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R El C.C. STU I ENTSI RSSOCIRT HALLOWEEN SOCIAL Moodau • October 31 • Oct. 28/94, 8p.m -1a.m. South Gym Axworthy's "Green Book" Under Scrutiny not ask what the financial by Annette Elvers commitments are. They see how much they make and say, 'oh, you can afford to pay for Lloyd Axworthy has begun it," said Corvino. the dialogue with students to "They don't ask what their gauge reaction to policies mortgage is what their loan office, aimed at changes in education. commitments are, and that's Tix available at SA (RM DM20) or at the SA tix Student representatives from the real problem with these across from the OX. across the province were in- applications, and if you vited to participate in a meet- would like to do something ing Oct. 20 to respond to the that's what you can do, you changes proposed in can change the criteria," Axworthy's "green book." Corvino told Axworthy. If there's an alternative [to NDP post-secondary edu- the proposal] I'd like to hear cation critic Jean Friesen com- CALENDAR OF EVENTS about it and we're hoping for mented later that, "We are that," said Axworthy. "I'm seeing at the University of putting the invitation out to Manitoba, the University of say look, this is a chance to Winnipeg and Brandon Uni- seriously look at financing to versity students who are en- put together what you think rolled in programs and who the problems are and if there's have recen tly discovered their any other suggestions we'll student loans are not ad- take a look at them." equate to cover expenses and One of the primary concerns in some cases, are non-exis- Lloyd Axworthy: pointing the way to reform? MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY has been the accessibility of tent. These changes can only loans. result in less accessibility for zens that she serves around it and if there are real inequi- ing a chance for people, "who "Applications ask the wrong Manitoba students." the city. She lost about $800 ties, I'll change it. I'll make that are directly affected by some Sue Johanson Smoking Ultimate questions," said Anna Maria Other students have found from the total because they commitment to you right of these programs to say what Ladies Salvador Corvino, U of M policy chair. that their loans have been cut counted the car as a part of the now." they would like to do. It is a Survey Night "I work two jobs, I work because the student already package," said Rugara. The student reps are hoping dialogue, it's a debate." approx. 45 hours a week and has what are considered un- "They didn't see the car as a for the best. "It doesn't seem Day- Market "If there's better solutions "Sexpert" Dream CD I'm a student and I can hardly necessary "extras." necessity. This kind of policy to have cleared up the plan, out there we want to hear about everywhere Cabaret afford to go to school because I "A student who has an au- has a negative effect, and the but it does give us some confi- it," said Axworthy. 8am - 6pm Tix: $3.00 have to pay for my rent, 1 have tomobile came into my office numbers show that," said dence that Axworthy is going The U of M has also invited to pay for my food. " last week, she was with the Rugara. to listen to students," said any students who are con- SA (RM DM20) giveaway In her first year of university home care program," said U Axworthy promised some Nooner Movie RRCC Students' Association cerned about Axworthy's includes: Corvino was denied a student of M Student Union president changes. "I'll make a commit- president Randy Rummery. policy to write to him. Form Premiere: FREE beverage, loan because her legal guard- Blessing Rugara. "She needs ment to you," said Axworthy, "We're hoping he'll hold to letters are available in the Radioland on CMOR! ians made too much money. an automobile that works so "I'll have senior officials out his word," said Rugara. RRCC Students' Association Murders ladies beverages "On these applications they do she can get to the senior citi- here immediately and address Axworthy called his meet- office in DM20. Tower Lounge Listen to win! FREE 7-10 (See related story page 3.) Smokers Get Back on Board and special events after 2:00 tions, enter into negotiations bilities of smoking inside the $9,000 price tag between the by Roberta Morris pm. concerning the purchase of college, and would report back college and the SA. A joint committee consist- cigarette and garbage contain- to the board at the Nov. meet- The joint committee also ex- Halloween Social ingof management, the SA and ers, and permit smoking in the ing. plored the cost to upgrade the Simon Cotter Dan Valkos Jon Ljunberg Red River students will once the Manitoba Government South Gym. The board agreed and ventilation systems in six ar- Paranormal Comedian Salvador Comedian 8pm-1 am again be able to enjoy a ciga- Employees Union was formed The South Gym is on a sepa- passed a motion allowing the eas of the college identified as Nooner Expert Nooner South Gym rette with their beers in the at the previous meeting to rate ventilation system from committee more time and un- possible indoor sites, though South Gym. make recommendations as to the rest of the college, and the til they report back, smoking Konowalchuk said the joint Tower Nooner Tower Fun & Games, Tower Lounge At the Oct. 26 Board of Gov- how to handle any possible facilities could be cleared of will be permitted outdoors committee is miles apart on Dream CD Lounge ernors meeting, board mem- changes to the policy. smoke before the next morn- with restrictions placed on the issue of indoor smoking. Lounge CASH prizes for best bers voted to amend the smok- They have suggested that the ing. smoking in unsafe areas such Konowalchuk said it would ing policy and allow smoking The committee requested as the liquid air compound. Salvador board permit smoking out- cost approx. $15,000 for the Salvador Salvador costumes! in the South Gym for socials doors with some area restric- more time to discuss the possi- Smoking will not be allowed Snowbird Lounge, $28,000 for giveaway Dream CD Tix $7.00 at in doorways, either. the Selkirk Lounge, $80,000 for Dream CD Dream CD giveaway, "It's difficult to enforce a dis- the tix booth the Cave, $50,000 for the Buf- giveaway giveaway last tance but with receptacles falo Cafeteria, $48,000 for the on CMOR! chance! & SA office. weighing 360 pounds placed Assiniboia Inn, and $142,000 continues! continues! at designated entrances, they for the South Gym for a grand won't be moving like the pails total of $363,000. we have now," said executive In keeping with director of administration ser- management's position, the vices Norm Konowalchuk. board passed a motion not to Konowalchuk said the joint allow college funds to be used committee discussed the pos- to finance a ventilation system sibilities of cost sharing the for a smoking area. e r 1 ? 4 I le ..... ? M.1.4714:3WIF- z:ts_4#x.ff_ News IEF Octokal, 1994 News ?rejector 'Projector October 31 155441 Breaking the Science Barrier Students React to Axworthy Proposal for may also be at play. "Some which Reykdal said is un- socialized early to accept two Women in the course were at RRCC said that enrollment women may fear the work- fair. by Collette Wilkinson myths about science: the no- encouraged to talk about their of women in this program is at by Daniel Winters place," which may be heavily tion that people are either good feelings about science anxiety, 5-6 per cent. male-dominated, he said. in math and science or in lan- and were taught how to deal "This is not because we dis- Luczak likened this to the prob- "140 per cent, that's crazy!" Reykdal worries that in- If the science field wants to guage arts and "can't be good with professors and peers. courage them, it's been like this lems new graduates (includ- That's what second year creased availability of loans attract women they will have at both," and that success in According to Tobias, the way forever," he said. Women in the course per- ing males) face when entering Electronic Engineering student will leave students with to capture their interest early, science requires a "math mind" to "retrieve" female students form as well as men. "There is the workplace, particularly, Greg Horst exclaimed when unmanageable debts to pay according to Sheila Tobias. or special talent. is by "taking seriously their the same distribution of "dealing with people who told of the prediction that tu- upon graduation. "The in- "Women need to realize that In fact, research conducted blocks" and helping them to question their lack of experi- ition could rise dramatically in terest on borrowed money science is co-ed," said Tobias by Tobias refuted both notions. overcome self-defeating be- marks," said Mayer. Mayer added that when he ence." the near future. is really high," she said. in her lecture "Breaking the In a 1984 study out of the haviors. went to high schools to talk Luczak suggested that edu- Science Barrier: Launching University of Chicago, Tobias "I believe the best that we Manitoba deputy minister about the career, mostly males cators could work closely with The plan that Axworthy has Girls and Women into Science- hired graduate students from can do for girls and women is for training and advanced edu- seemed industry to ensure the work- ca tion Paul Goyan has said that proposed calls for "Income Based Careers" on Oct.