. "As long as you can duction to UNIX, and Introduction to C programming. Each tutorial get the numbers up, it should be is 2 hours in length, and you will work on an X Windows (graphical) all right," he said. Running the 40 terminal running UNIX. As space is limited, please phone 822-0557, CHRIS NUTTALL-SMITH PHOTO in 4.4 seconds, Shillingford could or send e-mail to roadmap®cs.ubc.ca , in order to reserve a space.

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In the beginning, The Ubyssey created the heavens and be gathered together in one place so we can see what student unions across the nation to officially join a na­ the earth. The Ubyssey was formless and void, and its happened to the dry ground at Thunderbird Stadium tional student organization that would issue a statement inebrious spirits hovered over the face ofthe flushing wa­ once those music festivals had had their way with it." on the matter. The Ubyssey looked out its window for the ters. And so it was, though some SACees refused to be gath­ umpteenth time and, seeing a monstrous Fish blocking On the first issue, The Ubyssey said, "Let there be light," ered and they resigned. Then The Ubyssey said, "Let the its view, wished it could liquidate this asset. This sounded and there was light, everywhere but the darkroom. The ground bring forth fruit, trees, and vegetation of all kinds, good to The Ubyssey. There was placement, and there was Ubyssey called the bright light "day", and called the dark and we'll have a little salad." The Ubyssey called the salad paste-up, and it was the fifth issue. "a perfect time to get around to editing, or maybe smoke good. There was placement, and there was paste-up, and On the sixth issue, The Ubyssey said, "Let there be beasts a joint, or both". The light remained formless and void, it was the third issue. of the field and little bitty critters living in the forest." but The Ubyssey called it good anyway. There was place­ On the fourth issue, The Ubyssey said, "The light's still Meanwhile, a Ministry chopped some pretty trees down ment, and there was paste-up, and it was the very first too formless and void in here, how about fixing the in­ (to keep the cars safe) and ihe University made plans for issue. frastructure around this office?" Cherubim and sera­ a forest sciences building (by replacing a parking lot) - On the second issue, The Ubyssey said, "Let the scribes phim descended from Plant Ops and attended to the elec­ go figure. Then The Ubyssey said, "Let us make students in record the passing of a motion to possibly separate the trical wiring. The red light was set to rule the darkroom, our image. Let them be male and female, straight and Alma Mater Society from its former directors, who shall and the bright white light was trapped beneath a table queer, artsies and scientists, grads and undergrads, resi­ be off in a corner weeping and gnashing their dentures and made to rule the flats from beneath. The Ubyssey called dents and commuters, maybe even reporters and AMS with toothpicks made from the best Corinthian silver." these production accessories good but still had to go look­ hacks... and let them all bow down to us." And so it came And it came to be. The scrolls were sent to lawyers for ing for a stapler. Nevertheless, there was placement, and to pass. The Ubyssey called its many minions good and their approval, lest the sky collapse and all the Chicken there was paste-up, and it was the fourth issue. had a nervous breakdown from the mounting produc­ Litdes saddle everyone involved with a lawsuit for beaning On the fifth issue, The Ubyssey said, "Let there be birds tion stress. There was placement, and there was paste­ them one. With that taken care of, The Ubyssey called the in the air and fish in the sea ... on second thought, that's up, and it was the sixth issue. scrolls good. There was placement, and there was paste­ too boring, why not put the fish in the air and the birds in Afer the seventh issue, The Ubyssey rested (but only for up, and it was the second issue. the sea?" While the fish and fowl caucuses met to debate a week). On the third issue, The Ubyssey said, "Let the students the issue, the Alma Mater Society banded together with

, summerl August 24,1995 volume 12 issue 7 letters ^ubyssey decision on the matter might be GSS moved requested at the meeting. The Ubyssey is a foundingmembe r of Canadian University Press. Given the time-frame and the Tr* Ubyssey is pubfisf^Thiirsdavsdut^ too fast? expressed are those cltfwrtewspaper and mrt accessibility oftheCFS documen­ The following is an open letter to tation, it was unreasonable to Editorial Office: Room 241K, Student Union Building, 6138 SUB Blvd., UBC V6T1Z1 tel: (604) 622-2301 fax: (604} 822-9279 Graduate Student Society expect councilors to be able to Business Office: Room 245, Student Union Building advertising: (604) 822-1654 business office: (604) 822-0681 President Heidi Petersen: gain the requisite knowledge about the organization to make Canada PostPuNfeations Sales Agreement Number 0732141 I understand that at the meet­ an informed decision on the ing held on August 17,1995 GSS matter brought before them. I A ben! of cherubs floatedi n toe meandering sky Martha Niessen laughed* an effervescent laugh. Riling a landscape of myths were many Council decided to apply for pro­ can certainly understand the last- c*eatoresii>dud% Kramer, and Andy BonfiefcL a small trio of muses from which to gamer spective membership in the Ca­ minute agenda change to accom­ iwpmkm. The ininotaar formo f Sam Arnold appeared from tbe bottom of me Mountain. H« gathered with Stanley Tromp, Pat MacGuire imd Pat Hutchaison to pfct their ascension to the wotMoflateraltroughs.Thejrjo«rney was to be transitional Aiding them in their venture nadian Federation of Students, a modate Mr. Levine. However, were Charlie Cho and Rick Hiebert, the true Daedelus and Icarus. Usey were earned by the winds ofthe oceans, over waves of Rodney decision which commits the GSS there was neither an inherent Snooks, high into the celestial realm c^ Diana Stein, until mey reachedtb e begtenmgc^ to holding a referendum on CFS urgency for the GSS to reach a Snseh Nievarea twinkled in amusement as the Trio met withjames Rowan, Siobhan Roantree, and Bureau Boy aU known toth e pa^ membership within a year. I am decision on the matter nor any Deities. What they sought were answers to a spiritual quest which all students must embark on. The Deities refused to answer the questions as writing to protest and to express urgency for the Director of Stu­ everyone must findthei r own answers at the tree of Andy Ferris. The quest was begun at the bridge of Ron Eichler where they caught a taxi my dismay at the manner in dent Affairs to push for a deci­ down the Milky Way. Voyaging down the galaxy, theyencxronteredAarcmOriandomtoeformofash^ which the decision was reached. sion at a time so far from execu­ hustied unto the surface of Matt Thompson, a most volatile planet They were threatened by the guardians, Joe Vales and Janet Winters. The official meeting agenda tive elections and executive Carrying nothing but spears dipped in the poison of Deserie Harrison, the guardians of Matt chased the. Trio to the edge Jessica Wooliams, a that was mailed out to councilors turnover. Consequently, I am most dangerous cliff to fall from. Running between the legs of their tormentors, they were swept into the gende embrace ofjenn Kuo. She and both very surprised and dis­ her partner in mercy, Erin Hodge, flew the Trio to the planet Federico Barohona. There they were welcomed like brothers and drank from the made no mention of even any nectar of Jim Rowley. The planet filled them with delights much like the previous planet had filled them with fear. It was here where they discussion on the above matter. turbed that this rather substan­ learned toejoy s ofthe flesh, toetranquilit y of Wolf Depner, and the patience ofjohn Bolton. As they were swinging from the vines of morality, Two days before the meeting tive motion was brought forward toe nymph, Ben Koh, came running towards them filled with sumptuous news. There was to be a great announcement in the court of Paula there was indeed an e-mail mes­ in such haste, with no notice or Bach. After having known each other for but a scant period of tone, citizens Peter T. Chattaway and Alison Cole were ready to commit sage sent to councilors by the documentation, and decided themselves to the sanctions bonds of institutional love. Silence rocked the court until the jester, Andy Barham, decided he had to worship the GSS Director of Student Affairs upon at the tail-end of a summer porcelain god. "But what about getting to reallykno w each other?" queried Trent Ernst "Tune is short," murmured the sage Darin Clisby," informing them that Mr. Levine, meeting. there is too much to be done." Rick Hunter pondered toe dilemma and wonedred at the degree of respect that his peers would giive to the ofthe Concordia GSA and long­ Very truly yours, enraptured couple. The ceremony was to be perfomed toe next day. Priestess Mauran Km was to offi^ time CFS activist, was in town Rogers carried the Trio back to their own land. Educators Tony Zuiu^andJtaCtonley greeted urem upon toek Vighen Pacradouni questions to mem about their journey, the educators challenged their knowledge to the bone. Chris Norman led the trio away so they could and would be making a presen­ AMS Rep & GSS Councilor rest aftertfaeir quest CJnistine Price and Scott Hayward wentfora walk along the seawaH knowing that they, at least, were not in a conflict of tation on CFS membership at the GSS President 94-95 interest Thus toe quest had ended but many more were to begin. meeting. It also stated that there was a copy of the CFS Policy Manual available in the office for write us councilors to peruse, and that letters Editors: councilors should bring their Coordinating Editor: Siobhan Roantree News Editor: Matt Thompson questions and concerns. Again, and we'll be Culture Editor: Peter T. Chattaway Sports Editor: Scott Hayward however, there was no notice of motion or any mention that a yourfriend LETTERS POLICY: Letters to the editor must be under 300 words. "Perspectives" are opinion pieces over 300 words but under 750 words and are run according to space. 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"W driving me crazy day and night by Erin Hodge was all in my head. I hated myself nterstitial cystitis for being such an hysterical, weepy, immature girl. But at the same time, I noted his I disinterested, patronizing tone (abbreviated as IC) is not a fatal disease, but it is and recognized he was dismissing incurable, debilitating, and me out of hand as a typical, devastating. IC is a chronic "hysterical" female. I cancelled inflammation and ulceration of my next appointment with him the bladder wall that affects and never went back. primarily women. The Finally,in October, with the deterioration of the bladder help of friends, I learned of a causes mild to severe chronic disease called interstitial cystitis. pain. The cause of IC is My symptoms matched textbook unknown. Although its descriptions of IC. I was happy symptoms are similar to those of to know my "hysterical problem" a bladder infection, it is not might be a genuine disease, but treatable by antibiotics because it also terrified because I learned is not caused by bacteria. how serious IC can be. Some I developed IC when I was 21, people have such severe pain last summer. At the time, I felt like they can only sleep ten to sixty I had reached a place in my life minutes at a time for a year or where I finally wanted to stay. I longer. Their bladders may only had a group of friends with whom hold 15mL, and they are forced Erin Hodge: her physicians insisted she was exaggerating and imagining her pain Jenn Kuo photo I felt comfortable, I had just met to urinate once every ten minutes. my first serious boyfriend, and They are bedridden and endure was feeling optimistic about a living death. I did not want to your pain. He told me I was being great hand is clenching my doing a master's degree after my believe this was true, but my too drastic and then he left. He affecting only post-menopausal B.A. mum met someone who had IC bladder and trying to wrench it women, and that younger women was so nonchalant about the out of my body. Sometimes all I Last June I started to this severely (she was 22 as well) diagnosis I thought I was with unexplainable bladder experience pain and pressure and I realized this was no joke. can muster up the energy to do is symptoms were making up their overreacting, but then a nurse lie on my side and breathe. around my bladder. I tried to told me finding out you have IC pain, that their problems were Two weeks later I had a Physical movement, such as ignore the problem. One day I is like finding out you have "all in their heads." Even today, cystoscopy, a procedure where walking, lifting, climbing stairs went for a jog to try to make cancer, and, ironically, I calmed many sufferers bounce from they insert a scope with a camera and riding the bus is often very myself feel better. Shortly into my into your bladder to diagnose down. doctor to doctor over a period of route I felt my bladder contract uncomfortable. I can still do these years before someone takes them various ailments. When I woke things, but it takes a lot of resolve. and I realized I was about wto up from the anaesthetic I could hat does IC feel seriously and diagnoses them. leak urine. I was mortified. A 21- I can no longer go running or The president of the B.C.I.C. hardly think straight I was so like? I have a mild swimming, two things I love, but year old with a leakage problem? scared of what the urologist case of IC; I can Association spent 12 years being I felt extremely isolated and W I still have good days when I am handed between psychiatrists would tell me. He stood five feet still attend school, sleep and up to hiking or dancing. ashamed. away from my bed, and, without work. For the past fourteen before an enlightened doctor I went to the doctor's office When you have IC your finally diagnosed her. She was repeatedly, desperate for relief bladder becomes the centre of told she was making up her pain from the awful feeling that my your consciousness because it in response to her unwillingness bladder was never empty. Over Interstitial Cystitis: symptoms hurts constantly. Each and every to adjust to her role as a wife and the next nine weeks I was given minute of every day some or all mother. of your concentration is devoted antibiotics, tested for kidney and stats I thought that once I had an to trying to ignore and guarding stones and diabetes, and advised authoritative-sounding, medical your movements against the pain. to drink plenty of water and * The incidence of IC is estimated at 1 in 1,400. name for my symptoms doctors On bad days, the pain makes my cranberry juice, and to do pelvic would take me seriously. This has mind and my perceptions hazy. I floor muscle exercises. Nothing * IC causes chronic stomach, back, pelvic and genital not necessarily been the case. The feel like a zombie. Several times worked. One doctor actually pain, painful urination, frequent urination (up to 60 doctor I saw over Christmas at I have had conversations with argued with me over whether I times a day), and sleep deprivation. home wrote to my doctors in people without actually being was really experiencing Vancouver and suggested I was aware of what we are discussing incontinence, and told me my * Between 85% and 90% of diagnosed cases of IC occur "exaggerating my symptoms." because the ache in my stomach symptoms would eventually go in women. He said he had heard of is too strong to block out. away if I kept a positive attitude. interstitial cystitis but I suppose September approached and I * Foods and drink which are acidic, sugary, spicy, or he did not believe me when I told knew in my heart, having been which contain alcohol or caffeine frequently istorically, IC has him I experienced pressure-pain sick for ten weeks by this time, exacerbate IC symptoms. been ignored and 24 hours a day. I doubt he would that my condition was probably H denied by urology. have sueerested to the cardiolosrist permanent, even though my •Treatments for IC do exist, although none are fully This may partly be explained by of a 45 year old male suffering family and friends and the effective at relieving the pain. the preponderance of women angina or an ulcer that his patient doctors kept reassuring me that I among sufferers, and the fact the was exaggerating his pain. Why looked fine, that I was so young I •Sexual intercourse often makes the pain worse. Some disease affects the bladder, a did he find it so hard to believe couldn't really be facing anything people with IC cannot have sex at all. traditionally "taboo" part of the that I was in pain all the time? I grave. body. Although the disease has have little cuts all over my Eventually I was referred to * One study found that me average person with IC been documented since the late bladder which are doused in acid another urologist. I also saw has a lower quality of life than persons with end-stage 1800s, it was only in the mid (urine) all day. Of course it hurts; another doctor at UBC who I had renal disease (kidney failure) 1980s that the American National it's like lemon juice on a cold sore. seen since I was nineteen, hoping Institute of Health authorized All these trials have convinced I could find some reassurance funding for research into the me IC needs to have some from him. He looked disease, and acknowledged its legitimacy as a "real" disease. unimpressed by my story and drawing the curtains round for months, however, I have spent devastating effects. Maybe then people will believe told me I was "manufacturing" privacy in a room with about six only ten minutes feeling like I do Around the same time, doctors it is truly a struggle to live with my symptoms. He attributed my other people all waiting to be not need to go the bathroom. finally established standard IC, and that it actually is possible difficulties to my "anxiety at discharged, he said, "Well, it looks Even immediately after I urinate diagnostic criteria for IC. to be in pain 24 hours a day, even having a boyfriend". like it's IC." In my shock, I told I still feel like my bladder is full. Previous to the 1980s, doctors, if you are only in your twenties I was crushed. He had him I would rather have AIDS This frustration is agonizing. On including urologists, if they had and you look fine on the outside. confirmed my worst fear - that than IC, thinking that at least with bad days I feel like there is an heard of the disease at all, there really was nothing wrong AIDS you knew death could end anvil in my bladder, or like a believed IC was a rare disease with me and the discomfort Thursday, August 24,1995 The Summer Ubyssey 11 to read the whole report (at least by Pat Hutchinson in week one ofthe story). In truth, This just in... most journalists would have had to say "such a visionary fore­ word, conclusion and bookjacket UBC is a strange place blurb." The aforementioned McEwen this university is a really month later, they're married. actors who hadn't worked out­ Report has completely snow­ strange place. side bad TV-movies since the balled this summer. Yes, it was a Well, all I want to say is, it early 80s in the lead roles. "Spe­ big story, but when people start must have been one hell of a cial appearance by Marlon putting us on TV, there's a per­ book. I really can't remember the Brando as 'Diamond Dave' spective problem. Three Ubyssey last time one of my profs wrote a Strangway." editors had their fleeting moment book so, so...visionary that I felt of fame when the TV cameras, it necessary to withdraw from Should the McEwen Report looking desperately for students their course to prevent a conflict have taken into consideration that weren't heading to the of interest. Of course, most of my that, apparently, the mere men­ beach, set upon them sitting on profs wouldn't have minded a tion of political economy can the curb, reading the just released total sycophant, but better safe turn formerly hard-nosed report­ McEwen report. If the implica­ than sorry. No really, in most of ers into pools of romantic mush? tion was that our editors are typi­ my courses, it was always lack of Will copies of Beyond Sovereignty cal of the general UBC student interest not conflict of interest that (which I'm sure is a really fine body, then the media obviously worried me. book) be de rigueur for those at­ have a more skewed picture of tempting to adopt the "Sensitive this campus than anyone Guy" look? Will it be the hottest thought. seller of the Fall book season - in the self-help category? I won­ Certainly, this campus is a lit­ der if the book is just a book, or tle weird. Witness the whole Sil­ whether it has been assigned to ver Maple debacle. First we are any classes-if it did such incred­ assured that the Silver Maples are ible things to a hardened journal­ a danger to buses, pedestrians, ist, imagine the havoc if a first bikers, heck, to the entire secu­ year class hormones are exposed rity of the free world. Next thing to it. you know, people are starting to say that if anyone had bothered to prune the trees, we wouldn't be having this problem. Finally, after cutting had already begun, the Ministry of Transportation decided that no more trees would be cut until after a panel has con­ sidered the scientific merits of the case. Personally, I trace the

change of opin­ ion to Josh Bend­ porter a er's letter—how ongoing story was about to could anyone not see marry a Poli Sci prof. Then the error of their ways someone pointed out that he after that missive? wasn't just a prof, he was the de­ We're reasonably sure partment head. in to it Josh's letter was sarcasm— and that ca­ reasonably sure. The fax is hilarious, if you're reers are being at all cynical about romance. I'm made and destroyed over­ It's hard not to have hope sure it's not the first time that night. But "sexy" fields of re­ this campus though. someone has fallen in love at first search normally aren't really Orientations has been bringing sight, but it is the first time that "sexy." And besides, I really Speaking their keener frosh through the they've sent us a press release don't recall Political Science ever of journalists, office as part of the overall cam­ about it. From first meeting to being described in quite that way I'm really amazed pus tour, and it's been great to marriage in a few weeks . After either (though things did get by this whole incident. see smiling fresh faces. I hope reading Elkin's book, Beyond Sov­ pretty interesting when the Wall Mainly that someone actually that our cynical, jaded stares ereignty, Parton was so over­ fell and the USSR collapsed). took the time to read the book. (they always seemed to arrive whelmed by his "visionary" per­ Kudos to Parton (or Elkins now, right in the middle of a killer spective that she withdrew her­ Not to pry in anyone's per­ I guess). As a group, journalists meeting or after an all-nighter or self from the story due to a po­ sonal life, but you just have to are not especially noted for actu­ two of production) haven't fright­ tential conflict of interest. appreciate the irony of a reporter ally reading too many things-we ened them all away. With this covering a sexual harassment all get such mountains of infor­ much weirdness going on, we Elkins called her, unaware story falling for the head of the mation, we do tend to skim a lot need all the writers we can get. that she was no longer on the department in question. If some­ of it. It seemed quite obvious that story. She informed him that the one were to dramatize that, no most of the journalists covering In no way do we mean to imply that Dr. story was reassigned and subse- one would buy it. Well, they'd the McEwen Report, far from David Elkins and Ms. Nicole Parton are quendy arranged a non-business buy it-after several weeks make doing background on the new anything other than sincere, loving indi­ walk along the seawall. Not a a TV-movie out of it and cast two department head, didn't bother viduals who care deeply for each other. We just think the whole thing is really funny.