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STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE a MELIORIST VOLUME 31, ISSUE 26, APRIL 3, 1997 ' Too Funny For Words PBA lose three in By Michelle Matula ter the first chorus to remind audi­ Worms' stand up comedy. Together, Entertainment Editor ence members that the animals were silly repetitive actions did not look Northern Idaho dead, encouraging their silence in as foolish as one Worm alone might Kingston's three-man musical these parts. have. For example, the line dance comedy troupe played a full-house Audience interaction was en­ (lift left leg, lift right leg, turn on Friday, March 28 at the Top of couraged on songs like "Rippie the around, clap, turn around, lift right the Lethbridge Exhibition Grand­ Gator." Thc Worms' realized that leg, lift left leg...) in "Lonely Lab stand. the big money is in children's mu- of Broken Hearts." Opening by picking on The sic;and though they don't like chil­ It was not just the silly expres­ Meliorist camera woman (who dren, they do like the kid's parent's sions and gestures that made The swatted them away like flies), The money. After extensive research (lis­ Arrogant Worms 's best Worms went on to poke fun at tening to children's music until their comical musicians, however. life's little ironies, bringing smiles ears bled), The Worms realized that They're loved for their ingenious to the faces of all in attendance. a successful children's song re­ lyrics, as in "The Mountie Song" The Worms' fun spirited lyrics, quired: (1) cute animals, and (2) a which laughs at how Disney bought and catchy tunes had audience repetitive action and sing-along cho­ the Canadian icon, and how the members singing and clapping rus. Unfortunately, all of the cute Mountie pales in comparison to a along almost immediately. This fluffy animals already have songs, Yankee with 14 guns, who'll coyly turned out to be a problem in the leaving "Rippie the Gator" to go smirk "ooohh, you have a gun. You song "Mounted Animal Nature "chomp chomp chomp." Arms in gonna squirt us?" Trail," for when The Worms' sang front, audience members were "The New National Anthem," "where the dog goes and the (ahem) encouraged to "chomp focuses on Canada's size, empha­ bear goes ... and the cow goes ... chomp chomp." Those who did not sizing that we're the second largest and the pig goes ..." the audience "chomp" were singled out, because country, but if Russia keeps shrink­ members were all too-anxious to as Mike explained it, "If everyone's ing, we'll soon be first (as long as inject "rufff ... grrrr ... moooo ... doing it, then nobody looks foolish." oink." Trevor stopped the song af­ This is a key component of The (See Worms on page 11)

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By Stephen Tipper as he gave up four hits and three Sports Editor walks. Ross Egan then came in and was eventually tagged with the photos by Bobbi Scheelar The Prairie Baseball Academy loss, giving him an 0-4 record. lost two of three games to North­ Kendall went 2-3 with three Chris, Trevor, and Mike (left to right) revealed their comical musical skills at a ern Idaho over the weekend to RBIs and a double. Gibb went 2-3 packed all-ages show Friday night. bring their record to 4-14 on the with one RBI. »» season. On the season, offense has not Bill C-71 "Dribble They lost the first game 11-1 been a concern. Samuel leads the with Brent Zulyniak taking the team in most offensive categories. By Shawn Schroter ments to use tobacco products and speculated that the Tobacco Act will loss. Two bright spots were Chris He has .580 batting average, .681 Reporter to restrict access to tobacco prod­ not even be put into effect. As Globe Moreside and Aqil Samuel, who on base percentage, .720 slugging ucts." The bill states that " No per­ and Mail columnist Jeffrey Simpson both went 2-6. percentage, two home runs, and 10 Bill C-71, which is described as son shall furnish (to sell, lend, as­ theorized, "A June election would A 10-3 win for the PBA was stolen bases. Kendall, Gibb and 'an Act to regulate the manufacture, sign, give or send, with or without wipe out certain important legisla­ the highlight ofthe weekend. Zach Delton Kruk follow him with .364, sale, labeling and promotion of to­ consideration, or to barter or deposit tion now before parliament, such as Murray got the win. He gave up .346 and .294 batting averages. bacco products," was passed by the with another person for the perform­ bills on environmental assessment, just six hits in six innings, struck Rob Linstrand set a PBA record House of Commons on March 6th. ance of a service) a tobacco prod­ drug patents and perhaps tobacco out seven and had only two runs for home runs when he hit his third It replaces the Tobacco Products uct to a young person in a public- advertising. A cynic would say, tagged to his name. of the season in the second game. Control Act and thc Tobacco Sales place or in a place to that the public however, that the death of these bills Two leadoff walks in the first The team is batting is also bat­ to Young Person Act. Interestingly reasonably has access." would suit thc Liberals just fine.W e followed by a home run from Rob ting an impressive .280 and has a enough, while the bill was expected The Tobacco Act (C-71) also tried, the Liberals would argue, but Linstrand gave the PBA a 3-0 .364 on base percentage. to cause a stir among Tobacco lob­ prevents tobacco companies from the dastardly Tories in the Senate lead. They never looked back. It has been the pitching that has byists, it has also resulted in ani­ sponsoring sporting and entertain­ blocked the bills." They stole six bases and left five been the PBA's weakness. Their mation within Quebec's provincial ment events. In Montreal, Tobacco In response to the notion of re­ men on base. ERA is 7.58, they're walking an government and many residents of sponsorship brings in millions of striction on tobacco advertising, Jeff Kendall, Josh Gibb and average of 6.5 batters per game, Quebec. Adding to thc issue is thc dollars each year. For instance, the Health Minister David Dingwall Korey Yushchyshyn all went 2-4. opposing batters are hitting .323, city of Toronto's decision to restrict Canadian Grand Pix generates $50- responded with, "Dribble coming In the rubber match the PBA and opposing batters have an on smoking in Toronto restaurants and million in one weekend alone. Ac­ from a separatist group over there, lost an entertaining game 11-6. It base percentage of .445. bars, unless owners build a sepa­ cording to Normand Legault, direc­ who have no understanding, have was see-saw battle until the bot­ The PBA play the University rately ventilated space. tor general of the Grand Prix, done a major Hip Hop. They sup­ tom of the fifth when Northern of Williston from North Dakota According to Bill C-7 l's sum­ "Should the bill be adopted in its ported this bill on second reading Idaho scored five runs after the this Saturday and Sunday at mary: "Thc purpose of this enact­ present form, this year's event could and now the heat has been turned PBA had just come back to score Henderson Stadium. Two games ment is to protect the health of Ca­ be canceled by the federation, defi­ up, and they're running like rats off six in the top of the fifth. North­ are scheduled for each day, with nadians and, in particular, to pro­ nitely." a ship to try to get some protection." ern Idaho outhit them 11-8. the Saturday games starting at 1 tect young persons from induce­ Even so, some cynics have Of course, the decisive action will Jay Foster started but could p.m. and the Sunday games start­ come when the Senate decides only go two and one third innings ing at 9:30 a.m. whether or not to pass Bill C-71. 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State cf the Arts in Volunteer Opportunities The Rez ABC Alberta United Foundation for Disabled Archers. Canadian Chapter: There is an urgent need at this time, Speaker: Claude Lapalme, as the organization gets underway, for volunteer assistance CAB Music Director, Lethbridge most criticallly in the area of clerical support. Ideally, Symphony, Ded Deer April 5 th in the Zoo Symphony volunteers should have some interest in archery; however any assistance with data and word processing, filing and Moderator: Jean Evans, Tickets $2 for Rez, $3 for nonrez undertaking other clerical duties by anyone with some Vice President Lethbridge Tons of Prizes and Food time and preferably the ability to work out of their home Symphony Association. on their own computer woudl be very much appreciated. Thursday, April 3, 1997 wMm Would you know what to do if Ifyou have some time to spare and would enjoy helping 12:CC noon, Sven Ericksen's this organization please call Tom Wright at 381-6605. someone stopped breathing? I estauranl Samaritans: Volunteers are now being recruited for the Would you know what to do if someone's Cost: S6, includes lunch Help Line. The next training session will commence April, heart stopped beating? 29, 1997. The training is extensive, covers all issues about The Red Cross can help you learn the skills that Danger Zones which the callers may be phoning and is invaluable for may save someone's life. They have a anyone who is caring and concerned about the emotional comprehensive selection of courses to fit your Film Tour welfare of others. For more information and to register for needs, as well as a complete assortment of First Moscow Summer the upcoming training sessions, please call Nancy Graham Aid kits and supplies. Call 327-7117 or drop by at 320-9334. 1120 7th Avenue South for more information. This film "Lyrically portrays Russia's capital". Canadian Cancer Society: Is now recruiting volunteers as canvassers to assist with their annual door-to The Southern Alberta Epilepsy Coming to Her door campaign. The campaign will be held this year on Association invites anyone with Senses April 28 to the 30th. Canvassers are only required to go to neurological concerns to attend a Six films by six female about 25 homes and this usually takes about one and a half FREE presentation to be held in directors about the six to two hours of time. It's an easy way to make a vital the County Hall of the Lethbridge senses" contribution to this worthwhile cause. To help please call Regional Hospital on Tuesday, Cheri Langhofer at 327-5452. April 8th at 7:00pm. Rpril 6, 2:00pm St. Michael's Auxiliary Site: Volunteers are being Guest Speaker will be: Co­ at Southern Alberta Art recruited at this time at St. Mike's as Education Services ordinator of Drug Trials - Maureen Gallery Assistants. Volunteers would report to the Educator and Robertson RN of Calgary who has Admission $2 provide clerical assistance to the Education Services 8.5 years experience in Department by working in the library and as an office Neurological nursing and acts as assistant. Times and days are flexible. Duties include liason for specialist Dr Marian Sir Alexander Gait Museum keeping books and journals in order, assembling journals Lee of Calgary and her many _ , .. in a monthly binder, ciruclating journals and other

T ^i, -, , *.•««. M Canada Illustrated: An exhibition ol miscellaneous duties as required. Some library experience Lethbridge Area patients. Ms. 'l " would be an asset but not necessary. Volunteers should Robertson is also responsible for Early Canadian Art from the have good interpersonal and communication skills. If you assessing candidates for sugery. University of Lethbridge, 1778- have a few hours to spare each week on a regular basis She will be speaking on these presented by the1928 U of .L Department of Art and W°U,d 'ike t0 assist SL Michael1! in this way please areas as well as New Developments George McKillop Gallery, closes April 13th call Maria Craft at 382-6481. and New Drugs on the Horizon. APRIL 3,1997 the Meliorist 3 N E VV S • N E W S • N li W S • N B W S • N li W S • N E W S • EWS»NEWS»NEWS«NEWS»NEW-S«NEWS'»N NEWS«NEWS«NEWS*NEW.S«NEWS«NEWS« B W S ; N li WS«NEWS*NEWS'NEWS«NEWS*NEWS N E "Let there be light" The University of Lethbridge celebrates 30 years

By Elaine Costeira and vigorous University and the dium of hand-crafted stained glass, Reporter many fine people who give it life. modified to incorporate latest me­ Thc rich symbolism envisioned in chanical and printing technology, As many students know, little is the University crest, both in color may serve to remind us not only of known about the University of and in form, displays thc sun as its the inextricable relationship be­ Lethbridge Coat of Arms and the central theme, this being especially tween history and modern innova­ University motto. This is thc focus appropriate for the Alberta prairies. tive research, also serves as a sym­ for thc second part ofthe ongoing, The fragility of this piece best bol that accentuates our basic insti­ "Let there be light" series. symbolizes the delicacy of a demo­ tutional philosophy of an excellent The University of Lethbridge cratic institution based essentially and vigorous symbiosis of arts and adopted its official Coat of Arms on human hope, faith, trust, and op­ sciences, the very heart of this lib­ in 1973, six years after the Univer­ timism. In a sometimes harsh world, eral arts University," said Van E. sity's conception. Developed by a these are fragile foundations upon Christou. Chancellor Emeritus of Senate committee under the lead­ which to base that very special op­ the Coat of Arms. ership of then University President portunity for people to expand fron­ Prior to 1973, the Coat of Arms Dr. William E. Beckel, the Coat of tiers of knowledge and to illuminate was surprisingly different. It was a Arms design and Heraldic descrip­ and explore unknown regions of shield with an antelope head below tion was approved on October 2, darkness both within ourselves and a chevron, representing the Chinook 1973. It was then ratified by the in our universe. It is this vulnerabil­ Arch and alternately the Rocky Board of Governors later that ity, or fragility if you will, which Mountains. As supporters, there was month. demands the highest level of respon­ an antelope facing a buck deer, both The Coat of Arms was designed sibility in caring individuals, to pro­ grimpant.This represented the fauna primarily in the University's colors tect, nourish and enhance our Uni­ of the short grass plains, a helmet of blue and gold. The gold sun on versity as it continues to grow. above the shield to conform to re­ the blue shield represents Southern The unique three-dimensional quirements of heraldry, a full sun Alberta. The blue and silver book stained glass Coat of Arms was de­ over all with Aztec twisted rays rep­ above the blue and gold wreath rep­ signed and engineered by artist Van resenting Lethbridge as Canada's resents the search for knowledge. E. Christou, Chancellor Emeritus, sunniest city and a scroll with the The University's motto, "Fiat Lux," The University of Lethbridge, and words Fiat Lux . This implied both the Latin for "Let there be light," presented to the University of light from the sun and from the in­ is lettered on a gold and silver band Lethbridge. It consists of 254 pieces tellect. The university colors are below the shield. of blue and gold handmade glass, used except where natural colors are The translation of the Univer­ handcut and precisely fitted. The required. sity of Lethbridge coat of arms into lettering of FIAT LUX is done on If you are curious about some­ a three-dimensional stained glass rag bond paper in India ink and char­ thing else, I once again ask you to panel, or "solar lamp," is a sym­ coal. let us know. Please drop by the of­ bolic act of affection for our young "The choice of the ancient me­ fice or call 329-2334. "May the sun always be at your back.." University receives good news from federal research funding agencies Press Release with regard to equipment grants this contribution to training of Richard Beekman, Connie $234, 000 in funding from NSERC year was about 63 per cent (the na­ personnel...in the U of L's case, usu­ Greshner, Hsein-En Peng and Dean for a joint regional application for "It's a bonanza." tional average is about 50 per cent). ally undergraduate students. Sillito. Tlie awards are for two years an electron spin resonance (ESR) He is particularly pleased that all NSERC also awarded Post­ and worth $ 15, 700 per year. spectrometer. The spectrometer will That's how University of of the new faculty members re­ graduate Scholarships to four gradu­ In related news, Chemistry pro­ be housed at the University of Lethbridge Vice-President (Aca­ cruited by the University last year ating students to help them continue fessor Rene Boere recieved notifi­ Calgary; Boere expects to be one of demic) Seamus O'Shea described who applied for first-time funding their post-secondary studies at the cation this year that he and nine the four top users of the high-tech the news that U of L researchers received grants, "especially since Master's level. The students are other co-applicants have received tool. have been awarded $861, 610 in the average success rate for new funding from the Natural Sciences applicants to NSERC is about 50 per and Engineering Research Council cent." New faculty who received of Canada (NSERC) for 1997-98— NSERC grants include Geography the largest amount of professor Derek Peddle funding since 1993- and Biological Sciences means business! 94. Representing an professors Ralph Cartar. increase of about Cameron Goater, and DID YOU KNOW $116,000 over last Barry Micallef. year's total NSERC Two new faculty grants, the figure is members also received THAT THE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT OFFERS A even more impressive funding from NSERC's VARIETY OF PROGRAMS? when taking into ac­ sister granting council, count that budgets for the Social Sciences and Drop by our office in E-480 and check out the following: NSERSC and other Humanities Research federal funding pro­ Council of Canada worth • 14 different majors including Accounting, Finance, MIS grams have been cut almost $100,000 over Marketing, HRM, International Management, etc. kick since 1995-96. three years, while An­ • Combined degree program: two degrees in five years (a Forty awards were received thropology professor Judith B.Mgt. and one of a B.Ed., B.A., B.Sc.) from NSERC (up from 38 in 1996- Whitehead brought a continuing • Second degree for graduates in a non-management discipline 97), including 23 continuing oper­ SSHRC grant with her to the Uni­ • Post Baccalaureate Professional Accounting Diploma (PADP) ating grants totalling $477, 826, 13 versity. • 10-course Certificate in a variety of majors new operating grants totalling John Woods, former U of L • Post-diploma Bachelor of Management degree program $248, 575 (an additional operating President and current President of • Co-operative Education grant is pending), and five new Academy II ofthe Royal Society of • International Management equipment grants worth $ 134, 610. Canada, also received a new • Consulting Program (earn while you learn) O'Shea notes that the U of L has SSHRC grant. In total. University • Teaching assistantships (earn while you learn). Check out the a terrific track record for receiving researchers were awarded $66, $82 scholarship and bursary programs too! federal funding for research and in SSHRC grants this year for two says the results oi this year's fund­ new and two continuing research ing competition indicate that the grants. University is continuing to main- NSERC and SSHRC grants are The Faculty ot Management University of Lethbridge awarded on the basis of \ arums cri­ Come and see us about specific lain that tradition. "Just over 80 per 4401 University Drive information regarding programs cent of our NSERC eligible profes­ teria, including the qualifications oi r< »*•' Lethbridge, AB, T1K3M4 which may interest you. sors have grains." he observes, add­ the researcher, the merit ofthe pro­ Phone: (403) 329-2153 Fax: (403) 329-2253 ing thai the t' of L's success rate posal, the need for funding and the 4 the Meliorist APRIL 3,1997 W S • N E W S • N E W S • N E W S • N E V\ S • N E W s N V S • N E W S • N E W S • N E W S • N b W S • N E W S • N I- S • N E W S • \ •NEWS • NEWS N I W S • N NtJrVS w s N E W S * N E W S • N E E \Y S N E W S N I: W S • N E W S • N E W S S.U. Collects Much Needed ..rez rep or Books for African University shipped to Zimbabwe. By Jeff Maser Road Rash is this Saturday, April bring is a hot dog stick, and be ready By Thomas Clarke According to University of Reporter 5. Come out and cheer on the 9 to have a wonderful time! There are Reporter Zimbabwe representatives, "Thc teams which have signed up. The some activities being planned to book drive by Canada is an incred­ It's been a quiet week around Rash will take place in Far West Lot keep you busy when you aren't eat­ On Thursday, the Student's Un­ ible initiative for a new university. rez, especially with almost every­ from 10 am lo about 4:30. Prizes ing. ion Executive decided to support a Thc resources achieved will in­ one gone for the Easter long week­ will be awarded for the winning BOTS went wild last week. book drive to send books to a new crease our ability to offer quality end. Not many events were teams! Congrats to the winners of the University, the University of Zim­ educations." planned, which only means that a Come unwind that night at the Marshmallow Munch and Spaghetti babwe. lot of great stuff will be coming Slurp. Charles Beaver, from the The project was brought to the I really hope that as many peo­ up in the very near future! Townhomes, won both events! Eve­ attention ofthe Students' Union by ple as possible help out for this as the Students' Union truly desires The Aperture Park facility ryone who came out to participate the University of Calgary. It is a Barbeque and Penny Carnival is or just watch had a blast! The Easter great opportunity to find a place for to make a significant contribution scheduled for April 17. Let's hope Eggstravaganza was judged on those used textbooks or other un­ to the University of Zimbabwe. As for some good weather for what March 26, with P 1/2 taking 1st wanted books you have on your people in one ofthe worlds' rich­ is sure to be a great event. Lots of place! Following behind were P 3/ bookshelf. Books are being col­ est nations, we must do our part to cool stuff is being planned for it, 4 in 2nd and K 3/4 in 3rd spot. Con­ lected at the Students' Union Of­ help those of us who do not have so keep your calenders open. gratulations to everyone who par­ fice (SU 180). The Student's Un­ the same advantages as us. There are still lots of section ticipated. All decorating was su­ ion is attempting to find another Ifyou have any questions about events to come, as well, in Aper­ perb! Overall BOTS standings this drop off box for the books in Uni­ the book drive or have other Stu­ ture Park. Right now RA's arc week shows P 3/4 in the lead with versity Hall. (Keep posted for that). dents' Union inquiries, telephone busily planning them, so keep 280 points, followed by the The campaign will end on April 329-2222 or send an e-mail to your eyes open. Townhomes with 207 points and C- 28th when the books will be [email protected]. In University Hall, while no ABC Cab. It's definitely going to be section with 195 points! There are events have taken place in the last a good time. Get your ticket in ei­ still a few events to take place, like ...Trans Canada week, all sections have plans in the ther C410 or PI00 soon! Ticket Coulee Cleanup and a Tug of War works for some great year end prices are $2 for rezers and $3 at the Breezeway Barbeque. Keep events, so everyone can look for­ fornon-rez students. This includes a participating and have fun doing it! What's up in Canadian universities ward to that. Exciting times are still free burger as well as a great night I hope everyone had a wonder­ By Krista Bouckaert ples receiving what benefits they can to come in the Hall! of entertainment! ful Easter holiday! Hopefully we are News Editor under provincial law is "a bit of a Everyone is invited to come to The Rez Wide Breezeway all feeling a bit refreshed and able non-issue, except to say that we're a budgeting seminar in C410 on Barbeque is something to look for­ to cope with the hectic schedule of University grants same-sex ben­ finally there." Wednesday, April 2 at 7pm. ward to in the future. The annual the upcoming month. Good luck efits (The Gateway, The University Theresa Aim, U of L Financial Aid event has been planned for April 10, everyone! Remember that one ofthe of Alberta) Students call for a Racial Har­ and Awards Officer is sure to be in­ starting at 5 pm. There will be hot great things about rez is having so "The U of A is not in a leader­ assment Advisor (The Gauntlet, formative. Bring your questions dogs, marshmallows, and pop sup­ many people to rely on to get you ship role for this issue...there's cer­ The University of Calgary) and enjoy a great session. plied. Thc only thing you need to through the tough times. tainly not a major research-intensive "We will fight systematic dis­ university in Canada that wasn 't al­crimination with systematic resist­ ...clubs corner ready providing this." - Office of ance. " Human Rights Director Fran Students, faculty and other inter­ The Horror Vacui club will be having Zoo Pool Tournements Trehearne ested individuals took part in an Point Standings The University of Alberta is striv­ open discussion on March 21 that a meeting Thursday, April 3rd ing to catch up with the rest of Cana­ dealt with institutional racism at the After 8 Weeks dian universities. The Board of Gov­ University of Calgary. at 5pm in room 202 ernors' recent decision to grant same- The discussion was mediated by STUDENT NEWSPAPER OFTHE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE Mar. 20 Winners sex spousal benefits for employees a newly created group called Full ofthe university has pleased staff and Force, a group wanting to enforce 1. Brad Shubert students alike. institutional change on the campus. I MELIORIST 2. James Yearous The benefits for homosexual em­ Full Force is pushing for changes to An autonomous body, separate trom the U ot L Student's Union ployees will almost match those for SU-166, 4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge, AB T1K3M4 the curriculum and university poli­ heterosexual couples. Homosexual meliorism • n. (L melior, better) 3. Jan Arima cies, and desires to encourage the couples will now be offered a pen­ documentation of instances of rac­ The belief that the world naturally sion plan, an optional life insurance tends to get better, and that this ism within the academic institution. 1. Todd Kuczma 38 plan and supplementary health care Full Force presented a report cre­ tendency can be furthered by human plan. effort. ated by the U of C chapter for the 2. Pabio Soto 38 Alberta Health Care, however, Committee Against Racism. The re­ The Meliorist is the student newspaper of the University of Lethbridge, 3. Wes Eagleber 35 will not be offered. 'The province oi' port "...defined systematic discrimi­ published most Thursdays throughout the academic year by the Meliorist Pub­ Alberta controls that," said lishing Society, an autonomous incorporated body. 4. Jan Arima 34 nation as policies, practices, proce­ Please address all correspondence to the Meliorist, 4401 University Drive, Trehearne, "and they define [Alberta dures, actions or inactions that ap­ Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 3M4, or drop it off at room SU-166. Deadline for sub­ 5. Brad Shubert 33 Health Care J as only available lo a pear neutral, but have an adverse missions is Sunday at noon. The phone number is (403) 329-2333 or 329- 6. Ian Johnson 27 spouse, and a spouse is a person of impact associated with racism." 2334. the opposite sex." The Meliorist appreciates and encourages the writing of thoughtful, con­ 7. James Yearous 26 One ofthe proposals made in re­ cise, timely letters. However, the Meliorist will only consider for publication Internal pressure and "competi­ gards to this report was the appoint­ those letters which are signed by the author (special arrangements may be 8. Rick Marshall 24 tiveness for top people" were motives ment of a Racial Harassment Of­ made for those wishing anonymity, but absolutely no psedonyms), contain the ofthe Board of Governors' decision. authors legible name, address, telephone number and Student identification ficer. number (address, I.D. and phone number not for publication). Letters may be Pool Tourney starts Capable faculty with a long-time "Having your concerns dis­ edited for brevity, clarity and legality. at 7:00 come out and presence in the U of A staff have been missed by someone is worse then The Meliorist reserves the right to edit submissions and will not print speaking out about the inequalities admitting that it happened in the first libelous material. play happy hour they have encountered as a direct re­ place," said Mount Royal College Editor in Chief Bonnie Johnson prices for all players. sult of their sexual orientation. student Christina Monfort. Business Manager Michelle Conway Trehearne said that same-sex cou­ Copy Editor Tyler Ball News Editor Krista Bouckaert Sports Editor Stephen Tipper W Entertainment Editor Michelle Matula Photogaphy Editor Tom Porter MELIORIST Production Manager Bobbi Scheelar Typesetter Heather Broere Contributor of the Week Advertising Manager Blake Hill Advertising Designer Melissa Dustan for Volume 31, Issue #26 Distribution Manager (AKA Paperboy) Darren Gogol Contributors: Pat Tanaka, Bill Halma, Elaine Costeira, Jeff Maser, Shawn Schroter, Tom Clarke, Chris Clifford Tom Clarke and Shawn Schroter. Thanks for your This issue was brought to you by. One piece of burnt toast, two responding fire trucks, and three contributions this week. We have presents for you guys, Meliorist staff members laughing. come by the office, anytime...wink...wink... APRIL 3,1997 the Meliorist 5 N E W s • N E s • N E N W \ E N E w w w s • E s • w s • w s • : * wii t it- ^^it K W • N E • N E S • \ E VV • N E • \ E VV N \ -t s \v s vv s vv s s • 1N I 1^\f t •f ^k N E w s • \ E vv s • N 1 w s • N E w s • N E vv s • N E w s 4?S I m SAV W f • H3 ti W s • \ E W s • N E w s • N R W s • N E W s • N R W s • N 1 i w s • N E Here are last week's By Tyler Bal 1-2 Times a week- 35/88 (39.89?) Preferred programming Copy Editor NEVER-34/88 (38.6%) Intcrvicws-2/88(2.4%) crossword answers SPORADIC-1/88(1.19?) Comedy-19/88 (22.4%) The University of Lethbridge ra­ —-*-—--- (I entry missing) Sports-11/88 (12.9%) A C dio station, CKUL. has recently Current Events-18/88 (21.27 ) s G A A C E been polling students in an aware­ Day most frequently listen Events Listening-10/88 (11.8%) ness project. "The results are very NEVER-41/88 (46.6%) Other-25/88 (29.4) p W R R E S R O positive." slated Aaron Nakama, SPORADIC-15/88 (17.0%) (3 entries missing) station Manager. MONDAY-4/88 (4.5%) A L 1 C O u P O N Questions ranged from the time WEDNESDAY-8/88(9.1) CKUL in the new year of day most people listened to the THURSDAY-4/88 (4.5%) CD giveaway-16/88 (18.47r) P FE T 1 s Sn» station, to where most students look FRIDAY-9/88 (10.2%) Concert giveaway-18/88 (20.77 ) for campus news and sports infor­ SATURDAY-5/88 (5.7%) Fundraisers-5/88 (5.7%) O K j [D 1 B N U N mation. The survey was given to a FM Approval-47/88 (54.0%) total of 88 students living in thc Other-1/88 (1.1%) S P A| C oj P 1 A W university residence. The results of (1 entry missing) thc survey will be used to deter­ B | A A ] mine programming for the next Would listen more if CKUL were A 99.7 Coble FM^3s^^ 1 LJL broadcasting year. The survey will on FM also be sent to the CRTC with YES-77/88 (87.570 B R o O K s C 1 D CKUL's application package. NO-10/88 (11.47c) SUNDAY-2/88 (2.3%) (1 entry missing) A I D A T E R R #of people that know the U of L i has radio station Time most frequent listen Should ORS (Organization of D D E Y s j D A Y 88/88(10095 ) 8-10:59 am- 12/88(13.670 Residence Students) continue to i , t 1 11 am-1:59 pm-2/88 (2.3%) provide CKUL on channel 12 //of people that know the name 2-5:59pm- 13/88(14.87) YES-85/88 (96.6T-) Look on page 15 for this of the radio station 6-9:59pm- 18/88(20.5%) NO-2/88 (2.3%) YES-80/88 (90.9%) 9:59pm and on-8/88 (9.1%) (1 missing entry) NO-8/88(9.19?) NEVER- 35/88 (39.8%) weeks crossword puzzle Where do you seek campus news #of people that are aware of Reason for tun in into CKUL and sports information CKUL on channel 12 KnowDJ- 19/88(21.6%) Meliorist-60/88 (68.2%) YES-70/88 (79.59? Music- 14/88(16.19?-) Aperture-4/88 (4.5%) NO-18/88 (20.5%) News/Spoken word- 3/88 (3.4%) CKUL-5/88 (5.7%) Dislike other stations- 10/88 Other-18/88 (20.5%) Description of listening habits (11.4%) (1 entry missing) DAILY-14/88 (15.9%) Don't listen-41/88 (47.1%) These results were taken from the BEFORE YOU JOIN 3-5 Times a week- 3/88 (3.4%) (1 entry missing) Spring 1997 CKUL/ORS Survey. CALL IN TO WIN! 329-2334 The first ever CALL IN TO WIN contest ...rarely seen in newspapers ... frequently on radio ... we THE RAT RACE at The Meliorist will pick a number. Be that caller and win a CD from The Meliorist's collection. Rules: Must be a student at the U of L Must have a phone where we can reach you! Must call in to win ASAP! (If you reach a staffer, leave your name, and #, and make sure they POINT YOUR MOUSE know you are calling in to win; dito ifyou get our machine!) Brought to you by the Fun and Games Department of The Meliorist (aka: your friendly Entertainment Editor). 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SK government Labourer (Apr 18 by 4:30 pm) Any summer position, paid or lish Language Teacher CES. departments provide summer em­ Sagitawa Christian Camps - SEED unpaid, that is related to your pro­ American Language School, Japan ployment opportunities to students leader, Secretary, Lifeguard, First gram of study is a potential Applied -TESL ...clubs corner The Horror Vacui club will be having UofL Celebrates 30 years. . . a meeting Thursday, April 3rd at 5pm but who knows it?? in room 202 The University of many university towns and The University administra­ Lethbridge is celebrating its have seen how the relationship tion should take a lot of credit "At Concordia we never 30th anniversary this year. between a city and its school for this as well. Especially For such a big occasion there should be. Take Missoula, now, with the 30th anniver­ forget our real goal is to certainly isn't much fuss. For Montana for instance, the sary upon us. Administration a university to be around for whole town is based on the uni­ should be working to include extend the reach this long is an accomplish­ versity. Without it, the town the students at the U of L. As ment that should be recog­ wouldn't be anything more of yet, the big wigs here have of a child's mind. nized for what it really is. than a stop over on your way been for the most part anony­ In 1967, the University of south. mous. The visit by Dr. Each child holds such powerful potential. Lethbridge was founded. A I guess my point is that the Roberta Bondar on April 9th We spend our best efforts educating those group of hippie students, University of Lethbridge is is an incredible insight into to whom we entrust a child's growth." draft-dodging professors and something for each student and what this university can ac­ Dr. riernie Potvin a small southern Alberta town faculty, and each member ofthe complish but at the same time Professor of Education at Concordia made an institute of higher community to be proud of. My gives the prestige without the learning. Now, we are among father attended this school in its heritage. I mean, people see Bachelor of the best under graduate inaugural year and looks back Dr. Bondar and are taken by schools in the country. . . the on his tenure here every day. her presence but that's it. It Education catch is, nobody knows it. If University should be more than doesn't give any reflection Program people knew it, we wouldn't a step on your way up, it should into the University itself. Two-year after-degree have the apathy that we do on be a lifestyle that people take The U of L is celebrating in Elementary Education campus, we would have more on, a lifestyle that people take its 30th anniversary. Make a of a presence in the commu­ with them. For thirty years • school-based program point of finding out what it nity, people would know ex­ people have been taking the • mentorships has accomplished in thi:; time. actly what the University of University of Lethbridge with We have come a long way • fully accredited Lethbridge was and what it them. I see this changing. I see from listening to Valdy on the stands for. Right now, they people using the university and U-haul couches, but nobody For more information call don't. not giving anything back to it. knows it. . . (403) 479-9220 In my opinion, the U of L I see the University of Literally yours, is isolated to the west side of Lethbridge losing its renown to Tyler Ball CONCORDIA town, across the river, away the 'grab-n-go' lifestyle many CD University College of Alberta Copy Editor from the city. I have been to people become accustomed to. www.concordia.t'dmonton.ab.ca [email protected] C**l l**J> CA*I i*AJ> CA%I ItMO CA%I INO CA** •**o CKUL & Tbe ZOO PRESENT: j

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.* • * > r APRIL 3,1997 the Meliorist 9 ; E N T I- R T A I N M E N t • l N R T A I N M N T A I N M E N T • E N T E R T A I N 1 l A N N T E k T A I N \1 E N T • E \ T ISF 1VT^ TH •KT O 'T A ¥ lfcJ lri)ff WZ^ lfcLT *TM E N T * 1- N T L R T A I N M R E.N TK RTA-1 fH;W;ENT On Friday, April 11, country superstars Mark Chesnutt, and Rick Tippe will play the Lethbridge Sportsplex. Tickets to the event are just $29.50 {reserved seating, all taxes included).

PROFILE: Mark Cliemutt tion for the award, given for jukebox box." Chcsnutt's years of club experi­ raw energy. play, included Chris Isaak, Vanilla Ice, ence have lent his voice a worldly wise Released in 1993, Mark Chesnutt started 1991 with Timmy T and Gerardo. maturity that comes through in "Old the Almost one hit single under his belt, a new Chcsnutt's second MCA album, Country." Goodbye features hits MCA album, and a promising future Longnecks and Short Stories, made it A collector of old country records, "Almost Goodbye," as a country singer in thc classic style easy to see why Chesnutt looks to the classics for inspi­ "It Sure I.s Monday," of Hank Williams, Merle Haggard and he'd come so far so fast. He has not only ration. "I still listen to things that were "I Just Wanted You To George Jones. By the end of 1991, an ear for great songs, but also a straight- cut 30 years ago -all the old George Know," and "My "Too Cold At Home," "Brother Juke­ down-the-pikc delivery that makes an Jones, Haggard, Hank Williams Sr., Heart's Too Broke (To box," "Blame It On Texas," "Your old song sound new and a new song even thc old Hank Williams Jr. records," Pay Attention)." Love Is A Miracle," and "Broken sound like a standard. In picking mate­ he said. "I can still learn from that. I Chesnutt's fourth Promise Land" had established rial for the album, he said, "I wanted never hear the same thing twice. I al­ release What A Way Chesnutt as a force to be reckoned something that every band in the world, ways hear something new. It just amazes To Live features the with. The album Too Cold at Home every country band that's playing in bars me how strong they were back then, not single (with same was certified gold lor sales of 500 (XX). like I used to do, is going to play. I want to have the technology we have now in name). "She and he was nominated for the Coun­ them to say, 'Man. this is a great album," the recording industry. These guys al­ Dreams," "Goin' try Music Association's prestigious and start playing every song off the al­ ways pulled it off with the bare necessi­ Through the Big D," Horizon Award. In the space of one bum, even if it's not a single. I want a ties." "Down In Tennes­ year the newcomer from Beaumont, song that's gonna be a classic, some­ Chesnutt's classic song selection is see," "Rainy Day Texas, had become not only an estab­ thing they're going to be playing for­ enhanced by his straight-ahead ap­ Woman" (duet with Waylon Jennings) up the disk or attend the concert! lished country star, but one ofthe most ever." proach. "I go in and try to be simple," and "Gonna Get A Life." popular artists in any type of music, The album featured hits "Old Flames he says. "I don't want to be slick, or The best ofthe best have been com­ * Article courtesy of MCA Records as evidenced by his AMOA award for Have New Names" "I'll Think Of come off sounding too cluttered or pol­ piled on a Greatest Hits release, but to Nashville * Rising Star of the Year. His competi- Something" and "Bubba Shot thc Juke­ ished. We try to get a raw sound with hear them ... you'll have to either pick

PROFILE: David Lee Murphy See." continued the association with Purvis two hit singles and that was it." Murphy as a songwriter of depth, and In thc space of a year, David Lee Murphy's talent for creating a sim­ throughout the racing season on the From sensitive ballads to the as an artist of lasting power, Murphy went from a struggling singer/ ple but poignant image gives his ballads Winston Cup and Busch Grand National goodtime party songs. Gettin' Out The songwriter to one of the most impor­ an extra enhanced quality. The picture circuits. Good Stuff is strong stuff from begin- * Article courtesy of MCA Records tant new stars in . His of a little dog wagging his tail at thc sight With five singles from his first al­ ning to end. It establishes David Lee Nashville. * sing-along anthem "" was of a woman underscores the emotions bum, Murphy had a lot of time to pre­ the most played song on country radio of "She's Really Something To See." In pare a second album. He picked an old in 1995. Thc follow up, "Dust On The "Breakfast In Birmingham" (co-written song or two from his songbag. finished Bottle' was a number 1 smash hit. his with ), a cold cup of coffee up writing some ideas that had been fer­ album. , was the best and a plate full of memories provide the menting for a while, and was still writ­ selling debut country album by any lonely setting for a man having second ing right up to session time (he finished male singer in 1995, and i.s approach­ thoughts about leaving a relationship. A "Every Time I Get Around You" two ing platinum status (1 million copies). stranger stopping to help change a Hat days before going into the studio). His His picture appeared on a race car that tire illustrates the "what goes around goal was to simply make an album that finished 12th in the Daytona 500. The comes around" message of "The Road he himself would buy. "When I would Academy of Country Music honored You Leave Behind." A little jon boat go to the record store and buy records," his accomplishments with a nomination with a "10-horse" Evinrude motor en­ he explained, "the most important thing for Top New Male Vocalist. Now he hances the intimate privacy of "Pirates for me was to know that I was getting a has recorded Gettin' Out The Good Cove." record I could put on and listen to all Stuff', his new MCA album which ex­ On the rowdier side. Murphy's im­ the way through, where I wouldn't be pands on the previous album and show­ agery is equally effective. A kicking, fast-forwarding and rewinding all the cases a wider range of Murphy's tal­ screaming newborn baby opens a song time. It was important for me to make a ents as both a singer and a songwriter. about doing things the hard way in record where people would like everv- The non-stop activity of the past "Born That Way," which Murphy thing on it instead ofjust having one or year has disrupted Murphy's penned with his "Party Crowd" co- KSSSSSg&WSJ&SSB songwriting routine, which used to start writer Jimbeau Hinson. A kick from a at home every morning with a quiet cup mule he'd been warned to stay away ^^^B of coffee, but otherwise, he's happy to from proves his point when he sings ft 111 ,..Poucrful... mimairArii^ctMUyaWem prippinu". be working hard. "It's been wild," he "I've Been A Rebel (And It Don't Pay)." Hi ??jj The Phoenix Gozerte said. "We've been to Lurope, and criss­ And he shows how to •'treasure the sim­ Ali Pourfarrokh. Vrtistic Director Requiem choreographed l>> Jean Paul Comelin; VIM Worki crossed the States three or four times. ple pleasures" with a makeshift feast in choreographed 1>\ Mi Pourfarrokh, an.I Robert La Fo»»e I've met a lot of great people, had a lot a hobo's train yard in "Gettin' Out the APRIL 16,1997, AT 8:00 PM of fun. It's exactly what I got into this Good Stuff." Genevieve E. Yates Memorial Centre business for. When I started out I was Murphy's down-home honesty Tickets $15.00 -$20.00 just a struggling, flat-broke songwriter, struck a nerve in the core audience of HkWritf ^Bfcftft:' :«| Available at : but to me even living that lifestyle was country music and also made him a per­ ^&t-" ^ils Rplif THE YATES CENTRE & SPORTSPLEX doing what I wanted to c\o. Even when fect match for MCAs association with Or CALL TICKET CENTRE 329-SEAT (7328)

I was broke, I was happy because I was stock car driver Jeff Purvis. MCA spon­ HTTP://www WWWebster ab ca AlbertaBallet working toward something. And this i.s sored Purvis' #44 car in the Daytona Perlormance Sponsor Tour Sponsor Event Manager what I was working toward. We get 500, and the car was painted with graph­ . here and ride up and down the road on ics from Out With A Bang. Murphy has LJS I Al /Jbzna NEW the bus. We get into a place and do a soundcheck. Of course, my favorite time of day is when we get on stage." V0N1 DRAG YOUR STUFF HOME WIS SUMMER... Gettin' Out the Good Stuff shows ...STORE IT WITH US AT THE STORAGE BIN the full range of Murphy's artistry with a variety of songs, seven oi' which he •PAVED -FENCED -MONITORED ALARMS wrote by himself. Sounds range from •ALL UNITS LIGHTED -21 SIZES - FROM 4 *5' the rocking electric rhythm guitar of •BOXES AND PACKING SUPPLIES -MAILBOXES "Every Time I Get Around You" (the •OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 1st single) to the haunting sound of "100 Years Too Late," a ballad about Student discounts available • Book your space now! free cowboy spirits co-written with Dobie Gray. He is equally at home sing­ ing "I know my place and I'm not THE STORAGE BIN ashamed to say it" in "Genuine Rednecks" or expressing the reverent love oi' "She's Really Something To 328-7000 1420-31 Street North frj 10 the Meliorist APRIL 3,1997 A I 1 ^W^ Jlr'1WI 4* "wL Wi £ %-;L -i ^k # -£- l^iL j—;\ 1 N M \l N T • k N T E R T A I ^iKf ! 7 •J'l-l* fi 1M M> ir fMr *i^ N T E R T A I N M E N T • i; N LE* JkY 1* JE* J\> lilNfm JLiJ1M WM E wlLm IJLN M E N T • E N T E R T A I N M E N T N T R T A I N M E N T N TAIN M E Earthtones WOW Lethbridge with smooth harmonliei s By Michelle Matula phcrc for their rhythms, the band Band's "Fly" (which has most re­ Entertainment Editor canceled. While the Jungle Room is cently been covered by Seal). The fabulous for hard-rocking bands (the Tones' were not limited to covers, It was easy to sec why thc likes of 54*40, or Mollys Reach), it however, as they sang their own hits, Earthtones arc one of Canada's lore- is not the best venue for a polished like "Daydream" (from their first most pop/r&b groups when thc r&b group of this caliber. album). "Why Must I Fall" (a chart quintet came to town last Thursday. Ifyou have listened to the River dinger from recent release Blind­ Unfortunately, Lethbridge doesn't (107.7 FM) lately, you have likely folded and Ready), a.s well as future appear ready for a band oi this heard thc Tones' latest single. "Mary hit singles "Not Ever Give Up" and caliber. One word: TALENT. (There's Nobody Like You)." The "Seems Like Nothing At All." Hailing from Calgary, AB single has already gone Top 40 in Especially memorable were the (which, as I have said before is a hot­ Canada (their 4th single to do so). band's renditions of "I Only Have bed for skilled musicians), thc and with just cause. The song is Eyes For You" and "Earth Angel," - Calgary's The Earthtones mav be back in May. Watch for Tones' smooth, rich vocals wowed much more powerful live than on blasts from the past that were sung details. all in attendance (all 75 of us) when disk, but must be experienced to be a cappella. The Tones' are worthy they played thc Jungle Room. A sec­ understood. of (as much as I hate to!) compari­ "Sweet Dreams." Especially fun time they're in the area. It is not ond all-ages show was to be held on The singer/songwriters arc some son to Boys II Men or recent pop was their rendition of "Celebration," often that Lethbridge has the op­ Monday night, but feeling that the of the most talented musicians sensations the Backstreet Boys. The for which Lethbridge's own Neil portunity to bring in artists of this venue was not of the right atmos- around, displaying their talents in comparison stems not only from Perejma (hope I spelled that right!) caliber -artists with this Talent- and covers of The their wholesome boys-next-door got up on stage and sang/danced I strongly encourage you to not Time's "Jungle looks, but also from their polished, alongside the Tones'. The Tones' only pick up their disk (Blindfolded Love," and seductive harmonics. were more than willing to share the and Ready) but to support them the Prince's "When Thc Tones' also revealed their spotlight, encouraging such audi­ next time they're in town (which Doves Cry." (off funky blend of energy and style on ence interaction. may be in May for a show at Cad­ movie 'Purple covers of Bob Marley's "Stir It Up" The Tones' have the makings of dy's.) Rain'), and the (which made even me get up and a mainstream r&b group, and should Steve Miller dance!), and The Eurythmics' definitely be checked out the next ASIAN Big Sugar To Rock LCC Barn SUPERMARKET The Lethbridge Community College welcomes Big Sugar, who'll grace the Barn's stage in a special con­ cert April 9. A brief history ofthe band (so you'll know what to listen for at the show!): THE CENTRE FOR... Big Sugar's first album. Big Sugar, was released in Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Filipino, 1992. At that time, thc band consisted of Gordie Vietnamese, Indonesian, Mexican & Latino, Johnson (vocals/guitar), Ai Cross (drums) and Terry East Indian Foods & Cooking Ware. Wilkins (electric bass and standup bass). Their sound at that time was very much rooted in jazz and blues, %ice, %ce Cookers although their massive rock sound (which they are Oriental Produce known for today) can be heard on tracks like "Mother­ Vietnamese Spring %pll less Children," which the band still plays live. Seafood, Tea & Herbs, 500 Pounds was released in 1993, and featured a found on this disk, as well as a twangy version of Dizzy Gillespies' "Night (BtBQ.(Pori tougher sound than that of their first album. Johnson In Tunisia" and "Leadbelly" show the reggae/dub styling thc band is now & Chinese pastries expands to playing bass (continuing vocals/guitars), renowned for. with Cross (still on drums), and new edition Kelly Recent release Henu-Vision explodes all preconceptions of Big Sug­ "THE Hoppe (sax/harp) completing the group. Eventually, ar's sound, soldering the band's signature irresistible pop hooks with heavy MULTI-CULTURAL Garry Lowe (bass) and Paul Brennan (drums) join the riffs and the odd, staggered, left-field reggae break to create a wholly band (Cross departs due to other commitments). unholy brew of oxygenated aural discord. From "If I Had My Way" to FOOD STORE" The group's third release, Dear Mr. Fantasy, is a 5 "Diggin' a Hole," this is Big Sugar's most breathtaking sophisticated song EP released in late 1995. Il was a taste of what work to date. was to come - as well as a tide-by until the band's full Just a brief look at what they're all about ... to see their powerful live OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK i length album was recorded. New superheavy versions show, pick up tickets to the concert (which is almost sold out) and be of "Goodbye Train" and "Motherless Children" are blown away by a full-tilt, full-throttle musical hellstorm. 320-8867 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 l l FAX 320-8366 642 - 13th ST. NM LETHBRIDGE The DeviPs €wn

By Shawn Schroter store shelves. with the material, but most ofthe Movie Mill Listings Staff Writer Brad Pitt is Francis McGuirc (no blame has to fall on director Alan SHOWTIMES IN EFFECT: Friday April 04 - Thurs April 10 relation to Jerry), an IRA soldier J. Pakula. The bulk of his cin­ Actor Brad Pitt dismissed The who is being pursued by a homicidal ematic career lies in his ability to ZEUS & ROXANNE(G) 1:35; 4:25 Kathleen Quinlan & Devil's Own' as "the most irrespon­ British inspector (Simon Jones). He make career vehicles for different Steve Guttenberg star in this family film. sible bit of film making -ifyou can flees to New York where he plans actors. Case in point: Julia BEVERLY HILLS NIN.TA (PG) 1:40; 4:30; 7:10; 9:45 even call it that- that [he'd} ever on purchasing stinger missiles Roberts. Her film The Pelican Chris Farley is a master of disaster - Kung Fool! seen." In some ways the gaps in (which he will use to blow up heli­ Brief under-utilized talented ac­ DANTES PEAK (PG) 1:25; 4:15: 7:00; 9:40 Pierce Brosnan; logic that plague this maligned fea­ copters) from a sinister gun smug­ tors like Denzel Washington, Sam gler (Treat Williams). Kindly judge Linda Hamilton. Special effects action picture! ture detract from the way that the Shepard, and John Hard. To put a film plays. But most filmgoers are Peter Filzsimmons (George Hearn) second rate soap opera actress as THE RELIC (M) 9:35 Only. Gory violence throughout. aware that any film that stars arranges for McGuirc to stay with the star ofa film, and then to com­ The next generation in Terror! Harrison Ford will overlook things Irish beat cop Tom O'Meara pletely ignore the rest of the cast GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI (PG) :20; 4:05; 6:50; 9:25 like a complex story arc in favor of (Harrison Ford) and his family. Af­ is a perfect example of weak di­ Coarse language. Alec Baldwin, Whoopi Goldberg & James Woods. suspense and action. Basically, thrill ter a couple of dinner montages, rection. 101 DALMATIANS (G) 1:30; 4:20; 7:05 hungry audiences aren't interested O'Meara and his family begin to Beyond Brad Pitt and Harrison Disney live-action film stars Glenn Close & Jeff Daniels. in such basic things like why the bond wilh McGuirc (who calls him­ Ford is a bunch of scenic shots of SCREAM (M) 6:55: 9:35 IRA is pitted against thc British Se­ self Rory). New York City. Unfortunately due Not suitable for Pre -Teenagers. "The scariest movie ofthe year!" cret Service, or how implausible it The story isn't particularly 'high to the poor cinematography, these From Wes Craven. would be for anyone to sail a leaky concept,' but the two leads make it 'post card' shots come off like 70 boat, carrying stinger missiles from METRO (M) 4:10; 9:30 Violent scenes and coarse language. work. Ford and Pitt act as the bind­ mm stock footage. A good direc­ New York to Ireland by oneself. Eddie Murphy i.s back as a wise-cracking hostage negotiator. ing apparatus. The other actors, tor would have used the scenery However, viewed as a typical Margaret Colin (Tom's wife), Ruben RFAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD 1)0 AMERICA (M) 1:45; 6:55 lo his or her advantage. Hollywood suspense thriller, 'The Blades (Tom's partner), and Treat Hilarious misadventures ofthe MTV metal-head misfits! Animated. In the end, 'The Devil's Own' Devil's Own' is quite entertaining. Williams do not do much to contrib­ boils down to terrific perform­ EVITA (PG) 1:15; 4:00; 6:45; 9:20 Madonna: Antonio Banderas; Of course, with an $S() million dol­ ute to the story. That may be a wise ances with over budgeted, weak Jonathan Pryce. Musical. The powerful tale of Argentina's controversial lar budget and no visible special ef­ decision considering that many direction. In some respects the Eva Peron. fects, 'The Devil's Own' looks like moviegoers are generally uninter­ heart of a movie lies in genuine, a Renaissance painting compared to ested in any ofthe supporting cast. terrific performances, but the soul 381-MILL the grimier "directly to video" sus- 'The Devil's Own' is a top notch lies in creative direction. 1710-MAYOR MAGPATH DRIVE SOUTH I tense .thrillers that ckMer*-tlp.video.•4lnuUer , 'and'the .casL.dtie.s- rt Vbust. • APRIL 3, 1997 the Meliorist 11 E N T E R T A I IN M E N T • E N E R T A I N M N T N RAI N M E ' N T • ENTERTAIN Tl N T E R T A I N M E N T • E N T M E N T • E N I E R T A 1 N M E F: N E Caddy's RAVING By Michelle Matula the last 1.5 years. Playing every­ sub-genre, or set style. He just plain Entertainment Editor thing from "house to hard-core with enjoys spinning music. booming bass," The Buffer is Ryu-Tono Sunday night found 100 or so known for his ability to read the Ryu-Tono's set features "very Ravers (myself included) at The crowd and play music that they'll hard-hitting, enlightening music Club known as Caddy's. Several want to hear and dance to. with lots of positivity and energy." guest DJs were in to spin industrial The U of L'cr grew up in Mon­ A DJ with 3 years experience, Ryu- tunes for those who attended the treal and Edmonton, and is thc one Tono has been with Zen since Au­ Rave. responsible for bringing the Rave to gust '96. A Rave is a total audio and Lethbridge. "We're trying to bring "Zen is a very pure promo com­ visual stimulation. It's X thousand the big city to the small town ... pany pushing music, DJs, and over­ watts of bass; over 12 thousand bringing the cutting edge to all vibes within thc progressive watts of power on the dance floor Lethbridge," he explains. "It's an dance scene," he explains. His alone. It's computer-generated experience that will educate." graphics only serve to increase the graphics, strobe lights and smoke. D.I Serotonin stimulation ofthe Zen's Rave scene. It's feel good music for people that Serotonin's involvement with Ryu-Tono's videos, which fea­ love to dance. Raves began 2 years ago, when he ture personalized animations and Explains Caddy's regular DJ began spinning in Vancouver clubs. graphics, are either slow or choppy Ryan Tapping, "A Rave is nothing He has since moved to Calgary, depending on what's going on with like Electric Circus (on where he attends Mount Royal Col­ the music. The graphics are com­ MuchMusic). It's not the music lege (where he is possibly pursuing pletely random when done live, with behind radio or Much ... it's pirate Law or Business). the colours and animation positions radio, the music from underground, Serotonin is not a regular DJ for responding to the music (specifi­ DJ Serotonin spins some tunes at Caddy's Sunday night, from overseas and Europe." Zen (the company behind this cally, the bass). Tapping adds that perhaps a bet­ Rave), but was hired specifically for Ryu-Tono originally got into ter term for thc Rave would be to this show after spinning some of animations by accident over 4 years call it P.L.U.R, which stands for Zen's parties. Playing mostly "pro­ ago, while downloading a video Peace Love Unity and Respect. gressive" tunes (which to a non- game. Since then, he has acquired "It's good attitudes in people that Raver means "funky, hard beats"), over $17,000 worth of special ef­ love to dance. You can't sing lyr­ he admits that spinning is easiest fects equipment, including a DPS ics, but you can hear the under­ when "people are into the music, Perception Non-Liner Digital Edit­ ground influences and bass. The [because] you feed off of their en­ ing Machine, and software like music calls you to come dance." ergy." Lightwave 3D. He is the only one Each DJ spun a 45 minute set, Phil Harmonic in Canada (to our knowledge) to use with music ranging from "progres­ Although he has been involved completely digital graphics (tradi­ sive house" to enlightening, "hard­ with Raves mentally for years, it is tional film loops using a 16 mm film hitting funk." just recently that Phil Harmonic has projector don't allow for animated Thc DJs behind the music, are: become involved with Raves physi­ graphics that are able to respond to Ryan 'The Buffer" Tapping cally. As a DJ he would prefer to stay the music). Smiling, he adds "It's A DJ with 5 years experience low; for now, he's just checking just another part of the Rave expe­ (the last 2 at Caddy's), The Buffer things out, seeing what he can do. rience." has been involved with Raves for As such, he is not focused into anv wasn't so sane when his neighbor The anti-vegetarian song, "Car­ Worms... got a dog- a barking, pooping, rot Juice Constitutes Murder," was (continued from page 1) peeing, biting little Chihuahua. "I'm perhaps the best known song in the we keep Quebec). One particularly gonna kill the dog next door, ain't set. The folk-like cynicism of the memorable line, "It isn't what you gonna bark anymore, cause this is killing of vegetables (it's madness!), NO MORE do with it, it's the size that counts," and the pain of these plants is ex­ brought immediate smiles to the pressed in lyrics "don't think that faces of thc adult audience mem­ they don't have feelings, just cause HANGING bers. a radish can't scream." It was just Il wasn't hard for The Worms one ofthe many witty songs the trio to enterlain the all-ages crowd. sang, and just one of many featured AROUND Their spoofs, be it on the "Big Fat on their 3 disks {self-titled, Russell's Road Manager," or a Beatles'-like Shorts, and C'est Cheese.) AIRPORTS. "Godzilla" song, brought laughter Thc trio is sure to be welcomed and energetic claps from all. Sing­ wherever they go; Trevor for his ex­ Never do it again. ing "Our love was so true, but now tremely versatile voice, Chris for his Get home with Canada's best student fare offer. she's 3 foot 2, and she used to be 5 mastery of expressions, and Mike foot 11" in a Paul McCartney voice, for his mastery of comic humour. Chris romanticized thc lover lost judgment day. and that little runt is Unfortunately, they will not be in when Godzilla "squished her like gonna pay, no more turds on my Lethbridge again for some time, and Calgary/Edmonton one-way a bug." lawn..." which progresses to "gonna you will have to pick up their disk(s) to: kill the guy next door, won't call the to tide you over until their next visit. Trevor's "Gonna Kill the Dog Toronto/Hamilton $140 Next Door" was another fan cops anymore, never liked him any­ As well, look out for their 4th al­ bum, still untitled, which will be out favorite. Starting off quite serious way, 300 bucks ain't much to pay, sometime in May. Winnipeg $80 sounding, the song goes into how there's turds on my lawn (they must be his, his dog is gone)..." one of "sound and stable mind" Ottawa $150

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(awarded to student athletes with CIAU championships this season and is looking to Brown says Perkins has good intensity throughout thc improve his times and placings in thc next four sea­ University of Lethbridge averages of 3.4), as well as other whole race and he doesn't crack under pressure. Pronghorns will once again have a sons. CWUAA and CIAU awards; the Swimming is fun for Brown because he gets to travel chance to demonstrate that their team academic award (for the team Brown, in his first year at the U of L, finished and meet people. Besides, Brown says jokingly it's the table manners are a match for their with the highest cumulative GPA); fourth in the Canada West 1500m freestyle this sea­ only thing he can do as he's never played any other athletic and academic prowess and the Associated Canadian Trav­ son and thirteenth in the CIAU championships. His sports seriously. when Pronghorn Athletics holds its ellers (ACT) male and female ath­ teammate Michael Pinder beat him by just two sec­ To be a successful swimmer, Brown says you need annual Blue and Gold Awards letes for the year awards. onds for third in thc Canada West championships, to be mentally tough, good at turns, and be willing to Night on April 5 at Local sportscaster and thc second place swimmer was just four sec­ swim smart. You also need to be strong, which is an­ Sven Ericksen's Res­ Tony Deys of CFCN onds ahead. other thing Brown can improve, and you to have a good taurant. Channel 3 will serve It's that kind of encouraging first year that is mak­ feci for the water. Blue and Gold as the master of cer- ing Brown set his goals even higher for the 1997- Coach Ken Fitzpatrick has reminded him of his goals Awards Night marks emonies for the 1998 season. He wants to shave 25 seconds off his and kept him on track. Fitzpatrick showed more inter­ the achievements of evening. personal best in the 1500m freestyle and finish in est in him than any one else, so Brown came here to Pronghorn student- Johnson says Ath­ thc medals at next year's Canada West meet. Brown swim. He says the program here is good and that he athletes and features letics decided to also wants to go under 4:30 in the 400m individual has had fun this season. He has had personal bests in the presentation of a hold this year's din­ medley and go as close as he can get to four minutes all three of his events since arriving at the U of L. number of awards ner at Sven in thc 400m free. This season Brown swam 4:36 in This is Brown's tenth year of swimming. His mom based on athletic Ericksen's because the 400m IM and 4:06 in the 400m free. signed him up for a rookie camp and he's been swim­ and/or academic performance, says of the restaurant's ongoing com­ Brown also wants to swim in the Canada Games, ming ever since. He calls Red Deer home and might be women's basketball coach Dori mitment to the University's sports which is for any swimmer under 20 who is not coaching in thc area this summer. Johnson, coordinator of the event. programs. "They've been really carded, this summer. His major is phys-ed. Right now he is checking out "It's a night to celebrate the time strong supporters of Athletics in He says he can work especially on his turns, his options, but he may be leaning towards coaching they've committed to excellence, the past," she says. which Brown feels are a weakness. He is also start­ swimming, which is something Brown knows about. both in school and in their sport." Tickets are $27, including GST The event is also open to members ($21.50 for student-athletes) and From the bench... of the local and University com­ are available from the Athletics munities as well as athletes, Office (329-2681; PE 209, 8:30 NHL playoff preview coaches and Athletics staff. a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Doors open with by Stephen Tipper question mark for mc, but Phillie has like New Jersey after their Cup run. Awards that will be presented a cash bar at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 Sports Editor had such a stingy defense this year There just doesn't seem to be the at the dinner include the most valu­ p.m. will be followed by the I can't see Hextall's performance same atmosphere like there was last able players in each sport; the awards presentation at 7:30 and a Yes, it's that time again. The NHL being a huge factor one way or the year when the Panthers made the Pronghorn scholar-athlete award; dance at 9 p.m. Dress is semi-for­ regular season is almost done and other. playoffs for the first time in fran­ Canada West all-star and CIAU all- mal. teams arc gearing up for the chise history. Stanley Cup champion* may not have developed. How goalie Darren Puppa was in net. This playoffs. Thc playoffs are what re­ 1st round. Buffalo quickly Oates and Tochett get used year, Puppa's healthy but coach ally counts as everyone knows. So Rangers The Sabres are the surprise ofthe to playing with Washington's sys­ Terry Crisp has to actually go and here is my humble opinion of what Wayne Gretzky seems to raise his NHL this season. When Pat tem and how quickly they get used ask Puppas if he wants to play to­ game and the game of his teammates will happen in those unpredictable Lafontaine, their only superstar for­ to their new teammates will deter­ night. That can't be good for team to a new level when the playoffs NHL playoffs. ward, went out at the start of the mine how scared Buffalo get. morale. The Islanders are on a role start. His thirst for a fifth cup will season every one thought they'd Montreal, Ottawa, Hartford, Tampa at the right time. Robert Reichel has only make the Rangers better. But Eastern Conlcrencc never make the playoffs let alone be Bay, Long Island played well since he arrived and has this isn't the Rangers' year. Luc Philadelphia a contender for thc Stanley Cup. The The right to get creamed by Phillie helped out Ziggy Palffy tremen­ Robitaille and Alexei Kovalev, two Tbe way things are going the Fly­ Sabres rely on a defensive style and in the first round will likely come dously. In the year of defense ofthe Rangers' key offensive play­ ers have an excellent chance of outstanding goaltending from down to the last day of the regular though, the Islanders are a more of­ ers, are gone for the season. The winning it all. In recent weeks they Dominek "The Dominator" Hasek, season. Montreal has a potent fensive minded team and their Rangers certainly have the experi­ have defeated most ofthe contend­ two key requirements of any Cup offense but has no goaltending and goaltending is shaky at times. The ence, but their legs are not getting ers. Last week they beat thc Devils winning team, to get the job done. is terribly inconsistent from game city of Hartford really wants the any younger. After surviving a bru­ without Eric Lindros or Paul Their offense does not rely upon on to game. Ottawa is a more balanced Whalers to go out with a bang, and tally tough series against the Pan­ Coffey. I can't find a chink in thc one line to score either, making it team but is just as inexperienced. it seems to be rubbing off on the thers the Flyers will pound them to armour. Goalie Ron Hcxtall is a hard for teams to key on any one Tampa is in the race because of players. Goalie Sean Burke is the a pulp. No Mike Richter theatrics line. What may do the Sabres in, (what else!) an emphasis on defense. will save them this year. however, is that the other teams When Tampa made it lough for tbe (See From the bench on can match Buffalo's defense but Conference semi-final. Flyers in the first round last year. page 14) also have a more potent offense. Pittsburgh Conference semi-lmal. The Penguins have been the New Jersey most inconsistent team in the con­ Thc Devils arc back and look ference. Their goaltending has been even more dangerous than ever. mediocre at best, their defensive The trade for Doug Gilmour and coverage is embarrassingly bad and f Undergraduate \ Dave Ellett was brilliant because their away record is atrocious. Not they now have a legitimate first three things any team wants to say line centre a.s well shoring up an going into the playoffs. The Pen­ Awards already outstanding defense. guins' only hope is to lull other Their power play should get bet­ teams into end-to-end hockey, Deadline: May 31, 1997 ter too as Gilmour and Ellett get which no team does better. The Dev­ used to their teammates. When ils won't have a devil of a time if Value: Up to S3,000 they meet Buffalo in the confer­ they play the smart defense that ence semi-final (it seems inevi­ they've been doing all season. table), be prepared for double and Sadly, Super Mario's last season will • Scholarships are based on your triple overtime. This baby's go­ end all too quickly. It's a shame he academic performance in the Fall '96 ing to take awhile! The Devils doesn't play for the Fivers. and Spring '97 semesters. just have too much playoff ex­ rst round. perience for the young and inex- Washington • You are encouraged to apply if you icrienced Sabres. The Capitals will take Buffalo to have a combined 3.00 GPA. Conference at least six. They are a tough, expe­ Florida rienced defensive team who, thanks The I can't see Florida getting very to the Oates-Tochctt-Ranford trade, University of far this year simply because now find themselves with two po­ Lethbridge every team now knows what they tent scoring lines and a proven Financial Aid and Student Awards can do and will be prepared for playoff goaltender. The trouble is 4401 University Drive • Lethbridge it. They seem to have lost some­ that they've been so riddled with RoomSU 047 Phone 329 J.s.s.s -^3J thing too, something intangible, injuries will that team chemistry 14 the Meliorist APRIL 3,1997 S P () R T S S F () R T S • S P 0 R T S • s P 0 R T S « S P 0 R T S • S P T S • S P () R T S • S P 0 R T S • S P () R T S • S P 0 R • S P () R T S • S P () R T s • s P 0 R T S • S P O R T S SPORTS P () R T S • S P 0 R T S • S P S |> O R T S P O R T S • S P () R T S • s From the bench... tion for the playoff spot. But Detroit may be upset in the first Arnott and Doug Weight have to First round. wouldn't it be great lo see Ottawa round this year. They barely made play like the future superstars they Chicago (continued from page 13) in the playoffs for the first time? It it past St. Louis last year even will be if Edmonton i.s to have a Whoever makes the playoffs Hartford advantage, for he i.s the one would at least give Canadians some­ though they are picked by many to hope. Also, they must play much from fourth on down will be com­ goalie on any of the four teams ca­ thing to cheer about even if it is for win it all. This team is not as strong better on thc road. Experience, or ing into the first round on a high. pable oi' making sure his team four short games. Whoever makes as tbat team, and many teams have lack of it, is something they just That's the biggest scare for thc top makes the playoffs. Thc pressure in it. it'll be a classic David and demonstrated that they can play doesn't have enough of. teams, that a hot team like Chicago Montreal may be more oi' a hin­ Goliath battle. defense just as well if not better. Firsl round or Calgary will come into their drance than a help to the struggling Western Conlerence Their offense this year has relied on Anaheim building feeling confident and will Canadians. Hartford i.s my predic­ Colorado Steve Y/.crman and Brendan The Ducks have gotten hot at just steal a game or two early in the se­ Thc Avalanche arc the class of Shanahan a little too much. Federov the right time. They certainly play ries. That's why I can sec the first the Western Conference. Even will need to play much better than tight enough defense to compete round matchups going six or seven when both Joe Sakic and Peter he has in past playoffs if Detroit i.s with the big boys, but the other games, real tests for Colorado. Dal­ Forsberg were injured during to have a chance. Detroit has peren­ teams have too many weapons. las, and Detroit. Chicago may be mid-season they kept on win­ nially had problems living up to ex­ They rely too much on Paul Kariya the toughest oi the lower ranked pectations in thc playoffs, and this ning. Without Patrick Roy they and Tcemu Selanne. Their success teams because many of their play­ season will be no exception. are a contender. With Roy, they hangs heavily on their success, and ers have playoff experience. are best among the contenders. First round. it's just too much to ask when thc Roenick's departure to Phoenix They, like the Flyers, seem to Phoenix checking gets even tighter in the will hurt them, and I doubt whether have everything that a team needs The fourth through eighth spots playoffs. They did beat Detroit 1-0 Alexei Zhamnov can have the same to win a Stanley Cup. Plus, their in OT, however, on Sunday so it's are all up for grabs. Phoenix may impact in thc playoffs that Roenick experience last year means they not going to be a walkover. actually do better if they do not have did. They also have untested know how to win and that they're home ice because their away record First round. playoff goalie in Jeff Hackctt. hungry lor more. is much better than their home Calgary First round. Stanley Cup Pinal. record. Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin The Flames will be hoping that St. Louis Dallas has had his best year, and last year they finish eighth and play the Ava­ Any team with the likes of Grant It's the year of the top dog this in the playoffs he was outstanding lanche, whom the Flames have a 2- Fuhr, All Maclnnis and Brett Hull year. Defense has been the key against Detroit. Phoenix certainly 0-1 record against this season. But should make the playoffs. But this to winning all year, and Dallas have the potential for a Cup run-my that all changes come the playoffs year the Blues have been so incon­ has been one of the best defen­ dark horse. Watch for Jeremy as the Flames well know. They have sistent and so surrounded by con­ sive teams all year. They also Roenick to pick up his play after an not won a single playoff series since troversy that their playoff hopes have a balanced scoring attack injury-riddled regular season. they won the Cup way back in '89, have been seriously jeopardized. If and solid goaltending. Their Conlerence semi-final. and Trevor Kidd has not proven they do make the playoffs once home and away records are Edmonton himself to be a playoff goalie. Their again they will rely heavily on equally impressive. Andy Moog Edmonton are unpredictable be­ anemic offense in the regular sea­ Hull's line to do much of the scor­ i.s an experienced and proven cause of the "CuJo factor". Goalie son will shrivel up even more (if it's ing. Fuhr is one ofthe best playoff playoff goaltender. But Colorado Curtis Joseph has single handily possible) as teams concentrate on goalies ever and should make the has too much of everything. I shut down teams in past playoffs, playing tight defense and making series closer than it would other­ expect that series to go seven. but does he have enough left after a sure Theo Fleury doesn't do any­ wise be. Conlerence final. long and exhausting season? He thing. 9th in Western Conference Detroit looks burned out to me. Both Jason

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ADM Agri-Industries Agland Heartland Livestock Agrifutures

Nelson Homes Ltd. Craftcx Builders Bcxson Construction Cooper Concrete

Robcrge Trucking Grciflndus tries Gibson Petroleum Company Frontier Peterbuilt ABUNDANT SUPPORT SERVICES:

affordable housing 14 schools Lakeland College indoor aquatic centre USA over 100 retail outlets Golf & Country Club Bud Miller All Seasons Park 1997 Alberta Summer Games . _

For relocation info call: Stacey Fazakas LLCTiDMLXSTER Economic Development Officer Lloydminster, Sask/Alta ECONOMIC ph: 1-800-825-6180 JL DEVELOPMENT fax: (306) 825-7170 AUTHORITY email: [email protected] APRIL 3,1997 the Meliorist 15 S P O R T S • S P O R T S • S P O R T S • S P O R T S • S 0 R T S • S P () R T S • S P 0 R T S • S P O R T S • S P (( T S • S P O R T S • S P 0 R T S • S P 0 R T S • S P 0 R SPORTS S P O R T S * S P Q R T S • S P 0 R T S • S P 0 R T S • S P C) R T S • RECREATION SERVICES INTRAMURALS - 8 as of April 1/97: 2 5 5 ! 1 1 • Ice Hockey - Play-offs MO Team Calabria 13 - Individual Team 3 1 ...j X ^^ q o H q Sabres 12 - Woodies 4 1 1 Ej The Pylons 10 - Screaming Death 9 Z Bangers 9 - Silver Bullets 4

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