Published by the Students’ Society of McGill University
Volume 4, Number 18
Tuesday, February 12, 1985
N e w P o l i t i c a l B o d y R u n s S la t e by Adeeb Khalid The political scene at McGill is about to be transformed. In a major break with tradition, a group of like-minded students is to put forward a joint slate of candidates for the upcoming Stud Soc elections. The Alliance is an informal group of students belonging to several “ progressive” clubs on campus. Some of the clubs whose members are active in the Alliance are the Women’ s Union, Gays and Lesbians of McGill, South Africa Commit tee, N D P -M cG ill, P ro je ct Ploughshares and Community M cG ill. But, as A lliance spokesperson Daron Westman was at pains to point out, Alliance members do not repre sent their clubs but are members in their own right. The Alliance has not been formally endorsed by the clubs. The Alliance was not created for the express purpose of spon soring candidates in the elec tions, spokesperson Helen Ward said. It came into being last term as an information sharing forum for clubs which
had certain common interests in trying to bring about “ social change within the University structure” . The purpose was to provide such clubs with an op p o rtu n ity to share th eir resources and abilities. The idea o f presenting a joint slate came later and is seen as a way of drawing attention to what the Alliance stands for. So far, the Alliance has con cerned itself with four major issues: divestment from South Africa, military research on campus, sexual harrassment, and unionization of cafeteria workers. The Alliance has helped organize workshops on these issues. But why should the Alliance enter campus politics directly? According to Westman, the Alliance feels there is a certain constituency among the campus population that it represents. A joint slate would mean that the candidates have some sense of responsibility to their consti tuency and to the ideas that move them. Campaigning by in dividuals, the traditional McGill method, means that the elec-
T h e E d U S A ffairs by Stephen Hum
ment last term as a preliminary “ I feel it is my duty to res to a full budget. pond as fully as possible...” Since December, according to wrote Alice Van Den Hoeven, Weston, there has been a high acting President of the Educa turnover rate in the treasurer’s tion Undergraduate Society position, with Sheppard resign (EdUS). In a statement released ing January 7, and her successor on Feb. 1, Van Den Hoeven at following suit two weeks later. tempted to rebut a story printed In a question-and-answer ses in the Jan .30 edition of the sion with the Tribune, Van Den McGill Daily (“ Education Hoeven and several members of Budget Baffles Executives” ) the EdUS executive, past and which charged that the handling present, worked together to try o f EdUS finances is “ ... in a and limit the repercussions of mess.” the Daily article upon their Van Den Hoeven, V.P. Inter organizatipn’s reputation. The nal, assumed the presidency of results were mixed. EdUS in January when the Van Den Hoeven admitted President, Dianea Phillips that her grasp of her presiden graduated in December and tial responsibilities was rather assumed a teaching position at a tenuous in January, but she had remote community in the “ ...all the pieces to the puzzle Ungava Bay area o f Northern now...” , she said. She accused Québec. The Daily of “ taking advan The Daily reported that Van tage” of her inexperience and Den Hoeven had not drawn up misrepresenting her. a budget, though she was ap In reference to EdU S’s parently aware that Phillips budget, the Daily quoted Van would be stepping down. The Den Hoeven as saying: “ For all article also said that EdUS’s I know it could be $1000, or it book-keeping was confused, could be $20 000.” with records from past years “ I wish I could retract that,” remarked Van Den Hoeven, “ I missing and rumoured burned. A cco rd in g to B ren d an didn’t have a figure to give him Weston, the reporter who wrote (Weston) at the time” . Van Den the story, EdUS controls over Hoeven claimed that her inex $7000 in student fees, but Cathy perience was complicated by a Sheppard, the treasurer, had book-keeping system that was a not drawn up a financial state mystery to her. “ I’m lost
torate is asked to commit its vote to an individual who might have had little or no interaction with the general student body. The Alliance hopes that it would receive far better feed back from its constituency. As yet, very few students are aware of its existence. The
Alliance has not made an effort to publicise itself and to widen its membership. Helen Ward, however, says the Alliance was never intended to be a club in its own right; it sees itself as a think-tank and leaves organiza tional matters to individual clubs.
The Alliance slate for posi tions on the Stud Soc executive is: Nigel Crawhall, Daron Westman and Helen Ward. The Alliance will also be fielding candidates for positions in the Senate and Board of Gover nors.
Read about the Fiesta dancers in today’s fantastic centre-spread. without a treasurer” . The session highlights some of the problems EdUS has been experiencing, problems that seem ingly fo cu s on the presidency of Dianea Phillips. “ I didn’t know Dianea was le a v in g ,’ ’ said Van Den Hoeven. “ She said she would stay...we were taken by sur prise.” Carole Deschamps, EdUS secretary, claimed that Phillips didn’t inform the ex ecutive that she had found em p lo y m en t u n til la te December. Van Den H oeven , Deschamps, Cathy Sheppard and Tam m y S m ith , U3 representive on EdUS council, did not deny that the finances and the general atmosphere in EdUS’s executive ranks were both confused and even acrimonious. Phillips, said Sheppard, was a secretive Chief executive who gave her no guidance in her duties, “ she told me to make deposits and keep the books up to date, that’s all.” “ We were acquainted with one another last year,” said Mike Whiston, who resigned as EdUS’s representative to Coun cil last month, “ We got elected together because we wanted to change things...but the system broke down” .
“ I think most of the respon sibility must fall on Dianea’s shoulders. She took on too much, and toward the end she was more interested in im peaching me than anything else.” said Whiston referring to im peachm ent proceed ings against him initiated by Phillips last semester. Cathy Sheppard was kept out of executive meetings deal ing with the Whiston affair. It was, she said, part of the reason for her resignation. Whe didn’t the executive act together to demand that Phillips operate more openly and democratically? “ Dianea is a very apthoratative person. When she says not to worry about something, her friends don’t” , said Tammy Smith.
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Daily was mistaken to print that EdUS had over $7000 in student fees, “ that’s our total budget not just fees” said Sheppard. However, Van Den Hoeven and Sheppard admitted that last year’s treasurer’s report was missing but refused to speculate on the report in the Daily that it had been burned, “ I don’t see the point in incriminating peo ple who aren’t in the faculty anymore.” “ We want to emphasize that we were in bad shape,” said Smith, “ That’s were. We’re get ting our act together now. I can’t emphasize that enough.” The Tribune was unable to contact Dianea Phillips for comment.
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Tuesday, February 12th • Women’s Union
— Abortion: Stories from North and South, a film; 5:30 p.m.; Union 107-108; free. • Gertrude’s — Beat Street, top 40 band; 9:00 p.m.; Union Building; free.
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• McGill Film Society — One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest; 8:00 p.m.; Leacock 132; $2.00
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D ia lo g u e O n Id e a s by Melissa T. Gopnik Dialogue on Ideas is one of this year’s new student groups. Its main goal is to promote discussion by students about issues that interest them, in an informal setting. the group meets every Friday from 3:00 to 5:30-6:00 at 3495 Peel St. on the third floor, in the Humanistic Studies student lounge. Posters are posted each week to announce upcom-
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ing topics. Donuts and coffee are serv ed. The group was formed when a group o f students felt there wasn’t any forum for them to express themselves intellec tually in an out of class setting. The topics that have been discussed range from William Blake’s poetry to the biological basis for sex differences, to soviet emmigrés’ view on everyday life in the U .S.S.R . They even organiz-
ed a weekend retreat to Mt. Sainte Hilaire, on the relationship between the State and the individual. The group attempts to steer away from discussions about modern political issues, although if they in volve some deeper issue they encourage debate among members that have dif ferent ideological perspectives. The group also tries to attract people from a wide variety of different
disciplines, wanting to promote discus sion between people in different fields so as to widen the scope of their knowledge. They also want to get graduate students involved, having them come in and talk about their work. Dialogue on Ideas encourages any student who is interested in par ticipating to come to their meetings and get involved in the group.
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by Dan Stepchuk 1985 marks the 27th year that the In ternational Association of Students in Economics and Commerce (AIESEC) has existed at McGill. It is the oldest and largest local chapter o f 32 par ticipating Canadian universities that comprise AIESEC Canada. AIESEC was created after World War Two to promote international cooperation and cultural and economic integration to aid in the rebuilding of Europe’s war-torn economies. It has since grown into a world-wide organization with over 400 universities in 62 countries. A IESEC offers business-minded students excellent op portunities to broaden their university experience with ‘hands-on’ projects and events in cooperation with local and international businesses. The chief work of AIESEC is the In ternational Traineeship exchange which is a program that places Cana dian students in summer jobs or post graduate word in any one of the par ticipating countries while foreign
students are welcomed by Canadian locals. The experience of gaining job training while being immersed in the culture of another country has proven to be an unforgettable and eye-opening opportunity for many Canadian students. AIESEC-McGill, with 188 members continues to interact with the local cor porate community. Local businessmen help with club projects and come to McGill to lecture on various topics. Each local constantly prepares events and activities that members direct and participate in. The contacts made bet ween the students themselves and business leaders often resurface later on after graduation. To help this end, AIESEC has an active alumni associa tion. To promote the club, AIESC has assembled a week of events and parties to which everyone is welcome. So, br ing a friend and come have a good time with us. For more information consult the W hat’s What column or phone AIESEC at 392-8903.
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by Stuart Aker Few times in a school year does such excitement rise. Sleep is lost, concen tration is low, the school day takes forever, and smiles are wide. No, sex is not the issue here. At least not directly. The act in question is thought, pure and simple. I am thinking o f what we are all thinking of. I am thinking of something none o f us can wait for. I am thinking o f the most exciting and anticipated event o f the winter semester. I am thinking o f the Study Break. What a nice thought. The term is rather ambiguous when first considered. It could describe a break in the regular class schedule, to be used for studying (ha ha). Or it could describe a break in your busy studying schedule (again, though a litte less pronounced, ha ha). What it is, is a break. Again, pure and simple. Students at this time of year are tired. They are bored. They are restless. On this part of continent, they are cold. The break is not only welcome, it is
needed. The winter semester is more easily coped with than the fall one. For one thing we don’t need to get resettled after four months o f happiness, and we remember all the academic shortcuts. For another, you have made new
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friends from whom you can get notes if you skip class (unless of course, you’re all skipping them). For another, there is the week o f debauchery known as the Winter Carnival (for those of you who could find it). For yet another, there is the thought of the coming spring, when thoughts o f sex fill the hearts of young men and women everywhere. And in addition to all this, there is the week of freedom. The week of joy. The week of relaxation. I could go on all week. Actually the length o f this year’s study break is nine days, with a weekend “ engine” and “ caboose” along for the ride. Nine days is a long time to unwind...and then, o f course, to get wound up again. This is a welcome change from last year’s meas ly four day break. That was more o f a tease than a holiday. This was done in order to give Concordia one feature which weas superior to ours. Merciful civic charity, you understand. But no more Mr. Nice Guy (Ms. Nice Guy?). Student uproar has let us catch up with lazy students everywhere. The major problem with the break is that one is stuck with a rather unen viable mid-term schedule, but then is it ever enviable? If all your exams are before the break, work hard. You have nine days to recover and think up new
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profanities to call your teachers and new animals to associate with their sex ual habits. If your exams are all right after, treat them as any regular exams and start studying for all of them on the last Sunday of the break. I assume no responsibility for your grades. Mom’ll understand. If your exams are split by the break, take any combination of the above ad vice you wish. The study break can be spent many
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ways. Florida may be calling (how did they get the number anyway?). Maybe Banff is more your style. The point is that you are free to make whatever decision you want. That’s the beauty of something like this: no pressure. My personal favorite is one of the easiest activities. You simply lie on your back and watch the color of the ceiling change from light to dark as the day turns to night. The effect of this is greatly increased if you have a cold “ case” and another warm body near by. Bottom line? Be happy. If you’re happy being happy, and not being studious, the line forms to the right of the bar. I’ll be the guy with two beers and two earfuls of smiles. If you’re happy spending nine days in the library (will it be open? Do we care?) catching up on your courses, well Melvin, I tried my best. In a few years, you’ll probably be the guy to tell me that my Unemployment Insurance has run our. Will you be kind and buy me a beer?. Either way, enjoy your study break. That’s what it’s there for and we thank those who helped bring it to us. It is needed and it is appreciated. Both by us, and by you. See you in Florida.
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The Fiesta Week activities conducted last week in the Union Building provided an excellent opportunity for all McGill students to learn more about the various cultures which comprise our campus population. Under the guidance of the mercurial David Kalaydjian, President of the International Students’ Association, Fiesta Week was given a great deal of publicity. Little pamphlets were distributed, enthusiastic people paraded around campus festooned with red buttons and prolific coverage was given by the media. Resulting from this blitz was a turnout of about one hundred students a d~y to see the exhibits set up by cultural groups ranging from Armenians to Lithuanians, Greeks to the ancient peoples of Vermont. Indeed, a sad display of student interest. But last Thursday night a massive international buffet was staged in the cafeteria featuring the foods of twelve nations. Advertised with the magical phrase, ‘Pig out’ , the dinner was a tremondous success. Close to four hundred people showed up and, in an act never to be repeated again, actually lined up and waited eagerly for what was being served in our cafeteria. Unfortunately, Kalaydjian and the group of buffet organizers had made provisions for one ird that number of people and the feast had less of the gargantuan proportions it was intended. Nevertheless, the food, most of which was professionally catered, surpassed the expectations of those in attendance. Fare from China, Vietnam, Africa, Spain, and the Ukraine represented byt a part of the culinary extravaganza. Even the United States was represented with such indigenous favourites as curried chicken and chili. Those who have recovered from the night’s excesses owe many thnaks to the International Students’ Association for a well planned and well co-ordinated evening. Mr. Kalaydjian has expressed the desire to thank the following people who were instrumental to the entire affair: Mr. Jack Vincelli of the ASUS, Mr. Rolf Walters of CVC, Ms. Adrien Abajian, the head ‘buffeteer’ and Messrs. Earle Taylor and Jon Shifman of Students’ Society. He also adds that he is “ happy to be able to put on a good show for the McGill community’’ and wishes to ‘ make Fiesta Week an annual affair.” The McGill Tribune is published by the Students' Society of McGill University. Opi nions expressed do not necessarily represent Students’ Society opinions or policy. Tribune editorial offices are located in Rooms BI8/19 of the University Centre, 3480 McTavish Street, M ontréal .Q uébec, H3A 1X 9, telephone 392-8927. Letters and submissions should be left at the editorial offices or in the Tribune mailbox at the Students’ Society General Office. The Tribune Advertising Office is located in Room B22 of the University Centre. Its telephone local is 392-8954. Typesetting and pas1e-up by Daily Typeset ting. Printing by Payette and Simms, St. Lambert, Québec. ••<•
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by Melanie Clulow Exuberance and abandon. This was the feeling that characterized both audience and performers last Friday night at the Union Ballroom. Messenjah, along with special guests Top Ranking of Montréal, pro vided the frenzied crowd with a three hour concert of energetic, infectious reggae. The evening’s entertainment can be described neither in terms o f the bands themselves not in terms o f each individual song. Rather, the performance is better perceived as a whole — an intoxicating blend o f spirited, hypnotic reggae, au dience/band camraderie, and sweat. Lots of it. Messenjah, whose members hail from the unlikely burg of Kitchener, Ontario, are one of Canada’s more internationally acclaimed bands. With the release of their debut album R ock You High in 1983 follow ed by Session in 1984, the band has received rapid and wide spread approval. However, although their audience appeal is enough to fill huge concert halls, Messenjah is more suited to a club or park setting where audience interaction is possible on a more intimate and friendly
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across as unforced and credible characters. Snukel’ s script, p acked w ith C a n a d ia n references is often insightful and witty. Unfortunately, lines such as undersized Dave saying “ What counts in a man is densi ty” and guileless Jackie an nouncing “ When things make sense to me I’m usually very perceptive” are few and far bet ween. Much time is spent with Dave analyzing Mike’s motives or Mike worrying about Dave compromising his integrity. These sobering scenes are thankfully interupted by more of Snukel’s genuinely clever dialogue. This oscillation leaves the viewer with a disappointing ly vague n otion o f the playwights intentions. Talking Dirty does offer a new and distinctly Canadian view of the ex-hippie cum establishment member but its apparent lack o f direction leaves with the viewer not only a smile but a lot of unanswered questions.
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Fiesta W e e k D an ce Festival Fan tastic by Jeanmarie Papelian • Last Thursday night the Union Ballroom was the scene of Fiesta ’85’s International Dance Show. It was an excellent way to top off the evening — great food followed by great entertainment. Only about half the people who attended the buffet found their way upstairs afterward (perhaps the rest were too full?). It is unfortunate that the talent present Thursday night went largely unnoticed by the McGill community. The show did have some problems — a late start, too many technical difficulties, and a crude stage which threatened to give way under the weight of the per formers. These were, however outweighed by the show’s quali tyThe whole affair was rather informal. This atmosphere was established by the MC, Donna Tull, who established a friendly rapport with the audience and put them in the mood to have a good time. The show began with some lovely Persian tunes on piano, followed by a group of Chinese dancers, who were very impressive with their ex quisite costumes, perfect preci sion and adorable young girls. I can’t neglect to mention the group’s single male dancer — he and his partner were excellent in the Butterfly dance. The third group of dancers, the Ukrainians, was a real pleasure to watch, and a favorite of the audience. They were a lively group, with bright costumes and some amazing acrobatics. Next came three per formances by the Lithuanians: first a pretty folk song, then the amusing “ Link Dance” , about a man who flirts with four pret
dance type o f thing (no belly was showing). I’m at a bit o f a loss for words to describe her — sensuous? seductive? At any rate, she was very good. Eddie, the Michael Jackson impersonator brought us out of our trance. He was great fun, as were his frie n d s the breakdancers. A charming African welcome dance brought the show to a close. It was truly a gala evening, as promised.
David Kalaydjian, president of the International Students’ Association is to by highly com mended for all the hard work he put into making this and the other events o f Fiesta ’85 a suc cess. David expresses his thanks to Judy Ikle and Virga Jeliounis, who organized what he calls a “ super show” . He hopes that this event will become a tradition in future Fiestas.
M cG ill Film Society graphic by Jean-Pierre Bastien r McGill Film Society Trivia 1. What “ make believe” games do Paulette and Michel play in the film, “ Forbidden Games” ? ty girls at once. The finished off with a clog dance by six male dancers. They were obviously enjoying themselves as much as the audience was. This group is very talented, and was another favorite of the audience, for good reason. The Greeks were the only group which was less than a joy to watch. Their traditional dances were interesting, but the participants were too busy chat ting with one another to even muster a smile for the crowd. They gave the impression that th e y ’ d m uch ra th e r be somewhere else. They were followed by an Armenian girl named Laurie Chamlian. Her solo act was quite an improve ment on the Greeks. Laurie has
mastered the expressive hand movements and lyricismm o f the Armenian woman’s dance. Her stage presence is so strong that it is: difficult to believe that she is only 12 years old. After Laurie, members of the McGill Arab Student’s Associa tion performed some folk dances. The first, involving five male students and a lot of stam ping about, was accompanied by upbeat music to which the audience kept time by clapping. However, their street clothes seemed exceptionally drab after the colourful costumes we’d seen the previous groups in. The Arab’s second dance was pro bably the most memorable act of the evening. A gorgeous girl named Sara performed a belly-
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by Michael Smart “ Heaven Help Us” is the snappy title of director Michael D in n er’ s new film about teenage rebellion and selfdiscovery in a 1960’s Catholic school, but ironically the title is likely to reflect the audience’s reactions to its trite storyline, weak characterization and selfconscious moralizing. Touted by its makers as a “ warm and rousing new com edy” about coming of age under the repressive tutelage of the Church, “ Heaven Help Us” was immaculately conceived in the image of such films as “ A m erican G r a ffiti” and “ Diner” , but is still-born as an unimaginative montage of. teenage sexploitation flicks like “ Porky’s” lor “ Footloose” . The plot is predictable. Michael Dunn (Tinseltown neophyte Andrew McCarthy) is the archetypal new kid in town who is victimized by the class
bully (who knocks his books on the ground), his grandmother (Kate Reid, who wants him to be Pope) and his teachers (who beat him at every available op portunity). Needless to say, no one understands him. No one, that is, except Danni (Mary Stuart Masterson), the sharptongued and independent girl who has dropped out of school to run the local soda shop and care for her sick father. The film follows through a rather tedious enactment of the boys’ peccadilloes and their teach ers’ overzealous and violent responses. They “ bor row” a car and demolish it, they steal a statue in the middle of the night and so on. On the short list of redeeming scenes, two stand out. When Danni is taken away to live in a foster home (again, the papists are to blame), the mood is sub tle and genuinely emotional. And when a priest (Wallace
Shawn) lectures the students on their new-found sexuality before the first co-ed dance, the satire of Catholic mores is, for once, hilariously effective. But even here, the film is no less didactic than the priests it parodies. The message is clear: the people who brought you the Crusades and the Inquisition were also in Brooklyn in 1965, warping honest young minds. Dinner seems to think the ex trem e v io le n c e o f the disciplinary scenes can be reliev ed with jokes about masturba tion. He is mistaken. Not even the ta le n ts o f D onald Sutherland and John Heard can save this film. Although they both perform quite capably, they are constrained by the flat, almost stock roles created for them. “ Heaven Help Us” may be a sin, but original sin it’s definitely not.
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Science for Artsies by Danielle Ofri Approach a science student and ask him or her what sort of electives he/she takes. “ A h..” , the student sighs, clos ing the ten pound chemistry book and pulling out the paperback Hamlet. “ Arts courses! What wonderful inven tions. Literature, history, poli-sci...” . a dreamy look comes into the person’s eyes as thoughts of the beautiful balance between physiology and philosophy enter the mind. Now accost an arts student and pose a similar question. He or she looks at you directly and replies pragmatically, “ Literature, history and poli-sci. I need them to fill my extra 35 credits.” Hmm...sounds ordinary enough. But think about it. Why is it that many science students choose arts courses as electives, but the reverse isn’t true? And why does one rarely see a humanities major taking Bio 112 as fifth course? It only seems natural, does it not? In search of an answer, I questioned several friends of mine (both in science and in arts). Responses varied from “ Science courses are too hard,” ; “ Pm not good with numbers,” ;“ The books are too expensive,” ; “ Too many prereqs,” ; all the way to “ who needs ’em,” ; “ Arts students just don’t take science courses.” I was shocked to see how deluded the students of our prestigious institution are and decided to set the record straight. “ Science courses are too hard.” Balony! Science courses run the gamut from “ easy A” to “ don’t take it unless you absolutely have to” — just like arts courses. Analysing a biochemical sequence isn’t any more difficult than analysing a novel. They merely utilize two different modes of thought — both important for the finely-tuned mind. “ I’m not good with numbers.” Me neither! Luckily, not every science course involves numbers. (What do you think we are, walking calculators?) Most courses tend to stress concepts rather than time-consuming calcula tions (except stats, that is). “ The books are too expensive.” Here I concede. The books are in
decently overpriced. There a number of courses, though, that don’t require textbooks (find that in the Faculty of Arts). Aside from that, I can only recommend getting to the Second Hand Book Sale very early. “ Too many pre-reqs.” Just shows how accurately you’ve read our venerable Arts and Science Calendar. A fifteen minute jaunt through out lit tle red (and white) book brings to light more than SIXTY science courses with no pre-reqs (aside from an occaisional CEGEP course). I can’t list them all here, but a few highlights are: General Physics, Social Issues in Biology, Elementary Earth Physics, Computer Science 202 (pre-req: CEGEP math), E con om ic G eography, C ultural Geography, Enviromental Studies, C a lcu lu s I (p r e -re q : C E G E P functions), Hormones and Behaviour, Child development, Human Behaviour and the Brain, Neuroanatomy (prereq: intro bio or psych), Mathematical L o g ic , C o m p u ta b ility and Mathematical Linguistics, History and Philosophy of Mathematics. “ Who needs ’em?” Now that’s a ridiculous question. Everybody needs them. Reread your high school notes on the ‘renaissance Man’ . The must be some value to a well-rounded educa tion if it has been espoused for cen turies by the Greeks and Romans, in addition to contemporaries such as the Americans. (U.S. universities generally have integrated arts and science pro grams.) Admittedly, McGill is not con ducive to a true liberal arts education, as demonstrated by the strong demar cation between the Faculties of Arts and Science. One must utilize one’s own initiative to receive a complete education. Such an education adds depth and perspective to one’s life not to mention original opening lines for parties. Everyone agrees that a scientist must know how to write, but shouldn’t a historian also know how to use deductive logic? Medical research is as much an art as history is a science. And finally...“ Arts students just don’t take science courses.” As some philosopher must have said at one time or another: “ This too shall change.”
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by Joel Coppieters Every summer, students chosen from science fairs in high schools and CEGEPS across the country, are gathered by Suncor (an oil company) to study Canada’s energy future. The aim is to interest potential researchers in various fields of energy develop ment. When the representative for the nuclear energy takes the mike at some point during the three day conference, he gives an eloquent speech backed up by all kinds o f fancy visual aids. He talks in terms of billions o f dollars, and students’ eyes glow as they think of the millions they can make doing research for the nuclear industry. When the representative for the petroleum industry takes the mike, the same thing occurs. But after the men in executive-style three-piece suits carrying black crocodile skin briefcases leave the stage, almost unnoticed a man comes up to present a somewhat more modest proposal. He has no plans for a multi million dollar power plant, no billions o f dollars to promise to researchers. Instead he uses a hand-drawn sketchy acetate to explain an $800 product that his little three man company in the Townships manufactures. Affixed to a home, such an apparatus can cut heating bills by over 30% and can pay for itself within two years of operation. By far his proposal is the most advan tageous to homeowners. By far this proposal is the most economical, and no hazards are involved. Unfortunate ly most students will have forgotten about this hillbilly by the time the con ference ends. I also got an opportunity to visit the Pickering nuclear power plant. I was proud of the way in which I resisted the temptation to blast those guys with the newspaper articles I had clipped out and brought especially for the occa sion. Having held my tongue for the entirety o f the tour, I asked the guide: “ All these millions and billions of dollars the government is investing in nuclear research is nice...but what about other alternatives?” “ Oh, well we do research in other areas too!” I was taken to the back o f the plant, to a tiny little trailer, covered in cobwebs. Inside was the fantastic amount o f research that the Ontario
government was sponsoring in the areas of alternative energies. After we had waited for half an hour while so meone found the rusted key to let us in to the trailer...I was shocked. The On tario government’s research in the field o f solar energy was apparently limited to what I had before me...the contents of a trailer. A few pieces o f black tin and a bit of fiberglass equipped with a few high-fangled themometers. Things are better in Quebec, but even here they are far from perfect. The large oil and nuclear industries (and other larger areas of the energy in dustry) that are supposed to be economically viable are still supported in research funds by the governments, while small private enerprises struggle to make ends meet just trying to pro duce components for alternate energy equipment never mind research. You can make a billion dollars a year selling oil, but you can’t sell the sun or the wind. So companies aren’t in terested in researching these areas. Why doesn’t the government let the companies worry about funding research in economically viable areas, and support research in those areas that aren’t making billion» of dollars every year by extorting the public? Albert Einstein used to tell his friends that the ideal thing for a scien tist is to have a shoemaker’s job, and to do his research in his spare time. Those areas that pay researchers well aren’t necessarily the areas that need to be researched, or even that will prove most beneficial if they are researched. If you are interested in research, don’t sell your soul to the nukes or to an oil company just because they can give you a salary. It’s easy to sit still and blast the government for the errors they make in allocating funds for research...but maybe our researchers should start showing a little bit of spine...maybe it’s time for researchers to be willing to work for a smaller salary as a matter of principle. I have taken the examples in the energy industry because I’m somewhat familiar with it, but regardless o f what field you’re in, whether it be medicine, engineering, sociology or anything else, study the facts and make up youi mind about things before the job offers and salary projects roll in to cloud the issue. Is your self-worth high enough that you can’t be bought?
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S p o t lig h t o n R e s e a r c h a t M c G i l l by Curt Tyree A cetylcholine is the chemical transmitter between nerve cells in the body that are outside the central ner vous system (ie. the brain and spinal chord). It has been the subject o f many years of research probing the questions of how this chemical relates to nerve function and disorders of the nervous system. Dr. Brian Collier, acting head of the Department o f Pharmacology, talked to The Tribune about acetylcholine research and research at McGill in general. Dr. Collier is a native o f England, recieved his Ph.D. from the University o f Leeds and was a post-doctoral fellow at Cambridge. He came to McGill as a post-doctoral fellow in physiology in 1966. Tribune: You have been doing research on acetylcholine since you were a graduate student in 1963. What ques tions is your research trying to answer? Dr. Collier: Well, the overall one is what is the functional role o f acetylcholine in synapic transmission and what are definitions of its normal and abnormal states. Trib: What is the importance of this research to the layman? D .C.: The biggest one the layman would understand is acetylcholine’s likely disfunction in Alzheimer’s disorder and senile mentia. That (senile mentia) is probably the disorder the general public fears most and it cer ta in ly has a d is fu n c tio n o f cholinesterase (the enzyme that destroys acetylcholine) transmission. Trib: How far has research in this field gone since you became a part o f it? D .C.: When I started this game it was not known that Alzheimer’s disorder had a component of cholinesterase disfuncion. Now we know what it is associated with, but not what causes it. And we do not know what causes the disfunction nor how to prevent it from occuring. Those questions are picking for the future. Trib: Where does the money for this research come from? D .C.: Totally from the Medical Research Council of Canada. My salary of course, comes from McGill.
Trib: Why McGill for research? Why did you come all the way from England to be here? D .C .: M cG ill is a center o f neurobiology research. It has, since the days of Penfield, a reputation that has grown. And it ain’t stopped growing yet. You’ll find a lot of neuroscientists at McGill, and most people would trace it back to Penfield’s foundation of the Neurological Institute. Trib: The one that is celebrating its an niversary now? D.C.: Yes, Synapse 50. Trib: Do you work with the undergraduates at all? D.C.: Yes, I teach science students in pharmacology, in fact I was doing that yesterday. I also teach medical, graduate and dental students. Trib: Do you think the students o f to day are capable of carrying on the work that you and others have started? Do you have a lot o f hope for the future? D .C.: Oh, the field will keep growing and the students...they’re fine, they’ll do us alright. Trib: I like the optimism, but seems that many I talk to believe that McGill isn’t quite as good as it used to, and it isn’t the center of excellence that it once was. Do you buy that? Do you have any evidence o f a downward trend since you’ve been here? D.C.: I don’t subscribe to that negative view. McGill certainly is different, the environment o f a different university than what people might remember from the past. Trib: But no worse than it once was? D .C.: It is a more difficult environ ment, perhaps, to work than it was when I first came here. Trib: You mean more distractions for the students or... D.C.: Well, if you want me to ride my hobby horse, certainly the budget cut backs have applied themselves to departments and to the university as a whole in a way that makes it somewhat more difficult to achieve what one wants to achieve. But not impossible. Trib: So you remain optimistic for the future? D.C.: Yes, I think what one must do is take the difficulties and say I’m bloody
well going to do what I’ve got to do anyway. It’s less comfortable, perhaps, but if comfort be equated with glory then it’s less glorious. I think that glory is attributable to achievement and the ability to achieve and you can still
achieve whatever you want at this university. You may have to do a bit more for yourself, things that other wise may have been provided for you, you’ll have to provide them for youself. Work harder.
'Dearest Claudia, Oo someone lery special I enjoyedsharing time with. I hope that the future holds bothfeelings ofjoy and accomplishment. HAPPy VACENJINE’S DA}j! dways, Vince
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Redm en Scoring (as of Feb. 9) 1. Doug Harrison 2. Alain Robichaud Daniel Lamirande Dave Ducharme 5. Mark Reade 6. Mike Babcock
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by Frank Young The McGill basketball teams once again beat up on the Bishop’s clubs last Friday night. The Redmen breezed past the Gaiters by a score of 68-53, while the Martlets crushed the Lady Gaiters 74-51. The triumph marked the third time this season that the Redmen have defeated the Gaiters. What makes this even more satisfying is the fact that the Gaiters are coached by ex-McGill helmsman Eddie Pomykala. Bishop’s once again proved that when it comes to depth, they are no match for the Redmen. McGill’s leading scorer Bernie Rosanelli led the way with 18 points, while big man Simon Onabowale chip ped in 14. Molson player o f the month François Dion played another strong game, converting 6 of 8 field goal op portunities on his way to 13 points. The Redmen play again tonight at 8:00 pm when the first place Concordia Stingers invade Currie Gym. The game is a big one for both teams, as a McGill victory will pull the Reds to within two points of the Stingers while holding one game in hand. A Stinger victory
* Winner of the Molson award for player o f the month was Marc Bertrand third year defenceman. Basketball: Redm en Results — Feb. 8th McGill 68 Bishop’s 53 QUAA M ens’ Standings
PA Pts W L PF GP 632 547 14 7 1 8 1. Concordia 504 402 10 2 7 5 2. McGill 608 6 509 5 3 8 3. UQTR 636 2 538 1 8 9 4. Bishop’s Future Games: Feb. 12th Concordia at McGill 8:00 p.m. Feb. 15th McGill at UQTR Martlet Results Feb. 3rd Laval 59 McGill 57 Feb. 8th McGill 74 Bishop’s 51 * In the Bishop’s game, Hélène Cowan scored 31 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and had 9 assists. The winners of the Molson Award for Basketball players of the month were the Martlet’s Annette Kiss and the Redmen’s François Dion. QUA A Women's Standings W 5 5 2 2
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by Rhino LeBlanc The Ottawa Gee Gees dominated the McGill Redmen in a 6-1 victory played at the McConnell Winter Stadium on Friday. The loss traps McGill in fourth place in the QUAA, with only two games left in the regular season. The Gee Gees, who have defeated McGill in four straight games, outplayed the lacklustre Redmen for virtually the en tire game. Beginning with three goals in the first period from Jean-Maurice Cool and Michel Naud, the Gee Gees never once looked back. When the Redmen offence finally did get rolling in the second period, the Ottawa defence stonewalled the usually more potent McGill attack. McGill, in fact was not able to score until the last two minutes of the game. Guy Arguin broke the near-shutout with 1:49 to play in the game and Captain Dave Ducharme chipped in an assist.
Future Games: Feb. 13th McGill at Concordia 8:00 p.m. Feb. 15th Laval at McGill 8:30 p.m. Feb. 22nd Playoffs QUA A Standings (as o f Feb. 9th) GP 18 19 18 18 19
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S t u d e n t F it n e s s G u id e Indeed Gold’s Gym has come a long way from its bare beginnings in a bygone era of echoing grunts, groans, clanging iron and swirling dust. The remnants of these memories having been swept under the plush carpeting. Gold’s clients also benefit from a varied selection of training methods available. In addition to the surplus of free weights available, Gold’s also pro vides the latest in Zen Tec equipment (cables and pulleys) along with the famous Nautilus machines. The equipment ensemble is a unique concept in fitness center offerings. M cEniry p ro claim s, ‘ ‘ We have pioiteered the concept of combining all three modes o f training.” “ Our program design is aimed at in dividuality, as each individual has his or her own reason for training says M cEniry. The D irector quickly established the thought however that facility and equipment considerations are “ only the beginning” in providing a top-rated training center. “ Customer service is our most important con sideration.” he states. Gold’s Gym is open 7 days a week, 7am until 11pm with a reduced weekend schedule. Training is co-ed
by Glen Cunningham Roving reporter and noted fitness b u ff Glen Cunningham has set out on a quest to fin d the ultimate downtown fitn ess club. The search begins at G o ld ’s Gym... Lured by a sign proclaiming “ Gold’s Gym” our survey began at the corner of Guy and Ste. Catherine streets in downtown Montréal. Gold’s Gym has long enjoyed an international reputa tion and the Montréal location is the newest link in a chain of franchises. Gold’s has expanded from an original site in southern California all the way to Europe and across the rest of North America. Now Gold’s has come to Montréal. While the Gold’s name is linked to a distant past with the application of the “ gym” label, the Montréal franchise is more reminiscent of a living room with equipment than a gym. Spacious, well-lit and squeaky-clean, the 7000 square foot facility gives an immediate sense of comfort. “ We are very proud o f our fa c ilitie s” acknowledges Frank McEniry, Direc tor of Operations, and the man respon sible for the layout and design of the center.
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:nir.-— n -:~ r a w —~ ~ a a > rji:-w M .-r:-:w w :::"w o ::ii and the price for students is $280 for a yearly membership. Winston’s Fitness Center Another bright light in a group of glittering weight-training facilities that are available in the city is Winston’s Fitness Center. Situated at 4810 Jean Talon at the corner of Victoria Avenue, Winston’s utilizes its spacious location to full ad vantage. The large training area is well stocked with a vast array o f machinery and a surplus of free weights for train ing without delays. In keeping with the trend of modern weight training facilities in providing for both the serious body builder and neophyte fitness buff, Winston’s can boast a veritable plethora of program designs. With a concern for its patrons, Winston’s can establish the pathway for the realization o f individual goals. With an eye to the needs of the in dividual, Winston’s sees members with diverse aims working together har moniously within a single setting. From the executive wanting to work off too many martini lunches, to the tennis buff who needs that extra edge to the student looking to get in shape for parties; all are in evidence at Winston’s. Winston’s Fitness Center is open seven days a week with a co-ed format from 7 am to 11 pm, with a reduced schedule on weekends. Membership rates are “ cheaper than all other downtown gyms” and student specials are given. Carusso It would be impossible to offer a report of the city’s weight training
facilities without the inclusion of Carusso’s. Long regarded as the mecca of local body building enthusiasts, Carusso’s reputation as the vanguard of weight training centers is secured with the impressive St. Antoine Street facility. Owner and founder Jimmy Carusso has utilized his wealth of experience in the field to put together an outstanding club. A 7000 square foot training floor is well-stocked with numerous pieces of equipment. In addition, Carusso has augmented the arsenal of machinery with innovative newer lines along side with his own line of equipment. The inventive owner initiated several improvements to the existing concepts in equipment design. An alteration here, a higher foot rest there. Smooth pulley systems and several other touches allow for the magical aura associated with the Carusso name. The well-known founder is recogniz ed wherever iron is pumped, and facilities and equipment not withstan ding, the greatest asset the center has is Carusso himself. With over thirty years of training some of the most prominent body builders to emerge from the banks of the St. Lawrence, Carusso re mains one of the most prominent names in the field of weight training mentors. A large number of Carusso’s protégés have captured many titles, in cluding three “ Mr. Olympia” winners. Located near the Lucien Allier Metro, Carusso’s is open from 6 am to 11 pm with reduced schedule on weekends. Yearly memberships are $329 for all, with no special price for students.
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