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Cash For Conservatives

by Ian M. Harrold “The involvement of business is essen­ tial to the political process," claimed David Angus, chief fundraiser for the federal Progressive Conservative party.

In a lecture sponsored by the McGill PC club, Angus spoke on "The Financing of Political Parties in Canada," at an open meeting last Tuesday.

The mix of business and politics "spurs individual involvement in political fundraising," said Angus, as well as renewing a “fresh, honest and keen interest" in the PC Party and the political process overall. However, this is not to deny that political fundraising is still a "controversial" topic in Canada.

Angus believes the Canada Elections Act of 1974 has been a "key element in con­ trolling abuses" in election spending.

Canada's 13 registered political parties today must fully identify and publish the name of any person or group which donates over $ 100. Angus said that this "total disclosure is the answer" to past problems. A tax credit can be claimed on donations of up to $500 and this, said Angus, is a good incentive for in­ dividuals to donate (as opposed to big corporations).

According to Angus, the PC Party has been at the forefront of new fundraising techniques. " 72% of annual dues are collected through direct mail," he asserted. Since he took over as Chair­ man of the PC Canada Fund in 1983, Angus said he has seen the party refine its techniques to the point where he simply has to "push a button, letters go out...and within 13 days there's one

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by Jennifer Mori The spectre of university underfunding emerged yet again to haunt last Monday's meeting of the Board of Governors. Principal David Johnston, in his report to the Board, recited a catalogue of dreary figures and cost­ cutting measures to demonstrate the sad state of university underfunding in Canada and at McGill.

"In Canada over the past eight or nine years, per student support has declined 16% in real terms, while the full time student population has increased by 26%," said Johnston. For the province of Québec, the student population is up 40% since 1977, while per student fun­ ding is down 26%. At McGill, the operating grant has been decreased by 35% while the student population has increased by 20%.

Johnston also criticised Canada's lack of investment in research and develop­ ment at universities, citing that Canada contributes only 1.3% of its Gross Na­ tional Product to R and D. "We are 13th to 18th on the world scale," he stated. "According to one estimate, we're just behind Yugoslavia."

But McGill has not fared as badly as most Canadian universities in research cuts. McGill's research budget has in­ creased 507o since 1977 because of heavy reliance on external funding.

"We are still leading in research funds per professor," assured Johnston.

McGill is combating the hard times with a three-pronged strategy of internal economy, self help, and strenuous exter­ nal lobbying.

"I'd say we have an impressive record for testing our resources as far as human ingenuity allows," declared Johnston.

McGill's position has been laid before the Ministry of Higher Education in Québec City and before theDepartment of the Secretary of State, the federal research granting councils, and the Na­ tional Forum on Post Secondary Educa­ tion in Ottawa.

"Our efforts must be consistent, per­ sistent, and articulate to reverse universi­ ty funding trends," stated Johnston.

The reports of the Executive Commit­ tee and the proceedings of Senate were

million dollars guaranteed" for the par­ tyThe PC Canada Fund is run "like a business," with 25 people on its Board of Directors to control expenditures.

There are 261 volunteer solicitors nation-wide and over 86,000 names on its direct mail in-house.

The fund is run like a business because it is a business in today's "competitive, big-business" atmosphere of political fundraising. As a comparison, Angus listed the unofficial figure for the Party's operating budget of 1979, an election year, as $3.9 million. In non-election 1987, that figure is $12.9 million. The larger amount is needed because "a big­ ger political awareness creates greater interest." As proof he cited the existence of the McGttl PC Club, which is only a recent phenomenon.

Angus was chairman of the Publica­ tions Board of the McGill Daily during his days as a student in the Faculty of Law (1959-62). He later developed an interest in political fundraising while stu­ dying at Princeton University in New Jersey. He has always been "impressed" with the involvement of American youth in government and in presidential elec­ tions. He remarked that the PC Canada Fund retains the services of American political consultants.

Angus said that although he had "never seen any evidence" of abuse and backroom politicking, he feels that the system had never been "quite right." For this reason he entered the world of politics, and from 1962-1975 was a

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David Schulze, Graduate Representative to the Board, questioned the transfer of properties from the investment portfolio to administrative and academic uses.

Buildings at 1140 Pine Avenue West and 3430 McTavish are being com­ mandeered and their student popula­ tions evicted. Schulze asked if the University would find suitable accom­ modation for the evicted students and give them housing priority. VicePrincipal (Academic) Samuel Freedman replied that the Senate Residence Com­ mittee is looking into alternative hous­ ing, "not only for displaced students

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A Picture Worth $1,000

by Elizabeth Pasternak "You're a professional as soon as you say you are.. Anyone can sell a photograph — it's a free country," says Esmond Choueke, an established photojournalist who specializes in public rela­ tions and. industrial photography for firms such as Via Rail and Ultramar.

Choueke was the fi rst of si x speakers at a seminar entitled "Cashing in on Your Camerability" organized by the Periodical Writers Association of Canada.

Choueke pointed out that starting a career in photojournalism doesn't have to be expensive. For instance, Choueke claims that a reliatively inexpensive camera (about $ 199) will achieve the same quality of print as a top of the line camera. As for expensive courses in photography, Choueke said "8 to 9 out of 10 people who go to photo school

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A change in curriculum requirements "could actually pass in '89 or '90," said Arts and Science Undergraduate Society Vice President (Arts) Mark Holder, at last Tuesday's ASUS Council meeting.

In a report, the Curriculum Committee stated that at present Majors and Honours program requirements are vague and "there is no clear or consistent distinction between the Majors and Honours type of B.A." For the Majors program, the only stipulations are that a minimum of 54 .credits be taken in a specific course of study and that the minimum grade received in each of these courses be no less than a C. The Honours program has no specific requirements.

The Committee report recommends that Majors students be required to take a minimum of 54 credits in their chosen field, and that Honours students be required to take at least six more credits in their discipline than Major students.

Among other specifications, a student will need a minimum cumulative grade-point average (CGPA) of 3.0 in order to graduate with an Honours degree. His or her courses also should reflect a higher degree of concentration than those of the Major student. ASUS President Rye Symons was quick to point out, however, that "this has nothing to do with the program you are now in."

Another topic of discussion at the meeting was the possibility of an ASUS week featuring speakers, intramural sports, entertainment, and a party to close the event.

Possible speakers may include Principal Johnson and John Stockwell, a critic of US foreign policy. For entertainment, Leonard Cohen was a popular choice. However, the event is still in the planning stages, and none of the potential speakers have been contacted.

"The idea is to try to get each department to do something," said Sue Ed­ wards, VP (Science), who is in charge of the event.

The theme of the closing party is likely to be 'aquarium,' with the ballroom decorated as a fishbowl.

don't actually publish."

"It's not that hard to break into the business of professional photojour­ nalism," Choueke said in his encouragin speech. However, he did not elaborate on how one "makes it" in the field. This subject was left to the five subsequent speakers, who filled in the gaps between the "weekend hacker" photographer and the successful photojournalist.

Stephen Homer, a freelance photographer and writer who writes for Equinox and Audubon magazines, em­ phasized the importance of marketing one's photographs. "The phone never rings for you — you've got to make the editors aware," he said. Very few magazines will give assignments to an unknown and "the easiest way to get started is to do a story on speculation."

As Homer explained, this means in­ itiating your own ideas/researching them and presenting the shots to an editor who will then decide whether or not to use them. As did many of the speakers, Homer indicated that he or she can pro­ vide a written article with accompanying photographs. "Magazines enjoy it when they can send someone who can do both," he said.

Eric Harris, assistant editor for Cana­ dian Geographic Magazine, said that the emphasis of his periodical is the written article, since "photos are more pro­ curable than text."

According to Anne Gardon, a travel photographer represented by the stock photo agency Reflexion Inc., if an editor does not have an article that co­ ordinates with submitted photos at that particular moment, "you can forget it."

"Travel photography doesn't pay," says Gardon, because many amateurs sell the odd vacation photo for very little money, thus creating a competitive market for professionals.

Using stock photo agencies is a good way to break into the photojournalist market, according to Valerie Wilkinson, manager of the stock photo agency Valan Photos of St-Lambert. Stock photos, used by advertisers, editors and the press can have just about anything as subject — flowers, birds, trees, animals, etc. As Wilkinson noted, the simpler the subject, the more likely it will be used.

To begin using a stock photo agent, a photographer submits at least 500 to 50,000 slides, "or else it's not worth it," she said. When a photograph has been

rented, Wilkinson's agency takes a 50% cut, which she claimed to be the going rate in stock agencies.

Stock photo agencies are not an easily conquered market she admits. "You can't go into it to make a fortune."

However, "you go into the stock agency to learn...you have to start somewhere, and an agent will help you to learn the things which will sell."

Money — an unavoidable subject where aspiring photojournalistis are concerned, was another topic of discus­ sion. According to Choueke, $50 is stan­ dard payment for a simple photograph, and $200 for "something unusual."

When asked what "unusual" meant, Choueke replied "If you have picture of Patti Hurst, you could get $5,000 for it."

Fledgling photojournalists were warn­ ed not to allow the thrill of being published to get in the way of adequate reimbursement for their work. A "nor­ mal" daily rate for a photographer runs between $300 and $350 plus expenses (i.e. film, processing, travel, meals, phone calls, hotels, etc.) said Homer.

Gardon, whose work in travel photography takes her to exotic places, emphasized that "fan trips (where ab­ solutely everything is paid) are not fun trips." Most people idealize about the lifestyle of a photojournalist who takes free trips to interesting locales, but as Gardon points out, "You are not allow­ ed to do what you want," and the pace is very hectic.

Reaching the top does have its rewards. The first time someone writes for Canadian Geographic he or she receives $500 — $600 for a 2-3,000 word essay. Established writers receive $750 to $ 1000, and as for people like Peter C. Newman — "they tell us."

But an amateur can get lucky, as Christopher Du Vernet, a lawyer and author specializing in intellectual pro­ perty matters pointed out. He gave the example of Abraham Zapruder — the man captured the assassination of Presi dent John F. Kennedy on his 8 mm movie camera and sold the rights to Time Magazine for $ 150,000.

"There is no copyright on ideas," Du Vernet said. This gives anyone the op­ portunity to take the shot that sells. As all the speakers pointed out, it is the uni­ queness of the picture that makes it marketable, aside from having all the technical know-how. A lot simply has to do with being in the right place at the right time.

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W H A T ’S O N

TUESDAY Tuesday, January 27 • As part of a chapel services series on God's Creation and today's world, The Rev. Dr. John McNab of the Faculty of Religious Studies will hold service in the university chapel at 12 noon. A warm welcome is extended to all.

• 1987 Students' Society general elec­ tions will take place March 10, 11, 12.

Nominations for relevant positions (senators, student executive, etc.) are open Jan. 26 to Feb. 6. For further infor­ mation call Andrew Dinsmore.

392-8928 or Leslie Copeland 392-8922.

• The McGill Debating Union needs judges for the upcoming McGill Winter Carnival Debating tournament. If you are interested, drop by the Union Bldg, from 12-2 all this week or call 392-8909.

• Department of English Student Association (DESA) sponsors an open reading at 4:30 in Rm 160 (Arts). All McGill poets welcome. Call Andrew Burgess, 932- 1095.

WEDNESDAY Wednesday, January 28 •T h e first lecture in the Cancer Research five part public lecture series will be held at 8 pm in the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building, sixth Floor.

Dr. Ralph Wilkinson and Dr. Paul Belliveau will discuss cancers of the skin, stomach and bowel, all common forms of cancer. There is no charge for admission. So Attend!

• There will be a Senate meeting at 2:20 pm in Leacock 232. Find out what's go­ ing on! *ln Search of A Sun and Say it Isn't True will be presented in co-operation with McGill Christian Fellowship. These

films present a probing look at our world and what people are looking for, with the music of Pink Floyd, The Eurythmies and others. Admission: $2.50. Leacock 132, 7:30 pm.

• Students Society Open Meeting & Info Session at 12 noon, Union B09/10.

• Dr. Nigel Phillips will speak on "Liposomes in the Therapy of Cancer" at 5 pm in Rm 705 McIntyre Medical Sciences Bldg.

T H U R S D A Y Thursday, January 29 • Irish Studies at McGill presents Pro­ fessor Maurice Elliot, York University on "Conversation with the cat or the fur­ niture: recent fiction by Irish women in the ^rts Council Rm (160) at 8 pm. *8172, a social drama directed by Frederico Fellini, will be presented by the McGill Film Society at 7:30 pm in Leacock 132. Admission $2.

• Gays and Lesbians of McGill are holding 5 communications workshops the first of which will be held in Union 425 at 7 pm. Icebreaker and selfexpression exercises. Everyone welcome! For info: 392-8912.

FRIDAY Friday, January 30

"Human Monodonal Antibodies to.

Malignant Gliomas" at 12 noon in Room 705 McIntyre Medical Sciences Bldg.

• Winter Carnival debating tournament January 30 — Feb. 1. For further info: 392-8909.

SATURDAY Saturday, January 31 • Freaks, depicting the brutal revenge of circus freaks on their .malicious tormen­ tors will be presented at 7:30 pm in Leacock 132. Admission $ 2 . 25.

Presented by the McGill Film Society.

• The McGill Winter Carnival debating tournament is being held today and tomorrow. Show some school spirit. At­ tend! For info: 392-8909.

SUNDAY Sunday, February 1 • Morning worship qt 10:30 am with Presbyterian/United Church Campus ministry. Followed by brunch at St.-Martha's-in-the-Basement. For more info: 392-5890.

• Anglican Morning worship at Christ Church Cathedral, 8 am — traditional Eucharist; 10 am — contemporary eucharist with choir and sermon. For more info: 392- 5890.

• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly starring Clint Eastwood will be presented at 7:30 pm in Leacock 132. Admission $2.25.

• Friday, February 6, Night Skiing at Morin Heights. Price: $22 (includes bus and lift ticket). Buy the tickets in Union 414. For more info call: 392-8921.

• Dr. Michael Dan will speak on

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• McGill Debating Union In-house debate at 6 pm, Union 425.

• McGill Winter Carnival Opening Ceremonies — Selection of the Carnival King and Queen and Parade starting at 12 noon in Gert's Pub. Day's activities include skits by Tuesday Night Café in the Alley at 1 pm; beginning of the week-long Broomball competition, 11 am to 1 pm; Snow Sculpture Competi­ tion beginning at noon on the lower campus; Snowman Contest at 1 pm on the Lower Campus.

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The McGill Tribune Tuesday, lanuarv 27, 1987

B O G Down continued from page 1 (from the residences) but also for those who require housing."

The Board of Governors was introduc­ ed to Dr. Eric Ormsby, McGill's new Director of Libraries. Dr. Ormsby prais­ ed the quality of the Library, especially its collections, and spoke proudly of the new computerized catalogue system which should be fully functional in a few years' time.

The Governors questioned Ormsby about the possible acquisition of the C.N. Transportation Library, reputably the best library of its kind in North America. Canadian National has offered the library to McGill but Concordia is also interested and the details concern­ ing the location of the library have yet to be decided.

Erratum: In Moira MacDonald's article "Fire Blazes Brightly," in the January 20 issue of the Tribune, Paul Theroux is named as the playwright. The play's true creator is Paul Ledoux.

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JEREMY BOAL Science Member

JEN LUKAS Secretary

STEVE COHEN Science Rep to Council

SUE EDWARDS V.P. Science

MARK HOLDER V.P. Arts

WARD BROWN V.P. Finance

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RYE SYMONS President JOHN KAPLAN Arts Rep to Council

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To compliment the intramural and instructional programs offered by the Campus Recreation division of the Department of Athletics, there are FREE RECREATIONAL TIMES available for use by all McGill Students and gymnasium membership holders.

Additional recreational periods are allotted on a week to week basis depending on class and activity schedules. For these times, consult the schedules posted in the Currie Gymnasium.

Basketball Friday 14:00 - 17:00 hrs.

Pick-up games - Gym 1 &2

continued from page 1 member of the PC finance committee.

He was subsequently appointed to the PC Canada Fund.

Angus said that he considers himself the Chief Executive Officer of the Party financial apparatus and does not mind being known as its head "bagman." He stressed that he can "justify every penny" of expenditures and that this is the mainstay of his philosophy of finan­ cial management.

On the question of the controversial Friends of Brian Mulroney Club, where members must pay a $ 10Q membership fee and then may participate in occa­ sional prime ministerial dinner recep­ tions, Angus said that is was a "legitimate" organization.

Angus remains a full-time partner at the Law firm of Stikeman Elliott and along with Montreal lawyer Jean Bazin is expected to be named to the Senate shortly.

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OPINION

The McGill Tribune Tuesday, January 27, 1987

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" O n e in every 17 w o m e n is sexu ally assaulted, in volvin g forced sexual inter­ cou rse, at so m e point in her life and o n e in every five w o m e n is sexually assaulted in other w ays," according to the Canadian A dvisory C ouncil on the Status of W o m en . The ratios are q uite high, and so is the probability that any w om an could b e c o m e part o f th ese statistics. Facts such as the ab o v e m ake o n e w ant to d o som ething about the situation, ev en if it m eans m erely b eco m in g better informed about the subject. But unfortunately statistics rarely prom pt o n e to action. Usual I it takes a bad ex p erien ce or a tragedy in volvin g ou rselves, or so m e o n e c lo se to us, to shake off our apathy.

Students at M cGill are not im m u n e to this p h en o m en o n .

A lthough sexual assault in our so ciety can n ot b e eradicated, w e can take p ositive steps to low er the risk o f b eco m in g a statistic.

O n T uesday ev e n in g an informational d iscu ssion group on sexual assault w as sch ed u led to m eet at M olson Hall. Hillel H o u se sponsored tw o w ell-qualifieo speakers, N ich o lin e Guerrier and Evelyn M oore, to c o m e and provide so m e answ ers to a m ultitude of questions con cern in g sexual assault. It w as also hoped that a "walk-up-the-hill group" co u ld be organized for resid en ce students. This w o u ld ensure that fem ales w ould not have to brave the dim ly-lit streets a lo n e w h en they c o m e h o m e from their activities on cam pus at night. The idea w as e x ­ cellen t but apparently resid en ce students w ere 'too busy' to c o m e to the m eeting.

N o o n e sh o w ed up.

W hy is there such a reluctance toward rational d iscu ssion of sexual assault? Is the topic distasteful, or perhaps a little to o c lo se to hom e? M aybe w e feel that if w e c lo se our e y e s the problem w ill go aw ay. Ignoring the possibility o f being a p oten ­ tial victim d o es not seem to be the logical reaction to such a d ilem m a. It d o es ap­ pear to be the trend at M cGill residences. Last year a sim ilar "w alk h om e" group from the library w as planned by a co n cern ed M olson Hall resident. Unfortunately, the resp onse to her initiative w as so m inim al that the idea had to be sh elved.

But b eca u se o f their con viction to com batting sexual assault, N ich o lin e Guerrier and Evelyn M oore are not prepared to give up yet. They b elie v e that w hat they have to say is "worth b ein g heard." H illel H ou se w ill be sponsoring another d iscu ssion group on its prem ises, so perhaps M oore and Guerrier w ill yet have the ch a n ce to speak about the reality o f sexual assault. Currently both w ork as volu nteer co u n sello rs on a rape crisis p h on e line, as w ell as on a o n e-to -o n e basis.

They deal daily with results of sexual assault statistics. Guerrier w ants to put a special focu s on 'date rape,' a pertinent topic in the university social scen e. They also plan to discu ss w hy sexual assault takes place, the myths, the n ew law s c o n ­ cerning sexual assault and the c o n se q u en ce s o f bein g a victim . Their main o b jec­ tive is to raise the aw areness o f students. Like their last planned m eetin g at M olson Hall, the sexual assault d iscu ssion group w ill b e w ell p ublicized; perhaps M cGill students w ill se e it in their ow n interest to attend.

Michelle Ninow

LETTERS

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H ave you a m ind? P rove it! T he Tribune w elcom es letters o f com m en t (and even com plain) from m em bers o f the M cG ill com m un ity. L etters should be ty p ed , d oub le-sp aced, sign ed , and should not exceed 500 w ords. Send subm issions “ T o the E d ito r” to T he M cG ill T rib un e, R m B -15 o f the Student U nion B uilding.

D a ily Response To the Editor: Votre éditorial sur la Loi 101 nous a, nous devons l'avouer, beaucoup déçu.

Il affirme en fait que les média québécois ont réagi de façon dispropor­ tionnée face aux quelques ca» d'af­ fichage illégal. Cette réaction n'aurait réussi qu'à mousser la violence et la xénophobie d'une population qui pen­ sait pouvoir vivre en paix.

Vous faits preuve, d'abord, d'un man­ que de réalisme en diminuant la respon­ sabilité anglophone dans les tensions linguistiques qui déchirent le Québec. Il ne s'agit pas de quelques cas isolés d'af­ fichage unilingue ou bilingue, mais de plusieurs. Il s'agit aussi de bien plus. Il s'agit de constitution et aussi d'attitudes.

Puis, vous faites preuve d'indécence quand vous affirmez que la violence et la xénophobie sont ses caractéristiques de l'ensemble de la population. N'est-ce pas un jugement un peu rapide? Dans ce cas-ci ne serait-ce pas plutôt le fait d'une minorité?

Enfin, vous ignorez complètement la lutte que doit nécessairement mener le fancophone pour vivre en français au Québec, en particulier à Montréal, et pour être, dans les limites du possible, maître de son sort.

Ce que nous reprochons avant tout à votre éditorial, c'est d'exprimer ce qu'il dénonce. Il n'analyse presque pas et juge et accuse. Décidément, le jour­ nalisme est un métier difficile.

Manuel Dussault Pascale Alpha

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To the Editor: In response to Will Jones' letter in your January 13 issue regarding the Daily's Christmas issue of Dec. 4: Yes, Mr. Jones, you are right. So, however, was the Daily. Christmas has, indeed, become commercial. More unfortunate­ ly, it has also become a cliché. Even "peace on earth, goodwill towards men" has become a cliché, expecially in light of the many wars going on and the threat of nuclear annhilation hanging over our heads.

Mr. Jones spoke of buying presents for people you like and love. But what if you really don't like those people (especially relatives)? You still buy them presents, out of a sense of obligation.

That's the Christmas spirit? And, as I mentioned, how can we speak of world peace when so many people die every­ day in wars and famines, and Christmas day is no exception? This, I feel, is what the Daily was trying to say and I, for one, agree with them. Besides, why should this "spirit" people speak of be with us only at Christmas? It should be with us all year.

Christina M. Babcock B.Ed. U 1

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The McGill Tribune Tuesday, January 27, 1987

FLAB: At Least It's An Alternative of the skits, would have made the show

by Tanya Van Valkenburg Yes, I know Tuesdays have traditional­ more than enjoyable. One hilarious French skit (25% of the content was ly been reserved for $2.50 Tuesday French) portrayed an interview with movies (what do they mean it's gone Jeanne Benoit about her new cookbook up?!), but if you've already seen "Men” and you really can't bring yourself to sit entitled "Mille Façons de Préparer le poutine". Another, entitled "Find Your through "Down By Law" a fourth time, Member" (written, incidentally, by Steve then Tuesday nights are just aching to be Leckie, an ex-McGill student), was a filled. Why not a trip to Old Montreal, then? The attraction: Foolhouse Live at song by a campaign person who, disillu­ Le Bijou, otherwise known by their sioned with her MP's lack of representa­ tion, stabs him with a pair of ceremonial acronym FLAB. The show is an SCTVtype comedy cabaret, featuring six actors •opening scisors, and ends up in an who take pot-shots at everything from asylum.

The majority of the skits were unfor­ Canadian immigration and terrorism to tunately not paragons of hilarity; James Bond's rendition of sex through however, (I'm not sure whether to at­ the ages. tribute this to the effects of the com­ Okay, I'll say it. FLAB is a great idea, plementary drinks, or merely to the but as one journalist sitting next to me at relaxation of the actors), as the show the preview last week scribbled, Nds. progressed it became more and more en­ Wk. (needs work)! There were no flaws joyable. None of the skits were scream­ in the presention, no forgetting of lines ingly funny, but this was the fault of the or Carol Burnett-style breaking into material's lack of originality rather than chuckles, but the first set somehow fell flat. The actors were distinctly nervous, T which resulted in rather static as oppos­ ed to spontaneous acting, but it was more than that. To be blunt, much of the material just wasn't funny.

There were, however, a few rare gems which, had they comprised the majority

the fault of the actors, who showed a certain amount of versatility through songs, musical instruments and languages.

As I say, the show is fairly enjoyable on its own. What makes it better than: seeing True Stories for the third time is twofold: first, the show is free, and se­ cond, the atmosphere at Le Bijou is great! It's informal and comfortable in an oak and earth-tones sort of way, with overstuffed couches and a warm fire to boot. Bring a bank card if you plan to go, though: drinks aren't cheap. Even so, it's a fun alternative to a typical McGill evening.

FLAB is featured Monday evenings at 8:00 pm and Tuesday evenings at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm, January 19 to February 24, 1987. Le Bijou is located at 300 Le Moyne, (corner St. Pierre), Old Montreal. For reservations, call 849-9376. .

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by Steve Green Not even the sub-zero temperatures on Friday January 16, 1987 prevented about 200 engineering students from participating in a football extravaganza on Sherbrooke directly outside of the Roddick Gates.

The end of Flintstone Week, which was this year's theme for the annual Engineering week sponsored by the EUS (Engineering Undergraduate Society), was marked by the Bedrock U. Bowl. At 12:30 pm the students marched in for­ mation down McGill College to the sound of a beating drum led by Mr. Bedrock himself, Fred Flintstone.

The students patiently waited for a green light before forming the human wall which served as a barricade tp on­ coming traffic, as well as defining the

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endzones. Traffic was cut off for half an hour along Sherbrooke from the Roddick Gates to University St., with the excep­ tion of buses. These vehicles were allow­ ed to pass through the crowd with the same ease Refrigerator Perry illustrated in Superbowl XX. Even in a friendly

Traffic was cut off along Sherbrooke

played through the halls of McConnell Hall, to a Rock Vegas Casino Night where over $350 was raised for the Tiny Tim Fund of the Montreal Children's Hospital.

Mechanical engineers Pat Petrella and Fernando DiCaprio told The Tribune that the interdepartmental events were a great success, except for the fact that the three-year reign by Mechanical, ended this year when Civil Engineering tallied up the most points overall on Saturday

game of streetball, size seems to be an intimidating factor.

Throughout Flintstone W eek organizers Geoff Warren and Andrew Dasys planned events which ranged from Mr. Slate's Golf Tournament,

Frank Panarello, president of the EUS estimated there to be over a fifty per cent participation rate by the student body of the engineering department, and that not only was a good time had by all but significant amount of money was raised for different causes at the same time.

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by Mike Doria It is shameful that at McGi.ll University, a school steeped in athletic tradi­ tion, student apathy towards intercollegiate athletics runs rampant. Have we forgotten that McGill and Harvard participated in the first modern d.i le football game? Or that McGill's hockey team is the oldest hockey tea \ the world, now in its 107th year of operation? How about basketball? unes Naismith, the inventor of basketball, was a McGill graduate. No other ver­ sify can boast as rich an athletic heritage as McGill, As if underfunding, inadequate facilities, and a de-emphasis on sports nv ad­ ministration were not enough to contend, with, apathetic students pc -e yet another problem. This apathy is most clearly exhibited by the paltn atten­ dance figures for major intercollegiate sporting events. Sports Information Director Paul Rousset estimates that the average attendance this past v tar ;or hockey has been 120-25, basketball 125-150 and football 1,000500.

McGill's total undergraduate enrollment is 16,500.

At Bishops University where enrolment is about 1,200, the Caiters a . rrage 2,100 spectators for football and 700 for basketball. South of the border Dart­ mouth with a total enrolment of nearly 5,000, averages 8.000 for fo itball, 1,500 for hockey, and 1,500 for basketball. UCLA, with an enrolment of 33,000 packs in over 60,000 people per game at the Rose Bowl. ! I ward (enrolment 6,568) averages 15,000 for football, 2,400 for hockey, and I TOO for basketball. If you are starting to feel ashamed; good McGill's admission prices range from free, as in the case of soccer to >2 tor hockey, football and basketball. The 60,000 spectators who go to see the UCLA Bruins play football shell out $15 (U.S.) apiece. That makes thi gross receipts for a UCLA football game about $900,000 (U.S.) That's over lalf of McGill's approximate $ 1.7 million athletic budget. Harvard makes mor from one football game (approx. $ 150,000 U.S.) than all of McGill's gate n eipts for a year combined.

Harvard Sports Information Director Ed Marley says "Many U n iv e rs es are what I like to call 'group schools'. The student body is just that, 'a mdy'.

Students will go to a sporting event simply because that's what everyot. else is doing and It's the place to be." Unfortunately, McGill is not that l< nd of school.

McGill is primarily a commuter university. Most students don’t lt\s on or very close to campus. Athletic Director Bob Dubeau states "With over ! ,000 students living in residence, without question they are and should be a target area. Unfortunately, we have not been able to get these residence t .dents overly active as spectators for our games. Another thing that has changed of late is the number of students who live in what is commonly referred to is 'the ghetto' The ghetto' has changed dramatically and is not the type of ini \pensive student living area that it used to be. Students that used to live them are now out of easy support range.”

For the rest of the student body, the location of the athletic facility is . detri­ ment. Dubeau comments, "If our gym was on lower campus and not way up the hill, the amount of spectator interest would increase." Most univ< cities have their athletic facilities right on campus. At McGill, it's a simple case of out of sight, out of mind.

Facilities

When Bob Dubeau resumed his post as athletic director in 1977, hi nain goal was to improve the athletic facilities at McGill. At the presem ne, McGill has $10 million pledged toward a new athletic facility <n im­ provements to the old one. However, finding a building site has been < road­ block that has prevented Dubeau's goal from being realized.

Not only would improved athletic facilities help draw more fan' they would attract more athletes. If and when the new complex is completed Dubeau is confident that the facility will be an aid in recruiting top-no u h in­ dividuals as well as being a source of pride for the entire McGill comn nity.

According to Dubeau "one of our big problems is that McGill ha - not developped the kind of rivalries that spur the students' interest." Onu every two years McGill students show a flash of school spirit when Queen- - .mes to town to play football. In addition, for some inexplicable reason, t<Gill students can't get psyched when Redmen and Martlett teams square oft with cross-town rivals, Concordia. Dubeau admits "We're not Georgia 1 <h or LSU, or N.C. State; we never will be, but we can have a good program " Financial constraints have been a constant hinderance to the Vnletic Department. Dubeau states, "We're not going to get more money frc the

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by David W. Gendron The McGill fencing team confirmed its strong reputation in Ontario from January 17- 18, taking the plaque for Overall Victory at York University's tour­ nament. The men's foil team (Willie Estrada, William McCaffrey, James Mc­ Cullough, and Robert Sinclair), which defeated the British RAF for first place at RMC last November, fenced well at York to win second place in the field of 20 teams. McGill men's épée (David Gendron, Dawson Sinclair, and Daniel Thibault) made its first show of strength this year, taking fourth place out of twenty. Jeffrey Lee, William McCaffrey, and coach Alan Dunkley (drafted to complete the team) brought McGill sabre to fifth place, routing RPI early in the first round, which proved crucial to the overall win. The women's foil team (Sylvie Bordet, Olga Heger, and Mare McLeese) finished twelfth out of 18'teams. Strong placing in the men's weapons (coached by Alan Dunkley), clinched the Overall Championship.

The strongest competition came from south of the border, as RPI of New York took first place in men's foil, men's épée, and women's foil. York's organisers did not include women's foil in the Overall event, earning high marks in archaic male chauvinism. McGill rejects the 'traditional' prejudices of the sport, as shown by its support of women's weapons and its infamous "Killer B" team.

The McGill fencing team, '85-'86 Québec Champions, will fence RPI on its home ground Saratoga Springs, NY in February of this year.

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by Chris Flanagan Although reluctant to admit it, McGill's Leslie Estwick is undoubtedly a world class athlete. The star of this year's track and field team, Estwick has won virtually every event in which she's com­ peted this season. Leslie's specialities are high jump, hurdles and long jump.

The first meet of the year was the Dart­ mouth Relays, which took place in Hanover, New Hampshire on January 11th. Estwick won the high jump event handily with the bar set at' 183 cen­ timetres, 13 centimetres above her own height. This mark was also good enough to set a QUAA record, yet it's well below her personal best of 185 cm. Estwick also made three excellent attempts at the meet record of 186 cm (6'1 " for all you imperialists). Estwick went on to win the 55 metre hurdles with an excellent time of 8.03 seconds.

One week later, Leslie dominated the competition at the Sports Experts Meet, held at Montréal's Centre Claude Robillard. Estwick performed well in all

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three of her events, capturing the thi events total award. She established new meet record in the high jump as s cleared the bar at 181 cm to capture fi place. Estwick was equally impressive the long jump, winning the event witl distance of 5,51 metres. She placed 2 in the 50 metre hurdles at 7.38 secorv clinching the overall meet title Although this is her first year McGill, Leslie is quite prominent on t Canadian track and field circuit. She w with the Waterloo track team for fc years, where she captured a number titles including the Canadian Natioi for high jump in 1981. She missed t finals on two occasions because of jury, but hopes to qualify this year a earn a spot on the 1988 Olympic tea Before the pressure of the Olymp builds up, Leslie plans to compete in t International Student Games to be hi in Yugoslavia this summer.

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n f a r e S t a n d in g s University when students are paying (approx. $900) a year in tuition. What :an you do with that amount when it covers everything?'' U.S. schools that charge much higher tees (anywhere from $5,00-$ 15,00) can afford to allot a ?reat percentage of that money back into Student Services and athletics.

Dubeau adds, "I think that the tuition students pay here is a joke compared to ivhat a lot of people want out of the university— it's not correct.''

"Money is going to have to come from outside the university, probably from i well organized fund-raising program directed towards alumni and corporate sponsors."

Winning teams are also big in gaining student support (with deference to the vtcGill Redmen Soccer Team). McGill's high admissions standards have been ) source of frustration for McGill coaches who have had prize recruits take heir talents elsewhere after their applications were rejected by McGill. Curently students just slightly shy of the cut-off point are not considered for adnission. Dubeau says "If someone can be a first calss athlete (or actor, musiian, dancer, debator, etc.) and still be able to get that high an average then hat person should be, if not given priority, at least some kind of advantage." vfedia Back in the late 60s when Bob Dubeau first came to McGill as intramural .o-ordinator there was a lack of coverage for McGill sports in either the local >r student media. The McGill Daily, for example, provided in-depth coverage rf intercollegiate, professional and even intramural sports. Today, coverage is orely inadequate especially on campus. Many fingers are pointed at The Daiy. Last year's Daily Sports Editor Earl Zukerman states "The Daily has some treat journalistic history that includes some outstanding sports journalism and ournalists." Now the Daily almost completely ignores sports, especially varsiy sports. In accordance with the Daily's Statement of Principles which Zukernan believes is taken too literally, the Daily de-emphasizes varsity sports, iresumably beacuse they are in a sense elitist. Zukerman states, "The Daily las a responsibility to publish what interests the students. When you have leople attending games, they should be covered. 3,000 people attend a footiall game at McGill and the Daily doesn’t see fit to cover it," Bob Dubeau ays "The major vehicle of intercollegiate athletics on campus is the student iewspaper...and unless the student newspaper gets on the bandwagon (and is i major supporter) then we're in trouble." The Daily seems to have taken a tand against intercollegiate athletics and Dubeau states, "It's unfortunate that hey have taken that attitude...it doesn't make McGill a better place." The Dal­ y's editing was particularly frustrating for Zukerman. He recalls, "Last year I ised the word Tribe in an article instead of Redmen to avoid repetitions and he editorial staff cut it out because they found the word offensiye,.they felt it vas used in a derogatory sense!" This year, the Daily doesn't'even have a ports editor and has only published a handful of sports articles with virtually lone covering intercollegiate athletics.

To be fair to the Daily, if enough people joined the newpaper and attended taff meetings then it would be possible to evoke desired changes. Daily stafsr Elizabeth O'Grady states "Our policies are not irpnclad. We do want stulent support." Thia Fuller says, "walking into the Daily shouldn't be any tore intimidating than walking into any place with people you don't know."

The local media is also needed to publicize athletics at McGill. The French tewspapers (La Presse, journal de Montréal) have provided adequate to good overage and the Gazette's has been improving. Dubeau is excited at the propect that a new English tabloid may hit the presses by this spring. He states, What tabloids sell is sports." Any added local coverage would be a big boost jr McGill.

A sleeper in this whole media scene is CFRM— Radio McGill. The studentjn radio station has applied for an FM broadcasting license and could be on te open airwaves by September. Radio McGill Sports Director Ken Muss tates, "If and when we go full FM, we could have a great impact on McGill ports not only on campus, but also throughout the entire city."

Finally, sports and the positive effects that they can have on the student ody should not be ignored anymore by McGill students. Getting excited bout something and boosting school spirit are things that athletics have the bility to do. Bob Dubeau concludes, "Better spirit can make students' 3-4 ear stay at university so much better. Also, there would be more of an attachtem to the university by these people...that means an active alumni, and in te long run it means more money coming back into this university to con­ nue making it a better place."

to the (Canadian Track and Field sociation) to decide who goes." although Estwick should be a shoe-in make the team, the Association often es an incredibly long time to make lir selections. The same sort of delays o take place when it comes to selecg the Olympic team: "They will probly make their selection in the last ekend in June," explained Estwick. hey will have selected the team thin two weeks and they will have less in one month to prepare." ’ roblems also arise for qualifications cause of the different distances used Québec races. Québec is the only jvince that runs 50 to 55 metre rdles as opposed to the standard 60 ;tres for indoor track. If a hurdler tords an excellent time at these shorter itances, "You don't get on the ranking t at all," says Estwick. "The only way guarantee that you go is to win your vision at the Provincial lampionsips."

The next major meet is the CIAU Na­

tional Championships, to be held March 14 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. If Leslie Estwick keeps up her current pace, she will not only qualify for the event, she stands a good chance of winning the high jump competition.

The track and field team as a whole is also enjoying a successful season thus far. Assistant Coach Roger Marsh is still recovering from the shock of not winn­ ing the provincial team title last year, the first time such a catastrophe has occur­ red in the past several years. Marsh feels responsible for last year's second place finish to Sherbrooke, admitting that "I put too much emphasis on the Nationals rather than the Provincials...We did end up doing better than ever at the Na­ tionals however."

With the help of Leslie Estwick, this year's McGill track and field team should regain their provincial title from Sherbrooke. "This year I'm sure we'll do it," Marsh told The Tribune. "We've got a lot of people back that are really going to help us."

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by Ken Muss Both the McGill Redmen and Martlet Basketball teams are coming off QUAA Championship seasons and top ten Na­ tional Rankings. Usually when faced with this type of situation, coaches scramble to replace the graduating players needed in winning the title. In the case of the Martlets this is definitely true.

Hubert Lacroix has seven rookies in his line-up this year. Two of these rookies have been starting of late, along with "vets" Janet Swords, last year's QUAA Rookie of the Year, Nat Mellilo and Leah Hayman. Fourth year player Mireille Beland has been hampered by injuries, but will start when she is healthy. Lacroix, along with assistant An­ nette Kiss, seems to get the most out of their players. The Martlets consistently compete against taller teams but their

c G ill H o o p la tenacious hustle gets them by. Their "work ethic" is their best quality.

The Martlets are a team on the move.

Earlier in the season they lost some games by big scores. Now, though, their games have become very tight. Lacroix believes that the experience gained in these losses will show, and the rookie mistakes will be eliminated resulting in wins. In short, the Martlets will be a very tough team to beat in the stretch.

The Redmen and Coach Ken Schildroth have three consecutive QUAA Titles to their credit and it looks like it could be a banner year for McGill.

Patrick Arsenault, Clint Hamilton, Bernie Rosaneli, Willie Hinz, and Sandy Cianci comprise a -formidable starting five. The Redmen have only an average record through the first half of the season which is characterized by tournament play. These numbers aren't really in­

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dicative of just how good the team is. Pat Arsenault didn't play in first semester, as he concentrated on his studies. Clint Hamilton has-been on the limp.

The most impressive thing about the Redmen is the srength of their bench.

David Steiner, Bruce McElroy, Jamie Alden are all very capable of spelling the starting line-up.

Schildroth and assistant coach Carlo Del Bosco have had to develop their bench in order to be able to compete with the top teams in the country. Over the last couple of years, frustrating losses at the Regional Playoffs have hung over their heads. This year though, the Redmen appear to have all the ingre­ dients. Size, bench strength and truly great coaching should result in another QUAA crown. A vicious desire for the respect they deserve will get them to the National Championships.

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by Bruce Leigh All I wanted to do was get in shape. Signing up for an instructional Karate course seemed as good a way as any to change my obicular physique from fat to svelte.

Instead I found myself studying a discipline similar to the flashbacks that David Carradine went through in Kung Fu. "You must learn respect" my in­ structor preached. The ancient art of bowing soon appeared as the major vehi­ cle in achieving the ultimate goal. 'Bow to the instructor, bow to your classmates, bow to a picture of some old guy, hanging on the wall.'

"You must learn to meditate” they insisted. This is achieved by crossing your legs in a painful, knotted pretzel, known as the most comfortable posi­ tion. One is then to concentrate on something profound, "What the hell am I doing here?" I thought.

"You must learn humility" they continued. To acquire this useful skill, we were to bring a towel to class, get on our hands and knees and sweep the floor. This will prove that there is no task beneath us. Well, excuse my preten­ tious arrogance but paying twenty-five dollars for an opportunity to sweep floors is not my idea of self-defence.

Maybe I'm too cynical to be rigorously disciplined, perhaps I'll never attain control over mind and body. But I'm sure to get in good shape when the rest of the devoted class comes after me with a vengeance.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The McGill Tribune Tuesday, January 27, 1987

G o d D is a p p e a r s In A P u ff o f C o n f u s io n

by Heather Clancy

"Theatre is entertainment. If you .want a message delivered, call Western Union. " Woody Allen, Cod God is short. And funny. And very much what one would expect from playwright. Woody Allen.

Players Theatre opens its 1987 season with this entertaining, if somewhat brief, selection from Allen's extensive catalog of comic writings. A parody of Greek drama, the play is concerned with the problem of endings. Just how (and why) a play should conclude, and just what reality is, become major concerns for the two main "characters" Hepatitis (Rick Orlando) and Diabetes (Joel Silverstone).

After much musing the decide to present a play in which "God comes in at the end and saves everything."

Playwright Woody Allen isn't satisfied, however, with this simple solution. He consciously sets out to destroy every theatrical convention you can think of.

The ever sacred audience/stage separation is violated by placing many of the play's participants in house seats.

These figures step back and forth from

"reality" to "illusion." A familiar theme for those who saw The Purple Rose of Cairo. The play is further complicated by the appearance of playwright Loren­ zo Miller (Ron Cunningham) who observes that he has "written" the au­ dience. After all, the members "always do what's expected of them" (laugh or clap when appropriate). Who's to say that they aren't also in a play in which their actions have been predetermined?

Allen also attempts to demonstrate that there is no such thing as "logical" progression in a play. This is evidenced by the frequent consultations of the play's "characters" with its supposed author (Allen) on a convenient pay telephone. One may also perceive this in the entrance of the mischievious Fates, who drop in to stir up the situation when those on stage are floundering for their next move.

Needless to say, the ending is not con­ ventional. And yes, there is a message, appropriately delivered by a Western Union courier: "Goc^is dead (stop) You're on your own now (stop)" Strangely enough it leaves one somewhat unsatisfied, more than likely Allen's intention.

Director Jean Marc Jolicoeur adapts the play to the geographic location of Montreal with some jokes about Ben's and many of the city's surrounding districts. The large amateur cast is handl­ ed admirably. As Doris Levine, a Philosphy graduate from Concordia try­ ing to prove her existence, Annita Ben­ sabat is worth noting. Especially enu.iging are Stephen Beauregard and Elaine MacCormack as Bob and Wendy Fate, the quintessential tacky tourists and practical jokesFérs, emulating the dialogue of the most annoying late-night commercial. The mock Greek chorus (Nina Bregman, Gillian Deacon, Ruth Marshall) is also amusing with its dead­ pan delivery.

Cod runs at Players Theatre (3480 McTavish Street) tonight through February 7 (Tuesday through Saturday) at 8 pm. For reservations contact 392-8989. The price for each short view­ ing (the play is a mere 50 minutes) is a bit excessive at $4.00/student, but at least you're guaranteed a laugh (and it'll leave the rest of your evening free).

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A R T S & E N T E R T A IN M E N T

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by Ruari Nicholson In various ways, Americans have at­ tempted to come to grips with the war in Vietnam. Initially, they tried to purge themselves of any reminder of their devastating loss; meeting homecoming veterans at airports and taunting them with their failure. More recently, they returned to the scene of the crime with pro-war literature and films like Rambo (and its inevitable clones) to salvage some sort of chimerical glory. In a new twist, Platoon hits us at ground zero and shows us what the men went through; not the country, not the administration, not the flag, but the simple, brutal tragedy of the war and its effects. John Wayne fades and real men step forward.

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The only person one could expect to accurately depict such a dark epic is one who has experienced the events first hand. Such a person is found in director Oliver Stone, author of Midnight Ex­ press. Stone served from 1968 to 1969 with the combat infantry in Vietnam. His presence is felt throughout the movie, in what the characters say, the look of the camps, in essence, through its authen­ ticity.

Stone filmed the movie in the Phillipines with a surprisingly small budget. It opens on the rear of a C-130, its ramp yawning to reveal the in­ struments of war, young men who shave twice a week. Chris Taylor, played soulfuHy by Charlie Sheen (son of Mar­ tin, brother to Emilio), emerges to the blistering heat and to the body bags of not-so-young boy soldiers.

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breathes death. Yet men trust him because he is good at death and they feel they can live off his ability to sur­ vive. They fear him in his rage, as Junior, a black private, complains "That could just as easily have been you or me he killed out there today."

Alias is a soldier, an attractive man who smokes drugs and is one with the men. His morals and perspective of the enemy remains intact despite the horrors of war and the domineering personality of Barnes. In one over-powering scene in which Barnes is about to execute a civilian, Alias violently reprimands him despite future repercussions: he is cer­ tain of what is right. It is in his character that the audience can place their faith.

Taylor must also choose in which Sargeant to put his trust. He finds himself imitating Barnes, making a retarded boy dance as he shoots at his feet. In the au­ dience, while some morons laugh ner­

tyIn his trek through Vietnam, Chris comes to encounter men who are representative of the civil war which rages among the American ranks. These men* Sargeants Barnes and Alias, played

by Tom Berenger and William Dafoe respectively, fight a war based not on lines of racism or purpose, but rather on different approaches to their common reality, the enemy. The interpretation of exactly who is the enemy becomes clouded as the escalation of conflicting ideologies advances.

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vously, one feels like arresting his ac­ tions. However, it is only through this experience that he realizes the immorali­ ty of this attitude. He ends up weeping, placing his sympathies with Alias.

What does war do to young men? Is it some sort of catalyst for change as seen in the Red Badge of Courage? Is loss of innocence ever a good thing? This movie answers none of these questions, but raises them in our minds. One doesn't see Chris as a Henry Flemming, a youth fulfilled and handed his cer­ tificate of manhood, rather, as a shell of the fresh-faced youth who stepped out on the tarmac.

Leaving the cinema one feels as if they have just left a large funeral for a relative they think they've neglected over the years. But if the funeral has started you thinking, then it has achieved its pur­ pose.

Canadian Dreads Bring Reggae To Ballroom Under the authentic leadership of Rupert "Ojiji" Flarvey the band aptly mixed together the more standard reggae riffs with some finely executed percussion, clean guitar parts and colourful har­ monies.

As the sweet aroma of Rasta culture wafted through the hall, the crowd swayed hypnotically to the band's natural antics including their reverent raps in honour of Jah and Babylon. The songs came together in a polished but perhaps somewhat commercial two

by Ted Willcocks Last Friday night saw the climax of Multicultural McGill's Fiesta '87 when Messenjah, Canada's premier reggae ensemble, took the stage in the Union Ballroom for what was dubbed "the

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With the help of their local dread counterparts who contributed to the positive mood of the show, Messenjah spread the radiance of their rasta-rock to all of the nearly 400 in attendance.

hour set of the band's many favourites, including their onetime hit 'Jam Session' as well as material from their recently released Lp, 'Cool Operator' Originally formed back in 1980, Messenjah has brought various musical backgrounds together in order to form the country's foremost reggae act.

Hopefully with the recent acclaim of their past tours throughout the United States and Canada, as well as increased response from shows such as this, they may gain the wider recognition they deserve.

Not to be forgotten from Friday's lineup is jah Cutta, a colourful Montreal reggae act whose one hour opening set took many people by surprise, especially with their solid renditions of several bet­ ter known reggae cover tunes. (Their next show at Concordia on February 13th is a recommended event).

Multicultural McGill must be con­ gratulated for succeeding in bringing together a wide variety of talent and culture during last week's festivities — particularly in the area of superb enter­ tainment.

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N om inations are op en from M onday, January 2 6 and w ill c lo se 1 6:30, Tuesday, February 3, 1987.

Election Polls:

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Nomination forms may be picked up form Students' Society, Room 105, Union Building. Completed nominations must contain 20 signatures from students in residence.

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by Mark Derrick Brender McGill Campus Legal Aid Clinic The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) is designed to protect consumers. If it is to be useful to you, you must be familiar with it. The CPA is the legislator's way of reducing the potential exploitation which may occur when there are un­ sophisticated consumers dealing with sophisticated merchants.

A 'consumer' is a person, not a business. So, if you have purchased a computer to manage the accounts of your small business, the CPA does not apply. As well, the sale of an object bet­ ween two consumers (e.g. a used car) is

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Sophisticated merchants know how to draft contracts that may be riddled with ambiguities or which tend to hide cer­ tain clauses with fine print. Therefore, the CPA now requires that written con­ tracts meet certain formalities. .

Before signing the contract make sure that the following information is includ­ ed: T- The date the contract was signed. In remote-parties contracts, where the con­ tract is for goods ordered by mail or by catalogue, the date is that on which the

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order was made; — The place where the contract is sign­ ed. In remote-parties contracts, it is at the consumer's address; — The name of the merchant, and where applicable, that of his represen­ tative; — A description of the object; — The total amount the consumer must

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— The duration of the contract and the address where it will be performed (if ap­ plicable); — Any exclusions from warranties (must be clear and not in tiny print).

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because a legible contract alone affords little protection for the consumer. Con­ sequently, the Act responds in two ways.

First, the CPA gives courts discretion to deal with cases where all the formalities have been complied with, but the mer­ chant has taken unfair advantage of the consumer. It permits a consumer to de­ mand the nullity of a contract where the disproportion between the respective obligations of the parties is so great as to amount to exploitation or where the obligation of the consumer is excessive, harsh or unconscionable. Secondly, any ambiguous terms are interpreted in favour of the consumer.

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The Act sets out certain basic minimum guarantees or warranties that apply to any product or service.

One of the basic guarantees is that the product or service must be suitable for the use for which it was intended. The object must serve its normal purpose for a reasonable time under reasonable cir­ cumstances given the price, the terms of the contract and conditions of its use.

Another basic guarantee pertains to objects which require periodic maintenance. The law requires the mer­ chant to stipulate and guarantee that there are spare parts available and repair continued page 11

IN TER N A L AFFAIRS B L O O D D R IV E C H A IR M A N T he annual M cGill Blood Drive, sponsored by the Students’ Society, will be held during five days in September or O ctober 1987 in the U n io n Ballroom. T h e Chairm an must ch oose a com m ittee to oversee publicity, entertainm ent, door prizes, clinic volunteers, etc. T h e Chairm an is responsable for organizing and supervising the M cGill Blood D rive in cooperation with the C anadian Red Cross. Applicants must be available to plan Blood Drive ’87 during the summer.

C H IE F R E T U R N I N G O F F IC E R T h e C heif Returning Officer (CRO) o f the Students’ Society election, by-election and referenda during the 1986-87 school year. He or she will appoint a D eputy C R O through the normal application process as well as District Returning Officers (D R O ’s) to supervise each poll. Like the D R O ’s, the C R O will be paid basic m inimum wage only o n election days for campus-wide elections. O nly individual applications will be accepted.

STU DEN T H A N DBO O K T h e Student H andbook will be given to every student at M cGill during registration in September 1986. T he book will include introductory material about M cGill, M ontreal, the Students’ Society and other campus groups with particular attention paid to helping new students orient them selves to M cG ill and M ontreal. T h e Editor must be in the M ontreal area over the summer.

M c G IL L T R I B U N E — E D I T O R -IN -C H IE F O ld M cG ill is the hard-cover, 350 page yearbook covering the entire school year. It will include photographs o f all M cG ill graduates o f that year as well as other relevant material as the Editor sees fit. T h e Editor shall appoint and supervise a large staff including writers, photographers, section editors and layout people. Applicants m ust be willing to attend a 3-day workshop in August.

M U L T IC U L T U R A L F IE S T A -C O O R D IN A T O R Each year the over thirty international and multi-cultural student groups celebrate their culture and heritages in a week-long celebration—Fiesta W eek. Exhibitions, cultural show s, an international buffet and a closing dance are all part o f the festivities. We need a wll organized individual w ho can work with a variety o f student groups to help M cGill students share their cultue with M cG ill students.

C H A IR M A N O F P R O G R A M M IN G N E T W O R K

COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL Food &

B e v e r a g e C o m m it t e e (2 )

J u d ic ia l B o a r d (5 ) S o u th A fr ic a C o m m itte e C o o r d in a to r T r ib u n e P u b lic a tio n s B o a r d U n i v e r s i t y C e n t r e C o m m i t t e e (1 ) NOTE A ll o f the above positions are considered voluntary and are responsible to Students’ C ouncil. In the past, som e o f the received honoraria. However, the exact am ounts m ust first be approved by Students’ C ouncil. Except as noted above, joint applications will be accepted from n ot more that tw o (2) students for any one (1) position.

A ll applications will be treated confidentially and will be reviewed by the Students’ Society N om inating C om m ittee. T h e best qualified candidates will likely be interviewed by the C om m ittee.

H O W T O A P P L Y : “ G e n e r a l A p p lic a t io n ” fo r m s a r e a v a ila b le in th e S tu d e n ts ’ S o c ie ty G e n e r a l O f fic e , U n io n 1 0 5 , 3 4 8 0 M c T a v is h S tr e e t; a t S a d i e ’s I I i n t h e E n g i n e e r i n g B u i l d i n g a n d i n C h a n c e l l o r D a y H a l l a t t h e S A O a n d L S A o f fic e s . A ll a p p lic a n ts m a y e x p e c t to h a v e a w r it t e n r e s p o n s e to th e ir a p p lic a tio n s b y th e e n d o f M a r c h .

C o m p le te d a p p lic a t io n s m u st b e s u b m itte d t o L e s lie C o p e la n d , S e c r e ta r y Linday Glassco Chairm an N om inating C om m ittee

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facilities for that object. If not, the mer­ chant must stipulate that there are not spare parts and that the object cannot be serviced in the particular area.

In addition to these automatic ("legal") warranties, the parties may stipulate additional guarantees.

However, the merchant cannot diminish his legal obligations, even with the con­ sent of the consumer.

Generally speaking, goods and ser­ vices must conform to description and advertisement. The Act further provides that written or verbal claims made by a merchant's representative form part of the guarantee and are binding on that

merchant.

Certain types of contracts are given special attention in the CPA: 1. Itinerant Vendor Contracts, these concern the merchant who solicits business outside his own premises, (e.g. encyclopedia salesmen); 2. Contracts of credit (e.g. credit cards); 3. Contracts for the sale and repair of us­ ed cars and motorcycles; 4. Contracts for the repairs of household appliances; 5. Lease of services involving problems with any contract that falls into one of these categories, there may be a provi­ sion in the CPA that can help you.

A consumer who feels unfairly treated should consult the McGill Campus Legal Aid Clinic or the Consumer Protection Office to determine whether the com­ plaint is valid. The next step is to contact the merchant or, in some cases, the

manufacturer to try to come to a mutual­ ly agfeeable settlement. If that tactic yields unsuccessful results, the con­ sumer who wants to take legal action must proceed with the "mise en demeure" ( "putting into default"). This consists of a registered letter in which the consumer outlines his complaint, demands satisfaction in the form of a re­ fund or a replacement and gives the other party a reasonable time in which to remedy the problem or else face legal action.

For cases that do go to court, the choice of court depends on the nature of the claim and the amount involved. A consumer seeking to recover money up to $ 1,000 can go to Small Claims Court where lawyers are not used, costs are minimal and cases are heard within a few months. Other cases must be taken to Provincial or Superior Court.

As for the recourses themselves, the consumer generally has a choice among: annulment of the contract; reduction of the price or specific performance (oblig­ ing the merchant to fulfill his obligation).

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The McGill Campus Legal Aid Clinic provides legal information and sugges­ tions in conformity with the Bar Act of Quebec. Further assistance on consumer matters or any other legal problem, is available at the clinic from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in rooms B-20 and B-21 of the Student Union, or call. 392-8918/8919.

U N IV ER SITY AFFAIRS STANDING COMMITTEES OF SENATE

REPRESENTATION

A cadem ic Policy &. Planning C om m ittee U niversity A dm issions & Scholarship C om m ittee U niversity Bookstore C om m ittee C om m ittee on C om puting U niversity C onvocations C om m ittee C om m ittee on Physical D evelopm ent Space A llocation Sub-com m ittee H onorary Degrees C om m ittee U niversity M useums & C ollections C om m ittee C om m ittee on Student Discipline C om m ittee on Student Grievances A ppeal C om m ittee for Student D iscipline and Grievances C om m ittee on Tim etabling &c Student Records C om m ittee on U niversity Residences C om m ittee on W om en C om m ittee on Disabled Students

2 representatives 4 representatives 4 representatives 3 representatives 2 representatives 2 representatives 2 representatives 3 representatives 2 representatives 3 representatives 2 representatives &. 2 alternates 2 representatives &. 2 alternates 3 representatives 1 representative 2 representatives 2 representatives, including 1 member o f Access M cGill 1 representative

A dvisory C om m ittee on the Charter of Students’ Rights

AD HOC COMMITTEE OF SENATE A d H oc C om m ittee on Mature Students

4 representatives, 3 o f w hom are mature students

OTHERS Board o f G overnors C om m ittee on External C om m unications H um anities Undergraduate Social Sciences Area Library A dvisory C om m ittee (H U SS A L A C )

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Health Services C ounselling Service A dvisory Board International Students Health Insurance

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W e d n e sd a y , February 4 th & T h u r s d a y , F eb ru a ry 5 th , 1 9 8 7 at 12:15 in R o o m B 0 9 /1 0 o f the U n iversity C entre.

in a p p ly in g f o r th e c o m m itte e s o n :

N o t e : T h e a b o v e p o s i t i o n s m a y b e s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e p e n d in g o ffic ia l S e n a t e a n n o u n c e m e n t o f S t u d e n t p o s it io n s .

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STUDENTS’ SOCIETY EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT, Internal Affairs VICE-PRESIDENT, External Affairs

BOARD OF GOVERNORS ONE UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVE (incl. Law, Medicine and Dentistry)

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MANAGEMENT 2 representatives ARTS (incl. Social Work) MEDICINE (incl. Nursing and P&OT) 1 representative DENTISTRY MUSIC 1 representative EDUCATION RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1 representative ENGINEERING (incl. Architecture) SCIENCE 1 representative LAW DEADLINE: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6 ,1 9 8 7 AT 1 6 :3 0 HRS

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CANDIDATES QUALIFICATIONS AND NOMINATING PROCEDURES E X E C U T IV E President—may be a member of the McGill Students’ Society in good standing with the University except: i) partial students taking less than three courses ii) students registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research who are non-resident students or full members of the teaching staff.

Nominations must be signed by at least 100 members of the McGill Students’ Society together with their year and faculty.

Vice-Presidents, Internal & External—same qualifications as for President.

Nominations must be signed by at least 75 members of the McGill Students’ Society alona with their vear and faculty.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Candidates must be members of the McGill Students’ Society and must be registered at McGill University as full-time students in good standing following the normal load of courses per year. Nominations must be signed by at least 75 members of the McGill Students’ Society along with their year and faculty.

SENATE >Candidates must be members of the McGill Students’ Society and: 1. be students in good standing who are registered full-time for a degree or diploma and have satisfied conditions for promotion in their previous year of studies. or 2. be students in good standing who have satisfied conditions for promotion in the previous year of studies and who are registered in a degree or diploma program, but Who are permitted by Faculty to undertake a limited program. or 3. be students in good standing who are registered full-time or in a limited program for a degree or diploma, and who are repeating a year for reasons other than academic failure.

Nominations must be signed by at least 50 members of Students’ Society who are in the same faculty as the prospective candidate together with their year and faculty, or by 25% of the student enrolment in the faculty together with their year and faculty, whichever is the lesser of the two. * CANDIDATES MAY RUN FOR ONE POSITION IN EACH OF THREE CATEGORIES PROVIDED SEPARATE NOMINATION PAPERS HAVE BEEN HANDED IN FOR EACH POSITON. A PEN SKETCH OF 100 WORDS OR LESS AND A PHOTO OF THE NOMINEE MUST BE HANDED IN WITH THE NOMINATION. ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE STUDENTS’ SOCIETY GENERAL OFFICE IN THE STUDENTS' UNION NO : -------77-:**: 16H 30 FRID AY 7 FEBRUA RY ANDREW D IN S M O R t c / o LESLIE C O P E L A N D , S e c re ta ry C h ie i tie iu rn k n g O iiiie r N.B. Students in Continuing Education are NOT m em bers of the Students’ Society OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE STUDENTS’ SOCIETY GENERAL OFFICE, ROOM 105, 3480 McTAVISH STREET ALL NOMINATION FORMS MUST HAVE THE CANDIDATES SIGNATURE TOGETHER WITH H IS/H ER YEAR AND FACUTLY, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER.

RESPONSIBILITIES & REMUNERATION OF STUDENT POSITIONS P r e s id e n t The chiefeiected officer of the McGill Students’ Society is the President whose duties are: to enforce the Constitution and ByLaws, to supervise the functions of the Executive Committee, to represent the Society in acccordance with Students’ council policy, to set the agenda, date and time of Council meetings and to coordinate relations with between the Society and the McGill Administration. The President is an ex-officio member of all Students’ Society committees, the Senate and the Board of Governors and acts as chairman of the Students’ Society Executive Committee. Remuneration for this position is approximately $ 5 ,0 0 0 . In addition, the By-Laws guarantee the President summer employment with the Society at minimum wage.

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T he Internal V ice-President is responsible for relations b etw een the Students’ Society and all student organizations at McGill University and for S tu dents’ S ociety program m ing and com m unications. The Internal V P sits o n the Executive C om m ittee and Students’ C ouncil and acts as chairman of the N om inating C om m ittee, he or sh e a ssu m es the duties of the President in the even t of resignation or im peachm ent. R em uneration is approxim ately $ 4 ,0 0 0

V ic e - P r e s i d e n t , E x t e r n a l A f f a ir s The External Vice-President is responsible for relations between the Students’ Society and student organizations outside of McGill University and relations with all levels of government. The External VP sits on the Executive Committee and Students Council and is in charge of any external affairs committees established by Council. Remuneration is approximately $ 4 ,0 0 0 S t u d e n t S e n a to r s & G o v e r n o r s Student senators and governors are responsible directly to their constiuents but are encouraged to attend student caucus meetings organized by the Students’ Society. Student senators and governors are eligible to run as one of three student senator and governor reps to Students’ Council, meetings of the McGill Senate are held approximately once every two weeks during the school year. The McGill Board of Governors meets about once a month during the school year. ________________________

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WORK AS A DISTRICT RETURNING OFFICER DURING STUDENTS’ SOCIETY ELECTIONS, MARCH 10-12.

If interested and eligible to work in Canada, fill in an application form at Students’ Society General Office, by February 27, 1987