The Gateway (1995-01-26)

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Page2 Thursday, January 26,1995 GATEWAY
Campus Connection...
New frat to pick up men
by Darren Zenko Canadian chapter six years later at Alderdice.
You may soon be hearing a lot Osgoode Hall at the University of “When we set up a colony it’s
A weekly compendium of being turned into a co-ed fresh-
about the Delta Chis. No, that’s not Toronto. not a full chapter. In order to gain
events happening on campuses man dorm, much to the chagrin the name of a new alien race from “Our whole principle is justice full chapter recognition, it has to
across Canada. of many students. Star Trek: Voyager, that’s the name to our fellow man,” says Patrick have at least 30 members who are
$1m bucks A massive campus backlash of the newest fraternity at the Uni- Alderdice, director of Chapter Ser- all active on campus, it has to have
has erupted as the current ten- versity of Alberta. vices for Delta Chi. Alderdice is on equal or competitive housing on
The Gazette ants of the house will be told to Earlier this year, the Interfrater- campus working to establisha core campus, and all its written pro-
Western’s Journalism graduate leave. nity Council issued aninvitation to
However, the house has en- numerous fraternities to apply to “Our whole principle is justice to our fellow man.”
establish a chapter at the U of A. —Patrick Alderdice, director of Chapter Services for Delta
decision Afteralong selection process, Delta Chi
Chi was formally invited to begin
their expansion here. group of interested students to be- gramming has to be up to par with
According to IFC president gin creating the new chapter. the international standard.”
Patrick Donnelly, the primary con- According to Alderdice, the main Alderdice discounts concerns
sideration in selecting which orga- advantage Delta Chi has over ex- that the fraternity system at the U
nizations to invite on campus was isting fraternities stems from its of A is overcrowded or that the
prior Canadian experience. newness. pool of potential membersis tapped
Says Donnelly, “The systems in “The fact is, right now [the new out.
the dean of Weste the United States and Canada are founding members] get to set the “There’s no way it could be
school. very different....We didn’t want the direction,” he says. “They get to go tapped out. From my understand-
mped out on their lawn Uof A to bea testing ground fora out and decide if they want to go ing only 0.7 per cent of the univer-
test of, jon. new fraternity. We wanted them to ahead and start their own tradi- sity population here is [in a frater-
know what went on on other Ca- tions.” nity].”
nadian campuses.” Before the new chapter, or Along with leadership consult-
Originally founded as a law fra- colony, gains full recognition from ant Keith Fields, Alderdice hopes
ternity at Cornell University in the international organization it to begin recruiting potential mem-
1890, Delta Chi established its first must meet certain criteria, explains bers as early as this week.
U of A Comp Sci earns full credits
by Stanley Woo
The University of Alberta has that the U of A’s BSc honours and of computing science.
t,” said Perry Albert, head of
done it again. The U of A hit the big BSc specialization programs in To be given an official seal of
istance like this w C security. “Two males, both
’ time for topping Maclean's survey computing have met the standards approval by a group of technology
le to do so,” adde known to her, started to run
of university library storage facili- set by the Canadian Information professionals is all fine and dandy
er her and she ran home.”
“Albert said the males yelled ties. This time, it’s the faculty of Processing Society. for the faculty of Science, but what
and chased her. Science’s turn to shine. CIPS is an independent national does this really mean for the U of A
This incident follows two as- Last week, the U of A’s Com- organization dedicated to promot- as a whole?
saults of joggers in Lethbridge in puter Science department was for- ing and furthering computing sci- Accreditation will “attract new
recent weeks. mally recogbny tihez Coempdute r ence education. students to the University,” nota-
Science Accreditation council. Af- The observation group was com- bly those who wish to attain their
rueman House, the oldest —compiled by Juliet ter extensive observation and posed of Computing Science pro- degree in computing at an accred-
male residence on the Mount Williams evaluation of the undergraduate fessors, an evaluator from CIPS, ited institution, says MT Ozsu,
Allison University campus, is programs, the council determined and other professionals in the field Computing Science’s acting chair.
Who’s Made the Campus a Great Place?
The Students’ Union would like your help in identifying those individuals who
have contributed to the improvement of life on campus or in the community.
eff: y ou are, or Know of, a student, staff member, or other individual who has shown
exceptional dedication in one or more areas of the university, or community at large,
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place — for their outstanding worki ne xtra-curricular activities. This honour was bestowed on those people who Committee shall have the discretion to award a number of Gold Key
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organizations. The Gold Key Society was involved in a wide variety of events, it entertained visitors, and acted as in Student Government; Volunteer Activities; Student Organizations;
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GATEWAY Thursday, January 26,1995 Page 3
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islature Wednesday. “Only two per cent of the federal president Linda Karpowich en-
The rally, coordinated by the Stu- debt is due to social spending. The couraged the crowd to continue to
dent Organised Resistance Move- restis due to corporate tax breaks,” fight the cuts. KAPLAN
ment, was held to protest the fed- said Flintstone. “We can phone them [the gov-
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eral government’s Green paper Speakers expressed fears that ernment]. We can challenge them. LSAT
proposals to reduce funding for post-secondary education is be- We can continue to harass them.” GMAT
social programs, including post- coming a luxury only the wealthy Students’ Union vp external Kyle MCAT
secondary education. Similar ral- can afford. Kasawski said that “for a few brief, GRE
A Service of the
lies were held across Canada on “The quality of education de- proud moments, there wasempow- University of Alberta Students’ Union
Wednesday. Organizers were pends on the diversity of students erment and it was incredible.” He
pleased with the turnout and the and diversity depends on access,” urged students to not forget the
enthusiasm of the Edmonton said speaker and Political Science feeling, although Kasawskiseemed
crowd. professor Judith Garber. reluctant to be involved intherally. Volunteer
“They’re telling us that they’re Folksinger and activist Kathleen Rallies around the country were
going to cut $50 million from the U Yearwood urged students to “test slightly better attended than at the To help fill out income tax returns
of A budget if the Green paper the limits of this beautiful democ- University of Alberta.
& gain valuable work experience
goes through and make us pay racy. I think if we don’t do these About 1500 Ottawa students ral-
$5000 in tuition. How many here things today then people will be lied on Parliament Hill, Memorial
can afford $5000 a year in tuition?” asking usina hundred years, where University in Newfoundland esti- Tax Experience not required
asked speaker Todd Flintstone, were you? Why didn’t you do any- mates 4000 students attended their Training provided by Revenue Canada on;
refering to 1997-98 tuition predic- thing?’” protest, while protestors from the
tions. Yearwood also sang a protest University of Windsor numbered Tuesday, Jan. 31,1995 or Saturday, Feb. 4,1995
Concerns were raised through- song during whichralliers stormed 2500. 6:30 - 10:00 pm 10am-2pm
Tory Bldg Rm 38 Business Bldg Rm 1-9
Students absent at council
To register and for more information please contact:
by Gabriel M. Fantinoand Ricki had known aboutit. The SU should as I would have liked, but it was on
Student Financial Aid & Info Centre
Johnston advertise this kind of thing. Ididn’t posters. In the future I would ad-
302G SUB 492-3483
The University of Alberta’s Stu- see anything about it,” said Kelly vertise it more, through whatever
or
dents’ Union sent an invitation to Awid, a third-year year Arts stu- means necessary,” commented SU
The Accounting Club
students to attend an open session dent. president Suzanne Scott.
208 Business 492-2993
of Students’ Council Tuesday. Un- This sentiment was echoed by Garrett Poston, vp academic, q
fortunately, it turned into yet an- other students as well. “If these said a lack of leadership was to Student Financial Aid
other SU debacle, with almost a meetings were actually open then, blame for the fiasco. ik and Information Centre
total lack of student turnout. yeah, I would go. But, if they hide “An open council, if it is to be
Despite advertising in the Gate- it on the SU page I can’t see anyone truly open, should be done earlier
way and through posters on cam- finding out. Who reads it?” said in the day when there are students
pus, the meeting netted less than Tim Shoults, a third-year Faculté on campus. Do it early in the se- video and
ten students who weren’t council- St-Jean student. mester when student councillors pinball
lors. A lack of advance notice kept For their part, the SU executive can afford to miss a class. If they
games!
many students in the dark about mostly accept the criticism. “I was truly want to be accessible then
the special meeting. disappointed that no real students they will miss a class,” declared
“T probably would have gone if I came. It wasn’t advertised as well Poston.
Ady to take on GSA prez
by Darren Zenko tion period where the audience can Green paper,” she says, referring
Perseus versus Medusa; Luke pose questions to the minister. to the controversial federal docu-
Skywalker versus Darth Vader: “Really, this is an opportunity ment which proposes cuts to edu-
Godzilla versus Mothra. for students to ask Minister Ady cation transfer payments in favour
Theroster of history’s epic battles some questions,” says Krushell, a of loan systems and tax credits.
will include one more Monday veteran of the edyication funding Although Alberta currently has
when Advanced Education minis- debate. a tuition cap of 30 per cent of the
ter Jack Ady and University of Al- Krushell says her goal in University’s total operating bud-
berta Graduate Students’ Associa- Monday’s forum, presented by the get, Krushell is concerned the pro-
tion president Kim Krushell go Grant MacEwan Community Col- vincial government may try to re-
head-to-head in a debate on stu- lege Arts and Science department, open negotiations to raise the tu-
dent finances and government cut- will be not only to get answers ition cap in order to absorb the
backs. from Ady, but to inform students funding deficit.
The debate, which will be mod- on the funding issues facing them. The debate will be held from
erated by television host and “I’m going to be trying to edu- 6:30 to 8pm in the Grant MacEwan
LOWER LEVEL SUB 492-9468
former New Democrat MLA Pam cate these people, who perhaps Conference Theatre at the college’s
Barrett, will include an open ques- don’t know anything about the city centre campus.
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GATEWAY ‘Thursday, January 26,1995 Page 5
by Susan Koles
Did you know that what you
buy in the grocery store has an
effect on someone worlds away? If
you didn’t, you’re about to find
out.
“International Week is the larg-
est educational event on campus,”
says Salima Bandali, Information
Officer for the University of
e US
Alberta’s International Centre. Well, you'd t
“ Asclichéasitsounds, people at _ Whenitfi
post-secondary institutions will be “quite liter i
the leaders of tomorrow. They will crete
be out in the work force and the
world and to be successful, they
need to get a sense of the larger
picture.”
International Week, whichisrun
in conjunction with the Global Vi-
sions Festival of the Centre for In-
ternational Alternatives, will fea-
ture a wide variety of events and
speakers. They are are not only
accessible to the public, but instru-
mental in raising the public’s
awareness of what the University
has to offer.
Inthe first formal session, “What
is an International University?”, a
panel composed of senior Univer-
sity and government officials will
discuss Degrees of Freedom, the stra-
tegic plan for the U of A to the year
2005. A complementary lecture
scheduled for January 31 will ex- Do the budget with me
amine the role of foreign students
in the community.
On another note, students may by Gabriel M. Fantino dent input will be compiled into
also be interested in catching pre- Easy come, easy go may be the written form, then consulted dur-
sentations by two notable speak- Everyone loves a parade. Yes, including you. Kevin Gulayets © way most financial matters are re- ing the hard and concrete process
ers. Bernard Omniak will speak on solved, but the University of of making the preliminary bud-
the struggle of the Lubicon Cree Students can participate in a fo- ready to answer questions. Alberta’s Students’ Union is tak- get,” said Ahluwalia.
January 30 and on February 3 fa- rum, “Reforming the UN Accord- On the lighter side, events to ing a more pragmatic route. The forums span the week and
ther Miguel d’Escoto, former for- ing to Youth,” and recommenda- watch for include daily musical The SU willbe holdinga series of can be found at the following loca-
eign minister for the Sandinista tions coming out of this session performances in HUB in addition budget forums next week aimed at tions from 12 to 2pm: Monday at
government in Nicaragua, will will be forwarded to the UN ina to the U of A Drama department's getting student input for basic de- Corbett Hall, Tuesday at Faculté
speak on the policies of the Inter- paper from Alberta’ and production of Master Harold...and cisions like drafting the budget. St-Jean, Wednesday at the SUB
national Monetary Fund and the Saskatchewan. the Boys and the cultural displays The SU has a yearly budget of stage, Thursday in the Law build-
World Bank, discussing how they Another forum will also provide of Mosaic January 31 in CAB. about $6 million and students ing, and Friday at Lister Hall (4-
have affected people in Nicaragua. ample opportunity for the public Events for International Week should channel that money into 5:30pm).
For those interested inthe United to voice their opinions February 4. kick off Friday with a parade that the services they want, according Ahluwalia said he will give an
Nations, Alex Volkoff, director of There will be a public forum on will work its way around campus, to SU vp finance Gurmeet Ahlu- introductory talk, then turn the
UN programs at the Canadian In- foreign policy where one repre- ending up in SUB, where U of a walia. floor over to students. He said the
ternational Development Agency, sentative from each of the federal president Rod Fraser will officially “Tf you think a service is impor- SU would like to make the alloca-
will look at the UN’s effectiveness. political parties willbe present and declare the week open. tant, then please come out. All stu- tion of funds more efficient.
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A\WEDNESDAY AT THE LEGISLATURE:
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Wieners who wish to learn, not just to those to enhance and ensure council's ef-
who can afford it. fectiveness? Why hold an “open”
I hope Dr. Fraser sleeps well meeting in SUB if no one even
On January 17, 1995 the Edmonton knowing there are a lot of students knows about it?
Journal ran a story about the new out there who struggle to pay rent, It bothers me that an organiza-
president of the University of feed themselves, and go to the tion such as STORM can effectively
Alberta, Dr. Roderick Fraser. The school that has so graciously given encourage student interest in pro-
article made reference to Dr. Fraser’s him so much. Pleasant dreams, Dr. testing rising tuition fees, when our
annual income and perks. I do not Fraser. own SU cannot even gather sup-
understand how the Uof A can give P.S. Why don’t you bring all the port for attendance at their
this person a “perk” condominium board members over to my house supposedely “open” meeting.
to live in rent-free if he makes over for some beans and wieners, on me. The lack of advertising for this
one hundred thousand dollars an- Rick Spangler “open” Students’ Union meeting
nually. Eng. III has me wondering which union of
If the University has this much students the meeting was intended
Candidate?
money, why in the hell is there a for.
need for a students’ food bank? I Lisa Morin
am sure the new president will not Ag For IV
be starving with his free meals at On Tuesday, January 24,1994, the STORM
the Faculty Club. How can he ac- Students’ Union held its “open”
cept a free place to live while meeting in the Alumni Room of the
students’ tuition and book costs are SU Building. Any student on cam-
warning
on the rise, and the funding to the pus was permitted to attend. I de-
University’s various faculties is cided to attend in order to find out
drastically being cut? I would think what goes on at such gatherings.
if this kind of money were made Apparently, I was only one of the It was a great turn out yester-
available to the students or facul- few (and I mean few) persons who day—too bad the excitement was
ties that have experienced cutbacks, attended who did not actually have for the Lotto 6-49. Wednesday saw
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there would be less financial pres- to be there. I found this very about 500 students out of 30 000
sure on both. dissappointing. STORM the legislature, meaning9 2
I think it is fair to say that this I believe the poor student atten- per cent of us didn’t show (keep in
type of fiscal irresponsibility has dance at this particular meeting was mind that the 500 also consisted of
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. been present at the U of A foralong due to the failure of the SU to ac- some high school students and a
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time. I hesitate to think what the tively promote student participa- contingent from Grant MacEwan).
Volume 84 Issue 31
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Advertising 492-4241, Room 234 SUB in office, and after his departure. At ize there was an advertisement in tistically impossible to have ex-
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more for my education; however, I The SU execis the representative that limits our rights to education.
do feel it is up to the University to voice of the students. They work Are you no-shows actually rich
Vote-for-me-in-Chief Juliet Williams 492-5168
Managing Vote-for-me Tami Friesen 492-5178 be fiscally responsible. If the U of A very hard to enhance student life. enough to afford a lower standard
News Editor Terra Tailleur 492-1483 can give these types of perks to However, I believe that sometimes of education at a higher price? Why
News Vote-for-me Gabriel Fantino 492-7308 someone making over 100K a year they work so hard at their jobs they has it been so easy for the govern-
Entertainment Vote-for-me Giles Pinto 492-7052 they can certainly lower the cost of forget who they are working for. ment to leave us out in the cold?
Entertainment Vote-for-me, 2 Zachary O’Connor tuition and books, and subsidize Without the students, there would Are we the apathetic generation?
Sports Vote-for-me Pete Pachal 492-5068 the faculties that have been cut. It is be no Students’ Union. Wouldn’t it Dino Roppo, Arts III
Photo Vote-for-me Mike LaRiviére 492-1482
time the heads of the U of A started be logical to want to hear what is- Jason Marleowsky, Arts IV
Production Vote-for-me Michelle Millar 492-3423
to focus on why they are here. It is sues students have on their minds? Tim Sloan, Arts III
Circulation Vote-for-me Scott Hayes 492-5168
to provide an education to those Wouldn’t direct student input help Kirsten Stolee, Ed IV
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GATEWAY Thursday, January 26,1995 Page 7
Conditioned Stimulus
KDeerVreir sstu dent raised her hand to ask a Pavlov’s dog...Ring a bell, and I'll tite women with big breasts, all see fit, but what I don’t have is the
question. But the question had salivate...” etcetera. The prof gave wearing G-string bikinis, all coo- right to interfere with the rights of
nothing to do with compound con- up. Rather than waste course time, ing over this man like brainless others. Inripping down those post-
Asa survivor of sexual assault, I ditioning, or rats overdosing on he went over, pulled the ribbon off morons, because of the type of beer ers, that woman was infringing on
was proud to see the many pink heroin. Instead, she asked the prof the wall, and chucked it. It wasn’t he drinks—or is it the cologne he my right to be proud of myself, and
posters and ribbons being dis- to remove the ribbon that was on until I walked into class the next wears? Or is it the car he drives? all the other women whoare learn-
played around campus during the far black- ing to live with sexual assault. Ev-
Sexual Assault Awareness Week. board at the front eryone can benefitby talking about
The posters told of 87 victims who of the room. The their feelings concerning sexual as-
were praised for having the prof was quite sault. Those who are unable to deal
strength to try to heal. I know first confused, and with their feelings could perhaps
hand how hard it is to talk about had to ask her to benefit more than others.
sexual assault—I know the guilt, repeat her re- She might say that in not letting
the self-recriminations. The stu- quest. She herrip down those posters, by forc-
dents at the University of Alberta pointed it out to ing her to look at them, we are
are lucky to have a support net- him, saying “It’s infringing on her rights, too. And
work like the Sexual Assault Cen- a CS=for-me.- yes, she does have a right to ex-
tre. [had no one. Now, for those five of you out there day and saw her ripping down all You get my point. But no matter press her opinion—but not in a
I guess that’s why I was so angry who haven’t taken anintroductory of the posters in the room (and it’s how much] dislike them, you don’t way that is as destructive, and as
to see someone ripping down the Psychology course, a CS is a condi- a pretty big room) that I began to see me kicking in the screen of inconsiderate, as ripping down a
posters and the ribbons in one of tioned stimulus. It’s something get mad. every TV that shows the ad. Why? display. If she disagrees with the
my classes. you associate with something else We all have to deal with things Because I am only one person on issue of sexual assault awareness,
It started out innocently enough. that forces you to act a certain way. in life we don’t like. Id espise those this planet, and I only have one then she needs to learn to live with
Halfway through a Psychology Barenaked Ladies fans have heard sexist commercials showing person’s opinions—my own. Ihave things that bother her.
Learning and Behaviour lecture, a all about it (“You can call me scummy guys surrounded by pe- a right to like or dislike things as I All the rest of us have to.
Pr test
without much regard for where Like laboratory rats, the protest- GST not included). whole-heartedly the cuts to educa-
they are coming from. One day our ers seem to feel society owes them 4) A year of first rate education. tion funding. To me, the value of
CLrAa ggs little fur balls learn that it is no ahighly subsidized education. The Need it be said that $4000 a year my education has everything to do
longer feasible to get so many pel- feeling seems to be that four or five is an excellent deal? I realize this is with how hard I have to work to
lets for so little. Rather than accept thousand dollars a yearistoomuch roughly twice what tuition fees get it. Hard work means earning
Imagine this: this and start to pay their dues, the to expect people to pay. were just a few years ago—but what you get, both in and out of
Hundreds of laboratory rats are rats get very angry and insist it is Hmmmm...let’s put this into per- that’s not important. It’s not that school. Organizing protests and de-
given all of the pellets they need to their right to re- ~ 7 manding money you
be healthy, get fat, and live very ceive more pel- paeePe-:ST Uf do not deserve does
comfortably. Although our fuzzy lets. Some even Y not constitute hard
friends must provide certain things go so far as to work.
for themselves, the best things in suggest that all + YY If students are not
their lives are subsidized, by about pellets should S 7 YY prepared to work
80 per cent. To get this subsidy, all be free. To express these outra- spective. What can you buy with $4000 a year is too much, but that hard, perhaps they should quit
they need to dois pusha lever, and geous beliefs they organize many (for argument’s sake) $4000? what we have paid in the past was school and try to survive in the real
out it comes. protests—the latest of which took 1) A fairly old used car, (insur- too little. This may come asa shock world. There they would quickly
Now these are exceptionally place Wednesday at noon... ance and gas not included). to many, but if you want some- learn there is no pity for those who
greedy littlerats, and they will push Oh, good heavens above, is this 2) Ten months rent in a nice one thing in this world, you have to are not capable of looking after
the lever again and again in order déja-vu? bedroom apartment. pay for it—all of it. themselves. We’llseejust how easy
to get all of the freebies they can, Yes, the rats are at it again. 3) 250 compact discs ($16 each, It is for this reason I support they have it here.
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LOVE COPS
chance that] ever want someone to pany, and the bookstores must be law requires the police to have a standable, seeing how Charles
censor my reading material, I cer- involved too, orthey wouldn’thave warrant, and a judge to rule on the Manson and Jeffrey Dahmer have
DPuunrcvains tainly wouldn’t want those really worked to promote the book, so off fate ofa book before action is taken, both been in bookstores before.
smart people we call “ police” to be with their heads! Stupid arguments yet they completely ignored this. In a time when everyone is cry-
Ah yes, the modern age. It is in the ones to doit. understand what like the denial of the holocaust are The role the police serve is to be the ing for equality, I find it hard to
these wonderful times that we a sensitive topic the holocaust is, . best dealt with by bringing them brute force behind the laws made believe we still empower certain
have, instead of an archaic book but denyingsomeone the opportu-. out into the open. That way they by the more intelligent lawmakers. people to dominate, intimidate and
burning,amodernbookshredding. nity to speak their mind is wrong. can be attacked donut-eat. I hate cops. I don’t hate
Itseemsthat the RCMPi n Didsbury If some moron wants to believe the and defeated the people themselves (although I
always get their book—in this case holocaust didn’t happen, then let with reasoned, can’t imagine getting along very
a book on holocaust denial. In case him. He has every right to espouse intelligent ar- well with anyone feeble-witted
you haven't heard the story, a high his beliefs. Any intelligent person guments. By enough to choose “police officer”
school student in Didsbury called will read both sides of the argu- denying the as their occupation), I hate the idea
the police after she was told by her ment and realize that it did happen. publicaccess to behind the police. Their actions
teacher that the book The Hoax of I find it hard to believe there is a books such as with respect to this situation are
the Twentieth Century she had bor- “banned” list for importing books this one, au- indicative of the cop’s current in-
rowed from the library, was into Canada. In my opinion, there thority figures timidation tactics. The use of these
banned. The cops, (being the won- is no subject, topic or argument are forcing us to tactics, meant to discourage crime,
derful protectors of justice that they that doesn’t deserve to be read by draw conclu- only serve to drive crime to places
are), proceeded to seize the book all before having judgment passed sions and not where the police are not. The best
without warrant, determine its fate on it. Books are simply collections allowing us to way to decrease the power the po-
withoutajudge’sruling, and shred of ideas. Killing the book does not come to our ownconclusions about This situation demonstrates their lice have, is to challenge it. To di-
the thing like a chunk of parmesan by any means kill the idea. I guess what happened. continued abuse of power. rectly challenge the police would
cheese at a Mafia dinner. It turns if they want total eradication, they The second thing that upsets me It is not just this situation that mean certain trouble, be it a lump
out that possession of the book is should kill the author as well. His about this situation is the cops. Ina gets me upset. I become enraged on the noggin, a night in jail, or a
not illegal, but importing the book parents probably have similar move that would have impressed when Isee some hired musclehead nice record to remind you of the
is. Two things worry me about this ideas—they raised him, after all— Hitler himself, they stormed in like in a uniform and dumb mustache incident. My alternative is to indi-
situation; one being the destruc- so they should be killed, too. His the unthinking muscle they are, standing, arms crossed, at the en- rectly challenge their authority.
tion of the book itself, and the sec- friends surely believe in his ideas and proceeded to make confetti trance to the University bookstore. A friend of mine said he once
ond being the conduct of the po- or they would not associate with out of a really mean library book— No, not the universal crook store, stole something from the bookstore
lice... him, so they should be killed as a book that must have held the the University of Alberta book- just because a cop was standing
Obviously, the destruction ofany well. The members of the publish- librarian hostage with an uzi to store, a veritable hotbed of crimi- there, trying to intimidate book-
book is disturbing. On the remote ing company, the shipping com- deserve such harsh treatment. The nal activity. It’s perfectly under- store patrons. I love it.
With
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stood to attempting to assist her tions, such as walking on the out- during which we had our poor has never happened.
with her coat. side of the street, proffering an arm, waitress scurrying away from us When I (or anyone else) holds
PFaotwrliockw I ’d accepted the previous en- or offering my coat as it was chilly in fear, Ic onvinced her the last two open a door, or offers to assist in
counters as graciously as possible, out, as well as the aforementioned points, were erroneous. She re- putting on a jacket, it isnot because
When did being polite become as the people involved were strang- offenses were responded toby stat- mained adamant about the first we do not think you can accom-
insulting? Over this past year femi- ers who did not know I had no ing she thought “I was attempting point. plish it yourself. Obviously you
nism has reared its ugly head at me ulterior motive. This latest attack, to repress her and force her into a Unequivocally, I disagree. What can. It is simply a small, kind act
and spat in my direction repeat- though, came from a good friend patriarchal society.” I was then I did was nothing more than re- we wish to perform. Would you
edly. Ih ave had my face slapped a of mine. She has always been strong compared to drunken buffoons she spectful, and I would do the same prefer we let the door slam in your
couple of times for holding open minded, opinionated, yet fair. has met at various parties. She fin- generally for both my male and face? To me, that certainly does not
doors, chastised for asking if a Strong never meant closed minded ished off by espousing the belief female friends. If had ordered her foster any good will between the
woman needed help with her par- ~ before. Sometime between our pre- that all this is undoubtedly and food for her or chosen everything sexes. There is a line which when
cels, and over this past weekend, vious meeting and this latest one unquestionably true because I am we did that night I would have crossed becomes pandering, but I
berated for everything from stand- she metamorphosed into a capital a brother in a fraternity. been controlling her and acting as don’t believe these type of actions
-ing when my dinner companion “F” Feminist. My rather banal ac- After about an hour of debate, her master. That did not happen. It are remotely close to it.
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day and he wasby far my favourite. eyes, and kicked me in the thigh. movie or if three bottles of adrena- with my (don’t laugh) personal
Sometimes I talked to him when “Okay.” line are coursing through me and ideology. And not just a little bit.
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everyone else was by the fire, but Kurt said he knew what he was I’m pounding some guy named I’m talking about thesis vs: antith-
details like that can be saved for doing, he’d learned it all in biology Phil). esis here, and the synthesis equals
“You have to come,” Kurt com- my analyst. class. We’re not killing Starbuck, I will always regret the decision me betraying (in my mind) every-
manded. Kurt was my older cousin Old Kurt, who was four grades he said, we’re dissecting him. It I made. Of course I was under du- ing I believe in. I’d find it hard to
and undisputed master of all he above me, had decided to invite was horrible. I i make eye contact with some
surveyed. me along on one of his adventures. had to hold his sJ Z of my friends if I took this
Oh precious day, the worldly thir- little arms while fam job. It would make me the
In the hyperactive and rubber-
booted days of pre-junior high teen year old had found a void in Kurt chopped (im enemy.
incorruption, in the days when his infinite grooviness for me—and him. He took @aaas ‘ I just. listened to my an-
youngsters did not yet feel theneed it did not involve giving me sweet Starbuck ya swering machine and I’m
to invent sexual exploits at noogies, nawls, or charlie horses. It apart, bit by bit, # supposed give the person
sleepovers or drink gin and lemon- did, however, involve chopping with a cruel Me who interviewed mea call. 1
ade with Karla Dutton at Starbuck in half. smile and a pair f could call and accept the job,
headbanger parties—impressing “Why Starbuck, though?” I of tweezers. |w hich is the logical thing to
an older, cooler kid with your po- asked, working hard to keep all Then he poured fm do, seeithnatg a mso deeply
tential for mischief was a highly tears out of Kurt’s sight. “He’s, uh, gas on my ® in debt and close to starva-
revered activity. It was the shit. beyond all that. Why?” favourite frog and lit him on fire. I ress, but it was weakness which tion. OrI could not call back, suffer
Kurt was holding Starbuck with “Cause he’s so fat. There'll be bawled all night, careful not to tell stopped me from refusing to take a bit longer, and feel good about
both hands. Starbuck was the big- more stuff, retard. Now come on!” my parents what was actually partin the murder of my favourite myself.
gest, fattest, juiciest citizen of our “No.” wrong. I still have nightmares frog. I don’t know. I don’t think ever
frog farm. I had caught him near “Yes.” about it sometimes. Seriously. I I really need a job. No, I really want to kill another frog again.
dusk in one of the Skeleton Lake “No.” can’t stand to see blood now (un- need one. The other day I had an Kick meagain, Kurt. You pitstained
golf course swamps one hummy “Yes,” he hollered with mean less it’s my own or in a horror interview for a job that conflicted t-shirt wearin’ killer. I ain’t goin’.
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The Students' Union provides awards to those students who have made significant contributions to the improvement of the quality of student fife on campus through involvement in clubs,
fraternities, faculty associations, volunteerism, and leadership at the U niversity of Alberta and throughout the community. With the exception of the Award for Excellence, the Coffee Co.
award, and the Hooper-Munroe Academic Award, each year the Students' Union present two awards in each of the following catagories, consisting of a $400.00 monetary prize, a $150.00
Gift certificate redeemable at the bookstore of the winner's choice, and a finely crafted plaque.
Each applicant is required to submit :
A current and official transcript, a brief two page resume, two letters of reference and a two hundred word statement explaining why they qualify for the award. Anything in excess of this
will not be considered. All applicants require a satisfactory academic standing, (minimum GPA of 5.5 calculated over the last five full course equivalents), and must be a member of the
Students' Union Application forms available at the reception desk at259 SUB, and SUB, CAB, and HUB info booths.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY15 , 1995, 4:00 PM. SUBMITT O 259 SUB.
NOTE: Students can apply for a maximum of THREE awards not including the Gold Key or Coffee Co. Award.
For further information contact GARETT POSTON , VP ACADEMIC, at 259 SUB, 492-4236.
Lorne Calhoun Award Tevie Miller Involvement Award
To perpetuate the memory of Lorne Calhoun, B.A., a student at the University The Tevie Miller Involvement Award was established to recognize the
of Alberta from 1946 until his death in 1951, the “Lorne Calhoun Memorial outstanding commitment and dedication of the Honourable Associate Chief
Award” is presented. In assessing an individual's qualifications for this award, Justice Tevie H. Miller. Justice Miller was a Students’ Union President, and
the Awards Committee shall consider the record of Lorne Calhoun who was upon convocation, continued his involvement as President of the Alumni
active in debating (President of the Debating Society, founder of Debating Association. In 1980 he.was elected as a member of the University Senate and
Union, twice a member of the McGoun Cup Inter-Varsity Team), national and in 1986, Tevie Miller was elected Chancellor of the University of Alberta.
international organizations (member of International Relations Club, Chairman Selection Criteria: Must be and active member of a club or association at the
of Alberta Committee of International Student Services, executive member of University of Alberta; demonstrate strong leadership skills. The candidate
Political Science Club, Speaker of Parliamentary Forum), and miscellaneous may not receive a salary or honorarium from the said club of association.
organizations (The Gateway, History Club, Men’s Economics Club,
Philosophical Society, Arts and Science Club, University religious groups, Hilda Wilson Volunteer Recognition Award
chess, and athletics).
Selection Criteria: Must have been an active member in a University of The Hilda Wilson Volunteer Recognition Award was established to recognize
Alberta club and/or Faculty Association; and not have previously received congeniality and humanitarian dedication. At age 57, after two years in the
this award. : Faculty of Arts she entered the Faculty of Law. Unsurpassed in her dedication
to her fellow students, Hilda’s enthusiasm and energetic confidence as a volunteer
Maimie Shaw Simpson Book Award endeared her to many.
Selection Criteria: Must be a volunteer member of the Students’ Union at the
To honour Miss Maimie Shaw Simpson, first Dean of Women at the University University of Alberta or a community service organization; demonstrate a
of Alberta, the “M.S.S. Book Prize” is presented. sincere dedication to others.
Selection Criteria: Must have made an outstanding contribution to campus
life through hard work and leadership; preference will be given to those who The Hooper-Munroe Academic Award
have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of women on this
campus. Named for Major R. C. W. Hooper, the past Dean of Men, and Miss Isobel
Munroe, the past Dean of Women, the “Hooper-Munroe Academic Award” is
Walter A. Dinwoodie Award presented to students who achieve academic excellence in the Intersessions.
This award consists of a two hundred dollar monetary prize. This award
To perpetuate the memory of Walter A. Dinwoodie, Permanent Business consists of a two hundred dollar ($200.00), monetary prize.
Manager of the Students’ Union from 1949 to 1962, an award is presented. Selection Criteria: Must possess the highest GPA with a minimum nine
Selection Criteria: Must have made an outstanding contribution to student credits obtained during Intersession 1994 of all of those who apply and must
life through active volunteer work for a public service club registered with the not have previously recieved this award.
Students’ Union and/or a Student Union Service.
Persons who receive a salary, honorarium, or any other monetary Dean Mortensen Award
remuneration for their work in the above organizations shall not be eligible to
receive this award. To perpetuate the memory of Dean Mortensen, a first-year Science student
and resident of St. Joseph’s College who tragically disappeared on January
23, 1992 the “Dean Mortensen Award” is presented. He contributed to student
Eugene L. Brody Award life in many ways, namely through his dedication and commitment to St.
Joseph’s College and the St. Joseph’s Rangers.
To perpetuate the memory of Eugene L. Brody, B.A., B.Sc., a student at the Selection Criteria: Must showstrong participation and leadership in campus
University of Alberta for twenty-three years who had cerebral palsy and was recreation and intramural programs and have contributed toward a safer and
able to make outstanding contributions in extra-curricular activities, the more secure campus atmosphere.
“Eugene L. Brody Award” is presented. Eugene Brody's strong personal
philosophy was, “To have a full life, one has to struggle every step of the way.” Tom Lancaster Award
Selection Criteria: Must have made a valuable contribution in extra-
curricular campus activities; academic standing is a consideration in To perpetuate the memory of Tom Lancaster, General Manager for the
determining the winner. Students’ Union from 1989 to 1991. The “Tom Lancaster Award” is presented.
Tom brought stability and warmth to the Students’ Union through his concern
Anne Louise Mundell Humanitarian Award and caring for students.
Selection Criteria: Must have made an outstanding contribution to student
To perpetuate the memory of Anne Louise (MacLeod) Mundell, a student at the life on campus through dedication and strong commitment to others; have
University of Alberta from 1915 to 1919, the “Anne Louise Mundell shown active involvement and leadership in the Students’ Union through
Humanitarian Award” is presented. Her activities at the University of Alberta volunteer work or participation within a Students’ Union club or service.
included the Dramatic Society, the Literary Society, the Soldiers’ Comfort
Club, and the Wauneita Society. The Students’ Union Award of Excellence
Selection Criteria: Must be involved in charity/volunteer work and be an
active member of a club contributing to the development of the arts and This award is presented for excellence in curricular and extra-curricular
culture on campus. activities while attending the University of Alberta. The award consists of a
gold medalian and one thousand dollars ($1000.00) monetary prize. Selection
Dr. Randy Gregg Athletics Award shall be made on the basis of submission of application from faculty or
students.
Dr. Randy Gregg was a student at the University of Alberta from 1972 to 1980, Selection Criteria: Must be in their graduating year; have attained a
receiving a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Medicine degree. He was a key minimum GPA of 7.5 in ten (10) full courses, or their equivalent, taking within
player on the Golden Bears Hockey team and, as captain in 1979, led the team the previous two (2) years; be involved in extra-curricular activities in the
to national championship. Dr. Gregg represented Canada on the 1980 Winter University and/or community; demonstrate an ability to work well with
Olympic hockey team, and went on to join the Edmonton Oilers in 1983. students, staff, and the general public.
Selection Criteria: Must be involved in athletics; demonstrate strong The award shall be presented by the incoming Students’ Union President to
leadership skills; and contribute to student life at the University of Alberta. the winner at his/her Convocation in the year in which he/she is selected.
Coffee Co. Award
As a component of it's lease agreement with the Students' Union, on the first
working Monday of every month, 10% of the Coffee Co's. gross sales are
donated to the Coffee Co. Bursary.
The Students' Union and Coffee Co.will jointly present one recipient with a
one thousand dollar($1000.00) monetary prize.
Selection Criteria: Must be the person who best combines service to the
community, on campus involvement, demonstrated leadership qualities and
satisfactory academic standing.