Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo Volume 28, Number 24, Thurs. March 17,1988 the CORD More than just talk: students want action By Lynn Marchildon Some people just didn't come in and MPPs. because it wasn't worth it." "The power of students is TORONTO (CUP) - About 500 Despite the obvious effects of unquestionable," said Weir, pointing frustrated college and university underfunding, Tony Macerollo, chair out David Peterson's pledge to students converged on the lawn of of the Canadian Federation of Stu- eliminate exclusionary oy-laws as an the Ontario legislature March 10 to dents, said students need to demon- example of how student pressure demand the government live up to strate to publicize their concerns. has resulted in action. Weir said the its promise of excellence in post- "The general public takes it for OFS and the University of Western secondary education. grantedthat colleges and universities students' union plan to deliver more "We have listened and we have are good things to have but we've than 8,000 signed postcards to the waited and we re fed up," rallied got to force a "kitchen discussion," premier insisting that he live up to Ontario Federation of Students' on post-secondary education be- his promised legislation. chair Sheen Weir. cause it's in serious trouble." Weir said, however, the post- "Quality, world class, internation- secondary community's most immed- ally competitive, excellence, is what Macerollo said the Ontario liberals iate problem is absorbing the 5,000 this government has promised. are adept at making even the extra students who have applied to signi- Debt-ridden students, disintegrating smallest announcements look university for next year. libraries, housing crises, overcrowd- ficant. "There's no more space on our ing, underfunding - that is what this "They're not doing anything. I government has delivered." think the one thing they have done is classroom floors, there aren't enough library books, there are not The rally, which wrapped up a a marvellous job of packaging things week of a province-wide under- and made it look wonderful." enough faculty," said Weir. "Never post- funding campaign, was the first of its Both Weir and OFS chair-elect before have so many wanted a secondary never before kind in three years. Shelley Potter urged students to education, Marching from the University of take the energy of the rally back has the post-secondary system been ill-equipped." Toronto, students ignored Toronto home to their university community so stoplights, cheered arriving school busses of additional students and waved one dollar bills and placards imploring Premier David Peterson to stop the cutbacks. John Starkey, president of the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations, congratulated students on their persistence, saying the April budget will be a chance for the government to "put its money where its mouth has been for the last two years." voice Just along for the ride: Last Saturday night at Fed Hall "Jailhouse Joe" Raising his to be heard above the chanting students, Myke, bassist for The Razorbacks, played his instrument in every Starkey said, "It is quite clear to all conceivable position—on his head, with his feet, while lying on his back, of us that the 4.5 per cent (increase standing on it (above), and even occasionally in an upright position. For a in operating grants) that the trea- peak at The Razorback scrapbook turn to page 17. Cord photo by Cori Cusak surer promised us last November is not enough. Just to maintain the present level of inadequate services requires over 10 per cent." More opportunities Starkey said over the last 10 years, universities have absorbed 23 per By Eric Beyer * students working after graduation cent more students and increased per on building about the in education-related jobsfor up to 12 research activities by 30 cent. Dr.Saul Cohen, spoke Friday in the Peters Changes designed to attract more months; The real increase in funding dunng strategic and geographic importance of the Gaza strip. The professor * 10 of geography Hunter College in New York predicts that a political post-secondary foreign students to students in Canada under the those years was two per cent he at will come are "mutually exhausted," and Canada were announced February auspices of the Canadian Inter- said. settlement only when both sides 23 by Benoit Bouchard, Federal national Development Agency. NDP education critic Richard are forced to go to the negotiating table. The Gaza strip is the land area that they as a buffer zone between Israel and neighbours. Cohen emphasized Minister of Employment and Immi- Foreign students will continue to Johnson told students have a acts its importance Gaza of the table, and for gration. be exempt from visa processing right to expect adequate funding for the of for the control water the water supply of Israel. Cord photo by Eric Beyer The changes will loosen employ- fees. the system. ment restrictions for visa students. President-elect of Laurier's "You should have the right to go They were implemented on March Chinese Student's Association, through education without acquiring 1. Serena Lai, said that the new policy a debt load the size of a small third "I think its great, but it comes too should help qualified students who world country," said Johnson. Holding an "Oh Another Changes coming late," said fourth year Business cannot study in Canada because of Shit, student Vincent Lui, a visa student a lack of money. She emphasized Promise (OSAP)" sign, first year studying at Laurier. The Hong Kong the need for employers and visa Ryerson film student Dave Watts native said the policy should have students to know of the policy as said the effects of underfunding are for business dip come earlier because he is already soon as possible. obvious. cameras we use first year far behind in his job search. "A lot of "Because its so new 1 don't know "The for By Linda Schmoll instead of two with no choice for good jobs have been taken." how long it will take for the majority film are 25 years old. Every now and electives. However, the first term Lui then they'll eat your film and you said that he and his friends of employers to know," Lai said. Another proposal for changes in couid be taken as part of the given won't be able to get your assignment had up looking for jobs last Lui, who wants to reside in the Laurier Business Program is undergraduate studies. semester because they thought they said he had a job lined up in in on time." Canada, being examined at the committee The Business Diploma was origin- would not have a chance at getting a with the contingency Waterloo math student, Shelagh Toronto, but level. ally designed for part-time students work permit. that he receive a work permit. Pepper said it's not only equipment Currently, students wishing to but many students from other Foreign students in the following According to Lui, a visa student that hampers the ability of students obtain a Diploma in Business disciplines have interest. groups are now granted permission were only eligible to receive a permit to get a quality education. Administration must complete six to accept work without the job if they have an outstanding quality "I took a course last term where The reason for the proposed two-term equivalent courses, three needing validation or being subject above of a Canadian. He said you had to get there ten minutes change is that the present program that required and three electives. to the availability of Canadians: that in his career goal, accounting, it early to get a seat," she said. "The does not have enough required * students working on-campus; rest of the people sat on the floor or The new proposal is to lengthen courses. The objective of the change * on page 3 spouses of students; continued dragged chairs from other rooms. the course load to three terms is to upgrade the program. THURSDAY, MARCH 17,1933 2 the CORD the Tlx© WORDSMITH I CORD WORD PROCESSING / TYPING I •Resumes • Reports Letters/Mailing • Manuals March 17,1988 Ill ll I Typesetting Volume 28, Number 24 •Manuscripts (Cerlox & Therma-bind) Rob EdltoMn-Chief Furlong Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2Y7 NEWS Editor Erlka Sajnovlc Associate Eric Beyer Contributors Undo Schmoll Jordon Lay Jim Lea Doug Earie COMMENT Contributors Ken Whytock Andy Dunn KMMSMiIBB lan t. 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