Tr ~R ,,,,.. Y "'''' '''R ""-~ . ..,, """Wr ""R' \Nl" ' ,,,, "·F3 Page 2 - Friday, August 3Rd, 1984

$Tr ~R ,,,,.. Y "'''' '''R ""-~ . ..,, """Wr ""R' \Nl" ~~ ' ,,,, "·F3~~ Page 2 - Friday, August 3Rd, 1984$

, t '

' " ~ " " • 4t ~ ,... , rrr ,..,..,.. r , r r"'.. r- , ,. ,. , ' ...~r' ,. - " ~ .... , ,

~ 4{

•

r • _. ~ ..- • ·.

~· ...... tr ~r ,,,,.. Y "'''' '''r ""-~ ._..,, """Wr ""r' \nl" ~~ ' ,,,, "·f3~~ Page 2 - Friday, August 3rd, 1984

Questions: 1) What is the ·most important issue in the election? 1) Whom are you voting for and why?

Sherry Potter, 5th year Arts 1) The economy, but people are so worried they'll vote for the party and not for the people. 2) I don't know if I'll vote. ·

. .. ·~\ . · .. :~· ~ . Bruce Hamlyn, 5th year Arts & Educa tion 1) The offshore oil deal and youth Stephen Freake, 2nd year Arts unemployment and for New 1) The economy. foundlanders, the two go hand in 2) I'm undecided but I lean toward the hand. NDP. 2) Mulroney because he is offering a good offshore deal.

,. Mike Blackmore, 4th year science 1) None of the politicians can make any policies. 2) In my district, Crosbie because he is the best candidate. Turner turns off.

Krista Walsh, 4th year Arts 1) Is Turner going bald and who has the biggest chin? 2) I sit on the fence and lean different ways.

' Ken Hollett, 5th year Arts Fred Pearson, 4th Year Earth 1) The status of government interven Science/ Education tion in the economy. 1) Employment. 2) I can't say. 2) NDP; I won't be responsible for what happens. Turner and Mulroney just aren't with it.

•

•·· Julie Peckham, Education/ Ad ministration Masters. l) Jo~s. 2) Mulroney, because Turner pats women on their butts. Friday, August Jrd, 1984 Pagel Student housing a major problem by Heather Roberts students have applied to the Paton Col The student housing situation for the lege residences. 224. have already been fall may turn into a serious problem accepted, leaving a waiting list of 265. soon if the citizens of St. John's don't Many students did not qualify for the volunteer to take students into their waiting list since the deadline was early homes. · March. Although top priority is given Brian Johnston, the director of stu to returning students, whenever there is dent housing, says that every year at a cancellation, the room goes to a first this time he must make a mass appeal year student. to the public through the media to rent Johnston would prefer to have first rooms out to students. Johnston says year students in residence to help them that this year he is depending more on in the adjustment period. Sometimes the people than ever before. boarding houses are too far removed Of the 5, 100 students that will come from the university; thus, combined to St. John's in September, only 1,800 with the transit system, can lead to a will be placed in residence, leaving over very bad social life. Johnston feels that 3,000 who must find a place for residence is a positive. influence on MUSE PROPOSAL Noa FOR NEW student union building. Structure depleted has many advan themselves. Most of these will end up students as it gives them a sense of tages-fine view of premises, easy accessibility, simplified garbage removal and cleaning (simply push in boarding houses or bedsitting rooms identy in belonging to a specific house. out of spaces normally occupied by windows). Complete lack of insulation stimulates blood in winter. with prices ranging anywhere from It also provides a good way of meeting making a healthier student population. Other benefits include helicopter lauching pad. indoor swimming pool, open-air balconies for pushing to their deaths people you don't like. $50-70 a week. This usually includes people and getting help with studies. three meals a day, all week, however, However, people who want quiet some houses keep students only for would be better off in a boarding house weekdays. Johnston advises students ran by an elderly couple. who live a long distance from the city Like Paton College, the denomina to take a week long room. tional residences are having problems Queen's College are reserved for modate up to 62 men. The remaining students take apart finding room for everyone. Rev. Frank theology students only. This residence Cluett says if present trends con ments which can be quite difficult since Ouett at Queen's College, which in had a February 1 deadline for applica tinue, the University will need to build many places discriminate against cludes two buildings - Field(men) and tions and many students are not even more housing for students, as even last students. Johnston feels that any stu Spence(women), says that the on the waiting list. year there was a waiting list for dent can find a place if they sell Anglican-run residence has a policy of Coughlan College, which is run by residence. Says Cluett, "all youths themselves properly. He also advises accepting 50C1/o first year students. This the United Church, has accepted 29 deserve a decent home, and I think that students who want to party to find year there will be 100 new students tak new students around 251 of its total. the government should make student residence in an apartment building and ing .up residence there. After any The Roman Catholic Church operates housing a top priority.'' not a private home. cancellations, top priority is given to St. John's College, which can accom- Johnston says around 600 new returning students. A few rooms in ' Pope to have 'whale of a time' in SJ

by Patrick McNulty, Chief R.C. Cor Club Mix is expected to play the pected to call in lab technicians from respondent for the Muse. breakdance version of ''The Mass at the Health Sciences who will sterilize It's dancing and dining for the pope Cracow", John Paul's first album. the water. in September. At least during the New which earned a 5 from Rollin_g Stone. In preparation for the pope's visit, foundland stint of his cross-Canada The Swiss Guard said visits to the copies of the "Dictionary of New tour. Belmont, the East End Club and the foundland English" have been sent to The Muse has learned that the com Embassy are on the pope's agenda. At the Vatican. Says Svensen, "John Paul plete itinerary for the 1984 papal visit the Embassy, the pope will see a per is a brilliant linguist who knows has not been released to the public. In formance by Lady Madonna and he is English very well. But he's haviPg an interview with some of the Vatican's expected to counsel some of the fallen. some trouble with Newfoundland Swiss Guards, the true details of the The Swiss Guard termed this activity words ...they just don't make sense to upcoming visit were revealed. "a mission of mercy". him." According to Johann Svensen, the Last on the pope's itinerary is a sur pope is very interested in Ne.w prise visit to Windsor Lake in an at In September, the pope will get the foundland cuisine. ''So instead of din tempt to spread the message of Roman chance to try out his newly-acquired ing at the Basilica Palace, he'll be put Catholicism. Svensen says the pope tongue, as well as some fine New Pope John Paul II practices shouting his ting away fish and chips at Ches's. Or will bless Windsor Lake so all the Pro foundland dishes and the Water Street order to local fish and chips outlet. An it could be at the Big R; the itinerary testants of St. John's will be drinking night life scene. These days, however, entire monastery is already hard at work Holy Water for the rest of their lives. hasn't been finalized yet." he can be seen strolling around the translating Mae West, tarter sauce, and It is certain, however, that Pope High-ranking Protestant clergy will Vatican grounds practicing "Sin Sunny Bee bread for the pontiff before John Paul will be visiting a Mary not take this lying down. They are ex- Janz", "wha" and "luh". his historical visit next month. Brown's restaurant. For security reasons the name of the exact outlef will not be made known to the public. According to Svensen, the pope says he CSU plans CFS conference for SJ will get the feel for Newfoundland culture by eating as the Newfoundland people do; hence Mary Brown's. by Heather Roberts committee. Members will study alter them take control of the games room. As the "people's pope", John Paul The Council of Students' Union native forms of entertainment for The games room is currently run by the is really one to get into the swing of wants to host the May, 1985, National Orientation week, Winter Carnival and administration. If the CSU takes con things. Accordingly, he will be sam~l Conference of the Canadian Federa others. Crummell hopes to bring in trol it will receive all profits and will be ing Diet Pepsis, Mae Wests and Flakies tion of students. bands every two weeks. A tentative list able to hire between 5-l0 students to as well as Sunny Bee Bread. Margot Bruce, VP External moved of groups coming include Cleveand, work there. What is billed as "a rest at the ar that the CSU consider hosting the next Doug and the Slugs and Platinum conference. She says MUN has the chbishop's home" is actually a night Blonde. There are also plans to bring Councillor Karen Noftall moved facilities and members want to come on the town. Another Swiss Guard, Howie Mandel, a young comedian who that pictures be taken of all councillors here. The motion was passed who wished to remain incognito, said also stars on St. Elsewhere. and put on billboards so that students unanimously. , the pope will be going downtown wear- Crummell says he may use some of can identify their representative which Danny Crummell, VP Executive, ing informal vestments. , . the information gathered from last would make them easier to identify and laid down some entertainment plans "If he's in a fun mood, srud the year's survey on entertainment. to find.them in case of trouble. Up to Guard, "it'll be Club Mix where his for the fall. Chief amon2 these is the The CSU also moved to send a letter Alternate Planning Committee, which one hundred dollars will be alloted for traditional red shoes will blend in with to President Harris asking him to let this project. local attire.'' he says is basically an entertainment

,.. /

Page4 Friday, August Jrd, 1984 Funnies Who cares about content anymore?

It is a well-known and commonly accepted fact of life content in politics, Canadian or elsewhere, is non-existent and , for the most part, irrelevant. As Canadian media • philosopher Marshall Macluhan, and a greater number of lesser-known sages before him, pointed out over twenty years ' ago, politics has entered the television age, and things sure c;QUE fEEL.' aren't done the way they used to be. + Stage presence right now is basically all a politician needs to succeed. Throughout history, the politician has always had to display comfort in the role of leadership in order to succeed, and sheer charisma has always been a valuable asset, but to day's politiciam must have all of that and more--today's politician must have the look. !oday's politicians, particularly in Western society, cam paign and compete in a society weened on television and other rapid-fire mass media. The politician knows full and well the appeal of television, and the successful candidate is usually not the one with the most sensible policies, but the one who can communicate best over television. In last week's national television debates, style, as always, determined the winners and the losers. On the first debate, held in French, Brian Mulroney walked away with an easy .·.·. ·. ·.·.·.· ·=· victory. His fluency in French, and Ed Broadbent's and John •.·. . ·.·.·. •• • • • . ·••.·. • • ·.·• . •!"i· ~· ....•••. .·:·:·:·:·:·:·:··.·.·.·.·.· Turner's inabilities to speak flawlessly, gave the P.C. leader a .:. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. ~=.:.: :·:·:·:·:· :·:·: -~~-·.. :·:·: ·:. decisive edge. Even though Turner and Broadbent were mak & •• • .. • .-.~.·.·~·.·.·. ~.·.·.·.·.·.·.·. ing worthy points, they were lost in streams of garbled speech ""v ...... _ ··:·:·=·~·=· and misplaced words. oo ~·.·.· oo ..; In the English debate, all three leaders were on equal 0 0 ~.::: ~==~ ground. Broadbent, no longer hampered by a language he - b 0 ,.,-- 00 can't even speak, made the boldest stands. However none of 0 0 "\ these points seemed to make much off a difference. Mulroney .... " was once again at home in front of the cameras, and Turner ~... despite a jumpy presence, also seemed to feel comfortable. ' • John Turner and Brian Mulroney are definitely politicians ~~, ' of a modern era. While Broadbent may indeed care about ' what he preaches, he is boring, and this makes him look like a loser. Both Mulroney and Turner, unknown in Canadian ""\I/ \I politics in the last few years, prove that substance doesn't matter. What they project is an image of confidence and security. Like any well-trained actor, both men can make their audiences believe anything they desire. Most political events today are not so much confronta tions, showdowns, or even compromises, but massive photo opportunities. Political campaigns are more designed for the media than for the people, and the most telegenic candidate is likely to capture the public's eye. The tactics in the current federal election campaign are by no means exclusive to Canada. Politicians from this city to t~e Grand Master of them all, Ronald Reagan, are now spen Ahem- Uh, I'd like to thank the academy, the people who voted ding more time and money generating their look and presence than they are concentrating on the issues they feel are impor for me, the girls in the balcony, all my very close, very personal tant. friends, Michael Jackson, my hairdresser...... JG A typical editorial The Muse is published biweekly in the summer months (except for next week's Arts and Self-rightous indignation! Self-rightous indignation. Self Features edition), by the Council of the Students' Union, Memorial University, St. John's. rightous indignation. Self-rightous indignation. T-he Muse is printed by Robinson-Blackmore. Photofinishing by CameraMUN. The odd Meaningless and totally obscure literary reference. Smug photo or two was ripped out of several reputable magazines without their knowledge, per and superior platitudes, smug and superior diatribes, smug mission or consent. and superior smug and superior. The Muse is a member of Canadian University Press, and as such abides by its Statement Mangled twisting of facts to fit own devices, mangled of Principles, and Code of Ethics for student journalists. twisting of facts to fit own devices, mangled twisting of facts Opinions expressed in the Muse are not necessarily those of the CSU, the Administration, to fit own devices. the faculty, or the staff. Letters, rebuttals, flotsam and jetsam, news articles, unwanted kit Heavily warped view of events, heavily altered statement of tens, and CUP-a-soup news exchanges can be sent to the Muse via Box 118, MUN, AlC 5S7, truths, heavily decked proverbial stack of cards. or dropped off to Suite 222, TSC. Bitter and overblown foreboding of tumult to come, bitter Our advertising manager can be reached at 753-9701. and overblown warning to the would-be-wise. The Muse staff and other disreputable (unemployed) hangers-on can be reached at Sharp joust at target, sharp joust at target, sharp joust at 753-9703, providing our line is not sabotaged by Monday. target...... And let there be staffbox, said God-emperor of CUP Gerry, spewing forth the lessons for the masses, backed by Vague generalities as proof, vague generalities asproof, his partner in crime, the notorious Martha, scourge of the Ottawa Valley. And Robert turned off the radio,.. ;md vague generalities as proof. Heather put on the kettle, and Maura turned up the radio, and Robert turned the radio down, and then John put on another tape, and then there was accord. And Shirley brought in something in a bottle (Send guesses care of this of Broad and sweeping call to action! A sharp-sounding (but · fice), and Maggie hurried her way through the looseleaf, and Sharon washed her hands free of the ink. Paul on the ultimately laughable) call to arms! A demand for action! other hand was practicing Italian. "Veni, vidi, vici," he munmbled. And then Heather, John, Sharon, and Maggie Self-rightous indignation, self-rightous indignation, self jumped again to the wall with coffeemugs to their little ears, and things were loud and good. And Wallace drew and rightous indignation, self-rightous indignation. drew, and Tim giggled. And Deanna dreamed like all poets do, and things seemed a little more tolerable. Friday, August 3rd, 1984 Changes m• csu

by Heather Roberts that the incoming students will unders The Council of the Students' Un1on tand the university before they arrive. may be in for a major facelift in the fall The VP will be involved with the if certain motions concerning the con government and with getting the sitution are passed next week. university more politically involved in The biggest changes will involve two important issues. The current VP Ex executive positions, The Vice President ternal is Margot Bruce who will im External position will be renamed V.P. mediate assume the title VP com Th~ Muse presents the fourth (third found elsewhere (Page 3)) in our special series on alternative Student Communications. CSU President Ed munications if the motion is passed. The responsibilities of the VP Ex Um.o~ Buildings. This fine old relic of Moscow has several interesting and intriguing assets. For example, Byrne says that during his campaign, unl~m1ted telephone budget allows for transcontinental transmission, including tapping very private conver his platform included how the sturc ecutive are also quite limited at this satl_ons of world leaders. Large bathrooms also. Transportation inconvenient in winter, but lovely view in ture of the council should be changed. time. The main responsibility of this spnng of potential dissidents. Byrne feels that the changes should position is entertaining, but the current come from within the council and VP Executive Danny Crummell thinks plans many more before the next elec- this is quite redundant since the Breeze tion. - Way employs a person to take care of Students' Union this problem. Crummell wants to take steps to get himself out of this area and by ~laura Hanrahan Youth, people are willing to work hard just be the entertainment represen There will be a provincial students' for funding for us." ' tative on campus. The executive duties union in place by January, says Margot Right now the CSU is the only will not be expanded to include Bruce, CSU vice-president external. organization working on the provincial finances. The VP will work closely After many years of talk, promises, union; the College of Trades and the . with the busin.ess manager on areas and meetings between student leaders, Fisheries College are especially con , J concerning the council. One area of Bruce is confident that the union will spicuous by their absence. According particular concern to Bryne is the be set up early in the new year. She · to Bruce, because these schools are council budget. According to Byrne plans to launch the union with a closed during the summer, it is hard to there are millions of dollars involved weekend conference in St. John's. keep in contact with their student -1 but the budget is only two pages long. ''Then it will coincide with the Inter leaders. She says it's not so easy to get -· In the future Byrne would like to see a national Year of the Youth. This will co-operation from them. longer and more detailed account of help funding possibilities and it'll allow For now, M.U.N. is providing the how the money is spent. In the past it us to get more publicity," says Bruce. leadership as well as doing all the has always been assumed that the VP "This means we can do more." work. Bruce says this will change in .Ed Byrne Excutive would assume t_he respon- Bruce is working on a constitution September when post-secondary in Traditionally the duty of the VP Ex- sibilities of the president in his/her for the union. With the help of Judie stitutions will re-open and communica ternal was to maintain contact with absence but council now wants to have Guthrie of the Students' Union of tion will be made easier. other universities. Now, since the other this in writing. Nova "Scotia, Bruce hopes to have a set "MU.N. will gradually fade into the post secondary institutions are part of Two other laws will also be added to of principles ready for the national background," says Bruce. "We're the Provincial Students' Union, this the CSU consitution. One will state meeting of students' unions in dominant right now but we don't function will be limited. The com- that no changes can be made in union November. always want it to be this way. Neither munications VP will have many duties fees without a referendum. The other She is also in contact with Steve do the other schools.'' among them the role of liason between says that current student union fees or · Jackman, Field Officer for the Bruce hopes to encourage other in Council and the campus and the any proposed changes in student union Secretary of State. Bruce says Jackman stitutions to get involved by visiting media. All information given to the VR_ .fees must be rounded up to the nearest has been very helpful and has provided them in September. She also hopes to will be sent in the form of a press whole dollar. The reason for this is , her executive with some valuable ideas. show them that M. U.N. won't be the release to the campus and other media. because it will cost to much for ad- But with the Ministry of Youth ab~ leader and that the union will be com The VP will also act as a liaison with ministration to deal with change. sorbed into another portfolio, Bruce prised of equal members. She wants to all the other post secondary institutions The voting for these changes will feels it will be harder to get funding. stress that the post-secondary schools in the province. He/she will also keep take place next week and if passed, will "I'm not too worried though," she in St. John's will not dominate the in clost contact with high schools so go into effect immediately. says, ''The International Year of the union's activities. Bruce plans to visit high schools around the province and get them· in volved. "With larger numbers, we can • do better things," she says, "although World • an election issue they won't actually be members." Still, the petitions will be delivered to worldwide media attention. Bruce says the union will have two by Maura Hanrahan Parliament Hill in two caravans of The Greens will run 52 candidates in main objectives. One is to lobby For the first time, world peace may buses, one from each coast, just before the September 4th election. So far government on issues of importance to become an issue in a Canadian election election day. Eight out every ten Cana very few of them have been declared.' students. Another is to obtain dis campaign. dians approached have signed the peti- Most of them will run in British Col counts for students around the pro Despite high levels of unemploy- tion. umbia and many others in Ontario. vince. Bruce compared this to student ment, a falling dollar and rising in- Meanwhile Ploughshares members The party is hoping to field a candidate discounts provided by the Canadian terest rates, some Canadians are voic- nation-wide are pressing candidates to in Prince Edward Island but it doesn't Federation of Students. ing their concern about the peace issue, state their position on the peace and expect to have any in other Atlantic Since the struggle to establish a pro an issue which affects every member of disarmament isue. They are finding Canadian districts. vincial students' union has lasted so humanity. These Canadians are very that, of the parliamentary parties, only Like Ploughshares and other Green long, Bruce is worried the government vocal and very active in Campaign '84. the NDP suppers disarmament parties, the Greens of Canada want to may not take the attempt seriously. The P2C2 (Peace Petition Caravan although some Liberal and Censer see this country declared a nuclear-free "They've heard it over and over." Campaign) is perhaps the most visible vative candidates dissent from their zone. They will also address the But, despite the fact that students in sign of peace activism in this country. parties' stand. disposal practices of Ontario Hydro Newfoundland are dispersed over a Sally Davis, the Ploughshares This time at the polls some Cana- and other corporations. However, it is vast area, Bruce says the union can be member who introduced the project to dians will have another option: they doubtful they will be able to elect cohesive. "Because there are so many Newfoundland in May, says the cam- can vote for the Greens. The Greens anyone. of us we can present a strong voice,'' paign has three main objectives; ''to are an environmentalist party with For now, the Greens and other peace she says. stop the testing of cruise missiles in their roots in West Germany. Their groups will have to be content to mere She says S.U.N.S., the Students' Canada, to have Canada declared a main concern is the disarmament issue ly voice their concern over the issues. Union of Nova Scotia, is very influen tial and has accomplished a number of nuclear weapons-free zone and to re- which has impl~cations for European In unstable economic times such as we direct the wasteful spending on the nations, such as West Germany, in par are experiencing now, third parties important objectives. Like S.U.N.S., arms race so as to fund human needs ticular. usually get squeezed out, as the NDP the British Columbian student union, and ensure prosperity through peace.'' The Greens are also concerned with well knows. Parties like the Greens, C.F.S. Pacific, employs its own staff. Bruce says C.F.S. Pacific has been very Although P2C2 was timed to in-· other environmental issues such as with enviromental issues as their main platform, hardly stand a chance. strong at national meetings; "they are fluence the federal election campaign, pollution and misuse of natural the leaders all the way," she says. "It's it seems to have been overshadowed in, resources. Although they went down to However, it seems very likely that peace and disarmament issues are the a credit to them." the media by the posterior-patting of ~efeat in this year's West German elec C.F.S. Ontario employs its own the prime minister and the humble · tlon, the Greens put off a very visible issues on which the election campaigns fieldworkers. There is also a provincial roots stories of the opposition leader. and active· campaign, drawing of the future will be fought. students' union in Saskatchewan. Friday, August 3rd, 1984 Page6 Students and the Law hand book being prepared by Maura Hanrahan The next time you break the law, you given out free it will probably read by a can turn to the Student and the Law larger audience but he is also afraid handbook. handbooks will be thrown all over the floor and wasted. Says Sparkes, "If Five students, sponsered by the CSU the booklet is sold, it will be bought by and funded by a federal government people who are interested and will grant, are compiling the handbook. definitely be read. Then the work on Paul Sparkes, a fifth year political the project won't be wasted." science student, is co-ordinator of the This is the first ever Student and the nine-week project. He says the hand Law Handbook. In 1983, there was a book will deal with a variety of sub law supplement, dealing primarily with jects, including administrative law, criminal law, in the Survival Hand criminal law, narcotics, UIC regula book. Sparkes hopes the CSU will tions, and labour standards. There will receive funding for a similar booklet also be sections on small claims, stu next year. dent aid and labour-tenants relations. Sparkes is the legal aid officer for "The handbook is not a criminal the CSU. The CSU keeps local lawyer code. It's purpose is to give students a Bill Collins on retainer. general idea what the law has to say ················································•••4•••••i······~ .. ~ ...... •...... •...... about things," says Sparkes. "It will ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• give students some knowledge about ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I e I If I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I the law." ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...... •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The handbook will consist of ques •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• tion and answer sections and explana •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• tions of the law. Diane Hollett, one of •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• the three researchers, is preparing some information on discrimination and ·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·aenerar···stucnes····.. takes·····over······Juniors········ grievance procedures. Sparkes says the handbook is a wor - - - thwhile project because "so many by Maura Hanrahan changes will be felt by the faculty and them integrate into faculties," says Dr. students come in from outports and First year students, undeclared ma not necessarily the students. There will Kirby. have no idea of what city life is jors and transfer students in the 84-85 no longer be a separate teaching unit High School Liaison Officer, Joe like ... there are also people who don't academic year will make up the for the teachers of first year courses, Byrne, says "General Studies is not go distinguish between morality and the 6500-strong membership of the newly and faculty members will be attached ing to change what goes on at high law." formed Division of General Studies. to their own departments. schools at all. The same type of pro The students are interviewing The Division of Junior Studies has ''The new division will be tidier in an gram will be directed at the high lawyers, visiting government outlets been revamped and expanded to take administrative sense. Faculty members schools." and doing research in the university in a larger number of students. Dr. will no longer have to answer to two Dr. Kirby says the size of General library. David Kirby, acting director of department heads," says Dr. Kirby. Studies will not cause any major pro The government grant does not General Studies, says the division "In many cases, there is a two-tier blems besides the usual teething pro cover the cost of publishing the hand always had a mandate to administer to system; this will be eliminated." blems. He thinks the administration's book so Sparkes is sending letters to the 3500 undeclared majors but that Dr. Kirby says the work of General estimate of 3500 undeclared majors is law firms asking them to sponsor the many students were not aware of this. Studies will be essentially the same as it probably too high. booklet. As of the seventh week, no ''The formation of General Studies was under its old name. The division ''Anyone in General Studies will responses had been received. is a major step forward and it was in will be responsible for co-ordinating have problems in that class will be The CSU has not yet decided if the evitable," says Dr. Kirby. "We were pre-registration and advising students much larger this year. But this has been handbook will be distributed free dealing with many of these students who are not members of any faculty. forced on us by the economics of registration or sold at a minimal charge anyway.'' "We will still be trying to get government," says Dr. Kirby. of soc. Sparkes says if the handbook is Dr. Kirby says the most important students to declare a maior and helping

The Editor opposite is the case. While some of the larger such as Engineering and Business get a dispropor The Muse undergraduate scholarship funds were donated in the tionate number of scholarships, i.e., more awards I wish to clarify for your readers certain erroneous past to meet the needs of academically qualified but per student than other faculties of la~ger size. It and misleading remarks contained in Heather needy students, in recent years it has become increas should be pointed out, however, that thts can be at Roberts's article on scholarships which appeared on ingly obvious that a need now exists for more "true" tributed to the fact that business and industry have page seven of your July 20th edition. . scholarships, i.e. scholarships awarded to students traditionally supported those faculties and, hopeful The most misleading remark of all appeared m the solely on academic merit. At present, the needs of the ly, will continue to do so. Even with the n.umber of headline of the article - MANY SCHOLARSHIPS first group are being comfortably met by such funds awards currently available to them, Busmess and GO UNCLAIMED. I should like to assure your as the Robert G. Reid, the Dr. Maurice Saval, and Engineering could still legitimately argue that the readers, some of whom might be scholarship donors the M.O. Morgan Entrance Scholarship Funds but numbers are still insufficient to meet the needs of or prospective donors, that. this statement is ~om- we seem to be lacking sufficient awards for those their students. pletely inaccurate. Scholarships do no~ go unclatmed with above-average grades who do not demonst~ate Your reporter also quoted me as having said that at this University. In fact, the expenence has been need. We are, of course, trying tQ correct any tm the music school which has many awards has been that there just aren't enough scholarships for all balance by encouraging all future donors to keep "blessed". This statement was taken completely out those undergraduates with scholarship standing. their awards as unrestrictive as possible. In tha way of context and as written, gives a negative impres There are times when because of the restrictive nature all qualified students may equally compete for sion. My remarks to your reporter in this.regard were of some awards that a search for suitable candidates awards. Your readers should be reassured, lest they meant to point out that although Music is a relatively has to be undertaken but this doesn't mean that the be left with the wrong impression, that Memorial will new Department on campus, it has had the good for scholarships go unclaimed. In fact, I am unaware of still continue to remain sensitive to the needs of those tune, through the generosity of its many benefactors, any undergraduate scholarships funded and ad- students from less fortunate economic backgrounds. of being blessed with many awards over a short ministered by the University that have ev.en g~ne Another statement which might have caused con period of time. As with other departments.!.. a shor unclaimed. The sele~on of such a mts~eadt~g fusion is the one wherein your reporter said ''Certain tage still exists. headline is most unfortunate, indeed, especially tn faculties at Memorial, especially Engineering and I could go on, but I think the above will, for t?e light of Memorial's current efforts to raise scholar-Business, are much better funded than most part, set straight any confusion or concern ans ship funds. others ... because of their size in proportion to other ing out of Ms. Roberts's article. Your reporter's statement that "in the last few faculties." Again, clarification is needed: In glancing years it has been argued that more awards should be through the Scholarships and Awards Section of the Elizabeth M. Halfyard, Supervisor of Student Awards. given on need'~, also needs correcting. ~ct~all!, theuniversity Calendar, it would appear that faculties

...... ~ . "' - ...... , ..... " . . Friday, August 3rd, 1984 Pqe7 Supplement m• cbDdhood . ' ------by Maura Hanrahan

I '":·.::.. :,., ,...... , ,. ...,, '·'··.···.·.. ·.. ' ' The incidence of · coronary artery disease is higher in Newfoundland than in many parts of North America and the incidence on the east coast is 35 ! per cent higher than on the west \ coast,'' says Dr. . Christofer 1I Balram of the MUN Medical I School. Dr. Balram is collaborating with Dr. George Fodor on a study of coronary artery disease, . the developed world;s number one killer from heart attack and stroke. The study may be the first of its kind in North America. ''Our objective was to go into areas with a high incidence of a descriptive one so the reasons and smoking. Dr. Balram's teachers to be very cooperative. coronary disease and see if the why the differences exist can on- research has aroused great in ''The ultimate aim is to reduce children were showing signs of ly be speculated. He said west terest worldwide. as ·much as possible the "amount developing the disease. We coast children are taller and built Dr. Balram has presented his of heart disease in the communi found that there were tendencies differently from ch~ldren on the results at scientific conferences ty at large," says Dr. Balram. · toward the disease in children east coast. He said it is consis- in Canada, the United States He feels more attention should · and this is a very significant fin- tent with other parts of Canada and Europe. He read a paper· at be paid to the foods served in ding,'' says Dr. Balram. that girls smoke more than boys. the Sixth International Sym- school cafeterias and there is a I Furthermore, the study Drs. Balram and Fodor are posium on Atheroscelerosis in need for more research on ways. revealed that east coast children looking at diet and heredity as Berlin in 1982; · the paper was to prevent children from picking \ may have a greater risk of factors in the development. of chosen by the scientific press for up smoking. as a habit. "It was developing the disease than west coronary artery disease. East publication in the congress the general feeling (at ~he WHO 1 coast children. The three-year coasters consume more salt in bulletin. · conference). that · by getting study involved 1200 New- such foods as salt meat and salt Dr. Balram was one of 20 children to ·adopt healthier foundland children between the fish. East coasters also ·eat less researchers invited to attend the lifesty~es such as not smokit~g, . ages of eight and 10, and 14 and fresh vegetables and fruit, foods November, 1983 Conference of eating proper foods and exercis 16. (Due tb the physiological containing magnesi urn and the World Health Organization ing regularly, we may be able to lI changes children aged 11 to 13 potassium which prevent the (WHO) in Ge_neva, ·switzerland. prevent the development or experience, they were not includ- onset of high blood pressure·. Dr. Balram said the researchers reduce those risk factors which ed in the study.) .. It has not been determined agree that scientists must con- have been shown to be The study began in December, whether diet is more important centrate on preventing coronary associated with coronary heart 1979, and was completed in than genetics or vice versa. Says artery disease. He said they now disease.'' December, 1982. The childrens' Dr. Balram, "That is the million have enough information to im Dr. Balram came to MUN as a height, weight, systolic and dollar question. But genetics is plement intervention strategies. student in 1971. He holds a B.A. diastolic blood pressures were definitely a factor.'' He has not Such a prevention program is in sociology and anthropology, measured and fasting blood yet studied inbreeding in New- next on Dr. Balram's list. He a B.Sc. in biochemistry, a samples were taken for the foundland families as a factor will be going back to the schools master of science in medicine determination of total although he acknowledges that it to test the childrens' knowledge (chronic disease epidemiology) cholesterol, high density has been important in other about high blood pressure, and a doctorate in medicine. He cholesterol, urid acid, glucose, diseases such as hemophilia. nutrition, being overweight and has been a member of the F'lcul etc. The researchers also record- Numerous studies around the smoking. He plans to promote ty of Medicine since 1981. He is ed the results of six-lead elec- · world have indicated that the health education including a member of the American Col trocardiograms done O!l the three main causes of coronary knowledge about diet and the lege of Epidemiology and an children. . artery disease_ are high blood value of physical exercise. He elected member of the Canadian Dr. Balram says the study was pressure, elevated cholesterol has found children, parents and Cardiovasc-ular Society.

' . MUSE MEDICAL SUPPLEMENT , PageS Friday, August Jrd, 1984 MUSE MEDICAL SUPPLEMENT .Autism: disorder needs ch by Maura Hanrahan function. The autistic child engages in A little boy sits on the floor, rocking spinning and twirling toys and other back and forth, staring into space, ab.. ritualistic behaviour such as finger sorbed. No answer when his mother flapping and whirling. calls his name. Arms fall limply at his. An obsession with routine and sides when his father picks him up. The orderliness may be apparent; the child child is totally in his own world, may become violently upset if things · unaware and all alone. He is autistic. are not tidy. Self-injury, usually in t4t: Autism is a rare condition; only four form of head-banging, is common in out of every 10,000 children develop it. autistic children. In contrast, mental retardation Half of autistic children never characterizes 30Jo of the population. develop speech. Those who do have Autism is more common than blind serious problems; many merely echo ness and almost as prevalent as what is said to them with no indication deafness. Three out of four affected of comprehension. Others invent their children are male. own words or reverse pronouns and A normal child, by one month of talk only to themselves. Invariably, age, can control her eye muscles well autistic children have difficulty enough to follow an object close to the generalizing and understanding midline of her vision; by three months abstract concepts. Although language she can follow it 180 degrees. In the is not meaningfully used, it is often ar first year she will be transferring ob ticulated quite clearly. jects from one hand to the other, pick Since so little is known about ing small objects up with a pincer grip autism, there is the danger of the con.. and stacking blocks or cans. the nor dition being confused with other afflic mal infant will respond to sounds by tions such as mental retardation. turning her head and cooing, laughing Autism does have much in comm~n . and squealing by three months. By six with mental subnormality; the majori~ months, she will respond to voices; .ty of autistic children are slow ' limited Dr. Kanner, who coined the term childhood are difficult to detect but before a year, she will be "babbling" m what they can learn (at least, ap- "autism", said the condition was an others are obvious. Approximately one and using the words "Mama" and parently) and nearly all are backward inborn defect but also due to a lack of sixth of autistic children suffer epilep "Dada" for her parents. Also in this in their school achievement at some affection on the part of the child's tic seizures. It -is possible that others period the child will begin to show stage. Rutter's stuqy at Maudsley parents. However, studies have shown have seizures but they are small in scale signs of comprehension. Hospital revealed that half of the that parents of autistic children are and go unnoticed. Evidence of brain By age three, the child can follow autistic children studied had an IQ varied in child-rearing methods and damage or brain disease appears in on simple instructions given without below 50, one fifth were normal and personalities. This means that if there ly 500/o of autistic children. demonstration and she begins to use the rest scored between 50 and 80. is an abnormality in the parent it must Obviously, brain damage is not the abstract words such as ''hungry'', ~owever, IQ scores can be misleading; be severe and directed at one child. The only cause of the condition. There is "sleepy" and even some prepositions In many areas the children exhibited incidence of sibling autism are very another major question researchers like "under" and "behind". normal to superior abilities and the. low. Although Kanner did much to will have to answer; why does autism In the arena of social development, tests were partly depenjent on isolate the symptons of autism his result in some brain-damaged children the child will look at the mother's face language development which would theories on causes are no longer se~n as· but not in others? at one month, smile at her at two mon cause problems for autistic children. valid. There is a large body of evidence ths and, by the toddler stage, imitate The key to finding a cure for autism The evidence supporting a gentic that points to biochemical imbalances the housekeeping that she sees. Solitary may lie in isolating its cause or causes . base for autism is also weak although as the major cause of autism. One play precedes play with others. However, the research on autism is not researchers agree that genetics cannot study revealed that five of six autistic Autism usually manifests itself in as abundant as that on other childhood be ruled out. There is some evidence children had an extremely fast rate of early childhood, often in infancy diseases. This is partly due to the com-· for chromosomal abnormalities but efflux of serotonin binding in their without a previous period of normal paritively low incidence of autism. unlike as in other cpnditions, the rat~ blood platelets. The sixth autistic child development. In 200Jo of autistic Within the body of literature there are of autistic_siblings is only 20Jo. had a similar blood abnormality while ·. children, however, the initial develop many,. and some very striking, conflic Some researchers contend that none of the six normal children studied ment was normal and autism became ting viewpoints on the cause of the con autism is the result of brain damage. had any abnormality. Although the apparent between 18 and 30 months. dition. Some cases of brain disease in early There have even been cases of autism appearing after age five. Unlike a normal child, an autistic child will not cuddle or show an Autism society in planning stages awareness of who his mother is. He ap pears passive and inattentive; often, these infants are considered "good by Maura Hanrahan people from outlying areas can be in- ing with 12 others on an irregular basis. babies". Such children rarely develop "My concern is that autism is a eluded," says Hopkins. Hopkins says about 60 per cent of speech. Another group, those who ap- poorly understood disorder, among the Hopkins says living with an autistic autistic children develop . normally; pear alert and intelligent as infants, public and among a large number of child can be very frustrating for many of them may never be diagnosed will develop speech although it is ob- p~ofessionals," says Barbara Hopkins, parents. She says parents are made to · as autistic. Others show autistic viously autistic speech. Director of the university's Diagnostic feel incapable, as if the problem is their features but are not identified as Autistic children seem to be lacking and Remedial Unit. fault. Often they are asked why they autistic until they begin school. in emotion; often they will sit and stare To rectify the situation, Hopkins is can't control their children. Autistic children don't fit easily into blankly for hours. If something crosses attempting to establish a provincial Parents of autistic children go the school system, no matter what level their line of vision, many of these Autism Society. There is a national through the same stages as dying pee they are placed in. Hopkins points to children will not even blink. They ,will Autism SoCiety· which organizes con- pie, says Hopkins, including denial, the gaps in their development as the not focus on anything during these ferences and publishes a newsletter anger and the others. Then they learn reason · for this; some aspects of periods. with a circulation of 1700. Several to accept their child's condition and development, such as hand-eye coor Autistic children exhibit severe dif- other provinces have active societies. learn to love him or her, she says. dination, are normal but others, such · ficulty in understanding sounds, in- Hopkins has circulated ·notices in "It's a problem where parents really as speech, lag far behind. eluding their own naine . . In many local newspapers · and has received need to talk with each other and pro cases, they. are oversensitive to certain about ~0 replies. She has heard from fessionals. It's harder for first-time Hopkins says a lot of teachers don't sounds. One autistic child would ig- people In Fox Harbour, Gander, Bot- parents who have no successful ex recognize autistic children. A special nore all sounds except classical music w_ood, St. John's, and other perience with child-rearing." education course is not necessary to on the piano. These symptoms lead·. Widespread areas. She says the MUN Hopkins and her staff at the graduate but she says these regulations many parents to believe their child is TeleCon system may be used for Diagnostic and Remedial Unit work will be changed oneday. deaf. meetings and communications. closely with the Janeway Communica-. Hopkins thinks autism has a The child may be fiXated upon cer~ "I~'ll be, hard to _get a cohesive socie- tion and Development Clinic. Together neurological or biochemical base; she tain small toys or objects but she will ~going.~ m replymg to them and ask- they see three autistic

MUSE MEDICAL SUPPLEMENT Sponge sales halted as investigations continue

by Jackie Kaiser Controversy has arisen recently ... reprinted from the Cord Weekly about a link with toxic shock syndrome by Can di u · •t p and deformations in babies born to a an niverst Y ress long-time sponge users but more inten- r sive studies in coming years will be WATERLOO , 0 n t . -Th e cont racep- f 1 1 · h · tive sponge, a new method of birth necessary be .ore a causa re atlons 1p . . can be established. controI f or use by women, IS an tnex- A d' th f t ' t pensive, convenient, over-the-counter cc?r tng to e m~nu ac urer s method that was introduced to the advertisements? the effec~tveness of the United States market last July. In !oda~ sponge 1n preventing pregnancy 1s ''tn the same range as the Canada, however, the Health Protec- d. h , , 1· · 1 t d tion branch has rejected the applica- tap rag~. 0 ne c u:uca s u Y tion of the VLI Corporation that report~d 1n the January 1s~ue of Ms. manufactures the sponge and the magaztn~ has~ however, rat sed doubts ·11 b · ' · about thts claim. sponge WI not e avrulable In Canada. Th e stud y, d one 1n· the u n1't e d · un1 ess t h ey can present more satlsfac- Ki d d c d · d' t d tory evidence. .ng om an ana a, 1n tea e a failure rate for the sponge of 27.1 per cent - significantly· higher than the 10.8 per cent failure rate of the control group that used the diaphragm method. However, this failure rate was based on the 48 hour use of the Today sponge and not the currently recom mended 24 hour use. Advantages over the diaphragm in clude ease of insertion and 24 hour ef fectiveness without reapplication of spermicide. The cost of each sponge - about $1 in the U.S. - makes the method about as expensive to use as the diaphragm. There is no odor or Vorhauer's sponge taste to the spermicide. ...

The Today brand contraceptive is a small, round polyurethane sponge treated with the spermicide nonoxynol-9. The dampened sponge is to be inserted into the vagina before in Aspartame shrouded in c.olltroversy tercourse, and can be left in place for phenylalanine, a common amino acid 24 hours. It may be removed using the and an important chemical constituent. attached ribbon six hours after inter by Maura Hanrahan It has already been established that course. certain people, such as the mentally "So far, they (VLI) have not been If you drink diet soft drinks, you retarded, cannot tolerate the able to provide us with evidence'' that should know about aspartame. substance. In the case of the mentally would merit the approval of the sponge Aspartame is the sugar substitute retarded, they have received too much for the Canadian market," said Jean contained in Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi and . phenylalanine before birth. Battar, spokesperson for the Health other diet drinks. It is currently at" the It is possible that high levels of Protection branch. "The VLI applica- center of a controversy in medical phenylalanine might have negative side ef ·tion was rejected last fall, "she said. circles; there is some question as to fects on epileptics. There is tear that . Although the details and problems whether or not aspartame is as safe as aspartame alters the composition of of the submission are confidential, other sweetners. certain chemical compounds and Battar noted that use of the sponge has Recent reports have indicated that enhance epileptic seizures. been associated with cases of toxic components in aspartame trigger Dr. Newman, a pharmacologist at shock syndrome in recent weeks...... seizures in the neurological system. the Health Sciences, says it is possible And while the decision to reject the These seizures are somewhat similar to that aspartame and its phenylamine VLI's proposal was made well before petit mal seizures experienced by may have similar effects on other peo the link with toxic shock was establish epileptics. This means they may go un ple but, he adds, "I don't know that ed, "this more or less backs up our noticed. the case has been made for or against decision," she said. Last month CBC Radio aired a drinking diet soft drinks." ''I wouldn't want the think out documentary in which several profes He cites a study carried out by Dr. there,'' said Battar. sionals voiced their concerns about the ·;.;;·· ·....,' ___...... Workman, a well-respected researcher Although the sponge has been ap possible health hazards of aspartame. at the Massachusetts Institute of proved by the U.S. Food and Drug ad Recently there has been a continuous THE MUSE'S "Aspartame Technology. Workman's results show ministration, it is acknowledged that flow of studies with some revealing Challenge"has revealed that ed that the incidence of reactions to two common carcinogens exist in small that aspartame is not good for you. most humans appreciate aspartame is small. He conceds, amounts in the spermicide. The Other~, such as a University of Illinois sweetness in drinks, but also however, that the fairly large doses of manufacturer has responded to at Chicago study on monkeys, show . aspartame in diet soft drinks are cause criticism of the sponge's safety by that there is nothing to fear. prefer stay1ng alive for concern; they can harm the body by noting that tests have not yet been able According to Dr. Bieger of the Basic (aah,aah,aah). altering the metabolism of amino to detect the presence of the car Sciences Department at the Health======acids. cinogens; if they do exist, then they Science Complex, there is some con Dr. Newman says, as yet, there is a seem to be present at very low levels. cern over whether aspartame decreases definitively. So far no one has under lack of hard evidence to prove this. He Other doubts about safety include the caloric value of some foods, in taken such a project. says, "I wouldn't recommend for or the possibility of cervical irritation cluding the diet soft drinks. However, Much of the concern comes from the against diet soft drinks. But I do feel a with continued use. To date, however, he says-there is a need for a long-term fact that aspartame contains an twinge when I drink the sof drinks no significant connection ·between study before questions can be answered unusually large amount of myself.'' sponge use and irritation has been established by tests. MUSE MEDICAL S U1 rontolo tew

by Robert Stoodley one day." Research at the Centre methods of teaching are more sources. We ''People think gerontology is Research being done at the Research in the various effective for older people. group of abou the study of old people. It isn't; Centre is generally divided into aspects of gerontology is the ''We used a carefully designea retained only 1 it's the study of aging, which three major themes. main purpose of the Centre. experim~nt for testing this," correlated wit] really beings as soon as you're 1) Psychological well-being Research is currently being con says Sullivan, ''First we ad· ratings of how born. - what it is, how it is achieved, ducted in such areas as nutri minister a pre-test in some sub· was. Speaker Dr. Michale Stones and how it can be changed for tion, social isolation, hyperten ject. Then we teach for 20 "We were ought to know. Along with Dr. the better. sion and fitness. minutes using one particular balance positi AI Kozma, he's co-director of 2) Functional aspects Dr. Arthur Sullivan, a method. Then we administer a items to prev the MUN Gerontology Centre, physical functions of the body, psychology professor, is conduc post-test to evaluate the amounl entering the sc one of only six in Canada. including pharmacology and ting research in learning and in of learning through the methoa "The MUN ''We originally set up the cen fitness. victimization of the elderly. of teaching used." most valid ; tre to promote the study of 3) Social gerontology - vic ''Studying victimization is a ''We also discover people's at· dicators of ha] gerontology, which we see as in timization, the· place of the purely practical concern,'' says titudes to the methods through a ~ays Kozma. " creasingly important. There are elderly in society, the cultural Sullivan. "Learning and the use simple questionnaire.'' is now being u now 2.3 million Canadians over traditions of older people. of learning materials is a more Findings indicate that younger of the world." 65 - and people are living "Social gerontology is par theoretical pursuit.'' students learn more from a live Published longer, which means the propor ticularly interesting because very ''To study victimization, we lecturer than from a videotapea MUNSH is t tion is getting larger,'' says little is known about older did a survey of people 65 years lecture, and Sullivan thinks the I French and 1 Stones. peoples' political beliefs, voting and over to see how many had difference would be even morf tions, and a Ja "One of the problems this patterns and such," says Stones. been victimized - that is, how pronounced with older people. is being prepar poses is the decline of the work "Overall, the major thrust of many had been the victim of who generally have less ex also come fro force. With a mandatory retire the centre is to find out about such crimes as theft. To our sur perience with the new the scale. technology. ment age, this is inevitable - so the older person's quality of life prise, we found that about 30 The Co-direct~ who's going to pay for their pen - how they manage if quality if per cent had been victimized - Co-director Kozma is current· Michael Stol ly researching the psychological sions? Canada will have to dou good, what went wrre from a live I Published in 1980, the n a videotaped MUNSH is now available in ~an thinks the French and Chinese transla be even more tions, and a Japanese translation older people, is being prepared. Requests have have less ex also come from Sweden to use il the new the scale. The Co-directors Elderhos(el: fife begins at 60 zma is current Michael Stones and AI Kozma - ! psychological share the duties of directing the by Robert Stoodley Ruth Boothroyd, of Sackville, War 11, and studied the uses of elderly. Gerontology Centre. Among New Brunswick, says the pro human energy. ~oncerned with their duties: Last week, 40 people from gram '~has just been excellent." "I travel and live in a rugged \ -for exam 1) To co-ordinate the across Canada and the United ''This is my first Elder hostel, way," she says. "I can walk 10 lip with hous research activities of members. States completed a week of and it's been most enjoyable. It or 15 miles in a day, and bicycle the like,'' says 2) To inititate new research seminars at Memorial as part of gives us a chance to travel and 75 miles a day with the wind at projects. "We want to get as the Elderhostel program. meet people. We can go ·my back." ~ samples from many people involved in our The students, aged 60 and anywhere in the world!'' Her book, which she publish ring conditions research as possible,'' says over, took part in such The travelling is not confined ed herself, is called "2 tires,2 dwellers, rural Stones. , workshops as "Traditional to arriving at the departing from • Soles and ·a Beanie". and institu- 3) To encourage development Newfoundland Music" and the program's destination. The "It's about human energy, people- and of a degree program in geron "The Traveller's Guide to Out Elderho~telers (or 'Elder about my experiences in Europe, 1 a number of tology. port Newfoundland''. hustlers', as one associate called about my bicycle travels.'' 1rticularly con 4)' To chair colloquia and the Elderhostel is an international them) were taken on tours of the Barbour has attended four !lationship bet sub-committee. program providing a broade.ning island, and ate an authentic Elderhostels, and had studied d level of hap The Centre has a monthly experience of travelling and lear home-cooked Newfoundland such topics as photography, the e's stated hap- symposium on gerontology in ning for people over 60. It was meal. ctiininal justice system, world which members of the health formed in New Hampshire in · ''Elderhostel has taught me a religions and the poetry of edicted with an community participate. "At one 1975, and since has grown to in lot Jabout Canada,'' said Bruce Robert Frost. called the meeting we talked to public clude over 600 institutions all Vowles of Hudson, Quebec. ''I like the Elderhostel pro rsity of New health nurses," says Stones. "At over the world. "I'm a businessman, but here I gram," she says. "I've gained a of Happiness, another, we discussed medicine, Under the program, older can look at customs, music, lot from certain courses. Of which is a fascinating problem in citizens apply for various culture . . . and you meet a lot course, in others I have a let itself. You know, older people package programs at learning in of nice people." down feeling. For example, y centre's most may be given three or four stitutions from a list compiled The spirit of Elderhostel pro there was a substitution here - I ~ment thus far medications by several different by the organization. The method ves that being old does not make signed up specifically for a seal~ JNSH, a scale doctors who have no idea what of travel is up to the individual. one any less of a person. Zeta ing course, which was cancelled. r evaluates a the other drugs are. Potentially The program itself is inexpen- Barbour, of no fixed address (''I But still, I came with an open ~s. ,, very dangerous·! These are just 'sive, costing only $190 per week call myself a world citizen,'' she mind.'' tisfied with ex some of the concerns we cover long course. says), is a perfect example of Barbour was born in New leasuring hap every month." Alison Quackenbush, of this. foundland, and says, "I _have to irector Stones. ''The Gerontology Centre Goshen, New York, says this her Barbour has attended the come back to my roots every sting means of wants to help the province in 5th Elderhostel. She enjoys the University of Quito in Ecuador, . now and then.'' have come up medical care for older people. program, and says she'll taught, travelled Europe, bicycl "Newfoundland is an excitinjl; nental errors. We want to do everything we "definitely come back to New ed 30,000 miles and written a island. New York has lost a lot ~ole variety of can, in as many areas as possi foundland. I've never known book about her life. She worked of Its magic, but St. John's fide range of ble." such friendly people.'' for the Red Cross during World hasn't." Friday' August Jrd, 1984 Page 12 · MUSE MEDICAL SUPPLEMENT Research at • Publish or perish by Heather Roberts also considered. According to a recently published 1n recent years at least 500Jo of the special report on medical education in . successful applicants have been women Canada, Memorial started with modest whereas its first class contained only goals and has achieved them. In less three. than ten years the MUN medical school Roughly 220 undergraduates are at the has come from nowhere to being one 1Medical school while 193 interns and • of the best in the country. iresidents are engaged in specialty. There The Dean of Meditine, Dr. Albert :are also 35 masters or Ph. D. students as Cox attributes their success to many well as a continuing education program reasons. The school was the result of for practicing doctors. several years of careful planning by ex There are always horror stories perts from Canada and oversees com about monetary problems for medical ing together. As well, many people students but luckily this is not the case such as Dr. K.B. Roberts, the first here. Medical students pay the same as associate dean of medicine, were any others except they have little time vigorously involved in its initiation. off to hold summer jobs. The interns The school also has close relations and residence are paid around $20,000 with the department of health who each year. This used to be competitive helps them with funding, whereas the with the rest of the country but a wage • rest of the country's medical schools freeze has made it lose some of its at are funded with the departments of traction. education. Memorial is also blessed Cox estimates that around 600Jo of with a very large co-operative health all the school's graduates stay in the care system, which gives them access to provi~ce for a time, and at least a a wide selection of hospitals. Cox says .quarter of Newfoundland's · doctors are another reason the school has been suc graduates of Memorial. cessful is that it has been fortunate Cox feels that, considering enough to have some extremely good Memorial's Med school has the smallest. students. faculty and budget' in ·canada and has The medical school first opened in come this far, it is definitely one of the 1969 in temporary buildings which country's best. have since been torn down. The school moved to the Health Science complex .· in 1976, though the place was not cf ficially opened till 1978. The medical school has a faculty Chandra nominated for Nobel prize 140 whoseduties include teaching, research, and provisional patient care. Health Centre for children. Chandra is Cox feels the school has been blessed in by Heather Roberts also a trustee on· the Canadian Na attracting experts from around the Dr. Ranjit Chandra, a member. of tional Institute on Nutrition, and was world. He says they preferred the Memorial's Medical School and recently asked to join an expert com challenge of creating something new Biochemistry faculties, has been mittee on nutrition and the elderly set which th.ey could help develop and ex nominated for the 1985 Nobel Prize for up by the World Health Organization. pand rather than go to an already Medicine. Several years ago Chandra taught at established place. Chandra is thrilled at the announce Harvard while still working in St. Research at the school involves work ment, but says it is honour enough just John's, and still returns to Harvard for in many areas including high tension tos be nominated. guest lectures. and epidimology, the study of popula He does not rate his chances of win · Chandra's wife Shakti. is also a doc tion on disorders like tension. Genetics ning as very high, as up to 35 other tor at the Medical School. He admits is another substantial area as is phar people could be nominated. Acording he doesn't get to spend as much time as mocology, the action of drugs. In addi to Committee rules, the suggestion he would like with his family and says tion there is much done on cancer must be submitted in writing, substan he has made many sacrifices along the research. tiated in detail and accompanied by way. He appreciates the tremendous Of 56 students accepted to the school printed works of the individual under support that his family has given to each year, at least 40 are New consideration and other relevant him concerning his work. He travels founderlands. Since New Brunswick documents. Chandra has no idea who outside the province at least twice a has no school of its own, ten are ac nominated him. month and is gone for a total of two cepted here each year. The remaining Before coming to Memorial, Chan months a year. opening are for the rest of the country. dra worked at the University of New Chandra's research and Nobel Prize An Ad~ittance Committee decides Delhi. For the past 18 years Chandra serves to add more prestige to the ex who is admitted from the 500-600 ap has done research on the effects of of cellent reputation that MUN's Medical plications received each year, most nutrition on people's resistance to· in CHANDRA: SurpriW School has gained in a short time. from outside of the province. Several fection. Recently Chandra hosted a grants around the world. The Nobel prizes were named after criteria is used for the basis including conference on nutrition and the elder Chandra holds many. positions the Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel. In academic standing and success in the ly. At present one of Chandra's many his will he requested a fund be medical school acceptance test. Per projects includes food allergy and across the country. In addition to his established for prizes to those who sonal letters of reference are also re detection in childhood. In addition to work at the Medical School he Is the have conferred the greatest benefit quired and the applicants personality is this he is doing research on many other director of immunology at th~ Janeway upon mankind in the preceding .year. ) Tel. 754-2410 Rob Roy Pub 6 George St.

-Support a pub that supports the students Nightly Entert~inment - Great Bar Prices, Draft Beer Happy Hour Daily - Starts at 3:00 p.m. New Pub Snack Menu Friday, August 3rd, 1914 Pqe 13 • Research at • publish or perish

by Heather Roberts grant, certain publications. a~e short In the medieval period stories arose and consists mainly of statistics. Also in Germany of Dr. Faust, an alchemist when applying for a grant, the past who sold his soul to the devil for record is reviewed and many young knowledge. This pursuit of knowledge people are given funding for only one continues today at Memorial from the year. . . . . study of ancient history to Health feels that a untvers~ty 1~ JUdg- biochemistry. ed on the quality and contr~b~tlon of At Memorial there is the accepted its research grants therefore tt ts a pro- fact that a professor must "publish or fessor duty to do research. . perish". There is no set number of To Heald research and educatlo? at papers they must publish but science a university are inseparable. ''It ts a professors usually publish more than pursuit of learning ~nd kno~led~e ~nd those in arts. This is because in the run it is thus put back tnto the tnstlt~~ton of a three year grant the researcher and used to educate the students. must make periodic reports in order to According to Malcolm MacLeod, insure that funding is continued. A the deputy director at the office of · report published in 1980 showed the research, between ~0 to 80 percent of activities of every MUN professor. all external fundtng goes to the Every one was engaged at that time in sciences. Besides NSERC, most fed~ral some type of project and had already funding comes . from the Medtcal considered their future work. Since it is Research Counctl (MRC) and . ~he the published work that contributes to Social Sciences. and Humantt!es university prestige it is the amoutn of Research Counctl (SSHRC) whtch research that has been done which ·deals mainly with the ar~s. Manr gr~ts determines if a professor gets tenure. are funded by non-proftt organtzatlon_s One particular professor who has done which are usually health relate~. Otl little research in the past few years is companies often fund e~h sctences afraid he will not be able to continue if projects. The money busu~ess firms he doesn't get a grant soon. gives usually goes to the medtcal school go to those doing Canadian studies. In social science professors and is alloted for pharmacutical research. The fun 100,000 annually for research at The bulk of research at Memorial is ding from the provincial government history like most other arts depart Memorial. done in the sciences. Most research in has decreased by 65 percent in the last ments . a promotion depends on Stavely is also quite concerned about science is funded by the Natural few years. Malcolm says MUN is scholary work as there is no way of the quality of teaching in the arts facul judging a prors teaching ability. Nor Sciences and Engineering Research rewarded very considerable monetary ty and is planning to start a profes Council (NSERC). The Dean of mal periods in each rank are between sional developing unit which will help grants and the money the internal 3-5 years. Science, Dr. Heald, says that the grants include are very sizeable of its faculty members in their _commu_nica research depends on the individual. In Dr. Stavely, the dean of arts says the tions with students. It wtll provtde .a budget. Science grants are much larger arts doesn't need the funds required dividuals are recruited by their area of than any others because of the travel resource body to which people can go knowledge, earth sciences, offshore for the sciences as there is no expensive and may improve the quality as some and equipment costs and wages for the equipment to buy. Just because the arts etc. Their research is dictated by their research assistants. professors performances. . interests when hired. The science is heavily funded however does?'t Starting this fall a survey wtll be sent The estimates for external funding mean they don't publish often. Engbsh department hires to strike for a balance for the 83-84 year saw the science to every arts professor in. whic~ ~~ey between traditional and new areas. received only $1,000 in funding must give all their universtty actlvttles faculty receive around 5.5. million with because there is no expense involved; In order to be hired by the depart the medical school receiving almost 3 teaching, research, etc. From n?w on a ment some from of scholarship is re the funding is no indication of the professor will be judged on th1s every million less. The Faculty of Engineer research and publishing being done quired. When it comes to funding a ing received around 800,000 as the en there. . year· · d' 'd al h line is drawn between basic research tire arts faculty was given around The publishing an 1n 1v1 u as and what is important. According to · Although no particular standard ts done is becoming increasingly impor 600,000. set in the arts everyone is expected to Heald the funding procedure can be Compared to science the arts faculty tant in the hiring procedure at perform. Stavely feels arts lo~ks at frustrating for many professors receives little external funding. The top Memorial. Stavely feels that more beCause some good ideas don't get quality of work more than the sctences young people are getting a bigger funded arts areas are geography, who often publish just to keep money. In biology for example many history and anthropology. The main publishing background. of the projects t~at get heavily funded themselves active. He sees t~e arts. as benefactor in the arts is SSHRC which being more reflective and longer lasttng As more emphasis is put· on deal with Newfoundland in particular sponsors research, travel a_nd the offshore and parasites. Tenure in pointin~ to the examole of Gordon publishing, the prestige of a university publishing costs. However, accor~t~g Kealey in the history depart:ntent who depends on it increasingly. Considering science can take place after five years to history department head Dr. Htlher and is based on the research com won the Corey Pnze as having the best MUN's size it has an extremely good the federal government is having a history book to come out of North record. Every professor at this institu pleted. Also each member's research hard time squeezing money for the and publishing performance is review America in the last two years. tion is engaged on some kind of social sciences as they are reducing The arts faculty has set up the In research. For most professors their ed every year. Because one must put their budget. There is a bias out progress reports during a three year stitute of Social Economic Research research is as important as tomorrow's involved as many of the bigger grants (ISER) which is open to all arts and class. Don K. Hoty

AFRICA PULLS NE:XT, THE U.S. LEADS SO THE COMM(J N IS T OF OUR 1976 A FRE£ WORLD BOYCOTT COUNTRIES BOYCOTT OLYMPICS ... OF THE 1980 MOSCOW' THESE AMERICAN OLYMPIC GAMES_._.·-....:::::__ GAMES ... Paaet4 Friday, August 3rd, 1984 movies: from bad to wo by Heather Roberts pulsory routine as the first perfor big lead but the movie never mentioned · a TV production called My Mother's · Unlike theatrical movies, TV films mance to receive a perfect score, this fact. Still, her wrist injury never Secret Life which starred Loni Ander are never mediocre - they can only be Fredricks did her own routine from stopped Karoli from making her do son. This tacky film almost beat out good or bad. Television has produced 1978, which bears no resemblance to one performance in the team final to On Golden Pond and . Chariots ended excellent films such as The Gathering anything that Nadia ever did. In this help win Romania the gold medal. The up one of the lowest rated shows of the starring Ed Asner, the story of a dying movie when the 10.00 was shown as a movie showed Nadia's bleeding arm week. :man who want his family home for 1.00 the audience was silent and had to while in the actual footage nothing of . Christmas, which aired in 1977. be told by an announcer that it was the sort is seen. Still, the worst TV movie of this An excellent example of a bad TV really a ten and not a one. In actuality The film ends after this competition season is said to be The Making of a movie, however, aired last week1n the when the score was flashed upon the and doesn't even show Nadia's other Male Model which starred the queen of form of Nadia, which was based on the board every spectator and commen triumph; the 1980 Moscow Olympics, bad productions, Joan Collins. Besides life of the famous Romanian gymnast. tator knew what it meant. The movie leaving the audience with the impres being horribly. written. and acted, every The movie was a mockery to the had Nadia receive her all-around gold sion that she retired then. scene was phun and tacky. ·memory of Comaneci as the inac medal directly after getting that first Still many fine productions were on curacies combined to make it almost ten while in 1976 she got the gold Karoli, who defected to the US in the small screen this season including laughable. medal three days and four tens later. 1981, served as consultant for the film The Dollmaker, an outstanding presen The title should have been titled Bela Of the seven perfect scores she received and therefore was portrayed in a tation which starred Jane Fonda. as\ the film centred more on Nadia's only one was ever· shown and no favourable light. Karoli never once Another excellent feature was the coach Bela Karoli than on her. Nadia's references was ever made to her three hugged his star pupil, not even after an remake of A Streetcar Named Desire Theme would have made an ap tens on the beam. The runner up to Olympic gold medal but here he con with Ann-Margr~t and Treat Williams. propriate score for the movie but I Nadia in 76 was Nelli Kim a Korean stantly hugged her. This is the same Adam , the story of a missing child doubt that the creators knew that ex Russian who in this film looked as man who walked out of the stadium starring Daniel J. Travanti and Jo Beth isted because they seemed to know American as Brooke Shields. when she fell from the bars in Moscow Williams, was responsible for finding nothing else about her. In the two years folioing Montreal, and starved her for nine days while still 22 missing children both times it. was The .transition from little girl took Comaneci gained twenty pounds making her train when she gained aired. place unbelievably fast -in October, whilegrowing three inches but in the weight. 1974 Nadia looked around 10 but by movie she turned into an instant blob. Nadia is one of the worst TV movies Peter Strauss has always been known May of 1975 she appeared to be at least The film never followed Nadia from ever but is not alone in that category. for his excellent TV films (with the ex 16. her disappointing finish at the 78 Every year the three major networks ception of the A Whale for the Killing Instead of using actual footage, the Worlds to her amazing comeback at make around 100 movies between which was made in Newfoundland). creators decided to recreate Nadia'a the 79 European Championships. This them, ninety of which are garbage. This year was no exception as Steel, the great moments. Thus the Montreal would have heightened the sence of Unbelievably these movies do well in story of what happens to workers when Forum was reduced to look like a cross tragedy at the end of the film, as Com ratings. ·During the last few weks at a factory closes, was wonderfully between Memorial Stadium and the aneci could easily have won the 1979 least two bad movies, Children of made. MUN gyn. __ Worlds. Instead the movie switches Divorce and Money on the Side, finish Unfortunately the good films do not , -- The routines in this film were done from fat Nadia in September 78 to ed in the top ten. In February the do as fare as inferior ones, and if pre by Marsha Fredericsk, an American anarexic Nadia at the World Cham Oscar-winning films Chariots of Fire sent trends continue good television Champion from the late seventies. In pionships in 1979. At this competition and On Golden Pond, besides com productions will disappear from the stead of depicting Comaneci' s com- Nadia had to pull out while she had a peting with each other were up against screen.

FLYING HOME FOR TERM BREAK miSFALL? GET THE !JEST POSSIBLE RATES - BOOK A SEAT SALE . AVAILABLE TO, ALL· POINTS IN CANADA SEATS ARE LIMITED SO BOOK EARLY . "" - · . FOR FURTHER DETAILS CALL US TODAY!

1st f1oQr TSC 737-8127 '

lndtlpentJem Tnwel RlfliJin Associated

£ _L u 13

A '"X .Snioooooooth.

130 WATER STREET ... Friday, August 3rd, 1984 MUNDrama. tam·es Shakespeare by Robert Stoodley Of Shakespeare's comedies, The Taming of the Shrew is definitely one of the best known and most perform ed. It has everything- broad slapstick and subtle wit, a simple plot (for Shakespeare, anyway) and a parade of hilarious characters. If anything, this makes it more dangerous for amateurs; they may assume they can pull it off with a minimum of sophistication, relying on farce to see them through the thin spots. Fortunately, this has not happened in MUNDrama's production of Tam ------·'-c,. ing of the Shrew, playing this weekend in the Little Theatre. The play, under the tight but never heavy-handed direc tion of Gordon Jones, takes on a whole new life in this presentation, employing old conventions, new twists and ' number of surprises. The best of these surprises is the costuming, which blends old and new in a decidedly clever fashion. Stella Tobin, who made many of the outfits from scratch, has done a commendable job with her designs, the best of which is a remarkabi'e, outlandish obvious delight in the slapstick aspects Bizarre spotlight on MUNDrama rehearsal of Taming of the Shrew. Left Elizabethan gown, complete with ruffl of the play. ed collar. Shona McAndrew gave, as usual, a is Gordon Jones, centre is Wendi Smallwood, and at right performing charming and thoroughly professional minor surgery on his eye is David Joy. MUNDrama's first production in The sets are somewhat less than performance as Bianca, Katharina's many months is a lavish (by their standards, at least) treatment of the perfect, however. One of the biggest two-faced. sweetly intolerable and non-musical rendition of Kiss Me, Kate. problems is in the prologue, where the somewhat sluttish younger sister. players (7 of them) are cramped into a Complementing the role were Mike small, shallow wedge of the stage. Finn as Gremio, Scott Fraser as Lucen They remain there for almost ten tio and Mark Bruford as Tranio, all minutes before opening up onto the Autism Continued Bianca's suitors in some sense or full stage. The scene as set is difficult another. Continued from page 8 SON-RISE, received at least ten hours to see properly unless, as in 3-D, you Another expectedly fine perfor There is a large body of evidence a day of very intensive therapy for are seated in the middle of the theatre. mance, .albeit in a minor role, was that points to biochemical imbalances many months before there were signifi Otherwise, the sets are simple and at Heather Seary as the tailor. Seary as the major cause of autism. One cant changes in his behaviour. Raun's tractive - a design rapidly becoming a played the part- originaly written for study revealed that five of six autistic mother spent hours with him imitating hallmark of MUNDrama's produc- a man - to icy-cool, androgynous children had an extremely fast rate of his behaviour to show her approval of ~-·.. tons. perfection. efflux of serotonin binding in their him. She talked to him constantly as But the ultimate strength of a play is Also helping the plot's convolutions blood platelets. The sixth autistic child the two played in the small brightly not its costumes, makeup, or sets, but along were Doug Bartlett as the had a similar blood abnormality while coloured bathroom that was his treat its actors. Everyone in Taminggave a stuporous sly, David Scott as Vinentio none of the six normal children studied ment room. remarkable performance, with none of (sort of), Stephen Jackson as Vincen had any abnormality. Although the On the tenth day of therapy Raun the difficulties that occur when lesser tio, and Peter Jackson as Baptista, control groups were small, the results glanced at his mother, for the first time players are given lesser roles. Even the beleaguered father of Katherina and cannot be ignored. Since this study it in his life; he was one and a half. smallest roles were well handled, bring Bianca. has been found that the agreement bet Gradually, although there were set ing life and realism to the play. The Taming of the Shrew is MUN ween the serotonin efflux test and the backs, he began to imitate normal The lead roles, Petruchio and Drama's most expensive and involved diagnosis of autism stands at 19 hits behaviour. He even learned to speak Katharina, the war-torn lovers, were production to date. It is also one of versus 4 misses. before his second birthday. played hilariously by Jim Dobbin and their best. Given the quality of the pro Most doctors say that vitamin treat Raun turned out to be intellectually Wendi Smallwood. They displayed an duction and the dearth of theatre in the ment benefits autistic children more gifted; today he is a junior high student abundance of the chemistry so city, it would be double a shame to than drug treatment does. The treat receiving top grades. His case lends necessary for· the parts, as well as an miss it. ment involves massive doses of validity to a new theory that says all or Vitamins C and three B Vitamins, most autistic children are gifted. Their niacin, pyridoxine and pantothenic development is so accelerated, accor acid. The theory behind the ding to this theory, that in the womb One contribution megavitamin approach doesn't assume they are reaching out for their mother's that the child's diet is inadequate; arms. Finding nothing leads to merely that he has an inordinate need, withdrawal in the form of autism. genetic in most cases, for massive is more than enough. quantities of certain vitamins. In order Here in Newfoundland, we have a to respond favourably to this treatment long way to go in combatting this most autistic children need five to six disorder. There are programs for times the amount of vitamins a normal autistic children at the Janeway Health child needs. Centre in St. John's. However, accor Psychotherapy is generally ineffec ding to Dr. Manocha, Janeway One contribution from you will be more than enough to help the tive in treating autistic children; this in psychologist, these programs focus on cludes psychoanalysis. Behaviour ly on the symptoms of autism, not its Muse become that much a better paper. All it takes is a small modification does not work for most causes. He said there is no New amount of time, a little work, and a pencil to help preserve your autistic children and operant condi foundland literature on the etiology of tioning meets with only some measure autism and there is no research being name for posterity. We have a full list of potential neM" story of success. done here. The main reason for this ideas, so ifyou're interested in taking any of these on, or ifyou'd If any form of psychotherapy is to situation appears to be lack of funds. be effective, it must be very, very inten With the current economic crisis, then, like to write about anything else, drop on up to the Muse offices, sive. Raun, the autistic child who is the the plight of autistic children will con Room 222, Thomson Student Centre. subject of Barry Kaufman's book tinue. Page 16 Friday, August 3rd, 1984 • ? How ful IS • by Steve Hunt Reprinted from the Uniter by Canadian University Press

Somehow coming on the tail end of a recession and smack in the middle of a technol6gical revolution, the question '.'What is the value of a B.A.?" comes across ·as some sort of accusation, like defending nuclear weapons, or the Blue Bomber's pass defence. ·~ Nevertheless, an informal survey of business, government educators and students indicates there is still a role for an arts education. Students value the liberal arts, and • bosses of the world, despite an admitted fetish for ''business-oriented students'', hold thinkers in enough reverence to hire one, now and then. The value of the Bachelor of Arts degree still, thankfully, can't be deter mined by scrutinizing an income flow chart, or any of those other technical means most arts students are hazy about. ("Income flow charts? You _ mean like the United Way Ther mometer?'') Its value lies in combining . marketable talents with a deeper ranks higher than formal education graduates to "Go back to school and expected it to." Rather, she said, '.'I'm understanding of life in general. when it comes to promotions, citing get some business and administrative learning about life. While commerce is But controversy over the degree's himself as an example_ a psychology training." a business apprenticeship. . . arts are value are affecting university program major who moved up to senior directions. Liberal arts universities are Jim Pyles, an employment officer at an apprenticeship for society ...and management. the University of Winnipeg, said everyone has to live in society.'' listening to the jobs versus life-skills , , A B.A. will close some doors,'' he employers are not jumping at the Universities and colleges are being arguments, and are trying to meet the admits, , 'but there are jobs out there chance to hire arts graduates. pressured to stress skills training over concerns somewhere in the middle. for arts graduates... you just have to "We hardly get any (employers) up liberal arts, and the system is beginning From an economic perspective, an go out and find them.'' here," he said. "In bad times, to respond. A 1981 employment and arts degree is definitely not obsolete. A One place you're not likely to find employers go for the specialized skills immigration department report said Bell Systems study, conducted among them is in government. Manitoba's first and hardly any arts students. And the federal government should tailor its nearly one million employees, found public service commission, the body believe me, these are very bad times.'' education funding to ''increase the liberal arts graduates rated a 46 per responsible for hiring bureaucrats, But Bill Hook said Great West Life system's flexibility in responding to cent likelihood of rising to manage- isn't talking to any recent university hires all its arts students from applica changing market needs." In other ment level positions. The study ranked graduates very much these days, and tions off the street. "We don't recruit words, Canada needs more engineers business students at 32 per cent with not at all to arts students. arts students on campus ...only and less liberal arts. engineer/science/math students on the ·"In the early seventies, your students with professional training,'' Walt Stein, University of Winnipeg's bottom at 21 per cent. discipline didn't matter very much, but he said. dean of curriculum, recognizes a need Liberal arts grads rated superior in today the various governments want to The economic value of arts degree for more skills training in an increas interpersonal communications, in- see your inventory,'' said Ken fluctuates. While "idea people" are ingly technological society. He said novation and problem solving. Graham, the man who used to hire recruited during growth periods, Pyles new skills programs are being introduc Likewise, Great West Life insurance students there. ''They want students said in bad times companies are more ed, possibly childcare and nursing, but company, still hires arts students. "We with business-oriented training - · concerned with holding their own, and arts courses will be included in the pro hire a certain number of business- MBA's, MPA's, Honours Accelerated hiring office managers. grams. oriented graduates to work in areas Commerce. It's become extremely dif While an arts degree may not pay off such as finance and accounting," said ficult for liberal arts." quickly in terms of a job, many point Universities are responding reluc Bill Hook, the company's personnel To Graham, that fact is not surpris to its value in training the mind. tantly to societ)l's demand for more representative, "but in other areas, ing. "Nobody ever expected to get a Psychology student Heather Weiss is skills-oriented programs, Stein said. such as underwriting and general in- job with a liberal arts degree blunt about what her degree is likelv to "When you're holding on to surance we hire graduates with all types ,,. he said· bring in tenns of financial gain. "Pro- f . . d ,, anvways, . d something that precious, you're reluc o umvers1ty egrees. Graham advises unemploye arts bably nothing," she said, "but I never tant to give any of it up." r------Hook said personal performance • 1 KIBITZERS I GRADUATION I GAMES BAR (Upstairs) I PHOTOGRAPHS I 164 Water St. I WILL BE TAKEN AT I Kibitzers will be hostin2 a I CAMERAMUN STUDIO~

I Chess Tournament I ON FROM on I I TUESDAY August 7th 2:oo to 4:oo I August 4th at 4:00 p.m. I WEDNESDAY August 8th _, o:ooa.m. to 12:oo a.m: 1· Entry Fee: $1.50 I THURSDAY August 9th 2:oo to 4:oo I Prize: Jack Daniels (26 oz.) I Portraot sottong tomes available every alternate week. Other appointment I I times available on request. · I Kibitzers features many games to entertain you 1 SITTING FEE: Includes 3 (three) 3'12'" x 5 " colour proofs and 1 B & W copy for I including bridge, chess, backgammon and crib. I yearbook. $10.00 • Tax

I I Please wear loght coloured short or blouse (white prefem~d ). A cademoc y owns and h oods are available here at the studio for I Coming in September! I portraits done here Mini-Bridge Tournament every Sunday at p.m. Fo r further onformatoo n I 1:00 1 phone or d rop on CA:\-lERAMt;N C:Sl..i COM Ptf X THO M S()~ Cjf iJllf NT ClN HH STCOIOS During the tournaments all local beer and liquor will ~ Mf M ()~IAI V " ! \f( RSil V I ~1 JOHNS T(lFPHO N t 709 7 ';:\ 1 -l3 4

·--~2!~~---~------~-----~I Friday August 3rd, 1984 Page 17 M+M's Mystery Walk their best by Robert Stoodley Martha and the Muffins just aren't released by ''Martha and the Muffins what they used to be. And it makes M + M " - and with Mystery Walk the them a much better band. transformation of name and style was Mystery Walk, the latest album by complete. MsM is now composed sole ~v1sM (aka Martha and the Muffins, the, ly of Martha Johnson and Mark Gane, disc label helpfully notes), is a wonder; two of the original band members, they've taken everything that was ever with occasional assistance from Daniel good about them and refined it to the Lanois. Whereas Martha and the Muf point where they can honestly and fins' music was characterized by thin, without blushing be called on the of the spare harmonv lines and punchy syn best bands on the go today. thsizers, M + M music is much richer Martha and the Muffins first hit it and more comp1ex. The only true loss big with "Echo Beach" in 1979. They MsM has suffered by abandoning their alsoi has a minor single from that original style is the charming om album, Metro Music, with "Paint by nipresence of the saxophone; indeed, Number Heart.'' They were at the there are horns in only three songs on forefront of the "New Wave," and the new album, and nary a sax in sight. were truthfully one of the best things This, however, is a minor quibble. ever to happen to it. Their attenuated, Probably the best song on the album cerebral and saxophone-loaded music is their dance chart hit "Black Sta typified the period's music perfectly. tions/White Stations,'' a song about Their troubles began when the New racial discrimination in popular music. The song is irresistable, with extremely Wave died without them. They con clever percussion and inventive horns. tinued to make the same wonderful music, and 1980's Trance and Dance was The rest of the disc, fortunately, is molded after Metro Music, but con not a letdown. The group manages to siderably better. But, due to a lack of maintain a high level of musicianship. trendiness or too little production, the "I Start to Stop," for example, is disc sank without a trace. subtly, sultry and unmatched by Electric Dreams an Their third album, This is the Ice anything they've done since ''Trance Age in 1981, marginally better - it had and Dance" from the album of the a sort-of-hit, "Women Around the same name. World at Work," and proved to the extended video record-buying public that they still ex Lead singer Martha Johnson has im by John Gushue Grant. Barron's technical ease is for isted. proved noticeably since the last outing; Electric Dreams is the first authentic midable, yet his skills do nothing for a Danseparc brought with it in 1982 a her voice, which began as something feature-length rock video. While other remarkably shallow film. popular films, such as Flashdance and megabit, the title track, and a major too broad and brassy, has developed The film's cliched plot should be new following. It also proved that the into an instrument, capable of handl Footloose, have derived their spirit familiar; clumsy yuppie meets group could have on through major ing he intricate melodies she writes. (and immense commercial appeal) beautiful cellist, freak accident turns personnel changes (one Martha left the Mark Gane does not fare as well; he from the market, Electric Dreams not yuppie's personal computer into a· group, producer Daniel Lanois joined has less range than Debbie Harry and only capitalizes on videos, it bridges devious and autonomous unit, com temporarily) and still not only make about as much interest. On the other the gap between the two media puter tries to break up budding good music but improve considerably. hand, he can sing well enough, at Behind Electric Dreams is Steve Bar romance and so on. Differentiating With Danseparc the group began to times, to acquit himself in such ron, who made his name by directing between technology and humanity has change their name - the album was numbers as "Nation of Followers." videos by Michael Jackson and Eddy been done for centuries, and the message of Electric Dreams certainly sheds no light on the topic. When the movie isn't redundant, it is just plain silly. Character development is negligble; the damn computer is far Up from down under more interesting than any of its pseudo-human counterparts. When by Sharon Molloy tial by coaxing him to chase, catch, and to conquer in Australia, he is sent to Edgar the computer decides to commit Phar Lap tells the true story of one pass other horses. From than on Phar the United States to compete in inter suicide at the film's end after it of this century's greatest race horses. Lap is unbeatable, winning all his races national races with all the attendant discovers what love really is, the result The story is practically unknown today in a crowd-pleasing, come-from media type. Woodcock, warned that is, not an outburst of grief on the part because it happened in Australia in the behind grandstand style. the underworld element has its eye on of the audience but a gently sigh of 1930's. Telford takes the credit for training Phar Lap, jealously standsguard over relief. Phar Lar was bred in New Zealand the horse, and Davis for believing in his charge. But after victory in his first Electric Dreams, produced by an of and bought sight unseen by trainer him all along. unfortunately, there is American race, Phar Lap falls sick and fshoot of Virgin Records, sells itself Harry Telford for racing stable owner more to the sport than simply running dies. The movie implies that he has more on its soundtrack than its rock Dave Davis. Davis sees no potential around track. Because of his impec been poisened; this was the opinion of video style, and the film's music isn't whatsoever in the awkward animal; he cable record, Phar Lap is subject to many at the time. It is sad to think that all that good. The songs, including one calls him "a cross between a camel and handicapping, a system of assigning a great horse met his end not at the race by Culture Club supposedly composed a kangeroo". It is only after con extra weight in the form of lead slabs track but at the hands of greedy by Edgar to impress the yuppie's siderable persuasion from Telford that to faster horses. (This is considered a crooks. neighbour, are weak technopop tunes Davis agrees to keep the horse. legitimate practice in horse-racing as it This is a very enjoyable movie, that don't even have commercial ap Davis' idea of training is to drive the is seen as equalizing the chances of all despite the sad ending. The peal. (However, since the advent of horse mercilessly when it does not per competitors.) cinematography is excellent and direc rock videos, this has never mattered form as commanded. He sarcastcally Phar Lap is loaded with more weight ting by Simon Wincer is very good. much.) The acting is above average; the au naming the horse Phar Lap which is than any horse ever carried (over 140 The star of the movie is director Bar dience sobbed as Woodcock helplessly Aussie slang for lightning. It is stable pounds) before the animal falters ron. It's a pity he has to make his for watched Phar Lap die. The real Tom hand Tom Woodcock (Tom Burlison under the burden and is denied a se tunes doling out fodder to the preteen from The Man from Snowy River) who cond Melbourne Cup victory. Woodcock, at 78, continues to train masses; he should be doing more im horses. makes the horse realize its full poten- As there is nothing left for Phar Lap portant things with his talent than directing bubblegum·. Pagell Friday, August 3rd, 1984

1\R~es 11.~~ \I~E. INLI\.1-.J.l> e .... ?E:'!Hi\ol'l~, rr V'loot.:c SE;eM ro

I'J.E. t\-\At ,.,s succ.e:sr<;, A CONSPII'!AC..'I w rL~£q; R•CI-I rov~!S,.S f j _ c;o (:.1\.l~h-1. 1'\e-~ l)M'S.\1.1£ HN~ !Zcl"lNC.\ON QU!C..l-\~ ;• l-\•M~~Lf Uf AS e,~,f IN ~E A~I\NDONE:.l>

l'L.L. ?.>€ 0~~ .... "B~ ' G:l>'IS.

\S ~ 1-W'Pt~E.t> ll> ~1>\l.eQ B -N'rl Ai I ~ "AL.~ 'V \..00\l. C.\AO '

I..\'-'~ ?NT 1\·\1 S ~ '<>£ NOW .....

====~

0 Friday, August 3rd, 1984 Page 19

I and that would se·t bad prescedent. It The Saga of the Land of Seehesue there were a few that took what they moved toward the next report when he by The Venerable Sphere did seriously and did not yet recognize was interrupted. would encourage others to question. These are the tales of a far away Edward's divine right to rule. That "M'Lords, your pardon, I wish to He made a small motion to the guards kingdom where things are wonderous agitated him. question." It was a new representative at the end of the hall and they moved to behold. It is a magic place which As they walked, he thought of ways named Glenda. Edward stiffened but quietly towards the hapless represen causes visitors to gaze upon its inner to remove the irritants. His hands his hands shook. It was rare his tative on the People's Council. He .workings with fear and loathing. These trembled more at the thought of the ministers were ever questioned . smiled at her. tales serve to act as an enlightenment to meeting. "That is your priviledge." It was "We feel it is best." He nodded to you, the most esteemed reader, on the When he and Daniel arrived at the one seldom used. the guards. sovereign state of Seehesue and its Chamber, the other ministers were "M'Lords, thank you. M~EOras, The first pulled his sword out and ruler, Edward The Burned. already seated in their places. There how can such a loss be? Could it be decapitated Glenda in one smooth was Anne of the Surveys, so named for M'Lords erred?" movement and the second caught the Chapter II Bread and Circuses the volumous surveys of life in the Daniel looked down at her, dazed by head before it hit the floor. He held it Edward The Burned glared at his Ex kingdom she produced. She was a the question. He shrugged "We adver up high. They were proud because they ecutive Minister. "19,000 gold pieces severe figure whose opinions of her tised.'' were trained well. down on a circus? How can this be? compatriots ranged from disgust to Edward took up the slack, as he Our summer circuses never lose! amusement, but never respect. often did. "The show was not what we Edward stood up. "There are no er Besides, how else can we keep the Next to her was Margot the Merry, asked for but we took what we could rors in executive policy. It is the im peasants fat and happy?'' His hands the Exterior Minister, just returned take." plementation of the policy that is flaw trembled for he knew he may have to frorri the land of Kebek. This was one ed in spite of our actions, not because answer to the People's Council for this minister who enjoyed herself. Now it was Glenda's turn to be con of them." He looked down at Patrick loss. He willed the conciousness of The last was Patrick the Jester. An fused. "Wouldn't it be better to get a the jester. He had been doing card Daniel of the Floating Mind to return actual court jester from Deb the show the people wanted instead of get tricks all during the exchange while to his body. Definitive's court, he coveted ting what we can get and hoping for the watching how Edward acted. He had The Executive Minister blinked for a Edward's position but could not con best, m'Lords?" Now she was much to learn. Margot and Anne simp moment and said ''Those gladiators trol his jester tendencies in times of frightened because she felt she may ly frowned. were not a big draw anyway.'' - stress. have gone too far in her questions. The inviolability of the ruler and ex "True," replied Edward, "Tenant Edward the Burned and Daniel of Rage coursed through Edward's ecutive intact. The representatives filed and Harlequin battling in the Central the Floating Mind took their places as body and it was only the traditional im out of the chamber. No one spoke. Stadium is old hat and it's not as good David known as Griffon, the arbitrator munity accorded Councillors that as the Red Rider chariot races of last of the session, called the sitting to prevented him from throttling her. But in the dark of night when all year." order. There were not too many "Why," she continued in a rush, too are asleep and Edward the burned is He stood up as it was time to go to representatives present. late to stop now, "do we have shows in safe in his apartment, when two or the Chamber of the People's Council. Innumerable reports were delivered. the Central Stadium in the summer more councillors are together and they Edward saw these meetings as a Then Daniel spoke. anyway, begging m'Lords' pardon." talk of council business, they speak of necessary evil. They were required by "19,000 gold pieces were lost on the Dan took up the standard against Edward the 19,000 Gold Piece Man the antiquated constitution. While most recent circus featuring Tenant what seemed to be a full scale and the epithet "The Burned" took on most members of the People's Council and Harlequin in gladiator combat.'' rebellion. It was dangerous to be ques new meaning as Tenant and Harlequin were quite well behaved and docile, Silence reigned for eternity. David tioned because answers may be given laughed all the way to the ban~.

Ghostbusters~· Moranis stands out in effective comedy·

by Maura Hanrahan When a wimp (albeit, a stereotype) one of Three's Company so it's not Ghostbusters is first and foremost a from the Environment Protection even funny. Despite some good lines, comedy. As the logo indicates, the film Agency stomps into the Ghostbusters' he doesn't come across as the hero; was not intended to be the horror flick office and forces his confused aide to since he was intended to, this takes of the year. In fact, it is not even as open the facility that was housing all something away from the movie. scary as Gremlins. the captured ghosts, all hell breaks Dan Ackroyd and Harold Ramis are We are introduced to three parap loose in New York. Here are the special good as the other Ghostbusters. The sychologists at a New York university. effects that brought the movie's budget fourth, who is hired halfway through One, Harold Ramis, is a genuine in up to a whopping $20 million; they're the film, really has no purpose in it; he tellectual whose work is his life. not bad, except.for the last scene which has a watered-down part that was Another, Bill Murray, is a fake (or at is very well done. originally intended for John Belushi. least pretends to be) and spends most In the end, the Ghostbusters, Weaver is very good as a possessed of his time trying to seduce female America's new heroes, capture back all woman; this is an actress of tremen students and then customers. Dan the ghosts by risking their lives. Mur dous potential and Ghostbusters He is hilaricus in a scene in the Ackroyd, who also wrote the script, is ray emerges from the rubble with doesn't tap all of her talents. Ghostbusters' office where Ramis ad an earnest scientist who trusts his for Weaver, at long last, at his side. Mur It is Rick Moranis who steals the ministers tests on him. Moranis makes tunes to the other two when they are all ray is supposed to be the hero of the show. He is terrific as the idiotic ac this comedy a very funny one at times. fired from the university and try to -set film but some of his lines will not countant who becomes possessed and If you want a good laugh this sum up a business busting ghosts. endear him to the hearts of all in the runs through New York like a mer, go see Ghost busters; jt will surely At first, business is extremely slow; audience; at times his humour reminds decapitated chicken, talking to horses. make you smile. the group's first customer, Sigourney Weaver, is nearly mobbed by the im poverished psychologists. One of the Lunchtime films at subplots of the movie is Murray's futile Extension attempts to get close to Weaver; every Every Thursday during the month of terested in the life during the old days traditional Newfoundland crafts and movie has one. Rick Moranis, playing August, the Media Section of the Ex on the Labrador coast, this film will their importance in the cultural life of the nerd of the century, has the same tension Service of Memorial University show a way of life that has all but the province. objective. of Newfoundland will be showing a disappeared in the North. Handmade In no time at all (at least that's what number of lunchtime films. toys and games, original songs and tall The final film on August 23 looks at it seems) the Ghostbusters are rich and On August 2, "Josiah Kearley and tales make this film lively and enter "Video as a Force for Social Change". celebrities in the American media; they the Founding of the Fishermen's Pro taining. The advancing role of videotape in make the cover of TIME and share the tective Union'' will be shown. The film "Mary Margaret and Jim O'Brien helping people communicate their con front page of the Globe with Princess presents a personal close-up of Mr. Newfoundland Matmakers" will be cerns is examined by social animators Di. TV talk show hosts treat them as if Kearley and his memories of the first shown on August 16. Today, tradi who have used video in a number of they are gods. Some social commen attempt to form a fishermen's union in tional crafts are only practised by a Newfoundland rural settings. tary is thrown in there but, unlike as in Newfoundland. few. A resource person from the New All films will be shown between 12 Gremlins, this is not the aim of the The August 9 film will be ''Labour foundland and Labrador Crafts noon and l p.m., and are free of film. Toys and Games". For people in- Development Association discusses charge to the public. Page 20

fiN A 5MAL.--~ /// .. 'W~ ~INO II '5HAM~F='U ~ "!OWN BY 1H~ / ~ / / WHA'f 50MG. B~HAVIOR/ A1l.. AN~t~ OC.6AN~~ ;::/'" CON?rDe.f<

ARE: YOU "'IWO MARf

, UGHu NO ,, W£'R.~ NO'f/

H~'(! SINC.E. 'WHeN 51NC~ 1H~ HAS PF