Jock Talk with Angela Willerton Scary Stuff! Page 12 Page 15 VolumeUniterUniter 57, Issue 2 October 24, 2002 THE T HE O FFICIAL W EEKLY S TUDENT N EWSPAPER OF THE U NIVERSITY OF W INNIPEG U of W Financial Woes Spark Potential Strike felt by both students and faculty. the board of regents onside, together and negotiation...we were patient throughout BY LAURA HURRIE Departments have had to cut back their make the financial decisions that have to be September when they said [they’d] have Students may have noticed long wait- spending, causing problems considering the made in a way where accountability is clear something for [us] in September...we are at ing lists and cancelled programs when class- 12% increase in enrollment. and in a timely manner and also in a way so the point where we are not willing to con- es began this autumn. Now arises the possi- “Most departments have found, par- that we will not have to start making cut tinue to accommodate the university which bility of a University of Winnipeg Faculty ticularly with the large enrollment increase, backs in the middle of the term which we we feel should be able to plan through a Association strike. The University of that we just cannot place all the students had to do last year,” Goldrick-Jones stated. financial crisis,” argued Goldrick-Jones. Winnipeg’s financial problems have starting who want to register,” said Amanda The UWFA’s decision to call a strike By the time of the strike vote, last to show and now the monetary situation Goldrick-Jones, President of the UWFA. vote is directly related to the university’s Wednesday the university had still not has resulted in the UWFA taking a strike She also says that there have been depart- financial problems according to Goldrick- offered a financial package, which would vote, with 85% voting in favour of a strike if ments that have had to cancel courses Jones.“One of the problems with the Board cover the issues of salaries and benefits, for a deal cannot be reached before the strike because of lack of teaching staff and a of Regents and all the resignations is they negotiation with the UWFA. deadline. A week’s notice will be given of freeze has been put on buying new science have not engaged in timely The student reaction to the strike vote the strike deadline by the faculty before equipment. bargaining...they have not yet put the finan- was mixed. any action is taken. Goldrick-Jones says there are two cial package together that they need to fin- Cam, a second year student, feels the The University of Winnipeg’s finan- main things the university must do if it ish substantial bargaining with us,” she said. faculty is underpaid. “They have every cial problems became known last winter wants to resolve this financial crisis: First “They have delayed this process for six right to strike but it would certainly suck when the 3 million dollar deficit was the university and the students must pursue months, as a result we’re taking a strike for us the students...I hope that the admin- revealed and the Vice President of Finance the question of government funding. “I vote.” istration gets their shit together,” he said. and the Board of Regents Chairman both think we need to perhaps pursue [govern- Goldrick-Jones maintains that the Constance Rooke, President of the U resigned. In September of this year two ment funding] more loudly...raise our voic- faculty has been very patient with the uni- of W, was unavailable for comment. more members of the Board of Regents es a little bit more, and students as well versity. The faculty accepted one-year con- Lauren Scott a fourth-year psych stu- resigned. It has not been easy for the U of need to be contacting their representatives, tracts last winter during the time when the dent believes the strike will impose a threat W, and the administration continues to say getting involved in their student associa- university’s financial troubles were becom- to students’ academic achievement.“I think that it’s being under-funded by the provin- tion, finding out what the student associa- ing noticeable, the university having prom- it should not happen. I’m taking a really cial government and the university’s pen- tion is going to do to lobby the government ised that the financial problems would be hard honours course and we can’t afford to sion plan investments suffered in the eco- and really push that aspect of it,” said resolved so a multi-year contract could be fall behind...I think profs work real hard nomic uncertainty following the September Goldrick-Jones. negotiated. and deserve more money but the student 11 terrorist attacks last year. Secondly, according to Goldrick- “We accommodated them this sum- shouldn’t have to suffer,” said Scott. “I wish Since last winter the deficit has been Jones, the university needs to resolve the mer when they said they weren’t ready to there was a way they could go about this reduced but the impact of cuts are being situation with the Board of Regents. “Get put their financial package together for without it affecting the students.” U Mayoral Candidates Forum Informs Students As Students Prepare to Vote, Forum Sparks Debate BY CORTNEY PACHET the things he thinks are making this a great city aren’t going to provide you Four mayoral candidates attended a with an opportunity to stay in this city,” forum at the University of Winnipeg to said Golden. discuss issues affecting students, especially The audience did not take Golden’s in the core area. statement lightly. David Lettner, Chris Henderson, “Focus on the issues and not mak- Allan Golden and Nick Ternette were ing fun of other people,” responded a stu- present at the forum in the Bulman dent. Student Centre, debating subjects such as Lettner urged the electorate to seek Winnipeg Transit fees, student housing, out information. “Suck it up. Learn about bicycle safety and the validity of the True the candidates, find out what they have North project. to say and make an informed decision.,’ Mayor Glen Murray was unable to Lettner said. attend the forum, although his absence Lettner, Henderson and Ternette was a frequent topic of discussion. From Left: Henderson, Lettner, Ternette and Golden debate issues concerning students. are all graduates of the U of W and can- Larissa Ashdown, President of the didate Golden attended the university. University of Winnipeg Students’ pose queries to all candidates. “My honorable opponents, and for Lettner proposed an alternative Association, mediated the forum, which Golden emphasized that many sure our present Mayor, don’t under- way to select a mayoral candidate: “You was held over free period last Friday. young Winnipeggers leave the province stand that if you don’t have a competitive can always vote for whoever you think Ashdown asked prepared questions and seeking employment in their fields else- environment, all the street parties in the can climb that rock in the front of the students were given the opportunity to where. world and all the gay pride flags and all University fastest.” U Halloween Happenings Previewed - page 13 page 2 October 24, 2002 the uniter uniter the news Volume 57, Issue 2 October 24, 2002 STAFF Cortney Pachet News Editor Day of Action Takes Different Tamara King Features Editor Forms Across Canada Jonathan Tan Focus Editor Students’ Association. influence the federal government. CFS CORTNEY Although speakers at Day of Action campuses across Canada are presenting at the U of W have yet to be determined, diverse activities to support Day of Michelle Kuly P ACHET View and Culture Editor students will have the opportunity to par- Action. News Editor ticipate in postcard signings and a collabo- Simon Fraser University is holding a Andrew Buck rative piece of artwork to send to Ottawa. Philosopher’s Cafe to promote discussion Sports Editor Thursday, October 31, “We are quite directly protesting the and awareness about globalization. students across Canada Federal Government,” said Gibbons, not- Brandon University is hosting a pancake Eszti Nagy will participate in the ing that the Federal Government is breakfast. Residents from across Quebec Distribution Manager Hemispheric Day of Action against the responsible for negotiations of interna- will be gathering in Montreal for a mass Free Trade Agreement of the Americas tional trade deals. Gibbons emphasized demonstration against the FTAA and Stu Reid (FTAA). Canadian students are also addressing the there is a possibility of strikes on Quebec Students are protesting the classifi- United States. campuses. Production Manager cation of education as a service. According Gibbons acknowledged that Day of SFU, the U of W and several other to the FTAA, public education is consid- Action coensides with Halloween. Plans universities are also showing films. “The Ted Turner ered a trade barrier that prevents private for a costume contest and candy give- films will detail what’s going on and to Advertising Manager corporations from offering that service. aways centering on political themes will give us another way to present some of the “It’s better to bring these concerns draw students to the event. information,” said Gibbons. Matt Hiebert up before the agreements actually come Actions are being held in local The University of Winnipeg’s Day of the Uniter Coordinator into force,” said Jeremiah Gibbons, Arts capacities to address the provincial gov- Action is taking place on October 31 in Director of the University of Winnipeg ernments in anticipation that they will the Atrium from 12-2 p.m.