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Volume 38 Number 2 Memorial .University September 18, 1987 Controversial show axed · By PADRAIC BRAKE Vaughan did not consult a Fear and Loathing, a weekly lawyer concerning the libelous radio program on CHMR-FM charges or call an emergency hosted by Steve Fitzpatrick and Board of Directors meeting, Kent Barrett, has been cancell­ which requires 24 hours notice. ed for the rest of this term as a "The libelous material was result of a decision made by the too obvious, and I wanted this staff and Board of Directives of situation to be kept internally CHMR-FM. between CHMR FM and the Ann Marie Vaughan, presi­ CSU,'' said Vaughan. dent of the Council of the "My major complaint is that I Students' Union, said, "On do not believe (Vaughan) can August 28, 1987 a student just run around cancelling complained of offensive shows on the air when she feels material contained on Fear and like it, that's censorship," said Loathing minutes after it was Fitzpatrick. aired." "I do not believe what occur­ "I then requested a tape of red was censorship. A quick the show so that I could hear decision had to be made before what was said over the air," this show was allowed on the said Vaughan. air again, and I was not the on­ ~ .Q;... On September 4, 1987, one ly one involved with the deci­ ~ >... week after the complaint was sion, there were other board ~ received, Vaughan, acting in members present," said ...0 0 her role as Chair of the Board Vaughan. "They were ----~~~~~~~ ~ of Directives of CHMR-FM, suspended for one week until suspended the show for one the staff of CHMR and the week. Board of Directors could meet Fitzpatrick disagreed with the and make a decision." CSU Evaluations action, saying "she did not go Kelly said, '·'After a lengthy through the right channels. discussion there were several By PADRAIC BRAKE proved from the administra­ members are not required to There has to be a Board of votes taken in decreasing votes The Council of the Students' tion. pass out course evaluation Directors meeting with a proper in severity, according to the Union has prepared a tentative "Quite a few universities forms. motion voted on before this constitution of CHMR-FM." inter-departmental course across the country. such as kind of decision is made." Under the guidelines of the evaluation form for students to Carlton, University of Toronto, Carter said, "A high percen­ "It was madness in the CSU constitution the staff had four fill out at the end of each and the University of Win­ tage of faculty there does ask offices because the week this options. The first was to cen­ semester. Portions of the nipeg, currently have course students to fill them out, came up, was Orientation sure, that is, bar Steve Fitz­ results will be published. evaluation forms published," thereby showing that their Week, I did not get the tape till patrick and Kent Barrett from The CSU has proposed that said Carter. faculty sees that it does serve a Wednesday," said Vaughan. appearing on air indefinitely. the course evaluation form At Carlton University, faculty useful purpose." "On Thursday I had heard The second was to censure have one section with a series the tape with Terry Kelly, Sta­ them for one semester, the of questions and statements tion Manager of the CHMR-FM third was to censure them for with the responses being in New club rules and Dave Kirkland, Business four weeks while the fourth op­ numerical averages from the Manager of the CSU," said tion was to give them a repri­ compiled answers depending By BOB HALLETT organization. For example, this Vaughan. "I was forced to mand. on the degree of acceptance. The Council of Students' means that if there were several The vote for the first two op- make the decision since the • This portion would be publish- Union has come up with new engineering clubs within the show was going on the air the tions required a two-thirds ma- ed. · guidelines for clubs and facuity, only one would actual­ next morning." jority plus one in order for it to The second section is for societies associated with the ly be ratified by the CSU. CSU pass, while the last two needed comments by the student to be student union. ratification allow groups to app­ a simple majority of the votes sent to the professor only. "It is more red tape," said ly for up to $350 a semester for cast. Gerry Carter, vice-president Vice-President Internal Dave special projects, as well as The ballot count for the first academic said, "an eleven Rynn, "but it will help us to This Week other benefits. motion was 25 against, 9 in member committee has been stretch our dollors further." In The However, according to . favor of censoring them in­ established made up of faculty, Flynn said the new regula­ Rynn, the CSU will not at­ Muse definitely. The second motion administration and CSU tions, which narrow the tempt to limit the formation of was passed with a vote of 23 representatives." eligibility of funding for other clubs within the same in­ for, 11 against, thereby censor­ "The problems with the cur­ organizations, was spurred on terest groups. Pg. l Orientation ing Steve Fitzpatrick and Kent rent course evaluations are that by problems between the CSU "We will still help them," he Barrett for one semester. they are done on an ad-hoc and some of the societies. Pg. 5 Milk said. "We will get them space "Some staff members basis by departments and it is "We have had problems with for meetings and parties, but l:rought up some technicalities for their internal use only, groups coming looking for we won't support them finan­ Pg. 8 Billy Bragg! in the constitution, making it without student access to the money," he said. "One club cially." wrong for what Vaughan did, results," said Carter. came and complained that they Pg. 13 Sports Club and society member­ however the staff was in agree­ In order for a mandatory weren't getting enough money, ship has also been tightened ment with what happened," inter-departmental course but we found out that they up. The new regulations en­ said Kelly. evaluation form to be adopted were all graduate students." sure that each group has at The decision of the staff has there must be a consensus Under the new guidelines, least 20 members, of which at been accepted by the Board of made on behalf of the Course interest groups can only be least 75 per cent must be Directors of CHMR-FM. Evaluation Committee and ap- represented . by one ratified graduate students. CAMERAMUN STUDIOS • 1st FLOOR s H 1we THOMSON STUDENT CENTRE NEXT DAY SERVICE onned. C-41 Color Processing We TooTon's - invite you to LEADERS IN PHOTOGRAPHY SINCE 1905 subscribe now at. 12°/o Discount on all the special student Color "Print Photofinishing rate of 50°/o off. Double Set of Prints For As Low As S1.00 To start your subscription, simply fill out the coupon below Drop off before 2:00 p.m. and mail with your payment to The Globe and Mail. 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I 444 Front St. W., Toronto, M5V 2S9 Now we know it's I not Christmas, yet! Are you planning to travel this Christmas season? Then don't ~e disappointed, Book your Travel Plans No_w Space is critical Memorial /ans NU activities· By PADRAIC BRAKE AND ticularly optimistic about Open ning of the week instead of the several daily events are plann­ them at any time." ANNETTE GIBBONS House." end. ed. At 8 a. m. aerobics and/or Two official building open­ From October 24 to Open House last year was swimming will be available in ings will take place on Friday. November 1, 1987 Memorial the Physical Education­ The School of Nursing section the most popular single event, Mary Elizabeth A~cher, Co­ University of Newfoundland Building. From 1:00 to 2:00 of the Health Sciences Centre attracting 3,000 to 4,000 peo­ cxdinator of NUW for MUN ...,nil be hosting a series of ac­ p.m. a weekday lunchtime and the School of Business will ple. said, "Since Open House is the tivities to promote National entertainment hour is planned, open at 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 "Because of better advertis­ most popular event, with a each presented in the Little p. m. respectively. University Week. ing and more events offered we wide variety of displays and Gerard Hayes, Chair of the Theatre, located in the Arts "Unfortunately the official expect 5,000 to 6,000 this tours for the public to enjoy, it Presidents Planning Commit­ and Administration Building.

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