STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE B MELIORIST VOLUME 31, ISSUE 19, FEBRUARY 6, 1997 "A Kinder, Gentler Beast'' By Krista Bouckaert (News Edi investment money is the money we sions. tor) & James Harder (Reporter) save because Albertans told us we "This is your opportunity to par want to get rid of thc mortgage." ticipate. All Albertans must be a part Courageous, compassionate, The premier spoke prophetically of our emerging wealth," explained understanding, respectful, and ofthe outcome of creating a boom Klein. The debt is a provincial pri hound by integrity and a strong economy. He warned that for ority and Alberta must work as a sense of character. These were the Albertans to create a boom economy unified whole to eradicate it. words used to describe Alberta's would inevitably result in a cata The issue regarding VLTs and Premier Ralph Klein before he as strophic bust. The PC government lottery revenues was a great public cended the stairs ofthe stage at the feels the answer is in sustained eco concern. Last Tuesday, Klein an El Rancho on January 28 to the nomic growth. nounced for the first time that lot thumping beat of 2 Unlimited "One doesn't want to look to tery revenues will be made available dance mix. Quebec. Their's is an agenda of to all municipal governments, in Sir Winston Churchill once said separatism," said Klein. However, cluding those opting to ban VLTs. that "The price of greatness is re Premier Bouchard called an eco The question of VLTs existence sponsibility." "The Hallmark of nomic summit to address and re and their effect on the community Ralph Klein's public leadership is solve provincial issues. This was, in has been an issue of public conten his ability to communicate and lis Klein's eyes, a brilliant move. In tion. Rumors during the past months ten to ALL Albertans," said Leah fact, it was so brilliant a move that have circulated that municipalities Waters, Conservative candidate for it is being actively pursued by the choosing to ban VLTs would be ex Lethbridge East. Alberta government. cluded from VLT revenue. How For Ralph Klein, Alberta's 12th Dr. Mike Percy, a man described ever, the Klein government has de Premier, success is a journey, not a by Premier Klein as "a disillusioned cided that it would be an "adminis destination. Klein's reputation has Liberal," has been assigned to the trative nightmare" to split lottery involved an intense love-hate rela task of organizing the Alberta revenue in municipalities that ban tionship with Albertans. Cutbacks Growth Summit. The summit must VLTs. in health and education have re "transcend political boundaries and As the evening drew to a close, File photo sulted in a fragile, dualistic unifi trends" and resolve to be "apoliti U of L President Jason Shriner ques cation and division ofthe province. cal" in nature. The setting of unrea tioned Premier Klein about the Con Intent on setting the record sonable goals is not the purpose of servative tuition cap. is very generous indeed." trary to his statement, loans totaling straight, Klein stated that "We set this summit. A focus on the people The PC government has estab Klein responded, "I want every more that the remission level are not out on this course because Alberta and their ideas is the ulti lished a 30% tuition cap for post- one in this room to be clear on stu automatically remitted. Students Albertans told us to. And we kept mate concern of the PC party. secondary education while the Lib dent loans, I don't know the exact merely qualify for remittance at this our promises to the people of this Klein, in speaking of the sum erals have proposed a 20% tuition figure, I believe it is $ 17 000 but that level. promise. We are a party and a gov mit, said that "at this meeting, I pro cap. is the maximum that a student can "I don't have all the answers, but ernment that keeps its word, and of pose that members of the govern Mr. Shriner suggested that high incur in student loans. Everything I know one thing: we have a sound that, we can be very proud." ment, the labour sector, and the pri education costs may be a negative over and above that is remitted. So fiscal plan that got us here, and sim On this note, Klein assured vate sector, come together to discuss contributing factor to provincial that is not a huge debt load in the ply throwing money at the situation Albertans that all surplus funds new and innovative ways that the well-being. Klein retorted with the scheme of things." is not the answer. We have to be would be used to pay down the public sector, in particular, can play statement that "tax-payers pick-up In fact, not only was Klein's fig smarter than that-all of us,' said deficit. He added that "the only re a role in our re-investment deci 70% of vour education cost, which ure of remission too low, but con- Klein. New theatre production features an American Classic One of the best known works Williams' desire for acceptance metal poles suggestive of Blanche's in the American theatre canon will and security are embodied in the feeling of entrapment. The set de be presented at the University of lifeblood of his characters, whose sign allows the audience to view "a Lethbridge in mid-February. struggles and ambiguous identities large playing area representing the Tennessee Williams' A are derived from his own existence. neighborhood behind the apartment. Streetcar Named Desire will be Streetcar, still regarded a.s Williams' It offers a lot of visual possibilities presented by the Division of Thea great masterpiece, addresses the tor background scenes." tre and Dramatic Arts on Feb. 11- universal concern that humanity will The design also presents unique 15 at 8 pm (with 1 pm matinees on give way to the "brutes." challenges with regard to character Feb. 12 and 13) in the University Luther adds that the play also movement, Luther says. A lot oi Theatre. presents some strong opportunities movement is dependent on the crea Streetcar explores the charac for student actors. The cast includes tivity ofthe actors. ter of Blanche du Bois, a woman U oi' L students Sheri Thomson as Tickets for A Streetcar Named whose life has been undermined by Blanche, Jeffrey Wetsch as Stanley, Desire are $9.50 (adults) and $6.50 her romantic illusions and who is Fife Ririe as Stella, and Colin (students/seniors) and are available eventually driven mad by the pres Hadivan as Mitch. from the U of L Box Office (329- sures of her relationships with her Luther says that the production 2616) in W-510. The University oi sister and earthy brother-in-law. design is one of the most interest Lethbridge Students' Union is spon Like most of Tennessee Williams' ing aspects of this version oi' soring the Wednesday night show: work, Streetcar is autobiographi Streetcar. Designed by Jim Wills. admission for students who produce cal, says theatre arts professor Alice Patty Baun and David Hignell, the a valid U of L ID card while pur Luther, who is directing the produc stylized set will feature a maze of chasing their ticket pay only $4. tion . photo toy Tom Porter Tennesse Williams classic to play University Theatre, What's inside Feb 11-15. T Management HORNS JOBS... JOBS- BASKETBALL RED NECK VS. Competition INTERVIEW NO NECK JOBS... & HOCKEY Career and News Entertainment Sports Comment Employment Services W H A T U P • W 11 A T S ft P VV II A T U P •WHAT'S I P • W H ., T 13 P \Y H A T V P W H A T U P • W II A T s U P U P \Y H A T I P I) P • W HAT w U P W H A T ft P W H A T s u p WRftWStflF U P W H A T U P • W H A T S UP W H A T U P W H A T Februax
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Cloven Master Beach Series Hooves Concert #4 Bash \£t> Discover the The Bridges « differences 'The Triumphant 97 ^ between mule Return of Kate 4th Annual Health Fair entertainment by: of Madison ^ deer and white Johnson" Plaid and 43 tailed deer. Look 10:00 am to 2:30 pm County v ; Yates Memorial > for deer and then Paisley ^ signs in the Lethbridge Public Centre, 8pm in the atrium Fabulous Door ^ Nature Reserve. Library, 7:30pm tickets available Prizes si tickets: S6 in advance/S7 a 2:00 pm at Helen at 328-6808 admission is free at the door Schuler Coulee Centre Februaury 9-1 5 Valentine Volunteer Opportunities is Suicide Awareness Week YWCA of Lethbridge & District: The YWCA Harbour Massage Clinic House is a crisis shelter for battered women and their Candle Light Memorial Service presented by the Nursing children. The focus of the program is crisis intervention Undergraduate Society (for those affected by suicide) including a 24-hour crisis line and in-person counselling Tuesday February, 1 1 th at 7:00 February 10 services. Volunteers are needed to participate in this Location: Lethbridge Public Library from program. After a training period, volunteers will be Theatre Gallery responsible to assess situations and make referrals for Featuring: Speakers, music, candle light 11 am to 4 pm callers on the crisis line and for the shelter residents. Hours and times are flexible, volunteers being asked to People will be invited to come up and place a in SU Ballroom leaf on the tree in memory of their loved one. commit about three hours a week. The next training session will occur on February 8th and 15th from 10:00am 10 min shoulder to 3:00pm both days. For more information please call Liz 76e/4n£& Allen at 329-0088. massage for $5 Lethbridge Regional Hospital: Is looking for volunteers to recommended assist in the gift shop. The shop is a pleasant environment for volunteers who enjoy working with the public in a Wo** Wou* 'RecctciU (12: ?S6«t) 174550) donation retail situation and especially useful for those looking for experience in sales. Time and days are flexible. For more Student 1£e£it*jU(7ty550) information contact the Volunteer Resources Department *?e& 7, %£*K: *7te^or "PctttKcut, cUvUtet "I Am Not at 382-6311. *?*& ?3. t2.t5fuK: ftUla MUtci, v+ice. A Deviant" Lethbridege & District Humane Society; Ifyou enjoy pets presented by and feel comfortable handling them, you might be Russell interested in volunteering some of your spare time to help 4th Rnnual Health Fair out at the shelter. There is a need for volunteers as Weninger cleaners to change the papers in the animal containment in the atrium February 6th units and to cuddle the cats and dogs as well as feed them 4:30pm and administer any necessary medication. The time most February 11 and 12 needed at this point is Wednesday mornings from 8:00am TH101 10:00 am to 2:30 pm to 10:30am. Contact Susan Whishaw at 328-3193 for sponsored by the more information. The U of L Health Fair will utilize Philosophy Club interactiue displays, games, questionnaires, personal assessments, Feb 11 J kink oj u and brief demnostrations on a broad film at Southern! ourse or a change.k spectrum of health related issues". Alberta Art f Attending will be Counselling Seruices, Gallery the Chaplaincy office, The PARTY 12 noon ave a rainforest Program,The RIDS Connection, St. Johns, Or start to compost. Or stop us.ng parades. After all. whenever/you do anyth.ng The Ghosts Lethbridge Family Seruices, the Sexual • b,g or small - to help restore and conserve our wild spaces and spec.es. you # . Health Centre, Pro-Life Rssociation, At The .1.0 h.lp yourulf. We count on these living resources for evervth.ng from (0*J med.cal advancement to rndusmal growth. In other words, what we do for them. ***. Southern Epilepsy Rssociation, and many Banquet: T,n°, J0;;""1"5 And °Ur Ch'ld'™ *-h us at www.wwfcanada.org or WWF more. The Twenties I-800-26-PANDA and we'll tell vou a few more selfish ways you can help. VUit fui /»<"" FEBRUARY 6, 1997 the Meliorist 3 I v. s • N E W S • N E VV S • x i; w s • N i; w s \N S • N ! \Y S • \ I. W S • v \ I- VV S • N E VV S • '> S • N I VV S • \ ! VV S • N 1. VV S • N E VV S " s • \ I V\ s • .\ E VV S • 1997 Management N AnnuaL VV S • Nl EFai YV S r• raises awareness of health issues Case Competition U of L News Release sociation and the massage therapist and chiropractor U of L News Release it will be accounting, marketing, who service the campus. "We expect 25 to 30 partici human resources or some other "Helping Students Stay Healthy!" is the theme of patory booths," says Roth. University students, alumni and management specialty-students or the University of Lethbridge's Fourth Annual Health Roth says that good health includes mental, physi local business people will he roll ganizing teams often try to cover Fair, which will take place February 11 and 12 from cal, intellectual, social, spiritual and emotional well- ing up their sleeves and working their bases by trying to include stu 10am to 2:30pm in the Atrium. being. Since balancing these elements can be diffi side h\ side later this month when dents with different majors. Kathy Roth, University Health Centre coordina cult, students and University staff members can ben the University of Lethbridge's Fac Interest in the competition was tor, says that the health fair presents information about efit from knowing the resources available to them both ulty of Management hosts its annual high this year. "It filled up in about various health-related programs available in the com on and off campus. ease competition. two days," says Gellatly, noting that munity. A number of interactive displays, games, and The annual fair is held in February to encourage The 1997 Management Case only time constraints prevent the demonstrations - "anything that draws people in and students to be more health conscious during their Competition, co-sponsored by event from being even larger. She gets them to ask questions," says Roth - on health- spring break, which takes place the following week. KPMG Chartered Accountants, will calls the competition "a nice oppor related issues ranging from nutrition to fitness to stress Roth says the fair also tries to encourage positive at take place on Saturday. February 15, tunity to bring the University and the management to healthy sexuality will be featured. titudes which may lead to lifestyle changes and fos from 7am to 4:30pm. Six teams, community together" and notes that Roth says that browsers at the fair will be issued a ter greater cooperation and understanding among each consisting of three students, feedback on the event is overwhelm passport to be stamped at each both. Passports will be community services by bringing them together at the one alumnus, and one member of ingly positive. deposited into a draw barrel and prozes will be drawn event. the local business community, will Gellatly quotes one student as over the course ofthe two-day event. Prizes will in While Roth stresses that the fair is neither a venue take part in the competition, says saying that the case competition was clude lift tickets to Fernie Snow Valley, $10 discount for people trying to sell their wares or a career fair, Michelle Gellatly. coordinator ofthe "one ofthe best experiences I've had coupons for pizza, two for one coupons, and other she notes that it can offer opportunities for students event. at University." Alumnus Ken gifts donated by local sponsors. to make connections with volunteer groups and com Each team is given five hours to Mclnnes. who now works in the Participants in this year's fair will include on-cam munity agencies. Many U of L students actively work solve a management University's Human Resources De pus groups like the Health Centre, Counselling Serv with such agencies, she notes, citing the AIDS Con casetcontributed this year by Man partment and will be returning to ices and the Chaplaincy Office, as well as other off- nection as a good example. participate in this year's competi agement professor Hal Schroeden. campus organizations like the P.A.R.TY. Program A new feature of this year's fair is a competition tion, calls the competitions "an ex and then make a half-hour presen (Prevention of Alcohol Related Trauma in Youth), the for vendors. Roth says that there will be a prize for cellent way to continue to develop tation to a panel of five judges. The AIDS Connection, St. John's Ambulance, Lethbridge the best booth in the hope of encouraging participants my business skills as well as my judges are volunteers chosen from Family Services, the Sexual Health Centre, the Pro- to be even more creative in their displays. the local business community: this teamwork skills." And business Life Association, the Southern Alberta Epilepsy As year they include Dominique community members often say that Spragg oi Pratt & Whitney; Bob the> feel rejuvenated after partici Tarleck. Principal of Winston pating. Gellatly says. ...clubs corn© Churchill High School; Allan Gellatly also notes that the com Caldwell. Manager of the Toronto petition provides a chance for stu Beach Ba^h fc^V Horror Vacui Dominion Bank; Clint Dunford, dents to make some contacts in the brought to you by The Environmental Science (the Anthropology/Archaelogy) Club M.L.A. for Lethbridge West Con business community. Tlie winners oi and Geography clubs stituency: and Dean Gallimore oi the competition are announced at the Fr^lz>r-\jL&r-y There will be a Town Hall means business! meeting for the IN SECOND YEAR? Meliorist Publishing Society WHA TEVER YOUR MAJOR MIGHT BE, FUNDAMENTAL on j BUSINESS SKILLS MA Y HELP YOU GET A JOB DID YOU KNOW... Wednesday, February 26 that students may take as many as 4 Management courses to count toward Arts & Science degrees? When choosing electives, try: starting at noon MGT 2000 Intro to Management MGT 2400 Management Accounting MGT 2060 Intro to Info Technology MGT 3080 Mgrl Skill Development MGT 2070 Decision Analysis MGT 3090 Written Comm students who have completed ECON 1007, ECON 2000, STATS 1770 and any about the Meliorist 7 semester courses in Arts & Science may be eligible for admission to the and its staff. Faculty of Management for the 1997 Fail semester. The Faculty of Management We'll be looking for you! APPLY NOW/ University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive Lethbridge, AB, T1K 3M4 Phone:(403)329-2153 Fax:(403)329-22 53 4 the Meliorist FEBRUARY 6, 1997 S • N E W S • \ N 1. \\ S • N j S • N E VV s . v NAWS N E W s . v j. I \v s N i: \v s INTERNET 7olTs^urety SeCkS The ultimate price of By Tyler Ball Joyce Lorimer, former President oi' Copy Editor the Canadian Association of Univer international "spinelessness" sity Teachers and a current member seemed content to sit on the fence. This past December. Trent Uni oi the faculty and Board of Gover Comment by Krista Bouckaert Riots have erupted due to the loss ofZairese sovereignty over the Canada and the US included. "We versity in Peterborough Ontario, was nors at Wilfred Laurier University News Editor the battle ground for a two week have been commissioned by the Trent northeastern provinces where Tutsi- could lend you an aircraft" and "Could you come back tomor strike between university faculty and Board of Governors. They are to pre Africa...images of wild desert led rebels have assumed control. row?" were the pathetic responses management (the second in six pare a report on the situation by safaris, breathtaking landscapes, in Problems escalated when Tutsi of the cowards hiding in their pro years). March 15. The study will be made credible sunsets and the Lion King rebels refused to allow humanitar The school has been involved in public and will focus on improve automatically permeate our West ian aid organization to airlift sup tective worlds. a bitter dispute that has made the over ments to the administrative structure. ernized minds. plies into the mam airport under The international community's 5.000 students leery about their fu One oi the points in question af In reality, however, Africa exists their control at Goma, this reinforc lack of concern and desire to drive ture education. According to the ter the strike is that a bonus of SI 000 as an expansive continent torn apart ing rumors that they wanted to force violence, war. confusion and de President oi' Trent Central Student was given to all non-union employ by the iron chains of apartheid, pov Hums refugees far from the spair from Zaire's borders has re Association "There's a siege mental- ees following the strike. This was erty, bitter starvation, inequality, Rwandan border. sulted in thc starvation, suffering it) here.'* Earlier, there were reports decided with thc Board of Governors disease, war and utter despair. The nightmare emerging from and hopelessness of thousands of of canceling the school year, with lit knowledge by Trent President Zaire has. in past months, been this rebel activity within Zaire be men. women and children. Sur tle consideration given to the stu Leonard Conolly. A total of 66 non wracked with an insurrection and a came a reality when rebels fought vival is their struggle because of dents. union administrative employees were massive swell of refugees which has peasants for food and firewood, our ignorance. It is these people The strike resulted in the resig given the bonus as a special recogni resulted in the creation of an untold slashing a path of violence and de that must pay the price for our pas- nation of nearly all of the senior ad tion for their efforts during the strike. chaos. Zaire is an immense country struction in their quest to regain sov siveness. ministrators, including the President. This did not sit well with the Faculty whose isolated regions are often ereignty. If our global community is to At the end of the strike, a .59t wage Association. Their argument was beyond the reach oi law. order or It is the international community be unified and strengthed. igno increase this June and a salar\ that the timing and the way the traffic for that matter. Government which has made me re-evaluate my rance and passivity must be con reopener to set salaries for the next money was given out was enraging officials in Kinshasa. Zaire's capi faith in the supposed fight for glo quered and a new agenda of ag two years, based on the average pay because the university has claimed tal city, have a tenuous grasp over bal peace. Although UN Secretary gressive peace bargaining must be at Ontario's 16 other universities. tough fiscal times limited their op the remote and rebellious regions. General Bhoutros Bhoutros-Ghali implemented. Steps to improve the situation tions. some still rich in diamonds, copper backed a French proposal for a mul have just recently been put into ac After the bonus' were distributed and cobalt. tinational force, other countries tion. Two outside sources are going Mr. Conolly claimed that health re to hold on-campus sessions with stu lated reasons dictate hat he must step dents, faculty, and others as a part of down as of June 1998 or sooner if a Historic election holds hope for Chechnya an external review. This review has successor can be found. By Jeff Maser Everyone who is eligible is tak voter turnout was expected by the hopes of working out the problems As for the future of Trent Univer Reporter ing their chance to be a part of his end ofthe day. and pushing toward a new adminis sity, restructuring seems to be a ne tory very seriously. Yakub One factor which may have trative structure for the school. Last cessity. Stewart Saxe. a management Source: The Globe and Mail and Khasanov. who suffered a heart at played a part in this is that proxy month, two people were commis -side labor lawyer commented that The Lethbridge Herald tack a week before, was determined votes by a Chechnyan man on be sioned with the focus making these "Most are going to require good, ex to cast a ballot. "Any Chechnyan half of his family were no longer improvements. perienced help and advice in coping "Who could have expected such will go and vote however sick he allowed, as they had been in the Harry Arthurs, former President with the change and designing struc an avalanche?" remarked Bilal may be. He will crawl here if he has past. of York University and former Dean tures to promote change in the most Azdemirov. a frenzied election of to. The fate of Chechnya is being The front runners in the elec at Osgoode Hall Law school and productive and efficient manner.'* ficial, when referring to the recent decided today," he slated. tion were Asian Maskhadov and STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE election in Chechnya. Despite the enthusiasm of the Shamil Basayev. Maskhadov was The election, held on January 27. voters, the day did not go without the military commander who bar I MELIORIST is seen as the first major step to some flaws. Because of extensive gained a victorious peace with wards independence for the former damage caused by the war. which Russia, and was declared as the An autonomous bod\. separate from the I' of L Student s Union Russian state. Earlier this month, the SU-166, 4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge, AB T1K3M4 lasted over two years, a major prob winner of the election. He is de last of the Russian soldiers were lem to be overcome was finding meliorism • n. (L melior, better) scribed in a recent article of The forced out of Chechnya after a 21 enough buildings which could serve The belief that the world naturally Globe and Mail as "a pragmatic month war. as polling stations. tends to get better, and that this diplomat with the ability to main It is hoped that by holding the tendency can be furthered by human As well, in a number of stations, tain good relations with Russia." election, it will push Russian offi effort. ballot papers ran short, causing The same article described cials, as well as the rest ofthe world, chaos as election officials worked Basayav as a "tough and honest The Meliorist is the student newspaper of the University of Lethbridge, into recognizing Chechnya as a fully frantically to send out more ballots. crusader who would crack down on published most Thursdays throughout the academic year by the Meliorist Pub independent country. lishing Society, an autonomous incorporated body. "Everyone is working hard, but crime and corruption." Please address all correspondence to the Meliorist, 4401 University Drive, However, Russian President they're running behind schedule." "Finally we will determine our Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 3M4, or drop it off at room SU-166. Deadline for sub Boris Yeltsin ha.s declared he will commented Azdemirov. own future. People are tired of war. missions is Sunday at noon. The phone number is (403) 329-2333 or 329- not tolerate Chechnyan separation The number of voters which They want to live normally, lik^ a" 2334. from Russia. Gaining acceptance The Meliorist appreciates and encourages the writing of thoughtful, con showed up to place their vote was normal people. Our children are cise, timely letters. However, the Meliorist will only consider for publication into the international community unexpected. Many people waited as tired of crying," staled Eliza those letters which are signed by the author (special arrangements may be will be equally as difficult for the long as two hours to make their Timisheva, a human rights group made for those wishing anonymity, but absolutely no psedonyms), contain the new government. choice, despite the cold tempera activist. authors legible name, address, telephone number and Student identification It is an exciting time in politics number (address, I.D. and phone number not for publication). Letters may be tures. Despite the grim past edited for brevity, clarity and legality. for many because it is the first time "We expected a high turnout of Chechnyans look to the future w ith The Meliorist reserves the right to edit submissions and will not print an election has not been controlled maybe 60 per cent." said enthusiasm and hope for what is libelous material. by Soviet or Russian officials. Azdemirov, but closer to 90 per cent still to come. Editor in Chief Bonnie Johnson Business Manager Michelle Conway ta- • • • Copy Editor Tyler Ball • U News Editor Krista Bouckaert • x Sports Editor Stephen Tipper MELIORIST Entertainment Editor Michelle Matula Photogaphy Editor Tom Porter Production Manager Bobbi Scheelar Contributor of the Week Typesetter Heather Broere Advertising Manager Blake Hill Advertising Designer Melissa Dustan for Volume 31, Issue #19 Distribution Manager (AKA Paperboy) Darren Gogol Contributors: Pat Tanaka, Bill Halma, Jay Zaal, Duane Dustan, Shawn Schroter, James Harder, Jeff Maser, Elaine Costeira J.F. Koch, Miles Poff, Kathy Roth, Katherine Wiebe, Chris Clifford is Shawn Schroter. Thank you for your continued This issue was brought to you by dedication to the Meliorist... Matt, Michael, Peter, Billy, Kyle Jake Allison. Sydney, Amanda, Megan, Kimberly, Sam, Taylor Does this mean you like us? FEBRUARY 6, 1997 the Meliorist 5 mn S • N ACCESS-funded U of L ...rez repor program in action By Jeff Maser their dayby sending them a flower. for fixing the fooseball table in the By Elaine Costeira graduate programs. Reporter As well, look for some upcoming Den. It looks great! Come check it Reporter The new collaborative program events which will let you get in out. and challenge a friend to a in addictions, which began accept Yet another busy week in rez has volved in helping out a charity. friendly game. Last Thursday, January 30, the ing students in the 1996 Fall Se passed by, and there is tons to tell They'll be lots of fun. not to men If you need to get in touch with University of Lethbridge and mester, has twenty-one students you about! tion that the experiences look good VP U-Hall Chris Barr. he has moved Medicine Hat College celebrated currently involved. Students en U-Hall ha.s some exciting floor on vour resumes. rooms. He is no longer living in the official launch of the new rolled in the program will conduct events planned. D/E 1 has a C33H. You can now find Health Science Addictions Pro their first two years of study to wing and movie night planned him in C31 3. gram. complete a Bachelor of Health Sci for Tuesday. Februar\ 4. as ^ OP <^. The newest edition of Program Coordinator Virginia ences-Addictions degree. well as a car rally. the Rezer's Edge will be McGowan explains that the new "It's a seamless movement from In Aperture Park, the at your door on Friday. collaborative program will provide Medicine Hat College to here", Tow nhotnes went to the Movie I ,ook for some great stuff students with both the practical says McGowan. "Students don't Mill last week and had a great about Sports Sunday, and skills and theoretical knowledge have to apply to come here; they night out. P 3/4 had a potluck don't forget to come out! they will need to counsel individu just move right across. They pay dinner on Monday. February 3. The latest BOTS re als suffering from addictive U of L fees, even for the two years Lots of good food and tasty sults show the behaviors and compulsive disor at Medicine Hat College." treats made the night a whole Townhomes in first ders such as gambling, substance The longer length of the pro lot of fun. Last Friday, Janu place, with C section and abuse, and sexual or eating disor gram will provide more opportu ary 3 I. the TGIF party at Out P 1/2 following close ders. nities for specialized training in riders was a great success. behind. Keep your eyes McGowan says that graduates different areas and give students a Everyone who went had a RESlO1 peeled for some great from the Health Science Addic more comprehensive background. fabulous time. BOTS e\ cms coming up. tions Program will have the skills It will also make it possible to of Other events around re/ in Don't forget to get to become addictions counselors fer practical experience in the field cluded Resume Writing on \our Housing Applica and will be prepared to work in a through two semesters of intern February 4. Everyone who tion in soon, if you variety of agencies and settings ship placements. went learned some valuable tips to Speaking of getting involved, the haven't already done so. They are serving individuals, families and "People have to have a broad make the summer job search just a Everything Center is in desperate now being accepted in the Housing communities. understanding to be prepared to bit easier. Ladies Beware is on need of some more volunteers who Office, along with a SI 35 deposit. The program was created in re work in this area", says McGowan. Wednesday. February 5. in K200. would be willing to donate some Last, but not least, as we all head sponse to a perceived need for She also affirms that the additional This is a seminar for both men and time to help al events forTownhome into midterms, remember the good trained counselors and a push from training will give students more women living in re/, who want to Kids. Talk to your RA if you'd like things in life, and don'l let the bad key stakeholders like AADAC. time to develop flexibility and learn how the) can be safer. Com siime more information. things get you down. Lean on your "There are no other programs in innovativeness. "They will become ing up in the near future. Thanks to D 3 RA Craie Corsie friends, that's what the\ 're there for. Canada that focus on this at the un people who can use and produce Flowergrams will be held for Val dergraduate level." she says, information. It's a rapidly chang entine's Day. Think oi the special though there are two-year diploma ing field, so people have to be pre people in your life and brighten up and certificate programs and pared to change with it". Woods appointed President of National Academic Society U of L News Release tory, History and Philosophy of Sci oi L's medal for Distinguished CAN YOU TRUST YOUR MECHANIC? ence. Italian. Spanish and Portu Teaching at Spring 1996 Convoca CAN YOU AFFORD YOUR MECHANIC? John Woods. Chair of the Uni guese. Law. Library Sciences. Lin tion. This year, he was also elected versity of Lethbridge Department of guistics. Management. Philosophy, to the Board of Governors oi the TIME FOR A Philosophy and former President of Political Science. Psychology. Re Canadian Global Exchange Pro NEW MECHANK the University, has been elected ligion and Sociology. gramme, which is associated with President of Academy II oi the Prior to coming to the Univer the Royal Society of Canada. Royal Society of Canada. sity of Lethbridge, Woods served as Founded in 1SS2 by the Marquis ALL WORK Woods, who was elected a.s Dean ofthe Faculty of Humanities oi Lome. Governor-General of Vice-President of Academy II in the at the University oi Calgary. He Canada. The Royal Society oi GUARANTEED summer of 1995. will serve a two- joined the U of L in 1979 as Presi Canada was incorporated by an Act $19.95 Insurance inspections year term as President until the end dent and Vice-Chancellor. positions oi Parliament in 1SS3. The Royal of 1998. Academy II is the Humani that beheld until 1986. Societ) promotes scholarship and ties and Social Sciences section of Since 19SS. Woods has been a research in the arts and sciences. FREE ESTIMATES the Society, representing Anthro visiting professor at the universities and. through the annual election of pology. Archaeology. Art History. oi Groningen, Amsterdam and Fellows, recognizes and honors $5 /HOUR DISCOUNT WITH STUDENT I.D. Asian Studies. Classics. Compara McMaster. and a visiting scholar at Canada's leading scholars and sci tive Literature. Chinese Literature. Stanford University. He was elected entists. Economics. English. Fine Arts. Fellow oi tbe Royal Society of French, Geography. German. His Canada in 1990 and received the U MMIMMMMMMHMMMMM! clubs corner FUKUKO TAJIMA Tired of Wool Socks and Winter? MANAGER Come on down to Assumption Hall (2405 - 12Ave S., West of DQ on Mayor Magrath NIPPON TRAVEL LETHBRIDGE on February 14th and dance the night away with ISA (International Students Association) to the sounds oi 5^cr> ftpjfBtk U 0*4*r "Fusion Latina" ,«« * Tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door. SUITE 100, PROFESSIONAL BUILDING TEL: (403) 327-9958 740 4TH AVE. S., LETHBRIDGE. FAX:(403)327-1812 Pick up your tickets at the Service Centre today T1JON8 before they are all gone... 6 the Meliorist FEBRUARY 6, 1997 I) I T O R I A I. • E I) I T () R I, A . ,. LD R I A I. • LI) I r O R I A L • E I) I T 0 R I A I A L h I- I) I TO RJ A 1 D | T O R i A L • E I) I T O R I A L • E D 1 | i A L • HIT O RIAL* 0 roRl A 1. • E I) I T O R I A L • E D I T 0 R | I • E D T O R 1 A L • I. I) SrD'r.TO'RIAt; \ I • E I) 1 I O RIAL* E I) I T (.) R I A I I) I T O I A L • E I) I T O What'* E I) 1 T (.) R I A L *s ED P 1th1 T T O 0 RRe I I AA 1Idea. * E 1) I T Ql R Iwit A L * b LJhJ j u Maclean's'?'?!K I n »- L—^J—L^-J^-^^.—•— —- ^ . a L. a team of researchers polled each against thc law -self plagiarism per The much anticipated hucks (there lies my first mistake). sure I continued to look for that school. Polled for what, maybe add haps). But, maybe Maclean's re 'Maclean's Guide to Canadian I started reading the profiles a.s I am 'flourishing environment' else ing the Sin Moo Hap Ki Do martial ally is thinking of the customer Universities 97' hit thc shelf earlier planning to transfer next semester. where. The University oi Regina- arts club to the What's Hot list was People can huy all ofthe Universi this week. This, heing Maclean's I figured, I'm an undergrad, I would thc destination oi every aspiring a little exhausting for them. They ties Issues from year to year put magazine's attempt to profile Uni like to find some challenging profs, journalist. Again, the same as last could have at least got some quotes them all up on a shelf in a row, hut versities and now Community Col you know, find a flourishing envi year. This really got me thinking, from the new SU President, taken a for convenience sake only have to leges in order to (according to Edi ronment (this was my second mis- did they do this to every school in different picture (The U of L lihrary pull down one to find that challeng- tor Ann Dowsct Johnston) "help all lake, putting faith into a thirteen the west? Sure enough. Alhcrta, iust doesn't seem to he our finest ing prof. Anyway, Maclean's really prospective undergrads choose the dollar magazine). British Columbia, and Saskatch right school, to find professors that First I read the profile for thc ewan were all overlooked. I thought selling point ).maybe mentioned that needs to get it together and come will challenge them, and a learning University of Lethhridge maybe see that the University of Calgary may our School President, Howard out with something new. So I ask environment in which to flourish."- a candid of someone I know, see the have heen taken seriously hut after Tennant. was a part of Chretien's again,WHAT'S THE DEAL OK. . .I'll give them an A for the name of one of my profs. I saw the a closer look, thc tricky change of Team Canada Mission or perhaps MACLEAN'Sill idea, however they get a 'required profile, looked a little harder, saw the first paragraph didn't do much just CHANGED THE WORDS to withdraw' for effort. thc name of last years' SU President to cover up the reprint. I then started AROUND SO WE THOUGHT WE Literally Yours, If any of you have taken a look and thought I must of grahhed the to move cast. The University of WERE GETTING SOMETHING Tyler Ball at the issue, IT'S THE EXACT wrong copy from the shelf. I looked Manitoha-the same; McGill-the NEW! Copy Editor SAME AS LAST YEAR!! I think at thc cover, swore and cursed he- same; St. FX-the same. They re Bottom line is that I and thousands [email protected] that I would like a joh with cause once again thc west was made printed the entire Universities issue like mc shelled out thirteen bucks Maclean's, work for a year then take to look unimportant to the rest of from last year. for a useless book of reprinted in one off. After spending the thirteen Canada. As I regained my compo It's stated in the introduction that formation (it really should be Dear Meliorist Staff; serving and enhancing our univer submit a paragraph about what The implied mission statement more will if we continue to improve sity paper should be considered a fi events they are planning, why we of the Meliorist (taken from the its appearance and enhance its con I would like to request an article nancial priority, and I would like to might like to join their club, when masthead) is that OUR HUMAN tents. Thc Meliorist ha.s a wonder to be team-written by the staff of the sec a proposal put forward as to and where they meet, etc. This EFFORT can further the tendency ful opportunity to help in building Meliorist. outlining (with some fi what is needed and how wc might would be of service and, I think, of of the world to naturally get better. a bridge between the University nancial detail) what sort of equip go about raising the funds to acquire interest to thc general student body. How do thc TLF's contribute to this? and the city. I believe that student ment, technology, computers, etc. the new technology. Further. I would like to see a The reasons for having a school pa support for the paper will grow as would improve the production, pres I am especially pleased that "Ve regular space set aside and organ per, in my opinion, are to furnish we commit ourselves to its ongo entation and functioning of the nus" and "Diamond Darrell" no ized like the "Classifieds" for stu pertinent information to that com ing literary and newsworthy qual newspaper. I noted in the masthead longer take up valuable space in the dents trying to buy and sell used munity, to provide an open forum ity. that last week's edition was late due paper; now if we could just elimi textbooks, vehicles, computers, for the discussion of matters and to yet another technological nate thc TLF's. housekeeping items, etc. This ideas relevant to the student body, Katherine Wiebe meltdown. It is my opinion that pre In place ofthe TLF's I would like would help students and make their and finally, to be a means of pre (Editor-in-Chief Note: Thanks foi to see more space lives easier, as advertising on the senting us to, and connecting us the letter and your suggestions! U for letters to the many bulletin boards around cam with, the rest of Lethbridge. The are considering writing the articl Editor. I would pus only ensures that their notice TLF's certainly do not recommend you suggested. As well, we are hav also like to see a will get covered up by someone us to the community. (This senti ing a Town Hall meeting on the weekly feature on else's notice, or be obscured by all ment has been expressed to me on 26th at noon in SU 300 A, to an "Clubs News" of thc "stale dated" posters that more than one occasion.) swer any questions that the students. where all of the don't get taken down until the end Some residents of Lethbridge do may have. I hope we see you then!) campus clubs of the semester. read our paper and perhaps many ASIAN ^^e^/fc^ec^ ^€ec*£e*c£& S&zttp "^e^t^^^f by Kathy Roth R.N., B.N. 3) To foster greater cooperation and understanding among SUPERMARKET community services through the joint participation in this event, The Student Health Centre is hosting the 4th Annual Health 4) To participate at each booth and have FUN!!! s m M M ft w, Fair on February 11 and 12, to be held in the atrium (6th floor 5) To encourage everyone to have a safe and healthy spring THE CENTRE FOR... university Hall) from 10:00am to 2:30pm. As no doubt you've break. heard me espouse, good health includes mental, physical, intel Who Will Attend Our Health Fair? Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Filipino, lectual, social, spiritual and emotional well-being. Balancing all Some of the on campus vendors will include the Counse Vietnamese, Indonesian, Mexican & Latino, these components of your life can, at times, be difficult, there ling Services, and the Chaplaincy office. The PARTY Program. East Indian Foods & Cooking Ware. fore knowing the resources that are available to you (on and off the AIDS Connection, St. John's, Lethbridge Family Services, H(ice, %ice Coolers campus) can be of great benefit. the Sexual Health Centre, Pro-Life Association, Southern Al What is a Health Fair? berta Epilepsy Association,... are just a few of the community Oriental(Produce Our Health Fair format will utilize interactive displays, games, f agencies who have agreed to attend this event. In total we ex Vietnamese Spring -Rpff questionnaires, personal assessments, and brief demonstrations pect 25 to 30 participatory booths. Seafood, Tea & Herbs, on a broad spectrum of "health related issues". Other health fairs What do You Get For Participating? ( ( B B(l'Porfi held on Canadian university campuses have included topics such Participants at the Health Fair will be issued a "passport'' & Chinese pastries as budgeting assistance, nutrition, fitness, stress management, to be stamped at each ofthe booths. After tehpassport ahs been healthy sexuality, alcohol consumption...anything which can (and completed, teh participant will deposit it into a draw barrel. "THE does) impact on your personal health. Througout the two days, at various times, we will be raffling MULTI-CULTURAL What Are The Objectives For This Health Fair? for great door prizes such as free lift tickets to Fernie Snow 1) To raise campus awareness of health through the provision of Valley, $10.00 discount coupons fo rpizza, two-for-one cou FOOD STORE" information and personal assessments in order to encourage posi pons, etc. which have been donated by various local sponsors. tive attitudes which may lead to lifestyle changes. So, everyone come to the atrium February 11 &/or 12! Get in 2) To provide students/stalf/laculty with information about re volved! Have some fun! Win some prizes! Prepare for a sale OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK sources on campus and within the surrounding community. and healthy Spring Break1 320-8867 FAX 320-8366 v 642 - 13th ST. N„ LETHBRIDGE ^*^WKt1Mvvily(s» l^ GLxperience llw (58rior iSolch Town Hall Meeting for Q&ahnlines' The Briar Patch has Valentine Specials for you or someone you love There will be a Town Hall meeting for the Meliorist Cleopatra Package Aroma Body Massage - Nourishing Scalp Massage Publishing Society on Wednesday, February 26 starting Regular Manicure -Cocktail Hair Coloring Blow Dry & Style-Color Cosmetic Application at noon in SU 300-A. Please come with any questions Only$115 Ask about other packages as well that you may have about the Meliorist and its staff. Call 381-1333 Nestled between Andrew Hilton 8. Pier 49 We'll be looking for you! A210-3rd Ave South, Lethbridge FEBRUARY 6^ 1997 the Meliorist 7 C i \ k i R S c A k •; E k s C A R 1 1 k S A k p; E R S • C A R E E R S • C A rR\ rI, n, rRv .S^ "• vC. /A\ iR\ iI. i- iR\ oS w• vC nA r\R Ji . E 1 A K • c 1 \ s R S • c A k k s • (• A k •: L k S • c A R E E R S • C A R E E R R S #^ \A' 1> si? IF t> © \ R C A k i i: k s A R 1 1 k s • c A k E L: R S • C A R E E R S • C A * S ( A R 1 i^ i\ I\ (JE* I\ 1\ o k S • c A R k s • c A k E E k S • c A R •. 1, R S • C A R E ERS CARL 1: R S • C A R 1: E R S Surf Your Way to Work suming you have the know-how) is attract Outtrip Leaders; Env ironmental Arts Leader, Outtrip Leader (Jun I) Animal Disease Research Institute - Research (or How to Use thc Power ofthe Internet ing traffic to your page One solution is to Counselor-in-training Leaders; Team Lead Aspen Village Inn/Kilmorey Lodge - House Technician(Feb 12) in Vour Job Search) create a site which focuses on a special in ers. Counselors, Lifeguards, Registered keeping; Dining Room, Maintenance. Public Service Commission of Canada - In From Career Options 1996/97 terest which you think may attract potential Nurse (Feb 10) Kitchen, Front Desk (asap) come Tax/GST Auditors (Feb 13) employers. However, before investing time District of Houston - Day Camp Program College Pro Painters - Painters; Site Manag Bank of Montreal - Customer Service Rep Thc vv oriel of work has changed dramatically and energy in this option, you may wish to Supervisor; Day Camp Assistant; Lifeguard ers (asap) resentatives (asap) over the past few years.The concept of job consider one of the many on-line resume Helper;Swim Instructor/Lifeguard. Head Due West Student Painting - Managers (asap) Oliver Irrigation - Senice Technician (Feb security is now considered a thing ofthe past posting sen ices which will add your resume Guard/Instructor (Mar 7) Gov't of Yukon - Pool Mgrs; Lifeguard/in 14) and job seekers are encouraged to be much to a searchable database. Most of the vari Lethbridge Diving Club - Springboard & structors (Feb 14) BHP Minerals Canada Ltd. - Geological As more self-reliant in everything from man ous commercial career sites offer such a serv Platform Diving Instructor Burstall Swimming Pool - Manager; life sistants; basemetal geologists; gold geolo aging their finances in managing their per ice and some are even free. However, there Hell's Gate Airtram - tram operators; public- guard (Feb 28)_ gists (ASAP) sonal development With the rapid growth are a few things to consider before going this relations; ticket sales; sales clerk/cashiers; Three Hills Neons Swim Club - Swim Coach Industrial Waterproof Systems Ltd. - Mar and development ofthe internet a new curve route: a) does the serv ice have a proven suc restaurant positions (April 15) keting Representative (Feb 14) has been thrown at job seekers: not onlj is cess record', h) do you want your resume Moraine Lake Resort - naturalist; front desk; Medicine Hat Swim Club - Swim Coach Medicine Hat College -Coordinator of In the world of work different, but the vv ay one public'. 3) how easy is it to update your canoe attendant; gift shop: night audit and (Mar I) structional Technologies (Mar 1) finds work is also changing Resume scan resume (and is there a cost)', and 4) does the more (asap) Lethbridge Summer Swim Club - Head Proxy Systems Ltd. -Client /Sener Program ning technology, the World Wide Web. on site attract a lot of employers? National Capital Commission, Ottawa - Site Coach; Assistant Coaches(Feb 28) mer (Feb 28); Internet Specialists (Mar 31) line resume databases, and e-mail pose new The internet can also be used to send your interpreter. Parliamentary Hill; Orientation Sundog Forestry Ltd. - TreePlanter/Stand Canada Life -Financial Planning Representa challenges and new opportunities for job resume to employers through e-mail. This Counsellor. Capital Infocentre; Site Inter Tender(asap) tive seekers who want to surf their way to work! should only be done in response to a specific preter. Int'l Interpretation Centres; Info Forsite Forestry Services - Treeplanters (ap Part-time In the competitive world of job search job posting. Counsellor. Capital Call Centre (Feb 14) ply to CES) Trans Canada Credit Corporation - Customer ing the internet is quickly proving itself to 5. Job Postings M.D. of Yellowhead #94 - Pesticide Appli • OOSKIPUKWA - Summer Student Con Accounts Representative be a powerful tool. "We ha\ e overnight cou The majority of the job postings on the cator, Weed Inspector (Mar 17) sulting Positions (Feb 21) Paper Boy Inc. - Desktop Publishing riers, fax machine's, and now. more amaz Internet are for people in hi-tech careers, Cdn Wildlife Service - Summer Research The First Nations Resource Council is once (asap)feb Assistants (Mar 9) ingly, the internet. " says Wayne Burns of however this is slowly changing. The com again preparing for a concentrated spring re Education Undergraduate Society -Tutor Bernard Hodes Advertising (developer of mercial career sen ices and Usenet groups are Cdn. Wildlife Sen ice. Forest Bird Program, cruitment campaign to find students suitable We Care HomeHealth Senices -Nurse Aides; the Web's Career.Mosaic site). "Information worth exploring. Some professional associa Saskatoon - Field research (Apr I) for Ooskipukwa (formerly known as the In Homemakers is swirling around us at the speed of light tions also post jobs specific to their area and Tim Horton Memorial Camp - Counselors; dian Management Assistance Program). Centre for Management Solutions -Student Projects are highly sophisticated, offering the and if you're unable to get on board for one some campus career centres are now posting Program Directors; Waterfront Director; Consultants kind of practical work experience that is rare reason or another you will likely find your all of the jobs that used to be only available Camp Nurse; Adventure Course staff; Rock APPLIED STUDIES in a summer job. The goal of the projects self losing out on many opportunities." in 'job binders; or on 'job boards. Climbing staff & white water rafting staff LRH. Volunteer Resources Dep't - Teen Vol (AB only); Food Service: Day Camp Coor are to help develop management capacity unteer Program Coordinator The internet offers a tremendous advan Graham Donald. Executive Director dinator within the client organizations, ultimately CO-OP (Arts&Science) tage to those who know how to put its power Canadian Association of Career Educators & promoting self-sufficiency among Alberta's Cdn. Wildlife Senice - Summer Research to use. The rapid growth of internet access Employers (CACEE) Pembina Valley Camp and Retreat Centre - Aboriginal people. The program is open to Assistants (Feb 28) on campus has made the student job search Web Sites to browse: Counsellors. Head Cook (Jun 15); Head •CACEE WorkWeb - www.cacee.com Wrangler (Apr 15); Assistant Wrangler/ all qualified students and disciplines. Indian & Northern Affairs - Research Assist- market a breeding ground for internet-based Full time job search information. However, using the The Canadian Association of Career Educa Maintenance. Assistant Wranglers (Jun 15); (See Careers on page 12) internet can also be frustrating for those tors and Employers whose expectations are unrealistic Accord * Career Connect - http://careers.the ing to Jan Basso, Director of Co-operative globeandmail.com/ Education and Career Services at Wilfrid Search ads on-line, submit your resume, ob Laurier University, "you can't expect to sim tain career advice and more! ply post your resume and wait for the jobs * Career Mosaic to roll in. The internet is simply one tool (a www.canada.careermosaic.com/ Is there a management very powerful one, mind you) in your job Recruitng along the information search toolbox." superhighway * Riley Guide - www.jobtrak.com/jobguide/ Similarly, vou cannot expect to merely career in your future ? Employment opportunities and job resources type in the title of a job you want and have on the Internet a large listing of openings pop up. The More sites next week ... Happy surfing! With a CMA after your name, you can bet on it. internet does not create positions that were JOBS. JOBS ..JOBS... not available before (or not many anyway), Welcome to Jobs...Jobs...Jobs... This segment but it does create opportunities to learn about of Career Connections will provide you with careers and get connected to a new world a brief listing of possibilities II all vou look for is list of some of the jobs (with deadlines i currently ings of jobs, vou may be disappointed. Most available through the Career Resources Cen of those that are on-line are in the hi-tech tre. Just remember area and only a small percentage of those Well the weather is looking up and the the M word. are suited to students and recent graduates. groundhog has okayed 'spring', reading week WHAT CAN THE NET OFFER YOU? Management. is upon us - NOW do you believe that sum The internet is a v ital tool in your ac mer is just around the corner!.' Yes indeed. tive job search. Although posting your a it's time to start thinking about a summer job. resume through a database service or on PLAN to spend some time on vour job search your personal home page can be useful, it during reading week. Organize yourself . should not be viewed as providing an op up-date your resume and make contacts (you portunity to sit back and wait for the em know. NETWORKING1) Conducting a job ployers to come knocking on your door (or search now can pave the way to a summer send you an e-mail). Because the internet job Wouldn't it be great to get that job be is so tremendously huge, it offers you the fore the end of the semester! chance to seek out verv specific areas of FSWEP opportunitv or to network within a particu Ifyou haven't filled out an FSWEP Applica lar "niche" of interest to you Here are the tion, look what you '11 be missing!' Pick up five main benefits of using the internet in PIlOW left l.him-k.i ( \l \ a form in CES. vour job search: St'W'i'i ( iWii/liiril I ntfl ,s- \'< . Are you interested in getting more involved on campus? Why not get involved with the Students' Union Council and make a difference at the U of L. There are two bodies on the council which are elected annually: 1. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 2 GENERAL ASSEMBLY President Executive Council VP Academic Clubs Director VP Administration 6 Faculty of Arts & Science Reps. * VP Internal Affairs Faculty of Education Rep. Faculty of Management Rep. School of Nursing Rep. For More information School of Fine Arts Rep. on the positions and Board of Governors Rep. their respective portfolios, feel free to come to the If you don't run in Students Union Office the election, then Performance at 8pm, Feb. 12/97 in SUB 180 COME OUT AND VOTE! Sponsored by Students' Union choose the students who will best Admission for U of L Students represent you $4 with valid ID. 10 J 0 (.*y vet s:y A Streetcar Thed'.rc named Desire Tennessee Williams i ts 9 50 Stuoen:s'Sen or< 5/97 S6 50 S 00pm roi Morma: or cf 329-2616 X$L* tr The Students' Union is Hiring Polling Clerks ftimcilY Might for the up coming Election. with Closing date is Feb. 7th. Students interested in applying llsiryl Alnklt may drop off a resume and Feb. 1 2 @ 9pm - $2 dt the door a class schedule at SU180. S$Fs^^S$?*9$P3&*rfr#r FEBRUARY 6, 1997 the Meliorist 9 E N T E R T A I N M E N t • E N 7 N M E N T • E N T E R T A I N T E R T A I N MEN T -ENT E N 1 * E N T E R T A I N M E Interacting Intimately with MOIST By Michelle Matula once they get behind you they're like at least every month and a half. ally there is not a lot of personal natured, though. It helps you blow Entertainment Editor really die hard. And they're really That's where the six weeks on-two space, but as time goes on you learn off a lot of steam, and it's good for responsive, which makes it really weeks off is ideal. When you are to pick your spots, and you know a laugh. We usually separate one Regarded as one of Canada's fun for us. That is why this job rarely spending so much time in hotel what you've got to do: you either (band member) from the herd, and most accomplished bands, MOIST feels like work when we are play rooms, you need to have a break and get in your own room or, ifyou have torment them for a while, and then is known not only for creative ing live. I'd say that maybe one in a get home to visit your stuff - regard a day off you take off and get away let them join and somebody else gets songwriting and innovative deliv hundred shows feels like work for less of whether it is just a room with from the band. It's just a healthy separated out. It's like an endless ery, but also for their superb musi me. a bunch of boxes in it, which mine thing to do. You need your own cycle, but it's healthy. It's not ill cal talents. Between a perpetual M: So when you're not 'working,' is - I've been living in Montreal for space. We don't have any personal mannered. touring schedule (6 weeks on-2 how do you relax? (At home or on a year, and it still looks as though I problems in the band at all, I mean, M: How does touring affect personal weeks off) and many, many re the road). just moved in! But you have to be we're all really good friends and relationships and family ties? hearsals, the group have honed in P: We all do different things. I like able to get away from the situation stuff - P: Whooo. It definitely puts a strain on their skills and perfected their rollerblading, watching hockey that you are in, like the band, and M: Not that you would alert the on both things. I try to talk to my dynamic live act. games - just completely isolate yourself media ifyou did (have problems). family at least once a week, which The Meliorist caught up with M: Favorite team? from what you do-that way you can P: Seriously, it's true. It's odd, cuz is a good rule of thumb. Personal MOIST at their show in Calgary on P: Canucks by a mile. (Raising his come back rejuvenated. you don't encounter that a lot, I relationships-they're difficult be January 22, and hammered ques hands to indicate levels) You've got M: Kinda like getting in touch with don't see many bands that get along cause your friends have to know that tions away at drummer Paul the Canucks here (on top), the yourself. as well as us, except for maybe Col this comes first. Right now we are Wilcox. Bruins are sort of right here (just P: Yeah. Exactly. When you're on lective Soul- cuz they grew up to afforded a great opportunity to do M: [pondering, 'Should I ask where below) and everyone else down at the road, you spend so much time gether and they were solid before what we want, and make a living at Dave is hiding?'] the bottom, with the Habs dead last. with these guys that you end up los band. it, and we don't want to do it har Before I can ask, Paul answers: We I hate the Habs -the Montreal ing your individuality. We kinda just M: On band relationships. Do you assed. We have to go for it and put try to keep Dave (Usher, vocals/ Canadiens - love the city, love the melt into this one collective, dys really torment each other all the all of our time -well, almost all of lyrics) quiet because he puts an people, hate the hockey team. functional family. But its fun. It's a time? our time- into it. The band has to be awful lot of strain on his voice play M: On relocating to Montreal. Was blast. P: Oh, yes. Absolutely. We do, all first and foremost. Any time that you. ing live ... after shows we banish it really a "stuff" issue? M: Do you have any personal space the time. It's pretty good natured. spend doing other things is time that him to the bus. When you are P: The last time we went on tour, in your 'dysfunctional family'? Personally, I just like laughing at you are spending away from the speaking in an area where there are we spent six months away from P: For this tour, we have our own other people and other people's band. It's not going to go like this a lot of people you have to throw Vancouver. If I'm going to have a bus with just the band and two other problems. Other people's misfor forever, but for now, our workload your voice-you don't notice your place, I have to be able to visit it, people on it, which is nice. Gener tune is always fun. It's always good is such that everything has to take a self doing it because, really, you're back seat to the music. We have to just talking loud enough that you stay on top of a lot of things-vid can hearyourself-but if you do that eos, posters, touring, songwriting- after you sing, it puts on an unbe there's always something to do. lievable amount of stress (on your M: Onto the Canadian music indus voice). If you have a show the next try. Would you say that you've had night, you'll wear yourself down good relationships so far? lower and lower, and then you have P: Oh, I've got some bones to pick to miss a show-that is something with some people about things that we want to avoid at all costs. they've written about us, like erro M: On doing shows. Do you have neous things-that really bugs me. I favorite places to play? don't mind people taking a run at P: We like playing different places us-if they don't like our music, that's for different reasons. Personally, I fine, and if it's well-written, then I like Vancouver, because I was born like it. But if it's mean spirited, and and raised there, and so my family spiteful, then ... goes (to shows) there. As far as M: Does there come a time when crowds, Edmonton and Calgary are you are not affected as much by bad really good (for interaction). And reviews? Montreal, of course, 'cuz they are P: You have to have a thick skin in absolutely crazy. I love Quebec- this industry. There is no way that they take you under their wing, and (See MOIST on page 11) tt$ &#•%m& PDO|,|F@URN .. $5.00 ENTRY m *jmf#--•••-*i: I '/'•'VftvW 10 the Meliorist FEBRUARY. 6, 1997 HH.-../', H>, < H. • :.!•.' • •MH HHHF H1 MM MM Hi HH M Hi MM HH MM MWKXfflH H ^•^^^ • •• • . , •" - • ; /( .>,t v; , | I I B BB9 HH • I EBB By Shawn Schroter also happens to be a single mother. While most of us are Staff Writer aware that pretty, clean, white men. who have law de Fierce Creatures 0) grees, are discriminated against by society. Crowe tries By Shawn Schroter Tom Cruise takes his career in another direction: ro to emphasize this point by showing how hard it is for Staff Writer mantic lead. He was in 'Far and Away.' which was sort oi Jerry to get another job. Crowe does an terrific job show a romance, bul dealt more with atmosphere than romance. ing Maguire's dimensions, and Cruise has come a long The gang from 'A Fish Called Wanda' returns for an In 'Jerry Maguire," he doesn't have to deal with sinister way as an actor, but the problem with 'Jerry Maguire' is other hilarious, madcap adventure. John Cleese, Jamie Lee law firms, race cars, airplanes, or secret agents. Instead its plot contrivances. Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin are re-united once he has to rely on his acting skills, and he gives a convinc The catch phrase on the film's poster is "The Journey again, in a comedy which could be best described as un ing performance, as a matter oi fact. This is probably his is Everything," but that is only in situations where eve conventional. best role since "Born on the Fourth of July.' rything works out. In the end. 'Jerry Maguire' is wrapped 'Fierce Creatures' is not a sequel to 'A Fish Called Cameron Crowe, the director oi' 'Singles' and the up into a neat little package, much like an episode of Wanda.' Although it has the same cast, it has a completely writer oi 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.' has produced 'Matlock' or 'Home Improvement.' I guess Jerry is sup different storyline. But. much like 'A Fish Called Wanda.' an excellent, perceptible script, for an essentially hollow posed to sink into suburbia, like other "normal" people. it is reminiscent of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus.' It tack S film. James L. Brooks, the producer of 'Terms of Endear Personally, the concept that society revolves around "dead les several subjects going off in different directions, but ment.' probably had Crowe do an extensive re-write, so eyed" suburbanites who do nothing but watch television, comes right back to base at its conclusion. As a matter of 'Jerry Maguire' would have more of "bubble gum effect" and argue about the difference between Coke and Pepsi, fact, it appears that the characters in 'Fierce Creatures' on its intended audience. It tackles many complex issues. makes me sick. But. of course, some people found 'Jerry kept the archetypes that they had in 'AFish Called Wanda.' like the dehumanization that is going on in America's Maguire' charming. John Cleese is a man controlled by his sense of manners, workplace, but in a superficial manner. Cruise portrays Cameron Crowe proved that he knows how to make but somehow ends up in incredibly embarrassing situa 'Jerry Maguire.' a sports agent who loses his job after he a clever film, with 'Say Anything.' but he will have to tions. Jamie Lee Curtis plays another smoldering sex-pot. writes a "mission statement" (which suggest a possible get out of James L. Brooks' clutches before he can make Kevin Kline, who won an Academy Award for his per 01 direction for a company). His solution? Start his own a film with any sort of substance. So. if you don't want formance in 'A Fish Called Wanda,' does a terrific job as sports agency, dump his fiancee (played by John Travolta's to shell out five dollars to see 'Jerry Maguire.' but you an obnoxious American SOB. Michael Palin is a stutter gorgeous wife Kelly Preston) and pick up his business are still in the mood for a romance. I would recommend ing idiot more concerned about animals than people. partner Dorothy Boyd (played by Rene Zwelleger). who 'The Accidental Tourist.' which is much better film. John Cleese plays Rollo Lee, a former Hong Kong police officer who is hired to tend for the Marwood Zoo in Britain. Rod McCain (Kevin Kline) heads the company NEW WEST Theatre & which owns the zoo, and orders Lee to increase profits. The Lethbridge Hurricanes By Shawn Schroter Lee invokes a "fierce creatures" policy, which means that Present Staff Writer the only animals allowed in the zoo are those which are "potentially lethal." After the "fierce creatures" policy There haven't been many musicals lately, and the last few doesn't work, Willa Weston (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Rod's have been quite a poor crop at best. Case in point: 'Newsies.' son Vince (also played by Kevin Kline), are sent in to deal Whoever thought that Robert Duvall and a bunch of singing with the crisis. Vince, who doesn't really like animals, tries teenage boys could draw a crowd must have been out of his all sorts of gimmicks in order to boost ticket sales, includ or her mind. Alan Parker, the director of 'Grease.' 'The Com ing demeaning things like using celebrities to endorse "not- CONTAINS LOCKER mitments." and 'Pink Floyd: The Wall/ tries his hand at do so-popular" animals. Michael Palin plays Adrian "Bugsy" ROOM ing a historical/musical/drama. Does Madonna do an excel Malone, a character who is so wrapped up in his "speeches" LANGUAGE lent job with the material that she is given? Not really. But that he is oblivious to the fact that no one is listening. the rest of the cast does a terrific job. Robert Young, who handles most ofthe directing chores Working from a script by Andrew Lloyd Webber (Oliver for 'Fierce Creatures' (Fred Schepsi filled in for him when Stone is also credited, but had no input in the actual script). they had to reshoot the ending) plays up the character's Parker doesn't rely on actors in order to create an interesting strengths perfectly. The dialogue is quickly paced, and has musical. The actors serve as backdrops and the backdrops superb comic timing. John Cleese and Iain Johnston's serve as actors. The film looks like a postcard. Those seek script has the disorderly feel of any given episode of ing an accurate portrayal of Eva Peron should probably try 'Monty Python,' but the jokes have a much higher hit/ the history books instead. miss ratio. The film starts off with a young Eva Peron. a woman who The one disappointment ofthe film is Michael Palin. Directed by Brad Snowden uses men sexually in order to achieve power. Unlike the stage He has a much smaller part than he had in 'A Fish Called February 10 -15 • 8pm version, which was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Wanda.' It would have been nice if he had more lines, but Tim Rice. 'Evita' doesn't glamorize Eva Peron's rise to power. Yates Centre perhaps it is better that he has a small, funny part rather (Sterndale Bennett Theatre) ..'-;;• AK Even though the slant of 'Evita' has changed, the music hasn't. than a large, overdrawn part. The only new song in the film is 'You Must Love Me.' pres 'Monty Python' fans can rejoice, 'Fierce Creatures' is ently in rotation on MuchMusic. BfiK£ft Bert & Macs a hilarious follow-up to 'A Fish Called Wanda.' Unlike Antonio Banderas plays Che. the film's everyman cho the abysmal 'Splitting Heirs,' 'Fierce Creatures' knows rus. Rather than playing one character, he plays a multitude its material and performs it well. of parts. He is responsible for relating Eva's sad Movie Mill Listings story to the audience. His performance in this film SHOWTIMES IN EFFECT: Friday Jan.31 Thurs. Feb. 6 is somewhat reminiscent of the films that he did when he was back in Spain. Rather than playing ONE FINE DAY(PG) 1:25; 4:10; 7:05; 9:35 an action hero/villain, he tries his hand at singing. Hard Core Loso "Goerge Clooney & Michelle Pfeiffer. Sometimes He actually has a good voice, not to say that his love at 1st sight can take all day!" singing was bad in 'Desperado' or 'The Mam bo By Bobbi Scheelar TINGLE ALL THE WAY (PG) 1:40:4:25:7:15 Kings.' Staff Writer Schwarzenegger; Sinbad. Jonathan Pryce (Brazil) is Juan Peron. a fas "Two Dads. 1 Tov. No prisioners!" cist dictator who decides to take Eva as his "Sham 'Hard Core Logo' is a documentary about a punk band that consists oi four lonely misfit musicians, addicted to THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS (PG) l 30; 4:15. 700; 9:3 Wife." Jimmy Nail, who is better known to Ameri drugs and alcohol, who travel across the frozen prairies in Violent scenes. Michael Douglas & Val Kilmer. . can audiences as 'Spender.' is Agustin Magaldi. He is the lounge singer who gives Eva Peron her a decrepit milk truck. Having survived bands such as the DAYLIGHT(PG) 6:55; 9:25 first start. Dead Kennedys, X, and D.O.A., in a benefit concert for Stallone stars. Not suitable for younger children. Evita uses sets which are grandiose, expansive. punk guru Bucky Haight (who was supposedly paralyzed THE PREACHER'S WIFE (G) 1:15:4:00:6:45:9:15 and terribly impressive. In the musical number Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston star in this romantic comedy. 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina.' there are literally SPACE JAM (G) 1:35:4:20: 7:10:9:15 thousands of people assembled to watch Madonna Michael Jordan & Bugs Bunny! "Get ready to JAM!" sing. The last film that had this many people was probably 'Ghandi,' which was released about 15 RANSOM (M) 1:20:405 6:50; 9:20 Violent scenes and years ago. Some of the scenes are reminiscent of coarse language.throughout. Mel Gibson stars in this thriller Casablanca' while other scenes look like they "Someone is going to pay!" came straight out of 'Citizen Kane.' THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (PG) Ifyou detest musicals, then you probably won't 1:45; 4:30 DISNEY. One last time on big screen! like 'Evita.' Those who do like musicals will en when shot by an assault rifle), the boys of Vancouver- THINNER(M) 9:40 Only. joy this film much more than Woody Allen's upcoming film 'Everyone Says 1 Love You." based Hard Core Logo decide to unite and tour across Stephen King. Not suitable for Pre-Teens. Frankly, ifyou haven't seen a good movie since Western Canada. This legendary punk band's story is hu 381-MILL 'Oliver,' then 'Evita' would be a good choice for morous, silly, disgusting, and tragic. Their five city "come- a Saturday evening. 1710-MAYOR MAGRATH DRIVE SOUTH (See Hard Core on page 11) FEBRUARY 6, 1997 the Meliorist 11 E N E R T A I N M E \ T • N M N N T E R T A I r A 1 N l L R MEN T • E N N E N T E R T A l N M P: As a band, wc just want to keep we all listen to personally, and in all teenage girls? when we do, it's a healthy dialogue. MOIST... growing, keep up with thc (Continued from page 9) variably, it comes out. We all have P: Surprisingly enough, no. I'd be That's thc key to our band, we're songwriting, work on our live show, our influences on music, but we've lying if I said that that's not the case. always talking about something, like you should let someone you don't and just become better individually ended up at a sound that we kind of M: (imitating a caller on incisively. We're never done. even know, someone who has no as players and as a band. Wc just arrive at, at a risk of rehashing stuff MuchMusic's Intimate and Interac M: On singing and playing-do you power over your well-being, dictate want to progress to thc next level. that we've already put out, but tive! "oh, Dave, you are like so ever get sick of your own music? how you feel about yourself. We have had a degree of success, I we've pretty much stayed true to our beautiful." P: The only problem is in rehears There's no way. You'll drive your know that, but wc just want to keep sound. I think, anyways. This is P: [laughs]. We actually get a wide ing, because, exactly, we've played self crazy if you let yourself get on thc same road, enlarge our fan where I come to the problem that range of people at our shows. There (thc songs) so much. It's a big pay wrapped up in that. base, and keep on making the kind I'm so close to the music that I can't are a lot of kids, which is great, off when you get to play it in front M: Would you say that your per of music that we want to make. Wc step back and look at it, especially they'll grow with us hopefully. But, of a bunch of people and they know sonal image is affected by the im won't form our art to anyone else's when we are so busy with it all the we get a lot of crossover on the your music. It makes it so much age the media portrays of you ? Like view of what we should be doing. time. But, generally that's the case. songs that wc put out, and it gets to more fun. Rehearsing, it's a bit ofa the perceptions that are created... M: How have technological ad M: On influencing others. Do you a lot of classic rock stations, so au downer, but invariably, when you P: Well it's funny, because as soon vances (like websites) helped you know of any indie bands that you've tomatically thc demographics get a get out and play live, it puts new life as you turn into one of those peo along the way? influenced? lot older. Plus, touring with Neil into something old. ple that are on the little box (TV) P: I'm not really up on the compu P: Uh, yeah. We actually met a band Young, we put up an accessible M: I had to laugh during the people invariably treat you differ ter thing, I want to be. It definitely that does covers of our music. That's enough show that a lot of people MuchMusic interview when Dave ently. To a point. Until they get to makes the band more accessible-you a really high compliment paid our who were there to sec Neil actually said that he forgets thc words to know you and realize that you arc can learn more about the band, what way. We also had a guy that came got it-we were pretty well received. songs and just "goes off ... the same old person that you used wc arc doing, what we've done. It to one of our record release parties Particularly in Calgary and Edmon P: He forgets the words all thc time, to be makes the world just a little bit in Montreal, and he did an amazing ton. We were actually surprised by every night he forgets the words to M: Except that now people want to smaller. We have three authorized impression of Dave. He sung either how loud it was-we shouldn't be cuz something! That's the problem-that interview you. websites, and a number of other "Believe Me" or "Push," and he's thisisAlberta-[laughsl I don't know boy ain't right [laughs]. P: Yeah.(laughs). But perceptions ones. People have actually put up got a really versatile voice. He's got what it is, man, they're just so loud. M: Okay, video ideas. Do you guys definitely change. For me, when I their own, which is really nice. Jeff his own sound - I've seen his video But that's great. That's what makes envision them before? What is the go out at night, I do get recognized, (Pearce), our bass player is the most and heard his own music- and he it so much fun for us. creative process? and I get people looking at me, but fluent in hyper language. He's the doesn't really sound like Dave, But M: On song and lyric writing: is it P: It's kind of like the songwriting I don't know if it's 'cuz they know computer geek-thank God there's when he covers us, he gets right into mostly abstract ideas, and then thc process, where someone brings in me ('cuz I know a lot of people) or someone who knows about this it, and it's frightening. band works together, or ...? an idea and we all talk about it. if they know me from the band, or stuff! Jeff is the one who contacts M: So if Dave ever loses his voice, P: Dave writes thc lyrics, but he gets When you sign with a major label, if they are just looking at me 'cuz these people, and usually sends minor help from some of the guys - you have to start letting go and let a I'm a shaved head freak with a them stuff to beef up their web P: Yup, we know where to call! just to make things flow a little bit. group of people who share your vi nose-ring. It's somewhat unsettling, pages, and thanks them. It's really M: On listening to indie bands -do We help each other with parts, to sion push it to the next level. We but it's part of the job so you deal nice to have stuff come up independ you guys receive a lot of disks from make them fit together, but ulti have a hand in (thc videos) from day with it, and let it ride. ently... it's sort of a testament that these bands? mately, we have to write our own one, but it's the music itself that is, (As far as created perceptions.) we have reached people, and that P: Yeah, but I find that we really parts, so that it's ours. Usually, we and always will be, our focal point. It always happens when you reach they feel strongly enough about our don't receive enough. There are a bring in an idea, we toss it around a a certain level of success, and we've music to do something about it. It's few bands that we like. One band bit, then break off into smaller Looking to get intimate with learned to deal with that. quite flattering actually. from Calgary that I used to really groups and work on it that way. It MOIST? It's easy! Just pick up their M: What is your idea of success? M: Musical influences-everything like was FIRE ENGINE RED, but works really well for us. That way latest disk, Creature, or check out When, to you, will you have you hear, or are there a few influen apparently they're not around we kind of avoid the monster-ego their web-site: www.moistnet.com/ reached it, or have you reached it tial artists? anymore. But I liked that band. thing. That's not to say that we don't moist already? P: It's a really wide spectrum that M: On fan base. Would you say it's confront each other, cuz we do, but Hard Core... real-life band the Headstones, gives is it. The motto of 'Hard Core Logo' (continued from page 10) Pipefitter (Bernie Coulson), are also ing was to begin. For MacDonald the movie's most commanding per is that "It's better to quit than to sell back tour" starts out in Calgary and social rejects, who serve only as this was an unexpected blessing. formance. Having the privilege of out." I only wish this could be said ends in Edmonton, hitting Regina, catalysts for the tensions within the 'Roadkill' was a landmark film meeting him two years ago, I found for other artists (such as Led Zep Winnipeg, and Saskatoon in-be band. which revolutionized the Canadian it difficult to separate him from his pelin, U2, The Rolling Stones . and tween. The documentary captures Independent filmmaker Bruce film industry. Later, MacDonald character. I found the movie ex even The Tragically Hip) who have their winter road trip across the MacDonald is not a stranger to the made movie history again with his tremely powerful because it was so unfortunately succumbed to the al prairies, which consists of treach music industry, or to the movie in incredible directing and insights realistic. MacDonald's innate abil mighty dollar. erous road conditions, endless dustry. His first movie, 'Roadkill,' concerning the human condition ity to portray a fictitious world re Unfortunately, 'Hard Core Logo' views of snow covered grain fields, which can occasionally be seen on when he made 'Highway 61' and alistically is overwhelming and gut is no longer playing at the Movie and the occasional passing vehicle. CBC, is about a girl (the 'Dance Me Outside' (which also wrenching throughout the movie. Mill, bul it will be out on video soon. Tensions within the band quickly "roadkiller"), a band, and a mute, stars Hugh Dillon). MacDonald's All too often in the real world mu To tide you over until then, drop by build, especially between guitarist who share nothing but a compulsion incredible ability to tell a story, sicians, and filmmakers, become Blockbuster Video and rent Billy Tallent (Callum Keith Rcnnic) to see A Neon Rome, a band playing while at the same time making it obsessed with making money in MacDonald's 'Dance Me Outside,' and singer Joe Dick (Hugh Dillon). in Northern Ontario. The original believable, is what makes his work stead of making art. If there is such or 'Highway 61.' Bassist John Oxenberger (John screenplay was about a real band so enthralling. a thing as a "must-see-movie," this Pypcr Ferguson) and drummer which broke up shortly before film Hugh Dillon, lead singer of the Celebrate Valentine's Day with Juno Award Winners The Irish Descendants Reserve Your FRIDAY, Tickets For A FEBRUARY Very Special 14 Valentine's Day 8 pm Call The Ticket Centre At YATES 329-SEAT CENTRE (7328) 12 the Meliorist FEBRUARY 6, 1997 v v; .\i .M i, . i * v v> .vi ,\i r, »> i - v w .\iI M E N T • C () M VI 1 N T • C () M M 1. N T • C () M M E N T • C () M M I N T 'CO T • C () M M B X T • C O M VI H N T • C 0 M M I N T • ( O M M 1 N T -CO M M I ) M M !•; N T • C O M M E N T • C 0 M M I. N T • C 0 M M I N T • C 0 M M 1 i N I • O M M ! N T • C O M M N T • C 0 M M li N T • C Q M M I N T • C 0 M M I N T • C Q M M I. N T ; C Q M M li N TrCOJ £?.* £>o we receive effective leadership from the SU executive? student body here at the University school. Making an effort to be a presence on campus. I would not Now I am as guilty of this Redneck! of Lethbridge is the epitome of apa- present at a SU sanctioned event know Cassandra Liska if she as thc next guy or girl but if I Has anyone seen our Student thy. One does not mean to demean such as a speaker, being available jumped out of an elevator and ever thought that it was impor Union Executive? Conspicuous by or underestimate what the SU has to thc students on their turf, giving whacked mc on the head with a tant I would go and meet and it's absence from student affairs, done for us in regards to the Stu- then a chance to voice their prob- shovel. But just because we do not greet the exec there would be myself, Dougie Z., Matt and the dent Health Plan and so on. But in lems rather that the other way see or know these people docs not nothing to stop me. I think it Pieman gathered in our usual spot regards to lack of student involve around would be a nice change. mean that they do not give us effec would be a waste of the execs and attempted to name one member ment, this is one area where I don't When was thc last time you saw a tive leadership. Indeed, if we really time to go about the campus like of the SU executive council. Be think the executive should lead us picture of a student councillor in thc wanted to see the exec we could go a politician trying to rush votes. tween the four of us, only Matt could by example. Meliorist? There are resources avail- to thc SU and ask to see them. Their They should instead stay where com up with a name. I was sorry to My feeling is that the Student able, and the most valuable one does door is, after all. always open. They they belong and serve the inter inform him that Babe thc Pig has Union does not get involved enough not cost them a cent. This of course are as accessible as any prof and wc ests of the student body. never served on student council. with the general student body. If thc is time spent communicating with could see them if we really cared to. Redneck claims that Jason I am of course exaggerating, Student Union took a greater inter- individual students, whose whom The exec of the SU as well as Shriner is too busy being this however only slightlyl Matt did say est in becoming involved with thc they are paid to represent. Perhaps thc hired guns that share the office politician. Well I think his ab Babe thc pig, but I was able to name students on a personal basis we thc most valuable contribution that are at work in all facets of our uni sence from the halls of this cam our president. This was only because should not be wondering about why ean be made by the Executive is to versity experience. They are respon pus prove to us that he is doing I had taken the time to go talk with there is no school pride, or why the set an example by becoming in- sible for the administration of the ihsjob rather than running look him, once. Had I not done this, like majority of thc student body does volved. Only then will the students health plan as well as sitting on ing to win a popularity contest. the majority of the student body not go to the Zoo posting office take notice, many committees. They also repre The exec is doing what it was would not know Jason Shriner if he hours in the paper is great, but I have J.F. Koch sent the students on the university elected to do. That is govern the waked up to me and booted me in found in the past that students are [email protected] board. This may not mean much to SU and represent the interests the ass. Here at the U of L, the ex more willing to approach a familiar the average student, but that is not ofthe student body. ecutive has shown more interest at face with their problems than they the fault of the SU exec. That is our Myles Poff times in running in a provincial elec are to seek out a faceless name. No Neck! own apathy for not caring enough [email protected] tion than they have in becoming in A greater effort should be made I. like my politically incorrect to go to the SU office and get to volved within the University. by those at the top to increase their red tinged friend, also believe that know the people who represent our Granted, for the most part the visibility and recognition around thc the SU exec could become more of interests. Youth Theatre Program gives kids a chance to be on-stage [U of L Press Release] through Theatre for Young Audiences productions will have two directors. Feb. 8 in room W-420 in the Centre the Experimental Theatre April 3-6. programs, and these programs invari One specific production, directed for the Performing Arts. Parents are A special meeting/workshop for Aspiring young actors across ably lead to more requests for other by senior Theatre and Dramatic Arts also welcome, says Luther. Rehears- 15-18 year olds interested in partici- southern Alberta have a new oppor projects. student Jody Crawford, will focus on als will begin Feb. 23 and the produc- pating in the movement production tunity to be in the limelight, thanks to Program participants will be di movement. Luther says that Crawford tions themselves will be presented in will be held on Feb. 4 at 7 pm in W- a new program being offered by the vided into smaller age groups (9-12, is particular interested in working with 420. University of Lethbridge Division of 13-15, and 16-18) and about nine pro both experienced dancers and those Theatre and Dramatic Arts this semes ductions. Luther expects that about 30 with no movement background. Careers... (continued from page 7) ter. to 50 kids from all over southern Al Luther calls the Youth Theatre Pro ant(Feb 12) The Youth Theater Program pro berta will participate. gram a "great opportunity to involve Pepsi-Cola Canada - Quality Control Technician (Feb 10) vides boys and girls ages 9-18 with Most productions will rehearse people in the community" and an as Check the Boards for more Co-op Positions. opportunities to perform in produc twice on weekends and once during set to the education of Drama and INTERNATIONAL Frontier Research & Conservation Projects - volunteer explorers' to join expeditions to tions directed by senior Theatre and the week. Rehearsal time will aver Theatre Arts students. Giving these conserve some of Dramatic Arts students. It's the first age about five to six hours a week for students a chance to work with young the world's most threatened wildlife and endangered habitats. program of its kind to be offered by younger students, slightly more for people on creative projects is espe American Language School. Japan - TESL the Division, says theatre arts profes older students. A $30 fee will cover cially useful, she says, because many World Exchanges Inc.. Korea-ESL Instructor Ding Ding Dang Childrens' English Inc - TESL sor and coordinator Alice Luther. expenses such as tee shirts and pho of these students are preparing for There are several postings for TESL positions in Korea - check the binder in CES. The program was initiated by fre tographs. careers in fields such as education, World University Senice of Canada (WUSC) - secondary school teachers: early child quent request from schools and other The 22 University students partici- recreation, professional theatre for hood advisor; EFL teaching opportunities; fundraising officer: PR Officer; physiothera organizations for more collaborative pating in the project, who will receive young audiences and youth theatre, pist: planners, water & sanitation; business manager, technical advisor, environment; projects. Luther says that U of L stu credit for the experience, will share A meeting for anyone interested assistant rural project coordinator, project community motivator; ag/enviro officer: project administrator, community advisor. dents already reach more than a thou directing, costuming, and technical in participating in the youth theatre Ifyou are a University of Lethbridge student or alumni, and you require assistance in any sand school children every year directing duties. Luther says that most productions will be held at 2 pm on aspect of your job search, make an appointment with CES. Some ofthe topics that can be addressed are: resume writing, interview techniques and self marketing. For details on any of the positions above, consult the I job boards located across from the Fresh Express in C section of University Hall. Other Watch this Space questions can be Next Week answered by Diane or Pat in CES (D6I0). for details of "Pride Bay" Bookstore The University Bookstore Anniversary Special will bee lo s e d Mention this Ad Reading Week and receive $5.00 Off February 18-21 any Perm, Color, Haircut or Nail Service. FEBRUARY 6, 1997 the Meliorist 13 s |> o R a • S P () R T S • S P 0 R T S • S P 0 R T S • S P O R S S F OKI S S P 0 R T S • S P0 R T S • S P 0 R T S • S P (I I S • S F 0 R T S . s P 0 R T S • s P 0 R T S • S P O R s P Q B s : s P O R T S • S P () R T S • S P O R T S • S P PO OR SR T S S P (.) R T S • S P Playing for the playoffs by Jay Zaal work out for us even though wc did Navi Sekhon, limiting him to 19 us that way." said Crook. West. The Horns host the Univer Sports Writer some good things." said Crook, "wc points Saturday. This weekend If thc Horns can finish better then sity of Victoria Vikes. who arc cur just didn't get things done." Craddock had 57 points, nine re fourth they will not have to face the rently the number one ranked team With six games remaining in the Saturday saw the Horns come bounds, 12 assists, and seven steals. 13-1 University of Victoria Vikes in Canada. Four Pronghorns, includ men's basketball season, the Horns back and play 40 minutes of great White played great again, scoring 29 until the second round. ing guard Barnaby Craddock, are are still at .500. In Calgary last basketball. The Horns took the lead points and hauling down 18 re This coming weekend is the playing their last games at home in weekend the Horns split thc pair of early in the game, and in thc second bounds. Chris Orr had 33 points and Horns last regular season home se their Pronghorn career. Game times games to move to a 7-7 record. The half the closest the Dinos came was 14 rebounds. Tim Rollingson had 33 ries of the year. The Horns face the are 6:30 p.m. for the women and Horns lost the first game 109-95. but 11 points. points. 10 assists, and 11 defensive toughest compassion in the Canada 8:15 p.m. for thc men. they came back strong and won the Craddock led the Horns again rebounds. second game 104-91. this night, scoring 31 points. This The Horns arc one step closer to Friday's game was a tough loss was one oi the best games of the the playoffs with this vital road split. Canada West standings-]men' s basketball for the Horns. "Wc did some good year and his career. "This weekend The Horns have to play three teams Team GP W L F A GBL things we-just did not get re Barnaby was as good as he could still: UBC, the University of Victo Victoria 14 13 1 1273 978 warded." said Pronghorn coach ever be. he played great." said ria, and the University of Saskatch Alberta 14 9 5 1062 1067 4 Dave Crook. Crook. ewan. UBC 14 8 6 1210 1175 5 Foul trouble plagued the team. Tim Rollingson had 23 points, If the Horns can win three of as lour players were fouled out of and John Tschritter had 16 points these games, they will secure a Lethbridge 14 7 7 1210 1225 6 the game. Barnaby Craddock was and nine rebounds. playoff spot. The Horns still have a Calgary 14 4 10 1256 1356 9 one oi' thc four, but he scored 26 "We executed the second day," chance to finish second. If they can Saskatchewan 14 1 13 1016 1226 12 points in the 26 minutes he was on said Crook. "The guys really wanted win four of Five of the games and the court. Bob White scored 19 to win. We really played well down the other teams lose. '"We'd like to points. the stretch." be second or third, we still have a "It was a tough game, we got Craddock had a great weekend good opportunity to do that," said some bad breaks and it just didn't versus the league leading scorer Crook. "This weekend is good for Women's downward spiral continues YOU CAN By Duane Dunstan double digits were recorded eight glass. Sports Writer times with five different Horns Yet, despite these factors and reaching the mark. On Friday, post four consecutive losses, coach ALWAYS On their last road trip, the Prong Deb Hubbard led the way with 16 Johnson remains optimistic. horn women's basketball team points, while rookie Alex Young had "Three of our four losses were watched their record slip to 5-7, as 13 and went nine for 10 at the free close. And due to the parity in the STUDY ON they were swept at the hands ofthe throw line. Regulars Kym Foley and league, playoff positioning is going U of A Pandas. This past weekend, Crystal Kain also chipped in 12 and to come right down to the wire," said the Horns were on the road once 10 points. On Saturday, Kain led all Johnson. again as they travelled to Calgary Horns scorers with 15 points, while In terms of the lack of shots for THE PLANE. to face their other Alberta rivals, the guard Joanne Clark scored 14. Foley the Horns, Johnson was also opti Dinos. added 10 points and had nine re mistic. Having earned a split from the bounds. "We've been giving up shots Dinos at home early in the season, Although the Horns played well people should be taking," Johnson the Horns were hoping that a strong despite losing, there are three sta said. "We need to create more scor weekend in Calgary would improve tistical factors that provide into the ing opportunities." their playoff hopes. However, the squad's losses. Firstly, despite post This coming weekend will be of Horns were on the losing end both ing virtually identical shooting per special interest for Horns fans when nights, as the Dinos walked away centages the Horns shot the ball far the Victoria Vikes come to town. with a 66-59 point win on Friday less than the Dinos. The Horns shot This series will mark the final home RIGHT? and a 66-54 point win on Saturday. 74 times over the weekend, while games of Hubbard, Anne Trenholm The Horns are still in fourth place the Dinos shot the ball 117 times. and Joanne Clark. These players in the Canada West, one game up Secondly, the Horns committed 64 have graced our gym for several on fifth place UBC. turnovers (34 on Friday, 30 on Sat years, and all are encouraged to The Horns' losses were not for urday) against the Dinos' 39(19 on come out and say goodbye to them. lack of effort. On both evenings the Friday, 20 on Saturday). Finally, the Tip-off time for both Friday's and squad executed well enough to win Dinos outrebounded the Horns 70- Saturday's game is 6:30 p.m. but came up short. For example, on 54 for the weekend, including rela Friday night the contest was even tive dominance on the offensive for the most part until the Dinos managed a late rally to win by se\ en. Canada West standings-women's basketball The difference on Saturday was. for GP W L F A GBL the most part, the discrepancy oi Team shots between the two teams. The Victoria 14 12 2 1002 799 Dinos attempted 61 shots, while the Alberta 14 12 2 983 845 - EDMONTON • OTTAWA Horns only managed to get off 42. 14 9 5 950 871 3 VANCOUVER Calgary TORONTO KELOWN/ "Both games were close and HAMILTON Lethbridge 14 5 9 813 883 7 CALGARY could really have gone either way." UBC 14 4 10 827 870 8 said Pronghorn coach Dori Johnson. 1106 12 Offensively for the weekend. Saskatchewan 14 0 14 799 We know what's important to you.That's why Greyhound Air is making sure that everyone can connect with friends Hockey Horns finding ways to lose and family over reading week.To top it all off, just men 'We played well." said veteran By Stephen Tipper since October 21-22. 1995. tion "U-Read '97" when booking your flight and forward Steve O'Rourke. "We receive an additional 10% off Sports Editor The Horns schedule over the next two weeks made these two somehow found a way to lose." our already incredibly low fares. On Friday penalties were the The Pronghorn hockey team games even more important for the Horns' biggest problems. They were may be in third place and up b) Horns. They play the second place penalized 20 times and were as three points on the fourth place team in the Canada West, the Alberta sessed 80 total minutes in penalties, UBC Thunderbirds. but they're not Golden Bears, in Edmonton this and the Bobcats subsequently making things easy. The Horns weekend before finishing the regu GREYHOUND AIR scored three power play goals. The were swept on the road by the last lar season with a home-and-home Horns are the most penalized team place Brandon Bobcats 6-4 and 4- series against the 19-2-3 Calgan in the Canada West. 3 over the weekend, which drops Dinos. l-800-66l-TRIP(8747) "We took some penalties at the the Horns to 8-14-2 on the season. Meanwhile, the Bobcats host the wrong time." said O'Rourke. Not available through travel agents, http:llwww.greyhound.ca. ll is the Pronghorns' eighth loss on Regina Cougars this weekend be Ihe road in 11 games and the first fore finishing their season in Mani (See Horns on page 14) A,r Si e operated b> KELOWNA FLIGHTCRAFT time Brandon has swept a series toba 10 play the Bisons. 14, the Meliorist FEBRUARY 6. 1997 S P () CT (> k S P () R T s T • S S P () s -s - p IS - S" -N- • P • s s S • R s () R I S s () R s s () R s 0 S I S I I s S P S o T S S F o T S : SPORTS 0 o S 1 () () S P k i S P () l s s P O k s S P s o RECREATION SERVICES INTRAMURALS as of J iinuary 31/97s: Player Profile Ice Hockey Toon Crew 6 pts Return ofthe Jetboat 3 pts North Eastern Division ULGC Strike Force 1 4 pts Dirty Do/en 0 pts Team Calabria (ft pts Unix 3 pts Micke\ Mouse Opts Screaming Death 6 pts Individual Team 3 pts South Division By Stephen Tipper qualified for the CIAU champion Whaling Woodies 3 pts Akuma 3 pts Vid Kids 6 pts Sports Editor ships, which take place at the end The Pylons 3 pis Beat L's Like Rented Mules 1 pi Mad Cows 3 pts T of February, in the l(K)-mctre back Buster G's 3 pts Thunder Opts L of L Individual 3 pts First year student Su/.anne stroke. Sabres 0 pis LHN Opts Megasaurus R. FC 0 pts Davies of the Pronghorn swim Thc 200-metre backstroke and North Western Division Norris Division Oreo Blizzard 0 pts team knows that there is more to thc individual medleys arc her best Huskies 6 pts BWGP 3 pis Volleyball life than just swimming. events. She races primarily middle The Bangers 6 pts Choda Warriors 3 pts North Division She says that her friends and distance events. Davies's strengths Nine Inch Mails 3 pts High Roller 3 pts TFCO 9 pts her school work are just as impor are her hard work ethic and stroke. Silver Bullets Opts The Shockers 3 pts Chicken Butt 9 pts tant as her swimming career, that But she tends to go out too strong, Thunder Opts Huskies Opts rices & Shrubs 6 pis it's important to have a balance. something that Davies is working Individual Team Opts Spank\ & Friends Opts Soberl) Challenged 3 pts Davies says she isn't totally ab on with coach Ken Fit/.patrick. Thc Scoring Race Franciscans Opts Zlur Zmir Opts sorbed by swimming like others. reason why she tends to go out too R. Badeet 9 I. Mails 9 pts Vortex of Destruction Opts Killer Penguins 0 pts However, her ultimate goal would fast is that she gets excited before J. Riehl Team Calabria 9 pts Patrick Division South Division be to compete in the Olympics. races. A. Chillson Screaming I). S pts The Goods 6 pts Deli Delights 9 pts And Davies says she hasn't had She enjoys swimming because D. Jorgensen W, Woodies 7 pts Snagg) 6 pis Trul\ Canadian 6 pts much trouble adjusting to univer of thc travel, the races themselves A. Parenteau Buster G's "pts Young Offenders 3 pts No Worries 6 pts sity life. She says that it gives a and thc people involved. D.Reeves Team Calabria b pis Screaming Beavers 3 pts Gemers Gang 3 pts sense of order to her life, and now Davies will be a management N. Houle Screaming D. 6 pts Who's Your Dadd\ 3 pts Bottom oi the Keg 3 pts Davies trains with people her own major next semester after switch Roughnecks Opts Smashing Pop-Tarts Opts age who have the same goals as ing her major from bio-chem. Her Basketball Ultimate Warrioer Opts West Division she does. career goal is to become a chartered The Phat Guys 6 pts The Dogs of War Opts Fine Turkies 9 pts Davies' short term swim goals accountant. Imports 6 pts Smythe Division Shooters 9 pts are to get to the finals at the Cana A trip to Europe is something T-Birds 3 pts Dirty Do/en 3 pts DA Bears 3 pts dian Interuniversity Athletic Un she sees in the future. It would give The Herd 3 pts The Paul Reubens 3 pts U oi L Individual 3 pts ion (CIAU) championships, which Davies a chance to sec new and dif Anti-Imports 3 pts The Cheifs 3 pts A-Team ? pts start at thc end of.the month, make ferent things and a chance to meet Flatliners 3 pts Team Calabria 3 pts Strike Force 2 Opts nationals and compete in thc Sum people, something she enjoys do Snapp\ Napp\ 3 pts Cornholio's Bunghole 0 pts East Division mer Games. She went to thc jun ing. Basketball Jones 3 pts Deep Fried Muskrats 0 pts Bass Fishing In Amen 9 pts ior nationals last year, and has No Stars 0 pts Berracudas Opis Barking Spiders 6 pts Debbie's Team Opts Bush League Oilers Opts Six Pack 6 pts Les Taureux 0 pts Indoor Soccer The Posse 3 pts Individual Team 0 pts North Division Crusaders 0 pts Floor Hockey Spotacular 6 pts Who's That Doii 0 pts ue West Student Painters Adams Division Jinx 3 pts UPCOMING RECREATION SERVICES PROGRAMS - Spring 1997: EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION FEE INSTRUCTOR BIKE MAINTENANCE Basic Maintenance Feb. 8 8:30 am- 12:30 pm PE 020 S12 Rod Neilson Basic Maintenance Mar. 1 9:00 am-12:30 pm PE 020 $12 Rod Neilson Richard Hoffman Brakes & Gears Mar. 8 9:00 am-12:00 pm PE 020 $9 Rod Neilson Repacking Bearings Mar. 15 9:00 am-12:00 pm PE 020 $9 Rod Neilson Wheel Truing Mar. 22 9:00 am-12:00 pm PE 020 S9 Rod Neilson WEST COAST TRAIL INFO NIGHT Feb. 12 7:00-9:30 pm PE242 $5 John Verhagen Student Painters NCCP Level 2 Mar. 12 April 16 7:00- 10:00 pm PE 207D S40 Ron Kraft Potential to earn (Note: dale change from brochure $I000 KAYAKING ° or more Eskimo Roll Clinic Mar. 11. 13.18. 20 9:30 - 10:30 pm Max Bell Pool S35 Wilco Tvmensen Man SAILING COURSES *ging your neSS ^us* Coastal Navigation Mar. 3 - April 28 7:00- 10:00 pm PE24: S295 Lee Allen Accepting Applicants now^j Intermediate Sailing Th Mar. 11 - Mar. 25 7:00- 10:00 pm PE242 S95 Lee Allen REMINDER: Register Early, Many Programs Fill Prior To Start of Class 1 - 800- 585 - 8^ TO REGISTER/MORE INFO - CONTACT: 329-2706! STUDENTS! Horns... urn Continued from page 13) Fly j or Thc Horns outshot the Bobcats 30-21. Ken Richardson picked up his third goal of Chris Bannerholt and Jason Disiewich had one goal the weekend, and Steve O'Rourke and Tyler each for Lethhridge. while Ken Richardson scored a Graham also scored for the Horns. 'LONDON*^J\J * pair. The Horns were without captain Greg Gatto. When you book one of these Contiki Holidays: The Horns'frustrations continued on Saturday when leading scorer Jarret Zukiwsky and coach Ron they hit the post trailing 4-? with five seconds left in Kraft. The) were in Chonju, South Korea, par- THE ULTIMATE EUROPEAN ULTRA BUDGET - Camping Tour the third. The Bobcats tired 39 shots at goalie Scott ticipating in the World Student Games. Visit 1 7 European countnes in 46 days! Visit 17 European countries in 45 days! From J*6/ d.y. meludtl most mejlJ. From J70/«Uy; .nciudes most meju. Tollestrup. THE EUROPEAN ADVENTURER >> ULTRA BUDGET - Camping Tour 1 Visit 12 European countries in 27 davs Visit 1 3 European countnes in 35 days1 Pronghorn Ace of the Week From J93 d»y; includes most meju. From ihb/i.y. incudes most mejo. Return airfare for $519* to London Is also available In conjunction with seueral shorter duration tours- For the second consecutive week, guard Barnaby Craddock ASK US FOR DETAILS AND A FREE BROCHURE! /** has been named as the Pronghorn Ace ofthe Week. He scored Or, a ( ont ki ' 57 points, 12 assists and seven steals against the fifth place hav •. u!s that can rove . re are cake Your nearest Calgary Dinos. Craddock had 26 points in 26 minutes on w when you book ont i the LI TRAVEL CUTS s Friday and amassed 31 points on Saturday. Craddock, in his aheve tours — a: Travel C.'J"7 \ 1414 Kensington Road NW qualify tor return airfare to London Calgary last season, sits second in Canada West scoring behind England from Regina, Saskatoon 531 2070 Cwnaa ana operate J oy the Canadian Calgary Edmonton or Vancouver* Federation cl Students Calgary's Navi Sekhon, whom he trails him by just .2 points • OHer lor lull time sluoents with valid Imernational Student ID Caid (ISIC). Tour must commence try OC- May per game. 1S97 and musl De paid in lull by 31 March 1597 Valid tor departures Irom Reg:na Sasnatcon Calgary Edmonton or Vancouver onry For airfares from other ernes cnecx wnn Travel CC'T&Voyages Campus FEBRUAkY 6, 1997 the Meliorist 15 S P 0 R T S • S P O R T S • S P O R T S • S P O R T S • S P~0 R T S S F o R 1 S • S P 0 R T S • S P 0 R T S • S P O R T S • S P T S • S P O R T S • S P O R T S • S P O R T S • S P 0 R S P O B I S « S P 0 R T S * S P C) R T S SPORTS S P O R T S • S IP C) R T S • S P From the bench . . . The Horns* battle for playoffs By Stephen Tipper would have to win at least four one game back. Zukiwsky has nine points in his last So the Horns in their four last Sports Editor games and for Lethbridge to lose But should they pick up their ten games, compared with 25 in his games may have to rely on UBC four of their remaining six. If they defensive play and get some scor first 12. Captain Greg Gatto, who losing a couple and hoping that they The Pronghorn basketball teams both have thc same record, the ing from their guards, the Horns will had 49 points in 25 games last sea can steal one or two points. Maybe and hockey team are within grasp Horns will make the playoffs be have a chance. They play the T- son, has only 18 points in 22 games the pressure will make the Horns of getting that all important playoff cause they won the season series Birds in two weeks time, and that this season. play better and put them in position spot. Each team sits on the line be against the Dinos. Since they both should decide who stays and who The lack of discipline is evident to challenge the Dinos and the Bear, tween post-season aspirations and won two games against each other, goes. The Horns finish the regular in thc amount of penalties they've who knows. But the more realistic pre-season expectations. it comes down to points. Lethbridge season against the Huskies, who taken and the amount of goals that scenario is that Lethbridge will The men's basketball team is the has outscored Calgary by just six have a 0-14 record so far. have been scored on them. The squeak into the playoffs. UBC plays closest to clinching. It has a 7-7 points in their four games. 391-385. UBC has been on the heals ofthe Horns lead thc league in penalties Regina this weekend, a team trying record and sits three games clear of In their last two games they play the hockey team for most ofthe season, and are second in goals allowed to make sure it will be in the playoffs their nearest rivals, the Calgary last place Saskatchewan Huskies, and they trail the Horns by three (111). too while Brandon closes in. Then Dinos. for the last playoff spot. But although not a sure bet as close as points with each team having four Their road record heading into they play the Manitoba Bisons, who this team is only one game back of one can come to two wins in the bag. games left. The Horns' inability to Edmonton this weekend doesn't may be playing for home ice. UBC and two games back of Alberta The men's basketball team will win when they needed to has re help. The Horns have just six points All three teams have a better than for second. But they're aiming for likely end up playing the U of Vic sulted in a playoff race that will in twelve games on the road this average chance at making the home court in the first round, ac in the first round of the playoffs in probably be decided in the last game season and have been outscored 44- playoffs. For the hockey and men's cording to coach Dave Crook. Al Victoria. This weekend's games of the season. The Horns have a 1- 35. In Lethbridge last November, basketball team, all that separates though that is not all too realistic, may be a preview, albeit in the 10-1 record in their last 12 Canada the Bears won 3-2 and 2-0. The them from the playoffs is one or two considering that they play the first wrong place, to that matchup. West games. A lack of production weekend after that the Horns face wins or for their rivals to falter. For place University of Victoria and The future ofthe women's team from their big guns, a lack of disci the 19-2-3 U of C Dinos. who will the women's basketball team, three second place UBC in the next two is less certain. They have lost four pline, some untimely injuries, me be wanting to show their superior wins in six should see them in the weeks, their playoff chances are straight games going into play this diocre goaltending and some bad ity to a possible playoff opponent. playoffs. Their chances from there looking pretty good. weekend against the 12-2 Victoria luck have all contributed at one time The Dinos won both their previous will be entirely in their own hands. For the men to miss the playoffs Vikes. Their closest rivals are the or another. matchups and outscored the Horns now would mean that Calgary UBC Thunderbirds, who are just Three-time scoring champ Jarret 19-2. Yellow Streak. Purple Helmet. Cap Glass * Baron Scaredy-Cat How To Be a tain Evil. 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Behind every successful student is a Peer yah Nell Homesick'' Stressed'.' Lonely? Confused? Support Centre. Come to SU064 to become Hey Pokey-Joe in Econ 3000: Show some To: HJ. KM. TW. BK, JS. HJ, how's it Drop-in to the Peer Support Centre for free a more successful student. respect and keep your feet off the desk!!!- 8)Lingerie would be comfortable, not drafty going'' I'm fine. I miss you so much. New support and advice. SU064 GDPINC. and itchy cheap lace would be outlawed, life in here is good. Pogosipda. Han Tack. Roommate wanted: S225/month includes not put on intimate apparel. 1 One Kitten to give away to loveless home. utilities. Call Jennifer @ 328-6725. Anton's boys are hot ! So get 'em while (E'I'Ciwte: I'm still looking for a nice flan- It's funny how the guys who can't skate Eats socks, bras, and afghans. No Hee Haw. you can!! (ie soon) we'll 'serve' you up nel teddy!) do all the talking. By the way. is the Noooooonnneee! Check out Phil Club Webpage for ebents some fun! Monkey Stanley Cup up for grabs' etc. http://home.uleth.ca/indexa.htm Hope your girlfriend is stimulated by your Hey GQ: You give zoning a mew meaning Rachel: Looking forward to a wild girls intellect because she won't be stimulated Houdini: Haven't seen you hanging out 4 me, you B da man! From ur gangsta grl' Otto: Monday evenings, my place. 6pm. night out! You're too good for him any by your tiny dinky. lately! Still up to your old tricks'' -Curi CU soon babe! We'll plan the road trip(s). Patty. how'-Luv Rambo Barbie ous. I need a date! My name is Anthony. I'm 28 The next GALA dance is on February 15 If mental masturbation was legalized, 6)Revenge would be a constitutional right' and drive a nice car. Call me, I'm not fussy. 12)Women's work would be valued. Men at the usual time and place. Call GALA @ would the cost of ice cream go down in And sensitivity would be taught in school. 380-3036. could stay at home with the little scream 329-4666. Poland? instead of football! ing brats. Barb is a dork, eating lots of cork, never Confusion is a word we have invented for 4)There would be more forms of birth con Nell: Great minds think alike! Stay out of eating pork. Barb is a dork! Barb is my idol! Ski Instructor: I'd like to get a closer look an order which is not yet understood.(Henry trol for men... the guy's bathroom! History majors rule! Barbie-Jo, yee ha' stud. I didn't know you could pitch a tent Miller) Confused? SU064 Love Mich with ski poles. Chubby Chopper: Haven't seen you for a 9(Instead of sports bars, there would be "I am not a deviant" presented by Russell while. Maybe you'll be at the Duke Thurs QH 365 02 1859a. 575 Col. PG 3366 A6 chocolate bars, and cars & guns wouldn't OK smarty-pants! Next time you want to Weninger & the Phil Club on Feb 6th. 4:30 day'7 1939. HX 810 14. be hot conversation topics. show me how smart you are...apologize pmTH 101. (E-l-Cnote: What???) with a fake rose from 7/11! A535 NEEDED for the Real Players on Melissa: You're going to meet the Duke/ 2 (There would be more mind-games and Team C. THEIR backs must be sore from I'm like a shadow in the night, waiting just Caddie's boy if it takes me the rest of the 13)There would be an honest cure for casualties to fewer wars...men are hardly carrying the rest of you. SHUT IT!!!\ to meet with you...VOODOO LADY semester! cramps-or even better-we could eliminate Helen of Troy. the whole PMS thing... K/B: Hissssss. Hhhissss. Pet Semetary, I Hey Kristie: Growl Growl-Grunt Grunt ! Want a laugh? Need a stress break? The Selma: The fellows looking for a tasty treat? swear that cat is out to get me. I'z afeared, Love ya babe! place is the Zoo this Friday to hear a great Q:What's the difference between a man I know a real good cat for them. Hee hee rilly rilly afeared. comedian, Simon B. Cotter with the prod and a battery? A: Batteries have a posi hee. Valentine Massage Clinic. February 10 uct. S3 in advance and S4 at the door. tive side! Lucas: Sorry about my comment, you re from llam-4-pm in the SU Ballroom. 10 Hey Girl with the Camera: You are blonde ally do look great!!!-EC min shoulder massage for S5 recommended Brad: You're the best dance partner around! A man being rich is like a girl being pretty: and cute, this I can't refute, won't you be donation. Put on by the Nursing Under I promise I'll let you lead even! It's not really important, but it sure helps!- mine for Valentine: Stud. To all the men that have showered at our graduate Society. Southern Belle house thanks for the show we will never 10)Cindy Crawfords would not exist and Philosophy Club Shirts available soon. For forget it! 2 Sexy Females 7)Gossip would be a legitimate form of hot, straight male models would. MEN 14)Your period would count as a legitimate more info come to Turcotte Hall TH 224. communication, because everyone knows would feel ugly and insecure. holiday. 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