The McGill Tribune Vol. 06 Issue 18

THEMCGILLTRIBUNE

Tuesday, February 10, 1987

Published Ijy the Students' Society of McGill University

Volume 6, Issue 18

PGSS I g Say. F a re w e ll T o S S M U Z

PG SS Considers Secession b y J e n n ife r M o r i

"The SSMU (Students' Society of McGill University) does not and cannot formulate policies that address the par­ ticular needs and concerns of graduate students." So states the Final Report of the Special Committee on Graduate Membership in SSMU, presented at the Post-Graduate Students' Society (PGSS) Council meeting last Wednesday.

Secession from Students' Society is not a new issue for PGSS. The relationship between the two organizations has been unstable throughout its history. In 1963 PGSS was forced to join StudSoc by a decision of Students' Council and Senate. Since then the issue has been discussed by successive PGSS councils with inconclusive results.

It appears that something is finally go­ ing to be done. Based on a study of post­ graduate usage of Students' Society facilities, StudSoc treatment of PGSS issues and the fundamental differences between post-graduate students and the rest of Students' Society, the committee recommended two alternatives: 1) That PGSS redefine its status in Students' Society as an organisation with special status. More graduate represen­ tatives would be elected to better reflect

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Daily T y p e s e ttin g S h o p T o B e C u t? b y E liz a b e th P a s te r n a k

The M c C i l l D a ily 's typesetting shop may be forced to close its doors because of financial considerations.

"The shop was initially set up to make money for the D a i ly ,'' said D a ily co­ coordinating editor, Joe Heath.

Although the shop has only been marginally successful since its inception, it does cover the salaries of some typesetters that would otherwise come from the D a ily 's budget, Heath said.

Brendan Weston, co-coordinating editor of T h e D a ily , pointed out that the typesetting equipment is now quite old.

"The typesetting shop cannot function if the equipment is out of date," he said.

"For T h e D a ily — we can live with it but we can't service outside customers pro­ perly."

Martha Marie Kleinhans, a member of T h e D a ily Board of Directors and Station Manager for Radio McGill, ques­ tioned the financial failure of the typeset­ ting shop: "It's a money-making enter­ prise...it has an obvious demand...if you can supply this demand then there's no financial reason for closing it." But ac­ cording to Weston, the shop needs "more than just M cGill" to make money.

If the shop should close, T h e T r ib u n e and various other student groups and clubs will have to look for alternative typesetting outside, said Jack Berry, Studsoc Media Manager. "Costs will probably double and there will be the in­ convenience of having to leave the Union Building."

As for T h e D a ily , We'd continue to do our own typesetting," Weston said. In the event of a temporary breakdown, T h e D a ily would have to use off-campus typesetting, but as Weston pointed out, " T h e D a ily staff are not paid, so that T h e D a ily won't lose as much if they have to go outside." If the typesetting machines were to completely fail, the newspaper would be printed less often and have more ads to make up for the increase in costs.

Noah Cowan, Director of Concerts at Programming Network and Terry Sbrissa, Director of Alternative Program­ ming both said that they rarely use T h e D a ily typesetting. Sbrissa stated that there were cheaper typesetters in Westmount, and since club budgets are "real­ ly tight," they tend to go there. If the shop were to close, however, "it would add to hassles," said Cowan, because

the shop is a fast way of doing "little things like logos."

Kevin Davis, Director of Programming Network and Chairman of T h e T r ib u n e Publications Board, said that the Board was going to look into the alternative of buying their own machinery. As for the

possibility of Student Society setting up a typesetting shop of its own, Davis observed that, "If no one's paying atten­ tion to the closing of T h e D a ily typeset­ ting shop, the Student Society may not think it's important enough and decide that it can't afford the money for one."

Materials Charge Revisited by

C h r is A le x a n d e r &

M a r v in S h a h in

The infamous $100 course materials charge, in place since September, 1986, has been the object of great controversy since its conception. From its first mention in late 1985 to present, students have found reason to protest many aspects of the issue. But while the effect of this precedent on the future of McGill remains unclear, the charge is presently in force amid widespread confusion as to what its immediate consequences should be. Therefore, it seems reasonable that students today should take stock of their situation with a view to making the most of it.

According to the University Task Force on Finances Report that first sug­ gested the charge, its purpose would be "to improve the materials available to students." Furthermore, Vice-Principal Armour's original memorandum to the Board of governors in December, 1985 emphasized that "the overall charge will enable improvements to be implemented and will eliminate collection of payment for those materials on an ad h o c basis."

However good the intentions of the administration, our research has reveal­ ed very little, if any, improvement in either quality or quantity of course materials. In fact, several incidents last semester indicated that a considerable number of professors were not aware that these new funds were available.

This situation was partially explained by V-P Armour's assertion that the University "worked on a decentralized system...it was the department that had to decide how to spend the money just as the department decided how to spend its budget." This means essentially that it is impossible to determine how departments are using course materials funds unless they have developed their own policies on the matter.

Awareness of the original purpose of the course materials charge is obvious­ ly low. It also remains unclear whether the money is being spent in accor­ dance with these aims, because few departments have formulated policies to ensure this. V-P Armour himself admitted in a recent Senate meeting that he was not aware of the method each department used to notify professors of the funds available to them. This seems to indicate that students must create awareness themselves.

The charge is supposed to cover "all course related handouts and materials that become the property of students." Exceptions to this rule are items that replace texts or workbooks (eg. course packages) and "special services beyond normal tuition" (eg. Database, searching and cataloguing in the School of Library and Information Studies).

With the rightful use of this money unassured, students themselves must lobby professors and departments for policies to improve course materials.

Any students who encounter confusion or reluctance to act on this issue should see the Students' Society V-P University Affairs, who has promised to prepare a list of these incidents for the University administration.

The course materials charge is not likely to go away in the foreseeable future. Similar fees have become vital sources of income for most Québec universities. Students should not, however,» let these become 'tuition fees in all but name' by their own acquiescence. We have suffered too many cutbacks not to take full advantage of existing funding._____________________ ■•

He added that, "The closing of the shop is something we all should be concerned with, but it rests with T h e D a ily for the moment."

The D a ily Planning and Priorities Committee is now discussing whether or not the shop should remain open. The Board will be meeting Tuesday to discuss the finances of T h e D a ily .

However, Weston said that a final decision about the future of the shops would not be made until the March elec­ tions. A referendum will be held at that time over T h e D a ily 's fee increase of one dollar per semester, per student.

"We absolutely need a fee increase because there has not been one in the last 10 years and costs have risen so dramatically," Weston said. "Students will be killing the paper if they-don't give an increase this time."

According to Heath, the fee increase would make it feasible to purchase new typesetting equipment. A fee increase would not necessarily g u a r a n te e the continuance of the shop, however, Weston added that "not making more money makes the decision certain."

the number of graduate students.

Perhaps a new Students' Society ex­ ecutive post could be created for exam­ ple, Vice-President for Graduate Students' Affairs. Permanent consulta­ tion mechanisms between PGSS and SSMU would be implemented. Finally, PGSS fees to Students' Society would represent real usage of Students' Society facilities, about half that of other StudSoc members based on the survey.

2) PGSS would separate entirely from Students' Society and its members would pay fees to PGSS only, which would arrange a transfer payment to StudSoc so that post-graduate students could continue to use StudSoc facilities.

This amount would be based on PGSS use of those facilities and the proportion of graduate students to the rest of the stu­ dent population.

The report claims that the PGSS organization is unique within the univer­ sity because "the disciplinary 'diversity' within it essentially covers that of all other faculties pooled together. Thus, the boundaries d e fin in g it...are not of the same nature as those defining any other faculty."

Fhere are also academic differences between the graduates and the undergraduates (faculty-student and T.A.-student relationships). The report also holds that graduate students are a fundamentally different group because of their age and work patterns.

The report stated that Students' Society was not receptive to PGSS opinion on several issues.

"T ake the P arliam en tary Com m ission," said Lee Iverson, Graduate Rep. to Senate. "Students' Society was completely unwilling to listen to us. There was not one thing we approved of in that brief," he continued.

"We can take the money students' Society fees) and use it elsewhere," add­ ed Mark Readman, PGSS Vice-President University Affairs, "for things like daycare, for example, which Students' Society takes no interest in."

"Politically, we're on opposite sides," Iverson told the T r ib u n e . "We're treated very much on whim by Students' Socie­ ty."

The survey of facility usage is not yet complete. Of the test group of 700 (350 graduates and 350 undergraduates), 400 have been polled (350 graduates and 50 undergraduates). However, the results so far show that graduate usage of Students' Society facilities is half that of undergraduates. The committee's c o n tin u e d o n p a g e 3

Residence Limits Reappear b y T r ib u n e N e w s fla s h S ta ff

Senate will vote on a new residence policy tomorrow, despite the defeat of the policy by the Senate Ad-Hoc Com­ mittee on Residences two weeks ago.

The policy proposed that the percen­ tage of returning students admitted to residence will be gradually decreased over the next three years to 10% of all residence occupants by 1990. Currently, returning students comprise 36% of McGill residents. There are no restric­ tions governing their return.

In her third report to the Students' Council, Vice President (University Af­ fairs) Grace-Anne Baker stated that the policy to limit the number of rooms available to returning students "was defeated by the University Residences Committee and therefore should not become a policy of the university."

However, the apparently dead pro­ posal, «will be - voted ,Qn . at Senate

nonetheless. The University Admissions And Scholarships Committee passed two motions on February 3 which ask the Administration to "consider the im­ plementation of a policy that will ensure that places are available for new students and major scholarship holders." It resolved to endorse the limitations on returning students.

According to Baker, the channeling of the policy through an alternative body after it was defeated by the Residence Committee "makes a .mockery of the structure of Senate; proper channels have been neglected." She feels that the policy has a good chance of being pass­ ed by Senate since most of the people in opposition to its implementation are students.

The University Senate meets tomor­ row at 2:20 pm in the Council Room of the Leacock Building., , , , „ , ,

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G E T IN V O L V E D !!!

H e r e ’s y o u r c h a n c e to bring th e b e s t e n te rta in e rs & s p e a k e r s to M cG ill n e x t y e a r !

Applications are called for the following

P R O G R A M M IN G N E T W O R K P O S IT IO N S (D e a d lin e : 4 :3 0 p m , T h u r s d a y , F e b ru a ry 12th, 1987

P R O G R A M M IN G N E T W O R K - C H A IR M A N The Chairman of the Programming Network will have general responsibility for the proper functioning of the Network office and for .providing the proper administrative backup to the committee chairmen. The Network Chairman will advise the committee chairmen on activities they are planning. The Chairman will call and chair meetings of the McGill Programming Network and sits on the committee which selects the following committee chairmen: Activities Night, Alternative Programming, Concerts, Performing Arts, Speakers, Welcome Week and Winter C a rn iv a l. Only individual applications will be accepted for the position of Chairman. Applicants for this postion should be prepared to attend the entertainment conference sponsored by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities, June 6-1 0 ,1 9 8 7 in Toronto, Ontario.

C H A IR M A N - A C T I V I T I E S N IG H T C O M M IT T E E The student holding this position will assemble a committee to organize Activities Night. The Students’ Society annual “ meet the clubs" function will be held on Wednesday, September 2 3 ,1 9 8 7 from 7 -1 0 p.m . Communication with club presidents must be made during the summer months.

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P R O G R A M M IN G

This committee will organize activities such as day-time entertainment, contests, games and tournaments as well as events which do not fall under the other Network committees. Emphasis will be placed on participatory, day-time and alternative forms of entertainment.

C H A IR M A N - C O N C E R T S C O M M IT T E E The Concerts Committee will organize concerts, dances and comedy shows. Particular attention must be paid to the Canadian and Montreal rock music scenes. The Chairman of the Concerts Committee should be prepared to attend the entertainment conference sponsored by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities, June 6 -1 0 ,1 9 8 7 in Toronto. Ontario.

C H A IR M A N - P E R F O R M IN G A R T S C O M M IT T E E This Network committee will bring to McGill events such as classical concerts, dance performances (ballet, modern, jazz) and the theatre.

C H A IR M A N - S P E A K E R S C O M M IT T E E The student holding this position will familiarize him or herself with guest speakers currently on the university lecture circuit and, with the assistance of the Speakers Committee, organize McGill's speakers program for the 1987/88 year (including Welcome Week and Winter Carnival).

C H A IR M A N - W E L C O M E W E E K The Chairman of Welcome Week will chair a large committee of event coordinators. He or she will ensure that all activities planned for Welcome Week are properly organized and encourage maximum participation by McGill, especially those students at McGill for the first time. Welcome Week will take place from Tuesday, September 8, to Saturday, September 1 9 ,1 9 8 7 . The Chairman should be prepared to attend the COCA entertainment conference, June 6-10 in Toronto, Ontario.

T h e M c G ill T r ib u n e , T u e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 0 , 1 9 8 7

W H A T ’S ON TUESDAY T u esd ay •

Be aware of today's

3 p m - F ilm : N o r th C h in a C o m m u n e in Rm 310 4:30 pm - Film on Nicaraguan women in the same location:

7 :3 0 p m - S p e a k e r : F re d a B a in o n " C u a t a m a la " in R m

N ETW O RK S EC R ET A R Y The Secretary of the Network shall act as secretary at Network meetings and will ensure that committee chairmen are aware of and follow Students’ Society, University and government regulations concerning room bookings, liquor licences, audio-visual equipment, room capacity m aximums, etc. The Secretary will also be responsible for the ordering of office, promotion and other supplies.

N E T W O R K - V IC E -C H A IR M A N , P U B L IC IT Y The Vice-Chairman, Publicity will offer advice concerning promotion of events to the committee chairmen and if so requested by committee chairmen, will take charge of promotion for particular events. The ViceChairman, Publicity will assemble a small group of volunteers to assist with the design of poster and newspaper ads as well as the issuing of press releases.

N E T W O R K - V IC E -C H A IR M A N , V O L U N T E E R S Each year the Network enlists the assistance of a large number of student volunteers who work at the many events. In recognition of the importance of these people who help out at events, this position was created solely to coordinate volunteers and maintain communications between them and the individual event coordinators.

N O TE: All of the above positions are considered voluntary and are responsible to Students’ Council. Except as noted above, joint applications will be accepted from not more than two (2) students for any one (1) position.

All applications will be treated confidentially and will be reviewed by the Students' Society Nominating Committee. The best qualified candidates will likely be interviewed by the Committee.

HOW TO A P P LY :

‘General Application” forms are available in the Students’ Society General Office, Union 105, 3480 McTavish Street and at Sadie's II in the Engineering Building. All applicants may expect to have a written response to their applications by the end of March.

Completed applications must be submitted to Leslie Copeland, Operations Secretary, Students' Society General Office, University Centre, Room 105,

NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 2987.

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D re a m o f a F re e C o u n try

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today and tomorrow.

Delivery to all residences and limited ghetto locations. Look for tables in the Union or the residences: Carnations, $1.50 (3/$4.00); Bricks, $1.50.

• U r g e n t A c t i o n meeting - Amnesty International McGill convences at 7 pm in Union 410.

• O b s e s s e d w i t h f o o d a n d w e i g h t ? McGill Counselling Services holds the first in a series of workshops in Rm 301 of the Powell Bldg from 2-3:30. For more info, call 392-5119.

• The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Johnston, Director of Studies, Presbyterian Colledge, speaks at the University Chapel at 12 noon. All welcome.

• P l a y e r ' s T h e a t r e m e m b e r s . . . If you have worked on any production during the past year, you are eligi ble to vote for next year's executive. Express your inclination at 4:30 in Rm 302 of the Union.

• T h e M c G i l l R o w in g T e a m is h o ld in g its 5 th a n n u a l C a r n a t i o n / B r i c k s a l e

WEDNESDAY W e d n e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 11

The Yellow Door coffee house, 3625 Aylmer, features Ester Ross, Lorris Elliot, Clare Rothman and Michael MiroJIa. Show begins at 9 pm, admission $1.50.

• McGill Women's Union discussion on "The Politicization of Abortion" Meeting at 4:30 pm in Union 423.*New members welcome!

• D e v e l o p i n g A r e a s A w a r e n e s s w e e k continues: 3 pm - Chris Cavanagh directs "An Introduction to Popular Education - a participatory workshop in Rm 107-108 of the Union.

4:30 - Heather Holm (CUSO) on "If Development is...?!? What Happens?"

8 pm - Robert McCue of WUSC speaks on "Refugees Western Policy as it relates to South East Asia.

• The Cancer Seminar series continues...Dr. Jane Skeleton speaks on "Empiric Antibiotic Therapy in the Immunocomprised Host," at 5 pm in Room 705 of the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building.

• P C M c G i l l ! General meeting and delegate selection at 5 pm in Union 310. More info, call 286-0420.

• W h o a r e t h e v i c t i m s o f c h e m i c a l d u m p i n g ? François Carrier of the University of Montreal speaks at le Caf'Tiers, 4933 rue de Grand-Pr, Metro Laurier. More info, call 843-7112.

• T h e W r it t e n W o r d P e r fo r m e d A lo u d b y M o n t r e a l W r ite r s .

• T h r e e w o r k s b y C a n a d i a n p l a y w r i g h t B e v e r ly S im o n w il l b e p r e s e n t e d b y T u e s d a y N ig h t C a fé ,

F e b r u a r y 11 th ru 14 a t 8 p m in M o r r ic e F la il. S e le c t io n s in c lu d e T r ia n g le , C r u s a d e r , R e s t F lo m e . For info, 392-4637.

>McGill Film Society presents Welles!

T h e T h ir d M a n

and

G reen Law n

in the Ballroom at 7:30 pm. Come see a svelte Orson

THURSDAY T h u rsd a y , F eb ru ary 12

• In conjunction with Development Week, Gregory Baum speaks on A m e r i c a . Come sit in at 7 pm in B09/10 of the Union.

L i b e r a t i o n T h e o l o g y in L a tin

• In c r e a s e y o u r a w a r e n e s s o f D e v e lo p in g A reas:

12 noon - slide show on Guatamala in Rm 310 4:30 pm - Film C o n t r o llin g I n t e r e s t : th e W o r ld o f M u lt in a t io n a l C o r p o r a t io n s .

7 pm - Two films: T ilt (animated) and a Mozambique liberation flick, B e h in d t h e L in e s .

• Last film before study break! McGill Film Society presents H ir o s h im a : M o n A m o u r in FDAA at 7:30 pm.

• W o m e n a s D i s c i p l e s o f J e s u s . Bible study with the Presbyterian/United Church Chaplaincy led by Glynis Williams. At the Newman Centre, 7:30 pm. More info, call 392-5890.

• D r . L i m b o a n d h i s F a b u l o u s O f f - W h i t e s will appear at Tatou Feb 12-14. Don't miss this eclectic, ec­ centric rock and roll personality.

• GALOM workship no. 3: T h e F a m i ly a n d t h e W o r k p l a c e . Union 425 at 7 pm. Everyone welcome.

FRIDAY

C H A IR M A N - W IN T E R C A R N IV A L The Student holding this position will be in charge of the week-long Carnival festivities in February 1988.

As with Welcome Week, the Carnival Chairman will direct a large committee of event coordinators and volunteers.

F ebruary 10

D e v e l o p i n g A r e a s A w a r e n e s s W e e k ' s e v e n t s : ( U n i o n B ld g )

F r id a y , F e b r u a r y 1 3

• McGill Music Graduate Society holds its 3rd symposium in Clara Lichtenstin Recital Hall from 9 am to 4 pm. For further info, call 392-4501.

• Last day of enlightenment: D e v e l o p i n g A w a r e n e s s W e e k presents: 12 noon - Speaker: lhab Hashim (CDAS) on "Development of the Environment: Water-Related Issues, with special Reference to the Sudan and the Ashwan Dam" In the Centre for Developing Area Studies, 3715 Peel Street.

Last chance to see displays in Rom 107/108 of the Union, 10 am - 4 pm • The 16-piece A n d r e w H o m z y J a z z O r c h e s t r a performs at the Concordia Alumni Auditorium, Hall Bldg. Tickets - $6 students, $8 general pubic. Presented by the Dept, of Music. For info, call 848-3838.

• D u o D o u c e s h e u r e s with a night of songs and music at Caf'Tiers, 4933 rue de Grand-Pre, Metro Laurier. Voluntary contributions accepted.

• The Still Available Theatre Company is presenting A g n e s o f G o d at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. Showtime at 8 pm. Students price $4.

• Today! Jean-Yves Leroux continues the Cancer Seminar series with G l y c o s y l a t i o n P a t t e r n o f H e m o p o i e t i c C e l l L in e s .

If you're here! The series continues with Louise Bernier on

G ly c o s y la tio n

P a t t e r n s in C u l t u r e d

H u m a n L e u k e m i a C e l l s ( K 5 6 / 2 ) M a d e R e s i s t a n t t o L y t ic E f f e c t s o f N K C e l l s a n d C o n c a n a v a l i n A ,

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Feb. 20. Both lectures are at noon in Rm 705 of the McIntyre Med. Bldg.

SATURDAY S a tu r d a y , F eb ru a ry 1 4

• Live on tape on Radio McGill. This week's pm on CFRM, 91.7 cable FM.

B r e a k fa s t w it h V id e o

features Rosemary Clooney at 5:30

SUNDAY S u n d ay, February 15

• Morning Worship at 10:30 am with Presbyterian United Church Campus Ministry, followed at St■ Martha's-in-the-Basement with brunch.

• Anglican Morning Worship at Christ Church Cathedral - 8 am traditional. Eucharist; 10 am contem­ porary Eucharist. More info, 392-5890.

MONDAY

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• Anglican Chaplaincy student and staff Eucharist at 12 noon in the Newman Centre. Call 392-5890.

• Each and every Monday, M c G i l l C h e e r l e a d e r s hold practices from 9 to 11 pm in the Currie Gym. Everyone is welcome so join and show your school spirit.

• N e x t M o n d a y . Faculty of Arts at McGill presents John Buckler, Ancient Greek Historian (University of Illinois) on I s o k r a t e s a n d t h e C o n c e p t o f H e g e m o n y at 8 pm in the Leacock Bldg, Rm 26.

P G SS Considers Secession continued from page 1

members do not think that completion of the survey will alter the results markedly.

Debate in the PGSS Council meeting surrounded the adoption of the first or second proposal. After much debate over the pros and cons of each ap­ proach, the motion to decide on one or the other was tabled until the next meeting (this Wednesday) when an en­ tire session can be devoted to the issue.

PGSS wants to take this to Students' Council as quickly as possible. The tabl­ ed motion stated that if Students' Society did not accept the restructuring proposal by the end of February, PGSS would pro­ ceed with secession. A motion to adopt secession and immediately call for a PGSS referendum was decided to be premature.

Vice Principal Davenport (Resources and Development) addressed PGSS Council on the issues of underfunding and computers. He deplored -the sad state of funding at McGill and urged PGSS to consider tuition fee increases as the only viable means to increase university funding.

"You are the third Vice-Principal to talk to us about underfunding and tuition increases," said B. Farrell, Islamic Studies Rep. to PGSS Council. "Tuition is not the main source of funding and an increase in tuition fees will not improve matters much."

"Tuition is not an enormous part of the budget," admitted Davenport, "but a tuition increase would make a dif­ ference."

Davenport was questioned about McGill's computer policies. Graduate students and faculty are the biggest users of computer time after the administra­

tion. Presently, graduate students can ac­ cess the system free after 5 p’m although they always have to pay for disk storage.

"There is a possibility that the situa­ tion will get worse," said Davenport.

Fees from external users are starting to decline as microcomputers are getting cheaper and, as funds decline, so w ill service. Davenport also emphasized that, though McGill was acquiring more microcomputer terminals, it was still very much a mainframe system.

"Hopefully, more students will buy micros," said Davenport.

"It doesn't wash that an abysmal com­ puter system justifies budget cuts," said

Peter Stockdale, Religious Studies Rep. to PGSS Council in a general tirade about McGill's computer facilities. "You say that there is a trend towards micros.

Why then, isn't there more material on the micro system?"

"Maybe we could do more if we had the funds," said Davenport. "It is dif­ ficult to make such a transition."

Council also heard reports from the President and Vice-President External Af­ fairs. Grants recommended by the Monetary Committee were passed and the accounts for the Bar Committee were examined.

Enter the 9th Annual

PHOTO EXHIBIT/CONTEST • • • •

prizes awarded - all prints will be displayed in March B & W or colour minimum size 8” x 10” dry mounted prints

DEADLINE: FEB 23rd, 1987 E nter as m a n y as yo u w ish to B -06 Union Telephone: 392-8943

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Applications are now being called for the Scarlet Key Award which distinguishes those students who deserve recognition for their contributions to McGill aside from academ ic achievement.

E x c e l l e n c e In l e a d e r s h i p , e f f o r t , a n d a b i l i t y t o m o t iv a t e a n d I n v o lv e o t h e r s w ill b e e s p e c ia lly c o n s i d e r e d . Any student ex­

hibiting su ch qualities while maintaining academ ic commitments may be nominated for the receipt of this honour.

Students or persons wishing to nominate a stu­ dent may pick up application kits at the S t u d e n t s ’ S o c ie t y G e n e ra l M c T a v Is h S tr e e t, R o o m 1 0 5 .

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Upon completion, application forms may be returned to the Scarlet Key Committee through Internal Mail at the Students’ Society informa­ tion desk. If you require additional information, please enquire at the Students’ Society informa­ tion desk or call 392-4816 or 392-4815 (The Graduates’ Society).

The Selection Committee will review applica­ tions on a regular basis and will announce award recipients or invite applicants for an interview as appropriate.

D E A D L IN E IS F E B R U A R Y 2 7 , 1 9 8 7 .

The Scarlet Key Society

H E R E ’S Y O U R O P P O R T U N IT Y T O C O N T R IB U T E A N D M A K E A D I F F E R E N C E ! !!

APPLICATIONS ARE CALLED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

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Academic Policy & Planning Committee University Admissions & Scholarship Committee University Bookstore Committee Committee on Computing University Convocations Committee Committee on Physical Development Space Allocation Sub-Committee Honorary Degrees Committee University Museums & Collections Committee Committee on Student Discipline Committee on Student Grievances Appeal Committee for Student Discipline & Grievances Committee on Timetabling & Student Records Committee on University Residences Committee on Women Committee on Disabled Students

1 representative 4 representatives 4 representatives 3 representatives 2 representatives 2 representatives 2 representatives 3 representatives 2 representatives 3 representatives 2 reps & 2 alternates 2 reps & 2 alternates 3 representatives 1 representative 2 representatives 2 representatives, including 1 member of A ccess McGill 1 representative 1 representative

Advisory Council on the Charter of Students’ Rights Committee on Libraries

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A D H O C C O M M IT T E E O F S E N A T E Ad Hoc Committee on Mature Students

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There will be an information session for all those interested in applying for the committees on: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th & THURSDAY,

FEBRUARY 5th, 1987 at 12:15 IN ROOM B09/10 OF THE UNIVERSITY CENTRE. ______________________________________________________________

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The above positions m ay be subject to change pending official Senate announcem ent of student positions.

"General Application" forms are available in the Students' Society General Office, Union 105, 3480 McTavish Street and at Sadie’s II in the Engineering Building. All applicants may expect to have a written response to their applications by the end of March.

Completed applications must be submitted to Leslie Copeland, Operations Secretary, Students’ Society General Office, University Centre, Room 105, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M ., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 1987.

Further information on the University Affairs Committees may be obtained by contacting Grace-Ann Baker, Vice-President (University Affairs) 392-8911.

Grace-Ann Baker Chairman University Affairs Committee

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OPINION

The M cGill Tribune, Tuesday, February 10, 1987

Promoting A Sharper Image For M ontréal’s Bag Ladies b y H é lè n e G o s s e lin

This morning I woke up with a sense of accomplishment in my heart. I was preparing myself for an interview at "Chez Doris" for volunteer work. For a few months now, I have been thinking of offering some time to a women's center in demand.

"Chez Doris" appeared by far the most deserving. The centre was established for women who live on the street, to shelter them during the day time. The centre offers different types of services, from a meal to a place where the women can bathe themselves and so forth.

Before leaving for the interview, I went through my kitchen cupboards.

Cans of peas, beans and tomatoes went flying into a plastic bag, and so did 10 pounds of potatoes and 5 pounds of onions. I left my apartment with two big plastic bags full of food. For me, these bags were a symbol of wealth!

When I arrived at "Chez Doris," the ambiance was more than welcoming, it was filled with warmth. I introduced myself and my bags were taken from me and sent to the kitchen. Finally, I was in­ troduced to Anna, the person who was in charge of the interview. She offered i aand nu m en ii iy me aa v-up cup uofi v-vzi coffee, then my nightmare mare started... _

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Anna appeared to be in her mid­ forties. Coffee in one hand, cigarette in the other, she asked me to tell her about myself. I told her that I was a student in sociology at McGill, that I was trained to teach reading and writing. I told her that I became familiar with "Chez Doris" this summer while I was working for the "Montreal Diet Dispensary."

Once I finished speaking, I felt that An­ na hadn't really heard a single word I had said. She then said to me, in so many words, "Hélène I am going to be honest and straight forward with you."

She told me that I didn't look "all together."

She continued by saying that I looked more like one of the centre's clients or a "welfare recipient” and that maybe because of this, it would not be wise to consider me as a volunteer worker for their centre unless an important aesthetic change occured. She felt this way because of what I was wearing. I had on loose cotton overalls printed with summer colors, with a long sleeve cotton undershirt underneath. Maybe these two clothing items were not Yves St-Laurent's latest creation, but my clothes were freshly washed, had no

holes or patches and I was comfortable in them (for me this was more important than looks). I ws dressed to start working right away. I was willing to shovel snow, or peel potatoes, or entertain the women. I was dressed for any activity.

Anna had deeply insulted me, not because my fashion was perceived as similar to the "Bag Lady" dress code, but because the skills I could have brought to the centre were totally ig­ nored throughout the interview.

I told her that I didn't understand why looks were so important to their centre.

To me, this was an outrageous state­ ment. She felt that "Bag Ladies" would look up to us if we looked proper. I tried to explain to her that dressing up to work there would seem to be making the state­ ment that we are different from them. Is "Chez Doris" teaching these women how to match their clothes, how to walk gracefully with a book on their heads, or how to work together and help one another? I do not understand how beautiful clothes can keep women off

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Senate Shortsight T o t h e E d it o r s :

The decision by the Senate to limit more stringently the number of semesters a student may take to fulfill re­ quirements for a Bachelor's degree strikes me as ill-conceived and short­ sighted.

Ill-conceived for two reasons: First, the new time limitation forces students to specialize in a particular domain in their first year, without first-hand knowledge of what a university education can offer above and beyond a narrowly oriented technical prowess or academic specialization. Second, students will tend to choose courses and programs that offer an assurance of immediate academic success. Eight semesters to ob­ tain a B.A., combined with a grading

system that penalizes experimentation and any willingness to test one's limits, ensures that failure in a particular pro­ gram cannot be followed by success in another, more individually appropriate domain. The counter-argument sure to follow, that enough allowances and ex­ ceptions can be made by appealing to the appropriate authorities, merely serves to point out the fact that students are increasingly unable (throughout no fault of their own) to make decisions about their course of study while at university and, more importantly, to learn from their mistakes.

Shortsighted for the simple reason that while the new time limits may increase the number of students passing through McGill in four years, and so increase revenue, the reputation of the university is sure to decline in the long run, and the number and calibre or new students at McGill as well.

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the streets. Wouldn't teaching them to read and write be more fruitful?

Why would a "Bag Lady" care what I look like anyway? Isn't she the one who is left on the cold city streets at night, the one who goes hungry. Isn't she the one who fears from sunset to sunrise that she will be raped, molested or spit upon? So why would she care about what I'm wearing the next morning when I hand her a warm cup of coffee,, a hello and some companionship.

I am poor myself. My husband and I barely survive on the money we save up during the summer and the loans and bursaries the government gives us for our school each year. But I have realized that money invested in my head will br­ ing food to my table at night, will pay my rent and my heating bills. Money spent

on beautiful clothes will oniy make me look like another robot in this wasteful system.

Anna obviously doesn't represent the entire work of "Chez Doris," since this centre has helped women more than any other organization in the city. But since she insulted me, it makes me wonder how she treats women who go to the center. Does she feel the same about them — that they are not "together," that they are social problems?

I feel sorrow for this woman, who is blind to people's hearts and will pro­ bably never treat the women at the cen tre as her equals, since she gives impor­ tance to beautiful clothes and regards those without them as rtot worth listen ing to.

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Kudos For Karate

Reading the Jan. 27th edition of the McGill T r ib u n e , we came across an article by an individual called Bruce Leigh (if that's his real name) entitled "Karate Chopped." Being students in that particular karate class, we cannot help but feel that our class has been denigrated by the numerous inaccuracies and misconceptions in his article.

First of all, karate or more fully "karate-do" literally means "the ways of the empty hand" in Japanese. As such, karate is not simply just a way to get fit. Besides that, it is foremost a philosophy, a way of life. Each serious karate stu­ dent strives to develop mentally and spiritually as well as physically.

While it is true that at the opening of each karate class, we bow to the instructors), to our classmates and to the old guy on the wall (who happens to be the founder of our style), the goal of this whole ritual is not just to inculcate respect into our beings. As the ritual unfolds, minds are brought to a state of refined concentration; matters outside the dojo (training hall) are put on hold. What is important is the lesson, the training, the direct experience of facing oneself through attacks and defences against others. By the way, the formal sitting position or the "knotted pretzel" as mentioned in B.L.'s article has never been advertised as the "most comfortable position," let alone the one which is conducive to meditation, at least not to our knowledge.

Humility, we all know, is a q u a lit y , not a useful skill one can acquire. The exercise of cleaning the floor answers to various needs. Among these, the need to be tidy and the need to reduce risks of slipping and falling on a dirty floor.

Yes, in a sense, humility can be learned through this. Equality as well, since students starting from the lowest grade to the highest all do it. But they use their hands only, the knees are not supposed to touch the floor. Maybe his did, well, that's too bad for him then!

It should be reminded that all the "terrible tortures" the poor B.L. endured actually happened in the first 5 or 10 minutes of the class. If he cared to stay long enough, he would have been forced to admit that his twenty-five bucks entitled him to more than just the privilege of sweeping the floor. He may also come to class twice a week for 10 weeks, at the end of which he would be able to have a much better idea of self-defence. You can't possibly run before even learning how to walk, can you?

We hope that this article has made a few points clear and eliminated any apprehensions B.L.'s article may have stir­ red up in some potential karate students.

As a final note, the devoted class really thinks there's no need to go after him with a vengeance. We can only feel sorry for an ignorant person. You've knocked at the wrong door, pal!

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We feel obliged to respond to Ms. C. Babcock's letter (January 27, 1987).

Although, with the commercialization of Christmas, the phrase "peace on earth, goodwill towards men" seems to have become a cliché, we must insist that there is a very important meaning behind it. It's all well and good to be the cynical humbug and refuse to wish the world goodwill because you have form­ ed grudges from "obligations" to un­ popular relatives, but we must strive towards this goal of world peace. To direct us towards this, we can begin by giving peace and joy to those around us; the tradition of gift giving stems from this sharing spirit.

We spread this joy among our small circles in hopes that every other person will do the same. Then, Ms. Babcock, there will be peace on earth, and the Christmas spirit will be felt all year round by every human being in the world.

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Mandel Less Than A we-lnspiring peers, confident in the knowledge that ridicule is imminent? Who would risk their reputation, knowing that their ac­ tions will be controlled by a man whose jokes include, "Trust me, I'm almost a doctor?''

Not being a Psych major, I don't know what it is that impels people in such a situation to throw caution and inhibition to the wind. All I am certain of is that I was among forty-odd people who rush­ ed to the stage when Mike Mandel asked for volunteers who were willing to be hypnotized.

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"What's your name, Holly?" queried Hypnotist Mike Mandel, tracing a semi­ circular path in the air in front of a volunteer's eyes. "I don't know," came her confused reply, to the astounded laughter and applause of the 150-person au d ience who attended last Wednesday's Winter Carnival event, Mike Mandel and the Urban Turbans.

The Urban Turbans are a fantastic jazz band who opened and closed the show, and are a must-see for jazz lovers whenever they next perform at McGill.

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all began the process which Mandel hoped would hypnotize some but not all; and sure enough, many of us found that we could not be hypnotized, and dropped out. Concentrating on our ex­ tended arms and tightly clasped hands was enough to remove a few; in the next step, I just couldn't feel the magnetic force which supposedly was pulling my fingers together; and having been in­ formed that no matter how much I strug­ gled, my eyes would remain glued shut, imagine my disappointment when they flew open against my will!

My banishment to the realm of spec­ tator, although initially crushing, proved so entertaining that I ceased to bemoan my loss within moments. The final stage in the weeding process consisted of one's hands becoming weightless, with the result that hands and the bodies con­ nected to them strained to leave their places of rest and float up to the ceiling.

One eminently hypnotizable volunteer, Ken, produced shrieks of laughter from the audience as his body and face trembled and shook from his frustrated efforts to become airborn.

A trip to South America being the first scenario planned for the remaining volunteers, Mandel showed the power­ ful effect of imagination on the senses.

Asked to envisage a beautiful tropical forest, faces relaxed into smiles, bodies slumped comfortably on hard plastic chairs, and one girl inhaled luxuriously the scent of flowers at her feet. As Mandel increased the temperature in their heads to over 100 degrees, the physical discomfort of each rsulted in Ken's discarding his sweater and rolling up his pants, and his neighbour's remov­ ing his socks and shoes. Although not actually sweating, brows were mopped continued on page 8

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When the T r ib u n e asked me to review Tchukon in the Union Ballroom last Saturday I must admit I was hesitant.

Wasn't this the band that won Star Search? Why couldn't anyone else do it?

I was shaky as to what Star Search was not to mention who Tchukon were.

When I ...und out Star Search was a talent competition hosted by Ed McMahon I decided to refuse the Trib's assignment, but then one of the editors told me that Tchukon (Chèw-kon) was a seven-m em ber, a ll-g irl neopsychedelic/th rash-gothic alternative group. This sounds wild, I said, I'll do it.

I had been tricked.

Tchukon is not at all what I had ex­ pected. They are a seven-member (one of the seven being a computer) funk/jazz band. Five of the musicians — and they are musicians — are from the southern States, one is from Manitoba, and the computer is probably from Japan. They formed nine years ago and made their home base Montréal in 1980. Their suc­ cesses include winning CBC's Rock Wars, Ed McMahon's Star Search (!), and now — the Union Ballroom. Things are looking up.

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Tchukon impressed me. They are ex­ cellent musicians, all showed talent at either lead or back-up vocals, their showmanship was outstanding as they eventually defrosted the self-conscious McGill types, and their sound was clean and professional. Nary a feedback was heard with six mikes going! The key word for Tchukon is versatile. They played funk, jazzy funk, soul, and dance music to perfection. Of note were ^assist Harold Fisher, Guitarist Kat Dyson, and Ingrid Stitt (nice name!) on Sax. The computer, however, annoyed me.

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Free Trade No New Deal b y K e lly A n n e B e a t o n

On February 5, Professor J.L. Cranatstein of York Univer­ sity spoke to McGill students on the subject of Free Trade between Canada and the US in 1947-48. Professor Granatstein, a recognized Canadian writer who has published 15 books, structured his 90 minute presentation on the motives which led to the ill-fated discussion between Canada and the United States in 1948.

Grantatstein attempted to demonstrate that the rationale behind Canada's position on free trade discussions during the 20th century is a direct consequence of Canada's rela­ tionship within the North Atlantic Construct. Grant argues that the United Kingdom's weak post world war position, the nonconvertability of the British pound and the post war increase in consumer demand, forced Canada to move from a trade surplus to a deficit with the U.K. and incur a trade deficit with the U.S. .

Canada's colonial attachment to her mother country led to large capital outflows from Canada to the U.K.. By 1947, Canada's deficit was growing and she was beginning to suf­ fer from a rapid depletion of her foreign reserves. After several pleas for U.S. assistance, Canada proposed retalia­ tion in October of that year. Canada offered two plans and using her vivid imagination, they were termed Plan A and Plan B. Plan A advocated complete import restrictions an all U.S. consumer goods with the exceptions of oranges and textiles, where quotas were imposed. Plan B, less retaliatory in nature, proposed nondiscriminatory restrictions. The U.S. Congress permitted the passage of the Marshall Plan and agreed to assist Canada through involvement with the Mar­ shall Plan, a series of loans and the acceptance of Canada's Plan B. During this period, the prospect of Free Trade with the U.S. became attractive to those who were advocating economic recronstruction in Canada. In late 1947, secret negotiations were undertaken to discuss the consideration of a Free Trade Deal. A drafted agreement was presented to then Liberal Prime Minister MacKenzie King in the spring of 1948, but even with the support of C.D. Howe and Lester B. Pearson, King decided against it as he felt that it would become political ammunition for the Conservatives.

Granatstein commented that Canada's most significant period of economic growth (1947-57) was in part due to

Canada's involvement in the Marshall Plan which was financed with U.S. tax dollars. The net effect upon the Cana­ dian economy was an increase in exports, a decrease in the trade deficit and an increase in U.S. ownership of Canadian resources. Granatstein concluded his historical analysis by suggesting that Canada's economic vulnerability created by her initial dependence on the British market, forced Canada to mortgage her economic independent future for the needs of post World War II era.

In the discussion which followed, Granatstein pointed out several similarities between 1947 and 1987. He stressed that Canada is a export based resource economy and the U.S., just by her magnitude and proximity, is Canada's largest trading partner and an integral - if not - an essential component within the Canadian economic structure.

Responding to a question regarding concern over U.S. ownership, Granatstein pointed to the establishment of the Foreign Investment Review agenciy by the Trudeau Govern­ ment. The establishment of the FIRA was an attempt by Canada to control the influx of foreign capital in an effort to screen out those investments which they considered con­ trary to Canadian Interests. Coming under scathing attack from the Canadian and American business dommunities, the Mulroney government dismantled the FIR/J and replaced it with Investment Canada.

The concerns expressed by Granatstein was not so much the sectorial impacts of unemployment but rather the psychological impact upon Canadian society. Granatstein suggested that the U.S.'s motive for current interest in Free Trade discussion with with Canada stem from non­ economic interests. He views these discussions as another attempt to continue the U.S. goal of complete continental integration. He pointed to the remark made last week by U.S. trade representative, Clayton Yeutter that Canada's cultural sovereignty should be placed on the bargaining table. Grantatstein feels that the current negotiations from the U.S. perspective are being discussed in psychic currency not dollar currency.

Granatstein's discussion raised several points which reflect that Canada's current position is not unique but rather it is a continuation of a discussion which started 40 years ago.

D ebating The D em ise b y M i c h è le D u p u is

Anton Chekov wrote over eighty years ago that nothing unites people so much as a common hatred for something. He certainly did not mean Cana­ dians, for nothing unites us so much as the subject of Canadian content.

It was twenty odd years ago that the brou-ha-ha over Canadian nationalism, and by extension, Canadian content emerged as a strong force on the national scene. Between Trudeaumania and the Canadian Centennial, Canadians derived a sense of national self-identity.

During this period it suddenly came to light that "Canadian content" in universities was low — if not non-existent. There were few Canadian pro­ fessors due, in part, to a hiring bonanza of qualified and semi-qualified pro­ fessors who were fleeing the Viet-Nam conflict, the racial riots and burgeon­ ing university populations of the United States.

There were also few courses about Canada taught in the various Arts disciplines, except for a smattering of courses in political science and history.

To put an end to this dearth of Canadian content, the universities took ac­ tion in 1972. The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada commis­ sioned Thomas Symons, the first president of Trent University, to investigate Canadian content in universities, among other things. The inquiry was called the Commission on Canadian Studies.

Symons reported in 1975 that Canada was in dire need of an augmentation of Canadian content and the establishment of Canadian Studies Departments globally. As a result of all this, McGill University established its Canadian studies department in 1978 under the auspices of Professor Lucas, "People (like Symons) were becoming concerned about Canadian culture and this (the establishment of the department) was an attempt to support our own culture," Lucas said.

Recently, however, there has been debate in the academic community about the validity of Canadian Studies as a discipline. "The problem with it (the discipline) is that the students only learn about Canada and have no com­ parative base," York University Professor J.L. Granatstein told the T r ib u n e in an interview last week. Granatstein was brought to McGill Thursday by the Canadian Studies department to address the students and faculty on the freetrade debate of 1942-48 and the internment of Japanese-Canadians. Granats­ tein is also co-author of T h e G r e a t B ra in R o b b e r y which discusses the current situation of Canadian universities. Granatstein and his colleagues address Canadian studies in a chapter entitled " C a n a d i a n a n d o t h e r u s e l e s s s t u d i e s . " Granatstein told the T r ib u n e that he opposes Canadian studies programs in which students enroll in courses about "Canada." These courses attempt to present an interdisciplinary picture of Canada merely within the scope of one course.

Exchange Students Cope W ith Canada better education here than at my McGill University is a centre of educa­ school...people think that McGill is a tion. Established in 1821 with an enrol­ better school." ment of 64, it has over the years flourish­ In addition to this, McGill also offered ed into a world-renowned university with an enrolment of over 20,000 the programs suited to Annabel's major. students. Although the majority of the Her greatest worry was the fact that for student body is made up of either French the first time she would be living and go­ or English speaking Canadians, McGill ing to school in d eity, but as it turns out, University is host to a substantial "I like it because it has a small school at­ number of students from outside of the mosphere, especially up in residence.” country. As each department runs in­ Véronique Girard is one of the four dependent exchanges with various students on exchange from the Sorbonne countries around the world, it is hard to pinpoint the exact number of interna­ in Paris. She is a third year student study­ tional students currently studying at ing english literature, history and linguistics. Véronique chose to study at McGill.

McGill because she had to go to an This term, there are students on ex­ English university for her studies. Having changes from various universitites in the to choose between Britain, the United United States, Switzerland, France, and States, or Canada, the Sorbonne even from as far away as Kenya. The ma­ students' decisions was Canada. "It was jority of these students are on programs new for us, and I wanted to discover organized by The Conference of Rectors something new,” Véronique said. and Principals of Québec Universities, McGi[l offers her a little of the French which works to "enhance relationships flavor she enjoyed at home. And Mon­ between the people and cultures of dif­ treal's terribly cold winters are not what ferent countries." The organization of­ they're cracked up to be. fers students the chance to study abroad for either one term or a full academic Frank Binder, a German on exchange b y S tev en G r een

year, in the United States or in Europe.

Students participating in this program pay tuition to their home university, rather than the host country's.

When McGill tuition rates are com­ pared to those in the United States, it makes one realize the high regard guest students have for McGill. The current tuition at Dartmouth $4,300 US at term.

(Dartmouth operates on a three term system!) This averages out to approx­ imately $20,000 per year. While these students pay this amount to their home university, they choose to study at McGill, where a Canadian citizen in the same situation pays under $1,000 Can a year.

Annabel Spencer, an exchange stu­ dent from St. Lawrence University, left her school (and her horse) in order to study Math and Computer Science at McGill.

One of the twenty-seven exchange students from Upstate New York, An­ nabel offered to share her views about McGill with T h e T r ib u n e . When asked why she chose to study at M cGill, over Asia or Europe which were the other choices offered, she explained I'll get a

at McGill from the École Plytecnic Federal Lausanne in Switzerland, is a third year student in Industrial Engineer­ ing. Frank chose Montreal because he feels that it is "probably one of the most interesting cities." As well, the French language is not a barrier to him, since he speaks German, French, English, and a little Spanish.

When asked how he heard about McGill, Frank replied, "If one Canadian university is known, it's M cGill." How does he like it now that he is here? "If I was to emigrate to a foreign country, Canada would be one of the first."

Upon arriving at McGill, Frank seem­ ed to have about as much trouble ad­ justing to the system as would any first year student. He found the system of choosing and dropping courses very hard to adapt to, but he received a great deal of assistance from his advisor.

Since starting McGill in September, Frank has joined the Ski Team, the squash £lub, and has participated in various intramural sports.

Orly Avidan is in third year Film and Communications at McGill, as an inter­ national student from Israel. Once again, even as far away as Israel, McGill's reputation is held in high esteem. Orly finds that "Montreal is a mixture of the United States and Europe." She also finds it a little hard to adapt to the dif­ ferent social conditions, and to the at­ titudes of the students. Orly explained that in Israel, the students in university have already been in the army, and therefore seem to be more mature. Orly herself will be returning to Israel when when she finishes her studies to join the army, as must every Israeli citizen.

At McGill, Orly has been playing squash and soccer, skiing, and keeping up on Hebrew poetry.

In each case, the students explained that one of their main reasons for com­ ing to McGill was its reputation for ex­ cellence. The high demand of foreign students wanting to learn at McGill enables the university to offer more ex­ changes for Canadian students to study abroad. Although the deadline for par­ ticipating in an exchange program next year is over, feel free to enquire at the registrar's office about exchange pro­ grams for 1988/89.

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Jepartment currently has about 35 students, one of the smallest in the of Arts, and is one of ten such multidisciplinary departments in the of Arts, Thompson explained that Canadian Studies has its share of ns. linistration has systematically starved us and treated us like the univero u b e l l e , " Thompson said about the lack of funds available for the of Arts. This lack of funding has affected the departments to the extent ompson has been forced to "run my department with a very part-time •y" and discretionary funds from administration, of the manifestations of underfunding is high student ratios. "We get nd more students dumped on us and we have to provide them with at the beginner and intermediary levels," said Thompson. Thompson lat there were also not enough funds available to hire extra professors, nbined with the increasing ranks of students, this has led to high facul;nt ratios. The few professors that remain are expected to "cover the ke Sherwood paint" in their courses. ite their opposing views on the value of Canadian Studies, Granatstein rmpson did agree that Canadian content per se, is no longer an issue at 's universities.

Reflections On The Japanese Internment

by Joel Goldenberg Professor J.L. Granatstein of the Department of History at York University, spoke at McGill last Thursday, February 5.

His lecture, presented by the McGill Canadian Studies Pro­ gram, consisted of a critique concerning the justification of the internment of Japanese-Canadians during World War II. Granatstein's critique concerned whether the longaccepted traditional interpretation of these events was cor­ rect. As well, Granatstein attempted to integrate the tradi­ tional viewpoint with some new evidence about the events that occurred, largely, in British Columbia.

Professor Granatstein began his lecture by describing the roots of hatred that British Columbians and Canadians in general had directed towards those of Oriental descent in the early twentieth century. Events such as Japanese aggres­ sion against China during the 1930's further intensified these racist tendencies. By the time of the Second World War British Columbians possessed a fear of aliens due to the efforts of racist politicians and the initial failures of the Allied war efforts.

The professor described the relatively futile efforts of the the Canadian military and intelligence establishments in their attempt to discover the "true" intentions of the Japanese-Canadian population toward the Japanese govern­ ment. In addition, Professor Granatstein profiled those in­ dividuals who sympathized with the plight of this group, and attempted to speak for them. The traditional or "receiv­ ed version" subsequently emerged. This view holds that most, if not all, Japanese-Canadians were loyal to the Cana­ dian government and war effort.

The main emphasis of the critique, however, was based on new information concerning this issue. The "new evidence," as opposed to the "received version," indicates that the Japanese consulate in Vancouver was, in actuality, planning to recruit several Japanese-Canadians in order to spy on the Allied war effort. However, it is not known whether these pfans were carried out.

Furthermore, Professor Granatstein asserted that the Cana­ dian government could have been justified in evacuating the Japanese-Canadian population due to a real fear of the Japanese Imperial Forces war plans concerning the North American west coast. Circumstances at that time, such as the panic accompanying the war, the initial failure of the Allied war effort and the intensity of public opinion against the Japanese-Canadian population, contributed to the ra­ tionale that led to the internment of group.

Still, Granatstein condemned the treatment of the Japanese-Canadians, but admitted that if similar events oc­ curred in the future, identical measures would probably be taken. In essence, the professor stated that fear and public opinion overrides rational judgements in any crisis situation.

After the lecture, Professor Granatstein received a group of questions that were, for the most part, critical of his inter­ pretations. Those who question Granatstein stated that his views were inflammatory, and that he did not possess enough evidence to make judgements. Granatstein vehemently denied that his views were unfounded and that he, as an historian, conducted research based on the evidence available. Furthermore, he reiterated that the gift of hindsight was not available to the Canadian government during this time.

During the course of questioning, Professor Granatstein was pressed to indicate his opinions concerning compensa­ tion of the families of Japanese-Canadians interned during the war. His response was that he disagreed with the option of compensation. He restated that the episode should not have taken place. Finally, Granatstein stated that if the Cana­ dian government had known about the "new evidence," their case for evacuating and interning the population of Japanese-Canadians would have been even stronger.

Professor Granatstein's lecture was based on a controver­ sial article he wrote for S a tu r d a y N ig h t 's November 1986 issue. The article is entitled, "The Enemy Within."

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fsator It» some of those who early nineteenth renluries. time periods; New fram e ;My Canada <1800-1850). the aristoc racy in E -H E S r-anfile estahlishpfftr^veiituallv. in the late m her ame quite t ommon. ks from the museum's own yhown to the puhlir. As well jpn includes several smaller rlraits. These are augmented •h depicted in the art oinpayample, sils above her own (Inks it's important to make lubjet Is' personal effects so lay ohjer ts, in the same way compliment of original fur■the subject in perspective, raders, school masters and for its miniature portrait of portrait of John Bethune, rsl major exhibition in some -ough Sundays, 11am - 5pm. rd Museum is loc ated at 69(1 >2-4776.

There is much more to the issue of Canadian content than mere facts and figures. Canadian content in theatre is a pertinent issue and it is one in which McGill plays more than a non-speaking role.

Assuming that Canada is in the last stages of recovery from her midlife cultural identity crisis during the 60's and 70's, one must then move on to the question of how such an identity has manifested itself in the theatre. Names like Michel Tremblay, David Freeman and George Ryga figure prominently on the national scene, however, they seem to strangely fade out in contrast to the likes of Woody Allen, Tennessee Williams and Sam Shepard.

John Ripley, director of McGill's drama programme, feels that such over­ shadowing is a result of Canada's bid for self-realization. As playwrights work to move away from Canada as a colonial theatre ground, they must experiment in order to discover their own methods of adding Canada's voice to the interna­ tional drama chorus.

"Theatre isn't national, it is interna­ tional," Ripley said. But at the same time, he believes that the development of a national theatre is also a means of expressing our "union with the rest of humanity."

Universities are an integral part of this unification — as McGill's experience well attests. Many opportunities exist on campus for novice and seasoned writers, directors and actors to create their own interpretations of Canadian theatre.

Player's Theatre has often bèen the vehicle of original Canadian works though it does not possess a mandate for Canadian content. Michael Taylor of Player's states that the theatreJias no set policy for Canadian works. Plays are usually acquired by writers or directors' approaching Player's for a space in which to try out their work, and more often than not, they are Canadian. This year H a s h is c h (Gordon Armstrong), One N ig h t S t a n d (Carol Boult), and A W o m a n A lo n e (Dario Fo, Franca Rame) were all of Canadian origin and all original works. During the 1985-86 season, D r e a r h s c a p e and F ix T h is (both written and directed by Montrealers:

Kalunga and Carrie Foster respectively), Joe B e e f (David Fenario) and a Michel Tremblay festival were Canadian features of the Player's line-up.

Still, the problem remains of au­ diences showing up in greatest numbers for plays like Woody Allen's C o d . Ac­ cording to Karl Durart, former technical director and now house photographer for Player's, "It's not the play that brings in the audience, it's the playwright's name." Durart paradigms this statement on the experience of Beth Henley's C r im e s o f t h e H e a r t , which was presented in recent years at Player's and went on to become a top-selling Hollywood film. However, the Player's staff notes that this play had its share of meagre audiences, most likely due to the public's ignorance of the writer's name.

Player's acknowledges though, that a major obstacle to Canadian exposure is the lack of support and money from both

federal and private sources. Very few theatres are willing to gamble on original work and are content to select those tried-and-true plays from the American market which tend to stifle Canadian products. Player's, in contrast, deliberately welcomes alternative and experimental works which could well describe the national theatre trend. Says Karl Durart, "We put on plays because they're worth putting on."

Tuesday Night Café theatre, managed independently by English department students, as w e ll as vario u s playwrighting workshops also serve to provide nurturing artistic environments.

C ritic s of institutio nally-guided playwrighting as a legitimate practice need only look to the example of Eugene O'Neill, who partiepated in the first-ever u n iv e rsity course in p ractical playwrighting at Harvard in 1905. Such workshops are important for students

contemplating playwrighting for the first time. Many have been accustomed only to the short story, novel, or prose as their creative medium and need to realize that dramatic literature has its own uni­ que value. McGill students have since emerged to write plays for outside groups including Beverly Simon, a stu­ dent during the 1950s who later wrote C ra b D a n c e .

Professor John Ripley himself directs a 500-level Canadian Drama and Theatre course. The course strives to familiarize students not only with Canadian drama and theatre but also with the conditions under which such theatre is created.

McGill's aim as an exponent of Cana­ dian theatre is two-fold: to heighten awareness of this entity and to develop a potential audience which can appreciate and continue to promote its unique

R egulating The A irw aves b y Ia n P r in g le

The search for public policy in the Canadian broadcasting industry spans six decades and some twelve reports by committees, commissions and task forces culminating in the Caplan-Sauvageau report released in the fall of 1986.

Hopefully at least one product of these numerous investigations has been greater awareness of both the unique importance of the role played by the media and the-specific considerations needed within a Canadian context. The continuing dilemma of the Canadian identity crisis is an importance not to be overlooked in the survey of this issue.

Since its inception in 1968, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has had as one of its major concerns the establishment of an appropriate FM radio programming policy to guide the development of the industry. The principle at the heart of this concern has been the safeguarding of Canada's broadcast culture in the face of its overwhelming southern neighbour. The result of such investigation is the framework for a regulation policy which is both positive and intelligent; how can FM radio better serve the Canadian public with regard towards indigenous content?

Such a matter requires an evaluation of the radio station itself. At Radio McGill, independent decisions have been made in response to the question raised by the recent investigation. Credit must be given where credit is due. The standards set by CFRM for Canadian content are higher than those demanded by the CRTC. Moreover, this has been achieved without any degree of annoying patronization which so often accompanies efforts to 'Canadianize.'

By early March the CRTC will announce its decision on Radio McGill's bid for an FM licence. According to Station Manager Martha-Marie Kleinhans, the granting of the license will in no way effect existing operational regulations.

In its application CFRM pledges itself to 'a high level' of Canadian content with particular attention given to local musicians and independent releases. The station endeavours to promote these local artists and feels it stands apart from existing licencees in this respect. This policy covers all of the station's departments and the figures are there to confirm it. Except for classical and jazz programming, one out of every three songs has to be Canadian. This is Radio McGill's own policy. In public affairs programming, nearly everything in poetry and radio drama features is from Montréal and McGill. Over fifty percent of new programming is centered on Canada and the rest is divided between international and McGitt/local. The station gives good promotion to university sports and maintains a broadcast link­ up with the McGill Faculty of Music and, according to Kleinhans, "provides for the broadcast of live music as part of its classical music programming."

The station has placed a significant emphasis on alternative Canadian music "that receives little or no commercial radio station airplay." To CFRM's further credit successful artists such as The Box, Rational Youth and Men Without Hats got their first airplay with the station. Conscious of its role as a vehicle for Canadian culture. Radio McGill's voluntary regulations help to preserve and promote a Canadian voice on the airwaves.----------:----------

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FEATURES Protect Yourself While Getting Fit

The M cGill Tribune, Tuesday, February 10, 1987

b y M a r g o t d e la G o r g e n d i è r e M c G ill C a m p u s le g a l A id C lin ic

Health studios and gyms have pro­ liferated as people become more cons­ cientious about their health and fitness.

You may be considering joining a studio or gym, but there are a few things youshould know before signing the contract.

The type of contract you will sign is governed by the C o n s u m e r P r o t e c t i o n A c t in a special category of 'lease of ser­ vices involving sequential performance' relating to physical fitness studios. A physical fitness studio is defined in the Act as an establishment providing goods or services designed to help improve a person's physical fitness through a change of weight, weight control, treat­ ment, diet or exercise. This includes aerobic dance studios, private gyms, body building centres and health studios. Any such service offered by a municipality, university or CEGEP are, however, excluded from the Act. c o n tin u e d fr o m p a g e

A problem often encountered with physical fitness studios is that they begin operations and close down shortly thereafter, leaving members out in the cold. Generally, there is no way to recover what you have lost unless it can be shown that there was some fault at­ tributable to the directors of the studio.

However, you can protect yourself by making sure that the studio holds a per­ mit. The permit, renewable every two years, must be posted well in view. It in­ dicates that the studio has posted a $10,000 security bond with the Office de la Protection du Consommateur (Consumer Protection Office) for the benefit of consumers in the event the studio closes.

Another problem with physical fitness studios is that they may attempt to solicit a large number of members in view of the fact that statistics show that twothirds of new members abandon the

course within three months of joining.

The studio may therefore attempt to col­ lect a large amount of money without having to provide a complete service. As a consumer, you have the right to cancel the contract and to have all or part of your money returned to you within ten days following such cancellation. If you cancel before performance of the con­ tract has begun, you are not required to pay any charge or penalty. If perfor­ mance has begun, you may cancel within a period equal to one-tenth of the intended duration of the contract. Hav­ ing done so, the studio cannot charge you more than one-tenth of the price provided for in the contract.

The C o n s u m e r P r o t e c t io n A c t also in­ dicates what must be specified in the contract. These provisions are the same as for any other contract involving se­ quential performance. They are: 1) the name and address of the con­ sum er and of the m erchant:

2) the place and date of the contract; 3) the description of the object of the contract and the date on which the mer­ chant must begin to perform his obliga­ tion; 4) the duration of the contract (which cannot exceed one year), and the ad­ dress where it is to be executed; 5) the tqtal amount the consumer must

pay; 6) the terms and conditions of payment; 7) any other information prescribed by regulation.

The merchant is also obliged to provide a 'cancellation form' to the consumer's copy of the contract, and to include his permit number.

Certain aspects of the terms and condi­ tions of payment are also regulated. The merchant cannot collect payment in less than two approximately equal in­ stallments. The dates for payment must be fixed at the beginning of approx­

imately equal divisions of the duration of the contract. The merchant cannot re­ quire payment until he has begun perfor­ mance of his obligation.

If you do not receive the services described in the contract and the studio refuses to reimburse you, you may go to the Small Claims court or make a com­ plaint to the Office de la Protection du Consommateur. If the studio is no longer in business, the Office is empowered to reimburse you to the extent it can, from the $10,000 security paid by the studio to obtain the permit.

The McGill Campus Legal Aid Clinic provides legal information and sugges­ tions in conformity with the Bar Act of Québec. Further information relating to consumer law issues, or any other legal problem, is available at the clinic from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily, in the base­ ment of the Student Union building, or by calling 392-8918/8919.

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as though they were dripping wet.

After sending them into a deep sleep, Mandel set up situations whereby the volunteers participated in each scenario.

Group actions included a canoe trip, where tongues hung out and imaginary paddles flashed as each tried to reach the beer which awaited him or her not too far away; suddenly chaos broke loose, chairs went flying and the au­ dience was faced with the hilarious pro­ spect of fifteen terrified people trying to hide on stage from a fanciful maniacal killer. When questioned by Mandel as to what he was doing at the back of the stage, one trembling volunteer replied shakily, "I had to get out of there, Man!" This same volunteer; Willy, proved himself to be without inhibition when, on cue, he let out a whopping Tarzan yell and searched in the audience for Jane. In another scenario, at the clap of Mandel's hands Ken became the world's greatest Spanish dancer, prancing about the stage in style.

The fun didn't end even after the volunteers had been dispersed back into the audience. To the cue of, "Mennen Speed Stick," the volunteers jumped up in unison and cried, "I'll buy that!"; Wil­ ly beat his chest in his seat and Ken pranced around the ballroom. Finally, having been instructed that each volunteer would forget that they had ever been hypnotized until they entered the washroom, the audience was enter­ tained with wails of, "I don't want to miss the show!" as each volunteer was dragged by chuckling friends into the washroom of enlightenment!

Having seen an absolutely first-rate hypnotist last summer in Banff, whose volunteers were in such a hypnotic state that they actually b e c a m e five-year-old children (high voices, innate brattiness and all), I could only view Mandel's hyp­ notism as less than awe-inspiring: his volunteers remained McGill students between scenarios, having a good time being hypnotized on stage. What made the show worthwhile, however, was Mandel's incessant delivery of oneliners, which had the audience rolling as much as did the ridiculous antics of the volunteers. Should he ever tire of hyp­ nosis, my guess is that he will make a fortune as a stand-up comedian: anyone who can reduce an audience to tears of laughter with lines such as, "At M cM aster three people w ere decapitated, one of them quite seriously," has it made!

McGill Club Mimics Parliament

by Sonya P rocenko

A new club — the McGill Youth Parliament , has emerged on campus this year. Comprised exclusively of a Government and Opposition Party, the Parliament follows House of Commons procedure, concerns itself with only na­ tional issues, and practices an important policy of nonpartisanship.

According to Liz Allen, "Parliament was formed with the intention of pro­ viding McGill students with a forum for debate of current issues concerning young Canadians today." Allen serves as prime minister, Dimitrius Parrpanolis as leader of the Opposition, and Joanne Gamble as Speaker of the House. The term of office for each position is two semesters.

Last semester, 26 students participated in Parliament — a membership Allen is hoping will rise to approximately 40.

The first session of Parliament heard such resolutions ranging from the

"abolition of capital punishment" to the "legalization of prostitution" and less serious proposals. Debate and indepen­ dent voting completed the process.

Members wre encouraged to voice their opinions on issues at hand while respec­ ting the rules of the House.

The non-officially recognized club relies on a membership fee of $7.50 to cover costs. Organizations including the Catholic School Board and the Boy Scouts have assisted the club by help­ ing to supply "parlimentary materials" such as flags and the mace. Jacques Guilbault, member for St. Jacques and the Opposition's Deputy House Leader, played the role of Governor-General and opened Parliament.

Allen claims that "a new surge of awareness of parliaments is developing throughout Canada as a result of several provincial parliaments forming the Na­ tional Youth Parliament of Canada in 1979/1980.” Bishop's University is

Wanted:

15,000 young Canadian volunteers to fast

hosting an Eastern Canada Parliamentary Conference on February 13, 14 and 15.

According to Allen, involvement in Youth Parliament at any level offers the opportunity to "learn about current event, government systems and publish speaking.

The tentative date set for the meeting of second semester's Parliament is March 13 and 14. Preceding the event, a caucus meeting of Government and Op­

position Parties as well as a "whole house meeting" will be held. In addi­ tion, organizers are at work creating an information package consisting of set resolutions and guidelines. In step with parliamentary procedures, the resolu­ tions and private member bills will be brought forth at the event. Lively debate will likely ensue.

Anyone interested should contact Liz Allen at 286-0307.

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Radio Days: Woody Allen Programs Another One b y M ik e C r a w le y

R a d io D a y s , Woody Allen's latest triumph, is a movie to sit back and savour. The typically short (90 minute) character piece begins with our narrator lamenting about the era of R a d io D a y s : "Now it's all gone, except for the memories." The audience is then presented with a period tale that is light on plot, but heavy on memories.

From the,moment R a d io D a y s starts, Allen fans can sense the master's touch.

In typical fashion, even the titles and opening theme have his unique aura about them. Though he doesn't appear on screen, his presence is continually felt. The story is seen through the eyes of a boy based on young Woody, and the director himself narrates with his trademark accent.

Capsules of the narrator's childhood in the early forties are recalled trhough the vehicle of characters who are wonderful, even if slightly stereotypical. We are ex­ posed to the storyteller's family by moments in time, intertwined with the marvelous sounds of the radio. Songs br­ ing back memories for each character, and this results in some incredibly com­ ical recollections. The neighbourhood man who has a nervous breakdown and runs through the town's shopping district in his underwear is a particularly humourous example.

The personalities of the relatives are effectively brought out throughout the film, but the segment describing each in­ dividual's favourite radio show is especially insightful. It give the viewer an intimate knowledge of the characters, as if we are peeking inside their per­ sonalities and learning all their fantasies.

This working class family, in a neighbourhood where the white picket fences are peeling, is directly contrasted to the lives of the stars of the radio in New York City. Little\ anecdotes about the family's heroes depict high society as being composed of real human beings, who happen to have money and prestige. Stars of previous Allen movies, Diane Keaton and Jeff Daniels, appear in minor roles, while Mia Farrow plays the main character in this secondary storyline.

Even though the family likes to dream about these people and the lives they lead, they are ultimately content in their happiness with each other. If there is a moral to their story, this is it.

Imaginative characterization is the greatest accomplishment of R a d io D a y s .

One has to love the mobster's mother, Aunt Bea's first date, and Mrs. Silverman, who has a stroke in the middle of drinking her tea. The family members are all delightful, but Diane Weist stands

out especially as Aunt Bea in her perpetual search for a husband.

R a d io D a y s is a refreshing treat to be relished and merits an 8 1/2 out of 10 on this writer's scale. Don't go expecting to see A n n ie H a ll. It's not supposed to be, and it isn't — it's R a d io D a y s . Talented writers don't produce clones of a great movie, they make different great movies.

And Woody Allen is a talented man.

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SPORTS In The Swim Of Things

Varsity Swimming A Well Kept Secret b y Jordan W a x m a n

The best-kept secret in McGill Athletics is the Varsity Swim Team. Cur­ rently the only top-ten nationally-ranked varsity team at McGill — Martlets rank 6th, Redmen ranked 10th last month — the swim team still gets virtually no recognition, or funding, from the Athletics Department.

Even now, four months into the season, swimmers practise twice a day — the only team to do so — and up to 11 practices per week. The gruelling schedule includes weight and general fitness workouts as well as swimming, race-prep and surgical tubing (a form of high-resistance training) sessions.

Two weeks ago, the powerful squad defeated Clarkson University at a dual meet in Potsdam, N.Y. McGill's nine Redmen swimmers edged Clarkson's 20-man team 90-89 while the Martlets destroyed a demoralized female team 132-36.

In the process, rookie sensation, Robin Ruggiero won three golds, anchored the two winning relay teams, and clocked three of the fastest times in Canadian university athletes. She was subsequent­ ly named Québec University Athletic

Association (QUAA) Athlete of the Week.

Although Ruggiero is in her first year at McGill, she is no newcomer to national or international competition. In summer, 1986, she represented Canada at com­ petitions in Moscow and England — and won gold medals at both meets.

"I really like the relaxed atmoshpere on the McGill team," said the former Canadian champion butterflier. "There is much less pressure than on my club team, the people are older and are fun to be with. I can really let loose with McGill! Now what I would really like to do is win at the CIAU (Canadian Inter­ collegiate Athletic Union) Champion­ ships in March."

McGill's other superstar, Manon Venne, is currently ranked first among CIAU athletes in three events (100, 200-metre backstroke and 200-metre in­ dividual medley) and has yet to lose a race in university competition this year.

Venne earned three medals at ClAU's last year and is on track to doing the same this year in Halifax. This July, she will represent Canada at the World Stu­ dent Games in Yugoslavia

mivjni s imesi aquatic armeies In a rebuilding/recruiting year for the Redmen, the team has several bright stars. Among them are veteran Brian Hasegawa and last year's QUAA 100-metre free-style champion, Jason Meeuwig. Meeuwig has been eating Pop Tarts, and gaining power, speed and in­

ternational experience this year, and hopes to anchor a strong Redmen relay team at ClAU's. Rookies Jim Birchenough, Chris Lambert, and Keir Craigie — the fastest distance-freestyier in Québec universities — are also close to national time standards, and should

provide McGill with depth, leadership, and continued success in the future.

One of the keys to the swim team's in­ credible success this season is the outstanding coaching of François Laurin and Assistant Coach, Tim Gallivan. In only his second year as head coach, Laurin has implemented a complete athletic program, which has helped make the swim team the best in a dozen years.

Laurin's program is superior to many other coaches' in that it incorporates vir­ tually all aspects of Athletics; from nutri­ tion, fitness and kinesiology to body composition and physical testing, psychology and race preparation.

Moreover, the 26-year-old McGill Phys.

Ed. graduate maintains close personal contact with all the swimmers; treating each one as athlete, adult, and university student.

"The coach's job is to guide his athletes," explains Laurin. "The most important time and place for the coach is in team practice. That way, at a competi­ tion, the athletes know exactly what they must do; independent of the coach."

This same motto is etched on a yellow c o n t i n u e d on page 11

Intramural Broomball Sweeps Up

by David Wright and the new. Some thirty-five teams in A spectre is haunting Intramurals — it all spread throughout three leagues; is the spectre of Broomball. What Men's, Women's and CoRec. R e b e l strange attraction has lured over four Q u ic h e , H o t F e e t and T h e V e ts represent hundred of McGill's finest to brave the the new wave of Broomball, typified by cold to risk life, limb, and nose for speed and technically proficient playing. athletic glory? Some come for the / T h e S lu g s , th e C - S p o ts and the S ig m a possibilities of social advancement, C h i 'R io t S q u a d ' retain the tactics of the some merely for a healthy competitive 'Old Guard' Broomball players — a atmoshpere. All come to win. more physically grinding style of play.

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Redmert Lose L ast H om e Game b y M ik e D o r ia

In case you missed it, Friday night marked the end of McGill's regular season at home. The redmen faced the high flying Ottawa Gee-Gees, who they will likely face in the playoffs. Once again, McGill played a tough game against the Gee-Gees but fell just short, dropping a 6-4 decision. The loss was the third sraight for the Redmen and dropped them to a 13-14-2 overall record. On the bright side, the tribe has clinched the last QUAA playoff berth and will face either Ottawa or Trois-

Rivières in the fist round February 17.

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Against Ottawa, McGill jumped ahead early at 7:41 as Benoit Lafleur, the game's second star, cashed in on a nice feed from Vesa Surenkin. Surenkin, a defenceman by nature, played an outstanding game as forward as he earn­ ed first star honours. Ottawa tied the game in the first but McGill grabbed a two-goal lead on a second goal by Lafleur and a tally by Surenkin. Ahead 3-1 McGill was killing a penalty when

Chris Mandelos failed to cash in on a two on one. After Mandelos redirected the puck inches wide, Ottawa was able to break out and force a face-off deep in Redmen territory. Naturally, the GeeGees scored on the ensuing draw, and instead of being in command 4-1 the Redmen clung to a 3-2 lead. Two disap­ pointing goals later it was 4-3 Ottawa.

Marc Lajeunesse scored at 7:17 of the third to knot the game but 7 minutes later Ottawa took the lead for good and then added an insurance goal with 4 minutes remaining.

The key to Ottawa's victory was that they were able to contain McGill's red hot duo of Mark Reade and Tim lannone. Reade kept his 13 game scoring streak intact with an assist, but wasn't chosen as one of the game's 3 stars for the first time in 6 outings, lannone who had notched 3 straight hat tricks against Ottawa was held scoreless. On the positive side, the Gee-Gees weren't able to halt the newly formed combo of Vesa Surenkin (1-3-4), Marc Lajeunnesse and Benoit Lafleur (2-1-3). Goalie Stephan Fortin also played a strong game, despite allowing 6 goals. Ottawa outshot McGill 39-22.

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finals to their arch enemies, the Music Faculty, or will the so-called 'D u m p T o n e s ' crescendo their way into Broom ball history with a third successive championship? Will P lu m b e r s ' P r id e prove that Engineers can win in a 'noncontact' sport? Will Mens S lu g s stay out of the penalty box long enough to enjoy the fruits of victory? Do the G- S p o ts real­ ly exist? Only time will tell. Meanwhile, athletic glory awaits.

kickboard in the Currie Gym (Memorial) Pool, and reads, ''CHAMPIONS ARE DISCOVERED IN MEETS...THEY ARE MADE IN PRACTICE!” As the team gears up for the QUAA championships on February 21 and 22, and ClAU's in early March, the McGill swimmers are plann­ ing to make 1987 the year Canada discovers the McGill Swim Team!

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M c G IL L R E D M E N FO O T B A LL TEA M The Redmen coaching staff invite all students interested in trying out for the 1987 Football Team

W in te r T r y o u t s s t a r t

~ - More Mark Reade hype: Reade was SÜ named the team's Molson Cup winner c for the December-January segment. In U his last 11 games he has scored 7 goals Ü and notched 21 assists. ,S - McGill's road record is 9-4-1, while at “r home they were a dismal 4-10-2. o - McGill's last regular season game is Fri^ day Feburary 13 (II) in Ottawa, against the Gee-Gees once again.

FEB 19th 1987 Contact Pat Sheehan in Room G-9 Sir Arthur Currie Gym or call 392-4725

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(D E A D L IN E : 4 :3 0 P . M r, T H U R S D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 1 2 th , 1987] B L O O D D R IV E - C H A IR M A N The annual McGill Blood Drive, sponsored by the Students’ Society, will be held during five days from September 28th to October 2nd, 1987 in the Union Ballroom. The Chairman must choose a committee to oversee publicity, entertainment, door prizes, clinic volunteers, etc. The Chairman is responsible for organizing and supervising the McGill Blood Drive in cooperation with the Canadian Red Cross. Applicants must be available to plan Blood Drive '87 during the summer.

C H IE F R E T U R N IN G O F F IC E R The Chief Returning Officer (CRO) of the Students’ Society elections, byelections and referenda during the 1987/88 school year. He or she will appoint a Deputy CRO through the normal application process as well as district returning officers (DRO's) to supervise each poll. Like the DRO’s, the CRO will be paid basic minimum wage only on election days for campus-wide elections. Only individual applications will be accepted.

M c G IL L F IE S T A - C H A IR M A N Each year the international and multi-cultural student groups at McGill celebrate their cultures and heritages during McGill Fiesta. Exhibitions, cultural shows, and international buffet and a closing dance are all part of the festivities. We need a well-organized individual who can work with a variety of student groups to help McGill’s international students share their culture with other McGill students.

M c G IL L T R IB U N E - E D IT O R -IN -C H IE F The McGill Tribune is published weekly by the Students' Society. The Tribune is a tabloid sized newspaper with the purpose of informing the members of the Students’ Society about campus issues, events and activities. The Editor-in-Chief shall appoint and supervise a large student staff of writers, editors, photographers, and production people.

Applicants must be in Montreal during the last two weeks of August to prepare for the first issue during registration week in September.

O L D M c G IL L - E D IT O R -IN -C H IE F Old McGill is the hard-cover, 368 page yearbook covering the entire school year. It will include photographs of all McGill graduates of that year as well as other relevant material as the Editor sees fit. The Editor shall appoint and supervise a large staff including writers, photographers, section editors and layout people. Applicants must be willing to attend a 3-day workshop in August.

P R O G R A M M IN G - C H A IR M A N The Chairman of the Programming Network will have general responsibility for the proper functioning of the Network office and for providing the proper administrative backup to the committee chairmen.

The Network Chairman will advise the committee on activities they are planning. The Chairman will call and chair meetings of the McGill Programming Network and sits on the committee which selects the following committee chairmen: Activities Night, Alternative Programming, Concerts, Performing Arts, Speakers, Welcome Week and Winter C a rn iva l. Only individual applications will be accepted for the position of Chairman. Applicants for this position should be prepared to attend the entertainment conference sponsored by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities, June 6-10, 1987 in Toronto, Ontario.

S T U D E N T D IR E C T O R Y - E D IT O R -IN -C H IE F The Students’ Society will be publishing a Student Directory in the fall of 1987. The Editor will oversee all aspects of the publication including the organization of authorization release cards to be signed during the September registration period, establishing a budget and calling for printed quotes from various publishing companies. He or she will also decide on other relevant information to be included in the Directory. The Editor must be in the Montreal area over the summer.

STU D EN T HAN DBOOK - E D IT O R -IN -C H IE F The Student Handbook will be given to every student at McGill during registration in September 1987. This book will include introductory material about McGill, Montreal, the Students’ Society and other campus groups with particular attention paid to helping new students orient themselves to McGill and Montreal. The Editor must be in the Montreal area over the summer.

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- 2 Students-at-Large The Food & Beverage Committee is responsible for reviewing policy and for recommending and/or acting on suggestions and/or complaints made regarding the service provided to students.

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The Judicial Board of the Students’ Society acts as the final authority on the interpretation of the Constitution and By-Laws as well as acts of Students’ Council and any student group recognized by Council. These five positions are open to law students who, during the 198/88 academic year, will be in third or fourth year or pursuing a graduate degree in law.

Application forms will be .available in the SAO and LSA offices. Only individual applications will be accepted for each position.

S O U T H A F R IC A C O M M IT T E E - C O O R D IN A T O R The South Africa Committee was established by Students’ Council to provide members of the Students’ Society and the University community with information pertaining to the situation in South Africa. The Coordinator shall be responsible for overseeing the activities of the committee and shall act as official spokesman of the committee.

T R IB U N E P U B L IC A T IO N S B O A R D

- 2 Students-at-Large The Tribune Publications Board is responsible for managing and controlling the finances and legal affairs of the McGill Tribune and for guaranteeing that the objectives of the Tribune are met.

U N IV E R S IT Y C E N T R E S U B - C O M M I T T E E - 1 Student-at-Large The University Centre Sub-Committee is responsible for establishing long term financial plans for the upkeep, renovation and improvement of the University Centre.

SEC O N D HAND TEXTBO O K SA LE C O O R D IN A T O R The Students' Society will sponsor a second hand textbook sale in September 1987 and possibly January 1988. The Coordinator must organize all aspects of the sale which include publicity and finding student staff. (The Students’ Society encourages applications from individuals representing particular campus groups which could have group members act as volunteers.) The Coordinator must be in the Montreal area for at least a part of the summer to organize this event. Any proceeds realized by the sale will go to a charity agreed upon by the Coordinator and Students’ Council.

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All of the above positions are considered voluntary and are responsible to Students' Council. In the past, some of the positions have received honoraria.

However, the exact amounts must first be approved

by Students’ Council. Except as noted above, joint applications will be accepted from not more than two (2) students for any one (1) position.

All applications will be treated confidentially and will be reviewed by the Students’ Society Nominating Committee. The best qualified candidates will likely be interviewed.

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HOW TO A PPLY: ‘ ‘General Applications” forms are available in the Students' Society General Office, Union 105, 3480 McTavish Street; at Sadie's II in the Engineering Building and in Chancellor Day Hall at the SAO and LSA offices. All applicants may expect to have a written response to their applications by the end of March.

Completed applications must be submitted to Leslie Copeland, Operations Secretary, Students’ Society General Office, University Centre, Room 105 NO

LATER THAN 4:30 P.M ., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 1987.

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