The McGill Tribune Vol. 05 Issue 3

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by Michael Smart In an effort to entice more unwitting secondary students to McGill, the University Senate has voted to increase the value of scholarships awarded by the University. At its first meeting last Wednesday, Senate voted to recom­ mend to Board of Governores that the value of James McGill entrance scholar­ ships be raised from $500 to $1000.

In addition, the motion w ill‘ make available larger in-course scholarships to some students. Presently, returning students are awarded a maximum of $500 for academic merit. In future, ex­ ceptional students could receive up to $1500.

According to University Scholarships committee chairperson Valerie Pasztor, the enhancement is needed to keep high-average students attending McGill.

“Entrance scholarships are needed to attract the really good students who will get a lot of offers from the major Univer­ sities. We're simply trying to stay com­ petitive," Pasztor said in an interview.

Doubling the value of scholarships will mean that the number of awards of­ fered will be cut in half, Pasztor said at the Senate meeting. However, respon­ ding to a questionTfom student senator Robert Crawhall, Pasztor denied that this represented a major change in the University's attitude toward scholar­ ships.

“We haVe to be realistic," she said.

"We want to attract good scholars, we want to attract people from other pro­ vinces. It’s obvious that $500 won't mean much to a student who has to relocate."

Pasztor also pointed out that the change will not diminish McGill's accessability for the needy student, since the bursary program is unaffected by the changes.

Pasztor says she believes the scholar­ ship enhancement will make McGill reasonably competitive with other high profile institutions like Queen's and the University of Toronto.

■"We can't say we've got a super pro­ gram. But we're just about keeping up

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She responded to the complaints of one senator who did not see the point in wasting money on students already trapped at McGill, pointing out the the larger awards would only be available

in exceptional cases.

Gracy Mimran, StudSoc's VP Univer­ sity Affairs, objected to the new system.

She said she'd like to see as many awards as possible.

I'd rather see more students benefitting. We especially want students from out of town," she said.

Mimran Said it was necessary to keep good students at McGill, but said the amount of the scholarship wasn't im­ portant. "It's really a just a tribute to your work," she said. "It doesn't have to be exorbitant."

Mimran admitted that $500 probably isn't enough to keep good students at McGill, but concluded "neither is a thousand".

Therefore, she said, she was in favour of maintaining the present awards, although in fact she abstained from the Senate vote.

StudSoc Aim s to Retire Debt

by Ting Chang Like most governments in the world, the student government, the McGill Students' Society, is in debt. It owes McGill U niversity approxim ately $800,000.

Marie Davis, V-P (Finance), explains that, "Previous administrations over the past 5 years have incurred this debt because the StudSoc fees at the time were too low at $32 per year per stu­ dent. There simply wasn't enough revenue to finance all the services pro­ vided. Furthermore, the food and beverage services were not run by a management firm, and consequently, there was no guaranteed return each year." A portion of the debt was also a negotiated loan from McGill for the pur­ pose of buying equipment for the small cafeterias in the Arts Building and the Engineering Building. The remainder of the borrowed sum was used to pay for services and constantly increasing wages.

At present, StudSoc fees has been raised to $50.00 per year, per student.

The food and beverage service has been contracted out to CVC, w hich guarantees a certain return to StudSoc each year. The debt, however, still ex­ ists.

Marie Davis states that, "The Univer­ sity has been watching our budgets

carefully over the past few years, and has been generally helpful. Also, they have not been charging interest on the debt." However, given that the Univer­ sity has an operating deficit of $10 million, they are anxious to get their money back."

Up until now, StudSoc has earmarked $50,000 out of its annual operating budget as loan repayment. Last year, they were only able to repay $25,000.

Even at the rate of $50,000 a year, it would take another 16 years before the debt is cleared. No one is happy with this situation.

James Green, President of the Students' Society, says, "We are sup­ posed to be lobbying the administration of McGill on behalf of the students, and to provide services. We cannot do our jobs properly if we owe the University money because they can hold it over us. If they don't like one of our projects, they can always threaten to start charg­ ing interest and effectively veto our plans. They have not done this so far, but it is still very important for us to achieve financial accountability as soon as possible.”

The Executive of StudSoc is now pro­ posing a new loan repayment schedule that will eliminate the debt within the next 5 years. In order to do this and en­ sure that the operating budget is not fur­

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Daily Rejected

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with the Joneses," she said.

The Senate motion also included changes to the major $2500 scholarship to permit a small number of awards solely on the basis of academic merit, rather than extra-curricular achieve­ ment, as is presently the case. Pasztor said the change was made to give her committee more flexibility in dealing with exclusively academic students.

Pasztor said the larger in-course awards were intended to reward "students who did not do so well in high school, but who have found themselves and are working hard and getting good grades."

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ther burdened, they want all students to start paying a certain amount each semester in addition to their StudSoc fees, specifically earmarked for debt repayment. The exact figure cannot be released until this plan is presented to Council on Thursday, September 26.

Both Davis and Green feel that until such a plan is undertaken, "Students will increasingly feel the pinch in terms of programs and services provided by the Students’ Society. We want to use the $50,000 on McGill students. We don't want to have to cut services in order to finance the debt."

Green explains that the advantages of the new loan repayment schedule are manifold. "For instance, we would be free from the administration. Half the profits of the Bookstore would go to us instead of to McGill, and this money might be used towards subsidizing books. In future, we will be able to operate debt-free."

The new debt repayment plan has already been presented to VicePrincipal (Administration and Finance) John Armour in June, and again in a meeting on September 19. Mr. Armour said very plainly, "I'm in favour of it. If this plan is not approved by the students in the general referendum, we will have to charge interest right away, to incontinued on page 11

by Michael Smart The McGill Daily will continue to belie its name this year and publish only three issues a week. That's the result of Senate's decision last week to disap­ prove a student referendum which would have increased the Daily fees paid by students in some faculties..

Senate voted to recommend non­ implementation of the student referen­ dum of last March which approved the increase. The referendum was voted on by students in all faculties; many senators seemed to feel that it was un­ fair for all students to vote on a measure that would only affect a minority.

However, Daily editor-in-chief Melin­ da Wittsock points out that the Daily was well within its constitutional rights.

"According to our constitution, all referenda must be voted on by all students. We couldn't legally have run a referendum just for the affected students," she explained.

Leela Madhava Rau, who was the Daily's editor during the summer, feels that some senators may have been misinformed in making their decisions.

She claims that some believed that the Judicial Board which approved the referendum was comprised of Daily editors (in fact they are impartial law students) and that some may have acted under the misapprehension that only Daily staff voted on the referendum.

"We're very disappointed and very frustrated, Senate simply didn't have enough specific information. I'm afraid they misinterpreted the points we were trying to make."

Students in the Faculties of Law, Medicine, Graduate Studies, and some other faculties currently pay $3.30 per semester, while undergraduates pay

$5.50 for the Daily. The referendum would have increased the fees of all students to $5.50 per semester.

The ruling will mean a loss of $16,000 in anticipated revenue for the Daily.

Madhava Rau said that the shortfall will force the Dialy to continue to publish only three times a week and to maintain its high percentage of advertising copy.

Yet many other student leaders disap­ proved of the motion for reasons other than the plight of the Daily. StudSoc President James Green said he was unhappy to see University Senate over­ turn a measure that had been approved by the students themselves.

"I hate the precedent," Green said.

"This was a matter which affected only students and which the students had voted on."

Madhava Rau concurs. "It's a very dangerous thing. Senate is in charge of all academic affairs, but when 15% of students vote on an issue and it can be overturned that easily, it makes us all the more powerless."

Green says he was so concerned over the potential precedent that he asked the Daily to withdraw its motion from Senate before the meeting. But Madhava Rau said the Daily would run another referendum to increase their levy on students, probably this fall.

However, she wuld not say if the Daily would request a fee equalization again, or simply an across-the-board increase.

She said the loss of revenue will not make conditions at the Daily any worse than they already were. "(The additional fees) would help us get back on our feet again and make us a better paper overall,” she said. "As it is, we're back to counting every penny."

W eight Room Sags

by Jillian Cohen Bob Dubeau admits that the weight room in the Currie Gym could be bet­ ter. "The weight room is totally inade­ quate for the size of the student body and the recent increased demand," said McGill's director of athletics.

McGill students are having to endure the run-down, claustrophobic condi­ tions of an out-dated weight room. In recent years, weight training has become more popular with both men and women. The facilities in the Arthur Currie gymnasium have been unable to cater to that increased demand. Torn mats, an eroded floor and equipment which is up to twenty years old are the story of the room.

A new weight room is planned for the new athletic complex, to be built in the next few years. Dubeau stated the new gym "will have som ething for everyone" and the equipment will be diverse.

Most students who use the facilities are very dissatisfied with the existing weight room.

"For a university, these facilities are pathetic. Compare them to Laval or Sherbrooke, " said Leslie Cameron, a

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student in the Faculty of Arts.

"Disgusting. This room is terrible. The leaper machine doesn't even work very well," complained Kevin Kinden, a Physical Education major.

Edmund Young, a management stu­ dent, comes to the McGill gym five times a week. He says he has no choice but to use the facilities because joining a local health club is "out of the ques­ tion for a students' budget".

Engineering student John Disciulla complains about the overcrowding of the facilities. "I come in early in the morning, because at 6 o'clock, the gym is just too crowded and people stand around," he said.

Dubeau reiterated his belief that the gym was inadequate but stated McGill staff are doing their best to improve the situation.

"We have people come in twice or three times a week to repair any falter­ ing equipment," he said.

Dubeau also stated a secondary weight room with hydrogym equipment has been added to the third floor.

Dubeau admitted that these facilities were also very small.

The McGill Tribune—Tuesday, September 24, 1985

Penfield, room 51-3 at 7:30 p.m.

• SOLO CONCERT - British rock guitarist Roy Harper, at the Leacock Bldg., room 132, 8 p.m.

by Louisa Taylor • REDMEN 'AA' VOLLEYBALL and Jenny Henderson TRYOUTS - at 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 • ALICE IN WONDERLAND TEA - at • McGILL YOUTH YEAR WEEK - ex­ Kappa Kappa Gamma, 526 Milton, at 3 hibits, guest speakers, and entertain­ pm. ment. For more infor call: 392-8937.

• GUEST SPEAKER - Robert Bourassa, Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, will speak on the role of young people in Canadian politics; at Moyse Hall in the Arts Bldg, at 2:30 p.m., admission is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • McGILL CAREER DAY - presented free, • BEER AND BARBEQUE - sponsored by AISEC in the Union Ballroom, rm. by the Physiology Students' Assoc., at 302, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the McIntyre Medical Bldg., 5th floor, • SPEAKER — evangelist J. John will from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. speak in the Leacock Bldg., room 232, • REDMEN 'AA' VOLLEYBALL from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A question TRYOUTS — at 6:15 p.m. For more in­ period will follow. formation, call Harry Zairns at • WINE AND CHEESE - Political Science Students' Assoc, reception in 392-4548.

• McGILL SKI TEAM - first general Leacock 429 from 1 to 3 p.m. meeting today for all interested, in the gym, room 305, at 5 p.m. Dry-land • BENEFIT DINNER - followed by the training every Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. movie "War Games"; presented by the support services for Montreal's Youth at 5 p.m., Molson Stadium Track.

• WINNIE THE POOH FONDUE - at and hosted by Mark Burns. Entertain­ ment by Theatre Shmeatre, door Kappa Kappa Gamma, 526 Milton prizes; in the Union Cafeteria at 6 p.m., admission $5.00.

• GUEST SPEAKER - Mr. Geoffrey Pearson of the Canadian Institute for Peace and Security: theme — "Youth, Peace and Disarmament" Moot Court WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER25 (McGill Faculty of Law) at 4 p.m. Ad­ •AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL mission is free, Urgent Action Meeting at the Newman Centre, 3484 Peel St., from 7 p.m. to • AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - an 8:30 p.m. For more info, call: info. / orientation meeting featuring John Jones, Vice-President of Amnesty 842-6030.

• RECRUITMENT / INFO. SESSION International and speakers from McGill World University Service of Canada. In and Montreal groups: in the Leacock the Stewart Biology Bldg., 1205 Dr. Bldg, in room 232 at 7 p.m.

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• McGILL CROSSROADS — orientation meeting and presentations by McGill students who have gone overseas for Crossroads. All welcome at the Union Bldg., room 425 / 426, at 7:30 p.m.

• DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDENTS' PARTY — at Morrice Hall, room 017, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• KAPPA KAPPA DINNER - all in­ terested girls welcome, at 526 Milton at 6 pm.

• FILM AND SPEAKER - "Speaking Our Peace". Co-director Bonnie Sherr Klein will speak after film. In the Leacock Building, room 26, at 7:30 pm.

Teachers; all at Moyse Hall in the Arts Bldg, at 2 p.m.

• McGILL ASSOCIATION OF CONTI­ NUING EDUCATION - Students' meeting and Vietnamese night in the Bronfman Bldg., room 151 at 7 p.m.

• SPOONS IN CONCERT - with guests "Bamboo" in the Union Ballroom at 9 p.m. Admission $5.00 (students) and $7.00 (public). Tickets at Sadie's and at the door - while they last) •R E D M E N 'AA' VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS - at 6:15 p.m.

• McGILL FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS"Dr. Strangelove", in the F.D.A. auditorium at 8 p.m. Admission is $2.00.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 • GUEST SPEAKER - Theme: "Young People and Employment". Speakers in­ clude Mme. Marie-Josée Drouin of the Hudson Institute of Canada, Mr. Jim Gannon from the Royal Bank of Canada and Mr. Harvey Weiner from the Provincial Association of Protestant

• CAT IN THE HAT LUNCH - at Kap­ pa Kappa Gamma, 526 Milton, at 12 pm.

• SIGMA CHI INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY — information and recruitment meeting, in the Union Building, room 108.

• ROLLING STONES PARTY - follow­ ed by seminar on alcohol abuse, at PsiU Fraternity, 510 Pine St. West, from 9 pm to 3 am.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 • McGILL FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS "Being There", at the Leacock Bldg, at 8 p.m, Admission $2.00.

m m MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 • LECTURE — E.P. Saunders, Dean of Ireland's Professor of Exegesis at 4 p.m., "Jesus and the Romano - Jewish Esta" and at 7:30 p.m. "Paul and Graeco-Roman Culture"; both in the Birks Building.

• PETER PAN TEA - at Kappa Kappa Gamma, 526 Milton, at 3 pm.

• McGILL JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE MEETING - to elect the board, in the Leacock Building, room 429 at 4 pm, (nominations for U1 rep and social co-ordinator now available in P.S.S.A. mailbox)

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Mystery Photo!

Once again the McGill Tribune is presenting an opportunity to win 2 FREE BEERS for divulging the location of our Mystery Photo. The picture was taken within one kilometre of the Roddick Gates and since we are expecting a flood or responses, wé will give no clue this week. Submit answers to room B-15 of the Union Building, c/o Ezra.

Please time and date responses.

Lunch Tim e Roast

by Brian Todd "What bothers me about journalism is that it is inadequate to the truth." So quoth Roger Rosenblatt in his address at the Leacock Luncheon Friday. The ad­ dress mixed humour with the pathos of the world which Rosenblatt, essayist for Time magazine, faces everyday.

Rosenblatt gave the audience a glimp­ se into the inner-workings of the typical newsweekly by relating several amusing stories. One such story involved an arti­ cle which he had written on the subject of Isaac Singer's Nobel Prize for literature which was headlined by a headline editor, who according to Rosenblatt had his brains removed in the 1930's, 'Isaac Stern Wins Nobel Prize".

Activities Night Crow d

by Barbro Dick The clubs and organizations of McGill came out of hiding Thursday to recruit new members. This year's annual Ac­ tivities Night was held last Thursday in the Union Ballroom. The festivities began promptly -at 7:00 pm and con­ cluded at 9:00 pm after which followed the Ballroom party.

Filling both the Ballroom and cafeteria were 64 clubs of every variety imaginable. Each had a booth, manned by enthusiastic and helpful represen­ tatives who were eager to answer any questions. One could not help but wander around, experiencing initial confusion and overwhelming amaze­ ment at the number and diversity of the clubs offered. Every taste and interest

w as su rely a p p e a le d to and represented.

For the benefit of those students were unable to attend, below is a summary of a few major organizations which con­ tributed to the evening.

ARTS AND SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE SOCIEY The ASUS is representative body for all students in the faculties of Arts and Science. With their office located in Leacock Room 318, the very spirited ASUS wish to encourage anyone in­ terested in representing a group on campus to sign up. A list of these groups will be published when available. If working on a representative committee appeals to you, the ASUS could be for

you. Further information is available at the above mentioned office.

McCILL BLOOD DRIVE The first meeting for this very worthy cause is Thursday, September 26th at 6:00 pm in rooms B09 and B10 of the Union. Anyone interested in volunteer­ ing may sign-up at this meeting, or at the office, B07. The Blood Drive runs from October 7th through to the 11th.

McGill is also hosting "Heart Day" on O ctober 9th, to promote heart awareness, exercise and proper diet.

Any interested volunteers wishing to help with this may contact the Blood Drive Office for further information.

The book review section of Time magazine apparently only reviews a few of the many books it receives revealed Rosenblatt. The Editors keep a selection of those looked-over books for the duller moments during the day. Titles of some of these off-beat but never review­ ed works include, "Socialism for the D ead ", "1587: A Year of No Significance", "The Wonders of the Mule" and that classic of computer hardware usage, "Using the Wang for

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by Patrick Johnston

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The office of the Ombudsman is a ser­ vice provided by the Students' Society to deal' with the many complaints that students have throughout the year. It is particularly important that students be aware of the office at the beginning of the year as the period is a chaotic one, a mixture of both festivities and frustra­ tion with administration, faculty and pupil welcoming the new year and, at the same time trying to make some sense of the confusion that comes with

Inevitably in such a situation mistakes are made. Improper course selection, incorrect transcripts, or discrepeancies regarding tuition fees are just a few of the problems that can arise in the begin­ ning of the school year. These mistakes are not so much a reflection of the university's bureaucracy but are simply problems inherent in any large institu­ tion engaged in the the systematic pro­ cessing of thousands of students.

This of course is not to imply that the mistakes made are all the university's,

CCI Holds First Meeting

by Keith Martin Canadian Crossroads International is a developmental organization that sends over 120 Canadians to overseas countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and the South Pacific each year. In addition, Crossroads annually sponsors over fifty Third World volunteers to come to Canada. The aim of Canadian Crossroads International is to sensitize Canadians to the special problems of the Third World countries, by actually sending them to live and work there.

Upon returning, Crossroaders attempt to share with others what they have gained from their experience, through workshops, slide shows and panel discussions.

This year McGill will be home to a branch of the international organiza­ tion. McGill Crossroads plans to hold meeting every second Thursday, at 7:00 pm. At these meetings we will discuss

developmental issues, and hold variou other events, such as guest speakers, and seminars on the Third World.

Everyone is welcome to come to these meetings. For more information, come to our office, room 413 in the Student Union Building, or check for our an­ nouncements in the Tribune and Daily.

On Thursday, September 26, at 7:30 pm, in Rooms 425-426, we will be holding an orientation meeting. This should be of particular interest to McGill students who might be in­ terested in learning more about the Third World, or working with McGill crossroads. There will be presentations by past Crossroaders, most, still current McGill students, who have been to Kenya, Cameroun, Surinam, Guyana, and Singapore, among other places.

There will also be a presentation by toCanada Crossroader from Barbados.

Again, everyone is welcome—we hope to see you there!

as students are also to blame for many of the difficulties that develop in the ear­ ly part of the year. Regardless of who is at fault, it these problems remain unad­ dressed, they will certainly create dif­ ficulties for the student now or in the future.

Dealing with difficulties such as these is what the Office of the Ombudsman is all about. Although student / staff con­ flicts can be resolved by the parties in­ volved, in many cases, the student does not know who to approach or, if an at­ tempt has been made to end the pro­ blem, reaching an acceptable agree­ ment has proved impossible.

The Ombudsman exists to help in both cases. The office is designed to ad­ vise students which direction to take as the Ombudsman has full knowledge of the routes that exist in the University to resolve these disputes. Furthermore, the Ombudsman can act as a mediator in those situations where a solution cannot be found by the individuals involved.

The Ombudsman does not have any real power to change^ anything and many students' problems are such that there is little the office can do about it, but it does represent a voice that both faculty and administration will listen to and respect and often this is all the power that is needed to resolve the many disputes that develop during the year.

This year's ombudsmen are David Rose and Patrick Johnston. The office located in room 428 of the Student Union Building. Office hours and necessary phone numbers are posted on the door and all those experiencing difficulties with the university are en­ couraged to pay a visit.

Business."

More interesting than Rosenblatt's humourous look at journalism was the hard look which he took at the role of the journalist and journalism in society.

Rosenblatt postulated that society, reflecting the entertainment industry's characterization of the journalist, has developed the stereotype of the reporter as an individual obsessed with the act of newsgathering who will sacrifice almost anything for a story.

This same spirit will elevate any event in a desperate search to fill pages. "Thus Boy George's latest hairstyle takes on the same weight as the earthquake in Mexico."

"Whereas stories are hard-edged things, life is a collection of processes."

Rosenblatt thus explained the gulf that separates journalism from reality or as he puts it "the difference between the truth and the facts."

Rosenblatt, an editor and essayist for Time Magazine, has a shelf full of awards to testify to his ability as both writer and commentator. Among others he has received are the Robert F. Ken­ nedy Award for his book entitled "The Children of War" and 1985 George Peabody Award for his work on the McNeil/Lehrer Newshour.

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„ K-Mark: O nly You W ill Know I How Little You Worked

by Jeremy Lee Jonas The K-Mark. Mysterious, undefinable, fortunate. The last chance of the lazy, lucky, or those few suffering from grave and real misfortune. For must who have had a "K", it represents an academic pipedream, the last chance to write that deep and brilliant paper that needs time and clarity of mind to develop. For those who have never had any, it seems to be another one of those things, like robbery, that 'couldn't possibly happen to me'. But it is real, and plays a vital role in the academic survival of many McGill students.

Students from various departments were asked their opinions on this mysterious mark. Their sentiments seemed to differ according to faculty. In general, Arts students feel that is an un­ fortunate but necessary part of our academic system. They receive the most K's, and obviously appreciate their convenience. The Science students in­ terviewed felt that it is another unreality that the Arts students must face. "It saves them from the trauma of actually finishing a course in December or April like the rest of us, just as it saves them from finishing in three years, like the rest of us," said Mike Falk, infamous U4 student and beer-drinker.

Another science student, who asked to have his name in print thus enticing me to not comply, claimed that "they should not exist; Science students don't even know what they are. I don't understand."

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Arts vs Science debate. The K-Way is a ■ Some K's are valid, with a reason to weak point in our school system, one be carefully considered. People have that needs study and reform. If a student had genuine reasons for them, such as does not finish an assignment, but feels death, broken limbs or period cramps, that she is justified for not doing so on but they are often seen as a gift. Quoth time, she may apply to her professor, another Arts student, "More power to the department, and so on, until word you if you can get one." She pointed comes from above that the holy out that Science students get sup­ reprieve has been granted. Philosophic­ plémentais, which are equivalent, as ally we see this as a fault in the practices they are the saving grace for most of evaluation, which is unfortunately of Science students with potential failures. high priority at university, as opposed to She felt that "It is fairly stupid that you what should be our foremost concern, can get a Kfor not doing trivial essays. It sex, and failing that, education. Need seems to be a valid way around our we have deadlines at all? Why not just bureaucratic system, but it tends to be pick our own marks, not go to classes, abused." One person told me that, like and concentrate on learning as a social abortions, they should be limited to two per lifetime, which is a fascinating con­ experience?

There is potential for silliness in this cept, but becomes another debate en­ debate. It is easy to digress, but easier tirely. still not to finish this article at all and get Some people simply don't like K's at a K from the editor, who might unders­ all. Leif Montin, another promising U4, tand about my goldfish dying. Accor­ said, "I don't like K's. I like J's better. I ding to Stephen McCammon, B.A. U4, have always opted for J's. With J's they "K's are a temporary solution to an in­ don't know if you're too dumb or too herent problem in the academic system, bright, but if you get a K it's obvious you of which students are a part. The pro­ buggered it. I got my best Miss Pac-Man blem lies in the exisiting relationship score while getting a J." between learning and evaluation." Pro­ When I approached Julie Godin, the mising B.A. Marc LePage said, "I never Dip of Ed, she was severe and aghast. met a K I didn't have. K's are the "That article was my idea. I am proud to pterodactyls of our educational system. say that I have never had the K disease, I like to stay away from letter grades not and I have never even exchanged bodi­ on the musical scale. G is the lowest I ly fluids with someone who has had a K. have ever had." So is it more a matter of No, I honestly think that OH MY GOD laziness? One student claimed that they IS THAT A HORNET ON ME?!?! GET IT are useful and important, while admit­ OFF!! GET IT OFF!!" Some people may ting that his four K's were entirely his not have understood my question fully. fault, and basically the result of no work One student replied, "If you really want and some very good play. to know about K's, ask Dwight

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Gooden."

All the engineers I asked had never heard of them. He asked "Do they do any good?", perhaps the ideal con­ cluding rhetorical question. Indeed, their existence means less discipline is incorporated into our instruction. Most of the time the essay topics were known weeks before due date, and the cons­ cientious student could have finished on time. But consider Mike Falk, whose mice died, and the replacement beasts arrived nine weeks late, or the psychology major who needed mental patients of a particular disorder, which unfortunately!?) were not plentiful enough during the term.

Obviously K's are necessary, but changes are needed to increase the discipline of some students, and to be fair to those who with great sacrifice to themselves and those around them, finished off that two-page sonnet essay.

What can be done? Someone suggested changing the name to R, thus eliminating the K problem. But we need a more permanent solution. Can we re­ ly on faculty to be more particular? How about students to be more honest?

What about imposing strict deadlines for the completion of the coursework?

How about all of the above? This pro­ blem ought to be one of the major topics in the ongoing reform of our academic bureaucracy. The job is enor­ mous, since every aspect is another strand in a web of problems, all related and all delicate. But until these major changes have been made, enjoy the few gifts available from your faculty, to you.

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supposed to raise funds to help send students to the August conference in L.A. "I never saw a cent though," said Green. McGill University paid the Presi­ dent's delegate fees at the conferences and StudSoc picked up the travel ex­ penses. CUSA Co-President Judson didn't even know that such a fund was supposed to exist. "CUSA paid my way.

If there was money I didn't know about it."

Denise Gaudry supported Green's statement. Said Gaudry, "No one is sure what happened fo the money."

Hicks is reputed to have stayed at a lux­ ury hotel in L.A. while at the IAU con­ ference, "Everyone else stayed in university residences."

Dr. Roger Gaudry believes it was the original plan of the Secretariat to help students pay their way down to the L.A. conference, however much less money was raised than had been anticipated. It seems no Canadian student received any monetary assistance. "Bruce wanted to make it a global movement; he realised slowly that there wasn't much hope." Says Dr. Gaudry, "Bruce worked very hard; not everyone agreed Hicks asserted that most of the dona­ with the way he went about it." tions solicited by the Secretariat, in­ Drew Yound, currently managing the cluding mones from External Affairs, the shutdown of Secretariat operations, Secretary of State's department and defended Hicks,"Here was a fund for Alcan of Canada Ltd., went toward the use by students, but it was for students publication of newsletters and cor­ from poorer nations." respondence by the Secretariat. These The Secretariat was closed down by funds included money raised by the Dr. Gaudry and Dr. MacDonal as of auctioning off of works of art donated August 31st. As Denise Gaudry says,

by Canadian artists. there are many people now "anxiously Hicks' secretariat raised $200,000, awaiting financial statements". Said half of it from the auction and in ser­ Young, "I don't know is Bruce is in this vices in kind. for the good of education or the ad­ But apparently, the Secretariat had a vancement of his career — probably mandate wider than Hicks has both." delineated. President Green affirms that Bruce Hicks is travelling and thus he had been told the Secretariat was unavailable for further comment.

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by Stephen hum and Sophie Wilson Old soldiers would admire his staying power. Bruce Hicks and the controver­ sies surrounding him never seem to fade away. Hicks, a McGill perennial, was once a ubiquitous campus politico; he was successively Vice-President In­ ternal and President of StudSoc in the years 1982 to 1984. As a StudSoc politi­ cian, Hicks had a certain knack for hit­ ting the front pages, fuelled as it was by controversy.

Now, in his latest incarnation, ex­ ecutive director of the Canadian Inter­ national Association of Universities Conference Secretariat, Student, Hicks appears to have stirred the furies once again.

A number of sources connected with the quintennial International Associa­ tion of Universities (IAU) conference, held this August in Los Angeles, Califor­ nia, have raised questions concerning the role of Hicks' secretariat in the preparations for the L.A. gathering.

Allegations of mismanagement abound.

The Secretariat's parent organization, the IAU, is a fairly prominent grouping of over 800 universities in over 70 coun­ tries, with a mandate to promote co­ operative sharing of information and ex­ pertise amongst educational institu­ tions. With members from the Third World and eastern bloc nations along side members from the industrialized north, the IAU is, nominally, at least, nonpolitical.

In the past, IAU conferences have been restricted to university rectors and principals. This year, students were in­ vited to attend as well. Billed as representing McGill were Principal Johnston, StudSoc President James Green, and, curiously, Bruce Hicks, who is no longer a student of the univer­ sity.

The L.A. conference was followed im­ mediately by a congress of students to establish a student-run version of the IAU. Green was unimpressed by the student conference. "In my opinion it was a disaster. They meant to write a constitution in three days, from scratch.”

The President expressed disillusion­ ment at the set-up of the conference. "It was not representative; some countries' delegations were top-heavy whil many

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member countries did not come at all.

In the end deliberations became unbearably partisan."

Mike Judson, Co-President of CUSA, the students' association at Concordia, disagreed with Green. "I think James was turned off-by some of the politick­ ing that went on down there. I was quite impressed, and I welcomed the oppor­ tunity to meet so many student leaders."

Judson and Green concur on one matter though, the conference was ex­ tremely disorganized. Green first became aware of the conference June 18, and Judson learned about the con­ ference August 1 via a letter from the secretariat. The conference was to begin two weeks later. "It was the only communication I had from them (Hicks' secretariat)."

Bruce Hicks is blamed by some for this organizational dysfunction. Speak­ ing with the Tribune, Hicks claimed that he had never been involved with the student conference. "My role in the secretariat encompassed only the main Conference" said Hicks.

James Green told the Tribune that to the best of his knowledge, Hicks had in fact been one of the main organizers of the student conference, but had resign­ ed some time back and had returned to the IAU a $5000 honorarium that came with the job.

However, according to Denise Gaudry, a U de M student and delegate to the IAU conference, Hicks did not resign, but instead, was asked to leave

by Leonard Ginsberg, the IAU official who had originally hired him.

The student IAU was Ginsberg's brainchild. Ginsberg hired Bruce Hicks as organizer, but found out months later that Hicks was not "working — in ac­ cordance to Ginsberg's expectations," said Gaudry. At this point, Ginsberg ob­ tained Hicks' resignation, but was then left with only four months to organize the student conference.

The larger role that Hicks played as executive director of the Canadian IAU Secretariat, a body which he played a major role in establishing, has also come under fire.

Hicks originally approached Dr. Roger Gaudry, past rector of U de M and past president of the IAU, and Dr. MacDonald of York University, also

Bruce Hicks in better days past president of the IAU, with the idea of forming the Canadian secretariat.

"I was spearheading Canada's in­ volvement," said Hicks, "Canada took a clearly dominant role in preparing for the conference, at the request of the Americans."

Asked about the Secretariat's man­ date, Hicks claimed that it was purely a promotional and lobbying group, con­ stituted to promote awareness of the IAU conference amongst students and educators worldwide. Secretariat mus­ cle was also put to work lobbying cor­ porate and government fast-trackers to support the conference financially.

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by John Terauds mittee this year center primarily on the The planning of policy at Students' financial problems of university, Society is not the exclusive domain of .whether they be on the student side, or the Council's executive; student par­ the institutional side. Either way, the ticipation in a necessary component in system, as it exists right now, is in the process. Several advisory commit­ serious jeopardy. In several particular tees have been created for the purpose cases, this may not be a bad thing: of channelling students' opinions into a budgetary cuts have forced universities forum where thay can be debated and, to reallocate funds within each institu­ consequently, used constructively. One tion, meaning that certain departments such forum is the External Affairs Com­ are left with far less money. This kind of mittee, which reports to Luc Joli-Coeur, budget-cutting cannot continue in­ the Vice-President External of Students' definitely without the need for a serious Society. rethinking of the purpose of post­ The External Affairs Committee has secondary education. The External Af­ met throughout the summer in an effort fairs committee has been face with ex­ to set a positive course for the coming actly such a challenge this year. year. Luc Joli-Coeur has worked very Debate and thought on this matter hard to provide us with interesting pro­ n ecessarily leads beyond mere posals, which will serve as the basis for demands that budget cuts be stopped, our own discussions, as well as for our and that the governments provide more presentations to the university ad­ money to the universities. Up to now, it ministration and the federal and provin­ seems that this is all that students have cial governments. been heard to say. We have decided The matters of concern to the com­ that this year, however, we will be able

to come up with some concrete pro­ posals regarding budget cuts, on the question of tuition fee increases, and on the problem of reforming the present loan and bursary structure.

Regarding the issue of budget cuts, the committee has already come up with some preliminary proposals.

First of all, the financing formula used by the government should be modified drastically; there should be greater stu­ dent participation in the planning pro­ cess — whether on the side of govern­ ment, or of the university administra­ tion. Perhaps through closer consulta­ tion with students, policy will be able to more closely reflect particular needs which seem to otherwise remain obscured to those in the position of making decisions.

When dealing with the question of government funding, there is no way of avoiding the task of trying to define what the purpose of the university is. everyone has an opinion on

the subject. These opinions are, however, so important, in this context, that this is reason alone to meet with some of the committee members and to see the direction in which our work is going.

With respect to tuition fees, we are thinking of advocating a position which would allow for the indexation of fees to the cost of living, coupled to an im­ mediate increase in all fees, which would go toward financing of the stu­ dent loan and bursary programs. There are two other proposals facing the com­ mittee right now; the first is called POET, which would provide all students with tuition-free education, coupled ith a small annual tax levied on in­ come. This post-education tax would be paid until the averaged cost of an in­ dividual's education is reimbursed to the government. We have tried to pre­ sent Peter Whelland, the author of this proposal, with an alternate method of providing for 'universal' accessibility to post-secondary education. Our opinion holds that changes to the present loan and bursary system can possibly achieve the same results, without the necessary bureaucratic complexity which would result from the implemen­ tation of such a system as proposed in POET.

The committee is not dealing with merely the financial side of university affairs; there are several interesting issues facing McGill students right now: the role of the French language at the university is one such issue. There have been several reports issued by various government and university committees dealing with the subject. This could lead to serious debate in committee.

McGill's role in the general community, meaning Montreal at-large, is a subject which will require our thought this year.

South Africa is also a matter of some concern, especially considering the substantial sums of money which the university has invested, directly and in­ directly, in that country.

The External Affairs Committee is cer­ tainly not a do-nothing group of people; we have quite a bit to do during the school year. On top of all the discussion we will have on the previously mention­ ed subjects, w e will also be launching campus-wide campaigns to inform students on the various issues facing them.

The best way to see what this is all about would be to meet us on Wednes­ day, September 27th, at 1 p.m. in Union 107 / 108. Come ask questions and pro­ vide us with your opinions.

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by Olga Jastremsky It was Saturday morning of September the fourteenth at nine o-clock. The McGill Outing Club (M.O.C.) w,as meeting at the Student Union Building.

Two huge vans were rented for the whole weekend. There was seating for everyone and plenty of room for bags and gear. The group of happy weekend hikers were full of excitement ant an­ ticipation of the adventuresom e weekend ahead—hiking, canoeing and partying.

It's bye, bye city and hello open country—time to unwind from a hectic week of working in the city, leaving all troubles behind until Monday morning.

Shawbridge—here at last in the luscious Laurentians. There's a pat­ chwork of autumn's changing colours speckling the mountains. It was very heartwarming to see the friendly faces of smiling students eager to explore what nature has to offer. The more adventersome types were soon off to nearby hiking trails, ready to test their stamina and endurance. Those who stayed behind kicked off their shoes and relaxed. In the late afternoon the hikers returned, seeking shelter, ready to recharge themselves for a night of great partying.

The M.O.C. House is a rustic, rambl­ ing old place, situated just off the main road. The front entrance leads to a main room with a brick fireplace. The floors and ceilings are of dark wood. This liv­ ing room leads to a large dining area with long wooden tables and benches.

The dining room is connected to a spacious kitchen full of busy people preparing supper country-style.

Meanwhile, outside, some students

tried their hands at spliting logs, to be used later for the fireplace. The grill was fired up outside for roasted corn on the cob and dozens of hamburgers.

After a hearty supper, everyone put on warm sweaters to keep off the chilly evening air. Sitting around the fire, we exchanged stories and enjoyed the campfire atmosphere. Watching the countless brilliant stars in the dark blue sky, we tried to identify constellations.

Those who found it too chilly out­ doors grabbed a few twigs and split logs to build a fire in the fireplace inside. We took turns telling more stories, so m etim es g ettin g in v o lv ed in philosophical discussions, cracking endless jokes, or telling tales of family life and all that goes on in relationships of every sort.

After a few hours of pleasant ex­ changes and cups of hot coffee, we were tired enough to hit the sack.

Sounds of silence filled the house until dawn's early light.

Sunday morning slowly crept in. A few early birds started shuffling around the kitchen, busily preparing breakfast for the sleep-in crowd. After a hearty breakfast of apple pancakes or hot oatmeal and steaming coffee, the early morning hikers prepared for the adven­ ture ahead.

The fresh cool mountain air makes you feel alright. Armed with maps, about thirty hikers split into two groups setting off in different directions. We climbed up a long winding mountain path that got steeper as we progressed further into the woody thickness. After about two hours we finally reached the highest point and soon found a lookout spot at the edge of a steep rocky cliff.

From that vantage point we could see the spendour of the majestic Lauren­ tians unveiling right before our eyes. It was simply breathtaking. Halfway back down the mountain we met the second group of hikers who were sitting leisure­ ly on rocks alongside shallow water.

There we exchanged tales of our adven­ tures, and soon headed back together.

Meanwhile, between ten-thirty and two o'clock, the canoe trip on the River Diable had ended in disaster, although the two canoeists claimed they had fun.

They ended up in the more treacherous class four rapids instead of class two rapids. The canoe was leaking and two of the three paddles broke. So the two brave souls had to walk through the rapids, and pull the canoe for an hour.

Back at the house we soon made plans to head back to the city before the evening rush. The first van left full of students and gear at about three thirty.

After cleaning up the house and loading up the second van, we then piled into it and sped off, back to our city homes.

We were tired but content with the lasting memories of the Outing Club's first weekend hike of the new season.

Looking back on that weekend with smiles on our faces, we realized that we've made new friends and shared wonderful new experiences. As one of the regular ongoing members, James Turner also the Club's president put it: "the M.O.C.ers can proudly lay claim to being the biggest, longest running, best group of funloving adventurers on campus."

For all you fellow M.O.C.ers who are amusingly reading about yourselves, this is your friendly ghost looking for­ ward to seeing you again next time.

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by Melanie Clulow David Fennario's latest theatrical endeavour promises to have a con­ siderable impact on the McGill com­ munity.

Fennario, noted playwright and author of On the lob, Balconville, and loe Beef, is currently working on the script for the second part of his pro­ jected Montreal Trilogy. In this new play, Neill Cream—Mysteries of McGill, Fennario has chosen to ignore the il­ lustrious side of McGill's past and focus instead on the more notorious aspects.

Mysteries of McGill is a murder mystery spanning several generations.

Four women are murdered, each in a different era, yet their deaths are somehow connected. The play is a vehi­ cle for Fennario's own brand of social commentary.

Fennario has constructed the play so that it is evident that the murders are linked not merely through individuals and particular circumstances but more importantly through the structure of society itself.

An ardent socialist, David Fennario sees the deaths of the four women, all of which occur at key points in the economic development of Quebec, as the fault of a capitalistic and exploitive society. Said Fennario, "I sense these murders came out,of something very old, very evil. Only one of the deaths was inevitable; the rest were the fault of the bourgeoisie. Murders and deaths such as these will continue until the en­ tire system is changed. The dead control our lives and their decisions still in­ fluence us."

McGill University, in all its splendour,

forms the basis for Fennario's social critique. He has done extensive research into the university's history and come up with some rather startling information concerning the institution and its benefactors. Viewers wil be sur­ prised to hear the names of such luminaries as Lord Strathcona, Peter Redpath, Wilfrid Laurier and Principal Dawson implicated in the murders.

Mysteries of McGill, centres on Neill Cream, a graduate with merit of McGill Medical School in 1876. Evidently, Cream was an avid social climber who performed illegal abortions for wealthy women in order to gain power. He later went on to be a hired gun. Eventually he went insane, killing for pleasure rather than profit, and was finally hang­ ed for murder in Britain.

Apparently Cream has been since struck off the studént list at McGill despite conclusive evidence that he did indeed attend. Fennario sees this as an e x a m p le of th e sh rou d in g of unpleasantness on which much of society is founded.

He views McGill as a microcosm of

modern society. In his opinion, morals and values are too often subjugated in the interests of modernization. "Pro­ gress is the ideological cover-up for murder," says Fennario. "That's why McGill hides things. It likes to take liv­ ing things and turn them into dead ob­ jects and hide them in vaults. Some of the buildings here give me the creeps."

The script of Mysteries of McGill is as yet unfinished. Fennario has under­ taken a rather unorthodox method of getting his play performed in Montreal.

He is currently running a six-week open workshop during which McGill students and members of the community can participate in discussion and develop­ ment of the script, background research and techniques of improvisation. In ad­ dition, workshop activities will include rehearsal and preparation for the pro­ duction of a series of scenes from the work-in progress. When asked why he had chosen this approach to the pro­ duction of his play, Fennario replied, "This is the only way I've ever really done theatre. The cast is large and pret­ ty well everyone who is interested can be involved in some way or another. It's worked out well so far; often amateurs are easier to work with than profes­ sional actors."

The performance of Mysteries of McGill will take place during the last week of October at the Morrice Hall Theatre.

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Meg Tilly is superb in the role of Agnes, a meek and insecure nun who becomes pregnant and is suspected of having murdered her child.

Dr. Livingston (played by Jane Fonda) is the determined psychiatrist appointed to investigate the case. She is faced with opposition from Mother Miriam Ruth (Anne Bancroft) who discourages the doctor's investigations because she does not want to disturb the blissful ig­ norance of the convent. However, Dr. Livingston does solve the mystery through techniques of hypnosis and discovers some startling facts about Agnes' past.

When the shocking truth is revealed, we are stunned; it is an intense mo­ ment. We come to an understanding of Agnes' obsession with God as well as

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Dr. Livingston's obsession with the case.

However the identity of the father of Agnes' baby remains unknown. This im­ ports to the conclusion a poignant am­ biguity and leaves it up to the viewer to interpret certain events.

The film raises some important ques­ tions concerning the rigid doctrine of the Catholic Church and is also a strong commentary on social justice.

Agnes of God works on an emotional level as it explores the relationship bet­ ween mother and daughter, man and God; and on an intellectual level as it challenges Catholicism and examines modern psychology.

There is some excellent acting in Agnes of God by all three of the prin­ cipal characters. A tight plot, often enhanced by touches of humour and in­ teresting camera work, combine in a film of stunning insight.

I recommend Agnes of God to those who will appreciate the seriousness and intensity of the subject.

MOVIE QUIZ In this column, the Film Societv wil be asking two trivia questions from «> of our week's movies. To find out answers, come to our movies or i ■■ this column next week.

War Games: 1. What is the name of the puter?

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by Pete O'Brad National Film Board's new feature length comedy, 90 Days opened at Cineplex last week. Although it won rave reviews when it premiered at the Montreal Film Festival, the film is evidence that the NFB has a long way to go before its place is ensured in the world of comedy 90 Days is billed as an alternative story of modern men facing modern problems. Yet its theme is very tradi­ tional, much in the manner of early Hollywood: the characters gallivant around, two plots run parallel to each other until everything comes neatly together in the end.

Blue (Stefan Wodolawsky) goes to great lengths in finding the Ideal Woman and gets himself a "mail-order bride", Hyang-Sook (Christine Pak), from Korea. He has 90 days to marry her before her visa expires.

Blue's friend Alex, thrown out of the house by his wife and dumped by his girl friend, finds himself entangled with a mysterious woman, Laura, who offers him $10,00 for his sperm for a third par­ tyThe adventures of the two friends take place quite independently of each other. Only in the end do they all come together in the same spot as Blue and Hyang-Sook, having pulled back from

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Being There: 5. On which talk show does "Chauncey Gardner" appear?

6. What member of the cast won an Oscar for this movie?

To most North Americans, the name Roy Harper is not exactly a household word. But, to rock guitar enthusiasts, Harper ranks amongst the greatest.

Roy Harper is an old rocker — begin­ ning his long and varied career at the age of thirteen in Manchester, England.

In 1964, he was well known on the folk circuit and released his first of sixteen albums, The Sophisticated Beggar, in 1966.

Harper soon gained a cult following as a performer. He was immortalized in the Plant / Page composition "Hats Off to Harper" on Led Zeppelin III. Most fans know him from his association with David Gilmour of Pink Floyd or his pro­ tege Kate Bush. Most recently he coax­ ed Jimmy Page out of his post-Zep silence to play a series of festival dates in 1984.

Whether or not you first recognized the name, this classic rocker is not to be

missed. Roy Harper is currently doing the college and university circuit around Canada before heading down to the States. He has played to packed auditoriums at the University of Toron­ to, Waterloo, and elsewhere in Ontario already this year. Last spring in Mon­ treal, Harper was seen at Les Foufounes Electriques.

This time, Montrealers and McGillites can catch Roy Harper in a special nine­ ty minute solo performance in Leacock 132 tomorrow night at 8 p.m. Although Harper enjoys a following in Britian comparable to that of Bob Dylan in America, admission is only $2.00 for McGill students.

Be sure to take advantage of this rare of^portunity to see a living guitar legend, Roy Harper, tomorrow night.

The show is presented by CFRM Radio McGill and the ASUS, and is produced

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by Deep Concert As part of the International Youth Year festivities at McGill, an "action" packed concert is rolling into McGill on Friday, September 27th.

The Spoons, as everyone knows, are one of Canada's premiere pop/rock bands. Their proven number one hits such as "Nova Heart", "Romantic Traf­ fic" and "Tell No Lies" have not only earned them big sales and lots of radio air-play, but also favourable critical reviews from Billboard magazine.

I've been told by reliable sources that the Spoons had very humble beginnings with early rehearsals being held in a tiny spider infested cottage. Hopefully they'll have shed their cob-webs as they make McGill their Montreal stop on their current cross-Canada tour. Not a bad scoop for McGill considering that

the Spoons recently played before 25,000 people at Toronto's Ontario Place!

Opening the show for the Spoons are Bamboo, who my cousin "Deep Scoop" tells me have already been compared to R.E.M. Bamboo, making their Montreal premiere, tell me that their music cannot be classified as newwave, punk, disco or heavy metal but rather as Canadian street music. Their debut album and first single, "Come Day-O Night Eh" tells me that Bamboo are about to become yet another Cana­ dian success story.

Check out both the Spoons and Bam­ boo this Friday night at the Union Ballroom. A little hint—get your tickets soon (at Sadie's) 'cause I'm told that they're selling fast.

the brink, walk down the aisle to live happily ever after, while Alex and Laura look on as best man and bridesmaid. In­ teraction between the two plots would have increased the comic value of the film tremendously.

Also there was considerable potential in the role of the mystery woman that was not exploited. Fier role fizzles out towards the end. She remains the bridesmaid of the plot.

The film is co-produced by David Wilson and Giles Walker. Walker has a background in docu-dramas and satire on fairly didactic themes; most of Wilson's experience lies in editing documentaries. They don't seem to have been able to live down their past.

90 Days runs like a documentary. It is narrated by Blue—his head talks to the audience at regular intervals—but without the vantage point of the future.

And like most documentaries, 90 Days does not have excellent film and sound quality. The small cast performs well enough but the over-all impression is still one of a budget documentary rather than of a feature-length comedy.

Comic drama is still foreign territory for the NFB. For a pioneering effort, 90 DAys would pass muster but Canadians do have a right to expect more in the future from their national film organisa­ tion.

The McGill Tribune—Tuesday, September 24, 1985

Muffled By Inexperience . by Adeeb Khalid and Michael Smart

Montreal has yet another fledgling English-language theatre company.

Good news though this is, given its first production which opened last week at the Centaur Theatre, it may soon follow its many predecessors into cultural obli­ vion.

Peregrine Productions débuted with an adaptation of Feodor Dostoyevsky's sem in a l w ork , Notes From Underground. This is a difficult work of literature to dramatise and Peregrine's could have been improved upon.

Written as it is in the form of a diary, does not lend itself easily to the stage. The narrative is complex and confusing, the recollections of an am­ bivalent character—the Underground Man, as he calls himself—who strives for pleasure through degradation, a comment on the irrationality and vanity of life.

And yet, despite the difficulties posed by the nature of the work, some of the choices made by co-dramatists Victor Gararway and Thor Bishopric are still questionable.

The adaptors remain faithful to the diary format of the novel, making it a solo performance by the narrator (played by Bishopric himself). Bishopric

remains on stage throughout the perfor­ mance, assisted only by a rather ob­ trusive pre-recorded voice-over narra­ tion.

Generally, such a one-man format enhances the intimacy of an actor with his audience, and hence the drama of his words. However, in this production, the technique is ineffective.

This is particulalry painful in impor­ tant scenes in the restaurant and with the prostitute. In the former scene, Bishopric mimics his interlocutors to comm unicate both sides of the dialogue. The effect is comic and serves only to trivialise the scene. And in his diatribe against the prostitute, Bishopric is forced to talk to his pillow. Thus the most important scene of the novel is reduced from the pathetic to the ab­ surd.

Moreover, the way Bishopric chooses to interpret the character of the narrator is jarring. The narrator is a dishevelled, dissipated man suffering from a liver ail­ ment who, in Bishoric's rendition, still finds the energy to stomp around the stage, shouting and having histrionics.

But the inconsistencies in the role go beyond the physical characteristics of the Underground Man. The character emerges from the book as subdued, if

self-tormented; very much in contrast to the hyperactive stage persona the au­ dience is presented with.

The hyperactive Underground Man is very incongruous and some of his ac­ tions—especially his mime of a furtive walk on a dark night— come across as m ere ca r ic a tu r e .

B ish o p ric's characterisation of the narrator does not do justice to the serious intent of the novel.

The annoyance of Bishopric's boisterous interpretation is compound­ ed by the discontinuities in the action of the play.

The novel is composed of the p h ilosop h ical m eanderings and reminiscences of the narrator; thus it is somewhat disturbing to find the play's flashbacks nearly unidentifiable as such.

Director Caraway makes no use of the common tricks available to him—changes in lighting, costume or physical location on stage—to set the flashbacks apart and make them more credible.

It may be harsh to pass judgement on Peregrine Productions after only one production, but at the moment it is only possible to hope for better things in the future.

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StudSoc Aims to Retire Debt continued from page 1 crease the rate of payment. As it is, $50,000 a year doesn't even cover the interest. If we were to charge interest, the Students' Society would have to turn over at least $130,000 a year. We will have to take more severe action to get the money."

The 1985 StudSoc budget will be completed within 2 months. On Thurs­ day, September 26, the Executive will present its new plan to Council. It has already been passed by the Executive, the summer Council, and the Joint Management Committee. If Council ap­ proves, this issue will be presented in a general referendum on October 22 and 23. If approved then, all that is needed would be ratification by the Board of continued from page 3

Activities

McGILL CHORAL SOCIETY If you love singing and want to project your voice beyond the walls of your shower, the Choral ISociety could be for you. Meeting every Wednesday at 7:30 pm in room 304 in Strathcona Music Building, the Choral Society features both classical and pop music. While the Choral Society is working towards a spr­ ing concert, the main emphasis is the enjoyment of music. The ability to read music and an audition are not required to join the Choral Society.

DEBATING UNION Have you got the "gift of the gab"? Or better yet, would you like to acquire it?

The Debating Union is the perfect op­ portunity to test out your argumentative skills. With meetings and debates every Monday at 6:00 pm and Friday at 3:00 pm, this club is open to anyone whether a debator or a spectator. Contact Union 430 for the location of meetings and any further information.

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Governors. It is quite conceivable, then, that the new plan will be effective as of January, 1986.

Green says that he is "hopeful and ex­ cited". He does not foresee tremendous opposition, at least not from McGill. As Marie Davis pointed out, "The thought of getting a guaranteed sum returned every year pleases the administration immensely, given their own budget constraints.

"If the plan goes through, the debt will be considered by itself, distinct from our operating budget. This means that w e could be operating debt-free as of January. Any surplus we will have will go to StudSoc, whereas in the past the surplus had to be forked over to the University."

FILM SOCIETY No, Introduction to Film 110-279D is definitely not a prerequisite to this club.

Even if hot-buttered popcorn is your on­ ly attraction to the silver screen, a paltry $2.00 will enable you to join the Film Society, work at one screening a month and see all the rest for free. For more cinematic details, contact 432.

PLAYER'S THEATRE "To join or not to join..." The members of the Player's Theatre definitely encourage you to come out and discover this student-run theatre, which presents one production per month. People are always needed to work in any capacity-arid no experience is necessary. Drop into the Theatre located in the Union anytime for further information.

PUGWASH Current events and political issues turn you on? Then the apolitical

Pugwash group, which hosts lectures and discussions and provides political awareness could be for you. Get more information and become a member on September 22nd at 3:00 pm. Pugwash office is located at Union 403. The first lecture featuring Dawson Schultz, Ph.D. is October 2nd at 7:30 pm in Leacock 219

meetings dealing with pertinent women's issues, reading material on women and a Birth Control Co-op. On September 24th, the Women's Union hosts a reception in the Ballroom with guest speaker Dr. Margaret Gillett.

Anyone interested should attend the reception to find out more information, or contact the office located at Union 423.

RADIO McCILL

Unfortunately, here is cited only 14 of the 64 clubs available to you. There are so many more including fraternities, various publication groups, in fact a club for practically every interest which warrant your attention and which are equally satisfying and enticing. For more information about these groups check out the Student Handbook.

Got a background in engineering or audio experience? Then you may be in­ terested in Radio McGill, which is look­ ing for any general helpers. Plan to at­ tend the meeting on September 24th, at 6:00 pm in Leacock 132 for further details.

McCILL SKI TEAM "My life is going downhill fast enough already without joining the Ski Team!"

Before resorting to the above futile ex­ cuse, take another look at what this organization can offer you. At the first general meeting to be held September 25th, at 5:00 pm in the Currie Gym, learn the details on training, the annual Ski Sale and the competitions. Member­ ship fee—$30.00 Ski Team office is located in Union 433.

SQUASH CLUB Our own Currie Gym has several Squash courts and the Squash Club uses them the best way they know how. At­ tend the meeting Thursday, September 26th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Currie Gym and sign up for a fun, fit year of Squash. Social gathering follows the meeting. Proven to be more fun and less mushy than it's edible counter-part, the Squash Club is worth looking into.

WOMEN'S UNION The Women's Union is a feminist group which promotes women on cam­ pus. The group features weekly

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discover "Who Killed James Green".

The mystery, fashioned after the wellknown board game Clue, proved to be very entertaining. Students tried to solve the mystery and guess the murderer, weapon, and location of the killing through eliminating clues with the help of the club booths they visited. The heinous culprit: Jack Berry, and his ruthless weapon: the pool cue, and the scene of the crime: Strathcona Music Building were uncovered and brought to light by the end of the evening. The very heroic and cunning Max Bernstein unraveled the baffling plot.

All in all, the evening proved to be a success, despite the uncomfortable heat in both the cafeteria and the Ballroom.

It is such evenings as this which reveal the richness of McGill and its students.

Be sure to take advantage of these clubs and organizations. After all; "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"!

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You can even save yourself a few flights of stairs by calling the office first.

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4. In which country will the 1986 Due to the remarkable interest World Cup of Soccer be held? generated by the first contest, I have 5. How many Concordia students decided to run another contest. This does it take to screw in a light-bulb week's prizes are three pairs of tickets (within 3)? to the McGill-Concordia football game Bring all answeres to Harry Guy, Friday night. Here are the questions: 1. What was the final score in the Assistant Sports Editor, here at the McGill-Bishop's game last Saturday? Tribune; room B-15 in the Union 2. Who leads the American League Building Basement. Please include your phone number. in Home Runs as of today?

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Payette. Chantal Laviolette and Penny and Vicky Vilagos joined our own Robin Anderson as double gold medal winners in the Ontario Women's Inter­ collegiate Championship at York University. Dominique Cloutier won the M.V.P. trophy for the second year on her way to a Gold Medal Solo in the Nage Synchro Montreal finals competi­ tion and a Silver Medal in the David Trophy. Both Geraldine and Dominique will compete in Senior Figures. Teresa Little, a former team member, returns to work on the Intermediate Figures Event.

Our first commitment is the Quebec Synchro Seminar—Oct. 11, 12 & 13, next is the Senior B Invitational Figures Competition on Oct 20 at McGill s Weston Pool and the O.W.I.A.A. FIGURES COMPETITION on Oct. 20 at Windsor and the McGill Invitational Nov. 30 at Currie Pool.

Coach Dubrule is looking for swim­ mers. Practices are held Monday to Thursday at the Weston Pool from 6:00 to 7:45 pm. Any swimmer interested in trying out for the team are invited to at­ tend a practice until Oct. 10. Gerry can be contacted at 392-4768 or 392-4544.

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For the 34th year, the Synchronized Swimming Team promises to be an ex­ citing team to follow. A few short weeks ago the Canadian Synchronized Swim­ ming Team won the F.I.N.A. Cup: Solo—Carolyn Waldo; Duet—Carolyn and M ic h e lle C am eron; Team—M ichelle Cameron, Sylvie Frechette, Karen Larsen, Chantal Laviolette, Tracy Meades, Carolyn Waldo, Penny and Vicky Vilagos. Of special interest is the fact that Chantal, Penny & Vicky attend McGill.

Coach Gerry Dubrule is pleased that Dominique Cloutier, Isabel Jacob, Sara Goodbrand, Teresa Little, Paschale Morin and Mary Taylor have returned have returned to lead McGill back to championship form. Joining the McGill Team from St. John's Newfoundland, is Geraldine Cornel, Provincial Senior Champion; Judith Mattieu a Jeux d'hiver Quebec Champion from St. George de Beauce and Sharon Gallati from the West Island. Club swimmers to watch for in the annual Water Show MARCH 14 (Friday) 1986 are Daryl Dagenais, Teresa Fay, Annik Le Floch, Marie Claude Perreault and Claudette

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McGill recieved a big boost on the excellent showing by the Redmen next series, as running back Guy defence.

For the third consecutive game, Laforge outran the entire Bishop's McGill's lack of experience at quarter- defence on a draw play en route to a bak proved to be a major handicap. spectacular 83 yard touchdown run. At This inexperience was most glaring in the half, the score was Bishop's 14, the first half, when two McGill quarter­ McGill 7.

The Redmen started off well in the backs, Mark Hawley and Matt Giffen, threw for a total of 22 yards, while hav­ third quarter, as Giffen seemed to ing as many passes intercepted as com­ stabilize. Hafway through the quarter, pleted (3). Still, McGill remained in the McGill kicker Jamie Greenback hit a 33 game until the fourth quarter, due to the yard field goal to pull the Reds to within 4 points. strong play of the defence.

For a few minutes, it looked as if Bishop's totally dominated the first half, as again and again Redmen tur­ McGill had a chance to win the game, novers gave the Gaiters excellent scor­ but at the end of the third quarter, ing opportunities. Bishop's had trouble Bishop's slammed the door. A face capitalizing though, as McGill's Floyd mask penalty against the Redmen gave Salazar picked of a pass in his own end Bishop's the ball in good position, and zone, and Robin Belanger later blocked on a 2nd and 12 play from McGill's 20, a field goal attempt. Near the end of the Harris lobbed a touchdown strike to half, Bishop's led 7-0 on the strength of Charlie McColgan. Gaiters 20, Redmen two John Duncan field goals and a 10.

That was, for all intents and purposes, single point.

the game, McGill's offence reverted to its first half form, and they never threatened Bishop's lead from that point on.

On the positive side for the Reds was the performance by the defence, as Bishop's star runner Dennis Walker was held in check throughout the game.

Even though they surrendered 24 points, a lesser defence would have given up at least 35 when faced with such a strong offence operating with ex­ cellent field position. In addition, the defenders were on the field for at least 60% of the game.

On the negative side was the third straight anemic performance by the of­ fence. In three games this year, McGill has run an unimaginative and ineffec­ tive offence. The result has been 31 points in three games. No defence can compensate for that.

Little of this seemed to matter to the crowd in the south stands, as they abus­ ed the Bishop's fans all afternoon. Their ch a n ts ranged from th e Î snobbish—“ That's all right, that's O.K./You're gonna work for us some­ Î day", to the more direct—“Get a job", to the mysterious—"Doug Pub". One : has to wonder if they would have had as ** much fun if they were paying attention * * to the Rame. *

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The McGill Tribune—Tuesday, September 24, 1985

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Schildroth Seeks Title Again

THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN I f y o u are h a vin g tro u b le d ealing w ith F a c u lty, A d m in is tr a tio n , or S tu d e n ts ’ S o c ie ty , a n d y o u d o n ’t k n o iv w h o to ta lk to — ta lk to us.

Office hours every day University Centre

Room 428 392-8928 P A T R IC K JO H N ST O N

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by Frank Young After guiding McGill's basketball Redmen to a second consecutive Quebec University Athletic Association (QUAA) title last year, Head Coach Ken Schildroth will have to face the challenge of repeating as a winner without some of the key players from last season's team. Ever the optimist, Schildroth doesn't speak in terms of merely winning the QUAA again, he wants to make an impression on a na­ tional level. On the eve of the opening of the Redmen training camp, I spoke to Schildroth about the changes on the club, the improvements made by the other Quebec teams, and about the state of the Athletics Department at McGill. What follows are excerpts from our conversation.

Tribune: Which players from last year's team are no longer at McGill?

Trib: We have to be fair to everyone, if you don't have the marks, then you shouldn't get in. I would like to say that I also believe that we should come up with a system for evaluating students that takes into consideration extra­ curricular activities and other things that they are involved in as people.

Sometimes these things are overlooked.

These things are of value to tine's per­ sonality. We have to come up with a way of evaluating this.

Trib: Have you run into any budgetary problems here at McGill?

Schildroth: Well, we could always use more, but we're neither in the top third in terms of budget, nor are w e in the bottom third. If we're going to have this program, then let's do it right. If we are a school of excellence, then let's go for

excellence.

Trib: O.K. now for the basic question, what is the outlook for the upcoming season?

Schildroth: Our chances are quite good.

I would say that Concordia is the pick to be the favourite. I think that it will be the two of us coming down to the final game. Nationally, I think that we will do very well.

Trib: Well, you have the experience at the national level, having been assistant coach at the University of Victoria for a number of National Championships.

Schildroth: It's funny, I used to coach at Laurentian University and we beat them twice last year. I used to coach at the University of Saskatchewan, and we beat them. Hopefully, we'll get the chance to play UVic in the Nationals.

Ken Schildroth: Owen Officer won't be back, as he, Michael Cohee and Ken Tucker are pursuing other endeavours.

As well, Jamie Crawford has finished his five years of eligibility at McGill. For­ tunately, we have been able to attract some young student-athletes to McGill University. I'm very optimistic about the coming season.

Trib: Why is that? / Schildroth: We are going to be a much bigger team than we were last season.

It was surprising last year, the Redmen did not have one player taller than 6'4'\ Schildroth: I've passed a new rule this season, that no players can be shorter than the coach. Hopefully, our reboun­ ding will be better this year.

Trib: Who are some of these tall new recruits?

Schildroth: I'm very high on a man nam­ ed Clint Hamilton from Armstrong B.C. He played for me at the University of Victoria. There are a lot of positive things about him. I'm also very impress­ ed with James Donahue, a 6'6" first year student from Ottawa. He is dynamite.

Trib: Will either of these two be your centre this year?

Schildroth: Well, even though we have four or five guys of the right height, we do not have our post yet. I haven't established our offence yet.

Trib: All in all, you would call it a suc­ cessful recruiting'season then?

Schildroth: Most definitely.

Trib: Have you run into any problems when dealing with McGill's admissions board?

Schildroth: You know, there are two ways of looking at it; if you get them in, then they are here for a long, long time, but if they can't get in, they there are valid reasons as to why they can't be allowed in.

Trib: You don't believe than that there should be exceptions made for studentathletes here at McGill?

Trib:

The Redsocs continued their w inning ways when they defeated Galway Soccer Club of Galway, Ireland 3-0 on Sunday.

Trib Scoreboard

Football September 7, University of Toronto 14 McGill 12 September 14, University of Western Ontario 34 McGill 8 End of pre-season: September 21 Bishop's 24 McGill 11 Queen's 26 Concordia 23 Carleton 12 Ottawa 10

Soccer Sept. 15, Redmen Invitational Tournament Championship Game: University of Western Ontario 1 McGill 0 Consolation Game: Queen's 2 Concordia 1 Hockey On their just completed tour of Czechoslovakia, the Redmen finished 2-9

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Field Hockey McGill Invitational final standings: 1. U. of Toronto 2. Manitoba 3. McGill 4. Queen's Cricket For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Ottawa has won the Governor-General's Cup as the best University Cricket team in Canada. McGill finished a strong second, with York University and Memorial University of Newfoundland finishing 3rd and 4th respectively.

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