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NEWS --. Ovide Mercredi visits Dal, p.S.

ARTS --. Gwen Noah's last show, p. 8.

SPORTS --. Two wrestlers off to CIAUs, p.12.

- • . I Vol. 128, No. 18 . . .- D '"i SIE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, N.S. Thursday, February 15, 1996 Watts trial Local talent hopes to save wolves underway BY ANDREW SIMPSON tion raised at the CCW in its 21 public and private sectors are cause eludes Never Cry Wolf years of operation. to be optimistic that the wolves may Except for Fentress and Ryan, BY PATTI WALLER With sweeping cuts to university The CCW was informed by be saved from relocation. all were previously uninvolved research. students and professors Dalhousie that as of April 1, "There have been so many peo­ with the wolves and are volun­ The six men accused of the sav­ know it doesn't hurt to be study­ 19 9 6, the administration would ple interested in this .. . and the in­ teering their time for free. age beating of Darren Watts went ing something furry and beautiful. cease to provide funding for the terest keeps picking up ... we hope "With the people we have on trial Feb. 5. nearly a year and When Dalhousie Psychology centre. The centre has, in the past, to keep building on the enthusi­ working for us now, we would be five months after the incident took Students aQ.d Professors (DAPS) received $25.000 per year from asm," said Fentress. broke in no time if we had to pay_ place. spread the word that funding for Dalhousie. The loss of that fund­ The CCW now has an unofficial them ... their devotion is amazing," Watts was assaulted outside a the Canadian Centre for Wolf Re­ ing. coupled with a Federal Infra­ board of governors. Members in­ said Fentress. fraternity house on Robie Street search (CCW) had been cut, the structure Grant that expires in clude Dr.Fentress; Jenny Ryan, the The volunteers are working on during a party in September, public response was enormous. March, leaves the wolves facing wolf caretaker; Eric Hicks, a busi­ a tight schedule. Not only does the 1994. The centre in Shubenacadie is an uncertain future. ness manager; John Allen, lawyer; federal grant expire in March, but Up until this past Tuesday, the home to a pack of thirteen wolves Dr. John Fentress, CCW's Aca­ Vance Rockwell, a local musician; the CCW business team must sub- single biggest problem for the that live in an enclosed eight acre demic Director, said the many of­ and, Farley Mowat, a well-known prosecution was that the wit­ area. They are the third genera- fers of assistance from both the Canadian author whose work in- .. . cont'd on page 4: "WOLVES" nesses called to testify were un­ able to identify the perpetrators responsible for the assault on Watts. riangle Day Michael Arsenault, witness for the prosecution and Phi Kappa Pi brother, testified that he was "one hundred percent" certain when ~ MOST people, he identified Damon Cole as the February 14 ts known One man's struggle ... one responsible for assaulting fra­ simply as St Valentine's ternity member Rob Gillis. BY ANTHONY ROBERTS that I was too fat, was taking up too much space, Herman MacQuaid and Stacey Day. However, since 1979, and that I wanted to fade into nothingness, to Skinner are charged with assault­ it has also been " ... an How should I try and think about how a die and in a way not take responsibility for it. ing another fraternity member, heterosexist. homophobic, white supremacist. mi­ I never took my clothes off and no one, not John Charman. annual Canadtan gay holiday sogynist, and imperialist culture that has affected even my parents, knew that I had a problem. I The prosecution's case to be known as Pink Trian­ me as I have tried to resolve a feminist queer con­ maintained the facade that I was in complete con­ strengthened when one of the trol. that I was simply to busy to eat. This cul­ gle Day" to celebrate sciousness within such a dogmatic world vision? men accused of the beatings I've been in the field of academia for over ten ture also made me alienate my body, to think of agreed to testify. " ... the existence, the years as a student and so an academic paper it as only a cavity. not as part of my identity. Eighteen-year-old Daniel Clay­ strength and the beauty comes easily to me. But then I thought that per­ Experience of this culture has taught me all ton testified against the other in­ haps I should take a different approach - talk of this. dividuals charged in exchange for of gay love." about it from an experiential point of view and Now, what do I do to try and resolve my same­ immunity from prosecution. Non-heterosexuals were leave my theory, to a certain degree at least, at gender eroticism with my hate of my own body? "The case is a lot more prom­ bay. My body is male and I have been taught to hate identified by the Nazis in the ising now," said present Phi Kappa So what of my experience? it, how then can I possibly love another the same, · Pi President Andy Doyle. Second World War with a Well, one thing that this culture has taught another male body? Do these competing dis­ Doyle said that while morale coloured triangle - pink for me is to hate myself, and in many ways. As a courses result in a rift, not only in my under­ at the frat remains stable, it is child, I was distant and emotionless. My nickname standing, but in my identity? Or is the notion of "very stressful because it's very men and black for women. was Mr. Spack, none the less; a name I kept with a cohesive subject position also something that I difficult to go down [to the court­ The triangles have since a certain pride and a name which provided me must dispel? house] because it's a very charged the distance from others I felt I needed to survive. At this point, it is difficult for me as my theory atmosphere ... there is just a lot of been reclaimed by the gay Shouts of "faggot" or "queer" couldn't affect a doesn't save me this time. My feminist education tension around." community as symbols of completely rational creature - that would have has given me the tools to understand how I have The Phi Kappa Pi house was been an emotional response. come to have this attitude about myself and how pride and remembrance of subject to much media attention Another thing it taught me was to hate my I have been socialized as a male to alienate my during the days following the in­ those who have struggled, body, which culminated in three years of ano­ body within the mind/body dichotomy. My per­ cident. and continue to struggle, 1n rexia. I sewed mv own clothes because no manu­ sonal project, however, is to come to some reso­ "The press were beating down facturer made them large enough. I wanted no lution with these issues. I'm not sure how to do our door trying to get interviews," the face of discrimtnation one to see my body, even though at close to six this, but I persist. said Doyle. "The original story and persecution. feet, my waist was 2 6-2 7 inches. I never weighed This culture has taught me many things and construed by the media was that myself. I didn't want to know. All I knew was most of them I think I would like to forget. we had gone out and beaten up some guy ... and our statement of 'no comment' at the time (be­ .. . and what you can do to combat homophobia cause of Watt's perilous physical condition) was taken to mean we T What is homophobia 7 forms of prejudice and discrimina­ T Address homophobic resource person to order were guilty of something." It is the fear of lesbians, gay tion, heterosexism awards behaviour around you: • request staff development Fraternity members were an­ .nales, and bisexuals and the privilege to members of the • establish guidelines at your training on homophobia gered at the time because they felt hatred, intolerance, disgust and group which is seen as possess­ workplace for harassment and' · • show your support for gay, that once the media learned that prejudice that this fear brings. ing more power (heterosexuals). teasing that treat homophobic lesbian and bisexual colleagues Mr. Watts was victimized as a re­ Homophobia refers to negative interactions as seriously as racial sult of coming to the defence of a personal prejudice and discrimi­ T Educate yourself: or sexual offenses T Recognize your own young woman, publicity for the natory behaviour. • attend workshops on homophobia • make it known that homophobic homophobia: case waned. • read books and other materials innuendoes, jokes and teasing are • stop using homophobic "Darren is basically one of the T What is heterosexism7 (make sure they are current and offensive and unacceptable to you slurs (fag, queer, dyke, etc.) best people I've. ever met," said It is the promotion by institu­ up to date) • identify how homophobia Doyle. "He's very involved in the tions of the inherent superior­ • see films featuring lesbian, T Take simple but effective steps: affects the way you live (your community ... and probably one of ity of heterosexuality, and the gay and bisexual persons and • add books and magazines about dress, mannerisms, or behaviour) the most exemplary young men assumption that everyone is experiences homosexuality to your workplace's • confront the expectations on this campus ... and once they and must be heterosexual. • bring up homosexuality in library or resource bank and put and beliefs you have about gay found that out, they (the media) Like racism, sexism and other discussions with friends and co­ them in a visible place men, lesbians and bisexuals realized there wasn't really a story workers • monitor your resources to • don't assume all of your there." ensure books are up to date and fnends, family and colleagues ... cont'd on page 4: "FRATS" suggest materials for your are heterosexual! 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Dalhousie Student Union r::J,VTVTV'fV'fV'fV'fV'fV'f'VTVTVTVYV'fV'fV'fV'fV'fV'fV'f'VTVTV'fV'fV'fV'f0 DSU ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING • ThUI'SClay. February 15th HAPPENS EVERY 6:30 PM ® Shul'eff Ball Cafetel'ia All Dalhousie Students are welcome to attend & vote! (Please bJring valid DAL ID) THURSDAY NIGHT NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEM: FOOTBALL REFERENDA QUESTION Whereas Dalhousie students have indicated a strong interest in bringing football back to Dalhousie, Whereas interest among Dalhousie alumni have been identified and corporate sponsorship is potentially available, Whereas full·time students pay an Athletic Fee which will be $60 for the 1 996-1997 academic year, Be it resolved that the following question be posed to Dalhousie Students during the upcoming 1 996 DSU General Election and Referendum Period:

Understanding that the Athletic Fee for the 1 996-1997 academic year is currently $60 and can be expected to increase up to $90 by the 200(}2001 academic year, do you support an additional increase of $1 0 to the Althletic Fee to bring football back to Dalhousie under the following conditions?

1. the Dalhousie football programme must not impact other varsity athletic programmes that Dalhousie currently offers;

2. additional funding from corporate sponsors and Dalhousie alumni must be secured by June 1996 in order to fully fund the football programme for at least five years, commencing in the 1997·1998 aca· demicyear;

3. if any of the above conditions are not met, the $1 0 fee increase will be eliminated from the Athletic Fee for the following academic year.

Moved by: james Dann Seconded by: Ulli ju

Dalhousie Student Union Spring 1996 General Elections and Referenda

FINAL TIMETABLE Nominations February 16 (8AM) to February 28 ( 4PM) Mandatory Candidate& Meeting February 28 ( 4 PM) , DSU Office Campaigning March 4 (8AM) to March 8 (8PM) Vot1ng Day& March 11, 12 and 13

ELECTED POSITIONS AVAILABLE DSU EXECUTIVE 1996-97'"""' 2 Board of Govenor's Representatives 2 Senate Representatives Representatives for Referenda Questions "" Note: DSU Executive Structure for 1996·97 Wl lll>e depende• upon the re&ult,; of t he February 15th Annual General Meet•ng.

Questions and concerns can be addressed to the Elections Returning Officer, Andy Doyle by email at [email protected] or by calling the DSU office at 494-1106 Referendum Questions as of January 28th. 1996

Whereas currently in the Student Union Whereas the DSU currently has a mandatory Building, smoking is permitted in the Gra­ full time student health plan for $51.00, and; wood, Corner Pocket, and one designated Whereas the Health Plan fee is subject to section of the Union Market cafeteria; as increases each year without going to well. smoking may be permitted in the referendum; Mcinnes Room for special events, Whereas Council will eliminate or continue the mandatry full time student Health Plan based Do you support having smoking continue to on the mjority answer to this question; be permitted in one designated section of therefore: the Union Market cafeteria in the Student Do you want to have a mandatory full time Union Building? student Health Plan? D YES D YES D NO D NO

Do you wish the DSU to continue its memebership in the Canadian Alliance of Students' Associations (CASA)f Mork your votQ D YES on Morch 11, 1Z D NO fr 13!!!

Dalhousie Student Union Contact Information OSU Council Office Room 222. 2nd floor, Student Union Building 6136 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 83H 4J2 Phone: 494-11 06 Fax: 494-51 85 Email: DSU®dal.ca World Wide Web Site: http:/jac.dal.caj-dsujhomepage.html the Gazette February 15, 1996 news 3 cross-canada briefs Eleventh hour deal prevents faculty strike at Memorial BY DAVID COCHRANE

ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. (CUP) - Students at Memorial University can finally concentrate on their studies instead of worrying about a possible faculty strike. On Feb. 6, nine months of bitter labour disputes came to an end when administrators and faculty members at Memorial University reached a tentative agreement in their contract negotiations. Jason Churchill, a fifth year History major, said he didn't care about the exact terms of the contract. He was just happy the labour problems were over. "I don't care who came out on top," said Churchill. "I just care that the semester can end. A lot of us had a lot riding on it." The agreement must still receive approval from the univer­ sity's Board of Regents and faculty association's general mem­ bership, but both negotiating teams are recommending the contract be accepted. "I think [the agreement] will maintain the quality of edu­ cation at Memorial." said Chris You, a member of the faculty's negotiating team. "The bargaining process worked." Details of the agreement will not be released until it is offi- cially ratified by both sides. · The new deal came hours before the faculty association's deadline for strike action and at a time when student anxiety Coburg Great Taste was at its highest. The two sides have been trying to come to some sort of a settlement since May of last year. Both sides hope this deal can give Memorial three years of labour peace until it expires in 1999. shuts doors BY GAZETTE STAFF The employee alleged that "ex­ Due to the closure, eight staff University still writing off O&Y losses pensive inventory was being taken members were laid off. They have BY CRAIG SAUNDERS Many students and coffee-holies by Rob .. .food orders were being yet to receive any pay and the were shocked and dismayed on paid in cash, and staff were receiv­ Labour Board has been notified REGINA (CUP) - Four years after the financial implosion of Wednesday, Jan. 31, to discover ing cash instead of a pay cheque." and is taking action on behalf of real estate giant Olympia and York. the University of Regina is that one of their favourite coffee Rob leased the Coburg location the employees. still cleaning up the monetary debris. shops had gone out of business. from Vern Butt, who continued to "''ve only received half of what In December of 19 91, the U of R invested in unsecured The Great Taste Coffee shop on operate his pharmacy from within Rob owes me," said one Great commercial notes and secured notes. as part of 0& Y's plan to Coburg Road - which also the store. Taste employee. bail out their failing empire. housed Fader's Drugs and a post Several staff members com­ "I gave my all to Rob. and the A total of $2 million was invested by U of R in the sagging office - closed its doors despite mented that they knew Rob and store. Rob was always really nice company. The investment was secured on a $300 million first what appeared to be a healthy Butt were not getting along, and to me and bent over backwards mortgage on the Toronto Stock Exchange building. Secure as customer turnout and good sales. that the two were close to sepa­ for me." the employee continued. that may seem, it has not kept the university from losing big. Meanwhile, a Great Taste Coffee rating the business arrangement. "However, Rob is a very under­ At the same time as the 0& Y failure. the Toronto real estate shop on Spring Garden Road has On Tuesday, Jan. 30, after the handed person and he has shown market crashed. been sold to a Mr. Williams, a pre­ Coburg store closed for business, disrespect to staff in the past; Unfortunately for the university, the market has not picked vious owner. Rob allegedly entered the store hence, the high staff turn-over at up, and the TSE building has been listed for sale at a bargain Rob (last name unavailable), and cleared out items such as Es­ both of his stores." basement price. the owner of the two Great Taste presso machines, coffee grinders, ·The employee added, "I want to "The property is going to be sold," said John Allan, U of R shops, had gone into receivership bulk coffee, and expensive syrups. clear Rob of any connection to vice president, in an interview earlier this month. which one Great Taste employee, One employee explained that a Vern's death and the rumours sur­ This means that the U of R could get back $1 million of its who wished not to be identified, friend phoned Butt to say that Rob rounding it, but he's a goddamned $2 million investment. said was due to poor business was there with a van and was asshole. and I really couldn't care The million dollar loss on the U of R's investment accounts practices and gross mismanage­ clearing inventory. He said that what happens to him." for a significant share of the university's $2.5 million deficit. ment. Butt arrived and had words with The business was sold to "Being;;omewhat conservative, we have written this thing The employee claimed that Rob Rob, and that those words soon Williams who had owned the down by $1 million." said Allan. "That certainly hurts a bit." was not a good businessman and developed into a heated argument. Spring Garden shop before Rob. Allan maintains, as he did in August, that the investment had a habit of letting bills pile up, Rob left the shop and trans­ He has added a new coat of paint looked like a good investment at the time, and was rated within and not paying them. ported the inventory to his par­ and introduced a non-smoking at­ the university's investment limits. "People weren't getting paid," ent's house. mosphere. said another employee, who also Employees at the Coburg loca­ "The Spring Garden location is requested anonymity. "Rob was tion were aware that Butt was in great," said another employee. CFS losing ground in Atlantic Canada collecting debt and not taking poor physical health. Employees "Mr. Williams has re-hired five BY DAVID COCHRANE care of it." claim that the collapse of the busi­ people who were laid off by Rob If not for the sale of the down­ ness and the overwhelming stress and we're all really happy ST. JOHN'S. Nfld. (CUP) - One of Canada's national student town location. Rob may have lost of the situation were too much for here ... customcrs are happy and organizations has come a step closer to losing its foothold in the two stores and fallen deeper him to handle and as a result, Butt many are actually returning now the Atlantic provinces. into debt, explained one employee. suffered a severe heart attack. that they know Rob has nothing During the last week of January, students of the University "We were beginning to get sus­ An ambulance was called and to do with the store." of Prince Edward Island (CPEI) held a referendum and voted picious up at Coburg." said the Butt was rushed to the hospital. Rob could not be reached for in favour of leaving the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). employee. but died later that night. comment. further weakening the organization's strength in the region. UPEI is just the latest chool m a long list to cut its ties with the federation. Since 1989. Atlantic schools such as Dalhousie, University Senate quibbles over Reading Week of New Brunswick. and St. Francis Xavier have all decided to leave the CFS. Only Memorial University of Newfoundland has BYDANIEL CLARK David Cox. DSU President. was not present at this had a referendum that resulted in continued membership. Senate meeting; however, he has announced that Fidel Murphy, vice president of the UPEI student council, The last Senate meeting marked the last gasp of he will take the issue of Frosh Week to the Board of said that the council held the referendum to see if the CFS was Frosh Week as Senate voted to synchronize Governors meeting next month. still a good fit for UPEI. Dalhousie's start date with those of Mount Saint At Sunday's DSU council meeting, Cox said he was "We wanted to see if a lot of the views held by the CFS were Vincent University and the Technical University or' unhappy with the Senate's decision regarding Frosh still in line with those of the students of UPEI and if we felt Nova Scotia. Week and implied that there was a connection be­ our money was being wisely spent by the CFS," he said. At the meeting this past Monday, members raised tween the length of Frosh Week and the DSU's planned Guy Caron, National Chairperson for the CFS, said that UPEI the issue of coordinating Dalhousie and Saint Mary's Capital Contribution of $1.3 million to the school. will no longer be able to lobby as effectively now that the school University's Reading Weeks. In all, the Senate meeting was extremely unevent­ has left the CFS, and that students were misled by the federa­ One concern was that Dalhousie's spring break ful. It took less than thirty minutes from call-to­ tion's opponents. currently coincides with university spring breaks order to adjournment. There was a ten minute delay The CFS will have to face more membership referenda in the nationwide. as Chair Colin Studdard waited for the meeting to next several months. Shippigan. Saint-Louis-Maillet, and St. Chris Lydon, Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) Vice achieve quorum (the required attendance, without Andrew in New Brunswick; Acadia University and Mount St. President Academic argued sarcastically, "If we arc which the meeting would be invalidated). Vincent University in Nova Scotia; and, Sir Wilfred Grenfell Col­ going to such lengths to cooperate with other (Metro) ''I'm not surprised they had trouble meeting quo­ lege in Newfoundland. will all go to referendum early this year. universities at the cost of other things, then perhaps rum with an agenda like this," said student Senator this is something we should immediately do." Drew Campbell. 4 the Gazette February 15, 1996

... cont'd from age 1: 'lOCAL" The Gazette will not be publishing next week because of Reading Week. Wolves' home seeks cash Come to our next staff meeting, Monday, mit a financial report for the uni­ lievable," said Rockwell. "It's a very about its operations, but has had February 26th @ 4pm. versity administration by Feb. 2 8. emotional issue. This is not about to adapt that approach to make Rockwell joined the CCW team people, it's about wolves and just the university listen. when he heard about the wolves letting the wolves be wolves." ''I'm afraid that they (the admin­ on CBC Information Morning. He Rockwell explained that it is istration) will harden their stance quickly contacted Ryon to volun­ essential the wolve_s be kept to­ for irrational reasons,"said Fentress. teer his ~ervices. gether. "But I'm sure they will be pleased "We really need to concentrate "Wolves are the definition of a [with the centre] once they get over on the short-term funding so that family. They could be split up and their current bruises." we can meet the university's dead­ sent to zoos, and they would sur­ "We really don't have a prob­ line, or at least give them some vive, but as Farley Mowat said, lem with the university," said Official* assurance," said Rockwell. they would live lives of lonely soli­ Rockwell. "We understand fund­ In the long run, both Fentress tude," he said. ing is being cut everywhere, and Graduation and Rockwell believe that enough Fentress is adamant that the we just want to make this centre money can be raised to start a wolves cannot be moved. financially independent." Portraits trust fund for the centre. "These wolves will not be The university administration Several establishments have moved." said Fentress. "If the ad­ contend that negotiations have been Portrait orders offered to host fund-raising din­ ministration thinks they have as congenial as could be expected. ners, auctions, and concerts. problems with public relations "We've had negotiations with from $32.95! Some local artists and musicians now, I don't know what will hap­ them, and they've been very ami­ have also dedicated time and tal­ pen if they try to move them." cable," said Dr. Robert Fournier, NO Price increase ent to support the cause. Fentress said the centre has the Associate Vice President of for 1996! "The response has been unbe- had a tradition of keeping quiet Research at Dalhousie. "We're waiting lor them to come up with a viable plan." "Our primary concern has al­ ways been the wolves," he added Frat looks for DAPS President, Jocelyn Ji!>~R~ Watson, said Dalhousie psychol­ DSU's Official Portrait Studio* ogy students are organizing their At t he SUB Feb. 26 - March 1 own fund-raising efforts. "There is the possibility of a Your choice of 2 sitting fees! image change charity concert at Birdland on Book at SUB Enquiry Desk near display. March 28. Mars We Love You and ... cont'd from age 1: "WATTS" Coyote (two local alternative *Choice of DSU based on bands) have already expressed an quality, service, price, and dependability. The Robie Street fraternity plans to focus on making their interest in playing," she said. All faculties welcome! All hoods provided. public image favourable. The psychology students have "We realized that when this happened, the press was very Berryhill Photography also voted to make the wolves the will be co-sponsoring the reprinting of NSPIRG's negative against us, which obviously means that the public was beneficiaries of their Grad Class Single Mother's Survival Guide by Brenda Thompson. very negative against us, and I don't really think of us as a bad Challenge, and biology students organization," said Doyle. "We're trying to raise the profile of The guide explores the economic, social and political may do the same. hardships experienced by single mothers and offers practical ou r charity work, through things like the DSU pool "The unanimous vote [on the information on how to cope when living in poverty in Metro tournament. .. to try and show people that we are a group of Grad Class Challenge] by the psy­ Halifax. students who do socialize together. but do more than just drink chology students was a big state­ For more info contact NSPIRG on a Friday night." ment of support," said Fentress. ''I'm at 494-6662 or e-mail: [email protected] Watts has been instructed by the prosecution not to give really in their debt We have such NEW sales office- Park Lane Mall (4th Roor) interviews while the case was pending, but did comment that an intelligent group of students in 429-1.344 his health is recovering. this department that the university for more information: :s gcir..z to have to listen." 1-800-AND-GRAD

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BY KRISTIN MCNEILL

The sound of four young Mi'kmaqs beating ceremonial drums heralded the arrival of Ovide Mercredi, the Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), to Dalhousie University. Mercredi, who bears the scars Native leaders across the coun­ of many political battles both try also voted to reject the federal within the AFN and with theCa­ government's proposal which nadian government, addressed would give native communities Dal students at the Law faculty powers similar to those possessed last Thursday. His manner of by municipalities and provinces, speech was once described as such as health care, welfare, and "lawyer-like, but crossing over police. Native leaders felt that this tions, said Mercredi. The two lev­ into politics, gathering its own fell short of past demands for rec­ els of government, federal and self-conscious effects and ognition and rights, demanding provincial, are irrelevant to First rhythms." And this was certainly the special status within the Char­ Nations communities. the case last week when he ad­ ter of Rights and Freedoms they "If the status quo is the answer, dressed an attentive crowd dur­ had achieved in Charlottetown. why is Quebec leaving; why are ing Law Hour. Mercredi said governments my people suffering?" he asked. BY WAYNE GROSZKO "What you have is what we claim that accommodating native The vision of a country run­ lost," he began, launching into a communities with self-determina­ ning solely on the foundations of "Celebrating Diversity" was the theme for the fourth annual Aboriginal description of the difficulties faced tion is too much of a financial federalism is an idea he attributes Awareness Week that was presented by the Aboiiginal Law Students by aboriginal peoples in their fight burden. The abandonment felt by partly to head of the Reform Association (ALSA) last Tuesday through Thursday. for special recognition. He ex­ these communities leads to a loss Party, Preston Manning. The following are just a few of the events which took place. plained that non-native people are of faith in the government. "Their [Reform] vision called An Aboriginal Awareness Award was presented to Jane Abram, afraid of giving natives "special "We have been told by govern­ equality of provinces ... well, par­ the counsellor at the Native Education Counselling Unit. The counsel­ rights" in the belief that the ments, successive governments for don me, Preston, but the last time ling unit is located at Dal and provides educational and support serv­ granting of privileges to one the past decade, that they cannot I looked ... my people do not have ices to native post-secondary students. group means a loss of rights for afford us, that the health care a province. So your concept of "The award is to a person who has made a significant contribution everyone else. system is too expensive, the cost provincial equality does not in­ to aboriginal education ... Uane Abram] is a mother-figure for us stu­ He criticized politicians for of education too high ... that it's clude me or the people I repre­ dents," said Judy White, ALSA Vice President. '"We can go to her for spreading a "philosophy of fear" impossible for governments to sent," said Mercredi. support, or a hug whenever we need to." by perpetuating this idea. Cana­ meet the needs of its own citi­ "Why should native peoples Dalhousie Law professor Patti Dayle-Bedwell spoke about the life dians are receptive to politicians' zens," said Mercredi. "But they adopt the idea of provincial equal­ of Anna Mae Aquash, a Mi'kmaq woman from Shubenacadie who fear-mongering because shrinking still want their votes." ity?" he asked. "We have no rea­ was an activist in the American Indian Movement and was murdered governments are abandoning son. Because to do so is to ask in South Dakota in 1976. their role in aiding marginalized them to forget an historical ar­ Her murder remains unsolved. groups. H E WENT on to speak rangement that was made in On Tuesday evening, there was a Mi'kmaq film festival featuring "The selfishness that we see about apathy and the lack of 1867." works by Cathy Martin and Tina Young. now across the country is a re­ shared national values. Canadi­ Wednesday morning's highlight was the Talking Circle. White de­ sponse to that fear, and that sense ans tend to leave important po­ scribed the Circle as a form of consensus-making in which partici­ of insecurity," he said. "People are litical questions to the very leaders c ANADIAN HISTORY is pants sit on the floor in a circle and each have the opportunity to trying to retain what they have." they don't trust, he said. laden with various episodes of speak while the others listen. A Cree from Manitoba, "There seems to be a drift away assimilation. Mercredi spoke White would not say what was discussed, because tradition re­ Mercredi is known for his moder­ from the idea of accountability, about native peoples negotiating quires that whatever is said in the circle stays in the circle. ate style in advocating native self­ even when it comes to the elec­ during Confederation, implying Afterwards, several non-native law professors told White they thought government for the over 600 First tions of heads of governments," that negotiators today share the the circle was an excellent learning tool for them, and asked questions Nations across the country which he said. same frustrations with their which White felt showed a genuine interest in understanding. represent some 600,000 status The political climate of the ancestors. Speakers on Wednesday included Murdena Marshall. a professor of Indians. He is best known for his times reflects a certain "paraly­ "In 1867, we used to bargain Native Studies at UCCB, who spoke about "Women's Role in Mi'kmaq key role in the talks leading to the sis" which may account for peo­ with the English and include cer­ Society." She described Mi'kmaq society as a matriarchal system, where 19 9 2 Charlottetown Accord in ple being slow to recognize their tain rights ... and at that time, we women had a leading role in teaching traditions to the next generation. which he negotiated detailed rec­ participatory role in a democratic were fighting against assimila­ Everyone was invited to a free feast on Wednesday evening, with ognition and rights for aborigi­ society, said Mercredi. tion," he said. ''At that time, we traditional drumming and dancing. Volunteers prepared mountains nals. The accord was rejected by "Canadians, if they want to were protecting our right to be of traditional foods like salmon, eel, potatoes, and vegetables. Drum­ Canadians in a national referen­ save their country, they have to different. And nothing has ming was performed by the Eagle Call Drummers. dum, and it was also voted down become action-oriented," he said. changed." On Thursday, the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. by a majority of natives, a fact "They have to practice their de­ So for his people, the govern­ Ovide Mercredi spoke on the topic of national unity. For his inspira­ which has plagued his leadership mocracy." ment's prospects of identifying tion to them and his work for First Nations, the aboriginal law stu­ ever since. Mercredi compared the strug­ native peoples in the same con­ dents presented Mercredi with an eagle feather. Beyond a seemingly calm de­ gle of natives for recognition and text as it does the provinces is Bernie Francis, a linguist and member of the Membertou First ·meanour lies an aggression which autonomy to the goals of Quebec unacceptable. Nation, was the last speaker of the week. His speech, entitled "Natu­ has combatted perceived threats nationalists. He said Bouchard is His last remarks were an ap­ ral Influx of Wantabes within Aboriginal Society," prompted a lively from federal and provincial gov­ not trying to discredit the rest of peal for the "grassroots" of discussion. ernments. Representing the the country by advocating Canada to take initiative and as­ By "wantabes," he meant non-native people who want to suddenly Quebec Cree, he threatened Quebec's interests. The same, he sume leadership. adopt native spirituality and "play Indian," without the life-long learn­ Bourassa's government with non­ said, holds true for native leaders "Our differences come in the ing that he feels is required for proper understanding of the Mi'kmaq violent civil disobedience if they who do not seek to become alien­ way we organize ourselves," he culture. went ahead with an expansion of ated by asking Canadians to ac­ said. As an afterthought, he added Judy White said overall attendance was better than last year, but hydroelectric power develop­ knowledge and respect native that every person shares a "hu­ she was disappointed with the small number of non-native people in ments. self-determination. man bond." the audience for most of the events. The summer of 199 5 marked "Our people who are First Na­ In light of his contributions to "The aboriginal students came, but we're already aware of our­ another relentless move to secure tions, we have a vision about our aboriginal communities across the selves," she said. his distinct vision of native self­ place in this country," he said. country and as appreciation for In contrast, both Ovide Mercredi's speech and the feast were very rule. Mercredi turned down the ''And it has to do with respecting coming to speak to the Dalhousie well-attended by non-natives. federal government's package for our diversity and respect for the community, a member of the White explained that Mercredi is nationally well-known, so he can native self-rule as "too restrictive." life of the people." Dalhousie Aboriginal Law Stu­ attract a crowd. About the feast, she said. "Free food and starving Federal Minister of Indian Affairs dents Society presented Mercredi students, that's easy to understand!" Ron Irwin produced a plan which with an eagle feather. In the White assured that Aboriginal Awareness Week will be held again would have dismantled the re­ cANADIANS ARE trapped Mi'kmaq tradition, the eagle next year. serve system through agreements into thinking of everything in feather is the highest honour one "We are a diverse people, and we are going to continue celebrating with individual bands. terms of federal-provincial rela- can receive. our diversity," she said. 5 the Gazette February 15, 1996 should be a time to celebrate Black I'Ll. TA)::£ THt achievements, not dwell on the past mistakes of a small number of peo­ letters ~UT'Y'IAN IF" ~f: '~ ~0{) LOVE ple. It is time to let go of the ghosts 8H.N St~'(EO. Supplement articles of the past, and get on with living in TO ADOPT ONE the 1990's. If the unnamed author racist, wrong of this article would like to end rac­ ism and come together with Whites To the Editor: OF TH£5£ ADORABLE) to make this country an even better I was very disappointed with two place to live. then the first thing to of the articles in last week's Black do is stop blaming all Whites for ac­ History Month supplement. The ar­ FORRY CREATURES'? tions over a century old, and stop ticle "Thoughts on Jungle Fever" was, writing racist articles like "Whites are in my opinion, obviously racist. The Liable." writer, Colwyn Burchall Jr., suggests Sincerely, that black men who "consort" with Colin Mason, Gran t [,oveland, white women are somehow betray­ Stua r t McMillan, Mil{e ferret, ing the struggle to eliminate racism. Mike Bigelow, Ryan Churchill If any white person suggested that whites who have interracial relation­ :ships were betraying their people, the statement would be taken for exactly Dear Editor, what it is- blatant bigotry. I do not In response to the article. "Whites see how the occasion of Black His­ are Liable:" tory Month should make it accept­ (FARLEY SA'iS~ 5AVE TH£ WOLV£5!l Injuries of the past have no place able for any writer to express similar here. All of us have histories and sentiments. some not as pretty as others. No The statement that black men who landed gentry here. become involved with white women I do not hold German youth and are "voluntarily consorting with the various others responsible for the al­ enemies of their people" is nothing most extinction of my family tree a more than shameless hyperbole. What editorial scant fllty years ago. Yet... do not for­ is Mr. Burchall suggesting, if not ra­ get; but all new generations should cial segregation, at least in matters of be forgiven. for we are all born inno­ the heart? What is racism, if not judg­ cent. Otherwise, We are as guilty as ing people by the colour of their skin anyone else. rather than their individual merits? If When the moon hits your eye ... I will Never Forget that members two people are able to have a roman­ of my family adorn endtables as tic relationship despite differences in lampshades. or make up the stuffmg Alright, it's two days past my deadline, and it plus a wicked assortmen t of useless toys. I'm race, does that not mean that they of chairs, sofas and pillows. Just like have overcome any personal preju­ also happen s to be Valentine's Day, so of not quite sure why she sends the toys, but who others, in earlier times, we too were dices? Mr. Burchall would suggest that course, I have to write the traditional bitter doesn 't need silly putty? The other great thing branded as sub-human chattel. But I these people are hindering the strug­ Valentine's Day Editorial... about Mom's packages is, if by some weird fluke, forgive those who were not yet born; gle against racism, rather than ad­ Valentine's Day sucks, does it not? I have someone I sho'uld be spending Valen­ though I have no mercy in my heart vancing it. I do not believe that racial The whole idea of this wonderfully special tine's Day with, I can just give some of Mom's for those who stood by and watched peace can be achieved through racial day seems to be that you devote your day to care package to that person. It's wicked, r come it happen. war. What is Mr. Burchall 's article, if But rather than blame others for not racism? that special someone in your life. off looking kind and thoughtful, but I don't There are a couple of flaws in that theory. have to think about it at all, or spend a cent. the injustices of an imperfect and oft Secondly, the article "Whites are cruel world; I am thankful for my What if you don't have a special someone? I The conventional limitations of Valentine's Liable," while not as offensive as "Jun­ grandfather surviving long enough gle Fever, " is simply senseless. The know many people who's winter depression is Day make it impossible to be satisfied with what­ for ine to eventually come to be. And analogy between incurring the fman­ at its peak on February 14 because they come ever happens. It's similar to the phenomenon I? I try hard to fix the wrongs done cial responsibilities of your parents to the conclusion that they are alone, and don't that you are expected to have a wicked party to All people, in the here and now. and being morally responsible for the feel that they live up to our society's commer­ on New Year's Eve. On Valentine's Day, you are P.S. I don't blame you that the sins of your ancestors is obviously cial ideal of Valentine's Day. expected to have a wonderful significant other, world stood by. false. The same reasoning would sug­ Or even if you do happen to have that spe­ and a romantic evening with all the trimmings. Name withheld gest that I should be imprisoned if My plan? To redefine Valentine's Day. The my parents or grandparents commit­ cial someone to spend the day with, it still sucks. ted tax evasion. Slavery was a terri­ We're in school, it's the week before break, so conventional defmition sucks? Fine. Valentine's Supplement ble injustice, but one for which the of course this week is the midterm hell week of Day can be several other things. Use it to con­ whites today can hardly atone. The the year, and who has time for romance? sider that there are more manifestations of had point writer suggests that "Whites today And even if it weren't midterm time, then Love than those typically portrayed in the should repay [blacks] for the legacy we're students regardless, and with tuition the media. Or make it a day that you can appreci­ To the editor: I'm writing to respond to Colwyn created and passed on to them by way it is, roses are just too damn expensive. ate all of those people who have shown you their ancestors." Should other cul­ Burchill Jr.'s article in last week's I think my Mom has the right idea. For her their love throughout the course of your life. Gazette. I agree wholeheartedly with tures have to pay Europeans for de­ husband- nothing special. For her kids, how­ Send a card to your Mom, or Dad, or sibling, veloping Western medicine? Suggest­ Colwyn that "We besieged daily by ever, she's got it all figured out. My brothers or co-worker, or someone you met a year ago ing that all whites should be held re­ capitalism, homophobia, classism, sponsible for the sins of a few indi­ and sister and I are scattered across the globe. but haven't had a chance to stay in touch with. sexism and racism, all of which serve viduals is like suggesting that all Literally, we've got it covered, from Hong Kong Redefine it to suit your needs. Don't be bitter. to distort our perception of ourselves whites should be given credit for the to Halifax, and Mom uses the day of commer­ fill yourself with Love. and others." I disagree, though, with works of William Shakespeare, Isaac cial romance as an excuse to send us all care But I'm bitter, so reword this editorial so the root cause of racism assumed by Newton, or Frederick G. Banting. packages. The first year I was in boarding that it doesn't sound as though I'm not being him, namely white people. Therefore I have no problem with whites and I do not think that racism can ever school, for instance, she sent me and my room­ genuine, and take it to heart. be eliminated until people stop try­ blacks loving each other; in fact, in mates five pounds (I'm not exaggerating, we Happy Valentine's Day. the context of this bigoted society, I ing to judge an entire race instead of weighed it) of jelly beans and cinnamon hearts JEN HO RSEY judging the actions of individuals. see interracial coupling as something Indi viduals should not be judged by of an act of bravery and defiance. whether their ancestors were slaves I think that racism is a product of or slave traders. Look not at sex, race capitalism, that it began as a justifi­ religion, or culture, but at the worth cation of bl ack slavery which was of each person individually. Look at t e ih Gazette central to "the primitive accumula­ the faults and accomplishments of tion of capital" leading to the growth each person, not of others who look Vol. 128/ No. 18 of industrial capitalism. As wage like them. editorial board slaves (workers) came to replace James Worrall slaves outright as peasants, racism Managing Editor Jennifer Horsey Copy Editor Sam McCa1g Student Union Build ing, Dalhousie continued to serve capitalism's inter­ News Kristin McNeill Arts lim Covert Sports Shannon Mornson University, 6136 University Ave , rm 312, ests by dividing workers and (thus) Opinions Josef Tratnik Focus on Dal Kaveri Gupta & Shelley Robinson Halifax. NS. 83H 4J2 providing a down ward pressure on To the editor, Dalendar Laura Di Ouinzio CUP Editor Andrew Kizas editorial teL 902 I 494-2507 all wages. This letter is in response to the ar­ Photography Dan1elle Boudreau Science Vacant fax 902/ 494 -8890 It's been shown in the States how, ticle, "Whites are liable." This bla­ Distributors Gary Collins & James Sullivan Typesetter Zack Taylor e-mail [email protected] l.ca though black workers earn less in either case. white southern workers tantly racist article demands a re­ Ad & Business Manager Jan Del Mar sponse, to "set that Black man earn less than black northern work­ For advertising information. ers because of the lower level of work­ straight." call 494·6532 or visit our ad Slavery was abolished in the United ers' solidarity and union organization manager. 9am to 5pm daily. States more than one hundred years in the south due to the racist legacy ago, in Canada, it was much earlier. contributors of slavery. The Gazette welcomes letters to the White people as such don't benefit How long are Blacks going to con­ Daniel Clark, Andrew Simpson, Mark Farrant, Patti Waller. editor and commentary. Letters are from the special oppression of blacks tinue to dredge this issue up? It is Wayne Groszko, John Cullen, Nicholas Sapp,Joanne Merriam, convenient to have a ready made ex­ limited to 300 and commentary to 800 - quite the opposite. Working class Mohanad Morah, Neil Fraser, A. Neil Maclean, James cuse for all of life's failures. Is it con­ words. All submissions must be typed whites, blacks and every colour in Worrall, Aaron Dhir. Luke Merriman, Stacey Weightman, Troy between have a common objective venient to have someone else or, as double-spaced on paper, e-mailed, or Brown, Geoff Stewart, Marsha Moore, Scott Hepditch, interest in overthrowing a system in this case, an entire race to lay re­ on a Mac or IBM 3 1h inch disk. Andrew Cook, Scott Aldndge founded on our common exploitation sponsibility on? All that can be asked The deadline is Mondays at noon. of anyone is that they accept respon­ and oppression. sibility for their own actions. No one It's all too true that a lot of white can be asked to repay centuries-old Founded in 1869 at Dalhousie College, the Gazette is Canada's oldest student newspaper. With a circulation of 10.000, the Gazette is published workers and students are racist. They debts, and no one should. There every Thursday by the Dalhousie Gazette Publishing Society. of which all students of Dalhousie University are members. The Gazette exerc1ses must realize the error of their ways. comes a time to bury old grievances full editorial autonomy and reseJVes the right to refuse or edit any material submitted . All editorial decisions are made collectively by the staff Especially in struggle, say on a picket boss or a demo against and get on with one's life, and in this To become voting staff members. individuals must contribute to three issues. Views expressed in the Gazette are not necessari ly those of the line against the health care, etc. cuts. backward, divi­ case the time has long since passed. editors or the collective staff. Unless otherwise noted. all text© 1996 the Dalhousie Gazette Publishing Society. ISS N 0011-5819 Furthermore, Black History month sive ideas are directly challenged. the Gazette February 15, 1996 7 We must recognize who our real part of the Dal community. Moreover, • • allies are: not the wealthy and busi­ Frosh Week is a time when students ness class of any colour, but other become acquainted with the school as OpiDIODS working class and oppressed peopl es. a whole and with the city. In addition Together we can build a fightback to this, the Shinerama component of that can win. Frosh Week gives the residents of Hali­ Paula Cornwall, fax the opportunity to see Dal students International Socialists in a positive light while students are providing a valuable community serv­ Saving the whales ice. For students from outside of metro, Writer way off it gives them some time to get a feel To the editor: for their new surroundings, and for John Cullen need not have come local students. they get an opportu­ to King's before writing his vicious nity to meet people from all areas and little diatribe; it sounds as though he walks of life before being thrown into and eating veal had already formed his opinion well the harrowing experience of classes. before he set foot in the Quad. Unfortunately, these instrumental, It is pathetic to see that he has not formative days are soon to be over. The other day I happened to be causes that they felt so strongly. with the fur industry. Hell, I'd be gotten over being expelled from pri­ School at Dal will become just that in the Grad House (where else?) Strange as it may seem, we live wearing fur if I could afford it. I vate schools years ago, and has not and no more: school. The Senate re­ and I overheard a conversation in an age where people are de­ am pro-choice. I believe in gun progressed beyond infantile raving cently approved a motion to reduce that included a large number of fined by the causes with which control. I'm a capitalist with some about Upper Canada, WASPs, money, Frosh Week to only three days, which topics. My reason for writing they identify. I can't begin to tell very minor socialist tendencies. effectively eliminates much of the tradition, and all the other evils that about this is that it seemed to me you the number of times I've I'm a small 'I' liberal, and a big time required for frrst-year students beset us at King's. heard people say things like, " Oh to become oriented on campus and that everyone at the table was 'C' Conservative, which probably It is obvious that he has not actu­ that' s So-and-So, she's a ally spoken with any King's students, meet people. Shinerama will most going out of their way to appear makes me a red tory. I don't be­ nor do I expect would he, should he likely become an event of the past. It to be more of a bleeding heart Such-and-Such activist." lieve in censorship. I think Marx­ discover that the vast majority of us is most disheartening to think that than everyone else. It was a I have had occasion to notice ist philosophy is stupid. I'm not a were not born into the money-soaked future generations of Dal students strange competition of who was that some people won't even talk Christian. I do drink. I think drugs Upper Canadian WASP elite which he won't be able to look back fondly on involved with the largest number to other people before they know should be legalised. I think pros­ sees lurking behind every shadow here. their Frosh Week because their frrst of causes. with which causes they're in­ titution should be legalised. I do It might open Mr. Cullen's mind to memories of Dal are merely of As I listened, the discussion volved. This seems really strange believe in sexual freedom, but I classes. The people who are making spend a day or two at King's to see went through what could be con­ to me because if their goal is to don't believe in inter-generational how we really live over here. From all these decisions are forgetting an sidered the Who's Who of the dis­ educate the rest of the world sex. And finally, I think we should the tenor of his article, I fear that it integral part of student life at uni­ about the validity of their posi­ save the whales. would take more than the wrecking versity. University is more than count­ enfranchised. And what was most tion, they should be talking to ball he wants to smash King's with less lectures and heavy text books. strange was that although some Well, I'm sure there's more, but to do so. With a drastically reduced Frosh of their points were valid, and I everyone. I can't think of anything right Colin Pye Week, a student's frrst steps will only actually hold some of those opin­ Anyway, in case any of you now. If you think that I have 3rd year B.J. (Hons) be to class, and nowhere else. People ions myself, for the most part, the want to know a bit about what I enough in common with you, ([email protected]) thin!{ student apathy at Dalhousie is people involved in the discussion believe in, here it goes. come up and say hello. at an all-time high now, but just wait were sorrily uneducated, or com­ I do eat meat, and yes, I also JOSEF TRATNIK until orientation week becomes his­ pletely misinformed, about the eat veal. I don't have a problem [email protected] tory. The elimination of orientation week assures the dissipation of the last remnants of energy, pride and school spirit here at Dal. Alix Dostal No more ··stump the zealot'· Read a book he other day, as I dodged vicious phone calls from Dear Editor, irate King's students, two I'm a little concerned about Dan­ gentlemen knocked on iel Clark. His two movie reviews (or Tmy door. We have all had this ex­ were they opinion pieces?) - the frrst on Nixon. the second on Mr. Holland's perience some time or another in Opus- make me wonder if my gen­ our lives; it is the knock from God. eration is learning everything it At least once a year, some fanatic knows from the movies. comes to my door and tries to ped­ Mr. Clark's Nixon piece began well, dle their religion. Usually this is with his recognition that not all of the job of the Jehovah's Witness', Oliver Stone's conception of the but I was surprised that my visit Looking at things realistically. Nixon administration was factually came from the Mormons. The two correct. However. Mr. Clark proceeds Residence sucks to repeat a number of the movie's guys were not much older than inaccuracies, while adding a few of myself, and were dressed in a con­ To the editor: servative, trench coat manner. What's the deal with the residence his own. Most people say they are 'not people writing in about how they are For example, Mr. Clark asserts that so hard done by? Let's look at things Richard Nixon called his wife, Pat, interested' when that knock realistically. Residence sucks! I lived "Buddy." If Mr. Clark had bothered to comes; however, I like to talk to there in my first year, and I don't have read even one single book about Nixon, them. It used to be that I'd play anything good to say about the expe­ rather than spending his three hours "Stump the Zealot," (with ques­ in the theatre, he might have discov­ rience. tions like: "O.K., if Adam and Eve ered this to be a Stone fabrication. The male dominated Howe Hall is were the start of humanity, nothing short of a pit of misogynous Mr. Clark states that Nixon organ­ ized the Bay of Pigs invasion; while wouldn't that mean they had to rhetoric. It's surprising that some­ sleep with their kids to form an thing like this tee shirt thing didn't the operation was conceived under Eisenhower's administration, Nixon entire race, and isn't incest against happen sooner. was not the sole or even primary As for the letter by John Killam, it church policy?") but now I like to planner. It is a well-known fact sounds to me like a bit of pre-cam­ hear what they have to say. I was among those who have read books paign clean-up on his part, in order not familiar with Mormon belief about either Eisenhower and/or to straighten out his reputation be­ and I wanted to learn. Nixon that Eisenhower himself did fore the upcoming elections. If you I drilled them with questions about what they do reality. That is the extreme sceptic's point of view, not have full confidence in his vice haven't already guessed, it's my pre­ and I don't necessarily agree with it. I suppose they president's abilities. (no drinking, smoking. sex, music, T.V., or any other diction that we will soon have an­ Finally, Mr. Clark said that Nixon worldly pleasures); why they go door to door (they are happier than myself since I spend a lot of time other Howe Hall'er gunning for the helped bring down someone named see themselves as missionaries; when they turn 19 worrying about these things, while they are already head post of the DSU. '1\lger Hess." Having heard the name they travel and spread their message); and, their on the path to heaven. Just what we need. Name withheld in the movie, couldn't Mr. Clark mus­ belief (mainstream christianity with abundant The problem Lies in perception. My parents taught ter up the energy to fmd out how to prayer). I was raised Catholic and quickly outgrew me that Catholicism was right, and all other forms correctly spell Alger Hiss' name? The it when I got my own mind. However, these guys of religion were pagan fodder for the unintelligent. We need Frosh Week silver screen, like the television screen, were deeply religious people. They assume that their Meanwhile, some Jewish parent was saying to their is no substitute for research and inde­ religion is right for everyone, and do not see any­ child that all of my beliefs were twisted and sacrile­ To the editor, pendent thought. Mr. Clark's earth­ Everybody always gripes and com­ shattering conclusion, that Richard thing wrong with trying to sell it to other people. In gious. And what does this ''I'm right and your wrong plains about student apathy at Dal: Nixon was a complex individual, could their eyes, I'm just a lost soul that will rot in hell for and that's that" bickering do? Causes wars, that's how few people go out and cheer at have come from visiting a library all of eternity. And that is where the problem Lies. what. The Crusades, to be more pointed. How about varsity games, and how the voter rather than a movie theatre. Over the past one hundred years, religion has World War One and Northern Ireland? They all boil turnout for Dal student elections is In the latest issue of the Gazette, lost a whole bunch of popularity. With increased down to religious squabbling. So how does a faith embarrassingly low. It seems that one Mr. Clark requires the services of (sur­ technology, more people believe in big business than that preaches general goodness explain the fact that, of the few times when students ac­ prise!) another movie to validate his some bearded man who preached about giving up in their eyes, all nonbelievers are blasphemous and tually get out and show some Dal personal life experiences. He urges us dangerous? This is where my Mormon guests come spirit is Orientation Week, during all luxuries. I would not be surprised one bit .if the to gain "insight" and "passion" from christian church started taking out ads in the Globe in. They essentially come to my house and tell me which new students become ac­ watching this movie, rather than, say, that my lifestyle is wrong and needs a-changin'. So quainted with the university. having a conversation with a close & Mail looking for more priests (In the wake of AIDS, In the course of this one week each friend. why not turn to the Lord?). My two Mormon friends would it be wrong if I knocked on their door and year, Dal truly comes alive. For any­ I eagerly await his next column, were canvassing fornew membership in their club, told them to go out and enjoy the carnal goodies of one that has been through Frosh which will no doubt inform us that, because too many people have decided to cash in the 20th century? Week, they know it is a fabulous ex­ based on "Outbreak" and "Twelve on the Now, rather than waiting until death to get To me, travelling salesmen of the Soul are the perience where friendships are formed, Monkeys," Mr. Clark believes that bio­ all the rewards. Are these people better persons be­ lowest of the low. and lasting memories created. It is also logical weapons research endangers cause they have faith? And what is faith ... someone JOHN CULLEN the first opportunity that frrst-year stu­ the entire human race. once told me that faith is turning a blind eye to dents really have to begin to feel like a Lisa Desilets 8 arts & entertainment the Gazette February 15, 1996

No more flying solo ~ The CKDU Truncheon Ten is not available this week as the staff is recovering from Noah dances away from self-production the1r 11th Annual Funding Dnve. A little after 7 p.m. last BY STACEY WEIGHTMAN here? ence for contemporary dance in develop is for you to be produced Sunday - during Funk in Ef­ GWEN: It's funny how I ended Halifax. It 1s predominantly a solo and presented by other dance pro­ fect- the CKDU goal of 45K Halifax modern dancer Gwen up in Halifax. My boyfriend at the dance company, but if there's ever ducers. ot only are you paid, but was reached and when the Noah is previewing her new dance, time was up here studying archi­ room in terms of funding at some the costs of mounting a show are dust had settled, $45,030 had The Last Show, this evening at tecture so that's why I moved here. point, I would be able to have pa1d and then you are free to con­ been pledged. Way to go Hall­ the Dalhousie Art Gallery as a GAZ: You are not only a dancer other dancers. But that's not the centrate on the dance. I want to fax (and whoever else can work in progress. Noah will be but a choreographer - when did focus of the company right now. do creations that are funded and pick up CKDU's 50 titanic performing this dance March 1 you begin choreographing and do Right now the focus is on solo supported. In the past I have had watts of power)! Folks can and 2 during Local Currents: At­ you choreograph for others? performances and creations. some assistance but it was not pay their pledges and collect lantic New Dance Festival. The GWEN: I began choreograph­ GAZ: The performance that enough. Self-production means their prizes in SUB 320 Gazette's Stacey Weightman, a stu­ ing in 1984. My work is predomi­ you are putting on this Thursday that you are doing a lot more work ~ The #1 single-show total dent of Gwen's, managed to grab nantly solo although sometimes at the Dalhousie Art Gallery is besides the creating; you are also for the Funding Drive was Ra­ 45 minutes with the artist. I do create duets. Most recently I called The Last Show. This perform­ administrating the work. I feel that dio Free Kansas with $1,610, GAZ: How did you get your co-created a duet with George ance isn't your last one so why I am an old dancer because of it while the #1 two-show total start in dance? Stamos called Proceed with Cau­ did you chose this title? all. Not only do I have to take care was Saturday Morning Mu­ GWEN: My mother asked me tion - it is part of the Atlantic GWEN: I chose the title because of myself, but I also have to take sical Box With $1,527 if I'd like to take dance classes, New Dance Festival. The other I am at the end of a cycle and I care of my art form. I feel that I ~ At a reception before last and so as an eight-year-old I was duet that I recently created was feel like I have come full circle. I have given a lot to the community Tuesday's opening perform­ overjoyed. I took all forms of called The Two Marys. Marise did not want to continue working in the past six years with the pro­ ance of Dalhousie Theatre's dance: classical ballet, jazz, and Vachon, also in the festival. is the in the way that I had been - ductions that I have done. The Good Woman of Setzuan. Spanish dance. I've given a good dancer that I worked with there. mainly self-production - and felt GAZ: How would you define there were two important 2 6 years of my life to dancing. GAZ: Why did you start up that this would be the show [that modern dance in comparison to awards handed out. Ben GAZ: I know that you're origi­ your own dance company? completed that phase]. What I other dance forms? Many people Chaisson was awarded the nally from St. John's- what was GWEN: I founded Gwen Noah mean by that is that as a dance seem to have a hard time under­ Blackmore Bursary from Nep­ it about Halifax that brought you Dance in 1991 to create a pres- company, the best way for you to standing what it is. tune Theatre. This award is GWEN: Contemporary dance presented to a Dalhousie is a dance form that can incorpo­ technical theatre student for rate a number of other dance excellence in their field . forms. It can be quite balletic, it Blanche Potter, who worked can be quite athletic- it usually in Dalhousie Theatre from is athletic. The energy from the 1966-1994, was commemo­ dance tends to be different com­ rated as only the second pared to ballet. Ballet has this Honourary Dalhousie Theatre lightness and it has this idea that Patron (the first being Mrs. you are in the air. Contemporary David MacK Murray). Ms Pot­ dance has a real connection to the ter has been a part of every earth, be it working the whole Dal Theatre Production smce body down on the floor or just the the 1960s, and will always be way that you are dealing with remembered for her contribu­ infinite lines of energy- you are tions to the program. relating to the ground and also ~ Two new exhibits running the heavens. You can pull [in] a until Saturday at the Anna lot of other dance forms as inspi­ l eonowens Gallery are rations: maybe you are going to Stephen Clayton Ellwood's have a little bit of Scottish danc­ untitled installation and Kelly ing, maybe a bit of Club dancing, Dodge's dumbshow. Dumb­ maybe a bit of Folk dancing, your show consists of "small envi­ No capes, no tights work may be more theatrical. The ronments occup1ed by paper way that you express yourself - mache figures. [the1r not only through movement but appearance[ ... enriched and - BY NEIL FRASER tioned heroes and heroines in and ultimately, must face their through other elements, other art complicated by the personal their incredibly tight clothing. The nemesis, Crazy Lady. Inside the forms- may be incorporated into and political nature" of the tex­ The Do-It-Yourself attitude is only superhero comics I have seen back cover of Adventures ... is a hi­ the work that you do. People can tual exchanges between the strong in Halifax, and not just in locally are parodies. The best of larious one-pager called "Reser­ relate to it more because of the figures. The NSCAD gallery is the local music scene. Halifax tal­ these are Colosalus, by Mike voir Smurfs." vast amount of different types of open Tues. to Fri., 11 a.m.-5 ent is now infiltrating the comic Mcgraw, and Moocho Man, by The closest thing the new dancing that you can draw [into p.m. and Sat., 12 p.m . - 4 p.m world and has created a growing Andrew Delby, in the Strange Ad­ comic scene has to a local it]. ~ The Theatre Arts Guild IS local scene. At the centre of this ventures anthology. superhero is Michael Roth in "Bad GAZ: How do you feel about presenting Hurray for new community is Calum Subject of a recent article in Moon Rising" by David Howlett. the level of support that dance Johnny Canuck, a work writ­ Johnston, strange owner of the the Daily News, Amy Baker is the Mild-mannered music reporter receives in Halifax? Are there ten by Ken Gauss about the Strange Adventures comic shop. creator of Dollface. Dollface is a Roth becomes a werewolf and many opportunities for young most unlikely superhero of 'Minis,' or 'zines,' consist of series of short stories about any­ finds that he enjoys it. The thrill dancers in Halifax? them all ... a Canadian one. photocopied sheets of thing and everything. of the hunt enthrals him and he GWEN: There aren't really The play tells the story "of long paper folded over One ongoing story is finds himself revelling in his ani­ opportunities for young dancers how Johnny Canuck and the into magazine form. that of "The Angry mal side. while ignoring his hu­ here. Gwen Noah Dance is the secret Canadian Supersquad The more paper you Beaver." Introduced man half. Very tight storytelling only professional dance company saved the world." The play use, the more pages in the first issue of and great artwork here. around here and there is not even runs Feb. 15-17, 22-24, 29 you get. You are only Dollface (cost $1 ), this Comics have always been re­ enough money to do a production and March 1-2 at the Play­ limited by the surly woodland crea­ garded as a juvenile medium, and that is funded properly. Unfortu­ house on 6 Parkhill Rd . Tick­ amount you want to ture was an asshole as such have always been sub­ nately, the support is not high for ets are $5 opening night. and photocopy. This inex­ before he was even jected to heavy censorship. Only dance in Halifax. $9 afterwards for Seniors/Stu­ pensive method is per­ born. Also in Dollface since the rise of direct market GAZ: What lies ahead for dents, $10 for Adults Call fect for starting your #1 is a surreal story comic shops like Strange Adven­ Gwen Noah and the Gwen Noah TAG at 477-2663 for more own independent magazine or about Venda and her glowworm, tures have comics been able to Dance Company? Information. comic book, free from the re­ a tale of a woman who goes to a take a more serious tone. By com­ GWEN: I am going to continue ~ The Dalhousie Art Gallery straints of commercial markets. family planning centre for a preg­ bining art and storytelling tech­ to work on the piece for March 1 is cont1numg 1ts series of As well as carrying minis at its nancy test. and a satirical look at niques. comic book creators - and 2. I'll be touring in St. John's screenmgs for African Herit­ 5262 Sackville Street location (a rising coffee prices - Baker sug­ especially with today's independ­ and Vancouver in April and I have age Month next Wednesday. second store is in Fredericton), gests it's the fault of Colombian ent market- are bound only by no plans after that. The Emperor Jones, directed Strange Adventures also publishes drug cartels. All are very beauti­ their imagination. GAZ: To the person who by Dudley Murphy, is a film an anthology of maritime works ful stories told in a touching man­ The advantage of minis in par­ knows nothing about dance and version of Eugene O'Neil's called. coincidentally, Strange Ad­ ner. ticular is that anyone can do is thinking of coming to your classic story about Brutus ventures. Recent media coverage on A more down-to-earth work is them. If you have something to show on Thursday, what would Jones (played by the great CBC and in the Daily News of the Decent Comic's Adventures in Pa­ say or a story to tell, put it on you say to encourage them to black singer, actor. and activ­ anthology has garnered responses per Routing. Authored by Alex paper and take it to a photocopy­ come see it? ist Paul Robeson). a pullman from as far away as British Colum­ Kennedy and Sean Jordan, Adven­ ing machine. The only thing hold­ GWEN: You would see a piece who becomes King of Haiti bia. This widespread attention can tures in Paper Routing chronicles ing you back is you. that is very lively. It's joyful, Screenings are at 12.30 p m. only be good for all artists and the true life adventures of Xela Take a walk down to Strange there's bursts of dance that hap­ and 8:00p.m. in the gallery 1n writers involved in the project. Ydennek and Naes Nadroj as they Adventures and see what the lo­ pen, and yet there is this thread the lower level of the Arts When I talk about comics, I brave the dangers of their paper cals have to offer. The more you that connects the dances. I think Centre. Admission is free - don't mean those superhero com­ route. They must deal with bro­ support local talent, the more of that people would find the move­ donations accepted. ics with the impossibly propor- ken elevators, the old folks home, it there will be. ment exciting; I hope that they do. the Gazette February 15, 1996 9 Do something with your hair Elliott: I don't feel it. No, just times it works to your benefit. ful just with everyday speech is just gratitude. I don't feel much pres­ People wonder- what is his hair what goes on there- it's lovely. sure. I'm just doing what I've al­ really like? And worth preserving, you know? ways done, and they tape it and Gaz: How did living in Newfound­ Except that if you tried to preserve put on what they think is okay. It land for ten years affect your style? it, it would probably go away, you suits me great. Elliott: I wouldn't be a come­ know; people would be so self-con­ Gaz: How did the idea for the dian if I hadn't gone to Newfound­ scious of it. show come about? land. It's quite acceptable there. It's Gaz: What would you say the Elliott: Brian (producer Brian just the way people behave: mak­ Chris Lome Elliott philosophy of Hill) heard a tape that we did at ing fun of things and telling sto­ life is? the Glenn Gould Studio. I did one ries about what happened during Elliott: Do something with there - a live show - and he the day, and making them delight- your hair. liked it. They were looking for a replacement so he phoned me up and I said, "Uh, yeah. okay. All right, I s'pose, y'know." Gaz: Are you trying to direct the kind of material in the show? Elliott: No. Whoever you work with, you find people that you like, and you never instruct an artist, you know? Just let them do their thing. They know best what their audience wants and what they can do. When you try to impose your vision on somebody else - well, it might work, but generally it's annoying. I don't worry about it. We try to find people that we like and that I've worked with or BY JAMES WORRALL thing, yeah. Mostly I've been wanted to work with, and Brian working on the road, frankly. knows some people, and I know After the taping of the CBC com­ That's my principal source of rev­ some people, and they know some edy/variety show Madly Off in enues, you know, so I've been other people. We try to check All Directions in Halifax last doing gigs all over the place. these people out and build up a Friday, the Gazette's James Gaz: Being the first radio se­ network, you know? Worrall had a chance to talk to ries you've done, is this show a Gaz: Your style on stage incor­ MC and star Lome Elliott. big breakthrough? porates a lot of visual jokes. Do you Elliott: It doesn't feel like it­ find it hard working on radio? Gaz: I looked through your it feels really friendly and nice. I Elliott: Well. there's also lan­ resume type thing and ... was a bit nervous when we guage. Visual stuff on stage tendE Elliott: It's all bullshit! started. This is only the fourth to cut through, but when you lis­ Gaz: So, you have mostly done place we've played. ten to it on tape there is a lot ol CBC specials and stuff like that? Gaz: Is there a lot of pressure fill­ language there. There is some­ Elliott: I guess that's one ing in for a big show like Air Farce? thing missed, obviously, but some- CBC show madly off BY JAMES WORRALL desired. On the other end of the scale was Dave Harley, Air Farce it is not. a.k.a. General John Cabot Trail. whose act seemed Lome Elliott is the star and host of the new CBC to amount to nothing more than bad puns and radio series, Madly Off in All Directions. The show bad taste. Despite the interesting premise of his will be filling in for the Royal Canadian Air Farce - alter ego, Harley mentioned nothing about the who are taking a break for a few months- and Cape Breton Liberation Army and just ended up has been taping shows before audiences in Atlantic dying on stage in uniform instead of in civvies. Canada. Elliott and crew were in the Sir James Dunn In contrast to some of the performers, Elliott Theatre on Thursday, February 8 for the sole Hali­ seemed completely at ease on stage and his hu­ fax taping. mour was natural, not forced. Although he is Madly Off in All Directions is a comedy/variety from Quebec, his experience with Maritime au­ show, with Elliott serving as Master of Ceremo­ diences was evident. His anecdotes about being nies. He introduces a variety of local performers a mainlander in a strange land, and his jokes doing short sketches, and does his own in be­ about Halifax and Nova Scotia, appealed to the tween. Unfortunately, Elliott completely steals his home town audience. One feels that his talents own show. are not fully utilized on radio, however, .as his The audience on Friday was subjected to a va­ body language and use of his hair were all part riety of material - some good, some terrible - of the show. but the guest performers ended up serving as filler Lome Elliott is an excellent performer whore­ between Elliott's sketches, instead of the other way ally deserves his own show. Madly Off in All Direc­ around. tions is great at times, but disappointing at others. Notable exceptions to the mediocrity were Cape It is worth tuning in just to hear Elliott and a few Breton comedians Maynard Morrison and Bette other performers. but do not expect to love <:very MacDonald, whose portrayal of small town stere­ minute. otypes proved that the best jokes are the ones you Madly Off in All Directions airs Saturdays make about yourself. Bill Carr was also good at times, on CBC Stereo at 10:35 a.m., and on CBC radio although his stabs at French Canada left a lot to be Sundays at 1:08 p.m. until April. Mcinnes Hall Dalhousie University cally creative. When the band tries to sound metallic, as they do on "Kiss 120," they fall fiat on Poseurs fall flat their faces. Also, Latimer's use of feedback and effects come off as and that their publishing group petty annoyances instead of en­ Lp Title has a really cool name - World hancing the songs. Lat1mer Domination Music. This band defmitely has poten­ True North The first track, "Neolida," is tial, but their disc lacks focus. The pretty TreePeople-ish, and need­ fact that there is a song on Lp Ti­ I really don't know a whole lot less to say is the disc's best track. tle called "Poseur" is a little bit about Latimer, except for the fact Sadly, the rest of Lp Title offers too fitting. that they're from Philadelphia, nothing that is musically or lyri- AARON DHIR the Gazette February 15, 1996 EVERY THURSDAY NIG at Your Father•s Mousta Go, and go Austen spectable Colonel Brandon (Alan HE setting Sense and Sensibil­ FILM Rickman). Despite the romances. ity is the English countryside Sense and Sensibility T the newly-lowered status of the in the early 19th century. Mr. Starnng Emma Thompson. Hugh Dashwood family women, in an Dash wood dies and bequeaths his Grant I Screenplay by Emma Thursday estate to his son from a previous time of rigid social codes, has Nig Thompson (adapted from the novel serious ramifications on their de­ marriage, leaving his daughters by Jane Austen) Elinor (Emma Thompson) and sirability as wives. VIPVlbUrSJIIU Marianne (Kate Winslet) virtually As expected, Oscar-winner Spotlightl penniless. Elinor falls in love with Edward Perras Emma Thompson is excellent in this movie. She (Hugh Grant), a reserved man torn between the life continues to choose roles with substance, maintain­ Th stage w· eopen of peace and quiet he wishes to lead as a member ing her status as one of the most ta.lented and re­ of the clergy and the hectic life of a London "pro­ spected dramatic actresses around. Kate Winslet is fessional" desired for him by his high class family. also very good as Thompson's hopelessly romantic to I musiciansl Marianne, meanwhile, becomes enamoured with a sister. I'm not sure if Hugh Grant can act because dashing young suitor named Willoughby (Greg every movie I see him in, he stands around flutter­ Chec ut great up and coming bands! Wise), despite the devoted affection of the more re- ing his eyes and bumbling his lines, with this strange contorted look on his face. Fortunately, these char­ Interested acts call the Moustache acteristics are well-suited to the character of Edward FRIDAY. at 423-8788. MIDNIGHT. Perras and Grant fits right in. Sense and Sensibility is Thompson's debut as a OXFORD THEATRE. THURS NIGHT IS WING NIGHT! • The Gazette wants you professional screenplay writer, the project having to start your break off taken five years and a total of fourteen revisions to 10 CENT WINGS 5PM-1 OPM with some bone- complete. Not surprisingly, the end result is very polished. For a script with so many characters whose ~i.l"\,,-i)UJ.~~ . hard-hitting lives are all intertwined in so many different ways. ~-v•,1u1.1. (But in case you don't want to go with the storyline is well organized. The dialogue is crisp John Cullen to the and very amusing, and each one of the characters Wardroom, then... ) We is fleshed out nicely. have oodles of movie Shot at five different locations throughout Eng­ passes to give away. land, the lavish estates and English countryside are All you have to do is gorgeous. The costumes are cool too, especially come to SUB 312 and Hugh Grant's neck-less Humpty Dumpty outfit. IID'ID.IN say one of these two If you're worried that this is another .stuffy snoozer things: "Jackie Chan like The Age of Innocence, don't be. It's really humor­ kicks ass!" or "Where's ous, and quite moving as well. If you want to come Tim? I'm gonna kick his out of a theatre feeling good, and not like you just ass I" Limit one double wasted a ridiculous amount of money on a really ...... -...... pass per person. crappy movie. go see Sense and Sensibility . LUKE MERRIMEN ~: the Gazette

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This proved about the good old days and play a all of our pressures. to be most troublesome, since peo­ reunion concert. Dnnk yourself into Sceptical as always, I decided ple who need service usually look an early grave. Wake up next Mon­ to become one with the future. I for it on their lunch breaks. After day with a hangover. Skip class and got an e-mail account at the be- that, I had to get a modem. I went form a band Repeat. 2. If you're an old-school shit-dis­ C) ginning of this term. but my first to PCPC and picked the cheapest turber, throw a protest over the ;!'; brush with the internet harkens one while the guy who helped me ~ back to my Howe Hall days. babbled on about 'baud rates' and waste of valuable school time and parental/government money Take ~ My next-door neighbour had other confusing things. Turns out one of those super computers that I should have listened to the guy, the week after break off to regroup . 8 3. Your thes1s ~ can do everything but eat your because it took me a good four 4. Grab hold of your spontaneity and ~ lunch, so one day, he decided to days to get the thing up and run­ youth wh1le you've still got it. Make a ~ show a bunch of us the sick and ning. Once it worked. the real r million plans for a million different road r;; twisted side of chat lines: "Wel- problems of e-mail became appar­ ro g come to Cyber-sex. my boys ... ent. I live with three other peo­ trips, realize you're broke and spend a roughly equivalent amount of ~ where the degenerates of the ple. so the phone rings quite a bit. money moping around town, drink­ ~ world learn to type with one hand There is nothing more depressing ing and taking in full price movies, while masturbating on the key­ then receiving a phone call while bitching about how it's such a waste board with the other." reading your mail. It disconnects the Boomers have all the money. Five or six of us crowded the modem. and you have to re­ 5. Go home and be babied for three­ around the screen while our friend dial to get back into the system, and-a-half days and spend the rest got in touch with a few of the more which is where the second prob­ of the time trymg to get your par­ risque clowns who do this all the lem lies. After two o'clock, it's fu­ ents to stop calling you pooky and time. We spoke with a 30-year-old tile to try and get into the system. realize you're not their little kid any male in Hawaii who loved our fake My computer is slow, so I spend more. (WARNING: give the ''I'm all character, 'Linda.' After selling much of the time waiting to type grown up now" speech after you've ourselves as a 25-year-old blond in my password. I usually get fed already hit them up for money.) sex kitten who loved to 'do it in up and punch it a few times to 6. Attempt to explain the elusive natural environments,' we per­ see if my frustrations will hasten degree/lack of job connection, con­ suaded Mr. Hawaii to call us. the process. They don't. sider selling out to Microsoft, realize When the phone rang, we picked Costume students open The internet is the newest of you suck and be ecstatic to get back it up and launched into a tirade the new. Millions have bought a to good ol' Dal, where no one cares of profanities littered liberally with ticket and are taking the ride, yet if you have any previous expenence second exhibition comments about how lame he many are still scared to do so. Big scraping toilets for $5.25 an hour. was. He expected the porno voice computer companies sell the idea 7. Tell people at The Palace that peo­ of a true professional blond hooker, of being able to do almost any­ ple at The Birdland think they're BY KAVERI GUPTA women who were notable in their but received the husky voices of thing in front of their machines, weenies. Tell Birdland folk that peo­ own right. drunk males with nothing better almost as fast as they cashed in ple from The Palace club baby seals. The Dalhousie University Cos­ "These women achieved their to do but lure unassuming victims on products beginning with Grab a lawn chair at Duke and Bruns­ tume Society is hosting its second own greatness, separate from into their grasp. I hope we didn't 'cyber.' But what is that going to wick, drink, and toast your new ca­ exhibition. "Notable Nova Scotia their husbands," said Lynn Sorge, scar him too much. do to the way we live? Are we reer as a performance artist. Women, 1860-1900,'' at the Cos­ exhibition Curator and Chair of But I digress. Back to the task going to become completely de­ 8. Get caught up on all the work pro­ tume Society Museum from Feb­ the Department of Theatre. at hand. pendent on one machine ... some­ fessors inevitably pile on you JUSt ruary 16 to August 31. Featured in the exhibition are University students get some thing that can fix all our problems before break and expect right after. Designed by fli'st-year students women such as Bessie Hall, the damn good deals. While the rest with the push of a button? Will After break, when people ask you who graduated in 1992-93, the first woman to navigate a ship of the world has to pay for the natural evolution of humans what you did, nod sagely with a jaded costumes are being displayed now across the Atlantic Ocean; Mary internet services, our little micro­ include the addition of another air and say "A little of this, little of because it was just last June that Jane Katzman Lawson, one of cosm gets a freebie, great for peo­ fmger so we can type faster? that." After all, it is Reading Week. the Costume Society moved to the first native Nova Scotian ple who want to ·save money on This is why I'm a little hesitant. 9. Hole up with your visiting boy/ their new space on Argyle Street women to achieve literary rec­ phone bills. Since my friends live Computer junkies are a cult of girlfriend, alienate the rest of your and had the room to start display­ ognition; Margaret Florence on the other coast, e-mail is a their own. Why, they even have a friends, be in a dramatic, MT&T­ ing their work. For this exhibition, Newcombe, the first woman to good way to keep in touch. I even guru/leader/prophet - a fellow supporting funk for at least three each student chose a female in the graduate from Dalhousie Univer­ convinced my girlfriend, who is by the name of Bill Gates. Aside weeks after they leave. specified time period, researched sity; and, Anna Leonowens, as computer illiterate as I am, to from being one of the richest men 10. Wake up to your alarm at her life, wrote a character sketch, founder of the Victoria School get her car on the highway. in the world, he is a role model seven a.m. Monday morning, feel­ and created a costume suited to of Art and Design. However. my plan of joining for all aspiring computer geeks. ing like a keener. Hit the snooze the person being portrayed - This year's first-year costume this new technology was not as The question is, will he go to button 1,026 times (go ahead and from the underwear out. design students are recreating an simple as it once seemed. First, I heaven, or crash and burn with count). wake up late for class the The theme of the exhibition is entire 18th century wedding. had to deal with the people at the likes of David Koresh? following Monday.

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This is aweeklq emploqment feature co-sponsored bq The Gazette . The nex,t issue is on ThursdaQ. Februarq 29. Have agreat Spring Break!!! 12 sports the Gazette February 15, 1996 Men find victory Women falter, but still on top BY ANDREW COOK down at the Tower. Dal would put BY ANDREW COOK we have to overcome." for a game against the Panthers together spurts where Parker and Saint Mary's, not attempting to on Saturday evening. The shoulders of Brian Parker Oblitey would take over the game, The Dalhousie women's basketball scrap with Dal inside the paint, Nationally, it's wait and see for must be getting tired. The 5'10 sparking a fastbreak that is all too team split their games for the sec­ looked to the perimeter for their the Tigers, who still aspire to keep guard has carried a load befitting often missing. Intensity would ond straight week. The women, scoring. More specifically, the a position among the nation's fin ­ a giant. Whether it's scoring, re­ then bow out who have been starting guard tandem of est. Dalhousie has been hovering bounding, passing, or defence, he to compla­ looking a bit Jadranka Crnogorac and Shawna between the eighth and tenth po­ has thrown his teammates on his cency, causing worn of late, Wright combined for 38 points, sitions all season and must hope back and carried them through a a game border­ BASKETBALL are battling led by Crnogorac's game high 23. coaches around the country will long, six-game road trip. ing on a blow- through those Bonnie MacLean also marked 12 finally give Atlantic Canadian With last week's sweep, the out to turn into a two-possession mid-season blahs which most top­ for the Huskies. basketball some respect. Respect road trip can be deemed a sue-· affair. The fmal score was 96-90 calibre teams face. Even in defeat, Wares put up not only by keeping the Tigers cess. The Tigers ended the trip in the Tigers' favour. An added obstacle in that bat­ solid numbers for Dalhousie, ranked, but also by adding a Me­ with four wins and two losses, Give the Huskies their due. Still tle is the fact that the last six pounding in 18 points, while morial team which has proven it with victories this past week in lacking in backcourt experience games have been on the road. Fleiger tossed in 15 points from can play with anybody. Wolfville against Acadia and over and a second frontcourt scorer, Their longest trip of the season the outside. Freshman Jody Euloth In the conference, the race Saint Mary's (SMU) at the Tower. they battled through the bickering. may have ended on a bit of a sour continued her solid play off of the tightens with Dalhousie and Me­ The 81-61 win on Thursday Saint. Mary's found enough com­ note, but finishing with a 4-2 bench, stepping up her offensive morial knotted atop the AUAA night over the Axemen sent a posure to put a scare into the Ti­ record is nothing to be ashamed output with a contribution of 11 with 36 points. Should things message to the rest of the confer­ gers and excite their fans. of and isn't the main concern of points. continue as is, the weekend of the ence that wins against the Tigers With SMU in a rotating 2-3, the team. With the week now in the 24th of February figures to sort are going to be hard to come by 3-2 zone defence, it was the out­ ''I'm more interested in our books, though not easily forgot­ out the conference standings with down the stretch. side attack for Dalhousie which performance and our develop­ ten, the Tigers have a lighter load back-to-back games between the Dalhousie showed no mercy in again wore out the scorekeeper's ment than the wins and losses at ahead. The women travel to UPEI two squads in St. John's. taking Geoff Kott and the entire pen. Of the 96 points that the this point in the season," said Acadia inside line-up off their Tigers scored, Parker and Oblitey coach Carolyn Savoy. game. Kott was held to just four marked 3 7 and 31, respectively. The week began in Wolfville points. Acadia's makeshift back­ For SMU, the offensive attack with a hard-earned 68-60 road TWo wrestlers court did put up double figures, came from their now formidable victory. The Tigers used their im­ but every point that Chris Cain inside-outside duo of Jason posing physical presence to over­ and Marcus Jamieson scored was Medford and Jordan McCormick. come a hungry Acadia team who well-earned. Medford fought off constant dou­ always raises their level of play qualify for nationals For the Tigers, it was a one­ ble teams to pound in 29 points for Dalhousie. man wrecking crew. Clearly in a while McCormick, the league's "Our pressure really slowed BY GAZmE STAFF zone, Parker not only controlled hottest frosh, dropped in 1 7 from down their offence," commented the tempo but controlled the the outside. coach Savoy. "That is what won For the first time since .1983, Dalhousie sent a wrestling team scoreboard as well, with a 32- Back at home on Tuesday to the game for us." to the AUAA championships, and two members of the squad point outburst. The point total face the X-Men from Antigonish, Dalhousie used their physical succeeded in earning a spot at the ClAUs. aside, it was his accuracy that Parker again led the way with 19 presence to control things early Scott Aldridge became the first Tiger in 13 years to be drew attention - Parker was 13 points as Dal romped to an 84- and the shooting of Jackie Fleiger crowned an AUAA wrestling champion when he won the 90 for 18 from the hardwood, includ­ 55 victory. That's the good news. carried them the rest of the way. kilogram weight class. He defeated his Memorial University op­ ing six for six from outside the arc. The bad news is that Shawn Fleiger had 18 points while ponent 14-3 and crushed the UNB wrestler ll-1 during the As per usual against his former Plancke, just back from a three­ Carolyn Wares led the team in tournament this past weekend at the University of New Bruns­ team, Reggie Oblitey put in a solid month hiatus with a torn ante­ rebounding. wick. performance, joining Parker in rior cruciate ligament, went down Virginia Cann had 21 for the In the 72 kilogram class, Thomas Langerfield earned a silver double figures with 13 points. with a twisted knee. Also, gritty Axettes, who are just hoping to medal and a trip to Brock University in St. Catherines, Ontario What shouldn't go unnoticed, as utility forward Blair Pallopson left make the playoffs. for nationals. He won a nail-biting 5-4 match over his UNB it often does, was the play on the with an accelerated heartbeat. The Tigers hit the wall against opponent. who was the 199 5 AUAA champion, but was pinned defensive end by the Tigers. That They join centre Dallas Shannon the Huskies Sunday evening at the by his MUN opponent in a very physical final. was the reason that Acadia coach, on the sidelines. Tower. In what will happen from Dalhousie barely missed qualifying another wrestler for Dave Nutbrown, spent much of the The Tigers embark on another time to time in a league where CIAO's when Paul Bitsack lost a 6-5 sudden death overtime game spitting out expletives as he crucial game in their AUAA quest teams face each other up to four match in the 65 kg class and placed third. watched his crew struggle to shoot as they visit the Island to take on times in one season, Saint. Mary's Two other notable Dalhousie performances were Mike 30 percent from the field. the Panthers of OPEL With the had Dal's number on this night. MacNutt in the 76 kg class and Gavin Tweedie at 68 kg. Both "The second half was the best two cats tied at the top, Saturday's The Huskies got up early and wrestlers competed very well but lost close matches to veteran twenty minutes of defence that we game against UPEI takes on much spent the bulk of the game fight­ MUN and UNB opponents. have put in this year," said Tigers' significance. For Dalhousie, a ing off Tigers' runs and held on A women's Atlantic university exhibition tournament was coach Tim McGarrigle. "We had number one ranking may be at to a 69-62 victory. also held at the same time. Once again, Dalhousie's women good rotations to the ball and we stake, while the Panthers are still "Our girls have been taking wrestlers continued their winning ways. Terri Rose and Sheila finished it off with our rebounding." trying to claw their way into the winning for granted,'' said Savoy. Pippen both won their respective classes. Kim Ferris placed sec­ On Sunday night, fans watched exclusive company of Dal and "When things aren't easy we get ond, losing a close match to an experienced UNB wrestler. ::::- a typical Huskies/Tigers show- Acadia in the CIAO's top ten. frustrated and that is. something

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Vol eyballers Lesley, a first year swimmer and Arts student from Riverview, NB, was named AUAA Rookie of the Year for Women's Swimming last weekend. She won the SOm Backstroke, and the 200m Backstroke, and has qualified for the CIAU Championships to be held at continue to dominate Guelph, Feb. 23-25. The Dal Women's team won the Championships over UNB, 259- 139. BY GAZETIE STAFF

With one goal accomplished, Dalhousie's women's team has Brian scored 32 points in now set their sights on the AUAA Dal's 81-61 victory over volleyball championship. .... Acadia, and 3 7 points in The Tigers defeated Mount Oat's 96-90 win over SMU. en Allison in three straight games, ~ He is 5' 1 0" first year Arts I 15-8. 15-6, and 15-4 at the§ student from Laurel, Dalplex Sunday afternoon. ~ Maryland. N The Tigers finished with a per- ~ .... feet 16-0 record to capture the ~ AUAA league title. ;;; Jen Parkes led the offensive at- ~ tack for the home team with 11 5 Available to all Dalhousie kills. while Christine Frail added ~ . 0 Student, Staff or Faculty. mne. ~ Dalhousie travels to the Univer- 8 to sity of New Brunswick (UNB) for z J ust show your va lid ID JAN, Room :312 SUB, 494~65:32 . AUAA playoffs this weekend as Cash payments only. their quest for a spot at the Cana­ dian championships continues. The Tigers battle UNB at 4 p.m. In the frrst match of the week­ shut out the hosts 15-0 to claim on Saturday with the final sched­ end, Dalhousie had a battle on the match. uled for 2 p.m. on Sunday. their hands but came out on top The men now have a 7-1 The men's team also continued by scores of 15-13, 13-15, 15-6, record and are on top of the their winning ways with a pair and 15-11. On Sunday, the Tigers AUAA standings. The Tigers host of victories against UNB on the swept the Varsity Reds in three an AUAA tournament at the road this past weekend. straight, 15-12, 15-11, and then Dalplex this weekend. SUMMER JOBS IN WESTERN MONTE CARLO/FRANCET CAl'I/ADA Work as a nanny abroad for three months to a year. For Choose between: applications & information, -Tourism in the Banff/Jasper area call or write: -Tree planting throughout B.C. -Agriculture in the Okanagan -Hotels in the VancouverNictoria area MONTE CARLO NANNIES Water wesults We can help you to reach hwl

BY MARSHA MOORE In the women's 1500, Cindy Foley ran to a seasonal best with All-Night Broomball With the AUAA Championships a time of 4:41.5, while in the only two weeks away, the Dal Track men's 1500, Chris Halfyard won Tigers proved that they are ready frrst place and narrowly missed to take on the Atlantic Conference qualifying for the ClAUs with a with a strong showing at the Ath­ time of 3:57.2. The women's a huge success letics Nova Scotia Meet last Satur­ 4X200 metre relay team of Tara day at Dalplex. The Tigers won MacLellan, Marsha Moore, Terri BY GEOFF STEWART nice in the article for giving me a slice of pizza. seven events. and in some cases, Baker, and Paula Peters also missed Hey Bio, I'm cheap, but I'm not easy. swept the top three positions. the CIAU standard of 1:45.6 by Two weeks ago on a Thursday night, the rink On Friday, it was an interesting day of hoops On the track, Margie Jenkins only one tenth of a second. was all ablaze with teams competing in the at Dalplex. During the brief hiatus that was won the 800 metres with a per­ Dalhousie also dominated in P.A.R.T.Y. on Ice. The All-Night Broomball Munroe Day, many individuals took to the sonal best time of 2:14. Terri the field events, winning both the Tournament was a huge success- I scored a hardwood. In the women's three-on-three, the Baker also placed frrst in the 400 men's and women's high jump. slice of pizza. and the participants had a good girls from Shirreff Hall took the title in an metres with a seasonal best time Ranked number one in the CIAU time. undefeated run. Angela Thistle, Roz Staples. of 58.7 seconds. In the 200 me­ this season. Ann Sinclair jumped Starting at 10:30 p.m. and running until Tracey King, and Jill Coolen walked away con­ tres, Marsha Moore, Tara 1. 6 5 metres to grab first place, about six in the morning, this double knock­ fidently from their victory. Their performance MacLellan. and Angela Ripley while Rachelle Beaton took sec­ out binge saw the MBA Fuzzy-Bunnies take the was so great. in fact, that they were asked to placed first, second, and third, ond. George Inglis' jump of 1.92 cheese. Don't let the name fool you, these soft take on the men. Unfortunately, this new respectively. MacLellan also ran to metres in the men's high jump and padded quadrupeds beat the Woolly Mam­ Shirreff Hall in Boys Town was not quite as victory in the 50 metres with a was good enough to earn him a moths in what was a disgustingly cute final. successful, but most importantly, they were time of 7.1 seconds. victory, also. I would like to send a warning to the Mighty great sports. Ducks that there is now some fierce competi­ The other games saw some exciting play be­ tion in the scary name department of sports. tween the two Girl Guide Teams and the Girl Special thanks should go out to some spe­ Guide I-Paul's Pathfinders match was so in­ A Summer Course at cial people for the extra special job they did tense that it all came to a head. In fact, two that night. Kermit DeGooyer and Jeff Watson heads. Paul Osbourne, three-time Girl Guide McGill get full credit for the fantastic job of officiat­ All-Star, NHL Hall-of-Farner, and lead piper in University ing. It's not easy to be patient at four in the the third Battalion of Her Majesty's Scottish Montreal, Canada morning when excessive amounts of testoster­ Dragoons, and Pharmacy Sport-Rep (no small one are coursing through the veins of two jack­ feat on its own) Jamie Flynn inadvertently col­ Why Not! asses who want to fight in such a vicious sport. lided in what could be considered the final play Furthermore I'd like to thank Bret Leech and of the tournament. Both are okay and now We welcome Tracey Morgan for organizing and running the see the incident as a real eye-opener. Congratu­ visiting students show. As well, I'd like to mention the P.A.R.T.Y. lations to Glenn Gromack, Jamie Flynn, and I ncre-.1se your op tions people for foregoing the Grawood to come out Chris W. Barkhouse. Lighten you r course load and sponsor the tourney and supply it with Thanks to all those who entered and showed Enrich your program hot chocolate, donuts, and chocolate bars. up, and to those of you who didn't- we know Experience Montreal Finally, Biology asked me to say something where you live. ll's all here for you!

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Home Health Care Cosmetic Department Food Department FREE Prescription Delivery FREE 1-Hour Underground Parking • Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Weekends and Holidays OPEN 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Everything you want in a drugstore the Gazette February 15, 1996 15 fected by close contact with a on Sundays from 8-10 p.m. problem drinker? Consider calling Shrove Tuesday Sourdough us at 466-7077. Pancake Supper in support of Body Language: Contempo­ the 36th Halifax Beavers, Cubs, rary Figure Works from the Per­ and Scouts will be held at Saint manent Collection will be Thomas Aquinas Church Hall (Ox­ exhibited by the Dal Art Gallery ford St. at Jubilee Rd.) on Feb. 20 until Feb. 25. The Gallery's hours between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. $5 are Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. adult. $4 child (under 5 years free) to 4 p.m. As well, there will be an $15 per family will pay for "Vera's February 15 - February 28, 1996 opening reception and artist's Mother's Sourdough Pancakes", presentation by Wayne Boucher Sausages. Drinks, Desserts. on "Surfacing" Feb. 29 at 8 p.m. The Nova Scotia Drama 1900 tonight at 8 p.m. at The Schizophrenia Society The evening will include an illus­ League in cooperation with All "Digital Image Making: Fin­ Carleton House, 168 5 Argyle of N.S. will hold its monthly sup­ trated talk by the artist. For more Saints Players, Dartmouth Play­ Street. For more info contact Lynn port meeting on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m., gering the Imagination" with info call 494-2403. Free admis­ ers, Gilbert & Sullivan Society and Sorge at 494-2241 or 494-1497. Bloomfield School. Room 21 7, Doug Porter, Verle Harrop, sion to all gallery events. Theatre Arts Guild present Harambee Fest is a celebra­ 2786 Agricola St. Dr. P. Malavi, Michael LeBlanc and Bob Rogers, Got a Question About AIDS? Onstage-Backstage, a weekend of tion of Black Culture open to all Psychiatrist, will be guest speaker. all multi-media artists, will be pre­ Toll free and anonymous, the in­ theatre workshops for actors and students of Dal. Information The support meeting is open to sented by the Contemporary Stud­ form-AIDS line helps with infor­ non-actors, March 2-3 at Knox Booths will be set up periodically anyone interested in learning ies Lecture Series on Technology mation and referrals about safer Presbyterian Church. All levels of throughout February in the SUB more about schizophrenia. Fam­ and Culture in the Haliburton sex, testing, symptoms, women experience welcome. For more lobby, and today from 8 p.m. to 1 ily members and those with the Room. King's College at 7:30p.m. and AIDS, and support. In Hali­ info call425-3876. a.m. there will be a fashion show, disorder are all welcome. For more 422-1271, ext. 180 for details. fax area call 425-2437, outside Issues and Concerns Series, musicians, and food available for info, call 1-8 00-4 6 5-2 60 l. Halifax, call 1-800-566-2437. hosted by the Black Cultural Cen­ The Department of Science purchase. Cover charge $4. Eckankar Open House on continues with Expo '9 6 with dis­ A Cash Flow Management tre of Nova Scotia, will present Dr. Feb. 17, Eckankar, religion of the Workshop for Small Business Glenda Sims PhD in her lecture plays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the SATURDAY, FEB. 17 light and sound of God, will host Owners will be held by the Cen­ "Petals of the Black Rose - Re­ SUB Green room. Live Music! East Timor Folk an open house at the Public Ar­ tre for Women in Business on Feb. building Our Community," Feb. Law Hour is held from 11:30- Night Benefit. AI Tuck, Piggy, Phil chives of Nova Scotia, University 21, from 7-10 p.m. in room 405 26 at 7:30p.m. For info call434- 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in Sedore, Lou Duggan, Alison Ave. There will be a video presen­ of the Seton Academic Centre, 2306. room 105 of the Weldon Law tation, discussion and social time African Heritage Month Building. Outhit - 8:30 p.m. at the Grad Mount Saint Vincent University. House. with refreshments. For info call Registration is $25, for more info Gala will be held at the World The African Studies and 455-3298. and to pre-register, call 4 57- Trade and Convention Centre on Development Studies Seminar MONDAY, FEB. 19 The Maritime Museum of 6271. Sat. Feb. 24 from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Series presents Msosa Mwale of the Atlantic hosts several lec­ Any Volunteers Out There? Buffet dinner and dance. Tickets the Dept. of Philosophy of the The Frontier College tures, presentations, and displays Help Line, a 24 hour crisis serv­ $30 per person available at North University of Malawi with a lec­ presents a Students for Literacy year round. Some of this week's ice is looking for people interested Branch Library. ture on "The Power and Politics Meeting this evening at 8 p.m., features are "A Modelmakers in volunteering 16 hours per The Shambhala Elementary of Play in Malawi Society" at 4:30 room 318 SUB. Showcase," "Shipwrecks of Sable month. There is a particular need School invites all to an open p.m. in the Multidisciplinary Cen­ NSPIRG's Women's Health Is­ Island," and "Ships in Bottles" dis­ for individuals who are able to house on Feb. 24 noon-2 p.m., tre Seminar Room, 1444 sues working group meets every plays. For more info call 424- work between the hours of mid­ located on the 3rd floor of Veith Seymour Street. second Monday at 5: 30 p.m. Next meeting at the Dalhousie Wom­ 7490. night and 8 a.m .. although other House at 3115 Veith Street in The Depths of tbe Jewish History in the Making III is shifts are available. Potential vol­ Halifax. Please call454-5885 for Bible are studied in room 306 of en's Centre. a forum for history graduate stu­ unteers must be 19 years of age more info. the SUB in sessions with Rabbi TUESDAY, FEB. 20, dents and takes place March 1-3 or over, and be able to participate L' Arche Cape Breton has - Shlomo Grafstein from 8-9 p.m. at Concordia University in Mon­ in a 40 hour training program. openings for live-in volunteer as­ From 9-9:30 the philosophy of The Arabic Society meets at treal. Papers to be presented by Please call Sue Lacroix at the Help sistance with mentally challenged "why good people suffer" will be 11:30 a.m. in room 224/226 history graduate students from Line office, 422-2048. adults. Volunteers receive free discussed. Open to all, every SUB. eastern Canada and the North­ The Manning Awards, with room and board and a monthly Thur day. The Dalhousie Leadership East US on a wide variety of a $100.000 annual prize to the allowance. Call902-756-3162 or The Jazz Series at the Grad Society meets at 7 p.m. in room themes, including Women's His­ top Canadian innovator, will ac­ write L' Arche Cape Breton, House begins at 8 p.m. and lasts 3Q6 of the SUB. tory, Philosophy and History, cept nominations until March 1, Whycocomagh NS, BOE 3MO. until 11 p.m. tonight. Do Issues of Economic Jus­ French Canadian Nationalism, 199 6. Any Canadian who has cre­ A Gathering of Men, a five­ The Engineering Society tice Interest You? The NSPIRG and Resistance Movements. Reg­ ated a new concept, process, or session discussion series for male meets tonight at 6 p.m. in room has a working group that will seek istration forms are available at the product that is of benefit to Cana­ students will begin on Monday, 316 SUB. to address these issues with crea­ History Dept. dian society can be nominated for March 4 at the Counselling Cen­ The Arts Society gathers to­ tivity. Come to our meeting in February is Heart Month a Manning Award. To receive a tre. Discussion topics will include night at 6:30p.m. in the Council room 316 SUB at noon. and the Heart and Stroke Foun­ nomination form or more info, visit male role socialization. father-son Chambers of the SUB. Is Human Nature an Obsta­ dation asks us to join the fight our Internet site at http:/ I relationships, friendships, inti­ BGLAD, Bi-sexuals, gays and cle to Socialism? All welcome to against Canada's #1 killer by sup­ www.manningawards.ca, or con­ macy, and healthy sexuality. lesbians at Dal, meet at 7 p.m. in this week's meeting of the Inter­ porting the Annual Heart Fund tact The Manning Awards, 3900, Enrollment is limited. For further room 318 SUB this evening. national Socialists. Also discuss­ ing the campaign to restore Appeal. Heart disease and stroke 421 -Seventh Ave. S.W. Calgary, info or to register, call494-208l. · FRIDAY, FEB. 16 funding to the Black United Front, is the number one cause of death Alta. T2P 4K9. Telephone (403) The Voices Black Theatre as well as future solidarity actions in women, yet the majority of the 266-7571. Ensemble present a night of new The Chemistry Seminar for with the Irving strikers in NB. province's female population is A Speakeasy Program on works of poetry, performance and this week is presented by Dr. Julie Room 318 SUB, 7 p.m. unaware of the fact. For further how to talk to groups calmly and song on the theme of Black Marr and is entitled "Research at info call Sharon Hollingsworth at confidently will begin Thurs. Feb. Women in Nova Scotia at the pro­ MDS Environmental Services Lim­ WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 423-7530 or 1-800-423-4432. 29 at the Counselling Centre. This gram "Coming Up for Air" at the ited." The lecture will be held in As Part of Mrican Heritage Volunteers Wanted to help five-session program will be of Halifax main Library on Spring room 226 of the Chemistry Build­ Month the Dalhousie Art Gallery "Back the Attack on Asthma and particular interest to students Garden Road, Feb. 15 at 7:30p.m. ing at 1:30 p.m. Allergies." Canvassers are needed who find that anxiety makes it Ben Armstrong of the The Department of Biology presents free screenings of The Emperor Jones, a film in which the in your area for the Lung Asso­ difficult for them to give class pres­ Chebucto Community Net will presents Ian McLaren with his ciation's residential campaign. entations or participate in group defme the terms and explain the lecture on "Digressions" in the great black singer, actor, and ac­ tivist Paul Robeson stars. Screen­ Call Lisa at 1-800-465-LUNG. discussions. A $20 deposit is re­ technology of the internet at the 5th floor lounge of the LSC at ings are at 12:30 p.m. and again Mature, Responsible People quired. Enrollment limited. Call program "Using the Internet" at 11:30 a.m. at 8 p.m. No admission fee, eve­ who like speaking to groups 494-2081. the Halifax Thomas Radall Library This Week's Colloquium are needed by the Queen Elizabeth The Black United Students Feb. 15 and Feb. 22 at 7:30p.m. from the Psychology Dept. will be ryone welcome. A Greek Council Meeting II Health Sciences Centre to con­ Association in conjunction with Come and Experience Afri­ presented by Dr. Diane Holmberg duct tours of the new Halifax In­ the History Society will be hosting can Night. 1996! Friday, March 8, of Acadia University in room will be held at 6 p.m. in room 318 SUB. firmary Bldg. on a volunteer basis. a lecture/discussion entitled 6:30p.m. at the SMU Tower. Tick­ 4258/63 of the LSC at 3:30p.m. Most shifts are in the evenings. ·~ricville Revisited" on Feb. 27 in ets $10 advance available at the Last Day for Those Expect­ Eco-Action is working on a variety of environmental issues Some walking is required. Train­ the Mcinnis Room, SUB. 1-3 p.m. Info Centre and the Black Student ing PhD Degrees in May to sub­ both in the community and on ing is provided. For an interview, The panelists include Irvine Advising Centre, $12 at the door. mit one unbound copy of campus. if you want to find out call 428-2420. Carvery of the Africville Geneal­ Six Heritage Awards will be completed thesis and submission more, please come to the next ALANON provides info and ogy Society, Don Clairmont from presented by the Dartmouth Cul­ form to Graduate Studies and four meeting at 5:30p.m. in room 310 help for families and friends of the Sept. of Sociology at Dal, and tural and Heritage Advisory Com­ unbound copies of thesis to de­ SUB. alcoholics, whether the person's Chris Riou, a graduate student in mittee during a special program partments. Food Issues working group problem is recognised or not. No History. Refreshments served. For Sunday, Feb. 18 from 2-4 p.m. in "The Ogoni Crisis and the meets every second Wed. at 7 p.m. dues or fees to pay. Feel your per­ more info contact Kofo Gill, Presi­ the Dartmouth Heritage Museum. Struggle for Democracy in Ni­ in room 307 SUB. sonal life has been adversely af- dent c/o Black United Students The Halifax YWCA, 12 3 9 geria" will be the lecture deliv­ Association Mailbox, SUB Inquiry Barrington St. is offering a Red - ered by Julius Ihonbere of the 1 ed ads Desk or . Ad­ Cross Heartsaver CPR and Emer­ University of Texas today at 3:30 mission is free and all are invited. gency First Aid course on March p.m. in the Political Science To place an ad, or for more info, call Jan at 494-6532. Dal Baseball is currently ac­ 3 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The cost is Lounge as part of the African cepting applications for the posi­ $45 plus GST. As well, a Wen-Do Studies and International Devel­ tions of head coach and assistant SERVICES women's self-defence course will opment Studies Seminar Series. coaches for 1996. Applications be offered, beginning March 2 The Dal Costume Studies Professional word processing and proof-reading services. can be picked up at Campus Rec­ from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at a $55 Museum is opening its second Theses and term papers a specialty. Also resume preparation reation or call423-7881 or email cost. Limited space in both costume exhibition entitled Nota­ and consultation. Very reasonable rates. Call 445-3836. [email protected]. Interested parties courses, register early by calling ble Nova Scotia Women, 1860- are welcome to practices at Dalplex 423-6162. they just went on sale.

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