February 5, 1988 Memorial Universi"'~y Volume JI, Number 14 Meal plan changes: no price• increase•

By JEFF PADDOCK penses to Nova instead of in ­ Students on the university creased revenue through addi­ food plan voted this week to ac­ tional charges to students ... cept restrictions in difling hall Since the student is "the one operating hours. rather than directly affected by this pro­ take a price increase for the gram ... said the letter. the Inter­ plan . Residence Food Committee The contract between Nova conducted a referendum in the Services Limited and the dining halls February 1 and 2. to University was affected when ge t input from meal plan the number of people enrolled subscribers in the decision . in the meal plan dropped to The ballot listed two options: 1.130. falling below the a cost increase (estimated at negotiated minimum of 1.200. $40 per student. according to Legally. Nova Services is in a the letter) ; or no cost increase. position to re-negotiate the cost with the three following of the meal plan. changes: The reduction in meal plan enro lment will produce a "1. For the remainder of this "substantial loss" in revenue for semester weekend service will the company. says Brian normally be available in the Winter Carnival patron Ferd Hayward and his wife during Carnival opening. Johnston. Director of Student Main Dining Hall only. [Nor­ - Housing and Food Services. mally. weekend service alter­ believe the changes represent a doesn't warrant opening both decrease is due to "the large The estimated shortfall is about nates each month between the reduction in service. Regarding dining halls each morning, he number of vacancies which ex­ $45.000 or $50.000. he said. Hatcher and Main Dining weekend changes, "the line­ said. ist both in Paton College and Nova Services wanted to in­ Halls.] ups in Hatcher are worse than in The Inter-Residence Food the affiliated Church Colleges," vestigate options besides the "2. Hatcher Dining Hall will the Main Dining Hall. and some Committee will use the referen­ according to Johnston's letter. price hike. according to be the only dining hall used for students were already pushing dum results in their recommen­ Johnston. breakfast during weekdays. for th is change." he said . The dation to the University Food Seventy-three per cent (830) "3. An intensive Waste In a letter circulated to all change will cut expenses. he Committee regarding the meal of eligible voters cast b~llots, ac­ students in the university Awareness Program will be in­ said, because Hatcher Dining plan change. The University cepting the alternative by a 817 residences January 28. stituted to show students the Hall requires more personnel to Food Committee is responsible to 4 margin (4 spoiled). At the Johnston said the parties in­ amount of food currently being operate than does the Main for administration of the con­ voting booths. students volved "have attempted to wasted to endeavor to further Dining Hall. tract with Nova Services presented their meal tickets reach an alternative which reduce expenses in this area." Only about 300 students eat Limited. which were punched to ensure would result in reduced ex- Johnston said he doesn't breakfast normallv. which The meal plan enrolment students voted only once. Students parking suffers yet another setback

By D. ROY McDONALD previously parked on Rodney due to snow problems would be and felt the ban should be ex­ This Week Parking in the vicinity of St. and Anderson over to lifted in summer months, tended to her street also. In Memorial University has suf­ VVhiteway St. he replied, "there Osborne said he would be "sug­ fered another setback. is no question about that." gesting" this to the city's Traffic Another residents had not The Muse Students with cars but Osborne suggested the use of Committee. noticed any difference. and a without parking permits will city-owned land in Churchill Several residents of third said that cars parked on recall that last semester there Square as a possible alternative. Whiteway were asked how they Whiteway would presen't no were still two streets running He also suggested that feel about bearing the increased problem if City Council would pg. 3 Abortion Law south off Elizabeth Ave. which university-controlled land in load of students who parked clear the sidewalks thus making permitted parking on one side Pippy Park could be made cars on their street. One resi­ it easier for cars to park near the ·pg. 4 Editorial - Rodney St. and Anderson. available for student parking. dent agreed with the parking curb, and for pedestrians of the The recent total ban on park­ When asked if parking bans ban on Elizabeth's side streets, area to get around. pg. 7 Ontario ing on these streets completes a sweep which now prohibits pg. 8 Carnival Photos parking on all sidestreets off Bookstore makes profit Elizabeth Ave. from Freshwater • By GILL POWER pg. II Women·s Teams to Bonaventure. Students re­ The idea for the bookstore mostly from those books that quiring street parking must now The CSU second-hand . was initiated almost five years were collected from lockers bookstore made a record profit pg. 13 Jim Carrol . use Whiteway Ave. (parts of ago in response to a demand by after the August 20 clean-out

1 of $1900.00 this year. • which are also banned for park- students who were on a strict date. Books not collected by· According to Dave Flynn, pg. IS Cartoons 1 ing) and beyond. budget and who felt the prices at Jan. 1 were claimed by the CSU •· City councillor for World V.P . Internal. the CSU business the MUN Bookstore went and sold in the Used Bookstore Four Tom Osborne says that manager was more than pleas­ beyond their means. for profit. winter snowbanks narrowed ed with the outcome. Flynn also stated that the these streets to the exten~ that The overall sales of approx­ The service provided by the money made from the sales of residents had difficulty backing imately $18,000.00 indicates bookstore facilitates the buying used books would be returned And much, much. out of their driveways. This is the increase in supply and de­ and selling of used books by the into CSU revenue to cover much, much more! why parking has been banned mand by the students of students. 10 per cent of the overbudgetting which can take on both sides. Memorial, said Flynn. One day sales goes to the CSU for ad­ place with clubs and societies as When asked about the un­ sales amounted to over ministrative costs. ,well as other organizations and fairness of shunting cars which $10,000.00,. Flynn said the profits came . functions on campus. Campus Travel nyone I st Floor, TSC 737-8127 interested in wof king on the Announcing Air Canada's MUN Summer Sale to Europe! Fly to. London or Prestwick Yearbook. • • (Scotland) between May I & Meeting October 3 I for only $488.00 or Wed~, Feb. 10 $518.00 return. 1:00 p.m·. in Book before February 2 I to get in on the savings! Seats are Room T-1031 very limited. Certain conditions apply.

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EXHIBITIONS Contemporary Canadian Block Prints 1a1til February 28 Writing Term Papers & Essays A look at contemporary block printmaking as currently practised Learn how to organize your ideas and get them down by nine Canadian artists: Jim Cave, Mary Elizabeth Dryburgh, Elizabeth Forrest, Diana Ostoich, Sandra Rechico, Arnold Shives, on paper. Jeannie Thib, Andrew Valko and Jim Westergard. Curated by 4 Week Course - 2 classes per week Patricia Grattan, MUN Art Gallery Director. Starts: February 8, 1988 STRUCTURED PARADISE: Registration: January 11 - February 1 A National Parks Experience (from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies) until March 13 Canadian photographers Douglas Curran and Michael Mitchell­ have documented Banff National Park, focusing not on the sublimity and grandeur of the mountains, but on the impact of man on this natural environment, and on how, as a result, the park has For further information drop in or call 737-8874 MUN Counselling Cen­ been developed and "structured". tre, TSC. 3019 EVENTS January 28 to March 13: a video entided ''National Parks'' will Career· Planning Centre be available for viewing throughout the "Structured Paradise: A Room 3035 Thomson Student Centre National Parks Experience" exhibition. Times will be I p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and on request during Gallery hours. The video is 63 Employment Skills Assistance Career Information ninutes long. This National Film Board production has three sec­ Interview Strategies General Career Planning tions: ''Steam, Schemes and National Dreams: The Story of Banff Resumes Occupational Information t National Park"; "Gros Morne: A Matter of Time"; and Job Search Techniques Vocational and Interest Testing "Pukaskwa National Park". Audio-Visual Presentations Post-Secondary School Information For more information about the Gallery, call 737-8209. Exhibi­ · Memorial University Faculties College and University Catalogues tions and events are subject to change should unforeseen cir­ Graduate School Test Application a1mstances arise and are free of charge unless stated otherwise. Open 9:00 to 5:00 Monday to Friday. Phone: 737-8876. GALLERY HOURS Tuesday· Sunday, noon • 4 p.m. and 1 • 10 p.m. (Cosed Mondays) Assistance provided by Career Planning Staff. omc. hows: Monday ·Friday, 9 Lm. • I p.m. and 2 • 5 p.m. Abortion law struck down By NANCY SMITH "health of women by forcing Dr. Henry Morgen taler. who "justice for th.e women of many have toward sexual inter­ In a landmark decision. the them to undergo painful and ut­ has been involved with this Canada has finally arrived". course and a.bortion," said Supreme Court of Canada has terly arbitrary delays to obtain issue since he and others ap­ Local· reactions to the deci­ Quigley. ..Women will be fur­ struck down the ·federal law an abortion". peared before a House of Com­ sion paralelled the nation~! ther seen and used as sex ob­ dealing with abortion. Emotions ranged from mons health and welfare com­ ones. jects." On Thursday. January 28. jubilance to defiance all across mittee suggesting that legal When asked if his group the Supreme Court ruled 5 to 2 Canada as women and men abortions be available on re­ Sandra Pottie. New- plans to continue, Quigley said, that the law threatened the reacted to the news. quest in October of 1967. said foundland representative for .. We don't plan to give up, and • the Canadian Abortion Rights the fight has only begun." Action League was happy Pottle said that CARAL will MUN MBA's best 1n Canada about the news. When asked "wait and see" what happen~ By PETER BUCKINGHAM pionship. impr~ssive achievements for what the decision meant to next. Pottle added that the In just 10 years. the Master of When asked what capturing Memorial at the annual com­ women in Newfoundland. federal government could make Business Administration Pro­ the Concordia Cup will mean petition. MUN is the only Po.ttle said that as of Thursday. a new law or shift the respon­ gram of Memorial University for the national reputation of university to ever place in the abortion services would be easi­ sibility to the provinces. Also. has established the reputation Memoriars MBA Program. Pro­ top four at the event for three ly accessible to all women who she wants to see if the hospitals of being the finest in Canada. fessor Alex Faseruk replied successive years. required them. as there is no will increase services to make On the days of January without hesitation . "Oh. it longer any Therapeutic Abor­ abortions available. However. 20-24. 16 of the top MBA pro­ enhances it greatly. This is a Members of the first place tion Committees. consulting with the women of grams in the country assembled prestigeous. national competi­ team are Gord Forsey. Louise "We have abortion on de­ the province and seeing what in Montreal to contest the Con­ tion and (winning) can only Handrigan. Paul Walsh. Brad mand in Canada:· she said. they want (in terms of free cordia Cup. The MUN MBA·s help to attract better qualified Wicks and Roberta Ellis - In contrast to Pottle. Dr. standing clinics or hospital ser­ responded to Concordia students. increase visibility of Hayes. Professor Faseruk. Mrs. Robert Quigley. president of vices). will be an important part University·s "challenge to the program and increase cor­ Annf: Dillinger (Lecturer). and Newfoundlands Right-to-Life of CARAL's policy. graduate business schools in porate funding.·· Mr. Glenn Rowe (Part-time In­ Association said that The new law also means that Canada to put their reputations structor) - all with the Faculty Thursday's decision will have a doctors will not be charged for on the line·· by winning the The victory of the MBA of Business Administration - "negative impact on women. performing an abortion. Under Seventh Annual Concordia students consummates what combined to provide coaching men and of course the unborn." the new law. all charges against MBA Case Competition Cham- has been a dilating cascade of and advice. "This decision will further Morgentaler and his colleagues reinforce the casual attitude now become invalid. Cabot's Carnival

Students at Cabot Institute of Applied Arts and Technology are preparing for annual Winter Carnival festivities. to be held this year from Feb . 5 - 12. Activities this year include a wide variety of tournaments. games. and concerts. Much of the merry-making will take place outdoors. At noon on Friday. immediately following a brief openinq ceremony at the lnstitute·s main campus on Prince Philip Drive. a number of luminaries will put their heads on the line for a charity pie-throwing competition . Among those expected to participate are Dr. Linda lnkpen. president of Cabot Institute. and several members of student council and Institute staff. Proceeds from the >at - pie-throwing competition will be donated to th.~ Janeway Child Health Centre. Other·events scheduled during the carnival are a softball game in I , / the snow. a scavanger hunt. a variety of popular outdoor games. and a host of tournaments. Concerts featuring folk singer Barry Canning (Feb. 9 at 11:30 a .m .) and local rock group Three Blind Cabot Institute students Marty Barron, James Lewis, and Paula Kean prepare for Winter Mice (Feb. 12 at 11:30 a .m . and a dance at 9:30 p.m.) have also Carnival. been set. At evening events where alcohol is being served. a designated driver program will be in place . The program. sponsored by Molson CFS elects new chair Brewery Ltd .. provides unlimited Coca-Cola and other soft 9rinks By HEIDI HARLEY ~ent decrease in the number of Week of Action ." to volunteer drivers. The national student'~ international students enrolled Internally. in the upcoming Evening events include a pub crawl on Friday night. a skating organization Canadian Federa­ in Canadian Universities." year. Brown hopes to increase party Saturday night at St. Bon·s Arena. a tobogganing party and tion of Students recently elected Manitoba and Newfoundland interregional discussion. social at Pippy Park on Feb. 8. a lip-sync contest at the Institute on a new chair for the upcoming are the only provinces which "At conferences. there's not Feb. 9. a dance at the Strand lounge on Feb. 10. a ball hockey tour­ year. don't charge differential fees to enough time for interregional nament on Feb, 11. and a closing dance at the Institute on Feb. 12. Beth Brown will guide the students from other countries. discussion. and there's been James Lewis. president of the Student Activities Council (SAC). organization through the nexl "We need to get a national some weird blowups because of said the theme of the carnival - "Participate in '88" - serves as an 12 months. directive on the issue... said it. Regions spend too much invitation to the Cabot community "to make this the best wint~r car­ Brown said that a huge lobby­ Qrown. time caucussing among nival we've ever had.·· ing campaign was in the works. themselves." planned to peak at around the Another issue will be the CFS will also try to set up a federal election which. she said. unemployment situation. computer network between all will probably be called some­ especially the Challenge pro­ student unions. to facilitate time this year. gram. communication. "Another thing we'd like to "Next year looks very good "We criticize the program • for students." she said. "There every year.·· she said. "This help member councils with is ought to be lots of good local year we're trying to set up a con­ their planning and skills campaigns and fights for seats. sultative body of interested par­ development - we'd like to Post-secondary education will ties to address the issue ... help them in getting realistic be a major issue.·· Brown said that CFS has ac­ plans underway, sort of get The lobbying campaign will complished a lot in the past them on the right track," said centre around two or three ma­ year. "Last year's executive had Brown. • • SCUl\ATCi/LNS ~ jor issues. said Brown. some major successes - the Services is another area that 1 TAKE IT THEY'RE •pRO-urERs•. "We're going to do a lot of national forum, for one. the Brown anticipates will grow work on the international stu­ association with the national considerably. dent crisis especially," said consortium of graduate · "Travel Cuts is growing ex­ Brown. "There's been a 50 per students, and the National ponentially," she said.

TH9 ..,. ...."!", s. '"' J the E,.9- m us·e • Univ~rsity split 1n many Vol. 38, No. 14 The Mwe is published Last week myself and two other Muse staffers went to a Dining who live in town are indifferent to Winter Carnival. participating in ~ Friday during ·the Hall dance to celebrate the opening of Winter Carnival. Though we few of the events. iaD ·and winter semesters have all been in university for several years. it was the first time any Each group. residence students. town students. people from ~ the Council of the of us had been to a dance at Hatcher. What is more. apart from "across the road". all feel maligned. rejected. insular. and not Students• · Union, some CSU types, none of us knew a soul there. understood. Memorial University of While we may be an extreme example. I doubt that the Muse The CSU does what they can to break down barriers between NeWfoundland. staff is very unique. Most people probably don't notice it. but there students. but it is probably our own fault . The residence's make few are several huge divisions among students at this university. and efforts to make contacts with town students. Winter Carnival events 7'te Muse is a me~ rarely do their respective members meet. cater mainly to those who live on campus. and the engineers defen­ cl the Canadian Universi­ I've been at university for four years but I have never been to a siveness belies their good intentions. ty-.PreSs and adheres to residence function. The engineers don't realize that the CSU is A little communication on all sides wouldn't go astray. if° ~ a.JP · statement of holding important events on the other side of the road. Students everyone is to get tl)e maximum out of their university. )rlndples and code of .-hies.. The ·MIM staff NSeives tll4 right to edit editorial copy for length. ~ ea1on,. and population and to look for the your values. because in the Cruise Missiles sexist, racist. Disabled Day person, not the handicap. end, they are all you can call homophobic, and This year MOD II is hoping to your own. Dear Editor, M>eloUs content. Opi- have a total of 20 participants Respectfully I read with great interest Mr. Toope's clever article of nions ~··ed in the representative of most buildings Eddie T. Head MUie are not neceswily January 29. 1988 entitled Dear Editor, and departments/services on P.S. Despite this criticism. keep the the For those of you who know, "Canadians oppose cruise... I those of 611 staff. campus. Would you, or some­ up the high-calibre work!! or university · used the adjective "clever" in CSU, the and others who may not: one you work with, like to be administration. Memorial University of New­ one of these participants? It in­ describing Mr. Toope's article. foundland is striving towards Ed T. Head. as I hope to iII us trate t hat Letters to the editor volves one day of your time (ap­ may be forwarded to Box the development of a barrier­ proximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) As cartoonists. and especially although his facts are quite cor­ free campus; that is, a campus as satirists. we are quite open to rect. the analysis was oppor­ 118, Meinorial Unlveni- and may teach you lessons that 1Y. AlC 557, or tlte Mu. posing no obstacles towards the last a lifetime! We need your criticism. and we welcome in­ tunistic and misleading. ~~ TSC 2001.· academic careers of handicap­ help to make this project a suc­ telligent. constructive criticism. Mr. T oope first called into However. we do not feel that ped students. The university's cess. question the validity of a poll administration and the disables' If you would like to get in­ your argument against our taken across Canada by peace Ymr: students' organization at MUN, volved. and we sincerely hope "New hope in Learning .. was activists on the day of the first Bob Hllett ..... y .... MOD II, are working together to you will, please contact our of­ either constructive or justified. cruise missile test of this year. Hlicl Harley this end. fice (room 1046 of the Science It seems to us that you con­ Mr. Toope is quite correct in For MOD II this means centrated on the last panel of pointing out that direct com­ ftalM::dcln ~ Building, extension 737-8272) 8.-end l(jefte reviewin·g building plans, sug­ on or before Monday .. February the cartoon and did not place it parison to Gallop polls are in­ in the context for which it was ~~... gesting alternative ways of do­ 1. We have information pam­ valid. Gallop polls select a sam­ lporaEdlmr: ing things, and generally just be­ phlets, a report of last year's intended. Racism is a terrible af­ ple of the population randomly ...... ,.Tobin ing there to help members cope Wheelchair Awareness Day fliction and. as you say. "our in order that they may ...... with the demands of university program, and friendly, inform­ responsibility is to condemn statistically infer what the Cana­ Dll'ren GoodJeal" life . Carrying out these tasks re­ ed people who will be glad to racism every time it occurs ... If dian population on the whole •rl••·~ quires a serious commitment of hear from you. you had read the cartoon more believes. The cruise poll can on­ Call Reimer time and energy by members of thoroughly. you would have ly make the claim that of the Olllce~ With best wishes. the group. realized that what we were at­ 5.000 polled. 80% opposed Cil'el Woolpr Michael Ralph ., None of these goals may be tempting to do was condemn the cruise test. Extrapolation to ...... Secretary - MOD II Debbie Smkh realized, however, without the racism. not condone it. and do the rest of Canadians would be Sharon Cull Distribution Manager: co-operation and support of the so in a satirical way. invalid . Chairman - Wheelchair £d Martin general university population. But perhaps it would be bet­ Mr. T oope then goes on to Awareness Day project Contributors: In an effort to encourage these ter if we explained the cartoon state "would Canadians have qualities MOD II will be spon­ Rascism? as it was intended. In the first been more willing to brave such Annette Gibbons soring a Wheelchair Awareness 'four panels we attempted to an appearance of opposing Nancy Smith Day on Friday, February 12. Dear Editor, show the Vietnam War as it ap­ peace if. for instance. they had Jeff Paddock peared through the eyes of Brian Sheppard On that day selected members It seems to me that the world been openly informed that the Robin Braffett someone who was close to it. of the university community will is an imperfect place consider­ Canadian Peace Alliance con­ Paul Brown be asked to spend a day in a ing the wars, hunger. disease The last two panels are more or tains in its folds the Canadian Brian Moores wheelchair while carrying out, and racial prejudice that run less seen through the Peace Congress. the national Michael Dominic insofar as possible, their routine rampant today. Fortunately we professor's point of view. a view affiliate of the Soviet controlled Dean Collett tasks. For professors Stephen are not cursed by the first three which is representative of the and financed (and KGB in ­ Sharon Molloy Tomblin (Political Scier;iC!e), but racial prejudice is our cons­ current stereotypical image of fested) World Peace Council ... Peter Buckingham Tolson Chatman (Ph9sical tant companion. As a relevant the Vietnam War and the Viet­ the CPC actually occupies a Andy Cook Education and Athletics), Mur­ example I refer to the "comic" namese people as seen through position on the steering com­ Gill Power David Salter ray Charters (School of Music), strip ""Newhope in Learning". American media. especially mittee of the Alliance". current films. The Vietnamese Kelly Nelmes Rosemary Ommer (History), In it the cartoonist showed a Mr. T oope has managed to Anne Burke character was not the object of and George Mnimis (Computer Vietnamese student with a gun insinuate that the Cruise missile D. Roy MacDonald Science) that meant attending to his head. Tasteless and our satire as much as was the poll and the CPA agenda is classes and lectures from a sickening are words that came gung-ho. ..kill a commie for communist inspired and con­ wheelchair when they took part to mind. You have shunned mommy" professor. trolled. What he neglected to in this project last year. Other your responsibility by printing it. We would also like to add point out was that the CPC are Aclvertl.tng: participants included represen­ My point is that even though we that we take great offence at be­ just one of 11 national Dereck Drodge (737-763:>1 tatives of Nova Services, The cannot correct all of the world's ing called racist and tasteless. members, and 23 regional Circulation 10,000 Gazette, The Muse, the Council racial problems, we must all do And what's wrong with being members who sit on the steering Printer - of the Students' Union, and our individual parts. Our sickening? It's all in the name of committee. The national Robinson Blackmore University Works; up to a total \ responsibility is to condemn fun and we do not intentionally members include Project MutJePhone of 13. racism every time it occurs. In­ try to offend anyone. We insult Ploughshares. Anglican (709) 737-8919 The chairs were donated by directly the Muse promoted it. everyone impartially. Church Public Social Respon­ National Advertising local institutions and companies You at the Muse have an ad­ Michael Dominic sibility Unit, Canadian Labour Campus Plus while MOD II members provid­ ded responsibility because your Dean Collett Congress, World Federalists, 124 Merton Street, 3rd Floo1 ed supervision and instruction opinions are heard by so many. Creators of and Voice of Women. Are we Toronto. Ontario to first-time users. Participants An apology to the Vietnamese "New hope in Learning" to assume that there is a hidden M4S-2Z2 asked their students and people is in order. To get a unionist, Christian or feminist Typesetting associates to be more conscious laugh at the expense of others is P. S. Haven't you euer laughed agenda as well. June Harris d the needs of the disabled. to commit a moral crime. Refire at a Newfie joke? and others

• ,.rm, I, ~- THm .... continued from page 4 fended every woman in the gym with several lines of "Swing Mr. Toope then asks the Low". Well Heidi, isn't that question of how the CPA. in a special? The only thing worse democratic world. can justify af­ 111111111-tL~ than a confused "sexist" (our filiating itself with the CPC. His second word) is a fake. use of the term democratic is "feminist" (a new word, Heidi). appropriate. for in a democratic If you were offended by that government the people rule. song, well I must suggest that and whether we like it or not. Student participation could you get out more. How did you some Canadians will support a know they were talking about Soviet agen·da. as some will women in the line "a band of support an American agenda. benefit from increased dialogue virgins coming after me". There The CPA has chosen not to ex­ were many femafes on the clude certain Canadians Grand March. Do you think because of their political beliefs. By PATRICK CURRAN affairs but with other pursuits. whether the average student. these girls were also singing to do otherwise would be Those attending Memorial appear academic or social. In addition little The question remaining is how to about female virgins? And even to be among the most participatory of undemocratic and reeks of Mc­ provision has been made for the for­ transform a loose structure of clubs if they were, so what, the next Carthyism. We would become all students in campus political ac­ mulation and discussion of ideas bet­ and societies into an effective medium tivities in Canadian universities. The ween council and the student body line simply says "coming forth no better than the Soviet society for the discussion and formulation of council elections of last winter witness­ beyond that of annual elections and policy and information. Presently the to carry me home", what's so which we criticize for their lack ed over :~o per cent voter turnout. a occasional referenda. What is lacking constitution provides little more than bloody vulgar about that. of plurality. high number by National standards. It is a forum for the transfer of informa· the basic rules for governing such Oops ... sorry Heidi, I didn't is my belief. however. that this figure tion between the elite and the mass. A associations. While there is a provi­ The issue of whether Cana­ mean to say "bloody". There dians should cancel further can be substantially improved upon. convergence of the two will take place sion for emergency meeting of council provided the council changes its ap­ only when a means has been at the request of club presidents. it is are many far worse songs that cruise tests should be debated proach toward increased student established for this transfer. I believe rarely. if ever used. Beyond a re­ could have been sung. and judged by its merit. not awareness of its activities. history may teach us a lesson in this in­ quired annual clubs and societies con­ I have three new words for The Council of the Students' Union obscured by arguments that in­ stance. ference in October. there is little op­ you Heidi which are "obnox­ volve red-baiting through the plays an important and intrical part of In the 1950s Newfoundland faced portunity for an open forum between student life at Memorial University. ious". "prejudiced" and "sensa­ engineered omission of relevant the problem of a stunted political council and other student organiza­ Each and every student supports and development . Premier Smallwood tions . Clearly some change is tionalist". Go on, say them facts . ~intains this body whose elected found the development of the pro­ necessary. Heidi. I know you can. What do Sincerely. and administrative arms represent the vince hindered by the lack of local The council should amend its con­ these words have to do with this primary concerns of its members. Geoff Carre government and similar community stitution to provide for a regular forum Therefore it is the duty and right of organizations. He recognized the im­ between campus groups and the ex­ letter? Well, Heidi, absolutely Nfld. / Lab. representative every student to become involved in portance of these quasi-political struc· ecutive. This forum should be com­ nothing. Wait now, let's put to the CPA their council's affairs. This participa· tures in the formulation and execution prised of the presidents of all societies them together and we have tion may take the form of anything of government policy and every effort regardless of their nature. and per· "obnoxious prejudiced sensa­ from running for a position. to voting was made to foster the development form a consultative function on all tionalist''. Now, what do these More Engineer's when the opportunity is given. Always of these organizations. perhaps CSU policy. As its chief purpose is for complaints remember your opinion is important. representing his greatest contribution the discussion and airing of varied opi· words have to do with my especially when you are paying for the to the welfare of the province nion. this body shall perform no ad­ response. Still nothing. But Dear Editor. privilege of being a member of the Smallwood's example may well be ex­ ministrative function beyond that of they are attention grabbers, CSU tended to the problem faced by the an exchange of information. Indirectly highly offensive. and do not A very disturbing article ap­ Unfortunately. however. too few Students' Union. Fortunately the elected. performing a consultative peared in a recent Muse. students do take part. While MUN CSU does not have to develop these role. this second body would compli· add to the legitimate points of thoughtfully titled "Irresponsi­ may rank highest among Canadian organizations for they are already pre· ment the council. broadening its base. this letter. Now Heidi, compare ble Engineers". This insulting universities in student participation it is sent in the form of clubs and societies thereby increasing the legitimacy of ihese three words, and the not enough . Each year the CSU on campus. CSU policy. words you have learned from article made several good spends thousands of your dollars in an Memorial has the advantage of the article you published last points. unfortunately most of effort to keep you informed and en­ numerous associations representing a There is still the problem of getting the points illustrated actuall~' courage your participation . For the significant portion of the student the groups to participate. to become week "imbeciles ... charging describe the author. At the end most part. as the recent referendum body. These associations rely on the part of the campus political process rhinoceros ... large children" of this brave and powerful arti­ on fee increases. and the public forum support of the Students· Union to offer although I doubt many would object and so forth. See the on post -sec o ndary funding their various services. Indeed. these given the opportunity. Nonetheless resemblance. Your words are cle was a brave and powerful demonstrate. these efforts have fail­ groups require ratification by Council some associations may be hesitant. I signature "H. H ... . To let the ed. The problem for council is how to both to qualify for financial assistance believe this could be addressed by also highly offensive. attention world know. this is how "H. H ... improve its relations with the majority and to conduct their affairs on cam­ making council support of clubs and grabbing, and do not serve any feels and that he/ she is not of the student body. While extensive pus. While these associations are not societies contingent on their participa­ purpose but to insult. It's a good promotion is being used it is hardly afraid to say it {but for God's necessarily political or issue oriented. tion in the new body or forum. thing I've been taught to turn enough and some other means must their very existence represents a level whatever it may come to be called . By the other cheek, otherwise I sake don't print the full name), be attempted. of politicization. Most have elected ex­ drawing more active. involved people Yet. everything is quite The difficulty lies in a communica­ ec u t i v es . ho Id reg u I a r g e n e r a I into the campus political process. would be tempted to use my ~ understanda.~le on the surface tions gap between the CSU and the meetings. and possess a number of council can change its appearance of three words the same way you body politic . This may be attributed in members. They have all the criteria for elitism. providing an effective medium After all. t~e engineers die used yours. part to an unstable population that is becoming the intermediary body that for the exchange and discussion of Anyway Heidi, I think I've storm a major internationa. primarily concerned not with student b-idges the gap between Council and opinion and policy. forum. absolutely devastate thi:.; made my point. Even though country's image (let alone the what my colleagues did was not university or the province). fold. Since you are a master of terrupted ... by pounded {their than anyone realized. Also, exactly right, "two wrongs don't ·raped. killed. tortured innocent this art of overreaction. I {the hats) on the doors of the gym." although my English skills are make a right" (that's a good one children. and left poor Peter typically illiterate enginee!) As tempting as it was. it was naturally weak, may I humbly to remember), Heidi). As a Fenwick in tears. Imagine what have a few choice words for not their intention to devastate suggest you add ".. . and now summary, I leave you with the they {meaning the saddest you. However. before I start, the forum. and get thrills from the country is in deep mourn­ word "maturity", say it Heidi, engineers) would do if they "H. H." is rather impersonal so the screams of politicians. Also ing ... relations with Bolivia "maturity". Now please try to found out who H.H. really was. for the purposes of this letter I no one purposely pounded on have sunk to an all time low ... " recognize that in attaining this Well, this poor person would am going to call you. . .. oh. •I the door. they were banging It sort of seems to fit in with the word "maturity" in· life it is ac­ have to leave town, and even don't know. say, ... maybe, ... their hats against the concrete rest of your article. ceptable to purposely relax your then, it would be 50I 50 that the perhaps - "Hiedi". Call it a walls. "The engineering f acuity guard from time to time. It engineers would find him/her hunch. You see Heidi the pounding should ban the Grand March. doesn't mean that you are not and slowly kill them. lsn 't that The first word for Hiedi is is part of the Grand March, after They should apologize." this word "mature". It simply what engineering is all about? "misleading" can you say all, it seems to work better than This really hurt, Heidi. I know means that we are secure Ok. H.H .. this response is "misleading"? Well you'd better a bunch of guys running around you don't think much of enough to try things which are well deserved following years of learn it quickly Hiedi, because in dead silence (notice the ef­ engineering, but how many not understood (and hence ignorance on your part and your article certainly was. Here fects of doing that the next time professors did you see leading condemned) and not be in­ people like you. As an engineer are some examples of this you are at a funeral march). the march? What do you think? timidated. Do not judge anyone who was not on the Grand word: There we have a course "Grand unless "you have walked a mile March. I can initially say that I "They were warned that a "MUN's image ... destroyed March 5231 "? The Grand in their moccasins." did not support my colleagues debate would be happening ...... the entire city was watching March is not an activity of the And that's it for me, I enjoyed in proceeding to carry the would they please not disturb " Faculty, and therefore not con­ this Heidi, I hope you learned a Grand March through the it ... MUN's image was supported trolled by it. I already stated that . lot, I hope some of your friends forum. It was not in the best Yes, the engineers were told if we believe Linda Frum, and apologies have been made, but did too. I gotta go, there's a taste, and I believe this was later of the debate, and they were call me ignorant (after all, I am you are not going to receive one "Techniques Of Doll Raping" realized by those involved. told it was to run from 1:00 to an engineer) but has the TSC from the Dean. conference on in our cafeteria. Consider also that letters of 2:00. I am advised by a reliable­ gym received new fire regula­ The second word for you One parting thought, you really apology have been forwarded source that the engieers arrived tions for 200, 000 people? I Heidi is "sexist". Either you are should get out more Heidi. It to the politicians and the CSU. upon the scene around 2: 15. know they didn't telecast or a "sexist" or we have to go back W

TMl..,.,.,_,s.1• .S More Letters dancing, chanting and lighting Court of Canada's decision, ly, the middle aged, the youth, equality, this is not justice, this is lighters. "American Pie" was believe abortion is murder. the children, and the unborn \A/Tong! Equality is responsibili­ Congratulate Barry done so well that the crowd ask- Canada was built on justice, will always exist as long as I can ty. : ed for it again. justice for all. We will not breathe the air that my God has Abortion is irresponsibility, Dear Editor, I'm sure I'm not alone in say­ tolerate child abuse, child provided. distasteful and against the moral I'd like to congratulate Barry ing that the night wouldn't have molesting, or ch~ld murder. I have always believed in views on which Newfoundland Canning on the excellent per­ been the success it was without Before Henry Morgentaler women's liberation, I never was built. God help us if this formance he gave Saturday in Barry. establishes his way of life in thought that I as a male was decision is allowed to stand. the TSC gym. I have never en­ Sincerely. Newfoundland, the Maple Leaf superior to a female. I have For God's sake. write your joyed a performer at a super Susan Marshall will fly upside down! been taught, I have learned, member of Parliament and de­ TSC Nite to te extent I enjoyed We must return to what and I have experienced the fact mand this travesty of justice be Barry Canning. morality common sense, and that women are in every way corrected. It must be a very good feeling Abortion common decency dictates. equal to men. The Supreme to know that you have the Canada has. and always will be Court. however. disputes this Sincerely. charisma to move a gym pack­ Dear Editor, an example of democracy and and claims that birth resides in Frank Hall Jr. ed full of people to singing, Regardless of the Supreme freedom. Freedom of the elder- the choice of women. This is not An Ontario-born Nflder

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By Lynn Marchildron Ontario Universities) that they· tew years to refine and enhancei Jackson says the high cost of Universities will be tempted In Richard Johnston's do not wish to increase the program to ensure that :housing presents another bar­ to abandon their chosen routes dreams. universities in the next enrollments of first year at all finances are not a barrier to ob ~ rier to access and the Ontario to go after money that. the decade will evolve backwards to and want a slight decline in tne· taining a post-secondary educa­ Student Assistance Program government refuses to give the middle ages. . number of students coming in." tion in Ontario." (OSAP) does not provide ade­ them in the form of base According to the Ontario says Johnston. quate assistance to cover this operating grants, says Lyn McLeod. Ontario's NOP education critic univer­ "It's no solution to saddle you' cost. Johnston, who adds it is like minister of colleges and univer­ sities then were the key to with even more debt in the form McLeod says one of her goals dangling "carrots in the face of sities. says however. that the "holding together the values of of your loan to for the next decade is making universities to enter various repayments~just government is committed to society. and keeping us human put a roof over your head to at­ Ontario colleges and univer­ kinds of programs that the funding any university that in­ and civilized during a time when tend .college. I think most critics sities truly accessible. particular­ government has in mind." creases its enrollment by more all the pressures are going in the of the OSAP system could ly to mature. native and fran­ than three per cent. McLeod other direction ." argue that we should be trying cophone students. In order - to be relevant~ calls this an "unprecedented Now. Johnston says. univer­ to figure out ways to reduce ".Our concern is to discover Johnston .says universities must commitment" which will help sities are losing their autonomy your debt burden and not which people are under­ fight "the:trends toward aliena­ universities that can increase to more and more targetted always look into solutions that represented. what are the bar­ tion and isolation in our societ~ enrollment "deal with some of provincial funding for special would increase it." riers to their obtaining a post­ that are caught up in this the internal pressures of manag­ projects and they are closing Jackson says both the NDP secondary education and to technocracy that we are so ing to set up new programs and their doors on an increasing and the Progressive Conser­ begin to address those," says much involved with." depending on the faculty to do number of students who either vatives would like to see the McLeod. adding the govern­ The NDP critic says if the that." can't afford it or whose marks removal of the 8-term limit and ment is prepared to provide government doesn't devote are too low to meet rising en­ a review in the way in which targetted funding to remove more money to base operating trance requirements. parental assets are calculated. Cam Jackson. provincial PC these barriers. grants, Ontario universities "I am very afraid of what's go­ McLeod counters that the education critic. agrees that ac­ But even if the government is won't have enough money to ing to happen with the whole government has already in­ cessibility is the largest single successful. Johnston speculates. do even that. question of accessibility ... says creased OSAP's budget by $25 problem facing universities to­ that the university system will Johnston. million. mostly for grants. and day and it can only be solved no longer serve a useful need in "The . final judgement- is Next year. a 10 to 20 per cent provided an additional $5 through increased funding. He society. if current trends con­ easy." says Johnston. "You just ·increase in university applica­ million to assist 10.000 part­ says the provincial govern tinue. have to look at how much we're tions is expected with both . time students. ment's commitment to univer­ Johnston says universities ;pending per capita on pos1 students graduating from both "As the needs change we 're sities is about $15 million less are slowly letting go of their ;econdary education in this pro­ grade 12 and 13 applying for constantly searching for ways to than what most university critics autonomy each time they apply .vince compared to other pro­ admission. change the system ... says say is needed to minimally for specific programs that are in­ vinces and we still are.not where "Universities have all McLeod. "and we're going to maintain the existing level of itiated and funded by the we should be which is, as th~ reported to COU (Council of continue as we have in the past services. government. richest province. number one."

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By RLEY The annual two-week Winte al is happening ag Gord Pittman. Vice-Presi mmunications fo1 said that as far as he could t s going pretty well "There ·s been lots of cont over some events that's normal ... he said. "E g·s been going oi smoothly - we·ve got lots ol need people worki which helps a lot.·· An example of the contr as the Chug-a-lug which house teams compete ho can drink a set beer in the least time. Bowat d Barnes of lifting 1 early. and wanted them disq Barnes was penali2 won by a handy 14 seconds "Bowater hasn't iost the arnival competitic years. and now. with Barnes I don't see how the up ... said Pittman. There was also a spot of er the snow frolic - apparently braked too long. van. but the detail available. Elsewhere. according to the Carnival has I well. The Thomson Student as packed on TSC was a good turnout to the R orror Picture Shoi gym was packed on Ta lent ht. "I did hear some complam t the pnce of TSC think that's unreasonable. n"t too much to I bands.·· said Pittman. "Probably most complaints om people who jus use the Breezeway. not see 1 s ... he said. Finandallv. the Carnivals be doing pretty WE

~ said. "Because of TSC Nite. are looking good. depends on what kind of a er et for the band Fri The main target for the C as been the resider ing a few complaints from o bers of the stude1 "Well. ifs because nowher campus have you living together like that. l almost a family residence ... said Pittman. "The Clubs and Societiesc a lot more involve< "It seems that the only event1 t non-residence pe numbers are the night-time. c events ... Among other events. the I alkman .contest is on the weekend. Pittman sai ould be a barrel of Ifs also going to be a long there's been 43 ac Pittman said some of those ruck. however. "Joodyear. Brown and Brian Moores

By H E LEY >{Winter alis happening again. ~e-Presid mmunications for the CSU. could tell going pretty well. over some events. but I hear ·s been going off relatively ced people working with us.

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By RLEY The annual two-week Winter val is happening again Gord Pittman. Vice-Pres ommunications for the CSU. said that as far as he could tel s going pretty well "There's been lots of con~ over some events. but I hear that's normal... he said. " fa~ g's been going off relatively smoothly - we've got lots of e: 'need people working with us. which helps a lot ... An example of the controi as the Chug-a-lug contest. in which house teams compete .l'ho can drink a set amount of. beer in the least time. Bowater d Barnes of lifting their bottles early. and wanted them disqu Barnes was penalized. but still won by a handy 14 seconds "Bowater hasn't lost the Wf::arnival competition in eight years. and now. with Barnesa~I don't see how they can catch up." said Pittman. There was also a spot of bodfer the snow frolic - someone apparently braked too long infvan. but the details were not available. Elsewhere. according to Pi the Carnival has been going well. The Thomson Student as packed on TSC Nite. there was a good turnout to the R orror Picture Show. and the gym was packed on Ta lent ht. "I did hear some complaint t the price of TSC Nite. but I think that's unreasonable. n't too much to pay for six bands ... said Pittman . "Probably most co mplaints~om people who just wanted to use the Breezeway. not see t s... he said. Financiallv .. the Carnival 5'e ,.be doing pretty well. Pittman said. "Beca~se of TSC Nite. are looking good. It all really depends on what kind of a cr1 get for the band Friday (FM) ... The main target for the Cai as been the residences. caus­ ing a few complaints from otl mbers of the student body. "Well. it's because nowhere campus have you got people living together like that. Y1 almost a family feeling in residence ... said Pittman . "The Clubs and Socie tiesco~ alot more involved ... he said. "It seems that the only eventslnon-residence people out in numbers are the night-time. events ... Among other events. the I~ \\•alkman contest is coming up on the weekend. Pittman said ould be a barrel of laughs ... It"s also going to be a long . !here's been 43 acts entered. Pittman said some of those Uck. however. inter• Carnival SWEATSHIRTS · Only $15.00

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By BERNARD TOBIN some poor shot selection and points to lead the St. Mary·s. built up a 35-27 lead at half­ Cindy Flynn added 16. King Memorial University's time. was the top scorer for Memorial women's basketball team saw The second half was all St. with 12 points while Mercedes their record fall to 2-8 after a Mary's With the help of some Luby netted 11. pair of weekend losses to the St. terrific play from guard Cindy Mary's Huskies. Flynn and some fine shooting With four games remaining in On Saturday. the ladies by Cathy Callaghan St. Mary's the season. Normore is confi­ played a strong game. but came led by as much as 20 points and dent that his tram can bounce out on the losing side of a 75-74 breezed to a 72-55 win. back after the losses. score. Memorial coach Gl~n Nor· "We have a lot of good more said his team was simply athletes on this team ... said Nor­ Cathy Flynn led the Huskies out-matched by the St. Mary's more. "Ifs a very young team with 19 points while Sharon squad. and we 'II be better next year ... King had a game high 23 points "St. Mary's simply have a bet­ for MUN Carina Sutton scored ter team ... he said. 'They have The team has four games re­ 16 points in a losing cause better players who play with maining in the regular schedule. great intensity ... They will be in action again on On Sunday. Memorial took February 13 when they play the early lead on a basket by Normore said his team was host to the University of Prince Sharon King at the 2: 121 mark out-hustled by a hungry opposi­ Edward Island in the first game of the first half. MUN enjoyed a tion . of a two game series. 22-20 lead after King hit two foul shots at the 14:28 mark. "Turnovers hurt us a lot ... he The team will finish up the Play opened up towards the said. "We were unable to re­ regular schedule the following end of the first half. but bound and we couldn't get our weekend when they play a pair Memorial could not sustain the outside game going." of games against the University lead. St. Mary's capitalized on a of New Brunswick in New rash of MUN turnovers and Angie Hutchinson netted 20 Brunswick. Men's team victorious in AUAA volleyball - 2nd overall

By ANDY COOK mance on Friday: Coach Genge was pleased with Memorial's men's volleyball "The match started off slow his teams performance. team improved their record to when we lost the first two games "We played a lot more 10-3. and took sole possession but. in the last three games we unified in Saturday's match as Mercedes Luby scores on a lay-up as Allyson Gushing of of second place in Atlantic put it together. We made line­ compared to Friday's perfor­ University's Athletic Associa­ up changes and picked on their mance. we played better as a St. Mary's looks on. Photo by Paul Brown tion play this weekend. They weaker players. It paid off in the team," he said. beat the University of New end because we thoroughly "We had some players who Brunswick 3-2 on Friday with beat them in the end." were real assets during the Sports Trivia scores of 15-13. 17-15. 15-6. On Saturday Memorial com­ match like Craig White and 15-4. and 15-6. pleted its sweep of UNB with Roger Butler. Also Don Stevens By DAVID SALTER Coach Dean Genge com­ scores of 16-14. 15-10. 11-15. and Brian King provided ex­ 1. Has the New Jersey franchise ever made the NHL's play-offs? mented about his team ·s perfor- and 15-4 in a 3-1 victory. cellent defence for us." 2 . Where did L A Kings coach Robbie Ftorek play his amateur hockey"? In Friday's match, Memorial's 3 . What former MUN goalie played in the NHL"> Scott Stevens was the player of the game. Don Stevens provid­ 4 . What NHL teams did 1980 Olympic hero Jim Craig play for'? ed necessary defence to earn 5 . Who was team Canada's captain on the 1984 Olympic hockey team'? the honor on Saturday. 6 What team won the first ever Super Bowl? Memorial has two tour­ 7 Name the four blacks presently playing in the NHL. naments left in Halifax and 8 . Name the only Canadian skier to win the mens' world cup. Moncton before the AUAA championships on March sixth. 9 What two teams didn't join the NHL when the WHA and the NHL merged i 1979? Coach Genge says that Memorial has a chance to take 10. What pro hockey team did Mt Pearl Blades coach Terry Ryan play for? first place overall if they win 11. Name the Triple A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. their next two series, and if. 12. Who was the first manager of the Montreal Expos? Dalhousie loses their next two. 13. What team traded Kareem Abdul Jabbar to the L.A. Lakers? When asked about the future 14. Who won the National League Rookie of the Year in 1977? prospects of the team in the playoffs, coach Genge said; 15. What Canadian born pitcher had seven 20 win seasons? "We'll more than likely meet 16. What four Canadians played major league baseball last season? either UNB or Moncton in the 17. Name the only pitcher to win 20 games for a Canadian-based team? playoffs. I feel UNB will be our 18. What Newfoundland native was second in goals and led in power-play goal greatest challenge, even though for the 1975· 76 Washington Capitals? \Ale haven't lost to either UNB or 19. Has a Montreal Expo ever hit 40 or more homers? Moncton yet this year. If the 20. Name the only NHL Division in which all of its teams have made the Stanle team keeps playing like it is Cup fmals? now, there is a good chance we'll make the finals."

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. Answers •••. 1. Yes when they were the Colorado Rockies in 1978. Newfoundland gymnast and figure 2 . St. Mary's 3. Doug· Grant (Detroit & St. Louis) skater do well on the mainland 4. Atlanta, Boston - tional competitor. :;katers from across Canada. 5. Dave Tippit (now with the Hartford Whalers) Michael Hood, from Cygnus Gymnastics Club - SL John's, Mike will continue to study Placing 12th after figures a 9th 6. The Green Bay Packers lead York University to a gold and train at York and will be place finish after his compulsory 7. Ray Neufeld. Pokey Reddick. Grant Fuhr. Tony McKegney medal team award at the Mac­ representing Newfoundland at short program brought him to 8. Steve Podborski Master Invitational Gymnastic the National Gymnastic Cham­ 10th place. A long program in­ 9. The Birmingham Bulls and the Cincinnati Stingers Competition on Jan. 23. pionships in Hamilton in May. cluding a triple lutz jump had him 7th in the Freeskate portion 0. The WHA's Minnesota Fighting Saints Michael is one of this years reci­ Gold medal winner was lvo pients of the Provincial Athlete Horak from the University of which gave him his 8th place 11. Syracuse Chiefs Assistance Grant and is attend­ Toronto. finish. ~ 2. Gene Mauch ing York and training with the At the recent Canadian Dwayne will be returning to 13. Milwaukee Bucks National Gymnastic team under Figure· Skating Championships Newfoundland next month to 14. Andre Dawson (Montreal Expos) the coaching of Tom Zuiic and held in Victoria. B.C. Dwayne begin a series of guest ap­ 15. Fergie Jenkins Naosaki Masaaki. Power of Stephenville placed pearances at various skating Mike won the silver medal for 16. Terry Puhl (Astros). Doug Frobel (Indians). Kirk McKaskill (Angels). Roi Bth overall in a field of 17 junior dub carnivals. Ducey (Toronto) overall performance with a total of 50.25 pts. Individual marks 17. Ross Grimsley (Montreal Expos. 1978) ' were 1st on floor with 9.0. 4th 18. Tony White on sommels with iB. 80 for 6th 19. No on rings. 8. 7 for 5th on vault. 20. The Norris Division: Chicago (won three cups). Detroit (won sewn cups) . 8 .2 for 6th on parallel bars and Toronto (won two cups). St. Louis (made the finals in 1968. 69. 70) . Min 8.55 for 2nd on high bar. York's nesota (made the finals in 1981) total was 147 .50 points the team gold. Bob Godden. Mike's previous coach from Cygnus. attended the meet. which saw York competing against Univer­ sity of Toronto. Queen's University. University of Western Ontario and Mac­ Master University. Bob was ex­ tremely impressed by Michael's improvement and was told by Tom Zuiic that Michael has everythinq it takes to be a na-

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By ROBIN WHITAKER From this point Carroll usher~ tious side. There is an element Forced Entries makes great are interested in the early '70s Forced Entries. the latest us through his addiction blurred of name dropping, which runs easy reading: Carroll's style art scene, Jim Carroll, drugs, book by New York poet Jim existence as he makes his namE from his working for Andy coaxes the eye along the page. poetry, or just a good leisure Carroll (you know. that guy in the legendary downtown art Warhol to his meeting Bob It is at times insightful, at times read, it is worth picking ·up Forc­ who sang about people who scene of New York in the early Dylan at poetry readings. He bizarre, sometimes funny, and ed Entries from Penguin for died) . makes an interesting se­ 70s: the parties he goes to. the also has the obligatory room at generally very original. If you $8.95. quel to his prior work Basketball people he hangs out with, the Diaries. which according to the heroin he shoots, his amuse­ bio . information inside the ments. his uppers. his downers, cover of Forced Entries "is his work, the happenings and ~ei~~~~;~;:::t:~e~:::::: ,...... i widely regarded as an the other every-day anomalies (whether real or just a figment of l underground classic." that he encounters. my imagination), seem to Not having read his earlier Roughly the first two thirds of disappear in the second section work. I feel unqualified to affirm the book is devoted to his intox­ of the book, entitled 'The Move whether or not the book icated existence and participa­ To California' which describes deserves such an illustrious tion in the 'scene', which he the trials and tribulations of the description. describes with a grace and ease detox program that Carroll Subtitled The Downtown with words that are the gift of undertakes in an attempt to get Diaries: 1971-1973. Forced only a true poet. his life and work back onto :.. Entries is a collection from Car­ While each entry constitutes some semblance of a stable { ...... ;._:····· roll's journals of that period. footing. ;~: ·. :·:'.~:'.'.?:::::=::.· part of a kind of chronological .;:< t?t!?:·::·: :::::: albeit in a slightly altered form. gallery, each is also equally as Carroll explains in an capable of standing alone as an The final part of the book, author's note at the beginning of individual work of art. From his 'Back To New York' chronicles the book. description of holding crab the poet's return to the big city The first entry takes place on races (and we are not talking (after having been given the ~=. Carroll's 20th birthday. when about sea-dwelling crustaceans omens of the appearance of a after scoring with the twenty here), to transvestite Puerto- severed goat's leg and a fat bat) , dollars his aunt sent him as a Rican dope dealers, to Allen and his struggle to stay drug free present (and getting an extra Ginsberg's experience with a (with the exception of mari­ five dollar bag thrown in to r u n away high -powered juana, because "If God didn't boot). he notes that since he vibrator, to his witness of an at- want us to smoke grass, he hadn't planned to live this long. tempted murder by drowning in .wou1dn 't have put movie he.'d better decide what to de a fish tank at a methadone theatres. on His green earth".). next. clinic, Carroll is always the poet; The final entry recounts a sym­ In the end he reasons that "If describing things in vivid and bolic struggle with a remnant of you haven't died by an age unexpected ways. The catch- his days of addiction, which I thought predetermined througr phrase is a total stranger to him. will not spoil for any readers by the ltiming of your abuses and If there is any criticism to be describing here. Suffice it to say excesses then what else is left made, it is that Carroll tends at that Carroll emerges the but to start another diary?" times to be a little on the preten- cleaner. Og offers sample By BOB HALLETT artists pay homage to punk, jazz just reeks of old amps and cold Anyone who reads 'Rolling and sixties pop, with lots of basements. ''Not True", by the Stone' magazine can find out stops in between. Ten Commandments is great who are the hottest under­ Side 1 opens with Hamilton's tribute to teenage romance. ground acts in the U.K. or the Dik Van Dykes, who bash out The best of them all though, is Bounders BBQ U.S .A . However finding out an ode to curling (of all things) . Colour Me Psycho's "Black what Canada has to offer can be Much of the rest of the !p's first Corvair". Not only is it a nifty By BOB HALLETT The night's big moment of a much harder task, despite side is consumed by more or­ car tune, but there is an old Far­ Dog Meat Barbecue haven't applause came after a tuneful Newfoundland's supposed pro­ thodox performers, like the fisa organ floating through the played together in St. John's for parody of the gosp~I standard ximity to the mainland. Stinging Hornets from Van­ background that just sets it right a long time. So it was a real "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", Right now one of the best couver, and Montreal's off. relief to see them back in action sung acapela. Despite what ways to find out what the Cana­ Mongols. The wierdest cut on the at Bounder's last weekend. seems to be a steady diet of dian underground has to offer is· record is from one E. J. Brule Splitting the bill with Long cigarettes, Dog Meat BBQ. to check out the latest sampler The best of the whole lot are from Montreal, who includes a Harbour's finest Dead Reckon­ vocalist has the mellow voice of from Montreal's Og Records, sludgebilly minimalists Deja whole array of bizarre, self­ ing, Dog Meat Barbecue took a baptist preacher, and the loud titled "It Came From Canada, · Voodoo, who contribute a created sounds in his song, all the stage about 9 :30, and pro­ applause from the crowd was as Volume 3". warped cover of the gospel the while singing like a lunatic. ceeded to play one of the much for his strong singing as The first two records in this standard "Bound For Glory" to If "It Came From Canada, longest sets I have ever heard for the tune's biting humor. collection set a high standard of the sampler. Seeing how they Volume 3" is any indication, no them play. Opening with the New bassist Paul lvany was both performance and record­ have drawn big crowds during one in Canada need fear free classic "No Talent", the group pretty good in his first outing ing quality (not always a priority tours in the maritimes, it seems trade. Because any country debuted a new set of slower­ with the band, although his ad­ on underground samplers), and odd the band has never made it with 'bands like the Dyk Van paced, mostly new material. dition probably makes Dog "Volume 3" is every bit as good. to St. John's. Dykes and ·Deja Voodoo is just The band hasn't played much Meat Barbecue · the heaviest While losing nothing for its The second side of the record going to be too wierd to con­ lately, and they were a bit ten­ band in the province. predecessors, it still manages to is a lot stronger, featuring band quer. tative on Friday night. For a Hopefully, with the band's set down new standards of with more of a rock influence. In band known for fast, satirical membership solidified again bizarreness and excitement. fact, the first three cuts on the You should be able to find garage punk, the BBQ was sur­ they will start playing out a little In the spirit of Og's founders, side are probably the best on the this Ip at Fred's Records on prisingly low-key. Solid trash­ more. They were a bit quiet' Deja Voodoo, the spirit 'of album. The Gruesomes (nam­ Duckworth St., but if not write bang numbers like "I Hate My when I saw them, but when rockabilly dominates the first ed after characters on an old Og Music, Box 182, Station F, Job" were missing in the set I the-y get going, they are side of the Ip. This is no hard Flintstones cartoon), thrash out Montreal, H3J 2Ll, and ask for saw. Maybe the band was just definitely a unique way to and fast rule, however, as other a tune titled "Your Lies", which a free catalogue. · saving them for later. spend an evening.

,.._..,.. P•wr S. I,. IJ The School of invites applications from graduates in arts, social sciences, humanities, engineering, Urban and natural sciences, etc., for its two-year f~rn fmru1fii . professional Master's Program. Regional The curriculum offers students a core of Planning planning courses and the opportunity to specialize in: (1) housing; (2) land use PHOTOS BY DARREN GOODYEAR Queen's University planning and community development; and INTERVIEWS BY GILL POWER at Kingston , (3) program planning and development. Other fields of specialization can also be 1. What do you think of arranged by the student. the Supreme Court ruling Please write or telephone on abortion? School of Urban and Regional Planning 2. Do you feel there is Queen's University enough spirit being Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6 (613) 545-2188 generated by the Winter Carnival?

'\ \ . .:--.,. 1· " i) j ' ' / ..,_,.,,. .. " ' "'~- { Video Dance Bar \ · Frank Palmer 17 George Street 579-3539 1. I agree with it actually SUNDAY-THURSDAY Women have the right to choose whether they want it 01 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. c not. 99 2. Among the dorms. ALL BRANDS BEER maybe. but not throughout the . FRIDAY Night Is Diamond Ring Night whole student body. Quality 14 kt. diamond ring will be given away during the evening. Suggested retail values $ 500-700. Robert Perry SATURDAY Night Is Balloon Night 1. Everyone has the right to choose whether to do the Catch the Cash??? Lord's work or the Devil's work. Dark 'n' Dirty Doubles 2. Sur(> . Captain Morgan (open to close) $2.98 S2 Cover charge 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Susan Critch 1. I don't agree with it. in cer­ //Go For It! tain cases it should be allowed. but I don't think people should be allowed to walk in off the It's a Great Course" street and have one. 2 . I think it's pretty good. When Dwight Mullins was attendins High School in Stephenvi~le 1 guess it's mostly for residence he was always interested in electronics. In fact, aptitude tests rev­ Jim Murphy ealed his ability in this area. "I was always picking at something 1. It depends on the situa­ anyway. that's where most of like a stereo or an engine, so tion. the action will be. that's why I went for it," 2 . From the events I've •~== Dwight says. helped out with. definitely. there are more people on the go ; Dwight went for the Electrical than last year. Engineering Technology pro­ gram at the Marine Institute. Since graduating in 1985, Dwight has been employed with the Marystown Shipyard where he is responsible for the electrical desjgn of ships. Nearly 80 percent of Dwight's time is spent designing and drafting - tasks he thoroughly enjoys.

Dwight is one of the many Marine Institute Electrical and Electronics graduates working in satisfying and challenging positions Susan Melendy throughout Newfoundland 1 . I'm pro-choice and it and Canada. "As far as I doesn't really involve me but know, everyone who gradu­ ated from the Electrical En­ Shirley Humber anyone who wants one should gineering Technology 1. I agree with it under some be able to have one. program has a good job," circumstances. 2 . I think people in residence Dwight says. 2 . Yes I do. I think there's alot probably love it but I don't of spirit. usually take part in it . Dwight's advice to students - - considering the Marine Institute's Electrical Engineering Technology program is "Go for it! It's a great course."

For More Information Contact: The Registrar's Office Marine Institute P.O. Box 4920, St. John's, N tld. AlC 5R3 (709) 778-0200 At the Grad House, 112 Wednesday, February 10: Orange Room trom l:UU p .m. - English Seminar Room, in the Military Road MOVIE NIGHT at the Grad 12:00 a .m . Beer and liquor Science Building S-4087. WANTED: A good home for a Friday, February 5: Enjoy a 2 House. This week's feature is $1 .50; shooters $1.25. Admis­ stray female one-year-old cat, for 1 Happy Hour at the bar Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece, sion is $2.00. Come on out and February 23, 24 & 25 grey and white with green eyes. from 5:00-9:00 p .m., then stick Dr. Strangeloue with Peter bring a friend. ID's for 19 are re­ The Canadian Red Cross will be Very affectionate. Needs a home desperately. Please call around for ~he return of DIVIN' Sellars. Doors open at 9:00 quired. holding a blood donor clinic at DUCK with Peter Narvaez, p.m. Movie starts at 10:00 p.m. the Hatcher House Dining Hall. 753-8927 or 737-8585, ask for Sandy Morris. Bryan Hen­ and admission is free! ID's re­ The MUN Film Society presents The clinic hours are 2:00-8:30 Susan. nessey and Rocky Wiseman. quired. the next film in their Winter p. m . each day. They have set a Band starts at 9:00 p.m .. ad­ 1988 program entitled The Of­ quota of 450 units of blood for LOST: 2 sheets of black and mission is $2.00 and ID's for 19 Thursday, February 11: En - ficial Story in the Engineering this three· day clinic. Everyone is white negatives during January in the TSC. Finder please call are required. joy 2 for 1 specials all night long! Theatre at 8:30 p.m. The filrh is invited to join the Life Saving This week hear the music of the in Spanish with English sub­ Team. Susan 726-7760. Saturday, February 6: DIVIN' Dave Panting Trio. Doors open titles. Admission is $3.00. DUCK continues. Doors open at 9:00 p.m .. admission is What's for dinner at 9:00 p .m., admission is $2.00 and ID's are required. Wednesday, February 10 Jerome? $2.00 and ID's for 19 are re­ There will be a poetry reading quired. Friday, February 5 by Libby Schiier, a Toronto­ P.C. MUN proudly presents ba s e d writer, editor and Barry Canning live in the reviewer, at 8:00.p.m. in the

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